Willmar Reminder | March 31, 2024

Core Values

John’s and Jeff’s core values of teamwork, integrity, and commitment are very important to them. They know from experience that customers want only one number to call and want to be greeted by staff that is not only knowledgeable in their field but are also friendly and compelled to help. That’s why it made sense to have SB Restoration Services and Scotty’s Exteriors work as a team.

SB Restoration

answering the call for help in the mid-1980s originally as Steam Brothers. The business started with carpet cleaning and water damage restoration for homes and businesses local to the Waite Park and the St. Cloud area. John Muller joined the Steam Brothers company early on and he is currently the active owner of SB Restoration Services. Scotty’s Exteriors started helping homeowners

Jeff

Who is Scotty’s Exteriors?

Jeff Schneider and John Muller

that relate to new construction, remodeling, and outdoor living spaces, such as

the design and building of your new deck to your larger home renovations.

When disaster strikes you can count on the team to answer the telephone 24/7 to help you with that emergency that’s caused by fire, water, storm, and mold. You don’t have to worry about who else to call because SB Restoration Services pride’s themselves on handling the complete project from the initial call and working directly with your insurance company. Their team of project managers, cleaners, and restoration professionals

ensure that your claim is handled quickly, correctly, and thoroughly.

To compliment the construction the cleaning division is still an important value to both companies. Not only does the cleaning division offer construction and emergency restoration cleaning they also provide a wide range of services to commercial businesses and residents that include carpet, furniture, duct, general, and additional cleaning services.

Sunday

Women’s

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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.

Parkinson’s Disease support group: CCM Health Wellness Center, Montevideo, 3:30 p.m., 320-321-8240

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.

Veterans and Active Duty Military: Willmar Community Center, 9:30 to 11 a.m.; informal coffee time for veterans and spouses; 320-894-7840. All firefighters, police officers, and rescue squad members are invited to join.

SAIL exercise: Atwater Community Center, 9:45 a.m.

Dementia Support Group: Bethesda, Willmar, 10 a.m.

SAIL exercise: Willmar Community Center, 10:15 a.m.

SAIL exercise: Dethlefs Community Center, Spicer, 10:15 a.m.

Kiwanis: Kandiyohi County Historical Society Museum, Willmar, noon Hand & Foot Cards: Willmar Community Center, 12:30 p.m.

Bingo: Dethlefs Community Center, Spicer, 1 p.m.

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

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

Wednesday Veterans coffee: Dethlefs Community Center, Spicer, 9 a.m.

Coffee and conversation: 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

Lions Club: Kandiyohi County Historical Society Museum, Willmar, 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 Terry Nelson, 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.

Caregivers Support Group: Bethesda, Willmar, 1:30 p.m.

Aging Wisely: Willmar Community Center, 1:30 p.m.

NAMI: Willmar Public Library, 6:30 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.

Senior Dance: Willmar Community Center, 1

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19)

You might feel a little sheepish about admitting your feelings for a certain someone. But do it anyway. Your sincerity will make the right impression.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) It’s a good time to clean out the clutter in your home. It’s also a good time to sort out personal priorities and make decisions about certain relationships.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Avoid getting caught up in conflicting advice, even from trusted friends and family members. You need to dig for your own facts and make choices accordingly.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Conflicting aspects cause some confusion, both on the job and in your personal life. Try to keep your balance as you work things out to your benefit.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Money matters become especially taxing for many Leos this week. Pay careful attention to details so that you can avoid more complicated financial problems later on.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Don’t let regret for a past, rash act keep you from moving on. Meanwhile, a good friend reaches out to help you, and a family dispute needs to be resolved quickly.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Someone you thought was an ally suddenly creates on-the-job problems. Wait for the fuss and fury to end before going ahead with your plans.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) You’re moving into a more favorable period in your personal life. Continue to be patient and allow those pesky problems to work themselves out.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Ask questions about a financial matter in your family. Don’t rely on reassurances. Insist on proof that all is as it should be. And if isn’t, why not?

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Personal relationships continue to improve. Vital information comes in about a matter that

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Your financial situation continues to improve. Meanwhile, a family member makes demands on your time. Give what you can, but save some for yourself. You need it.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) That romantic attraction you’ve tried to ignore grows stronger. In addition, a former business associate turns up with important news that could affect your financial future.

BORN THIS WEEK: You have a quiet strength that often surprises people. You are sensitive to the needs of others, even if you sometimes ignore your own.

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KOVELS ANTIQUES AND COLLECTING

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At first glance, this silver standing rabbit chewing on a silver carrot has a few things in common with Easter collectibles. It’s metal, like the tin or iron Easter bunnies made as toys or doorstops. Like a candy container, it is hollow with a removable lid so it can hold a consumable treat. But unlike most Easter collectibles, which tend to be made for children, this rabbit has a decidedly adult purpose: It’s a cocktail shaker.

The word “cocktail” appeared in print to refer to a mixed drink about 1806. Today’s cocktails have their roots in the Prohibition era of the 1920s to the 1930s. Speakeasies created mixed drinks to disguise the unpleasant taste of bootleg liquor.

Cocktails became more popular as people started making them at home. Silver manufacturers quickly realized they could make cocktail shakers as luxury items. Figural shakers were especially stylish and continue to please collectors. Animal figures are always popular in decorative arts, and cocktail shakers are no exception. The animal’s

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neck is a convenient point for the lid to detach, and a beak or snout provides a spot for a spout.

A buyer paid $6,150 for this rabbit cocktail shaker at Morphy Auctions. The carrot in its mouth is a removable cap for its spout.

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Q: I have several salt and pepper shakers I would like to get appraised. Do you know someone who can do that?

I live in Canada.

A: There are several major appraisal associations that list appraisers by specialty and area. We’ve listed them before, and you can find them in the Business Directory on Kovels.com. First, decide what kind of appraisal you need. The value for insurance purposes may require a written appraisal by an expert. If you want to know what the salt and pepper shakers are selling for today, check online prices,

including sold prices on websites like eBay. If the salt and pepper shakers are silver, they are worth at least the meltdown value of silver. Don’t forget, the value for insurance purposes is a retail price and can be different from the price you will get if you want to sell them.

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TIP: It is said that you can clean silver with a banana peel mashed in a blender.

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CURRENT PRICES

World War II poster, Join Red Cross, four U.S. military men in uniform marching with Red Cross nurse, R.C. Kauffmann, c. 1942, 14 1/2 x 19 1/2 inches, $150.

Stoneware crock, cobalt blue wreath, stamped J. Burger Jr., Rochester, N.Y., straight sides, thick banded rim, ear handles, 4 gallons, 11 1/4 inches, $295.

Wood carving, sculpture, Angel, abstract angular form, David Fels, 1983, 61 3/4 x 29 inches, $475.

For more collecting news, tips and resources, visit www.Kovels.com

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BY TONY RIZZO HOLLYWOOD

-- I wonder if Al Pacino’s upcoming memoir, “Sonny Boy,” will include his recent incident at the Oscars? Apparently, minutes before he took the stage, the producers told Pacino not to read the list of 10 Best Picture nominees. It was such a last-minute decision that they didn’t even tell host Jimmy Kimmel they’d decided to do so. Pacino was his usual scattered self, and Kimmel remarked, “I guess he’s never watched an awards show before. It seems everyone in America knows the rhythm of how it’s supposed to go!” Pacino admitted, “It was not my intention to omit them, rather a choice by the producers not to have them said again.” The 83-year-old actor has been nominated nine times for an Oscar and won in 1993 for “Scent of a Woman.”

“I wrote ‘Sonny Boy’ to express what I’ve seen and been through in my life,” Pacino confessed. “It’s been an incredibly personal and revealing

experience to reflect on this journey and what acting allowed me to do and the worlds it has opened up.”

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Best Actor winner Cillian Murphy (“Oppenheimer”) has already completed his next film -“Small Things like These” with Emily Watson. It premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival in February.

Best Actress winner Emma Stone is going from “Poor Things” to “Kinds of Kindness,” a contemporary anthology film that consists of three different stories set in the United States. Jesse Plemons and Willem Dafoe will co-star, with the three stars playing a different role in each of the three stories.

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Best Supporting Actor winner Robert Downey Jr. (“Oppenheimer”) is one of the producers of the upcoming HBO historical black-comedy television series “The Sympathizer.” He will also appear in the miniseries in several antagonist roles.

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37-year-old Da’Vine Joy Randolph, who starred on Broadway in “Ghost: The Musical” (in the role that gave Whoopi Goldberg an Oscar), has two films in the can after her recent Oscar win: “Shadow Force” with Kerry Washington and “Bride Hard” with Rebel Wilson, Justin

Hartley, Anna Chlumsky and Stephen Dorff. *** Christopher Nolan took home more than one Oscar for Best Director and Best Picture. His pay for directing “Oppenheimer” was just south of $100 million, from the combination of his salary, back-end compensation from the billion-dollar box-office grosses, and the bonus from winning two Oscars. His next project looks to be his screenplay for a film based on the 1960s TV series “The Prisoner,” which starred Patrick McGoohan.

Ironically, last year’s Best Actress, Michelle Yeoh, has a few upcoming films with release dates, from “Wicked” on Nov. 27, 2024 and “Wicked Part Two” on Nov. 26, 2025 to “Avatar 3” on Dec. 19, 2025 and “Avatar 4” on Dec. 21, 2029. But the poor girl’s still looking for work because these films have already been completed, so expect to see this Best Actress winner “Everywhere All at Once” as she tries to fill the gap between now and 2029.

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Figural cocktail shakers, like this silver-plated rabbit, were popular in the 1920s and ‘30s and have been reproduced more recently.

Embrace the season with a tangy twist - Lemon polenta cake

BY PATTI DIAMOND

Welcome to spring, where zest meets zing!

As we bid adieu to winter’s chill, ready to embrace the warmth of spring, it’s time to infuse our kitchens with the vibrant flavors of the season. And what better way to welcome the sunshine than with a delightful, unexpected treat? Introducing the Lemon Polenta Cake -- a delectable twist on the Italian classic. It’s perfect for your Easter celebration, too!

Now, I know what you’re thinking. Polenta in a dessert? Trust me, I’ve been there. But once you experience the harmonious marriage of sweet and tart, brought to life by the humble cornmeal, you’ll be singing a different tune.

Picture this: a buttery, moist, tender crumb, slightly chewy, infused with the zesty brightness of freshly squeezed lemons. It’s like indulging in a slice of sunshine itself.

This Lemon Polenta Cake traces its roots back to the rustic kitchens of the northern regions of Italy, where polenta is a staple ingredient. Inspired by the abundance of lemons in the Mediterranean climate, bakers sought to infuse cornmeal with the bright, tangy zest of citrus.

In a world of dietary restrictions, this Lemon Polenta Cake comes to the rescue, proudly sporting its gluten-free badge thanks to the absence of traditional

flour. And let’s not forget that light, fruity olive oil can substitute for butter for our dairy-free friends.

LEMON POLENTA CAKE

Yield: 12 servings

Total Time: 55 minutes

For the cake:

1 3/4 cups almond meal/ almond flour

3/4 cup fine cornmeal polenta

1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1 1/2 cups butter (softened)

1 cup granulated sugar

Zest of 2 large lemons (save juice for syrup)

3 eggs

For the syrup:

Juice of 2 lemons, about 1/2 cup

3/4 cup powdered sugar

Preheat oven to 350

F. Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper and grease sides with butter. In a mixing bowl, combine almond meal, cornmeal and baking powder (dry ingredients), and set aside. In another bowl, using a hand mixer, beat butter, sugar and lemon zest until pale (wet ingredients).

You’re going to mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients in three stages.

To the wet ingredients, add roughly one third of the almond/cornmeal mixture, followed by 1 egg, and continue to beat. Alternate dry ingredients and eggs until it’s all incorporated, beating the whole time.

Scoop the batter into the prepared pan. Bake the

cake on the center rack until it’s golden brown, and a cake tester or toothpick comes out relatively clean, about 35-38 minutes.

Although the cake will be done, it might seem a bit soft in the center, that’s alright. Leaving the cake in the pan, place it on a rack and let it cool for 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, make the syrup by boiling together the lemon juice and powdered sugar in a small saucepan until the sugar is dissolved.

Pearce the top of the cake all over with a cake tester or toothpick. Pour the warm syrup over the top of the cake, then let the cake cool completely in the pan.

To serve, run a thin knife or small spatula along the edges, then remove the springform sides. If desired, garnish with powdered sugar and blueberries. Slice and enjoy! Refrigerate any leftovers.

As you slice into this lemony masterpiece, let its sunny disposition remind you that spring is not just a season, it’s a state of mind. So, gather your loved ones, and keep spreading joy, one slice of lemon polenta cake at a time.

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.

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BROWN BUTTER SNICKERDOODLE COOKIE CUPS

Serves 36

1/4 teaspoon

salt, and the apple pie spice. In a large mixing bowl, beat 1/2 Cup of the firm brown butter and 1/3 Cup each of granulated and brown sugar - on medium until fluffy. (Set aside the remaining brown butter to soften) Add egg and beat until well combined. Beat in 1 tsp vanilla extract and then gradually add flour mixture, beating until combined. Stir in 2

Tablespoons finely chopped almonds.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and coat thirty six 1 3/4-inch muffin cups with nonstick spray. In a small bowl, stir together 1/4 Cup granulated sugar and the cinnamon. Shape dough into 36 balls and roll them in the sugar mixture to coat. Place a ball into each prepared muffin cup and evenly press the dough into the bottom and up the sides of each cup. Bake about 8 minutes or until lightly browned. Use the rounded side of a measuring spoon to press down the centers of the cookie cups. Let cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes and then loosen and remove them from the muffin cups to cool completely.

Filling:

In a large mixing bowl, beat the remaining brown butter on medium until creamy- about 1 minute. Beat in 1/2 Cup powdered sugar until combined. Add the 1 Tablespoon milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla and Continue beating until well combined- 1-2 minutes or until fluffy (add additional milk if necessary). Spoon or pipe filling into each cooled cookie cup. Top with almonds and/or cranberries if desired. Enjoy!

2nd Imdieke to appoint John Kaye to the At-Large position on the AIS Task Force was on vote unanimously adopted. The Commissioners gave their committee reports for information purposes only.

On motion the County Board meeting was adjourned until 9:00 A.M., March 19, 2024.

ATTEST:

BY THE BOARD: Kelsey Baker Clerk of Board Roger Imdieke Chairman (Mar. 31, 2024)

A public hearing will be held by the Kandiyohi County Planning Commission on Monday, April 8, 2024 at 7:00 PM in

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