Jamestown News - May 31, 2023

Johnson concerned about General Assembly bills

There are several bills in front of the North Carolina General Assembly that, if passed, could have an influence on how the Town of Jamestown operates. Town Manager Matthew Johnson presented a synopsis of these bills to the Town Council on May 16.

“Several of these bills have been in flux. One of them did not make crossover so that effectively iced that one out,” Johnson said. “But there are four other bills that we are concerned about as a municipality. We are going to formulate a letter to send to our Guilford delegation letting them know exactly what our concerns are with those bills.”

House Bill 409 – Regulation of Accessory Dwelling Units

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The bill has some fatal flaws in our opinion,” he said. “Its purpose is to try to increase affordable housing in an area but there are some things in that bill that give us a lot of pause. One of which is that you could build an accessory dwelling unit on a piece of property as long as it’s zoned for residential without having a principal dwelling unit on the property. The other thing is there is not a size limitation so you could essentially have, I think it’s, one square foot less than the primary dwelling. So you could have two houses of practically the same size on a lot. That brings a lot of problems. It usurps the Town Council’s ability to plan and zone in their jurisdiction, so that takes away a lot

Plastic bags on their way out for yard waste

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Just as Jamestown residents are getting used to having both recycling and solid waste containers for their refuse, in several months they will have to get used to a different way to put out their yard waste.

On May 16 the Jamestown Town Council learned that beginning Sept. 1, High Point would be banning plastic bags for yard waste. Since Jamestown takes its collected yard waste to the Ingleside Compost Facility in High Point, this means Town staff will have to come up with a new way to collect the yard waste.

“Greensboro was the one that initiated the idea that their yard waste landfill would be moving to a non-plastic bag facility,” said Town Manager Matthew Johnson. “They’re not going to accept anything in plastic bags. They were looking at paper.

“Paper presents its own problem,” he added. “If it

gets wet, it falls apart.”

Once High Point no longer accepts the plastic bags, Jamestown will be forced to do the same.

“We’ll be talking to you about that,” Johnson told the Council. “We’ll come up with a plan of attack.

Paul [Blanchard] and Jason [Pegram] are trying to figure out the next steps, We’ll have to come up with a solution for that or an education campaign to let people know. We’re still looking at all the types of things that we might be able to do.”

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of control the council has over the development of property and growth here in Jamestown.”

Senate Bill 675 – Land Use Changes and Clarifications

“This bill is another straight up attack on the extraterritorial jurisdiction. This has been happening over the years. We’ve dealt with this before. The General Assembly continues to be interested in taking away a municipality’s authority to have ETJ. We feel like that is a mistake. Having the ETJ allows the Town Council to have planning and zoning authority over growth and development on the fringe of our current corporate limits. It allows us to have a stable growth pattern by having the authority to plan for the future development of those properties, as you saw

with the Johnson property when that came up. We had the authority to influence that particular development where we would not have that at all if the general assembly takes that authority away from the municipalities.”

“It takes away any control you have for planning,” voiced Councilmember Martha Wolfe. “It’s still a great planning tool for municipalities. I think it would do a lot of harm if it was to go away.”

Mayor Lynn Montgomery noted ETJ residents would not have the security they currently have.

Johnson agreed, saying, “They don’t pay taxes but they receive planning and zoning support from us at no cost.”

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“I think Jamestown does a pretty good job of taking care

of its ETJ and servicing them,” Johnson said. Councilmembers agreed.

Wolfe noted ETJ residents would lose representation on the Planning Board if the bill passes.

Councilmember John Capes asked if the bill passed, would larger towns absorb ETJ areas? Johnson replied that municipalities cannot initiate annexation and that any area that wishes to be annexed must apply.

House Bill 122 – An Act to Increase Compliance by Counties and Municipalities that fail to timely submit an annual audit report “That sounds great. We don’t want to admit a late audit report [but] we are dealing with an

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Computer competition nets scholarship

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“There is a lot of stigma around video games, but esports shows the positive impact they can have,” Tu Nguyen, coach of the esports program at Guilford Technical Community College, said in an early interview about the administration’s decision to add it to the school’s athletic program.

“Esports athletes develop skills focused on teamwork, personal development, interpersonal communications and problem solving under strenuous conditions, skills highly sought-after in today’s job market.”

Short for electronic sports, esports is a form of competition using video games. Debated by some as to the validity of esports as a true sporting competition, since the late 2000s it has been featured alongside traditional sports beginning in Asia, then spreading to Europe and the Americas.

Seeing educational value in esports, administrators at GTCC decided to add the program to the school’s athletic department in the fall of 2022. And Garrett Palmer, for one, could not be happier.

Palmer recently received a scholarship to Cumberland University in Lebanon, Tenn., where he will participate in its competitive esports program. He will enter Cumberland as a junior in the fall, but was recognized May 24 on the GTCC James-

town campus at a special signing that included Spencer Claypool, Cumberland’s esports head coach.

“It is exciting to get recognition in this way,” Palmer said. “Coach Tu said I would inspire others.”

“I try to do all signings traditionally,” Claypool acknowledged. “Students get to have their special day and the recognition they deserve.”

Cumberland University began its esports program in the fall of 2021. Since then, it has won six championships, one of which was a national. The team has

Three honored with Mary Browning Preservation Awards

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“She was the last of the first,’” said Julia Ebel, president of the Historic Jamestown Society during the ninth presentation of the Mary A. Browning Historic Preservation Award May 21 at Deep River Friends Meeting. Ebel was referencing Browning’s charter membership to HJS and her passing in January of this year.

In 2013, the Historic Jamestown Society established the award to honor Browning for her dedication to the organization and to the research, interpretation and publication of local history and genealogy in Guilford County.

increased from nine players to 45.

Before being offered a scholarship, Palmer participated in games with some of Cumberland’s current and future players.

“He excelled as we knew he would,” Claypool said. “I feel he will be a good fit for our program.”

Palmer will be one of several students to play on the “Rocket League” team.

“The university’s goal is to have three three-player teams for this particular game,” Palmer said. “Rocket

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Church gets annexation and rezoning approval from GSo P&Z

Renaissance Church has passed one hurdle in their dream of a new campus for their congregation.

On May 15, the Greensboro Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved both annexation and rezoning for 5909-5915 West Gate City Blvd., 5800 and 5900 Scotland Road, 5810 Marion Elsie Dr. and a portion of the West Gate City Boulevard right-of-way.

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Total size is 20.2 acres. The site is on the edge of Sedgefield, across from Guilford Memorial Park.

While many churches have seen a decline in membership in recent years and some have closed their doors, Renaissance Church has grown to approximately 650 members and has one of the largest food banks in the state as well as an outreach that helps people with housing. They hold two services every Sunday. A second

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Photo courtesy HDX Clear plastic yard waste bags such as these will be a thing of the past in Jamestown in a few months.

Photo by Norma B. Dennis Pictured with garrett Palmer during his signing to participate on the esports team at Cumberland University is, left to right, guilford Technical Community College President anthony J. Clarke, gTCC esports coach Tu nguyen, Palmer and Cumberland University esports head coach spencer Claypool.

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League is my favorite esports game. It is like soccer, but you are playing as a car.”

Palmer did not plan to try out for the esports program at GTCC, but a friend talked him into doing it. He not only made the team, but served as its captain. As he began to take the game more seriously, Palmer increased his skill level in competition. Currently, out of approximately 80 million Rocket League players, he is in the top 5,000.

“Garrett has always been sports minded,” said his mother Sue. “He played travel soccer with the GUSA in Greensboro and played football one year at Northern Guilford High School. When Covid shut things down and he did not have sports to occupy his time he began to be more involved with video games.

“After graduating from high school he received a Longleaf Commitment Grant* to attend a two-year community college in North Carolina and wanted to take advantage of that by attending GTCC.”

While participating on the esports team at GTCC, Palmer also concentrated on taking core classes that would transfer to a four-year university. As he neared graduation from the community college, he began to think about what that transfer could be.

“I looked at ‘Stay Plugged In,’

issue with the accounting profession as a whole,” Johnson said. “There are not a lot of accountants out there and there are even fewer people who specialize in governmental audits. It was really difficult for us to find an auditor [this year]. [The General Assembly is] looking to penalize jurisdictions by withholding their sales tax funds if they fail to submit an annual audit report by a specific time. I would prefer to have an accurate audit than one that is submitted by a specific time frame. It’s a good idea but it hasn’t been fleshed

a website that tells about different schools with esports programs,” Palmer said. “Then I met Coach Claypool at a tournament in Hickory. I liked his school’s academic program as well as the fact it had esports.

When I visited the school it also had a nice architectural look about it and there is lots to do in Nashville.”

Palmer plans to major in information technology. He has no specific job in mind, but hopes to convert his education into a job at which he can support himself throughout the future.

GTCC President Anthony J. Clarke is more than pleased with Palmer’s success and the opportunities esports offers students.

“We started the program as a means to build leadership and teamwork,” he said at Palmer’s signing.

“Now students can use it to continue their education.”

(*North Carolina received a total of $137.8 million in aid from the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) fund through federal COVID-19 relief packages. The Governor’s Office launched the Longleaf Commitment for 2021 North Carolina high school graduates in partnership with the N.C. Community College System and the State Education Assistance Authority. Students graduating from high school in 2021

out. We’re asking for that to be pushed back into a committee first for further study.”

Senate Bill 515 –The Water and Sewer Affordability Act

“Outside of tax revenues, the sale of water and sewer services are one of the few ways that municipalities raise funds to support the services that it provides,” Johnson said. “This particular bill would limit the amount of rate increase difference that could be charged to outside water and sewer customers – those outside our corpo-

from low-income and working-class families received enough financial aid to cover tuition and fees at any of the state’s 58 community colleges. The monies could be used toward an associate degree and/or credits to transfer to a four-year institution.

In 2021, the North Carolina General Assembly extended the Longleaf Commitment to students graduating from high school in 2022.)

rate limits. They don’t pay taxes but we still have to maintain water and sewer lines, infrastructure, that type of thing and employ people to do that, so they do pay higher rates for that. [The bill] has been through several iterations. One of the concessions that has been made is they would allow you to enact higher fees but you would have to have a public hearing on that and it’s just an impractical application. It’s more government red tape. We need the flexibility to properly charge our fees for the services that we provide.”

Town Manager Matthew Johnson urged not only the Town Council but also the citizens of the Town and the ETJ to contact local legislators.

“Let them know that you’re concerned about them. We may not always understand all the nuances the General Assembly is dealing with so our approach is to ask them to put that into a committee, study it a little bit more, allow the North Carolina League of Municipalities to talk to them about how it impacts all of the municipalities and counties and other jurisdictions around the state.”

The Guilford Delegation House are:

House: Representatives Cecil Brockman, Ashton Wheeler Clemmons, John Faircloth. Jon Hardister, Pricey Harrison and Amos L. Quick III.

Senate: Senators Phil Berger, Michael Garrett and Gladys A. Robinson. Their contact information may be found at https://www. ncleg.gov/Members/CountyRepresentation/Guilford.

property at 2212 Eastchester Drive in High Point – the former Coldwell Banker building – is a co-work space leasing to 25 businesses and entrepreneurs.

Senior Pastor Jason Goins addressed the commission, stating the church is celebrating 15 years of serving the community this year. The current contemporary church at 5114 Harvey Road in Jamestown will move to West Gate City Boulevard, leaving the previous space for outreach ministries, including the food bank, which began in 2010.

“We as a church want to make sure that we are a lighthouse in the community,” Goins said. “Some flexibility allows the church to grow and continue to explore novel ways to explore the kingdom of God.

“We’re so excited about the opportunity to move into a larger, more accessible building that’s purpose-built for our ministry,” Goins told the Jamestown News in November of last year. “Our new Gate City location will put us in the middle of a vibrant area that allows us to serve more people.”

During his presentation, commissioners were surprised when Goins submitted new restrictions and conditions the commissioners had not seen. As the new items were not originally advertised, commissioners could not vote on approval on May 15.

“It is unnecessarily complicating the request,” said Commissioner Mary Skenes.

Goins then withdrew the new conditions, stating, “Just so you understand our heart is to reach out.”

Plans for the new church call for it facing West Gate City Boulevard with an entrance on Scotland Road and possibly Queen Alice Road. Parking would be behind the building and would abut several residences.

Skenes mentioned comments the commission had received about the proximity of the new building to residential and buffering options. Goins said a pond, water features and trees along back portion of property would be added but did not indicate the wooded area along Scotland Road and Marion Elsie Drive would be cleared.

No one spoke in favor of the rezoning and annexation request during the public comment portion but four people spoke against, citing an increase in traffic with potential speeding, width of Scotland Road and future building plans encroaching closer to residential areas.

Goins said NCDOT will require “upfits” to Scotland and pointed out a second entrance on Queen Alice will help.

“We believe those upfits will remedy the issues that have been mentioned here tonight,” he said.

The Planning and Zoning Commissioners unanimously voted for annexation and rezoning of the parcels. The Greensboro City Council will discuss the matter at their June 20 meeting.

For more information about Renaissance Church, visit www.RENtriad.church

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Photo by Norma B. Dennis Palmer’s mother, sue, was pleased to see him have the opportunity to continue his education at Cumberland University.

Map courtesy Greensboro Planning and Zoning Commission The Renaissance Church annexation and rezoning request is for property across from guilford Memorial Park on West gate City Boulevard.

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It was only natural for Browning to be lauded for her “historic” efforts preceding the presentation. When Ebel opened the floor for comments, several shared their appreciation for the work Browning had done, some noting the assistance she gave to learning more of their families’ personal history.

“Her contributions will continue to guide us,” Ebel said.

Dan Allan presented a brief history of Deep River Friends Meeting, which started in 1754, with the first meetinghouse being constructed in 1758. The second meetinghouse was built in 1875 and is still used for worship today.

Allen also mentioned the Friends’ emphasis on education for both men and women and the meeting’s graveyard that, in addition to marked graves, contains 143 unmarked graves. Many of these are believed to be those of unknown Civil War soldiers and members of the local Black community.

Due to skipping a presentation during Covid and the large number of nominations, the selection committee opted to present three awards for 2023.

The Cedarwood Garden Club was recognized for 34 years of service to the Mendenhall Homestead. In 1980, it established an herb garden beside the home’s kitchen, researching and identifying herbs appropriate to that era. In 2004, club members relocated the garden to beside the Madison Lindsey House, used as a doctor’s office in the early 1800s. Again herbs were researched, this time to find those with medicinal properties. Joan Foster, Laurette Guay and other committee members have given considerable care to securing these herbs, some which are not easily available today.

A millstone from the old McCullough Gold Mine has been used in each garden. The new herb garden is circular with brick walkways and identifying plaques to enable guests to enjoy the beauty of and absorb the knowledge about herbs.

Foster, who has chaired the project since its beginning, accepted the award on behalf of the club. She was also recognized for her continuous dedication to the project. In addition to finding herbs, she can often be found at the garden on Fridays tending to it so it will look good for visitors. For educa-

tional purposes, she created and updates a notebook describing each herb and its uses.

Gary Haynes was presented a Mary A. Browning Historic Preservation Award for his years of outstanding service for the preservation and maintenance of the old Jamestown Public School/Jamestown Public Library. A graduate of Ragsdale High School, Haynes began his formal education at Jamestown Public School in 1950. In 1985, he agreed to be the architect overseeing the renovation of the old school building.

He has done extensive research of the building to document its history and created to-scale architectural drawings to make sure the integrity of the original building was preserved.

“The original architect was Charles E. Hartage in 1915,” Haynes said. “I just try to replicate what he did.”

Haynes also graciously named many others who had a part in saving and restoring the building, but there is no doubt he has poured his heart into the project. He continues to serve today as chair of the Old Jamestown School Association and hopes to be part of the effort to see that the building maintains its architectural design and history well into the future.

Ruby Sapp Leach also received a Mary Browning award. She has committed her life to knowing her heritage, whose ancestors were slaves. Records from those times and places are difficult to find and often none existent, but Leach has found stories and documents that help tell accounts of her family and beyond – including the communities that became Florence off Penny Road and Sapptown in what is now the Mackay Road area.

Leach values her history, her heritage and the resilient strength of her people. When she shares stories of her ancestors within the Jamestown community, she does not downplay the truth of forced segregation, but speaks of it in ways that create awareness, understanding and healing across the broader community.

Besides researching the African American heritage of this area, she has become an active member of the board for the Historic Jamestown Society, which meets in the Mendenhall Homestead. One of her ancestors worked for Nereus Mendenhall.

Leach expressed pleasure at being recognized by HJS with the award and thankfulness for family and friends who were present as she received it.

The change will not affect loose-leaf pickup during the fall using the vacuum truck but people using rear bagger mowers can no longer dump the clippings into a clear plastic bag and put those bags at the curb. The Town will not be able to pick those up.

A release by the City of High Point stated, “The use of plastic bags poses many issues to City collection and disposal staff and equipment, long-term viability and significant environmental impacts. By prohibiting plastic bags in yard waste, the Ingleside Compost Facility will be able to produce a zero-waste, completely organic, compost and topsoil for our residents and commercial users.”

Paper bags save natural resources and energy while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. It can take nearly 1,000 years for a plastic bag to decompose at a landfill, compared to the one month it takes for a paper bag.

High Point is actually beginning the ban July 1 but will not start penalizing violators until Sept. 1 as a grace period for adjustment.

Other municipalities in North Carolina are also banning plastic bags for yard waste. The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality will soon be updating their permit requirements. Very few municipalities still use plastic bags for collection.

In April, Greensboro announced it would consider banning plastic yard waste bags, switching to biodegradable paper bags, which can be ground up along with the other waste into compost or mulch. No further action appears to have been taken. Biodegradable paper bags can be found at hardware, home improvement and other stores.

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Ruby s app Leach has researched and documented the history of Black americans in the area. Her dedication and healing way of sharing historical facts accurately to everyone earned her the award.

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gary Haynes received an award for his dedication to the restoration and maintenance of the Jamestown Public school building, now the Jamestown Public Library.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL ESTATE NORTH CAROLINA GUILFORD COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK 22 SP 1942

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Phillip L. Lair (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Phillip L. Lair) to William R. Echols, Trustee(s), dated April 30, 2015, and recorded in Book No. R 7698, at Page 1659 in Guilford County Registry, North Carolina.

The Deed of Trust was modified by the following: A Loan Modification recorded on September 18, 2019, in Book No. R 8196, at Page 2070, 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 June 7, 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: The following described property: Situated in the City of Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina.

Being all of Lot 6, of Abbott Oaks at Lake Jeanette Subdivision as shown on map thereof recorded in Map Book 139, Page 30 of the Guilford County Public Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 2101 Abbott Drive, Greensboro, North Carolina.

Assessor’s Parcel No: 0057608 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

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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL ESTATE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GUILFORD IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 23 SP 227

IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED from Annie B Lennon, a separated woman to PRLAP, INC., Trustee, dated December 6, 2006, recorded in Book R 6644, Page 1324, GUILFORD County Registry

Pursuant to an order entered May 11, 2023, in the Superior Court for Guilford County, and the power of sale contained in the captioned Deed of Trust (the “Deed of Trust”), the Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at auction (the “Sale”), to the highest bidder for cash on:

JUNE 1, 2023, AT 11:00 O’CLOCK A.M. GUILFORD COUNTY COURTHOUSE

201 SOUTH EUGENE STREET, GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA

the real estate and the improvements thereon secured by the Deed of Trust, less and except any of such property released from the lien of the Deed of Trust prior to the date of said sale, lying and being in Guilford County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows (the “Property”):

Being all of Lot 18, Phase 2, Hidden Forest Subdivision, as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 156, Pages 109 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Guilford County, North Carolina.

Subject to all easements, restrictions and right-of-way of record.

The record owner(s) of the Property not more than ten (10) days prior to the date hereof is Annie B. Lennon.

In the Trustee’s sole discretion, the sale may be delayed for up to one (1) hour as provided in Section 45-21.23 of the North Carolina General Statutes.

A five percent cash deposit, or a cash

deposit of $750.00, whichever is greater, will be required of the last and highest bidder. The balance of the bid purchase price shall be due in full in cash or certified funds at a closing to take place within thirty (30) days of the date of sale. The Substitute Trustee shall convey title to the property by nonwarranty deed.

This sale will be made subject to all prior liens of record, if any, and to all unpaid (ad valorem) taxes and special assessments, if any, which became a lien subsequent to the recordation of the Deed of Trust. This sale will be further subject to the right, if any, of the United States of America to redeem the above-described property for a period of 120 days following the date when the final upset bid period has run.

The purchaser of the property described above shall pay the Clerk’s Commissions in the amount of $.45 per $100.00 of the purchase price (up to a maximum amount of $500.00), required by Section 7A-308(a)(1) of the North Carolina General Statutes. If the purchaser of the abovedescribed property is someone other than the Beneficiary under the Deed of Trust, the purchaser shall also pay, to the extent applicable, the land transfer tax in the amount of one percent (1%) of the purchase price.

To the extent this sale involves residential property with less than fifteen (15) rental units, you are hereby notified of the following:

(a) An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to Section 45-21.29 of the North Carolina General Statutes 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; and

(b) Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

The 11th day of May 2023.

John W. Fletcher III, Substitute Trustee North Carolina State Bar No.: 15503 Fletcher, Tydings, Williams-Tracy & Gott, PLLC 831 East Morehead Street, Suite 255 Charlotte, North Carolina 28202 704-334-3400 / jfletcher@fletchertydings. com May 24, 31, 2023 (1368)

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY

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UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by Michael Mclean and Shirley Mclean dated June 28, 2007 and recorded on June 29, 2007, in Book R 6748 at page 2073, in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County, North Carolina; and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness secured thereby and, pursuant to demand of the holder of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust, the undersigned Goddard & Peterson, PLLC (Substitute Trustee) will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, on June 14, 2023 at 10:00 AM and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Guilford, North Carolina and being more particularly described in the above referenced Deed of Trust, together with all improvements located thereon:

Address of Property: 401 Memphis Street, Greensboro, NC 27406

Tax Parcel ID: 29669

Present Record Owner: Shirley McLean and heirs of Michael McLean Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in N.C.G.S. §45-21.23.

Said property is sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale.

The real property described above is being offered for sale ‘‘AS IS, WHERE IS’’ and will be sold subject to all superior liens, unpaid taxes, and special assessments. Neither the Substitute Trustee nor the holder of the Note secured by the Deed of Trust being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representatives of either the Substitute Trustee or the holder of the Note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed.

The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as required by law. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, and any Land Transfer Tax as required by N.C.G.S. §7A-308(a)(1). Third party, must pay the full bid amount, less any deposit that has been paid to the Substitute Trustee, immediately upon demand after the conclusion of the final upset bid period. Failure of the bidder to comply with the bid shall result in the resale of the property, with the defaulting bidder remaining liable upon their bid under the provisions of N.C.G.S. §45-21-30. If the Trustee or Substitute Trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey title include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the sale and reinstatement of the loan without knowledge of the Substitute Trustee(s). If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Substitute Trustee(s), in its/their sole discretion, if it/ they believe(s) the challenge to have merit, may declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Additional Notice where the Real Property is Residential with less than 15 Rental Units: An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the Clerk of Superior Court of the County in which the property is sold.

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or/after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the Notice that is at least ten (10) days, but no more than ninety (90) days, after the sale date contained in the Notice of Sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the Notice of Termination.

Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of such termination. This is a communication from a debt collector. The purpose of this Communication is to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose, except as stated below in the

instance of bankruptcy protection.

If you are under the protection of the bankruptcy court or have been discharged as a result of a bankruptcy proceeding, this notice is given to you pursuant to statutory requirement and for informational purposes and is not intended as an attempt to collect a debt or as an act to collect, assess, or recover all or any portion of the debt from you personally. FN# 3057.01223 59512

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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL ESTATE NORTH CAROLINA GUILFORD

COUNTY

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK 23 SP 639

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Stephen R. Shadrick, Jr. (PRESENT

RECORD OWNER(S): Stephen R. Shadrick, Jr.) to PRLAP, Inc., Trustee(s), dated September 13, 2006, and recorded in Book No. R 6602, at Page 168 in Guilford County Registry, North Carolina.

The Deed of Trust was modified by the following: A Loan Modification recorded on September 26, 2019, in Book No. R 8199, at Page 1313, 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 June 14, 2023 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in Greensboro in the County of Guilford, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows:

BEGINNING at an iron pipe in the East line of South Chapman Street (formerly Valley Park Drive), said Beginning point being situate South 4 deg. 42’ West 81.6 feet along said East line from the inter- section of the East line of South Chapman Street with the South line of Murrayhill Road (formerly Williams Street) , and running thence South 85 deg.18’ East 150 fest to an iron pipe, thence South 4 deg. 42’ West 72 feet to an iron pipe; thence North 85 deg. 18’ West 150 feet to an iron pipe in the East line of South Chapman Street; thence along the East line of South Chapman Street North 4 deg. 42’ East 72 feet to the BEGINNING, and being part of Lots 69, 70, and 71, Section 1 of Finey Forest Subdivision, as recorded in Plat Book 15, Page 12, Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County, North Carolina. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 2503 Old Chapman Road, 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

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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: 12632 - 55206

May 31; June 7, 2023

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA GUILFORD COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK 22 SP 1473 IN RE: FORECLOSURE OF A LIEN HELD BY NANTUCKET VILLAGE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC, FOR PAST DUE ASSESSMENTS UPON 4405 ESSEX COURT, HIGH POINT, NC 27265 WHICH UNIT IS TITLED TO KESHA J. WARREN

Foreclosure of Lien filed with the Clerk of Superior Court on September 27, 2019, file #19 M 25. Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in that certain Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Nantucket Village Homeowners Association, Inc. and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Guilford County, North Carolina in Book 3460, Page 198, and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness thereby secured and pursuant to the demand of the owner and holder of the indebtedness secured by said Lien, and pursuant to the Order of the Clerk of Superior Court for Guilford County, North Carolina, entered in this foreclosure proceeding, Ruby Chase Taliercio, Trustee, will expose for sale at public auction on June 8, 2023 at 3:00 PM at the usual place of sale at the Guilford County Courthouse, Greensboro, North Carolina, the following described real property (including the house, if any and any other improvements thereon):

Being all of Lot 25 of Nantucket Village Subdivision as shown in Plat Book 78, Page 62 of the Guilford County Registry.

Property address: 4405 Essex Court, High Point, NC 27265.

Present Owner(s): Kesha J. Warren.

The sale will be made subject to all prior sales and releases and to all deeds of trust, liens, unpaid taxes, restrictions, easements, assessments, leases, and other matters of record, if any. Pursuant to NCGS §45-21.10(b), any successful bidder will be required to deposit with Ruby Chase Taliercio, Trustee, immediately upon conclusion of the sale a cash deposit not to exceed the greater of Five Percent (5%) of the bid amount or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00). Any successful bidder shall be required to tender the full balance of the purchase price in cash or certified check at the time Ruby Chase Taliercio, Trustee, tenders to him a deed for the property or attempts to tender such deed, and should said successful bidder fail to pay the full balance of the purchase price so bid at the time, he shall remain liable on his bid as provided for in NCGS §4521.30(d) and (e).

This sale will be held open ten (10) days for upset bids as required by law. An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to NCGS §45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

OF COUNSEL: Ruby Chase Taliercio, 114 N Elm Street, Suite 200 Greensboro, NC 27401 Telephone: (336) 355-6633.

Signed: May 25, 2023. Margaret M. Chase, Trustee. May 31; June 7, 2023

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY 23-SP-244

UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by Patrick T. Woods and Adrienne M. Woods dated September 9, 2016 and recorded on October 3, 2016, in Book R 7861 at page 981, in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County, North Carolina; and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness secured thereby and, pursuant to demand of the holder of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust, the undersigned Goddard & Peterson, PLLC (Substitute Trustee) will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, on June 14, 2023 at 10:00 AM and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Guilford, North Carolina and being more particularly described in the above referenced Deed of Trust, together with all improvements located thereon:

Address of Property: 199 Country Club Drive, Greensboro, NC 27408

Tax Parcel ID: 12858

Present Record Owner: Patrick T. Woods and Adrienne M. Woods Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in N.C.G.S. §45-21.23.

Said property is sold subject to applicable

Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale.

The real property described above is being offered for sale ‘‘AS IS, WHERE IS’’ and will be sold subject to all superior liens, unpaid taxes, and special assessments.

Neither the Substitute Trustee nor the holder of the Note secured by the Deed of Trust being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representatives of either the Substitute Trustee or the holder of the Note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed.

The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as required by law. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, and any Land Transfer Tax as required by N.C.G.S. §7A-308(a)(1). Third party, must pay the full bid amount, less any deposit that has been paid to the Substitute Trustee, immediately upon demand after the conclusion of the final upset bid period. Failure of the bidder to comply with the bid shall result in the resale of the property, with the defaulting bidder remaining liable upon their bid under the provisions of N.C.G.S. §45-21-30.

If the Trustee or Substitute Trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey title include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the sale and reinstatement of the loan without knowledge of the Substitute Trustee(s).

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

Additional Notice where the Real Property is Residential with less than 15 Rental Units:

An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 4521.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the Clerk of Superior Court of the County in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or/ after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the Notice that is at least ten (10) days, but no more than ninety (90) days, after the sale date contained in the Notice of Sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the Notice of Termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of such termination.

This is a communication from a debt collector. The purpose of this Communication is to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose, except as stated below in the instance of bankruptcy protection.

If you are under the protection of the bankruptcy court or have been discharged as a result of a bankruptcy proceeding, this notice is given to you pursuant to statutory requirement and for informational purposes and is not intended as an attempt to collect a debt or as an act to collect, assess, or recover all or any portion of the debt from you personally. FN# 3081.00722 59513 May 31; June 7, 2023

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Salome’s Stars

WEEK OF JUNE 5, 2023

ARIES (March 21 to April 19)

The often skeptical Aries might find that an answer to a question is hard to believe. But check it out before you chuck it out. You might well be surprised at what you could learn.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your resolute determination to stick by a position might make some people uncomfortable. But if you’re proved right (as I expect you to be), a lot of changes will tilt in your favor.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You might feel conflicted between what you want to do and what you should do. Best advice: Honor your obligations first. Then go ahead and enjoy your wellearned rewards.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22)

That financial matter still needs to be sorted out before you can consider any major monetary moves. Pressures ease midweek, with news about a potential career change.

By deMI TaVeRas

Succession (TV-MA)

— What better way to end the killer lineup that HBO’s Sunday night slot has had for the past year than with the finale of the show Succession? After four seasons following the dynamic Roy siblings around their vulgar corporate wonderland, the coveted position as CEO of their father’s company, Waystar RoyCo, will fall into just one person’s hands.

As longtime viewers of the show know, anything is possible when it comes to the Roys. The incredible leads — Jeremy Strong, Sarah Snook and Kieran Culkin — along with the rest of the talented cast are sure to

LEO (July 23 to August 22) A workplace problem threatens to derail your well-planned project. But your quick mind should lead you to a solution and get you back on track without too much delay.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) An opportunity opens up but could quickly close down if you allow pessimism to override enthusiasm. A trusted friend can offer the encouragement you need.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) You’ve come through a difficult period of helping others deal with their problems. Now you can concentrate on putting your energy to work on your own projects.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Forget about who’s to blame and, instead, make the first move toward patching up a misunderstanding before it creates a rift that you’ll never be able to cross.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Good news for the travel-loving Sagittarian

bring the show to a bittersweet close. The full 10-episode final season is out now.

(HBO Max)

Menendez + Menudo, Boys Betrayed (NR) — A new development in the story of Lyle and Erik Menendez, the brothers who were sentenced to life in prison for murdering their parents, has come to light and spawned a three-part docuseries.

During their 1996 trial, the brothers alleged that their father, Jose, had sexually abused them for years, but these claims weren’t considered by the prosecution to be their true motivation for the murders. Now, Roy Rosello, former member of Puerto Rican pop group Menudo

who enjoys galloping off to new places: That trip you put off will soon be back on your schedule.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) A mood change could make the gregarious Goat seek the company of just a few friends. But you charge back into the crowd for weekend fun and games.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A decision you made in good faith could come under fire. Best advice: Open your mind to other possibilities by listening to your challenger’s point of view.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) You can avoid being swamped by all those tasks dangling from your line this week by tackling them one-by-one, according to priority. The weekend brings good news.

BORN THIS WEEK: You have a fine business sense and a love of the arts. You enjoy living life to its fullest.

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(previous members also include Ricky Martin and Draco Rosa), comes forward in this docuseries about the sexual abuse he also suffered from Jose Menendez. For those who don’t know the Menendez story or the horrific working conditions of being in Menudo — as well as other American boybands

Strange But True

By LUCIe WInBORne

• In a study to improve hospital design for children, researchers polled 250 kids about their opinions on clowns. The verdict was unanimous: Every single one reported disliking or fearing them. Well, so do some adults.

• A Texas woman named Verda Byrd, adopted by a Black family in the 1940s, only discovered she was white after finding her adoption papers in 2013.

• In 1987, a barge left New York for North Carolina with a whopping 3,168 tons of trash on board. North Carolina didn’t want it either, so the barge traveled for seven long months trying (and failing) to find someone to take it, launching a national conversation on the subject of landfills and recycling.

• The town of Dull in Scotland has been twinned with the town of Boring, Oregon, since 2012.

• Because goats can eat poison ivy with no ill effects, some farmers rent out the animals to clear parks, golf courses and historical

sites without having to use chemicals or herbicides.

• A nuclear bomb is stuck somewhere in the ice on the coast of Greenland.

• Retired NFL wide receiver Steve Smith left his cleats on the field after every game to raise awareness of homeless people who don’t have shoes.

• In 1993, a Missouri man purposely damaged a levee on the Mississippi River to delay his wife coming home from work so he could party. The plan spectacularly backfired when the river flooded 14,000 acres, leading to his arrest and conviction for causing a catastrophe and a life sentence in prison.

• There are cases of identical twins in which only one is born with Down syndrome.

Thought for the Day: “Pay no attention to what the critics say. A statue has never been erected in honor of a critic.” — Jean

Sibelius

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who followed Menudo’s lead — I highly recommend this sobering docuseries out now. (Peacock)

A Man Called Otto (PG13) — America’s dad Tom Hanks leads this sweet comedy-drama film based on the 2012 novel “A Man Called Ove” by Swedish

author Fredrik Backman.

Backman’s novel was first adapted onto the big screen in Sweden back in 2015, but an English-language film was quickly put into motion in 2017. Hanks plays Otto Anderson, a widower in Pennsylvania who has become quite the grump after his wife’s passing. After retiring, Otto prepares to end his life, but when a new family moves in nearby, their genuine warmth and love slowly lead Otto to find his purpose in life again. A Man Called Otto is out now. (Netflix)

The Old Way (R) — Declaration-of-Independencestealer Nicolas Cage stars in this new western film

out now on streaming. Taking place in the late 1800s, Colton Briggs (Cage) was known as a truly unruly gunfighter — that is, until he got married. So, now that Colton’s a husband to a woman named Ruth, his life has completely altered over the course of 20 years. And he has a spunky 12-year-old daughter, Brooke, to show for it. But, when dear Ruth is murdered in cold-blood by a bandit from Colton’s past, the gunfighter he kept tucked away comes out for vengeance — this time with a sidekick. This is a fatherdaughter dance like you’ve never seen before. (Hulu) ©2023 King Features Synd., Inc.

Photo courtesy of HBO From left, sarah snook, Kieran Culkin and Jeremy strong star in Succession

LIFeSTyLeS

Get National Egg Day off to a Delicious Start With Budget-Friendly Shakshuka

Did you know that National Egg Day is coming up on June 3? I hope you’re ready to celebrate and start your day with a delicious and nutritious meal, because I’ve got a recipe for you that’s sure to impress: Shakshuka!

But first, let’s talk about egg prices. Yes, it’s true, the cost of eggs has doubled since this time last year, but there’s hope on the horizon. Eggs are expected to drop a total of about 30% by the end of the year, according to the USDA. The price isn’t back to where it was, but at least it’s going in the right direction.

But fear not, dear readers, because even with these prices, eggs are still a nutritional bargain. Not only are they an affordable source of protein, but they’re also packed with nutrients like vitamin D, choline and omega-3 fatty acids.

And what better way to enjoy these little nutritional powerhouses than in a classic dish like Shakshuka? For those who are new to this dish, Shakshuka is a Middle Eastern breakfast dish made with eggs poached in a flavorful tomato sauce. It’s a delicious, easy-to-make one-pan wonder. And it’s versatile enough to accommodate a range of dietary needs.

The history of Shakshuka is a bit murky, with some claiming it originated in Tunisia, while others say it was invented in

Israel or North Africa. Regardless of its origins, Shakshuka has become a beloved dish around the world, and for good reason. It’s a comforting, warming dish that’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner.

So, without further ado, here’s the recipe for Shakshuka:

SKILLET SHAKSHUKA

Yield: 4 servings

Total Time: 30 minutes

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 medium onion, diced

2 bell peppers (any color), seeded and chopped

1 (4 ounce) can mild green chilis

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon paprika

1 tablespoon cumin

1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes

8 eggs

1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled or sliced Parsley or cilantro, chopped

Salt and pepper

4 thick slices of crusty bread

Note: Don’t use a cast iron or aluminum skillet, as the highly acidic tomato sauce may cause a reaction with the metal. It won’t hurt you, but the Shakshuka will taste metallic and may harm the seasoning of your cast iron pan.

In your skillet, warm the oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the onion and let that cook for a few minutes to soften. Add the bell peppers and green chilis, cooking for

5 minutes, stirring as needed.

Add the garlic, paprika and cumin and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes and their juices. Reduce heat and let this simmer for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavor to marry. At this time, if you choose, you can place the skillet on very low heat and let it simmer until you’re ready to cook the eggs.

Using the back of a spoon, make wells in the tomato mixture. Crack the eggs into the sauce, spacing them evenly apart. Cover and allow the eggs to cook until the whites are set and the yolk is cooked to your desired consistency, about 5-7 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve immediately, sprinkled with feta cheese, chopped parsley and lots of crusty bread. Diva Tip: Use a vegetable peeler to thinly slice the feta cheese so it melts beautifully over everything. And there you have it, folks. Celebrate the humble egg with Shakshuka. It’s a delicious and affordable meal that’s perfect any time of day. Bon appetit!

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.

Here's A Tip

By JOann deRsOn NOW Here'S

• “Before traveling, I write down the numbers, expiration and contact information for any credit cards I plan to bring with me. I keep one copy hidden in my luggage, and another is left with a friend back home. This way, if anything happens to my wallet, I can easily call and cancel cards and arrange for replacements.” — R.E. in New York

• “When getting ready to entertain, I use sticky notes to organize my serving pieces. For each dish, I make two sticky notes. I label the dishes and set them out on the buffet. When I am satisfied with the arrangement, I remove one sticky note and attach it to the place the dish will remain, and the dish goes to the kitchen, still labeled until it’s filled.” — W. in Texas

• Lipstick on your linens? Dab with petroleum jelly, then dish soap. Then launder as usual. Be sure the stain is removed before you dry the linens.

• “If you have trouble with your pantyhose, give them a spray with an anti-static spray first. Then put them on. They seem to slide up better, and it’s much easier to get a grip on them. Also, it seems to keep them from running as easily.” — D.V. in Washington

• A properly clean windshield is not only a good view, it’s safer! If your windshield blades still look good but are smearing, wipe them down with a cotton ball soaked in rubbing alcohol. If the cotton pulls off on the blade, it’s time to replace. If not, the alcohol will likely clean up that smudge.

• Natural peanut butter fan? Store your jar upside down. The oil will settle to the top, and when you flip it over, it will be less messy to stir. No peanut oil sloshing down the side of the jar!

Photo couretsy of www.JasonCoblentz.com shake up your morning with delicious shakshuka.