Juli 6, 2016
Peer Gynt News
Juli/August 2016
10:00– Association Mtg
10:30- Business Mtg
11:30-Potluck/Cultural
Event
Upcoming Events:
Next Mtg: Sept. 3, 2016
Aug 13th: Scandinavian
Dinner
Aug 12-14: Hardanger
Workshop @ Camp Norge
Aug 27: Nordic Nights @
House of Norway, Balboa
Sept.2-5: Northern Calif.
Kretsstevne- Camp Norge
Sept. Viking Dinner– date
TBD
Sept. 24-25: Rosemaling
Seminar @ Camp Norge
Oct. 15th: Heritage Faire
President:
John Glovka
[email protected]
Secretary:
Terry Larsen
310-970-9925
[email protected]
Social Director:
John Aasness
310-676-5111
[email protected]
Zone Director:
Teresa Broadhead
310-325-5478
[email protected]
Editor:
Susan Newsom
310-644-7440
[email protected]
Deadline for submissions is the 15th of the
previous month.
For over one hundred years,
Peer Gynt Lodge has served
as the center of cultural
activity in West Los Angeles
for Norwegians, those of
Norwegian descent, and
anyone interested in our
Norwegian and Scandinavian
culture and heritage.
Join us for our next meeting
or event!
Juli/August 2016
President’s Message: John Glovka
John Aasness is laid up with painful sciatica nerve problems. Our prayers are
with him. On May 16 I fell at home, taken by ambulance to ER, laid up for 2
weeks. Doctors determined my right hip is worn out, resulting in knee pain and
disequilibrium. I go in for hip replacement on July 12, will be out of action for 2
or 3 weeks, so will not be able to participate in the planned July 16 Lodge cleanup project. If whoever is present that day empties our mailbox, there may be a
written proposal – actually 3 options, concerning sale of our property. Any member is free to read this material. John Aasness has a copy.
I concur with those who think the year starts with Labor Day – school is open,
football is in season, for years the new cars would debut in September. So, our
thanks for the volunteers on the 16th. Lets have a good turnout for the Fall season.
Fraternally,
John Glovka
Social Committee: John Aasness
Hope everyone had an enjoyable summer and
are ready to get back in the S.O.N. mode. Our
next meeting will be August 6th, 10:00AM Association Mtg; 10:30 Business Mtg; and 11:30
Potluck. August 13th is the Scandinavian Dinner—happy hour at 5:00PM and dinner at
6PM. Several people were at the hall on 7/16
to help with clean-up. Thanks to all who were
there to help. The Association Mtg on August
6th will be to discuss our options regarding the
sale of the lodge property so
plan to be there. Once again,
hope all had a safe enjoyable
summer and kept cool!
Our work party tackled the closets
first. Marta and Lillian sort table linens and table decorations.
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SONS OF NORWAY MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of Sons of Norway is to promote and to preserve the heritage and culture of Norway, to celebrate our relationship with
other Nordic countries and to provide quality insurance and financial products to its members.
Summary from your District Six Covention Delegates - Jani Eckstrand, Pat Kelly, and Susan
Newsom represented Peer Gynt at the 34th Biennial District Convention in Loveland, Colorado. Zone
8 lodges hosted a wonderful convention full of fun, information sharing, and opportunities to “mine our
heritage”. We even accomplished much District business. District Six Officers were elected.
President: Mary Beth Ingvolstad Vice Pres.: Luella Grangaard Sec.: Nancy Madson
Treasure: Bob Sather PR Officer: Kaye Wergedal Cultural Dir.: Ruth Delattre
Teresa Broadhead was re-elected as the Zone 5 Director. Zone 5 delegates to the International Convention were also elected: Cheryl Malseed (Norseman) and Teresa Broadhead (Ulabrand). A copy of the District
Six Post-convention Convention Newsletter will be sent to all receiving this newsletter via email. See
Susan at the next lodge meeting for a hard copy.
Litt Humor… One Sunday Morning
One Sunday morning, the Lutheran pastor noticed Ole standing in the foyer of the
church staring up at a large plaque. It was covered with names and small American
flags mounted on either side of it. The old Norwegian had been staring at the
plaque for some time, so the pastor walked up, stood beside Ole, and said quietly,
'Good morning Ole.'
'Good morning Pastor,' he replied, still focused on the plaque. 'Pastor, vat is dis?' The pastor said,
'Well, it's a memorial to all the men and women who died in the service. Soberly, they just stood
together, staring at the large plaque.
Finally, Ole's voice, barely audible and trembling with fear asked, 'Vich service, da 8:30 or da
10:45?
Sunshine Report - Elinore Thornton
Now we are in the heart of summer and so far we have not been roasted and toasted, but
wait! that can happen very soon! I truly hope all of you continue to be in good health.
Esther Nygaard tells me that she and Jerry are ‘about the same”. I hope Jerry’s appetite is
returning so he will be in tip-top shape again.
Gratulerer med
Dagen!
Juli
While playing baseball with the Canadian Cowlitz ball team, Nyles Nygaard was hit
in the eye and taken to emergency where he was treated. He is on the mend
now. Nyles attends the University of Washington.
I wish I could tell you that Aud O’Connell is better but she continues to have conLillian Dalsboe
1 stant pain. Please remember Aud in your prayers.
Gratulerer med
Jeffery Krogstad
7 At this time, this is all the news I have heard regarding
Dagen!
Ester Sanford
9 our member’s well-being.
August
Eleonora Nyren
11 Keep well and enjoy the remaining days of summer!
Helge Heimdahl
16
Ana-Leigh Greenlees 2
Kristina DiVincente 17
Norah Greenlees
2
Best wishes,
Ing Hansen
17
Timothy Aasness
3
Anson Nordby
17
Kenneth Natterstad 3
Michael Amundsen 19 P.S. Eleonora Nyren recently returned from a month in
Randi Henning
8
Shirley Keas
23 Sweden where she met wet weather. She has stories to Jerome Nygaard
24
Kenneth Kvammen 23 tell about her stay – very interesting and glad she got
Esther Nygaard
25
Else Wiger
23 home safely.
Susan Newsom
27
Elinore, The Sunshine Lady
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a little in English... DNA hunters Open Viking Tomb
litt på norsk...DNA-jegere åpnet vikinggrav i Normanin Normandy
die
Norwegian researchers have finally gotten to open
Norske forskere har endelig fått åpne graven til vithe tomb of Viking leader Rollo's descendants. They kinghøvdingen Rollos etterkommere. De vil finne ut
want to find out whether Rollo was the same as
om Rollo også var identisk med Gange- Rolv fra Møre.
Gange-Rolv from Møre. If so, the British royal family I så fall stammer det britiske kongehuset fra Norge.
originated in Norway. A NorwegianEn norskledet delegasjon var i Norled delegation was in Normandy [in
mandie [i februar] og åpnet sarFebruary] and opened the sarcophkofagen til to av Rollos etterkagus of two of Rollo's descendants.
ommere. Målet er å få slutt på en
The aim is to put an end to a centuflere hundre år lang debatt: Var Rolries-long debate: Was Rollo Danish
lo dansk eller norsk? – Vi har jobbet
or Norwegian? “We have been
med å få dette undersøkt i rundt sju
working to get this researched for
år, så å endelig få hentet inn matePhoto. Vegard Strømsodd/Explico / NTB scanpix
about seven years, so to finally get
riale for å teste DNA, det var stort, sier
collected material to test the DNA—it was big,” histo- historiker og prosjektets initiativtaker Sturla Ellingvåg i
rian and project initiator Sturla Ellingvåg from FounStiftelsen Explico til NTB.
dation Explico said to NTB [Norwegian News AgenRollo var grunnleggeren av Normandie, greve av Roucy].
en og tipptippoldefar til Vilhelm Erobreren, som er
Rollo was the founder of Normandy, Count of Rouen stamfar til det engelske kongehuset. Mens norskand the great-great-great-grandfather of William the
islandsk historie gjennom Snorres kongesagaer har
Conqueror, who is an ancestor of the English royal
hevdet at Rollo og Gange-Rolv er en og samme perhouse. While Norwegian-Icelandic history via
son, har danske historikere ment at han kom fra DanSnorre’s sagas argues that Rollo and Gange-Rolv
mark. Gange-Rolv, sønn av Ragnvald Mørejarl, ble
are one and the same person, Danish historians be- forvist fra Norge og skal ha bosatt seg i Frankrike.
lieve that he came from Denmark. Gange-Rolv, son
Nappet ut tenner
of Ragnvald Mørejarl was exiled from Norway and
I januar innvilget franske myndigheter og den franske
supposedly settled in France.
kirken den norske søknaden om å åpne graven til
Pulling Teeth
Rollos barnebarn og oldebarn, hertug Richard den
In January French authorities and the French church fryktløse og sønnen hertug Richard den gode. Da de
granted the Norwegian application to open the tomb
åpnet graven [i februar], fant forskerne blant annet en
of Rollo's grandson and great-grandson, Duke Rich- underkjeve med åtte tenner i graven til Richard den
ard the Fearless and son Duke Richard the Good.
gode:
When they opened the grave [in February], re– Det avgjørende er å finne tenner, for der kan DNAsearchers found among other things a lower jaw with et, selv etter såpass mange år, være bra. To
eight teeth in the tomb of Richard the Good.
rettsmedisinere fra Norge og Danmark nappet med
“The key is to find teeth, because the DNA can be
seg fem tenner som nå sendes til Rettsmedisinsk instigood, even after so many years. Two forensic extutt i begge land for analyse, sier styreformann i Samperts from Norway and Denmark snatched five teeth lerhuset og Det Norske Myntverket, Ole Bjørn Fausa.
that are now being sent to the Institute of Forensic
Et resultat fra analysene vil trolig foreligge til høsten
Medicine in both countries for analysis, says the
og skal presenteres i samarbeid med franske mynChairman of Samlerhuset (a Norwegian coin compa- digheter. Så gjenstår det å se om svaret peker i retny) and The Norwegian Mint, Ole Bjørn Fausa.
ning av Danmark eller Norge.
A result of the analysis will probably be available this Sjelden begivenhet
fall and will be presented in cooperation with the
Fausa beskriver stemningen ved gravåpningen som
French authorities. So it remains to be seen whether en utrolig opplevelse: – Så vidt vi vet er dette bare anthe answer indicates Denmark or Norway.
dre gang etter krigen at en kongegrav er åpnet i
A Rare Event
Frankrike. Bare å være med på det, og finne skjeletFausa describes the atmosphere at the tomb as an
tene oppi der, det var spennende, høytidsstemt og
unbelievable experience: “As far as we know this is
uvirkelig på samme tid.
only the second time since the war that a king's
Hvis Rollo og Gange-Rolv viser seg å være samme
tomb has been opened in France. Just to be part of
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Cont. from pg.3
it, and find the skeletons in there, it was exciting, solemn and unreal at the same time.
If Rollo and Gange-Rolv prove to be the same person, here is the historical significance: “If the British
royal family originates from the coast of Møre, it
changes for example the notion that the Norwegian
royal family is young, with origins from the British
and Danish [royal families],” says Fausa.
person, får det historisk betydning: – Hvis det britiske
kongehuset opprinnelig stammer fra Mørekysten
endrer det for eksempel oppfatningen om at det
norske kongehuset er ungt, med utspring fra det britiske og danske, sier Fausa.
http://forskning.no/arkeologi-dna/2016/03/dna-jegereapnet-vikinggrav-i-normanie
St. Olav’s Day
Celebrated across Norway on July 29, Saint Olav’s Day is an official Flag Day and Norwegian feast day commemorating the accomplishments, contributions and memory of
Olav II Haraldsson, otherwise known as the Patron Saint of Norway, Norway’s Eternal
King or Saint Olav.
Olav was the first king to hold effective control over all of Norway, and was also responsible for establishing and spreading Christianity in Norway. After spending time as
a Viking warrior in the Baltic region during his teenage years, and later discovering
Christianity during his time in England, Olav returned home to Norway in 1015 where he fought for control of
a country ruled by petty kings. At just 22 years old, Olav was accepted as the first king to reign over the entire
nation Norway. Upon receiving military pressure from the king of Denmark and resistance from some citizens
because of his enforcement of Christianity, Olav was forced to flee the country in 1028. After two years of
hiding in Russia, Olav returned to Norway to reclaim his throne. It was at the Battle of Stiklestad near Trondheim in 1030 where he was ultimately killed. The Icelandic tales from historian Snorre Sturlasson speak of
miracles that occurred during the battle as well as at the king’s grave in Trondheim. In the year following his
death, Olav was declared both a martyr and a saint.
Each year in celebration of Olav, the Saint Olav’s Festival or Olavsfestdagene is held in Trondheim. Taking
place from July 28 – August 6, festival activities include concerts, lectures, pilgrimage and free events along
with celebrations and services at the famous pilgrimage destination Nidaros Cathedral.
As an additional way to celebrate St. Olav’s Day this year, take a walk along the pilgrimage routes known as
St. Olav Ways. Whether you’re able to start the actual pilgrimage to the Nidaros Cathedral in Trondheim, or
want to make the journey at home by independently tracking your walking mileage through the Sons of Norway Virtual Pilgrimage and Sports Medals program, beginning the pilgrimage route can be a great way to celebrate Saint Olav this July.
Foil-Baked Norwegian Salmon with Roasted Asparagus
Serves 4
Adapted from salmonfromnorway.com
4 5-6 oz Norwegian salmon fillets • 4 tbsp butter
• 4 sprig tarragon • 1 lemon
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil • ¾ lb asparagus
• salt • pepper
Preheat oven to 375°F. Cut lemon into slices and set aside. Tear a 12"
square section of foil. Lightly butter the center of the foil and place a single
salmon fillet. Season with salt and pepper and top with a piece of butter, sprig of tarragon and slice of lemon.
Fold sides of foil together to create a tightly sealed package. Repeat steps with the remaining fillets.
Wash asparagus and trim ends. Arrange in single layer in an oven-safe casserole dish and drizzle lightly with
olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. (For added flavor, substitute salt and pepper for garlic salt and lemon
pepper.) Bake asparagus for 10-12 minutes and salmon fillets for 12-15 minutes or to desired temperature.
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Member”
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INTERNATIONAL AND DISTRICT SIX NEWS
Starting January 1, 2016 through
December 31, 2016, District Six
has a special membership recruitment program. For every
new adult member that is referred by a Sons of Norway
member, and that referring member’s name is indicated on the
membership form, that member
will receive a $5.00 gift card
from the District. No limitation
on the number of members you
may recruit.
For further information, contact
District Six Vice President Luella Grangaard at 760-363-7704 or
[email protected].
Plan to attend the Northern California Kretsstevne at
Camp Norge on September 35, 2016. Not only will you be
able to work on your cultural
skills, but there will be our annual horseshoe
contest, bingo, a craft faire, and lots of fellowship.
Camp Norge is one of the “must experience”
benefits of being a S.O.N. member. Check
out everything happening at Camp Norge. View the newsletter at
http://www.campnorge.org/site/newsletter/
Have You Joined the Race to
100? Help Sons of Norway
by showing your support for
all the good work we do with
our members, their lodges
and their communities by visiting www.raceto100.org and
participating in this important
grassroots initiative.
Remember to collect stamps
and turn into our Tubfrim representative, Lillian Dalsboe.
Tubfrim provides support to disabled children in Norway.
Community Support Allows the Draken Harald Hårfagre to Sail
on to Chicago posted on Wed, Jul 20 2016 1:05 pm by Melissa Johnson
(from Sons of Norway Website– www.sofn.com)
Sons of Norway has learned that due to its fundraising now totaling more than $56,000, the Draken Harald
Hårfagre Viking ship will continue its voyage to Chicago as part of Tall Ships Challenge® Great Lakes 2016.
Statement from the Draken Harald Hårfagre: We are so grateful for all the people engaging in our efforts to
continue our expedition in the Great Lakes. It is because of your generous donations we are able to continue!
The fundraiser through Sons of Norway has been crucial in the decision to keep on sailing to Chicago. The
struggle is not yet over; we still need to find a way to go further than Chicago. We still need your help. With
your continued support and donations, we know that reaching Green Bay and Duluth is now a possibility.
Please help us sail further! To donate: www.sonsofnorway.com/draken.
Sons of Norway CEO Eivind Heiberg stated, “The generosity of Sons of Norway members, many other individuals and committed community partners to allow the Draken’s voyage to continue is an incredible testament to all who share our mission to promote and preserve the heritage and culture of Norway. Our endeavors to shine the spotlight on the Draken’s tour are of supreme importance to the thousands of people anticipating her arrival in Chicago, Green Bay, Duluth, Oswego, New York City and Mystic Seaport.”
Sons of Norway is committed to raising additional funds to help the Draken team accomplish their goals for
the entire Great Lakes voyage, recognizing that thousands of people are anticipating its arrival at multiple
Great Lakes ports this summer.
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FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
SONS OF
NORWAY
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
NOW!
The 36th Annual Peer Gynt
Heritage Faire will be held on
October 15th. Our plans for
this year are to increase the number of Norwegian cultural demonstrations. Get involved in the
planning and the fun and plan to
attend. All are invited and encouraged to bring a friend—share
your pride in your heritage!
Look to SONS of NORWAY
Left– Uno vacuumed closet shelves and all
the floors. Center– Terry sorts and folds
tablecloths. Left– John dusts windowsills.
Message from the Association President - Terry Larsen
Thank you to all who came out to the lodge and helped with the cleaning
this past July 16th. We made a great start to organizing the closets;
though we still have much more to do. I am hoping that many will want to
stay after our August meeting so more work can be done. You’d be surprised to see the wonderful treasures we have found and some of these
items may need new homes.
UPDATE from Bruce Solheim — The cast of student actors will perform
The Epiphany this September in Norway. Our best wishes go out to Peer
Gynt member Professor Bruce Solheim and the cast of The Epiphany
for affordable insurance &
great annuities. All financial
products are guaranteed with
no risk!
√ Estate Planning
√ Retirement Planning
√ Life and Term Insurance
Contact our Financial Benefits Counselor for California:
Pat Kelly
Tel: 818-986-7199
667-6627
Cell: 818-
Fax: 818-905-5785
E-mail: [email protected]
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Links to websites featuring Norwegian events in and around the
Los Angeles area
House of Norway; House of Public Relations, Inc. - Located in Balboa
Park, San Diego, the House of Norway offers weekly Norwegian craft
classes & language classes as well as many special events. Check out
the website to learn about Nordic Nights on August 27th, 4:30-7:30.
http://www.houseofnorway.org/
Nordic Genealogical Society of Southern California:
http://nordicgenealogy.org/Nordic_Calendar_Events.htm
Norwegian-American Chamber of Commerce, Southern California
http://www.naccsocal.org/
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Celebrate Labor Day At Camp Norge!!!
It’s Tradition!!
2016 Northern California Kretsstevne
September 3, 4 and 5, 2016
The District Six Board of Directors invites you to Camp Norge for the annual “Gathering of the Clan”
at our “Jewel of the Sierras”! Come for part of the weekend or play with us for the entire three days!
You will be able to work on your Cultural Skills Pins throughout the weekend
Delicious meals provided by our lodges will be served in the Heritage hall. The usual Kretsstevne active
ties will be available: horseshoe tournament, bingo, kids; games, swimming pool fun, hiking and general
camaraderie!
Join in a Craft Fair with Cocktail Party and appetizers.
Bring your tent or RV or call Sandy to reserve a room (530)389-2508. Check out the accommodations at
www.campnorge.org
Come! support Your wonderful Camp !
Mail this form and a check for the meals, made out to NCK to: Carl Ingvoldstad,
Kretsstevne Treasurer, 17207 Squirrelhill Road, Hidden Valley Lake, CA. 95467
Name __________________________________ Lodge Name & # ____________________________
Address ________________________________ City/State ______________________ Zip ________
Contact # (____)____________________ Email ___________________________________________
Saturday Breakfast.. Adult(s) ______x $7.00 = $ _______ Children(under 12) _____x $3.50= $_______
Saturday Dinner….. Adult(s) ______x $12.00= $ _______ Children(under 12) _____x $5.00= $_______
Sunday Frokost…….Adult(s) ______x $8.00 = $ _______ Children(under 12) _____x $3.50= $_______
Sunday Dinner….… Adult(s) ______x $12.00= $ _______ Children(under 12) _____x $5.00= $_______
Monday Breakfast… Adult(s) ______x $6.00 = $ _______ Children(under 12) _____x $3.00= $_______
2016 Kretsstevne Pin……# of pins x $2.00 _______
Or purchase the weekend package and save (includes the pin)
Weekend Package… Adult(s) _____x$40.00= $______ Children (under 12)_____x $20.00= $________
PRE-REGISTRATION f meals is imperative in order to purchase the correct amount of food.
The Registration Deadline is August 26, 2016
Make checks payable to NCK and mail to Carl Ingvolstad
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