Willmar Reminder | December 08, 2024 by West Central Tribune

Sunday Women’s A.A: 1805 E. Hwy. 12, 2 p.m.

A.A.: 1805 E. Hwy. 12, 7 p.m.

Big Book AA: Peace Lutheran Church, door 5, 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.

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: Bethesda North Pointe, New London, 2:30 p.m.

A.A.: 1805 E. Hwy. 12, 7 p.m.

Alanon: 1805 E. Hwy. 12, 7 p.m.

Country Quilters: Willmar Community Center, 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 KMS Jazz, 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.

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, 2 p.m.

Dementia Support Group: Bethesda North Pointe, New London, 2:30 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.

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Senior Dance: Willmar Community Center, 1 to 4 p.m., $3 non-dancers, $8 dancers, both includes lunch; music by Leroy and Jerry.

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.

Multiple Myeloma support group: Willmar Fire Department training room, 10 a.m. to noon.

A.A.: 1805 E. Hwy. 12, 7 p.m.

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19)

A change in holiday travel plans might be more vexing than you’d expected. But try to take it in stride. Also, it couldn’t hurt to use your Aries charm to coax out some helpful cooperation.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20)

Your Bovine determination helps you deal with an unforeseen complication. And, as usual, you prove that when it comes to a challenge, you have what it takes to be a contender.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Although a romantic theme dominates much of the week, all those warm and fuzzy feelings shouldn’t interfere with the more pragmatic matters that you need to take care of.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Best not to ignore doubts about an upcoming decision. Instead, recheck the facts you were given to make sure nothing important was left out. Meanwhile, a weekend surprise awaits you.

LEO (July 23 to August 22)

No time for a catnap -- yet. You still might have to straighten out one or two factors so that you can finally assure yourself of the truth about a troubling workplace situation. Stay with it.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) News from an old friend could lead to an unexpected (but nonetheless welcome) reunion with someone who had once been very special in your life. Be open to the possibilities.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) It might be time for a family council. The sooner those problems are resolved, the sooner you can move ahead with your holiday preparations. Don’t let the opportunity pass you by.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Take some time out to give more attention to a personal relationship that seems to be suffering from a sense of emotional neglect. Provide some much-needed reassurance.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Cheer up! An unusual circumstance that might faze most people can be handled pretty well by the savvy Sagittarian. Look at it as an opportunity rather than an obstacle.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Someone you believe has hurt you in the past might now need your help. Reaching out could be difficult, but the generous Goat will be able to do the right thing, as always.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Prioritizing is an important part of your preholiday scheduling. Try to give time to both your workday responsibilities and any personal matters you might have neglected.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) With the vestiges of your anger about a painful incident fading, you can now focus all your energy on the more positive aspects of your life, including a certain personal situation.

BORN THIS WEEK: You have a way of bringing your own strong sense of reassurance to others and encouraging them to be hopeful!

TOP TEN MOVIES

1. Wicked (PG) Cynthia Erivo, Ariana

Gladiator II (R) Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington 3. Red One (PG-13) Dwayne Johnson, Chris Evans

4. Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assasin. (PG-13) Jonas Dassler, Phileas Heyblom

5. Venom: The Last Dance (PG-13) Tom Hardy, Chiwetel Ejiofor

6. The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (PG) Kynlee Heiman, Judy Greer

7. Heretic (R) Hugh Grant, Sophie Thatcher

8. The Wild Robot (PG) Lupita Nyong’o, Pedro Pascal

9. Smile 2 (R) Naomi Scott, Rosemarie DeWitt

10. A Real Pain (R) Kieran Culkin, Jesse Eisenberg

BY DANA JACKSON

Q: What ever happened to Jussie Smollett since he was let out of jail after he was convicted for lying about being a victim of assault? Does he have any career left in Hollywood after this?

-- U.L.

A: Actor Jussie Smollett was at the peak of his career as a regular on the hit Fox series “Empire” when he said he was the victim of a hate crime. He eventually admitted that he staged the incident with his “attackers” and was subsequently charged with falsifying police reports. He was sentenced to 150 days in jail but only served six days before being released in 2023. The Illinois Supreme Court also recently ruled that he will not have to return to jail to finish his sentence, which was a possibility at one point.

As for his career in front of the camera, this appears to be over for now. He did direct, cowrite and star in a movie called “The Lost Holliday” this year with Vivica A. Fox (“Curb Your

BY TONY RIZZO HOLLYWOOD

-- In 2001, Oscar winner Renée Zellweger gave us “Bridget Jones’s Diary,” which grossed $334.2 million against a $25-million cost. Four years later, “Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason” came and grossed $265.1 million against a $50-million cost. In 2016, she made “Bridget Jones’s Baby,” which grossed $212 million against a $35-million cost, and now we’ll get “Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy,” with Emma Thompson, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Isla Fisher, Gemma Jones and Jim Broadbent, just in time for Valentine’s Day. *** Social media’s been buzzing about “Blue Bloods,” with fans inferring that it’ll be renewed for season 15. Official blurbs claim that Tom Selleck is certain CBS will come to their senses and renew it. But even as a producer and an Emmy winner for “Magnum, P.I.,” he couldn’t get the hit series past eight seasons. When “Blue Bloods” began in 2010, the actors’ contracts had automatic salary bumps yearly. By season 13, actors had to take pay cuts to reduce the high cost of producing the show or face cancellation. Selleck, of course, was the highestpaid at $200,000 an episode, while Donnie Wahlberg earned $60,000 in the beginning but was bumped up to $150,000. Will Estes earned $100,000, and when you’re in all 288 episodes as they were, it becomes a big payday! Add in the

Enthusiasm”) and Jabari Redd (“The Chi”). But he has no other projects on the horizon.

***

Q: When is “The Traitors” coming back, and who will be competing this time besides Tom Sandoval? -- S.E.

A: Season three of the American version of the whodunit reality show “The Traitors” returns to Peacock on Jan. 9, 2025. Set in an ancient castle in the Scottish Highlands, celebrity contestants compete to be the last one standing for a six-figure cash prize. With ratings of over 2.5 million viewers, they’re also competing for more fame than they ever achieved prior to the show.

The upcoming season has already been filmed, and episodes will be released weekly instead of all at once, which increases the suspense for viewers at home. The third season’s cast includes Tom Sandoval from “Vanderpump Rules”; Robyn Dixon, Dorinda Medley, Dolores Catania and Chanel Ayan all from “The Real

escalated costs of shooting in NYC, and CBS had to cancel the show!

Housewives” of various cities; “Big Brother” stars Danielle Reyes and Britney Haynes; “Survivor” alums Boston Rob Mariano, Carolyn Wiger, Jeremy Collins, and Tony Vlachos; Chrishell Stause (“Selling Sunset”); and British Royal Lord Ivar Mountbatten.

The delightful, quippy host Alan Cumming and his fantastic wardrobe will return. His rescue dog, Lala, who appeared onscreen last season, has been given a promotion to “co-host,” and the two will likely be wearing matching outfits once again.

*** Q: Is country music singer Alana Springsteen related to Bruce Springsteen at all? I’ve heard both “yes” and “no.” -- A.E.

A: No, the two singers aren’t related, but it’s a question she is often asked. The 22-year-old singer-songwriter moved to Nashville, Tennessee, at age 14 and released her debut album “Twenty Something” last year. She says she had thought about changing her last name at one point because she didn’t want people to think she was taking advantage of the Springsteen name, but she decided to stay true to herself and keep her surname. As for Bruce, he has three grown children with wife and bandmate Patti Scialfa, but none has followed in their parents’ rockstar footsteps. Send me your questions at NewCelebrityExtra@gmail. com, or write me at KFWS, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando,

Had it remained a top10 show (it’s currently placed 37), it might have swayed CBS Entertainment president Amy Reisenbach, who explained, “It is a function of having a really strong schedule that we have to refresh, and that means in order to refresh, shows have to eventually end.”

There were even alleged quotes from Selleck saying that he needs “Blue Bloods” to be renewed in order to maintain his avocado farm, which had to be untrue since his net worth is estimated to be at $45 million! ***

Are you ready for “Black Panther 3” starring Denzel Washington? Washington’s currently doing Broadway in “Othello,” which he plans to make into a film. He’s also starring in “Gladiator II,” which swashbuckled into theaters on Nov. 22, and he’s just completed Spike Lee’s Apple TV+ crime thriller “High and Low,” with Jeffrey Wright. On Dec. 28, Washington turns 70, and in a recent interview, he confessed, “Especially at this point in my career, I am only interested in working with the best. ... I want to do things I haven’t done.” ***

Dwayne Johnson’s riding high with “Red One,” an exceptional action/ thriller Christmas movie co-starring Chris Evans, J.K. Simmons and Lucy Liu. He also has the animated film “Moana 2” coming out on Nov. 27 and the live-action “Moana” due in July 2026. Back in 2002, he informed his agents that he wanted to be bigger than Will Smith or George Clooney. When they expressed skepticism, The Rock delivered a TKO punch and sacked them!

HOLLYWOOD

Courtesy of Universal Pictures

Renée Zellweger in “Bridget Jones’s Baby” (2016)

Jussie Smollett (“The Lost Holliday”)

Your breakfast secret weapon: The make-ahead casserole

BY PATTI DIAMOND

What if I told you there’s a breakfast so versatile, so satisfying and so easy to make ahead that it can save your busiest weekday mornings, elevate your lazy weekends and even grace your holiday table?

The humble breakfast casserole is your secret weapon for starting the day right.

Picture this: It’s Christmas morning, the house is buzzing with excitement, and breakfast is already taken care of -- no stress, no mess. Or maybe it’s an ordinary Tuesday, and you’re out the door with a hot, hearty breakfast in your belly instead of a granola bar in hand. The beauty of a breakfast casserole is in its flexibility: prep one now, freeze it, and you’ll be ready to conquer the day anytime.

Make a few ahead of time, and you’ll thank yourself every time life gets busy or when you simply want a leisurely breakfast without the effort. Whether feeding a crowd or just your family, this casserole has you covered.

Easy Breakfast Casserole

Yield: 8 servings | Prep Time:15 mins | Cook Time: 50-90 mins 10 large eggs

2 cups whole milk or half and half

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

About 6 slices (8 ounces) day-old bread, sliced into cubes

2 cups grated cheese, any variety (I used sharp cheddar) 1 tablespoon butter or olive

oil

1/2 cup onion, diced 1/4 cup bell pepper, diced 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced 1/2 cup green onions, sliced 1 to 2 cups ham, cubed

If you wish to bake this immediately: Preheat the oven to 350 F. Grease or spray a 9-by13-inch casserole dish. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper; set aside. Arrange the bread to cover the bottom of the dish and sprinkle cheese evenly over the top. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add butter or oil. Sauté the onion, bell pepper and mushrooms until softened. Stir in the green onion and ham, then spread the mixture evenly over the bread. Pour the egg mixture on top, making sure it soaks into the bread. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then bake for 50 to 60 minutes, until the top is golden and the center springs back when touched. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

To Refrigerate: Assemble the casserole as instructed, cover tightly, and refrigerate overnight or up to one day. Bake according to the instructions above when ready to serve.

To Freeze: Prepare the casserole in your baking dish. Wrap tightly with plastic wrap, followed by aluminum foil, and freeze for up to 2--3 months. If using raw protein (meat, poultry, or seafood), cook it thoroughly before assembling the casserole.

To Bake from Frozen: For best results, thaw the casserole overnight in the refrigerator, then bake as directed. Alternatively, bake straight from frozen: remove plastic wrap, cover with foil, and bake at 350 F for 60 minutes. Remove the foil and bake an additional 30 minutes, checking that the internal temperature reaches 165 F.

Recipe Variations:

* Swap the ham for cooked breakfast sausage, crumbled bacon or even diced turkey for a different protein twist.

* Add variety with veggies like chopped spinach, kale or diced zucchini for a nutrient boost. Swap the bell pepper for roasted red peppers or sun-dried tomatoes for a bolder flavor.

* Prefer a spicier kick? Use pepper jack cheese and stir in a small can of diced green chiles.

* For a meatless option, leave out the protein and load up on your favorite vegetables-mushrooms, broccoli, or asparagus are all great choices.

With endless possibilities, this breakfast casserole is your go-to recipe for any occasion.

Lifestyle expert Patti Diamond is the pennypinching, 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. © 2024 King Features Synd., Inc.

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the bottom of each pepper half so that it will lie flat when cut-side up (making them steady is important so the filling stays intact during baking). Chop the trimmings into small pieces and set aside.

Toss the pepper halves in a medium bowl with the olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and several grinds of black pepper. Set aside. Stir together the softened cream cheese and reserved pepper trimmings in another medium bowl until smooth. Gently fold in the crabmeat and season with salt and pepper.

Fill each pepper half with about 1 tablespoon of the crab mixture so it comes over the top of the pepper slightly. Place on the prepared baking sheet and bake until the filling is beginning to brown, about 18 minutes. Serve warm.

bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, combine the heavy cream,

mascarpone, sugar, coffee liqueur, cocoa powder, espresso powder, and vanilla. Mix on low speed to combine and then slowly raise the speed, until it forms firm peaks.

To assemble the cake, arrange chocolate chip cookies flat in an 8-inch springform pan, covering the bottom as much as possible. (I break some cookies to fill in the spaces.) Spread a fifth of the mocha whipped cream evenly over the cookies. Place another layer of cookies on top, lying flat and touching, followed by another fifth of the cream. Continue layering cookies and cream until there are 5 layers of each, ending with a layer of cream. Smooth the top, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight. Run a small sharp knife around the outside of the cake and remove the sides of the pan. Sprinkle the top with the chocolate, cut in wedges, and serve cold.

Pottery talents run in the family

Della Robbia Pottery

Would you believe that one of the most prominent figures in American art pottery came from England? Frederick Hurten Rhead was born in England in 1880 and started his ceramics career by working with his father, Frederick Alfred Rhead. Talent for pottery apparently ran in the family; Frederick Hurten’s uncles George Woolliscroft Rhead and Louis John Rhead, his sister Charlotte and his brother Harry also worked in ceramics.

Frederick Hurten was the art director for Roseville Pottery in Ohio from 1904 to 1908. During his time as there, he created Roseville’s most famous art pottery line, Della Robbia.

This vase, which sold at Morphy Auctions for $5,632, is an excellent example of Roseville’s

Della Robbia and the attention it receives at auctions. This pottery line, named after a sculptor from the Italian Renaissance, features carved relief designs and multiple hand-applied glazes. Rhead created the designs, but other artists made the carvings and applied the glazes.

* * * Q: I recently inherited a stamp collection with over 6,000 stamps foreign and from the United States. It is believed to be from my grandfather

back in the 1920s when he was in the Navy. The dates on the stamps are from the 1860s and ‘70s to the 1930s. I would like to find out what the collection is worth or to sell certain stamps. A: The best way to find a value for your stamps is to take them to an expert for an appraisal. Stamp collecting is highly specialized, and collectors and dealers alike tend to be very knowledgeable and passionate. Look for a specialized stamp dealer in your area. Some coin and jewelry dealers also buy and sell stamps. Check the National Stamp Dealers Association (www.nsdainc.org). The American Philatelic Society (www.stamps.org) can help you find more resources.

* * TIP: Don’t like to haggle over prices? Write the price you will offer on a small card and give it to the dealer to consider. Or ask the dealer to write down the lowest acceptable price. Probably a good ploy for very expensive antiques or art.

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CURRENT PRICES

Fulper, lamp, perfume, figural, ballet dancer,

shaded yellow tutu, yellow base, electric, 1920s, $60. Picture, tinsel, still life, flowers, blue and white, green leaves, in vase, white, scrolled handles, foil ground, gilt frame, late 19th century, 27 1/2 x 23 1/2 inches, $110.

Furniture, bureau, cottage, painted, four drawers, leafy vine, wood pulls, leaf escutcheons, paneled sides, shaped apron, bracket feet, Victorian, 35 x 38 1/2 x 17 inches, $130.

Rug, Swedish, flatweave, seven horizontal panels, geometrics alternating with serrated chevrons, blue, white, tan, fringed ends, 6 feet 8 inches x 4 feet 7 inches, $385.

Silver plate, place card holder, figural, frog, head raised, bulging eyes, box, Saint Hilaire, Paris, 20th century, 1 1/4 inches, 18 pieces, $505.

Pottery-Asian, vase, copper red glaze, shades to black, vertical ridges, small closed handles, short foot, earthenware, Japan, 12 inches, $1,150. Fireplace, chenets, andirons, gilt bronze, dragon, head turned, wings and tail extended, hoof front feet, on rectangular base, Napoleon III, 14 1/2 x 19 1/2 x 5 3/4 inches, $3,584. For more collecting news, tips and resources, visit www.Kovels.com © 2024 King Features Synd., Inc.

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TOP TEN MOVIES

Your breakfast secret weapon: The make-ahead casserole

Pottery talents run in the family

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