Get ready for a few new laws in North Carolina effective Jan. 1, 2025.
One affects a practice everyone was supposed to observe during the COVID-19 pandemic — the wearing of masks in public.
House Bill 237 is titled the “Unmasking Mobs and Criminals Act,” making it easier to prosecute criminals who wear masks while committing a crime. But there are exceptions for “preventing the spread of contagious disease.”
Teacher retirement changes is covered in HB 1020, concerning Teachers’ and State Employees’
Retirement System, Local Governmental Employees’ Retirement System, Consolidated Judicial Retirement System and The Legislative Retirement System.
Modifications to juvenile justice is HB 834 re-defines the term Juvenile delinquent. This bill allows 16- and 17-year-olds who commit certain felonies to be tried as an adult.
HB 10 requires all sheriff’s offices to cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Local officials must hold a suspect thought to be in the country unlawfully for up to 48 hours to give ICE time to take custody of the person.
Senate Bill 409 makes changes to criminal and civil laws regard-
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CHRISTMAS EVE WORSHIP
• Jamestown United Methodist Church, 403 E. Main St., is holding three services on Christmas Eve. A Family Christmas service will be held from 3 to 4 p.m., Contemplative Communion will be held from 5 to 6 p.m., and Christmas Eve Worship will be held from 11 p.m. to 12 a.m.
• Our Father Lutheran Church, 3304 Groometown Road, Greensboro, will celebrate the Nativity of Our Lord on Christmas Eve at 8 p.m. This holy service features candlelight and singing of all your favorite Christmas hymns. All are welcome.
• Sedgefield Presbyterian Church, 4216 Wayne Road, Greensboro, will host a Communion and Candlelight service at 5 p.m.
DAWSON WINS AAU CROSS COUNTRY NATIONALS
The weather was freezing but that did not deter Ragsdale freshman Elle Dawson of the High Point Blaze from winning the AAU Cross Country Nationals in the girls 15-18 year-old division on Dec. 7 In Charlotte. The Blaze won the division title. In the 26-degree temperature, Dawson finished the five-kilometer race in 18 minutes, 46.9 seconds, coming in 35 seconds faster than her nearest competitor, Grace Keen of Southern Athletics.
At Ragsdale, Dawson has finished second at the NCHSAA 4A state cross country championships and won both the Guilford County and Metro 4A Conference championships.
This has been a good year for Dawson, winning or placing second in several other events.
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ing breaking into, entering or breaking out of motor vehicles, trailers, railroad cars, aircraft, boats or other watercraft.
SB 166 amends several state building codes, environmental laws, local government procedures as well as other building regulations.
Several other laws went into effect in December. In short, these laws cover such things as human trafficking and the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
One portion of HB 199 requires the DMV to make a plan to issue a digital version of a driver’s license by the time this part of the bill goes into effect on July 1, 2025.
HB 198 changes some N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT) laws. One requires toll bills to have vehicle identification numbers or other vehicle identifying information on the document. Processing fees for unpaid tolls increase under the new bill. The law also allows billboard companies to cut down
more trees along state highways.
HB 591 modernizes sex crimes, establishes sexual extortion offenses, updates offenses related to sexual exploitation of a minor, updates sex offender and public protection registration programs and clarifies the offense of disclosure of private images.
HB 971 directs the Department of Labor to develop human trafficking awareness training for lodging establishments, accommodation facilitators and property managers for vacation rentals.
The bill also makes changes to penalties for trafficking-related arrests. For a complete list of new laws, visit https://www.ncleg.gov.
wishing you a merry … and safe holiday
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WrIter
The Christmas season and other winter holidays are an exciting time, with festive decorations, gaily wrapped packages, parties, extra travel and guests coming and going. But the celebrations can also bring danger to people and pets if consideration is not given to one’s surroundings.
Travel Traffic accidents are a major cause of injury and death in the United States, and the risk of being involved in a fatal crash increases during the holidays. When considering holiday road travel, it’s crucial to be thoughtful and plan ahead.
To minimize the risk of being in a traffic accident, consider the day of the week, time and weather conditions. Adjust your schedule to avoid more dangerous travel times and give yourself time to get to your destination to avoid the temptation to speed.
Don’t start a trip or continue one when tired, don’t drive while impaired and avoid distractions while driving. Be sure the vehicle is travel worthy and that everyone in it is wearing a seat belt.
Share travel plans with friends or family, but not on social media.
Christmas trees and decorations
If using a live tree, water it every day. Keep trees three feet away from any heat source. Discard broken ornaments.
Check for frayed wires and do not overload extension cords. Avoid using extension cords in high traffic areas and turn off holiday lights when leaving home or going to bed. Don’t overcrowd rooms with decorations and toys.
Candles
Keep candles 12 inches way from anything flammable. Do not leave any candle unattended. Consider flameless candles when decorating for Christmas, Hanukkah or Kwanzaa. Have working smoke detectors.
Pets
Certain foods should never be fed to pets. Be extra careful during the excitement of celebrations to avoid letting your pets have avocado, chocolate, coffee, caffeine, citrus, coconut or coconut oil, grapes or raisins, macadamia and other nuts, milk and dairy, onions, garlic, chives, salt, xylitol or yeast dough.
Plants to avoid having in your house: mistletoe, holly, lilies and poinsettias. If in doubt, check online to make sure a plant is safe around pets.
Secure trees so they cannot be knocked over. If using a live tree, make sure pets cannot get to the water to drink it since it can cause serious stomach upset. Sweep or vacuum up needles regularly. Keep breakable ornaments, tinsel and ribbons out of the reach of pets. Snow globes are made of ethylene glycol, the same chemical used in antifreeze, and is highly toxic to all pets. If one breaks, clean it up immediately.
Dispose of packaging quickly when unwrapping gifts.
Rawhide dog bones, rawhide holiday-themed treats, and antler toys can be very dangerous to dogs. Some essential oil products can be dangerous to pets. Check online to see which to avoid. Liquid and solid potpourris also can cause problems if ingested.
Trash When empting trash, secure the lids on garbage cans that contain food, broken decorations or any other holiday hazards to protect wildlife.
Archivist highlights connection between college and Jamestown
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Guilford College and the Jamestown area have had a long connection. As such, it was fitting that Gwen Gosney Erickson, Quaker Archivist and Special Collections Librarian of the Quaker Archives at Guilford College, was the guest speaker at the Historic Jamestown Society’s Annual Meeting on Dec. 8.
She has been at the archives for 24 years. Her research combines Quaker studies and North Carolina and United States history, noting how faith influences historical narratives.
“The archives are one of only a half dozen Quaker studies in the world and the only one in the Southeastern United States,” Erickson said. “If people are doing research on Jamestown, they can get a more physical
experience and text-based research at Guilford College.”
The collection specializes in the records of the Society of Friends (Quakers) in North Carolina and has records as far back as 1680 from the eastern part of the state and many from the 1750s relating to residents of this area. Many of the records are family collections, including letters and photographs.
“Membership in a Quaker meeting was at the monthly meeting closest to you,” Erickson said, pointing out that Jamestown residents are listed in the minutes of Deep River Friends Meeting, at the corner of Wendover Avenue and Penny Road. Meetings were held Wednesdays and Sundays. Many are also interred in the adjacent burial ground.
She mentioned that the old meeting house in City Lake Park was used when
local residents could not make the journey to Deep River Friends, now less than four miles from Mendenhall Homeplace via Penny Road.
One important group of items the Archives holds is organizational records of Guilford College, founded in 1837 as New Garden Boarding School by the Religious Society of Friends, commonly known as Quakers. It became Guilford College in 1888.
There is a strong connection of the college to Jamestown, especially the Mendenhall family. Many local educators came out of New Garden Boarding School. The archives hold such Jamestown artifacts as papers of Delphina Mendenhall, wife of George C. Mendenhall, Mendenhall family papers, Richard’s suit, hats made by David Beard and a Jamestown Rifle. The late local histo-
rian Mary Browning was a frequent visitor to the archives.
Richard Mendenhall whose home still stands at 603 W. Main St. in Jamestown, was very active in the Meeting for Sufferings. The group took care of legal business, “decisions that could not be done on a local level,” Erickson said.
“The Archives have records for the executive committee for the Meeting for Sufferings. Richard was a long-time believer that no one should be a slave and was active in the North Carolina Manumission Society.
“Quakers could not legally own slaves but several individuals were legally owned by the Yearly Meeting,” Erickson said. “North Carolina did not allow people to manumit (free) people they inherited or somehow acquired through slavery.
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Photo courtesy of Quaker Archives at Guilford College gwen gosney erickson in the guilford College Quaker archives.
From The Front
GTcc
awarded $5 million grant to improve environmental and climate justice challenges on High Point
Guilford Technical Community College has been awarded a grant of more than $5 million dollars as part of a $18.5 million Environmental Protection Agency grant to the Southwest Renewal Foundation in High Point to address environmental and climate justice challenges through a series of projects in the High Point area.
The grant is part of $1.6 billion in funding recently announced by the EPA for 105 selected applications from across the country.
GTCC’s funding will go toward renovation of a site for the college’s new Skilled Trades Center on the High Point campus and support of students enrolling in programs at the center.
“We are grateful the EPA select-
“They could not be freed but were turned over to the meeting. The Yearly Meeting had found a loophole that said the Yearly Meeting could take legal title while allowing people to keep their wages.
“When opportunities would arise to get them to a location, they would live as free people. This was legal but still controversial and dangerous, an ‘Overground’ Railroad of sorts,” she said in reference to the famous Underground Railroad that facilitated getting slaves to freedom.
“The N.C. Manumission Society was not Quaker, but had connections with a lot of Quakers,” Erickson added. “We have original minutes from 1810-1820s.”
Nereus Mendenhall 1819-1893, son of James-
ed the SWRF grant and for GTCC to be involved in such an important and impactful endeavor for our community and students,” said GTCC President Anthony Clarke, Ph.D. “This funding will allow us to have a positive impact on the High Point community surrounding our downtown campus, while providing students with the best possible environment to learn high demand skilled trades.”
The college will use grant funding to renovate the Johnson Warehouse, turning the 13,200-squarefoot building into state-of-theart facilities for four programs: HVAC, construction, hotel/apartment maintenance, and a program to be determined. A focal point will be workforce training for green jobs in HVAC and construction.
town’s Richard, was trained as a physician but seems to have been more interested in education than medicine. He is perhaps best known for being the principal of New Garden Boarding School four different times, 1839-42, 1846-47, 1849-52, 1860-66.
During the Civil War, Nereus had planned to move his family to Minnesota and they were even packed up and waiting at the train station when he had a change of heart. If he left New Garden, who would keep it open? Thanks to his work, New Garden Boarding School stayed open during the Civil War when many others were closing.
Mary Mendenhall Hobbs, (1852-1930), daughter of Nereus and Oriana and granddaughter of Richard, was the wife of Lewis Lyndon Hobbs, who became the first president in 1888 of the renamed Guilford College. She attended New Garden as a young girl.
Mary returned to New Garden in 1878 as assistant teacher to Mary E. Mendenhall Davis, her cousin. While serving as assistant clerk of the 1889 North Carolina Yearly Meeting, she asked the women’s meeting for subscriptions to help educate Quaker girls (supposedly at New Garden) and received $103. Then she asked the men, who also gave generously. Her plan was to have the girls live in cottages and save expenses by supplying much of their food and doing all the cooking, cleaning and so forth. The plan was so successful that soon a dormitory was built, New Garden Hall, later
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campus
Once completed, the renovated facilities will be used to train approximately 75 students per year for green jobs that are projected to provide at least $40,000 a year in earnings and an annual economic impact of $3 million for the community.
GTCC will support students attending classes at the High Point Skilled Trades Center with a fulltime career navigator, who will provide direct support to eligible and current students about career pathways, academic plans, goal identification, and barrier removal.
The grant will also cover the addition of two electric-powered 15-person vans to help remove transportation barriers allowing local residents means to travel to GTCC’s campus. An EV charging
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renamed Mary Hobbs Hall.
Mary stopped teaching after her marriage in 1880 to Dr. Hobbs but worked on behalf of Guilford College, raising funds, promotion, hostess for her husband.
Mary Hobbs persuaded the education committee of the North Carolina General Assembly for the funding of a “normal and industrial school for white girls” which lead to the 1891 founding of N.C. College for Women in Greensboro, now the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
Many of Mary Hobbs’ writings about growing up in Jamestown are in the Archives.
There is a Mendenhall Hobbs Collection in the Guilford College Archives containing financial and land records, photographs and other artifacts. Interestingly, there is a Hobbs Mendenhall Collection in the Wilson Library at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill that contains family papers from 1787-1949. These papers include Richard’s tanning guidebook.
Mary and L.L. Hobbs’ grandson, Grimsley Hobbs (1923-1990) followed in the footsteps of his grandfather by becoming president of Guilford College from 1965-80.
Mary Mendenhall Hobbs’ sister, Gertrude Whittier Mendenhall , 1862-1926, another of Richard’s granddaughters, received a BS in Natural Science from Guilford and a degree from Wellsley in 1885. Gertrude was a Guilford College founding faculty member in 1888 and taught there until 1891 when she left for the new N.C. Normal
station will also be installed on the High Point campus.
Utilizing funds from the grant, a work-based learning opportunity will also be created for GTCC students. In partnership with North Carolina State University and the Piedmont Conservation Council, students in related environmental studies programs will assist the NCSU team with water quality testing along Richland Creek.
To read the full EPA press release, visit the EPA’s website.
Guilford Technical Community College is the third largest of 58 institutions in the North Carolina Community College System. GTCC serves more than 30,000 students annually from five campuses and a Small Business Center. For more information, visit gtcc.edu, Facebook, X, Instagram and LinkedIn
School, becoming a founding teacher there in 1892. She was professor of mathematics and chair of the math department. She must have been a strict educator because, according to a student entering Gertrude’s math class in 1885, she “began 4 years of happy misery.” Gertrude also taught German.
Mary Eliza Mendenhall Davis (1850-1823, daughter of another Mendenhall, Elihu, who was a trustee of Guilford College), attended New Garden Boarding School and became part of the first faculty of Guilford College while she was still taking classes prior to graduation to become a teacher. She taught literature and bookkeeping and was school librarian until 1897 and then school secretary.
Ragsdale family
The Mendenhalls were not the only Jamestown family associated with Guilford College.
Virginia Ragsdale (1870-1945) graduated from Guilford and was a well-known professor of mathematics at North Carolina College for Women, now UNC-G. She earned a PhD. in mathematics in Germany following a master’s degree at Bryn Mawr College.
The Ragsdale dormitory on the UNC-G campus adjoins the Mendenhall dorm and the building is known as Ragsdale/Mendenhall. Opened in 1950, it was named in honor of Gertrude Whittier Mendenhall, head of Department of Mathematics from 1892 to 1926, and Virginia Ragsdale, a professor in the Department of Mathematics from 1911 to 1928. Ragsdale became the third faculty member to hold a Ph.D. degree.
Niece and namesake, Virginia Ragsdale, daughter of William G. Ragsdale and Lucy Coffin Ragsdale, graduated from the college in 1929. Her senior the-
sis for the college history department was “History of Jamestown, North Carolina.”
About the Archives
The Quaker Archives is the official depository for the records of North Carolina Yearly Meeting and most of the region’s Friends meetings. Researchers can consult these records on site during the research room hours. In addition to answering specific questions related to the affairs of these meetings, the archives staff assists researchers and writers who are preparing histories of their meetings and communities.
Older meeting records are also now available via Ancestry.com. William Wade Hinshaw’s “Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, Volume I,” is a complete index and abstract to genealogical information in the older records. It is recommended that individuals consult the Hinshaw volume as a first step in researching North Carolina Quaker records.
The Quaker Archives are located within Hege Library on the Guilford College campus, 5800 W. Friendly Ave. in Greensboro, 336-316-2450 and online at library.guilford. edu/archives.
Researchers are strongly encouraged to make an appointment with the Quaker Librarian in advance if they wish to have access to manuscript collections. The Quaker Archives staff is not able to take on research projects for individuals and does not provide large-scale reproduction services for manuscript materials. For special collections, archives, Quaker studies, local history and genealogy inquiries, contact archives@guilford.edu or 336-316-2264. Appointments are required.
Some of this information came from Mary Browning’s book, “Bending the Twigs in Jamestown, a History of Education.”
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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Rendering of the guilford Technical Community College High Point skilled Trades Center.
Samson’s death and Luigi’s killing
By d.g. MaRTIn
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What does the Biblical character Samson have to do with Luigi Mangione, the accused killer of CEO Brian Thompson in Midtown Manhattan on the morning of Dec. 4?
Here is more about Samson who had been captured and blinded by his Philistine enemies. From Chapter 16 of the book of Judges in the Old Testament from verse 23 through verse 30:
23 Now the lords of the Philistines gathered to offer a great sacrifice to their god Dagon, and to rejoice; for they said, ‘Our god has given Samson our enemy into our hand.’
24 When the people saw him, they praised their god; for they said, ‘Our god has given our enemy into our hand, the ravager of our country, who has killed many of us.’
25 And when their hearts were merry, they said, ‘Call Samson, and let him entertain us.’ So they called Samson out of the prison, and he performed for them. They made him stand between the pillars;
26 and Samson said to the attendant who held him by the hand, ‘Let me feel the pillars on which the house rests, so that I may lean against them.’
27 Now the house was full of men and women; all the lords of the Philistines were there, and on the roof there were about three thousand men and women, who looked on while Samson performed.
28 Then Samson called to the Lord and said, ‘Lord God, remember me and strengthen me only this once, O God, so that with this one act of revenge I may pay back the Philistines for my two eyes.’
29 And Samson grasped the two middle pillars on which the house rested, and he leaned his weight against them, his right hand on the one and his left hand on the other.
30 Then Samson said, ‘Let me die with the Philistines.’ He strained with all his might; and the house fell on the lords and all the people who were in it. So those he killed at his death were more than those he had killed during his life.
By sacrificing himself as he pulled down their temple, Samson punished and gained revenge over his Philistine oppressors.
When Mangione was arrested, he was in possession of a manifestotype document that mentioned UnitedHealthCare and accused health insurance companies of corporate greed.
For Mangione, these insurance companies were like Samson’s Phi-
listines. They were oppressors who needed to be punished.
As reported in an article in the Sept. 12 Washington Post by Philip Kennicott, Mangione has become a Samson-like hero to some.
Kennicott writes, “Images of a shirtless and muscular Mangione have flooded social media, along with memes that pose him as a saint with a halo or a potential martyr protectively embraced by Jesus (“It’s okay they called me guilty too,” reads one poorly punctuated caption). A Free Luigi movement presents him as a folk hero. Images of his hooded face before capture have apparently been tattooed on arms or legs, and on TikTok and other sites he’s been given the epithet of a superhero or cinema vigilante: ‘The Adjuster.’
“Praise for him seems to cross partisan lines and is worrisome to the insurance industry, which suddenly seems to be widely loathed in the United States despite polls that paint a more complicated picture. ‘My empathy is out of network,’ another phrase circulating on social media, suggests that many people are struggling to hold in their heads two ideas at the same time: That killing is wrong and yet our health care system, and especially the insurance industry that generates enormous profits, is arguably broken and at times feels cruel.”
The problems in the insurance industry require attention and reform but do not justify the “solutions” of Samson or Luigi Mangione.
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 24SP002350-400
IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY FELETIA A. FULLWOOD DATED DECEMBER 28, 2006 RECORDED IN BOOK NO. 6656, AT PAGE 1289 IN THE GUILFORD COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA
Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the above-referenced deed of trust and because of default in payment of the secured debt and failure to perform the agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the holder of the secured debt, the undersigned will expose for sale at public auction at the usual place of sale at the Guilford County courthouse at 10:00 AM on January 2, 2025, the following described real estate and any improvements situated
mistakes in PaCt act claims
By FReddy gROVes VeterANS PoSt
It seems that when there are new rules and regulations to be followed, the Department of Veterans Affairs often needs time to get caught up and understand new procedures. The Office of Inspector General for the VA investigated whether veterans were given the correct benefits after the PACT Act expanded eligibility for toxin exposure. The news isn’t good. What the OIG found was that service-connected claims were improperly handled before they were denied.
Processing staff made several errors as they handled the claims. They asked for medical opinions to see if there were service connections even though the PACT Act clearly designated certain illnesses as service connected. Staff asked for exams that weren’t warranted, which delayed the processing of claims. Staff also made their decisions after examinations resulted in inconsistent results.
Mistakenly denying conditions covered under the PACT Act wasn’t the only Act-related snarl. Under the PACT Act, survivors of service members who died in the line of duty or from service-related illness who’d had their expanded toxic exposure claims denied were allowed to refile and receive retroactive benefits. Survivors due benefits under Dependency and Indemnity Compensation didn’t receive the correct payments when they refiled.
The OIG investigated two groups of claims over a six-month period: those that were refiled and denied a second time and those that were refiled and approved.
Processing staff didn’t have a clear understanding of how to do the math, it seems, resulting in $33 million of underpayments to survivors.
If you’re filing under the PACT Act, keep an eye on what’s going on — and ask a lot of questions.
OIG investigators found that two veterans were denied $56,700 in claims after their service connections were denied. The OIG discovered that there was $1.4 million in costs (for a six-month period) for exams and medical opinions that weren’t necessary and 870 potential benefitsrelated errors. It seems that staff didn’t understand that presumptives don’t need a medical opinion after it’s already been established that a veteran was in a certain location at a certain time.
Holiday travel with a pet
By saM MaZZOTTa PAW’S CorNer
DEAR PAW’S COR-
NER: We are bringing our new dog, “Mara,” with us to visit relatives in Ohio this Christmas. They are aware and said that our guest room is prepared with a dog bed so that she will be comfortable. However, we’ve never traveled with a pet before, and Mara is an energetic Border Collie. Do you have any advice for a pleasant road trip?
— Dave and Diane in Sarasota, Florida
DEAR DAVE & DIANE: The best advice is to plan, plan, plan around Mara’s needs during your drive to Ohio. As an energetic dog, Mara needs fre-
quent walk breaks to get out of the car and work off some energy. You’ll also need to stay at a pet-friendly hotel if you’re not driving straight through the night.
Here are some important tips as you prepare:
— Make sure your dog’s vaccinations are up to date, and carry a copy of her records.
— Consider microchipping your dog before the trip if you haven’t done so, and make sure an ID tag is attached to her collar.
— Pack a bag just for Mara with her preferred food, treats, toys, cold weather gear and medications. Add an extra leash and collar just in case.
LEGAL NOTICES
thereon, in Guilford County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Feletia A. Fullwood, dated December 28, 2006 to secure the original principal amount of $115,250.00, and recorded in Book No. 6656, at Page 1289 of the Guilford County Public Registry. The terms of the said Deed of Trust may be modified by other instruments appearing in the public record. Additional identifying information regarding the collateral property is below and is believed to be accurate, but no representation or warranty is intended.
Address of property: 2813 Green Crest Ct, Greensboro, NC 27406
Tax Parcel ID: 0055249
The record owner(s) of the property, according to the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Feletia A. Fullwood.
The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance AS IS, WHERE IS. Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust being foreclosed, nor
the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property offered for sale. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. This sale is subject to all prior liens and encumbrances and unpaid taxes and assessments including any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required from the highest bidder and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. This sale will be held open ten days for upset bids as required by law. After the expiration of the upset period, all remaining amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in a timely manner will result in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending the outcome of any resale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser
— Install a sturdy crate big enough for your dog to turn around in — either in the back seat or, if you have an SUV, in the cargo area. This will be secure and comfortable for a big dog.
— Take Mara on a few short car trips so she gets familiar with the travel crate.
— The day of the trip, feed and walk Mara at least an hour before departing. She may get carsick if she eats too soon before starting off.
shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Substitute Trustee or the attorney of any of the foregoing.
SPECIAL NOTICE FOR
TENANTS residing at the property: be advised that an Order for Possession of the property may be issued in favor of the purchaser. Also, if your lease began or was renewed on or after October 1, 2007, be advised that you may terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days written notice to the landlord. You may be liable for rent due under the agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.
The date of this Notice is 5th day of Dec., 2024. Grady I. Ingle, Attorney for Substitute Trustee Ingle Law Firm, PA 13801 Reese Blvd West Suite 160 Huntersville, NC 28078 (980) 771-0717 Ingle Case Number: 26947-43942 Dec. 18, 25, 2024 (1288)
coffee break
Salome’s Stars
WEEK OF DEC. 23, 2024
ARIES (March 21 to April
19) I know, dear Lamb, that you don’t like anyone trying to take charge of your projects, but try to be a bit more flexible. A new idea could help hasten a positive result.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) I’m sure, being the timethrifty Taurus you are, that you’ve done much of your holiday shopping. But don’t relax yet! Wrap those gifts now to save yourself lots of unwanted pressure.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Be receptive when a family member or friend asks to confide in you. Your positive reaction could ensure that they have a happy holiday experience.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Don’t be rushed into wrapping up a workplace problem. Consider leaving it be until after the holidays. This way, you’ll have the facts you need to reach the right resolution.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) You’ll get news that will make
you glow brighter than the lights of the holiday season! Be sure to use what you learn both carefully and kindly in order to avoid giving the wrong impression.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A frayed relationship could be mended in time for the holidays if you were more flexible. Give a little, and you could get back a lot more than you imagined.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Things might not seem to be settling down as quickly as you would prefer, but it might just be a little “holiday time flutter.” You’ll soon get news that will lead to more stability.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Stop getting so involved in everyone’s personal problems that you lose precious time with loved ones. Remember, even the Supreme Court closes for the holidays.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) All signs point to a bright holiday, with all of those pesky problems finally resolved in your favor. Share the
good times with people you love and who, of course, love you.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Your plans should not be set in stone and cemented over. Leave some openings in case you need to make changes. Meanwhile, spend the holidays with your nearest and dearest.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Surprise! This holiday finds you on the receiving end of generosity from those who are usually the recipients of what you give so freely and lovingly.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) A piece of good news assures that you’ll be swimming in clearer, calmer waters this holiday season. There might be a storm or two ahead, but you’ll weather it all in fine style.
BORN THIS WEEK: You have a flair for seeing things as you’d like them to be, as well as a gift for turning your perceptions into realities. Manifestation is your superpower.
It Ends with Us (PG13) — This romantic drama from Justin Baldoni (Will & Harper) is a film adaptation of the 2016 bestselling novel by Colleen Hoover. Blake Lively (Deadpool & Wolverine) stars as florist Lily Bloom, who recently lays her abusive dad to rest. With their complicated relationship at the forefront of her mind, Lily meets Ryle (Baldoni) and forms a relationship with him, even though Ryle is bad-tempered. As Ryle’s anger issues escalate into physical abuse, Lily is forced to either take a stand against him or submit to the same toxic cycle that enveloped her mother. The film, out now, received mixed reviews from critics, while
the story’s powerful message against domestic violence was drowned out by the on-set drama between Baldoni and Lively. (Netflix)
We Live in Time (R) — Here’s another romantic drama that’s sure to bring on the tears! Starring two young powerhouses, Andrew Garfield (SpiderMan: No Way Home) and Florence Pugh (Dune: Part Two), the film follows couple Tobias (Garfield) and Almut (Pugh) throughout 10 years of their relationship. Viewers watch along in a non-linear fashion as Tobias and Almut cross paths for the first time, fall in love, and start a family. So, what’s the tear-jerking catch? During their rela-
tionship, Almut receives a diagnosis of ovarian cancer, leaving their future hanging in the balance. Most critics gave the film positive reviews, commending Garfield and Pugh’s magnetic performances. Out now to rent. (Apple TV+)
Red One (PG-13) — This Christmas movie out
Strange But True
By LUCIe WInBORne
You’re more likely to have weirder, scarier and sexier dreams when sleeping on your stomach.
• The cymothoa exigua, a parasite that severs the blood vessels of a fish’s tongue and becomes a new functional tongue, is the only known parasite capable of replacing an entire organ.
Are you a java junkie? Scientists found specific genes that are more caffeine-loving than others, so addiction to it might be genetic. In other words, you can go ahead and blame your parents for your coffee obsession.
• Family Feud host Richard Dawson met his second wife, Gretchen Johnson, when she was a contestant on the show in 1981. And yes, he did kiss her.
• After four years of planning and two months of working nightly from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., a team of hackers at MIT turned their Earth and Planetary Sciences Department building into a giant, multicolored, playable Tetris game.
• It is considered unlucky to clean your house on the Chinese New Year. You risk sweeping away the good luck of the coming year.
• “Gigi” author Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette could only write after she had plucked fleas off her dog.
• If you pour cold water into a person’s ear, their eyes will move in the direction of the opposite ear. If you pour warm water into their ear, their eyes will move toward that ear. Used to test for brain damage, this process is called “caloric stimulation.”
Some areas in Scotland and Japan switched to blue street lights at night and saw a decrease in crime and suicide rates.
Thought for the Day: “I realized that if I wait until I am no longer afraid to act, write, speak, be, I’ll be sending messages on the Ouija board, cryptic complaints from the other side.” — Audre Lorde
now with Dwayne Johnson (Moana 2) and Chris Evans ( Pain Hustlers ) takes viewers on an exciting holiday adventure! As the head of Santa Claus’ security detail, Callum Drift (Johnson) finds himself at a loss when his jolly boss gets kidnapped by a black ops team on Christmas Eve. The North Pole team
tracks down the person who compromised their position, a hacker named Jack O’Malley (Evans); Jack agrees to help Callum find Santa for double the payment. As clues lead them to a winter witch named Gryla (Kiernan Shipka), they’ll need all the Christmas magic and wonder they can to free Santa from her icy grip. J.K. Simmons (Saturday Night) makes a hilarious (and buff) Santa. (Amazon Prime Video)
Juror No. 2 (PG-13) Even pushing 95 years old, director Clint Eastwood (Cry Macho) still seems to have a few tricks up his sleeve! While this thriller didn’t impress at the box office, it did move many critics with its intriguing-
ly twisted story. Nicholas Hoult (The Menu) leads the film as journalist Justin Kemp, who gets called for jury duty on a case involving a woman named Kendall Carter. Kendall was found dead under a bridge after a fight with her boyfriend, who is the main suspect. But when prosecutor Faith Killebrew (Toni Collette) begins to lay out the case, Justin is horror-struck to realize that he might be responsible for Kendall’s death, as he recalls hitting something with his car at the same bar on the same night she died. Will he speak the truth or watch an innocent man get convicted instead? Premieres Dec. 20. (Max)
Photo courtesy of MovieStillsDB Florence Pugh, left, and andrew garfield star in We Live in Time
merry, mindful and Healthier: Thoughtful Homemade Food Gifts for the Holidays
By PaTTI dIaMOnd
DIVAS oN A DIMe
The holidays are a time for indulging in the treats and traditions we hold dear — but this year, my family and I are giving our celebrations a little makeover. A slightly healthier makeover. Don’t worry, we’re not canceling cookies! Instead, we’re mixing in some lower-sugar, higher protein, whole-food options alongside our nostalgic favorites.
Our goal? To create new, wholesome traditions we’ll look forward to just as much as the old ones. And guess what? It seems we’re not alone. Nearly everyone I’ve shared this idea with has said their family is craving the same change. Whether it’s to support loved ones managing diabetes or prediabetes, heart health, food allergies and sensitivities, chronic inflammation, or simply to prioritize healthier habits, it’s a delicious way to give ourselves the gift of wellness this season.
For those looking to offer thoughtful, health-conscious gifts this holiday season, these recipes are a perfect choice. They’re easy to make, budgetfriendly, and packed with flavor — proof that healthier choices can still feel indulgent!
DARK CHOCOLATE BARK
Melt unsweetened dark chocolate and spread it out on parchment paper. Top with nuts and
a sprinkle of sea salt. Once set, break it into pieces and package it in a decorative box or jar. Dark chocolate is lower in sugar, and the nuts and seeds provide healthy fats and fiber, making this treat both indulgent and nutritious.
PEANUT BUTTER STUFFED DATES
Yield: 1 dozen
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
12 Medjool dates, pitted 1/4 cup peanut butter
1/4 roasted peanuts, chopped 2 tablespoons dark chocolate, chopped
Slice dates lengthwise and remove pits. Fill each date with
1 teaspoon peanut butter. Sprinkle the sticky peanut butter with chopped peanuts and dark chocolate. Chill before serving.
MAPLE TOASTED COCONUT CASHEWS
Yield: about 3 cups or 12 servings
Total Time: 30 minutes
3 cups roasted, unsalted cashews
1/2 cup shredded coconut flakes, unsweetened
1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted 3 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons demerara sugar Preheat oven to 300 F and line
a baking sheet with parchment. In a mixing bowl, mix cashews, coconut and salt. Melt the coconut oil with the maple syrup. Stir in maple syrup mixture to coat cashew mixture. Add sugar and stir once more. Spread the mixture on the baking sheet in a single layer with gaps for airflow. Bake 15 minutes, flip and bake another 10 minutes until golden. Cool for 30 minutes before storing.
Blitz dates and cashews in a food processor until chopped. Add coconut, oats and cinnamon and pulse. Add in chia seeds, maple syrup, coconut oil and vanilla and pulse until combined. Press into a parchment lined loaf pan and refrigerate until firm. Slice into squares.
The holidays are meant to be joyful, not stressful, and that includes caring for your health and your budget. By incorporating thoughtful, healthier homemade treats into your celebrations, you’re giving yourself and your loved ones a gift that lasts far beyond the season. Remember, it’s not about perfection but balance — and creating traditions that nourish your body, your wallet and your spirit. Wishing you a season that’s merry, mindful and filled with love! Cheers!
