Salolammen SanomatThe Concordia Finnish Language Village

10/2012

Reflections…From Our New DeanBy Amy Iida Tervola Hultberg, Salolampi Dean

Heta, Aarre, and I were thrilled to share ourfirst summer as a family with so many friendsof Salolampi. In this role, Salolampi reallynever begins or ends, but rather there arepauses. As we began our summer planning, I had the good fortune of meeting new andreturning staff members via paper and elec-tronic communication. We also used technol-ogy and social networking tools to build a vir-tual community of counselors prior to the offi-cial start of summer. This allowed us to sharegood ideas before physically being on site andmaking the most of our physical preparationtime once we all arrived.

Our village boasts great rates of returning vil-lagers, and we are very proud of how welcom-ing villagers and staff are towards brand newfamilies and villagers. The ability to freshenpast friendships with new ones proves to be acritical skill for many facets of the villager’slife. I observed many moments of life-skillbuilding among villagers while acquiring theFinnish language this summer.

Of course, Aarre and I also accompanied per-haps the youngest villager on site this summer.Our infant daughter Heta is a fortunate Finn tohave so many good friends at Salolampi. Asparents and teachers, we are so grateful to allfamilies who shared their children with us thissummer. We are thankful for the opportunity tolearn and grow together!

NEW!NEEDS-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS FROM KIPINÄ KERHOA generous grant from Kipinä Kerho (Finn Spark)increases Salolampi’s opportunity to make needs-based financial help available to more villagers. Formany years, the Salolampi Foundation has received sim-ilar annual contributions to the scholarship fund fromFinn Spark, but this new grant allows us to expand ourefforts even further. In cooperation with ConcordiaLanguage Villages, this fund will be incorporated into anestablished needs-based program for the Foundation.

Kipinä Kerho (now Finn Spark, Inc.) is a uniqueFinnish-American club founded in Washington D.C. in1949, inspired by Edith Harth and like-minded women born inFinland or of Finnish descent. Their aim was to promote Finnishculture and language, and to offer material assistance to their war-torn homeland.

Today, the mission of Finn Spark is to: • engage in charitable, educational, and cultural activities• raise funds to benefit the elderly and children’s causes• give scholarships to educational and cultural institutions in

Finland and the United States. Proceeds from these undertakings have grown steadily and nowfund medical, educational, and elderly care institutions and schol-arships in the U.S. and Finland.

Finn Spark president Kekku Lehtonen writes about the desire toserve a specific Salolampi need: “We do not want to get involved inhow you split the funds. That is up to you.”

The deadline for applying is February 28, 2013. For informa-tion and an application, contact Concordia Language Villages at800-222-4750, ext. 4, or www.concordialanguagevillages.org.INQUIRE EARLY!

(See Check These Scholarships on page 3 for a description of theKipinä Kerho Scholarships.)

A blue and white väiskiis Salolampi’s identity for International Day.

www.salolampi.org

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

REGISTER NOW! CLV early registration will receive the

2012 tuition rates until December 1, 2012. Increased2013 rates are in effect after December 1, 2012.

Needs-based requests are due by February 28, 2013. INQUIRE EARLY!

The Salolampi Foundation Early Discount Scholarship

deadline is April 1, 2013. See other scholarships on

page 2.

Download applications at www.salolampi.org or

www.concordialanguagevillages.org

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Family Family 1-Week 2-Week 2-Week 4-Week FinnishWeek Week + Int’l Day + Int’l Day Day Camp

Ages or Grades Ages Adults Ages Ages Ages Grades Ages0–18 7–11 8–15 12–18 9–12 6–11

2013 Dates June June June June July June 17– June 17–2110–15 10–15 17–22 17–29 1–13 July 13 July 1–4

Concordia Language Villages ID Code IB15 IB19 IB21 IB22 IB42 IB24 IB02DC

Concordia Language Villages2013 BASE FEESRegister after December 1, 2012 1 $495 $620 $870 $1,825 $1,870 $4,210 $225 3

Register by December 1, 2012 1 $495 $620 $870 $1,770 $1,810 $4,050 $225 3

SCHOLARSHIPS & INCENTIVESCLV Scholarship $25 $25 $50 $50 $100

Salolampi Automatic Scholarship $200 $200 $400 $400 $840

Salolampi Early Registration (by 4/1/13) $65 $65 $90 $90 $120

Allie Luoma Family Week Scholarship $50 $50

SAVINGS $340 $50 $290 $540 $540 $1,060

NET COST (based on early registration) 2 $155 $570 $580 $1,230 $1,270 $2,990 $225 3

1 Deposit – $300 for residential sessions, $35 for Adventure Day Camp. Deposit non-refundable after December 1, 2012.2 Check other scholarships on these pages for additional savings or visit Salolampi website (www.salolampi.org).3 Tuition for July 1–4 Finnish Day Camp session is $180, because it is one day shorter than the June 17–21 session.

2013 SUMMER SCHEDULE, FEES, & SCHOLARSHIPS

Look at those Net Costs! REGISTER NOW! CLV early registration receives the 2012 tuition rates until 12/1/12.

CHECK THESE SCHOLARSHIPS………We encourage you to study these scholarship offerings. By planning, youcan reduce tuition costs substantially.

HELMI NIEMINEN PALOSCHOLARSHIPSScholarships of $375 are offered to two,ONE-WEEK 7–11-year-old villagers. Ifinterested, send a copy of yourSalolampi application and a paragraphor video describing why Salolampi isimportant to you and your family. Sendmaterials to Peggy Boyles, 9705Briarcreek Drive, Oklahoma City, OK73162; 405-722-8461. Application dead-line: APRIL 1, 2013.

TRAVEL SCHOLARSHIPSEnrollees in the two-week and four-weeksessions from the east, west, and southcoastal states, plus Alaska, Arizona, New Mexico, and Hawaii, receive $125. Enrollees from all other states,excluding Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, and Wisconsin,will receive $75 (available until $2,000is expended).

GO FROM ONE WEEK TO TWOWEEKSA villager who has attended a one-week session and enrolls in a TWO-WEEK ses-sion will be eligible for a $100 scholar-ship (available on a first-come basis until$1,000 is expended).

UPPER PENINSULA SCHOLARSHIPSYouth from 497, 498, or 499 zip codeareas are eligible to apply on a first-comebasis for either a $159 one-week, $250two-week, or $450 one-month sessionscholarship (available until $2,000 isexpended).

SUOMI-KOULU SCHOLARSHIPSA $100 scholarship for a villager whohas attended a Suomi-koulu. (FinnishSaturday School). Download an applica-tion from www.salolampi.org or write to info@salolampi.org or the SalolampiFoundation by APRIL 1, 2013.

ALLIE LUOMA FAMILY WEEK SCHOLARSHIPSA $50 scholarship will be awarded toeach family member who registers forthe Family Week, June 10–15, 2013.

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Holiday Gift IdeaAre you thinking of a meaningful,lasting gift to give your child orgrandchild this holiday season?

Consider awarding that specialyoung person a week or two atbeautiful Salolampi! Simply go towww.salolampi.org or call 800-222-4750 for information and applicationforms.

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NEEDS-BASED SCHOLARSHIPSInformation for all Needs-basedScholarships is available from ConcordiaLanguage Villages at 800-222-4750, ext. 4;or go to www.concordialanguagevillages.organd connect to the Needs-based page for information and application.

NEW FOR SUMMER 2013:KIPINÄ KERHO (FINN SPARK)SCHOLARSHIPSwill provide assistance to Salolampifamilies primarily based on financialneed, also taking into account multi-ple members of an immediate family (available until $2,000 is expended).Application deadline: FEBRUARY 28, 2013.

CONCORDIA LANGUAGE VILLAGESAssistance primarily based on financialneed, also taking into account multiplemembers of an immediate family.Application deadline: FEBRUARY 28,2013.

HELEN SALO MITCHELL SCHOLARSHIPSNeeds-based scholarships available to Salolampi villagers and determined by Concordia Language Villages.Application deadline: FEBRUARY 28,2013.

REGIONAL DONOR SCHOLARSHIPS

FINNISH AMERICAN CULTURAL ACTIVITIES (FACA), Twin Cities, offersscholarships of $100 to ONE-WEEK VIL-LAGERS and $200 to TWO-WEEK VIL-LAGERS who are children or relatives ofa FACA member. Request informationand application from Kathleen Jackson,3225 Century Ave. S., Woodbury, MN55125; 651-739-3102. Application dead-line: MARCH 1, 2013.

GEORGE A. KÄKELÄ SCHOLARSHIPwill award a minimum of $250 to a ONE-MONTH villager with preference given toa villager from northeastern Minnesotaor with ties to a 557 zip code area. Thoseinterested should send a copy of their Salolampi application form, informationon their connection to northeasternMinnesota, and 300–500 words whySalolampi is important to them. Sendmaterials to Karen Michael, 25024 S.Desert Trail Court, Sun Lakes, AZ 85248by MARCH 1, 2013.

SalolampiScholarshipPhonathon 2012

November 13, 14, and 15(Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday)

Salolampi Foundation Board mem-bers and friends of Salolampi willmake hundreds of calls nationwideagain this year for the scholarshipprogram from the phones at theLutheran Community Foundation inthe Thrivent Financial building indowntown Minneapolis or from theirhomes.

This year, your support is more criti-cal than ever. Keeping the Finnish her-itage alive for future generations is atruly worthwhile legacy.

Currently every villager receivesscholarship assistance to reduce thereal cost of attendance.

The Phonathon began many yearsago when everyone had land linephones. Today, many people use cellphones and communicate via elec-tronic media. This is a challenge to us.Consequently, we will reach out tofolks in three ways this year. You mayreceive an email message if we knowyour email address, OR you mayreceive a letter if we do not have aworking telephone number or emailfor you, OR we will continue to try tocall our Finnish friends for whom wehave a working phone numbers.

A postcard will be mailed in lateOctober or early November as areminder of an upcoming call, email,or letter. If you will not be available orcannot be reached, you may send con-tributions directly to the SalolampiFoundation, P.O. Box 14480,Minneapolis, MN 55414-0480. You maydonate online via our secure website:www.salolampi.org – click on“Phonathon Donation.” You may useThrivent Choice Dollars for scholar-ship contributions.

The Phonathon is carried out by vol-unteers. We need volunteers for themailing, data entry, and calling. Thefirst two tasks need to be done in theTwin Cities, but calling can be donefrom anywhere in the country.

If you can call from home or theThrivent location, or can help with data entry or the mailing, please contact Linda Warpula Davis (763-420-3237, ldavismn@hotmail.com) orRuthann Swanson (612-788 3905,ruthann@ars-services.com).

Please help send villagers toSalolampi to experience and learnmore about our rich heritage.

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The funny thing that happenedto me at Salolampi was when I

was walking back from the sauna,

a deer jumped right in front of

me! I wanted to go to Salolampi

because my family speaks Finnish.– Caroline (2011 villager)

[Excerpted and edited,

drawing by Caroline]

Salolampi! The first thing that comes to mind is: What an AMAZING

camp! I love going to Salolampi for many reasons: friends, GOOD food,

awesome counselors, schooling. Kiitos! – Abigail Jokela (2011 villager)

Monet kiitokset lahjoituksestanne Salolammelle! Oli kiva käydä

kielileirillä läpseni kanssa. Vaikka puhunkin Suomenkieltä läpsilleni,

Salolampi on ilahduttava paikka ja kokemus varsinkin lapsilleni. Heille

jää mukavia muistoja! Toivomme Teille paljon SISUa ja SIUNAUKSIA

Salolammen menestykseen! – Kiitäen ja Rakkaan Terveisin, Minna Silvola

Richardson, Annika ja Benjami (2012 Family Week)

[English translation is available at www.Salolampi.org]

DEAR SALOLAMPI – letters from villagers…

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Salolampi villagers came this summer from Arizona, California,Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Massachusetts,Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, Nevada, Washington, andWisconsin.

FAMILY WEEK: June 13–16, 201213 children, 11 adultsNAMES REMOVED FOR PRIVACY REASONS

ONE-WEEK SESSION: Youth Exploration7–11 years old, June 18–23NAMES REMOVED FOR PRIVACY REASONS

TWO-WEEK SESSION: Youth Immersion8–15 years old, June 18–30NAMES REMOVED FOR PRIVACY REASONS

TWO-WEEK SESSION: Youth Immersion12–18 years old, July 2–14NAMES REMOVED FOR PRIVACY REASONS

FOUR-WEEK HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT SESSIONGrades 9–12, June 18–July 14NAMES REMOVED FOR PRIVACY REASONS

ADVENTURE DAY CAMP: Week 1NAMES REMOVED FOR PRIVACY REASONS

96 STUDENT VILLAGERS FROM 14 U.S. STATES

PROGRAM STAFF 2012FROM FINLAND: Elina Elina Heimala, Credit Teacher; Victor VictorMattsson, Counselor; Katja Katja Soikkeli, Credit Teacher. FROMMARYLAND: Ann Raili Huisentruit, Youth Leadership Intern. FROMMASSACHUSETTS: Elsa Elsa Laskorski, Peer Leadership Intern;Tuula Tuula Murto Laskorski, Credit Teacher. FROM MINNESOTA:Elizabeth Helvi Brauer, Waterfront Manager & Two-Week Counselor;Katherine Marjatta Brauer, Counselor; Kaisa Kaisa Oja, BusinessManaager & Counselor; Kylie Säde Pieczonka, Counselor; Lisa AinoRomano, Counselor; Laura Viivi Ruuska, Counselor; Adam AarreTervola Hultberg, Staff Counselor. FROM MISSOURI: Kerry PekkaJarvi, Lifeguard & Counselor; Tracy Josefiina Matteson, YouthLeadership Intern. FROM NEVADA: Sam Väinö Feldman, Counselor.

KITCHEN STAFF2012FROM CALIFORNIA: KaikoMaija Nishimoto, Baker.FROM MINNESOTA: AndreaAnnikka Berkeland, AssistantCook; Curtis Kurpitsa Makela,Kitchen Helper; Erin ErinSisson, Head Cook. FROMNORTH DAKOTA: JohnJuhani Laitinen, AssistantCook.

Learning how to make a perfect sauna vihta.

Maija’s excellent pulla,warm from the oven.

Counselors present a meal in Marimekko ponchos…on Marimekko Day.

Concentrating on learning Finnish.

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Living SalolampiBy Amy (Iida) Tervola Hultberg, Salolampi Dean

Summer at Salolampi is always a magical opportunityoffering new and returning friendships and unique mem-ory making. This summer was exactly that for villagers andstaff alike. We learned and tried new activities, methods, andideas. Of course, some of the traditional Salolampi activitiesare so critical to our programming that we must participate inopportunities such as kesämökki päivä two or three times eachsummer!

We had strong enrollment in our one- and two-week sessionsthis summer. This provides evidence of the powerful beginningfamilies experience in family programming and the additionalopportunity we offer through our high school credit program.We worked hard to begin rethinking curriculum this summeras well as offering intentional cultural education to all vil-lagers. Our focus on meals and cultural authenticity will con-tinue to be an area of growth and change. You will find thatour Village Page on www.concordialanguagevillages.org isactive throughout the academic year; so when you are lone-some for Salolampi in March, there will be new photos andvideos to carry you until your next summer session!

Since I referenced kesämökki päivä earlier, I also want to letyou know about a small milestone we want to celebrate nextsummer. Our “new” Salolampi site will be 20 years old nextsummer; and we want to invite former Salolampi staff, vil-lagers and friends to join us for kesämökki päivä on June 23,2013. Please watch our Facebook page to stay cur-rent on details and the spring Sanomat.

“Saamilaiset,” teho villager’s projectfeatures her Saami heritage.

Great friendships are made at Salolampi!

Shopping is fun with the unique wares in the kioski.

JOIN US at Facebook.com/Salolampi

Teho (credit)villager’s project and

demonstrationon the kantele.

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PLAN TO ATTEND A TALKOOT IN 2013May 10–12 and September 13–15By Paavo Taipale, Director

A great way to support Salolampi is to volunteer at a spring or fallwork weekend (talkoot). Past work weekends have had over 20 volunteersat each. At recent weekends, floors have been repaired, picnic benches built,windows washed, gardens weeded, wood split, staining and painting done,and coat hooks built. Many other projects have enhanced the programs atSalolampi. There are tasks for all ability levels.

Food, lodging, and sauna are provided. There are special projects planned for future work weekends. If you have

expertise in masonry, painting, or carpentry and are willing to donate thatskill, please contact me.Talkoot starts Friday evening and ends Sunday at noon. Bring linens,

a towel, and any tools for the skills that you have. RSVP toPaavo.Taipale@salolampi.org

ADULT WEEK SCHOLARSHIPS 2013

FINDER/FINDEE ADULT SCHOLARSHIPSA former Salolampi adult villager (the Finder)is eligible to refer one first-time villager (theFindee) for a $50 reduction in tuition and alsoto receive the $50 reduction. Scholarships areawarded upon receipt of Finder and Findeeapplications by the Villages office.

ADULT TRAVEL SCHOLARSHIPSAn adult villager traveling more than 500 milesto a Salolampi Adult Week is eligible for a $50travel scholarship.

WORK WEEKEND COUPONS A first-time villager who volunteers during aspring or fall work weekend is awarded a $100coupon, which will be credited toward tuitionfor Adult Week.

For Adult Week scholarship application forms,visit the Salolampi website: www.salolampi.orgor call 800 450-2214 to request forms or infor-mation from Sara Williams.

SPRING 2012 ADULT VILLAGERSFROM CALIFORNIA: Katariina Lahti; Raimo Lindstrom. FROM DELAWARE: KyllikkiHendrickson. FROM ILLINOIS: Esteri Corombos; Karolina Tanner. FROM INDIANA:Annikki Hanson. FROM MANITOBA, CANADA: Riku Castro; Tommi Watrous. FROMMICHIGAN: Jussi Makinen. FROM MINNESOTA: Janika Carlson; Jaakko Hanson;Jussi Hanson; Oona Kovala; Lari Morrison; Viivi Rahkonen; Eliisa Rahkonen; LinneaReini-Grandell; Jiini Swope. FROM NEW YORK: Jenna Navelet. FROMPENNSYLVANIA: Henriikka Grosz; Viljo Grosz. FROM NORTH CAROLINA: EinoHanson. FROM TEXAS: Liisa Carr; Anne Smith. FROM WISCONSIN: MirjaHendrickson; Aune Lowery.

FALL 2012 ADULT VILLAGERSFROM ARIZONA: Vanja Hendrickson. FROM CALIFORNIA: Janika Coggiola; AlinaHyland. FROM DELAWARE: Kyllikki, Mikko, & Rami Hendrickson. FROM FLORIDA:Liisa Adkins; Alma Jackson. FROM ILLINOIS: Impi Wood. FROM MICHIGAN: Mari-Loviisa Hunt. FROM MINNESOTA: Ireni Bergman; Kaisa Chambless; Sofie-Elle Kmett;Oona Kovala; Kaisa Middleton; Lari Morrison; Aki Pemberton; Siiri Robinson; LeenaSchool; Väinö & Terttu Swanson. FROM NORTH CAROLINA: Maija Ross. FROMNORTH DAKOTA: Elina Liddle. FROM NEW YORK: Yrjö Winkky. FROMSASKATCHEWAN, CANADA: Liisa Knuutila. FROM VIRGINIA: Hilma McMahon.FROM WISCONSIN: Pirkko Doherty; Mirja Hendrickson; Aune Lowery; JohannaStanley.

The Hendrickson family: Randy Rami andMichael Mikko Hendrickson, Cheryl AuneLowery, Jean Kylliki Hendrickson, Juli ImpiHunt, Duane Vanja, and Miriam MirjaHendrickson.

Miriam Hendrickson Holds Adult Week Attendance RecordMiriam Hendrickson holds a special place in the hearts of SalolampiAdult Week participants—and holds the attendance record as well, havingcompleted more than 30 sessions.

Miriam (Mirja) and her husband George (Yrjö) participated in many AdultWeek sessions together, spring and fall. After George passed away, Miriamcontinued to attend, along with family members from Arizona, California,Delaware, Illinois, and Wisconsin—plus France and China. Her adult childrenand grandchildren and their spouses have come to dozens of sessions withMiriam, the family matriarch, who turned 93 this year. She and six membersof her family were among the 30 participants at the Fall Adult Week inSeptember 2012.

“It’s a real treasure to be here with relatives,” said Miriam’s niece, Cheryl(Aune) Lowery, from Wisconsin, explaining why she returned to Adult Weekfor a third time. Nine-time attendee Jean (Kyllikki) Hendrickson, Miriam’sdaughter-in-law, added, “You can have a week-long family reunion atSalolampi.”

Miriam summed it up with these words: “This is my second home.”

Volunteers are a vital part of talkoot.

ADULT VILLAGERS FROM 16 U.S. STATES & CANADA

RAUTA (to $100) Cumulative TotalNAMES REMOVED FOR PRIVACY REASONS

MEMORIALSFebruary 18, 2012 –August 31, 2012NAMES REMOVED FOR PRIVACY REASONS

The following contributors added to theirpast scholarship gifts or gave first timescholarship gifts to the SalolampiFoundation during the past 7 months. Ifyou have lost count of your total gifts,please contact info@salolampi.org withyour question.

PLATINA ($2,000+) Cumulative Total

$10,000+NAMES REMOVED FOR PRIVACY REASONS

$4,000–$4,999NAMES REMOVED FOR PRIVACY REASONS

$3,000–$3,999NAMES REMOVED FOR PRIVACY REASONS

$2,000–$2,999NAMES REMOVED FOR PRIVACY REASONS

KULTA ($1,000–$1,999) Cumulative Total

NAMES REMOVED FOR PRIVACY REASONS

HOPEA ($500–$999) Cumulative TotalNAMES REMOVED FOR PRIVACY REASONS

PRONSSI ($100–$499) Cumulative TotalNAMES REMOVED FOR PRIVACY REASONS

SCHOLARSHIP DONORS February 18, 2012 – August 31, 2012

Salolampi Foundation is a secure501C-3 nonprofit organization,separate from Concordia LanguageVillages.

ABOVE: Weaving at the beach onkesämökki päivä (summer cabin day).

BELOW: Making a joulumuisto – a Christmas souvenir.

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SALOLAMPI FOUNDATION Salolampi FoundationPO Box 14480Minneapolis MN 55414-0480

Non-ProfitOrg

U.S. Postage

PAIDMINNEAPOLIS MNPermit No. 2805

MISSION STATEMENTThe Salolampi Foundation is committed tosustaining the Finnish language and culturethrough scholarships and program support atthe Salolampi Finnish Language Village.

PLAN NOWFamily Fun Weekend 2013

February 15–18, 2013

Spring 2013 Work WeekendMay 10–12, 2013

Spring 2013 Adult WeekMay 12–18, 2013

Family WeekChildren Ages 0–18June 10–15, 2013

One-Week SessionAges 7–11June 17–22, 2013

Two-Week SessionsAges 8–15June 17–29, 2013Ages 12–18July 1–13, 2013

Credit SessionGrades 9–12June 17–July 13, 2013

Finnish Day CampJune 17–21, 2013July 1–4, 2013

Fall Work WeekendSeptember 13–15, 2013

Fall Adult WeekSeptember 7–13, 2013

CONTACT USTO RECEIVE SANOMAT NEWS ONLINE, visit www.salolampi.org orwww.concordialanguagevillages.org TO REMOVE A NAME FROM THEMAILING LIST, e-mail info@salolampi.org or write Salolampi Foundation*

2013 REGISTRATION

YOUTH SUMMER SESSIONS – FAMILY WEEK – DAY CAMPwww.salolampi.org or www.concordialanguagevillages.org, find “Finnish”800-222-4750

ADULT SPRING & FALL WEEKS – FAMILY FUN WEEKENDe-mail: swilliam@cord.edu or call 800-450-2214

SALOLAMPI SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONSe-mail: info@salolampi.org or write Salolampi Foundation* or visitwww.salolampi.org

SALOLAMPI ENDOWMENT FUND SALOLAMPI HERITAGE SOCIETYe-mail: info@salolampi.org or write Salolampi Foundation*

*SALOLAMPI FOUNDATIONPO Box 14480, Minneapolis, MN 55414-0480www.salolampi.org • e-mail: info@salolampi.org

OfficersJoanne BergmanPresidentAngora, MN

Tiina WattsPresident ElectCoon Rapids, MN

Jack RajalaPast PresidentBigfork, MN

Arlene Putikka TuckerTreasurerHermantown, MN

Dana HalbergSecretaryRoseville, MN

Mauno SilpäläAssistant TreasurerEdina, MN

DirectorsMichael Anuta

White Bear Twp, MN Marlene Banttari

St. Paul, MNSara Ahlgren Bogie

St. Paul, MNErikki Daniels

Minneapolis, MNKen Daniels

Blaine, MNLinda Warpula Davis

Maple Grove, MNEvelyn Eskeli

Minneapolis, MNJohn Hanson

New Brighton, MNSusan Harstad

Minneapolis, MN Gil Kinnunen

West St. Paul, MNBeverly Kallio Kmett

Cook, MN

Armi Koskinen NelsonSanomatEdina, MN

Donna KovalaOsage, MN

Jim KurttiHoughton, MI

Steve LeppäläHermantown, MN

Ove Lilja Stillwater, MN

Ruthann SwansonMinneapolis, MN

Paavo TaipaleLauderdale, MN

Ed WattsCoon Rapids, MN

AdvisoryCommitteeMary Ann Gomsi

Hibbing, MNEric Mäki

Hayward, WIIvy Nevala

Cedar Grove, WIMarvin Nevala

Amery, WIRosann Wulff Angeli

Ironwood, MIDaniel Karvonen

Crystal, MN

RegionalRepresentativesJean Chapman

Escanaba, MI Dennis Harrington

Fairfax, VA Beatrice & David Meyers

Holiday, FLKaren Käkelä Michael

Sun Lakes, AZ

Emeritus DirectorsElaine Anuta

White Bear Twp, MNErnest Banttari

St. Paul, MNMiriam Hendrickson

Muskego, WIKen Lahti

Eveleth, MNClaire Seppi

Virginia, MNMark Wirtanen

Hibbing, MN

DeanAmy Tervola Hultberg

New York Mills, MN

Adult ProgramsSusan Harstad

Minneapolis, MN

ExOfficio/ConcordiaLanguage VillagesChristine SchulzeVice President for Concordia LanguageVillagesMoorhead, MN

Patricia ThorntonDirector for SummerPrograms St. Paul, MN

Martin Graefe Director for Year Around ProgramsBemidji, MN

Sara WilliamsRegistration Specialist,Adult WeeksBemidji, MN

Salolammen Sanomat is a publication of the Salolampi Foundation, PO Box 14480, Minneapolis, MN 55414-0480, written & assembled byvolunteers.

PRODUCTION: Armi Nelson, Consulting Editor; Marlene Banttari, JoanneBergman, Evelyn Eskeli, John Hanson III, Susan Harstad, Wendy Johnson, &Gil Kinnunen.

PHOTOGRAPHY: Villager photographers & John Hanson III.

GRAPHIC ART: Design & computer layout by Wendy J. Johnson, Points OfView, Inc. Orono, MN. Points Of View generously discounts its prices forthe Salolampi Foundation.

SALOLAMPI VILLAGE is located at 10915 Ojutkangastie NE, Bemidji, MN56601, NE of Bemidji, Minnesota, on Turtle River Lake, County Hwy 20.

On Vihaset Linnut,“Angry Birds” day.

The popular worldwidegame was created inFinland.