Save the date – The Friends of the Jamestown Public Library will host their 9th Annual Book sale Feb. 19, 20 and 21. The Thursday and Friday dates will be held from 10 a.m to 6 p.m. Saturday’s hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday will include a special rate of $10 per a bag of books, and bags will be furnished. (This rate excludes choice books and a few selected items.)
The book sale includes a huge selection in many categories. Expect to find hardcover and paperback books (recent to vintage); fiction, history, biography, cookbooks, crafts and more; as well as DVDs, children’s books, games and puzzles. Sales will be cash or check only.
Anyone who wishes to help sponsor the event may find sponsorship forms at the front desk of the library. Sponsors will be acknowledged in the Jamestown Friends of the Library newsletter, on fliers distributed at the book sale, on Facebook and at all other book sales throughout 2026. Proceeds from the sale and sponsorships will go to enhance the library’s book collection, as well as its summer reading program and other activities.
The library is located at 200 W. Main St.
In case of inclement weather, check the library’s website at www.jamestownpubliclibrary.com for the latest information.
DAVID LAMOTTE
ENTERTAINS
Local singer, author songwriter and storyteller David LaMotte will perform at Jamestown Presbyterian Church, 1804 Guilford College Road, on Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. Admission is free but tickets are needed.
To order tickets, use the QR code listed below or call the church at 336-4543718 if you need help.
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Council begins budget talk
BY CAROL BROOKS FREELANCE WRITER cab1hp@gmail.com
It’s that time of year again, the time when the Jamestown Town Council begins to review items that should be addressed in the upcoming 2026-27 budget.
“Oftentimes anger about government spending is real,” said Town Manager Matthew Johnson in his opening remarks at a special Council meeting on Jan. 22. “The story behind it is often very wrong. This workshop is where we begin to replace stories with facts.”
He noted that taxpayers want the town to run efficiently at the lowest possible cost.
“That can be achieved with the hard work of good governance,” he added.
“This is not a meeting about numbers alone. It’s about direction, priorities and alignment.”
He said the Town must be “honest in knowing what they can do, cannot do and what tradeoffs are required to deliver superior services and amenities responsibly and well.”
At the special budget work session, department heads and the town attorney updated the Council about the status of current capital improvement projects and Council talked about updating the Town’s Strategic Plan for the 2026-27 Fiscal Year.
Several citizens also attended the meeting but did not offer comments.
Capital Improvement Program
Johnson said the staff wanted to clarify what plans are working, sharing updates to reflect new perspectives and priorities. It is important to finish current projects before tackling new, larger ones.
Jamestown man accused of attempted murder
BY CAROL BROOKS FREELANCE WRITER cab1hp@gmail.com
A Jamestown man was arrested and accused of trying to kill his roommate, according to the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office. Scott Alan Fanter, 44, reportedly shot Evan Keith Aldridge, 31, about 12:20 a.m. Jan. 28, at their residence in the 5300 block of Lenard Road, the Sheriff’s Office said. Lenard Road is off Bales Chapel Road, near Harvey Road. Aldridge was taken to a local hospital with what the Sheriff’s Office called “critical injuries.” No other information about his injuries or condition was released.
Fanter was charged with felony attempted first-degree murder, felony assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious
injury and felony assault by pointing a firearm.
He is being held in the Guilford County Detention Center in High Point with no bond allowed. His next court appearance is scheduled for March 27.
No other information about the shooting was released.
Investigators ask that anyone with information contact Detective J. Allen at 336641-2799 or Guilford County Crimestoppers at 336-3731000.
Parks and Recreation
As part of the Special Budget Work Session, Town councilmembers had the opportunity to place dots on items they deemed most important as well as add comments via sticky notes.
Director Scott Coakley went over P&R items in the current Capital Improvement Program. He noted several items that had been accomplished in the current fiscal year: purchase of a mower for the golf course, painting of the Pro Shop, purchase of a trailer, purchase of a pump and motor, tractor replacement and purchase of reels for golf maintenance. These were indicated as “must do” in the CIP. “Should do” items accomplished were replacement of the concrete floor at Shelter No. 1 and construction of a new
golf course. This was done by P&R workers rather than hiring the job out,
Town $38,000. The shelter is made from trees that fell on the course during storms. Asphalt along the cart paths
Snow removal basics
A public service announcement from the Town of Jamestown
Who clears your road during winter weather? We’ve had lots of great questions, so we created a graphic to help clear things up.
Here’s the quick breakdown:
Town-owned roads: Neighborhood streets and local roads are maintained by the Town of Jamestown.
State-maintained roads (NCDOT): Major roads such as Vickrey Chapel Road, Main Street (US 70), Guilford Road, Guilford College Road, Scientific Street and Penny Road are owned and maintained by NCDOT.
As we watch the possibility of upcoming winter weather, please know our crews will be working to keep town roads safe, clear and passable. For plowing to be effective, there generally needs to be 2-3 inches of snow on the roadway.
How the Quakers Invented America
BY CAROL BROOKS FREELANCE WRITER cab1hp@gmail.com
Quakers (The Religious Society of Friends) have had a profound impact on the shaping of the United States from the time of William Penn through modern times.
A special program is planned to look at how foundational documents, some of the basic freedoms, and even the character of North Carolina have been influenced by Quaker practices and principles.
Emergencies only: For weather-related or water/ sewer emergencies, please call 336-454-1218.
We have a small but dedicated team, and everyone will be on call to serve
when conditions require it. Thank you for your patience and understanding, and for helping us direct questions to the right place. Stay safe and stay warm.
Town Council to meet one week early
BY CAROL BROOKS FREELANCE WRITER cab1hp@gmail.com
Max Carter, professor emeritus at Guilford College will present the program, which is part of the America 250 celebration on Feb. 7, 10:30 a.m. at the High Point Public Library, 901 N. Main St.
Book There is also a book by nationally syndicated author David Yount titled “How the Quakers Invented America.”
Yount’s book tells how Quakers and the Society of Friends shaped the basic features of American life, from the days of the
colonies, revolution and founders, to the civil rights movements of modern times: freedom, equality, community, straightforwardness, and spirituality.
In a 2007 interview with C-Span, Yount said: “They gave the real truth to what the American character became. They were the first to have true democracy (in the legislature in Pennsylvania). From Rhode Island they gave us literally the Bill of Rights to the Constitution. They were the pioneers in the trial by a jury, in the equal rights for women, education. The Liberty Bell was cast by Quakers.”
The Jamestown Town Council will meet Feb. 10 at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Town Hall. This meeting is one week early due to early primary voting in the Council Chambers the following two weeks.
Pinecroft Sedgefield Fire Department Chief Derek Carson will present the annual fire department report. Nick Wicker from Strickland Hardee, PLLC, will present the audit report summary for fiscal year 2024-25. In old business, the Council will consider awarding a contract for the East Main Street Sidewalk Project. The group will also discuss the January finan-
cial position of the Town, financial reporting for the Town and scheduling regular work sessions for the Council.
Under new business, the Council will consider approving a Girl Scout Flag Retirement Drop Box at Wrenn Miller Park. Mayor Dickenson will lead a discussion regarding the publication of legal notices for the Town.
The Town Council meetings may be viewed live at www.youtube.com/c/ TownofJamestownNC. Click on “live.” They are also available after the meetings.
Jamestown
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Photos by Carol Brooks
Photo courtesy of Guilford County Sheriff’s Office Scott Alan Fanter
From The Front
“Look for the good where you are and embrace it.”
— Fred Rogers of “Mister Rogers Neighborhood”
COMPILED BY NORMA B. DENNIS
On Jan. 24, my next-door neighbor sent me a text that read, “l left something on your front porch.” My husband retrieved it and it was a warm container of homemade Cowboy Soup and cookies. This is a reminder of the “small town” family of Jamestown – like back in the old days, when our neighbors checked in on each other, shared meals and looked after children. So, during times of storms of any kind, a shared meal, a kind text or a check-in phone call to our neighbors reminds me that we don’t have to look for the good but the good will find you!
Pam Burgess
Email Look for the Good comments to Norma B. Dennis at ndworddesign@gmail. com. Norma will try to print them on the fourth Wednesday of each month, barring complications from the weather.
was scheduled to be done the day after the budget meeting.
Coakley said the Town has almost closed out the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund and Accessibility for Parks grants. The Accessible Parks grant is also near completion. These grants were used for the adaptive playground at Jamestown Park. Town staff saved some grant money by doing the work in-house.
Planning Director José Colón commented on four must do projects with multiyear funding. These include three sidewalk projects along Oakdale Road and one
All in the family and eliminating pennies
All in the family?
Several months ago MarketBeat.com, a leading financial media company, conducted a survey to find out what products created the most state pride nationwide. Results ranged from food to fashion to industry.
Matt Paulson, founder of MarketBeat.com , noted that American-made goods represent more than the things you buy.
“It’s about pride in where they’re from and the stories those brands carry with them,” he said.
When North Carolinians were faced with the question, five products topped the list. Coming in at No. 2 was Burt’s Bees based in Durham; No. 3 was Mt. Olive Pickles based in Mount Olive; No. 4 was Biltmore Wines of Asheville; and No. 5 was Texas Pete Hot Sauce in Winston-Salem.
But the No. 1 North Carolina product was Krispy Kreme Doughnuts based in WinstonSalem.
“A ‘Hot Now’ sign draws crowds. North Carolinians beam with pride knowing their hometown treat still makes people pull U-turns for a warm dozen,” the survey acknowledged.
Krispy Kreme is more than a sweet treat for my older daughter’s extended family, however. The company is part of her husband’s Frye family history.
along Penny Road. None have been completed. The Public Services department is handling most of this.
The Main Street Corridor Study was also a must do for 2025-26. It is in the works.
“How do we re-invision Main Street?” Colón said.
“Do we need a middle lane? How can we make it more pedestrian-friendly?
“We’re talking about a road diet and figuring that out with a consultant.“
“Could do” projects do not have a fiscal year assigned and include several sidewalks (sidepaths) on East Fork, Dillon and Guilford roads and Scientific Street. Public Services Director Paul Blanchard noted the Oakdale Road sidewalk has been discussed for a long time.
“It will be done in three phases,” Blanchard said. “DOT approved it but wants revisions. It does not show it crossing the railroad. We need to prioritize this.”
The Penny Road sidepath will be on the Jamestown side down to the entrance to Camp Ann near High Point City Lake. This will be delayed until the waterline project along Penny is completed this year.
Councilmember Jim Westmoreland said federal funds could be used for most of these projects with a match from the town.
In the General Fund, Blanchard noted that bids for a sidewalk connector are expected in February. Some small stormwater projects have been completed. A snowplow has been purchased. These are all “must do” projects.
The proposed replacement of the HVAC system at the fire station has been put on hold as there is discussion about replacing or renovating that building. Westmoreland asked about the stormwater grant process for residents.
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John William Frye Sr. owned a restaurant in Charleston, S.C., called The Krispy Krust. The story goes that when an Italian ship was harbored off the coast during WWII, the chef came ashore and taught Frye to make delicious fluffy doughnuts using potato flour.
Notes from Norma NORMA B. DENNIS ndworddesign@gmail.com
When Frye’s business partner ran off to South America with all the company’s money, Frye was forced to liquidate all the company’s assets to pay his debts and the family moved to North Carolina. Frye ended up selling the special doughnut recipe to Krispy Kreme.
“We are not sure if Krispy Kreme brought the recipe to use or to eliminate competition,” said Shelley Frye, Frye Senior’s granddaughter-in-law. “But we still claim a connection to the company.”
When Shelley and her husband John William III’s younger daughter got married, she and her husband opted to serve their guests Krispy Kreme doughnuts instead of wedding cake.
“It was something different and a Krispy Kreme was located close to the reception site,” Shelley said. “Plus, no matter how remote, the kids felt that connection to the company.”
A paragraph in the wedding bulletin explained the reception’s “different” dessert.
“We’ve completed one grant and two that we’re ready to get on to,” Blanchard said. Five are planned in the next few months.
Blanchard then talked about the Water and Sewer fund. A large portion of that fund (nearly $2 million) is Jamestown’s 7.692 percent portion of the Eastside Wastewater Plant, in which Jamestown is a minority partner with High Point.
Several other Water/ Sewer CIP items are for other projects, including breaks or large valve repair and manhole replacement.
Contracts are in the final stages for the Main Street water line replacement. Blanchard hopes the work will start in March. (See Jamestown News, Dec. 31, 2025, for details.)
The water line replacement will be from Ragsdale/ Dillon roads to Guilford Road.
While the water line is replaced, construction will impact the U.S. Post Office as well as businesses along Main Street that are open evenings. The first phase will be in the east-bound lane from Ragsdale Road to Oakdale Road. From there the work will cross the intersection to the westbound lane of Main Street to just short of Guilford Road. Only one lane of traffic will be open during construction, which is estimated to take 210 days.
Johnson remarked that Finance Officer Faith Wilson has worked on a financial dashboard, forecasting projects that need to be added or removed and their impact on other projects. She has projected the tax revenue using dashboard software. A financial advisor will visit in March to walk through different scenarios.
“Our lobbyist would like to come and set a legisla-
Strategic Plan
U.S. HOUSE Addison McDowell
Eliminating pennies
Not sure how many people use cash for purchases, but I still like to pull out that form of legal tender for some items I buy. I have noticed that my change looks a lot different these days.
At one store when I should have received three cents in change I was given a nickel. In another store when I was due 12 cents change I was given a dime. Stores have already begun to round change up or down, assuming the premise that it all pretty much evens out in the end.
One of my grandsons told me Canada has been doing this for some time. If you pay with a credit card you are charged the exact amount, but with a penny-less cash system, one can expect change to be rounded up or down to the next level coin.
What does the future hold –no cash purchases at all? Not sure that will happen in my lifetime, but with the government eliminating the production of pennies to save money, a life without pennies is coming quickly.
tive agenda with the Council Feb. 13,” Johnson said.
Discussion then switched to updates to the Town’s Strategic Plan.
“It was developed about five years ago as a document to anchor Council direction, to help guide direction, to help guide staff in crafting the annual budget based on Council priorities, and to provide continuity and clarity for staff and the public,” Johnson said.
The Plan includes outcomes, short and long-range goals, multi-year (threefive year) goals and annual tasks. It is updated yearly and some items have been moved to new categories, two of which have been added to the 2025 Plan –Public Health & Safety and Amenities.
The categories are: Staff Excellence, Communication and Engagement, Infrastructure Resiliency, Public Health & Safety, Planning and Economic Development, Amenities and Resource Stewardship.
Several new goals were established in January 2025. None have been completed at this time, but one, Complete/Update the Pay Classification Study, has shown significant progress. Several others have shown moderate progress, including Enhancing the pedestrianfriendliness and safety of Main Street/Downtown and Scheduling UNC School of Government Training for Planning Board/Council.
Many of the goals originally established in 2021 have been accomplished, including 2025’s “prepare a plan to implement government-mandated stormwater regulations.”
Already accomplished in January 2026 are an updated website, updated purchasing policies, establishing a process for advertising open-
ings and selecting resident for Town boards and committees, clarification and update of the bid process, update the Civic Center use policy, providing heat to the restrooms in the Civic Center, and updating purchasing policies.
The Town will seek grant funding for major projects.
Councilmembers offered suggestions for goals: more quarterly reports, develop more town events like Music in the Park, workshops to discuss town goals and marketing, develop senior citizen services, more communication with citizens, continued Citizens Advisory Committee, marketing, heritage and cultural programs, water quality study, lower tax rate, grow the tax rate, ongoing review/updating of service agreements, additional staff to deal with development, and others.
Any new goals created during the work session will be added to the 2026 final version of the Strategic Plan.
“The Council values hearing from the public during the budget process,” Johnson said. After the draft budget is made available and public hearings are held, public “comments become part of the official record and can directly inform final decisions. We encourage feedback.”
“Adding a priority often means that something else must wait, shift or be reconsidered.”
The next budget meeting will be March 19 at 10 a.m.
The 2025 Strategic Plan may be found at https:// www.jamestown-nc.gov/ documents.php.
The Town Council meetings and most Special Budget Meetings may be viewed live at www.youtube.com/c/TownofJamestownNC. Click on “live.” They are also available after the meetings.
NOTICE OF SALE
NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION GUILFORD COUNTY BEFORE THE CLERK 26SP000020-400
Christopher Elijah Pegram Petitioner vs. Dolores Butler Respondent.
Pursuant to the Order duly entered by Amelia F. Scull, Assistant Clerk of Superior Court of Guilford County, North Carolina, on January 16, 2026, the 2014 Jeep Patriot will be placed with Rogers Auctioneers, 140 Seth Teague Road, Siler City, NC. Go to rogersauction.com for more information and register to bid. Bidding will close on February 21, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
Dated this 4th day of February, 2026
Pamela E.Whitaker
Attorney at Law 4145 Randolph Church Road Liberty, NC 27298 (336) 622-3553 telephone (336) 622-3240 facsimile pwhitakerlaw@gmail.com
February 4, 11, 2026
AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION GUILFORD COUNTY BEFORE THE CLERK 24SP002682-400
Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Salvador Quezada-Bravo and Margarita Quezada (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Salvador Quezada-Bravo and Margarita Quezada) to John B. Third, Trustee(s), dated January 8, 2016, and recorded in Book No. R 7775, at Page 1060 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 February 17, 2026 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: Being all of Lot 14, Wendover Hills Subdivision, as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 21, Page 88 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County, North Carolina. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 1504 Overbrook Court, High Point, North Carolina. Parcel #0186200
Property Address: 1504 Overbrook Ct, High Point NC 27262
Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to three hours 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.
LEGAL NOTICES
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.
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION GUILFORD COUNTY BEFORE THE CLERK 25SP001738-400
Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Isaiah H. Lotakhoon and Kellie Ingold (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Isaiah H. Lotakhoon and Kellie Ingold) to Anderson Langford, A Federal Credit Union, Trustee(s), dated February 3, 2023, and recorded in Book No. R 8699, at Page 726 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 February 17, 2026 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 23 of Hillsdale Park, Block E, Section 6, as shown on the plat recorded in Plat Book 24, Page 99, in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County, North Carolina. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 2003 Vanstory Street, Greensboro, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to three hours 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 Foundation Legal Group P.O. Box 1028 Fayetteville, NC 28302 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, NC 28311
UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust
executed and delivered by Richard C. Neumann and Arlene M. Neumann dated March 25, 2022 and recorded on March 28, 2022, in Book R 8596 Page 1964, in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County, North Carolina; and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness secured thereby and, pursuant to demand of the holder of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust, the undersigned Goddard & Peterson, PLLC (Substitute Trustee) will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, on February 19, 2026 at 2:00 PM and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Guilford, North Carolina and being more particularly described in the above referenced Deed of Trust, together with all improvements located thereon:
Address of Property: 7139 Pleasant Oaks Road, Greensboro, NC 27410
Tax Parcel ID: 148582
Present Record Owner: Richard C. Neumann and Arlene M. Neumann
Trustee may, in the Trustee sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in N.C.G.S. 45-21.23. Said property is sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws.
A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid 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.
The real property described above is being offered for sale AS IS, WHERE IS and will be sold subject to all superior liens, unpaid taxes, and special assessments and any liens or encumbrances that would not be extinguished by non-judicial foreclosure. Neither the Substitute Trustee nor the holder of the Note secured by the Deed of Trust being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representatives of either the Substitute 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 expressly are disclaimed.
The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as required by law. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, and any Land Transfer Tax as required by N.C.G.S. 7A-308(a)(1).
Third party, must pay the full bid amount, less any deposit that has been paid to the Substitute Trustee, immediately upon demand after the conclusion of the final upset bid period.
Failure of the bidder to comply with the bid shall result in the resale of the property, with the defaulting bidder remaining liable upon their bid under the provisions of N.C.G.S. 4521-30. If the Trustee or Substitute 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 title include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the sale and reinstatement of the loan without knowledge of the Substitute Trustee(s).
If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Substitute Trustee(s), in its/their sole discretion, if it/they believe(s) the challenge to have merit, may declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.
Additional Notice where the Real Property is Residential with less than 15 Rental Units:
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 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 ten (10) days, but no more than ninety (90) days, after the sale date contained in the Notice of Sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the Notice of Termination.
Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental
agreement prorated to the effective date of such termination. This is a communication from a debt collector.
The purpose of this Communication is to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose, except as stated below in the instance of bankruptcy protection. If you are under the protection of the bankruptcy court or have been discharged as a result of a bankruptcy proceeding, this notice is given to you pursuant to statutory requirement and for informational purposes and is not intended as an attempt to collect a debt or as an act to collect, assess, or recover all or any portion of the debt from you personally. FN# 3016.21825 60733
NORTH CAROLINA, GUILFORD COUNTY 25 SP 001555-400 Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Jeffrey Scott Atkins and Jamie M. Atkins, Mortgagor(s), in the original amount of $148,000.00, to Southern Community Bank and Trust, Mortgagee, dated May 29th, 2009 and recorded on June 1st, 2009 in Book R 7019, Page 2005, Guilford County Registry. Default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Anchor Trustee Services, LLC having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of 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 door or other usual place of sale in Guilford County, North Carolina, at 2:00 PM on February 12th, 2026, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property, to wit: BEING all of Lot 53, Property of Lindell Development Company, as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 21, Page 32, Guilford County Register of Deeds, North Carolina. Together with improvements located hereon; said property being located at 215 Hermitage Road, Greensboro, NC 27403 Tax ID: 17666 Third party purchasers must pay the recording costs of the trustee’s deed, any land transfer taxes, the excise tax, pursuant North Carolina General Statutes §105-228.30, in the amount of One Dollar ($1.00) per each Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) or fractional part thereof, and the Clerk of Courts fee, pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes §7A-308, in the amount of Forty-five Cents (0.45) per each One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) or fractional part thereof with a maximum amount of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00). A deposit of five percent (5%) of the bid or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale and must be tendered in the form of certified funds. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts will be immediately due and owing. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance AS IS WHERE IS. There are no representations of 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. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, special assessments, land transfer taxes, if any, and encumbrances of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Jeffrey Scott Atkins. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes §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 sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination (North Carolina General Statutes §45-21.16A(b)(2)). Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of termination. 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 Substitute Trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe 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.
Coffee Break
Weekly Sudoku
BY DEMI TAVERAS
“Marty Supreme” (R) — A24 scored another success, both critically and financially, with this sports comedy-drama film led by Timothee Chalamet (“A Complete Unknown”).
Loosely based on table tennis player Marty Reisman’s 1974 memoir, the film picks up in 1952 when a young Marty Mauser (Chalamet) is working as a shoe salesman while competing in table tennis professionally. Marty is determined to be great and make his dream of winning the British Open come true, even if he has to cut a few corners and
step on some toes to get there. Meanwhile, Marty’s a messy romantic whose eyes bounce between retired actress Kay Stone (Gwyneth Paltrow) and his married childhood friend Rachel Mizler (Odessa A’zion). So far, “Marty Supreme” has earned Chalamet a Golden Globe and a Critics’ Choice Award for Best Actor; his sights are now on nabbing that Oscar statuette. Out to rent on Feb. 3. (Apple TV+)
Salome’s Stars
WEEK OF FEB. 9, 2026
ARIES (March 21 to April 19)
A gracious Lamb can learn more about a problem-filled situation than one who is openly suspicious of what could be happening. A friend might offer some well-directed advice.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Getting adjusted to an unexpected change might be difficult for the Bovine, who prefers things to go according to plan. But help could come from a most welcome source.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) This could be a good time to get a head start on some careerrelated plans. The sooner you check out the pluses and minuses, the sooner you can act on your information.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A personal situation that you thought would no longer present a problem could suddenly produce some surprises. Try to sort things out with the help of your trusted colleagues.
LEO (July 23 to August 22)
An upcoming move holds both anticipation and anxiety for LEOs and LEOnas who have some big decisions to make. Advice is plentiful, but it’s up to you to decide which way you want to go.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Someone from a previous project could provide valuable guidance on how to handle a current problem, especially where it might involve a legal matter.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A business situation presents some unexpected complications. But rather than trying to handle them all at once, it would be best to deal with them one at a time.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) You just might get what you want despite the odds against it. In any event, be sure to thank all the people involved who believed in you and went to bat for you.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Before you even hint at an accusation,
Couch Theatre
“The Housemaid” (R) — After Sydney Sweeney’s silly ad about jeans started to tank her career and cost her “Christy” film to bomb, she was forced to apologize and get it together ahead of the premiere of her erotic psychological thriller. (Which ended up being somewhat of a success!) Co-starring the lovely Amanda Seyfried (“The Testament of Ann Lee”) and Brandon Sklenar (“Drop”), the film follows a young woman named Millie (Sweeney) who has a criminal past and becomes a live-in housekeeper for the wealthy Winchesters. Millie soon learns that Nina (Seyfried), the mother and wife of the family, is mentally unwell and quickly begins to suffer the consequences of being her housemaid. It is
Strange But True
BY LUCIE WINBORNE
• Actor Paul Newman once said he was tired of people asking him to remove his sunglasses so they could see his famous blue eyes, confessing that his stock response was, “I would take off my sunglasses, madam, but my pants would fall down.”
• Six million pounds of space dust settle on Earth every year.
• The Bahamas once boasted an undersea post office, Sea Floor Bahamas, established in 1939, which allowed mail to be posted with a unique “Sea Floor” postmark, which became a hit with stamp collectors until the office closed in 1942.
• Many birds’ feathers weigh more than their bones.
• A hill in New Zealand is named Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateapokaiwhenuakitanatahu.
• Astronauts on Mars won’t just make plans based on temperature, but will also need to consider tau, the level of particulate matter in the atmosphere. High tau levels will block sunlight to solar-powered rovers.
• A coyote can hear a mouse
moving under a foot of snow.
• Since 1971, Lake Superior State University in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, has issued permits to unicorn hunters.
• The 1967 Outer Space Treaty forbids any nation from trying to own the moon.
• Pelé is the only soccer player to ever be a part of three different World Cup winning teams.
• “Beauty and the Beast” was the first animated film to be nominated for Best Picture. It lost to “The Silence of the Lambs.”
• Wisconsin is known as the Badger State because the area’s lead miners used to spend winters in tunnels burrowed into hills — like badgers.
• Honey hunters in Mozambique use special calls to recruit the services of birds known as honeyguides, which lead the hunters to bees’ nests.
Thought for the Day: “Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius, and it’s better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring.” — Marilyn Monroe
remember that you’ll have to prove what you say. So, be sure that you have what you need to back up your comments.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) A romantic situation takes an unexpected turn that favors some Sea Goats but causes others to reassess how they’ve been handling the relationship.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A surprise turn of events could unsettle the Water Bearer. But it might also help to open up an entirely different way of working out an important matter.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) A smoothly running operation could bump up against an obstacle. This is where your ability to assess situations and make adjustments can restore things to normal.
BORN THIS WEEK: Your kindness is legendary, and so is your strong sense of responsibility. You most likely do well in humanitarian efforts.
only when Millie is pushed to the brink that she realizes why she was hired for the Winchesters and who this family really is. Out to rent on Feb. 3. (Amazon Prime Video)
“The 68th Annual Grammy Awards” (TVPG) — CBS just won’t let go of Trevor Noah as the host for the Grammys, making it the sixth consecutive time that the comedian has hosted. (They just don’t make hosts like they used to ...) But this is the final year that CBS will be broadcasting the ceremony, as the show has plans to move to ABC and Disney platforms
after this year. Performers include Sabrina Carpenter, Pharrell Williams, and a medley that features all eight nominees for Best New Artists (including girl band Katseye and pop singer Addison Rae). Meanwhile, musicians like Bad Bunny, Kendrick Lamar, Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga and Billie Eilish are duking it out in the major categories of “Song of the Year,” “Album of the Year,” and “Record of the Year.” Stream it now to skip all the pesky commercials and just get to the good parts.
Photo courtesy of MovieStillsDB Timothee Chalamet stars in “Marty Supreme.”
LIFESTYLES
When meat is optional: A high-protein pantry dinner
BY PATTI DIAMOND
DIVAS ON A DIME
You don’t have to serve meat at every meal for it to be healthy, filling or high in protein. Lentils, rice and other plant-based proteins have fed generations of families around the world for millennia, quietly and affordably. When you understand how to combine them, they create meals that are satisfying, flexible and surprisingly substantial.
TVP, or textured vegetable protein, isn’t new or exotic. It’s been used for decades as an inexpensive way to stretch ground meat or replace it entirely. Made from defatted soy flour, it’s similar in texture to ground meat once rehydrated. It’s shelfstable, high in protein, neutral in flavor and absorbs whatever seasonings you give it. For budget-conscious cooks, it’s a useful ingredient that adds substance without adding much cost.
If you’ve ever eaten canned or frozen chili, burritos or meatballs, there’s a good chance you’ve already eaten it. You can find TVP in the bulk section of the grocery store, sometimes labeled textured soy protein. If not, check near dry soup mixes or ask an employee.
WARM SPICE LENTIL RICE BOWLS
Yield: 6 to 8 servings
Total Time: 40 mins.
These warm spice lentil rice bowls use TVP to boost protein while keeping costs low. Cooked in broth with onion and warm spices, it creates a hearty base that can be served as-is or customized with vegetables, sauces or toppings depending on what you have on hand. Each serving contains about 18 grams of protein.
6 cups water, divided 1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup brown lentils
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon white or brown sugar
1 teaspoon coconut aminos, optional
1 cup long-grain white rice
1 cup textured vegetable protein (TVP)
2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
1 tablespoon vegetable or chicken bouillon granules
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Black pepper to taste
Topping ideas: plain yogurt, sauteed greens, roasted carrot or sweet potato, pickled onions, green onions, fresh herbs, cucumber, or sliced lemon or lime.
Bring 3 cups of water and 1/4 teaspoon salt to a boil in a large saucepan. Add the lentils and reduce heat to low, simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, warm the olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add the onion and cook slowly, stirring occasionally, allowing it to soften and caramelize, about 10 minutes. After the first 5 minutes, add the sugar and, if using, the coconut aminos to deepen the flavor.
Once the onions are golden and fragrant, add the rice and stir to coat the grains in the flavorful oil. Cook for 1-2 minutes, then transfer the onions and rice to the saucepan.
Add the remaining 3 cups water, TVP, parsley, bouillon, curry powder and cumin.
Stir to combine. Bring to a vigorous boil, then remove from heat, cover and let stand undisturbed for 20 minutes.
Fluff with a fork, season with black pepper and serve.
Think of this as a grain-bowl style meal and let everyone customize their own bowl. Try topping it with chopped fresh herbs for brightness, roasted veggies bring sweetness, garlicky greens for depth and a dollop of yogurt, tahini or another simple sauce. A spoonful of something pickled or spicy adds contrast and keeps the dish lively from bite to bite.
Knowing how to prepare satisfying meals without relying on meat is a useful skill, especially when food prices feel unpredictable. Dishes like this are about flexibility, resilience and feeding yourself well with what’s affordable and available. That kind of confidence in the kitchen is always worth having.
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
JOANN DERSON
are particularly vulnerable to freezing. If you can leave the curtains drawn on a window where Kitty can look outside and sunbathe, she probably will be happy.” -- M.R. in Washington
• This is some good advice given to me by my grandmother if you have lots of outdoor or feral cats in your area: Start your car with a bang -- on the hood, that is. When the overnight temperature dips, cats know to find someplace that is wind-shielded and off the ground, and sometimes, that means they will climb up into your engine area to hunker down. If your car starts, they can be hurt or even killed. Give the hood a knock to let a cat know to get out quick.
• Pet paws need extra care in the cold months, especially dogs that must be walked in icy and snowy conditions. Here’s a great tip from Y.L. in New York: “I keep a small towel with me on my daily dog walks, but I also wash off my dog’s paws with a warm washcloth when we return. Another thing I do is to rub petroleum jelly into her pads once a day. They really take a beating having to go out three times a day in salty, muddy, cold conditions. She won’t wear doggie booties, so this works best for us.”
• If you keep birds, a reminder: Never preheat pans on high heat, especially nonstick pans. They can let off a chemical that you or I cannot even detect, but can be a health hazard for your bird friend that is in the kitchen area. Don’t keep birds in the kitchen when cooking.
• Spread a teaspoon of peanut butter thinly on a paper plate, then when the dog is busy with his treat, you can trim his nails. Or sometimes just having it nearby as a promised treat can do the trick to distract your pet. Good luck!
