The Weekly Bean - October 20, 2022

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OCTOBER 20, 2022

“Experience the Difference”

PURPLE THURSDAY

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October is Domestic Violence Awareness month, and the third Thursday of the month is designated as Purple Thursday. This national day of action is an opportunity to raise awareness about domestic violence, as well as a way for people to show their commitment to promoting healthy relationships.

Purple Day 2022 will be held on October 20, and representatives from the Canadian Royal Purple (CRPS) Kindersley group will be positioned in front of the Kindersley Co-op food store for the occasion. Darlene May from the Royal Purple in Kindersley said CRPS has adopted brain injury awareness and prevention as their official cause. On Purple Thursday, lodges from British Columbia to Newfoundland will work with brain injury associations and women’s groups in their communities across the country.

“Stop the Violence” and “Paint Your Town Purple” have become key slogans for the Canadian Royal Purple for their first annual Purple Thursday. Royal Purple members have been planning this event for over six months. CONTINUED NEXT PAGE

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Darlene said she was made aware that one in three women end up with a brain injury as a result of domestic violence, and more than half of women who survive domestic violence have PTSD. Consequently, Darlene and her fellow members have gathered items for care bags filled with personal hygiene supplies to be used for survivors fleeing violence. The group recognizes the intersection of interpersonal violence and brain injury.

tion about brain injury and contact information, as well as accepting shelter donations.

In recognition of Purple Thursday, everyone is invited to wear purple, a simple and meaningful way to raise awareness about domestic violence. Purple is a colour that has long been used by women seeking justice, which is appropriate since women are the primary victims of domestic violence.

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“This is our first time doing this,” Darlene said. “We asked local merchants for donations of items to fill the bags. It was very well received in the community.”

The Royal Purple will present twenty care bags to the Crisis Centre on Purple Thursday. “The Crisis Centre covers such a wide area. Many times women end up leaving their homes without being able to take any personal items.”

The West Central Crisis Centre is one of the boots-on-the-ground organizations which help deliver healing and support to those who have suffered from domestic violence. The team at the Crisis Centre serves Kindersley, Kerrobert, Eston, Rosetown, Hanna, Oyen and Empress. They also have staff who serve in Biggar, Kerrobert, Macklin and across the border into Alberta.

The Crisis Centre noted cases of support for interpersonal violence and abuse increased from 6,531 in 2019-2020 to 11,035 in 2020-2021.

The pressures of job losses, and increased costs of essentials such as gas, food and utilities, magnify existing circumstances such as family dysfunction, substance abuse and domestic violence.

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We now have established Satellite Offices in two surrounding communities. On Tuesday, there is a counsellor in Kerrobert

Program

We are excited to tell you about a new program in Kindersley called FoodMesh, a collaboration between Kindersley Christian Fellowship and Buy-Low Foods. This program makes free groceries available to individuals in need by collecting surplus food and groceries from local stores.

Please see the details below on how you can access this program and get free groceries. Everyone is welcome and this program is operating every week.

When: Every week on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday at 7:00 p.m.

Location: Christian Fellowship Church (East Door) 800 - 12th Ave. E., Kindersley, SK

Please bring a grocery bag or box with you.

For more information, please contact Kindersley Christian Fellowship at 306-463-6146 or Barb at 306-460-9304.

As part of the solution, the staff at the Crisis Centre concentrate on numerous programs, including Family Violence and Abuse Programming and Children Exposed to Violence Programming. A more recent program is called FIRST (Family Intervention Rapid Support Team), which is designed to build relationships and create an intervention plan for family to deter projected trauma or distress. This is vitally important during Domestic Violence Awareness Month and all year long.

No matter what the weather holds, Darlene plans to be outside of the Co-op food store on October 20, handing out bookmarks, informa-

October 20 offers an opportunity to start a conversation and be a voice, standing with survivors of domestic violence while helping to reduce the stigma survivors face in getting the support they need to heal. Domestic violence continues to be a profound and pervasive social and public health crisis and is a leading cause of homelessness for women, youth and families.

Communities are welcome to find creative ways to promote Purple Thursday. National President of CRP, Sandi Loughheed, said, “Some of our communities are painting door knobs purple, hanging purple banners and one junior hockey team will be taping their sticks with purple tape.” Faith communities could select a Saturday or Sunday during the month to wear purple for the day. “It’s amazing to see the excitement when schools, businesses and organizations join together to support an important cause,” Lougheed said.

Canadian Royal Purple is a proud supporter of Purple Thursday. So, Kindersley residents, be sure to visit Darlene in front of the Co-op on October 20. More importantly, every community is invited to show their support by wearing purple.

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Your ideas earn the respect of your colleagues. But, you’ll have to present some hard facts and figures if you hope to persuade those who make the big decisions to support you.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Keep those bright Bull’s eyes focused on the project at hand. Avoid distractions. There’ll be lots of time for fun and games later. Expect to get welcome news this weekend.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You soon might have to decide about moving a relationship from its current status to another level. Don’t let anyone influence your decision. It must be yours and yours alone.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You finally can get off that emotional roller coaster and get back to focusing on your goals without interruptions through the rest of the week. A nice change is due by the weekend.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Trying to make an impression on some people runs into a bit of a snag at first, but it all works out. An old and almost forgotten personal matter once again needs attention.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A rise in your energy level helps you finish an especially demanding task. Take some time now to spend with family and friends before starting a new project.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) This is a good time to re-establish contact with trusted former associates who might be able to offer good advice regarding that career change you’ve been contemplating.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Your resourcefulness combined with a calm, cool approach help you work your way out of a knotty situation, and avoid a potentially serious misunderstanding.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) A calm, quiet period allows you to recharge your energies. But, you’ll soon be ready to saddle up and gallop off in pursuit of your goals.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Family matters need your attention. Check things out carefully. There still might be unresolved tensions that could hinder your efforts to repair damaged relationships.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) It’s a good time to take a stand and show as much passion on your own behalf as you do when arguing for the rights of others. You might be happily surprised by the reaction.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) You bring sense and sensitivity to a confusing situation. Things soon settle down, leaving you free to enjoy a weekend of fun and relaxation with friends and family.

BORN THIS WEEK: You have a talent for being able to perceive possibilities where others only see problems.

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Q:

I saw that there’s going to be a holiday special about the Waltons family. Are any of the cast members from the original series starring in it? — M.C.

A:“The Waltons” was a classic series that aired for nine seasons beginning in 1972 set in rural Virginia during the Great Depression and World War II. It was told through the eyes of John-Boy, the eldest son, played by Richard Thomas. Ralph Waite and Michael Learned played the patriarch and matriarch, respectively, of the large Walton family, which included six additional children besides John-Boy.

Last fall, the CW network revived the franchise with “The Waltons’ Homecoming,” a TV movie featuring an allnew cast set during the winter of 1933. Thomas returned to narrate the story and will do the same for the upcoming “The Waltons’ Thanksgiving.” Logan Shroyer (“This Is Us”) will play John-Boy, and Teddy Sears (“Chicago Fire”) will star as John Walton Sr.

According to Deadline.com, the latest special is set in 1934 “as the Walton family eagerly prepares for the annual Harvest Festival Fair in town … and a young boy arrives that will dramatically change the Waltons’ lives in ways that they could have never imagined.”

“The Waltons’ Thanksgiving” will air on the CW on Nov. 20 at 8 p.m. ET.

Q:Is “9-1-1: Lone Star” ever returning? I thought it was a big hit because of its ratings, so I was surprised that it didn’t premiere with the other network dramas this fall. — M.M.

A:Morethan 14 million viewers tuned in to the season one premiere of “9-1-1: Lone Star,” but the show has hovered around a still-impressive 8 million viewers in subsequent seasons. Despite being a hit, its fourth season has been pushed back to a mid-season debut, with a target date of Jan. 2, 2023, for the first of its new episodes.

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McDonough (“Yellowstone”) and D.B. Woodside (“Lucifer”) as additional new cast members.

“9-1-1: Lone Star” is in good company with its late start. Other scripted dramas not premiering until, at least, January include “The Blacklist,” “The Flash,” “Nancy Drew” and “Fantasy Island.” “Magnum P.I.” was canceled by CBS, then saved by NBC, and started filming new episodes this past September.

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Q:

I was sad to hear about Loretta Lynn’s passing, but what an amazing, long life she had. Who was the actress who played her in a movie decades ago? Also, who did the vocals for the movie? — Y.I.

A:Country

According to the “9-1-1” fandom website, “TK and Carlos’ wedding will be shown,” and “a storyline involving an extremist group planning an attack” will be investigated by a new character, special agent Rose Casey, played by Amanda Schull (“Suits”). Also, look for Neal

music legend Loretta Lynn passed away at age 90 at her ranch, Hurricane Mills, on Oct. 4. Sissy Spacek won an Oscar for her performance and used her own vocals in the 1980 film “Coal Miner’s Daughter” about Lynn’s rise to fame. The movie’s soundtrack also won a CMA Award for Album of the Year. Beverly D’Angelo, who played Patsy Cline in the film, also performed her own vocals.

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“Small” enough to care, “Big” enough to supply

Prairie Lithium converts exploration permits to lithium leases, working on delineating resource in SE Sask

Twice last week, SaskEnergy set new daily natural gas usage records, and we can thank Alberta for most of our supply

EMERALD PARK – When you’re first exploring for minerals in Saskatchewan, you take out an exploration permit on the lands you’re looking at. And when you’re serious about doing something with those lands, you convert those lands into leases. This is typically done by drilling a well.

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.

But before you get into a major, multi-well drilling program, it’s important to delineate your resource, figuring out just how far out your resource extends. Is it a one-well wonder, or prolific?

mits, you can explore but not produce sufficient volumes that are needed to support the next phase of DLE technology development.”

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.

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.

These are all things Prairie Lithium Corporation is doing right now in the Torquay area, seeking to develop lithium from brines deep in Saskatchewan’s sedimentary geology.

A little over a year ago, Prairie Lithium drilled and tested the first targeted lithium well in Saskatchewan. And on Oct. 19 of this year, it announced that, to its knowledge, it had converted the first two lithium exploration permits to leases in this province.

“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.”

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.

The company said it had converted two crown mineral exploration permits with a combined area of 6,795 acres, into 21-year mineral leases. Those mineral leases, SML001 and 002, are the first crown mineral leases issued for lithium by the province, the company said.

It’s an important step, because leases are required before companies are allowed to produce a resource at commercial-scale production rates. The company said this achievement illustrates the progress Prairie Lithium has been making towards readying its resource for deployment of direct lithium extraction technology (DLE) on its lithium-rich brine resource in Saskatchewan.

Pipeline Online spoke to Prairie Lithium president and CEO Zach Maurer on Oct. 19 by phone.

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

Regarding these leases, he said, “We’ve converted the exploration permits that cover our minerals from the well that we drilled last year, and the exploration permit directly adjacent to the north of the well we drilled last year. Having a mineral lease in hand is a key step towards readying the resource for larger scale brine production testing. With exploration per-

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Conversion to a lease is only possible when a company has met the minimum work requirement expenditure associated with an exploration permit. Prairie Lithium’s conversion of mineral permits to 21-year mineral leases is a direct result of the exploration work undertaken in 2021 to better understand the distribution of lithium in the Duperow Aquifer in Southeast Saskatchewan. The exploration program included drilling a new well (14-33-002-12 W2M) and re-completing a well at (01-02-001-12 W2M).

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.

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.

“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.”

That first well was drilled a few kilometres northwest of Torquay, and was the aforementioned first lithium well drilled. The second well was originally drilled by Deep Earth Energy Production (DEEP) within a few hundred metres of the U.S. border, just west of the Port of Torquay. It was initially drilled as part of DEEP’s exploration program to better understand the geothermal potential of the area, and is among the deepest wells drilled in the province. Going right to the Precambrian basement, it had the depth that allowed Prairie Lithium to recomplete it in the zones they are targeting – the Duperow formation.

While lithium is known to be present in several of the geological formations in Saskatchewan, so far the Duperow has proven to have by-far the highest concentrations.

This province is now largely dependent on neighbouring Alberta to fulfill roughly two-thirds of our natural gas needs.

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.

Representative fluid samples were collected from eight separate zones in the well at 14-33 and three separate zones in the well at 01-02. In addition to collecting fluid samples, the 14-33 well was flow-tested for overall productivity because long-term sustainable production of brine will be necessary for project viability, the company said.

The permit to lease conversion allows Prairie Lithium the opportunity to advance their research and development at a meaningful scale in the field at the appropriate time.

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Direct lithium extraction

So while lithium’s presence is known in various brines, the ability to process that brine into a marketable product is key to making it commercial. Prairie Lithium intends to scale-up and deploy DLE technologies that will maximize the long-term value of its resource, the company said. In parallel to its own DLE technology development, the company is also actively assessing external DLE technologies to ensure that it is utilizing the most cost effective DLE process for long-term production of its resource.

Prairie Lithium acknowledges that DLE technologies are not yet ready to be commercially deployed. The permit to lease conversion will allow Prairie Lithium the opportunity to test DLE technologies on its resource in real world conditions, it said.

Delineation – what have they got?

On Sept. 21, Prairie Lithium announced it had acquired three oil wells that otherwise would have been abandoned due to limited oil production.

Although the wells no longer have use for oil production, they do provide Prairie Lithium with the opportunity to access the production and disposal formations required for its lithium operations.

Prairie Lithium was approached by a Saskatchewan-based oil and gas company in February 2022 with a list of wells they planned to abandon. The wells were sold to Prairie Lithium for $1 per well. This deal saved the oil and gas company the cost of abandoning the wells and saved Prairie Lithium the cost of drilling entirely new wells.

Two of the wells are located in close proximity to each other, roughly three to four kilometres north of Oungre. The third well is northwest of Torquay, and approximately seven kilometres north of Prairie Lithium’s first well drilled, 14-33.

Prairie Lithium is bringing in a drilling rig to makes these holes a little deeper, and then recompleting them with a service rig. The company has secured Panther Drilling of Weyburn and Independent Well Services Ltd. of Estevan to perform re-entry work on one of the newly acquired wellbores.

Maurer explained that the first well they are working on currently goes just a few metres into the Duperow. But the Duperow typically has an average thickness of 150 metres in this area. They want to drill through the entire formation to test it much more comprehensively. Based on the wells drilled and re-completed last year, the company knows which high grade zones within the Duperow it wants to test in more detail for lithium concentration and brine productivity.

“This is a massive rock formation,” he noted. Put into context, the much-ballyhooed Bakken formation is two to three metres thick around Stoughton. The re-entry, recompletion and testing of this well is part of the company’s delineation strategy across

their land base. The first well they drilled was close to the centre. The DEEP well was almost due south, and this next well is almost due north. The two wells near Oungre are almost due west, providing an east-west component to the delineation strategy.

Regarding the DEEP well, he said, “We did the re-entry into that geothermal well. The lithium results were really good, and consistently delineated with the well that we drilled at 14-33.

“Now the purpose of this re-entry program is to move north and confirm that north-south delineation. And then future plans would involve additional eastwest delineation of the resource. And then that will start to give us a really good idea as to what the resource potential is in that area,” Maurer said.

This well is being completed to measure lithium concentrations across Prairie Lithium’s main target intervals within the Duperow formation and to understand the productivity across these intervals to ensure a sufficient volume of lithium-rich brine can be produced for long term development. The workover and flow testing are expected to be completed by Dec. 1, 2022.

Re-entries are not common in southeast Saskatchewan. Most oil companies prefer to start fresh with a brand-new wellbore than take a risk on an old wellbore that could have problems, such as a poor cement job. And Maurer explained they’re taking a similar approach.

“That’s why we drilled our first well as a brand new vertical well. So we drilled that first well, the vertical, to make sure that we understand the rock formation, and make sure that we knew what we were getting into. We were in control of everything associated with that well.

“These wells that we’re taking on, these last three, and the geothermal well we took on last year and re-entered, these aren’t intended to be production wells.

“They’re really just exploration test holes, so they’re just providing us an access point to the Duperow formation. And then when we drill our production wells, those will be new drills.”

This strategy means a savings of around a million dollars per test well, with that $1 purchase price getting them to the top of the formation.

The exploration program will run the better part of a month, abandoning the original completion, bringing in the drilling rig to deepen the well, then doing new completions, installing an electric submersible pump and testing. It’s very similar to what took place on the company’s first well drilled last year.

Prairie Lithium is not doing any coring at this point, as Maurer said, “The additional cost and risk of acquiring core isn’t worth it for us right now, we are more interested in the fluids then the rock right now.”

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1. TELEVISION: Which TV cartoon show featured a Great Dane as part of the mystery-solving team?

2. MOVIES: Which 1970s movie’s tagline is, “You’ll never go in the water again”?

3. HISTORY: What was the nickname for American soldiers in WWI?

4. MEDICAL TERMS: What is dysphonia?

5. U.S. PRESIDENTS: How many state capitals are named after U.S. presidents?

6. ANATOMY: What part of the brain controls language and hearing?

7. PSYCHOLOGY: What is the fear represented in metathesiophobia?

8. GEOGRAPHY: How many countries are in the United Kingdom?

9. FOOD & DRINK: What are the two main ingredients in a meringue?

10. U.S. STATES: Which state is home to General Sherman, a sequoia more than 2,000 years old?

Answers

1. “Scooby-Doo, Where Are You?”

2. “Jaws.”

3. Doughboys.

4. Having a hoarse or raspy voice.

5. Four (Jackson, Mississippi; Lincoln, Nebraska, Madison, Wisconsin, and Jefferson City, Missouri).

6. Temporal lobe.

7. Fear of change

8. Four: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

9. Egg whites and sugar.

10. California.

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* Those of us who have a little difficulty successfully sealing wraps, gyros or burritos are at last in luck, thanks to a group of female engineering students who came up with a solution called Tastee Tape. It will hold your food nicely in place during cooking or consumption. And yes, it is an edible tape.

* Only humans have chins.

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* Ladybugs are cute, but they’re also cannibals. These tiny spotted creatures will, if need be, eat fertilized ladybug eggs, ladybug larvae and even other adult ladybugs.

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* Do you know someone who really loves to tell jokes? Here’s hoping they aren’t suffering from a rare syndrome known as Witzelsucht, or joke addiction, affecting certain folks with an injury to their brain’s right hemisphere. One such patient couldn’t stop waking his poor wife in the middle of the night to share his jokes with her.

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* The longest eyelash on record reached a length of 2.75 inches and belonged to one Stuart Muller, who attributed the record-setting strand to a “mutant follicle.”

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* When the German football club FC Union Berlin faced bankruptcy in 2004, its loyal fans donated enough blood en masse that sufficient funds were raised to save it.

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* King Charles III will receive his crown while sitting on a throne containing the Stone of Destiny, a rock that was stolen from Scotland in 1296 and carried to Westminster Abbey by King Edward I, then returned to Scotland 700 years later. But why is it significant, other than its feature in a royal coronation? It is said to be the stone on which the biblical Jacob rested his head when he dreamed of a ladder ascending to heaven! ***

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* On Oct. 21, 1797, the USS Constitution, a 44-gun U.S. Navy frigate, is launched in Boston Harbor. She was built to fight Barbary pirates off the coast of Tripoli and won the nickname “Old Ironsides” during the War of 1812, when British shots merely bounced off Constitution’s sides.

* On Oct. 19, 1931, David Cornwell, known as spy novelist John le Carre, is born in Poole, England. He published his first spy novel, “Call for the Dead,” in 1961. The novel, like his second, “A Murder of Quality” (1962), featured spy George Smiley.

* On Oct. 22, 1957, in Saigon, Vietnam, 13 American military personnel are wounded in three terrorist bombings. During America’s official involvement (1964-1973), over 3 million armed forces were deployed to Vietnam, resulting in 58,220 deaths.

* On Oct. 20, 1968, 21-year-old Dick Fosbury sets an Olympic record at the Mexico City Games when he high-jumps 7 feet, 4 1/4 inches. Fosbury’s unique jumping, known as the Fosbury Flop, was described in the press as “a guy falling off the back of a truck.”

* On Oct. 18, 1974, singer Al Green is attacked when an ex-girlfriend pours a pot of hot grits on his back while he was in the bathtub. Green was left with severe injuries but also a spiritual awakening. By 1976, Green had become an ordained Baptist minister and established a Memphis church.

* On Oct. 17, 1986, President Ronald Reagan signs into law an act that approves $100 million in humanitarian and military aid for Nicaraguan Contras with a goal of overthrowing the Sandinista government. Shortly afterward, however, the Iran-Contra scandal was revealed wherein the U.S. had sold missiles and arms in secret deals with Iran and $30 million were diverted to the Contras.

* On Oct. 23, 2002, nearly 800 people in a Moscow theater are taken hostage by 50 Chechen Army rebels. Russian special forces surrounded the building and pumped in a gas that rendered the terrorists and hostages unconscious. During the subsequent raid, 120 hostages were killed as well as most of the rebels.

Quality entertainment coming to Hoosier

People in rural communities who are accustomed to driving long distances to enjoy quality entertainment are about to be pleasantly surprised. On November 5th, performers from the three prairie provinces will be entertaining at the Hoosier Community Hall, 40 km northwest of Kindersley.

Laura Hayes, a singer/songwriter living north of Alsask, organized the event and is one of the entertainers for the evening. “Music has been a part of my life since I was very young, and I found we’re all missing the chance to perform for people. It’s an ache in our bones to do it again,” she explained. “So I thought I’ll just plan it on my own because opportunities are few and far between.”

Three of her friends, who are seasoned performers, readily agreed to participate not only at Hoosier but also at The Barn in Herschel (northeast of D’Arcy) on Sunday afternoon. The three gentlemen are Diamond Doug Keith from Winnipeg, Ed Brown from Oak Lake, Manitoba, and BJ Smith from Linden, AB.

Doug Keith is a cowboy poet, humorist, storyteller, cowboy cartoonist and western painter whose artwork has earned numerous awards. His poetry is varied, passing down folklore and ranging from sad to hilarious.

Ed Brown is a singer/songwriter, cowboy poet, and a true western entertainer who performs his original compositions. His performances are an expression of a lifelong love of rural living.

BJ Smith is a cowboy poet who has worn many hats. He’s an author, horse trainer, riding coach, packer, mountain guide, clinician, ski patrol instructor, and had a full career in the RCMP, where he had years of service in the Arctic. Those experiences lend a richness to his storytelling, sharing real-life adventures in his professional and comical performance.

Laura selected Hoosier hall as the venue because of the community’s connection to the Bea Bank 4H Beef Club, as proceeds (after expenses) will

be donated to the Club. “It’s a good community for that type of thing; there’s a pretty appreciative audience, and their functions are always well attended,” Laura said. “There’s not much happening at Hoosier, but when there is something happening, people come out for it.”

Although it’s challenging putting on events when you don’t know how many people will come out, Laura hopes to have lots of proceeds to give to the 4H Club. “I’m keeping my fingers crossed for a full house,” she said.

A delicious lunch will be served during the intermission, and each of the performers will have merchandise available. “We’ll give away some merchandise and have a door prize,” Laura said. “But the real prize is the entertainment!”

“Each of the artists will have a bit of time on their own, and then we’ll all get together and play off each other,” Laura said. “It’s so much fun when we get to sit on the stage together, joke and interact with each other.”

It looks like it will be a fun evening. “There’s something very special about people gathering together; it’s what keeps communities alive,” Laura observed. It’s what has motivated Laura to go to all the effort to plan the November 5th event, where people will be entertained, be able to visit with friends and help the 4H Club along the way.

Monday: Kindersley AA Meeting 8:00 PM, Legion Hall

Tuesday: Brock AA Meeting 8:00 PM, Vesper Club

Tuesday: Leader AA Meeting 8:00 PM, Leader United Church

Wednesday: Eston AA Meeting 8:00 PM, St. Andrew’s United Church

Thursday: Macklin AA Meeting 8:00 PM, Grace United Church

Friday: Kindersley AA Meeting 8:00 PM, St. Olaf’s Lutheran Church

Alcoholics Anonymous Narcotics Anonymous

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

Pumpkin muffins

Soft and perfectly spiced, these delicious pumpkin muffins are sure to delight the palate of young and old alike. The perfect dessert for your Halloween gatherings!

INGREDIENTS

(Makes 12 muffins)

• 3 cups all-purpose flour

• 2 cups sugar

• 1 tsp. salt

• 2 tsps. baking soda

• 1/2 tsp. baking powder

• 2 tsps. cinnamon

• 1 tsp. ground nutmeg

• 1 tsp. ground allspice

• 3 eggs

• 2 cups homemade or storebought pumpkin purée (see note)

• 2/3 cup vegetable oil

• 2 tbsps. sugar frosting

• Cooked pieces of pumpkin (optional)

• Fresh mint leaves

• Whole nuts (of your choice)

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 180 °C (350 °F).

2. In a large bowl, mix the dry ingredients and set aside.

3. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, pumpkin purée and vegetable oil. Combine with the dry ingredients and carefully mix together with a spatula until perfectly blended.

4. Pour the batter into a muffin tray and bake for 20 to 25 minutes (or until

a toothpick comes out dry when inserted in the middle of a muffin).

5. Garnish the muffins with sugar frosting, pieces of cooked pumpkin, mint leaves and nuts.

HOMEMADE PUMPKIN PURÉE

1. Preheat oven to 180 °C (350 °F).

2. Cut a small pumpkin in half and remove the seeds.

3. Place the pumpkin halves skin side up on a cookie sheet and bake for 75 minutes.

4. Cut approximately 25 small pieces of pumpkin (for the garnish) and set aside.

5. Puréetheremainingcookedpumpkin in a food processor.

Halloween costume ideas for all ages

Are you the type to eagerly scour every Halloween store in town in search of the perfect costume that will make you the talk of the party? Or perhaps you’re more the type to dig something up last minute, feeling compelled to dress up? And what about your children? Do they always know exactly what they want to be, or, on the contrary, can they never seem to make up their minds? No matter your answers to these questions, here are several ideas to help inspire your next Halloween get-up!

Are you fond of movies, television series or video games? Well, pop culture offers endless inspiration! Do you or your children go crazy for characters like Belle, Moana, Flash McQueen, Trolls, Minions or one of the furry members of the Paw Patrol? How about Toad, Daenerys Targaryen, Princess Leia or

Zelda, or the infamous Captain Jack Sparrow? Have you ever dreamed of embodying a superhero or villain like Wonder Woman, Batman, Harley Quinn, Joker or Deadpool? Lastly, if you’re big on nostalgia, why not venture into the magical universe of Harry Potter?

25 bone-chilling movies for

a frightful time

It’s that time of year when zombies, vampires, evil spirits, murderous villains and monsters of every shape and size take the spotlight. Do you like movies that keep you on the edge of your seat and send chills to run down your spine? Here are a few film suggestions to help you get in a sinister mood this Halloween season. Grab the popcorn, dim the lights and get ready to shiver with fright!

1. Halloween (directed by John Carpenter)

2. The Blair Witch Project (directed by Eduardo Sánchez and Daniel Myrick)

3. The Shining (directed by Stanley Kubrick)

4. The Ring (directed by Gore Verbinski)

5. The Exorcist (directed by William Friedkin)

6. A Nightmare on Elm Street (directed by Wes Craven)

7. [Rec] (directed by Jaume Balagueró and Paco Plaza)

8. 28 Days Later (directed by Danny Boyle)

9. Saw (directed by James Wan)

10. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (directed by Tobe Hooper)

11. Paranormal Activity (directed by Oren Peli)

12. The Conjuring (directed by James Wan)

13. The Babadook (directed by Jennifer Kent)

14. The Witch (directed by Robert Eggers)

15. It Follows (directed by David Robert Mitchell)

16. Psycho (directed by Alfred Hitchcock)

Not much of a moviegoer or gamer? Then perhaps you’re a fan of current events! Hop into the shoes of Donald Trump, Hilary Clinton or Justin Trudeau for the day — and don’t forget to study your character to get their mannerisms just right. More of a social media addict? Channel your favourite emoji, or turn yourself into a hashtag. And if you’re one to think outside the box, why not create your own disguise? A quick online search will yield

17. The Descent (directed by Neil Marshall)

18. Goosebumps (directed by Wes Craven)

19. Friday the 13th (directed by Sean S. Cunningham)

20. The Thing (directed by Matthijs van Heijningen Jr.)

21. Hostel (directed by Eli Roth)

22. Night of the Living Dead (directed by George A. Romero)

23. Alien (directed by Ridley Scott)

24. Carrie (directed by Kimberly Peirce)

25. Bride of Frankenstein (directed by James Whale)

CELEBRATING HALLOWEEN WITH FAMILY?

Depending on your children’s ages, Casper, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Frankenweenie, Hotel Transylvania, ParaNorman, Ghostbusters, The Addams Family, Abracadabra, The Haunted Mansion, and Scooby-Doo and the Reluctant Werewolf are all timely picks! The magical world of Harry Potter is also very fitting for this supernatural time of year.

many unique DIY ideas for every personality type: bottle of wine, box of crayons, hot dog, tube of toothpaste, etc. The only limit is your imagination!

So, what will you and your children transform into this year?

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EATONIA

Saturday, November 5

• United Church Women Silent Auction at Eatonia United Church from 2:00 - 4:00 PM. Please have donated, new, crafted, or baked articles dropped off at the church Fri, Nov. 4th 7-8 PM or Sat, Nov. 5th 9-Noon. Donations wanted for Silent Auction. Friday, November 11 & Saturday, November 12

• Eatonia & District Recreation Board presents Ice Breaker 3 on 3 Tournament at the Eatonia Arena. $40 / player (Ages 18+). Calcutta Friday night. Bar & Kitchen Open. Draft Picks. Games starting Saturday. Call 306-460-7130 or eatoniaec@sasktel.net for more info. Tuesday, November 22

• The Eaton School Community Council AGM 7:00 PM Eaton School Library.

ESTON

Saturday, November 5

• PWHS presents “Gnome for the Holidays” Bizarre Bazaar Craft Show & Sale. Eston Legion Hall 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Admission $2. Door Prize. Lunch available starting at 11:00 AM. For futher info contact Erica 306-402-7252.

Sunday, November 6

• St. Andrew’s United Church Annual Fall Take-Out Supper and Online Auction 5:00-6:00 PM. Baked Ham Super with all the trimmings. Gluten free supper available (please advise). $22 / meal. Age 10 & under $10. Limited delivery available. Call 306-962-7321 or 306-962-4177 to place orders.

Saturday, November 12

• Eston Riverside Regional Park Online Auction. Auction items will be accepted to November 11. Contact Kelly 306-962-7344 or Shannon 306-962-7611 to donate. Go to www.32auctions.com/errp to view items. Bidding opens Tuesday November 1. Closes November 12 at 7:00 PM.

Saturday, November 19

• Prairie West Historical Society presents Christmas in November “Jingle & Mingle” Dinner, Fashion Show, Silent Auction, Speaker Artist: Christine Code. (See ad in this paper).

HERSCHEL

Monday, October 31

• Herschel Community Halloween Party. Kids Games 4:15 PM. Potluck Supper 5:30 PM. $5 / Child. Prizes for Best Costume and Best Carved Pumpkin.

KERROBERT

Wednesday, October 26

• Parent & Tots 3:00 PM Kerrobert Wheatland Regional Library

Friday, November 11

• Kerrobert Legion Remembrance Day Service 10:30

AM Kinsmen Hall

Friday, December 2

• The Kerrobert Courthouse Restoration Society presents Winter Wonderland Town Christmas Party at the PCC. Tickets at the Town Office $60 each or 8 for $440. Music by Front Porch Roots Revue. Catering by Jan Taylor. Must be 19+ to attend.

KINDERSLEY

Thursday, October 20

• Kindersley Royal Purple is a proud supporter of Purple Thursday. Recognizing the Intersection of Interpersonal Violence and Brain Injury.

Friday, October 21

• Kindersley Jr. Klippers Vs. Humboldt Broncos 7:30 PM at the WCEC.

Saturday, October 22

• Kindersley Kobras host the Unity Warriors in football playoffs. The winner moves on to provincial playoffs.

• Kindersley Screen Arts presents “Peace By Chocolate” 4:00 PM, Sunset Theatre. $10 at the door. Sponsored by Speedy Auto Glass.

• Kindersley Jr. Klippers Vs. Yorkton Terriers 7:30 PM at the WCEC.

Tuesday, October 25

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

Wednesday, October 26

• Caleb Village (Kindersley) Fall Craft & Trade Fair 12:00 - 4:00 PM.

Friday, Saturday, Sunday, October 28, 29, 30

• Kindersley Players present Shocktober Haunted House! 7:00-10:00 PM at the Kindersley Mall. $10 at the door. Must be over 12 years to attend.

Saturday, October 29

• Hallowicked Dress Up Dance Party 7:00 PM at the Elk’s Hall. Live DJs and games for everyone. There will be costume prizes, and dancing prizes! $10 at the door and $5 if you wear a costume!

Monday, October 31

• Kindersley Players presents Shocktober Haunted House (Kids Version). 4:00-6:00 PM at the Kindersley Mall. Must be over 5 years. $2.

Saturday, November 5

• Kindersley Royal Purple presents Braingo Tango Fundraiser Dinner & Dance at the Kindersley Inn Ballroom. Cocktails 5:30 PM; Dinner 6:00 PM, Silent Auction, Loonie Auction, Presentations. Dance at 9:00 PM. Tickets are $75. Available from Darlene 306-4608947 or Dennis 306-463-7283. Proceeds going to: Saskatchewan Brain Injury Association Food Bank & Women’s Shelter.

LEADER

Friday, October 21

• Leader & District Arts Council presents Justin Labrash 7:30 PM at the Leader United Church. Friday, October 28

• Little Flower Oktoberfest at the Leader Community Hall. 6:00 PM Supper: Sausages, Noodle Dishes, Salads & Desserts. Ann Dietrich & Friends Band with special guest Scott Heatcoat 7:30 - 11:00 PM. Live Auction, 50/50s, door prizes. Adults: $20; Seniors $15; Over 12 $10; 6-12 $5; and under 6 Free. Tickets can be purchased from Lorie Andreas 306-628-8033 or the Liquor Market 306-628-3996.

• Leader Youth Group “Live Clue Night” 6:00 PM. Saturday, November 5

• Leader River Hills Lions Ladies Night Out “Slumber Party” with entertainment by ‘Steady the Wheel’. Cocktails 5:30 PM, Supper 6:30 PM. Tickets available at Leader Pharmacy for $50.00.

Sunday, November 27

• Leader River Hills Lions “Prelude to Christmas” Craft Fair from 12:00 - 4:00 PM at Leader Community Hall. Lunch will be available. For reservations contact Gayle Smith at 306-628-7242.

MAJOR

Sunday, October 23

• Major’s Hands at Work Fall Supper will be in the Major Centennial Hall from 5:00 - 6:30 PM. Take out available.

Saturday, October 29

• CWL Fall Fair in the Major Centennial Hall from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Entry is $2.00. Lunch is available for purchase. Tables are $20. Contact Aimee at 306-5356935.

MARENGO

Sunday, October 23

• Westcliffe Composite School Fall Bottle Drive Fundraiser 1:00 - 3:00 PM.

PLENTY

Saturday, November 5

• Stranraer Elks present Comedian Kelly Taylor at the Plenty Hall 8:00 - 10:00 PM. $35 /ticket or $250 / table. For tickets contact Bob 460-6567, Dave 8317391, Ryan 932-7503, Mark 932-7199, Scott 8317516, Mitch 831-8516 or Todd 831-9557.

SMILEY

Sunday, October 23

• Smiley United Church Fowl Supper 5:00 - 7:00 PM Smiley Community Hall. Everyone welcome.

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