Jamestown News - June 21, 2023

Planning Board discusses signage

By CaROL BROOKs FreeLANCe WrIter cab1hp@gmail.com

Do digital signs belong in an historic area such as Jamestown — or does the town need them at all?

This question, and many more, was asked at the June 12 Planning Board meeting as the Board considered amendments to the Land Development Ordinance.

A large portion of the LDO amendments had to do with the Town’s sign ordinance. Some of the changes were very minor, some were clarified and some moved to a more fitting section of the ordinance.

But the digital signage section created the majority of discussion

for the Planning Board.

Digital signs were previously allowed anywhere in the town, but now are restricted to Civic, Commercial and Bypass zoning districts. They are no longer allowed in residential areas. Additionally, the displayed message must show for 10 seconds, not the previous 5, to allow motorists time to read. The board also discussed extending the period when the signs must be turned off overnight.

Current digital signs do not have to meet the new restrictions due to being grandfathered under the old ordinance. However, if the signs need to be replaced, the new rules will be applied. If not, owners will be fined for non-compliance.

Planning Director Anna Hawryluk clarified the grandfather rule

relating to digital signage.

“It is grandfathered in on all things including brightness, motion and hours. However, the Town’s ordinance already has fairly strict limitations on all of those things,” Hawryluk said. “If someone has a complaint about a sign that may be violating those limitations they should contact the Planning Department so we can contact the business and enforce the ordinance.”

The proposed amendments limit where other types of signage are allowed. Windblown signage like streamers, spinners, balloons and inflatables are prohibited. Flags displayed on a permanent flagpole are allowed. Pennant-style or feather flags are prohibited. Menu or sandwich boards are

allowed. Only one temporary sandwich board is allowed per establishment and only on paved surfaces.

Several categories of signage are allowed without a permit.

Some of these include temporary real estate, campaign, events, directional or warning signs, permanent historical or memorial signage, etc. All must be on private property and outside of the public street right-of-way.

The final amendment had to do with pet waste, rather than signage. The new wording states “Dogs at large prohibited. It shall be unlawful for the owner of any dog to allow the animal to be outside an enclosure or otherwise confined and not on a leash in the Town of Jamestown. This restric-

tion does not apply within the boundaries of a legal dog park.”

For several years, the Town hired Alliance Code Enforcement to make certain the town’s codes were enforced. Beginning July 1, Ty Cheek, planning technician, will take on that responsibility.

Cheek joined the town staff in October of last year.

The full list of LDO amendments can be found in the June 12 Planning Board packet at www.jamestown-nc.gov/my-government/meeting-minutes-andschedules. The YouTube video is available at www.youtube.com/@ TownofJamestownNC/streams.

The Town Council will discuss the LDO amendments at a later date, tentatively scheduled for the Aug. 22 meeting.

Area students part of GTCC/FAMe inaugural class of 2025

SUMMER CONCERT AT JUMC

Katherine Ledbetter and Mike Jenkins will perform an afternoon of classical music June 25 at 3 p.m. in the sanctuary of Jamestown United Methodist Church. The concert will include a wide array of pieces that Ledbetter studied during her time as an undergraduate at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts.

This will be Ledbetter’s final performance at JUMC before going to Germany to sing the role of Donna Elvira in Mozart’s Don Giovani with the Lyric Opera Studio Weimar.

Afterward, she will move to Florida to pursue a master’s degree in opera at Florida State University.

By CaROL BROOKs FreeLANCe WrIter cab1hp@gmail.com

On June 15, Guilford Technical Community College and the North Carolina Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (NC FAME), The First in Flight Chapter, signed its inaugural class of 20 student recruits. Three of the signees are area 2023 high school graduates: Jahmeer Cobb and Muhammed Abu Khass from Ragsdale and Saul Jaimes from Southwest Guilford. Classes begin in August. Only 30 students are eligible each year.

The FAME program is designed for those interested in pursuing a career in STEM-related fields in manufacturing and provides a two-year, debt-free associate degree with the goal of equipping students with the skills required for a rapidly evolving manufacturing landscape. The First in

Flight Chapter will work with GTCC to educate students in a college setting, while also providing on-thejob-training with one of the NC FAME sponsor companies. Those companies are Jowat Corporation in Archdale; MasterBrand Cabinets in Lexington; Proctor & Gamble in Greensboro; Toyota Battery Manufacturing North Carolina, in Liberty; Zielh-Abegg in Greensboro; ABCO Auto-

Moore wins award from museum

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Shanna Moore was never interested in history.

“I was the worst history student in the history of students,” she said.

But that theory, shall we say, is now history as Moore not only helped go through items in the old Armstrong house on Guilford College Road (Johnson Farm/D.R. Horton property) but spent hours over a year-and-a-half cleaning out the house, reading, sorting and cataloging the history of the Armstrong and Mackay families and Deep River Kennels. Edward Armstrong was estate manager/superintendent for industrialist Clarence Mackay at his Deep River Lodge, also on Guilford College Road.

All Moore’s work culminated in the current “Fields and Feathers, Hunting at Deep River Lodge 1895-1935,” exhibit at the High Point Museum, which highlights not only Deep River Kennels but hunting lodges in the area.

For her unending work, Moore recently received the Valette Jones Harris Walsh Memorial Award, given to the outstanding

volunteer of the year by the High Point Historical Society at its annual meeting on May 23.

Moore was not able to attend the meeting to accept the award (the winner was not announced in advance) and was surprised to learn about it when she stopped by the museum later.

“Brooke Martin, visitor services and store manager, said, ‘Do you want your award?’,” Moore said. “I didn’t know what she was talking about and then Brooke

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mation in Browns Summit, and WestRock in WinstonSalem.

Jowat, MasterBrand, Proctor & Gamble, Toyota Battery, and WestRock signed students for the class of 2025.

“We commend the great progress that this employer collaborative has made in a short time,” said Tony Davis, FAME national director for the Manufacturing Institute. “Their prog-

ress illustrates the power of partnerships and collectively they have identified some strong talent for the program’s first cohort [group of students]. Also, these students should be proud of themselves for selecting a program that will provide them with a jump start on a rewarding career pathway in the manufacturing industry right here near their home.”

“We’re excited to kick-

off the inaugural class NC FAME, The First in Flight Chapter, today,” said GTCC President Dr. Anthony Clarke. “We know the value of this program to not only the local companies participating but most importantly to our students. We all look forward to seeing the chapter grow and students move on to high paying jobs right here in the Triad.”

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Pain and positivity: learning to walk differently

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Perception and reality are often two different things. Doug MacColl admits his original view of a prosthetic limb was that of a pirate’s peg leg from when he was 5 or 6 years old. Today, MacColl uses a state-of-the-art computerized prosthetic leg to replace the left one which was amputated last fall.

“I had no idea of the changes technology had made in prosthetics,” he said. “My doctor told me I could do everything I did before, just at a slower pace.”

MacColl’s journey to get him from the loss of his natural leg to using an artificial one has been long and painful. But his story is also one of inspiration.

Diagnosed with lupus five years ago, a daily regimen of mediation was keeping it under control. Unbeknownst to MacColl, however, due to the lupus he developed antiphospholipid syndrome. APS means his

blood became very thick and sticky and was highly prone to clots.

On Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, a date MacColl says he will always remember, all of the toes on his left foot went numb. As the weekend progressed the numbness and a strange white coloration moved up his foot. He could not see his doctor until the 16th, and by the 18th it had gotten so bad the doctor advised him to go to an

emergency center.

“I think my wife was already waiting in the car by the time I finished talking to the doctor,” MacColl said. In approximately three hours, MacColl had been seen by triage, put on blood thinners, transported to Moses Cone Hospital, discussed treatment with a vascular surgeon and was prepped for surgery.

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“I had been in pharmaceutical sales for 16 years and knew enough to imagine potential issues with blood clots,” MacColl said. “I could feel my mortality and got very emotional. I needed to see my children again. They are my world. Other kids might have talked about being a fireman or policeman, but I wanted to grow up to be a dad. In my opinion I have the two most amazing children ever.”

Due to Covid restrictions and the ages of his children at the time (8 and 11), they could not go into the hospital to visit their dad, but he was wheeled outside the

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main entrance of the ER to see them.

During surgery, doctors removed three clots from his foot and one from behind his knee, and replaced them with stints. When he awoke MacColl still had his foot, but within two days he needed a third surgery and by day four, with his wife and Pastor Jay Smith from Jamestown Presbyterian Church at his side, MacColl made the difficult decision to amputate.

Aug. 22, 10 days after the problem began, doctors performed a below the knee amputation (BKA) and MacColl had his first experience with phantom pain. Because he was considered too strong to remain in the hospital, MacColl went home Sept. 2 with the prevision he have outpatient physical therapy and continue taking between 40-50 pills a day.

“About 50-60 friends, family and neighbors filled my driveway and cul-de-sac holding signs of encouragement,” MacColl said. “Friends also built rails on the garage steps and I moved into the downstairs guest room. The longer I was home the worse the pain got and I felt like I was being electrocuted.”

Sept. 12 found MacColl back in the ER where his vascular surgeon readmitted him to the hospital. With a goal to save his knee, a revision and debridement was done to remove tissue no longer viable.

“A person with a BKA uses 30-40 percent more energy to walk than a person with two legs, and an above the knee amputee uses 100 percent more energy to walk,” MacColl explained.

“I developed an allergy to Heparin, the blood thinner I was on. My body was fighting against the drug so I developed new clots in my left thigh. On Sept. 22, I had an above the knee amputation. I came home Oct. 8

using a walker and crutches. Throughout it all, I lost a total of 43 pounds.”

MacColl says he spent 43 days in the hospital, had six surgeries, three amputations and an infinite number of blessings. He credits part of his recovery to an amazing team of caregivers — from the physicians to the people who cleaned his room.

“There was not one who did not pure themselves into me,” he said. “I believe they were God’s angels. The other thing that got me through was my faith. I grew up in a Christian home, but I did not realize how people brought into my life would help me.

“My mother-in-law stayed with our children and their school, Revelation Academy in Summerfield, embraced them. My wife Amanda was in the hospital every day with me. She even found a way to stay with me at night. Pastor Jay was there every day also. He is not just my pastor, but my best friend. He prayed over me and Amanda before each surgery. Prayer warriors from 15-20 states prayed for me. I was acquainted with about 80 percent of them and 20 percent were friends of friends or relatives of friends. Our church family rallied around us providing meals. It was humbling.”

Three months post amputation, MacColl got his prosthetic leg and within six weeks had learned to use it “hands free.”

“I had to get strong physically and mentally,” he said. “It was a process of learning to trust this ‘thing’ to support me and work the way it should. Each night I plug it in to recharge for the next day.

“Through all the pain and suffering I have had a powerful peace. I feel it is all part of God’s bigger plan. Max Lucado once said, ‘It is not up to us to know what the plan is, but to hold the hand of the one who does.’ I have a new outlook on life.”

MacColl’s prayer now is that God will put people in his path that he can encourage. He wans to give back to the amputee community the way other amputees have encouraged him. Although he is not sure what it would look like, he has hopes of establishing a non-profit or helping others to establish one so amputees who do not have needed insurance can get surgery and a quality prosthesis.

He also hopes to change jobs from pharmaceutical sales to prosthetic sales. The prosthetist at Hanger Clinic told him no one is more suitable to sell them than a person who has experienced using one. He is learning patience as he goes through the job search process, relying on God’s timing.

“My advice to others,” MacColl said, “is to never give up. When dealing with a physical or emotional problem it is easy to become isolated. There are people out there who want to help. But some do not want to ask for help fearing they will seen weak or scared.

“God has stripped me down and I no longer define myself by the things I used to do — such as being a college athlete. I have to deal with a new way of life, give up control and rely on others.

“I do not think God is done with me yet. My hope and prayer is that others gain a relationship with God. He loves you no matter what. He stands with his arms wide open ready to embrace you and that is amazing.

“A scripture verse that has been one of my ‘life verses’ since this all began is, ‘Praise God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! The Father is a merciful God, who always gives us comfort. He comforts us when we are in trouble, so that we can share this same comfort with others in trouble.’”

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comes out with this package all wrapped up and with a bow.”

Moore is new to the High Point Historical Society.

“This year’s recipient joined the High Point Historical Society only recently, but in a short time, has contributed a great deal of time and energy to the museum,” said Jim Morgan, who announced the winner. “This person began a project over two years ago simply to help out her neighbors in Jamestown. Little did any of them realize the journey they began when they started clearing an old house and barns. Our recipient especially became engrossed in all the documents, photographs, and family possessions they found and worked countless hours to inventory and research boxes and boxes and boxes of materials.

“Our recipient was not satisfied with just saving this interesting family collection. Through this individual’s devotion, persistence and desire to having a story brought to light and presented to our community, the current “Fields and Feathers” exhibit is at the High Point Museum. So much time and thought went into creating this exhibit, all given freely and joyously by our recipient.”

Over time, Moore’s house became so covered with mostly letters and photographs from the Armstrong house that it was difficult to find a place to sit.

“I had to get my house back sometime,” she said with a laugh about the need for the exhibit.

Moore is working with Bill Johnson, grandson of Edward (Ned) Armstrong, to decide where the collection will go after the exhibit ends. She would love to house the exhibit and collections in Jamestown if a space could be found.

But the history will not end after the exhibit ends.

“It’s cool how this story has so many arms,” Moore said of the new contacts she has had with descendants of people who worked at the kennels, the descendant of Stanford White who designed Mackay’s Deep River Lodge, the British Kennel Club which recently received from Moore 52 scans of photographs of hunting dogs at the kennel, and many others.

Marian Inabinett, curator of collections at the High Point Museum, told the story of community volunteer and Museum benefactor Walsh:

“Valette Jones Harris Walsh was an outstanding citizen of High Point. She was an artist, writer, painter, musician, composer, gardener, publisher, lover of animals, lover of history and lover of people. In 1979, Ms. Walsh contributed $50,000 to the High Point Historical Society. She donated numerous pieces of furniture to the High Point Museum and, at her death, over half of her estate to the museum. This made her gifts the largest made by any individual to the High Point Historical Society at that time. She believed history was important …. in remembering the past, preparing us for the future.”

Walsh died on December 23, 1988, at the age of 90. Jim and Ann Morgan began the Walsh Award in 1990 to honor this outstanding woman. Jim Morgan presented this year’s award at the annual meeting of the High Point Historical Society.

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The “Fields and Feathers, Hunting at Deep River Lodge 18951935,” exhibit runs through January 2024 at the High Point Museum, 1859 E. Lexington Ave.

The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as required by law. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, and any Land Transfer Tax as required by N.C.G.S. §7A-308(a)(1).

Third party, must pay the full bid amount, less any deposit that has been paid to the Substitute Trustee, immediately upon demand after the conclusion of the final upset bid period. Failure of the bidder to comply with the bid shall result in the resale of the property, with the defaulting bidder remaining liable upon their bid under the provisions of N.C.G.S. §45-21-30. If the Trustee or Substitute 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 title include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the sale and reinstatement of the loan without knowledge of the Substitute Trustee(s). If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Substitute Trustee(s), in its/their sole discretion, if it/they believe(s) the challenge to have merit, may declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Additional Notice where the Real Property is Residential with less than 15 Rental

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SALE OF REAL ESTATE NORTH CAROLINA GUILFORD COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK 23 SP 640

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Jay Gerard Field (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Jay Gerard Field) to Taylor Law, Trustee(s), dated March 22, 2019, and recorded in Book No. R 8137, at Page 2048 in Guilford County Registry, North Carolina. The Deed of Trust was modified by the following: A Loan Modification recorded on March 2, 2022, in Book No. R 8586, at Page 1766, 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 5, 2023 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in Julian in the County of Guilford, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows:

A certain tract or parcel of land located in Greene Township, Guilford County, North Carolina, and more particularly described as follows:

BEGINNING at an iron stake in the South side of the pavement of the GreensboroKimesville Road and J.B. Greeson’s corner; thence South 7 deg. West 6.25 chains to a stone in J.B. Greeson’s line; thence North 4 deg. West 2.56 chains to a stone; thence North 7 deg. East 5.00 chains to a corner in said road; thence South 72 deg. East 2.00 chains to the beginning, containing one acre more or less. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 3420 Alamance Church Road, Julian, North Carolina.

Address: 3420 Alamance Church Road, Julian, NC 27283

Parcel ID: 110855

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 OF REAL ESTATE NORTH CAROLINA GUILFORD COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK 22 SP 1600

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Theodore Pearson (Deceased)

(PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Theodore Pearson, Heirs of Theodore Pearson: Darius L. Pearson, Terry White, Sr.) to Alexis Alan, Trustee(s), dated May 5, 2018, and recorded in Book No. R 8046, at Page 326 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 5, 2023 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in High Point in the County of Guilford, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows:

Tax Id Number(s): 0184369

Land situated in the Township of High Point in the County of Guilford in the State of NC

Being all of Lot 15, Section 1, Wiltshire Subdivision, Map of which is duly recorded in Plat Book 38 at Page 57 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County, North Carolina. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 1801 Carolina Street, High Point, North Carolina.

Commonly known as: 1801 Carolina Street, High Point, NC 27265-3316

The property address and Tax Parcel

Identification Number Listed are provided solely for informational purposes.

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 OF REAL ESTATE NORTH CAROLINA GUILFORD COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK 23 SP 646

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Anthony Graham (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Anthony Graham) to Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard, L.L., Trustee(s), dated May 18, 2001, and recorded in Book No. 5226, at Page 1967 in Guilford County Registry, North Carolina. The Deed of Trust was modified by the following: A Loan Modification recorded on May 2, 2005, in Book No. 6303, at Page 2207, A Loan Modification recorded on June 13, 2016, in Book No. 7822, at Page 2058, A Loan Modification recorded on April 5, 2022, in Book No. R 8600, at Page 111, 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 5, 2023 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:

All of Lot 6, Section 1 of College Forest Subdivision, as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 77, Page 39, Guilford County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 1309 Cyril Lane, Greensboro, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in N.C.G.S. §45-21.23.

Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by N.C.G.S. §7A-308(a)(1).

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such 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.

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com

Firm Case No: 2294 - 63387

June 21, 28, 2023

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL ESTATE NORTH CAROLINA GUILFORD COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 23 SP 294 IN RE:

FORECLOSURE OF A CLAIM OF LIEN HELD BY QUARTERSTONE FARM ASSOCIATION, INC.

Plaintiff, FOR PAST DUE ASSESSMENTS ON 4502 SADDLEBRANCH DRIVE, GIBSONVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 27249 vs.

WHICH PROPERTY IS TITLED TO BRADFORD JONES

Defendant.

Under and by virtue of the power of sale and authority contained in that certain Declaration for Quarterstone Farm Association, Inc. and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Guilford County, North Carolina in Book 3645, Page 1816, and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness thereby secured and pursuant to the demand of the owner and holder of the indebtedness secured by Claim of Lien 21 M 2357 and pursuant to an Order entered by the Clerk of the Superior Court for Guilford County, North Carolina, entered in this foreclosure proceeding, the undersigned Trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale in the Courthouse of Guilford County, in the City of Greensboro, North Carolina at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 6, 2023, all that certain lot or parcel of real estate, including all improvements and fixtures located thereon, situated, lying and being known as 4502 SADDLEBRANCH DRIVE, GIBSONVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 27249, more particularly described on Exhibit “A”. EXHIBIT A

BEING ALL OF LOT 53, PHASE 1, MAP 4, OF THE QUARTERSTONE FARM SUBDIVISION AS PER PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 93, PAGE 94, IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS OF GUILFORD COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA. (4502 SADDLEBRANCH DRIVE)

The present record owner of the property is Bradford Jones.

The terms of the sale are that the property will be sold for cash to the highest bidder and a cash deposit not to exceed the greater of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid, or Seven Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($750.00) may be required at the time of the sale. The property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “As Is, Where Is”. Neither the Trustee nor the owner and holder of the indebtedness make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such conditions are expressly disclaimed. The property will be sold subject to restriction and easements of record, any unpaid taxes, prior liens and special assessments, any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure, and any tax required to be paid by N.C.G.S. §7A-308(a) (1). The sale will be held open for ten days for upset bids as required by law.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

Issued the 31st day of May, 2023. Higgins Benjamin PLLC

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WEEK OF JUNE 26, 2023

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You might have to turn your Arian charm up a few degrees if you hope to persuade that persistent pessimist to see the possibilities in your project. Whatever you do, don’t give up.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) A “tip” about a co-worker’s “betrayal” might well raise the Bovine’s rage levels. But before charging into a confrontation, let an unbiased colleague do some fact-checking.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Although a relationship still seems to be moving too slowly to suit your expectations, it’s best not to push it. Let it develop at its own pace. You’ll soon get news about a workplace change.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A continually changing personal situation makes you feel as if you’re riding an emotional roller coaster. But hold on tight; stability starts to set in early next week.

LEO (July 23 to August 22)

By deMI TaVeRas

Black Mirror: Season 6 (TV-MA) — Ah, Black Mirror, how deeply you were missed. Four years after the last season of the sci-fi anthology series premiered, fans are finally getting a new season, this time taking viewers to five different mind-bending realities in five separate episodes. One episode, titled “Joan Is Awful,” follows an average woman named Joan who discovers that a major streaming platform has made a TV adaptation of her life ... starring Salma Hayek. Another episode — “Demon 79” — centers on a sales assistant who is forced to commit heinous acts to stop disaster

Believe it or not, someone might dare to say “No!” to the Regal One’s suggestion. But instead of being miffed, use this rebuff to recheck the proposition and, perhaps, make some changes.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) You might find it difficult to make a decision about a family matter. But a delay can only lead to more problems. Seek out trusted counsel and then make that important decision.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Concentrate your focus on what needs to be done and avoid frittering away your energies on less important pursuits. There’ll be time later for fun and games.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Although the conflicts seem to be letting up, you still need to be wary of being drawn into workplace intrigues. Plan a special weekend event for family and/or friends.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Your quick wit helps you work through an already difficult situation with-

from striking. All episodes are available to stream now. (Netflix)

And Just Like That ... : Season 2 (TV-MA) — For the next few Thursdays stretching into August, season two of the Sex and the City sequel series, And Just Like That ... , will be occupying our television screens. Of course, more drama is headed the ladies’ way, with Charlotte (Kristin Davis) having to deal with qualms about her daughter, Lily, growing up too quickly. A year after Big’s death, Carrie (Sarah Jessica Parker) is learning to love again, perhaps with a certain old flame (Aidan Shaw), while Miranda (Cynthia Nixon) is

out creating more problems. Creative aspects begin to dominate by the week’s end.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Be patient. You’ll soon receive news about a project that means a great deal to you. Meanwhile, you might want to reconsider a suggestion that you previously turned down.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) There are still some aspects about a new job offer that you need to resolve. In the meantime, another possibility seems promising. Be sure to check it out as well.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Opening up your emotional floodgates could leave you vulnerable to being hurt later on. Watch what you say in order to avoid having your words come back to haunt you.

BORN THIS WEEK: You’re usually the life of the party, which gets you on everyone’s invitation list. You also have a flair for politics.

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still going strong with her partner, Che. But the most shocking dramatic moment of all is the return of Kim Cattrall as fan-favorite Samantha! After being adamant about not wanting to return for any more sequels, Cattrall will be featured in just one scene during the sea-

Strange But True

By LUCIe WInBORne

• When Core Design animator Toby Gard wanted to make an interactive movie starring a male character looking for treasure in Egyptian pyramids, the character was deemed too similar to Indiana Jones, so the character was switched to a South American woman named Laura Cruz. Then Core wanted a more U.K.-friendly name, so employees went to the phone book for a new surname. We now know her as Lara Croft.

• In Mexico, the first slice of your birthday cake must be given to the person you love most.

• Florida mom Geraldine Gimblet spent her entire life savings on medical treatment for her daughter’s breast cancer ... then won $2 million in the lottery just days after making the final payment.

• Japanese warriors wore their hair in a small ponytail after shaving the front of their heads, but not to make a fashion statement. Instead, it helped to keep their helmets secure.

• To protect the giraffe’s brain from sudden changes in blood pressure when it drinks, the animal’s jugular veins have elastic walls and large one-way valves that allow the veins to significantly expand, preventing blood from flowing back to the brain when the giraffe’s head is lowered.

• It is illegal to gamble in a library in the U.K.

• The Battle of the Oranges is an annual festival held in Ivrea, Italy, in which participants pelt each other with the citrus fruit to commemorate the town’s liberation from a cruel medieval ruler.

• It took the writers of the Oxford English Dictionary five years just to reach the word “ant.” This was partly due to the level of detail necessary to trace word origins as well as their evolution.

Thought for the Day: “Too many people overvalue what they are not and undervalue what they are.” — Malcolm

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son two finale. (And just like that ... she’s back!) The first two episodes premiere June 22. (Max)

Wildflower (R) — Kiernan Shipka (Chilling Adventure of Sabrina) leads this new coming-of-age film premiering June 23. Shipka stars as

Bea, a senior in high school who’s had a very non-traditional way of growing up. Since she had two disabled parents, Bea often switched between the “daughter” role and the “caretaker” role, and she grapples with the fact that she must make plans for her future with her parents’ well-being in the back of her mind. It’s ultimately up to her to find the right balance in her life with her family before she walks across that graduation stage. Alexandra Daddario (The White Lotus) and Jacki Weaver (Yellowstone) also co-star in the film. (Hulu)

I’m a Virgo (TV-14) — From Boots Riley, the creator of the surrealist film

Sorry to Bother You, comes a new comedy TV series with just as much absurdity as his previous project. Jharrel Jerome (When They See Us) plays Cootie, a 13-foot, 19-year-old man who was raised by his aunt (Carmen Ejogo) and uncle (Mike Epps) in Oakland, California. Because of his gigantic stature, Cootie was kept from the outside world. But when he gets discovered by a group of teenage activists, Cootie becomes the world’s latest obsession — and he finally gets to experience what it feels like to live an unsheltered life. All seven episodes of I’m a Virgo drop June 23. (Prime Video) ©2023 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Ben Barnes and salma Hayek star in the episode "Joan Is awful" from Black Mirror: Season 6

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FaMe CONtINUeD FrOM FrONt

FAME history

Toyota Battery created FAME in 1988 as a way to train students in advanced manufacturing technology. In 2019 FAME moved to the Manufacturing Institute, the workforce development and education partner of the National Association of Manufacturers. Today, the Manufacturing Institute supports FAME USA, which has grown to include 37 chapters supported by more than 400 company partners across 14 states.

Governor Roy Cooper announced the GTCC chapter, the first in North Carolina, this past February. Clarke called it a “big deal.”

“This is a great day for workers and businesses in North Carolina,” said Cooper. “Community colleges are our not-so-secret weapon. Companies all over the world know about the North Carolina community college system, which I think is the best in the country. This is exciting that businesses want to come and partner with community colleges.”

He remarked that many new jobs are created in the Triad region and he was excited to announce a new way to fill those jobs.

Students selected for the program receive a paid position three days a week with a sponsor employer and attend classes at GTCC the other two days. After receiving 1,800 hours of on-the-ground experience, most graduates proceed to direct employment with a sponsoring company and earn wages that are, on average, 25 percent more than non-FAME graduates.

FAME graduates are also able to transfer their credits to a four-year university to pursue a variety of STEM programs.

“Much like the past innovative minds from our proud state, NC FAME’s inaugural Advanced Manufacturing Technician (AMT) class will deliver transformative educational experiences to students and set them on a career path to a better life,” said Hillary Walser, president of NC FAME, First in Flight Chapter. “The NC FAME, First in Flight chapter is committed to the mission of ensuring students can fulfill their personal and professional dreams in a rapidly changing manufacturing environment. The FAME program has shown historic strength in empowering its students to make a difference by investing in a global best education and work-based learning program.”

Training is at the college’s Center for Advanced Manufacturing on West Gate City Boulevard.

For more information on the NC FAME, The First in Flight Chapter at GTCC, visit https://gtcc.edu/gtccfame or https://fame-usa.com.

By PaTTI dIaMOnd DIVAS ON A DIMe

Remember stuffed baked potatoes? I was discussing food with some friends, and none of us could recall the last time we had stuffed baked potatoes. We’ve been so occupied with quinoa and cauliflower rice that we overlooked the King of Carbs — good carbs, of course.

The humble potato is underrated. It’s a low-fat, low-cholesterol source of carbs and protein, packed with vitamin C, vitamin B6, iron, calcium and more potassium than a banana. The bad reputation comes from typical toppings, like copious amounts of butter, sour cream and bacon.

I suggest adding baked potato night to your meal rotation. They’re a versatile canvas for any topping you can imagine, and of course, they’re budget friendly, because that’s how I roll.

Before topping, we must bake the potatoes. Crispy skin and fluffy insides are achieved with russet potatoes. Here’s how to bake them perfectly:

For oven baking, preheat to 400 F. Thoroughly wash the potatoes, poke them with a knife to release steam (to avoid explosions), and rub them with olive oil and salt. Place directly on the upper oven rack with a baking sheet below. Bake for 45 minutes to an hour, until a knife easily pierces the potato.

For microwave cooking, poke, oil and salt the potatoes. Place them on a microwave-safe plate and cook for 5 minutes. Flip and cook for another 5 minutes. Repeat until cooked through.

If time is limited, start in the microwave and finish in the oven for 20 minutes.

Now, here’s a dinner recipe: Inside-out Shepard’s Pie. It’s a complete, quick and easy meal. Instead of the traditional casserole, we place the filling on a baked potato. That’s much simpler than mashing potatoes.

INSIDE-OUT SHEPARD’S PIE

Yield: 4 servings

Time: 1 hour

4 baking potatoes

1 1/2 pounds ground beef

1 cup onion, chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste

1 to 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, to taste

1 (14.5 ounce) can (1 1/2 cups) beef broth

1 (14.75 ounce) can creamed corn

1 (12 ounce) bag frozen mixed vegetables, thawed

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Cook the potatoes using your preferred method.

Meanwhile, in a skillet, on medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until mostly cooked; drain excess fat.

Add the onion, garlic, salt and pepper to taste. When the beef is cooked, add the tomato paste, Worcester-

shire and broth, stirring to combine. Add your corn and veggies, and let this mixture simmer until the potatoes are cooked. It’s going to be saucy. Adjust seasoning to taste. When the potatoes are cooked, place them close together in a pie plate or baking dish. Cut them open partway, fluff the insides and spoon the filling inside the potatoes. Divide the cheese between the stuffed spuds and return to the oven or microwave to melt the cheese. Serve with a salad, and dinner is done.

Here are two more great flavor combinations for

inspiration:

Pizza Stuffed Potato: Scoop the insides out of four baked potatoes. Mash with pizza sauce and shredded mozzarella, and stuff back into the skins. Top with sliced pepperoni, more mozzarella and Parmesan, and broil to melt.

Broccoli, Ham and Swiss: Scoop the insides out of four baked potatoes. Mash with butter, add diced ham, shredded Swiss cheese and steamed broccoli. Stuff into the skins, top with more cheese and broil to melt.

I hope this inspires you to pick up some potatoes next time you shop. As a wise person once said: “Potatoes give us french fries, potato chips and vodka. It’s like the other vegetables aren’t even trying.”

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.

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