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NWDA’s New “Wall of Honor” Updates from the 2017 Annual Dinner and Membership Meeting

organized and presented these awards graved on the first three spots on a with Line Larsen. The lack of a symbol plaque that will be on display in the of appreciation in the organization of Seattle Danish Center (also known as the grand efforts by certain individuals Harmony Hall) in NWDA’s building. is what drove this idea to honor out- (Otto and Minna unfortunately were standing contributions. As Kenneth not able to attend to receive their said, there have already been a few peo- awards at the ceremony, but were ple from the past we may have missed, given their awards later). Awards will but now we have a chance to honor be given each year to leading support- some of the people who are still around ers of NWDA to honor the altruistic and continue to put their hearts and work done by individuals to keep the souls into the organization. organization and its programs active.

The individuals picked by Kenneth and The Annual Dinner Line for the first round of awards were The annual dinner hosted by NWDA Edith and Frank Christensen, Otto and takes place each fall following the Minna Brask, and Joe Matsen. They organization’s annual membership were commended for the passionate meeting. 65 people attended the din- Image: NWDA’s new ‘Wall of Honor’ work they have put into NWDA, com- ner this year, some were new faces in mitting an astounding service to the The annual dinner of the Northwest the organization and others were long organization for many years on a volun- standing members. Danish Association (NWDA) on Sat- tary basis. Edith, Frank, Otto, Minna, urday, September 30th turned into an and Joe were given awards to take The evening festivities began around evening of appreciation and fellow- home and their names have been en- ship. The planned program included a 5:00 pm after the meeting adjourned. three course meal, drinks, and live Guests enjoyed their drinks and music. However, the evening also un- smells from the kitchen began to fill veiled a few surprises. the room as chef Jørn Mathiasen was hard at work cooking up a delicious Kenneth Olsen presented surprise meal. To begin the meal, rejecocktail awards in a mini ceremony after din- (shrimp cocktails) were served with ner to the most outstanding volunteers dinner rolls and butter. This was fol- of NWDA, individuals who have de- lowed by the main course featuring served recognition for their endless Photo: Kenneth and Line presenting awards Continued on page 11 hours of service to the organization to Joe Matsen and over the span of many years. Kenneth Edith and Frank Christensen In this issue 6……. Denmark 1…... NWDA’s Wall of Honor 7……. Jul in the Pacific Northwest 2…… President’s Corner 8……. Dawn of the Viking Age 3..……News at NWDA 9……. Seattle/Portland Calendars 4.…… Community News: Java Bean 10……Donations 5……. In Memory Of 11, 12…… Other and Save the Date

Northwest Danish Association is a non-profit organization Photo: Chef Jørn Mathiasen and Kristin dedicated to preserving and sharing with others Miller working in the kitchen at the Northwest Danish Association our Danish culture, traditions, and values Annual Dinner

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President’s Corner Northwest Danish Association

Annual Meeting and Dinner By Dr. Edith E. Christensen

The Annual meeting and dinner of the statements for the last fiscal year with a such as tales of Hans Christian Ander- membership of Northwest Danish Asso- power point presentation after which sen, celebration of a holiday, or some- ciation was held September 30, 2017. Ken and Frank Christensen answered thing historical, for the week. A coun- There were reports on activities of the questions regarding the finances. The selor from Denmark helps with the lan- past year and new programs sponsored NWDA is in a better position with the guage and experiences of the campers. by NWDA. new mortgage of a year ago. Member- ship has increased, programs have in- Line Larsen talked about volunteer A new program Seattle is working on is creased, and attendance at new programs committees and if time had permitted, a Danish class for children of upper ele- has increased. We are happy to report she was going to share information on mentary age into the teens. We have just that finances continue to improve and new programs which have been intro- about enough students to begin this the future looks brighter. duced in Seattle. There is a get-together class. It is being planned for Saturday the first Friday of each month afternoons and will run for the school Programs in Seattle still include Ons- (Fredagscafe) currently being held at terms. Please call now if you are inter- dagsklubben, completely run by volun- The Dane (a Danish pub) in Ballard. ested in having your middle level child teers, which serves a great luncheon on Nordic Ventures continues from Febru- attend with an interest in learning or the third Wednesday of each month with ary to May with speakers, similar to the increasing Danish language ability. a program following. This is open to any programs at the summer time Danish who would enjoy a Danish style meal. American Cultural Retreat held in Ore- Treasurer Ken Kromann gave a report Reservations are required by calling the gon at Menucha. In November we will from the auditor’s review of the financial office. Donations are accepted for the celebrate the start of the Christmas sea- event. son with Danish Christmas beer Association Board of Directors (similar to an event held in November The Work Party led by Joe Matsen, also in Denmark), which was begun last Officers a volunteer group, meet at the Meridian year and is being continued this year. Edith E. Christensen, EdD, President Office Building the first Tuesday of each For the month of October we have bor- month to attend to various jobs needed rowed an exhibit from the Museum of Gary Korsgaard, Vice-President around the building. This may include Danish America in Elk Horn, Iowa, Sonja Kromann, Secretary clean-up of the grounds, light carpentry, illustrating ‘hygge’, the Danish word Kenneth Kromann, Treasurer painting, electrical, or whatever light which is now in the Oxford Dictionary. Svend Erik Pedersen, Oregon Rep. jobs are needed. They share a coffee See the dates and times on our website. Board of Directors break in the morning and a lunch to- gether. Following the meeting there was a deli- Karla Craig cious dinner prepared by our member Nils Jensen A slide show of Himmelbjerget, the fun and chef Jorn Mathiasen. The menu Erik Laursen Danish Camp held for one week the end was an old-fashioned Danish meal be- Britt Pfaff-Dunton of June at Menucha in Corbett, Oregon, ginning with a shrimp cocktail and end- Erik Pfaff was presented by Annelise Kromann. ing with citronfromage. Guests were Claus Windelev Children from 10 to 18 attend this Dan- entertained with folk music by Flem- Bo Schultz Andersen ish camp where they experience a spe- ming Behrend. Read more about it in cific theme related to something Danish, this issue of The Little Mermaid.

Our Valuable Volunteers Without the volunteers who help in so many ways, these programs and events would not be possible. Thank you one and all. If you have a little time to help with various programs, we really appreciate it. The program planning committee needs more members to be there to help us put on programs which you are interested in having. These include such diversity of activities as helping elderly, working on committees for fund raising, various dinners and festivals. Don’t be shy, volunteers are extremely important. We couldn’t do all that we do without you. Just call the office to say you will help and we will fit you in where you can be part of the or- ganization, meeting others who have similar interests, and really know you are helping the Northwest Danish Association continue to keep a presence of Danish culture in the northwest.

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NWDA News and More Northwest Danish Association

2017-2018 Leif Hansen New Membership Benefits! Scholarship Recipients Members of Northwest Danish Association now get 10% off at For the 2017-2018 academic year, three Java Bean Coffee in Ballard! students received scholarships from NWDA: Gabriela Capestany, Leif Han- Just show your NWDA sen, and Taylor Younker. We wish membership card to receive them the best of luck in their academic your discount. endeavors! Thank you to our donors for making our scholarship program possi- ble for students like Gabriela, Leif, and Taylor.

Photo: Gary, Leif, and Evan helping out Gabriela Capestany at the 2017 NWDA Auction Leif Hansen is enrolled at The Fletcher School at Tufts University in Medford Massachusetts, in the Masters of Arts in Law and Diplomacy degree pro- Java Bean is located at gram. The degree is a 2-year full time 5819 24th Ave NW international affairs degree he began in Seattle, WA 98107 September 2017. Leif was inspired to pursue this degree after working in the Open everyday 6AM to 6PM Peace Corps as a Water and Sanitation Volunteer in Peru. His ambition is to continue to work in international de- Photo: Gabriela in Denmark velopment.

Leif attributes his Danish background Gabriela Capestany is a junior at the University of Washington, currently and associated values to his chosen pursuing a triple major in cinema stud- career path: “Danish customs and val- ies, Danish, and communication. ues have been an integral part of my upbringing, especially in terms of ser- Gabriela is originally from Olympia, WA. Her passion for Scandinavia began vice to others, valuing the collective with her fondness for Danish film. well-being over the individual and Join Online! When she started her studies at UW in maintaining ties to traditional roots… Become a new member or renew your In terms of the contemporary arena of 2015, she decided to minor in Scandina- membership conveniently online. vian studies in conjunction with her international policy-making and diplo- macy, strong, rational voices are nec- other degrees. Becoming a member is essary in order to maintain the stability as easy as 1 - 2 - 3: In 2016 she completed an exchange of our world. I intend to approach program at the University of Copenha- these global challenges armed with the 1. Go to: www.northwestdanish.org/membership gen in Denmark. During her time in Danish traditions of tolerance, equal- Denmark her interest in Danish culture ity, and collectivism.” 2. Click on the red “Become a Member” and language grew to the point where button she decided to pursue Danish classes at From Dane Camp to Himmelbjerget, 3. Fill out and submit the online the UW upon her return. She eventually and volunteering at NWDA auctions, membership form with your switched from a minor in Scandinavian Leif has been involved in the Danish payment details Studies to a major in Danish studies community in the Pacific Northwest from a young age. Leif was born in Once your payment has processed you instead. As Gabriela says, “The world will receive your NWDA membership card of Denmark has a funny way of making Seattle, but he and his family kept their in the mail! you fall in love with it.” Continued on Page 10 Page 3

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Community News Northwest Danish Association

ground from DTU (Danish Technical Danish hygge University) to select the brand new in Ballard: Italian espresso machine and kitchen Java Bean Café equipment able to deliver drinks and food items with the highest quality. She also worked with a local coffee roaster for three months to craft her own coffee blends with strict stan- dards for the origin, roasting style, and flavor. The interior was re- freshed and many details were added Hygge: The Exhibit to create a perfect mix of a NW The Hygge Exhibit by the Museum of lodge with Danish elements and the Danish America is in Seattle for the new Java Bean was born. month of October! If you ever wondered how a combi- The exhibit answers questions about nation of Northwest warmth and the Danish word ‘hygge’, a word that Danish hygge would look like you has drawn such international don’t have to go far – just take a attention that it now has a place in peek at Java Bean Organic Coffee the Oxford dictionary. Visitors who House. don’t speak Danish can even learn how to pronounce ‘hygge’. When Maria Beck decided to open her own coffee shop, she wasn’t in- Experience it: terested in opening yet another place Image: Maria serving coffee at Java Bean, What are the ingredients of a cozy, enjoy- selling ordinary coffee items while her hyggelig café in Ballard able experience, according to Danes? extracting maximum profits. “We expected that we will continue Hygge is a Danish word that encapsulates to see the previous flow of customers values of hospitality, nature, simplicity, and “I wanted to own a place with focus sharing. on organic and high-quality items, coming to this favorite spot but we based on fair-trade and ethical val- never expected to see so many new You may already be a hygge expert – you ues,” said Maria. “In addition, I faces and increased interest from all just need to learn the word! wanted to offer a place that would over town,” added Maria. “We now The exhibit is on display at the visually and aesthetically reflect the have regulars who travel from other parts of town to get a taste of our Seattle Danish Center Northwest and Scandinavian values.” 1833 N 105th Street #205 Seattle, WA 98133 unique Eggels and homemade pan-

In the summer of 2016 while on a inis with their espresso drinks. We Doors to the exhibit will be open for weekend trip in Portland, Maria even have orders from L.A. and the walk-ins on: East Coast to deliver them Java Bean found out about a unique opportunity th that a long-time neighborhood café whole bean organic coffee.” October 18 3-5 pm existing for over 25 years in Ballard, October 19th 5-8 pm th If you would like to experience this on 5819 24 Ave has come up for October 21st 4-6 pm sale. “This was a perfect opportunity unique combination of style and to build upon something that the quality, and in addition have a chat Admission: Suggested donation $10 in Danish, feel free to stop by Java whole neighborhood recognized Visit while introducing new ideas and new Bean and ask for Maria. They also www.northwestdanish.org/hygge-exhibit/ style in this location,” explained have a special discount for NWDA for more information Maria. members and great kids drinks and To inquire about other dates and times, e-mail snacks which have been exclusively [email protected] or call (206) 523-3263 Soon after, the cozy corner coffee approved by Marias’ two small kids who love to lend a helping hand at This exhibition is provided by the received a well-deserved makeover. Museum of Danish America. Maria applied her engineering back- the shop. Page 4

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In Memory of Northwest Danish Association

Louis K. Christensen Larry West Appointed Honorary Director of NWDA

Long time NWDA member and board member, Larry West was appointed to be an Honorary Director of NWDA in June 2017 in recognition of his impact Photo: Memorial Service for Larry West, and his devoted support of NWDA. August 30, 2017 Larry Dean West Oregon, he began his 35 year career March 5, 1943—August 11, 2017 with Fred Meyer as store manager. During this time he met his wife, Carol Dr. Louis K. Christensen, PhD of Larry West passed away on August (Sprague) West. Other than his in- music, passed away on August 27th 11th 2017 after a long battle with can- volvement in the Danish community in 2017 at the age of 88. He passed cer. He touched the lives of many and the Pacific Northwest, he also volun- away peacefully in his home sur- will be greatly missed in our commu- teered with various veterans groups. rounded by loved ones. Louis is sur- nity. vived by his wife, Anna Leena Chris- Larry is survived by his wife, Carol; tensen, daughters Louise Zak, Allison Larry was a “proud Dane”, serving as children, Colin, Dawson, and Mor- Dove, and Anne Christensen; son president of the Danish Brotherhood gann; three grandchildren; three great Scott Dove; granddaughters Nina, for a decade. He enjoyed traveling grandchildren; and his sister, Dewena. Melanie, Hanne, and Ariel; and fam- back to Denmark with his family. A beautiful memorial service was held ily in Denmark. Raised in Boardman, Larry was the on August 30th at the Willamette Na- son of Dewey and Jeanne West. He tional Cemetery in Oregon. It A memorial service for Louis Chris- attended Eastern Oregon State College was attended by approximately 170 tensen will be held on October 28th and Portland State College. After he people. The administrator of the 2017 at 2:00 pm at Saint Johns United graduated he was drafted into the U.S. Cemetery announced that he had rarely Lutheran Church (5515 Phinney Ave Army where he served as a First Lieu- seen so many in attendance for a ser- N, Seattle, WA 98103). tenant in Vietnam. Upon his return to vice. Herluf Andersen The service was done with full Mili- Translated based on an article by tary honor and precision, which was Inge Miller:”Mindeord om Herluf followed by a nice service by the Andersen” Chaplain, who told those in attendance that it was OK to laugh at a fu-

neral. The service was then followed by a three gun salute, just as some imagined Larry would want it.

Afterwards there was a reception at Larry's daughter's house with smørre- brød and Carlsberg beer.

Based on information from The Orego- nian and The Portland Dane. Photo source: Kyle Dittmer Herluf Andresen passed away on Photo: Larry West winning the September 10th at the age of 95. He Scandinavian-of-the-Year award in 2012 Continued on Page 11 Page 5

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Northwest Danish Denmark Association

Guld og Grønne Skove Danish Classes By Jan Bruun-Petersen for Children

og grønne skove (translation: promise someone gold and green forests).

Grønholt church was built in 1150. In 1200, an altar was created from lime- stone from the island of Gotland. Got- land is Sweden's largest island just south of Stockholm. At that time the Grønholt Do you want your children or church was the main church for the Hillerød area (today, the train line Lille adolescents to learn Danish? Nord goes from Hillerød to Helsingør including stops in Grønholt and Fredens- Contact us! borg). In 1660, there was major renova- tion to keep the church from collapsing. Saturday language classes are Photo: Jan Bruun-Petersen standing In 1682, the village of Grønholt had be- starting at the Seattle Danish next to Grønholt Church sides the church, two houses and ten Center in November. Watch farms. In Northern Zealand, where my mother, the weekly e-bulletin and our Aase Besson, grew up, Queen Margrethe Today there are 1209 residents in the website for updates. has a castle in the town of Fredensborg. Grønholt Parish with 954 of them being The Queen's mother, Ingrid, died in the members of the state church which is castle. As a girl, my mother would often Lutheran. There are a little over 2000 E-mail: [email protected] see Princess Margrethe on the streets of parishes in Denmark with about one Phone: (206) 523-3263 Fredensborg. My mother went to ele- church per parish. There are eight Catho- mentary school in Fredensborg. Between lic churches and three state churches 2010-2012, I also came to live a couple from neighboring countries (Germany, Please provide the name(s), blocks from the school. England, and Sweden). There are also age(s), and level(s) of Danish about 300 free churches that are not part of any prospective student(s). In the municipality of Fredensborg of the government. (which is named after the town, which in turn is named after the castle, which in turn is named after a peace treaty as I N EED OFFICE or MEETIN G SPACE? described in a previous article) there are some other larger towns such as Kokke- O FFICE SPACES available at N orthwest dal, Nivå, and Humlebæk. The munci- Danish Association! pality is nestled between Esrum Lake and Nivå Bay. Just south of the town of Fredensborg are the little towns of Løn- VIRTUAL TEN AN CY option available holt and Grønholt. The ending, -holt, in for use of conference rooms, mailboxes, this case means forest. So for example, and/or Grønholt means green forest. My mother had a home in Lønholt and she was con- other services. firmed in the 1950's at the Grønholt Church. In English we have the expres- Easy access sion: promise someone the world (or (between I-5 & H wy 99). earth or moon). This means to make big, extravagant promises to someone where Fair rates. the chances of keeping the promises are unlikely. In Danish, they have a similar Contact us at 206.523.3263 expression that goes like this: love guld or [email protected]

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JUL in the Pacific Northwest Northwest Danish Association

ScanFair December 2 & 3 Julefest Lillejuleaften Service Enjoy the sights, tastes, sounds, and December 9 December 23 traditions of a glorious Nordic Christ- Everyone is welcome to attend the Join us for the Danish Christmas ser- mas at the Portland Veterans Memo- Annual Christmas Celebration on Sat- vices in Portland on December 23 at rial Coliseum. This year's featured per- urday, December 9 from 2 pm to 4 pm 7:30 pm at Bethany Lutheran Church, former is Gangspil, comprised of 3 of at Bethany Lutheran Church, 4330 NE 4330 NE 37th Ave. Jorn Muller will be Denmark’s leading folk musicians: 37th Ave. The event is sponsored by the pastor for the service. Sonnich Lydom, Kristian Bugge & the Danish Sisterhood and NWDA. Morten Alfred Høirup. Listen to music Julefest includes Danish crafts, singing Following the service in both English and enjoy other festivities such as the and dancing around the tree, a visit and Danish, join us for coffee and sing- pickled herring and meatball eating from Julemanden, and more. ing of Christmas carols. Please bring contests. NWDA will be selling æble- Adults $5/adult, children under 18 your favorite pastry to share. skiver to raise funds for Himmelbjer- free. RSVP: [email protected] get. Stop by our booth for delicious treats! Go to www.scanheritage.org/ scanfair/ for more information

Danish Xmas Bazaar Danish Xmas Beer Fest Christmas Sanggruppe November 5 November 10 December 3

The annual Danish Holiday Bazaar The start of Christmas beer season is Come be a part of sanggruppen for a offers unique gifts, Christmas items celebrated in high spirits in Denmark. special afternoon singing Christmas from Denmark, cookies, cake, and NWDA is bringing the Danish festivi- songs! Songs will be in both Danish much more. Come by and enjoy deli- ties to Seattle for the second year in a and English so everyone can partici- cious smørrebrød (authentic Danish row. Come join in and taste various pate. The group will meet at 2:00 pm at open-faced sandwiches) and do your Danish Christmas beer and other the Seattle Danish Center. holiday shopping! The Bazaar is treats. The fest starts at 7:00 pm at the open from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. Seattle Danish Center.

Julestue Onsdagsklubben Lillejuleaften December 10 December 13 December 23

Julestue is Sunday, December 10 from Make plans now to attend December’s The Danish Christmas Service for 2 to 5 pm at the Seattle Danish Center Onsdagsklubben on December 13 at Lillejuleaften in Seattle is planned to (Harmony Hall). Come make tradi- noon. The menu will feature ham with take place at St. John United Lutheran tional Danish decorations, learn about kale, Danish style glazed potatoes, and Church on December 23 at 7:00 pm. nisser and sing and dance around the risalamande for dessert! Come and enjoy a truly Danish tradi- Christmas tree. Refreshments will be tion. served. Tickets will be available to Please RSVP by Friday, December 8th purchase online or by phone starting by calling us at 206-523-3263 or email Watch our weekly e-bulletins for up- in November. Ticket prices increase [email protected] dates on this event! after December 4.

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Dawn of the Viking Age Northwest Danish Association

gods formed man and woman in their the tree is killed by Nidhug and his “Viking Myths own image of two trees, and breathed offspring, the world will end. Hvergel- and Legends: Odin” into them the breath of life. Ask and mir’s waters flooded into Gingungagap Embla became living souls, and they and froze into huge blocks of ice. Viking Series: Part 11 received a garden in Midgard as a dwelling-place for themselves and Vikings believed in a pantheon that Summarized based on Hudson Publi- their children until the end of time. incorporated the Aesir and Vanir gods. cations Event Bookazines 2013, This was Cosmos.” - From “The The Aesir gods ruled over Asgard. “Vikings: Their Myths and Legends.” Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson” Asgard is the home of the gods and For Part 10 of this article, see Issue was built by Odin and other gods and #2017/2018 Volume 1 of The Little The Viking religion is violent and goddesses. It is located on Idawald Mermaid earthy, which likely stems from the which hovers above the earth, and is harsh environment the Vikings lived thus not visible to mortals. There is a Viking myths were one of a kind– in, which saw earthquakes, long win- river that creates a division between some even include tales of human be- ters, and glaciers. Idawald and the rest of the world. The ings arising from the sweat of a giant’s only safe crossing is a bridge called armpit! Icelandic sagas are the main The abyss (Ginungagap) was the be- Bifrost. source of these myths and legends, ginning of it all and the Alfather, after including tales of Odin, Thor, Loke, which an ash tree, Yggdrasil, or “the Odin and others. To this day these myths are World Tree” came into being. The highest god of the Viking pan- stories told, of Asgard and the Aesir theon is Odin. Odin fathered all the and Vanir gods and goddesses, elves, In the South, under one of its roots Aesir gods, according to the Younger dwarves, and Valhalla. Yggdrasil guarded an area with Surti, a Eddas. Odin never had to eat, but he giant. Muspell was an area of fire and did like to drink divine mead with the “In the beginning, before the heaven heat, and sometimes ashes from it other gods. Gungnir was his precise and the earth and the sea were cre- dropped into the Ginungagap. In the spear. Any oath taken on his spear ated, the great abyss Ginungagap was North, under another root, is the dark couldn’t be broken. Draupnir, was his without form and void, and the spirit of and misty area of Niflheim. Under magical golden ring, which made eight Fimbultyr moved upon the face of the Niflheim is Hvergelmir, which is a duplicates of itself every nine nights. deep, until the ice-cold rivers, the cauldron that pours boiling water to 12 Sleipnir was his stallion with 8 legs, Elivogs, flowing from Niflheim, came rivers. Nidhug, a dragon, lives in this who could travel over the nine world in contact with the dazzling flames cauldron and chews away at the roots as fast as the wind. The high seat, from Muspelheim. This was before of the tree. The legend says that once Hlidskjalf, where Odin sat, was in As- Chaos. gard, and allowed him to see over all the nine worlds beneath him. Odin was And Fimbultyr said: Let the melted also known as Alfather, the father of drops of vapor quicken into life, and all gods and men and all things made the giant Ymer was born in the midst through his power. Jord (earth) was of Ginungagap. He was not a god, but Odin’s first wife and the mother of his the father of all the race of evil giants. son, Thor. Odin’s second wife was This was Chaos. Frigga, the primary god of fertitlity.

And Fimbultyr said: Let Ymer be slain Hugin and Munin were the names of and let order be established. And the two ravens who flew out from As- straightway Odin and his brothers— gard every dawn and came back with the bright sons of Bure—gave Ymer a news to Odin every evening. One leg- mortal wound, and from his body end says that Odin gave his left eye to made they the universe; from his flesh, the giant who was the guard for the the earth; from his blood, the sea; Well of Wisdom in order to get a drink Picture: Odin from the Manual of Mythol- from the well, which held knowledge from his bones, the rocks; from his ogy : Greek and Roman, Norse, and Old hair, the trees; from his skull, the and wisdom. German, Hindoo and Egyptian Mythology vaulted heavens; from his eye-brows, by Alexander Murray 1874 the bulwark card Midgard. And the Find out more about the Vikings in the next issue of The Little Mermaid. Page 8

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Calendar Northwest Danish Association Oktober 2017 Søndag Mandag Tirsdag Onsdag Torsdag Fredag Lørdag 1 2 3 Work Party (S) 4 DBIA/DSS (S) 5 Opening Night: 6 Fredagscafe (S) 7 Hygge Exhibit (S) 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

15 16 Hyggefrokost (P) 17 18 19 20 21 Membership Onsdagsklubben Hygge Exhibit (S) Welcome Event (S) (S) Hygge Exhibit (S)

22 23 24 25 Sangaften (P) 26 27 28 DBIA Dinner (S)

29 30 31

November 2017 Søndag Mandag Tirsdag Onsdag Torsdag Fredag Lørdag 1 DBIA/DSS (S) 2 3 Fredagscafe (S) 4

5 Bazaar (S) 6 7 Work Party (S) 8 9 Hyggeaften (P) 10 Danish Xmas 11 Frikadelle Beer Fest (S) Dinner (P)

12 13 14 15 Onsdagsklubben 16 17 18 Danes Soccer (S) Club Dinner (S)

19 20 21 22 Office Closed at 23 Office Closed 24 Office Closed 25 noon for for Thanksgiving for Thanksgiving Thanksgiving (S) (S) (S)

26 27 28 29 30

December 2017 Søndag Mandag Tirsdag Onsdag Torsdag Fredag Lørdag

1 Fredagscafe (S) 2

3 Xmas Sangaften 4 5 Work Party (S) 6 DBIA/DSS (S) 7 8 9 Julefest (P) (S)

10 Julestue (S) 11 Hyggefrokost (P) 12 13 Onsdagsklubben 14 15 16 (S)

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Lillejuleaften (S/P)

24 25 Office Closed 26 27 28 29 30 for Xmas (S)

(P)= Portland, (S) = Seattle For more information on these events, programs, and activities, please visit our website: www.northwestdanish.org Events are subject to change. Join our e-bulletin via our website for notification of any changes. You can also find us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram!

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2017-18 Scholarship Recipients Donations In Memory of Larry West Edith & Frank Christensen Continued from Page 3 July to September 2017 Kristine Roley ties to Denmark. In 1991 Leif was bap- Dale Vaughn tized in Denmark. He also lived in Bold Dane ($250-$499) Nils & Kathleen Jensen Hellerup for a short time from 2000 to Benevity Community Impact 2001, where he learned the Danish Britt Pfaff-Dunton & Chris Dunton In Memory of Lola Pitzner language. His mother, Marianne Ste- Barbara Smith Eastside Circle cher, is a professor in the Danish Stud- YourCause Trustee ies department at the University of In Memory of Herluf Andersen Washington. Leif’s connection with Kenneth Olsen the Danish community in Seattle has Noble Dane ($100-$249) remained strong, despite his travels. Sally & Sune Beck Juliana & John Peters When he visits Seattle, he attends Sonja Kromann Lillejuleaften and other Danish func- Lynn Pattison Himmelbjerget tions. In Memory of Larry West Inger Seiffert Taylor Younker Ruth Dally Royal Dane ($50-$99) Joe Matsen Aase Besson Bill & Betty McKinney Joan Cavin Kristine Roley Diane Chapman Dale Vaughn Anna Lou Falck Kaja Voldbaek Birte Geijsbeek Michael Hansen Ellen Juhl All Donations are Robert & Judith Kiteley Tax-Deductible! Richard & Dee Mullins Hans Henrik & Dorthe Olsen The Northwest Danish Dean Pedersen Association is a 501(c)(3) organization registered in the Photo: Taylor helping out at Danes (up to $49) State of Washington Dane Camp 2017 Stephanie & Jason Appleberry (Tax ID: 91-0565541) Taylor Younker is a freshman enrolled Joann Derie in the visual communications program Danish Brotherhood #29 Consider leaving a legacy at Seattle Pacific University. Taylor is Paul Ellington gift to NWDA in your will originally from Tacoma, WA but has Hellan Goodhope grown up in the vicinity of Danish Jorn & Bodil Muller culture at the hands of her grandfather, Ernst Jensen. Bo Schultz-Andersen Growing up Ernst exposed Taylor to Danish culture through Danish friends, Our 2017-2018 Danish artists, and trips to the Nordic Community Members Heritage Museum. Taylor enjoyed watching the 17th of May Parade in Ballard. Her heritage has always been The Swedish Club important to her, and her hope is to Danish Brotherhood Lodge #29 Thank you Donors! pass this on in her life: “I would love to bring more youth to understand their Danish Sisterhood Lodge #40 heritage as well, to build up a Danish voice.” Page 10

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Other Northwest Danish Association Andersen was voted on to the board of In Memory of Herluf Andersen few Danish songs, and ended with one of Herluf’s favorite songs, ”What a directors. S. Erik Pedersen was also Continued from Page 5 Wonderful World”. introduced as a new board member, appointed to complete the term of be- was born in Aarhus but grew up in A buffet lunch with all sorts of dishes loved board member Larry West who Vejle and Roskilde. During WWII he was complete with cold Carlsberg, passed away this year. NWDA Presi- was part of the resistance, where he followed by Danish pastries and dent, Edith Christensen, led a moment was, amongst other things, involved in coffee. Sunshine, blue skies, and a of silence in memory of Larry. getting Danish jews across Øresund to touch of fall in the air made for the safety in Sweden. perfect day to say farewell to a person During the meeting, Mette Green- who lived his life to the fullest and was shields from the NWDA scholarship Some years later Herluf and his there for his friends and families when committee gave a short presentation on brother decided to venture to the U.S. they needed it most. the NWDA Scholarship Program and After 20 years in Los Angeles, he Annelise Kromann shared information moved to Olympia with his wife, Else, Æret være Herlufs minde. Inge Miller about the success of Himmelbjerget who he had met during a visit to Danish Camp. Allan Olsen then gave a Denmark. During this time they had report from Oregon after which the two daughters, Helen and Greta. The Annual Meeting meeting adjourned to begin the social Herluf got a job involving computers and Dinner hour and dinner portion of the evening. in the State of Washington Supreme Continued from Page 1 Court. He retired in 1988. In 1998 he Donate your time- lost his beloved wife, Else, much too gammeldags oksesteg med ovenbagte Join an Event Committee! early. A few years after her death, he rodfrugter, tyttebær, brun sovs og kar- decided to sell his house and move tofler (old-fashioned beef roast with into a retirement home. baked root vegetables, lingonberries,

gravy, and potatoes). The delicious Herluf was a postive person with a dessert Jørn spent days perfecting was good sense of humor. He was active in a Danish favorite, citronfromage the Danish Brotherhood Lodge #33 (lemon mousse). and was the president of the Danish

Brotherhood’s Pacific Northwest Local Danish folk musician, Flemming District. For a number of years he was Behrend, then wrapped up the evening also the editor of the lodge’s with his happy free-spirited music. It newsletter ”The Tacoma Dane”. turned out to be a wonderful evening Tacomas Danske Sangvenner was also event, with delicious food, great enter- a group he was a loyal member of. tainment, and a cheerful atmosphere. We are setting up event com- Herluf is survived by his two The Annual Membership Meeting mittees for our fall and holiday daughters, Helen and Greta, three events this year! Event commit- Before the dinner, NWDA had the grandchildren, and three great tees are groups of dedicated annual membership meeting for the grandchildren. volunteers who work together to organization. The meeting began at make our programs possible. On Sunday, September 24th, a 3:00 pm with an agenda that included There are currently volunteer Celebration of Life was held for Herluf a report by NWDA’s treasurer, Ken openings for the following in Olympia, where family, friends, Kromann, to provide members with an events: Danske Sangvenner, and Danish update on the positive trends currently Lørdagshygge Brotherhood members attended. The taking place in the financial status of afternoon was arranged by his the organization. The Board Members Danish Xmas Beer Fest daughter, Helen. Kenneth Olsen, a who were up for reelection this year Julestue long time family friend, was the were Claus Windelev, Edith Christen- Lillejuleaften Master of Ceremonies. Many spoke sen, and Gary Korsgaard, all of who Please contact us to sign up! about their relationship with Herluf were elected back on to the board at 206-5 2 3 -3 2 6 3 and shared humorous stories of their the meeting. To represent Southwest [email protected] times with him. Danish musician, Washington and Oregon, Bo Schultz Flemming Behrend, entertained with a Page 11 A PUBLICATION OF THE NORTHWEST DANISH ASSOCIATION Oct. Nov. Dec. 2017 Issue #2017/2018 Volume 2

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