Aberdeen Magazine Sept/Oct 2013

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Volume 1 | Issue 4 | 2013

FEATURE

The Aberdeen Railway Station Canteen started August 19, 1943. The effort was supported by the Red Cross and USO in a space donated by the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul, and Pacific Railroad.

Called to Serve: Women of the WWII Pheasant Canteen A group of women work to keep history alive

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IN THIS ISSUE 2 From the Editor THE HUB 5 Buzz What’s all the hum about?

6 Scene Were you there?

10 Taste Sammy’s Restaurant & Omelette Shoppe: Starting the day off right

12 Spotlight The fabric of her life: Local fabric artist Cheryl Olson

13 Copy and Chamomile

A look at My Beloved World

14 Style THE GOODS: It just gets better with age

16 THE LOOK: Ready for the hunt 20 Open House Studio 9 IN THE BACK 26 Event Calendar We’ll see you there!

Featured Event: The South Dakota Film Festival

28 Hometown Tourist Live like you’re on vacation

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From the Editor

ON THE COVER

MADE JUST FOR ME

Barb says you’re never too old for Halloween.

Reflecting on a special Halloween

by BARB ANDREWS

Vera Lilly, one of four members of the WWII Pheasant Canteen Team, proudly wears an original 1940’s Red Cross uniform.

In the roll-up your-sleeves spirit embodied by Rosie the Riveter, Vera, along with many others, helped serve meals to hungry troops passing through Aberdeen on their way to war. The uniform is part of a collection of Canteen memorabilia on display at the Dacotah Prairie Museum and the historic Milwaukee Depot.

Cover Photo Illustration: Dan Niemi

FALL IS UPON US. We realize summer is on its way out, and we search for ways to grab on to one last “hurrah” before winter settles in.

Hunters abound and road trippers cruise the countryside. As the leaves change from green to gold we think back to days gone by, to Aberdeen’s past and our own place in its history. At moments that have made us who we are today.

I can recall a moment like that in my life, which occurred one memorable Halloween: Though I grew up in a family with a very modest income, my mother always managed to do the best with what we had. One year for Halloween I wanted to be a princess. She said, “How about a witch?” I had been a witch the year before and the year before that and still had the nylon black hat structured with thin poseable wire all bent up in the back of my closet.

“Not a witch!” I begged. I was so over being a witch. I insisted again, this time with force, “I want to be a princess. Pretty princesses get the most candy!”

In the 1980’s there were these plasticky Halloween “capes” that came with a plastic mask secured by a single string of elastic. The cape, complete with ties up the back, looked like a waterproof hospital gown or something you’d wear if you were about to do an autopsy.

Whatever you were supposed to be could be represented by the uniform cape and mask. If you were a turtle? A green cape, creepy green turtle face. A bear? Same shaped cape, brown plastic mask, and creepy bear face. “I want to be a princess!” I shouted. “But a real princess. Not just a princess mask!”

That Halloween, my mother went to Gibson’s Discount Center (formerly located in the New Life Fellowship Church) and reluctantly picked up the standard “princess” plastic cape. With disillusion, she shuffled through the selection of princess masks, all looking just like the ones I’d specifically asked not to wear.

Then an idea struck her. Whenever we’d go to Burger King I loved wearing the golden paper crown they handed out with a kid’s meal. They were adjustable to fit my small head and were adorned with colorful rhinestones at the tip of each peak.

She brought home the paper crown and plastic cape and presented them to me. I must admit I was skeptical at first. Then she fitted the crown on my head, and two beautiful golden yarn braids she’d attached to the crown cascaded down my side. I stuck out my arms and she draped the princess cape around me and tied it in the back. She pulled out a tube of lipstick and painted pink lips and rosy cheeks on my face.

She had made a wand from a yardstick topped with a golden cardboard star.

I traipsed to the bathroom and looked in the mirror. And there she was in the reflection, staring back at me from across the sink—a beautiful, enchanted, fairytale princess, just like Sleeping Beauty or Cinderella. It was that day I learned a valuable lesson. It isn’t when you get just what you want that you’re the happiest, but instead when you get what every one of us needs: one of a kind gestures of made-just-foryou love. That’s the stuff the sweetest memories are made of. //////////////////////////////////////////

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Alexander Mitchell Public Library book club member.

Reviews the upcoming book club book and pairs it with a favorite tea.

NSU student, writer, and Aberdeen Magazine summer intern. She contributed several fascinating articles to this issue.

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THE ABERDEEN RUMMAGE SALE

A rummage sale happening every day of the week

WANT TO SEE if one man’s (or woman’s) trash might be your treasure? Check out the Aberdeen Rummage Sale facebook page. It has all the fun of rummaging without using any gas. Plus, you don’t have to get up at six in the morning in order to get the good stuff.

New items are being posted all the time. You can get anything from concert tickets to home appliances. If you’ve got some extra treasures lying around, post them on Aberdeen Rummage Sale facebook page. That set of old golf clubs gathering dust in your garage might be just what your neighbor is looking for to start their new favorite hobby.

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BLACKOUT MOTORS mixes a passion for unique, expressive custom motorcycles with the always-reliable South Dakota work ethic.

Owner James Washnok made his childhood dream a reality by creating distinct, one-ofa-kind, quality bikes. Last year, the Blackout Motors team traveled to their first Sturgis Motorcycle Rally with their first two bikes and came back calling themselves “award winning bike builders.” They are also members of the national elite group, Chop-in Block Builders.

PROFILING BEAUTY has brought a new kind of yoga to Aberdeen. It’s called Hot Yoga.

Heating the room to a balmy 104 degrees allows your joints, ligaments, and muscles to stretch farther than with regular yoga, increasing the benefits. The newly remodeled fitness studio located in Profiling Beauty offers a peaceful sanctuary where you can de-stress.

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FOLLOW THE CROWD! And the smell of fresh bread, of course. Railhaus Bakery, LLC of Canton, SD has become a regular hot spot at the Aberdeen Farmers Market on Thursdays in Central Park. They bake up buttery, flaky layers of delicious authentic German pastries and hearty, seedy German-inspired breads. One of the favorites, a sweet caramelized pastry called the “pig ear” is usually sold out within a couple of hours. Booths open at 3 p.m. sharp, so don’t miss out!

Horst Jahn of Railhaus Bakery, LLC drives from Canton every Thursday to participate in the Aberdeen Farmers Market.

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Big hearts. Tiny bubbles.

A PERFECT EVENING

Sherry Campbell, Kristi Wagner, Margie Washnok, Katie Wagner, and Emily Campbell

And for a good cause IT WAS AN ENCHANTED NIGHT filled with elegance, class, and wine.

On June 20, Kessler’s hosted a wine tasting fundraiser called “Grape Times” at Parkview Nursery. There were over 200 different varieties of wines, a wide array of hors d’oeuvres provided

by Kessler’s, live entertainment, and a silent auction. Tickets were $50 per person and included a premium wine glass. There was also a VIP reserve tasting before the event at $100 per person. Around 750 people attended the event and raised $25,000 for SPURS Therapeutic Riding Center.

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SPURS Therapeutic Riding Center is located on a 40-acre lot just north of Aberdeen.

The rider is the reason SINCE 1992, SPURS has been saddling up to serve children and adults with a wide range of special needs.

Horseback riding offers a unique, three-dimensional movement that benefits individuals with a multitude of physical disabilities. Participants are given physical freedoms and develop leadership skills through the riding experience. ///// For more information or to volunteer, contact Amy Woods at (605) 290-8195.

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SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2013 Grape Times photos: Troy McQuillen

SPURS photos courtesy SPURS Therapeutic Riding Center

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What have we always said is the most important thing?

A GOOD BREAKFAST STARTS WITH THREE EGGS AND A FAMILY TRADITION

And no one goes home hungry

by MINA SOLINGER

Located at 212 S. Main St., Aberdeen, SD Sammy’s is open 7 days a week: Monday to Saturday 6 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and Sunday 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

SAMMY’S OMELETTE SHOPPE has been a part of the Downtown Aberdeen scene since January 5th, 2000.

Owners and Aberdeen natives Len and Emma Scherr decided to start the restaurant after Len left the printing business. “We thought it would be easy to open our own business,” said Len. “Boy, were we in for a surprise. It’s not as easy as you think.” They decided to name their new restaurant “Sammy’s” after their daughter Samantha, who was ten years old at the time. Through all the hard work, Len and Emma have enjoyed satisfying customers with their simple matter-of-fact philosophy, “People should be able to get full without spending a lot of money.”

During the week, Sammy’s Omelette Shoppe is a quiet little mom and pop cafe, but all that changes when the weekend rolls around. Then crowds pack the tiny food joint with over 200 patrons, and the busiest time of year is right around the corner. During hunting season, Sammy’s is the hot spot for a hearty meal fit for a vigorous day of sportsmanship. Hunters from around the country remember fondly the experience they had at Sammy’s, and they capture it by purchasing Sammy’s souvenir mug.

“We’ve sold over three thousand of these cups already,” says Len, as he proudly holds up the shiny blue mug. The mugs have traveled across the nation, “from New York to Florida to California.”

The desire to run a downtown omelette shop was in Emma’s blood. Her mother, Vivian Melcher, used to run the old downtown restaurant known as The Eagles Nest.

The Eagles Nest, which featured breakfast foods such as the omelette, and other café-style items, was the inspiration for Sammy’s menu. When Len and Emma opened Sammy’s, they brought Vivian over to help run it, creating an instant recipe for success.

Sammy’s is unique in that it holds true to that feeling of a small town country café although it’s in the middle of a growing city. The mixture of satisfying, affordable food and a casual atmosphere makes for an enjoyable experience. Sammy’s is definitely a must-stop for both locals and visitors alike. //////////////////////////////////////////////

Sammy’s supreme omelette is packed with all the fixins and smothered in a creamy sauce $9.49 Sammy’s souvenir mug $7.95

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WE THOUGHT IT WOULD BE EASY TO OPEN OUR OWN BUSINESS. BOY, WERE WE IN FOR A SURPRISE.

Breakfast or lunch, Len Scherr loves providing his customers with a homestyle meal that’s delicious and affordable.

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KEVIN’S BACON Even celebrities love the taste of a classic hometown eatery. In 2009, while in town for the South Dakota Film Festival, Kevin Costner enjoyed a satisfying breakfast at Sammy’s.

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HUEVOS RANCHEROS RANCH EGGS

Take your own crack at breakfast

by LAUREN YARBOROUGH NIKOLAS

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THE FLAVORS AND TEXTURES of this southern mainstay are irresistible. In its most basic sense, it’s simply eggs, served with a tortilla.

But that’s not really any fun is it? The versatility of this dish is endless, so don’t be afraid to experiment! I prefer the more gourmet (aka time consuming) version, but it’s completely customizable to fit your own cooking schedule and skill level.

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HUEVOS I prefer my eggs scrambled, but if you do not, just empty the pan of the veggies and add them after the eggs are cooked to your liking. I usually make huevos rancheros to use up all those little bits of vegetables left over from other meals.

You will need:

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½ bell pepper ¼ medium onion, or a hand full of chives 1 medium ripe tomato 4 mushrooms Pickled, or raw jalapeño (optional) 2 Cups Monterey Jack Cheese and fresh cilantro for topping 6 eggs 2 Tbs. milk or water

Slice and dice all the veggies to a palatable size, and sauté in a skillet on medium heat with a few tablespoons of butter or olive oil. Whisk eggs with the milk (or water) and a pinch of salt, and add to the skillet when the vegetables are soft.

Stir and whisk constantly until all is cooked through. You can even add a few tablespoons of your favorite salsa for some extra flavor.

If you do not have time to tackle this delicious step, salsa works well. I prefer Mrs. Renfro’s of any flavor, available in Kessler’s “ethnic” food section. Any left over chili sauce can be stored in zip-top baggies in your freezer for quick enchiladas, or to add to a pot of chili. You will need:

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7 dried hatch chilies (available at Walmart) 6-7 cups of water A few pinches of salt A clove of garlic ½ cup of olive oil ½ to ¾ cup all-purpose flour A small blender or food processor, wire whisk, large pot

Remove the seeds and simmer dried hatch chilies in the 6-7 cups of water for about 30-40 minutes. Once softened, scoop out the chilies and put them in a blender with some of the water from the pan (reserve any remaining water in a separate bowl) then blend with a few pinches of salt and the garlic. Let the blender run for about 3 minutes to ensure the chili’s exterior skin will not leave any unsavory shreds in your otherwise smooth sauce. In your pan, over medium heat, add the olive oil and some of the reserved chili water. Then whisk in flour. Slowly pour the chili puree into the pan, and whisk until it reaches gravy consistency. You can add a little more flour if it seems to be taking too long.

PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER:

Simply scoop the huevos on a plate, drizzle with the chili sauce, top with Monterey Jack cheese, and garnish with your cilantro. Serve alongside the fresh tortillas and be prepared to feast. I’ve never met one person who did not love this dish. It’s so substantial, I’m sure no one would complain if it were served for any meal of the day. /////////////// Photo: Lauren Yarborough Nikolas

Fresh hot flour tortillas are my absolute favorite things! They are free of additives, preservatives, and require only a tortilla press (available at Target or Walmart) and a bowl, a few basic ingredients, and maybe a little practice. In a pinch, of course, the store-bought versions are perfectly fine. You will need:

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3 cups all-purpose flour 2 tsp. baking soda ¾ tsp. salt About 1 cup of warm water Tortilla press (or rolling pin), damp towel, two cloth napkins, mixing bowl

Combine flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl. Gradually stir in the warm water, just enough to make a crumbly dough. Work the dough in the bowl with your hands until it all sticks together and forms a ball easily. Add a little water to any dry spots if need be. Next, divide the dough into 12 balls and let rest under plastic wrap or a damp towel for about 15 minutes. Preheat your skillet on medium heat about 5 minutes before the rest time has expired.

After the rest time, you can flatten the ball of dough with your hands and roll it out with a rolling pin until it’s about 9 inches around, rolling from the center to the edges so that it does not get too thin in any one spot. Or, if you’d like to go the easy route, put the ball of dough in your tortilla press! Peel the dough carefully off the rolling surface and lay it evenly in the pan. It should only take a few minutes on either side, but feel free to check it frequently until you get the hang of it. Repeat these steps until you have a plate full of fresh tortillas! I usually set mine on a cloth napkin to avoid condensation, and cover them with the second napkin to keep them hot.

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THE FABRIC OF HER LIFE

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Cheryl Olson transforms fabric into an art form

by MINA SOLINGER CREATING HAS ALWAYS BEEN a part of Cheryl Olson’s life. An energetic mother of five and grandmother of three, Cheryl had expressed her creativity in practical ways, such as baking and sewing her children’s clothing. Then, when her children were older, Cheryl decided to enroll at NSU. While taking a design class, she suddenly realized creating was more than just a practical skill. It was her true passion.

After completing a fine arts degree, Cheryl attended the Art Quilt Tahoe retreat on Lake Tahoe. Here she was introduced to a kind of art called “Fiber Art”, which brought her passion and her practical skills together. Fiber Art, or art quilt, is an art form that uses fabric instead of paint or clay. “The world of Fiber Art opened up new doors with limitless creative possibilities,” said Cheryl.

Cheryl has immersed herself in the world of Fiber Art, creating hand-dyed cotton, commercial, and silk fabrics, screen-printing, painting, and using batiks and discharge dyeing methods. Regionally, she serves as the Studio Art Quilt Association representative for North and South Dakota.

Locally, she is an active member of the Aberdeen Area Quilt Guild (AAQG).

Cheryl has also entered and placed in numerous competitions, winning third at an International Machine Quilting Showcase in Kansas City, KS. She also won “Best of Show” at the Brown County Fair and first place at Fargo’s Indian Summer Quilt Show and Conference. She wants to share the joy of art quilts with others and has done so by teaching classes at the ARRC, Woman’s Song, the Huron State Quilt Guild, and the AAQG. Cheryl not only enjoys making these quilts, but also teaches others how to make them. She has taught at the AARC for several years and will teach a class called “Painting the Fabric” this fall. Cheryl will also teach a class called “Color Theory Quilts” in Pierre. In the spring, she will be teaching a dye workshop at her home. Her work is currently for sale at the Artworks Coop Gallery. You can also check out her blog at www.cherylolsonartquilts.com for information about classes she’s going to teach and pictures of her quilts. /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Cheryl shares her passion for life through layers of color and nature-inspired images that speak to her.

Upon the Waters

Catch a Wave

Cattails

Even Among the Thistles

Under the Sea

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Photo: Troy McQuillen

AFTER SKETCHING and gathering information and ideas, she works out the piece’s color scheme and dyes the fabric.

FROM THERE, SHE MAKES a final black and white draft of the design that will appear on the fabric and enlarges it to use as a template.

PIECES OF FABRIC ARE CUT and assembled as if they were being painted on to the design. The fabric is then either backed with a fusible web that attaches when ironed or sewn into place.

WHEN THE TOP PIECE is completed, it is embellished with paint, thread, beads, and more ornate fabrics such as sheer lamé and organza.

THE FINAL STEP is to layer the top piece, batting and fabric backing. The pieces are then sewn together using a technique called free-motion quilting.

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THE CREATION OF ONE ART QUILT TAKES UP TO THREE MONTHS TO COMPLETE FROM START TO FINISH. HERE IS CHERYL’S PROCESS STEP-BYSTEP:

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Mango to the moon.

Teapot and cup provided by Junk In My Trunk Antiques and Collectibles

BOOK REVIEW:

MY BELOVED WORLD by Sonia Sotomayor

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ORGANIC MANGO

by JENNIFER STREIFEL ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2013, THE AMPL BOOK CLUB will be discussing Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor’s memoir. Justice Sotomayor begins her story with her diagnosis of juvenile (type 1) diabetes. Sonia was born in poverty to Puerto Rican immigrants in Hispanic New York City. Because she was unable to rely on her alcoholic father or her mother, a hard-working nurse, Sonia learned how to give herself the needed daily injections of insulin at the age of seven. She believes that living with diabetes inspired a greater sense of self-reliance and self-discipline than she otherwise might have developed.

In her book, Sonia references the poem “To Puerto Rico (I Return)” written by Puerto Rico’s most famous poet, Jose Gautier Benitez: I return to my beloved world, In love with the land where I was born.

Although Sonia was not born in Puerto Rico herself, she grew up in a world rooted in Puerto Rican culture, and that connection gave her strength. Throughout the first half of the book, she reminisces about her time visiting her extended family on the island of Puerto Rico, where she spent childhood summers eating her fill of mangoes.

Sonia’s story is about hope. It is about how an underprivileged, yet brilliant child overcame a multitude of challenges: diabetes, her father’s death when she was just nine years old, a language barrier, and her struggles to master foreign concepts in her quest to become a lawyer. It tells the story of Sonia’s ascent from poverty to her extraordinary success of becoming a federal judge before the age of forty. Despite the difficulties Sonia faced, she persisted with the support of family, friends, and mentors. She welcomes readers to her beloved world where happy endings are possible. ////////////////////////////////////////////

Photo: Troy McQuillen

Organic Mango Tea I suggest reading this memoir while sipping a cup of mango tea, in honor of Sonia’s vivid memories of eating bags of mangoes picked by her Puerto Rican cousin.

Mango tea contains many cancer-fighting antioxidants, and it has a pleasantly light and fruity taste.

Jennifer Streifel has been an avid library user since 1981 as a college student, then as an elementary school teacher, and has been an AMPL book club member since 1999.

The AMPL book club is free and open to the public. They meet monthly at the Alexander Mitchell Public Library on the second Wednesday at 7 p.m.

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Does the word “vintage” make your mouth water and your heart skip a beat? Check out these exclusive items from three local antique shops. Items pictured are one-of-a-kind finds, so if you see something you can’t live without, you’d better get there first! Shops are constantly restocking with new finds as well.

Felt Wall Hanging $29 Bourdon’s

Hand Painted Stool $45 Hitch ‘N Post

Pepsi-Cola and Girl Picture $25 Junk In My Trunk

Head Vase $55 Hitch ‘N Post Red and White Spice Rack $35 Bourdon’s

Cookie Jar $18 Hitch ‘N Post

Nesting Dolls $7.50 Hitch ‘N Post

Red Double Boiler $5 Hitch ‘N Post

Wood Shell Purse $45 Junk in My Trunk

Thomas Radio $24 Bourdon’s

Basket $7.50 Hitch ‘N Post

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Hilitson Minnow–green $12 | Heddon Chigger–yellow $18 Heddon Dying Flutter–black/white $18 | Heddon King Basser–red/white $56 Hitch ‘N Post SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2013

Photos: Troy McQuillen

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A PERFECT PAIR When local couple Kristin and Derrick Houdek met they knew they were a perfect fit. They do everything together, and hunting is no exception. But while Derrick is all business in his top-of-theline hunting gear from Runnings, Kristin refuses to sacrifice her high fashion sense. So with the help of Maurices, Junk In My Trunk, and Concepts, we gave her a look that shows she’s both gutsy and glamorous. However, Derrick’s still got his doubts about her making it through the whole day in heels.

Photos by Amber Sue Photography

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KRISTIN’S CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES FROM MAURICES Tangerine Stretch Jegging $29 | Tan Mesh Tee $26 | Chestnut Crossbody Purse $24 | Chili Stretch Bracelet $16 | Gold/Silver Feather Earring $10 | Nugget Stone Layered Necklace $14 | Chili Stone Ring $10 | Tear Drop Copper Earrings $16

CONCEPTS, AN AVEDA SALON SPA, provided Kristin’s vibrant makeup and faux dread look. Stylist Gloria Dahme created this look called “barn locks” (which are similar to a dreadlock, only temporary) by first prepping Kristin’s hair with Pure Abundance Style-Prep. Then she applied Volumizing Tonic, and blow-dried the hair straight. Next, with the help of texturizing cream, Gloria twisted one-inch sections from roots-to-ends. She ran a flat iron down each section after it was twisted to secure it into place. Gloria then rubbed and loosened the twists to give them a more organic appearance.

She finished the style with a flexible, lasting hold hairspray called Air Control. All products listed are available at Concepts.

FUR ITEMS FROM JUNK IN MY TRUNK CLOTHING FROM MAURICES Chili Crochet Top striped dress $39 Tangerine V-neck with Pocket $20 Gold Ballstud Earrings $16 Turquoise/Gold Gem Necklace $16 Chestnut Gold Studded Belt $15 SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2013 |

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CLOTHING FROM JUNK IN MY TRUNK Rabbit Fur Coat $30

Tan Brittany Double Buckle Boots $44

CLOTHING FROM MAURICES Choco Tank $15 ACCESSORY FROM JUNK IN MY TRUNK Deerhoof Necklace $15

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1 1/2 lb pheasant breast, cut in thin strips 3 peppers – 1 green, 1 red, & 1 yellow - sliced into 1/2 inch strips 1 large onion sliced into 1/2 inch strips 1 package fajita seasoning 4 tBsP. olive oil, divided 6 flour or wheat tortillas (8 inch) warmed

Directions 1.

In large skillet sauté peppers & onion in 2 TBSP. oil until crisp-tender. Remove from heat.

2. In same skillet add 2 TBSP oil heat to medium/high heat, add pheasant and cook 5 – 6 minutes. Return pepper mixture to pan and heat through.

3. Spoon filling down center of tortillas.

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STUDIO 9 Photos by Annette Schwan

Robin with his two best friends, Missy and Rylie.

ROBIN KAUL, owner of Studio 9 Hair Studio and the Studio 9 apartments above, has created a vintage glam look that adorns his 2,800 square foot apartment. “I’ve obtained a lot of my things at auctions, antique stores, and general thrifting here and everywhere I go,” says Robin. He loves the hunt and finding all kinds of unique pieces to add to his home.////////

The purple settee and gold mirror were purchased at an auction of items from the historic Murdy building.

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STUDIO 9 WAS BUILT IN 1891 AS THE FIRST STATE BANK. 9 GARGOYLES SIT JUST UNDER THE ROOF, GUARDING AGAINST POTENTIAL FOE.

Right Robin’s glass, tables, and desks were primarily acquired from auction sales, less a few pieces from the Ward Hotel.

The dark wood gateleg table pictured here under the long mirror was rescued from a dumpster and refinished to its former glory.

Far Right The spiral staircase adds character and another level to the downtown apartment.

It was purchased with the building, and Robin transferred it to where it is now.

ROBIN STARTED HIS REPUTABLE BUSINESS TWENTYTWO YEARS AGO AND HAD BEEN A “HAIRAPIST” SINCE 1984. ONE OF HIS STYLISTS, CHANDLER WOLF, CREATED THESE TRENDY LOOKS.

Hair photos: Troy McQuillen

This soft, fully textured cut is accented in violet and blue-green, blown dry, and held in place with a gentle finishing spray.

MODEL: TRENE HENDERSON

A fade was done to create this high and tight pompadour, styled with medium hold texturizing cream.

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These table and chairs work great for entertaining in the spa area of Robin’s home.

The vibrant red-orange chairs came from the Ward Hotel and only cost $3 for the set. The gold mirror came from a client’s garage sale, and the curtains from a church fundraiser.

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CALLED SERVE to

WOMEN OF THE WWII PHEASANT CANTEEN TEAM

BY BARB ANDREWS

An image from an ad by the Milwaukee Road, advertising pheasant sandwiches as a treat unique to Aberdeen made possible by the spirit of its people.

DURING WWII

the railway was a major system of transportation. Aberdeen served as the “hub” where many of the railroads met, making the historic Milwaukee Depot a bustling intersection of both passengers and freight. Because of this, Aberdeen became a stopping point for service men and women traveling through on their way to and from war. The troops would arrive with empty bellies and had little time to leave the train station to grab a bite to eat.

Advertisement courtesy WW11 Pheasant Canteen Team

The genuine, hard-working folk of Aberdeen would not sit idly by while service men and women went hungry. So they devised a plan to support the troops of WWII with Aberdeen’s own brand of hospitality. Mayor O.M. Tiffany called the people of our town together and with the help of the USO, Red Cross, and many concerned citizens, the Aberdeen Railway Station Canteen was born.

Space inside the Depot was donated for use

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as a full-service kitchen. Like the soldiers who dressed in uniform and headed off to war, local volunteers would suit up and head off to work at the Canteen.

The Canteen workers would sometimes put in 24-hour shifts to ensure a free meal got to every hungry soldier passing through. Food could be scarce in those days, but the Canteen presented its best, including such cherished rations as fresh butter, in order to create a hearty and wholesome meal. The typical menu began as coffee, sandwiches, pie, milk and soda. But word of the Canteen spread fast, and as demand grew, so did the need for more food. When locals heard that the Canteen was running short, area farmers responded by providing pheasants. A chicken salad-style sandwich was created from the pheasant meat and troops around the world began buzzing about Aberdeen’s special treat.

Today, the iconic pheasant sandwiches are still revered in the memories of many of those who passed through the Hub City on their way to the unknown.

When the war was finally over, the Aberdeen Railway Station Canteen closed its doors on March 31 of 1946, after two-and-a-half years of service. But this would not be the last time Aberdeen would experience the spirit of hospitality embodied by the Canteen.

THE CANTEEN’S REBIRTH

The rebirth of the Canteen would start many years later with “a coffee conversation” amongst a group of women who each played a

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Concerned wives, mothers, and daughters supported beloved troops through acts of service in the Pheasant Canteen.

role in the WWII Canteen. One of the women, Vera Lilly (our cover girl for this issue), was in high school when the Canteen first began in 1943. “The young men and women who got off the troop trains didn’t know what the future held,” said Vera. “Yet, they were up, they were cheerful, and when they came into the Depot it was like a big party.” Two other group members, Ruth Casanova and Patsy Weigel, were young girls at their mother’s sides when they helped serve meals in the WWII Canteen.

“As they would arrive, the troop trains would put out all this black smoke into the air,” said Ruth. “They were coming hungry and knew there’d be free food.”

“All these military people flooding in, you could feel the excitement in the air,” said

Photos and clipping courtesy WW11 Pheasant Canteen Team

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December 12, 1944

The young men and women who got off the troop trains didn’t know what the future held. Yet, they were up, they were cheerful, and when they came into the Depot it was like a big party.

This 1944 picture captures troops exiting the trains with anticipation of tasting Aberdeen’s famous pheasant sandwich.

On July 3 the Team served sandwiches at the monthly Veterans Coffee Hour, which takes place at the Senior Center.

Patsy. “These young men, they were just boys, but to me they were heroes.”

As the women reminisced about their days spent serving those pheasant sandwiches, they began to realize the important part the WWII Canteen played in Aberdeen’s unique history.

And with that realization, they proudly took it upon themselves to preserve its legacy.

Lila Schwalbe was a child living in the country in Minnesota. She didn’t get the opportunity to help with the Canteen during WWII. But as an adult, while volunteering with a group called the Red Cross Grey Ladies, she came upon information about it. Then in 2005, these four ladies, along with another friend named Marilee Frankenberger, came up with the idea to resurrect the old tradition.

Around this same time, one of the original canteen workers named Blanche Lindsay passed away. While sorting through her mother’s things, Blanche’s daughter, Kay, came across several old Canteen uniforms, pictures and memorabilia. She contacted Patsy and offered to donate them to the cause.

The historic Milwaukee Depot was being renovated, thanks to the Tom and Danielle Aman Foundation, and the Canteen ladies approached them with an idea of including an historical display of the WWII Canteen within the Depot. With support from the community, the five women suited up in red coats to represent the mission of the Red Cross, and went to work recreating a life-sized display. Another such display was put up by the Dacotah Prairie Museum in 2006 and remains there currently.

For those involved in the war and the Canteen, the displays serve as a proud memorial to the sacrifices made.

Today’s service group calls themselves the WWII Pheasant Canteen Team. They are small in numbers but big in heart. The current group made up of four members includes: Ruth Casanova, Vera Lilly, Lila Schwalbe, and Patsy Weigel. Their fifth original founding member, Marilee Frankenberger, has since moved to Ft. Collins, Colorado, but keeps in touch. The four ladies that make up the Team continue to volunteer in the spirit of service by serving pheasant sandwiches and providing information on the historical importance of the WWII Pheasant Canteen to the community. At the Historic Milwaukee Depot in 2006, they served 300+ pheasant sandwiches honoring the 60th Anniversary of the Canteen’s closing. In 2009, the Team served sandwiches to 160 surviving WWII veterans before departing on an “Honor Flight” headed to Washington, D.C. And in 2009, 2011 and 2012, with an invite by the Aberdeen Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Canteen Team served “authentic” pheasant sandwiches at the Aberdeen Regional Airport to excited pheas-

“These young men, they were just boys, but to me they were heroes.”

Photos of team: Troy McQuillen

The current members of the Pheasant Canteen Team: Ruth Casanova, Vera Lilly, Lila Schwalbe, and Patsy Weigel, shown here displaying the Aberdeen Hometown Hero Award and the History in Progress Award.

ant hunters flying in from around the world.

The Team hopes to keep the spirit of hospitality alive that has been embodied by the Pheasant Canteen. The WWII Canteen was a gesture of generosity and a way to say “thank you” to service men and women for their sacrifice. Today, the WWII Pheasant Canteen Team has a mission that is three-fold: 1. To keep the history of the WWII Canteen alive by teaching children and the community about the sacrifices our service men and women have made.

2. To reiterate the importance of showing appreciation through hospitality.

3. To say thank you to all those who have served, and continue to serve and protect our country.

LEGACY PRESERVED IN DOCUMENTARY The 70th Anniversary of the Canteen was celebrated August 19th with the premiere of A Living Legacy, a documentary about the Pheasant Canteen.

A Community Responds, a 5 minute short film, is currently available for viewing at the Milwaukee Depot. Both videos were produced by McQuillen Creative Group.

EVENT CALENDAR

 BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT Get in touch with Aberdeen Magazine to learn about including your business in Aberdeen’s community lifestyle magazine, and become a part of a fresh and growing look at South Dakota’s Hub City.

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“An Evening with Hal Linden”

Downtown Farmers Market

Barney Miller star in Aberdeen . Thursday, 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Johnson Fine Arts Center–NSU

OCTOBER

4-12 Gypsy Days

Northern State University hosts a celebration of homecoming. Friday-Saturday | Northern State University

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Gypsy Days Parade

Kessler’s Oktoberfest

Wrap up Gyspy Days with the longest parade in South Dakota. S aturday, 9 a.m. | Downtown Aberdeen

Showcasing locally homegrown produce and handmade products. E very Thursday, 3-6 p.m. | Central Park

CONCEPTS – AN AVEDA SALON AND SPA 419 S. Main St, Aberdeen, SD, 57401 (605) 262-8332 | www.conceptssalonspa.com The minute you walk into an Aveda Salon and Spa, the sights and smells of our all-natural salon will take your breath away. We are a full service salon and spa here to suit your needs. And don’t forget, $10 off your first cut and color. We look forward to seeing you soon!

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Brown County Speedway Car Races

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Fallout Art and Music Festival

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2013 Fall Bridal Showcase

Friday, 7:30-11 p.m. | Brown County Fairgrounds

Logo by McQuillen Creative Group A fun-filled day of dachshunds, accordions, bratwurst, and beer. S aturday, all day | Wylie Park Pavilion

Featuring art and live music in Downtown Aberdeen. Friday and Saturday, 3 p.m. | Red Rooster Coffee House Catch a sneak preview of this fall’s wedding attire .

Sunday, 12-4 p.m. | Dakota Events Center

12-21 Presentation College Halo Days

Presentation College Annual Homecoming Celebration. Thursday-Saturday | Presentation College

12-13 Fall Arts & Crafts Show

Crafters from a multi-state area will sell hand made arts and crafts. Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Lakewood Mall

16-19 Bat Boy – The Musical

21-22 NE Celtic Faire and Games

Featuring a unique blend of sporting events, agricultural events and the arts. Saturday-Sunday, all day | Brown Country Fairgrounds

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NSU Theatre Department’s fall production. W ednesday-Saturday, 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Krikac Administration Auditorium

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Northern South Dakota Pheasants Forever Fall Shoot Out

Free admission and open to the public, includes ATV and gun raffle. 5-11 p.m. | Dakota Events Center

This all-inclusive meal is available to anyone and everyone at no cost. Community groups will fund and serve the meal. Monday, 5:30-7 p.m. | Zion Lutheran Church

26-29 South Dakota Film Festival See opposite page

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Get it?

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South Dakota Pheasant Hunting Opener

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Haunted Walking Tour: Fact or Fiction

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Final Fridays

Come and enjoy a full range of local and regional musical talent. F riday, 6 p.m. | The Ward Downtown Event Center A frighteningly fun experience Friday and Saturday night 6:30-10 p.m. Saturday matinee for younger children 1-3 p.m. | Storybook Land and Wylie Park

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Trick-or-Treat on Main Street

Trick-or-Treat and Costume Contest

Fall 2nd Paw Sale

Huge second-hand sale, proceeds benefit the Aberdeen Area Humane Society. Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Brown Country Fairgrounds Clubhouse

A supernatural tour through Downtown Aberdeen narrated by ghost stories. Please RSVP by calling (605) 226-3441. Tuesday, 6-8 p.m. | Downtown Aberdeen

25-26 Haunted Forrest

Final Fridays

Come and enjoy a full range of local and regional musical talent. F riday, 6 p.m. | The Ward Plaza Downtown Event Center

The wait is over. Go shoot something.

Children are invited to “Trick-or-Treat” at selected businesses along Main Street. Thursday, 3-6 p.m. | Downtown Aberdeen Bring the kids to trick-or-treat throughout the Lakewood Mall. Thursday, 5-6 p.m. | Lakewood Mall

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CELEBRATING YEAR 7 2007

2008

The South Dakota Film Festival

BY TROY MCQUILLEN, SDFF CO-PRODUCER

BEFORE TELLING YOU all about this year’s South Dakota Film Festival on September 26th through the 29th at the Capitol Theatre, I’d like to take a moment to clear up some confusion. When talking about the South Dakota Film Festival, I have many times been asked, “Isn’t that the contest where people make short films over one weekend?” No, I say, the SDFF is NOT the incredibly fun, Fischgaard Short Film Project. Confusion probably centers on the involvement of Tom Black, who is instrumental in both.

The South Dakota Film Festival started in April 2007 when a bunch of movie lovers realized that South Dakota lacked a premier film event. Through support from the South Dakota Department of Tourism, Capitol Cinema (actually the same folks behind Aberdeen Community Theatre) and over a hundred community sponsors, the Festival has continued to be an annual event and a huge success.

Planning for the SDFF begins in January with the call for submissions. This year, the judges have received over 260 movie submissions from around the world. The difficult part is they only have enough time within the four day event to show about 60 films. So the competition is tough. Judges take a strong look at regionally made films as well as movies that include South Dakota locations or subject matter. The cast of judges also looks for a selection of films that will be represented by filmmakers, be suited to our local audience, or have had success at other festivals.

At this year’s Festival on Saturday, will be showing the South Dakota made feature film Dust of War, filmed near Pierre and the Badlands. Much of the cast and crew will be on hand, including some recognizable actors from Hollywood. Anyone who has purchased a Full Festival or VIP pass will also get to attend the Friday and Saturday night rousing after-parties. You can hang with fellow film lovers while enjoying catered food and live entertainment, and have an opportunity to meet special guests and filmmakers. So please consider this your personal invitation to take in a few days worth of movies and good times. It’s a great event for Aberdeen that gets national attention every year. Put on your best red carpet fashion and come enjoy the shows! /////////////

The South Dakota Film Festival is produced by Tom Black, Barb Magera, Troy McQuillen, Suzette McQuillen, Mark Comstock, Brent Brandt, and Jim Walker (not pictured) shown here with 2012 Special Guest Graham Greene.

In our inaugural year we featured Sean Penn’s new film, Into the Wild before its national release. Many scenes were filmed in South Dakota. Attending was executive producer John J. Kelly (right).

2008 included a tech and trade expo full of cool movie making equipment and gadgets, as well as a movie shot mostly on the Pine Ridge Reservation called Rez Bomb.

2009

2010

This was a pivotal year as we entertained Academy Award winner, Kevin Costner for the 20th anniversary of the filming of Dances with Wolves, an important film for South Dakota.

We brought in a team from the Screen Actors Guild, as well as film composer Kyle Eastwood, seen here with South Dakota Department of Tourism’s Wanda Goodman and Katlyn Richter.

2011

2012

Most people aren’t familiar with those behind the camera, but our filmmaking audience was blown away by Adam Greenburg, who has been the cinematographer for some of Hollywood’s biggest films.

We recognized the 20th anniversary of the movie Thunderheart, shot mostly in the Badlands. Actor Graham Greene entertained with stories of the filming and his career.

2013

7TH ANNUAL SOUTH DAKOTA FILM FESTIVAL

ALL-ACCESS PASS OPTIONS:

FULL FESTIVAL PASS: $36 VIP PASS: $120

September 26-29, 2013 | Capitol Theatre, Downtown Aberdeen

These are advanced prices. All-access passes increase at the door, and each film session can be purchased individually for $12 pending availability. Students receive a 50% discount with valid ID.

Tickets and Schedule details at southdakotafilmfest.org

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HOMETOWN TOURIST Live like you’re on vacation

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COLLEGE CORNER

DOUBLE DOG DARE Rolf Johnson took lessons and received his private pilot’s license on June 18th

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Courtesy photo Waterfall-style vanity repurposed into a bench

Britton Downtown Where the shopping is nostalgic

Fill up the car and daytrip to Britton, SD. They have a growing selection of one-of-a-kind shops, such as The Painted Past and Garage Sales Forever. The Painted Past owner Kelsey Waletich refurbishes, or “upcycles” old items such as furniture and shelving, into new and sometimes repurposed items. Kelsey will take a dresser and turn it into a bench with storage, or transform an old oil heater into an industrial-style lamp. She often recovers furnishings in a fun pattern and bright, poppy colors. Margie Hagenson, owner of Garage Sales Forever, enjoys being a part of the growing community of unique shops. Don’t miss them on your travels this summer. Make a day of it and grab a bite at Britton’s own Spice is Right Bistro!

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SkateAway The fun begins when the sun goes down!

Remember when everyone who was anyone roller-skated? Come relive some childhood memories and make new ones every weekend at SkateAway! Brush off the dust from that old pair of skates and jam out to some great music as well as some of today’s hits. Tired of skating? Take a break and play a few games in the oneof-a-kind arcade and pick up a prize at the redemption center. Let the good times roll on!

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Presentation College Construction

Hanger 9

Come see the wonderful changes

Ever dream about seeing what an airplane pilot sees? Open year round at the Aberdeen Airport, Hanger 9 provides flying lessons to anyone over the age of 16 who can meet certain basic requirements. You’re in good hands with instructor Darryl Shook. He is trained in the use of multi-engine instruments, tail wheels, and seaplanes.

He is also an airframe and power plant mechanic with an inspection authorization. Darryl is no stranger to the sky.

He has been flying since the 1980s when he bought his own airplane in order to get back and forth from construction jobs.

While students were enjoying summer break, big things were happening on Presentation College’s campus.

The first phase of the construction of many new buildings, including a new athletic training/wellness center and student housing suites, has been completed. Half of the 158 occupancy student-housing suites are open, and the other half will be finished later in the fall. PC is also excited to unveil their new campus green located in front of the Strode and Wellness Centers. ////// Call to schedule a tour to get a first-hand look at the new facilities.

HAPPY TRAILS

Wishing Wells Reflections

////// SkateAway is located at 721 Circle Drive in Aberdeen.

Amie will make you look BOOtiful!

ADVENTOUR

Are you looking to liven up your dull Halloween party? Let Wishing Wells Reflections help bring the spirit of Halloween to life! Owner Amie Mount does face paintings for all ages and kinds of events. Her creations use vivid colors that make you stand out in the crowd. Amie has done a wide variety of events, so nothing is too big or too small.

Photo: Troy McQuillen

A peek inside MFG Where wind is all-powerful Photo: Troy McQuillen

Gisi Pheasant Farms Where pheasant is always in season

With fall weather comes hunting season and a craving for wild game. Gisi Pheasant Farm, just outside of Aberdeen, sells a variety of pheasant meats including cranberry and wild rice summer sausage, smoked whole pheasant and pheasant jerky. All items are available at market price. This local fare is healthy and delicious! ////// To place an order, call Gisi Farms at (605) 426-6066.

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////// For more information, contact Darryl at (605) 725-4774.

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FOOD FIND

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Flying lessons! Why not?

In recent years Aberdeen has become known for producing the huge wind energy turbine blades seen strewn about the countryside. Have you ever wondered how those ginormous windmill blades are made? Call ahead and schedule a tour at Molded Fiber Glass.

To ensure everyone’s safety, they require you to wear close-toed shoes, long pants, no loose fitting garments, and long sleeves. And be prepared to be suited in protective eyewear and earplugs. Tours must be scheduled two weeks in advance and group sizes can range from 5-15 people. ////// Contact Mark Klumph at (605) 725-9463 to set up a tour.

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Antiquing South Dakota It’s the journey and the destination

Are you a sucker for nostalgia? If you love antiquing, or just like looking at interesting old stuff, then pick up the 2013 Guide to Antique Shops in South Dakota and hit the road. The guide offers a map, directions, and a brief description of what’s inside.

There are five shops in Aberdeen alone and 67 shops listed across the state!

////// For prices and booking information, contact Amie at (605) 377-8614 or check out her amazing work on Facebook under Wishing Wells Reflections.

////// The Antique guide is free and available at Bourdon’s Antique Warehouse, at 38497 133rd Street, just a mile west of Marlin’s.

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