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Table of

Contents

Volume 1 | Issue 3 | 2013

FeaTures

17 The Man Behind the Curtain

We go unscripted with local theatre director Daniel Yurgaitis

20 Images of America: Aberdeen A history in pictures: Book by Troy McQuillen

in This issue

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2 From the Editor The hub 3 Buzz What all the hum is about 5 Scene The place to be 6 Taste The iconic Twist Cone

“Soft” serving the community since 1970

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8 Copy and Chamomile

A sip of Dandelion Summer

10 Open House Campbell’s cozy cabin 12 Style Head west with fab fair fashion

14 We define K-9 (and feline) chic 16 Spotlight A cowgirl’s deli:

Stephanie Aas says,“Come on in y’all!”

in The back 22 Event Calendar We’ll see you there!

24 The Aberdabber Comic by Eliot Lucas

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On THE COvEr The expert cone makers at Twist Cone serve up a to-the-ceiling black cherry Italian ice “twisted” with vanilla. The twist cone sells $1,000 worth of eyes every year and the whimsical candy eyes have been an indispensable part of the menu since its beginnings.

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From the Editor

Barb does crucial research for this issue.

Barb Andrews Editor

i scream For ice cream

A taste of summer in Aberdeen

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or 43 years the iconic twist Cone has been Aberdeen’s symbol for summer.

When twist Cone’s sign reads “open,” summer has begun. For over thirty years I have been a faithful patron of twist Cone. I can roll off at least 75% of their robust menu and can tell you my favorites ranging from a simple vanilla sundae smothered in marshmallow cream to a large banana split, layered with colors and flavors.

One of my true joys as a child was going to twist Cone, the ice cream stand that seemed to have everything. I would often go there with my father when he would pick me up on the weekends. My parents were divorced so this was a very special time. And twist Cone had my favorite kind of ice cream, “rainbow.” later my mother and I moved closer to twist Cone and I would walk there regularly. I’d buy an orange push-up or chocolate-covered banana on my way home from school. My dad would bring me a twist Cone chocolate malt whenever I was sick, down in the dumps, or to

reward me for good grades. He even bought me ice cream from twist Cone the day before my wedding. I guess it will always be a tradition.

When I thought about what I wanted to entertain you with in the July/August issue of Aberdeen Magazine, I reflected upon so many fun summer memories. First I thought of summer camp, and the delight of riding horses there. Next I thought of playing fetch with my dog, and then of fun-filled days at the Brown County Fair. then I thought of ice cream (okay, I might have thought of that one first). so sit back in your lawn chair and take a moment to reminisce about summers gone by.

Pause to enjoy this season we’ve all waited so long for. And when you’ve finished reading, go get yourself a classic chocolate or vanilla twist Cone with extra candy eyes.

ComiC artist Eliot Lucas ad salEs Kiki Wanshura

kiki@aberdeenmag.com BusinEss managEr Suzette McQuillen PuBliCation offiCE

McQuillen Creative Group 423 S. Main St., Suite 1 Aberdeen SD 57401 (605) 226-3481 Printing

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JenniFer sTreiFel

Tim Pierson

Owner of Amber Sue Photography and our super-talented photographer for Aberdeen Magazine.

AMPL book club member at Alexander Mitchell Library. Reviews the upcoming book club book and pairs it with a favorite tea.

Chef, food enthusiast, and Owner of Mugs Coffee House.

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dEsign Dan Niemi

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Editor Barb Andrews CrEativE dirECtor Troy McQuillen

Editor’s photo: Amber Sue Photography

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YOur SOurCE FOr wHAT’S HAppEnIng In ABErdEEn.

buzz | the Scene | the TaSTe | copy & cHamomile | open HouSe | STyle | SpoTligHT

a Plan is here

Buxton study uncovers retail gaps

Splash Creative Bath Solutions is located at 105 3rd Ave SW

a stop away from the Perfect bath

We’ve all been there. While driving down the street you see yet another fill in the blank store being built and wonder why Aberdeen’s retail market isn’t providing more variety. Well, the city’s decided to do something about that. they’ve called in a research company called Buxton to perform a retail assessment of Aberdeen. the hope is to utilize the data to determine what types of businesses we’re missing, and how existing businesses can best apply their resources to market to customers.

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Hub for all things bath

The Party’s at erika’s

splash Creative Bath, just off of Downtown Main, might look small on the outside, but it’s a one-stop-shop for all your bathroom projects. Owner Pat Preston, with help from designer Berit Rosenberg, brings together architects, builders, designers, and homeowners to create the perfect space. splash Creative Bath offers a unique variety of items and accessories, including cultured marble products and affordable custom cabinetry.

And everyone’s invited

New business owner Erika Hanson has really made the bar last called Double shots into her own. she’s created a classy look and a fresh vibe that makes everyone feel like celebrating. And there’s a reason to celebrate with bands, karaoke, and giveaways taking place every month. she continues to expand her events calendar and is confident she can keep the party going.

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and the Winners are…

the ballots have been counted! We have two new city councilmen. Rob Ronayne took the northeast districts and Alan Johnson won by a substantial margin in the southwest. Each beat out one other contender in his district on the June 4 election. Hats off to exiting councilmen tom Agnitsch and Jeff Mitchell. thanks for your service

The future is in good hands Rob Ronayne

Erika Hanson, owner of Erika’s, located at 420 S. Main St

to Aberdeen, gentlemen! the swearing-in ceremony for both Ronayne and Johnson is in early July. these council races were the only items on the ballot which is probably why only 18.2% in the northeastern precincts voted and only 8.4% voted in the southwest. these two fine men will no doubt keep things rolling for the Hub City.

Alan Johnson

Photos: Troy McQuillen | Rob Ronayne photo: Annette Schwan

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Scene

Everything after this page is behind the scene.

Drew Comstock - Kreative Kid Productions - winner of Best New Filmmaker

Polar Plunge

Fischgaard short Film Project

Jump for Special Olympics some lake lovers just couldn’t wait for summer. On April 28 over 140 participants “plunged” into the frigid waters of Wylie lake. this year’s Polar Plunge fundraiser raised over $33,000 for special Olympics in south Dakota.

A weekend of filmmaking Fallout Films – winner of Best Film (and several other awards as you can see)

Insomniarts Films - winner of People’s Choice Best Film

Teams of polar plungers braved the icy waters in support of the Special Olympics in South Dakota.

Polar Plunge photos courtesy Greg Gilbertson Fischgaard photos courtesy Tom Black

the Fischgaard short Film Project takes place once a year in Aberdeen.

Its mission is to motivate independent filmmakers and to enhance film as art in south Dakota. During the competition, filmmaking teams create a movie – writing, shooting and editing a four to seven minute film – all in one weekend.

It is open to professionals and amateurs alike. this year’s event occurred from May 3-5.

The public viewing was Sunday at 6pm at the Capitol Theatre where awards were given in a variety of categories.

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TaSTe

It’s a required taste.

The TasTe oF summer

Beat the heat with an Aberdeen tradition

by Barb Andrews

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hen lee Klitzke and his wife sandy took over twist Cone seven years ago, they were purchasing more than just a thriving business. they were buying a piece of Aberdeen culture. the iconic twist Cone ice cream stand opened forty-three years ago and has been celebrating summer ever since with classic treats and candy eyes.

When lee purchased twist Cone he knew he was going to have a stable business with a long history of success.

But he was surprised to find out how much community support the business has and the die-hard loyalty of its customers. “Customers will come for their favorite ice cream even when it’s cold and nasty outside,” he says. the community’s support can be seen in the numbers. In a single season, twist Cone will sell 4,500 pounds of beef for barbeques and $1,000 in candy eyes! lee and sandy are committed to what they do. they live in the threebedroom home connected to the store and have answered their call to “soft” serve day and night. But they could never do it alone. the Klitzkes, with help from their daughter Jennifer, run twist Cone with 18-22 employees per season, many of whom return year after year. Despite putting in fifteen-hour days blending malts and twisting cones, lee and sandy still love ice cream. His favorite is the hot fudge peanut butter shake and the hot fudge pecan sundae. sandy likes anything with strawberries.

Other twist Cone community favorites are the malts and shakes, barbeques, hot dogs, and of course, the classic “twisted” vanilla and chocolate cone with candy eyes.

Photos: Troy McQuillen

Thanks to ice cream model Eden Nikolas!

Many of the employees return season after season to work for their favorite tasty shop.

Lee Klitzke has been the owner for seven years. Twist Cone’s season runs from the 2nd Wednesday of March until the 15th of October from 11am- 10:30pm.

soft serve:

Emperor Nero wishes he would have gotten rocky road instead.

A Rich and Creamy History

by Tim Pierson – Professional Chef

strawberry rhubarb shake Drink your fruit Rhubarb grows everywhere around here. Why not drink it?

In fact, if you do grow it, slice it up, freeze it and serve these tasty shakes any time of year. this drink is so simple. the portion described here could easily serve one giant sweet tooth, but we made two servings out of this; ya know, to be more sensible.

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Ingredients 2 cups chopped rhubarb 2 cups chopped strawberries 1/4 cup sugar 3 scoops vanilla ice cream (premium is best) Mint leaves

Instructions 1. Toss strawberries, rhubarb and sugar into a bowl and let the fruit

marinate for about two hours (or longer) in the fridge. If your rhubarb is frozen, this will take longer. You want some juice to be created from this process. Stir it up once in a while.

2. When the fruit is quite squishy and you have a decent amount of juice, transfer to a blender and pulse the fruit until it starts to break down. Then gradually increase the speed on the blender until the fruit is completely liquified.

3. Using a pretty course strainer, force the liquid through it and into a bowl. This will filter out much of the rhubarb fiber. You can skip this step if you don’t mind the crunchiness of the fiber and strawberry seeds, but your straw may get plugged.

4. Return the strained liquid back to the blender, add the ice cream and give it a spin to liquify everything. Taste and see if it needs more sugar. The sweetness of your rhubarb and strawberries may vary. Pour into two small glasses, garnish with mint and serve.

Cook’s Tips You may want to chill the drink before serving. It just depends on how cool things are kept during prep.

Obviously you can use any fruit you like, and to make it super healthy, perhaps even for breakfast, use nonfat Kefir drinkable yogurt instead of ice cream. Sweeten with sugar substitute or a smaller amount of regular sugar. Agave Nectar is a healthier sweetener as well.

We found that if you use the straw to bruise the mint leaves in the glass (just mash the leaves a bit with the straw), a pleasing hint of mint will add a zesty flavor to the drink.

like so many man-made pleasures, ice cream began as an indulgence for royalty. In the first century AD, Roman Emperor Nero dispatched runners to retrieve ice from the mountains, which was then flavored with fruit to his liking. Five hundred years later in China, King tang guarded his secret method of creating concoctions from ice and milk.

By the time of the American Revolution, ice cream was being served by Washington, Jefferson and even Dolly Madison, but only to those of similar means. the next advance in ice cream technology was the use of ice mixed with salt to lower the temperature of the ingredients, allowing some control over the hardness (or softness). this breakthrough was closely followed by the development of the wooden bucket freezer with rotary paddles, which was patented by Mary Johnson in 1846. William young patented a very similar design two years later, appropriating Ms. Johnson’s name for the “Johnson Patent Ice Cream Freezer”. the last step towards traditional ice cream came with the development of mechanical refrigeration in the late nineteenth century. the st. louis World’s Fair of 1904 introduced the world to the “walkaway edible cone,” which made ice cream

Photos: Troy McQuillen | Photo Illustration: Dan Niemi, from The Remorse of Nero by John William Waterhouse. 1878

and Owner of Mugs

ubiquitous. It was portable, required no utensils for consumption, and was now affordable (and profitable). the runaway success of the edible cone attracted inventors like flies to ice cream production.

Filling the cones was awkward and messy, and many customers found it unpleasant to bite into the harder ice cream. If only the ice cream could be made at a slightly lower temperature and mixed with air, the resulting softness could make eating it more pleasant. And thusly, “soft serve” was born.

Aside from its pleasant texture, soft serve offers several benefits over traditional ice cream. since the sensitivity of our taste buds decreases dramatically at extreme temperatures, the slightly higher temperature of soft serve allows us to experience flavor much more distinctly. soft serve also contains approximately a third of the butterfat content of traditional ice cream: 3-6% as opposed to 10-18%. A single cup also provides nearly a third of our daily required calcium, and 20% of needed vitamin A. so next time you’re handed a creamy soft serve cone through the window of your favorite ice cream stand, reflect on its rich history and be grateful you didn’t have to climb a mountain to get it.

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copy & cHamomile

A very merry unbirthday to you.

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 7pm.

Book Review: Dandelion Summer by lisa Wingate Recommended Tea: dandelion root (of course!)

by Jennifer Streifel

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n July 10, 2013, the AMPl book club will be discussing the inspirational novel Dandelion Summer by lisa Wingate. the story begins in Dallas, texas as a man lies dying on the floor of his study looking up at the blue March sky through his window. J. Norman Alvord awakens, jolted by a defibrillator, and is regretfully brought back, despite deliberately leaving his nitroglycerin pills out of reach. Norman’s daughter then hires a housekeeper and her daughter, Epiphany salerno, to watch over her father after his near death experience.

Norman is a retired space engineer grieving the recent loss of his wife.

Epiphany is a neglected teenager of interracial parentage with an uncertain future. the two form an unexpectedly endearing relationship. the story is told from the main characters’ alternating points of view. Norman questions his past, and Epiphany has doubts about her future. After getting to know and care about one another, they set off on an adventure through small southern towns searching for clues to Norman’s family secrets, and in turn, the journey results in a more positive outlook on life for Epiphany. through her characters, the author drives home the fact that we are not in control of our own fate, but in J. Norman’s words (p. 380): “Rather, we are like the dandelion seeds my brother cast into the summer sky, ferried along by He who guides the winds and stills the waters, our journey is a mystery to us, except in hindsight.”

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Create your own “dandelion summer” by pairing this uplifting novel with a cup of dandelion root tea. I like mine sweetened with a little honey.

Dandelion tea is good for the soul and the body.

It offers numerous health benefits including aiding in weight loss and healthy digestion, and reducing inflammation. And you thought dandelions were just a weed!

Photo: Troy McQuillen

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ChiCken with Grilled PeaChes and aruGula • Serves 4 • Hands-On Time: 20 m • Total Time: 20 m

Ingredients

Directions

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4 6-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon olive oil Kosher salt and black pepper 2 medium red onions, sliced into 1/2-inch-thick rounds 3 peaches, cut into wedges 1 bunch arugula, thick stems removed (about 4 cups) 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 ounces blue cheese, broken into pieces

Heat grill to medium high. Brush the chicken with 1 teaspoon of the oil and season with 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper.

2. In a bowl, toss the onions, peaches, 1 tablespoon of the oil, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper.

3. Grill the chicken and onions until the chicken is cooked through and the onions are tender, 5 to 6 minutes per side.

Grill the peaches until charred, 2 minutes per side.

4. Toss the arugula with the onions, peaches, vinegar, and remaining oil. Top with the cheese. Serve with the chicken.

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When Jeanne and Gordon first purchased “two lots and a tree” in 1967 they were one of only seven on that strip of road. They’ve since built a lake home and a guesthouse and planted hundreds of trees.

Jeanne decorates with a combination of found items and heirlooms passed down from her family.

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This collection of antique mirrors were passed down through Jeanne and Gordon’s family.

This painting, Man Playing Violin, came from the Cora La Salle estate and was one of Jeanne’s first buys.

The lamp to the right of the sofa is made of cloisonné, a vitreous enamel, and was found antiquing.

This ornate wooden stand came from an attic of the old Fletcher house in Aberdeen.

This dainty wooden footstool with white mums was painted by Jeanne’s cousin who is a Minneapolis artist.

The classic floral-print sofa was purchased at Malchows Home Furnishings several years ago.

This cream shag rug was given to the Campbells by a friend who’d purchased it on a trip to China over 70 years ago.

Jeanne and Gordon Campbell are part of family owned Campbell’s Town and County Building Supply. The business was founded by Gordon’s father Roger Campbell in 1934, and was originally named Farmer’s Lumber Company.

This quirky wooden stool was built by a Czechoslovakian man for Gordon when he was just a boy.

These smooth wooden chairs came out of the A.W. Campbell Law Office when it closed. Many of the cabinets came from there as well.

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Jeanne grew up during the depression and holds on to multi-generational valuables such as family silver. These pieces were given to Jeanne by her mother-in-law.

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My hat only holds 10 liters. booTs Gloria Dahme at Concepts, An Aveda Salon Spa created the timeless look for our model’s hairstyle. For a simple-yet-classic sideswipe do, Gloria says to create plenty of height through the crown area and roll lots of large to medium curls to cascade down the neckline. Secure in place with pins and accessorize to fit your style! | Concepts at 419 South Main, offers services from Aveda all natural retail products and styling to all-inclusive spa services. Appointments can be made by calling (605) 262-8332.

WesTern Wear is hiP

Chocolate brown all-leather with blue birds and flowers

by Dan Post

And just in time for the Brown County Fair We dressed our natural beauty in fashions from The Hitch’N Post.

They have every kind of western clothing, whether you’re a trendy urban cowgirl or a workin’ type with a serious job to do. And check out their huge selection of fabulous designer boots, with and without the bling. They also carry men’s and children’s fashion, unique gifts and South Dakota souvenirs.

Black vintage leather with turquoise outlined fleur-de-lis inlay

by Corral Boots

Black with pink inlay cross and wings design adorned with Swarovski crystals

by Corral Boots leFT Purple lace dress

by Southern Thread Silver cross concho belt

by Leegin 3 ring silver and black jewelry set

by Montana Silversmiths Silver band ring with one square stone

by Montana Silversmiths Wrap bracelet with blue stones

by Montana Silversmiths Silver bling watch

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Model: Amber Mundwiler | Photos: Amber Sue Photography

White necklace with horseshoe Made in Aberdeen

by Iron Cowgirl (Chelsea Fischbach)

leFT (shown in detail below photo) Dark wash jeans with bling cross on pockets

by Rock & Roll Cowgirl Hot pink blouse with silver details on sleeves

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by Baily Zebra print bling belt with multicolored stones

by M&F Large hoop earrings

by Montana Silversmiths Breast cancer ribbon necklace

by Montana Silversmiths (Buckle is Amber’s championship Palamino trophy) ToP righT Pheasant feather hairpiece Made in Aberdeen by Mikki (Michele Kant Caspers) Courtesy of Concepts Salon loWer righT Medium wash low-rise jeans:

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SpoTligHT

So a horse walks into a deli...

a coWgirl and her deli

Stephanie Aas says “Come on in, y’all!”

by Barb Andrews When you look up at the sign on Aberdeen’s favorite downtown deli, you’ll see the silhouette of a proud paint horse named Jet. that’s because stephanie Aas, owner of Canterbury: A Cowgirl’s Deli, has two deep loves (besides her husband, greg, of course); cooking gourmet food and competitively riding horses. And finally, in the prime of her life, she’s found a way to do both.

As a young farm girl growing up in Iowa, stephanie discovered her love of horses. she got her first pony at an auction sale as gift from her grandmother. Eventually, stephanie grew up and left her love of horses behind on the farm of her youth. she moved away to college, majoring in restaurant management. stephanie began working for Canterbury as the manager under previous owner Bonnie golz. When Bonnie retired, the torch of ownership was handed to stephanie.

Despite now running a business and raising a family, stephanie would still make time to ride. she and a friend would take riding trips together. On one such trip in Wyoming, stephanie encountered tex, a Doc O’ lena bred horse that was already well-trained.

When she returned to Aberdeen she found it difficult to leave tex behind. then to her delight, on her 50th birthday, in walked tex, and stephanie’s dreams of horse ownership were reborn. stephanie loves a challenge so she got into competitive riding and

began barrel racing with tex. she has since retired him from competition, now riding a younger horse named Jet. stephanie is so happy to have finally united her two lifelong passions, riding horses and cooking great food. so she felt it only fitting to share the good news with her customers. that’s why stephanie combined her two loves within the tag line of her restaurant’s new logo, “Canterbury: A Cowgirl’s Deli.” And the horse that carries her through, Jet, became the proud symbol on her sign.

Logo by McQuillen Creative Group

Stephanie and Jet in front of Canterbury: A Cowgirl’s Deli at 412 South Main Street in Historic Downtown Aberdeen

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Photos: Troy McQuillen

Enjoy a special night in. Canterbury has “Take Home Gourmet,” a variety of dishes of the finer fare. The menu includes such options as: chicken enchiladas (shown to the left), manicotti, beef fillets with wild mushroom sauce, and chicken and seafood crepes.

The Man Behind The CurTain with Director dAnIEl YurgAITIS

by Barb Andrews

by barb andrews Photo: Troy McQuillen

FOR DANIEl yuRgAItIs, DIRECtOR AND PROFEssOR OF tHEAtRE At Nsu, ABERDEEN Is tHE PERFECt COMMuNIty IN WHICH tO WORK AND lIvE.

In 2011, Dan directed Aberdeen Community Theater production Chicago (above and right). This summer, he directed Young Frankenstein (below).

Photos courtesy of ACT.

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berdeen is very impressed to find not only an active unifind she delights in designing a red velvet cloak small enough versity theatre, well attended and supported for a king!” to be friend- by the community, but an active community Daniel works hard for theatre’s continued ly and down theatre as well. According to Daniel, it is rare growth. Eight years ago he crossed a milestone to earth, yet to see such a thing exist in a town of this size. by creating a new major at Nsu, called “Mufilled with When he learned of the impressive quality sical theatre.” Before this, the study had only a diverse that Aberdeen Community theatre probeen available as a minor. the availability of culture of duced, he couldn’t help but put on a second this major further strengthened the identity of people who hat, and become the guest director of ACt. the theatre community. And Daniel’s efforts value and “the productions offered by both Nsu and don’t stop at the city limits. He’s made it his contribute Aberdeen Community theatre are of a quality mission to bring theatre out to rural areas as to the arts. that is recognized throughout the country and well. Eight years ago, along with a few interestHe loves that he can go to pick up a loaf of beyond,” says Daniel. In fact, in 2008 the ed rural citizens, Daniel started the Northern bread and run into a community member ACt one-act plays competed in Japan.

Fort Playhouse Foundation, which became who’s seen one of his shows and is willing to Because of its reputation of excellence, the governing board for the Northern Fort give constructive local theatre Playhouse. Others joined in the cause and feedback. He is well-supthey started on their first season. Northern Photo Courtesy Northern State University thinks it’s great ported and Fort Playhouse is located in the beautiful and to find out that attended by historic setting of Fort sisseton, s.D. “Rural people have ennot just Nsu people are so glad we’ve brought the theatre to joyed a particular students or them, especially because those in remote armusical number, the ACt eas don’t always have access to the arts,” says were inspired by a theatre comDaniel. Many Aberdeen folks attend the Fort feeling he’d hoped munity, but sisseton Playhouse as well, and tourists passing to evoke, or that by the general through make it a point to stop. “It’s a beautiful they’ve simply public. Daniel historic fort in tip-top condition that’s only a appreciated all feels Nsu little over an hour away,” he states. the hard work theatre is so since Northern Fort Playhouse’s first NSU’s Phantom of the Opera. that went into the well attended season, they’ve made physical improveproduction. partly because ments to the Playhouse and made dinner When choosing his plays, Daniel looks at the the Johnson Fine Arts Center, as well as the theatre a part of the show. the event offers population of actors and their specific talents. rest of campus, is so accessible and welcoma weekend-long adventure in a peaceful and “I also consider the cost for the production, ing to the public. “We have more of an open enchanted setting. the weekend consists of costumes and scenery. I like to vary small and campus layout than some, so the public feels two shows, usually a light comedy and a musilarge productions, heavy topics and things comfortable attending events here,” he says. cal. Friday night’s show includes refreshments that are fun and light.” He Daniel is impressed with not just theatre of wine and cheese and saturday’s has an considers what plays are bein Aberdeen, but by all of the interesting and optional lunch. Along with community support, ing done on a national level, intriguing artistic opporvolunteers and donations yet ensures his choices are tunities Aberdeen offers. contribute to making the The applicable and conducive to “Aberdeen has a ton of Playhouse a continuing proDuCTionS our community. He tries to things to do, different success. And donations offer a variety of productions, things, and community make it possible to keep offereD By knowing not all will suite members support and ticket prices low. Daniel everyone’s tastes. In addition, attend the events, makworks year round and has BoTh nSu AnD he likes to vary the types of ing their continuation gone above and beyond to productions to give actors an possible.” to him creative maintain theatre’s strong ABerDeen Photo Courtesy Northern Fort Playhouse opportunity to work with difexpression is a crucial presence within our comThe Northern Fort Playhouse offers weekCoMMuniTy ferent composers and to give component of life. He munity and its surrounding end theater in a historic setting. audiences pieces that create believes it’s essential to For information on lodging, menus, and area. Why? Because as he TheATre Are of directions to the Fort, visit conversation. “the audience make time for whatever puts it, “theater fills the www.northernfortplayhouse.com. should be an active part of your creative passions are. soul.” He sees how good A quAliTy ThAT live theatre,” says Daniel.

“Creative time is always time well spent,” says people feel expressing themselves in a creative Daniel loves life in AbDaniel. He’s happy to give locals the opporway. But he doesn’t do all the work alone. iS reCognizeD erdeen almost as much as he tunity to discover themselves creatively by Actors and volunteers put in their time too, ThroughouT loves the theatre. providing a chance to participate in all aspects often working long hours every night just prior When he moved to of theatre production, whether it be acting, to a big production. But they wouldn’t have The CounTry Aberdeen from Chicago in building and painting scenery, or making cosit any other way. Daniel states, “We all enjoy 2000 to become a Professor tumes. “A practical woman who used to sew giving back while coming together as a group AnD BeyonD. of theatre at Nsu, he was clothing for her young children might come to to create something beautiful.”

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Aberdeen: A HISTOrY in pICTurES

Aberdeen Magazine publisher Troy McQuillen captures Aberdeen’s past with a new book of historic photos.

By Troy McQuillen

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y great grandfather, A.F. McQuillen, brought our family to the Hub City on the tracks of a trolley business established just 30 years after Aberdeen become a city. He relocated his family from Duluth to run the newly established street car, or trolley, system.

He operated the public transportation system until people with cars started picking up their friends at trolley stops, essentially eliminating the need for the business. But great-grandpa persevered, became an electrician, had a big family, and settled down for a great life in Aberdeen.

It was this connection to Aberdeen’s roots that influenced me to study our history. I’ve spent hours poring over all the great works written by retired historian Art Buntin and the late Don Artz. I’ve spent years compiling photos and taking new photos for my own historical record keeping. I love this city.

One year ago, and somewhat serendipitously, I was approached by Arcadia Publishing to create a volume for their Images of America book series. I was confident in their ability to handle my hard-won collection. Arcadia has a tried and true system of producing these books. And we’ve all seen them

in the “Local” sections of major bookstores across the county.

So I continued looking for more pictures and I came across an enormous inventory from the 50s and 60s in the county assessor’s office. The Dacotah Prairie Museum provided several as well. I combined these pics with the dozens of historic pictures I’d collected over the years and ended up with way too many to include. I only needed about 250 photos to fill the 127 pages of the layout. So I was forced to choose a focus and the book ended up being primarily about Aberdeen’s Downtown. And since that’s where some of the best pictures of Aberdeen’s trolley system were taken, it seemed like a perfect emphasis for me.

I hope you enjoy paging through this lively archive of Aberdeen’s history. Be a tourist of your own community. Take a walk through Downtown and match the photos in the book with the places they were taken. Give yourself an afternoon to reconnect with the past and perhaps some of your own memories as Aberdeen’s rich history speaks to you through photographs.

-------------------------------------------------Images of America: Aberdeen can be purchased in several retail locations around town for $21.99 plus tax. If you can’t find it anywhere, stop in at McQuillen Creative at 423 S. Main Street.

ZOOM ZOOM If I ended up with large original photos, I included zoomed-in sections as individual photos throughout the book. see if you can spot where these enlargements came from in the image below.

Below is a picture of some sort of civic event happening at the Milwaukee Depot located at 1 North Main Street. The crowd is gathered around a large flag pole located in what is now a parking lot for the depot. This depot was built in 1911 and is the third depot built on this site by the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad.

Take a walk around the depot and imagine the thousands of people who traveled through Aberdeen. The brick pavers from the boarding platforms are all still there on the north side.

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Event Calendar 1

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7&8

wachs’ golf Classic

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Mondays ’r Murder

Youth Artist Collective

A weekly workshop for artists ages 11-19 Monday, 4:30pm | The Yapatorium (300 SE 2nd Ave) This young band brings a positive message of hope Monday, 7pm | Red Rooster Coffee House

A book club for mystery lovers Featuring Don’t Ever Get Old by Daniel Friedman Monday, 12:10-12:50pm | Alexander Mitchell Public Library

wylie park 4th of July Celebration

Youth Artist Collective

Archers & Illuminators 4

A weekly workshop for artists ages 11-19 Monday, 4:30pm | The Yapatorium (300 SE 2nd Ave)

A full day of fun followed by a night of fireworks Thursday, all day | Wylie Park Lake

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Youth Artist Collective

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Farmer’s Market

Insurance Plus brings you this Nationwide sponsored show car Friday, 1-7pm at Brown County Speedway, Saturday, 11am-5pm at Lakewood Mall

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Crazy days

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downtown Crazy days

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Youth Artist Collective

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Farmer’s Market

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Final Fridays

5 & 7, 13 & 20 - Swingtime Canteen

A musical featuring five archetypal film characters from the 1940’s Friday and Sunday afternoon show at 2pm, and two Saturday shows at 7:30pm | Northern Fort Playhouse, Fort Sisseton

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Featuring local fresh produce and canned goods Thursday, 3-6pm | Central Park Featuring a full range of local and regional live music Friday, 6pm | Ward Hotel

Free family fun day with inflatables, characters and games Saturday, 1-4pm | Wylie Park

Beats and Beers

Monthly hip-hop and electronic music featuring live performances from the region Saturday, 9pm | Slackers Bar

rockfest 2

One of the summer’s biggest music festivals, located in the heart of the city Tickets in advance at The Wolf Stop, C-Express, or at www.etlx.com Saturday, starting at 2pm | Central Park

Sd State Bowling Jamboree

Stack them up and knock them down Contact Sarah at 605-229-4800 for information Friday and Saturday, all day | Village Bowl

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Monster Truck night of Fire and Thrills Spectacular

Bad Boy Monster Trucks crushing cars and flying 30+ feet into the air Saturday, 7:30pm | Brown County Speedway

A play based on the actual minutes of a women’s club in Beresford, SD. Saturday, Friday, and Sunday show at 2pm, Friday evening show at 7:30pm | Northern Fort Playhouse, Fort Sisseton

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A weekly workshop for artists ages 11-19 Monday, 4:30pm | The Yapatorium (300 SE 2nd Ave)

6th Annual Miles of Smiles

6, 12, 14, & 19 - The Friendly Hour

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Family event with activities for all ages Saturday, 10am-5pm | Downtown Aberdeen

A free event featuring published children’s authors, storytellers, arts and crafts and entertainment for children and adults Friday, 10am-8pm, Saturday, 10am-3pm | Storybook Land

presentation College golf with the Saints

Subconscious Monthly

DJ Rad Jackson hosts a night of live performance art and electronic music Saturday, 8pm | Red Rooster

This summer’s best fashion at unbelievably low prices Friday-Sunday, during mall hours | Lakewood Mall

26 & 27 Storybook land Festival

10th annual four-person best ball scramble Friday, starting at 11am | Lee Park

13 tar-Spangled Musical Hit! The S

Farmer’s Market

Featuring local fresh produce and canned goods Thursday, 3-6pm | Central Park

Featuring local fresh produce and canned goods Thursday, 3-6pm | Central Park Only Living Boy and Marvin and the Cloud Wall will perform Friday and Saturday, 6-12pm | Downtown Main Street

AMpl Books: a public book club

Featuring Dandelion Summer by Lisa Wingate Wednesday, 7pm | Alexander Mitchell Public Library

A weekly workshop for artists ages 11-19 Monday, 4:30pm | The Yapatorium (300 SE 2nd Ave)

19 & 20 Music on Main

nASCAr Show Car display

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A five-person scramble in honor of NSU basketball coach, Bob Wachs Sunday and Monday, all day | Moccasin Creek Country Club

Youth Artist Collective

A weekly workshop for artists ages 11-19 Monday, 4:30pm | The Yapatorium (300 SE 2nd Ave)

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Young at Heart reading Circle: book club for 50+

Featuring How I Came to Sparkle Again by Kaya McLaren Tuesday, 9:30am | Senior Center

disc golf Tournament

All skill levels and all ages welcome, contact Josh at 626-3595 for more information Tuesday, 6pm | Melgaard Park

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Farmer’s Market

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Insomniac Folklore and Shawn waters

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Youth Artist Collective

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Farmer’s Market

Farmer’s Market

Featuring local fresh produce and canned goods Thursday, 3-6pm | Central Park

Singer/songwriter, general admission $3 Friday, 7pm | Red Rooster

A weekly workshop for artists ages 11-19 Monday, 4:30pm | The Yapatorium (300 SE 2nd Ave) Featuring local fresh produce and canned goods Thursday, 3-6pm | Central Park

Jon dee graham performance

An established Americana style performer from Austin, TX Thursday, 8pm | Ward Hotel

Youth Artist Collective

A weekly workshop for artists ages 11-19 Monday, 4:30pm | The Yapatorium (300 SE 2nd Ave)

Featuring local fresh produce and canned goods Thursday, 3-6pm } Central Park

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30th Annual national night Out

Sizzlin’ Summer nights Car & Motorcycle Show

A fun and creative way to show off cars, trucks, motorcycles and much more!

Saturday, 4-9pm | Downtown Main Street

A family-focused event promoting community and police partnerships Tuesday, all day | Melgaard Park

Traveling disc golf league Begins

A new location each week Visit the Aberdeen Disc Golf League page on facebook for more information Tuesday nights August 6 through September 24, 7pm | Wylie Lake Park (SW corner)

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Farmer’s Market

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Beats and Beers

Featuring local fresh produce and canned goods Thursday, 3-6pm | Central Park Monthly hip-hop and electronic music featuring live performances from the region Saturday, 9pm | Slackers Bar

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Subconscious Monthly

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A book club for mystery lovers Featuring Buried in a Book by Lucy Arlington, bring your own lunch Monday, 12:10-12:50pm | Alexander Mitchell Public Library A weekly workshop for artists ages 11-19 Monday, 4:30pm | The Yapatorium (300 SE 2nd Ave)

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Free admission to see stunt flyers perform Sunday, 10am-5pm | Aberdeen Regional Airport

DJ Rad Jackson hosts a night of live performance art and electronic music Saturday, 8pm | Red Rooster

logo by McQuillen Creative Group

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Aberdeen Air Show

logo by McQuillen Creative Group

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Young at Heart reading Circle: book club for 50+

Brown County Fair

A week of concerts, exhibits, contests, and delicious deep-fried food For event details visit: www.thebrowncountyfair. com | Brown County Fairgrounds

AMpl Books: a public book club

Featuring Ruins of Lace by Iris Anthony Wednesday, 7pm | Alexander Mitchell Public Library

A weekly workshop for artists ages 11-19 Monday, 4:30pm | The Yapatorium (300 SE 2nd Ave)

Featuring Miss Dreamsville and the Collier County Women’s Literary Society by Amy Hill Hearth Tuesday, 9:30am | Senior Center

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Farmer’s Market

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Final Fridays

Featuring local fresh produce and canned goods Thursday, 3-6pm | Central Park Featuring a full range of local and regional live music Friday, 6pm | Ward Hotel

Include your event on next issue’s calendar.

Email barb@aberdeenmag.com

Photo Courtesy Theresa DiMenno

Aberdeen Welcomes Austin, TX Music Legend Jon Dee Graham Local music enthusiast Paris Briscoe is thrilled to announce that Aberdeen will experience the music of Jon Dee Graham and his band, The Fighting Cocks, August 22, 2013 at the Ward Hotel on historic Main Street.

Graham is a musician, guitarist, and songwriter from Austin, TX. He would be best classified as a performer of Americana, or roots rock music. Graham was named the Austin Musician of the Year in 2006 during the South by Southwest Music Conference.

As a solo artist, Graham has realized eight albums. In 1979, Graham replaced guitarist Eddie Munuz of the Skunks, opening shows for the Clash and The Ramones. He then joined the True Believers in the early 80’s, honing his singing and songwriting skills. With each new branch of his musical career he was inducted into the Austin Music Hall of Fame. Graham’s music has been featured in soundtracks such as Ladder 49 and Veronica mars. His song “One Moment to Another” is included on Patty Smyth’s eponymous album. A feature-length documentary on Graham and his music was released on DVD in 2008.

Graham’s music typically explores his observations of life’s struggles and is no doubt influenced by his own personal battle to avoid the pitfalls that often accompany a musical career. He balances those songs with lyrics, which relate to his strong sense of family, and the satisfying aspects of his life. In these songs, Graham’s optimism is evident. At the Continental Club in Austin, fans can see Graham perform live, traditionally at 10pm on Wednesdays. There his performance has been referred to as “the best show under $20 on the planet.”

Tickets are available at profiling Beauty (224 1st Ave. Se), by calling paris at (605) 2264444, or online at babyblackpanda.com

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correcTions From lasT issue

I blame the schools.

There are no corrections from last issue. It was perfect in every way. Some of you may have noticed that the order of sections under the Hub did not correspond to the order in which they were listed in the header. This was not an error.

This was a test. You have passed! Well done.

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Advanced Surgery

Close to Home When Eugene Dennert’s stomach pain became so severe he could barely stand it, his wife Jeanette drove him to the emergency department at Sanford Aberdeen, 25 miles from their home in Columbia. It’s a good thing she did, too. An abdominal imaging scan showed his stomach pain was caused by diverticulitis, a digestive condition that gradually improved.

“But they also found an aneurysm,” says the 68-year-old retired trucker.

An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a bulge in the lower part of the aorta, the major vessel that supplies blood to the body. If large enough, an AAA can rupture, causing severe bleeding and death. AAA is the 13th leading killer in the United States.

“I was a little worried,” he says. “My mother passed away from this when she was about my age.”

Expert evaluation A consultation in Aberdeen with Vascular Surgeon Dr. Patrick Kelly from Sanford Vascular Associates in Sioux Falls opened the door to a close-to-home solution. Each Monday Dr. Kelly comes to Sanford Aberdeen for consultations, procedures and follow-ups.

An exam and tests indicated Eugene was a good candidate for endovascular (minimally invasive) AAA surgical

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repair. Though not an emergency, surgery sooner rather than later was important, because once a rupture occurs, surgical success rates fall dramatically.

“When Dr. Kelly explained what had to be done, I asked if I’d have to go to Sioux Falls,” says Eugene. “When he said it could be done in Aberdeen, including all follow-up, I said let’s do it here.”

Extensive experience The only board-certified vascular surgeon in the area, Dr. Kelly brings extensive experience. Since 2004, he has performed 500+ endovascular AAA procedures.

“Endovascular is a great way to fix aneurysms,” says Dr. Kelly. “Ninety-nine percent of the patients go home the next day. Within a week or two they’re back to their normal activities.”

Performed through two small incisions in the upper leg, the procedure involves the precise placement of a synthetic graft in the aorta. This strengthens the weakened area and prevents rupture.

surgery proceeded smoothly. Eugene spent the night in the hospital and early the next morning Dr. Kelly came in to check on him. Dr. Kelly extends his stay to Tuesday whenever he has overnight surgical patients.

Eugene remembers walking the halls of the hospital at 5 a.m. “I made so many trips around the unit, the nurses started counting them,” he says.

Eugene went home that morning and two weeks later was back to 100 percent.

“I just want to thank Dr. Kelly and the staff at the hospital,” he says. “It’s a relief to have that aneurysm fixed.”

If you have a vascular concern, make an appointment today with Dr. Kelly at Sanford Aberdeen by calling (605) 312-7300 or (800) 618-3186.

In addition to surgical expertise, the procedure requires well-trained staff and high-level imaging equipment. All are available at the state-of-the-art cardiac cath lab at Sanford Aberdeen.

Eugene’s successful procedure Eugene underwent endovascular AAA repair on March 4. The 45-minute

Patrick Kelly, MD

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