The Weekly Bean - March 13, 2025 by yourwestcentral

Town of Kindersley Council Minutes

On Monday, March 10, 2025, Town Council had their Regular Meeting.

7.1: Council resolved to table agenda 7.1 - Mini Excavator Tender to the March 24, 2025, Regular Meeting of Council.

7.2: The Council of the Town of Kindersley resolved to adopt the Kindersley Community Garden Committee Terms of Reference.

8.1: Town Council resolved to accept as submitted the list of accounts as paid by the Town of Kindersley in the amount of $369,569.78.

9.1: Council resolved to approve the Consent Agenda which includes the following items for acceptance and filing:

- Letter from the Honourable Eric Schmalz

- K indersley Library Letter

- K indersley Chamber Meeting Minutes - February 20, 2025

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The Kindersley Skatepark aims to be a place for the community to come together & enjoy outdoor events while creating a safe place for kids to learn new skills and gain confidence. Your sponsorship will help bring this space to life. Please contact Tyrone 306-460-6687 with any questions or donation information.

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KID’S CLUB BIRTHDAYS FOR MARCH 16-22

Blake Smith

Alaina Simonson

Everett Kirkpatrick

Milly Mueller

Andrew Wilson

Pearson Harrison

Luke Longmuir

Callie Morris

Elianna Simonson

Joella Simonson

Chloe Stusrud

Nolan Wagner

Teresa Wieebe

Hunter Nagel

Grayer Ritchie

Kylee Steinkey

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

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Spring Checklist!

Winter can be tough on your home, business and vehicle. As the snow melts and the sun shines brighter, here’s your Spring Glass & Exterior Checklist to keep everything in top shape:

WINDOWS & DOORS - Check for cracks, drafts or foggy panes. Let us help you repair or replace them for a crystal-clear view!

SIDING & EAVESTROUGHS - Spring showers are coming! Make sure your siding and gutters are in good shape to protect your home.

WINDSHIELD & AUTO GLASS - Winter rock chips can quickly turn into cracks. Stop them before they spread with our fast and reliable repair service!

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EATONIA

FRIDAY, MARCH 28 - SUNDAY, MARCH 30

• Eatonia & District Recreation Board Curling Funspiel at the Memorial Arena. Ages 14+ and all skill levels welcome. Text 306-460-7130 to register. Deadline to register is March 14th.

- Every Thursday from 11:30 AM -1:30 PM come to the Eatonia Library for puzzles, visiting and grab your books for the week!

- Check out our TOPS Chapter … it’s free to try! Every Wednesday. Weigh in: 5:45 PM. Meeting: 6:00 PM at the EOL Meeting Room. Contact Mila 306-480-2035.

ESTON

SATURDAY, MARCH 22

• Annual Rec Hockey Tournament at the AGT Community Centre. Stop in or call the Eston Town Office to register.

FRIDAY, MARCH 28

• Eston Riverside Regional Park Fish Fry Fundraiser 5:00-7:00 PM AGT Community Centre Hall. Message Karen 306-962-7646 or email: landkmullis@sasktel.net to order or for more info.

SATURDAY, APRIL 5

• Eston Nurture & Grow Childcare Cooperative presents “Dueling Pianos” at the Eston Legion Hall. For more info call/text Sandy 306-9627418.

SATURDAY, APRIL 19

• Prairie West Historical Society Easter Egg Hunt 1:00-3:00 PM Eston Museum (outdoor grounds). For ages 12 & under.

- Eston Wheatland Centre Chase the AceDraws every Wednesday at the Centre. Ticket sales 4-7 PM. Draw at 7:30 PM. See our Facebook page for details. Lic#LR240086

- Wheatland Centre Potluck Supper fourth Friday of each month 6:00 PM. $5.00. Bring your own utensils. Coffee & tea provided.

- Wheatland Centre Bingo - 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month 7:00 PM. Regular Bingo plus Bonanza, 50/50 Draw. Must be 14 years of age. Call 306-962-7117 (ask for Linda) for more info.

- Drop-In Basketball Thursdays 7:30-9:30 PM at ECS Gym. Minimum 12 years of age. No charge. Contact Jesse to be added to a group text for the program 306-583-9087.

KERROBERT

THURSDAY, MARCH 13

• St. Patrick’s Day Gold Hunt Party in the Library 1:00 PM.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19

• Job Fair / Career Expo at the Prairieland Community Centre from 1:00-7:00 PM. Bring your resumes! If interested in having a table, contact the Town of Kerrobert Office. $40 /table.

SATURDAY, MARCH 29

• Ducks Unlimited Supper at the PCC. Tickets are available from Jim Wilson 306-834-5156 or Richard Anderson 306-834-7676. Games, Live Auction and Silent Auction.

THURSDAY, APRIL 10

• Easter Egg Hunt at the Library starting at 1:00 PM.

APRIL 13-16

• Prairie Sunset Music Festival. Entry forms available on their Facebook page.

SATURDAY, APRIL 26

• Annual Kerrobert & District Wildlife Supper at the PCC. More info to come.

- Shuffle Club every Monday from 1:30-3:00 PM at the PCC (216 McPhersons Street).

- Walk This Way Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:3011:30 AM at the at the PCC (216 McPhersons Street). All ages. All skill levels. No cost. Bring your indoor shoes. Everyone welcome.

- 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.

- Kerrobert Courtroom Gallery presents Erin Haight until - March 31, 2025. Gallery HoursWeekdays 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM.

- Town of Kerrobert Memory Tree program is open. Contact the office for more infomation 306-834-2361.

KINDERSLEY

THURSDAY, MARCH 13

• Paint Night 6:00 PM at the Kindersley Library. Paint, brushes and canvasses provided. Registration required.

SATURDAY, MARCH 15

• Iron Horse Kindersley Klippers vs Battlefords Stars 7:30 PM at the Inter Pipeline Arena.

• Kindersley Wildlife Federation Annual Banquet at the Kindersley Elks Hall. For tickets please contact Ray Varty at 306-831-9920 or Lori at 306-460-7638. Donations gladly accepted.

SUNDAY, MARCH 16

• Kindersley Skating Club presents 2025 Ice Show Skatetacular 2:00 PM at the WCEC.

SATURDAY, MARCH 22

• Kindersley Screen Arts presents “Ghostlight” 4:00 PM at Sunset Theatre. $10 cash at the door.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26

• Kindersley Chamber of Commerce Job Fair 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM at Kindersley Composite School.

TUESDAY, APRIL 1

• Westberry Elementary School’s SCC AGM 7:00 PM in Westberry’s Library.

SATURDAY, APRIL 26

• Kindersley Screen Arts presents “Goodrich”

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS FRIDAY AT NOON.

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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!

4:00 PM at Sunset Theatre. $10 cash at the door.

- Parkinson’s Support Group Meetings are held the second Wednesday of the month 1:30 PM at 401 - 4th Ave West (New Life Church). Everyone welcome! For more info call Nancy at 306-4634514.

- Monday Night Jam Sessions at the Norman Ritchie Community Centre. Doors open at 6:30 to set-up, then the fun begins at 7-11 PM. Call Keith 306-460-8633.

- Interested in a support group for weight management? TOPS meetings; every Monday at 6:00 PM in the Kindersley Senior Centre OR contact Jill at 306-463-4210.

- PickleBall Indoor Season meets Sunday & Wednesday evenings 7:00-9:00 PM at Elizabeth Middle School gym. Cost is $50 for the season or $5 drop in. More info call Teresa Knight 306460-7304.

- Fit Fighter Group Class. Helping individuals with Parkinson Disease, Fibromyalgia, MS, Arthritis and mobility issues. Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:00 AM at Anytime Fitness. Call Karen 463-3607 for more info.

- The Prairie Crocus Quilt Guild meets on the second Tuesday of each month from September to May at 7:00 pm at the Kindersley Seniors Centre. All levels of quilters and quilt enthusiasts are welcome! If you are interested in joining the group or would like more information, please contact Regan Overand at 306460-6467.

- 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!

LEADER

MONDAY, MARCH 24

• Soup & Bun Lunch 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM at the Leader Friendship Centre. Cost is $8.00. Held the 4th Monday of the month. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26

• Dabber Bingo at the Leader Friendship Centre. Doors open at 6:30 PM. Bingo at 7:00 PM. Held the 4th Wednesday of the month.

- Cards & Coffee. Come out and play cards! Every Tuesday afternoon 2:00-4:00 PM at the Leader Friendship Centre. No cost.

- Leader Curling Club Stick Curling Tuesdays at 2:00 PM.

- Family Curling Wednesdays at 7:00 PM.

- Open League Curling Thursdays at 7:00 & 9:00 PM.

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• Celebright Permanent Holiday Lighting

• Porcelain & Ceramic Installing

• Hardwood and Laminate Wood Products

• All Types of Carpet

• Sheet Vinyl & Underlayments

• Luxury Vinyl Planks & Tiles

• Parking Lot Line Painting • Epoxy Floors

2025

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Planning for the future is fine, especially if you include the roles that family members may be asked to play. But don’t be surprised if some hidden emotions are revealed in the process.

These horoscopes are for use the MARCH 17, 2025.

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Consider moving beyond the usual methods to find a more creative means of handling a difficult on-the-job situation. Avoid confrontation and aim for cooperation instead.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Making choices highlights much of the week, and you have a head start here, thanks to your ability to grasp the facts of a situation and interpret them in a clear-cut manner.

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TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) A seasonal change creates a new look for the outdoors. It also inspires Taureans to redo their own environments, so this is a good week to start redoing both your home and workplace. Enjoy!

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A misunderstanding needs to be straightened out so the wrong impression isn’t allowed to stand. If necessary, offer to support the use of a third party to act as an impartial arbitrator.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A career change offering what you want in money and responsibilities could involve moving to a new location. Discuss this with your family members before making a decision.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Feeling miffed over how you believe you were treated is understandable. But before you decide to “set things straight,” make sure that the whole thing wasn’t just a misinterpretation of the facts.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Showing you care makes it easier to build trust and gain an advantage in handling a delicate situation. What you learn from this experience will also help you understand yourself better.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Carrying a torch can be a two-way situation: It can either keep you tied to the past or help light your way to the future. The choice, as always, has to be yours.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Your watchwords this week are “focus, focus, focus.” Don’t let yourself be distracted from what you set out to do. There’ll be time later to look over other possibilities.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A workplace opportunity might require changes that you’re not keen on making. Discuss the plusses and minuses with someone familiar with the situation before you make a decision.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Love and romance are strong in your aspect this week. If you’ve already met the right person, expect your relationship to grow. And if you’re still looking, odds are, you’ll soon be finding what you want!

BORN THIS WEEK: You approach life in a wise and measured manner, which gives you a competitive edge in many areas.

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Belitski Contracting Ltd.

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Big Sky Steel Fabricators (2002) Ltd.

Big Valley Sales

Bow-Way Electric

Brock Oil Ltd. (Red Sky Resources)

Bumper to Bumper

Canalta Kindersley

Carl’s Mobile Welding

Dennis’ Welding Ltd.

Energy Dodge

Family Oilfield Services Ltd.

Fountain Tire (Kindersley)

Full Tilt Holdings

Get A Grip Tire and Performance

Good To Go Rentals

Good To Go Trucking

GPE Fluids Management

Great Plains College

H & G Motel

Holland’s Hot Oiling

Insight Sign & Decal

Integra Tire

Jettco Trucking & Construction

J & H Rentals Ltd.

Jorann Safety

Kindersley Auto Value

Kindersley Bearing

Kindersley Inn

Kindersley Machine Services

Kodiak Sand & Gravel

Kyote Energy Services

Lufkin Downhole Pumps

Matrix Solutions Inc.

Mayhem Mechanical Ltd.

McKinnon Oilfield Ltd.

Merrington Safety

Mid Plains Diesel Ltd.

Mustang Safety Services Ltd.

Nova Inn Kindersley

OK Tire Luseland

Prairie Cresting Company

Pro-Plus Sales & Rentals

Reinbold Electric Ltd.

Riverview Safety and First Aid

Safety Evolution

Sequel Energy Services

Shh... It Happens Septic Service

Sim-Con Oilfield Equipment Ltd.

Smith Torch Repair and Sales

Tarnes Electric Ltd.

TGB Industries Inc.

Tirecraft Dodsland

Weese Electric Ltd.

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www.midplainsdiesel.ca

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www.tarneselectric.com

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Alcoholics Anonymous

Monday: Kindersley AA Meeting

8:00 PM, Legion Hall, 118 - 2nd Avenue East AA Upstairs, Alanon Downstairs Tuesday: Brock AA Meeting

8:00 PM, Vesper Club, 1st Avenue North Tuesday: Leader AA Meeting

8:00 PM, Leader United Church, 1st St. W. Wednesday: Eston AA Meeting 8 PM, St. Andrew’s United Church, 1st St. W. Friday: Kindersley AA Meeting 8:00 PM, Lutheran Church, 807 - 3rd Ave. W. Get help with substance abuse.

Narcotics Anonymous

Tuesday: Kindersley NA Meeting 7:30 PM, 113 Main Street

Whitecap

Resources

and

Veren

combine

in a $15

billion all stock deal: The Saskatchewan perspective

BY BRIAN ZINCHUK

SALES & RENTALS LTD.

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CALGARY - A blockbuster merger was announced the morning of Monday, March 10, with Whitecap Resources Inc. (TSX: WCP) and Veren Inc. (TSX: VRN) (NYSE: VRN) announcing a $15 billion all-stock deal.

The companies’ joint press release said the strategic combination would create a “leading light oil and condensate producer with concentrated assets in the Alberta Montney and Duvernay. The combined company will be the largest Alberta Montney and Duvernay landholder, a prominent light oil producer in Saskatchewan and will leverage the combined asset base and technical expertise to drive improved profitability and superior returns to shareholders.”

The companies have entered into a definitive business combination agreement to combine in an all-share transaction valued at approximately $15 billion, inclusive of net debt. Under the terms of the agreement, Veren shareholders will receive 1.05 common shares of Whitecap for each Veren common share held. The combined company will be led by Whitecap’s existing management team under the Whitecap name with four Veren directors to join the Whitecap Board of Directors, including the current president & CEO of Veren, Craig Bryksa. The transaction is expected to close before May 30, 2025.

Indeed, “Veren” didn’t last very long under that name, with Crescent Point Energy Corp. announcing its name change on March. 20, 2024. The new stickers on the lease signs haven’t even had time to fade before this merger will make them obsolete.

In many ways, in Saskatchewan it’s a case of getting the band back together. Veren, formerly Crescent Point Energy Corp., has been on a years-long trend since 2018 of selling off Saskatchewan assets that it built up since around 2007. That build-up, which included around 30 acquisitions, mostly in Saskatchewan, had solidified its dominant position in both southeast and southwest Saskatchewan, with additional operations in west central Saskatchewan, Alberta, North Dakota and Utah. But the change in leadership at then-Crescent Point, from Scott Saxberg to Craig Bryksa in 2018, saw a reversal in the company’s strategy, from growth in Saskatchewan assets to selling

off most of them as it focused on reducing debt incurred in the previous buildup. A year ago, it sold off its Flat Lake and Battrum plays to Saturn Oil & Gas. Just the Viewfield Bakken and Shaunavon play remained in Veren’s Saskatchewan portfolio, a dramatic reduction from seven years prior.

Many of the portions of Crescent Point’s once dominant position that were sold off went to Whitecap, especially in the Lampman/ Browning area.

Essentially, as Crescent Point gave up its former role as the serial acquirer in southern Saskatchewan, Whitecap has picked up that very role.

The merged company will operate under a CEO whose Saskatchewan roots run deep, as he originally hails from Estevan. Grant Fagerheim, Whitecap’s president & CEO, stated in the release: “We are excited to bring together two exceptionally strong asset bases to create one world-class energy producer with one of the deepest inventory growth sets of both liquids-rich Montney and Duvernay opportunities, along with conventional light oil opportunities in some of the most profitable plays in the Western Canadian basin. Our combined company will include exceptional technical and support personnel from the two companies in both the office and field and an experienced Board of Directors that prioritizes sustainable and profitable growth to generate strong returns for our combined shareholders. We look forward to bringing Whitecap and Veren together and providing increased value to both sets of shareholders well into the future.”

Fagerheim was named the 2022 Saskatchewan Oil Person of the Year at the Saskatchewan Oil and Gas Show.

Craig Bryksa, Veren’s president & CEO, stated, “This strategic combination unlocks significant value for all shareholders and together positions us as a stronger, more resilient company. With enhanced scale, deep inventory, and increased free funds flow generation, we’re building a business with a differentiated competitive advantage. Our combined balance sheet reinforces our financial strength and enhanced credit profile, ensuring the long-term success in an evolving market. Together we’re unlocking synergies, creating new opportunities, and setting the stage for sustainable growth.”

Chris Bullin, vice president, East Division (essentially Saskatchewan), said during the March 10 webcast, “The conventional division becomes an extremely robust entity that brings together over 150,000 boe a day of high net back 81% liquid-weighted light oil focused volumes to drive corporate free cash flow generation.

“The combination of Whitecap and Veren lands in Saskatchewan provides an ideal opportunity, as these lands each other exceptionally well, which has further solidified our position as the premier conventional producer in Saskatchewan, with the largest producing volumes per day, when excluding heavy oil thermal operation. We continue to be the most active conventional driller in Saskatchewan, and now, with our combined activities are even more significant, with approximately 200 wells planned to be drilled in Saskatchewan for 2025.

“These sustainability driven assets are further enhanced in aggregate as overall base declines are reduced to less than 20%, bolstered by the increased weighting and EOR volumes

from both the Veren’s dominant positions in the Viewfield Bakken in eastern Saskatchewan and the Shaunavon in southwest Saskatchewan, with approximately 60,000 boe per day under secondary or tertiary recovery within the division, 80% of which resides in Saskatchewan. Whitecap is the dominant EOR producer in Saskatchewan.

“The overlay with the existing Whitecap lands provides an optimal opportunity to realize the benefits of the combination. Conventional synergies are expected to drive drill, complete equipment tie-in savings of approximately $25 million on an annual basis. This primarily comes from program rephasing and savings related to size and scale.

“From an inventory perspective, the conventional division has strengthened with this high confidence and repeatable portfolio that now increases to approximately 7,000 locations strong, including over 2,600 premium locations to support over 15 years of running room. Our conventional division is the foundation for free cash flow generation, and the team continues to find opportunities to enhance our already robust inventory duration, when combined with the unconventional division, this complimentary asset portfolio is able to deliver both sustainable cash returns and long-term growth for our shareholders.”

Ensign Drilling Rig 423 was drilling north of Lampman for Whitecap Resources Inc. on March 2. Photo by Brian Zinchuk

Notably, there was something distinctly different about this announcement. Historically, Crescent Point/Veren would stop drilling in an area before an impending sale. But as of March 10, both Veren and Whitecap had rigs working in the field.

Languages: English

Education: No degree, certiﬁcate or diploma

Experience: Will train

On site: Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment: Outdoors, At heights, Conﬁned spaces, Dangerous, Wet/damp, Noisy, Hot, Cold/refrigerated

Work setting: Staff accommodation available. Various locations.

Tasks: Drive trucks to transport materials and well service equipment

Certiﬁcates, licences, memberships, and courses:

• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certiﬁcate

• Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certiﬁcate

• Conﬁned Space Entry Training

• Standard First Aid Certiﬁcate

• Fall Arrest Protection Training Course

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

Fast-paced environment, Repetitive tasks, Handling heavy loads, Physically demanding, Attention to detail, Combination of sitting, standing, walking, Bending, crouching, kneeling, Overtime required

Weight handling: Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability: Team player

Health

All bids must be submitted in writing and delivered to MLT Aikins LLP at the address below by APRIL 7, 2025. Property is sold “As Is Where Is”

All offers to be accompanied by a Certified Cheque or Bank Draft for 10% of tendered bid payable to “MLT Aikins LLP in Trust”.

Balance of the purchase price of the successful bid to be paid within 30 days of acceptance of the offer or the deposit will be forfeited.

An Agreement for Sale shall be prepared between the Vendor and the Purchaser upon acceptance.

Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

Send all offers in a sealed envelope marked “DO NOT OPEN – GLIDDEN LAND TENDER” to: MLT AIKINS LLP 1500 – 1874 Scarth Street Regina, SK S4P 4E9

Attn: Von Zerr

The Hole Truth

-- Residents of Godstone High Street in Surrey, England, may be out of their homes for months after a huge sinkhole opened up on Feb. 17, the BBC reported. Two sections of the road caved in, causing people in 30 homes to be evacuated. “We’ll be looking to completely rebuild the road,” said Surrey County Council’s Matt Furniss. “It’s currently stable, it isn’t growing anymore.” Local business owners are concerned about how the closure will affect them. Shane Fry of DD Services said it would be “a trialling few months for us.”

Sunken Treasure

-- The SS United States, which has been docked and deteriorating at a Philadelphia port since 1976, started its 18-day passage to Alabama on Feb. 19, NBC10-TV reported. The ocean liner, in service from 1952 to 1969, holds the record for fastest eastbound and westbound trans-Atlantic crossings, but on this final journey, it

Kindersley Air Cadets

will be towed at 5 knots (or about 6 miles per hour). In Alabama, it will be stripped of its innards -- furniture, engine room equipment, cables and flooring -- and then will be moved to Okaloosa County, Florida, where it will be sunk offshore and turned into a scuba-diving destination. Capt. Joseph Farrell, a ship-sinking and reef expert, said the sinking will be “a final chapter for the last all-American-made, American-flagged ocean liner.”

On the Wrong Track

-- For the second time in a month, a teenager in the Bronx has been charged with trying to take a subway train for a joyride on Feb. 18, Pix11-TV reported. Police said the 15-yearold tried to operate the No. 2 train from the Prospect Avenue station. He was arrested in late January with a group of kids who drove the R train in Brooklyn. He was charged with reckless endangerment and criminal trespassing.

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* When Katherine Johnson was little, she loved to count things. By the age of 10, she was in high school. In 1961, she calculated the trajectory of NASA’s first trip into space. She was so consistently accurate that when NASA began to use computers, they had her check the calculations to make sure they were correct.

* In Norse, the name Siri means “a beautiful woman that leads you to victory.”

* And speaking of Siri ... she will flip a coin for you if you can’t make a decision.

* Looney Tunes was created to promote the Warner Brothers music catalog in the 1930s, hence the name “Looney Tunes” instead of “Toons.”

* James Vernor put the basic components of a new beverage into a barrel in 1861 before heading off to serve in the 4th Michigan Cavalry during the Civil War. When he returned four years later, he tasted the barrel’s contents and, voila!, Vernor’s Ginger Ale was born.

* Norway’s Bouvet Island was discovered in 1739, then “lost” again for the next 69 years due to the original spotter’s mislabeling its coordinates.

* Canada has a strategic maple syrup reserve to ensure global supply in case of emergency.

* When President Donald Trump asked the Guggenheim Museum to loan the White House an original Van Gogh painting, they responded with the counteroffer of a solid-gold toilet.

* Elvis Presley wore a cross, a Star of David and the Hebrew letter chai because he didn’t want to “miss out on heaven due to a technicality.”

* A single person’s DNA contains as muc information as 50 novels.

* Soccer player Mohammed Anas accidentally thanked both his wife and girlfriend in a post-match speech.

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• On March 24, 1965, the first “teach-in” was conducted at the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, in which 200 faculty members led special anti-war seminars while regular classes were canceled and rallies and speeches held sway for 12 hours.

ANTIQUES AND COLLECTING

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Glass can be notoriously difficult to identify. Signatures, if there are any, can be faked, molds can be reused, and glassmakers often imitated one another’s decorations. Stiegel-type glass is an excellent example.

Glass like this enameled cologne bottle is usually called “Stiegel type” because it is virtually impossible to tell whether it was made by Henry William Stiegel or another glassmaker. KING FEATURES WEEKLY SERVICE,

and Kim Kovel

CREDIT: Kovels.com

• On March 25, 2001, Icelandic actress and pop singer Bjork made an unforgettable appearance at the 73rd annual Academy Awards in a nude body stocking draped with a large, fake white swan. As if that weren’t enough, the artist then proceeded to “lay” six giant ostrich eggs. Whatever popular opinion said about the look, the dress went on to be honored by the Museum of Modern Art and The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

• On March 26, 1804, President Thomas Jefferson attended a public party at the Senate and led a diverse crowd in eating an enormous loaf of bread dubbed the “mammoth loaf.” The bread had been baked to go with the remnants of a giant block of cheese.

CAPTION: Glass like this enameled bottle is usually called “Stiegel type” is virtually impossible to tell was made by Henry William Stiegel glassmaker.

• On March 27, 1929, President Herbert Hoover had a phone installed at his desk in the Oval Office of the White House. It took a while to get the line working correctly and Hoover complained to aides when his son was unable to reach him from an outside line. Previously, Hoover had used a phone located in the foyer just outside the Oval Office.

• On March 28, 1814, the funeral of Dr. Joseph-Ignace Guillotin, inventor of the execution device that bore his name, took place outside of Paris, France. Guillotin had given the contraption to the French as a “philanthropic gesture” and was upset at how his reputation had suffered afterward when it became closely identified with political executions and abuses during the French Terror after the Revolution.

• On March 29, 1982, 19-year-old North Carolina freshman Michael Jordan scored a 16-foot jump shot with only 15 seconds left to give the Tar Heels a 63-62 win over Georgetown for the NCAA tournament championship. “To tell the truth,” he said to New Orleans reporters, “I didn’t see it go in. I didn’t want to look.”

• On March 30, 1949, actor Robert Mitchum was freed from a Los Angeles County prison farm after spending the final week of a two-month sentence for marijuana possession there. © 2025 King Features Synd., Inc.

We know that Henry William Stiegel came to Philadelphia from Germany in 1750. We know he had a glasshouse in Manheim, Pennsylvania, from 1763 to 1774. Confirming that a piece of glass came from his glasshouse is nearly impossible. To begin with, the glass he made was similar to what was made in Germany at the time: thinwalled, mold-blown glass decorated with enamel or engraving. The same type of glass was made by other American glassmakers and imported from Europe.

In the 20th century, copies were made as giftware. To further complicate matters, some collectors doubt that Stiegel actually made any multicolored enamel glass, like this cologne bottle that sold at the Conestoga Auction Company Division of Hess Auction Group for $312. The auction described it as “Stiegel-type” instead of attributing it to Stiegel or any other glassmaker.

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Q:I

have a very old microscope that is beautiful, and it still works. It has been in my family for at least 100 years. I would like to sell it and I am not sure how to proceed. It has a French inscription reading “C. Verick, eleve special de E. Hartnack, rue de la Pax cheminerie 2 Paris.”

A:Your microscope was made by Constant Verick, who lived from 1829 to 1892. He worked for Edmund Hartnack before starting his own business in 1866. Both Verick and Hartnack were highly regarded microscope makers in the 1860s and ‘70s. Antique microscopes with a known maker can sell for about $250 to $500 at general antiques auctions. Usually, the more information (maker, date, etc.), the higher the value. The original box, slides and other “extras” also increase the value. If there are any antique shops

or auction houses in your area, check to see if they sell microscopes or related antiques like binoculars, scientific instruments or medical equipment. You can search online or check ads in antiques publications for collectors or clubs specializing in antique microscopes or scientific or optical tools. You can also check medical supply companies; some of them also deal in antique equipment.

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TIP: Shallow nicks and rough edges on glass can sometimes be smoothed off with fine emery paper.

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CURRENT PRICES

Toy, top, spinning, Marvel Super Heroes, Secret Wars, hero and villain, pull strap, on card, Fleetwood Toys, 1984, 10 1/2 inches, $35.

Poster, Maine Steamship Company, black and white print, steamship John Englis on water, frame, 33 x 47 inches, $155.

Rug, Turkish, flatweave, red field, allover multicolor squares, geometric motifs, braided fringe, wool, 20th century, 14 feet 10 inches x 6 feet 2 inches, $1,095.

Music, guitar, acoustic, Sunburst, KG-11, Kalamazoo, Gibson, chip board case, 1933-43, 39 inches, $1,250.

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Q:How old is Goldie Hawn? She looked wonderful presenting at the Oscars. Is she still acting?

— M.E.

A:Belovedmovie star and Oscar winner herself for “Cactus Flower,” Goldie Hawn will turn 80 years old this November! Her last two on-screen roles were as Mrs. Claus in “The Christmas Chronicles” and its sequel in 2020, with her real-life longtime partner Kurt Russell as Santa.

Fortunately, the couple’s Pacific Palisades home survived the recent Los Angeles fires, but they were forced to evacuate. Hawn recently appeared as a presenter on the 97th annual Academy Awards, but she has a highly anticipated film on the horizon with Bette Midler and Diane Keaton. It’s the first time the trio has teamed up since their hit 1996 comedy film “The First Wives Club.”

There was a report of a planned sequel to the movie titled “Family Jewels.” However, according to an article in People magazine in 2020, Midler had given up on the idea of it ever coming to fruition. The IMDb page for a movie titled “A Childhood History Plan” has a plot that is identical to “Family Jewels,” so whatever they decide to call the film, let’s just hope that it’s finally released this year and stars these three icons.

Q:I recently watched “Buried in Barstow” for the second time. Based on the ending, it feels like there should be continuing episodes. Does Angie Harmon have any plans to reprise this role? I loved watching her in “Law & Order” and especially in “Rizzoli & Isles.” — D.S.

A:“Buried in Barstow” was a Lifetime TV movie from 2022 starring Angie Harmon as a former assassin who tries to escape her past while running a small diner as a single mom. It ended on a cliffhanger, which seemed to indicate that there would surely be a follow-up in the form of another movie or even a TV series. In fact, Harmon herself told Smashing Interviews that she envisioned a franchise of up to eight movies in total.

Unfortunately, the Hollywood trade union strikes that took place since “Buried in Barstow” first aired have likely stalled any progress on a future installment. While Harmon doesn’t have any other upcoming acting projects listed at the moment, it likely won’t be long before she’s on our screens again.

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Q:Is Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, going to appear on the new “Suits” spin-off by any chance, or is she done with acting? — K.L.

A:It’s very doubtful. Although she lives in the United States now with husband Prince Harry, Meghan retired from acting upon marrying him. She does, however, have a new lifestyle show called “With Love, Meghan,” where she showcases her love of cooking and gardening with guests like actress/producer Mindy Kaling and chef Alice Waters. Hubby Harry also appears.

You can watch all eight episodes on Netflix.