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314 Main St.

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Tervetuloa! Welcome!

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rederick, our little prairie town, welcomes Finns, near-Finns, and non-Finns to celebrate the 4th annual Finn Fest, with its Midsummer (Juhannus) activities of Finnish traditions and fun. Our hope is that you enjoy all the festivities!

2011 Finn Fest Royalty Bob and Valerie Nixon

TABLE OF CONTENTS
5 7-13 15 16-17 19 20 FINN FEST HISTORY FINN FEST SCHEDULE WHAT IS SISU? MUSICIANS A CELEBRATION OF LIGHT FACTS ABOUT FINLAND 23 24 25 28 29 31 FINNISH LANGUAGE MEDALLION HUNT COFFEE CULTURE FINNISH FLAVORS RAFFLE ITEMS FINN FEST MAP

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Finn Fest honors Fredericks Finnish heritage

rederick is named after a Finnish man, Kustaa Frederick Bergstadius, who was a clerk and emigrant agent for the Chicago-Milwaukee-St. Paul Railway Company. 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 encouraged others to move there. Finnish immigrants were among the areas 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 towns Finnish heritage. The first Finn Fest was held in 2008.

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Neighbors helping neighbors.

Join us the first Wednesday of each month in Frederick. Annual projects include the Ice 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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FINN FEST SCHEDULE

Friday, June 17
1:00 PM & 3:00 PM Teener Baseball Baseball Field 6:00 PM Community Picnic $5 admission for a meal and all the evenings festivities! Simmons Park* Miss Finn contest You have to see these misses to believe it! Male contestants will compete to take home the title and the crown. Come cheer on your favorite miss. Simmons Park*

MISS FINN

8:00 PM

JUHANNUSKOKKO

FIREWORKS

9:00 PM

Juhannuskokko (Fire on the Water) Come see this traditional Scandinavian celebration of midsummer! Bonfires, still seen throughout the Finnish countryside on Midsummers Eve, were originally burned to keep away witches or evil spirits. The fire makes an impressive reflection on the water; you might also hear a traditional bonfire-side song or two! Maple River, Simmons Park*

9:30 or dusk Fireworks & Movie Sponsored by Friends of Finn Fest. Simmons Park*
*In case of inclement weather, the picnic, contest and movie will be moved to the school; fire on the water and fireworks will be held on Saturday night.

Continued on page 8

Friday night movie: Despicable Me

Rated PG
Gru (voiced by Steve Carell) is a villain who has hatched his most deplorable plan ever: to steal the moon from the sky. He has a tough time staying on task when three orphans land in his care, however.

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FINN FEST SCHEDULE

Continued from page 7

Saturday, June 18
All day 7:30 AM Find the Medallion Contest. A scavenger hunt through Frederick! Start at Historical Society building Registration for 5K Road Race & Fun Walk Race begins at 8:00 AM. $20 fee includes a T-shirt. Contact Janel Barondeau at 329-2305 with questions. Finns love a little healthy competition! Frederick Area School Pancake Breakfast Both Finnish pannukakku (ovenbaked pancakes topped with berries and whipped cream) and traditional American pancakes will be served. Frederick Area School

8:00 AM10:00 AM

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FINN FEST SCHEDULE

8:00 AM10:30 AM 9:00 AM 9:00 AM10:00 AM Art Show: Woven Together. The theme is intended to honor both the Finnish (and Finnish-American) folk art of weaving as well as the sense of neighborliness present in tight-knit communities everywhere. Frederick Area School Baseball Tournament. Baseball Field Bake Sale and Finn Bread Tasting Take home some delicious baked goods, including the locally famous Finn Bread. At least stop by for a taste, and vote for the best Finn Bread! Sponsored by Frederick Forward and community volunteers. Frederick Area School Historical Society Building Open Finnish museum display; sale of Finnish items and Finn Fest memorabilia, programs, T-shirts, and postcards. You can also purchase raffle tickets for Finnish items; drawing will be held on Sunday before the Saana Ensemble performance. All proceeds support Finn Fest and Frederick Forward. Historical Society building, Main Street Parade led by Finn Fest Royalty Bob and Val Nixon. Main Street; line up at Frederick Elevator Continued on page 11

9:00 AM4:00 PM

10:30 AM

FOUNDED IN 1906 ON THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES 312 MAIN ST. 329-2375 OPEN 8 AM TO 6 PM MON - SAT

Community Store
Take home a Frederick T-shirt or sweatshirt!
SNACKS COFFEE SOUVENIRS GROCERIES GIFTS COPIES GREETING CARDS DRY CLEANING HARDWARE

Fredericks

The store needs a new roof and you can help!

As many of you who have shopped at the Community Store on a rainy day know, the stores roof has been in rough shape for some time. Its condition has recently deteriorated so much that if we do not fix it, serious damage to the structure of the building is inevitable. If having a store in Frederick is valuable to you, please give generously to the roof fund.
Checks can be dropped off at the store or First National Bank; make them out to the Frederick Area Historical Society and write Community Store Renovation in the memo field. You can also give securely at justgive.org. Donations are tax-deductible.

Many of your friends and neighbors have already donated! Will you?

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FINN FEST SCHEDULE

Saturday, June 18, continued from page 9 11:00 AM- Inflatables Purchase a wristband for hours of entertainment! $10. Inflatables 4:00 PM start at 11, other childrens activities start at 1. Main Street
11:30 AM 1:00 PM4:00 PM 1:30 PM Bike races, pedal tractor races, and lawn mower races. Main Street Childrens entertainment Pony Rides (1-3 PM), Barrel Train, Inflatables. Purchase a wristband for hours of entertainment! $10. Pioneer activities provided for free by Dacotah Prairie Museum. Main Street Finnish Competitions Saappaanheitto (boot toss) followed by Eukonkanto (wife carrying). First prize in wife carrying is the wifes weight in beer! Simmons Park Continued on page 12

Wife-carrying contest winners get traditional prize

Hefting wives and tossing boots may not be Olympic sports, but that doesnt mean Finns dont take them seriously! (Well, OK, there sometimes might be a smile peeking around a competitors game face.) These sports have large tournaments in Finland that attract international participants. The wife-carrying competition, or eukonkanto, which tests both a couples 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! Finn Fest will award the traditional prize for the fastest wife-carrying couple: the equivalent of the wifes 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, and use whatever throwing style suits them, but the leg of the boot must be straight while it is in the air. Well have some official rubber boots on hand for the contest! Nearly all ages can participate.

EUKONKANTO

SAAPPAANHEITTO

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FINN FEST SCHEDULE

Saturday, June 18, continued from page 11 2:00 PM 6x6 Volleyball Tournament 8 teams max. (Contact Tonya Zinter at 329-2631 to register. Team check-in by 12:45 PM.) Simmons Park
3:00 PM Finnish Activities Play a Finnish stick-throwing game called Mlkky, also known as Klop, and learn a Finnish dance called Tikkuristi. Keep the beat as the music speeds up! Main Street Legends From The Kalevala Presented by Tom Watrous of Winnepeg. The presentation includes watercolors of scenes from the Kalevala, the national epic of Finland, by Patrick Kroboth of San Francisco. Location TBD Music by Saana Ensemble Beautiful harmonies! Finnish-American female vocal group from the Twin Cities. Main Street Beer, Wine and Coffee Tasting Enjoy new beer and wine flavors, plus Finnish coffee! Tickets $20. Community Center Music by Erik Koskinen Great roots/country sound! Bring your ID if you want to purchase alcohol. Main Street

4:00 PM

5:00 PM 6:00 PM 9:00 PM

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Homecooked food, the way you like it!

Open during Finn Fest. Stop in for a Finnish meal Saturday night!

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FINN FEST SCHEDULE

Sunday, June 19
Please note that due to bad road conditions, Sundays events will be held in Frederick instead of at Savo. 10:00 AM 11:00 AM Church service. Saana Ensemble will sing. St. Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church, corner of First Street and Third Avenue. Motor Cross, Quad and Utility 4-Wheelers Challenge. 10 a.m. registration. Contact Greg Kopecky for information at 329-2627 or 290-0362. North side of Frederick on County Road 5. Art Show: Woven Together. Frederick Area School Mojakka (stew) with Finn Bread. Free-will offering will benefit the Savo Hall Association. Frederick Area School Music by Saana Ensemble Beautiful harmonies! Finnish-American female vocal group from the Twin Cities. Frederick Area School

11:00 AM 11:30 AM 1:00 PM

We hope everyone has a safe and wonderful time at FinnFest!

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FREDERICK, S.D.?
More than youd think!
Get out your blaze orange. Get out your blaze orange. Check out the local arts scene. Check out the local arts scene.
The Frederick area is is known for its quality pheasant and deer hunting. Local guides help The Frederick area known for its quality pheasant and deer hunting. Local guides help you find great hunting spots and give you a taste ofof our local hospitality! Go to www. you find great hunting spots and give you a taste our local hospitality! Go to www. fredericksd.com for a list ofof guides and lodging. fredericksd.com for a list guides and lodging. Ceramics, weaving, knitting, and quillwork are among the skills ofof local artists. Ceramics, weaving, knitting, and quillwork are among the skills local artists. CONTACT: JBJB Ceramics, 305 5th St., 329-2398; Annikkis Weaving Studio, 39034 105th CONTACT: Ceramics, 305 5th St., 329-2398; Annikkis Weaving Studio, 39034 105th St., 329-2238; The Quill and Feather, 38905 107th St., 329-2103 St., 329-2238; The Quill and Feather, 38905 107th St., 329-2103

Whats there to do in

Check your e-mail ororcheck out a abook. Check your e-mail check out book. Step back inintime. Step back time.

The historic Emma Burnham Public Library blends the old and the new from The historic Emma Burnham Public Library blends the old and the new from newspaper archives toto free WI-FI. 329-2241; 314 Main Street newspaper archives free WI-FI. 329-2241; 314 Main St. Many local historic sites are on the National Register ofof Historic Places, providing a Many local historic sites are on the National Register Historic Places, providing a connection toto the settlers who made the prairie their home. connection the settlers who made the prairie their home. Aurland United Norwegian Lutheran Church, a well-preserved example ofof a Aurland United Norwegian Lutheran Church, a well-preserved example a simple, frame country church; a symbol ofof Norwegian settlement simple, frame country church; a symbol Norwegian settlement Campbell Trading Post, one ofof the earliest trading establishments in the area Campbell Trading Post, one the earliest trading establishments in the area Finnish Apostolic Lutheran Church, one ofof the oldest and best preserved examples Finnish Apostolic Lutheran Church, one the oldest and best preserved examples ofof 19th-century Apostolic Lutheran pioneer settlements in South Dakota 19th-century Apostolic Lutheran pioneer settlements in South Dakota Geranen farm, anan example of Finnish-American farm settlement Geranen farm, example of a a Finnish-American farm settlement Marttila-Pettingel and Gorder General Merchandise Store, founded inin 1906 Marttila-Pettingel and Gorder General Merchandise Store, founded 1906 Savo Hall-Finnish National Society Hall, only remaining Finnish hall inin S.D. Savo Hall-Finnish National Society Hall, only remaining Finnish hall S.D. Sod House, built inin 2007 as an example of pioneer settlements Sod House, built 2007 as an example of pioneer settlements Fylpaa Mercantile Building, the site ofof general store and later the home ofof the Fylpaa Mercantile Building, the site a a general store and later the home the Masons; being renovated byby the Frederick Area Historical Society Masons; being renovated the Frederick Area Historical Society

Study up on your bird calls. Study up on your bird calls.

Meander down a gravel road inin the spring or fall to see some of the millions of birds Meander down a gravel road the spring or fall to see some of the millions of birds that migrate through the area. OrOr tour Sand Lake National Wildlife Refuge, about 17 that migrate through the area. tour Sand Lake National Wildlife Refuge, about 17 miles southeast ofof Frederick. (605) 885-6320, www.fws.gov/sandlake/ miles southeast Frederick. (605) 885-6320, www.fws.gov/sandlake/

Need to know more? Find news, a calendar of events, schedules, and much more Need information about Frederick,calendar of events, schedules, and much!more to know more? Find news, a South Dakota, at www.fredericksd.com
information about Frederick, South Dakota, at www.fredericksd.com !

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SISU: The word that describes the Finnish people

ikipedia says that sisu is one of just a few Finnish words that have been adopted into the English language (the most popular other such word being, of course, sauna), but if thats the case, its adoption hasnt taken everywhere, as not many Americans have heard of it. Thats in part because even if you know what it means, its difficult to describe in English. Everyone seems to have their own preferred definition: Strength of will. Determination. Perseverance and rationality in the face of adversity. The ability to keep fighting after most people would have quit. Sisu is derived from the word sisus, which means something inner or interior, and can mean the interior of a person or guts. Sisu is not simple bravery, however. Its not so much rushing into the breach as marching through terrible conditions for days. There is a

long-term element to it, and a deliberateness. Its not a happy characteristic; descriptions such as grim determination or stoic toughness show this aspect of sisu. While victory may result from sisu (and often has for Finns, in sports if not elsewhere), the word describes the hard work that had to be done before victory was anywhere in sight. Finnish immigrants called upon their sisu when they settled in the harsh climate of the prairie, and they have left us that legacy whether we are Finnish or not. The next time lifes challenges threaten to hold you back, you, too, can call upon your inner toughness:

WELCOME, VISITORS! How can we help you?

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LODGING: Prairie Lodge, 329-2838; Savo HomeA LITTLE RECREATION: Simmons Park, West Main stead, 329-7143; Elm Lake Lodge, (605) 358-8801; Street, features childrens playground equipment, Maple River Pheasant Hunts, 329-2790 a sand volleyball court, and plenty of space to toss a Frisbee. (Please keep dogs away from areas A PLACE TO CAMP: Peldo Campers & Trailer where children might play, and clean up after Court, 329-2639, 303 4th St.; Elm Lake Resort, pets.) Theres also a place to fish near the south (605) 358-8511, 37594 102nd St. dam. Fishing and boating are also available at Elm Lake, about 12 miles northwest of Frederick. A PLACE TO PICNIC: Simmons Park, West Main Street; picnic tables as well as several old stone BANK: First National Bank, 314 Main St., 329-2455 grills. GROCERIES: Community Store, 516 Main St., A CUP OF COFFEE AND A SNACK: Community 329-2375 Store, 516 Main St., 329-2375 POST OFFICE: Frederick Post Office, East Main St., A MEAL: Titan Lounge, Main Street, 329-2165; 329-2441 Rock the Boat, 12 miles northwest, near Elm Lake, 358-8511; Westport Bar and Grill, 15 miles south, GAS: Main Street Station, 412 Main St., 216-2013 225-9751

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Traditional songs carried with elaborate harmonies

SAANA ENSEMBLE
performing at 5 PM Saturday on Main Street and at 1 PM Sunday at Frederick Area School

aana Ensemble, a female vocal quintet, performs authentic Finnish music for audiences who are interested in ethnic music, and for the Finnish American community and ex-patriots in Minnesota and elsewhere. Their repertoire ranges from folk and dance tunes to sacred hymns and contemporary music, both a cappella and accompanied by guitar, accordion, clarinet, mandolin, recorder, piano, and percussion. The five native Finns live in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area and became friends here. After many years of sweating at sauna parties, they finally decided to combine their diverse musical talents in 2005 to perform Finnish music for audiences in the United States. Members of Saana Ensemble are Ulla Tervo-Desnick (alto / accordion), Elina Ruppert (alto / guitar), Sari Rnnholm (soprano / clarinet, piano) Elina Kala (soprano / mandolin, guitar, piano), and Eeva Savolainen (soprano / piano, recorder). Learn more about the Saana Ensemble at http://saanaensemble.weebly.com/.

Welcome to Frederick, SD!

George, Donna and Abby Sumption

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Working-class roots show in songwriters style

ERIK KOSKINEN
performing at 9 PM Saturday on Main Street

rik Koskinen, the country/ American roots singer/ songwriter who is gaining attention for his songwriting, gets some of his inspiration from his Finnish-American working-class upbringing in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. I always want to write about real stuff, real emotions, and I think it comes from living in a place like Northern Michigan, Koskinen said in an article on MinnPost.com. Hes worked as a truck driver, snow blower, construction worker, songwriter, producer, engineer and multi-instrumentalist, but these days music is his main career. Heres what another reviewer had to say about his latest album: Best known as an ace guitarist (for Molly Maher, Randy Weeks) and a producer/engineer (Trampled by Turtles), Erik Koskinen should also be recognized as a masterful songwriter and rousing country singer with the release of his solo album, Keep It to Yourself. The Upper Peninsula native comes off like a twangier Greg Brown or a moodier John Hiatt in down-and-out gems such as Treat Me So Bad, several rambling rockers and one downright ... gem, Pretty Girls. Chris George, Donna and Abby Riemenschneider, Star Tribune Sumption Learn more about Erik Koskinen at www.erikkoskinen.com.

Welcome to Frederick, SD!

Enjoy the celebration!

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Finnish Midsummer: A celebration of light

inland is a land of extremes of light and dark. In the winter, days are short, starting around midmorning and ending at midafternoon. In the far north of Finland, there are weeks when the sun does not rise above the horizon at all. So when the balance of light goes to long summer days, and in fact there is a time when the sun does not set, Finns truly feel like celebrating. Midsummer, what we consider the first day of summer, is known in Finland as juhannus, named after St. John. The holiday got this name after Finland became Christian, but the celebration of the nightless night goes back centuries further. On Midsummers eve, many Finns go to their lakeside summer cabins to celebrate. This is the traditional start of the summer vacation

for many, and they will spend several weeks at their cabins. (Many Finnish businesses close for the month of July this is easier in a country where six weeks of vacation is standard!) The sauna is heated, and traditional Finnish songs can be heard over the water. Midsummer is also a popular time for weddings. Bonfires are burned next to and on lakes and rivers throughout Finland on Midsummers eve. Such a fire was once called an Ukko-kokko, or Ukkos bonfire, in honor of the old Finnish god Ukko (thunder is named after him in Finnish, too). Later the bonfires were thought to keep witches and evil spirits away. Now they are mostly appreciated for their beauty (and as a way to roast sausages).

Welcome to Frederick!

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Offering Angus and Simmental yearling bulls with complete performance data. Annual Beef Builder Bull Sale is the last Monday of February!

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A land of trees and lakes

he open prairie around Frederick where many Finns settled was far different from the land they had left. Much of Finland is covered with forests, and it is also known as Land of a Thousand Lakes. And although is far more north than the Dako- SWEDEN tas, Finlands climate is subject to far fewer extremes of weather (thanks to the warming Gulf Stream). When most of Fredericks Finnish settlers emigrated in the late 1800s, Finland was not even its own nation; it was under the control of Russia until it gained its independence in 1917. It had earlier been part of Sweden. Today, the population of Finland is about 5.2 million, comparable to Minnesota, although it is somewhat larger in size. Finland has two official languages, Finnish and Swedish, and most younger Finns also know English. Finland is known for its fine educational system (it has an almost 100 percent literacy rate); its progressive thinking regarding technology; and its popular export, the sauna (pronounced sow-na, not sah-na).

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MAIN OFFICE 701-349-3280 CONVENIENCE STORE AGRONOMY CENTER 701-349-3191 701-349-3631

Propane, diesel and gas deliveries Car Quest parts store Automotive service Tires and more!

Welcome to Frederick!
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10953 390th Ave., Frederick 329-2454

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A little about the Finnish language

any people believe the Finnish language is difficult. It may have gotten that reputation because it is so unrelated to English (it is related closely only to Estonian and more distantly to Hungarian) and because the way in which suffixes are added makes for some very long words. In some ways, however, it is easier than English because it follows rules more consistently. There is no trick to spelling in Finnish, for example; every word is spelled phonetically, so if you can say it, you can spell it.
Some rules about Finnish: Consonant clusters are rare and never come at the beginning or end of a word. Finnish lacks the sounds b, g, f, or sh, When words are borrowed from other languages, these sounds are replaced: Coffee becomes kahvi. A word usually ends with a vowel or a single consonant like n or s. Finnish has two vowel sounds that are not in English: y (like the German say the i sound (as in hit) but round your lips and breathe out) and (the nearest equivalent in English is the vowel in fur).

Finland Suomi Finnish suomi Do you speak English? Puhutteko englantia? I dont speak Finnish. En puhu suomea. Hello! Moi; Hei; Terve I am ... Min olen ... Who are you? Kuka sin olet? Thank you! Kiitos! Dont mention it! Eip kest! Excuse me! Anteeksi! Welcome! Tervetuloa! Good Morning! Hyv huomenta! Good Evening! Hyv iltaa! Good Night! Hyv yt! Midsummer juhannus one yksi two kaksi three kolme four nelja five viisi Bye-bye! Hei hei!

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How well do you know Frederick?

xplore and enjoy our fine town while looking for a medallion by following a series of photographed clues depicting famous Frederick landmarks. Each image features a detail from someplace youve probably been before, but youll have to look and think to figure out where that place is! The contest runs all day Saturday; stop by the Historical Society starting at 9 a.m. to find the first clue. The first person to figure out the final photo will win the medallion and $25. Those who discover the final photos location after that have their pick of a variety of small prizes. Please call Thersia Cox at 329-7524 with the final clues whereabouts to claim your prize. Heres a sample image for you (its not part of the medallion hunt): Where in Frederick can you find this bell?

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Coffee: A Finnish cultural institution

offee, of course, cannot be grown in Finland. But that doesnt stop Finns from drinking an awful lot of it! Finns are, in fact, nearly the biggest coffee drinkers in the world, second only to Luxemburg in coffee drinking per capita. Here are a few more facts about Finnish coffee drinking: Finns drink about 4-5 cups of coffee per day. The coffee preferred by Finns is very lightly roasted. They call this Finnish coffee and miss it when abroad. It is sold ground but vacuum-packed so it retains its aroma. Coffee is traditionally consumed at home or work, but drinking coffee at cafs is becoming more common. Finland is the only country where coffee breaks are statutory typically mid-morning and mid-afternoon. Decaffeinated coffee is not common in Finland. This is possibly because coffees stimulating effect is connected to the productivity and efficiency in which Finns take pride. If you are invited for coffee in a Finnish home, expect more than coffee: Setting a fine coffee table with cake, pastries, pulla (sweet cardamom bread) or other treats is expected of a host or (more likely) a hostess.
Information from Coffee As a Finnish Institution, Taija Ojaniemi, Spring 2010

Try true Finnish coffee at Finn Fest and take some home!
The most common coffee brand in Finland is Paulig, and two varieties of Paulig coffee will be available for tasting at the Beer, Wine and Coffee Tasting at 6 PM Saturday at the Community Center, and for sale at the Historical Society throughout Finn Fest.

Juhla (Celebration) $14 Presidentti (President) $15

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affle tickets for a chance to win several Finnish prizes are on sale through Sunday during Finn Fest. Several items of Finnish merchandise will be raffled, including two lovely Finnish wallhangings (the style is called ryijy in Finnish), Iittala Aino Aalto glassware, Iittala Taika mugs, Finnish coffee, and two Marimekko pouches. The Aino Aalto glassware design is one of the oldest in the Iittala collection. Aino Aalto, a famous designer and architect in her own right, was the wife of famed architect Alvar Aalto. The Taika design is one of the newest for Iittala. Taika, which means magic, was designed by Klaus Haapaniemi. The pouches were created by artist Hanna Seppalainen (a Finn living in Portland, Oregon) out of Marimekko fabrics. The famous Finnish fabric design company celebrates its 60th anniversary this year. One note in its history: Jackie Kennedy had eight Marimekko dresses. Marimekko, which means Mary dress, can be found at Crate and Barrel stores. Raffle tickets are $1, or six tickets for $5; proceeds support Frederick Forward. Tickets are available in the park Friday and at the Historical Society building Saturday. The drawing will be held Sunday before the Saana Ensemble performance.

Want to make sure you go home with a Finnish souvenir?

Marimekko pouches and Finnish coffee are for sale at the Historical Society building!

Have a great time at Finn Fest!

Joel, Stephanie, Austin, Alex, Isaac, and Brayden Sumption

Enjoy the celebration!

Leonard and Leslie Sumption

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Create your own Finnish flavors

LIHAPULLAT (FINNISH MEATBALLS)
3/4 cup bread crumbs 1 cup half-and-half or milk 1 1/2 pounds ground beef 1 small onion, minced 1 egg, beaten 1 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon allspice (ground) 2 tablespoons butter for frying 2 tablespoons flour 1 1/2 cups milk or water oak bread crumbs in 1/2 cup milk. Blend in egg, salt, onion, ground beef and allspice. Shape into balls 1 1/2-inch in diameter. Melt butter in skillet. Brown meatballs evenly. Remove from skillet. Add flour to drippings, stirring until brown. Add the second 1/2 cup of milk. Stir. Add milk or water if needed. Return meatballs to pan. Cover and simmer for 25 minutes on low heat. Makes six servings.

RHUBARB TORTE
Crust: 1 cup butter 2 cups flour 2 tablespoons sugar

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ombine all ingredients as for pie crust. Pat into a 9x12 pan and bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.

Filling: 6 egg yolks ombine all ingredi2 1/2 cups sugar ents. Pour into crust 1 cup cream and bake at 350 degrees 4 tablespoons flour for 35 to 45 minutes. 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 cups rhubarb Meringue: 6 egg whites 3/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 teaspoon salt eat egg whites until soft peaks form. Add sugar, vanilla and salt. Beat until stiff. Pour over filling. Bake at 350 degrees until golden brown.

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Jim Bain, DVM Norm Brooks, DVM (605) 329-2166

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Frederick

Forward
Helping a little town achieve its potential!

We want to take our efforts to the next level!

We are proud of the things Frederick Forward has accomplished since 2008, but there are limits to what volunteers alone can accomplish. We would like to hire a part-time economic development director to help Frederick grow a vibrant, thriving business community. Your support of Finn Fest will help us reach our fundraising goal. And If youd like to do even more to support this effort, please donate to Frederick Forward! During Finn Fest: Donations accepted at the Historical Society Building. Mail checks to: Frederick Forward, PO Box 533, Frederick, SD 57441

THANKS FOR HELPING A LITTLE TOWN ACHIEVE ITS POTENTIAL!

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Many roads are still damaged from spring flooding. Drive slowly when you see orange flags. Do not venture onto gravel roads unless you know they are passable!

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MAKE PLANS TO COME BACK NEXT YEAR!

And tell your friends to celebrate midsummer in a little Finnish town on the prairie!

June 15-17, 2012

Paljon kiitoksia!
MANY THANKS to all those who helped make Finn Fest possible:
Aberdeen Chrysler Center Frederick Area High School Lisas Embroidery and Sewing Achen Construction Frederick Area Historical Society James Valley Communications Adam and Eve Salon and Wig Center Frederick Cross Country Club Joel Durheim Farms Maple River Pheasant Hunts Annikkis Weaving Studio Frederick Farmers Elevator Mertz Lumber & Supply Clark Title Company Frederick Veterinary Clinic Geffre Construction Prairiesummer Creativeworks Closet to Closet Dacotah Prairie Museum Great Western Bank Russs Man Cave Savo Hall Association Dale and Sharon Engelhart Hub City Livestock Auction Dan and Sheila Rahja Insurance Plus AND MANY VOLUNTEERS! Dependable Sanitation, Inc.

Friends of Finn Fest:

These sponsors donated $300 or more toward the celebration. Please tell them you appreciate their generosity!

Aberdeen Asphalt Joel and Stephanie Sumption Avera St. Lukes Lee and Tracy Olson Chads Electric Leonard and Leslie Sumption City of Frederick Main Street Station Dakota Broadcasting Meyers Tractor Salvage Elm Valley Mens Community Club Mikkonen Land Farmers Union Oil-Ellendale NESDEC Finnish Line Fireworks Prairie Builders First National Bank-Frederick RDO Equipment George and Donna Sumption SD Wheat Growers Green Iron Equipment Sumption Farms Hart Farms WSI Hub City Radio

Frederick

Forward

Helping a little town achieve its potential!