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Vegas Viking On-Line Måneds Avisen, June-July 2010
***** Barnetoget, 17th of Mai celebration *****
photo by Lollo Sievert
Next membership meeting is August 2010
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May 2010
Noen ord fra President Erik Pappa
Syttende Mai was on a Monday this year. I flirted with the idea of taking the day off work to celebrate, but thought better of it because of important meetings. So, instead, I wore Norwegian pewter cuff links.
An American friend who lived in Bergen, Norway, for a time chided me on our lodge Facebook page for holding a Syttende Mai picnic six days after the actual constitution day. While my friend was only half serious, it got me thinking (dangerous, I know). As a result, I came close to inviting you all over at the last minute to the house or a local bar restaurant to celebrate the real Syttende Mai.
Next year, Syttende Mai is on a Tuesday. I assume
we'll still want to celebrate with a weekend picnic.
But maybe we should do something on the real Syttende Mai, as well, even it if means simply meeting some place for a toast to the old country.
Food for thought....
I'm excited about our June 3rd lodge meeting. Four of five of this year's scholarship winners will be there to be recognized, receive their checks and say a few words.
Then we'll hear a presentation from Sue Berger, author of a forthcoming book, "The Art-deco Dam". Sue will discuss the work of the Norwegian-born, naturalized American artist, Oskar J.W. Hansen. Hansen created the 30-foot-tall "Winged Figures of the Republic" and other work at Hoover Dam, including a plaque commemorating the 96 men who "officially" died during the dam's construction.
The presentation will be timely since the dam was dedicated by FDR 75 years ago this year on September 30.
Erik Pappa President-elect
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Calendar 2010
| Aug 5 |
Special event - Picnic-Party-Pot luck |
more info later |
| Sept |
Membership meeting |
to be announced |
| Oct 4 |
Special Event |
Lindesnes Trekkspillklubb, 7 PM at Community Lutheran Church, 4720 East Tropicana, LV |
Mark your calendar!!!
Thursday, Aug. 5th from 5 PM until 9 PM - Pool Party-picnic-Pot Luck. More info next newsletter.
Monday October 4, You do not want to miss this event!!! Vegas Viking 6-152 presents the Lindesness Trekkspillklubb (accordion club direct from Norway) at 7 PM at Community Lutheran Church, 4720 East Tropicana, LV. Tickets are $10 and are on sale now. This can be a great fund raiser for the lodge. See Bob Sturgeon (454-9100) for details and tickets. More information on our Events page.
October 8-10 Renaissance Festival. Call Bob Sturgeon 454-9100
Click HERE to see the 2010 calendar
Vegas Viking's Viking ship, Ormen Korte participated in the Heldorado Parade
Our Vegas Viking walking group was the winner of the "Creative Walking Group" Congrats!!!
See someone we know? Hint - look at the couple to the right.
Katie catching a ride on Ormen Korte. Weather was just perfect, a very enjoyable parade.
photos by Lollo
Heldorado Parade 2010
This year's parade promised to be a little warm but as the sun set in the west the temperature dropped and the weather became very nice.
We had 25 participants for the parade. Mike and Katie showed up in their Viking outfits so Mike was picked to carry the American flag. Karen Holein's cousin, Per, carried the Norwegian flag. Jerry picked up Ormen Korte from Bob and Lollo's and the trip to the staging area was uneventful which is how we like it. There was plenty of bunads and costumes and as usual we were a good looking group.
There were 123 actual groups taking part in the parade and we were # 107. This was the largest turnout so far and the crowd was the largest since Helldorado was restarted.
Because of space limitations I can't mention everyone but you know who you are. Thanks for participating and making this our best parade so far and just maybe we can be better next year.
Bob Sturgeon
Spring Mountain State Park
A great picnic area and plenty of parking.
Warming up, it was a bit chilly.
Barnetoget, It was so fun to watch them.
One of the nice trails to explore at the park.
After a short hike there is the pond and many birds to see. Hope to see you all here next year
photos by Lollo
Syttende Mai Picnic 2010
After much planning we decided to have our picnic at the Spring Mountain Ranch State Park which is about 4 miles past Red Rock State Park entrance. The wind was a little brisk when I got up and I hoped Mother Nature would cooperate by giving us good weather for the picnic. HAHAHAHAHAHA! We had Norwegian weather at the picnic grounds (wind, chill, rain, sun, mist, clouds and blowing dust) and the group of brave souls, around 40, that showed up and stayed were of true Norwegian toughness. As the Norwegians say "There is no bad weather, just bad clothes" and some had bad clothes. This is an El Nino year so the weather can be fickle but next year the weather will be back to normal and I hope we have the picnic at the Spring Mountain State Park again. I did hear Roy Sather say he sure wished Al Gore would send some of the global warming our way so the picnic wouldn't be so cold.
Colleen did a very good job with the children under the circumstances and we thank her for adding new blood to our group. Everyone, as usual, jumped in and helped where help was needed in our typical Norwegian way. We had a young exchange student from Norway show up and a gentleman from Lillehammer was there. Vibeke Courtney, her husband and 7 month old daughter were there and her daughter was the youngest child in the children's parade. Carl-uno Manros and Karin Pethtud and her friend from Vasa also braved the weather to attend the picnic. I've been told to limit the report again so to all of you that were at the picnic I would like to say "TUSEN, TUSEN TAKK" and hope to see you at the same place next year.
Bob Sturgeon
Youth Director Report
For those of you who attended the Syttende Mai picnic that was held on May 23rd, you know that despite the surprising winds and cold weather, we had a great time! As the youth director, I’m especially hoping that the children who attended the picnic had lots and lots of fun! From the feedback that I received, it seems that they did!!! We had a Viking exploration activity combined with a mini-language lesson. Everyone who participated received a drawstring pouch filled with goodies. In addition, I’ve learned that we have a lot of artists within our youth group. The children really seemed to enjoy our painting activity at the picnic. Even the wind trying to blow away their work didn’t stop our artists. (We just used masking tape to hold their work to the table while they painted.) Of course, it also wouldn’t be a Norwegian Constitution Day celebration without a children’s parade. I am looking forward to seeing all of the pictures and videos of our wonderful children continuing this tradition…they were very cute walking through the park with their flags. I hope to see these same children, and those who couldn’t attend this year, at next year’s picnic. It really was a lot of fun!
As a reminder, if you have children attending the Vegas Viking meetings, I will have crayons, books, puzzles, word finds, and coloring pages to help keep them occupied. They will always have a Norwegian theme.
Please call me or e-mail me if you would like to help me plan activities. I am still looking for volunteers to help with language lessons. My e-mail address is cwpappa@prodigy.net and my cell is 702-523-7300.
Colleen Wilson-Pappa
photo by Lollo
Gratulerer med dagen
June Birthdays
07 Thomas Mutschler
12 Gwen Loucks
14 Dick Killian
15 Junice Roberts
16 Diane Ansok
17 Eric Maland
25 Seton Sibert
30 Ivar Kristensen
July Birthdays
01 Cort Sundbye
04 Ron Dille
12 Karen Holien
15 Jeanette Grove
16 Eric Olsen
18 Susan Thompson
20 Irene Gromek
24 Michel Mickelsen
31 Ivan Goplen
Welcome New Members
Jill Moe joined at the May meeting. She said being with the group felt like being back home with relatives. She likes the email newsletter and promises to send a profile.
A big Vegas Viking welcome.
Gwen Knighton, Membership
Congratulations
Pins and certificates were awarded at the May meeting for recruitment of new members during the past year.
Winning awards were:
Kris Baker, David Foster, Ivan Goplen, Karen Holein, Gwen Kighton, Nora Martin, Henny Morse, Jerry Morse, Bob Sievert and Lollo Sievert.
Good job everyone. That’s what keeps our lodge alive.
Sports & Recreation...
The Silver Idrettsmerke was awarded to Tim Baker.
Congratulations, Tim.
Arlon Sibert
Director Sports & Recreation
 Sunshine
Cards were sent to Nicki Foster, John Oberg and Donna and John Swartz. We wish them all a speedy recovery.
Please advise me of any happenings you know of, good ones as well. It is so important to stay in touch with members who are unable to attend.
Suzan Sibert Sunshine Chair
 Refreshments
Refreshemnt for June will be provided by:
Nora Martin, Kris and Ivan Goplen, Elaine Halvorson, Colleen Wilson-Pappa, and Georgeann Ray.
Takk for Maten for May:
Carol Foster, Suzan Sibert, Aase Hopkins, Lollo Sievert, Linda Kristensen.
A big thank you to those who volunteered for May.
Linda Kristensen Social Director
The Valhalla Lodge invites you to celebrate the
arrival of spring and summer the Scandinavian Way. Summer Fest with Walpurgis Night on April
24, from 3:00 to 6:00 PM.
There will be music, singing and a smörgasbord
buffet will be served. Fee is $10 for adults and
children 10 and over, under 10 free. The Event
address is: Reformation Lutheran Church, 580 St
Louis Avenue in Las Vegas (corner of Beverly Way).
You can send a check to Valhalla Lodge, c/o Carol-
Uno Manros, Carnegie Street #3724, Henderson NV
89052 - (702)617-9414, OR see Carl at the meeting.
 Monthly Recipe
Rømmegrøt by Microwave - Serves 16
1 cup butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups half & half
1 cup whole milk
1/4 cup sugar
3/4 tsp salt
Direction:
Melt butter in large microwave-safe bowl. Stir in
flour with wire whisk. Cook until mixture bubbles;
cook 30 seconds longer. Heat half & half and milk
together, slowly add to flour mixture. Stir with wire
whisk while mixing. Return to microwave until
mixture begins to boil, about 2 minutes. Remove
from microwave; stir in sugar and salt. Microwave
30 seconds longer. Add more hot milk if necessary
to reach desired consistency.
Serve with melted butter, cinnamon, sugar, if
desired.
This rommegrøt recipe was taken from the Global
Gourmet, Concordia Language Villages,
Moorehead, Minnesota. Recipe submitted by Amy
Erickson, longtime Concordia College Food Service
Manager.
Thanks to Victor Tiden
LEFSE
so many inquiries for a super good lefse recipe, so here it is............
Ingredients
8 cups Russet potatoes, boiled and riced
1 cup whipping cream
2 tsp salt
3 tsp sugar
1/2 cup butter
2 cups flour
Directions - Cover and chill in refrigerator overnight. Makes it easy to roll out.
Next day add flour and mix well. Measure out about 1/4 cup of mix per lefse. Form into balls and keep in refrigerator until ready to roll.
Roll on pastry cloth to about 10-12 inch in size, fry both sides on hot lefse grill at 450°.
Butter the lefse and sprinkle with a mix of cinnamon and sugar. Enjoy!!
If you need a lefse grill, just do a search on Google. I have the non-stick Teflon grill.
Where to find Scandinavian foods in Las Vegas:
The international Market, just South on Decatur by Tropicana. I just went there last week and bought Norwegian Multe, blåbær and solbær syltetøy. (Cloudberry/blueberry and black currant jam). Fiskeboller and knekkebrød. You have to do some searching to find the Scandinavian foods, most are in the back just before the fresh vegetables but they really do have some goodies.
They will also order special items if you fill out a request. The more people that go there and purchase Scandinavian food, the more they will get and keep re-stocking. So, if you want to be able to buy Scandinavian foods in Las Vegas, please go there. It is an amazing store and great prices.
 We have been able to get Lee's Liquor to carry Linie Aquavit here in Las Vegas. I know many people have asked where to find that. Stop in and tell them how great this is and get some for that special occation.
Lee's Liquor
3480 E. Flamingo Rd.
Las Vegas
between Sandhill and Pecos - 702-458-5700
Chef Flemming's Bake Shop - A European Style Bakery
7 Water Street, Suite B. Henderson, NV 89015
(702)566-6500
http://www.chefflemmings.com/
Danish (Scandinavian) Day at Chef Flemming's Bake Shop is the first Saturday of every month. 8am till closing!
If you are Scandinavian, come in and have a taste of home.
Below are the Danish and Scandinavian specialty items that the chef usually bake for Saturdays.
Rugbrød – Danish pumpernickel bread
Kringle – Coffee cake in the shape of a pretzel, filled with an almond paste filling, custard, and raisins, and is topped with sliced almonds and granulated sugar.
Smør kage – A traditional Danish coffee cake also called the seven sisters cake. It is baked in a round mold, each roll is filled with a rich custard and raisins and is topped with a white icing.
Wienerbrød – Various traditional Danish pastries.
Tebirkes – Danish breakfast pastry with an almond filling topped with poppy seeds.
Kransekage/Almond Horns/Napoleon Hats – Rich pastries made with almond paste.
Limpa Bread – Traditional Swedish bread.
Princess Cake – Layers starting with sponge cake, strawberry jam, and bavarian cream, it is topped with green marzipan.
Rumsnegle – A cinnamon roll topped with rum icing and colorful sprinkles.
Scandinavian furniture - Modern LV
Check out IKEA
http://www.modernlv.com/
If you know of other places to find Scandinavian foods and goodies in Nevada, please email the Webmistress - Lollo.
 Some fun...
Have some fun on April fools day :-)
Monthly Pictures - Spring Flowers
pohoto by Lollo Sievert
Do you have a fun or a pet picture or a favorite picture, a grandchild perhaps, that you would like to see here?
Bring it to the meeting or mail to: Lollo Sievert, 5001 N. Tomsik St. Las Vegas, NV 89149-4735.
Or call me at 645-7457.
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