Name the 7th Street West Park!
We are looking to name the 7th Street West Park with your help! Submit a name and if you wish, a sign design for our
Contest Rules:
• We will not be naming the park after a person, place, or thing.
• You will have 2 weeks to enter your best park names and sign designs.
• ANYONE is welcome to participate, no matter your age.
• You are welcome to submit multiple entries.
• You must be a Kindersley resident.
Submissions can only be made at this link to ensure all entries are received: https://www.kindersley.ca/community/name-the-7th-street-west-park/
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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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BIRTHDAYS FOR MARCH 9-15
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
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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
MARCH 7-9
• Eston Annual Bonspiel. Call or text Sandy at 306-962-7572. $120 per team.
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.
- 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.
- 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 2:00-4:00 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 6
• Kindersley Soccer Annual Meeting 7:00 PM at Westberry Elementary School gym.
SATURDAY, MARCH 8
• Cultural Gathering at the Kindersley Elks Hall (106 - 5th Avenue East). Registration: 9:30 AM. Gathering 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM. Program includes: Tomasin Playford, SaskCulture Outreach Consultant; Peace Akintade-Oluwagbeye, Sask Writers Guild current Poet Laureate; Hugh Henry, Past President Sask History & Folklore; Alana Gunsch, Notice Nature; Wheatland Regional Library; RWDSCR, Barn Quilt Workshop Conversation & Display AND MORE! $20 fee per participant to be paid at the Workshop. Lunch, snacks and coffee/tea will be provided. Contact Bonnie at 306-344-7473 for more information or email: rwdscr.lloyd@sasktel.net
TUESDAY, MARCH 11
• Kindersley & District Arts Council presents “Prairie Sons” 7:30 PM at the Norman Ritchie Community Centre.
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.
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- 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 306-460-6467.
- 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 306-6049044. Come Fly With Us!
LEADER
SUNDAY, MARCH 9
• El Salvador presentation 7:00 PM at the Leader Alliance Church. Join us for coffee and dessert and learn about how we can continue God’s work with the people there.
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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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) It’s a good time to reassess important relationships, both personal and professional, to see where problems might exist and how they can be overcome. Keep the lines of communication open.
gaps that have opened.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A recent family situation could give rise to a new problem. Keep an open mind and avoid making judgments about anyone’s motives until all the facts are in.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Rely on your always-sharp intuition to alert you to potential problems regarding someone’s attempt to explain away the circumstances behind a puzzling incident.
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If you have to move because your place of employment changes, and your new residence is at least 40 kilometres closer to your new job than your old residence, you may be able to claim moving expenses. Your expenses are limited to the employment income earned at your new location. However, any amount in excess of this can be carried forward and claimed next year instead.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) It’s not easy to bring order to a chaotic situation, whether it’s in the workplace or at home. But if anyone can do it, you can! A pleasant surprise awaits you by week’s end.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Be careful that you don’t make an upcoming decision solely on the word of those who might have their own reasons for wanting you to act as they suggest. Check things out for yourself.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A personal relationship that seems to be going nowhere could be restarted once you know why it stalled. An honest discussion could result in some surprising revelations.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) An unexpected attack of self-doubt could be a way of warning yourself to go slow before making a career-changing decision. Take more time to do a closer study of the facts.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A workplace problem needs your attention now before it deteriorates to a point beyond repair. A trusted third party could be helpful in closing the
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Although you still need to do some snipping off of those lingering loose ends from a past project, you can begin moving on to something else.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) With your self-confidence levels rising, you should feel quite comfortable with taking on a possibly troublesome but potentially well-rewarded situation.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Travel is favored, both for business and for fun. The end of the week brings news about an upcoming project that could lead toward a promised career change.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) You might feel suddenly overwhelmed by a flood of responsibilities. But if you deal with each one in its turn, you’ll soon be able to hold your head above water and move on.
BORN THIS WEEK: You have a wonderful way of offering comfort as well as guidance. You would do well in the healing arts.
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Kodiak Sand & Gravel
Kyote Energy Services
Lufkin Downhole Pumps
Matrix Solutions Inc.
Mayhem Mechanical Ltd.
McKinnon Oilfield Ltd.
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Mid Plains Diesel Ltd.
Mustang Safety Services Ltd.
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Prairie Cresting Company
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Reinbold Electric Ltd.
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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.
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37 rigs still in the field as winter drilling season is about to wrap up
BY BRIAN ZINCHUK
The winter drilling season is coming to a close, and that’s evident as active drilling rig numbers decline.
According to RiggerTalk.com, publishing data from the Canadian Association of Energy Contractors, there were 37 rigs working in Saskatchewan on Monday, March 3.
One thing stands out in southeast Saskatchewan – Stampede Drilling, with operations based in Estevan, has come to dominate the region’s activity. The company has grown substantially over the years, absorbing the assets of several smaller contractors including Red Dog Drilling, Vortex Drilling, Crusader Drilling and D2 Drilling. You can’t swing a dead cat in the region without hitting a Stampede rig these days.
There were 14 rigs working in southeast Saskatchewan. Stampede Drilling Rig 4 was working for Tundra Oil and Gas at Ratcliffe, while Stampede Rig 16 was drilling for them east of Lampman.
Panther Drilling Rig 2 was continuing Whitecap Resources Inc.’s drilling program near Hallbrite. Whitecap also had Ensign Drilling Inc Rig 423 north of Lampman and Stampede Rig 17 near Browning.
Veren Inc. had Stampede Rig 19 working north of Creelman, Stampede Rig 7 near Warmley, and Savanna Drilling rig 419 at Viewfield.
Saturn Oil & Gas employed Ensign Rig 808 northwest of Corning, Stampede Rig 8 west of Manor, and Stampede Rig 1 near Glen Ewen.
Villanova Energy Inc. had Horizon Drilling Rig 29 working near Glen Ewen.
West Lake Energy Corp had Stampede Rig 3 working south of Wauchope.
South of Lampman, Stampede Rig 2 was drilling for Surge Energy Inc.
Shifting to southwest Saskatchewan, just one rig was still in the field. Savanna Rig 416 was drilling at Frontier for Veren.
Eleven rigs were drilling in west central Saskatchewan.
Precision Drilling Rig 288 was drilling for Whitecap between Elrose and Kyle. Bonanza Drilling Rig 2 was punching a hole for Whitecap southeast of Elrose. Savanna Rig 431 was drilling northeast of Netherhill.
Teine Energy Ltd. had Ensign Rig 537 drilling northeast of Eston in an area that generally doesn’t see a lot of activity. Ensign 350 was working just northeast of Beadle. Ensign Rig 351 was making hole west of Coleville.
Baytex Energy Corp. had Savanna Rig 441 working within a stone’s throw of Kindersley’s northeast corner. Baytex also had Savanna Rig 425 working six miles due west of Coleville.
Strathcona Resources Ltd. was drilling northeast of Kerrobert with PD Rig 156.
At Kelfield, Cardinal Energy Ltd. was drilling with PD Rig 184. The company had Akita Drilling Rig 27 working a few miles south of Wilkie. Both of those sites are quite a ways from the company’s usual stomping grounds near Midale.
Moving into northwest Saskatchewan, there were 11 rigs working.
Bonanza Rig 1 was working for Strathcona at Winter, with Bonanza Rig 3 a few miles to the northwest. Strathcona also had PD Rig 188 working south of Meota. Akita Drilling Rig 35 was working north of Macklin.
South of Maidstone, Baytex had PD Rig 155 drilling at its Soda Lake area.
A name you don’t see on these reports very often is Durham Creek Energy Ltd., which employed PD Rig 148 south of Lashburn.
North of Highway 16, Cenovus Energy Inc. had four rigs working. At Vawn there was PD Rig 198, while north of Maidstone PD 197 was drilling. At Pikes Peak, PD Rig 150 was drilling, while Ensign Rig 533 was making hole at Hillmound.
For the first time in a long time, IPC showed up on this report with a rig drilling right beside the Alberta border, north of Onion Lake. The company has a substantial SAGD operation at Onion Lake.
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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 benefits: Dental plan, Disability benefits, Health care plan, Vision care benefits
Financial benefits: Group insurance benefits, Life insurance
Other benefits: On-site housing options
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
– 1874 Scarth Street Regina, SK S4P 4E9
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Snow Way!
-- Visitors to the Chengdu Snow Village in the Sichuan province of China were left with a “bad impression” of the tourist attraction in early February, Reuters reported. Because of unseasonably warm weather, project coordinators had to improvise the “snowy” atmosphere, stapling cotton sheets to the rooftops and scattering white sand, cotton batting and soapy water to simulate snow throughout the property. Snow Village organizers said entry fees would be refunded, and the village has closed.
Building History
-- Clem Reinkemeyer, 87, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, has an unusual collection -- and now he has a Guinness World Record. United Press International reported on Feb. 17 that Reinkemeyer’s collection of 8,882 bricks includes a Roman brick from 100 A.D. and a sidewalk brick made in a facility where the Pentagon
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now stands. “What appealed to me about bricks is they have names and you can trace them back historically to places,” he said. Some of the most valuable ones are those with misspellings. “I think Oklahoma has a history for the most misspelled bricks,” he said. “I don’t know why.”
Space Invasion
-- Officials at Poland’s space agency POLSA are examining debris that fell onto the premises of a business in Komorniki on Feb. 19, Reuters reported, to determine whether it originated from a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. Later that day, a second “identical” container was found about 19 miles away in a forest. POLSA said it has been monitoring the flight of the Falcon 9, which launched on Feb. 1 from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, and “will verify the object with SpaceX.” News outlets in Poland reported that flashes were seen in the sky on the morning of Feb. 19.
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* A Spanish civil servant went unnoticed for six years after he stopped showing up for work until someone tried to give him an award for his long service.
* The Spangler Candy Company named their famous lollipops “Dum Dums” because it was a word that was easy for any kid to say.
* In the 1960s, the Goodyear tire company tested the bright idea of lighted tires, to be available in a range of colors. They looked pretty cool in the dark, but their unfortunate tendency to melt under heavy braking and poor performance in wet conditions doomed the concept to the dustbin.
* A 2016 study revealed that only 27% of the words spoken in the biggest movies were uttered by women.
* National Donut Day originally started as a way to honor Salvation Army volunteers who served donuts to soldiers in World War I.
* When a man allegedly found a dead mouse in his can of Mountain Dew, Pepsi had an expert claim in an affidavit that the drink was so acidic it would have dissolved the mouse after 30 days.
* The Hubble Space Telescope is so powerful that it can spot the glow of a firefly from some 7,000 miles away.
* During his inauguration, Teddy Roosevelt wore a ring that contained a lock of Abraham Lincoln’s hair.
* The mayor of Bogotá, Colombia, once hired 420 mimes to make fun of traffic violators, believing his fellow countrymen feared ridicule more than fines.
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• On March 17, 1905, future president Franklin Delano Roosevelt married Eleanor Roosevelt, his fifth cousin once removed, in New York. Former President Theodore Roosevelt gave away the bride.
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• On March 18, 1911, composer Irving Berlin obtained the copyright for “Alexander’s Ragtime Band,” a multimillion-selling hit that helped turn American popular music into a major international phenomenon.
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• On March 19, 1957, Elvis Presley arranged to purchase the Colonial mansion on the outskirts of Memphis called Graceland for $102,500, with a cash deposit of $1,000. It is still preserved exactly as Elvis left it when he died in 1977 and is one of America’s most popular tourist attractions — the second-most-visited house in the nation after the White House.
CAPTION: Is a snake cigar lighter a against the dangers of smoking or a make the smoker look tough?
Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar, and a just a snake.
• On March 20, 1345, according to scholars at the University of Paris, the Black Death, aka the Plague, was created from “a triple conjunction of Saturn, Jupiter and Mars in the 40th degree of Aquarius,” though it was actually carried by fleas that typically traveled on rats. It cut a swath across Europe, the Middle East and Asia during the 14th century, leaving an estimated 25 million dead in its wake, and popped up periodically until the 1700s, but never again reached epidemic proportions.
• On March 21, 1980, President Jimmy Carter announced that the U.S. would boycott the Olympic Games scheduled to take place in Moscow that summer, after the Soviet Union failed to comply with his Feb. 20, 1980, deadline to withdraw its troops from Afghanistan. Four years later, in retaliation, the Soviet Union boycotted the 1984 Olympic Games held in Los Angeles.
• On March 22, 1983, the Pentagon awarded a production contract worth more than $1 billion to AM General Corp. for the development of 55,000 high mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicles. Nicknamed the Humvee and designed to transport troops and cargo, the vehicles were used by the American military during the 1989 invasion of Panama and the Persian Gulf War in the early 1990s.
• On March 23, 1839, the initials “O.K.” were first published in The Boston Morning Post. An abbreviation for “oll korrect,” a popular slang misspelling of “all correct” at the time, OK steadily made its way into the American vernacular. © 2025 King Features Synd., Inc.
Whether it’s as subtle as the serpentine front of a Chippendale chest or as lifelike as the three-dimensional snakes that slither across, Palissy ware majolica, snakes and snake shapes often show up in decorative arts. They are among the oldest, most common symbols in history, standing for concepts like wisdom, healing and renewal. They can also have negative meanings, often appearing as mythological monsters and carrying the threat of poison. After all, St. Patrick’s Day honors a saint whose legendary feats include banishing all snakes from Ireland.
The sinister side of snakes is on display in this figural cigar lighter, which sold for $1,599 at Morphy Auctions. Maybe it was a way to subtly reference the poisonous qualities of tobacco: the cigar would be lit in the snake’s open mouth, right between its exposed fangs.
Some collectors see a similar message regarding alcohol in the famous snake jugs made by Anna Pottery. Others believe any reference to poison was meant ironically, or even coincidentally. Maybe the designers simply liked the look.
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Q:Ihave a Jacob Josef Kohn chair. It still has its original labels. The cane seat is long ago gone. What is its current value as is? Where should I sell it?
A:Jacob
Kohn opened a lumber factory with his son Josef in 1850. As the company, called J. & J. Kohn, grew, they started making bentwood furniture, one of the many furniture innovations of the 19th century. Many well-known European designers worked for them. J. & J. Kohn merged with the Mundus manufacturing group to become Mundus-Kohn in 1914. Today, a single chair by J. & J. Kohn can sell at auction for more than $1,000. A barrel back chair missing its cane seat sold at a recent auction in Europe for $2,800. A label always increases the value of antique furni-
Is a snake cigar lighter a warning against the dangers of smoking or a way to make the smoker look tough? Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar, and a snake is just a snake.
ture. A furniture dealer or repairer in your area can help you get more information.
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TIP: If you want to keep your collections free from harm, always clean and dust items yourself. * * *
CURRENT PRICES
Belleek, teacup, shamrocks, basketweave texture, twig handle, yellow luster interior, black mark, 2 x 3 1/2 inches, $25.
Mt. Washington, rose bowl, flower clusters, forget-me-nots, cream ground, gilt rim, 5 x 6 inches, $95.
Toy, wagon, Greyhound, blue, white logo, red interior, front railing, pull handle, metal, Hamilton, child’s, $180.
Store, sign, trade, Florist, M.K. Lamond, flower bouquet, multicolor, yellow bow, salmon ground, signed, P. Gorman, frame, gilt interior, 35 x 24 1/2 inches, $310.
Rug, Iranian, blue field, vine lattice, repeating Tree of Life, mauve border, flowers, angle devices, ivory guard border, wool on cotton, mid-20th century, 4 feet 8 inches x 3 feet 1 inch, $545.
Box, trinket, silver, lid, flower finial, allover texture, repousse flowers around base, hallmarks, date mark, Robert W. Smith, Dublin, 1830, 3 x 5 x 3 inches, $1,270.
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Q:I’m so happy to see so many cast members on Reba McEntire’s new sitcom. Are there any other cast members from the original “Reba” series set to appear in the future? — M.W.
A:Christopher Rich, who starred on the WB sitcom “Reba” from 2001-2007, recently guest-starred on McEntire’s new NBC sitcom “Happy’s Place.” Rich suffered a stroke in 2018 and was thrilled to reunite with his former co-stars in an episode where he plays a tattoo artist who was also dealing with the residual effects of a stroke. He was eager to incorporate this experience into the character and hopes to return for another guest spot next season.
JoAnna Garcia Swisher, who played Cheyenne on “Reba” and currently stars in the Netflix series “Sweet Magnolias,” told People magazine that she would 100% guest-star on “Happy’s Place” if and when she’s asked.
Q:Did the actress who played Eve on the Apple TV+ series “Bad Monkey” appear on a soap opera when she was younger? She looks like the actress who played Lizzie on “Guiding Light.” — U.B.
A:If you’re thinking of Emme Rylan, who played Lizzie Spaulding on “Guiding Light” from 2006-2009, she does resemble her, but it’s not the same actress. Meredith Hagner, who recently starred opposite Vince Vaughn in “Bad Monkey,” did get her start on a CBS soap around the same time as Rylan. She was cast as young Liberty Ciccone on “As the World Turns” and was nominated for a Daytime Emmy award before the long-running soap was canceled in 2010.
Hagner most recently played one of the double-booked brides in the Amazon comedy film “You’re Cordially Invited,” opposite Reese Witherspoon and Will Ferrell. Off-screen, she’s married to actor Wyatt Russell (“Under the Banner of Heaven”), son of Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn.
“Bad Monkey,” which was filmed on location in Florida, will move its production to the West Coast next season after receiving a $20 million tax credit from the state of California. According to
Colleen Bell, director of the California Film Commision, these incentives help encourage jobs in the state and drive economic growth. Bell stated, “The impact goes beyond the entertainment industry — it supports families, local businesses and communities statewide.”
Q:Is it true that Kate Hudson was originally offered Anne Hathaway’s role in the movie “The Devil Wears Prada”? — K.W.
A:Yes,
Kate Hudson was offered the role of Andy Sachs in the 2006 hit movie “The Devil Wears Prada” (based on the best-selling novel of the same name), but she turned it down. The film’s director David Frankel told Entertainment Weekly that several big-name actresses were in the running for Hathaway’s role, including Rachel McAdams, Scarlett Johansson and Natalie Portman. Hudson says that the timing wasn’t right for her to do the role, but she regrets her decision after seeing the movie.
Next up, Hudson stars in the sports-comedy series “Running Point,” which was co-created by Mindy Kaling for Netflix.
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Reba McEntire and Christopher Rich star in “Happy’s Place.”
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The Muffuletta: A New Orleans Classic You Can Make at Home
Laissez les bon temps rouler! Mardi Gras is here, and what better way to celebrate than with a taste of New Orleans? Enter the Muffuletta — a Big Easy classic that’s as indulgent as its birthplace.
A true Muffuletta (or Muffaletta, depending on who you ask) starts with a wide, round Sicilian loaf, topped with sesame seeds and a soft texture like focaccia or ciabatta. But the real magic happens inside. This sandwich is a symphony of Italian cold cuts, provolone cheese, and the pièce de résistance: a briny, garlicky olive salad that soaks into the bread, making every bite unforgettable.
If you can eat a Muffuletta without a little oil running down your arm, I hate to say it, but it wasn’t made right!
guests? No problem! They might just get the best slice.
A Sandwich with Personality
What makes a Muffuletta truly shine is the olive salad — it’s the heart and soul of this sandwich. If you plan ahead, let the salad sit overnight in the fridge. This extra step allows the flavors to meld, giving you an even more robust bite. And if you fall in love with it (which you will), make a big batch! Stored under a thin layer of olive oil in a sealed container, it’ll keep in the fridge for months, ready to transform your next sandwich, salad or even pasta dish.
While an authentic Muffuletta can be pricey at a deli, making one at home is easy and economical. Here’s how to get that signature flavor without breaking the bank:
vinegar
1 (9 inch-10 inch) round loaf of Italian or French bread
1 1/2 pounds mixed Italian deli cold cuts, like salami, bologna, soppressata, ham
1/2 pound sliced provolone cheese
In a small food processor, mince the olives, peppers, giardiniera, Italian herbs, garlic and Italian dressing. Slice the bread in half horizontally and gently press inside to make room for the filling.
Generously spread the olive mixture on both sides of the bread. Artistically layer the cold cuts and provolone inside the bread. Place the top back on the sandwich and press down.
Wrap the sandwich tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour, or preferably overnight for maximum flavor. Slice it into wedges and serve while playing Dixieland jazz (optional but highly recommended).
The Muffuletta was created in 1906 at Central Grocery on Decatur Street in New Orleans when a Sicilian deli owner suggested combining cured meats, cheeses and preserved vegetables inside bread instead of serving them separately. Today, it’s a beloved New Orleans staple.
One of the best things about a Muffuletta? It gets better with time. As it rests, the olive salad seeps into the bread, enhancing every layer. That’s why it’s ideal for parties — make a few, wrap them up and slice them open as needed. Late-arriving
MUFFULETTA SANDWICH
Yield: 4-6 servings
Total Time: 1 hour 15 mins. to overnight
1/2 cup marinated mixed olives
1/4 cup roasted red peppers
1/2 cup Italian giardiniera mix (pickled vegetables)
1/2 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup Italian dressing, or oil and
Variations to Suit Your Style
— Heat Lovers: Use jalapenostuffed olives or add a dash of red pepper flakes.
— Vegetarian Option: Swap out the meats for grilled eggplant, zucchini and roasted red peppers.
The Muffuletta isn’t just a sandwich, it’s a celebration of bold flavors and rich history. Whether you’re celebrating Mardi Gras or just craving something amazingly delicious, this New Orleans classic brings festivity to your table yearround. Don’t forget the napkins!
Lifestyle expert Patti Diamond is the penny-pinching, party-planning, recipe developer and content creator of the website Divas On A Dime — Where Frugal, Meets Fabulous! Visit Patti at www.divasonadime.com and join the conversation on Facebook at DivasOnADimeDotCom. Email Patti at divapatti@divasonadime.com © 2025 King Features Synd., Inc. www.JasonCoblentz.com
