Jamestown News - September 27, 2023

Council approves new sign regulations

By CAR ol BR ook S freela N ce writer cab1hp@gmail.com

The Land Development Ordinance amendments have finally been approved, albeit with a few last-minute changes.

The Jamestown Planning Board approved the amendments all the way back on June 12 but the Town Council did not see the document until its Aug. 22 meeting.

At that time, after much discussion and suggestions to the amendments prepared by Planning Director Anna Hawryluk, the matter was continued until the Sept. 19 meeting due to the absence of Mayor Lynn Montgomery. The Council wanted her input before making the decision.

The list of LDO amendments can be found in the Sept. 19 Town Council packet at www.jamestownnc.gov/my-government/ meeting-minutes-and-schedules.

The amendments related to Article 17, Sign Regulations, and one amendment drew the most discussion –digital signage.

Councilmembers Martha Wolfe and Rebecca Rayborn agreed that digital signs do not fit Jamestown’s image and would prefer they were prohibited.

“We don’t want to look like [Gate City Boulevard],” Wolfe said. “When you come into Jamestown we want you to know you come into someplace different, a different identity in a different sense of place.”

Jamestown United Joins adopt-a-HigHway program

Jamestown United has adopted Guilford College Road through the ‘Adopta-Highway’ program. Signs were recently posted along the road.

“In the same spirit of its annual Christmastime Adopt-a-Senior and holiday food drives, the group is very excited to clean this new part of Jamestown,” said Katie Gumerson. “Now that the former Johnson Farm has been annexed to Jamestown, Guilford College Road needs our help, too.”

The group will do its first clean on Oct. 28 at 8:30 a.m. Mark your calendar. Participants will meet in the Publix parking lot and deploy from there. Everyone in the community is encouraged and welcome to participate.

Cowboys meet tHe Cowboys

The Carolina Cowboys recently visited two Guilford County Schools, including Southwest Guilford Elementary, whose mascot is a Cowboy.

The Carolina Cowboys are based in Greensboro and are the Carolinas’ first-ever professional bull riding team. Students had the opportunity to interact with the Carolina Cowboys and learn about the different techniques and safety equipment they use during competitions.

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Penn Griffin School for the Arts in High Point unveiled its state-of-the-art recording studio on Sept. 22. The studio was made possible in part by Notes for Notes, an organization that raises funds in communities to provide free programming for students in a music studio space. This is the organization’s first studio in a public school in the United States.

The studio is a space for students to explore, create and record their own music, absolutely free. Students learn 21st-century skills that can prepare them for futures in music production, audio engineering, sound design, podcasting and many other creative careers.

early voting begins

Early voting for the Oct. 10 primary elections began Sept. 21. There are five candidates for two Town Council seats. The four highest vote-getters will advance to the Nov. 7 general election. The Candidate Forum on Oct. 5 hosted by the Civitans has been cancelled.

Councilmember John Capes remembered several years ago there was a request to put up a large digital sign behind Sheetz. The same discussion about not fitting Jamestown’s image occurred at that time and the request was denied.

Hawryluk’s proposal is to permit the signs only in Civic, Commercial and Bypass zoning districts and stressed these signs exhibit rotating, changeable messages.

A digital sign on West Main Street has caused problems for nearby residents who say the lights and changing message can be seen at their homes. It will not be removed because it is grandfathered under a previous ordinance. “We need to be sensitive

to businesses and the residents must also be able to have their right to quietly enjoy their property,” said Wolfe. “You learn from past mistakes or experiences … so I think we ought to pause and think about allowing it anyplace else.

Following discussion, the amendments were unanimously approved and went into effect immediately.

Once all the changes have been made to the current document, the LDO may be found at https://library. municode.com/nc/jamestown/codes/land_development_ordinance.

In other business, the Cedarwood Garden Club received approval to erect a Gold Star Marker in Wrenn

Garden Club to install Gold Star Memorial Marker

When Wrenn Miller Park opened in 2013, it was to be a place for entertainment, exercise and remembrance. The Veterans Memorial in the park and the surrounding pavers filled with names are a reminder of the men and women who served in our nation’s armed forces.

The Cedarwood Garden Club has received Town Council permission to add another memorial to the park in the form of a Gold Star Memorial Marker. Similar to the familiar Blue Star Memorial Highway markers honoring all veterans, the Gold Star

Memorial honors those who have fallen. It offers hope, honor and healing for families. Charlotte Gardner, a Cedarwood Garden Club member, said the Blue Star and Gold Star Families Memorial Marker Program began as a way to honor veterans. Sponsored by National Garden Clubs, Inc., garden clubs are the only groups that can place a marker. There are very few in Guilford County and Gardner said state organizers were thrilled to add a byway marker in Jamestown. Such markers are permitted in parks, historic sites and other civic locations and are not on poles.

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Old School Barbecue returns

It is rather hard to drive down Main Street Jamestown without noticing the stately brick building gracing the corner of Main and Ragsdale Road. Built in 1915, for decades it served the educational needs of students in a large section of Guilford County. The construction of Ragsdale High and Jamestown Middle schools, and the expansion of the Jamestown Elementary School buildings in 1982 left the old building scheduled for demolition.

Business hosts Pig Pickin’ fundraiser

“This Little Piggy Went to Market” is certainly an appropriate name for the 2023 Family Service of the Piedmont’s annual Pig Pickin’ fundraiser. Instead of being held at someone’s home, the event will be held at Furnitureland South in Jamestown on Oct. 7 from 6-10 p.m. Parking will be available on site.

The 14th Annual event will feature all-you-caneat BBQ pork and chicken by BBQ Joe’s Country Cooking & Catering, southern sides and desserts, beer and wine, and great music provided by DJ Dynamic Sound, highlighting a variety of genres.

Admission to this fundraising event is $100 per person, which includes all food and beverages.

In addition to enjoying the meal and entertainment, guests can experience the “joy of the hunt” by participating in the Silent Auction that will offer great deals on more than 75 donated items.

“This year’s Pig Pickin’ fundraiser will be an event to remember,” said Curtis Collins, co-chair of the event. “Our Silent Auction features mobile

bidding again this year, so be sure to bring your cell phone.”

Event chairs include Collins and Mark Whitesell, along with honorary chairs Jeff Harris and Jason Harris of Furnitureland South. True Value Rental is the presenting sponsor.

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By CAR ol BR ook S freela N ce writer cab1hp@gmail.com

After months of discussion by both the Greensboro Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council, Renaissance Church Gate City, Inc. received approval on Sept. 19 to annex and rezone 59095915 W. Gate City Blvd., 5800 and 5900 Scotland Road, 5810 Marion Elsie Dr. and a portion of the West Gate City Boulevard right-ofway. The church plans to construct a new onestory, 550-seat church building and a separate 65-space, 12,000 sq. ft. two-story office building on West Gate City Boulevard between Scotland and Queen Anne roads. The site is on the edge of Sedgefield, across from Guilford Memorial Park and across Scotland Road from property owned by the Town of Jamestown for a proposed Pinecroft-Sedgefield Fire Department station. The votes were not

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Photo courtesy of Martha Wolfe

Mayor lynn Montgomery, right, presented a resolution recognizing Constitution week to daughters of the American Revolution representative nancy Mazza.

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Photo courtesy National Garden Clubs

A Gold Star Marker similar to this one but with the name Cedarwood Garden Club will be erected in wrenn Miller park.

Photo submitted the dedication of the Jamestown public library was held in 1988. dot Miller, center, and Steve Crihfield, right, were instrumental in leading the grassroots effort to turn the old Jamestown public School into a library.

From the Front

The Auman legacy covers the state

When Watts Auman, beloved community and political leader in Moore County, died at 84 on September 17, I knew that I would have to write about him.

But there is a problem.

Whenever I have written about Watts in the past, the column turned out to be more about me than him.

There is a reason. My connection with Watts and the lessons I learned from and with him have been important, perhaps life changing. So I cannot write about Watts without trying to explain how much I learned because of him.

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When I first arrived at Fort Bragg (now Fort Liberty) in late 1963 and was being taken around to see the important places that airborne troops need to know, I learned that my Davidson College friend Watts Auman was commanding a team of airborne riggers.

As paratroopers know, riggers are among the most important people in airborne. They pack the parachutes, new and used, and get them ready for use. A mistake could lead to a tragedy. Watts and the people under his command regularly made airplane jumps using the parachutes that they had prepared. Watts’s quiet leadership made him a perfect commander of these riggers.

For a short time Watts and I lived with seven other junior officers in a house at

1805 Bragg Boulevard in Fayetteville. But soon Watts completed his service and returned to the family farm near West End in Moore County.

Meanwhile, I was assigned to an intelligence detachment of the Special Forces. One of my first assignments was to participate in the war games in the area known as Swift Strike as an underground spy in Moore County. Watts and his parents let me live with them for several weeks and pretend to be a part of their family.

One of the first things I saw in the Auman home was a plug of chewing tobacco encased in plastic and sitting in a prominent place on the coffee table in their living room. “What in the world it that?” I asked.

“That was Kerr Scott’s favorite chewing tobacco,” Watts’s mother explained. Terry Sanford, who ran Scott’s campaign for the U.S. Senate in 1954, sent tobacco plugs to the key campaign workers like Clyde Auman, Watts’ father. He had been Kerr Scott’s county chair and was now campaigning for a seat in the North Carolina House.

I learned how much struggling farmers appreciated the roads and services that Kerr Scott had pushed through while governor.

Watts led me around the farm. Although the Aumans were best known for peaches, they also farmed other crops. He showed me how to string tobacco, take it down,

bind it up, and send it to market. I watched as Watts worked with the farm workers. Always quiet and respectful, but he was also demanding. It was clear that Watts had earned their respect.

One day, Watts and I took a small crop of field peas to the Farmers Market in Raleigh, selling them for almost enough to cover the cost of the gas it took to there.

Clyde Auman let me follow him around from event to event as he campaigned for the legislature. Like Watts, Clyde Auman was quiet and modest in a winning way. But that modesty made it a challenge to create campaign materials. Even though

Jamestown Lions Club raises the flag on Constitution Week

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kicked off Constitution Week 2023 when several members gathered at the Jamestown Library on Sept. 16 to install the annual flag display for the week. Lions Gene Hassell, Noreen McCool, Brian McCool, Troy Jordan, Edward “Pinky” Jordan and Pat Floyd all participated in the installation of over 55 flags, which remained in place until Sept. 23.

“Jamestown Lions Club

takes pride in displaying the flags for U.S. Constitution Week every year,” said Pat Floyd, Jamestown Lions Club president. “Our club also installs the flags every year for Memorial Day in May, Independence Day in July and Veteran’s Day in November. We love to see all the American flags flying up and down Main Street.”

Constitution Week is celebrated annually from Sept. 17–23.

It commemorates the signing of the U.S. Con-

stitution on Sept. 17, 1787. The Daughters of the American Revolution started the celebration and President Dwight D. Eisen-

hower officially enacted Constitution Day on Aug. 2, 1956.

Jamestown Lions Club meets on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. at Parkwood Baptist Church, 2107 Penny Rd. For more information about Jamestown Lions Club, contact Pat Floyd at 336- 307-9402 or visit Jamestown Lions Club of NC on Facebook.

Moore County was still Democratic, a candidate had to be careful to appeal to traditional Republicans in the northern part of the country and to conservatives in Pinehurst and Southern Pines. But our candidate was slow to brag.

In those few weeks in the Auman home, I learned more about farming and politics and the strength of humility than I did about “spying.” Watts leaves hundreds, maybe thousands, of Auman kin across the state and region, almost all sharing Watts’s commitment to community, especially his sisters Nancy Cunningham and Laura Pitts and his brother Bob. Without Bob’s suggestions for column topics and his careful reading and correction of drafts, I could not continue writing this column.

For Watts’s friendship and example and for my connection to his family, I will always be grateful.

A PBS-NC Our State feature contains three programs: Ben Long, Peaches and Fort Macon. The Peaches segment is the second of the three and includes visits to Watt Auman at the Auman Orchard in West End and Chesley Greene at the Pee Dee Orchard on Route 74

Here is the link: https://video.pbsnc.org/video/our-statefort-macon-ben-long-frescoes-peachescream/

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

FLASHBACK

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1. In Elton John’s 1974 song, who were Bennie and the Jets?

2. Name the artist who had a hit with “I Honestly Love You.”

3. Who wrote and released “Higher Love”?

4. What was Billy Ocean’s first No. 1 single?

5. Name the song that contains this lyric: “Jubilation, she loves me again, I fall on the floor and I’m laughing.”

Answers

1. They were a band, and the song is from the viewpoint of one of their fans. The music video was a winner at the Cannes Film Festival in 2017.

2. Olivia Newton-John. The song snagged Grammys for Record of the Year and Best Pop Female Vocal Performance in 1975. A small piece of the song was used in the 1975 film “Jaws.”

3. Steve Winwood, in 1986. It was Winwood’s first Billboard chart topper and later snagged a Grammy for Best Male Pop Vocal and Record of the Year.

4. “Caribbean Queen (No More Love on the Run)” in 1984.

5. “Cecilia,” by Simon and Garfunkel, in 1970. The song’s melody was first created for fun at a party using a tape recorder, a guitar and some friends before lyrics were ever written.

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The dam at one of the holes at Jamestown Park Golf Course needs storm drainage improvements. Dillon and Griffith Enterprise, LLC, was awarded the contract in the amount of $260,240. This figure is over $50,000 more than the staff estimated but a large portion will be covered by American Rescue Plan funds.

The announced consideration of contracts for services from the Historic Jamestown Society, Jamestown Youth League, YMCA and Jamestown Public Library were removed due to legal implications of some of the wording. These items should be on the Council’s October agenda.

Mayor Montgomery presented a proclamation declaring Sept. 17-23 as Constitution Week to Nancy Mazza of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

In his manager’s report, Matthew Johnson reported that renovations to Town Hall are complete. The new Golf Maintenance Building on East Fork Road should be completed soon. New restrooms on the golf course are 90 percent complete. Renovation of the brick walkway around the fountain at the library is complete.

Johnson believes the Town possibly had the largest turnout ever for the Sept. 1 Music in the Park. The next event is Oct. 6 featuring the Ryan Perry Band.

Early voting for the general election will be Oct. 27-Nov. 4 at the Civic Center at Town Hall.

The YouTube video of the meeting is available at www.youtube.com/@TownofJamestownNC/streams.

Rezone

unanimous, however, with annexation and rezoning each receiving seven yes votes and two no votes. The negative votes were by Councilmembers Zach Matheny and Marikay Abuzuaiter.

Discussion began on May 15 with the Planning and Zoning Commission, which approved the requests. However, on June 20, the Greensboro City Council denied the annexation request by an 8-1 vote. The Council did not vote on the rezoning request since the annexation had been denied.

Having listened to neighborhood concerns, the church went back to the Planning and Zoning Commission Aug. 21 with a new annexation and rezoning request. It asked for the approximately 9.7-acre tract rezoned from County MXU (Mixed Use) and County RS-40 (Residential Singlefamily 40) to City CD-O (Conditional District – Office).

Two conditions were initially added but by the time the Commission met, the number of conditions had grown to six after a third community meeting. After hearing these conditions, the Commission unanimously approved the annexation and rezoning requests.

At the Sept. 19 meeting, several councilmembers noted that the current plan was a “considerable” improvement over the earlier plan and that Renaissance Church had come up with a solution to most of the early problems seen by the Council.

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program and began a Blue Star Highway system that covers thousands of miles across the continental United States, Alaska and Hawaii. Blue Star Memorial Highway Markers were placed along the way. The Blue Star was adopted because it had become an icon in World War II and was seen on flags and banners in homes for sons and daughters away at war as well as in churches and businesses.

The name Gold Star came from the custom of families of service members hanging a banner called a service flag in the window of their homes. The service flag had a star for each family member in the United States Armed Forces. According to literature, no Blue Star or Gold Star Families marker may bear an individual’s or families name but pay homage to the armed forces as a whole.

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“As always, this event aims to increase awareness of Family Service in Jamestown and raise funds to support agency programs,” Collins said.

Family Service of the Piedmont is a private nonprofit agency whose mission is “Building Safe and Healthy Families.” The organization provides support services, advocacy and education for children and adults dealing with domestic violence, child abuse, mental health and financial stability.

“The Pig Pickin’ fundraiser has continued to grow in popularity and

A grassroots effort by the community saved the building from destruction. It was renovated and opened in 1988 for use as a public library and educational archives detailing highlights of the building’s instructional history.

Today, that same grassroots effort can be seen as volunteers with the Jamestown Alumni Association host fundraisers to benefit the upkeep of the building. On Oct. 7 the annual Old School Barbecue will be held after a hiatus due to the pandemic.

“The last time we held the barbecue was in 2019,” said Nancy Waller Lowry, Ragsdale class of ’66, noting the evening is a fundraiser for the library and more. “We are a community event and want to get people together and have a good time.”

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Moments In Time

• On Oct. 9, 2004, Afghan voters went to the polls for the first time in their nation’s history to vote for a president and elected Hamid Karzai, who had served as their interim president after the collapse of the Taliban regime three years earlier.

• On Oct. 10, 1845, George Bancroft — historian, educator and secretary of the Navy — founded the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, to improve the then-unsatisfactory methods of instructing the service’s midshipmen.

success since it began in 2010,” Collins said. “At last year’s event, more than 400 people attended and raised net proceeds of $142,000 to support programs of Family Service of the Piedmont. We anticipate a fantastic turnout again this year.”

Ticket sales for “This Little Piggy Went to Market” close Oct. 5 at 5 p.m. For more information or to buy tickets, call 336-801-1154 or go to https://www.fspcares.org/ jpp/###About. For information about Family Service of the Piedmont go to www.SafeAndHealthyFamilies.com

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• On Oct. 11, 2000, at a ceremony in London, the International Women of the Year Association awarded the title “Greatest Woman Achiever of the Century” to Russian engineer and cosmonaut Valentina V. Tereshkova, who became the first woman in space when she flew a solo mission on the Vostok 6 on June 16, 1963.

• On Oct. 12, 1810, the first Oktoberfest was celebrated in Munich, Germany, in honor of the marriage of Ludwig, the crown prince of Bavaria (who later became King Louis I), to Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen. The festivities lasted nearly a week and ended in a horse race. Today, the festival is the largest in the world, with more than 6 million participants around the globe. ©2023 King Features Synd., Inc.

Brew is catering the meal, which will be served from 4-6 p.m. Tickets cost $15. Included with the barbecue will be beans, slaw, a roll and beverage.

Friends of the Jamestown Library will have a variety of desserts for sale to satisfy all those who have a sweet tooth.

The Pink Panthers Combo will make its third appearance at the Old School Barbecue. The group, which includes former Ragsdale students Steve Neal, Eddie Rider, Roger Sink, Barry Moore, Jimmy Miller, Steve Carter and Jay Smith, originally began playing together in the mid 1990s. The group plans to continue playing on the evening of the barbecue “as long as a crowd lingers.”

The library and the archives room will be open for tours for those who wish to see the historic building for

the first time or reminisce of school days past. Many graduating classes of Jamestown and Ragsdale use the barbecue as a site for mini reunions.

Others in the community enjoy visiting with neighbors, friends and family. Bring a lawn chair and plan on an evening of good food, fellowship and fun. Although Jamestown High School moved to another building and changed the name of the school to Ragsdale, the educational legacy of all its students and those to come remains within the walls of the old school. And today the building that houses a library benefits not just students, but the entire community.

Tickets for the fundraiser may be purchased at the circulation desk at the library. For more information, email JamestownAlumni@gmail.com.

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

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in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GUILFORD IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 23 SP 1086

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Terry D. Bartley (PRESENT RECORD

OWNER(S): Terry D. Bartley) to Anthony C. McLaughlin, Trustee(s), dated October 28, 2022, and recorded in Book No. R 8674, at Page 113 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 4, 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 83 of BROOKE

MEADOWS, SECTION 2, PHASE 2, SHEET 4 OF 5, as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 163, Page 68, in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County, North Carolina. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 2595 McCullum 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.

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aries (March 21 to April 19) Although practical situations continue to dominate this week, there’s time for the Lamb to indulge in the fun things in life, like maybe taking a special someone out for a great evening.

taUrUs (April 20 to May 20) This week favors relationships. Take time to renew old ones and make time to go where new friends can be found. On a more practical note, expect news about a business deal.

gemini (May 21 to June 20) You should be seeing some progress on that new workplace situation. Meanwhile, family matters might demand more attention, and you’ll want to set aside time to deal with them.

CanCer (June 21 to July 22) A relationship might suddenly present some challenges you never expected. After talking things out, you might want to consider taking some time to assess what you’ve learned.

leo (July 23 to August 22) A disappointing response

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Elemental (pg) — Pixar’s latest film is out now on streaming after garnering $484.2 million in the box office and getting deemed a “sleeper hit.” Starring Leah Lewis (Nancy Drew) and Mamoudou Athie (Archive

81), this film for the whole family follows fire element Ember as she starts to run her father’s convenience store, The Fireplace, in Fire Town. But when Ember accidentally floods the store, city inspector and water element Wade files a report that could get the business shut down. It’s up to Ember to save the store,

to a request might dampen the Lion’s spirits, but you might want to ask the reasons behind it. What you learn can be of great importance in a future undertaking.

virgo (August 23 to September 22) A once-volatile situation should be settled by now, giving you a chance to refocus on a project you’ve been planning for. Look for an interested party to rally for support.

libra (September 23 to October 22) A business matter that unexpectedly turns into a personal situation could create complications. Best to resolve the matter now before too much harm can be done.

sCorpio (October 23 to November 21) Emotions can run high when they involve personal matters no one really wants to talk about. But this could be a good time to create the means to a workable outcome.

sagittariUs (November 22 to December 21) A positive response to a workplace request could lead the way to other long-sought changes. Congrat-

alongside Wade, if she can control her fiery temper. Catherine O’Hara and Wendi McLendon-Covery co-star. (Disney+)

No One Will Save You

(pg-13) — Kaitlyn Dever (Booksmart) leads this scifi thriller out now. Dever stars as Brynn Adams, a young woman living a lonely life in her childhood home. One night, Brynn is awoken in the middle of the night by home intruders. As the intruders creep into her home, Brynn realizes that they are far from human. With no choice but to face off with these extraterrestrial beings, Brynn is

ulations. A personal situation also takes a welcome turn.

CapriCorn (December 22 to January 19) Patience pays off, as that once-overwhelming work situation continues to become easier to handle on a one-by-one basis. Look for positive news from a colleague.

aQUariUs (January 20 to February 18) It might be a good idea to take more time and reassess your next move in working out a complex situation. You could benefit from a new perspective on the matter.

pisCes (February 19 to March 20) You might want to consider making time to discuss a change of plans with everyone concerned. Be prepared to explain your actions. Also be prepared to listen to alternatives.

born tHis weeK: You have a strong sense of what is right, and you try to work from that foundation. Friends see you as reliable.

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pushed forward to her new future by confronting the demons of her past. The film is directed by Brian Duffield, whose previous work includes The Babysitter and Underwater. (Hulu)

Wilderness (tv-ma)

Strange But True

By luCie winBoRne

• The small dots on strawberries are known as “drupelets” and are not seeds, as often thought, but do contain seeds.

• A dog named Chickie seemed like anything but man’s best friend when she chewed up her owner’s passport just days before his wedding in Italy. Fortunately, with a little help from local lawmakers as well as the community, a new one was issued in time for the nuptials to take place. As for Chickie, she was later given a mock “pupster passport”!

• Culinary icon Ina Garten, aka the “Barefoot Contessa,” was a nuclear policy analyst for the White House before embarking on a career in cookery.

• A roll-on deodorant ball was the inspiration for Apple’s first mouse prototype.

• Despite their widely different climates, Alaska and Hawaii share a highest recorded temperature of 100 F.

• Popular video game character Super Mario’s original name was Jumpman. He was rechristened in honor of Mario Segale,

Nintendo of America’s landlord.

• A 2016 study by Yale University found that people over the age of 50 who read books for more than three and a half hours per week had a 20% lower mortality risk over a 12-year period than nonbook readers.

• Lachanophobia refers to the irrational fear of vegetables.

• All the nearly 6,000 residents of Suloszowa village in Poland live along one 9-kilometer street.

• While it’s difficult to imagine anyone but Bruce Willis in the role of Die Hard hero John McClane, the part was originally offered to crooner Frank Sinatra, due to the film’s technically being a sequel to The Detective, in which Sinatra had played the lead.

• To own a rabbit in Queensland, Australia, you must first prove you’ll display it for an acceptable purpose.

Thought for the Day: “Don’t go through life, grow through life.” — Eric Butterworth

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In this six-episode thriller series out now, Will (Oliver Jackson-Cohen) and Liv (Jenna Coleman) are a couple who are seemingly put-together on the outside, but only a handful know the dark cloud of infidelity that envelops their relation-

ship. Liv works to get over Will’s infidelity as the two go on a cross-county trip to repair their marriage, but the trip ends in a fatality that transforms their entire lives. Critics are predicting that the series, which had its premiere on Sept. 15, will get renewed for a second season. Pretty Little Liars star Ashley Benson plays the role of Will’s mistress, Cara. (Amazon Prime Video)

Young Love (tv-pg) —

After Matthew A. Cherry’s short film “Hair Love” won Best Animated Short Film at the 92nd Academy Awards, a series based on the short

film was put into development, and it has now made its way to streaming platforms. Starring Kid Cudi (House Party) and Issa Rae (Insecure), the series follows young millennial parents Stephen and Angela and their daughter, Zuri (and their cat, Rocky). Stephen and Angela juggle work-life balance, social issues and multi-generational dynamics, along with raising Zuri and helping her achieve her best life. The show is reminiscent of The Proud Family, providing much-needed authentic representation. (Max)

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LIFeStYLeS

Canned Beans: Your secret weapon for quick, budget-friendly, nutritious meals

By pAtti diAMond

In the fast-paced whirlwind of life, a can of beans might not seem like a hero ingredient, but trust me, it can be!

Canned beans are the unsung champions of your pantry, ready to swoop in and save the day when you’re craving a delicious, wallet-friendly and healthy meal in no time.

Canned beans offer a trifecta of benefits. First, they’re incredibly costeffective, making dining well on a budget a reality. Second, their convenience is unrivaled — no soaking, no boiling, just pop the can open and let the culinary creativity flow. Third, they’re a nutritional powerhouse, packed with fiber, protein and essential vitamins, nutrients and minerals, making them an ideal addition to your diet.

While homemade beans certainly have their virtues, the convenience of canned beans is hard to beat. When time is of the essence, canned beans offer a shortcut without sacrificing quality.

The culinary possibilities with canned beans are endless. Create salads, burritos, casseroles, dips and more with the modest canned bean at the core.

Today we’re going to whip up a hearty White Bean Soup in a flash then elevate the humble dish with the vibrant flavors of this Provencal herb sauce. This makes a lovely lunch or light supper served with crusty bread and a green salad.

Provencal herb sauce is a vibrant and flavorful condiment with similarities to Italian pesto. It’s a fragrant blend of fresh basil, garlic, tomato, red wine vinegar and

olive oil, bursting with flavor and flair. This sauce brings a unique twist to this soup, adding a touch of Provencal charm to your culinary adventure.

The end of summer brings an abundance of herbs to our gardens that need to be used quickly. One easy way to preserve them is to make herb sauces like chimichurri, pesto or this Provencal herb sauce. They freeze beautifully, and they’re nutritionpacked condiments. Herb sauces are rich in flavonoids with antioxidant properties and vitamin K.

simple wHite bean soUp

yield:

4 (1 1/2 cup) servings

total time: 20 minutes

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

2 teaspoons garlic, chopped

3 (14.5-ounce) cans great northern or other white bean (5 cups)

1 (14.5-ounce) can vegetable or chicken broth (1 1/2 cups)

Kosher salt & fresh ground pepper to taste

4 thick slices of crusty bread, grilled or toasted provencal herb sauce (recipe follows)

In a saucepan on medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add garlic and stir until fragrant. Add beans and broth. Bring to a boil then simmer for 5 minutes. Now, you want to puree some of the beans to add creaminess to the soup. Puree about half of the beans with a food processor, blender or immersion blender, or smoosh beans on the side of the pot with a fork. It all works! Return the puree to the soup and stir to combine.

Serve the soup topped with lots of pepper, a drizzle of sauce and a big chunk of toasted bread.

provenCal Herb saUCe

yield: 3/4 cup total time: 10 minutes

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon garlic, crushed

1 teaspoon red wine vinegar

2 cups basil leaves, torn into pieces

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

1/4 cup tomato, diced

Pulse oil, garlic, vinegar and basil in a small food processor to a loose paste. Add salt and pepper. Stir in the tomatoes and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Canned beans are a frugal foodie’s best friend, so stock your pantry with these versatile legumes and embark on a culinary adventure that’s as delicious as it is cost-effective.

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 King Features Synd., Inc.

Here's A Tip

By JoAnn deRSon NOw Here'S a tiP

• Cellphones get dirty, especially touch-screen phones. Be sure to wipe the surface of your phone daily during cold and flu season. Use an approved antiseptic wipe for electronics.

• I used to hate planning our family’s weekly meals. Now we decide together at dinner on Friday night. We agree on meals for the week, and I can get a shopping list together in time for weekend shopping. It’s made for less groans at mealtime, and the kids have been surprisingly creative and flexible about trying new things now that they are part of the choosing process. — T.L. in Minnesota

• To keep things running smoothly in the morning, all four of my children must be dressed, with shoes, and seated for breakfast before any television can come on. There’s suddenly a lot of peer pressure to get up and dressed, and much more helpfulness in my morning routine. — A.M. via email

• I have found myself with an abundance of peppers from my garden, so I cleaned and chopped them, then froze them. I am able to take out what I need, and they won’t spoil. — C.E. in Florida

• Creative uses for kids’ artwork: Tape to cardstock for a homemade greeting card for any occasion. Hang from the bathroom mirror. Laminate and use as placemats. Large pieces can be used as wrapping paper. Frame and donate to local senior centers.

• To keep windshield wipers clean between replacement periods, dampen a soft cloth with rubbing alcohol and wipe the length of the blade.

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Photo courtesy of www.JasonCoblentz.com Canned beans offer a trifecta of benefits.