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Students examine a Fanuc industrial robot at CCCC’s 2023 National Manufacturing Day showcase on October 6, 2023.
Chatham County Parks & Recreation to host Trunk or Treat Fall Festival The Chatham County Parks and Recreation Department is treating the county to the annual Trunk or Treat Fall Festival this October. Community members are invited to come dressed up in their best costumes for an afternoon of fall fun. The festival will take place on Saturday, October 28, from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. at Southwest District Park, which is located at 15124 NC-902 in Bear Creek. This free, family-friendly event will include pumpkin carving and painting, Halloweenthemed games and crafts, a Magician bounce house, a photo booth, and more. Trunk or treating will take place from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. “We are excited to welcome the community to the 14th annual Trunk or Treat with Chatham County Parks and Recreation,” said Tracy Burnett, Parks and Recreation Director. “This event has become a staple for us each fall, and we look forward to offering this opportunity to bring the community together year after year.” To sign up to host a trunk or for more information regarding the event, please contact Mallory Peterson at (919) 624-7086 or email Mallory.peterson@ chathamcountync.gov.
N.C. students can take advantage of waived college application fees in October Students throughout North Carolina can submit college applications to the state’s many colleges and universities for free during College Application Week. This week, which is set to take place from October 16-20, is part of the College Foundation of North Carolina’s (CFNC) Countdown to College campaign, which kicked off on October 1. This annual campaign is run in partnership with individual high schools, colleges and universities across all 100 N.C. counties to help students take the necessary steps to plan and prepare for the education and career opportunities they want to pursue. Students and families can learn more and take advantage of the free resources available by visiting www.CFNC.org.
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CCCC addresses skills gap with new robotics course Aimed towards local employers, students will train on industrial robots By Cooper Mets For Chatham News & Record CHATHAM COUNTY’S labor force participation rates have lagged behind national rates since the onset of the pandemic, according to data from the Federal Reserve and American Community Survey. Siler City Town Manager Hank Raper suggests that these low rates indicate a mismatch between job vacancies and the education and skills of potential workers. “Many of those people not participating in the labor force, their education and job skills don’t align with [job] vacancies,” Raper said. “Students coming out of high school have limited oppor-
tunities to obtain the skills needed for these jobs, so courses that help bridge that gap are critically needed at this time.” In response, Central Carolina Community College (CCCC) recently announced a new industrial robotics technician course. This addition is the latest in a series of efforts to address the skills gap, according to Patricia Anderson, CCCC’s executive director of industry services. The course, which can be completed in either 16 or 40 hours, uses a Swedish brand industrial robot to teach students safe robot operation, troubleshooting, programming, and maintenance. Bharat Forge in neighboring Lee County is already training its employees through CCCC’s course, and Anderson said VinFast, which will have 100 of the same robots at its Moncure location, plans to do the same.
Pittsboro Street Fair Set returns Chatham News & Record PITTSBORO — Downtown Pittsboro is gearing up for the return of the annual Pittsboro Street Fair on Saturday, Oct. 28. The event, organized by the Rotary Club of Pittsboro, will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. An after-hours concert in the municipal town lot is scheduled from 4 to 6 p.m. This addition to the Street Fair will feature the Johnny Folsom 4, a Johnny Cash tribute band. Beyond offering entertainment and activities for the community, the event is the primary fundraiser for the Rotary Club of Pittsboro. The funds raised support the club’s various community initiatives throughout the year. In 2022, the Street Fair saw participation from more than 100 vendors with an estimated attendance of 5,000. This year’s fair will see craft, art, and non-profit vendors set up along Hanks, Fayetteville and Salisbury Streets. The municipal parking lot is designated for food and beverage vendors and will also host the entertainment area. A separate Kids Area will feature activities such as bounce houses, face painting and balloon art. Chapel Hill Festifall Arts Markets The Chapel Hill Festifall Arts Markets are starting this week on Franklin Street. The
festivities will span three consecutive Saturdays this October at the 140 West Plaza on Franklin Street, from 1 to 6 p.m. on Oct. 14, 21 and 28. Each Saturday will feature a lineup of regional artists and craftsmen, art activities, local entertainment and a range of food and drink. The Oct. 14 event will feature eco-friendly art projects by The Scrap Exchange and steamroller printing demonstrations by UNC’s Bob Goldstein. Musical acts include Andrew Kasab and XOXOK, with refreshments by CocoCrissi Tropical Icees and Craftboro Brewing Depot. Week two, on Oct. 21, will see bespoke screen printing by Robby Poore and live tunes from Story Charlemagne. Dingo Dog Brewing Company will serve drinks, complemented by Bahamian dishes from Mia’s Kitchen. October 28 marks the last weekend of the street fair. Personalized poems from Poetry Fox and street performances by Imagine Circus will be featured. Musical acts LM Songs and Emma Jane will take the stage. Carolina Brewery will showcase its signature brews, and Safari Eatz will introduce attendees to Kenyan BBQ. Each Saturday of the Festival, Garden Spot, an outdoor venue located behind Lantern restaurant at 421 W. Franklin St., will host the official Festifall afterparty from 5 to 8 p.m.
Approximately 1,800 acres are available between the two Chatham County megasites, according to Chatham County Economic Development Corporation President Michael Smith. These vacant acres could host tenants in need of this training. Anderson also noted that Wolfspeed in Siler City and Toyota in neighboring Randolph County may require their employees to take the course. The course will not only help close the county’s skills gap but also enable companies to produce at maximum capacity as their robots won’t need to be used for training. At the high school level, there’s an increased emphasis on career and technical education (CTE) courses, according to Northwood High School Career and College Advisor Timarie Franco. This focus helps guide students towards
classes that equip them with skills increasingly in demand by local employers, including large manufacturers like Wolfspeed, VinFast, and Toyota. Franco said part of the increased emphasis on CTE courses involves CCCC department heads visiting CTE classes at local high schools to discuss opportunities in their respective CTE fields. The community college also hosts an applied technologies day, where students can learn more about CTE-related jobs and course offerings. According to recent Federal Reserve data, Chatham County’s labor force participation rate is 58 percent, five percent below the 63 percent national rate. While CCCC’s robotics course won’t solve the problem alone, the community college is dedicated to providing solutions and bridging the skills gap in the county. “The community college has been a wonderful partner to Chatham County,” Raper said. “I think they’ve been on the cutting edge of trying to discover the most innovative [and] up-todate technology when it comes to training our labor pool and bridging that gap.”
Bear Creek native named to national 30 under 30 list By Matt Mercer North State Journal BEAR CREEK — A Chatham County native is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after political hands in North Carolina. Chase Gaines grew up in Bear Creek and is earning a reputation for political prowess despite just graduating college in 2022. Last week, Gaines was selected by the political polling firm Cygnal as one of their “30 under 30” rising stars in government, politics and advocacy. Gaines graduated from N.C. State University with degrees in Political Science and Agricultural Business and Management. Throughout his four years in college, he would take leadership positions with the Chatham County Republican Party and the North Carolina Young Republicans. In 2022, Gaines joined the campaign of then-Congressman Ted Budd, who was mounting an effort to win the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate seat held by the retiring Richard Burr. Relentlessly traveling across North Carolina for over a year, Gaines became one of the key members of the Budd campaign. Working his way into the role of political director, he was often the first point of contact for activists and party leaders to connect with Budd. On election night in 2022,
“To be recognized on the national stage as a Chatham County native is incredibly meaningful. It’s a testament to the values and lessons I’ve learned right here.” Chase Gaines Gaines would revel in a victory for Budd and helped lead his transition into office. Gaines’ work would catch the attention of the North Carolina Chamber. In September, he accepted a job with the state’s largest pro-business advocacy organization as director of special projects. “My journey in politics started right here in Chatham County, and I’m immensely proud to bring this honor back to my community. It’s a testament to the values, work ethic and supSee GAINES, page A2
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port that define our hometown,” Gaines told the Chatham News & Record. He added, “To be recognized on the national stage as a Chatham County native is incredibly meaningful. It’s a testament to the values and lessons I’ve learned right here.” Others on the national list include a congressional chief of staff, political advisors in states
such as Alabama and Wisconsin, and other political consultants and lobbyists. “These young professionals represent the best of conservative operatives from across the country and as inaugural honorees they will set the tone for the next generation of leaders,” said Chris Lane, Cygnal’s pollster and founder of the 30 under 30 organization in a statement. “They embrace new strategic approaches and technologies to
help win races and advance the policies of a movement that’s becoming more and more attractive to free-thinking young people everywhere.” Gaines also said he owes “a tremendous debt of gratitude” to the people of Chatham County who have supported and inspired him. “This award is a testament to the power of community and the opportunities it can provide,” he added.
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Medicare Open Enrollment Appointments begin Oct. 15th Chatham County Aging Services, through the Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP), will begin holding Medicare Open Enrollment appointments on Oct. 15. Specially trained experts will be on hand to answer Medicare questions and to assist with other insurance issues important to older adults 65 years of age and over. This can include selecting a Medicare prescription drug (Part D) plan, comparing a Medicare Advantage (Part C) plan, choosing a Medicare supplement plan and preventing Medicare billing fraud and abuse. Appointments can take place via phone or at an Aging Services center in Pittsboro and Siler City. Medicare Open Enrollment runs through Dec. 7. For an appointment, call 919845-8423 or 919-7423975.
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Siler City Friends of the Wren Memorial Library will hold their first ever fall book sale October 13 – 14, 2023, at Wren Memorial Library in Siler City. This event is free and open to the public.
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Library Book Sale Wren Memorial Library, Meeting Room 500 N 2nd Ave Siler City, NC 27344 The Chatham County community is invited to the Friends of the Wren Memorial Library Fall Book Sale. The sale includes over 3,000 items in all genres. All items are in good condition. Admission is free, and purchases may be made by cash or check. On Friday, all books and materials are full price. On Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., all books and materials are half price. On Saturday, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., books and materials are available to fill a grocery bag for $5, with no limit on the number of bags. All proceeds from the book sale are used to benefit the library for underwriting programs; purchasing needed books, materials, and equipment; and improving its technology and services. For more information about the sale, call the library at 919-742-2016 or contact Friends of the Wren Memorial Library at wrenfriends2@gmail.com. Members of the media interested in attending/ covering this event must notify Public Information Officer Kara Lusk in advance at 919-5428258 or kara.lusk@ chathamcountync.gov.
Oct. 13 The Chatham Chamber of Commerce would like to invite you to attend Shimmer ribbon cutting/ open house on Friday, October 13th at 3:30 pm. The ribbon cutting will be at 3:30 followed by the open house. Refreshments will be served. The address is 18A E. Salisbury Street, Pittsboro, NC 27312.
Oct. 14, 28 The Chatham County Historical Association invites you to the “Spirits of Pittsboro” walking tour Oct. 14 and 28. The tour will begin at the Historical Courthouse, and visit historical sites such as the Masonic Lodge, and St. Bartholomew’s church and cemetery, and highlight local folklore. A reception at the Yellow House, built around 1790 and the oldest surviving building in Chatham County, will conclude the tour. Reservations are required. Contact Museum@ chathamhistory.org.
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Republicans hold Reagan Day Dinner Chatham News & Record THE REPUBLICAN Party of Chatham County held its annual Reagan Day Dinner at Governors Club in Chapel Hill on Saturday evening. Rep. Richard Hudson (R-NC09) spoke to attendees from Chatham, Orange, Durham, and Wake counties. Hans von Spakovsky, former member of the Federal Election Commissioner and current manager of The Heritage Foundation’s Election Law Reform Initiative was the keynote speaker and focused on election
integrity. Several candidates running in the 2024 GOP primary attended the event, including Treasurer Dale Folwell (Governor), former N.C. House Rep. Tom Murry (N.C. Court of Appeals), Jesse Thomas (Governor), Hal Weatherman (Lt. Governor) and N.C. House Rep. Jon Hardister (Labor Commissioner). The Heiser Award was presented to Terry Schmidt, Chairman of the Chatham County Republican Party, by Reagan Day Co-Chairs Terri Tyson
Attendees from Chatham, Orange, Durham, and Wake counties were present. and Greg Preston. The award is named for Will and Audrey Heiser, longtime volunteers for the GOP in Chatham County. The award is given to a volunteer leader in the Party for outstanding service.
On October 4, Keith Curtis Sanderson, 44, of 144 Ransom Rd., Lumberton, was arrested by Deputy Jonathan Frazier for possession of a stolen motor vehicle. He was issued a written promise to appear in Chatham County District Court in Pittsboro on October 4. On October 4, Yassen Abdo Mossaid Abdullah, 21, of 1606 W. Raleigh St., Siler City, was arrested by SSgt. Michael Cox for operate >=5 video gaming machines, gambling, operate/possession slot machines, manufacture/sell slot machines, and electronic sweepstakes. He was issued a written promise to appear in Chatham County District Court in Pittsboro on October 30. On October 5, Ranjit Das, 51, of 3680 McGinty Dr., Greensboro, was arrested by Deputy Matthew Mitchell for operate >=5 video gaming machines, gambling, operate/possession slot machines, manufacture/sell slot machines and gambling equipment violations. He was issued a written promise to appear in Chatham County District Court in Pittsboro on October 30. On October 4, Phillip Andrew Jones, Jr., 43, of 1394 Silk Hope Rd., Siler City, was arrested by Deputy Noah Frazier for failure to appear-child support. He was issued a $20,000 secured bond and is scheduled to appear in Chatham County District Court in Pittsboro on October 13. On October 4, Randy Glenn Perry, 61, of 701 Duncan Farm Rd., Siler City, was arrested by Deputy Jonathan Frazier for failure to appear per release order. He was issued a $1,000 secured bond and is scheduled to appear in Chatham County District Court in Siler City on October 10. On October 4, Claudia Marcela Martinez, 44, of 2523 Winston Ct., Apt. C, Winston-Salem, was arrested by Deputy Chris Scales for misdemeanor probation violation. She was issued a written promise to appear in Chatham County District Court in Pittsboro on October 11.
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OPINION Neal Robbins, publisher | Frank Hill, senior opinion editor VISUAL VOICES
COLUMN | ANDREW TAYLOR-TROUTMAN
A pick me up There are many times to call upon a buddy with a pickup.
SAY YOUR SEVEN-YEAR-OLD takes an interest in basketball. Probably something to do with your wife’s effort to indoctrinate him to the Tar Heels. You begin by purchasing a ball. After supper, you move your car down the street so that the pavement behind your house is free for your child to dribble, his arms pecking at the ball like two dueling herons. He practices the next evening and the next; days turn into weeks. He’s not only practicing dribbling, but the bounce and chest passes that you have shown him. The question, once hovering in the air like a leaping UNC player, is now asked multiple times a day: “Dad, when are we going to get a goal?” A basketball goal could be attached to a garage or shed. But you have neither one. Your purchase must include a pole. Your wife spots the sale of one on a social media page and snaps it up at a great price! Your job is to get the said 10-foot post and hoop to your house. And your four-door car will not cut it. What do you do? Call your buddy with the pickup truck. Perhaps this basketball goal scenario is not part of your experience, gentle reader, but there are many times to call
upon a buddy with a pickup. Maybe you need assistance for a move from a college dorm. Perhaps you require the transportation of a crib in preparation for your first child. Maybe your beloved spouse bought a sectional for the living room or a large-screen TV for the mancave. Call your buddy with the pickup. My buddy picked me up the next day and, after driving to the destination, helped me hoist the basketball goal in his truck bed. We unloaded the goal back at my house, then I told him to wait. I ran inside and snagged a dozen “preacher cookies” — no-bake treats so named because they can be whipped up in a hurry, say, if a member of the clergy were to drop by for a visit. But my wife, also a pastor, had made these cookies and we were happy to share them. It was the least we could do. After supper, our son practices his jump shot. He is also into facing away from the basket and throwing the ball over his head. He misses wildly, but that doesn’t stop him from trying. He’s a sweet kid, always looking to help. Who knows about his future in basketball? But I wouldn’t be surprised if, one day, he is someone else’s buddy with a truck.
EDITORIAL | BOB WACHS
Life, like time and tide, wait for no one Make the best of the season you’re in
THERE’S A CHILL in the air. Fall is here. The calendar says so; the weather confirms it. Sure, there are still warm days. And it’s been said by natives and transplants alike if you don’t like the weather here just wait five minutes; it’ll probably change. I had an up-close personal reminder of that early one morning this week. My better half was off being grandmother and I was on our front porch in my rocking chair office, cup of coffee in hand. A modest breeze was coming from the east and, when coupled with the quiet of the morning, it made things pleasantly cool. And good. All of that was nice, those external sensations – the breeze, the quiet, the stout Java. But there was more. As I’ve always been prone to do – and apparently am doing more – my mind began wandering. Sometimes it goes off on long trips, moving from one thought to another until I can’t get back to where I started. Other times, it takes those lengthy excursions and I can return to the starting line; the latter are more preferred than the former. And then there are those short trips somewhere of someone or some place at some time. As I was exploring those mind roads, a thought came: life is like that. We start off in spring, as little folks like buds on flowers or the newly-born lambs. We find, as Bill Cosby often said before his fall, that we indeed “started out as a child.” Then comes summer and it lasts a long time, from youth to young adulthood, until mid-life sometimes. We grow, strive, prosper in all sorts of ways, just like the trees of the forest or crops in the field. We reach upward toward the sky, confident we’ll always be like this. That’s one reason when tragedy intrudes into the world of youth we are so shocked. Sitting in the rocker, alternately drinking and smelling the coffee, I thought of some of the folks of those two seasons in my life . . . my long-gone grandparents whom I barely remember, my folks whom I remember well and miss . . . aunts and uncles and cousins . . . my brothers when we all wore younger men’s clothes, even young people clothes . . . my better half ( thankfully), her folks, my own children and grands . . . some long ago girlfriends, wondering how their lives turned out . . . some high school buddies, including one who left us when tragedy entered our
summer world . . . some college friends I was sure I’d never lose sight of until I saw their names on the obituary pages. There were folks of different careers – long ago at The Chatham News, the Asheboro Courier-Tribune when I thought I wanted to be a reporter on a daily, of a corporate communication career with an outfit that doesn’t exist anymore (not my fault) . . . of folks encountered during a journey into vocational ministry . . . pastors and seminary professors, all good, some better than others – Dr. Horne, Dr. Dale, Dr. Durham . . . a dear friend as close as a brother who crossed the Great Divide in his sleep one night when he was way too young . . . and on and on. Somewhere in the midst of all that, it occurred to me that the seasons of the year and the seasons of our lives can – and do – often easily transition from one to another. After all, it wasn’t so long ago, the weather was hot and dry as summer was in full swing. Then came cooler days and nights, and autumn. So with our lives. I realized, for me, summer’s over and it’s fall. Winter’s next. Part of that is because I’ve had a few birthdays. Part is because my shoulders are shot and it’s hard to hold my arms upward for very long. Part of it is the realization I’ve had a few visits with surgeons for various necessities and while things went well, he did not turn back the clock to spring . . . or even early summer. The key, I think, to all this awareness of the seasons of time and life is first, to know where we are. As much as I’m able, I want to stretch out fall as long as possible. That’s why for the weather forecast, there’s wood under the shelter, some of it in wife-size pieces, and for the body there’s Ben-Gay for aching joints. Then, secondly, make the best of the season you’re in. I enjoyed remembering all those people, places and things while in the rocking chair the other day but the reality is, I can’t change a thing or live there. That’s not to say I won’t visit again, maybe soon when it’s cool again and the coffee pot is on, but the key will be not only to remember but to learn. My hope for you is that you have similar places to visit, good folks to remember and life lessons learned. If so, enjoy and pass along those lessons. If not, take a look at your calendar and see where you are. It’s likely not too late to start.
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COLUMN | U.S. REP. RICHARD HUDSON
Committed to Serving You
While Washington Democrats allow thousands of illegal immigrants into our country each day, they also refuse to acknowledge the ways their failed economic policies are impacting hardworking families.
THIS WEEKEND we have witnessed a savage and unprecedented attack on our greatest Middle Eastern ally, Israel. The senseless violence in Israel is sickening, but we must be clear-eyed that this is an unprovoked act of war on a sovereign ally. There should be no doubt that Israel has every right to defend itself, and the United States should stand shoulder-to-shoulder with our friend in this terrible time. Reports that Americans are among the hundreds killed or taken hostage is worrying. I am also outraged by the possibility that the Biden administration’s eagerness to give legitimacy and over $6 billion to Iran, the largest state sponsor of terrorists including Hamas, may have contributed to this attack. I will continue to monitor this situation and will always stand with Israel. These have been a challenging few weeks in Washington. Our House Republican majority is the only firewall against the extreme agenda of Washington Democrats. I am doing anything I can to remind my colleagues of this and find a way forward by electing a new Republican speaker. My focus remains on cutting spending, securing our Southern border, and working on behalf of you and your family. As the crisis at the border rages, Senate Democrats refuse to take any action on the Housepassed H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act, the strongest border security bill in history. This legislation restarts construction of the border wall, deploys technology to the Southern and Northern border, increases the number of Border Patrol agents, and provides them with bonus pay. The ongoing humanitarian and national security crisis at our Southern border continues to escalate, as record numbers of illegal migrants cross into the United States. In August alone, there were 232,972 encounters at the Southern Border—a 27% increase from July and more than double the population of Moore County. While Washington Democrats allow thousands of illegal immigrants into our country each day, they also refuse to acknowledge the ways their failed economic policies are impacting hardworking families. Washington Democrats borrowed and spent at record levels under their
one-party rule, fueling inflation and propelling our debt to an astronomical $33 trillion. Because of this, new polling data shows only 28% of Americans are satisfied with the state of the economy. These are serious issues facing our nation today – yet we have seen troubling times before. In the face of previous conflict and uncertainty, President Ronald Reagan believed that America’s best days were always ahead. He also knew that uniting under conservative leadership was the only way to secure our freedoms for future generations. I believe in that too, especially because House Republicans have solutions to each of the challenges we are once again facing today. House Republicans are focused on cutting wasteful spending, fully-funding programs for seniors, military families, and veterans, securing our border, and passing solutions that fulfill our commitment to the American people. As your Congressman, I am committed to building a safer future for you and your family. As internal debates continue in Congress on how our majority can achieve those goals, know that I will always stay focused on the big picture and the issues that matter most to you. My goal is to always provide you with high quality constituent services and be accessible to hear your needs, thoughts, and concerns on the key issues facing our community and nation. My dedicated staff in our Southern Pines and Fayetteville district offices are here to serve you. To find out our office locations and office hours, visit Hudson.house.gov or call us at 910-910-1924. As your Congressman, I will never stop working with my House colleagues to advance common sense solutions that grow our economy, keep us safe, and help you and every American family succeed. Richard Hudson is serving his sixth term in the U.S. House and represents North Carolina’s 9th Congressional District. He currently serves as the chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee and is a member of the House Republican Steering Committee.
COLUMN | DENNIS PRAGER
How would Frederick Douglass regard today’s left?
Races, like individuals, must stand or fall by their own merits.
FREDERICK DOUGLASS was one of the greatest Americans who ever lived. This man began life as an illiterate slave — nearly all slave owners prevented slaves from learning to read — and rose from slavery to become, along with Abraham Lincoln, the greatest orator of his time, and one of the wisest and most eloquent writers in American history. He became the great black leader of his day, honored by multiple American presidents who frequently sought his counsel. If you read his autobiography, “Life and Times of Frederick Douglass,” you will experience English language writing that has few peers in any nonfiction writing in American history. Every American child and adult should read this book for many reasons. First, it should be read to appreciate the inhumanity of slavery. The physical abuse, and perhaps worst of all, the human degradation inherent to slavery are depicted in understated yet riveting language. Second, it should be read as a document of history. Third, it should be read for its wisdom about the human condition. Frederick Douglass may be one of the few figures in American history revered by Left and Right, and by nearly all blacks and all whites. In light of that, it is worth pondering the question: Are Frederick Douglass’ views more consonant with today’s Left or today’s conservatives? It is fair to say that nearly every leftist believes that Frederick Douglass is one of them. But if you read his “Life and Times of Frederick Douglass,” you will discover a man who, with regard to race, the Constitution, Abraham Lincoln and related matters has virtually nothing in common with today’s Left. In fact, leftists would identify every one of the following quotes from Douglass’s autobiography as “white supremacist” and/or “racist.” Frederick Douglass: “When an unknown man is spoken of in their presence, the first question that arises in the average American mind concerning him and which must be answered is, of what color is he? and he rises or falls in estimation by the answer given. It is not whether he is a good man or a bad man. That does not seem of primary importance.” This Douglass quote runs completely counter to the virtually universal left-wing (not liberal, left-wing) claim that race is important and that to ignore it — to attempt to be color-blind — is racist. The Atlantic, Sept. 13, 2013: From an article titled, “Color Blindness Is Counterproductive”: “How many times have you heard someone say that they ‘don’t see color,’ ‘are color-blind,’ or ‘don’t have a racist bone in their body’? Maybe you’ve even said this yourself. Many sociologists, though, are extremely critical of color blindness as an ideology.” “The language of explicit racism has given way to a discourse of color blindness.” “It is no longer socially acceptable in many quarters to identify oneself as racist. Instead, many Americans purport not to see color.” TED Talk by Heather McGhee, chair of the board of Color of Change, “the country’s largest online racial justice organization”: “Why saying ‘I
don’t see race at all’ just makes racism worse.” American Psychological Association: “Has The United States Really Moved Beyond Race?” “In this collection, scholars in psychology, education, sociology, and related fields provide a probing analysis deconstructing racial color blindness; all of the contributors point out the problems with ... racial color blindness, point out major flaws in the myth of racial color blindness, and reveal its harmful impact on the lives of people of color.” Southern Poverty Law Center: “Colorblindness: The New Racism?” Forbes, September 28, 2022: “ColorBlindness Perpetuates Structural Racism” by Maia Niguel Hoskin. Frederick Douglass: “Races, like individuals, must stand or fall by their own merits.” Advocating that individuals rise or fall “by their merits” is derided on the Left as racist. Wikipedia: “’Myth of meritocracy’ is a phrase arguing that meritocracy, or achieving upward social mobility through one’s own merits regardless of one’s social position, is not widely attainable in capitalist societies because of inherent contradictions.” Toronto Metropolitan University: “Meritocracy is one of the beliefs that sustains systems of inequity and supremacy.” Douglass: “The downfall of slavery under British power meant the downfall of slavery, ultimately, under American power, and the downfall of negro slavery everywhere.” According to the Left, anyone who credits whites with ending worldwide slavery is a white supremacist. And anyone who credits British colonialism with almost any moral achievement is a defender and supporter of imperialism and colonialism. Douglass: “Had he (Abraham Lincoln) put the abolition of slavery before the salvation of the Union, he would have inevitably ... rendered resistance to [Southern] rebellion impossible.” Here is New York Times columnist Charles M. Blow citing Douglass on Lincoln: “In 1861, after Abraham Lincoln defended the Fugitive Slave Act as an attempt to assuage Southern slavers, Douglass called him an ‘excellent slave hound’ and the ‘most dangerous advocate of slave-hunting and slave-catching in the land.’” Both citations are accurate. But the one I cite is from much later in Douglass’s life when he could better judge Lincoln. Douglass: “The Constitution of the United States not only contained no guarantees in favor of slavery, but, on the contrary, was in its letter and spirit an anti-slavery instrument, demanding the abolition of slavery as a condition of its own existence as the supreme law of the land.” The left generally holds the Constitution in contempt — at the very least, as a slaverydefending document. (Suggestion: Copy these Frederick Douglass statements into a document and ask any leftist in your life what he or she thinks of them) Dennis Prager is a nationally syndicated radio talk-show host and columnist.
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The tyranny of a far-right minority DEMOCRATS HAVE LONG BEEN trying to paint the Republican Party as a collection of far-right extremists who put their own agenda ahead of what’s best for everyone else. Extremists aren’t popular in America, which explains Donald Trump’s reaction to the ouster of Kevin McCarthy: “Why is it that Republicans are always fighting among themselves, why aren’t they fighting the Radical Left Democrats who are destroying our country?” It was a muted reaction for a man who has been busy calling for the execution of Gen. Mark Milley, the shooting of shoplifters, not to mention the attacks on the law clerk of the judge presiding on his fraud trial in New York. And it didn’t stop the ringleader of the ouster of McCarthy (who Trump had supported for House speaker) from claiming that Trump was on his side. “My conversations with the former president leave me with great confidence that I did the right thing,” Rep. Matt Gaetz told reporters after the vote. Gaetz succeeded in making the Democrats’ case for them. That case is that the Republican Party is incapable of governing, that their farright colleagues are holding them hostage, and that even a Trumper like McCarthy is powerless to stand up to them. McCarthy’s great failing, according to the extremists, was that he did what the country wanted and needed: worked with Democrats exactly twice, once so that the United States could pay its bills by lifting the debt ceiling and a second time by passing a stop gap spending bill to avert the shutdown of the government. But the chaos the right wing has fostered is not likely to end with the unprecedented ouster of McCarthy. That ouster was made possible because McCarthy, in order to get elected speaker in the first instance, caved to Gaetz’s insistence that the rules be changed so that any member could trigger a vote to oust the speaker. That compromise doomed McCarthy and will haunt whoever takes his chair. And the compromise that McCarthy made to keep the government from shutting down completely only provided for 45 days of funding. The extreme right, this time with Trump’s backing, was in favor of shutting down the government, and they can be counted on to try to accomplish that goal come November. Good for the country? Definitely not. The reason that McCarthy worked with Democrats was because he understood that Gaetz was wrong, as is Trump, about shutting down the government. It will hurt people who depend on government services and will hurt the party that is considered responsible for that suffering, in this case the Republicans. That a band of eight doesn’t see it that way is the problem Republicans will have to face, again. Holding the country hostage to the will of a small minority is a recipe for electoral humiliation, which is what the Republicans faced when they shut down the government in the 1990s. Trump is wrong about who is “destroying our country.” It is not the “Radical Left Democrats” who he tried to blame. The Radical Left Democrats don’t control the House of Representatives. The Republicans do, and their inability to put their own differences aside in order to govern was on full display in the ouster by them of one of their own. The hostagetakers won, and it is only the beginning of what is sure to be a long civil war that can only be ended by giving control back to what was, this week, a united Democratic Party that had no reason to save Republicans from themselves. So long as Matt Gaetz is calling the shots, the Republicans will find themselves in a circle shooting each other, which is not the way for a party to present itself. And Trump, like it or not, cannot escape from the crossfire.
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Gwendolyn E. Churchwell Jan.7th, 1929 – Oct.3rd, 2023 Gwendolyn E. Churchwell, 94, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2023. She was born in Randolph County January 7, 1929 to the late Murphy and Emma Edwards, née Henson. In 1947, she graduated from Grimsley High School in
Howard Douglas “Doug” Brinkley Sept.21st, 2023 Mr. Howard Douglas “Doug” Brinkley, 71, of Siler City went home to Jesus Thursday, September 21st at his home surrounded by his family. Doug was born in Chatham County, NC to William Howard
Lynn Myers June 29th, 1953 – Oct.8, 2023 Lynn Myers, of Asheboro, NC, was born on June 29, 1953 went home to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 8, 2023. Lynn was born to Donnie Yates and Ann Freeman Yates, both deceased. She is survived by her husband Joe Myers for more than 33 loving years, 3 daughters, Jamie Bray of Siler City; Cathy Jo Myers Hall of Smithfield, NC; and Robin Myers of Bear Creek, NC. Also survived by two sons, Jeremy Harrell (Tracy), of Franklinville, NC; and Larry Joe Myers, of Bear Creek, NC. Lynn is also survived by a sister, Denise Yates Estes, of Succasunna, NJ; and a brother, Donald Allen Yates,Jr. (Evelyn) of Randleman NC. 10 Grandchildren: Summer Ledbetter (Dominick) of Greensboro, Sara Jo Burke, Joshua Burke, and Emma Lee, of Siler City, Michael Stenger of South Carolina, Karson & Maggie Harrell of Franklinville, Hannah Simon of
Greensboro and from Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in 1950. She married Perry J. Churchwell, Jr. on March 10, 1951. They were happily married for 48 years until his death in June 1999. Until her relocation in 2003 to Siler City, she faithfully attended Eastern Hills Baptist Church in Charlotte where she was a charter member. She retired from Charlotte Eye Ear Nose and Throat Hospital after 39 years of service. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Perry Churchwell Jr.; and her sister, Bea Williams (Calvin). She is survived by her nieces, nephew, great-niece, great-nephews, and her special companion these past years, Debbie Rancourt. A graveside service was held at 11:00 am on Friday, October 6,2023 at Sunset Memory Gardens, 8901 Lawyers Road, Mint Hill, NC. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Eastern Hills Baptist Church or a charity of your choice.
Brinkley and Catherine Smith Brinkley. He is survived by his wife Sonya Hudson-Brinkley and two sons, Richard Brinkley (Amy) of High Point, NC and Brandon Brinkley. He is also survived by two grandchildren, Grayson & Cameron Brinkley and his brother, George Brinkley. He is preceded in death by his parents as well as one brother, David Brinkley. Doug was a Air Force Staff Sargent Veteran. He was retired shift manager of Communication Cable Company. He was also a member of Loves Creek Baptist Church in Siler City, NC. Doug loved playing golf and fishing and spending time with his family. Family will have a celebration of life ceremony at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Wounded Warriors Project. Smith & Buckner Funeral Home is serving the Brinkley family. Online condolences may be made at www.smithbucknerfh.com
Bear Creek, Gabriel Myers of Dunn, and Micheal Lowe. 10 Great Grandchildren: Matthew Ledbetter, Paige Ledbetter, Willow Ledbetter, James Ledbetter of Greensboro, Logan Burke and Bella Rose Lee of Siler City, Sophia & M.J. Simon of Bear Creek. Two more great grandchildren are on the way. Nieces: Leslie Cordle, of White Oak, NC; Amanda Scrivani and Rachel Rickershauser, of New Jersey. Several cousins, great nieces, great nephews, and great great nieces & great great nephews. Lynn loved her Balfour Baptist Church, and really loved the caring people. Lynn gave a lot of her life to help others, as a CNA2 in nursing homes, Chatham & Randolph Hospitals, an I.S.S Teacher at Bonlee Elementary School, and as a Substitute Teacher for Randolph County Schools, and it was at SWRMS she was named Purple Lady. She loved her family, and will be missed by each of them, until we meet again. Thank you all, for prayers & support. Thank you, to the Doctor Shevlin, nurses, aides, and social workers of Hospice of Randolph. Celebration of life is at Balfour Baptist Church, 1642 N. Fayetteville St. Asheboro, NC on Sunday, October 15, 2023 with Visitation at 1:30pm and Service at 2:00pm with Pastor Mark Wilburn officiating the service. Please, in lieu of flowers, a donation to Hospice of Randolph, 416 Vision Dr. Asheboro, NC 27203 Also, and/or a donation to Balfour Baptist Church 1642 N. Fayetteville St. Asheboro, NC 27203
George Jackson “Jack” Brooks Oct.16th, 1941 – Oct.5th, 2023 George Jackson “Jack” Brooks Jr., born October 16,1941, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2023. He was the son of Margaret and Jack Brooks Sr. Jack earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy at UNC-Chapel Hill in 1965 and was President of his Senior Class. He began his pharmacy career at Siler City Drug. Later, he and Don Ferguson opened Family Pharmacy, where he served the community for nearly 30 years. In 2005, after retiring from Family Pharmacy, Jack was the first Executive Director of the Chatham Cares Community Pharmacy. This pharmacy is a non-profit community-based organization
committed to providing access to pharmacy services to the low income, uninsured and underinsured residents of Chatham County. Jack was a member of Siler City Presbyterian Church, where he last served as Treasurer for many years until 2018. He was a member of the Kiwanis Club as well as being an honorary Rotarian. He was a member of the board of PNC Bank. He was awarded by the Chatham Chamber of Commerce a Community Service Award in September 2009 for exemplifying outstanding commitment to the well-being of the community. He was awarded by the NC Association of Free Clinics, The Spirit of Free Clinics Award in April 2014. Jack was an avid follower of North Carolina Tar Heels athletics especially Tar Heel basketball and football. He really enjoyed tailgating at UNC football games in the fall. He followed and supported Appalachian State University as well, where his son and granddaughters attended school. He loved baseball season and following the Boston Red Sox. Jack always enjoyed spending time at the beach when he had time off. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 39 years, Holly Brooks; brother, Greg Brooks and nephew, Andrew Brooks. Jack is survived by his son, Steve Brooks and wife Donna of Pfafftown, NC; granddaughters,
Emily Brooks of Knoxville, TN and Lauren Brooks of Boone, NC; sister-in-law Martha Brooks of Chapel Hill, NC and niece Whitney Brooks of Durham, NC The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to his longtime devoted caregivers: Pam White, Terri Ettson, Renata White and Lolita Milliken. They provided loving care to Jack for over 5 years and have become a part of their extended family. They would also like to thank the staff at State Employees Credit Union (SECU) Jim and Betsy Bryan Hospice Home of UNC Health Care in Pittsboro. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Chatham CARES Community Pharmacy 127 East Raleigh Street, Siler City, NC 27344 or to Siler City Presbyterian Church 720 W 3rd St, Siler City, NC 27344. A visitation will be held on Saturday October 14th, 2023, at Siler City Presbyterian Church, from 1:00 - 2:00pm. A celebration of life service will follow at 2:00pm with Pastor Richard LaDew officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Vernon Springs Presbyterian Church cemetery located at 31 Melvin Clark Rd., Siler City, NC 27344. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the SNACK program at First United Methodist Church. Smith & Buckner Funeral Home is serving the Smith family. Online condolences may be made at www.smithbucknerfh.com
IN MEMORY CHARLES MELVIN SPINKS
MABEL MCNEILL HARDING
SEPT.28TH, 2023
APRIL 22ND, 1941 – OCT.3RD, 2023
Charles was the son of the late Arthur Melvin Spinks and Vera Mae Harris. His stepmother, Goldie Cheek Spinks also precedes him in death and was an important part of his life. Charles is preceded in death by one sister and two brothers. Alice Faye Spinks Palmer, Gary Nathaniel Spinks and Clyde Arthur Spinks. Charles graduated from Randolph High School and was drafted by the United States Army to serve in the Vietnam War. Later he continued with his education by graduating from Durham College, now known as Durham Community College. Charles worked at Selig Furniture until they closed. He continued his work at Collins & Aikman until his retirement. Charles was one of the first original member and trustees of Unity Powerhouse Holiness Church. He was a dedicated member of Light of the World Masonic Lodge # 711 in Siler City, NC. He had a passion for riding and show casing his motorcycles with a lot of trophies to show for it. Charles was blessed with two children, Beverly Scott (Antoine) and Sharon Wiley (Tyrone). Charles enjoyed spending time with his 6 grandchildren: Kaneesha (Delrus), Dacia, Nya, Nikya, Tyrone, Jr and Angela. Two great-grandchildren: Jalani and Za’Rayah. He also leaves to cherish his memory two sisters, Agnes Spinks Moore, Peggy Spinks Goins and a special friend daisy McSwain. One god-daughter Ashley Cobbs, Little Larry Moffitt and Chester Palmer who he treated like his sons.
Mabel McNeill Harding, age 82, of Sanford, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at her home. Mabel was born in Montgomery County on April 22, 1941 to the late Earl Thomas McNeill and Frances Hannah McNeill. She is survived by her husband, Edward Richardson Harding, II of the home; son James G. Crutchfield of Sanford; stepchildren William Edward Harding (Melinda) of Greensboro, Jeffrey A Harding (Loualice) of Colfax and, Kelly Hoy of Greensboro; brother Earl Thomas McNeill Jr (Sharon) of Sanford; sisters Shirley McNeill Puckett of Biscoe and Wanda Kay McNeil (Cramer) of Asheboro; several grandchildren and great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at Shepherd’s Baptist Church, 80 Pressly Foushee Road, Sanford, NC on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 1:00 PM with Pastor Ralph Sears officiating. The visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.
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IN MEMORY ALTON “BUCK” POWERS, JR. FEB.3RD, 1943 – OCT.2ND, 2023 Alton “Buck” Powers, Jr., of Bear Creek, passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023 at his daughter’s home. Visitation will be from 6:008:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at Joyce-Brady Chapel. The graveside service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 6, 2023 at Red Hill Missionary Baptist Church, with Rev. Philip Nelson presiding. Buck was born in Chatham County on February 3, 1943 to Alton and Ollie Stutts Powers. He worked in the Poultry industry as a live haul driver. He loved to mow and enjoyed westerns, NASCAR and fishing. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he preceded in death by his wife, Mary Welch Powers, son, Douglas Wayne Powers and two sisters. Buck is survived by his children, Danny Powers and Karon Little; sister, Becky Powers; grandchildren, Amber Powers Knutzen (Jeremiah), Blake Little, Stephanie Powers Peoples (Brandon), Ashley Little Ellington (Kevin), Daniel Powers (Ashley), Natalie Powers and Nelson Powers; great-grandchildren, Trevor, Allie, Isaac, Gracie, Mady, Kennedy, Maverick and Alton and a host of family and friends.
ROY EVERETT GARNER JAN.25TH, 1944 – SEPT.30TH, 2023 Roy Everett Garner, 79, of Bennett, passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2023 at FirstHealth Moore Regional. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Friday, October 6, 2023 at Joyce-Brady Chapel. The graveside service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at Beulah Baptist Church, with Rev. Kenneth Bouldin presiding. Roy was born in Chatham County on January 25, 1944 to Eddie and Dorothy Shields Garner. He worked in the oil fields in Oklahoma for many years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and having a good time. He loved his family and friends. In addition to his parents, he preceded in death by his son, Keith Hussey, one brother and one sister. Roy is survived by his son, Heath Garner, of Ellerbe; sisters, Grace Dunn (Bill), of Asheboro and Mae Evangelista (Danny), of Bennett; several nieces and nephews and a host of family and friends.
STACEY NEIL HALL FEB.26TH, 1982 – SEPT.30TH, 2023
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Stacey Neil Hall, age 41, of Sanford, was called home to his Heavenly Father on Saturday, September 30, 2023. He was born in Lee County on February 26, 1982 to Carolyn Sercy Walls and the late William “Bill” Hall. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Haywood Sercy and Margaret Sercy Edwards; paternal grandparents, Prentice and Muriel Hall and aunt, Linda S. Taylor. Stacey worked as a truck driver for many years. He was a man of many talents and there was NOTHING he could not fix. He loved his family more than anything especially his best friend, Tyler and his pride and joy, Savanah. Stacey loved to make everyone laugh, but most importantly he loved Jesus. Stacey is survived by his wife, Shannon Carter Hall; mother, Carolyn Walls and husband, Don of Wilmington; second father, JR Porter; sons, Tyler Charles Hall of Sanford, and Cameron Nicholas Taylor of Cameron; daughter, Savanah Grace Hall of Sanford; brother, Rocky J. Hall of Pinehurst; niece, Addisyn Olivia Bass of Sanford; special cousin who was like a brother, Brian Sercy; special childhood friends, Kevin Walston, John Porter, and Kris Carter; many other special aunts, uncles, and cousins and beloved pets, Chihuahua, Bella, Tylerbird and Sugar Bear, who met him in Heaven. A memorial service was held on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at 10:00 AM at Life Springs Church, 3215 Keller-Andrews Road, Sanford, NC with Pastor Daniel Owens, and Pastor Shane Wilson officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Grace Christian School for the benefit of Savanah Hall’s mission trip.
CHARLES LEWIS SUTHERLAND Nov.16th, 1939 – Oct.7th, 2023 Charles Lewis Sutherland, age 83 of Broadway, passed away Saturday October 7, 2023. He was born November 16, 1939 in Vardaman, Mississippi. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles Willie Sutherland and Ruth Agusta Criddle Sutherland; Sisters, Jackie Sue and Romona. Brothers, Rick and David. Surviving is his wife Ruth Frances Osborne Sutherland of Lillington. Son, Rodney Sutherland (Terri) of Broadway. Daughters, Sheri Barnes (Joe) of Sanford and Leah Sutherland of Sanford. Six grandchildren, Joseph Lee Barnes, Amanda Barnes (Rose), Dallas Sutherland (Dana) Volmuth, Rodney Sutherland Jr. (Katlyn), Jason Sutherland and Laci Sutherland. Two great-grandchildren, Casey Barnes and Rodney Sutherland III. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1958 till 1962. Later, he worked as a landscaper. A memorial service is planned for a later date.
PEGGY SPIVEY TATE JAN.26TH, 1932 – OCT.9TH, 2023 Peggy Spivey Tate, age 91, of Sanford, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 9, 2023. She was born in Scotland County on January 26, 1932 to the late Roderick Cameron and Margaret McGilvary Cameron. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Will Tate and three brothers and one sister. Peggy retired after a 40-year career with Civil Service. After retiring, she volunteered her time helping others at VA Hospitals, nursing homes and elementary schools. She was a member of Barbecue Presbyterian Church. She is survived by her loving children, Linda Phillips (Roger) of South Carolina, Sandy Spivey (Marion) of Sanford, Rod Spivey (Linda) of Sanford and Laura Morey of Concord; seven grandchildren and ten greatgrandchildren. Per Peggy’s wishes, a private memorial service will be held at a later date.
919-542-3020 NICKALUS CAIN ROGERS MARCH 2ND, 1978 – OCT.4TH, 2023 Nickalus Cain Rogers, age 45, of Sanford, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at his home. He was born in Lee County on March 2, 1978 to Carolyn Harrington Rogers and the late Ronald Gene Rogers. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by Zackary Taylor Foushee, who he raised as a son. Nick was a lifelong Carolina Tarheels fan and he dearly loved his children. Nick is survived by his mother, Carolyn of the home; children, Joshua Cain Foushee, Dawson Connor Rogers, Avery Love Rogers, and Sophie Brynn Rogers, all of Sanford; brother, Kelly Lee Rogers of Sanford; sister, Lisa Rogers Clark and husband, Rawney of Broadway; niece, Amber Clark Brown of Sanford, and nephews, Rawney Lee Clark, Jr., Jordan Lee Rogers, and Matthew Blake Rogers, all of Sanford. The family will receive friends on Friday, October 13, 2023 from 2:00 PM until 2:45 PM in the parlor of Shallow Well Church. A graveside service will follow at 3:00 PM with Rev. Rawney Lee Clark, Jr. officiating.
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Chatham News & Record for Thursday, October 12, 2023
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TAKE NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS ALL PERSONS, firms and corporations holding claims against Amy G. Adams, deceased, of Chatham County, NC are notified to exhibit same to the undersigned on or before January 1, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment. This 28th day of September 2023. Peter J. Adams, Co-Executor, c/o Clarity Legal Group, PO Box 2207, Chapel Hill, NC 27515.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA CHATHAM COUNTY The undersigned, Christina Bruce having qualified on the 12th day of September 2023, as Executor of the Estate of Richard Boulin deceased, of Chatham County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said Estate to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 20th day of December, 2023, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This is the 21st Day of September 2023 Christina Bruce, Executor 112 Park Pointe Drive Pittsboro, NC 27312
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA CHATHAM COUNTY The undersigned, Peter Randolph Stern having qualified on the 12th day of September 2023, as Executor of the Estate of Mary Anne Mako Carson deceased, of Chatham County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said Estate to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 20th day of December, 2023, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This is the 18th Day of September 2023 Peter Randolph Stern, Executor 1821 Hollands Chapel Road Apex, NC 27523
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The HEIRS, ASSIGNS, and DEVISEES of ETTA SILER FOXX a/k/a ETTA JEAN JOHNSON a/k/a JEAN JOHNSON, et al Defendants. TO: The HEIRS, ASSIGNS, and DEVISEES of ETTA SILER FOXX a/k/a ETTA JEAN JOHNSON a/k/a JEAN JOHNSON and spouse, if any, or any other person or entity claiming thereunder A pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action and notice of service of process by publication began on September 28, 2023. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: Foreclosure on tax parcel(s) more completely described in the Complaint, to collect delinquent ad valorem taxes (assessments). Plaintiff seeks to extinguish any and all claim or interest that you may have in said property. You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than forty (40) days after the date of the first publication of notice stated above, exclusive of such date, being forty (40) days after September 28, 2023, or by November 7, 2023, and upon your failure to do so, the party seeking service of process by publication will apply to the Court for relief sought. This the 19th day of September, 2023. ZACCHAEUS LEGAL SERVICES By: ____________________________________ MARK D. BARDILL/MARK B. BARDILL Attorney for Plaintiff NC Bar #12852/56782 310 W. Jones St. P. O. Box 25 Trenton, North Carolina 28585 Telephone: (252) 448-4541 Publication dates: September 28, 2023 October 5, 2023 October 12, 2023
NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION CHATHAM COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION FILE NO. 08 CvD 554 COUNTY OF CHATHAM Plaintiff, vs. The HEIRS, ASSIGNS, and DEVISEES of WILLIE SYLVESTER FOX a/k/a WILLIE SYLVESTER FOXX, et al Defendants. TO: The HEIRS, ASSIGNS and DEVISEES of WILLIE SYLVESTER FOX a/k/a WILLIE SYLVESTER FOXX and spouse, if any, which may include The HEIRS, ASSIGNS and DEVISEES of VEATRICE M. FOX a/k/a VEATRICE M. FOXX and spouse, if any, or any other person or entity claiming thereunder; The HEIRS, ASSIGNS and DEVISEES of MATTIE MILLER and spouse, if any, or any other person or entity claiming thereunder; The HEIRS, ASSIGNS and DEVISEES of BETTIE LUCILLE FOUST MCQUEEN a/k/a LUCILLE FOUST MCQUEEN and spouse, if any, or any other person or entity claiming thereunder; The HEIRS, ASSIGNS and DEVISEES of RALPH FOXX a/k/a RALPH FOX and spouse, if any, or any other person or entity claiming thereunder; JOE FOX, JR. a/k/a JOE FOXX, JR. and spouse, if any, and any HEIRS, ASSIGNS or DEVISEES of JOE FOX, JR. a/k/a JOE FOXX, JR. and spouse, if any, or any other person or entity claiming thereunder; and MICHAEL FOX a/k/a MICHAEL FOXX and spouse, if any, and any HEIRS, ASSIGNS or DEVISEES of MICHAEL FOX a/k/a MICHAEL FOXX and spouse, if any, or any other person or entity claiming thereunder A pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action and notice of service of process by publication began on October 5, 2023. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: Foreclosure on tax parcel(s) more completely described in the Complaint, to collect delinquent ad valorem taxes (assessments). Plaintiff seeks to extinguish any and all claim or interest that you may have in said property. You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than forty (40) days after the date of the first publication of notice stated above, exclusive of such date, being forty (40) days after October 5, 2023, or by November 14, 2023, and upon your failure to do so, the party seeking service of process by publication will apply to the Court for relief sought. This the 2nd day of October, 2023. ZACCHAEUS LEGAL SERVICES By: ____________________________________ Mark D. Bardill/Mark B. Bardill Attorney for Plaintiff NC Bar #12852/56782 310 W. Jones St. P. O. Box 25 Trenton, North Carolina 28585 Telephone: (252) 448-4541 Publication dates: October 5, 2023 October 12, 2023 October 19, 2023
NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA CHATHAM COUNTY The undersigned, Millard G. Pendergraph having qualified on the 18th day of September as Executor of the Estate of Elinor D Fink aka Elinor D Pendergraph Fink deceased, of Chatham County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said Estate to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 28th day of December, 2023, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This is the 20th Day of September 2023 Millard G. Pendergraph 1421 Hanks Chapel Road Pittsboro, NC 27312
NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA CHATHAM COUNTY The undersigned, David Brian Jernigan having qualified on the 19th day of September, 2023, as Executor of the Estate of Walter Houston Jernigan, of Chatham County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said Estate to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 27th day of December, 2023, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This is the 28th Day of September, 2023 David Brian Jernigan, Executor 8121 Crookneck Dr. Angier, NC 27501
NOTICE TO CREDITORS All persons having claims against Elizabeth Ann Hummelbrunner (a.k.a. Elizabeth A. Hummelbrunner) of Chatham County, North Carolina, who died on the 8th day of May, 2023, are notified to present them to Diane R. Hummelbrunner, Executor of the Estate of Elizabeth Ann Hummelbrunner in c/o Dean P. Broz, Attorney for the Estate, at Higgins, Frankstone, Graves & Morris, P. A., 1414 Raleigh Road, Suite 203, Exchange West at Meadowmont, Chapel Hill, NC 27517-8834 on or before January 2, 2024. Failure to present a claim in timely fashion will result in this Notice being pleaded in bar of recovery against the estate, the Executor, and the devisees of Elizabeth Ann Hummelbrunner. Those indebted to Elizabeth Ann Hummelbrunner are asked to make prompt payment to the Estate. Dean P. Broz Attorney for the Estate Higgins, Frankstone, Graves & Morris, P.A. 1414 Raleigh Road, Suite 203 Exchange West at Meadowmont Chapel Hill, NC 27517-8834
NOTICE TO CREDITORS All persons having claims against Henry Peter Joseph L’heureux, Jr. (a.k.a. Henry P.J. L’heureux, Jr.) of Chatham County, North Carolina are notified to present them to Julia P. MacMillan, Executor of the Estate of Henry Peter Joseph L’heureux, Jr., in c/o Dean P. Broz, Attorney for the Estate, at Higgins, Frankstone, Graves & Morris, P. A., 1414 Raleigh Road, Suite 203, Exchange West at Meadowmont, Chapel Hill, NC 27517-8834 on or before January 26, 2023. Failure to present a claim in timely fashion will result in this Notice being pleaded in bar of recovery against the estate, the Executor, and the devisees of Henry Peter Joseph L’heureux, Jr. Those indebted to Henry Peter Joseph L’heureux, Jr. are asked to make prompt payment to the Estate. Dean P. Broz Higgins, Frankstone, Graves & Morris, P.A. 1414 Raleigh Road, Suite 203 Exchange West at Meadowmont Chapel Hill, NC 27517-8834
NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA CHATHAM COUNTY The undersigned, Tonya Mitchell having qualified on the 13th day of September 2023, as Administrator of the Estate of Earlie Walker Mitchell deceased, of Chatham County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said Estate to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 20th day of December, 2023, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This is the 21st Day of September 2023 Tonya Mitchell, Administrator 205 School Road Moncure, NC27559
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF ANNE MARIE NEWCOMB All persons, firms and corporations having claims against Anne Marie Newcomb, late of Chatham County, North Carolina, are notified to exhibit them to William H. Newcomb as Executor of the decedent’s estate on or before December 29, 2023, c/o Gregory Herman-Giddens, Attorney at Law, 1414 Raleigh Rd., Ste. 203, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, or be barred from their recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment to the above-named Executor. This the 28th day of September, 2023. William H. Newcomb Gregory Herman-Giddens, Atty. TrustCounsel 1414 Raleigh Rd., Ste. 203 Chapel Hill, NC 27517
NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA CHATHAM COUNTY HAVING QUALIFIED as Executrix of the Estate of Jimmy Neal Thomas, late of Chatham County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to present them to the undersigned on or before the 11th day of January, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. This the 4th day of October, 2023. Lavana I. Thomas, Executrix of the Estate of Jimmy Neal Thomas 4985 Castle Rock Road Pittsboro, North Carolina 27312 MOODY, WILLIAMS, ATWATER & LEE ATTORNEYS AT LAW BOX 629 SILER CITY, NORTH CAROLINA 27344 (919) 663-2850 4tp
NOTICE TO CREDITORS – ESTATE OF LISA FAYE SALES ALL PERSONS, firms, and corporations having claims against LISA FAYE SALES, deceased, of Chatham, County, NC, are notified to exhibit the same to the undersigned on or before January 12, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment. October 12, 2023. Christopher C. Wilms, Jr., Administrator, c/o Hopler, Wilms & Hanna, PLLC, 2314 S. Miami Blvd. Suite 151, Durham, NC 27703. 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 2023
NOTICE TO CREDITORS ALL PERSONS, firms and corporations having claims against JEWEL D. CORNELL, deceased, of Collier County, Florida, owning real estate in Chatham County, North Carolina, are notified to exhibit the same to the undersigned on or before, the 28th day of December, 2023, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the Estate will please make immediate payment. This 28th day of September, 2023
GERALD MCGUIRE, EXECUTOR ESTATE OF JEWEL D. CORNELL c/o Tillman, Whichard & Cagle, PLLC 501 Eastowne Drive, Suite 130 Chapel Hill, NC 27514
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HAVING QUALIFIED as Executor of the Estate of Joseph Kirkman Minor a/k/a Jody K. Minor, late of Chatham County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to present them to the undersigned on or before the 22nd day of December, 2023, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery.
IN RE: ESTATE OF ANDREW LARRY CLARK NOTICE TO CREDITORS THE UNDERSIGNED having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Andrew Larry Clark, Deceased, in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Chatham County, does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the said Decedent to present them to the undersigned on or before December 21, 2023, said date being at least three months from the date of the first publication or posting of this Notice as indicated below, or the same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate, please make immediate payment. This Notice is given pursuant to the provisions of G.S. 28A-14-1. This the 21st day of September 2023. ESTATE OF ANDREW LARRY CLARK Jonathan Adams 1266 Benson Road Garner, NC 27529 Matt McGonagle NARRON WENZEL PA 5400 Glenwood Ave., Suite 201 Raleigh, NC 27612 [September 21, 28, October 5, 12, 2023]
NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA CHATHAM COUNTY The undersigned, KAREN L.MURPHY having qualified on the 5TH day of SEPTEMBER, 2023, as Executor of the Estate of AISHA C. BOYD, of Chatham County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said Estate to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 10TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2024, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This is the 12TH Day of OCTOBER, 2023. KAREN L. MURPHY, Executor 1017 MOUNTAIN VISTA LANE CARY, NC 27519
NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA CHATHAM COUNTY The undersigned, Kimberly Krause having qualified on the 19th day of September 2023, as Executor of the Estate of Steven Carl Acker deceased, of Chatham County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said Estate to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 27th day of December, 2023, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This is the 19th Day of September 2023 Kimberly Norman Krause 9800 Whiteclay Court Raleigh, NC 27617
This the 14th day of September, 2023. Gregory Scott Ford, Executor Of the Estate of Joseph Kirkman Minor a/k/a Jody K. Minor 3818 Edwards Hill Church Road Siler City, North Carolina 27344 MOODY, WILLIAMS, ATWATER & LEE ATTORNEYS AT LAW BOX 629 SILER CITY, NORTH CAROLINA 27344 (919) 663-2850 4tp
NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA CHATHAM COUNTY The undersigned, Lynda Kay Reisinger, having qualified on the 19th day of September, 2023 as Executor of the Estate of Betty Lou Hornaday, of Chatham County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said Estate to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 10th day of January, 2023, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This is the 12th Day of October, 2023. Lynda Kay Reisinger, Executor 1105 Balmora St. Lafayette, CO 80026 Mail To: 101 Polks Trail, Chapel Hill, NC 27516 Run dates: Oct12,19,26,N2p
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The undersigned, Becky Glenn Rogers having qualified on the 25th day of September 2023, as Administrator of the Estate of Daniel Jason Rogers, deceased, late of Chatham County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said Estate to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 3rd Day of January, 2024, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This is the 5th Day of October, 2023. Becky Glenn Rogers 687 NC Hwy 87N Pittsboro, NC 27312 Oct.5,12,19,26p
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NORTH CAROLINA CHATHAM COUNTY The undersigned, Robert B. Thimsen, having qualified on the 2nd day of October, 2023, as Executor of the Estate of Mary Joyce Thimsen, of Chatham County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said Estate to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 10th day of January, 2023, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This is the 12th Day of October, 2023. Robert B. Thimsen, Executor 47 Songbird Ct. Apex, NC 27523
NORTH CAROLINA CHATHAM COUNTY The undersigned, Michael Penny having qualified on the 7th day of September 2023, as Administrator of the Estate of Lola Marie Penny deceased, of Chatham County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said Estate to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 20th day of December, 2023, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This is the 21st Day of September 2023 Michael Penny 117 Lina Mae Lane Chapel Hill, NC 27516
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA CHATHAM COUNTY The undersigned, David Clinton having qualified on the 30th day of June, 2023, as Executor of the Estate of Marjorie Elizabeth Clinton aka Marjorie Huselton Clinton, of Chatham County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said Estate to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the January 10th, 2024, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This is the 12th Day of October, 2023 David Clinton, Executor 106 Fox Run Chapel Hill, NC 27516
The undersigned, Shuranda Smith, having qualified on the 8th day of August, 2023, as Executor of the Estate of Wade Lee Crump of Chatham County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said Estate to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the January 3rd, 2023, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This is the 5th Day of October, 2023 Shuranda Smith PO Box 385 Moncure, NC 27559 Run dates: Oct.5,12,19,26p
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TOWN OF SILER CITY FINDINGS OF FACT AND ORDER NOTICE To: All Heirs, Known and Unknown of Mary Jane Banks and Terry Douglas Banks. Take notice that an administrative hearing took place on Sep. 28, 2023 at City Hall in Siler City, NC regarding the dwelling located at 1401 North Ave., also identified as Chatham County Tax Parcel Number 16757. The dwelling located at the property described above is found to be in violation of the Town’s Minimum Housing Standards. A public necessity exists to order the demolition and removal of the subject dwelling. A copy of the Finding of Fact and Order can be obtained by contacting the Town’s Code Enforcement Officer at 919-726-8665 or cgallimore@ silercity.org. Town of Siler City Findings of Fact And Order Notice To: All Heirs, Known and Unknown of Jennie M. Newby. Take notice that an administrative hearing took place on Oct. 5, 2023 at City Hall in Siler City, NC regarding the dwelling located at 903 N. 5th Ave., also identified as Chatham County Tax Parcel Number 16819. The dwelling located at the property described above is found to be in violation of the Town’s Minimum Housing Standards. A public necessity exists to order the demolition and removal of the subject dwelling. A copy of the Finding of Fact and Order can be obtained by contacting the Town’s Code Enforcement Officer at 919-726-8665 or cgallimore@silercity.org. Town of Siler City Findings of Fact And Order Notice To: All Heirs, Known and Unknown of Nelson B. Haire Sr. Take notice that an administrative hearing took place on Oct. 5, 2023 at City Hall in Siler City, NC regarding the dwelling located at 513 S. 2nd Ave., also identified as Chatham County Tax Parcel Number 61507. The dwelling located at the property described above is found to be in violation of the Town’s Minimum Housing Standards. A public necessity exists to order the demolition and removal of the subject dwelling. A copy of the Finding of Fact and Order can be obtained by contacting the Town’s Code Enforcement Officer at 919-726-8665 or cgallimore@silercity.org.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS
NORTH CAROLINA CHATHAM COUNTY
The undersigned, William G. Badders having qualified on the 25th day of September 2023, as Administrator of the Estate of HAROLD FRANKLIN BADDERS, deceased, late of 801 Pinehurst Ave, Carthage, NC 28327, as required by N.C.G.S. 28-A-14-1, having claims against the Estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the attorney designated below on or before the 3rd Day of January, 2024, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said Estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. Payment and claims should be presented to: Deidre M. Stephenson, Attorney at Law PO Box 1433 Sanford, NC 27331-1045 This is the 5th Day of October, 2023. Run dates: Oct.5,12,19,26c
NOTICE TO CREDITORS ALL PERSONS, firms and corporations holding claims against Dennis H. Sawyer, deceased, of Chatham County, NC are notified to exhibit same to the undersigned on or before January 1, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment. This 28th day of September 2023. Gina Sawyer Tessener, Executor, c/o Clarity Legal Group, PO Box 2207, Chapel Hill, NC 27515.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Personal Representative of the Estate of Margaret Carol Sachs, deceased of Chatham County, North Carolina, on the 12th day of September, 2023, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to exhibit them to the undersigned at the office of the attorney for the estate on or before the 23rd day of December, 2023, or this Notice will be pled in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This 21st day of September 2023. Roger Bernholz, Personal Representative, c/o Larry H. Rocamora, Attorney for the Estate, McPherson, Rocamora, Nicholson, Wilson, & Hinkle, PLLC; 3211 Shannon Road, Suite 400, Durham, NC 27707.
NORTH CAROLINA CHATHAM COUNTY The undersigned, Kathy Terry having qualified on the 8th day of September 2023, as Executrix of the Estate of James B. Terry aka James Braxton Terry deceased, of Chatham County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said Estate to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 20th day of December, 2023, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This is the 21st Day of September 2023 Kathy Terry, Executrix 519 S. 2nd Avenue Siler City, NC27344
NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA CHATHAM COUNTY The undersigned, Susan Willette Parker and William Michael Willette having qualified on the 13th day of September 2023, as Co-Executrix of the Estate of Betty Clark Willette deceased, of Chatham County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said Estate to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 20th day of December, 2023, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This is the 21st Day of September 2023 Susan Willette Parker, Co-Executrix 7355 Pisgah Covered Bridge Road Asheboro, NC 27205 William Michael Willette. Co-Executrix 488 Dublin Drive Sanford, NC 27330
NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE, DIVISION SMALL CLAIMS CHATHAM COUNTY CASE#23 CVM 230 TITLE OF ACTION: COMPLAINT TO ENFORCE POSSESSORY LEIN IN MOTOR VEHICLE TO: JESSICA PERRY
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA CHATHAM COUNTY The undersigned, Anya Russian having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Jean-Louis Gariepy deceased, of Chatham County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said Estate to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 21st day of December, 2023, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This is the 18th Day of September 2023 Anya Russian, Executrix 102 Nodding Oak Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Take Notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action. The nature of relief being sought in as follows: To enforce a possessory lien in the amount of $9,999.99 for storage fees (at the rate of $45.00/day; 180 days totaling $8,100.00) and for $1,899.99 for expenses incurred directly related to the filing of this court action for a white 2015 Lexus RX350 SUV, VIN#2T2BK1BA8FC332101, by sale of said vehicle which is registered in your name. You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than November 14th, 2023, and upon your failure to do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought. This is the 5th Day of October, 2023. Ken Duvall, Cars 8021 US Hwy 15-501 N Pittsboro, NC 27312
SILER CITY SELF STORAGE (“LIENOR”), PO BOX 143 SILER CITY, NC WILL HOLD AN ONLINE SALE AT STORAGE AUCTION.COM
NOTICE OF MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS CHATHAM COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA The Municipal Election for the TOWN OF GOLDSTON Mayor, Town Commissioner Ward 2 and Ward 4, TOWN OF PITTSBORO Mayor, 3 Town Commissioner seats, TOWN OF SILER CITY Mayor, Town Commissioners District 2, District 3, District 4, and 1 At Large seat. GOLDSTON GULF SANITARY DISTRICT Board members, 2 Seats. The election will be held on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. Beginning with this election, North Carolina voters will be asked to show Photo ID. All voters will be allowed to vote with or without ID. Voters who lack ID can get one for free from their county board of elections. Find out more at ncsbe.gov/voter-id. Polls will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Election Day. Precincts open will be GLD118 Goldston – Goldston Town Hall, 40A Coral Street, Goldston, NC 27252, ESC114 East Siler City –National Guard Armory, 801 Alston Bridge Rd., Siler City, NC 27312, 85 West Siler City, West Chatham Senior Center, 112 Village Lake Rd., Siler City, NC 27344, and PIT113 Pittsboro, Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center, 1192 US Hwy 64 West Business, Pittsboro, NC 27312 Only registered voters who live within the municipal boundaries of these precincts and the Goldston Gulf sanitary district are eligible to vote in this election. One-stop early voting will be held at the following location from Thursday, October 19, 2023, to Saturday, November 4, 2023: Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center (In lieu of the office) 1192 US Hwy 64 West Business, Pittsboro, NC 27312
Thursday, October 19, 2023 8:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M. Friday, October 20, 2023 8:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M. Monday , October 23, 2023 8:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M. Tuesday , October 24, 2023 8:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M.
(https://www.storageauctions.com) on October 24th, 2023. The following person/persons are subject to this online sale: Joshua Lassiter
Wednesday, October 25, 2023 8:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M.
6840 Stockyard Rd. Lot 31 Graham, NC 27253 Unit 1017
Friday, October 27, 2023 8:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M. Saturday, October 28, 2023 8:00 A.M.-3:00 P.M.
Shenea Whiting 103 Rose St. Hamlett, NC 28345 Unit 1044
Monday, October 30, 2023 8:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M.
Beverly C. McLean 1917 Alston Chapel Rd. Pittsboro, NC 27312 Unit 1102
Tuesday, October 31, 2023 8:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M. Wednesday, November 1, 2023 8:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M.
Margaret McKeiver 911 12th St. Siler City, NC 27344 Unit 1060
Thursday, November 2, 2023 8:00 A.M.-7:00 P.M.
Linda Carol Alston 24 Country Manor Estate Siler City, NC 27344 Unit 1071 Kathryn Price 808 N.Fir St. Siler City, NC 27344 Units 1057 & 1127
Friday, November 3, 2023 8:00 A.M.-7:00 P.M. Saturday, November 4, 2023 8:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M.
Absentee ballots will be mailed to voters who have requested them beginning October 8, 2023. A voter can fill out an absentee ballot request at votebymail. ncsbe.gov, or by filling out a request form provided by the county board of elections office. The request must be received through the website or by the Chatham County Board of Elections by 5 p.m. Tuesday, October 31, 2023.
Susana A Martinez 95 Dairy View Rd. Siler City, NC 27344 Unit 1128 Kisten Gordon 2400 Bowers Store Rd. Siler City, NC 27344 Unit 106
A resolution was passed on August 22, 2023, by the Chatham County Board of Elections that they shall meet at 2:00 PM on Election Day, Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at the Board of Elections Office to count absentee ballots. The results of the absentee ballot count will not be announced before 7:30 pm on that date and the public may attend.
Edward Brooks 190 Fawn Rest Rd. Siler City, NC 27344 Unit 144
Eligible registered voters who live in Chatham County within the municipal boundaries of the TOWNS OF Goldston, Pittsboro, Siler City, and if you live in the Goldston Gulf Sanitary District can view their eligible contest and sample ballot on or before the election at https://vt.ncsbe.gov/RegLkup/.
Anthony Dunn 1114 12th Street Siler City, NC 27344 Unit 159 Sheila Garcia 246 Fellowship Church Rd. Siler City, NC 27344 Unit 233 Bernice Allen 1983 Pittsboro-Goldston Rd. Pittsboro, NC 27312 Unit 236 Pattie Cromer 6853 NC Hwy 49N Liberty, NC 27298 Unit 244
Thursday, October 26, 2023 8:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M.
The voter registration deadline for this election is 5 p.m. Friday, October 13, 2023. Eligible individuals who are not registered by that deadline may register and vote at the early voting site during the early voting period. New registrants will be required to provide documentation of their residence in addition to a Photo ID. Questions? Call the Chatham County Board of Elections Office at 919-542-8500 or send an email to elections@chathamcountync.gov. Laura Heise, Chair Chatham County Board of Elections
Janice Davis PO Box 784 Candor, NC 27229 Unit 331 Run Oct.12th
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FORECLOSURES
CHATHAM AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 23 SP 150 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Legacy of Tas, Inc., a Delaware Corporation (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Legacy of Tas, Inc., a Delaware Corporation) to The Law Office of Alonso & Ali, P.A., Trustee(s), dated August 23, 2019, and recorded in Book No. 02067, at Page 0042 in Chatham 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 Chatham 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 door in Pittsboro, Chatham County, North Carolina, or the customary
location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:30 PM on October 26, 2023 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in Pittsboro in the County of Chatham, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: A certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in the County of Chatham and State of North Carolina, in Pittsboro Township and more particularly described as follows: BEING all of Lot #4, containing 57.0 acres, as shown on that plat entitled “Exempt Division for C. Douglas Branch and Jefferson M. Catlett, Hickory Mountain Township, Chatham County, North Carolina”, dated July 25, 2011, prepared by Smith and Smith Surveyors, and recorded in Plat Slide 2011-133, Chatham County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 866 Three Springs Lane, Pittsboro, North Carolina. Together with and subject to the rights and benefits for Ingress, egress and regress in and to that new 50’ private access and utility easement as shown on the above-referenced plat recorded in Plat Slide 2011-133, Chatham County Registry, and as set forth in that Declaration of Easement and Road Maintenance Agreement recorded in Book 1577,
Page 527, Chatham County Registry. Parcel No. 0061094 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: 9732 - 39058
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North Moore’s offensive line (in green) was able to control the line of scrimmage and lead the Mustangs to a 48-7 win on Friday.
Jakarey Gillis, explosive first half push North Moore past Seaforth, 48-7 North Moore moves closer to its goal of winning the conference By Asheebo Rojas Chatham News & Record NORTH MOORE FOOTBALL head coach Andrew Carrouth worried about his team’s focus ahead of Friday’s game against Seaforth, as homecoming festivities created potential distractions. But in route to a 48-7 victory over the Hawks, the Mustangs started the homecoming celebrations early after locking in and playing their brand of football the right way. The Mustangs took care of
business behind an explosive 41-point first half and a career night from senior running back Jakarey Gillis. “I really liked the first half,” Carrouth said. “We had a couple of miscues here and there, but I thought we really did a good job of executing.” North Moore’s offense found success out the gate with its offensive line controlling the line of scrimmage and creating lanes for the Mustangs’ run game. On the first play of the game, senior running back Kolby Ritchie broke free for 29 yards, and senior Nathan Rogers finished the drive a few plays later with a four-yard rushing touchdown. And once Gillis got going, there was no slowing down the
Mustangs’ rushing attack. For his first touchdown of the night, Gillis sprinted untouched for 89 yards to the end zone, giving North Moore a 14-0 lead with the extra point. After senior quarterback Nate Dyer capitalized on a Seaforth fumble with a touchdown pass to senior Joseph Ritter, Gillis put his speed on display again with a 29 yard score just before the end of the first quarter. He scored once more in the first half with a five-yard touchdown run early in the second quarter, which pushed the Mustangs’ lead to 34. “First half, (offensive) linemen did their jobs,” Gillis said. “Wide open holes, take what you get and go, man.”
J-M jumps out to early lead, shuts out conference foe North Moore, 4-0 Giancarlo Aguila scores two goals as the Jets move into first place By Asheebo Rojas Chatham News & Record IN MANY WAYS, the second meeting of the season between conference frontrunners Jordan-Matthews and North Moore was different than the first. On Monday, the Jets got the luxury of being able to focus in and prepare at home instead of traveling, while North Moore went without two key pieces, including Chris Velazquez. Also, the Jets won, 4-0, instead of a draw, thanks to a perfectly executed game plan and the one thing that didn’t change — senior Giancarlo Aguila scoring two goals. “We really wanted to jump on (North Moore) and put some goals on them early and get them really behind the eightball,” Jordan-Matthews head coach Paul Cuadros said. “That was the game plan of ours.” And it worked immediately. About a minute into the game,
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Giancarlo Aguila passes the ball during Jordan-Matthews’ win over North Moore. Aguila put the Jets on the board with his first goal of the night. “It was just basics,” Aguila said. “I saw the dude coming in (and) got behind the defender
because I knew I was faster than him. He was a smaller dude than me. I came in, and I just placed it.” Throughout the first half, Jor-
“I really liked the first half. We had a couple of miscues here and there, but I thought we really did a good job of executing.” Andrew Carrouth Gillis scored again in the fourth quarter and finished the game with a career-high 244 rushing yards, averaging just under 14 yards a carry. He rushed for over 200 yards in the first half alone.
dan-Matthews kept its foot on the gas, playing with speed and urgency to build its lead over the Mustangs. About 14 minutes after Aguila’s first score, a streaking Mario Figueroa raced the ball deep into North Moore territory, gathered himself and found Aguila coming down the middle again for his second goal. “(Aguila) has something with North Moore,” Cuadros joked. “He finds the center, and he’ll put it away, so that was awesome by him.” With North Moore playing from behind like the Jets planned, Jordan-Matthews just about put the game away four minutes later. Anthony Rodriguez outran his defender and kicked the ball between the goalie’s legs into the back left corner of the goal, putting the Jets up, 3-0. But, with North Moore desperate to climb back into the game, which it did in the first meeting this year, the Jets had to keep up the intensity in the second half. “We really felt that (North Moore) was going to come out with everything they had for the first ten minutes,” Cuadros said. “We needed to respond to that, bring that same kind of energy level to the beginning of the second half, really capture it and put our dominance on it.” In that first ten minutes of the second half, Jordan-Matthews
Now with 14 rushing touchdowns on the season, Gillis is just two shy of breaking his single-season career-high of 15 touchdowns, which he set last year. His production has been impressive, considering he suffered a severe knee injury ahead of his sophomore year and ran with his right shoulder wrapped in athletic tape after it popped out of place in the Mustangs’ recent win over Bartlett-Yancey. “(Gillis) worked his tail off in the weight room and got faster than he was last year,” Carrouth said. “He’s always been able to put his shoulders down and run through people a little bit, but he’s about to where he can run See SEAFORTH, page B3
“We really wanted to jump on (North Moore) and put some goals on them early and get them really behind the eightball.” J-M Head Coach Paul Cuadros put the icing on the cake after Francisco Ibarra tapped the ball to Marvin Herrera for a close and easy goal. Although the Jets were up 4-0, they left no room for the Mustangs to close the gap in the remaining 20 minutes. Jordan-Matthews kept controlling the pace and pushing behind the North Moore defense, especially Aguila, who missed a few late shots that could’ve grown the Jets’ lead even more. Nevertheless, the dominant win gave Jordan-Matthews sole possession of first place in the Mid-Carolina 1A/2A conference standings. Since taking their first loss to Seaforth in late September, the Jets have put together a fourgame win streak. They’ll take that momentum into another big conference game against third-place Southeast Alamance Wednesday at 6:45 p.m.
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Northwood building momentum ahead of big-time match up with Cummings Seaforth sees playoff hopes dim By Asheebo Rojas Chatham News & Record AS THE SEASON comes down to the final stretch, only one Chatham County team continues to position itself for the postseason. Any hopes for Seaforth (25, 2-3) to make the playoffs were dampened Friday in a 7-48 loss to North Moore. The Hawks were no match for the Mustangs’ run-pass option which ran for 422 rushing yards. Jordan-Matthews (1-6, 1-4), which sits second to last in the Mid-Carolina 1A/2A conference standings, had a bye. Here are the other football stats and scores around the county. Northwood 70 Graham 12 Northwood (6-2, 5-1) rolled to its fifth straight dominant win Friday over Graham, 7012. The offense had an explosive night, accumulating 554 yards of total offense.
Senior quarterback Carson Fortunes completed 12 passes for 335 yards, 6 passing touchdowns, and he also ran in a score. Two of his touchdowns through the air went to junior Gus Ritchey who caught five passes for 80 yards. Senior receiver Ashton Elliott also had himself a night with three receptions for 130 yards, a touchdown and an interception. All of Northwood’s momentum will be put to the test Friday when first-place Cummings comes to Pittsboro. The top two Mid-Carolina 1A/2A teams will battle for an upper hand towards the conference title. Chatham Central 0 Cummings 63 Chatham Central (0-8, 0-6) had no answer for Cummings running back Jonathan Paylor in a 0-63 loss to the Cavaliers. The N.C. State commit ran for 355 yards and seven touchdowns while also catching a touchdown pass. This is the worst loss for Chatham Central since Oct. 14, 2022 when the Bears lost to Bartlett Yancey, 67-0. Chatham Central has a bye Friday.
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Isaiah Blair (4) leaps in an attempt to make a catch during Northwood’s 70-12 win over Graham. The junior had a 20yard touchdown reception in the win.
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Seaforth soccer picking up steam, girls tennis finishes conference play unbeaten By Asheebo Rojas Chatham News & Record
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Volleyball Seaforth continued business as usual with a 3-0 win over North Moore Tuesday. Freshman Ally Forbes recorded a career-high 23 kills and junior Maris Huneycutt finished with 32 assists in the win. The Hawks also beat Southeast Alamance, 3-0, Thursday. Northwood beat both Graham and Cummings in straight sets. Chatham Central dropped its first game of the week to Uwharrie Charter, 3-0, but followed it up with a 3-0 win over Cummings Tuesday. Senior Kelsey Hussey recorded eight service aces and 14 assists in the win. The Bears ended the week with a 3-1 loss to Lee County. Jordan-Matthews, a team trying to keep its playoff hopes alive, suffered a loss to North Moore Wednesday, 3-1. The Jets got it back the next day, though, beating Bartlett Yancey, 3-1. Senior Janeryra Guerrero-Jaimes recorded a team-high 21 assists in the win. Chatham Charter lost, 3-0, to River Mill Wednesday. Woods Charter continued its dominance over conference opponents to start the week, beating Southern Wake Academy and Triangle Math and Science both in straight sets. Yet, the Wolves suffered their first loss since the season opener and second loss this year to Roxboro Community, 3-2. Men’s Soccer Seaforth continued its win streak with a 4-1 win over Graham and a 4-0 win over Cum-
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by people now…I am so glad to be able to see the success he is having right now.” Said Gillis, “I feel like being a senior as a running back, I have a lot more knowledge and know what I’m doing more, so it just comes with the flow with everything.” The North Moore defense also played lights out, coming away with three interceptions and a fumble recovery. Junior Jax Hus-
Kills registered by Ally Forbes, a career high mings. Junior Logan Sparrow scored two goals against the Red Devils and followed that with a hat trick against the Cavaliers. Northwood came out on top in a double-overtime game against Southeast Alamance Monday, 7-6. The Chargers tied the game, 5-5, at the end of regulation, and a penalty kick by senior Rui Aguiar sealed the win. Northwood followed that with a tough, 0-6, loss to Jordan-Matthews Wednesday. Chatham Charter tied with Ascend Leadership in overtime Monday, 1-1. Freshman Colten Pena scored the only goal for the Knights. The Knights lost to Asheboro Hybrid Academy Thursday, 5-2. Woods Charter picked up its third win in four games against Southern Wake Academy Monday, 6-0. The Wolves fell to River Mill Wednesday, 2-3.
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with a 9-0 win over Southeast Alamance and a 6-2 win over North Moore. Other than the loss to Seaforth and a 6-3 loss to Asheboro, Jordan-Matthews won its final regular season game over Bartlett Yancey, 5-4. Chatham Charter lost, 5-4, to Triangle Math and Science Monday and fell to Raleigh Charter Thursday, 9-0. Cross Country
Seaforth ended the regular season undefeated in conference play with two straight 9-0 wins over Jordan-Matthews and Bartlett Yancey. Northwood also finished its season on the right foot, beating both Chatham Central and Chatham Charter, 6-3. After the loss to the Chargers, Chatham Central won its final two games of the regular season
Chatham Charter and Woods Charter competed in the Central Tar Heel Conference Meet No. 5 Wednesday. Woods Charter finished second and Chatham Charter finished third in the varsity boys 5000 meter run. Junior Alexander Serrone came in third place and was the first to finish for the Wolves with a time of 18:38.62. Sophomore Adam Reese finished in fifth place and was the first Knight to cross the finish line with a time of 19:24.41. In the girls 5000 meter run, junior Anna Peeler, senior Ellie Poitras and junior Michaela Valentine of Woods Charter were the first three runners to finish in that order. Peeler’s firstplace time of 21:50.06 helped the Wolves claim the top spot in the team results. Seaforth competed in the Great American XC Festival in Cary over the weekend. The Hawks finished 13th in the red boys 5000 meter finals. Junior Will Cuicchi was the first Seaforth runner to finish at 15th place with a time of 16:48.70. Seaforth came in 10th place out of 28 teams in the red girls race. Junior Juana Bautista was the first Hawk to finish with a 53rd best time of 21:40.50.
sey picked off Seaforth’s quarterback twice, and sophomore Justin Walker grabbed his third interception of the season. The Mustangs’ main flaw of the night was just their execution in the second half, ironically. False starts, defensive busts and other mistakes slowed North Moore to just one touchdown and allowed Seaforth to avoid the shutout in the final two quarters. “Second half, we kind of waned a little bit,” Carrouth said. “We’ve got to clean that up and be able to
execute for four quarters.” Sitting at fourth in the Mid-Carolina 1A/2A conference with a 4-1 conference record and the head-to-head win over Northwood, North Moore still has hopes of becoming conference champions for the second year in a row. The Mustangs will continue their quest for a conference title at home against Graham Friday, and for that game, the focus will be on playing sound football all night long.
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Northwood, football Northwood senior Ashton Elliott earns athlete of the week honors for the week of Oct. 2. Ashton Elliott is a senior for the Northwood Chargers football team. Elliott was a huge part of Northwood’s explosive 70-12 win over Graham. He caught three passes for 130 yards and one touchdown while also grabbing an interception on the defensive end. Elliott leads the conference with 532 receiving yards, which is also the 14th best receiving yard total in all of 2A.
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The 2A Mid-Carolina Conference women’s tennis championships were held at Seaforth on Monday and Tuesday of this week. The champions were crowned after press time. Look for a full report of the results of the conference tournament in next week’s issue. Top: Northwood’s Anna Gilliam against Seaforth’s Evelyn Atkins during the 2A Mid-Carolina Conference Semifinals at Seaforth High School in Pittsboro, NC on October 9, 2023. Bottom left: Northwood’s Ryan Tinervin returns the volley against Seaforth’s Lily McFall during the 2A Mid-Carolina Conference Semifinals. Bottom right: Seaforth’s Lily McFall returns the volley against Northwood’s Ryan Tinervin.
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Dick Butkus, fearsome Hall of Famer, dies at 80 The Bears linebacker was a five-time All-Pro The Associated Press CHICAGO — A photo of Dick Butkus sneering behind his facemask filled the cover of Sports Illustrated’s 1970 NFL preview, topped by the headline, “The Most Feared Man in the Game.” Opponents who wound up on the business end of his bone-rattling hits could testify that wasn’t an exaggeration. Butkus, a middle linebacker for the Chicago Bears whose speed and ferocity set the standards for the position in the modern era, died Thursday, the team announced. He was 80. According to a statement released by the team, Butkus’ family confirmed that he died in his sleep at his home in Malibu, California. Butkus was a first-team All-Pro five times and made the Pro Bowl in eight of his nine seasons before a knee injury forced him to retire at 31. He was the quintessential Monster of the Midway and was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1979, his first year of eligibility. He is still considered one of the greatest defensive players in league history. “Dick Butkus was a fierce and passionate competitor who helped define the linebacker position as one of the NFL’s all-time greats. Dick’s intuition, toughness and athleticism made him the model linebacker whose name will forever be linked to the position and the Chicago Bears,” NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said in a statement. “We also remember Dick as a long-time advocate for former players, and players at all levels of the game.” A moment of silence honoring Butkus was held before the Bears played at the Washington Commanders on Thursday night. Trading on his image as the toughest guy in the room, Butkus enjoyed a long second career as a sports broadcaster, an actor in movies and TV series, and a sought-after pitchman for products ranging from antifreeze to beer. Whether the script called for comedy or drama, Butkus usually resorted to playing himself, often with his gruff exterior masking a softer side. “I wouldn’t ever go out to hurt anybody deliberately,” Butkus replied tongue-in-cheek when asked about his on-field reputation. “Unless it was, you know, important ... like a league game or something.” Butkus was the rare pro athlete who played his entire career close to home. He was a star linebacker, fullback and kicker at Chicago Vocational High who went on to play at the University of Illinois. Born on Dec. 9, 1942, as the youngest of eight children, he grew up on the city’s South Side as a fan of the Chicago Cardinals, the Bears’ crosstown rivals. “He was Chicago’s son,” Bears chairman George McCaskey, Halas’ grandson, said in a statement. “He exuded what our great city is about and, not coincidentally, what George Halas looked for in a player: toughness, smarts, instincts, passion and leadership. He refused to accept anything less than the best from himself, or from his teammates.” Butkus brought speed, agility and a scorched-earth attitude to the linebacker position. “Just to hit people wasn’t good enough,” teammate Ed O’Bradovich said. “He loved to crush people.” The Pro Football Hall of Fame lowered its flags to half-staff in Butkus’ honor.
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President Joe Biden’s dog Commander no longer at White House after biting incidents The Associated Press WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Joe Biden’s dog, Commander, is “not presently on the White House campus” following a series of biting incidents involving White House staff and U.S. Secret Service officers, a spokesperson for first lady Jill Biden said last week. Elizabeth Alexander, the first lady’s communications director, said Biden and his wife care deeply about the safety of White House staff and those who protect them every day. “They remain grateful for the patience and support of the U.S. Secret Service and all involved, as they continue to work through solutions,” she said in an emailed statement, adding, “Commander is not presently on the White House campus while next steps are evaluated.” Alexander did not say where the dog was sent. The 2-year-old German shepherd was last seen Saturday on an upper balcony of the White House. The statement came hours after White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre was asked Wednesday’s daily briefing about a
The German shepherd purebred bit or otherwise attacked Secret Service personnel at least 11 times. fresh allegation that Commander had bitten a White House staffer. Jean-Pierre referred questions to the first lady’s office, which said Commander and Dale Haney, the head groundskeeper at the White House, were playing and that no skin was broken in an incident that was photographed by a tourist and shared with a news organization, which published the image online. Commander had been involved in a series of biting incidents, most recently on Sept. 25. A uniformed Secret Service officer was bitten at the White House that night and was treated by on-site by medical personnel, said USSS chief of communications Anthony Guglielmi. Alexander said at the time that “the White House can be a stressful environment for family pets”
X removes article headlines in latest platform update, widening a rift with news media The Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO — X, formerly known as Twitter, has stopped showing headlines on articles shared on the platform. Now, X only displays an article’s lead image and a link to the story. Plans for the change were first reported by Fortune in August, when owner Elon Musk confirmed in a post that he thought the change— which came from him “directly” — would “greatly improve the esthetics” of posts. Linked articles now appear as an image and include text in the left-hand corner noting the domain of the link. Users must click on the image if they wish to visit the full article, which could lead to confusion. Musk’s platform has been the target of a lot of criticism recently, including accusations by a top European Union official who said that X has “the largest ratio of mis- or disinformation posts.” The Anti-Defamation League, a prominent Jewish civil-rights organization, has accused Musk of allowing antisemitism and hate speech to spread on
the platform. Musk’s latest decision builds on the growing rift between the platform and news organizations who for years used it to build their audiences. Among his more controversial moves was a decision to upend the site’s verification system. Under Twitter’s previous leadership, journalists — no matter how small their outlet — could receive a blue checkmark next to their username that verified they were who they said they were. Celebrities and other public figures could also receive a verification. That changed when Musk ended the verification process and Twitter started doling out blue checkmarks to anyone who wanted one — without verifying their identity — as long as they pay a monthly subscription fee. Musk has also gutted the team that had been responsible for moderating the content flowing across the platform, temporarily suspended accounts of journalists and has appeared to throttle, or slow down access to links, to media sites such as The New York Times.
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