Aberdeen Magazine March/April 2016

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TRAVIS KIEFER

ARE YOU TOUGH ENOUGH?

REBEL RUGBY

COMMUNITY. LIFE. STYLE.

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ERIN FOUBERG

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26 06 FROM THE EDITOR 08 THE HUB What’s got everybody talking 14 CALENDAR 8 Picks for your social calendar 16 REBEL RUGBY! A taste of Women’s Rugby in Aberdeen 18 PROFILE Dr. Erin Fouberg 20 RECIPE Welcome Spring with a Hearty Vegetable Beef Soup 22 PROFILE Travis Kiefer 24 MAY DAY ACRES IS THE PLACE TO BE Head outdoors for a hands-on agricultural tour 26 SCENE Actor Cary Elwes visits the Hub City

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42 28 SCENE Artist Qin Bailan brings her exhibit to NSU 30 A NEW BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE The final push for the new Boys & Girls Club 32 TECH FOR YOUR TREK The latest gadgets for your next camping trip.

34 LIFE IS SHORT; ART IS LONG Meet NSU’s soon-tobe art graduates 41 GREEN ABERDEEN Keeping our home city great 42 DECADES OF DINING A look at the history of The Flame 44 IN THE BACK Where are we now?

ON THE COVER This year’s Northern State University Art graduates showed up to showcase themselves as well as their art. While some of the Art graduates opted to not be included in the profile, we’re still incredibly grateful to all of them, as well as the whole NSU Art Department. The full spread can be seen on page 34.

Cover Photo by Troy McQuillen

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EDITOR’S LETTER

VOLUME 4 • ISSUE 2 • MAR/APR 2016

ISSN 2378-3060 MANAGING EDITOR

IT'S ALL NEW, NEW, NEW THIS SPRING

Sean McCracken

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s the air begins to warm and the roads clear up, you may find that you’ve grown used to winter, and as it passes you just might miss it. Hahahahaha, just kidding! We’re free! We can all finally be outdoors and enjoy ourselves. Spring is the season of new.

Whether it’s new leaves, new baby animals, new events in town, or new people to meet, newness can be seen all around us.

In this issue we’ll be showing you a lot of new beginnings; like with local entrepreneur, Travis Kiefer, with his new purchase of the historic Citizens Building which will help facilitate not only his own new business, but hopefully other’s as well. We also show you how you can help the Boys & Girls Club of Aberdeen Area reach their goal of a new facility to better help our local youth.

Local favorite, Slackers, has a new location and the Ramkota continues it’s remodeling. And if you just can’t wait to get out and enjoy the outdoors, Jenny Roth has the scoop on Mayday Acres and Mark Bower has everything to help you make camping a breeze.

As I write this in early February, the snow is still pressing down on us hard.

I think to myself, “How can I introduce spring to my readers, when I can’t even imagine it right now?” Well, at the risk of jinxing us all, I will take an optimistic look into the future and say that the snow is beginning to melt, birds are returning and spring is making a welcome return. It is a time of new beginnings for both nature and our own lives and as we take tentative steps towards a life outdoors, we know that what we’re beginning, whatever it is, it’s going to be great. //

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ANDREW HANSEN

An avid gamer and sports enthusiast, Andrew welcomes the opportunity to write because he says it gives him an outlet in which to express ideas in a new and unique way.

HANNAH LOEFKE

Hannah is a student and captains the women’s rugby team at Northern State University. In the future, she plans on becoming a high school English teacher. She is currently student teaching and enjoys writing about everything that gets thrown her way.

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New Library Construction Could Begin in April ABERDEEN’S NEW PUBLIC LIBRARY is finally becoming a reality. Library board members and city councilors started talking about a new library back in 2007. After two planning consultants, dozens of public meetings, and a general outcry from library patrons for a major upgrade, construction on the new library could begin this spring. After the city council approved the project and approved the bond funding, petitioners against new construction submitted adequate signatures to bring the bond issue to a public vote.

On December 4, voters in Aberdeen voted, YES to support the funding for the new library. Nearly 4,000 voters cast their ballots resulting in a total of 2,410 yes votes, and 1,576 nos. The city then proceeded with sale of bonds totaling $7.7 million for the $8 million project. The Library Foundation has pledged over $2 million to help offset the total cost to the city and will repay the city over the next five years as pledges are made. On February 3, construction bids were opened by project architect, CO-OP Architecture revealing that all the bids came in nearly $500,000 under projected costs. Aberdeen will open its new library in the early summer of 2017. //— TROY MCQUILLEN

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BREAKING GROUND SOON

CHANCEY WILLIAMS AND THE YOUNGER BROTHERS BAND

Loud American Rally Fest STURGIS IS ON ITS WAY TO ABERDEEN! The Loud American Rally Fest presented by Stutsman Harley-Davidson is making its way to the Dakota Events Center on March 4th. The event will showcase bikes, craft beer, wine and whiskey, and everyone from Aberdeen and the surrounding area is invited!

The event will start off on Friday March 4th with Judd Hoos performing with special guest, Ivy Stone, as well as a special appearance by the Flaunt Girls with their signature aerial show.

It will keep on rolling on Saturday with a full day of vendors and beer as well as wine and whiskey tasting and even a mechanical bull. Ivy Stone will also stick around with Chancey Williams and the Younger Brothers Band to close out the night.

If you’re ready to see some bikes, taste some beer and just have a ton of fun, then this is the place to be. //— SEAN MCCRACKEN

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They provide a number of emergency detection and response devices including a waterproof wireless transmitter which can be worn around the wrist or neck, motion detectors, door and window detectors, smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, a two-way emergency receiver which connects directly to FirstCall’s 24-hour Cooperative Response Center via standard phone service or a cellular modem and new for 2016, a fall detector pendant that will trigger a call for help if the user is unable to press their button.

Your elders have been there for you throughout your lives, and now you can be assured that you can provide constant care and assistance as you begin to take care of them. // — SEAN MCCRACKEN FirstCall can be reached at (605) 229-6850 and at info@myalertsystem.com

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Despite having no history of cancer in her family, Carly struggled with two family members being diagnosed in 2015. Both her family members are doing well now, but the scare led her to certain questions. In an effort to find out how this could have happened, she began researching and was shocked to find out just how many products people use everyday that have ingredients that could lead to cancer.

The book, written under the pen name, Carly Danielle, began as a sort of coping mechanism and became a tool to provide information for people going through the same struggle she did. In it, she mentions ingredients and chemicals to check for, as well as some recipes. It can be found at read.amazon.com //— SEAN MCCRACKEN

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THE WINEFEST RENAISSANCE, presented by the Boys and Girls Club of Aberdeen Area, is entering its fourth year, and is once again gearing up to be the event of the season. The event will take place at the Ward Plaza Downtown Event Center on Saturday, April 9th, from 6:30 – 10:00 PM. The annual wine and culinary event will be offering the chance to sample over 100 wines from across the country as well as a wide selection of craft beers and spirits. But don’t forget to pair them with the variety of delectable cheeses and hors d’ oeuvres as well.

You also won’t want to miss the chance to meet a number of local artists, as well as place a bid or two on some of their works in both the silent and live auction. The auctions will showcase more than just artwork, but whatever grabs your attention will be worth it, since all proceeds for the event will go to benefit the local Boys and Girls Club.

The Boys and Girls Club of Aberdeen Area has helped hundreds over the years with their mission of enabling all young people, especially those who need them most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. //— SEAN MCCRACKEN

SUITE DREAMS

The Ramkota Continues its Biggest Remodel Project Ever BIG CHANGES ARE COMING to the Ramkota Hotel. The Ramkota has recently completed the second of their four-phase remodeling venture. The first phase included about 112 bathrooms, while the second phase focused on some of the commercial area including a full gut of the lobby and the addition of three business center workstations, additional Wi-Fi throughout the building, an updated fire alarm, brand new lighting fixtures, a few minor updates in Minerva's, and a full gut of the exercise room. They also remodeled their boardroom, which will serve as a template for when they remodel the Dakota rooms in the future. In addition to the aesthetic features, the Ramkota has also updated their digital concierge, which allows guests to use the stations on the walls to view maps, menus, etc. It can also be added as an app to their mobile device.

General manager Randy Grismer says, “We wanted to make sure when we created the lobby, people would have a sense of where we’re going with the guest rooms.”

The third and forth phases which are planned for the next few years will focus on the guest rooms, guest halls, hallways and exterior. // — SEAN MCCRACKEN

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IN CASE YOU HADN’T HEARD, Slackers Bar has moved. Their new location is at 319 Main St. South, directly across from their former location. Owners Lamar Marshall and Jon Hepola recently bought the former Main Street Photo Works building and made the move late last year.

Their grand opening on January 8th was a rousing success and the popularity of the new spot has remained constant.

The new building boasts an extended bar and a more open stage area, as well as 50 beers on tap.

Owner Jon Hepola says “We’ve actually had a lot of rotation on our taps. I was afraid we would have a few beers just sit there and not get sold but they’re selling really well.”

If you still haven’t made it down to the new Slackers, take some time and come check it out.

They host and open mic night every other Tuesday starting on March 8th and trivia night every Thursday at 8:00 PM. //— SEAN MCCRACKEN

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PICKS FOR YOUR SOCIAL CALENDAR

15th Annual Home Show MARCH 5-6

If you’re planning a home building or remodeling project or just need ideas, The AHBA Home Show has the vendors and projects to get you started.

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Come see legendary vocal pop band, The Diamonds (shown below) as they bring the classic TV show “American Bandstand” to life.

When: 7:30 – 9:00 pm Where: Aberdeen Civic Theatre Cost: Pre-concert Tickets: Adults $30/$35 at the door, Students $8/$10 at the door

2016 Community Prayer Breakfast MARCH 24

A legacy over 20 years with an event where the message of salvation is shared! This year’s speaker is Bryce Klopas, a pediatrician from Arizona!

When: 6:50 am (Mon. – Thurs.)

Where: Ramkota Best Western 1400 8th Ave. NW, Aberdeen, SD 57401 Cost: $12 per attendee.

Yelduz Shrine Circus MARCH 24-26

Performances include animal acts, jugglers, acrobats, clowns and much more!!

When: 4:00 – 10:00 pm Where: Aberdeen Civic Theatre Cost: Children 13 and under – Free, Adults – $10 in advance of $12 at the door

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When: 4:00 – 9:00 pm Where: Dakota Events Center Cost: $10 in advance or $15 at the door

Spring Big Boy Toy Show APRIL 2-3

Whether it’s boats, docks, campers, ATVs or anything else, you’ll find it at the Spring Big Boy Toy Show.

When: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Where: Brown County Fairgrounds Cost: Free

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Pride and Prejudice APRIL 6-10

All of the wit and romance of Jane Austen’s classic 1813 novel comes to life in this refreshingly fast-paced and engaging new adaptation.

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SPORTS

Shelby Peterson makes a run for the goal line.

Hannah Loefke is both the captain of NSU's Women's Rugby team and their coach.

A TOUGH Sport and Even TOUGHER Players

BY ANDY HANSEN round the world if you were to talk friendships. We change on about Aberdeen and Rugby in the same the side of the field. We sentence most people wouldn’t even think don’t judge each other. about our Midwest town in the United States. Anybody with any body Rugby, originating from England in 1823, has shape can play rugby. Each surely crept its way into a lot of people’s lives body shape/strength/etc. throughout the world, and in the past few years is valued. Several women even Aberdeen has gotten a taste of the sport have told me that playing via Northern State University. rugby had made them more Recently the uprising of Women’s Rugby confident in many aspects of has taken shape over the past three years with their life.” the help of Hannah Loefke. A once transfer As for the seasons that from Augustana, Hannah, started the team plays it is the Women’s Rugby team at broken down into Northern State and is the two seasons. In the Fall the women Coach and Captain of play 15 vs. 15 with 40 minute WOMEN’S the team. halves totaling an 80 minute RUGBY “Women’s rugby game. In the Spring they play SPECIFICALLY specifically let’s our 7 vs. 7 in 14 minute games. community know In a quick breakdown of LET’S OUR that ’Hey women how the game plays Hannah COMMUNITY are strong!’ It’s one of gave me this: Games are KNOW THAT ‘HEY the only full contact played on field called a pitch, WOMEN ARE sports for women. which is a lot like a football Women who play rugby field, but wider. The two main STRONG!’ are confident in both types of positions are forwards their bodies and in building and backs. For a team to score a “try”

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which is a lot like a touchdown, a player must cross the goal line with the ball and touch the ball to the ground. You can also kick after you score, like a conversion in football, for 2 points.

There is no blocking. You can only tackle the person with the ball. Anyone can tackle the ball carrier and anyone can score. Passes can only be backwards. Kicking can be in any direction.

There is also a penalty box called the sin bin if you are being particularly violent. Obviously these are just the basics when it comes to the complete rules there are also penalties, scrums, mauls and rucks which is almost an entire

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As for the equipment, it isn’t very expensive considering they don’t wear a whole lot of pads like football. The three most important things are cleats, mouthguards and rugby shorts. To play competitive Rugby you must however be CIPPed or insured with USA Rugby. That can cost around $40. Other than that they provide their own jerseys for the team.

This last season the women’s Rugby program had their first home game ever and also held their own concert fundraisers at the Red Rooster, which in response has helped raise awareness to the team around the community.

“My former coach always said, ‘a rugby player is a rugby player is a rugby player.’

Anywhere I go, I hear someone talk about rugby and we already have this awesome connection.

We also meet so many people at

tournaments and socials or playing with random teams. Joining rugby as a freshman was the best thing I did at college (minus the education part).” said Hannah.

If you want to follow Hannah and the NSU Rebel Rugby program you can check them out on Facebook. There you can find out where they practice, play games and hold fundraisers. //

Gabrielle Gruenwald and Hannah Loefke get ready to ruck.

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Dr. Erin Fouberg Taking a Good Look at the World

BY SEAN MCCRACKEN ost of us remember memorizing the capitols, locating and coloring in maps as the extent of what we M rivers, learned about Geography in school. But take it from Dr. Erin Fouberg, who wrote the book on Geography (two in fact), there is a whole lot more to learn.

Dr. Fouberg began thinking geographically at a very young age, due in a large part to her father, who was also a Geography professor. However, she initially didn’t want to follow in her father’s footsteps; the first few classes she took at Georgetown were, in her opinion, entirely too theory based and didn’t consider the impact of the people enough. Fortunately her opinions on the subject were assuaged during her sophomore year after taking Human Geography and Political Geography. “[Geography] is not memorizing all the places in the world, but understanding the spatial relationships among places in the world.” says Fouberg. As she mentions, getting a PhD in capitols and rivers would be pretty boring, and there is really so much more to consider; the distribution of languages and religions, the history of a country and how that history has affected its relationship with other countries, all play a role in understanding the true nature of geography. Places in the world are constantly being reinvented by the people who live there and understanding the people, places and how people make places are how Dr. Fouberg sees her subject and how she teaches it.

Unsurprisingly, Dr. Fouberg has a lot of traveling under her belt, although not yet as much as she would have liked. “There’s a lot of the world I still need to see.”

She has been through Europe, India, China and she "Aberdeen is far enough away from recently returned from Costa Rica. She has traveled places like Sioux Falls and Fargo, for both business and pleasure, but hardly sees much where if we want something, we of a difference. have to build it ourselves. This can “Whenever I travel I’m learning something. I tend be seen through places like the to go to museums and churches and cemeteries. I YMCA and the Aquatic Center as well also never eat at chains when I’m out of town, I like to as the impressive number of small experience as much of what I can of what life is really businesses in the area. Whether like in a place, even if I’m only there for a few days.” it’s places like Ken’s, Kessler's, This experience (as well as a ton of outside and Malchow’s who have been in research) has helped her teach not only at NSU, but the community for generations, or also to millions of students all over the country. She places like Canterbury, The Brass has helped write a total of five editions of two different Kettle and Slackers who are still college level geography textbooks, Understanding building, Aberdeen is unique in its World Regional Geography 1st ed. and Human ability to let people start their own Geography: People, Place, and Culture. 8th-11th ed. business."

Of course, when writing a textbook, the information you include has to be ironclad, and the research and fact-checking necessary can be staggering.

“Just writing a paragraph can take a day of reading, just to make sure you get it right.” And with all the places there are in the world, it may seem like an insurmountable task. But as Dr. Fouberg reminds us, teaching Geography isn’t about explaining the facts about every single country, but teaching students how to think geographically. //

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Nothing like a Home Cooked Meal

hey say there’s nothing like a home-cooked meal. This holds especially true around here. And with the cold dying down, you’ll want something hearty and healthy to get you back in the swing of spring. Many of us know that an oldfashioned vegetable beef soup is the perfect fit. Local, Daniel Townsend, through the blog, Top Recipes, provided this particular recipe. It’s perfect for if you want your kids to have the taste of home you had as a child or if you just want to experience it again for yourself. //

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

1 lb. beef stew meat 1 onion 3 celery ribs 10 baby carrots (or a couple regular carrots) 2 potatoes (peeled if you like) 1 cup frozen corn 1 cup frozen peas 2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes

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3 1⁄2 cups beef broth (or 2 14-oz cans) 2 small bay leaves 2 teaspoons garlic powder 2 tablespoons olive oil (or any cooking oil) 4 cups water 2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce

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HOW TO MAKE IT 1 Cut meat into small, bite-size (1⁄2") pieces.

2 In a large pot or Dutch oven, sauté meat in 1 T oil on medium-high heat until all sides are brown.

3 Set aside on a plate.

4 Chop celery, onion, potatoes, and carrots into bite-size pieces.

5 Sauté celery and onion in remaining 1 T oil until onion is golden (about 10 minutes).

6 Add browned beef, water, broth, and tomatoes with juices, carrots, potatoes, corn, bay leaves and garlic.

7 Bring to a boil.

8 Reduce heat and simmer uncovered until beef is almost tender, about an hour.

9 Add peas and hot sauce to soup.

10 Cover and simmer until beef is tender, about 30 minutes longer.

11 Serve and season with freshly ground black pepper, hot sauce, or crumbled saltines, if desired.

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Travis Kiefer Build your Life.

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BY SEAN MCCRACKEN S. Lewis once said, “You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.”

C. Whether Travis Kiefer has heard this quote before or not, he has definitely lived it. After graduating from Groton High School in 2006, he soon achieved his goal of attending Stanford University. Not long after, he set his sights on his new dream of getting involved with the Silicon Valley start-up scene. After taking some time off school, he took his first steps toward his new goal by running a marathon on every continent to raise money for a non-profit, and then soon after built his own start-up company. It was not long after that Travis felt the need to return home. He began using his entrepreneurial experience to become a consultant for other start-up companies. After coming back to Aberdeen, becoming a consultant, and investing in a number of real estate properties (including the iconic Citizens Building, which he purchased last July) he has arrived at the present, where he is working toward a new goal, and dreaming another dream.

THE NEXT BIG IDEA… Travis Kiefer’s next big idea revolves around three simple concepts. First, the primary computing device for nearly everyone these days is the smart phone. Whether you’re running your business with it or simply running your life, everyone is beginning to see the point in having one. Second, is the commoditization of hardware, basically being able to assemble hardware products on a relatively low budget.

Third, and foremost, is elder care.

He recalls, “My mom had worked in an assisted living, nursing home environment since I was five, so I was very familiar with the process of aging and how it lacks a level of “WHAT’S MORE dignity that a lot of people want.” Travis knew AMBITIOUS there was some way to bring technology and THAN ENSURING elder care together, but didn’t quite know what it would look like. In October, he had a meeting DIGNITY FOR with Nathan Gellhaus owner of Angelhaus EVERYONE?” here in Aberdeen, to get the ball rolling in this newest idea. Both men knew that technology could play a very pivotal role in making the aging experience more dignified.

The new company Travis has started strives to provide dignified care and help people live at home with ease, hence its name, Ease. It reflects the company’s ultimate goal, which is to help our elders live the life they want to live, with ease.

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The iconic beauty of the Citizens Building was something Travis couldn't resist.

But what does all this actually mean? What does Ease even do? While many products are still in the development stages, the main focus right now is providing awareness of one’s living situation through an array of sensors throughout their home. They might detect things like if the stove gets left on, if the floor has a slippery spot, or if someone’s taking a bit longer to get out of bed than usual, and then inform the appropriate people. This will hopefully give seniors a level of independence they may not have had before. No one wants to feel like a burden, and with technology’s assistance, no one will have to.

CITIZENS BUILDING Travis currently plans to use the ample space available at the Citizens Building to develop and produce the products that Ease will provide. However, he didn’t actually purchase it with that in mind. When asked why he bought the property, he responds with great enthusiasm.

“I love buildings! I love architecture! I love urban design!

I love the feel of a city when you’re walking through it!”

Travis proudly considers himself to be a flaneur, someone who strolls about with no set destination. He first fell in love with the idea while taking an Urban Studies class at Stanford and eventually became an Urban Studies major.

So when he moved back home and found out the iconic, downtown building was up for sale, it was an opportunity that he simply couldn’t pass up.

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WHAT HAS ABERDEEN PROVIDED YOU? One might wonder why someone who spent so much time and gained so much success out in Silicon Valley wouldn’t stay out there rather than come back to Aberdeen. For Travis, what brought him back were the values and the people that make up this part of the country.

“We’re hardworking, we’re earnest… it’s the level of

trust in the community that really appeals to me.” Having that quality of life and the focus on human values was something he grew up with and truly appreciated. This has been particularly noticeable to his entrepreneurial spirit.

“When I’m reaching out and trying to start something new in the downtown, I’m getting a lot of people who are super receptive and excited… there’s a general support and appreciation of what I’m doing.”

It’s plain to see that despite all his experiences and adventures all around the world, Aberdeen is where he wants to call home and where he wants his future to be. But that doesn’t mean his adventures are over. He has seen all that his community has provided for him and he plans on providing something back.

“What I wanted to being back with me from Silicon Valley is this entrepreneurial spirit, this sense of ‘we can create an economy here that can be part of the industries of the next 25-50 years,’ and I want to be a part of that process…

What we’re tying to do is show people that they don’t need to rely on someone coming in and giving them a job, they can create their own job.”

To that end, Travis is working with StartHub, with the intention of having “pop-up stores” on the second floor of the Citizens Building. The basic idea being that people who have an idea for a business, but don’t feel ready to commit to a year long lease, can use the space for a month or so, rent free, to try out their business idea. Travis believes that the minimal risk and the learning environment will lead to a growth of small business and entrepreneurship in the community.

Many people think of the small town setting as a steppingstone in their life’s journey. And sometimes that’s true. But if Travis Kiefer has anything to say about it, places like Aberdeen will become a destination for those journeys.

After all, there is still a lot more to look forward to. // MARCH/APRIL 2016 ABERDEEN MAGAZINE |

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Anton Burgard shows off one of the donkeys that he helps take care of each day.

MAY DAY ACRES is the PLACE TO BE

BY JENNIFER ROTH

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re you interested in meeting some unique animals and learning about farm life this spring? Then grab your boots and head outdoors to a handson agricultural tour at May Day Acres!

Located just north of Wylie Park along Foot Creek, May Day Acres is home to many exotic farm animals and most known for their beautiful Gypsy Vanner horses. This type of horse originates from the British Isles and is recognized for its feathered long hair and gentle nature. Owners Sarah and Adam Burgard share their personable horses with others by hosting interactive tours at their farm and also by loaning them for use at the local Spurs Therapeutic Riding Center.

The Burgards have operated May Day Acres together for several years. Sarah manages the farm and takes care of the animals. The Gypsy Vanner horses hold a special place for her because they share her Scottish heritage.

Adam, also a contractor at the family business Burgard Construction in Aberdeen, builds and maintains all of the barns and animal shelters on the acreage.

The first tour of their farm happened unexpectedly. A windy day prevented a youth group from a scheduled visit to Spurs, so Sarah volunteered to have the kids meet her animals instead. The idea was a success, and the couple has been opening up their farm to group and individual visits ever since.

Adam Burgard, along with his sons, Anton Burgard and Shea Whitcher, show off their pumpkin patch.

You wouldn't normally think of a peacock as a farm animal, but they still have a home at May Day Acres.

May Day Acres is famous for their beautiful Gypsy Vanner Horses.

During a tour, visitors interact with Gypsy Vanner horses and a variety of other farm animals at their own pace. Additional habitants of the farm vary, but usually include peacocks, extra soft ’baby doll’ lambs, docile ’kunekune’ pet pigs, miniature horses and donkeys, turkeys, and Scottish highland cattle. All of these animal breeds are very tame and sociable, so expect to

get up close and personal with the animals and to even feed them.

Part of a visit to May Day Acres also includes learning details about the different types of animals, where they come from geographically, and the agricultural products they provide.

Guests can feel the wool from a baby doll lamb and learn about textile production, or travel back

in time with stories about how Gypsy Vanner horses used to pull moving caravans in the mid 1800’s. A large farm garden located on site also provides visitors with the chance to partake in the process of growing food.

In lieu of having set hours, you can call May Day Acres at 605-272-9364 or visit www. maydayacres.com to schedule your own outing.

The cost for tours is by donation. Family, group and individual visits are all welcome. They also host picnic-style outdoor birthday parties and can bring their smaller animals to make appearances at events in and around Aberdeen.

Schedule a trip to May Day Acres and welcome in spring with a day on the farm! //

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South Dakota Film Festival hosts Cary Elwes

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WHEN THE MOVIE, The Princess Bride came out in 1987, it didn’t do very well at the box office. However, with the advent of VCRs and movies on VHS tapes, the movie’s popularity grew to inconceivable heights.

Calling it a cult classic doesn’t do it justice because of how ingrained it is in popular culture today.

Subsequently the organizers of the South Dakota Film Festival (Brent Brandt, Tom Black, Capitol Cinema) hosted a fantastic evening at the Capitol Theater featuring the movie and one of its iconic stars, Cary Elwes. The January 30th event sold out in just 24 minutes, providing Elwes a full house (450+) and a warm Aberdeen welcome. After the movie was shown, various movie memorabilia was auctioned to raise funds for the Capitol Theatre. Elwes then took the stage and entertained the crowd for well over an hour with behind the scenes stories of the making of the film. He later signed copies of his book, As You Wish, Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride for 150 excited fans. //— TROY MCQUILLEN

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Arts from the East

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CHINESE ARTIST QIN BAILAN spent four days touring her exhibit, Belle Painting of Ancient China, which began on February 8th. The exhibit debuted its Aberdeen tour at NSU’s Beulah Williams Library where Ms. Qin greeted guests and explained the nature of her work. Her paintings, which are done on Chinese hanging scrolls, depict beautiful women and children from China’s rich history and mythology. The tour also included an artist demonstration at the Red Rooster Coffee House and the Dacotah Prairie Museum. The event was cosponsored by the Confucius Institute at NSU and the Confucius Institute Headquarters in Beijing. //— SEAN MCCRACKEN

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A NEW BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE

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or almost half a century, Boys & Girls Club of Aberdeen Area has enabled young people to achieve great futures as productive, caring, responsible citizens.

They provide the youth of our area with a safe place, caring adult mentors, fun, friendship, and high-impact youth development programs on a daily basis during critical non-school hours.

Currently, the Club is serving more than 1,000 children every year with an average daily attendance of over 225 during the school year and 260 during the summer. However their current facility, which was built as a highway building for Brown County in 1940, has become inadequate. Over three years ago, the Boys & Girls Club Board of Directors began a campaign to raise the funds to replace their current, outdated facility with a new modern one that will serve even more children for years to come.

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Stacy Bebo, Vice President of the Board of Directors, gave us a look at what the new facility will provide for area children. At approximately 28,000 square feet, the new facility will be 65 percent larger.

The number of members served annually is estimated to increase to over 1,300, with average attendance increasing from 200 to 350 daily.

• Increased space for programming, from 10,950 square feet to 18,250 square feet – including new areas for music and art, learning center, computer center, and greater lines of visibility and security in building.

• User-friendly, modern kitchen and lunchroom for serving meals/snacks to all members.

• A new Teen Lounge and Learning Center.

• A larger Game Room.

• A full size gymnasium.

• Rest rooms-ADA compliant.

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The Boys & Girls Club of Aberdeen Area strives to provide children with a building centered program where they can go after school to feel safe and at the same time be exposed to positive, caring adult role models who have developed programs to help them succeed in school and in life. So far they have raised $4 million of their $5 million goal. But they still need one final push to secure the funds they need and your contriburions can make all the difference. Various naming and memorial gift opportunities are still available. Gifts may be pledged and given over a period convenient to the donor, with a goal to begin construction in the summer of 2016.

No matter the size of your donation, it can help change a child’s life. You can donate by visiting www.bgcaberdeen.org or by calling 605.225.8714. //

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ou pull up to your camp spot in your $65,000 fifth wheel. After you plug-in, you turn on your a/c, sync your satellite and turn on your 50” TV. Is this really camping?

Without hesitating you simply respond, “You're darn right it is!”

Growing up, your dad probably took you out camping in a tent. And you probably took your own kids camping in a tent at least one time. But that was then, and now there’s no arguing that if your going to camp, you might as well be comfortable.

If you own a nice camper or motorhome, you just as well own the latest and greatest gadgets available for it. Really, you can justify the gadgets by the fact you will use (or intend to use) the camper for more than just camping (i.e. tailgating, chili cook-offs, rallies etc.)

So what are some of the new, fun, trending comforts for your camper in 2016? Note that some of these items are so new that they still may be a couple weeks away from appearing on the shelves of your favorite camper supply store. //

LED Outdoor Light with Bluetooth Speaker OK, how exciting can an outdoor light be? This isn’t exactly just a new outdoor light. Developed by King and voted the top new item at the Northern Wholesale dealer show, this replacement is a combination LED light with a Bluetooth speaker. Perfect for campers (and homes) that don’t already have outdoor speakers.

Retail prices ranges from $199-$249 with the high-end including multiple LED colors and control by an app on your cell phone.

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Perfect for RVs, vehicles, offices and hotel rooms. Retails for $149.

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LED Shower Head with Speaker Continuing with the LED lights and Bluetooth speaker idea, you can now have all that in your shower. Simply replace your existing showerhead with one made by Empire Brass and you can jamout while showering. Features a speaker with volume control, multiple LED colors and temperature readout. Retails for $79.

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Now by either changing locks or changing the cylinders, you can now have one key that fits both your doors and your compartment locks and it’s not the same key that all your neighbors in the park have! It’s a novel idea that’s about 20 years too late. Expect to see new campers soon rolling off the assembly lines with this same 1-key system. Pricing varies.

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SPOTLIGHT

Life is short Art is long

BY HANNAH LOEFKE PHOTOS BY TROY MCQUILLEN

Scratching pencils, molding clay, or working some fancy graphic design program, these folks are up all hours making our world a little more meaningful.

With May approaching, each of NSU’s soon-to-be art graduates see the world as their own blank canvas. However, before they head out and switch their tassels, they must complete the challenge that is their senior art shows.

Running through April, each graduate will have work displayed in either the President’s Gallery or the Student Center Gallery. The varying styles of each artist will make the exhibits at Northern both exciting and enticing.

Get out of your routine of work, dinner, and Netflix, and head on over to the galleries for something new.

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AnnaJahraus Preferred Style and Medium:

I dig bold colors and smooth line art, so I typically illustrate in this fauxanimation style with a mixed bag of ink pens and markers. If I want to push the graphic look further, I take rough sketches and scan them into my computer to complete digitally.

Has been creating artwork since: I started making art when I was super little. I drew a lot of scribbles and finger-paints and gradually moved on to animals and things I liked. Thinking back on it now, that’s how I made most of my friends as a kid, aside from my sparkling personality.

After graduation: CONTINUE. NEVER STOP. And maybe make money doing it. Money is always nice. Hire me.

Always wanted to be an artist: I think I decided to be an artist before I understood the meaning of the word. My sister was always making art in the house, so I was constantly exposed to the process. It was just another normal, everyday thing, and I’m really grateful for growing up with that mindset. I think being around art for the majority of my early life and receiving encouragement to make my own kept me motivated to continue, and soon I used the word artist to define myself as a person.

The Hare Affair

Timber

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e l l i a v r e i K N Preferred Style and Medium:

I love bold compositions and strong contrast, to make social commentary in graphic design. I lean more towards nature and decay in a sort of Vanitas fashion for my subject matter in drawing.

V anita symbolisc aarrttwis still life, Traditionally, ork. art w ould co the mpare earthly Christiangvoaoluds and es.

Has been creating artwork since: I’ve adored coloring books ever since I can remember, but I started to really take art seriously my junior year of high school. I have kept with it so far!

After graduation: I’m staying in Aberdeen for a bit to keep my life together while simultaneously hunting for graphic design jobs and developing my drawing portfolio. I am very interested in tattoo work further down the road, but who knows! Maybe I’ll join the circus! Life is full of possibilities!

Always wanted to be an artist: It wasn’t so much an actual desire to be something but rather who I am. I just was an artist. And I guess I thought one day, "You know... Maybe I can do this for the rest of my life AND make a living while doing it?" And here I am, about to earn my BA in Art with a specialization in graphic design, diving head first into the ’real world’ following my passion. Zero regrets from me!

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Kelsee Har tman Preferred Style and Medium:

I love the realism side of art. The details and beauty that comes from the work captures me every time. I prefer working in Oil paintings, Photography, and Mixed Media.

Has been creating artwork since: I have been crafting since I was a little girl. My love of art has always been around but I took to it more once I had gotten to middle school.

After graduation: I hope to obtain an art education position while I work on my portfolio for Grad School.

Always wanted to be an artist: Yes, I have always thought that art would be my career. Ever since I was a old enough to hold crayons, I have loved colors and creating new things.

With the support from family and friends, I have never once doubted my dreams of becoming an artist.

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TylerVogel Preferred Style and Medium:

I am fine art and portrait photography.

Has been creating artwork since:

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I have been an artist for at least seven years.

After graduation: I started a photography business in 2011 and it’s been really great. I hope to continue growing that business with the added ability to do design work.

Always wanted to be an artist: I have always been fascinated by art, and for years I’ve enjoyed photographing the world around me. Like many people I wanted to do something I love. Taking photos and making art has always been a love of mine and to be considered an artist in regards to what I create would be a great achievement.

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a n n a i r B n o s r e v I Preferred Style and Medium:

I prefer digital media; think photography. I use Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.

Has been creating artwork since: I have been making art since my senior year of high school, when I got into photography. I didn’t become an art major until my sophomore year of college though. That’s when I really started to focus my art.

After graduation: My goals after graduation are to get a job at either a magazine or get a graphic design position with a business in Aberdeen.

Always wanted to be an artist: Surprisingly, I have not always wanted to be an artist. I always saw myself as an English major. I never thought I could really do much more than take a decent picture, until I became an art major and found my niche.

Olly and the Green Balloon

Acceptance

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Ni cHar r ison Preferred Style and Medium:

I dabble in many different styles of art, so it’s kind of hard to pin one down. I’m graphic designer by training, specifically in print media.

Has been creating artwork since: I’ve been an artist since I was little, but I started my graphic work in Spring of 2012, when I learned how to use Adobe Illustrator.

After graduation: Post-graduation I’d like to move to St. Paul, MN and scout for print-based graphic jobs. I’m also thinking writing a graphic novel is in the cards.

Always wanted to be an artist: I think I always have wanted to be an artist; I was talented when I was younger and grew up with my family’s encouragement.

Graphic design seemed the most logical move for me after high school.

Fence Freshman Fifteen

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GREEN ABERDEEN Helping keep the future clean!

Photo by Troy McQuillen

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Reverend, a Business Consultant, a Janitor, two Sustainable Farmers, and a group of high school students walk into a room…

Sorry, this isn’t a cheesy joke with a punch line, but even better than that, these are a few of the members that gather every two weeks at Green Aberdeen meetings. While all who gather have different motivations that bring them to the meetings, all share a common goal and passion: to improve the great city of Aberdeen that we all call “home.” Though this grass-roots organization’s meetings are small and still in infancy, planning is already underway to tackle some of Aberdeen’s big environmental issues.

It all started a little over a year and a half ago with a man and a book; Reverend Enno Limvere had just finished reading This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs. The Climate by Naomi Kline. He realized that the Climate Crisis wasn’t going to be resolved by large government entities or even by the United Nations, but by smaller groups taking initiative and locally making changes. After discovering that an environmental group did not exist in

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the Aberdeen area – even through there was great interest in starting and attending one – Reverend Limvere took a big step forward and started Green Aberdeen.

Green Aberdeen is a volunteer group whose mission is: “committed to serving the Aberdeen area by promoting and implementing practices consistent with sustainable living such as: conservation of resources, waste reduction, recycling and increased reliance on renewable energy.” The group has established short term (within a year), intermediate term (1-5 years), and long term (5-15 years) goals, while also addressing additional concerns that are presented to the group.

A priority of Green Aberdeen is to emphasize that all are people are welcome to attend meetings. “This is a community issue and so we want to be accessible to the community to hear their concerns and feedback,” said Reverend Limvere. The group meets every other Monday night at 7:00 PM in the ARCC Conference Room 103. Green Aberdeen’s next meeting is on March 7. The group also has a Facebook page, www.

facebook.com/GreenAberdeen, a website, www.greenaberdeen.org, and can be followed on Twitter at: @GreenAberdeen.

Green Aberdeen will provide monthly challenges to businesses, families, and individuals to personally: reduce energy consumption, increase recycling efforts, plant gardens, reduce waste, and host local cleanup days. The group is also: working toward establishing a 501(c)(3) status, promoting local eating and buying of food, and re-establishing a recycling program at Central High School. Green Aberdeen, along with other local businesses, is currently planning an event to coordinate with Earth Day (April 22nd). Be sure to to stay tuned via Green Aberdeen’s: website, Facebook, e-mail, or Twitter for more details! With so many positive plans on the horizon, we are very excited to see where the group grows from here.

One needs to look no further than around the room at those who gather for Green Aberdeen meetings to be reminded of the old adage “No one can do everything, but everyone can do something.” // MARCH/APRIL 2016 ABERDEEN MAGAZINE |

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A B E R D E E N | Y E S T E R DAY S

DECADES OF DINING

THE FLAME HOLDS A STEAK IN ABERDEEN’S HISTORY BY SEAN MCCRACKEN ABERDEEN’S HISTORIC DOWNTOWN IS CALLED THAT FOR A REASON. Ever since Aberdeen landed on the map, the downtown area has been at the heart of it all. Many businesses have come and gone over the years, from retail stores to restaurants. But one of these restaurants has been here longer than any other. The Flame has been a downtown staple for over 70 years, and all of them have had one generation of Joe Fettig or another in charge.

Today, Joe W. Fettig and his brother, Rick Fettig own the Flame, but the story first began in 1944, when Joe’s grandfather bought the business when it was still called the Milwaukee Bar and Café. It wasn’t long after in 1947, when Joe’s father, Joseph Valentine Fettig, took over after returning from the army. Joe V. ran the Milwaukee for about 20 years until a fire in 1966 caused him to close down for two years in order to rebuild. After the restaurant reopened in 1968,

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It was renamed The Flame Restaurant and Bar. Joe W., says that other than the necessary remodel, there really haven’t been a lot of changes over the years. They’ve gained a bit of variety in their menu, but they’re still known for their steaks and burgers. As the saying goes, if it isn’t broken, don’t fix it, and with over seven decades under their belt the Fettig family must be doing something right. However, as far as a secret to success goes, Joe says its actually a lot simpler than that.

“I would say that our quality, our pricing and that we work at being a service oriented business, those three things have been the key.” Joe says.

Most would agree that being in business for 71 years in the same building, makes The Flame something of an Aberdeen landmark.

“Being here this long, it’s been very rewarding.

We’re very proud to serve the Aberdeen Area.”//

The original building exterior, as shown in the late 40’s, when The Flame was still called the Milwaukee Bar and Cafe.

Joe W.’s father, Joe Valentine Fettig, and his family were all from Linton, North Dakota, so when he bought the business in 1947, he couldn’t get a liquor license until he lived in Aberdeen for a full year. The unnamed man beside Joe V. held the license for him until he could legally hold it himself.

Joe W.’s mother, Belle, stands behind the counter of the Milwaukee.

Joe’s Grandparents, Joe and Mary (3rd and 4th from the left) sit with their friends and son, Joe’s uncle, Raymond. (2nd from the right)

Joe Valentine sits between his sons, Rick (left) and Joe W. (right) in the restaurant in 1968, right after it was finished being rebuild after the fire. Joe W. and Rick became co-owners soon afterwards and renamed it The Flame.

The original bar and sitting area of the Milwaukee in it’s entirety.

Joe W. Fettig standing behind the bar of The Flame as it stands currently. Since the fire, they have extended their seating area past the wall of the old bar as well as up a second floor.

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Photos by Sean McCracken

1. Storage building on Roosevelt St. N, 2. Moccasin Creek bridge next to the Aquatic Center, 3. Yelduz Shrine Center on Main Street South, 4. Smoke stack at Presentation College

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