TIDBITSKurbits PåCatwalkMODE: Slotts Barbro från Fjäkelmyra– där har ni årets svenska modeexport.Kläder med hennes traditionella dalamålerihar visats på catwalken i Paris ochsålts på exklusiva varuhus världen över.Franska modehuset Rochas anlitadeSlotts Barbro då chefs-designer MarcoZanini, vars mor är dalkulla, villeåterknyta till sina svenska rötter.– Han kom hit ett par dagar och vi jobbadetillsammans fram mönstren, berättarBarbro som målar enligt traditionellametoder med äggoljetempera och limfärgpå gammalt hemvävt linne.Originalmålningarna fördes seda över tillsiden av specialister i Italien.Nu har lugnet lagt sig i ateljén hemmapå Fjärdmansgården utanför Börlänge.Men i garderoben hänger en klänning,special designad av Marco Zanini.– Hen gjorde en särskild version tillmig och en likadan till sin mamma. Litemer klädd, med rejäl ärm och krage.Ateljén är öppen för besök, men ringförst.Hedestad AliasSollefteåFILM: “Hedestad” säger stationsskylten.Men det är i Sollefteå somBondstjärnan Daniell Craig, i rollen somMikael Blomqvist, kliver av tåget i kommandeHollywoods tolkning av StiegLarsson: <strong>The</strong> girl with <strong>the</strong> draton tattoo,med premiär i december.Även Kila<strong>for</strong>s och Segersta utanförBollnäs har fått ta på sig rollen som denfiktiva norrländska orten.Sites <strong>of</strong> InterestSwedish program about <strong>America</strong>ns visitingSweden to find <strong>the</strong>ir roots! A mustsee!!http://svtplay.se/t/167318/allt_<strong>for</strong>_sverigeMore Men Than WomenIn about four years <strong>the</strong>re will be a historical trend break in Sweden: <strong>The</strong>re will <strong>the</strong>nbe more men than women living <strong>the</strong>re. And subsequently, <strong>the</strong> male dominance willincrease every year. Sweden has had more females than males since long be<strong>for</strong>e <strong>the</strong>start <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> national registration in 1749. Daily Sydsvenskan has looked into <strong>the</strong> matterand pinpointed <strong>the</strong> breaking point as April 26, 2015. After that date, expect to seemore men than women, as <strong>the</strong> life expectancy <strong>of</strong> men will increase due to a number <strong>of</strong>medical advances. Meanwhile, Swedish women are leading less healthy lives thanbe<strong>for</strong>e, <strong>the</strong>y work harder, smoke and drink more and are also more susceptible tostress and exhaustion. “<strong>The</strong>re’s probably a ceiling <strong>for</strong> how quickly life expectancy canincrease,” says Sven-Ol<strong>of</strong> Isacsson, pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> community medicine at LundUniversity.“Swedish women are close to hitting that ceiling, <strong>the</strong>re<strong>for</strong>e men are catching upwith <strong>the</strong>m.” <strong>The</strong> increase in men also has to do with immigration, more men thanwomen immigrate to Sweden from <strong>for</strong>mer Yugoslavia, Africa and <strong>the</strong> Middle East.Manliest city in Sweden? Övertorneå with 53.1 percent men. Stockholm, Malmö and.Göteborg still has a 51 percent female dominance.Submitted by: Carol Blackwell, Phoenix Lodge #677Biathlon instersundCOLD NOSEWARM HEARTH<strong>The</strong> logo symbolizes <strong>the</strong> core values <strong>of</strong> biathlon in <strong>the</strong> winter city Östersund.- Hosting, we might give you your next cold but we receive you with a warm heart.- An event in true winter conditions with cold and snow- An event in an urban environment- <strong>The</strong> proximity to <strong>the</strong> worldIn short: Cold nose – warm heart!WORLD CUP 2011 IN FIGURES- 500 leaders - 350 active, 38 nations- 130 media representatives - 15 Radio & TV Stations- Over 50 million TV viewers in <strong>the</strong> EBU - 22,000 visitors- 600 volunteers - Five days <strong>of</strong> competition- 6 racesLogot symboliserar det huvudsakliga värdet av skidskytte i vinterstanden Östersund.- Som värd, kanske vi ger dig din nästa förkylning men med ett varmt hjärta.- En händelse i riktig vinter med kyla och snö- En händelse i en stads - miljö- Närheten till världenKort och gott: Kall näsa - varmt hjärta!VÄRLDSCUPEN 2011 I SIFFROR- 500 ledare - 350 aktiva, 38 nationer- 130 massmediatekniker - 15 radio & TV-stationer- Över 50 miljon TV-tittare i EBUEN - 22,000 besökare- 600 volontärer - Fern dagar med tävlingar- 6 racesPage 30 www.vasaorder.com <strong>Vasa</strong> <strong>Star</strong> October-December 2011
In MemoriamTill minne av hädangångnaordenssyskon genom vilkasbortgång syskonkretsen gjorten kännbar förlustIn memory <strong>of</strong> our departedmembers who will besorely missedCALIFORNIADORINDA NYLAND died on July 3, 2011 at <strong>the</strong>age <strong>of</strong> 89. Sister Dorinda was born on March15,1922 in Oakland, Cali<strong>for</strong>nia. She Joined TegnerLodge #149 on February 5, 1975. She is survivedby her daughter Celeste Spencer and husband JohnSpencer, and her children Ellen, Tyler, and Linnea.COLORADOMARGARETA GUSTAFSON passed away onAugust 15, 2011. Preceded in death by her husbandon March 2, 2011. <strong>The</strong>y joined Runan MagnetLodge #120 in 1971 and transferred to EnighetLodge #178, Denver Colorado on October 28, 1990.ILLINOISGEORGE KENNETH MICHELSON, 97, bornFebruary 23, 1914, in Batavia, IL, passed awayAugust 27, 2011, in Blooomingdale, IL. He joinedViljan Lodge #349 on February 27, 1975 and was a36-year member. He is survived by a son, a daughter,and 2 grandchildren.MINNESOTAVERNETTE ANN HALLDEEN passed away onAugust 13, 2011. She was born Dec. 9, 1924 inMinneapolism MN. She joined Stenbock Lodge#138 on Dec. 1, 1950 and was serving as Master <strong>of</strong>Ceremonies. She is survived by Sisters GloriaAdolphson, Vivian Cushing, Joyce Carlson, andbro<strong>the</strong>r Ray H. Halldeen, Jr (Peggy).D. ARLENE HOLMGREN - age 86. Passedaway on October 9, 2011 after a lengthy illness.1951 graduate <strong>of</strong> Gustavus Adolphus College.Loving wife, mo<strong>the</strong>r, <strong>for</strong>mer parish worker and substituteteacher. Follow in death by husband, Arthur,on October 20, 2011. (See C. Arthur Holmgrenmemorial)C. ARTHUR HOLMGREN - age 88. Passedaway on October 20, 2011. “Arthur” was precededin death just 11 days earlier by his wife <strong>of</strong> 58 years,“Arlene.” Arthur was a P38 pilot in WWII. Later,he worked as a teacher in <strong>the</strong> St. Paul PublicSchools. He held a bachelor's degree in teachingfrom St. Cloud Teacher's College and went on toearn his Master's Degree from St. Thomas College.Arthur and Arlene are survived by: two sons, David(Natalie) and Wayne; Arlene's sisters and <strong>the</strong>irspouses; niece Maryellen Mikwold; nephewClif<strong>for</strong>d Trudell; and many friends in Minnesotaand Sweden. <strong>The</strong>y were both long-time members <strong>of</strong>V.O.A. Kronan Lodge #544 in St. Paul. <strong>The</strong>ir commitmentto each o<strong>the</strong>r, <strong>the</strong>ir family, to God, and to<strong>the</strong>ir Swedish heritage is a model <strong>for</strong> all who knew<strong>the</strong>m.FERN RICHTER was born in Minneapolis,Minnesota, August 16, 1921. She passed away inLos Angeles, Cali<strong>for</strong>nia, July 20, 2011. She joinedNorth <strong>Star</strong> Lodge #106 on November 7, 1989 asmember #2122 and served as auditor <strong>for</strong> manyyears. Fern is survived by three children and grandchildren.OHIOBETTY ARVIDSON, age 86, <strong>of</strong> Mentor, OH,passed away on October 19, 2011, at HospiceHouse in Cleveland, OH. She was <strong>the</strong> beloved wife<strong>of</strong> Emil Arvidson and William Becker (deceased),loving mo<strong>the</strong>r <strong>of</strong> Kim (Mark) Sample, grandmo<strong>the</strong>r<strong>of</strong> Mat<strong>the</strong>w, Gwen, and Tim; great-grandmo<strong>the</strong>r <strong>of</strong>8; stepmo<strong>the</strong>r <strong>of</strong> Penny (Neil) Richards and Pam(Jim) Hooley; step-grandmo<strong>the</strong>r <strong>of</strong> Cameron, Ian,Dylan, and Rose; loving sister <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> late Carl Lind;and sister-in-law <strong>of</strong> Eric Arvidson. Betty joinedNobel-Monitor Lodge #130 on February 28, 1947,and was a Life Member.MARIA I. ARVIDSON (nee Wenzel), 84, died athome (Mentor, OH) on September 9, 2011. She was<strong>the</strong> beloved wife <strong>for</strong> 55 years <strong>of</strong> Eric O. Arvidson,loving mo<strong>the</strong>r <strong>of</strong> Gerda (Gunner) Maidh<strong>of</strong>, andgrandmo<strong>the</strong>r <strong>of</strong> Sylvia, Katia, and Peter, all <strong>of</strong>Germany; sister-in-law <strong>of</strong> Emil (Betty) Arvidson <strong>of</strong>Mentor. Maria was a 50-year member <strong>of</strong> Nobel-Monitor Lodge #130, having joined January 6,1961.PEARL L. BLACK passed away July 11, 2011, at<strong>the</strong> age <strong>of</strong> 85. She was born March 17, 1925, inYoungstown, OH, and was initiated into HarmonyLodge #465 on September 13, 1997. Her husband,James A. Black, whom she married in 1948, isdeceased. She leaves a son, Dudley A. Black, adaughter-in-law, Elisa, bro<strong>the</strong>rs Paul Storm andCarl, and grandchildren Kristin Yates and ColinBlack.RICHARD F. KANENGEISER, age 83, dearhusband <strong>of</strong> Frida (nee Ek) <strong>for</strong> 60 years, passed awayon September 25, 2011. He was <strong>the</strong> devoted fa<strong>the</strong>r<strong>of</strong> Paul (Patricia) and David (Lynn); proud grandpaand “papa” <strong>of</strong> Nicole, Alyssa,and Richard; bro<strong>the</strong>rin-law<strong>of</strong> Elsie Jones (Robert, deceased), IrmaJackson (Delbert) (both deceased), and Barbara Ek.Dearest uncle <strong>of</strong> many. Dick joined Nobel-MonitorLodge #130 on February 11, 2001.PENNSYVLANIAEDWARD J. APPELGREN, 96, born July 13,1915, passed away October 26, 2011. Ed joinedOscars Borg Lodge No. 172, Phila., PA, February27, 1994. Ed was a faithful and active member <strong>of</strong>Oscars Borg Lodge, including a two-year term aschairman, 1998-99. Dear fa<strong>the</strong>r <strong>of</strong> Brenda Ferichand <strong>the</strong> late Edward Appelgren; loving grandfa<strong>the</strong>r<strong>of</strong> 4 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren; anddear bro<strong>the</strong>r <strong>of</strong> Dorothy Paley. Sov i ro.LUCINDA A. (DANIELS) JOHNSON <strong>of</strong>Cannomsburg, PA, passed away July 12, 2011, at<strong>the</strong> age <strong>of</strong> 52. She was born in Johnstown, PA, onOctober 27, 1958, and was initiated into BalderLodge #308 on June 11, 1994.WASHINGTONCARL D. MILLER, a lifelong resident <strong>of</strong> SkagitValley area <strong>of</strong> Washington, passed away August 9,2011. He was a beloved member <strong>of</strong> SolidaritetLodge #396. He is survived by nice Donna Cook,her family and extended family members. Heserved his country in WWII and married in 1951.For many years he came early in <strong>the</strong> morning tohelp with <strong>the</strong> pancake breakfast.JENNIE C. PEARSON passed away in Cathlamet,WA, on October 18, 2011. She was born inCenterville, WA, on February 25, 1914. She was a73-year member in good standing with Svea Lodge#469 in Longview, WA. She loved her social lifeandwas active in <strong>the</strong> community. She leaves adaughter udith (Lewis) Jones; daughter-in-lawBernice Pearson, 8 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.WISCONSINRichard Allan Priem, longtime resident <strong>of</strong>Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, passed away Monday,November 7, 2011, at age 78 years. He was a specialfriend and comrade <strong>for</strong> 50 years <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> lateRobert Paul <strong>The</strong>kan and was preceded in death byhis parents Raymond and Ruth Priem. RichardPriem was <strong>the</strong> bro<strong>the</strong>r <strong>of</strong> Ronald, Roger (Valerie),and Russell (Donna) Priem, and is also survived bynieces, nephews, o<strong>the</strong>r relatives, and many friends.Richard Priem was a longtime member <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>Finnish - <strong>America</strong>n Society <strong>of</strong> Milwaukee, andLinde Lodge 492 <strong>Vasa</strong> <strong>Order</strong> Of <strong>America</strong>. He wasretired after 30 years <strong>of</strong> service at Boston Store.TEXASVIVIAN ANDERSON BROWN passed away onMay 6, 2011 in Dallas, TX at <strong>the</strong> age <strong>of</strong> 90. Shewas born August 27, 1920 in Manor, TX. She wasa Charter member <strong>of</strong> Carl Widen Lodge #743 whereshe served as Cheer Ch, Recording-sec, Financialsec,and Auditor. She is survived by sister-in-lawRose Anderson, nieces, nephews, step-children andgrandchildren and great-grandchildren.MEMORIAL NOTICESshould be mailed with check or moneyorder to: Joan Graham, 5838 San JoseAvenue, Richmond, CA 94804. Phone510-526-5512. E-mail: vasajlg@aol.com. <strong>The</strong>fee is $8.00 <strong>for</strong> 1 column inch. Longerobituaries will be charged a flat rate<strong>of</strong> $25.00. All notices MUST be typed andWRITTEN in a <strong>for</strong>mat similar to those inthis column. NO newspaper clippings.<strong>Vasa</strong> <strong>Star</strong> October-December 2011 www.vasaorder.com Page 31
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