Nordahl's T idende NORDAHL GRIEG LODGE 6-52 . FOUNDED FEBRUARY 16, 1946
VOLUME 65, NO. 3 MARCH 2019 BUSINESS MEETINGS AS ANNOUNCED
En hilsen fra Nordahl Grieg Presidenten March Agenda Alert… a busy month! Kjære Venner (Dear Friends), . Friday, March 8 at 7:30 PM – Business Meeting and Our 73rd Anniversary Dinner was a success once again. Annual Shareholder’s Meeting. The business So much work goes into making this wonderful event meeting will be briefly adjourned to conduct the possible and I would like to give a big Tusen Takk to Shareholders Meeting (see next page) Duane Adams and Barbara Shoup, our Co-Social . Saturday, March 9 – Zone 3 Member Seminar (see Directors, for organizing and cooking the very yummy below) food. Dinner was topped off with the very delicious . Wednesday, March 20 – Solveig Club Luncheon multekrem (cloudberry cream) dessert, made by John (see page 6) Stubblebine. It was so nice to see so many members, . Friday, March 22 – Lodge Social and Cultural family, and friends in attendance. I always enjoy the Program… join in on Taco Fredag fun (see next fellowship that happens. page) As I started handing out the anniversary awards, I . March 30-31 – Work Party at Camp Norge (see realized how amazing our membership is. William page 6) Alkire was to receive his 10-year anniversary award but was unable to attend. Instead he sent a very nice note along with a $100 donation to the Lodge. I always love I am truly honored to be your President and I always love giving away the long-time longevity awards the most. when our members, family, and guests come together for This year I presented Donald Ansok and Egil Larsen amazing events like our Anniversary Dinner. I look with their 70-year awards. Both of these gentlemen have forward to seeing everyone again at our other socials and been such active and supportive members of our lodge business meetings later on this year. Our next business and I hope that I can do the same if I am lucky enough to meeting will also be our Annual Hall Board Meeting on reach 70 years as a member. The final anniversary award Friday, March 8. The very next day, I’m looking forward of the night was given to Eilif Land for his 75 Years as a to attending the District Six Zone 3 Membership Seminar Sons of Norway member. He began his membership at which our Lodge is hosting. It’s always nice to be able to another lodge but transferred to Nordahl Grieg. It was a get together with other lodges and share with more tremendous honor to be able to present him with his individuals how fantastic Sons of Norway membership is. award. Fraternally, Many Lodge members throughout the year gave me suggestions for this year’s President Awards and after Laura Porter, President much deliberation I chose three very deserving members. The first, the Tusen Takk Award, was given to Kathy Zone 3 Member Seminar Whitesel, a well-deserved award for all that she does for Saturday, March 9 at Nordahl Hall the lodge. The Hjertelig Takk Award this year went to our long-serving and talented Lodge musician Marvin All members are invited to our 2019 Member Seminar. Bertelson, who also received his 55-year membership Reservation deadline is Saturday, March 2 – please award. The final award of the night and the highest honor contact Karen Aaker at (831) 454-8509 or email in our Lodge, the King Olav Service Award, was [email protected]. awarded to Fred Hymans, who not only is a wonderful The day will start at 9 AM and adjourn at 4 PM. This is a member of Nordahl Greig Lodge but also a great chance to learn about the Sons of Norway organization, representative of District Six through his work at Camp mission, and operations. Coffee and lunch will be served. Norge and with the Sons of Norway as our Financial Benefits Counselor.
The mission of Sons of Norway is to promote and to preserve the heritage and culture of Norway, to celebrate our relationship with other Nordic Countries, and provide quality insurance and financial products to our members.
Annual Shareholders Meeting . Nordahl Hall, Inc. Friday ▪ March 8 ▪ Business Meeting begins at 7:30 PM All members of Nordahl Grieg Lodge are shareholders in the corporation that owns Nordahl Hall. Each March, on the evening of the regular Lodge business meeting, the President of the Nordahl Hall Board of Directors presents an annual report and the Treasurer presents a financial statement. Shareholders (that’s you!) will have the opportunity to inquire about any concerns or make suggestions for improvement. At this meeting, we also elect new directors to fill expired terms or vacant seats for the 2019-2020 term. Please plan to attend this important meeting!
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News About IN MEMORIAM Again, our Lodge is mourning March Birthdays Members the loss of another long-time member. Jim Basso passed 1 Jeanne Shada SPECIAL NEWS away on February 3 at the age 3 Cathy Felkey Two hundred years of membership in Sons of 90. Jim had a fall before the 6 Julius Vannatta of Norway! How special that is and we were holidays, had surgery, and spent 7 Liv Braaten privileged to honor Don Ansok, Egil time in rehab, but succumbed to 10 Rena Slama Larsen, and Eilif Land for their many, complications. Jim was a 10 Vivian Schatz many years of support at the Anniversary member of our Lodge for over 11 Richard Grindeland Dinner. Our congratulations to these very 46 years, having joined in 1972, 11 Karen Aaker special people and for many more years of and was a Golden Member of 14 Mona Jenkins membership in our Lodge. Sons of Norway. His wife 14 Mary Estensen 15 Roberta Heimark We are so happy that JoAnn Bjerkhoel will Lucille passed away this past 15 Richard Kurkowski soon be living closer to us and we will get to July. Jim always greeted you with a smile and enjoyed the 16 Rachel Jack see her more often. She is moving to 17 Dennis Enget Fremont later in March to a mobile home but good times he had at the Lodge. 21 Shelley Curtis will be keeping her home at Lake Berryessa He was very active in many 22 Janet Pankratz for special occasions. Welcome home, community groups and was an 24 Patrick Kelly JoAnn! ardent booster of the San Jose State sports program. We send 24 Mark Mather It was great to see Amanda Sorenson at the 25 Duane Adams th our condolences to Jim's family 90 birthday party for her Grandpa Don in their loss of father, 26 Sandra Peters Slama. She flew all the way from Germany grandfather, and great 27 Ruth Cole to join the celebration. Amanda recently left grandfather. 29 Terje Kristiansen Boeing in Southern California for 30 Pamela Petersen employment with a German airline and is We just learned of the recent 30 Kathleen Moe enjoying this new experience. passing of Richard Bondelie at 30 Meagan Hansen the age of 93. He was a fairly HEALTH NEWS new member of our Lodge, Heritage Members: Karen Aaker is using a three-wheel walker having joined in 2013, and 11 Kaylee Kramer these days to help her with her balance. She would have received his 5-year 18 Kai Porter has had some falls, one of which required membership pin at the some stitches around her right eye. She feels Anniversary Dinner. During the so much safer now. Take care, Karen – no past year, he had been in more falls! Assisted Living at the Terraces Sonja Flanagin fell, shattered her kneecap, of Los Gatos, but he remained and had surgery. She was in rehab, but is very social. We did not get to now home using a walker, and seems to be know him very well, but he did doing nicely. She is still not able to drive but enjoy the Lutefisk Dinner. Our is managing with the help of her family. We condolences to his wife, are hoping for a quick recovery for you, Roberta, who survives him. Sonja! Fraternally, Shirley Shoup, Sunshine Chair Judy Purrington was back in the hospital recently with the bone infection in her foot. Congratulations! She has been dealing with this for over a The California Council for the Social Studies year. Future treatment is not clear at this has named Sons of Norway member Louisa time, but we are sending Judy our best Capp the 2019 Outstanding Teacher of the wishes for an early resolution to this Year for California! Louisa, a longtime problem. eighth grade teacher at Buchser Middle Steve Hawes had a left knee replacement a School in Santa Clara, credits the hard work few weeks ago and is now working on his ethic and value of education practice of her therapy. There was a setback, but he is now Norwegian family for her success. Louisa is doing fine. We wish Steve a speedy also the recipient of a 20-year membership recovery. award at this year’s Anniversary Dinner.
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Nordahl Grieg Lodge #52 It’s almost time for announces two summer camp! college/university scholarship opportunities. Trollfjell Applications and a full Folkehøgskule – June 23 to July 6 for 14-17 year olds list of eligibility criteria Camp Trollfjell – July 7 to 20 for 8-13 year olds for each scholarship are available at www.nordahl- grieg.org. Students may apply for both Children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren of Sons of scholarships each year. Norway District Six members in good standing are eligible to attend District Six Language and Heritage Camp at Camp Solveig Club College Scholarship Norge in Alta, California. Check out the “youth” tab at www.sofn6.org for additional info. Any daughter, granddaughter, or great- granddaughter of a Nordahl Grieg Lodge member Nordahl Grieg Lodge and the Solveig Club will again award in good standing is eligible. Applicant must have campership scholarships. Children, grandchildren, and great- completed at least one year of college or university grandchildren of Nordahl Grieg members in good standing are work and be no older than 30 years of age. eligible to apply for a campership. Deadline to apply: June 1 To apply, campers must write a letter that includes: Submit applications to: Camper’s name and age Name of sponsoring Nordahl Grieg member Duane Adams, Solveig Club President 3415 Winkle Avenue Reasons camper wants to attend camp Santa Cruz, CA 95065-1640 Letters must be postmarked by May 1, 2019, and mailed to: Nordahl Grieg College Scholarship Laura Porter, Nordahl Grieg President Any child, grandchild or great-grandchild of a 820 La Jennifer Way Nordahl Grieg Lodge member in good standing is Palo Alto, CA 94306 eligible. Applicant must have completed at least one year of college or university work, be no older than 30 years of age, be a full-time student, and Youth Half-Camperships for have a cumulative minimum 2.75 GPA. District Six Members Deadline to apply: June 30 The District also provides half- Submit applications to: camperships to youth in our district for Camp Trollfjell (ages 8- Laura Porter, Nordahl Grieg President 13) and Trollfjell Folkehøgskule ages (14-17). The half- 820 La Jennifer Way campership amount for 2019 is $450. The application form is Palo Alto, CA 94306 available on the District Six Website at www.sofn6.org. District Six applications must be received by April 15. Scholarships for District Six Youth Please send applications to: District Six offers up to three $1,000 scholarships District Six Campership Committee per year for students ages 16-23 attending an c/o Luella Grangaard accredited post-secondary school or training PO Box 832 institution. The deadline to apply for this Morongo Valley, CA 92256 scholarship is May 1, 2019. Please note that campers are eligible to receive a campership District Six also offers a $1000 scholarship to the award from either their local lodge or District Six, but not both.
Concordia Skogfjorden Language Camp. The deadline for this scholarship is April 14, 2019. New for 2019! Applications are available on the District Six website at www.sofn6.org. Camp OldFjell Folkehøgskule for Voksene (Folk School for Adults) In addition, there are many scholarships offered by September 10-15 at beautiful Camp Norge. the Sons of Norway Foundation at www.sofn.com. Cultural skills will be offered on topics such as music, cooking, Please take advantage of this District Six Member literature, Tablet Weaving, Hardanger, folk dancing, Vikings, opportunity. and rosemaling. For more information visit: https://www.campnorge.org/site/camp-oldfjell/
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Norwegian Cheese Claims Top Prize The annual World Cheese Awards – known as the largest cheese-only competition on the planet – has been bringing together cheese lovers around the globe for over three decades. The recent 2018 competition was particularly exciting for Norwegians as it not only took place in Norway for the first time ever, but was also a home win for the local Norwegian cheese producer Ostegården. Out of the record breaking 3,472 cheeses from 41 countries that participated in the competition, Fanaost, an aged Gouda-style cheese, came out on top. This champion cheese took nearly 12 years to produce and was made on a small Norwegian farm of just 12 cows. The event took place in Bergen in partnership with Hanen, a local organization promoting the best that the Norwegian countryside has to offer. With the increasing popularity, pride and knowledge in Norwegian food culture and traditions, timing played a wonderful role in this year’s win. …. from SON Newsletter Service
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Award Recipients at the 73rd Anniversary Dinner – Congratulations to all! All photos are with President Laura Porter; only those recipients present to receive their awards are pictured.
Left to Right: 70-year recipient Egil Larson, 75-year recipient Eilif Land, and 70-year recipient Don Ansok
55-year recipients Marv and Lois Bertelson Marv also received the Hjertelig Takk Award
50-year recipient Andy Hunsbedt
30-year recipient Linda Larsen
25-year recipients Bjorn Haaberg (left) and John Stubblebine (right)
15-year recipients Kristen Hunsbedt (left) and Patricia Nyberg (right)
5-year recipients Joni Jamin (left) and Genevieve Deppong (right)
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Oslo Ranked 2nd Healthiest City in the World Oslo was recently named the world’s second healthiest city. Using key metrics like life expectancy at birth and work-life balance, the online home rental company, Love Your Lodge Donations Spotahome, created a healthy index to rank 89 global Platinum Level cities. Of the cities analyzed, Oslo and Helsinki were the only two Scandinavian cities to make the top 10. In memory of Elderid Everly Solveig Club (donation, April 2018) While it’s no secret that Norway continues to top lists In memory of Grace Larsen for work-life balance and happiness, Oslo also scored Solveig Club (donation, April 2018) particularly high in green space, life expectancy and air/water quality. Since the city has already unveiled In memory of Elmer Graslie plans to go green by 2025, it’s easy to see why it Clara Graslie (donation, Jan 2016) ranked so high. The initiative includes making the city In memory of Ann Smestad center car-free and adding more pedestrian and bike Linda & Ron Smestad (donation, Aug 2015) friendly areas. In memory of Greg Ansok Don Ansok (donation, June 2015) Additionally, the life expectancy in Norway is 84 years for women and 81 years for men, which is among the Gold Level highest in the world. Amsterdam took the number one In memory of Clarian Pintacura spot on the list. To view the full list, visit Alan Pintacura (donation Oct 2018) spotahome.com/healthiest-cities-world. In memory of Minnie Munson …. from SON Newsletter Service Jane & Tom Marshburn & Laura Porter (donation, Oct 2016)
Silver Level Did you know... In memory of Elderid Everly 8 in 10 Americans say family is most important to them, Laurette Kennelly (donation, May 2018) The families of Elderid’s sisters Eva & Rachel (donation, May 2018) yet only half have life insurance? Be sure your family has the protection they need. Contact our Financial In honor of their many friends at Nordahl Grieg Lodge Benefits Counselor, Fred Hymans, today (his contact Glenn & Peggy Riddervold (donation, Nov 2016) information is on the back page of this newsletter) or Bronze Level call the Sons of Norway at (800) 945-8851. Campbell Chamber of Commerce (donation, Nov 2018)
In memory of Elderid Everly Rebecca Ng (donation, May 2018) Planning a Party Alan Pintacura, Winifred Doty, Kathy Jones (donation, May 2018) or Special Event? In memory of John Hansen Welcome to Nordahl Hall Virginia Hansen (donation, Mar 2017) Banquet & Meeting Center Shelley Curtis (donations, Jan 2018 and April 2016) In memory of Shirley Hansen Solveig Club (donation, April 2016) Don Slama (donation, April 2016) In memory of Clarian Pintacura Anne Herbert (donation, Feb 2016) and Alan Pintacura (donations, Nov 2017, Jan 2017, and Nov 2015) In memory of Noel Whaley Sydney Whaley (donation, April 2015)
Tusen Takk for your support! Perfect for weddings, parties, meetings and more! Donations made prior to April 2015 are not listed. Convenient Campbell–Los Gatos Location Please view past issues of Tidende to see donors and honorees For rental information, contact: from earlier contributions. Takk! Viking Property Management at 408-909-9055
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C nnecti ns …ways to connect with your Norwegian heritage
36th Annual Sacramento Scandinavian Festival – Saturday, March 30 from 10 AM to 4 PM. For more info about the Norway exhibit, call 916-451-3853. www.facebook.com/SacramentoScandinavianFestival 2019 is Camp Norge’s 60th Anniversary! Keep a look out for news and announcements about a celebration. Hint: there will be a Grand Banquet on Saturday, August 31 during Kretstevne. Norwegian Folk Dancing – Every Wednesday at 7:30 PM at the Masonic Hall, 890 Church Street (one block off Castro), Mountain View. Everyone is welcome, whatever your experience. Enjoy music, friendly folks, and fun! For info, contact Meg Laycock at 408-255-2111 or [email protected]. Tell us about activities and ideas to CONNECT with our Norwegian Heritage! View Nordahl Grieg Activity Photos www.nordahl-grieg.org www.facebook.com/Nordahl.Grieg
a little in English... litt på Liv Ullmann Celebrated on Her 80th birthday norsk... Actor and director Liv Ullmann is known throughout the Liv Ullmann hylles på 80-årsdagen world. On the Sunday she turns 80 years old, she’ll be given a proper celebration. Prime Minister Erna Solberg is among Skuespiller og regissør Liv Ullmann er kjent i hele verden. those who will pay tribute. Søndag blir hun 80 år gammel. Det feires skikkelig. Statsminister Erna Solberg er blant dem som skal hylle Liv Ullmann is one of Norway's international stars. As an Ullmann. actor she has been nominated for an Oscar twice. She has not won the highly regarded statuette, but she has received Liv Ullmann er en av Norges virkelige verdensstjerner. Som many other awards, both as an actor and director. skuespiller har hun vært nominert til filmprisen Oscar to ganger. Hun har ikke vunnet den gjeve statuetten. Men hun Liv Ullmann has lived abroad for years. But there has never har fått mange andre priser, både som skuespiller og regissør. been any doubt about her home turf. The newspaper Dagbladet recently visited her in Florida in the U.S. The Liv Ullmann har bodd i utlandet i årevis. Men det har aldri vært journalist asked her if she still feels Norwegian. noen tvil om hvor hun hører hjemme hen. Nylig besøkte avisa Dagbladet henne i Florida i USA. Journalisten spurte henne “Oh, yes! I have traveled a lot, at times. But Norway will om hun fremdeles føler seg norsk. always be my home. Always,” she said. – Å, ja! Jeg har i perioder reist mye rundt. Men Norge vil alltid Ullmann played her first role in the Rogaland Theater in være hjemmet mitt. Alltid, sa Liv Ullmann da. 1957. Then she played the girl Anne Frank. She became known through the role of Nora in the play "A Doll's House," Ullmann spilte sin første rolle på Rogaland Teater i 1957. Da but then she became a film actor. Ullmann played in 10 films spilte hun jenta Anne Frank. Hun ble kjent gjennom rollen som directed by Ingmar Bergman. Nora i stykket «Et dukkehjem» Men så ble hun filmskuespiller. Ullmann spilte i ti filmer som Ingmar Bergman regisserte. Ullmann is also very popular in the United States. She played in several shows on Broadway, the theater street in Ullmann er også svært populær i USA. Hun spilte i flere show New York. Later she has played in even more international på teatergaten Broadway i New York. Senere har hun spilt i films. She directed her first film in 1992. It was called "Sofie." enda flere internasjonale filmer. Hun regisserte sin første film i 1992. Den het «Sofie» …from SON Newsletter Service
To: District Six Members with Email From: Kaye Wergedal, District Six Public Relations Officer If you are not receiving your very own copy of the Super Sixth District Newsletter, delivered to your email inbox, please click on the following link to add yourself to the “subscribe” – all members email distribution mailing list: https://sofn6.org/districution-lists/ OR… go online to www.sofn6.org, click on the “resources” tab, then click on the “distribution lists” tab, then go to the “all District Six members” line, and click on “subscribe” to add yourself to the distribution list. Mange takk!
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Nordahl's Tidende Please save the stamp on your Tidende envelope for Tubfrim. NORDAHL GRIEG LODGE 6-52 KARI WARNER, FINANCIAL SECRETARY . 1000 EL CAMINO REAL, APT. 107 . SANTA CLARA, CA 95050-4284
Nordahl’s Tidende is published on the 1st of each month. Nordahl Grieg Deadline to submit information for the next issue is the 15th of each month. 1902 — 1943 Please send all entries via email to [email protected]. Advertise in the Tidende – information and rates are available at www.nordahl-grieg.org. Norwegian Poet, Business meetings are generally held on the 2nd Friday of the month and announced in the Tidende. Novelist, Patriot Social events are announced in the Tidende and via email.
NORDAHL HALL . 580 WEST PARR AVENUE, LOS GATOS, CA 95032 . HALL RENTALS 408-909-9055 . LODGE 408-374-4454
PRESIDENT LAURA PORTER 808-781-8869 [email protected] VICE PRESIDENT KÄREN AAKER 831-454-8509
[email protected] CO-SECRETARIES VICKI EVERLY 510-501-0417 Mar 8 Business Meeting and Nordahl Hall Annual [email protected] Shareholders Meeting DUANE ADAMS 831-479-4376 Mar 9 Member Seminar at Nordahl Hall [email protected] TREASURER MIKE BLOCK 831-336-9972 Mar 20 Solveig Club New Member Potluck Luncheon [email protected] Mar 22 Taco Friday Social and Cultural Program FINANCIAL SECRETARY KARI WARNER 408-248-5046 Mar 30-31 Camp Norge Work Party Weekend [email protected] Apr 11 Business Meeting TIDENDE CO-EDITORS VICKI EVERLY 510-501-0417 [email protected] Apr 14 Group Outing to SJ Giants Baseball Game SHAREE FROST 530-478-0980 Apr 27 Blood Drive at Nordahl Hall [email protected] May 10 Business Meeting CO-SOCIAL DIRECTORS BARBARA SHOUP 408-406-0502 May 18 Taste of Norway Syttende Mai Celebration at [email protected] Nordahl Hall DUANE ADAMS 831-479-4376 [email protected] May 25-27 Memorial Day at Camp Norge CO-CULTURAL DIRECTORS KATHY WHITESEL See “Connections” for other cultural events. [email protected] Dates will be added as they become available.
JUDY PURRINGTON 408-799-3262 Remember to bring community service donations to Lodge events… [email protected] non-perishable food for a local food bank, used paperback books for WEBMASTER (CO-EDITOR) BRUCE FIHE 831-454-8509 the VA Hospital, and cancelled stamps for Tubfrim. Tusen Takk! [email protected]
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