|
|
|
|
80th Anniversary Celebration
Will Borg, Molly Johnson, event caterer from Bellisio's and Neill Atkins setting up for the appetizers and silent auction. |
|
|
|
Randy Ellestad
One of Our Co-Chair's & Viking Historian. |
|
|
|
Will Borg
Overseer Extraordinaire...Nice work Will! |
|
|
|
Viking Ship Souvineers & Memorabilia
Rose and Neill Atkins with framed photos, t-shirts and other items for sale commemorating the Leif Erikson Viking Ship. |
|
|
|
Billy Snoeyenbos, Neill Atkins and Don Lilyquist
Project Chair and longtime supporters. |
|
|
|
Frank Ongaro, Robin Hayes & Neill Atkins
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amy Eliason & Neill Atkins
|
|
|
|
Sons of Norway & Norseman's Federation
Representatives helping out with the celebration and providing information on their organizations. They are also long time Viking Ship supporters and event volunteers. |
|
|
|
Attendees Celebrating the 80th Anniversary
With delights rolled in lefse, and appetizers of fish, cheese and veggies. Lefse donated by Mrs Olsen's Lefse. |
|
|
|
80th Anniversary Attendees
Enjoying their company, appetizers and the Great Lakes Aquarium |
|
|
|
Appetizer Buffet by Bellisio's
Attendees enjoying the culinary delights. |
|
|
|
Celebration Attendees
Admiring the appetizer buffet by Bellisio's Catering. |
|
|
|
|
|
More 80th Anniversary Attendees
Appetiser Buffet by Bellisio's Catering. |
|
|
|
Rose Atkins & Attendees
Helping auction winners with their newly aquired items. |
|
|
|
The Screaming Husqvarnas
Provided some traditional celtic music during the festivities. |
|
|
|
Nordic Angst
Brian Dack on guitar along with Doug Greenwood and Cathe O'Bey provided musical entertainment during the celebration. |
|
|
|
Cathe O'Bey
|
|
|
|
Cathe O'Bey, Doug Greenwood, Arna Rennan & Brian Dack
Nordic Angst playing traditional Norwegian folk music during the celebration. |
|
|
|
|
|
Ship's Head Piece on Display
This ornate carving was done by the late Claude Bergstrand from pine replicating the ship's original dragon's head. |
|
|
|
Tail Piece, Shield and Shelter Decoration
Pieces displayed were also carved by the late Claude Bergstrand replicating the ship's original tail piece, along with one of the several shields which are fixed on either side of the ship. The carved decoration in the foreground will adorn the new shelter. |
|
|
|
The Great Lakes Aquarium
|
|
|
|
Aerial Lift Bridge & Duluth Harbor
View from The Great Lakes Aquarium. |
|
|
