Wow!! what a Finn
Gary Panttila at the Powerlifting State Championships in Tombstone, AZ came in first in the 242lb class. This was his 10th straight state championship in 5 years. He now has the state record in each weight class (181, 198, 220, and 242). He will be competing in December 2009 for the World Championship with the USA Powerlifting Team in Las Vegas. He is the only lifter going from AZ. He wishes to share his appreciation to the Northwest YMCA for allowing him to use the facility for training and to the members (Shannon St) who give him support on a daily basis. He also dedicated this last win to his mother Shelley, who celebrated her 54th birthday the day of the state meet. And to his workout partner Danni
Eldridge who is one of the greatest female powerlifters
ever. Strong words, Gary.
“Kiitoksia kaikille, jotka auttoivat ja kannustivat, minua
treenin aikana ja kilpailuissa!”
joulupukki visits the young people
Christmas Dinner 2009 December 12th
Dove of Peace Luthern Church Oracle Rd. & River Rd area, Tucson
6:30pm
Little Christmas / Pikkujoulu (family fun)
Family oriented evening includes dinner with traditional Finnish dishes, Santa (Joulupukki) will make his annual appearance, Finnish Play, music and songs in Finnish and English.
If you are planning to attend, we would like to know it. Please register for dinner ($7 single, $10 family) by December 8, 2009 so we can plan for you too! Kiitos.
Please call Jim Wesanen 748-7582 or mail the dinner registration form below.
Finns love to eat!joulupukki visits the young people
look at the stack of pulla bread
December 5, 2009
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Streams in the Desert Lutheran Church
6530 E. Pima St, Tucson (close to Craycroft)
Scandanavian food, items, music. We sell PULLA, braided cardamom loaves, which we are famous for. Apple squares, candles, candle wraps, wooden elves, , Finnish items. New selection of Finnish books, i.e., Richard Impola’s translations of Kalle Päätalo’s beloved novels on Finland’s history. AND
our own Sinikka’s Suomi Specialties! PLUS Lorraine Esala’s recently published work: “Criss-Cross”–A Finnish Orphan’s Search for Family.
Tervetuloa Ostamaan! Come Shopping! Come Enjoy!
