The Town of Jamestown has received a petition for annexation of property located at 5125 R1 Atwater Dr. (Parcel #155994). Before annexation proceedings may take place, according to General Statute 160A-31, the Town Council must direct the town clerk to investigate the petition by adopting a resolution instructing her to do such. The Council approved the resolution
at the March 18 meeting.
The property in question is located off Adams Farm Parkway, south of Mackay Road, behind current development.
The Jamestown Planning Board will hold a public hearing on April 14to consider an amendment to the town’s Land Development Ordinance for this rezoning. The proposed amendment is to rezone approximately 18.02 acres +/from Agricultural (AG) to Conditional Zoning-Single Family Residential (CZ-SFR) for the property that is west of Pinetuck Road.
Council’s Community Center
Councilmember Rebecca Rayborn recognized the Parks & Recreation and Public Works departments for their work acquiring free rubber playground mulch. There were over 5,000 bags of the mulch on pallets that were made available if the Town picked them up.
“I love this story because it shows the best of what Jamestown has to offer — collaboration between departments to take advantage of a great deal for citizens on a project that’s going to
benefit lots of folks in our community, both within Jamestown and anybody who comes by to play, Rayborn said. “I wanted to thank you for the unsung work you do every day that keeps our town running smoothly.”
The free mulch would have cost the Town $76,000 if purchased and retails for $200,000. The offer was very timely as two new playgrounds are being installed at Jamestown Park.
Manager’s report
Town Manager Matthew John-
son’s monthly report contained several items of interest.
“We have fortunately received grant funding for several major projects,” Johnson said. “The smaller sidewalk project is currently underway. They’re laying bricks now along West Main Street and Ragsdale Road. There is still some fencing to be done [on Ragsdale] for safety. The project will help tie together existing sidewalk networks and were identified as priority connections
Greensboro Newcomers Club celebrates unbirthday
Birthdays are often marked with a party. Members of the Greensboro Newcomers Club chose instead to celebrate its 71st birthday with an Unbirthday Luncheon. The concept of an unbirthday first appeared in the 1871 novel “Through the Looking Glass” by Lewis Carroll. Humpty Dumpty wore a cravat, which he tells Alice (in Wonderland) the White King and Queen gave him as an unbirthday present.
Ninety-six members, many dressed like characters in the book, joined the unbirthday celebration March 18 at Greensboro County Club. They enjoyed games, raffles and a large
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Never-enslaved people from Jamestown helped in emancipation
By CAR ol BR ook S freela N ce writer cab1hp@gmail.com
When history records the work of those who were abolitionists, the participation and contributions of free people of color is often overlooked. A recent program at the High Point Museum, titled “Jamestown Freedom Pioneers: How Families of NeverEnslaved People of Color ‘Made a Way,’” opened the eyes of those in attendance about several free colored families from Jamestown who went to Indiana to help to free enslaved people.
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Club dressed as characters from the “Alice in w onderland” story at the group’s 71st birthday celebration. But everyone enjoyed the special event.
Irish Sisters prepare to leave Pennybyrn
By no R m A B. denni S freela N ce writer ndworddesign@gmail.com
The Maryfield/Pennybyrn Retirement Community has hosted a special St. Patrick’s Day Tea for 57 years. This year’s event was held March 9 in the Ilderton room of the retirement center. Guests included residents, volunteers, donors and other supporters from the community. A special raffle served as a fundraiser for the Resident Care Fund that provides financial support for skilled nursing residents in need.
Touches of green could be seen everywhere — in clothing, décor and even the refreshments. Performances by dancers from Lismore Academy and music by a harpist in the lobby provided a bit of Irish ambiance for guests.
But this tea was different
the quilts provided a realistic look of the original penny house, later used as a convent.
“The core families spoken about … traveled northward to assist with the abolitionist movement and pioneered to Indiana,” said Dr. LaTonya Bowman, organizer of the event and a member of the Historic Jamestown Society board of directors. “They settled in Grant County, Ind., around 18401860 and by the time the Civil War began they had accumulated — as a community — over 1,000 acres of land. Their community eventually was assigned its own post office and became Weaver, Ind.”
The Weaver family in Jamestown lived just off West Main Street around the High Point City Lake area and along what is now Mackay Road. The Pettiford fam-
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dancers from lismore Academy captivated guests at the St. patrick’s day tea with the fancy footwork and twirls of traditional irish dances.
Sandra mcCarthy, center, explained the time-consuming process of stitching four quilts depicting the pennybyrn convent.
the lobby of the retirement center was enhanced by harp music.
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Family of Joseph and martha pettiford at the weaver Settlement. no date provided.
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From The Front
Ask The Pastor
why Are there Four GoSPeLS?
Dear Pastor Sid, I have always wondered why the New Testament has four gospels. I love reading all four, but sometimes it is confusing to me. So please tell: Why are there four Gospels? — Henry from High Point
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hi henry in high Point, Thank you so much for asking this great question. There are four gospels because four men wrote their accounts of the person and ministry of Jesus Christ. All four knew Christ or were very closely associated with an Apostle like Peter. And, all four wrote for different reasons to help us understand more about Christ. Matthew wrote to the Jewish community to prove that Jesus is the King of the Jews. Mark wrote to show how Christ was a servant to all people. Luke the Physician wrote to tell us how Christ was a God in human form, and John wrote to give proof-positive of Jesus’ divine nature, or that Jesus is God. I hope this clarifies why we have four gospels in our Bibles.
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Dear Pastor Sid, Please answer this question for me. Why are there two testaments in the Bible. There is an Old Testament and New Testament. How
come? — Junior from Greensboro
h i Junior in Greensboro, Great question for the Ask The Pastor column. This response could be quite lengthy but in a nutshell the Bible is divided into two big parts because of the time period in which the events happened. The Old Testament books were written between the years of 1450 BC and 430 BC. This is from the books of Moses to the book of Malachi. The New Testament time period begins around AD 33 to about AD 95 or when John wrote Revelation, the final book of the Bible. Since the entire Bible, all 66 books, is about Jesus Christ, think of it this way. The Old Testament tells us HOW Christ came to earth; i.e. through Abraham, Issac, Jacob, David and others. The New Testament tells us WHY Christ came to earth, which is to die on a cross, rise from the dead, and to save mankind from eternal damnation.
Ask The Pastor is written by Pastor Dr. Sid Stewart, from the Hoover’s Grove Wesleyan Church, 5399 Jackson Creek Rd., Denton, NC. Pastor Sid’s teaching motto is: Making the Complex Simple. If you have a question about the Bible, please email Pastor Sid at moses43@juno.com and it will soon be answered in this column.Also take time to visit Dr. Stewart Productions, a YouTube channel produced by Dr. Stewart where you will find over 650 videos and slide presentations of a variety of topics.
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buffet meal. The member who had been in the group the longest — since 1987 — got to blow out the candle on the cake.
Lorraine Entz, club president, recognized past presidents of the group and those who have been members 20 or more years.
As can be deduced by the longevity of its members, the Greensboro Newcomers Club is not just for people who recently moved into the community. Although it originally started as a way to welcome newcomers to Greensboro, acquaint them with the community and enable them to make new friends, today it is that and so much more.
The club is open to people who have experienced any type of life change in the past two years — the empty nesters, those recently married or divorced, or someone who has lost a spouse. Those who just had a child, are newly retired, or perhaps have faced a change in jobs — are all welcome. It is a way to meet others with similar experiences and likeminded interests.
Since the early 1980s a recurring theme seems to be, “Bloom where you are planted.”
The Greensboro Newcomers Club began in March of 1954 with meetings held in the Guilford Dairy building. Since milk used to be delivered door-to-door, the dairy could provide the club with the names of new families in the neighborhood. The president would call a newcomer and encourage her to join the group. Games of bridge and lunch were the extent of monthly meetings. By 1957-58, the group had grown to require two bridge tables.
The rule for membership was “three years and you’re out,” but members could continue to participate in the special interest groups that had been started as long as a new group was available for those just joining the club.
“Today you are considered an active member for 10 years and can hold an elected office for any five of those years,” said Entz, who joined the club in 2019. “After that you become a ‘graduate’ and can stay in the club indefinitely.
“There is nothing in the bylaws
that says men cannot join the club and we do have one male member,” Entz added.
Throughout the years special interest groups have been started within the club to engage members in a variety of activities with others who share the same interests.
“Today there are more than 30 interest groups,” Entz said. “Just a few include card games, board games, kayaking, women and wine, lunch and learn, dinner groups, daytime and nighttime book groups, bowling, walking, stitching, a couple’s group and a group for volunteer activities. If you have an interest that does not have a group, you can start one.”
The Greensboro Newcomers have six general meetings each year on the fourth Thursday of the month, plus three special events. There is always a birthday party in March, a Christmas celebration in December and a tea in May. This year the group plans to host a garden party in place of the tea. Meetings are held at different locations depending on the program involved and a monthly newsletter keeps members informed.
The club also supports community outreach and local charities. But in December 2024, members chose to make a donation to the people in Western North Carolina who had lost so much due to Hurricane Helene.
The group’s year runs from July 1 through June 30, but September features a kickoff when members can review and sign up for special interest groups.
“It is always a fun time to see everyone after summer vacations and meet the new board members,” Entz said.
“The club is open to anyone in the greater Greensboro area and we would like to see some younger people join. You can build your own network though the various activities and do things with the group you might not do by yourself. The friendships you make and camaraderie is what makes the club special.”
For more information, check the group’s website at greensboronewcomersclub.com.
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The annual Vietnam Veterans Day ceremony will be at Wrenn Miller Park, 101 Guilford Road, March 29 at 11 a.m. The event includes a flag raising, wreath laying, playing of taps, a proclamation from the mayor and a featured speaker. The public is invited to come to the free event. While there are several benches available, attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair as the ceremonies typically last 20 to 30 minutes. Free parking is available across the street at Jamestown Town Hall.
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The Guilford County Commissioners are holding a budget session at Jamestown Elementary School April 1. The purpose is to gather community input on the fiscal year 2025-26 county budget. Residents will have the opportunity to explore Guilford County’s available services and programs during the community resource fairs. During the budget town halls, residents will have the opportunity to review the annual budget process and economic conditions impacting the budget and share their input on budget priorities.
Residents are encouraged to submit questions ahead of the budget town halls by visiting guilfordcountync.gov/budget-town-halls. Each session will start at 5:30 p.m. with a community resources fair followed by an overview of the county budget and community input from 6:30-8 p.m.
Book SiGninG
Author Shelly Lutzweiler will hold a book signing of “One Land: Three Landmarks” on April 2 at noon in the auditorium of the Sears Applied Technologies building on the Guilford Technical Community College Jamestown campus. The book details the history of the Guilford County Sanatorium, GTCC (which is on the grounds of the old sanitorium) and the 199-year-old Mark Iddings house on the school’s campus. Lutzweiler is a retired teacher at GTCC.
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The Jamestown Public Library presents “Preserving Precious Items” by Mary Faye Bodenheimer on April 3 at 6:30 p.m. at the library. Bodemheimer, of Arts by Alexander, has broad experience in preserving such keepsakes as art, needlework, fabric and more and preparing them for display.
JeS tiGer trot 5k AnD Fun run
The Jamestown Elementary School Tiger Trot will be April 5.
The race will raise funds for the Jamestown Elementary PTA to support the school, students and teachers. The route goes through a Jamestown neighborhood and will feature four student-sponsored water stations. Students also will be running a Fun Run Pledge-a-thon in the front field of the school. There will be food trucks, a bounce house and more.
For more information and registration, visit http://app.givebacks. gives/2025tigertrot.
Jamestown Elementary School is located at 101 Potter Dr.
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in our Comprehensive Pedestrian Transportation Plan. East Main Street to Millis Road sidewalk is currently under design.
“I want to recognize all of our town staff for their resourcefulness and dedication to making our community the best in the Triad. We have an incredible team here and there have been some fantastic improvements being made throughout the town.”
Parks & recreation
“The pleasant weather not only brings out passionate golfers but also allows for various enhancements here at Jamestown Park,” said Parks & Recreation Director Scott Coakley. “On the golf course, storm water repairs are currently in progress, affecting play. This week, hole No. 8 is closed, and No. 9 is shortened to a par 3. We have adjusted our rates to compensate for the inconvenience. We appreciate your understanding while these vital projects are underway.”
The current baseball fields at Jamestown Park are without lighting due to storm damage. The cost of installing new lighting is prohibitively high, and the fields are underutilized. With that in mind, the Town Council unanimously approved a Shared Use Agreement with the Guilford County Board of Education.
“The proposed addition would enable the Town to utilize the fields at Jamestown Elementary School,” Coakley said. “This new option would support the scheduling of weekday practices during the fall season, as the earlier sunsets limit available playtime. Additionally, this initiative will aid the Town of Jamestown in long-term planning.
“With Phase 1 renovations underway at Jamestown Park, it will not be long before attention
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is needed to update the baseball fields. The existing irrigation system is outdated, and the drainage infrastructure is deteriorating. Utilizing the Jamestown Elementary fields will ensure that baseball activities can continue while the park area undergoes renovations. In exchange for access to the Jamestown Elementary fields, the Town will assume responsibility for field maintenance, including mowing, striping, and fertilization.”
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Paul Blanchard, public services director, said the required three bids for the resurfacing contracting were not received. The project will be put out for rebid. He asked for a Special Called Town Council meeting April 7 at 11 a.m. to award the contract.
Guilford County Animal Control
Jorge Ortega, Guilford County Animal Services director, announced the Guilford County Animal Control Mobile Pet Assistance Center (MPAC) offering free rabies vaccines and other resources, like pet food. The Department of Social Services will also be there to offer assistance. The event will take place March 27 at Gate City Baptist Church on Hilltop Road.
“Our goal is to keep pets and people together. It’s our job to identify what resources and assistance are needed, not food or veterinary care. Sometimes it is housing for the human family, employment or other things outside of animal issues. Our job is to meet the entire family at these events.
The Council meeting may be viewed online at www.youtube. com/c/TownofJamestownNC. Click on “Live.”
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Mayor Pro Tem Rebecca Mann Rayborn Email: rrayborn@jamestown-nc.gov Phone: (336) 454-1138
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: 8266 - 31937 March 19, 26, 2025
AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE
SALE OF REAL ESTATE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA GUILFORD COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK 23 SP 1544
Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Ida Mae Williams (Deceased) (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Ida Mae Willams) to Stanley W. Broaddus, Trustee(s), dated December 6, 1999, and recorded in Book No. 4950, at Page 0049 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 April 1, 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
LEGAL NOTICES
described as follows:
BEGINNING at an iron stake in the East property line of Randolph Avenue in the City of Greensboro, said point being 172.5 feet South from the City of Greensboro precise traverse pin, same being the southeast intersection for Randolph Avenue and Lucerne Street, and running thence South 89 deg. 34’ East 150 feet to an iron stake; thence South 3 deg. 3’ West 67.5 feet to an iron stake; thence North 89 deg. 34’ West 150 feet to an iron stake in the eastern boundary of Randolph Avenue; thence North with Randolph Avenue North 3 deg. 3’ East 67.5 feet to the point of BEGINNING, same being all of Lot No. 11 and part of Lot No. 12 in Block “F” of the Subdivision known and designated as Kathleen, a plat of which is recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County, North Carolina, in Plat Book No. 2, Page 29, being the same property conveyed to W.J. Bloom by deed from J.W. Hobbs and wife, dated August 31, 1928, and recorded in Book 600, Page 620, in the aforesaid Register’s Office, and being the same property conveyed to F.L. Blanchard by deed from David B. Harris and Tristram T. Hyde, Jr., Trustee, dated March 12, 1930, and filed for record in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County, North Carolina, on March 31, 1930, and recorded in Deed Book 652, Page 34, in the aforesaid Register’s Office. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 1507 Randolph Avenue, Greensboro, 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 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: 12135 - 52426
March 19, 26, 2025
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA GUILFORD COUNTY
Special Proceedings No. 23 SP 790
Substitute Trustee: Philip A. Glass
Date of Sale: April 3, 2025
Time of Sale: 2:30 p.m.
Place of Sale: Guilford County Courthouse
Description of Property: See Attached
Description
Record Owners: Victoria Willis Address of Property: 3917 Shepway Loop, Greensboro, NC 27405
Exhibit A
BEING ALL of Lot 75 of PHASE 1THORNTON SUBDIVISION, as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 167 at Page 119, in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County, North Carolina.
Subject to easements, restrictions and rights of way of record, and utility lines and rights of way in existence over, under or upon the above-described property.
Book : 7904 Page: 515 and that Affidavit of Correction recorded in Book 8027, Page 2984
Dated: February 14, 2017
Grantors: Victoria Willis
Original Beneficiary: State Employees’ Credit Union
CONDITIONS OF SALE:
This sale is made subject to all unpaid taxes and superior liens or encumbrances of record and assessments, if any, against the said property, and any recorded leases. This sale is also subject to any applicable county land transfer tax, and the successful third party bidder shall be required to make payment for any such county land transfer tax.
A cash deposit of 5% of the purchase price will be required at the time of the sale. Any successful bidder shall be required to tender the full balance of the purchase price so bid in cash or certified check at the time the Substitute Trustee tenders to him a deed for the property or attempts to tender such deed, and should said successful bidder fail to pay the full balance purchase price so bid at that time, he shall remain liable on his bid as provided for in North Carolina General Statutes Section 45-21.30 (d) and (e). This sale will be held open ten (10) days for upset bids as required by law.
Residential real property with less than 15 rental units, including single-family residential real property: an order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 4521.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.
Dated: 2/4/25
Philip A. Glass, Substitute Trustee Nodell, Glass & Haskell, L.L.P. Nodell, Glass & Haskell 5540 Centerview Drive, Suite 416 Raleigh, NC 27606 Posted on 2/6/25 March 26, April 2, 2025
AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL ESTATE NORTH CAROLINA - GUILFORD COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK 21SP001169-400
IN RE: FORECLOSURE OF A LIEN HELD BY CHANTILLE PLACE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.FOR PAST DUE ASSESSMENTS UPON 127 SOMMERWALL PLACE GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA, AKA BEING ALL OF LOT 87, PHASE 3, FINAL PLAT, CHANTILLE PLACE, PHASE 3, AS PER PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 199 AT PAGE 104, RE-RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 200 AT PAGE 58, OF THE GUILFORD COUNTY REGISTRY, WHICH IS TITLED TO: KEITH L. HANDFORD, SR.
Foreclosure of Lien filed with the Clerk of Superior Court on September 17, 2021, file #21M002142-400. Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in that certain Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Chantille Place Homeowners Association, Inc., and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Guilford County, North Carolina in Book 6711, Page 1011, and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness thereby secured and pursuant to the demand of the owner and holder of the indebtedness secured by said Lien, and pursuant to the Order of the Clerk of Superior Court for Guilford County, North Carolina, entered in this foreclosure proceeding, Law Firm Carolinas, the appointed Trustee, will expose for sale at public auction on April 3, 2025, at 3:00 PM at the usual place of sale of the Guilford County Courthouse, Greensboro, North Carolina, the following described real property (including the house, if any and any other improvements thereon):
Being all of Lot 87, Phase 3, Final Plat, Chantille Place, Phase 3, as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 199 at Page 104, rerecorded in Plat Book 200 at Page 58, of the Guilford County Registry. Property address: 127 Sommerwall Place, Greensboro, NC 27405.
Present Owner(s): Keith L. Handford, Sr.
The sale will be made subject to all prior sales and releases and to all deeds of trust, liens, unpaid taxes, restrictions, easements, assessments, leases, and other matters of record, if any. Pursuant to N.C.G.S §4521.10(b), any successful bidder will be required to deposit with Law Firm Carolinas, the Trustee, immediately upon conclusion of the sale a cash deposit not to exceed the greater of Five Percent (5%) of the bid amount or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00). Any successful bidder shall be required to tender the full balance of the purchase price in cash or certified check at the time Law Firm Carolinas, the Trustee, tenders to him a deed for the property or attempts to tender such deed, and should said successful bidder fail to pay the full balance of the purchase price so bid at the time, he shall remain liable on his bid as provided for in N.C.G.S §45-21.30(d) and (e).
This sale will be held open ten (10) days for upset bids as required by law. An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. §45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.
Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.
LAW FIRM CAROLINAS Post Office Box 41027 Greensboro, North Carolina 27404-1027. Telephone: (336) 378-1899. Signed: March 21, 2025. Jonathon L. Woodruff, Attorney for the Trustee March
from those past. It was the last one the current Sisters would attend before retiring in June and returning to their homes in Ireland. The four, Sisters Lucy Hennessy, Loretta O’Connor, Gabriella Hogan and Mona Comaskey, who were sent by the SMG diocese headquartered in London, have served a total of 117 years at Pennybyrn. They and many others followed the original five who came to America with intentions of starting a convalescent home. The venture grew into today’s retirement community serving everyone from retirees in independent living facilities to those needing skilled nursing care and everyone in between.
“For almost eight decades, the Sisters have provided a spirit of hospitality, joy and love,” said Board President Richard Newman. “This has been a gift given to us that will remain over the coming decades. We want to honor the Sisters by continuing their commitment to excellence.”
Chris Greene, who, along with her late husband Charlie, has been a long-time supporter of Pennybyrn, spoke of their involvement with the facility.
“I have had a love affair with Maryfield/ Pennybyrn since 1968 when I learned more about it,” she said. “Charlie was invited to serve on the board and turned the first shovel of dirt for this building. Little did I know that I would live here, but it is a blessing to have
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this jaunty leprechaun showed no fear of being captured at the Shamrockin’ party at pennybyrn.
become a resident. I thank the Sisters for all they have done for the community.”
As a token of appreciation to the Sisters, each received a beautiful quilted picture of the original convent, meticulously handcrafted by Sandra McCarthy and Ann Johnson. The women worked on the quilted pictures since the fall of 2024, completing them a few days before the tea. The back of each was embroidered with the name of the Sister who received it, the years she served at Pennybyrn and the place and date of the presentation.
“It was a labor of love, McCarthy said. “It
o’Connor, and residents Sandra mcCarthy and Ann Johnson who crafted the quilts. Sister mona Comaskey had already returned to ireland and was not present.
ily lived near the Florence School area. Jonathan Pettiford actually lived in the Richard Mendenhall house on West Main Street for a time, according to Shawn Rogers, director of Mendenhall Homeplace. Both the Weavers and the Pettifords were never-enslaved free people of color.
“You can see in different transactions, such as land deeds or court documents, where the Coffins, Wheelers, Mendenhalls, and a few other known Jamestown abolitionist [white] families had connections with these families,” Bowman said.
“These families assisted the abolitionist movement by placing strategic townships throughout the northern territory areas of Indiana and Ohio. They played a backbone of resistance of slavery and [were] a critical point in the Underground
Railroad movement. These townships were strategically placed as locational settlements for runaway slaves to have places to live once they arrived northward.”
Why was Indiana such a destination as a Black abolitionist settlement? The state had abolished slavery by 1820 but subsequent laws and actions made Indiana anything but welcoming. For instance, in 1831 African Americans seeking to settle in the state were required to post a $500 bond and register with the state. In 1843 state law prevented “Negroes” and “Mulattoes” from marrying whites. That same year the Indiana General Assembly restricted public schools to white children only. Article 13 of the 1851 Indiana Constitution bans “any Negro or Mulatto” from settling in Indiana after 1851 and required
fines of up to $500 for such settlers and for any whites who supported them.
Despite such laws, the Weaver free Black settlement thrived — thanks in part to supportive white neighbors, Quakers, Wesleyan Methodists, Baptists, Presbyterian, Episcopalian and other groups.
“One in five residents of Weaver owned land in 1860,” said Dr. Kersten Priest, retired anthropology professor who presented the program. Priest also said there were farmers who owned up to 1,000 acres and had approximately $10,000 of personal wealth before the Civil War.
“Most people have no idea that people of color who had never been enslaved and had wealth sold their land in Guilford County to pioneer north and establish thriving farm settlements that
A second presentation was made to
at pennybyrn. left to right are
and Sisters
was an honor to represent each resident here in doing this for the Sisters. I thank God for the giving us the talent to do it.”
The tea was just the beginning of the facility’s observance of St. Patrick Day. On March 15 a large fundraiser, Shamrockin’ Party for Pennybyrn, was held both outside in a large tent and inside the retirement center. The Celtic rock band Seven Nations provided musical entertainment.
Board Chair/Mission and Pastoral Care
Director Father Steve Hoyt and Vice President Vonda Hollingsworth presented each Sister with a personalized crystal paperweight and a photo album depicting special moments from Pennybyrn’s history. The individual’s picture was on her album’s cover along with the dates of her service.
“On behalf of our Board of Directors,
Looking back with thanksgiving and forward with expectation
Pennybyrn is a faith community founded in 1947 by the Poor Servants of the Mother of God, a Catholic Congregation of Sisters. It is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization serving over 450 senior adult residents. Its mission is to “Demonstrate God’s love for the lives we touch.”
Father Steve Hoyt was been sent by the diocese of Charlotte to take over Sister Lucy’s responsibilities. He has been busy building a pastoral care team, which includes Sister Archana Rosamma and Deacon Francis Skinner.
Pennybyrn extends heartfelt thanks to all the spon-
freedom seekers could go to,” she added. “The social experience of free people of color was always intertwined with those who were enslaved,” Priest said. I had always known that a majority of the free people of color had migrated from North Carolina because Weavers and Pettifords carefully maintained family records and connection through oral histories, genealogies and family reunions. The direct connection to Guilford County — and specifically Jamestown — was a huge discovery. That ‘aha’ moment took place because of the amazeing genetic genealogical research of LaTanya Bowman.
“The free people of color tended to be coded as Black, Negro or Colored,” she said. “We’re going to try to figure out how they resisted the constraints of the slave system — remember, many of them were never enslaved — to preserve themselves, their children, their possessions and also provide for and protect those who were escaping the slave system.”
Several escaped slaves, like John Bolden, adopted the surname Weaver as a protection from slave hunters because there were so many of that name in the community.
“Of the estimated 15,000 slaves who passed through Grant County, not one was recovered to be sent South,” Priest said.
“At the root, this is family and faith and friends that free people of color pursued in their effort to fully thrive. They looked for partners of faith who also believed in and supported freedom.”
Priest mentioned one partner was Levi Coffin, who became known as the “President of the Under-
leadership team, staff, and residents, we honor not only the Sisters with us tonight but all those who have given their lives in service to this mission,” Newman said at the presentation. “Their legacy endures in the love and care that defines Pennybyrn.”
The four Sisters are the last of many who have come to High Point to serve, a few of whom passed away while here and are buried on the grounds at Pennybyrn.
Once a year, the four were able to travel back to Ireland for a visit and will be returning to family and friends.
“Their order decided to call the Sisters back to be closer to home where they will have a scaled back ministry,” explained Sarah Barker, director of Development & Community Relations. “This year we are honoring the Sisters in all we do.”
sors who recently made it possible to raise $100,000 for Pennybyrn’s Resident Care Fund, which provides financial support for skilled nursing residents in need.
Presenting Sponsor: Annette Benson SMG Sisters Sponsor: The Douglas S. Witcher Family Foundation
Celtic Band Sponsor: The Hughes Family
Pot of Gold Sponsor: Given in Memory of W.A. Bill Horney by David & Vicki Miller
Special Thanks to: The Knights of Columbus for their volunteerism throughout the evening.
ground Railroad”. Coffin was born in the New Garden area of Guilford County (around the current Guilford College) and attended New Garden Friends Meeting. He moved to Indiana in 1826. It is estimated he helped 3,000 fugitive slaves to freedom, sheltering some in his own home. Free Black settlements often, but not always, were also destinations of the Underground Railroad.
Priest cited work by Dr. Cheryl LaRoach, an African American archaeologist who has researched the free Black communities involved in the Underground Railroad. She identified 100 pre-Civil War free Black settlements mostly in Ohio and Indiana, including Weaver, in Grant County.
Weaver had 144 residents in 1850, 282 in 1860 and 726 by 1870. During this time, Bishop William Paul Quinn planted African Methodist Episcopal churches. These churches were links on the Underground Railroad prior to the Civil War. Today, if there is an AME church and a Black graveyard, the site was probably a free Black settlement.
“By 1860 our research discovered Black settlers owned a documented 3,600 acres [in the Weaver area],” Priest said.
Much of the research discovered about Weaver came from an autobiography by Thomas P. Weaver, a free person of color. Weaver worked with the Underground Railroad.
“This is a story about abolitionists that people don’t always hear and it’s pretty special,” Priest said.
Weaver is now an unincorporated community in Grant County, Ind. Pettiford and Weaver families hold yearly reunions in the town.
tracing Black genealogy Bowman, a relative of both the Weaver and Pettiford families, discovered her free ancestors when she started genealogy research about three years ago.
“Through the assistance of my cousin Ruby Sapp Leach, that hobby eventually ended up manifesting into something even bigger,“ she said of the Museum program.
From there, Bowman contacted Dr. Priest for help.
“I connected with Dr. Priest through a new cousin I met through ancestry. com, Norma Johnson,” Bowman said. “She is the family genealogist for Indiana/Ohio area for the Pettiford-Weaver family. Dr. Priest assisted the PettifordWeaver family with their historic marker document and research. Their historic marker is presently placed at the Weaver settlement in Indiana.
“My most favorite part was when I was able to meet three of my new cousins from the Pettiford-Weaver family,” Bowman added.
“They came from Atlanta, Ga., and Louisville, Ky. I’m so excited to see where this goes, especially now that our families have reunited.”
The presentation also was special to Priest as it was the first time she had visited the Quaker archives at Guilford College. She was extremely excited and astounded with the material that was in the archives. She and Gwen Erikson, Quaker Archivist and Special Collections Librarian of the Quaker Archives at
College, enjoyed
into the
pictured, left to right, are resident vern Allison, who suggested the idea of quilts, Sister lucy hennessy, Sister Gabriella hogan, Sister loretta
Photos by Norma B. Dennis
the Sisters during the Shamrockin’ party
vonda hollingsworth, Richard newman, Father Steve hoyt,
lucy, loretta and Gabriella.
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week oF MArCh 31, 2025
ArieS (March 21 to April 19)
With change dominant this week, don’t be surprised to find new emerging facts that could put a slant on a situation and offer you another choice. Think it through before you decide.
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GeMini (May 21 to June 20) The Gemini’s carefully made plans could be undone by someone’s unexpected decision. Getting the full story behind a surprise move can help you decide how to deal with the matter.
CAnCer (June 21 to July 22) Recently uncovered information might put a new light on a situation you thought had been resolved. Keep an open mind about possible changes that you might have to consider.
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With a potential revision of an
By Amy AndeRSon
I’m Still Here (PG-13)
— To finish out the last of this year’s award season darlings, this Brazilian political-biographical film was nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars, and its leading actress Fernanda Torres (Love Me Forever or Never) took home a Best Actress award at the Golden Globes. Torres plays wife and mother Eunice Paiva, who deals with the sudden disappearance of her politician husband, Rueben. Relentless to uncover what truly happened to her husband, Eunice stops at nothing to bring the truth to light, turning an apparent tragedy into a revolutionary
old agreement, you can’t beat the Big Cat for knowing how to sharpen a “clause” to the best advantage. Meanwhile, someone close could have the news you’ve been waiting for.
VirGo (August 23 to September 22) Certain issues in the workplace could put you in the middle of a dispute you’d rather not deal with. Express your honest feelings before the pressure to take sides builds up.
LiBrA (September 23 to October 22) You might feel uneasy disagreeing with someone you’ve been close to. But your relationship should be able to withstand and even thrive when you confront your true feelings.
SCorPio (October 23 to November 21) A romantic situation seems to be creating more confusion than you can handle. If so, own up to your feelings. The sooner you do, the better your chances are for working things out.
CAPriCorn (December 22 to January 19) New contacts help you learn some important information about upcoming developments. The week calls for the Sea Goat to be more flexible than usual in a number of matters.
AQuAriuS (January 20 to February 18) With both change and uncertainty in your aspect, you might feel less confident in a previous decision. This is OK. Check it out and see where it could be modified, if necessary.
PiSCeS (February 19 to March 20) Old relationships that seemed to be sinking are buoyant again, and new relationships are benefiting from Cupid’s loving care. This could be a good time to make a major move!
Born thiS week: You prefer making your own path, but you’ll go out of your way to help someone in need. You define what it means to be a true trailblazer.
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moment to stand against a dictatorship. Out now to rent. (Apple TV+)
Running Point (tVMA) — This sports-comedy series led by Kate Hudson (Glass Onion: Knives Out) was such a success after its February release that it has already been renewed for a second season by Netflix. After her older brother, Cam (Justin Theroux), steps down as the president of their family business following a car accident, Isla (Hudson) is appointed as the new president of the Los Angeles Waves basketball team. Although she has the help of two other brothers, Ness and Sandy, Isla feels severely unprepared for her
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• Africa is the only continent with land in all four of Earth’s hemispheres.
Programmer Terry Davis, who suffered with schizophrenia, spent a decade working on an operating system to “talk to God.”
The highest golf course in the world is the Tuctu Golf Club in Morococha, Peru, sitting 14,335 feet above sea level at its lowest point.
Vladimir Putin’s grandfather worked as a chef for Rasputin, Lenin, and Stalin.
• Bluetooth technology was named after 10th-century King Harald Bluetooth, who united Denmark and Norway, just like technology united computers and cellphones.
• Colonel Sanders got fired from a dozen jobs, was a lawyer who once assaulted his own client in court, started a restaurant that went out of business, and found himself broke at the age of 65. That’s when he started KFC.
The Mayans drilled holes in their teeth to insert semiprecious stones.
new position as a “reformed party girl.” Can she prove that she’s got what it takes to lead her team to a championship? Find out for yourself — all 10 episodes are available to binge! (Netflix)
Holland (r) — Following the heels of her “Babygirl” campaign that unfortunately
Strange But True
fell under the radar during award season, Nicole Kidman stars in this new mystery thriller, opposite Matthew Macfadyen (Succession). Kidman and Macfadyen play the Vandergroots, who appear to be your usual suburbanites raising a child in the midwestern town of Holland, Michigan. But as
Nancy’s (Kidman) pictureperfect life begins to wrinkle due to a suspicion about her husband living a double life, she enlists the help of her friend, Dave (Gael Garcia Bernal), to get to the bottom of the situation. Rachel Sennot (Saturday Night) and Lennon Parham (Minx) costar in Holland, premiering March 27. (Amazon Prime Video)
The Parenting (r) — This campy horror film out now has such an incredible ensemble cast that one would expect it to be a sleeper hit, but its cringey plot and dialogue can only take these actors’ performances so far. Nik Dodani (Murphy Brown) and Brandon Flynn (13 Reasons Why) respectively play Rohan and Josh, a young couple who plan a getaway to a country house so that they can introduce each other to their parents. Thinking that awkward moments with the in-laws will be the worst of their problems, Rohan and Josh are shocked to find out that their rental is, in fact, haunted by a 400-year-old evil entity. The film is only saved by comedic moments with Brian Cox (Succession), Edie Falco (Bupkis), Lisa Kudrow (No Good Deed), Parker Posey (The White Lotus), and Dean Norris (Carry On).
• Iceland has an official book-buying season that runs from September through December. More than half of all the books sold in the country are purchased during the month before Christmas.
• Australian compass termites construct their mounds on a north-south axis.
• According to a study of 79,777 patients, violent criminals had a much lower level of cholesterol than nonviolent individuals. Linonophobia is a fear of string.
• Hasbro has a “Monopoly Speed Die” and an official rulebook for “extreme” Monopoly variants.
Composer Richard Wagner used to preserve his own nose hair clippings for posterity.
• North Korea’s 105-story Ryugyong Hotel, nicknamed “The Hotel of Doom,” is one of the world’s tallest unoccupied building.
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Spring cleaning for Your fridge: A Flavor-Packed Stir-Fry
By pAtti diAmond DiVaS oN a DiMe
Spring cleaning isn’t just for closets and garages — your fridge could use a refresh, too. Instead of letting half-used veggies or leftover meat linger, turn them into something delicious with a stir-fry. This quick, easy meal transforms leftovers like roast veggies, steak, pork or chicken into a
satisfying dish without wasting a thing.
Think of stir-fries as a blank canvas for getting creative with what you have on hand. The formula is simple: Start with a starch like rice or noodles, saute aromatics like onions, add your protein and veggies, then slather everything in a scrumptious sauce. Best of all, you can use whatever leftovers you’ve got — whether rem-
nants of last night’s roast or that last lonesome pork chop. Stir-fry turns odds and ends into a delicious meal.
To make your stir-fry truly shine, the secret is in the sauce — homemade stirfry sauce, to be exact.
Homemade stir-fry sauce is a total game-changer. It’s not only cheaper and fresher than store-bought options, but it’s also customizable to your taste. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a sauce that brings flavor and excitement to any meal. It pairs perfectly with veggies, meat, tofu, shrimp or whatever proteins you have on hand, and it’s a great way to use up those random leftovers. Plus, making it yourself means you control the ingredients, so it’s healthier and budget-friendly. Keep a jar on hand, and you’ll always be ready for a quick, delicious stir-fry!
1 heaping teaspoon fresh ginger, peeled and grated or finely minced
1 heaping teaspoon garlic cloves, grated or finely minced
Whisk all the ingredients together. Adjust the ingredients to your preference. Add to your stir-fry and cook for 3 minutes to thicken. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to a week.
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
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LuXe Stir-Fry yield: 4 servings total time: 20 minutes
3 cups rice, quinoa or noodles (your choice of starch)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1 small onion, sliced 1-2 cups leftover protein (chicken, beef, pork, tofu, etc.) or raw protein
If you’re not using leftover starch, cook your rice, quinoa or noodles according to package directions. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and stir-fry for 2-4 minutes. If using leftover protein, reheat with the onion and set aside. If using raw protein, cook it through before setting it aside. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to the skillet. Start with slower-cooking vegetables (e.g., broccoli, carrots, cabbage) and cook until tender. Add quicker-cooking vegetables (e.g., spinach, bean sprouts)
near the end, cooking until just wilted. Scramble eggs in a bowl and add to the skillet. Break them up as they cook. Combine everything: Add protein back into the pan and heat for 2-3 minutes. Drizzle with the flavorful stir-fry sauce, cook for 3 minutes to thicken the sauce and serve over your choice of starch. With endless possibilities, stir-fry will clean out your fridge and create a fresh, flavorful meal in no time.
