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KID’S CLUB BIRTHDAYS
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Lucille Robinson
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Harlan Zacharias
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- Every Thursday from 11:30 AM -1:30 PM come to the Eatonia Library for puzzles, visiting and grab your books for the week!
- Check out our TOPS Chapter … it’s free to try! Every Wednesday. Weigh in: 5:45 PM. Meeting: 6:00 PM at the EOL Meeting Room. Contact Mila 306-480-2035.
- Eatonia & District Recreation Soccer Season starts April 30th. Contact Charity for more info at eatoniarec@sasktel.net or call 306-460-7130.
ESTON
SATURDAY, MAY 10
• Eston 95 Lions Walk For Guide Dogs. More information to follow.
THURSDAY, MAY 22
• ‘Inspirational Paintings’ artshow by artist Audrey McEvoy to be held at the Heritage Gallery at the Prairie West Historical Centre. Opening reception at 7:00 PM. Come and meet the artist.
- Eston Wheatland Centre Chase the AceDraws every Wednesday at the Centre. Ticket sales 4-7 PM. Draw at 7:30 PM. See our Facebook page for details. Lic#LR240086
- Wheatland Centre Potluck Supper fourth Friday of each month 6:00 PM. $5.00. Bring your own utensils. Coffee & tea provided.
- Wheatland Centre Bingo - 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month 7:00 PM. Regular Bingo plus Bonanza, 50/50 Draw. Must be 14 years of age. Call 306-962-7117 (ask for Linda) for more info.
- Drop-In Basketball Thursdays 7:30-9:30 PM at ECS Gym. Minimum 12 years of age. No charge. Contact Jesse to be added to a group text for the program 306-583-9087.
KINDERSLEY
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23
• St. Paul’s United Church invites you to St. George’s Day Dinner. English Menu. Doors open at 6:00 PM. Supper at 6:30 PM. $30/ person. Limited seating. Live entertainment following the dinner. Call the church office 306-463-6508 for tickets or more info.
SATURDAY, APRIL 26
• Kindersley Screen Arts presents “Goodrich” 4:00 PM at Sunset Theatre. $10 cash at the door.
• The Road Hammers and Julian Austin at the West Central Events Centre. Tickets available at Ticketmaster or the Town of Kindersley office.
THURSDAY, MAY 1
• Kindersley & District Arts Council presents “The Misery Mountain Boys” 7:30 PM at the Norman Ritchie Community Centre.
SATURDAY, MAY 3
• 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament at Kindersley Composite School.
SUNDAY, MAY 4
• West Central Abilities Inc. “Cash Bingo Fundraiser” at the Elks Hall. Doors open at noon. Early Bird at 12:30 PM. Regular games start at 1:00 PM.
SATURDAY, JUNE 7
• Kindersley Flatlanders Speedway Show & Shine
THURSDAY, JUNE 26
• West Central Abilities Inc. Annual General Meeting 11:00 AM at Clearview Community Church.
FRIDAY, JULY 25 - SUNDAY, JULY 27
• Kindersley Claybusters Registered Trap Shoot at the Kindersley Wildlife Federation Shooting Range starting at 1:00 PM on Friday. For info please contact Dan Kachmarski at 306-463-7207.
- Parkinson’s Support Group Meetings are held the second Wednesday of the month 1:30 PM at 401 - 4th Ave West (New Life Church). Everyone welcome! For more info call Nancy at 306-4634514.
- Monday Night Jam Sessions at the Norman Ritchie Community Centre. Doors open at 6:30 to set-up, then the fun begins at 7-11 PM. Call Keith 306-460-8633.
- Interested in a support group for weight management? TOPS meetings; every Monday at 6:00 PM in the Kindersley Senior Centre OR
contact Jill at 306-463-4210.
- PickleBall Indoor Season meets Sunday & Wednesday evenings 7:00-9:00 PM at Elizabeth Middle School gym. Cost is $50 for the season or $5 drop in. More info call Teresa Knight 306460-7304.
- Fit Fighter Group Class. Helping individuals with Parkinson Disease, Fibromyalgia, MS, Arthritis and mobility issues. Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:00 AM at Anytime Fitness. Call Karen 463-3607 for more info.
- 365 Kindersley Air Cadets meet Thursday evenings at the Kindersley Museum. No charge to be a member, youth ages 12-18, must be a Canadian resident. Contact Ian Kehrer via text at 306-460-0057 or Sheila Kehrer via text 306604-9044. Come Fly With Us!
• Every Saturday: Mom N Tots Morning 10:00 - 10:30 AM at the Norman Ritchie Community Centre. Registration required: Kindersleymusic@outlook.com
• Every Tuesday: Community Badminton 6:30 - 9:00 PM at Westberry School. Everybody welcome.
LEADER
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23
• Dabber Bingo at the Leader Friendship Centre. Doors open at 6:30 PM. Bingo at 7:00 PM. Held the 4th Wednesday of the month.
MONDAY, APRIL 28
• Soup & Bun Lunch 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM at the Leader Friendship Centre. Cost is $8.00. Held the 4th Monday of the month.
- Cards & Coffee. Come out and play cards! Every Tuesday afternoon 2:00-4:00 PM at the Leader Friendship Centre. No cost.
MAJOR
SATURDAY, MAY 24
• Community Garage Sale 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. $20/table or street space. Major Hall & Centre Street. Contact Janice 306-834-8180 to book your space or table.
DRAWS EVERY WEDNESDAY AT THE CENTRE Ticket Sales 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Someone will try to pull the wool over your eyes. Trust your inborn sense of what’s right and what’s wrong to help you avoid getting fleeced.
22) Your natural inclination for fairness might conflict with the special needs of a friend. Weigh both issues carefully and make your decision in your usual honest way.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A misunderstanding causes a rift in a once-closed relationship. Make a move toward sealing the breach before it grows too wide to ever be repaired.
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TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Love dominates the Taurean landscape this week, but someone from the past doesn’t feel so kindly to the divine Bovine. Resist an attempt to goad you into a fight.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A perplexing on-the-job situation that you thought was resolved reopens with a new twist. But this time, you’ll have more people willing to help you deal with it.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A major move could be good for your career, but you worry that it might cause problems for your loved ones. Before making a decision, talk things over with them.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) The Big Kitty’s glitter dazzles the right people who react to your charm. But they’ll want more proof that you can do the job they’re offering.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Continue to assess both sides of a workplace situation before deciding which to support. An old friend brings potentially life-changing news. Listen well.
LIBRA (September 23 to October
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) You can keep secrets like no one else can, but an unexpected development may force you to consider revealing one of them.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Someone tries once again to goad the Goat into a confrontation, but resist. Remember that you’ve nothing to gain by being the butt of someone else’s ambitions.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) An opportunity that recently opened up needs to be fully explored to make sure that no unsettling surprises will emerge later on. Ask questions and demand answers.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) An old friend reveals a secret from the past that can lead to changes in relationships with family and friends. Expect a shocking reaction from a surprising source.
BORN THIS WEEK: You have a reservoir of self-confidence that you can draw on forever. Your energy output makes you seem like a living example of perpetual motion.
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WEirD NEWS
Comic Caper
-- Crush Comics in California’s Castro Valley was burglarized on March 22, CBS News reported. The thief took a display of the store’s most valuable comic books, said owner Josh Hunter. He figured they were gone for good, but then, just 12 hours later, one of his employees stumbled upon an eBay listing for a very specific comic book from the store. “I’m just going to buy that and see what happens,” Hunter said. When he got the seller’s name and address, he searched on Instagram and saw the burglar’s offer to buy, sell or trade Lego sets. Next, Hunter called another comic shop and a toy store that had also been broken into and shared his findings. When the sleuths turned their results over to police, Alameda County Sheriff’s officers served a search warrant at the home of Noorullah Amiri, 29, of Livermore, where they found tens of thousands of dollars’ worth of comic books, collectibles and Lego
sets. Amiri was taken into custody on March 27.
Pungent Perpetrator
-- Delhi, India’s “Potty Badmash,” a 27-year-old pickpocket named Deepak, was finally arrested on March 24, The Times of India reported. Deepak is famous for committing thefts and knife-related crimes, then soiling his pants, creating a stench so terrible that it kept officers away from him. This time, however, they armed themselves with gloves and masks. “Team gave him chase and pinned him down,” said an officer. “As expected, Deepak deployed his famous ‘filth plan’ but the officers ... thwarted his last-ditch effort and took him in custody.” When they searched him, they found a knife, which Deepak described as his “lucky charm.” During questioning he admitted to multiple mobile phone thefts and other crimes.
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Hydro ends two US contracts, seeks to sell power to Nunavut and possibly Saskatchewan
WINNIPEG – Manitoba Hydro will not be renewing two contracts totalling 500 megawatts of power capacity, and will instead be offering it for possibly two energy corridors – one to the north, and one running east-west. And the Manitoba premier is definitely looking to Saskatchewan for future power sales.
The April 14 announcement tied heavily into increasing talk during this federal election of a national energy corridor.
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew told a press conference in Winnipeg, “I have an order here to bring back 500 megawatts of power that we’re currently exporting to the United States of America, and I have an order here to dedicate 50 of those megawatts of power to stand up a new transmission line to Nunavut.”
His signing of the “order” was a spin on President Donald Trump’s extensive use of executive orders. But the intent was serious – Manitoba, through its Crown corporation Manitoba Hydro, is ending the export of 500 megawatts of power to the US and seeking to redeploy it in Canada, internally in Manitoba, but also for export within Canada. And that really means to Nunavut, Saskatchewan or Ontario. Kinew strongly suggested much of that could go to the west.
The shift marks an end of two contracts with Xcel Energy which were signed in 2010. Manitoba will continue to sell approximately 1,300 megawatts of power to the US, however, and would continue cross-border power arrangements.
How Saskatchewan ties in
SaskPower currently has 350 megawatts of intertie capacity with Manitoba, some of which is used to send power to northern Saskatchewan via the Manitoba Hydro grid since there is no direct connection between SaskPower’s northern and southern grids. That 350 megawatts worth of intertie capacity is largely maxed out, so any additional power sales to Saskatchewan would require the building of additional intertie capacity. SaskPower is currently do-
ing a similar scale project with the Southwest Power Pool, adding 500 megawatts of intertie capacity with North Dakota. That project, currently under construction, will cost around a billion dollars.
Kinew first spoke of a new powerline to bordering Nunavut to the north, with 50 megawatts capacity. Known as the Kivalliq Hydro-Fibre Link, it would tie the southwest portion of Nunavut to the national grid. The project would also include fibre optic communications capacity.
While reporters questioned the viability of such a project for a population of just 11,000 people, Kinew countered that there were mining opportunities as well that could be serviced by this power, as well as connecting it to Churchill, part of the province’s continued efforts to “build up the port.” He made reference to it being a high voltage direct current (HVDC) line, which would be similar to the province’s Bipole I, II and III lines which bring the bulk of Manitoba Hydro’s power from northern dams to the south.
The Nunavut line’s opportunity to enhance the port of Churchill would improve its capacity for other exports, he noted. Kinew suggested the possibility of hydrogen exports (by way of converting it to ammonia) as one possibility. “The hydrogen industry sounds so exciting. It’s not there yet, but maybe it will be. We’re talking about a timeline between now and 2032. Maybe there will be hydrogen that we could export in the form of ammonia by then. And if we’re talking about other trade corridors. We’re saying we’re serious about starting the conversation.”
“If you get us a polar class icebreaker to have in Churchill year round. Sky is the limit in terms of what Canada can do as an exporter, to the EU, to Brazil, to other jurisdictions,” Kinew said, suggesting the federal government should put up the billions of dollars it would cost to “park an icebreaker there,” year round, thus extending the shipping season.
Referring to power, Kinew said, “It’s great for Manitoba because it allows us to find a new export
Looking west
Kinew continued, “Then when we look west, when we look at our other provincial neighbors, and we think about the prospect of building trade corridors in Western Canada or across the country, in whichever direction, we know that those trade corridors are going to need power. So with that remaining 450 megawatts of power, we have the ability to say we, in Manitoba, are serious about talking with our western neighbors, with our northern neighbors, with all other jurisdictions in Canada. And not only are we serious and stepping up to talk, we’re putting action behind those words, and we’re saying we’re bringing back some of this power to our country so that we can build up the next generation of Canadian infrastructure.”
But Kinew is not really interested in having Manitoba paying for export lines. First referring to the line to Nunavut, he said, “For this to work for Manitoba Hydro, and for Manitoba, we’re not, we’re not going to be building the transmission line. We’re going to be hosting the construction activity. That’s what we’d like to see. That’s why I want to have the Feds at the table, right? To have them see this as a nation-building project that they would invest in through whatever mechanism they deem appropriate. But for Manitobans, we’re saying, What can we bring to the table to bring it to move these conversations on forward? Well, we’ve got the power, so let’s say we’re willing to dedicate 50 (megawatts) to this. We got another 450 (megawatts) that we just freed up for planning purposes. If another trade quarter comes across our desk, we could talk about devoting it to that purpose. And at the end of the day, I want us to be able to build new infrastructure in the province, and have other people pay for it, and us to own it.”
Selling to other neighbours and paying your mortgage
This is a notable shift in policy for Manitoba. The opportunity for SaskPower to buy additional hydro power from Manitoba Hydro had appeared to be off the table. In recent years SaskPower president and CEO Rupen Pandya had noted several times that Manitoba Hydro had informed SaskPower there would not be additional power available to buy, and indeed, Saskatchewan could expect less power would be available in the future.
Kinew said, “Well, if you wanted to pay off your mortgage and have folks in Nunavut pay for it, would that sound like a good deal to you? If you
wanted our western neighbors to pay off your mortgage, would that be a good deal? I think if you can structure something that’s a win-win, where they’re paying our mortgage and we’re turning the lights on in their backyard, that’s a win-win, and we have the opportunity to do so.”
Kinew continued, “We have the opportunity to do so when it comes to the environment. That’s why we’re looking at the wind farms and partnering with indigenous nations to stand those up. It helps to diversify the power supply. And again, a lot of folks talk about energy transition, but we also need to do we also need to be thinking about energy addition, which is just we need to add more power to the grid in every in every way that we can that’s consistent with our values as Manitobans.
“Well, you know, I love the folks at hydro, and I’m sure if you ask them, you know, what do you think of Katy Perry landing from space? What do you think of the Jets winning the President’s Trophy? What do you think of the Premier’s press conference today? I’m sure their answer is going to be ‘to build a new dam.’
“‘Build a new dam’ to all those questions. For me, though, let’s do one thing at a time, you know, and I’m saying transmission line to the north, transmission line to the west to other parts of Canada, sounds like a nation building project Manitobans can really benefit from.”
Kinew noted earlier in the press conference, “Baseload power is the most valuable thing in the world right now. Baseload power meaning power that’s not depending on the wind blowing or the sun shining, but what electricity that flows 24/7.
“It’s the most valuable thing in the world right now because of AI. Every time you fire up a filter or search something on Google or Chat GPT, it’s a huge draw on base load power. And the reality is we could probably continue to increase our exports to the United States of America for the foreseeable future. Everyone’s telling us that the price is going to be bid up. But we think that the same economics around baseload power are just as strong in Canada, and we’re making a strategic priority here to invest in Canadian uses for this hydro electricity.”
Manitoba’s announcement comes at a time when the Government of Saskatchewan is seriously considering rejuvenating its existing coal-fired power fleet. It is also exploring the possible development of small modular reactors, with the first ones to be built near Estevan. A final determination of which of two sites would be chosen is anticipated in the coming months. The Manitoba announcement would not be enough to make up for a replacement of the coal entire coal fleet, either. And it’s currently expected SaskPower’s next 370 megawatt natural gas combined cycle power plant will cost between $1.4 and $1.7 billion.
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Belitski Contracting Ltd.
Best Western Plus Kindersley Hotel
Big Sky Steel Fabricators (2002) Ltd.
Big Valley Sales
Bow-Way Electric
Brock Oil Ltd. (Red Sky Resources)
Bumper to Bumper
Canalta Kindersley
Carl’s Mobile Welding
Dennis’ Welding Ltd.
Energy Dodge
Family Oilfield Services Ltd.
Fountain Tire (Kindersley)
Full Tilt Holdings
Get A Grip Tire and Performance
Good To Go Rentals
Good To Go Trucking
GPE Fluids Management
Great Plains College
H & G Motel
Holland’s Hot Oiling
Insight Sign & Decal
Integra Tire
Jettco Trucking & Construction
J & H Rentals Ltd.
Jorann Safety
Kindersley Auto Value
Kindersley Bearing
Kindersley Inn
Kindersley Machine Services
Kodiak Sand & Gravel
Kyote Energy Services
Lufkin Downhole Pumps
Matrix Solutions Inc.
Mayhem Mechanical Ltd.
McKinnon Oilfield Ltd.
Merrington Safety
Mid Plains Diesel Ltd.
Mustang Safety Services Ltd.
Nova Inn Kindersley
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Riverview Safety and First Aid
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• On April 28, 1953, inventor Howard Ross received a patent for his “double coat,” which contained an outer layer extendable to cover two people. It was designed to protect sports fans in athletic stadiums during rain.
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• On April 29, 1945, Adolf Hitler, concerned that the cyanide capsules given to him and wife Eva Braun might be ineffective, tested one on his German shepherd, Blondi. The dog died and Braun took her dose the next day, while Hitler reportedly shot himself. The German public remained unaware of the couple’s relationship until after their deaths.
Talk about May flowers! The bright colors of the tulips on this charger could rival the real ones growing outside. And to think they’re over 300 years old!
The charger was made in England in about 1690. Even with a few signs of wear, its age, craftsmanship and design brought its price to an impressive $3,997 at Brunk Auctions. It is a type of tin-glazed earthenware pottery called delft or delftware.
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• On April 30, 2019, Emperor Akihito of Japan stepped down from the throne at the age of 85, becoming the first Japanese monarch to abdicate in more than two centuries, after having announced his desire to do so because of poor health a few years earlier.
CAPTION: This delftware charger was 17th-century England. Bright, colornever go out of style, especially in
• On May 1, 1955, golfer Babe Didrikson Zaharias won the Peach Blossom LPGA Tournament in Spartanburg, S.C., the 41st and final LPGA title of her career, even as she was battling the colon cancer that would end her life the following year.
• On May 2, 1963, more than a thousand Black schoolchildren marched through Birmingham, Alabama, in a protest against segregation that became known as the Children’s Crusade and Children’s March. Nearly 800 of them were arrested, including a 6-year-old girl, primarily for parading without a permit.
• On May 3, 1986, Willie Shoemaker, at age 54, beat 18:1 odds to become the oldest jockey to win the Kentucky Derby. After retiring in 1990, he returned to the track as a trainer for another seven years. Shoemaker also authored three best-selling murder mysteries featuring jockey-turnedsleuth Coley Killebrew.
• On May 4, 2002, an Executive Airline Services twin-engine plane crashed and exploded in a densely populated section of the Nigerian town of Kano, after shearing off the roofs of dozens of homes and two mosques, killing 149 people and destroying almost three full blocks of buildings. An investigation ruled the cause of the crash to be pilot error.
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The name “delft” may conjure up images of blue-and-white Dutch scenes, and it comes from a city in Holland that produced that type of pottery. Dutch immigrants brought the technique to England in the late 16th century, and London became a center for making delftware. Designs were often inspired by Chinese porcelain, and, although blue-and-white delftware was popular, potters experimented with different colors.
This charger uses yellow, green and ochre as well as blue. Multicolor designs are often called “polychrome.” Delftware lost popularity in the 18th century as Europeans began making their own porcelain, but, in the 1800s, ceramics decorated with designs inspired by old delft became popular again in Holland, especially with tourists. They are still popular gifts and souvenirs, although they are often imported. Watch out for pieces labeled “Delft”; they were made in the 20th or 21st century. * * *
Q:I
have a print that has been in my family for at least 100 years. I have no idea if it is worth anything or just sentimental. I’ve researched the artist and found some information. Do you know how I can tell if this is an original or a print?
A:Check your print for an artist’s signature and edition number that are written in pencil, not printed on. Sometimes it takes an art expert to determine if a print is original. You may want to contact an art museum in your area or the art department of
This delftware charger was made in 17th-century England. Bright, colorful flowers never go out of style, especially in spring.
a college or university for assistance. * * *
TIP: Modern bleach can damage 18th-century and some 19th-century dishes. To clean old dishes, try hydrogen peroxide or bicarbonate of soda. Each removes a different type of stain. * * *
CURRENT PRICES
Toy, dollhouse furniture, cradle, painted, red, multicolor flower panels, arched pierced head and footboards, acorn finials, 14 x 21 1/2 x 16 inches, $60.
Decoy, duck, preening, painted feathers, cork surface, blue stripe on wing, glass eyes, wood base, marked, GJB, $85.
Cloisonne, box, lid, round, allover basketweave, two birds on water, plants, lotus flowers, silver interior, Korea, 5 1/2 x 3 inches, $315.
Clothing, belt, black suede, four movable X-shape conchos, silver, marked, Taxco, Hector Aguilar, c. 1955, 26 inches, $1,050.
Furniture, umbrella stand, Black Forest, walnut, figural, bear, standing, mouth open, glass eyes, inset zinc tray at base, 19th century, 40 x 15 x 20 inches, $2,125.
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Q:Is it true that Woody Harrelson was supposed to play Walton Goggins’ role in “The White Lotus”? — A.S.
A:Yes, the Emmy-winning actor Woody Harrelson (“Cheers”) was set to play Rick in the third season of HBO’s “The White Lotus” but had to turn it down when their filming schedule shifted. He was later asked to play the smaller role of Rick’s friend Frank, but this didn’t come to fruition either and went to Sam Rockwell instead.
While Harrelson likely regrets the chance of adding another Emmy to his shelf, he’s excited about his upcoming comedy series on Apple TV+ with his buddy Matthew McConaughey. “Brother From Another Mother” is still in development, but judging by their hilarious Salesforce commercials, the show will likely be a hit.
Q:When will the new spinoff with the sons of “The Neighborhood” begin airing? Does this mean that the original series is ending soon, like “Young Sheldon”? — A.T.
A:The hit CBS sitcom “The Neighborhood,” starring Cedric the Entertainer, will begin airing its eighth and final season in the fall, with its current season’s finale set for May 5. During this episode, oldest son Malcolm will move from the south of Los Angeles to Venice Beach, California, which is the setting of the proposed spin-off.
If the pilot gets picked up by the network as it’s expected to be, both Sheaun McKinney and Marcel Spears will reprise their roles as Malcolm and Marty Butler. Cedric the Entertainer, who plays their dad, will continue on “The Neighborhood” for its last season. Rounding out the cast are Angelique Cabral and Hunter King from “Life in Pieces,” Justin Long (“Goosebumps”), and Kara Royster (“Dynasty”).
However, this isn’t the only “Neighborhood” offshoot in development. You might remember Tracy Morgan’s (“30 Rock”) appearance as Cedric’s rich younger brother, Calvin, in season four. Well, he won’t be playing Calvin in the proposed spin-off that is expected to stream on Paramount+ but instead a cousin named Crutch. No official word on when this series will begin airing.
Q:Who plays Doug in the Liberty Mutual commercials? Has he acted in anything else? I don’t think I’d recognize him without his mustache and sunglasses. — N.I.
A:Actor
David Hoffman has starred in Liberty Mutual’s LiMu Emu & Doug ad campaign since 2019. In an interview published in the New York Post in 2021, Hoffman said that he’s never once been recognized on the street as Doug.
When he was offered the role, he told his agent that he didn’t want to look like himself in the ads for fear of being pigeonholed as “the guy in the commercial.” Smart move! The commercials pay the bills, and he can do other projects like voiceover work and guest-starring on sitcoms such as “Modern Family” and films like “Bridesmaids.”
Stephanie Courtney, who stars as Progressive Insurance’s pitchwoman in their campaign, has a similar resume to Hoffman’s. Both are alumni of The Groundlings, the improv comedy school that has served as the launching pad for many “Saturday Night Live” cast members, including Kristen Wiig and Will Forte.
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