WHAT’S NEW

 Demi Truebenbach, owner of Colorful

Creations.

New Owner at Colorful Creations

Stop the Bleed 100th Seminar

There is a new creative behind Colorful Creations on 207 S. Main St. Demi Truebenbach took over ownership of the studio on Nov. 1, 2021. The founder of Colorful Creations, Carly Pochop, opened the studio in 2015 to provide a space for people to create. Demi has the same aspirations for the business as Carly and is very passionate about the studio and giving people the opportunity to relax and feel inspired by the art around them.

“Whether you’re bringing your kids in to paint, you’re on a date night, you’re with your friends, or by yourself, art is a source of therapy for people to express themselves while making something they can cherish forever,” Demi explained.

Colorful Creations offers pottery, canvas, and wood sign options, and groups can book party packages at the studio. Join the weekend fun with themed classes that can be anything from a canvas class to themed trivia. // —Josie Clemens  Colorful Creations is open Wednesday-Saturday 10:00 AM-9:00 PM and Sunday 12:00PM-4:00 PM. Call 605-725-2529 for more information.

 Dr. Jason Spjut demonstrates how to apply a tourniquet at the 100th Stop the Bleed course.

Stop the Bleed taught its 100th class in Aberdeen on Jan. 31. This one-hour course is designed to teach the public how to recognize and control life-threatening bleeding until help arrives. Dr. Jason Spjut and Dr. Amy Hiuser from Sanford lead the courses in the Aberdeen area and are passionate about giving the community the opportunity to learn life-saving skills in case of emergencies such as car and farming accidents and injuries from bad weather. Stop the Bleed courses have been taught at every public and private school in Aberdeen and a Stop the Bleed kit has been placed in every school in South Dakota. // —Josie Clemens  Classes are open to the public. Check the schedule online for upcoming courses at cms.bleedingcontrol. org/class/search. For more information about Stop the Bleed call 605-626-4308.

2022 Spring Style Show

Aberdeen Magazine is hosting its 2022 Spring Style Show at the Dakota Event Center on April 24 from 2:00 to 5:00 PM. This is an event you do not want to miss! Local boutiques will present their spring and summer styles on the runway. See firsthand what is trending this season. You can also browse through vendors set up around the event that are showcasing a wide range of products and services from fashion to health and beauty and more.

Tickets are available to purchase in advance for $20 online at www.aberdeenmag.com or in person at participating boutiques. Each ticket includes fresh appetizers and one bar drink. // —Josie Clemens  Check out photos from our last Style Show at www.aberdeenmag.com.

 Co-owners of Mila Belle & Co. Cathy Christenson (left) and Lynda Solum.

Mila Belle & Co. Open Saturdays

In 2020, Cathy Christenson and Lynda Solum were looking for a creative outlet for their interest in crafting and home decor. They opened Mila Belle & Co. in October 2020 as a way to share their passion with the community and bring unique, handmade decorations to Aberdeen. Mila Belle & Co. is located at 1023 Sixth Ave. NE and is currently open only on Saturdays or by appointment.

Cathy and Lynda’s store offers everything that they love to create from centerpieces to painted furniture to seasonal items. They also sell a line of paint called Junk Monkey Paint to provide an opportunity for people to design and create their own projects. Not only do Cathy and Lynda sell handmade items, they also started a weekly Facebook live stream to give people tips on decorating and painting and update their customers on what is happening in their store. // —Josie Clemens  To learn more about Mila Belle & Co., visit their Facebook page at Mila Belle Company or call 605-380-4675.

 Storefront of Mulligan’s Sports Bar & Casino.

 Members of the MDHC team: (from top left) Lauren Morgan, WHNP; Nina Hanna, Aberdeen

Manager; Annie Donaway, PhD, MS, RN, CEO; Lindsay Peterson, CNP, Medical Director; and Jamie

Forrest, PT. (From bottom left) Mikala Simon, DPT, Director of Therapies and Kelcey Geditz, CNP.

A Modern Day Move

Modern Day Health Care in Aberdeen relocated its facilities to 1206 S. Main St. on Dec. 13, 2021. The larger space supports an expansion of services and extends their availability for their clients. The company was founded in South Dakota to fill a need in health care for rural areas, offering in-home, in-clinic, and online medical, therapy, and wellness services. The flexibility in health care options caters to the convenience of their clients and creates a quality experience for everyone.

“With our new location, we are excited to be able to serve more people in the region and offer additional services such as women’s health and urgent care. Our unique care delivery options will create new opportunities for our community to have convenient access to caring and expert health care,” Director of Therapies Mikala Simon said. // —Josie Clemens  To learn more about Modern Day Health Care, call 605-250-1200 or visit their website www.moderndayhealthcare.com.

A One-Stop Shop

If you live on the northwest side of Aberdeen, you know how much effort it is to drive to the other side of town to run errands. Thankfully, Mulligan’s Sports Bar & Casino at 715 N. 10th St. has got you covered. Officially opening their doors on Nov. 23, 2021, Toby and Liz Doeden and Kevin and Kara Pharis saw the need for many kinds of services on the northwest side of town. They were on a mission to turn the old Max & Erma’s building into the Swiss Army Knife of businesses.

On the west side of the building, the Doedens and Pharises built the Street Corner, which adds a convenience store and gas station to the bar and casino. They strive to be unique by hosting events, taking suggestions from the community, and even adding things to their menu via requests. // —Brandon Heim  Mulligan’s is open Sunday-Thursday 11:00 AM-10:00 PM and Friday-Saturday 11:00 AM-11:00 PM. Find their events on Facebook @MulligansAberdeen or reach out with questions by calling 605-725-4053.

 Bruce and Rhonda May

Chivilla Bay Expands

Chivilla Bay moved to a new location in the Uptown Aberdeen mall. With JB’s Country Store leaving the mall in late January, an opportunity opened for owners Rhonda and Bruce May to expand. The larger store provided room to combine Rhonda’s studio and Chivilla Bay’s storefront in one location. Rhonda can build product and do custom requests more efficiently because the equipment is now on site.

The retail area will hold Rhonda and Bruce’s hand crafted home decor and gifts along with seasonal pieces, garden items, corn hole boards, t-shirts, blankets, just to name a few things. In addition to the new workshop area, Chivilla Bay has a dedicated classroom for various craft classes that Rhonda and Bruce are also looking to expand in 2022. // —Josie Clemens  Chivilla Bay is open Tuesday-Saturday 10:00 AM-5:00 PM. You can also shop online at ChivillaBay.com.

 Heide Kuhlman

Blessings Big and Small

Blessings Big & Small is a Christian store that first opened in May 2014 in Watertown. The owner, Heide Kuhlman, recently saw the need for a Christian store here in Aberdeen. In November 2021, Blessings Big & Small opened for Christmas in the Uptown Aberdeen mall and was well-received by the community. On the heels of Aberdeen’s excitement, Heidi opened the doors permanently on Jan. 17. A Grand Opening is scheduled for the first week of March.

Blessings Big & Small strives to carry products for all denominations of Christian faiths. The products they carry include special occasion gifts, books and Bibles, greeting cards, jewelry, music boxes, and much more. They offer discounts for churches and do special orders of specific items for customers by request. // —Brandon Heim  Store hours are Monday-Saturday 10:00 AM-6:00 PM and Sunday 12:00 PM-4:00 PM. Call 605-725-2537 for more information or check them out on Facebook at Blessings Big and Small Christian Stores.

 Store owner Allison Kiner discusses tarot card reading with students at a recent class she offered.

Classes Begin at West Oak

West Oak was started in 2015 by Allison Kiner with woodworking, but Allison quickly turned her business into a metaphysical store to help people in the area have access to alternative healing options. West Oak has only grown from there. Allison has not only expanded her retail space and products she offers, but her customers’ curiosity about her supplies inspired her to start classes at her store in the Uptown Aberdeen mall. Allison’s first class took place on Jan. 18.

“We are offering classes that teach how to read Tarot, what crystals to use for emotional healing, success, and other everyday challenges, as well as classes on chakras, divination, sacred holidays, world religions, and fun home decor make and takes too,” Allison explained.

Classes are meant for all experience levels. The cost of each class varies from free to a small fee, depending on the interactive materials used. // —Josie Clemens  For more information about the classes and how to sign-up, visit West Oak SD on Facebook or call 605-725-1555.

 DeAnn Reif

A New Look for UKB Showroom

When helping people put together their puzzle of new kitchen and bath flooring, countertops, and cabinets or finding inspiration for current projects, you need a good amount of space. DeAnn Reif, who founded Ultimate Kitchen & Bath (UKB) in 2010, thought the same thing and decided to expand her showroom. The previous space on 418 S. Second St. was a bit cramped for three designers and all their displays and samples. Since outward expansion wasn’t possible, DeAnn went upward. The expansion process took an extra amount of time because UKB was also busy with client work. But the wait was well worth it. A new ADA accessible lift, a great view of downtown, and most importantly, more room to work and breathe—both for the clients and the designers—is now available in the UKB showroom. // —Brandon Heim  Call 605-725-6864 for service and questions.

 Miranda Wright

Welcome Downtown Nutrition!

There’s a new shake shop in town. Downtown Nutrition is located on 14 Second Ave. SW, right behind Habitat for Humanity. The owner, Miranda Wright, opened Downtown Nutrition in February to share her love for Herbalife products with more people and help guide anyone looking to join a similar lifestyle. Some of the different kinds of products that her store offers includes shakes, tea, aloe, energy drinks, and protein bars. Downtown Nutrition also provides personalized programs for weight loss using a body scan in the store. // —Josie Clemens  Go to the store’s Facebook page at Downtown Nutrition for more details.

 Aberdeen Family YMCA hosts many summer activities that are promoted during Healthy Kids Day.

YMCA Healthy Kids Day

The Aberdeen Family YMCA is hosting its annual Healthy Kids Day event on April 29. Healthy Kids Day is a national YMCA initiative, promoting the health and wellbeing of children and families. During the event, the YMCA offers interactive games that allow families to be creative and engage with activities that promote a healthy lifestyle. One of those activities includes learning about healthy snack ideas. Healthy Kids Day is also used to provide summer activity ideas that children and families can participate in at the YMCA.

Part of YMCA’s mission is to create and encourage programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for people of all ages. “Healthy kids and families are a huge benefit to any community, and we love hosting events like this to promote a healthy spirit, mind, and body!” YMCA Membership Director Kaitlyn Lundebrek said. // —Josie Clemens  This event is open to the community at no cost. Stay tuned for more details about Healthy Kids Day at www.aberdeenymca.org.