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FEBRUARY 11-17, 2026 Vol 48 No 7 | 1 Section | 8 Pages
MARDI GRAS HIGHLIGHTS THE FEBRUARY A MOMENT IN TIME The winter theme at the January A Moment In Time seemed to work too well as it ushered in a blast of wintery weather. But the theme for Feb. 17 will be quit different with a touch of Mardi Gras celebration. Randi Lee with Magnolia Melodies will engage participants with her upbeat music and special guest Katelyn Dean will provide “Fairy Hair” for a stylist look to brighten the festivities. As usual, Carolyn Elliott will have a unique craft to fit the occasion. A Moment In Time meetings are geared especially for people with dementia and their care partners. They provide an opportunity to relax and have fun with activities such as games, music, snacks, crafts and engaging conversation. The meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month in the church fellowship hall at Jamestown United Methodist Church, 403 East Main St. Look for the purple signs in the back of the church. To make entry easier, all guests are asked to enter the church from the back under the portico. Someone will be there to direct you to the fellowship hall. Reservations are requested but not required. To register or ask questions, contact Laura Gulledge at 336-906-0430 or lauragulledge@gmail.com. Pictures of past events may be found at https://www.facebook. com/jumcmemorycafe. Regular sponsors for A Moment In Time include JUMC, HealthTeam Advantage and Senior Resources of Guilford. WATER LINE BREAK There was a water line break near the Yellow House on West Main Street Feb. 2. Town crews got the break under control late Monday afternoon and it was repaired on Tuesday. The contractor provided a traffic control crew to minimize disruption to traffic. Public Services Director Paul Blanchard said the break was within the area that will be replaced this year. The repair was to the old line, so it does not impact the scope of the water line replacement project.
BY NORMA B. DENNIS FREELANCE WRITER ndworddesign@gmail.com Several weeks ago Joyce Darr, owner of Primrose Esthetics in Jamestown, hosted a junk journaling class at her business. Although the activity seems to be experiencing a revival in the craft world, Darr noted she has enjoyed junk journaling since high school. “I was doing it before there was a name for it,” Darr said. Junk journaling involves crafting handmade or embellished books that incorporate a variety of mixed-media art. They are often created from recycled or upcycled materials. The books are used as a creative outlet, and in turn
can be used for saving memorabilia, planners, photo albums, journaling about special events or whatever one’s mind can conceive. “We plan to make junk journaling into a girls night out on the third Wednesday of each month,” Darr said. “You bring the ‘junk’ and I will supply glue, stickers, charms, etc. We might add card making or other paper crafts as interest grows.” There is a nominal charge for the activity. While not really part of her business, the relaxation of crafting could almost be an extension of it. Primrose Esthetics is a spa experience featuring facials, reflexology and cryotherapy. Darr opened her business in Jamestown in January of 2025.
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Primrose Esthetics offers a spa experience featuring facials, reflexology and cryotherapy.
“I owned a day spa, The Skin Care Center, in Greensboro for 20 years,” Darr said. “I am certified in oncology skin care and approximately 99 percent of my clients were oncology
(At left) Joyce Darr brings her years of proficiency as an esthetician and her care for community to Jamestown.
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Guilford County confirms sixth case of animal rabies in 2026 PRESS RELEASE
Nixon merges High Point law office with Greensboro firm BY CAROL BROOKS FREELANCE WRITER cab1hp@gmail.com The Law Offices of Georgia Nixon merged with Doermann Edwards on Jan. 1. The new firm is called Nixon, Doermann and Edwards. Nixon, a former Jamestown Councilmember, said she was having problems with the balance of work and home life. “I am confident that this merger will allow me to continue to practice law while affording me the ability to enjoy my family and life in general without feeling overwhelmed,” she said. “Guilford County is the only county in North Carolina that has two full-time functioning courthouses simultaneously,” Nixon added. “I have been running between
High Point and Greensboro on a daily basis. I am hoping to lessen the amount of time I lose by driving between the courthouses and focus on the more serious cases without the distraction of having to maybe run to Greensboro to handle an infraction. “Both Jim Doermann and Preston Edwards are veterans, having served our country. They have an incredible work ethic and they have been handling criminal and civil cases in numerous cases for years. “I actually believe my cases will increase. I have had to make the difficult decision to only handle cases in Guilford County due to my heavy caseload. My partners have a thriving practice as well and they cover several more counties. I believe having these two very qualified partners will allow SEE NIXON, PAGE 2
The Guilford County Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health is alerting Guilford County residents that a raccoon on Harvey Road in Jamestown tested positive for the rabies virus on Feb. 5, 2026. This is the sixth confirmed case of animal rabies in 2026. North Carolina law requires that all domestic pets (cats, dogs and ferrets), whether living inside or outside, aged four months or older be vaccinated for rabies. Animals that are confined in outdoor fenced areas should also have current rabies vaccinations. Supervising pets when they are outdoors could prevent contact with wild animals and lessen the possibility of rabies exposure. Guilford County Animal Services may be contacted for more information on rabies prevention at 336641-2506 or visit www. guilfordcountync.gov/animalservices. For information regarding the current rabies case, please contact Jorge Ortega at 336-6413409 or jortega1@guilfordcountync.gov.
Rabies circulates within our wildlife population throughout the entire year. Here are some tips to help prevent you or your family from being exposed to the rabies virus: • Avoid direct contact with wildlife, dead or alive. Do not approach, try to play with, touch, rescue or treat any wildlife. If you find a sick or injured animal, contact Animal Control at 336641-5990. • Avoid any animal displaying unnatural behavior. Wild animals are not usually friendly so be very careful if they approach you. • Do not try to separate fighting animals. • Feed your pets indoors. Leaving food outside will attract dogs, cats and other wildlife into your yard. • Report all stray animals to Animal Control at 336641-5990 in Greensboro and 336-883-3224 in High Point. Stray animals may not have current rabies vaccinations. • If a person is bitten by an animal (domestic or stray), wash the bitten area immediately with soap and water, seek medical attention, and report the bite to local Animal Control Officers.
Local writer pens biographies of Quaker abolitionists BY CAROL BROOKS FREELANCE WRITER cab1hp@gmail.com It is a known fact that Quakers (Society of Friends) were at the forefront of abolitionism America primarily in the 18th and 19th centuries. Abolitionists believed in ending slavery and liberating enslaved individuals, not just in the United States, but around the world. According to the “History Detectives” website, “The Quaker campaign to end slavery can be traced back to the late 1600s, and many played a pivotal role in the Underground Railroad. In 1776, Quakers were prohibited from owning
slaves, and 14 years later they petitioned the U.S. Congress for the abolition of slavery.” Both male and female Quakers worked to this end. Writer Linda Willard, a Quaker herself, became interested in the subject through her research for other writings. “I’m so opposed to the idea that a person can be owned that I refused to allow my father to ‘give me away’ when I got married,” she told a local newspaper. “I told him that he could present me, but he could not give me away because that implies ownership.” This interest led to her newest book, “Quaker Abolitionist:
Breaking the Chains of Oppression.” In it, she offers biographies of 60 Quakers who were active, many behind the scenes, not only in abolishing slavery but involvement in the Underground Railroad and women’s suffrage. “Finding information on abolitionists has proved to be rather difficult, particularly if they were also associated with the Underground Railroad,” she told the group gathered Jan. 27 at the High Point Museum. There are few, if any, specifics available on the Underground Railroad. “North Carolina was fortunate SEE QUAKER, PAGE 2
Everyone likes GOOD NEWS and the Jamestown News wants to print a column focused on sharing good things seen happening in the community. To make the column work, you need to participate. Email ndworddesign@gmail.com with your observations of a person or group being helpful to others. Norma Dennis will print them on the fourth Wednesday of each month.
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