Jamestown News - September 28, 2022

Development agreement close to completion

By CAROL BROOKS freeLAnce Writer cab1hp@gmail.com

For the ninth time since Nov. 16, 2021, the matter of rezoning and annexation of the property along Guilford College and Mackay roads came before the Jamestown Town Council, this time on Sept. 20. Developer D.R. Horton, Inc., owns the property, formally known as the Johnson Farm, and plans a 1,500-unit residential community on the 466.7-acre site.

While Horton originally said it wanted to start work soon on the project, the company also sug-

gested the creation of a development agreement between the two entities. This agreement is the cause of the delays and public hearing continuations over the past months.

The Town hired Land Use Attorney Tom Terrell to guide them on deliberations for the development agreement. At the June 23, 2022, Town Council meeting, Terrell spoke about his frustration with Horton’s seemingly nonchalance about the agreement. Terrell said Horton was not paying attention to the draft and would rather follow their own plans, not what the Town is asking for.

The public hearings were continued to the Sept. 20 meeting where Terrell was more optimistic, stating, “It’s close. I can see the light at the end of the tunnel.

“When this started I told the Town and town staff this was going to be a complicated process. I think we’ve come a long way and everybody is agreeing that that was an understatement. A project of this size, to be done right, has multiple, multiple moving parts.”

Terrell said the Town was committed to making a quality project that would survive over the decades and be something to be proud of for years to come.

“We’re working with [Horton] right now but that requires more detailed study of a few things to make sure it’s done right,” he added, singling out utilities and architectural standards, among others.

He wants to bring a development agreement to the Town Council that they can say to citizens, “Your voices have been heard. Your ideas have been listened to. It will be something other communities may emulate — but we need a few more weeks.”

Ben Rafte, an attorney with

Woman’s club members create fidget blankets

By NORMA B. dENNiS freeLAnce Writer ndworddesign@gmail.com

Interest and opportunity have combined into a hands-on project for members of the Woman’s Club of Southwest Guilford and a hands-on activity for people with dementia or Alzheimer’s.

Volunteers from the club spent three weeks designing and sewing fidget blankets (quilts) that provide tactile stimulation for those dealing with memory issues. They have proved useful both in occupying hands and in calming minds. While those with dementia are thus engaged, it frees up necessary time for the caregivers.

The colorful lap-size blankets can be crafted from materials of various textures and covered with a variety of embellishments such as zippers, buttons, Velcro, pockets and felt flowers. In spite of all the additions, the completed blankets are washable by placing them in laundry bags.

Four members of the WCSWG Community Service Project committee, which includes Laura Gulledge, Marla Roatenber-

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Council does a lot in one-hour meeting

By CAROL BROOKS freeLAnce Writer cab1hp@gmail.com

Even with discussion about D.R. Horton’s annexation and rezoning requests along with the development agreement, the Jamestown Town Council still had a lot more business on its Sept. 20 agenda.

Republic Services will take over solid waste disposal in upcoming months after a unanimous Council vote. This first came before the Council in August. The disposal cost of $42 per ton in the new agreement is less expensive than the current rate of $44 per ton with another company. The major advantage of using Republic is that solid waste will be emptied from the Town’s garbage truck into a transfer facility instead of an active dumpsite. This should save time and have less impact to equipment.

“The Town has selected National Golf Foundation Consulting who will be conducting a golf course strategic plan in the coming months,” reported Town Manager Matthew Johnson. “The kickoff for this

MUsic in the Park

The Music in the Park finale will be held Oct. 7 from 6-10 p.m. in Wrenn Miller Park. The event will feature the group 80z Nation. Wear your 80’s vintage wardrobe and join in a night of throwback fun. Special points if you wear a Swatch Watch.

Four Saints Brewing will have craft beer. Food trucks include: Homeslice Pizza and Subs, Boho Berries, Gunny Smitty’s Hot Dogs, Hope Truck Food Co., Kona Ice and desserts by Cakes By B.

PUBlic hearinGs

There will be a public hearing at the Oct. 18 Town Council meeting at 6 p.m. regarding an amendment to the zoning ordinance for 4718 Harvey Road from Agricultural (AG) to Conditional Zoning-Bypass (CZ-B).

Windsor Homes Land Acquisition and Development Services, LLC, is planning a new housing development on the site that is across the street from both Jamestown Middle and HaynesInman schools.

The Town Council has scheduled three other public hearings for the same evening for the former Johnson property along Guilford College and Mackay Roads regarding rezoning, annexation and the development agreement.

votinG retUrns to town hall

Citizens can vote again at the Jamestown Civic Center at Town Hall beginning with the Nov. 8 general election.

After missing being a polling place for the May 17 primary, many people believed voting would never return to the site it has been for decades.

The Guilford County Board of Elections voted unanimously on Sept. 20 to restore the privilege to the Civic Center. Many voters contacted the Board of Elections protesting the May location.

Early voting, Oct. 20-Nov. 5, will not be possible this year, however.

ACC hQ leaving Greensboro for Charlotte

By CAROL BROOKS freeLAnce Writer cab1hp@gmail.com

Sometimes you just have to move away from your parents’ home to grow. Most of us have done that. Last week, the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) officially announced it would leave its ancestral home of Greensboro to move to bustling Uptown Charlotte in 2023.

The ACC was born at the Sedgefield Inn in 1953 and spent its later years at headquarters just off Grandover Parkway and I-85, not far from Sedgefield Country Club. The 18,000-squarefoot building was renovated in 2019.

If you ask the average man or woman on the street where the ACC headquarters is, however, Greensboro would probably not be their guess. The group has never made a big fuss over its location.

New Commissioner Jim Phillips, who succeeded longtime Commissioner John Swofford in February 2021, announced the move on

Sept. 20 after an unanimous vote by the ACC Board of Directors. The Board represents all 15 member schools.

In a press release, the Board and Executive Committee stated it wants “to ensure that the conference office is best positioned for the future and changing dynamics of intercollegiate athletics.”

major league sponsors, as well as ACC Network studios and conference media partner ESPN studios located in Charlotte.

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While still centrally located between east-coast schools, the group sees benefits of one of the largest airports in the country with accessibility to and from all ACC member schools, anticipated growth to the overall ACC brand, several potential

During a call with journalists Tuesday, Phillips called the decision “difficult” but said financial incentives offered by Charlotte “were incredibly impressive.” He did not provide details but said “the entire city [of Greensboro] and its firstclass representatives will always hold an incredibly special place in the history and legacy of the ACC.”

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Submitted photo by Marla Roatenberry

Pictured with completed fidget blankets are, left to right, Amy Van Lare, tamra Bingham, Suzanne Carroll, Laura gulledge, Eleanor Oliver and Katie dale.

process will occur later this month when the consultant will be meeting with staff, Council and key stakeholders to gain a better understanding of existing conditions at the course.

“NGF will be assisting the Town with performing a high-level review of the

Photo by Carol Brooks

Mayor Montgomery surprised Pinecroft-Sedgefield fire Captain derek Carson with a stuffed dalmatian dog for the department. dalmatians are favorites of fire departments nationwide because of their natural compatibility with horses in the early horse-draw carriage age. Carson returned to his seat and sat with the dog looking up at him, clearly waiting for a command from his captain.

Photo by Carol Brooks the ACC headquarters off grandover Parkway in greensboro.

GCS recognizes top educators

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Christopher Carroll was named the 2022-2023 GCS Teacher of the Year Sept. 15 during the annual Guilford County Schools Celebration of Excellence at Eastern Guilford High School. A physical education teacher, Carroll is entering his 25th year as an educator. Carroll was also named Elementary Teacher of the year. He will represent the District in Regional Competition.

Holly Herberg of Ferndale Middle was named Middle School Teacher of the Year and Weaver Academy’s Nina Sumpter took home the honor of High School Teacher of the Year.

Paul Travers of Washington Montessori was named Principal of the Year. He also received the Elementary Principal of the Year award. The five finalists for Principal of the Year included kevin carr, haynes inman education center.

Kristina Wheat of Northern Middle School earned the Secondary Principal of the Year distinction.

Rookie Teacher of the Year was Jerico Carrillo, band director at Southern High School. kathryn Porter from Jamestown Middle was among the five finalists.

For the first time, GCS named a Social

Worker of the Year. Brittany wells from Jamestown Middle received the inaugural honor.

Ashley Lopez-Davila took home two trophies Thursday night. The Alderman Elementary School counselor earned the title GCS Counselor of the Year and Elementary School Counselor of the year.

Kimberly Leighty, a Western Guilford High School administrator, was named Assistant Principal of the Year.

Christina Sapusek, a Western Guilford High School administrator, took home the honor of Mentor of the Year.

haynes inman education center let its school pride shine as it took home a trophy for secondary schools.

The Guilford Education Alliance, The Joseph M. Bryan Foundation and Racial Equity Institute, LLC sponsored the event and related prize money.

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Isaacson Sheridan representing D.R. Horton, stood in for Marc Isaacson at the meeting. He repeated Terrell’s statement regarding the development agreement being a complicated process with a lot of moving parts.

“It’s been our consistent mission from day one to provide a quality, affordable housing project here on this Johnson property and we think we are close [to accomplishing] this goal,” Rafte said.

One item of interest in the current draft agreement is a new section stating the Town would work to obtain right-of-way for Hunt Chase Loop so Horton can develop 500 apartment units. Hunt Chase is in the Fox Hollow development of Adams Farm, south of Mackay Road.

“The Hunt Chase Loop would only be used for emergency access, not for thru-

market and the JPGC facility with a primary objective of identifying the best business practice recommendations for operations, staffing, pricing, capital investments, and potential new revenue opportunities aimed at improving the financial performance of the golf course.

“The Town was awarded a Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF) Grant in the amount of $215,205,” Johnson continued. “This is a 50 percent matching grant and will be used for the Phase I renovations of the area near the picnic shelters at Jamestown Park. Plans include a new dog park for large and small dogs (separate areas), a natural playground, walking trail, shelters, and renovations to both the basketball and volleyball courts.”

He added that the Town has received $2.82 million from Guilford County in American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds to be used for sidewalks, the PARTF grant noted above, and repair of stormwater problems at Jamestown Park.

Johnson welcomed two new staff members, Ty Cheek who will be the new planning technician, and Karen Strausser who will be the human resources analyst. Cheek’s position is new, while Strausser will be replacing Sharen Apple who will be retiring.

The Council set Oct. 18 as a public hearing for possible annexation and rezoning of 4718 Harvey Road for a new housing development by Windsor Homes Land Acquisition and Development Services,

traffic,” Town Planner Anna Hawryluk said. “The primary access as currently proposed in the draft would be from Guilford College Road.

“The 500 apartments are included in the 1,500 residences. You can see in exhibit B of the draft development ordinance that 998 units are shown in areas 1-7, with Area 8 set aside for apartments.”

Jamestown residents, Planning Boards and Town Councils have routinely vetoed any new apartments over the years.

Town Manager Matthew Johnson asked that those having further questions contact either him or Town Planner Anna Hawryluk prior to the Oct. 11 special meeting.

The draft development agreement can be found at https://www.jamestown-nc.gov/mygovernment/planning-zoning.

LLC. The Planning Board unanimously approved the rezoning in July for the property located across the street from both Jamestown Middle and Haynes-Inman schools.

Mayor Lynn Montgomery read a proclamation declaring Sept. 17-23 as Constitution Week.

The Council approved the contract for up to $10,000 in services with the YMCA to provide recreational services to Jamestown youth and adults.

The Planning Board will receive training through the UNC School of Government in September and October.

The Livability Committee will host a Dementia Symposium in conjunction with the Alzheimer’s Association on Oct. 11.

Photo by Carol Brooks

dAR representative deborah Beach received the proclamation from Mayor Lynn Montgomery declaring Sept. 17-23 as Constitution week.

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Christopher Carroll teacher of the year

Paul travers Principal of the year

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

NORTH CAROLINA

GUILFORD COUNTY

Special Proceedings No. 22 SP 455

Substitute Trustee: Philip A. Glass

Date of Sale: September 29, 2022

Time of Sale: 10:00 a.m.

Place of Sale: Guilford County Courthouse

Description of Property: See Below

Being all of Lot 97, Section 1, of Woodlea Lake Subdivision, as shown on the map recorded in Plat Book 45, Page 29, in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County, North Carolina.

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

PIN: 7862771193

Property Address: 401 Woodlake Dr. Greensboro, NC 27406

Record Owners: Tanya Crisp Address of Property: 401 Woodlake Drive, Greensboro, NC 27406

Deed of Trust: Book : 8459 Page: 1560 Dated: June 02, 2021

Grantors: Tanya Crisp an unmarried woman

Original Beneficiary: State Employees’ Credit Union CONDITIONS OF SALE: Should the property be purchased by a third party, that person must pay the tax of Forty-five Cents (45¢) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by N.C.G.S. §7A-308(a)(1).

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

A cash deposit of 5% of the purchase price will be required at the time of the sale. Any successful bidder shall be required to tender the full balance of the purchase price so bid in cash or certified check at the time the Substitute Trustee tenders to him a deed for the property or attempts to tender such deed, and should said successful bidder fail to pay the full balance purchase price so bid at that time, he shall remain liable on his bid as provided for in North Carolina General Statutes Section 45-21.30 (d) and (e). This sale will be held open ten (10) days for upset bids as required by law.

Residential real property with less than 15 rental units, including single-family residential real property: an order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 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 notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination.

Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of

LEGAL NOTICES

the termination.

Dated: 8/4/22

Philip A. Glass, Substitute Trustee Nodell, Glass & Haskell, L.L.P. 5540 Centerview Drive, Suite 416 Raleigh, NC 27606 Sept. 21, 28, 2022

AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL ESTATE NORTH CAROLINA GUILFORD COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK 21 SP 215

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Uday Kumar Chittoor (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Bluebarn Holdings, LLC) to Anthony C. Mclaughlin, Attorney at Law, Trustee(s), dated December 3, 2018, and recorded in Book No. R 8108, at Page 2480 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 October 5, 2022 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in Whitsett in the County of Guilford, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Rock Creek Township, Guilford County, North Carolina:

BEING all of Lot 49, Phase 1, Section 1 of KILLINGTON TOWNHOMES, a part of THE RESERVE AT ROCK CREEK, a plat of which is recorded in Plat Book 168, Page 41, in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County, North Carolina. Including the Unit located thereon; said unit being located at 6502 Donahue Drive, Whitsett, North Carolina.

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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: 3917 - 13491 Sept. 21, 28, 2022

AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL ESTATE NORTH CAROLINA GUILFORD COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK 20 SP 1095

IN RE: FORECLOSURE OF A LIEN HELD BY LENOX PARK COMMONS HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATION, INC, FOR PAST DUE ASSESSMENTS UPON 3 VIBURNUM LANE, GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA, AKA BEING ALL OF LOT 56, PHASE 10, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 169, AT PAGE 77, OF THE GUILFORD COUNTY REGISTRY, WHICH IS TITLED TO: DUSTIN W. BUSSEY

Foreclosure of Lien filed with the Clerk of Superior Court on December 5, 2019, file #19 M 2996.

Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in that certain Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Lenox Park Commons Homeowners’ Association, Inc, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Guilford County, North Carolina in Book 6721, Page 897, 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, Black, Slaughter & Black, PA DBA Law Firm Carolinas, the appointed Trustee, will expose for sale at public auction on October 6, 2022, at 3:00 PM at the usual place of sale of 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 56, Phase 10, recorded in Plat Book 169, at Page 77, of the Guilford County Registry. Property address: 3 Viburnum Lane, Greensboro, NC 27455. Present Owner(s): Dustin W. Bussey.

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 N.C.G.S §45-21.10(b), any successful bidder will be required to deposit with Black, Slaughter & Black, PA DBA Law Firm Carolinas, the 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 Black, Slaughter & Black, PA DBA Law Firm Carolinas, the 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 N.C.G.S §45-21.30(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 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 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: LAW FIRM CAROLINAS, Post Office Box 41027 Greensboro, North Carolina 27404-1027. Telephone: (336) 378-1899

Signed: September 23, 2022.

Michael C. Taliercio, Attorney for the Trustee Sept. 28; Oct. 5, 2022

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Couch Theatre

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Blonde (nc-17) — In this new biopic based on the novel of the same name, audiences get to see a different side of Hollywood legend Marilyn Monroe. Ana de Armas (Knives Out) portrays the woman first known as Norma Jeane, as she evolves into the iconic actress we’ve come to recognize. Bobby Cannavale (Boardwalk Empire) stars as Joe DiMaggio, Monroe’s second husband, and Adrien Brody (The Pianist) stars as Arthur Miller, her third husband. While the talented de Armas has received praise for her performance, the film itself has received criticism for its excessive nudity.

But, with biopics like these, it’s far too tricky to please everyone. Check it out for yourself when Blonde premieres Sept. 28. (Netflix)

Hocus Pocus 2 (PG)

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• There are more people in Monaco’s orchestra than in its army.

• While tanning remains popular despite the documented health risks, the CDC has estimated that if folks under the age of 18 stopped using tanning beds, over 60,000 melanomas and melanoma-related deaths could be prevented.

• In 1987, a man convinced 2.8 million people to send him a penny each for his college education.

• People who play videogames are less likely to have nightmares.

• Switzerland is the only country in the world that could fit more than its entire population into bunkers in case of an emergency.

• Eggo waffles were originally called Froffles upon their creation in 1953 — a portmanteau of “frozen” and “waffles.”

Customers started calling them Eggos due to their egg flavor, and the company renamed the product two years later.

• Dubai is the most air-conditioned city in the world.

• Maggots and leeches are the first living

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• A 1924 Arizona law made it illegal for donkeys to sleep in bathtubs.

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• Ever noticed that all ads for the iPhone display a time of 9:41? That’s because Steve Jobs first announced the device’s launch in 2007 at 9:41 a.m.

• New employees at Google are called Nooglers, and on their first Friday of employment, have to wear a special hat bearing the Google colors and that distinctive moniker.

Thought for the Day: “Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome while trying to succeed.” — Booker T. Washington ©2022 King Features Synd., Inc.

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“The Board of Directors is pleased that the confer ence headquarters will be joining the Charlotte commu nity and is quite excited about the long-term opportuni ties that will afford,” said Duke University President Vincent E. Price, who is chair of the Board of Directors. “The Board also recognizes and expresses our thanks for what has been a truly wonderful relationship with Greensboro over the last 70 years, and we appreci ate the support shown by the state of North Carolina to have the league office remain in the state. We are grateful to the city of Charlotte and look forward to a flourishing partnership.”

Phillips also praised the State of North Carolina for its work to keeping conference headquarters in the state.

But while many events and championships in vari ous sports will be played in Charlotte, Greensboro is not out of it. The self-proclaimed “Tournament Town” will still host ACC men’s and women’s basketball championships and other conference events. In March 2023, Greensboro will host on successive weekends the ACC women’s, men’s and NCAA men’s basketball tournaments.

Men’s basketball tournaments have been held in the state 54 times, with 28 being played in Greensboro and 13 in Charlotte. Charlotte is home to 11 of the last 12 ACC football championships and will host the event through 2030.

“Obviously we are disappointed,” said Greensboro Mayor Nancy Vaughan, “But we are not surprised.” She noted the city lobbied hard to keep the ACC headquarters in Greensboro even creating a concierge private jet service for the ACC as well as offering nam ing rights to the Greensboro Coliseum. Vaughan has an inbred interest in the ACC. She is the daughter of former ACC assistant Commissioner Fred Barakat.

“Greensboro is a fan favorite when it comes to the (ACC) women’s and men’s basketball tournaments,” Vaughan told the media, “and we also have great swim ming and diving and golf. So I believe we will continue to be a destination based on the product that we have.”

Charlotte was not the only city considered as the new headquarters. Raleigh and Orlando, Fla., were also in the running as was the possibility of staying in Greens boro. The conference could receive $15 million in state funds to build a new headquarters and stay in the state for at least 15 years. It would be required to hold at least four men’s basketball tournaments with two in Greensboro, four women’s basketball tournaments, four baseball tournaments and 20 other championships.

So, while the ACC conference headquarters is mov ing to Charlotte from Greensboro several things are positive for the area — it remains in North Carolina, Greensboro remains Tournament Town and ACC golf tournaments are still played at Sedgefield Country Club.

ry, Amy Van Lare and Suzanne Carroll, selected the project for the club. Before starting it, the committee hosted Rona Klein with the Greensboro Alzheim er’s Association as a guest speaker at one of the group’s general meetings.

“Kathy Hicks (a WCSWG member) had all this material and embellishments from a pre vious project and donated it to our group,” Gulledge said. “Dementia and Alzheimer’s are topics of interest and many club members wanted to help make the blankets.”

“My father had dementia and my mother had Alzheimer’s,” said club president Eleanor Oliver as she helped sew completed blanket pieces together.

Although created with similar designs and decorations, the fabric used varies providing each either a masculine or feminine distinction.

The group completed 14 fidget blan kets, some of which were presented to participants of A Moment in Time, a fun-filled monthly activity for those facing memory issues and their care givers.

“Our participants were excited to pick out a fidget blanket to keep their hands busy,” said Gulledge, who is also one of the leaders for A Moment

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Fire Prevention Month

October includes the annual cel ebration of Fire Prevention Month.

NFPA is celebrating the 100 th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week on Oct. 9-15. This year’s Fire Pre vention Week campaign is “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape.” The campaign works to educate everyone about simple, yet important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe from home fires.

Top safety tips:

• Fire is Fast. Once your smoke

in Time. “It is a treat to receive something spe cial to take home.”

The rest of the blankets will be distributed during the Dementia Awareness Conference at the Civic Center at Jamestown Town Hall on Oct. 11 from 1-5 p.m. Spon sored by the Alzheimer’s Association in partnership with the Town of Jamestown, Jamestown Unit ed Methodist Church and A Moment in Time, the conference will focus on the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia, stages and risk fac tors and current research and treat ments available for some symptoms. It also will explore how communication changes throughout the journey of a person with Alzheimer’s.

“The conference will help the com munity have a better understanding of how to interact with those who have dementia or Alzheimer’s,” Gulledge said.

To register, go to tinyurl.com/ JamestownDementiaAwareness or call Elizabeth Greeson at Town Hall at 336-454-1138.

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alarms sound, you could have less than two minutes to get out safely

• Smoke alarms sense smoke well before you can, alerting you to dan ger.

• Smoke alarms need to be in every bedroom, outside of the sleep ing areas and on each level of your home.

• Knowing two ways out of every room is an important piece of your home fire escape plan.

• Choose an outside meeting place that is a safe distance from your home where everyone should meet.

new traFFic Pattern on oakdale road Signs on Oakdale Road state that a new traffic pattern will begin on Sept. 28. Indications are that the bridge over the bypass will be opened.

new 4-way stoP

The intersection of Kivett and Riverdale drives is now a four-way stop. This type of intersection has shown to reduce crashes by 68 per cent. Motorists should take care when approaching the intersection.

Photos by Norma B. Dennis (At right) Eleanor Oliver sews the front and back of a fidget blanket together.

(Below) Marla Roatenberry, left, and Suzanne Carroll pin embellishments to the blankets to prepare them for those who are sewing.

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Cedarwood Garden Club September Meeting

12th Annual GTCC Foundation Golf Classic scheduled October 25 at Grandover Resort East Course

JaMestown, n c. (sept. 21, 2022) — The 12th Annual GTCC Foundation Golf Classic presented by Honda Aircraft is set for Octo ber 25 at the Grandover Resort East Course in Greensboro.

Entry in or sponsorship of the charitable tournament supports scholarships and the mission of the GTCC Foundation. Since 2011, tournament proceeds have made it possible to award approximately $500,000 to GTCC students, which supports education and workforce development at the college.

Entry fee for the captain’s choice format tournament is $1,200 per four-man team and includes four golf shirts, four premier tee gifts, eight tickets to the tournament celebration party on October 24, breakfast, lunch and awards recep tion on tournament day, one tee or green sign and recognition in GTCC promotions.

Several levels of sponsorship are also available for the 18-hole tour nament including: title sponsor, breakfast sponsor, premier shirt sponsor, tournament golf ball spon sor and special hospitality sponsor.

Other sponsorships available

include: scholarship sponsor, put ting green sponsor, practice range sponsor and hole sponsor.

Registration for the tournament begins at 7:30 a.m. on October 25 with the tournament beginning at 9 a.m.

For more information or to sign up for a team or sponsorship, con tact John Hartigan at 336.334.4822, ext. 50040 or jdhartigan@gtcc.edu

About guilford technical Community College:  Guilford Technical Community College is the fourth largest of 58 institu tions in the North Carolina Community College System. GTCC serves more than 27,000 students annually from five cam puses and a Small Business Center. For more information, visit gtcc.edu, Face book, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.

About the gtCC foundation: The GTCC Foundation supports efforts to ensure education excellence through fundraising, advocacy and promoting awareness of the college’s positive impact on the com munity. Founded in 1966, The Foundation oversees more than 200 gift funds that provide critical financial support annually for students and faculty. For more infor mation, visit: https://foundation.gtcc.edu.

Submitted by Sherrie M. Richmond w hat a wonderful September meeting to begin this year’s Cedarwood g arden Club events! Hostess Lynette Smitherman (cen ter) and Co-hostesses t herese Coon and  Cathy Lantham (left to right) held the meeting at Lynette’s home in Cedarwood. Members from Jamestown, greensboro, and High Point attended and were eager dur ing the social time to reunite after the summer. Some members, pictured below from left to right, are Sharla gardner, Cece Leonard, Allison tally, Marian ditzel, Jane Payne, and therese Coon. President Stacy fogleman conducted the business meeting, covering all the committees, community vol unteerism, and updates on new business. the Mendenhall Village fair on September 17th was discussed and the Medicinal Herb garden committee, led by Joan foster, will represent the club at that event. Also, another project for the Haynes inman school  was augmented by more funding this year. with delightful refreshments and a welcoming atmosphere, the members felt relaxed and enjoyed the comradery of fellow members.

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