Jamestown News - November 23, 2022

No decision made on Horton property – again

It happened again: no decision on annexation, rezoning or the development agreement for the property at Guilford College and Mackay roads was made by the Jamestown Town Council at its Nov. 15 meeting.

All three public hearings were continued until the Jan. 17, 2023, Council meeting.

“We continue to work with D.R. Horton on these items, a couple of language issues on the development agreement, “ said Matthew Johnson, town manager. “We’re still working on details. We hope that we will have that resolved and put out for public consumption for the final draft

agreement. We would like to give ample time for the public to review.”

Johnson stressed that the agreement is not finalized until the Town Council votes.

Marc Isaacson, attorney for D.R. Horton, thanked the Council for their patience.

“This has been a long process and we continue to work diligently,” Isaacson said. “There are a number of moving parts. We had a productive meeting [the previous] Friday and we are continuing to work through a number of technical issues.”

He made the analogy of putting the existing Land Development Ordinance over the development agreement and over the property to see how they align.

“This is a complicated prop-

erty, 467 acres. There are certain requirements in the ordinance that are impractical to comply with [given] such a large piece of property,” Isaacson added. Horton’s engineer and Jamestown Public Services Director Paul Blanchard have been discussing ways to approach those issues to comply with the LDO.

During the public comment period, several speakers noted that across the country D.R. Horton is being sued for shoddy workmanship and other problems. This is not what is needed in Jamestown, one speaker said.

The matter first came before the Town Council nearly a year ago, on Nov. 16, 2021. Developer D.R. Horton, Inc. owns the property, formally known as the Johnson Farm, and plans a 1,500-unit

Three generations follow in handbell founder’s footsteps

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There’s nothing new to see here. Members of the handbell choir at Jamestown United Methodist Church have participated in the Capital Area Handbell Festival in Raleigh for 33 years since it first began.

This year was no exception as members of the JUMC handbell choir attended the festival held Nov. 5 in the Kerr Scott Building at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds. Sandra Eithun, currently on the faculty at Holy Family Conservatory of Music in Manitowoc, Wis., and leader of its handbell program, served as guest conductor at the event.

The festivals, which are sponsored by The Raleigh Ringers, gather handbell choirs and individuals from throughout the state for a daylong study under noted clinicians. Choirs practice the music before attending the festival and after intensive practice together

entertain with a concert featuring all the groups ringing together.

In addition to JUMC, 23 handbell choirs and 15 individuals participated in this year’s festival.

Unlike an orchestra where individual instruments can play a song, the entire handbell choir works together as a single instrument. Each bell ringer adds notes to accomplish a completed song.

“The director, in a sense, is playing that instrument,” said Alan Ebel, the son of JUMC’s handbell choir founder.

John Ebel started the handbell choir at JUMC in 1977 and continued to serve as its director until his death in 2013. The choir was named the John R. Ebel Memorial Handbell Choir in his memory. It has 61 bells ranging in five octaves from C below the bass clef to C above the treble clef. Participants usually select the bells for which they feel most comfortable reading the music.

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moAA supports all veterans and their families

Do not let the name fool you. Although Military Officers Association of America, more commonly called MOAA, is comprised of officers from uniformed servicemembers, its focus is on all veterans.

Established in 1929, the organization currently has 350,000 members nationwide. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., its mission is to protect earned military benefits for veterans and their families. It has been honored by Washington for it legislative efforts.

There are 14 MOAA chapters in North Carolina. A council comprised of representatives from all the groups meets approximately every three months to discuss state and national legislation.

“We are dedicated to maintaining a strong national defense,” said Jamestown resident Lee Richmond, who served as an instructor pilot in the United States

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“Very few members of Congress have served in the Armed Forces,” he added.

“We want to make them aware of the sacrifices members of the military have given to our country and to insure that the nation keeps its commitment to those

residential community, including 500 apartments, on the 466.7-acre site. The holdup has been the long back-and-forth process of formalizing a development agreement.

The Planning Board approved D.R. Horton’s request to rezone the property to Planned Unit Development (PUD) Nov. 8, 2021, prior to the Council meeting.

Harvey Road development

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The Council also continued the public hearings for annexation and rezoning from Windsor Homes for property located at 4718 Harvey Road. Windsor Homes representative Charlie Hall said the company has not received a reply from NCDOT on the traffic analysis. He added that the original plans have been

changed. The six units along Harvey Road would not have driveways opening onto that road but rather from a new road constructed on the back of those units.

Windsor is considering removing 2.5 acres of commercial business as well. This will be submitted to NCDOT and will have an impact on traffic.

Solid waste ordinance

In other business, the Council voted 3-1 to approve amendments to the town’s solid waste ordinance. The amendments are necessary as the town will switch from trash bags to rollout containers sometime in 2023.

“The intent is to keep the same level of service,” Blanchard

All Saints Episcopal Church resumes annual Art-a-Fair

After a two-year hiatus due to Covid 19, the 11th Annual All Saints Episcopal Church Arta-Fair will once again be held Dec. 3 from 3-6 p.m. in the church Parish Hall at 4211 Wayne Road in Greensboro.

More than 20 local artists will participate in the art fair, which will include oil paintings, watercolors, sketches, pottery, jewelry, photography, basket weaving, metal work, glass work, woodworking, and handcrafted note cards.

Admission is free and guests also will enjoy free refreshments of wine, soft drinks or non-alcoholic wassail and finger snacks.

A special part of the fair includes an opportunity to win a collectible art poster that has been donated to All Saints Episcopal Church by a Star Wars collector. This 1983 Return of the Jedi vintage movie poster is authentic, in near mint condition.

It is a Style A poster, one sided and measures 27x41 inches. The poster was rolled up after being removed from the spot where it hung in the theater. It was won over five years ago in an auction from EMoviePosters.com, a well-known online, authentic, movie poster dealer owned by Bruce Hershenson.

Cine Masterpieces, one of the best-known online movie poster sellers is presently selling similar near mint, Style A posters for $500. Lottery tickets for the poster will be on sale at the door for $1.

For more information, call 336-854-9170.

Turn Thanksgiving into giving thanks

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It seems like Thanksgiving has been forgotten this year. Christmas decorations were up in stores (and some homes) before Halloween. At least one radio station began playing Christmas music the day after Halloween and, of course, Hallmark and Lifetime holiday movies started weeks ago.

What has happened to the Thanksgiving season? And why do we celebrate it?

Traditionally, Thanksgiving began as a Pilgrim feast in 1621 near Plymouth, Mass., as a way to give thanks for their first harvest. Apparently this was a one-time event and never repeated. But since that feast included invited guests, including Native Americans, turkey in all

probability along with other meats and very possibly pumpkins, it has become our model.

However, it is not supposed to be about the huge amounts of food. That would be Thanksgiving with a capital “T.” It should be about gratitude and a giving of thanks, with a lower case “t.”

There are many things we can give thanks for, including surviving the pandemic and other potentially deadly illnesses, perceived blessings we have received like a new job or baby and, of course, gathering together with friends and loved ones.

A Syracuse University study has shown that the celebration of Thanksgiving offers stability during times of stress and transition. It improves physical health (go for a walk after the big meal!), mental health and the overall health of young children.

But thanks-giving (lower case “t”) has been shown to make one more optimistic and feeling better about life. In other words, greater happiness and an attitude of gratitude.

GivingTuesday is one way of giving of yourself with time or money. It is a

Air Force for 27 years and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel. Richmond is president of the Piedmont Chapter, which was founded in 1976.

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Three generations of the ebel family participated in this year’s Capital area Handbell Festival. From the left are alan ebel, his grandson Jonathan and son Joel. Jamestown United Methodist Church Handbell member Janet Priddy is on the right.

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Pictured left to right are Board members ginnie Hayes, Ken Horvath and aimee Corning, President Lee Richmond, guest speakers Bruce dillon and art Wise, and Board member Rumsey Helms.

mentioned several times.

However, this will mean solid waste will only be collected once a week, rather than the current twice a week schedule.

Yard waste and recyclable items also will be collected once a week.

Residents may still place bulky waste such as toilets, carpet, sofas, etc., at the curb for pickup a minimum once a month. Homeowners may contact Town Hall to request pickup.

The Council had several questions regarding the amendments. Councilmem ber Lawrence Straughn, who cast the only nay vote, had several questions for which he needed clarification.

Several people spoke during the public comment session. Some liked continue use of the bags. Another mentioned some people are not physically capable of roll ing a container to the street. Councilmem ber Rebecca Rayborn pointed out Article XI of the ordinance states arrangements can be made for the physically disabled.

One reason the change is being made is the safety of the employees riding the trucks. According to CNBC, refuse and

day that encourages peo ple to give back in what ever ways they can. This year GivingTuesday falls on Nov. 29.

“Everyone has some thing to give and every act of generosity counts,” reads the GivingTuesday website. “Reimagine a world built upon shared humanity and radical gen erosity.

“There are so many different ways to express generosity on GivingTues day and every day. It’s a simple idea: whether it’s making someone smile, helping a neighbor or stranger, showing up for an issue or people we care about, or giving some of what we have to those who need our help, every act of generosity counts and everyone has something to give.”

Get ideas at GivingTues day.org/ideas.

The concept of Giv ingTuesday began in 2012

recyclable materials collector jobs are the fifth most dangerous job in the United States, ranking higher than ninth-place construction workers. Waste 360 ranks solid waste haulers as high as third on the list of riskiest jobs.

New trucks with grab arms eliminate the need for workers to touch trash bags and hang off the side of a truck.

Councilmember Martha Wolfe noted it is hard to get employees to ride on the back of a truck.

The Town plans an information cam paign to residents and businesses prior to the change to rollout carts. The updated ordinance will be available under Down loads, Ordinances on the Town’s website, https://www.jamestown-nc.gov.

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During committee reports, Wolfe noted that construction of the Jamestown Bypass is ahead of schedule and was to be completed by the end of December. She learned that, weather permitting, it should be completed by the end of November.

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and has grown to a yearround worldwide move ment. Last year saw a record-breaking campaign with $2.7 billion donated in one day in the United States alone. Additionally there were an unknown number of acts of gen erosity expressed in nonmonetary ways.

In recognition of Giv ingTuesday’s 10th anni versary, the organization has a big vision: building the world we wish to see.

Currently, there are no Triad-based GivingTues day organizations listed on the website but there are several in the Trian gle area. But even though there is nothing locally, you can still give to indi viduals or organizations that need help.

Non-profits depend on donations. Several orga nizations in the James town area could be the beneficiary of your dona tion on Giving Tuesday.

Some include churches, schools, animal shel ters, food banks, Feed ing Lisa’s Kids, YMCA, booster clubs, Family Ser vice of the Piedmont, His toric Jamestown Society, Jamestown Public Library, Jamestown United Meth odist’s Outreach Thrift Center and blessing box, Jamestown Youth League, GTCC Community Foun dation, The United Way, American Red Cross, Greensboro Police Depart ment’s Operation You letide, shelters, American Cancer Society, Hospice of the Piedmont, Kiwanis/ Rotary/Lions clubs, Meals on Wheels, and more. A search on your computer will bring up many other options.

It is fine to have your turkey on Thanksgiving Day but remember to give thanks Nov. 29 on Giv ingTuesday. Also remem ber that every Tuesday could be a giving Tuesday.

who are serving, retired or are former members of uni formed services and their families.”

Membership to the nonprofit organization is open to any warrant or commis sioned officer. The local MOAA meets every other month beginning in Janu ary. Following lunch or dinner, the group usually has a guest speaker.

On Nov. 12, the Piedmont Chapter held its meeting at the Porterhouse Burger Company in Greensboro. Art Wise and Bruce Dil lon, members of the James town Veterans Committee, addressed the group about the development of the Vet erans Memorial at Wrenn Miller Park in Jamestown. Emphasis was placed on the WWII side of the memo rial and the large number of Jamestown veterans listed there who participated in that war.

The men also discussed the bricks that surround the memorial, which have been placed in memory or honor of those who have served or are serving in the U.S. military and noted the support veterans receive from the Town, local Boy Scouts and Ragsdale High

School’s JROTC.

Many members at the meeting expressed interest in purchasing a brick and also in visiting Jamestown to see the park and memo rial.

Members of the Piedmont MOAA stay busy through out the year. Each May, the group honors an Outstand ing Cadet from the JROTC in 20 area high schools and Cadets from each of the two ROTC groups at North Carolina A&T University. All the cadets receive a cer tificate, MOAA medal and gift card during the schools’ awards ceremonies.

“Members of our group are divided among the schools to discuss MOAA and present the awards to Cadets that have been selected by their command ers,” Richmond said. “We also try to reach out to the community to let people know who we are and to make sure veterans are hon ored.”

A bi-monthly newslet ter is sent to current mem bers and to those who have supported the group past or present, as well as to perspective members. The newsletter helps keep inter ested parties abreast of

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local or national concerns relating to the military.

In July, the Piedmont MOAA adds its support to the Eastern Music Festival with a donation and atten dance at the festival.

September finds the group supporting the Ser vant Center in Greensboro that provides housing for 16-20 homeless veterans.

Members collect items to help them prepare to trans fer to housing on their own. Also in September, they support Triad Stand Down, a one-day event to help veterans at-risk for or experiencing homelessness to connect with critical ser vices. It provides clothing, dental care, haircuts, coun seling, etc. to those needing assistance.

“We are an all-volunteer group,” Richmond said. “Now that we can have meetings in person again, we hope to continue to grow the organization.”

Richmond has served as president of the Pied mont MOAA Chapter three times and wants to con tinue working to help vet erans. To learn more about the Piedmont Chapter of MOAA contact him at lee frich@northstate.net.

The first year of the festival in Raleigh, John attended the event alone, but each year after that he took members from his church to participate in it and current director Evan Petty has con tinued the tradition.

Regular members of the JUMC handbell choir are Alan Ebel, Sarah Burger, Barbara Schott, Janet Prid dy, Hailey Robins, Leonora Ingle, Katherine Kesslick and youth handbell mem bers Cat Jaroz and Lance Carter.

Not all members of the handbell choir could go to this year’s all-day event, however. Those who attend ed included the director, along with Alan Ebel, Kes slick, Priddy, Ingle, Jaroz and Burger.

When more ringers are needed an invitation to fill

those spots is extended to others. Ebel was espe cially pleased that his son Joel and grandson Jonathan were able to participate with JUMC at the festival.

“It meant a lot to me to have three generations of Ebels ringing together in the choir that my father started,” he said.

“I never considered myself a strong musician even through I was in the school band and in choral groups. Participating in the handbell choir is an interest ing way for me to experi ence continuing in music and to enjoy being part of the group.”

Joel rang as a youth at JUMC and has substituted on occasion as an adult. He participated in a handbell choir when living in Califor nia, but his church in Hick

ory where he now resides does not have handbells. He continues, however, to have the ability to ring in any position. Jonathan plays other musical instruments as well as handbells, and like his father has joined JUMC ringers in the past.

All ringers at the festival learn five pieces of music for the concert. Some, including JUMC, learn a sixth number called the Bronze piece. But the festivals offer more than an opportunity to participate in a large-scale concert. It allows choirs to learn new, often more dif ficult music and to perform with different directors.

“It is interesting to play with a lot of other bell ring ers,” Ebel said. “It is just a fun, enlightening and rewarding experience.”

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Salome’s Stars

Week of Nov. 28, 2022

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Your honesty continues to impress everyone who needs reassurance about a project. But be careful you don’t lose patience with those who are still not ready to act.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Pushing others too hard to do things your way could cause resentment and raise more doubts. Instead, take more time to explain why your methods will work.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Be more considerate of those close to you before making a decision that could have a serious effect on their lives. Explain your intentions and ask for their advice.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You might have to defend a workplace decision you plan to make. Colleagues might back you up on this, but it’s the facts that will ultimately win the day for you. Good luck!

LEO (July 23 to August 22)

The Big Cat’s co-workers might not be doing enough to help get that project finished. Your roars might stir things up, but gentle purrr-suasion will prove to be more effective.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Someone you care for needs help with a problem. Give it lovingly and without judging the situation. Whatever you feel you should know will be revealed later.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) While you’re to be admired for how you handled recent workplace problems, be careful not to react the same way to a new situation until all the facts are in.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Rely on your keen instincts, as well as the facts at hand, when dealing with a troubling situation. Be patient. Take things one step at a time as you work through it.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Your curiosity leads you to ask questions. However, the answers might not

be what you hoped to hear. Don’t reject them without checking them out.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Be careful not to tackle a problem without sufficient facts. Even sure-footed Goats need to know where they’ll land before leaping off a mountain path.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Appearances can be deceiving. You need to do more investigating before investing your time, let alone your money, in something that might have some hidden flaws.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Your recent stand on an issue could make you the focus of more attention than you would like. But you’ll regain your privacy, as well as more time with loved ones, by week’s end.

BORN THIS WEEK: You’re a good friend and a trusted confidante. You would be a wonderful teacher or a respected member of the clergy. ©2022 King Features Synd., Inc.

Couch Theatre

By deMI TaveRas

Don’t Worry Darling (R) — Olivia Wilde’s second directorial project was a hot topic during its premiere at the 79th Venice International Film Festival in September, as social media swarmed with memes about the project’s messy inception. The film, starring Harry Styles (Dunkirk) and Florence Pugh (Midsommar), follows a couple, Jack and Alice, who seemingly have the perfect marriage in the utopian company town of Victory. Every day follows the same formula, with Alice sending her husband off to work and taking care of all the household duties until their romantic reunions in the evening. But when

Alice begins to experience jarring interruptions in her schedule, she has a growing hunch that nothing in Victory is what it seems. Out now. (HBO Max)

Drink Masters (TV-MA) — Who doesn’t love foodbased reality competitions? From Cake Wars to The American Barbecue Showdown, there’s something out there for everyone’s food palette. But did everyone just forget about the drinks? Well, for those who like to end their days with a fun cocktail or enjoy an adult beverage to pair their meal with, Netflix presents Drink Masters, out now. In this series, an array of bartenders from around the world face off in exciting challenges

to earn the grand prize of $100,000 and become The Ultimate Drink Master. So, pour yourself a drink, sit back and relax as you watch these mixologists put their skills to the test. (Netflix)

Nope (R) — One of the most promising film releas-

Strange But True

By LUCIe WInBORne

• Finnish Ph.D. students graduate in style! Along with their hard-earned diploma, they receive a sword and top hat.

• Cherophobia is the fear of being happy.

• Within a week of stealing 16 statues from an Indian Hindu temple, the thieves responsible believed their subsequent nightmares and bad luck were a direct result and brought back some of the property with a note asking for forgiveness — but still held on to two of the statues anyway.

• Baby elephants suck their trunks for comfort.

• Do you like tequila? Thank a bat. Seriously. Bats are the main pollinators of the agave plant, which is the key ingredient in tequila. No bats, no agave, no tequila!

• If Michael Phelps were a country, he’d rank No. 35 on the all-time Olympic gold medal list, ahead of 97 countries.

• On Jan. 20, 2022, a U.S. hacker managed to bring down North Korea’s entire internet. In addition, he performed

this feat in great comfort, while wearing his pajama pants, watching “Aliens” and munching on spicy corn snacks.

• James Cameron came close to casting O.J. Simpson as the Terminator, but ultimately decided the athlete was “too pleasant” to portray the character.

• If you attended the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, perhaps you participated in a Thanksgiving tradition known as Frozen Turkey Bowling. And yes, it’s essentially what it sounds like: A bunch of folks hurling oiled frozen turkeys down a grocery store aisle at a set of bowling pins. Strange? Sure, but it raises money to combat smoking, so we’re on board.

Thought for the Day: “For me, becoming isn’t about arriving somewhere or achieving a certain aim. I see it instead as forward motion, a means of evolving, a way to reach continuously toward a better self. The journey doesn’t end.” —

Obama

es of this year is now available to stream. Directed by Jordan Peele (Get Out and Us), this sci-fi horror film takes place on the Haywood family ranch, where siblings OJ (“Daniel Kaluuya”) and Em (“Keke Palmer”) raise horses that are used in film and TV. Shortly after their

father’s death, OJ and Em start experiencing power outages, with their horses reacting wildly to a mysterious object floating through the night sky. Once they realize that this object has the power to vacuum up anything in sight, the Haywoods deem it a UFO and hatch a plan to document proof — if they can outmaneuver it to survive, that is. Peele is quickly building himself a respectable and memorable resume of films. You don’t want to skip this one; it’ll really stick with you. (Peacock)

Marry Me (PG-13) — Released earlier this year, this rom-com starring Jennifer Lopez and Owen Wilson is a movie that I had

honestly dreaded watching. Produced by Lopez’s own production company, it follows a caricature of who Lopez is in real life, a superstar singer and dancer named Kat Valdez. Kat plans to marry her male counterpart in the industry, Bastian (Maluma), on stage during a concert, until she sees a leaked video of Bastian’s infidelity right before. In what can be described only as the most emotional reaction ever, she picks an audience member out from the crowd and decides to marry him instead. If you can brush past the lack of believability, the heart of this movie isn’t half-bad.

(Prime Video)

Photo courtesy of Netflix Kate gerwin competes under the watchful eye of judge Frankie solarik in Drink Masters.

Michelle

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A humble end on a mighty river

We had the Mis sissippi River to our selves.

At least for a little while a few weeks ago.

We were on a dream vacation on a cruise ship we boarded in New Orleans headed to Memphis.

But there was a problem on the Mis sissippi. You proba bly know about that, but I will get into the details in a minute.

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At first there were no problems on a beautiful new ship named Viking Mississippi, much like the Viking Lines’ other ships, but specially designed for travel on the Mississippi River.

In Viking luxury, we traveled up the river, stopping at places like the Whitney Plantation in Louisiana which was described “How the Word Is Passed: A Reckoning With the History of

Slavery Across America,” the award-winning bestseller by Davidson College alumnus Clint Smith.

Contrasting with many other plan tations where the story seems to come from “Gone with the Wind’s” majes tic rendering, Whit ney’s guides and exhibits described the ill treatment of slaves whose labor in sugarcane and cotton fields created exorbi tant profits for plantation owners and businesses in New York and London.

Later, we stopped in Baton Rouge, where the presence of Gov. Huey Long who transformed the state is still overwhelming.

Once, while campaigning in the early 1930s in heavily Catholic southern Louisiana, where most voters were Catholic, Long would say, “I would get up at six o’clock

in the morning on Sunday, and I would take my Catholic grandpar ents to mass. I would bring them home, and at ten o’clock I would hitch the old horse up again, and I would take my Baptist parents to church.” When somebody said to him, “I didn’t know you had any Catholic grandparents.”

He replied, “Don’t be a damned fool. We didn’t even have a horse.”

Further up the river we stopped in Natchez where we learned it once had more millionaires per capita than anywhere else in the country—all the wealth built on cotton and slavery—and today has the largest concentration of antebellum mansions in the South.

As I described in a recent col umn, locals gave a North Caro lina-connected couple credit for the modern preservation of mag nificent homes in and around the town.

Further up the river we stopped in Vicksburg where the fate of the Confederacy was sealed on July

HPU to Host 51st Annual Christmas Prayer Breakfast

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High Point University invites the community to celebrate the Christmas season at the 51st Annual Christmas Prayer Breakfast. This year, the event will be at 8 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 9, in the Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena and Confer ence Center. This event is free and open to the public.

The Christmas Prayer Breakfast is one of HPU’s timeless holiday traditions. The event includes com plimentary food, an inspir ing message from featured speaker Pastor Chris Hodg es and special music provided by the High Point University Chapel Choir.

Pastor Hodges is the founding and senior pastor of Church of the High lands, which has campuses across the state of Alabama. He has a deep passion for developing leaders, leading people to an intimate relationship with God and planting churches. In 2001, he also cofounded ARC (Association of Related Churches), which has launched more than 1,000 churches across the country. Hodg

es is also the founder and chancellor of Highlands College, a ministry train ing school for full-time ministry. Besides his work in ministry, Hodges has also published five books, including his most recent in May 2021.

Event parking and shuttle service will be available in the parking lot located at 1315 N. University Parkway. The entrance to the parking lot is accessible via the entrance on University Parkway.

HPU’s Christmas Prayer Breakfast is sup ported by Digger Enterprises, Fence Builders, Inc., Johnson’s Modern Elec tric, River Landing at Sandy Ridge, Smith & Jennings, Inc. and the Haggai Prayer Breakfast Fund.

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To register for the event, visit www.highpoint.edu/ happy-holidays/prayer-breakfast/ or call the Campus Concierge at 336-841-4636.

4, 1863, when Confederate forces surrendered to federal forces led by Gen. U.S. Grant. The result left the Confederacy divided into two parts and destined to lose the war.

But the most remarkable thing we saw was the mighty Missis sippi itself.

Our problem was the river was in trouble.

While we were cruising up the river, The New York Times pub lished an article headlined “As Drought Drops Water Level in the Mississippi, Shipwrecks Sur face and Worries Rise.” It opened with this disturbing report: “The river known for its vast reach and powerful currents has withered to levels not seen in decades, chok ing shipping lanes and endanger ing drinking water supplies.”

Times correspondent Rick Rojas wrote, “Along the droughtstricken Mississippi River, a world usually hidden beneath the waves has been basking under the sun. In recent weeks, new islands have breached the surface, as

have the hulls of sunken ships and a vast array of lost marine equip ment. The diminished waterway that remains has been clogged with barges, stuck in the mud or waiting their turn to press ahead down a narrowed channel.”

As our ship moved up the river carefully, barge traffic dropped. Then suddenly, our Viking ship was the only boat on the water. For a few hours, we had the river to ourselves. It was quiet and serene, giving us the best cruising experience of the trip.

But it was not to last. By the time we reached Rosedale, Mis sissippi, the river was too low for our ship to navigate. We were forced off the boat and on to an ordinary bus that carried us to our destination in Memphis.

It was a very humble ending to our encounter with America’s most important river.

High Point museum hosts annual Holiday open House

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The High Point Museum is hosting its 50th annual Holiday Open House on Sunday, Dec. 4, from 1 to 4 p.m. People of all ages are invited to enjoy an enter taining day at the museum, located at 1859 E. Lexing ton Ave. It will highlight and showcase High Point’s history while helping the local community to get in the holiday spirit.

The open house presents a fun-filled day featuring holiday-themed musical performances from local groups, historical demon strations and interpreters, arts and crafts, refresh ments including hot apple cider and cookies, candle dipping, an outdoor exhib it and a visit from Santa Claus.

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the open house, the High Point His torical Society has orga nized special guests for the event. Kyle Jenks and Laura Rocklyn, James and Dolly Madison interpret ers, will be in the gallery interacting with visitors and recounting stories and holiday traditions from the past.

Entertainment for the afternoon will also include High Point Community Theater performers from 1-1:30 p.m., the High Point University Brass Quartet from 1:30 to 2 p.m., the Penn Griffin Vocal Music Ensemble from 2:10-2:40 p.m., the First Presbyteri an Church Handbell Choir from 2:50 to 3:20 p.m. and more. The museum is also excited to welcome back

hammer dulcimer player

Joe Shelton, who will play in the Haley House.

Santa Claus will be in the Little Red Schoolhouse from 1 to 4 p.m., and kids will have the chance to write a letter to Santa if they are not able to see him in person. Crafts and refreshments will be avail able for the entirety of the event, and historical dem onstrations, candle dipping and an outdoor exhibit titled “Winter Holidays Around the World” will be in the Historical Park.

“It’s exciting to be hit ting this 50-year mile stone,” said Museum Director Edith Brady. “It demonstrates how much this event has become a part of the community. We always enjoy seeing so many people come together to kickstart their holiday season.”

Attendees are encour aged to shop for holiday gifts at the High Point

LEGAL NOTICES

NOTICE OF ACTION

M. Grove, III, 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 Thursday, February 23, 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 23rd day of November, 2022.

Suellen McCrary, Executor c/o Martha T. Peddrick, Esq. Carruthers & Roth, P.A. Attorneys & Counselors at Law 235 North Edgeworth Street (27401) Post Office Box 540 Greensboro, North Carolina 27402 November 23, 30, December 7, 14, 2022

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GUILFORD IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF HERMAN D. GREEN The undersigned, having heretofore qualified as Executor of the Estate of HERMAN D. GREEN aka HERMAN DONALD GREEN, 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 Thursday, February 23, 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 23rd day of November, 2022. Janet G. Marus, Executor Attorney, Tracy Williams PO Box 258 Oak Ridge, NC 27310 November 23, 30, December 7, 14, 2022

NOTICE TO CREDITORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GUILFORD

The undersigned, having heretofore qualified as Executor of the Estate of DAVID EDWARD ELLIS, JR., 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 Thursday, February 23, 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 23rd day of November, 2022.

DIANNE ELIM ELLIS 1319 LION ST. GREENSBORO, NC 27406 Nov. 23, 30, Dec. 7, 14, 2022 (PAID)

Guilford County - North Carolina BEFORE THE BOARD OF NURSING

IN RE: The license to practice Registered Nurse

Kathleen Pegram, R.N.

1200 Bales Chapel Road Jamestown, North Carolina 27282

CASE NO.: 2021-11829 LICENSE NO.: RN 242810

The Department of Health has filed an Administrative Complaint against you, a copy of which may be obtained by contacting, Logan White, Assistant General Counsel, Prosecution Services Unit, 4052 Bald

Museum Store. The store sells a variety of local merchandise, including Seagrove pottery, jewelry, books, miniature furniture, games, puzzles, novelties, T-shirts, CDs and much more. Proceeds from muse um store purchases support the ongoing acquisition, care and preservation of our artifacts and other spe cial museum projects.

Admission and all activi ties are free and open to the public.

The High Point Museum, a division of the High Point Public Library, shares Greater High Point’s his tory, provides perspective for cur rent issues, and strengthens the sense of community. The City of High Point aims to serve as the catalyst for bringing together the community’s human, eco nomic and civic resources for the purpose of creating the single most livable, safe and prosper ous community in America. For more information on the City, visit www.highpointnc.gov.

Cypress Way, Bin #C65, Tallahassee Florida 32399-3265, (850) 558-9913.

If no contact has been made by you concerning the above by December 14, 2022, the matter of the Administrative Complaint will be presented at an ensuing meeting of the Board of Nursing in an informal proceeding.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact the individual or agency sending this notice not later than seven days prior to the proceeding at the address given on the notice. Telephone: (850) 245-4640, 1-800-955-8771 (TDD) or 1-800955-8770 (V), via Florida Relay Service. Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2022 (350)

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

This year, Pastor Chris Hodges will lead the Christmas message. He is the founding and senior pastor of Church of the Highlands in alabama.

High Point University invites the community to celebrate the Christmas sea son at the 51st annual Christmas Prayer Breakfast. This year, the event will be at 8 a.m. on Friday, dec. 9, in the nido and Mariana Qubein arena and Conference Center.

Thanksgiving Fails and Easy Fixes

By PaTTI d I a MO nd DI vAS ON A

Making the Thanksgiv ing meal can be stressful because there are many things that can go wrong. So here are fixes to the most common fails.

But first, we’re going to make an emergency kit like an insurance policy in case of disaster. You’ll want a meat thermometer, lots of chicken broth, a packet of instant turkey gravy mix, a spray can of whipped top ping and a frozen pizza.

There are few kitchen disasters that can’t be fixed. But if everything goes to heck in a cornucopia, relax. You can always serve the pizza.

Now, I’ll anticipate your calls for help.

Help! My turkey is ... Frozen! No big deal! You can cook it from frozen. Remove plastic wrap ping and place turkey on a rack in a baking pan. Cook frozen turkey at 325 F for 23 minutes per pound. For example, an 18-pound tur key would take approxi mately 7 hours from fro zen. After 2 hours, remove the partially cooked turkey to remove the bag of gib lets from the cavity. Now, brush the turkey with but ter, season with salt and pepper and return to the oven. When it’s done, use the thermometer to check for a temperature of 175 F at the thigh and 165 F at the

breast. Let it rest, covered, before slicing.

Raw! It’s still pink inside? Well, stick it back in the oven and use that thermometer! If you’re run ning out of wine and the biggest issue is time, cut the bird into pieces (whole breasts, legs and thighs) and pop them on a sheet pan and stick ‘em back in the oven to quickly continue cooking.

Dry! Thickly slice the dry turkey and place into a bak ing dish. Add chicken broth to cover and stick it in the oven for about 10 minutes. And make extra gravy.

Help! My potatoes are ... Lumpy! They’re prob ably undercooked. Stop mashing and find a lump and smoosh it, if it feels solid, put the pan back on low heat, cook until soft ened and mash again.

Gluey! Oh no! You over mashed the potatoes, releas

ing starch, resulting in wallpaper paste. So, never use your food processor or mixer to mash potatoes. A good old-fashioned potato masher does the trick.

If it’s too late and you’ve got gluey potatoes, mix in a bunch of cheese and butter and season liberally. Put the potato mixture in a shallow casserole dish and top with buttered breadcrumbs. Bake until your “potato casse role” is lightly browned on top. And make extra gravy.

Help! My gravy is ... Lumpy! Easy fix. Pour your gravy through a fine mesh strainer and reheat.

Thin! Mix 3 to 4 table spoons cornstarch with enough cold water to make a smooth paste. Whisk this into the gravy a bit at a time, letting the gravy sim mer until thickened to your liking. Or add some of that instant gravy packet from your insurance policy.

Bland! Most likely, it needs more salt. Add some chicken or vegetable bouil lon. Or add that emergen cy gravy packet and some broth.

Help! My stuffing is ... Dry! Melt a tablespoon of butter into a cup of warm chicken stock. Add to the stuffing and mix well. Cover and put it back in the oven for about 5 minutes to reheat. And make extra gravy.

Soggy! Spread your stuff ing out on a rimmed baking sheet and put it in the oven to dry out a bit.

Help! My dessert has ... Burnt crust! Carefully remove the crust and either add a crumb topping. (Mix flour, oats, brown sugar, butter and cinnamon. Sprin kle it over the filling and bake until golden.) Or use the whipped topping in your emergency kit to pipe a pretty boarder.

Cracked! If your cheese cake or pumpkin pie has a cracked top, use the whipped topping to make a pretty design over the top.

Lifestyle expert Patti Diamond is the penny-pinching, party-plan ning, recipe developer and content creator of the website Divas On A Dime — Where Frugal, Meets Fabulous! Visit Patti at www.diva sonadime.com and join the con versation on Facebook at Diva sOnADimeDotCom. Email Patti at divapatti@divasonadime.com. ©2022 King Features Synd., Inc.

Plan Now for the Cost of a New Pet

By sa M M azOTTa PAW S CO r N er

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: As the holiday season approaches, many people are thinking about adopting or purchasing a pet as a gift. Can you remind read ers that the cost of owning a pet can be quite high? Unexpected pet care expenses are one reason that pets wind up at

DEAR CARL: You brought up this issue at the perfect time, as many families start thinking about and committing to getting a pet for Christmas.

Potential owners have a lot of things to think about and discuss, and one big item is the cost of owning a pet.

Bringing home a cat or dog from the shelter can cost $1,200 to $1,800, a Geico Living post reports. Adoption fees, the initial vet visit and supplies are part of the upfront costs. Smaller pets like hamsters and goldfish will cost about $200 initially when a tank, cage and supplies are factored in.

Then there’s the cost of continuing care. A cat will cost at least $800 per year in litter, food, toys, medi cal care and more. Dogs can cost $1,500 per year or more, and if a professional trainer is needed, that adds to the cost. And if your pet gets sick, veterinary bills can be quite expensive.

This is not to talk people out of owning a pet, but to make them aware that a pet will impact the household budget more than most new owners expect. Know the upfront cost of a new pet. Budget for the monthly and annual costs of keeping a pet healthy and happy. Minimize financial surprises, and you can focus fully on your pet’s well-being.

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Photo courtesy of www.JasonCoblentz.com Correct any Thanksgiving meal fails with these easy fixes.

shelters after the holidays. — Carl W., Indianapolis

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