In January of this year, Samuel (Mack) Williams presented an idea to the Jamestown Council to construct a lifesize checkerboard in Wrenn Miller Park as part of his Eagle Scout project. The project is now completed and Williams has won his Eagle badge.
Williams, a member of Troop No. 68, Akela Division Old North State Council, presented his 13-page Eagle Scout project plan for a life-size checkerboard Eagle Scout project to the Jamestown Town Council and received unanimous approval from councilmembers.
“My Eagle Scout project aims to enhance the recreational offerings in Jamestown by constructing life-size checkers set in Wrenn Miller Park,” Williams told the Council. “The project involves installing permanent checkers pieces and utilizing tiling materials to construct the playing board.
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scout creates checkerboard in park
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This interactive installation will provide a unique and enjoyable outdoor activity, community engagement and promote the use of this space for recreational purposes.
“The life-size checkers is not only a recreational addition but also a tool for social connections in Jamestown.”
“Recreation is needed for fostering overall welfare, healthy benefits, and engaging in enriching opportunities that add value to life.”
He believes the proximity to
Williams submitted several different designs for the project. He also recruited adults to supervise the work.
There are two towers beside the checkerboard to hold the checkers.
Hawley recognized by Council
By CaROL BROOKs
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It was another short Jamestown Town Council meeting on Dec. 17 but there was precedent this time. The Council and town staff adjourned for a holiday dinner and party at the Jamestown Park Clubhouse after the meeting.
Southern Roots owner Lisa Hawley, who also runs Feeding Lisa’s Kids, was honored in the Council’s Community Corner and received a standing ovation for her work.
“We wanted to thank you and acknowledge you for the dedication to community and for your incredible effort to feed those in need in Western North Carolina after the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene,” said Councilmember Pam Burgess. “Thank you so much for all you do for our community.”
There were more items on the consent agenda than anything under new or old business.
Items unanimously approved included the unsealing of some
regarding updates to the Technology Appropriate Use Policy to include mention of pornography and reporting that must be done annually. Recording of other employees is prohibited unless necessary to work being done.
closed session minutes as recommended by the town attorney.
In June of this year, the Town was awarded Golden LEAF funding to address flood mitigation in the Forestdale East neighborhood. Grant funds of $769,000 and $242,700 from the Water Sewer fund have been allocated to complete the project. The grant funds are
provided on a reimbursement basis. This Forestdale East Stormwater Project grant project will be set up as a multi-year fund.
Jamestown is selling a surplus leaf truck to the City of Archdale for $10,000 and purchasing a surplus sewer camera from Archdale for $5,000.
The Council also approved an amended Personnel Policy
At the Sept. 17 Council meeting, the Town of Jamestown, as a partner in the Piedmont Triad Regional Water Authority, agreed to execute an agreement with PTRWA as they seek to secure interim financing for upgrades to the John Kime Water Treatment Facility. The agreement also required the agreement of the governing boards of the City of Archdale and the City of Greensboro. Those entities asked for minor amendments to the agreement, which have been made. The agreement was reviewed by the town attorney and unanimously approved by the Council. The entire agreement is available in the Dec. 17 Council packet online.
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Remembering the King
was stirring, no one could be found; The stores were closed tight, the last sales were complete, No cars were moving along the Main Street.
In front of the library, the fountain still sprayed, With coins at the bottom from wishes past made; Each pole light bedecked in its wreath and red bow, Filled the night with a soft and mysterious glow.
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JAMESTOWN PARK PLAYGROUND WORK
Upcoming construction of the new playground equipment, natural play equipment and shelters at Jamestown will result in the playground closure in early January until the construction is completed. This will help ensure the safety of the public while allowing workers to complete the work.
GOLF COURSE
Rounds of golf played at Jamestown Park in November 2024 were up from November 2023. There were 2,360 rounds played in November 2024 compared to 1,214 rounds played last year. Both months had only one bad weather day. The golf course had three room rentals during November.
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In late September, Hurricane Helene hit Western North Carolina and hit hard. Two and a half months later many residents are still reeling from the destruction of the storm. Lisa Hawley, owner of Southern Roots Restaurant in Jamestown spent a week in the Boone area immediately after the storm to organize and participate in distributions of hot meals.
“We served more than 8,000 hot meals in six days,” Hawley said during an interview at that time. The “we” included nine other chefs from all over North Carolina who used
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The lights used to decorate buildings and homes, Continued to twinkle with lives of their own; They sparkled and glistened with seasonal flare, Like gem stones and diamonds suspended in air.
The silence enveloped the night like a wreath, With stars up above and a calmness beneath; Then through the stillness, as clear as a bell, I heard happy voices beginning to swell.
Not everyone was snuggled at home in their beds With visions of presents filling their heads; Many had chosen to worship and sing, Remembering Christmas was made for a King.
They filed into church pews expecting to find,
The joy of the season renewing their minds; With anticipation they came one by one, Reflecting on Jesus as God’s only son.
Folks sang and they prayed and remembered the child,
Who came to Earth freely and stayed for a while; Then yielded his life as a ransom for all, Providing salvation for big and for small.
As folks left the churches to travel back home, They knew in their hearts they did not go alone; They breathed prayers of thanks as they drove out of sight, A blessed
Photos courtesy Matthew Williams (Far left)
checkerboard in Wrenn Miller Park was Mack Williams’ eagle scout project. (at left) Two towers hold the checkers. (Below) Williams had to use a machine to tamp down the ground so the checkerboard was level. (Bottom left) Mack Williams stands on his newly-created
Photo by Carol Brooks
Lisa Hawley, left, accepts a resolution honoring her work in feeding hurricane victims in Western north Carolina from Councilmember Pam Burgess.
Photo ourtesy of Bushy Fork Baptist Church Facebook
Lisa Hawley, fourth from the left, traveled to Vilas, n.C. on dec. 14 to coordinate a meal with a toy distribution and gospel presentation that members of Bushy Fork Baptist Church held for 55 local families affected by Hurricane Helene.
From The Front
Memories of Christmases past
By C a ROL BROOK s F ree LANC e W r I ter cab1hp@gmail.com
When I was little, Christmas was the biggest day of the year.
We lived beside some woods so I suppose my father cut down a tree from there but later, I remember going to the wonderful smelling Christmas tree lots to pick out a tree — much, much cheaper than these days. We’d bring it home, lop off some lower branches and perhaps several inches so the tree would fit in the stand waiting in the corner. We would fix popcorn garland, eating the popcorn as we went, and put lights, ornaments and lots and lots of tinsel on the tree. On top was probably an angel.
For a few years in the ‘60s there was a silver aluminum tree but, thank goodness, that fad faded.
My parents’ stockings hung over the fireplace along with mine, which had my name and a bell on it. I still have it. It was probably handmade by my mother. My stocking had an orange in the toe, apples, nuts and a candy cane. I’m told oranges were a rare and special treat to have, especially during lean years like the Great Depression Era and World Wars. There might have been a coloring book in the stocking when I was very little. I don’t think a real present was included.
Following are excerpts from a poem the writer’s mother, Irene Brooks, wrote many years ago about her childhood Christmas memories.
“I smell the kitchen fragrances, so sharp on Christmas Eve; The turkey in the old wood stove cries out for us to eat.
Just thinking ‘bout those mince meat pies makes my taste buds yell.”
“We did not buy a Christmas tree, but went into the woods and chopped one down and brought it home. We thought it looked so good!”
“On Christmas Eve excitement grew, we went to bed with yawns, So we could see what Santa left that early Christmas dawn.”
“So very early Christmas Day we woke up bright and spry, Our bare feet touched the cold, cold floor and made us jump quite high.
outdoor cookers on a farm in Boone to prepare the food.
The meals were boxed and volunteers delivered them to Brushy Fork Baptist Church in Vilas, N.C., a 20-minute drive, where they were distributed in the church parking lot and adjacent field.
“The Western end of Watauga County was the hardest hit,” said Theresa Mosteller, a member of Bushy Fork Baptist Church.
“The lower level of our
Naturally, on Christmas morning I would get up as early as I could and peek into the living room to see what Santa had brought. As I got older, I realized my parents probably could not afford everything I asked for, especially brand names, so I often got off-brands, but that was fine. Although not a doll fan, my friends all had Barbie dolls so I asked for one. I got a doll all right, but it wasn’t by Mattel. I can still remember that after all these years. I did get a bicycle, however, and it looked exactly like my best friend’s bicycle — even with the training wheels.
We tumbled down the stairs so fast it seemed we’d almost fall, And, sure enough, St. Nick had come with presents for us all.”
“I think about our family then and know that we are blessed with loving parents teaching — they were the very best.
We seemed to have necessities and food for nourishment.
We didn’t know the things we missed, so therefore were content.
I asked my mother, ‘Are we rich?’ She answered me, ‘No child, not in things that money buys, but rich in love and smiles.
The friends we have are pure delight. They’re worth their weight in gold. And good health is another plus that reigns in this household.
But, better yet, we have our hope of God in heaven above for nothing here on earth can match his care and wondrous love.’”
church including the fellowship hall, church office and some classrooms were damaged from a mud slide.”
Due to a lack of flood insurance, repairing the church is a continuing process. Although the sanctuary and upstairs were not damaged everything on the ground level had to be taken down to the studs. Church leaders are working with FEMA and Samaritan’s Purse to start making repairs.
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On Dec. 14, Hawley returned to Bushy Fork Baptist Church to kick off a toy distribution and gospel message with a meal for 55 families.
“I had money left over from donations for the first trip and wanted to do something more to help the people,” Hawley said. “I was heartbroken from what I saw. Even now it still looks like a war zone.”
Hawley and approximately 25 volunteers from the Triad area not only provided food for the special meal, the group decorated the large tent where the event was held, provided activities for the children and handled all the clean up.
“Lisa also provided hams for each family to take home,” Mosteller said.
“When Lisa was here before, she said she wanted to come back,” said Amy Brown, the pastor’s wife. “We agreed to have her come for the toy drive and gospel presentation we planned in December.”
Because the schools had many families covered, the church used social media and word-of-mouth to let people know about the toy drive and meal. Parents and/ or guardians came by the church on Dec. 7 without their children to select items for them. Individuals, other churches and organizations
After all the presents were opened, my mother would finish making her portion of her family’s holiday lunch. Each Christmas, the Seward family gathered together, growing through the years by the addition of children, me included. Mom and her two sisters took turns hosting the event and her brother eventually joined in. It wasn’t a long distance to travel. In fact, once my family moved into the house of my father’s mother after her death, all of Mom’s family lived within a fourblock radius near downtown High Point, with two sisters living back to back and the brother’s house in sight. I don’t remember a time when Dad’s brother and sister were in town for Christmas, as they lived in Texas and New York City. Sometimes we would have a family friend or other relative attend.
I think the host was responsible for the meat but everyone else brought something — green bean casserole (of course), sweet potatoes, ambrosia, dessert, etc. I must have been the only person in that family besides my mother who liked mincemeat pie because I always asked for it and got groans in return from the cooks. That meant lots left over — for me.
We were not a large group, maybe 12 at the most, but we were glad to be together. There were only four of us first cousins and the oldest was almost an adult by the time I came along. So, my boy cousins and I were at the children’s table, a card table usually placed at one end of the adults’ table.
Of course, we kids would bring a toy or two to amuse ourselves after lunch while the adults talked. I remember one year we all got transistor radios — but mine was much smaller than theirs. Some years we went outside and tossed a football.
Leftovers had to be divided up before the families split up to go home, so we all left loaded down with aluminum foil packages. We could enjoy the leftovers for dinner — that is, if we, like the turkey, weren’t stuffed from lunch.
There have been a few white Christmases, but these days Thanksgiving is colder. Remember that oldest first cousin of mine? One year she came with husband and son. It had snowed and the son had never seen snow. I remember him sliding down a hill on my snow pan with a huge smile on his face.
Christmas these days is different. The old folks and first cousins are all gone. But a longtime friend spends Christmas Eve and I join other friends in holiday festivities. One of those events is the Sunday school party with Dirty Santa gifts. You would be surprised how wild that can get!
helped donate the toys and their quality was described as phenomenal.
“We only asked that parents limit their selection to one big ticket item,” Brown said. “We also filled up large garbage bags with other items for each child and labeled them so when the toys were picked up on Dec. 14 the children could not see what was there.”
Those who could not come on the 7th were allowed to come throughout the week. Larger items were placed aside to be picked up closer to Christmas.
“Thanks to the generosity of so many we now also have a stockpile of food and want to continue to give it out in the future,” Brown
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said. “There is a great need in our community and we see this as a long-term ministry of our church. We are so grateful to the support we have received.
“We also appreciate all Lisa has done to help us. She has brought so many people our way and helped us make connections.”
“This was a God-led vision,” Hawley said. “So many people donated and it was easy to do what I did.
God made a way and that is why I was there.” Brown noted that recovery in the area would be a long-term project.
“We look forward to seeing what the Lord does in the future,” she said.
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Photo courtesy Carol Brooks
3-year-old Carol Brooks models her cowgirl outfit at Christmas. Her personalized stocking hangs on the right behind her.
Photo courtesy of Bushy Fork Baptist Church Facebook new bicycles were among the many toys donated as part of the project Bushy Fork Baptist Church conducted to provide toys for families for Christmas.
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Gtcc and HaEcO americas graduates inaugural EsOl aviation students
Guilford Technical Community College and HAECO Americas launched a new English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and Aerospace Manufacturing program in August, with three students recently completing.
Abdoul Nazif Mohaman, Omid Noori, and Adonay Tewolde completed their training and certification Dec. 12 and will begin their employment at HAECO as structures assembly and repair mechanics in February while continuing their aviation education at GTCC.
In conjunction with learning aviation-based terminology in English, the students also studied tools, precision measurements, blueprints, and composites related to aviation manufacturing.
In addition, Mohaman, Noori, and Tewolde received scholarships
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through the Frank Family Integrated Education Training (IET) Partnership.
The next GTCC English for Speakers of Other Languages and Aerospace Manufacturing program in partnership with HAECO will start Jan. 27 and run through May 15. For more information, visit gtcc.edu/academics/
adult-education/esol/esolcareer-pathways.php.
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.
Manager’s report
In his manager’s, report, Matthew Johnson reported that smaller sidewalk projects are underway. The East Main Street to Millis Road sidewalk project is under design and staff anticipated awarding a construction in January.
The golf website is being updated.
Town offices are closed Dec. 23-25 for the Christmas holiday and solid waste pickup has been shifted to Thursday and Friday that week.
Offices will also be closed Jan. 1 for New Year’s and Wednesday pickup will be delayed until Thursday.
Bulky item pickup will be Jan. 9, one week later than regularly scheduled.
Public Comment
Robert Frederick was the only person who spoke during the public comment section of the Council meeting. He has been a vocal advocate for many years for transparency in government and the availability of public records.
Frederick urged the Council to insist Jamestown’s town manager release public records he requested without charge. He cited a 2022 court case of Gail Dunham versus Scott Whitaker where Judge Lora Cubbage ordered the release without charge of the same kind of public records he had requested. Whitaker was town manager of Summerfield at the time.
“I urge you to work to expand access to public records and stop thinking of government as if it were a business,” Frederick said. “Public records are not just internal documents that a business might want to keep private. Public records represent democracy’s inner workings — decisions made, processes
followed or not followed and resources allocated.
“Public records are the foundation of trust between a government and its people. That’s why access to public records is written into the law with easy-to-follow guides such as you all have received, written by the North Carolina Attorney General.”
Frederick pointed to learning through public records that the land use attorney hired by Jamestown was “doing work on behalf of D.R. Horton while he was simultaneously representing Jamestown.”
Frederick also found in public records that Guilford County was not properly billing D.R. Horton for its property in Jamestown. The town is now getting $108,000 more in property taxes.
“Restricting access to public records restricts the very freedoms that are central to our democratic society,” he said.
“When citizens are kept in the dark, we are denied our right to question, challenge or improve the decisions being made on our behalf. Decisions made by you, our representatives.
“Unfortunately, some people hold the outdated belief that ignorance is bliss as if it were somehow better for citizens to be unaware of how our government operates.
This is a dangerous fallacy. Ignorance is not bliss. It is complacency. It breeds apathy, undermines trust and fosters corruption. Do not let outdated practices or fear of scrutiny undermine the transparency that is the lifeblood of democracy. Embrace the responsibility that comes with knowledge and, in the end, when we are all better informed, we all benefit from a stronger, more responsive, more accountable government.”
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LEGAL NOTICES
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION GUILFORD COUNTY BEFORE THE CLERK 24SP002533-400
Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Willie W. Graves (deceased) (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Willie W. Graves, Heirs of Willie W. Graves: Willie L. Graves, Larry N. Graves, Reginald N. Graves) to Robert Bauchle Esq. C/O First American Title Insurance Co., Trustee(s), dated September 2, 2020, and recorded in Book No. R 8330, at Page 13 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 January 7, 2025 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in Browns Summit in the County of Guilford, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows:
Situated in the Township of Madison, County of Guilford and State of North Carolina:
Being all of Lot 85 of Monticello Estates
Subdivision, section 1, as per plat thereof recorded in plat Book 51, at Page 13, recorded in the office of the register of deeds of Guilford County, North Carolina. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 5423 Keenan Drive, Browns Summit, North Carolina.
Assessor’s Parcel NO: 8809-45-7629
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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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION GUILFORD COUNTY
BEFORE THE CLERK
24SP002537-400
Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Tamara N. Hutchinson and Joanne S. Brower (Deceased) (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Joanne S. Brower and Tamara N. Hutchinson, Heirs of Joanne S. Brower: Tamara N. Hutchinson a/k/a Tamara Hutchinson) to The Law Firm of Hutchens, Senter & Britton, P.A., Trustee(s), dated September 20, 2013, and recorded in Book No. R 7540, at Page 1494 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 January 7, 2025 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in Greensboro in the County of Guilford, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: The following described property:
All that certain lot or parcel of land situated in the City of Greensboro, Morehead Township, Guilford County, North Carolina and more particularly described as follows:
Being all of Lot 54 of Elk run at Adams Farm, as per Plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 88, Page 22, in the Guilford County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 5516 Traders Way, Greensboro, North Carolina.
Being the same parcel conveyed to Joanne S. Brower, and Keith Hutchinson and Tamara Hutchinson from Mary Ann Onega A/K/A Mary Anne Onega, by virtue of a Deed dated 10/06/2000, recorded dated 10/06/2000, in Deed Book 5092, Page 1698, County of Guilford, State of North Carolina.
Assessor’s Parcel Number: 0064988
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
(Left to right) abdoul nazif Mohaman, Omid noori, adonay Tewolde at the GTCC aviation II campus.
coffee break
Salome’s Stars
WEEK OF DEC. 30, 2024
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Sharing the joys of the celebrations that mark this time with your loved ones can help reinforce your devotion to them. You’ll treasure the reactions you get in return.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Enjoy the parties and pleasures of this week with families and friends. A holiday romance could take you well into the New Year — and maybe beyond!
GEMINI (May 21 to June
20) Your loved ones help make this week’s celebrations especially meaningful. Make time to do some serious thinking about the decisions that you’ll soon be facing.
CANCER (June 21 to July
22) Love of home and family is reinforced during this last week of the year. This could be your chance to open up about secrets that you’ve held on to for far too long.
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Maria (R) — Angelina Jolie is well on her way to winning an Oscar, thanks to this biographical drama film that transforms her into opera singer Maria Callas. Maria is the third film in director Pablo Lorrain’s trilogy about 20thcentury women, the first being “ ackie (2016) and the second being Spencer (2021). During her final years in the 1970s, Maria is living in Paris to avoid the public eye, yet she can’t help but reminisce on the experiences throughout her life that led to her becoming a renowned artist. Maria’s intense connection to the stage and music is portrayed in such
LEO (July 23 to August 22)
Enjoy this week’s special round of merriment with loved ones who adore you, whether you’re roaring with delight at a party or purring with affection at home.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) This last week of the year is a good time to assess what you’ve done and reassess how recent changes might affect your plans for the coming year.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Balance the festive aspects of this last week of the year with honest reflections about the relationships you truly value and those you think might have become irrelevant.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Celebrate the week’s festivities knowing that you’ll be able to invest what you’ve learned over the past year into opportunities that await you in 2025.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Share the merry moments of this week
a way that fully draws the audience into her personal world. Jolie spent seven months training to sing opera for the film, which is available now. (Netflix)
Laid (TV-MA) — Based on the Australian series of the same name, this new series stars Academy Award nominee Stephanie Hsu ( Everything Everywhere All at Once). Hsu plays Ruby, a single woman dealing with the qualms of the modern dating scene when she suddenly hears news of one of her exes dying. As the days go on, Ruby hears more and more news that a whopping six of her exboyfriends have mysteriously died. Wracked with
with the wonderful people who have loved you and encouraged you to realize your dreams.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) As this week of celebration moves into history, the sage Sea Goat takes their high place in the Zodiac to judge the past and face the future.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Enjoy the last merry-making week of the year knowing that you’ve done well in 2024 and that you’re ready to confront the challenges of 2025!
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) When you ultimately emerge from the celebrations of this week, you’ll find yourself with many new friends whom you’ll take into the next year!
BORN THIS WEEK: You have a strong sense of self that makes people feel comfortable and confident in your presence.
guilt, even though it’s not her fault, Ruby decides to go on a mission with her best friend, AJ (Zosia Mamet), to track down all of her exes and inform them of their impending deaths. All eight episodes are out now. (Peacock)
Ilana Glazer: Human Magic (TV-MA) — Come-
Strange But True
By LUCIe WInBORne
Jim Cummings, who voices Winnie the Pooh, calls sick children in hospitals and talks to them in the character’s voice. He once phoned a little girl who was fighting cancer, and her mother told him it was the first time the child had smiled in six months.
• The odds of giving birth to a baby at 12:01 a.m. on Jan. 1 are around 1 in 526,000 — roughly the same as the odds of getting struck by lightning.
• In ancient Greece, throwing an apple at a woman was considered a marriage proposal.
• Iceland has one of the largest gun ownership rates in the world, but one of the lowest crime rates in the world.
• The dragon tree of the Canary Islands is famous for its thick, deep-red sap. Called dragon’s blood, the resin might be responsible for the intense hue of the famous Stradivarius violins built in the 17th and 18th centuries.
• All telephone service in the U.S. and Canada was silenced for one minute on Aug. 4, 1922, to mark the funeral of Alexander Graham Bell.
• Lawyer James Thornton successfully sued the U.K. government to admit that it was breaching legal limits for air pollution.
• The East China Sea parts annually and exposes a narrow 2.9 km-long strip of land, allowing thousands of people to cross from Jindo Island to Modo Island of Korea. This land is exposed about an hour each day for approximately four days every year.
Thought for the Day: “If you want evidence that the world is a terrible place, watch the news and surf the web. But if you want to remember how incredible this planet is, go out into nature. Unlike social media and the news, nature has no incentive to keep us agitated, angry and anxious.” — Austin Perlmutter
dian Ilana Glazer (Broad City) is back with a new special that talks about the magic of being human. Now a new parent, Glazer walks us through their perspective of parenthood, how life has evolved for them, and the magic that is childbirth. In their signature no-filter style, they also take us back into their
awkward high school years and dive into the ugly (yet funny!) truths about being a human. This is Glazer’s second special following The Planet Is Burning, and it was taped in Toronto during their 48-city tour across the U.S. and Canada this year. (Hulu)
In Case You Missed It Ammonite (R) — This romantic-drama film went under the radar after its release a few years ago, with complaints from viewers about its slow pacing and scarce dialogue. But for those who appreciate a palpable on-screen chemistry and beautiful cinematography, Ammonite is a must-watch. Starring Kate Winslet (The Regime) and
Saoirse Ronan (Blitz), the film follows British paleontologist Mary Anning (Winslet), a recluse who’s stuck taking care of her embittered and ill mother.
One day, while Mary’s working in her shop, the melancholic Charlotte Murchison (Ronan) wanders in with her husband, and the two women are forced to become friends. Through this friendship and their eventual affair, Mary opens herself up to the world in a way that she never thought possible before, while Charlotte starts to overcome her deep-seated depression. Out now to rent. (Amazon Prime Video)
Photo courtesy of MovieStillsDB Kate Winslet, left, and saoirse Ronan star in Ammonite.
an Eggnog Event: Crafting Your Own Holiday Cheer
By PaTTI dIaMOnd DIVAS oN A DIMe
Some things have a very specific window of opportunity. Eggnog is one of those things. It’s also controversial, right up there with fruitcake. You either love eggnog or you hate it. I get it. Eggnog has been a holiday staple in my family forever, and I have a recipe we love. I figured if I were ever to write about eggnog, this is the week!
Eggnog is the quintessential sip of the season — a rich, creamy toast to holiday traditions that brings joy to gatherings and quiet
nights by the fire. But did you know that making homemade eggnog is more delicious, and less expensive than store-bought versions? Plus, you can tailor it to your taste.
Let’s shake off the notion that eggnog is complicated. At its core, eggnog is simply a blend of eggs, milk, cream, sugar, and a touch of warm spices — ingredients many of us already have in our kitchens.
Why Homemade Is Better — Taste: Store-bought eggnog often tastes overly
sweet and artificial. Homemade eggnog has a velvety texture and a perfectly balanced flavor.
Customization: You control the sweetness, the spices and whether to make it boozy or family-friendly.
Cost: Homemade eggnog costs a fraction of prepackaged cartons, especially when made in larger batches for parties.
Here’s another reason you should be making eggnog yourself. Just look at the list of ingredients on commercially made eggnog. That creamy texture of store-bought eggnog often comes from artificial flavors, thickeners like gums and carrageenan, and sweeteners such as high fructose corn syrup. Choosing homemade eggnog lets you control the ingredients, avoiding unnecessary additives.
Let’s agree that eggnog is not a healthy food. It’s a celebratory sip to be enjoyed once a year.
THE BEST EGGNOG EVER
Yield: 4 cups or 8 servings
Total Time: 2 hours 15 mins
2 cups milk
1 cup whipping cream
A pinch of salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, plus more for topping
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon cloves
6 egg yolks
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup alcohol, optional, see the note
Heat the milk and cream with the salt and spices in a saucepan over medium heat until it’s quite warm but not boiling. Remove from heat. Meanwhile, whisk the egg yolks and sugar in a mixing bowl until smooth, light and creamy.
Temper the eggs: Slowly whisk the warm milk into the egg mixture, one spoonful at a time. Do this gradually to avoid making scrambled eggs. Once most of the milk is successfully added to the eggs you can gradually add the egg mixture back to the saucepan.
Cook the mixture: Heat this gently, stirring constantly, until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. For food safety, reach a temperature of 160 F — do not let it boil!
Chill: Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. For an adult version, add your spirit of choice. Refrigerate until fully chilled, at least 2 hours. Serve in festive glasses, topped with a sprinkle of nutmeg.
The note - If you’d like to add alcohol to your eggnog, begin with 1/2 cup of brandy, bourbon, rum or whiskey, adding it either with the vanilla or after the eggnog has cooled. Adjust the amount to taste, as desired.
Homemade eggnog isn’t just a drink — it’s an event. It’s about taking time to create something delicious with love, which is what the holidays are all about. So, why not stir up a batch and toast to a fabulous Christmas and New Year. Cheers!
Lifestyle expert Patti Diamond is the penny-pinching, partyplanning, recipe developer and content creator of the website Divas On A Dime — Where Frugal,
