Sgt. A. Dale, of District 3 of the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office, gave the annual report to the Jamestown Town Council on Jan. 21. She was accompanied by Capt. Howell.
Dale said the number of computer-aided dispatch (CAD) calls, or calls for service, dropped in 2024 — but only by 10 calls, 918 in 2023 down to 908. For the first six months of the year as well as the last one, the call rate was down, with August remaining the same and July, Sept.-November rising.
“A couple of those months were actually a significant decrease,” Dale said.
Response times are always an important factor in how quickly an officer can arrive at a scene.
“For the last six years, Jamestown has [had] the best response time,” Dale added. “We make sure we get out there as quickly and safely as we can. Our response times are lower than most of the other districts.”
Dale said Jamestown is the second zone in size. Other zones include Summerfield, Stokesdale, Oak Ridge, Whitsett, Sedalia and Pleasant Garden.
“The most calls we received [were] residential and business burglar alarms, quite a few welfare checks, assistance with fire and EMS, disorderly subjects/crowds, suspicious activity/subject/vehicle, and 44 trespassers,” she said.
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dAnCe StudIo hoStS BenefIt
Triple Threat School of Dance, Music & Acting will host its 21st annual benefit on Feb. 9. This year’s proceeds will go to support BackPack Beginnings’ Beyond the Basics.
The performance will be held at Reynolds Auditorium, 301 N. Hawthorne Road, Winston-Salem. Doors open at 1:30 p.m., with the performance starting at 2 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person. Call or text Triple Threat at 336-6926369.
tItAn CIVIC BAnd SeekS MeMBerS
GTCC and the High Point Arts Council are seeking new community members for the community’s Titan Civic Band. Needed are woodwind, brass and percussion instrument players.
The Titan Civic Band is composed of GTCC students, faculty, staff and members of the community. The band practices weekly on Wednesdays from 7-9 p.m. during each GTCC semester. Both practices and performances take place at the Centennial Station Arts Center in High Point.
The band hosts two concerts each semester, with the spring performances scheduled for March 5 and April 16. No tryouts are required, and interested parties may visit https://www.highpointarts.org/titancivicband or email rvford@gtcc.edu
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A Moment In Time meeting on Feb. 18 is sure to have participates thinking about love as they explore the book “Love Monster” and enjoy love songs lead by Robin Gentile.
AuthoraCare is the sponsor for this month’s meeting.
Designed for people with dementia and their care partners, A Moment In Time meetings are held every third Tuesday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. in the Jamestown United Methodist Church fellowship hall, 403 E. Main St. If the church is closed due to inclement weather, the meeting will be canceled.
A Moment In Time is a place to relax and enjoy games, crafts, snacks and friendly conversation. Park and enter at the front left side of the church. Guests with wheelchairs or walkers may enter from the back under the portico. Reservations are requested but not required. For more information or to register, contact Laura Gulledge at 336906-0430 or lauragulledge@gmail. com
Highlights of past meetings may be found at https://www.facebook.com/ jumcmemorycafe
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“About everything else was around 20 or fewer calls for service.”
Councilmember Martha Wolfe asked if there were statistics that could tell times of day crime happens in Jamestown. Dale said not presently.
“There are different crimes day and night,” Capt. Howell said.
Councilmember Sarah Glanville asked if it was possible to get
the locations where crimes were committed, noting that Sheetz and Dollar General had been major targets in the past. Howell said she would get back with the Town on this.
The Sheriff’s Office operates three District Offices within the county in addition to the two main offices that are located in Greensboro and High Point. The district offices provide 24/7 patrol services to the citizens of each district.
The Guilford County Sheriff’s Office District 3 is located at 211 Hillstone Dr. in Jamestown. The District’s boundaries are Interstate 40 on the north, west along Forsyth County and the City of High Point, south along Randolph County and east along the Greensboro city limits. The Town
of Jamestown contracts with the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office to provide additional law enforcement services within the town. District 3 is staffed by a captain, lieutenant, five sergeants, four detectives, 24 patrol deputies and an office manager. District 3 services the incorporated towns of Jamestown, Pleasant Garden and the unincorporated areas of Climax and those neighborhoods outside the city limits of Archdale, High Point and Greensboro within district boundaries. The primary function of District 3 is uniformed patrol and the criminal investigations of crimes related to assaults, burglary, theft, fraud, forgery, vehicle theft, possession or receiving stolen property and juvenile criminal offenses.
GTCC awards mLK Jr. Service awards to two college staff members, a student
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Guilford Technical Community College honored two employees and a student with its annual GTCC MLK Jr. Service Award Wednesday night at a community celebration hosted at North Carolina A&T University.
GTCC civil engineering/ geomatics technology professor Terrence Garraway was selected as the college’s faculty award winner, while Thomas Barksdale II D.Min., the assistant director of student conduct and community standards, was named the GTCC staff award winner.
Tonalmitzin (Toni) Guzman Perez was named the student winner of the GTCC MLK Jr. Service Award. In honor of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., the award honors members of the GTCC community who demonstrate a commitment to King’s ideals and further the college’s commitment to diversity. Nominees must exemplify a commitment to fostering a diverse campus community and a personal com-
mitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
“‘I have a dream’ Dr. Martin Luther King once said. Today, I can say I share his dream too,” said Guzman Perez. “Braveness, leadership, but most important sharing our hearts. This is the way to accomplish peace and happiness, the dream we want. I’m sure good things are to come.”
Guzman Perez, a chemistry major, helped guide the chem-
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istry club while also serving as the president of the International Club and volunteering in the community.
Her nominator said, “I have seen Toni be resourceful countless times, and every time she succeeds in making the best of the situation and making everything run smoothly.”
Garraway provides a model for leadership to his students and goes the extra mile to help any engineering department stu-
dents, according to his nominator, and works tirelessly with city, state, and private companies to help students find employment.
The award, Garraway said, “is a reflection of my passion for providing a diverse and communal pathway for student success.”
Barksdale was nominated for the award by a student, who said the professor’s “mentorship was encouraging and supportive of my education” and that Barksdale “exemplified leadership.”
“I am humbled by this award. The fact that this nomination came from a student makes this truly transformative,” said Barksdale. “Dr. King and I share membership in the same fraternity, and I am honored to accept this award for his posture toward justice, fairness, and equity.”
Guilford Technical Community College is the third largest of 58 institutions in the North Carolina Community College System. GTCC serves over 30,000 students annually from five campuses and a Small Business Center. For more information, visit gtcc.edu, Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
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Homeplace has historic letter regarding freed slave
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The Historic Jamestown Society and Mendenhall Homeplace are in possession of an historic piece of black history. On Feb. 19, 2008, fittingly during Black History Month, at the Mendenhall Homeplace, Sherman Ampey and his wife, Darlene Wilson, donated to the Homeplace a copy of a letter written by George C. Mendenhall of Jamestown to his uncle, Isaac Gardner, in September 1829. In it, Mendenhall recommends James Ampey, “a man of color who lived with me 6 years,” to Gardner.
Former Historic Jamestown Society President Bill Harris and former Museum Director Rebecca
Lasley, accepted the letter.
The Ampeys, from Paw Paw, Michigan, enjoyed researching their heritage, especially Sherman’s African-American ancestors. What the Ampeys learned on their trip was more than they hoped for.
Like many people at the time, James Ampey was leaving North Carolina to go to Indiana, which had passed the Northwest Ordinance (Freedom Ordinance) in 1787 calling for a ban on slavery. Indiana was a popular destination on the Underground Railroad. Mendenhall had awarded James and his wife Dicey their freedom earlier in 1829.
Mendenhall asked Gardner, who lived in Union County, Indiana, to
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Another Groundhog Day has come and gone. Punxsutawney Phil’s prediction of six more weeks of winter this year may not have set well with many people. In North Carolina alone we have had more “winter” weather so far than in several years combined. But not to worry — Phil
and his relatives are accurate less than half the time. Some estimates are only 39 percent accurate since records began in 1887. You may as well toss a coin. Of course, all the lights around him Sunday morning probably had something to do with seeing his shadow. Apparently we can blame German immigrants for this weird day in the United
GTCC President anthony Clarke Ph.d., MLK Jr. service award recipients: Thomas Barksdale II d.Min., Tonalmitzin (Toni) Guzman-Perez, Terence Garraway, and GTCC Vice President for student services ann Proudfit Ph.d.
Photo courtesy ABC News Punxutawney Phil addresses his fans on Feb. 2.
From The Front
JBA hosts special networking social
connect to one another to discuss relative updates and plans for the organization.
Change for change’s sake is not necessarily a good thing, but on the other hand, change can also provide a positive experience. Members of the Jamestown Business Association are hoping that changes to its meeting times for 2025 will give more people the opportunity to participate and provide input into the group’s activities and plans for the future.
During a special networking social held at Potent Potables on Jan. 30, new JBA president Victoria Jones announced there would no longer be noon business meetings. Instead, members are invited to attend Zoom meetings on the third Monday of each month at 6 p.m.
Members will be provided a code with which they may
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look after Ampey and help him purchase land. James and Dicey Ampey had 13 children and eventually owned their own property.
Levi Coffin, known as the “Father of the Underground Railroad,” deeded Ampey four acres on a land contract from 1839-1853. The Ampeys have the original document. The property was located a mile northeast of Newport (now Fountain City), New Garden Township, Wayne County, Indiana. George C. Mendenhall was the brother of Richard who owned the Mendenhall Homeplace on West Main Street. Being Quaker, the Mendenhalls did not own slaves originally but some came into the family through marriage. Through his first marriage, George C. was one of the largest slaveowners in Guilford County.
But his second marriage to Delphina Gardner, a wellregarded Quaker minister, changed the course of his life. Delphina would have nothing to do with slavery, so Mendenhall legally pro-
Networking meetings will still be held the first Thursday of each month at 6 p.m.
“Our vision is to hold these meetings at a different business each month,” said Emily Wagoner, vice president. “We are trying to make all our meetings more convenient for everyone.”
Following an introduction of all the new JBA officers — including, Jones, Wagoner, Angela Morrow, secretary, and Rob Garland, zone director, members and guests were free to meet and mingle to learn more about each business represented.
The next networking meeting is Feb. 6 at Barrel and Company, 122 E. Main St.
Another change is the opportunity for new members to pay dues using Pay-
pal @jamestownbiz. They may also send a check to Jamestown Business Association at P.O. Box 1405, Jamestown.
It might seem that Christmas has just passed, but February is already here and preliminary discussions for the 2025 Christmas on Main have begun. Following suggestions made in a survey of participating businesses, JBA is considering a onetime event in December, probably on the weekend. As the year advances, more details will be reviewed in order to made this annual event special for the community.
To learn more about the Jamestown Business Association and find a directory of its members check the website jamestownbusiness association.org.
In 2008, former Museum director Rebecca Lasley and former HJs President Bill Harris look at the letter donated by sherman ampey. The letter is a copy of one written by George C. Mendenhall of Jamestown to his uncle, Isaac Gardner, in september 1829. In it, Mendenhall recommends James ampey, “a man of color who lived with me 6 years,” to Gardner. Mendenhall asked Gardner, who lived in Union County, Indiana, to look after ampey and help him purchase land.
cured the freedom of his slaves.
Sherman Ampey is the great-great grandson of James who was born about 1793 in Richmond, Va., but worked as an overseer on the farm of Mendenhall in Jamestown. He married Dicey Haithcock, who was from Raleigh. Shortly after their marriage they moved to the Mendenhall farm.
One of Sherman’s relatives had done extensive research on the family which was passed on to Sherman. The letter had been kept in the family since the 1800s and was part of the research Sherman received.
When he realized the historical significance of the letter, he realized that it needed to return to Jamestown. He discovered the Historic Jamestown Society on the Internet and contacted Harris and Lasley. The original
letter went on loan that year to the Indiana State Museum for their research on AfricanAmericans in Indiana.
“This letter certainly belonged to (Jamestown) since it originated here,” said Ampey.
“He was so enthusiastic about coming here,” said Harris about Ampey.
Although part of the letter is missing, the copy is very clear. Lasley said it was easy to read compared to other things.
“I think about our history and I think where would our family be, where would I be, if the Mendenhalls didn’t do what they did,” Ampey said.
“Didn’t give my great-greatgrandparents their freedom and get them to Ohio, then Indiana, and to be free in 1829 – that’s what gets me!
“Darlene and I talk about the commitment of the abolitionists, the Quakers – what
and Feb. 22 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. On Saturday, $10 will allow you to purchase all the books you can fit in a paper bag, which will be provided. Expect to find hardcover and paperback books (recent to vintage); fiction, history, biography, cookbooks, crafts and more; as well as DVDs, children’s books, games and puzzles. Sales will be cash or check only.
Anyone who wishes to help sponsor the event may find sponsorship forms at the front desk of the library Sponsors will be acknowledged in the Jamestown Friends of the Library
text of the letter
Jamestown Sept. 4. 1829
Dear Uncle IsaacJames Ampey a man of Color who lived with me 6 years is now going to Indiana and I advised him to go to thee and in that neighborhood he could live 2 or 3 years or less - and to place his money in thy hands to buy land, and after awhile he could hire some of thy sons perhaps to go with him [and] look out land [and] they could keep him from being imposed on in the purchase — Ampey is a faithful industrious hand when [...] good health and an agreeable person [...] has a very agreeable family - I should [...] glad he could do well in the west. [...] needs some body to see to his business -
Respectfully
Geo. C. Mendenhall
(Record Held at Indiana State Museum)
they went through to free the slaves. I wonder if I could have done that? Could I jeopardize my family, my home, my life, to do that? Would I do that?’ God bless those people.”
The Ampeys found a lot more family history on their 24-hour visit to the area.
While visiting the High Point Public Library to look for records about his greatgreat-grandparents, they ran into local historian Mary Browning. It’s hard to trace any ancestry, but slaves and freed slaves often left no trail to follow. Browning told them that slaves were not allowed to be married so there are no records existing.
Just then Ampey’s wife walked up with a book she found on the shelf which had a copy of the marriage license of James and Dicey Ampey in 1823. Browning was surprised.
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newsletter, on fliers distributed at the book sale, on Facebook and at all other book sales throughout 2025. Proceeds from the sale and sponsorships will go towards enhancing all the Jamestown Public Library has to offer. In case of inclement weather, the event will be rescheduled for Feb. 27-28 and March 1. Check the library website www.jamestownpubliclibrary.com for the latest information.
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SAle on hold
The foreclosure sale of popular entertainment and wedding venue Castle McCulloch has been postponed until at least March 3.
“She said that was the first time she had seen one, where slaves were actually married,” said Ampey.
“This is so cool! What a document! This is a real bonus,” said Ampey about the bond sworn and signed by George Mendenhall.
“The Ampey story is one of many which illustrates the impact and legacy of Jamestown and the Mendenhall family throughout our country,” said Shawn Rogers, current director of Mendenhall Homeplace. “We are honored to serve as stewards and interpreters of this meaningful thread of the rich fabric of our history.”
More on the Ampey family can be seen at the Levi and Catharine Coffin Historic Site in Fountain City, Ind., and on level 2 of the Indiana State Museum in Indianapolis, Ind.
Several parties are involved in the case and have filed appeal notices.
The case began in 2004 when Southeastern Eye Center became a 25 percent owner of the Castle. Southeastern’s principals were to use the castle for a loan for medical equipment. Harris’ brother, Douglas, was the attorney involved in the transaction. However, Southeastern defaulted on the loan. The case has gone back and forth since 2004 and foreclosure action began in 2023.
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Photo by Carol Brooks
Photo by Norma B. Dennis
new officers of the Jamestown Business association include, left to right, seated – Victoria Jones, president; emily Wagoner, vice president; standing – Rob Garland, zone leader; and angela Morrow, secretary. Bob Callicut, treasurer, was not able to attend the meeting.
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advertising Bookmarks
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Avid readers, do you find yourselves in a pickle when you lose your place in a book? All right, maybe that’s a little labored. Still, a brightly colored pickle-shaped bookmark can get your attention no matter what you say about it. And that’s exactly what the Heinz brand counted on with advertising premiums like these diecut cardstock bookmarks.
This set of nine was sold by Morford’s Antique Advertising Auctions for $130. On one side, you have a bright green cucumber with a smiling child or chef holding a Heinz product. On the reverse, there’s a reminder of how “Pure, Clean, Good” Heinz products are, along with a list of a few of their “57 Good Things for the Table,” like (of course) pickles, baked beans, tomato soup and various relishes and sauces.
Photo courtesy of Kovels.com advertising bookmarks like these could preserve your place in a book while promoting the company.
Heinz introduced the “57 Varieties” slogan in 1892. It wasn’t exactly truth in advertising; by that time, the company had over 60 products. There are a few different stories about why the number 57 was chosen: because 5 and 7 are lucky numbers, or because it makes a memorable slogan. Considering that the company has been in business for over 150 years, with the slogan still easy to recognize, either one may be true.
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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION GUILFORD COUNTY BEFORE THE CLERK 24SP002258-400 IN RE:
FORECLOSURE OF A CLAIM OF LIEN HELD BY VANTAGE POINT ASSOCIATION, INC. FOR PAST DUE ASSESSMENTS ON 3911-F PIONEER WAY, GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA 27407
WHICH PROPERTY IS TITLED TO CHARLES MONTE CARSON
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
Under and by virtue of the power of sale and authority contained in that certain Declaration for Vantage Point Association, Inc. and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Guilford County, North Carolina in Book 3178, Page 499, and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness thereby secured and pursuant to the demand of the owner and holder of the indebtedness secured by Claim of Lien 24M001925-400 and pursuant to an Order entered by the Clerk of the Superior Court for Guilford County, North Carolina, entered in this foreclosure proceeding, the undersigned Trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale in the Courthouse of Guilford County, in the City of Greensboro, North Carolina at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 13, 2025, all that certain lot or parcel of real estate, including all improvements and fixtures located thereon, situated, lying and being known as 3911-F PIONEER WAY, GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA 27407, more particularly described on Exhibit “A” attached hereto.
EXHIBIT A
THOSE CERTAIN PREMISES COMPRISING A PORTION OF VANTAGE POINT CONDOMINIUM, SAID CONDOMINIUM, HAVING BEEN ESTABLISHED UNDER CHAPTER 47-A OF THE NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL STATUTES (UNIT OWNERSHIP ACT) AND THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM DATED MAY 1, 1981, AND RECORDED OCTOBER 2, 1981, IN BOOK 3178 AT PAGE 499, OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS OR GUILFORD COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA (THE “DECLARATION ), THE PREMISES IN HEREBY CONVEYED BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
1. UNIT NO. 3911-F OF VANTAGE POINT CONDOMINIUM (THE “UNIT”), AS DESCRIBED IN THE DECLARATION AND AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN OF CONDOMINIUM (THE “PLAN”), WHICH IS RECORDED IN CONDOMINIUM PLAT BOOK 2, PAGE 4246, GUILFORD COUNTY REGISTRY;
2. A .9490 PERCENTAGE UNDIVIDED INTEREST APPURTENANT TO THE UNIT AND ALL COMMON AREAS AND FACILITIES OF THE CONDOMINIUM, INCLUDING THE BUILDINGS AND THE IMPROVEMENTS ON THE LAND DESCRIBED IN THE DECLARATION AND AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN; THE UNIT HEREIN CONVEYED IS INTENDED FOR USE AS A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING. THIS CONVEYANCE IS SUBJECT TO EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS OF WAY OF RECORD, TO AD VALOREM TAXES FOR THE CURRENT YEAR, AND TO THE RESERVATIONS, RESTRICTIONS ON USE AND ALL COVENANTS AND OBLIGATIONS SET FORTH IN THE DECLARATION, IN THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND BYLAWS OF VANTAGE POINT ASSOCIATION, INC., WHICH ARTICLES AND BYLAWS ARE ATTACHED TO SAID DECLARATION AND RECORDED IN THE GUILFORD COUNTY REGISTRY, ALL OF WHICH RESTRICTIONS, PAYMENTS OF CHARGES AND ALL OTHER COVENANTS, AGREEMENTS, OBLIGATIONS, CONDITIONS AND PROVISIONS ARE INCORPORATED IN THIS DEED BY REFERENCE AND CONSTITUTE AND SHALL CONSTITUTE COVENANTS RUNNING WITH THE LAND, EQUITABLE SERVITUDES AND LIENS TO THE EXTENT SET FORTH AND SAID DOCUMENTS AS PROVIDED BY LAW. GRANTEE, HIS HEIRS, SUCCESSORS, ADMINISTRATORS, EXECUTORS AND ASSIGNS, BY ACCEPTING THIS DEED, HEREBY EXPRESSLY ASSUMED AND AGREED TO BE BOUND BY AND COMPLY WITH ALL OF THE COVENANTS, TERMS, PROVISIONS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN THIS DEED, IN THE DECLARATION, AND IN SAID ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, BYLAWS, AND RULES AND REGULATIONS MADE THEREUNDER, INCLUDING, BUT NOT
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LIMITED TO, THE OBLIGATION TO MAKE PAYMENT OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF THE CONDOMINIUM WHICH MAY BE LEVIED AGAINST THE UNIT.
The present record owner of the property is Charles Monte Carson.
The terms of the sale are that the property will be sold for cash to the highest bidder and a cash deposit not to exceed the greater of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid, or Seven Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($750.00) may be required at the time of the sale. 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 owner and holder of the indebtedness 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 conditions are expressly disclaimed.
The property will be sold subject to restriction and easements of record, any unpaid taxes, prior liens and special assessments, any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure, and any tax required to be paid by N.C.G.S. §7A-308(a)(1). The sale will be held open for ten days for upset bids as required by law.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of 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 on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.
Issued the 9th day of January, 2025.
Higgins Benjamin PLLC
William P. Benjamin, Esq., NC Bar #12614 J. Scott Feder, Esq., NC Bar #47253 Scott Hunter Dunagan, Esq., NC Bar #38137 Trustees of the Foreclosure 301 N. Elm Street, Suite 800 Greensboro, NC 27401 Tel: (336) 273-1600
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION GUILFORD COUNTY BEFORE THE CLERK 24SP002427-400
IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY HA THI PHAM AND SUNNY VAN LE DATED DECEMBER 13, 2002 RECORDED IN BOOK NO. 5705, AT PAGE 1105 IN THE GUILFORD COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA
NOTICE OF SALE
Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the above-referenced deed of trust and because of default in payment of the secured debt and failure to perform the agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the holder of the secured debt, the undersigned will expose for sale at public auction at the usual place of sale at the Guilford County courthouse at 10:00 AM on February 20, 2025, the following described real estate and any improvements situated thereon, in Guilford County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Ha Thi Pham; Sunny Van Le, dated December 13, 2002 to secure the original principal amount of $62,625.00, and recorded in Book No. 5705, at Page 1105 of the Guilford County Public Registry. The terms of the said Deed of Trust may be modified by other instruments appearing in the public record. Additional identifying information regarding the collateral property is below and is believed to be accurate, but no representation or warranty is intended.
Address of property: 509 Bacon Court, High Point, NC 27263
Tax Parcel ID: 0179586
The record owner(s) of the property, according to the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are
Ha Thi Pham and Sunny Van Le.
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 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 offered for sale. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. This sale is subject to all prior liens and encumbrances and unpaid taxes and assessments including any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure.
A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required from the highest bidder and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. This sale will be held open ten days for upset bids as required by law. After the expiration of the upset period, all remaining amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in a timely manner will result in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending the outcome of any re-sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Substitute Trustee or the attorney of any of the foregoing.
SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD TENANTS residing at the property: be advised that an Order for Possession of the property may be issued in favor of the purchaser. Also, if your lease began or was renewed on or after October 1, 2007, be advised that you may terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days written notice to the landlord. You may be liable for rent due under the agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.
The date of this Notice is 23rd day of January, 2025.
Grady I. Ingle, Attorney for Substitute Trustee Ingle Law Firm, PA 13801 Reese Blvd West Suite 160 Huntersville, NC 28078 (980) 771-0717
Ingle Case Number: 28768-46756
Feb. 5, 12, 2025 ($1550)
Mailing Address: BCNS Ingle Law Firm C/O Better Choice Notice Solutions, Inc. 9035 Wadsworth Pkwy Suite 2720 Westminster, CO 80021
AMENDED NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY
Guilford County, NC - 24 SP 2165-400
THIS NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY (this “Notice”) is given under and by virtue of an order of the Clerk of Superior Court of Guilford County, NC entered January 29, 2025, authorizing foreclosure in the Special Proceeding entitled “In the Matter of the Foreclosure of the Deed of Trust from Triad East Properties, LLC, Grantor” (the “Foreclosure Proceeding”) which deed of trust was recorded in Book 8125, Page 156, in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County, NC (the “Deed of Trust”) and the power and authority contained in the Deed of Trust; and after a hearing pursuant to the provisions of Article 2A of Chapter 45 of the General Statutes of the State of North Carolina; and under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in the above-referenced Deed of Trust; and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness secured by the Deed of Trust and failure to carry out or perform the stipulations and agreements therein contained and pursuant to the demand of the owner and holder of the indebtedness secured by the Deed of Trust, the undersigned, CR Services, LLC, Substitute Trustee, will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. on the courthouse steps of the Guilford County Courthouse, within the plaza immediately east of the courthouse, located at 201 S. Eugene Street, Greensboro, North Carolina 27401, the real property more particularly described as follows:
BEING all those certain lots, parcels, or tracts of land lying and being in Guilford County,
It does not need to be a groundhog to be the Groundhog Day star. North Carolina has its own version of Punxsutawney Phil. The first official groundhog predictor was Sir Walter Wally, who retired in 2023. For 10 years a white squirrel, Pisgah Penny (full name Penelope Ella Catherine Elizabeth) took over for the retiring Pisgah Pete in the Brevard, N.C., area.
Other creatures include Fufu the hedgehog, Woodstock Willie, Clucksatawney Henrietta (chicken), Scramble the Duck, General Beauregard Lee, Buckeye Chuck, Staten Island Chuck, Bob the Armadillo, Sand Mountain Sam, Filbert the Beaver, and a collection of prairie dogs, opossums, frogs and fish.
States. Observed on Feb. 2, Germans celebrated Candlemas Day, commemorating the day when the Virgin Mary went to Jerusalem’s temple to be purified 40 days after Jesus’ birth and to present the baby to God. The original holiday required observing a badger or hedgehog, but the immigrants switched to groundhogs in the U.S. No reason was given why this weather forecaster was associated with Mary. The day is also known as St. Brigid’s Day. Candlemas was also connected with the prediction of spring. An old English rhyme goes, “If Candlemas be fair and bright, come, Winter, have another flight. If Candlemas brings clouds and rain, go, Winter, and not come again.” Also, when the Candlemas Bear came out of hibernation, spring was on the way.
North Carolina, being more particularly described as follows:
BEING all of Lots 24, 25, and 26, Section C, Jackson Park Subdivision, as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 2, Page 39, Office of Register of Deeds of Guilford County, North Carolina.
Said real property being believed, without representation or warranty, to be located at 803 Oak Street, Greensboro, North Carolina. The record owners of the real property as reflected on the records in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County, NC not more than ten (10) days prior to the posting of this Notice is Triad East Properties, LLC.
TERMS OF SALE:
The purchaser of the real property must pay, in addition to the amount bid, the following items: (i) the fee required by N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7A-308(a)(1) of Forty-Five Cents (45¢) per One Hundred Dollars ($100) or major fraction thereof of the bid amount up to a maximum fee of Five Hundred Dollars ($500), (ii) the excise tax on conveyances required by N.C. Gen. Stat. § 105-228.28 et seq. of One Dollar ($1) per Five Hundred Dollars ($500) or fractional part thereof of the bid amount, and (iii) unpaid ad valorem taxes and assessments.
Pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 45-21.10(b), and the terms of the Deed of Trust, any successful bidder, other than the owner and holder of the indebtedness secured by the Deed of Trust (the “Lender”), may be required to deposit with the Substitute Trustee immediately upon conclusion of the sale a cash deposit not to exceed the greater of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or $750. If the Lender is the successful bidder, the Lender shall not be required to make any deposit with the Substitute Trustee. Any successful bidder, other than the Lender, shall be required to tender the full balance purchase price so bid in cash or certified check at the time the Substitute Trustee tenders to such successful bidder a deed for the real property or attempts to tender such deed, and should said successful bidder fail to pay the full balance purchase price so bid at that time, such successful bidder shall remain liable on the bid as provided for in N.C. Gen. Stat. § 4521.30(d) and (e).
The real property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Substitute Trustee nor the Lender, nor the officers, attorneys, employees, agents, or authorized representatives of either the Substitute Trustee or the Lender make any warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health, or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the real 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. The real property is being sold subject to all liens, encumbrances, unpaid taxes, matters of survey, restrictions, leases and easements of record, unpaid assessments, and other matters of record, if any, which in each case may exist and be senior and superior to the lien of the Deed of Trust pursuant to applicable law.
SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD
TENANTS: If you are a tenant in the real property, be advised that an Order for Possession of the real property may be issued in favor of the purchaser. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving this Notice, 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 this Notice, provided that the grantor/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
This sale will be held open ten (10) days for upset bids as required by law.
This the 30th day of January, 2025.
SUBSTIUTE TRUSTEE CR Services, LLC
By:
Name: Britton C. Lewis
Title: Attorney 235 N. Edgeworth St. Greensboro, NC 27401
Phone: (336) 379-8651 Feb. 5, 12, 2025 (1794)
Coffee break
Salome’s Stars
Week of feB. 10, 2025
ArIeS (March 21 to April 19) A long-forgotten promise is recalled. It’s not too late to follow up on it. You might find a pleasant surprise waiting. Meanwhile, see a doctor about a pesky health problem.
tAuruS (April 20 to May 20) The best way to get over a personal disappointment is to get out, meet old friends, and make new ones! One of those new friends could very well become a special person in your life.
GeMInI (May 21 to June 20)
A chance to invest comes with some strings attached that could cause economic problems later on. Be careful. Cupid favors romantic possibilities with a loving Libra or a passionate Pisces.
CAnCer (June 21 to July 22) A simple problem threatens to turn into a legal showdown unless it’s cleared up soon. Wishing it away won’t help. In addition, a telephone call could lead to a change in travel plans.
leo (July 23 to August 22)
VIrGo (August 23 to September 22) Career advancement involves the need for added training. The investment of your time and effort will pay off. In other news, some stormy personal situations begin to calm down.
lIBrA (September 23 to October 22) Scale back on your grandiose schemes for a while. Neither the time nor the circumstances are right to make the huge financial investment needed to see the matter through. A Gemini has romance on the mind.
SCorPIo (October 23 to November 21) You could soon face a fascinating dilemma: Do you continue seeing a very special person who is currently in your life or renew a relationship with another person who will suddenly return from your past?
SAGIttArIuS (November 22 to December 21) Financial problems need your attention. It’s a good idea to cut back on unnecessary expenses until these money matters are under control.
A close friend who suddenly becomes remote is in need of your warm reassurance. Give it generously. Meanwhile, a misunderstanding on the job creates the potential for future problems. Settle it quickly.
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Moana 2 (PG) — The third highest-grossing film of 2024 was this sequel to Disney’s hit 2016 animated film about Moana (Auli’I Cravalho), the daughter of a Polynesian village chief. Having a bit more experience in the realm of wayfinding and sailing after her last adventure with Maui (Dwayne Johnson), Moana is tasked with searching for a sunken island called Motufetu that can connect all of the islands across the ocean. This time around, she has a bit more help than just the demigod Maui, with a crew consisting of Maui superfan Moni, a quirky
craftswoman named Loto, and a grumpy farmer named Kele. Together, they will be able to break the curse of Motufetu. Out now to rent. (Amazon Prime Video)
“Babygirl (r) — The creators behind this erotic thriller starring Nicole Kidman (A Family Affair) and Harris Dickinson (The Iron Claw) knew exactly what they were doing by signing on these two actors to star opposite each other. Kidman plays tech CEO Romy Mathis, who’s deeply unsatisfied with her marriage with husband Jacob (Antonio Banderas). When a young man named Samuel (Dickinson) begins intern-
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• It is illegal to publish photographs of handcuffed suspects in France, as they’re not to appear guilty until actually proved so.
• The word “king” in a snake’s name indicates that it preys on other snakes.
• St. Lucia is the only country in the world named after a woman. Originally called the Island of the Iguanas by early Carib settlers, the name was later changed after French seamen were shipwrecked there on Dec. 13, the feast day of St. Lucy.
• Studies have shown that spending only a few minutes every day in the New York City subway system can ultimately result in hearing loss.
• When you snap your finger, it moves at about 20 mph.
• Pope Gregory I decreed that rabbit fetuses were marine mammals and they could therefore be eaten during Lent.
A bobsled is so named because early racers bobbed their heads back and forth in an attempt to gain speed. (It didn’t work.)
Then go out and have a great time!
CAPrICorn (December 22 to January 19) What you may now see as a good reason to end a relationship could turn out to be based more on supposition than substance. Don’t make any rash decisions.
AQuArIuS (January 20 to February 18) Change is the watchword for this week. Some Aquarians will be moving to new places while others will be taking new career paths. Steer clear of a family dispute.
PISCeS (February 19 to March 20) Be prepared for a romantic disappointment to become a fading memory with the arrival of a new love — possibly a Gemini. Meanwhile, talk to someone you trust about developing your idea into a marketable product.
Born thIS Week: You have a high regard for loyalty. You give it freely, and you expect it to be returned. You never flinch from making a decision, even if it involves much agitation and soul-searching.
ing at her company, Romy is immediately enticed by him, and a torrid love affair commences between the two of them. But Romy’s career and family life will hang in the balance as she continues to let her inhibitions overpower her reasoning. Out now to rent. (Apple TV+)
67th Annual Grammy Awards (tV-PG) — Hosted by Trevor Noah (The Daily Show) for the fifth consecutive time, the Grammy Award ceremony is now available on streaming after being broadcasted live on Feb. 2. Topping the list of most nominations is
none other than Beyonce, thanks to the release of her eighth studio album, “Cowboy Carter.” Other notable names who were nominated and dominated music during 2024 include Sabrina Carpenter for her album “Short n’ Sweet,” Charli XCX for her album “Brat,” and Best New Artist Chappell Roan. The three aforementioned women also performed during the ceremony, as well as Benson Boone, Billie Eilish, Shakira and Teddy Swims.
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In Case You Missed It Squid Game 2 (r) — The second season of the South Korean survival series Squid Game is out now to stream
three years after the first season was released. After bingeing season one in a couple of days, envisioning another season that could follow up its success seemed nearly impossible, but season two does not disappoint! Following Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae), the winner of the Squid Game in the first season, viewers watch as he once again enters the deadly survival game in an attempt to warn participants of its sinister nature and stop the game entirely. However, the Front Man is hot on Gihun’s heels to ensure that his precious game remains intact. (Netflix)
Strange But True Sudoku
• The annual World’s Biggest Liar competition in Cumbria, England invites entrants from around the world to tell the biggest and most convincing lie they can muster in five minutes. No props or scripts are allowed, nor are politicians or lawyers permitted to compete, as “they are judged to be too skilled at telling porkies.”
• More than four tons of old U.S. paper money is mulched into compost every day.
Cockroaches are so repulsed by humans that if they’re touched by a human, not only do they run away, but they wash themselves. (Personal to cockroaches: The feeling is mutual!)
• Bananas are curved because they grow towards the sun, in a process called “negative geotropism.”
Thought for the Day: “Let us be grateful to people who make us happy, they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.” — Marcel Proust
Photo courtesy of MovieStillsDB Lee Jung-jae stars in Squid Games 2
the mVP of Game day snacks
By PaTTI dIaMOnd DIvAS oN A DIMe
It’s coming up on Super Bowl weekend, and if you know me, you know I’m all in for two reasons: the commercials and the food!
I don’t care who makes the most baskets!
(Please know I’m kidding ... mostly.) Any excuse to host a party, right? And what’s a game day party without a big, cheesy platter of nachos?
This year let’s skip the basic chips-andcheese routine and level up with Pulled Pork Nachos — the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Sweet, savory and spicy, these nachos hit all the right notes. Imagine layers of saucy pulled pork, black beans, jalapenos, BBQ sauce, melty cheese and dollops of sour cream piled high on crunchy tortilla chips.
It’s a touchdown of flavor!
I love making a great big batch of pulled pork — it’s the gift that keeps on giving.
One roast can fuel a bunch of meals: pulled pork sandwiches, tacos, burritos, pork verde stew, or served simply with rice and veggies. And, of course, these nachos.
To make these nachos fabulous without overspending, add more black beans, pinto beans or refried beans to bulk up the dish and stretch your protein. Add any leftover roast veggies, cooked chicken or hamburger to the platter.
eASY Pulled Pork
Yield: 6-8 servings
total time: Varies by method 4-5 pounds pork shoulder, cut into
4 pieces
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 onion, chopped
1 cup BBQ sauce
1 cup chicken broth
Ways to Cook:
Instant Pot: Season pork with salt and pepper. Set Instant Pot to Saute, brown pork on all sides. Add onion and cook briefly. Pour in broth and BBQ sauce; stir. Seal lid; cook on high pressure for 60 minutes. Natural release for 10 minutes; shred pork.
oven: Preheat to 325 F. Season, then brown the pork in an oven-safe pot. Add onion, broth and BBQ sauce. Cover; bake for 3-4 hours until tender. Shred pork; mix with sauce.
Slow Cooker: Season pork; place in slow cooker. Add onion, garlic, broth and BBQ sauce. Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4-5 hours. Shred pork; combine with sauce.
Pulled Pork nAChoS
Yield: 4-6 servings
total time: 15 minutes
1 large (15 to 20 ounce) bag of tortilla chips (store brand is fine)
3 cups shredded, pulled pork
1/2 cup BBQ sauce (homemade or store-bought)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or a cheese blend)
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped 1/4 cup pickled jalapenos (or more, to taste)
1/4 cup sour cream or ranch dressing (optional drizzle) fresh cilantro, green onions, sliced tomatoes and limes wedges (optional garnish)
Preheat oven to 375 F. Spread tortilla chips evenly on a large sheet pan.
Toss the shredded pork with BBQ sauce until evenly coated. Distribute over the chips. Sprinkle the shredded cheese generously over the meat and chips. Distribute the black beans over the cheese. Scatter sliced red onions and pickled jalapenos over the whole thing.
Place in the oven for 8-10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and everything is toasted up nicely.
Remove from the oven and drizzle with sour cream and/or ranch dressing (optional). Sprinkle with fresh cilantro and/or other toppings as desired.
Game day or not, you can’t go wrong with a crispy tortilla chip loaded with smoky, tangy, cheesy goodness. It’s the kind of snack that turns any gathering into a celebration. So, grab your apron, whip up a platter of these nachos, and let the cheering begin!
• “For a small splinter that is buried, try this trick before you go digging around with a tweezer or a sterilized needle. Use a piece of banana peel laid pulp-side-down over the splinter and cover it with a bandage. Leave it on overnight if possible. It has something to do with the enzymes in the peel as it ripens, but it will help draw out the splinter. The peel needs to be nice and ripe, and it might take a couple of tries.” — D.M.
• Need a substitution for buttermilk? You can use an equal amount of plain, unflavored yogurt, or for each cup, add a teaspoon of vinegar or lemon juice to a cup of milk.
• “On chore days, I write each chore or step of a chore on a sticky note and attach them to the kitchen counter. Then we all get together and decide who will do what. We end up with our stack of sticky notes and can complete the chores in an organized fashion.” — R.E. in Alabama
• Keep a lint roller by the sewing machine to quickly swipe up those tiny bits of thread. It’ll keep your sewing area from getting messy.
• Sharpen scissors by cutting through a piece of aluminum foil that has been folded over several times. It really does work!
• Parents of twins (or other multiples): It really does make a difference when you join a multiples club or keep in touch with an organization for that purpose. Most do clothing swaps or sales fairly often, and the money you’ll save in the clothing the first year is worthwhile.
