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Neighbors helping neighbors.Join us the first Wednesday of each month in Frederick.

Annual projects include the F-5 Fishing Tournament at Elm Lake

the last Saturday in January.

For more information, including meeting location, call President Gary Sumption at 329-2644 or Secretary Scott Campbell at 329-2030.

NEW MEMBERS WELCOME!


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Tervetuloa! Welcome!Greetings from the

2015 Sisu Award recipient:

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About Scott Campbell

This is what the nominator said when recommending Scott for the Sisu Award: “Scott has worked hard for the community

of Frederick in voluntary roles ever since he returned following his college education at USD. He wears many hats, such as EMT, fireman, city snow plowing, serving on City Council as Mayor and as a council member, WEB board, golf coach for Frederick School, and more.”

Scott is a well-respected leader in the community. His role as a business and community leader in Frederick means that when Scott voices his support for a project, others respect his opinion, and the project is more likely to happen. With Scott’s support and effort, both out front and behind the scenes, Frederick is a better place.

Sisu Award honors service

The Sisu Award honors people who have served the Frederick community with de-termination and perseverance, living up to

the best meaning of sisu. These people gener-ally don’t tout their own accomplishments, so their work often goes uncelebrated. This award is one small way we can say “thank you” for all the quiet work that goes into making our com-munity a great place to live.

Congratulations to our 2015 Sisu Award recipient, Scott

Campbell!—Krysti Mikkonen & Tracy Olson,

Frederick Forward co-presidents

Tervetuloa! Welcome!

About Everett Laurilla

Frederick’s oldest resident is Everett Lau-rilla, who celebrated his 97th birthday

May 16. Everett was born in

1918 in Frederick, SD. In his youth, Everett worked at local stores in both Frederick and Brookings, SD. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He and his first wife

had two children. The couple divorced in 1965, and Everett remarried Margaret Sineway. Together they lived in Orlando, Florida, where they had two sons and ran the Three Point Bowling Center. The couple later moved back to Frederick to care for Everett’s mother (Aina Laurilla).

Since the passing of both Aina and Margaret, Everett has continued to live in Frederick. He works diligently maintaining his yard and has one of the nicest front yards in the community.

Honoring Frederick’s oldest residentGreetings from the

2015 Sisu Award recipient:This year Frederick Forward officially starts a tradition of honoring Frederick’s oldest resident during Finn Fest.

“Welcome to Frederick and I hope everyone enjoys our Finn Fest: Midsummer on the Maple celebration. A big thank you to the Frederick Forward committee for organizing our celebration. This year’s Finn Fest will have many activities for the

whole family to enjoy. ” —Scott Campbell

Thanks to Krista Stoddard for designing this year’s Finn Fest logo!


Frederick is named after a Finn-ish man, Kustaa “Frederick” Bergstadius, who was a clerk

and emigrant agent for the Chicago-Milwaukee-St. Paul Railway Com-pany. Some records say that he never actually visited the area, but he was satisfied enough with the report of a friend, Erick Pikkarainen, that he en-couraged others to move there.

Finnish immigrants were among the area’s first settlers; many of them homesteaded northeast of Frederick in the area of Savo, which was named after Bergstadius’ home province in Finland.

In recent years, when members of Frederick Forward, a community development group that started with the help of the Horizons program of the Northeast Area Foundation, discussed having an annual festival in the town, they decided that the festival should celebrate the town’s Finnish heritage. The first Finn Fest was held in 2008.

Finn Fest honors Frederick’s Finnish heritage

The caption on this publicity map reads: “Was founded in the spring of 1882 and is the finest town site in Dakota, and, during the first year of its existence, rapidly developed in size and prominence, now numbering about 700 population and many solid business enterprises. Among its many improvements it has every facility for commercial business in the way of railroads, telegraph, banking, express, mail, etc., is situated on the Maple River and on the H. & D. Division of the C., M. & St. P. R. R., and soon to be connect with the Northwestern by the O., F. & B. R. R. from Ordway to Bismarck, which is to be completed to Frederick at an early day. Frederick is in the center of the best agricultural part of the Jim River Valley, with pure water, fine churches and schools, excellent society, and destined to become a prosperous commercial city. For information as to prices of lots, etc., address C. F. Campau, Frederick, D. T.”


Tervetuloa! Welcome to Frederick!

Here’s wishing everyone a fun, fantastic, family affair at the Finn Fest in Frederick!

A Finnish family businessthat is proud

to call Frederick home

www.mikkonenorganic.com

FRIDAY, JUNE 195 PM Finn Fest raffle tickets & memorabilia on sale.

Frederick Area School5- 6:30 PM

Supper. Pork loin sandwiches, chips, beans, and dessert. Free-will donation. Frederick Area School

5-7 PM Mölkky Demonstration. Give the game a try before the tournament Saturday! Outside Frederick Area School

7 PM SISU Award Presentation and Little Miss/Mister Finn Contest. The award honors people who have served the Frederick community with determination and perseverance, living up to the best meaning of sisu. Congratulations to 2015 winner Scott Campbell! Then hear from youngsters in the Little Miss/Mister Finn Contest. Frederick Area School

7:30- 9 PM

Mike Bliss: Professional Comedian, Magician, Juggler, and Pickpocket. Frederick Area School

DUSK Juhannuskokko (Fire on the Water). Come see this traditional Scandinavian celebration of midsummer! Bonfires, still seen throughout the Finnish countryside on Midsummer’s Eve, were originally burned to keep away witches or evil spirits. The fire makes an impressive reflection on the water; join in a traditional bonfire-side song! Simmons Park*

10 PM Sky Lantern Parade. Lanterns $5 each. Simmons Park*DARK Fireworks by Finnish Line Fireworks. Across the

Maple River, Simmons Park*

SATURDAY, JUNE 207:30 AM Registration for 5K Road Race & Fun Walk. Race

begins at 8 AM. $20 fee includes a T-shirt. Contact Neal Schaunaman at 329-2279 with questions. Frederick Area School

8-10 AM Pancake Breakfast. Free-will donation. Frederick Area School

8-10 AM Bake Sale. Frederick Area School

9 AM- 3 PM

Frederick Museum Open. Museum display; sale of Frederick and Finn Fest souvenirs. Stop by for coffee and cookies. Frederick Museum, Main Street

10 AM Finnish Baking Demonstration. Learn how to make täytekakku, the fruit-filled layer cake served for many celebrations in Finland. The cake will be served Sunday at Savo Hall. Frederick Area School

10:30 AM-NOON

Root Beer Floats. Served in front of the Emma Burnham Public Library

11 AM Parade. Led by 2015 Sisu Award honoree Scott Campbell and Frederick’s oldest resident, Everett Laurilla. Free registration at finnfest.net. Main Street; line up at Frederick Elevator

11 AM- 7 PM

Craft Show. Simmons Park

* In case of imclement weather, these events will be held on Saturday.

Bring a lawn chair to events in the park!


11 AM- 10 PM

Food Vendors. Simmons Park

NOON- 4 PM

Inflatable Games. Simmons Park

NOON- 2 PM

Mölkky Tournament (Finnish stick-throwing game). Frederick is an official site of the USA Mölkky Tour. Win here for a chance to compete in the national tournament! No experience necessary; no fee to enter. Simmons Park

NOON-6:30 PM

Kubb or Mölkky (stick-tossing games). Games will be set up for play throughout the afternoon (tournament play takes precedence from noon-2 p.m.) Simmons Park

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12:30 PM Tikkuristi (Finnish dance competition). Learn the dance, then keep the steps going as the music speeds up! Simmons Park

12:30 PM Pedal Tractor Races. Simmons Park

1 PM Music by Jami Lynn: Plains Folk, Americana, Jazz. Bandstand, Simmons Park

2 PM Finnish Competitions. Saappaanheitto (Boot Toss), Kännykänheitto (Cell Phone Toss) and Eukonkanto (Wife-Carrying Contest). All participants get a T-shirt, and the first prize is the wife’s weight in beer! Simmons Park

4 PM Poker Run. Registration at finnfest.net. Simmons Park

7 PM Mölkky Tournament Finals. Simmons Park9 PM- 1 AM

Dance: Boogyman Band. Titan’s Bar and Grill

SUNDAY, JUNE 2111:15 AM Church Service. Savo Church12:15 PM Mojakka (stew) with Finn Bread. Savo Hall, across

from Savo church1:15 PM Program: Savo Memories. Savo Hall2:15 PM Kahvitauko (coffee break). Finnish täytekakku

(filled cake) served. Savo Hall

Set up pins as shown at right. Draw to see who throws first. Set a throwing line about 10 feet away, and stand behind it to throw. The first player throws and tries to knock over the pins. Throws are always underhand. After a throw, fallen pins are put upright at the place where they fell. If one pin falls, the score = the number on the pin. If more than one falls, the score = the count of the pins that fell. Pins leaning on other pins don’t count as fallen.If a player misses three times, he or she is out of the game. The game ends when

How to play Mölkky

a player reaches exactly 50 points. If a player goes over 50, the player’s score is lowered to 25.

Donna Sumptionis your local independent

Mary Kay beauty consultant.Get in touch for your beauty needs!

605-329-2462 • [email protected]

Wishing you and your family

a fabulous

Finn Fest!

703 2nd Ave. • Frederick, S.D.Nick Johnson, 380-9333 • Troy Millard, 216-0360

“From Patio Lights to Grain Bin Sites”Stop in and see us on the Poker Run!


Hefting wives and tossing boots may not be Olympic sports, but that doesn’t mean Finns don’t take them seriously!

(Well, OK, there sometimes might be a smile peeking around a competitor’s game face.) These sports have large tournaments in Fin-land that attract international participants.

The wife-carrying competition, or eukonkanto, which tests both a couple’s physical condition and sense of humor, has its roots in the stories of a robber who would steal girls from neighboring villages. In the contest, men can carry their wives however they like, but they must take care not to drop them, or they will have seconds added to their time! The fastest wife-carrying couple receives the equivalent of the wife’s weight in beer.

In the boot toss, or saappaanheitto, contestants try to throw their boots as far as they can. They can grip the boot however they like, but the leg of the boot must be straight while it is in the air. We’ll have some “official” rubber boots on hand for the contest! Nearly all ages can participate.

And if you’ve ever had the urge to chuck your cell phone, join us for kännykänheitto.

You can also try the Finnish version of

“Dance Dance Revolution.” It’s tikkuristi, a dance done over two crossed sticks. The music gets faster, and the goal is keeping the dancing going without touching the sticks. Last one still dancing wins!

Kubb and mölkky, both involving throwing pieces of wood, are great strategy games for all ages. This year, Frederick is an official site for the USA Mölkky Tour! Read more on page FF7.

Come join the fun!

Finnish games offer something for all ages PAST EUKONKANTO WINNERS 2008 – Marty & Jen Morlock2009 – Marty & Jen

Morlock 2010 – Marty & Jen Morlock2011 – Tim & Lisa Kauk2012 – Wyatt Sumption &

Amanda Kallas2013 – Brooke Haas

& Ty Sumption2014 – Don & Trista

Nickelson

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DRIVEWAYSPARKING LOTS

SEALING

Doug BraaP.O. 1007 • Aberdeen, SD 57402

Business: 225-7201 Office/Residence: 329-2248


Thirty minutes of nonstop music

every hour!On . Listen live online or on your smart phone.

105.5 studio line 725-4105 • 107.7 studio line 725-4107

www.dakotabroadcasting.com

Chad’s Electric Inc.

Residential • Farm • CommercialComputer Cabling • Generator Panels

Serving Ellendale, Oakes, Frederick and surrounding areas

P.O. Box 155Ellendale, ND 58436

Chad Durheim

701-349-3472Toll-free: 1-800-509-6571

Aberdeen Asphalt Inc.PAVING

DRIVEWAYSPARKING LOTS

SEALING

Doug BraaP.O. 1007 • Aberdeen, SD 57402

Business: 225-7201 Office/Residence: 329-2248

Rick Grieben225 S. Dakota St.Aberdeen, SDSALES & SERVICE

(605) 725-2111fax: (605) 725-2110

[email protected]

Geothermal Air to Air Heat Pump

Air Conditioner High Efficiency Gas Furnace

Air Purification System Steam Humidifier


Prairie Buildersne w homes • remodeling • free es timat es

Gary Peterson

Frederick, SD • 605-329-7088

Welcome to Frederickfrom

Jami Lynn

Comed

ian/Magician Mike BilssComedian and magician Mike Bliss, a semi-finalist in NBC’s America’s Got Talent,

provides a high-energy show with one-of-a-kind

illusions. 7 PM FRIDAY

Folk, jazz and blues songstress Jami Lynn draws inspiration from her South Dakota roots to share music steeped in the landscape and culture of the Upper Midwest. 1 PM SATURDAY


Frederick Seed, LLC38609 107th St. • Frederick, SD

605-216-6777 • [email protected]

Seed • Liquid Fertilizer & Chemical • Hometown Service!

Enjoy Midsummer!Dale and Connie Groop

Boogyman BandGreat cover band

playing variety music show covering hits from the 60’s thru today as 2-man Boogyman Band.

9 PM – 1 AM SATURDAY

Mölkky Frederick is an official site of the Mölkky USA Tour! Try

your hand at this throwing game for a chance to

compete at the National Mölkky Tournament. 1 PM

SUNDAY

Annikki Martti [email protected] • (605) 329-2238

39034 105th St . , Freder ick, SD 57441

• rag rugs, runners

• capswall, hangings

• mittens, scarves, socks

• personalized Christmas stockings

• weaving and other craft classes available

Annikki’s Weaving StudioF I N N I S H S T Y L E , H A N D - W OV E N A N D H A N D - K N I T

Open 3-5 p.m.

Friday and after

the program Sunday.

Questions during

Finn Fest? Call (605) 377-4788.


Small-town operation. Big-town service.

FREDERICKFARMERS ELEVATOR

Feed • Twine • Grain Handling

605-329-2411502 5th St. • Frederick, S.d.

After hours, call Junior on cell: 329-7411

A large donation for raffle prizes was made by Leroy and Sharon Ham in honor of their late

spouses, Helen Ham and Dale Engelhart.

Thank you, Leroy and Sharon,for your generosity.

Helen Ham Dale Engelhart

In Memory Of


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Paljon kiitoksia!

Aberdeen Chrysler Center

Annikki’s Weaving Studio

Beadle Floral & NurseryBen Hofer BackhoeBerwyn & Sharon BainBlumhardt ChevroletBrown Law Firm

Carlsen Funeral Home and Crematory

Crawford Trucks & Equipment Inc

Dakota Sisu FarmDan & Diana CutlerDan & Sheila RahjaEllendale PharmacyEmma Burnham Library

Full Circle AgGreen Iron EquipmentHub City Livestock

AuctionJB’s CeramicsJung Construction IncKrista Stoddard

Mertz Lumber & SupplyMeyers Tractor SalvageMy PlaceNorthern ElectricYoung GunsAND MANY

VOLUNTEERS!

MANY THANKS to all those who help make Finn Fest possible:

Aberdeen AsphaltAberdeen NewsChad’s ElectricDakota BroadcastingEllendale American

LegionEllwein Equipment

These sponsors donated $300 or more toward the celebration.Friends of Finn FestFrederick Farmers

ElevatorFrederick Seed Dale & Connie GroopHart AngusJames Valley

Telecommunications

JM Electric IncPantorium CleanersPrairie BuildersRick’s Heating & Air

Conditioning

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Dakotafire MediaFarmers Union OilFinnish Line FireworksGeorge & Donna

Sumption

Mikkonen OrganicNickelson FarmsStarion FinancialSumption FarmsWheat Growers


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Finn Fest Star Funders These four sponsors donated $1,000 or more:

Small town, big dreams!

These sponsors donated $600 or more:

Starion FinancialJoel & Stephanie SumptionLee & Tracy OlsonLeonard & Leslie SumptionWSI- Digital Marketing

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