PFAS, often called forever chemicals, have been with us for many years but only recently have become major news. Seven years ago it surfaced that The Chemours Company had been dumping toxic chemicals into the Cape Fear River for years. Today, North Carolina leads the effort against PFAS pollution. The recent PFA Awareness Week was
New bill targets PFAS
organized to raise awareness of the problem.
These per- and poly- fluoroalkyl chemicals are used in nonstick and waterproof coatings in consumer products. As helpful as the chemicals are, they are also very harmful, having been linked to many health problems, including cancer.
“The drinking water of more than 3.4 million people in the state is contaminated, according to the Department of Environmental Quality,” posted Rep. Pricey Harrison
Juneteenth: Freedom day
The High Point Museum will celebrate the Juneteenth holiday with a new outdoor exhibition titled “Juneteenth: Freedom Day.”
The exhibition will be in the Historical Park on June 22 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Visitors can explore documents and photographs that tell the story of Juneteenth and its path to becoming the 11th U.S. federal holiday, from the Emancipation Proclamation to the 13th Amendment to the first celebrations in Texas.
The exhibition is free and open to the public.
Food drive in Jamestown
The Jamestown Lions Club will sponsor a food drive to benefit the Hand To Hand food bank on the morning of June 22 at the Jamestown Food Lion.
shopping center sold
The Shoppes at Sedgefield Crossing shopping center has new ownership. Sedgefield Crossing, an affiliate of JTM Capital Partners of Charlotte, purchased the site where Lidl is for $5.5 million from Group Sedgefield, of Boca Raton, Fla. The site is located at 5696 W. Gate City Blvd. behind Wendy’s.
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(D-Guilford) on June 8 during PFA Awareness Week. She noted that work is being done to correct the problem.
“Officials, including Congresswoman Deborah Ross and North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Secretary Elizabeth Biser, toured the E.M. Johnson Water Treatment plant in Raleigh on Wednesday,” Harrison wrote. “A number of construction projects are underway at the plant, including the expansion of a powder activated car-
bon treatment program that removes PFAS from the water.
“Utilities across the state and nation are undertaking upgrade projects to comply with new federal PFAS drinking water standards.”
Many water utility companies in the state have PFAS levels above federal limits. The Piedmont Triad Regional Water Authority is one of those. PTRWA supplies water to several municipalities including Jamestown, High Point and
Greensboro. These levels will require expensive and perhaps extensive upgrades to remove the chemicals.
Costs will undoubtedly be passed along to consumers.
Harrison said the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has proposed ground and surface water standards that would reduce industrial discharges of PFAS into drinking water supplies, but efforts have been delayed in the Environmental Management Commission.
“I firmly believe that the polluters should shoulder that burden,” Ross said. Recently, the North Carolina General Assembly House Environment Committee addressed polluter pay legislation in House Bill 864. Harrison is one of the sponsors of the bill that would force Chemours and other such manufacturers to pay for water contamination — in Chemours’ case, since Jan. 1, 2017. The committee
Second Chance Closet now open
B. denni S freela N ce writer ndworddesign@gmail.comEverybody and everything deserves a second chance. If that is not the creed of the couple who recently opened an upscale thrift store on East Main Street in Jamestown, maybe it should be. After all, the name fits. Second Chance Closet not only sells gently used items, such as clothing, shoes and accessories for men, women and children, it just happens to be owned by Kacie and Chance Walters.
“When our family and friends found out we were opening this store, everyone said that name was what it had to be,” Chance said.
Chance truly understands about second chances. As an athlete in high school he excelled in sports. But he succumbed to pressures around him and ended up addicted to drugs and alcohol, flunking out of college after his first year.
“God miraculously set me free from drug addiction and alcoholism, and called me into the ministry,” he said.
Chance graduated from the Sandhills Teen Challenge Discipleship Program and studied pastoral ministry at Lee University in Cleveland, Tenn. He served in different capacities within a church before he and his wife, Kacie, founded Chance Walters Ministries International (CWMI), a non-profit whose purpose is to bring glory to God by sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ to all nations.
“Someone helped me 20 years ago and God gave me a second chance,” said Chance, who now lives in Greensboro with his wife and four children. “We partner with local schools, churches and other organizations to give people hope.”
The Walters have been serving as fulltime evangelists since 2013. He has preached in 49 states and 35 countries and traveled to
Honoring those who served our country
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Alison Huber is president of the Guilford Rotary Club. But when she spoke to members of the Jamestown Rotary Club, she literally took off her Rotary scarf and badge and put on a patriotic scarf and tall red, white and blue patriotic hat.
“This is what I wear when I go on Honor Fights,” Huber said enthusiastically. “It helps people find me.” Huber is executive director of Triad Honor Flight that take veterans on trips to our nation’s capital to visit the various memorials honoring their service and sacrifices and that of their friends. She shared information and inspiring anecdotes about the flights to Jamestown Rotarians at their June 11 meeting.
Triad Honor Flight coordinates what it calls “One More Mis-
some of the most unreached places in the world to host gospel crusades.
“We call Second Chance Closet our ‘undercover church,’” Chance said. “We want it to be in line with our ministry. Everything here is donated goods and the profits from the sales go back into our ministry.
“Our ministry is partner based, fully funded by friends and family. I call it ‘twice sold seed.’ You give to us and we give to the world. We are called to put the go in the gospel,” Chance added smiling.
Second Chance Closet originated from Kacie’s desire to open a business. She had worked at Starbucks for 15 years, calling it her marketplace ministry.
“But I wanted to be able to reach more people. Kacie said. “The more money we
sion” to honor veterans who have served at home or abroad.
“Veterans need not have served in a war or conflict in order to participate,” Huber said. “When they signed on the dotted line to join the military they could have
been sent anywhere.” Guardians accompany the 100 veterans on each flight. Although it is preferred to have a one-toone ratio, that is rarely possible.
Council to decide fate of Equestrian Center
By CAR ol BR ook S freela N ce writer cab1hp@gmail.comSeveral important issues will be before the Jamestown Town Council at its next meeting. The fate of the property currently the location of the Jamestown Equestrian Center lies in the hands of the Council, which will hold public hearings on June 25 for both voluntary annexation and rezoning of 1905, 1915 and 1903 Guilford College Road. Jamestown’s Planning Board denied the rezoning request at its April 8 meeting. The Board does not decide annexation cases.
The rezoning would take the approximately 19.06-acre site from Single Family Residential (SFR) to Conditional Zoning-Multifamily Residential (CZ-MFR). The annexation vote must take place before the rezoning vote. A copy of the proposed amendment is on file in the Town Clerk’s office for inspec-
tion by all interested citizens. Applicant David B. Coe has submitted plans for a 99-unit townhome development on the site. Neighboring residents voiced disapproval at the Planning Board meeting, with one point of contention being a single entrance into the development. Also on the agenda is the expected adoption of the proposed 202425 budget. The new fiscal year begins July 1. Under new business, The Council is expected to set a date for a public hearing for text amendments to the Land Development Ordinance (LDO). The Planning Board approved these amendments on June 10.
The Council will also consider awarding a contract to the lowest, responsive, responsible bidder for shelters and for the basketball court, both at Jamestown Park. The Town Council will meet at 6 p.m. June 25 in the Civic Center at Town Hall. The public is invited to attend.
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Planning Board approves LDO amendments
By CAR ol BR ook S freela N ce writer cab1hp@gmail.comWith new development coming to the Johnson farm area, Jamestown town staff members have looked over the Land Development Ordinance to see if any changes, corrections or clarifications need to be made. This development would double the population of the town when completely built out.
Planning Director Anna Hawryluk presented two updates to the Planning Board during a public hearing at a brief meeting June 10.
“The first one was found during a recent rezoning request that there was an inconsistency in our sidewalk requirement,” Hawryluk said. “Four sections discuss sidewalks. Almost all of them require them on both sides of public streets.
Section 2.20-2 only required them along one side of the street.
“Staff have prepared updates to the Land Devel-
opment Ordinance primarily to update Chapter 2.20-2 Sidewalks for New Development and Expansion/ Improvement of Existing Development,” Hawryluk said.
The exemption for private streets did not change.
Hawryluk pointed out that the Comprehensive Plan speaks about making Jamestown a walkable community so sidewalks on both sides of new developments will aid walkers.
She then discussed the second update.
“Article 19 is the Watershed Protection Ordinance and section 19.5-2A gives exemptions for lots of record existing on Oct. 1, 1993, for watersheds except for Randleman and Jan. 1, 2000, for lots of record in the Randleman watershed.” Hawryluk said. “The section goes on to give details of the exemptions including being able to build a house or building on a lot that’s already been defined. You’re basically grandfathered in to build. It also allows you to
build on or add small accessory buildings.
“Staff had recommend a change from the term ‘zone lot’ to ‘lot of record’ for clarity. Zone lot to planning means any lot that meets planning requirements if it meets the setbacks, lot size. That doesn’t make sense in a zoning exemption. We want it to fall back to the lot of record that’s mentioned in Section A.”
The changes were made in three places.
The Planning Board approved both updates without discussion.
In other business, Hawryluk announced that Ty Cheek has left his part-time position of planning technician and will not be replaced. According to Hawryluk, most of Cheek’s work dealt with code enforcement and, with that in mind, Alliance Code Enforcement has been re-hired to do the job. Cheek joined the Town of Jamestown staff in October 2022 and filled in while Hawryluk was on maternity leave.
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Wall Street Journal report shocks n.C. Democrats
By d.g. m AR tin O N e ON ON e
Even though I live in North Carolina, sometimes people who live far away teach me things I need to know.
For instance, in the June 15 edition of The Wall Street Journal an article by Valerie Bauerlein caught my eye. Its long headline “Why Democrats Keep Losing the Battle for Small-Town America: Voters in rural North Carolina reflect the mounting challenges facing President Biden in swing states, voicing discontent with the economy, illegal immigration and inflation,” promised a perspective I would not get from talking to my mostly woke friends in Chapel Hill. Instead, the Journal took
me to Ashe County’s West Jefferson in the mountains and Wilson County in eastern North Carolina, both homes to my favorite eateries such as Shatley Springs (closed temporarily) in Ashe County and Parkers Barbecue in Wilson.
The Journal reported the struggles of Democrats in both places.
Wilson is proud home of the Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park which I wrote about recently. And the New River begins its journey northward in Ashe County on its way, eventually, to the Mississippi River.
These are places I love.
But there is little good news for Democrats in either place.
Nancy Beth Weaver is a Democrat running for the Ashe County Board of Commissioners. She is a “farmer and weaver who for years demonstrated wool-making at the local farmers market — how to shear sheep and spin fibers on a loom.
“Weaver, 58, has seen what illegal drugs have done in her community. First came methamphetamine, then opioid pills and now fentanyl. She has a son who is recovering from drug addiction, and she helps other mothers of addicted children.”
Can she win? Probably not, she says.
“She said she feels like she no longer speaks the same language as lifelong friends and acquaintances. She is running to see if she can convince people that Democrats are better at helping people with affordable housing, healthcare, and jobs.”
Bauerlein reports, “The Democratic Party is no longer competitive in the state’s predominantly white and poor mountainous west. Trump increased his vote totals by a fifth in many western counties in 2020 compared with 2016, and GOP wins are increasingly lopsided.”
About Wilson, Bauerlein also brought no good news for Democrats who have counted on Black voter
elected chair and Hope Inge was elected vice chair of the Planning Board.
Jane Walker Payne was recognized for her years of service to the Planning Board. She joined the Board in 2020 as an alternate before becoming a regular member. She also served on the steering committee for the Envision Jamestown Comprehensive Plan.
To view the video of the meeting, visit www.youtube.com/c/TownofJamestownNC and click on “live.”
unanimously approved HB 864.
support in rural areas of North Carolina. She writes, “More Black Americans in rural North Carolina farming communities might stay home on Election Day or vote for Trump, according to the state’s New Rural Project, an initiative led by Democratic officials. Most of the predominantly Black rural counties in the state’s east have trended toward the GOP in recent years.”
Bauerlein explained, “Since 2016, the number of registered Democrats has fallen 19 percent in rural Wilson County, while unaffiliated voters have grown 33 percent. Republican registration is largely unchanged, and local GOP leaders say their focus will be turning out their voters in November’s presidential election.
From a local party with no money or organization ten years ago, Bauerlein reports that now “the Wilson County GOP has its own office-park headquarters, $36,000 in the bank and a voter-turnout operation that helped Republicans carry the county in the 2022 midterm elections, including for Senate and state House.”
Bauerlein reports, “The Democratic Party is losing rural voters, an especially serious problem for President Biden’s re-election campaign in North Carolina, the most rural of the battleground states this year. Biden narrowly lost the state in 2020.”
No good news for Democrats?
The Journal ignores some good news for Democrats such as young vigorous statewide party leadership and strong statewide candidates such as Josh Stein for governor and Jeff Jackson for attorney general.
But the Journal report lays out the daunting challenges North Carolina Democrats face in the elections this fall.
D.G. Martin, a retired lawyer, served as UNC-System’s vice president for public affairs and hosted PBS-NC’s North Carolina Bookwatch.
The bill calls for a permissible concentration level of individual PFAS “the lesser of 10 parts per trillion (ppt) or any maximum containment level that may be established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.” Also, a total concentration of 70 ppt for combined PFAS compounds. Manufacturers of PFAS who release them into the environment would be held responsible and would be required to pay the public water system for any costs to remove or abate the problem.
Part I, Section 1 (d) states: “A public water system shall reimburse ratepayers of the system through a reduction in future rates charged if ... the public water system has previously expended funds to remove, correct, or abate any adverse effects upon its water supply resulting from PFAS contamination.”
Chemours has been working to resolve the problem.
According to The Charlotte Observer, “A Chemours representative asked that the bill not advance out of committee, saying the company built a thermal oxidizer to control PFAS-laden emissions and built a seven-story underground barrier wall and treatment system to control the chemicals in groundwater.”
The General Fund of the state appropriated $2 million dollars in nonrecurring funds for the 2023-2024 fiscal year to the Department of Environmental Quality to implement the requirements of this act.
The Environmental Management Commission will meet again in July and is expected to revisit the situation.
have the more people we can reach through events. It is important to us to be able to bring in more people to the crusades.”
The couple sees the thrift store as the next step in their ministry. They are already working on a second store in Pleasant Garden called Second Chance Outlet. It will open in August and carry mostly furniture and household items.
“People wanted to donate furniture and we did not have room for it in our Jamestown store,” Chance said. “We prayed that if God wanted us to handle furniture we could get a box truck, and someone donated a 20-ft. box truck to us.”
In addition to leading worldwide crusades, Chance Walters Ministries conducts an Evangelism Missionary Training School (EMT) for those interested in Christian ministry.
“Everybody, including those coming out of addition, may work in our stores while they get a degree for ordination,” Chance said. “We would like to have an intern house where we can host people going into ministry and disciple them.”
When not participating in crusades, the couple and their family attends Maple Gate Christian Fellowship, a church that started outside during Covid. It currently meets in an old Girl Scout mess hall.
Second Chance Closet, located in the old Wells-Fargo Bank building, is open Tuesday-Wednesday from 11 a.m.5 p.m. and Thursday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. In the future, there will be a special door equipped with a bell that those who wish to donate items may use. When the bell is rung, someone will come out to help unload the donations.
Another feature of the store is a section of devotional books that Chance has written, located on the front wall near the cash register. To learn more about Chance Walters Ministries International go to chancewalters.com. Chance also hosts a Podcast called “On the Revival Road.”
Trips average 75-80 guardians, and other Triad Honor Flight volunteer staff.
Veterans fly for free and each receives a special shirt, jacket and hat. Dallas, a 98-year old veteran from Reidsville, had been sick and went through rehab before he was able to participate in a flight. After seeing the WWII memorial he was so excited he talked about it non-stop. He died 10 days after returning home and the T-shirt, jacket and hat he received on the trip were placed in the casket next to him.
It costs $125,000 to put each flight together. Fundraisers help pay for the flights and business sponsors, organizations and individuals also help cover expenses for the veterans. Guardians on the flight pay their own way.
The Triad Honor Flight leaves the Piedmont Triad International airport early in the morning and returns later that night. Once in Washington, D.C., participants board luxury buses with EMT volunteers for each bus, a bus captain and tour guide. Medical director Tonya Angel is also part of the group. A police escort takes them from one memorial to another. Included in the tour are the Iwo Jima Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery, as well as the Air Force, WWII, Korean and Vietnam memorials. Women veterans are added to the national database and presented a certificate and pin, usually at Arlington.
The Honor Flight program began shortly after the National World War II Memorial opened in 2004. Earl Morse, a retired
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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
NORTH CAROLINA, GUILFORD COUNTY
Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by James Cheek, Sheena Cheek, and Lauretta Cheek dated August 8, 2022 recorded on August 8, 2022 in Book R 8646, Page 1567 of the Guilford County Public Registry (“Deed of Trust”), conveying certain real property in Guilford County to Heather Lovier, Trustee, for the benefit of Rocket Mortgage, LLC. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust, and the undersigned, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on June 27, 2024 at 10:00 AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Guilford County, North Carolina, to wit:
Being all of Lot 16 of Northridge Plantation, Section 2, Map 2, as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 114, Page 119, in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County, North Carolina. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.
Said property is commonly known as 7104 Windbreak Road, McLeansville, NC 27301; PIN: 8818091183 // Parcel Number 112083
A deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, payable to Bell Carrington Price & Gregg, PLLC, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. Pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 4521.30, if the highest bidder at the sale, resale, or any upset bidder fails to comply with its bid upon the tender of a deed for the real property, or after a bona fide attempt to tender such a deed, the clerk of superior court may, upon motion, enter an order authorizing a resale of the real property. The defaulting bidder at any sale or resale or any defaulting upset bidder is liable for the bid made, and in case a resale is had because of such default, shall remain liable to the extent that the final sale price is less than the bid plus all the costs of any resale. Any deposit or compliance bond made by the defaulting bidder shall secure payment of the amount, if any, for which the defaulting bidder remains liable under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 45-21.30.
THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED.
FROM THE FROnT
Air Force Captain working as a physician assistant in Springfield, Ohio, heard patients who served during that era talking about the memorial. He knew many would never see it due to their age, health conditions or finances.
In 2005, Morse used his own plane to fly several veterans to see the memorial. He soon recruited 11 other pilots to do the same and the Honor Flight program began. By 2006, a waiting list of veterans wishing to make the trip was so long the organization began using commercial airlines. Since that time, more than 250,000 veterans have been flown for free to the nation’s capital to see the memorials.
Rotary Club District 7690 helped sponsor veterans and between 2009 and 2011, 1,300 Triad-based WWII veterans were able to participate in the trip. Due to a lack of volunteers, however, no local flights were made for several years.
Huber’s first experience with the Honor Flights came in 2019 when she met her dad and brother in Washington after they flew there on an Honor Flight from Ohio. She was so moved by the events of the day she came back to the Triad ready to restart a local organization.
After contacting the National Flight Network, local volunteers spent months working toward that goal and in 2020 the group got its 501(c)(3) status and was sanctioned as one of 130 Honor Flight hubs located in 45 states. An all-volunteer staff manages the program.
On Nov. 11, 2021, the newly formed Triad Honor Flight flew its first mission to Washington and since has conducted two flights yearly, one each in the spring and fall.
Leading up to each trip, guardians notify friends and relatives and request they write something to the veteran that could be read on the way home. Drawings and messages from school children and others in the community are also included. After leaving Washington, mail call is held on the plane. All veterans receive a packet filled with letters, notes and cards from “back home.”
Before the days of cell phones and the internet, mail was the main form of communication with loved ones and the mail received on the trip home from Washington has special meaning.
Originally started as a way to honor WWII veterans, now any veteran over age 65 may apply online to go on a Triad Honor Flight. Veterans are selected according to age or health status until the plane is filled. Veterans in line move to a spreadsheet for the next flight.
LEGAL NOTICES
Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of 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.
This sale is made subject to any and all superior liens, including taxes and special assessments.
To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are James Cheek, Sheena Cheek, and Lauretta Cheek.
An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 45-21.29, in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties 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 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 no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination.
The notice shall also state that 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 [N.C. Gen. Stat. § 45-21.16(b)(2)]. 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 their sole discretion, if they believe 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.
Cape Fear Trustee Services, LLC, Substitute Trustee, Attorney Aaron Seagroves, NCSB No. 50979 Matthew Cogswell, NCSB No. 58827 5550 77 Center Drive, Suite 160 Charlotte, NC 28217 PHONE: 980-201-3840
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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA GUILFORD COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK 24SP000630-400
Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Donna C. Kellawan and Junior Nangoo (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Donna C. Kellawan and Junior Nangoo) to PRLAP, Inc., Trustee(s), dated June 28, 2006, and recorded in Book No. 6555, at Page 2206 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 July 2, 2024 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in Greensboro in the County of Guilford, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 26, of Hidden Forest Subdivision, Phase II as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 156, Pages 109 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Guilford County, North Carolina. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 1708 Fern Hill Drive, Greensboro, North Carolina.
Subject to all easements, restrictions and rightsof-way of record.
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
“We encourage veterans in good health to pair with another veteran as a guardian,” Huber said.
Non-veterans and those not able to be a guardian may still be part of the event by participating in the welcome-home celebration. For Vietnam veterans, the reception they receive upon coming home from the flight is especially meaningful. When the group disembarks at the Greensboro airport, veterans are placed in line in order of age. As they leave the airport, a cheering crowd waving small American flags is there to welcome them. That is something Vietnam veterans did not see when they first returned home.
Jerry Brett, president of the Jamestown Rotary Club, served as a guardian for the fall 2021 Honor Flight.
“I did it as a tribute to my dad who passed away in August of that year,” said Brett. “He served in Korea on two different occasions totaling roughly 3-4 years there.
“The Honor Flights are for a very worthy cause.”
Brett was guardian for two veterans — Ross Winchester, who served in Korea, and Winchester’s friend Steve Rockwood, a Vietnam veteran.
“There is a lot of bonding among the veterans and the veterans and guardians,” Huber stated.
The next Triad Honor Flight will be Oct. 2. There are still a few spots open for that flight. To apply, go to www.triadhonorflight.org
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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Salome’s Stars
weeK oF June 24, 2024
aries (March 21 to April 19) Avoid having someone else take credit for a project that you started by finishing it yourself. Then it will be you lovely Lambs who will be wearing those welldeserved laurels.
taurus (April 20 to May 20) The facts about a new opportunity are still emerging. Wait until they’re all out in the open, then use your keen business sense to help make the right decision.
gemini (May 21 to June 20)
You might feel confused or even hurt by a friend who suddenly puts distance between you. If they won’t discuss it, don’t push it. An explanation should come in time.
cancer (June 21 to July 22)
Your willingness to be part of a team opens doors that had been shut to you. Keep them open by honoring your promises, even when your commitment seems to be wavering.
leo (July 23 to August 22)
Congratulations! You’re really
By demi tAVeRASHouse of the Dragon, Season 2 (tv-ma) — In 2022, when this series first released across HBO and its streaming service, it became the most-watched premiere in HBO’s history with over 10 million viewers. It also went on to win the Golden Globe Award in 2023 for Best Drama Television Series. Two years later, fans of this spin-off of Game of Thrones finally get to rejoice as the muchanticipated second season kicks off. (Spoilers ahead!) Following the final events of the first season after Princess Rhaenyra (Emma D’Arcy) learns of her son Lucerys’ accidental and tragic death, the first episode, out now, is appropriately titled “A Son
getting things done to purrfection. And don’t forget to take a catnap now and again to keep those energy levels up and bristling for action.
virgo (August 23 to September 22) Your plain-talking honesty is admirable, but sometimes sharp words can leave painful scars. Be careful that what you say doesn’t come back to hurt you.
liBra (September 23 to October 22) A stress-filled period takes a positive turn as you deal with the underlying problem. Act now to avoid a recurrence by changing some basic rules in your relationship.
scorpio (October 23 to November 21) Your rising energy levels make it easier for you to achieve some important objectives. This could lead to a big boost in how you’re perceived, both at home and on the job.
sagittarius (November 22 to December 21) A changing picture begins to emerge as you learn more about an offer that seemed so right but could be so
for a Son.” Whether you’re decidedly Team Black or Team Green, I’m sure we’re all ready to see Rhaenyra’s wrath spawn into another action-packed season that will leave us hanging on the edge of our seats. The remaining seven episodes will release every Sunday. (Max)
Marmalade (nr) — Joe Keery (Stranger Things) leads this romantic heist film, directed by Keir O’Donnell (Wedding Crashers) in his directorial debut. Keery plays a young small-town man named Baron, who takes care of his ailing mother, Eda, amid not being able to keep a job. When he meets a pink-haired beauty named Marmalade (Camila Morrone), Baron finds himself
wrong. Look to a trusted adviser for guidance.
capricorn (December 22 to January 19) Spiritual aspects are strong. Take time to reflect on the path that you’re on and where you hope it will lead you. It’s also a good time to reach out to loved ones.
aQuarius (January 20 to February 18) You could be assuming far too many responsibilities, whether it’s at work or in personal matters. Be careful that you’re not weighed down by them.
pisces (February 19 to March 20) You’re getting closer to your goals. And since nothing succeeds like success (or the promise thereof), don’t be surprised to find new supporters swimming alongside you.
Born this weeK: You are always the first to try new ventures and confront new challenges. You inspire others with your courage to follow your bold examples.
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head over heels for her and goes so far as to agree with her dangerous idea of robbing a bank after the price of Eda’s medication increases. The seemingly dim-witted Baron seems to put all his faith in Marmalade, but is his love of Marmalade true enough to overcome the prison time that looms ahead of him? You’ll have to see for yourself. Out on June 21. (Hulu)
The 77th Tony Awards (tv-pg) — You can now stream the annual Tony Awards ceremony that recognizes Broadway productions from the past 2023-24 season! This year’s Tony Awards were, again, hosted by Arian DeBose, making it the third time the actress has hosted the ceremony. The productions that received the most nominations were Hell’s Kitchen,
a semi-autobiographical musical about musician Alicia Keys, and the dramatic stage play “Stereophonic,” which follows a fictional rock band in the ‘70s. Notable actors nominated for their performances were Leslie Odom Jr. for “Purlie Victorious,” Jeremy Strong for “An Enemy of the People,” Rachel McAdams for “Mary Jane,” and Sarah Paulson for “Appropriate.” (Paramount+)
Godzilla Minus One (pg-13) — Out now, this kaiju film from Takashi Yamazaki won eight Japan Academy Film Prizes and the Best Visual Effects Award at the Oscars this past award season. Set near the end of World War II, the film follows kamikaze
pilot Koichi Shikishima (Ryunosuke Kamiki ) as the troops at his garrison find themselves face to face with a large monster named Godzilla. After barely surviving this encounter, Shikishima continues to experience tragedy after tragedy due to the war, all while Godzilla continues to grow stronger from nuclear tests done in the U.S. As Godzilla once again heads for Japan, Shikishima and his new crew are assigned with the task of stalling Godzilla’s attack. But with so much revenge boiling inside of him, the kamikaze pilot will stop at nothing to make sure that the monster is obliterated. (Netflix)
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Strange But True
By lUCie winBoRne• In 1865, William E. Brockway printed a counterfeit $100 bill that was so perfect, it left the Treasury Department with the sole option of withdrawing all authentic $100 bills from circulation.
The official name for Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, is Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, which is an abbreviation of its ceremonial name: “Krung Thep Mahanakon Amon Rattanakosin Mahinthara Ayuthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom Udomratchaniwet Mahasathan Amon Piman Awatan Sathit Sakkathattiya Witsanukam Prasit.” Which is why we just call it “Bangkok.”
• Plastic surgery first took place in India around 600 B.C., when it was used with skin from the forehead to reconstruct the noses of criminals that had been amputated as punishment.
• In 1928, the German engineer Herman Sorgel proposed increasing Europe and Africa’s land mass by slowly draining the Mediterranean Sea, via a dam across the Strait of Gibraltar. Unsurprisingly, the idea
never made it past the drawing board.
• The word “dunce,” meaning a dullwitted or ignorant person, comes from the name of John Duns Scotus, one of the greatest minds of his time.
• Jean-Baptiste Lully, the first documented conductor, was the first musician to use a baton — a six-foot-long staff that he pounded on the ground in time to the music. Sadly, he accidentally stuck the staff into his foot during a concert, developing fatal gangrene as a result.
• The quagga, a close relative of the zebra but with stripes only on its head and neck, became the first extinct animal to have its DNA studied, in 1984.
• The 13th of the month is more likely to fall on Friday than on any other day of the week.
Thought for the Day: “One doesn’t discover new lands without consenting to lose sight of the shore for a very long time.” — Andr√© Gide ©2024 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Stay cool and Hydrated with Delicious Agua Fresca
By pAtti diAmond DiVaS ON a DiMeThis week summer officially arrives in all its sunny, sizzling glory. With temperatures climbing, often higher than usual, it’s crucial to stay hydrated. But let’s face it, not everyone — especially kids — jumps for joy at the idea of drinking plain water. I’d like to introduce you to agua fresca, the delightful, refreshing and incredibly affordable beverage that’s here to save the day!
Agua fresca, which translates to “fresh water” or “cool water,” is a beloved drink in Mexico and beyond. It’s essentially water infused with fruit, sometimes herbs, and other natural flavorings. Unlike sodas and fruit punches, which can be expensive and are often loaded with sugars and artificial ingredients, agua fresca is a healthy, homemade alternative that’s as kind to your wallet as it is to your body.
One of the best things about agua fresca is its versatility. You can mix and match fruits and herbs to create your own signature flavors. It’s a beautiful way to enjoy the bounty of seasonal produce and a fun project to experiment with different combinations. It’s also a great kitchen project to do with children, teaching them about healthy choices and involving them in the joy of creating something delicious at home.
Why choose agua fresca?
— Hydration is key: In the sweltering heat, staying hydrated is more important than ever. Agua fresca provides a tasty way to keep up with your daily water intake.
— Health benefits: Most sugary drinks do more harm than good. They are not only less hydrating but also packed with ingredients that can be detrimental to health. Agua fresca, on the other hand, is as natural as you make it, with minimal added sugar.
— Cost-effective: Making agua fresca at home is incredibly inexpensive. With a few simple ingredients, you can prepare a large
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cucumber, lime and mint agua fresca — a perfect summer beverage to keep you cool and hydrated.
batch that will last for days.
agua Fresca yield: 6 cups
prep time: 1 hour, 5 minutes
2 cups of your favorite fruit (watermelon, cantaloupe, pineapple, strawberries or cucumber work great)
4 cups of cold water
Juice of one lime or lemon
1-2 tablespoons of sugar or a natural sweetener (optional, to taste)
In a blender or food processor, blend the fruit with one cup of water until smooth. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve to remove any pulp or seeds. In a large pitcher, combine the fruit puree with the remaining water and citrus juice. Stir in the sugar or sweetener as desired. Let this chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving. Enjoy over ice.
delicious variations
— Watermelon Mint: Add a handful of fresh mint leaves to the blender with the watermelon.
— Cucumber Lime and Mint: Mix mint and lime juice with cucumber for a refreshing twist.
— Strawberry Basil: Blend strawberries with a few basil leaves for a unique flavor.
— Pineapple Coconut: Mix pineapple with a splash of coconut water for a tropical treat.
diva tip: agua Fresca ice pops
Turn your agua fresca into a fun summer treat by pouring it into ice pop molds and freezing it. These ice pops are a fantastic way to beat the heat and make for a healthy snack that kids and adults alike will love.
A Special Note: While you’re staying cool and hydrated, don’t forget to check on the elders in your family and neighborhood. Older adults can be more susceptible to dehydration, so ensure they’re drinking enough fluids and staying cool during these hot months. Surprise someone nearby with a pitcher of agua fresca.
Stay hydrated, stay healthy and enjoy the refreshing benefits of homemade agua fresca this summer!
Lifestyle expert Patti Diamond is the penny-pinching, party-planning, 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.
of white rice, then pulverize it. Repeat until scent is gone and rice powder comes out clean.
• It’s food-smart to separate utensils and cutting boards used for veggies, meats, poultry, etc. Here’s a handy chef’s trick: Color code. Paint a different color stripe down the edge of cutting boards and around the handle of utensils for each variety: green for veggies, yellow for poultry and red for beef.
• Line the bottom of your dog’s food dish (underside) with silicone caulk. Use a crisscross pattern in the center. This will keep the dish from sliding around when your pet eats.
• “If you are painting your ceiling and are bothered by drips, try protecting your eyes with an old pair of swimming goggles. They will keep your eyes safe from drips and splatters, and fumes will be much less bothersome.” — E.G. in Virginia
• “I needed a hot water bottle for my legs, but I couldn’t find mine anywhere. My husband suggested filling a soda-pop bottle (the two liter kind) with hot water and wrapping a towel around it. It worked magically, and I think better than the regular bottle.” — C.C. in Iowa
• Want quick-cooking meatloaf? Use your muffin tins. The same meat mixture and flavor cooks in half the time and is in a cute, easy portion. I also make mashed potatoes as “frosting” for these dinner “cupcakes”!
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