Aberdeen Magazine March/April 2013

Barb Andrews Managing Editor

As a lifelong resident of Aberdeen, I have had classmates, acquaintances, and friends new and old question why a free-spirited individual such as myself would choose to stay in this small town in which I grew up. And not just in a small town, but a small, “black and white” town like this one that’s been referred to by some as “the middle of nowhere” with “nothing to do.” I retort by saying that as the free-spirited individual that I am, I hap-

this town has many of the amenities a much larger city would have, but within walking distance and within an affordable price

pond. I have opportunities that would have been highly competitive in another, larger community. If I want to have an art show, for example, I have at least four locations that say “sure” even though I’m not a well established artist. If I feel like singing I can perform at a number of Karaoke bars in town, almost any day of the week. If I want to sell a self-published book of poetry, my endeavors are embraced by local businesses. If I want to learn to sew, I have a fellow Aberdonian willing to teach me.

(the one we live in now), we found ourselves surprised to be settling down in the city of our roots. But where else would our next door neighbors have repeatedly come over as we moved in, pitching in decorating and landscaping tips, bringing over warm baked goods and helping us to haul heavy rocks from our garan impromptu lunch or backyard barbeque on any given afternoon? Where else could I be Managing Editor of a hometown magazine and embraced by my new job like I’d always belonged stopped clicking my heals together, dreaming of some far off place, for I guess what I’ve realized is that Dorothy was right, there is no place like home.

Troy McQuillen Publisher

We don’t have a notable DJ that devotes air time to community activities. The newspaper is awesome, but has a much broader geographic area to engage. The TV stations moved out years ago. The Progress TV show gives us insight into Chamber of Commerce activities, but who is monitoring Aberdeen’s pulse?

Welcome to Aberdeen Magazine. We hope to add a friendly, conversationour voice and it may not always align

feathers. We like what we like and we plan to expose you to an Aberdeen you may not be familiar with. Those things you drive by a hundred times a month, events you’ve always heard about but never attended, products and services tucked away in basements and back alley niches.

Aberdeen Magazine. towards spring, prom ideas for your kids, and bread pudding. But it’s not as many pages as we intend for the future. That’s where you come in. We want to hear from you. What do you enjoy email, or give us a call. Enjoy!

Editor Barb Andrews

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I’ve always wondered –if Aberdeen had a voice, what would it say?

I am happy to introduce you to the premiere issue of Aberdeen Magazine.

Cover photo: Dan Streifel

FeAtures

14 Revealing Beauty

Finding beauty at the heart of everything

16 Perfect Prom

Unique styles for all tastes

1 Welcome!

Barb and Troy introduce the magazine

2 Table of Contents

You are on this page. Hi!

3

The Buzz – What’s new in town?

Stylish Fro-Yo / PC Black and White Ball / South Main Depot / Burckhard Bakery

5 A Taste

Decadent Bread Pudding:

– A gourmet take on a thrifty dessert

6 On the Cover

8

Have you Seen this Woman?

– Local landmarks hidden in plain sight

The Scene – Who’s doing what?

NSU Faculty Exhibit / Mayor’s Address / Boys & Girls Club Banquet

10 In Style

Spring into Color: We shopped downtown

12 Love this City

Spring Cleaning: From trash to treasure Arbor Day: Ways to give back

18 Event Calendar

Local events in March and April

19 Day Trips and Staycations

Foot Creek B & B: A local getaway

Pete Burckhard is baking up something good.

Aberdeen Magazine publisher Troy McQuillen takes another look at dogs and civic engagement. Isn't a Justice statue supposed to be blind?

stylish frozen yogurt

It’s downright funky.

We just have to say, we LOVE the interior design of the new Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt shop that recently opened in the Lamont Plaza Building beside Subway. From by the ounce concept seems to be working, even in the dead of winter. And those weird looking chairs are comfortable too. But don’t lounge around too long, or your yogurt will melt. (That’s OK – you can always get more.)

Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt is located at 205 SE Sixth Avenue

Presentation College Black and White Ball

Having a ball in old Hollywood style. – April Wegleitner

"A True Classic" is held on March 2nd, Presentation College's annual Black and White Ball. This delightful event raises

A silent auction will also be held at the event, and Presentation students will talk about how much scholarships have impacted their lives. Not only is this great entertainment, but it also helps students on their educational journey and makes a difference in their lives.

Get dolled up for the Black and White Ball – satin gloves, fur coats, and top hats are proper attire.

To make a donation, contact Lori Herron: lori.herron@presentation.edu | (605) 229-8454

doggy daycare

Northern Plains Animal Health offers doggy daycare.

This one’s for the dogs! Dogs can attend the doggy daycare

spokesdog of Aberdeen Magazine, was more than happy to make friends and test out the

the historic south main depot lives on

Clear Blue Retreat Pools and Spas will be looking for a new home, due to the fact that the M & ST. L. Depot, in which they currently reside, has been sold. Doug Braa with Aberdeen Asphalt Inc. stated he purchased the Depot on South Main through First Premier Realty, partly because he wanted to save a piece of Aberdeen history. He has tentative plans to restore the historical aspects of the building, but nothing is set in stone at this point.

$12. Your pup has an outdoor play area providing an opportunity to socialize with other dogs of similar size and disposition.

Mary Eisenbeisz is the kennel manager and runs the daycare. Animals must be current on all vaccinations to maintain safe and healthy conditions for all of the daycare participants.

Northern Plains Animal Health is located at 2503 U.S. 12

Orange Leaf’s colorful interior

A historic photo of the M & ST. L. Depot in Aberdeen. Photo courtesy Mike Wiese

Commemorative medallion of the four Aberdeen depots available at Dacotah Prairie Museum.

Photos: Troy McQuillen

breAd

on the

rise

You hear it around town all the time:

“We need a Panera Bread Store!” Or, “We need an artisan bakery!” Despite the allure of fancy franchises, you may or may not know that Aberdeen does have a pretty sweet bakery. Located within Palm Garden Café, Aberdeen rocker Pete Burckhard's bakery bakes up loaves of awesomeness everyday. Pete is no stranger to the baking business. Pete’s grandfather (also named Pete) started the original Burckhard Bakery and Confectionery, located at 117 North Main, in 1906. It was a successful, family-run business, until Pete had to close the bakery in the late 1990s after supermarkets had become the one-stop-shop.

Pete feels very strongly about the heritage and artistry he

kneads into each batch of dough. He says it’s about carrying on his family tradition of doing something you love, something you were born to do. Pete’s breads and baked goods are each uniquely crafted, giving them a quality unobtainable through commercial production. Pete says his specialty is his crusty breads. On the sweet side, he is known for his cinnamon and caramel rolls. For a delicious accompaniment to your a.m., pick up a delicious caramel roll, and if you need a fresh baguette for dinner or a sourdough boule for the week, grab a loaf of artisan bread.

Burckhard Bakery is located in the Palm Garden Café and Chocolate Shoppe, 602 South 3rd Street, Aberdeen.

Pete Burckhard at work in the kitchen. Pete also bakes up some mouth-watering bread pudding. Stop in to the Palm Garden for a taste, and check out our take on the recipe.

Photo: Troy McQuillen

How can you have any pudding if you don’t eat your meat?

sweet Cinnamon Bread Pudding

Low-carbers, this isn’t for you.

On a cold, snowy day, bread pudding is a warm and satis-

done. If you like it moister, just add a bit more half and half. We prefer the tanginess of sourdough bread, but you can use any bread.

1. for the bread: Tear apart the baguette and caramel rolls into 1 – 2 inch pieces. Place in a low oven to dry out (170° for 1 – 2 hours). The drier they are, the better.

2. for the custard: Set aside 1 cup half and half, and put remaining 3 cups half and half into a microwave-safe bowl. Break up cinnamon sticks and add them and nutmeg into the half and half. Microwave until mixture reaches 180° then let it steep for 15 minutes. *Microwave in short bursts of 30 – 60 seconds each so you don’t boil it over and mess up your microwave.

3. Put 2 whole eggs and 1 egg white in blender on low speed for just under a minute. Add the brown and white sugars and blend until dissolved. Add the remaining cup of half and half and 2 tsp. vanilla and blend for 1 more minute. If your blender is big enough, strain the cinnamon/nutmeg mixture directly into the blender. Othmixtures in a large mixing bowl. Bam! You've got custard. Refrigerate until bread is dried.

4. for the topping: Combine sugar and cinnamon; mix well.

5. Putting it all together: Now that your bread is dry, remove from oven and turn oven temp up to 325°. Dump bread into a large mixing bowl and toss the baguette chunks around with the caramel roll chunks to get everything all gooey from the caramel.

6. cooking spray. Line bottom of dish with bread chunks until bottom is covered. Sprinkle with 1 Tbsp. of the topping. Cover with bread until bread comes to about an inch from the top. You may not get it all in, depending on how big your caramel rolls were to start with (that’s okay, you can eat the leftover chunks).

7. Pour custard over the bread. Wait a minute or two for the bread to soak

inch from the top (it will rise). Sprinkle remaining topping mixture on top. Oven should be heated to 325°. Place on cookie sheet in middle of oven and bake for 1 hour and 45 minutes.

8. for the caramel sauce: About 15 minutes before bread pudding is done baking, combine sauce ingredients and heat until smooth.

9. Remove bread pudding from oven, slice and place on individual serving dishes. Top with warm sauce. Enjoy!

Serves 6-10

What you’ll need:

Cookie sheet

Probe or instant-read thermometer

Blender

Microwave-safe bowl

Mixing bowl

Small saucepan

Strainer

for the Bread

8 oz sourdough baguette

4 large caramel rolls

for the Custard

¾ cup sugar

¾ cup brown sugar

2 eggs

1 egg white

2 cinnamon sticks

½ teaspoon nutmeg (freshly grated)

4 cups half and half

2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

for the topping

¼ cup sugar

1 teaspoon cinnamon

for the Caramel sauce

1 cup brown sugar

1 stick of butter

1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract

½ cup sour cream

¼ cup half and half

Photos: Troy McQuillen

have you seen this Woman?

We Aberdonians travel these roads buildings and streets, which by our memories are held in place. We’ve become desensitized. We look for exciting things to do here. We fall back on the same old things. We’ve become “monotonized”. We see the picture on the cover of this magazine, a golden goddess, a pristine statue we’ve perhaps never seen before. We think, “Wherever she stands she must stand majestic, unable to be ignored.” We look up to the clock tower that tops the courthouse in the center of our

WHAT eLSe HAve We MISSeD?

The statue of Justice, standing astute on the cover of this issue, is the highest point of the Brown sword in her right hand next to her chest, symbolscales in her left hand, balancing the scales of truth and fairness. And she stands on what looks like a block, but apparently represents a book, The Book of Knowledge

Under this book one should see a serpent, making the statement that with knowledge one is able to destroy evil, but our

– Barb Andrews

been ignorant. We’ve missed out. There since before our grandparents were born she’s stood, Lady Justice, watching over this beautiful city. The city

must then ask ourselves; what else have we missed?

this detail. According to the book, Brown County History (North Plains Press, 1980), our Lady Justice is made of copper. However, by the Midas touch she’s been turned to gold, or more likely, by the brave painter who restored her in 1953, when hetached from the base and “just resting there.” In

We Aberdonians travel these roads day after day. Seeing familiar buildings and streets, which by our memories are held in place.

Photo: Troy McQuillen

Photo: Dan Streifel

1988 the statue was painted for a second time to appear as she does today.

However, Cliff McQuillen (the publisher’s grandfather), saw some inconsistences between our statue and the description of Justice listed above. He took to his grave that our statue was not Justice at all but rather Lady Liberty. Cliff’s protest showed merit upon closer examination. The statue’s sword appears to be the object of focus and the balance scales, which are always the featured element of any Lady Justice, are

Justice diverts the onlooker’s gaze, but is not blindfolded or blind, as Justice is supposed to be. In addition, if Grandpa Cliff, as most of us, knew little of the history of Aberdeen’s Lady Justice, he might wonder why a statue made of copper (which is the color of a penny) gleams in a bright gold.

county actually receive its intended “Justice”

all statue altered to look like Justice with addons of a scale and sword? We looked through old courthouse documents dating as far back as the late 1800’s. We interviewed locals versed in Aberdeen history. We looked at historic brochures and pamphlets. What we were surprised

a huge golden statue standing over 10 feet tall in the center of town. And so our quest continued. When looking through the 1903 County Commission Meeting minutes we found: The

number, “6875” for “$200”. A check number perhaps? An invoice number? An online image search brought up a page from a Mullins

item numbers, assigned to each statue. Number 6875 must then be the item number for the Mullins factory-made Justice statue our collection of Mullins ephemera. They dusted of their 1900 Mullins statuary catalogue and

Justice’s origin had been solved! Yet with her crown of stars and perfect sight we still wonder, even though the catalogue says “Justice,” is it really her?

Through our exploration of Lady Justice we looked deeper into our surroundings, and

we found not only an overlooked treasure but also a connection to our very roots. Like the golden Lady

city, some hidden in plain sight. And so we encour-

age you to go forth, and seek out all the bounty this great town has to offer, to encourage you to love this city a little more, and to help you realize (if you don’t already) that life truly is good in Aberdeen.

Thanks so much to both the staff at Brown County Courthouse and volunteer historians Dave Stratton and Gordon Dunn from the Salem Historical Society for assisting in the research for this article, and photographers Greg Gilbertson and Dan Streifel.

nsu faculty art Exhibit

Northern State University recently showed off the art faculty. We must say, NSU students are in good hands.

Scratch that – gifted, talented hands. The six faculty members hosted a reception to kick off the exhibit on Thursday, January 31, 2013. Works of each artist, Peter Kilian, greg Blair, sara Christensen-Blair, Keum-taek Jung, nadya Preszler and mark shekore, are displayed in the Isaac Lincoln Gallery until March 21. And this isn’t your traditional “paint on canvas” type of exhibit. In fact, you have to watch where you walk so you don’t trample the animal-skin rug made from Beanie Babies. The artists were happy with

1 Professor Keum-Taek Jung’s Time in the Red

2 Peter Kilian’s Floor of the Badlands

3

Noah’s ark sprung a leak in Greg Blair’s installation, Arc

4 Local artist Jim Johnson and NSU’s Greg Blair.

5 NSU Faculty artists Sara Christensen-Blair and Keum-Taek Jung (and Taek’s son).

6 NSU Professors Dr. William Wieland and Peter Kilian

7 Fine art supporters Maggie and Art Russo

8 Pottery by Mark Shekore

Mayor’s Address

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On February 7, 2013 Aberdeen Mayor Mike Levsen delivered his “State of the City” address to approximately 50 attendees at the Ramada. He stressed the importance of rediscovering a “can do” attitude toward civic improvements. He cited how Aberdeen has boomed recently due in part to previous city councils that looked for new ways to fund improvements like the new Public Safety Building, the Water Park and Swisher Field.

Boys and girls Club fundraiser

Boys & Girls Club

4 Rod and Sherri Tobin

5 Brent, Gabbie and Nick Brandt

6 Nancy and Dean Karlen

7

The annual fundraiser hits a home run.

The 2013 Boys and Girls Club

Ramkota on February 8, 2013. This annual event featured a silent auction, about 500 attendees, awards, and a great opportunity to meet

The Mayor talks about having a "can do" attitude toward improvements.

Former school principal Stacey Levsen, Progressive Financial’s Carl Perry, Mayor Mike Levsen

NSU President Dr. James Smith and Mayor Levsen

Insurance Plus’s Pat Tollefson and Brandon Lemer from New Tec.

Mike (Board President), Carol and Carley

Photos: Troy McQuillen

Photos: Troy McQuillen

1 Vivante Flower Scarf $35 | Lily’s Floral Design and Gifts

2 Serrv Wooden Peacock Box $20 | Red Rooster

3 Treska Tie-dye Scarf $25 | Lily’s Floral Design and Gifts

4

Ten Thousand Villages Handmade Decorative Cards $4 each | Red Rooster

5 Mother of Pearl and Malachite Necklace $80 | Dacotah Prairie Museum

6 Serrv Blue Flower Box $24 | Red Rooster

7 Mary Frances Peacock Beaded Purse $268 | Lily’s Floral Design and Gifts

8 Chocolove xoxox Chocolate bar $3.09 | Natural Abundance

9 Bee & Flower Jasmine and Sandalwood Soaps

$2.19 each | Natural Abundance

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Ten Thousand Villages Sushi Set $68 | Red Rooster

11 Badger Evolving Body Balm

$16.70 | Natural Abundance

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Pip’s Squeaky Clean Soaps: Lavender and Spearmint $5.99 | Natural Abundance

Suzette McQuillen models the colorful Treska tie-dye scarf from Lily’s Floral Design and Gifts

love this city

how did We get all this Junk?

Before you throw out that shabby old dresser, consider these chic options:

donate

cause, including the salvation army thrift store, Kids against hunger, the goodwill, or roncalli nearly new.

sell

Post your item online on Facebook’s aberdeen rummage sale, or trade it in to local merchandisers, such as Jr’s furniture and antiques or malchow’s home furniture.

repurpose

Refresh old items for new uses. ann andrews, Owner of ann’s touch interior design, has some tips to the right.

dispose

free residential Cleanup days | april 26 – may 11 tires, furniture, paint, trees, appliances, scrap metal and

should it stay or should it go?

Ann Andrews of Ann's Touch gives 3 tips on how to tell if your trash is really treasure.

1. does the item have great architecture?

Items like old doors, spindles or casts can have awesome architecture. If so, they are worth restoring. These pieces have permanent value and are worth money. These items can be altered and/or painted, and are very popular when used in modern design.

Was it a good piece to begin with?

restored, redesigned, or added to in order to make a one of a kind. Junk turns to junk but solid pieces are lasting.

Could the item have a function?

Think about converting items to be used not only for design but also function. You can turn an old suitcase into a storage chest for board games. You can make an old dresser into a cute baby changing table. Dressers can have drawers removed and be made into open shelving or a functioning bathroom vanity.

– Ann Andrews

need to dump a computer?

Call Chris stucke of stucke resource group. if an individual throws a computer in the trash, toxic heavy metals such as lead can leak out of the computer into the environment. Chris takes out such components as the motherboard, hard drive, etc., groups them, and ships them off for safe disposal. and its free!

– Call Chris: (605) 228-5789

A good cleaning and bold colors can help bring an old dresser to life

Ann Andrews has a knack for like the gorgeous items found on this page.

Repurposed suitcases and a touch to any room.

A PRIL 26, 2013

Let us put a bug in your ear.

let’s talk about the importance of arbor day. April is the time to think “green” with both Earth Day (the 22nd) and Arbor Day (the 27th) being celebrated in the same month. We love Aberdeen and these celebrations offer a chance to appreciate two of the many things that make this city beautiful, clean air and green trees.

aaron Keys, City Forrester stresses the importance of watching out for the health of existing trees and plant-

insects and disease can threaten a healthy tree’s life. “The Emerald Ash Borer is an insect that has already infested many Minnesota trees and we are watching for them to come to our area, knowing that eventually, they will,” said Aaron. “The Ash Borer tunnels under the bark and kills the tree.” No cases have been seen in South Dakota to date. Another threat trees face is Dutch elm disease. Aaron stated, “The number of cases is down only because we’ve lost so many elms already and are looking at the possibility of another 50 for removal this year.”

For Arbor Day, Aaron gives elementary students an opportunity to plant a tree in a ceremonial manner. The city mayor signs off on a proclamation that is approved by the city counsel, after a presentation is given to each participating school. These activities maintain Aberdeen’s title of Tree City U.S.A.

Why are there trees in Aberdeen?

aberdeen was platted on virgin prai-

really great reasons to Plant a tree

1

to slow down wind and soil erosion

2

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to help beautify your own yard and the community as a whole

3

to provide shade for park areas and public areas, parking lots, and walking trails

4 to help slow storm water run off, helping the ground soak up some of the water

5

to provide cleaner air

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to carve your initials into

7

to hang a swing on

8 to give children something to hide behind

9

to provide homes and food for animals

10

to give you something to hug

A canopy of trees shading an Aberdeen street

Photos: Troy McQuillen

REVEALING

BEAUTY

by BAR B A NDREWS

Wto the wall of repurposed jewelry, beautiful, eclectic necklaces made a new from the skeletons of old. Next, you look up, and see an authentic tin ceiling painted rust red, the building’s original 1910 ceiling restored, or perhaps made even better. And you begin to understand the connectivity among it all. The idea that what one sees as beauty is truly an element at the core of all things, just waiting to be revered and revealed.

Old jewelry is repurposed into new looks.

Candace and Paris Briscoe own, and are in the process of restoring, the former Ward-Owsley building, located at 224 1st Ave Se in historic downtown Aberdeen. This also happens to be the building where Pete Burckhard’s grandfather (pg 4) apprenticed prior to starting his own bakery.

CBeauty, a home based cosmetic business, in 2002 out of her Aberdeen residence when she found herself searching for the best of beauty products anywhere, locating those products, and sharing that information with others. Her client base grew as her clients came to know her as the source for the best cosmetics available, not just by standards of beauty but also by standards of health and environmental responsibility.

to some of you as the old Johnny Cavelle dance then that, however, at its start in 1910, the building was owned by the Marten Brothers, who ran a work clothing factory out of it. Better remembered might which made candy and baked goods. Restoration of this historic building adjacent to downtown made Candice eligible to receive a façade grant from the Aberdeen Downtown Association. By Beauty into this historic building, Candice has made her company and products more accessible to the public.

Candice is passionate about Aberdeen, and wants to give back to the community in which she grew up, the same community in which her hus-

Along with this, she feels very strongly about providing Aberdeen with a valuable service thatation of a new approach to cosmetics, which startscial measurements utilizing knowledge of Greek facial planes and gives consideration to perspective

if a woman has small eyes, making her nose look

larger, she can utilize makeup techniques taught by also helps the client to develop a skin care regiment offers a low maintenance system and clients can

A customer coming in off the street can shop walk-in or by appointment. In addition to purchasproducts have had for them, with others. They receive a training kit and sample product. They then utilize the knowledge gained to market these high quality cosmetics; through hosting parties, one-onone consults, or through whatever means best suit their personal marketing style.

Candice strives to provide only the best for her products, not accepting any product line that could sell anything I don’t believe in myself.” To Candice this means her products are free of additives and contaminates, fairly traded, and within the health and safety guidelines of the most up-to-date information internationally available. In house, she sells distributes products internationally through her online business.

Candice is so passionate about the quality of her products that she has chosen to manufacture some of her own, whenever that allows her to provide the highest quality and lowest cost to her customers.

ample of a color called

several tries, but this color of purple had to be just right.

With the opening

street accessible shop, comes the potential for new jobs in Aberdeen. Candice plans to hire up to six employees in the near future to work within the an Herbal

open the space to include more businesses, bringing individuals from Aberdeen into the building to host and utilize a variety of health related services.able to rent for a low hourly fee. In sharing of the

company’s spacious building and through provisionfort.”

Candice is a visionary, and in all of her endeavtrue beauty is just a matter of recognizing, then revealing and showcasing the beauty that is already there. This philosophy can be seen in her company, its products, and even in the choice she made to resurrect a historic Aberdeen building, beautifying it back to life.

or by calling 1-800-731-9092.

I cannot sell anything I don’t believe in myself.

line is comprised of natural and earth-friendly products. Aberdeen’s Candace Briscoe,

Photos: Troy McQuillen

– Candace Briscoe

The Perfect Prom

The word “prom” is short for promenade, a formal introductory parading of guests at a

for many of us. Represented by a lucky young man and his beautiful girl, latched arm in arm, as they descend a tinseled staircase. Each one adorned in formal attire. The tradition of prom came about in the 1930’s, and was celebrated by mostly well-off couples’ children, held in hotels or country clubs. Then in the 1950’s, thanks to a booming economy, prom became more accessible to the general population, held more commonly in high school gymnasiums. Modern prom attendees might attend stag or even as a group. And although many of the participants are still appearing in traditional formal attire, today, one can spot an eclectic array of fashionable expressions.

Aberdeen Central’s school paper (from 1933) covered the annual event.

Young couples attend Aberdeen Central’s promenade in fabulous 50’s fashion, posing for pictures and lining up for the grand march in 1957-58.

Thanks so much to the volunteers at Aberdeen Central’s Alumni Room for researching this topic for us. Stop in and see them sometime in the old Central building, now known as the ARCC.

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event cAlendAr

You’re invited! Bring a dish to pass.

march

2 Cause for the Paws (formerly Bow Wow Boogie)

Humane Society Fundraiser | Sat 5:30pm; Tickets $15 | The Eagles Club

7-9 50th Anniversary BIA Bowling Tournament

Sign up by March 1st to play or just be a spectator

Thurs 1:15pm, 3:30pm, 9:15pm, Fri 8am-12am, Sat 8am-7pm

$75 to play, Free to spectators | Village Bowl

9-10 Spring Fine Arts/Crafts Show

Enjoy hand made crafts and homemade food

Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 12-6pm; Free | Lakewood Mall

9-10 Home Builders Home Show

Will feature area vendors and seminars

Schedule to be announced; Free | Holum Expo

april

5-6 Boy’s Interstate BB Tourney

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Aberdeen game locations based on bracketing Fri 5-10pm, Sat 9am-5pm; $3 per day, Free to children | YMCA

5-7 Antique Tractor and Collectible Toy Sale

Displaying a variety of antique tractors and machinery

10am-9pm Fri, 10am-7pm Sat, 12-6pm Sun; Free | Lakewood Mall

6 90’s Party

Dress in your best Saved by the Bell attire

7pm- 2am; Free | Zoo Bar

10 Spencer’s Theatre of Illusion

Kevin Spencer, illusionist, showcases his talents

7pm; Tickets Available March 25 ranging from $5-$15 | Civic Theatre

13

Darryl Tonemah

Singer/Songwriter

Redroostercoffeehouse.com for more details | Red Rooster Coffee House

14 Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours Mixer

Your chance to network after hours

5:15-7pm; Chamber members $12, Non-members $14 | Odde Ice Arena

14-16 State B High School Boys Basketball

State B tournament featuring state’s smallest division

All three days 12pm & 6pm; Adults $10/Session, $34 Season

Students $6/Session, $22 Season | Barnett Center

15-25 Community Baby Shower Donation Drive

Watch for drop sites at area businesses

16 James Valley Model Railroad Open House

Model trains will be running the track | Sat 1-5pm; Free | Milwaukee Depot

16-24 Liebelt RV Show

Check www.liebeltrv.com for details | Holum Expo

19 St. Patrick’s Day Dinner and Party

All ages and open to public

5:30-8pm; Free will offering | Sacred Heart Catholic Church

22 Lee Brice Concert

Modern Country Musician | 6pm-12am; $25 general admission Dakota Events Center

23 Casino Night and Putting Challenge

Invite a prospective member for gourmet food and prizes

6-9pm; $25 per person | Moccasin Creek Country Club

23 “Down Home” art by Jay Hopkins

Local artist will be available for questions

Closing Reception1-3pm; Free | Dacotah Prairie Museum

23-24 Farm Toy and Collectibles

Area collectors exhibit factory-made farm toys

Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 9am-3pm; $3 entrance fee | Yelduz Shrine Temple

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Every 4th Sunday - Road Runners Pancake Feed

Fluffy pancakes plus | 9am-1pm; $5 | Yelduz Shrine Temple

28-30 Yelduz Shrine Circus, “The greatest show in town”

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Thurs & Fri 4pm & 7pm, Sat 11am, 3:30pm & 7pm

$10-$12 for adults, Free to children | Civic Arena

Church of Cash

A Final Friday Event | 8pm-12am; $5 | Ward Hotel

Visit the Easter Bunny

11am-6pm; Free | Lakewood Mall

ooh la la! - french night at the symphony

10-13 Spring Awakening

A play by NSU students

7:30pm; Free to NSU students | NSU JC Theatre

13 Clint Black Concert

Classic Country Musician | Details TBA | Dakota Events Center

13 Roncalli Dinner Dance*

Juniors and Seniors attend as couples or individuals

Exclusive to Roncalli students | Ramkota Hotel

13 Women’s Expo

8am-3pm; Price to be announced | Ramkota Hotel

14 Polar Plunge

Freezin’ for a Reason | Registration: 1pm, Plunge: 2pm | Wylie Park

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All Aberdeen Reads

Alexander Mitchell Public Library presents: Teddy Roosevelt performer represents the book Mornings on Horseback by David McCullough

Doors open at 6pm, Discussion at 7pm | Free | Milwaukee Depot

18 Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours Mixer

Your chance to network after hours | 5:15-7pm;

Chamber members $12, Non-members $14 | Slumberland Furniture

20-21 ABATE Bike Show

Motorcycle Show and Dance | Dakota Events Center

20 James Valley Model Railroad Open House

Model trains will be running the track

1-5pm; Free | Milwaukee Depot

20 Central High School Prom*

Couples attendance is encouraged | Central High School

20 Aberdeen University/Civic Symphony Spring Concert

7:30-9pm; $12 Adults, $10 Seniors, Students Free Johnson Fine Arts Center

21 Children’s Easter Celebration

Egg Coloring and Hunt with the Easter Bunny | 2-4pm

Free to Country Club kids ages 3-10 | Moccasin Creek Country Club

23 Maybe a Baby?

Find out if you’re ready to start a family

6:30-8pm; Free | Avera St. Luke’s

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Residential Clean Up Begins

See details on page12 |

Bernie King and the Guilty Pleasures

A Final Friday Event | 8-12am; $5 | Ward Hotel

Make sure to check out our spread of prom fashions on page 16!

April 20 - 7:30 pm

Award-winning Cellist Wesley Baldwin joins the Aberdeen University/Civic Symphony, performing Eduard Lalo’s virtuoso cello concerto. The AUCS will perform classical and popular orchestral selections from Carmen, La Cage aux Folles, Les Miserables, Can-Can and the Pink Panther Medley tickets

– $12 Adults, $10 seniors, students Free

Advance tickets can be purchased at Engel Music, 209 S. Main St. Aberdeen

For more information call (605) 626-2497 or visit aberdeensymphony.org

AUCS guest cellist Wesley Baldwin

foote Creek Bed and Breakfast

For a fun “staycation” idea, consider Foote Creek Bed and Breakfast. Take a night to escape the loud chaos of city life… okay, more like the faint sounds of horns, sirens and the occasional neighborhood disturbance. Though living in the city is convenient, and friendly, and doesn’t lose that rural appeal we all love around here, it’s not the same as reading a good book til 2 am to the music of beautifully uninterrupted silence. Besides, there’s just something about getting out of your house that gives your body permission to relax, guilt free. And your mind a chance to clear. In fact, at Foote Creek B & B you could get so relaxed that your woes might just drift away on a Fluffy Bob-Ross-like cloud. Now isn’t that nice?

For questions or to make a reservation contact: Carla at 1-877-922-1617.

all “fore” the Country Club

Moccasin Creek invites new members .

The Moccasin Creek Country Club is our local hot spot for atmosphere. If you’re not a member, the Casino Night and Putting Challenge on March 23rd is your chance to become one. This event is an opportunity for current members to invite prospective members. At 6 pm the Club will be serving appetizers and a buffet. From 7 pm to 9 pm there will be a dinner featuring such items as Salmon with Dill Sauce and Carved Prime Rib. Yummy! Participants will have a chance to win prizes such as a golf discount and a free membership. If you are not already a member, contact your friends who are and nudge them for an invite.

For questions contact: Moccasin Creek Country Club at (605) 226-0900.

By Eliot Lucas

Photos: Troy McQuillen

speak out, they’re listening

City council members want your input.

– Troy McQuillen

When I was about four years old, living in Park Village, I had an encounter with a vicious dog. There was a black Lab on the corner, chained to a tree in the yard. He would bark ferociously at anyone who walked by. I felt bad for the dog, as slight advances towards him, he would stop barking and just approached the dog. I kneeled down in front of him and attempted to pet his head. He remained quiet, calm, motionless; as if he enjoyed the attention. Then he bit me in the head.

As a four year old, I had a pretty small head. His mouth reached from forehead all the way to the back, like he was away instantly. I don’t remember bleeding, crying, or having any wounds that would indicate to my mother I just had my head bit off. And so I didn’t tell her, until a few days ago. I hid this information because I knew that getting bit was my own fault. I had been extremely stupid and would get in trouble for knowingly approaching an obviously vicious dog; that was chained up, minding his own business. It was one of those “life lesson” moments.

A few months ago, our Aberdeen community attempted to place a ban on Pit Bulls (citing they were a danger to our population). The attempted ban came about because a pair of well-cared-for Pit Bulls got loose and one killed a smaller dog in a nearby development. Then the police shot and wounded one of the Pit Bulls, which was ultimately euthanized. It was a sad story and my heart goes out to both families that lost their dog experience, reconsidering the incident from the perspective of an adult. I tried to determine who, or what, was truly

vicious dogs, like the one that bit my head off, there are probably ten times more irresponsible pet owners who have no right owning animals of any kind. And then I must wonder: if people aren’t responsible enough to properly care for dogs, shouldlines? The city tried to prevent irresponsible people from gettime for the law to step in or for these decisions to be left up to an individual’s own good (or bad) judgment? Who’s to say, but most people agree; a breed ban doesn’t address the real issues.

The Pit Bull breed ban is old news. The city council rejected the proposal, ending this debate for now. Which brings me then to the real point of this story. That as a citizen of Aberdeen, you have the right, and the opportunity, to speak out for, or against, what you believe in. When the Pit Bull ban was being discussed a group of concerned Pit Bull owners joined together and made their arguments against the ban process. They didn’t name call, they weren’t belligerent, they didn’t threaten with lawsuits. They just organized, presented

banned in Aberdeen.

Anyone can get involved in any issue on the table of your city council. Heck, you can even bring up an issue. The council meets every Monday night and they have a dedicated ten minutes set aside at the start of each meeting designed for anyone to bring up anything they want to talk about. Unfor-

be a crab session, but rather, a constructive conversation.

of the dead trees laying in the Moccasin Creek beside

KnoW your city councilor

northeast district

Jeff Mitchell

Mark Remily

northwest district

Jennifer Slaight-Hansen

Todd Campbell

southwest district

Tom Agnitsch

David Bunsness

southeast district

Laure Swanson

Clint Rux mayor

Mike Levsen

To email your councilor, visit the city website at aberdeen.sd.us/index.aspx?NID=74 or scan the code below on your smartphone to visit the site.

Do not try this at home. Pit Bulls Candy and Bowser demonstrate their softer side with publisher, Troy McQuillen.

Bryton and Brandon Black with Brandon’s Pit Bulls, Candy and Bowser. Brandon helped represent responsible Pit Bull owners in the recent debate over attempts to ban the breed in Aberdeen. A big thanks to the pair for assisting with our photo shoot.

Photo: Dan Niemi

For over six years our Miles of Smiles event has brought joy and excitement to the kids of Brown County. This annual free event is our way of saying "Thanks" to our community. Mark your calendar for the next Miles of Smiles on July 13, 2013.