Valhall Viking. VALHALL LODGE 6-25 SAN DIEGO, CA April 2018, #3

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1 Valhall Viking VALHALL LODGE 6-25 SAN DIEGO, CA April 2018, #3 Message from the President Spring has sprung! The Easter bunny has probably hopped around the corner by the time this newsletter gets out. Soon it will be time for our summer break again! I am heading to the Rosemaling Seminar at Camp Norge at the end of the month. I am looking forward to painting and gabbing with the other folks that are attending. Hopefully, I won t have snow and hail and rain, (and a flat tire) like the last time I went up there! My plan is to continue on to Salt Lake City where I will do some geneology research at the Mormon library. Then home through Las Vegas. Fritz and I will have a great time, I am sure. Thank you to Judy and her team for a great salmon dinner. The food was delicious and the gathering was quite nice. Tusen takk to alt. Thank you so much to the members who have volunteered to be delegates to the District convention this year. Rick, Arlene, Maury, Graciela, Marc and I will be heading up to the Napa wine country this June. I hope that you will be coming to the April social where we will be having a barbecue. As a special bonus, we will also be celebrating Sig Stautland s 90 th birthday that evening with cake and champagne. Or sparkling cider, if you prefer. Gratulerer med dagen, Sigurd! Vennlig hilsen, Susan God Påske VALHALL LODGE 6-25 Meetings and Socials at Ascension Lutheran Church 5106 Zion Ave. San Diego, CA Upcoming Lodge Events Lodge Meeting Mon. Apr. 9, pm Lodge Social Anniversary Celebration Apr. 21, 2018 Newsletter Deadline: Apr. 23rd, 2018 For more Valhall News and Information, visit our website at:

2 Ascension Lutheran Church 5106 Zion Ave., San Diego, CA Spring Picnic and White Elephant BINGO Saturday, April 21, :30 Meet Your Neighbor 5:30 Picnic Time (White Elephant Bingo after picnic) Menu Pulled Pork Sandwiches Chicken Corn on the Cob Potato Salad Carrot and Raisin Salad Fresh Seasonal Fruit Desert Coffee-Iced Tea $15.00 per person with advance reservation, $20.00 at door. Children ages 10 and under $8.00 This is a catered dinner at the Lodge (address at top) Each person attending please bring a white elephant item suitable for a man or woman Deadline reservation by April 17, 2018 Please call or send reservations to Millie Wright Millie Wright Pecan Park Lane, #5A, El Cajon, CA grandmom2dach@gmail.com.

3 Lodge Officers for Lodge Opportunities WE NEED YOU!! The nominating committee is looking to fill several lodge officer positions for We encourage old and new members to become lodge officers. It is very rewarding and a great way to meet many of the members. We need members to fill the following lodge officer positions: President Vice President Secretary Assistant Marshal Musician Librarian Foundation Director Publicity Director Cultural Director VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Please consider filling one of these lodge positions. If you are interested, please contact one of people on the Nominating Committee. We can send you a description of the job position and will answer any questions you have about the positions. Aprell Bigler aprellw@aol.com Arlene LaBree lodgeofvalhall.com Myla Coleman mycokapi@yahoo.com The current officers will be ending their terms in December. The new officers and returning officers will be installed in January 2019 President Susan Cody Vice-President Vacant Counselor Rick Hausvik Secretary Janet Weber Assist. Secretary Janet Coulon Financial Secretary Aprell Bigler Treasurer Millie Wright Social Director Judy Sawyer Assist. Social Director Joyce Oen Cultural Director Sven Olsen Marshal Maury Lee Assistant Marshal Steve Rawlinson Greeter Lou Coover Historian Janet Coulon Librarian Vacant Musician Ragnhild Amble Musician Joyce Olsen Editor Arlene LaBree Assistant Editor Steve Rawlinson Foundation Director Rick Hausvik Publicity Director Sven Olsen Youth Director Myla Coleman =5783 Sports Director Ellen Spitzer Webmaster Steve Rawlinson Trustee (3 years) Raymond Johnsen Trustee (1 year) Joyce Oen Trustee (2 years) Judy Sawyer Auditors: Allen Johannesen Thelma Johannesen Sig Stautland Corporation Directors Andy Ueland Don Balmer Susan Cody Corporation Officers President Allen Johannesen Vice President Sigurd Stautland Secretary Aprell Bigler Treasurer Rick Hausvik Valhall Viking 3 April 2018

4 Happy Birthday Gratulerer Med Dagen! April Birthdays 3 Patricia Becker 5 Kevin De Nino 6 Philip Lotze 9 Andy Ueland 14 Heather Bardin 15 Dr Danny Keiller 17 Norman Magneson 18 Lillian Jansen 20 Kenneth Lindebrekke 22 Doris Anderson I 22 Dean Seiler 22 Charles Sundry 24 Sig Stautland Don Lesney It is with a heavy heart and great sadness that I share with you the passing of Don Lesney. I received word from Sig and Tam Stautland that Don passed away today, Monday, March 19, He was 87 years old. Don was a long and faithful member of Sons of Norway and Valhall Lodge having joined in Don was active in our lodge for many years having been the President of Valhall and preformed the duties of Treasurer and Corporation Director for many years. Don will be greatly missed by all of his Valhall friends. Our deepest sympathy goes out to the Lesney family. There is no obituary to share at this time A memorial service for Don Lesney will be held on Saturday April 14th at 2 p.m. at 9607 Murray Drive in La Mesa with Refreshments served after the service at the house - Submitted by Aprell Waymire Barnas Klubb Crafts, Cooking, & Culture Valhall Lodge Kids Activities at Socials SDBIF Hiking Vikings Chuck and I would like to thank all of the Hiking Vikings who joined us on a rainy day at Mission Bay for the San Diego Brain Injury Foundation's surviveheadstrong - Walk for Recovery. There were over 600 walkers who participated in what is one of the largest gatherings of brain injury suriviors, families and professionals in San Diego County. Other members of Valhall made donations to the Foundation. The funds raised go to support the mission of the Foundation--to improve the quality of life for brain injury survivors and their families living in San Diego County. We really appreciate your support! Susan Hansen Hiking Vikings at DeAnza Cove, San Diego Valhall Viking 4 April May

5 CALL TO ORDER: President Susan Cody called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. DRAPED IN HONOR: The Charter was draped in honor of Ruth Vik. Ruth was born on July 29, 1926 and has been a long and faithful member of Valhall Lodge since The lodge sends our deepest condolences to the family of Ruth. She passed away on Dec. 7, APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes for the February lodge meeting printed in the March Valhall Viking #2 were approved with one correction. The phone # for Lizzie Riiber was missing the city code. The phone # should be: to reach an attendant, or to reach her directly. COMMITTEE AND DIRECTOR REPORTS: Social: (1) Judy reported there are 32 reservations so far for the upcoming Salmon Dinner Social. It is also St. Patrick s Day and that will be part of the theme. She encouraged members to make their reservation by Wednesday to help with planning. (2) She reported that the February Lapskaus Social went very well. Youth: Myla reported that the adult red and blue T-shirts have been ordered and should be here by the end of March. She is planning to order more child T-shirts and try tie-dying them this time. The printing will be in white and will show through the tie die colors. OLD BUSINESS: (1) We will be sending 6 delegates to the upcoming District 6 convention in June. We previously elected 4 delegates, not realizing we should have 6. Rick Hausvik nominated Marc Schaefer and Maury Lee nominated Graciela Lee. Both accepted their nominations. (2) A nominating committee has already been established to fill Officer Minutes of the Valhall Lodge Meeting Monday, March 12,, 2018 and Committee positions for Committee members are: Myla Coleman, Arlene LaBree and Aprell Bigler. Arlene had a printout available listing the positions to be filled. They are: President, Vice President, Secretary, Musician, Marshall, Foundation Director, Publicity Director and Cultural Director. FINANCIAL REPORTS: (1) Millie Wright presented both the Treasurer s and financial reports. (2) Millie received a thank you card from the District Century Club, thanking us for being members, and reminding us to renew. This membership helps support Camp Norge. REMARKS FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER: (1) Marc Schaefer reported that there will be a Norway Proclamation on Tuesday, May 15, 10AM at 202 C St, 12 th floor lobby (Golden Hall). Pictures will be taken, so be sure to wear bunads or red, white & blue clothing. (2) The Kjell Holmes memorial, originally planned for March 17 has to be rescheduled due to a conflict at Balboa Park. Information about new date will be shared when available. (3) Ellen Spitzer reported that she has forms for the Sports Medal Program. Erling Nyhammer has earned 12 medals! 4 each in Gangmerke, Idrettsmerke and Sykklemerke. Congratulations Erling! She plans to present them to Erling at the Salmon Dinner. Judy s grandson Gino and Ellen s son Cameron each earned 4 medals in Idrettsmerke. Congratulations boys! (4) Sven reported that Ola and Karin Brevig have moved to an assisted living home in Solana Beach. They are quite happy with their new place. (5) Malla Gilbertson has moved to an assisted living home in El Cajon. (6) Janet W. reported that 4 members (Janet W, Janet C, Millie and Else) participated in the Brain Injury Walk on March 10. We were sad that Sven couldn t join us this year, but bravely carried on the Valhall Hiking Viking tradition! ADJOURNMENT: The next social will be March 17, and the next lodge meeting will be April 9. The next board meeting is tonight, directly after the lodge meeting. There were 25 members present and the lodge meeting was adjourned at 7:28 PM. Respectfully submitted by: Janet Weber Secretary, Valhall Lodge #6-25 Ellen Spitzer presenting medals to Erling Nyhammer. Valhall Viking 5 April 2018

6 LOV NOTES March 2018 Next Meeting: April 7 at 9:00 a.m. Denny s Restaurant in Fletcher Hills Hostesses: Peggy Gere, Wilma Springer and Janet Michka An Internet search for Spring holidays led me to an article at Parent.com called 10 Random Spring Holidays You Need to Celebrate. Facebook made me aware of National Puppy Day, but I m sad to have missed I Want You to Be Happy Day and National Potato Chip Day. Good news: Something on a Stick Day is coming up on March 28, and on April 9 you can go by the name you always wanted on Name Yourself Day. As a child, my unusual first name was somewhat annoying because our family name was Joy; you can imagine the confusion when a common first name turned out to be my surname. I m glad I didn t get my brother s choice; I would have been one of a million Debbies in my generation. In March, Girl Scouts celebrated our founding on March 12, 1912 with an event called Thinking Day: troops or groups learn about Scouting around the world by choosing a country, preparing a display and offering a sample of the country s cuisine. My team was gently influenced to pick Norway, as I have shared many Norwegian treats like lefse and gjetost at the holidays and potlucks. I made half a batch of waffles at home but brought some to cook at the event so that the scent wafted through the room. See the page of Fun Facts, compiled by my co-workers (pg, 13) FYI, I let them know that IKEA is from our neighbor Sweden Scholarships & Camperships District Six offers up to three $1000 Academic Scholarships each year to deserving Unge Venner members who are attending any accredited post-secondary schooling or training institution. The District President annually appoints a Scholarship committee to evaluate the applicants and determine the recipients. District Six offers a $1,000 scholarship for a Heritage or Unge Venner member to attend Skogfjorden Norwegian Language Camp operated by Concordia College in Bemidji, MN. Life at Skogfjorden is infused with Norwegian language and culture from the moment you wake up participating in small language learning groups, cultural and camp activities, sports, dance, and song until the close of the day. Two 50% cost of tuition Camperships to Trollfjell Folkehøgskule and two 50% cost of tuition Camperships to Camp Trollfjell are available District wide for attendance at Camp Norge s summer camps in the High Sierras between Sacramento, CA and Reno, NV. For more information about Camp Trollfjell and the Folkehøgskule, go to the District 6 website at www. sofn6.org. The adult t-shirts are ordered and should arrive in time for our April 21 Social and maybe in time for our LOV meeting on April 7. Just in time for us to look snazzy at the upcoming Syttende Mai celebrations. I ordered a few extra as well as the ones on the sign-up. Puppy Update: my husband paid dearly for inattention at the dog park. While he socialized, the little girl was spooked and ran, yanking his arm so hard that the tendon in his arm snapped. Yes, I hear you say ouch. Fortunately, it can be repaired with an outpatient procedure, scheduled for next week. I hope to see you at the upcoming myriad of Norwegian events! Myla Valhall Viking 6 April May

7 Alex Yeaman getting refreshment from bartender Marc Schaefer at March social. Judy Sawyer and Ellen Spitzer in kitchen getting the salmon dinner ready. /dinner guest Duncan King with new member Rachel Dahle at Salmon dinner. Jody and Elke Adams cleaning up after the successful and very delicious salmon dinner. Tam Stautland with Millie Wright at registration desk. Valhall Viking Joyce Oen and with her daughter, granddaughter and son-in-law. 7 April 2018

8 CALL TO ORDER: President Susan Cody called the meeting to order at 7:33 PM. There were 12 board members present: they are listed at the end of the minutes. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: The minutes from January board meeting were accepted as printed in the February Valhall Viking #1. OLD BUSINESS: (1) Rick confirmed that the Standing Rules have been revised and accepted. One change from the old rules is that affiliate dues increased to $10. (2) The By-laws are in progress and will be completed by Janet and Rick by the April lodge meeting. (3) We are seriously considering a move to the La Mesa Masonic Lodge. Several board members have visited and the Masons seem welcoming. Judy shared photos from their website of the main meeting room, and it looks nice and large enough for us. A few observations: -There is a convenient location near the kitchen for our storage shed. We would disassemble and move our current shed. -Storage in the facility is minimal. There are kitchen cabinets we can use, but they are high and we d need a stepstool to reach them. -The kitchen is equipped for our use, with 2 stoves, sink and refrigerator, but we would have to purchase coffee makers and carafes. -There is no room for a library. -There is plenty of parking. -No problem with setting up our bar. -Proposed rent would be $450/month. However, they didn t realize we don t want to pay rent for July and August. That issue needs to be discussed by the Mason s board, and we are waiting to hear back from them. -The dates we currently use for meetings and socials are available, with the exception of 2 Mondays per year. For those 2 months we would need to have meetings on the first Monday of the month. -We can hire the custodian who used to help us with cleanup after socials. Minutes of the Valhall Board Meeting Monday, March 12,, 2018 (4) Board members asked what has changed here at the church. We like the location and facility of Ascension Lutheran in general. The pastor has changed since we moved here, and the church council seems to think $600/ month is appropriate for the area. Rick mentioned that one of the church council members he talked to seemed surprised and unaware of the rent increase. He plans to see if that member can talk to the pastor, but it seems unlikely that they will decrease the rent. The church also is requesting that their name be added to our insurance policy, which is not feasible, according to the home office. Myla Coleman made a motion that we should move if we can get a 2-3 year contract with no fees for July and August. Millie Wright seconded and the motion was passed. (5) We have to give 2 months notice at Ascension Lutheran if we decide to leave. (6) Rick, Susan, Allen and Judy will help with negotiating a contract and try to make sure it will be a good fit for our lodge. They plan to include a ceiling for the amount rent can increase per year. NEW BUSINESS: (1) Since the new dues structure will provide $14 in dues from Sons of Norway instead of $5 per member starting this year, Janet W. wondered what we should do with the extra funds. Suggestions were made and it was proposed that members should get a coupon upon renewing membership, which can be redeemed for a free meal at the social of their choice. We thought that Aprell could design the coupon and implement this. (2) Janet W. asked how often members are given information about the lodge s Corporation funds. Rick has that information readily available and it was suggested that he share that financial information periodically at lodge meetings. (3) Rick Hausvik reported that our Corporation investments fluctuate with interest rates and the stock market, but the amount in the fund has been slowly decreasing. This year there will be more expenses due to the District convention in June. FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER: (1) Susan reported that Carmen is teaching rosemaling at her home every Thursday at 11:30. (2) Steve Rawlinson reminded us of the upcoming Nordic Night at the August 31 Padre s baseball game. The board meeting was attended by: Janet Weber, Steve Rawlinson, Maury Lee, Millie Wright, Janet Coulon, Susan Cody, Myla Coleman, Rick Hausvik, Sven Olsen, Ellen Spitzer, Judy Sawyer, and Arlene LaBree. Adjournment: The board meeting adjourned at 8:15 PM. The next lodge meeting will be April 9, the next social will be April 21, and the next board meeting will be July 18. Respectfully submitted by: Janet Weber Secretary Valhall #6-25 Nordic Night at Petco Park Friday, August 31st, is designated as Nordic Heritage Night at Petco Park. See flyer on next page (pg. 9) People can contact Jeanne Teveldahl Scott at jeannescot@gmail.com for more information. We are planning to tailgate before the game. We are purchasing a block of tickets in section 133 (Right Field Lower Reserved) at a discounted price of $ Valhall Viking 8 April 2018

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10 Denny s Restaurant, Fletcher Hills Hostesses: Dale Roybal and Anne Høidal 17 people attended. The meeting was called to order at 9:09 a.m. by President Myla Coleman. There were no guests at this meeting. Secretary Sandra Yeaman asked if anyone needed her to read the minutes of the February meeting as they were printed in the Valhall Viking. Jean Shogren pointed out that Helen Johnson was also one of the hostesses at the February meeting. Helen Johnson moved and Susan Cody seconded that the minutes be approved as amended. The motion carried. Treasurer Amelia Seeto-Murguia presented the Treasurer s report for February. Millie Write moved and Joyce Oen seconded that the report be accepted as presented. The motion carried. OLD BUSINESS Lille Butikken for 2018: Anne Høidal shared information about a number of items donated to LOV by Barbara Hemmingsen. Myla has measured the sweaters to get an approximation of their sizes. Anne circulated a pewter spoon. Anne agreed to check with an antique store and art gallery in La Jolla to see if they would accept the framed paintings since she believes we would receive a higher price through them. Adult T-Shirts: Myla reported she has not yet ordered the T-shirts, but she will to have them available at the March Social (March 17, 2018). LOV Hosting Schedule: Myla recirculated the hosting schedule for Hostesses are still needed for May and September. Arlene LaBree and Joyce Oen agreed to host in May. Minutes of the LOV Meeting Saturday, March 3rd, 2018 LOV Calendar of Events: Next week Myla may be able to reserve a space on the Girl Scouts campus for a special event such as a pot luck lunch similar to the one held last summer. Other options discussed included high tea at one of the area locations, such as Coral Tree tearoom at Heritage Park. Dale agreed to contact the Coral Tree tearoom to see if it would be possible to reserve space for our group on the first Saturday of June. Tam announced that LOV to Read will meet on the first Saturday of July and August to fill in for the two months LOV doesn t meet. Myla suggested the possibility of a field trip to Carlsbad Flower Fields in April. She will organize the event. Carpooling is encouraged. Myla also mentioned the possibility of our attending a free concert by a virtuoso guitarist from Grossmont College on a Saturday evening or a Sunday afternoon. Dale reported that articles in a recent issue of Vesterheim magazine report on the first king and queen of Norway and Norwegian experiences during World War I. NEW BUSINESS Sunshine Committee: Barbara Evje contacted a number of members who missed recent meetings. Cultural Committee: Tam reported that she has decided LOV to Read will resume its original summer months schedule, meeting at House of Norway at 9:00 a.m. on the first Saturday of July and August. She asked members to consider books to recommend so that at the next meeting we can choose two of them for the summer months. She would like members with recommendations to provide a short report to explain why we should consider them. Sandra recommends Being Mortal by Atul Gawande. Sandra reported that everyone she knows who has read the book believes everyone should read it. While this book is not by or about Norwegians, it is by a physician about issues of aging. For this reason Sandra believes it is an appropriate selection for our group, all of whom are at an age where discussion of aging-related issues related is appropriate. Tam recommends Knots by Gunnhild Øyehaug. Knots is a book of modern short stories which Tam learned about in a New York Times book review. For the program, Sandra read A Memory of Summer and Dale read My Last Christmas with Mom. The next prompt to spur thinking and memories is Best Friend(s). Sandra invites members willing to share their writings on any of the topics to date to do so at a future meeting. The prompts thus far in 2018 are Summer Memories The First Time Best Friend(s) FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER We marked the March birthdays and anniversaries by singing Happy Birthday to Joyce and Happy Anniversary to Myla. Millie announced she is taking reservations for the March salmon dinner. Thelma Johannesen mentioned that on her way to the meeting, she listened to an old radio broadcast of Treasure Island. One of the actors in that production was Billy Driscoll, who had been her director in one of her earliest professional performances. Dale Roybal reported on a book she recently read, The Leisure Seeker, a Valhall Viking 10 April 2018

11 touching and humorous tale of a woman with cancer who goes with her husband, who has Alzheimer s, on a cross country drive in an RV. The author is Michael Zadooroian. There is a movie out made from the book starring Donald Sutherland and Helen Mirren. Winners of the Hostess gifts were Barbara Evje, Thelma Johannesen, Anita Reith, Joyce Oen, Sandra Yeaman, Anne Høidal, and Susan Cody. Myla thanked Anne and Dale for hosting and for the plants. Myla adjourned the meeting at 11:00 a.m. Next meeting at Denny s: April 7, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. Hostesses will be Anne Peggy Gere and Wilma Springer. Respectfully submitted, Sandra Yeaman, LOV Secretary Sandra Yeaman and Dale Roybal shared their memories by reading their essays. Welcoming Spring with cheerful flowers. Hostess gift for the month. Anne Høidal showing Norwegian pewter spoon at L.OV meeting. Tusen Hjertelig Takk!! Benny Jo Hinchey Zone 7 Director Convention Raffle District 6 Convention The District 6 Convention will soon be upon us! We will be having a raffle to help defray the costs of the convention as well as contribute to the Sons of Norway Foundation. We need the support of all of our District 6 Lodges. We are asking for one special item to be donated by each lodge for this fundraiser. That can be an item-filled basket, a gift card, a special Scandinavian artifact, or whatever your lodge members want to do. Contact Susan Cody if you have a donation or suggestion. Valhall Viking 11 April 2018

12 Norwegian Deviled Eggs with Prosciutto RECIPES FROM THE S.O.N. KITCHEN 10 large eggs ¼ cup plus 1 Tbsp. mayonnaise 3 cornichons (tiny dill pickles), minced 2 Tbsp. goat cheese at room temperature 2 tsp. Dijon mustard 1½ minced shallot 2 tsp. snipped chives Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1 oz. prosciutto, torn into 20 pieces In a large saucepan, cover the eggs with cold water and bring to a boil over high heat. Remove eggs from heat and let stand in the hot water for 10 minutes. Transfer the eggs to cold water until chilled, about 5 minutes. In a medium bowl, mix the mayonnaise, cornichons, goat cheese, mustard, shallot and 1 teaspoon of the chives. Peel the eggs and halve them lengthwise. Add yolks to the bowl, mix until smooth and season with salt and pepper. Thin the mixture with 1 tablespoon milk as needed. Set the egg whites on a serving platter. Scrape the egg yolk mixture into a pastry bag fitted with a large, round tip and pipe the filling into the whites; alternatively, use a plastic ziplock bag with a corner snipped off or spoon in the filling with a teaspoon. Top each egg with a piece of prosciutto, sprinkle with the remaining 1 teaspoon of chives and serve. For a meatless option, substitute 1 oz. of thinly planed slices of Norwegian gj etost (goat cheese) for prosciutto. Discover Norway s Svalbard Experience a True Arctic Wilderness. Rich wildlife, arctic nature, and a few thousand polar bears are all found on the island of Svalbard. Known for being the world s largest untouched wilderness area, many find this untamed nature enticing. With warmer temperatures arriving, and ice encompassing the archipelago beginning to melt, visitors set out on an expedition for an unforgettable experience. The snowdrowned peaks and vast ice fields of Svalbard call to explorers longing for adventure. As the sun never seems to set in the summer months, visitors can experience the Arctic landscape by participating in a wide range of attractions all day long and into the evening. Activities include dog sledding through the snow -covered landscape, sailing around the rugged fjords and witnessing polar bears roam the sea ice, or walking around the settlements of Longyearbyen and Barentsburg. Svalbard offers visitors cultural events and festivals all year round. Only a three-hour flight from Oslo, the island of Svalbard is growing to be a tourist attraction for thousands of visitors around the world. To learn more about experiencing Svalbard, visit nordicvisitor.com/. Dining Under Water Norwegians (and tourists) will be dining under water: An extreme dining destination will soon be found submerged under the sea near a village on the southernmost coast of Norway. While other underwater restaurants exist in exotic locations like the Maldives and Dubai, Under will be Europe's first underwater restaurant and the largest in the world. Oslo-based architecture firm Snøhetta plans to construct a 6,500 square foot three-level structure with a 36-foot-wide panoramic window immersed more than 15 feet below water. It will be located at Lindesnes, in the southern part of Norway. Look for the restaurant opening in early The House of Norway is looking for volunteers to help with our lawn program on Sunday, May 13th, 2018 from 11am to 4pm. Anyone who does crafts or cooking or entertainment, is invited to come to our cottage in Balboa Park and share with the public. We also need help making waffles and serving other food. Please contact jeannescot@gmail if you can help out. Valhall Viking 12 April 2018

13 Norge The name Norway means path to the North. Gas prices are among the highest in the world, even though Norway is one of the biggest exporters of oil in the world. The cheese slicer was invented in Norway. Food prices are so high in Norway that many people travel to Sweden to buy their groceries. Girl Guides in Norway est Girl Guide Levels in Norway: Beavers (age 6 to 8) Cubs/Brownies (age 8 to 10) Scouts/Guides (age 10 to 16) Rovers (age 16 to 25) Alltid Beredt: Always Prepared. Every four years there is a week-long national jamboree for all NSF members, and usually also participants from other nations. Between national jamborees there are usually circuit camps every four years, and group camps every two years. The Grandiosa frozen pizza is the unofficial national food dish. Norway is the birthplace of modern skiing. The word ski is Norwegian for piece of wood. Example of a Norwegian campground! If you own a TV in Norway, you have to pay an annual fee of $300 USD. Norway is the 6th largest country in Europe, but only ranks 28th as far as population. Valhall Viking 13 April 2018

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16 Valhall Viking Published Monthly by SONS OF NORWAY (Valhall Lodge) 25 Arlene LaBree, Editor Blythe Road San Diego, CA NON PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID SAN DIEGO, CA PERMIT No. 960 DATED MATERIAL Please Deliver Promptly Valhall Viking April 2018 Calendar April 7 Sat Ladies of Valhall 9 Mon Lodge Meeting 18 Wed Board Meeting 21 Sat Catered Dinner Social May 5 Sat Ladies of Valhall 14 Mon Lodge Meeting 14 Mon Corp. Meeting 19 Sat Syttende Mai Social Next newsletter is the May issue Deadline for the May Valhall Viking is April 23, articles to: lodgevalhall@yahoo.com June 2 Sat Ladies of Valhall 11 Mon Combined Lodge Meeting and Social District 6 Convention Valhall Viking 16 March 2018