There has been a lot of conversation recently regarding the quality of the water in Jamestown and socalled “forever chemicals.”
Additionally, the Town had been operating under an expired stormwater permit for several years before the permit was renewed in July.
“As a partner in the Piedmont Triad Regional Water Authority (PTRWA), the Town is obligated to participate in updates to the facility to address emerging contaminants,” said Town Manager Matthew Johnson.
“The Town has elected to participate in the facility
expansion to further ensure adequate water capacity for Jamestown in the future.”
To finance the updates and expansion, PTRWA is asking for interim financing from each partner in a 42-page Amended and Restated Joint Governmental Agreement. Jamestown’s share would be $6.5-$8 million over 30 years. The first joint agreement was dated in September 1987 in which “members agreed, among other things, to provide funds to the Authority to acquire land and construct Randleman Dam, a reservoir and related facilities.” Subsequent agreements in 1997, 2007 and 2016 amended the first agreement.
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The second First Thursday local history program will be held Oct. 3 at 6:30 p.m. in the Jamestown Public Library upstairs auditorium, 200 W. Main St., at 6:30 p.m. Friends of the Library and the Historic Jamestown Society are sponsoring the event.
The subject is “Edward Armstrong Family Archives: Deep River Lodge and Deep River Kennels.” Shanna Moore, who was appointed administrator of the Johnson family archives, will share insights into New York financier Clarence Mackay’s hunting lodge which drew wealthy northern industrialists and other elite guests to enjoy the local hunting.
Edward Armstrong was in charge of the Deep River Kennels. His home near the intersection of Guilford College and Guilford roads was recently demolished for a housing development.
The Johnson family archives led to an exhibit last year at the High Point Museum. the Jamestown Public Library upstairs auditorium, 200 W. Main St., at 6:30 p.m. Sponsored by Friends of the Library and the Historic Jamestown Society.
Citizen’s aCaDemy
The Town of Jamestown is planning a 6-week Citizen’s Academy in Spring 2025. Debra Mullis, a fellow with Lead for North Carolina who is working with the Town, is designing the event that will offer residents an inside look into the structure of local government, government finance, public safety, elected offices, public services, parks and recreation, citizen participation and more.
Any Jamestown or extra-territorial jurisdiction (ETJ) resident wishing to participate should fill out the form at www.jamestown-nc.gov/news_detail_ TB_R15.php.
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Water System Revenue Bonds to finance the project, expanding to a 26.7 million-gallons-per day (MGD) water treatment plant from 12 million-gallons-per day.
According to the agreement, members have the right to produce their own treated water and to buy treated from parties other than PTRWA, including other members. They may also sell treated water to other parties, including other members.
Jamestown is allocated a certain amount of water plus an extra allotment if needed. If the Town does not use the excess treated allocation, it does not have to pay. Payment to PTRWA must come from water and sewer
revenues of each member.
Jamestown’s water rate increased 14 percent in fiscal year 2024-25 in anticipation of this agreement and to cover increases in the rates charged by PTRWA, the City of Greensboro and City of High Point, all of whom Jamestown could purchase water from.
The new document recognizes the growing concerns of forever chemicals, commonly known as PFAS. The document states, PTRWA “and some or all of the members are or may become, involved in litigation and other disputes or claims concerning PFAS and other emerging
Bells rang for one minute to recognize constitution signing
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Members of the NCDAR Guilford Battle Chapter and several Jamestown citizens gathered at 4 p.m. at Mendenhall Homeplace Sept. 17 to ring bells commemorating the signing of the U.S. Constitution in 1787. That signing took place at 4 p.m. in 1787 and people around the United States gathered this year to ring bells — from tiny wooden bells to a big old dinner bell — for one minute.
The event was part of Constitution Week and was started by the Daughters of the American Revolution in 1955 when the DAR petitioned Congress to set aside September 17-23 annually to be dedicated for the observance of Constitution Week.
The local event was organized by DAR member Kim Norcross who is a descendent of Mordecai Mendenhall.
Town Council Sept. 17 public comments
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Robert Frederick reiterated his belief that the Town is misusing the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds it received. He called attention to the word “rescue” in the title of the plan.
“Sidewalks and park projects are mentioned in the rescue plan but only if they serve disproportionately impacted communities,” Frederick said. These communities and certain populations have been negatively impacted in many ways.
“Do any of the $2 million in sidewalk projects you are planning serve disproportionately impacted communities? No. Are any of the hundreds of thousands of dollars of park projects (bas-
ketball courts, playground equipment) that you are voting on, including tonight, in disproportionately impacted communities? No.
“Do we have serious infrastructure needs that could be rescued with funds from the American Rescue Plan? Yes. In fact, tonight you are considering also a contract that will add $6 million in debt that Jamestown citizens will be paying off to a bank for 30 years. That’s $6 million in debt because of a water infrastructure that needs rescuing.”
Frederick mentioned that a councilmember previously said proper research had been done and that these park and sidewalk projects qualified for rescue funding.
“But the person whose job it is to analyze it, the
policy pandemic recovery policy analyst for Guilford County, has not justified it,” Frederick said, noting that person has not responded to his queries.
He said that previous Council decisions on projects could be reversed.
“Please spend the ARPA money as Congress intended, including the water infrastructure here in Jamestown that needs rescue.”
Katherine (Cookie) Billings spoke about the visions and changes she has seen in Jamestown and mentioned many memories she has of the town. Billings is a former town manager of Jamestown.
“I know the visions, the history, the why and the how that this town was incorpo-
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Years ago a well-known radio news broadcaster, Paul Harvey, also hosted a program that provided backstories behind famous people and events. He ended it with “Now you know … the rest of the story.” That is how New York Times bestseller Larry Loftis describes his fourth book “The Watchmaker’s Daughter.” During a presentation to guests at the fall High Point Literary League luncheon on Sept. 18, Loftis explained the statement. While researching the story of Corrie ten Boom, a watchmaker’s daughter and first licensed female watchmaker in Holland, Loftis read her story in “The Hiding Place.” Other research convinced Loftis the book contained only about 10 percent of what actually happened.
Photo by Carol Brooks
Receiving the Council’s Community Center award from Councilmember Martha wolfe is current Rotary Club President Bob Callicutt and Rotarian (and past town Councilmember) Mickey Peeler.
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Photos by Carol Brooks kim norcross, second from left, rang the old dinner bell at Mendenhall Homeplace.
All kinds of bells were rung, from tiny ones, to school bells, to a glass bell, to the big dinner bell.
nancy Mazza read a proclamation from the town of Jamestown.
Photo by Norma B. Dennis
At the High Point literary league’s fall luncheon, larry loftis shared information about his latest book “the watchmaker’s daughter” and his career as an author.
“I knew I had to tell the rest of the story,” he said.
His first three books featured real life WWII spies and he had been looking for another to write about with little success. Although Corrie was not a spy, she faced the same dire consequences for her actions and her story resonated with Loftis. It took place during WWII, included real people with war secrets and involved a different country than featured in his previous books.
Corrie, her older sister Betsie and their father Casper, lived in Haarlem, Holland, in the Beje, a house Casper rented to begin his career as a watchmaker. The shop was on the bottom with living quarters above.
Two of Casper’s four children, Willem and Nollie, had married and moved away from home, but during WWII, Casper at 80 years old, and Corrie and Betsie in their 50s, had a special area built into their home to hide Dutch divers, boys hiding so they would not be forced into war or labor by the Germans, and Jews.
In 1971, Corrie, along with John and Elizabeth Sherrill, wrote her autobiography, “The Hiding Place,” based on Corrie’s memory of events.
“From my research, it was obvious the Sherrills did not read Corrie’s smaller autobiography [“A Prisoner and Yet, 1947”],” Loftis said. “They did not even mention Hans Poley, the first Dutch diver who lived with the ten Booms and whose idea it was to build the secret hiding place. They barely mentioned Peter, Corrie’s nephew who played a
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part in the Dutch Resistance. As Christians, the ten Booms realized if they saw evil going on around them they could not sit on the sidelines doing nothing. They felt obligated to help by hiding some people in their home, obtaining other hiding locations and even stealing food ration cards to give to Jews who could not get them.
Betrayed for their activities by a fellow Dutchman, the three ten Booms went to prison and the women were eventually placed in a German concentration camp. Casper and Betsie died while incarcerated. A mistake on Corrie’s chart freed her just one day before all women over 50 were to be gassed.
The story is dark with details of the experiences of Corrie and other prisoners who ended up at Ravensbrück, the worst of the German concentration camps for women.
Although a lot of Dutch people hid others, Corrie’s story is unique because after the war she forgave everybody, including the fellow Dutchman who betrayed them. It was not easy, but Betsie’s compassionate heart and spiritual encouragement before she died helped Corrie to heal.
“I call the book a non-fiction thriller,” Loftis said. “As in all my books everything in it is factual, but I want readers to be drawn into the story to keep turning the page.”
“The Watchmaker’s Daughter” hit the bestseller list in Canada for nine weeks. Loftis could not understand why since there was no connection in the story to that country. But a Cana-
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“Managing change and leading transition is always accompanied by drama and certainly resistance but the vision for the future is important and, sadly, sometimes people just wish to shoot the messenger.
“I appreciate the educated and experienced guidance that is critical for staff to provide to the Council and citizens but the most important tool in the toolbox is trust. The lead staff in Jamestown has my trust because they earned it. I only hired and kept experienced people with high ethical standards and people who have vision to look beyond today and see the Jamestown future generations will love.”
John Capes noted the Council and employees of the Town are doing a great job.
“Anybody that says anything to the contrary is just trying to get some camera time or hear their voices heard,” he said.
He cleared up his appointment to the Planning Board from the August meeting. He said he applied for the position like anyone could and was not appointed by favoritism.
Capes also spoke about the ARPA funding.
“Having been on Council before, we went through painstakingly to make sure that [in] everything that we were doing, the i’s were dotted and the t’s were crossed. They’re still dotted and still crossed. The only questions you need to ask is how soon can we get it done and what needs to be done.”
Karen Lisenby spoke about the things she has seen in her approximately 40 years as a resident of Jamestown, all controversial at the time. She mentioned consolidation of the schools, the Jamestown bypass, removal of the tennis courts at Jamestown Park and construction at the former Johnson Farm.
“I hear people talk and it always seems to be on the negative side, what you’re doing wrong, but they don’t ever offer a suggestion as to what might be done differently or to help you make decisions,” Lisenby said.
“I’m very proud of the changes the town has made,” she added, noting the mayors and other leaders have been “a good combination of people.”
“I want to say a big thank you to what you do.”
dian pastor told him that in two years time, 72 churches had been burned and pastors are now being arrested for preaching from the Bible.
A political science major, Loftis had begun his career as a lawyer. He published many scholarly law manuscripts, but realized he had no passion or love for the law. His interest leaned toward international politics and he was an avid reader of WWII stories.
“In 2012, I listened to a CD by author Vince Flynn and did not want to stop listening to the story,” Loftis said. “I thought wouldn’t it be great to be able to write like that.”
He met author Michael Connelly while in college and later began attending his book signings.
“He is just a regular guy. Why can’t I do it if he can?” Loftis reasoned. “I considered my interests and planned to write a novel about a spy.
“I thought my first book was historical fiction, but when I told my agent it was all true, he said to write it as non-fiction. All of my stories are non-fiction.”
Loftis says his training writing law manuscripts has made the transition to a non-fiction writer easier. He does extensive research to make sure all facts are real, including any dialog. He admits that unlocking new information can be intriguing, but it is also grinding.
“Writing is more fun,” he said. “Good writing is like music. There is flow, meter, and rhythm. Sometimes bad grammar can be good writing. After I have written the whole story
compounds.” Any proceeds from a settlement or other disposition of PFAS claims relating to PTRWA “are the property of the Authority and shall be paid … to the Authority.” Those funds will be used for “improvements and operating costs related to PFAS remediation and … shall be credited against payments … by the members.”
Councilmember Martha Wolfe went over the document carefully with staff and a PTRWA representative for a fuller understanding.
“I just want to make sure I was getting the grasp for just an average person,” Wolfe said. “Water is very important, of course, and it’s going to be important in the future. Just as the Town did many years ago in preparing for the Randleman Reservoir by putting money aside so that we could pay and be a member, I think that’s what we’re doing here too.
“This plan will have the most up-to-date technology in cleaning and treating the water. This is to be done by when the EPA has their regulations out which is 2027.”
Currently, Jamestown is allocated 425,000 gallonsper-day with an available excess of 318,750 gallonsper-day.
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I can go back and have fun with the language.”
Loftis already has an idea for his fifth book “Seduction in Berlin,” but noted it will be delayed while he completes screenplays on two of his books. He has already written the screenplay for his first book, “Into the Lion’s Mouth.”
“Authors don’t normally write the screenplay for a book, but I studied the craft for a year and a half to know how to do it.” Loftis said. “I wanted to have control over what parts from the book were used and what was not.”
As the book’s author and screenplay writer, Loftis has substantial input as to who plays the characters in the movie. He admits he will have a small part.
Keeping to a routine helps him get all he needs to do accomplished.
“First, you get a small bowl for the tears,” he said with a smile.
Realistically, Loftis spends the morning with mundane activities such as handling emails or errands. He writes about four hours most afternoons, goes to the gym in late afternoons or evenings and conducts research at night.
He has no plans to switch genres for his work. His agent has advised him to stay in his lane and WWII and spies is his brand.
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The author to be featured at the spring High Point Literary League is Marie Benedict.
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“That’s important for Jamestown residents to know that just because we have that allocation, we’re not going to pay for it if we don’t use it,” Wolfe said, adding that the Town could sell the excess as well.
other business
Councilmember Wolfe awarded the first Council’s Community Corner Certificate of Recognition to the Jamestown Rotary Club. The club was recognized for raising money for Feeding Lisa’s Kids through its annual Bow Stafford Memorial Golf Classic. Wolfe, Stafford’s daughter, was selected to make the presentation.
Ferguson Enterprises LLC, received unanimous Council approval of its bid for an AMI Water Meter Reading System for the town at a cost of $193,717.25. The system will provide a radio receiver to remotely read water meters and allow for real-time meter reading to improve customer service. It will also monitor water pressure at certain meters and can turn those meters on, off, or reduce the flow.
Cunningham Recreation received unanimous approval for universal playground equipment for Jamestown Park. While the price is still being negotiated, it is not to exceed $600,000 and is partially funded by the Accessibility for Parks grant received by the Town and American Rescue Plan Act funding. Jamestown must match $1 for every $5 of grant funding.
Parks Supervisor Scott Coakley said town staff met with local schools to determine the needs and challenges of students with physical and developmental disabilities. The project will include ADA-compliant, all-accessible playground equipment and shade structures. It is geared predominantly for ages 6 and up.
Expected to be included in the playground are swing
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sets, a sensory wave climber, roller slide for children with cochlear implants, glider/rocker, imaginative play area, platform/disc swing, slides, outdoor fitness equipment, overhead/upper body climbing components, wheelchair accessible merry-go-round, and quiet areas for sensory inclusion.
Benjamin Arnold has been appointed the Ragsdale High School representative to Town Council. He will begin serving in October.
manager’s Report
In his manager’s report, Town Manager Matthew Johnson noted that Main Street waterline replacement is delayed until spring due to other more pressing projects and the onset of winter.
Design plans for Oakdale Road sidewalks must be updated by the design engineers to meet new NCDOT specifications and should be completed in early fall.
There are some utility conflicts with some of the smaller sidewalk projects and the Town is working with Duke energy to move or eliminate poles, etc.
The Town will be receiving a $500,000 grant to install new handicap-accessible playgrounds at Jamestown Park. New websites for both the Town of Jamestown and Jamestown Park Golf Course will be unveiled in coming weeks.
Note: The minutes of the Special Town Council Meeting for Aug. 13, 2024, show that Councilmember Rebecca Rayborn made a motion to increase the town manager’s salary to $142,000 effective July 1, 2024. Councilmembers Sarah Glanville and Pamela Burgess voted in opposition. Mayor Lynn Montgomery broke the tie by voting in favor of the motion, which passed.
The Council meeting may be viewed online at www. youtube.com/c/TownofJamestownNC. Click on “Live."
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AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA- GUILFORD COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK GUILFORD COUNTY - NORTH CAROLINA 24SP000588-400
Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by 201 Dorothy St LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): 201 Dorothy St LLC, a Delaware limited liability company) to Old Republic National Title Insurance Company, Trustee(s), dated June 1, 2022, and recorded in Book No. R 8629, at Page 1566 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 October 1, 2024 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: The lands situated in the City of High Point, High Point Township, Guilford County, North Carolina, described as follows:
Beginning at an iron pin in the Western right of way line of Dorothy Street, said iron pin being a common corner with the herein described parcel and the I. E. Meredith Subdivision; running thence with the line of I. E. Meredith Subdivision North 87 degrees 08 minutes 35 seconds West, 195.00 feet to an iron pin; thence South 03 degrees 29 minutes 25 seconds West, 15.04 feet to an iron pin; thence North 87 degrees 10 minutes 00 seconds West, 442.88 feet to an existing iron pin, a corner with Curuthers; thence North 08 degrees 51 minutes 40 seconds East, 552.18 feet to an existing iron pin in the line of C. L. Michael; thence with the line of Michael South 87 degrees 51 minutes 26 seconds East, 352.50 feet to an existing iron pin in the line of Raper; thence with the West lot lines of Raper, Robert W. Ring, George K. Oxenford, C.J. Carithers and Dorlin M. Carithers South 03 degrees 22 minutes 20 seconds West, 291.25 feet to an existing iron pin, the southwest corner of Dorlin M. Carithers; thence with the South line of Dorlin M. Carithers South 87 degrees 33 minutes 01 second East, 35.70 feet to an existing iron pin, the northwest corner of Lot No. 8 of the Yates Subdivision, Plat Book 10, Page 100, Guilford County, North Carolina, Registry; thence with the western line of Lot Nos. 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 and 1 of the Yates Subdivision South 02 degrees 49 minutes 29 seconds West, 199.53 feet to an existing iron pin, the southwest corner of Lot No. 1, Yates Subdivision; thence with the southern line of Lot No. 1, South 86 degrees 38 minutes 11 seconds East, 194.68 feet to an existing iron pin in the western right of way line of Dorothy Street; thence with the western line of Dorothy Street, South 02 degrees 59 minutes 48 seconds West, 46.14 feet to the point and place of Beginning, containing approximately 5.225 acres more or less according to a survey entitled “Property of P & S Realty, Inc., Lot A, Exception Map”, by Davis-MartinPowell & Assoc, Inc., dated 2-21-83, Job No. S-18608. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218 and 219 Dorothy Street, High Point, North Carolina.
Together with the benefits of the sanitary sewer easement pursuant to Deed dated May 28, 1973 recorded in Book 2663, Page 244, Register of Deeds, Guilford County, North Carolina.
Parcel ID: 0178903
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
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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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AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
NORTH CAROLINA- GUILFORD COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 24SP000606-400
Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by 1621 Glenside Dr LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): 1621 Glenside Dr LLC, a Delaware limited liability company) to Old Republic National Title Insurance Company, Trustee(s), dated June 1, 2022, and recorded in Book No. R 8629, at Page 1526 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 October 1, 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: All that certain lot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the City of Greensboro, County of Guilford, State of North Carolina.
BEGINNING at an iron pipe found on the western right of way of Glenside Drive in the northeastern line of property, now or formerly, of Jerry Allen Jarrett et ux; thence with the line of Jarrett North 60 deg. 52’ 00” West 534.52 feet to an iron pipe found in the eastern line of property, now or formerly, of Greensboro Housing for Mentally III, Inc., thence with the line of Greensboro Housing North 00 deg. 18’ 50” West 336.94 feet to an iron pin found in the southern line of property, now or formerly, of AKA Investments, Inc., thence with the line of AKA North 89 deg. 10’ 40” East 66.28 feet to
an iron pipe found at the western corner of property, now or formerly, of Ronal Wayne Gardner; thence with the line of Gardner South 59 deg. 55’ 40” East 637.12 feet to an iron pipe found in the western right of way of Glenside Drive; thence with the western right of way of Glenside Drive the following courses and distances: (1) South 29 deg. 45’ 20” West 173.01 feet to an iron pin and (2) South 26 deg. 06’ 00” West 143.28 feet to the point of BEGINNING. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 1621, 1623, 1625, 1627, 1629, 1631, 1633, 1635, 1637, 1639 and 1641 Glenside Drive, Greensboro, North Carolina.
NOTE FOR INFORMATION: Being Parcel No. 45632, of the City of Greensboro, County of Guilford.
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: 18929 - 90175
September 18, 25, 2024
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
NORTH CAROLINA- GUILFORD COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 24SP001930-400
Under and by virtue of the power of sale
contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Nekisha Nobles (deceased) (PRESENT
RECORD OWNER(S): Nekisha Nobles, Heirs of Nekisha Nobles a/k/a Nekisha LaShawn Douglas: Kenneth Douglas, Chase Douglas,
Brice Douglas, Hollis Douglas) to The Shoaf Law Firm, Trustee(s), dated March 15, 2006, and recorded in Book No. 6497, at Page 2868 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 October 1, 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 152, as shown on the plat entitled “Phase 1, Section 4, Map 2, Woodlea Manor Townhomes” which appears of record in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Guilford County, North Carolina, in Plat Book 91, Page 133. Including the Unit located thereon; said unit being located at 349 East Montcastle Drive Unit F, 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: 19456 - 92653 September 18, 25, 2024
Coffee break
Salome’s Stars
WeeK oF sept. 30, 2024
aRies (March 21 to April 19) Travel plans could be interrupted by the reemergence of a workplace problem that was never quite fully resolved. Deal with it at once, then take off on a well-deserved trip.
taURUs (April 20 to May 20) Aspects favor cultural activities for sensuous Bovines. Attend a concert or an art show. Better yet, create something yourself (a poem, perhaps?), and dedicate it to someone special.
gemini (May 21 to June 20)
Respect any doubts you might now be feeling about a new situation. They could be reflecting your inner awareness that some essential information might be missing. Check it out.
CanCeR (June 21 to July 22) It’s important to start the new week with as clean of a slate as possible. Either complete all those unfinished tasks, or pass them on to others who would be more than happy to take them on.
Leo (July 23 to August 22)
viRgo (August 23 to September 22) Money matters are dominant this week. Recheck your accounts and make sure they’re up-to-date. Also, pay more attention to personal issues before they become major problems.
LiBRa (September 23 to October 22) You might be tempted to employ the same tactics as your adversary, but this could backfire. Better to use the same balanced approach that has worked for you before and could work again.
sCoRpio (October 23 to November 21) A changing workplace environment could stir up confusion as well as apprehension. Best to ignore the rumors and get the facts. You could find that the changes bring positive elements.
sagittaRiUs (November 22 to December 21) Communication is easier this week,
This is a good time to cut down on expenses and tame the urge to splurge. Applying some financial discipline now could help the Big Cat ride out a possible monetary crunch later on.
By deMi tAVeRAS
Wolfs (R) — Following its premiere at the recent Venice International Film Festival (where its main actors were looking quite snazzy, if I do say so myself), this action-comedy film starring George Clooney and Brad Pitt hits our screens on Sept. 27! Whether you missed the Clooney-Pitt dynamic from the Ocean’s Eleven trilogy or you’re just a fan of the actors respectively, this film will definitely scratch your itch. The two Hollywood long-timers play two professional “fixers” who are separately called up to work on the same job. Although these lone wolves prefer to work alone, they actually find out that they make a pretty good
(and entertaining) team.
Amy Ryan (The Office) and Austin Abrams (Euphoria) co-star. (Apple TV+)
Grotesquerie (tv-ma) — The start of the spooky season has arrived, thanks to none other than Ryan Murphy (creator of American Horror Story). For his latest horror series, he’s once again employed the talents of Niecy Nash, who seems to be finding her footing in the horror genre as of late, after snagging an Emmy for Murphy’s series, Dahmer — Monster. In this 10-episode series, Nash plays Lois Tryon, a detective battling alcoholism as a series of grotesque, seemingly connected crimes grip her town. After she gets put on the
as people are ready and eager to hear what you have to say. Also, check for possible technical problems before you start a new project.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Aspects favor change for the usually traditional Goat. Opening your mind to possibilities you had ignored could lead you to make decisions you once considered improbable.
aQUaRiUs (January 20 to February 18) Making personal as well as professional adjustments to changing conditions might be easier with more information explaining the hows and the whys of the situations in question.
pisCes (February 19 to March 20) With a growing tide of positive reactions to buoy your confidence, this could be the right time to put the finishing touches on your new project and get it well and truly launched.
BoRn tHis WeeK: You have a gift for setting an example of quiet, calm reasoning in the midst of chaotic conditions.
case, a local nun named Sister Megan (Courtney B. Vance) volunteers to work alongside Lois to uncover the perpetrator. If you’re not yet exhausted by the media coverage of him and his special lady, keep a lookout for Travis Kelce, who makes his acting debut in the series. Premieres Sept. 25. (Hulu)
Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story (tv-
Strange But True
By luCie winBoRne
• Octopus wrestling was a popular sport in the 1960s. A diver would fight an octopus in shallow water and drag it to the surface.
• After an online vote in 2011, Toyota announced that the official plural of Prius is Prii.
• Each spacecraft sent to Mars is scrubbed and inspected before dispatch as part of a strict planetary protection protocol meant to prevent contamination from Earth.
• Ophiocordyceps unilateralis, a parasitic fungus, effectively turns ants into zombies. The fungus compels the ant to bite onto the underside of a low-hanging leaf, where it dies, and the fungus then sends a fruiting body out through the ant’s head to disseminate spores.
• Geckos can turn the stickiness of their feet on and off at will.
• And speaking of feet, during World War II, the United States began rationing shoes. Citizens were allowed three pairs.
• When Leonardo DiCaprio smashed his hand on the dinner table in Django
Unchained, he accidentally crushed a small stemmed glass with his palm and really began to bleed. He ignored it, stayed in character, and continued with the scene.
Quentin Tarantino was so impressed that he used this take in the final print, and when he called cut, the room erupted in a standing ovation.
• Though they are often used as vegetables in cooking, eggplants are botanically classified as berries.
Charles Richard Drew was a Black physician who developed blood banks for military personnel during World War II. He quit working for the Red Cross after he learned that the military separated blood donations by race.
• The Dr. Seuss classic children’s tale “Green Eggs and Ham” was banned in China from 1965 to 1991 for its “portrayal of early Marxism.”
Thought for the Day: “A good example has twice the value of good advice.” — Albert Schweitzer
ma) — Speaking of Ryan Murphy and his “Monster” anthology series, the second season has just been released for viewers to binge. This season tells the true story of Lyle and Erik Menendez, two brothers who were convicted of murdering their parents, Jose and Kitty, back in 1989. While the basis of their conviction was rooted in the fact that the two brothers were trying to
inherit their parents’ wealth, there is so much more to their story, including a history of physical, emotional and sexual abuse from their parents. Last season, it was clear that Jeffrey Dahmer was a monster, but the monsters this time around appear to be Jose and Kitty.
Javier Bardem (Dune: Part Two) and Chloe Sevigny ( Feud: Capote vs. The Swans) play the cold-blooded couple, while Nicholas Chavez (General Hospital) and Cooper Koch (They/ Them) portray the brothers. (Netflix)
Wise Guy: David Chase and the Sopranos (tvma) — This two-part documentary series explores the making of the legend-
ary HBO series The Sopranos, which originally ran from 1999 until its sixth and final season in 2007.
Viewers get an in-depth look at the show’s creator, David Chase, and how his own relationship with his mother ultimately kickstarted the creation of the show. Several of the show’s cast members chime in to provide their points of view of what it was like to work on the show, including Lorraine Bracco, who played Dr. Melfi; Edie Falco, who played Carmela Soprano; Michael Imperioli, who played Christopher Moltisanti; and Drea de Matteo, who played Adriana La Cerva. Out now! (Max)
Photo courtesy of MovieStillsDB Brad Pitt, left, and George Clooney star in Wolfs
High Point Literary League recognizes newest scholarship winner
By noRMA B. denniS freelaNce writer ndworddesign@gmail.com
The fall High Point Literary League luncheon not only gives members and guests an opportunity to hear well-known authors speak, but also introduces them to the group’s latest scholarship winner.
Leigh Ann Venable, head of the group’s scholarship committee, presented the 2024-2025 winner, Sidney Jones, at the Sept. 18 meeting.
Jones, a junior at High Point University, is pursuing two majors, media production and English, as well as a minor in creative writing.
“Her academic journey reflects a deep curiosity and a drive to explore the intersection of visual storytelling and the written word,” Venable said.
Jones, the daughter of Eric and Michelle Jones of the Charlotte-Huntersville area, choose to attend HPU to be closer to home. She was also impressed with the school’s professors in her field of study and felt she could learn much from them.
“Before I got to school I was into media productions,” Jones said. “I love film and the connective ability it has. When I got to school and took my first English class it clicked. Writing is a great way to express myself and be able to share narratives in another way.”
Having a love for storytelling and a lively imagination since she was young, Jones’ career path in communication seemed natural.
“I am fascinated by the idea of merging
cinematic techniques with written narratives,” she said.
“This is a powerful combination that can transform how stories are experienced.”
During the summer, Jones worked with the Charlotte Mecklenburg Public Access Corporation as an intern. The opportunity allowed her to showcase her skills and take a leadership role in writing and directing a promotional video. That experience also demonstrated her creativity and ability to bring stories to life in innovative ways.
Jones plans to continue her education by obtaining a master’s degree in communication.
“I hope to do more intern work to get
my name out there and learn more about my craft,” Jones said. “Eventually I want to write scripts for movies and television shows I have ideas for and handle narrative design.”
“We have no doubt that Sidney’s future holds incredible success, and are thrilled to support her on this journey,” Venable said.
Since the late 1980s the High Point Literary League has presented scholarships to deserving students at High Point University. The purpose of the scholarship is to recognize excellence in creative writing and literary areas of study. Qualified students are residents of North Carolina and are nominated by the HPU English department faculty.
Here's A Tip
By JoAnn deRSon
• With holidays on the way, money is getting tight in my household. This is a fun, creative way to save a bit of cash: Plan a no-spend weekend every month, where you don’t spend any money on your activities. Challenge your children to help you plan it or take turns finding activities.
• “To keep my sharp kitchen scissors in the kitchen, I tied a long piece of yarn to the handle and attached it to the handle of the drawer that I keep them in. Now, those scissors get used in the kitchen, or nowhere!” — J.J. in Florida
• Remove scuff marks from hardsurface floors (wood, linoleum, tile) with a clean tennis ball. If your floor has many scuffs, you can poke a hole in the tennis ball and insert it on the top of your broom handle. When you hit a scuff, flip your broom over and rub. Most come off right away!
• This is a great, natural solution for tightening your facial pores, and it feels wonderful on tired skin, too. Start by brewing a cup of rosehip tea and pouring it into an ice-cube tray to freeze. When it’s all frozen, take out a cube. Wrap it inside of a washcloth, and wet just the spot where the cube is. Then rub it over your face.
• “My kids use rewards charts for chores and good behavior, etc. I used to get some little toys at the dollar store for rewards, but I ended up at the local thrift store one day and noticed that there was plenty of nice small toys that were actually cheaper than at the dollar store! Plus, these nice things are getting one more use, and that’s good for the environment, too!” — A.K. in Pennsylvania Send your tips to Now Here’s a Tip, 628 Virginia Drive,
Photo by Norma B. Dennis
the 2024-2025 High Point literary league scholarship winner, Sidney Jones, is joined by her father eric and dr. Virginia leClair of High Point university.
