Published in the interest of North Americans of Scandinavian descent • P.O. Box 862 • Minot, ND 58702 • September, 2006

There’s NO place like... NoNorskrsk HøstfesHøstfest!t! The Parade of Flags is a stirring ceremony each day at noon in the Great Hall of the where each national anthem is sung as the flags are brought to the stage.

by Jo Ann Winistorfer Liza lights up the stage comedians Tim Conway and Harvey on Høstfest Eve Korman are “Together Again” (the here’s NO place on earth like Norsk name of their act). Audiences will THøstfest. It’s the only celebration of Things start off with a bang even delight in watching straight-man its kind representing all five Scandina- before Høstfest officially opens. On Korman “crack up” over Conway’s vian countries. And, it’s North Amer- Tuesday, Oct. 10 (Høstfest Eve), award- antics. The duo is scheduled to “act ica’s largest Scandinavian festival. The winning actress-entertainer-singer Liza up” at 1 and again at 7 p.m. during 29th annual Norsk Høstfest takes place Minnelli will thrill audiences with her Høstfest’s final day. Oct. 11-14 in the All-Seasons Arena at energetic, emotion-packed perfor- The Oak Ridge Boys will perform the State Fairgrounds in Minot, with an mance. If they’re lucky, audiences will twice daily on Copenhagen Hall’s evening performance Tuesday, Oct. 10, hear her sing “Over the Rainbow,” a Touchstone Energy® Stage. Don’t miss to kick off the event. song made famous by Liza’s mother, this fabulous foursome as they harmo- Norsk Høstfest president and insti- Judy Garland. Liza lights up the Great nize on such hits as “Bobbie Sue,” gator, Chester Reiten, urges folks to Hall of the Vikings Stage at 7 p.m. “You’re the One in a Million” and attend this year’s celebration of her- “Y’All Come Back Saloon.” itage. “Heritage is like a lighted torch Mixture of music and comedy For the 23rd year, the “Norwegian passed from one generation to the Those who like their music with a cowboy,” Bjøro Haaland, returns to next,” he says. “It now is up to us, the touch of class will relish the Wednes- Høstfest to croon his country tunes. living, to continue to persevere, day, Oct. 11, performance of Neil One of ’s top country singers, enhance and pass on our heritage.” Sedaka, pianist-vocalist-songwriter he’ll be sporting his trademark Stetson The 29th anniversary of Høstfest extraordinaire. Neil headlines twice and cowboy boots—not your typical coincides with another anniversary— that day—at 1 and again at 7 p.m. Norwegian get-up. But then, Bjøro’s that of the death of internationally Country music is on tap for Thurs- music isn’t typical Nordic fare, either. acclaimed Norwegian playwright, day and Friday, Oct. 12 and 13. Taking The fans will be there in flocks to hear Henrik Ibsen. Several events at turns on stage are George Jones (1 p.m. this international star sing. Høstfest commemorate Ibsen’s contri- Thursday and 7 p.m. Friday) and Terri Comedy teammates Williams (the butions to the world: an art exhibit, a Clark (7 p.m. Thursday and 1 p.m. “White Guy”) & Ree (the “Indian”) photography show, and Peer Gynt per- Friday). Both are talented tunesters and return to bring their politically incor- formances in Minot-area schools by winners of multiple country music rect humor to Høstfest. Catch their noted Norwegian actress Jeanne Bøe. In awards. hilarious act at 1 and 7 p.m. in Oslo addition, New York actor Rolf Stang Laughter will peal through the Great Hall. will portray Ibsen in the halls of Hall of the Vikings on Saturday, Oct. Høstfest this year. 14. Former “Carol Burnett Show” HØSTFEST, continued on page 4 Page 2 • September, 2006 • SCANDINAVIAN HERITAGE NEWS

President’s MESSAGE Scandinavian Heritage News Vol. 19, Issue 37 • September 2006 Courtyard, lo- Smelling the roses cated just east of Published quarterly by by Mark Anderson, president the church. The Scandinavian Heritage Assn. Scandinavian Heritage Association Dedicated in 1020 South Broadway 2002, it is a beau- 701/852-9161 • P.O. Box 862 f we think about it, most of us would tiful and serene Minot, ND 58702 Ihave to admit that our lives are location to relax e-mail: [email protected] busier today than they have ever been. and reflect. Website: scandinavianheritage.org The world is just a busy place, and it In 2003, we seems that it’s spinning faster than it completed the Newsletter Committee used to. We run our kids around, Nordic Pavilion Jo Ann Winistorfer, Chair Mark Anderson for the Arts and attend our grandkids’ games, rush to Al Larson, Lois Matson, meetings and work longer than we Picnic Shelter. The Pavilion has been a place of family Marian Bergan, Eva Goodman, ever imagined we would. Jim Blomberg So, every once in a while, it is good reunions, wedding parties and com- to just stop and reflect. munity celebrations. It has hosted Jo Ann Winistorfer, I have now been an active member artists and performers and has become Editor - 701/487-3312 of the Scandinavian Heritage Asso- a regular venue in the Minot Area [email protected] Council of the Arts’ Arts in the Parks ciation for five years. As I reflect back Al Larson, Publisher – 701/852-5552 on our many accomplishments over the series. past five years, I am filled with a great Hans Christian Andersen nearly sense of pride and satisfaction. comes to life in the park’s newest stat- Looking back to 2001, we completed ue, which was sponsored by the Dan- SCANDINAVIAN HERITAGE construction of and opened to the pub- ish Society. Shari Hamilton of West- ASSOCIATION lic what can only be described as “The hope, N.D., was the sculptor of this 1020 South Broadway • P.O. Box 862 Crown Jewel of Minot,” the Gol Stave magnificent work of art. It was dedicat- Minot, North Dakota 58702 Phone 701/852-9161 Church Museum in Scandinavian ed on Oct. 5, 2004, during an unveiling Heritage Park. The church is a full-size ceremony attended by representatives 2006 OFFICERS replica of the Gol Stave Church, which of the five Scandinavian countries. Mark Anderson...... President was moved from Gol, Hallingdal, to In 2005, we purchased and refur- Luther Hanson ...... Vice President the Folk Museum in Bygdøy Park in bished a home on the west end of the Marion Anderson ...... Secretary Oslo, Norway, about 100 years ago. park and are now in the process of con- Jerome Jorgenson ...... Treasurer Painstakingly researched and repro- verting it into what will be the BOARD OF DIRECTORS duced, SHA Park’s Stave Church has Heritage House Museum. The museum will feature various authentic artifacts Three-year terms ending January 2009 become the site of numerous weddings Duane Aase Doralyn Brown and baptisms and has been viewed by of Scandinavian heritage and culture. Robert Whetter Eva Goodman thousands of people from all around It will tell the story of the settlers to Doris Slaaten John Sinn the world. It is truly a wondrous this region and the challenges they Jo Ann Winistorfer achievement, envisioned and champi- encountered. The Heritage House Three-year terms ending January 2008 oned by the late Myron D. Peterson, Museum will be open to the public Mark Anderson Marian Bergan M.D. If you haven’t yet seen the beginning next summer. If you have Ernie Selland Dennis Jacobsen church, make it a point to visit week- artifacts that you would like to donate Lorna Van de Streek James Maragos days during office hours or during the or place on loan, please contact the Lois Matson upcoming Høstfest celebration. SHA Office. (See article on the Heritage Three-year terms ending January 2007 For a quiet, reflective place to enjoy House on page 10 of this issue.) Marion Anderson Carroll Erickson the park, visit the Myron D. Peterson Helen Haaland Luther Hanson ROSES, continued on page 5 Robert Knutson Ann Krause Virgil Rude One-year appointees to January 2007 The State Fair Parade, Terry Peterson Gail Peterson held in late July, was a Christine Campbell Ron Bieri hot affair—110 degrees— Jim Blomberg too hot for armor-clad Ex-Officio Members “Vikings” to walk the even Carroll Erickson, Past President hotter pavement. Instead, Bruce Christenson, Past President Arnie Braaten, Past President they used “wheels” sport- Allen O. Larson, Past President ing the sign: “Columbus Roald Mattson, Past President used a Norwegian map.” George Officer, Past President (Photo courtesy of Jeanne McNea, Office Manager Mark Anderson) SCANDINAVIAN HERITAGE NEWS • September, 2006 • Page 3 From the OFFICE CALENDAR OF EVENTS Volunteers: SHA’s secret of success

by Jeanne McNea A special SHA office manager wedding he season for guided tours in the The major Tpark, except for Høstfest week, has impetus behind come to an end, and it has been a very building a replica busy one. We have had many faithful of the Gol Stave volunteers who greet the visitors and Church in Minot tell them about the items in the park. was the late Dr. We are very grateful to the following Myron Peterson, people for sharing their time to do this: a Minot physi- • Helene • Ernie Selland cian. On June 16, Anderson, who • Mary Ann Stoa Jeanne McNea You’ll find Ole and Lena, and lots drove from • Joan Varty 2006, his daugh- of other fun items, in the SHA Mohall almost Substitutes ter Stephany and Gift Shop! (See story on page 5) every week who came many Cody Saunders, both of Minot, were • Marian Askim times included: united in marriage in a ceremony held • Christina • Joel and Sonja in the Gol Stave Church Museum in Campbell Hernes Scandinavian Heritage Park. Theirs FALL 2006 • Lorraine • Merland was the 78th wedding in four years to take place in the Gol Stave Church. Oct. 11-14 • Norsk Høstfest, All Dahlien Indergaard Seasons Arena, Fairgrounds, Minot. • Myron Dammen • Gary Holum Mother of the bride is SHA board Featured performers: • Gordon • Lois Matson member Gail Peterson, Minot. —Oct. 10: Liza Minnelli Emerson, who • E. Nels Olson More help needed for next year —Oct. 11: Neil Sedaka • Virgil Rude —Oct. 12: George Jones (afternoon); filled in extra time It would be nice if we could have Terri Clark (evening) when needed There were enough volunteers next year so we —Oct. 13: Terri Clark (afternoon); • Velda Glick others who came could extend our hours and perhaps go George Jones (evening) • Erv Johnson once or twice. into September. I have not heard any- —Oct. 14: Conway & Korman Thanks to Joan • Marie Levadney one say they didn’t enjoy meeting the Nov. 11 • Thor Lodge Sons of • Odd Osteroos Varty and Irene visitors, as they come from all over the Norway membership breakfast • Rollie and Solie for keeping world. Sometimes we meet a lost rela- Dec. 2 • Pikkujoulu (Little Christine Redlin the schedule tive or someone who knows a friend or filled. Christmas) Finnish celebration, • Verla Rostad relative of ours. SHA Heritage Center, Minot New assistant in office Dec. 9 • Swedish Heritage Society’s New in the office this summer is Santa Lucia pageant, SHA Heritage Center, Minot Mary Ann Meier. We appreciate having her. With her office skills and experi- Next newsletter deadline: ences, she is a welcome addition. Copy and pictures—Nov. 15, 2006 Printing date—Dec. 1, 2006 Books make great gifts The Gift Shop has done well this summer, and now we are hoping for much activity during Høstfest week and the Christmas holidays. Also, we are ordering books, getting them priced, getting volunteers and whatever else needs to be done for the T-L Book Store we will have at Høstfest. Hopefully, we have made the right THOMPSON-LARSON choices and will sell many books. Read more about the Gift Shop and FUNERAL HOME the Høstfest Book Store on page 5. • “Caring Friends… Volunteer tour guide Irene Solie poses in front of the Sigdal Caring For Families” House while welcoming SHA Park visitors on a Saturday morning. (Photo courtesy of Arnie Braaten) Page 4 • September, 2006 • SCANDINAVIAN HERITAGE NEWS

accompanied by Mrs. Troll); mime (HØSTFEST, continued from page 1) Sharon Hallingdal, the robot-like “Living Doll”; and Frederick the Baar- Lots of other stars will take their clawd Viking. Watch, too, for pigtailed turn on one of Høstfest’s many stages. Swedish book character Pippi Long- Young Canadian country singer Leah stocking. Kids of all ages can try their Durelle performs, as does Killdeer’s hand at the Troll Ring Toss, or knocking Kathy Bender, who specializes in Patsy the fleas off the Black Plague Rat. Cline songs. Paying tribute to the At Høstfest, it pays to be friendly. Beatles is a South Dakota quartet called Say “Hi, where are you from?” to The Abbey Road Band. Sherwin Linton everyone you meet. If you say that to & the Cotton Kings salute Johnny Cash. the “Mystery Viking” (man or woman, Look and listen for accordion bands, identity unknown) strolling the halls of lur players, pianists and fiddlers—and Showcase of heritage Høstfest, you’ll wind up with $100. strolling musicians of all sorts and Be sure to stop at SHA’s booth in the sizes. All stages of Høstfest will feature There’s lots to see and do at Høst- Book Store! There you’ll find every- rotating acts. Check the Høstfest sched- fest—from taking part in the Parade of thing from cookbooks to kiddies’ ule (or the Høstfest Souvenir Book) for Flags ceremony that begins each noon books, from novels to nonfiction—most entertainment times and places. in the Great Hall of the Vikings, to with a Scandinavian flavor. (Turn to Several unusual instruments make dancing each evening to the music of page 5 for more information.) their appearances at Høstfest this year, three live bands. In between, all day long, artisans including the “nyckelharpa,” played by A ‘taste’ of world-champion nyckelharpa player from both sides of the Atlantic demon- Peter Puma Hedlund, . The strate their crafts and display their Speaking of flavor, check out the GreenMan band from Minot returns to wares. Acres of shops await you in the many mouth-watering culinary cre- combine fiddle, guitar, accordion, voice, International Marketplace, where you’ll ations in kitchens manned by top whistles, wooden flute and the “bodh- find everything from sølje (silver) jew- Scandinavian chefs. Six international ran,” an Irish drum. elry, Laila perfume and Nordic chefs provide service in the Nordic sweaters to rosemaled plaques and Kitchen. The aroma of fresh-baked pas- ‘The strings have it!’ reindeer hides. Watch for weaving tries will lead you to the Swedish Stringed instruments teem at Norsk demonstrations, mittens being knitted Bakery. You’ll also find a brand-new Høstfest. Noted Norse violinist Arve from the fur of angora rabbits (who restaurant called En To Tre at Høstfest Tellefsen performs each evening at 5 willingly donate their wool), and this year. Specializing in authentic p.m. in Oslo Hall. Danish violinist woodcarvers molding wood into Norwegian foods, this newest eating Harald Haugaard teams up with a fel- objects ranging from bowls to trolls. establishment is sponsored by Sons of low Dane, guitarist Morten Alfred Scandinavian heritage is alive and Norway (Minneapolis) and Norwill Høirup, for a unique sound. Catch their well at Høstfest. Look for colorful Inc., a Norwegian food importer. act in Touchstone Energy’s® Copen- Nordic garments called “bunads,” Members of Scandinavian Heritage hagen Hall at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. daily. worn by many of the exhibitors. At 10 Association’s affiliated societies will be From Saskatchewan come two tal- a.m. Friday and Saturday, visit the wearing their aprons during Høstfest. ented fiddle champions—teen-age Touchstone Energy® Theatre in Look for booths featuring such tradi- twins Cammy and Sarah Romanuck. Copenhagen Hall for a style show fea- tional foods as Finnish Mojakka (beef They’ll resin up their bows for perfor- turing these traditional costumes from stew) served by the Dakota Finnish mances at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. in Skien Scandinavia. Society; Danish æbelskiver (apple Mezzanine. Norwegian dancers will be there in dumplings), courtesy of the Souris A talented Turtle Mountain two- force. Karin Brennesvik, Norway’s fore- Valley Danish Society; and Icelandic some, brothers Tyrone (20) and Austin most dancer/dance teacher, brings her ponnurkokkut and vinetarta cooked up (18) Fauske, will be “fiddling around” troupe of dancers, including a limber by the Icelandic Heritage Society. Folks on Copenhagen Hall’s Touchstone young man who performs the high- of all nationalities will enjoy Swedish Energy® Theatre Wednesday and kicking “Halling” dance. The Næss meatballs. And then there’s lutefisk! If Thursday at 10 a.m., and daily at 4 p.m. Nasjonale Danssaring dancers will be you’ve never tried it, check out in Oslo Their repertoire includes everything back, sporting their area costumes and Hall. from gospel and country to Hardang- demonstrating their traditional dances. This year, treat yourself to a day (or fele (Hardanger fiddle) songs. Also returning to Høstfest this year five days) at Norsk Høstfest. It’s a fami- will be Thorvald D. Troll (this time ly event you mustn’t miss! •

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SHA Gift Store: Gifts of heritage hen you do your Christmas shop- Wping this year, give a gift of her- itage! That’s what you’ll find when you shop the Scandinavian Heritage Association’s Gift Shop. New items for the Gift Shop are arriving weekly, according to office manager Jeanne McNea. Included are cookbooks, calendars, Scandinavian language dictionaries, figurines, trolls, jewelry, rosemaled items such as plates and sweatshirts, and even appetizers such as novelty Ole and Lena fortune cookies—each containing a (what else!) Ole and Lena joke! Next time you come to visit the Pictured is Eva Goodman, holding an park, stop inside to see the array of gift apron imprinted with "Fire and Iceland." items for sale at the center. It’s your Eva is a member of the Icelandic chance to give a gift of heritage to Heritage Society. Shown above is Martin Evensrud...buy- someone you love this Christmas. ing Ole and Lena fortune cookies at the Nordic foods, colorfully illustrated Gift Shop. Martin, an SHA member, Behind-the-scenes children’s books, and books on lives in Minot. Scandinavian history, scenery and peek at SHA Book tradition. Others feature stories of The day before Høstfest, volunteers Norwegian-American pioneers, or the will once again get into the act—set- Store at Høstfest usual fare of Ole and Lena jokes! Some ting up the table displays, carrying in ach year in October, the SHA Gift were written by Scandinavian authors, the boxes of books, grouping books EShop brings a big collection of while others were penned by writers into categories, and creating arrange- books on Scandinavia to Norsk Høst- closer to home. ments to appeal to customers. fest. But before that can happen, a lot According to co-chairperson Jeanne, When the “big event” arrives, vol- of behind-the-scenes work takes place. this year’s mix includes calendars, unteers will be there—taking turns It takes a team of volunteers to pull which are popular with pre-holiday managing the tables and helping with the project off. In August, co-chairper- shoppers. “Some feature Norwegian sales. On the final day, helpers will sons Doris Slaaten and Jeanne McNea scenery, some have rosemaling, and return to put unsold books into boxes met with other committee members, some have illustrations by Swedish for transportation back to the SHA Eva Goodman, Lois Matson and artist Karl Larssen,” she says, adding office. From there, the books will go Marian Bergan, to decide how many that a perpetual calendar will be across the hall to the SHA Gift Shop, books to order, types of books, etc. Val among the offerings this year. where they have a second chance to be Smith, daughter of SHA board member Books and calendars started coming sold. The final task will be to tally up Al Larson, then ordered the books from into the SHA office in mid- the proceeds from Høstfest sales. various vendors. September—part of the 22 boxes We thank the volunteers who work Each book was chosen for its appeal ordered this year. Volunteers then to make the Høstfest Book Shop run so to lovers of Scandinavia. The com- worked on pricing and labeling the smoothly each year. Proceeds go to mittee selected cookbooks featuring books. help maintain and improve the park. •

ROSES, continued from page 2 building, located on the west end of accomplished in a very short period of the Plaza Scandinavia, a 65-foot diame- the park close to the Stave Church, will time, and there are more exciting things ter round map of the five Nordic coun- provide a modern facility for those coming in the future. So, next time you tries. Beautifully crafted in colored enjoying the park. find yourself frantic, running just to granite, the Plaza features an observa- Looking forward, plans are already keep up in this fast-paced world, stop tion and viewing stand, complete with being made for a state-of-the-art inter- and take a leisurely stroll down the an interactive display featuring a 7,500- pretive center to better tell the story of paths of Scandinavian Heritage Park. pound granite globe, which effortlessly our forefathers and their settlement in Bring along your kids or grandkids and spins on a fountain of water. this region. Look for more information reconnect with your community and Lastly, we completed a new rest- on this exciting project next year. your heritage. And don’t forget to room facility this past summer. The As you can see, much has been smell the roses. • Page 6 • September, 2006 • SCANDINAVIAN HERITAGE NEWS Midsummer Night draws crowd to SHA Park ack in the Old Country, our were an old-fashioned picnic, featur- Visitors to the park toured the BScandinavian ancestors celebrated ing fresh-off-the-grill hotdogs and buildings, some even venturing into the summer solstice—the beginning brats; coleslaw; chips; beverages and the authentic Finnish sauna for a of summer and the year’s longest dessert. SHA treasurer Jerry steambath. The night’s grand finale day—with picnics, parties and bon- Jorgenson reports that 420 partook of came in the form of a bonfire over the fires. Dancing around the Maypole the meal. pond, fired up for the occasion by (called the Majstang in Sweden) was The Dakota Dixie singers and Bruce Carlson, a Finn from Velva. also traditional on that night. accordionist Jerry Schlag, Minot, and A big thank you to the following The custom is known as Sankt Kenmare’s “Singspiration”furnished volunteers for helping to make the Hans aften (St. John’s Eve) in Norway the early evening musical entertain- event a success: Ron Bieri, entertain- and . Finns and Swedes have ment. Kids listened to Hans Christian ment; Luther Hanson, membership gone so far as to proclaim the third Andersen stories, told by a storyteller. table; Lorna Van de Streek, noon weekend of June a public holiday. At 7 p.m., a flag ceremony and show publicity; Mark Anderson, The Scandinavian Heritage Asso- raising of the Majstang took place, food; Jeanne McNea, cookies; Wendy ciation puts on a Midsummer Night along with the singing of the national Howe, bonfire; Carroll Erickson, celebration each year. This year’s fes- anthems of the Scandinavian coun- cleanup; Bob Whetter, advertising; tivities took place on Thursday, June tries, the U.S. and Canada. Jerry Jorgenson, cashier; Ron Bieri, 22. Thor Lodge Sons of Norway A Minot City Band Concert fol- park setup; Duane Aase, flags; helped with the event as well. lowed, arranged for by Minot’s Arts Marion Anderson, flag ceremony; and On the agenda for that evening in the Park. Virgil Rude, parking. •

Who’s afraid? Not us! Sig the Troll always welcomes visitors

A crowd gathered at Scandinavian Heritage Park the evening of June 22- to celebrate Midsummer Night. Visitors enjoyed an old-fashioned picnic supper of hotdogs and brats, a flag ceremony, musical entertainment, and the grand finale—a bonfire blazing over the park’s waterfall-fed pond.

by Marian Bergan, SHA Board and Newsletter Committee Member INVESTORSNVESTORS REALEAL With volunteer guides present I R every day of the week from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Sigdal House and Gol CelebratingYears EESTATESTATE TTRUSTRUST Stave Church Museum, the guides had some pleasant moments. These 36 “creating value for shareholders” two pretty girls were glad to pose with “Sig the Troll.” A few smaller children regarded him as a monster! The attendance this year to date 12 South Main Street • Minot, ND 58701 has been much higher, especially from all the Canadian provinces. 701-837-4738 • [email protected] • www.iret.com Come again! SCANDINAVIAN HERITAGE NEWS • September, 2006 • Page 7 Volunteers paint park rails SHA Website now online! Here’s some great news for those of you with access to the Internet: The SHA website is now online. For your convenience, there will be a shopping cart, which will enable you to send credit-card informa- tion for donations, memorials and new and renewed memberships. Please give us your feedback on what you like and what you’d like to see improved. We'll take all sug- gestions and try to make this a bet- ter website. In September, volunteers helped paint all the park railings, as well as the electric pedestals. Here, they work on the guard rails surrounding the http://www.scandinavianheritage. observation ramp. Painters include Bob Whetter, John Sinn, Noreen and org/Default.htm Carroll Erickson, Lois Matson and Eva Goodman. Thanks to all who assisted with this project. (Photo courtesy of Arnie Braaten) Join Us In Preserving the Traditions of Our Proud Heritage

THE SCANDINAVIAN HERITAGE PARK, the only park in the world representing all Membership Categories five Nordic countries, hosts thousands of visitors each year from around the world; SUSTAINING MEMBER as well as providing a picturesque setting for weddings and family gatherings. $35.00 per year Will receive the SHA Membership Package, As a member of the Scandinavian Heritage Association, You help support: which includes: • Interpretative Tours of the Park • Seminars on Scandinavian Heritage • Membership Card good for 10% off • The Heritage House Museum and Culture Scandinavian Gift Shop items • Local School Field Trips • The on-going preservation and • Membership Pin (initial membership) • “Arts in the Park” at the promotion of the Scandinavian Scandinavian Heritage Park traditions, positive values and • The Scandinavian Heritage News, official • The Annual “Midsommar Natt” ethics newsletter of Scandinavian Heritage Assn. Celebration • And much, much more! • Invitation to Annual Banquet and other SHA events • Annual SHA Gift Packet Membership Application • Logo window Sticker Name (please print)______Phone ______SPONSOR MEMBER $100.00 - $499.00 per year Address______E-mail______Receives the SHA Membership Package, plus: City______State______Zip______• Recognition in the Newsletter (one issue) I/We wish to support the Scandinavian Heritage Association at the level checked below: Sustaining Member Sponsor Member Benefactor Member • One (1) Complimentary Ticket to the Yes, I/We give permission to print our name in the SHA publications Annual Banquet Please contact us. I/We would like to become Volunteer(s) at SHA. BENEFACTOR MEMBER Check enclosed $______ Credit Card: MasterCard Visa Discover Am. Exp. $500.00 and above per year Receives the SHA Membership Package, plus: Card Number ______Exp. Date______Name on Card • Recognition in the Newsletter (one issue) (please print) ______Signature______• Two (2) Complimentary Tickets to the Please mail to Scandinavian Heritage Assn., P.O. Box 862, Minot, ND 58702. Thank You! Annual Banquet Page 8 • September, 2006 • SCANDINAVIAN HERITAGE NEWS

the waterfall went in,” he says. “In fact, I helped build the waterfall.” John Sinn: Jack of all trades, John’s years of construction experi- ence at Air Force bases and U.S. Army master of every one of them! Corps of Engineers dams around the country, along with his expertise in concrete/asphalt work and surveying, ly, Arnie Braaten, Carroll Erickson by Jo Ann Winistorfer came in handy on the budding park and Bob Whetter, part-time Minot city grounds. His training in carpentry, park employee) keep Scandinavian ack in his “first life,” former Iowa plumbing, heating and air condition- Heritage Park running smoothly in Bfarm boy John Sinn attended ing didn’t hurt a bit, either. all seasons. Drake University, graduated from John’s first projects at the park Arnie Braaten, who has worked the University of Wisconsin, served included enlarging the lower pond, closely with John on many of the as a platoon sergeant in France and “shooting the grades” (with survey park projects, describes him as “an Germany during World War II, and instruments) for objects in the park, engineer, supervisor and worker. The spent more than 30 years in the filling ditches, and assisting contrac- park wouldn’t be what it is if it was- military and the Army Corps of tor Ron LaCount in leveling out the n’t for John.” He laughingly adds, Engineers. park. In doing so, John helped turn “And he’s not even Scandinavian; He couldn’t have known that, fol- what was once a city dump ground he’s a full-blooded German!” lowing retirement, he’d lead a “sec- into a peaceful oasis of heritage. ond life,” involving such things as: Before the Gol Stave Church was RIGHT MAN FOR THE JOB • Designing screens to keep spar- added to the park, John set the final No one knows the park like John rows from nesting in a windmill. grades. “I built the hill out so we had Sinn. He is familiar with every wire • Installing sprinkler systems atop more of a base,” he says. Then, he and waterline that courses under the a Norwegian stabbur to keep its grass designed the steps and sidewalk lead- park’s sod. At ground level, he knows roof green. ing to the church. • Analyzing the paint on a giant every patch of grass, the condition of every tree, the position of every red Swedish dala horse. FROM MONUMENTS TO MUSEUM flower bed, the level of the artificial Yet these have been some of John’s Durng his eight years at the park, lake, the water pressure of the water- duties since he volunteered his time— John has set Icelandic explorer Leif fall. and you might say, his life—to Ericson (Leifur Eiriksson) and And it’s no wonder. John first Scandinavian Heritage Park. Norwegian-American skiers Sondre became involved with the park in John, who may have considered Norheim and Casper Oimoen atop 1997, only nine years after the himself “retired” 15 years back, has a pedestals, and anchored Danish story- Scandinavian Heritage Association full-time-plus job as the park’s chief teller and author Hans Christian was organized. “I was there before overseer and caretaker. Chairman of Andersen into place near the Danish SHA’s buildings and grounds com- windmill. Not to worry; they’re all mittee, he and his fellow SHA mem- statues saluting noted Scandinavians. ber-assistants (including, most recent- John also built the stone monument in front of the Scandinavian Heritage Center, worked on the parking lot, and installed an underground sprin- kler system. He drew up plans for the park’s new restrooms and the pump house, then helped build them. Thanks to his help and supervi- sion, the house on the southwest cor- ner of the park was converted into a Heritage House Museum. Following completion of the house, he donated a

Left: John Sinn works on adding a railing to the stabbur steps; the finished project is shown in the inset picture. Top left, opposite page: The Observatory contains a 7,500-pound globe which . (Photos courtesy of Arnie Braaten) SCANDINAVIAN HERITAGE NEWS • September, 2006 • Page 9 Danish windmill gets a facelift Minot Park District’s maintenance department assisted in the Danish windmill painting project in August, with the aid of their bucket truck. Right: Workers Carroll Erickson (above) and John Sinn (on ladder) get set up to start painting. (Photos courtesy of Arnie Braaten)

large, glassed-in display cabinet as a memorial to his wife, Olive, who passed away in July 2005. Olive and John have two grown children—a son, Jerry (a three-star general work- ing in the Pentagon), and a daughter, Lois (Mrs. Bob) Lindquist, Roseville, Minn.—and two adult grandsons.

JOHN RECEIVES SPECIAL HONOR Most recently, John tackled the task of installing the park’s new Observatory, Caring for you through all overlooking the giant, granite Plaza THE HEART of a the stages of your life. Scandinavia, which features maps of community is all five Scandinavian countries. John was especially honored when reflected another overlook, jutting out over one in the of the park’s scenic viewing points — quality the John Sinn Outlook—was dedicat- ed to him several years ago. of its A modest man, John hesitates taking parks. Phone: 701-858-6700 the credit himself. “I had lots of help,” Fax: 701-858-6749 Toll Free: 1-800-841-7321 he says of his SHA work crew and MINOT PARK DISTRICT others who lent a hand along the way. www.centerforfamilymedicine.net 420 Third Avenue SW • 857-4136 1201 11th Ave. SW • Minot, ND 58701

• 176 Spacious Rooms • Beauty Salon • Minot’s Finest Corporate • Indoor Heated Pool • Pavilion Restaurant Club • Two Whirlpools • Ground Round Bar & Grill • Oasis Lounge & Casino • Sauna • Minot’s Largest Convention Center • Gift Shop • Game Room 2200 Burdick Expressway East, Box 2228, Minot, ND 58702 Phone (701) 852-2504 • Fax (701) 852-2630 Velkommen Til Toll Free 1-800-468-9968 Norsk Høstfest! Page 10 • September, 2006 • SCANDINAVIAN HERITAGE NEWS Scandinavian artifacts needed for Heritage House he Heritage House, located just Twest of Scandinavian Heritage Park, is filling up fast. Among its most recent acquisitions are the fol- lowing (all donated by Minoters): • A Norwegian bunad (traditional costume), donated by John and Charlotte Borud • An old-fashioned potato masher, from Jeanice and George Officer • A table for the Heritage House, furnished by Marian Bergan • A 270-year-old Swedish military uniform, donated by Lowell Silseth But more items are needed. The Heritage House artifacts committee has drafted a “wish list” of items that will help fulfill the house’s mission of telling the story of the Scandinavian emigrants who settled in the Midwest. Here’s what’s on the list: • Passport or immigration papers • Small family photos • Quilts, blankets, bed coverings • Photographs of a community dance, sports teams or bands • Small items related to celebra- tions (weddings, holidays, etc.) • A photo of a homestead • A photo (or related item) of a private or public school • Small rag rug • Small items that would have been special to early immigrant Pictured here are displays already set up in the women (such as scrapbooks, letters SHA Heritage House. To make the displays from relatives, jewelry, hair and beau- complete, more items are needed. See the “wish ty items) list” on this page. (Photos by Arnie Braaten)

• Small woodworking tools Please contact any of the above • Samples of embroidery, needle- representatives if you have a heritage Need a doctor? point work, etc. artifact that you may wish to donate, • A small, locking curio cabinet or either permanently or on loan—espe- display case for the women’s room cially if it matches the items on the • An enclosed bookcase wish list. This will help put the fin- 857-DR4U • Bed headboard ishing touches on the house before its • Radio from the early 1900s public opening in the spring. Members of the artifacts commit- Monetary gifts and memorials will tee include Christina Campbell, act- also be appreciated. • ing chairperson; Marion Anderson and Anna Tengesdahl, ; EDITOR’S NOTE: Once more, special Doralyn Brown and Jim Goodman, thanks to all those who worked so hard to Iceland; Marian Bergan and Jeanice turn this former home into a house of Officer, Norway; Vi Torno and Lois heritage. They include John Sinn, Arnie Matson, Sweden; and Iona Loken, Braaten, Carroll and Noreen Erickson, advisor. and Ernie Selland. Thanks also go to Bob Jeanne McNea, SHA office manag- Luedke, Richard Muhlbrandt, Dick Leite A sincere THANK YOU er, is also on the committee represent- and others who helped out. to all our advertisers! ing the Scandinavian Heritage Association. SCANDINAVIAN HERITAGE NEWS • September, 2006 • Page 11

was not wasted. The Scandinavian Heritage • 4 Having succeeded so well in Ice- land, Snorri next tried to establish his fame with the kings of Norway. In the Snorri Sturluson: Iceland historian style of the times, he wrote poetry to flatter the people from whom he by Arland Fiske wished favors. All went well for a while. It brought him gifts and titles. hose of us who love the Scandina- But absolutist kings give nothing for Tvian heritage owe a great debt to free. Each time Snorri received recogni- Snorri Sturluson, Iceland’s most tion, his political position in Iceland famous saga writer. A saga is a story, was compromised. The Icelanders had usually based on facts, which tends to good memories. They knew that their grow a little as it is retold. freedom was safest when the Norse Iceland is an unusual place. Accord- rulers were looking in other directions. ing to geologists, it is the newest coun- Finally, the very success which he try in the world. It was formed had purchased through marriages and through a series of volcanic eruptions favors turned against him. Two of his 20 million years ago. Its earliest name sons-in-law, having feuded with Snorri was “Thule,” given by a French navi- about land, became agents of Nor- gator in 330 B.C. Roman coins minted Norway. This placed Snorri into a posi- way’s King Haakon. Ordered by the between 270-304 A.D. have been found tion for social climbing. king to either arrest Snorri and return on the island, indicating that the When Snorri was 5, his father died him to Norway, or kill him if he resist- Roman navy stationed in Britain had and left him little inheritance. His fos- ed, they chose to murder him on his visited there. ter father died when he was 19, leav- farm. He was 61 years old. The first known inhabitants of Ice- ing him an education. He gained his So why do we remember Snorri land were Irish monks in search of wealth and power by good business Sturluson? He has written the saga solitude during the seventh century. It skills, family support and favorable “Heimskringla” (Norse kings). It is our was, however, the Norwegians, who marriages. best source of information on the came in large numbers during the late At 21, Snorri married the daughter Viking age. His style is gripping, even ninth century, who built the colonies of a wealthy farmer. Three years later, in translation. that still exist. the farmer died and Snorri became a It is ironic that the Icelanders, them- The original Norwegian settlers rich chieftain. Then he contracted to selves refugees from Norway, became were of very proud and capable stock. take care of an elderly farmer with a the recorders of a major part of the They left their native land because of large estate, which became his. Among Scandinavian heritage. • the oppression of civil rights by King his wives and mustresses was the ——— Harald Haarfagre. This caused the wealthiest widow in Iceland. He also Editor’s note: This column is the fourth in landowners to pack their belongings in married off his daughters to politically a series by former Minot pastor, Arland their “knorrs,”or Viking cargo ships. In influential families. Fiske, LaPorte, Minn., retired from min- Iceland, they laid the foundations for In politics, Snorri advanced quickly. istry in the Evangelical Lutheran Church the world’s oldest democracy. At 35, he was elected “Lawspeaker,” in America. Fiske has written nine books The Sturlusons were latecomers the highest office in the land. This on Scandinavian heritage. The story among the chieftain families of the required a thorough knowledge of reprinted here is from his book, “The island. Snorri was born in 1178 to a legal matters. His education at Oddi Scandinavian Heritage.” minor chieftain named Sturla. His grandmother, however, had descended from Egil Skallagrimsson, the greatest scaldic poet of the land. Though a gentle man himself, • 246 Comfortable Rooms Snorri’s life was turbulent. He was constantly involved in feuds, lawsuits • Newly Remodeled Rooms With Memory Foam Mattresses and politics. When he was 3, a famous judge, Jon Luftsson, became his “foster • Minot’s Largest Indoor Pool and father.” This was not unusual in those Jacuzzi days. Jon’s grandfather, Saemund the • Fitness Center Learned, had studied in France and Call Toll Free For Reservations • Primo Dining Room and Coffee Shop had founded a famous cultural center 1-800-735-4493 • Reflections Lounge and Casino at Oddi in southern Iceland. He had featuring Standup Comedians, written a history of the Norse kings in 1505 N.Broadway, Minot, ND 58703 Thurs., Fri. & Sat. evenings Latin. Jon’s mother was an illegitimate www.internationalinn.com • Business Center • HBO daughter of King Magnus Barelegs of (701) 852-3161 • Complimentary High Speed Internet Page 12 • September, 2006 • SCANDINAVIAN HERITAGE NEWS

Bjork, Del L...... Minot, ND SHA membership list Blay, C. Madeline ...... Everett, WA Blomberg, P. James & Constance M...... Minot, ND SEPT. 2005-AUG. 2006 Blomquist, Dolores ...... Minot, ND Boyce, Frank & Lois ...... Sioux Falls, SD ollowing is Scandinavian Heritage Association’s cur- Braaten, Arnie & Fran ...... Minot, ND Frent membership list, from September 2005 through Brown, Doralyn...... Minot, ND August 2006. The list includes Benefactors ($500 and Bruhaug, Robert ...... Des Lacs, ND above); Sponsor members ($100 - $499); and Sustaining Buettner, Romana ...... Minot, ND members ($35 - $99). Thank you to all our members for Bugbee, Cordell & Rhonda ...... Minot, ND helping to make Scandinavian Heritage Park, located in Burchell, Tim ...... Minot, ND the heart of North America, a centerpiece for the heritage Butz, Allen & Nada...... Minot, ND of all the Nordic countries, including Denmark, Finland, Byron, Eugene & Meredith...... Grand Forks, ND Iceland, Norway and Sweden. If you find an error in this Carlson, Glen & Colleen ...... Lansford, ND list, or if your name should be listed but is not included, Christenson, Bruce & Janet ...... Minot, ND please contact the Scandinavian Heritage Association Christianson, T.M. & Maxine ...... Minot, ND office at 1020 S. Broadway (P.O. Box 862), Minot, ND Clark, Kenneth & Thelma ...... Minot, ND 58702; 701-852-9161; e-mail: [email protected]. Cockrell, Dale E...... Minot, ND Again, we thank you! Coder, Eleanor M...... Sun City, CA Debertin, Everett ...... Minot, ND BENEFACTOR MEMBERS ($500 and above) Dehlin, Glen & Joyce ...... Georgetown, TX Laskowski, Don & Phyllis ...... Indianapolis, IN Dekko, Karen Ann ...... Hampton, AL Schultz, Yvonne...... Minot, ND Dixon, Gladys ...... Minot, ND Solheim, Edna ...... Velva, ND Eidsness, Audrey ...... Minot, ND Stewart, John & Jodi ...... Minot, ND Ekola, Giles & Sally ...... Garfield, MN Elliott, Craig & Martha ...... Minot, ND SPONSOR MEMBERS ($100 - $499) Erickson, Carroll & Noreen ...... Minot, ND Bieri, Ron & Jan...... Minot, ND Erickson, Larry & Claryce ...... Minot, ND Biore, Marilyn E...... Crystal, MN Estvold, Spencer & Joyce...... Parshall, ND Brady Martz, Assoc...... Minot, ND Evensrud, Martin ...... Minot, ND Emerson, Gordon ...... Minot, ND Fairweather, Floyd D...... Minot, ND Hanson, Luther & Diann ...... Minot, ND Farstad, Eunice ...... Minot, ND Knutson, Loren ...... Minot, ND Felan, Andrew ...... Sun City, AZ Larson, Allen O. & Shirley ...... Minot, ND Fiske, Arland O...... LaPorte, MN Lund, John & Evelyn ...... Minneapolis, MN Florence, Gerald R. & Geraldine ...... Velva, ND Matson, Lois ...... Minot, ND Florence, Glena A...... Portland, OR McNea, Mel & Jami ...... Billings, MT Foss, James ...... Minot, ND Nelson, Lyle ...... Starkville, MS Goodman, Eva...... Minot, ND Peterson, Dale & Donn ...... Minot, ND Gordon, Phyllis ...... Minot, ND Peterson, Davis & Deborah ...... Anchorage, AK Green, Florine E...... Nederland, TX Redlin, Rolland & Christine ...... Minot, ND Gregory, Constance ...... Ft. Wayne, IN Samuelson, John & Barbara ...... Minot, ND Grodahl, Kirsti...... Bloomington, MN Slaaten, Doris ...... Minot, ND Grove, Lois & Jewell ...... Minot, ND Watne, Claire & Darlene ...... Minot, ND Gust, Alfred & Luella ...... Minot, ND Haakenstad, Duane & Shirley ...... Minot, ND SUSTAINING MEMBERS ($35 - $99) Haaland, Helen ...... Minot, ND Aamot, Wayne & Ethel ...... Minot, ND Hagen, Vivian ...... Minot, ND Aanested, Alf & Naedine ...... Minot, ND Hankla, Walfrid & Winifred ...... Minot, ND Aase, Duane & Barbara...... Minot, ND Hasby, Glenn & Lilah ...... Minot, ND Ackley, Alfred M...... Hopkins, MN Havdal, Susan B...... Duluth, MN Anderson, A. Margaret ...... Plentywood, MT Hegstad, Joseph & Jackie ...... Scottsdale, AZ Anderson, Mark & Jodi...... Minot, ND Heinzer, Nancy L...... Hazen, ND Anderson, Morris & Bette...... Minot, ND Heit, Jean ...... Glenburn, ND Anderson, Myron & Marion...... Minot Helland, Mark & Catherine ...... Fergus Falls, MN Anderson, Richard ...... Green Valley, AZ Helm, Freda...... Minot, ND Anderson, Richard & Helene ...... Mohall, ND Helseth, Orvin M...... Minot, ND Baranick, Daniel & Norma ...... Minot, ND Hendrickson, Andy ...... Fallbrook, CA Barsness, Olger ...... Minot, ND Henning, Alan & LuAnn...... Minot, ND Bartz, Ellen...... Bismarck, ND Hodgson, Verla M...... Glenburn, ND Beecher, Ilene L...... Minot, ND Holand, Kenneth & Evelyn...... Minot, ND Bergan, Marian ...... Minot, ND Holsten, Joyann ...... Wing, ND Berning, Wallace D. & Mary E...... Minot, ND Holter, Wallace ...... Minot, ND SCANDINAVIAN HERITAGE NEWS • September, 2006 • Page 13

Holum, Gary & Joan ...... Minot, ND Nilson, Michael ...... Minot, ND Horne, Robert & Deanne ...... Minot, ND Norheim, Adeline ...... Rugby, ND Huesers, Anna Marie ...... Plymouth, MN Noss, Clarice ...... Minot, ND Hugelen, Audrey...... Minot, ND Officer, George & Jeanice ...... Minot, ND Hunsaid, Anna Mae ...... Minot, ND Oium, Orlin...... Towner, ND Indergaard, Merland & Anna ...... Minot, ND Olson, Elaine G...... Minot, ND Issendorf, Thomas & Mary ...... Newburg, ND Olson, Everet Nels ...... Minot, ND Iverson, Charles & Joan ...... Wanamingo, MN Osteroos, Odd A...... Minot, ND Jackson, Ron & LaVonne S...... Minot, ND Parish, Edna ...... Minot, ND Jagd, Robert W...... Minot, ND Peterson, Earl & Charlotte...... Central Point, OR Jensen, Svend R. & Ellen...... Minot, ND Peterson, Gayle ...... Minot, ND Jensen, William R. & Bev ...... Minot, ND Peterson, Herbert F...... Pocatello, ID Johannson, Maria C...... Minot, ND Peterson, Terry ...... Minot, ND Johnson, Adelaine ...... Minot, ND Rambo, Herbert R...... Berlin, NJ Johnson, Eleanor M...... Minot, ND Robinson, Marjorie...... Bismarck, ND Johnson, Marcella M...... Minot, ND Rolle, Milton & Bonnie ...... Minot, ND Johnston, Kenneth & Maxine ...... Minot, ND Rostad, James & Verla...... Minot, ND Jorgenson, Jerry & Patricia ...... Minot, ND Rude Virgil & Geraldeen ...... Minot, ND Juven, Carrol T...... Fargo, ND Sande, A.M. & Laurette...... Minot, ND Kenner, Harris & Ardyth ...... Minot, ND Sando, Robert N. & Ilse R...... Minot, ND Kihle, Kenneth W. & Leann L...... Bottineau, ND Sandvig, Otto & Maxine...... Roseville, MN Kinneberg, Paul. W...... St. Paul, MN Saunders, Beulah...... Minot, ND Kjallberg, Echo ...... Minot, ND Schmidt, Melvin L. & Margaret M...... Minot, ND Kjellerson, Fred & Gladys...... Minot, ND Selland, E.B...... Minot, ND Klimpel, William & Marlys...... Minot, ND Selland, James & Deborah ...... Chandler, AZ Knudson, Robert L...... Minot, ND Shirley, Steven ...... Wentworth, SD Koski, Della ...... Bismarck, ND Silseth, Lowell & Helen ...... Minot, ND Krause, Ronald R. & Ann ...... Minot, ND Sinn, John E...... Minot, ND Lane, Ruth ...... Sawyer, ND Skarphol, Ione ...... Bottineau, ND Langemo, Daniel B. & Jerlyn R...... Minot, ND Skogen, Carlyle ...... Aurora, CO Larson, Clinton B. & Ardella A...... Fargo, ND Slorby, LeRoy ...... Minot, ND Larson, Ruth...... Velva, ND Smith, David R. & Lorraine G...... Minot, ND Larson, W.K. & Corrine...... Minot, ND Solberg, Bernard J...... Minot, ND Lee, Clayton...... Concord, CA Solberg, Donald & Lois...... Minot, ND Leite, Richard C. & Maxine...... Minot, ND Solberg, Lillian M...... Minot, ND Levadney, Marie ...... Minot, ND Solie, Irene...... Minot, ND Liddle, Ellen ...... West Fargo, ND Sovak, Ragene ...... Minot, ND Loken, Rolly & Iona...... Velva, ND Stalions, C.L. & G. Sonja ...... Medford, OR Lowe, Phil ...... Minot, ND Stoland, Millard & Berneice...... Minot, ND Lowe, Robert J...... Minot, ND Swanson, Don & Sylvia ...... Minot, ND Luedke, Linda ...... Minot, ND Swenson, Charles H. & Sandra A...... Minot, ND Mahle, Cory & Kari...... Minot, ND Tengesdahl, Bradley & Anna ...... Minot, ND Maragos, James G...... Minot, ND Thompson, Laurence & Opal ...... Minot, ND Maragos, Peter & Rozanne ...... Minot, ND Thorson, Lois ...... Minot, ND Marttila, John & Annikki ...... Frederick, SD Tollefson, Duane & Sharlene ...... Minot, ND Mathis, Avis...... Minot, ND Tollefson, Mark & Lori ...... Minot, ND Mattern, Dale & Kay ...... Minot, ND Torno, Delton ...... Minot, ND Mattson, Roald & Marilyn ...... Minot, ND Tornow, L. William...... Bismarck, ND McNea, Jeanne ...... Minot, ND Turner, Mary ...... Waubun, MN Medalen, Curt ...... Minot, ND Varty, Joan G...... Minot, ND Mehlhoff, Arlene ...... Minot, ND Vork, Marina ...... Hinckley, MN Miller, Irene...... Minot, ND Wagnild, Marvin ...... Outlook, MT Moore, Marilyn E...... Tucson, AZ Walston, Susan...... Shawnee Mission, KS Navarre, Irene ...... Albuquerque, NM Wanttaja, Willis & Grace ...... Bismarck, ND Nelson, Alvin & Kaye ...... Grassy Butte, ND Welstad, Sherman & Marlys ...... Minot, ND Nelson, Elaine G...... Rugby, ND Wentz, Tom, Sr...... Minot, ND Nelson, Florence A...... Minot, ND Wheeler, Robert & Betty ...... Minot, ND Nelson, Robert & Carol...... Minot, ND Whetter, Bob ...... Minot, ND Ness, Loren & Jan ...... Minot, ND Widdel, Angelus ...... Minot, ND Ness, Randolph ...... Wichita, KS Williams, Kenneth R. & Renae A...... Minot, ND Neuenschwander, Janet L...... Minot, ND Winistorfer, Nick & Jo Ann ...... Hazen, ND Niemitalo, John, Sr...... Stanley, ND Page 14 • September, 2006 • SCANDINAVIAN HERITAGE NEWS

Souris Valley Danish Society NEWS Danish Society prepared for Høstfest

by Pamela Orth, Minneapolis will be coming Souris Valley Danish Society again this year. Souris Valley Danish Society members will østfest 2006 is rapidly be helping in the Tivoli Food Happroaching, and Vagn Booth. Watch for Danish Jensen and the gang from flags, costumes and fun! •

Vagn Jensen, Minneapolis (right), will be making aebelskiver in the Tivoli Food Booth at Norsk Høstfest again this year. Stop by to taste this Danish delicacy, and to experience the sights, sounds and smells of Høstfest—including the aroma of good food.

Swedish Heritage Society NEWS From Dala Hest to Norsk Høstfest

by Loren Anderson, president State University to visit colleges and ture and Swedish Heritage universities the third Saturday in commerce. Society-NWND September. The website We are looking forward to Norsk is: www. e have received good news from Høstfest, where we can meet new houseof swe- WFastkorp regarding the Dala friends, shop, and eat good Swedish- den.com. If Hest (Dala horse in Scandinavian style food. you wish to Heritage Park, Minot, pictured at Our Swedish Heritage Society- receive its free monthly newsletter, right). Fastkorp has agreed to repaint NWND will be holding its Santa send an e-mail to: houseofsweden@ and repair the cracks and seams in the Lucia pageant at the Scandinavian houseof sweden.com. horse, and to do the complete job for Heritage Center on Saturday, Dec. 9. Ingmar Bergman turned 88 on July a negotiated price that we consider to 14.. There is now an English language be very fair and equitable. Work will ‘The House of Sweden’ version of his Website that includes progress promptly, perhaps by the This fall “The House of Sweden” thousands of photographs, video clips time you read this. opens its doors in Washington, D.C., and texts about him and his works. To I leave for Sweden and Norway as home to the Swedish Embassy and view, go to: www.ingmarbergman.se with a small delegation from Minot other representatives of Swedish cul- Med vänliga hälsningar från! •

Dakota Finnish Society NEWS Stop by Finnish booth for mojakka!

by Marion Anderson, Finnish Society president dren who qualify, I will send them nce again we will be having the mojakka (Finnish beef an application Ostew) at Norsk Høstfest, so that will keep us, along blank. Please con- with several thousand other people in the area, busy for tact me (Marion Høstfest week. We will also be serving Finnish breads and Anderson) at 1908 Second Ave. N.W., Minot, ND 58703; bread pudding. Stop in and see us! telephone 701-838-8677. Qualifications include maintaining Our next event after Høstfest will be the Pikkujoulu (Lit- a 3.0 average and having finished two years of college. tle Christmas) celebration on Dec. 2, 2006, at the SHA Her- More information about Pikkujoulu will come out later, itage Center in Minot. At that time we will be awarding and postcards will be sent out. If you wish to e-mail me, the scholarships to college students who qualify. e-mail address is [email protected]. • If any of the society members have children or grandchil- SCANDINAVIAN HERITAGE NEWS • September, 2006 • Page 15

Thor Lodge Sons of Norway NEWS Thor Lodge will again have a booth at Norsk Høstfest. Cory and Kari Mahle will be the chairpersons. Several Thor Lodge members will Thor Lodge named lodge of year demonstrate Norwegian crafts in the by Joan Varty, president A reader’s theater, based on Helen International Sons of Norway booth Thor Lodge 4-067 Sons of Norway Silseth’s grandfather’s accounts of his at Høstfest. These members have family’s immigration to earned their cultural skills pins and hor Lodge was pre- America, was presented at three bars in the craft they will Tsented the Large Tier the Awards Night dinner demonstrate. 2005 International Lodge on Sept. 17. Chris Roen Anyone joining Sons of Norway at of the Year award at the did a wonderful job of Høstfest will receive a dinner in the International Convention preparing this program. new En To Tre restaurant at Høstfest. in Vancouver, British Mr. Kleppe’s thoughts A membership breakfast is being Columbia, on Aug. 19. awakened memories of planned for Nov 11. New members This award is based on stories told by our fami- and their sponsors will be invited to the activities and mem- lies. Because heritage is this gathering. Persons interested in bership of the lodge. such an important part of joining Thor Lodge can contact Joan The calendar in Thor’s the Sons of Norway orga- Varty at 701-839-1308. • Hammer is full of activi- nization, this program was ties. Cultural classes have enjoyed and much appreci- begun. The choir and ated. Membership pins and dance group are preparing to per- awards were also presented at the form. Awards Night dinner.

Icelandic Heritage Society NEWS Goodman family keeps their Icelandic heritage alive–monthly!

by Jim Goodman, editor of our family, beginning with the Icelandic Heritage Society Newsletter immigration of our common ancestors, Helgi and Helga Goodman, who he Goodman relatives have settled in the Mouse River Valley Bradley Thomas • Bryan Thomas Tstarted a tradition: They near Upham in 1888. George have begun meeting monthly himself was decended from a We are proud of our for lunch. The idea to meet sister of Helga Goodman; he Swedish Heritage monthly was the “brain- drives from Grand Forks via the child” of my cousin, Mary most months to have lunch Quist and Chelgren (Johnson) Linstrom of Bantry. Our with us. lineages. first meeting was held in The oldest member of May of 2004, and we our group, Frederick Allen haven’t missed a month Goodman—the only together ever since. grandchild of Helgi and Usually we choose a Helga Goodman still liv- restaurant in Minot and meet ing—is a great authority of Welcome there the last Monday of the how things used to be. Most month. Exceptions included of the rest of us are great- to Minot! meeting for the Upham Centen- grandchildren of the original nial Celebration in July of 2005, pair, with a couple of great- and attending the funeral of one of great-grandchildren joining us 5 Convenient Locations the members of our group. from time to time, often with their for all of your Petroleum When we gather together, we visit spouses. and Convenience Items about the heritage of our family, often If any cousins we’re not aware are sharing pictures of the “olden days.” reading this short report, please join us One of the members of our group, for lunch. For details, send an e-mail to CENEX OF MINOT George Freeman, is a genealogist and [email protected] and you will receive an Phone 701-852-2501 historian. He recently finished a history answer. • Page 16 • September, 2006 • SCANDINAVIAN HERITAGE NEWS

Tracing your Scandinavian ROOTS • 14 Uncle George, so get busy ! • Don’t trust everything you read, or everything Grandma may tell you about the past. Always verify—even if Grand- Genealogy ‘dos’ and ‘don’ts’ ma’s word is as good as gospel. • Don’t trust pedigrees done by oth- by Jo Ann Winistorfer proven yet (perhaps by putting a ques- ers. Always check them out to make tion mark beside items you are checking sure they are accurate before accepting he book “Tracing Your Dakota on but haven’t yet verified). Note this them as fact. TRoots,” co-written by Cathy A. on your computer printouts, too, so you • Don’t cut articles out of the news- Langemo and yours truly, is now off the avoid passing along misleading infor- paper without making sure the date is press. Here’s some good genealogy mation. attached to the clipping. At the very advice from our newly updated book: • Be sure to list the sources of your least, write the date on the clipping information. This is important because right after you’ve cut it out. DO... it provides the proof needed to verify • Don’t ignore hunches you may • Start collecting family history data you have on your pedigree charts have about your family history. Some- information TODAY! Don’t wait until and family group sheets. It also helps times hunches pay off! Check them out it’s too late to interview Grandma Anna you know where NOT to look again, and you may be pleasantly surprised. or Uncle Allen. Get their history and thus saving you research time. • Don’t forget to share what you memories now, while there’s still time. • Remember that your search can be know—to give back what you receive. • Double-check dates you collect to almost as exciting as the rewards of Write a family history book, volunteer be sure they make sense. For example, if finding an elusive ancestor. Record to help at places that house genealogy you find an 1849 birth date for someone some of the more humorous or frustrat- information (it’s a learning experience whose marriage certificate is dated in ing aspects of your research. Especially that will surely benefit you), keep the 1857, you probably are barking up the remember to record the miracles. torch lit, carry on the good work. • wrong family tree (unless the person got married at the age of 8!). DON’T... • Double-check names as well. Verify • Don’t say, “I don’t have to do my names with other records. In cases of family history. Uncle George has done common names, it’s often necessary to an extensive history of all the family, so check multiple records to make sure all the work is done.” In order to “own” you’re claiming the right ancestor. Keep that family history and claim it as your a list of name variations for each ances- own, you need to do some research on tor. List all names used by the person— your own roots. (After all, they’re not maiden names, nicknames, middle just Uncle George’s roots; they’re yours, names, name changes, etc. too!) It will help you absorb the history • Whenever possible, make photo- and the story of your ancestors and help copies of original documents containing you get to know them as real human family history data. When you must beings. Don’t discard Uncle George’s write notes, be sure to write legibly. research, but check his facts, verify 1831 BURDICK EXPRESSWAY WEST • MINOT • When sharing your pedigree charts material he’s included in the book, and and family group sheets with others, add some of your own. You have family Call Us…852-5552 note those items that haven’t been branches that you don’t share with