Jamestown News - February 8, 2023

Gov. Cooper and GTCC’s president announce new program

By CaROL BROOKs FreeLANCe WrIter cab1hp@gmail.com

“It’s a big deal,” said Guilford Technical Community College President Tony Clarke as he prepared on Jan. 31 to announce a partnership between the school and the North Carolina Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education, or NC FAME, program.

“NC FAME, The First in Flight chapter, is going to have a direct and immediate impact on the Triad’s workforce,” said Clarke. “Along with classroom time, students will be on the floor with a local manufacturing company learning valuable skills while getting paid a good salary.

When they successfully complete the program, they will step into

a well-paying job or have the option of transferring to a fouryear school.

“At the same time the company is gaining an employee they know is well-trained and skilled. It’s a great investment in our future here in the Triad.”

The work-study program is for two years and debt-free, with the earnings from on-the-job training potentially paying for the course. Graduates earn an associate of science degree. Training will be at the college’s Center for Advanced Manufacturing on West Gate City Boulevard.

The four NC FAME sponsor companies, Jowat Adhesives in Archdale, MasterBrand Cabinets in Lexington, Toyota Battery Mfg. NC, in Liberty, and ZielhAbegg in Greensboro.

“This is a great day for work-

ers and businesses in North Carolina,” said Gov. Roy Cooper.

“Community colleges are our notso-secret weapon. Companies all over the world know about the North Carolina community college system, which I think is the best in the country. This is exciting that businesses want to come and partner with community colleges.”

He remarked that so many new jobs are created in the Triad region and he was excited to announce a new way to fill those jobs.

Cooper said to get those new jobs, the workforce needs quality childcare, education and training.

Cooper noted that in the past, people learned a trade by becoming an apprentice to someone who could teach them. That is

JBA revamps meetings for more accessibility

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This Jamestown Business Association story includes a brief history of the organization. It kicks off a new column called Business Corner that will highlight member businesses throughout the coming months.

With networking planned as an important part of the Jamestown Business Association, it was only natural to begin the new year with a meet and greet for old, new and perspective members. On Jan. 16, they gathered in the lounge at Simply Thai on East Main Street to learn more about each other and to discuss upcoming ideas for the organization.

“We hope each will add your strength and talents to JBA,” said Jamie Hall, the new president. “Our goal is to unite all businesses in Jamestown because we are stronger together.”

Vice-president Victoria Jones hopes to bring new life to the organization with planned activities that draw people to the area so they can see all the town has to offer.

After a lull due to Covid, the two officers see this year as a foundation on which to build. Plans are being made to create a stronger Internet presence with JBA as a recognizable name that people will seek as a means to discover what Jamestown and its businesses are about. The more recognized JBA is the more

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Quarterly and December golf course figures in the red

By CaROL BROOKs FreeLANCe WrIter cab1hp@gmail.com

The quarterly golf course report for the second quarter of the fiscal year compared to the previous year showed disappointing news. There were 5,294 paid rounds played compared to 7,063 paid rounds in the same period in 2021. Bad weather, particularly November and December, attributed to a good part of the decline, affecting not only green fees but also cart rental, driving range and the grill. In 2021 there were 16 bad weather days and 24 in 2022. Add to that, the course was closed seven days due to the greens being covered.

However, there were five clubhouse rentals in the quarter compared to none the previous year.

“The staff is putting together the 2023 tournament and outing schedule and

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A BAG OF BOOKS FOR 10 BUCKS

Friends of the Jamestown Public Library are once again offering bargain prices to help you increase your personal library, as well as obtain funds to enhance the public library’s selection of books, DVDs and other materials and to support community programs.

On Feb. 18 the 6th annual bag sale will be held on the library’s lowest level. Everything you can fit into a paper grocery bag will cost only $10 and the bags will even be provided. Choose from hardcover and paperback books – including recent and vintage publications of fiction, history, biography, cookbooks, crafts and more –DVDs, children’s books, games and puzzles. Sales will be cash or check. In the event of inclement weather the event will be rescheduled for Feb. 25.

For those not familiar with Jamestown, the library is the historic brick building located at 200 W. Main St. (on the corner of Main Street and Ragsdale Road) that once served as Jamestown Public School.

For the latest information about the book sale and the library, check the website www.jamestownpubliclibrary. com.

Groundhog Day is really about love, not weather

By CaROL BROOKs FreeLANCe WrIter cab1hp@gmail.com

Groundhog Day has come and gone once more. Punxsutawney Phil has yet again seen his shadow and predicted six more weeks of winter. But let’s be reasonable. There are lots of lights shining on Phil, and other groundhogs around the country, so he is bound to see his shadow. Also, the calendar shows that winter’s last day is March 19, so the rodent really couldn’t be wrong if he predicted more winter. These prognosticators actually are only right about 40 percent of the time in 136 years of “official” predictions.

While this tradition may be silly, it actually stems from the movements of the sun, dating back thousands of years. It is well known that ancient civilizations used not only the sun but also the stars, to guide them on when to plant and harvest crops and to get ready for the cold weather ahead.

Early Celts lived all over continental Europe, not just where we associate them living in parts of the United Kingdom and in Brittany. Andrew E. Rothovius wrote in The Old Farmer’s Almanac that what

we now think of as Groundhog Day was celebrated by the Celts as Imbolc. It was celebrated between the winter solstice and spring equinox and participants made weather predictions.

When British and German

immigrants came to the United Kingdom, they brought this tradition with them.

Another explanation of the tradition comes from history. com.

“Groundhog Day has its roots in the ancient Christian tradition of Candlemas, when clergy would bless and distribute candles needed for winter. The candles represented how long and cold the winter would be. Germans expanded on this concept by selecting an animal – the hedgehog – as a means of predicting weather. Once they came to America, German settlers in Pennsylvania continued the tradition, although they switched from hedgehogs to groundhogs, which were plentiful in the Keystone State.”

Naturalist John Ray wrote a poem in 1678 that explains the Candlemas tradition:

“If Candlemas day be fair and bright Winter will have another flight.

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Matt “jit” Lothakoun, standing in the center of the photo, co-owner of simply Thai restaurant in jamestown, talked to the jamestown Business association about his facility and upcoming plans to expand.

Photo Norma B. Dennis (at left) new officers for the jamestown Business association include left to right, jamie Hall, president, (emerge skin studio); and Victoria jones, vice-president, (Under Pressure Massage & Bodywork); not pictured — Bob Callicutt, treasurer, (Carter Bank & Trust); and emily Wagoner, secretary, (jamestown Public Library and Historic jamestown society).

Photo courtesy of North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences sir Walter Wally served as north Carolina’s ambassador on Groundhog day for “21” years before retiring in 2022. His success rate is higher than Punxsutawney Phil’s. Charlotte’s Queen Charlotte died in august and there are no plans to replace her. Garner’s snerd was the only groundhog prediction in the state this year. He agreed with Phil.

the basis of NC FAME.

“This excites me,” Cooper said. “For years businesses invested in apprenticeships and internships. Over the years … businesses moved away from apprenticeships.

But necessity is the mother of invention and we know how much our businesses need a quality workforce. We know [apprenticeships and internships] are coming back.”

Don Stewart, Toyota Battery vice president, said this was the first FAME chapter, the First in Flight Chapter, in North Carolina and the state is only the 14th to have a FAME program. The training received will help close the skills gap.

When he first visited GTCC, Tony Davis, FAME National Director for the Manufacturing Institute, was amazed at the people and teaching at the school.

“This is going to be second to none,” Davis said.

“Employers have a distinct need and are collaborating with local partners to expand career pathway opportunities for the region’s workforce by bringing this powerful program to their area.”

Toyota Battery created FAME in 1988 as a way to train students in advanced manufacturing technology.

It moved to the Manufacturing Institute for National Scaling in 2019. Today, the Manufacturing Institute is the workforce development and education partner of the National Association of Manufacturers.

Dennis Parker, the founder of FAME, issued a challenge to GTCC: “Make this North Carolina FAME First

in Flight Chapter the best chapter in the entire FAME network. This school has the ability and potential to do that.”

Clarke explained the students are in what he called “cohorts”. There will be approximately 30 students in the first cohort. The new program begins August 2023 and current students are eligible to enter NC FAME. With only 30 students in the program, NC FAME will pick the mostqualified students.

“It is an honor, and further validation of GTCC’s impact on our community, that FAME would chose the college for its first chapter in North Carolina,” said George Ragsdale, a member of GTCC Board of Trustees. “Dr. Clarke and his leadership team do a fantastic job and continue to build a trained workforce unsurpassed in North Carolina. This workforce is one of the primary drivers of all the new job and economic

growth we are seeing in the area. We are certain to see this continue to grow and benefit all residents of the Triad now that the FAME/ GTCC partnership has been established.”

For more information, visit https://gtcc.edu/gtccfame or https://fame-usa. com.

GTCC will present information sessions on the Federation of Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) program Feb. 16 from 6-7 p.m. The meetings will be held at the Medlin Campus Center on the Jamestown Campus. The information sessions will provide the opportunity to speak with employer partners about what to expect from on-the-job training, learn about the employer partner companies, and learn the FAME program requirements, selection process and advanced manufacturing technology pathway.

new businesses will want to become part of it.

Selina Golden, owner and operator of a children’s consignment shop in Jamestown, was instrumental in starting JBA in 1993. She felt local businesses needed an outlet to support one another and the town. An assortment of business owners and non-profit organizations began to meet monthly for breakfast at what was then Penny’s Restaurant.

Golden served as JBA’s first president.

“The best thing about the Jamestown Business Association is it not only wants to make the businesses better, but also the town,” said Divine Design owner, the late Ruth Kiger, during an early interview about the group. Kiger served as vice president and president during the organization’s beginning years.

Shortly after the group started, members decided to hold a festival to promote their businesses while providing a variety of crafts and entertainment for the community. The first Jamestown Day was spread throughout Jamestown with activities in front of the Jamestown Public Library (formerly Jamestown Public School) and in Jamestown Center. It later changed the format from widespread to centrally located in front of the library and Jamestown Elementary School.

JBA members also chose to participate in the annual Jamestown Christmas parade and for years sponsored a float for the event.

In 2000, the Jamestown Business Association began a formal grant program to provide money to organizations that

working with the Jamestown Golf Association to plan tournaments and special events for the coming year,” said Ross Sanderlin, director of golf and recreation. “Staff is also beginning training for the new point-of-sale software that is being installed. The system will have many new features for staff, as well as enhanced offerings for customers and guests.”

On the Golf Maintenance side, Superintendent Jamey Claybrook echoed Sanderlin’s report on the weather.

“We had very cold temperatures hit us right at Christmas and had to install our green covers to help protest greens,” he said. “We had to keep those on for about a week.

“The golf course main-

promoted local youths. For several years funds were dispersed by a donoradvised fund with the Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro.

Although the activities of JBA have changed over the years, its goals have basically remained the same –to improve and promote its businesses and the town.

To provide opportunities for more businesses to participate in the monthly meetings, they will now be held alternately at lunch and in the evening. Daytime meetings will involve more of the group’s business and be held at noon at the Jamestown Park Clubhouse on the third Thursdays starting Feb. 16.

Evening meetings will be held on the third Monday at 5:30 p.m. Locations are to be announced. They will include abbreviated business discussions with most of the time used to network. The next one will be March 20.

“We plan to be diligent about sending an agenda before meetings and the minutes after them so all members can know what is happening and provide their input,” Hall said.

With so many business owners and workers also local residents, it is easy to see their roots run deep in the town.

“One of the nicest things about local businesses is that everyone is community minded,” Bridgid Murphy acknowledged.

To learn more about JBA, continue to look at www.jamestownbusinessassociation.org to keep abreast of business news as the website develops.

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tenance building construction is coming along well.

The builders have the walls installed and are working on the bay doors and waiting to install the roof. Everything looks good and we are getting prepared and excited to move in sometime in April.”

Claybrook’s crew has been busy putting out fresh pine needles around the pro shop and trimming trees and ornamental grasses. They also are removing dead trees. He remarked that crews have mulched the leaves and placed them along some of the holes so players can find their balls easier.

December report

Total revenue for December 2022 was $27,148 and operating

expenses were $121,586. There was a net operating loss of $94,438 from the previous year. December 2021 had a new operating loss of $35,531. There were 706 rounds played compared to 2,085 rounds played the previous year. As stated above, there were 16 bad weather days and the course was closed for eight days, including Christmas. Bad weather is defined as rain, snow, 49 degrees or below or 96 degrees or above. Greens fees were $13,372 compared to $35,188 a year ago. The grill had a loss of $5,399 in December 2022. Year-to-date, the grill has had a net loss of $6,288 compared to a net loss of $3,009 for the same period in the previous year.

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GTCC President dr. Tony Clarke and north Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper answer questions following the nC FaMe announcement.

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Dripping classified documents

Was it the classified documents?

Is this what the political experts will ask themselves if Joe Biden loses the 2024 presidential election?

Will they say the 2024 election was decided when classified documents were found in President Joe Biden’s home, prior offices, and vacation house? And that President Biden had allowed classified documents to be stored in his private homes and offices?

We do not know.

But every experienced political expert would say that a problem such as Biden’s classified documents is best handled by getting the matter out to the public all at once, rather than dripping out pieces over time.

On the challenge of minimizing the drip-drip, Biden got off to an awful start.

Here is how the story has “dripped’ so far based on a Key Events summary prepared by ABC News ( https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/ key-events-biden-classified-documents-probe-updated-timeline/ story?id=96396261).

Nov. 4: The National Archives inspector general contacted the Justice Department to say the White House notified the National Archives that documents bearing classification markings were identified at Penn Biden Center, the think tank in Washington that Biden used after leaving office as vice president in 2017.

Nov 9: FBI commenced an assessment to understand whether classified information had been mishandled.

Nov. 14: Attorney General Merrick Garland assigned U.S. Attorney John Lausch to conduct an initial investigation on whether to appoint a special counsel.

Dec. 20: Biden’s personal coun-

sel informed Lausch that additional documents bearing classification markings were identified in the garage of Biden’s Wilmington, Del. home. The FBI went to the location and secured those documents, Garland said.

Jan. 5: U.S. Attorney Lausch advised Garland that further investigation by a special counsel was warranted.

Jan. 9: Reporting broke that Garland assigned Lausch to review classified documents found at the Penn Biden Center. The White House confirmed that the president’s attorneys found a “small number of documents with classified markings” in a locked closet at the center.

Jan. 10: Biden said he was “surprised” to learn that there were any government records at the Penn Biden Center, adding, “I don’t know what’s in the documents.”

Jan. 12: The president’s personal counsel called Lausch and stated that an additional document bearing classification markings was identified at the president’s residence in Wilmington.

Jan. 14: A special counsel for Biden, Richard Sauber, confirmed that “five additional pages” of classified information were found when he was working with the Department of Justice to hand over a one-page classified document found days earlier at the Wilmington home.

Jan. 20: The Department of Justice searched Biden’s Wilmington home and took possession of more items containing classified information.

Feb. 1. The FBI conducted a “planned search” of Biden’s home in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.

And the story continues dripping, day by day.

Possibly, Biden’s problem with

classified documents, as serious as it is, can be successfully managed with explanations that include comparison with other important political figures, including former Vice President Pence, who made similar careless mistakes.

But it is also possible that the dripping messages about classified documents could wear down Biden.

Dripping messages about then Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s alleged mistakes in the so-called Benghazi affair being responsible for the deaths of four Americans helped sink her 2016 presidential campaign, and a similar series of messages could do the same to Biden’s 2024 campaign.

In Biden’s case, the drip-drip messages about his carelessness in handling classified documents provides a way to imply that his advanced age diminishes his ability to handle important routine matters.

That message in its simple form would be that the 80-year old Biden is just too old to be president again.

It might not be fair, but that will not keep it from being an effective campaign tactic to be used by any Biden opponent.

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

If on Candlemas day it be showre [sic] and rain, Winter is gone and will not come again.”

Sounds like today’s Groundhog Day.

The website goes on to explain why Phil is the top groundhog meteorologist.

“In 1887, a newspaper editor belonging to a group of groundhog hunters from Punxsutawney called the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club declared that Phil, the Punxsutawney groundhog, was America’s only true weather-forecasting groundhog.” Ever since then, the predictions have taken place in the same location, Gobbler’s Knob outside Punxsutawney. Since groundhogs live up to six years, with two or three being average, the current Phil has many ancestors. However, Punxsutawney Groundhog Club members are firm in saying there has only been one Phil.

All the above is well and good. We all like a good tradition. However, in truth, groundhogs are not coming out of their winter dens after four months to look for their shadow for our benefit. They are looking for, shall we say, companionship. Apparently, mostly males are used as prognosticators.

“Groundhogs who emerge from hibernation in the dead of February are checking out their mating prospects, according to a Penn State study” states a blog on scientificamerican.com.

If these groundhogs find a mate, the ladies will probably receive a box of candy on Feb. 14.

The groundhog goes by many names on Feb. 2.

Regional names for Punxsutawney Phil include:

Staten Island Chuck (N.Y.)

Chesapeake Chuck (Va.)

Milltown Mel (N.J.)

Birmingham Bill ( Ala.)

French Creek Freddie (W. Va.)

Sir Walter Wally (N.C.)

Queen Charlotte (N.C.)

Jimmy the Groundhog (Wis.)

Dunkirk Dave (N.Y.)

And in Canada:

Shubenacadie Sam

Wiarton Willie

“LeafFilter was a great investment for our home.”

–Bill & Jan M.

SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK

Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in a judgment bearing the caption “US Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF8 Master Participation Trust, Plaintiff, vs. Peggy A. Epps; Spouse of Peggy Epps, if any; Unknown heirs of James S. McIver, if any; Harney G. Shoffner, Jr., Spouse of Harvey G. Shoffner, Jr, if any; Dejuanna S. Burrows a/k/a Dejuanna S. Swann; Spouse of Dejuanna S. Burrows a/k/a Dejuanna S. Swann, if any; James Michael Johnson; Spouse of James Michael Johnson, if any; Douglas Caldwell; Spouse of Douglas Caldwell, if any; Walter Caldwell; Spouse of Walter Caldwell, if any; Theresa Collier; Spouse of Theresa Collier, if any; Rhonda Kirtley; Spouse of Rhonda Kirtley, if any; Deborah Caldwell; Spouse of Deborah Caldwell, if any; Forest Dale Caldwell; Spouse of Forest Dale Caldwell, if any; Angelique Caldwell; Spouse of Angelique Caldwell, if any; City of Greensboro; and Substitute Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee” 19 CVS 4086 Guildford County and pursuant to the terms of the judgment, the undersigned Commissioner will offer for sale that certain property as described below. Said sale will be held in the City of Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 15, 2022 at the Guilford County Courthouse door 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 as follows:

Tract 1: BEGINNING at a stake in Martin F. Douglas Tract 2 line (formerly part of Vicie Holmes tract) said stake being S. 20 degrees, 10 minutes W. 35.3 feet from stake on the southern side of the New Alamance Church Road, and running thence S. 20 degrees, 10 minutes W. 227.8 feet to a stake; thence N. 86 degrees, 43 minutes, W. 43.0 feet to a stake; thence N. 16 degrees, 15 minutes E. 285 feet to a stake on the Southern margin of the New Alamance Church Road; thence S. 60 degrees, 44 minutes, 30 seconds E. 62.3 feet to a stake; thence S. 20 degrees, 10 minutes, W. 35.3 feet to the point of beginning, same being that portion of the Luvenia Greenlee and children property (Vicie Holmes Heirs) as surveyed and subdivide by A. A. Scott, Engineer, according to a map or plat thereof dated January 19, 1955. This is that portion of the said premises upon which the dwelling house is not situated.

Tract 2: Beginning at an iron pin, said iron pin being North 70° 49’ West 115.10 feet from Martin F. Douglas’ Tract 2 line (formerly part of Vicie Holmes tract); and running thence South 12° 43’ West 252.92 feet to an iron pin; thence South 86° 43’ East 43.0 feet to an iron pin; thence in a Northernly direction along the Tract 2 boundary line of Lot #6 (Annie Greenlee McIver and husband, James S. McIver’s lot of the Vicie Holmes heirs property) to the Northwest corner of said Lot #6; thence North 70° 49’ West 57.55 feet to the point of beginning, same being designated as Lot #5 according to a new survey of a portion of The Vicie Holmes heirs tract according to a map or plat thereof prepared by Southern Mapping and Engineering Company, C. E., dated February 4, 1963 and designated as “Property of J. S. McIver, Greensboro, N.C.”, which plat is incorporated herein by reference.

For deeds to grantee conveying tract above referred to as “Lot #6”, See Book 1885, pages 448 and 449, said Registry.

The property is being sold “as is”, without warranties, subject to all taxes, special assessments and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Any assessments, costs or fees resulting from the sale will be due and payable from the purchaser at the sale.

A cash deposit or certified check (no personal check) in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the high bid will be required at the time of the sale.

The sale will be held open for ten days for upset bids as required by law.

BY: Susan R. Benoit, Commissioner

Post Office Box 2505 Fayetteville, NC 28302

(910) 864-6888

c/o Hutchens Law Firm

P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311

Phone No: (910) 864-3068

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Firm Case No: 10512 - 44141 Feb. 1, 8, 2023 (1065)

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA GUILFORD COUNTY

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE

SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 22 SP 1813

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Catherine W. Pate (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Catherine W. Pate) to Glenn R. Walker, Trustee(s), dated July 26, 1995, and recorded in Book No. 4325, at Page 1159 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 15, 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:

Beginning at an existing iron pipe on the West side of Wesley Drive at the Southeast corner of Lot 7 of the Own-A-Home Property No. 2 recorded in the Register of Deeds of Guilford County, North Carolina, in Plat Book 5 at Page 364; thence along Wesley Dr. South 15 deg. 14’ 48” West 49.81 feet to an existing iron pipe, the Northeast corner of Lot 9; thence along the line of Lot 9 North 82 deg. 30’ 54” West 152.78 feet to an existing iron pipe; thence North 14 deg. 25’ 00” East 49.98 feet to an existing iron pipe, the Southwest corner of Lot 7; thence along the line of Lot 7 South 82 deg. 25’ 06” East 154.50 feet to the point and place of beginning. The same being a part of Lot 8 of the Own-AHome Property No. 2 recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County in Plat Book 5 at Page 364. For a more particular description, see survey by James C. Fulbright & Associates dated 7/24/95, Job #95192, entitled “Property for Catherine Pate.” Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 614 Wesley Drive, High Point, 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: 6711 - 25518

Feb. 1, 8, 2023 (1320)

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Robin Stancil (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Robin Stancil) to Amy Mandart, Trustee(s), dated October 10, 2002, and recorded in Book No. 5645, at Page 2182 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 15, 2023 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in Greensboro in the County of Guilford, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: All of Lot 12, Phase 2-A, Map 1, Park Grove Subdivision, as shown on the revised plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 135, Page 139, in the office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County, North Carolina. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 2403 BlairKhazan Drive, Greensboro, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in N.C.G.S. §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by N.C.G.S. §7A-308(a)(1).

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition are expressly disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws.

A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in its sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC.

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm

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

https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com

Firm Case No: 3510 - 9168

Feb. 1, 8, 2023 (1110)

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA GUILFORD COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 22 SP 1210

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Wanda Faye Floyd (Deceased) (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Wanda Faye Floyd, Heirs of Wanda Faye Floyd a/k/a W. Faye Floyd: James Horace, Darrian Floyd) to The Law Offices of Daniel A. Fulco, PLLC, Trustee(s), dated December 4, 2006, and recorded in Book No. R 6644, at Page 1805

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 22, 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:

1. Unit No. 3001-C, Phase 1, Building 6, of Greystone Pointe Condominium (the “Unit”), as described in The Declaration and as shown on the Plan of Condominium which is recorded in Condominium Plat Book 006, Pages 97-99, in the Guilford County Registry; and 2. The Unit’s allocated interest in all Common Elements of The Condominium, including the Buildings and the improvements on the land described in The Declaration and as shown on the Plan Condominium for Phase I, Building I, recorded in Condominium Plat Book 006, Pages 97--99 in the Guilford County Registry. Including the Unit located thereon; said unit being located at 3001-C Greystone Point Greensboro, North Carolina.

Together with the right of ingress to and egress from said property and the right to use, for all purposes, in common with the Grantor, its successors and assigns.

And all other occupants from time to time, any and all portions of Greystone Pointe Condominium designated by The Declaration as “Common Elements.” Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in N.C.G.S. §45-21.23.

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

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition are expressly disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws.

A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in its sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

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Week of Feb. 13, 2023

ARIES (March 21 to April 19)

A hectic period begins to wind down. Take time to draw some deep breaths and relax before getting into your next project. A long-absent family member could make contact as well.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You’re eager to move forward with a new challenge that suddenly dropped into your lap. But you’d be wise to take this one step at a time, to allow new developments to come through.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20)

You’re almost ready to make a commitment. A lingering doubt or two, however, should be resolved before you move ahead. An associate could provide important answers to your questions.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22)

Caution is still the watchword as you move closer toward a decision about a new situation. If you act too fast, you might miss some vital warning signs. Go slowly and stay alert.

LEO (July 23 to August 22)

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (PG-13) — The sequel to Black Panther (2018) hit theaters in the U.S. last November, two years after the tragic and shocking death of Chadwick Boseman, who played the titular character. Since Marvel Studios chose to retire the character of King T’Challa with Boseman’s death, the sequel starts with the king succumbing to an illness. One year after his death, Wakanda is now being threatened by nations around the world attempting to steal their vibranium — their most precious element, which they refuse to share. This creates great

Your new goal looks promising, and your golden touch does much to enhance its prospects for success. In your private life, Cupid does his best to make your new relationship special.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) That impatient side of yours is looking to goad you into moving before you’re ready to take that big step. Stay calm and cool. Let things fall into place before you act.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A legal matter you hoped would finally be settled could be a pesky problem for a while until all the parties agree to stop disagreeing with each other. Be patient.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Partnerships — personal or professional — which began before the new year take on new importance. They also reveal some previously hidden risks. So, be warned.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Your associates are firmly on your side, and that persistent problem caus-

tension for the citizens of Wakanda, as they’re still in the process of building their country back up after the loss of their Black Panther. Angela Bassett recently earned a Golden Globe for her portrayal of Queen Ramonda, as well as an Oscar nomination. This makes Bassett the first Marvel actor to receive a nomination from the Academy. Wakanda Forever is out now. (Disney+)

Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile (PG) — Eighteen months after magician Hector P. Valenti (Javier Bardem) loses his New York home and leaves his singing crocodile, Lyle, in the attic, the Primm family moves

ing you to delay some activities should soon be resolved to your satisfaction.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Favorable changes continue to dominate, and you should be responding positively as they emerge. Someone wants to become more involved in what you’re doing.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A friend wants to share a secret that could answer some questions you’ve wondered about for a long time. Meanwhile, travel aspects continue to be strong.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Stay on your new course despite so-called wellmeaning efforts to discourage you. Rely on your deep sense of self-awareness to guide you to do what’s right for you.

BORN THIS WEEK: You have the capacity to meet challenges that others might find overwhelming and turn them into successful ventures.

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become a member of their family. A film adaptation of the children’s story by Bernard Waber, this goofy musical-comedy has lots of feel-good vibes that no doubt made it a success in the box office last year.

Popstar Shawn Mendes stars as Lyle in the film, out now on streaming. (Netflix)

in. Josh, the Primms’ son, discovers Lyle in the attic and easily starts to befriend the crocodile, who can sing beautifully but can’t speak. Mr. and Mrs. Primm

aren’t the happiest to find out about the talented, yet large reptile living in their new home, but Lyle seems to bring out the best in the Primms and starts to

Somebody I Used to Know (R) — On Feb. 10, the second directorial project from Dave Franco (21 Jump Street and Neighbors) reaches Prime Video. Franco’s wife, Alison Brie (Community), stars as Ally, a workaholic who decides to make a trip back to her hometown. While at a bar, Ally runs into her ex-boy-

friend, Sean (Jay Ellis), and the two reconnect and make up for lost time. Almost as if she’s retracing the steps of her past, Ally starts to wonder if she made the right decision by leaving her hometown all those years ago. Even after she accidentally crashes Sean’s engagement dinner to his fiance, Cassidy, Ally feels a pull to stay, as Cassidy reminds her of herself when she was younger. Kiersey Clemons, Danny Pudi and Haley Joel Osment also star in this heartfelt romantic comedy about trying to find newfound freedom well into adulthood. (Prime Video)

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Photo courtesy of Marvel angela Bassett earned a Golden Globe and an Oscar nomination for her portrayal of Queen Ramonda in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

A comfort food comes back for Super Bowl

By PaTTI dIaMOnd

Remember French bread pizzas? If so, those memories are likely nostalgic, comforting, cozy, crunchy, soft and warm, with that aroma that made the whole house smell good.

The French bread pizza is a 1960s invention. The story goes that a Cornell University New York food truck owner named Bob Petrillose (aka “Hot Truck Bob”) invented French bread pizza. These first French bread pizzas were called PMP or “Poor Man’s Pizza” and were well-loved by the late-night student crowd. Eventually, in the 1970s, this style of pizza flourished in popularity with Stouffer’s French Bread Pizza of freezer aisle fame.

While the frozen variety was standard 1980s afterschool snack and Friday night fare, the homemade PMPs are still a hit for anyone who wants an easy and inexpensive way to get dinner on the table in under 30 minutes any day of the week.

This family favorite is perfect for Super Bowl because it comes together so quickly, you could easily make it during halftime.

FRENCH BREAD PIZZA

Yield: 8 appetizer servings

Total Time: 20 minutes

1 large loaf French bread, day old is perfect

4 tablespoons butter

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

3 teaspoons Italian seasoning, divided

1 cup pizza sauce, purchased or recipe below

2 cups low moisture mozzarella cheese, shredded

3 ounces pepperoni, sliced

2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese

Preheat oven to 400 F degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Using a serrated knife, cut French bread loaf in half lengthwise through the center. This will give you two long pizza shells.

Use your hands to press the center of each piece down a bit. Deflating the bread will give you plenty of room for filling while keeping the bread from getting soggy while it’s in the oven.

French bread makes an easy super Bowl snack.

In a small, microwave-safe bowl, melt together the butter, garlic powder, salt, pepper and 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning. Stir to combine. Brush the melted butter evenly on top of the bread.

Place the bread on the prepared baking sheet and place in the oven for 5 minutes, or until lightly toasted.

Remove the bread from the oven and spread each half with 1/2 cup pizza sauce, spreading to coat. Then sprinkle the mozzarella cheese evenly on top of the sauce. Add the pepperoni on top, and sprinkle 1 tablespoon of Parmesan cheese and 1/2 teaspoon remaining Italian seasoning onto each half.

Place the pizza back in the oven and bake for 10 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown. Slice and serve.

No need to ever purchase pizza sauce again with this handy dandy, frugal and fabulous recipe.

PETITE PORTION

PIZZA SAUCE

Yield: 1 cup sauce

Total Time: 12 minutes

1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce

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• Save smaller bits of leftover veggies in a large freezer-safe container or bag, in the freezer. When it’s full, make vegetable soup.

• “Be sure you use bathroom fans correctly, turning on to remove steam, but turning off to keep from pumping out heat. This is equally important in the summer, when you pump out valuable cooled air. Many people don’t think of fans this way, and they end up running for hours.” — R.D. in Mississippi

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1 to 2 teaspoons sugar

Put a coffee filter into a small strainer, and place over a small bowl. Pour 1 (8-ounce) can of tomato sauce in the coffee filter contraption to drain for 10 minutes to remove excess liquid. Mix the drained sauce with 1 teaspoon each garlic powder and Italian seasoning and 1 to 2 teaspoons of sugar, according to your personal taste. You can enjoy this recipe even if you’re not watching the big game. Or only watching the commercials and halftime show and feeding the masses, like me. But if you’re watching the game, I hope your team wins. Let’s keep making memories with French bread pizza for generations to come.

Lifestyle expert Patti Diamond is the penny-pinching, party-planning, recipe developer and content creator of the website Divas On A Dime — Where Frugal, Meets Fabulous! Visit Patti at www.divasonadime.com and join the conversation on Facebook at DivasOnADimeDotCom. Email Patti at divapatti@divasonadime.com. ©2023 King Features Synd., Inc.

• Keep salt or baking soda by the stove for small quick cleanups. A good dose of salt will stop an egg from running all over the place. Dip a damp cloth in baking soda for a handy scrub. Although a handful of either might work in a pinch on a small flare-up on the stove, you should have a fire extinguisher close by for fires.

• “I used to comb through my last year’s calendar for important yearly dates when transferring them to the new year’s calendar. This year I have gotten smart. At the end of the month, before turning the page, I have highlighted the items I would want to put in next year’s calendar. When I look back, I will not have to search through all the entries for the good stuff.” — U.L. in Ohio

• “I just spent a lot of time cleaning my mother’s bathtub in a long-neglected bathroom. To keep it from mildewing, I used paste wax to protect the walls. You can use car wax for the same purpose, and many people know about this helpful tip. But I wanted to add a caution: walls only. Especially if you have an elderly resident (or a child), do not wax the inside of the tub, and make sure to have a nonslip mat in the tub at all times.” — A daughter in Oregon

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