Jamestown News - August 23, 2023

Community supports Rotary in its support of school

By nORMa B. dennIs FREELANCE WRITER ndworddesign@gmail.com

Hundreds of people filled the amphitheater at Wrenn Miller Park on Aug. 1 for the town’s annual National Night Out. AM rOdeO provided music for listening and dancing and food trucks were on hand to satisfy evening hunger pangs.

Entertainment was not the only focus of the evening, however. Several organizations had set up tables offering information about their group’s activities, among which was the Jamestown Rotary Club. Rotarians used the opportunity to collect school supplies for Jamestown Elementary School.

“We have collected supplies for schools for several years,” said Jerry Brett, club president. “Members originally made donations on their own but for the past several years we have opened donations up to the community at the National Night Out. We select a spot that people pass to get to the seating area and the town is nice enough to let us have it.”

Many people came prepared to give school supplies and food

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items and others made monetary donations. Rotary members estimate they collected more than $1,000 worth of school supplies, canned food and cash.

“None of it would have been possible without the great participation of the Jamestown community,” Brett said. “National Night Out also provided us an opportunity to share our story with the citizens of Jamestown and let them know how much we try to support the local area. There are

EXTENDED BRUSH PICKUP

Due to the recent severe storm on Aug. 15, the Town will run additional brush pickup routes for the next two weeks, as needed, to assist with brush and limb removal. The Town also will be waiving the excessive brush pickup during this period as long as the brush piles meet the following criteria: no limbs exceeding six (6) feet in length, brush is placed in neat piles at the curb and no trash is comingled with the brush piles. The Town will pick up cut tree trunks within the limitations of the equipment. Contact Town Hall at 336454-1138 with questions.

CITY LAKE POOL SCHEDULE CHANGE

The High Point City Lake pool and amusements are now open only on weekends, effective through Labor Day. The pool will close for the season after Labor Day.

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other Rotary clubs in High Point and Greensboro, so we try to focus mostly on Jamestown.”

The donations received at the recent event were taken to Jamestown Elementary School and presented to Principal Christa DiBonaventura.

“We are very grateful the Town of Jamestown allowed us to have a booth during National Night Out,” said Mike Greth, Rotary Club public image chair. “We have a great relationship with the

town and they continue to support us in all that we do.”

The mission of the Jamestown Rotary Club is to provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill and peace through the fellowship of business, professional and community leaders.

Their mission can be seen throughout the year as they raise funds to enable the club to support others and also contribute service hours in the community. Several

projects club members plan for the later part of 2023 include helping with the annual fall Litter Sweep on Sept. 23, working at the horseshow fundraiser at the Piedmont Saddle Club, highway 68 north of the airport, on Oct. 7, as well as overseeing the Jamestown Christmas Parade Dec. 3.

To learn more about the Jamestown Rotary Club, and how you can participate or support its activities, visit www.jamestownrotaryclub.com.

storm downs trees in Jamestown

By CaROL BROOKs FREELANCE WRITER cab1hp@gmail.com

Driving around Jamestown since Tuesday afternoon, motorists have seen piles of yard trash along the curbs. Some piles are small, some are large, some are tree trunks and some sit beside the new paper yard waste bags required by the Town.

All this is a result of the huge storm that hit Guilford County Tuesday afternoon.

The storm warnings confused Fox 8 WGHP’s Van Denton. He posted on Facebook: “Was very surprised that no Tornado Warning was issued with 91 mph rotation. We don’t normally break into programming for anything less than a tornado warning but this one was different. We interrupted programming as this looked too bad and could have easily put down a tornado. We did get many damage reports in this area. It was at this time, the National Weather Service upgrading their words on the SVR T-Storm Warning to say 80 mph winds instead of the standard 60. This showed EF1 winds just above the surface. The heavy rain brings that wind down to ground level. EF scale for

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Lunsford joins Town staff

By CaROL BROOKs FREELANCE WRITER cab1hp@gmail.com

There is another new face at the Jamestown Town Hall.

When Finance Officer Judy Gallman retired July 31, Deputy Finance Officer Faith Wilson moved into that position. Heather Lunsford took over as deputy finance officer on Aug. 1. Fortunately, she had been working with the Town since June 20, learning the ropes.

“I was learning the ropes early while Judy was still here,” Lunsford said, “learning customer service billing, how to accept payments, software and how things are done.”

Lunsford’s duties include

approving invoices, preauditing, purchases, reconciling bank statements, signing checks, helping with the budget, helping with Town Council reports and other duties yet to be determined. She comes to Town Hall

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Giovanni’s presents Chairmen of the Board

By OGI OVeRMan FREELANCE WRITER overmanogi@gmail.com

When General Norman Johnson passed away on October 13, 2010, the whispers around the beach music community, while respectful, were nonetheless ubiquitous. Can the Chairmen of the Board, beach music’s most revered act, survive without their lead singer and songwriter?

While the fans may have pondered the band’s future, there was never any doubt that the two surviving members, Ken Knox and Danny Woods, would not only persevere but thrive.

“One day General pulled me aside and said, ‘Be ready,’” said Knox. “You’ve got to give the people the best show possible.’”

Knox didn’t feel any sense of urgency at the time, but, unbeknownst to him (and everyone else), General was dying of cancer. But a couple of years later he disclosed his diagnosis to Knox and repeated his plea, say-

ing, “You’ve got to keep the legacy going, not for me but for all the people who’ve followed us and supported us over the years.”

Shortly after General’s passing, a memorial concert was held at the House of Blues in Myrtle Beach, S.C.

During the show, Knox let it be known that he was looking for musicians, “and the first person who knocked on my door was Thomas Hunter, and old friend and colleague,” Knox said. Hunter has been his frontline mate ever since.

Danny Woods continued to perform until his own health issues sidelined him. He was replaced in 2013 by Brandon Stevens, who left the band last year and was replaced by current member Patrick

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Photos submitted

(at left) Mike Greth, Rotary Club public image chair, left, and Jerry Brett, president, delivered a collection of school supplies to Jamestown elementary school to the delight of Principal Christa diBonaventura. (at right) during national night Out at Wrenn Miller Park, members of the Jamestown Rotary Club collected school supplies, food and money to aid a local school.

Photos by Carol Brooks

Photo by Carol Brooks Heather Lunsford is the newest employee of the Town of Jamestown.

CityServe of the Triad aids those in need

Business Corner

By n ORM a B. denn I s FREELANCE WRITER ndworddesign@gmail.com

Unfortunately, food insecurity is real. For more than 10 years Renaissance Church has tried to help those facing food shortages with boxes of food provided at their building on a weekly basis.

When the church moved to 5114 Harvey Road, Jamestown, its building that once housed a factory provided more room to store and disperse items to those in need. During the pandemic, Renaissance Church found itself also with a collection of non food-related items such as cleaning supplies, toiletries, clothing, toys and even some furniture.

In April 2021, the church connected with CityServe of the Triad to better serve the area’s underprivileged. The organization’s community outreach programs are designed to address the most pressing needs of individuals and families. Doing so fosters a sense of belonging and hope.

“We turn no one away,” said Paula Bost, executive director for CityServe. “We invite them into our building to build relationships with our volunteers and we also allow them to volunteer. We offer refreshments, prayers and classes on various subjects, ensuring a holistic approach to support.”

CityServe of the Triad serves not only individuals, but other churches and non-profits by providing a resource that they, in turn, can use to reach and service their own communities. Partners pay a monthly administration fee to participate.

Approximately 30 churches from all over the Piedmont Triad partner with CityServe of the Triad. A few local ones include Jamestown Presbyterian,

Covenant Church United Methodist and Bethany Fellowship.

“As a non-profit, we accept donations and get resources at greatly reduced rates,” Bost explained. “Our biggest need is non-perishable food items or money to purchase them.”

Renaissance Church is hosting a photo-shoot fundraiser Sept. 1-2 to support CityServe of the Triad. For $10 you will receive one 10x13, two 8x10s, two 5x7s and eight wallets of one pose. Each shoot will include four different poses. Check the Facebook page CityServe of the Triad to schedule an appoint time or contact Bost at 336407-2671.

Boxes of food are available each Saturday from 9-noon. Forms are provided to request other specific needs, which will be filled as possible and can be picked up the following week at the church warehouse.

Anyone interested in volunteering to help distribute or organize items at the warehouse, may contact Bost at the number above.

Letter to the Editor

Don’t take my memories

Editor, The City of High Point contacted me and several other property owners on Knollwood Drive making purchase offers as construction access was needed to do the work on the nearly 100-year-old City Lake Dam. The homes would be demolished. As a property owner and speaking with other owners on Knollwood Drive, we were all afraid that if no one was willing to sell, the City could possibly, legally, take any one of our properties by eminent domain. Thank goodness it has not come to this.

The construction access is potentially at a sacrifice to some homeowners on Knollwood Drive, myself at 207 Knollwood Dr., and two houses right beside me purchased by the City of High Point from owner Ruth Newby’s family. One house right beside my house was demolished within hours with large bulldozers, totally gone forever. Hopefully the Newby’s property will be enough room for the construction access.

It was very sad as I watched with all past memories of growing up and knowing the beautiful families that had lived next door to me in the past.

This is where I grew up with my father and mother, who have both passed. The house was left to me a couple of years ago after my mother’s passing and I have great memories growing up in a friendly neighborhood with so many friends, playing sports, swimming and just overall very happy memories.

My father, Sal Taro Sr., bought the land in 1952 and built the house in 1954. The house backs up to the lake. The City Lake dam is on the left side of the back yard area.

I told the City of High Point of the sentimental value that you can’t put a price on. My father was the owner and president of South Eastern Marble & Tile Company and his work of art is all inside the house.

All floors are beautiful Italian marble and terrazzo floors. I could not bear the thought of my homeplace being torn down.

I rent out the house to tenants on yearly leases.

The dam at High Point

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tornados: EF0 65-85 mph, EF1 86-110 mph. Tornado or not, the damage is the same.”

Jamestown’s Public Services crew was out late Tuesday after the storm making the roads passable. They were still hard at work the following day.

Businesses and residences lost power.

Southern Roots and Full Moon Oyster Bar closed due to loss of refrigerated food when the power was out. Black Powder Smokehouse has a generator and was able to open for dinner.

Jamestown Public Library’s has a fire door between the lobby and adult fiction/non-fiction area. It closed during the power outage. It took several days to have the door reset.

Duke Energy worked hard to restore power but it took more than 24 hours for many locations to have power restored.

City Lake was built in 1928 nearly 100 years ago. Time and the elements have worn down the structure. The Public Service Department of the City of High Point plains to either repair the existing dam old dam or construct a new one. The City has said the dam does not meet current state safety requirements for stability or spillway capacity and has several other safety-related deficiencies. According to news reports, the estimated cost is approximately the same with either option, somewhere in the $20 million range.

Interesting fact, the City Lake dam was used during Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) swimming competitions in the 1950, 1954 and 1963, Platforms were constructed on the dam for contestants to dive into the lake. Some of these competitions were trails in for the Olympics. “ABC Wide World of Sports” broadcast from High Point during the U.S. Senior Women’s Swimming and Diving Championship in 1963.

Thanks and kind regards, Sal Taro Jr. Jamestown, N.C.

Original Forestdale had quite a lot of downed trees and power lines. A huge tree in front of Town Hall tree split in the storm. Deputy Finance Officer Heather Lunsford said it was odd that the yard crew happened to come by on their regular schedule right after the storm and were able to clean up some of the mess. There is no word so far if any of the tree can be saved.

Limbs broke a section of the new split rail fence at City Lake Park and across the street at Mendenhall Homeplace. There appears to have been no significant structure damage despite the high winds and falling trees.

One structure that remains standing is the old Robbins-Holton Mill on Dillon Road at Deep River. It looks fragile enough that a child could blow it down, but it withstood the storm.

Submitted photo several volunteers with Cityserve of the Triad arrive at the warehouse to sort items and help distribute them to those in need.

MecDec lives

A book about the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence published in April has raised again the question of whether on May 20, 1775, a group of county residents adopted such a resolution more than a year before the American Declaration.

“Who’s Your Founding Father? One Man’s Epic Quest to Uncover the First, True Declaration of Independence” was written by David Fleming, a writer and commentator for ESPN. He lives in Davidson.

The publisher’s notes for Fleming’s book assert, “A centuries-old secret document might unravel the origin story of America and reveal the intellectual crime of the millennia in this epic dive into our country’s history to discover the first, true Declaration of Independence...Composed during a clandestine all-night session inside the Charlotte courthouse, the Mecklenburg

Declaration was signed on May 20, 1775—a date that’s still featured on the state flag of North Carolina. A year later, in 1776, Jefferson is believed to have plagiarized the MecDec [a shorthand term for the Mecklenburg Declaration], while composing his own, slightly more famous, Declaration and then, as he was wont to do, covered the whole thing up.”

A book about the MecDec, “The First American Declaration of Independence? The Disputed History of the Mecklenburg Declaration of May 20, 1775,” written by Charlotte attorney Scott Syfert and published in 2014, takes an evenhanded approach to the question of the genuineness of the MecDec. Fleming, on the other hand, is an unambiguous advocate.

The controversy about the MecDec’s genuineness has a long history. Not much was said or written about it and there was little argument until 1819 when a Raleigh newspaper and then newspapers throughout the country published a story with the recollected text of the MecDec. This launched a nationwide fire-

storm of interest and argument about the Mecklenburg Declaration. Former President John Adams wrote former President Thomas Jefferson suggesting that the Mecklenburg Declaration had been the source for Jefferson’s words in the American Declaration. Jefferson responded that the Mecklenburg version was “spurious.”

Fleming argues that the Mecklenburg version was a genuine declaration of independence and that Jefferson copied parts of it for use in the version that he drafted and which became the American Declaration of Independence.

A big problem for Fleming, maybe an insurmountable one, is that no early copies of the Mecklenburg Declaration are available, the original and early copies having been burned or lost over the years. The copies available are largely reconstructions based on memories.

However, as he points out, there is general agreement that a complete text of the Mecklenburg document was published in an edition of a contemporary newspaper, the Cape Fear Mercury. That copy would show, according to Fleming, the complete text of the original 1775 Mecklenburg Declaration and thus prove that similar language in Jefferson’s 1776 declaration was plagiarized.

Records show that colonial Governor Josiah Martin sent a copy of the newspaper to authorities in Britain to show how far the colonists’ rebellion had progressed. Martin’s message and the newspaper had been placed in the British archives.

In a gripping part of his book, Fleming describes his efforts to see that copy. He tells about his recent visit to the British Archives where he found a file that contained copies of the Cape Fear Mercury. But there was a note that the edition containing the text of the Mecklenburg document had been taken in 1837 by the American ambassador, Andrew Stevenson, and was never returned to the archives.

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Stevenson, a Virginian and admirer of Thomas Jefferson, had served as speaker of the House of Representatives. Fleming thinks that Stevenson, believing that MecDec’s true text in the newspaper would harm Jefferson’s reputation, disposed of it.

Disappointed, of course, that his key evidence was missing, Fleming is undaunted. In conclusion, he writes about plans for the celebration of MecDec’s semiquincentennial (250th) anniversary in 2025.

NOTE TO READERS:

In working with the MecDec again I have come to two conclusions:

First: There were no actual signers of MecDec. After the resolutions were passed, I doubt they had time to collect signatures. It took more than a month after the American Declaration of Independence was adopted to prepare a formal signing document and collect signatures. The list of signatures on modern copies of MecDec was probably based on the notes and memories of those preparing the copies.

Second: The term “Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence” was not originally a part of the resolutions adopted on May 20. The identifying heading or caption was added later to the various copies. The working title of the American Declaration was “A Declaration of the Representatives of the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, in General Congress assembled.” I think that the term “Declaration of Independence” was first used in the final of the American Declaration.

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

McGuire. Woods sat in sporadically until his death January 12, 2018.

Although the Chairmen, who were inducted into the N.C. Music Hall of Fame in 1999, had released 11 albums from 1974-2010, none since Johnson’s passing. Then, in 2017, Knox was approached by noted Motown arranger/songwriter/musician McKinley Jackson. He had written a dozen or so tunes that he felt would be perfect for the Chairmen.

“I hadn’t seen him in 30 years and was gratified that he would offer them to me,” smiled Knox. “So we went over them and he was right — they were perfect for us. So we recorded most of them and I wrote another.” Titled Words Left Unsaid, it was a huge commercial success, proving that the Chairmen still had a large and loyal following.

The trio is backed by a six-piece band, the Executives, all of whom are virtuoso musicians in their own right.

“It’s been truly gratifying that folks still come out and support us,” said Knox. “General told me it’s all about the way you present the music. He can never be replaced, but we can put on a show that preserves the legacy. We still do two or three shows a week, and the response warms my heart; I feel truly blessed.”

Local aficionados will have a chance to see the Chairmen of the Board up close and personal this Saturday, August 26. Giovanni’s Italian Restaurant, 5831 W. Gate City Blvd., has turned its outdoor area into a sparkling concert venue, complete with a covered stage, dance floor, gazebos, lights, VIP area, etc. A full music series is planned, featuring local and regional bands, with an occasional national act.

“And what better way to introduce it to the community than with the Chairman of the Board?” smiled independent booking

agent Tracy Mackey. She, owner Robert Holden, and musician and friend of Ken Knox’s Tony Capra are the triumvirate behind the project.

The concert is part of Giovanni’s third annual Wine Fest. A wide array of wines will be offered, as well as a full buffet menu or a limited appetizer menu.

But the main attraction, of course, will be the music. “I took the idea to Robert (Holden) of making this a music event as well as a wine fest,” explained Capra. “My dad (retired owner of Capra’s Deli) used to be in radio, and he would do live remotes with the Chairmen while they were on the road. He and Ken are still close friends.

Plus, Tracy knows the booking business and Ken as well, so she, Robert and I put this thing together.”

The affair will kick off at 4 p.m. with “The 1 Man Band” Gary Woodard, followed by classic rock band Vinyl Tap (in which Capra is a guitarist). Then the Executives will do a set before bringing on the headliners.

Admission is $25, available online at eventbright.com (recommended) or at the door.

with a background in the Buncombe County Tax Office as a business property appraiser, with BB&T locally in the property tax division, and as an accounting technician with the City of Archdale.

“Working at the tax office you get to know your taxpayers and help them understand what property tax is for,” Lunsford said. “I enjoy the interaction with people.”

She earned her associate degree in accounting from Asheville-Buncombe

Technical College.

Lunsford feels like she is part of a family with her new co-workers. Living in the area, she is glad her friends can come to Town Hall and see a familiar face. An Asheville native, Lunsford, 49, her husband, son and daughter moved to the area in 2009. Her husband is a fire instructor at GTCC. She is active in Gate City Baptist Church, serving on the finance committee, working with the youth, ladies group and singing in the choir. In her spare time,

she likes sewing and traveling to historic places.

One thing Lunsford is looking forward to is redevelopment of the empty storefronts along Main Street, especially the former Wells Fargo location.

With the remodeling of Town Hall, Lunsford has one advantage over Wilson in her position – she has an office. Wilson’s job was added before there was office space, so she spent over a year at a desk in the hall.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE

SALE OF REAL ESTATE NORTH CAROLINA GUILFORD COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK 20 SP 628

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Walter Brent Townsend and Gwendolyn G. Townsend (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Walter Brent Townsend, Heirs of Walter Brent Townsend: Gwendolyn G. Townsend) to Trustee Services of Carolina, Trustee(s), dated August 1, 2007, and recorded in Book No. R 7325, at Page 2694 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 August 30, 2023 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in Gibsonville in the County of Guilford, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows:

All that certain lot or parcel of land situated in the City of Gibsonville, Jefferson Township, Guilford County, North Carolina and more particularly described as follows:Being all of Lot 58, Sedalia Glen as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 152, Page 136, Guilford County Registry, North Carolina. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 203 Cushman Road, Gibsonville, North Carolina.Being the same property as conveyed to Walter Brent Townsend by deed recorded 10/13/05 in Book 6415, Page 2668.

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.

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: 1284540 - 9773 Aug 16, 23, 2023 (1180)

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GUILFORD IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 22 SP 1497

Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Todd Shore dated June 28, 2019 recorded on July 1, 2019 in Book R 8169, Page 2909 of the Guilford County Public Registry (“Deed of Trust”), conveying certain real property in Guilford County to Heather Lovier, Trustee, for the benefit of Quicken Loans, Inc. 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 September 7, 2023 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 6, Phase 2, Downsfield Meadows, as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 127, Page 90, 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 407 Hodgin Farm Road, Randleman, NC 27317;

Parcel ID: 144499

A cash 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. § 45-21.30, 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

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 of the property is Todd Shore. 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, NCSB No. 58827 5550 77 Center Drive, Suite 100 Charlotte, NC 28217 PHONE: 980-201-3840 File No.: 22-41224 59604 Aug. 23, 30, 2023 (1435)

RE-NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GUILFORD IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK GUILFORD COUNTY

Special Proceedings No.22 SP 1924

Substitute Trustee: Philip A. Glass

Date of Sale: August 31, 2023

Time of Sale: 10:00 a.m.

Place of Sale: Guilford County Courthouse

Description of Property: EXHIBIT “A” THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF Guilford, STATE OF NC, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

Certain Premises in Gilmer Township, Guilford County, North Carolina, more particularly described as follows: BEING all of Lot 350 of THE FINAL PLAT OF BENNINGTON VILLAGE, SECTION 3, PHASE 5, as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 171, Page 99, in the office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County, North Carolina

This conveyance is made subject to the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for BENNINGTON VILLAGE, as recorded in Book 6092, Page 2207, and amended in Book 6177, Page 1519, Book 6254, Page 231, Book 6377, Page 1056, Book 6410, Page 2054, Book 6610, Page 2677, Book 6661, Page 1946 and Book 6820, Page 2503 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County, North Carolina, and to any other restrictions, easements and/or rights of way of record, and to ad valorem taxes for the current and subsequent years.

Subject to easements, restrictions and rights of way of record and ad valorem taxes for the current year.

Subject to easements, restrictions and rights of way of record, and utility lines and rights of way in existence over, under or upon the above described property.

PIN: 7894743888

Property Address: 5010 Mallison Way, McLeansville, NC 27301

Record Owners: Darilyn T. King and Viesta T. King Address of Property: 5010 Mallison Way McLeansville, NC 27301

Deed of Trust:

Book : R 7113 Page: 641, as modified by that Loan Modification Agreement recorded at Book 8225, Page 171

Dated: March 24, 2010

Grantors: Darilyn T. King and Viesta T. King, husband and wife

Original Beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., solely as nominee for Mortgage Investors Corporation

CONDITIONS OF SALE:

This sale is made subject to all unpaid taxes and superior liens or encumbrances of record and assessments, if any, against the said property, and any recorded leases. This sale is also subject to any applicable county land transfer tax, and the successful third party bidder shall be required to make payment for any such county land transfer tax.

A cash deposit of 5% of the purchase price will be required at the time of the sale.

Any successful bidder shall be required to tender the full balance of the purchase price so bid in cash or certified check at the time the Substitute 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 purchase price so bid at that time, he shall remain liable on his bid as provided for in North Carolina General Statutes Section 45-21.30 (d) and (e). This sale will be held open ten (10) days for upset bids as required by law.

Residential real 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 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 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 not 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. 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.

Philip A. Glass, Substitute Trustee Nodell, Glass & Haskell, L.L.P. 5540 Centerview Drive, Suite 416 Raleigh, NC 27606 Aug. 23, 30, 2023 (1350-PAID)

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GUILFORD IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 23 SP 963

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Brian Keith Gerner (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Brian Keith Gerner) to Goshen, Inc., Trustee(s), dated November 20, 2006, and recorded in Book No. R 6634, at Page 3012 and re-recorded in Book No. R 6704, at Page 3046 in Guilford County Registry, North Carolina. The Deed of Trust was modified by the following: A Loan Modification recorded on September 15, 2014, in Book No. R 7632, at Page 2427, 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

GTCC receives $50,000 from All Within My Hands’ Metallica Scholars Initiative

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For the second consecutive year, Guilford Technical Community College joined a large group of community colleges across the country to receive funding from the Metallica Scholars Initiative to enhance career and technical education programs.

The Metallica Scholars Initiative (MSI) was launched in 2019 by Metallica’s foundation, All Within My Hands (AWMH), in partnership with the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC).

MSI directly supports 42 community colleges across 33 states. By the end of this year, it will have helped more than 6,000 students pursuing careers in the trades. Metallica and AWMH have invested over $6 million in the American workforce.

“The Metallica Scholars Initiative is so important to us because we are seeing results. Five years in, with the help of community colleges across the country, we are helping people fill these essential jobs which require skills and training. We are so proud and grate-

Level in Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:00 AM on September 6, 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:

Tract I:

BEGINNING at a stake in the western margin of Roseland Street at a point 900 feet South of the southwest intersection of Macy Street and Roseland Street, and running thence in a western direction 150 feet to a stake; thence in a Southern direction parallel with Roseland Street 50 feet to a stake; thence in a eastern direction 150 feet to a stake in the western margin of Roseland Street; thence with the western margin of Roseland Street in a northern direction 50 feet to the point of BEGINNING, and being all of Lot 206, Block 18 of McAdoo Heights, as per plat thereof duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds in Plat Book 9, Page 67, and being the identical land conveyed to Walter J. Jones, and wife by Robert L. McCaskill by deed recorded in Book 880, Page 631. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 1605 Roseland Street, 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

ful that we can facilitate this program,” said Lar Ulrich, member of Metallica.

Through the Metallica Scholars Initiative, GTCC provided scholarships during the 22-23 academic year to 90 GTCC students

in programs identified as generating workforce for indemand, well-paying jobs in the region. Because many GTCC students have financial barriers beyond tuition, some of the grant money was used to cover the cost

of supplies and materials, books, and credential testing.

Forty-two scholarships were awarded to students in GTCC’s aviation manufacturing quick careers program, 32 went to students in construction and skilled trades, and 16 went to truck driver training.

“Metallica and All Within My Hands understand the need for more skilled workers in America and have generously invested in helping grow the American workforce,” said Anthony Clarke, Ph.D., president of Guilford Technical Com-

LEGAL NOTICES

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: 12282 - 53254

Aug. 23, 30, 2023

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GUILFORD IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 21 SP 800

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by James E. Reaves and Cherilyn S. Reaves (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): James E. Reaves and Cherilyn S. Reaves) to Chandler & Schiffman, PA, Trustee(s), dated May 3, 2019, and recorded in Book No. R 8150, at Page 1175 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 September 6, 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:

Being all of Lot 128 as shown on the final plat of Triple Lakes, Phase Five, Map One of Four, as recorded in Plat Book 163, at Page 80, in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County, North Carolina. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 705 Gadwall Drive, 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.

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: 4046 - 14276 Aug. 23, 30, 2023

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GUILFORD IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 23 SP 1067

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Dorothy M. Lewis (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Dorothy M. Lewis) to John C. Warren, Trustee(s), dated January 14, 2008, and recorded in Book No. R 6837, at Page 450 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 September 6, 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:

BEGINNING at a point in the East side of Park Avenue, 51.5 feet Southwardly from Dewey Street, and running thence with line of Park Avenue Southwardly 51.5 feet to a stake; thence Eastwardly 145 feet to a 10 foot alley; thence with said alley Northwardly 59.6 feet to a stake, Barker’s corner; thence

munity College. “Specifically, for GTCC, this grant means the educational journey for many GTCC students will be possible and critical positions in our region’s workforce will be filled with well-trained employees.”

Direct impact on job and wage growth is an important element of what drives the Metallica Scholars Initiative. On average, students who complete the program see new job opportunities and increased salary potential up to three times higher than pre-program.

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with Barker’s line Westwardly 145 feet to the point of BEGINNING, with the privilege of use of said alley for ingress, egress and regress. The above described lot being No. 16, Block 24, “Summit Avenue Building Company’s subdivision. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 746 Park Avenue, 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. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC.

Metallica continued its support of community colleges with grants to 42 colleges across the country.

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WEEK OF AUG. 28, 2023

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A relaxed mood early in the week could give way to hightemperature disputes. The Aries Lamb should resist being pulled into heated quarrels that could really singe your wool.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Satisfy that practical obligation first, then feel free to indulge in your creative endeavors. Also, check for hidden or overlooked areas where repairs might be long overdue.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20)

Home is still the Twins’ major focus this week, but outside matters begin to take on added importance, especially those involving possible career moves. Stay alert for signs of change.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A travel plan might need to undergo some considerable adjustments because of unexpected changes. Keep an open mind and let the facts guide you on how you want to handle this.

LEO (July 23 to August 22)

Playing cat and mouse with a

By deMI TaVeRas

Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (PG-13) — Chris Pine leads this fantasy-action film based on the role-playing board game Dungeons & Dragons. Pine plays a widower named Edgin, who’s also the leader of a band of thieves, including a barbarian (Michelle Rodriguez), a sorcerer (Justice Smith) and a con artist (Hugh Grant). Edgin is so desperate to bring his wife back from the dead by stealing a “Tablet of Reawakening” that he’s ultimately imprisoned and loses his daughter. After he escapes prison with the help of his barbarian bestie, the pair stop at nothing until

matter you’ve been avoiding wastes time, energy and, most importantly, an opportunity. Ask someone with experience to help you get started.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A shift in policy might not please you, but before you put up a “no go” wall of resistance, examine the circumstances. You might be pleasantly surprised at what you find.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Yesterday’s critiques about your methods might have already evolved into today’s praise for your achievements. Good for you. Now go on and continue to build on your credibility.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) An occasional temperamental flare-up might occur, as you continue to help get things back to normal. Stay with it. You should soon get some idea of where to take things next.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) A negative reaction to what you believe was a well-deserved request might mean that you need to reconsider

they can find the tablet and get Edgin’s daughter back. The film hits streaming on Aug. 25, after a slight underperformance at the box office. (Amazon Prime Video)

You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah (PG13) — It’s a Sandler family affair for this new comedy film premiering Aug. 25! While Adam Sandler’s daughters, Sadie and Sunny, have made appearances throughout his many movies, Sunny takes center stage here in the lead role of Stacy Friedman. Stacy is a preteen girl who does everything with her best friend, Lydia, and they’re obsessed with planning

your position and make changes accordingly.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) There’s always room for someone new at the Sea Goat’s table. The someone new for this week could bring a message you’ve been waiting a long time to hear.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A pile-on of personal matters this week might seem too overwhelming to deal with, but handling them on a one-by-one basis could have you out from under it by the weekend.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) A friend might need your good advice regarding a matter. Be supportive, but unless you can be absolutely sure you have all the facts, also be careful about any suggestions you’re asked to offer.

BORN THIS WEEK: You have a talent for bringing out the best in people, no doubt due to your inspiring work ethic and sensitive nature.

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their upcoming bat mitzvahs. However, when Lydia accidentally steals the boy Stacy’s been crushing on, Stacy reaches her first true test before her rite of passage, as her world feels like it’s come crashing down on her. Adam, Jackie and Sadie Sandler also star in this wholesome coming-ofage film, along with Idina Menzel and “Saturday

Strange But True

By LUCIe WInBORne

• A microwaved baseball will fly much farther than a frozen one, as warmer balls weigh less and move faster due to less air resistance.

• Each strand of a human hair can contain traces of 14 elements, including gold.

• During a period in his artistic career, Pablo Picasso primarily used shades of blue in his paintings, reflecting his melancholic state at the time.

• It’s not just humans who use “baby talk” with their offspring: Mother bottlenose dolphins have been observed altering their whistle pitch and range when communicating with their calves.

• Hawaii had no mosquitoes until the 19th century, when they were accidentally introduced by trading ships.

• A law student at Spain’s University of Malaga once etched tiny notes into the sides of blue Bic pens before taking an exam. While points could perhaps be awarded for the learner’s creativity, it also resulted in a repeat of their entire academic year.

• The world record for nonstop video

gaming — 138 hours and 34 seconds — was set by Carrie Swidecki in 2015, when she beat her own previous world record.

• Hamburger University, established by McDonald’s to train restaurant managers and owner-operators, has a lower acceptance rate than Harvard University and awards its graduates a Hamburgerology degree.

• A Eulachon’s flesh is so oily that this fatty fish will burn like a candle when dried.

• From the “too much of a good thing” files: A 41-year-old man from the Netherlands referred to only as “Jonathan” was banned from donating sperm after fathering over 550 children.

• Cheetos were invented by USDA military scientists during World War II as a result of their being tasked with finding a way to utilize surplus cornmeal.

Thought for the Day: “The only way to have a life is to commit to it like crazy.” —

Angelina Jolie

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Night Live’s” Sarah Sherman. (Netflix)

BS High (NR) — On Aug. 29, 2021, a high school football game between Bishop Sycamore High School and IMG Academy was televised on ESPN that ended with a final score of 58-0. After such a blowout occurred and certain conditions of the game were

called into question, an investigation was launched into Bishop Sycamore, where the Ohio Department of Education ruled that the school actually didn’t exist! The team operated under the guise of representing a “school” without a real campus, teachers or trainers, incurring thousands of dollars in debt from housing the players in hotels. How Bishop Sycamore had even begun to pull this stunt off gets explored in this documentary film premiering Aug. 23. (Max)

Transfusion (R) — In this Australian crime film premiering Aug. 24, Sam Worthington — from the Avatar films — lays down

all his token grittiness for the role of ex-special forces operative Ryan Logan. After losing his wife in a car accident, Ryan was left to raise his son, Billy, by himself, but Billy increasingly gets into trouble with the law. When the question of Billy remaining in his custody is brought up, Ryan takes rash action to join his former superior officer, now turned criminal, for a quick cash grab that spins out of control. While Transfusion is promoted as a thriller, the title of “crime drama” would be better suited, as the characters’ narratives remain the true focal point of the film. (Hulu)

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Photo courtesy of Netflix Zaara Kuttemperoor, left, and sadie sandler star in You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah

Living Life to the Fullest

By Ma RTI e eMORy COURTES y OF F ORS y T h FAMILy MAGA z INE

Quietly nestled on 84 acres of land in Randleman, NC, Victory Junction was created as a love and family filled tribute to fourth generation NASCAR driver, Adam Petty, son of NASCAR driver Kyle Petty, and grandson of racing legend Richard Petty. It’s frequently referred to as a living memorial to Adam and, without a doubt, Victory Junction could not be more about living life to the fullest!

After Adam’s tragic death in 2000, the Petty family founded Victory Junction, fulfilling Adam’s personal dream of opening a camp for seriously ill children, and the first campers arrived in 2004. Life at Victory Junction is the epitome of respect and teamwork, where children and teens put aside any health limitations and simply focus on fun.

For 13-year-old Mack Raymer, experiencing the joy that is Victory Junction makes him feel like a regular kid — and that is life-changing, explains his mother, Casey Raymer. “At Victory Junction, he isn’t special because of his disabilities or his healthcare challenges, he’s special because he’s Mack — wickedly funny and, as he is quick to tell you ‘adorable Mack’,” she shares.

Mack has been attending camp since he was 8 years old and is part of the neuro/genetics camp because it’s really his genetic condition that is the umbrella under which the rest of his medical conditions fall. Mack has 22q deletion syndrome. That tiny piece of missing DNA has mas-

sive implications for nearly all areas of his health and development.

“Mack spends so much time dreading things — upcoming surgeries (he’s had more than 20, including two open heart surgeries to repair a congenital heart defect), doctor appointments, x-rays, blood draws, the list goes on — it’s wonderful for him to have something he can have unbridled excitement about,” says Casey. Mack’s pediatrician strongly encouraged the family to complete the application and send him to camp — knowing it

would be good for both Mack and his family.

“He had to be brave, and we had to be brave,” says Casey.

“We had been through so much with him; we couldn’t imagine trusting his care to someone else. But, we shouldn’t have worried — Mack couldn’t be in more caring and capable hands than those at Victory Junction. The staff and volunteers are incredible! They are enthusiastic, nurturing, skilled and — most of all — fun!”

In fact, Mack’s typically developing twin brother and his

younger brother are sometimes even a bit jealous he gets to go to such an amazing camp, says his mom!

“He gets to ride in hot air balloons, kiss fish, ride horses, shoot a bow and arrow, ride a zip line, get up-close with NASCAR — he truly gets to be a kid!” Casey adds that the Raymer family truly is a “camp” family — and both Mack’s brothers have been attending sleepaway camps for years. But, Mack could never attend those camps, and even most day camps aren’t equipped to manage his signifi-

cant, specialized healthcare needs.

“There are trips and activities that our other kids would like to do, that just aren’t an option for Mack,” explains Casey. “Knowing he is having an incredible time at camp allows us to do some of those things without feeling like he’s missing out on anything. That makes Victory Junction Camp a true family blessing! Mack’s condition includes a compromised immune system and global developmental delays, and he is also g-tube dependent for all his nutrition. A palate repair surgery is scheduled for this spring — but there is plenty of time for him to recover and be ready for another amazing year of camp! When asked what his favorite thing about Victory Junction is — Mack’s response is simple and from the heart — EVERYTHING!

Visit victoryjunction.org for more information on camp opportunities and to learn more about the Victory Junction mission. The beautiful campsite is located at 4500 Adam’s Way in Randleman, NC and is open for tours Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Call 336.498.9055 to schedule a visit.