Big Book AA: Peace Lutheran Church, door 5, New London, 6 p.m.
Women’s A.A: 1805 E. Hwy. 12, 2 p.m.
A.A.: 1805 E. Hwy. 12, 7 p.m.
Alanon: Peace Lutheran Church, door 4, New London, 6 p.m.
Monday Hand & Foot Cards: Dethlefs Community Center, Spicer, 9 a.m.
Walking club: Atwater Community Center, 9:45 a.m.
Willmar High School Cardinal Alumni Club: American Legion, Spicer, 11:30 a.m..open to all alumni and/or friends of WHS from the 1950’s and 1960’s.
A.A.: 1805 E. Hwy. 12, noon
Mahjong: Dethlefs Community Center, Spicer, 1 p.m.
TOPS: Assembly of God Church Encore, 3821 Abbott Drive, 6:15 p.m., 320-796-2280
A.A.: 1805 E. Hwy. 12, 7 p.m.
Alanon: 1805 E. Hwy. 12, 7 p.m.
Tuesday
A.A.: 1805 E. Hwy. 12, 7:30 a.m.
SAIL exercise: Atwater Community Center, 9:45
a.m.
SAIL exercise: Willmar Community Center, 10:15 a.m.
SAIL exercise: Dethlefs Community Center, Spicer, 10:15 a.m.
Hand & Foot Cards: Willmar Community Center, 12:30 p.m.
Bingo: Dethlefs Community Center, Spicer, 1 p.m.
Caregivers Support Group: Park View Village Assisted Living, Olivia, 5 p.m.
A.A.: 1805 E. Hwy. 12, 7 p.m.
Alanon: 1805 E. Hwy. 12, 7 p.m.
Wednesday
Coffee and conversation: Dethlefs Community Center, Spicer, 9 a.m.
Hand, Knee & Foot Cards: Dethlefs Community Center, Spicer, 9 a.m.
Mahjong: Dethlefs Community Center, Spicer, 9:30 a.m.
Walking club: Atwater Community Center, 9:45 a.m.
Rotary: The Oaks, noon
Cribbage corner cards: Willmar Community Center, 12:30 p.m.
Whist: Willmar Community Center, 12:30 p.m.
Willmar Area Senior Citizens Club: Willmar Community Center, 2 p.m. entertainment by Peggy Soucek, 3 p.m. meeting.
Women’s A.A.: 1805 E. Hwy. 12, 6:45 p.m.
A.A.: 1805 E. Hwy. 12, 7 p.m.
Alanon: 1805 E. Hwy. 12, 7 p.m.
Thursday
A.A.: 1805 E. Hwy. 12, 7:30 a.m.
Mexican Train: Dethlefs Community Center, Spicer, 9 a.m.
SAIL exercise: Atwater Community Center, 9:45 a.m.
Dementia Support Group: Park View Village Assisted Living, Olivia, 10 a.m.
SAIL exercise: Willmar Community Center, 10:15 a.m.
SAIL exercise: Dethlefs Community Center, Spicer, 10:15 a.m.
Hand & Foot Cards: Willmar Community Center, 12:30 p.m.
500 cards: Dethlefs Community Center, Spicer, noon
LSS Caregiver: Willmar Community Center, 10
a.m.
Parkinson’s Support Group: Park View Village Assisted Living, Olivia, 2 p.m.
A.A.: 1805 E. Hwy. 12, 7 p.m.
Friday
Alanon: 1805 E. Hwy. 12, 11 a.m.
Whist: Dethlefs Community Center, Spicer, 1 p.m.
Senior Dance: Willmar Community Center, 1 to 4 p.m., $3 non-dancers, $8 dancers, both includes lunch; music by Jerry’s Band.
Farkle Fridays: Willmar Community Center, 1 to
4 p.m.
A.A.: 1805 E. Hwy. 12, 2 p.m.
A.A.: 1805 E. Hwy. 12, 7 p.m. Recovery Church: 516 4th Ave SW, New London, 7 p.m. Child care provided.
Saturday
A.A.: 1805 E. Hwy. 12, 10 a.m.
A.A.: 1805 E. Hwy. 12, 7 p.m.
Open meeting A.A.: 1805 E. Hwy. 12, 7 p.m.
This calendar will run each week in the Sunday Reminder and as space permits in the West Central Tribune e-edition, Monday through Saturday. To have your event included please email news@ wctrib.com or mail it to Kit Grode, West Central Tribune, PO Box 839, Willmar, MN 56201. Include all information and the name and phone number of the person submitting it. You will be called to confirm the information.
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Philly Cheesesteak:
BY PATTI DIAMOND
When the summer heat has you avoiding the oven, the Philly Cheesesteak steps up as the perfect quick dinner solution. This iconic sandwich cooks up fast in a skillet, keeping your kitchen cool while delivering a hot, satisfying meal.
Now, let’s dive into the delicious world of the Philly Cheesesteak. Picture this: thinly sliced rib-eye steak cooked to perfection on a hot griddle, paired with caramelized peppers and onions, and smothered in your gooey melted cheese of choice, all happily nestled within a soft, pillowy roll. It’s a sandwich so beloved, it’s practically synonymous with the city of Philadelphia itself – it’s the Philly Cheesesteak.
Let’s go back in time to the origins of this iconic sandwich. The Philly Cheesesteak made its debut in the early 20th century, courtesy of a visionary duo: Pat Olivieri and his brother Harry. As the story goes, Pat, a hot dog vendor, decided to grill some beef one day and slap it on a roll. Little did he know he was about to spark a culinary revolution. The sandwich gained popularity among taxi drivers and soon became a staple of Philadelphia street-food culture.
Ah, but here’s where things get interesting
– the age-old debate over what makes a Philly Cheesesteak truly authentic. Is it all about the type of cheese? Should the onions be chopped or sliced? Sauteed peppers? Yes, or no? And what about the roll –should it be soft and fluffy or crusty and chewy?
These questions have sparked fierce debates among cheesesteak aficionados for decades, with no clear consensus in sight. One thing’s for sure: Everyone has their own take on the perfect Philly Cheesesteak, and defending your favorite variation is practically a sport in Philadelphia.
So, whether you’re a purist who swears by the classic combination of rib-eye and Cheez Whiz, or a maverick who likes to mix things up with peppers and mushrooms, one thing’s for certain: The Philly Cheesesteak is a culinary delight. Here are some tips to make this delicious meal even faster. Check for pre-sliced, thinly shaved beef steak in the butcher case of your favorite grocery store. You can also use frozen sliced bell pepper and onion blend in place of the fresh onion and pepper in this recipe.
PHILLY CHEESESTEAK
Yield: 4 servings
Total Time: 30 minutes
What You’ll Need: 3 onions, very thinly sliced 2 bell peppers, any
color, very thinly sliced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
8 slices cheese, mozzarella, provolone or Cheez Whiz
4 Italian style bread rolls, split lengthwise
1 1/2 pounds beef ribeye or tenderloin, very thinly sliced
Here’s How:
Slice the onions and peppers. Heat half of the oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat.
Add onions and peppers, season with garlic salt and black pepper. Saute until soft and set aside.
Add remaining oil to the skillet and quickly fry the steak until it’s just beginning to brown. Do not overcook this. Return the onions and peppers to the pan, on top of the steak, and top with cheese slices. Cook until the cheese melts. Divide the steak, veggie and cheese mixture between each of four rolls and serve.
As you enjoy your Philly Cheesesteak, remember its rich history and the passionate debates it inspires. It’s more than just a sandwich; it’s a piece of our culinary heritage. And in the spirit of brotherly love, let’s celebrate our own delicious variations of this classic, while keeping our kitchens cool and our taste buds happy.
Lifestyle expert Patti
Diamond is the pennypinching, party-planning, recipe developer and content creator of the website Divas On A Dime
BY TONY RIZZO
Eddie Murphy must be preparing an Olympicstyle comeback. He started shooting “Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F” in August 2022 and wrapped in December 2022. In June 2024, he began voicing Donkey in the fifth “Shrek” film, along with Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz and Antonio Banderas, who are all reprising their roles in the franchise.
In April, Murphy shot “The Pickup” with Pete Davidson, Keke Palmer, Andrew Dice Clay and Eva Longoria for Amazon MGM Studios, and he’s currently working on an album, titled “9.” Where does he find the time to deal with his 10 children, spanning from ages 6 to 34?
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As promised back in April, Oscar winner Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan have started shooting “Freaky Friday 2,” with Chad Michael Murray and Mark Harmon reprising their roles from their earlier film. In 1971, long before “NCIS,” I met Mark when he had one line in Chad Everett’s TV series “Medical Center.” Talk on set was that his father was the all-American, Heisman-Trophywinning football player Tom Harmon, and because he was greatlooking, he couldn’t miss. They were right! ***
What does it say about today’s movies that the top-five-grossing films so far this year have been the animated feature
“Inside Out 2” ($1.2 billion); the sci-fi film
“Dune: Part Two” ($711.8 million); “Godzilla x King” ($569.7 million); “Kung Fu Panda 4” ($545.5 million); and “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” ($394.7 million)? It says that it’s tough to be an actor or be able to see movies of beauty, romance and substance!
This may be why Scarlett Johansson was Black Widow in “Iron Man 2” (2010), “The Avengers” franchise, “Captain Marvel,” and her own film “Black Widow.” She’s been in other films such as “The Horse Whisperer” (1998), “My Brother the Pig” (1999), “Ghost World” (2001), “Eight Legged Freaks” (2002) and “The SpongeBob
HOLLYWOOD
SquarePants Movie” (2004). But now Johansson really wants to join the “Jurassic Park” franchise in the worst way. “I’m such an enormous fan of the franchise,” she admitted. “It’s one of the first films I remember seeing in a movie theater. It was life-changing. It was mind-blowing. ... I’ve been trying to get into this franchise in any possible way for over 10 years. ... I’ll do anything for it.” Her prayers have been answered, and she’ll headline the upcoming seventh film with Jonathan Bailey and Mahershala Ali, due on July 2025.
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Filmmaker Robert Eggers (“The Lighthouse”) has already picked out our Christmas present! He’s giving us “Nosferatu,” a gothic tale of obsession between Lily-Rose Depp and a vampire (Bill Skarsgard) who is infatuated with her, causing untold horror in its wake. Sounds like a merry time
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A bit of Arian contrariness could be keeping you from getting all of the facts. Turn it off and tune in to what you need to hear.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Getting an answer to a vital question involving financial matters might take longer than you’d expected. A new factor might have to be dealt with before anything can move forward. Be patient.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Use your good sense to see what really might be driving a colleague’s workplace agenda. What you learn could lead to a new way of handling some old problems.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A change of mind might once again turn out to be a good thing. True, most of your co-workers might not like the delay, but as before, they might appreciate what follows from it.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) You revel in golden opportunities this week. One cautionary note, though: Be careful to separate the gold from the glitter before you make a choice. Someone you trust can help.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Marriage is important this week, as are other partnerships. Don’t let yourself be overwhelmed by sentiment. Instead, try to steer a path between emotion and common sense.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Dealing with someone who has let you down is never easy. But the sooner you’re able to clear up this problem, the sooner other problems can be successfully handled.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A “friend” who is willing to bend the rules to gain an advantage for both of you is no friend. Reject the offer, and stay on your usual straight and narrow path.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) After all the effort you’ve been putting in on the job and for friends and family, it’s a good time to indulge your own needs.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) You might want to do something new this weekend. Close your eyes and imagine what it could be, then do it!
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Your good deeds bring you the appreciation you so well deserve. But once again, be careful of those who might want to exploit your generous nature for their own purposes.
Antique advertising and store signs are popular collectibles and decorations. Sometimes, the makers are as interesting as the subjects. This butcher’s sign, made of painted cast iron, sold for $1,188 at an auction by Cowan’s (Hindman). It was made by the Bernard Gloekler company.
The eponymous Bernard Gloekler, who immigrated to the United States from Germany, started his factory and shop in Pittsburgh. He had previously trained as a gunsmith but took his mechanical talents in a different direction: making industrial kitchen equipment for shops, restaurants and hotels. By the early 20th century, they were doing business all over the United States. When Gloekler died in 1911, his son Charles took over the company.
The design seen on this sign, a saw, cleaver and knife with a standing bull for a finial, appears on many other Gloekler pieces. For example, a smaller version may be used as a crest on butcher’s racks. Maybe keep Gloekler in mind at your next barbecue!
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Q: I found some Norman Rockwell embossed prints in my family’s things. Are they valuable? How can I find collectors who might want to buy them?
A: Norman Rockwell (1894-1978) was an artist and illustrator bestknown for his nostalgic portrayals of 20th-century American life. Between 1916 and 1963, he painted more than 300 covers for The Saturday Evening Post. In 1963, he began painting illustrations and covers for Look magazine, with subjects about current events, including civil rights issues and space exploration. Rockwell created over 4,000 original works of art, including illustrations for advertisements, books, catalogs, calendars, posters, sheet music and other items. Original artwork, paintings, sketches and prints signed by the artist have sold for a few hundred dollars to a few thousand dollars. The signature has to be authenticated by a qualified appraiser to be of value. Rockwell prints have been massproduced in many sizes and most are inexpensive. Some sell online for $5 to $10.
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TIP: Try to rearrange your furniture once a year to avoid noticeable sun fading.
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We may not know who this sign was for, but it was made by the Bernard Gloekler Company of Pennsylvania.
made kitchen equipment for restaurants, hotels and butcher shops.
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