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Nancy Kelley to participate in Parkinson’s SuperWalk for her 20th year

By Joan Janzen KINDERSLEY

- Nancy Kelley is preparing for her twentieth year of participating in the Parkinson’s Canada SuperWalk in Saskatoon. The three km walk takes place annually at Spadina Crescent West; this year it will be held on Sunday, September 7th.

Nancy began participating in the Super Walk immediately after being diag-

nosed in 2005, and she hasn’t stopped ever since. Her passion for the cause has resulted in her being one of the top fundraisers for multiple years, raising as much as $12,000.00 annually.

“Buoyed by the unwavering support of cherished friends and family, your enduring presence and generous contributions have been my beacon of hope as I navigate life with this disease,” Nancy wrote to her many supporters. “Your steadfast

support fuels, not only my steps, but also vital research and assistance for those affected by Parkinson’s.”

Funds raised help to find a cure and support those living with Parkinson’s. It’s a huge endeavour as more than 100,000 Canadians are living with the effects of Parkinson’s disease and thirty are diagnosed every day, with estimates saying that number will increase to fifty within the next six years.

“With your continued support I am hopeful that we will find a cure for future generations. Thank you for standing by my side year after year in this journey to a world without Parkinson’s,” Nancy said to her supporters.

On September 7th, Nancy will be joined by a dozen or more family and friends as she fundraises for further education, advocacy, research and hopefully a cure.

In the meantime the local support group meets at 401 - 4th Avenue West in Kindersley on the second Wednesday of each month. The connection with others, along with regular exercise and walking helps those in attendance navigate through daily life and the effects of Parkinson’s.

This photo of Nancy and her granddaughter Lily was taken ten years ago. Lily wore a sticker on her back saying “I walk for my Nana”.

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) This week could offer more opportunities for ambitious Lambs who are eager to get ahead. But don’t rush into making decisions until you’ve checked for possible hidden problems.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Some light begins to shine on professional and/or personal situations that have long eluded an explanation. Best advice: Don’t rush things. All will be made clear in time.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20)

Although you might want to protest what seems to be an unfair situation, it’s best to keep your tongue and temper in check for now. The full story hasn’t come out yet.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Work prospects are back on track, but watch what you say. A thoughtless comment to the wrong person — even if it’s said in jest — could delay or even derail your progress.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) A colleague might goad you into saying or doing the wrong thing. It’s best to ignore the troublemaker, even if they rile up your royal self. Your supporters will stand with you.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Careful not to let your on-the-job zealousness create resentment with co-workers who might feel like you shut them out. Prove them wrong by including them in your project.

LIBRA (September 23 to October

22) Although it’s not quite what you hoped for, use your good business sense to make the most of what you’re being offered at this time. Things will improve down the line.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A more positive picture of what lies ahead is beginning to take shape. But there are still too many gaps that need to be filled in before you make definitive plans.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Continue to keep a tight hold on the reins. This way, you don’t charge willy-nilly into a situation that might appear attractive on the surface but lack substance underneath.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) You still need to demand answers to your questions. Remember, your wise counseling earns you respect, but it’s your search for truth that gives you wisdom.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) You’ll find people who are happy to help you deal with some difficult situations. And, of course, knowing you, you’ll be happy to return those favors anytime. ... Won’t you?

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Give the special someone in your personal life a large, loving dollop of reassurance. This will go a long way in restoring the well-being of your ailing relationship.

BORN THIS WEEK: You are a delightful paradox. You like things neat and tidy, but you’re also a wonderful host who can throw a really great party. You’re quite versatile.

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OPINION: Sharing your story can save lives

By Joan Janzen

Here’s a bit of old-time trivia for you. A popular Western TV series called Bonanza ran from 1959 to 1972. The four main characters —Lorne Greene, Michael Landon, Dan Blocker, and Pernell Roberts — wore the same outfits for 431 episodes.

Although the show ran for 14 years, few people noticed that the characters wore the same clothes in every episode. Meanwhile, the years pass, and not many Canadians notice that changes are being proposed for Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID).

Conservative MP Tamara Jansen tabled a bill to ban MAID for mental illness. Bill C-218 (The Right to Recover Act) seeks to amend the Criminal Code to exclude mental disorders from being considered a “grievous and irremediably medical condition” for MAID eligibility. If the bill passes, individuals would be disqualified for MAID on the basis of mental illness alone.

Member of Parliament, Andrew Lawton, provided some background information while being interviewed by Candice Malcolm. He explained that the court’s decision in Quebec stated the MAID rules were too restrictive, and the Liberal government responded with this expansion. The unelected Senate unilaterally decided to make this additional change, passed it, and submitted it to the House of Commons.

“The Liberal government moved it forward in spite of massive pushback from the mental health and healthcare field, and a number of people from different sectors,” Andrew said. “They put in place a date this would go into effect, and would figure out the details later. They

still haven’t done that. Right now, if nothing happens as of March 2027, it will go into effect.”

“This is something that is very near and dear to my heart; I am a suicide survivor myself,” Andrew said. “I might have been successful getting my life ended, which means I wouldn’t be here today. I wouldn’t have a loving wife. I wouldn’t have had a successful career. I wouldn’t have all those wonderful people I worked with during the last decade and a half.”

In an effort to support the Right to Recover Act, Andrew launched the “I Got Better” campaign, where people share their personal stories. Those are stories of hope, survival and recovery.

Before becoming an MP, Andrew hosted ‘The Andrew Lawton Show’. On one of his podcasts, he shared his personal struggle with depression, and people were listening.

“Mr. Lawton saved me during 2020. I watched his shows and emailed, and Andrew took the time to reply in a meaningful way,” one of his listeners commented. “If it wasn’t for Andrew’s story, I wouldn’t be here today.”

It appears the Right to Recover Act is not only near and dear to Andrew Lawton’s heart, but to many people who suffer from depression. They are making their voices heard, as they posted comments after Andrew’s interview. Here are samples of what listeners had to say.

“I’m one of those people that wouldn’t be here too. Most people truly want help, not a way out.”

“I used to watch your show, and when you came out about your struggles, it helped me take an inner look and reassess my thoughts. I am glad to see you in politics and fighting to make a difference for all of us.”

“Look what we all would have missed without you. You are one of the most brilliant and caring men I’ve seen. I am very happy you are here.”

“Thank you for fighting for all of us with mental health struggles. If anyone reading this comment suffers the same, please know you are loved and valued.”

“Having had depression and anxiety for over two decades, I know firsthand it can make life feel hopeless to keep battling every day. But I also know that these issues come in waves, and there’s many tools to make these conditions manageable. I hope that people who are submerged in suffering don’t give up and give in to this, because life can get better, even though it seems impossible at times.”

Andrew also noted that some people list loneliness, poverty and isolation as reasons for wanting MAID. Those are not medical issues.

“This should be a non-partisan issue. I’m hopeful we will receive support from across the aisle,” he said concerning Bill C-218. “I don’t want to get political points off of this; I want to save lives. If you have experienced mental illness, share that with your MP. Make sure they know there’s a human face behind this.”

The main characters on the old television series wore the same attire for 14 years. But the main characters struggling with mental health issues all have different faces and circumstances. Each one is unique with unlimited potential and value.

“It’s possible to survive and even thrive after wanting to end your life,” Andrew concluded. Now he’s sharing his story, supporting Bill C-218 and saving lives.

1. Which Beatle was wearing all white on the “Abbey Road” album cover?

2. Name the girl group that released “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?”

3. Which two songs ended up at the top of the 2024 revised Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time list?

4. “Good Morning Starshine” is from which musical?

5. Name the song that contains this lyric: “If your heartaches seem to hang around too long, And your blues keep getting bluer with each song.”

Answers

1. John Lennon. He was marching at the head of the group as they crossed the road — a message perhaps? He’d already left the group but it hadn’t been announced yet.

2. The Shirelles, in 1960. They almost didn’t record the song, thinking it sounded too country. It ended up at the top of the Hot 100 chart and was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1999.

3. Aretha Franklin, “Respect” from 1967 and Public Enemy, “Fight the Power” from 1989.

4. “Hair,” in 1967.

5. “Cry,” by Johnnie Ray, in 1951. Ray, known for his overly dramatic singing style, managed to incite the crowds to hysteria like Elvis Presley and the Beatles would eventually do.

I don’t trust those trees. They seem kind of shady.

My friend keeps saying, “cheer up, man. It could be worse!

You could be stuck underground in a hole full of water.” I know he means well.

I fell down a well the other day. I guess it’s because I couldn’t see that well

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My friend’s bakery burned down last night. Now his business is toast.

I’ve been putting in extra hours at my job at the butcher shop.

I’m just trying to make ends meat.

I was wondering why we suddenly had a bunch of spiders in the office, then the boss told me he posted a job for Web Developers.

My wife called me at work, surprised and confused. The bathroom renovation package I ordered was finally delivered. I told her to let that sink in.

The earth is 80% water. None of that water is carbonated. Therefore, the earth is flat.

My daughter informed me that the earth is tilted at a 23.5 degree angle I responded, “That’s not right.”

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Is Macaulay Culkin going to do any more movies or television in the near future? He started making a comeback a few years ago, but I haven’t seen him in anything. Also, does he still speak to his dad?

— M.W.

A:The little “Home Alone” cutie will turn 45 at the end of this month, and while his career isn’t as celebrated as his younger brother’s, Oscar winner Kieran Culkin, Macaulay certainly seems happier than ever. He has overcome allegations of drug abuse, is now a doting father to two boys with wife/actress Brenda Song (“Running Point”), and hasn’t given up on acting. He’s been steadily growing his resume since 2016 with recurring roles on “The Jim Gaffigan Show,” “American Horror Story,” and “The Righteous Gemstones.” He’s also set to appear in the upcoming season of “Fallout,” but it’s uncertain for how many episodes. As for his relationship with his parents, according to People magazine, Macaulay has been estranged from his dad since he was a teen, but he denies that he ever emancipated from his parents (as rumors had it).

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Q:When are they going to announce the contestants for the new season of “Dancing with the Stars”? Doesn’t the show start soon? — M.C.

A:Season 34 of “Dancing with the Stars” will premiere on ABC on Tuesday, Sept. 16. They typically announce all the contestants about two weeks before the premiere date, typically first on “Good Morning America” before it gets spread all over the internet. A few names have already trickled out, though.

Australian Zookeeper Robert Irwin will follow in the footsteps of his big sister, Bindi, who won the mirrorball trophy in season 21. Joining him will be two cast members from Hulu’s “Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” Jen Affleck and Whitney Leavitt, as well as TikTok star Alix Earle. ***

When is the spin-off of “The Office” coming out? I know

it’s called “The Paper.” Is it also set in the same industry as “The Office”? — K.S.

A:“ThePaper,” a spin-off of “The Office,” is about a struggling Midwestern newspaper called the Toledo Truth-Teller. Although many are skeptical that it could ever be as good as the British or American versions of “The Office,” it has the same mockumentary style and the name Greg Daniels behind it.

When Daniels recreated Ricky Gervais’ highly touted British original in 2005 for NBC, it was practically universally panned. Once it found its footing, it became a modest hit and eventually a huge pop-culture sensation on Netflix.

The only returning character from “The Office” so far is Oscar Nunez as accountant Oscar Martinez. Like the American “Office,” the cast of “The Paper” aren’t well-known — yet. The biggest star besides Martinez is Domhnall Gleeson, who is best known as General Hux in Episodes VII, VIII and IX of the “Star Wars” franchise.

Look for Peacock to drop four episodes of “The Paper” on Sept. 4, followed by two new episodes every Thursday through Sept. 25.

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Uranium Production Resumes at McClean Lake Supporting Saskatchewan’s Strong Economy

On Tuesday, Energy and Resources Minister Colleen Young, toured the McClean Lake uranium mine and mill, which is a joint venture between Orano Canada and Denison Mines that has recently resumed operations. Minister Young was accompanied by Orano representatives and had productive discussions around the process of re-opening the site and plans for growing Saskatchewan’s uranium production into the future.

“Saskatchewan is leading the way in providing the world with responsibly sourced uranium,” Young said. “The restart of uranium mining at McClean Lake, utilizing innovative mining methods, will add to our record production and sales, support sustainable employment for Saskatchewan’s northern residents and strengthen our position as a key player in the global energy supply chain. I was really impressed with the state of the art set up that Orano has here at McClean Lake. Thank you to the staff for the informative

tour and the opportunity to see the mill and mine site.”

Saskatchewan continues to be recognized as a top destination for mining investment, ranking first in Canada according to the newest Fraser Institute’s Annual Survey of Mining Companies.

“We were so pleased to welcome the Minister and staff to McClean Lake to showcase the ingenuity and dedication of Orano employees and contractors,” Orano Canada Vice President and Chief Corporate Officer Tammy Van Lambalgen said. “While the uranium mining industry can be challenging, we have a long track record of meeting those challenges and finding new ways of involving northern businesses and communities. We are enthusiastic about the future of nuclear in Saskatchewan, and we are glad to see that the provincial government shares that positive outlook.”

In 2024, the province’s uranium sales reached an all-time high of $2.6 billion,

exceeding the Saskatchewan Growth Plan target of increasing the annual value of uranium sales to $2 billion by 2030. Uranium production hit a record high of 16.7 thousand tonnes, up 28 per cent from the previous year. This maintains Saskatchewan’s place as the second-largest uranium producer in the world.

To ensure continued growth of critical minerals, in 2024 the Government of Saskatchewan added uranium to the list of minerals supported through the Targeted Mineral Exploration Incentive. This incentive supports the diversification of Saskatchewan’s mineral sector by pro-

moting early-stage hard-rock mineral exploration projects in the province.

Saskatchewan’s strong and growing resource sectors are positioning the province to play a significant role in Canada becoming a global energy and resource superpower. Projected to attract over $7 billion in overall mining investment in 2025, Saskatchewan is set to once again lead the country. Exploration spending is strong, with Saskatchewan projected to reach 15 per cent of all Canadian mineral exploration spending in 2025, well ahead of the 2030 target set out in Saskatchewan’s Critical Minerals Strategy.

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-- Fire investigators in British Columbia, Canada, discovered an unlikely culprit in a brush fire that knocked out power in the town of Ashcroft on July 30: a hungry osprey. Ashcroft Fire Rescue posted on social media that the peckish avian pulled a large fish from a river about two miles away, but as it labored to fly with its super-sized meal in the July heat, it became tired and eventually dropped the fish ... directly onto a power line, which sparked the blaze in the dry grass below. NBC Bay Area reported that it took about 4,800 gallons of water to stop the fire -- quite a lot of trouble over a bird whose eyes were bigger than its stomach. “Another suspicion could be that it’s tired of raw fish and wanted to give cooked a try,” the post from Ashcroft Fire Rescue said.

Easy There, Leadfoot

-- A driver on Germany’s famed Autobahn was issued a $1,000 fine and had his license suspended for three months, CNN reported, after he exceeded the speed limit by 124 mph on July 28. Speed limit? On the Autobahn? Yes, while the motorway is known worldwide as a de facto raceway where drivers can go as fast as they please, it has stretches where speed limits are posted and enforced. German police said the motorist was clocked at over 199 mph on the A2 highway near Burg, a portion of the Autobahn where the limit is 74.5 mph.

Sports Whiplash

-- On July 31, as the Tampa Bay Rays battled the New York Yankees in the Bronx,

one player ended up “winning today regardless,” the Associated Press reported. Jose Caballero, 28, started the game with the Rays and played through the sixth inning. But during the seventh-inning stretch, he was traded to the Yankees. The deal was announced after the rain-delayed game, which the Yankees won. Caballero reportedly hugged his Tampa teammates in the dugout, then turned up in the Yankees clubhouse to conduct his post-game interview.

Results of Squatting

-- In the Hautes-Vosges region of France, farmers have become discouraged with the lack of help from the law regarding squatters who appear in camping vans and park illegally on private property. So, The Economic Times reported on Aug. 4, the farmers unleashed the power of the poo on the interlopers. Six tractors circled around the campers and released slurry -- a mixture of manure and water -- that’s used to fertilize the soil. “We’ve had enough,” one farmer said. “If no one listens, we make ourselves heard another way.”

A Jarring Situation

-- For more than a week, residents of northwest Wisconsin had been riveted by sightings of a hapless yet elusive bear with a jar stuck on her head. “The bear had been identified plenty of times ... but by the time anyone got there that could help, she was gone,” said Erik Donley of Duluth. Donley and his nieces were arriving at their family cabin when the bear came out of the woods near them. Understandably scared, the youngest niece locked the cabin doors -- briefly leaving her poor uncle outside. The family called wildlife authorities, then Donley went back outside to follow the bear from a safe distance and prevent her from disappearing again. The USDA soon arrived, tranquilized the bear and finally -- finally -- removed that stubborn jar. Authorities said the creature was underweight for this time of year, but has been safely relocated and is expected to recover.

• On Sept. 1, 1878, Emma Nutt of Boston became the first female telephone operator. Until then, most telephone operators were teenage boys, whom customers weren’t overly happy with due to their gruffness and penchant for jokes and cursing.

• On Sept. 2, 1995, pop star Michael Jackson’s recording of “You Are Not Alone,” penned by R. Kelly after Kelly lost people close to him, made it to the top of Billboard’s Hot 100, becoming Jackson’s 12th No. 1 hit. It also earned American Music Award and Grammy nominations for Best Pop Vocal Performance.

• On Sept. 3, 1939, in response to Hitler’s invasion of Poland, Britain and France declared war on Germany.

• On Sept. 4, 2016, Pope Francis declared Roman Catholic nun Mother Teresa, who had dedicated her life to caring for India’s poor and marginalized, Saint Teresa of Calcutta before an approving crowd of thousands in Vatican City’s St. Peter’s Square. Her numerous awards included the 1979 Nobel Peace Prize.

• On Sept. 5, 2024, Oksana Masters, who was born with disabilities linked to the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, including webbed fingers and six toes on each foot, and abandoned as a baby but adopted at age 7 by an American professor, won her 9th Paralympic gold medal, scoring 19th overall across rowing, cycling and skiing.

• On Sept. 6, 1781, British Brigadier General Benedict Arnold, a former Patriot officer who had already become infamous for betraying the United States by attempting to sell the Patriot fort at West Point, New York, to the British the previous year for 20,000 pounds, added to the stains on his reputation by ordering his British command to burn every building in New London, Connecticut, after they’d looted the town, to the equivalent of more than $500,000 worth of damage.

• On Sept. 7, 1911, radical French poet Guillaume Apollinaire was arrested and jailed on suspicion of stealing Leonardo da Vinci’s “Mona Lisa” from the Louvre Museum in Paris. Due to a lack of evidence, he was released after five days.

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• Steve Jobs would eat the same fruit or vegetable for weeks on end, and believed that binging nothing but apples or carrots reduced his body odor to the extent that he would need to shower just once a week.

• Earth is the only planet in the solar system with rainbows.

• In 2020, researchers at Ohio State University found that smokers with better math skills were more likely to quit smoking, as they retained more of the risk statistics associated with the habit.

• A heatwave can make train tracks bend.

• “Mamihlapinatapai,” from the Yaghan language of Tierra del Fuego and defined as “a look shared by two people, each wishing that the other would initiate something that they both desire but which neither wants to begin,” was recognized in the 1994 Guinness Book of World Records as the world’s most succinct word.

• Until 1911, the MLB had a rule stating that if an umpire was “unable to see whether a catch has been fairly made or not,” he was free to appeal to the game’s spectators for a judgment.

• Silk is stronger than steel.

• If you want to listen to a song called “Chosen Priest and the Apostle of Infinite Space” by Bull of Heaven, you’ll need to reserve two months for the experience.

• Coconuts, in different forms, are antiviral, antifungal, antibacterial and antiparasitic.

• The eyes on Michelangelo’s statue of David look in different directions. Why is debatable, but some scholars believe the artist wanted to ensure the shepherd’s gaze was as impactful as possible from either side. ***

Thought for the Day: “There are three kinds of men. The one that learns by reading. The few who learn by observation. The rest of them have to pee on the electric fence for themselves.” — Will Rogers

Facts about POUTINE

No one’s entirely sure where poutine originated. The traditional story is that poutine originated in the 1950s in Warwick, Quebec, at a restaurant called Le Lutin qui rit. Upon being asked to add cheese curds to a customer’s fries, owner Fernand Lachance responded, “Ça va faire une maudite poutine,” or, “That’s going to make a dreadful mess.” However, there are several other origin stories. It’s safe to say, though, that poutine has its origins mid-century somewhere in rural Quebec.

Poutine wasn’t always called poutine. At first, poutine was simple a 50-50 mixture of cheese curds and fries. When gravy got added somewhere along the way, it was called “mixte.” “Poutine” was adopted when large chains started selling the concoction—cheese, gravy, and all.

Newfoundland has its own variation of poutine. Many restaurants in Newfoundland serve chips, dressing, and gravy, with dressing (also known as stuffing) used in place of the cheese curds.

You can drink it. You could liquify poutine in a blender, but if you think that’s gross, hunt for a bottle of Jones Soda’s cheese-and-gravy flavoured poutine soda. Actually, come to think of it, that’s gross too.

It’s in the Guinness Book of World Records. In 2014, Brandon, Manitoba restaurant Joe Beeverz broke the record for the world’s largest poutine, previously held by the good people of Saguenay, Quebec. Joe Beeverz’ poutine weighed in at 1,949

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pounds, which was more than 800 pounds heavier than the Saguenay creation.

It’s one of Canada’s greatest inventions. No, really. It’s number 10 on a list put together by CBC in 2007, with input from such Canadian luminaries as Margaret Atwood, Mike Holmes, and Preston Manning. Poutine beat out standard time, the Bloody Caesar, and the BlackBerry, but was defeated by insulin, the telephone, and five-pin bowling, among others.

It’s in the dictionary. “Poutine” was the Oxford English Dictionary’s word of the day on June 30, 2014, and was added to the Merriam-Webster dictionary that same year.

It can get pretty expensive. As soon as chefs start tinkering, poutine gets pricey. Toronto’s Bymark Restaurant offers a lobster poutine for $27. Au Pied de Cochon in Montreal offers foie gras poutine for $24. If you want to get truly bank-breaking (and a little disgusting), order a large poutine at Toronto’s Disgraceland, and add every single topping on the menu. That’ll run you a cool $85.

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Still Savoring Summer: Cinnamon-Kissed Grilled Peaches with Graham Cracker Crumble

Summer may be packing up its beach towels and making room for backpacks and lunchboxes, but before we wave it goodbye, let’s fire up the grill one more time. School may be starting and the days are getting a touch shorter, but peaches are still strutting their stuff at the farmers market, and they’re at their sweetest right now.

And really, is it even summer if you haven’t had peach juice running down your chin at least once?

Let’s fix that with a dessert that captures every last golden drop of sunshine: Brown Sugar Cinnamon Grilled Peaches with Graham Cracker Crumble.

Grilling brings out the natural sugars in the fruit, adding a whisper of smokiness that plays beautifully with the warm spice of cinnamon and the rich caramel notes of brown sugar. Then, just when you think it can’t get any better, along comes the buttery crunch of graham cracker crumble for texture and a little nostalgia.

2 tablespoons butter, melted

1/4 cup brown sugar

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Pinch salt

6 to 8 peaches or nectarines

4 teaspoons oil — *see note below Vanilla ice cream, for serving, optional

If you’re serving the crumble (below), make that first and set aside. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium heat (about 375 F to 400 F degrees). Clean and generously oil the grill. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, melt the butter. Add the brown sugar, cinnamon, salt and stir to combine. Set aside.

Next, prepare the peaches. Halve the peaches and remove the pits. Brush the cut sides and the skins with oil. Peeling isn’t necessary because the skin will loosen during cooking, but if you want to peel them, knock yourself out.

*Note: The oil helps stop the peaches from sticking to the grill. Neutral flavored oil is preferred. Use grapeseed or canola for no flavor or olive oil or coconut oil for a hint of flavor.

GRAHAM CRACKER CRUMBLE

3 sheets of graham crackers, cinnamon grahams are great 1/4 cup brown sugar

1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Pinch salt

2 tablespoons butter, melted 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preheat oven to 350 F degrees. Line an 8 x 8 pan with parchment or use cooking spray. Place graham crackers in a zip-top bag and crush into large crumbs with a rolling pin (or your stressed-out hands in need of a constructive outlet). You can finish this in either a bowl or right in the bag. Add the brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, vanilla and melted butter. Stir or smush to combine. Place mixture into prepared pan, spreading into an even layer. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until crisp and golden brown. Smell that? It’s all about this crumble.

Brown Sugar Cinnamon Grilled Peaches with Graham Cracker Crumble — a sweet, smoky farewell to summer’s juiciest fruit.

Serve them warm from the grill with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and you’ve got a farewell-to-summer treat that’s equal parts cozy and fresh. One bite and you’ll be glad we didn’t put the grill away just yet.

BROWN SUGAR CINNAMON GRILLED PEACHES

Place peaches cut sides down on the grill. Cook peaches undisturbed until grill marks appear, 4 to 5 minutes. Turn the peaches over and cook until tender, 4 to 5 minutes more. Fill the well of each peach with a spoonful of the brown sugar and butter mixture. Remove to a platter when done.

To serve, top each grilled peach half with a scoop of ice cream and sprinkle some crumble on top. Let’s squeeze every last drop out of the season, because summer may fade, but this flavor is worth remembering — long after the grill is cold.

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 conversation on Facebook at DivasOnADimeDotCom. Email Patti at divapatti@divasonadime.com © 2025 King Features Synd., Inc.

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FUNNY BUSINESS

What does a storm cloud wear under his raincoat? Thunderwear.

What do kids play when their mom is using the phone? Bored games.

Why are snails slow? Because they’re carrying a house on their back.

What is fast, loud and crunchy? A rocket chip.

How does the ocean say hi? It waves!

Why did the soccer player take so long to eat dinner? Because he thought he couldn’t use his hands.

Name the kind of tree you can hold in your hand? A palm tree!

What has ears but cannot hear? A cornfield.

What did the left eye say to the right eye? Between us, something smells!

Why do birds fly south in the winter? It’s faster than walking!

Why did the student eat his homework? Because the teacher told him it was a piece of cake.

What did Yoda say when he saw himself in 4k? HDMI.

What’s Thanos’ favorite app on his phone? Snapchat.

What did one pickle say to the other? Dill with it.

When is a door not a door? When it’s ajar.

What do toilets do when they’re embarrassed? They always get a bit flush.

What do runners eat before a race? Nothing - they fast.

What do you call an unpredictable camera? A loose Canon.

Why couldn’t the sailor learn the alphabet? He kept getting lost at C.

What did the dentist win at the competition? A little plaque.

What’s the difference between a hippo and a zippo? One’s very heavy and the other’s a little lighter.

Why did the scarecrow win an award? He was outstanding in his field.

Why do we tell actors to ‘break a leg’? Because every play has a cast.

Did you hear about the actor falling through the floorboards?

He was just going through a stage.

Did you hear about the group ski trip? It went downhill fast.

Why did you decide to get rid of your vacuum? It was just collecting dust.

Why did Shakespeare always write with a pen? Because pencils made him ask ‘2B or not 2B’?

Why do barbers make good drivers? They know a lot of short cuts.

Why doesn’t Dracula have any friends? He’s a bit of a pain in the neck.

Wacky Definitions

Gravity: Not just a good idea, it’s the law!

Gross ignorance: 144 times worse than normal ignorance.

Clock: A small mechanical device to wake up people without children.

Karaoke: A Japanese word meaning “tone deaf”.

Opera: Where a guy gets stabbed in the back and sings about it.

Racial prejudice: a pigment of the imagination.

Normal: A setting on a washing machine.

Health: The slowest possible rate of dying.

Boy: A noise with dirt on it.

Poverty: Having too much month left at the end of the money.

Sleep: That fleeting moment just before the alarm goes off.

McIntosh, Mboko both steal the show

By Bruce Penton

It was Summer’s summer of domination until Vicky came along with victory after victory to steal the show.

Overall, Canadian female athletes shone on centre stage at two important athletic championships as the summer reached its halfway point..

Summer McIntosh, of course, is arguably the best swimmer in the world, even though she finished third in the 800-metre freestyle behind Katie Ledecky of the United States at the world aquatic championships in Singapore. Despite that oneoff defeat in the 800, Ledecky’s specialty in which she has been virtually unbeatable for the past five years or so, Toronto’s McIntosh was the star of the championships. The 18-year-old wunderkind won four gold medals —the 400-metre freestyle, the 200-metre butterfly, the 200-metre medley and the 400-metre individual medley. Her five medals boosts her total to 13 at the world championships, including eight golds.

But while Canadians were ready to concede the national female athlete of the year award to McIntosh, along came a virtually unknown tennis player from Toronto who stunned Canadian sports fans by winning the National Bank Open in Montreal. Televised matches played by Victoria (Vicky) Mboko, whose family moved to Canada from the Congo via North Carolina in the late 1990s to avoid political unrest, became must-see TV as she slowly moved through the draw and won the title by beating four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka in three sets.

Mboko defied the odds by winning the semi-final against Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina, a former singles champ at Wimbledon, after being down 5-3 in the third set. She battled back and eventually won the match in a tie-breaker.

It has been a remarkable run for Mboto, who was ranked 333rd in the world at the start of 2025 and is now in the top 25. Sloane Stephens, the U.S. Open champion in 2017, sees an extremely bright future for Mboko: “I think she can be a grand slam champion. I think she could probably be No. 1 in the world,” said Stephens. Canada has a great history of producing world-class female players. Eugenie Bouchard, Bianca Andreescu,and Leylah Annie Fernandez have all had their moments. Andreescu reached the highest summit by winning the U.S.Open singles

title in 2019, beating Serena Williams. Bouchard’s career highlight was reaching the women’s final at Wimbledon in 2014. Will Mboko surpass those outstanding feats and become Canada’s best-ever player? It’s difficult to say, but the determination and skill she showed in winning the Montreal event would point in that direction.

McIntosh, meanwhile, will be aiming for a quartet of golds at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. Mboko will likely be part of the Canadian Olympic tennis contingent and a plethora of medals and headlines await the duo.

As for Canadian athlete of the year voting at the end of 2025, the two female stars and NBA superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of Hamilton will be the top contenders. Male voting bias will likely anoint Gilgeous-Alexander as the winner, but why not three co-winners?

• Former MLB pitcher Tug McGraw: “Ninety per cent of my salary I’ll spend on good times, women, and Irish whiskey. The other 10 per cent I’ll probably waste.”

• Comedian Tommy Cooper, on the hazards of sports gambling: “Gambling has brought our family together. We had to move to a smaller house.”

• Headline at fark.com: “Las Vegas A’s stadium marked up to $2 billion. Owner seen sweating at craps table.”

• Comedy guy Torben Rolfsen of Vancouver: “Toronto (Blue Jays) acquired Seranthony Dominguez from the Orioles. When was he knighted, and why?

• Rolfsen again: “The President of the United States is pressuring the Washington Commanders to change their name back to the Redskins. Why don’t they just meet in the middle and call them the Washington Orangeskins.”

• Headline at fark.com: “Ranking all 32 NFL home uniforms from worst to best. It’s not just the politics that are ugly in Washington.” (No. 1 was Los Angeles Chargers.)

• One more from Rolfsen: “Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham was fined $500 for criticizing WNBA referees on TikTok. There goes her August salary.”

• Mike Bianchi of the Orlando Sentinel: “Now that ESPN has acquired the NFL’s popular RedZone Channel, are we now going to get Stephen A. Smith popping onto our screens every time a touchdown is scored just so he can scream, ‘THIS DEFENCE IS AN ABSOLUTE DISGRACE!’”

• Headline at The Beaverton.com: “Nation’s mothers hail 18-year-old tennis champion Vicky Mboko as new unattainable standard for you to live up to.”

• Another one from fark.com: “Anthony Richardson could return to the Colts as early as Saturday, much to the dismay of Colts’ fans.”

• fark.com to finish up: “Remember when the NFL commissioner said ’We will strongly oppose legalized sports gambling.’ Well, they now own 10 per cent of ESPN’s sports book and will directly profit from gambling.”

Care to comment? Email brucepenton2003@yahoo.ca

Writing Antiques

Every antique tells a story. It’s often one of change, sometimes over a relatively small amount of time. Look at the simple act of writing. Most of us probably have several ballpoint pens scattered throughout a desk — and most of our writing, whether it’s a professional project, a school paper or just filling out a form, is done on the computer anyway.

It’s only about a century ago — not that much time, in the world of antiques — that you had to dip a nib pen into an inkwell to sign your name. Fountain pens, which use ink cartridges, were invented about 1880, but inkwells remained in use into the 20th century. They were often decorative and could be luxury items, made of precious metals, fine porcelain or cut glass. They could also be novelties, like this one, shaped like an early car and made of an inexpensive metal like pewter or spelter, which sold for $82 at an auction by Morford’s Antique Advertising Auctions at antiqueadvertising.com.

It would have been a useful and stylish item when it was made in the 1910s or 1920s, possibly a status symbol for the proud owner of a Model T. Now, it captures a moment in time when writing was done with a dip pen, instead of a cheap ballpoint or a computer screen, and cars were a new advance in technology instead of something in everyone’s driveway.

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Q:Ibought an old king-size canopy bed, but I don’t know which era it is from. Can you please assist me?

A:Canopy beds were popular from the late 1700s to the early 1800s (often called the Federal period in American furniture), and again in the Colonial Revival of the 1930s. The easiest way to determine the era of an antique bed is to measure it. American bed sizes were standardized by the 1920s. A king-size bed is 76 inches wide by 80 inches long. If that is your bed’s size, it was probably made in the 20th century. Beds made before 1900

When’s the last time you saw a car like this on the road or needed an inkwell to write? Antiques can remind us of how much and how quickly styles and technology change.

are usually shorter and narrower than standard sizes, so it can be difficult to find a mattress that fits an antique bed. Before the mid-1800s, mattresses were held in place with ropes, which had to be tightened periodically. A bed from this period will have holes, sometimes pegs, in the side rails for the ropes. Wooden slats to support the mattress were introduced by the mid1800s.

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TIP: Clean a glass inkwell carefully. The old ink may cover a crack. Wash in warm water with mild dishwashing liquid or soap, never dishwasher detergent. Don’t use ammonia if the glass is decorated or iridescent.

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CURRENT PRICES

Advertising, figurine, Ward’s Riverside, owl, with tire, wearing cap and goggles, gold tone, round base, Buy Wise, chalkware, 5 inches, $60.

Toy, truck, dump, red bed, battery-operated headlights, side decals, pressed steel, hard rubber tires, Buddy L, c. 1930, 21 inches, $295.

Pottery, midcentury, pot, San Ildefonso Pueblo, blackware, Avanyu water serpent, signed, Maria + Santana, Maria Martinez, c. 1950, 6 1/2 inches, $1,145.

For more collecting news, tips and resources, visit www.Kovels.com

COLEVILLE

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28

• Coleville Fowl Supper at the Community Hall. Doors open at 5:00 PM until supplies last. For information or to donate, please contact Stacey (306) 430-7788 or Teneal (306) 430-1188. All proceeds go to supporting the Coleville Licensed Daycare Committee and Coleville Playschool.

EATONIA

- 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 Corcoran Place. Contact Cora Knuttila 306-460-9047.

KERROBERT

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27

• Kerrobert Courthouse Restoration Society presents An Elegant Evening in the Courtyard105th Birthday Celebration! Cocktails, Snacks, Tours, Music, Fun!

- MS Support Group at Kerrobert Health Centre Meeting Room every 3rd Saturday 2:004:00 PM. Contact Gail Wiebe for more information 306-834-7068.

- Pool is OPEN! Check FB or contact the Pool for more info 306-834-2610. Aquasize Wednesday & Thursday 6:00-7:00 PM.

- Walk This Way with Lao Thursdays at the PCC from 9:30-10:30 AM. Everyone is welcome and it’s FREE.

- Ladies Golf Tuesday at 5:30 PM. Mens Night Thursdays at 5:30 PM. Call to register 306834-2497.

- GROOVY KIDS ART CASS registration on now. Age 5-14. Classes are Tues OR Thurs 5:00- 6:30, start date Sept 16 - thru May. Registration fee $25 is non-refundable, class size limited. Focus on drawing, painting, ceramics, seasonal crafts & much more. Classes are weekly. Text or Call Elaine at 306-834-4300 to register & get info pack.

KINDERSLEY

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4

• Join us for the start of a new KIN year! You’re invited to check out our club’s first meeting of the new KIN year to see what we’re about (with no strings attached for attending). We are always looking for new members! Everyone is welcome! 7:00 PM Curling Rink Lounge (upstairs). Hope to see some new faces!

FRIDAY & SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 & 6

• Energy Dodge Dakota Buttar Invitational Professional Bullriding (PBR) Event at the WCEC.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6

• Kindersley Community Connections presents 2nd Annual Meet A Machine! A free family-friendly event showcasing many different machines and the heroes that operate them! 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM at the Kindersley Museum. For more info contact Ang at 306-4308869.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 - SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21

• Goose Festival Days. Watch for further details!

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19

• KCS Kobras Football vs Delisle 7:30 PM at KCS (under the lights).

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20

• Kinsmen and Kinette Club of Kindersley 5th Annual Duck Derby 2:00 PM on the corner of Main Street and 2nd Avenue East. Get your tickets NOW at https://www.rafflebox.ca/ raffle/kkck or any Kin member or Darren at Willowgrove Pharmacy for tickets. $10 each. Only 1200 sold.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

• Kindersley Screen Arts presents our 10-Year Anniversary Screening - The Life of Chuck 4:00 PM at Sunset Theatre. $10 cash at the door. Wine & beer available for purchase. Attend for a chance to WIN a season pass. Sponsored by Speedy Auto Glass.

- Parkinson’s Support Group Meetings are held the second Wednesday of the month 1:30 PM at

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS FRIDAY AT NOON. Not intended for business use. Community and non-profit events are FREE OF CHARGE. Please try to keep wording to a minimum. We try our best to place as many events as possible, but closer dates will take priority.

Please support the businesses that advertise in this newspaper. Without them, this publication would not be possible!

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 meets Monday & Wednesday evenings 7:00-9:00 PM at the outdoor courts (in the Curling Rink if inclement weather). Cost is $50 for the season or $5 drop in. Our club is a part of Pathway To Wellness. More info call Teresa Knight 306-460-7304.

- 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

SUNDAY, AUGUST 24

• Community Picnic from 1:00-4:00 PM at the Leader Lions Park.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 29

• Leader Library - Last day to hand in Summer Reading Club logs. Library $ has to be spent by September 5th.