11. The smallest desert in the world is in the Yukon.
12. Great Slave Lake, the deepest lake in Canada, is in New Brunswick.
13. Inuit people make up 99 per cent of the population of Nunavut.
2. False.
3. False. North Lake, Prince Edward Island, holds this title.
4. True. More than 20,000 people work there.
5. True. The tide can rise as high as 16 metres.
6. False. They’re called Haligonians.
7. True. It’s called Whistler Blackcomb.
8. True. It joined Confederation in 1949.
9. True. It’s the Canadian Museum for Human Rights.
10. True. It still has more than 4.5 kilometres of walls.
11. True. The Carcross Desert is less than three square kilometres.
12. False. It’s in the Northwest Territories.
13. False. They account for 85 per cent of inhabitants.
5.
ESTON
SATURDAY, JULY 1
• Canada Day at Eston Museum. Pulled pork lunch or free hotdog for kids under 12, followed by cake & ice cream. Music provided by the Thompson Brothers. Kids games, tours of buildings with new exhibits. BYOC. Eston Car Show on site again this year.
• Eston Riverside Park presents Canada Day Celebrations. Pancake Breakfast 8:30 - 11:30 AM. $10 Park Admission per car includes entry to: Backyard games for all ages, Pickleball at Hall, Free Swimming from 1:00-5:00 PM, Free Mini Golf. 1st ever Golf Cart Parade at 2:00 PM. (anything with wheels - bikes, cars, etc.) Call the Clubhouse to register your float!
* 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.
* Adult Recreational Volleyball Monday 7-9 PM at the ECS Gym May through June. $30 registration.
* Adult Recreational Slo-Pitch Sunday at 7 PM Reaburn Field May 7 - August 6. $50 registration.
* Town Council meetings will be June 13th & 27th.
* BBQ Saturdays at Eston Museum until August 26. Two exceptions (July 8 and August 5 will be at Wheatland Centre (Plus 50). On BBQ Saturdays at the Museum, there will be 6 Marketplace tables available for use. No charge. Contact Shari at 306-430-8730 for details.
KERROBERT
FRIDAY, JUNE 30
• KCS Graduation
FRIDAY, JULY 7 - SUNDAY, JULY 9
• Kerrobert Rodeo
FRIDAY, JULY 28
• Kerrobert Kinsmen Gumball Rally & Show & Shine. Cool cars, live music, food & drinks and more!
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16
• Kerrobert Library presents Danny Kazam and his Young Wizards Day Camp 1:00-4:00 PM. This is for ages 6-12 with a magic show at 3:30 open to the public. Preregistration is required for the camp. Register by contacting Kerrobert. library@wheatland.sk.ca
* Storytime at the Kerrobert Library the first and third Thursday of every month at 10:30 AM.
* Anne Nordstrom “Africa and Abstracts” A collection of acrylic paintings influenced by the colour and light of Africa 7:00 PM at the Kerrobert Courtroom Gallery. Exhibition runs until August 31.
KINDERSLEY
SATURDAY, JULY 1
• Celebrate Canada Day at Baker Park from Noon - 5:00 PM. Barrel Train Rides, Dunk Tank, Bouncy Castles, Knockerballs, Live Entertainment, Food Venues, Sumo Suits, Slip ‘n Slide, Pedal Bikes. Sponsored by Better Together.
• Kindersley & District Plains Museum Canada Day 2023! Colour Guard Ceremony at 11:00 AM. Food & Cake at 12:00 PM. Activities, Entertainment & Wagon Rides from 1:00-4:00 PM. Fireworks in Rosedale along Ditson Drive & West Road at Dusk!
SATURDAY, JULY 15
• Lincoln Andrew Ray Bairos Memorial K-Town Toy Run. Registration at the Kindersley Inn 10:00 AM. Kickstands up at 11:30 AM. Supper at 6:00 PM. Door Prizes. Toys and donations will be going to the West Central Crisis and Support Centre. Contact Joan Phinney 306460-6176 or Kelly Phinney 306-460-6156 for more info.
SATURDAY, JULY 22
• The 1st Annual Kid’s Academy Golf Tournament Fundraiser sponsored by Saturn Oil
& Gas Inc. Kindersley Regional Golf Course. For more info and to register contact Monique Neigum 306-512-8227 or email moniqueervine@gmail.com
WEDNESDAY, JULY 26
• West Central Crisis and Family Support Centre Annual General Meeting 7:00 PM Morgotch Law Board Room. Includes Auditor’s Report and Bylaw Revisions. Public welcome.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 26
• Kindersley Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30
• Welcome Back BBQ & Meet the Teacher at Westberry Elementary School 5:00 PM. $5 Hamburger, Chips & Pop. BBQ by Kindersley Klippers. Drop off your school supplies.
SEPTEMBER 21-24
• Goose Festival Days!
* Parkinson’s Support Group Meetings are held the second Wednesday of the month 2:00 PM at the Kindersley Hospital. Everyone is 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 is at the outdoor court next to the West Central Events Centre every Monday & Wednesday 6:30 PM. $50 per season or $5 drop in. More info call 306-460-8356.
LUSELAND
SATURDAY, JULY 1
• The Luseland & District Museum will be open from 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM and 1:00 - 4:00 PM. Stop in to learn about the country schools in the area and enjoy an old fashioned school picnic with games and homemade ice cream.
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Q:Is Vanna White leaving “Wheel of Fortune” when Pat Sajak retires? I’m sad to see him go, but I hope they keep Vanna. — T.L.
A:“Wheel of Fortune” game show host Pat Sajak recently announced that the next season will be his last. He’ll remain as a consultant off camera for three additional years after that, but the question fans are asking is, where does this leave Vanna White?
According to Entertainment Weekly, White is in the process of trying to negotiate a new deal to remain on the show and is also seeking a raise — her first one in 18 years. A decision about her future with the show is in limbo right now.
Q:
Is it true that the TCM (Turner Classic Movies) channel is going away? I really enjoy watching old films on that channel before bed every night. — J.K.
West Central Crisis & Family Support Centre Inc.
Includes Auditor’s Report and Bylaw Revisions. Public welcome.
We now have established Satellite Offices in two surrounding communities. On Tuesday, there is a counsellor in Kerrobert and on Wednesday, there is a counsellor in Eston.
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Offices in two surrounding communities. On Tuesday, there is a counsellor in Kerrobert and on Wednesday, there is a counsellor in
A:In recent days, it was reported that the TCM channel was downsizing its staff from 90 employees to 20. Fans like yourself, including actor Mark Hamill, feared the worst — that TCM would be erased from our cable TV guides forever. The news of the layoffs alarmed directors Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese and Paul Thomas Anderson so much that they teamed up for an emergency call about it with Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav. The trio of respected directors released a statement about their discussions with Zaslav and concluded that “it’s clear that TCM and classic cinema are very important to him. Our primary aim is to ensure that TCM’s programming is untouched and protected. … We are committed to working together to ensure the continuation of this cultural touchstone that we all treasure.”
After Hamill tweeted that he “can’t imagine a world without my all-time favorite station,” Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz replied: “You don’t have to imagine it. We’re not going anywhere.” That certainly sounds reassuring. Hopefully, the #SaveTCM social media campaign, combined with the star power behind it, will ensure that the TCM channel remains part of television history for a long time to come.
Q:When are the Emmy Awards this year? I know the Academy Awards and Grammys are earlier in the year, but I’ve lost track of the Emmys. — H.J.
A:Nominations
for the 75th annual Primetime Emmy Awards will be announced on July 12, with the live ceremony planned for Monday, Sept. 18, on Fox. However, if the WGA Writers Strike isn’t resolved by the end of July or early August, there’s a good chance the ceremony will be postponed. According to Deadline.com, if that happens, don’t expect it to air any earlier than November.
The 50th annual Daytime Emmy Awards were supposed to be telecast on June 16 on CBS, but have been postponed due to the strike as well.
The list of predicted nominees that will be announced on July 12 include the stars of HBO’s “Succession” and “The White Lotus,” AMC’s “Better Call Saul,” Hulu’s “The Bear,” and Showtime’s “Yellowjackets,” among others. Many are also anticipating that Hollywood legend Carol Burnett, who recently turned 90, is expected to be nominated for her guest-starring role in the final season of “Better Call Saul.”
1. Which song includes the phrase, “I know” over 20 times?
2. Who wrote and released “Spirit in the Sky”?
3. Where did the Thompson Twins get their name?
4. Who sang “I’m Never Giving Up” in a Eurovision contest?
5. Name the song that contains these lyrics: “I will love you longer than forever, Promise me that you will leave me never.”
Answers
1. “Ain’t No Sunshine,” by Bill Withers in 1971. He’d intended to write another verse instead of all the “I know” phrases but was talked into leaving it alone.
2. Norman Greenbaum, in 1969. Greenbaum said he was inspired by watching Westerns on television to write the song.
3. From two detectives in the comic strip “The Adventures of Tintin,” who looked alike but were not twins. The Thompson Twins group was never a duo, but ranged from three to seven members.
4. Sweet Dreams, in 1983. They represented the United Kingdom.
5. “The Hawaiian Wedding Song,” by Andy Williams, in 1958. The song was also covered by Brook Benton, Elvis Presley and others. The original song, “Ke Kali Nei Aua” (“Waiting There for Thee”), was written in 1926 by Charles E. King, a Hawaiian legislator and songwriter.
By Lucie Winborne
• All the paint on the Eiffel Tower weighs the same as 10 elephants.
• The actual grave of Mumtaz Mahal, for whom the elaborate crypt known as the Taj Mahal was built, is the only undecorated part of the famous structure, due to a Muslim law dictating that graves cannot be adorned, as this is seen as an act of vanity.
• One ingredient in Ranch salad dressing is titanium dioxide, which is used to make it look whiter. It’s also the same ingredient that’s used in sunscreen and paint for coloring.
• George Washington celebrated July Fourth by giving his soldiers a double ration of rum.
• The Bagheera kiplingi spider, discovered in the 1800s, is the only species of spider that has been classified as vegetarian.
• William Moulton Marston, who created the superheroine Wonder Woman, also designed the first lie detector.
• The full name of the famous Chuck E. Cheese mouse is Charles Entertainment Cheese.
• After the release of the 1996 film “Scream,” which involved an anonymous killer calling and murdering his victims, caller ID usage tripled in the United States.
• The longest-ever cricket test match, between England and South Africa, lasted more than 12 days and finally came to a conclusion because the English team would have missed their boat home.
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British and French explored North America during the 15th century. Around the 15th century, the British and French expeditions explored, colonized, and battled across numerous places within North America in what constitutes present-day Canada. To cut down France’s economic power worldwide, British troops concentrated their forces on French overseas outposts such as Canada.
Canada Day is an extraordinary national milestone.
Canada Day is the annual ceremony that celebrates an extraordinary national milestone on the path to Canada’s full independence. This milestone also united the colonies of Canada, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia into a wider British federation. These four provinces later became a “kingdom in its own right” within the British Empire or the Dominion of Canada.
Canada was still a British colony during the late 1800s.
In 1867, the country was still a British colony. But nevertheless, Canada attained more political control and governance over its own “inner circle.” Meanwhile, the Cabinet and the British parliament maintained political control in other areas including its national defense, constitutional changes, and foreign affairs.
Canada steadily acquired more and more independence after 1876. Over several decades since the late 1800s, Canada steadily acquired more and more independence. That independence grew even more due to the passage of the Statute of Westminster (an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom) in 1931. Canada soon became completely independent with the passing of the Constitution Act, 1982. This was when Dominion Day became Canada Day.
Canada Day can happen on 2nd July.
Although the National Day of Canada occurs as a statutory holiday every 1st July, if the holiday falls on a weekend, it will legally transpire on July 2nd. Nonetheless, events will usually continue to take place on 1st July, in spite that it’s not a legal holiday.
ARIES (March 21 to April 19)
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) This could be a good time to reevaluate some of the business decisions you’ve made during the past several months. A new advisor offers some much-needed counsel.
Keep a lid on your temper, despite any attempts made by someone who might be trying to goad the Sheep into flaring up. Staying cool helps put your adversary into a deep freeze.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) All you Ferdinands and Fernandas need to take time to smell the flowers. You’ve worked hard. Now, stop and indulge yourself with the vacation you so richly deserve.
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SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A personal challenge involving someone close to you needs precisely the kind of courage and honesty you can bring to the situation. Go to it — and good luck.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Continue to build your self-confidence by taking additional steps to assert your rights. Cheer up. The process gets easier with each clear-cut victory.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Despite your keen Capricornean sense of what’s right and what’s not, you still need facts to back up suspicions about a co-worker. Bide your time. The truth will come out.
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GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) There’s good news for single Geminis who feel incomplete without someone special in their lives. A peek at Cupid’s checklist reveals that a Scorpio or Virgo will soon be knocking on your door.
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CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Don’t fret if things at work might be going too slowly for you. Everything’s on track. Meanwhile, gather your family and friends for a lovely summer outing.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) You might feel you’re being virtuous dedicating all this time to your project. But a little time off for summer fun with loved ones will help you relax and refill your energy reservoir.
well-being and a renewed sense of purpose.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Your emotions might mislead you, but not your instincts. Do what you know to be right, even if you’d rather make other choices. Time will show that you chose well.
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AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A relationship you hope to save might seem too far gone to be rescued. But continue working with your partner to try to mend the misunderstanding.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) You need to keep your emotional side in check and let your logical self sort out the problem that threatens a longtime association. Expect some hidden truths to be revealed.
BORN THIS WEEK: You can be extravagant, and you can be frugal, almost at the same time. But whatever you do and whenever you do it, you do it with style and gusto.
Twice last week, SaskEnergy set new daily natural gas usage records, and we can thank Alberta for most of our supply
BY BRIAN ZINCHUK brian.zinchuk@pipelineonline.ca
CALGARY – Crescent Point Energy Corp. announced on June 28 the release of its 2023 Sustainability Report “highlighting the company’s strong environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance,” the company said in a release.
Not only was Saskatchewan setting electrical consumption records during the cold snap of last week of December, we also set two consecutive natural gas consumption records, too.
According to SaskEnergy in a Dec. 31 release, “Extreme cold weather across Saskatchewan this week resulted in record-breaking natural gas demand in the province. On December 28 and 29, natural gas consumption surpassed the previous daily record of 1.57 petajoules (PJ) which was set in February 2021.
“A new daily record of 1.62 PJ was set on December 28 and broken again on December 29 with total system delivery of 1.64 PJ. Delivery numbers for December 30 and 31 are not yet finalized, but are also expected to exceed 1.6 PJ.”
“Crescent Point remains on track to achieve each of its environmental targets which are comprised of initiatives centered around reducing emissions, freshwater use and the number of inactive wells across its land base. Building upon these environmental targets, the company has also introduced new targets to further strengthen its commitment to safe operations and Indigenous engagement,” the company said.
The natural gas records coincided with record power consumption. On Dec. 29, SaskPower set another record in power consumption for Saskatchewan. At 5:27 p.m. on Dec. 29, 2021, Saskatchewan homes and businesses reached 3,868 megawatts (MW) in power use, according to the Crown corporation. The previous record of 3,792 MW was reached four years ago to the day, on Dec. 29, 2017.
Saskatchewan’s power production has increasingly shifted from coal to natural gas as a fuel source. In December, Boundary Dam Unit 4, a coal-fired generating unit, was retired, reducing the Boundary Dam Power Station to 672 megawatts capacity. On the natural gas side, Saskatchewan has seen the construction of several new natural gas-fired power plants. They include the baseload North Battleford Power Station (289 megawatts), Yellowhead Power Station peaking plant (also at North Battleford, 135 megawatts), the baseload Chinook Power Station at Swift Current (353 megawatts) and peaking plant Spy Hill Power Station (89 megawatts). Another 353 megawatt baseload
“Our 2023 Sustainability Report showcases our strong performance and strategic approach in managing our ESG priorities,” said Craig Bryksa, president and CEO of Crescent Point. “We continue to lead by example, delivering on our purpose of ‘Bringing Energy To Our World – The Right Way’ by integrating ESG practices throughout our organization. Our position as a leader in the industry is also evident in our record safety scores and our continued success in meeting our ambitious environmental targets. Furthermore, our portfolio strategy and continued optimization of our asset base reflects our focus on high-quality resource plays with long-term sustainability.”
2022 Key highlights
• Achieved safest year on record for both Serious Incident Frequency (SIF) and Total Recordable Injury Frequency (TRIF), demonstrating strong safety culture and active engagement with staff and contractors.
plant, very similar to Chinook, is under construction at Moose Jaw.
All of this added natural gas-fired power generation has, in turn, driven higher usage of natural gas during times of high electrical consumption.
• Achieved previous target to reduce scope 1 emissions intensity by 50 percent ahead of schedule and built upon this success by establishing new, more aggressive, emissions targets to reach a combined scope 1 & 2 emissions intensity of 0.024 tCO2e/boe by 2025 and 0.020 tCO2e/boe by 2030.
The Crown noted that increased demand from SaskEnergy’s industrial customers, including natural gas use for power production, was the main driver of this week’s record-setting consumption.
• Established two new water targets to reduce surface freshwater use in the company’s southeast Saskatchewan completions by 50 percent by 2025 and to develop strategic water management plans for all major operating areas.
SaskEnergy said it measures daily natural gas consumption for the 24-hour period from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. A PJ is a unit of measurement equivalent to one million gigajoules (GJ) of natural gas. An average Saskatchewan home consumes about 100 GJ of natural gas each year.
• Safely decommissioned 240 inactive wells as part of target to reduce inactive well inventory by 30 percent by 2031.
• Continued to dedicate three to five percent of annual maintenance capital to fund environmental stewardship initiatives.
“SaskEnergy’s natural gas system design can accommodate additional capacity to manage increased consumption even on peak days,” SaskEnergy president and CEO Ken From said in a release. “Throughout the year, SaskEnergy employees inspect, maintain and enhance the system to support safe and reliable natural gas delivery in all weather conditions. In addition, employees monitor the system 24 hours a day to ensure sufficient system capacity to meet customer demand across the province.”
This province is now largely dependent on neighbouring Alberta to fulfill roughly two-thirds of our natural gas needs.
• Demonstrated ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion through the company’s Women’s Leadership Network, expanded campus recruitment strategy and scholarship programs.
• Donated $2.2 million to support more than 450 charitable organizations and community groups.
NEW ESG TARGETS
Established two new safety targets to promote safe work practices and strengthen support for mental health.
When natural gas prices took a tumble roughly 14 years ago, Saskatchewan’s domestic gas production fell off a cliff. Targeted gas drilling went essentially extinct, with next to no gas-specific wells being drilled in this province for most of the past decade. Our domestic gas production is now largely based on associated gas production that comes with oil production. As a result, Saskatchewan went from being a net gas exporter for the period of 1988 to 2009 to a net importer that year.
Enhanced Indigenous engagement and set new targets for Indigenous awareness training for all staff and Board members.
The full Report, including a downloadable PDF and data tables, is available on Crescent Point’s website at www.crescentpointenergy.com.
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LLOYDMINSTER – Cenovus Energy is making a $5 million contribution to a major Lloydminster project, becoming the title sponsor of the Cenovus Energy Hub.
The City of Lloydminster and Cenovus Energy announced on June 27 the region’s newest event facility will be called the Cenovus Energy Hub. Cenovus’s $5 million contribution towards naming rights, construction and programming demonstrates its continued commitment to Lloydminster and the surrounding area, Cenovus said in a release.
Cenovus is Saskatchewan’s largest oil producer, after it purchased Husky Energy a few years ago. While formerly the operator of the Weyburn Unit, Cenovus’ operations in Saskatchewan are now in northwest Saskatchewan, and based in Lloydminster. There it operates an asphalt refinery and heavy oil upgrader, along with an ethanol facility.
“Investing in the communities where we operate is integral to how we do business,” said Jon McKenzie, Cenovus president and chief executive officer. “More than 2,000 of our staff and their families live and play in this region, and our contribution to the Cenovus Energy Hub is a great way to connect them and their neighbours through recreational activities, cultural programming and landmark events and celebrations.
“Our company has been part of this area for more than 80 years, and we plan to be an important part of the community for a long time to come. I’m looking forward to coming back and seeing the hub full of families and youth enjoying themselves.”
The highly anticipated event facility aims to be the cornerstone of the region’s cultural and sports activities. This landmark partnership and strategic collaboration with Cenovus as the named sponsor marks a significant milestone in the development of Lloydminster’s Event District, providing funding to support construction and ensure enhanced community programming over the next 15 years.
“I am thrilled to witness the collaboration between the City of Lloydminster and Cenovus as they join forces to support recreation and cultural opportunities for our community,” said Lloydminster Mayor Gerald Aalbers. “This partnership signifies the importance of strong relationships between local government and corporate entities. Cenovus’s support will undoubtedly enhance the quality of life for our residents and visitors.
“With the Cenovus Energy Hub as our flagship facility, we are poised to become a hub for national events, attracting visitors and showcasing the vibrancy and potential of Lloydminster on a grand stage.”
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• On July 17, 1941, New York Yankees center fielder Joe DiMaggio’s hitting streak of 56 consecutive games ended as 67,468 people watched him at bat against the Cleveland Indians. His record still stands, though Pete Rose came the closest to matching it when he hit in 44 consecutive games in 1978.
• On Feb. 25, 1570, Pope Pius V declared England’s Queen Elizabeth I a heretic and excommunicated her from the Roman Catholic Church by way of a papal bull releasing Catholics from any loyalty to her and calling upon them to remove her from the throne.
• On July 18, 1984, 21 people were shot to death and 19 more were injured in a San Ysidro, California, McDonald’s by James Oliver Huberty, who told his wife as he was leaving his house with three guns that he was “hunting humans.” The fatal spree ended only when Huberty was fatally shot by a SWAT team sniper.
• On Feb. 22, 1879, Frank Winfield Woolworth opened the Great 5 Cents Store (later Woolworth’s) in Utica, New York. Originally promising that nothing would cost more than a nickel, the chain expanded over the next 50 years to 1,000 stores, but retail market changes eventually forced the last U.S. shop to permanently close in 1997.
• On July 19, 1879, Doc Holliday committed his first murder, killing Mike Gordon, who’d tried to persuade a girl working at Holliday’s New Mexico saloon to run away with him. When she declined, the frustrated Gordon began shooting into the saloon from the street, and Holliday returned fire, dropping him with one bullet.
• On Feb. 21, 1933, Miriam A. “Ma” Ferguson, who made history by becoming the first woman governor of Texas, announced that Feb. 26 through March 4 would be officially known as “Texas Week.” The state’s Independence Day, March 2, falls in this period.
• On July 20, 1963, Jan and Dean’s “Surf City,” which trumpeted “Two girls for every boy!” in its opening line, reached No. 1 on the U.S. pop charts. Penned by the Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson, the tune helped create an image of California as an endless summer paradise.
• On Feb. 26, 1951, American novelist James Jones published “From Here to Eternity,” about the U.S. Army in Hawaii before the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor. It was later memorably adapted into an Academy Awardwinning movie featuring such Hollywood luminaries as Deborah Kerr, Burt Lancaster, Donna Reed and Montgomery Clift.
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• On July 21, 1925, John T. Scopes, a science and math teacher in Dayton, Tennessee, was convicted of violating the state’s law against teaching evolution in public schools in what became known as the “Trial of the Century.” He was ordered to pay a $100 fine, but the sentence was overturned on a technicality.
• On Feb. 20, 1962, the NASA spaceship Friendship 7, named and piloted by Marine Lieutenant John Glenn, was launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida, in the first complete orbit around Earth made by an American astronaut.
• On July 22, 2003, U.S. Army Pvt. Jessica Lynch, a POW rescued from an Iraqi hospital, received a hero’s welcome upon returning to her hometown of Palestine, West Virginia. Lynch and several others were captured by Iraqi forces four months earlier while riding in a supply convoy, when their unit was ambushed after a wrong turn.
• On July 23, 1829, William Austin Burt patented the typographer, a precursor to the typewriter. It wasn’t a commercial success, possibly due to its slow speed or the lack of a widespread market. The working model constructed for the patent was destroyed in the 1836 Patent Office fire.
• On Feb. 23, 1997, the three-anda-half hour Holocaust drama “Schindler’s List” aired commercial-free on the NBC television network. Seen by 60 million people, it was the first film to display TV Guide’s rating of TV-MA (unsuitable for children under 17), due to scenes of violence and brief nudity, which also sparked some political controversy.
• On Feb. 24, 2020, American film
producer Harvey Weinstein’s career
“Oops! I totally forgot about dinner!” It happens. Maybe you didn’t actually forget about dinner, but your hectic, nonstop day happened. Suddenly it’s 6:00 and the family is looking to you because they’re starving. What’s for dinner?
There are so many reasons to draw a blank at dinnertime. Sometimes plans go awry. Someone accidentally unplugged the crockpot, the chicken didn’t defrost, you didn’t make it to the store, or you set out the dinner ingredients and the kids ate half. I feel your pain, because I’ve been there! Honestly, between work, school, homework, activities and running a household, it’s a wonder our families get fed at all. Before you call for pizza or head to the drive-thru, stop! You have a backup plan because you’re reading this column right now. Welcome to the SOS meal. As in “calling out an SOS — Save Our Supper!” Or sanity, you decide. An SOS meal is a planned set of economical ingredients that you always keep in your pantry, intended to guarantee a nearly effortless, healthy, inexpensive dinner that practically makes itself.
as black beans, chickpeas or kidney beans), canned tomatoes (diced, crushed or sauce), canned vegetables (corn, peas or green beans), pasta (varieties like spaghetti, penne or macaroni), rice (white, brown or basmati), canned tuna or salmon, chicken or vegetable broth, jarred sauces (marinara, pesto or curry paste). Here is a recipe for dinner that takes less than 10 minutes to prepare and has your family sitting down to dinner in under 30 minutes. It takes longer than that to go through the drive-thru at McKentucky Junior King.
LINGUINE WITH GARLIC LEMON TUNA
The most time-consuming variable of this recipe is boiling the water for the pasta. Using better quality tuna improves this dish, but use what you have on hand. If you happen to have a fresh lemon lying around, use it, but bottled juice is absolutely fine.
drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons lemon juice, plus zest if using fresh lemon
Salt & pepper to taste
2 tablespoons capers
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped Starting with hot tap water, bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Assemble the ingredients, then start opening and draining the cans of tuna and beans. Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat the olive oil over low heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the tuna, beans, lemon juice and zest, salt and pepper. Gently stir and heat through. By now your pasta should be about ready. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta and immediately add to sauce in the skillet. Add the capers and 1 tablespoon of the chopped parsley and toss until the spaghetti is well coated. Add the reserved pasta water as needed to thin out the sauce. Serve warm, garnished with remaining parsley, and pass the pepper mill.
The most important take-away (so you don’t pay for takeout) is to have a plan before you need one. By the way, quick pantry recipes also work when you just don’t feel like cooking so you can get out of the kitchen and move on with your life!
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Make a restaurant-worthy linguini dish in minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Total time: 25 minutes
8 to 12 ounces linguine or other pasta
3 tablespoons olive oil
Here’s a list of nonperishable pantry staples to keep on hand to make dinner in a flash. Canned beans (such
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans,
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