The Jamestown Town Council held a special work session on March 12 to hear an overview of the status of the D.R. Horton development.
The property along Guilford College and Mackay roads has been the subject of citizen complaints and disapproval since Diamondback Investment Group originally planned it in 2020. Diamondback sold the property to D.R. Horton in July 2021 after being denied a PUD rezoning request.
Now that homes are being constructed in the development that Horton calls Kinsley, Town staff felt the Council, most of whom were not serving during previous discussions, needed to be updated with what Town Manager Matthew Johnson called a “general update … so they can better understand where things stand today and what the next phases of the development will look like.
“The Development Agreement and the zoning approvals that are
associated with this project were previously reviewed and approved by the Town Council, following our standard planning and public hearing processes,” Johnson said. “[Now] the Town’s role is to administer the Development Agreement and to ensure that constructure proceeds in accordance with the approved plans and applicable ordinances.
“Tonight’s discussion is not intended to revisit those prior approvals or reopen policy decisions that were made at that time.”
Johnson said the goal was to provide informational updates.
Brad Yoder, land acquisition manager for the Carolinas with D.R. Horton, provided an overview of the project followed by Jamestown Planning Director José Colón.
“Their presentations should provide a helpful snapshot of where the project stands today and how the Town continues to monitor and administer the development as it progresses,” Johnson said.
The Council had been asked to submit questions in advance for the speakers but Johnson did not
receive any. He said that if questions arise which could not be answered on the spot, the Town would follow up with information after the meeting. The Council was able to ask questions after each presentation.
Yoder was the first presenter.
“Kinsley has done well,” Yoder said. “It’s been a long time coming to the point where we’re now vertical [Phase 1A]. We have yet to finish our model homes but before that, we’ve already made sight sales, which is outstanding for any community. There’s a tremendous interest in living in Jamestown.”
He mentioned good interest rates and the national demand for housing.
“To date, we’ve started 25 single-family homes and 9 townhomes. We expect this to move very swiftly. We’re currently priced in the mid-to-high $400,000s. We’re also in design for both Phase Two and Phase Six.”
Phase two will have the amenities like clubhouse, pool, etc. along Guilford College Road.
“It’s going to blow you away,”
from rusty antique machinery to beautiful home décor
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If you are looking for a funky, hand-crafted designed piece of furniture, look no farther than The Rustic Factory and its owner Chris Lutzweiler. You must like heavy furniture, however.
“I would describe them as authentic industrial furniture classics,” Lutzweiler said.
“While anyone can walk into a higher-end furniture store and purchase a replica crank table or desk, my creations are for the person who wants authenticity. They want to know it’s an American made unit that was likely originally cast over 100 years ago — several were done so nearby in Greensboro. They want to know the story behind it, where it was found, where it came from, what it took to bring it back to life. They want to see the scars and weathering of decades and imagine the generations of factory workers working beside it day in and day out. As one customer in Texas referenced a table with several deep cuts and pitting in the iron: ‘the more character, the better.’”
Yoder said. “It’s going to help everything with the community. That’s going to be the “wow” factor. We’re hoping to get to it next year.
Phase Six will include higherend homes in the back.
“The blanket perspective is that we’ve got a winner here. D.R. Horton is extremely happy.”
Fifty-year reunion brings former and current scouts together
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Boy Scout Troop 68 has been meeting at Jamestown Presbyterian Church since 1975. Boys have come and boys have gone and, in the process, 150 of them have obtained the rank of Eagle Scout.
Lutzweiler has made his creations since 2018 but did not advertise until 2021.
“I spent most of the time building more woodrelated rustic or trendy or farmhouse or barn related tables or desks for friends or referrals to fund my new industrial furniture habit,” he said. “I got into this because I absolutely love the industrial style of furniture and furnishings. Many of the industrial style pieces sold in higher-end furniture stores are reproductions of actual industrial pieces or equipment from the early 1900s, but they are
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On Feb. 28, many former Scout leaders, Scouts and their families, along with current members of Troop 68, met in the church’s family life center for a 50-year reunion. As imagined, there was a lot of reminiscing about times past, comparisons of changes and similarities and catching up on current activities in each life.
“I was impressed to see how much Scouting still means to the old troop members,” said Jacob Tipton, age 17 and the oldest Scout of current Troop 68. “Many of the former leaders gave me a broader perspective (of Scouting) than I’d ever thought about before.
“The best thing about the reunion was how much I enjoyed seeing Scouts who were older when I started in the troop. I hadn’t seen them in a while and didn’t realize how much I missed them. I also got to see a friend who moved and just came back for the reunion.”
David Barksdale, son of the first Scoutmaster and the fourth Eagle Scout from Troop 68 spoke to the group, sharing a bit of its history.
“My dad had been a Scout as a youth and a leader of a troop in Florida before he married,” Barksdale said. “When our family moved to this area, he became friends with Max Foust, the pastor at Jamestown Presbyterian Church. Although we did not go to that church, members there were interested in starting a Scout troop and Dad was interested in leading one.
About 30 boys joined as charter members and we were ‘off to the races’ so to speak,” Barksdale said.
Barksdale was just shy of 11 years old, the starting age for a Boy Scout when the troop was organized. He was allowed to join the newly formed troop, however. He stopped Scouting when he went to college. But after graduating in 1986 he became involved as an
assistant Scoutmaster for a troop in Raleigh where he lived at the time. His involvement with Scouting continued through the years and he is currently immediate past president of the Old Hickory Council in Winston-Salem, a registered troop leader in Winston-Salem and serves on National Finance and Fund Development in the area of fundraising. Throughout the reunion, current Scouts had to mingle and talk to former Scouts about their experiences. Information gleaned could be used toward a Scouting Heritage Merit Badge. A Scout bingo game also required questioning others to fill in the spaces.
There was a station focused on past Eagle Scouts, a memorabilia table showing patches available throughout the years and a display of equipment used by Scouts in different decades. The skills of older and current Scouts were put to the test with a knot-tying contest. A continuous slide show highlighted events in which different groups had participated.
“Each generation loved seeing their pictures,” said Heather
Mayor Susan Dickenson and Councilmember Pam Burgess visited one of the open homes in the Villas section. They learned that quality of materials of that home is in the mid-range. Yoder said these homes would not be one of the higher-priced ones, selling
Photo courtesy of Town of Jamestown Map of the phases of d.R. Horton’s kinsley development.
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Photo submitted david Barksdale spoke to those gathered for the 50-year reunion of Troop 68. His father started the troop and david was the fourth member to obtain the rank of eagle. scouts today use a red kerchief, but for the occasion, david wore his yellow one that members of Troop 68 originally used.
Machine table drafting table egg chair
Photos courtesy The Rustic Factory Chris Lutzweiler
From The Front
Hamlin rolls seven’s to win in Las Vegas
By R U sse LL sCHMI dT rACIN' WI th rUSS
Denny Hamlin led the Pennzoil 400 in Las Vegas early and often during the 400-mile event, going on to claim his 61st Cup race trophy before an enthusiastic race crowd.
Under clear and warm conditions, the green flag dropped with pole sitter Christopher Bell, yet after two laps, giving up the lead to Hamlin for the first of five times leading a total of 134 laps on the day! Several drivers kept swapping the lead, but it was Bell out front to earn the first stage win with Kyle Larson close behind.
On to the second stage where Larson led often, but it was William Byron narrowly at the line to win the second stage.
The scenario set up was a scene between Hamlin, Bell and Larson fighting at high speed for the lead for good and it was Hamlin with the big win by a narrow half second over a surprised Chase Elliott and Byron.
Larson conquers O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Las Vegas NASCAR Cup regular Kyle Larson re-visited O’Reilly Auto
Parts Series with his 18th checkered flag after reclaiming the lead and holding on to it for the final 45 laps of The LiUNA at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
The race started with pole sitter Sam Mayer besting the rest and led the opening five circuits, before Mayer took over for several dozen laps. But it was Justin Allgaier stretching his legs to lead the next dozen and win the first stage.
Jesse Love and Allgaier fought for a while, but Allgaier claimed the second stage as well with Chase Briscoe close by.
The race to the finish in the final stage saw similar combatants such as Day, Love and Allgaier, but it was Larson’s team coming up with a perfect handling car to earn the win.
Over 2.5 seconds back at the stripe were the cars of Briscoe, Sheldon Creed, Allgaier and Sammy Smith.
The latest points standings indicate Allgaier out front by 13 over Love and 29 ahead of Austin Hill.
Mini’s Corner
Mini Tyrrell will be back behind the wheel of his No. 14 Ram truck this weekend at Darlington. A quick look at his three races this
season saw a pair of 19th place finishes and a 28th at his first street course race in Florida, netting a 20th place in points.
Open Wheel News...IndyCars
The streets of Arlington, Texas were the scene of Indy’s latest race known as the Java House GP of Arlington. The event appeared well-attended watching pole sitter and early lap leader Marcus Ericsson led early for about a dozen laps, but Will Power, Álex Palou and Kyle Kirkwood had other ideas. And while they all led laps, Kirkwood rose to the occasion on the final laps, driving to his sixth career series win.
Kirkwood now leads the series by eight points over Palou and 17 in front of Power.
Antonelli wins first F1 in China
Kimi Antonelli roared onto the racing scene and nailed down his very first F1 win in front of top talents George Russell and seventime champ Lewis Hamilton in China on Sunday.
The race started with Antonelli on his very first F1 pole, yet allowed Hamilton to lead the first lap, only to reclaim the point and go on for the win.
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instead in the mid-to-upper $400,000s. There will be around 200 of those. Townhomes would run around $425,000.
Councilmember Jim Westmoreland asked about the specific number of residences, learning 1,200 apartment units were approved but that number would be considerably less, along with 1,000 houses maximum. Apartments were approved for 500 units but that probably will be around 320. Additionally, there will be 40 casitas, or cottages. Changes are based on the actual land configurations.
Burgess asked about square footage.
“Townhomes will range 1,500-2,400 square feet.”
Yoder said. “We have two different projects planned.
The single-family homes have two-car garages. The smaller townhomes have
one-car garages.”
Dickinson asked about water retention ponds. Yoder said they could be added or removed as needed. The apartments will be developed and managed by DHI Communities, a division of D.R. Horton, run as its own phase of Kinsley, according to Yoder.
Yoder urged the Council to contact him via email after the meeting with more intricate questions.
Colón gave the Council a brief history of development of the property. In late 2025-early 2026 development clearance certificates were issued and building construction began, he said.
“Kinsley is a large master-planned residential community with approximately 637 single-family homes, 345 townhomes, amenity center and open space,” Colón said. “Development includes multiple phases of residential construction.
“It is governed by an approved rezoning and Development Agreement which established specific standards and commitments.
“Ascend Kinsley Apartments is an addition, featuring multi-family rental of
360 units made up of 320 apartments and 40 duplex cottages/casitas in Phase 3 [south of the intersection with Guilford Road and Guilford College Road]. The main access will be on Guilford College Road. It is also governed by an approved rezoning and Development Agreement.”
The Development Agreement is a legally binding agreement between the Town and D.R. Horton and ensures development occurs consistent with rezoning approval. It also defines layout, density and housing types and establishes required amenities, open space, buffers, and design standards. Each phase of the development is approved separately.
Colón said the Agreement was amended and restated on April 8, 2025. He said the Kinsley development and the apartments, Ascend Kinsley, were the reasons for the amendment to the Development Agreement that became Article XIII. The purpose was to organize and clarify terms and conditions.
However, there are no minutes online that show there was a public meeting of any kind scheduled for
April 8.
The Italian (19 years old) teenager’s impressive start was well received by fans and teams alike. Looking at the latest points stats finds Russell just four points ahead of Antonelli and 17 in front of Charles Leclerc.
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In light of the military unrest in the Middle East, two of the upcoming F1 venues have been cancelled. F1 officials are still trying to work out replacement ideas.
From Rumorville
It sounds more and more likely Legacy Motor Club, home of the No.’s 42 and 43 Chevy Cup cars will expand to a three-car operation as early as 2007 according to principal owner Jimmie Johnson. No early hints as to driver choices. That’s it for this week. Look for NASCAR news from a great throwback weekend at Darlington for the Cup, O’Reilly and Truck concerns. We’ll cover other racing venues from around the globe such as IndyCar and F1 as well.
If you have questions or comments, contact Russ at racinwithruss@gmail.com
“The attorneys agreed that this was just a minor amendment that only needed administrative approval,” Colón said. N.C. General Statute 160D-403(d) is the reference. Former Mayor Lynn Montgomery, Johnson, Assistant Town Manager and Town Clerk Katie M. Weiner, Town Attorney Elizabeth M. Koonce and Finance Director Faith Wilson signed the amendment representing the Technical Review Committee.
The D.R. Horton portion of the one-hour Council meeting lasted approximately 30 minutes.
Although there was nearly a capacity audience, there was no public comment on the agenda for the meeting, so citizens could not voice their questions.
“They didn’t answer the questions,” complained Robert Frederick following the meeting. In a Letter to the Editor in the March 11 Jamestown News, he asked several questions, and noted he had a reply from Town Attorney Beth Koonce who said his questions would be answered at the March 12 meeting.
Frederick’s letter also spoke to the density of the
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“While that is fine, I really wanted the authentic pieces that inspired those reproductions. What I found was that while it was indeed possible to find restored and functional versions of the authentic industrial pieces that inspired a lot of the mainstream industrial style, the cost behind them was almost always staggering.
“One morning I was sitting in my office drooling over an authentic crank table online that I wanted so badly for my own desk, but the cost was just inconceivable. And then it just hit me, ‘Why can’t I just do this myself? I have mechanical knowledge, I have the tools, I don’t mind doing the work, so why am I looking at a restoration someone else did?’
“From that moment on, I said I would find a way to find and restore the authentic industrial relics myself.”
He said looking for the most authentic industrial relics is the most exciting part of the entire process,
“Finding original and authentic components is difficult. Most of them I find through industrial auctions where an older manufacturing company has gone out of business and is liquidating all their assets. Word of mouth is also a beneficial way of finding various pieces, but sometimes individuals have unrealistic expectations about what kind of price their piece should bring. Unfortunately, most of the manufacturers of my components went out of business years ago. Finding pieces that are complete without missing any parts can be challenging.”
The largest and most impressive project came thru a customer who found a WWII aircraft engine hoist half-buried in California mud. Lutzweiler thought it was a joke — “until he asked me to load it on my trailer and take it home.” He used one of GTCC’s Aviation Department buildings to assemble the 30-foot-plus
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development relating to the Randleman Reservoir rules. Apparently, the Town said on Dec. 5, 2025, D.R. Horton had complied with the rules.
“There’s no public record that Jamestown’s Planning Board ever met on Dec. 5, 2025,” Frederick said.
“Given no records of Jamestown’s Council having given its consent — which D.R. Horton should have been looking for and getting assurances of as the other party to this agreement — then a process (whether purposeful or negligent) was underway for over a year to keep Jamestown’s Council out of it,” Frederick wrote in a lengthy Facebook post on March 11.
The Council also heard from the Town’s N.C. General Assembly legislative lobbyists Brian Lewis and Skye David of New Frame, providing an update on the upcoming legislative session and any issues that might affect municipalities such as Jamestown. That report will be in the March 25 Jamestown News
To view the meeting, visit www.youtube.com/c/ TownofJamestownNC and click on Live.
tall hoist. It took 10 months, mostly around-the-clock to restore it.
“My customer used it inside his home to make a one-of-a-kind chandelier holding up airplane wings,” Lutzweiler said.
The process to restore a piece is hard. The item must be completely – and painstakingly – disassembled. If something breaks, he must make a new one. He cannot go to Home Depot for a new part. After this, he has all the pieces glass-blasted offsite.
“This dangerous process uses glass beads propelled through an air fed nozzle that are ‘shot’ against the surface at close to 1,000 mph,” Lutzweiler said. “This process removes any of the rust, paint, scale, sludge or most anything else that could be on the metal. The result is completely bare iron that has likely not seen the light of day since it was cast and then
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Mayor
Sarah Glanville Email: sglanville@jamestown-nc.gov Phone: (336) 454-1138
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Jim Westmoreland Email: jwestmoreland@jamestown-nc.gov Phone: (336) 454-1138
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ton, who is currently in charge of all the paperwork needed to keep Troop 68 organized. “The Scoutmaster is in charge of the boys and I am in charge of the parents,” she added with a smile.
Tipton was largely responsible for coordinating the reunion. She used emails of former Scouts, posted the reunion on Troop 68’s Facebook page and counted on word of mouth to spread news of the event. Approximately 80 people attended.
“It was interesting to see the different groups who knew one another congregate and catch up with what each one was doing,” Tipton said. “Many had invested a lot of time as a Scout or as the father of one.”
Currently, Troop 68 has 27 members ages 10-17. Most are on the younger side.
“COVID really hurt us,” Tipton said. “But
there are 22 fifth graders in the Cub Scout Pack and if they all decide to join Scouts we have the potential to double in size.”
Adam Tracey, who is an Eagle Scout, is the current Scoutmaster and he has seven or eight assistant Scoutmasters, four of which are Eagle Scouts themselves.
“The boys provide much of the leadership and planning for the troop, which is great,” said Kara Tracey, Adam’s wife who has twin sons in the troop. “But there is a need for adult leadership to guide them and enable the plans to happen.”
“The Scouting program provides an opportunity for younger boys to build confidence,” Tipton said. “It also shows them how to obtain information needed for activities. Older boys with higher ranks take on more responsibility within the troop and
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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE
SALE OF REAL ESTATE NORTH CAROLINA, GUILFORD COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK 25SP001536-400
IN RE: FORECLOSURE OF A LIEN HELD BY VILLAGES OF MILLSTREAM HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC, FOR PAST DUE ASSESSMENTS UPON 1724 HARGROVE DRIVE MCLEANSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA, AKA BEING ALL OF LOT 53, LONGMORN VILLAGE, SECTION 2, AKA HARTWOOD VILLAGE, PHASE 2, AS SHOWN ON PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 143, PAGE 44, OF THE GUILFORD COUNTY REGISTRY, WHICH IS TITLED TO:
BAO INVESTMENTS, LLC
C/O VELENTA HILL, REGISTERED AGENT AND MEMBER
Foreclosure of Lien filed with the Clerk of Superior Court on July 16, 2025, file #25M001225400. Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in that certain Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Villages of Millstream Homeowners Association, Inc and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Guilford County, North Carolina in Book 4833, Page 404, and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness thereby secured and pursuant to the demand of the owner and holder of the indebtedness secured by said Lien, and pursuant to the Order of the Clerk of Superior Court for Guilford County, North Carolina, entered in this foreclosure proceeding, Law Firm Carolinas, the appointed Trustee, will expose for sale at public auction on March 26, 2026 at 3:00 PM at the usual place of sale at the Guilford County Courthouse, Greensboro, North Carolina, the following described real property (including the house, if any and any other improvements thereon):
Being all of Lot 53, Longmorn Village, Section 2, aka Hartwood Village, Phase 2, as shown on Plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 143, Page 44, of the Guilford County Registry.
many decide to work toward the highest rank of Eagle.”
Barksdale calls Scouting the “School in the Woods” because many activities are held outside.
“Scouting helps prepare young people to make ethical choices,” he said. “Other groups can do this, but Scouting is a huge character builder and has a unique way of preparing youths for life. Many of the skills I learned as a Scout and a Scout leader I still use today in my work.”
Typically, weekly meetings include an opening ceremony, followed by the boys breaking into their patrols, which is lead by a senior patrol leader elected by the others. All members of a patrol help others as each works to accomplish his next rank. They also make plans for upcoming campouts.
The general meetings may include a guest speaker or games.
In 2019, Scout Troop No. 5068 for
LEGAL NOTICES
03/18; 3/25; 4/01 and 4/08/2026 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA GUILFORD COUNTY Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of WILLIAM ALAN RAY, late of Guilford County, North Carolina, the undersigned
Present Owner(s): BAO Investments, LLC c/o Velenta Hill, Registered Agent and Member.
The sale will be made subject to all prior sales and releases and to all deeds of trust, liens, unpaid taxes, restrictions, easements, assessments, leases, and other matters of record, if any. Pursuant to N.C.G.S §4521.10(b), any successful bidder will be required to deposit with Law Firm Carolinas, the Trustee, immediately upon conclusion of the sale a cash deposit not to exceed the greater of Five Percent (5%) of the bid amount or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00).
Any successful bidder shall be required to tender the full balance of the purchase price in cash or certified check at the time Law Firm Carolinas, the Trustee, tenders to him a deed for the property or attempts to tender such deed, and should said successful bidder fail to pay the full balance of the purchase price so bid at the time, he shall remain liable on his bid as provided for in N.C.G.S §45-21.30(d) and (e). This sale will be held open ten (10) days for upset bids as required by law. An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. §45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.
Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination.
The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.
LAW FIRM CAROLINAS
Post Office Box 41027
Greensboro, North Carolina 27404-1027.
Telephone: (336) 378-1899
Signed: March 26, 2026. Jonathon L. Woodruff, Attorney for the Trustee March 18, 25, 2026
AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL ESTATE NORTH CAROLINA, GUILFORD COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK 24SP002844-400 IN RE: FORECLOSURE OF A LIEN HELD BY CARRIAGE WOODS PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INCFOR PAST DUE ASSESSMENTS UPON 5302 WEEPING CHERRY DRIVE BROWNS SUMMIT, NORTH CAROLINA, AKA BEING ALL OF LOT 93, PHASE 2, MAP 2, CARRIAGE WOODS SUBDIVISION RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 142, PAGE 144 OF THE GUILFORD COUNTY REGISTRY, WHICH IS TITLED TO: CAM T. PHAM CA TRUONG
Foreclosure of Lien filed with the Clerk of Superior Court on May 1, 2024, file #24M000165400. Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in that certain Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Carriage Woods Property Owners Association, Inc, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Guilford County, North Carolina in Book 4650, Page 281, and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness thereby secured and pursuant to the demand of the owner and holder of the indebtedness secured by said Lien, and pursuant to the Order of the Clerk of Superior Court for Guilford County, North Carolina, entered in this foreclosure proceeding, Law Firm Carolinas, the appointed Trustee, will expose for sale at public auction on March 26, 2026, at 3:00 PM at the usual place of sale of the Guilford County Courthouse, Greensboro, North Carolina, the following described real property (including the house, if any and any other improvements thereon):
Being all of LOT 93, PHASE 2, MAP 2, CARRIAGE WOODS SUBDIVISION RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 142, PAGE 144 of the Guilford County Registry.
Present Owner(s): Cam T. Pham, Ca Truong. The sale will be made subject to all prior
girls began to meet at JPC on the same night. They follow the same agenda, but their meetings are separate unless joining the boys for a special occasion or service project.
Although Troop 68 held a 25-year reunion and just concluded the 50-year reunion, the consensus is that the troop should not wait another 25 years to do it again.
“Many former Scouts and parents asked for this reunion,” Tipton said. “We did not have time to organize it last year, but I am glad we did it now.
“I would love for my two sons to be able to come back for a reunion. All the boys invest a lot of time and effort in Scouting. They grow and learn together.”
Barksdale noted he tips his “Scout” hat to all the Scouts and leaders who have sustained Troop 68 through the years.
“My dad would be very proud,” he said.
sales and releases and to all deeds of trust, liens, unpaid taxes, restrictions, easements, assessments, leases, and other matters of record, if any. Pursuant to N.C.G.S §4521.10(b), any successful bidder will be required to deposit with Law Firm Carolinas, the Trustee, immediately upon conclusion of the sale a cash deposit not to exceed the greater of Five Percent (5%) of the bid amount or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00).
Any successful bidder shall be required to tender the full balance of the purchase price in cash or certified check at the time Law Firm Carolinas, the Trustee, tenders to him a deed for the property or attempts to tender such deed, and should said successful bidder fail to pay the full balance of the purchase price so bid at the time, he shall remain liable on his bid as provided for in N.C.G.S §45-21.30(d) and (e). This sale will be held open ten (10) days for upset bids as required by law. An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. §45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.
Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination.
The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.
LAW FIRM CAROLINAS Post Office Box 41027
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approximately 18-20 former eagle scouts from Troop 68 attended the reunion.
Current scouts and leaders of Troop 68 were excited to host the event for past scouts.
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Weekly Sudoku
“The 98th Academy Awards” (TV-PG) Award season has come to an end for the time being, and the race to the Oscars this year was one of the more interesting ones we’ve had in past years. With Jessie Buckley (“Hamnet”) being the only obvious shoo-in for her respective category, the other categories have swung in every which way depending on the award show. What is certain is that Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners,” at 16 nominations, now holds the record of having the most noms in Oscar history, surpassing films like “Titanic” (1997) and “La La Land” (2016). Best Casting was a new category this year, and Conan O’Brien came back to host the ceremony
for the second consecutive time. Stream the ceremony at your leisure now! (Hulu)
“Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man” (R) — Cillian Murphy is back in the breakout role that led him to stardom for this crime-drama film that premieres on March 20. Taking place in 1940, approximately seven years after where the series leaves off, the sequel picks up as the order of the Peaky Blinders is up and running again under the leadership of Thomas Shelby’s (Murphy) chaos-loving son, Duke (Barry Keoghan).
Although Thomas himself is living in “self-imposed exile” in the countryside, he returns to Birmingham after it’s been bombed by the Nazis during World War II. Simultaneously, he’s
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WeeK OF MARCH 23, 2026
ARIeS (March 21 to April 19) This week offers new opportunities for adventurous Sheep, both personally and professionally. Single Sheep could find romance with a TAURUS or SCORPIO.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your big break is about to happen in the workplace. Expect to hear more about it within a few days. Meanwhile, enjoy some much-needed fun time.
GeMINI (May 21 to June 20) Your past tendency for breaking promises could be catching up with you. You need to reassure a certain someone in your life that, this time, you’ll keep your word. Good luck!
CANCeR (June 21 to July 22) Watch your tendency to be overcautious in your personal relationships. Give people a chance to show who they are — not who you assume them to be.
LeO (July 23 to August 22) Aspects favor closer attention to
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family matters, especially where it concerns older relatives who might need special care. A coworker has information that can help.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A workplace change causes a temporary delay in your plans. Continue working on your project so that you’ll be ready when it’s time to start up again.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Stick with your plans despite some recent disappointments. Persistence will pay off. Meanwhile, a family member’s health takes a happy turn for the better.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Your gift for seeing through to the heart of a matter (or the heart of a person) impresses someone who is in a position to make you a very interesting offer.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Your colleagues believe in your leadership abilities because you believe in yourself. Your
drawn back into the past he left behind for the sake of the war. Rebecca Ferguson (“Mercy”) and Tim Roth (“260 Days”) co-star. (Netflix)
“Imperfect Women” (TV-MA) — This new
Strange But True
By LUCIe WInBORne
• Adding bubbles to your bath keeps the water warm for a longer amount of time.
• To perform Kermit’s early swamp scene in “The Muppet Movie,” Jim Henson had to spend a day in a 50-gallon steel drum under a pond.
• Wakes were originally held in case the apparently deceased returned to life.
• The word “love” or “zero” in tennis possibly derives from the French word “l’oeuf,” meaning “egg,” which may represent the figure zero.
• Giraffes have the highest blood pressure of any mammal.
• Because the speed of Earth’s rotation changes over time, a day in the age of dinosaurs was 23 hours long.
• The Pyramid of Khufu at Giza, the largest Egyptian pyramid, weighs as much as 16 Empire State buildings.
• A stork shot by a hunter in Germany in 1822 was found with a Central African spear piercing its throat, providing scientists with the
first evidence for long-distance bird migration.
• Soccer stars Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi were born 869 days apart, and their respective eldest sons were also born exactly 869 days apart.
The SkyWheel in Helsinki is the only Ferris wheel in the world featuring a sauna in one of its gondolas.
• “To Have and Have Not,” starring Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall, was made into a movie after director Howard Hawks told Ernest Hemingway he could make a great film from what Hemingway called his worst book.
• Peru is the only country whose English-language name can be typed on a single row of a standard QWERTY keyboard.
• Pulmonary arteries are the only ones in the human body that carry deoxygenated blood.
Thought for the Day: “An optimist stays up until midnight to see the new year in. A pessimist stays up to make sure the old year leaves.” — Bill Vaughan
psychological thriller series premiering March 18 is led by three actresses who have each been in iconic TV shows throughout their careers: Elisabeth Moss (“The Handmaid’s Tale”), Kerry Washington (“Scandal”), and Kate
strength inspires others to follow your example.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) A sensitive situation needs careful handling. Show more patience than you usually do. This will allow everyone time for some really hard thinking.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) You are determined to take charge of a difficult situation and turn it around. Good for you! Accept much-needed help and advice from a LIBRA.
PISCeS (February 19 to March 20) You are able to help people by sensing their deepest pain, but be careful not to let your own emotions get injured. Try to maintain a safe balance.
BORN THIS WeeK: Not many people know this, but yours is the most emotional sign of the zodiac. You are empathetic and have a deep spiritual core that gives you great strength.
They play a trio of friends whose dynamic completely shifts when one of the women, Nancy (Mara), is found dead. With Nancy’s mysterious and sudden death comes secrets from all parties that bubble up to the surface, including a not-so-platonic connection between her husband, Robert (Joel Kinnaman), and friend Eleanor (Washington). This is definitely not a girls’ night you’d want to be a part of! The first two episodes are out now, with the following six releasing every Wednesday. (Apple TV+)
“Young Sherlock” (TV14) — Hero Fiennes Tiffin, most notably known for starring in the “After” romance films, takes on the
of him. Not
his days of larceny and stealing are truly behind him.
Although Sherlock promises his mother that he’ll stay out of trouble, it naturally finds him when he’s found at the crime scene of a murder at his very university. So, he’s forced to figure out a way to prove his innocence, which will undoubtedly sharpen his ingenious sleuthing skills. All eight episodes are available to stream now. (Amazon Prime Video)
Super Crossword
role of the English detective we all know and love - but as the 19-year-old version
quite the seasoned detective we’ve seen Robert Downey Jr. or Henry Cavill play, this Sherlock Holmes is at Oxford University and swears that
Photo courtesy of Apple TV+ elizabeth Moss, left, and kerry Washington star in “Imperfect Women.”
canned salmon: The pantry secret for healthy, budget-friendly meals
By PaTTI
Here’s a pantry staple I don’t write about often enough: canned salmon.
Fresh salmon is one of the healthiest foods you can eat. It’s rich in protein and omega-3 fatty acids, and it’s wonderfully versatile. The problem, of course, is that fresh salmon can also be expensive, seasonal and sometimes difficult to find, especially if you’re trying to buy wild-caught fish instead of farmed.
That’s where canned salmon shines. It delivers the same nutritional benefits as fresh salmon at a fraction of the cost, and it’s always waiting in the pantry when you need it.
When shopping, take a moment to read the label. Health experts recommend choosing wild-caught Pacific salmon whenever possible.
Salmon labeled “wild Alaskan” or “Pacific salmon” is harvested from well-managed fisheries and is a more sustainable choice.
You’ll also notice two types of canned salmon on the shelf: boneless-skinless, and the traditional variety that includes skin and soft bones. If you buy salmon with skin and bones, there is one small drawback: namely, skin and bones. The boneless version is convenient but costs more. The version with bones is economical and just as nutritious. The bones in canned salmon
are pressure-cooked until they become soft and completely edible. In fact, they’re an excellent source of calcium. Many people mash them right into the fish and never notice them. If the idea makes you hesitant, you can easily remove the larger pieces before using the salmon.
A clever trick I’ve used for years is adding a small handful of slivered almonds to recipes made with canned salmon. They add a pleasant texture and completely disguise any remaining bones.
Canned salmon is versatile.
Use it in pasta, salads, chowders or sandwiches. In my house, however, our favorite is salmon patties. Crisp on the outside and tender on the inside, they’re quick to make and satisfying enough for dinner.
Serve them as burgers on buns, make smaller cakes for appetizers or enjoy them alongside a fresh green salad.
SIMPLe SALMON PATTIeS
Yield: 4 servings
Total Time: 30 minutes
1 teaspoon olive oil or avocado oil
1/4 cup green onions, sliced 1/4 cup red bell pepper, minced
1 (14.75-ounce) can pink salmon
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon slivered almonds, optional 1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest, optional
1 teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay) or paprika Olive oil or avocado oil for cooking
Warm 1 teaspoon oil in a skillet over medium-low heat, add the onions and pepper. Saute until just softened. Meanwhile, place the salmon in a bowl and gently break it apart with a fork. Remove any large pieces of skin or bone if desired. Add breadcrumbs and almonds. Add the softened onion and pepper and stir to combine.
In a small mixing bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, eggs, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, lemon zest and seafood seasoning.
Add the mayo mixture to the salmon and mix until well combined and the mixture holds together. If the mixture is too dry, add mayonnaise. If it’s too wet, add breadcrumbs. Form the mixture into 8 patties and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
Heat a thin layer of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties for about 4 to 5 minutes per side, until golden brown and heated through. Serve warm.
Leftover patties can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days, or frozen for up to three months.
• When you make a meringue, be sure to spread it all the way to the crust on all sides. If you do, it won’t shrink.
• “Newspaper bags are handy hand covers in many situations. Keep them close if you are painting, doing a DIY art project, working in the shop with sticky or greasy materials or baking and working with dough. If you are interrupted, simply slip a bag over your hands to answer the phone or door, etc. It’s much quicker than washing and drying your hands, and you can go right back to it once you have dealt with the interruption.” — W.A. in Oregon
• “To clean burned-on bits from your cast iron skillet, scrub with a plastic scrubbie and salt as an abrasive. Dry immediately and rub with oil to keep moist.” — R.T. in Ohio
• Metal shower hooks can be used in the sewing basket to hold safety pins. They can be used in a jewelry box to corral costume rings as well.
• “Line the edges of a plastic shower curtain on both sides with duct tape. Then snip out a few holes through the tape edging. You can use the holes to tie the plastic stretched out between trees for a wind break or as a quick shelter from the rain. You can tie bagged sand to the corners as a car cover. Stake it to the ground under your blanket to avoid ground moisture. Lots of possibilities.” — F.C. in Georgia
• After your dishwasher has run its course, open up the door and let the dishes air-dry. On cold days, there’s the added bonus of humidifying the house with the steam that escapes.
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painted well over 100 years ago. However, immediate care must be taken after this blasting process as raw iron will begin to ‘flash rust’ within minutes.”
Once he has made certain the iron will not rust again, he clear-coats each piece and reassembles them.
Then he turns the finished piece into a piece of furniture.
Lutzweiler does not know how many pieces he has made, probably less than 100, but he said it was a “very exclusive and low volume.”
“I’m fine with that and now only refinish or sell a handful of pieces per year. Each piece takes several weeks to repair and refinish, with one piece in particular taking nearly 10 months.”
The artist works alone in his Jamestown studio but Scott Cain, owner of GFC Machine in High Point, helps with difficult tasks from time to time. Cain has significantly more experience with some machining and his welding is superior.
Lutzweiler restores, crafts or creates all his pieces using real Americanmade industrial pieces. The average piece weighs about 300 pounds but can be used in the most home.
“Many of my tables are
completely acceptable for a normal residential space,” he said. “The majority are the authentic crank table bases. They have multiple uses that have included dining room tables, office desks, boardroom tables, a poker table, coffee tables, concierge desks, even a pool table, or any other use where someone wants an attention-grabbing conversation piece. I’ve also made use of many cranes for egg chairs or chandeliers.
“Really the uses can go about as far as the customer’s imagination, and I am always up for creativity.”
All the mechanical parts work. Sometimes, however, a piece is damaged or needs repair and he must fabricate a new part himself using “smelting, meticulous and delicate welding and crucial machining.”
Pricing ranges from $9,000-over $25,000 for completely restored pieces, depending on rarity and complexity. Unfinished and unrestored sell for $3,000$7,000.
The Rustic Factory is located in a small shop in Jamestown, Lutzweiler’s hometown.
The best way to contact him is by phone at 336-3622626 or to visit his website, TheRusticFactory.com.
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Canned salmon transforms into crisp, flavorful patties in just minutes.
