Heritage Sites Grants announced

Accepting the grants from Curtis Olafson, president of the ICA, left to right, are Karen Kristjanson for the Thingvalla Cemetery Association, Michelle Murray for Svold Community Hall, Gerald Christianson for Borg Pioneer Memorial Home, Curtis Olafson - president of the ICA, Sharon Laxdal for the Gardar Town Lutheran Church, Karen Langerud for the Gardar Township Hall, and Carol Beard for Akra Hall at Icelandic State Park.

Accepting the grants from Curtis Olafson, president of the ICA, left to right, are Karen Kristjanson for the Thingvalla Cemetery Association, Michelle Murray for Svold Community Hall, Gerald Christianson for Borg Pioneer Memorial Home, Curtis Olafson - president of the ICA, Sharon Laxdal for the Gardar Town Lutheran Church, Karen Langerud for the Gardar Township Hall, and Carol Beard for Akra Hall at Icelandic State Park.

MOUNTAIN, N.D. - At the recent Thorrablot celebration, the Icelandic Communities Association (ICA) gave $2500 in $500 Heritage Sites Grants to seven entities related to the Icelandic history and culture in the area. The grants given will be used for specific projects planned and upkeep of these Icelandic cultural buildings and cemeteries.The ICA is dedicated to the promotion of the Icela...

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