Nordlys: a Magic Display of Lights

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Vol. 126 No. 44 December 4, 2015 Established May 17, 1889 • Formerly Western Viking and Nordisk Tidende $2.00 per copy Nordlys: a magic display of lights

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For thousands of years people in the northern part of the world have marveled at the spectacu- lar and fearful displays that occasionally light up the night sky. Every northern culture has legends about the aurora, passed down for generations. During the Viking period, northern lights were referred to as reflections from dead maid- ens. The phenomenon was often referred to as a vengeful force. In ancient times, most people were afraid of the lights. The Sámi people called it guovssahas, the light you can hear. Many people still argue that they can hear some crackling sounds—often synchronized with the movements of the aurora. Since sound waves cannot propagate in space it should be impossible for sound to travel down to the ground. Scientists are still working on explaining this phenomenon. The Inuit people in the northernmost parts of Canada believed that the northern lights were created by spirits, which, dressed in the mystical light, were having fun while the sun was away, playing soccer with a walrus skull. The rapidly moving auroras were called the dance of death. The Mandan Indians of North Dakota explained the lights as fires over which the great medicine men and warriors of northern nations simmered their dead enemies in enormous pots.

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What’s inside? News 2-3 Isn’t it good? Norwegian Wood hits US shelves Business 4 Sports 5 Heidi Håvan Grosch Opinion 6-7 Sparbu, Norway Taste of Norway 8 Barnes and Noble and Amazon U.S. call this “the lat- Travel 9 est Scandinavian publishing phenomenon.” Amazon UK Roots & Connections 10 reports Norwegian Wood topped sales charts at no. 2 last Obituaries & Religion 11 month, and in Norway this book about firewood continues to intrigue non-readers, enticing them to peruse this tome In Your Neighborhood 12-13 from cover to cover. Since its publication in 2011, Hel Ved Norwegian Heritage 14 has been translated into 11 languages and to date has sold Arts & Entertainment 15 over 350,000 copies, most recently appearing in English in Back Page 16 October 2015 as Norwegian Wood. Everyone seems to have an opinion about firewood, so when gathering information for this book, author Lars $1 = NOK 8.697 Mytting traveled in his rear-wheel drive Volvo 240 to some updated 11/30/2015 of the coldest parts of Norway in order to discover how In comparison Photo: Heidi Håvan Grosch See > norwegian wood, page 15 Hel Ved poses with its English edition and of course its subject matter. 10/30/2015 8.4620 05/30/2015 7.7716 11/30/2014 7.0306 Photo: “Green Energy” by Fredrik Broms / www.northernlightsphotography.no 2 • December 4, 2015 norwegian american weekly Nyheter fra Norge Nyheter Lakseoppdrettet av fremtiden Arbeidsledigheten i Norge kan bli høyere enn i USA Nord-Norges oppdretts- Arbeidsledigheten i Norge er i ferd med konge Inge Berg vil flytte å bli høyere enn i USA. Analytikere mener det kan skje allerede neste år. I USA havbruksnæringen fra er ledigheten halvert i løpet av de siste fjordene og ut til stor årene, og nå står kun 5 prosent uten ar- beid. I Norge har regjeringen anslått at havet i oppdrettsskip arbeidsledigheten i Norge vil ligge på 4.4 prosent i år og 4.5 prosent neste år. — Vi VG tror ledigheten kommer til å stige videre. Det går oppover hele veien, og vi vet jo at 20. november varslet fiskeriminister det går nedover i USA, sier seniorøkonom Elisabeth Aspaker (H) at hun vil lyse ut gratis i DNB Markets Kyrre Omdal til NRK. konsesjoner til oppdrettere som er villige til — De kurvene kommer nok til krysse å gjøre store investeringer i ny teknologi for hverandre i løpet av neste år, sier Omdal å møte næringens miljø- og arealutfordringer. videre. Han får støtte av sjefanalytiker I det stille har laksegründer Inge Berg Erik Bruce i Nordea Markets. — Det kan fra Stokmarknes i Vesterålen jobbet med godt skje i løpet av neste år. Ledigheten er et teknologisk konsept som kan flytte opp- på vei nedover i USA og oppover i Norge, drettsvirksomheten fra trange fjorder og ut i sier Bruce. Antallet som registrerer seg mer åpent farvann. Illustrasjon: Bennett / VG som ledige hos Nav anslås til 2.9 prosent Berg ønsker nå å bygge fire 430 meter Nordlaks’ oppdrettsskip vil bli 430 meter langt og 54 meter bredt. i år og 3.2 prosent neste år i regjeringens lange og 54 meter brede oppdrettsskip. Hvert videreutvikling av havbruksnæringen, sier tradisjonelle notteknologi, opplyser prosjekt forslag til statsbudsjett. skip vil ha en kapasitet på 10,000 tonn laks. Berg til VG. leder Bjarne Johansen i Nordlaks. (Aftenposten) Konstruksjonen, som skal tåle 10 meter høye bølger og kan heves fire meter i dårlig Konstruksjonen, eller «havfarmen» Nordlaks vil nå søke Fiskeridirektoratet Reitan kjøper Trondheims eldste hotell vær, vil stikke 10 meter ned i sjøen. som Berg selv kaller den, fungerer som en om tillatelse til å bygge skipene. — Vi får ikke utslipp som gir grunn- stålramme for seks «merder» som er 2,500 — Vi har en ambisjon om at havbruks Thon Hotellbygg AS har solgt alle aksjer lag for økt bioproduksjon. Konstruksjonen kvadratmeter store og 60 meter dype. Skipene næringen skal bli en enda større næring. Det i Britannia Eiendom AS (Britannia Hotel beskytter mot ytre påvirkning så rømnings- kan forankres på bunnen med teknologi hen- vi nå ser på tegnebrettet hos Nordlaks, og i Trondheim) til E. C. Dahls Eiendom AS. faren blir minimal. Og vi regner med å holde tet fra offshoreindustrien. hos Salmar, er neste generasjons teknologi Thon Hotels vil fortsette å drive hotellet lusa borte, sier Inge Berg til avisen. I stålrammen er det festet såkalte luse i norsk havbruksnæring, sier fiskeriminister fram til 1. juli 2016. Deretter avsluttes — Konseptet er utviklet med utgangs skjørt, som skal forhindre at lakselus kom- Elisabeth Aspaker til VG. driften, og hotellet stenges for en periode, punkt i de utfordringene havbruksnærin- mer inn i anlegget samt beskytte laksen mot skriver Thon-kjeden i en pressemeld- gen har i dag, ikke minst i når det gjelder store strømpåkjenninger og nøtene skal bli English Synopsis: Inge Berg has developed a plan ing. — Det er en stund siden det er gjort arealtilgang og konflikter. Jeg har veldig skadet av drivende gjenstander. to build large aquaculture vessels that will allow the noe med ordentlig med hotellet, så vi har stor tro på prosjektet. Vi mener dette er en — Innenfor dette skjørtet vil det være industry to move from the fjords to the open ocean. tenkt å foreta en skikkelig restaurering. Vi forventer å bruke over en halv milliard kroner på oppusning. Det er «jålepenger», men jeg synes Trondheim fortjener en diamant som Britannia, sier Odd Reitan «Oppdrag Måtte vente for moskus til NRK. Reitan forteller at det nå er en langvarig drøm som går i oppfyllelse, Moskusoksen nektet å og innrømmer at oppkjøpet er mer kjær- lighet enn business. — Siden jeg var 14 flytte seg fra jernbane- år og var i Palmehaven på Britannia har Nansen» sporet og toget måtte jeg drømt om å kjøpe hotellet, sier Reitan. Det er forventet at hotellet holdes stengt Politikerne var ikke sene stoppe i en periode på 15–18 måneder i forbin- å be da de ble spurt om delse med oppusningen. Ifølge presse- VG meldingen har E. C. Dahls Eiendom AS å støtte ungdommene sammen med sine eiere i Reitangruppen Moskusoksen hadde funnet en perfekt, store planer som blant annet kan omfatte NRK flat trasé. Ikke brydde vel han seg om at toget riving og gjenoppbygging av deler av ei- fra Trondheim var i anmarsj. endomsmassen. Om lag 150 personer job- — Det har vært artig å møte alle poli- Men det gjorde den pensjonerte rektoren ber på hotellet og Thon forteller at det nå tikerne for å fortelle om hva vi gjør og for ved Dombås Fjellskole, Asbjørn Amble (66). jobbes med å finne en løsning for dem. å spørre om de kan støtte oss. Alle har vært Det var 26. november formiddag han var (NRK) positive, men vi hadde en liten diskusjon ute for å fotografere nettopp moskus, så slik med Siv om olje. Alle kan ikke være enige ble det jo blinkskudd. Men Amble fryktet at UDI krever ikke kors fjernet likevel her i verden, sier Johannes Breivik (12). moskusen skulle bli påkjørt. Utlendingsdirektoratet (UDI) snur og vil 4. desember reiser Johannes og tre andre — Jeg visste at dagtoget fra Trondheim Foto: Asbjørn Amble / VG likevel ikke kreve at steder som huser polfarerne i NRK-produksjonen «Oppdrag snart ville komme. Det var viktig for meg å I en liten halvtime forsøkte Asbjørn Amble å få asylsøkere, skal fjerne kors og andre re- Nansen» til Paris, for å holde et foredrag om få jaget den vekk. Jeg prøvde på det ganske moskusen til fjerne seg fra skinnegangen. ligiøse symboler. — UDI ønsker at be- sine opplevelser under klimatoppmøtet. lenge. Jeg var veldig nær, men den blåste så boere i asylmottak skal få mulighet til å Barna ønsker også å få garantier fra stygt i nesen at jeg måtte trekke meg tilbake, dere langs jernbanelinjen, som er fin og flat i praktisere sin religion eller sitt livssyn på verdenslederne om at de skal tenke på den sier Amble til VG. forhold til terrenget rundt. nøytral grunn. Vi vil likevel ikke kreve at kommende generasjonen under forhandlin- Den tidligere leirskole-rektoren anslår at — Jeg trakk meg unna. Jeg klarte ikke å de som driver overnattingstilbud for oss gene om en eventuell ny klimaavtale. han var rundt 10 meter unna moskusoksen. håndtere dette dyret. Så vidt jeg vet ble toget fjerner religiøse symboler, skriver UDI i I forkant av Paris-turen var barna i Oslo Det som var så vanskelig, forteller han, var at holdt tilbake til de var sikre på at dyret ikke en pressemelding 30. november. — Vi ser for å forberede foredraget. Og på veien får han ikke kom i kontakt med noen i hverken lenger var på skinnegangen. Det ble ingen at punktet om religionsnøytralitet i noen de støtte fra norske topp-politikere. 30. no- NSB eller Jernbaneverket for å varsle om påkjørsel, sier Amble. tilfeller har blitt dratt for langt. Vi vil ikke vember sto de nærmest i kø for å bidra i den gjenstridige moskusen som sto bom fast — Det var en ganske «tett-på» opplev- kreve at de som driver overnattingstilbud bevegelsen #meetthekids, som barna har satt i jernbanesporet ved Grønbakken på Dovre- else, legger han til. for oss fjerner religiøse symboler, heter i gang i sosiale medier. fjell. Det er Jernbaneverket, ikke NSB, som det videre. UDI understreker at de ikke er Alle politikerne Nansen-barna snakket — Det var problem å få tak i folk i NSB har ansvaret for skinnegangene og presse kjent med at asylsøkere har bedt om at re- med 30. november skrev under på kontrak- og Jernbaneverket, de har ikke noen telefon vakt Frode Hjertaas i Jernbaneverket anbe- ligiøse symboler fjernes. Samtidig krever ten deres, og Erika Gjelsvik (13) er fornøyd der man kan ta kontakt. Jeg kontaktet min faler folk å ringe politiet hvis de oppdager UDI at det ikke skal foregå aktiv forkyn- med hva de har fått til så langt. kone som ringte NSBs billettkontor, det var dyr eller andre ting, som ras, i sporet. nelse av noe slag i asylmottak eller akutt det eneste som var åpent. Og så tok jeg kon- English Synopsis: The children of the “Oppdrag Nan- takt med han som er moskusansvarlig i Sør- English Synopsis: A train had to make an emergency innkvartering for asylsøkere. sen” expedition met with politicians in Oslo in prepa- Trøndelag, sier Amble. stop in Dovre after a photographer saw a muskox (Aftenposten) ration for their trip to the Paris Climate Conference. walking along the train tracks and reported it. Han forteller at moskusen bare gikk vi- Norwegian american weekly December 4, 2015 • 3 news from norway PM’s cow fart uproar New controls This week in brief Norway meets 2012 Kyoto target stop Syrians Norway has finally met its commitments Do Norway’s cow under the Kyoto Protocol’s first period, farts contribute too Four asylum-seekers despite overshooting its emissions target by 6.5 percent, thanks to the purchase of a much to the nation’s turned away in Denmark whopping 299 million emissions credits. The country’s Environment Agency greenhouse gas The Local this week transferred the final 2,053,108 emissions credits to the UN’s carbon off- A group of Syrians were stopped from emissions? set registry, its final contribution for the boarding a Norway-bound ferry in the Dan- period 2008-2012. ish port of Hirtshals as a result of new Nor- “It is positive that we can demon- he ocal wegian border controls. T L strate that we comply with our obliga- Four Syrians who wanted to seek asy- tions before we go to Paris to negotiate Norway has found itself in a serious dis- lum in Norway were turned away from a a new deal,” said Norway’s Climate and cussion on cow farts after the PM said the Color Line ferry that travels between the Environment Minister Tine Sundtoft. animals’ gas release is too high, an allega- Danish port town of Hirtshals to the Norwe- She argued there should be no shame tion that a farming representative slammed gian town of Larvik on November 26 after on Norway relying on credits to meet its as “putrid” and a sign of the PM’s “lack of stepped up Norwegian border controls took goal. “We manage to cut more by collab- knowledge.” effect earlier in the day. orating than we would have done alone, Ahead of the COP21 climate talks in “We did what we were asked to do— and that means that the level of ambition Paris, Norwegian PM Erna Solberg said that control identification and admission papers Photo: Daniel Schwen / Wikimedia Commons in climate policy can be raised,” she said. one of the best ways her country can cut to Norway. If one cannot show that, they She looks innocent, but are the emissions of this Norway’s heavy buying of emissions emissions is to target agriculture, including cow’s kind harming the environment? can’t travel,” Color Line spokesman Helge credits went beyond what was required to cow farts. Otto Mathisen told Norwegian broadcaster bring it to its target for 2008-2012, which “It is such that Norwegian cows fart while agriculture accounts for 9 percent. NRK. was to limit emissions growth over the too much, so to speak. Transport and agri- Solberg’s cow fart comments led to “They said they were refugees and period to one percent above 1990 levels. culture are the largest areas outside of the some chuckles in the Norwegian media, but wanted to seek asylum in Norway,” Mathisen Including purchased credits, its quota-obliged sectors. We must make cuts the National Association of Farmers and added. emissions were twelve percent lower than that make a difference here at home. We Small-holders (Norsk Bonde og Småbrukar- The four would-be asylum seekers had in 1990. must prepare ourselves for brining emissions lag) found them no laughing matter. all purchased tickets for the ferry. If Norway had not taken measures to in these sectors down significantly,” Solberg “That is a putrid distraction and Erna According to Mathisen, the denial of the reduce emissions domestically, its emis- told VG, which reported that transport ac- sions would have been 25-30 percent counts for 32 percent of Norway’s emissions See > farts, page 7 See > asylum, page 6 higher, the Ministry of Climate and Envi- ronment said in its press release. (The Local) Norway tightens border controls Norway chairs meeting on verification of nuclear disarmament Ferries and other Foreign Minister Børge Brende opened the second plenary meeting of the Inter- transport arteries national Partnership for Nuclear Disar- mament Verification (IPNDV) in Oslo into the country are on November 16. The partnership, which was established earlier this year, plays a subject to closer key role in international disarmament ef- inspection forts. “We need measures that can bring about real, genuine disarmament. Being Michael Sandelson able to verify that disarmament is actu- The Foreigner ally taking place is crucial for ensuring confidence in international disarmament Norway’s Ministry of Justice and Public agreements. There is still a need to de- Security says that the announced “temporary velop new technologies and methods for border control” move is to stop people with- disarmament verification,” said Brende. out required travel documentation entering “Nuclear disarmament requires the par- Norway. Photo: Color Line / Wikimedia Commons ticipation of both nuclear weapon states According to Progress’ (FrP) Justice Ferry operators on the Color Line have already stopped a few asylum-seekers from bording a ferry in and non-nuclear-weapon states.” Minister Anders Anundsen, it concerns ferry Hirtshals, Denmark. The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Trea- routes between Norway and the Continent. ty (NPT) is the cornerstone of the interna- The carriers will also be obliged to con- Stefan Löfven, Prime Minister of Swe- coming to Norway will increase to an even tional non-proliferation regime. The prin- duct checks on passengers’ documents at Eu- den and leader of the Social Democrats, has greater degree when Sweden undertakes a cipal aim of the IPNDV is to find solu- ropean terminals. It will allow ferry compa- told reporters that the present high influx of further tightening,” Norwegian Conservative tions that enhance the capacity of nuclear nies to refuse people embarkation if these are refugees into his country is unsustainable. (H) Prime Minister Erna Solberg informed weapons states and non-nuclear-weapons found not to be valid. He has announced that several measures broadcaster NRK. states alike to monitor the destruction of “A further tightening of so-termed ter- will be introduced to stem this. Speaking with TV2, she commented nuclear warheads. Since 2007, Norway ritorial controls will be introduced in areas Some 80,000 migrants and asylum that the new restrictions will not remove ac- and the UK have worked together to de- near the [Norway-Sweden] border too,” the seekers have arrived in Sweden the past two cess for asylum seekers, but make it easier to velop groundbreaking verification sys- Minister explained in a statement. months (Norway Ministry of Justice figures), stop persons not entitled to protection. tems and methods. He also underlined that asylum seekers and that Sweden’s asylum seeker reception The Norwegian Government’s addition- The IPNDV is a partnership between registered in Sweden that have crossed into system “is about to break down,” officials al curbs took effect on Thursday, November 27 countries and the EU, and is supported Norway will be returned according to the state. 26, from 8:00 a.m. local time. by the think tank Nuclear Threat Initia- rules of the Dublin Regulation. “We fear that the flow [of refugees] tive (NTI). All five nuclear weapon states that have joined the NPT are participating This week’s news from Norway is brought to you through partnerships with: in today’s meeting. The U.S. delegation is headed by Assistant Secretary of State Frank Rose. (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) www.thelocal.no & theforeigner.no 4 • December 4, 2015 norwegian american weekly Business Business News & Notes Decrease in exploration estimate for fore carbon intensity, of the top 20 airlines Norway’s unknown 2016 on routes between the United States/Canada Estimates for total investments covering oil and Europe in 2014. Norwegian was named and gas, manufacturing, mining and quarry- the most fuel-efficient airline on transatlantic routes, on average achieving 40 passenger entrepreneurs ing, and electricity supply now show a decline for 2016. The downturn is mainly due to sig- kilometers per liter of fuel with its predomi- nificantly lower estimates in the category ex- nately Boeing 787-8 fleet. The Adolfsen brothers are major players in ploration, within oil and gas extraction. According to the study, Norwegian’s hotels, preschools, and other hospitality New figures for 2015 show that total long-haul fleet is significantly more fuel- investments covering oil and gas, manufac- efficient than any of the others. The second turing, mining and quarrying, and electric- most fuel-efficient airline, Air Berlin, burned ity supply are expected to amount to NOK 14% more fuel per passenger kilometer than 237.4 billion measured in current value. The Norwegian. The three least-efficient airlines estimate is 9.4 percent lower than the cor- were Lufthansa, SAS, and British Airways. responding figure for 2014. The decline is The ICCT’s program director for avia- mainly due to a significant fall of 11.8 per- tion, Dan Rutherford, said: “It’s surprising to cent within oil and gas. see such large differences in fuel efficiency The decrease is somewhat subdued by among airlines on long-haul flights over the an investment increase in electricity supply Atlantic. The airline you fly, and the aircraft (up 7.7 percent), while manufacturing in- they choose to operate, really matters if vestments are more or less unchanged. you’re concerned about the climate.” (Norway Post / SSB) The study from ICCT explains the fuel efficiencies of individual carriers and high- Norwegian named most fuel-efficient lights the most important drivers of efficien- on transatlantic routes cy in the aggregate. To download the report and fact sheet: www.theicct.org/transatlan- The International Council on Clean Trans- tic-airline-efficiency-2014. portation (ICCT) released a study on Nov. 17 (Norwegian Air Shuttle) that compares the fuel efficiency, and there-

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Leading the 1st Division, Sogndal has been For the first time in five years, Rosen- promoted to the elite league for the 2016 sea- borg topped the league and therefore earned son, along with the return of Brann in second a spot in the second qualifying round of the place. 2016-2017 UEFA Champions League. The The final spot belonged to either Start of team—considered to be Norway’s most suc- Vest-Agder or Jerv of Aust-Agder. Jerv was cessful club—secured the victory with a 3-3 just promoted from the 2nd Division last draw against Strømsgodset on October 28. year and vastly exceeded expectations this “There have been tears of joy and ev- season. erything. It’s good to show that we are not The two Sørlandet teams met each oth- only the biggest club, but also the best,” said er on Nov. 21 and 25 to determine the final defender Mikael Dorsin to C More. Photo: Hege Tøndel Jonli / NRK team in the 2016 Tippeligaen. “The foundation for victory has been The winners for 2015: Rosenborg is proud to re-take the podium after five years. “It is a dream to everyone in Sørlandet the hunger, the will, and the morale of this that Jerv and Start meet each other,” said team,” added Kåre Ingebrigtsen proudly. It was a tough match for Start, and the for an hour, but Viking came back to score Jerv’s top scorer Ohi Omoijuanfo. Strømsgodset and Stabæk followed team seemed defeated from the very begin- two goals. At this point Mjøndalen would It looked like Start might end their los- in second and third, respectively, earning ning. Molde easily took the lead in the 22nd have to score again to have a chance, but in- ing streak when Stokkelien scored a goal places in the first round qualification of the minute and scored two more goals while stead it was Viking that scored right before after 20 minutes in the Nov. 21 match, but UEFA Europa League. Start remained scoreless. the end for a 3-1 win. Omoijuanfo scored in the 87th minute, and On the other end of the table, Mjøndalen “It was a nightmare of a game,” says “This is painful for us all. We had hope the game ended in a 1-1 draw. In the final and Start competed for the 14th spot; while Start striker Mads Stokkelien to TV2. and a good chance,” said Mjøndalen Coach match on Nov. 25, Start defeated Jerv 3-1 the 15th and 16th teams face automatic rel- But their 0-3 loss didn’t ensure relega- Vegard Hansen to TV2. “We are good, but in a dramatic match with goals by Andreas egation to the 1st Division League, the 14th tion. If Viking were to beat Mjøndalen by not good enough. It ends with relegation, but Hollingen, Espen Børufsen, and Alex De has the chance to enter the playoff round and enough points, Start would have a chance at we must endure it.” John, securing the coveted final spot. stay in the elite league. the playoffs—and that’s exactly what hap- Mjøndalen was just promoted to the While the 2015 Tippeligaen is now over, It all came down to the final round on pened. elite league for 2015 after winning the play- this new batch of teams will be taking the November 8, when Mjøndalen faced Viking It looked good for Mjøndalen when they off finals against Brann at the end of last field in just three months—on March 12— and Start played against Molde. scored after eight minutes and led the match year. Now the team will head back to the 1st for the earliest Tippeligaen season start yet. Vesterheim Sports News & Notes the national Norwegian-American museum and heritage center Rallycross: Solberg world champion in came in second. 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Syrians marks the first time the operator has turned away would-be passengers for lacking the proper documents. It was not immediately known On the EDGE if the group would instead seek asylum in Denmark. An opinion column about current issues in Norwegian PM Erna Solberg announced on November 24 that her country would begin checking all ferries into Norway from Denmark, Norway and the United States—Join the conversation! Sweden, and Germany. Border controls at land crossings have also been increased. A house divided Under the new increased controls, ferry operators are obligated to ensure that all passengers have legitimate travel documents before dock- ing in Norway. Norway upped its border controls following Sweden’s announcement David Moe that it would significantly tighten its asylum rules. Denmark has said it Sun City, Calif. will not implement any border controls, with Danish PM Lars Løkke Ras- mussen arguing that doing so would result in more, not fewer, asylum Immigration of Syrian seekers. refugees has brought up the old That was an opinion shared by Solberg as recently as a week ago, issue of States Rights vs. Fed- when she said it was a “misperception” that implementing border controls eral Rights. I thought this issue will bring down the number of asylum seekers coming to any given na- was settled with the Civil War, tion. when southern states broke away from the Union, claim- Norwegian American Weekly ing state’s rights superseded the national interest. Now, with several state governors refusing Photo of the Week to accept Syrian refugees, this issue has raised its ugly head once again. Of course, states have no authority to refuse refugees. They can say it, but it doesn’t mean anything, because the federal government has the authority to make these deci- sions. The Civil War is over. Not only that, but the presi- Photo: Wikimedia Commons dent’s strategy of fighting ISIS Propaganda from World War II. broadens the issue from a national issue to an international longer have the luxury of living in house divided against itself can- one, with the United Nations 1776 when the country was mostly not stand,” a statement taken involved in this unified strategy, rural and Thomas Jefferson was a from the Bible, because Jesus because the terrorist effort is not farmer. We are now living in the had said the same words cen- only against the U.S. but against 21st century. The world has be- turies earlier. Let us learn from the countries of the world. come a village and we must learn history. Our Republican friends in to live together, respect one anoth- congress and many of the state er, cooperate with one another, and David Moe Houses of Representatives don’t recognize that the survival of our graduated from even recognize the United Na- world depends upon the sacrifice of the University of Minnesota, tions as a political entity but all for the benefit of all. My father Morris in 1964 think only the United States con- used to say, “If we don’t hang to- Photo courtesy of Al Benson and received gress has the power to rule the gether, we will hang separately.” If his M.A. degree Aurora, Ill., residents Frances and Roald Berg were among suburban world. For example, the United we cling to our individual interests Norwegian Americans who decorated a Norwegian-style Christmas tree from San Fran- Nations passed “The Law of the and do only what is best for our- for the 74th annual Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light cisco State University in 1975. He exhibit at Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry on Nov. 19. The Sea,” and all of the nations of selves, we will learn what previous spent four years in the Navy and display of 51 trees representing 51 countries runs through Jan 3. Each tree the world have signed it except generations have learned: that what 32 years in the insurance business. is decorated according the that country’s culture, with a description of for two: Libya and the United we have will be taken from us. This He is married to his wife, Thordis, Christmas customs and how to say “Merry Christmas” in their language. States. How crazy is that? was a hard lesson to learn by mil- and they have two daughters and If we are to fight ISIS and lions of people through history. four grandchildren. They now live Want to be featured in our Photo of the Week? other terrorist groups, we no Abraham Lincoln said, “A in Sun City, California.

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I can stick some shillings M y goodness, in my pocket and get the what sort of That there is rest tonight. They are so spectacle is this! what is called a terribly heavy. Tra la la— tramp, I guess. 8 • December 4, 2015 norwegian american weekly Taste of Norway Helping children, one cookbook at a time New Scandinavian cookbook benefits hospitalized children—and your taste buds

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Food is at its best when it’s shared, and that’s especially true with Scandinavian dishes, where the tradition of the coffee table or the syv slags kaker (seven sorts of cookies) of Christmastime all but imply that guests might be coming. A new cookbook, A Taste of Scandinavia by Lars Roalkvam and Trond Espen Hansen, which features some of the most beloved of Scandinavian dishes, celebrates that spirit by benefiting sick children in Norway. We first encountered the book at Høst- fest in Minot, North Dakota, this fall, where co-author Lars Roalkvam is executive chef of Scandi, one of the annual festival’s many dining options. Scandi features traditional food made by Norwegian chefs, with dishes including salmon burgers, Norwegian fish soup, and Norwegian waffles. Roalkvam writes in the book that people often ask for their recipes and that the book includes some of the dishes served at Scandi, among other very traditional Scandinavian recipes. Divided by recipes from Norway, Swe- den, and Denmark, the recipes include everything from Toast Skagen (shrimp toast) and fiskesuppe (fish soup), to Photo courtesy of A Taste of Scandinavia blomkålsuppe (cauliflower soup) and Make tasty foods and help bring comfort and joy to sick children with this cookbook. komler, Norwegian potato dumplings (recipe featured here). The profits from sales of A Taste of Scandinavia go to Stiftelsen Syke- husbarn, which was co-founded by Komle / Potato Dumplings Hansen, one of the book’s authors. He “saw firsthand how sad and bleak the Recipe reprinted with permission from A Taste of Scandinavia experience was when his daughter was hospitalized,” says the press release. Komler is one of those dishes that exist in many varieties. Depending on where you are “Sykehusbarn provides fun activities in the country, the name of the dish changes, the ingredients change, and the preferred sides that provide a diversion from a long change. Some Norwegians eat komler while others eat raspeballer, ball, or klubb. hospital stay such as music therapy, Some prefer to sprinkle sugar or pour syrup over their dumplings, while others eat them boat excursions, play and leisure rooms with a sauce made of brown goat cheese. Many serve the potato dumplings with salt meat, for hospitalized children and teens, and sausages and/or bacon, mashed or boiled rutabaga, and perhaps melted butter. How about a annual Christmas parties. This Decem- glass of milk with those dumplings? ber, a ballet will be performed at eight This recipe keeps to the basics, but feel free to experiment! hospitals throughout Norway.” via might be just the present you’re looking If you’re looking for a Christmas gift for. The 80-page book is available online at 1 lb salt pork or lamb meat Dumplings: that will both delight a food-loving friend squareup.com/market/anderslandmarketing, 2 ounces bacon 1 lb. potatoes or family member and bring joy to others or at all Ingebretsen’s locations in Minnesota 2 tbsps. butter 1/2 tsp. salt in need of a little light, A Taste of Scandina- and Wisconsin. 1/3 cup barley flour Mashed rutabaga: 1 tbsp. all-purpose flour 1 lb rutabaga 3 cups water 2 cups water ½ teaspoon thyme (optional) 1 tsp salt salt and freshly ground pepper pepper nutmeg cream

Cover the salt meat with cold water and let it soak overnight. The next day, pour out the water and transfer the meat to a pan. Add enough fresh water Only 20 days to to barely cover the meat, and gently bring to a boil. Let the meat simmer just below the boil- ing point until tender, about 2 hours. Take out the meat and set aside. Reserve the broth for later. To make the dumplings, boil and peel one quarter of the potatoes. Grate or grind the re- Christmas! maining three quarters, add salt, and mix in the water and flour. Mash the boiled potatoes and fold in. Adjust the amount of flour until the batter has the right consistency: neither muddy nor heavy. Wet your hands and form balls. Bring the broth from the meat to a boil, and gently put the dumplings in the pan. Add thyme, if using. Let boil at medium-low heat, lid ajar, until they are done and float to the surface, about 25 minutes. Before serving, add the meat and heat through. While the dumplings are simmering, you can prepare the mashed rutabaga. Cut the rutabaga in slices and remove the peel. Boil until tender, and drain. Put the rutabaga back into the pot and mash it. When smooth add salt, pepper, a little grated nutmeg, and a dash of cream. thank you for reading the Weekly! tusen takk Serve the dumplings with salt meat, mashed rutabaga, bacon, and butter. Serves 4. norwegian american weekly December 4, 2015 • 9 travel Progress along St. Olav’s Way: The penultimate leg—almost to Nidaros!

Christine Foster Meloni Washington, D.C.

I am moving right along on my virtual trek from Oslo to Trondheim. I have now completed all of the legs of the pilgrimage except the final one. I reached the municipality of Oppdal in Sør-Trøndelag County at the end of Leg G. I then set out from Oppdal on Leg H. I will relate my adventures on this penultimate leg. I traveled 40 miles from Oppdal to Segard Hoel.

Vang Burial Ground My first stop was the Vang Burial Photos: (left) Gams / Wikimedia Commons Ground, located about two kilometers out- (above) Clemensfranz / Wikimedia Commons side of Oppdal. This is a remarkable site, the Left: Rennebu Kirke, one of only four Y-shaped largest pre-Christian burial ground in Nor- churches remaining in Norway. way. It was used from A.D. 500 until around Above: Another red building, as inviting to pil- A.D. 1000 There are over 750 burial mounds grims as any church—a train station on a line and also some graves underground here. that connects to Trondheim. But the stalwart pil- Archeologists have excavated 15 of the grim keeps walking! graves and discovered many interesting items such as swords, axes, spears, knives, bronze jewelry, glass beads, and cooking utensils. Rennebu Kirke Bronze plates from Ireland have also been The Rennebu Kirke is a parish church found here, which is evidence of Viking raids located on the banks of the Orkla River in the to the west. The people buried in these graves village of Voll in the municipality of Renne- were all cremated, and their worldly posses- bu. It was built in 1669 and has the Y-shaped sions were buried along with their ashes. form. Only four of these churches remain in This burial ground is now a park with a the other pilgrims slept in their sleeping bags. animals—cows, sheep, chickens, and a barn Norway, and this is the oldest of the four. The marked path through it. I also had access to a shower, a WC, and a cat. Pilgrims are also invited to help with the Y-shape was used to bring the pulpit and the washing machine in another building. farm work. If you are there at the right time, congregation closer together. Men and wom- Fagerhaug Chapel Other buildings also had accommoda- you can help with lambing or drying hay. I en would sit in the separate arms of the Y. I visited another church, the Fagerhaug tions for pilgrims—a storehouse, smoke- wasn’t there at the right time! The modern coat of arms of the Ren- Chapel. Yes, churches do seem to be the house, cabin, smithy, and barn. I was pleased The charge per night is 250 kroner per nebu municipality, approved on February 19, main attraction along St. Olav’s Way. to find a library here with books on nature, person. You can have breakfast and a packed 1982, depicts this Y-shape form. This wooden church with 150 seats was culture, and the pilgrimage. lunch for 100 kroner and dinner for 150 kro- built in 1921. It has a rather interesting histo- From the farmyard I had a wonderful ner. At most overnight locations along the Segard Hoel—Overnight Location ry. It was originally called Elim Chapel and view of the Pilgrim’s Way. route, a packed lunch comes with the break- My last stop on this leg of my pilgrim- housed a Baptist congregation. Then in 1928 fast. This is very much appreciated! age was the Segard Hoel, located between it was converted into a carpentry workshop. Orkla River This hostel is only half a kilometer away the hamlets of Jerpstad and Meldal. It is a The Germans then occupied it from 1943- I love rivers, perhaps because the Mis- from the Orkla River. In addition to fishing, farm that has been converted into a hostel. 1945 during World War II. sissippi River ran through my hometown of you can also rent a canoe to enjoy the river. It offers rooms for rent at 250 kroner a night In 1950 it became Fagerhaug Kapell, a Minneapolis. I was happy to see the Orkla in a traditional farmhouse and in a smoke- Lutheran parish church. It underwent some River, considered one of the best rivers in Eu- Berkåk house. The farmhouse has a living room, modifications, which were finished in 1959. rope for salmon fishing. It is 179 miles long Berkåk is a village in the Rennebu kitchen, bathroom with a shower, and a loft and goes from the Orkel Lake through Ren- municipality with a population of 900. As with several bedrooms. The smokehouse has Hæverstølen nebu, Meldal, and Orkdal before emptying I entered the village from the south, I saw a common room, a bathroom with shower, a My next stop was Hæverstølen, a lodge into the Trondheim Fjord basin at Orkanger. a bright red railway station. It was built in bedroom, and a loft bedroom. A total of 18 built to resemble a medieval pilgrim center. As I am a vegetarian, I did not buy a 1921, and it serves the Dovre Line between beds are available in these two buildings. It It has eight timber buildings constructed in fishing license to catch some salmon. Itis Oslo and Trondheim. Yes, I was almost is open all year round. the wooden block building style that was a popular fishing spot, however, not only tempted to catch a train to Trondheim but Meals are provided: breakfast for 75 used back in the 16th and 17th centuries. for Norwegians but also for fishermen from pilgrims don’t usually take trains so I re- kroner, packed lunches for 50 kroner, and I decided to spend the night here. I stayed many other countries. The salmon are sup- sisted this urge. And I most certainly would dinner for 150 kroner. in a Sælehus (blessed house). It looked me- posedly quite large! have missed something special. I find the history of these overnight lo- dieval on the outside but inside it had all of cations for pilgrims quite interesting. Farms the modern comforts including electricity and Meslo Herberge (Hostel) Berkåk Kirke started taking in pilgrims as early as A.D. a kitchen. I was able to buy some food in the This hostel is very popular and it is On the north side of the village I saw the 1030, soon after the death of St. Olav at lodge’s grocery store: bread, butter, spreads, open all year round. It is located on a func- Berkåk Kirke, a lovely white wooden church Stiklestad. Then there were farms that began and drinks. I bought a set of disposable sheets tioning farm owned by Ingrid Meslo. She constructed in 1878, designed by architect and pillow cases and slept in a bed. Many of encourages her guests to interact with her Johannes H. Nissen. See > pilgrim, page 16

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The Finnish name for the northern lights, revontulet, is associated with the arctic fox. According to a folk tale, an arctic fox is running far in the north and touching the mountains with its fur, so that sparks fly off into the sky as the northern lights. One romantic conception found in Dan- ish folklore is that these lights were due to a throng of swans flying so far to the north that they were caught in the ice. Each time they flapped their wings, they created reflections, which created the northern lights. The Vikings first christened them “the northern lights.” The first realistic description of auroras is found in the Norwegian chronicle The King’s Mirror from about A.D. 1230. It was originally written as a textbook, probably for the young King Magnus Lagabøte, by his father. At that time people thought the earth was flat and surrounded by oceans. One explanation was that the oceans were surrounded by fire and that auroras were the light from those fires reflected in the sky. An- Photos: (above) Fredrik Broms, other possibility was that reflected sunlight (left) courtesy of Pål Brekke from below the horizon illuminated the sky. Above: The little village of Grøtfjord in Northern A third explanation was fires in Greenland. Norway looks out to the open sea with a spec- tacular view of the northern skies. Sir Edmund Halley (1656-1742) sug- Left: Kristian Birkeland with his Terella experi- gested the aurora was caused by magnetic ment that proved the modern understanding of liquid evaporating from pores in the polar re- the Northern Lights’ mechanism. gion and moving into the atmosphere along the magnetic field. Furthermore, he argued upcoming auroras—and many amateurs are that the arc of the aurora did not point to- submitting images of the latest auroras: wards the geographic pole but rather toward www.spaceweather.com the magnetic pole. The latter theory was cor- rect and an important finding. How to photograph the northern lights Norwegian scientist Kristian Birke- Photographing northern lights is rela- land (1867-1917) was the first to explain tively easy, but for the best results some ba- the real cause—that particles from the sun sic principles should be followed. were sparking the northern lights. To prove The best results are obtained with cam- his theory—which is still valid today—he eras that can be put in manual mode (M), built his own world in a glass box, electrified where you can control shutter speed and ap- his model earth with a magnetic field, and erture settings at the same time. This makes showed how particles from the sun could ig- DSLR cameras best suited even if many nite auroras. The particles were captured by radars, such as the large EISCAT antennas the auroras, go to the area around the aurora compact cameras also will work. the earth’s magnetic field and channeled to- on Svalbard. Also on Svalbard sits the new zone—a ring-shaped band where the chances When taking pictures of auroras a tripod wards the polar regions. Kjell Henriksen Observatory, opened in of seeing the northern lights are highest. The is absolutely essential. Deactivate the flash Many of Birkeland’s ideas were not con- 2008, which is the largest aurora observatory aurora zone stretches across northern Scan- and automatic settings. Pre-focus your lens firmed until the Space Age. Since then, we of its kind with 30 dome-topped instrument dinavia (Norway, Sweden, and Finland), at infinity and re-adjust if necessary. If you have solved many of the aurora’s secrets. rooms. Scientists around the world can re- over to Siberia in northern Russia, and then have a filter on your lens, remove it, asit motely operate instruments here from their across Alaska and the northernmost parts of usually causes undesirable concentric rings The northern lights’ mechanism home institutions. What makes Svalbard Canada to southern Greenland and Iceland. to appear on the images. When particles and magnetic fields from special is that during daytime it is located In these places you have the best chance of Fast lenses (f/2.8 or lower) with focal the sun reach Earth, they are deflected by an right under the northern polar cusp. Here seeing auroras, and the best time to go is be- lengths of 10 to 35 mm are ideal. Whatever invisible shield—the Earth’s magnetic field, solar wind particles can enter directly into tween mid September and mid March. Many lens you have, set it to its lowest f-number the magnetosphere. the atmosphere without being routed via the of these areas are quite inaccessible due to and the ISO value fairly high. A good starting The magnetic fields couple and disturb magnetic tail, as is the case for particle pre- lack of infrastructure and very low tempera- point is usually an exposure time between 8 the magnetosphere. Some particles manage cipitation on the nightside. tures. North Norway has easy access, well- and 30 seconds at ISO 800. At higher ISO to enter the magnetosphere and are guided Sounding rockets are also used to study developed infrastructure for tourists, and a values, image noise starts to become a prob- along magnetic field lines towards the poles. the aurora. Launched from Fairbanks in Alas- fairly mild climate. Furthermore, you will lem, and finding a good balance between ISO Eventually they collide with atoms in the ka, Svalbard, and Andøya they spear the au- most likely see the lights every clear night. value and exposure time is therefore crucial. Earth’s atmosphere. rora and can actually measure their physical If there is a gust in the solar wind—or These collisions usually take place be- properties. And from even higher up, satellites a strong solar storm—the aurora will extend Pål Brekke is a solar physi- tween 80–300 km above ground. Here they provide a global view of the auroral oval, the farther south. Sometimes they can be seen cist and a senior advisor at cause oxygen and nitrogen to become ex- ring of light circling each geomagnetic pole. even south in Europe or the southern U.S. the Norwegian Space Cen- cited and to emit light in much the same way tre. He worked as the Dep- as in fluorescent lights or in advertising neon Where to see the northern lights How to predict the northern lights uty SOHO Project Scientist for six years. He is also an signs. The result is a dazzling dance of green, The northern lights are different from Satellites observe the sun 24 hours a adjunct professor at the blue, white, and red light in the sky forming other light phenomena in that they exhibit a day, and scientists can detect eruptions that University Center at Sval- in a ring-shaped area called the auroral oval. variety of colors, structures, and movements. will produce strong northern lights. By mon- bard. His recent books Our Explosive Sun and Auroras are present within a zone of itoring this activity scientists can predict the Northern Lights: a Guide explore our stormy Modern science about 1,000 to 3,000 km from the magnetic strength and location of the aurora. These sun and the northern lights. He is also a pro- Today we study the northern lights from poles, day and night during the entire year. websites provide aurora forecasting: ducer of a new documentary about the North- both ground and space. A large number of However, auroras are only visible from the • UNIS forecaster indicates where the ern lights, Northern Lights: a Magic Experi- all-sky cameras and instruments study the ground during clear, dark nights. Daylight aurora oval is located right now: kho.unis. ence, which is available in eight languages on phenomenon from many northern countries. will outshine the auroras. no/Forecast.htm DVD (both PAL and NTSC). More info: www. These surveys include incoherent scatter If you are traveling north in quest of • Spaceweather.com gives updates about solarmax.no/Aurora/DVD.html. norwegian american weekly December 4, 2015 • 11 obituaries & Religion Pastor Larson’s Corner In Loving Memory Pastor Jerry Larson retired to his cabin in Zimmerman, Minn., after 39 years Do you have a loved one or friend who has recently passed? in parish ministry for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. In 2011 he Contact us at (206) 784-4617 or [email protected] to place an obituary. published a book entitled “Speaking the Word Freely: Writing with purpose, preaching with power.” Contact him at [email protected] Arnold R. Olsen July 14, 1935 – October 29, 2015 Bible reading On October 29, 2015, Arnold R. Olsen, ing night school at Delaware Technical a very smart, strong, witty, stubborn, and al- Community College. He also enjoyed paint- Earlier this year our congregation over the course of a year. I started doing ways dependable man realized we all must ing occasionally in his early working years. challenged us to spend 15 minutes each that and kept repeating the process until I leave this world. He fought a long battle with Arnold was someone everyone respect- day in Bible reading. Thirty or 40 people was out of college. By the time I arrived dementia and his defeat of near death over ed. He was always there to help and offer his signed a pledge to do so and last Sunday at the Seminary I was very familiar with the past three years is something that only wisdom to those who needed him. He taught we met to share our experiences. Some the books of the New Testament. I may not a true Norwegian would have the strength his children and grandchildren to work hard, were completely faithful to the discipline have understood everything I read, but I and courage to do, which is how he recently but to not forget how to enjoy life. of daily Bible reading, while others start- was well acquainted with the contents. earned the nickname “Our Fighting Viking.” He was preceded in death by his parents ed out well but gradually gave it up. One There are many things that guided me Arnie was born on July 14, 1935, to and his brother Robert Olsen. thing, however, was consistent with ev- towards a career in ministry. Looking back Arnold and Mable Olsen in Brooklyn, New He married Mildred Caldwell and the eryone who shared their experience. They I can see that regular Bible reading during York. In his teens, the family, which now in- two of them shared an active life after re- all agreed that reading the Bible had both some very formative years was certainly cluded his younger brother Robert, visited tirement, attending University of Delaware inspired and guided them in their life. a key element in that journey. I believe Georgetown, Delaware. His parents fell in football games, traveling, golfing, and skiing. Each person in the group chose to read that regular Bible reading can do that. It love with the area and bought a small farm. They moved to Venice, Florida, in 2004 until the Bible differently. Some started at the can lead and guide us along life’s path in After graduating from Georgetown High he returned to Delaware in 2013. On a nice beginning while others began in the New powerful and amazing ways. We may not School in 1953, Arnie continued his educa- day, Arnold could usually be found on a golf Testament or with a favorite book in the understand everything we read. Our read- tion at Goldey-Beacom College in Wilming- course. If he wasn’t golfing, you could find Bible. I remember when I was a teenager, ing may produce more questions than an- ton, Del., where he met his wife, Nancy Ol- him following the ups and downs of the stock attending Luther League, how our Pastor swers. More often, however, it will inspire sen Landskroener, with whom he had three market, or watching golf, football, or NAS- asked us to read a chapter in the New Tes- us and help us to grow ever more fully in beloved daughters: Kris, Kathy, and Cindy. CAR. He was a long-time member of Maple tament every night. He said that if we did, faith, hope, and love. He raised his family in Fox Hall, where Dale Country Club and the Del Vets in Dover. we would read the entire New Testament he and his daughters could often be found Arnold was a loving husband, father, at Maple Dale Country Club playing golf grandfather, and great-grandfather “Grand- or swimming with friends and family. We pa-pa.” He is survived by his wife Mildred Community Connections couldn’t have asked for a better father; al- Caldwell; daughters Kristina Olsen (Da- ways supportive, he instilled the value of a vid Seager), Katherine Olsen, and Cynthia Gratulerer med Dagen! dollar and was definitely the “go to” person Yencer; step-daughters Laura Biddle (Mark) when any serious issue arrived. and Catherine Sim (Theresa Coburn); step- He started his insurance career with brothers Kenneth Caldwell (Lisa) and David Happy birthday / State Farm and later moved to the State of Caldwell (Hope); grandchildren Brandon Delaware where he retired as the Director Yencer (Amy), Dustin Yencer (fiancé Kath- engagement / etc! of Insurance Coverage. Early in his career, erine Cessna), Samantha, Jonathan, and Jes- he served in the Army. 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Un- Bjornson Male Chorus Christmas Dinner Norwegian Society of St. Louis Julefest tion and dinner will follow at 5:00 p.m. Please dergraduate students select five female and Dec. 18, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 19, 5:00 p.m. register with [email protected]. five male representatives whose depth of char- Elk Grove Village, Ill. Chesterfield, Mo. acter and faith make them leaders. Lucia, her Join the Bjornson Male Chorus for a Christmas Julefest will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church Wai sh ngton attendants, and their escorts will enter to an dinner and evening of music at Avalon Banquets. located at 14088 Clayton Rd. Chef Larry Larson Lutefisk at the Farmhouse Restaurant ancient hymn and read an adaptation of the Cocktails will be served at 6:30 p.m., followed by will prepare the meal. Wine and beer will be pro- Dec. 6 & 13, 12:00—6:00 p.m. legend. Attendants then light the candles in Lu- dinner at 7:30 p.m. Cost is $35. Make reserva- vided. Eric Hinrichs will provide music by Sissel of Mt. Vernon, Wash. cia’s crown. For more info call (805) 493-3228. tions with John Lee at (847) 741-4210. Channel 9 fame. Music while dining will be pro- Smørgåsbord featuring lutefisk, fiskeboller, vided by strolling violinist Tom Winters. $24.95 fiskekaker, Swedish meatballs, lefse, cookies, Olav 82 Julebord Dinner laouisi na for adults and $10 for children, payable by check and much more. $33.95 for adults, $30.95 for Dec. 12, 4:00—9:30 p.m. New Orleans Sjømannskirken Christmas Eve to the Norwegian Society of St. Louis. Reserva- seniors over 60, and $10.95 for kids under San Rafael, Calif. Dec. 24, 4:00 p.m. tion form and more info at www.norwaystl.com. 12. Enjoy Nordic music by accordion trio Leif, Celebrate with gløgg, dancing and singing New Orleans, La. Lena & Lars. For more info contact Terry Bra- around the tree, a traditional Julebord menu, The New Orleans Sjømannskirken welcomes you new york zas at [email protected]. and more! $20 per person, free for children to a Christmas Eve service at 4:00 p.m. Enjoy a Pink Freud & The Pleasant Horizon under 12, and $25 at door if space is available. delicious Christmas dinner afterwards. now—Dec. 13 Spirit of Scandinavia: Aquavit! RSVP to Sandy Smith at (415) 898-0244. At the Brooklyn, N.Y. Dec. 8, 6:00—9:00 p.m. Lucas Valley Homeowner Association Center. Mas s achusetts Norwegian-born Andre von Morisse is a concep- Seattle, Wash. Juletrefest for Barn tual painter exploring human psychology and Author and ambassador Jacob Grier will join Sjømannskirken Christmas Eve Services Dec. 12, 1:00—3:00 p.m. how we interact with the world. His exhibition is Seattle’s Jay Kuehner for an evening devoted Dec. 24, 2:00 & 4:00 p.m. West Newton, Mass. on view at ART 3 Gallery. to aquavit. We’ll be pouring Scandinavia’s San Francisco, Calif. Norumbega Lodge invites children to a party fea- finest, as well as inspired iterations from the There will be two church services on Christmas turing julenisser, storytelling, crafts, refreshments, Julebord at Smörgås Chef Scandinavia House Pacific Northwest, both neat and in cocktails. Eve at the San Francisco Sjømannskirken. As- and singing around the tree. $2 for adults and free Dec. 13—14 trid Jensen, who played so beautifully together for children. Bring a labeled gift for each child you New York, N.Y. Skål! Scandinavian Spirits with Ken Muir on Syttende Mai, will play with bring. At Nordic Hall, Scandinavian Living Center. The popular smørgåsbord returns with a selection Dec. 11—Feb. 28 her brother Kristian during the service. Christ- of Scandinavian holiday dishes. Seatings at 1:00, Seattle, Wash. mas dinner is available after the service for ms inne ota 5:30, and 8:00 p.m. on Saturday and 11:30 a.m., Skål! Scandinavian Spirits shares the history single residents, students, or travelers. A Don’t Hug Me Christmas Carol 2:00, and 6:00 p.m. on Sunday. Visit www.brown- and traditions of drinking culture in the Nor- now—Jan. 3 papertickets.com/event/2461497 to register. dic countries, from their origins in Vikings caolor do Minneapolis, Minn. times, to how those traditions carried into Norwegian Christmas Lutefisk Dinner Back in Minneapolis after eight years of sold-out New York Sjømannskirken Christmas Eve the U.S. with immigrants and continue to the Dec. 19, 2:00 & 4:30 p.m. performances, A Don’t Hug Me Christmas Carol Dec. 24 present day. At the Nordic Heritage Museum. Highlands Ranch, Colo. is a hilarious spoof of Charles Dickens’ A Christ- New York, N.Y. A special preview for members will be held on Join Fjelldalen Lodge 6-162 in Highlands Ranch mas Carol. Set in a bar in a small town in northern Christmas Eve in New York begins with a church Dec. 10 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. to celebrate a Norwegian Christmas. Enjoy Minnesota, bar owner Gunner Johnson is visited service at 4:00 p.m. A large buffet with traditional lutefisk, lefse, potatoes, mushy peas, pickled by three ghosts. With 17 original songs including, Norwegian Christmas food is served at 6:00 p.m. Christmas in Conway beets, lingonberries, and kjøttkaker, as well as “I Love You More Than Football,” “The Wheel is Students, residents, and tourists are welcome! At Dec. 12, 9:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m. cookies and riskrem. Call Donna at (303) 973- Turnin’ But the Hamster is Dead,” and “Grandma 8:00 p.m. the doors are opened for all to enjoy Conway, Wash. 8097 or Marilyn at (303) 973-2158 for reserva- Cut the Christmas Cheese.” At New Century The- coffee and Christmas cookies, sing carols, and Holiday Boutique and Scandinavian Bakery for tions. Ticket donation is $18 for adults and $6 atre. Call (612) 455-9501 or visit www.DontHug- maybe even see julenissen. Price for Christmas handmade items. The coffee is on and served for kids 12 and under. Come and share julefryd Me.com for more info. Use Code: HUG for $5 OFF. dinner is $50 per adult, $15 per child four to 12, with a smile. At Sons of Norway Hall. For more (Christmas cheer). At Christ Lutheran Church. and free for children three and under. info call Marilyn at (360) 445-1012. Gingerbread Wonderland fl orida now—Jan. 15 n orth dakota Northern Lights: Music of the Baltics and Scandinavia Gulf Coast Vikings Annual Jultrefest Minneapolis, Minn. Thor Lodge Julefest Dec. 12, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12, 5:00—8:00 p.m. Inspired by Bergen’s annual Gingerbread City, Dec. 21, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 19, 3:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Ft. Meyers, Fla. Norway House has invited friends and families to Minot, N.D. Seattle & Kenmore, Wash. Gulf Coast Vikings Lodge’s jultrefest dinner at enjoy Minneapolis and St. Paul made out of gin- Come and join Thor Lodge members as they cel- Music that evokes the shimmering beauty of the Plantation at Somerset features The Fifth gerbread. Local pastry chefs, gingerbread house ebrate Julefest with a banquet and fellowship at the aurora borealis. The program spans a thou- Avenue Men’s Quartet. Meal includes turkey, experts, and novices alike have helped to create The Grand in Minot. Tickets will be available. sand years of Baltic and Nordic choral music. ham, potatoes, vegetables, and more. BYOB; this fantastic replica of the Twin Cities. - Ginger Free pre-concert talks by conductor Karen P. please bring a dessert to share. Members: bread Wonderland—Pepperkake Twin Cities will oro eg n Thomas one hour prior to performance. Tick- free; guests: $23. Reservations required by be on display in the Norway House Galleri. Snaps & Beer ets cost $35 for prime, $25 for general, $18 Dec. 9 to Maxine Batrawi at (239) 405-4026. Dec. 10, 5:00 p.m. Christmas Party & Pot Luck Dinner for seniors, and $12 for students and can be Portland, Ore. purchased online at seattlepromusica.org or Scandinavian Trade Association Julebord Dec. 12, 12:00—3:00 p.m. The Hop and Vine hosts a night of aquavit and by calling the office at (206) 781-2766. Dec. Dec. 12, 6:00—10:00 p.m. Isle, Minn. beer pairings with special offerings from Portland 12 at First Baptist Church, Seattle, Dec. 19 at Tampa, Fla. Tusenvann Lodge celebrates the holidays with fes- brewers as part of Aquavit Week. Chapel at Bastyr University, Kenmore. Santa Lucia procession, holiday food, enter- tive decor and toe-tapping music. Traditionally, tainment, music, and dancing at The Carroll- guests appear in their finest Nordic fashions. No Aquavit Week Closing Party Aquavit Week Wrapup Party wood Golf & Country Club. Gifts from sponsors charge; please bring a dish to share! At Isle Recre- Dec. 12, 10:00 p.m. Dec. 12, 8:00 p.m. until close and other companies will be raffled. Order ation Education Center. Contact (320) 679-0594 or Portland, Ore. Seattle, Wash. your tickets at sbta.clubexpress.com/content. [email protected] for more info. It’s a cocktail collaboration! La Moule, Fenrir, and Herb and Bitter has been on the cutting edge aspx?page_id=162&club_id=424512&item_ Aquavit Week team up for a celebration of Scandi- of herbal cocktail development. Join the crew id=429527&sl=435909303. Cost is $65. Non- Elks Lodge Lutefisk & Meatball Dinner navian cocktails at La Moule’s beautiful new bar. at their Capitol Hill location for a night of bo- members will receive a one-year membership. Dec. 12, 4:30—6:00 p.m. tanical exploration! Brooklyn Park, Minn. tea x s Miami Sjømannskirken Christmas Eve The Minneapolis Elks will serve lutefisk, meatballs, Midnattsolen Juletrefest Dec. 24, 1:00 p.m. boiled potatoes, vegetables, rolls, lefse, Christmas Wics s on in Dec. 12, 5:00—8:00 p.m. Miami, Fla. cookies, and more. Seatings every half hour. Make Fosselyngen Lodge Torsk Supper Arlington, Texas The Miami Sjømannskirken will hold a Norwe- reservations by Dec. 5. $18 or $20 at door if avail- Dec. 12, 4:00—7:00 p.m. Midnattsolen provides smoked turkey, breads, gian Christmas Eve service, followed by coffee able. call Terry Precht at (763) 561-7782. Milwaukee, Wis. coffee, and ice tea. Bring an appetizer, side dish, or and singing around the Christmas Tree. Join Fosselyngen Lodge at Norway House for 29th Annual Santa Lucia Program dessert serving eight to 12 people. The nisse will a buffet of boiled cod, Norwegian meatballs, illino s Dec. 13, 11:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m. make his appearance, so bring a present for him potatoes, vegetables, pickled beets, cranberry to give to your children. All children will be invited sauce, flatbread, dessert, and coffee. Seating is Skjold Lodge Christmas Party Minneapolis, Minn. to participate in the St. Lucia parade. Decorate, on a first come first serve basis. $13 for adults Dec. 13, 3:00 p.m. At Mindekirken, we celebrate Santa Lucia with a dance, and sing carols around the living tree. At and $5 for children ages four to 11. Please call Palatine, Ill. program of Norwegian Christmas music and nar- Advent Lutheran Church. (414) 321-2637 to make reservations. Christmas Party with a catered buffet. $12 for rations, candles, costumes, and lussikatter. All those over 14; reservations are necessary with kids are welcome! No Norwegian ability or musi- Send your event to [email protected] or call (206) 784-4617 Phyllis Durtsche (6 Woods Chapel Rd., Rolling cal experience required. You’ll get coached by na- to be added to the Norwegian American Weekly! Check www.na-weekly.com/events for complete listings Event listings are free, but space is limited. Please contact us at least one month prior to event. norwegian american weekly December 4, 2015 • 13 In your neighborhood War heroes honored at play premier

Photos: (above) courtesy of Bruce Solheim, (play photos) Ryan Wordell Above: Royal Norwegian Consul Michael Soroy and Citrus College administration with Howard Dobbs’ granddaughter holding and wearing his medals and playwright Bruce Solheim holding Heimdahl’s medal. Play photos: The sold-out world premiere of The Epiphany featured students and veterans young and old in the roles of wartime Norwegians.

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The World Premiere of The Epiphany formance, two World War II heroes were them the information they wanted. Helge self-sufficient men whom Hitler referred to was Friday, November 6, at the Citrus Col- honored, receiving medals from the Norwe- figured he had a better chance of survival as the Black Devils. Once it disbanded in lege Little Theatre in Glendora, Calif. The gian government. Playwright Bruce Solheim than his 60-year-old father, so Helge told the Southern France in 1944, he became part of story is set in Nazi occupied Norway and provided this info about the two men hon- Germans he would go instead. He was sent the 474th Infantry Regiment. He was in Ger- the main character is a young woman who ored: to a Nazi concentration camp in Bardufoss many on May 8, 1945, when the war ended, must decide whether to cooperate, resist, or “Helge J. Heimdahl’s brother was work- (Northern Norway) where he was held from and was then sent to Norway for six months merely survive. The performance featured ing in the Resistance in Norway during Nazi 1944 until the end of the war in May 1945. to liberate that country from the occupying both Norwegian and American veterans in occupation. In 1944 the Nazis came to their “In 1942, Howard E. Dobbs, at age 19, Nazis. Dobbs is an American of Norwegian the cast, including Åge “Johnny” Olsen, house looking for his brother, but Helge was drafted into the U.S. Army and sent to descent.” a Norwegian-born actor and soldier who and his family did not say anything. At that Africa to drive tanks. Six months later he Unfortunately, Heimdahl was too ill to voiced the narrator role. point the Nazis were going to take Helge’s volunteered for the U.S./Canadian First attend the ceremony and Dobbs became ill at On November 15, before the final per- father away as punishment for not giving Special Service Force, a suicide mission of the ceremony and had to leave. “Song poet” Andersen celebrates folk Legendary Norwegian-American songwriter performs in conjunction with New York museum

Victoria Hofmo stadt. A prolific songwriter, he has cut more The sisters explained that they had Not Stop Singing,” and in folk fashion they Brooklyn, N.Y. than 25 albums. He has also written essays, grown up in New York City and towns along had the audience join in. (including one in National Geographic Trav- the Hudson River, but for the last eight years After a brief intermission the man of In conjunction with the Museum of the eler, entitled “Coastal Norway”), starred in they have been living in L.A. “Shady River” the hour took the stage, a tall man in black, City of New York’s exhibit, “Folk City: New the Andy Warhol film Space, and collaborat- was their next tune, inspired by their youth including his fedora. One audience member York and the Folk Music Revival,” they of- ed musically on an exhibit in Provence about on the East Coast. According to Abigail told me that she used to follow him all over fered a concert with songwriter and singer Albert Camus (“Paintings Out of Revolt”). A it is “about what you miss, [like] a change the Village to hear him sing. He was viewed Eric Andersen and the Chapin Sisters on Nov. documentary is being made about him, due of season when you live in a desert,” They more like a rock star than a folk star. Andersen 6. I was lucky enough to get a last-minute out in 2016. Today, Andersen lives with his have very recently moved back to the East doesn’t see himself as a folk singer either, but standing room ticket to the sold-out show. Dutch wife Inge in Europe. Coast so they wrote a song to say goodbye to rather describes himself as a “song poet.” Eric Andersen was born in Pittsburgh, The concert began with a welcome by L.A., “Goodbye Angelina,” possibly a nod to Explaining that he had a little laryngitis, Penn., and raised in a small town near Buf- Susan Jones, director of MCNY. She spoke an earlier ballad recorded by Joan Baez and Andersen began singing solo. He had a beau- falo, N.Y. As a teen he became interested in about the folk music exhibit and Andersen’s written by Dylan, “Farewell Angelina.” tiful, deep, soulful voice, a little raspy and music and traveled around the U.S., eventu- part in the scene. She went on to describe Their last song was an original written sexy. When finished, he took a slug of water, ally settling in New York as the folk music Eric Andersen as follows: “He’s a star.” in response to Occupy Wall Street and the triggering something Kris Kristofferson had scene was exploding. From the mid 70s to The Chapin Sisters—Abigail and Lily, Climate March. Cognizant of the folk music said to him, “man can’t live on tequila alone.” 80s he lived in Woodstock and in 1983 he who are the nieces of Harry Chapin—began revival activist tradition, they wanted to cre- After a couple of songs a group of musi- began to split time between Woodstock and with the powerful, haunting “Sweet Light,” ate a song in that vein. One sister brought cians joined him: Michele Gazich on violin, Oslo, Norway, the country of his grandfather. unaccompanied by instruments. Most of the motivation back home: “Uncle Henry viola, and fiddle; Cheryl Prashker on djembe His songs have been recorded by such their other songs included guitar and some- [Chapin] believed that “music and sing- (drum); Eric’s wife Inge Andersen on vocals; greats as Judy Collins, Johnny Cash, Bob times banjo. Their next piece, “If I Could ing together and playing in the streets can Dylan, the Grateful Dead, and Linda Ron- Only Win Your Love,” had a country twang. change the world.” The result was “We Will See > andersen, page 15 14 • December 4, 2015 norwegian american weekly norwegian heritage Norway Journal, chapter 8:

Andrea Nelsonecember’s and her husband, Jerry, lived in Hamar, Norway, four for a year in 1997-1998. hours of daylight During that year Andrea wrote articles bi-weekly for several newspapers in Wisconsin and DMinnesota in order to help her readers visualize what it was like to be living there. The following excerpt is from her “Norway Journal” in which she describes what Christmas in Norway is like and especially the preparation days leading up to Christmas.

Days are long and dark now. The last trails. The dark does not keep people inside, two weeks of December will have fewer than and the best prescription against depression five hours of daylight, and that time between is to be outside skiing and sparking and bik- 10:00 and 3:00 is usually light gray rather ing under the lights. Homes have many lights than bright sunshine. left on all night long, and the Norwegians Temperatures hover around freezing always light candles when guests arrive—a and so moisture often comes down as rain or carry-over from the days when there was no sleet rather than snow, causing extremely icy electricity and candles were made by hand conditions. Therefore, all cars have changed and therefore very dear and used sparingly. wheels for winter to “piggdecker,” (studded But for a guest arriving in the dark, candles tires), and even bicycles have donned their were always lit. It is also truly warming to “piggdecker” for winter. Because walking is see rows of electric candles in every window so dangerous on the ice, and the salting and of every home when out on a dark day. sanding that we are all so familiar with in the We had many inches of beautiful white northern states of the U.S. are nearly non-ex- snow here, but in the third week of Decem- Photo: Terje Rakke / Nordic Life / Visitnorway.com istent in the villages here, people of all ages ber it all melted. They call such a warm spell In winter the hours of light may be few, but the quality of light makes up for it. use their “sparks” (kick-sleds). They act as “kake line” and blame it on all the baking a sort of “walker” on runners that one uses that is going on right before Christmas, lights gleam in windows and on some trees and some churches offer three or four con- for balance with one foot on top of a run- which warms up the air. That is why, they outside, though the outdoor extravaganzas of certs a week. We have gone to church on ner and the other kicking the ground to pro- say, years ago they always butchered in No- colored lights common in the States are non- Sunday mornings to find 20 people or fewer pel the sled forward. They are fantastic for vember when it was cold and the meat could existent and considered somewhat garish. at a service in a huge church but find church- getting around town quickly and safely: for be safely preserved for Christmas, before the Special foods this time of year are “pin- es jam-packed for concerts. The children’s hauling groceries, school books, back packs, “kake line” hit in December. nekjøtt” (a salted or smoked rack of lamb), choirs are delightful to hear as they sing out or another person on the seat in front of the Jul is the biggest holiday of the year in lutefisk, “julepølse” (Christmas sausage), so clearly, and the adults seem to love to per- handlebars. Sparks come in all sizes and Norway, and advertising and preparations “medistakaker” (spiced finely-ground meat form when in a group, which is interesting we see people from ages of six through the began in October. Much is similar to the balls), and the many wonderful pastries such to see considering the inhibitions that one hundreds using them. It’s rather embarrass- U.S. with gift buying, special foods, music, as krumkake, fattigmann, sandbakelser, ros- usually associates with the Norwegian per- ing to be shuffling along on the ice trying to and decorating. But they do not decorate settes, lefse, and kransekake. Although fish sonality. As one old gentleman said, “with- stay upright and to have a little gray-haired the homes until the very last week before or lamb are the entrées in some of the west- out all the concerts, we could not get into the 80-year-old whoosh by on her spark. Christmas, and many do not decorate the ern coastal areas on Christmas Eve, here in Christmas spirit.” Because of the dark winter days the city tree until Christmas Eve. Lights on the trees Eastern Norway, the meal is always “ribbe” Although people here seem every bit as of Hamar and the surrounding areas have are all white, and trees are decorated simply (broasted beef ribs), julepølse, medistakaker, busy with their holiday preparations as we miles and miles of lighted cross-country ski with straw and hand-made ornaments. White sweet-sour red cabbage, potatoes, pastries, do in the States, once Christmas arrives they and rice-cream pudding with one hidden al- stop everything. Hotels are closed the entire mond in it, so no matter how full the children time between Christmas and New Year’s. are they keep eating the pudding until some- Many businesses and all stores are closed for one gets the almond, which “earns” them an two to three days after Christmas, including extra small gift. all grocery stores. We were warned to stock Rice-cream pudding is also placed in up on food ahead of time. And the celebrat- the barn for the “nisser,” the small creatures ing continues on through the entire week up who help with and at times interfere with all to and through New Year’s Day with parties the Christmas preparations. Families who no amongst family and friends. It is definitely a longer have a barn place the pudding in the time to “slapp av,” to kick back and enjoy. garage or shed, and it always disappears. Andrea Cowles Nelson is One thing that the Norwegians make a graduate of Luther Col- time for before Christmas is to either attend lege. She spent her ca- or perform in concerts. Just in the Hamar reer as a German teacher area there have been over 100 concerts in the but has always been in past month. I would guess one out of every love with all things Nor- four persons either sings in a chorus or plays wegian, which is part of an instrument in a band, and every musical her heritage. She and her group presents a concert before Christmas. husband, Jerry, now live Many are community groups rather than in Mound, Minnesota. They have traveled to school-sponsored, and so people from high Norway many times but credit the year they Photo: Terje Rakke / Nordic Life / Visitnorway.com school age through age 100 can be in the had the privilege of living there with being Sparks make it infinitely easier to get around on snow- and ice-covered pathways. same group. Concerts are often in churches one of the highlights of their 53 years together.

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Leaping in a different direction An- The next number was the tender, poetic dersen asked, “Do you like the blues?” A and romantic “Violets at Dawn,” first re- cheer came from the audience. He added, “I leased in 1967, followed by the more country learned music in the Village—not folk mu- ballad-like, “Close the Door Lightly When sic, but blues.” He was even the opening act You Go.” The powerful lines: “Turn around, for blues legend Hooker. The band played, don’t whisper out my name, For like a breeze “If You Love Your Woman, You’d Better it’d stir a dying flame” explain it all. Before Love Her With a Thrill.” The next line adds, the next song, Eric thanked the audience for “cause if you don’t, some other guy will.” “the room full of love.” Andersen explained that his last song He sang the heartbreaking “Salt on your had been sung by John Denver and Bob skin,” released in 2003. Some wonderful Dylan. He joked that he was still waiting for lines include: “Well, I’ve never played Ham- his royalties from Dylan. This tune is one of let, but I learned some good lines, like how Andersen’s best-known civil rights pieces, good is timeless, when you’re running out “Thirsty Boots,” first recorded in 1966. It of time.” This song about loss and death and was written about an activist friend of his not being ready to let go was poignant. who had been involved in the civil rights Between songs Andersen told anecdotes movement in Mississippi. about the band. He pointed out that Addabbo After the last note dissolved, the audience had just mixed three Dylan albums and wished was on their feet. So a dynamic encore was he would never hear a harmonica again. An- delivered with Andersen alone on piano and dersen had just been playing harmonica. vocals, playing “Blue River.” It was a perfect Twitter ‘time It is really no surprise, then, that Norwegian to get on a new log,’ or complained ‘when Wood is on its way to becoming a hands-on will they burn spruce? There’s too much classic as folks embrace the strong traditions birch now.’” and memories that surround a wood pile or He thought a book about firewood a blazing fire in the hearth. “The feelings of Photo: Meyer Originals / EricAndersen.com might hold some appeal in Germany as well comfort and well-being that come with the Eric Andersen, man in black. where the use of “green” energy is popular. flames is the same feeling one gets when the “Up until now wood has been an important sun’s rays touch the skin.” theme in the Norwegian public sector,” com- So for those of you looking for the per- ments Mytting on his homepage, “but it fect gift this Christmas, and the chance to Christmas GreetinGs! has enormous potential as a climate neutral immerse yourself in both the warmth of your Reserve space for your personalized greeting in our annual Christmas Issue bioenergy. 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