Sons of Norway Edvard Grieg Lodge #5-657 Cincinnati - Dayton, Ohio

From: Kim Shreve [kshreve@icesusa.org]
Sent: Monday, July 26, 2010 8:47 PM
Subject: ICES

Hello ,

My name is Kim Shreve. I work with ICES youth exchange program. I found your information at Jungle Jim’s in Fairfield. ICES is a not profile exchange student program that works to find host family for these students coming to study in the US for a school year. We have several students from Norway that we are currently trying to find homes for. I was hoping to get some help from your organization in finding homes for these studnets. All of our students come with full medical insurance and monthly monies from their natural parents to cover their personal needs, school expenses, entertainment , shopping and ect. We only ask the host family to provide a bed for the student to sleep in and food to eat while in the host family home. But most of all make them part of the family.

Here is a few of the students that I am currently working to find homes for here in the Greater Cincinnati / Ohio Area. Please call or email me if you have any questions.

(Ed note:  contact Kim Shreve for the list of students and information about them.)

Thanks for your help and consideration.

Kim Shreve
ICES Regional Administrator

Office - 513-729-7061
Fax - 888-501-1716
Toll Free - 888-365-4959
6980 Berry Blossom Court
Liberty Twp, OH 45011

http://www.ices-services.org/

From: "Jane Senn" <mamachiccks@aim.com>
Date:  Monday, July 26, 2010 at 16:08:54

I am trying to find a Norwegian fisherman knitting pattern for a specific family name. The name is Ingebretsen. They came from Aakra Karmoy in Norway. They relocated to America and settled in Washington State. Do you know how I can track down their family knitting pattern? (I'm assuming they have one since the father was a fisherman in Norway and in America)

Thanks in advance for any help you can give me

Jane Senn

I have a wedding solje given to me by my grandmother. It is probably 100 years old and has the traditional 830s silver mark and a maker's mark of Wikant A/S or A/C. Can anyone point me to a place where I might get more informatin about the brooch?

From: "Esther Charlton" <esthersofn@aol.com>
Date:  Friday, May 21, 2010 at 08:55:10

Notes regarding Tillie's photos.

This was the 37th year for the Dayton Festival and our lodge had two booths together. We had a display of cultural items and items to sell for a fundraiser. The theme this year was music and many of the photos show how countries related the theme at their booth. Many of the countries sell food and there are a couple of photos of desserts. Each day they have a parade of the countries and Jerry Elvrum, our president and his son JD carried the Norwegian flag on Sunday. There is a photo with a girl and she has a sash, she was Miss World Affair

May 17th at Kari Poe's house. There are photos of the parade from Kari's house to the gazebo at the end of her street. Also photos of members and guests enjoying the potluck in celebration of Constitution Day

Hello Everyone,

Tillie has put images on line from the Dayton International Fest and from our Lodge's May 17 celebration of Norway's Constitution Day.  The images are here:

http://picasaweb.google.com/TillieElvrum/DayIntlFestSyttendeMai2010#

Thank you, Tillie!

I am out of town and didn't get to attend either event so I hope someone who did attend will post some comments about the pictures.

Best,

Lois Evensen
Web Master

From: "Betty Larsen Hammer" <bonabh@comcast.net>
Date: Monday, May 17, 2010 at 21:05:52

Looking for a purse for Sor Trondelag Bunad....I can do the needle work....but would need the frame for the purse....any info would be appreciated

From: "James Peterson" <jc-peterson@wiu.edu>
Date: Wed, March 17, 2010 8:05 pm

(Pedarsen, changed to Peterson at Ellis Island), and I've discovered some additional information. I doubt this information will reach anyone that has further information, but it's worth a shot.

Olaf Pedarsen arrived at Ellis Island in the 1800s from Oslo, Norway. Initially, he worked as a boiler maker. Later, he moved with his son (Elmer Clyde Peterson) to logging camps "up north" and used two teams of horses to drag logs out of the forest.

Elmer met his wife, Emma Mary, who worked as a cook at the camps while working with his father. Later, Elmer became a registered engineer, had his own engineering company, and developed several patents.

Emma Mary's maiden name was Lau, and her parents were from Germany. She was born in Detroit in 1895. Elmer was born in Michigan in 1884. For Elmer and Mary, this was their second marriage.

My grandfather was their son, LeRoy Peterson, born in Detroit in 1930. My father was James Michael. I am James Charles, and this is what I know as of today.

If anyone knows ANYTHING about the surname Pedarsen, it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

James Peterson

Hello,
My name is Suzanne Seibold, maiden name Winden. I am trying to find out any family history about my father's family. He was born in Beloit WI to Gina Winden (Nygard) and to Malvin Winden. His grandfather's name was Peter Hans Winden. I am told that the Winden name used to be Jorgbrook (I am not sure of the spelling) in Norway. I grew up in CA where my father settled but am now living in MT. I want to pass on my father's family history to my children. Any help is greatly appreciated. If you are a family member or know any of my surviving family please email me at sseibold@mtintouch.net.
Thank you.

From: "Louise Gjerde" <louise-gjerde08@hotmail.com>
Date:  Monday, December 28, 2009 at 17:42:01

Hi,
My name is Louise Gjerde, I live in Ireland, Dublin i am 29 years old and I am looking for my Dad can someone help? Please.

I am looking for a man who's name is Arild Gjerde, he lives in Bergen with his family, wife Monica 2 son's and 2 daughter's. Arild I think would be in his late 50's, he has dark eye's and I know he has fair hair now.

I am looking for this man as I would like to get in contact with him and hope that may be I will be able to find him.

From: "Judy Hembd" <hembd.judy@att.net>
Date:  Sunday, December 20, 2009 at 12:28:32

I have recently moved to Mckinney Texas and am looking for somewhere to buy lefse.

From: "Kiera Kristinsdottir" <kristins.dottir@yahoo.com>
Date:  Sunday, December 6, 2009 at 19:33:49

At the Portland (Oregon)ScanFair this weekend, I met a woman wearing a wonderful long jumper-dress that I think I can say is in the style of the bunad. It was made by ODA, a company that I gather may no longer do this kind of thing. It was, I think, dark blue with a sort of pleat and a double line of metal-tone buttons vertically down the front, above and below the slightly high waist. It was a rather loose, boxy cut and the sides laced up, so that one could loosen it a bit -- after Thanksgiving dinner, for example, or if one was pregnant. This jumper was plain, no embroidery.

Does anyone have a current source for a jumper like this? Thank you so much!

From: "Patty Touve" <ptouve1@msn.com>
Date:  Saturday, November 14, 2009 at 17:19:18

I have a beautiful Genuine Norwegian Blue Bunad Women's Size 14 - 16 for sale, I am asking $599.00, plus shipping costs.

It is handmade of authentic materials by Cousin and embroidered by Aunt of the Vestergalen Islands in Norway. It was made for our Mom in 1982 she wore it to many Scandinavian functions until 2002. This Bunad was one of her most prized possessions and was taken care of accordingly (it is in very good condition). The blouse has been sewn at a thin spot and has a few very slight stains not noticable when wearing the full costume. It has silver cufflinks, waist purse and shawl.

This Bunad is made of blue wool; the skirt and bodice are made of the same fabric and color. The skirt is pleated in the front and finely pleated in the back with a band of floral embroidery at the hem. The bodice is attached to the skirt at the back and sides, and has floral design wool embroidery on the front as well as on the back and closes with two pressed costume silver hooks. The unattached purse is of the same color wool fabric as the skirt with similar embroidery on the front, closing with a costume silver clasp with a pressed floral design. The apron and shawl are made of blue and gold cotton and the shawl has a knotted fringe. The blouse is made of white linen with a band of white embroidery at the neck and cuffs. I can email pictures upon request.

From: "Ann Geddes" <cws@cookery.ca>
Date:  Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at 14:12:18

Hi,
I had a recipe for a Norwegian Sailor's Stew that used beef and anchovies. It was delicious the two times I made it. I wanted to make it again and misplaced my recipe. Does anyone have a recipe for Sailor's Stew that includes anchovies?
Thanks,
Ann

From: "Jill Johanson-Thackray" <norske961@hotmail.com>
Date:  November 1, 2009 at 01:43:12

Would anyone know where I can find photo's and or a website to get information on the bunad (woman's) for Arendal?? Second question...has anyone heard of a village/town named 'Oyestad'...that was, or is near Arendal? Many Thanks!!

From: "Andrea" <andrea.eckstein100@gmail.com>
Date:  Friday, October 23, 2009 at 12:39:27

I am a member of the Troll Dancers group in our SON lodge (Wergeland, Jamestown ND). I have almost completed my bunad and would like to complement it with the appropriate Solje. My question is this, does the Rogaland bunad have a certain style of Solje to go with it (e.g. round vs. teardrop spoons, heart-shaped vs. round)? Anyone with information can please contact me at andrea.eckstein100@gmail.com Thanks! Andrea

From: "sharon" <sharonmartin99@yahoo.com>
Date:  Monday, August 24, 2009 at 02:41:33

I met a man, Tor Pederson, back in 1985 or 86. He was older than me, but I'm not sure by how much. He should be somewhere between 55 and 60 (or so). He was a tall (6'2" or taller), outgoing man with blondish curly hair. He said he was from Norway, that he was divorced and had children living there, that his connections (business partners) were in Norway. His parents lived in Provo, Utah, and that he lived there on and off when he was younger. He said he was a helicopter pilot, had some kind of connections in Malaysia, and also did exporting of cars from the US to Norway. He bought a car from the dealership where I worked with cash. He was well known by the head staff at many of the casinos in Laughlin, NV. As quickly as he entered my live he disappeared. Does anyone know this person and what ever became of him? Thanks so much for any information you can give.

From: "Dawna Schneider with the Scandinavian Society" <dawnaschneider@yahoo.com>
Date:  Monday, August 3, 2009 at 17:48:17

Your group is cordially invited to join our group for an afternoon of ice skating. The Scandinavian Society is hosting 2 hours of fun and fellowship at Northland Ice Skating Rink 10400 Reading Road, Evendale,OH 45241 from 2p-4p on Sunday August 16th. The cost is only $5 which includes skate rental. The party room has been reserved for our use and we will have some snacks and pizza. For more information and reservations, contact Dawna Schneider at dawnaschneider@yahoo.com or call 233-6737.

From: "Nina Kottenhagen" <intern1@yfu.no>

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am contacting you because you are involved in a Norwegian Society/ Club. Maybe some of your members are interested in getting to know Norway even better by opening their home to a young Norwegian for 11 months?

Is there a possibility to spread the word about becoming a host family (see text underneath and attachment) in your community?

YFU is a non-profit educational organization which offers opportunities for young people around the world to spend a summer, semester or year with a host family in another culture and attend high school. For more information http://www.yfu-usa.org/ or http://www.yfu.no.

Thank you!

Best regards

Heidi Furustøl, National Director, Youth For Understanding Norway

From: "Stephen Bach" <bstephen@ups.com>
Date:  Wednesday, May 6, 2009 at 03:22:07

Greetings!
I'm looking for any information regarding the surname Slaegr.
I hear that this is a Norwegian surname.Is it still in use &is it found in Norway today?Please anything on this would be greatly apprciated.
Many Thanks & Regards

Stephen Bach

From:"George Nilsen" <gnilsen@live.com>
Date: Thursday, March 12, 2009 at 11:25:38

What a pleasure to scroll down through your website! My parents, Mattias Magnuson, who took the name Mattias Nilsen (his father's first name)etc. in the old tradition, and my mother, Olga Marie Jensen, on her side gave me a ggbestefar last name Dons, who was an oberst-lieutenant is the Danish Army, and I retired from the USMC here as a LtCol (same rank).
I taught myself to read and speak Norsk, but it is rusty--as you can see I don't remember the Norsk for 'great'(duplicated for as many times as necessary!)I even wrote letters to a certain 'Ingrid' for years, but that too has been left behind.
That sailor who bumped into the present King would have hit a giant!

From: "David Royer" <david.royer@fuse.net>
Date:  Friday, December 26, 2008 at 22:02:37

The year is 1962 and I am a young sailor in the United States Navy. I was lucky enough to be assigned to a special ship USNS Bowditch T-AGS-21 that was conducting research of the oceans near Norway. In February or March we were visitors in Trondheim, and guests of the Royal Norwegian Navy. One of the events scheduled was a cross country ski meet and the snow had been trucked in from the mountains to make the course as there was little natural snow that year. While in Uniform I slipped on the ice and bumped into an elderly man who was dressed very well. He was rather short in stature but when I said enschuld mej, he replied, "It is not a problem." We chatted a bit, and he said it is rather cold I am going up to the building (clubhouse) to get a coffee, would you like one? I went up and he insisted on buying me a cup of coffee. About 4 months later I found out that he was Kong Olav V the King of Norway. Wow, I do not believe that many sailors had such an honor.

Subject:  Juletrefest Photos from the Sons of Norway - Edvard Grieg Logde
Sunday, December 7, 2008 10:28 AM
From: "Carol Stone" <cm8stone@yahoo.com>

I have uploaded to the web a bunch of photos from the Juletrefest last night. Feel free to download/copy any of them that you would like.

Julefest_2008

It was great to see everyone last evening.

For all of you who coordinated the fabulous evening last night….Mange Tussen Takk!! It was just perfect!!

En Gledelig Julehilsen!

Merry Christmas!

Carol

If you are having problems with the link above, copy and paste the following into your browser:
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/sredir?uname=cm8stone&target=PHOTO&id=5277058852831022690&aid=5277058821893929105&authkey=fH8k5n8r01k&feat=email

From: "Harvey Futrell" <futrelht@bp.com>
Date: Thursday, October 16, 2008 at 21:11:56

Hi,
My wife is Norewigan and we have a son who is presently serving in the US marines. He will be home for Christmas and he has requested a lamb leg which he loves. The Seaman Church here in Houston will have a bazzar in November but they are not certain if they can get a lamb leg. Is there a butcher shop or store in the US that you can recommend we contact to obtain Noreweigan meats?

Best Regards
Harvey Futrell

From: "Suzanne Dugan" <SuzanneN.Dugan@Comcast.net>
Date: Monday, October 13, 2008 at 12:28:20

In August 1964 I travelled the Scandanavia with my high school choir. While in Bergen Norway I met a young man by the name of Jan Helge Nilsen. I remember his address because we wrote faithfully for quite a long time and eventually he came to Philadelphia to visit. His father owned a ship, freighter and he hoped on for the voyage. He stayed with my parents and I several times over the summer of 1965.He proposed marriage, unfortunately I was young and foolish and did not want to leave behind my family and country. We lost contact after he returned to Bergen. The address I have for him is 19 Birkenhiven. I would like to get in contact with him and catch up on the last 44 years. Does anyone know how I might be able to contact him?

From: "Stacie T." <twinscanbefun@aim.com>
Date: Wednesday, October 1, 2008 at 01:45:11

Hi - I live in Missouri and plan to marry a fine Norwegian man about a year from now. He is from Aust-Agder and although the wedding will be in the USA we hoped to wear bunad. I am not from Norway nor do I have any ancestry there. So basically, my understanding is I am free to "pick" whichever bunad style suits me best. So basically, I figured either Aust-Agder since that is where he lives or I really like Telemark and More og Rømsdal (sp?)

Anyhow- my question is how do I go about making a Bunad??? I mean, I know how long and arduous the embroidery can be, but I have a bit over a year. But I CAN NOT find a pattern to save my life anywhere online!

Does anyone have a pattern they can share with me OR know of a place that sells them? It seems to be a closely guarded Norwegian National secret!!! I am not an expert seamstress by any means but I think I can do it if I only have some directions to guide me! ANY help from anyone in any area will be VERY appreciated. Thanks!! Stacie

From: "Ryan Kray" <krayfamily@hotmail.com>
Date: Monday, September 22, 2008 at 20:03:07

Dear Sir/Madam,
I am of Norwegian descent. My grandmother passed away a number of years ago and I never got a copy of her recipes for Cumla and Cringlas. Do any of your members have the recipes?
Thank you!!!
Mrs. Ryan Kray

From: "Esther Charlton" <esthersofn@aol.com>
Date:  Saturday, August 30, 2008 at 19:32:49

Day 4 and last from San Diego
Our very busy morning ended with the election of International Officers for the next two years. The new officers are as below.
President - Dan Rude
Vice-President - Marit Kristiansen
Secretary - Auden Gythfeldt
Treasurer - Gene Brandvold
It was very busy and intersting four days.
Esther

From: "Esther Charlton" <esthersofn@aol.com>
Date:  Saturday, August 30, 2008 at 10:27:55

Day 3 - San Diego
Our day was filled with committe reports and discussions.
The most important law change was one to re-order the Consitution, which a committee has been working on for four years.
Esther

From: "Esther Charlton" <esthersofn@aol.com>
Date:  Friday, August 29, 2008 at 13:48:53

Day 2 - International Convention, San Diego
Highlights of day included a keynote address by Penny Knutson, former International President(1998-2002), the theme of her message is "Change is Good" Also, music by Jim Martinez who played Grieg with a jazz influence.
Esther

From: "Esther Charlton" <esthersofn@aol.com>
Date:  Wednesday, August 27, 2008 at 23:48:30

Report of Day 1 - International Convention, San Diego

After a two hour flight from Dayton to Dallas, and a two and half hour flight from Dallas to San Diego, finally got to sunny San Diego where the sun was shining.  Ran into George Sievers, waiting for the shuttle, so we rode together to get to the San Diego Marriott Hotel Mission Valley, site of the convention.  The 4 p.m. Opening Ceremonies were very imprssive with the San Diego Marine Band playing for us.  In the evening there was a Hawaiian Luau with a Polynesian Dance Show.

Tomorrow it is down to work.
Esther

From:  Owen Vasseur (newobv@sasktel.net)
Date:  Monday, August 25, 2008 at 00:29:49

I am researching information of my Grandfather, Harold Stendalen(Olson), from Harpefoss district, imigrated to North America 1918-or 1919  I am trying to find a contact from Harpefoss , maybe a local govt office or district office that may be able to direct me to records for my family roots from that area.Thank You

From: "Caroline Falk" <carocleeve@hotmail.com>
Date:  Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at 03:37:56

Hello
My name is Carline Falk and I have been looking at my family history for my Father Roy. I would love to visit Kristiansand to find out more about my Great Great Grandfather Christian Falk who came to England from Norway and married Elizabeth Biggs in Bristol. There are so many branches on this tree and it would be such a waste to follow the wrong one. Could anybody help me so that I can travel to Norway with my Father, from my home here in Hampshire England and discover more about our family.
Kindest regards - Caroline

Date: Mon, 5 May 2008 21:07:06 -0400
From: "Dona Olsen" <kadona@peoplepc.com>

Hello,
I have a question concerning the Norwegian words YTRE ARNE.  The Ellis Island immigration records, shows an ancestor named GUSTAV HAUGLAND, arrived in the US in 1912. That record gives his residence as YTRE ARNE, Norway. I am finding that Ytre Arne is also a surname. Every time I try to find information on the town of Ytre Arne, All I can find is accounts of people bearing that name. Also, What is the definition of those two words. Is it a town? a person?, or both?

Is there any one who can give me a crash course in way the towns, cities, and villages of Norway were structured in that 1912 era. I would also be grateful for any information on the ancestors, and descendents of Gustav Haugland, and the two young men who were from the same place, and traveled on the same ship as did GUSTAV

Their names were: GUSTAV, and KARL KVAMME.
Thank You.

Date: Mon, 7 Apr 2008 17:07:28 -0400
From: "Dorthe Helene Baardseth" <dorthe_helene@hotmail.com>

Hi everyone!
Remember me? I just wanted to drop you a note form Norway to let you know that I am doing very good. I'm in college now, studying facility and service management. I miss Ohio so much and whish the distance was shorter so I could see you all more. I hope you are all doing well! I miss you!
Lots of love from Dorthe "the Nanny"

Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2008 13:32:57 -0400
From: "Shari Haugen Melton" <smelton@duluthbudgeteer.com>
Subject:

I am seeking information re; my Grandfather Anton Haugen who left Harpefoss Norway at the age of 16 with his brothers Emil and John. I believe the original family name was Mauerhaugen or Maurhaugen and had a sister Anna who stayed behind in Norway. I would love to see if there may be any family still there that I could commicate with. I have post cards to and from my Grandfather that with help I would like to translate to see if I can make any connection. If someone could tell me how to start this search I would certainly be very grateful.
Thank you!
Shari

Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2008 16:00:42 -0500
From: "Spotz" <spotzT@wmconnect.com>

How do you spell "Father" in Norwegian? and are there any special charecters?

Hi,

Father is "Far" with no special characters.

Best,

Lois Evensen
Web Master

Date: Mon, 14 Jan 2008 15:46:21 -0500
From: "Peggy" <hrgirl68@earthlink.net>

I have a beautiful Womans Bunad for sale. Lived in Norway in the early 1990's and purchased it there from an estate sale. Is is from the Osterdalen (sp?) area. It is wool, complete with two blouses, apron, hat and shoes (71/2) and in perfect condition. It has been worn less than ten times. I love it but do not wear it and think it is a shame to let it hang in the closet.

Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2008 17:20:59 -0500
From: "Lois Young" <younglois@msn.com>

Recently I bought a rocker ink blotter with nicely painted flowers on wood. When I took it apart to see if there was identification of maker/origin, it had the words "Hilsen Fra Bergen" written on it. Thanks to your website, I know it is a souvenir of Bergen, Norway or "Regards from Bergen". I have visited Norway, and seems like I have more friends and relatives who have Norwegian ancestors than any other country. I thoroughly enjoyed your website, will visit it again and plan to notify my 100% Norwegian friend about it.

Thank you, Lois, I'm glad to hear you found our site and enjoy it. 

Lois Evensen
Webmaster

Date: Thu, 20 Dec 2007 15:11:50 -0500
From: "Ian" <ianhoosschwab@gmail.com>

Hi. Godt Jul! Long story short... my wife and I are looking for a Norwegian tutor in Columbus, OH. Anyone? We are trying to move to Norway, my norwegian is "rusty", but my wife needs to become fluent. Please feel free to contact me ianhoosschwab@gmail.com. Mange takk og vi snakkest!

Date: Wed, 19 Dec 2007 19:47:23 -0500
From: "Lynn (Matsen)Stallings" <raging50cajun@bellsouth.net>

Hi, First off i don't even know if I can do this thru this page;but here goes.My Name is Lynn Stallings,My fathers name was Erling Madsen,born in Tonsberg,Norway.His parents names were,Osker & Julie Madsen;his grandparents(I believe) were Ellef & Regina Madsen. His sisters were Hilda(married name Thue),& Helga(married name Bogen)her children are Erna,her childrenMona & Thor.My father passed away in 1979 & I have been trying to find anyone that might know any relatives of his.I have done Genealogy,Hertiage,& Roots.My father was born on Sept.22,1904.Daddy changed the spelling of his name to Earl Matsen because he said that's what most people selled it as.Please any info would be greatly appreciated.Sincerely,Lynn(Matsen)Stallings

Date: Sat, 15 Dec 2007 12:08:32 -0500
From: "Dawn Messerly" <dmesserlyREMOVE@fuse.net>

Help! I planned on making a number of batches of krumkake this weekend and my krumkake iron is broken. I can order one online but it won't get here until mid-week, and I'd like to make them sooner than that.

Can anyone tell me where I might be able to purchase a krumkake baker anywhere in or around Cincinnati?

I just moved from St. Paul, Minnesota where it would have been fairly easy to find one, but I've called several places (Sur La Table, Bed Bath & Beyond, Jungle Jim's) and no one carries a krumkake baker.To email me, just remove the word "REMOVE" from my email address.

Thank you, and God Jul!

Date: Tue, 4 Dec 2007 12:54:52 -0500
From: "Natasa Stupar" <blek1@yubc.net>

04.12.07.Iam from Serbia.I lost contact with a very dear friend,and I will be thankfull if anyone can help me to find her,or to give me any information about her.Her name is Tone Bergby.She used to work in a Pstoffice,age about 50,last town I know is Borgenhaugen./long time ago her town was Sarpsborg/.She love`s horse`s and dog`s, and she used to have them.She like`s to travel and we meet each other in ex Yugoslavia at the seaside Igalo summer`76.She used to play Norvegian national dance togather with her father.If enyone knows something abot my friend please contact me on my mail.Thanks

Date: Fri, 30 Nov 2007 09:14:17 -0500
From: "Debbie Calhoun" <deb.calhou@yahoo.com>

Do you have a Lucia festival that I can participate in ?

Date: Sat, 13 Oct 2007 00:45:32 -0400
From: "Bonnie" <design@srt.com>

I am looking for a bunad pattern. Anyone know where I can purchase one?

Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2007 20:59:34 -0400
From: "Debbie Calhoun" <deb.calhou@yahoo.com>

Dose anyone have a bunad for sale?

I have about 15 sweaters Dale of Norway, Nordstrikk and Vrikke for sale

I have been collecting them

I live in Northern, KY , member of the Scandinavian Heritage Society for many years in Lexington , KY

Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2007 18:24:53 -0400
From: "Dee Fisk" <dotcurtisdatter@msn.com>

Where do I begin? I am first generation American. My grandparents, as well as my mother, were born in Norway. I am truly interested in any and all information I can obtain from More og Romsdal (Syvde) and Oppland (Skjak/Lom) areas of Norway, where my grandparents and all of my heritage began. I am not able to visit my 'homeland' but any information on history, ancestry, pictures, friends and relatives will be greatly appreciated.
Tak.

Date: Tue, 21 Aug 2007 14:33:25 -0400
From: "Sammie" <missing.north@yahoo.com>

Hallo- I was adopted and told I am of Norwegian descent. I have just become a new grandmother at age 42, and would like a name that is not common in the U.S. for the word grandmother. I would like my grandchildren to call me grandmother in the Norwegian language. I have been looking online for the Norwegian term for "grandmother" and came up with "mor-mor". It is supposed to mean "one's mother's mother" or grandmother. Is this correct? If there are any other names for "grandmother" in the Norwegian language, I would love to hear about them so I can choose one. Thank you in advance for your responses!

Hi Sammie,

Yes, "mor-mor" is mother's mother.  The generic name for grandmother is "bestemor."

Lois Evensen
Web Master

Date: Thu, 9 Aug 2007 12:11:57 -0400
From: "Thomas" <southernnights@hotmail.com>

Vicki Nelson: Meat Balls or "Kjoettboller" as we would call them, can be made in so many diffrent ways, but the reciepe I usually use is:

250 g minced meat (beef)
250 g minced meat (lamb)
2 teaspoon salt
1 egg
3 spoons of rusk? (dried breadcrumbs)
2 clove of garlic
2 spoons of chopped onion
1 spoon of chopped green pepper
2 dl water
1,50 teaspoon of dried herbal spices (your choice, but I use oregano)

Just mix it all up and make spoon size balls. Fry them on a medium hot pan in some butter/oil, until the are brown.

Date: Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:33:06 -0400
From: "Vicki Nelson" <vnelson@maddak.com>

my husbands family are norweigen and I'm trying to find a recipe for norwiegen meat balls. My mother- in - law passed away and no one can find her recipes. I'm of Swedish heritage and was told that the swedish and norweign meatballs are different.

Date: Fri, 20 Jul 2007 15:18:37 -0400
From: "Sandy Geer" <sandygeer@comcast.net>

Hi - I am trying to find a receipe for something called Rul pulsey. I probably don't have the second word spelled right but that is how it sounds. My aunt said her mother used to make this out of beef but she hasn't been able to find a receipe. It is definitely a Norwegian receipe. Rul is spelled correctly.
Thanks.

Date: Mon, 21 May 2007 21:48:48 -0400
From: "kristin" <teyler@insightbb.com>

Does anyone know how to track sailors in Norway around 1918? I have found out that my great=grandfather was a sailor at this time. He was just 17.
This would be in the of Nordstrand. Thanks

Saturday - May 19, 2007

Hi Everyone:

At our May 17 Celebration at Kari Poe's home I was asked by a few people for the recipe for the red cabbage that I brought so here it is:

Red Cabbage Recipe

1 medium to large head red cabbage
1/3 cup butter
3 tablespoons vinegar
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup red currant jelly (you can substitute whole cranberry sauce)

Finely shred the cabbage and put it in a large pot with all other ingredients except the currant jelly.  Cover and cook on very low heat until cabbage is soft.  This can be from 2 to 4 hours until the cabbage is beyond crispy.  Gently lift and turn the cabbage occasionally as it cooks.  Cooking slowly retains flavor and color, so be patient.  Do not allow the pan to go dry: add a very small amount of water if necessary during cooking.  After the cabbage is soft, add the currant jelly and continue cooking 30 minutes more before serving.

Enjoy!

If anyone else has any recipes to share, please send them and I'll get them on here.  If we get enough to have a special page for recipes, I'll do that, too.

Lois Evensen
Web Master

Date: Tue, 15 May 2007 17:06:23 -0400
From: "Caroline Falk" <carocleeve@hotmail.com>

Christian Falk 1838(a ships mate) came to England around 1865 and married Elizabeth Biggs. They Had two sons, Joseph John and Edward Henry. Little is known about Joseph John. Edward Henry went on to have five children. Beatrice,Edward,Emma, William White and Irene. Sadly Elizabeth died after the birth of Irene. Beatice married Walter but had no children. Edward married Edith and I believe they had ason called Rex and Molly, there may have been others. Emma married William Mony and had three children, Doris, Joan and William. William White married Casilda and had two sons, Roy and Trevor. I have an address book with addresses of Molly Falk who became Molly Clarke. It is Box 22 Lone Rock, Saskatchewan in Canada. I would be so thrilled if there is anybody reading this they may be a link in my family chain. Here's hoping.

Caroline Falk
Portsmouth England

Date: Sat, 21 Apr 2007 09:58:40 -0400
From: "Ingrid Granseth" <ingridgranseth@hotmail.com>

Hi!
I'm an exchange student from Norway who lives in Fort Worth, Texas. May 17. will be our national day, does anybody know of a celebration of that kind in North Texas? I've heard about other exchange students attending Sjømannskirken's services (The Seamen's Church), but I couldn't find any of those here. Does anybody know of anything?
Thanks, Ingrid.

Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2007 11:39:06 -0400
From: "Sharon Kurtz" <custerkurtz@gmail.com>

The class of 1972 from Custer High School in Custer, South Dakota is planning a reunion in July of this year. We are trying to locate a Norwegian Exchange student who graduated with us. His name is Lasse Hunsrod and he was from Tonsberg, Norway. Thank you.

Hi Sharon,

I am guessing the correct spelling of the name is Lasse Hunsrød.  In English, it would be Lasse Hunsroed.  I put the name into a search engine and got many, many hits.  I suggest you search for Lasse under all spellings for both text and images.

My husband is from originally from Tønsberg and the family name is not familiar to him.

Good luck in your search,

Lois Evensen
Web Master

Date: Wed, 11 Apr 2007 10:31:01 -0400
From: "lucinda berninger" <lukenick2@optonline.net>

Does any one know the Norwegian for "chimney sweep" Thanks Lucinda

Hello Lucinda,

The word is "Frier."

Lois Evensen
Web Master

Date: Thu, 5 Apr 2007 14:15:38 -0400
From: "Leamond Allen" <leamond.allen@gsa.gov>

I am not Norwegian. But I enjoy things Norwegian. Could anybody suggest magazines or newspapers published in english, perhaps in America, about Norwegian culture, folklore and that kind of thing. Thanks.

Leamond

Hello Leamond:

Take a look at the bottom of the front page of our site:

http://www.evensens.net/sons/sons.html

There are numerous links to images and things Norwegian that may be of interest to you.

Best,

Lois Evensen
Web Master

From: "David Royer" <david.royer@fuse.net>
Date: Tue, 27 Mar 2007 18:12:55 -0400

In 1961 I met a very lovely Lady in Bergen Norway, I was in the United States Navy and I was transered to Cape Canaveral Florida. We wrote for a while and then when I was riding the Submarine Sam Houston back to the Cape I lost all track of her. We planned to marry. She had a young daughter Gunvar, I think. I loved the little girl too, we, Louise and I planned to marry. I returned to Bergen in the Navy in 1969 and I could not locate her or her friend Else. I think she was born in 1939. Maybe in early 1940. I had met her father, and he was a good man, but I do not remember his name. If she came to the USA in 1962 is there a way for me to find her? I returned to Bergen last September, and I checked with the seamans church as she was a radio officer and she also did steward work and was a hairdresser. Louise was a blue eyed blond, and a wonderful woman whom I would like to find again, can you help any? Mange Takk. Dave Royer Now a widower.

Date: Fri, 9 Mar 2007 16:45:21 -0500
From: "Dava Mitchell-Knowlton" <davam1@yahoo.com>

Good Afternoon, my name is Dava, and I am a student at the Everett Community College. I am doing a research paper on cultural diveristy in the medical field. I will become a medical receptionist when I am through with my schooling. The paper that I have to write is about how cultural beliefs and spiritual beliefs affect treatments and communication with medical personnel. I was wondering if I could stop by the one of the local chapters and speak with someone of the Norwegian community? Thank you Dava

Date: Wed, 21 Feb 2007 16:07:26 -0500
From: "Mark Bittrick" <mbittrick@charter.net>

My son recently married a norwegian girl and moved to Trondheim. We were over there last month and had supper at her father's house. He served a local staple. I don't know how to spell it but it is pronounced "shetcock". They were basically meatballs. Does anyone out there have a good recipe for this and a proper spelling? Thanks.

Hello Mark,

Here is a good recipe for kjøtt kaker (meat cakes):

http://www.cybershingle.com/recipes/pages/beef-NorwegMeatballs1.htm

Norwegian recipes often use potato starch instead of bread crumbs, but I prefer the bread crumbs. 

Enjoy!

Lois Evensen
Web Master

Date: Tue, 20 Feb 2007 15:15:03 -0500
From: "Vicki Huff" <vlhuff@yahoo.com>

My paternal grandfather, Albert K. Christiansen (changed to Moe upon entering Ellis Island) and my paternal grandmother, Valbourg (do not know maiden name) came from Oslo, Norway in the early 1900's. I am interested in finding out more information to share with my children, such as ship name, when it docked, etc. They lived in Madison, WI all of their lives.

Date: Mon, 19 Feb 2007 09:45:51 -0500
From: "kris eyler" <teyler@insightbb.com>

My great-grandfather was Waldemar Pedersen according to my grandma's birth record. But any birth record of Waldemar states his name was Alfred Waldemar with parents Aleksander Holm and his mother's last name was Pedersdtr. I am curious of why he would drop the first name and use his mother's maiden name for my grandma's information. He was born 1901 in Sarpsborg. My grandma was born 1921 in Tveit records Martha Elizabeth. thanks for all help.

Date: Sun, 21 Jan 2007 23:57:26 -0500
From: "Owen Vasseur" <newobv@sasktel.net>

Hello Im trying to find someone who lives in Harpefoss, Norway to email to establish a contact to possibly help with an ancestory connection from the Stendalen area of Harpefoss, I have a painitng done by Albert Wadhal and Im told its of my Grandfathers farm site, and when I looked at a picture of Harpefoss its the same(within reason of the paintng was done in 1943) so im sure there is a connection just dont know where to turn for help.Thank You

Date: Sat, 20 Jan 2007 11:44:35 -0500
From: "Mr Tracy Lewis" <tlewis8@wi.rr.com>

Can anyone help me in locating some lesfe bread I can buy in Wisconsin. This is for a Girl Scout project (Penny Carnival) coming up in November. My group is doing the country Norway and we would like to seve this to fellow scouts. You help would be greatly appreciated.

Wednesday, January 17, 2007

Hi Everyone,

I've just added a link to our main page (under "Links" near the bottom of the page) for a site of interest to those of us who knit:

Nordic Fiber Arts

The site offers both books and supplies.

Enjoy!

Lois Evensen
WebMaster

Date: Mon, 15 Jan 2007 20:51:05 -0500
From: "Julia" <jsondrol@bresnan.net>

HI! I have been trying to figure out the history of the Solje Brooch. Can you help?

Date: Sat, 13 Jan 2007 13:30:08 -0500
From: "Doris" <letmeb2004@yahoo.com>

Hi,
I am trying to find books and patterns for beginning Rosemaling. I took a class years ago, but an not able to find and information about it now. The local bookstores are no help and neither is our local library. I hope someone will know a source.
Thank you,
Doris

Date: Tue, 9 Jan 2007 20:45:17 -0500
From: "Ervin Solberg" <solbergervin@hotmail.com>

Hello:
I have been looking for a receipe for Norweigan Christmas Cake, called Jule Kake. May not be spelled right. My parents came from the As & Veldre parts of Norway. Dad, Christian Solberg came over in 1912, He served in US Army during the world war One. He brought my Mother over to USA in 1922. His Father Andreas Solberg changed his name from Andreas Christiansen. Many people did this, Why I don't know. maybe someone can enlighten me on this?
Hilsen! Ervin Solberg age 81 world war two navy
veteran.

Date: Wed, 3 Jan 2007 12:58:37 -0500
From: "Kristin Eyler" <teyler@insightbb.com>

I am looking to find pictures of my great-grandmother. Does anyone know of any book or reference for finding a confirmation picture. I know it was rare for pictures of school classes . She was born in 1905 in Sarpsborg. Her name was Paula Kristine Bergby. Any info is greatly appreciated.

Date: Sat, 30 Dec 2006 15:31:19 -0500
From: "Elizabeth Falk" <liz.falk@hotmail.co.uk>

Family History
GREETINGS FROM ENGLAND
We have recently found where our family lived in norway IN 1865.They were Christian Rogert Falk and his wife Anne Sophie. They had two sons Christopher and Christian August Falk. There address was 160 Sogeden street Khristiansund Norway. We would love to here from anyone living in that region who could give us some local history or any other Falk families living in the region

Date: Fri, 15 Dec 2006 12:47:00 -0500
From: "Ethel Lindstrom" <elindstrom@sc.rr.com>

Hi, I bought cold cut pork/sylterull for my husband for Christma Eve. The problem is I do not know if I serve this as I bought it or do I have to cook it in anyway. Thanks for any help I receive.
Ethel Lindstrom

Date: Tue, 28 Nov 2006 20:57:53 -0500
From: "Gail Myhren Prowitz" <gprowitz@comcast.net>

Does anyone have a recipe for Sosterkake. My grandmother was from Arendal, Norway and would make it every Christmas. Unfortunately, the recipe was never written out accurately as my grandmother would just eye ball ingrediants and it would come out wonderful every year.

If anyone would like to share a recipe with me, please let me know.
Thanks.

Date: Sat, 18 Nov 2006 12:16:32 -0500
From: "Joe" <onesathome@verizon.net>

Hi, I hope someone can help me. I live in Everett, Washington. I want to make Rullupylsa,Rolled Spiced Lamb. I don't know where to buy the lamb. Can any one give me the name of a Butcher or Meat market in the Seattle area who is familiar with Rullupysa. Thankyou, J

Date: Sun, 5 Nov 2006 14:11:43 -0500
From: "Carol" <muhsgrad@aol.com>

My step dad was Norwegian and he and my mom belonged to Sons of Norway here in Oregon. Mom will be celebrating her 100th birthday next month and I am putting together a book for the occassion. I need to know how to spell "raspacocca" or something like that. It was a meal she often prepared made with grated potatoe cakes and cooked in a stew like meat as I recall. They were really delicious. I need to know how to spell it and would like the recipe. Hopefully someone can help.

Date: Thu, 2 Nov 2006 16:43:12 -0500
From: "Kathy" <kmorton@cj.k12.mo.us>

When I was a little girl, a Norweigen friend of the family would make Norlands lefse and I loved it. My grandmother and aunt taught me how to make lefse but I never learned the recipe for Norlands lefse. Now my friend is dead and I have no way to contact her children to see if they might have the recipe. Does anyone have the recipe?

Date: Mon, 25 Sep 2006 20:01:45 -0400
From: "Linda Martin" <martin6@chibardun.net>

My Aunt Dagney would go to Norway and bring back these cookies for my Grandpa. They were low in sugar (he was diabetic). So they were perfect for him. They weren't really diabetic cookies though. This was way back in the 70's. She has past away (about 10 years ago) and so has Grandpa. All I remember was the box they came in was square, and had a picture of a Norwegian girl on the cover. They were almost like crackers. Any ideas of how I can find out what they are called and where I could get some?

Date: Sat, 23 Sep 2006 10:44:37 -0400
From: "Kristin Eyler" <teyler@insightbb.com>

My grandmother was from Tveit, Kristiansand, Norway born in 1922 to Waldemar Pedersen born 1901 in Sarpsborg and Kristine Paula Bergby born in 1905 in Ljan. If anyone has any information about her parents I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks

Date: Thu, 21 Sep 2006 10:46:34 -0400
From: "Carolyn" <lovinmn@paulbunyan.net>

I would like to try handweaving in the Norwegian style. I have the book Akleboka and the English translation but need a little help with the tie-up and treadling. Know of anyone who could help? (I work on a 4-harness, jack floor loom.) Thanks!!

Date: Wed, 6 Sep 2006 04:50:58 -0400
From: "Dag Steinum" <dag.steinum@tool.no>

I want contact with any relatives with ancestors from Granskogen or Nyflot in Gudbrandsdalen Norway. I'm trying to update the genealogy made by Paul R. Lee in Mansfield Ohio. I would be happy for contact with any relatives of him.

Date: Mon, 3 Jul 2006 16:21:02 -0400
From: "Carolyn" <tcleege@verizon.net>

Could you help me with the translation of:

VENNSKAP
av alle de gaver et visit forsyn skjenker oss for a gjore livet lykkeligere er vennskap den vakreste.

Thank you.

Friendship:

Of all the gifts a widespread providence gives us to make our life to be happier, friendship is the most beautiful.

Date: Wed, 28 Jun 2006 19:44:03 -0400
From: "Anna Raffard" <annaandwilf@shaw.ca>

Greetings from Canada! I am a member of SofN Eidsvold 53 in Victoria, B.C. I am wondering if anyone has a source for women's bunad kits (unembroidered). I have a copy of the August 1996 Viking magazine, which displays an ad for a "Norsk Folkebunad" made by RMC International Inc. Are they still in business? Is there a web address or email address? I would greatly appreciate any information. Thank you, Anna

Date: Fri, 19 May 2006 15:22:47 -0400
From: "Sue Kramer" <susie2555@yahoo.com>

I have been trying to find a site listing the signers of the Norweigan Constitution. I am a descendant of one of the signers.
thanks

Date: Mon, 8 May 2006 17:23:16 EDT
Subject: Dan evensen here
From: Ccnaws@wmconnect.com

Hi my name is Dan Evensen. Very common name in Norway. I grew up in Chicago, but live in Louisville, KY now. My grandmothers last name was Ringstad.

My daughter is interested in her heritage and would like to rediscover it. My grandfather Arthur I believe read the Viking newsletter in Norwegian. We are interested in becoming members and can travel to Cincinnati.

Dan evensen

Date: Wed, 5 Apr 2006 07:49:33 -0400
From: "Anne Lise" <tribalha@hotmail.com>

I am searching for relatives in America and found this great site. My old uncle,Olaf(Olav)Kjorstadmoen, was born in Harpefoss,Sør-Fron in Gudbrandsdalen, 1910 or 1911,and moved to Usa about 20-25 years later. The father and the mother were Johanne and Ole A. Stendalen. He had 7 sisters and 1 brother: Marit, Karen, Kari, Inga, Olga, Anne, Erling and Martha. Martha was my mother, born in 1925 and passed away in 1990. And the others have passed away too, so all I know about my uncle Olaf in America is that he is living (lived)in Minneapolis or St.Paul (Twins, Minnesota. And I am not sure, but I think he visit Marit in Norway about 10-15 years ago.

Please, e-mail me if You know something about my uncle Olaf.

Regards, Anne Lise

Date: Sun, 26 Feb 2006 20:46:36 -0500
From: "Frank Daley" <bowninja@aol.com>

Hi, I am married to a wonderful woman of norwegian decent. Every Chistmas I used to buy her all the great norwegian foods that she and her family used to have at their houses. My problem is all the stores that sold these specialty foods are gone. I was hoping you could assist me in finding some places that sell these foods. I reside in New York but I am willing to order them from where ever I have to.
Thank you,
Frank Daley

From: FillyRoyalty@aol.com
Date: Mon, 30 Jan 2006 23:44:04 EST
Subject: norway

I'm doing a report on Norway, and I need Noway's national tree, rock, and sport, if possible. Also the translation of Noway's motto in Norwegian, if you could help me that would be great. Thankyou
Anna

Date: Mon, 30 Jan 2006 12:23:21 -0500
From: "Michelle Baranick" <tbaranick@aol.com>

Hi,
I am looking for a kit for a bunad from the Trondheim area. I believe it is the Tronderbunad. If anyone has any information for me, It would be greatly appreciated.
Michelle Baranick

Date: Mon, 30 Jan 2006 05:54:47 -0500
From: "Judy Narum Bray" <kruzzin88@hotmail.com>

I was wondering if anyone would have any of O.S. Johnson's books or any of his writings. He was my gg grandfather. Im looking for names and dates of his family members, biographies, etc... He wrote about the people of Spring Grove, Minnesota, people who immigrated over from Norway, and about his adventures. Anything will greatly be appreciated and thank you.

Surnames: OLSEN, EVENSEN, RINGERUD, RUUD, JOHNSDATTER, GUBBERUD, NARUM, AASEN, CHRISTIANSDATTER, GULBRANDSDATTER, OLSDATTER

Date: Wed, 4 Jan 2006 16:54:53 -0500
From: Blyton44@hotmail.com (Marianne)

Could someone tell me what arbieter means. It is listed as the occupation of my Greatfather in the Norweigan census, of 1899.

Date: Thu, 22 Dec 2005 03:22:23 -0500
From: marcia91@verizon.net (marcia mckerigan)

My grand parents came from trondheim,norway.I am trying to get a telephone book from there to contact my relatives before I travel there this summer.Could you help me to get a telephone book.My dad died in 01,so its important to go over to see where my family came from.......Marcia mckerigan,maiden name Tronsdal

Hi Marcia:

Norwegian white pages are on line here:

http://www.gulesider.no/gsi/whiteSearchFront.do?spraak=3

Best,

Lois

Date: Wed, 21 Dec 2005 11:37:28 -0500
From: Henrythethird@comcast.net (Doris Lindley)

Can you tell me with the english translation for "Sosterkake" is?
Thank you,
Doris

Hi Doris: 

"Søsterkake" is a sweet cake served to guests in some parts of Norway.  It is mentioned on this page about Tvedestrand. 

By cutting and pasting, then searching the Internet for it with this spelling:

Søsterkake

you should find more references to it and recipes for it.

Best,

Lois

Date: Sat, 17 Dec 2005 21:38:08 -0800 (PST)
From: Karl Flem <flem1973@yahoo.com>
Subject: Karl says "thanks all"

To my Lodge Family,

First, let me thank each of you for caring. Caring enough to keep the Christmas traditions of our ancestors alive and passing them on to our children. Norwegians really DO have Christmas traditions as we found out tonight...Once a year we must have a Jule Fest. Yes, it took your hard work, your teamwork, and your commitment to make it happen but it was worth every bit of it.

Second, you paid me an honor by allowing me to serve you as your President and supporting the idea of sponsoring the Jule Fest . Tonight, you made me so proud of each of you, to see you coming together as real Norwegian families always do, and sharing the Season's joy with others. You made me cry...God bless you for it. You manifest all of the virtues that the Sons of Norway stand for and the reason why I first became a member. You are each special, extremely talented, and you warm my heart when I watch you care for others.

The enthusiasm and momentum that we have generated tonight, as result of the Jule Fest, should be a blessing for years to come. We will be laughing about what occurred tonight for a long time. We made a lot of precious memories. Several visitors saw what we have and expressed the desire to become members of the Lodge...wonderful.

Take some quiet time to reflect upon what took place tonight and let's put together an informal "after-action-report" and summarize what worked and what didn't work so we can have an even better Jule Fest next year. Let's get together for an open, every member welcome, Board meeting at Panerra Bread after the first of the year and discuss what you thought about the Jule Fest and plan the rest of the new year.

Several of you worked very hard in preparing for the Jule Fest, but I do not believe it would have been such an overwhelming success without the oversight of one person. That person is Carol Stone. The Jule Fest was Carol's and I want her to know how much we appreciate the time she took to plan, organize and orchestrate it down to the finest of details. It truly was a "family" Jule Fest, and I believe that this is the direction we need to move in as a Lodge. Family. Tonight we had the largest attendance of any Lodge meeting we have ever had in our history. It appears the people have spoken.

Finally, as soon as possible we need to get the pictures of the children that were taken tonight on our website. How soon can we make this happen?

Let's keep in touch. Have God Jule and until meet again next year, I remain your servant and friend...

Karl Flem
President

Ed. Note:  Images from Julefest are on line here.  Enjoy! - Lois Evensen, Web Master

Date: Tue, 13 Dec 2005 12:18:31 -0500
From: nlarson@chartermi.net (Norman M Larson)

Looking for help in locating two living cousins , north of Oslo, Hamar?Their mother and father were named John and Edel Sveen. When my mother Alma Sveen came to the USA in 1920 at the age of 18, she was signed in as Alma Sween, with her sister Lena and another sister who i never met, and do not know her name. She also had a brother Carl who came over, i think, a few years later, he died with his wife Myrtle in Califonia. My two cousins are probably 60-66. Also , my father John Bertin Larson, Larson in The USA, may have been Larsen in Norway, was born in the Bergen area in 1891, he and his twin sister wrer adopted, the sister died early, my father married my mother in 1936 and he died in Michigan in 1945.We are going to Norway in Sept 2006, and would like to meet my two Sveen cousins and any Bergen larson relatives. Thanks for your help.Regards Norm Larson

Date: Fri, 9 Dec 2005 09:22:16 -0500
From: donnaar@microsoft.com (Donna Armstrong)

Hi, my 11 year old son chose Norway as his country to do his 6th grade country report on. We have searched all encyclopedias, web sites etc. and cannot find a Country flower or animal or motto. Do you know if there is a country flower, animal or motto? Thanks very much!

Good Morning, Donna,

Norway's Flower:  Heather

Norway's Animal:  Moose (can't confirm this anywhere today, but husband remembers this from his childhood in Norway)

Norway's Motto:  "All for Norway"

And, an extra:

Norway's Bird:  Dipper

Very best to your son in completing his project,

Lois Evensen
Web Master

Date: Fri, 9 Dec 2005 00:34:36 -0500
From: leytres@yahoo.com (sherry Prestrud spradley)

My family comes from norway and my grandparents always made certain dished and cookies around christmas time. Can anyone let me know what they are and possible where to get the ingrediants

Date: Thu, 8 Dec 2005 01:34:34 -0500
From: mcauliffek@duq.edu (the board of nomeland)

Sarah Nomland,
We are pleased to inform you that you and your sisters are indeed the long lost princess' from Norway...we are so glad to have finally found you after a long search. We will be in touch.

From: "Karen Guthrie" <kikicoug@comcast.net>
Date: Sat, November 19, 2005 8:10 pm

Hello~ I heard that there is a good place to buy lefse in North Glasgow, Montana. Does anyone have any information about this?
Thanks so much!

Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2005 13:01:30 -0400
From: "Leif J Friestad" <ljfriestad@btinternet.com>

I note somebody asked what is the Norwegian name for Grandmother and somebody answered it is bestemor. That is not strictly correct, it depends on whether it is on the father's or mother's side: Father = farmor, Mother = mormor. Bestemor is more a generic term.

Date: Sat, 1 Oct 2005 22:04:48 -0400
From: "Nina Downs" <ninatdowns@fuse.net>

Hei til allesammen!!!

Takk for sist!

Just wanted to write a little note to everyone saying that I am very excited and happy to be a member (finally) of your Sons of Norway lodge! I look forward to many more wonderful gatherings, and to your good company!

Med Vennlig Hilsen,
Nina

Date: Thu, 22 Sep 2005 09:04:41 -0400
From: "John W. Rylander" <rylanderjohn@hotmail.com>

In 1985 I had a foreign exchange student from Alesund, Norway. We later visited her in Norway and also went back there for her wedding.(She has gotten divorced) Since that time I have lost touch with her. I wonder if you know anyway that I could find her. Her name is Monica Gyendem and her father owned a fish factory on Alesund. If there is any way that you could help my family get in touch with her, I would appreciate that.

Thank you very much

John

From: Esthersofn@aol.com
Date: Mon, 19 Sep 2005 17:45:54 EDT
Subject: Ohio Renaissance Festival

Hi All,

Great News!

The Ohio Renaissance Festival has invited our lodge to be a part of their Nordic Adventures Weekend, October 1 & 2. They do a lot of themed weekends and this has become the Viking weekend. You can find out all about the Festival at their website http://www.renfestival.com.

We do need some help on either Saturday or Sunday. If you could help out from either 10 to 2 or 2 to 6 on either day, please contact me. We will have a space like a tent or booth to promote our lodge and Sons of Norway.

If you have questions or need more details about this festival, do contact me.

Thanks,

Esther Charlton

Date: Tue, 30 Aug 2005 21:26:53 -0400
From: "James Charles Peterson" <jc-peterson@wiu.edu>

Hello all...

I was so excited to find this site. From the time I was a young boy, my father told me that my great grandfather came to the USA from Norway and the original spelling of our last name was Pedersen. He also told me that his wife was a German with the maiden name Peters. Although I've been able to trace many other family surnames in my family tree, the Peterson name and my surname of which I am a direct decendant is the one that remains the biggest mystery. Anyone reading this message that would help me connect with my heritage is welcome to Email me.

Sincerely,
James Peterson

Date: Wed, 17 Aug 2005 00:47:36 -0400
From: "Amber" <amberly_4@yahoo.com>

As long as I can remember my grandfather has always called me goudy (I know the spelling is probably wrong and that is what I am looking for) I do know that it means either little one or something close to that. Can anyone give me the exact spelling??

Date: Mon, 8 Aug 2005 19:41:37 -0400
From: "sean phenno" <trolls@netscape.com>

I am looking for an english translation of the Norwegian saying "gla i dæ, beste. It was written on a ribbon draped over one of my relatives coffin in Norway. I cannot find a translation in any of my books for this.

I think it can mean different things depending on the circumstances. I think it means "in fond memories of you, grandfather". If anyone could help me with this I would greatly appreciate it. I see "gla i dæ" posted on many Norwegian web pages but no translations. I can't find dæ any place. Is it old norsk for the formal form of you? Mange takk for hjelp.

Sean:

It's a dialect. It means "We love you, Grandpa." The "We" is understood.

Direct translation is closer to: "We are joyful for you." or "We are loving/affectionate of you."

Best,

Lois

July 31, 2005

Hello Everyone:

We now have a list of our library books on line here. If you would like to read any of the books or have other books you would like to donate to the library, please contact Esther Charlton.

Thanks, Esther, for preparing the list for us.

Lois Evensen
Webmaster

Date: Thu, 21 Jul 2005 02:35:08 -0400
From: "Xavier Sudre" <xavier@sudre.fr>

Hi,

I am going to a Sons of Norway closed to Seaside in Oregon USA.

I had the idea to present a small documentary about Norway, the Constitution and the event in relation to the 100th years of the constitution celebration.

I have searched for a while on the Internet but did not find a nice documentary.

Would you by chance have any link to such documentaries/film/movies.

Thanks,

Xavier.

Date: Thu, 30 Jun 2005 17:59:35 -0400
From: "Carol Birkland" <carol.birkland@thrivent.com>

My father, Magnus Birkeland, was born near Sandness in Rogaland. I am interested in buying a bunad (new of used) from that area. I am about 5 feet 8 inches tall and weigh about 138. My US dress size is 8. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks.

June 8, 2005

Hi Everyone:

I've just put Kjell's images on our main page of our dinner at the home of Kari Poe on May 17. We had a great time celebrating Norway's Constitution Day with great friendship and food.

We also had a fantastic time at the dinner on June 7 celebrating Norway's first 100 years of independence. We had the honor of hosting the President of our District, received a proclamation from Ohio's Governor Bob Taft delivered by Roman D. Fedkiw, Director of Ohio's Department of Multicultural Affairs & International Relations, and enjoyed music by Bob Ford. Esther sent me an email to remind me that I forgot to take the proclamation with me to scan for this web site so I'll pick it up in the next couple of days and publish it here on the site with some of the images I took at the dinner.

You'll note I'm archiving earlier images and linking them from the main page.

Best to all,

Lois Evensen
Webmaster

Date: Mon, 23 May 2005 14:02:47 +0200 (GMT+02:00)
From: nelda <neldaandelma@earthlink.net>

Hi All We ae on ourlast day here. Tour of Edvard Greig's home this am and anothermuseyum in Bergen. Free time this afternoon.Go toa Folk festival tonight for supper and music. We leave for the airport tomorrow am at 8 and our flight leaves at noon. See you guys soon. We have acouple of things for a raffle.
Esther and Nelda

Date: Sun, 22 May 2005 15:50:30 -0400
From: "esther charlton" <esthersofn@aol.com>

Hi All,
Nelda and I are at the Clarion Admiral hotel in Bergen. We are now counting the hours until we have to leave and come back to Cincinnati. I tried to get my email but the computer was having problems and maybe this will not go thru. The hotel is across from the fish market and what a beautiful view of it. We have just had dinner and it is raining. We are hoping the weather is better when we tour Trouhagen tomorrow.

Esther

Date: Thu, 19 May 2005 15:52:47 -0400
From: "Steinar Opstad" <steinar@steinaropstad.net>

Hello from Norway.

Ms. Esther Charlton has been to Sarpsborg, Norway on a Brekke Tours&Travel-group and visited our city for 2 days. She told me to write this Hello to all friends in OHIO and tell she is fine and hve a wonderful time. Which I now have done!

Sincerely

Steinar Opstad

Date: Wed, 18 May 2005 20:15:21 -0400
From: douglassimmons@comcast.net (Doug Simmons and Connie Johansen)

We are travelling to Norway June 17-July 3 with Connie's parents (Edith and Helge), natives of Norway who immigrated or emigrated depending on your point of view. Connie would like to know where she could attend a seminar or classes to learn some Norwegian before the trip. We've tried tapes etc and they're just not the same. We will be coming to Cincinnati on the weekend of June 4 for my nephew's graduation (with the emphasis on -phew!). Anyway, any help would be appreciated. Oh, by the way, we're from Chattanooga, TN, a veritable Norwegian desert.

From: esthersofn@cinci.rr.com
Subject: May 9th program thanks to Sandy and Diane
Date: Wed, 11 May 2005 11:31:35 -0400

Hi All,

Sandy Nelson and Diane Person deserve a huge thanks for their efforts for the program done for the Boone County Extension service.

There were more than 50 people who enjoyed hearing about Norway.

Thanks to Carol Luiso and Gretta Hahn for baking goodies for us.

We will put a note in the next newsletter about this to sperad the word.

Great job well done.

Esther Charlton

Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2005 18:10:02 -0400
From: eddysbeejay@webtv.net (Edward Reynolds)

I made few attempts to audio the Hall of the Moungtain King music. I have been motivated to paint a pictue of my imaginative visualization of what the "Hall of the Mountain King should look like.
I am addicted to good music of all kinds and just HAD to paint my version of what the "Hall" (haunt..home..etc ) appeared like in my mind.I could submit a photo should you care to see it.

Hello Edward:

Yes, we would enjoy seeing your photo.

By the way, the "Hall of the Mountain King" by Grieg is a Norwegian Fjord. :-)

Best,

Lois Evensen
Webmaster

Date: Sun, 10 Apr 2005 03:31:09 -0400
From: celticvikingny@aol.com (Loriann)

Hi,
I am hoping someone can give some information. Does anyone know of a semstress in the New York city area, who can do some work on a Norwegian Bunad. My mother inherited my grandmothers bunad and it needs to be taken out a little bit.Also does anyone where I can purchase a Bunad here in the U.S.

Thank you,

Date: Tue, 1 Mar 2005 02:26:19 -0500
From: "Michelle Adolphsen" <shelby_1013@excite.com>

I am a music student at the University of North Dakota and I am I doing a senior thesis on the life and reception of Edvard Grieg. I spent last semester studying in Norway and visited his home. I was wondering if you could give me more information about your organization and any thoughts on how Grieg has influenced Norway and the world today.

Tusen takk!

Michelle Adolphsen

Hello Michelle,

You have an excellent topic for your senior paper.  You will find a volume of information on Edvard Grieg and his music at your library and on the Internet.  Hopefully, readers of this site will also be able to provide you with more thoughts on your subject.

Our Edvard Grieg Lodge is a part of the larger Sons of Norway organization.  You'll find their Internet site here where there is an excellent description of the entire organization.

Best regards,

Lois A. Evensen
Webmaster

Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2005 17:18:08 -0500
From: "Gynette Terranova" <gynetteterranova@cox.net>

Does anyone know what the last name Javenes means? We believe it is Norwegian because we have grand parents that came to the U.S.A. with that last name. Thanks for this website. Hope someone can help.

Date: Sun, 6 Feb 2005 21:00:30 -0500
From: "marilyn barnett" <blondiegurl1693@yahoo.com>

im doing norway for my country project and i need a good recipe thats easy and fast and 11-13 year olds will like it and i need it by feb 6, 2005

Date: Sat, 5 Feb 2005 10:26:55 -0500
From: "Jane Grinde" <madgrinde@sbcglobal.net>

What an awesome web site you have!

Thank you so very much, Jane.

We're glad you enjoy it.

Very Best,

Lois Evensen

Date: Thu, 3 Feb 2005 04:47:35 -0500
From: "Marianne Kristiansen" <lvmickey@cox.net>

I am trying to find a SET of jewelry suitable for use with a female, summer bunad. I will need earings, brooch and cufflinks and can't seem to find them on the net. A used set would be really nice since I could carry on someone else's heritage. I am a member of Vegas Viking Lodge and 5 of our members have recently had summer bunader made and need the appropriate jewelry. Can anyone help?

Date: Sun, 2 Jan 2005 21:31:59 -0500
From: "Janet Beard" <sunshine5511@netzero.net>
Subject: Norwegian Meat Balls

Hi,
My Grandmother was Norweigan and made the best Norweigan Meatballs. I would like to have a recipe for Norweigan Meatballs and also those wonderful cookies that Mean PoorMan Cookies in Norweigan.

Thank-you,
Janet Beard

Date: Sun, 5 Dec 2004 07:51:32 -0500
From: red_aliouane@hotmail.com (edouane aliouane)

hllo iam redouane from france ilike come to norway for immigration

Hello Edouane:

We suggest you contact the Norwegian Consulate nearest to your home in France.

Best,

Lois Evensen

Date: Wed, 1 Dec 2004 11:56:05 -0500
From: Pam_Freeman@msn.com (Pam Freeman)

I am looking for a lutefisk or lutefisk/meatball dinner. I live in Virginia, but could get to Ohio if that's the only answer! There is no central hotline for lutefisk dinners and Richmond is not much Scandinavian. I am from Wisconsin, but can't go quite that far for a lutefisk event!

Date: Sun, 28 Nov 2004 19:36:02 -0500
From: cdcook@fast.net (Sarah Nomland)

Hello.
My name is Sarah Nomland and when my great-grandfather moved to America from Norway he changed our last name from Nomeland to Nomland. Currently, I have family living in Nomeland, Norway. I was wondering if since my relatives founded Nomeland, Norway, if I am a norwegian princess. Please contact me A.S.A.P because my sisters and I believe we are in fact norwegian princesses. Thanks a bunch

Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2004 10:40:29 -0500
From: mfager@tconl.com (sharon nielsen fager)

I have information on the ancestors of Eric Frisenberg Thorup (Nielsen) and I'm looking for additional data on them. Please contact if you are interested.

Date: Sat, 13 Nov 2004 14:11:24 -0500
From: jdaly1@webtv.net (jack daly)

hello, i recently found a naval hat from WWII with the name STUTZPUNKT KIEL on the front. it is black and white with two black ribbons hanging down the back. can anyone tell me anything about it. thank you, jack.

Date: Fri, 12 Nov 2004 06:40:01 -0500
From: zovm@rediffmail.com (Ranjith)

I am looking for a person by name John Alphonse. He was the GM of ADN International pvt ltd, singapore. He is from malaysia. I later heard that he married a girl from norway & settled there. He has helped me a lot. I want to meet him. I am searching for him for the past 4 years. If someone knows about him, pl mail me. thanks.

Date: Tue, 9 Nov 2004 20:20:00 -0500
From: elvischick@msn.com (Corrin Evans)

Hey! I was Just Browsing your site! It's Great! My family has been wanting to join the SON group in our area, but we just never really got to it! Well, Bye for Now!
Takk,
Corrin Evans

Date: Tue, 9 Nov 2004 07:56:57 -0500
From: dyerardi@yahoo.com (Derek Yerardi)

I would like to buy a bunad for my infant daughter. Please contact me soon, as I would like it for this holiday season.
Thanks

Date: Sat, 6 Nov 2004 13:48:34 -0500
From: vslama@ems-rfid.com (Vicky Slama)

I am interested in purchasing a used bunad. I belive I am a size 40 or 42. I have been a member of the SON since I was a child in 1959. I will be serving Lutefisk dinner in December with our lodge and would like to wear a bunad. Do you have a bunad which was yours or your grandmothers which you do not use anymore? I would love to purchase it!
Best regards
Vicky

Date: Sat, 23 Oct 2004 09:31:19 -0400
From: "Karen" <karen7178@aol.com>

Can anyone please tell me the norweigan name for grandmother?
Thanks.

Grandmother = Bestemor

Date: Mon, 11 Oct 2004 18:48:00 -0400
From: "Tamara" <TamaraTowry@aol.com>

Hello,

I was searching the internet for Norweigan websites and ran across this one. May I say that it is absolutely lovely and that I wish you all the best!

I am currently dating a most wonderful gentleman that is Norweigan and am interested in knowing some Norweigan traditional recipes and also traditional Norweigan customs.

I would be so delighted to receive information!

Takk,
Tamara

Date: Thu, 30 Sep 2004 11:51:46 -0400
From: safety_chick@hotmail.com (Christy Lawson)

Hello! My grandmother in-law is 100% Norweigan but has lived in the U.S. her entire life. I would like to find her something authentic/antique to reflect her heritage for Christmas. Maybe something like a figurine or vintage cookbook. Could you recommend a few good websites? Thank you.

Date: Wed, 8 Sep 2004 21:33:27 -0400
From: "Bradley" <bc@flyingpuma.com>

Greetings from Montana!
I am looking for a sugar shaker from Norway. A friend of mine had a porcelain one that was broken by accident. It was shaped like a woman and had Norwegian writing on it - some thing about everything is better with sugar.  I'd like to be able to find one to replace it. It has been difficult to find, so I would be interested in any sugar shaker from Norway. Email me if you have a source or one for sale.
Thank you!

Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2004 22:44:22 -0400
From: "Madeline Sorlie" <evergreen65@msn.com>

Would you please tell me how to spell the english word "welcome" in Norweigan? I want to have a sign made for the front door. I want to surprise my husband who is Norweigan. Thank you.

Hello Madeline,

Welcome in Norwegian is "Velkommen."

Best,

Lois Evensen

Date: Fri, 6 Aug 2004 19:44:24 -0400
From: "Ray Kramer" <raymondkramer@msn.com>

Hi Im looking for a book Pub.in1981 "forefathers of George Washington" I have tried all the used bookstors in Pittsburgh Pa an no luck. I have also tryed many bookstors on the internet an nobody has one. I want that book to add to my collection of books on Norway and Vikings. Thanks for your efforts! Luck to you all. Ray

Date: Tue, 20 Jul 2004 22:25:55 -0400
From: "Rita" <Rita.Rim@sbcglobal.net>

I an planning a trip to Norway next month. I am finding everything from lodging to food very expensive. We will visit Oslo, Bergen, Stavanger and would love some suggestions on reasonable restaurants reasonable prices on table ware and dishes. Any suggestions for conserving money will be greatly appreciated. I live in OK, but I am a member in MN.

Date: Tue, 20 Jul 2004 20:21:01 -0400
From: "Elizabeth" <EJBRichardson@cox.net>

How do you spell the word Hope in Norwegian? My mother's family was from Norway, but they have all passed on.

Thank you,

Date: Sat, 17 Jul 2004 09:05:12 -0400
From: "Eric Georg Tronsen" <etron8@hotmail.com>

My father Peder Asborne Tronsen, was born in Molde 22 December 1906.

Does anyone know of his family, which I beleive was named "Haukebo", or something smilar.

BTW, my ex-wife's mother came fom Kristiansund, which is about thirty or forty miles from Molde!

Date: Thu, 1 Jul 2004 23:39:59 -0400
From: bigwolker@aol.com (Helen Rustad Nestingen Wolkerstorfer)

Dear People,

I have a solje from the I. Frisenberg store in Lillehemmer that I inherited from my grandmother and it is in need of repair.I tried I. Frisenberg but they are now dealing in a different kind of jewelry. Where might I send the solje here in the USA to be fixed? Thank you for any help you can provide.

Date: Thu, 17 Jun 2004 15:07:36 -0400
From: tarcyw@hotmail.com (Tarcy)

Hi! I am looking for any information on the name Tarcy. My great grandmother was named Tarcy, she was born in 1800, her parents were from Norway and her mom had read the name in a book. Any information on this book or the name would be great.
Thank you.

Date: Sat, 12 Jun 2004 01:08:30 -0400
From: summertime68@aol.com (Linda cassidy)

Hello, I am trying to trace an old friend, his name is Tor but was known as Tony, we shared a flat in London in 1969/70. I can't remember his surname, but he came from Stavangar and was working in London until the early 1970's. He had an old red lambretta scooter which he used to travel around the city. He had a brother called Karl who came over to London for a holiday. Tony would be in his late 50's early 60's by now, he wrote some time after returning to Norway, but it was some time before I received the letter and I never replied, I know this is not much information but I am hoping that maybe he will read this and perhaps it will ring a bell

Date: Sun, 6 Jun 2004 17:41:13 -0400
From: broomwell@fsmail.net (Debi)

Hello,
would anyone recognise the name Bill Borler (spelling not too sure) sounds like boorli. He was a Norwegian sailor in the ww11, in Royal Norwegian Navy. ONe of the men who knew him was Arne Strand who died in Tjome, 1982. Another who may have known him was Hans Pederson. All these men boarded in Glasgow during the war and after whilst joining ships. Thanks.

Date: Tue, 11 May 2004 09:34:37 -0400
From: wendydbriscoe@yahoo.co.uk (wendy briscoe)

hi
i am trying to trace relatives of my late father a eillif wara born 6/11/28 vadso norway. his mother was called elda,she lived in a place called stokmarknes lofoten islands,she married a andreassen had 3 children their names were walter a taxi driver, odd a norwegian merchant seamen and sofhia. my grandma died a couple of years ago so we lost touch with the familiy, i live in hull england so i have found it difficult to try to trace them any ideas i would be most gratefull
kind regards
wendy

Date: Sat, 1 May 2004 14:35:06 -0400
From: jimvil@wowway.com (Jim Villella)

Please email me the name and address of the Board Chair for your organization. I'm a member of the Scandinavian Club of Columbus (having married a Norwegian) and have some excellent ideas for you to consider for fund-raising purposes and I'd like to mail the details to your board.

Takk!

Jim Villella
Columbus, OH
614-890-0782

Date: Sat, 1 May 2004 04:10:30 -0400
From: leif.j.friestad@jci.com (Leif J Friestad)

Does anybody know of 17.mai celebrations in England?

Date: Tue, 30 Mar 2004 01:29:09 -0500
From: "tyler" <tyler@leafpottery.com>

I am looking for a Mans Bunad. I am just under 5'9". I am looking for a Rogaland Bunad, but would be interested in hearing about others as well. I am willing to pay a fair price for a Bunad, as I am getting married this summer and would like to get married in a Bunad.

Thanks for any help or leads.

Date: Mon, 29 Mar 2004 08:00:54 -0500
From: "mandy pedersen smith" <mandy2shoes@hotmail.com>

hi, i wondre if anyone can tell me how i can buy a birth,death or marrige certificate of my relative as im trying to do a family tree and they all come from smedvik in lofoten,i have been in touch with archives in trondhiem but they was not very helpfull,any information i will be grateful for as ilive in sheffield england,thank you for your time,hei,hei

Date: Mon, 1 Mar 2004 16:56:23 -0500
From: "Nancy and Arild Oyen" <anoyen@seidata.com>

Hei.....my husband, Arild immigrated from Norway in 1998! It was a very hectic first few years as newly weds.....immigration.....jobs.....language and cultural issues took precedence. Thinkgs have settled in nicely and I would like to keep my husbands heritage alive by possibly joining Sons of Norway. I would like to find the closest chapter to Madison Indiana so we can participate often.

Thanks!
Nancy & Arild

Date: Sat, 14 Feb 2004 11:02:40 -0500
From: "Christine Normo" <C_Normo@msn.com>

I have for sale : a ladies Norlands ( blue ) Bunad kit
(approximate size 8-12 ) , bought in Norway. If interested, please contact me
via e-mail at c_normo@msn.com

Hilsen !

Christine

Date: Sat, 7 Feb 2004 19:20:00 -0500
From: "donny" <donnyray@angelfire.com>

My grandfather Olson was from Norway. I am about to beccome a grandfather myself and would like to know the Norweigan word for grandfather. (I still have relatives near Tjome, Norway.)

Hello Donny:

The Norwegian word for grandfather is bestefar.

Congratulations!

Lois

Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2004 05:23:09 -0500
From: "Elena" <trono@mail.ru>

Hello to everybody,

I am going to Norway soon to study so I would like to know the country and people better. Everybody is welcome to write me and maybe we will meet later.

Elena

Date: Sat, 6 Dec 2003 08:47:16 -0500
From: sjensen@fsmail.net (steven jensen)

hi, my name is steven jensen, I have been trying to trace my grandfather, perry harley jensen, he is from ALESUND WESTERN NORWAY originally. he served over here in scotland round about 1941 45 nobody has seen him since 1947. it is believed he went back to norway

Date: Sun, 5 Oct 2003 16:49:00 -0400
From: bassangel@shaw.ca (Deb Johnson)

My grandfather was apparently born in Trondhein Norway, on Nov 13. 1891. My family has been uner the impression that he was an orphan, but new developments seem to give the possibility that he was not. As there are few family members left, I would appreciate any help that I can get. Here is what information I have now.
Paul Bernard Vold.
Parents....Daniel Aasen and wife Severina Olsdaughter Treslidvold.
Born Novemeber 13, 1891.
Baptised January 31, 1892
Confirmed September 30, 1906.
Skogan Pastorage....letter dated April 13, 1910.
Alstadhaug Church Record.

Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 18:15:25 -0400
From: "robert sather coyle" <RJCOYLE@msn.com>

i am researching my granfather, theodore sather, born in oslo 1902, moved to cleveland mother was minnie hansen, brother anton.. are there any cleveland groups? where can i buy norwegian items?

Date: Sat, 26 Jul 2003 15:19:00 -0400
From:  "chibu" <igbo@yahoo.com>

i love this page

Date: Tue, 22 Jul 2003 03:00:51 -0400
From: "Robert Myers" <wayno28@earthlink.net>

Hi,
Just a note that my email address has changed from: wayno@discoverynet.com TO: wayno28@earthlink.net
I didnt know any other way to do this, hope is OK!
    Thanks
     Robert

Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2003 12:58:57 -0400
From: "Robert Myers" <Wayno@discoverynet.com>

My Grandfather came to the states in 1923. His name: Oistein Korsnes. His Fathers name: Ludwig Korsnes. Ships record say they were from Alesund.  He is buried here in Kansas City, Missouri USA. He passed on the 17 of July 1961. I never knew him but would like to know more about my heritage. If anyone can help it would be great.

Date: Fri, 20 Jun 2003 19:37:17 -0400
From: babygirl_242005@hotmail.com (Crystal)

What does Hilsen fra Norge mean? I hope that some one can help me out.

Hello Crystal:

It means "Regards from Norway."

Best,
Lois

From: "Arnold Abramson" <mazik@texoma.net>
Date: Sat, 21 Jun 2003 02:06:07 -0500

Hello, am wondering if you can give me the name of this celebration in Norwegian.  I happened upon your website...nice job, & enjoy your party.  Tag from Dallas, Texas (descendant of Tonsberg grandparents...)  PS:  Please respond to x1j@texoma.net; thanks again...

Hi Arnold:

It's "sommer solverv."

Best,
Lois

Date: mon, 16 jun 2003 06:27:14 -0400
from: mgbadajoe@aba.com (mgbada joe,aba,naija)

I love this page. Keep it up.

Date: Mon, 9 Jun 2003 16:20:56 -0400
From: dpolzell@dinslaw.com (Diane Polzella)

What a wonderful site you have.  I received a flyer advertising the Sons of Norway which was enclosed in a book I ordered from Amazon entitled "Island Soul" (a Memoir of Norway) by Patti Jones Morgan about her stay in Norway in the early 1990's.  My maternal great grandmother, who I lived with in Minnesota when I was young, and paternal great great grandfather were both from Norway so I have an interest in things and places Scandanavian.  I have yet to visit Norway but hope it's in my future.  I would like to know if anyone knows where or what "Agakalla" is in Norway.  When I have located information regarding my great grandmother, Agakalla is listed as here birthplace but I can't locate it on any map.  If anyone has any idea where this might be, please let me know.  I have been told that I have relatives in Bergen (though I have not been able to find out who they are) if that's any help.  I live in Dayton and would like to possibly join the Sons of Norway located in!
 Cincinnati.  Thank you.

Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2003 14:27:29 -0400
From: watchersway@mweb.co.za (Stephen)

Hi Esther Stephen again. I would like to answer some of the questions you asked.Firstly I am 20 and come from South Africa and I have a great interest not only in my own geneology but others as well. Unfortunately in South Africa most people don't care about their ancesty.My Grand Mother on my Dad's side got me into this.Her family on her father's side were originally from Norway.I have known of your group for about two months and found it by accident actually. Having ancesty distant or not from Norway has sparked such an interest in everything to do with Norway and it's people.I hope you can find some some form of info for me.Thanks for the punctual response to my email.

Date: Sun, 20 Apr 2003 15:53:29 -0400
From: watchersway@mweb.co.za (STEPHEN)

Hi.I just recently dicovered that I have Norwegian ancestory.They  apparently left Norway and went to live in England.I am very proud to say that I have Scandinavian roots. The surname is a bit old and i can't find much info on the net,but my gran helped in her small way.The surname is SLAEGR which means smart,cunning,clever and sly.The anglicized version is SLY which was my grans maiden name.Her grandpa was the norwegian.I would be greatful if you could help.Thanks.By the way I really like your website. Stephen

Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2003 00:51:09 -0500
From: "Roxanna Indergaard" <roxie66@telus.net>

I am hoping to find someone who may have information on one Johaness Naastad born in Kristiansund, Norway between 1888 & 1890. He arrived at Ellis Island on March 20,1905 ( the ship was the Cedric). He would be my Great Great Uncle. It was said that he disappeared in 1917 after a family disagreement. I believe that this happened in North Dakota. He had 5 sisters and his parents were Ole Olaus Ore Naastad & Inger Anna Marie Harstad. My grandparents, Marie & Marvin Indergaard spent their entire life time searching for him. They are both gone now and I have taken on the search. Anyone with information that may help me find out what happened to him can contact me at my email address. I would so greatly appreciate any help!

Date: Sat, 1 Mar 2003 13:34:34 -0500
From: "Anne Huse Foucher" <ellen.foucher@free.fr>

my name is Anne Huse Foucher and I study English here in France. My mother is Norwegaian and I have chosen Norwegian immigation in the Us as a research subject. In order to illustrate that Norwegian- Americans are  close to their roots (which I believe they are!) I'd be very glad to have a
photo of a 17th of May parade in the States. Would it be possible for you to e-mail me one?
Tusen Takk!!!
Anne Foucher
ellen.foucher@free.fr

or to send one by ordinary mail(but it's slower and due to a computer problem I'm a little short of time!)
Anne Foucher
4  rue de Mareuil
85320- Péault
France

Date: Sat, 1 Mar 2003 12:33:37 -0500
From: "Shawne Stone" <sstone@vansd.org>

Hi everyone -

I hope you can help me... my high school band has been invited to participate in a Syttende Mai festival and I would love to dress in an appropriate costume, but find that I cannot afford a bunad.  If you have any ideas, I would love to hear them.  We pride ourselves on helping our students learn about different cultures (we are a largely multi-cultural school) and want to do this well.

Thanks for your time!

Date: Thu, 12 Dec 2002 16:40:43 -0500
From: "Liz Dawe" <lolliliz@standby.com>

Liz Dawe of Columbus Ohio is originally from Norway. Liz is 98 and remembers her norwegan childhood well.

Date: Sun, 24 Nov 2002 11:21:51 -0500
From: Per.Harald.Olsen@bio.ntnu.no (per)

God jul til alle over there!
Hilsen Per fra Norge!
http://www.chembio.ntnu.no/users/perhols/english.htm

Date: Fri, 1 Nov 2002 12:20:53 -0500
From: cstocklin@hotmail.com (Chris Stocklin)
Subject: SonGuestBook

Greetings:
The group I work with has been asked to prepare a traditional banquet of Norwegian foods, with Lutefisk as the central entree. Is there anyone in the Columnbus, Ohio, area that can guide us / assist in this preparation. We would reimburse this person appropriately for their expertise and assistance, plus any expenses.
Thank you and best regards,
Chris Stocklin
e-mail: cstocklin@hotmail.com

Date: Sat, 26 Oct 2002 16:18:57 -0400
From: nrosvoll@bellsouth.net (Nina Veie-Rosvoll)

Heisann! I am amazed at how many Norwegians live on the American continent. I am Norwegian, but have lived in the US since my College days. I wish there were SOFN down here where I live. I found your website doing some research on the Internet. Wanting to get back to my roots, I have recently started a small company that has authentic Viking figures, a Viking ship and beautiful bunad dolls among other Norwegian things.
Nina

Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2002 16:11:48 -0400
From: skasiguran@cvcaroyals.org (Steve Kasiguran)

I am an administrator at Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy, a 7-12 grade school in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio (just north of Akron).  We have an exchange program with a Christian school in Bergen, Norway.  We are interested in ways to enhance the experience of the students who visit us from Norway, as well as  to acquaint our own participating students more effectively with Norwegian culture.  If you have ideas, suggestions, resources, events, or people to contact for more information, we would be grateful for your input.  Norwegians in the Cleveland/Akron area, we would love to hear from you!

TAKK FOR HJELPEN!

Date: Tue, 8 Oct 2002 19:41:24 -0400
From: gjerde@montana.net (Beverly Gjerde)

Our lodge(Jotenheimen 499) has a number of books in Norwegian,Swedish, and Danish and almost no one in the lodge who can read them. We have the following:  about 100 books in Norwegian-many  novels and short stories including authors like Alexander Kjelland,Knut Hamsun,Johan Falkberget about 75  books in Swedish- includes novels and short stories-many are paperbacks about 90  books in Danish-includes 50 volumes of Danmarks best literature We can fax you a complete list of these books if you are interested in acquiring them.

Date: Fri, 4 Oct 2002 23:50:14 -0400
From: Esthersofn@aol.com (Esther Charlton)

Hi Everyone,

Wanted to let you all know about some of the speakers, talks, etc at Middfest.

Saturday 3 p.m - Dr. Irwin Abrams, Nobel Prize

4:30  - Educational Update Hilde Haaland Kramer, Council of International Education, Norway

6 p.m. - Play A Doll's House, Ibsen

Sunday  noon  - film, Norway: Cross my Heart Hope to Die

2:30 p.m. Work Ethic & Norway's future Helge Skoge

3 p.m.   Dr. Irwin Abrams, Nobel Prize

Stop by the Sons of Norway booth near the Manchester Inn

Esther

Hello Everyone:

On our main page I have added a link to a cooking demonstration showing how to make gravlax.

Enjoy!

Lois Evensen
Webmaster

Date: Sat, 17 Aug 2002 02:34:42 -0400
From: "Cathy Breedon" <cathybreedon@meritcare.com>

Hi! I am not sure if this qualifies as commercial -- hope not.  I have a lovely Norwegian Bunad (Stavanger type)for sale, and I was hoping to let folks know about it who might be interested.  I can attached a description and pictures and send them to you if you email me. Thanks!  Cathy Breedon

Date: Wed, 7 Aug 2002 18:04:23 -0400
From: "Esther Charlton" <Esthersofn@aol.com> |

We in Southwest part of Ohio, welcome our new forming Sons of
Norway lodge in the Northeast part of the state.

Date: Sun, 26 May 2002 20:39:29 -0400
From: "Esther Charlton" <Esthersofn@aol.com>

Great news to shout to everyone.  Our Edvard Grieg Lodge, 5-657 now has over 100 members.  Tell your friends about us here in Southwest Ohio.  Send an email to someone on the officer list.

Date: Thu, 9 May 2002 06:58:07 -0400
From: "Esther Charlton" <Esthersofn@aol.com>

Edvard Grieg Sons of Norway lunch on May 17th at the Sorum
Fjord Horse Farm just north of Lebanon, Ohio.
We will gather at 11:30.  You must contact Esther by email or phone
513-923-3798 by Tuesday, May 14, 7 p.m. to let her know if are interested
in this special event in honor of the day.
Esther

Date: Wed, 8 May 2002 11:27:58 -0400
From: "Haldor B. Grendstad" <haldor.grendstad@felleskjopet.no>

Hello. This is a greeting from Norway, where I live. I will
also wish all you norwegians in Norway good luck with the 17.mai
celebration

Date: Sun, 24 Mar 2002 22:11:33 -0500
From: Esthersofn@aol.com (Esther Charlton)

The board of Edvard Grieg lodge 5-657 will be having their bi-monthly board meeting, Tuesday, March 16th at Diane Person's house starting at 7 p.m..  Please call Esther at 923-3798 if you are interested in attending the meeting or if you may have things you wish discussed at the meeting.

Date: Sun, 24 Mar 2002 13:05:46 -0500
From: leni425@icqmail.com (Leni McCormick)

I am a Norwegian living with my husband and son in Plymouth, England, and have no idea where I could find other Norwegians around. I know this is a US based site, but if anyone knows anything about where I can find others in the UK, maybe on a web site like this, I would be for ever grateful.

På forhånd, mange tusen takk,

 Leni McCormick

Date: Mon, 4 Mar 2002 17:17:52 -0500
From: rokeness32@ameritech.net (Tommy)
Subject: SonGuestBook

Heisann, i am a Noregian living in Toledo, Ohio i have been living here for 1 1/2 year now, and i am happy to see there are sites online where other Norwegians or Americans with Norwegian heritage posting messages or keeping contact.....will be keeping my eyes open for even more, and would be nice to get in contact with some people close to here.

Date: Sat, 23 Feb 2002 03:45:42 -0500
From: BobVikingE6@aol.com (Bob Bowman)

Was member of Sons of Norway Lodge in Hayward, CA. back in 1990-1993.  Now living in Winchester, Kentucky, near Lexington.  I am a Air orce Reservist at Wright-Patterson AFB.  I am interested in membership again with SON.  Is there a lodge in KY., or is there one close by.

God dag,
Bob

Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2002 15:40:50 -0500
From: Esthersofn@aol.com (Esther Charlton)

The Edvard Grieg board of officers will be having a board meeting this Sunday, Jan. 27 at Les Nomeland's at 4:30 p.m.
If anyone would like to attend please call Esther, or if there are things you would like the board to discuss please let one of the officers know of your ideas.

Date: Wed, 28 Nov 2001 00:16:13 -0500
From: "Bridget" <illiadrachovna@yahoo.com>

I am excited to find that we have a sons of Norway lodge here in Cincinnati. My Grandparents were members in Minnesota, I believe. I've been researching my geneology, and somehow stumbled across your website. Keep it up! I'd like to see more!

Date: Mon, 3 Sep 2001 17:33:23 -0400
From: ksoderberg90@hotmail.com (Kim Soderberg)

Hello! My name is Kim Soderberg.  My son and I moved to the Cincinnati area two weeks ago from North Dakota.  Along with finding my bearings around here, I have found that there are not many Norwegians!  I was so pleased to find your site.  I am looking for an organization that is close to my heart.  I am so much into my Norwegian heritage and would like to communicate with others.  Any information someone might have would be wonderful!!  I will be checking into this site regularily.  Again, so good to see something "Norwegian" in a place that is so different!

Welcome, Kim!

We are so glad you found us here on the Net!  I'm sure you'll be hearing from Esther Charlton, our President, soon.  We look forward to seeing you at our meetings.

Thanks for writing,

Lois Evensen
WebMaster

Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2001 14:05:01 -0400
From: pete@huset.demon.co.uk (Pete Simpson)

Thank you for telling me about your site and lodge. There are some pictures of Norway (and also Ohio) on my modest website at www.huset.demon.co.uk. I've always been interested in Scandinavia although I have no birth connections. Fortunately, several airlines are now offering quite low fares from the UK making it much cheaper to visit than it was a few years ago.I wish you good luck with your lodge.

Date: Mon, 20 Aug 2001 21:16:45 -0400
From: Esthersofn@aol.com (Esther Charlton)

Maybe I am the first for our guest book.
It has been exciting getting everyone involved with our lodge and seeing the enthusiasm of all of our members.
As I said back at our Institutional Meeting we are a new baby lodge and we are just taking our baby steps ompared with some of the much older lodges.  But, we have sure done a lot in our short time.  If anyone checks our website and needs information on joining please do email me.
We are all enjoying our Norwegian heritage.
Esther

---

Add your message, question, or comment!  Write to us!

---

Return to Main Page

---

This entire Sons of Norway Lodge #5-657  web site:
COPYRIGHT © 2000 - 2007 by Lois A. Evensen for exclusive use by Sons of Norway Lodge #5-657, Cincinnati-Dayton, Ohio
No part of this web site may be reproduced in any form without written permission from its owner.
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Webmaster@Evensens.net

---

United We Stand