february 2017 volume 42 number 2 - steinfjell.com
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STEIN FJELL CONTACTS FOR 2016
Rod Skaflen, President
970.484.5459
John Baldo, Vice President
970.223.7364
Kris Bakich, Secretary
303.774.8363
Angela C-Mosher, Editor
970.669.8636
February 2017 Volume 42 Number 2
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 fi-
nancial products to its members.
President’s Corner Rod Skaflan
In gratitude to all who generously gave of their time to participate in Ski
For Light, Stein Fjell Lodge extends a hearty tusen talk! From the stand-
point of a first time participant the day went well. Airline color coded tags
were of immense help in the sorting and distribution of skier lug-
gage. Parking buses at door 600 reduced the turmoil of keeping everyone
in their respective groups. This location enhanced the handling of the
dogs. Additionally, it was a short walk for skiers using the airport courtesy
waiting room. The following is a list of those who participated in 2017 Ski
For Light :DIA Concierge: Melissa Dahlman, Laura Hughes, Sandy Sears,
Monty Devine, and Adam Larsen. Ski For Light: Heather Berg and Tim
(transportation coordinator) Snow Mountain Ranch: Alan Sommerfeld
Stein Fjell Lodge: Kathy Browne, Vicki Johnson & daughter, JoAnn Kison &
friend, Diane Maguire, Ras Erdal, Don & Kari Wright, Rick & Sandy Bilstad,
Clay & Peggy Kvasager, Ginger Ketels, Bill & Marianne Nesse, Rod Skaflen,
& friend, John Russell. Fjelldalen: Dan Schauer, and Guy Duncan. Fjell-
heim: Mike & Carol Johaneson. Vesterheim: Erik & Linda Sirnes, Jo Kirke-
naer, Linda Moss, Dan & Mary Kapsak & son & daughter. Trollheim: Bev
Moe. Storfjell: Diane Molter, and friend, and grandson
Our participation in the Global Village Museum display of European immi-
grants was well appreciated and enjoyed. Mange talk to all who made
time to exhibit their Norwegian heirlooms and histories.
Mange takk to Carol and John Baldo, Jon-Eirik, Becky, and Elliot Holm-
Johansen, Terry and Vicki Johnson, Preston and Erin Johnson and Sons Erik
and Finn for their contribution to and participation in Barnelopet 2017.
Secretary Kris Bkaich has compiled Stein Fjell's 2016 lodge hours as fol-
lows: 3698 Fraternal Hours and 1098 Community Hours. Thanks to all for
tracking and submitting their hours.
We will be accepting nominations for Stein Fjell's donations to local chari-
ties. Nominations will be voted on at the March 16th board meeting.
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March Calendar:
11: Lodge Meeting 2pm, Loveland Library
12: Daylight Savings begins
16: Board Meeting, 7pm Erdal house
17: Saint Patrick's Day
April Calendar:
NO LODGE MEETING
8: Field Trip to Viking Exhibit in Denver
Carpools available
Stein Fjell ... April 8th Field Trip
Denver Museum of Nature and Science - Vikings-Beyond
the Legend
Date: Saturday, April 8th - exhibit tour is 2PM
Cost ** Adults $25.95 ... Seniors 65+ $21.95 ...
Jrs 3-18 $19.95
Price includes general admission to the museum.
The Plan: Carpool to arrive around 10AM…enjoy the
museum…Lunch…Meet at exhibit entrance 2pm…Head
home to plunder and pillage!
Options: 1. IMAX or Planetarium programs (extra cost)
2. Arrive around 1PM for just the Viking
Exhibit.
You can make your reservation & Payment to Nancy
Dunn by the March 11th cutoff date. Full refunds if
snowed out…Bring or buy lunch there….Lockers availa-
ble…Contact Nancy Dunn soon as possible at 970-663-
2629 or at <[email protected] >
to arrange for payment…Please help with additional info
on sign up sheet
1: Kathy Browne 4: Kaitlyn Prescott
4: Summer Everson 9: Chris Johnson
9: Anthony Martineau 10: Jeanne Hanson
12: Annette Freeland 13: Ruth Dorhn
14: John Martin 20: Laura Kellogg
20: Joni Heiden 21: Christy Johnson
21: Kirsten Gjelde-Bennett 22: Midge Parkos
22: Owen Engelhardt
Meeting Reminders from Ras
For March our refreshments hosts will be: Mari-
anne & Bill Nesse (Chair), Ginger Ketels, Barbara
Nolin, and Rick Bilstad.
Vær så God”…
Sunshine Marian Erdal
Karen Everett had foot surgery on February
21st. She's on crutches for a few weeks, then goes
back and has the bandages removed to see how eve-
rything is progressing. She's been busy digitizing fami-
ly albums and we're sure doing lots of Hardanger. She
hopes to be back in circulation by late Spring. She
would appreciate any greetings-funny or otherwise!!
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Financial Benefits Counselor Mike Johaneson
If In Doubt, Ask If You Eligible For Life Insurance
An interesting statement came from the underwriters last week: Marijuana users should not
automatically be placed in a tobacco rate class. In fact, recreational and medical marijuana
users can have a standard rate like the rest of us. This conclusion comes after years of study
but for occasional users in Colorado it is good news.
I am not suggesting life insurance coverage is automatic for marijuana users. There is a chemi-
cal use questionnaire. We check your motor vehicle record and we confirm there are no rata-
ble medical conditions. But if marijuana use is the only issue, an affordable premium is likely.
Members with type II diabetes should not think they are automatically deemed uninsurable. It can happen but we
look at the age at diagnosis, the duration of the disease, the type of treatment and the blood sugar control. If you
have type II diabetes and want life insurance, please contact me and we will work with the underwriter to see what
your options might be. Mike Johaneson, 720.971.0130, [email protected]
This –N– That Ras Erdal
We are happy to announce the upcoming weddings of 2 of our young members, this summer!
Kira Wright will be married in July and Makenzie Kvasager will be married in August. We wish them much happi-
ness and still hope they'll come to help us when we call.
STEIN FJELL SHIRTS
Members have inquired if we plan to order Stein Fjell Shirts in the near future. We can place an order any time
we have a combination of 10 or more shirts. That includes Tee shirts, Polo Shirts and Sweatshirts. We have or-
dered them in white, light blue and grey. Let me know if you would like to order. I'll have samples at the March
meeting. T shirts are from small to 3XL, sweatshirts from small to XXL and Polo Shirts from small to 3XL.
Scandinavian MidSummer Festival, Estes Park, 2017. Every good party needs music, dancing, Vikings, and beer to
celebrate summer the Scandinavian way. The best party around is the Estes Park Midsummer Festival. This festival's
goal is to entertain and educate the public about Scandinavian traditions and culture and provide a place for those of
Scandinavian decent to gather and share their heritage. While the traditional day for Midsummer is June 21st, the
summer solstice. The celebration will be held the weekend of June 24th and 25th, 2017. The festival is open from
9:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Saturday and from 9:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Sunday. Friday evening the Beer Garden will be
open from 4:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. Admission is free. The Festival takes place in Bond Park, in downtown Estes Park
at the intersection of Elkhart (the main street) and MacGregor Avenue.
For more information, go to http://estesmidsummer.com
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March Program: Immigration Law: Then and Now
Stein Fjell Lodge welcomes Abbie Johnson-Weibel as a guest speaker at 2pm on
March 10, 2017 at the Loveland Library. Her topic will be .....
Immigration Law...Then and Now
Abbie is a Senior Associate at Kolko and Associates, PC. where she specializes in U.S
Immigration Law. She is licensed to practice law in Colorado and earned her Juris Doc-
tor degree from the University of Colorado Law School in 2010. Abbie's practice is fo-
cused on family based immigration, removal defense, children's immigration issues
and related litigation. Abbie is recognized as a national expert in the field of immigra-
tion, particularly with immigration issues affecting children. Abbie grew up in Love-
land, Colorado. In her time away from the office, Abbie is an avid long-distance run-
ner, yogi, gardener, and world traveler. She is also an American Sailing Association
certified bareboat skipper.
Rabarbrakake—Rhubarb Cake from Norwegian National Recipes
1/4 Cup butter, 1/3 cup whole milk, 2 eggs, 1 cup sugar, 1 & 1/4 cup flour, 1 & 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1 large stalk rhu-
barb, powdered sugar (optional), whipped cream for serving (optional)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a nine inch pan.
Melt butter in small saucepan over low heat. Stir in milk and set aside to cool slightly.
Beat eggs and sugar on high for a minute or two, let them get light and fluffy. Reduce the speed to
low and slowly pour in the milk and butter. Mix in the flour and baking powder until just incorpo-
rated, then pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading the top into an even layer with a spatu-
la.
Trim the rhubarb and cut into quarter inch slices on the diagonal. Scattere slices evenly over the top
of the cake.
Bake for about 40 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool on rack for about 5
minutes then remove from pan and continue cooling.
Sweater Day
February meeting
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Norwegian Arts & Crafts Class: Rosemaling
This class is part of an outreach program by the Vester-
heim
Norwegian Museum in Decorah Iowa to spread the
knowledge of Norwegian Arts and Crafts.
Rosemaling for Beginners in Oils in Colorado - Through
the Vesterheim Folk Art School 2017 Classes and taught by
Louise Bath. Vesterheim is coming to you with a Sons of
Norway collaboration class! Learn the basics of rosemaling
- the basic strokes and how they are used in Telemark and Hallingdal styles. These skills will be taught
within the context of a brief history of folk art painting in Norway and information about the various re-
gional styles. You'll learn about a basic oil color palette, brushes and their care, background colors, how
to background properly, and use of varnishes. Steps to develop and design using old sources and how to
transfer onto a project will be covered. A "kit" with all necessary supplies can be purchased for $38. You
will have several finished pieces at the end of the class.
Level of Instruction: Beginners and those who want to increase their skills.
Class will be held at Sons of Norway Trollheim Lodge, 6610 W. 14th Av., Lakewood, Colorado from June
27 to 30 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The Cost is $260 for Vesterheim Norwegian American Museum mem-
bers and Sons of Norway members. For non-members, the cost is $310.
Louise Bath started taking Rosemaling classes in Denver, Colorado 25 years ago and attended her first
class at Vesterheim in Decorah, Iowa in 2005. Since then, she has visited the museum yearly for classes
and study. In 2013, she first entered the annual National Exhibition of Folk Art in the Norwegian Tradition
and found the challenge a very valuable experience. She first went to Norway in 2013 and in 2016 she
participated in the Vesterheim Folk Art Study Tour to Norway which further broadened her knowledge. In
2012,, she began teaching Rosemaling at Trollheim Lodge in Lakewood. In teaching others, she says she
has gained as much as her students. She is eager to share her knowledge with others and not let this
beautiful art be forgotten!
All the details of this course can be found on the Vesterheim Norwegian American Website.-Click on Folk
Art School-Click on Find a Class-Click on Rosemaling and Painting-Click on Rosemaling for Beginners in
Oils, June 27-30,2017 - taught by Louise Bath. Registration can be
done on-line or by phone 563.382.9681
Two important points are:-Vesterheim is giving their museum mem-
ber discount to SON members, saving $50-Taking this class will take
painters through at least two levels of the SON Rosemaling Cultural
Skills course.
This class will be in the week following the Estes Park Scandinavian
Midsummer Festival, June 24 and 25, so come early and enjoy the
dancing, crafts and Viking Re-enactors at Estes Park.
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Stein Fjell Lodge meets on (usually) the
second Saturday of the month at 2pm,
in the Loveland Library which is located
at :
300 North Adams Avenue, Loveland,
CO 80537, in the Gertrude Scott
Meeting room, 1st level.
Board meetings are held on the third
Thursday of every other month at the
home of a member.
YOU ARE WELCOME TO JOIN US!!