NOVEMBER 2019 VOL 84 NUMBER 9

CO-PRESIDENT'S CORNERJOHN & CAROL BALDOWhat a fabulous Lute fisk dinner! Marian reports that we served 470 meals, which must be an all time record. We are pretty sure that the article about Stein Fjell that appeared in the Loveland Reporter Herald helped boost our numbers.

The dinner itself is the culmination of many weeks of effort and planning. It was really great to see how we all pulled together to make it a success. From the happy comments we got fromthe attendees it was clear that we had put on a very satisfying event for all. We are deeply grateful to everyone who volunteered.

We should direct a special thanks to the Erdals for their great effort in ensuring that loose ends (things that tend to fall into cracks and get forgotten) didn’t happen.

We have noticed that our Lute fisk dinner is a major cultural event for many families with Scandinavian heritage and that they make up animportant group of repeat attendees. Of special note is the Nelson family who always make a large group reservation. This year, their group swelled into the forties! Talk about supporting our effort and Stein Fjell lodge.

We hope to see you all at our November 16th meeting. We will be serving pizza to recognize all the work that went in to putting on the Lute fiskDinner. We will also have our Silent Auction to benefit the Sons of Norway Foundation scholarship programs.

STEIN FJELL CONTACTSJohn and Carol Baldo, Co- Presidents

(970)223-7364 president@steinfjell.com

Rick Bilstad, Vice President

(970)-980-6850 vicepresident@steinfjell.com

Kris Bakich, Secretary

(303)883-1890 secretary@steinfjell.com

Angela Callow-Mosher, Editor

(970)669-8636 editor@steinfjell.com

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CALENDAR/KALENDER

NOVEMBER 1 All Souls Day

NOVEMBER 3 Daylight Savings Time Ends

NOVEMBER 5 Election Day (U.S.A.)

NOVEMBER 10 Father's Day, Norway

NOVEMBER 11 Veteran's Day

NOVEMBER 16 Lodge meeting at Gertrude Scott Room Loveland Library. 12-2

NOVEMBER 21 Board Meeting@ Terry & Vicki Johnsons. 7 PM

NOVEMBER 28 Thanksgiving Day

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THIS and THAT

On Nov. 16th , the 3 rd Saturday of November , we will have our Annual Pizza Party as a reward for all that work on the Lute fisk Dinner.

our refreshments hosts will be:Kathy Browne (Chair), Rick Bilstad, The Gjelde-Bennett’s, & Sherry Stiles

Looking ahead to Dec. 14th, the 2nd Saturday in December,Our refreshments hosts at our “Juletrefest” will be: All of us.Last names beginning with A-M, please bring a main dish and a dessert.Last name N-Z, please bring a main dish and a salad.Everybody is to bring Good Cheer.Vær så god…

SCHOLARSHIPS

Stein Fjell's Board recommends that we give oneMember Scholarship and one Community Scholarship, this year, to graduating High SchoolSeniors. Download the Application from our web site,<steinfjell.com> and send it to Ginger Ketels at the mailing address or e mail, on the application. Applications must be received by December 31,2019.

REFRESHMENTS FOR 2020

If there is any month in 2020 that you cannot serve on refreshments, please call Marian Erdal 225-9035 or sign the paper at the next meeting. The new calendar will come out in the DecemberPosten.

SILENT AUCTION

Reminder: In November we will be havingour annual silent auction to benefit the Sonsof Norway Foundation. We need membersto bring new or slightly used items to sell.We also hope you will bring cash to buyother member’s treasures. Let’s help ourlodge make a signi ficant donation

SUNSHINE

The Lodge wishes to extend it's condolences to Marian Erdal in the recent loss of her brother, Harold Haslam.

LUTEFISK DINNER 2019

Wow!! What a wonderful crowd!! We served 470 people in 2 settings and the atmosphere was joyous!

Our attendance was uplifted by the wonderful front page article in the Loveland- Reporter Herald, titled," Group brings Norwegian Culture to No Co"- a telephone interview with the Baldosand Erdals.

So many of our members worked on this dinner and we thank you all. We'd also like to thank the families of many members who pitched in to make the success it was.

We especially thank the families of John Everson, Neil Johnson, Terry and Vicki Johnson, JoAnn Kison, Midge Parkos, Maria Reichel, Rod Skaflen, Karen Skonning, and Lyn Warrick and if I forgot any, we thank you all.

As we look forward to a wonderful year, we know that we can be proud of Stein Fjell Lodge for a great dinner and cultural experience, we have provided to our community.

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“ O LUTEFISK”(May be sung to the tune of “O Tannenbaum”)

O Lute fisk…O Lutefisk…how fragrant your aromaO Lute fisk…O Lutefisk… you put me in a coma.You smell so strong…you look like glueYou taste yust like an overshoeBut Lutefisk…come SaturdayI tink I’ll eat you anyway.

O Lute fisk…O Lutefisk…I put you by da door vayI vanted you to ripen up…yust like dey do in Norway.A dog came by and sprinkled you…I hit him vid an army shoeO Lute fisk…now I supposeI’ll eat you as I hold my nose.

O Lute fisk…O Lutefisk…How vell I do rememberOn Christmas eve how we’d receive…our big treat of DecemberIt vasn’t turkey or fried ham…it vasn’t even pickled hamMy mudder knew dere vas no risk…In serving buttered Lutefisk

O Lute fisk…O Lutefisk…now every one discoversDat Lutefisk and Lefse makes…Norwegians better loversNow all da vorld can have a ball…you’re better dan dat YeritolO Lute fisk…vid brennvinYou make me feel like Errol Flynn.

Please keep in mind our Financial Benefits Counselor if you are ever in need of any help. Kendall can be reached at the telephone numbers and e-mail listed above.

PHOTO OP'S FROM LUTEFISK 2019

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Many thanks to the kids who came and helped us pick out winners for the Buttik and the Kransekake. They are truly helpful in keeping thesuspense up as well as teaching us how to read handwrighting instead of printing.

*Vikings the first inventors of the arms across thechest used in todays rap music.- (I just made that up)

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Welcome new member, Bonnie Wall!Bonnie Wall joined Stein Fjell in May,2019. She was recruited by Elba Grovdahl.She lives in Windsor and works part-time atWalmart.Bonnie grew up in Bottineau, NorthDakota and has also lived in Minnnesota.Her mom’s parents grew up in Tromsland,Norway. Her father’s father and mothercame from Norway and Swedenrespectively.In 1985, Bonnie visited Norway. Afterarriving in Oslo, she drove with her motherand three sisters to Kristiansand andStavanger to visit family.Bonnie is interested in rosemaling,genealogy, hand-knitting, and traditionalcooking.

Welcome new member, Sue Fretheim!Sue Fretheim joined Stein Fjell Lodge inMay, 2019. She lives in Loveland. Herhusband, Harlan, was a member of ourlodge.Sue grew up in Bloomington, Minnesotaand has also lived in Vermont, NorthCarolina, and Texas. Her ancestry isSwedish and Danish. Harlan’s mother wasfrom Stavanger and father from Vik.Sue was able to visit Norway for a weekon a bus trip from Denmark to Sweden toFinland. A memorable part of the trip wasseeing the midnight sun. She traveled toNarvick, Oslo, Stavanger, Bergen, and Vik.The cultural skills Sue would like topursue include traditional cooking, readingNorwegian and Norwegian/Americanauthors, and music and musicians ofNorway.

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Welcome new member, Karen Skonning!Karen Skonning joined Stein Fjell Lodgein August, 2019. She lives in Fort Collins.Karen has four married sons and sevengrandchildren. She is retired but works twodays a week as a nanny after spending 25years as a Montessori teacher.Karen grew up in Chicago, Illinois. Shehas also lived in Florida, Wisconsin, andMissouri. Her ancestors came from Bergen,Hardaland, and Voss, Norway.The cultural skills Karen is interested inare rosemaling, genealogy, hand-knitting,weaving, folk dancing, and traditionalcooking.

MEMBERSHIP INFORMATIONIf you know of someone who wants to become a member of Son's Of Norway, Please have them contact our Vice President, Rick Bilstad at vicepresident@steinfjell.com

BIRTHDAYS

NOVEMBER Joyce Jordeth Brian Rykhus Rob Werge George OlsonKaren Everett Karen Case Darlene Miller Vigdis LohneHolly Thompson Eric MoeHeath Johnson Richard PetersonMarilyn Warrick Clayton Nelson

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CULTURAL SKILLS

We will be seeking your interest in the many Norwegian Cultural Skill programs that Sons of Norway provides.With each level of achievement you reach in these Norwegian cultural Skills, you will be rewarded with some beautiful pins, not to mention the pride you will have in displaying the product of your skills.Some of these Norwegian Cultural Skills can easily be achieved on your own. Think Norwegian Literature, Stamp Collecting, Genealogy-Family History,Some of the other skills can also be learned through group activity. We have many experts that are happy to teach you and will form classesto meet for such instruction. We have had Norwegian Language & Culture and Hardanger classes.There are also 3 different SON wood carving programs,(Figure carving, Ornamental wood carving, and Chip Carving).Currently, our Wood Carving group is meeting at Vicki’s home. Angela, an expert and wood carving teacher, is assisting several members who have started on the first level requirements for the ornamental wood carving program. She will be happy to assist you at any level of any of the woodcarving programs. Please call Vicki Johnson (970-227-1830) or Angela Callow-Mosher (970-669-8636) if you are interestedand would like to attend. Materials and space can then be arranged for. These are the dates:

Join in the fun on the second Wednesday of each month starting at 6:30 pm.The plan is to create a carved wooden lefsa turning stick.Paul Price and Angela Callow-Mosher will be the instructors.no need to purchase tools before hand just a feefor the wood.Mark your schedule for November 13 at the home of Terry and Vicki Johnson6105 Jordan Drive, Loveland970.227.1830.

MONET IS COMING!

The Denver Art Museum will be theonly place in the U.S. to host a new, exhibitof 120 paintings by Claude Monet. Did youknow that Monet traveled to Norway? Atleast one or more paintings will feature hisimpressions of his travels there.You will need to go online topurchase your own admission with audioguide ticket(s) for $27 each. Maximum of 9tickets per transaction. Simply google“Denver Art Museum Monet”. When you hitthe [BUY TICKETS] button you will be able tosee the days and times available. Followinstructions to purchase.

Tickets are selling fast. They are dayand entry time speci fic. Be aware that theyare nonrefundable. Weekends are the mostcrowded and sell-out first. Week daymornings will be filled with student tours.Week day afternoons are ideal and the last tofill. The museum closes at 5pm and theaverage person takes 90 minutes to view theexhibit. The museum is open later on someTuesday or Friday evenings.

JULETREFEST NUMBERS

Please have your numbers to JoAnn Kison as to how many children that will be attending the annual Juletrefest celebration with you by November 30th. Mange Takk

A LOOK AHEAD TO THE REST OF THE YEAR:

Please join us in 2019 for our exciting cultural events and lodge activities. Below are the dates for the lodge meetings and some of the events.Please note: Because the City of Loveland has priority in scheduling the library, all of Stein Fjell lodge meetings are not on the same Saturday of the month.

November 16, 3rd Sat. Pizza Party

December 14, 2nd Sat. Juletrefest, Library

Please print this off as a reminder for the upcoming events and dates.

Mange Takk- Ginger Ketels

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Please note the date change for December. The City of Loveland asked if we could change to thesecond Saturday for Juletrefest instead of on the7th. Since our normal time is the second Saturday I didn't think this was a problem. If you have a Calendar please make note of the change-Ginger

KING SOOPER'S CARDS!!!!

As of April 1st the Stein Fjell Gift card of King Sooper is no longer active to give rewards to Stein Fjell Lodge. Use it until all the money is gone. From now on, you only need to use the “Sooper Loyalty Card” that you use for discounts. You no longer have to reload your giftcard as Stein Fjell will no longer receive credit. However, for Stein Fjell to receive credit for your purchases, you need to register your SOOPER LOYALTY CARD number that is on the back of your card to our Stein Fjell Group. Follow these steps to link your Loyalty Card to Stein Fjell.1.Goto www.kingSoopers.com2. Select “Welcome Sign In” upper right.3. Select ”My Account” from the dropdown menu(right under sign in)4. Enter your email password. (If you have nevercreated an account, you can do so at this point)5. Click on Community Rewards (left side)6. Under “ find an organization” enter DW041 (the0 is a Zero) for Stein Fjell group.7. Then select search results: You should see Stein Fjell listed under Community Rewards on your Account Summary page.You only need to register one time.Thank you for supporting Stein Fjell Lodge.

Ginger Ketels, Treasurer Stein Fjell Lodge

ADVERTISE WITH US!!!

We are accepting business card size spaces for folks to advertise with us on a yearly basis. We are offering to run your card in Posten for $50.00for the year. If you think about it that is cheaper than taking clients out to eat. This gets you seen 10 times a year for a widespread area (ALL OF DISTRICT SIX). If you are interested please contact me as soon as possible- Mange Takk- Angela(970) 669-8636 or woodcarver2002@gmail.com or editor@steinfjell.com

Members, please send corrections to the Member Directory to president@steinfjell.com

PLEASE REMEMBER TO SAVE YOUR POSTAGE STAMPS FOR TUBFRIM

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Norwegian words:John has been experimenting with Duolingo this summer. We’d like to encourage everyone to try this as a different approach to acquiring some language skills. You can download the free app, or simply go to Duolingo.com in your browser. Keep careful notes of new words as they are introduced and, in just a few minutes a day, you will start building a vocabulary and developing a sense of the grammar rules.

A letter from the Editor:

As the past few years have been painful in loss for me personally I am wanting to send my note early on of what I am thankful for. I, as always, am very thankful for my family. Next I want to extend my letter to include how very thankful I am to be a member of Stein Fjell Lodge. I have made and continue to make several friends whom I cherish am very thankful for. With that in mind, when you celebrate Thanksgiving this year, please take a moment to celebrate each other. You are each a wonderful gift, not to be taken for granted.

Have a very Blessed and Happy Thanksgiving.

Sincerely,

Angela S. Callow-Mosher, Editor..

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