Jamestown News - June 12, 2024

d.r. Horton has image problem

By CaROL BROOKs

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D.R. Horton has begun clearing the land for their new project on the former Johnson Farm at the corner of Guilford College and Mackay roads.

There has been a lot of negative discussion about the as yet unnamed project, especially at Town Council meetings in 2022 and 2023 and continuing on social media to this day. These discussions concern the destruction of the green fields, trees, environment and number of units but, more importantly, the way the

final development agreement was derived.

The slogan for D.R. Horton, the nation’s largest homebuilder, is “America’s Builder” and that is what they have done since 1978, from one home to over 1 million in 2023, stating on their website, “our mission remains the same — to deliver quality and affordability across the country.”

But there are many people in the United States who have not been pleased with the construction and maintenance of their D.R. Hortonbuilt home.

The Jamestown News searched the internet for comments about D.R. Horton’s quality.

According to news reports, a couple in Louisiana stated they had issues with mold in in the air vents and corners of their nine-year-old home, which they purchased new. (nola.com. Feb. 3, 2023) They filed a class action lawsuit against D.R. Horton in 2022 claiming the company built and sold homes they “knew to be unsuitable for the humid environment of Louisiana.” Class action lawsuits represent a “class” of people who allege they were harmed by the construction. Horton’s legal team denied the allegations.

The case was to be heard Feb.

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nfl and former ragsdale player to hold football camp

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Larry Ogunjobi, 30, was a standout defensive tackle at Ragsdale High School from 2010-12. To repay the school for the skills he learned under the coaches, he will hold his fourth annual free youth football camp at Ragsdale on June 15 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The camp is open to players aged 8 to 14. Registration is now open.

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BUDGET RETREAT

The Jamestown Town Council will hold its fourth Budget Retreat June 13 at 10 a.m. in the Civic Center at Town Hall. The Council will discuss the 202425 fiscal year recommended budget and Capital Improvement Plan. The public is invited to attend.

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All players will receive a free T-shirt.

After graduation from high school, Ogunjobi con-

Participants in the camp, which will be held at the football stadium, will have the opportunity to learn fundamental football skills and receive coaching tips from Ogunjobi and Ragsdale football coaches. The camp will stress fundamentals, teamwork, sportsmanship and personal growth.

tinued his winning ways at the University of North Carolina Charlotte and was a member of the UNCC 49ers’ first recruiting class in 2012. He played with the Cleveland Browns from 2017-20 before joining the Cincinnati Bengals for one year. He joined the Pitts-

Ogunjobi reached Super Bowl LVI in 2022 while playing for the Cincinnati Bengals. A press release from UNCC said the defensive tackle was “a key reason the AFC champion Bengals reached the Super Bowl.” He had a fumble recovery in Las Vegas Raiders’ territory in the first-round playoff win prior to the Super Bowl to set up a first-quarter field goal but suffered an injury that ended his season and he did not play in the Super Bowl. Without him, the

Rogers’ portrait joins others who have led RHs

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One might have thought it was “old home week” at Ragsdale High School on May 30 as teachers, counselors and other staff, past and present, gathered in the media center to honor former principal Dr. Kathy Rogers. The occasion was the dedication of a portrait of Rogers that will be displayed in the media center along with those of other principals.

James Gibson, who has

served the school as principal for 11 years, welcomed guests, stating one of his favorite topics of conversation is Ragsdale.

“It is a special place,” Gibson said. “But today we are here to talk about Dr. Rogers. When I came here in the mist of construction [from a middle school building to a high school] she left me two things that I have kept on my desk all these years. One was a hand-drawn picture of a cat on a Post-it note with the

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why are barns painted red?

By CaROL BROOKs

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Imagine driving along a country road, enjoying the bucolic scenery. All of a sudden an iconic old barn appears — but it’s a bright purple or other garish color. The nice pastoral feel is gone and you may feel a group of tripping hippy painters have been in the area. Red is the typical color of barns and almost all barns are painted that color. The oldest part of the barn at Mendenhall Homeplace in Jamestown, the end closest to the house, is over 210 years old and has seen many paintings over its lifetime, including the most recent one. It is a safe assumption that the color has not changed significantly in that time.

Barns originally were not painted at all. The practice came about to protect the wood from decay and the elements.

But why are barns usually painted red?

One belief is that the color choice is from Scandinavian farmers who painted their barns red to appear to be made of brick, indicating wealth. According to the Library of Congress, “the practice started in the late 18th century with New England farmers applying a protective varnish to barn surfaces.” The varnish usually contained some combination of skimmed milk, linseed oil, lime, or iron oxide, which, under the sun, would then turn to the red ochre hue that we have become so familiar with. Eventually, as red paint became available, many people stuck to the color tradition.

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The Jamestown Business Association is hosting a special community networking social June 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Simply Thai Lounge below the restaurant on Main Street. Friends and business owners are invited to attend to introduce themselves and to learn more about JBA and other area businesses in a relaxed atmosphere. The event is free and you do not have to be a member to attend.

A MOMENT IN TIME TO LAUGH

Laughter can often be as beneficial as a medicine. Join the fun at the June 18 A Moment In Time meeting as Dr. Lundee Amos, certified laughter leader, proves the worth of laughter to all who attend. In addition to a time for laughter, participants can relax, play games and enjoy music, crafts, snacks and friendly conversation.

Designed for people with dementia and their carepartners, the meetings are held every third Tuesday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. in the Jamestown United Methodist Church fellowship hall at 403 E. Main St. Each month features a different theme.

Park and enter at the front left side of the church. Guests with wheelchairs or walkers may enter from the back under the portico. Reservations are requested but not required. For more information or to register, contact Laura Gulledge at 336-906-0430 or lauragulledge@gmail. com Highlights of the meetings are at https://www.facebook.com/jumcmemorycafe

WRESTLING COACH HIRED

Zacch Riddle has been hired as wrestling coach at Ragsdale High School. He was previously head wrestling coach at Jamestown Middle School, so he will know many of the wrestlers.

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Since coming together as an organization in the late 1990s, members of the Jamestown Business Association have shared a vision – not only to bring businesses together, but to keep the town thriving. To make this happen, it is evident the group needs “boots on the ground.” In other words, there must be many willing to participate. During the June 6 meeting, President Jamie Hall

reiterated the need for volunteers to work at the town’s Music in the Park events. JBA sells water and soft drinks during each event and Hall says the work of many means minimal work for each.

Nancy Lowry, who represented the Jamestown Public Library barbecue held each fall, was guest speaker. She encouraged business owners to help advertise the event by posting flyers strategically in their businesses and passing them out to patrons.

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Land is being cleared on Mackay Road for the first phase of d.R. Horton’s jamestown project.

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History teacher Rebecca Pollock, left, and dr. Kathy Rogers smile as Rogers’ grandson Harrison displays excitement when her picture is unveiled.

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20, 2024, in a Baton Rouge court but this newspaper could not find any information about the outcome. In the Lowcountry of South Carolina, homeowners have complained their new homes are falling apart, “despite county inspectors signing off on them months prior to moving in.” (WSOC May 9 and 10, 2024) Toilets backed up causing a complete septic overhaul, leaking ceilings, outlets didn’t work, flooding in yards, parts of the home were unfinished. A county inspector approved the home in 2022 but a 2023 166-page inspection of the home found problems in almost every part of the house, including missing pipes, thin insulation, doors installed incorrectly and many code violations. One family has had five roof repairs since 2019. (WSOC May 9, 2024) At least one lawsuit has resulted in compensation for the homeowners. Homeowners in Easley, S.C., who alleged foundation,

words ‘Good Luck’ and the other was a long to-do list. She wanted to make sure I took care of things, including the staff.”

Gibson is only the forth principal at Ragsdale since the school opened in 195960, following T.G. Madison, Steve Dalton and Rogers. Rogers, who was principal from 1992-2014 was the longest serving principal to date.

Rebecca Pollock a history teacher at Ragsdale organized the celebration for Rogers. “I was her first hire,” Pollock said, “and I am still here.

Following Pollock was a long list of speakers who shared what Rogers meant to them as a leader, some of whom began their careers in education at Ragsdale.

“She saw something in me I did not see in myself,” said Stephanie Rakes, principal at Rankin Elemen-

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concrete, siding, framing, windows, door and veneer defects, received more than $16.1 million in a settlement with D.R. Horton in September 2023.

Part of the problem could be the speed at which the homes are built — weeks, not months. But the financial burden of fixing the problems fall on the homeowner once Horton has finished building. Costs to repair flooring, roofs, mold, gas or water leaks and many other problems can easily run into five digits — or more.

Another problem could be how a home is inspected prior to sale. Most of the complaints against Horton have come after an inspector said the home was fine.

Many class-action lawsuits have been filed against D.R. Horton across the country, alleging improperly installed roofs, persistent drainage problems, and other damage. One lawsuit in New Orleans, La., stated septic tank problems damaged the drainage in an

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tary School, who started at Ragsdale as a student teacher. “She hired me as a teacher and later encouraged me to be an administrator. But she made it clear that Ragsdale was a place you could come back to, which I did once before retuning to administration. I named my daughter after Dr. Rogers.”

Howard Stimpson has been with the Guilford County Schools for 26 years and is currently principal at Penn Griffin School for the Arts. He, too, began as a student teacher at Ragsdale, was hired as a teacher and went into administration with encouragement from Rogers.

“The last day I was here, she told me I had to be meaner,” he said. “I was confused because I was not a mean teacher and I did not think she was mean either. She meant I had to be

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“We are incredibly grateful to Larry Ogunjobi for his commitment to the community and his dedication to providing young athletes with this exceptional opportunity,” said Deborah Jones, Ragsdale athletics director in a news release.

“The Larry Ogunjobi Football Camp aligns perfectly with our mission to foster a culture of excellence and achievement in all aspects of student-athlete development.”

Ogunjobi did not just walk onto the field at Ragsdale and set records but learned enough to win the most improved player award as a sophomore on the junior

And red paint is cheap and plentiful, even today. “Barn Red” paint is available today at many paint stores.

For a more scientific explanation, according to Smithsonian Magazine, the availability of red paint “has to do with the chemistry of dying stars.” Google employee Yonatan Zunger offered this explanation: “The only thing holding the star up was the energy of the fusion reactions, so as power levels go down, the star starts to shrink. As it shrinks, the pressure goes up and the temperature goes up, until suddenly it hits a temperature where a new reaction can get started. These new reactions give it a big

entire neighborhood. There are many D.R. Horton developments across North Carolina including North Village Townes, Corinth Village, Middleton and Cedar Oaks in Greensboro and Erynndale in High Point. The new Jamestown development probably won’t be called Johnson Farm because the company has another one named Johnson Farms in Greeneville, Tenn.

If the Johnson Farm property is totally built out it would double the population of Jamestown — but in an area one-fourth the size of existing town.

Donald R. Horton, the founder and chairman of the board, passed away in May of this year. David V. Auld has been appointed by the company’s board to serve as executive chairman. How will Auld’s leadership change how the company is run and will any of it affect the new community in Jamestown? Time will tell.

Obituaries Meredith Kate "Katie" Lea

Meredith Kate “Katie” Lea passed away peacefully Thursday, May 9, 2024. She was “wildflower beautiful,” independent, free, and spirited. She was a shining light full of love, laughter, energy, and happiness. Katie was a loving, stellar mother who treasured her 6-year-old daughter and best friend, Caroline.

Katie was born and raised on Masonboro Sound in Wilmington, N.C. She was educated at Cape Fear Academy, Myrtle Grove Christian School, Hoggard High School, and Cape Fear Community College. She proudly received certification as a CNA from Brunswick Community College, with further training at UNC-CH Hospital. Katie was a loving Home Healthcare Nurse who loved her clients dearly.

Katie had scores of friends from all walks of life: Wilmington, Oak Island, Southport, and during her many travels throughout the U.S. and tropical islands.

Survived by her daughter, Caroline Lea Kingston; her daughter’s father, Matthew Kingston; aunt Cocoa and uncle Chris Kingston.

tough, but caring and I have tried to live up to what she expected.”

Former drama teacher Susan Reinecke commented that Ragsdale was a place where real people did real things and she was indebted to Rogers for inspiration and some phenomenal adventures.

Others also spoke to thank Rogers for her confidence in them as students, teachers, or staff members. Several adjectives used to describe her were loyal, dedicated, smart, fierce, genuine, confident, respected and appreciated.

As her portrait was unveiled, it was evident Rogers was moved as she expressed sincere thanks to all. She credited the success of Ragsdale not to her good administration skills, but to all the good hiring choices she had made.

varsity team and first team all conference as a junior and senior.

He graduated from UNCC as the school’s all-time leader in tackles with 217, tackles for loss with 49, sacks with 13 and quarterback hurries with 33. He was the first player from the school to be drafted by the NFL.

Registration for the Larry Ogunjobi Football Camp is open but space is limited. Early registration is encouraged. Register at https://leaguefinder.usafootball.com/event/ event-4th-annual-larry-ogunjobi-football-camp-jamestown-2024-6-15.

burst of energy, but start to form heavier elements still, and so the cycle gradually repeats, with the star reacting further and further up the periodic table, producing more and more heavy elements as it goes until it hits 56 nucleon (the number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus). At that point, the reactions simply stop producing energy at all; the star shuts down and collapses without stopping.” The star then falls apart.

But what does this have to do with red paint? Iron is the element with 56 nucleon and iron oxide is what makes red paint. We are more familiar with the

She is also survived by her parents, Burt Jr. and Cindy “GiGi” Lea; brother, Art Lea; grandmother, Anais Duncan; uncle, Scott; special aunt, Phyllis; aunt, Christie; uncle, John Lea; cousins, Suzanne, Tyler, Brittany, Ryan, Emma, Rachel, Bobby Yow, and Elyse, Kristin, Jon, Kevin, Rick Lea; uncle, Clay Collier; and special grandma, Kelly.

Katie is preceded in death by her grandad, the Arthur Lea, F.B.I and grandma, Mary; grandfather, Joe Duncan; and uncle, Kenneth.

A service will be held at Beach Road Baptist Church in Southport, N.C. on June 10, 2024 at 12 p.m.

Online condolences may be made at www.peacocknewnamwhite.com.

Peacock – Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service, Southport, North Carolina.

Black Powder Smokehouse will cater the meal and Friends of the Library will be selling baked goods and gift baskets. The exact date is to be announced.

“This is a fundraiser that helps the preservation of the Library, but it is also a community event,” Lowry said. “In order to have the event, we must preserve the building. The barbecue also brings awareness to the Library.”

Lowry invited JBA members and others in the community to arrange a visit to the archives on the upper floor of the Library, which provides a rich history of the building and the part it has played in education in the county.

In other business, Hall noted there are approximately nine non-profit organizations in the community. One member proposed that JBA host an event in the spring to draw attention to these groups.

Hall also mentioned Town Councilmember Pam Bur-

gess’ suggestion that people attend Town Council meetings and sign in to speak, telling what they like about Jamestown.

The next event hosted by the Jamestown Business Association will be a Business Community Night on June 17 (see About Town for details).

JBA holds a business meeting the first Thursday of each month at noon at the Jamestown Park clubhouse and the third Monday at 6 p.m. at the Simply Thai Lounge. Businesses who join the organization before the end of June at the Platinum level will automatically be included in Christmas on Main at a $25 discount. Those currently listed as Platinum members are: Town of Jamestown, Emerge Skin Studio, Parkview Terrace Apartments, Jamestown News and Chick-fil-A at Grandover Village Shopping Center.

common name of iron oxide – rust. When mixed with linseed oil and painted on new wood the resulting red paint acted as a sealant to keep away rot, fungi and moss. Some barns have been whitewashed but most are red. So, next time you are going for a leisurely drive in the countryside, take note of all the barns. Bet all of them are red.

Mendenhall Barn

According to the late historian Mary Browning, the barn at Mendenhall Homeplace (603 W. Main St.) was built in the early 19th cen-

tury on property originally owned by James Mendenhall, brother of Richard whose house stands along Main Street. It is possible that James constructed the spacious barn so it could hold the wagons he made in his profession as wagoner. The Pennsylvania Bank Barn style is unique to this area of the country and is probably the only one in the state. Most people enter off the parking lot but that is actually the second floor of the barn. Down a small slope and around back are spaces used as stalls for animals on what is actually the first floor. Those stalls are now used for storage.

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24SP000407-400 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S FORECLOSURE

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UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by April Videto and Shawn Videto dated September 27, 2006 and recorded on September 27, 2006, in Book 6606 at Page 739, in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County, North Carolina; and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness secured thereby and, pursuant to demand of the holder of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust, the undersigned Goddard & Peterson, PLLC (Substitute Trustee) will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, on June 13, 2024 at 2:00 PM and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Guilford, North Carolina and being more particularly described in the above referenced Deed of Trust, together with all improvements located thereon:

Address of Property: 3654 Sweet Birch Drive, Greensboro, NC 27406

Tax Parcel ID: 89997

Present Record Owner: April Videto and Shawn Videto Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in

N.C.G.S. §45-21.23.

Said property is sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale.

The real property described above is being offered for sale ‘‘AS IS, WHERE IS’’ and will be sold subject to all superior liens, unpaid taxes, and special assessments and any liens or encumbrances that would not be extinguished by non-judicial foreclosure. Neither the Substitute Trustee nor the holder of the Note secured by the Deed of Trust being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representatives of either the Substitute Trustee or the holder of the Note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed.

The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as required by law. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, and any Land Transfer Tax as required by N.C.G.S. §7A-308(a)(1).

Third party, must pay the full bid amount, less any deposit that has been paid to the Substitute Trustee, immediately upon demand after the conclusion of the final upset bid period. Failure of the bidder to comply with the bid shall result in the resale of the property, with the defaulting bidder remaining liable upon their bid under the provisions of N.C.G.S. §45-21-30.

If the Trustee or Substitute Trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey title include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the sale and reinstatement of the loan without knowledge of the Substitute Trustee(s).

If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Substitute Trustee(s), in its/their sole discretion, if it/they believe(s) the challenge to have merit, may declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Additional Notice where the Real Property is Residential with less than 15 Rental Units:

An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the Clerk of Superior Court of the County in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or/ after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the Notice that is at least ten (10) days, but no more than ninety (90) days, after the sale date contained in the Notice of Sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the Notice of Termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of such termination.

This is a communication from a debt collector. The purpose of this Communication is to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose, except as stated below in the instance of bankruptcy protection. If you are under the protection of the bankruptcy court or have been discharged as a result of a bankruptcy proceeding, this notice is given to you pursuant to statutory requirement and for informational purposes and is not intended as an attempt to collect a debt or as an act to collect, assess, or recover all or any portion of the debt from you

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NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S FORECLOSURE

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UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by Delsa Christian and Lee P. Christian dated February 9, 2001 and recorded on February 9, 2001, in Book 5154 at page 1235, in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County, North Carolina; and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness secured thereby and, pursuant to demand of the holder of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust, the undersigned Goddard & Peterson, PLLC (Substitute Trustee) will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, on June 13, 2024 at 2:00 PM and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Guilford, North Carolina and being more particularly described in the above referenced Deed of Trust, together with all improvements located thereon:

Address of Property: 4602 Honeydew Drive, MC Leansville, NC 27301

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Present Record Owner: Delsa Christian and Lee P. Christian, Jr.

Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in N.C.G.S. §45-21.23. Said property is sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws.

A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale.

The real property described above is being offered for sale ‘‘AS IS, WHERE IS’’ and will be sold subject to all superior liens, unpaid taxes, and special assessments and any liens or encumbrances that would not be extinguished by non-judicial foreclosure

Neither the Substitute Trustee nor the holder of the Note secured by the Deed of Trust being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representatives of either the Substitute Trustee or the holder of the Note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed.

The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as required by law. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, and any Land Transfer Tax as required by N.C.G.S. §7A-308(a)(1).

Third party, must pay the full bid amount, less any deposit that has been paid to the Substitute Trustee, immediately upon demand after the conclusion of the final upset bid period. Failure of the bidder to comply with the bid shall result in the resale of the property, with the defaulting bidder remaining liable upon their bid under the provisions of N.C.G.S. §45-21-30.

If the Trustee or Substitute Trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey title include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the sale and reinstatement of the loan without knowledge of the Substitute Trustee(s).

If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Substitute Trustee(s), in its/their sole discretion, if it/they believe(s) the challenge to have merit, may declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

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IN RE: FORECLOSURE OF A LIEN HELD BY BROOKGLEN HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, FOR PAST DUE ASSESSMENTS UPON 21 BROOKGLEN LANE, GREENSBORO, NC 27410, AKA ALL OF LOT 37, AS SHOWN ON THE PLAT ENTITLED “BROOKGLEN VILLAGE,” AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 86, PAGE 30 OF THE GUILFORD COUNTY REGISTRY. WHICH PROPERTY IS TITLED TO DAVID Y. LEE

SRICHANTRA LEE

Foreclosure of Lien filed with the Clerk of Superior Court on September 19, 2023, file #23

M 2173. Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in that certain Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Brookglen Homeowners Association and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Guilford County, North Carolina in Book 3584, Page 1943, and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness thereby secured and pursuant to the demand of the owner and holder of the indebtedness secured by said Lien, and pursuant to the Order of the Clerk of Superior Court for Guilford County, North Carolina, entered in this foreclosure proceeding, Ruby Chase Taliercio, Trustee, will expose for sale at public auction on June 13, 2024 at 11:00 AM at the usual place of sale at the Guilford County Courthouse, Greensboro North Carolina, the following described real property (including the house, if any and any other improvements thereon):

Being all of All of Lot 37, as shown on the plat entitled “Brookglen Village,” as recorded in Plat Book 86, Page 30 of the Guilford County Registry.

Property address: 21 Brookglen Lane, Greensboro, NC 27410.

Present Owner(s): David Y. Lee, Srichantra Lee.

The sale will be made subject to all prior sales and releases and to all deeds of trust, liens, unpaid taxes, restrictions, easements, assessments, leases, and other matters of record, if any. Pursuant to NCGS §45-21.10(b), any successful bidder will be required to deposit with Ruby Chase Taliercio, Trustee, immediately upon conclusion of the sale a cash deposit not to exceed the greater of Five Percent (5%) of the bid amount or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00).

Any successful bidder shall be required to tender the full balance of the purchase price in cash or certified check at the time Ruby Chase Taliercio, Trustee, tenders to him a deed for the property or attempts to tender such deed, and should said successful bidder fail to pay the full balance of the purchase price so bid at the time, he shall remain liable on his bid as provided for in NCGS §45-21.30(d) and (e).

This sale will be held open ten (10) days for upset bids as required by law. An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to NCGS §45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

OF COUNSEL: Ruby Chase Taliercio 111 Wilson Street Greensboro, NC 27401 Telephone: (336) 355-6633. Signed: May 31, 2024. Margaret M. Chase, Trustee. June 5, 12, 2024

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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, GUILFORD COUNTY

Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by James Cheek, Sheena Cheek, and Lauretta Cheek dated August 8, 2022 recorded on August 8, 2022 in Book R 8646, Page 1567

of the Guilford County Public Registry (“Deed of Trust”), conveying certain real property in Guilford County to Heather Lovier, Trustee, for the benefit of Rocket Mortgage, LLC. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust, and the undersigned, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on June 27, 2024 at 10:00 AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Guilford County, North Carolina, to wit:

Being all of Lot 16 of Northridge Plantation, Section 2, Map 2, as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 114, Page 119, in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County, North Carolina. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

Said property is commonly known as 7104 Windbreak Road, McLeansville, NC 27301; PIN: 8818091183 // Parcel Number 112083

A deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, payable to Bell Carrington Price & Gregg, PLLC, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. Pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 4521.30, if the highest bidder at the sale, resale, or any upset bidder fails to comply with its bid upon the tender of a deed for the real property, or after a bona fide attempt to tender such a deed, the clerk of superior court may, upon motion, enter an order authorizing a resale of the real property. The defaulting bidder at any sale or resale or any defaulting upset bidder is liable for the bid made, and in case a resale is had because of such default, shall remain liable to the extent that the final sale price is less than the bid plus all the costs of any resale. Any deposit or compliance bond made by the defaulting bidder shall secure payment of the amount, if any, for which the defaulting bidder remains liable under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 45-21.30.

THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED.

Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale.

This sale is made subject to any and all superior liens, including taxes and special assessments. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are James Cheek, Sheena Cheek, and Lauretta Cheek.

An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 45-21.29, in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination.

The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination [N.C. Gen. Stat. § 45-21.16(b)(2)]. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit.

Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee.

If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Cape Fear Trustee Services, LLC, Substitute Trustee, Attorney Aaron Seagroves, NCSB No. 50979 Matthew Cogswell,

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Salome’s Stars

WEEK OF JUNE 17, 2024

ARIES (March 21 to April 19)

Be careful about doing someone a favor when you don’t know the full story behind the request. Don’t rely on someone’s unsubstantiated assurances. Insist on all the facts before you act.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) That workplace problem still needs your attention before you can finally close the book on it. Meanwhile, a long-anticipated reunion gets closer to becoming a happy reality.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20)

You might be demanding more from others than they can give. Best advice: Have a long and frank talk to determine what the facts are. Tensions should abate as the week winds down.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Aspects are favorable throughout this week for making contacts that could be important to your career plans. Meanwhile, an old friend offers the advice you’re seeking.

LEO (July 23 to August 22)

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Hit Man (R) — Glen Powell (Anyone But You) leads this rom-com with an action twist, which seems to be right up the actor’s alley. Powell plays a staffer named Gary in the New Orleans Police Department who goes undercover as a hitman with the intent of arresting the people who hire him. But when his services are requested by a battered woman named Maddy (Adria Arjona) who begs him to help her kill her husband, the last thing he expects is to fall for her. Even though he denies her request, a steamy romance develops between the two of them. Then just when

It’s time to stop licking your wounds from past mistakes. Get up and get going toward your future. Loyal friends will be there to help the Lion get back into rip-roaring shape.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Take time out to go over what’s expected of you before you begin your new project. Otherwise, you run the risk of pushing yourself harder than you need to.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) An unusual request could put you in an awkward position. Best advice: Deal with it immediately. The longer you delay, the more difficult it will be to get out of it.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) You should feel recharged and ready for whatever your workaday world holds for you. The same positive energy spills over into your personal relationships.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) A prospect might be less than it appears to be. Like the Archer in your sign,

it seems like Gary has the woman of his dreams, Maddy’s husband is found dead, and she becomes the main suspect. Out now! (Netflix)

Presumed Innocent (TV-MA) — This legal thriller miniseries led by Jake Gyllenhaal ( Roadhouse ) and Ruth Negga (Good Grief) hits streaming on June 12. Gyllenhaal immerses himself in the role of Rusty Sabich, a prosecutor at the Chicago Prosecuting Attorneys’ office. Although seemingly a family man and a respectable employee, Rusty hides a mountain of secrets that dare to be revealed when his colleague, Carolyn,

you always aim for the truth. And this is no time to settle for less than full disclosure.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Start doing some serious thinking about a career move that could entail more than just changing job sites. Some lifestyle changes might also be involved.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) With tensions easing at the workplace, a more positive environment once again encourages the free flow of ideas that are so typical of the alwaysinnovative Aquarian.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Show some of that usually hidden steel-strong Piscean backbone and stand up for yourself if you hope to make a case for that promotion you know you deserve.

BORN THIS WEEK: You enjoy doing new things and staying ahead of the crowd. You would make a fine military leader or a sports coach.

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ends up dead. As his coworkers and family learn that he was romantically involved with Carolyn and borderline obsessed with her, Rusty buckles up for a long battle of trying to prove himself innocent of murdering Carolyn. The

first two episodes are out now, with more episodes coming every Wednesday. (Apple TV+)

Brats (NR) — Andrew McCarthy (Pretty in Pink) rallies his Brat Pack for this documentary film directed

by McCarthy himself. The Brat Pack, a play on the Rat Pack from the 1950s, consisted of a group of young actors who appeared alongside each other in coming-of-age films during the 1980s. Some of these actors include Hollywood icons like Rob Lowe, Molly Ringwald, Demi Moore and Emilio Estevez. Featuring current interviews with Lowe, Moore and Estevez, among others, the documentary dives into the films that brought the Brat Pack to their special stardom — and why, at the time, the young actors hated being known as “Brats.” Premieres June 13. (Hulu)

Nikki Glaser: Someday You’ll Die (TV-MA) — Shortly after she gave a killer set during the recent Tom Brady roast, comedian Nikki Glaser smartly lined up her second HBO special to hit the small screen. In this one-hour special, Glaser takes on the reality of aging as a woman, why she doesn’t want kids, and how she’s planning her own death well ahead of time. Although she’s known for her blunt delivery and quirky relatability, her jokes fall flatter in an hour-long setting than during the shorter sets she gives at roasts. Check it out now. (Max)

By LUCIe WInBORne

• The Wright brothers’ first flight was shorter than the wingspan of a B-52 bomber.

Bai Fangli, a tricycle driver for 20 years, donated 350,000 yuan to support the education of 300 poor Chinese students. He announced his last payment at the age of 90, saying that he was no longer fit for work.

• There are tea bags made to look like a goldfish swimming in your mug.

Are you annoyed by the sounds of wheezing, whistling, chewing, drinking, crunching, slurping, finger tapping and the like? It’s not just a quirk, but a psychiatric disorder called misophonia.

• A man spent five months in prison due to being unaware that his bail was just $2.

• Kenya Railways requires that all trains stop for several minutes before crossing the Mwatate Dam in the southern part of the country. The practice was adopted on the advice of local residents after several mysterious derailments on the dam were blamed on evil spirits inhabiting the reservoir, which townsfolk claimed were

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angered by the trains not appeasing them by pausing in tribute.

• The world’s shortest street, located in Scotland, is a mere 6 centimeters long.

• Jackie Robinson wasn’t the first Black player to play Major League Baseball. That honor actually belonged to Moses Fleetwood Walker, a catcher for the Toledo Blue Stockings in 1884.

The first volume of recipes was published in 62 A.D. by the Roman Apicius. Titled “De Re Coquinaria,” it described the feasts enjoyed by the Emperor Claudius.

• India has a bill of rights for cows.

• Relics of saints were so valued in the Middle Ages that when Elizabeth of Hungary died in 1231, her body was quickly dismembered for holy mementos by a crowd.

Thought for the Day: “Forever is composed of nows.” — Emily Dickinson ©2024 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Joy Unleashed

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Transforming Lives Through Unique Camp Experiences

Victory Junction provides an exhilarating camp environment where children can experience the joys of childhood in a way that is often out of reach for them. From zip-lining and archery to swimming and arts and crafts, our activities are designed to be inclusive, ensuring every child, regardless of their diagnosis can participate. Your support helps us maintain these programs and offer new activities that bring smiles and joy to our campers.

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Victory Junction is committed to being fun and accessible to all the children we serve always free of charge to families.

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highly scheduled, but remember to set aside time — and a designated place — to simply sit and talk. Here are some other great family reunion tips from our readers. — JoAnn

• T-shirts are fun for reunion memorabilia, but we also did water bottle coozies this year, and they were a big hit. You can write your name in permanent marker on one side, and then you can keep track of your bottle. — B.F. in Georgia

• We find that when planning our reunion, the young adults really like theme parties, so we always have a mixer theme night to start. We had a scavenger hunt for the children where we collected clues about some of our more senior family members. To figure out who it was, the kids would listen to them tell stories and ask questions. What a great time for all! — T.E.

Unleash your joy this summer by spreading laughter and hope with a gift for the kids at victoryjunction.org/donate!

Victory Junction creates a place where kids with diverse abilities, serious illnesses, and chronic medical conditions can enjoy the transformative power of camp! Over the last two decades, with support from thousands of people, we have provided over 125,000 camp experiences to children from all over the U.S., Canada, Denmark, England, and Switzerland.

• Make sure that you schedule sitters for the little ones so the adults can relax and participate. Last year, each adult with kids (and some who just wanted to help out) took shifts to be official kid wranglers and entertainers. They did an outstanding job, and the unscheduled parents had time to reconnect with adults without divided attention, and felt good that someone was designated “in charge.” — P.G. in California

• Our family has several members with allergy restrictions and alternative food requirements. I made sure to make a list, which I made copies of and passed along to all our planned food venues. This way, there was advance notice for those who needed glutenfree and vegetarian options.

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