“A bird that mimicked a black hole. The astronomer who discovered microwave ovens. A telescope that can fly. The science of astronomy is filled with true stories (and tall tales) of the adventures and misadventures that accompany our exploration of the universe,” says Dr. Emily Levesque in her book “The Last Stargazers,” subtitled “The Enduring Story of Astronomy’s Vanishing Explorers.” It follows people who wandered high mountains and remote corners of the earth in the name of science.
Levesque presented a free virtual lecture for the Guilford Technical Community College Foundation and the Cline Observatory on Nov. 20. The presentation took participants behind the scenes of life as a professional astronomer as Levesque talked about some of the most powerful telescopes in the world and the people who run them as she explored of the
crucial role of human curiosity in the past, present, and future of scientific discovery.
“Discovery looks different today,” she says. “The way we do astronomy looks different today. What hasn’t changed is the seed of human curiosity, the drive we all have to look up.”
Astronomy is one of the most ancient sciences. Imagine early humans being fascinated by those spots that appear in the sky at night. They probably did not have any inclination what those stars were but learned to use them as navigation tools, like someone today might say, “Turn left at the biggest star.”
Sometimes telescopes are not needed to notice changes in the universe.
“In 1987, a Chilean engineer named Oscar Duhalde became the only living person on the planet to discover a rare astronomical event with the naked eye,” Levesque said in a TED talk. Duhalde was a telescope operator at Las Campanas Obser-
vatory in Chile, working with the astronomers who were doing research. On the night of Feb. 24, he stepped outside for a break and looked up at the night sky and he saw the Large Magellanic Cloud, a satellite galaxy near the Milky Way. But he noticed that something was different that night.
“This was the first naked-eye supernova seen from Earth in more than 400 years. [It was]
170,000 light years away,” Levesque said. “He had worked on data from this galaxy for years, poring over night after night of observations and doing it by hand, because Oscar had begun his work in astronomy at a time when we stored all of the data that we observed from the universe on fragile sheets of glass.”
Before the use of digital photography, she and other astrono-
Sedgefield woman’s Club hosts wintery fundraiser
By nORMa B. dennIs FREELANCE WRITER ndworddesign@gmail.com
On Dec. 3 it looked like winter at Sedgefield Country Club with the grounds dusted in a layer of snow. But on Dec. 6 winter seemed to have moved inside the facility’s ballroom. Snowy trees, frosted pinecones, an abundance of snowflakes and touches of evergreen set the scene for a “White Christmas” at the Sedgefield Woman’s Club 2024 Christmas fundraiser.
“Our vision was to transform the club into a breathtaking winter wonderland, capturing the essence of the season with a focus on natural elegance,” said chair Kristi Slomski.
The décor indeed captured their vision with a serene color palette of whites, creams, silvers, and rich evergreens.
“Inspiration was drawn from the simple beauty of nature,” Slomski explained.
Even the menu fit the theme from the start with a holiday harvest salad to the
as in the past, this year’s sedgefield Woman’s Club Christmas luncheon/fundraiser was filled with fellowship, fun and friendship all leading to meaningful help for those in need.
mers relied on glass photographic plates and worked through the night — often in the cold — to make adjustments by hand. With increasingly new technology, astronomers gain the ability to see farther beyond our planet than ever before while relying more and more on code and computers to study the stars, comparing old and new data and looking for anything that has changed.
Levesque told of the changes in large telescope observation techniques that led to the ability to control telescopes in remote locations from a laptop computer, along with the different kinds of equipment that record myriad data from the universe. She also described her research on red supergiant stars, which led to a breakthrough about “how the insides of stars could work.”
Astronomers still discover and study supernova all the time today, but in distant galaxies using powerful telescopes. They photograph the galaxy multiple
Town council to meet Dec. 17
By CaROL BROOks FREELANCE WRITER cab1hp@gmail.com
Several years ago, the Jamestown Town Council began adding a “consent agenda” to the regular meeting agenda. Within that agenda are matters that did not need public discussion and included such items as the current financial position of the Town and budget amendments. The Council votes on these items as a group, not individually. Details of most items listed on the consent agenda are included in the Council packet.
The Dec. 17 Town Council consent agenda includes approval of several items: minutes from the Nov. 19 meeting, meeting schedule for 2025, unsealing of closed session minutes as recommended by the town attorney, an amended personnel policy, a purchase agreement/ bill of sale between the Town and the City of Archdale, budget workshop calendar for fiscal year 2025-26, resolution setting up a Capital Project Ordinance for the Jamestown Park ADA restroom project, and a resolution setting up a Capital Project Ordinance for the Forestdale East Stormwater project. Also included in this consent agenda is the financial position and budget amendment No. 4.
The Council’s Community Corner will recognize a resident or group that has made an impact on the town. Old business is only one item, approval of a revised joint government agreement with the Piedmont Triad Regional Water Authority (PTRWA).
The Council will meet at 6 p.m. in the Civic Center at Town Hall and the meeting may be viewed online at www.youtube.com/c/TownofJamestownNC. Click on “Live.”
Correction
CITIZEN SURVEY
The article in the Dec. 4 Jamestown titled “Citizens Academy survey available online” contained some errors.
While Debra Mullis is planning a Citizens Academy for 2025, the survey is an unrelated Jamestown Citizen Survey.
“The citizen survey is to benchmark the town’s performance delivering services like water, sewer, events, trash, parks, including engaging with citizens and providing a transparent government,” Mullis said.
“Several town staff members and council members collaborated on the survey and there are 34 total questions once each page is completed.”
The survey can be found at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QZ6V9B2 but paper copies of the survey are also available at Town Hall to complete in person and drop in a survey dropbox. It also can be found on the Town’s website at https://www.jamestown-nc.gov/news_detail_T8_R27.php. Responses are anonymous.
Mullis joined the Town of Jamestown in August as a “fellow” with Lead for North Carolina, one of her duties will be to create a citizens academy.
The Jamestown News apologizes for the confusion.
Photos courtesy Emily Levesque (above) dr. emily Levesque (at left) Levesque’s newest book, “The Last stargazers.”
Photos by Norma B. Dennis
By n ORM a B. denn I s FREELANCE WRITER
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As the Jamestown Business Association winds down 2024 with its annual presentation of Christmas on Main (Dec. 14 from 3 to 7 p.m. and Dec. 20 from 5:30 to 8 p.m.), members have selected officers for the year 2025.
From The Front
Business Corner
JBa elects new officers
Leaders include Victoria Jones, Under Pressure Massage and Bodywork, president; Emily Wagoner, Historic Jamestown Society, Friends of the Library and Hamel Kerr Foundation, vice president; Angela Morrow, Triad Trophy Shop, secretary; Bob Callicutt, Carter Bank & Trust, Adams Farm Branch manager, treasurer; and Robert Gatland, with Edward Jones, zone leader director. “I appreciate all the support during the past two years I have been president and am looking forward to the upcoming year,” said Jamie Hall of Emerge Skin Studio. “I know the group will be in awesome hands.” JBA members encourage you to support your
local retail stores, restaurants, service providers and non-profits. Members include: Parkview Terrace Apartments, Arts by Alexander, Avery Body & Trim, Jamestown Meineke, Carter Bank & Trust, Straughn’s Carpentry Service LLC, Terrie Moore Coaching, J. Michael Puckett DDS PA, and Piedmont Cotillions.
Also, Grace Financial Services, Edward Jones, CityServe of the Triad, Town of Jamestown, Mendenhall Homeplace of Historic Jamestown Society,
Amerimex Homes Inc., Absolute Comfort Heating & Cooling, Inc., State Farm with Sonya Hamilton, Jamestown Jewelers, Darrell’s Landscaping, Jamestown Public Library, Under Pressure Massage and
Honor Roll
The following students in the Guilford County Schools have achieved academic distinction for the first quarter and are included on the school system’s ‘’A Team.’’ Students in Grades 6-8 who received all A’s and/or P’s during the first nine-week grading period qualify for the ‘’A Team.’’ Students in Grades 9-12 who received a 4.0 or better grade point average during the first nine-week grading period qualify for the ''A Team.'' Persons with questions about the honor roll listings can contact their school for further clarification.
MIDDLE SCHOOL “A” HONOR ROLL FIRST QUARTER MARKS
JAMESTOWN MIDDLE
GRADE 6: Sanam Basam, Noah Bazett-Jones, Sahar Belrhezouani, Emma Bermudez, Colette Block, Armanti Boller, Reena Buendia, Natalie Burke, Ramatoulaye Camara, Lily Carter, Layla Cheston, Nathan Chhan, Aston Clarke, Allie Cobb, Isabella Crawford, Millicent Creef, Arianna Crosby, Sophia Dahal, Calliope Ditty, Emma Do, Luke Do, Wendy Dominguez, Samuel Essary, Brody Gallagher, Sohan Giri, Lily Green, Macrae Haun, Yamile Hernandez-Rodriquez, Della Holliday, Ewan Ireland, Janelsy Jacobo Aceves, Hill Johnson, Alexia Kraftchick, Vi Le, Eden Leng, Macie Lowe, Levi Lowery, Katherine Lugo-Candelario, April Mangvilay, Sofia Martinez, Natasa Maslenjak, Grant McKinley, Marilyn Mondragon, Andrew Nahria, Jorden Nguyen, Daniel Pace, Stuti Patel, Ember Perkins, Melody Prestegui Martinez, Mayur Ramani, Niyant Ray,
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Schaan Reyes, Gabriel Rorie, Aminata Sangare, Robert Shaffner, Danny Sprinkle, Taylor Weaver GRADE 7: Hasan Alafrajee, Nicholas Apel, Brooke Banks, Fatuma Banks, Serenity Beatty, Grayson Betts, Victoria Blood, Makayla Boddie, Sara Bouloudene, Avery Bradford, Lillian Brown, Chase Bruinton, Raelynn Buendia, Caio Buttone, Karen Canales Florian, Xavier Carrera-Moposita, Jordan Chapman, Bo-An Chen, Dianni Conyers, Cooper Cornelison, Lillian Craig, Zoey Cruthis, Seven Davis, Emma Dockery, Jessica Eban, Jaaziel Elorza-Reyes, Morgan Ferrell, Kalona Fewell, Paige Glasgow, Payton Greene, Josiah Hanner, Paige Hartmann, Quintin Hayes, Jared Hernandez, Kailee Johnson, Shelby Keown, Asad Khan, Isabella Lin, Edwin Lopez-Torres, Lukas Lumtscher, Maleah Ly, Trathen McGill, Elijah McKay, Dayton Meadows, Izaiah Middleton, Joziah Morrison, Kennady Murray, Alison Nguyen, Dina Nie Hlong, Grace Norris, Henry Parrott, Zoey Payne, Bella Pennell, Paris Richmond, Holland Robertson, Colby Robinson, Lila Rogers, Angie Sanchez-Hernandez, Amelia Singletary, Dominik Slovak, Ally Smith, Maliyah Southerland, Zoe St Clair, Griffin Swahnville, Emma Tarara, Betial Tekle, Campbell Tobin, Kaliyah Williams, Erin Woods, Makayla Wright, Muhammad Zahid GRADE 8: Korey Atwater, Karissa Butts, Justin Luis Castro, Hyder Cobb, Hayden Cruthis, Ellie Cuthrell, Joseph Dang, Lillian Deyoung, Carly Drews, Claudia Fernandez, Zaria Gilmore, Claire Graznak, Gabrielle Guijoza, Alexandra Gumaer, Declan Haun, Allison
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times, and look for something that has changed — that little pinprick of light appearing that indicated a star has died.
Levesque was interested in astronomy long before she even knew what it was.
“I’ve been enraptured by space for as long as I remember,” she said, calling herself a “weird star enthusiast.” She saw Halley’s Comet from her Massachusetts backyard when she was two years old.
Levesque studied physics at MIT where she discovered the three largest stars in the universe and later led a research team that discovered a new type of star. She earned her Ph.D. in astronomy from the University of Hawaii and has spent over 50 nights observing the skies from the planet’s largest telescopes. She also flew over the Antarctic stratosphere in an experimental aircraft for research for her book. She is currently an astronomy professor at the University of Washington.
But don’t think the book is full of scientific jargon. Levesque’s sense of humor comes out throughout the book with her stories of astronomers, some of whom could be considered quirky.
“The Last Stargazers,” was an Amazon Best Book of 2020 and shortlisted for the 2021 Royal Society Science Book Prize. It is available on Amazon.
Hay, Madilyn Hix, Ava Huntley, Inaaya Hussain, Emily Le, Michelle Le, Adrian Magallanes-Valdez, Ana Maslenjak, Maheen Mehmood, Rahmah Mohamed, Jahaira Moreno, Jameer Morris, Alvin Negrete-Summers, Carson Parker, Colin Reeve, Isabella Rochez, Finn Ross, Hudson Rushforth, Kassidy Sinouanthavysouk, Emmelyn Tyler, Paayas Vaidya, Sumalee Vongdara, Muhammad Waheed, Maddax Williamson, Justess Worthington
HIGH SCHOOL 4.0 HONOR ROLL
FIRST QUARTER MARKS
LUCY RAGSDALE HIGH
GRADE 9: Richard Angel, Kourtney Atwater, Jie-Ru Chen, Amberlynn Chhetri, Marley Clarke, Cora Creef, Hake Cyrus, Elle Dawson, Armando Diaz, James Eash, Naomi Faines, Teagan Gallagher, Max Goins, Maria Hernandez Gutierrez, Brandon Kennedy, Bibi Khadijha, Miley Luong, Sonita Ly, Douae Maiti, Jelena Maksimovic, Maddox Mayer, Jovana Milikic, Micah Moody, Addison Newell, Elaina Nguyen, XSB Paw, Dave Pierre, Sangam Pradhan, Lakari Price, Aleina Randleman, Londyn Rivers, Sion Stevenson, Mya Stoner, Micha Swahnville, Alexis Thongphounphim, Aniya Totton, Anum Waheed, MyKaylee Washington
GRADE 10: Ajak Ajak, Sophia Alicea, Eli Arnold, Aiden Barnes, Skyler Barr, Arzo Basam, Tamaize Bethea, Jada Brown, Aabhash Dahal, Henry Davis, Blake Gardner, Magdalene Gatica, Bailey Glasgow, Kennedy Goff, Hayden Haithcock, Landon Hartmann, Billal Hassan, Lawrence Hickman, Stephen Hix, Lourdes Inoa, Neilee Ireland,
end featuring White Christmas Bliss, a white chocolate mousse. A signature cocktail carried the name Snowdrift Serenade. As a token of this magical occasion, each guest received a snowflake ornament as a reminder of the special day.
In addition to Slomski, committee members included Amy Ochs and Heather Scrimsher, decorations; Nancy Williams, silent auction; Melissa Klenke, live auction; Donna Church, raffle; Jude Fiorello, 50/50 raffle; Katie Dyson, media; Susan Bright, technology support; and Tara Daniel and Amy Lewis, check-out.
“I like the people you see year after year and catching up with old friends,” said former Sedgefield Woman’s Club member Karen Lloyd. “I look forward to this.”
SWC member Adele Filip also admitted she enjoys the company at the event. “Coming is a way to support the club and all it does. Plus you get a good meal,” she added with a smile.
Money raised from SWC fundraisers is used to support community non-profits and other needs. But this year, the proceeds from the 50/50 raffle will directly benefit WNC Claus for a Cause, an initiative in Western North Carolina. “In partnership with the Blue
Nevaeh Jones, Owen Justice, Malachi King, Grant Kirkman, Ellis Kreuser, Jackson Larkin, Kanyen Leuangpaseuth, Joshua McKay, Alexander Newton-White, Vy Nguyen, Yen Nguyen, Dianne Nie Hlong, Kaitlyn Parker, Georgia Parrott, Mary Pietrantozzi, Dawson Ransom, Jemyh Robinson, Brodie Scheland, Jacquelyn Shaner, Kaleb Soundara, Mailin Soyke, Linden Stout, Antron Sturdivant, Johnathan Suarez, David Thames, Sam Tran, Morgan Tyler, Minh Vu, Kennedy Watts, James Wells, Yasmine Yakout
GRADE 11: Muhammad Abbas, Kamaya AH-Keen, Jonathan Ayres, Diwakar Baniya, Markos Banovic, Caitlyn Barnes, Mahi Bhawnani, Emanie Blizzard, Kira Briceno, Logan Brundage, Brycetin Buniva, Hope Caesar, Kaelyn Callaway, Jacob Carlock, Aiden Chafin, Nickolas Chhum, Alaina Cole, Raymond Cooper, David Deans, Aaron Do, Joshua Dominguez, Zane Douthit, Sabrina Dye, Malachi Faines, Carter Fishel, Bellamy Forrest, Katherin Gonzalez Sanchez, Alexis Gray, Mitchell Hall, Emma Hansen, Domitry Hargrove, Kaley Harrison, Samantha Hernandez Diaz, Hannah Hitchcock, Cadence Holding, Kilion Ireland, Brooklyn Keller, Chloe Kim, Jerry Le, Jeanne Lenaerts, Natalie Logan, Lilyana Lopez, Sarah Lopez-Coronado, Braylon Louis, Mabeny Mabeny, Demoria Matthews, Jai’Tianna Matthews, Ryan Merida Mendez, Makayla Montry, McCade Moody, Ethan Nguyen, Noah Ogunyomi, Jazmin Orona, Morgan Osborne, Allison Panchit, Deep Patel, Veer Patel, Miguel Perez-Aguilar, Cydney Pierce, Crystal Ramos, Destini Rentz, Vanessa
Ridge Mountain Travel Guide and the High Country Christmas Foundation, Claus for a Cause is working to bring Christmas joy to families affected by Hurricane Helene,” Slomski said. “For over a decade, High Country Christmas has supported remote, rural, and historically underserved communities in the N.C. High Country, ensuring that not only children, but also their parents and grandparents are remembered during the holiday season.”
In a twist, the winner of the 50-50 raffle also donated her prize money to the WNC Claus for a Cause.
Silent auction items had participants checking the tally sheets again and again to make sure their name was the last added to the list. But the live auction, conducted by Ken Canter, brought out the competitive side of guests as they vied for four exclusive items. Included were stunning earrings, a round of golf for three with golf pro Alex Smalley, a four-course dinner for eight at the home of the highest bidder and a week’s cruise that starts in Athens and ends in Venice.
Thankfulness seemed the order of the day. Noted for their contributions were Gold sponsors Flow Lexus of Greensboro, Porsche of Greensboro, Sedge-
Bodywork, and Zenful U. Also, Oak Street Health, Womack Newspapers — Jamestown News , Barrel & Company, The Deck, Sedgefield Outdoor Equipment Inc., Chick-fil-A Grandover Village, Simply Thai, Zeko’s 2 Go LLC, Southern Roots Restaurant, Pennybyrn Retirement Center, Kisses4Kate, Emerge Skin Studio, MPI Solar Solutions, Lynn Montgomery CPA, Second Chance Closet, Patrick McGill Travel, and Spin a Web Designs.
Slomski also acknowledged many who had made this year’s December fundraiser a stunning success.
“We would especially like to express our gratitude to Sedgefield Country Club for their invaluable assistance in planning, preparing and serving today’s exceptional luncheon,” she said. “Their steadfast support of the Sedgefield Woman’s Club and its mission is nothing short of extraordinary. In addition to generously donating this beautiful venue, every department — golf, tennis, fitness, and food and beverage —contributed to our silent auction. Their unwavering generosity serves as a cornerstone of this event’s success.
“A special note of gratitude goes to everyone who worked tirelessly to make today’s celebration a reality. From those who donated items to those who reached out to local businesses for support, to our dedicated committee members and their many helpers, their efforts truly made this day magical.”
All the hard work and generosity means fun for participants, but it is those in need throughout the community that ultimately reap the benefits from the club’s many donations.
ElEctEd Officials cOntact infOrmatiOn
U.S. HoUSe Kathy Manning - District 6 manning.house.gov/contact DC: (202) 225-3065 NC: (336) 333-5005
U.S. Senate Thom Tillis www.tillis.senate.gov/email-me (202) 224-6342
Town Clerk / Assistant Town Manager Katie Weiner kweiner@jamestown-nc.gov (336) 454-1138
Town Manager Matthew Johnson mjohnson@jamestown-nc.gov (336) 454-1138
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Wednesday
NOVember 13, 2024
OPINION
more pardons?
As if losing the presidential and congressional elections last month was not enough to break the spirit of Democrats, President Biden pardoned his son Hunter. And not just for a few matters during a specific and limited time, the president reached back more than 10 years and extended the pardon to anything and everything Hunter may have done.
By d.G. MaRTIn oNE oN oNE
The very respected, conservative Wall Street Journal columnist Peggy Noonan, who has been critical of President Donald Trump’s appointment process says, “Biden’s pardon of Hunter is as disconcerting as Trump’s more exotic administration nominees.”
In her December 5 WSJ column, Noonan reminded her readers, “It is embarrassing as a citizen to see the president of the United States pardon his son, and in such an allencompassing way, for any legal transgression going back nearly 11 years, which feels like a concession to the assumption that his more interesting law-stretching or — breaking may be yet unknown. The president had promised frequently and explicitly that he wouldn’t pardon his son, that he’d play it straight and let the course of justice play out. Which means he knew it was important to people, to how they viewed him, and so he lied to reassure them. All this did what others have said: lowered trust in political leaders, made the cynical more cynical.”
Not surprisingly, some Democrats agreed with Noonan.
Our president had said over and over again that he would not pardon his son. We believed him.
Now we wonder if there will be a price Democrats will have to pay for the president’s change in position. Will Democrats suffer for Biden’s change of mind or for misleading the country about his intentions regarding a pardon for Hunter?
Noonan has no doubts. “The nature of Hunter Biden’s bad actions is famous in the public mind because it involves videotaped depictions of decadent behavior — guns, drugs and sex, all memorialized by him and stored on his famous laptop. It became an emblem of the assumption that the elites
of our nation, the people pulling the strings, are wholly decadent — dope-smoking lowlifes, abusers of others. It’s looking very Late Rome among our leadership class. Anyway, by pardoning his son the president makes himself look part of all that.”
Noonan feels strongly that Biden made a mistake. “The pardon struck me as a bitter action, too. A president who cared about public opinion, or even that of his own party, wouldn’t have done it, or quite this way. It’s the president flipping the bird to an ungrateful (and also rather decadent!) nation that coldly turned on him after a single debate, and then elected that tramp Donald Trump — they deserve what they get.”
“Will the pardon, as some of the president’s friends say, be forgotten tomorrow? No. People still remember Bill Clinton’s late-night pardon of Marc Rich for tax evasion, wire fraud and other charges. People who like Mr. Biden and those who dislike him will always end the telling of his political story with “And then at the end he pardons his son!”
“What an act of disrespect,” Noonan exclaims.
Noonan cites reports that President Biden is considering giving pre-emptive pardons for officials not yet even accused or convicted of breaking the law, wow. If that is true, it makes you wonder. What have our leaders been up to the past four years that they require such unprecedented forgiveness? Even with fears of a vengeful Trump Justice Department, pre-emptive pardons are an excessive move.”
Here, in my view, Noonan is mistaken. President-elect Trump has promised a vindictive program against all who opposed him or displeased him. We can hope that Trump is exaggerating his intentions. But Biden owes his staff and close-in supporters the same protections he gave his son.
D.G. Martin, a retired lawyer, served as UNC-System’s vice president for public affairs and hosted PBS-NC’s North Carolina Bookwatch.
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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION GUILFORD COUNTY BEFORE THE CLERK 24 SP 002135-400
IN RE:
FORECLOSURE OF A CLAIM OF LIEN HELD BY NORTHERN SHORES ESTATES
ASSOCIATION, INC. FOR PAST DUE ASSESSMENTS ON 807 NORTHERN SHORES POINT, GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA 27455 WHICH PROPERTY IS TITLED TO H3 CUBE, LLC
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
Under and by virtue of the power of sale and authority contained in that certain Declaration for Northern Shores Estates Association, Inc. and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Guilford County, North Carolina in Book 5018, Page 0664, and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness thereby secured and pursuant to the demand of the owner and holder of the indebtedness secured by Claim of Lien 24M001725-400 and pursuant to an Order entered by the Clerk of the Superior Court for Guilford County, North Carolina, entered in this foreclosure proceeding, the undersigned Trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale in the Courthouse of Guilford County, in the City of Greensboro, North Carolina at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 12, 2024, all that certain lot or parcel of real estate, including all improvements and fixtures located thereon, situated, lying and being known as 807 NORTHERN SHORES POINT, GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA 27455, more particularly described on Exhibit “A” attached hereto. The present record owner of the property is H3 Cube, LLC.
EXHIBIT A
BEING ALL OF LOT 226, NORTHERN SHORES, NORTHERN SHORES ESTATES
SUBDIVISION, PHASE 8, MAP 1, AS PER PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 135, PAGES 73-75, GUILFORD COUNTY REGISTER OF DEEDS, REFERENCE TO WHICH IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION. (807 NORTHERN SHORES POINT)
The terms of the sale are that the property
the oiG always Comes through
By FReddy GROVes VETERANS PoST
Things are going to be different in 2025. If there’s one thing I hope, it’s that the Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General isn’t hit with any budget or staffing reductions. As time goes on we need them more than ever to dig out, investigate and expose all the problems in the VA.
The PACT Act of 2022, for example, required screenings for toxic exposures -- as well as training for the VA medical staff to do those screenings. Within a short time, screenings had been done on 4 million veterans out of the 9 million who were enrolled in VA health care. That’s approximately 45% of the total. Training for staff, however, didn’t come close. When
additional training was required, only 21.4% of staff completed it, which means that a lot of veterans were screened by staff who hadn’t done all of their training. Then there is the matter of communication that the VA OIG exposed: A “package manager” computer program at the VA bundles up the documents for a veteran’s claims and then sends them off to a printer. The VA OIG discovered that, because nobody was paying attention to the problem, over 2 million packages weren’t printed ... because nobody hit the “send” button. The veterans, therefore, did not receive the communications from the VA, which might have been asking for more evidence for a claim to be processed or notification
about a claim decision and information about options for responding to that decision.
Equally valuable are the frauds that the OIG nails.
A recent scam involved a pharmaceutical company that offered a particular test kit, claiming that the kit could diagnose a certain condition. Then they were able to push the very expensive therapy drug they produced for that condition.
Kickbacks were involved, of course. The company ended up paying $47 million for their scam. Keep your fingers crossed. In a perfect world, the VA OIG will maintain an adequate budget and staffing. Doubling it would be better.
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I recently adopted a year-old puppy. “Max” is a friendly, well-socialized dog, and during the trial stay a month ago, my 10-yearold cat, “Nora,” seemed to tolerate him. Well, on the second day that Max was home, he started barking excitedly. Nora sprang up and attacked him, cornering Max on the sofa. She batted him around the snout several times. Now, Max slinks out of the room anytime that Nora appears. How can I make peace between them? — Gerry G., Manchester, New Hampshire
DEAR GERRY: I’m sorry to hear that! Introducing a new pet into an established household can be stressful for both pets and sometimes unpredictable. And any negative interactions that occur — from hissing and barking to an all-out boxing match — can make future harmony nearly impossible to achieve. One or both pets may begin to exhibit behavioral issues like aggression, soiling in the house, chewing and scratching, and more. For the foreseeable future, you’ll need to manage and monitor all interactions between Max and Nora. As soon as they begin to react negatively, they
LEGAL NOTICES
will be sold for cash to the highest bidder and a cash deposit not to exceed the greater of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid, or Seven Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($750.00) may be required at the time of the sale. The property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “As Is, Where Is”. Neither the Trustee nor the owner and holder of the indebtedness make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such conditions are expressly disclaimed. The property will be sold subject to restriction and easements of record, any unpaid taxes, prior liens and special assessments, any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure, and any tax required to be paid by N.C.G.S. §7A-308(a) (1). The sale will be held open for ten days for upset bids as required by law.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.
Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.
Issued the 7th day of November, 2024.
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Scott Hunter Dunnagan, Esq., NC Bar #38137 Trustees of the Foreclosure 301 N. Elm Street, Suite 800 Greensboro, NC 27401 Tel: (336) 273-1600 Dec. 4, 11, 2024 (1485)
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE
SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION GUILFORD COUNTY BEFORE THE CLERK
24SP002495-400
Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust
made by Steven Sera and Colleen A. Mulligan (Deceased) (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Colleen A. Mulligan, Heirs of Colleen A. Mulligan: Steven Sera, Steven C. Mulligan, John W. Mulligan) to Josh Costner, Trustee(s), dated June 14, 2018, and recorded in Book No. R 8057, at Page 2276 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 17, 2024 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in Gibsonville in the County of Guilford, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows:
Being all of Lot Number Sixteen (16) of Hidden Acres Subdivision, as shown on that plat thereof recorded in the Register of Deeds for Guilford County North Carolina in Plat Book 81 at Page 132, to which plat is hereby made reference to for a more complete description. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 1311 Dogwood Drive, Gibsonville, 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
need to be separated. Reintroduce the two gradually. I recommend taking Max for a nice, long walk before each meeting so that some of his puppy energy is worked off beforehand. Work intensively with Max on basic commands like sit, stay, lie down and come here. When Max is in the room with Nora, have him sit or lie down close to you — they don’t have to meet face to face. Limit interaction time to five minutes or less at first, then gradually increase the time.
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 SingleFamily 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
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Salome’s Stars
WEEK OF DEC. 16, 2024
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Don’t be sheepish about asking more questions before making a major decision at your workplace. Meanwhile, your personal relationships continue to improve.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You might be rushed into renewing an old, cold relationship. But do you really want a reheated romance when there’s a chance to warm up with someone new?
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20)
Someone tells you something that could lead you to rethink your plans for the holidays. Get the full story before you make a decision.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A financial matter that had you in a dither is finally being sorted out as more facts become available. A perplexing personal matter also clears up.
LEO (July 23 to August 22)
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Unexpected news could cause some minor adjustments in your holiday planning. Defer a decision about a financial matter until you have more facts.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A project might not be bringing you the results you’d hoped it would by now. But stay with it — things will soon begin to turn around.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A budding personal relationship continues to develop. Things also improve in your career, although some problems still need close attention.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Mercury is finally stationing direct in your sign after a few weeks in retrograde. This will give you motivation to take care of
You face a slew of new tasks at home and work. So, as much as you love being a social Lion, be careful not to overdo it at those preholiday parties.
By deMI TaVeRas
Fly Me to the Moon (PG13) — This film deemed as a “rom-com drama” tells an intriguing story about marketing specialist Kelly Jones’ (Scarlett Johansson) efforts to improve NASA’s public image during the Space Race. Kelly moves from New York to Cocoa Beach, Florida, to start work at the Kennedy Space Center, where she meets launch director Cole Davis (Channing Tatum), who disagrees with her marketing strategies. However, their opposing energies cause a romantic spark to develop between them, even though Kelly is hiding the fact that she’s also been secretly tasked with creating a fake moon landing just
in case the Apollo 11 mission doesn’t succeed. Ray Romano and Woody Harrelson co-star in the film, which is out now to stream. (Apple TV+)
Our Little Secret (TV14) — Lindsay Lohan (Irish Wish) and Ian Harding (Pretty Little Liars) star opposite each other in this Christmas rom-com out now; although for a Christmas movie, the holiday spirit is lukewarm at best. Focusing more on the amusement of its incredulous story rather than the elements needed to tell the story properly, Our Little Secret follows exes Avery (Lohan) and Logan (Harding) who receive the surprise of a century when they bump into each other at their
any outstanding tasks before the holidays.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Allowing a misunderstanding to go unchallenged could jeopardize the plans you’ve made for the upcoming holidays. Clear the air now.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) While you should be open to suggestions on how to plan for the holidays, you should also be firm in saying “no” to anything you disagree with.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Get out from under all those holiday preparations and immerse yourself in a world of music. You’ll soon feel refreshed, revived — maybe even reborn!
BORN THIS WEEK: You believe in the truth and have little patience for those who try to hide it. You would make an excellent judge.
new significant others’ family Christmas celebration. Realizing their new partners, Cam and Cassie, are siblings, Avery and Logan agree to keep their romantic past a secret so that they can make it through the holiday without any hiccups.
The highlights of the film were the quips made by the
Strange But True
By LUCIe WInBORne
• Montana’s Flathead Lake looks shallow due to its crystal-clear water, but is actually 370 feet deep.
• The expiration date on bottled water is for the bottle, not the water.
• In 2004, farmers in India used Pepsi and Coca-Cola instead of pesticides because they were cheaper and got the job done just as well. Not surprisingly, Pepsi and CocaCola strongly disagreed.
After eating a large meal, lions can sleep for up to 24 hours straight.
• People used to use bread to erase pencil marks, until Edward Naine accidentally picked up a piece of rubber instead of breadcrumbs in 1770 and — voila! — decided to start selling rubber erasers.
• Two Bosnians had been talking in online chatrooms for a while when they decided it was time to meet in person. They discovered they were a married couple who
had been cheating on each other with each other. They ended up divorcing.
• One French cafe, La Petite Syrah, charges 7 euros for a coffee to rude customers but only 1.40 euro to patrons who are polite to the waitstaff. The cafe is located, perhaps unsurprisingly, in Nice.
• Penguin egg whites turn clear when they’re boiled.
• Michael Jackson was said to request that his wine be served in Diet Coke cans whenever he was on a flight. He didn’t want his kids to see him drinking alcohol.
• Saudi Arabia once held a Women’s Rights Conference that didn’t include a single woman attendee.
Thought for the Day: “A good conscience is a continual Christmas.” — Benjamin Franklin
The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular (TV-PG) — Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough trade the Dancing with the Stars ballroom for Disney to
host this holiday special out now! In this 1-hour-and-20minute spectacular, viewers can enjoy performances of their favorite holiday songs and a few new songs from Disney films like Moana 2 and Mufasa: The Lion King. Look out for musicians such as Elton John, John Legend and Pentatonix, as well as familiar faces like Auli’i Cravalho, Seth MacFarlane and Leslie Odom Jr. The performances were filmed in Disney resorts located in Florida, California and Hawaii. (Disney+)
Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story (PG13) — This documentary, out now, recounts the life of actor Christopher Reeve, who is known best for his role as Superman in
the 1978-1987 Superman films. But Reeve’s career spanned over 30 years, with many television, theater and directing credits to his name. Unfortunately, in 1995, Reeve suffered a spinal cord injury after falling from his horse, which paralyzed him from the neck down. Fortunately, though, it catapulted him into activism as a result, and he began advocating for disabled people and spinal cord injury research. In the doc, there is ample footage of Reeve and his wife, Dana, as well as his children, Alexandra, Matthew and Will. Actors Jeff Daniels, Susan Sarandon, Glenn Close and Whoopi Goldberg were also interviewed for the film. (Max)
supporting cast, specifically Kristin Chenoweth, Dan Bucatinsky
Reyes. (Netflix)
Photo courtesy of Apple TV+
scarlett Johansson, left, and Channing Tatum star in Fly Me to the Moon.
Bake smarter, not Harder: A Do-It-All Cookie Recipe
By PaTTI dIaMOnd
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What if I told you there’s a cookie recipe so versatile, you’d never need another? Meet my go-to dough. Whether you crave classic chocolate chip, peanut butter or double dark chocolate, this one recipe has you covered. With just a few tweaks and add-ins, you can create unique cookies for every occasion — or just a quiet night at home being a dough-mestic diva with a glass of milk.
Here's A Tip
By JOann deRsOn
ies in demerara sugar and press pecan halves (optional) into cookies before baking.
Peanut Butter Cookies: Add 1/2 cup peanut butter and 1 cup chopped roasted peanuts (salted or unsalted, your choice). Press cookies with a fork to make the obligatory crosshatch pattern.
This dough can be made in quantity, divided into portions, and frozen plain (or with add-ins) for up to 3 months. To bake, thaw in the fridge overnight and add your mix-ins before baking. Refrigerate dough for up to 5 days or freeze baked cookies for up to 2 months.
THE ALL-IN-ONE COOKIE DOUGH
Yield: 6 dozen
Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
1 cup butter, softened 1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
In a large bowl, cream the butter and both sugars together. Add the baking soda and salt, then beat on high for about 3 minutes until fluffy. Mix in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla, until smooth. On low speed, gradually add the flour, about 1/2 cup at a time, until just combined. The
dough will be soft. At this point, stir in your chosen mix-ins by hand and refrigerate the dough for 1 hour (minimum) to firm up and blend flavors.
At the time of baking: Preheat your oven to 375 F. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper. Drop heaping tablespoonfuls of dough onto a cookie sheet, spacing them about 3 inches apart. Bake for 9-11 minutes, until the edges are golden brown. Let cookies cool on the sheet for 2 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
Diva Tip: The base recipe makes about 5 1/2 cups of cookie dough. You should be able to get 88 small cookies (1 tablespoon-size scoops), 44 medium cookies (2 tablespoon-size scoops), 29 large cookies (3 tablespoon-size scoops) or 22 XL cookies (1/4 cup-size scoops).
THE COOKIE COLLECTION TO MIX, MATCH, MUNCH!
To a batch of cookie dough add:
Best Chocolate Chip: Add a 1 (12ounce) bag of milk chocolate chips, (1 1/2 cups). For extra indulgence, go for 2 cups. Add 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans.
Maple Pecan: Add 1 cup chopped pecans and 1/2 teaspoon maple extract. Roll cook-
Double Dark Chocolate Delights: Add 1/3 cup unsweetened dark cocoa powder and 1 (12-ounce) bag (1 1/2 cups) dark chocolate chips.
For 30 more recipe variations, visit my website at divasonadime.com/the-all-in-one-cookiedough-30-variations.
MAKE YOUR COOKIE, YOUR WAY
For a fun, interactive twist on holiday baking, try scooping the plain dough into 1/4 cup portions and letting each guest or family member create their own big cookie! Set up a cookie decorating station with a variety of mix-ins; chocolate chips, sprinkles, dried fruit or even candy bits, and let everyone craft their perfect cookie. After they’ve added their desired mix-ins, simply bake the cookies for 10 to 13 minutes, depending on size.
It’s a fun, hands-on activity that’s perfect for sleepovers, family gatherings or any event where everyone wants to get creative and enjoy a homemade treat.
• To stretch your laundry budget, cut fabric softener sheets in half. They work just as well. Also, save them after they come out of the dryer. They make excellent dusters in the home.
• Love Sudoku? M.K. of Montana suggests that you might love it even more if you color code your grid. Each number 1-9 is assigned a color, and you solve the puzzle as normal, except you color in the box to denote your answer. When it’s all finished, she says, “It looks like a colorful quilt.”
• If the vegetables you are cooking give off an unpleasant smell, grab a small saucepan and simmer a bit of plain vinegar while cooking. It will negate the smell, and leave your house smelling pleasantly like mealtime afterward.
• “Cornstarch is great for itchy, rashy skin. This is true for babies’ bottoms and for doggy bellies, which is what I use it for. My pup is allergic to grass but loves to romp. Sometimes his belly gets red, and I clean it with a mild soap and water, then give him a cornstarch rub. It sure helps.” — T.W. in Ohio
• Want to keep your cut flowers fresh longer? Add a teaspoon of chlorine bleach to the water and change it out every few days.
• Spruce up indoor greenery with a little mineral oil. To get your green plants’ leaves shining and healthy, wipe them down with a clean cloth dipped in mineral oil. Rub off any excess.
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One dough, endless possibilities — bake smarter with this versatile cookie recipe!
