FROM THE EDITOR

As we approach the final months of the year and move into the holiday season, it is a great time for reflection and gratitude. In this issue, the stories reflect many organizations and service groups giving back to the community. The holidays are an important time to help others, but through my interviews, I have learned that this act of kindness is a year-round activity in Aberdeen.

On behalf of Aberdeen Magazine, I want to send a special thank you to our contributors, to our advertisers, and to our readers, all of whom make this production possible. Happy holidays Aberdeen! //

 FROM OUR INTERN

Josie Clemens

MANAGING EDITOR

Some of you may know me as that magician “Magic Mayheim,” but most of you probably know me as “that dude with the curly mustache.” But you may not know that Aberdeen has always felt like home to me. While all my friends here were eager to leave, I wanted to come back. As much as I loved MSUM, I still felt a little homesick.

I did end up coming back home after two years. I got married and transferred to NSU. Needing an internship to graduate, it just made sense that I would gravitate towards Aberdeen Magazine. I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to work with the amazing people at Aberdeen Magazine and McQuillen Creative Group. I have never written for a magazine before, and the experience I’ve gained from interning is invaluable.

Thank you Aberdeen Magazine, Aberdeen Weddings, and McQuillen Creative Group for this amazing opportunity, and thank YOU, reader, for supporting your community. I just hope and pray that my writings were able to capture the spirit of Aberdeen and shine a light on those around us. // Brandon Heim

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 CONTRIBUTORS

 PETER CARRELS is an Aberdeen native now living in Sioux Falls. He writes magazines for the University of South Dakota and articles and essays about the environment for publishers and publications.

 PATRICK GALLAGHER is a regular contributor commenting on Aberdeen’s personality, food options, and history.

 ANN SCOTT was born and raised in Aberdeen, and she is excited to write about what is happening around home. When she isn’t writing, she’s either reading, caring for pets, or helping children find books at the C. C. Lee library.  ROD EVANS has spent much of his life involved with the arts—as an actor and director of community theatre, Speaker’s Bureau Scholar, One Book South Dakota discussion leader, playwright, and published author. His book, Palaces on the Prairie, received both state and national awards.

 SUSAN KORNDER is the Executive Director at Northeastern Mental Health Center. NEMHC takes pride in providing comprehensive mental health and substance use treatment in our region.

 ANGIE CLEBERG and AARON SCHULTZ are on the executive team at the United Way of Northeastern South Dakota. The United Way is instrumental in providing support for health and human service programs in our community.

VOLUME 9 • ISSUE 6 • NOV/DEC 2021

ISSN 2378-3060

MANAGING EDITOR

Josie Clemens josie@aberdeenmag.com

PUBLISHER

Troy McQuillen troy@mcquillencreative.com

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Eliot Lucas eliot@mcquillencreative.com

AD SALES

Julie Lillis julie.aberdeenmag@gmail.com

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Brandon Heim

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