By CARol BRook S freela N ce writer cab1hp@gmail.com
After several recent long sessions, the half-hour July 16 Jamestown Town Council meeting had attendees out before the rain came.
There were no comments from the audience during the public hearing on text amendments to the Land Develop Ordinance (LDO). These amendments were primarily to update Chapter 2.20-2. “Sidewalks for New Development and Expansion/Improvement of Existing Development.” This section of the LDO required sidewalks on only one side of new streets and was in disagreement with other sections of the ordinance that call for sidewalks on both sides of public streets. This amendment now requires sidewalks along both sides of new streets.
Additionally, staff recommended a change from the term “zone lot” to “lot of record” for clarity. These exemptions are only available to lots of record existing on Oct. 1, 1993 or Jan. 1, 2000 as noted in 19.5-2A. The language “zone lot”
could be confusing if the reader believes it means any lot that meets the Town’s zoning requirements would be exempt.
The Planning Board unanimously approved these text amendments June 10.
In other business
Jane Walker Payne was recognized for her service to the Planning Board as an alternate in 2020 and later full-time member, beginning in 2021. In addition, she served on the Envision Jamestown Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee, a plan that will help guide difficult decisions for years to come. She also has been Jamestown’s representative on the Guilford County Historic Preservation Commission since April 2011.
Appointed to replace Payne on the Planning Board was John Capes, by a 3-1 vote, with Eddie Oakley unanimously taking Capes’ position as alternate.
Several non-profit organizations received contracts from the Town for services the Town would provide in fiscal year 2024-25 if it was capable. Receiving contracts were the Jamestown Public Library for $64,000, Historic Jamestown Society for $10,500 for cultural and historical programming and
Parks, golf and recreation on upswing
By CARol BRook S freela N ce writer
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It may be one of the hottest summers this area has experienced but that has not kept people from enjoying outdoor activities in Jamestown.
“I’m happy to report that the shelter and ball field rentals were a lot higher than we were expecting this year,” said Parks and Recreation Director Scott Coakley. “I think that had a lot to do with [being able] to reserve them online.
“Golf course numbers are looking great. The number of rounds are up across the board. There were only three months out of the last year that we didn’t see an increase in play. For the year we’re up about 3,000 rounds.”
Coakley added that driving range use is up 10 percent, with a total of 1,577 buckets this year. Food and beverage is up about $2,500 compared to last year.
He praised the staff for keeping the parks areas and golf course in good condition considering the heat.
Councilmember Martha Wolfe asked how the greens were holding up in the weather.
“They actually love this weather,” Coakley responded. “This new Bermuda grass loves the humidity and the heat. As far as the greens go, we’re probably using less water, definitely less than with the bent grass.”
He mentioned there had been some issues with the irrigation system that is being addressed.
He added that the Town has signed contracts for two new shelters at Jamestown Park, one at the new dog park and one behind the basketball courts. He is looking to get lower bids to replace the basketball courts. The request for proposals (RFPs) for the inclusive playground has been posted on several websites. Requests are due back by Sept. 12.
conservation and YMCA for up to $10,000 to provide recreation services. The Town will pay the YMCA based on the number of Jamestown residents participating in each recreational activity.
These contracts are the same as the grants the Town used to give. The organizations must turn in receipts to the Town for reimbursement and provide periodic financial reports.
The Jamestown Parks and Recreation Department was recognized during July for Parks and Recreation month. The National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA) selected “Where You Belong” as the theme for 2024. It celebrates the many ways park and recreation professionals across the country foster a sense of belonging in their community by providing welcoming and inclusive programs, essential services for all ages and abilities, and safe, accessible spaces to build meaningful connections.
This will be the 24th year for the Jamestown Christmas Parade, currently sponsored by the Jamestown Rotary, Jamestown Business Association, and Ragsdale YMCA. The Council unanimously approved a special event permit for this year’s event,
The Town agreed to reimburse the organizers for off-duty law enforcement, portable toilet rental, postage and other items. The Rotary Club raised $15,000 for Feeding Lisa’s Kids at the recent Bow Staf-
New officers installed for Jamestown lions Club
By no RMA B. denni S freela N ce writer ndworddesign@gmail.com
When Pat Floyd tapped the bell to call the Jamestown Lions Club meeting to order and later to announce the start of the business meeting, she noted it was the last times this club year she would ring it. The club’s fiscal year runs from July to June and the July 11 meeting was scheduled for the instillation of new officers.
Special guests for the meeting, which included a covered dish meal, were the members’ spouses, Juanita Brown, first vice district governor of District 31-O that includes 53 clubs of which Jamestown is a member, and Ron Rice. Will Sanders also attended his first meeting as an official member.
The business meeting was short. The minutes and treasurer’s reports that had been sent to members were approved. Floyd mentioned some of the projects in which the club had participated including the start of a new Facebook page, fundraisers and those benefiting the community.
Brown oversaw the installation of the new officers, challenging each to perform their duties to the best of their ability.
Pat Floyd hands the president’s gavel to troy Jordan, the club’s new president.
Haynes-Inman Education Center named National School of Character
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When Guilford County schools open on Sept. 3 there will be one that starts the new school year with special distinction. At the end of May, Character. org named Haynes-Inman Education Center a 2024 National School of Character. Only 73 schools nationwide received this designation and Haynes-Inman is the only school in North Carolina to get it.
National certification is the highest level of recognition bestowed by Character.org.
“In addition to the
unwavering commitment you and your team have made to create a caring and compassionate school culture, you completed a daunting application and successfully navigated two rounds of evaluation to get to this moment,” Lori Soifer, director of Schools of Character, said in a message to Haynes-Inman Principal Kevin Carr. Haynes-Inman, which opened in 2010, is a public separate school in Jamestown providing special education services to students with disabilities.
“Our school has always focused on treating one another with dignity and respect,” Carr said. “We put such emphasis on our
dr. Arthur Schwartz, president of Character.org, left, and kevin Carr, principal of Haynes-inman education Center flank a sign designating the school as a national School of Character.
climate and culture. It is nice to be recognized.”
Haynes-Inman has been named a School of Character twice, the first time in 2017. Any school or district
may apply and reapply after five years. They must meet rigorous standards exemplified in Character.org’s The 11 Principles Frame-
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PFAS pollution rules stalled
By CARol BRook S freela N ce writer cab1hp@gmail.com
Raleigh television station WRAL recently reported on the frustration of Elizabeth Biser, secretary of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality. Biser stated Republican commissions are pushing back against establishing rules that would limit the amount of toxic chemicals companies could dump into the state’s waterways.
“Do they need to actually count body bags before they’re willing to take action?” Biser asked. She referred to how exposure to manmade PFAS, also known as forever chemi-
cals and perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, is the reason behind many health problems, including cancer, kidney disease, thyroid disease, reproductive problems, heart and liver damage, low birth weight, high cholesterol, and more according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The chemicals take a long time to break down in the environment.
It has been reported that at least 2.5 million residents of North Carolina have PFAS-contaminated drinking water. Many water systems in the state have PFAS limits above federal
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Photo by Carol Brooks
Mayor lynn Montgomery, left, presented a resolution honoring Jane walker Payne for her service to the town.
Photos by Norma B. Dennis (Above) new officers for the Jamestown l ions Club include, left to right, t roy Jordan, president; Janice osborne, treasurer; Gene Hassell, secretary; Jonathan Paarlberg, vice president and lion tamer; Pat Floyd, tail twister; Pinkey Jordan, board member. Far right is Juanita Brown, first vice district governor of district 31-o who installed the officers.
From The Front
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ford Memorial Golf Tournament.
Manager’s report
In his report, Town Manager Matthew Johnson announced that work should begin soon on new shelters at Jamestown Park. Several requests for proposals (RFPs) have been published for projects within the town, including new playground equipment at Jamestown Park. Most of these are for projects that are covered by Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF) or Accessibility for Parks (AFP) grants.
Several sidewalk projects are in the works. The designs for sidewalks along Oakdale Road need to be updated due to new NCDOT specifications. In the meantime, rights of way and easements are being secured.
Designs are being done for the sidewalk along East Main Street to Millis Road.
The August Music in the Park will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 6 with AM rOdeO! This will coincide
with National Night Out and will replace the regular first Friday night Music in the Park.
Johnson announced that Planning Director Anna Hawryluk’s last day would be July 19 as she has accepted a new position elsewhere.
Johnson introduced Parks & Recreation Director Scott Coakley who introduced several new department employees: Jeff Goard, Johnathan Beaver and Dennis Lain.
Public comments
Cynthia Smith began by thanking the Council “for your dedication and service to all residents and the quality of their live living here in Jamestown.” Smith lives in one of the 11 Townes at Jamestown townhomes on Gannaway Street, the newest of the two townhome complexes. There are 18 residents in these townhomes. There are only two spaces for parking two cars. She said there needs to be more on-street parking in front of these townhomes.
a proclamation declaring
and dennis lain.
[There is a parking lot in back.] There are 10 on-street spaces across the street at the Olde Jamestown townhomes.
“I was told they are owned by the residents,” Smith said. She wondered if the sidewalks also were owned by the residents.
Olde Jamestown townhomes have a garage and driveway behind them.
These parking spots have recently been repainted and marked “reserved,” indicating her fellow residents could not park there. Smith
GTCC students earn five top-3 finishes in SkillsUSA national competition
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Guilford Technical Community College students recently claimed four silver medals and one bronze medal in the 60th National SkillsUSA competition in Atlanta, Ga.
There were over 6,000 participants from across the United States and over 500 North Carolina participants from 45 high schools, 22 community colleges and four middle schools. Participants from North Carolina placed fourth in the medal count with 40.
asked if taxpayers paid for the repainting.
Dale Allison is the president of the Olde Jamestown Homeowners Association. He said the Olde Jamestown HOA owns the parking spaces and it is documented in book 6723, page 272 of the Guilford County registry. He offered copies, which was recorded May 15, 2007.
“We endeavor to maintain these parking spaces like good citizens would be expected to do and sometimes that includes notify-
ing unauthorized users that they’re occupying space without permission. That doesn’t mean we’re not willing to share and not willing to be good neighbors. Part of maintaining space, our own property, is to communicate about that. There have been online postings and other types of communications that have contained false information. I do regret that this had to be taken up in a public forum. Our efforts were to talk about this privately and see if we could get it settled.”
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N.C. SENATE
Michael Garrett - District 27 Michael.Garrett@ncleg.gov (919) 733-5856
GuIlFORD CO.
Alan Perdue - District 2 aperdue@guilfordcountync.gov (336) 451-6707
Kay Cashion - At Large kcashion@guilfordcountync.gov (336) 274-6272
JAMESTOWN
Mayor Lynn Montgomery lmontgomery@jamestown-nc.gov (336) 454-7185
Pam Burgess pburgess@jamestown-nc.gov
Jaiden Fraser, Residential and Commercial Appliance Repair
Third-Place finisher
Placing second in the state in medal count, GTCC had a total of six students place in the top three in the national competition with 13 students finishing in the top 10.
“All of the GTCC students and advisors had a great time, and it was a wonderful experience for all,” said Jeff Faircloth, department chair, transportation, and the SkillsUSA chapter advisor at GTCC.
“All participants are very grateful for the opportunity to attend the national conference, after excelling at the state level competition and showing the nation what GTCC students are made of.”
SkillsUSA is a national nonprofit organization serving teachers, middle school, high school, and college students who are preparing for careers in trade, technical, and skilled service occupations. Through its local, state, and national competitions, students demonstrate occupational and leadership skills.
Following is a list of GTCC’s top 10 finishers in the SkillsUSA national competition.
Second-Place finishers
Kaitlyn Acord, Dental Assisting
Rio Fadonougbo, Health Occupations
Professional Portfolio
Logan Jenkins, EMT-team event
Savannah Langley, EMT-team event
Timothy Newton, Computer Programming
fourth-Place finisher
Michael Lin, Aviation
Sixth-Place finishers
Shanza Ali, Health Knowledge Bowlteam event
Hini Asghar, Health Knowledge Bowlteam event
Megan Brewington, Health Knowledge Bowl-team event
Charde’ Porter, Health Knowledge Bowl-team event
Seventh-Place finisher
Jacob Wright, Automotive Service
eighth-Place finishers
Chloe Logan, Automotive Refinishing and Painting
Isaiah Burney, Cyber Security-team event
Avery Digby-New, Cyber Securityteam event
Alison Pattman, Law Enforcement
Joseph Roderick, Extemporaneous Speaking
Ninth-Place finisher
Andrew Donaldson, Related Technical Math
Officers for 2024-25 are: Troy Jordan, president; Jonathan Paarlberg, vice president; Janice Osborne, treasurer; and Gene Hassell, secretary.
Brown explained that Hassell has one of the most important positions in the club.
“He will serve as right hand to the president, keeping him up-to-date on all club activities,” she said. “Not only will he keep minutes of the meetings, but he will oversee club committees and submit reports to the district office.”
Others include Pinkey Jordan, who will join the new officers as part of the board, Floyd, tail twister, making sure meetings include fun as well as business, and Paarlberg, lion tamer, in charge of setup and breakdown of equipment for each meeting.
After Floyd presented Troy Jordan with the president’s gavel, he addressed his goals for the coming year.
‘I want to put emphasis on membership, fundraisers and service projects,” he said. “Perhaps we can join other local organizations for some projects.”
Farther discussion centered around attending Camp Dogwood and the Lions Club VIP Fishing Tournament.
Camp Dogwood is an inclusive summer program for adult residents of North Carolina who are blind or visually impaired. Located on the shores of Lake Norman, N.C., the facility is designed for accessibility and offers a therapeutic retreat that blends nature and tailored programs and includes on-site nursing support.
The next N.C. Lions VIP Fishing Tournament will be held October 21-23. The three-day event attracts visually impaired persons, sighted guests and volunteers to the Outer Banks each year for a fishing tournament that also includes educational, recreational and personal growth opportunities. It is sponsored by the First Flight, Manteo, Nags Head, Columbia, Wanchese and Lower Currituck clubs.
“I have volunteered at the fishing tournament for 25 years,” Pinkey Jordan said, encouraging others to participate.
The Jamestown Lions Club, whose focus is helping the visually impaired, meets the second and forth Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Parkwood Baptist Church.
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limits, including Jamestown, which gets its water from the Piedmont Triad Regional Water Authority. Upgrades are necessary to comply to these limits.
“All we are asking is that the companies who are using PFAS not put it in the environment,” Biser told WRAL.
She accused North Carolina Environmental Management Commission members Tim Baumgartner and Joseph Reardon, both Republicans, of using “delaying tactics to prevent the rules from moving forward.”
Public water systems have until 2027 to complete initial monitoring and must inform the public of
the determined PFAS levels. If the levels exceed the EPA’s limits, utilities have to reduce them by 2029. If the deadline passes without any action on the rules, taxpayers will see even higher water utility rates than currently.
In a related story, the city of Asheboro is considering joining PTRWA as industrial, commercial and residential development in the area increases. On July 15, the city’s council instructed the staff to begin formal discussions and negotiations with PTRWA. If approved, it would join Jamestown, Archdale, High Point, Greensboro, Randleman and Randolph County in the project.
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Mayor Pro Tem Rebecca Mann Rayborn rrayborn@jamestown-nc.gov (336) 848-9583
Town Clerk / Assistant Town Manager Katie Weiner kweiner@jamestown-nc.gov (336) 454-1138
Town Manager Matthew Johnson mjohnson@jamestown-nc.gov (336) 454-1138
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Councilmember Rebecca Rayborn presented
July as Parks and Recreation Month to the town’s P&R staff. left to right, Rayborn, P&R director Scott Coakley, Parks Superintendent Jeff Goard, Josh Brown, Johnathan Beaver
GtCC student Jaiden Fraser (left), diagnosing an appliance at the national SkillsuSA competition in Atlanta, Ga.
Coffee Break
Salome’s Stars
week of JULY 29, 2024
ARI e S (March 21 to April 19) A misunderstanding tests the temperament of the sometimes headstrong Aries. But instead of blowing your top, take time for a pleasant diversion while things cool down.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) A workplace problem could make the divine Bovine see red. But talk it out before you consider walking out. Some surprising facts emerge that can change your earlier focus.
G e MINI (May 21 to June 20) You face a choice between ignoring your uneasy feelings about your relationship with a special person and demanding explanations. A close friend offers wise counsel.
CANC e R (June 21 to July 22) A change you’d been hoping for carries an unexpected complication. Stay the course, and things will work themselves out. Be sure to make time for family and friends.
L eo (July 23 to August 22)
Aspects favor spending time
with loved ones. On the job, new ideas are generally welcomed, but some demands for change could cause problems. Be ready to defend your choices.
VIRG o (August 23 to September 22) Good news: A workplace problem is close to being resolved with results that should please everyone. Take time off to indulge in your love of fun and games.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Most of the time, you are the most unflappable person around. But be ready to be thrown off-balance in the nicest way when Cupid takes aim in your direction.
SC o RPI o (October 23 to November 21) It’s not often that someone tries to “sting” the sharp-witted Scorpion, but it can happen. Continue to be skeptical about anything that seems too good to be true.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Your strong sense of self-esteem helps you serve as a role model for someone who needs personal reassurances. Mean -
while, your efforts pay off in an unexpected way.
CAPRIC o RN (December 22 to January 19) Someone close considers revealing a painful secret. Withhold any judgment. Instead, open your generous heart, and offer dollops of your love and understanding.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Your talents as a peacemaker are called upon once more as an old problem reemerges with new complications. Move cautiously in order to avoid falling into hidden traps.
PISC e S (February 19 to March 20) The artistic side of yourself is enhanced with the reception given to your new project. Use this success as encouragement toward fulfilling your larger goals.
B o RN THIS week : Your natural sense of leadership is combined with a deep sense of responsibility. People trust you to give them both guidance and understanding.
• Around 600 B.C., a Greek athlete by the name of Protesilaus threw a discus 152 feet from a standing position. His record remained unbroken for over 2,000 years, until Clarence Houser threw a discus 155 feet in 1928.
• The nursery rhyme “Humpty Dumpty” doesn’t state that Humpty Dumpty was an egg.
• In the 1950s, Quaker Oats devised a clever marketing scheme in which the company bought 19.11 acres in the Yukon, divided them into 21 million parcels of just a square inch apiece, and included deeds to the tiny plots in boxes of Puffed Wheat and Puffed Rice.
• A game of bridge contains 53,644,7 37,765,488,792,839,237,440,000 possible ways in which the cards can be dealt.
To encourage his fellow Norsemen to settle a large, snow-and-ice-covered island he discovered in the year 982, Eric the Red
But
called it Greenland. The ploy worked.
• Niagara Falls is slowly eroding by 1 to 2 feet per year. Since their formation some 12,000 years ago, the falls have already withdrawn 7 miles upstream, and if that rate continues, they should meet up with Lake Erie, about 20 miles from their present site, within the next 35,000 years.
• In movies and television, scientists are more likely to suffer a violent death than members of any other profession.
• The lead-acid battery, the type most commonly used in cars, was invented by Martha C. Weston, who patented it in 1859 when she was only 17 years old.
• Lemons float, but limes sink.
Thought for the Day: “I believe ambition is not a dirty word. It’s just believing in yourself and your abilities. Imagine this: What would happen if we were all brave enough to be a little bit more ambitious? I think the world would change.” — Reese Witherspoon
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 August 6, 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 87, Section 1, Edinburgh Subdivision, as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 106 at Page 150 and re-recorded in Plat Book 115 at Page 69, in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County, North Carolina. Together with improvements located thereon, said property being located at 6404 High View Road, Greensboro, North Carolina. See Free Trader Agreement recorded in Book 7595, Page 399, Guilford County Registry.
LEGAL NOTICES
Parcel ID 0099239
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
Southern Comfort: Shrimp & Grits for a Special Occasion Brunch
By PAtti diAMond DiVaS ON a DiMe
Looking for a fun brunch or dinner idea that will impress your guests? Look no further than Shrimp and Grits — a beloved classic that epitomizes Southern hospitality. Imagine plump, juicy shrimp swimming in a rich, velvety sauce, nestled atop a bed of creamy, buttery grits. This iconic dish is not just a meal, it’s a slice of Southern charm served with a generous side of hospitality.
Now, let’s be real: While this dish is heavenly, it’s also a special occasion treat due to its high fat and calorie content. In the South, shrimp aren’t just an ingredient, they’re a way of life. Treat them with the utmost care — overcooked shrimp are a cardinal sin! So, whether you’re celebrating a milestone or simply want to elevate your dining experience, shrimp and grits are sure to steal the show.
SoUTHeRN STYLe CReAMY SHRIMP AND GRITS
Yield: 4 generous servings
Total Time: 35 mins.
1 cup heavy cream
2 cups water
1 1/2 cups shrimp stock or chicken stock
1/4 cup butter
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup stone-ground grits
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1-pound raw shrimp, large (21/30 per pound), peeled and deveined
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 thick bacon slices
2 tablespoons onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons green or red bell pepper, finely chopped
In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, combine cream, water and hot stock. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Add butter, salt and pepper to the boiling mixture.
Slowly pour in the grits while whisking constantly to prevent them from settling at the bottom and scorching. Continue stirring until all the grits are added, then reduce the heat to low.
Cook the grits for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching. You’re going to want a lid on this saucepan. You see, grits bubble and splash while they cook. I’ve noticed none of the old recipes I researched said anything about this. I think it’s a little joke Southerners like to play on the rest of us. Anyhoo, they will become tender and have an irresistible creamy, dreamy consistency. Add the Parmesan and give them a stir to finish them off. If the grits become too thick, you can add warm stock or water to thin them. Once cooked, remove the saucepan from the heat.
Meanwhile, sprinkle the shrimp with lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste, toss to coat and set them aside.
In a large frying pan over medium heat, cook the bacon until it’s browned but not
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Creamy grits topped with shrimp in a velvety sauce. Perfect for a special brunch or dinner.
quite crispy. Remove the bacon from the pan and rest it on a plate lined with paper towels. Let it cool, then coarsely chop it.
Reserve 4 tablespoons of the bacon grease from the frying pan and discard the rest. Add the onion, garlic and green or red bell pepper to the pan, and saute them for about 10 minutes or until the onion becomes transparent.
Reduce the temperature to low. Add the shrimp and lemon mixture and return the chopped bacon to the pan. Saute them for approximately 3 to 5 minutes, or until the shrimp just turn pink and are opaque in the center. You can cut one shrimp to test for doneness. Once cooked, immediately remove the pan from the heat.
To serve, spoon hot grits onto individual serving plates and top with shrimp mixture. Add one final squeeze of lemon and bask in the glory of your culinary masterpiece.
• Glassware will sparkle if you add a capful of bleach to the rinse water when hand-washing dishes.
• “Berries are in season, and I use berry baskets for lots of little storage uses. The best one is to use one to hold my sponges at the sink area. It keeps small brushes corralled as well.” — I.R. in Florida
• “We had an impromptu princess/ magical fairy tea party at our house yesterday, and we came up with the best on-the-spot magic wands. We cut big stars out of paperboard (like a cereal box) and decorated them with stickers, construction paper and glitter, then we threaded them on long kebab sticks. I snipped the pointy end and covered it with colorful tape. Presto, party wand!” — E.D. in Maine
• To keep salt from coming out of a saltshaker too quickly, add some plain, uncooked white rice to the salt. The large grains of rice will block some of the holes, causing less salt to come out with each shake.
• “When I take my dog to ‘Grandma’ for dog sitting, I measure out each meal into a plastic zipper-top bag. This way, Mom doesn’t have to remember how much to feed at each mealtime, and it makes it easy to serve.” — V.Y. in Texas
• “At my child’s day care, there is a ‘Where’s Mommy and Daddy?’ board. Parents bring in a picture of themselves at their job, and the children can see the picture and know that it shows what Mommy or Daddy is doing while the child is playing.” — S.E. in Missouri
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ter development in schools and communities. Since its inception, Character.org has recognized more than 1,000 schools as a National School of Character. The program has impacted over
three million students, staff, parents and community members.
Haynes-Inman will be formally recognized at a Character.org forum to be held in the fall of 2025.
Students face longer school years
This year, schools in Guilford County will begin on Sept. 3 and end on June 13.
“Each (school recognized) has put in place a comprehensive approach to help students understand, care about and consistently practice the character strengths that will help them flourish in school, in relationships, in the workplace and as citizens,” said Dr. Arthur Schwartz, president of Character.org discussing the program.
Founded in 1993, Character.org is a national advocate and leader for charac-
A longer school year was initiated in 2023-2024 for students following the traditional school calendar. They will also have more days in the academic year of 2024-2025 and 2025-2026. Each school year will consist of 180 days and 1,080 hours of instruction.
The calendar requires schools to start no earlier than the Monday closest to Aug. 26 and end no later than the Friday closest to June 11.
The extended calendar was one of two options presented to the community for feedback. It was recommended by the superintendent and approved by the Guilford County Board of Education.
