Editor,

Your local Datters of Norway lodge, Ester Moe #39, would like to thank each and every one of you for coming to our 15th annual Nordic Fest held at South Whidbey High School Nov. 8. It was one of our most fun fests ever.

This is partly because of our wonderful high school staffers — Leo, our custodian, and Sandy, Jean and Susie in the kitchen, who absolutely save our lives — every year.

It is partly because of Trinity Lutheran (and especially Robin), who lets us come and make all that lefse throughout October and has been so supportive in so many other ways.

It is partly because of our wonderful local Boy Scouts, who brought their strong backs and trucks to our aid.

It is partly because of our own datters’ husbands, who turn out to help however they can.

It is also partly because of our wonderful musicians — Vern and Karl Olsen, Island Strings and the Kimmer~Zick Duo. You guys make the whole event.

It is partly because of Linda Alexander and MaryAnn Davis, who aren’t even members but who help us with coffee, the cafeteria and their presence every year.

And it is partly because of the Datters themselves, many of who work way too hard. As always, we are working on that. And it is partly because of St. Peters Lutheran in Clinton, where we hold our monthly meetings every second Saturday at 9:45 a.m. (and you are always welcome to visit, regardless of your heritage).

Everyone is heartily welcome to come to any meeting and, of course, to all the things we dream up in the year ahead. But in the meantime, Tusen Takk (a thousand thanks) for coming and partaking in all things Nordic this year at Nordic Fest.

Kristine Nerison Collins

President 2014

Langley