Jamestown News - June 28, 2023

Council split on budget vote – mayor breaks tie

By CARol BRook S freela N ce writer cab1hp@gmail.com

The Jamestown Town Council could not unanimously pass the 2023-24 budget on June 20. Mayor Lynn Montgomery had to break the 2-2 tie vote that resulted concerning two new taxes and one tax increase in the proposed budget.

Several people in the town have contacted councilmembers and spoken at Town Council meetings in recent months protesting the proposed $30 motor vehicle tax, saying it would be a hardship to many, including seniors and lowincome families.

Speaking at the June 20 meeting, Jamestown resident Kent Chicosky said the tax was “something

I totally disapprove of,” noting the tax is per vehicle and he owns five vehicles but three were with children at school out of state.

“I will be charged for those vehicles that are not here in my state?” he asked. “How far will the money go in terms of road building or reconstruction?

“If we accept these [other] fees tonight, what other fees are proposed down the road that would be accepted. That concerns me. A lot of people right now are hurting with the inflation rates and cutbacks. People aren’t able to afford

these extra taxes.”

Another speaker agreed.

“I am a senior citizen on a fixed income and putting an additional tax on my car is not favorable for me,” said Deloris Neuroth.

“I am not a homeowner. My rent went up $90 dollars in my last contract. I thought, before that, that my Social Security was doing me a favor increasing a few dollars. Everything down the line has been more than that Social Security increase at the beginning of January.

“Increase in car tax, increase in property tax, which means my rent will increase again and if there’s another water increase … all of these things become problematic for me.”

Councilmember Martha Wolfe said she was still against the motor vehicle tax, but would accept it.

Councilmember Lawrence Straughn sympathized with the speakers.

“We feel the pain. I’m going to feel the pain as well,” he said.

“This budget is probably the largest tax increase I’ve seen in Jamestown. It is going to cost about 18 percent additional fees or taxes on everybody in Jamestown.”

Straughn was referring to an additional $0.10 per $100 value of property. He added that would also be on car property tax, on top

Renaissance Church loses rezoning/ annexation appeal?

By CARol BRook S freela N ce writer cab1hp@gmail.com

On May 15, Rennaissance Church won approval from the Greensboro Planning and Zoning Commission for its rezoning and annexation request. The church planned to construct a new one-story church building and a separate 65-space two-story office building on West Gate City Boulevard between Scotland and Queen Anne roads near Sedgefield.

On June 20, the Greens-

boro City denied the annexation request by an 8-1 vote. The Council did not vote on the rezoning request since the annexation had been denied.

Objections from the many neighbors included traffic at all hours of the day and night, lack of sufficient vegetative buffers and lack of dialogue between the church and the neighborhood.

Speakers noted that a “coming soon” sign had been erected recently but it

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May golf course figures in the black – or are they

By CARol BRook S freela N ce writer cab1hp@gmail.com

May 2023 was a good time to play golf. There were fewer bad weather days and more rounds played compared to May 2022.

The total revenue for the Jamestown Golf Course for May was $146,336 with operating expenses $124,794.

But the picture is not as rosy as it appears. Capital

Outlay expenditures for golf maintenance total $73,341.

Coupled with construction of the new bathrooms on the course bring a net loss of $52,799. In May 2022, there was a loss of $3,265.

There were 3,383 rounds played compared to 3,102 rounds the previous May. There were two bad weather days and no closed days. However, year-to date there have been approximately 7,000 fewer rounds played

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of the $30 per vehicle tax. There is also a new $5 per month stormwater fee and several other fees in the 2023-24 budget.

“These things just continue to build and build and build,” he said.

Straughn made a motion to do away with the $30 per vehicle tax. Wolfe seconded. When the vote was made, Straughn and Wolfe were in favor but councilmembers John Capes and Rebecca Rayborn voted to keep the tax. Since there was a tie, Mayor Montgomery broke the tie, voting to keep the tax. The motion failed.

Straughn then made a motion to do away with the $5 per month stormwater fee. The motion died for a lack of a second.

Straughn’s third motion was to do away with the $.10/$100 evaluation tax increase. Again, the motion died for a lack of a second.

“We’re all feeling this,” Rayborn said. “Every project that we have seen this year and the year before … unfortunately the cost of everything is increasing. I don’t think we can base what we are able to do [in] keeping our infrastructure up on what other people are asking of us.”

Capes agreed.

“The conversations we’ve had and the way we’ve talked about it has been to better understand what it is the town needs,” he said,

noting that previous tax increases were to cover past projects and needs, rather than looking forward and around the corner.

“Everybody here is speaking with a lot of conviction and heart,” he added.

When it came time for the official vote to accept the 2023-24 budget, the Council was again split the same way, with Montgomery again casting the passing vote.

Straughn also voted against accepting the Capital Improvement Plan for the upcoming budget year. The CIP is a five-plus year plan.

“The recommended budget for fiscal year 2023/24 totals $14,922,580 for all Town operations, capital improvements, transfers, and debt service,” said Town Manager Matthew Johnson in the

Kisses4Kate aids families whose children have cancer

By no RMA B. denni S freela N ce writer ndworddesign@gmail.com

When Kat Manzella’s goddaughter, 5-year-old Kate Thornton, needed a bone-marrow transplant in 2010, Manzella realized the family needed extra funds. Friends started a 501(c) (3) foundation called Kisses4Kate. Unfortunately, Kate did not survive. Shortly after the transplant, her cancer returned and she passed away.

“Our group of five women decided we wanted to help other children with cancer and have been doing it ever since,” said Manzella, who serves as the foundation’s executive director. “Our primary function is to raise funds for the programs we sponsor at Brenner Children’s Hospital for children in cancer treatment. We offer financial assistance to the families, as well as make hospital gowns and superhero capes for the children. We also made bedrolls for the parents. We are the official sponsor for the Beads Of Courage program at the hospital.”

The foundation is 100 percent volunteer and has been for the past 13 years. During Covid, the organization found it necessary to reinvent itself and now has a boutique in Jamestown at 705 W. Main St. Many of the items for sale are handcrafted – such as handbags, bowties and jewelry. There is also a selection of evening

gowns. All proceeds go to fund the foundation’s programs.

Currently, business hours are Wednesday through Saturday 12-6 p.m., but that could change throughout the summer as the group gets more volunteers. A major fundraiser will be held in High Point on July 22 from 4-7 p.m. at the Plank Street Tavern. Festivities will continue after the Rockers game. Call 336-471-4863, email katman@ kisses4kate, or check the group’s website under events for details.

Sedgefield Outdoor equipment, Inc. handles residential and commercial needs

The Proctor family originally started Sedgefield Outdoor Equipment, Inc. in 1979 selling and hauling landscape materials. It later developed into an outdoor power equipment dealership.

At the June 20 town Council meeting, town Manager Matthew Johnson unveiled the new logo for Jamestown Park golf Course, designed by golf professional Marcy newton. it will be phased in over the next months.

The company sells and services the top brands in the outdoor power equipment industry for both residential and commercial use.

“We try to provide a nice/clean experience while striving for the best in customer service,” said owner Dillon Kiger, who runs the company along with manager Jon Mitchell.

The business is located at 511 Mackay Road, Jamestown. Two businesses share the same parking lot. The second one is Sedgefield Lawn & Landscape Supply, which

handles the mulch, pine needles and landscape supplies.

Business hours are Monday – Friday from 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. and seasonally on Saturday from 8 a.m. – noon.

To learn more about Sedgefield Outdoor Equipment, Inc., call 336854-5511 or email sedgefieldoutdoor@gmail.com.

Photo by Carol Brooks

Councilmember John Capes, left, presents a proclamation to Jim Pendry recognizing his years of service on the Parks and Recreation Committee.

budget message. “The total budget, excluding interfund transfers, amounts to $14,087,180. This represents a 19 percent decrease ($3,227,490) from the current amended 2022/23 budget. The decrease is attributable to much less capital expenditures expected in 2023/24.”

The new budget goes into effect July 1, 2023.

The Council and staff have been working on the budget since January of this year and have held three special Council meetings over the months.

Other business

The Town Council was able to agree on one thing –the updated Strategic Plan. This business item passed unanimously.

“The Strategic Plan contains five focus areas including (1) staff excellence, (2) community outreach and involvement, (3) infrastructure and facilities, (4) public safety, and (5) planning and development. There are multiple goals associated with these five focus areas.

Many of these goals are included in the Town’s recommended 2023-24 operating and capital budget. We have incorporated the goals into the Capital Improvement Program (CIP). This will show the outcome and goal that each of the projects relates to.”

Jim Pendry was honored for his service on the Parks and Recreation Committee since May 2015, beginning as an alternate before becoming a full member.

Filing for the 2023 elections is July 7-21. With that in mind, the Council passed a required resolution calling for a regular election.

In 2021, all incumbent councilmembers and the mayor were re-elected and

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began serving Jan. 1, 2022. That was the first year the mayor and the top two Council vote-getters won four-year terms. The Council adopted an ordinance May 21, 2019, approving the mayoral switch from two to four years. Since Councilmembers Martha Wolfe and Rebecca Rayborn were the top two vote-getters in the Town Council race, they are in their second year of a four-year term. The next two vote-getters, councilmembers Lawrence Straughn and John Capes, are eligible for re-election.

This will be the first municipal election where two members of the Council will be elected to serve four-year terms. Every two years two Council seats will become open – Wolfe and Rayborn in 2025 – thereby nullifying the chance that an entirely new Council could be elected at one time.

Prior to the election, there will be a candidate information session scheduled.

Manager’s report

Johnson reported that the stormwater audit by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality has been completed. Official results will not be available for approximately 60 days. While the auditor found some minor areas for improvement, Johnson feels the Town will fare well with the results. The Town had been preparing for the audit for several months and will update the Stormwater Master Plan once the results are received.

The Town has learned that mattresses can no longer be disposed of as in the past. They must be collected separately and disposed of at a different facility, which will result in fees to the Town. Therefore, the Town

Change North Carolina’s flag?

is requiring mattresses to be collected in the same manner as white goods (appliances) by calling Town Hall at 336-454-1138 to schedule a pickup. A fee of $20 will apply. Residents may also take unwanted mattresses themselves to the Kersey Valley Landfill.

Johnson reminded the Council that the City of High Point would no longer accept plastic bags for yard waste pickup as of Aug. 1 at the Ingleside Composting Facility where Jamestown takes the waste. The Town will send a mailer to customers to alert them of the change and offer options to the plastic bags.

Renovations at Town Hall should be complete by August. However, there may be a period when the building will need to be closed as crews complete the work. Watch the Jamestown News and the Town’s Facebook page for more information.

Demolition of the oncourse restrooms at the Jamestown Park Golf Course has been completed and framing is nearly complete for the two buildings. A new waterline has been installed to the restrooms on the back nine to meet the current building code.

The Town had a nearrecord turnout for Music in the Park on June 2. The next concert will be July 7 and will feature the Special Occasion Band.

The video of the onehour Council meeting can be found at www.youtube. com/c/TownofJamestownNC. Click on “live.”

The entire Town Council agenda for June 20 and 22 are available at https:// www.jamestown-nc.gov/ my-government/meetingminutes-and-schedules

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Golf Shop expenses were $53,610 compared to $58,959 in 2022.

Greens fees revenue was up 9 percent, cart rentals up 16 percent. Pull carts held about even.

The Golf Now app was the big winner with a 100 percent increase in bookings over the previous year, as would be expected with a new app.

The driving range came in second with an increase of nearly 40 percent.

Golf shop inventory sales were up 16.5 percent but golf shop concessions were down slightly.

Clubhouse rentals were almost half, compared to a year ago.

did not mention a church, only an office building.

Church officials reached out to both the Greensboro and North Carolina Departments of Transportation to learn if a traffic impact study was required and both replied it was not needed. With the size of the buildings on Renaissance’s site plan, parking is maxed out. They are not able to use the back part of the property due to a retention pond.

Renaissance also said if buffers were increased, building size would have to decrease, thereby not allowing the church to have the programs they want.

Councilmembers had “major concerns” about the project, including there being no access on West Gate City Boulevard and only on residential roads.

“You can’t base a decision, in my opinion, on what the applicant’s profession is, whether they are a religious organization or not,” said Greensboro Councilmember Zack Matheny, noting the land use is the major factor.

Mayor Nancy Vaughan pointed out most churches do not have accessory buildings on their campus that are run as businesses, making Renaissance’s request different. She also noted that areas surrounding the request would still be in the county and Greensboro would not be widening the streets.

The parcel is at 5909-5915 West Gate City Blvd., 5800 and 5900 Scotland Road, 5810 Marion Elsie Dr. and a portion of the West Gate City Boulevard right-ofway. Total size is 20.2 acres.

There was no information available on the next step for the church.

Does North Carolina need a new state flag?

Yes, say two North Carolina State University students, Wyat Hamilton and Adam Fleischer.

Last week, they told the Raleigh News & Observer that the current flag leaves people feeling apathetic.

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Fleischer said, “We’re trying to bring more pride to the people of North Carolina, trying to up their excitement about being here and being a part of our state and our culture.”

The current state flag is familiar to many North Carolinians. It consists of a horizontal red stripe over a white stripe and, at the hoist, a vertical blue stripe incorporating a white star, the initials of the state (NC), and two ribbons, each with a date inscribed.

Hamilton and Fleischer believe the use of text makes “the design busy and difficult to read and suggest instead that symbols of the state should be used rather than text.”

They criticize using the textual dates referencing the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence and the Halifax Resolves. They say the flag’s use of text makes the design busy and difficult to read from afar, and instead of offering symbols tied to the state, it must “literally spell out what it aims to represent.”

They also criticized the big NC on the flag. Although the initials clearly identify the flag as North Carolinian, Hamilton is still critical. “Suffice to say, if you have to remind yourself of what your name is by putting your initials on the state flag, your symbolism has failed.”

One flag that seems to meet their criteria to a tee is South Carolina’s. It features only a crescent and a palmetto tree on a blue background. No words. Nothing else. Most South Carolinians know that the tree represents a Revolutionary fort built with palmetto logs and the crescent represents the shape of a badge worn by soldiers at the fort.

What images or symbols do they suggest for North Carolina? They have presented stylized versions of our wonderful coastal lighthouses and suggested one of them would be good for the flag. Also, they introduced an eightpointed star used by American militia at the Battle of Guilford Courthouse during the American Revolution.

Other than a stylized lighthouse or an eight-pointed star, what distinctive

North Carolina images would be a good fit for a new North Carolina flag?

People in Charlotte might argue that a hornets’ nest in the middle of the flag would be distinctive. It would be firmly based on the historical resistance that North Carolinians gave against Cornwallis’s British troops during the Revolution.

Mountain folk could argue that an image of Grandfather Mountain on the flag would represent something special about our state.

Coastal residents might push for an image of Virginia Dare arguing that most North Carolinians would identify the connection to The Lost Colony.

Or they might suggest an image of the Wright Brothers’ flying machine that made the first successful powered flight on our state’s Outer Banks.

NASCAR fans would say a racing stock car on the flag would be recognized as a symbol of the state. Others might argue that a moonshine bottle might be a better symbol.

Looking back just a few years ago, there would be people who would want to use the image of a cured tobacco leaf. Today, they might argue for another popular weed.

North Carolina’s official toast begins, “Here’s to the land of the long leaf pine, The summer land where the sun doth shine, Where the weak grow strong and the strong grow great.”

If we need to have a flag with a single, simple image on our flag, I would vote for the long leaf pine.

But, notwithstanding the good arguments made by Hamilton and Fleischer, I like our current flag and hope we keep it.

D.G. Martin, a retired lawyer, served as UNCSystem’s vice president for public affairs and hosted PBS-NC’s North Carolina Bookwatch.

Real Property

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 foreclosure 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 not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this 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 the termination.

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P.O. Box 1028

4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068

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Firm Case No: 14219 - 62578

June 21, 28, 2023

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE

SALE OF REAL ESTATE NORTH CAROLINA GUILFORD COUNTY

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK 22 SP 1600

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Theodore Pearson (Deceased)

(PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S):

Theodore Pearson, Heirs of Theodore

Pearson: Darius L. Pearson, Terry White, Sr.) to Alexis Alan, Trustee(s), dated May 5, 2018, and recorded in Book No. R 8046, at Page 326 in Guilford County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the promissory note secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds Guilford County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse, West Door U-G Level in Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:00 AM on July 5, 2023 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in High Point in the County of Guilford, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows:

Tax Id Number(s): 0184369

Land situated in the Township of High Point in the County of Guilford in the State of NC

Being all of Lot 15, Section 1, Wiltshire Subdivision, Map of which is duly recorded in Plat Book 38 at Page 57 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County, North Carolina. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 1801 Carolina Street, High Point, North Carolina.

Commonly known as: 1801 Carolina Street, High Point, NC 27265-3316

The property address and Tax Parcel Identification Number Listed are provided solely for informational purposes. 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. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by N.C.G.S. §7A-308(a)(1).

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the 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 are expressly disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws.

A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, 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.

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 its sole discretion, if it believes 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.

Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property

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 foreclosure 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 not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this 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 the termination.

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC.

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE

c/o Hutchens Law Firm

P.O. Box 1028

4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311

Phone No: (910) 864-3068

https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com

Firm Case No: 11016 - 46659

June 21, 28, 2023

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE

SALE OF REAL ESTATE

NORTH CAROLINA GUILFORD COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK 23 SP 646

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Anthony Graham

(PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S):

Anthony Graham) to Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard, L.L., Trustee(s), dated May 18, 2001, and recorded in Book No. 5226, at Page 1967 in Guilford County Registry, North Carolina. The Deed of Trust was modified by the following: A Loan Modification recorded on May 2, 2005, in Book No. 6303, at Page 2207, A Loan Modification recorded on June 13, 2016, in Book No. 7822, at Page 2058, A Loan Modification recorded on April 5, 2022, in Book No. R 8600, at Page 111, default having been made in the payment of the promissory note secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds Guilford County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse, West Door U-G Level in Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:00 AM on July 5, 2023 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in Greensboro in the County of Guilford, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows:

All of Lot 6, Section 1 of College Forest Subdivision, as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 77, Page 39, Guilford County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 1309 Cyril Lane, Greensboro, North Carolina.

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.

Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by N.C.G.S. §7A-308(a)(1).

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the 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 are expressly disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws.

A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, 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.

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 its sole discretion, if it believes 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.

Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property

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 foreclosure 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 not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this 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 the termination.

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c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Firm Case No: 2294 - 63387 June 21, 28, 2023

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL ESTATE NORTH CAROLINA GUILFORD COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 23 SP 294

IN RE:

FORECLOSURE OF A CLAIM OF LIEN HELD BY QUARTERSTONE FARM ASSOCIATION, INC.

Plaintiff, FOR PAST DUE ASSESSMENTS ON 4502 SADDLEBRANCH DRIVE, GIBSONVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 27249 vs.

WHICH PROPERTY IS TITLED TO BRADFORD JONES

Defendant.

Under and by virtue of the power of sale and authority contained in that certain Declaration for Quarterstone Farm Association, Inc. and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Guilford County, North Carolina in Book 3645, Page 1816, 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 Claim of Lien 21 M 2357 and pursuant to an Order entered by the Clerk of the Superior Court for Guilford County, North Carolina, entered in this foreclosure proceeding, the undersigned Trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale in the Courthouse of Guilford County, in the City of Greensboro, North Carolina at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 6, 2023, all that certain lot or parcel of real estate, including all improvements and fixtures located thereon, situated, lying and being known as 4502 SADDLEBRANCH DRIVE, GIBSONVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 27249, more particularly described on Exhibit “A”.

EXHIBIT A

BEING ALL OF LOT 53, PHASE 1, MAP 4, OF THE QUARTERSTONE FARM SUBDIVISION AS PER PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 93, PAGE 94, IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS OF GUILFORD COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA. (4502 SADDLEBRANCH DRIVE)

The present record owner of the property is Bradford Jones.

The terms of the sale are that the property will be sold for cash to the highest bidder and a cash deposit not to exceed the greater of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid, or Seven Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($750.00) may be required at the time of the sale. The property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “As Is, Where Is”. Neither the Trustee nor the owner and holder of the indebtedness 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 conditions are expressly disclaimed. The property will be sold subject to restriction and easements of record, any unpaid taxes, prior liens and special assessments, any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure, and any tax required to be paid by N.C.G.S.

§7A-308(a)(1). The sale will be held open for ten days for upset bids as required by

law.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of 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 on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. 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.

Issued the 31st day of May, 2023. Higgins Benjamin PLLC William P. Benjamin, Esq., NC Bar #12614 J. Scott Feder, NC Bar #47253 Trustees of the Foreclosure 301 N. Elm Street, Suite 800 Greensboro, NC 27401 Tel: (336) 273-1600

June 21, 28, 2023

AMENDED NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE

TRUSTEE’S FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY 19-SP-932

UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by Jeffrey White and Marcia White dated August 2, 2007 and recorded on August 3, 2007, in Book R 6768 at Page 1374, 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 July 12, 2023 at 10:00 AM 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: 5324 Amick Road, Julian, NC 27283

Tax Parcel ID: C18-11830-021-00

Present Record Owner: Jeffrey White and Marcia White

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. 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,

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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 personally.

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June 28; July 5, 2023

STOX Posting & Publishing, LLC

2701 Transit Road, Ste. 139 Elma, NY 14059 Office. (855) 477-7869 (1360)

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL ESTATE NORTH CAROLINA GUILFORD COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 22 SP 1432

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Cynthia Bailey and Edward D. Bailey (Deceased) (PRESENT RECORD

OWNER(S): Edward D. Bailey and Cynthia Bailey, Heirs of Edward D. Bailey: Cynthia Bailey, Scott Bailey a/k/a Jeffrey Scott Bailey, Pamela Cooper) to Michael Lyon, Trustee(s), dated September 22, 2016, and recorded in Book No. R 7863, at Page 294 in Guilford County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the promissory note secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds Guilford County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse, West Door U-G Level in Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:00 AM on July 12, 2023 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in Pleasant Garden in the County of Guilford, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows:

Tax Id Number(s): 0135897

Land Situated in the Township of Fentress in the County of Guilford in the State of NC

All of Lots 19 and 20, Section 3, Sheraton Park Subdivision, as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 29, Page 9, Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County, North Carolina. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 5805 Joliet Drive, Pleasant Garden, North Carolina.

The property address and Tax Parcel

Identification Number listed are provided solely for informational purposes.

Commonly known as: 5805 Joliet Drive, Pleasant Garden, NC 27313

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.

Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by N.C.G.S. §7A-308(a)(1).

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the

holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the 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 are expressly disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws.

A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, 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.

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 its sole discretion, if it believes 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.

Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property

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 foreclosure 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 not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this 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 the termination.

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC.

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE

c/o Hutchens Law Firm

P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068

https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com

Firm Case No: 9972 - 40505

June 28; July 5, 2023

AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL ESTATE NORTH CAROLINA GUILFORD COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK 22 SP 1566 IN RE:

FORECLOSURE OF A LIEN HELD BY DESMOND WOODS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INCFOR PAST DUE ASSESSMENTS UPON 3011 DESMOND WOODS GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA, AKA BEING ALL OF LOT 37, DESMOND WOODS, SECTION B, PHASE

I, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 167, PAGE 124, OF THE GUILFORD COUNTY REGISTRY, WHICH IS TITLED TO:

DAPHNE CANTEY

A/K/A DAPHNE MARIE CANTEY

A/K/A DAPHNE M. CANTEY

A/K/A DAPHNE SMOTHERS

Foreclosure of Lien filed with the Clerk of Superior Court on March 18, 2020,

file #20 M 1371. Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in that certain Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Desmond Woods Homeowners Association, Inc, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Guilford County, North Carolina in Book 6709, Page 2274, 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, Black, Slaughter & Black, PA DBA Law Firm Carolinas, the appointed Trustee, will expose for sale at public auction on July 6, 2023, at 3:00 PM at the usual place of sale of 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 Lot 37, Desmond Woods, Section B, Phase I, recorded in Plat Book 167, Page 124, of the Guilford County Registry.

Property address: 3011 Desmond Woods, Greensboro, NC 27405.

Present Owner(s): Daphne . Cantey.

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 N.C.G.S §45-21.10(b), any successful bidder will be required to deposit with Black, Slaughter & Black, PA DBA Law Firm Carolinas, the 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 Black, Slaughter & Black, PA DBA Law Firm Carolinas, the 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 N.C.G.S §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 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 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.

LAW FIRM CAROLINAS Post Office Box 41027 Greensboro, North Carolina 274041027. Telephone: (336) 378-1899.

Signed: June 23, 2023. Jonathon L. Woodruff, Attorney for the Trustee June 28; July 5, 2023

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL ESTATE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA GUILFORD COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK 23 SP 457

IN RE:

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Foreclosure of Lien filed with the Clerk of Superior Court on February 3, 2023, file #23 M 1070. Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in that certain Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Charlestowne Square Condominium Association, Inc and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Guilford County, North Carolina in Book 3432, Page 1816, 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, Black, Slaughter & Black, PA DBA Law Firm Carolinas, the appointed Trustee, will expose for sale at public auction on July 6, 2023 at 3:00 PM 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 Unit No. 75 in Phase II-B of Charlestowne Square Condominium as Recorded in Plat Book 3, Pages 44 and 45 of the Guilford County Registry.

Property address: 5665 G Hornaday Road, Greensboro, NC 27409.

Present Owner(s): Norman A. Cunyon.

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 N.C.G.S §45-21.10(b), any successful bidder will be required to deposit with Black, Slaughter & Black, PA DBA Law Firm Carolinas, the 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 Black, Slaughter & Black, PA DBA Law Firm Carolinas, the 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 N.C.G.S §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 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 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.

LAW FIRM CAROLINAS

Post Office Box 41027 Greensboro, North Carolina 274041027. Telephone: (336) 378-1899.

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WEEK OF JULY 3, 2023

ARIES (March 21 to April 19)

You are self-reliant and rarely ask anyone for help. But this time, you might want someone you trust to be there for you while you deal with a difficult matter. Cheer up. Things improve soon.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your patience begins to pay off. Look for the first sign that your goals are in plain sight. Also, take time out from all your hard work for some fun with someone special.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20)

There could be some lingering effects from a recent setback. But it’s all for the best, as you’re now beginning to appreciate. Use the lessons you’ve learned to start over.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) What seemed to be a difficult goal to reach is now — or soon will be — all yours. Congratulations. An unexpected travel opportunity holds an intriguing new prospect.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) A

chilly reception to your presentation shouldn’t cause you to abandon your ideas. Instead, do tweak up those weaker parts and then, once again, show them what you have.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Hiding your feelings might make you feel safer against rejection. But this could be the time when you’ll need to speak up or risk losing out on an important event in your life.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Some co-workers might try to talk you out of accepting a promotion. But you need to follow your own instincts — and if you believe you’re right for the job, then take it.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Some changes are in order, as you come to realize that you need to sort out several areas in your life. Your remarkable insight helps you make the right decisions.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) It’s time to act on your own behalf and separate yourself from those whose

selfish needs threaten your personal and/or professional survival.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Resist your tendency to close yourself off from unpleasant situations. Instead, open up to how things are so that you can help change them to what they could be.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) An unspoken problem could be driving a deep wedge between you and that special person. Some honest talking between the two of you starts the healing process.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) You might feel you’ve been going around in ever-widening circles trying to deal with recent workplace problems. Lighten up. A successful end is finally in sight.

BORN THIS WEEK: You’re authentic and unafraid of using thr large emotions that overtake your heart. Originality is your super power.

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Strange But True

By luCie winBoRne

• The largest volcano in the solar system is Olympus Mons, on Mars, standing at an impressive 13.6 miles high with a diameter of approximately 370 miles. That’s nearly three times the height of Mt. Everest.

• During World War II, a U.S. naval destroyer won a battle against a Japanese submarine by throwing — wait for it — potatoes at them. The Japanese thought they were grenades.

• Lettuce is a member of the sunflower family.

• Gennaro Pelliccia, a taster for Costa Coffee, had his tongue insured for $22 million.

• To leave a party without telling anyone is called, in English, a “French exit.” And in French? Appropriately enough, it’s known as a “partir a l’anglaise,” or, to leave like the English.

• The rotund Buddha so commonly depicted in statues and pictures isn’t at all an accurate representation. Instead, his

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real-life counterpart was actually quite thin, due to self-deprivation.

• GPS may be free to use, but it still costs $2 million per day to operate. The funds are supplied by American tax revenue.

• No, the color red doesn’t make bulls angry — they’re colorblind.

• One of the World Trade Center towers was purposely built to a height of 1,776 feet to reference the year the Declaration of Independence was signed.

• Want to generate electricity from mud? Crazy as the concept may sound, it is indeed possible, thanks to geobacter sulfurreducens, which belongs to a group of organisms known as electrogenic bacteria that are able to transfer electrons from organic matter to metals or other conductive materials.

• According to a study done by French researchers, if you listen to loud music, you are more likely to drink more in less time.

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LIFeSTYLeS

Making the Impossible Accessible

SuBMitted By ViCtoRy JunCtion

Nestled in the quiet rolling hills of central North Carolina, surrounded by tall pines and lush farmland, lies a wondrous place full of adventure, discovery, and acceptance. Passing through the doors of brightly colored buildings, the freedom of childhood and the magic of camp come alive.

This special place was the dream of Adam Petty, a fourth-generation race car driver from the legendary Petty family. Adam’s passion for racing was equaled only by his compassion for others, especially children. Between races, he frequently visited pediatric hospitals. After his tragic death in 2000, Adam’s family and friends came together to build his dream of a camp to serve children with serious illnesses; a camp intentionally made accessible with adaptive equipment so that every child could play and experience the delight and joys of camp.

In June 2004, Adam’s legacy of love was realized when the first campers passed through the gates of Victory Junction.

Year-round on-site and off-site programming includes summer camp, family retreats, day programs, pediatric patient outreach, and partner programs. By removing all barriers, camp welcomes children with complicated medical conditions.

On-site program areas include: a 55 ft. scaling tower, zip line, giant swing, theater, arts and crafts, boating and fishing, water park, bowling, archery, horseback riding, and mini-golf.

In 2010, Victory Junction expanded its programming to include off-site pediatric patient outreach. Partnering with hospitals and other community sites throughout the Carolinas and Virginia, the REACH team brings Victory Junction to children who require hospital admission.

Victory Junction is a member of the SeriousFun Children’s Network (SeriousFun), a network made up of 30 camps and programs around the world – including nine in the U.S. Victory Junction adheres to strict guidelines on camper care, financial competency,

and program innovations. Additionally, the camp meets the rigorous safety standards of the American Camp Association.

A Sense of Possibility

Children with complex medical conditions get to play and have fun at camp, but Victory Junction also provides transformational experiences. A 2021 study of camper alumni1 from around SeriousFun Children’s Network found that SeriousFun camp experiences greatly influenced campers developing:

Willingness to try new things (90%)

Self-identity and self-confidence (86%, 85%)

Perseverance (84%)

Camper alumni also indicated the elements of camp that were most important to their experience were: feeling accepted and not judged feeling a sense of freedom feeling a sense of possibility

These outcomes highlight how Victory Junction experiences provide safe, inclusive, and meaningful opportunities for campers to continue growing and engaging with new experiences and people.

How Victory Junction Changes Lives

Victory Junction is so much more than a summer camp! Twelve months out of the year, Victory Junction creates meaningful connections in communities of those with complex medical conditions.

Summer Camp:

Children are invited to attend one week of residential summer camp aligned with their specific diagnosis. Paired in cabins with their peers, campers are assigned to colorthemed units. A sea of red, blue, green, and yellow t-shirts and face paint wash over the grounds while spirited unit-specific cheers are heard throughout the day. Campers celebrate new friendships and a sense of belonging. Friendships form not only with their peers but with the counselors who help guide, teach, and care for them throughout the week. Some of these friendships flourish for the rest of their lives.

At the end of the week, campers head to Lake Hugh to sing songs in front of the closing night campfire. They are encouraged to write their hopes, dreams, and wishes onto wooden sticks that are tossed into the fire. The embers float up to the skies and turn into dazzling bright stars. Legend has it, when you see a shooting star, that is one of their wishes coming true.

Family Weekends:

Before and after the heat of summer, camp opens its doors for not only campers but also their families. Moms and dads, caregivers, and siblings have a chance to take part in traditional camp activities while enjoying important time together. For some, this is the only opportunity to meet other families who are navigating life with similar situations and diagnoses.

Day Programs:

Victory Junction offers day programs that provide an opportunity for children with

autism spectrum disorder and other diagnoses a chance to experience camp in a unique way designed around their specific needs.

REACH:

When kids can’t leave the hospital, the magic of camp comes to them. REACH partners with hospitals and other community sites throughout the Carolinas and Virginia. For children in partner hospitals, REACH provides a break from hospital stays, through activities like play archery, bowling with inflatable pins, and constructing paper campfires! These activities relieve stress, nurture play and imagination, and offer distraction from medical procedures. Each activity is carefully designed to meet the specific needs and abilities of each child, and all activities are provided in compliance with hospital policies.

Partner Programs:

Victory Junction partners with diagnosis community groups and healthcare organizations to host a variety of on-site events, utilizing intentional programming to provide support and camp experiences for all participants.

From Communities Next Door or 4,000 Miles Away

Since 2004, Victory Junction has provided over 115,000 experiences to kids and their families. Children have visited from every state, DC, Puerto Rico, Canada, Denmark, England, and Switzerland. Serving over 500 different medical diagnoses, Victory Junction is unique in the medical camp community in its ability to accommodate the broadest range of disabilities and diagnoses.

Get Involved

Victory Junction built a community for children with complex medical conditions where they are accepted as themselves and appreciated for who they are, so that they can see themselves in a world that is inclusive and welcoming. To learn more about all the different ways you can get involved, please visit victoryjunction.org.