Leaves that were green may be turning to brown, gold and red, but summer’s growing season isn’t over yet. Tall and free, sunflowers still climb upward like Jack’s beanstalk. Their bright yellow blooms sway with afternoon breezes, crossing property lines and surpassing the heights of fences. They’re so full of life and growth, and I recently observed a bright sunflower bold enough to peek into a second story window.
Lower to the ground, to accommodate my granddaughter’s reach, a few cherry tomatoes ripen for her picking in our backyard. Lurking under a last pepper, three zucchinis are another happy discovery. Just what I need for this delicious, nutritious, family-style dish!
A last hurrah to the growing season, this Zucchini Chile-Cheese Bake with tomatoes and peppers is a healthy side for dinner or a hearty main vegetarian dish paired with a salad for lunch.
ZUCCHINI CHILECHEESE BAKE
Makes 8 servings
— 1 cup uncooked rice
— 3 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
— 2 cups sour cream
— 1 teaspoon garlic powder
— 1/2 teaspoon salt
— 1 teaspoon oregano
— 1/4 cup green onion, chopped
— 1/2 cup red or green peppers, loosely chopped
— 7-1/2-ounce can diced green chiles
— 12 ounces Monterey jack cheese, shredded or thinly sliced in strips
— Handful of cherry tomatoes (about 8), sliced; or one large tomato, sliced
— 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
To prepare oven and casserole: Preheat oven to 350 F. Butter a 3-quart casserole.
To prepare rice, zucchini, and sour cream mixture: Cook rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, cook zucchini in water until tender, about 3-5 minutes. Drain. Or saute in olive oil, if you prefer.
In a small bowl, combine sour cream, garlic powder, salt, oregano, onions and chopped pepper.
To assemble: Spoon the cooked rice for a base layer in the casserole. Spread chiles evenly over the rice, then sprinkle half of the cheese. Place zucchini slices evenly over cheese, then add a layer of tomato slices.
Crack or sprinkle pepper over tomatoes. Spoon and spread sour cream mixture over tomato layer. Sprinkle remaining grated cheese or arrange strips over all.
To bake: Bake for 50 minutes uncovered. Let stand a few minutes.
To serve: Spoon freely out of casserole or cut into portions. ***
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• Alsask Haunted House from 7:00-11:00 PM nightly at the Alsask Recreation Centre. $15/person (Cash only bar). Everyone welcome.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1
• Alsask Drop-Inn Centre Fall Supper & Games Fundraiser 4:00-8:00 PM. Ham or turkey, potatoes & gravy, veggies and finish with dessert, then stay for games! 206 Main Street. $25/person (Age 12 & under - $10). Call Dave 306-4630169 for more info.
BROCK
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25
• Brocktoberfest fundraiser for the Brock Rink at the Brock Community Hall. Call or text Keri for tickets 306-520-4417. Watch for more details.
EATONIA
- Every Thursday from 11:30 AM -1:30 PM come to the Eatonia Library for puzzles, visiting and grab your books for the week!
- Check out our TOPS Chapter … it’s free to try! Every Wednesday. Weigh in: 5:45 PM. Meeting: 6:00 PM at Corcoran Place. Contact Cora Knuttila 306-460-9047.
ESTON
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26
• Empowering Communities to Break the Silence. Join us at 2:00 PM at Eston Anglican Church to hear Joan McDonald, a courageous advocate for domestic violence awareness. Donations welcome to the West Central Crisis Centre.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15
• SAVE THE DATE for Prairie West Historical Society’s Christmas In November. More details to follow.
- 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.
- Every Monday - Adult Exercise Program 10:0011:00 AM at the AGT Community Centre
FLAXCOMBE
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1
• Flaxcombe Recreation Association presents Homemade Bathbomb Workshop 1:00-3:30 PM (ages 8+) Cost $15. Limited seats so please register ASAP. Ice Tea / Snack included. Flaxcombe Community Hall. Call/text 780-242-4936 or 403461-7905 to register no later than October 16.
KERROBERT
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1
• Kerrobert Courthouse Restoration Society and Canadian Paranormal Expeditions present “An Evening With Spirits and Legends” at the 105 year old Kerrobert Courthouse (433 Manitoba Avenue). Tour Times: 7:00 to 9:00 PM; 9:30 to 11 30 PM; 12:00 AM to 2:00 AM. Cost: $30/person. Ages 14+ with parental supervision. Tickets at Kerrobert Town Office. Phone 306-834-2361 to reserve! Proceeds to Courthouse Restoration. Dare to step into the shadows with us!
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7
• Prairieland Players present “This Time Together” Scenes from the Carol Burnett Show. Dinner Theatre at Prairieland Community Centre. Tickets now avilable at the Kerrobert Town Office.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8
• Prairieland Players present “This Time Together” Scenes from the Carol Burnett Show. Pub Night at Prairieland Community Centre. Tickets now avilable at the Kerrobert Town Office.
KINDERSLEY
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24
• Poppy Campaign Kick-Off Supper at the Kindersley Legion Hall. Doors open at 5:30 PM. Chicken supper provided by Jackie’s Delicious Delights served at 6:00 PM. Program to follow. Cost $30/plate. For tickets call Scott Holloway 306-460-4688.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25
• Kindersley Screen Arts presents “Sacramen-
to” 4:00 PM at Sunset Theatre. $10 cash at the door with wine and beer available for purchase.
- Parkinson’s Support Group Meetings are held the second Wednesday of the month 1:30 PM at 401 - 4th Ave West (New Life Church). Everyone welcome! For more info call Nancy at 306-4634514.
- Monday Night Jam Sessions at the Norman Ritchie Community Centre. Doors open at 6:30 to set-up, then the fun begins at 7-11 PM. Call Keith 306-460-8633.
- Interested in a support group for weight management? TOPS meetings; every Monday at 6:00 PM in the Kindersley Senior Centre OR contact Jill at 306-463-4210.
- Pickleball meets Monday & Wednesday evenings 7:00-9:00 PM at the outdoor courts (in the Curling Rink if inclement weather). Cost is $50 for the season or $5 drop in. Our club is a part of Pathway To Wellness. More info call Teresa Knight 306-460-7304.
- Fit Fighter Group Class. Helping individuals with Parkinson Disease, Fibromyalgia, MS, Arthritis and mobility issues. Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:00 AM at Anytime Fitness. Call Karen 463-3607 for more info.
- 365 Kindersley Air Cadets meet Thursday evenings at the Kindersley Museum. No charge to be a member, youth ages 12-18, must be a Canadian resident. Contact Ian Kehrer via text at 306-460-0057 or Sheila Kehrer via text 306604-9044. Come Fly With Us!
• Every Tuesday: Community Badminton 6:30 - 9:00 PM at Westberry School. Everybody welcome.
LEADER
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25
• Leader & District Arts Council presents The Blackbird Sessions featuring Berk Jodoin, Will Ardell, Lachlan Neville. 7:30 PM at the Leader Community Centre. Tickets $35 (Age 11 & Under $5). Special pricing for season ticket holders only $25. Tickets available at Town of Leader Office. Dessert & Coffee.
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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A work-related situation that started last month takes on increasing importance this week. The choice is still yours as to how it will evolve. Be careful not to make quick judgments.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) “Careful” is the watchword for the prudent Bovine this week. Don’t let your emotions overwhelm your logic. Try for balance as you maneuver through a touchy situation.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) You’ll find fewer roadblocks turning up as you continue to move ahead with your plans. Expect some important news to come your way in a few weeks.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Good news! You finally get to the bottom of a pesky mystery you’ve been trying to solve for weeks by using some gentle persuasion to get someone to break their silence.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) The best time to take on that important task is now. Move forward one step at a time so that you can assess your progress and, if need be, change direction.
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GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Your energy levels rise to meet the challenges that will mark much of this month. New opportunities beckon. Look them over, but proceed cautiously before making any kind of decision.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Your private life can be a problem this week as a partner becomes more difficult. Resist a reaction that you might regret. Instead of walking away, try to talk things out.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) The new opportunities you hoped to find this month are beginning to open up. Study them carefully to be sure you make the choice that’s best for you.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Turn a disappointment into a learning experience. Check out possible weaknesses in your approach and strengthen them. A loyal colleague offers good advice.
Get help with substance abuse.
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.
Anonymous Narcotics Anonymous
Tuesday: Kindersley NA Meeting
7:30 PM, 113 Main Street
LEO (July 23 to August 22) You should be your usual sunny self these days as you bask in the admiration that you adore. Enjoy it as you move into a new arena to confront an exciting upcoming challenge.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Your perseverance reserves will be tapped frequently this week as you deal with the problems involved in making a new situation work for you. It’ll all be worth it!
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Your new situation offers opportunities to help you get the skills you’ll need in order to stop swimming in circles and finally move straight toward your goals. Go for it!
Q:Who is the actress who plays Callie on “The Hunting Wives”? Was she ever on a daytime soap? I know I’ve seen her somewhere. — A.K.
A:That’s Jaime Ray Newman playing the sheriff’s wife, Callie, in the hit Netflix series “The Hunting Wives,” which is about a group of East Texas socialites with deadly secrets. She’s known to daytime soap audiences for her role as Kristina Cassadine, whom she played from 2001-2003 on “General Hospital.”
She’s gone on to land one primetime role after another whether it’s in a recurring capacity or a contract player; she starred in “Veronica Mars” in 2006, followed by short-lived series like “Eastwick” and “Eureka.”
She played Vanessa Hemmings, one of Grayson’s love interests, for two seasons on “Drop Dead Diva,” one of the Sacklers in “Dopesick,” and widow Sarah Lieberman in “The Punisher.” And this is just a small sample of her credits, but if “The Hunting Wives” remains a hit, it’ll be the series that makes Jaime Ray Newman a household name.
Q:I saw a commercial for a new “9-1-1” show that is set in Nashville. It looked like singer LeAnn Rimes is in it. Is she part of the permanent cast? — B.I.
A:“9-1-1: Nashville” is the third series in the “9-1-1” franchise of shows, and it premiered on Oct. 9 on ABC. Just like its predecessors “9-1-1” and “9-1-1: Lone Star,” it follows a team of firefighters, paramedics and police officers who respond to emergency calls while also navigating the drama of their personal lives. The newest chapter stars a very familiar face to network TV audiences, Chris O’Donnell, who starred in the huge hit “NCIS: Los Angeles” for 14 seasons.
Joining O’Donnell on location in Nashville and the surrounding areas is Jessica Capshaw (“Grey’s Anatomy”) and Grammy-Award-winning artist LeAnn Rimes. Both are full-time cast members. While she’s known more for her beautiful singing voice, Rimes has several acting credits. In fact, Rimes met her husband, actor Eddie Cibrian, on the
set of their Lifetime movie “Northern Lights” about 15 years ago.
“9-1-1: Nashville” could be the hit Rimes needs to catapult herself into a full-time acting career. It’s not a sure bet, however. “9-1-1: Lone Star” with Rob Lowe was canceled after just five seasons because of budget reasons, but the original “9-1-1” starring Angela Bassett is still going strong with its ninth season, which premiered on Oct. 9.
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Q:When do the Winter Olympics start, and which networks will it be on? I don’t want to miss it. — D.E.
A:The 2026 Olympic Winter Games will be held from Feb. 6-22, 2026, in Milan and Cortina D’Ampezzo, Italy. NBC will be the main network to once again host the games and its numerous events, which are also streaming on Peacock.
The “Today” show’s Savannah Guthrie and NBC Sports’ commentator Terry Gannon will host the Opening Ceremony on Feb. 6. They’ll also be joined by three-time Gold-Medal-winning snowboarder Shaun White in the booth. Be sure to visit NBC.com for further details as it gets closer to February.
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By this time of the year, most of us in cooler climates have started wearing gloves. But gloves weren’t always relegated to wintry weather. In medieval Europe, they were a fashion accessory and status symbol. The fashion continued for hundreds of years.
The finest gloves were made of luxurious materials like silk or delicate leathers and often had decorations like embroidery. And such beautiful accessories needed equally beautiful storage.
Gloves as formal wear and enameled Bohemian glass may be relics of the 1800s, but both are appreciated by collectors today.
are often interested as well.
CAPTION: Gloves as formal wear and Bohemian glass may be relics of but both are appreciated by collec-
This glove box, which sold for $1,722 at Soulis Auctions, was made by Moser, one of the most famous Bohemian (Czechoslovakian) glasshouses. It was made in the late 19th century, when gloves were a crucial part of women’s dress. Its elaborate enamel decorations, including colorful birds, intricate leafy vines and gilt trim, are characteristic of Moser’s glass.
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have a pen holder and clock that my father had in his office. They date from the early 1960s. Both items have an imprint of the earth, the clock has a Gemini capsule that goes around. The pen holder has a circular image of the earth with a Gemini capsule. When you push the pen down in its holder and release it, the capsule spins around. Is there any interest in items like these?
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accessories from the mid20th century like pen holders and clocks usually sell for relatively low prices, but the connection to the Gemini program should increase the value and amount of interest in yours.
The first Gemini mission, an uncrewed flight, launched in 1964 and the final mission, Gemini XII, which was the first spaceflight for pilot Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin, took place in 1966. Plenty of merchandise celebrating the mission was produced at the time, and there is plenty of interest in it today. There are collectors who specialize in NASA and spaceflight memorabilia. Collectors of aviation memorabilia and space-themed toys
Auction houses that deal in toys, popular culture, celebrity memorabilia and American history sell space memorabilia. The highest prices go to equipment from the programs, especially items flown in space, and items signed by or belonging to NASA staff or astronauts, but there is also interest in mass-produced souvenirs. Last year, a set of novelty salt and pepper shakers shaped like the Gemini and Apollo capsules sold for $300 at Bid Again Auctions in support of the American Space Museum.
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TIP: If there are raised applied decorations on your art glass, be careful when cleaning it. Gold or silver accents, painted enamel decoration, and beads must be kept in fine condition to maintain the value.
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CURRENT PRICES
Stoneware, bed warmer, cream glaze, brown stopper and finial, relief leaves around stopper, A.C. & Co., England, 1 quart., 11 inches, $50. Perfume bottle, tall stopper, embossed figure, fan shape base, blue art glass, gilt metal filigree, inset blue stone, marked, Czechoslovakia, 8 x 5 inches, $180.
Clock, advertising, Faultless Feeds, red and green, bubble glass, lights up, electric, 15 inches, $660.
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SASKATOON – Saskatchewan is going nuclear.
“Here in Saskatchewan, we are going to have power generation from nuclear power sources in Saskatchewan. That is a formal decision that this government has made,” said Minister of Crown Investments Corporation Jeremy Harrison, at a press conference beginning the inaugural Canadian Nuclear Association-West conference in Saskatoon.
Among the first to arrive at the announcement of the new “Saskatchewan First Energy Security Strategy and Supply Plan,” were coal miners.
That might seem a bit odd, given the announcement, held at uranium miner Cameco’s Saskatoon head office, was largely about the province’s commitment to build nuclear power generation.
The thing is, it’s going to take a while to get there. And some of it may be a long while. In the meantime, we need to keep the lights on.
The plan, announced by Harrison, includes references to “continue to examine the feasibility of two SMR units near Estevan” and “evaluate the feasibility of large reactors and/or advanced SMRs to meat industry demand for electricity and heat to identify if either can be economically deployed in Saskatchewan.”
Two small modular reactors (SMRs) would total 600 megawatts. But it would take 1,500 megawatts to replace Saskatchewan’s coal fleet. So the second part of that commitment will require a lot more time, for licensing, site selection, technology and vendor section and finally construction, commissioning and operation. In the meantime, coal is expected to keep on churning.
To that end, Harrison spoke of $900 million planned for the coal refurbishments over the next four years, with work having begun on Boundary Dam Unit 4, which was retired several years ago, but kept for a while in cold reserve, just in case (which happened several times).
But late last year it was shut down for good. Now the 150 megawatt unit will be brought back to life.
The announcement included plans to finally connect Saskatchewan’s two electrical grid. Currently, the northern grid is isolated from the southern grid, with power flowing through Manitoba to get power to the north. The cost for that will be $700 million.
Harrison also spoke of interties to the province’s neighbours, and in particular the $615 million intertie to the Southwest Power Pool and North Dakota, under construction right now west of Estevan.
He also spoke of the importance of Indigenous participation in all of this. Sheldon Wuttunee of Saskatchewan First Nations Natural Resource Centre of Excellence Inc. spoke, as did Cameco CEO Tim Gitzel.
Pipeline Online will have much, much more detailed coverage as time permits.
1. COMICS: What is Thor’s home planet?
2. LITERATURE: Which of Charles Dickens’ novels has a character named Miss Havisham?
3. ANATOMY: What is the largest muscle in the human body?
4. MOVIES: In the movie “Zombieland,” what sweet treat is Woody Harrelson’s character searching for?
5. ASTRONOMY: What is the largest moon of Jupiter?
6. TELEVISION: How does George Costanza’s fiancee die on “Seinfeld”?
7. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a quahog?
8. GEOGRAPHY: How many countries does the Amazon River and its tributaries flow through?
9. ENTERTAINERS: Where is Elvis Presley’s home, Graceland?
10. SCIENCE: What is the study of clouds called?
Answers
1. Asgard.
2. “Great Expectations.”
3. Gluteus maximus.
4. Twinkies.
5. Ganymede.
6. Poisoned by licking cheap wedding invitation envelopes.
7. Type of clam.
8. Nine (Peru, Colombia, Brazil, Ecuador, Bolivia, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana).
9. Memphis, Tennessee.
10. Nephology.
1. The length of the original Olympic stadium in ancient Greece was based on the stadion, a unit of measurement said to equal 600 feet of which mythical hero?
2. What boxing tournament, organized by promoter Don King and airing on ABC TV in the 1970s, was canceled midway through after the discovery that fighters’ records and rankings were falsified?
3. The Indianapolis Hoosiers (191314) and Chicago Whales (1915) were the only champions of what shortlived “third major league” baseball organization?
4. With a capacity of 45,000 spectators, a stadium in Lahore, Pakistan, is the largest facility in the world built for what sport?
5. Name the NFL cornerback who became the first Black sports analyst to work on national TV when he joined CBS in 1971.
6. What figure skater was the lone gold medal winner for the United States at the 1968 Grenoble Winter Olympics?
7. What Nacogdoches, Texas, university’s athletic teams are nicknamed the Lumberjacks (men) and Ladyjacks (women)?
1. Hercules.
Answers
2. The 1977 United States Boxing Championship Series.
Thursday evenings 7:00 PM at the Kindersley & District Plains 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 at 306-604-9044.
• Assembling the International Space Station took more than 200 spacewalks.
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• The average freediver can hold their breath for approximately 10 minutes, much longer than the average healthy, fit human but well short of the Guinness World Record time of 22 minutes.
• During the Middle Ages, the majority of western maps placed east rather than north at the top.
• Diamonds are the only gem made of a single element, at nearly 99.95% carbon, the most commonly found element on Earth.
• After the axle, the first wheels did not appear on any mode of transportation, but on a child’s toy. Scholars estimate that it took another three centuries after wheels were used in pottery and toymaking for them to be applied to transportation.
• The Great Pyramid at Giza has over 2 million stone blocks, each with an average weight of more than 2 tons.
• Two days after Alexander Graham Bell died at his summer home in Nova Scotia on Aug. 2, 1922, all telephone service in the United States and Canada was suspended for a full minute at the precise moment when he was lowered into his grave.
• Just 10% of an incandescent light bulb’s energy produces light. The remaining 90% produces heat.
• At the 2007 French Open, Venus Williams’ serve sent the ball flying at 129 miles per hour, the second fastest serve by a woman ever recorded. It was also the fastest recorded in a main draw match at that time.
• Most people think you gain 5 to 10 pounds over Thanksgiving, but you’ll be glad to know the average amount is really just a single pound.
Thought for the Day: “I’d rather attempt to do something great and fail than to attempt to do nothing and succeed.” — Robert H. Schuller
Here’s what to watch and where to watch it for the week of Oct. 27, 2025.
ON NOW: “The Kardashians” (Season 7) — Hulu
ON NOW: “The Hand That Rocks the Cradle” (NR) — Hulu
28-Oct: “Don’t Date Brandon” (Docuseries) — Paramount+
28-Oct: “Country Doctor” (Documentary) — HBO Max
29-Oct: “Ballad of a Small Player” (R) — Netflix
29-Oct: “Hedda” (R) — Prime Video
29-Oct: “Selling Sunset” (Season 9) — Netflix
29-Oct: “Down Cemetery Road” (Limited Series) — Apple TV+
BIRTHDAY CAKE VOUCHERS can be picked up at the Kindersley Co-op Food Store Bakery Department.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY KIDS!
Batch, Bake and Be Ready: Stress-Free Breakfast Biscuits for Busy Days
reheat, bake or air fry from the fridge at 325 F for about five minutes. From the freezer, either defrost in the fridge for eight hours before baking or air frying at 325 F for five minutes, or bake/air fry frozen for 10-12 minutes.
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SAUSAGE BREAKFAST BISCUITS
Yield: 15 biscuits
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Total Time: 50 minutes
1 tablespoon coconut oil or olive oil
1 1/2 cups grated sweet potato (grated using the large holes of a box grater)
until softened. Push veggies to the side, add ground pork and cook, stirring, until fully cooked, about seven minutes. Transfer to a large bowl, drizzle with maple syrup and let cool for 15 minutes.
Whisk eggs and stir into the cooled pork mixture.
In another bowl, combine almond flour, whole wheat flour and baking powder; add to pork mixture and stir until combined. Mix in 1/2 cup shredded cheese.
Scoop 1/4 cup portions onto the baking sheet, gently flatten with wet fingertips, and sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
October is here, and if your calendar is anything like mine, it’s already buzzing with activities and events. The holidays are just around the corner, which means now is the perfect time to get ahead in the kitchen — so you can enjoy a little peace (and dare I say quiet?) later.
1 medium sweet onion, finely diced
16 ounces ground maple sausage, pork or chicken
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1 tablespoon maple syrup
6 eggs
1 1/2 cups blanched almond flour
1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
Bake for 14 minutes, until firm and lightly browned. Cool before serving.
• On Nov. 3, 1883, California bandit and stagecoach robber Black Bart, born Charles E. Boles and famous for his daring as well as his habit of occasionally leaving short poems at the scenes of his crimes, held up his last stagecoach. While he initially made a quick getaway, he was done in by the handkerchief with a laundry mark he’d inadvertently dropped and spent four years in San Quentin prison.
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One of my favorite strategies? Making a few batches of breakfast biscuits that are freezer-friendly and easy to grab and go when mornings get hectic. Bake them on a weekend, stash them in the fridge or freezer, and suddenly those rushed mornings or surprise weekend guests are stress-free.
Starting your day with protein helps keep your energy steady and hunger at bay, which is especially important on busy mornings. Each of these breakfast biscuits packs about 13 grams of protein from eggs, sausage and cheese, giving you a hearty, satisfying start. The addition of sweet potatoes adds fiber, vitamin A and antioxidants, making these biscuits not just tasty, but nourishing too.
You can enjoy these biscuits straight from the fridge, warmed in the oven, air fryer or microwave. Store them in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to five days or freeze for up to three months. To
1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese, divided
Flour Swap: If you don’t have almond flour or prefer not to use it, you can substitute all-purpose flour 1:1 (use a gluten-free 1:1 blend if needed). You can also swap the whole wheat flour 1:1 with all-purpose flour for a milder flavor and lighter texture.
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Hearty, protein-packed breakfast biscuits that are perfect for busy mornings or cozy weekend brunches.
Preheat oven to 400 F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the grated sweet potato and onion in coconut oil for about seven minutes,
Freezing Tips: Wrap each cooled biscuit individually in parchment or wax paper, then place them in a sealed freezer-safe container or bag. This prevents sticking and makes it easy to grab just one or two at a time. Freeze for up to three months.
Just look at you! Smart, satisfied and stress-free, no scrambling, no extra dishes and plenty of time for that first glorious sip of coffee.
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
• On Nov. 4, 1928, Arnold Rothstein, a legendary New York gambler with a fortune estimated at about $50 million, was shot during a poker game at Manhattan’s Park Central Hotel. He died in the hospital two days later without revealing the name of his assassin, though the fellow gambler who’d invited him to the game was tried for the crime, and acquitted.
• On Nov. 5, 2024, former President Donald Trump was elected to a second term in office, becoming the first president to serve nonconsecutive terms since 1892.
• On Nov. 6, 1977, the Toccoa Falls Dam in Georgia collapsed just hours after a volunteer fireman inspected it and found everything in order, with 39 people dying in the resulting flood.
• On Nov. 7, 1943, Roberta Joan Anderson, now known to the world as Joni Mitchell and dubbed the greatest female guitarist of all time by Rolling Stone magazine, was born in Fort MacLeod, Alberta, Canada. She cemented her status in the music world as a composer rather than performer, with David Geffen of Geffen Records noting in 1994 that, “Even though we lost money on every one of her records, we always treated Joni as one of the most important artists in the world.”
• On Nov. 8, 1970, Tom Dempsey, a professional football kicker, though he was born with no toes on his right foot, launched a 63-yard field goal in his custom shoe and set a new NFL record, beating the previous record by seven yards.
• On Nov. 9, 1956, French philosopher and author Jean-Paul Sartre, a long-time admirer of the Soviet Union, denounced both the USSR and its communist system following the Soviet invasion of Hungary.
-- Ohio state Rep. Thaddeus Claggett, of Licking County, introduced a bill in the state house in late September that would declare AI systems “nonsentient entities” and ban them from gaining legal personhood. WCMH-TV reported that the bill seeks to prohibit people (or other AI systems) from marrying AI. Claggett said the legislation would prevent AI from holding power of attorney or making decisions on another’s behalf. He said Ohio is “attempting to put some guardrails in place so that we always have a human in charge of the technology, not the other way around.”
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Competent Criminal -- Dude, don’t confess your crimes to ChatGPT. In Springfield, Missouri, 19-year-old Ryan Schaefer went on a crime spree on Sept. 28 in a Missouri State University parking lot, The Smoking Gun reported. The college sophomore allegedly shattered car windows, ripped off side mirrors, dented hoods and broke windshield wipers. When Springfield police officers visited him at his apartment the next day, Schaefer admitted that the person on surveillance video did bear a “resemblance” to him and turned his phone over as evidence. Investigators found a conversation between Schaefer and ChatGPT, which included questions such as “what if I smashed the ... outta multiple cars” and “is there any way they could know it was me.” Schaefer went on to make vague threatening statements to
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the AI tool; he was charged with felony property damage.
Spook Up Your Life
-- The El Cortez Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas has a sure bet for you: Casino.org is offering $5,000 to one person to spend a full weekend in the hotel, trying to scare up ghosts. The New York Post reported that the 84-year-old hotel, located on the “old strip,” reportedly has in the basement the cremated remains of former employees who died without family, among other creepy features. The lucky winner will be furnished with “ghost-hunting gear” including EMF meters, EVP recorders and thermal sensors, and the ghost hunter will be expected to take photos and videos for evidence.
Not So Sweet
-- Nathan Rimington, 33, a truck driver from Yorkshire, England, got a craving for gummy candies and went all in, ordering a 6.6-pound bag of Haribo cola bottle sweets, the Manchester Evening News reported on Oct. 1. Then Rimington went all in on eating them, finishing off the bag in three evenings -- all 10,461 calories. A couple of days later, terrible stomach cramps sent him to the hospital, where he was diagnosed with diverticulitis caused by the gelatin in the candies. After six days of IV fluids, he went home and hasn’t touched a gummy since. “It was my own stupid fault, I’ve not eaten a cola bottle since,” he said.
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Fascinating bats Surprising facts about these small flying mammals
Bats often get a bad rap as symbols of Halloween and evil vampires. However, the truth is that these remarkable creatures are vital allies in the ecosystem. Here are some interesting facts about the only mammals capable of true flight.
BATS GALORE
Bats make up an estimated 20 per cent of all mammals on Earth. That means one in five mammals is a bat!
In fact, there are more than 1,300 species of bats worldwide. They can be found on every continent except Antarctica.
Nearly 50 different species live in North America alone. Most have black or brown fur, but you can also spot white bats in Central America.
MEALTIME
Most bats, particularly the most common species found in North America, feast on insects. A single bat can devour thousands of bugs every night, helping to keep pest populations in check. Thank you, bats!
Other bat species enjoy fruits and nectar. They help pollinate plants and disperse fruit seeds, which is invaluable to farmers.
Interestingly, three species have a taste for blood. These are commonly known as “vampire bats.” But don’t worry; they rarely target humans, and they don’t live in North America.
UPSIDE DOWN
You’ve probably seen pictures of bats hanging upside down. Have you ever wondered how they sleep in that position? Their ankles have a locking mechanism that keeps their toes curled. Handy, isn’t it?
WHO SAID ANYTHING ABOUT BLINDNESS?
Bats use echolocation rather than eyesight to get around in the dark. They emit ultrasound waves, and the returning echoes help them determine the size and shape of objects around them. However, contrary to popular belief, bats possess excellent eyesight.
Finally, bats face serious threats from various factors, with white nose syndrome being the most significant. This fatal disease is caused by a fungus and can wipe out up to 99 per cent of the bats in a colony. Isn’t that sad?
Protect yourself while you’re on wheels!
Did you know how important it is to wear a helmet when you ride a scooter and go rollerblading or skateboarding?
Your head is precious! It houses your brain, which functions like a computer for everything you do—learning, moving and much more. If you hit your head on the ground after losing your balance, you could get badly hurt and have to go to the hospital. A helmet acts like a shield, protecting you from harm. Make sure it’s the right size, fits snugly and is securely fastened under your chin.
In addition to wearing a helmet, it’s a good idea to wear knee, elbow and wrist pads. That way, if you fall, you won’t get any cuts, bruises or broken bones. Think of them as your suit of armour. Why go without?
Before you head out for a ride, ask an adult to check that all your gear fits properly and is secure. Remember to stay alert, watching out for cars, pedestrians and other riders around you.
Animal look-alikes: learn to tell them apart
Some animal species look so much alike that people regularly confuse them. Discover the differences between some of these fascinating creatures.
CAMEL OR DROMEDARY?
Camels, which live in Asia, have two distinct humps on their backs. Dromedaries live in Africa and have only one hump. If you’re wondering, those humps store fat, not water.
CROCODILE OR ALLIGATOR?
Crocodiles can weigh up to 1,000 kilograms and have slender, V shaped snouts. Alligators are slightly smaller, reaching a maximum weight of 450 kilograms. They have broad, Ushaped jaws.
HORSE OR PONY?
Many people mistakenly believe that ponies are baby horses. However, the pony is a distinct species, measuring no more than 1.45 metres from
the ground to the withers (the area above the shoulder).
RABBIT OR HARE?
Rabbits have short ears and small legs. In contrast, hares have much longer ears and powerful back legs, so they can run really fast. Hares live in aboveground nests, and rabbits live in underground tunnels known as warrens.
PENGUIN OR PUFFIN?
Unlike penguins, puffins can fly. These two birds inhabit very different regions as well: puffins thrive in the Northern Hemisphere, and penguins reside in the Southern Hemisphere.
FROG OR TOAD?
Frogs have smooth, moist skin and long legs that can make impressive leaps. Toads, on the other hand, have dry, bumpy skin and shorter legs, limiting them to short hops.
Are there other lookalike animals that you often get mixed up? Do some research at your local library or browse the internet to find accurate information.
Butterflies and moths are often confused. Most butterflies are active during the daytime, and moths are generally active at night. In addition, butterfly wings are usually brightly coloured or boldly patterned. You have to look closely!
