Jamestown News - January 25, 2023

D.r. horton wins annexation, rezoning, more

By CAR ol BR ook S freela N ce writer cab1hp@gmail.com

Finally. D.R. Horton was able to do what Diamondback Investments could not.

After nearly three years of public hearings, discussions, hundreds of social media posts by those against, and other public meetings, on Jan. 17 the Jamestown Town Council approved development requests for the former Johnson farm along Guilford College and Mackay roads, as yet un-named.

Developer D.R. Horton received unanimous approval to annex the property as well as rezone it from Agricultural (AG) to Planned Unit Development (PUD) on conditions set out in a development agreement between the developer and the Town. This agreement also was

unanimously approved after months of back and forth between the company and the Town.

According to Jamestown’s Land Use Attorney Tom Terrell, this is the largest land use decision since 1752, when the Town was first settled.

Text amendment

Marc Isaacson, attorney for D.R. Horton, said the parties involved went through the entire Land Development Ordinance (LDO) to ensure the builder would be compliant. Finding some unacceptable areas, the company requested a text amendment to the LDO regarding the PUD, which the Council also unanimously approved.

The rationale for the text amendment was that the original PUD section of

The first meeting of the year for the Jamestown Business Association will be a Meet and Greet Jan. 30 at Simply Thai and Sushi Bar, 122 E. Main Street. The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. Those interested in learning more about JBA are invited to attend to network, meet the new officers and find out plans for the coming year.

The mission of JBA is to improve and promote the business community of Jamestown through active participation of its members. All persons or organizations wishing to further the quality of life and business in the Greater Jamestown business area are encouraged to join.

Council covers regular business

The Jamestown Town Council had other business on its agenda that did not relate to the D.S. Horton development, but these items took up considerably less of their time — less than 30 minutes total.

Several years ago, the Town Council changed the procedure for funding local non-profit organizations, essentially turning them into contractors, rather than giving grants.

As part of the Consent Agenda, the Council approved amendments to the contracts of the His-

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toric Jamestown Society and the Jamestown Public Library.

HJS would like to use the $10,500 allotted for facilities maintenance.

“The use of our Town funding for protecting and repairing our facilities is more urgent than the originally intended use for historical markers,” wrote HJS President Julia Ebel. “Current and timely needs for water mitigation, tree maintenance (including historic walnut trees), painting, and wood repairs are critical for preservation of our historic structures.

Management of facilities

the LDO — created June 2020 — applied only to small subdivisions, not the 1,500-unit development D.R. Horton proposed on the approximately 467 acres. Part 1, Article VIII, Sec. 8.3 of the LDO was changed to read, “The Planned Unit Development (PUD) district recognizes that some projects on large tracts require much greater flexibility to enable applicants to create higher-quality projects than are otherwise possible under the strict applications of the LDO … .”

Councilmember Martha Wolfe suggested an amendment to the text amendment that would allow a PUD applicant the “flexibility,” rather than “freedom,” to create its own development standards … (Part 1. Article Viii, Section 8.3 Description of Zoning Districts).

Terrell, who presented the amendment, agreed, as did the Council, which found the amendment consistent with the LDO.

It took the Town Council less than 30 minutes to make its decision.

Several members of the standing-room-only audience took issue with this process but amendments can be done at any time and become effective immediately.

During public comment, Robert Frederick remarked that since this amendment changed the PUD, Council could not legally vote on D.R. Horton’s plan since it was constructed using earlier PUD specifications.

Others opined that D.R. Horton is telling the town what to do.

Brent Ayers said the text amendment gives the devel-

oper more flexibility and wiggle room and less flexibility to the Town.

Nicki Stewart asked why the Town is bending over backwards to get the same development Diamondback Investment Group proposed. She quoted reasons from previous Town Council minutes as to why Diamondback was denied, citing these were the same reasons D.R. Horton has asked to be accepted.

Annexation

The Council took over one hour to hear information regarding annexation of the former Johnson Farm property before making their unanimous positive decision.

Introducing the public hearing for annexation, Town Manager Matthew Johnson pointed out that rather than four parcels of

land, the property is now eight after Guilford County re-assigned parcel numbers but this did not change any of D.R. Horton’s requests or the amount of acreage under consideration. He added the property has been part of the Town’s Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction for nearly 40 years.

D.R. Horton proposes to “develop a high quality, master-planned community including numerous housing types, site features and uses not permitted in the agricultural district,” according to Johnson.

In answer to Councilmember Lawrence Straughn’s question, Terrell said the original commercial portion has been removed, thus lowering the potential traffic in the area for those residents

Former resident performs in touring musical production

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From performing the role of Clara in High Point Ballet’s version of the Nutcracker at age 10, to touring in Hits! The Musical at age 19, Madeline Underwood has watched her dream of a dance career steadily unfold.

“Going into the audition for Hits! I realized it would be an opportunity to show my skill set and could serve as a stepping stone for more,” Underwood said. “I was excited to go and see what would happen.”

Hits! The Musical is a journey of 100 popular pop, rock and Broadway hits from the 1960s to present day. The singing and dancing is spotlighted by spectacular costume changes, lighting and sound that elevate the show to a first-class production.

Unique to a show of this quality is the ages of the 29-member cast, which range from 10-22. Thousands of young people in 31 cities nationwide auditioned. Underwood was one of the 10 featured dancers, along with 19 singers, chosen to participate.

Underwood’s love of dance began after seeing a performance of the Nutcracker when she was just 3 years old. Her parents Matt and Stephanie agreed she could take lessons and her interest in the art of dancing continued to grow. By the time she performed as Clara, Underwood had already played several other parts in the well-know production.

As a member of the Starz Elite Dance Center in High Point, she took many styles of dance but her favorites

Council clarifies audience statements

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Several questions/comments were raised in the public comment part of the public hearings during the Jan. 17 Town Council regarding the D.R. Horton project. The Jamestown News reached out to Mayor Lynn Montgomery and the Town Council for clarification.

Regarding the responses, Montgomery said they were “a bit redundant as we have answered many of these questions in previous meetings and again at Tuesday’s Council meeting.” While

this is true, the questions, and even accusations, were still asked again.

JN: To clarify, will D.R. Horton pay for some/all infrastructure construction/upgrades? D.R. Horton will be responsible for installing 100 percent of the public infrastructure needed to service their project at their expense. Additionally, as part of the negation of the Development Agreement, the Town will benefit from the installation of a water line extending from Hunt Chase Drive to connect to existing water lines, which D.R. Horton agreed to extend at their expense. This

new “loop” will improve water quality and quantity to existing Jamestown residents. The Town will receive a significant sum of money through system development fees. Those fees, which all developers and new utility customers pay, help offset the cost of replacing existing and/or repairing capital assets needed to provide capacity that will continue to meet the demands placed on the system by new customers or development.

JN: Several people said Council could not legally vote on D.R. Horton’s plan since it was based on the PUD previous to Jan. 17.

Since the amendment went into affect Jan. 17 immediately before the rezoning/annexation/development agreement votes, it appears everything is legal. Comments? Yes, when the vote was completed, the new language became effective immediately. The Town was well within its rights to modify the ordinance with the text amendment and then apply it to the subsequent items on the agenda.

JN: Are the apartments included in the density of 3.2 units/ acre or not? Both opinions were expressed. The proposed density of this project is 3.2 units per acre

or less. There is no

method” for calculating density. Per our laws, density is calculated using gross acreage. Therefore, at its highest calculated density (1,500 units on 467 acres), staff believes that once the final engineering is complete, the number of overall units will be less than 1,500. (JN: Apartments are included in the 1,500 units.)

JN: What makes the D.R. Horton development better than Diamondback’s? Why deny Diamondback and approve D.R. Horton? Was this because D.R. Hor-

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(left) former Jamestown resident madeline underwood aspires to having a career as a professional dancer. (Right) madeline underwood performed a variety of parts in different productions of high point Ballet’s version of the Nutcracker, but her favorite was portraying Clara.

underwood, third from left, looks forward to dancing in the touring production of Hits! The Musical beginning feb. 23.

Obituaries

Richard Weeks, Jr.

June 11, 1943 - January 15, 2023

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Richard Lon Weeks, Jr, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023, in Louisville, KY. He was born on June 11, 1943, in Greensboro, NC. He was predeceased by his parents, Richard Lon and Doris Jean Leary Weeks, and his brother, John Webb Weeks. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Bonnie Weeks of Louisville, his sons, Richard Lon Weeks, III (Tracey) of Greensboro and Kendrick Collins Weeks (Ansley) of South Mills River, NC, step son Tim Allen of Lexington, KY and step daughter, Angie Banta of Louisville, KY; his sisters, Jean Weeks Cannon of Charlotte NC, and Cynthia Weeks Shields of Wilmington NC, and his grandchildren, Richard Lon Weeks, IV, Abbey Weeks Bruggeworth, Kestrel Weeks, Remi Allen, Reece Allen, Tory Allen, Caitlyn Banta, and Nicholas Banta.

Dick was incredibly proud of his two boys, Richard and Kendrick. He loved spending time with them and their families. He was always willing to drive from a long distance to be with them for holidays, dance recitals, golf tournaments, beach trips, and ball games.

A graduate of Greensboro Senior High School and the University of North Carolina, Dick was an avid Tar Heels fan and attended football and basketball games in Chapel Hill for nearly 50 years. He loved to discuss the current status of UNC teams with anyone who would listen.

Dick loved the beach, spending his childhood summers at Atlantic Beach, NC, and returning to Emerald Isle and Pine Knoll Shores every year. He looked forward to fishing, revisiting old haunts, and eating the best seafood in the world!

Dick had a successful career with Martin Marietta. Upon retirement, Dick and Bonnie moved to Rarity Bay, Tennessee. He enjoyed boating on the lake, playing golf, and entertaining his friends and family. He was the life of the party and lit up the room. His sense of humor was well-known, and all who met him loved him.

We are in the process of arranging a celebration of life.

are jazz, contemporary and hip-hop. She participated in a variety of dance competitions, winning numerous regional and national awards.

After completing Jamestown Middle School, Underwood chose to attend high school at Penn-Griffin School of the Arts in High Point. She moved to Brea, Calif., her senior year to train at Brea Space, a school of dance under the direction of Krista Miller. This launch training program provides approximately 20 hours a week of training in all dance styles, plus preparation for auditions, journaling classes and on-camera work.

“(Leaving my family behind in Jamestown) was scary at first,” Underwood admits. “I did not know anyone, but was lucky to join a program of dancers who wanted the same thing I did.

“I had always liked dance, but once I turned 15 I started to realize it was something I really wanted to do. Whenever I saw movies with dancing

visiting commercial businesses..

rezoning

The Town Council took less than 16 minutes to unanimously approve the rezoning petition.

“A zoning map amendment is different from a PUD rezoning amendment,” Terrell said. “A PUD zoning difference is essentially a blank slate. For a tract of this size, I believe there would be unanimity in a planning community that a PUD zoning district, if it’s done right would much better serve the public and the Town.”

development agreement

A draft development agreement was posted on the

I would research the choreographers.”

Underwood finished her senior year at Penn-Griffin online and returned home to participate at her high school graduation with her classmates.

She is currently taking online classes at Guilford Technical Community College and hopes to eventually get a bachelor’s degree in fine arts. Taking classes online makes it easier for her to continue her education since she can fit her classes into the rehearsal schedule for the upcoming production.

“Getting to be part of Hits! has taught me a lot about being in a professional show and given me the opportunity to travel,” Underwood said. “It is my first major live production. The thought of going from city to city and always being on stage is exciting.”

During the summer, the cast rehearsed six days a week in St. Petersburg, Fla. Participants learned their parts separately before putting the show all together. The

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Town’s website Dec. 15, then updated Dec. 21 and Jan. 3 before the final draft was posted Jan. 11.

The development agreement will run for 40 years and will stay with the property no matter who the owner is. Should D.R. Horton sell the property, the new owner would be required to abide by the agreement.

Wolfe suggested two amendments to the development agreement, which were approved by D.R. Horton.

The Council took approximately one hour to hear information about the development agreement before giving it unanimous approval.

“The reality is, this is the best we can get from this developer,” Wolfe said.

Terrell pointed out that the two largest cities in North Carolina, Charlotte and Raleigh, do not do development agreements.

“This development agreement has been a tool for elevating the quality of this project,” he added, “and for giving the citizens of Jamestown something that is far better than what could have or would have been approved under a standard zoning.”

D.R. Horton has not had engineering done for a final site plan. There are nine different types of housing planned with open spaces and trees. The company is working on a plan to preserve some of the history of the property with photos displayed in the amenity center.

“The historical aspect is going to be awesome,” said D.R. Horton’s Ryan

group will meet back in Florida for final rehearsals before the tour begins with shows in Asheville on Feb. 23 and Feb. 25.

“My favorite number is ‘Living La Vida Loca,’” Underwood said. “It includes all 10 dancers and some of the singers. It is so high energy and so much fun.”

As exciting as participating in Hits! The Musical is for Underwood, she wants even more for the future.

“My hope was for dance to take me everywhere,” she said. “This show does that. My goal now is to get steady work and perform around the country. I would like to perform in films and television also.”

In addition to the shows in Asheville, the 50-plus city tour of Hits! The Musical will also appear in Durham March 23 and in Charlotte March 24.

For tickets and other tour dates go to www.thehitstour.com. Information about the show can also be found on social media @hitsthemusical.

Motes. The company plans to improve the design of the amenities center, which will look like the Mackay hunting lodge, and display historic photographs.

The Futrell-MackayArmstrong house does not appear to be in savable condition, however.

public comments

During each of the four public hearings relating to the D.R. Horton project, citizens had the opportunity to voice their concerns.

Several people spoke during all four hearings. Each comment was received by applause from the audience.

Most of those speaking were, as some said, frustrated and outraged by the thought of this project.

They asked all votes be postponed. Some stated the Council is not listening to citizens and valid questions are not being answered, nor is Council following procedure and is not being transparent.

Environmentalists said the development agreement was locking Jamestown into the environmental and everchanging world as it is now.

Most in the audience were unhappy with the density of the proposed development, which would be 1,500 units with 3.2 units per acre. The previous project submitted by Diamondback was for 1,269 units with 2.75 per acre. Residents also believed that density to be too high.

Terrell noted that the apartments are included in the 3.2 units per acre number.

Seth Harry and Associates, community planners,

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is essential to provide a safe and inviting site for visitors from the Jamestown community, across the United States, and beyond.”

The Jamestown Public Library requested an amendment that would add $10,000 to the contract from the Town.

“Due to inflation, the increase is needed for operations of the library,” said Gary Haynes, president of the Old Jamestown School Association, Inc., which oversees the library. “The Town has been most supportive of the Jamestown Public Library from its inception in 1986 and for that we are extremely grateful.”

Since the latter impacts the Town’s budget, a budget amendment was passed.

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A second budget amendment also passed to provide funding for a new employee. Current staff does not have time or the expertise to adequately handle the reporting, compliance and other requirements of federal Uniform Guidance that

held property visioning workshops in September of 2021 and as a result of input by attendees — including D.R. Horton employees — came up with a plan for the property. No one spoke up to say the plan Harry came up with perfect but it was mentioned that it was better than the one Diamondback presented.

Katie Gumerson pointed out Harry’s plan was not what Horton shows in its plan, which includes apartments and townhomes. Harry’s plan did not.

One citizen pointed out that Harry did not ask for input from attendees, rather only giving them choices. She also noted that D.R. Horton employees were allowed to vote, which skewed the results.

Jessica Brooks Ingram Odell reminded the Council that the old Jamestown Public School had been scheduled for demolition until a group of citizens rallied to save it.

“We feel helpless,” Odell said, adding that she feels the Council is washing its hands of the residents.

The meeting, which lasted over 3.5 hours, including two 10-minute breaks, is available at www.youtube.com/c/TownofJamestownNC. All information about the rezoning, annexation and development agreement are available in the Jan. 17 Town Council packet at https://www. jamestown-nc.gov/my-government/meeting-minutesand-schedules and https:// www.jamestown-nc.gov/ my-government/planningzoning

is required for the federal grants the Town has received or for which it has applied. The funds will eliminate the budget of $70,000 for two proposed debt payments, one of which was paid for out of available cash and the other was less than expected.

The Council recognized Sharen Apple, accounting manager and human resources, for her 16 years of service to the Town of Jamestown. Apple will retire Jan. 27.

Town Manager Matthew Johnson reported that a draft of a strategic golf course plan has been completed and staff will be meeting with a consultant regarding the draft.

Johnson also said that in early April the Town would be switching to solid waste garbage cans. This is in addition to the current recycling cans. A video has been produced about the cans and will soon be available at JamestownCanDo-NC.gov. Also, further information will soon be going out to residents.

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Mark E. Clark, Administrator Estate of KEITH DOUGLAS CLARK, JR. Post Office Box 2608 High Point, NC 27261

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GUILFORD IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOSEPHINE H. WILLIAMS A/K/A LILLIAN JOSEPHINE HODGIN WILLIAMS The undersigned, having heretofore qualified as Co-Executors of the Estate of Josephine H. Williams a/k/a Lillian Josephine Hodgin

AMENDED NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY 22-SP-1696

UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by Solomon B. Sterling and Ariana M. Sterling dated October 30, 1997 and recorded on October 31, 1997, in Book 4605 at page 926, 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 February 1, 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: 1909 Opal Drive, Greensboro, NC 27403

Tax Parcel ID: 28705

Present Record Owner: Solomon B. Sterling and Ariana M. Sterling a/k/a Solomon B. Sterling and Ariana M. Sterling 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.

Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, any Land Transfer 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 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. If the Trustee or Substitute Trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit.

Reasons of such inability to convey title include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the sale and reinstatement of the loan without knowledge of the Substitute Trustee(s).

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

Additional Notice where the Real Property is Residential with less than 15 Rental Units: An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the Clerk of Superior Court of the County in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or/after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the Notice that is at least ten (10) days, but no more than ninety (90) days, after the sale date contained in the Notice of Sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the Notice of Termination. Upon termination

Karen W. Koontz, Co-Executor Myra W. Montgomery, Co-Executor c/o Davis McDonald, Esq. Carruthers & Roth, P.A. Attorneys & Counselors at Law 235 North Edgeworth Street (27401) Post Office Box 540 Greensboro, North Carolina 27402. Jan. 25; Feb. 1, 8 and 15, 2023

NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE TO CREDITORS GUILFORD COUNTY

The undersigned, having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Virginia F. Makofske, late of 8208 Quail Creek Drive, Colfax, NC 27235, does hereby notify all persons, firms or corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned, c/o Angela Kreinbrink,

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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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

NORTH CAROLINA GUILFORD COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 22 SP 638

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Kerri Coleman (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Kerri Coleman) to Devan L. Shumway, Trustee(s), dated August 23, 2019, and recorded in Book No. R 8188, at Page 2509 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 February 1, 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:

All that certain lot, parcel or tract of land, situate and lying in the City of High Point, County of Guilford, State of North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows:

Lying and being in Guilford County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows:

Being all of Lot 20 Piper’s way map of which is recorded in Plat Book 93 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 3205 Pipers Way, High Point, North Carolina.

Property Address: 3205 Pipers Way High Point, NC 27265

Tax Parcel: 0206834

For Informational Purposes Only:

Property Address: 3205 Pipers Way, High Point, NC 27265

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

McAllister, Aldridge & Kreinbrink, PLLC, P.O. Box 5006, High Point, North Carolina 27262 on or before the 25th day of April 2023, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms or corporations indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 25th day of January 2023.

Catherine Mary Makofske Goldstein Executor of the Estate of Virginia F. Makofske Angela Kreinbrink Attorney at Law McAllister, Aldridge & Kreinbrink, PLLC P.O. Box 5006 201 Neal Place High Point, North Carolina 27262 Jan. 25; Feb. 1, 8 and 15, 2023

undersigned, having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Lane C. Schermerhorn aka Evonne Lane Schermerhorn, hereby notifies all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the decedent to present them to the undersigned before April 25, 2023, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. Anyone indebted to said estate should make

This the 25th day of January, 2023.

Mr. Thomas J. Schermerhorn Theodora A. Vaporis, Attorney c/o Tuggle Duggins P.A. PO Box 2888 Greensboro, NC 27402 Jan. 25; Feb. 1, 8 and 15, 2023

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF THE ESTATE OF MOZELLE HARRIS CHALMERS, deceased All persons, firms and corporations having claims against MOZELLE HARRIS CHALMERS, deceased, late of Guilford County, North Carolina, are notified to present the same to the undersigned on or before April 29, 2023, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the Estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 25th day of January, 2023.

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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: 6638 - 25262 Jan 18, 25, 2023 (1376)

AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA GUILFORD COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 20 SP 428

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Ella Harris (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Ella Harris) to Josh Costner, Trustee(s), dated October 5, 2018, and recorded in Book No. R 8093, at Page 746 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 February 8, 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 AN EXISTING IRON PIPE in the north right of way line of Peterson Avenue, which piont of beginning is located south 88 deg. 23’ east, 162 feet from an iron pipe in the north right of way line of Peterson Avenue and the east rights of way line of Elwell Avenue, and running thence

Greensboro, NC 27401 - 2427 Telephone: (336) 275 9381 January 25, February 1, 8, 15, 2023

NOTICE TO CREDITORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GUILFORD IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT HORNER PARKS The undersigned, having heretofore qualified as Executor of the Estate of Robert Horner Parks, deceased, late of Guilford County, North Carolina, hereby notifies all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before Wednesday, April 26, 2023 or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of any recovery thereon. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 25th day of January, 2023. Robert Daniel Parks, Executor c/o Davis McDonald, Esq.

from the point of beginning north 04 deg. 59’ east 75 feet to an iron pipe in the line of Lot #4, thence with the line of Lot #4 south 88 deg. 23’ east 138 feet to an iron pipe, southeast corner of Lot #4, thence south 04 deg 59 west 75 feet to an iron pipe in the north right of way line of Peterson Avenue; thence with the north right of way line of Peterson Avenue north 88 23’ west 138 feet to the point and place of BEGINNING, and being a portion of Lots #1, #2 & #3, Block F, of Bessemer Park Subdivision, as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 5, Page 352, in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County, NC. Pursuant to a survey by Wayne L. Stutts, P.A., RLS dated 7-6-94, revised 3-29-95. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 3905 Peterson 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. 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: 2442 - 5583 Jan. 25; Feb. 1, 2023

need to place a notice? call charles at 336-316-1231! Notices in the Jamestown News can also be found online at www.NCNotices.com

Williams, deceased, late of Guilford County, North Carolina, hereby notifies all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before Wednesday, April 26, 2023 or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of any recovery thereon. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 25th day of January, 2023.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF LANE C. SCHERMERHORN aka EVONNE LANE SCHERMERHORN

The

immediate payment to the undersigned.

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Salome’s Stars

Week of Jan. 30, 2023

Aries (March 21 to April 19) You might be hurt by a colleague’s harsh criticism. But don’t let it shake your confidence in what you’re trying to do. A more positive aspect starts to appear by week’s end.

TAurus (April 20 to May 20) You’re torn between your sensible self and the part of you that enjoys acquiring lovely things. Best advice: Wait for a sale, and then buy yourself something wonderful.

GeMini (May 21 to June 20) Your artistic side has practical applications this week, such as redecorating your home or redesigning your personal stationery. Whatever you do, someone special will like it.

CAnCer (June 21 to July 22) You could be drawn into a problem between friends or family members. Best bet: Ask the questions that go to the heart of the matter, and then get them all together for a group hug.

leo (July 23 to August 22)

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Everything Everywhere

All at Once (r) — Evelyn Quan lives in a state of chaos in her everyday life.

She is the owner of a laundromat and mother to her misunderstood daughter, Joy, and a million other tasks always seem to snatch up her attention. Because of this, her relationships begin to fall apart, leading up to one seemingly ordinary day when her life gets flipped upside down. A version of her husband, Waymond, from an alternate universe, visits her in need of her help from the evil Jobu Tupaki, who plans to destroy each existing universe one by

As much as you love being the center of attention, your big Lion’s heart impels you to share the spotlight with a colleague who helped you with that wellpraised project.

virGo (August 23 to September 22) Your eagerness to act on a challenge is wisely tempered early in the week by a lack of necessary information. Things begin to clear up during the weekend.

liBrA (September 23 to October 22) A relationship you’d hoped would keep going seems to be going nowhere. Close it out and move on to a brighter romantic aspect just beginning to manifest itself.

sCorpio (October 23 to November 21) Things don’t go completely as planned this week. But enjoy the surprises, even if you have to adjust your schedule. Some of them could be quite delightful.

sAGiTTArius (November 22 to December 21) Making choices is usually easy for you straight-shooting Archers. But a

one. As this alternate Waymond teaches her about the multiverse, Evelyn learns she has a much bigger purpose than she ever imagined in the fight against Jobu. With Michelle Yeoh and Ke Huy Quan taking home Golden Globes for this visually stunning film, Everything Everywhere All at Once is incredibly profound — and a must-watch. Out now. (Showtime)

You People (r) — Ezra Cohen (Jonah Hill) hasn’t had much luck in his quest for love, although marriage is something he definitely sees in his future. When he accidentally wanders in Amira’s (Lauren London)

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• During World War II, the Lay-Z-Boy company had to stop producing recliners because of the war effort. Instead, they used their production facility to mass produce (we hope much more comfortable) seats for tanks and other military vehicles.

• Champagne was originally a holy wine.

• The only people guaranteed to get Super Bowl rings, regardless of a game’s outcome, are the referees, though their rings aren’t nearly as large or valuable as that of the players.

• In the 1880s, a railroad signalman named James Edwin Wide taught a South African baboon to perform his job by recognizing the whistles that indicated a train was about to change tracks. Dubbed “Signalman Jack,” the animal performed his duties so well that not only was he formally hired at a salary of 20 cents per day and half a bottle of beer per week, he carried on for nine years until his death from tuberculosis in 1890.

new development could deflect your aim. Try to put off decisions until you know more.

CApriCorn (December 22 to January 19) While part of you might prefer taking a more familiar path, let your more daring and — admit it —super-curious self see what the unexplored has to offer.

AQuArius (January 20 to February 18) Those nasty types have slithered back under the rocks and present no more problems. Now’s the time to move ahead on that promising new relationship.

pisCes (February 19 to March 20) A new offer could clear up that lingering money problem. Also, a more confident attitude on your part might help you get that personal situation back on track.

Born THis WeeK: You have a way of turning chaos into order. You’re also generous with your help for those who seek it. ©2023 King Features Synd., Inc.

Couch Theatre

Black family isn’t as seamless as he thought it’d be.

Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Mike Epps also star in this relatable comedy film, cowritten by Hill and director Kenya Barris. “You People” premieres Jan. 27. (Netflix)

Amira,

car, thinking that she’s his Uber driver, he begs her for the chance to make it up to her. Ezra and Amira begin to hit it off, and Ezra finally feels like he’s found the right person for him. As he makes plans to propose to

• Trees were not around for 90% of Earth’s history.

• Queen lead singer Freddie Mercury’s overbite resulted from four extra teeth in his upper jaw. He refused to have them removed, however, for fear the surgery would affect his voice and vocal range.

• In the 2015 film “Jurassic World,” Chris Pratt’s character carries a stainless Marlin 1895 — the only firearm on Marlin’s website that’s rated for a T-Rex.

• Two churches in Vrontados, Greece, have a particularly unconventional way of marking the Easter holiday: They fire rockets at each other! While they used to use cannons, those were outlawed. The tradition has been carried out for at least four centuries.

Thought for the Day: “The heart of man is very much like the sea, it has its storms, it has its tides and in its depths it has its pearls too.” —Vincent Van Gogh

Shotgun Wedding (r) Originally starring Armie Hammer as the male lead before abuse allegations came out against him, this romantic comedy film about a destination wedding replaced him with Josh Duhamel in the male lead role, with Jennifer Lopez as his opposite. They play a couple named Tom and Darcy, who are about to

say their “I do’s” in the perfect tropical setting. At first, Tom and Darcy think the worst of their worries will be dealing with their eccentric family members.

But then, right before the wedding, plans get interrupted by a heavily loaded gang of criminals. The criminals take Tom and Darcy’s families hostage, but the couple manages to escape and attempts to get help while simultaneously running from the captors. Is there any better way to start the rest of your lives together? This Prime Video original film premieres Jan. 27. (Prime Video)

Ezra’s friend, Sam, tells him he needs to speak with Amira’s family. So, Ezra sits down with Amira’s parents (Eddie Murphy and Nia Long), and he finds that integrating his Jewish family with Amira’s

Photo courtesy of Elevation Pictures from left, Stephanie hsu, michelle yeoh and ke huy Quan star as the wang family in Everything Everywhere All At Once.

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books to movies

was topped only by Stephen King with 34. Grisham had nine and was topped only by John le Carre (10), Ian McEwan (10), and tied with J.K. Rowling (9).

We ask ourselves even though the film, “Where the Crawdads Sing,” based on the popular book set in North Carolina was a great success last summer.

Thanks in part to the movie, the book’s sales continue to make the bestseller list. According to a July 14, 2022, article by Carrie Wittmer and Elizabeth Logan on the glamour.com web site, “as of January 2022, the book sold 12 million copies, making it one of the best-selling books of all time.”

But we miss the days when every Nicholas Sparks book and every John Grisham book was made into a blockbuster film. Sparks lives in New Bern and Grisham has close family connections to Raleigh and Chapel Hill.

Both authors rank high on the list of “The Living Authors with the Most Film Adaptations” compiled by Lit Hub (https:// lithub.com/the-living-authors-with-themost-film-adaptations/). Sparks with 11

ton was willing to work with the Town? The Town staff, Planning Board and Town Council attempted to explain early in the process to the Diamondback team that the Town and its citizens expected a quality project that met more rigorous urban design standards than those projects it had completed in other jurisdictions. Staff even suggested that a Development Agreement be pursued and the Diamondback team declined. One key difference is that D.R. Horton is the property owner. Since the Town was working directly with the owner of the property, we could have more serious conversations about the expected outcomes and begin a true negation process in the form of a Development Agreement. Diamondback did not offer some of the amenities D.R. Horton agreed to.

JN: Did the Council consider D.R. Horton’s track record as to sub-standard housing (for lack of a better term)? The purpose of the Development Agreement and our letter of understanding was to inform D.R. Horton that the Town expected better than its typical product. Each structure will be inspected [by Guilford County Building Inspections] for compliance.

JN: What about the environmental concerns? Were they considered? This is one area where there is a tremendous amount of inaccurate propaganda being put out. The Town does not have

Why are not more North Carolina books turned into movies?

One of the reasons is explained by Jen Doll in an article republished on the Atlantic web site.

“But any way you look at it, the movie version of a widely successful book is bound to go wrong. Has any book lover ever truly been fully satisfied with the big-screen adaptation? The relationship we have with the book is personal and special; the relationship we have with the movie is more distanced from that, more passive, and certainly less demanding of us.

“We sit back and watch it play out, and we do so with a changed eye, having read the books. We’re not going in as innocents but as experts; we know how the story goes, and we know what we expect. If we were more naive, new to the plot and characters, things might be different, but since we’ve read the books, and read them emphatically, possibly more than once, we can’t know that for sure. We can only compare to what we do know, and already love.”

Acknowledging these difficulties, I would still like to see more North Carolina books made into movies. At the top of my list would be Wiley Cash’s recent novel,

the discretion to forego environmental laws. Our attorney has stated this repeatedly. The Town must enforce environmental laws the same for every citizen or developer. D.R. Horton will also be subject to the same environmental laws that any other property owner would be and will be subject to far stricter laws than some the neighborhoods nearby had when they were built.

JN: Does the LDO include current Randleman watershed requirements? If not, why? The Town’s ordinances absolutely include provisions for the Randleman Watershed. The Town is in compliance with regards to its watershed ordinances. Town staff met with members of NDCENR to ensure that all laws and ordinances are up-to-date and were assured that we are compliant. In fact, NCDENR staff pointed out that our local watershed laws often exceed State requirements in many cases.

JN: Please explain exactly what the connection to Fox Hollow will be. Will it be an access road that is open all the time? The only connection to Fox Hollow will be through an emergency-only access at the terminus of Hunt Chase Drive, which will be gated to prevent thru-traffic from entering/exiting. The purpose of this connection will be … to allow police, fire and EMS an alternate method of accessing the area in the event of an emergency.

“When Ghosts Come Home,” set in southeastern North Carolina near Wilmington, in 1985. The action begins at 3:11 a.m. when Sheriff Winston Barnes and his wife hear an airplane crash at the nearby airport. He rushes there, finding only a deserted airport, a crashed airplane, and the body of a young Black man shot in the chest. No fingerprints or other clues can be found, but almost certainly drugs were involved.

Race, small town politics, and international drug trafficking plus the common problems of ordinary people drive a mystery that captivates and leads to a completely surprising ending that would have movie goers holding on to their seats.

A book by respected North Carolina author Nancy Peacock, “The Life and Times of Persimmon Wilson,” had me holding on to my seat just the way a great movie would. The story begins, “I have been to hangings before, but never my own…” Beloved North Carolina author Lee Smith explains the power of the book, “From this riveting beginning to the last perfect word, Nancy Peacock grabs her reader by the throat and makes him hang on for dear life as the action moves from a Louisiana sugar plantation to life among the western Comanches, bringing to blazing life her themes of race and true love caught in the throes of history. ‘The Life and Times of Persimmon Wilson’ is as deeply moving and exciting an American

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JN: Does the PUD amendment give more leverage to D.R. Horton and less to the Town? Absolutely not. The text amendment was designed to relieve conflicts between a Development Agreement and the ordinances. It applies to all parties equally.

JN: There was so much opposition to this development and citizen involvement. What motivated the Council to approve D.R. Horton’s requests? As a Council, we have availed ourselves to meet and discuss concerns that citizens have brought to us. This is a process that has taken nearly three years. It has certainly not been rushed. During that time, we have worked closely with our landscape attorney, the town attorney and the town staff to hear all of the possible issues, solutions and challenges that come with a project of this caliber. We have hired nationally-known urban designers, hosted workshops, and have followed along on social media. We represent the citizens of Jamestown — both current citizens and future citizens. Much of the opposition has come from the citizens of other jurisdictions that we cannot represent. Considering that the published notice went to over 1,300 households, we count and consider the number of citizens who choose not to attend and realize that this small group of opponents do not represent or speak for the majority. We have come to have a

saga as has ever been penned.”

What a wonderful movie this story would make.

There are many more action-packed North Carolina books.

Think of your favorites and how you would adjust them to make great movies.

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

more thorough understanding of the laws which govern land use and development, have negotiated a very complex Development Agreement and felt that any future delay could be injurious to the Town and its citizens as a whole.

JN: Why would the Town not look for a development similar to Forestdale or Whittington Hall, with single-family lots — and larger lot sizes? The short answer is that the government does not decide who can own property and does not dictate what their rezoning application will be. The methods of development have changed since those subdivisions were built. Original Forestdale (1950s60s), Forestdale North (1960s70s), Forestdale East (1970s-80s) and Whittington Hall (mid 1990s) were done well prior to environmental law changes that would have precluded development in many areas if done today. It has been shown that more compact cluster-type development on smaller lots is a more efficient use of land.

JN: What are D.R. Horton’s next steps? D.R. Horton will be required to submit plans, civil engineering drawings, obtain approvals and begin clearing, grading and installing infrastructure before homes will be built. We anticipate it will take about six months to a year before homes will begin to be built there.

JN: What will Tom Terrell’s

position be from now on? We will continue to engage with him for future land use issues and consultations.

The Jamestown News also asked Town Manager Matthew Johnson to clarify a few statements.

JN: Is D.R. Horton paying for all or half of a new garbage truck? Do you expect it would be purchased during phase 1 buildout or later into the project? D.R. Horton has agreed to pay for 50 percent (not to exceed $235,000) of one automated sanitation truck similar to that which the Town ordered in 2022. That truck will be ordered very soon, as the Town has been informed by our vendor that it may take upwards of 18+ months to receive the new truck. We were fortunate to receive the one we ordered in 2022 in a shorter timeframe, but supply chain issues have extended future delivery of new orders for a longer period.

Those trucks (both our current truck and the new truck) will be used throughout the entire town.

The addition of the new truck will provide some redundancy in our fleet to allow us to continue to service customers in the event one is down for maintenance.

And, at some point in the future, we anticipate utilizing automated trucks to service both garbage and recycling, so having two trucks will be imperative.

Why aren’t more North Carolina books made into movies?