By no RMA B. denni S FREELANCE WRITER ndworddesign@gmail.com
After 40 years of providing organized sports in the Jamestown area, the Jamestown Youth League has dissolved. In a recent letter to JYL families, the Board of Directors sighted increased prices from Town management and its failure to support JYL in the way the group was accustomed to for so many years.
The letter also noted a dwindling participation in both soccer and baseball, increased strain on resources and financial viability that could not be realized.
“The staff also had an exceedingly difficult time maintaining communication with the organization,” said Town Manager Matthew Johnson during the April 16 budget meeting.
The money that would have gone to JYL was distributed to the Jamestown Public Library and Historic Jamestown Society.
Jamestown Councilmember, Rebecca Mann responded that in the past the town had provided grants to non-profit organizations and, more recently, contracts with them. The town had a contract with JYL to run sports programming for Jamestown residents. However, JYL lost its 501(c)(3) non-profit designation late last year, meaning it no longer qualified for continued funding.
“I’m sorry to see the organiza-
tion shutter after many years of providing athletic opportunities for local kids —including me,” Mann said. “I played softball during the late ’80s and early ’90s. It was low stress and fun. Everybody, even kids like myself who was not a
Rai is Wyndham champion
By CAR ol BR ook S FREELANCE WRITER cab1hp@gmail.com
Combining the past and present at a moment in time
Those who recall the “Hee Haw” days are sure to enjoy the special A Moment In Time program as we combine the musical talents of Alan Teichman and Molly Stoutman and the square dancing skills of Carol Thompson. The country-western theme at the Aug. 20 program also will include some Hee Haw comedy. You are invited to come dressed in your cowboy/cowgirl best if the mood strikes you.
In addition to experiencing the joys of music and dancing, participants can relax and enjoy games, crafts, snacks and friendly conversation.
Designed for people with dementia and their care partners, the meetings are held every third Tuesday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. in the Jamestown United Methodist Church fellowship hall at 403 E. Main St. Each month features a different theme.
Park and enter at the front left side of the church. Guests with wheelchairs or walkers may enter from the back under the portico.
Reservations are requested but not required. For more information or to register, contact Laura Gulledge at 336-906-0430 or lauragulledge@gmail. com
Highlights of the meetings are at https://www. facebook.com/jumcmemorycafe
town CounCil aug. 20
Anyone expecting to attend the Aug. 20 Jamestown Town Council meeting better get there on time. The agenda indicates it will be a short meeting. Several items in the consent agenda need approval but will not be discussed.
Old business includes only one item, awarding of a contract for the basketball court at Jamestown Park.
New business includes three items, two of which require awarding of contracts, one for the natural play area at Jamestown Park and one for the Oakdale Aerial Replacement Project and Cured in Place Pipe Project. The third item is approval of a revised Joint Governmental Agreement with the Piedmont Triad Regional Water Authority.
storm debris
If you hire someone to cut down trees or remove large debris, either from Hurricane Debby or any time, these people are required to haul it away. If you have questions, contact Town Hall at 336-4541138.
stormwater permit renewed
The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality renewed Jamestown’s long-outdated stormwater permit July 1, but did not acknowledge public comment by Jamestown Citizens, according to a local website. The permit expired three years ago.
“I have a number of public comments to work through,” wrote Isaiah Reed, NC DEQ MS4 Program Coordinator, in an email. “The comments and a response to comments document will be posted and made available to the public once I can get it completed. Due to the number of comments, this will take some time.”
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
“It’s a beautiful day for golf this afternoon,” said CBS announcer Ian BakerFinch on Sunday. He could not say that Thursday as Hurricane Debby blew through the area and postponed the start of the 85th Wyndham Championship at Sedgefield Country Club.
Approximately six inches of rain fell, flooding areas of the course and leaving mud in places for the rest of the week.
“Sedgefield managed to hold up,” added CBS’s Jim Nance.
You can thank Sedgefield Golf Course Superintendent Chad Comer and his grounds crew for making the course playable, putting in 18-hour days. The rough had not been mowed since the Wednesday of tournament week, leaving balls buried in five inches of grass in places.
The weather made for interesting, and sometimes confusing, television viewing and perhaps for those spectators on the grounds, as the second round did not finish until Sunday, normally reserved for just the fourth round. Golfers played in threesomes and began on both the first and tenth tees. With fairways still slightly soggy, lift-clean-and-place
of the ball was in force.
Sunday was the first time a PGA tourney ever finished the second, third and fourth rounds all on one day. That was the goal and they did it.
The cut is usually after play finishes on Friday but this time it was Sunday morning as 22 golfers did not finish the second round on Saturday because play was suspended at 8:20 p.m. due to darkness. It resumed at 6:45 a.m. Sunday. The third round began 7:50 a.m.
Comer’s grounds crew followed the final group during the third round and moved the pins to their final round placement.
Usually, after the final
two rounds, groups change, with the leaders in the final group but the PGA wanted to finish on Sunday so golfers did not regroup after the third round.
Final round
A lot of players with unfamiliar names were on the leaderboard Sunday, including Luke Clanton, Aaron Rai, Ryo Hisatsune, and rookie Max Greyserman.
Golf courses are designed to drain
Imagine the perfect round of golf. Beautiful sunshine, comfortable temperatures, little breeze … and no chance of rain. Unfortunately, that does not always happen and the Wyndham Championship has had its share of rainy and soggy conditions. This year was a good example.
The first round of the tournament was postponed until Friday as Hurricane Debby dropped approximately six inches of rain on Sedgefield Country Club. But after a three-hour delay Friday morning, the course had drained enough to play.
The players could thank original architect Donald Ross and Kris Spence, who restored the course several years ago, for that.
Architects design courses with slopes that run off the water as well as manmade drainage systems that drain into natural creeks, lakes and ditches. These days, greens especially are constructed with tiny pockets of air between the particles of soil, sand and vegetation. These pockets of air are what the water moves through.
Greyserman was in control most of the final round, once having a four-shot lead, until the 15th hole. He had eagled the 13th hole … but then hit his tee shot out of bounds on number 14 and ended up with an eight on the par four hole, dropping him into a tie for first with Englishman Rai. He made it back into the lead with a birdie on the 15th hole before double bogey-
When the Olympics came to City Lake
By CAR ol BR ook S FREELANCE WRITER cab1hp@gmail.com
Now that the Paris Olympics are over, let’s turn our minds back in time to the years 1941, 1950 and 1963 when Olympic swimming and diving trials were held … at High Point City Lake Park.
According to a blog posted by the High Point Museum, local grassroots efforts prepared young people for more advanced competition — including the Olympics.
“Until the Amateur Sports Act of 1978, the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) and the National Collegiate Athletic Association were the two organizations responsible for identifying and developing athletes and for selecting our national
Photo submitted when Shelley Frye, left, and kathryn Cranford were in high school they coached a Jyl basketball team of younger girls.
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Photo courtesy Wyndham Championship
Aaron Rai holds the Sam Snead Cup after his victory at the 85th wyndham Championship.
Photo courtesy of High Point Historical Society (Above) the original pavilion and pool at high point City lake park. only the shower to the right remains. Swim meets were held in the horizontal cross section, with audience seated on the terraced amphitheater to the left.
Olympic team,” wrote Marian Inabinett, curator of Collections at the High Point Museum. “The A.A.U. was founded to establish standards and uniformity in amateur sports and to sanction local, regional and national competitions.
During its early years, the A.A.U. represented the United States in the international sports federations. It worked closely with the Olympic movement to prepare American athletes for the Olympic games.”
Local organizers such as the Mercury Athletic Club, Louis Fisher and William F. Bailey supported amateur athletics for many years. At different times, Fisher served as National AAU president, Carolinas Amateur Athletic Union president and U.S. Olympic Association director.
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Future mayor Bailey was involved with the creation of City Lake Park. Like Fisher, he was president of the Carolinas Amateur Athletic Union and served on committees for the U.S. Olympics.
Swimming took place at the pool with spectators sitting on the terraced amphitheater bank where the water slide is now. The pool was
in the shape of a cross, with the competition lanes being on the horizontal section, as seen from West Main Street. It was once the largest pool in the southeast United States.
“My understanding was the pool was slightly longer than 50 meters at the cross,” recalled former Senior Park Supervisor Gary Pressley.
ing the par three 16th hole to drop into second place behind Rai.
Rai had a birdie on the final hole and won with 18 under par, two shots ahead of Greyserman. It was Rai’s first PGA Tour win.
“It’s truly a dream come true,” Rai said of his win. “I’m extremely grateful. It hasn’t sunk in yet.” He had not known that Greyserman was imploding on the holes behind him.
Rai didn’t know where he stood on the leaderboard during the round.
“I didn’t really look and didn’t ask to know that information,” Rai said. “I think that was probably a good thing that helped me just to focus on the golf. I was playing well and I knew that if I finished off well, then you never know what can happen.”
great player, was welcome to participate.
“I want to be clear that (JYL dissolving) was not a Town decision. It seems to have gone the way a lot of volunteer organizations are going. It is up to the people, the community, to make it happen.”
“The High Point Swim Club put bulkheads in the water on one side during swim meets to make it an actual 50 meters. The longer length was corrected with the pool renovations in 1994-95.”
North Carolina AAU Junior Olympics were held in 1970 at the pool. It was not just young athletes who competed in High Point. Winners of Senior Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships joined the U.S. Olympic teams. Before going on to Olympic gold in 1964 in
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Greyserman, who played collegiate golf at Duke, was disappointed but still saw promise in his performance.
“I played good enough to run away with it,” he said afterwards.
“I’m just going to walk away with I played well enough to win … I’m going to walk away with more confidence, learn from the mistakes and grow from it.
“Obviously, stuff happens in golf that sometimes it’s not meant to be.”
With darkness setting in, players had the option to stop playing and return the next morning. The only time in recent history the Wyndham finished on a Monday was in 2012 when Sergio Garcia won.
This year, Matt Kucher, playing in the final group, rushed to hit a
Tokyo, Donna de Varona won in the National AAU Women’s Swim Meet in High Point. The local event was covered nationally on television by ABC’s “Wide World of Sports” by broadcaster Jim McKay. Qualifying for the U.S. Olympic swim team at age 13 in 1960, De Varona once held the world record in the 400-meter individual medley as 18 world-best times and records. She had honed her craft at swim meets at the City Lake.
For the 1941 Diving Championship and 1950, 1954 and 1963 AAU swim-
tee shot on number 18 before the horn sounded to end play to keep the tournament going. However, he never hit his second shot. He had the option to continue play or return the next morning to finish, which he did alone. The horn never sounded but an official said it had symbolically sounded as officials hoped to finish on Sunday. But technically, the tournament was not over until Kucher holed out on Monday.
On Sunday night, Kucher said he had wanted to set an example for rookie Geyserman.
“We were so far past when we should’ve stopped playing,” Kuchar told Golf Channel’s Todd Lewis. “We saw what Max did on hole 16. They should’ve blown the horn [to stop play] there. I feel bad. The poor kid should’ve won this
ming competitions, platforms were constructed on the dam at City Lake, with participants diving into the lake. Some of these competitions were Olympic trials.
“They had to build a diving board because the dam wasn’t tall enough,” Pressley said.
The High Point Arnold Koonce City Lake has a Jamestown address of 602 W. Main St. but once entering the park, visitors are in High Point. Still, it feels like the park is a part of Jamestown since it wraps around neighborhoods such as Forestdale.
tournament. By me not playing, it may show Max he has an important shot to hit.”
Since he finished outside the top 70, Kucher will miss the FedExCup playoffs for the first time since they were created in 2007. He was the only PGA Tour player to make the playoffs every year.
With about a half hour for players between the third and fourth rounds, the final group of Kucher, Chad Ramey and Max Greyserman – the top three leaders after round two – had a chance to grab a snack and quickly change shirts. Kucher was still dressing on the first tee at the 3:10 p.m. start time. Greyserman was seen eating lunch out of a Styrofoam clamshell for several holes.
Town Clerk / Assistant Town Manager Katie Weiner kweiner@jamestown-nc.gov (336) 454-1138
Town Manager Matthew Johnson mjohnson@jamestown-nc.gov (336) 454-1138
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Jamestown Youth League was founded in 1979 and functioned as a non-profit since its beginning. However, failure to file the necessary forms for three consecutive years made its non-profit status automatically revoked by the IRS — a fact that made it ineligible for Town funds. There is no denying, however, that JYL touched a lot of lives throughout the years. Two sisters, who chose not to be named, were among the first to benefit from the program. They participated on separate basketball teams.
Shelley Frye played basketball with JYL during her middle school years. When she was in the 11th grade, she and her friend Kathryn Cranford coached a team of younger girls.
“Our team did quite well,” Frye recalls.
“That was back when sports for kids made sense,” one said. “We practiced on Saturday morning and played one game a week. It was a good opportunity for kids to play sports and learn the skills, discipline and character valves that sports has to offer.”
“I have always enjoyed sports and liked playing with all my neighborhood friends,” said Scott Dennis. “I ended up playing with many of my JYL teammates in high school and remain friends with them today.”
In addition to teaching skills and promoting
camaraderie among players, the JYL website mentioned having helped make improvements to the sports community during its time including: lighting at Ragsdale High School baseball stadium, Jamestown Elementary School and Gibson Park; sprinklers at Ragsdale High, Jamestown Middle and Jamestown Elementary; new sod and grading of Jamestown Park baseball facilities; batting cages at Ragsdale; various dugouts and concession stands; as well as soccer goals and nets at Jamestown Elementary, Gibson Park, Sedgefield Swim and Racquet, Millis Road Elementary, Adams Farm Club House, Jamestown Presbyterian, Sedgefield Presbyterian and Jamestown Baptist churches. Realizing that children are interested in sports and parents want to help them participate, the letter from JYL suggested a number of places to look for more traditional recreational or slightly higher levels of competition. Carolina Core or Fusion were named for recreational and competitive leagues. Two local recreational base-
ball options are High Point Pony and Pleasant Garden.
“The board does not endorse any group specifically but hopes that your children can grow within and enjoy any of them,” the letter said.
The Town Council and Town staff understands it was a difficult decision for JYL to dissolve its recreation program.
“We were saddened to learn this,” Johnson said. “They have provided wonderful experiences to numerous children over the decades and have made an immensely positive impact on the community. When JYL lost its non-profit status in December 2023 the Town was forced to terminate its contract with them.
“The Town continues to contract with the Ragsdale YMCA to provide recreational services to residents.
Town staff has secured over $1 million in grant funding for improvements to Jamestown Park. We recognize the benefit provided by recreation and will continue to invest in expanding access to recreational areas in the future.”
Photo courtesy of High Point Historical Society, The High Point Enterprise Negative Collection patch from the north Carolina AAu Junior olympics.
Photo courtesy Swimming World
donna de Varona, was an AAu swimmer who won two gold medals for the united States in the 1964 olympics in tokyo.
Photo courtesy of High Point Historical Society Swimming competition at the pool at City lake park.
Have you decided how you are going to vote in the upcoming election?
Even if you have decided between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, there is more to do before you can do your duty on Election Day.
There are more offices that will need your vote: secretary of state, state auditor, state treasurer, superintendent of public instruction, attorney general, agriculture commissioner, labor commissioner, insurance commissioner, state senator, state representative, N.C. supreme court justice, N.C. court of appeals judge, superior court judge, district court judge, district attorney, county commissioner, clerk of superior court, and register of deeds, and, in addition to U.S. president and vice president.
You have lots of choices to make and there are deadlines for making some of them.
Below is a list of some of the important dates and deadlines that apply: Sept. 6: County boards
Election to do list
of elections begin mailing absentee ballots to eligible voters who submitted an absentee ballot request form.
Oct. 11: Voter registration deadline (5 p.m.).
Oct. 17: In-person early voting begins; same-day registration available.
If the presidential election, or one of the others, is very, very important to you, you may want to do more than vote. In one recent election, I was persuaded to knock on doors of people likely to vote for my preferred candidate — if they voted at all. I spent an afternoon at the task.
My candidate lost. I was disappointed but was then and am still am glad I made the effort. If I had done nothing, I would have blamed myself for the loss.
If you feel this year as strongly as I did that year, here are some things you might do to help your candidate succeed.
1. Give some hard-earned dollars to your candidate. The money is important, but the act of giving is a seal of support, like a small Sunday morning church gift. It is more than just the money.
2. Make a connection with the candidate and introduce him or her to people you know. Invite a candidate to visit your home. Invite neighbors and
encourage the candidate to explain his or her views.
3. Attend events sponsored by other candidates and maybe wear your candidate’s button alongside that of the honoree.
4. Have your own big neighborhood party to honor your candidate. Whatever your neighbors’ views, they will appreciate the opportunity to get to know people who live nearby and learn about the candidate.
5. Create a postcard and make copies to send to your friends and others. Address, stamp them, and send them off. Write something personal like “this candidate is a friend of mine and a trustworthy person who thoughtfully considers the issues facing us. I would appreciate your consideration and especially your vote on election day.” Add a personal note, if you can, to remind the recipient of the card how you might be
connected to him or her.
6. Sign up with a candidate’s organization to knock on doors on election day to remind people to vote.
7. Stand in line to greet voters at the polls. Somebody you know will honor your advice.
8. Especially if your candidate loses, it will be important to know that you did not give up and that you worked hard all the way to the end. Of course, it will be even better if your candidate wins a close election because of your efforts.
9. Win or lose, your activity and participation on Election Day and your participation marks you as an American citizen who does his or her job.
D.G. Martin, a retired lawyer, served as UNC-System’s vice president for public affairs and hosted PBS-NC’s North Carolina Bookwatch.
Letter to the Editor
Recently, a local newspaper published an article related to PFAS and other contaminants in our drinking water. While the article discusses High Point’s “shared costs” related to a reverse osmosis system, the author fails to provide background on how our region’s drinking water became contaminated in the first place.
PER PUBLIC RECORDS, during public hearings held in the 1990s for the proposed Randleman Reservoir, residents, employees, and experts expressed concerns about the contamination of soil and waterways as well as the fact Deep River was a wastewater stream and not fit for public consumption. Ignoring these concerns, the PTRWA proceeded with the project, with NC DEQ indicating they would not help if the project went south.
GUESS WHAT? The project went south, and now the sewer and water customers will be left footing the bill. HOWEVER, PTRWA members — Archdale, Greensboro, High Point, Jamestown, Randleman, and Randolph County — can sue and recover these costs from the very industries and companies polluting our air, soil, and waterways (i.e., Bull Run, Deep River, etc.) which feed Randleman Reservoir. INSTEAD, the PTRWA wants to stick customers with the bill (due to their own negligence).
What can you do? STOP drinking your water! READ your system’s annual water quality reports. RESEARCH public records (i.e., NC DEQ Laserfiche) for information. SPEAK intelligently on the subject. WRITE your local/state/federal representative(s) demanding recovery of these costs from industries/companies responsible for polluting our waterways. SPEAK in public forums. REPORT air/soil/water violations to NCDEQ/EPA. VISIT www.thejamestowner9.com to learn more.
— Krisdena Reeser
What your voice heard? Write a Letter to the Editor. Send your letter to publisher@yesweekly.com
SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD
NOTICE OF SALE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COUNTY OF GUILFORD Before the Clerk 23 SP 1853
In the Matter of the Foreclosure of the Deed of Trust executed by Leroy and Mary Abbott, Grantor, To: Nicholas K. Blackwood, Substitute Trustee.
Deed of Trust dated January 21, 2010 and Recorded in Book 7094, Page 1227 in the Guilford County Registry
BEGINNING at a stone corner with D.L. Morgan’s line North 01 degrees 45 minutes East 763.2 feet to a stake corner with J.D. Oldham – D.P. Clapp’s; thence South 88 degrees 15 minutes East 1399 feet to a stake corner of said Oldham-Clapp and Riley Totten; thence South 04 degrees 25 minutes West 825 feet to a stake corner with said Totten and Caroline May’s; thence with said May’s North 85 degrees 00 minutes West 737.5 feet to a stone; thence with said Oldham-Clapp’s line North 86 degrees 54 minutes West 626.4 feet to the BEGINNING, containing 25 acres, more or less, SAVE AND EXCEPT that portion of land conveyed by deed recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County, North Carolina; AND SAVE AND EXCEPT that portion of land conveyed by deed recorded in Deed Book 4940, Page 728, to James R. Butler, Sr., in the office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County, North Carolina; AND SAVE AND EXCEPT that portion of land conveyed by Timber Deed recorded in Deed Book 6584, Page 2980, to Piedmont Land & Timber, Inc., in the office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County, North Carolina.
The record owner(s) of the Property as reflected in the records of the Guilford County Public Registry not more than ten (10) days prior to the posting of this Notice is/are: Nicholas Noble and Danielle Noble.
Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the above-referenced deed of trust; that certain Substitution of Trustee recorded on December 4, 2023, in Book 8784, Page 838, of the Guilford County Public Registry; by that Order of the Clerk of Superior Court of Guilford County entered on May 11, 2024, following a hearing pursuant to the provisions of Article 2A of Chapter 45 of the North Carolina indebtedness secured by the Deed of Trust, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale to the highest bidder at the area designated for public sales at the Guilford County Courthouse, 201 S. Eugene St., Greensboro, NC 27401, on AUGUST 28, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M. the real estate located in Guilford County, North Carolina commonly referred to as 603 Sedalia Road, Sedalia, NC 27342 and being more particularly described as follows (the “Property”):
The highest bidder at the sale will be required to make a cash deposit with the Substitute Trustee of up to five percent (5%) of the bid, or $750.00, whichever is greater, at the time the bid is accepted. Any successful bidder shall be required to tender the remaining balance of the successful bid amount in cash or certified funds at the time the Substitute Trustee tenders to such bidder, or attempts to deliver to such bidder, a deed for the Property. Should such successful bidder fail to pay the full balance of the successful bid at the time, that bidder shall remain liable on the bid as provide by N.C. Gen. Stat. § 45-21.30.
The Property is being sold subject to all prior and superior: (i) deeds of trust, (ii) liens, (iii) unpaid taxes, (iv) restrictions, (v) easements, (vi) assessments, (vii) leases, and (viii) other matters, if any, which, as a matter of law, survive the foreclosure of the Deed of Trust, provided that the inclusion of this clause in this Notice of Sale shall not be deemed to validate or otherwise give effect to any such matter or other right which, as a matter of law, does not survive the foreclosure of the Deed of Trust.
The Property is being sold “AS IS, WHERE IS.”
Neither the Substitute Trustee, Holder, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, or authorized agents or representatives of either Substitute Trustee or Holder make any warranty relating to title, possession, quiet enjoyment, or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the Property and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way related to such conditions are expressly disclaimed.
TENANTS: 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 in possession by the Clerk of Superior Court of the county in which the Property is sold. Any person who occupies the
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weeK oF aug. 19, 2024
aries (March 21 to April 19) A previous misunderstanding continues to taint the atmosphere to some extent during the early part of the week. But cooler heads prevail, and the situation eases by the week’s end.
taurus (April 20 to May 20) While the artistic aspect of the Divine Bovine is well-served this week, your practical side is also getting the sort of recognition that could lead to a new and well-deserved opportunity.
gemini (May 21 to June 20)
With home-related matters taking on more importance this week, now could be the time to make some long-deferred purchases. But shop carefully for the best quality at the best price.
CanCer (June 21 to July 22)
Congratulations! While a family problem might still rankle, it should be easing, thanks to your efforts to calm the waters. Also, a workplace situation seems to be moving in your favor.
leo (July 23 to August 22)
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The Instigators (r)
This new heist comedy film available now to stream stars none other than Matt Damon (Drive-Away Dolls) and his best friend’s little brother, Casey Affleck ( Oppenheimer). It seems that the sexual harassment allegations surrounding Affleck during the #MeToo movement have become a thing of the past, as he begins to star in leading roles again. In this film, Affleck stars as Cobby, an ex-con with whom Rory (Damon) teams up for a once-in-a-lifetime score that will give Rory the money he needs to take care of his son. But with this
The Big Cat’s energy levels should be rather high these days, and you might do well to tackle any tasks that still need doing. This will clear the way for any upcoming projects.
Virgo (August 23 to September 22) Someone’s criticism might not be as negative as you perceive. Actually, it could be helpful. Discuss the matter with your critic, and you both could learn something valuable.
libra (September 23 to October 22) A business matter could cause some friction among your colleagues. But once again, that logical mind of yours comes to the rescue. And the sooner it does, the better!
sCorpio (October 23 to November 21) There still might be some heated temper flare-ups out there. But your sensible self should advise you to stay out of these situations until things cool down and calm is restored.
sagittarius (November 22 to December 21) Changing your mind could be the right thing to do if you can’t resolve
being Rory’s first heist, it’s safe to say that nothing will go as planned. Luckily, he has Casey Affleck to show him the way, right? OK, OK, putting my aversion for Affleck aside, if you do give this film a try, look out for Jack Harlow in his second film role ever. Acting seems to fit the rapper well. (Apple TV+)
The Union (pg-13) —
Speaking of controversial actors from Massachusetts, this film dubbed as a “spy action comedy-thriller” stars Mark Wahlberg (Arthur the King). He portrays construction worker Mike, who runs into his high school sweetheart Roxanne (Halle
your doubts. You might want to discuss the matter with someone whose advice you trust.
CapriCorn (December 22 to January 19) The Sea Goat’s merrier side dominates this week, and this means that despite your usual busy schedule, you’ll be able to squeeze in parties and all sorts of fabulously fun times.
aQuarius (January 20 to February 18) An educational opportunity could offer a lead to something other than what you had planned. But keep an open mind, and before you decide to turn it down, check it out.
pisCes (February 19 to March 20) The Piscean wit and wisdom you have helps you work through a situation that might have been accidentally, or even deliberately, obscured. What you unravel could prove to be very revealing.
born this weeK: Loyalty is important to you. You demand it, but you also give it generously and lovingly.
Berry) at a bar in New Jersey. After a night of nostalgia and reminiscing together, Mike is appalled when he wakes up in London the following morning. Having drugged and brought him to the headquarters of her organization, Roxanne reveals that she’s a spy and
Strange But True
By luCie winBoRne
After 10 minutes of looking at yourself in a mirror in a dimly lit room, your bored brain will distort your reflection, triggering the appearance of imaginary monsters such as “Bloody Mary.”
• Sologamy is the act of marrying yourself.
• In 1895, there were only two cars in the entire state of Ohio ... and they still ended up crashing into each other.
• The record for most passengers on an airplane was set in 1991 when 1,086 Ethiopian Jews were evacuated to Jerusalem on a Boeing 747. However, the plane landed with 1,088 passengers, as two babies made their earthly debut during the flight. Pineapples were a status symbol in 18th century England. In fact, they were so expensive that you could rent them by the night and take them to parties with you.
In the first quarter after Covid lockdowns, lipstick sales shot up nearly 50%.
• The Apollo 11 astronauts had to go
through customs upon their return to Earth and declare moon rocks, moon dust and other lunar samples, according to the form signed by all three and filed at the Honolulu Airport in Hawaii on July 24, 1969.
• Cymothoa exigua is a parasite that severs the blood vessels of a fish’s tongue and becomes a new functional tongue.
• Bella and Edward’s relationship in the “Twilight” book and film series meets all 15 criteria set by the National Domestic Violence Hotline for being in an abusive relationship.
• An estimated 10% of Europeans are immune to HIV infection because they have an ancestor who survived bubonic plague.
Thought for the Day: “It isn’t what you have, or who you are, or where you are, or what you are doing that makes you happy or unhappy. It is what you think about.” —
that a list with the identities of every U.S. spy has been compromised by the enemy. So, she needs a “nobody” to train up in order to get the list back, and her old flame Mike is exactly that nobody. J.K. Simmons (Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse), Mike Colter
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Cool, Crisp and Delicious: Making Vietnamese Salad Rolls at Home
By pAtti diAMond
Vietnamese salad rolls, also known as goi cuon, are a refreshing and versatile dish that combines vibrant flavors, colors and textures. Wrapped in delicate rice paper, they typically include fresh vegetables, herbs, vermicelli noodles and protein like shrimp or tofu. Not only are they a feast for the eyes, but they’re a healthy and delicious no-cook meal, perfect for hot weather.
Making Vietnamese salad rolls at home is not only easy, but also budget friendly. By purchasing simple ingredients like rice paper, fresh vegetables and noodles, you can enjoy these delicious rolls for a fraction of the cost that you’d pay at a restaurant. Plus, homemade rolls allow you to customize ingredients to your personal taste.
basiC Vietnamese salad rolls
Yield: 4 to 5 servings total time: 20 minutes
8-10 rice paper wrappers
1 cup vermicelli noodles (cooked according to package instructions)
2 cups lettuce, chopped or shredded (romaine or butter lettuce works well)
1 cup carrots, julienned or grated
1 cup cucumber, julienned
Fresh herbs (like mint, cilantro or thai basil) protein and specialty ingredient, see ideas below
Cook the vermicelli noodles according to package instructions. Rinse under cold water, drain and set aside. Prepare the vegetables and herbs. Choose and prepare your protein and specialty ingredients.
to assemble:
Fill a large shallow dish with warm
water. Dip one rice paper wrapper into the water for about 10 seconds until it’s soft but still slightly firm (it will continue to soften while rolling). Lay the softened rice paper on a clean, flat surface. These are sticky; you may wish to use parchment paper as your preparation surface. Word of advice: Rolling these takes a little practice. Don’t expect your first try to come out perfect. Remember, even the ugly ones are still delicious!
In the lower third of the wrapper, place a small handful of vermicelli noodles, followed by a few pieces of lettuce, carrots, cucumber and herbs. Add protein and other ingredients.
roll the salad roll:
Start by folding the bottom edge of the wrapper over the filling. Then fold in the sides tightly, followed by rolling it away from you to enclose the filling completely. The rolls should be snug but not too tight. Continue this process with the remaining wrappers and filling ingredients.
protein and specialty ingredient Variations
Here are some delicious combinations to customize your salad rolls:
shrimp & avocado: Cooked shrimp (peeled and deveined), sliced avocado, lime juice for extra flavor.
Vegetarian delight: Grilled eggplant and/or zucchini, sliced bell peppers, fresh basil and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
Don’t forget the dipping sauces! Here are a couple of quick options: Peanut Sauce: Mix peanut butter with soy sauce, lime juice and a bit of water to reach desired consistency. Hoisin Sauce: Simple and classic, just serve straight or mix with a little sriracha for heat.
Remember, you can prep the fillings in advance and assemble the rolls just before serving to keep everything fresh. To serve, keep the rolls covered with a damp paper towel to prevent them from drying out.
So why not roll up your sleeves and give these vibrant Vietnamese salad rolls a try? They’re a delicious way to beat the heat, nourish your body and satisfy your taste buds.
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Salad rolls filled with crisp veggies and shrimp, perfect for summer meals
