Chatham News & Record Vol. 146 Issue 36 by North State Journal

VOLUME 146 ISSUE 36 | THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2023

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Rep. Hudson announces re-election bid Congressman Richard Hudson R-NC, announced he will run for re-election in the North Carolina 9th Congressional District. First elected in 2012, if elected, Hudson would be serving his seventh term in Congress. He has raised more than $540,000 in the last quarter, with support from more than 2,500 donors and $2.1 million in campaign funds on hand. “As your Congressman, I am proud to have worked alongside President Donald Trump to make America the most prosperous and safe country on Earth,” said Hudson in a press release announcing his campaign. “But Joe Biden’s failed leadership is destroying all of that work. I want to continue fighting for our men and women in uniform, veterans, parents’ rights, farmers, the Second Amendment, and small businesses “You can also count on me to stand up to out-ofcontrol spending and the failed policies of President Biden that have made us less safe, less prosperous, and less free. I look forward to remaining the Sandhills’ Congressman and again earning the support of the people of the 9th District.” Hudson, his wife Renee, and their son live in Southern Pines.

Chatham Park wins community awards Chatham Park, an 8,500acre master-planned community by Preston Development Company, has been recognized with three awards by the North Carolina Home Builders Association (NCHBA). The awards were presented at the annual STARS Awards Gala, which honors the achievements of home building industry professionals across the state. Chatham Park received the 2023 STARS Awards for Community of the Year, Best Sustainable Project for its Water Recovery Center, and Best Community Amenity Center for the Knight Farm Community Park. The STARS Awards recognizes excellence in several categories, including marketing and advertising, web design, sales and information center, landscape design, interior merchandising, architecture and floor plan, remodeling and renovation, and special projects.

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‘Sunshine on my shoulders’ Local youths ride low-rider tricycles at the Pittsboro Street Fair on Oct. 28. Check out chathamnewsrecord.com for a gallery of more photos from the event.

Chatham County Chatham County hosts new Emergency truckers brace for Operations Center potential diesel grand opening Dispatchers and emergency operations get new, state-of-the-art facilities By Ena Sellers and PJ Ward-Brown Chatham News & Record PITTSBORO — Chatham County held a grand opening ceremony for its new 37,435-square-foot Emergency Operations Center on Friday, Oct. 27, at 112 Innovation Way in Pittsboro. Steve Newton, Chatham County Emergency Operations Center manager, shared that he is proud of the multiple layers of redundancies built into the new Emergency Operations Center for critical systems and equipment. “There is no one system that will fail and then leave us stranded, whether it’s telephony, whether it’s data and computers,” said Newton, who has been with Chatham County for the last six years. “We’ve got a number of telephones that go over different infrastructure. So we may lose one, we may even lose two, but chances are either another system will heal itself or we improvise and come up with another solution.” Newton explained that the built-in redundancies come in through different pathways, multiple services and vendors, as well as satellites, so if one

fails, it can easily switch over to another one. The state-of-the-art facility allows for flexibility in different missions whether they are dealing with a natural disaster or a man-made crisis, and municipalities can operate out of the facility if they need to. Sheriff Mike Roberson noted that the EOC plays a critical role in connecting deputies who are answering calls a lot of times by themselves. “Having a dispatcher back here that can connect them back to other help or other resources, communicating with the fire department and ambulances — all that’s critical,” said Roberson. He explained that when situations like the tornado in Siler City happen, they could get into an overload situation, but “we still have to take the heart attack call… or the missing person call… so managing all that is why you need a space like this.” For Chief Deputy Steve Maynor, the new facility provides dispatchers with an quiet setting that keeps them focused on incoming calls and relaying pertinent information to the field. “The distractions are not there anymore,” said Maynor, explaining that first responders can now better hear what is being said over the radio. Dispatchers can hear better See EMERGENCY, page A12

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911 Call Center during the Chatham County Emergency Operations Center Grand Opening in Pittsboro, NC on October 27, 2023.

price hike Local trucking industry fears rising costs and lack of government support could force smaller fleets out of business By Cooper Metts for Chatham News & Record SILER CITY — Chatham County truckers are on edge with how inflamed conflict in the Middle East, coupled with The U.S. Treasury Department’s recent statement reinforcing Russian oil limits, will impact their businesses. Truck company owners often can’t pass any price increases on to their consumers because the trucking market is so tight and competitive, according to Headen. This means that truckers ab-

sorb almost all the costs of price increases. Many truckers in Chatham County struggled to absorb these costs when average diesel prices were around $5 per gallon last year, and it forced Keith Alston, owner of Alston Transport in North Chatham County, to temporarily stop operating. “A lot of carriers are already stretched too thin,” said President and CEO of the North Carolina Trucking Association Ben Greenberg. “A long-lasting increase in diesel prices could force more smaller fleets and owner-operators out of the market.” The potential hike in diesel prices could come during the holiday season, when business often slows down for many in the trucking industry, according to See TRUCKERS, page A8

A cut above: O’Quinn’s Butcher Shop holds open house By Ena Sellers and PJ WardBrown Chatham News & Record PITTSBORO – O’Quinn’s Butcher Shop held a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house on Friday, Oct. 27, at 193 Lowes Drive in Pittsboro. The family-owned business, which has been operating for a little over three months, was inspired by Rodney O’Quinn son’s desire to see his family work for themselves. O’Quinn, who is semi-retired, decided to take the leap. He plans to run the butcher shop for a few years and then pass the torch to his son Patrick O’Quinn. “When I get tired, he is going to run the business,” O’Quinn said. “This is going to be his.” For O’Quinn, butchering runs in his blood — he has been cutting meat since he was 18 and has 33 years of experience work-

ing in the corporate world. The entrepreneur shared that his time working in the meat industry has given him the ability to incorporate what he has learned into his own family business. “I learned a lot of secrets and little knick-knacks through the years and I brought that here,” O’Quinn explained. ”Different cuts of meats, different ways to buy meat — the whole business aspect.” O’Quinn’s Butcher Shop carSee BUTCHER, page A4

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Chatham News & Record for Thursday, November 2, 2023

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Fellowship with us, and support our Revival as we offer Thanks and

HOMECOMING AND REVIVAL

Praises unto God for His Grace and Mercy toward us.

Beginning on Sunday, November 5th at 11:00am. Lunch will be served at 1:30pm. The Afternoon Speaker will be Elder Jesse Goldston.

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The Revival will continue Monday Thru Wednesday with the Guest Evangelist being Elder David Henderson, pastor of Holy Trinity UHC,

Yours in Christ, Elder Carollene Gardin, Pastor

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Siler City, NC. Services will begin nightly at 7:30 pm.

Fall Festival – Saturday, November 4th

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Now – Dec. 7 Medicare Open Enrollment Appointments begin 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 919-845-8423 or 919-7423975.

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Residential

Land

448 River Point Road (Moncure) 4.10 acres 3 Bedroom, 1 Bath $300,000

170 Cherokee Dr. (Chapel Hill) 1.150 acres $100,000

2035 Long Point Trail (Sanford) 0.480 acres 5 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath $760,000 94 Sunny Ridge Lane (Pittsboro) 5.150 acres 4 Bedroom, 3 Bath $875,000 4377 N Old US 421 (Siler City) 4 Bedroom,2 Bath, 7.88 acres $370,000 2076 Silk Hope Road (Siler City) 4 Bedroom, 2 Bath 3.392 acres $450,000 Additional Acreage Available 85 Herndon Creek Way (Chapel Hill-Westfall Subdivision) 0.168 acres 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath $585,000

188 Cherokee Dr. (Chapel Hill) 1.150 acres $100,000 1388 Henry Oldham Road (Bear Creek) 4.840 acres $150,000 1049 Alton King Road (Goldston) 11.548 acres $200,000 1223 Alton King Road (Goldston) 12.701 acres $225,000 893 Alton King Road (Goldston) 24.938 acres $325,000 1544 Roberts Chapel Road (Goldston) 17.632 acres $225,000 1710 Roberts Chapel Road (Goldston) 17.643 $225,000

37 E Cotton Road (Pittsboro) 0.996 acres $300,000

1000 Nesbit Road (Pleasant Garden) 52.130 acres $1,500,000

5663 NC 751 Hwy (Apex) 1.771 acres $325,000

0 Olives Chapel Road (Apex) 75.430 acres $9,051,600

5645 NC 751 Hwy (Apex) 3.584 acres $625,000

00 Olives Chapel Road (Apex) 33.662 acres $3,366,200

0 Hal Clark Road (Siler City) 29.730 acres $360,000

6122 Pleasant Hill Church Road (Siler City) 18.58 acres $300,000

0 Old 421 Road (Liberty) 97. 760 acres $500,000

Commercial Unimproved

0 JB Morgan Road (Apex) 21.500 acres $825,000

58 Buffalo Lake Road (Sanford) 6.70 acres $350,000

0 Moore Mountain Road (Pittsboro) 25.92 acres $1,000,000

Commercial Improved

00 Moore Mountain Road (Pittsboro) 36.35 acres $1,400,000

Tract 3 Thomas Kelly Road (Sanford) 32.360 acres $400,000

401 Major Lee Road (Pittsboro) 7.49 acres $150,000

Land

00 Hamlets Chapel Road (Pittsboro) 118.742 $4,250,000

667 Emerson Cook Road (Pittsboro) 61.23 Acres $750,000

13120 Strickland Road (Raleigh) 16.250 acres $1,500,000

743 Bowman Bare (Pittsboro) 10.047 acres $165,000

Residential 56 Dorsett Road (Siler City) 4.050 acres 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath $375,000

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84 E. Chatham Street (Pittsboro) 2603 square ft., 0.17 acres $535,000

Commercial Unimproved 10681 E US 64 Hwy (Apex) 3.97 acres $1,500,000 1700 Hillsboro Street (Pittsboro) 29.79 acres $4,500,000

Victor Burns will present “In Search of My Grandfathers: The Discovery of the Stedman Family Cemetery” at the First Sunday program at the Chatham County Historical Courthouse upstairs courtroom from 2-3 pm on Nov. 5. Burns is a member of the Chatham County Historical Association and Moore County Genealogical Society and is chapter genealogist for the Sandhills Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution. Admission is free and open to the public. The courthouse is located at 9 Hillsboro St., Pittsboro. chathamhistory.org

THE CHATHAM COMMUNITY LIBRARY Chatham Community Library is offering free in-person classes in November. Class descriptions and a registration link can be found at www. chathamcountync.gov/ ComputerClasses. Call 919545-8086 or email reference@ chathamlibraries.org for more information. Online Privacy & Security: November 8, Wednesday, 3:00 pm. Learn how to change your browser’s privacy settings, create strong passwords, spot email scams, and more. Google Apps: November 16, Thursday, 3:00 pm. Explore Google’s webbased applications, which allow you to collaborate on documents and access files wherever you have an internet connection. This class will focus on Google Drive, Calendar, and Contacts.

SILER CITY LION’S CLUB The Siler City Lion’s Club will be having a Food Drive November 11th from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Piggly Wiggly 600 W. Raleigh Street. Donations to benefit the West Chatham Food Pantry. Come support your community and The Siler City Lion’s Club.

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Chatham County Elections SILER CITY MAYOR heard and considered in town decision making?

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What is your position on the proposed agreement with Sanford for water and sewer treatment for Siler City? Water & sewer are two of the most important issues facing Siler City. To accommodate the anticipated growth expected, an agreement with the Town of Sanford is being considered. At this point, very few details about this agreement have been shared with anyone but an agreement with Sanford does appear to be a good choice. My goal is to make sure that the citizens of Siler City have a voice or a “seat at the table” once an agreement has been reached. I also wish for this process to be as transparent as possible regarding the details and to make sure these details are fully presented to our citizens so they will understand the changes that are anticipated. What are your plans for upgrading or maintaining the infrastructure in Siler City, such as roads, public buildings, broadband access, and other utilities? I personally think we must prioritize our list (our roads are in bad shape) and work accordingly Not all roads are maintained by Siler City. There are several roads that run through town that are owned and controlled by the NCDOT and they are responsible for maintenance of these roads. For roads that are maintained by the town, we have a running list of streets that need attention. Each year, we work on the most needed projects in each district. The same is true for the replacement of water and sewer pipes. We are currently working on a storm water study to see what we can do to help control the occasional flooding we experience. We are also looking into what kind of partnerships we can explore to increase our broadband access. How will you engage with the community to ensure that the voices of all residents are

things, while producing solutions with the problems we can fix.

First of all, I have encouraged all interested citizens to attend our bi-monthly board meetings either in person or by zoom. We have also recently started to have meetings by districts to allow citizens to express their concerns in a more casual atmosphere. Since we also have a lot of new staff, it gives the citizens a chance to interact with the staff and put a name with a face. For particular events that will greatly impact our citizens – such as a water/ sewer agreement with Sanford – I am encouraging the board to hold detailed public meetings to explain the process and the changes and to receive input from our citizens. In addition, we are in the early stages of updating our Facebook page so that it offers a more interactive experience.

How will you engage with the community to ensure that the voices of all residents are heard and considered in town decision making?

DONALD MATTHEWS What is your position on the proposed agreement with Sanford for water and sewer treatment for Siler City? In my opinion, this is the best possible solution to an ongoing problem. This project or joint venture with Sanford will solve so many of our current issues. For example, clean drinking water, affordable housing, and jobs. I have spoken with the Assistant School Superintendent about the possibility of new schools being built in Siler City. That will not happen until we increase our water and sewer capacity. By making this agreement we have everything to gain (clean drinking water, affordable housing, new schools, and jobs). By not entering into this agreement, we have everything to lose, including the seventy-seven million dollars the NC State Legislature designated to the citizens of Siler City to make all this happen.

How will you ensure the town is prepared for emergencies and what are plans for enhancing public safety? Two of my top priorities have always been to supply our police and fire departments with the tools necessary to get their jobs done. A big challenge, particularly since Covid, has been to keep our PD fully staffed. With the increased pressure on compensation and the close proximity to larger municipalities, this has become more difficult. We have implemented several recruiting incentives and have seen some success. Due to these limitations, the PD building has been closed in the evenings. Though we do have police patrolling all hours, I would hope that eventually we can increase staff enough that there is once again a PD presence in the building during the evenings. For the fire department, we have implemented a study to explore options for an additional fire house due to the anticipated growth.

What are your plans for upgrading or maintaining the infrastructure in Siler City, such as roads, public buildings, broadband access, and other utilities? I personally think we must prioritize our list (our roads are in bad shape) and work accordingly

Why are you running for Mayor? I have lived and worked in Siler City all my life. The people of this town have been good to me, and it is a privilege to serve the citizens of this great town. One of my main reasons for running again for mayor is that I think we have made many positive changes, and I want to continue that trend. This is a crucial time for Siler City and I want to play my part to assure that our children and our grandchildren have the opportunity to live and work in a caring community where they can thrive and raise their families.

In some instances we may have to hire more staff and in others private contractors. Let me be clear in that we must work toward building relationships with our county, state, and federal government to fix some

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I will do this by making myself available to our citizens. For the past several weeks we have had Coffee and Conversation the Chatham Rabbit from9-11 on Mondays. It has been a great learning experience. I have met so many great people. I have found that it is true “People don’t care how much you know, until they know how much you care”. In me people will always have a voice. I chose my campaign slogan very carefully. “For All the People”. How will you ensure the town is prepared for emergencies and what are plans for enhancing public safety? Better equip EMS, Police and Fire Dept. with all the tools needed to do the job. For example, local and county EMS collaboration for improved response time. Also, sometime in the near future we need to look at our fire department to add full-time firefighters. There is a saying “If you see something, say something”, community watch has saved lives and prevented some problems before they get out of hand. Sometimes we do not know if you do not tell us. Communication is the key to safe neighborhoods. Why are you running for Mayor? To me this is the most important question. Let me explain every time you mark your ballot you are voting for yourself, your family, and your friends. Your name is on the ballot. So, when you mark the ballot and it says Donald Matthews, it really says You. Because it is all about you. That is why I am running for Mayor, YOU!!!

x The Chatham Soil & Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors will meet on Thursday, November 9th, at 7 pm at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center, 1192 US 64 W Business, Pittsboro (west side entrance) in the conference room. All meetings are open to the public. To be added to the agenda or for more information, please call (919) 545-8440.

x The Siler City Lion’s Club meeting for November at Dry Dock Seafood Restaurant 408 2nd Avenue will be the 14th and 28th at 6 p.m. Join the Siler City Lion’s Club. Come see how you can make a difference in the world and local community. We meet the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at Dry Dock Seafood. Together we serve.

x Chatham Community Library to Present Virtual Film Screening: Service: When Women Come Marching Home In recognition of Veterans Day in November, Chatham Community Library will host a virtual film screening of Service: When Women Come Marching Home (2012). This program is free and open to the public. WHEN: Thursday, November 9 – Thursday, November 16, 2023 WHERE: Virtual Program (see registration details below) WHO: Women make up 15 percent of today’s U.S. military. That number is expected to double in 10 years. Service highlights the resourcefulness of seven amazing women who represent the first wave of mothers, daughters, and sisters returning home from the frontless wars of Iraq and Afghanistan. Portraying the courage of women veterans as they transition from active duty to their civilian lives, this powerful film describes the horrific traumas they have faced, the inadequate care they often receive on return, and the large and small accomplishments they work mightily to achieve. Film Highlights and Awards: • Chagrin Falls Documentary Film Festival - Honourable Mention, Best Feature Documentary • NY Emmy Award Winner for Best Military Program • San Antonio Film Festival Access to the virtual screening will be available beginning Thursday, November 9, by visiting: https:// www.wmm.com/service-watchpage-chatham-community-library. A password is required at the time of viewing. Those who are interested may contact social. library@chathamlibraries.org to request the password or for additional information. The library has purchased a hard copy of the film if residents who wish to see the film miss the virtual screening window. Residents may also visit the libraries’ website www. chathamlibraries.org, or contact the library at (919) 545-8084 for more information on this and other events and programs.

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North Carolina Supplemental Retirement Plans receives Leadership Award By A.P. Dillon North State Journal RALEIGH — State Treasurer Dale Folwell, the Supplemental Retirement Board of Trustees and its staff were recently given a Leadership Award by the National Association of Government Defined Contribution Administrators (NAGDCA). “I want to thank the board, staff and our partners who are committed to working with a participant-first mentality in making sure we not only have the best resources and lowest-cost options available, but that our members are confident in taking the right actions to prepare for a better future in retirement,” Folwell said in a press release. “This award is a welcome recognition of those efforts.” NAGDCA’s annual Leadership Awards recognize “the brightest ideas and most innovative solutions from across the public-sector defined contribu-

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Nicholas Riddle, owner of NR Trucking and Grading in Pittsboro. This combination of high diesel prices and low demand during the holidays would exacerbate the struggles of local truckers. In preparation for the price increase, Mitchell Headen, owner of Headen2U Transportation in Siler City, said he’s adding Auxiliary Power Units that will save approximately 200 gallons of fuel a month. All the trucks at David Phillips Trucking in Bear Creek are already equipped with an APU, according to Manager Terry

tion industry.” The Leadership Award was bestowed on the board during National Retirement Security Month for their National Retirement Security Month Campaign called myNCRetirement Journey. Through the myNCRetirement Journey campaign when compared with other months in the year, there was a 95% increase in event attendance for October 2022. There was also a 71% increase in social media and digital engagement and a 194% increase in visits to the enrollment webpage, per Folwell’s office. “We can and should do more,” Folwell said. “This year, we asked the Legislature to consider a $25 monthly match for all state employees and teachers to promote retirement readiness. It only takes a small incentive to start the ball rolling. This match could help close the 50% gap between state employees’ and local em-

ployees’ participation rates. Let’s help state employees and teachers become a leader in their future retirement.” In the past, the state’s plans have received 15 Leadership Awards since 2011 for Plan Design and Administration, Technology and Interactive Media, Participant Education and Effective Communication, Excellence in 403(b) Plans, and National Save for Retirement Week/ Month as well as a special recognition for the design and implementation of a Public Employees Online Survey. Per Folwell’s release, the state’s Supplemental Retirement Plans, which include 401(k) and 457 Plans, are “among the largest and lowest-cost public plans in the country.” The plans are offered to over 1,100 public employers in North Carolina. North Carolina’s pension plan is also one of the largest in the country with assets of over $115 billion as of Aug. 4.

Frazier. Other than using an APU — which allows the larger, thirstier engine to be turned off when the truck is idling — Headen said there isn’t much truckers can do to prepare for potential diesel increases. Alston noted that there doesn’t seem to be much government support for small trucking companies when diesel prices increase. “The trucking industry as a whole, I think we’ve been hit hard,” said Alston. “Everything that you can look around and see, it’s being delivered on a truck, [and] there’s no fuel incentives that are offered to us. It is what it is; you either pay the bill, or you don’t run.”

Greenberg regretfully noted that in the short term, there isn’t much the N.C. Trucking Association can do to support its truckers or help offset increased diesel prices. In the long run, however, Greenberg said that the N.C. Trucking Association supports efforts to encourage elected officials to act to lower diesel prices. The association primarily encourages lowering diesel prices by increasing domestic production. “I try not to worry about stuff that we can’t control,” said Frazier. “We just put it in God’s hands and believe that God will take care of us. It’ll be what it’ll be.”

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Lorraine Stalling and Doris Barbee of Chapel Hill look at the self serving counter during the ribbon cutting Grand Opening at O’Quins Butcher shop in Pittsboro, on October 27, 2023. BUTCHER from page 1

ries a variety of items with choices of fresh meat cuts, lunch meats, surf and turf, and charcuterie options that people can pick for the holiday season. They sell a lot of local products such as grilling sauces, seasonings and even sides. Local meats from Mystic Farms in Siler City are also sold at the shop. “We have ribs, briskets and ground beef,” said O’Quinn as he talked about some of the many items they carry. “A lot of people are asking for venison meat and alligator meat,” said O’Quinn, who will be adding a freezer with specialty items to the sales floor next week. “Pittsboro is a ribeye town,” said O’Quinn, as he elaborated on one of his most popular items. “Everybody here loves ribeye. It is the biggest seller as far as grilling.” O’Quinn added that as the season changes and the temperatures cool off, people like to buy chuck roast. “This is a big winter thing.” Another big seller at

O’Quinn’s Butcher Shop is their made-from-scratch sausages which are prepared twice a week using O’Quinn’s secret recipe. When asked why folks should shop at his store instead of any regular grocery store, O’Quinn shared that with them the customers not only get fresh meat cuts every day, but they also get customer service tailored to their specific needs — including cooking tips and advice. “If you need something special, I can cut it for you on the spot any time of the day, all you have to do is come to see me,” O’Quinn said, adding that if he doesn’t have it, he can get it in a day or two depending on what it is. O’Quinn’s Butcher Shop posts specials online every Wednesday so their customers can see what they will have available every week. The store is open six days a week. Monday through Friday they open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., with the exception of Tuesday, when the store is closed. On Saturdays the store opens from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Siler City, North Carolina – I’m Alec Hauser, a dedicated community advocate and I am excited to announce my candidacy for the position of Siler City Town Commissioner in District 4. With a passion for accountable governance and a deep commitment to the prosperity of District 4, I will bring positive change, genuine representation, and a fresh perspective to our town. I fell in love with Siler City after moving here because of my wife. My wife, Sarah, grew up here and was eager to return to be near her family and raise our kids in the town she loves so much. She told me what made Siler City special was that it has the diversity of a big city, but in a small-town package. Now that I’ve been here several years, I’d have to agree. I love that I know the people by name at Ace Hardware and Estetica Angelica’s and that in my district, District 4, I can walk downtown to Chatham Rabbit or the post office. I enjoy watching the growth in Siler City and hope to help it continue to benefit its residents. As an engaged resident of Siler City, I’ve become involved in public town meetings and after hearing citizens’ concerns, I am inspired to serve. I’ve always had a passion for learning how things work and then figuring out how I can make them work better and more efficiently. Now I have the chance to do that with the challenges that face our community. I believe our elected officials should be responding to their citizens’ needs without hidden agendas; we should all be there for our neighbors. As your future commissioner, I pledge to do everything within my power to uphold individuals’ rights and preserve our small community while also promoting growth. I will work tirelessly to ensure homes can be built and businesses have the infrastructure they need to come to our great town. The people of Siler City deserve an opportunity to fulfill the American dream, own real estate, and have an investment to better future generations. They also deserve the chance to have local opportunities for employment. I would be grateful and honored to serve Siler City.

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Chatham News & Record for Thursday, November 2, 2023

Chatham child poverty rates improve, challenges persist CHATHAM

By Abby Cavenaugh North State Journal NC CHILD, a nonprofit organization advocating for children and families, released its annual County Data Cards, measuring factors contributing to maternal and infant health, educational attainment, economic security, safety, and health and wellness. Statewide data shows North Carolina’s median household income increased nearly $4,000 between 2020 and 2021, reaching $60,516. The number of children living in food-insecure homes dropped almost 3 percentage points during the same period, down to 15.4%. There was also a slight decline in the percentage of children living in poor or low-income homes. At the county level, numerous counties also saw the same data trajectory, with incomes increasing and the number of food-insecure children declining. In Chatham County, the median income is above the state average, at $76,791, a marked increase from the 2020 median income of $69,799. At the same time, the number of children living in food-insecure homes dropped from 15.2% in 2019 to 10% in 2021. The number of chil-

dren living in low-income homes also dropped by 2.6%, from 39.2% in 2020 to 36.6% in 2021. “We don’t have to accept child poverty as a given, and this data tells us that the policies and investments our legislators enacted during the worst of the pandemic succeeded in stabilizing families,” said NC Child Executive Director Erica Palmer Smith. “As certain federal programs like the expanded Child Tax Credit have expired, we must ensure that there are other policy measures in place at the state level that ensure we can prevent child poverty rates from creeping back up.” While the economic numbers may look good for Chatham County, other indicators of children’s well-being, like juvenile delinquency and health insurance coverage took slight hits in 2021. In 2020 for instance, 5.1% of Chatham’s children were without health insurance, but that increased to 5.8% in 2021. Delinquency rates also rose from 13.9% in 2020 to 16% in 2021. Education in Chatham County saw mixed results, with the high school graduation rate dropping from 87.8% in the 2020-21 school year to 86% in 2021-22. Meanwhile, third grade reading

proficiency rates also dipped, from 52.1% in 2020-21 to 49.5% in 2021-22. As for prenatal care, Chatham’s numbers dipped slightly there, too. In 2020, 76.6% of expectant mothers received prenatal care, while in 2021, 71.2% did. However, low birth weight percentages dropped from 8.5% in 2020 to 8% in 2021. Of the 652 live births in the county, just 9% were pre-term, compared to 10.1% in 2020. “We all know that the pandemic brought a lot of challenges, but this data tells us that we made meaningful investments into our state’s children and families and that our efforts had a tangible impact,” said Smith. “It’s important that we continue to advocate for policies that help hold on to the ground we gained and make strides in areas like infant and maternal health.” Smith also says that NC Child expects to see additional increases in these key child health and wellbeing metrics once the state’s decision to expand Medicaid is implemented. County Data Cards for all 100 N.C. counties are available on NC Child’s website at ncchild. org/datacards.

A STRONG START Women who receive early prenatal care

Babies born at a low birthweight

2021

71.2%

Down from 76.6% in 2020

8.0%

Down from 8.5% in 2020

FAMILY ECONOMIC SECURITY Children living in poor or low-income homes

36.6% 2021

Down from 39.2% in 2016-2020

Children in households that are food insecure

10.0% 2021

Down from 15.2% in 2019

NURTURING HOMES & COMMUNITIES Delinquency rate per 1,000 youth ages 6-15

Children assessed for abuse or neglect per 1,000

2021

16.0

Up from 13.9 in 2020

32.1

Down from 32.9 in 2020

HIGH-QUALITY EDUCATION 3rd grade students scoring proficient in reading

49.5% 2021

Down from 52.1% in 2020-2021

High school students graduating on time

86.0% 2021

Down from 87.8 in 2020-2021

HEALTH & WELLNESS Children without health insurance

Infant Mortality per 1,000 live births

2021

5.8%

PJ WARD-BROWN | NORTH STATE JOURNAL

Up from 5.1% in 2020

7.8

No previous data

Siler City is at a turning point. Either we do the necessary things to thrive or we continue to decline as a town. As you may know, if we do not join the Sanford sewer system with the 75 plus million-dollar input from the state budget, no one can build a new house or start a new business and connect to sewer. Just imagine if your children or grandchildren want to build a new house in the Siler City area and are told “NO” because there is no sewage allocation available.

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OPINION Neal Robbins, publisher | Frank Hill, senior opinion editor VISUAL VOICES

COLUMN | ANDREW TAYLOR-TROUTMAN

Losing like a tree I’m reminded of the ancient wisdom: be kind, for everyone you meet is struggling inside.

It is the season of fall. I might say “autumn” except I recently read an essay by a young dad who confessed that the word evoked his son’s recent diagnosis — autism. I’m reminded of the ancient wisdom: be kind, for everyone you meet is struggling inside. Whatever you name this season, it is a time of loss. Just look at the trees. The leaves have died. But not before some turn the most beautiful colors. I wonder if we humans might try and do the same with some of our losses. We don’t all suffer the same; we all suffer at some point. Everyone has seasons of loss. Award-winning poet Louise Glück died this past month. She once said, “Writing is a kind of revenge against circumstance: bad luck, loss, pain. If you make something out of it, then you’ve no longer been bested by these events.” You might make something beautiful of your struggle. Maybe a poem or memoir, a painting or song. I’ve been surprised at the impact of actor Matthew Perry’s death on me. As a teenager, I infrequently watched the sitcom “Friends.” But the news of the television star’s death shocked me; Perry seems too young. More poignantly, I seem too young! It was just a few years (ok, decades) ago when I admired (sometimes in spite of myself) Perry’s character Chandler Bing. I was more like Ross, another “Friends” character who was the dorky, anxious type. In high school, I

envied the relaxed coolness of peers my age, a vibe Matthew Perry seemed to embody. He was funny without even trying; or, maybe he was funny because he didn’t try? Popularity seems to come easily to certain folks. Until the news of his death, I didn’t know about Perry’s bestselling and critically-acclaimed memoir, “Friends, Lovers, and the Big, Terrible Thing,” which was published a little more than year ago. This “big, terrible thing” was the author’s addictions to alcohol and painkillers. I understand that the memoir is a moving account of Perry’s struggles, although to read it now strikes me a little like rubber-necking a highway accident. Still, I wonder if, by writing his story, he was trying to live into the Gluck quote — to make something out of his pain. I don’t wish to judge Perry or anyone else with their own big, terrible things. “Before you know what kindness really is,” wrote the extraordinary Arab American poet, Naomi Shihab Nye, “you must lose things.” We may never know another person’s struggle or what that individual has lost. Yet, we can look to the trees for guidance. We can hope to shine brightly before letting go and falling to the earth from which we shall all return. Perhaps that reminder that we are all mortal might also help us be a little more kind, and wouldn’t that be beautiful?

EDITORIAL | BOB WACHS

Trick or Treat benefits come in many forms I miss the anticipation I once had both as child and adult – at least a biological adult – that came with the event.

Halloween was a few days ago; I know that. But let me touch on it one more time. Once again this year no one came by our place to do the Trick or Treat thing. It could be for several reasons, I guess. One, at least it seems to me, is that by and large not as many folks do that as they once did. Another likely reason could be that it’s not quite as big a deal in rural parts of the land, such as the place where I hang my hat. Not having street lights makes it hard to get around in the dark. And another is that a growing number of churches and communities and schools are having Halloween parties, “No Fright Night(s)” and “Trunk or Treat” where little folks go by open car trunks and van rear ends to show off their costumes and pick up a piece or two or three of candy. Once we did the latter at the locale where I attended church and one little Smurfette had trouble figuring out that the pencil she received at one stop was in fact a pencil and not a sucker in disguise. And it could be a growing number of parents and guardians are a bit wary of taking in “treats” from the general public. In recent years, stories have abounded about the number of folks who do criminally insane things like put ant poison in brownies and razor blades in candy bars. The evil ones who do that should be boiled in their own oil . . . or at the very least be made to listen to Barry Manilow albums day and night. Whatever the reason for all this, I miss the anticipation I once had both as child and adult – at least a biological adult – that came with the event. As a youngster it wasn’t hard for me to come up with a costume. By virtue of the fact I had stayed often and long at my mama’s table I was not what you might call “tiny.” So if I wanted to go out on Halloween every year as the circus big boy, my costume was already halfway there. Coupled with that was the fact I went to the same homes I went to during the day – Allen and Hazel Money, Mal and Ruby White, Glenn and Elsie White, Wallace and Alma Farrell and on down the Hanks Chapel Road. What they didn’t give me on Spook Night was readily available from them anytime I might “drop in” some other time in the daylight hours. And the fact they obviously knew who I was, since I wasn’t all that big on makeup, didn’t hurt the haul. In time as a child, I morphed out of all the Halloween stuff. By the time I got to my late teen years I was already aware of some scary stuff in real life, things like the local draft board and college exams.

However, when the two forty-somethings who used to be teenagers who lived at my house were coming along in their younger days, their mother and I picked up the mantle for them. For awhile we lived in Apex when it was still its own little town before it became Raleigh South and we knew the neighborhoods and where to take our little ones. And early on I led them in discovering the sheer delight of sharing their candy with their father. Later when we moved to DC – Deep Chatham – the street lights issue (see above) came into play. But on Halloween one year, when our two were at a function elsewhere, I did it up right. The big black kettle that doubled as a washing machine for my grandmother lived with us. We had a fairly long driveway from the road up to our house. A wide front porch provided the perfect place for rocking chairs and the dining room window that opened onto the porch was a perfect place for me to hide a stereo speaker. As darkness settled, I started a fire under the pot where it sat on the yard and the dry ice in it gave off just the right amount of white smoke. On the stereo was my album of spooky sound effects and unusual, shall we say, mood music and in a rocker on the edge of the porch sat a large silent and stuffed dark figure. Me. As the day faded and the night came, a few little folks came by. Shirley was appropriately scared of their outfits and gave them some goodies – and a hug since we knew them and they – and their folks – knew us. As the night wore on, the supply of goblins began to diminish and we were ready to pack it in . . . until paydirt showed up. Out on the road at the edge of the driveway, a vehicle stopped. We knew who it was so there wasn’t going to be any liability with what was about to happen. The young lady in question, almost a teenager, came easing up the driveway, eyeing the smoking pot and listening intently to the sounds coming from the window. About the time she approached the black pot, I stood up from my rocking chair seat and called her name. I’m pretty sure she stopped a couple of hundred yards down the road and later we did return her treat bag, saying we think she accidentally must have dropped it in our yard. And in time she did get her voice back after it healed from all the hollering and screaming she put it through. That was the last time I expended such effort; it wore me out just getting ready. But the candy . . . well, it was worth it. Pass the Snickers, please.

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COLUMN | BEN SHAPIRO

The middle Israel is a professional military that abides by the rules of war.

THE EASIEST MORAL PLACE to stand is in the middle. Standing in the middle is comforting. It grants you the illusion that you are being evenhanded, that you see nuance and complexity where others see black and white. It is flattering to be in the middle — no one hates your viewpoint enough to make you their opponent, and yet you get to stand apart from everyone, tut-tutting both sides. When it comes to Israel and its terror-backing enemies, the West has, for some decades, taken precisely that position. Sure, Israel should be able to defend itself. But not too much. Yes, Israel has the right to exist. But it must make concessions to those who seek Israel’s destruction. When Israel’s enemies pursue the worst atrocities in four generations, it’s difficult to maintain that position of studied neutrality, in which attacks on Israel are chalked up to political differences and shrugged away. It turns out that scenes of brutally massacred children, women and men tend to upset the moral stomach. But then the stomach settles again. All it takes to return to that sophisticated neutrality is a few false platitudes — a few comforting lies. Three of those lies have been provided in significant supply by the hard Left and its allies in the legacy media. The first lie is that Israel must be warned not to engage in human rights violations. We hear this nostrum all the time: from the president of the United States, from the United Nations, from the media. The idea is that if Israel’s leadership isn’t reminded in the wake of the worst pogrom since the Holocaust, those rude Jews might carpet-bomb Gaza. The purpose of the lie is simple: to get Israel to stop defending itself at the first available opportunity. If you warn the world that Israel is likely to pursue atrocities, and then — as inevitably happens in war — something terrible happens, Israel can quickly be shoved back into the box of moral equivalence. Voila! Status quo ante restored. Of course, this lie is a lie. And it is a stupidly offensive lie, in the same way that it is a lie when the United Nations warns the United States about human rights violations. Israel is a professional military that abides by the rules of war. Its enemies openly cheer the death of civilians, both Israel’s and their own. By all rights, the entire political and media infrastructure ought to be using their supposed moral suasion on human rights to convince Hamas to release hostages and protect their own citizens. But, of course, there’s no real interest in that. The lie must be maintained. Israel has to be warned about human rights, because secretly, the Jews are just like Hamas. Then there’s the second lie: that we must all remember the vaunted Peace Process. Yes, the Peace Process that was obviously and clearly a ruse undertaken by Yasser Arafat in order to provide the jumping-off point for a genocidal war on the Jews;

COLUMN SUSAN ESTRICH the Peace Process that has ended in the election of Hamas in the Gaza Strip, the leadership of Islamic Jihad and the terror-paying Palestinian Authority in the West bank. We must, the lie goes, remember the two-state solution! Of course, this lie is dangerous, too. It’s dangerous because, once again, it inevitably places the blame on Israel for terrorism against Israel. If only the Jews had made more concessions — other than, you know, the partition plan of 1947 (rejected by the Arabs); the Egyptian-Israeli peace deal of 1979 (the Arab states boycotted Egypt after Anwar Sadat’s peace with Israel for almost a decade); the Oslo Accords themselves; Ehud Barak’s 2000 Camp David proposal (rejected by Arafat, and a violent terror war launched resulting in the death of 1,184 Israelis); the Gaza Withdrawal of 2005 (Hamas was elected and has been launching terror attacks ever since); Ehud Olmert’s 2008 peace plan (rejected by Mahmoud Abbas outright); and former President Donald Trump’s so-called Deal of the Century (rejected before even being seen). But Israel, the lie goes, must continue to make painful concessions. If they don’t, Jew-murder is inevitable. Moral equivalence restored! Finally, there’s the third lie: that anti-Zionism has nothing to do with antisemitism. That lie is currently being encouraged by the equation of antisemitism with Islamophobia by many members of our elite. The antisemitism we see today on college campuses is part and parcel of the anti-Semitism that ended with the slaughter of 1,500 Jews in the Gaza Envelope: hatred of Jews is the driving force behind hatred of Israel. But in order to restore any semblance of moral cover for hating Israel, anti-Zionism must be separated from anti-Semitism. The easiest way to accomplish that is to downplay the obvious reflection between international Jew-hatred and attacks on Israel, and instead to subsume anti-Semitism under the broader rubric of lack of multicultural tolerance. It’s a lie, and it’s an obvious lie. Yes, there are occasional acts of targeting of Muslims. They are nothing like the targeting of Jews. They do not follow the same logic, they do not occur anywhere near as frequently, and they are not spurred by a sort of cycle of violence in the Middle East. All of these comforting lies are useful in allowing the morally idiotic to attempt to regain a high ground via a falsely restored moral equivalence. And how eager they are for that moral equivalence! That moral equivalence allows Leftist Jews to pretend that they won’t be lumped in with their fellow Jews by the intersectional coalition; it allows the intersectional to pretend that they are on the side of the righteous even as they make excuses for Hamas; it allows the international community to continue to pressure Israel after the mass murder of Jews. Never Again doesn’t apply, after all, if the Jews are part of the problem. And so, after approximately one week of global dyspepsia with the evil of Hamas, the world is gradually returning to its steady diet of moral equivalency. They’re doing so with eagerness and alacrity. And that should be terrifying to those who actually oppose genocidal Jew-hatred. Ben Shapiro, 39, is a graduate of UCLA and Harvard Law School, host of “The Ben Shapiro Show,” and co-founder of Daily Wire+.

COLUMN | KARISSA NIEHOFF AND QUE TUCKER

Five tips for creating a culture of caring in our high schools Remember your influence is greater than you often realize.

PARTICIPANTS in high school sports and performing arts are under tremendous pressure these days — from parents, teachers, coaches and peers. Their days are consumed with school, sports and activities. They are trying to figure out who they are and who they want to be — all while having to compare themselves to everyone else on social media. It’s easy to see why high school students have a lot on their plates … and their minds. It is time for all of us to turn our attention to these students, including the activity participants at schools in North Carolina. Empathy is so important. No matter who you are — a parent, teacher, coach, athletic administrator, performing arts director or anyone else who interacts with teens — we can all play a part in looking out for them. That’s why the NCHSAA and the NFHS are launching the #WeSeeYou Campaign. Together, we want to create a culture of caring in our school communities — one where everyone feels seen and supported, especially our students. Our message: No matter what challenges you’re facing, we see you. We support you. And we’re here for you. It’s not about having all the answers. It’s about empathizing with our students and offering the support they need. So where do you start? Here are a few tips for supporting the mental well-being of the teens in your life: • Focus on the meaning of mental health. The World Health Organization suggests that “mental health is a state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with the stresses of life, realize their abilities, learn well and work well, and contribute to their community.”

• Acknowledge and connect with all students. Every teenager — not just the honor roll student or star athlete — wants to feel seen by someone who matters to them, like a parent, teacher, coach or director. Keep in mind that teens are seeing life through a highlight reel. Teenagers are “seen” a lot on social media, but are they seen for who they truly are? Be the person who wants to know and support the real them. • Create a culture where everyone is looking out for each other. It is not one person’s responsibility to check in on every student’s mental well-being. We can all play a part in noticing, acknowledging and offering support to one another. • Remember your influence is greater than you often realize. Far beyond students’ academic or athletic potential, you can make a difference in their lives by paying attention to their behavior and who they are as people. Creating a culture of caring isn’t just good for teenagers. It’s good for all of us. When we demonstrate empathy through listening, connecting and caring, we let young people know that they are not alone. Dr. Karissa Niehoff is Chief Executive Officer of the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Que Tucker is Commissioner of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association

The far right wins Who is Mike Johnson? The new speaker of the House is a far right-winger, an election denier and the symbol of the far right’s grip on the Republican Party. The center did not hold in the selection of the new speaker. The more centrist Republicans -who represent the majority of the Republican caucus — caved. Make no mistake. The new speaker is not well-known and not experienced, but he won because he was acceptable to the hard-liners who played chicken. And won. The candidates who failed were not moderates by any stretch. They were all conservatives — but not conservative enough to win the favor of the far right, which has taken control of the Republican Party. The Republicans looked like fools. With crises around the world, they could not get their act together. They had to coalesce around someone, and when it became clear that no one who voted to certify the 2020 election or work with the other side to keep the government running was acceptable to them, they gave in. Surrounded by hard-right members after his election, the man who will presumably preside over the certification of the next election refused to answer questions about his record as an election denier. One of his supporters actually told the reporter who asked him about it to “shut up.” The overwhelming majority of Americans want the two parties to work together to do the people’s business. That’s what Rep. Kevin McCarthy did, and he lost the speaker’s chair because of it. It’s why Reps. Steve Scalise and Tom Emmer, both of whom had more support than Johnson in the Republican caucus, pulled out of the race, and Trump’s choice won. Then the old-fashioned conservatives who respect the institution caved, coalescing around a lesser-known — though no less of a hard-liner — Rep. Jim Jordan, Johnson’s mentor. The new speaker is as anti-gay as they come. Back in 2003, the supposed constitutional scholar defended laws that provided for criminal penalties for homosexual sex between consenting adults. The next year, he wrote that same-sex marriage was a “dark harbinger of chaos and sexual anarchy that could doom even the strongest republic.” He hasn’t changed his mind: He continues to support efforts to overturn the court’s ruling legalizing same-sex marriage. He is staunchly anti-abortion and a supporter of federal legislation to ban abortion in America. And, of course, as a die-hard Trumper, he embraced the crazy conspiracy theories that had Venezuela somehow tampering with voting machines in the 2020 election and wrote a legal brief in support of negating the election results. His style may be more restrained than Jordan’s, but in substance, he is no different. And he is now second in line to succeed the president. If that isn’t scary, what is? There was, at least reportedly, some talk of a bipartisan effort by less extreme Republicans to work with Democrats to elect a more responsible, more representative speaker. But Democrats, who effectively joined forces with the extremist Republicans to vote out McCarthy, apparently preferred the devil they didn’t know to the one they did. They may be able to use Mike Johnson as an argument to win back control of the House in the 2024 election. But the question is, how much will that cost, between now and then? If Johnson and his allies have their way — and they have shown that they will stop at nothing to do so — the Democrats’ strategy may cost them, and the nation, dearly in the interim. Because in the short run, at least, the lesson is that if you are willing to put everything at risk, if you have no respect for the institution, if you are willing to use the tactics that make your party look like fools, you win. So much for the will of the people. The bullies have taken power. How long Johnson will last is what remains to be seen.

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Samuel Alan Gaines December 12, 1948 – October 19, 2023 Samuel Alan Gaines, 74, of Chapel Hill, passed on from his life here on Earth into his Eternal Life with God on October 19, 2023 following his battle with pancreatic cancer. Alan was born to Holland B. and Elsie Gaines on December 12, 1948 in Sanford, NC and raised in Goldston, NC. After graduation from Chatham Central High School, Alan attended and graduated from NC State University, earning his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. After working as an engineer with several major corporations, as well as the NC State Government, Alan began his residential building career, which spanned over four decades, until the time of his death. His passion for helping families build their custom dream home and his vision for land development allowed him to become known and loved as one of Wake and Chatham County’s best and finest builders/ developers. Alan was considered a mentor, friend, and a “good man” by all whom he worked with throughout the building industry. He will be sorely missed. Even though building homes and developing land was “Alan’s passion and dream”, his greatest joy was sharing it with the love of his life, Sharon, his best friend and wife of 50 years. Alan used to tell people, “She is my secret weapon. I make them stand strong, and she makes them beautiful.” They were quite the team. Alan’s life was made complete as he and Sharon started their family in 1980 and were blessed with three beautiful children: Carrie, Sarah, and Seth. Their loving family has grown to include their children’s spouses and 7 grandchildren. Alan was a devoted, loving, and gentle “Dad & Papa” and was admired and adored by his family.

Richard D. Peter MARCH 15TH, 1931-OCT.25TH, 2023 Richard D. Peter, 92, of Bear Creek, NC, passed away on Wednesday, October 25th, 2023, at home surrounded by family and friends. He was born March 15th, 1931, to the late Fred and Adell Solloway Peter in Darien, CT. He was the only child of Fred and Adell. Richard was a member of the First Baptist Church and attended Sunday school class there. He was a member of the Siler City Masonic Lodge # 403 A.F.&A.M. He was also a past master of Alcyone Lodge 695 F&AM in Northport, NY, as well as a Shriner in Charlotte, NC. Richard was an Army Veteran and served during

Alan gave God all the credit and glory for achieving whatever success he had in his life, career, marriage, and family. His strong faith in Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior was indeed the foundation that he built his life on, and he encouraged others to do the same. Alan enjoyed exploring and walking in nature, listening to classical jazz, rock and country music; reading and studying God’s word, history and philosophy. He enjoyed home cooked meals, ACC Basketball and traveling, but most of all, spending time with his family and friends. Alan was a true American Patriot. He loved and believed in our Constitution and loved this Country. He was thankful to be an American. Alan was an active member of Olive Chapel Baptist Church in Apex, NC. He really loved worshiping, serving and fellowshipping with his church family and friends. In addition to his parents, Holland B. and Elsie Gaines, he is preceded in death by his father and mother-in-law, Joe and Lou Andrews of Fayetteville NC; brother-in-law, Don Collins of Emerald Isle NC; and sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Jimmie and Harry Britt of Dallas, NC. After 50 years of a beautiful marriage, he will be dearly missed by his wife, Sharon. He is also survived by his daughters Carrie Payne, and her husband Danny of Sugarloaf Key, FL and Sarah Perry, and her husband Wes of Wilmington NC; and son, Seth Gaines and his wife, Stephanie of Wilmington NC, as well as seven grandchildren: Zack and Tucker Payne; Olivia, Sydney and Jackson Perry; and Ryder and Harper Gaines. He is also survived by his brother, Dan Gaines of Goldston, NC; sister, Patricia DeLoach of Dallas, Texas and brother, Holland Carl Gaines and wife, Becky, of Chapel Hill NC, and many nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life Service will be held in honor of Alan on Saturday, November 4th, 2023 at 2 pm at Olive Chapel Baptist Church, 600 New Hill Olive Chapel Road, Apex NC. There will be a 1pm family visitation prior to the service and a reception following. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Olive Chapel Baptist Church: https://www.olivechapel. org/giving or Baptist Children’s Home of NC https://www.bchfamily.org/ donate

the Korean Conflict. Richard was the owner/operator of the Horse Heaven Farm. He loved woodworking making bird houses and gardening. He loved helping with the pancake fund raisers and the Marsh Family cookout. Richard really loved helping people in any way he could. Another passion of Richard’s was traveling and especially shipping horses by airplane. Richard was married to Nancy Fullerton Peter for 72 years and they had two daughters, Laura Dillinger and her fiancé Clinton Myers, and Linda Crabtree and her husband, David. He is survived by his grandsons, Eric Dillinger, Bryant Dillinger, and Marshall Crabtree (Kristina); and one great granddaughter, Shannon Thompson. There will be a memorial service with masonic and military rights at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at 2 PM. Officiated by Chaplain Jeff Person. In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations to go to Shriners Hospital and Gentiva hospice of Sanford, NC. Smith & Buckner Funeral Home is serving the Peter family. Online condolences can be made at www.smithbucknerfh. com

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John Thomas Peace OCT.10TH, 1939-SEPT.28TH, 2023

March 20, 1931 - October 15, 2023

Thomas Peace, 83, of Pittsboro died on September 28,2023. He was born on October 10th, 1939 to the late Clarence and Georgia (Hearn) Peace on the family farm in Chatham County, NC. Thomas made the second generation to live on the Peace homestead and he was proud to know that there are now four generations carrying on that family legacy today. He graduated from Pittsboro High School in 1958 and then started his career in woodworking and cabinetry, Later Thomas worked for Chatham County as a building inspector. Thomas was a member and served as a trustee and served on the cemetery committee of Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church. In his retirement years, Thomas’s passion was raising cattle on the family land. He also was an avid player of Rook and enjoyed several hands of the game with his friends on Wednesday nights. All who knew Thomas will miss him greatly as he was a “salt of the earth” man. He is survived by his loving wife of almost 62 years, Linda (Gilbert) Peace. Two sons; Joel Peace and James Peace and his wife Robin, his two granddaughters; Rebekah and Shelby Peace. Brother Roy Peace and sister Frankie Green and her husband Justin. The family will have a memorial service for Thomas on November 4th at 11 o’ clock at his home. In lieu of flowers, monetary donations can be made to a Hospice or to a charity of one’s choice. Donaldson Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to serve the Peace family. www. donaldsonfunerals.com.

Frederick John Vatter, a beloved resident of Burlington, North Carolina, peacefully transitioned into the arms of the Lord on Sunday, October 15, 2023. Fred was born in the vibrant borough of the Bronx, New York, on March 20, 1931, to his loving parents, Frederick and Edna Vatter. After completing his education at New York University, Fred enlisted in the United States Army, where he served as a skilled Helicopter Mechanic during the Korean conflict. On November 2, 1963, he embarked on a lifelong journey of love and commitment, marrying the woman of his dreams, Caroline. They built their life together in picturesque Westchester County, New York. Following his distinguished career as a Vice President in the banking industry, Fred embarked on a new chapter in his life. He and Caroline retired to the tranquil town of Pittsboro, North Carolina, a place he affectionately called “The Southern Side of Heaven”. An avid enthusiast of history, Fred was actively involved in the Hastings-onHudson NY Historical Society and the Chatham County NC Historical Society. He served as the President of the latter for several terms and held roles as both Historian and Curator. Fred’s passion for preserving history and heritage led to the publication of a book in 2009, titled “Chatham County, Tales of Fried Rabbit,” which was sold through the Chatham County Historical Society. Beyond his historical pursuits, Fred had an adventurous spirit. He cherished vacations along the breathtaking coast of Maine, and exploring the natural wonders of our National Parks. His thirst for knowledge and appreciation of the world’s beauty were truly boundless. Fred is survived by his loving wife, Caroline of Burlington, his daughter, Heidi, and son-in-law, Mauro Campana of Pittsboro, North Carolina and his son, Frederick Vatter of Jackson Hole, Wyoming. He is also survived by his and his cherished grandchildren, Gabriella & Sophia Campana and Samuel & Grayson Vatter, as well as his brother, Robert Vatter Sr. A celebration of Fred’s remarkable life will take place at 2 pm on November 3rd at Trinity Lutheran Church in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Fred’s legacy of love, history, and adventure will forever be etched in the hearts of those who had the privilege of knowing him. In lieu of Flowers donations may be sent to Twin Lakes Community 7501 Wade Coble Drive, Burlington NC 27215 with notation Fred Vatter Memorial Bench.

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Misti Dawn Barbee MAY 6, 1963-OCT.21ST, 2023 Misti Dawn Barbee, 60, of Huntersville, NC passed away in Snow Camp, NC on Saturday, October 21, 2023, after a brief battle with cancer. She was born in Concord, NC to Ronald(“Runt”) and Nancy(“Deanie”) Barbee on May 6, 1963. Misti attended West Stanley High School before studying Business Administration at King’s College in Charlotte, NC. She later attended The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where she pursued a degree in Chemistry. She was employed with the marketing department at GasFired Products, Inc. and later became a Business Operations/ Systems Support Analysist for the Trading Floors at Wachovia. Misti eventually transferred to the same position with Wells Fargo. She was currently employed as a Business Systems Consultant at Wells Fargo in Charlotte, NC. Although Misti held many jobs throughout her life, her greatest joy was becoming a mother to her daughter, Laci Dawn on May 14, 1991. Laci was the joy of Misti’s life, and she cherished every moment spent with her. Laci went on to become a mother herself on November 18, 2018, when she gave birth to a daughter Scarlett Dawn. Scarlett quickly became a beacon of light in Grammy’s eyes. Misti also enjoyed being a mother to her furry little children. She first adopted Zoie Dawn and later Theodore Bohannon Bear Barbee (“Teddy”). Each of these puppies kept her company and brought her much happiness. On December 17 ,2022 Misti’s world came to a halt when she lost her daughter Laci to a rare form of pneumonia. Misti was devastated by this tragedy. Following Laci’s death, Misti spent the last 10 months spending weekends with her granddaughter Scarlett in Snow Camp, NC. Their time together included attending South Fork Friends Church, celebrating birthdays and holidays, and being entertained by Scarlett as she danced and sang for her. In late September Misti became ill and was diagnosed with Stage 4 breast cancer which rapidly spread throughout her body. She was a brave and courageous individual throughout her entire life, and most especially in her final days. Her sense of humor, courage, grace, and dignity will be greatly missed by all those who loved her, but a part of her will live on in Scarlett, as she already demonstrates these same characteristics. She was proceeded in death by her parents, Ronald(“Runt”) and Nancy(“Deanie”) Barbee, her grandparents Hugh and Riller Almond and Marvin and Laura Barbee, and her daughter Laci Dawn Hart. Misti is survived by her granddaughter Scarlett Dawn Hart, brother Ronnie Barbee, and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and family members. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Sheri and Eric Huneycutt, Eddie and Joan Culberson, and Hospice of UNC for the care they provided for Misti during her final days. A graveside memorial service will be held for Misti on Sunday, October 29, 2023, at 2:00 PM at South Fork Friends Church Cemetery in Snow Camp, NC. The family will receive friends after the service in the Church Fellowship Hall. Memorials may be made to Southfork Friends Church Cemetery Fund.

Chatham News & Record for Thursday, November 2, 2023

IN MEMORY RONALD CLARK JOHNSON OCT.21ST, 1953-OCT.22ND, 2023 Ronald Clark Johnson age 70 of Raleigh, North Carolina peacefully transitioned on October 22, 2023. He touched the lives of many people throughout his journey. Born in Chester, PA on October 21, 1953 to the late Lydia A. and Raymond H. Johnson. He was oldest of three children. Spouse: Brenda Thompson (m.1984; div.1990) A graduate of Wilmington High School in Wilmington, Delaware where in his senior year they won a State Championship in men’s basketball in 1972. Ron loved the game of basketball, he played summer league in Philadelphia in the renown Charles Baker-Sonny Hill league. Where he played for the well-known and charismatic Sonny Hill. This league was host to many prominent high school and professional basketball players including the likes of Dr.J (Julius Erving), Earl “the Pearl” Monroe, Joe Bryant, Gene Banks to name a few. Ron was respected and well known among his peers. After High School Ron became an “AGGIE” enrolling in the famous North Carolina A&T State University. His quickness and agility earned him the nickname of “Superman” a tribute to his above the rim play. Success at A&T included a Hall of Fame nomination, an All-Conference player selection and 3 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC)Championships culminating with a trip to the National Invitational Tournament (NIT) at Madison Square Garden in New York City, his senior year in 1976. Along the way he acquired many teammates and lifelong friends including James “Bird” Sparrow, Kevin Cooper, Bobby Goodwin, Bob McAdoo, to name a few this is not an all-inclusive list of some of his close friends who knew him well and were very supportive of him throughout his life into his final days. His later life was devoted to the church where singing was also his passion. He was currently a member of Trinity AME Zion Church in Southern Pines, NC. He was a member of the Men’s choir and directed the children’s choir. He was cherished, supported and loved by his Trinity Church family, and he continued singing until he could no longer carry the banner of life. He leaves to cherish his memory two daughters Cecile Crawford of Greensboro, NC and Shenika Johnson of Raleigh, NC, three grandchildren; Tyson and Trinity Thompson, and Dissiah McDowell. Two brothers Anthony and Orlando and extended brothers Allen Johnson, Herman Harris. Niece and nephew Tyler C. and Eric M.B. Johnson, and grandniece and nephew Mckinsey and Caden Johnson. Cousin Viola Brower and cousin Terrell K. Johnson. PRISCILLA MCNEILL BRAY SEPT.3RD, 1942-OCT.14TH, 2023

Pastor Charlotte Ann Bryant (Harris) OCT.20TH, 2023 Pastor Charlotte Ann Bryant (Harris), 77 of Siler City, NC went peacefully home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 20, 2023. She was born in Siler City to the late D.G. and

Katherine Siler Harris. Pastor Bryant worked faithfully for God in Philadelphia, PA for years before returning back to Siler City. She was Pastor and Founder of Praise Tabernacle Deliverance Church where she taught faith, lived by faith, and died by faith. Faithful to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, she preached the Gospel, locally, nationally, and internationally. “Dr. Bryant” received an Honorary Doctorate of Theology recognizing her life’s service to God and man. Whether in person, by radio or phone, she birthed and mentored many, many spiritual sons and daughters which will allow her legacy to live on. She loved to give to others whether it was money, food, or other gifts. She loved greatly and gave generously! She was preceded in death by her faithful husband Rev. James W. Bryant and two brothers,

Donald and Sam Harris. Her precious memories will live on through her two sons, Frederick D. Harris (Deirdre), Dr. James W. Bryant Jr. (Melba) of Richmond, VA; one daughter, Debbee Bryant Jeter (Wayne) of Henderson, Nevada; two sisters, Dr. Annette Harris, and Minister Vanessa Harris both of Siler City, NC; five grandchildren, and one great grandson. We thank God for the gift of “Pastor Happy” Charlotte Bryant and believe that she is now hap, hap, happy in Jesus praising and worshipping him with no limitations. As she would say, “To God be the Glory!” A graveside celebration of life was held at 11:00 a.m., on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at Oakwood Cemetery in Siler City. Professional Services Entrusted to Knotts & Son Funeral Home

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Priscilla McNeill Bray, 81, of Bennett, passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at her home. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at Joyce-Brady Chapel. The funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 19, 2023 at Joyce-Brady Chapel with Rev. Frank Taylor presiding. The burial will follow at Red Hill Missionary Baptist Church. Priscilla was born in Moore County on September 3, 1942 to Joseph and Lucy Nall McNeill. She worked as a nurse’s aide in rest homes and in security at various plants. She enjoyed music and especially loved her family. In addition to her parents, she preceded in death by her first husband, Jimmy Gordon and her brothers and sisters. Priscilla is survived by husband, Greg Bray, of the home; children, Timmy Gordon & Jenny, of Goldston, Lynn Nall, of Calabash, NC, Rita Ellis & Tim, of Pittsboro, Joseph Gordon, of Bennett, Mark Gordon & Lisa of Bennett, Michael Bray & Kristen, of Carolina Beach, Jerry Bray & Alicia, of Apex, Jennifer Bray & Tim, of Wilmington; forty-two grandchildren; numerous greatgrandchildren and a host of family and friends.

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Chatham News & Record for Thursday, November 2, 2023

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TAKE NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS 23-E-516 NORTH CAROLINA CHATHAM COUNTY The undersigned, Jennifer Shafer, having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Linda Wallace Norman deceased, late of Chatham County, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the day of January 17th, 2024, or this notice will be plead in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 19th of October, 2023. Jennifer Shafer Executor c/o Marie H. Hopper Attorney for the Estate Hopper Cummings, PLLC Post Office Box 1455 Pittsboro, NC 27312

NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE TO CREDITORS 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

NOTICE TO CREDITORS – ESTATE OF LISA FAYE SALES

Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Anne Graham Gedcke, late of Chatham County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 29th day of January 2024 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

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.

This the 26th day of October 2023.

10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 2023

(For publication: 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16/2023)

NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the matter of the proposed removal and reinterment of approximately 3 graves at an unnamed cemetery that straddles two parcels at 2572 Pea Ridge Road, New Hill, Cape Fear Township, Chatham County, NC (PINs 5214 and 5234). The cemetery contains three graves marked by uninscribed fieldstone gravemarkers. Historically, the Holt family owned the land. Anyone having information about these graves or the next of kin, please contact Olivia Heckendorf at oheckendorf@ rgaincorporated.com or 919-238-4569 ext. 405.

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION CHATHAM COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION FILE NO. 08 CvD 1004 COUNTY OF CHATHAM Plaintiff, vs. The HEIRS, ASSIGNS and DEVISEES of JAMES W. HORTON, et al Defendants. TO: The HEIRS, ASSIGNS and DEVISEES of JAMES W. HORTON and spouse, if any, which may include The HEIRS, ASSIGNS and DEVISEES of SHELLEY H. SANTIFUL and spouse, if any, which may include CLAUDIE SANTIFUL, JR.’s spouse, if any, and ANTHONY A. SANTIFUL 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 November 2, 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 November 2, 2023, or by December 5, 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 23rd day of October, 2023. ZACCHAEUS LEGAL SERVICES 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 26, 2023 November 2, 2023 November 9, 2023

NOTICE TO CREDITORS ALL PERSONS, firms, and corporations having claims against Joseph Harold White, deceased, of Chatham County, N.C., are notified to exhibit the same to the undersigned on or before January 26th, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment. This the 26th of October, 2023. Mary Elizabeth White, Executor of the Estate of Joseph Harold White, c/o Paul A. Yokabitus, Attorney, 1033 Wade Avenue, Suite 104, Raleigh, NC 27605.

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 26, 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

NORTH CAROLINA CHATHAM COUNTY

The undersigned, having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Caroline H. Truelove, deceased, late of Chatham County, North Carolina, notifies all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to present them to the undersigned at his address, 2501 Dockery Lane, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27606, on or before the 19th 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. This 13th day of October, 2023. Dwight Jones 2501 Dockery Lane Raleigh, North Carolina 27606 GUNN & MESSICK, LLP P. O. Box 880 Pittsboro, North Carolina 27312-0880

The undersigned, THERESA ROBERTINO, having qualified on the 19th day of OCTOBER, 2023, as Executrix of the Estate of CHARLES JOHN CICERO, 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 24th 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 26th Day of October, 2023. THERESA ROBERTINO, EXECTRIX 2253 OTIS JOHNSON RD. PITTSBORO, NC 27312 Run dates:Oct.26,N2,9,16,p

NOTICE TO CREDITORS 23 E 499 The undersigned, having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Brian Scott Thomas, late of Chatham County, North Carolina, notifies all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to present them to the undersigned at her address, 196 Cobble Ridge Drive, Pittsboro, North Carolina, 27312, on or before the 19th 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. This 13th day of October, 2023. Donna G. Thomas 196 Cobble Ridge Drive Pittsboro, North Carolina 27312 GUNN & MESSICK, PLLC P. O. Box 880 Pittsboro, North Carolina 27312-0880

NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA CHATHAM COUNTY The undersigned, PHYLLIS CHEEK KONDOR having qualified on the 13th day of OCTOBER 2023, as Executor of the Estate of CHARLES JOSEPH CHEEK, 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 24th 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 26th Day of October, 2023. Phyllis Cheek Konder. Executor 302 Joliesse Lane Cary, NC 27519 Run dates:Oct.26,N2,9,16,p

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS 23 E 576 The undersigned, having qualified as Co-Executrices of the Estate of Virginia Ann Baldwin Burke, deceased, late of Chatham County, North Carolina, notifies all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to present them to the undersigned at their address, 199 Mt. Gilead Church Road, Pittsboro, North Carolina, 27312, on or before the 19th 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. This 13th day of October, 2023. JoAnn Burke Norwood 199 Mt. Gilead Church Road Pittsboro, North Carolina 27312 Frankie Burke Glosson 2105 Wildcat Creek Road Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27516 GUNN & MESSICK, PLLC P. O. Box 880 Pittsboro, North Carolina 27312-0880 October 19, 26, November 2, 9

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of James Rodney Tarrants, deceased, of Chatham County, N.C., the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to exhibit them at the office of the attorney for the estate on or before the 19th day of January 2024, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment. Published on the 19th day of October 2023. Donna B. Tarrants, Executor, c/o David B. Alexander, Attorney for the estate, The Law Firm of David B. Alexander, P.C., 5003 Southpark Drive, Suite 230, Durham, NC 27713.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS ALL PERSONS, firms and corporations having claims against Katherine Ann Causby, deceased, of Chatham County, N.C., are notified to exhibit the same to the undersigned on or before January 26th, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment. This 26th day of October, 2023. Anne Hillman Stephens, Executor Estate of Katherine Ann Causby c/o Roberson Law Firm 1829 E. Franklin St., Ste. 800C Chapel Hill, NC 27514 Run Dates: 10/26, 11/2, 9, 16

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Dale Alan Gedcke Executor of the Estate of Ann Graham Gedcke c/o Lisa M. Schreiner Attorney at Law P.O. Box 446 114 Raleigh Street Fuquay Varina, NC 27526

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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

The undersigned, having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Ralph Luther Piggie, late of Chatham County, North Carolina, notifies all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to present them to the undersigned at his address, P. O. Box 1169, Pittsboro, North Carolina, 27312, on or before the 19th 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. This 13th day of October, 2023. Calvin Wayne Freeman P. O. Box 1169 Pittsboro, North Carolina 27312 GUNN & MESSICK, PLLC P. O. Box 880 Pittsboro, North Carolina 27312-0880 October 19, 26, November 2, 9

NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA CHATHAM COUNTY The undersigned, SHARON A WILEY, having qualified on the 11TH day of OCTOBER 2023, as Co-Executor of the Estate of CHARLES MELVIN SPINKS, 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 17TH 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 19TH Day of October 2023. BEVERLY C. HARRIS, Executor 5001 Peppercorn Lane Greensboro, NC 27406 SHARON A. WILEY, Co-Executor 2216 Pear Tree Lane Durham, NC 27703 Run dates: Oct.19,26,N2,9p

The undersigned, RICKY V. MORRIS, having qualified on the 11th day of OCTOBER, 2023, as Executor of the Estate of CLARENCE C. MORRIS, 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 24th 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 26th Day of October, 2023. RICKY V. MORRIS, EXECUTOR 192 PETE ROBERSON RD. PITTSBORO, NC 27312 Run dates:Oct.26,N2,9,16,p

NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA CHATHAM COUNTY The undersigned, CHARITY BUSCH, having qualified on the 23RD DAY of OCTOBER, 2023, as Executrix of the Estate of MARGARET RAKES, 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 24th 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 26th Day of October, 2023. CHARITY BUSCH 1216 NORTH CHATHAM AVE. SILER CITY, NC 27344 Run dates:Oct.26,N2,9,16,p

NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA CHATHAM COUNTY

NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA CHATHAM COUNTY The undersigned, KARON LITTLE, having qualified on the 13th day of September 2023, as Executor of the Estate of ALTON POWERS, JR., 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 17th 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 19th Day of October, 2023. KARON LITTLE, EXECUTRIX 427 HAWTHORNE DR. ASHEBORO, NC 27205 Run dates:Oct.19,26,N2,9p

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

The undersigned, NANCY L. CRABTREE, having qualified on the 16th day of OCTOBER, 2023, as Executrix of the Estate of MARILYN L. ASCHER aka , MARILYN LOFTIS ASCHER, 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 24th 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 26th Day of October, 2023. NANCY L. CRABTREE, EXECTRIX 120 IRVIN FARM RD. REIDSVILLE, NC 27320 Run dates:Oct.26,N2,9,16,p

NOTICE TO CREDITORS All persons having claims against Frances T. Fisher (a.k.a. Frances Townsend Fisher) of Chatham County, North Carolina, who died on the 18th day of September, 2023, are notified to present them to Steven T. Fisher, Executor of the Estate of Frances T. Fisher in c/o David R. Frankstone, 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 February 6, 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 Frances T. Fisher. Those indebted to Frances T. Fisher are asked to make prompt payment to the Estate. David R. Frankstone Attorney for the Estate Higgins, Frankstone, Graves & Morris, P.A. 1414 Raleigh Road, Suite 203 Exchange West at Meadowmont Chapel Hill, NC 27517-8834

Chatham News & Record for Thursday, November 2, 2023

A12 CHATHAM COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS The undersigned Sara S. House, having qualified as Executor of the Estate of ELLEN STEPHEN SMALL, Deceased, late of Chapel Hill, Chatham County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having any claim against the Estate of said decedent to present such claims to the undersigned c/o Howard L. Williams, Esq., Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard, L.L.P., P.O. Box 26000, Greensboro, NC 27420 on or before January 26, 2024 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned Executor. This the 20th day of October, 2023. SARA S. HOUSE Executor of the Estate of ELLEN STEPHEN SMALL, Deceased Howard L. Williams, Attorney Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard, L.L.P. PO Box 26000 Greensboro, NC 27420 (For publication on four consecutive Thursdays beginning October 26, 2023, November 2, 2023, November 9, 2023 and November 16, 2023)

NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA CHATHAM COUNTY The undersigned, JEFFREY TODD OLDHAM, having qualified on the 11TH day of AUGUST 2023, as ADMINISTRATOR CTA of the Estate of LOIS NEAL OLDHAM, 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 17TH 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 19TH Day of October 2023. JEFFREY TODD OLDHAM, ADMINISTRATOR C/O LAW OFFICE OF LEWIS R. FADELY 119 N FIR AVE SILER CITY, NC 27344

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 26, 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 26, 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. Wednesday, October 25, 2023 8:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M.

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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 Run dates:Oct.12,19,26,Nov2p

NOTICE TO CREDITORS 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

NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA CHATHAM COUNTY The undersigned, GREGORY GEE BRAY, having qualified on the 26th day of OCTOBER, 2023, as ADMINISTRATOR CTA, of the Estate of PRISCILLA MAE BRAY, 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 31st 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 2nd Day of November, 2023. GREGORY GEE BRAY 423 W. RALEIGH ST. BENNETT, NC 27208 Run dates:N2,9,16,23p

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENT ORDINANCE The public will take notice that the Board of Commissioners of the Town of Siler City will conduct a public hearing at the Town of Siler City - Town Hall Courtroom, located at 311 N Second Avenue, Siler City NC at 6:30 on Monday, November 6, 2023, concerning a proposed ordinance amending the Charter of the Town of Siler City, as set forth in Chapter 16 of the 1989 Session Laws of North Carolina, as amended, to provide for election of the Mayor by all the qualified voters of the Town of Siler City for a four-year term. Following the public hearing, the Board of Commissioners will consider passage of the ordinance at its regular meeting to be held on November 20, 2023. Kimberly Pickard, Town Clerk

RESOLUTION OF THE CHATHAM COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS CONCERNING THE COUNTING OF ABSENTEE BALLOTS On August 20, 2023, the Chatham County Board of Elections met at the Board of Elections Office, Pittsboro, North Carolina and adopted the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED by the Chatham County Board of Elections that: The Chatham County Board of Elections shall meet at 2:00 PM on Election Day, Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at the Board of Elections Office at 984-D Thompson Street to count absentee ballots. Any voter of the county may attend this meeting and observe the count. The results of the absentee ballot count will not be announced before 7:30 pm on that day.

Monday, October 30, 2023 8:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M. Tuesday, October 31, 2023 8:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M. Wednesday, November 1, 2023 8:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M. Thursday, November 2, 2023 8:00 A.M.-7:00 P.M. 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. 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. 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/. 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

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE TOWN OF PITTSBORO, NC On Monday, November 13, 2023 at 6:00 pm, the Pittsboro Board of Commissioners will hold the following public hearing in person at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center at 1192 Hwy 64 Business West, Pittsboro:

NORTH CAROLINA CHATHAM COUNTY All persons having claims against the estate of Dietrich Schroeer of Chatham County, NC, who died on the 11th of April 2023, are notified to present them on or before January 25, 2024 to Alison Schroeer, Administrator for the Estate, c/o Alexander, Miller, Schupp & Hamilton, P.L.L.C., P. O. Box 3200, Chapel Hill, NC 27515-3200, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. Alexander, Miller, Schupp & Hamilton, P.L.L.C. P. O. Box 3200 Chapel Hill, NC 27515-3200

Laura Heise, Chair Chatham County Board of Elections Run Dates: Thursday, October 25, 2023 Thursday, November 1, 2023

For October 19th, October 26th, November 2nd and November 9th

Bill to : Chatham County Board of Elections P O Box 111, Pittsboro, NC 27312 Affidavit Requested

NOTICE OF HEARINGS TOWN OF SILER CITY The following item will be considered by the Siler City Planning Board on Monday, November 13, 2023. The hearing will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Siler City Court Room of the Siler City Town Hall at 311 N. 2nd Ave. Legislative Hearings R23-1101 – Rezoning of a parcel from Residential 20 (R-20) to Office-Institutional/Conditional (O-I-C), parcel totaling 2.200 acres ±, addressed as 431 George Street (parcel number 51403), and being the properties of Adelfo Poultry, represented by Adelfo Jaimes. The proposed item is available for review by contacting Jennifer C. Baptiste at jbaptiste@silercity.org or 919726-8626. All persons interested in the outcome of the item are invited to attend the legislative hearing and present comments, testimony, and exhibits on the above referenced item. These are separate hearings: Interested parties may

Friday, October 27, 2023 8:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M. Saturday, October 28, 2023 8:00 A.M.-3:00 P.M.

ADMNISTRATOR’S NOTICE TO CREDITORS

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE TOWN OF PITTSBORO, NC On Monday, November 13, 2023, at 6:00 pm, the Pittsboro Board of Commissioners will hold the following legislative public hearings in person at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center at 1192 Hwy 64 Business West, Pittsboro: 1. PB-23-173 – REEVES FARM CONDITIONAL REZONING. A legislative request by Reeves Farm Pittsboro LLC for a conditional zoning (CZ) on parcels 6737, 6738, 70127, and 74724 from Residential Agriculture 2 acres (RA-2) to Neighborhood Mixed Use Center Conditional Zoning (NMUC-CZ) for all permitted uses by right and special use permits (SUP) within the NMUC zoning, in addition to adding the following: Dormitory by SUP; farm by SUP; equestrian facility by SUP; urgent care facility permitted by right; private recreation/entertainment facility permitted by right; outdoor facility permitted by right; hotel/motel permitted by right; mini storage permitted by right; brewery permitted by right; distillery by SUP; winery by SUP; all accessory uses permitted by right within the NMUC District, to include agritourism activity; dwelling unit, accessory (ADU); and urban agriculture. The total site is approximately 500.126 acres and is located off US 64 Business West. 2. PB-23-289 – TURKEY CREEK CONDITIONAL REZONING. A legislative request by Laura Holloman, on behalf of Jeremy Medlin with Greenhawk Development and AF Bynum LLC, for conditional zoning (CZ) on parcels 7461, 7462, and 62851 from Residential Agriculture (RA) and Heavy Industrial (M2) to Residential 10,000 SF (R10-CZ), Multifamily Residential (MR-CZ), Highway Commercial (C2-CZ), and Light Industrial (M1-CZ). The combined acreage is approximately 140.74 acres and located at 569 Moncure Pittsboro Rd.

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two, “and get the additional resources that are needed with the information back to the person that is on the other line.” With additional workstations in the 911 Center, the new space provides areas that enable dispatchers to operate at par with modern centers and also have areas that can be used to disconnect from high stress when needed. The dispatchers, Maynor says, “feel like they’re leaving the Stone

submit evidence and written comments. Written comments or evidence on these applications can be submitted by email to jbaptiste@silercity.org. Individuals desiring to speak must sign up by calling 919-726-8626 before 12:00 p.m. on or before the scheduled public hearing date. The Town of Siler City will make appropriate arrangements to ensure that disabled persons are provided other accommodations, such arrangements may include, but are not limited to, providing interpreters for the deaf, providing taped cassettes of materials for the blind, or assuring a barrier-free location for the proceedings. This information is available in Spanish or any other language upon request. Please contact Jenifer Johnson at 919-726-8624, 311 North Second Avenue, Siler City, North Carolina 27344, or jjohnson@silercity.org for accommodations for this request. Esta información está disponible en español o en cualquier otro idioma bajo petición. Por favor, póngase en contacto con Jenifer Johnson al jjohnson@silercity.org o 919-7268624 o en 311 North Second Avenue, Siler City, North Carolina 27344 de alojamiento para esta solicitud.

3. PB-23-486 TEXT AMENDMENT – PRINCIPAL USE TABLE. A legislative request by Jan Nichols, VRC Limited, to amend the UDO’s Principal Use Table and to add standards for Recreation and Entertainment in the Commercial Uses Standards found in the UDO Section 3.2.5. 4. PB-23-306 – BELLEMONT STATION MUPD REVISION. A legislative request by CE Group, on behalf of Emgee, LLC (Prateek Chandak), are requesting revisions to the existing MUPD on parcels 72984, 84006, and 89786. The combined acreage is approximately 154.42 acres, with parcel 89786 of approximately 6.755 acres already developed with apartments as part of the original approval. The project is located at US 15-501 N and Lowes Dr. The hearing will be held in person. The public can also watch the hearing live on the Town’s YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@townofpittsboronc/ streams. Members of the public must attend in person if they wish to speak at the hearing. Contact the Town Clerk, Carrie Bailey, by 4 pm on November 13, 2023 with written comments or to sign up to speak at the hearing. You can contact Carrie Bailey at cbailey@pittsboronc.gov, (919) 542-4621 ext. 1104, or PO Box 759, Pittsboro, NC 27312. #END# Chatham News & Record: ADVERTISE TWICE – ON 11/02/2023 AND 11/09/2023 PLEASE SEND (1) THE ORIGINAL PUBLICATION AFFIDAVIT TO THE TOWN CLERK AT PO BOX 759, PITTSBORO, NC 27312 AND (2) THE DIGITAL CERTIFICATION OF ADVERTISEMENT TO THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT AT RCAHOON-TINGLE@ PITTSBORONC.GOV

Age and being brought into the future.” “Just the clarity of this new system is amazing,” said Maynor. “You’re actually able to understand what is being given — the information, which helps you prepare, what additional resources or how you need to respond. Versus getting nothing but static, not knowing an officer or firefighter or EMS worker needs additional help or they’re just telling you, ‘Hey, things are calm,’ so you don’t put someone else at risk trying to get to them.”

A legislative public hearing on a voluntary, contiguous annexation petition (A-2023-02) from Chatham Park Investors, LLC. The applicant is requesting to annex 1455.66 acres situated between US Highway 64 Bypass, US Highway 15-501 and the Haw River (Parcel ID 007182, 007183, 007199, 072707, 078535, 079148, 079149, 090060, 094478, and portions of 075037, 007474 and 071493). The hearing will be held in person. The public can also watch the hearing live on the Town’s YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@townofpittsboronc/ streams. Members of the public must attend in person if they wish to speak at the hearing. Contact the Town Clerk, Carrie Bailey, by 4 pm on November 13, 2023 with written comments or to sign up to speak at the hearing. You can contact Carrie Bailey at cbailey@pittsboronc.gov, (919) 542-4621 ext. 1104, or PO Box 759, Pittsboro, NC 27312.

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Seaforth’s Alex Hinchman (44) fights for the ball during the Hawks’ season-ending 17-12 win over Bartlett Yancey on Friday.

Seaforth caps season with 17-12 comeback win over Bartlett Yancey on Senior Night Gary feels program took the next step in Friday’s win. By Asheebo Rojas Chatham News & Record After helping build the foundation for the new program just two years ago, Seaforth’s football seniors saw the fruits of their labor in a 17-12 comeback win over Bartlett Yancey Friday. On the first ever football senior night, the Hawks found themselves down 12-3 at halftime. They scored 14 unanswered points in the second half, coupled with some crucial defensive stops and turnovers, to prompt a celebration of Gatorade baths and hugs on a special night for the school.

“I can’t even think of a word,” head coach Terrance Gary said. “It’s exhilarating. I’m happy for them. (I’m) happy for the program. It’s sad to see them go because of what they did for us.” Despite running out of the banner into darkness illuminated by flames, Seaforth’s offense remained ice cold for the majority of the first half. The plan going into the matchup with the Buccaneers was to stick with the run game, which has been a strength for Seaforth in its wins this season. However, the Hawks only rushed for 45 yards and averaged just over 2.5 yards per carry in the first half — well below their season average of four yards per carry before Friday’s game.

Seaforth couldn’t find any luck through the air, neither, as sophomore quarterback Duffy Palmer only completed two of his six attempts for 30 yards and an interception in the first two quarters. Although Seaforth’s defense repeatedly disrupted the backfield and made it difficult for Bartlett Yancey’s quarterback to make plays from the pocket, the Bucs were still able to complete two touchdowns to receiver Jaylen Neal in the first half — one for 57 yards and the other for seven. The Hawks didn’t get on the board until the last play of the second quarter after an interception and return by sophomore Patrick Miller set up senior kicker JT Deloach for a made field

Football Playoff Preview: Coach Q&A’s to get ready for the postseason Two Chatham County teams will compete in their respective classifications.

Northwood coach Mitch Johnson has the Chargers ready to make a playoff run. He shares his thoughts on the postseason with the Chatham News and Record.

By Asheebo Rojas Chatham News & Record THE NCHSAA finalized football state playoff brackets Saturday, and two Chatham County teams will compete for the first time since 2021. On the East side of the 1A bracket, No. 27 Chatham Central will go right back to No. 6 North Moore where the Bears finished their regular season with a 42-8 loss to the Mustangs. That game will kick off at 7 p.m. In the same region for the 2A bracket, No. 23 Northwood will travel to No. 10 Louisburg for a 7:30 kickoff time. The Chatham News and Record spoke with Mitch Johnson, head coach of the Chargers, and Derrin Little, head coach of the Bears, about their teams’ hopes and expectations for the first round. Mitch Johnson What’s your team’s mindset going into Friday’s game against Louisburg? Our mindset is to go out there and show everybody what Northwood football is about and what it’s going to be about for as long

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as we can talk about it. The guys were excited to have a bye week. It was nice for them to get a little bit of a break. We played ten straight weeks. I think they’re chomping at the bit, and they’re ready to go. We should be 100% healthy for the first time. I can’t tell you since when, so that that’s been nice. And so, we’re looking forward to the challenge because it’s the playoffs. It’s a different season. How is Carson Fortunes approaching the first round, considering he’s a senior leading your team at the quarterback position and will be healthy going into the game? Carson is a guy that when he has a chip on his shoulder, I don’t

want to have to go against him. I really think that the team rallies around him really well. And, I think that he’s chomping at the bit to get back out there because you know for him, I think about it is as a senior in his first full season as a quarterback. He’s had an amazing season and then in Cummings, he has a 40-yard run and he’s hurt and doesn’t to play for the next two games. He had a lot of energy last week at practice, so we’re excited to get him back. We’re excited to get (Antoine Brewington) back, and then, while they were absent, we were able to build some depth and got See PREVIEW, page B5

“It’s exhilarating. I’m happy for them. (I’m) happy for the program. It’s sad to see them go because of what they did for us.” Terrance Gary goal at the buzzer. “Everything that they got, we let them have,” Gary said. “We had people out of position (and) people not blocking where they were supposed to be blocking.” Things didn’t get immediately better for Seaforth coming out of

the half, though. Palmer threw his second interception of the game as the result of a deflected screen pass in Seaforth’s second possession out of the break. Once again, the defense limited the damage as sophomore Nicholas Gregory snagged his sixth interception of the season plays later. Immediately after the turnover, Seaforth began to gain chunks of yards on the ground, going for at least nine yards on some runs to get within the 10yard line. The Hawks capitalized on the interception with an eight-yard touchdown run from David GreSee SEAFORTH, page B2

Shared experiences, similar struggles bring three Black Chatham football coaches together Johnson, Gary and Little are more than just conference rivals. By Asheebo Rojas Chatham News & Record Seaforth football head coach Terrance Gary didn’t have any more questions to answer in his post-game interview following the win over Jordan-Matthews on Oct. 19. After breaking the program’s single-season wins record, Gary spoke to the Chatham News and Record about the game and the Hawks’ growth over the years. He could’ve just ended the interview there, but, before he walked off the field, he sent a special message to the coach on the opposite sideline. “I just wanted to say thank you to coach Ryan Johnson,” Gary said. “He’s been somebody (that’s) good to lean on this season and since I’ve been in Chatham County.” Gary shared that Johnson, head coach of the Jets, has been a valuable resource for him and Chatham Central’s first-year leader Derrin Little, specifically when looking for advice on coaching and life or

just someone to talk to. The coaches’ connection, which predates this past season, has grown into something all three men cherish, especially with shared experiences of tough losses, needing help and the pressure of winning as a Black head coach. Coach Speak Seaforth is the shiny school with new and updated athletic facilities. Chatham Central and Jordan-Matthews hate each other. That’s reason for the three coaches to feel the same way, but their history has made it quite the opposite. Johnson and Gary first crossed paths at Southwest Guilford in 2005. Johnson served as the defensive coordinator while Gary, in his first high-school coaching gig, handled the defensive backs. “It’s crazy because (Gary) kind of reminded me of Derrin,” Johnson said. “I met him, kicked it off, and it was cool. Then he left.” Gary bounced for another position before the start of See COACHES, page B6

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Final Football Round-Up

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By Asheebo Rojas Chatham News & Record THE FOOTBALL regular season came to an end Friday, and two Chatham County teams played their last games of 2023. Seaforth finished its season strong with a 17-12 comeback win over Bartlett Yancey on its first ever football senior night. Northwood had a bye before its first round playoff game against Louisburg. Despite going 0-10, Chatham Central earned a playoff spot in the 1A playoffs. Jordan-Matthews did not make the postseason. Here are the scores and stats from Friday’s regular season finale. Jordan-Matthews 22- Graham 12 Jordan-Matthews (2-8, 2-6) finished its season on a high note, picking up its second win of the season over Graham, 2212. That’s the Jets’ largest margin of victory since beating East Chapel Hill, 24-0, in 2021. Despite not having sophomore Nick Glover due to injury, Jordan-Matthews had one of its most productive offensive games, finding success on the

ground and through the air. Freshman quarterback Raje Torres completed 11 passes for 139 yards and one touchdown. Senior running back Neil Wiley had an outstanding game as he rushed for 143 yards and a score while also hauling in a receiving touchdown. The Jets finished 2023 season with a 2-8 overall record. Chatham Central 8 – North Moore 42 Chatham Central (0-10, 0-8) finished its regular season with an 8-42 loss to North Moore. The Bears came out strong in the first half, playing the Mustangs close in the beginning. Yet, North Moore pulled away later in the game with its strong rushing attack. Chatham Central gave up 444 yards and all six of North Moore’s touchdowns on the ground. Two North Moore rushers ran for over 150 yards with senior Jakarey Gillis rushing for 221 yards. Senior quarterback Logan Maness had the best offensive night for the Bears, completing 12 passes for 168 yards and one touchdown while rushing for 38 yards. The two teams will play once again in the first round of the 2A playoffs Friday at North Moore. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m.

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enway to come within two points at the end of the third quarter. “After the half — and we’ll see it in film, too — I felt like we were in better condition than them,” Gary said. “They got a little tired. We don’t get tired. We go hard the whole time. We empty the clip.” Seaforth kept running at Bartlett Yancey and moving the chains with its three main rushers throughout the rest of the

game. Even senior running back Anthony Vesce came alive in the second half, despite playing with a hamstring injury he suffered in the previous week against Jordan-Matthews. Following another turnover, this time an interception returned to the three-yard line by junior Jackson Powell, Vesce ran in the short score to give Seaforth the 17-12 lead right before the fourth quarter. “I couldn’t go without playing

my last game in high school,” Vesce said. “It was a lot of pain, but it was amazing at the same time. To live that experience, especially that last run to seal the game, I’ll never forget that.” After some huge defensive stands in the fourth quarter, including a late, fourth-down sack from Alex Hinchman, Vesce sealed the deal with the longest play from scrimmage for the Hawks the whole night. Vesce said that after the run,

he laid for a second, thanked God and reassured in his mind that Seaforth won. His teammates reassured Gary of the win by not letting him leave the field without being drenched in Gatorade. Ending the year with a 4-6 overall record, Seaforth football saw tangible growth from last season to 2023. The Hawks surpassed their single-season wins record and have seen improvement from its

young players at both the JV and varsity levels. Gary, now 6-14 with Seaforth at the varsity level, feels that Friday’s come-from-behind win over a conference opponent is just the next step in the program’s progress. It brought adversity, valuable late-game experiences and a sense of the “grind” mentality that Seaforth can build on as it looks to establish a winning culture.

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Chatham County teams continue competition in state playoffs

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By Asheebo Rojas Chatham News & Record Volleyball AFTER BEATING No. 21 Vance Charter in the second round of the 1A playoffs, 3-0, No. 5 Woods Charter fell to No. 4 Roxboro Charter in the third round, 0-3. Seaforth’s deep playoff run ended with a 0-3 loss to Camden County in the fourth round of the 2A playoffs. Prior to the loss, the Hawks beat Manteo and St. Pauls both in straight sets. No. 29 Northwood’s magical run in the 2A playoffs was cut short after the Chargers lost to No. 5 Midway, 0-3, in the third round. The Chargers were the longest team standing out of any seed below 14. In the second round, Northwood came back from being down 2-0 to beat No. 13 Wallace-Rose Hill. Women’s Tennis

In the 1A duals bracket, No. 10 Chatham Charter beat No. 3 Triangle Math and Science in the third round. The Knights beat No. 2 Chatham Central in the second round, 5-4. Chatham Charter will play No. 8 Voyager Academy in the regional final Wednesday. In the 2A duals bracket, No. 4 Seaforth lost to No. 17 NCSSMDurham in the fourth round, 4-5. The Hawks defeated No. 5 Holmes, 7-1, in the third round. Elphie Spillman and Mak Allen of Chatham Charter both lost in the first round of the 1A singles state championships. Chatham Central’s Rachel Albright and Lauren Caviness lost in the first round of the 1A doubles state championships. In the first round of the 2A singles state championships, both Seaforth’s Evelyn Atkins and Northwood’s Ryan Tinervin lost their first round matches. Seaforth’s Lauren Keeley he JV and and Ella Gentel lost in the first round of the 2A doubles state Seaforth championships. that Frid win over Men’s Soccer s just the In the first round of the 1A m’s progbracket, No. 20 Woods Charter ty, valu- lost to No. 13 Excelsior Classinces and cal, 2-4. No. 26 Chatham Charmentality d on as it ning cul-

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Annabel Unah prepares to serve for Woods Charter during an early-round playoff game. The Wolves fell in round three of the state tournament. ter lost to No. 7 East Wake Academy, 4-1. For the 2A bracket, No. 24 Northwood upset No. 9 Granville Central in the first round, 3-1. Senior Patrick Baquero scored a hat trick in the win. The Chargers will go to No. 8 Bunn for the second round Thursday. No. 3 Jordan-Matthews handled No. 30 South Lenoir, 7-1, in the first round. The Jets will host No. 19 St. Pauls Thursday. No. 22 Seaforth lost its first round game to No. 11 Midway, 0-1. Cross Country In the 1A Mideast Regional boys 5000 meter run, Woods Charter finished third and Chatham Charter finished fifth to qualify for state championships. Alexander Serrone of Woods Charter led the Chatham County runners with a sixth-place time of 18:47.62. On the girls side, Woods

Charter finished second to qualify for state championships. The Wolves’ own Sienna Gray led all county runners with a third-place time of 21:53.86. For the 2A Mideast Regional boys race, Seaforth dominated and qualified for state championships with a first place score of 43. Seaforth’s Jack Anstrom finished first in the regional race for the second year in a row with a time of 15:44.95. That was 44 seconds faster than the second-place runner. Northwood and Jordan-Matthews failed to qualify. The Seaforth girls finished second and Northwood finished fourth to qualify for state championships in the girls race. Sydney Gray led the county runners with a third-place time of 20:16.02. Seaforth’s Katie Leonard finished right behind Gray with a personal-best time of 20:17.94. Jordan-Matthews did not qualify.

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Seaforth, boys’ cross country Jack Anstrom is junior who runs for the Seaforth men’s cross-country team. In the 2A Mideast Regional Saturday, Anstrom, a junior, finished first with a time of 15:44.55. His first-place time was 44 seconds faster than the second place runner. That was also Anstrom’s second straight first-place finish in the 2A Mideast Regional. He’ll compete in the state championships Saturday.

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Manfred: MLB will examine its playoff format The commissioner said the league isn’t in a rush to make changes The Associated Press ARLINGTON, Texas — After watching Atlanta, Baltimore and the Los Angeles Dodgers lose in the Division Series following 100-win seasons, Major League Baseball will examine its postseason format but isn’t rushing to make changes. MLB expanded the playoffs from 10 teams to 12 for the 2022 season as part of a five-year collective bargaining agreement with the players’ association. Arizona and Texas advanced to the third all-wild card World Series, and the Diamondbacks with 84 wins could have the second-fewest for a champion over a nonshortened season. Three of the four division winners with first-round byes lost after five-day layoffs, and the Orioles and Dodgers were swept. “It will at least motivate a conversation about whether we have it right,” Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said Friday before the World Series opener. “I’m sure that conversation will take place (after) the postseason. Enough has been written and said that we have to think about it and talk about it. But again, my own view is that the format served us pretty well.” MLB proposed expanding the playoffs to 14 teams, but the union refused to go along. In the larger format, the 83-win Chicago Cubs would have been a wild card team. “We came into that negotiation believing that the system

wasn’t broke. We liked the 10 teams,” union head Tony Clark said, speaking about an hour before Manfred. The union also discussed during bargaining the “ghost win” system used in South Korea that would have given division winners a 1-0 lead in a playoff series before a pitch was thrown. Some have talked about expanding the Division Series to bestof-seven, but MLB is reluctant to extend the postseason deeper into November because of colder weather. “We’ve made proposals in the past for shorter seasons,” Clark said. “They weren’t necessarily against the backdrop of expanded playoffs, but shorter seasons nonetheless, whether that was 162 games, 158 games, 154 games.” After playoffs first were added, 15 teams with their league’s top record won the World Series from 1969-93, according to the Elias Sports Bureau. After a second round of playoffs was introduced, just six clubs with their league’s top mark took the title from 1995-2011 and six have won it all since wild card games started in 2012. “If the die was cast, right, meaning that if I win 100 in the regular season, I’m going to win the World Series. I don’t think that’s as interesting as what we have witnessed over the last month,” Manfred said. Manfred said the Rangers and Diamondbacks reaching the playoffs two years after 100-loss seasons was a positive. “It’s a really good thing for the sport when it’s demonstrated that you can rebuild on a fairly rapid timeline,” he said. “Long rebuilds are difficult.”

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to see some other guys perform. Any new looks or new plays on offense that you guys are installing for this week? No. We’re going to just keep doing what we’re doing. Every game, every practice, our goal is to get 1% better at what we do and at what Northwood does. What’s the biggest weakness you’ve seen from Louisburg that you’ll try to exploit on Friday? I don’t see a lot of weaknesses. Honestly, they’re a very good team. They’re coached up well. I think we’re going to have a battle on our hands. I think that the biggest thing is that we’ve got to take advantage of our strengths and really hide our weaknesses. Derrin Little How did your team react to making the playoffs and how are they approaching the first round? I think for the most part it was kind of a shock at first, but for a lot of the boys, they’re kind of ready for it and they kind of want it. Early in that game and we showed that if we can execute, we really could play

with them and we actually did play very well with them those first two quarters. I think we went in at halftime and it was 21-8 and we had another chance to put up points right before the half and we just couldn’t execute on it. And I think that for the most part, they’re pretty excited to get their lick back, so to speak. What did you learn from last week’s game that you’ll try take advantage of for this time around? I learned a little bit more about myself than I did more so about the team and North Moore themselves. There were a couple of points in the game where I think my pride kind of got into the way and wanting us to be a team who you know can run the football at times. I think I kind of leaned too heavily and tried to force that in a couple of spots. Whereas we noticed that we saw the different holes in their defense as far as in the pass game, and I just did not trust it as much as I should have. This week we’re going to really make those guys cover the entire field and really try to highlight what we do best, and what we do best is pass the football.

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Is there anything different that your defense is doing this week to prepare for North Moore’s run-heavy offense? there’s nothing schematically that we’re going to do different. We’re going to put a couple of different people in a couple of different places. For the most part, I think our guys were able to notice and see that although it is a different style of offense, there’s really nothing special to it. I think this time now that they know and they’ve seen it, they’re more so mentally prepared

B5 than they were the last time. Any new looks or new plays on offense that you guys are installing for this week? This week we’re more so worried about us, and we’re going to go back and we’re going to pull out some of those old looks that you haven’t seen. I really don’t believe in just adding something new, especially not at this point in the year, but I think that there’s a lot of different ways that we can tweak our formations and tweak our tags to make a lot of stuff that’s old look like it’s new.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Central Piedmont Community Action (CPCA) is seeking public comment on the proposed 2024-2025 Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Funding Application which outlines how the agency will utilize CSBG funding over the next year. The NC Division of Health and Human Services Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO) administers the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG). Based on the CSBG application/certification process, OEO contracts with Community Action Agencies, which are federally designated organizations for the purpose of community-based poverty elimination. As a result of this contract, CPCA will continue to provide services that 1) lessen poverty in communities; 2) address the needs of lowincome individuals/families (participants with household incomes below the federal poverty guidelines enrolled in CSBG programs); and 3) attend to employment, education, better use of available income, housing, nutrition, emergency services and/or health. The number of participant families to be served for FY 2023-24 by CPCA is 150. In FY 2024-25, CPCA will continue to serve qualifying individuals and families in Chatham, Durham, Orange, and Randolph counties. The draft FY 2024-2025 CSBG Funding Application will be available for review through November 16, 2023, at each CPCA Office location during normal business hours and online at https://www.cpcanc.org. Comments on the application must be submitted in writing no later than November 16, 2023 by one of the following methods: 1) Email to Natasha Elliott, CPCA Executive Director, jacksonn@cpcanc.org, 2) Fax: 919-724-2299, or 3) Public Hearing: There will be a public hearing regarding the FY 2024-2025 CSBG Funding Application on November 15, 2023 at 4 pm via Zoom. Please email Sheryl Andrews, CSBG Director, sheryla@cpcanc.org, for the meeting link.

Chatham News & Record for Thursday, November 2, 2023

Mid-Carolina 1A/2A Fall Sports All-Conference List Chatham County athletes and coaches earn allconference honors.

By Asheebo Rojas Chatham News & Record HERE ARE THE Chatham County athletes and coaches that earned Mid-Carolina 1A/2A all-conference honors for the fall sports season. VOLLEYBALL First Team All-Conference Maris Huneycutt (Seaforth) Keira Rosenmarkle (Seaforth) Ally Forbes (Seaforth) Mia Kellam (Seaforth) Sara Wildes (Northwood) Jillian Rogers (Northwood) Janeryra Guerrero-Jaimes (Jordan-Matthews) Reagan Smith (JordanMatthews) Karaleigh Dodson (Chatham Central) Kelsey Hussey (Chatham Central) Katherine Gaines (Chatham Central) Second Team AllConference Cora Dodge (Seaforth) Kendall Anderson (Seaforth) Jacey Martinez (Northwood) Sophia Murchison (JordanMatthews) Lia Carter (Jordan-Matthews) Scikaiyah Jones (Chatham Central) Landry Allen (Chatham Central) Player of the Year: Keira Rosenmarkle (Seaforth) Coach of the Year: Scott Green (Seaforth) WOMEN’S TENNIS First Team All-Conference Evelyn Atkins (Seaforth) Ella Gentel (Seaforth) Bailey Shadoan (Seaforth) Lily McFall (Seaforth) Lauren Keeley (Seaforth) Charlie Ann George (Seaforth) Ryan Tinervin (Northwood) Kaylee Fisher (Northwood)

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the regular season, but the two kept up with each other as time passed. When they both found their way to Chatham County 16 years later, this time as head coaches, another young yet experienced coach in Little came along looking for another opportunity. Before landing his first head coaching job at Chatham Central, Little spoke with Gary about joining the Seaforth staff, but it just didn’t work out. Prior to that, Little had also talked with Johnson about coaching at Jordan-Matthews, but that didn’t come into fruition until this spring. Just like Gary, Little spent what Johnson joked was “five minutes” with the Jets before taking the Chatham Central job months later. Despite not spending a regular season on either staff and now becoming a conference rival, the genuine welcome from Johnson and Gary, who wanted to see him succeed, brought Little into the fold. “They both reached back out to me,” Little said. “It’s the ‘congratulations’ and the ‘whatever you need, I got you,’ but you get that from everybody. But as far as who I can really count on, and I know I can hit either one of them at any point in time, it’s both of them.” Little really saw why that was the case during the 2023 season. All three teams finished below .500 with Chatham Central failing to win a game for the first time since 2015. Tough times require tough people — and someone to turn to for help. “I know there were times where Coach Johnson got tired of me,” Little joked. Dealing with similar struggles throughout the season, Johnson, Gary and Little constantly bounced ideas off of each other

Jair Ruiz (Jordan-Matthews) Jason De Paz Rodriguez (Jordan-Matthews) Andrey Ureña (JordanMatthews) Angelo Vera (JordanMatthews) Ken Vazquez Alonzo (Northwood) Rui Aguiar (Northwood) Roger Rosada (Northwood) Patrick Baquero (Northwood) Omar Gallegos (Northwood) Taylor Johnson (Seaforth) Logan Sparrow (Seaforth) Jack Haste (Seaforth) Blake Price (Seaforth)

Anna Gilliam (Northwood) Rachel Albright (Chatham Central) Ashlynn Humphrey (Chatham Central) Lauren Caviness (Chatham Central) Carlee Callahan (Chatham Central) Second Team AllConference Claire Coady (Seaforth) Jenna Robinette (Seaforth) Andi Wicker (Northwood) AC Kappelman (Northwood) Lindsey Vasquez (JordanMatthews) Lisett Vasquez (JordanMatthews) Emma Townsend (Chatham Central) Hallie Webster (Chatham Central)

Second Team AllConference

Player of the Year: Ryan Tinervin (Northwood) Coach of the Year: Abbey McGee (Northwood) WOMEN’S GOLF First Team All-Conference Taylor Thompson (Northwood) Second Team All-Conference Peyton Suits (Chatham Central) Bri Graham (Northwood) WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY First Team All-Conference Katherine Leonard (Seaforth) Juana Bautista (Seaforth) Emily Jump (Seaforth) Sasha Helmer (Seaforth) Claire Morgan (Seaforth) Caidence Bazemore (Seaforth) Natalia Davis (Seaforth) Abigail Johnson (Seaforth) Sydney Gray (Northwood) Julia Hall (Northwood) Jacey Martinez (Northwood) Marissa Clouse (Northwood) Athena Dispennette (JordanMatthews) Second Team All-Conference Katie Johnson (Seaforth) Alex Boutin (Seaforth)

no matter if they were battling for a playoff spot or bragging rights over one another. Phone calls between the three coaches this season went from “real quick” to almost an hour and eventually to a group chat. “There ain’t no secrets,” Gary said. “For some reason in coaching, people don’t like to tell you everything. If I’m presenting something or telling you something, it doesn’t matter if you’re not able to implement it. I want you to do what’s best for your kids.” Sometimes the coaches pick each other’s brains on strictly Xs and Os, especially with Chatham Central running a similar offense to Jordan-Matthews. One of the biggest things they pick up off each other, though, is how to handle what goes on behind the scenes. Johnson and Little helped Gary adjust and be more involved in the Chatham community, which is much different than what he experienced growing up in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Little then learned from Gary the “administrative” things, like how to utilize social media, and from Johnson, he picked up tips on structuring a program — specifically at the 1A and 2A level. “Everywhere else I’ve been is 4A schools or 3A schools,” Little said. “You got kids galore. You don’t have worries like, ‘we’re not going to have a whole lot of people today.’ Coming into a situation (at Chatham Central), it was new for me.” Said Little, “I’m coming in, we’re getting ready to put in this offense, and I’m thinking we getting ready to have everybody… The dudes are still running track, so I wasn’t going to have them for at least two weeks.” For Johnson, who deals with that same problem at Jordan-Matthews, his solution for Little was to just roll with who

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Reagan Smith of Jordan-Matthews volleyball was named firstteam all-conference. The senior led the Jets in kills, blocks and service aces. Ashley Perry (Northwood) Andrea Angeles Morales (Northwood) Rose Costa (Northwood) Avery Adams (Northwood) Nyla Miller (Jordan-Matthews) Caroline Austin (Chatham Central) Runner of the Year: Sydney Gray (Northwood) Coach of the Year: Tanelle Smith (Seaforth) FOOTBALL Devonte Johnson (Chatham Central) Omar Brower (Chatham Central) Jacob Gillliland (Chatham Central) Connor Kitchings (Chatham Central) Nick Glover (JordanMatthews) Neil Wiley (Jordan-Matthews) Gabe Brewer (JordanMatthews) Kenneth Dula (Jordan-

he has. “How do I get these kids caught up? That’s number one,” Johnson said. “Number two is the kids that are there, you don’t want to treat them like they ain’t nothing. You want the kids that are there today to come back when the dudes are in. So, you put the offense in with not the dudes.” With all three coaches building their respective programs up from the bottom, support like this can be the difference in taking the next step toward success. Morning Will Come At first, Johnson didn’t think much of becoming the first Black head football coach in Jordan-Matthews’ long history. The Siler City native and Jordan-Matthews alum took the job for family reasons. One of them was to be able to fill the shoes of his late father, Rudy Johnson, who was an assistant coach for the Jets while Johnson played there. According to Johnson, the first time someone made a point that he was the first Black man on the job was during Black History Month when his cousin brought it to attention. “It’s definitely something I take hold of,” Johnson said. “It’s a responsibility for me because I know that me being the first is important…Not only for me and my community but for other coaches trying to get their foot in.” Gary said that at the beginning of his time at Seaforth he felt extra pressure because of his race, even though he’s the only coach in school history. In his case, worries came with relating to his players. “With my demographic, we have nothing in common,” Gary said. “But, you’ve got to still build those relationships. Those relationships are what matters.

Matthews) Raje Torres (Jordan-Matthews) Carson Fortunes (Northwood) Gus Ritchey (Northwood) Ashton Elliott (Northwood) Isaiah Blair (Northwood) Mason Powell (Northwood) Ryan Brinker (Northwood) Cameron Fowler (Northwood) Santana Gabriel (Northwood) Grayson Cox (Northwood) Nick Gregory (Seaforth) JT Deloach (Seaforth) Alex Hinchman (Seaforth) Jackson Powell (Seaforth) David Greenway (Seaforth George Weaver (Seaforth) Anthony Vesce (Seaforth) MEN’S SOCCER First Team All-Conference Francisco Ibarra (JordanMatthews) Mario Figueroa (JordanMatthews) Giancarlo Aguila (JordanMatthews) Jonathan Campos (JordanMatthews) Anthony Rodriquez (JordanMatthews)

I’ll tell (players) it’s going to be times in their lives that there’s going to be some challenges, and I know they probably won’t ever go through all the stuff that I’ve seen, but I still tell them those stories…They’ve got to be prepared, and that what football is preparing them for.” For Little, being a relatable coach and educator who also knows the community gives Black students, athlete or not, someone to talk to and find comfort in. Johnson doesn’t have to worry about relatability too much, but when it comes to the pressure of winning, all three coaches put that weight on their own shoulders. Being a head football coach already comes with the pressure of winning. Yet, in addition to looking different and coming in with more unique experiences than most, if not all, of one’s predecessors, being the first Black coach, or second in Little’s case, can make that pressure much more intense — especially when feeling one has to succeed faster to keep the job. “Coaching is a lot, but it’s added pressure when you’re a minority,” Johnson said. “You don’t really get shots on this level, college level nor pro level. So, when you get them, just make sure it’s better off from before you got there.” All three coaches are, in a sense, starting from ground zero. Johnson is trying to return a Jordan-Matthews program to its glory days, Little is trying to establish a long-awaited winning culture at Chatham Central and Gary is laying the foundation at Seaforth. Those situations have brought struggles in the win-loss column, and because their predicaments are so similar, they’ve helped bring the coaches together in support of one another. “When you go back to the group chat, we check in every

Juan Diego (Jordan-Matthews) Daniel Navarro (JordanMatthews) Alex Gallegos (Seaforth) Luigi Baccarelli (Seaforth) Jacob Boyer (Northwood) Gabriel Bueno (Northwood) Defensive Player of the YearJonathan Campos (JordanMatthews) Coach of the Year- Paul Cuadros (Jordan-Matthews) MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY First Team All-Conference Jack Anstrom (Seaforth) Will Cuicchi (Seaforth) Henry McFall (Seaforth) Andrew Parker (Seaforth) London Crowling (Seaforth) Keni Thompson (Seaforth) Jordan Wiley (Northwood) Joe Flynn (Northwood) Jesse Sikes (Northwood) Brian Krebs (Northwood) Thaddeus Hudec (Northwood) Christian Garcia Torres (Jordan-Matthews) Second Team All-Conference Will Lippers (Seaforth) Waylon Vose (Seaforth) Lucas Ferri (Seaforth) Gunnar Smith (Seaforth) Jack Bacheler (Northwood) Easton Evans (Northwood) Owen Zsuppan (Northwood) Christian Smith-Pumalpa (Northwood) Runner of the Year: Jack Anstrom (Seaforth) Coach of the Year: Cameron Isenhour (Northwood)

week,” Johnson said. “We have the humor of us facing each other. Then, we share the same pains. We give an encouraging word like, ‘morning will come.’ Like, hey, it’ll be all right tomorrow.” Sometimes, the coaches may need a different message. In Little’s situation, he has to handle strength and conditioning and other tasks, like laundry, on top of being the head coach. And with being a head coach who wants to win badly, he spends a lot of time studying film and preparing for the next opponent. That brings the problem of a work-life balance for Little. “The football part ain’t really what I have questions about,” Little said. “I’m getting ready to be married. This is the first time where somebody else actually matters…That’s what I’ll be asking about. She’s mad I’m spending all my time over here, how am I supposed to balance this and balance that?...I know it’ll be some long conversations when I’m on the phone with them like, hey man, let’s get a beer or something.” Although times seem tough now for the three programs, they’ve all made baby steps towards better days in the 2023 season. Seaforth won two more varsity games than last year while also brewing a strong young core that went 6-3 at the JV level. Jordan-Matthews also won two more games than the year prior and ended the season with a 2212 win over Graham, the largest margin of victory for the Jets since beating East Chapel Hill, 24-0, in 2021. Chatham Central continuously and visibly improved throughout the season and made the 1A playoffs, despite going 0-10. Should these coaches turn their programs around, they’ll all have themselves to thank when it’s all said and done.

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entertainment First ever Florida Man games will feature beer belly wrestling and ‘evading arrest’ obstacle course The Associated Press ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — It ain’t the Olympics, but a group of Floridians plan to host competitions themed according to the collective antics of the beer-loving, gator-possessing, rap-sheet heavy, mullet-wearing social media phenomenon known as “Florida Man.” Organizers of the “Florida Man Games” describe the competition as “the most insane athletic showdown on Earth.” The games will poke fun at Florida’s reputation for producing strange news stories involving guns, drugs, booze and reptiles — or some combination of the four. Among the contests planned for next February in St. Augustine, Florida, according to organizers, are the Evading Ar-

rest Obstacle Course in which contestants jump over fences and through yards while being chased by real police officers; the Category 5 Cash Grab in which participants try to grab as much money in a wind-blowing booth; and the self-explanatory beer-belly wrestling. “This isn’t just a competition; it’s a one-of-a-kind Floridian spectacle!” organizers said on the games’ website. The “Florida Man” concept crept into the nation’s consciousness a decade ago with the @_ FloridaMan Twitter account. The account, with the tagline “Real-life stories of the world’s worst superhero,” has been home to headlines such as “Florida Man Fire Bombs Garage That Impounded His Car, Hits His Own Vehicle” and “Florida

For the second Halloween in a row, US candy inflation hits double digits The Associated Press SPOOKED BY THE HIGH price of Halloween candy? There’s not much relief in sight. For the second year in a row, U.S. shoppers are seeing double-digit inflation in the candy aisle. Candy and gum prices are up an average of 13% this month compared to last October, more than double the 6% increase in all grocery prices, according to Datasembly, a retail price tracker. That’s on top of a 14% increase in candy and gum prices in October 2022. “The price of candy has gotten to be outrageous,” said Jessica Weathers, a small business owner in Shiloh, Illinois. “It doesn’t make sense to me to spend $100 on candy.” Weathers said she usually buys plenty of candy for trickor-treaters and events at school and church. But this year, she only bought two bags and plans to turn off her porch light on Halloween when she runs out. Other consumers are changing what they buy. Numerator, a market research firm, said its surveys show about one-third of U.S. consumers plan to trade down to value or store brands when buying candy for trick-ortreaters this year. Weather is the main culprit for the higher prices. Cocoa prices are trading at 44-year highs after heavy rains in West Africa caused limited production in the season that began last fall. Now, El Nino conditions are making the region drier and are likely to linger well into the spring. “There may be no price relief in sight, at least through the first half of 2024,” said Dan Sadler, principal of client in-

sights for Circana, a market research firm. Kelly Goughary, a senior research analyst with Gro Intelligence, an agricultural analytics firm, said Ivory Coast — which produces around 40% of the world’s cocoa — is already showing the signs of one of its worst droughts since 2003. Meanwhile, global sugar prices are at 12-year highs, Goughary said. India, the world’s second-largest sugar producer after Brazil, recently banned sugar exports for the first time in seven years after monsoon rains hurt the upcoming harvest. Thailand’s output is also down. Those costs, combined with increases for labor, packaging, and ingredients like peanuts, are pushing up prices for all kinds of candy. Discount grocer Aldi is advertising a 250-piece variety pack of Mars Inc. chocolate bars — including Milky Way, Twix and Snickers — for $24.98. Two years ago, the same package was advertised at $19.54. Hershey Co. — which has raised its prices by 7% or more in each of the last seven quarters —acknowledged this week that higher prices are taking a toll on demand. Hershey’s North American confectionary sales volumes fell 1% in the July-September period. “We know that value and affordability continue to be top-of-the-line for consumers as budgets are stretched,” Hershey’s President and CEO Michele Buck said Thursday on a conference call with investors. Buck said Hershey is trying to meet consumers’ needs with offerings in value stores and pack sizes at various price points.

Man Tried to Pay for McDonald’s With Weed.” General admission tickets to the event are going for $45. Two former stars of the 1990s television show “American Gladiators” have agreed to serve as referees. A St. Augustine resident is behind the games: Pete Melfi, owner of The 904 Now, a media outlet covering St. Johns County. “We thought, ‘How can we really play on these Florida Man headlines that we hear so much about?’ Someone gave me the idea to make it into an athletic competition,” Melfi told the Orlando Sentinel. “It’s going to be a wild day of mud games and Florida-style obstacle courses. It’s going to really be an opportunity to live that Florida Man life for a day.”

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Willie Nelson looks back on 7 decades of songwriting in new book ‘Energy Follows Thought’ The Associated Press LOS ANGELES — Willie starts with the words. It’s one of the surprising revelations in Willie Nelson ‘s new book, “Energy Follows Thought: The Stories Behind My Songs,” an examination of the 90-yearold country legend and soon-tobe Rock & Roll Hall of Famer ‘s seven decades of songwriting. While his guitar is practically an extension of his body at this point, he has always started the writing process by thinking up words rather than strumming chords. To him, it’s doing the hard part first. “The melodies are easier to write than the words,” Nelson told The Associated Press in an interview ahead of Tuesday’s release of his book. He does not, however, write those words down, not even on a napkin. “I have a theory,” he said, “that if you can’t remember ‘em, it probably wasn’t that good.” Nelson actually started out as a poet of sorts. At age 6 in Depression-era Texas, he composed a verse in response to the looks he got when he picked his nose and got a nosebleed while standing in front of his church congregation.

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Nelson performs at the Producers & Engineers Wing 12th Annual GRAMMY Week Celebration in Los Angeles on Feb. 6, 2019. The country legend’s new book, “Energy Follows Thought,” gives the stories behind his most famous songs “My poem was, ‘What are you looking at me for? I ain’t got nothin to say, if you don’t like the looks of me, look some other way,’” he recalled 84 years later. “That was the beginning.” He started writing songs soon after. When he became a superstar in middle age in the mid-1970s, Nelson would be best known for his dynamic live performances

There’s been a Travis Kelce sighting at the World Series. No sign of Taylor Swift, though The Associated Press

There was a mix of cheers and boos the first time the Rangers showed Kelce.

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — There was a Travis Kelce sighting — two of them, actually — at the Word Series. No sign of Taylor Swift, though. The Kansas City Chiefs tight end was shown on the video board twice Friday night during Game 1 of the World Series at the Texas Rangers, who are playing the Arizona Diamondbacks. There was a mix of cheers and boos the first time the Rangers showed Kelce. The second time, the cheers won the day as Swift’s “Shake It Off” played over the public address system. The Chiefs play Sunday at Denver, but Kansas City is less than a two-hour flight from the Dallas area. Kelce wouldn’t have any trouble getting back before the team flies to Colorado. Kelce and Swift have been in a budding relationship since Kelce made overtures toward her after he failed to meet her at a show on her Eras Tour. Swift took him up on an offer to attend a game, and in the six games since the pop superstar did that, Kelce had 499 yards receiving and four touchdowns. Kelce smiled each time he was shown on the board and was doing a subtle dance move to the Swift song the second time, drawing some louder cheers.

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and his guitar and vocal stylings. But as a young man in the 1950s and early ‘60s, he was best known as one of the struggling songsmiths who spent their days and nights at Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge in Nashville. In 1961, three of his songs became hits for other artists: Billy Walker’s “Funny How Time Slips Away,” Faron Young’s “Hello Walls” and, most importantly,

Patsy Cline’s “Crazy,” a song that would become a signature for her and both a financial boon and an ego boost for him. “Because Patsy liked it, I was poor no longer,” he writes in the book. “This particular ‘Crazy’ convinced me, at a time when I wasn’t a hundred percent sure of my writing talent, that I’d be crazy to stop writing.” He would go on to make other writers’ songs his own in the same way. He didn’t write most of the biggest hits associated with him, which came in the 1970s and 80s: “Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain,” “Mammas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys,” “Always on My Mind.” He almost seemed to retire from songwriting when fame finally came to him in the Outlaw Country era, enjoying the chance to record his favorite old standards or the compositions of hot young writers. But he never stopped composing entirely. Director Sydney Pollack prodded him to write a new song for the 1980 Nelson-starring film “Honeysuckle Rose,” on which Pollack was an executive producer. Nelson responded by writing — words first — “On The Road Again.” Pollack was less than thrilled with the lyrics in isolation: “The life I love is makin’ music with my friends, and I can’t wait to get on the road again.” But was pleased when he heard the chugging music that suggested a train, or a tour bus. And Nelson would appreciate the nudge. “Without knowing or trying, in a few little lines, I’d written

the story of my life,” he says in the book. But the songs did get fewer and farther between. More than performing, songwriting can be a young man’s game. “I don’t write as much as I used to,” he told the AP. “The ideas don’t come that quick. I still write now and then.” He did recently write the song that gives the name to his book, “Energy Follows Thought,” for his 2022 album, “A Beautiful Time.” In it, Nelson and co-authors David Ritz and Mickey Raphael give brief backstories to 160 different songs he’s written through the years. It wasn’t prompted by any great sense of reflection. “Some of my business guys thought it would be a good thing to do,” Nelson said. The year of his 90th birthday has been overloaded with events. He was feted by a fellow stars, including Neil Young and Snoop Dogg, in a two-night celebration at the Hollywood Bowl in the summer. And on Friday, the same week the book is released, he’ll be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Last year, fellow country legend Dolly Parton got a spot in the hall, and had mixed feelings about whether she belonged, even turning down the honor at first. But Nelson, whose whole body of work has been built on ignoring the lines between genres, has no such problem. “You can get rock ‘n’ roll in country, rock and roll in any kind of music,” he said.

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