Jamestown News - October 29. 2025

Town Council October meeting very

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The meeting began with the following statement from Mayor Lynn Montgomery on behalf of the Council:

“We have fielded several questions about Town staffing levels, both during public Council meetings and in individual meetings with citizens at Town Hall.

“The Town currently has 36 full-time employees working with 40 positions funded in this year’s budget. For comparison, we had 34 full-time employees working on the payroll as of July 2025.

“Staffing levels may change over time as employees retire or change jobs or as vacant positions are filled.

“If anyone has any further questions, our Council and our staff are ready to assist you.”

Following Montgomery’s statement, Councilmember Pam Burgess read the following statement, commenting on Mr. Hinsley’s letter to the editor titled “Jamestown City Council ignores request from resident” and dated Sept. 24, 2025: “I want to first start off by quoting a portion of Mr. Hinsley’s remarks: ‘If this indeed is their position to ignore this concern, I will take the position that they have forfeited any public trust typically afforded to public servants. Their willingness to be forthright and transparent about this issue is troubling to say the least.’

“I am going to stop there,” Burgess said, “Now, though the comments address this Council collectively, I want all residents of Jamestown to know that I take these comments very seriously.

“Job descriptions for our four open positions — an equipment operator, a groundskeeper, a park maintenance technician and a fleet mechanic — are available on our website for anyone who would like to apply.

Therefore, I will not ignore or even act as if this letter to the editor does not exist.

“After the September Council meeting, I did contact my colleagues and necessary staff expressing the need to address this ongoing concern to dispel the misinformation. In fact, Councilmember Martha Wolfe moved forward expeditiously by presenting a recommendation. Her recommendation was also a suggestion that she put forth in August. Subsequently, Councilmember Glanville also acknowledged and agreed with this recommendation.

“The recommendation was given the number of employees that worked last fiscal year and the fiscal year in which you, Mayor, have just read. By acknowledging Mr. Hinsley’s letter to the editor, my hope is that he and all residents will feel confident that their voices are

Residents speak out with public comments

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The following are the public comments made at the October Town Council meeting.

Susan Dickenson: “When I woke up this morning the first thing I read was a Rhino Times article someone sent me about tomorrow’s public hearing for Project Titan, code name for a project Guilford County and Burlington want to give $40 million in cash and incentives. The public hearing will be immediately followed by a major economic development announcement event. In the article, Scott Yost wrote, ‘Placing the two public hearings just hours before the announcement demonstrates how the public

hearings no longer serve the purpose they were meant to serve — to allow citizens to provide input on incentives packages, which give away taxpayer money to prosperous companies. But it clearly doesn’t matter what anyone says at these two hearings because this is already a done deal. In fact, even when incentives public hearings are held well in advance of an economic development announcement, those are almost always done deals at that point.’

“Yost then dropped in the requisite quotes about the number of jobs Project Titan will create and that North Carolina’s the top state for business and all that.

“What wasn’t said is that while the State continues to give these millions of dollars to prosperous incoming corporations, residents continue to see rising tax

bills, water and sewer rate hikes, increased erosion and storm water runoff, worsening water and air quality, and fewer services from our government agencies, officials and employees.

“Since entering the mayoral race back in July, I’ve listened to a lot of citizens share their concerns and frustrations about these very issues and more — and I’ve learned a lot. I learned I know less than I thought I did about a lot of things and maybe a little bit more than most about a few things. I found that there is such a thing as a nonpartisan race, that concerned citizens are able to put on political party blinders and focus on the issues that directly impact their daily lives and the lives of their future generations.

“I learned that Jamestown

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The Witch of Ridley Creek was not my grandmother

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Families are not perfect. Most of us have the strange relative in our ancestry, one who liked to ride horses naked, or married seven times, or participated in the Shootout at the OK Corral, or who married Benedict Arnold, as one of my ancestors, Margaret Mansfield, actually did. In December last year I received an email that opened up more searches than ever – my seventh-great grandmother was tried as a witch! While I do not recall exactly where I found this information, it probably came through

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New name, but same gospel message

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General eleCtion

The general election will be held Nov. 4 to elect a new mayor and two members of the Town Council.

Early voting is currently going on in the Council Chambers at Town Hall in Jamestown, 301 E. Main St., from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. The last day for early voting is Nov. 1.

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Members of Cedarwood Garden Club are focused on helping the community prepare for the upcoming Christmas holiday with a special fundraiser on Nov. 8 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will be held at the Cedarwood Swim and Tennis Club, 300 Tangle Dr., Jamestown. A rain date for Nov. 15 has been set.

Featured items will be wreaths, bows and live, small plants decorated for Christmas. Crafters and vendors will also be on site.

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

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Although the exact date the Jamestown Church of God was built could not be established, the little white church on the corner of what is now Harvey Road and Riverdale Drive has been there sharing the gospel message with the community at least since the late 1940s.

“I remember going there as a teenager,” said Bobbie Cruthis who recently turned 91. “The preaching and singing were so good and the people were really friendly.”

The Jamestown Church of God, a Pentecostal Holiness denomination, continues to share the good news of Christ, but has recently undergone a change to its name. Although its message is the same, it is now known as Redemption Corner Community Church.

“We are a Kingdom-teaching church,” the current preacher, Pastor Ronnie Shupe, said. “We preach/teach like Jesus taught.

“It is important to live like Jesus and allow the Holy Spirit

time or stay as long as they want to pray,” Shupe said. In addition to worship, Bible study and special times designated just for praying, members of the church have specific outreach programs to serve the community. Every Monday and Friday from 10 a.m.-noon they conduct a food pantry featuring fresh baked items in the fellowship hall behind the church. Publix is among the donors who help supply the pantry with baked goods, whatever could be found in a grocery store bakery.

When the pantry is open, volunteers also provide Bibles in either English or Spanish to those who want them.

to interpret the living word of God. His word is always the same, but ever-changing (as the Holy Spirit brings new light to its meaning).

“We are also here to serve the community and we want people to understand our purpose,” Shupe explained. “We want to reach out and serve a lot of different people and hope

our name change can help convey that message.”

The church holds Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and morning worship at 10:30 a.m. Most Wednesday nights there is a Bible study at 6:30 p.m. except on the third Wednesday of each month when the church is open just for prayer.

“People can come for a short

There is a food Blessing Box that holds non-perishable items in the parking lot across from the church. People are encouraged to leave food there or take food as needed.

“We see this used all the time,” Shupe said.

Unique to the church is a community prayer box, also located in the parking lot for

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is small enough for every resident to provide input that can make a difference and solutions that bring actionable results.

“I learned that there are a lot of really intelligent, experienced, principled people living here, including this year’s slate of candidates — all of them. And because of that I encourage everyone to get out and vote because no matter the outcome of this year’s race, I really feel that Jamestown citizens will be the ultimate winners.

“And by the way, the Guilford County property tax schedule, the new one, is now online and public comments are being accepted through Nov. 16. I know a lot of people care about rising taxes and that’s a great place to start providing your thoughts.

“Thank you.”

In a second public comment Robert Frederick read a comment from Charles Hinsley who could not attend and did not know, because it was not on the agenda, that Mayor Montgomery would address the problem at that meeting.

“I greet the Council again this evening with a brief comment. I am still very disappointed in not having my concern addressed regarding the controversy about the 11 positions reflected in this year’s staffing chart versus the public comments made by the mayor and town manager that there were not 10 positions allocated in this year’s budget.

“This issue has yet to be clearly explained to me or the citizens of Jamestown. Consequently, this leaves me with no other choice but to continue my public request for an answer. If you want this matter to

end, then publicly address my concern.” Frederick then added his comments:

“What I heard tonight was not the addressing of Mr. Hinsley’s full concern. The staffing chart that he and I both received from the town manager did include 11 new positions. So, there might be 40 on the books in terms of what is being staffed. There might be 36 currently, there might have been 30 last year. Still quite an increase but the staffing level chart says 11 new positions.

“It’s really hard to square what [Hinsley] and I, at this meeting in July, makes sense of from then with what we’re hearing now. It would be great if Jamestown not only kept all those documents publicly available on its website but regularly updated them so we’re not in this position of asking month after month after month for the information that we citizens deserve. We’re paying the bills, after all, through our taxes.

“So, I thank Council for spending a little time on this issue. I hope that the rest will be resolved and some understanding will happen in terms of what the staffing chart should say as opposed to what it does say or at least the one that we received.

“I’m sorry that it has taken from July when we first met — I first spoke about it in May — until Mr. Hinsley’s letter to the editor had to call it out publicly in the Jamestown News before it finally started to get attention from Council.

“Thank you for your time. I look forward to hearing about that staffing chart next time.”

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the past few years. It contains a box filled with pen and paper on which anyone can write a prayer request and a covered drop box in which to put them.

“Some people sign their names and some don’t,” Shupe said. “I check it every week or two. Then we pray as a congregation for each request.”

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being heard, their concerns are not being ignored, and that our residents should come first as the Town charter states.

“Thank you.”

in regular Council business

Councilmember Martha Wolfe reported that the Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) approved the Town’s Bike and Pedestrian Plan from Guilford College Road to East Fork Road in August. It then went to the NCDOT for approval.

“This is the first cog in the wheel to get funding,” Wolfe said.

Eli Arnold is the new High School Representative from Ragsdale High School. He gave a rundown of recent and upcoming events, including many sports events.

Guilford County Sheriff’s Office reported 15 reports in September, four were theft of property, three were school incidents (all fights at Ragsdale), four calls for service and one each trespassing and domestic. There were 115 self-initiated calls and five citations issued in Jamestown.

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sustaining momentum into the next quarter.”

manager’s report

Town Manager Matthew Johnson recognized Wilson for becoming a Civic Fellow by completing the “Leading for Results” course at the School of Government at UNC Chapel Hill. The program focuses on organizational leadership.

Johnson also said the Town has received notification that several key agreements regarding right-of-way encroachment agreements with NCDOT are being reviewed and some have been approved.

Approval means the Main Street water line replacement project and installation of radar speed signs along Guilford Road for traffic safety can move forward.

Several small stormwater projects are underway.

“The new inclusive playground at Jamestown Park has received very heavy use since its recent opening,” Johnson said. “Permits for the new dog park, shelters, accessible bathrooms and volleyball court are being acquired.”

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Plans for additional outreach programs include a book exchange and renewing the observance of an annual Jamestown Jamboree in the fall, with games, rides, free food and live music.

“We welcome visitors to our church,” Shupe said. “Our philosophy is come in as a visitor, leave as family.”

Understanding the power of prayer, members occasionally host drive-through prayer lines near Harris Teeter in Adams Farm or at the church.

A town named ‘James’ by Susan

Clinard Dickenson

There once was a town named “James,” With race cars and low-flying planes.

The River was Deep, the taxes were steep, And the services showed signs of strain.

They loved their natural habitat, their Main Street and neighborly charm;

But an unexplained push to double in size, Has the town razing its forests and farms.

“Affordable housing,” the townsfolk were told, “will bring in lots of bucks, More shoppers, more neighbors, more tax revenue, plus half of a new garbage truck!”

“But our watershed,” the townsfolk replied, “the protected wetlands and streams!?” The lawyers drew papers as the people protested, and the town council stuck to the scheme.

Mayor Montgomery sat at the front as the others fell in line, Rayborn, Capes, Straughn and Wolfe, all signed on the dotted line.

One and a half years later…

Bull Run looks like mud, trees are gone, and construction dust is flying.

DR Horton is paying its taxes, yet ours are all still rising.

Twenty mil is the budget this year

But half of it leaves town,

To fund a solution for water pollution From landfills and sourcepoints all around. There’s $4.8 mil for the salaries of 40 employees (we think), $500k for the sheriff, And $3.1 mil for the links.

That leaves behind a bottom line of a little over one mil; To maintain our town, update our plans, and engage the people’s will. Change is due, the time is now, don’t wait for things to get worse. A vote for Susan means you’ll be choosin’ The one who’ll put CITIZENS FIRST.

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Brandon Emory from Alliance Code Enforcement (ACE) reported 24 cases abated in September and 15 new cases opened. The abatements include an animal complaint, zoning violations, overgrown lots, junk or nuisance vehicles, open storage problems and minimum housing cases. They also removed 32 illegal signs last month.

Since beginning work in Jamestown ACE has opened 517 cases and abated 485. That is a 94 percent abatement rate.

The Town contracts with ACE to help maintain a safe, healthy and attractive community. Casey Martin is the local ACE representative.

“We try to establish a really good rapport with the community,” Emory said. “A lot of abatements can be made without having to go through a long process of notices. It’s not us versus them.”

Residents can file complaints several ways. One is on ACE’s website (alliancecodeenforcement.com), on the Town’s website (www. jamestown-nc.gov) or by calling the Planning Department.

parks and rec

The Parks and Recreation Quarterly Report shows a 23 percent increase at the golf course over the same quarter of 2024, with $44,683.68 revenue. Cart and range revenue grew by 37 percent over the previous year, food and beverage revenue increased by 32 percent, golf shop sales increased 35 percent. All this while green fee revenue rose 10 percent and there was an 8 percent increase in rounds played.

The course hosted five outings. There were only two weather days.

“We’re really pleased with these numbers,” said Faith Wilson, finance officer, who gave the report in the absence of P&R Director Scott Coakley. “Overall, [this] reflects a period of strong financial performance and high player activity. Continued focus on customer service, events and optimizing underutilized revenue areas will be key to

“There was a near record crowd at the last Music in the Park Oct. 3 — an estimated 5,300 persons in attendance. We’ve already started working on next year’s events.”

Town Hall will be closed Nov. 11 for Veteran’s Day. This will cause some changes to garbage and recycling collection with items picked up one day later. Town Hall will also be closed Nov. 27 and 28 for Thanksgiving with no impact on garbage/ recycling collection.

in other business

Darlene Fete and Robert Garland were reappointed to the Planning Board. Both were appointed to the Board to serve unexpired terms of former members. With this reappointment, they will both serve their first fiveyear term on the board.

Mayor Montgomery presented Pinecroft-Sedgefield Fire Department Chief Derek Carson a proclamation declaring October as Fire Prevention Month in Jamestown.

Councilmember Rebecca Rayborn presented a proclamation declaring Oct. 20-26 as Friends of the Library Week to members of the Friends of the Jamestown Public Library. Jean Regan mentioned anyone could join for only $10 a year.

In the consent agenda: Veterans Day 2025 was recognized in Jamestown with a proclamation as was National Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2025. The Council also approved an Addressing Agreement with Guilford County regarding who is responsible for addresses. Also approved in the consent agenda was an easement agreement between the Town and Barton Weeks for the construction of a sidewalk at 301 Oakdale Road near the intersection with Jackson Street. The easement is necessary due to the limited width of the existing right-of-way of the road.

The Town proposes a pedestrian and utility easement.

Following the regular session, the Council went into closed session to discuss a personnel matter and attorney-client privilege regarding 545 Oakdale Road and 301 Lee St. No further action was conducted when the regular session resumed.

Pamaila (Pam) Burgess Email: pburgess@jamestown-nc.gov Phone: (336) 454-1138

Sarah Glanville Email: sglanville@jamestown-nc.gov Phone: (336) 454-1138

Town Manager Matthew Johnson Email: mjohnson@jamestown-nc.gov Phone: (336)

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Letter to the Editor

Jamestown town CounCil responds to mr. Hinsley’s request

At the Oct. 21st Town Council meeting, the mayor read a prepared statement which she claimed was in response to having received “several questions about the town’s staffing levels.” Although she did not specifically direct her statement to me by name, it was obvious that her statement was in response to my request at the September meeting and my article published on Sept. 24, 2025, in the Jamestown News. However, what I will say in response to her incomplete and deceptively worded statement is that it did not provide a definitive explanation of the issue. The issue being, “Why did the Town Manager declare in June that there were 30 full-time positions and that he budgeted for 40 full-time positions?” When in actuality there are 11 positions – 9 full-time and 2 part-time positions – that are reflected in this year’s staffing chart. This, in my opinion, is the impetus of the misunderstanding and controversy which he, the Town Manager, created and which the Mayor did not specifically address.

The Town Manager, the Mayor, and a couple of members of the Council have doubled downed on trying to prevent the public from really learning the truthful facts of what the actual staffing levels are. Why???

The Mayor’s statement was an obvious orchestrated gesture to try and show a level of responsiveness to ongoing complaints from the residents. However, it was simply an act of appeasement. She had no true intent of addressing the real issue otherwise she would have given a different response.

The best thing we, the citizens of Jamestown can do to change this, is to come out and vote on election day. Then our voice can be heard much more loudly!

— Charles L. Hinsley

Dear Editor,

I am writing in support of electing Cliff Paddock to the Jamestown Town Council. Though I no longer live in the area, I continue to volunteer there, in large part, due to Cliff’s leadership and efforts to support the community.

Through participating in projects, such as, fundraising for “Feeding Lisa’s Kids,” blood drives, school supply collections, and the Jamestown Christmas Parade for a number of years, I have had the opportunity to see how organized, knowledgeable, creative, and inclusive Cliff Paddock is. He is always willing to listen, encourages others’ ideas and is appreciative of them.

This ability to pull together diverse individuals/ groups to achieve goals that benefit the community is the reason I think Cliff stands out from the other candidates.

— Donna Augugliaro

Dear Editor,

I’m writing to encourage all citizens of Jamestown to vote to elect Rebecca Mann Rayborn as mayor. I’ve had the privilege of serving on the council with Rebecca for the last eight years. During her tenure she has served as the Mayor Pro Tempore for the last two years, as well as the liaison to the Parks and Recreation Committee, Planning Board and the Livable Communities Committee. What I appreciate most about Rebecca is her calm demeanor and openminded approach to all issues. She listens and works hard to find solutions which are in the best interests of the town and its citizens. Her experience and commitment make her the only choice for mayor.

— Lynn Montgomery

Dear Editor, Rebecca Mann Rayborn is a life-long resident of Jamestown. She understands the town and its significant historical history. She knows the schools, parks, important landmarks, hiking trails, restaurants, shops and the ever-expanding neighborhoods.

One of her favorite places is the Jamestown Public Library. She supports many of the library programs and events including the annual BBQ and book sale. She can be seen at the library on movie nights or a summer sleepover.

I have gotten to know Rebecca because we are both Friends of the Jamestown Public Library. She is an active member and a valued volunteer. She offers suggestions and is a good listener. Her extensive knowledge of Jamestown makes her an extraordinary networker, problem solver and diplomat. She is friendly, approachable and open to discussion. Without reservation, I endorse Rebecca Mann Rayborn in the upcoming election to be the new mayor of Jamestown.

— Jenny Naples

A community service of wholeness, healing and hope

press release

Grief is the natural response to loss. Sometimes, however, our losses are too many — and too much — to manage alone.

Wesley Memorial will hold its annual Community Service of Wholeness, Healing & Hope at 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, in the church sanctuary. This special service is designed to help all who are hurting find

Family Search or Ancestry. I immediately started doing the genealogical research but realized this was not my relative but another similarly named Margaret Mattson.

To say I was disappointed would be an understatement. It would have made a great story.

Since hers is interesting and I had already done a lot of research before realizing it was a different Margaret, here is the story of The Witch of Ridley Creek.

Margaret Ericsdotter Mattson and her husband Nils had come to New Sweden in the American colonies from their Swedish homeland around 1658 and settled in what is now Delaware County, Pa. They raised a son and established a successful farm, raising the anger of new arrivals, the Dutch and English, who could not find good farmland. Nils had even fought for the colonies against the Dutch. Margaret was a reputed healer working in the Finnish tradition. [She may have been born in Sweden to Finnish parents.] After New Sweden was taken over by the British, some of her neighbors claimed that she had bewitched cattle.

Now, her friends and neighbors were accusing her of witchcraft. At the time, healers were sometimes considered witches.

Mattson, along with Yeshro (alternatively spelled Gerto, Getro, Gethro) Hendrickson, were tried twice for witchcraft, first at a preliminary hearing on Dec. 27, 1683, and later Feb. 27, 1684, in Philadelphia before the Provincial Council. Mattson was 53.

The trial was front page news for weeks in Pennsylvania newspapers in 1684. It was the first – and only – official trial for witchcraft ever in that state. This was nine years before the infamous Salem Witch Trials.

None other than Proprietor and Gov. William Penn was the presiding judge in the trial of Mattson and Hendrickson and he acted as the prosecutor. Both women were accused of cursing cows and casting spells and bewitching animals. Some cows in the area had stopped giving milk, leading to the accusation.

Penn was Pennsylvania’s namesake and founding father. A Quaker, in 1681, King, Charles the II of England granted Penn a large tract of land in the colonies. This tract later becomes the states of Pennsylvania and

God’s direction and peace as they face losses of all types — physical, emotional, and spiritual.

A reception will be held immediately following the service.

The service is open to the community and is provided by Wesley Memorial’s Stephen Ministry, a ministry that provides one-to-one Christian care to people who

are hurting. Music for the service will be provided by soloists Priscilla Smith and Isabel Cruz, Wesley Memorial’s Director of Contemporary Worship Music Caleb Janney, and pianist Josef Walker.

Wesley Memorial Methodist Church is located at 1225 Chestnut Drive in High Point.

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Delaware. It was nearly 100 years before this land would become a nation of its own.

Penn ensured the immigrants had a fair trial by providing an interpreter, as Margaret did not speak English, despite living in the colonies for over 30 years. Several Swedish immigrants were on the second jury. Surprisingly, Mattson was allowed to defend herself. Women were not allowed to take the stand in criminal cases until the 19th century.

So-called witnesses took the stand.

Henry Drystreet affirmed to the jury that 20 years prior he had been told that Mattson was a witch.

The records report Drystreet’s testimony. Actual translation, including spelling errors:

“He was tould 20 years agoe, that the prisoner at the Barr [Mattson] was a witch, and that several cows were betwitcht by her; also, that James Saunderling’s mother tould him that she bewitched her cow, but afterwards said it was a mistake, and that her Cow should doe well again, for it was not her cow but another person’s that should dye”.

Charles Ashcom, a neighbor, said he was told by Mattson’s own daughter, who lived on a farm next to her parents, she had to sell her cattle because her mother had bewitched them.

Ashcom also stated, “That one night the daughter of ye prisoner [Mattson] called him up hastily, and when he came she sayd that there was a great light but just before, and an old woman with a knife in her hand at ye bedd’s feet, and therefore shee cryed out and desired Jonathan Symcock to take away his calves, or else she would send them to hell.”

This apparently relates to Anthony Nelson’s wife, not Mattson’s daughter. He was the Mattson’s son. Nelson would be the English equivalent of Nilsson, the son of Nils. The Mattson’s had no daughters.

Several other witnesses testified to Mattson’s witchcraft doings.

Then Mattson took the stand. She denied Drystreet’s accusations and was visibly upset when her “daughter’s” testimony was brought up.

Mattson said all the accusations were hearsay since no one spoke of their own experiences.

“Art thou a witch?” Penn asked Mattson. Research is confusing. One report says she denied it was so, another

that she agreed she was a witch.

“Hast thou ever ridden through the air on a broomstick?” Mattson appeared confused by this question and legend says Penn then mentioned she had a perfect right to ride on a broomstick since there was no law against it.

After deliberation, the verdict was read to the packed courtroom: “We find Margaret Mattson guilty of having the Comon Fame of a Witch, but not Guilty in the manner and Forme as She stands Endicted.” (Remember, this was British Colonial America so British English was used.)

Hendrickson was given the same verdict.

It is believed the charge was a means to take over the Mattson’s fertile land.

The women were guilty, but only of having the reputation of being witches, not actually committing witchcraft. It wasn’t a crime of having the reputation of being a witch. So they were set free.

However, Mattson didn’t get off without some kind of punishment. Both her and Hendrickson’s husbands, and perhaps even her son, Anthony Nelson, were fined 50 pounds each, which was kept as a bond for good

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behavior. If no further charges were made against the women for six months, the money would be returned.

This was a Quaker practice known as a “Peace Bond.”

The trial lasted just one day.

The transcript of the trial is available online. The record is found in Vol. 1 of the Colonial Records of Pennsylvania in which the proceedings of the Provincial Council are recorded. There were no official laws against witchcraft in Pennsylvania until 1718, after Penn’s death, when the province adopted English laws. Apparently Mattson never denied being a witch and lived the rest of her life known as The Witch of Ridley Creek.

When is a witch not a witch? Was she or wasn’t she? We all talk to animals, pets and many people have been healed without proper medical attention.

Maybe one of my teachers thought she knew more about my alleged history than I did. In elementary school we did Macbeth and I was cast as one of the three witches! Our lines together were, “Double, double, toil and trouble. Fire burn and cauldron bubble.”

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In celebration of National Transfer Student Week (Oct. 20-24), Guilford Technical Community College is partnering with North Carolina State University to launch Wolfpack Connect a transfer program allowing eligible students to transition to N.C. State after completing an associate degree program at GTCC.

Beginning in the spring of 2026, the program is open to students pursuing associate degrees in select disciplines and is designed to reduce barriers, save time, and lower the cost of earning a bachelor’s degree. Students will benefit from early guidance from N.C. State advisors, tailored academic planning, and guaranteed admission to N.C. State, provided program requirements are met.

The 25th edition of the Jamestown Rotary Christmas Parade will be back on Main Street, Sunday, Dec. 7 beginning at 3 p.m. Entries are now being accepted for this event, sponsored since 1999, by the Rotary Club of Jamestown. This year’s parade will feature floats, bands, scout troops, antique cars, dance units, martial arts displays and much more. Since 2017, the Christmas Parade has been co-sponsored by the Mary Perry Ragsdale YMCA. This sponsorship is an important part of the parade’s success each year.

Martha Wolfe will serve as the 2025 Christmas Parade Grand Marshal. Wolfe retired as town clerk for Jamestown after 21 years of service. She served three terms on the town council. She was mayor pro temp from 2019 to 2023.

When asked about the parade, Wolfe responded by saying, “It’s a wonderful event. It kicks off the holiday. She continued by saying, “It’s a lot of work and chaotic on the day of the parade. It’s just so much fun.” And when asked about how she felt about being named this year’s grand marshal, she responded by saying, “What a great way to end my service to Jamestown.”

Each entry will be judged by members of the Jamestown Town Council and the winners for Best Holiday Performance, Best Float, Best Decorated Car and Holiday Spirit will be presented awards by the Jamestown Rotary and parade co-sponsors in January.

For the second year in a row the parade will be made available for viewing on YouTube and other social media platforms.

Organizations interested in joining the 2025 parade can get their entry forms and parade rules from the Jamestown Rotary web site at jamestownrotaryclub. com, or by contacting the Club at jamestownncrotary@gmail.com.

The parade begins at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 7 at Jamestown Town Hall, 301 E. Main Street. Anyone interested in joining the volunteer team to help out on parade day, please email the club at jamestownncrotary@gmail.com.

For more information contact Cliff Paddock at jamestownncrotary@gmail.com, jamestownrotaryclub.com

“This partnership reflects our commitment to helping students achieve their educational goals while saving

money,” said GTCC President Anthony Clarke, Ph.D. “Wolfpack Connect encourages and supports our students along the way of pursuing a four-year degree that guarantees admission into one of the state’s leading universities.”

To be eligible for Wolfpack Connect, GTCC students must maintain at least a 3.0 GPA, earn either an associate in arts or associate in science degree with help from N.C. State transfer guidelines and the N.C. State transfer planner, and meet all N.C. State transfer admission deadlines. Students can choose from over 100 majors and concentrations offered at N.C. State.

Students should have less than 30 transferable college credits completed or in progress at the time they begin formal participation in the Wolfpack Connect program. Students should have at least one year left of coursework (30 or more college credits) to complete at GTCC when they start the program.

OPINION

Wolfpack Connect is the fifth transfer program with guaranteed acceptance GTCC has with North Carolina universities. Those universities are: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, University of North Carolina at Wilmington, and Appalachian State University. There are additional transfer programs across North Carolina through the UNC system as well as N.C. Independent Colleges and Universities (NCICU).

For more information about Wolfpack Connect and how to apply, visit gtcc.edu/student-life/student-successcenter/university-transfer-services/ wolfpack-connect.php

Smack dab in the middle

By May Martin Bryan

Just when we thought Gene Nichol might take a breather, he brings us another book — “Now What: How North Carolina Can Blaze a Progressive Path Forward.”

It is his fourth in eight years. How can he be so prolific?

Nichol doesn’t take all the credit. In fact, he says he has plenty of help. He’ll tell you he ought to dedicate the book to those who continue to give him so much unsettling and ominous material.

He names the Republican leaders of our General Assembly, the Republicandominated North Carolina Supreme Court, and the UNC Board of Governors.

The titles of Nichol’s previous books speak for themselves.

“The Faces of Poverty in North Carolina: Stories from Our Invisible Citizens” (2018) shines a light on our neighbors and families who are working hard and still falling behind.

“Indecent Assembly: The North Carolina Legislature’s Blueprint for the War on Democracy and Equality” (2020), provides a blistering account of how

political power is twisted to silence the people it should serve.

“Lessons from North Carolina: Race, Religion, Tribe, and the Future of America” (2023), reflects on how our struggles here mirror the nation’s and takes a hard look at inequality, democracy, and faith in the public square.

Taken together, Nichol’s books read like chapters of a long, hard saga: the ongoing battle for the soul of North Carolina. “Now What” is the next installment: a slim, powerful volume published by Blair. In spite of everything happening nationally, Nichol’s eyes are firmly on the alarming state of our own state. “Now What” isn’t a book about Trump or national politics, though the national chaos provides a troubling backdrop and some important context.

Nichol’s life has been dedicated to studying, teaching, and defending the Constitution. As a professor at the UNC School of Law — and before that, as the dean at UNC Law, dean at University of Colorado Law School — he knows a thing or two about constitutional law.

But he’s clear that you

don’t have to be a constitutional scholar to know that something’s gone off the rails in North Carolina. You don’t need a law degree to feel it in your bones.

In “Now What,” Nichol lays it out plainly. The power grabs, the gerrymandering, the partisan court battles, and the disregard for checks and balances are unconstitutional, and are eroding our very democracy.

He looks us right in the eye and says we’re not heading toward a constitutional crisis. We’re smack dab in the middle of one. He asks dense, hard questions that might show us how far we have fallen from the ideals of democracy. “Who would have thought that in North Carolina, one political party would illegitimately amass, and vest, such disproportionate political and judicial power that constitutional democracy could be effectively thwarted so that lawmakers could boldly rule without the consent of the governed?”

But the answers to these questions don’t have to be complex. Nichol reminds us that people before us have fought much harder for fundamental rights and democ-

racy. They have stormed the beaches of Normandy, been beaten nearly to death like civil rights leader Fannie Lou Hamer, or taken a “hate-filled bullet like Dr. King.”

Nichol invokes an unexpected constitutional scholar. He paraphrases Bruce Springsteen: When all the checks and balances have been stripped away, when the guardrails are gone, the only thing standing between us and chaos is the people themselves — ordinary citizens stepping up to be the guardians of democracy. In Nichol’s words, “it is the marching feet, the joined hands, the met minds, and the beating hearts of the much-moved people of North Carolina.”

If we don’t get up and fight, we don’t even have a chance. He quotes Hamer: If we fight and fall, at least we will fall forward toward freedom and justice. Nichol implores us to “make our mark now, or the cause of North Carolina will surely fail.”

May Martin Bryan is daughter of D.G.

NOTICE OF SALE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GUILFORD

GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE

SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION

25CV003381-400

MidFirst Bank

Plaintiff, v.

Dalibor Maksimovic; Marija Maksimovic; Secretary of Housing & Urban Development; Fox Hollow HOA, Inc.

Defendant(s).

Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the Order for Judicial Sale dated June 3, 2025. the undersigned will expose for sale at public auction at the usual place of sale at the Guilford County courthouse at 10:00 AM on November 5, 2025, the following described real estate and any improvements situated thereon, in Guilford County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Dalibor Maksimovic; Marija Maksimovic, dated August 5, 2014 to secure the original principal amount of $117,826.00, and recorded in Book No. 7621, at Page 2881 of the Guilford County Public Registry. The terms of the said Deed of Trust may be modified by other instruments appearing in the public record. Additional identifying information regarding the collateral property is below and is believed to be accurate, but no representation or warranty is intended.

Address of property: 5507 Whitley Way, Greensboro, NC 27407

Tax Parcel ID: 156117

This sale is subject to all prior liens and encumbrances and unpaid taxes and assessments including any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required from the highest bidder and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. This sale will be held open ten days for upset bids as required by law. After the expiration of the upset period, all remaining amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in a timely manner will result in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending the outcome of any resale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid.

SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD

TENANTS residing at the property: be advised that an Order for Possession of the property may be issued in favor of the purchaser. Also, if your lease began or was renewed on or after October 1, 2007, be advised that you may terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days written notice to the landlord. You may be liable for rent due under the agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

The date of this Notice is 19th day of September, 2025.

Grady I. Ingle, NC State Bar No. 16692

Attorney for Comissioner, Ingle Law Firm, PA 13801 Reese Blvd West Suite 160 Huntersville, NC 28078 (980) 771-0717

Oct. 22, 29, 2025

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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

NORTH CAROLINA - GUILFORD COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 24 CVS 020727-400

Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in a judgment bearing the caption “U.S. Bank Trust National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as owner trustee for RCAF Acquisition Trust, Plaintiff vs. Ben Earl Junior Johnson and wife, Danyiell Nicole Wright Johnson; First Arkansas Bank and Trust; United States of America, Lienholder; Johnson Private Ministerial Fund; and Substitute Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee, Defendants” 24 CVS 020727-400 Guilford County and pursuant to the terms of the judgment, the undersigned Commissioner will offer for sale that certain property as described below. Said sale will be held in the City of Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at the Guilford County Courthouse door 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 as follows: Sumner Township, Guilford County, North Carolina

BEGINNING at a point in the western margin of Drake Road (S.R. 1137),

The same being the southeast corner of Lot 1 of the Avery V. Osborne and Irene D. Osborne Subdivision, a plat of which is recorded in Plat Book 98, page 67, Guilford County Registry; thence from sad BEGINNIG POINT, along and with the western margin of Drake Road, the following courses and distances: South 3 deg. 43 min. 5 sec. West 181.99 feet, South 2 deg. 18 min. 37 sec. East 446.52 feet and South 2 deg. 26 min. 37 sec. East 426.75 feet to a point in the southern line of the tract of land conveyed to Avery V. Osborne by deed recorded in Book 3124, page 311, Guilford County Registry; thence with the southern line of said tract of land, North 86 deg. 8 min. 25 sec. West 950.84 feet to a point in the western boundary of said tract of land; thence with the western boundary of said tract of land, North 3 deg. 51 min. 35 sec. East 1053.07 feet to a point in the boundary of said tract of land; thence with the boundary of said tract of land and the southern line of Lot 1 of said Avery V. Osborne and Irene D. Osborne Subdivision, South 85 deg. 56 min. 46 sec. East 855.53 feet to the point and place of the BEGINNING, SAVE AND EXCEPT therefrom all of Lot 1 of the Jade Osborne Subdivision, according to a plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 80, page 72, Guilford County Registry, said Lot 1 of the Jade Osborne Subdivision having been previously conveyed to Jade Osborne by Avery V. Osborne and Irene D. Osborne by deed recorded in Book 3487, page 1856 Guilford County Registry, The foregoing description is based in part, on an unrecorded survey of Robert E. Wilson, Inc. dated 12/16/80, Job Nos. 32505 and 32593.

LEGAL NOTICES

Property Address: 5552 Drake Road, Greensboro, NC 27406

Parcel #: 143771

The property is being sold “as is”, without warranties, subject to all taxes, special assessments and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Any assessments, costs or fees resulting from the sale will be due and payable from the purchaser at the sale.

A cash deposit or certified check (no personal check) in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the high bid will be required at the time of the sale. The sale will be held open for ten days for upset bids as required by law.

BY: Susan R. Benoit, Commissioner Post Office Box 2505 Fayetteville, NC 28302 (910) 864-6888 FV: 13577053

HUTCHENS LAW FIRM 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, NC 28311 Oct. 22, 29, 2025

AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

GUILFORD COUNTY - NORTH CAROLINA FILE NUMBER: 25SP000650-400

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust executed by ELIZABETH S. ZERFASS dated October 24, 2018 in the amount of $111,500.00 and recorded in Book R8099 at Page 2432 in the Guilford County Public Registry by ANTHONY MASELLI OR GENEVIEVE JOHNSON, EITHER OF WHOM MAY ACT, Substitute Trustee, default having been made in the terms of agreement set forth by the loan agreement secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, ANTHONY MASELLI OR GENEVIEVE JOHNSON, EITHER OF WHOM MAY ACT, having been substituted as Successor Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Official Records of Guilford County, North Carolina, in Book R8905, Page 2434, 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 in Guilford County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, on November 13, 2025 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 as follows:

PARCEL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER(S):

7853-02-8066

ADDRESS: 2814 CYPRESS PARK RD, GREENSBORO, NC 27407

PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): UNKNOWN HEIRS OF ELIZABETH S. ZERFASS, DECEASED

THE LAND DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SITUATED IN THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF GUILFORD, AND IS DESCRIBED IN DEED BOOK R8099, PAGE 2432, AS FOLLOWS:

THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF GUILFORD, STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

BEGINNING AT A NAIL IN THE NORTHERN MARGIN OF CYPRESS PARK DRIVE (FORMERLY TWIN LAKES DRIVE), SAID

BEGINNING POINT BEING ABOUT SOUTH

46 DEGREES WEST 481.08 FEET FROM THE SOUTHWEST INTERSECTION OF PINECROFT ROAD AND CYPRESS PARK DRIVE; THENCE SOUTH 47 DEGREES 36 MINUTES WEST

47 FEET TO A NAIL; THENCE SOUTH 60

DEGREES 19 MINUTES WEST 40 FEET TO A NAIL; THENCE NORTH 66 DEGREES 12

MINUTES 46 SECONDS WEST 31.12 FEET TO AN ESTABLISHED IRON PIPE IN THE LINE OF FLAVIA HOLT FOUSHEE HIEIRS; THENCE ALONG FOUSHEE’S LINE NORTH 53

DEGREES 07 MINUTES 57 SECONDS WEST

83.19 FEET TO AN IRON PIPE; THENCE WITH THE LINE OF FOUSHEE NORTH 03

DEGREES 00 MINUTES 23 SECONDS EAST

189 FEET TO AN EXISTING IRON PIPE; THENCE WITH THE LINE OF GREENSBORO CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION NORTH 7

DEGREES 48 MINUTES 31 SECONDS EAST

20.35 FEET TO AN ESTABLISHED IRON PIPE, A CORNER WITH THE GREENSBORO CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION; THENCE SOUTH 34 DEGREES 36 MINUTES EAST

266.38 FEET TO A NAIL IN THE NORTHERN MARGIN OF CYPRESS PARK ROAD, THE POINT AND PLACE OF BEGINNING, BEING THAT PROPERTY SHOWN ON SURVEY BY ROBERT E. WILSON, INC., DATED JUNE 17, 1993, JOB NO. 49.432 ENTITLED “SURVEY FOR: NEAL O. DAGENHART AND PAMELA M. DAGENHART” TO WHICH REFERENCE IS HEREBY HAD.

Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in N.C.G.S. §45-21.23.

Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by N.C.G.S. §7A-308(a)(1).

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition are expressly disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws.

A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale.

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior

to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in its sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property: An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

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.

Sarah A. Waldron or Terrass Scott Misher, Esq ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC Attorneys for the Substitute Trustee

13010 Morris Rd., Suite 450 Alpharetta, GA 30004

Telephone: (470) 321-7112

Oct. 29; Nov. 5, 2025

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25SP001204-400 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY GUILFORD COUNTY - NORTH CAROLINA

UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by Helmsman Homes, LLC dated August 4, 2022 and recorded on August 10, 2022, in Book 8647 at Page 453484, 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 November 6, 2025 at 10:00 AM 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: 3905 Sedgegrove Road, Greensboro, NC 27407

Tax Parcel ID: 141253

Present Record Owner: Helmsman Home, LLC

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. 45-21-30. 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# 3069.03625 60563 Oct. 29; Nov.5, 2025

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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, GUILFORD COUNTY

Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Donald Graves dated February 25, 2022 recorded on February 25, 2022 in Book 8584, Page 1314 of the Guilford County Public Registry (Deed of Trust), conveying certain real property in Guilford County to Hankin & Pack, PLLC, Trustee, for the benefit of Guaranteed Rate, Inc. . Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on November 13, 2025 at 10:00 AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Guilford County, North Carolina, to wit: Being all of Lot U-23 on a plat entitled Final Plat of The Villages of Reedy Fork Ranch - 5100 YY Turner Smith Road, Phase 4, Section 3 - Phase 3C, Phase 1 as shown on a plat recorded in Map Book 205, Page 125, Guilford County Public Registry. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

Said property is commonly known as 5524 Baverhof Drive, Greensboro, NC 27405; Parcel Number: 0233609

A deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, payable to Bell Carrington Price & Gregg, PLLC, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. Pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 4521.30, if the highest bidder at the sale, resale, or any upset bidder fails to comply with its bid upon the tender of a deed for the real property, or after a bona fide attempt to tender such a deed, the clerk of superior court may, upon motion, enter an order authorizing a resale of the real property. The defaulting bidder at any sale or resale or any defaulting upset bidder is liable for the bid made, and in case a resale is had because of such default, shall remain liable to the extent that the final sale price is less than the bid plus all the costs of any resale. Any deposit or compliance bond made by the defaulting bidder shall secure payment of the amount, if any, for which the defaulting bidder remains liable under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 45-21.30. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. 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 any and all superior liens, including taxes and special assessments. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Donald Graves. An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 45-21.29, in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties 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 [N.C. Gen. Stat. § 45-21.16(b)(2)]. 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 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. Cape Fear Trustee Services, LLC

Substitute Trustee

Attorney Aaron Seagroves, NCSB No. 50979 Matthew Cogswell, NCSB No. 58827 5550 77 Center Drive

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Weekly Sudoku

Place a number in the empty boxes in such a way that each row across, each column down and each small 9-box square contains all of the numbers from one to nine.

By deMi taVeras

“it: welcome to derry” (tV-ma) — The new prequel series to the “It” films just premiered its first episode in the nick of time for Halloween, although episodes will continue releasing weekly well into December. Taylour Paige (“Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F”) and Jovan Adepo (“His Three Daughters”) play a couple who move to the fictional town of Derry, Maine, to find some normalcy for themselves and their son. Little do they know that Derry, of all places, doesn’t have much normalcy to offer them. Just as they arrive at their new home, a boy goes missing, leaving the police depart-

ment at a loss as to how it happened. But if you know the “It” franchise, you know it all comes down to the kids and their sleuthing. Hopefully, they’re prepared for what they’re going to find ... (HBO Max)

“devil in disguise: John wayne Gacy” (tVma) — The final pick for spooky-season viewing this year is this true-crime drama series about the life of 1970s serial killer John Wayne Gacy. Michael Chernus (“Severance”), who’s usually known for more comedic roles, takes on the role of the titular character and presents a more menacing side to him than we’ve ever seen before. The series focuses on the many personalities

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aries (March 21 to April 19)

Don’t feel sheepish about looking to spend more time with a special person during the upcoming holidays. Do it because it’s the right thing to do.

taurus (April 20 to May 20) Nevermind letting misunderstandings repair themselves. Consider speaking up while the healing process can be shorter and sweeter, and it will leave fewer scars.

Gemini (May 21 to June 20)

Romance is easily awakened in the GEMINIan heart, especially around the happy holiday season. So, go ahead and make plans with a special someone!

CanCer (June 21 to July 22)

Moon Children can glow with their own inner light as the holiday season magic takes hold. It’s a very special time for CANCERs and LIBRAs together. Enjoy!

leo (July 23 to August 22)

It’s a good time for you fabulous Felines to take pleasure in your special gift for, well, taking pleasure! Look for this holiday season to give you every reason to purr.

VirGo (August 23 to September 22) This is a good time to let others who are in your life get a little closer to you. You’ll both find out what you’ve been missing for far too long.

liBra (September 23 to October 22) Open up your eyes and see some welcome surprises that you’ve missed or overlooked for too long. What you find can lead to other favorable changes.

sCorpio (October 23 to November 21) What you expect to be potentially troublesome might simply be especially challenging and well worth your efforts to check out. Good luck!

saGittarius (November 22 to December 21) A friendship might not seem as trustworthy as you’d like. This is OK. Ask your

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questions, get your answers, and settle the matter once and for all.

CapriCorn (December 22 to January 19) A family situation moves into a new area because of (or maybe thanks to) some decisions you might have felt you could not avoid making.

aquarius (January 20 to February 18) You could be cutting it very close if you hope to make holiday plan changes in time to avoid problems. Get a friend or family member to help.

pisCes (February 19 to March 20) Friends show how important you are to them. Keep these precious relationships thriving. They affect much that will happen to the fabulous Fish in the new year.

Born tHis weeK: Time spent at home alone nurtures your mystic self, while spending your time with others nurtures them. Your presence is a gift. ©2025 King Features Synd., Inc.

of Gacy that he showed to his community — him as a contractor, a politician, and even a clown — but also the psychopathic side he kept hidden. As an investigation launches against Gacy and his crimes, viewers can watch along to see how he tries to slither out of the consequences of his own actions. All eight episodes are out now. (Peacock)

Strange But True

By lUcie WinBOrne

• One spark of static electricity can generate as much as 3,000 volts.

• Hockey pucks are frozen before each game to prevent bouncing in and out of play and other potentially dangerous and uncontrolled movements.

• According to the National Turkey Federation, around 88% of Americans enjoy the bird as part of their annual holiday feast each year. That adds up to a belly-busting 46 million-plus turkeys, says the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Yep, we don’t call it Turkey Day for nothing!

• The phrase “United States of America” was first published anonymously in the Virginia Gazette newspaper in Williamsburg, Virginia, on April 6, 1776.

• When he was a teenager, physicist Stephen Hawking’s friends called him “Einstein” after they created a computer using telephone switchboards, old clock parts and additional items meant for recycling.

• Nearly 500 animal species have documented homosexual behaviors.

• The Atlantic is the saltiest of Earth’s five major oceans, primarily due to the Antarctic ice sheet and global mountain ranges.

• Muhammad Ali started boxing at age 12 after someone stole his bike. The tearful boy told police officer Joe Martin that he wanted to pummel the culprit, and Martin, who was a boxing instructor at a local gym, advised him to learn how to fight.

• American school buses are yellow because the color is easier to see in poor light and bad weather.

• Helium was the first chemical element not initially discovered on Earth.

• On average, Google.com processes about 63,000 search queries every second, or more than 5.5 billion searches per day, and 2 trillion per year.

• A common garden spider can produce as many as seven types of silk, each made up of a different sequence of proteins.

Thought for the Day: “The successful warrior is the average man, with laser-like focus.” — Bruce Lee

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“Ballad of a small player” (r) — Hailing from “Conclave” director Edward Berger is this new psychological thriller led by Colin Farrell (“The Penguin”). Based on the novel by Lawrence Osbourne, the film follows gambling man Lord Doyle (Farrell), who is down on his luck but still gambling his life away in Macau, China. Between his inces-

sant gambling and heavy drinking, Lord is a mess. So, when private investigator Cynthia Blithe (Tilda Swinton) shows up in Macau looking for him to settle the debts from his past, the high stakes get even higher for Lord to win some money. The setting of Macau is a vibrant playground for the storytelling of this film to kick off, and viewers can enjoy yet another stellar performance from Farrell when the film premieres on Oct. 29. (Netflix)

“Hedda” (r) — Last but far from least is this drama film based on the play “Hedda Gabler” written by Henrik Ibsen, but it puts an interesting spin on the original play. Tessa Thomp-

son (“Creed III”) portrays the title character, a woman named Hedda, in the 1880s who finds herself bored with her current life and marriage, even though money and a mansion are exactly what she thought she wanted. Then, over the course of one night, as if from wishful thinking, life tosses her the curveball she’s been wanting — in the form of an ex-lover, Eileen, showing up at the party that she and her husband are throwing. The sole presence of Eileen puts the vibe of the night at an imbalance, leaving it to Hedda to find an equilibrium not only for the night but for the rest of her life. Out on Oct. 29.

(Amazon Prime Video)

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GTCC announces executive changes to help bolster strategic goals

Guilford Technical Community College has announced an executive reorganization and reassignment plan with a goal of more effectively accomplishing strategic goals for the next five years.

“To better implement the college’s 2025-2030 strategic plan, we are reorganizing areas and reassigning some executive responsibilities,” said GTCC President Anthony Clarke, Ph.D. “This reorganization will enable us to

more effectively achieve our strategic goals focused on people, pathways, partnership, operational excellence, and institutional growth.”

Beth Pitonzo, Ph.D., who has served in executive roles at GTCC for more than a decade, has been promot-

ed to the college’s senior vice president for college and workforce instruction and will be responsible for student success, program management, and economic development/workforce initiatives for the college. Pitonzo will continue her work to improve the integration of all college instructional pathways, including curriculum, workforce/continuing education, and basic skills/adult education instruction.

Pitonzo earned a post graduate certificate in educational leadership from Harvard University; doctorate in biological sciences from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas; bachelor’s degree from the University of Nevada, Reno; and associate equivalent in clinical laboratory sciences at the University of Utah.

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Cheryl Bryant-Shanks, Ph.D., has been promoted to vice president of human resources. In her new role, Bryant-Shanks will be responsible for the college’s strategic priority of supporting employees through a professional development philosophy based in learning, development, and high performance. She has served as GTCC’s associate vice president of human resources for the past five years.

Bryant-Shanks earned a doctorate in leadership studies from North Carolina A&T University and both a master’s and bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill.

Manuel Dudley, Ph.D., the college’s vice president of workforce and continuing education the past five years, has been named GTCC’s first chief officer for strategic and industry partnerships. Dudley will be charged

with increasing the number of partnerships created by the economic growth in Guilford County, including employers, other community colleges, universities, and economic development and community organizations. He will work to develop new partnerships, maintain existing partnerships across assigned industry sectors, and generate new community and business partners.

Dudley has a doctorate in leadership studies from North Carolina A&T University and a master’s degree in human development from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

Kristen Corbell, Ph.D., has been promoted to associate vice president for institutional research and adult education with responsibility for institutional research, basic skills/adult education, human resources development instruction, workforce and continuing education pathways, and full-time enrollment auditing.

For more than six years Corbell has served as the college’s director of institutional research where she developed, conducted, and coordinated GTCC’s research activities. Previously, Corbell spent six years at the NC Community College System office working with the Title II Adult Education program focused on research and performance management. In addition, she spent nearly two years with the Triangle Literacy Program overseeing its adult education program, among others. Corbell earned a doctorate in curriculum and instruction from North Carolina State University, where she also completed a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction.

Guilford Technical Community College is the third largest of 58 institutions in the North Carolina Community College System. GTCC serves over 30,000 students annually from six campuses and a Small Business Center. For more information, visit gtcc.edu, Facebook, X, Instagram and LinkedIn.