By CARol BRook S freela N ce writer cab1hp@gmail.com
The Nov. 12 Planning Board meeting was a getacquainted time with the new planning director, José Colón. He had met with many of the Board members individually prior to Nov. 12 but this was his chance to present his expectations for the Town and the Board, some of whom are new.
Colón said the Planning Board is in an advisory role to the Town Council.
They will make many decisions, such as development projects, prior to the Council seeing the project. The Council, however, has the final say.
“You will evaluate these applications on the basis of their potential impact on the community,” Colón said.
The Envision Jamestown Comprehensive Plan serves
as a guide for the Board.
“This means evaluating whether projects support the community’s vision for future growth,” Colón said.
“It’s really important that [with] every decision that we look at, every application we go back to this plan.”
Also under the responsibilities of the Planning Board is policy and ordinance input and long-range planning, all the while promoting orderly development. All policies
must be consistent with federal and state laws, including complying with North Carolina General Statutes. All policies should be updated in the local policies.
Colón would like the Board to do more public engagement and education on matters of importance.
“What brought you to serving on the Planning Board?” was one question Colón asked Board members prior to the meeting. The answers he received were widespread: housing, legal aspect, business community, small town charm, green infrastructure and tree preservation, public involvement, public safety, real estate, downtown/Main Street and the development process.
“You have a very varied approach,” Colón said. “I hope you see yourself in it but also see what your colleagues and fellow Planning
Board members said.
“I’m very fortunate that you have such a varied approach and different perspectives to bring.”
One thing the Board asked for was regular meetings. In the past, the Board typically only met when there was an upcoming issue such as zoning or development. Now members would like meetings where there is some training and especially revisit the Envision Jamestown Comprehensive Plan, setting goals and priorities, discussing policy or ordinance changes, and discussing potential planning efforts. They also suggested having the chance to get to know each other outside of Board meetings by improving communication and staying engaged.
“We need to do a better job with education,” said Board member Sherrie Richmond. “We get calls
from the community wanting [information] and sometimes we don’t know how to answer.”
Richmond would like to look at ordinances related to lighting and setbacks.
“There are many things we could review that are important to the quality of life,” she added.
Board member Peggy Levi asked how Colón would go about things like education. He said he would bring in the UNC School of Government professionals to talk to people. The SOG has many online posts that could easily answer local questions.
To be expected, the D.R. Horton development at the former Johnson Farm at Guilford College and Mackay roads is on everyone’s mind. Levi hopes there is a timeline for construction workers to put up the promised berm to hide some
of their work. Richmond echoed the thought and said now was the time to enforce that rule, “to save some trees and incorporate them into the plan.
“A lot of people are upset.
Stripping Guilford College Road would not be good,” Richmond said. “We’d lose a lot of credibility not just the Planning Board but the Council, staff, Jamestown in particular and I wouldn’t want that.”
“Your passion for this community is very obvious and it is very contagious,” Colón said to the Board members. “It is going to make my work very fulfilling.”
Colón’s background may be found in the Oct. 23 Jamestown News
The Planning Board meeting may be viewed online at www.youtube.com/c/ TownofJamestownNC. Click on “Live.”
Christmas on main returns
The annual Christmas on Main event, sponsored by the Jamestown Business Association, will look a little different in 2024. It will still highlight area businesses, services, restaurants, non-profit organizations and entertainment, but it will be held on different days to provide more flexibility for those wanting to attend.
The first date is Wednesday, Dec. 4, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, will see the event featured from 3 to 7 p.m. and Friday, Dec. 20, will again have the hours of 5:30-8 p.m. Look for more details about Christmas on Main in an upcoming issue of the Jamestown News
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oakdale Cotton mill: From prosperity to dilapidation
By CARol BRook S freela N ce writer cab1hp@gmail.com
Delving into history is a pastime many people enjoy. Trying to discern landmarks where buildings were once located can become tedious, however, and, if found, comparing the contemporary look with how the area looked perhaps 100 years ago is interesting.
But it is also often sad. Locally, the Oakdale Cotton Mill is one example of a once thriving industrial building that has fallen into decay.
In undated articles in the High Point Enterprise by Jamestown resident Martha Robbins Tilden told the history of the mill. The date on the article was probably sometime in 1935 as it was in paper’s Golden Anniversary Edition. The subhead for the story read, “For 70 years it has continued to operate, its death dealing facilities long since turning to peaceful service.”
“What is now the Oakdale Manufacturing Company’s plant has been an evolution beginning in the old building used for a Confederate gun factory, and was established in 1865.” Tilden wrote. “[It] was managed by William H. Hill of Greensboro who came and went daily. Thomas H. Cook was superintendent and his sons, John and Thomas, were foremen.”
Cyrus P. Mendenhall, Ezekial Jones and Grafton Gardner owned the gun factory, which produced approximately 2,000 rifles for North Carolina troops between 1862-1864. The original contract was for 10,000 Model 1841-type rifles equipped with saber-bayonet. These guns are marked “M. J. & G. N.C.” It was one of the largest gun factories in the area.
During the Civil War, Gen. George Stone-
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North Carolina site of desired alternative travel experiences
International and American travelers alike are sure to be drawn to such destinations in the United States as the Grand Canyon, Niagara Falls, and the Golden Gate Bridge. Millions visit these landmarks each year.
But according to Barefoot Yachts Indonesia, a luxury yacht company, the U.S. is also home to many lesser-known, alternative landmarks that promise a unique and offbeat travel experience.
The yacht company conducted a survey of 3,000 international travelers, asking which lesserknown American landmark they would most like to visit. Out of
120 alternative locations three are located in North Carolina, within easy driving distance from Jamestown. the north Carolina museum of natural sciences in raleigh was voted as No. 15. This museum features a range of interactive exhibits about natural history, including dinosaur skeletons, live animals, and an immersive 3D theater. It provides a unique and educational experience for visitors of all ages. Making the list at No. 23 was the World’s Largest Chest of Drawers in high Point. This massive chest of drawers is located on the side of a building. Facing the street, the structure, com-
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Photo from website t his 19th-century dresser, located at 508 Hamilton St. in High point, is considered the “world’s largest Chest of drawers.” in 1926, it was known as the Bureau of information and was located at the corner of north main and Church streets. the structure is 36 feet high and was built to call attention to High point as the Furniture Capital of the world. during a restoration, two large socks were hung from the drawers as an acknowledgement of the area’s hosiery industry. By
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Photo courtesy High Point Enterprise archives
pictured is the old logan manufacturing plant in 1880, a few years after it had been converted from a Confederate gun factory into a cotton mill.
Photos by Carol Brooks:
(At left) Grass and leaves accumulate at the entrance to the old oakdale Cotton mills and boards once covering windows have fallen off. (Above) vines on chain link fencing cannot hide the partially collapsed wall and debris.
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plete with oversized wooden drawers, celebrates the city’s furniture industry and serves as a one-of-a-kind photo opportunity for visitors to the furniture market or for other travelers passing through. the swannanoa Valley museum at Black mountain was listed at No. 78. Following nearly three weeks’ closure after the remnants of Hurricane Helene devastated Western North Carolina, the Swannanoa Valley Museum & History Center (SVMHC) reopened in midOctober with new hours of 10 a.m.-5 p.m. WednesdaySaturday. This museum features exhibits on local history and culture, including the area’s Appalachian heritage. Visitors can explore artifacts, photographs, and stories that showcase the special history of the area.
The survey revealed that the appeal for alternative destinations was varied. Thirty-five percent of those who responded emphasized the desire to experience unique cultures. Another 27 percent indicated untouched natural beauty and unspoiled environments and 24 percent would pick alternative destinations specifically to avoid crowds. Only 14 percent were swayed by the prospect of exclusive, luxurious experiences.
“More and more adventurers are seeking out lesserknown, alternative landmarks that offer something truly unique,” says Sebastian Maier, director of Barefoot Yachts Indonesia. “Our survey reveals that travelers are increasingly motivated by the desire to find solitude, immerse in local cultures, and uncover hidden gems that most tourists overlook.”
Check out the Barefoot Yachts Indonesia website for more travel information.
Glass Lampshades
By TeRRy AnD KiM KoveL KOVELS ANTIQUES AND COLLECTING
As nights get longer and the days darker, it’s no wonder so many holiday traditions involve lights, from the Hanukkah menorah to strings of Christmas tree lights to Kwanzaa candles.
In the early 20th century, everyday lights could look festive, too. Incandescent light bulbs were invented in 1879. While they took some time to replace familiar light sources like candles and oil lamps, designers quickly realized their potential. Amplifying the light and protecting the flame were no longer the highest priorities for lighting design.
colorful hummingbirds sold for $5,736 at Morphy Auctions.
tiP: To remove wax from silver candlesticks, put the candlesticks in the freezer for a few hours. The wax will freeze and peel off.
Current PriCes Thermometer, Royal Crown Cola, The Fresher Refresher, red and white, multicolor crown at top, 25 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches, $210.
Furniture, cupboard, jelly, pine, poplar, long dovetailed drawer over two front doors, paneled ends, bracket feet, late 1800s, 52 x 39 x 16 inches, $250.
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The early 20th century saw the appearance of beautiful, elaborate glass lampshades. The Pairpoint company in New Bedford, Massachusetts, started making lamps in 1890. Their most famous — and most expensive — are their Puffy lamps with three-dimensional designs. This Puffy lamp with three-dimensional flowers and
Phonograph, RCA Manufacturing, portable, aluminum, chrome-plated steel, lacquered wood, vinyl over wood case, John Vassos, c. 1935, 22 x 21 1/2 x 16 1/2 inches, $720.
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Alan
man and his infamous raiders thought they were burning down the Confederate gun factory but actually burned the “old woolen factory” in what is now High Point City Lake Park.
At the time, the factory was under the supervision of the Quartermaster’s division of the Confederate Army.
“It was owned by James Ruffin Mendenhall and Duncan A. McRae who had contracted to manufacture gray uniforms for Confederate soldiers,” Tilden wrote.
It is interesting to note that pacifist Quakers operated both the woolen mill and gun factory.
Tilden said the mill was sold to Marshall Phillips in the early 1880s. Phillips changed the name from Logan Manufacturing Company to Oakdale Manufacturing Company.
Joseph Ragsdale was the new manager, beginning the Ragsdale legacy of five generations at the plant. Ragsdale incorporated the mill as Oakdale Cotton Mills in 1896. “It is a strictly up-to-date
plant with electric power supplementing the original water driven machinery. … Labor troubles have never bothered this factory to any extent because its policy has always been just and generous, the operatives sensible and appreciative,”
Tilden wrote.
Until it closed around 2009, Oakdale Cotton Mills was the oldest textile mill in continuous operation in the United States, producing natural and dyed cotton yarn and twines.
Today, although the area is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, several of the houses in the mill village, believed to have been constructed from 1900-1924, are still occupied while some have burned or been condemned.
The deteriorating mill building itself is abandoned and has been vandalized.
In their book “Oakdale Cotton Mills,” Mary A. Browning and Patricia M. Koehler, wrote, “The saga of the southern textile industry is drawing to a close. Left behind across the South are abandoned
cotton mill buildings waiting for the bulldozer’s claws or to be gutted and transformed into offices, shops or apartments. Houses in the mill villages, once reserved exclusively for mill employees, have been
sold off to strangers. … But the cohesiveness that once characterized village life as ‘like a family’ cannot be duplicated. Now it resides in the memories of those who lived it.”
Photos by Carol Brooks
(Above) o akdale m ill historical marker. (Below) Confederate Arms Factory historical marker.
Photos by Mark Scott
the Jamestown veterans Committee held its annual ceremony nov. 11 at the veterans memorial wall at wrenn miller park across from
the Jamestown town Hall to commemorate veterans day. the event included a speech by keynote speaker Billy Queen, top left; Boy Scout troop #17 leading a flag retirement ceremony, top right; with three town council members and mayor lynn montgomery, top middle; and the Ragsdale High School JRotC, bottom right, among those in attendance.
Photo courtesy of Kovels.com p uffy painted shades mean pairpoint lamps can bring beauty to a room even when they’re turned off.
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION GUILFORD COUNTY BEFORE THE CLERK 24SP002169-400
Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Edward D. Webb (deceased) (PRESENT
RECORD OWNER(S): Edward D. Webb and Karen Morris and Karen Morris, as Trustee for the Trust for Royia Morris under the will Edward D. Webb dated March 7, 2019) Cynthia Porterfield, Trustee(s), dated December 28, 2018, and recorded in Book No. R 8115, at Page 1177 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 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 December 3, 2024 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in Pleasant Garden in the County of Guilford, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows:
BEING all of Lot 7-A, Section 3 of Sheraton Park Subdivision, as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 29, Page 9, in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County, North Carolina. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 617 East Sheraton Park Road, Pleasant Garden, North Carolina.
Property Address: 617 E. Sheraton Park Road, Pleasant Garden, NC 27313
Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided 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 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. 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.
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 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
LEGAL NOTICES
An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.
Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC.
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NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION GUILFORD COUNTY BEFORE THE CLERK 24SP002430-400
Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Latoya Gilliam (PRESENT RECORD
OWNER(S): Latoya Gilliam) to Hankin & Pack PLLC, Trustee(s), dated July 30, 2021, and recorded in Book No. R 8488, at Page 1680 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 December 3, 2024 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in Greensboro in the County of Guilford, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING all of Lot 82. Phase 1 of Brookstone
Subdivision as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 147, Page 141 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County, North Carolina. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 1018 Highstone Drive, Greensboro, North Carolina.
***Property address and Parcel ID are provided for informational purposes only.
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.
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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: 22488 - 110380 Nov. 20, 27, 2024
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION GUILFORD COUNTY BEFORE THE CLERK 24SP002248-400
Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Shasta Domoni Staley (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Shasta Domoni Staley) to Harry E. Dean III & Frederick E. Brooks, Trustee(s), dated February 2, 2016, and recorded in Book No. R 7781, at Page 1557 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 December 3, 2024 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in Whitsett in the County of Guilford, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows:
BEING ALL OF LOT NUMBER ONE HUNDRED FORTY SEVEN (147) , as shown on Final Plat of Phase 4B, of Waterbury aka Wakebridge Map 1 of 2, a plat of which is. recorded in Plat Book 158 at Page 79 Guilford County Register of Deeds, NC to which plat reference is hereby made for a more complete description. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 2006 Otter Creek Drive, Whitsett, North Carolina.
Property address: 2006 Otter Creek Drive, Whitsett, NC 27377
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
Coffee break
WeeK oF noV. 25, 2024
aries (March 21 to April 19) Try to be patient as a troubling matter at work is dealt with a step at a time. Progress toward a resolution might seem slow, but it’s sure and steady.
taurus (April 20 to May 20) Be careful not to let misplaced loyalty to a friend cloud your usually good judgment. Be true to your principles — they won’t ever let you down.
Gemini (May 21 to June 20)
A seeming inability to make a decision can sometimes work to your advantage. Use the time to reassess the situation, then act on the facts you uncover.
CanCer (June 21 to July 22) Good news! A personal matter you thought would never improve suddenly takes on a more positive aspect. Things brighten up at your workplace as well.
Leo (July 23 to August 22)
Don’t huddle alone in your den
By demi tAveRAS
Smile 2 (r) — Naomi Scott (Anatomy of a Scandal) leads this psychological supernatural film that is the sequel to the 2022 horror success Smile. Scott portrays a Grammy-winning pop star named Skye Riley, as she stages a comeback tour. But her past is littered with trauma, from the death of her actor-boyfriend Paul Hudson (Ray Nicholson) to dealing with substance abuse issues. When Skye seeks out medication for her back pain from drug dealer Lewis (Lukas Gage), she’s surprised to find him in an erratic state, which eventually causes him to commit suicide, but not before giving her the creepiest smile
Salome’s Stars Couch Theatre
to nurse those hurt feelings. Instead, get out and enjoy the company of family and friends. Remember, lions thrive in a pride!
VirGo (August 23 to September 22) An old health problem recurs, but quick attention soon puts everything right. Meanwhile, plans for the upcoming holidays might need to be changed. Stay flexible!
LiBra (September 23 to October 22) A project you started earlier this year begins to be noticed by the “right people.” Expect to get some heartening news by year’s end!
sCorPio (October 23 to November 21) It’s relationship repair time for both single and married Scorpions. Patch up the weak spots and renew your commitment to your partner or spouse.
saGittarius (November 22 to December 21) Love and marriage aspects are strong for both paired and single Archers.
The latter can expect romantic overtures from a loving Leo.
CaPriCorn (December 22 to January 19) Expect news about a business deal you weren’t sure about. In your personal life, a dispute with your spouse or partner is soon cleared up.
aQuarius (January 20 to February 18) You have a tendency to overdo it, especially at this time of the year. Ease up on those grand plans for the holidays and take more time for yourself.
PisCes (February 19 to March 20) Someone from your romantic past might want to renew your old relationship. While this might be what you were hoping for, weigh your decision carefully.
Born this WeeK: You have a strong sense of truth and duty. You love to learn, and you love to teach. You make friends slowly, but your friendships last.
known to man. Thus, the Smile Entity’s curse passes onto Skye, forcing her to either fight against it or succumb to her inevitable death. Premieres Nov. 19. (Amazon Prime Video)
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson (tV-ma) — The long-awaited match between YouTuber-turnedboxer Jake Paul and former heavyweight world champion Mike Tyson was supposed to occur this past summer but had to be postponed due to Tyson suffering from an ulcer flareup. The live event was then moved up to Nov. 15. It consisted of eight 2-minute rounds between the fighters, with 14-ounce gloves, and the age difference between
Paul and Tyson is the largest age difference between fighters in the history of professional boxing. If you missed the live event, or even if you just want to rewatch some of the fight’s better moments, you can watch the complete fight now on streaming. (Netflix)
Strange But True
By lUCie winBoRne
In 1674, the Women’s Petition Against Coffee claimed the beverage was turning British men into “useless corpse[s]” and proposed a ban on it for anyone under the age of 60.
• Eugene V. Debs ran for president in 1920 while serving a prison sentence in Atlanta Federal Penitentiary for his protests against World War I. He still captured nearly 1 million votes.
• The plot of The Nightmare Before Christmas was partly inspired by the collision of holiday store decorations.
• Cotton candy was invented in 1895 by candy maker John C. Wharton and dentist William Morrison, who called it “fairy floss” and sold thousands of servings at the St. Louis World’s Fair in 1904. It was renamed “cotton candy” in the 1920s by Josef Lascaux — another dentist — who sold the saccharine confection to his patients. Hmmm, sounds a little bit suspicious to us.
• In a study by the Smell and Taste
Treatment Research Foundation, the scent women found most arousing was Good & Plenty candy mixed with cucumber.
• Arachibutyrophobia is the fear of peanut butter getting stuck to the roof of your mouth.
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, was the U.S. capital for the shortest period of time, a mere day, on Sept. 27, 1777.
• Aretha Franklin’s voice was declared a “natural resource” of the state of Michigan.
• In 1967, supermodel Twiggy became the first celebrity to be immortalized as a Barbie doll. Other celebrity Barbies have included Cher, Elizabeth Taylor, Elvis and Priscilla Presley, and Nicki Minaj.
• A face with big eyes, a small nose and a small chin exhibits kinderschema: the collection of traits humans have evolved to find adorable
Dune: Prophecy (tVma) — Before director Denis Villeneuve could even bring his two “Dune” films to fruition, there was already a spin-off series based on his films that was ordered back in 2019. The series, which takes place about 10,000 years before
the events of “Dune” (2021), is also based on the novel “Sisterhood of Dune” by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson. Led by Emily Watson (Small Things Like These) and Olivia Williams (The Crown), it follows sisters Valya and Tula Harkonnen as they establish the religious organization called the Bene Gesserit. The first episode of the six-episodelong season is out now, taking over The Penguin’s 9 p.m. HBO time slot on Sundays. Here’s hoping this spin-off does Villeneuve’s cinematic universe justice! (Max)
Blitz (PG-13) — From Academy-Award-winning director Steve McQueen (12
Years a Slave), this historical war drama takes place in London during World War II, as a mother named Rita (Saoirse Ronan) sends her young son, George, away to protect him during the Blitz in London. However, George unfortunately gets lost in the shuffle and doesn’t make it to his destination, leaving Rita at a loss on how to find her son. Viewers watch as Rita desperately searches for George, while the young boy attempts to survive the bombings any way he can. Harris Dickinson (Triangle of Sadness) and Benjamin Clementine (Dune) co-star in this emotional film, out on Nov. 22. (Apple TV+)
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From left, Saoirse Ronan, elliott Heffernan and paul weller star in Blitz
A Deliciously Decadent Pumpkin Trifle for Thanksgiving
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By JoAnn deRSon
Looking for a simple yet stunning dessert for Thanksgiving? May I suggest a pumpkin trifle? A layered dessert that’s as versatile as it is delicious! Typically composed of cake, custard, whipped cream and fruit, trifles are an easy way to elevate your dessert game, and the variations are endless.
While the traditional trifle features layers of cake and custard, the beauty of this dessert lies in its flexibility. You can customize the layers to suit your taste, occasion or what you have on hand. Just imagine the flavor combinations of cakes, custards and fruits you could turn into a trifle. For an eye-catching presentation, serve your trifle in a high-sided glass dish, allowing the colorful layers to shine through.
Now, you might be wondering why I’m swapping my whole food mantra from last week for boxed mixes this week. The truth is home cooking is all about balancing convenience with quality. Yes, if you have the time and energy, making each element from scratch can yield extraordinary results. However, on busy days — like Thanksgiving — strategically choosing shortcuts can save precious time without sacrificing taste. It’s all about where your priorities lie on that day.
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Yield: 8 servings total time: 50 minutes
1 (15.25 ounce) box spice cake mix
1 (15.25 ounce) can pumpkin puree
2 eggs
1/4 cup water optional: 1/2 cups pecans, toasted and chopped
2 (3.4 ounce) boxes of cheesecakeflavored pudding
4 cups milk
1 cup whipping cream or heavy whipping cream
2 to 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Preheat the oven to 350 F. Lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish. In a large bowl, beat together the cake mix, pumpkin puree, eggs and water on low speed until well combined. Fold in pecans if using.
Pour into prepared baking pan and bake for approximately 30 minutes or until the top springs back when touched and toothpick comes out completely clean. Don’t underbake this cake, it’s already very moist because of the pumpkin. Let cool. While the cake is baking, make the pudding according to package directions and whip the cream with sugar and vanilla until doubled in volume.
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To Assemble: Cut the cooled cake into cubes. In a large trifle dish or bowl, place a layer of the cake pieces at the bottom. Spoon half of the cheesecake pudding over the cake, spreading it evenly. Next, add one-third of the whipped cream, smoothing it over the pudding. Repeat, layering more cake, pudding and whipped cream until the dish is filled. Finish with a final layer of whipped cream and, if desired, garnish with pecans. Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving to let the flavors meld.
A Boozy Twist: If you want to elevate this dessert even further, add a shot or two of bourbon, whiskey or aged rum sprinkled over the cake for a delightfully decadent adult version.
Make-Ahead Magic: Trifles don’t have to be made the night before, but preparing them in advance allows the flavors to mingle for a deliciously rich experience. Plus, having dessert ready to go is a bonus on a busy holiday.
Here’s wishing you a sweet ending to your feast and a happy Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
ingredients, add two eggs and a half-cup of oil to the mix. Mix and shape, then bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. They are really good, and you can get pretty creative.
• Inexpensive gift idea: A cute holiday coffee mug with a bar of chocolate, a packet of hot cocoa or instant coffee, a peppermint stick and a holiday pick. Place inside a gallon-size zipper-top bag, tie with a ribbon, then trim off the zipper-top, leaving just the plastic. Looks nice.
• Instead of going out and buying extra items to have on hand for guests, just borrow from your neighbors. Extra towels, place settings, silverware, kitchen appliances: It’s a pretty good bet that someone on your street has it for you to borrow. If you don’t know your neighbors well enough to ask, maybe you should start planning a get-to-know-you party right now.
• Inexpensive gift idea: On the front of an empty photo album or scrapbook, print out and arrange color photos of your recipient in a collage. Glue the photos to the front of the album and cover with a decoupage glaze, like Mod Podge. Let dry and glaze again. You’ve just made a one-of-a-kind gift!
• When holiday cookie time comes, I keep a plastic pitcher of hot water in the sink. I toss cookie cutters into it when I am done with them, so the corners are soaking. They really seem to only need a rinse and a quick brushoff afterward. Mine don’t get caked up with dough.
