Jamestown News - July 26, 2023

Council covers agenda in less than an hour

By CaROL BROOks FreeLANCe WrIter cab1hp@gmail.com

It did not take the Jamestown Town Council long to go through the agenda at the July 18 meeting. Adjournment occurred about 45 minutes after the meeting began. But that did not mean business did not take place.

Following Public Services Director Paul Blanchard’s summary, the Council unanimously approved amendments to the Solid Waste Ordinance.

“The changes are nec-

essary due to operational changes at the solid waste and composting facilities [in High Point] where the Town of Jamestown takes the material we collect,” Blanchard said. Chapter 51: Solid Waste, Article VIII: Refuse not collected by the Town, contains several of the changes, shown below in italics. It now reads: “Items banned from landfills and compost sites, such as, but not limited to: tires; mattresses; lead acid batteries; paints; lubricants; oil filters; anti-freeze; wooden pallets; plastic yard

waste bags and cardboard yard waste boxes; computer equipment; electronics; and televisions shall not be collected by Town staff. Items not approved for placement in landfills and compost sites may be taken to the county’s household hazardous waste recycling facility or other approved sites.”

Article XII: Curbside collection service, now reads, in part: Yard waste and recyclable items shall be collected once per week. Yard waste must be placed in a Town-approved container. Plastic yard waste bags and

cardboard boxes are not allowed at the compost site and yard waste placed in these containers will not be collected. Recyclable materials shall be placed in a Town-approved container.”

The remainder of the amendments basically restate the wording above. Guilford County EMS leases space in the Jamestown fire station. The Council unanimously approved a renewal of the five-year lease, allowing the county to house an ambulance on the site and workers will have access to

local farmer’s market offers variety and convenience

By nORMa B. dennIs FreeLANCe WrIter ndworddesign@gmail.com

What started as a garden behind First Baptist Church of Jamestown in 2017 soon grew into a farmers’ market in the church parking lot. Although some vegetables in the garden still produce from year to year, the garden is no longer officially tended. But the Jamestown Community Farmers Market continues to thrive.

Each Wednesday evening from 5-7:30 p.m. vendors, displaying a variety of wares, can be found lining the front edge of the church’s large parking lot at 306 Guilford Road. Ingram’s Farm, with its fresh vegetables and homemade ice cream is a popular draw to the scene. But other booths offer an array of foods and crafts.

Some vendors attend the market each week, while others set up on occasion. There are always plenty of items, however, to peruse and purchase — from jams and jellies to honey, specialty desserts, fruit, corn meal, grits and hush puppy mixes and Italian ice. One also might find jewelry, cutting boards, sparkplug bugs, wooden key chains, books and items that can be personally embroidered.

The youngest vendor, 12-yearold Thomas Stewart, sells handcrafted soaps. He is located beside his mother’s booth, which

features jam, jelly and crocheted items. Stewart has been attending the local farmers’ market since its opening seven years ago. He started his entrepreneur endeavors selling lemonade, but this summer decided to offer his handcrafted soap.

Stewart began crafting soap as a school project at Noble Academy. When he realized he could sell his product at the Jamestown Community Farmers Market he continued to make the soap and

Golf course numbers up each month at end of last fiscal year

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“We were busy. Golf rounds were up slightly each month this quarter over this same quarter last year,” reported Jamestown golf Professional Marcy Newton. “We held 15 golf tournaments or outings.”

The driving range use was up $4,500 over this quarter in 2022, partially due to an increase in the cost of range buckets.

There were seven clubhouse rentals this quarter.

“We are now taking 7:30 a.m. tee times on weekends to get more golfers who want to get out while it’s cooler,” Newton said. A total of $1,080 has been added to the weekend total since

the program began June 25. The earlier tee times will run through Labor Day and could be extended next year.

Total revenue for the month of June 2023 was $147,980 and operating expenditures were $28,054. However, due to capital outlay expenses and work on the bathrooms and cart path paving, there was a net loss of $66,805 for the month. In June 2022, there was a profit of $2,891.

For the month of June 2023 there were 3,808 rounds played compared to

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the kitchen and living area. The county will rent the space from the Town for $7,000 per year. The latest lease expired July 1.

Town Manager Matthew Johnson reported that Planning Director Anna Hawryluk has been accepted into the Local Government Federal Credit Union Fellowship Program. The twoweek course at the School of Government in Chapel Hill builds skills, competencies and tools to add public service leadership.

Dave Ingram was recognized upon his retirement

after 36 years in the Jamestown Park and Golf Course Maintenance Department.

The Council set Aug. 22 for a public on amendments to the Sign Ordinance. Councilmember John Capes was absent. The Town Council meeting may be viewed at www. youtube.com/c/TownofJamestownNC. Click on “live.”

The August Town Council meeting has been moved from Aug. 15 to Aug. 22. It will be at 6 p.m. in the Civic Center at Town Hall. The public is urged to attend.

now sells it at two different markets.

One of his most popular items is soap that includes a small surprise.

“None of the soaps I personally use are kid friendly,” Stewart said. “Since some kids do not like taking baths or showers I thought they might enjoy using a bar of soap with a reward in it.”

Stewart hopes to expand his

GALLMAN TO RETIRE

Town staff and friends feted

Finance Director Judy Gallman

July 21 on her upcoming retirement. Mayor Lynn Montgomery presented Gallman, right, a resolution honoring her service for the past 17 years. Faith Wilson will move up from deputy finance director to finance director on Aug. 1.

JOIN THE FUN, HELP

LOCAL SCHOOLS

National Night Out will be held Aug. 1 at Wrenn Miller Park beginning at 6 p.m. AM rOdeO will be the featured band. Food trucks and a drink booth sponsored by the Jamestown Business Association will be available.

The Jamestown Rotary Club will have a booth at the event to collect school supplies from those attending.

“Over the past years we have had great success with collections for our community schools,” Rotary member Michael Greth said. “We hope families will once again help by dropping off their donations of school supplies at our booth.”

Bring a chair or blanket and join your Jamestown neighbors for some fun.

The National Night Out event will take the place of Jamestown’s regular August concert at Wrenn Miller Park.

GOLF NEWS

Tom Kim tied for second at last week’s Open Championship at Royal Liverpool Golf Club. Kim is expected to defend his 2022 Wyndham Championship victory Aug. 3-6 at Sedgefield Country Club.

PIG PICKIN’ RETURNS

Save the date of Oct. 7 for the 2023 version of the Jamestown Pig Pickin’. This is your chance to gather with friends and neighbors to enjoy locally-made pulled pork and chicken and dance the night away, all while supporting the efforts of Family Service of the Piedmont to build safe and healthy families in the Triad.

Since its beginning in 2009, the Jamestown Pig Pickin’ has raised more than $1.3 million to support vital programs and services in the community. Sponsorships are available at https://www.fspcares.org/jpp

Six file for two open Town Council seats

By CaROL BROOks FreeLANCe WrIter cab1hp@gmail.com

Several of the recent Town Council races did not need primaries, as few, if any, contenders registered to run against the incumbents.

With the announcement earlier this month by Jamestown Councilmember Lawrence Straughn that he would not seek re-election, five new challengers met the noon filing deadline on July 21 to take not only his seat but perhaps one other. Councilmember John Capes’ term ends but he filed to keep his seat.

Newcomers Andrew Kinzie, Pamai-

Voter ID

Voters will be asked to show photo ID when voting in North Carolina beginning with the Oct. 10 primary, according to the North Carolina Board of Elections.

For most voters, they will simply show their driver’s license. But there are many other acceptable photo IDs.

If a voter does not have an acceptable photo ID, they can get one for free from the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) at https://www. ncdot.gov/dmv/license-id/identification/Pages/ default.aspx. Soon, voters also will be able to

la Burgess, Duane Willis and Sarah Glanville are seeking the Council seats.

Additionally, former Councilmember Larry Lain is also seeking the position.

A primary to lower the field from six to four is scheduled for Oct. 10, with the general election on Nov. 7.

Candidate profiles will appear in late August and early-September issues of the Jamestown News

In 2021, all incumbent councilmembers and the mayor were re-elected and began serving Jan. 1, 2022. That was the first year the mayor and the top two Council vote-getters won fouryear terms. The Council adopted an ordinance May 21, 2019, approving the

get free ID from their county Board of Elections. In Guilford County, the BoE is located at 301 W. Market St., Room 115, Greensboro. The website is guilfordelections@guilfordcountync.gov.

All voters will be allowed to vote with or without a photo ID.

If a voter cannot show photo ID when voting in person, they can still vote by filling out an ID Exception Form. For absentee-by-mail voters, if they are unable to include a copy of their photo ID in their ballot return envelope, they can also fill out an ID Exception Form with their ballot.

mayoral switch from two to four years. Since Councilmembers Martha Wolfe and Rebecca Rayborn were the top two vote-getters in the Town Council race in 2021, they are in their second year of a four-year term.

This will be the first municipal election where two members of the Council will be elected to serve four-year terms. Every two years two Council seats will become open — Wolfe and Rayborn in 2025 — thereby nullifying the chance that an entirely new Council could be elected at one time.

Prior to the election, a candidate information session is planned in Jamestown.

Find more information at https://www.ncsbe. gov/voting/voter-id#exceptions.

Absentee-By-Mail

Voters

Voters who vote by mail must include a photocopy of an acceptable ID inside the “photo ID envelope” that comes with their ballot. Or they may complete an ID Exception Form with the absentee ballot return envelope. Information from North Carolina State Board of Elections, https://www.ncsbe.gov/voting/ voter-id.

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Thomas stewart, who has attended the Jamestown Community Farmers Market with his mother since it stated, is now selling his handmade soaps on Wednesday nights in the parking lot of First Baptist Church of Jamestown.

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From The Front

How the war will end

We don’t know how the war in Ukraine will end, but some day and somehow there will be some kind of conclusion. What then? What seems most likely now is that the war will become a war of attrition with both sides digging trenches, holding on defensively and neither able to make significant gains. The war could go on for many years without a definite conclusion, with neither Russia nor Ukraine being willing to call an end to the fighting.

However, writes Rand Corporation commentator Brian Michael Jenkins, “The battles come closer to the kind of trench warfare seen in World War I—a situation that favors

the Russians who, because of larger numbers, are more able and apparently willing to accept high casualties for limited gains. However, some military observers believe the losses on both sides will be unsustainable, and that 2023 will be the decisive year.”Another possibility is that Russia’s nightly attacks on Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure will finally undermine the country’s will to continue the fight. But the example of Britain’s holding out during Germany’s nightly bombing blitz shows that such damaging tactics do not necessarily break the will of the victim nation. But if the U.S. and NATO nations, for some reason, reduce support, the Ukrai-

nian efforts might be undermined which could lead to Russia prevailing.However, as Jenkins points out, “Regardless, any of these would be, for the Russians, a pyrrhic victory. While Russia could occupy Ukraine, it may never be able to pacify the Ukrainians. A highly motivated underground resistance could continue for years.”What about a negotiated settlement? Maybe someday, but the parties are so far apart, it seems unlikely. In March 2022, Putin set out conditions for ending the war: Ukraine would have to be a neutral country and not join NATO. It would recognize the independence of the Russian-backed republics of Donetsk and Luhansk and recognize Crimea as Russian. It would, according to Jenkins, “have to demilitarize and surrender any weapons that constituted a threat to Russia; Ukraine would have to be ‘de-Nazi-

fied,’ meaning a change of regime to one acceptable to Russia; and Russian would have to become an official second language in Ukraine.”These are not acceptable by Ukraine, even as a starting point.Ukraine conditions for peace are similarly unacceptable to Russia. These include, according to Jenkins, “an end to hostilities and withdrawal of Russian forces; the restoration of Ukraine’s territorial integrity; Russian withdrawal from the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant; an end to Russian interference with Ukraine’s food exports; the return of all POWs and civilians, including children, who have been forcibly deported to Russia; and the creation of a special tribunal to assess reparations owed to Ukraine. Kyiv has also stated that Russian war criminals must be punished, that sanctions on Russia should continue, and that Russia must be punished for its invasion by stripping it of its seat (and thus veto power) on the United Nations Security Council.”What about a coup to overthrow Vladimir Putin? The short rebellion of the Wagner forces raised the hopes of coup plotters, but Jenkins says it seems “improbable. Nikita Khrushchev was the only Soviet leader to have been removed from power, and that occurred because there were other powerful actors in the Kremlin. Today, there is no similar politburo, indeed no functioning government institutions that might challenge Putin’s rule.”Whatever the end game for this war, the Atlantic community and the Western world will miss the benefits of the great contributions Russia could make if it were a part of that community. The country has great potential in intellectual firepower, industrial strength, and artistic talents. Sadly, it appears that these potentials seem destined to be wasted.

D.G. Martin, a retired lawyer, served as UNC-System’s vice president for public affairs and hosted PBS-NC’s North Carolina Bookwatch.

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line of soaps, adding more variety as well as a collection of soaps in pump bottles.

“I really like making and selling my soaps,” he said.

“It gives me something to do and I enjoy seeing the other vendors and the people who come to buy. It’s a fun blast.”

There is no charge to set up at the church farmers’ market and you do not have to be a member of First Baptist Church of Jamestown to participate.

“We started the farmers’ market as a service to the community and as a way to increase our footprint in Jamestown,” said church volunteer Tom Venable.

“We consider this an outreach of our church,” added Mary Michael, a volunteer who helps conduct the hot dog sales that are held in conjunction with the farmers’ market.

“Money raised from the hot dog sales is being used to refurbish and update the education wing of the

church. We hope to reopen the church’s pre-school in the fall of 2024.

“We also would like to use the upper level as offices for non-profit Christian services such as counseling.”

Besides raising funds for the education wing, another asset of the hot dog sale that volunteers have witnessed is its power to draw neighbors together.

“We often see people walk here to get supper and meet friends,” said Jane Marlowe, who helps coordinate the vendors. “They will sit under the picnic shelter to eat and visit.”

The farmers market will continue throughout the month of August. To participate as a vendor, leave a message at 336454-2786.

The community is also invited to attend worship services on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Bible study is scheduled to begin in September on Monday nights.

3,440 rounds played in June 2022. June 2023 had six bad weather days and no closed days. There were more rounds played in June 2023, which resulted in more revenue earned compared to June 2022.

Golf Course Maintenance Supervisor Jamey Claybrook and his crew have been working on the formerly bumpy cart paths.

“”We have patched the cart paths. They are a little smoother,” Claybrook said.

Councilmember Lawrence Straughn chimed in, saying he has ridden on them and “they’re a whole lot less bumpy.”

Approximately 69 stumps have been ground up to tidy up the appearance of the course and new sand has been added to the bunkers, with more on the way.

Crews are currently aerating the greens and several spots on the course.

“The new bathrooms are showing a lot of progress,” Claybrook said. “Maintenance building construction is getting closer to completion: wall, doors, windows, etc. We hope to be moving in soon.”

He added that the hot, humid weather the area has experienced is perfect for the Bermuda grass on the course.

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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE

SALE OF REAL ESTATE NORTH CAROLINA GUILFORD COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK 22SP 1438

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Jonathan T. Anderson (Deceased) (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Jonathan T. Anderson, Heirs of Jonathan T. Anderson: Katherine Anderson Foster, Thomas Wade Bowling) to PRLAP, Inc., Trustee(s), dated April 28, 2006, and recorded in Book No. 6522, at Page 0777 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 August 2, 2023 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in Browns Summit in the County of Guilford, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 26, Sheet 2 of 2, Lake Herman Estates Subdivision as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 154, Page 143 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Guilford County, North Carolina. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 6231 Creekbrooke Court, Browns Summit, 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

Page 2458 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 August 9, 2023 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in Colfax in the County of Guilford, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows:

All that certain lot or parcel of land and more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 15 of Sanford’s Creek Subdivision, Phase 2 as shown on a plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 192, at page 66, in the office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County, North Carolina. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 8174 Sanfords Creek Drive, Colfax, North Carolina.

Commonly Known As: 8174 Sanfords Creek Drive, Colfax, NC 27235

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.

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July 26; Aug. 2, 2023

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

under or upon the above-described property.

PIN: 7870997041

Property Address: 5513 Stonebridge Rd. Pleasant Garden, NC 27313

Record Owners: Heirs of Carolyn Q.

Coleman Address of Property: 5513 Stonebridge Road, Pleasant Garden, NC 27313

Deed of Trust:

Book : 7065 Page: 1480 and that second

Deed of Trust recorded in Book 7893, Page 801

Dated: October 8, 2009 and that second

Deed of Trust dated January 3, 2017

Grantors: Carolyn Q. Coleman

Original Beneficiary: State Employees’

Credit Union CONDITIONS OF SALE:

This sale is made subject to all unpaid taxes and superior liens or encumbrances of record and assessments, if any, against the said property, and any recorded leases. This sale is also subject to any applicable county land transfer tax, and the successful third party bidder shall be required to make payment for any such county land transfer tax.

A cash deposit of 5% of the purchase price will be required at the time of the sale. Any successful bidder shall be required to tender the full balance of the purchase price so bid in cash or certified check at the time the Substitute Trustee tenders to him a deed for the property or attempts to tender such deed, and should said successful bidder fail to pay the full balance purchase price so bid at that time, he shall remain liable on his bid as provided for in North Carolina General Statutes Section 45-21.30 (d) and (e). This sale will be held open ten (10) days for upset bids as required by law.

Residential real 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 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 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 not 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. 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.

Dated: 7/6/23

Philip A. Glass, Substitute Trustee Nodell, Glass & Haskell, L.L.P. 5540 Centerview Drive, Suite 416 Raleigh, NC 27606 July 26; Aug. 2, 2023

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GUILFORD IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 23 SP 948

IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST by Larry Leon Schlekewy Jr, unmarried man dated October 31, 2019 recorded in Book 8213, Page 229, Guilford County Registry

Pursuant to an order entered July 5, 2023, in the Superior Court for Guilford County, and the power of sale contained in the captioned Deed of Trust (the “Deed of Trust”), the Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at auction (the “Sale”), to the highest bidder for cash on:

AUGUST 9, 2023, AT 10:00 A.M.

GUILFORD COUNTY COURTHOUSE 201 SOUTH EUGENE STREET, GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA the real estate and the improvements thereon secured by the Deed of Trust, less and except any of such property released from the lien of the Deed of Trust prior to the date of said sale, lying and being in Guilford County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows (the “Property”): Property Address: 124 Orville Drive, High Point, NC 27260 PARCEL #: 195399 / 195398

Lying and being in the City of HIGH POINT, GUILFORD County, North Carolina and being more particularly described as follows:

Being all of 11.391 acres shown on a map recorded in Plat Book 201, Page 69, Guilford County Registry.

The record owner(s) of the Property not more than ten (10) days prior to the date hereof are the Heirs of Larry Leon Schlekewy Jr.

in the amount of $.45 per $100.00 of the purchase price (up to a maximum amount of $500.00), required by Section 7A-308(a)(1) of the North Carolina General Statutes. If the purchaser of the above-described property is someone other than the Beneficiary under the Deed of Trust, the purchaser shall also pay, to the extent applicable, the land transfer tax in the amount of one percent (1%) of the purchase price.

To the extent this sale involves residential property with less than fifteen (15) rental units, you are hereby notified of the following:

(a) An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to Section 4521.29 of the North Carolina General Statutes 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; and

(b) 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 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.

The 5th day of July 2023.

John W. Fletcher III, Substitute Trustee 100 Queens Road, Suite 250, Charlotte, North Carolina 28204 July 26; Aug. 2, 2023

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL ESTATE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA GUILFORD COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK 22 SP 1934 IN RE: FORECLOSURE OF A LIEN HELD BY ARROWOOD TOWNHOME HOA, INC., FOR PAST DUE ASSESSMENTS UPON 3933 RIBBON GRASS TER GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA, AKA BEING ALL OF LOT H-74, AS SHOWN ON THE PLAT OF ARROWWOOD, PHASE 2, AT REEDY FORK RANCH, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 154 PAGES 116 AND 117, OF THE GUILFORD COUNTY REGISTRY, WHICH IS

TITLED TO:

CAROL A. PEETS

Foreclosure of Lien filed with the Clerk of Superior Court on November 30, 2022, file #22 M 2423. Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in that certain Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Arrowood Townhome HOA, Inc. and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Guilford County, North Carolina in Book 6280, Page 49, 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 said Lien, and pursuant to the Order of the Clerk of Superior Court for Guilford County, North Carolina, entered in this foreclosure proceeding, Black, Slaughter & Black, PA DBA Law Firm Carolinas, the appointed Trustee, will expose for sale at public auction on August 3, 2023 at 3:00 PM at the usual place of sale at the Guilford County Courthouse, Greensboro, North Carolina, the following described real property (including the house, if any and any other improvements thereon): Being all of Lot H-74, as shown on the Plat of Arrowwood, Phase 2, at Reedy Fork Ranch, recorded in Plat Book 154 pages 116 and 117, of the Guilford County Registry. Property address: 3933 Ribbon Grass Ter, Greensboro, NC 27405.

Present Owner(s): Carol A. Peets.

The sale will be made subject to all prior sales and releases and to all deeds of trust, liens, unpaid taxes, restrictions, easements, assessments, leases, and other matters of record, if any.

Pursuant to N.C.G.S §45-21.10(b), any successful bidder will be required to deposit with Black, Slaughter & Black, PA DBA Law Firm Carolinas, the Trustee, immediately upon conclusion of the sale a cash deposit not to exceed the greater of Five Percent (5%) of the bid amount or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00). Any successful bidder shall be required to tender the full balance of the purchase price in cash or certified check at the time Black, Slaughter & Black, PA DBA Law Firm Carolinas, the Trustee, tenders to him a deed for the property or attempts to tender such deed, and should said successful bidder fail to pay the full balance of the purchase price so bid at the time, he shall remain liable on his bid as provided for in N.C.G.S §45-21.30(d) and (e). This sale will be held open ten (10) days for upset bids as required by law. 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.

Date

In the Trustee’s sole discretion, the sale may be delayed for up to one (1) hour as provided in Section 45-21.23 of the North Carolina General Statutes. A five percent cash deposit, or a cash deposit of $750.00, whichever is greater, will be required of the last and highest bidder.

The balance of the bid purchase price shall be due in full in cash or certified funds at a closing to take place within thirty (30) days of the date of sale. The Substitute Trustee shall convey title to the property by nonwarranty deed.

This sale will be made subject to all prior liens of record, if any, and to all unpaid (ad valorem) taxes and special assessments, if any, which became a lien subsequent to the recordation of the Deed of Trust. This sale will be further subject to the right, if any, of the United States of America to redeem the above-described property for a period of 120 days following the date when the final upset bid period has run.

The purchaser of the property described above shall pay the Clerk’s Commissions

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.

Salome’s Stars

WEEK OF JULY 31, 2023

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A change that you hoped for is coming down the line, but you still need to be patient until more explanations are forthcoming. Continue to keep your enthusiasm in check.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your social life expands as new friends come into your life. But while you’re having fun, your practical side also sees some positive business potential within your new circle.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Your workplace situation continues to improve, but look for advantages you might have missed while changes were going on around you. A trusted colleague can help.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Resist the urge to hunker down in your bunker until things ease up. Instead, get rid of that woe-is-me attitude by getting up and getting out to meet old friends and make new ones.

LEO (July 23 to August 22)

By deMI TaVeRas

Bones and All (R)

In his seventh directorial feature film, Italian director Luca Guadagnino teams up with actors Timothee Chalamet, Michael Stuhlbarg and Chloe Sevigny for the second time each, but beware: This film is not for the weak of heart — or stomach. Taylor Russell (Lost in Space) stars as Maren, an 18-year-old girl who gets abandoned by her father after years of her displaying cannibalistic tendencies. In her search to find a new home and purpose, Maren encounters fellow “eaters,” including a young man named Lee (Chalamet), with whom she embarks on a road trip across the U.S.

Now that you’re back enjoying the spotlight again, you should feel re-energized and ready to take on the challenge of bringing those big, bold plans of yours to completion.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A former friend would like to repair a relationship you two once enjoyed. Your positive response could have an equally positive impact on your life. Think about it.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Resist making impulsive decisions. Stay on that steady course as you continue to work out workplace problems. Be patient. All will soon be back in balance.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) You might feel confident about taking a promising offer, but continue to be alert for what you’re not being told about it. Don’t fret. Time is on your side.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) People dear to you might be planning a way to show appreciation for all that

Through their journey, Lee and Maren find acceptance and love within each other in a world that would never accept their true identities. Out now. (MGM+)

Bird Box: Barcelona (TV-MA) — It’s been five years since the dystopian film Bird Box, starring Sandra Bullock, swept our screens and became the third most popular Netflix movie ever. Now, Netflix released a spinoff sequel taking place in Barcelona, Spain. Mario Casas plays Sebastian, a father whose goal is to keep his daughter, Anna, safe from the roaming enigmas that cause people to immediately commit suicide upon seeing them. This time, however, they

you’ve done for them. Accept the honor graciously. Remember, you deserve it.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Congratulations. Your self-confidence is on the rise. This could be a good time to tackle those bothersome situations you’ve avoided both at home and at work.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) You feel obligated to return a favor. (Of course, you do.) But heed advice from those close to you, and do nothing until you know for sure what’s being asked of you.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Your loving reassurance helped revive a once-moribund relationship. But be wary of someone who might try to do something negative to reverse this positive turn of events.

BORN THIS WEEK: You are a wonderful leader who can foster community and bring people together to form long-lasting relationships.

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not only have to watch out for the strange beings, but also seers — people who are able to look at these beings and live on by manipulating other humans to look at them instead. Although the seers add a fresh layer to the premise, the film has been critiqued for being too comparable to its prequel. Out now. (Netflix)

Strange But True

By LUCIe WInBORne

• The blobfish gets its nickname from its saggy appearance when it’s brought to the surface from the deep part of the ocean where it lives. Because it has no skeleton and very little muscle, water pressure that would crush human organs gives the animal physical structure at that depth.

• To maintain the historical accuracy of the American Colonial era, Disney World’s Liberty Square was built without any restrooms. (But no, you won’t find any outhouses, either.)

• And speaking of restrooms, there are public toilets for dogs in China.

• The character of cross-dressing Corporal Klinger on the TV series M*A*S*H was allegedly influenced by comedian Lenny Bruce’s claim that he was discharged from the Navy for saying he had “homosexual tendencies.”

• Eberhard Anheuser, cofounder of the Anheuser-Busch brewery, got his start in manufacturing with soap and candles.

• Due to a technical glitch in his debit card payment processing, a man was accidentally charged 23 quadrillion dollars. As

if that wasn’t bad enough, since he didn’t have the amount in his account, he was also charged a $15 overdraft fee!

• Carnauba wax, which is used on cars, is the same type of wax used to give gummy candy its sheen.

• Neptune’s moon, Triton, orbits the planet backward.

• To add authenticity to a fictional criminal underworld, Rockstar Games hired real-life gang members to voice background characters in Grand Theft Auto V.

• One-third of men’s fragrances sold are actually worn by women.

• Amethysts got their name from the ancient Greek word “amethystos,” meaning “not drunk.” They were once believed to prevent intoxication.

• The “little black dress” was compared to the Ford car when it debuted in 1926, for its practicality and simplicity.

Thought for the Day: “Never rob your character to enrich your pocket.” — James Lendall

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Special Ops: Lioness (TV-MA) — This has been quite the year of spy-action film and TV, as another spy-thriller series makes its way onto our streaming platforms. A young marine named Cruz Manuelos (Laysla De Oliveira) goes undercover as a secret agent in the CIA’s Lioness Engagement Team. Cruz

is tasked with infiltrating a terrorist organization by befriending the daughter of a terrorist. A bright-eyed Cruz is told that if she’s caught, she must find her own way out of it, but as the stakes rise, Cruz doubts if she has the training for this mission. The cast for “Lioness” is the main draw-in of the series, a hodgepodge of actors including Zoe Saldana, Morgan Freeman, Nicole Kidman, Michael Kelly and Sam Asghari. The first two episodes are out now. (Paramount+)

God’s Country (R)

Adapted from the short story “Winter Light” by James Lee Burke, this modern western film is led by actress Thandiwe Newton

(Westworld). Newton portrays Sandra, a university professor living in rural Montana with her mother after their lives in New Orleans were uprooted by Hurricane Katrina. Following the death of her mother, Sandra begins to feel unsettled by locals in her town who leave her threatening messages when she doesn’t allow them to trespass on to her property. Without much help from institutions that weren’t designed to protect someone like her, Sandra is then forced to fend for herself, as the fight to protect her existence gets increasingly dangerous. Premieres July 28. (Hulu)

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Sip Into Summer:

Homemade Horchata — Easy, Frugal and Full of Flavor

By PaTTI dIaMOnd DIVAS ON A DIMe

In the heat of summer, have you ever craved a cool, refreshing beverage that not only quenches your thirst but also tantalizes your taste buds with creamy sweetness? Yes? Well, look no further than horchata, the rice-based beverage that has been capturing hearts and palates around the world.

The complete name is “Agua de Horchata,” which translates to “rice water.” Horchata is a traditional milky beverage made from a combination of rice, water, cinnamon, milk, sugar and vanilla. While various regional recipes exist, each with its own twist, the fundamental elements remain the same. The rice is soaked overnight with cinnamon, then blended and strained to create a smooth puree. To enhance its sweetness, sweetened condensed milk and vanilla are added. Additional water is incorporated to achieve the ideal balance of flavors. The creamy sweetness makes it a perfect accompaniment to spicy foods.

Originally hailing from Valencia, Spain, horchata has gained international acclaim as a go-to summer refresher. Its dairy-free origins allowed street vendors to serve it without refrigeration, keeping it fresh and safe. Although most traditional recipes include dairy milk, you can easily adapt it to your dietary preferences by

using alternative milks like coconut, cashew or almond milk while adjusting the sweetness to your liking.

As with many deep-rooted traditional recipes, there are as many variations as there are families making them. Just like spaghetti sauce or meatloaf recipes, your favorite is probably whatever your grandmother made. Now, I’m not here to step on any abuela’s toes. My goal was to come up with an authentic horchata recipe that was very easy and inexpensive yet full of traditional flavors. Here’s my take on an easy and wallet-friendly recipe for classic horchata.

AGUA DE HORCHATA

Yield: 8 (8 ounce) servings

Total Time: 1 hour (plus 8 hours soaking time)

1 cup long-grain white rice

2 sticks cinnamon

5 cups water (divided)

Pinch of salt

1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

1/4 cup sugar

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

In a bowl, combine the rice, cinnamon sticks and 2 cups of hot water. Allow it to soak for 8 hours or overnight in the refrigerator. Remove the cinnamon sticks. Transfer the soaked rice to a blender and process until it reaches a smooth consistency, which may take a few minutes.

If desired, strain the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer to remove any remaining rice solids.

Add the sweetened condensed milk, sugar, vanilla extract and a pinch of salt to the blended rice mixture. You can use the blender again to ensure a frothy texture. Pour the horchata into a pitcher and gradually add water (at least 3 cups) to achieve your preferred taste and consistency.

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Stir well.

Keep the horchata chilled until serving time, and serve over ice for an extra-refreshing experience.

Now that you have mastered the art of making horchata, let your creativity flow with these exciting serving ideas:

— Blend horchata with vanilla ice cream for indulgent milkshakes.

— Make horchata paletas or ice pops, alone or with chopped fruit.

— Combine horchata with iced coffee for a delicious horchata latte.

For adults seeking an extra kick, add a splash of rum or coconut vodka, or add shots of espresso and coffee liquor to your horchata for a tempting cocktail.

So, whether you’re lounging by the pool, hosting a backyard gathering or simply seeking a moment of tranquility on a hot summer day, horchata is the easy, frugal and unique beverage that will transport you to a blissful oasis with every delightful sip. Cheers to the simple pleasures!

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. ©2023

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• Assorted hardware seems to collect in big, random piles in our tiny workshop. Nails, screws and bolts of all sizes are mixed together, tossed on the bench when a project is complete. Every so often, the kids and I make a game of sorting and organizing it using a muffin pan. It’s easy to sort by size and type!

• “After cleaning my paintbrushes recently, I decided to hang them from the clothesline to dry. It worked great, as the bristles were nice and soft when they were dry. I think it helped to hang straight down.” — O.C. in Washington

• Before you start a painting project and head to the hardware store, determine what you might need and raid your recycling bin for containers.

• Here’s a great way to get your lawn tools organized and off the floor: If you have any PVC pipe, you can cut some 4- or 5-inch sections and screw them into the wall vertically a foot or two from the floor in your garage. Slip the handle of your rake, garden hoe, broom, etc ., down into the pipe, and it will stay stable against the wall. Make sure the pipe is wide enough.

• There are lots of shop, lawn and garden fluids that are not allowed in the trash. Contact your waste management provider to see if there is a place you can drop off hazardous waste in your community.

• “I needed more light over my workbench, and those hanging lights are pretty expensive. My wife had a lamp she didn’t need anymore, so I inverted the lampshade and hung it from a hook on the ceiling. It’s right over my workbench, and I can use it when I need it.” — W.S. in Connecticut

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Horchata is a go-to summer refresher.