Editor,

Your local Datters of Norway lodge, Ester Moe #39, would like to thank each and every one of those who came to our 15th annual Nordic Fest, held at South Whidbey High School on 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 come and 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 whom work way too hard. As always, we are working on that. And, it is partly because of St. Peter’s Lutheran in Clinton, where we hold our monthly meetings every second Saturday at 9:45 a.m. (all are welcome, regardless of their 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

Ester Moe #39, president