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Join us for Midsummer Night 2006 on Thurs., June 22Midsummer Night is the most pop-

ular festival in Scandinavia, nextto Christmas. It ushers in the summersolstice, the longest day of the year.The celebration dates back to pre-Christian times, with rituals believedto bring a good harvest in the fall. Thefestival was later Christian- ized as theday of St. John the Baptist.

In Norway and Denmark, the day isknown as Sankt Hans aften (St. John’sEve). In Finland and Sweden, Mid-summer is a public holiday the thirdweekend of June. A dance around theMajstang (Maypole) is part of the tra-dition in Sweden; burning a bonfire isa custom at most Nordic MidsummerNight celebrations.

You don’t have to go toScandinavia to celebrate thishistoric holiday. Come toScandinavian Heritage Parkin Minot on Thursday, June22, beginning at 5 p.m., foran evening of family fun.Here’s what’s on the agen-da:

• Old-fashioned picnicin the park (bring yourlawn chair). On the menu:fresh-off-the-grill hotdogsand brats; coleslaw; chips; bev-erage and dessert. Cost is $5 perperson ($3 for children under 12).Serving takes place between 5:30 and6:30 p.m.

• Entertainment by accordionistJerry Schlag, by Dakota Dixie and by aHans Christian Andersen storyteller(for the young-uns) begins at 5 p.m.

• Traditional flag ceremony andSwedish Majstang-raising event—7p.m.; Scandinavian national anthemssung by area singers

• Entertainment by Minot CityBand’s Sousa Concert, the featuredperformer for Arts in the Park

• All buildings open for tours;sauna steambaths available

• Bonfire in the pond (builtby Bruce Carlson of Velva,N.D.)

Don’t miss this commu-nity celebration of sum-mer—on Thursday, June22, the place to be is theScandinavian Heritage Parkfor a taste of food as well as

Nordic culture. •

Published in the interest of North Americans of Scandinavian descent • P.O. Box 862 • Minot, ND 58702 • June, 2006

A musical, magical, once-a-year fun event!

A roaring bonfire attracts attendees to the pond’s edge for the celebration’s conclusion.

The Majstang (Maypole) is made readyfor the annual Midsummer Night fun.

AccordionistJerry Schlag

Thanks! Events such as this, justdon’t happen, it takes a lot of planningand work!

Our thanks to these volunteer chair-persons and their helpers: Entertainment- Ron Bieri; Membership Table - LutherHanson; Noon Shows - Lorna Van deStreek; Food - Mark Anderson; Cookies -Jeanne McNea; Bonfire - Wendy Howe;Cleanup - Carroll Erickson; Advertising -Bob Whetter; Cashier - Jerry Jorgenson;Park Setup - Ron Bieri; Flags - DuaneAase; Flag Ceremony - MarionAnderson; Parking - Virgil Rude.

by Mark Anderson, presidentScandinavian Heritage Association

“Generally, you get what you payfor.”It was the wisdom of a

father passed down to his teen-agedson. Back then, the message revolvedaround things like fishing rods andshotguns, typical interests of a boyentering his adolescence.

My father didn’t just speak hiswords, he lived by them. Even thoughhe rarely hunted at that stage of his life(and fished even less), he always hadthe best equipment. He’d say, “I wantto know that when I need it, I won’thave to worry about my equipment.”

It was sage advice. And as I havegrown, I have learned to apply his wis-dom to many situations far beyondfishing rods and shotguns.

I have learned that service to com-munity and others is an investmentthat returns many times more than theoriginal cost; the currency of service istime and caring. Now, I teach my chil-dren the value of serving othersthrough simple acts like picking upgarbage on a sidewalk or along a road-side, and through involvement in com-munity organizations like theScandinavian Heritage Association.

As a park builder, beautifier, histori-

SHA: An investment in communityScandinavian Heritage News

Vol. 19, Issue 36 • June 2006

Published quarterly byScandinavian Heritage Assn., Inc.

1020 South Broadway 701/852-9161 • P.O. Box 862

Minot, ND 58702e-mail: [email protected]

Website: scandinavianheritage.org

Newsletter CommitteeJo Ann Winistorfer, ChairAl Larson, Lois Matson,

Marian Bergan, Eva Goodman,Jim Blomberg

Jo Ann Winistorfer, Editor - 701/[email protected]

Al Larson, Publisher – 701/852-5552

SCANDINAVIAN HERITAGEASSOCIATION

1020 South Broadway • P.O. Box 862Minot, North Dakota 58702

Phone 701/852-9161

2006 OFFICERSMark Anderson. . . . . . . . . . . . . PresidentLuther Hanson . . . . . . . . . Vice PresidentMarion Anderson . . . . . . . . . . . SecretaryJerome Jorgenson . . . . . . . . . . . Treasurer

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Three-year terms ending January 2009Duane Aase Doralyn BrownRobert Whetter Eva GoodmanDoris Slaaten John SinnJo Ann Winistorfer

Three-year terms ending January 2008Mark Anderson Marion BerganErnie Selland Dennis JacobsenLorna Van de Streek James MaragosLois Matson

Three-year terms ending January 2007Marion Anderson Carroll EricksonHelen Haaland Luther HansonRobert Knutson Ann KrauseVirgil Rude

One-year appointees to January 2007Terry Peterson Gail PetersonChristine Campbell Ron BieriJim Blomberg

Ex-Officio MembersCarroll Erickson, Past President

Bruce Christenson, Past PresidentArnie Braaten, Past President

Allen O. Larson, Past PresidentRoald Mattson, Past PresidentGeorge Officer, Past PresidentJeanne McNea, Office Manager

cal educator andpreservationist,the SHA servesthe Minot commu-nity in many ways.In these times ofrising costs andincreasing self-centeredness, it’srefreshing to knowthat all of thegood works of the

SHA are paid for with volunteeredtime and donations from people whowant to make a difference in their com-munity—for themselves, their children,and for those they will never meet.

These days, when I think back onmy father’s words, I no longer think offishing rods and shotguns; rather, Ithink of leaving a legacy.

As a young Boy Scout, I was taughtto always leave a campsite in bettercondition than I found it. It is in thisspirit that I will teach my children toimprove their community throughgood works and service to others.

The Scandinavian Heritage Asso-ciation provides one such way to serve.Membership dues and donations arewhat keep the SHA in business, andyour membership is important. Tobecome a member, to make a donationor to volunteer your time in Scandina-vian Heritage Park or in our office,please call (701) 852-9161.

Make your investment today. Ipromise you will see returns beyondyour expectations, because when itcomes to service to others, you definite-ly get what you pay for. •

President’s MESSAGE

• June 2006 • SCANDINAVIAN HERITAGE NEWS

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• “I liked theold houses.”

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Other com-ments in our mail-box, from Minot:

• “We likeshowing the parkto our grandchil-dren. They live inthe western partof North Dakota.”

• “We enjoygoing to the SHA Park with family andfriends; so nice!”

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annually when I visit Høstfest. Keepup the great tradition!”

• “Thank you for all the organiza-tion does to keep the Scandinavian her-itage strong.”

From Montana: “I cannot be a vol-unteer, and give this (cash donation) tohonor the many who are. SHA couldnot exist without them.”

Once in a while, our visitors includedescendants of someone who was bornor lived in the log house from Norway.

We have some good tour guidesagain this year, and I hope we haveenough to keep the buildings openfrom 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday throughSaturday, and 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday.

We are getting many visitors whoare enjoying our wonderful park.

Visit us when you can, and don’tforget the Midsummer NightCelebration, June 22. •

SCANDINAVIAN HERITAGE NEWS • June 2006 •

Students, other visitors tour parkby Jeanne McNea

SHA office manager

After a slow start in the spring and afew unexpected problems, every-

one is making up for lost time trying toget the park in shape for tourists, wed-dings, baptisms, picnics, concerts andwhatever might come up. The PlazaScandinavia and Observatory havebeen dedicated, the new restrooms arealmost complete, the Heritage House isalmost ready for showing, and thewaterfall close to being turned on.

We started scheduling group toursthe last week in April, and May alwaysbrings us many school groups gettingin a final field trip. Schools visiting thisyear were Lake Region Junior Collegefrom Devils Lake, Mohall Elementary,New Town second grade, Glenburnsixth grade, Berthold fourth grade, asmall group from Central Campus ofMinot, Perkett third and fourth grade,Dakota Elementary (from the Air Base)fifth grade, Bisbee-Egeland Elementary,South Prairie fourth grade and Edisonthird grade.

Other visitors included a groupfrom Iceland and one from Denmark, agroup of Canadian Cadets (comparableto our Girl Scouts), and a group ofAmtrak Trails and Rails people—thosewho ride the Lewis and Clark train andlecture as they travel.

The students often write thank-you’safter they return home. Some of theircomments are:

• “Hi, I loved all of it.” • “You are the best.”

From the OFFICE

Jeanne McNea

SUMMER 2006June 22 • Midsummer NightCelebration. Meal served between5:30 and 6:30 p.m.; entertainmentby Jerry Schlag, accordionist;Dakota Dixie; Danish storyteller,and more. Evening Sousa concertby the Minot City Band (featuredArts in the Park performance). Flagceremony, traditional park bonfire.

July 18 • Arts in the Park musicalperformance by Richard andDeanna Wengel; visual artist TimGoodman.

Oct. 11-14 • Norsk Høstfest, AllSeasons Arena, Fairgrounds, Minot.

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by Allen O. Larson

On May 18 at 10:15 a.m., a capacityaudience filled the Gol Stave

Church Museum to witness the dedica-tion of “The Last Supper” woodcarvedartwork.

Last fall, this beautiful, eight-foot-wide, monumental masterpiece by PhilOdden of Barronett, Wis. was displayedat Norsk Høstfest for two days, theninstalled in its permanent location inthe church. Odden had previouslycarved the decorative scroll work onthe church’s massive portals.

Stave Church committee chairmanGeorge Officer welcomed those attend-ing the dedication ceremony andexplained how the ScandinavianHeritage Association had commis-sioned Phil Odden to create thisdetailed wooden bas relief. Odden wasunable to be present at the ceremonydue to previous commitments.

Rev. Luther Hanson offered an invo-cation, with music provided by ThorLodge Sons of Norway choir. Their finemusic once again resounded throughthe church following the dedicationceremony.

Attendees then marched down tothe Plaza Scandinavia and Observatorydedication to the tune of “Per Spelman,”played by accordionist Jerry Schlag.

There, Plaza Scandinavia co-chair-man Jim Maragos served as master ofceremonies of the dedication of themap Plaza and newly-completedObservatory near the entrance to theScandinavian Heritage Center. ThePlaza, featuring a 65-foot-diameter

granite map of the Scandinavian coun-tries surrounded by an ocean of bluestone, was crafted by Stone Crafters ofMinot. The Observatory overlook gives

Dedications held for ‘Last Supper’ woodcarving,Plaza Scandinavia and Observatory on May 18

visitors a higher vista from which toview the map.

Participants in the ceremony were:Rev. Luther Hanson for the invocation;Past President Arnie Braaten spoke onthe value of heritage; Plaza Scandinaviaco-chairman John Sinn related the histo-ry of the park and its development; andAnne Hunsaid told of her motivation forfunding one of the benches, and subse-quently the Observatory and World Globe.

Anne first purchased one of benchesaround the Plaza Scandinavia to honorthe memory and heroism of her grand-son Eric Christopher Hurst who died inan attempt to rescue a drowning camperin Minnesota. Eric was awarded theCarnegie Hero Award in 2003. Later,when she saw the rotating World Globe,she was moved to donate it in memoryof her mother. Realizing the globe need-ed a proper presentation, she furtherfunded the major cost of the Observatory.

This meaningful dedication ceremonyclosed with Rev. Mike Fiske, formerly ofMinot (son of Rev. Arland Fiske) and nowpastor of Nazareth Lutheran Church ofKenmare, offering the benediction. •

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The World Globe slowly rotates by water jets from underneath atop the elevatedObservatory and is surrounded by a decorative wrought-iron fence.

John Sinn relates SHA Park’s history.Donor Anne Hunsaid is shown at left.


Artifacts on display in the Scandi-navian Heritage Park’s Heritage

House now have a beautifil showcase. Alarge cherrywood cabinet has been donat-ed by SHA board member John Sinn,Minot, and his family in memory ofJohn’s wife, Olive Sinn.

The cabinet features glass shelves anda mirrored back. Displayed in the case aretwo violins and other items representingScandinavian countries. These keepsakeitems have all been loaned or donated byfolks who wanted to share their familyheirlooms with visitors to the park.

For information on how you, too, candonate items, or give a memorial tributeto honor your loved ones, contact theoffice (see page 2). •

Heritage Housecabinet honorsOlive Sinn T-L

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“Caring Friends…Caring For Families”

THE SCANDINAVIAN HERITAGE PARK, the only park in the world representing allfive Nordic countries, hosts thousands of visitors each year from around the world;as well as providing a picturesque setting for weddings and family gatherings.

As a member of the Scandinavian Heritage Association, You help support:

Membership CategoriesSUSTAINING MEMBER

$35.00 per year

Will receive the SHA Membership Package,which includes:

• Membership Card good for 10% offScandinavian Gift Shop items

• Membership Pin (initial membership)

• The Scandinavian Heritage News, officialnewsletter of Scandinavian Heritage Assn.

• Invitation to Annual Banquet and otherSHA events

• Annual SHA Gift Packet

• Logo window Sticker

SPONSOR MEMBER$100.00 - $499.00 per year

Receives the SHA Membership Package, plus: • Recognition in the Newsletter (one issue)

• One (1) Complimentary Ticket to theAnnual Banquet

BENEFACTOR MEMBER$500.00 and above per year

Receives the SHA Membership Package, plus: • Recognition in the Newsletter (one issue)

• Two (2) Complimentary Tickets to theAnnual Banquet

Join Us In Preserving the Traditions of Our Proud Heritage

• Interpretative Tours of the Park• The Heritage House Museum• Local School Field Trips• “Arts in the Park” at the

Scandinavian Heritage Park• The Annual “Midsommar Natt”

Celebration

• Seminars on Scandinavian Heritageand Culture

• The on-going preservation andpromotion of the Scandinaviantraditions, positive values andethics

• And much, much more!

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Swedish Heritage Society NEWS

Society chooses new slate of officersby Loren Anderson, president

Swedish Heritage Society-NWND

Ahearty thanks to allthose who helped put

up our flags for SvenskaFlaggans Dag, June 6.Thanks go to Bill Jensen,Mavis and Lauren Larson,and Lois Matson. I was inMinneapolis for a board ofdirectors meeting of theSwedish American Chamberof Commerce and could not assist thisyear, but I understand the day herewas fantastic and the flags lookedgreat waving in the breeze. I was alsoinformed that I missed a delicious pic-nic lunch.

Thanks also go to Bev Jensen, VickiJones, Mavis Larson, Lois Matson,Vicki Moe and Edie Vandal, whoattended Scandfest 2006, the 17thanniversary of Swedish Clubs AroundNorth Dakota. Following the meeting,the attendees were entertained by theMikki School of Dance.

I have been in touch with JimSchauf of Fastkorp, the company thatfabricated and installed the Dala Hest(horse). Someone from Fastkorp willbe arriving in Minot soon to inspect

by Marion AndersonFinnish Society

president

Celebrate thesummer sol-

stice in style; cometo ScandinavianHeritage Park onThursday, June 22,starting at 5 p.m.,for MidsummerNight. “Finnish” hap-penings that evening include the firing

Dakota Finnish Society NEWS

Finns ‘fired up’for Midsummer Nightup of the sauna(giving park visitorsa chance to experi-ence a Finnishsteambath), and thelighting of the tradi-tional bonfire (BruceCarlson, Velva, willagain be doing thehonors). There’s lotsmore going on thatevening, including

eats and entertainment.Plan to be there to welcome summer,Scandinavian style.•

the defects in the project,and we will discuss howthey plan to solve the sit-uation. I will keep youposted on developments.

Our next meeting datewill be Sept. 16, the thirdSaturday of September. Ifyou have suggestions fora program, please leteither Mavis, Lois or meknow so we can fit it intothe schedule.

President Bushhas Swedish roots

Herbert Rambo, former governor orthe Swedish Colonial Society, recentlyinformed me that the Bush family hasa Colonial Swede ancestor. GeorgeBush is descended from among theoldest Swedish families in America.

The article is from the Swedishnewspaper, Nyheter, and can be foundat: www.svd.se/dynamiskt/utrikes/did_12274793.asp#kommentera

Franklin D. Roosevelt also had aColonial Swede ancestor and was amember of the Swedish ColonialSociety (www.colonialswedes.org).

Have a good summer! •

by Joan Varty, presidentThor Lodge 4-067 Sons of Norway

Sons of Norway members, their friends and guests cel-ebrated Syttende Mai (17th of May, Norwegian

Constitution Day) with a Parade of Flags in the Scandi-navian Heritage Park, and an evening banquet held atGrand International Inn.

On Thursday, June 22, it’s time for another Scandina-vian celebration—Midsummer Night. You’re invited tojoin in this gala festival that heralds summer’s arrival.Bring your lawn chairs, and your appetite for food andentertainment. It’s a cultural event you shouldn’t miss. •

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by Ken HolandIcelandic Heritage Society president

The Icelandic HeritageSociety met on May 10,

2006, at the Heritage Houseat the SHA Park. Those inattendance were Jim Good-man, Colleen Fitchner,Gordon Hannesson, GeorgeFreeman, and Evelyn andKen Holand.

We discussed getting moreIcelanders interested in our so-ciety. Input from our fellow Ice-landers would be appreciated.

In April, we had five Icelanderswith Rotary International visit us for

Icelandic Heritage Society NEWS

lunch. They were Biena Bjar-nadottir, team leader; and ErlaSigurdarttig, Fjolnir Bjorgvins-son, Helena H. Vioisdottirand Sigiour Ingvardottir, allteam members. They werevery excited to meet fellowIcelanders in America.

I have been in contactwith Jonas Thor from theIcelandic National Society ofReykjavik. He and a group

of Icelanders will be comingto Minot to attend the Norsk

Høstfest and also the KoffeeSamkoma on Saturday, Oct.14.

There will be 40 to 50 coming, sowe should have a good time.

Society hosts Iceland visitors

by Pamela Orth, Souris Valley Danish Society

Danish Society members attended (andparticipated in) “A Storybook Ballet,” a

spring recital performance, presented by RinatMouzafarov and The Institute of Dance.

The recital was held the evenings of May12 and 13 at Anne Nicole Nelson Hall.Dancers performed the fairy tales of HansChristian Andersen and the Brothers Grimm.

Our president, Tim Burchill, will be head-

ed for Denmark in June and will regale uswith more tales and information upon hisreturn.

We are excited and happy to welcome Pia,a native of Denmark, whose husband is sta-tioned here in Minot. She is interested in theNorsk Høstfest. What a treasure and a greathelp to us, as we attempt to learn the Danishlanguage.

All in all, we can look forward to continu-ing enlightenment about Denmark. •

Souris Valley Danish Society NEWS

A lengthy discussion was held onour Icelandic booth at the Høstfest. Itwas decided that we will have thebooth and will sell Ponnakukur andVinarterta. We are asking for your sup-port and help with the booth. If you arecalled and asked to work in the booth,we hope you will give a positiveanswer. We cannot run this with justfive people. Jim Goodman is workingon this project for us.

Colleen Fitchner is working on thescholarship applications for this com-ing year.

On Sept. 30, there will be a KleinarBake at the home of Evelyn and KenHoland at 629 26th Ave. N.W. in Minot.If anyone can help, please give us a call(see phone number below).

Our next meeting will be Aug. 16 at7 p.m. at the Heritage House.

Anyone with any ideas or sugges-tions please give me (Ken Holand) acall at (701) 838-8538. •

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by Jo Ann Winistorfer

These past weeks I have been work-ing on a reprint of the 1999 book,

“Tracing Your Dakota Roots,” co-writtenwith a friend and partner, CathyLangemo of Bismarck. Of particularinterest to readers of this column will bethe section on Scandinavian genealogy,which I finished last week. The revisedand updated book will be reprinted in amonth or so by the North DakotaInstitute for Regional Studies, Fargo.

With this chapter fresh in my mind, Ithought you might like a preview ofsome information from that chapter.

• The section begins with an over-view of Norwegian settlement, based ona “new-old” book I was privileged toedit (“History of the Norwegian Settle-ments,” translated from a book byHjalmar Rued Holand, originally print-

Genealogy: “It’s all in the book!”

Tracing your Scandinavian ROOTS • 13

ed in Norse in 1908). For anyone inter-ested in immigration and great pioneerstories, this book is truly a treasure! Fordetails, call or e-mail me; my contactinformation is listed on page 2.)

• Bygdeboks and bygdelags arehighlighted as special “tools” availableto those researching their Norwegianroots. (Bygdeboks are histories of farmsin specific areas of Norway; bygdelagsare associations made up of descendantsof certain regions in Norway.)

• Anyone with Swedish roots shouldcheck their attic for a “flyttningsbevis”(or moving permit), a document thatgranted their ancestor permission toleave the country. Issued by the SwedishLutheran Church (keeper of the coun-try’s records), the paper listed namesand birth dates; vaccinations; confirma-tion; marriage date; name of the parish;and date of departure. Emigrants carriedthis with them to America.

• For a history of Swedish emigra-tion, check out the following Website:www.americanwest.com/swedemigr/pages/emigra.htm.

• A book entitled “Tracing YourSwedish Ancestry” is available online

at: www.americanswedishinst.org.• The Danish Immigrant Museum’s

Family History & Genealogy Centerhouses records ranging from immigra-tion to Danish Brotherhood and Sister-hood membership rolls. Especially inter-esting is the museum’s online exhibitcalled “Across Oceans, Across Time.”View it at: www.danishmuseum.org/DanishCulture/DanishCulture101.html.

• Finns, unlike their Nordic-speakingneighbors, speak Finno-Ugric. The lan-guage is most closely related to Estonian.

• A beginner’s guide to Finnish fami-ly history research is available online at:members.aol.com/dssaari/guide.htm.

• The Pioneer Heritage Center, Ice-landic State Park, Cavalier (www.ndtourism.com), holds information onthe area’s settlement period of 1880-1930, including Icelandic settlement.

• North Dakota’s Pembina Countyresources, including Icelandic records,can be accessed at: www.halfdan.is/vestur/pembina.htm.

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