CANADA DAY
TUESDAY, JULY 1, 2025
KINDERSLEY MUSEUM: 8AM TO 2PM
8:00am: Pancake Breakfast Hosted by Royal Canadian Legion Branch #57
11:00am: Colour Guard Ceremony & Flag Raising
To Follow: Cake & Cupcakes Hosted by Town of Kindersley, BBQ Hosted by Kindersley & District Plains Museum, Filipino Cuisine Hosted by Glen’s Kitchen
Games & Activities: Live music, face painting, glitter tattoos, games, photobooth, wagon rides, bubbles, prizes
Admission By Donation
ROTARY PARK: 1PM TO 5PM
Games and Activities: Bouncy castles, monstrosity obstacle course, sumo wrestling suits, knocker balls, barrel trains, Pattison Ag pedal carts, face painting, children’s tattoos, KFD dunk tank and water games, slip n’ slide, baby care trailer, grain bins, Tug-of-War competition (enter at registration before 2pm), live musicians, cowboy poet, sack races, 3 legged races, dinosaur suit races, and more.
Better Together Merchandise / Info Booth: water, freezies, treats for sale.
Food Trucks: Out of Africa Deli and Sweets. Filipino cuisine hosted by Glen‘s kitchen.
Registration: Wristband for rides and activities $5.00 - child; $10.00 for two or more in family.
KINDERSLEY AQUATIC CENTRE: 1PM TO 5PM
Statutory Holiday Programming: FREE Public Swim
FIREWORKS: AT DUSK
(AROUND 9:45PM)
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Armadillo shells are bulletproof. Talk about a hard shell to crack! In fact, one Texas man was hospitalized when a bullet he shot at an armadillo ricocheted off the animal and hit him in the jaw.
Firefighters use wetting agents to make water wetter.
The chemicals reduce the surface tension of plain water so it is easier to spread and better soaks into objects, which is why it’s known as “wet water.” Who knew?
The longest English word is 189,819 letters long. We won’t spell it out here, but the full name for the protein nicknamed titin would take three and a half hours to say out loud. While this is, by far, the longest word in English, the longest word in most standard English dictionaries has 45 letters: pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis, a type of lung disease. You’ve probably heard of the longest made-up word, which has 34: supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.
Cap’n Crunch’s full name is Horatio Magellan Crunch. According to PepsiCo, which owns Quaker Oats Company, the maker of Cap’n Crunch cereal, the beloved cap’n has a full name! Also, after being called out for having only the three bars of a Navy commander on his sleeves, Horatio held his ground on X (then Twitter,
and yes, he has an official account), arguing that captaining the S.S. Guppy with his crew “makes an official Cap’n in any book!” In May 2024, his uniform was finally corrected, and he now appears on cereal boxes with the proper four bars of a Navy captain.
There are more than 1,000 poisonous marine animals. When we think of poisonous animals, we usually think of snakes or spiders. But although all spiders are venomous, fewer than 30 are actually dangerous to humans, and although there are about 600 venomous snakes, the biggest group of poisonous animals is found in the ocean. Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water, you find out there are 1,200 poisonous marine creatures. Some of the most dangerous are puffer fish, lionfish, stonefish and the Australian box jellyfish.
Glitter was discovered by accident. A man by the name of Henry Ruschmann from Bernardsville, New Jersey, invented glitter by accident in 1934. Ruschmann, a machinist, invented a machine designed to cut plastic film at high speeds. The machine sometimes malfunctioned, producing tiny pieces of shiny material that sparkled when they reflected light. Ruschmann called these glittery bits “schnibbles.”
He then went on to start a company called Meadowbrook Glitter, which is still in the business of making glitter today.
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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.
- Eatonia & District Recreation Soccer. Contact Charity for more info at eatoniarec@sasktel.net or call 306-460-7130.
ESTON
TUESDAY, JULY 1
• Canada Day Festivities - Museum Grounds
- 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.
KINDERSLEY
THURSDAY, JUNE 26
• West Central Abilities Notice of Annual General Meeting 11:00 AM at 122-1st Avenue West (Kindersley Boardroom).
• Kindersley Trail Night 6:00-8:00 PM. Photo scavenger hunt, chalk drawing. Come win some prizes! Please bring a device to take pictures with.
SATURDAY, JUNE 28
• Rotary Club of Kindersley presents Break Into Summer Beer & Brisket Pairing Elks Hall,
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Kindersley. Dinner 7:00 PM. Dance to follow 9:00 PM. Featuring recording artist Bonfire Moon. $65/person. Raising money to support Youth Leadership Camps & Scholarships. Tickets available at Tint Doctor, Garden Gallery, Double Barrel Vape or by e-transfer to rotary981.events@gmail.com
TUESDAY, JULY 1
• Take Home A Taste of South Africa (Grilled lamb meat and traditional sides) - Church Fundraiser 6:00-8:00 PM St. Olaf Church. $20/person. Call 306-901-7047 or 306-5618685. Lamb sponsored by Kelly Dearborn.
• Kindersley Aquatic Centre FREE SWIM 1:00 - 5:00 PM. Happy Canada Day!
• Canada Day events at the Kindersley Museum starting at 8:00 PM - 2:00 PM and Rotary Park from 1:00-5:00 PM.
SATURDAY & SUNDAY, JULY 5 & 6
• Kindersley’s 2nd Annual Filipino Music & Street Food Festival. Live music, delicious street food, cultural performances, crafts and games for all ages.
SUNDAY, JULY 6
• Kindersley Alliance Church Motorcycle Sunday. All Brands and Bikes Welcome. 10:30 AM Service. Chili Cookoff to follow Biker Blessing. Ride after lunch. 74 West Rd.
JULY 21-25
• Kindersley Christian Fellowship “Step Right Up” Vacation Bible School (Ages 4-12) Preschool & Elementary Groups. Junior Leader (13-16). $20/day per child. See their Facebook page for details.
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 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.
SMILEY
SUNDAY, AUGUST 3
• Smiley United Church is celebrating 100 years! Service at 3:00 PM. Program and potluck supper to follow. Meat will be supplied. Everyone is welcome. For more info contact Rella at 306-838-4213.
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Have you ever played quiet tennis?It’s just like regular tennis but without the racket.
I was so embarrassed that my wife caught me playing with my son’s train set that I threw the bedsheet over it. I think I managed to cover my tracks.
My wife rotates playing her guitar, drum, or flute once a month. It’s part of her minstrel cycle.
For my birthday, the only thing I got was a deck of sticky playing cards. I find that very hard to deal with.
I used to play piano by ear, but then I found playing with my hands easier.
My wife and I were arguing as to whose turn it is to do the laundry. Finally, I threw in the towel.
I’ve read the bible, and it turns out I only believe in 12.5% of it. Guess that makes me an Eighth Theist.
I’m thinking of a career where I estimate crowd sizes at different outdoor events. I wonder how many people are in that field.
If you think a microwave spying on you is bad, just remember that your vacuum has been gathering dirt on you for years.
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Although you don’t like to change plans once they’re set, once again, you might find that doing so can make a big difference in your favor. Meanwhile, family matters dominate the weekend.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You continue to get encouragement for your proposals, including some support from unlikely sources. Use this positive flow to move forward with your plans. Good luck!
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Family matters are dominant this week. It’s a good time to be with those you love. It’s also a good time to contact and reunite with loved ones with whom you’ve lost touch.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Be careful not to allow differences of opinion to create unpleasant feelings, especially in the workplace. A neutral observer could check out the situation and suggest a resolution.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) While the Lion’s Den is the center of attention this week with family matters dominating much of your time, workplace issues are also important. Try to find a balance between them.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) The future of a new relationship could depend on how much the usually impatient-to-get-things-done Virgo is willing to stop pushing and let things happen naturally.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Worry over a loved one’s well-being is eased with good news from a sympathetic source. Your continued show of love and support is important. Stay with it.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) This is a good time to consider mending fences with someone you wish was back in your life. Forget about blame and focus on the good things you once shared.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) This is a good week to start researching information regarding whatever changes you’re considering, whether it involves a new home, a new location, or a new job.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) A long-anticipated job opportunity could turn out to be less than you expected, but appearances might be deceiving. Check it out before you decide it’s not for you.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Good news! Adapting to a new situation might come more easily than you expected. You can look for continued support from colleagues who appreciate your contributions.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Someone you care for might need more reassurance from the typically “unemotional” Pisces. Go ahead. Open up, and you might be surprised at what you find when you do.
BORN THIS WEEK: You are a romantic at heart, although you can be amazingly practical when you need to be. Many might consider you a great shoulder to lean on.
Forever Fire
~ Turkmenistan’s top tourist attraction is the Gateway to Hell, a huge gas leak that has been burning since 1971 in the Karakum Desert, Yahoo! News reported on June 5. The fire started when Soviet scientists accidentally drilled into an underground pocket of gas and then ignited it, starting a blaze that could be seen from several kilometers away. Officials announced this week that the fire has been reduced threefold. “Today only a faint source of combustion remains,” said Irina Luryeva, a director at the state-owned energy company Turkmengaz. Wells have been drilled around the site to capture the methane from the leak, she said.
Least Competent Criminal
~ Richard Pruneda, 42, of Edinburg, Texas, managed to get himself arrested twice over the Memorial Day holiday in Eddyville, Kentucky, the West Kentucky Star reported. The Lyon County Sheriff was called on May 25 to a business where Pruneda was allegedly intoxicated and making “alarming” statements to an employee. The next day, after bonding out of jail, Pruneda called the sheriff’s office to
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ask about retrieving personal items from his impounded car. When the officer picked up and inventoried the items, he found cocaine in the trunk. Eddyville Police assisted as they went to Pruneda’s motel and arrested him for a second time.
‘Gator-Aid
~ No Longer Weird: alligators in Florida. BUT this story caught our eye: Not one but two motorcyclists were injured on May 31 in Volu sia County, Florida, after they hit an alligator crossing I-4, WFOL-TV reported. Cameron Gilmore, 67, said he and Brandi Goss, 25, were riding with a larger group when he saw a “big blob in the road.” Goss elaborated: “I just seen something and ... it was too late,” she said. Goss sustained a concussion and cracked wrist bone; Gilmore had a broken foot and toes. The alligator’s fate is unknown.
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Editor’s note: In late June, Federated Co-operatives Limited will be celebrating the 90th anniversary of the Regina Refinery Complex. In September, 2022, Pipeline Online published a six-part series on the two Grant Devine-era heavy oil upgraders, and their lasting impact. One of those upgraders is an integral part of the Regina Refinery Complex, and thus, is a major part of the history of that refinery. To commemorate this momentous anniversary, Pipeline Online is republishing this series.
This is Part 2 of a 6-part series on the two heavy oil upgraders built in Saskatchewan is based on the book So Much More We Can Be: Saskatchewan’s Paradigm Shift and the Final Chapter on the Devine Government 1982-1991, by Edward Willett, Gerard Lucyshyn and Joseph Ralko. It was published this in 2021 by the Frontier Centre for Public Policy and was recently released on Amazon.ca. Originally published Sept 13, 2022.
When the Lloydminster Bi-Provincial Upgrader was announced in September, 1988, this is what then-Premier Grant Devine said:
“It means diversification. It means the resources. It means community development. It means roads, and it means schools and it means hospitals. It means building. It means homes. It means prosperity!”
And that’s precisely what happened in the 34 years since then.
I spoke to Grant Devine about this article on May 9. Asked how the development of these upgraders came about, he said, “It all started with conversations with the managers of the two refineries, and the general thought in the industry that these refineries needed to be upgraded to take advantage of the amount of oil we had, but the fact was that it needed to be better refined, or have something else added to it so that it could be marketed. And so, I was fairly close to the Husky people. I wasn’t that close to our Co-op people.
“In fact, Husky was quite cooperative and wanted help, and obviously got help from the Alberta government and ourselves. And they were more aggressive in dealing with me, I think, in part because of a being a Conservative government. And I said, ‘Well, you know, I agree. I mean, we have these resources.’
“And in my economic training, all the way through to a PhD, all the advantages of value added are certainly there. We had been hewers of wood and haulers of water, as they say, and we needed to add value. So there are many ways that we can do that. Instead of hauling logs, we can haul paper. Instead of drilling and bringing up really, really heavy oil, we could do something to it so we could get it to markets and make it more valuable. So it made sense economically, very much so.”
Devine noted he was MLA for Estevan, but his expertise wasn’t oil, so he relied on the advice of his MLAs, ministers, and people who knew more about oil than he did. Bill Dutton, in particular, was one. Modification of the oil royalty program had proven to be a success, with a three-year royalty holiday. It had a large impact in southeast Saskatchewan, he noted. Oil people told him, “Clearly, we’ve got the oil, we’ve just got to modify it in a fashion that we can get it to market,” Devine recalled.
Generational impact
An oil price collapse in 1997-98 impacted the development of the projects, especially in their profitability. A previous collapse had occurred in 1986, while he was still in power and when the projects were being developed. Asked if he had thought of pulling the plug at any point, Devine said, “We were elected in really difficult times. Interest rates when I was elected were 22 per cent. And we thought, we got elected we got a big majority. We’re gonna
go hard, despite drought and 22 per cent interest rates and all the other things that were hitting people.
“And so we said, ‘We’ll probably only get four years, so we’re just gonna go to beat the band. And we’re going to build. And my objective, as a PhD economist, was we’ve got to start adding value. And we’ve got to get into these things, regardless of the times.
“We did step up and we help protect people from high interest rates. We took the tax off gasoline, and we’ve provided royalty holidays, and, you know, privatized a bunch of things so that the market could start bringing money in.”
There was some farm wisdom there, too. He said, “Well, I’m a farmer, right? So I’ve seen drought. I’ve seen grasshoppers. I’ve seen the rest of it. People don’t quit. It may not rain in April and May, but you still have got to plant the crops, and you’ve got to have some faith. And we just said, ‘We’re gonna we’re go hard on these.’
“The same attitude prevailed in the upgraders. It made sense. And even though it was difficult, we said, ‘We’re going to we’re going to do this. We’re gonna do it because it makes sense.’ It may take a decade or generation to pay off. And that was the same for the privatization. We privatized potash, oil and uranium. Well, when you first privatized them, they were fine. They look fine, but it took a few years, and some cases more than that, for them to really pay.”
He noted that it took a while for the private sector economy and the general public worldwide to figure out they could invest in potash and uranium, they did. In one year, it resulted in $500 million going to the coffers of the province of Saskatchewan, something that
would not have happened if Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan had remained a Crown. And so it was this type of thinking – private investment and transformational investments in upgraders and pulp mills, that would have generational impacts, despite the cyclical nature of these industries.
Devine said, “We can’t just wait for everything to be just right, because it’ll be too late. So we’ve got to build now. And that’s why we built pulp mills, and we built a lot of these other things.”
He and his MLAs thought they their time was limited to move. “We thought, well, probably we’ll only get one term. So we better go hard. So then we got another term. And so we just kept pushing it and pushing it and said, ‘Things will turn around.’ And as you pointed out, frankly, being tenacious enough to stick with it, they all turned around and both of these upgraders spit money out like crazy.”
Between the Lloydminster refinery and upgrader, Regina refinery with its upgrader, and the Moose Jaw refinery, a significant portion of Saskatchewan’s heavy oil is processed in this province. “And it should be,” Devine said. “That’s very good. That’s what we should be doing.”
He would like to see similar value-added processing in agriculture occur in this province, instead of shipping raw goods to China.
Brian Zinchuk is editor and owner of PipelineOnline.ca and occasional contributor to the Frontier Centre for Public Policy. He can be reached at brian.zinchuk@pipelineonline.ca. You can follow Pipeline Online at PipelineOnline.ca, on LinkedIn., Facebook and Twitter.
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Q:I saw the announcement about the new contestants on “The Traitors,” but I read that there was going to be someone very controversial on it. Who is it supposed to be? Also, why is there no older British guy this time around?
— K.S.
A:TheUnited States version of the hit competitive reality show “The Traitors” recently announced its celebrity cast of contestants — with one glaring omission. There was no relatively unknown “British guy” in the mix like politician John Bercow in season two and royal Lord Ivar Mountbatten in season three. There is, however, a female British Bravo celebrity (and Margot Robbie lookalike) this upcoming season: Caroline Stanbury, formerly of “Ladies of London” and “The Real Housewives of Dubai.”
Stanbury joins other current and former “Real Housewives” stars Candiace Dillard Bassett, Lisa Rinna, and Porsha Williams. Dorinda Medley, formerly of “RHONY,” is getting a second chance to compete after getting booted off so early in season three.
As far as controversial celebs, the two who seem to anger “Traitors” fans the most are actor Michael Rapaport because of his political views and Colton Underwood (“The Bachelor”), who once had a restraining order filed against him.
Rounding out the cast are singer Eric Nam; Ian Terry (“Big Brother”); Olympic figure skaters Johnny Weir and Tara Lipinski; Kristen Kish (“Top Chef”); Rob Cesternino (“Survivor”); Mark Ballas (“Dancing with the Stars”); Maura Higgins (“Love Island”); Monet X Change (“RuPaul’s Drag Race”); Natalie Anderson (“Survivor”); Rob Rausch (“Love Island”); Tiffany Mitchell (“Big Brother”); Yamil Arocho (“Survivor”); and actors Ron Funches and Stephen Colletti.
If past seasons are any indicator, look for “Traitors” to debut its new season on Peacock in January 2026.
Q:
Wasn’t there already a kids’ movie years ago called “How to Train Your Dragon”? Is this new one a rerelease? — J.S.
A:You’re not imagining things. “How to Train Your Dragon” was an animated motion picture released in
2010. It was followed up by two sequels and, now in 2025, a live-action remake. Much like Disney’s recent remake of “Lilo & Stitch,” it’s paid off at the box office, grossing over $198 million worldwide at the box office its first weekend. ***
Q:Is “Mare of Easttown” ever coming back for another season? The first one was so good. — S.E.
A:There are no plans at the moment for another season of the acclaimed HBO series “Mare of Easttown.” However, the show’s creator Brad Ingelsby and Emmy-winning star Kate Winslet have expressed that they are open to it. In the meantime, Ingelsby has a new project that recently debuted on Apple TV+, starring Julianne Moore (“Sirens”) and Sydney Sweeney (“Euphoria”).
“Echo Valley” is much like “Mare” because it centers around a murder mystery. Inglesby told TV Insider that Winslet’s and Moore’s characters are similar in that they “both have a resilience that comes from having weathered storms as kids.” Also like “Mare of Easttown,” there is a surprising twist. Of course, I won’t spoil it for you — you’ll have to tune in to find out.
Send me your questions at NewCelebrityExtra@gmail.com.
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“Come Fly With Us”
• On July 7, 1456, Joan of Arc’s heresy conviction was overturned at an appeal proceeding held at the archbishop’s palace in Rouen, France. Unfortunately, the Catholic Church’s change of heart came too late, as she’d been burned at the stake 25 years earlier.
• On July 8, 1905, the body of Revolutionary War naval hero John Paul Jones, which had lain for more than a century in a French graveyard, began its final trans-Atlantic journey, ending in interment at the U.S. Naval Academy in Maryland with a ceremony presided over by President Theodore Roosevelt.
• On July 9, 1928, Rose Booher, her son Fred and two hired workers were shot to death on a secluded farm in Canada while the rest of the Booher family was away. Son Vernon Booher confessed to the crime after Max Langsner used his alleged psychic powers, with which he’d reputedly solved crimes around Europe, to sketch a scene that included a rifle hidden under some bushes, giving police a makeshift map to locate the murder weapon.
• On July 10, 2018, the last of 12 Thai youth soccer players and their coach were rescued from the Tham Luang cave network after a search that held the world’s attention for more than two weeks. The team had set out on a supposed hour-long adventure when they were trapped underground after monsoon rains flooded the cave’s entrance.
• On July 11, 1944, German army officer Count Claus von Stauffenberg carried a bomb to Adolf Hitler’s headquarters in Bavaria with the intention of assassinating him. The count ended up holding back because Hermann Göring and Heinrich Himmler, who were also considered crucial targets, weren’t present as expected.
• On July 12, 1979, public backlash to disco music reached its zenith with the “Disco Demolition” night at Chicago’s Comiskey Park, which resulted in at least nine injuries, 39 arrests and the cancellation and forfeit of a Major League Baseball game.
• On July 13, 1990, the romantic thriller “Ghost,” about a woman who communicates with her murdered boyfriend via a psychic and starring Demi Moore, Patrick Swayze and Whoopi Goldberg, opened across the U.S. It received multiple Academy Award nominations, and Goldberg took home an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress. © 2025 King Features Synd., Inc. FROM KING FEATURES WEEKLY SERVICE,
1. How to Train Your Dragon (PG) Mason Thames, Nico Parker
2. Lilo & Stitch (PG) Maia Kealoha, Sydney Agudong
3. Materialists (R) Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans
4. Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning (PG-13) Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell
5. Ballerina (R) Ana de Armas, Keanu Reeves
6. Karate Kid: Legends (PG-13) Jackie Chan, Ben Wang
7. Final Destination: Bloodlines (R) Kaitlyn Santa Juana, Teo Briones
8. The Phoenician Scheme (PG-13) Benicio Del Toro, Mia Threapleton
9. The Life of Chuck (R) Tom Hiddleston, Jacob Tremblay 10. Sinners (R) Michael B. Jordan, Miles Caton © 2025 King Features Synd., Inc.
Funny Business
I’ve got a meeting with the guy that invented the progress bar during the era of dialup internet. He’s going to be here in 2 hours and 13 minutes.
Edit: Apparently he’s stuck in traffic and he’s going to be here in 6 hours 54 minutes.
Edit 2: He’s making better progress than thought, he will be here in 12 minutes.
Edit 3: Apparently it will now take him 5 days.
An elementary school teacher was meeting her new class. She pointed to one student and asked “What does your father do for a living?”
The boy said “My father’s a magician! He has a new act that ends with sawing people in half.”
“That’s wonderful!” said the teacher. “And do you have any siblings?”
“Yes,” said the boy- “I have a half brother and a half sister.”
Two elderly couples have their weekly meet up at a table in their local park. They take a seat, the ladies chat with one another across the table, as do the gents.
Fred asks Harold, “Are you still going to that memory clinic?”
Harold says, “Yes, it’s been helping my memory a lot, I recommend you come along to our next session.”
“What do they do there?” asks Fred.
“They teach us to remember things through word association.” replies Harold.
Fred says, “I might have to give it a try, what’s the name of the clinic?”
Harold pauses for a while, trying to remember.
He says, “Ummm, ahh, hang on... um... what’s the name of that beautiful flower, the one that has thorns?”
Fred says, “That’d be a rose, Harold.”
Harold turns to his wife and says “Rose! what’s the name of that clinic I go to?”
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A pastor decided to skip church one Sunday morning and go play golf. He told his assistant that he wasn’t feeling well. He drove to a golf course in another city, so nobody would know him.
He teed off on the first hole. A huge gust of wind caught his ball, carried is an extra hundred yards and dropped it right in the hole, for a 450 yard hole in one.
An angel looked at God and said “What’d you do that for?”
God smiled and said “Who’s he going to tell?”