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Vennligblad Friendly pages for the ‘friendly people’ of Vennligfolk and their friends 2016 Officers Sons of Norway Lodge #5-627 for Central Wisconsin, President Susan Morton Stevens Point, Whiting and Plover, Wisconsin (715)341-7248 skaymorton@hotmail.com VOLUME 23 ISSUE 6 NOVEMBER OG DECEMBER 2016 Vice President Lois Hagen (715)344-7460 hagenozzl@gmail.com Treasurer Jerry Ugland (715)343-2717 jersstop@yahoo,com Financial Secretary s I write my presiden- letting the public know about Arno Morton (715)341-7248 ten message, my kitch- Vennligfolk Lodge. There will mrmorocks@yahoo.com en is being “gutted” in be opportunities for you to help Secretary preparation for a brand get our handouts ready, prepare Bea Berg A (715)544-4490 new kitchen. When the old drywall our float, and to walk beside our beaberg@charter.net and soffits were removed, I was float during the parade. Please Newsletter Editor amazed at what was behind those consider helping out in any of Marv Lang walls - - electrical wiring, heating these areas, and yes, there will be (715)341-3201 cmlang@charter.net ducts, pipes, headers, etc. - - all the a sign-up sheet at our November Program Director behind the scenes necessities that 13th lodge meeting. Joyce Polson make the house comfortable and workable. It (715)341-4545 reminded me of our Vennligfolk Lodge. Mark your calendars for our Julefest gathering fpolson@charter.net There is much “behind the scenes” work that on Saturday, December 10th, at St. Paul’s Sunshine Coordinator United Methodist Church. The Julefest com- Lynn Rasmussen goes on to make our lodge run smoothly. Since November is election month for our mittee has already met and planned out what I Lodge Musician think is a lovely program with a delicious Louise Lang lodge, let me focus on the dedicated officers Scandinavian menu. This is also a chance for Lodge Librarian that I have been honored to work with the past Jan Flatoff you to invite your family and friends who may two years. Our officers meet regularly to take Lodge Historian care of the business of the lodge and to plan have an interest in learning about our Lois Hagen Vennligfolk Lodge. We will be sending out future meetings and events. Besides our busi- Language Specialist Julefest invitations, so please let me know of Jan Flatoff ness meetings, your officers do some “home- any nonmembers you would like to invite. Cultural Skills Coord. work” to complete the tasks that go along with Karen Trzebiatowski their positions. They do it willingly and thor- November and December are always such Sports Director oughly. Tusen takk to these fine people who busy months with the Thanksgiving and Jerry Trzebiatowski have faithfully served this past year and to our Christmas holidays and the many activities Trustee (2014-2016) members who are on the slate for officers for Milo Harpstead associated with these holidays. I am thankful 2017. You are greatly appreciated! that I get to spend a few upcoming holiday Trustee (2015-2017) Martin Lieber evenings with the “friendly folk” of With the upcoming holidays, our lodge has Trustee (2016-2018) some events planned. This year the Stevens Vennligfolk. Let me be the first to wish you Carl Rasmussen Point Holiday Parade is Friday, November all a Happy Thanksgiving and a very Merry th Christmas. Vennligfolk Lodge 18 beginning at 6:15 pm. Our participation Vennlig hilsen, meets the second in the parade has always been a good way of Susan Morton Sunday evening, 7:00 pm September thru May In This Issue … p.5 A little English / litt på Norsk at Saint Paul’s p.2 What’s Happening at Vennligfolk p.6 Book Nook & Norsk Films United Methodist Church p.3 Hurtigruten & Elections p.7 Floating Tunnels & Lutefisk 600 Wilshire Blvd p.4 Santa Lucia Day & Recipes p.8 Norsk Language Class??? Stevens Point Wisconsin P A G E 2 What’s Happening at Vennligfolk??? REMEMBER: Vennligfolk Lodge meets the second Sunday evening, 7:00 pm September through May at Saint Paul’s United Methodist Church, 600 Wilshire Blvd, Stevens Point ,Wisconsin Nov 13, 2016 (Sunday): “Iceland - Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow” Iceland is an amazing country filled with glaciers, waterfalls and the beautiful North Atlan - tic. Much of Iceland is still taking shape before your very eyes – raw, dramatic landscapes born from volcanic eruptions and carved out by glaciers. Other parts have hardly changed since the first Viking settlers saw them more than 1,100 Gratulerer years ago. Iceland is a unique destination that offers pristine nature, breath- taking landscapes and vibrant culture. This land of boiling mud pools, spurting geysers, glaciers and waterfalls is an adventure playground. med Sue Kissinger, Interim Director of Academic & Career Advising Center at UWSP has lead five trips to this amazing country through the College of Natural Resources dagen and Becoming an Outdoors Woman program. Sue will present a program about her trips to Iceland and about the upcoming UWSP Adventure Tour trip planned for July 2017. Servers: Bea Berg & The Hagens & The Harpsteads Table: Karen Trzebiatowski November Dec 10, 2016 (Saturday): “Julefest” Joyce Polson - 9 Vennligfolk Lodge will celebrate Julefest with a Scandinavian style smørgåsbord consist- Cindy Kluck - 26 ing of a KALD BORD (pickled herring, fruit soup, cucumber salad, pickled beets, broccoli salad, and cheese & crackers), VARM BORD (ham with raisin sauce, Norwegian meatballs, December parsley boiled potatoes, rice pudding, scalloped corn, green beans, and baked beans), BRØD BORD (lefse, flat brød, cardamom brød, and rye brød), followed by DESSERTS & BEVER- AGES. Watch for sign-up sheets and volunteer to participate in the wonderful event! Too, Charmain Fournier - 3 Donna Van Dreser - 8 the 2017 Installation of Officers will take place and we shall be entertained by the singing Ruth Harpstead - 11 group “Yesterday’s News” who will provide Christmas music. Again, be reminded that Judy Pesanka - 15 this program is on Saturday, Dec 10 and begins at 5:00 pm. Elaine Anderson - 17 Servers: Everyone (potluck for Julefest) Table: The Henslers Andrea Brown - 17 Lori Johnson - 18 Jan 08, 2017 (Sunday): “Norwegian Sweaters” - Vennligfolk member Carl Rasmussen - 23 Karen Trzebiatowski will discuss the history, styles and meanings of these iconic articles of clothing that are associated with Norway. Servers: Ron & Charlotte Hensler and Arno & Susan Morton Table: Bea Berg Feb 12, 2017 (Sunday): “Sentimental Journey” - Another lodge mem- ber will share with us a personal family story. Carl Rasmussen will reflect on the 1937 Hon- eymoon Trip of Earl and Ethel Rasmussen. Servers: Don & Lori Johnson and Marv & Louise Lang Table: Lois Hagen March 12, 2017 (Sunday): “Under the Gun & On the Run” Retired cardiologist Dr. Lowell Peterson of Appleton will tells us the tale of desperado John Dillinger and his chance encounter with a bridegroom of Iola, Wisconsin. His booklet by the same name will be on sale at the conclusion of the presentation. Servers: Francis & Joyce Polson & Rosie Paulson Table: Marv Lang April 9, 2017 (Sunday): ”The Iron Brigade” - S/N Wergeland Lodge President David Glomstad will speak about the Civil War exploits of a famous contingent of fighters from La Crosse, Wisconsin who happened to consist mostly of Norwegians. Servers: Jen Haas & Karen Trzebiatowski & Elaine Anderson Table: Susan Morton VENNLIGBLAD VOLUME 23 ISSUE 6 P A G E 3 Election Time Hybrid Technology Coming to Hurtigruten Ships Earlier this month the Norwegian Vennligfolk selects officers expedition operator and cruise line, and various leaders at the reg- Hurtigruten, announced the con- ularly scheduled November struction of two hybrid expedition meeting each year. Terms begin at the following January ships. Designed by Rolls Royce meeting. For 2017, the fol- and constructed by Kleven Yards lowing slate is proposed and in Norway, the vessels represent will be presented to the Lodge the biggest single investment made at the November 13th meeting. by Hurtigruten in the company’s history. “It is beyond doubt that the future of shipping is both silent and emission- 2017 Vennligfolk Nominations free. We will use our new expedition ships as ‘icebreakers’ for this technology and show the world that hybrid operations on large ships are already possible now,” President: Susan Morton says Hurtigruten CEO Daniel Skjeldam. Vice -President: Lois Hagen Secretary: Bea Berg Set to debut in 2018 and 2019, the hybrid ships will be released in two phases. The Treasurer: Judy Pesanka first phase will see the completion of a single 530-passenger ship outfitted with an Financial Secretary: Arno auxiliary electric engine, capable of sailing via electric propulsion for 15-30 Morton minutes. A first of its kind in the world, the vessel’s combination of hybrid technol- Program Director: Joyce ogy, hull design and onboard electricity efficiencies are projected to reduce fuel Polson consumption and carbon dioxide emissions by 20 percent. Newsletter Editor/Publicity The objective of the second phase is to expand upon electric capabilities with a ful- Marv Lang ly-fledged hybrid engine that will sustain the second passenger ship for greater Newsletter Distributor: lengths of time and distances. The battery propulsion will also offer a silent and Louise Lang emission-free solution for navigating into fjords and vulnerable port locations. Librarian: Jane Gjevre Musician: Louise Lang Bellona, a Norwegian environmental NGO with close ties to the project, is optimis- Sunshine Coordinator: tic about the potential for the new hybrid maritime