Jamestown News - March 6, 2024

JBA begins 2024 with special Meet and Greet

By no RMA B. denni S FREELANCE WRITER ndworddesign@gmail.com

Members of the Jamestown Business Association and visitors gathered at the Simply Thai Lounge in Jamestown March 1 for an open house and kickoff to 2024. In addition to networking with other business leaders, participants had the opportunity to meet those who will be guiding the organization for the coming year. Included were Jamie Hall Erath, president; Victoria Jones, vice president; Terri Moore, secretary;

and Angela Marrow, zone leader chair. Each talked about their business and explained their positions in JBA. Officers not able to attend were Bob Callicutt, treasurer, and Emily Wagoner, marketing director, who had other commitments.

The Friday night event was one of three special events planned for the year. Others will be held in July and October.

Officers met in February to discuss new directions moving forward that will make the group even more accessible and relevant for all businesses. One of the biggest changes will include two monthly meetings. The first

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Dates to remember

adopt-a-Highway: Jamestown United is sponsoring an Adopt-A-Highway March 9 at 8:30 a.m. Participants should meet at the Publix parking lot near the West Gate City Boulevard/Guilford College Road intersection to receive a vest, bag and instruction.

We serve: Members of the Jamestown Lions Club is hosting a Meet and Greet in the Parkwood Baptist Church Fellowship Hall March 14 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. The church is located at 2107 Penny Road, High Point.

If you are looking for ways to be of service in the community, the Lions Club offers volunteer opportunities for all. Learn how you can become part of this vital organization and join likeminded individuals as they carry out the motto We Serve.

For more information, contact Pat Floyd, the group’s president, at 336-307-9402.

Light beyond shadow music service: The combined choirs of Hinshaw United Methodist Church and Sedgefield Presbyterian Church will present a Good Friday choral music service Light Beyond Shadow March 29 at 6 p.m. The event will be held at Hinshaw United Methodist Church, 4501 West Gate City Blvd., Greensboro.

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Thursday of the month the group will meet at the Jamestown Golf Course at noon and on the third Monday meet at the Simply Thai Lounge at 6 p.m.

A tiered membership was

also discussed. Details will be announced at the next meeting, but one option would include membership along with automatic inclusion in Christmas on Main.

“The 2023 Christmas on Main was a resounding success,” Erath said. “There were 33 businesses that participated as well as some that were located at the Ragsdale Y. Two trolleys were available to take people back and forth along the event route throughout the night.”

Money raised from selling water and soda at Jamestown’s Music in the Park events enabled JBA to purchase equipment to

use for other occasions.

“We would like every business to benefit by being part of our group,” Erath said. “We also hope that future events can be bigger and better and the momentum we saw in 2023 will carry over into 2024.”

A JBA business meeting will be held March 7 at noon at the Jamestown Park Clubhouse and a networking meeting will be March 18 from 6-8 p.m. at Simply Thai Lounge. Check the Jamestown Business Association website to learn how you can become an important part of this organization.

residential rezoning topic of March Planning Board meeting

By CAR ol BR ook S FREELANCE WRITER cab1hp@gmail.com

People who enjoy seeing the horses frolicking at the Jamestown Equestrian Center on Guilford College Road should take note of an upcoming public hearing for the property. The Jamestown Planning Board will meet March 11 at 6 p.m. for two public hearings regarding rezoning. Both are in regard to amendments to the zoning ordinance.

Guilford College road

The first public hearing is to rezone approximately 19.06 acres from Single Family Residential (SFR) to Conditional ZoningMultifamily Residential (CZ-MFR) for the properties located at 1905, 1915 and 1903 Guilford College Road (Parcel #159061 and Parcel #159062). The owner is the Jamestown Equestrian

scheduled for.

Center, LLC. The property is approximately one-quarter mile from the proposed D.R. Horton development along Guilford College and Mackay Roads.

The request for rezoning listed David Coe as the applicant with a Wallburg,

N.C., address, but with the owner listed at 411 E. Main St. in Jamestown, which is the home of Will Ragsdale.

The application went on to state plans for a townhome community on Guilford College Road for empty nesters. No apart-

ments. Additionally, the number of occupants is expected to be lower than traditional single-family homes. There would be a maximum of 99 units constructed. The site is sur-

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Feb. 26, 1953, is a significant date in the history of the Jamestown Rotary Club.

It was the official founding of the local service club, which continues today to focus on meeting needs in the community. On Feb. 27, Jamestown Rotary members chose to acknowledge their 71st year with a meal topped off with a special anniversary cake and ice cream, creating a celebratory atmosphere.

As active as Rotarian clubs are at a local level, some may not realize the group is also part of a larger service effort including district, state, national and even international focus.

To begin the anniversary meeting, President Jerry Brett read a letter of congratulations from the district chairman of a club in India, proving the scope of Rotary clubs worldwide.

“It is nice to be recognized [internationally] for the work we do in our community,” Brett said.

Furthering the concept of Rotary International clubs, Andrea Alemanni Grunenwald presented a program highlighting the collaboration between the Syngenta Foundation to aid farmers and the Rotary Club of Gachie in Kenya.

Grunenwald, who grew up in Greensboro, received a chemistry degree from Appalachian State University and works at Syngenta Crop Protection. She is also a member of E-Club of Global Trekkers, a Rotary Club that meets via Zoom. As both a Rotarian and an employee of Syngenta,

she was in the unique position to make introductions in Kenya between the two groups, who were unknowingly pursuing their missions near each other.

“Syngenta’s goal is to make a brighter future for small farmers through the Syngenta Foundation for Sustainable Agriculture (SFSA),” she said.

The nonprofit was established in 2019. It helps smallholder farmers increase their food security, farm income and rural employment. It focuses on farmers in regions of Africa and Asia.

As of Dec. 6, the Rotary Club of Gachie in Kenya, the E-Club of Global Trekkers in the United States and SFSA have signed a Framework Agreement, to ultimately establish another Farmers’ Hub in Kenya.

Rotary International clubs in District 7690 of the North Carolina Piedmont area will provide guidance and funding for the project through a Global Grant hosted by the Rotary Club of Gachie. The Farmers’ Hub will be co-funded and facilitated by

Andrew Joseph Kinzie was arrested Feb. 28 and charged with 10 counts of seconddegree and 10 counts of thirddegree sexual exploitation of a minor. He was arrested as part of the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Investigative Unit ongoing Child Exploitation Investigation. He is accused of engaging in unlawful activities involving minors.

Kinzie, 34, was issued a $20,000 bond and remanded to the custody of the Greensboro Detention Center, where he posted bond and was

Graphic courtesy of Guilford County Maps the Jamestown equestrian Center at 1905, 1915 and 1903 Guilford College Road (parcel #159061 and parcel #159062)

Photo courtesy of Guilford

Joseph kinzie

photos by norma B. dennis

(At left) Jerry Brett, Stephanie Johnson and Cliff paddock, left to right, severed cake and ice cream to club members in honor of the group’s 71st anniversary.

(At right)Andrea Alemanni Grunenwald presented a powderpoint about the collaboration between the Rotary Club of Gachie and the Syngenta Foundation for Sustainable Agriculture to aid farmers in kenya.

From The Front

All bets are on March 11

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Legalized betting/gambling is coming to North Carolina just in time for March Madness.

Gov. Roy Cooper signed HB 347, “Sports Wagering/Horse Racing Wagering,” into law June 14, 2023. March 11 at noon, just in time for the men’s ACC Tournament March 12-16, is the kickoff for the wagering. The N.C. State Lottery Commission set the date and time.

“This legislation will help North Carolina compete, make sure taxpayers receive a share, create many good-paying jobs and foster strong economic opportunity,” Cooper said. “As we move forward, we should work to make sure more of the revenue is used to invest in our public schools, teachers and students.”

“The plan approved today means that North Carolinians will be able to place bets on their favorite teams in many of this year’s college basketball conference tournaments, including men’s tournaments in the ACC, Conference USA, the MEAC and the AAC, as well as throughout the men’s and women’s NCAA tournaments,” said Commission Chairman Ripley

Rand in a news release.

The bill allows digital, crypto and virtual currency to be used in sports wagering.

Anyone wanting to bet must be 21 or older.

It is estimated that one-in-five adults in America — or 50 million — play fantasy sports.

Tax revenue in just the first year in North Carolina is estimated at $40 million and over $100 million in four years. Operators will be taxed at 18 percent on their gross revenue on wagers. Licenses are good for five years at a cost of $1 million, nonrefundable.

Both mobile devices and in-person sports betting will be available eventually, with mobile devices leading the way. Not every event will have betting in-person.

TV commercials for operators FanDuel and DraftKings have filled the airways alongside political advertising. The N.C. State Lottery Commission received licensing applications from operators such as BetFair Interactive US LLC, BetMGM LLC, Catawba Two Kings Casino, Crown NC Gaming LLC, FBG Enterprises NC LLC (Fanatics Betting and Gaming), Hillside LLC, Penn Sports Interactive LLC, Tribal Casino Gaming Enterprise Cherokee, and Underdog Sports Wagering LLC.

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rounded by townhomes and single-family homes.

The Town’s Land Development Ordinance 8.3(D) states, in part: “The MultiFamily Residential District (MFR) ensures the conformity of existing multifamily residential neighborhoods and provides for the development of new multi-family residential neighborhoods in a pattern that encourages the wise use of land.

Allowed building/lot types in the Multi-Family District are attached house and multifamily. Neighborhoods in this district consist primarily of currently existing multi-family development.

… The Multi-Family Residential District permits the completion and conformity of existing multi-family residential subdivisions already existing or approved in preliminary plat or sketch plan

form by the Town of Jamestown prior to the effective date of these regulations.”

Lennox s quare

The second public hearing is to rezone approximately 1.7 acres of a 4.56acre parcel from Residential Main Street Transitional (RMST) to Conditional Zoning-Residential Main Street Transitional (CZ-RMST) for the property located at 100 near Lennox Drive (Parcel #160267) in the Lennox Square development.

The applicant is Burkely Communities of Greensboro, which is purchasing the property from owner BRC Jamestown LLC, to “provide completion to this residential project,” restoring “the allowable units per acre to what was allowable when the current owner originally contemplated the Lennox Square community … to restore the consistency between Phase 1 and Phase 2.”

Currently the area consists of building pads with no vertical construction. It already has the proper infrastructure.

The applicant plans to build two three-story multifamily buildings, one

Two of these are operated by Caesar’s and owned by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. The Catawba Nation owns and operates the third. Only 11 operators, or sportsbooks, are allowed.

A sportsbook, or operator, is a company or individual that accepts bets. Bettors must download an app from the sportsbook and register.

It’s not just college basketball that is impacted by legalized betting. All collegiate and professional sports and horseracing events are included. That means the Olympics, Super Bowl, World Series, Kentucky Derby, Carolina Panthers, Carolina Hurricanes, Charlotte Hornets, NASCAR and the Wyndham Championship — which will be played at Sedgefield Country Club Aug. 7-11 — are eligible to partner with betting operators.

The Wyndham Championship, a PGA Tour stop, announced in January that Underdog Sports, a sports-gaming platform, had partnered with McConnell Golf, the owner and operator of Sedgefield Country Club for online betting only. There will not be a betting location at the tournament.

Proceeds from the wagering will be distributed to the Department of Health and Human Services for

gambling addiction education and treatment programs; North Carolina Amateur Sports; 13 public universities; major events fund to help bring sporting events and festivals to the state; the North Carolina Outdoor Heritage Advisory Council and the state’s General Fund among other purposes.

on each pad with a maximum of 24 one-bedroom units. The existing Lennox Square development consists of condominiums.

The Town’s Land Development Ordinance 8.3(E) states, in part: “The Residential/Main Street Transitional District (R/ MST) provides for primarily infill residential development in the existing residential area(s)

SFSA, with Rotarians in Kenya as “boots on the ground.”

The Kenya farmers will focus on growing Irish potatoes.

“We want them to have a crop they can sell,” Grunenwald said. “They will grow other things as well — mostly for their families, but they will get the best yield out of potatoes.”

While Jamestown Rotarians participate in international projects through their dues, they of course maintain a strong focus on serving the greater Jamestown area. On March 1, four

surrounding the Main Street Periphery District and its logical extensions. The intent of this district is to allow for a gradual transformation of existing low-density single-family development to high quality medium-density residential development, as a higher density residential development is needed to support the growing town center.”

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members — Jerry Brett, Bob Callicutt, Michael Greth and Bob Stokely — represented the club as volunteers at a fundraiser for Family Services of the Piedmont. The club also presented the organization with a check for $1,265 in part due to a HOPE grant received from Rotary International.

“The international president’s theme this year was mental illness,” explained Brett. “Each club could received $400 to give to an organization that supported helping those with mental illness if they matched it with

Copies of the proposed amendments are on file in the Town Clerk’s office for inspection by all interested citizens. If approved, there will be public hearings at the May 21 Town Council meeting.

The Planning Board will meet at in the Civic Center at Town Hall, 301 E. Main St. The public is invited to attend.

$100 or more. Our club donated an extra $500 and later learned Rotary International would give us more, which raised the donation we were able to give Family Services.”

Part of receiving the grant included participating in a hands-on activity for the recipient. By helping at the Family Services oyster dinner fundraiser, the four Jamestown Rotarians provided between 16-20 volunteer service hours to the group — another example of Rotarians worldwide committed to service wherever the need.

Graphic courtesy of FanDuel Fanduel is one of the sportsbooking apps that will be available in n.C. residents for betting.

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Salome’s Stars

WeeK oF marCH 11, 2024

arIes (March 21 to April 19)

Congratulations, Lamb. The end of the month brings good news in the workplace, thanks to all the efforts you’ve made to get your projects off the ground and running.

taUrUs (April 20 to May 20)

Don’t let yourself be cowed into thinking that you’re not up to the challenge you’ve taken on. Keep reinforcing your self-confidence. No one and nothing can stop you.

GemINI (May 21 to June 20)

Positive responses to a recent workplace move should give you the added assurance that you’re on the right track. Celebrate the good news with family and/or friends.

CaNCer (June 21 to July 22) There’s still a little emotional fuzziness you have to work through before you can feel really certain about your recent decisions. But you’re on the right track. Stay with it!

Leo (July 23 to August 22)

You’re tempted by an offer that seems close to what you’ve been looking for. But before you pounce on it, see if you can coax out some added perks to sweeten the deal.

VIrGo (August 23 to September 22) Your efforts to settle a volatile situation should prove to be successful. Now could be a good time to analyze what might have created the problem in the first place.

LIbra (September 23 to October 22) A once-close associate reemerges with news that could cause you to reconsider a recent decision. But don’t make a move before consulting a trusted adviser.

sCorPIo (October 23 to November 21) You might feel pressured to reveal a colleague’s secret. But you can rely on your strong Scorpion sense of rectitude to help you continue to do the right thing.

saGIttarIUs (November 22 to December 21) A pesky situation is still creating problems.

But you are moving ahead with it, and it should soon be successfully resolved in your favor.

CaPrICorN (December 22 to January 19) A spate of indecision leaves you susceptible to doubt. But you’ll soon regain your emotional sure-footedness and be back leading the way as usual.

aQUarIUs (January 20 to February 18) Love rules the week with new romances favored for single Aquarians looking for partners. Cupid also targets renewed commitment for wedded Water Bearers.

PIsCes (February 19 to March 20) A surge of creativity keeps you happily busy through the week. But set aside some quiet time to share with loved ones. Some long-awaited news finally comes through.

borN tHIs WeeK: People rely on you whenever they need someone they can trust to be caring, considerate and also discreet.

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Couch Theatre

By deMi tAVeRAS

Spaceman (r) — Based on the 2017 novel “Spaceman of Bohemia,” this sci-fi drama stars Adam Sandler as Jakub Prochazka, an astronaut who embarks on an isolating solo journey into space. Six months into his journey, his mental state begins to deteriorate as he misses his life on Earth, and he unexpectedly encounters a large extraterrestrial spider on his ship that appears to come in peace. The spider, who goes by Hanus, tells Jakub that he’s there to assist him with his emotional distress. Even though Jakub is unsure of whether Hanus is imaginary or real, he begins to dig deep into his subconscious to persist through

his journey and make it home to his wife. Sandler excels in this dramatic role, while Paul Dano lends his mystifying voice to Hanus. Carey Mulligan co-stars.

Out now! (Netflix)

Ricky Stanicky (r) — Dean, Wes and JT are a trio of friends who have hatched the ultimate scheme to get away from boring commitments: a nonexistent friend named Ricky Stanicky, who always seems to need them at the most inopportune times. But when JT misses the birth of his child because he was “taking care of Ricky,” people start to become suspicious of whether Ricky actually exists. So, the men come up with another brilliant scheme to hire an X-rated rock-and-roll imperson-

ator named Rod to portray Ricky in front of their partners, family members and friends. What could possibly go wrong? Director Peter Farrelly (Green Book) takes on this comedy film out March 7, starring Zac Efron, John Cena and William H. Macy.

(Amazon Prime Video)

the regime (tV-ma) — Elena Vernham (Kate Winslet) is the chancellor of an autocracy in a fictionalized version of Europe, and she realizes that her authoritarian regime is starting to crumble around her. At

the same time, Elena meets an unstable soldier named Herbert Zubak, who pledges his undying allegiance to her. They become close confidants, and Herbert’s ruthlessness begins to rub off on Elena, prompting her to switch up the way she approaches her political duties. Unable to stand even a single word of criticism by her cabinet or her opponents, Elena slowly but surely starts evolving into a dictator. She’s ready to see the world burn if it means she gets to obtain more power. The first episode is out now, and the remaining five episodes will be released every Sunday. (Max)

the marsh King’s

Daughter (r) — Daisy Ridley (of the Stars Wars

sequel trilogy) leads this psychological thriller that will leave you hanging on the edge of your seat! Adapted from the bestselling novel by Karen Dionne, this film follows a woman named Helena (Ridley) who receives news that her father, the Marsh King, has escaped from prison. As Helena unpacks what this could mean for her and her own daughter now that her father is on the run, memories from her traumatic childhood spent in captivity resurface. She realizes the only way she can keep herself and her family safe from the Marsh King is if she takes all that he taught her and beats him at his own game. Out on March 5. (Hulu)

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Strange But True

By lUCie winBoRne

• Andrew Jackson’s parrot was kicked out of his funeral for swearing.

• In 1947, The New York Times opined that “the pizza could be as popular a snack as the hamburger if Americans only knew more about it.”

• Buzz Aldrin’s mother’s maiden name was Moon.

• When pirate Richard Worley, captain of the New York’s Revenge, captured his second ship, he named it the New York Revenge’s Revenge.

• Wisconsin is known as the Badger State because the area’s lead miners used to spend winters in tunnels burrowed into hills — like badgers.

• Jim Carrey was the first actor to have three number

one movies in one year.

• The Palais Ideal in France was built entirely of stones that a postman named Ferdinand Cheval picked up on his mail route.

• Honey hunters in Mozambique use special calls to recruit the services of birds known as honeyguides. The birds lead the humans to bees’ nests, and in return, they get the leftover beeswax.

• In 1964, a pre-fame 17-year-old David Bowie was interviewed on the BBC program “Tonight” as the founder of The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Long-Haired Men.

• Thomas Edison nicknamed two of his kids Dot and Dash after the Morse code signals.

• Army ants that misinterpret the scent trails left

by other ants will sometimes break from the crowd and march in circles. If enough ants join them, they can form massive “death spirals.”

• John Quincy Adams was an avid skinny-dipper who included dips in the Potomac River as a regular part of his exercise regimen.

• Crayola came from the words for “oily chalk.”

• The U.S. Senate’s Rule XIX states that U.S. senators cannot insult their colleagues.

Thought for the Day: “Leaders can let you fail and yet not let you be a failure.” — Stanley McChrystal

©2024 King Features Synd., Inc.

Photo courtesy of HBO kate winslet and Matthias Schoenaerts star in The Regime.

Roll out the red (sauce) carpet, because it’s that time of the year again — National Meatball Day is upon us! This coming Saturday, March 9, 2024, we commemorate the humble meatball.

The meatball stands as a beacon of convenience, flavor and thriftiness in the kitchen. From ancient Chinese recipes to Arabic delights and Roman feasts, meatballs have graced

tables across civilizations for millennia, each culture adding its own unique twist. Whether nestled in a bed of spaghetti or adorning a sub sandwich, let’s dive into the delightful world of DIY meatballs. This recipe can utilize any ground meat that happens to be on sale this week, making it budget friendly and flexible. You can vary the seasoning to complement your sauce of choice.

VerY VersatILe

HomemaDe meatbaLLs

Yield: 4 to 5 servings

total time:

22 to 35 minutes

1 pound ground meat (beef, pork, turkey, chicken, sausage or combination)

1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/4 cup milk

1 large egg

2 cloves garlic, mince

1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning (or another seasoning blend)

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper olive oil (for cooking)

Preheat your oven to 375

F (190 C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with olive oil.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground meat, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, milk, egg, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt and black pepper. Use your hands or a spoon to mix until well combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in tough meatballs.

Shape the meat mixture into meatballs about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, evenly spaced apart.

If baking, lightly brush or spray the meatballs with

olive oil to help them brown and crisp up in the oven. Alternatively, if frying, heat a large skillet over medium heat and add a tablespoon of olive oil.

If baking, bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through and browned on the outside. If frying, cook the meatballs in batches, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 10-12 minutes.

Once cooked, remove the meatballs from the oven or skillet and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.

Serve the meatballs hot with your choice of sauce. They pair well with marinara sauce, barbecue sauce, creamy Alfredo sauce, sweet and sour sauce or any other favorite sauce of yours.

Freezing meatballs is a smart way to save time and ensure you always have a delicious meal on hand. Once cooked, cool the meatballs completely, then transfer them to a freezersafe container or resealable bag and store in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Meatballs are incredibly versatile and can be served in a variety of delicious ways. Here are some ideas beyond spaghetti and subs:

meatball sliders: Serve meatballs on mini slider buns with your favorite toppings like cheese, lettuce, tomato and a drizzle of sauce.

meatball bowls: Serve meatballs over a bed of cooked grains like rice, quinoa or couscous, and add your favorite veggies and sauce for a customizable and nutritious bowl.

meatball soup: Add

cooked meatballs to a pot of broth along with vegetables and pasta or rice for a comforting and hearty soup. Top with fresh herbs and grated Parmesan cheese before serving. As we celebrate this savory occasion, let’s embrace the culinary marvel that is the meatball by inviting your friends and family and hosting a meatball party! You’ll be everyone’s favorite person for at least a week.

Lifestyle expert Patti Diamond is the penny-pinching, partyplanning, recipe developer and content creator of the website Divas On A Dime — Where Frugal, Meets Fabulous! Visit Patti at www.divasonadime.com and join the conversation on Facebook at DivasOnADimeDotCom. Email Patti at divapatti@divasonadime.com. ©2024 King Features Synd., Inc.