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Valhall l Viking

December, 2016 Number 10

1912—2016

VALHALL

LODGE 6-25

Meetings & Socials at

Ascension Lutheran Church

5106 Zion Ave. San Diego, CA 92120

Valhall website

www.lodgeofvalhall.com

SON website www.sofn.com

District 6 website www.sofn6.org

Lodge Meeting Dec.12th Monday

7 pm

Juletre Fest Potluck December 17th, Saturday

See flyer on pg 2

Newsletter Deadline: Jan. 23, 2017

The next newsletter is the February newsletter There will not be a Jan-

uary issue.

Message From the President

God Jul to all! Oh gosh, it is that time of year again. Does it come faster eve-ry year??? I hope that all of you will be able to join us at the Jultrefest on De-cember 17. The House of Norway membership will be joining us, and it will be a potluck. I look forward to the varied and many dishes that will be of-fered. It will be just like stuffing the Thanksgiving turkey all over again!! Our next function after the New Year will be the installation dinner on Janu-ary 21, where our board, new and continuing members, will be installed for a two year term. Speaking of installation, no one stepped forward to become the new Presi-dent of the lodge, so I have offered to fill in until such time that a new Presi-dent can be designated. As noted in the minutes of the November meeting, our by-laws state that term limits are limited to two, and this is the second year of my second term. The by-laws must be amended to revise term limits, and this will be discussed at the January board meeting. I am hoping that someone would be willing to step into my shoes, as well as a member stepping up to be Vice-President, as well. The jobs are not terribly stressful, especially since we have a very good Board to stand up with you. If anyone is considering either of these positions, please let Aprell or me know. So I look forward to seeing you at our lodge meeting on December 12, and the Jultrefest on December 17, and then it is on to 2017!!! Cheers,

Susan Cody, President

Valhall Viking 2 December 2016

Valhall & House of Norway Christmas Party And Potluck Dinner Saturday, December 17, 2016

Adults Happy Hour and Children’s Activities

5:00-6:00 P.M. Pot Luck Dinner 6:00 -7:00

(bring enough for 8-10 people) Norsk food encouraged!

Make Reservations before December 16th We need a count of adults attending for seating arrangements

and number of kids in order to reserve Christmas bags for children under 13.

Last names with A-M bring a main dish Last names with N-Z bring a side dish or salad (if you wish to bring a main dish…please do)

Dessert Will Be Provided (If You Can, Bring Norwegian Christmas Cookies

to Share) Go Around the Christmas Tree Norwegian Style… Entertainment provided by HPR Queens Dancers

And visit with Santa/

Ellen Spitzer cell-619-933-5409 text/ leave a message or e-mail [email protected] Ascension Church 5106 Zion Ave, San Diego, CA 9212 0

Lodge Officers for 2016

President Susan Cody 619-303-5220

Vice-President

Counselor Rick Hausvik 619-579-5447

Secretary Janet Weber 858-484-3996

Assist. Secretary VACANT

Financial Secretary Aprell Bigler 619-284-6221

Treasurer Millie Wright 619-443-0942

Social Director Judy Sawyer 619-993-9113

Assist. Social Director Joyce Oen 858-271-6229

Cultural Director Sven Olsen 760-735-6171

Marshal Steve Rawlinson 619-275-1934

Assistant Marshal

Greeter Lou Coover 610-264-9486

Historian Jean Shogren 619-287-6056

Librarian Else Ottesen 858-569-5960

Musician Ragnhild Amble 619-465-7425

Editor Arlene LaBree 858-271-8709

Assistant Editor Amelia Seeto-Murguia 619-988-2452

Foundation Director Rick Hausvik 619-579-5447

Publicity Director Sven Olsen 760-735-6171

Youth Director Ellen Spitzer 619-444-9077

Sports Director Ellen Spitzer 619-444-9077

Web Master Steve Rawlinsen

Trustee (3 years) Raymond Johnsen 858-459-5430

Trustee (1 year) Joyce Oen 858-217-6229

Trustee (2 years) Judy Sawyer 619-993-9113

Auditors: Allen Johannesen 858-452-1797

Thelma Johannesen 858-452-1797

Sig Stautland 619-299-9237

Corporation Directors

Andy Ueland 619-226-1946

Don Balmer 619-466-2179

Susan Cody 619-303-5220

Corporation Officers

President Allen Johannesen 858-452-1797

Vice President Sigurd Stautland 619-299-9237

Secretary Aprell Bigler 619-284-6221

Treasurer Rick Hausvik 619-579-5447

St. Lucia Day

Celebrated across Scandinavia, St. Lucia Day marks the start of the Christmas season and a time to em-brace lighter days to come. The national feast day, part of the Christian Calendar of Saints, is celebrated throughout Norway on December 13.

Though the holiday was first introduced with the spread of Christianity, many of the traditions truly took root when the holiday was readopted during the 20th century in Norway. Reclaiming its derivations from the Latin word for light, St. “Lucia” is honored with parades of light during the darkest time of year.

In schools across Norway, children celebrate with hol-iday programs and processionals. Throughout hospi-tals, school buildings and city centers one can find parades of children clad in white, handing out Lussekatter (Lucia cats), saffron-flavored buns, to those passing by.

As a way to enjoy the start of the holiday season, fam-ilies can celebrate this holiday of hope and light by baking the traditional Lussekatter – a recipe for the buns can be found online at https://food52.com/recipes/8318-saffron-buns-lussekatter. Or, in honor of the Norwegian tradition families can join together in singing the St. Lucia Song (lyrics provided below).

Sankta Lucia (Norwegian) Svart senker natten seg i stall og stuer. Solen har gått sin vei, skyggene truer. Inn i vårt mørke hus stiger med tente lys, Sankta Lu-cia, Sankta Lucia! Natten er mørk og stum. Med ett det suser i alle tyste rom som vinger bruser. Se på vår terskel står, hvitkledd med lys i hår, Sankta Lucia, Sankta Lucia!

Saint Lucia (English) Black night is falling in stables and homes. The Sun has gone away, the shadows are threatening. Into our dark house enters with lit can-dles, Saint Lucia, Saint Lucia! The night is dark and silent; suddenly a rush in all quiet rooms, like the waving of wings. See, at our threshold stands, dressed in white with lights in her hair, Saint Lucia, Saint Lu-cia!

For more information about Christmas traditions in Norway, visit the Sons of Norway Information Bank in the Member Resources section of the Sons of Nor-way website at https://www.sofn.com/ mem-ber_resources/cultural_programming/information_bank/.



Happy Birthday

Gratulerer Med Dagen!

Barnas Klubb Crafts, Cooking, & Culture Valhall Lodge Kids Activities at Socials

Welcome New Member Valhall welcomes new member Letty Cotta, recom-mended by Helen Johnson. We look forward to meet-ing her at Valhall events!

Lutefisk and Meatball Social What a success....Thank you to all who attended and helped make our Social a great one. Special thanks to, The Lutefisk cook, Anita Reith she knows just when that beloved fish is done to perfec-tion.....and Mary Conklin for the beautifully delicate and delicious Krumkake, always a delight for desert. The bar was attended by Maury Lee, he and Graciela graciously stayed and helped me to the end....thank you Also to Millie Wright, Arlene La Bree, Susan Cody, Sandra Yeaman, Janet Weber, Elsa Ottensen...and Janet Michka. Sue Fouquette brought greenery for our tables, she al-ways is willing to share from their garden. Karina and Paul Hoffman our Super waiters, kept or-ders and delivery of meals flowing smoothly again this year, they are a valuable asset. Till next year..... Judy

December Birthdays

1 John Steen

5 Jan Garzon

7 Rosalie Olson

9 Cheryl Edwards

10 Peggy Gere

10 Jeff Wergeland

12 Mary Hovland

14 Gale Schaffroth

15 Eldbjorg Backous

17 Allen Johannesen

20 Ragnhild Amble

20 Judi Dow

23 Ola Brevig

25 Arita White

29 Helen Andrewson

In Recognition of

Fifty Years’s Membership, Sons of Norway awards a Certificate

of Appreciation and Pin to the following member for her long

and faithful service:

Fifty Year Membership Helga S. Moore

Congratulations to you! Valhall Lodge 6-025 ~ Sons of Norway


LOV Notes November 2016 Next Meeting: January 7, 2017 at 9:00am. Denny’s Res-taurant in Fletcher Hills Hostesses: Joyce Oen & Peggy Gere

The first item of new business on the November agenda was to elect our 2017 LOV Officers: President Myla Cole-man, Vice President Millie Wright, Secretary Sandra Yeaman, and Treasurer Amelia Seeto-Murguia. Next on the agenda was to finalize plans for our Annual Lille Butikken November 19th Social. Chairperson Myla Coleman circulated signup sheets for baked goods and oth-er assistance during the evening event. Anne Hoidal reported that the LOV to Read group had so enjoyed reading the first two books in the Moberg series that they decided to read books three and four. They will meet again on January 28, 2017 to share their thoughts about the stories. Everyone agreed that the author made those early days in Minnesota a very vivid experience. Even if you have not read the books, you are welcome to attend the get together at 9:00 AM at the House of Norway in Balboa Park. After breakfast, Ragnhild Amble gave a very interesting presentation of the Norwegian Seters (mountain farms)Traditions. She shared information about hand churned butter and the process of making goat cheeses during the summer season. She passed around several photos includ-ing the farm area of Norway where she was raised. We look forward to seeing many of our Valhall Lodge members (men, woman and friends) at our Annual LOV Christmas Luncheon & Program, Saturday December 10th. This year it is being held at the House of Pacific Relation-Hall of Nations, in Balboa Park. Cupids Catering will be serving us a holiday inspired meal. Dr. Anne-Charlotte Harvey is providing us with another professional directed scene reading from the Hedda Gabler parody. The cast of readers will be the same that read at our 30th Anniversary Luncheon last April: Dr. Michael Harvey, Dr. Peter Larlham, our own Susan Cody and Jean Shogren. See details on page 9 of the November Newsletter and RSVP by December 2nd. Wishing all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Dale Roybal, LOV President

LOV to Read: Helen, Dale, Lettie, Barbara, Joyce O. Front Row: Anne H., Tam, Sandra 10-29-16 at House of Norway, Balboa Park. Discussed Vilhelm Moberg's "Unto A Good Land"

Lille Butikken workers Sandra Yeaman and Amelia Murguia.

LOV members Barbara Evje and Rosalie Olson at the Lille Butikken.


CALL TO ORDER: President Susan Cody called the meeting to order at 7:05 PM. DRAPED IN HONOR: The Charter was draped in honor of Mari Rem and Don Stewart. Both were long time members who contributed in many ways to Valhall over the years. A moment of silence was held, and our deepest sympathies are ex-tended to both families. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: The minutes of the September Meeting were accepted as printed in the October Valhall Viking, No. 8. COMMITTEE and DIRECTOR RE-PORTS: Membership: Aprell reported that one new member has signed up online. Her name is Letty Cotta and she was referred to the lodge by Helen Johnson. Secretary: The lodge received two lovely Thank You cards. Millie Wright expressed thanks for the sympathy card on the pass-ing of her mother, and Anne and Oddvar Hoidal for the lodge’s congratulations on their 50th Wedding Anniversary. Social director: (1) Judy reported that she could use some extra committee help for the Lutefisk Dinner. Millie Wright was involved in an auto accident on the way to tonight’s meeting, and she may not be able to help on Saturday. Millie suffered whip-lash but should recover soon. (2) 68 people have signed up so far for Saturday’s social; this number is lower than usual. (3) PayPal is available as an option to pay for the socials. It is still fine to pay in the traditional way with a personal check or cash. (4) The potluck Christmas Social is Dec. 17 and Ellen Spitzer is chairing the com-mittee. House of Norway has been invited to join us this year. Cultural: (1) Sven reported about the October Krettstevne held in Banning. At-tendance was low, around 30 to 35. They had very good food this year, including excellent soup made by Susan Cody. Some people expressed that they think Banning is too far away, it is about a 1 ½ hour drive from San Diego. Sven explored changing the venue to a Camp Pendleton site near San Onofre, but due to certain regulations

and space constraints this was not a good option and it will remain at Banning next year. This is the October social for the lodge, but very few participate. He hopes more will attend next year. Even with low attendance, $1420 was still made for Camp Norge. (2) Sven talked about the Stoughton High School Dancers who are coming to San Diego in March. Plans are still being fi-nalized about locations of their perfor-mances. They will also perform in venues arranged by other Southern CA lodges. They may be using hotels for lodging, but Sven will let us know if home stays need to be arranged. Newsletter: (1) Arlene reported that our publishing company delayed printing and mailing of our newsletter this month. They said it was overlooked with all the election printing they were doing. They apologized and are mailing it today at no charge to us. (2) Arlene is finalizing the directory for 2017. Please let her know of any changes that need to be made, either by emailing or calling her. Erik Nilsen added that it would be a good idea for everyone to check their listing in the 2016 directory, to see if any changes to personal information need to be made. Website: Steve Rawlinson explained how to find the PayPal link on the website. Historian: Jean Shogren reminded us that the Historian position is open, and that it isn’t a difficult job. Corporation: Allen Johannesen reported that the meeting was held tonight, prior to lodge meeting. Sunshine: (1) Wendy Hovland reported that Ingrid Lindgren is not doing well and a card was passed around for everyone to sign. She will also send a get well card to Millie Wright. (2) She sent condolence cards to the fami-lies of Mari Rem and Don Stewart. OLD BUSINESS: (1) Susan reported that she is writing a grant to request funds for our Norwegian language class. She needs two letters of support from members, Steve Rawlinson and Judy Dow volunteered to write them. (2) The lodge still has four open positions for next year, President, Vice President,

Historian and Librarian. In order to keep our charter, key positions such as President must be filled. Susan asked for nomina-tions or volunteers, there were no respons-es. Susan expressed that she is willing to stay on as President, but our by-laws state a two term limit. We did not have a cur-rent copy of our by-laws available at the meeting. It would make sense to amend the by-laws to allow additional terms. This has to be done in writing, and then ap-proved by the membership after allowing time for all to see the proposed amend-ment. There was discussion among mem-bers and it was decided that the Board will ask Susan to stay on as ‘Acting President’ until the by-laws can be amended early next year. (3) Susan reported that the Pod has been removed. NEW BUSINESS: Susan presented 25 year pins to Oddvar Hoidal, Anne Hoidal, and Thelma Johan-nesen. Congratulations to all. FINANCIAL REPORTS: Aprell Bigler read the Financial report. There was no Treasurer report as Millie was unable to attend the meeting due to her auto accident. REMARKS FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER: (1) Aprell thanked Erik Nilsen for donat-ing the rolling briefcase for her to use for all of the lodge financial records. She is very pleased with it, and posed with Eric for a picture. (2) Andy Ueland reported that the History Series “The Vikings” will be starting again on Nov. 30 (3) Jean Shogren reminded all to look at the giant “Supermoon” when they leave tonight. It is very beautiful. ADJOURNMENT: The next lodge meet-ing will be December 12. The next lodge social will be December 17. There were 36 members present and the lodge meeting was adjourned at 8:15 PM. Respectfully submitted by: Janet Weber Secretary Valhall Lodge #6-25

Minutes of the Valhall Lodge Meeting Monday, Nov. 14, 2016


Minutes of the November 14, 2016 Board Meeting of Valhall Sons of Norway, Inc.

The regular November meeting of Valhall Sons of Nor-way Inc. Board was held prior to the November meeting of Valhall lodge No 6-025. It was called to order by President Allen Johannesen at 6:40PM. Present: President Allen Johannesen, Secretary Aprell Bigler, and Directors Andreas Ueland and Susan Cody. Vice President Sigurd Stautland, Treasurer Rick Hausvik and Director Don Balmer were absent. The minutes of the regular board meeting held on May 9, 2016 were read and approved. The “First Quarter of 2016” treasurer report was re-viewed and discussed. It was moved, seconded and passed to accept the treasurer report. Unfinished Business: Review the “Second and Third Quarter of 2016” treasurer report. New Business: None Good of the Order: None The meeting was adjourned at 6:55PM. The next regular meeting of the Valhall Sons of Norway Inc. Board will be on February 13, 2017 at 6:30PM, pri-or to the February Valhall lodge meeting. Respectfully submitted, Aprell Bigler, Secretary

In Memory

Donald Stewart

Sept. 11, 1940 –Nov. 8, 2016

Donald Stewart passed away at age 76 on November 8, 2016 at Kaiser Hospital. Donald was admitted to Kaiser Hospital on Sunday as he had fallen critically ill. Donald passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Tuesday, November 8th. Donald was a long and faithful member of Sons of Norway, having joined in 1992. Donald was a member of our favorite singing group, Mannskor, and was an active member of Valhall and enjoyed coming to the Valhall dinners. Donald will be greatly missed by all his friends. Our deepest heartfelt sympathy goes out to Donald Stewart's son,

Mike Stewart, and his daughter, Holly Stewart ,and grandson and family.

A gofundme account has been created for Holly Stew-art to raise money to help pay for funeral expenses and other expenses.

If you would like to donate, please go to www.gofundme.com and search for Holly Stewart. Her gofundme headline is Emergency Leave and there is a picture of her and her son.

Tubfrim There are many ways in which we are asked to assist our fellow human beings who are in need. Participation in the Tubfrim program is one of the more simple yet success-ful ways to do just that. Tubfrim is an organization in Norway that resells cancelled stamps and donates the proceeds to help children with disabilities. Sons of Nor-way is proud to support Tubfrim in their work to support children in need. In 1928 Ditlef Frantzen, postmaster of the small Norwe-gian town of Nesbyen, got the idea to collect and market canceled stamps as a way of raising funds for the Tuber-culosis Association in Norway. Within a few years, his idea caught on and many communities in Norway and beyond were collecting and sending bags of canceled stamps to Nesbyen.

When Frantzen left Nesbyen in 1943, he donated his stamp collecting institution to the Norwegian Health Ser-vice. Since tuberculosis is no longer the threat to health that it once was, today disabled and needy children re-ceive the proceeds from the resale of the stamps. Last year Tubfrim made a profit of 520,000 Kroner (that’s almost $80,000). How can I help? To help Tubfrim do its crucial work, simply clip canceled stamps from envelopes, leaving at least a quarter of an inch around the edge. Bring your stamps to any of our lodge events and give them to Susan Cody, our Tubfrim Chairperson.


Erik Nilsen presented Aprell Bigler with a rolling cart for Valhalls Financial records at the Nov. Lodge meeting.

Carol Amundsen showing banner from her father’s band that used to play at Valhall events. Rosalie Olson is beside her.

Ragnhild Amble gave an interesting talk about her hometown and the seder farms in Valdres at the Nov LOV meeting

Sandra Yeaman, Else Ottesen, and Joyce Oen packaging baked goods for the Lille Butikken.

Ragnhild Amble and Eldbjorg Backous at the LOV meeting with their door prizes.

Anne and Oddvar Hoidal and Thelma Johannesen receiving their 25 year membership certificate from Susan Cody at the November Lodge meeting.


Judy Sawyer won the Kransekake raffle prize at Lutefisk Din-ner.

Janet Michka filling krumkake at Lutefisk Dinner.

Part of the Lutefisk Dinner committee, Anita, Arlene, Graciela, Judy, Mary, and the Hoffmans.

Bartender Maury Lee with Barbara Evje at the Lutefisk Din-ner

Adding to the ambience at the Lutefisk dinner in their Bunads are: Rosalie, Wendy, Wendy’s daughter, Susan and Jean.


VALHALL LODGE OFFICERS FOR 2017-2018

President Susan Cody

Vice President VACANT

Counselor VACANT

Secretary Janet Weber

Asst.Secretary Janet Kylstad Coulon

Financial Secretary Aprell Bigler

Treasurer Millie Wright

Social Director Judy Sawyer

Asst. Social Director Joyce Oen

Cultural Committee Sven Olsen

Marshal Maury Lee

Assistant Marshal VACANT

Greeter Lou Coover

Historian VACANT

Librarian VACANT

Co-Musician Joyce Olsen

Musician Joyce Olsen &

Ragnhild Amble

Editor Arlene LaBree

Assistant Editor Steve Rawlinson

Foundation Director Rick Hausvik

Publicity Director Sven Olsen

Youth Director Myla Coleman

Sports Director Ellen Spitzer

Trustee 1st Year Judy Sawyer

Trustee 2nd Year Joyce Oen

Trustee 3rd Year Raymond Johnsen

Auditors Allen Johannesen

Thelma Johannesen

Sigurd Stautland

Corporation Directors: Allen Johannesen

Sigurd Stautland

Rick Hausvik

Aprell Bigler

Don Balmer

Andrea Ueland

Please consider volunteering for one of our Vacant spots, we really need your help to keep Valhall alive and func-tioning.

Family Membership FREE membership to individuals, age 16 through 23, who are lineal descendants of a current Sons of Norway member or resides in the same household as a Sons of Norway member. If qualified, these individuals can be-come member and not pay dues under the “Family Mem-bership” program. Please sign up an Unge Venner today so he/she can begin enjoying the benefits of this FREE membership and start learning about their Norwegian heritage. Contact Aprell Waymire-Bigler at [email protected] for a membership application. Or you can provide me with the Unge Venner's name, address, date of birth and the current members name.

Heritage Membership Heritage Membership is FREE for children (a daughter or son, granddaughter or grandson, niece, nephew, cousin) age 15 and younger who have a Sons of Norway family member in good standing. Please sign up a child for Heritage Membership today so he/she can begin learning about their Norwegian herit-age. Contact Aprell Waymire-Bigler at [email protected] to sign up or get more information.

Emailed Newsletters If you have an email but have not shared it with Valhall, please consider doing it now. We NOTIFY via email when the newsletter is available online and send the link to it. We do not send a file. There are sometimes announcements sent by email for local Norwegian events, changes of schedule, and other notices that are timely and may be too late for next newsletter. Send your email address to Aprell Bigler at [email protected]


Valhall Lodge 6-25- Sons of Norway Ascension Lutheran Church

5106 Zion Ave. San Diego, CA 92120

Installation of Officers and

January Social

Saturday January 21, 2017 Social Hour 5:30 pm Dinner Served at 6:30 pm Installation Ceremony follows Menu Roast Beef Carved on Site with Au Jus Chicken with Lemon and Capers Green Beans Ambrosia Caesar Salad Pineapple Upside-down Cake Coffee, Tea Dinner Prepared by Cupids Catering

Adults $18.00 - Reservations Needed by Jan. 17th (for Cupids) Pay online with PayPal or

Mail to: Millie Wright, 14215 Pecan Park Lane #5A, El Cajon, CA 92021 Or call 719-443-0942

Members’ Children/Grandchildren15 and under- Free Full time Student members of Valhall under 25- Free


A Little in English

Why Norwegians are Driving More Slowly Norwegian motorists have slowed their pace year after year. A wild theory has been that older drivers are slow-ing things down. Now researchers have studied the trend. Several times in recent years traffic authorities have been able to determine that motorists of all ages are slowing down. Data from monitors in areas around the country with a speed limit of 80 kilometers per hour (50 miles per hour), show that the average speed has fallen by 1 kilo-meter per hour (0.62 mph) over the course of five years. It’s not very much, but still a clear break with the tenden-cy that traffic authorities were seeing decades earlier, which was that motorists were steadily driving faster. Surveyed and Interviewed Traffic researchers stood on the roadside and interviewed 204 motorists who passed the monitors. In addition, they recorded license plates and extracted data from the Motor Vehicle Registry of the 3,750 cars and car owners who passed. One of the goals of this study was to determine how much older age among motorists has had an effect on speed reduction. Increased age is not important “We conclude that the in-creased age of the drivers explains maybe 25 percent of the speed reduction. Most of the decline in speed is ex-plained by other factors,” says researcher Torkel Bjørn-skau of TØI (Transportøkonomisk institutt, the Institute of Transport Economics). One such factor is that more cars being on the roads causes motorists to slow down. Another factor is that fewer people are driving recklessly on Norwegian roads. Why there are fewer reckless driv-ers, researchers don’t know. One possible explanation is the increase of boxes with speed counters. Another possi-ble explanation is the increased media attention on road safety and speed. Gender, engine size and make of car In this study re-searchers also found that cars with an owner aged 35-44 were driven fastest. After that, speed sinks steadily with increasing age. The researchers also looked at the drivers' gender. They did not find that speed held any connection with the car driver's gender. Some researchers, however, saw that cars with larger engines are driven faster than cars with small engines. And newer cars are driven faster than old cars.

A Little in Norsk

Derfor kjører norske bilister sta-dig saktere Norske bilister har satt ned farten år etter år. En het teori har vært at flere eldre bilførere får det til å gå saktere. Nå har forskere sett på saken. Flere ganger de siste årene har trafikkmyndighetene kun-net konstatere at bilistene setter ned farten. Tall fra målere plassert ulike steder i landet med fartsgrense på 80 km/t, viser at snitthastigheten her har gått ned med 1 km/t i løpet av fem år. Ikke så veldig mye, men likevel et klart brudd med den tendensen trafikkmyndighetene så gjen-nom flere tiår tidligere, som var at bilistene kjørte stadig fortere. Målte og intervjuet Nå har trafikkforskere stilt seg opp i veikanten og intervjuet 204 bilister som passerte disse målepunktene. I tillegg registrerte de nummerskiltene og hentet data fra Motorvognregisteret om 3750 biler og bileiere som passerte. Ett av målene med denne studien var å slå fast hvor mye økt alder blant bilistene har hatt å si for fartsnedgangen. Økt alder ikke viktigst – Vi konkluderer med at økt alder på bilførerne kanskje forklarer 25 prosent av fartsnedgangen. Det meste av fartsnedgangen skyldes altså andre forhold, sier forsker Torkel Bjørnskau ved TØI (Transportøkonomisk institutt). En slik faktor er at flere biler på veiene, får bilistene til å sette ned farten. En annen faktor er at færre råkjører på norske veier. Hvorfor færre råkjører, vet ikke forskerne. En mulig forklaring er stadig flere bokser med fartsmålere. En annen mulig forklaring er den økte medieoppmerksomheten på traf-ikksikkerhet og fart.

Kjønn, motorstørrelse og bilmerke I denne studien fant forskerne også at biler med en eier i alderen 35-44 år blir kjørt fortest. Deretter synker hastigheten jevnt og trutt med økende alder. Forskerne så også på bilførernes kjønn. De fant ikke at farten som ble holdt hadde noen sammenheng med bilførers kjønn. Noe forskerne imidler-tid så, var at biler med større motor blir kjørt raskere enn biler med liten motor. Og nyere biler blir kjørt fortere enn gamle biler.

Excerpted and translated from: http://forskning.no/bil-og-trafikksamfunn-samferdsel/2016/08/derfor-kjorer-norske-bilister-stadig-saktere

Oatmeal Lace Cookies From SON Recipe Box

Ingredients ½ Cup butter or margarine 1½ Cup regular rolled oats 1 Egg ⅔ Cup sugar 1 Tsp. baking powder 1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour Instructions 1. Melt the butter in a small saucepan and stir in the oat-meal. 2. Beat egg until foamy with the sugar. Mix together the baking powder and flour and stir into the egg mixture along with the oatmeal mixture. 3. Drop batter, 1 level tablespoon at a time, onto greased and floured baking sheets, 2-3" apart. 4. Bake at 375°F for 10 minutes or until golden brown. 5. Place baking sheets on wire racks to cool, about 1 minute (cookies should still be hot and flexible, but cooled until firm enough to move). Quickly lift cookies with a spatula. 6. Store airtight at room temperature 2 or 3 days; freeze for longer storage. Makes about 2 dozen.

Social Committees

December 17 Christmas Potluck and Party Ellen Spitzer Aprell & Don Bigler Doug & Jerrilyn Hovland Amelia & David Murguia Kim & Bob Bardin Wendy Hovland-Henry Kaitlyn Hovland Cody & Sara Wheeland January 21, 2017 Installation of Officers, Social Helga Moore Lou and LaVonne Coover Jean and Everett Shogren Rosalie Olson Sue Fouquette Vulfie Munson

Christmas Gift Idea Give the Gift of Sons of Norway this Christmas. Do you have a loved one who is looking for a way to connect with their Norwegian roots? Maybe a friend who’s interested in exploring Nordic cooking? Consider giving a membership to Sons of Norway this holiday season. As you know, there’s so much to being a Sons of Norway member – whether it’s connecting with fellow Norwegians in the lodge or exploring the culture on their own, your loved ones will fuel their interests with a Sons of Norway membership. A gift membership to Sons of Norway opens up a world of benefits for its recipients: like the outstanding Viking magazine, a welcoming network of lodges, cultural pro-grams that introduce Norwegian arts and crafts or valua-ble discounts on things like airfare, hotels and so much more. How many other holiday gifts can give so much? A gift membership doesn’t only benefit its recipient; it’s great for your lodge, too. Giving a membership to a loved one is a great way to introduce them to lodge, es-pecially if they aren’t already familiar with Sons of Nor-way. In fact, many people who’ve been given gift mem-berships across the organization have gone on to be long-term members of lodges. If you’re interested in giving a gift membership for Christmas, contact Sherry Gorse, Membership Services Coordinator at (800) 945-8851.



“Every Member Get a Member”

Starting January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016 District Six has a special membership re-

cruitment 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 re-

ceive a $5.00 gift card from the District. No limi-tation on the number of members you may re-

cruit. Send the form copy to: Luella Grangaard, PO Box 832,

Morongo Valley, CA 92256 For further information contact your local lodge

Vice President or District Six Vice President Luella Grangaard 760-363-7704 or

[email protected].

SERVICES DIRECTORY

Financial Benefits Counselor Pat Kelly (818) 986-7199 [email protected] Valhall Web Master Steve Rawlinson

[email protected] Sunshine Committee: Ingrid Lindgren (858) 277-3376 Wendy Hovland-Henry 858-451-7964 Blood Bank Representative David Murguia (619) 755-3297 Tubfrim Chairperson Susan Cody 619-303-5220

Rosemaling Classes Carmen Cleary (619) 922-6071

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.

Look to

SONS OF NORWAY For

Affordable Insurance and Great Annuities.

All financial products are Guaranteed with no risk

Estate Planning Retirement Planning Life and Term Insurance

Contact our FBC Financial Benefits Counselor For California:

Pat Kelly: Tel: 818-986-7199 Cell: 818-667-6627 Fax: 818-905-5785 Email: [email protected]

This is a service provided by Sons of Nor way International for Members ONLY! You cannot find earnings rates as good as SON offers in other major financial insti tutions

mailto:[email protected]


DISTRICT SIX 6TH ANNUAL BUNAD CAMP

MAY 6-9, 2017 LIMITED TO 12 STUDENTS

To be held at Camp Norge, 250 Canyon Mine Road, Alta, CA

With Sue Sutherland Sue Sutherland studied apparel and textile design man-ufacturing, and learned to make bunader from Thor-bjorg Ugland and Molle Horn, both from Heimen Husflid in Oslo. For many years she embroidered bunader for Odden’s Norsk Husflid in Wisconsin, until she purchased the bunad part of their business in the mid 1990s. Since then she has been mak-ing bunader, teaching bunad courses, and offering authentic materials and accesso-ries through her store, Bunad Butikken, in Ely, Minneso-ta. Sue travels to Norway once a year to pur-chase products for her business and continues her study of the various construction techniques and styles used on bunader from all of the areas of Norway. (Zone 8 Director Bev Moe, Trollheim Lodge #110)

REGISTRATION FOR DISTRICT SIX SofN MEMBERS ~ $300

(In addition to LODGING AND MATERIALS)

$350 FOR NON-MEMBERS

All about Bunads Bunads come in many varieties, ranging from those exquisitely embellished with trims or embroidery on wool, or with no embroidery at all and made of cotton. Each area of Norway has a different bunad (national costume) design. This Camp is for anyone who wishes to construct their own authentic formal or everyday bunad or an authentic purse, cap, shawl, belt, or blouse to complete their costume, whether it is elaborate or simple. Sue will help you make the bunad you have always dreamed of. FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER, go to: www.sofn6.org / www.campnorge.org

OR email Ruth DeLattre at [email protected]

Valhall Viking

December 2016

December

10 Sat LOV Christmas Luncheon 12 Mon Lodge Meeting 17 Sat Juletrefest Christmas Party & Potluck

January

7 Sat LOV Meeting at Denny’s 21 Sat Installation Dinner at Lodge

Next newsletter is the

February issue

Deadline for the

February Valhall Viking is January 23, 2017.

E-mail articles to:

[email protected]

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