By nORMa B. dennIs FreeLANCe WrIter ndworddesign@gmail.com
It was never Bev Paddock’s plan to turn a long-time personal passion for kayaking into a non-profit, but life’s journey has taken her in that direction.
In October of 2024, Paddock and her husband Cliff applied for a 501(3)(c) non-profit status for a new program, PAIRnc, Paddling for Adaptive & Inclusive Recreation.
“It will accommodate people with various disabilities — physical, intellectual, developmental and communication,” Paddock
explained. “We want to give them the opportunity to paddle, to teach them how so they can do it in more places and not just in a paddle program.”
After retiring from a 40-year career in diabetic education, the Jamestown resident became a L2 kayak instructor with the American Canoe Association. Two years ago, she attended an Endorsement Workshop and began teaching adaptive kayaking.
“I realized that many of the same skills I used during my career could be used to assess
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Lutzweiler sells Carter letters
By CaROL BROOks
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After former president Jimmy Carter’s death Dec. 19, Jamestown resident Jim Lutzweiler went through his collection of memorabilia and pulled out items that related to Carter, including many letters back-and-forth with the president. That story was documented in the Jan. 8, 2025, issue of the Jamestown News
Since then, Lutzweiler decided to auction off his Carter collection for others to enjoy. He picked RR Auction for the Feb. 12 sale.
Why did Lutzweiler decide to sell such memorabilia?
“They have been precious to me, but I am not going to live forever and the time has come for them to generate joy for other parties,” he said, noting he made copies of the letters for his two sons.
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The recent directive by Pres. Donald Trump to the U.S. Mint to no longer mint pennies has raised eyebrows as well as voices in recent days.
In some ways it makes sense. It costs more to make a penny (and a quarter) than the face value of the coin. It costs 3.68 cents to make a penny and 13.77 cents for a nickel.
used in everyday transactions. Technically, however, we do not have pennies, just 1 cent coins.
The idea did not originate with Trump. Pres. Barack Obama mentioned eliminating pennies in a 2013 interview.
Fox Business News said the U.S. Mint’s annual report stated it lost $85.3 million last year on the pennies alone — the 19th consecutive year.
He briefly considered donating them to the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum but decided it already had copies.
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“If it doesn’t, they are certainly welcome to the copies that I have made,” Lutzweiler said. “It is quite possible that the new owner [of the letters] will ultimately do exactly that with them. In the mean-
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The Council for Art Education has designated March as “Youth Art Month.” In recognition of 2025’s special occasion, the Jamestown Public Library is sponsoring a Youth Bookmark Contest. The event runs from March 1-31 and is open to all youths in Guilford County ages 3-18.
“We invite you to call upon your creativity and activate your artistic side as you design a bookmark inspired by or interpreting this year’s theme: Healing Through Art,” said Sarah Likshis, library assistant.
A winner will be selected for four different age groups: 3-5 years, 6-8 years, 9-12 years, and 13-18 years. The winning bookmarks will be displayed and distributed for library patrons to see and enjoy. Stop by the library, or visit its website, www.jamestownpubliclibrary.com, for more details and to pick up a contest form.
“We can’t wait to see all the imaginative and spectacular talent that exists in our wonderful community,” Likshis said.
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time, those letters are pregnant with a lot of stories that I’ve never been told before or told, but not emphasized. I assume the new owner will make good use of those stories and keep them in circula-
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Pennies have been a part of the lives of Americans since 1792. Abraham Lincoln’s image was added in 1909.
According to the U.S. Mint, a bureau of the Treasury department, the name was derived from the Old English “penig,” denoting a coin. The term “penny” was naturally adopted by Americans due to the British influence in the colonies and the coin’s similar role as a small denomination
“This is not going to be a huge savings for government, but anytime we’re spending more money on something that people don’t actually use, that’s an example of something we should probably change,” he said. Over the years, several members of Congress have also proposed disposing of the penny. Even Philip Diehl, a Democrat who ran the U.S. Mint in the 1990s has been calling for the end of the penny for decades. The president ordered the mint to stop making pennies as part of his plan to reduce government waste. This is another of the “does he have the authority to do it” items on Trump’s agenda.
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one hundred days down and counting
By nORMa B. dennIs FreeLANCe WrIter
There are times that things go so wrong people just wish they could have a doover. For Jamestown Elementary School, however, the opposite was true. The 2024 celebration of 100 days of school was so successful, the staff decided to do it all over again.
In the past, the first 100 days of school had been celebrated in individual classrooms. This was the second time it was a school-wide event.
“This year we named the event “Men on a Mission,” said Rhonda Sepulveda, a member of the school’s office support who
coordinated the celebration. “We again aimed to involve 100 incredible men from our community to support our students by volunteering their time and energy to greet them as they began their 100th day of learning.”
On Feb. 13, in spite of the rainy weather, men from all walks of life showed up in the morning to greet students as they arrived by bus, car or other vehicle.
“It’s raining men,” said Dr. Christa DiBonaventura, school principal.
Indeed, it did seem much like a storm as the men arrived, signed in and were assigned their designated spot to greet students. Included in the group were parents, other members of the community, businessmen, athletes, college students,
deputies, firefighters and even a librarian.
The men dressed to represent their careers and teachers and other staff wore apparel representing their alma mater to reinforce the important of continuing education.
“Our goal was to create a dynamic and supportive environment for our students, where they could see positive male role models actively involved in their educational journey,” Sepulveda said. “By volunteering, the men helped enrich the experience of our students as they begin the second half of the school year.”
In addition to being a celebration of the first 100 days of school, the event encour-
Photos submitted (above) Logo for Paddling for adaptive & Inclusive Recreation non-profit. (at left)
Cliff Paddock, left, and Bev Paddock assist Carly during a getOutdoors adaptive paddling session in the pool at the Ragsdale Family yMCa.
Photos submitted
Men from all across the community came to Jamestown elementary school to greet students on their 100th day of class.
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Photo courtesy of Jim Lutzweiler Reply from Jimmy Carter to Jim Lutzweiler scribbled on southeastern Baptist Theological seminary stationary.
aged students to keep up the good work with only 80 days left in the school year.
Those who participated in the “Men on a Mission” showed a special commitment to the school and its students as each was required to register as a volunteer through the official Guilford County Schools website.
“Students were excited and enjoyed seeing the men representing the various departments, businesses and organizations who greeted them as they arrived on campus,” Sepulveda said.
“Before the event, they made signs and put notes in the thank-you bags presented to each man.
“We appreciate the men celebrating this milestone with the students and encouraging the next generation of learners.”
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Appreciation is given to all those who helped sponsor the celebration: Event sponsors: Guilford County Schools, Office Depot, Dollar Tree, Atlas Orange, Publix of High Point, Guilford County Sheriff’s Office, City of High Point-Mayor Pro Tem, Town of Jamestown, Pinecroft-Sedgefield Fire Department, North Carolina A&T University, High Point University and WXII News. School sponsors: Mikahael’s Catering and Chick Fil A.
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The Mint’s website, usmint.gov, states “as a part of the U.S. Department of Treasury, the United States Mint derives its authority from the United States Congress. Congress authorizes every coin and most medals that the U.S. Mint manufactures and oversees the Mint’s operations under its Public Enterprise Fund.”
It seems to be that it would take an act of Congress to stop minting pennies, though there may be some gray area.
“The process of discontinuing the penny in the U.S. is a little unclear,” said Northeastern University professor Robert Triest in a January news release.
“It would likely require an act of Congress, but the secretary of the Treasury might be able to simply stop the minting of new pennies.”
Other countries have stopped minting the smaller denomination coins, including Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Belgium, Hungary, Brazil, Finland and Chile.
The U.S. does have a history of retiring coins,
some penny expressions
• A penny for your thoughts.
• A Penny saved is a penny earned.
• Penny wise and pound foolish
• Lucky penny
• Penny-pinching Pennies from heaven
• To be worth every penny
• A bad penny
• Penny Lane
however, having decommissioned 12 in the past. If we do get rid of the penny, prices will certainly go up, if only a few cents, as businesses round up costs to the nearest nickel. Some businesses may round down costs but that will be detrimental to their profits. It is not known if credit card and other forms of electronic purchases would also round up or still charge the odd cents.
And consider this: if the penny is discontinued, more nickels will need to be minted. Each nickel also costs more to mint that the coin is valued and considerably more than it costs to mint a penny.
Mark Weller is executive director of Americans for Common Cents, a Washington, D.C., organization that provides research to Congress and the executive branch on the benefits of the penny.
“Without the penny, nickel production could nearly double, which would increase the Mint’s losses,” Weller said. “So, it’s just hard to understand how you could produce more nickels that are losing more money than the penny and say you’re going to save money.”
He told ABC News that he believes eliminating the coin “is an absolutely horrible idea. It would be bad for consumers and it would be bad for the economy.”
There are so many pennies currently in circulation that if the Mint did stop making them, we would not notice for years.
Full confession, I collected pennies as a child and was a collector of the state quarters several years ago, but I have no idea what to do with that collection now — except spend them.
I’ve also been known to pick a penny up from the sidewalk.
Personally, I wouldn’t mind getting rid of some of the weight in my wallet.
Photos submitted
(above) Members of the Phi Beta sigma Fraternity greeted students. (Top right) a representative from Office depot, a business that partners with Jes, volunteered to participate. (at right) Rhonda sepulveda, coordinator of the 100-day celebration is shown with dr. ashton Pemberton, a duke, Harvard and UCLa graduate, who was among the volunteers.
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people’s abilities and teach them how to kayak safely,” Paddock said.
Although she enjoys teaching all levels of kayaking, she was drawn to working with the adaptive classes. She serves as a coordinator of the GetOutdoors Pedal and Paddle program, which provides ACA certified instructors and trained safety boaters for two types of adaptive paddling opportunities. The Adaptive Paddling Experience provides people with all abilities the opportunity to enjoy kayaking, whether doing it for the first time or renewing the experience. Adaptive Paddling Skills Class is an instructive program for people with physical or communication disabilities who want to learn paddling strokes, techniques and safety that can lead to more inclusive paddling opportunities.
“GetOutdoors is known for wanting to teach people,” Paddock said. “Its goal is to move participants up.”
The classes have a one-on-one safety ratio with most of the instructors L2 certified. Other volunteers who serve as safety boaters have kayaking experience.
“All volunteers are safety boaters, but not all are instructors,” Paddock explained.
During warmer weather, classes are conducted on various lakes in Greensboro, High Point and Winston-Salem. When colder temperatures take over, kayaking is done at the Ragsdale Family YMCA pool. Each one-time class lasts approximately one and a half hours, but participants may sign up for as many classes as desired.
Greensboro Parks and Recreation has supported the adaptive kayaking program including purchasing tandem boats and other adaptive equipment to use at Lake Higgins.
But Paddock envisioned the adaptive paddling program becoming larger. She wanted to establish a budget to buy specialized equipment that could be used on multiple lakes not just specified ones. She also wanted to provide scholarships for those who need one.
Her vision has resulted in PAIRnc, which is still in the early stages of development. Current board members include Paddock, her husband, Laura Phillips and Mark Springfield.
Springfield works with the Disability Advocacy Center in Greensboro. Although he uses a wheelchair, he has not let that keep him from enjoying the sport of kayaking. He participated in numerous adaptive classes offered through GetOutdoors Pedal and Paddle and became proficient enough to become a safety boater volunteer. His training not only serves as a role model to others, but gave him con-
Photos submitted ( a t right) Bev, Mark springfield and Cliff, left to right, are three of the four board members for the newly formed PaIRnC non-profit. (Below) Bev Paddock’s passion for kayaking led her to form an adaptive kayaking non-profit.
fidence to go kayaking on Lake Michigan during a work trip.
Phillips will be in charge of developing a safety boater program, which trains experienced paddlers to assist participants on the water.
“In order to market to more participants we need more safety boater people to give us that one-on-one ratio on the water,” Paddock said. “We use a one-on-one ratio on the water.”
Paddock is training to teach other instructors with American Canoe Association through its Adaptive Paddling Workshop.
“Three of my safety boater people have taken the workshop so there are now four in this area who have been trained,” Paddock said. “Part of the training includes proper etiquette when working with people with limitations — how to communicate with them.”
Paddock has begun consulting with municipalities that have lakes to help them get adaptive kayaking programs started in their area. She is purchasing additional equipment that will belong to the non-profit and can be used on any lake. PAIRnc’s website is expected to be completed by March and a newsletter will be forthcoming.
“I see my role as networking to let people know about the program and I have a lot of ideas for the future,” Paddock said. “I’m also interested in working with adaptive camping. When Cliff and I go camping I look around to see the setup — if the campground could be used to accommodate people with disabilities.
“Doing this brings me great joy.”
Volunteers interested in working with PAIRnc or anyone interested in donating to the non-profit may contact Paddock at 336-509-8710 or email PAIRnc24@ gmail.com.
An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.
Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC.
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c/o Hutchens Law Firm
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4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311
Phone No: (910) 864-3068
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Firm Case No: 22102 - 108103
Feb. 12, 19, 2025 (1682)
NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND RESCHEDULED FORECLOSURE SALE
NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION GUILFORD COUNTY
WHEREAS, on November 23, 1998, a certain Deed of Trust was executed by Edna W. Johnson and Clifton Johnson as grantor in favor of Wendover Financial Services Corporation as beneficiary and Trusco Services, Inc. as trustee, and was recorded on November 30, 1998. In Book 4779 at Page 0388 in the Office of the Register of Deeds, Guilford County, North Carolina; and WHEREAS, the Deed of Trust was insured by the United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (the Secretary) pursuant to the National Housing Act for the purpose of providing single family housing; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest in the Deed of Trust is now owned by the Secretary, Assignment dated September 17, 2008 and recorded March 13, 2009 in Book 6987
Page 1155, in the office of the Register of Deeds, Guilford County, North Carolina; and WHEREAS, the Secretary is the present holder of the Note secured by the abovereferenced Deed of Trust; and WHEREAS, Grantor has died and the Property described below is not the principal residence of at least one surviving borrower; and WHEREAS, the default upon which this foreclosure and the acceleration of the secured indebtedness is based, is as follows:
That under Paragraph 7(a)(i) of the abovereferenced Note and Paragraph 9(a)(i) of the above-referenced Deed of Trust, upon death of the Borrower/Grantor, should the Property not remain the principal residence of at least one surviving Borrower, the Secretary has the right to demand, and the Secretary has demanded, the immediate payment in full of all outstanding principal and accrued but unpaid interest; and WHEREAS, a default has occurred under the terms and conditions of the above Note and Deed of Trust, in that a demand has been made for the immediate payment in full of all outstanding principal and accrued interest, which remains unpaid; and WHEREAS, the entire amount delinquent as of March 6, 2025 is $122,818.40; and WHEREAS, by virtue of this default, the secretary has declared the entire amount of the indebtedness secured by the Deed of Trust to be immediately due and payable; NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to powers vested in me by the Single Family Mortgage Foreclosure Act of 1994, 12 U.S.C 3751 et seq., by 24 CFR part 27, subpart B, and by the Secretary’s designation of me as Foreclosure Commissioner, recorded on September 11, 2024, in Book 8861 at Page 3096-3099, notice is hereby given that the sale originally scheduled for Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 10:00 AM has been rescheduled and will now be held on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 10:00 A.M. local time, all real and personal property at or used in connection with the following described premises (“Property”) will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder: Being all of Lot 12, Block A, Section B, of Dudley Heights Subdivision, as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 28, Page 41, in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County, North Carolina.*** Commonly known as: 1 Ross Court, Greensboro, NC 27401
The sale will be held at Guilford County Courthouse located in Greensboro, North Carolina. The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development will bid $122,818.40. There will be no proration of taxes, rents or other income or liabilities, except that the purchaser will pay, at or before closing, his prorate share of any real estate taxes that have been paid by the Secretary to the date of the foreclosure sale.
When making their bids, all bidders except the Secretary must submit a deposit totaling $12,281.84 [ 10% of the Secretary’s bid] in the form of a certified check or cashier’s check made out to the Secretary of HUD. A deposit need not accompany each oral bid. If the successful bid is oral, a deposit of $12,281.84 must be presented before the bidding is closed.
The deposit is nonrefundable. The remainder of the purchase price must be delivered within 30 days of the sale or at such other time as the Secretary may determine for good cause shown, time being of the essence. This amount, like the bid deposits, must be delivered in the form of a certified or cashier’s check. If the Secretary is the highest bidder, he need not to pay the bid amount in cash. The successful bidder will pay all the conveying fees, all real estate and other taxes that are due on or after the delivery date of the remainder of the payment and all other costs associated with the transfer of title. At the conclusion of the sale, the deposits of the unsuccessful bidders will be returned to them.
The Secretary may grant an extension of time within which to deliver the remainder of the payment. All extensions will be for 15-
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day increments for a fee of $500.00, paid in advance. The extension fee shall be in the form of a certified or cashier’s check made payable to the Secretary of HUD. If the high bidder closes the sale prior to the expiration of any extension period, the unused portion of the extension fee shall be applied toward the amount due. If the high bidder is unable to close the sale within the required period, or within any extensions of time granted by the Secretary, the high bidder may be required to forfeit the cash deposit or, at the election of the foreclosure commissioner after consultation with the HUD representative, will be liable to HUD for any costs incurred as a result of such failure.
The Commissioner may, at the direction of the HUD representative, offer the property to the second highest bidder for an amount equal to the highest price offered by that bidder. There is no right of redemption, or right of possession based upon a right of redemption, in the mortgagor or others subsequent to a foreclosure completed pursuant to the ACT.
Therefore, the Foreclosure Commissioner will issue a Deed to the purchaser(s) upon receipt of the entire purchase price in accordance with the terms of the sale as provided herein. HUD does not guarantee that the property will be vacant. The scheduled foreclosure sale shall be canceled or adjourned if it is established, by documented written application of the mortgagor to the Foreclosure Commissioner not less than 3 days before the date of sale, or otherwise, that the default or defaults upon which the foreclosure is based did not exist at the time of services of this notice of default and foreclosure sale, or all amounts due under the mortgage agreement are tendered to the Foreclosure Commissioner, in the form of a certified or cashier’s check payable to the Secretary of HUD, before public auction of the property is completed. The amount that must be paid if the mortgage is to be reinstated prior to the scheduled sale is $$122,818.40 as of January 16, 2025, plus all other amounts that would be due under the mortgage agreement if payments under the mortgage had not been accelerated, advertising costs and postage expenses incurred in giving notice, mileage by the most reasonable road distance for posting notices and for the Foreclosure Commissioner’s attendance at the sale, reasonable and customary costs incurred for title and lien record searches, the necessary out-of-pocket costs incurred by the Foreclosure Commissioner for recording documents, a commission for the Foreclosure Commissioner, and all other costs incurred in connection with the foreclosure prior to reinstatement. Tender of payment by certified or cashier’s check or application for cancellation of the foreclosure sale shall be submitted to the address of the Foreclosure Commissioner provided below.
Date 03/06/2025 Riley, Pope & Laney, PLLC David A. Simpson NC Managing Partner 700 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Suite A Matthews, NC 28105 T: (980) 201-3888 60187 Feb. 19, 26; March 5, 2025 (3744)
AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION GUILFORD COUNTY BEFORE THE CLERK 22SP001942-400
Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Phillip Louis Lair (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Phillip Louis Lair) to William R. Echols, Trustee(s), dated April 30, 2015, and recorded in Book No. R 7698, at Page 1659 in Guilford County Registry, North Carolina. The Deed of Trust was modified by the following: A Loan Modification recorded on September 18, 2019, in Book No. R 8196, at Page 2070, default having been made in the payment of the promissory note secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds Guilford County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse, West Door U-G Level in Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:00 AM on March 4, 2025 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in Greensboro in the County of Guilford, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows:
The following described property:
Situated in the City of Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina.
Being all of Lot 6, of Abbott Oaks at Lake Jeanette Subdivision as shown on map thereof recorded in Map Book 139, Page 30 of the Guilford County Public Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 2101 Abbott Drive, Greensboro, North Carolina.
Assessor’s Parcel No: 0057608
Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in N.C.G.S. §45-21.23.
Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by N.C.G.S. §7A-308(a)(1).
The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition are expressly disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or prior encumbrances of record and any recorded
releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws.
A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale.
If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in its sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.
Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property
An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.
Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC.
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE
c/o Hutchens Law Firm
P.O. Box 1028
4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION GUILFORD COUNTY BEFORE THE CLERK 24SP002355-400
Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Marie S. Howard (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Marie S. Howard) to James P. Bonner (Member/Manager) Brock and Scott, PLC, Trustee(s), dated July 15, 2017, and recorded in Book No. R 7962, at Page 740 in Guilford County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the promissory note secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds Guilford County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse, West Door U-G Level in Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:00 AM on March 4, 2025 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in Greensboro in the County of Guilford, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: The following property in Morehead Township, Guilford County, North Carolina, described as follows:
All of Lot 134, Section 2, Westbury
Subdivision, as per plat thereof recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County, North Carolina, in Plat Book 39, at Page 100. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 2300 Phoenix Drive, Greensboro, North Carolina.
Subject to restrictive covenants recorded in Book 2285 at Page 106, other restrictions and easements of record.
The above land was conveyed by Surety Construction Co., see Book BI, 2418, Page 480.
Subject to restrictions, reservations, easements, covenants, oil, gas, or mineral rights of record, if any.
Being the same premises conveyed to Frank J. Howard and wife, Marie S. Howard from Fred Lenton Miller and wife, Dallas Walton Miller by Deed dated 4/29/1970, and recorded on 4/30/1970, at Book 2479, Page 119, in Guilford County, NC.
Assessors Parcel Number: 0051168
Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in N.C.G.S. §45-21.23.
Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by N.C.G.S. §7A-308(a)(1).
The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition are expressly disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws.
A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in its sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.
Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property
An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.
Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC.
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068
AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION GUILFORD COUNTY BEFORE THE CLERK 23 SP 1086
Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Terry D. Bartley and Terry Demetrial Bartley (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Terry D. Bartley and Terry Demetrial Bartley) to Anthony C. McLaughlin, Trustee(s), dated October 28, 2022, and recorded in Book No. R 8674, at Page 113 in Guilford County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the promissory note secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds Guilford County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse, West Door U-G Level in Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:00 AM on March 4, 2025 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in Browns Summit in the County of Guilford, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows:
BEING all of Lot 83 of BROOKE MEADOWS, SECTION 2, PHASE 2, SHEET 4 OF 5, as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 163, Page 68, in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County, North Carolina. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 2595 McCullum Court, Browns Summit, North Carolina.
Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in N.C.G.S. §45-21.23.
Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by N.C.G.S. §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition are expressly disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale.
If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in its sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.
Additional Notice for
in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.
Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination.
Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC.
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE
c/o Hutchens Law Firm
P.O. Box 1028
4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311
Phone No: (910) 864-3068
https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com
Firm Case No: 15075 - 67422
Feb. 19, 26, 2025
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION GUILFORD COUNTY BEFORE THE CLERK
24SP002897-400
Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Helmsman Homes, LLC, a North Carolina Limited Liability Company, Eric Wood, Guarantor and Zeno B. Hawkins, Guarantor (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Helmsman Homes, LLC, a North Carolina Limited Liability Company and Eric Wood, Guarantor and Zeno B. Hawkins, Guarantor) to Sean C. Walker, Trustee(s), dated June 9, 2022, and recorded in Book No. R 8626, at Page 2088 in Guilford County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the promissory note secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds Guilford County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse, West Door U-G Level in Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:00 AM on March 4, 2025 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in High Point in the County of Guilford, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at an iron stake in the East line of Fairview Street in the Northwest corner of Lot No. 4, Block A, Loflin. Kinley & Son Map, Plat Book 2 page 28, also being the Northwest corner of property described in deed to City of High Point, Book 3241, page 686, and running thence from said beginning point along the East line of Fairview Street, N. 0 deg. 08’ E. 60 feet to a point in the Southwest corner of Lot No. 2, Block A of said Subdivision, being the Southwest corner of property conveyed to the Meaphysics Church by deed recorded Book 1692, page 377, and running thence along the South line of said Lot No. 2, being the South line of said Church, S. 89 deg. 57’ E. 200 feet to a point in the line of property described in deed to City of High Point, recorded Book 3241, page 686, and running thence along the City of High Point line, S. 0 deg. 08’ W. 50 feet to an iron stake, a corner in City of High Point Property and also being in the North line of Lot No. 4, Block A, of said Subdivision; thence along the North line of lot No. 4, also being the City of High Point Property line, N. 89 deg. 57’ W. 200 feet to the point and place of BEGINNING, and being all of Lot No. 3 of Block A of Loflin, Kinley & Son Property, as shown on map duly recorded in Plat Book 2 at page 28, In the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County, N. C., SAVE AND EXCEPT the Easternmost 19 feet thereof, and being known as 711 Fairview Street, High Point, N, C., and being the same property conveyed to Louis B. Haizlip by deed recorded Book 500, page 164, Guilford County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 711 Fairview Street, High Point, North Carolina.
Also known as 711 Fairview Street, High Point, NC 27260 Parcel ID: 7800201881
Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in N.C.G.S. §45-21.23.
Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00)
LEGAL NOTICES
required by N.C.G.S. §7A-308(a)(1).
The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition are expressly disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws.
A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale.
If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in its sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.
Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property
An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.
Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC.
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE
c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com
Firm Case No: 23736 - 118044 Feb. 19, 26, 2025
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION GUILFORD COUNTY BEFORE THE CLERK 24SP002297-400
Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Ethel D. Morehead (deceased) and Isaiah S. Morehead (deceased) (PRESENT RECORD
OWNER(S): Ethel D. Morehead and Isaiah S. Morehead) to BB&T Collateral Service Corporation, Trustee(s), dated November 12, 2010, and recorded in Book No. R 7188, at Page 31 in Guilford County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the promissory note secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds Guilford County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse, West Door U-G Level in Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:00 AM on March 4, 2025 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in Greensboro in the County of Guilford, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows:
A tract or parcel of land in the County of Guilford and State of North Carolina, in Jefferson Township, adjoining the lands of and others, and bounded as follows:
All of Lot 9, Lake Haven Subdivision, as per
plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 30, Page
40, office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County, North Carolina. Together with Improvements located thereon; said property being located at 1605 Youngs Mill Road, Greensboro, North Carolina.
PARCEL NUMBER 0116015
Loan Nbr: 9014081876-09005-6049005
Accurate Nbr: 508215 Form # 1302
Address: 1605 YOUNGS MILL RD, GREENSBORO,NC
Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in N.C.G.S. §45-21.23.
Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by N.C.G.S. §7A-308(a)(1).
The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition are expressly disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws.
A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale.
If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in its sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.
Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property
An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.
Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC.
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Firm Case No: 21998 - 107468 Feb. 19, 26, 2025
AMENDED NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION GUILFORD COUNTY BEFORE THE CLERK 24SP000689-400
Address of Property: 807 Northern Shores Point, Greensboro, NC 27455
Tax Parcel ID: 72028
Present Record Owner: H3 Cube LLC
Trustee may, in the Trustee sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in N.C.G.S. 45-21.23. Said property is sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale.
The real property described above is being offered for sale AS IS, WHERE IS and will be sold subject to all superior liens, unpaid taxes, and special assessments and any liens or encumbrances that would not be extinguished by non-judicial foreclosure. Neither the Substitute Trustee nor the holder of the Note secured by the Deed of Trust being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representatives of either the Substitute Trustee or the holder of the Note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed.
The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as required by law. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, and any Land Transfer Tax as required by N.C.G.S. 7A-308(a)(1). Third party, must pay the full bid amount, less any deposit that has been paid to the Substitute Trustee, immediately upon demand after the conclusion of the final upset bid period. Failure of the bidder to comply with the bid shall result in the resale of the property, with the defaulting bidder remaining liable upon their bid under the provisions of N.C.G.S. 45-21-30.
If the Trustee or Substitute Trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey title include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the sale and reinstatement of the loan without knowledge of the Substitute Trustee(s). If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Substitute Trustee(s), in its/their sole discretion, if it/they believe(s) the challenge to have merit, may declare the sale to be void and return the deposit.
The purchaser will have no further remedy.
Additional Notice where the Real Property is Residential with less than 15 Rental Units: An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the Clerk of Superior Court of the County in which the property is sold.
Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or/after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the Notice that is at least ten (10) days, but no more than ninety (90) days, after the sale date contained in the Notice of Sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the Notice of Termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of such termination. This is a communication from a debt collector. The purpose of this Communication is to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose, except as stated below in the instance of bankruptcy protection. If you are under the protection of the bankruptcy court or have been discharged as a result of a bankruptcy proceeding, this notice is given to you pursuant to statutory requirement and for informational purposes and is not intended as an attempt to collect a debt or as an act to collect, assess, or recover all or any portion of the debt from you personally. FN# 3069.00424 60218 Feb. 19, 26, 2025
UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by H3 Cube LLC dated December 15, 2023 and recorded on December 21, 2023, in Book 8789 Page 118, in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County, North Carolina; and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness secured thereby and, pursuant to demand of the holder of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust, the undersigned Goddard & Peterson, PLLC (Substitute Trustee) will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, on February 27, 2025 at 2:00 PM and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Guilford, North Carolina and being more particularly described in the above referenced Deed of Trust, together with all improvements located thereon:
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One-Pot lemon Garlic shrimp and rice: A Dish That’s Easy, Elegant, and Surprisingly Frugal
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Shrimp, once seen as a splurge, has become a frugal choice -- not because shrimp prices have dropped, but because everything else has gone up! This seafood favorite is now an economical protein compared to the skyrocketing costs of beef, chicken and even eggs. Pair that with one-pot preparation, and you’ve got dinner that’s easy on your wallet and your schedule.
One-pot recipes streamline prep, cooking and cleanup, leaving you with more time to enjoy your meal and less time spent scrubbing dishes. This dish is fast, flavorful and destined to become a weeknight favorite.
oNe PoT LeMoN GARLIC SHRIMP
Yield: 4-6 servings
Total Time: 30 minutes
16 ounces uncooked shrimp (41-60 size), thawed and peeled
1 fresh lemon, see note below*
3 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
2 cups long-grain white rice
2 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon old Bay Seasoning
2 tablespoons chopped parsley (optional)
Prep the Ingredients: If using frozen shrimp, thaw and peel before starting.
Zest the lemon, reserving the zest. Slice lemon in half, juice half the lemon (about 2 tablespoons juice) and slice the other half for garnish.
Saute the Garlic and Rice: Heat a deep skillet over medium heat. Add butter and garlic, and red pepper, sauteing until fragrant (1-2 minutes). Stir in the rice and continue sauteing for another 1-2 minutes until the rice begins to toast lightly. You might hear a faint crackling sound.
Add Liquid and Seasoning: Carefully pour in the chicken broth, water, lemon
Photo courtesy of www.JasonCoblentz.com
juice and half the lemon zest. Stir in the Old Bay and parsley. Give everything a good stir to combine. Cook the Rice: Cover the skillet with a lid and bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 12 minutes.
Add the Shrimp: After 12 minutes, most of the liquid should be absorbed. Lift the lid briefly to scatter the shrimp across the top of the rice. Replace the lid and continue cooking on low for 5 minutes.
Let It Rest: Without removing the lid, remove the skillet from the heat. Let it rest for an additional 5 minutes. During this time, the shrimp will finish cooking, becoming pink and opaque.
fluff and Serve: Gently fluff the rice with a fork, mixing in the shrimp slightly. Garnish with the reserved lemon slices, lemon zest and a sprinkle of fresh parsley, if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!
To save time, use pre-minced garlic or frozen shrimp that’s already peeled.
Want to switch up the flavors? Try Italian seasoning with a sprinkle of Parmesan
for a Mediterranean twist, or black pepper and grated Parmesan for a cacio e pepestyle dish.
Craving spice? A dash of Cajun seasoning, or smoked paprika adds a bold kick. For a fresh take, toss in fresh dill and a touch of crumbled feta. Love warm, aromatic flavors? Stir in a pinch of curry powder and a splash of coconut milk for a subtle, creamy depth.
Or go zesty with lime juice, cilantro and a hint of chili for a vibrant, Southwestinspired version.
The combination of tender shrimp, fluffy rice and bold seasonings -- whether it’s zesty lemon and garlic, smoky Cajun spice or a Mediterranean twist -- makes this dish a winner. We hope you try your favorite variations and love it as much as we do!
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tion, where it might take a researcher many years to discover them in the Carter library and put them to good use.”
Lutzweiler contacted RR Auction to sell his correspondence.
“I have never worked with this auction house before or any auction house,” he said. “I contacted them about autographs that I have of Roberto Clemente and Santa Anna who killed Davy Crockett at the Alamo. I will be posting them with this auction house in the future. But when I contacted them originally about the Clemente autograph, the discussion got around to the letters of Jimmy Carter. The auction house expressed interest in selling them, and I consented to this arrangement.”
The description on RR Auction’s website states, “ Comprehensive, content-rich correspondence archive of Jimmy Carter, containing 70 signed letters
from the former American president, who remarks on religion, politics, health and family, and notable figures of past and present, ranging from Winston Churchill and Martin Luther to Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. … The archive contains an exhaustive subject table that offers unique, educational insight into the personal thoughts, philosophies, and interests of the architect behind the historic Camp David Accords Included in the auction were more than just Jimmy Carter letters. Lutzweiler said the auction featured all kinds of autographs of other presidents and other people like Princess Diana and Charles and the baseball player Roberto Clemente. He also included printed and PDF copies of his 189-page unpublished memoir, “Jimmy C. and Me: Jimmy L. The President and One of His Pen Pals.” Also included are four
letters from Rosalynn Carter, also addressed to Lutzweiler, dating from 2007 to 2018.
“There are lots of good stories to be told around the dinner table that can be found in these letters,” Lutzweiler said. “I think the reason that the correspondence went on for 19 years is because our exchanges were based upon a brotherhood relationship rather than as a president and a citizen or a superior and an inferior.”
Lutzweiler’s auction closed on Feb. 12. The items sold for $21,360 to what Lutwzeiler believes was a sole bidder.
Visit https://tinyurl.com/ JimmyCarterletters to view all the items that were up for auction and read the letters which are posted online.
Lutzweiler’s unpublished book, “Jimmy C. and Me: Jimmy L,” may be acquired by contacting the author at stjimbow@ gmail.com. C
