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MAY 21-27, 2025 vol 47 no 21 | 1 section | 6 pages
Furniture and home décor store opens in Jamestown By norMa B. dennis freelAnce writer ndworddesign@gmail.com From starting school to become a pharmacist to getting a degree in interior design might seem like a stretch, but that is exactly what Kody Bottone did. “I worked in the pharmaceutical industry and took one semester toward becoming a pharmacist but realized I did not want to do that,” Bottone said. “Instead I attended a local community college and studied interior design. I’ve always had a passion for creating beautiful, inviting spaces.” Bottone has never regretted his decision. He recently opened Bottone Home in Jamestown, which features small furnishings and home décor.
“I saw that our community was missing a place to find unique and curated home décor,” he said. “That is what inspired me to open a store.” After purchasing a home in Jamestown a year ago, Bottone noticed empty spaces along Main Street and felt the former trophy shop at 100 E. Main St. would be a good location for his store. “I wanted a small space,” Bottone said. “I love this area and thought this was a good opportunity to bring something like this to Jamestown. The business is not just a showroom, but has new items for sale. I have things you might not find in other stores or don’t have access to unless you are in the industry. I also can help you source what
you are looking for.” Bottone Home opened in April, but plans are to host a grand opening soon. There has already been interest shown in the store and what it offers. Although he has a degree in interior design he has no plans to do that type of work … “yet,” he said. “I am figuring it out.” His main goal is to build a relationship with customers to gain repeat business. “Obtaining things for your home can be ongoing,” Bottone acknowledged. “The idea is to make your home reflect you. “We hope to become part of the community by providing a place where people can find meaningful pieces, thoughtful gifts and new inspiration.” Bottone Home is open
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(above) kody Bottone relaxes against a backdrop of décor that may be used to make a home reflect one’s personal style. Wednesdays-Saturdays from 12-6 p.m. or by appointment. Contact Bottone at 336962-8069.
furniture and unique decorative pieces are featured throughout Bottone Home.
Local fiber artist featured at Fiber Arts Day By CaroL Brooks freelAnce writer cab1hp@gmail.com
Last tree standing Photo by Carol Brooks
Crystal Hesser
New budget to be presented at May 27 Town Council meeting
“There is such a rabbit hole they never knew was there,” she added, laughingly. Hesser, a former advertising copywriter, began her fiber journey by knitting, but that was not satisfying to her. She found fiber work and spinning to have a Zen quality she likes. “It’s meditative,” she said of the craft. see fiBer, pAge 6
Photos by Crystal Hesser
Colorful yarn, yarn on spinning wheel and skeins of yarn.
Photo by Deb Printup
Cedarwood resident deb printup recently captured what she called “the last tree standing” on Mackay road at the d.r. Horton development site. “i grieve for that little tree and its brave heart. only a matter of time before it will be flattened as well when Mckay road is widened.”
By CaroL Brooks freelAnce writer cab1hp@gmail.com The Jamestown Town Council’s regular meeting will be one week later this month, on May 27, due to a scheduling conflict. The recommended fiscal year 2025-26 budget and Capital Improvement Plan will be presented during a public hearing during which discussion will be open to the public. The budget is available for public inspection at the Town Hall. No vote is expected and the Council has scheduled a fourth budget meeting for May 29 for a final review.
The Council is expected to approve the certificate of sufficiency for annexation of 5125 R1 Atwater Drive as well as designate June 24 for the public hearing on the subject. The applicant has also requested rezoning for this property from Agriculture (AG) to Conditional ZoningSingle Family Residential (CZ-SFR). Mayor Lynn Montgomery will present a resolution honoring the Sisters at Pennybyrn and will recognize those who have graduated from the Town’s Citizen Academy. The Council meeting will be at 6 p.m. in the Civic Center at Town Hall. It may be viewed online at www.youtube.com/c/ TownofJamestownNC. Click on “Live.”
Vickrey Chapel Church has new vision
CoMpiLed By CaroL Brooks MEMORIAL DAY EVENT The Jamestown Veterans will hold a Memorial Day event at 11 a.m. May 26 at Wrenn Miller Park, 101 Guilford Road. Parking is available across the street at Town Hall. FIBER ARTISTS WANTED Are you a fiber artist? Do you crochet, knit, quilt, cane chair seats, spin, weave, make baskets or do similar crafts? The Historic Jamestown Society would like to have you participate in Fiber Arts Day on June 7. Maybe you have a sheep or alpaca that would like to accompany you. For more information and to sign up, contact Julia Ebel at ebel@northstate.net or 336-454-1957. Have an event that you think needs to be included in About Town? Email Norma B. Dennis at ndworddesign@gmail.com or Carol Brooks at cab1hp@gmail.com
By norMa B. dennis freelAnce writer ndworddesign@gmail.com In case you missed it, we celebrate Easter here 52 times a year. Join us any Easter Sunday. The congregation at Vickrey Chapel Church acknowledges the risen Savior not just once a year, but every Sunday and invites others to join them. It says so right on the sign in the side yard. The church, which was formerly known as Vickrey Chapel United Methodist Church, has always welcomed visitors. But now it has a new pastor and new vision. “The congregation did not agree with the direction the United Methodists were going and made the decision to follow biblical principles,” the Rev. Jeff Porter explained. “Now the
church is Vickrey Chapel Church and it is non-denominational.” Feeling God’s call to Vickrey Chapel Church, Porter came as its pastor in April. He had previously preached there on occasion. Porter is bi-vocational, also working 40 hours a week as a technical consultant. He participants in short-term mission trips and disaster relief work as well. “I am excited to serve at Vickrey Chapel Church,” Porter said. “I came to partner with the folks here. I want to minister with them, not to them. We are in a transitional stage where we are following a lot of Methodist traditions but deciding how to move forward.” Three areas of the teaching of Jesus they consider most important Photo by Norma B. Dennis are to love God with all your heart, pastor Jeff porter prefers to be close to the congregation when he see Vision, pAge 2 preaches.
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When we think of wool, we often think of sheep, from which the wool comes. We also think about how that wool can be made into sweaters, toboggans, scarves, etc., all pieces of cold weather clothing. And how itchy it can be, depending on the breed of sheep. It is not a matter of just shearing the sheep. There are many steps to be accomplished before the final product is made, steps like cleaning the newly sheared wool, carding to get out the tangles, spinning into yarn, dying, and finally, weaving or knitting. Depending the breed of sheep, there could be even more steps. Crystal Hesser, also known as Spin Up Girl, knows all the ins and outs of fiber preparation and is more than willing to impart her 14 years of wisdom. “I love Fiber Arts Day because it’s a different group of people,” she said. “I get to talk to people who are not fully immersed in the fiber arts. It’s nice to reach out to people [that] this is not their thing.” She gets excited when the people she talks with also get excited about her work.