Jamestown News - April 3, 2024

By CaROL BROOKs FreeLANCe WrIter cab1hp@gmail.com

The world will be a darker place on April 8. Not specifically because of world events but because there will be a total eclipse of the sun. But Tom English, astronomy professor and Cline Observatory director at Guilford Technical Community College, said some areas will only see a partial solar eclipse. “It depends on where you are,” English said. “The path of totality crosses the U.S. from Texas to Maine, passing over several major cities, including Austin, Dallas, Little Rock, Indianapolis, Cleve-

Eclipse occurs april 8

land and Buffalo. North Carolina is well east and south of that line, so we will see a partial eclipse.”

That does not mean it will be a washout in the Jamestown area, however.

“It will be a significant partial eclipse for us — at maximum coverage just over 80 percent of the sun will be blocked by the moon, leaving a crescent sun.” Solar eclipses happen twice a year but not all are total.

“The type of eclipse seen on Earth depends on the specific geometrical arrangement of Earth, sun, and moon,” English explained. “Tallying up the 108 solar eclipses that occurred during the past 50 years, just over a third

COMPILed By nORMa B. dennIs and CaROL BROOKs

PLANNING BOARD MEETING

The Jamestown Planning Board will meet at 6 p.m. April 8 in the Civic Center at Town Hall to continue two public hearings regarding rezoning. They include a proposed rezoning of 1903, 1905 and 1915 Guilford Collage Road from single-family residential (SFR) to Conditional Zoning: Multi-Family Residential and a proposed rezoning of 100 near Lennox Drive (Parcel #160267) from Residential Main Street Transitional to Conditional Zoning-Residential Main Street Transitional. The public is invited to attend.

LUTHERAN CHURCH OF OUR FATHER PLANT SALE

Lutheran Church of Our Father will host a sale of outdoor and indoor plants on April 20 from 8 a.m-12 p.m. and April 21 from 12-1:30 p.m.

Many of the plants are being grown from seeds. Expect to find vegetables, herbs, annuals, perennials, ground covers and house plants, as well as a few hanging baskets.

The sale allows people to buy what they need to beautify their homes or add to their gardens while helping support ministries to people in need. Money raised will be used to fund activities within the church including the youth, food pantry and other outreach projects.

Lutheran Church of Our Father is located at 3304 Groometown Road, Greensboro.

SPC HOLDS PLANT SALE

Sedgefield Presbyterian Church, 4216 Wayne Road, Greensboro, will hold a plant sale April 20 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. The sale will include a variety of annuals, perennials, vegetable seedlings and garden art. Proceeds will fund future Earth Care committee projects.

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

of them were seen as total somewhere on Earth. The others were either partial eclipses or annular eclipses.

“The last total solar eclipse seen in North Carolina was in 2017, where the line of totality went through the southwestern section of the state. The next one is in 2078, where the central path will pass just south and east of Jamestown.” English said solar eclipses occur when the Earth, moon and sun are in line during the New Moon phase. The moon blocks the Earth’s view of the sun. This happens about once a month.

authority on scams speaks at SwC fundraiser

By nORMa B. dennIs FreeLANCe WrIter ndworddesign@gmail.com

There was no auction, silent or otherwise, no sitdown meal and no elaborate decorations at the Sedgefield Woman’s Club spring fundraiser. But there was plenty of friendly mingling and an array of hors d’oeuvres from the Sedgefield Country Club kitchen for participants to enjoy as they waited for the feature of the evening — a presentation by Frank Abagnale.

Both he and his wife are best friends with Sedgefield Woman’s Club member Blair Kopf and her husband Ken.

“He was familiar with the club and said he wanted to do something for it,” Blair said. “He graciously donated his time to speak at our spring fundraiser and donated five autographed copies of his book "Scam Me If you Can" for a drawing.”

Attendees for the event were limited to 200. Initially offered only to SWC mem-

Those attending the sedgefield Woman’s Club spring fundraiser enjoyed food and friendships before listening to a talk by Frank abagnale. see sWC, PAGe 2

Abagnale is a world authority on cyber security, forgery, embezzlement and scams. He has been associated with the FBI for more than four decades. He is not engaged in the security business, but works as a lecturer and consultant with hundreds of financial institutions, corporations and government agencies around the world.

local author visits High point literary league

By CaROL BROOKs FreeLANCe WrIter cab1hp@gmail.com

He wanted to be Doogie Howser, M.D., after the teenaged lead character in the 1989-93 television series. He even went to med school but decided medicine was not for him.

Author Frank Morelli did not become Doogie Howser but he did choose a profession that helps people — teaching. He has taught for 21 years with 14 of those at High Point’s Westchester Country Day School. He currently teaches eighth grade language arts. In his spare time he coaches baseball.

Morelli jumped in at the last minute to address the High Point Literary League on March 13 after the scheduled author had to cancel the

2021 and has lost family and jazz as themes. “Breaking News” came out in 2022 and it is about high school journalism. Young people today are bombarded with news and not all of it is true, Morelli believes.

day before. Luckily, Morelli lives in High Point. His talk was so interesting and engaging no one would ever know it was last minute. Even with his teaching and coaching he still finds time to write. He has three books currently in circulation, with two more out of print. “No Sad Songs” was published in 2019 and deals with Alzheimer’s and youth caregivers. “On the Way to Birdland” was published in

“I wanted to use it as a book to help students develop their critical thinking skills,” Morelli said. His books are written for the young adult audience, one that he is able to observe every day while teaching and coaching. But he said adults would like his books also.

“I find that adults get more out of my books than middle school and young adults,” he said with a laugh.

In High Point in 2005 for a job interview, Morelli stayed at what was then the Radisson Hotel downtown. With nothing else to do, he

decided to wander around the downtown area. He was amazed to find a statue of jazz saxophonist John Coltrane (1926-1967) just a block away from the hotel.

“It was one of the coolest things to come across,” Morelli said about the statue. “I wasn’t a huge fan of jazz back then but once I moved here and learned about Coltrane I knew I needed to use his story or philosophies in the background of a book.”

Coltrane grew up in High Point before moving away to become a jazz great. Lots of research about Coltrane resulted in Morelli’s book “On the Way to Birdland,” in which the jazz artist is featured. Birdland refers to the New York City jazz club named after another jazz great, Charlie Parker. It was a goal for artists to be

able to play at Birdland.

“It was kind of a tumultuous time in his life here in High Point,” Morelli said. “He lost multiple family members within a couple of years when he was really young and I think it caused a lot of trauma in his life, making him do some of the things he did later in life, like heavy drug use. I thought it was a cool background to use in a book about a boy who is also facing trauma in his life. The whole book centers around being able to understand things you’ve repressed in your life and how they keep popping up again.”

Morelli said his days as a sports reporter was good background when he decided to write novels.

“When I was a kid I wanted to be a professional

baseball player,” he said admitting that he realized his size and skill were not good enough.

After that is when Doogie Howser came into the picture. Morelli decided he wanted to be a pediatrician because of the show but one semester of pre-med in college stopped that dream.

“I always wrote stories as a kid, rewriting the stories to video games and decided to fall back on that when I was in college,” he said. “Being a fiction writer is being able to observe the public all the time.

“As an adult I realized that the reason I liked Doogie Howser was, at the end, he would write on his computer.”

So, now we know why Morelli became a teacher and a writer.

Photo courtesy of the GMS Foundation

a visualization of the total solar eclipse happening april 8.

see eCLIPse, PAGe 2

Photo by Carol Brooks Frank Morelli

Photos by Norma B. Dennis

Wednesday April 3, 2024 2

ElEctEd Officials

cOntact infOrmatiOn

U.S. HoUSe

Kathy Manning - District 6 manning.house.gov/contact

DC: (202) 225-3065

NC: (336) 333-5005

U.S. Senate

Thom Tillis www.tillis.senate.gov/email-me (202) 224-6342

Ted Budd www.budd.senate.gov/contact (202) 224-3154

n.C. HoUSe

Cecil Brockton - District 60

Cecil.Brockman@ncleg.gov (919) 733-5825

n.C. Senate

Michael Garrett - District 27

Michael.Garrett@ncleg.gov (919) 733-5856

GUilford Co.

Alan Perdue - District 2 aperdue@guilfordcountync.gov (336) 451-6707

Kay Cashion - At Large kcashion@guilfordcountync.gov (336) 274-6272

JameStown

Mayor Lynn Montgomery lmontgomery@jamestown-nc.gov (336) 454-7185

Pam Burgess pburgess@jamestown-nc.gov

Sarah Glanville sglanville@jamestown-nc.gov

Mayor Pro Tem Rebecca Mann Rayborn rrayborn@jamestown-nc.gov (336) 848-9583

Martha Stafford Wolfe mwolfe@jamestown-nc.gov (336) 454-5286

Town Clerk / Assistant Town Manager

Katie Weiner kweiner@jamestown-nc.gov (336) 454-1138

Town Manager

From The Front

bers and their spouses or one guest, it was later opened to friends of members.

“It was actually quite easy to sell out the event,” Blair said. “Members were so excited to have a speaker, have the event in the evening, and invite men. This was something we have never done before, and it was quite a coup to get Frank to come and teach us about scams and fraud. He also touched on his early life, as depicted in the movie, Catch Me if you Can.”

Abagnale understands the nature of a con artist because for years he was one. When he was 16, his parents divorced and he ran away from home. He supported himself by impersonating various workers and forgery. By the age of 21 he was caught and spent time in prison in France and in federal prison in the United States. The FBI took Abagnale out of prison to do undercover work as part of his parole. When his parole was finished he was free of that obligation. But he wanted to continue that kind of work.

When he first started helping the FBI, Abagnale dealt mostly with counterfeiting, forgery and forged checks. Today he deals with cybercrime, cyber technology and software, things that did not exist then. Every day there’s a new type of crime. Technology has made scamming so much easier. Scammers can be sitting on the other side of the world in their pajamas and access information via computer to easily steal money and one’s reputation.

“There is no fool-proof system,” Abagnale said. “In business it is the responsibility of everyone from the CEO to the janitor to protect

information. Every break is because someone did something wrong.”

Identity theft is one of the biggest crimes today, including stealing the identity of children. Information posted online never goes away.

A few tips Abagdale mentioned to help reduce the chance of loss include:

• Do not tell your birthdate, where you were born or post a picture ID online.

• Shred everything that contains personal information using a crosscut shredder or better still a microcut shredder that turns paper into confetti. These may be found at major office supply stores.

• Freeze your credit.

• Subscribe to a credit monitoring service to alert you “in real time” if your credit history is being requested.

• Be careful to whom you write checks. They contain value personal information. If hand writing a check, use a uni-ball® 207™ pen specially formulated with gel inks containing color pigments nearly impossible to chemically “wash.” It retails for under $2, is retractable and refillable.

• Always use credit cards, not debit cards, which are

“But for an eclipse to occur, we have to be all in line and on the same level in space,” English said. “Since the moon’s orbit is inclined a few degrees relative to Earth’s orbit, the moon spends half its orbit higher than the Earth-sun line, and the other half lower.”

There is a difference in solar and lunar eclipses. NASA says a solar eclipse is when the moon gets between the sun and the earth and casts a shadow on Earth. A lunar eclipse is when the Earth gets in the way of the sunlight hitting the moon.

Different parts of the country will have different experiences with some having total darkness and some having a condition like twilight, or a partial eclipse.

“As the moon and Earth move in their orbits and the Earth spins on its axis, the moon’s shadow projected onto Earth will trace a narrow path across Earth’s surface,” English said. “This path is where the total eclipse will be visible, and its width varies from eclipse to eclipse. For this month’s eclipse it is over 100 miles wide, but in 2017 is was closer to 70 miles wide.

Outside this path you see a partial eclipse. The farther you are from the path of totality, the amount of the sun blocked by the moon decreases.

“Observers in the path of totality won’t experience total darkness, but the sky

harder to recoup if funds are stolen.

• Teach children at an early age the importance of good credit.

“Millennials are scammed more than seniors,” Abagnale said. “But seniors lose more money because they have more to lose. $37 billion is stolen from seniors each year.”

Abagnale believes because punishment for fraud and recovery of stolen funds are so rare, prevention is the only practical course of action. People must learn how scams work and recognize the red flags to avoid loss.

“If anyone says you must provide money right now for any reason, that is a red flag,” he said.

During a question and answer session following Abagnale’s presentation he noted that prison did not rehabilitate him. Also, his change from being a con to helping catch them was related less to the opportunities provided by the FBI and more to becoming a husband and father.

“I knew that anything I did would reflex on them,” he said.

Abagnale has received special recognition from numerous groups for the

near the sun will turn significantly dark and bright stars and planets will be visible,” English added. “At the same time, along the horizon in all directions there will be twilight conditions. Since the path is relatively narrow, looking into the distance along the horizon reveals where the sun is still ‘out’ and brighter daylight is visible.”

North Carolina will be relatively far from the path of totality so conditions will stay relatively bright. You may not even notice anything different.

Expect to see the eclipse beginning in Jamestown at 1:56 p.m. The moon will cover 81 percent of the sun mid-eclipse at 3:14 before departing at 4:28 p.m.

“You can see the eclipse from anywhere the sun is visible, but you must use a proper filter to look at it,” English said. “Safe solar viewing glasses are on sale at the Campus Store in GTCC’s Medlin Campus Center.

“Don’t try to improvise your own homemade solar viewer — looking directly at the sun or viewing through an improper filter can damage your eyesight.”

He offered these simple pinhole viewer directions: “Pinhole projection devices are easy to make and are a great way to view an eclipse.

The simple version is the “paper plate pinhole projector” — use a pin to poke a small hole in one plate, then

work he had done thwarting crime. Among them, on June 12, 2023, he became an honorary member of the Society of Former Special Agents of the FBI — Atlanta Chapter. Joseph V. Cavallo, chairman, and Al Brown, the arresting agent who took him into custody in 1970, presented him with the honor.

At the end of the SWC event, Abagnale had an opportunity to mingle with attendees. He usually speaks at large corporate events and does not have a chance to meet people. He was impressed with the friendliness of those who participated in the event as well as the staff at Sedgefield Country Club.

Abagnale has written numerous articles and books including his most recent, "Scam Me If You Can — Simple Strategies to Outsmart Today’s Rip-off Artists." Learn more about him at www.Abagnale.com

“SWC members were happy with how easy it was to put this event together,” Blair said. “I told the membership I felt like this was kind of a ‘Thank You’ for all the hard work they have put into our fundraisers in years past.” Co-chairs for the event

let sunlight pass through the hole onto the other plate, held a foot or two away. You’ll see an image of the crescent sun.”

English had a few more eclipse notes to add.

“The sun goes through an 11-year cycle, varying from active periods where many sunspots are visible on the sun’s face, to calm periods where the sun looks bland and featureless. 2024 marks a time of maximum activity — we’ve seen some impressive sunspot groups

were Blair Kopf and Margot Jozefowicz. Raigen Stiefel was instrumental in marketing and Celia Hunter handled the decor. Other committee members who did everything from collecting the reservations to trying to find rental items to working the sign-in area included Kristin Adams, Jude Fiorello, Sara Collins, Flo Gullickson, Kristi Slomski, Brandy Gillenwater, Melissa Klenke, Zoe Nulty and Marzanna Denysiewicz. President, Susan Phleps and Ways and Means chairperson Leslie Scher provided support for the endeavor.

“The membership seems very open to doing this type of event again,” Blair said. “We have been looking for some variety in our spring fundraiser, and this seems to be an excellent option for going forward.”

Special appreciation is given to Sedgefield Country Club for its generous support and cooperation for this function, as well as to financial supporters, including BIOIDGUARD, Porsche of Greensboro, Mercedes-Benz of Greensboro, The Robinson Group of Wells Fargo Advisors, Carter Bank & Trust and Warren Lackey at Edward Jones.

on the sun during the past few months, and expect that some will be visible on eclipse day. Our safe solar filters will show these spots easily.

“Though observing a deep partial eclipse like this one is cool, it’s nothing like experiencing totality. Everyone should try to see a total eclipse at least once in their lifetime. It’s an experience you will never forget. The next ones that cross the southeastern U.S. are in 2045, 2052 and 2078.”

Photo courtesy of GTCC Cline Observatory on the GTCC campus in Jamestown.

Photos by Norma B. Dennis

(at left) Frank abagnale shared valuable information about avoiding scams during his presentation to sWC members and their guests. (at right) Following his talk and a question and answer session, abagnale mingled with attendees.

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.

1294 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Doris Faye Davis (deceased) (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Doris Faye Davis and James Timothy Davis, Heirs of Doris Faye Davis: James Timothy Davis) to Toni M. Madden, Trustee(s), dated December 19, 2007, and recorded in Book No. R 6829, at Page 776 in Guilford County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the promissory note secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds Guilford County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse, West Door U-G Level in Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:00 AM on April 16, 2024 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in Greensboro in the County of Guilford, North Carolina,

any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition are expressly disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws.

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

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in its sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property

An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.

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

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE

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

to a

agreement

into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after

or relating

the property being offered for sale, and

Coffee Break

Salome’s Stars

WEEK OF APRIL 8, 2024

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) New opportunities spring up for the Arians. Kick up those heels and go, go, go for them. Remember, someone special will be rooting for your success.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Indulge in your love of beauty. Buy something marvelous for your home, then plan a romantic dinner at a special place with your special person.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20)

Your diligent search for the truth pays off. You can now go ahead and make a decision fully armed with the facts. But expect some resistance to your plans.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Travel is favored, but be prepared to be flexible in planning your trip. A family situation may cause you to delay your original departure date.

LEO (July 23 to August 22)

Be careful to whom you confide in with your secrets. While you certainly have your admir-

By deMI TaVeRas

The Iron Claw (R) —

Based on a true story, this biographical sports film follows a family of professional wrestlers called the Von Erichs. Taking place in 1979, the patriarch of the family, Fritz, owns the World Class Championship Wrestling company and pushes his four boys — Kevin, David, Kerry and Mike — to fight in the ring. However, a “Von Erich curse” seems to shadow their family wherever they go. As Fritz pushes each of his sons further into wrestling, whether they want to or not, the repercussions of his actions become more dire for the boys, even deadly. Zac Efron (Ricky Stanicky ), Jeremy Allen

ers, you also have detractors who would love to puncture the Lion’s pride.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A certain family problem still needs your attention. It would be unwise at this time to let things slide. Things start to look more promising on the job.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Your mate seems to feel increasingly ignored. Try for a better balance between your home and work commitments. Start with a romantic weekend getaway.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Missed opportunities usually come from miscommunication, but it’s not too late to correct the wrong assumptions. A timely call can help reestablish important contacts.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Your usually keen sense of direction needs some sharpening this week. Stay focused on your goals despite some pesky distractions. Your

White (The Bear) and Harris Dickinson (Trust) lead this tragic film that is available to rent now. (Apple TV+)

Mean Girls (PG-13) —

Twenty years after the pop culture phenomenon Mean Girls premiered, a musical-comedy film based on the film of the same name released in theaters. This new adaptation stars Angourie Rice (Spider-Man: No Way Home) as Cady Heron, a homeschooled teen who moves from Kenya to the United States and begins her first public school experience. Cady quickly learns the rules of North Shore High regarding the “Plastics” who own the school, and she teams up with her new friends, Janis and

efforts will soon pay off.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Don’t automatically reject suggestions from friends and family members. Some of their ideas might be helpful. Check them out before you decide to chuck them out.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Expect to be pleasantly startled when a promise from the past finally comes through for you. Use this as an opportunity to restart a longdelayed project.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) An air of conspiracy dominates the workplace. Avoid taking sides. This is one time when you need to concentrate on being your own best friend.

BORN THIS WEEK: You despise hypocrisy. Your honesty is admired, although your friends sometimes feel you could be less blunt and a little more diplomatic. You love living life to the fullest.

©2024 King Features Synd., Inc.

Couch Theatre

Damian, to take the Queen Bee Regina George (Renee Rapp) down. Overall, the performances of Rapp, Auli’i Cravalho (Moana), and Jaquel Spivey were stand-outs in this campy musical. Keep an eye out for a cameo from Lindsay Lohan, who played Cady in the original film. Out now. (Paramount+)

Anyone but You (R) — Another fun pick this week is this romantic comedy starring two all-American heartthrobs — Sydney Sweeney ( Euphoria ) and Glen Powell ( Top Gun: Maverick). Sweeney plays law student Bea, who meets Goldman Sachs employee Ben (Powell) randomly at a coffee shop. The two

spend the night together, but due to a miscommunication, they don’t end up seeing each other for another six months. When they meet again due to a mutual friends’ wedding, they’re forced to swallow their pride, and even though they butt heads, Bea and Ben make a deal to pretend to be together to ensure that the wedding goes smoothly. This movie is full of romantic tropes, so this watch will either make you cringe or entertain the heck out of you. Out now to rent. (Prime Video)

Ripley (TV-MA) — Andrew Scott (Fleabag) is putting his own twist on the character of Tom Ripley, who you might’ve met

in Patricia Highsmith’s 1955 novel or in the 1999 film adaptation starring Matt Damon. In this eightepisode series taking place in 1960s New York, Tom is hired by a wealthy businessman to convince his son, Dickie, to come home from Italy. But Tom is a grifter who’s accustomed to studying and impersonating people in an eerily accurate manner. So, when Tom arrives in Italy to get Dickie back, he unexpectedly becomes enamored with Dickie’s life, so much so that he thinks he can become him. Johnny Flynn and Dakota Fanning costar in this limited series premiering April 4. (Netflix)

©2024 King Features Synd., Inc.

Strange But True

By LUCIe WInBORne

• Modern brunch was first proposed in 1895 as a post-hangover meal.

• Quetzalcoatlus, the largest known flying animal, was as tall as a giraffe and may have used its powerful forelimbs to pole-vault into the sky.

• Cathay Williams became the first AfricanAmerican woman to serve in the U.S. Army in 1866. Since women were barred from joining the military at the time, she enlisted as a man under the pseudonym William Cathay.

• In Australia, weed whackers are called whipper snippers.

• Beaver College changed its name to Arcadia in 2001, partly because anti-porn filters blocked access to its website.

• The human body emits visible light, but it’s not visible to the naked eye.

• The FBI dubbed Ted Kaczynski “The Unabomber” because his early mail bombs were sent to universities (UN) and airlines (A).

• As astronauts spend months traveling to Mars, their eyeballs may change shape. Some scientists believe that’s due to the pressure from fluids that won’t drain from their heads, thanks to the lowgravity environment.

• President Thomas Jefferson hated formal affairs so much that he would often greet foreign dignitaries in his pajamas.

• Newborn babies have nearly 100 more bones than full-grown adults.

• Some libraries have been known to use extraordinary measures to ensure titles remained on shelves. A notable example is Marsh’s Library in Dublin, Ireland, where in the 1800s, visitors desiring to peruse rare books were locked in cages until they finished reading!

Thought for the Day: “If we open a quarrel between past and present, we shall find that we have lost the future.” — Winston Churchill ©2024 King Features Synd., Inc.

• he Antikythera mechanism, discovered by sponge divers in 1900, is sometimes called the world’s first analog computer. Designed to calculate dates and predict astronomical phenomena, it was so advanced nothing surpassed it for nearly 1,500 years.

Photo courtesy of Netflix andrew scott stars as tom Ripley in the series Ripley.

As Easter rolls around, so does the inevitable surplus of hard-boiled eggs. But we’re about to transform those humble eggs into delectable delights: deviled eggs! These egg-cellent creations are not only perfect for post-Easter gatherings, but can be enjoyed all year round. Versatile, flavorful and oh-so-satisfying, deviled eggs are the ultimate crowd-pleaser.

The Green Ring Dilemma. Ever wondered about that unsightly green ring around hard-boiled egg yolks? It’s not a culinary catastrophe, but merely a harmless reaction between sulfur and iron during cooking. To avoid this, follow our foolproof method for perfectly boiled eggs: Gently simmer them in water, cover, and let them rest before cooling in an ice bath.

Some Diva tips: Always boil extra eggs, because some won’t peel cooperatively, and a few extra yolks makes for abundantly filled deviled eggs. For the classic deviled egg experience, use good old yellow mustard. Also, leave perfectionism out of this. Remember, even the ugliest deviled egg tastes delicious! Absolutely worst-case scenario, chop them up and serve egg salad on croissants.

CLASSIC DEVILED EGGS

Yield: 24 deviled egg halves

Total Time: 1 hour

12 large eggs

1/4 cup mayonnaise

1 tablespoon yellow mustard

1 teaspoon white wine vinegar or rice vinegar

1/4 teaspoon table salt

Paprika, for garnish (optional)

Lay the eggs flat in a pan and cover with cold water. Put the pan over medium heat and bring to a rolling boil. Once at a boil, immediately cover with a lid, remove from heat and let the eggs sit for 12 minutes. Submerge in very cold water until cooled.

Once the eggs are cool, gently tap each egg on a hard surface to crack the shell, then peel under cool running water.

Pat the eggs dry with a paper towel.

Slice the eggs in half lengthwise and carefully remove the yolks. Place the yolks in a separate bowl and mash them

with a fork until smooth.

Add the mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar and salt to the mashed yolks. Mix until well combined and creamy. Spoon the yolk mixture back into the egg white halves, dividing evenly. Alternatively, spoon the yolk mixture into a baggie and cut the corner for easy squeezy egg filling.

If desired, sprinkle the deviled eggs with paprika for a classic touch. Refrigerate the deviled eggs for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.

Serve chilled and enjoy these timeless appetizers at your next gathering! To ensure food safety, store any leftover deviled eggs in the refrigerator and consume within two days.

Egg-citing Varieties to Try:

Bacon Lover’s Dream: Indulge in savory bliss by topping your deviled eggs with crispy bacon bits. The smoky flavor pairs perfectly with the creamy filling.

Avocado Avenger: For a healthier spin, swap out mayo for mashed avocado in your deviled egg mixture. It’s creamy, luscious, and oh-sodelicious.

Zesty Mediterranean: Elevate your deviled eggs with a burst of Mediterranean flavors. Mix in chopped olives, sundried tomatoes and a sprinkle of feta cheese for a taste of the Mediterranean sunshine.

Everything Bagel Bliss: Embrace the flavors of your favorite breakfast treat by sprinkling everything bagel seasoning on top of your deviled eggs. It’s a crunchy, savory delight that will leave you craving more. With endless variations to explore, deviled eggs are sure to become a staple in your culinary repertoire. Enjoy, and happy egg-sperimenting! Too many egg puns? Well, eggscuse me!

Until next time, happy cooking, my frugal friends!

Lifestyle expert Patti Diamond is the penny-pinching, party-planning, recipe developer and content creator of the website Divas On A Dime — Where Frugal, Meets Fabulous! Visit Patti at www.divasonadime.com and join the

Spicy Sriracha: Add a fiery twist to your deviled eggs by incorporating a generous drizzle of sriracha sauce into the filling. It’s sure to spice up any occasion!

item or appliance break down.” — T.L. in Massachusetts

• D.B. in Minnesota has this to share: “When you are going fishing and only bringing a couple of lures, use an old, empty pill container. Holds well and you won’t get poked!”

• Oranges are wonderful treats and full of delicious fiber and vitamin C. Save your peels and stash them in a net bag hanging from your rearview mirror for just a day or two. As they dry, they give off the best smell.

• Need to take pills daily? Set a reminder on your cellphone. Most have alarm functions, and it works!

• “This tip is from my babysitter. She gives small children two ‘get out of bed free’ tickets at bedtime. If they get out of bed, say, for one last drink of water, etc. (we parents know these are stalling tactics),they have to give her a ticket. If they still have a ticket unused when they fall asleep, she will leave a prize with their parents for the morning.” — M.J. in New Mexico

• “My friend and I found these great vintage spice bottles at a garage sale. We decided that since we got such a good deal, we would treat ourselves to a few new, interesting spices that were a little pricey — and we went in half on them.” — E.D. in Illinois

Send your tips to Now Here’s a Tip, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803. ©2024 King Features Synd., Inc.