Statement from MLA Kim Gartner
This is quite a humbling experience! Having people place their faith in you to work as their representative and advocate for them is inspiring. As I met people on their doorsteps and at community functions, it is clear we have work to do, and that job starts tonight.
We are so blessed in this province to have a vibrant economy capable of supporting our desire to improve all areas of our community structure. I want to be a common-sense voice for west central Saskatchewan and look forward to representing this area to the best of my abilities.
This will be a new role for me, but I hope to approach it in the same manner as I have approached every other leadership position I have pursued. Open and honest conversations are the best way to communicate; problem-solving is a two-way conversation, and I believe this to be one of my many strengths.
I want to thank my wife and children for being the biggest support group anyone could possibly enjoy. Along with my campaign volunteers, community supporters, and individuals from around the constituency, it has been an overwhelming evening, and I can’t wait to start this journey.
EATONIA
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1
• Eatonia Agencies Ltd. invites you to their 20th Anniversary Appreciation at the Eatonia Community Hall. There will be food and refreshments available.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2
• Silent Auction & Tea 2:00-4:00 PM at the Eatonia United Church. Donations of new, crafted or baked articles will be very much appreciated and can be dropped off at the United Church between 7-8 PM on Friday, November 1 or Saturday, November 2 from 9 AM - Noon.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6
• Eaton School Remembrance Day Service 11:00 AM. Community welcome.
- Every Thursday from 11:30 AM -1:30 PM come to the Eatonia Library for puzzles, visiting and grab your books for the week!
- Check out our TOPS Chapter … it’s free to try! Every Wednesday. Weigh in: 5:45 PM. Meeting: 6:00 PM at the EOL Meeting Room. Contact Mila 306-480-2035.
ESTON
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2
• Prairie West Historical Society (PWHS) presents Bizarre Bazaar “Santa’s Workshop” Craft Show & Sale 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM at the Eston Legion Hall. Admission: $2. Lunch available for purchase starting at 11:00 AM.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10
• Level 1 Referee Clinic at the Eston AGT Community Centre. 10:00 AM. Register online at: hockeysask.ca/officials
- 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 306-583-9087.
KINDERSLEY
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31
• Halloween Skate at the West Central Events Centre 2:45 to 5:30 PM Co-op Arena!
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1
• SJHL Iron Horse Klippers host the Weyburn Redwings 7:30 PM at the Inter Pipeline Arena.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2
• Kindersley Royal Purple presents Braingo Tango Fundraiser Dinner & Dance at the Kindersley Inn Ballroom. Cocktails: 5:30 PM. Dinner: 6:00 PM. Dance: 9:00 PM featuring live music with 1¢ Melon (Classic Rock). Proceeds going to Saskatchewan Brain Injury Association Food Bank & Womens’ Shelter.
• SJHL Iron Horse Klippers host the Weyburn Redwings 7:30 PM at the Inter Pipeline Arena.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8
• Kindersley Klippers Banger Bingo is Back! Norman Ritchie Centre. Doors & Bar open at 7:00 PM. Bingo at 8:00 PM. $50/person / $400/table. Email kklippersgm@gmail.com to book your table today!
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9
• Christmas Spice and Everything Nice Market 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM at the Elks Hall. Free admission.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10
• SJHL Iron Horse Klippers host the Humboldt Broncos 6:00 PM at the Inter Pipeline Arena.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11
• Remembrance Day Service will be held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church 10:55 AM. Those marching with the procession should be at the Legion Hall no later than 10:30 AM; those coming directly to the church should be seated by 10:50. Those wanting to lay a wreath can contact Scott Holloway at 306-460-4688.
- Parkinson’s Support Group Meetings are held the second Wednesday of the month 1:30 PM at 401 - 4th Ave West (New Life Church). Everyone welcome! For more info call Nancy at 306-4634514.
- Monday Night Jam Sessions at the Norman Ritchie Community Centre. Doors open at 6:30
to set-up, then the fun begins at 7-11 PM. Call Keith 306-460-8633.
- Interested in a support group for weight management? TOPS meetings; every Monday at 6:00 PM in the Kindersley Senior Centre OR contact Jill at 306-463-4210.
- PickleBall Indoor Season meets Sunday & Wednesday evenings 7:00-9:00 PM at Elizabeth Middle School gym. Cost is $50 for the season or $5 drop in. More info call Teresa Knight 306460-7304.
- Fit Fighter Group Class. Helping individuals with Parkinson Disease, Fibromyalgia, MS, Arthritis and mobility issues. Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:00 AM at Anytime Fitness. Call Karen 463-3607 for more info.
- The Prairie Crocus Quilt Guild meets on the second Tuesday of each month from September to May at 7:00 pm at the Kindersley Seniors Centre. All levels of quilters and quilt enthusiasts are welcome! If you are interested in joining the group or would like more information, please contact Regan Overand at 306460-6467.
- 365 Kindersley Air Cadets meet Thursday evenings at the Kindersley Museum. No charge to be a member, youth ages 12-18, must be a Canadian resident. Contact Ian Kehrer via text at 306-460-0057 or Sheila Kehrer via text 306604-9044. Come Fly With Us!
LEADER
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17
• The Leader Riverhills Lions Club is hosting their annual Prelude to Christmas Craft Fair at the Leader Community Hall from 12:00-4:00 PM. Entry is by silver collection. Canteen & Raffle. Interested vendors can contact Colleen Smith at 306-628-8052 as there are still a few tables available.
- Mondays are Family Fun Night (open to all ages) at the Leader Library 6:30-7:30 PM. - Tuesday Cards & Coffee 2:00-4:00 PM at the Leader Friendship Centre.
Kindersley & District
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KID’S CLUB BIRTHDAYS
FOR OCT 27 - NOV 2
Manox Becker
Blake Houston
Talin Kenler
Precious Esguerra
Amelia Codd
Bronwen Sheppard
Samantha Kate Gan
Matthew Padberg
Axel Kitchen-Apps
Tate Lubbers
Huxley Armstrong
Kieran Tarr
Sam Coles
Kid’s Korner
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A once-harmonious relationship appears to be hitting some sour notes. Spend some time together to see why things have gone off-key. What you learn might surprise you.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You feel a need to make some changes. Good! You can do it on a small scale (some new clothes, for example) or go big and redecorate your home and/or office.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Control your tendency toward early boredom. A situation in your life might be taking a long time to develop, but patience pays off. Stay with it.
OUTREACH
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You might feel like you’re on an emotional roller coaster this week. Don’t fret; just ride it out and let things settle down. A Pisces shows understanding.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) Do something different for once: Compromise. A stubborn stand on an important issue proves counterproductive. You need to be open to new ideas.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A friend offers advice that you perceive as an act of betrayal. But before you turn against the messenger, pay attention to the message itself.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A year of riding an emotional pogo stick finally settles down. Use this calmer period to restore frayed relationships and pursue new opportunities.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Your words can sting, so be careful how you respond to a friend’s actions. A calm approach could produce some surprising facts.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Be careful about whose secrets you’re being asked to keep. They could impose an unfair burden on a straight arrow like yourself.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) While you prefer taking the tried-and-true course in life, be adventurous this week and accept a challenge that can open up new vistas for you.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Your strong sense of justice helps you deal with a job-related situation. Stay with your principles. A Sagittarius emerges as a supporter.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) You need to build a stronger on-thejob support system to persuade doubting colleagues that your innovative proposals are workable.
BORN THIS WEEK: You might not say much, but you’re capable of extraordinary achievements. You are a loyal friend and a devoted person to your family.
News That Sounds Like a Joke
Is today April 1? The Campbell’s Co. announced on Oct. 23 that for a limited time, it is changing the name of its popular Pepperidge Farm cheese snacks from Goldfish to ... Chilean Sea Bass. CNN reported that the switch is part of a strategy to attract adult fans, and the crackers them-selves will not change. “We know Goldfish are ... loved by snackers of all ages. ... We went ahead and gave our iconic cheddar cracker a new, fun, grown-up name,” said Danielle Brown, vice presi-dent of Goldfish. (Best job title ever.)
What’s in a Name?
Hades Funeral Services in Stalowa Wola, Poland, had to apologize after a mishap with a corpse on Oct. 19, the Associated Press reported. “As a result of an unexpected technical failure of the electric tailgate lock in the hearse,” the company announced, “during the transport of the body of the deceased, an unfortunate event occurred” -- that is, the corpse came flying out the back of the car and landed in a crosswalk. The accident “does not reflect the high standards of our company ... and the respect we always show to the deceased,” Hades claimed.
The Way the World Works
Stop that hugging! Travelers leaving the New Zealand city of Dunedin better say their goodbyes at home, the Associated Press reported on Oct. 22. The airport’s drop-off area will now restrict part-ing hugs to three minutes in an effort to prevent traffic jams. Airport CEO Dan De
Bono said offi-cials hope to “keep things moving smoothly.” Not all travelers were accepting of the time limit, saying the rule “breached basic human rights.” But, De Bono assured them, “We do not have hug police.”
Suspicions Confirmed
Nope, that wasn’t Parmesan cheese to sprinkle on your pizza. Police in Dusseldorf, Germany, un-covered a drug ring after busting a pizzeria manager who was selling a popular “No. 40” pie, which was delivered with a side of cocaine, the Associated Press reported on Oct. 22. As officers buzzed the apartment of the manager, he threw a bag of cocaine, cannabis and money out the window, which landed in the officers’ hands. After the manager was released, he went right back to deliv-ering No. 40, and that’s when investigators uncovered the supply chain, arresting three suspects and raiding the homes of 12 others. Pizza man is back in custody.
It’s a Mystery
Scientists in Canada are trying to figure out what the white blobs are that are washing up on New-foundland beaches. The masses range in size from a coin to a dinner plate, United Press Interna-tional reported, and started appearing in September. Officials said the mystery substance is un-der investigation, and opinions are split about whether it could be coming from a whale. “An an-swer would be nice,” groused resident Dave McGrath.
Sask drilling rig report: Rigs working on oil, potash, helium and lithium
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The drilling rig report for Oct. 28 demonstrated the growing variety of resources been accessed through the drill bit. Out of the 37 rigs punching holes across Saskatchewan, 32 were drilling for oil, three for potash, one for helium and one for lithium.
That’s according to RiggerTalk.com, which publishes data from the Canadian Association of Energy Contractors (CAOEC).
(Potash development continually employs drilling rigs, but they usually do not show up on the drilling rig data.)
Starting in northwest Saskatchewan, there were 11 drilling rigs making hole.
Cenovus was by far the most active, not only in the area, but across the province, with eight rigs working. Two were side-by-side, Akita Drilling Rig 8 and Precision Drilling (PD) Rig 17, just south of Edam. Eight kilometres east of Maidstone right along Highway 16 was Akita Rig 6. About 20 kilometres northwest of Maidstone, PD Rig 195 was turning to the right. Ensign Drilling Rig 533 was drilling at Marie Hill, south of Tangleflags. PD Rig 150 was at Tangleflags. PD Rig 198 was west of Celtic. PD Rig 146 was due east of Lloydminster and north of Marshall.
In the middle of all those Cenovus rigs, Baytex Energy Ltd. had PD Rig 155 drilling west of Pikes Peak.
Rife Resources employed PD Rig 184 at Carruthers. A company previously unknown to Pipeline Online, Pentacor Energy, was drilling south of Waseca with Ensign Rig 361.
West Central Saskatchewan saw very few rigs working compared to usual, with just four rigs in the region. Longshore Resources had Tempco Drilling Company Inc. Rig 3 drilling within spitting distance of the Alberta border, north of Macklin. South of Macklin, Strathcona Resources had Bonanza Drilling Rig 1 working. South of Wilkie, an area that’s seen very little activity for many years, Savanna Drilling Rig 425 was drilling for Cardinal. That’s a long way from Cardinal’s usual stomping grounds north of Midale.
Teine Energy was drilling with Ensign Rig 537 northeast of Eston.
In central Saskatchewan, Akita Rig 35 was drilling near Lanigan for Nutrien. Rio Tinto Exploration had Ensign Rig 351 drilling west of Chamberlain.
In southwest Saskatchewan, there were three rigs drilling Saturn Oil & Gas Inc. was drilling south of Gull Lake on land it recently acquired from Veren. Near Shaunavon, Veren employed Savanna Rig 416.
South of Mankota, North American Helium had Savanna Rig 629 drilling.
In southeast Saskatchewan, 17 rigs were drilling – one for lithium and one for potash. Just north of Tribune, Arizona Lithium was drilling on its third pad with Savanna Rig 606. South of Esterhazy, the record shows Stampede Drilling Rig 22 working for Nutrien.
Saturn had Ensign Rig 421 drilling south of Torquay and Stampede Rig 1 at Manor.
Harvard Resources employed Horizon Drilling Rig 29 south of Weyburn.
Whitecap Resources Inc. had three rigs drilling. Panther Drilling Rig 2 was just outside of Halbrite. Ensign Rig 423 was north of Browning. Stampede Rig 17 was east of Lampman.
Veren had two rigs drilling, Savanna Rig 419 north of Midale, and Stampede Rig 7 southeast of Corning.
The Lampman area saw its usual cluster of rigs. In addition to the aforementioned Whitecap rigs, Burgess Creek Exploration had Betts Drilling Rig 4 drilling west of Lampman. Just a few miles north of that rig, Betts Rig 2 was drilling for Aldon Oils. Over at Steelman, Tundra Oil & Gas had Stampede Rig 4 making hole.
Woodland Development Corp. had Stampede Rig 3 drilling west of Bekevar.
At Northgate, Panther Rig 3 was drilling for Vermilion Energy Inc. South of Glen Ewen, Villanova Energy Inc. had Betts Rig 1 drilling. Northeast of Alameda, ROK Resources Inc employed Stampede Rig 8.
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Bow-Way Electric www.bow-way.ca
Brock Oil Ltd. (Red Sky Resources) 306-460-7102
Bumper to Bumper 306-463-6232
Canalta Kindersley
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Carl’s Mobile Welding 3 06-372-4420
Dennis’ Welding Ltd. w ww.denniswelding.ca
Energy Dodge www.energydodge.com
Family Oilfield Services Ltd. familyoilfield@sasktel.net
Fountain Tire (Kindersley)
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Full Tilt Holdings www.fulltiltholdings.ca
Get A Grip Tire and Performance
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Good To Go Rentals w ww.goodtogokindersley.ca
Good To Go Trucking w ww.goodtogokindersley.ca
GPE Fluids Management www.goodtogokindersley.ca
Great Plains College www.greatplainscollege.ca
H & G Motel 306-463-0440
Holland’s Hot Oiling w ww.hollandshotoiling.ca
Insight Sign & Decal www.insightsign.ca
Integra Tire 3 06-463-2277
Jettco Trucking & Construction www.jettco.ca
J & H Rentals Ltd. www.hollandshotoiling.ca
Jorann Safety w ww.jorannsafety.ca
Kindersley Auto Value w ww.mypartstore.ca
Kindersley Bearing www.kindersleybearing.ca
Kindersley Inn www.kindersleyinn.ca
Kindersley Machine Services 30 6-604-9984
Kodiak Sand & Gravel www.kodiaksg.ca
Kyote Energy Services www.kyoteenergyservices.com
Lufkin Downhole Pumps w ww.lufkin.com
Matrix Solutions Inc. www.matrix-solutions.com
Mayhem Mechanical Ltd. mayhemmechanicalltd@hotmail.com
McKinnon Oilfield Ltd. www.mckinnonoilfield.com
Merrington Safety 306-463-3468
Mid Plains Diesel Ltd. www.midplainsdiesel.ca
Mustang Safety Services Ltd. www.mustangsafety.ca
Nova Inn Kindersley 306-463-4687
OK Tire Luseland 306-372-4389
Prairie Cresting Company www.prairiecresting.ca
Pro-Plus Sales & Rentals www.proplusrentals.ca
Reinbold Electric Ltd. www.reinboldelectric.ca
Riverview Safety and First Aid riverviewsafety@sasktel.net
Safety Evolution www.safetyevolution.ca
Sequel Energy Services www.sequelenergyservices.ca
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Sim-Con Oilfield Equipment Ltd. 3 06-463-4938
Smith Torch Repair and Sales smithtorch@sasktel.net
Tarnes Electric Ltd. www.tarneselectric.com
TGB Industries Inc. www.omtprojects.com
Tirecraft Dodsland www.tirecraft.com/tirecraft-dodsland
Weese Electric Ltd. 306-932-2001
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* A California man who made a personalized license plate that said “No Plate” received more than 2,500 parking tickets.
* Omphalophobia is the fear of belly buttons.
* Avid readers won’t be intimidated by a hefty novel, but they’ll still surely be impressed by what’s been deemed the largest book ever. Weighing more than 3,000 pounds and measuring 16.40 feet by 26.44 feet with 429 pages inside, the book, which is titled “This is Muhammad,” was created in 2012 by 50 people working together in the United Arab Emirates.
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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.
“Come Fly With Us”
* Prior to 1949, tennis court grass was kept at 2 inches long -- that is, until a player was bitten by a snake. It’s now typically maintained at a length of 8 mm.
* Scientists have found evidence of take-out restaurants in the remains of Pompeii.
* Japan has the highest density of vending machines worldwide, with approximately 5 million machines, or one machine for every 23 people. You can buy everything from live lobsters and bread in a can, to underwear and Buddhist amulets from a vending machine.
* The first European who learned to smoke from the natives was arrested back home because people thought he was possessed by the devil.
* Dolly Parton’s parents paid the doctor who delivered her with a bag of cornmeal.
* The most expensive domain name ever sold was Voice.com, which was acquired for $30 million in 2019.
* Caribbean sperm whales have their own accents.
* After an 8.0 magnitude earthquake hit Mexico City in 1985, nearly all newborn babies survived a collapsed hospital for seven days without nourishment, water, warmth or human contact.
* A flea can accelerate faster than a space shuttle.
Thought for the Day: “Life is a great big canvas, and you should throw all the paint on it you can.” - Danny Kaye
Pâte à Choux Made Easy: Add Some Pastry
Magic to Halloween and the Holidays
If you haven’t discovered the joy of making pâte à choux yet, let me introduce you to your new holiday best friend. This pastry dough is not only simple to master but incredibly versatile. Whether you’re planning to whip up spooky cheese puff spiders to delight Halloween guests or elegant cream puffs for future holiday soirees, this dough has you covered.
Pâte à choux (pronounced “paht a SHOO”) is the airy, hollow pastry behind classics like profiteroles, cream puffs and eclairs. It puffs up golden and light, ready to be filled with whipped cream, custard or savory delights. You may not know it by its fancy French name, but you’ve probably tasted it before. Delicious, right?
Total Time: 90 minutes
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, cut into small pieces
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
4 large eggs
Preheat your oven to 425 F and lightly grease two baking sheets.
In a saucepan, bring 1 cup water, butter and salt to a boil. Remove from heat, add the flour all at once, and stir quickly. Return to medium heat and stir until the batter pulls away from the sides — about 2-3 minutes.
Transfer the batter to a stand mixer with paddle attachment and let cool for 10 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, beating until fully incorporated. The batter will smooth out by the final egg.
Return the temperature back to 425 F and repeat with remaining batter. Turn your pâte à choux into spooky cheese puff spiders for Halloween fun!
CHEESE PUFF RECIPE
Yield: 72 pieces
Total Time: 90 minutes
One recipe Basic Pâte à Choux 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Chow mein noodles
Edible markers
Add Parmesan, pepper and Italian seasoning to the dough. Bake according to previous recipe. After baking, press eight crispy chow mein noodles into each puff for legs. Add dots for eyes using an edible marker. Arrange on a platter and enjoy these edible spiders!
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These cheesy pâte à choux spider puffs are deliciously festive for Halloween.
But here’s the fun part: Pâte à choux isn’t just for sweet treats. With the addition of cheese and herbs, it turns into something magical for savory snacks like gougères (cheesy puffs). And with the holidays around the corner, this four-ingredient dough will quickly become your secret weapon in the kitchen. Savory or sweet, pâte à choux is perfect for impressing guests with minimal effort.
BASIC PÂTE À CHOUX RECIPE
Yield: 72 pieces
Drop or pipe teaspoon-size mounds of dough onto baking sheets, spacing them apart. Smooth the tops with damp fingers or a spoon.
Bake at 425 F for 10 minutes, then reduce to 350 F and bake for another 10 minutes until golden brown. Do not open the oven door during baking! Remove from the oven and make a small slit in each puff to release steam. Return to the oven for 5 more minutes to dry out. Let cool on a rack.
Make-Ahead & Storage Tips:
Pâte à choux freezes beautifully, making it a fantastic option for prepping ahead of holiday festivities. Cool the puffs completely, then freeze in an airtight container or bag for up to 2 months. When ready to serve, simply reheat in a 350 F oven for 5-10 minutes to restore their crispness. Whether you’re baking up spooky cheese puff spiders or whipping out elegant holiday hors d’oeuvres, get creative, and let the choux-nanigans begin! (Sorry! I couldn’t resist.) ***
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
Vintage Advertising
Thanksgiving will be here soon, and while the best organizers among us may already have everything in place, most of us are probably still working through our shopping lists. Let’s see ... turkey, seasonings for stuffing, ingredients for side dishes, pumpkin pie spices — oh, and don’t forget a sixpack of Coke!
Well, that last item might not be on the menu for most Thanksgiving dinners, although this c. 1950 advertising banner, which sold for $150 at Woody Auction, shows it’s not from the company’s lack of trying.
Coca-Cola is a favorite brand among collectors of vintage advertising. Their holiday advertisements are especially beloved; their Christmas ads from the 1930s to 1960s by painter Haddon Sundblom are credited with creating the popular image of Santa Claus. Even if it doesn’t make it to every holiday table, Coca-Cola has become an icon of everyday American life.
Q:Mysister has a handwritten letter and handwritten envelope dated Dec. 10, 1997, from Harper Lee. Is this worth contacting an auction house?
A:We think so. Harper Lee was the author of “To Kill a Mockingbird,” which won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1961 and is still considered one of the greatest American novels of the 20th century. Her signature sells well at auctions. Several examples have sold for high prices this year. An autographed bookplate sold for $130. A typed excerpt from “To Kill a Mockingbird” with Lee’s signature sold for $530, and a first edition of the novel accompanied by a handwritten letter from the author sold for an impressive $14,400. Look for auction houses that specialize in autographs, books or Americana. Get references before you sell anything. If you prefer to sell locally, you can look for antiquarian book dealers as well as antiques dealers. Some coin and stamp dealers also
Coca-Cola’s famous advertisements have long promoted it as a drink fit for any occasion.
buy and sell autographs. The dealer usually sets the price. If you decide to send the letter and envelope to an outof-town dealer or auction house, send it with tracking. You may want to get it insured as well.
TIP: Hands can damage paper collectibles by leaving fingerprints and traces of oil or salt. All will cause stains eventually. Store paper in protective plastic holders made of inert material.
CURRENT PRICES
Marble, clambroth, alternating blue and teal stripes, white ground, bubbles, handmade, 5/8 inches, $50.
Paper doll, boy, five outfits, football uniform, tennis uniform, coat, farm clothes, cut, $60.
Perfume bottle, Schiaparelli, Shocking, dress form shape, satin tape measure over shoulders, red “S” logo in center, ball shape stopper, factice, 15 1/2 inches, $325.
Silver plate, turkey server, dome lid, warmer base, pierced finial and handles, embossed flowers, wreaths and scrolls, four-footed, 14 1/2 x 26 x 17 inches, $720.
Clothing, wig, white, braided back, curled front, label, on stand, Anthony Boch, Phila., 1800s, stand 29 1/2 inches, $1,195.
Sampler, alphabet, verse, unfinished indoor scene, figures, border, silk on linen, Hannah Cox, In The 11 Year of Her Age, Marblehead, 1797, frame, 26 x 23 inches, $2,375.
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Q:
Is that Richard Hatch from the original “Survivor” on another reality show? Wasn’t he in prison for a while? — S.S.
A:Yes, Richard Hatch, the winner of the first season of the trendsetting CBS reality show “Survivor,” is on another competitive reality show — the appropriately titled “House of Villains,” which airs on E! Hatch also competed on “Survivor’s” all-stars edition two decades ago, but was kicked off after being accused of inappropriate behavior by another competitor.
Hatch went on to serve over four years in federal prison for tax evasion after failing to report those “Survivor” winnings and is now open to other reality show opportunities. He’s even campaigning in the press to be chosen for the 50th season of “Survivor,” stating that he’s never missed an episode. According to Entertainment Weekly, he’s fully confident he could win again, declaring that he’s “got the brain to play the game.”
Q:Whatever happened to the sitcom Mayim Bialik had while she was hosting “Jeopardy!”? I thought maybe that’s why she isn’t hosting anymore, since she was too busy doing both shows. — O.M.
A:TheFox sitcom “Call Me Kat” starred Mayim Bialik, Cheyenne Jackson (“30 Rock”), and the late Leslie Jordan (“Will & Grace”). It lasted three seasons before it was canceled in May 2023. Bialik was quite busy hosting the weekend edition of the syndicated game show “Jeopardy!” but unfortunately lost the gig in December 2023. The producers decided to stick with Ken Jennings, who was the primary host on weeknights. But with primetime game shows being so popular, perhaps she’ll land another one of those in the near future.
In the meantime, Bialik’s set to guest star sometime in the upcoming season of “Night Court,” alongside her former “Big Bang Theory” co-star Melissa Rauch. The new season premieres on Nov. 19 and will air on Tuesdays at 8:30 p.m. ET.
She will also be seen in the upcoming anthology film by Jim Jarmusch, titled “Father, Mother, Sister, Brother,” with Cate Blanchett (“Blue Jasmine”) and Adam Driver (“Ferrari”).
Bialik certainly isn’t hurting for money, however. She was a regular cast member on “The Big Bang Theory” for eight seasons, and she certainly has a bright future in whatever show-business endeavor she chooses next.
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Q:When is “Cobra Kai” coming back to Netflix with new episodes? I hope it hasn’t been canceled. — R.W.
A:“Cobra Kai,” the popular nostalgic series based on the “Karate Kid” movies, is set to return to Netflix for the second half of its final season, beginning Friday, Nov. 15. Ralph Macchio and William Zabka are back for five episodes, along with a “final event hitting sometime next year,” according to TVLine. This time, they’ll be in Barcelona, Spain.
Joining the cast are Lewis Tan (“Deadpool & Wolverine”), Patrick Luwis (“Rebel Moon”), and newcomer Rayna Vallandingham as part of a competing dojo at the overseas tournament. Expect the setting, which takes place in a karate temple with no crowd-watching, to be a “totally different environment,” according to co-creator Hayden Schlossberg. Send me your questions at NewCelebrityExtra@gmail.com, or write me at KFWS, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803.
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