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Vol. 120, No. 43 November 27, 2009 7301 Fifth Avenue NE Suite A, Seattle, WA 98115 Tel (800) 305-0217 • www.norway.com $1.50 per copy Online News Dateline Norway to see fastest economic recovery The Organization for Network of men leaders to Economic Co-operation combat violence against and Development says women that recovery has already This Nov. 24, Norway’s Minis- started in Norway with ter of Justice, Knut Storberget, large fiscal and monetary joined U.N. Secretary-General stimulus boosting Ban Ki-moon in launching consumption and a Network of Men Leaders sustaining employment to Combat Violence against Women. The launch will take Co m p i l a t i o n place at the UN headquarters Norwegian American Weekly Staff in New York. Other members of the Network include former Norway will be the first presidents and current prime country to completely recover ministers as well as Nobel lau- from the financial crisis, and its reates and renowned authors. economy should be back to full (Ministry of Justice and the capacity by 2011, according to Police) the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development Harnessing the power of (OECD). OECD has just presented its salt, Norway tries osmotic Photo: Nancy Bundt/Innovation Norway semi-annual report on the economy power The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development in Paris said last week Norway would be the first European state to return to economic health. Consumer spending and stable employment conditions have helped the situation. Statkraft is the world’s leader CONTINUES PAGE 6 in the development of osmot- ic power. Osmotic power is Leif Ove Andsnes Northug does it again clean, renewable energy, with a global potential of 1,600 to captures New York again Northug comes 1,700 TWh (Terawatt hours) – Internationally acclaimed pianist Leif Ove Andsnes out victorious in equal to China’s total electric- collaborates with artist Robin Rhode in a captiving Men’s 4x10 relay in ity consumption in 2002. On concert series “Pictures Reframed” Beitostølen, Norway Nov. 24, Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Mette-Marit Special Release of Norway opened the world’s FasterSkier first osmotic power plant at Tofte, outside Oslo. (Statkraft) (NOR) pulled off his patented move, attacking What’s inside? on the last climb to bury Russian News 2-3 Ilia Chernousov, and claim victory for Norway in the men’s 4×10km Photo: FasterSkier Business 4 relay. Petter Northug claims victory for Sports 5 CONTINUES PAGE 5 Norway. Op-Ed 6-7 Whidbey Island Nordic Fest Taste of Norway 8 Memories, heritage, Travels to Norway 9 and celebration at Roots & Connections 10 Nordic Fest on Nov. 21

Faith & Religion 11 So l v e i g Lee Arts & Entertainment Photo: Liv Ovland Mount Vernon, Wash. 12 “Pictures Reframed,” unites two strikingly original artists - pianist Leif Ove In Your Neighborhood 13 Andsnes and visual artist Robin Rhode — in a collaborative performance which centers around Mussorgsky’s epic piano suite Pictures at an Exhibition. A Nordic day on Whidbey Norwegian Heritage 14 Island! Daughters of Norway Ester Moe Lodge #39 held its annual Education El s e Hv i s t e n d a h l completely sold-out Alice Tully 15 Nordic Fest at South Whidbey New York, N.Y. Hall. Something new was added to Island High School on Saturday, New York City’s concert scene on Leif Ove Andsnes did it again: In Nov. 14. Could there be a better Photo: Solveig Lee $1 = NOK 5.58 Nov. 13 and 14. Norway’s beloved A Weaving Demonstration by Suzanne a new Lincoln Center performance way for a Norwegian to spend the updated 11/23/09 Ramsey. Note the lovely loom (a 10/16/09 $1=NOK 5.63 he captured the audience in a CONTINUES PAGE 13 CONTINUES PAGE 12 memory from Vesterheim). 2 No r g e - Uk e n s o m g i k k Nyheter på Nettet Bursdagfeiring på Statfjord A Peter Mueller mistet jobben Mange av de ansatte på Statfjord A har jobbet på plattformen siden oppstarten Mueller fikk sparken etter trakasseringen av Maren Haugli (24). Et enstemmig i 1979. 24. november er det 30 år siden styre opphevet avtalen for brudd på forbundets etiske verdier første Statfjord-olje kom på dekk. Se Skøytepresident Vibecke Sørensen er bilder på Aftenbladet.no. (Stavanger Aftenblad) Ad r e s s av i s e n sikker på at man vil få på plass et skikkelig sportslig opplegg for løperne i god tid før Under tre måneder før OL har Håvard lekene i . Stavsjøfjelltunnelen stengt i ett felt Bøkko mistet treneren sin. Mueller og Bøk- – Vi mener at Olympiatoppen og vår 23. november ble det meldt om et mindre ko har jobbet tett siden skøytestjernen var sportslige ledelse kan få til et godt samar- ras ved E6. Det er foretatt gravearbeid junior. beid slik at Bøkko får muligheten til å ta de ved tunnelen og deler av fyllmassen skal – Sportslig vil det være den beste løsnin- medaljene som han har satt som mål i OL, ha beveget seg. Massen skal fylles igjen gen. For det finnes ingen som er i nærheten sa Sørensen. i løpet av kvelden, men for å unngå mer av å være like god trener som Peter. Men det Både Jarle Pedersen og Hans Trygve vibrasjoner på stedet er sørgående felt kan oppstå praktiske problem i forholdet til Kristiansen er nevnt som aktuelle navn til å avstengt. Det skal ikke være fare for at resten av laget og forbundet, sier Bøkko til erstatte Mueller som landslagstrener. E6 kan rase ut. Omkjøring skjer langs lokalavisen. Styret i Norges Skøyteforbund mener Foto: Adressavisen gamle E6 fra Hommelvik til Storsand. Skøytepresident Vibecke Sørensen øn- Muellers oppførsel overfor Maren Haugli Nordgående felt er ikke berørt. sker foreløpig ikke å ta stilling til om Bøkko var et klart kontraktsbrudd og at treneren 1000 meter i 1976, er skuffet over skøytefor- (Adressavisen) kan få jobbe videre med Peter Mueller. ikke har krav på økonomisk kompensasjon. bundets avgjørelse. Toppidrettssjef Jarle Aambø ville ennå – Vi mener opptredenen er helt uforen- – Saken er blitt fremstilt i mediene som Kastet av bussen – funnet ikke si noe om Mueller kan få OL-akkred- lig med skøytesportens og idrettens etiske om jeg har drevet seksuell trakassering av Politiet mener at det var den savnede itering som Bøkkos personlige trener eller retningslinjer. Norges Skøyteforbund ønsker Maren Haugli. Dette har jeg ikke gjort, skrev 48-åringen som ble funnet druknet i ikke. ikke å identifisere seg med slik opptreden Mueller. English Synopsis: Peter Mueller, the na- Krøderen, like ved stedet der han ble satt – Først må vi få på plass de personene og ønsker ikke å ha en rollemodell som op- tional speed-skating coach, has been fired av bussen natt 22. november. som skal ha ansvaret fram til OL og kanskje pfører seg slik overfor våre utøvere. Etter due to allegations of sexual harassment - Han er ikke formelt identifisert ennå, ut sesongen. Vi må finne ut hvilke roller og vår mening er det et alvorlig kontraktsbrudd by Maren Haugli. Only three months men vi har grunn til å tro at det er denne trenere vi trenger i et sånt team. Vi har god som gjør at vi kan heve treneravtalen, sa Sø- remain before the Olympics, and the team mannen, sier Krødsherad-lensmann Stein tid fram til OL til å se hvem som skal ha de rensen. is scrambling for a new head coach. Arild Gjestmoen til Aftenposten. Den ulike akkrediteringer og roller, sa Aambø. Amerikaneren, som ble OL-mester på savnede var på vei fra Oslo hjem til Gol i Hallingdal, men måtte gå av bussen i Noresund sentrum i Krødsherad rundt klokken 01 natt til søndag på grunn Kongeparet på plass i Sør-Afrika av beruselse. Han ble meldt savnet av familien søndag. Det helt nydelig her, sa dronning Sonja da hun og kong Harald besøkte (ANB-NTB) den norske ambassaden i Sør-Afrika 23.november November mot normalt seremoni og åpning av det tre dager lange statsbesøket, der handel og forskning står på Ved Værvarslingen på Blindern i Oslo er ANB agendaen. det registrert drøyt 30 prosent mer nedbør i Ambassaden ligger flott plassert med Formålet med reisen er styrking av sa- november – i forhold til hva som er normalt utsikt over den sørafrikanske hovedstaden. marbeidet mellom landene innen næringsliv for hele måneden. har bare Like etter solnedgang ankom kongeparet til og forskning. Etter planen skal det under- hatt 16,7 millimeter nedbør – tilsvarende privat middag hos ambassadør Tor Christian skrives en ny intensjonsavtale mellom lan- 24 prosent av det som er normalt for Hildan, etter en solrik og varm første dag i dene, ettersom gjeldende avtale utløper ved måneden. Og Tromsø har ikke hatt mer enn Pretoria. Forsommerkvelden, sval og be- utgangen av 2009. 10 prosent av normalen – 10,5 millimeter hagelig, falt i smak hos kongeparet: Kongeparet ledsages av utenriksminis- per 23. nov. - Dette bildet forteller oss at – Det er helt nydelig her, perfekt tem- ter Jonas Gahr Støre (Ap), forsknings- og lavtrykkene denne måneden har kommet peratur, sa dronning Sonja til NTB da hun og høyere utdanningsminister Tora Aasland inn langt syd, sider førstekonsulent Stein kongen stilte opp for fotografene i ambas- (SV), samt to statssekretærer i Handels- og Kristiansen ved Meteorologisk institutts sadens hage. næringsdepartementet og Olje- og energide- klimaavdeling. De ble tatt i mot av ambassadør Hildan partementet. (ANB) (Aftenposten) Foto: Ned Alley, ANB English Synopsis: Their Majesties King og hans kone, Tove Bruvik Westberg. Like Kong Harald og dronning Sonja er på plass Harald and Queen Sonja visited South etter kom resten av den norske delegas- i Sør-Afrika. Dette bildet er fra en tidligere Africa for a three-day state visit Nov. 23- Mann i 80-årene død etter påkjørsel jonen. anledning. 27 to promote industry and technology. Det var rett før klokken 15.00 at mannen 24. november er det offisiell velkomst- ble påkjørt én kilometer nord for Vinger kirke i en fotgjengerovergang. Bilen, som kjørte på mannen, var på vei mot Kongsvinger sentrum. Føreren Tatt for pepperkakehærverk fikk førerkortet beslaglagt på stedet. Fotgjengeren ble sendt til Kongsvinger sjukehus med svært alvorlige skader, men Mennene er siktet for hærverk etter ødeleggelsene av livet hans sto ikke til å redde. Trafikken er sperret og omkjøring på riksvei 20 er Pepperkakebyen i skiltet. (Glåmdalen) Ne t t a v i s e n som har fanget opp hva som skjedde, sa Bergensavisen og flere firmaer har politioverbetjent Bjørn Johnsen til BA.no. også utlovet dusør etter hærverket, på totalt Netcom-problemer i Sør-Norge - Vi har siktet to unge menn, bekrefter Politiets krimteknikere var på stedet i 100.000 kroner. NetCom har problemer med politiinspektør og jourhavende i går og sikret seg prøver som de blant annet Halvparten av pengene skulle gå til et mobildekningen i deler av Hordaland, politidistrikt, Jan Grahl Madsen, overfor håper kan gi DNA-spor og -bevis. veldedig formål, mens 50.000 kroner skulle Rogaland og Agderfylkene. Feilen er BA.no. Pågripelsen fant sted i Bergen i Ansvarlig for Pepperkakebyen, Steinar gå direkte til tipser. En forutsetning var at lokalisert til en sentral i Stavanger, hvor 19-tiden mandag kveld. Kristoffersen, ble vekket søndag klokken tipset bidro til å løse saken. folk fra Netcom arbeider på spreng med De arresterte er fra bergensområdet og 07. Beskjeden var da at noen hadde rasert feilretting. Netcom melder ved 16-tiden er henholdsvis 21 år og 26 år gammel. Pepperkakebyen. Det som møtte han da han English Synopsis: Two young men in at trafikken i mobilnettet er i ferd med å Ingen av dem er kjenninger av politiet. kom frem var verre enn han hadde fryktet. their twenties destroyed approximately stabilisere seg, etter at sentralen i Stavanger Politiet vil ikke kommentere foranledningen - Det har vært folk inne og gjort helt 1000 gingerbread houses in Bergen. There som feilen var lokalisert til ble restartet. - for arrestasjonen. meningsløst hærverk i natt. Dette er helt is little evidence, so police are looking Vi foretar nå en kontrollert igangsetting Tidligere mandag opplyste politiet til ufattelig, sa han etter hærverket. for DNA clues. The town is being rebuilt, av senderne i det berørte området, sier BA.no at de hadde få spor i saken og ba Det er bygget rundt 1000 kakehus til and will re-open in the first week of kommunikasjonssjef Øyvind Vederhus i publikum om tips. årets pepperkakeby. Rundt 90 prosent av December. Netcom. (Aftenposten) - Det er ingen av kameraene i området disse skal være fullstendig ødelagt. NORWEGIANNORWEGIAN AMERICANAMERICAN WEEKLYWEEKLY •• WWW.NORWAY.COMWWW.NORWAY.COM •• SEPTEMBERNOVEMBERNOVEMBER 27,13, 11, 20092009 Ne w s 3 Norway to phase Unstable Icelandic economy costs This week on Norway.com out stiumulus to First out of economic trouble: Norway Norwegian travelers big time The Organization for Economic Coop- eration and Development in Paris said this avoid krone gains Fluctuation in currency week Norway would be the first European Norway must remove makes ticket prices nearly state to return to economic health. The government stimulus or risk faster double by the time credit Norway Post reported Friday that Norway interest-rate increases that would was projected to reach “full capacity” by strengthen the krone and stifle an card was charged 2011 in the OECD semi-annual economic export recovery, Finance Minister report. (United Press International) Sigbjørn Johnsen says Ca r l Al f r e d Da h l Prime Minister Stoltenberg addressed Aftenposten Buyer beware! Changes in exchange rates may “My main task is to try to prevent fiscal change the cost of some online purchases. global challenges in LSE speech policy putting an extra burden on the krone,” “Our challenge is to meet the growing de- Just over a year ago, a Norwegian bought “The complainant claims that the buyer Johnsen, named to the post last month, mand for energy and at the same time re- six flights on Icelandair.is in the Icelandic runs an unreasonably great risk when the bank said in a Nov. 20 interview in Oslo. “The duce emissions to protect the environment,” krona by credit card. At the time of purchase, sets a course that involves near doubling of extraordinary efforts of the fiscal policy the Prime Minister said in his speech at the current exchange rate made the cost of the price. Banking Complaints Board refers should be phased out.” London School of Economics and Political the tickets approximately NOK 15,500. to the term agreements, which stated that the Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg’s Science on Nov. 20. (Goverment.no) When the card was actually charged, actual price charged will be conversion of Labor-led government, which was re-elected six days later, the exchange rate had so the transaction amount using exchange rates in September, will breach expenditure Lonely Planet ranks train from Trondheim dramatically changed that the actual price on the clearing date, and not on the date of guidelines for a second consecutive year to Bodø among Europe’s eight best night charged for the tickets was NOK 27,370. purchase,” writes the Tribunal, dismissing after using a record amount of the nation’s trains These kind of discrepancies happened to the complaint. $440 billion oil wealth to revive the economy “Under normal circumstances the jaw- a number of customers who complained to The Council also shows that currency in 2009. The pre-election pledge to spend dropping views offered by any Norwegian the Banking Complaints Board. fluctuations may just as easily turn out to the more came after the world’s sixth-biggest rail journey would mean taking a night train These incidents happened in a period customer’s advantage. oil exporter, which boasts Europe’s lowest would be a wasted opportunity. But there when the Icelandic economy was very unemployment rate, had already emerged are two factors in favor of taking the 10- unstable, and the currency swung very much from recession in the second quarter. hour Trondheim to Bodø service. Firstly, if in a short time. (Bloomberg) you do this journey during the summer you needn’t miss anything – the sun will hardly set. Secondly, Norwegian trains are very Mutation of pandemic pleasant places to hang out for a while, and World’s largest inland delta H1N1 in Norway a berth on a night train is an excellent deal On Nov. 12, 2009, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon visited the On Nov. 20, the Norwegian Institute of in a country where bargains aren’t always Okavango Delta as part of his three-day trip to Botswana under the Public Health announced to have found a obvious.” (Lonely Planet) auspices of UNDP (United Nations Development Program) mutated version of the influenza A (H1N1) virus in three patients in Norway who had Exclusion of metallurgical and mining tested positive for the new flu Ko n g eh u s e t company No r w e g i a n In s t i t u t e o f Pu b l i c He a l t h On the advice of the Council on Ethics for the Government Pension Fund – Global, Under the shade of the trees in the The Norwegian Institute of Public the Norwegian Ministry of Finance has village of Samochima, the Crown Prince Health has analyzed virus from a number decided to exclude the Russian metallurgi- met with the local authorities and fishermen. of patients as part of the surveillance of the cal and mining company Norilsk Nickel. The village is located in the Okavango Delta, pandemic flu virus. The viruses have many The Council on Ethics finds it probable the world’s largest inland delta. The Crown similarities, but some mutations have been that Norilsk’s operations are contributing Prince took the initiative to talk to the people observed. This is normal and most of these to extensive environmental damage that about fishing conditions in the delta. The resources are a source of conflict between mutations will probably have little or no will have effects far into the future. This is women in the village – who are trained to subsistence fishermen, commercial fisheries importance. deemed to be in breach of the ethical guide- fish and who carry out a large portion of the and tourists who fish for sport. UNDP is However, one mutation has caught lines for the Fund. (Ministry of Finance) commercial fishing activity – demonstrated assisting the groups in finding a rational special interest. It has been found in two local fishing techniques. and sustainable regime for managing their patients who died from the new influenza fisheries resources. A (H1N1) and in one patient with severe Fishing trip The Crown Prince’s activities included influenza disease. These were the two first Fish is the most important source a fishing trip with local fishermen. of protein in Samochima. However, the wetlands are vulnerable, and fisheries CONTINUES PAGE 14 CONTINUES PAGE 14 Deadline Two great offers for you this season! extended! Give the gift of the Norwegian American Reserve a spot in the 2009 Christmas Issue for your personalized greeting Name: Weekly and we’ll give you a great deal! Message: for any new gift subscription Only $35 City/State/Phone: purchased now until Dec. 14, 2009 Sorry this offer is not valid on renewals. 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Fa s t e r Sk i e r Marit Bjørgen is back. At the World The Swedish women’s relay team of Cup opener in Beitostølen, the Norwegian Anna Olsson, Sara Lindborg, Anna Lindborg, veteran showed that she’s ready to compete and Charlotte Kalla turned an early 17 for Olympic medals by convincingly winning second deficit into a 16 second victory over the women’s 10km freestyle race. rival Norway. With a strong surge in the last half of Conditions were described as the race, Bjørgen put 30 seconds into Swede “midwinter” with new snow softening the icy Photo: Kristin Størmer Steira Official Web site Charlotte Kalla-her closest competition-and tracks that welcomed racers in yesterday’s Norway’s Kristin Størmer Steira. beat all but four others in the 90-woman field Photo: FasterSkier individual freestyle. The temperature was (SWE) who was third in yesterday’s 10km by more than a minute. Kalla’s teammate Anna Haag took the final spot on the Norway’s Marit Bjørgen shines at the World Cup just under freezing at -1 ˚C. freestyle, and Kristin Størmer Steira (NOR) Opener in Beitostølen, Norway. The top-5 teams plus one pulled brought the Scandinavian teams back into podium. 61st at the first time split, a quarter of the away in the first leg—Sweden, Norway, contention. Russia II remained in striking “I knew that I was in good shape, but way through the race, and gained another 11 , Russia, and a surprising distance, just under 30 seconds back. you never know what the other girls have places in the last 2.5 km between the second Kazakhstan were grouped 10 seconds up at The last leg set up as a fight between done,” Bjørgen said in the post-race press time split and the finish. the first exchange. That quickly changed the top two in yesterday’s race - Marit conference. “It’s good to be back.” Liz Stephen, eying a return to the top 30 when Finland’s Virpi Kuitunen put on a Bjørgen (NOR) and Kalla - plus the always Both Kalla and Bjørgen mentioned the after her strong performances at last year’s strong move, breaking away and it appeared dangerous Aino Kaisa Saarinen (FIN). But challenge posed by the icy, slippery course. World Championships, ended up tied for that the Finnish dominance of recent years Saarinen and Bjørgen could not hold the Fourth-place Kristin Størmer Steira took a 48th, just over two and a half minutes back would remain intact. pace and Kalla skied Sweden to the top of fall, according to Langrenn.com, which cost and 25 seconds from scoring World Cup By the end of the second leg, Finland the podium with the fastest skate leg of the her a chance for the top-three. points. Morgan Arritola, the third American held a 16 second lead on Russia II, who had day. Bjørgen, continuing to show strong Video and photos from Beitostølen women, finished 71st, another 40 seconds climbed back into contention. The rest of form, bested Saarinen, finishing second, showed a clear day with what looked to be behind Stephen and over three minutes the top teams remained within 25 seconds of 16.7 seconds back. hard-packed, near-bulletproof conditions, behind Bjørgen. the lead. Bjørgen mentioned that she struggled a and Bjørgen’s time was fast-less than 25 And in her return to the World Cup after Riita-Liisa Roponen kept Finland in bit on the climbs - that Kalla “floats” better in minutes for a 10km race. struggling with injuries last year, Canada’s first, but lost most of Kuitunen’s hard earned the soft conditions. Coach Egil Kristiansen American Kikkan Randall showed Chandra Crawford—who’s primarily a margin, and the battle for the victory was agreed, and was pleased overall with second that she has stepped up her distance racing, sprinter-finished in 86th, five and a half set with Norway and Sweden back within place, noting that Norway needed four strong finishing just over two minutes back, in minutes down. 4 seconds. Strong legs from Anna Haag legs for a victory. 21st. The Alaskan skied her way up from NOrthug does it ... with Belarus (9th). Devon Kershaw and SeaMates Consolidation Service, Inc. (…continued from page 1) Ivan Babikov kept the team with the leaders through the two classic legs. Alex Harvey Northug took the tag down 10 seconds Ocean Freight Consolidators for Household Goods, maintained position in 7th, before Graham on leaders Russia and Germany. 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Ronny Hafsås, the than the fastest, as compared to Koosí 2:42 biathlete who won Saturday’s 15km freestyle, down. lost contact with (RUS) e Scandinavian Hour Flora posted the 15th fastest time on the and Rene Sommerfeldt (GER) on third leg Celebrating over 40 years on the air anchor leg, moving the U.S. team up two before turning over to Northug. spots and outsprinting Florian Kostner of After the race, Northug commented, KKNW - 1150 AM . “I’m happy with my race today. It is always Newell posted on his Twitter feed that Saturdays 9:00 - 10:00 am good to take a home victory. On the last round while the result was not the best, it was a I just stayed behind and decided to take my Streaming live on the internet at: “fun relay,” and that the soft conditions made chance on the last uphill. There were a lot for a tough skate leg. www.1150kknw.com of Norwegians cheering and it helped me to “Andy had a really solid race and it push hard to overtake Chernousov.” showed a lot of athleticism,” said USST The Russian Team was pleased with Head Coach Pete Vordenberg. “Torin raced second and Legkov with his performance. solid and Lars finishing 15th in his leg was a “I had amazing skis on my winner skis! Seattle, Washington Norwegian Commercial Club good showing.” The finish for a team is not Always when I take them I am very good. a goal for us yet. We don’t have a team yet The entire team is happy with second place. where we can look for those results. Fisherman’s Night Unfortunately Ilia was not able to follow “Freeman’s goal of the day was to work Petter on the last uphill but anyway second on classic racing in a head to head mass start Thursday, Dec. 10 at 6 p.m. place is very good.” situation and I think he had a good race, King Neptune Award And while Norway was pleased to be on finishing sixth in the first leg,” Vordenberg the podium, the team recognizes they cannot Senator Ted Stevens of Alaska concluded. always depend on Northug to bail them out. Last year’s defending World Cup “Although we have Peter at the end, there is Hero Awards Champion, , had a strong race a limit on how far we can be back. I think Matt Chester, Jr posting the second fastest anchor leg, and it will be difficult if he is more than a half skiing the Swiss team up 7th, just 19 seconds Ken Edwards minute behind,” said coach Morten Aa back. Matt Chester Djupvik. “We can not gamble on Peter,” he The best leg of the day belonged to added. “Eventually, he gained an advantage, (SWE). Hellner took but in the future he will be beaten.” Sweden from 14th to 6th in the last 10km, Finland finished fourth, buoyed by Leif Erikson Hall 2245 NW 57th St. while posting the top skate leg of the day. For more information, call Ozzie at (206) 297-4254 ’s strong anchor. Heikkinen Other strong individuals included continues a strong start to the season - he was Alexsey Ivanov (BLR), Alexey Polaranin third in the individual on Saturday. He edged (KAZ), (ITA) and Odd- Norway’s Frode Andersen by 1.4 seconds. Bjørn Hjelmeset (NOR). supporting local Norwegian business since 1932 Canada finished 10th in a photo finish NORWEGIAN AMERICAN WEEKLY • WWW.NORWAY.COM • NOVEMBER 27, 2009 6 Op Ed Norwegian American WEEKLY Guest Editorial 7301 Fifth Avenue NE Suite A, Seattle, WA 98115 with Steinar Opstad toll free: 1 (800) 305-0217 local:(206) 784-4617 fax: (206) 448-2033 email: [email protected] What is happening in “my” USA? Publisher & Editor-In-Chief Jake Moe [email protected] In late October, I read an Oslo North Dakotans and Minnesotans are lucky enough things to worry about. Keeping WA Managing Editor Tiffanie Davis [email protected] newspaper that several hundred people to have some of the most talented physicians, your health care coverage should not be across the United States have expressed nurses and health care practitioners in state- one of them. Copy Editor & Subscriptions Manager Christy Olsen Field [email protected] their intentions to kill the President. What of-the-art hospitals, clinics and health care The United States has the Medicare (206) 441-3044 is going on in the world’s largest and most facilities. program for millions of older citizens; why Assistant Layout Editor prominent defender of democracy and free To me, names such as Mayo, Altru, and not make the same system available to all? Harry Svenkerud [email protected] speech? Why are some in America willing Unity signal quality. I have some personal When I visited Grand Forks recently, to kill a political leader whom they disagree experience with this issue. I heard people talk about a “socialistic” with but have chosen in an open, fair and But the way the United States pays for system and say they were afraid of the democratic election? this first-class care looks to me like a mess. government’s involvement in health Contributing Editors We thought these were stories we’d Americans spend more on health care per issues. This is not the system we have in Anita Alan Carmel, Calif. hear only from countries we do not want capita than any other country in the world— Norway. I have been in the operating room Eric Dregni Minneapolis, Minn. to be associated with. I understand that the about twice as much as Norway, Germany, five times in my life, two of those times Gary G. Erickson Sunburg, Minn. threats come from very small fraction of France and Great Britain, according to in Minneapolis. In all cases, the doctors Rasmus Falck Oslo, Norway Marit Fosse Geneva, the population. But still ... World Health Organization statistics from simply decided what to do and never asked Heidi Håvan Grosch Sparbu, Norway I can’t believe that the people I know 2008. And still, so many people are left the Norwegian government or involved any Victoria Hofmo Brooklyn, N.Y. Leslee Lane Hoyum Rockford, Minn. and admire in the Midwest are sending outside the system. bureaucrats in Oslo. Else Hvistendahl New York, N.Y. such messages to the White House. In my I don’t understand why a physician In the two cases in Minneapolis, my Solveig M. Lee Seattle, Wash. Nina Lichtenstein Hartford, Conn. understanding, the only way to disagree or a hospital in North Dakota gets a lower Norwegian health care system paid the bill, Inger-Torill Kirkeby Miami, Fla. about the result of an election is to vote reimbursement than hospitals in other parts and the hospital had no objections. Dagfinn Magnus New Orleans, La. different next time. This is how our of the United States. Why is the health The Norwegian system has a lot of Donald V. Mehus New York, N.Y. Berit T. Mesarick Williamsburg, Va. Norwegian constitution was formed in 1814, care system in the Midwest punished for room for improvement; but when you David Moe Juneau, Alaska very much built on what the Americans had its efficiency compared to its less-efficient need medical help, you get it without any Lisa Portelli Bradenten, Fla. Roman Scott Herre, Norway written years before. counterparts? questions about money or insurance. I have John Erik Stacy Seattle, Wash. I cannot think and have never heard And as I understand it, an uninsured never waited to be treated, and the quality Rolf Kristian Stang New York, N.Y. Kjell Olav Strømsli Trondheim, Norway that any Norwegians send life-threatening patient who visits a hospital with, say, a has been excellent and includes a year- Wendy K. Winkelman Mesa, Ariz. hate mails to His Majesty the King if they broken arm must pay more than another long systematic follow-up—all of this, in disagree with political priorities. patient who also has a broken arm, but what some people in the Midwest call a CORRECTIONS: Norwegian American Weekly strives So I ask again: what is happening in whose insurance company has negotiated socialistic system. to make its news report fair and accurate. If you have a question or comment about news coverage the United States, the country I admire so a reduced price with the hospital. To me, They should know that Norway never call (206) 784-4617. • Norwegian American Weekly much? this suggests that those who can afford it has been a socialistic society. Even when reserves the right to edit any and all submissions for The ongoing discussion on health care the least must pay the most. 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Additionally, Gross Domestic The report says the recovery is tepid Decorah-Posten og Ved Arnen, Minneapolis- Norway To see fast… (…continued from page 1) Product is slated to grow by 1.3 percent in because economic activity is being held Tidende, Minnesota Posten, Norrona and 2010 and 3.2 percent in 2011 and imports of back by households and businesses repairing Skandinaven of the industrial nations of the world, and goods and services is expected to grow by their finances and reducing their debts. With among the 27 most well-to-do member NORWEGIAN AMERICAN WEEKLY, INC. 4.3 percent in 1010 and 5.4 percent in 2011. a subdued recovery and substantial spare nations, Norway looks to completely recover The economic recovery that is beginning capacity, inflation is projected to continue to first, according to the report. to spread across OECD countries other than fall well into 2010. 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Jo h n Er i k St a c y outside the Fleischer hotel is the gondola that Seattle, Wash. levitates travelers to the alpine ski center (a truly amazing place to ski). This can also be What’s so special about Voss? Why a start point back country skiing or a walk would a small town in to the summit of Lønehorgi, the brooding be such an attraction for travelers and a gray mass of stone that is one of the most source of deep pride for locals? Perhaps the prominent peaks in Voss. combination of living culture, tradition and For those with family in Voss, there is location can begin to explain the phenomenon almost certainly a connection to a farm and that is Voss. From the people of Voss springs all the cultural content that this entails. The true enthusiasm for activities ranging from yearly rhythm of sheep farming includes the extreme-sport to experimental music. birth of lambs in the spring, setting the flock These cultural pursuits are an extension out to range free on the mountain, bringing of traditions that have long characterized salt-licks in the summer, herding together in the spirit of a region where challenges are the fall, shearing and slaughter. Each of these embraced and written into song. Culture and phases in the “dance of life” that marks the tradition are in turn anchored in a landscape passage of time for a vossing can be a special that is simultaneously daunting, awesome experience for relatives and guests of more ,and empowering. urbane habit. Voss sits in a nexus of valleys that The wonder of these experiences is connect passages from fjords with the obvious to those of entrepreneurial bent, and mountains to the east. Voss might be thought an industry in gardsturisme (agro-turism) has of as the “country cousin” of Bergen. Voss begun to surface. Entrance into a Voss farm is is intimately connected to Bergen through like opening a box of unexpected heirlooms. Photos courtesy of John Erik Stacy. its proximity, generations of inter-marriage, These include folk music, dance and art. similar dialectic inflection and thirst for Surprisingly many farmers are proficient a crossing on Highway 7 parallel to the train at Haukalifjell and more) or the Northern cultural expansion that is surely rooted in musicians and cultivate their interests in line through Hallingdal that then deviates route on E16 through Valdres and on to the the cosmopolitan aspirations of Bergen’s clubs and gatherings. Similarly, the useful south of the Hardangerjøkulen glacier fjord-town of Lærdal and then through an Hanseatic past. In many ways, Voss is a and decorative arts are practiced throughout with a stop at the dizzying Vørringsfossen impressive tunnel connecting to , meeting point between the most rustic aspects the population. The food of western Norway, waterfall in Mobødalen. The way continues Flåm, Gudvangen, Stalheim, and Voss of Norway’s rural population and its deepest in particular its milk products and smoked- on toward the ferry crossing between (segments of the “Norway in a nutshell” connections to European culture. From a meat (dravle, spekjøtt, smalehove) are also Brimnes and on the arm route). western-Norwegian’s perspective, Voss can an integral part of the experience. of and so through tunnel and The very act of getting to Voss is an also be thought of as a point of connection to The intertwined strands of culture, over switch-back ascent along Skjervefossen important aspect the experience and one that the east. In the days when Norway was still tradition and location can set the agenda for (the stretch of road that was the scene of the creates a bond between visitors and locals many small kingdoms, the aspiring Sverre travel to Voss. The “Norway in a nutshell” long-board event in the last Extreme-Sport as well as between modern Norwegian and imposed his will through an invasion via tour helps to shows how Voss is a cross- Week held in Voss). Other routes between ancient ancestors. So, in planning a trip to the perilous pass (Sverresgong) of Raundal road between inland and fjord locations Oslo and Voss include the southern route Norway, consider the many possibilities that valley. The engineers of the current train line and how lines of communication by boat on Highway 11 through Telemark and its Voss offers the first time visitor and initiate between Oslo and Bergen have followed and overland could be accomplished in the many possibilities (canal boat travel, skiing alike! parts of King Sverre’s route. challenging terrain that is Western Norway. Today the train travels safely between The “nutshell” tour is a detour from the main Oslo and Bergen several times a day. The Bergen-Oslo train line. Points on the route station in Voss is just outside the venerable include the mountain out-post of Myrdal, Land of the Fleischer Hotel with its classic slate-shingled the fjord towns of Flåm and Gudvangen, the gables (slate is one of the natural resources Midnight Son: iconic mountain view from Stalheim and MidnightNorwegian Christmas inSon: America and the quarries of Voss have covered most on to Voss. The Bergen-Oslo train line also Norwegian Christmas in America The gift that lasts a lifetime. of the roofs in the region). In April each year offers the interesting possibility of bicycle the hotel is booked to capacity (as is the Park Jewelry made with stones (not to mention back-country skiing in the from Scandinavia Hotel and virtually all other accommodations appropriate season) from the high-point of All pieces are in town) as Vossjazz blossoms onto the Finse (1,222 meters = 4,000 ft) along the numbered one of a kind. Made to your specifications. Work town. Musicians and music lovers converge gravel road that was used to construct the in sterling silver and 18ky gold. on Voss from Bergen, Oslo and the world train line (known as the Rallarvegen) to beyond to take part in nearly week-long Myrdal and eventually Mjøllfjell station and From Norway – thulite, vasskis, aquamarine, peridot, green expression of rhythmic and melodic forms the head of Raundal valley. 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NOVEMBER 20: Helle, Halvdan victory and laos folk/people. The name has Helle is presumably derived from been used in Norway since the 11th century. Helga, an Old Norse word associated with Abbreviations include: Nils, Nikolai, Niklas, Did you know? the adjective heilagr-hellig/holy. The name Klas, Claus and Nick. Klement which comes Ole and Random facts about Norway was once mostly used in Denmark, but is now from the Latin means mild and is an Old widely used in Norway. Norse form of Clemens, used in Norway Halvdan derives from the Old Norse since the 12th century. Lena As per Encyclopedia Halfdanr-halvt dansk/half Danish. Britannica, Norwegians NOVEMBER 24: Gudrun, Guro, NOVEMBER 21: Marianne, Mariann Gud read more than any other Marianne is a French dimunitive of Gud is a common first syllable in Old Ole and Lena were expecting population in the world. Marie. May come from the Greek Mariamne, Norse names and can mean both God/Gud and their first baby. As the time an alternative form of Mariam. Could also be god/good. Run means hemmelighet/seecret, a combination of Maria and Anne. Maria is hemmelig, kunnskap/secret knowledge, but it approached, Lena announced, a Greek version of the Hebrew Mirjam, the can also mean trofast venn/loyal friend. Guro name of Jesus’ mother. The name presumably is a Norwegian dialect version of Gudrun. “I think it’s time for the baby… means beautiful. Related versions include: but with the traffic this time of Answer key for Nov. 20 Mariann (more recent), Marian, Mary, Marie, NOVEMBER 25: Katarina, Katrine, Marion. day, I’m not sure we will get to THANKSGIVING WORD SEARCH Kari Karen, Karna, and Karin are Nordic the hospital in time.” NOVEMBER 22: Cecile, Silje, Sissel forms, Kate and Katy are English. Katinka Ole thought a minute and Cecilia is the original form, derived from and Katja are Russian. The origion is thought teh Latin Caecilia, the name of a prominent to be the Greek Aikatherine, of katharos. then said, “Well, maybe we had Roman family. The name has been in use in Norway since 1100. better take two cars. That way, NOVEMBER 26: Konrad, Kurt The name derives from the Old German one of us is sure to make it.” NOVEMBER 23: Klaus, Klement Kuoni-modig/brave and rat- råd, rådgiver/ Klaus is an abbreviated version of the advice, adviser. Kurt and Kort are contractions German name Nikolaus, which derives from of the name. the Greek Nikolaos. Nike means - seier/

NOVEMBER 27, 2009 • WWW.NORWAY.COM • NORWEGIAN AMERICAN WEEKLY Fa i t h a n d Re l i g i o n 11 In honor and memory of Do you have a loved one or friend who has recently passed? Send a brief memoriam to [email protected]. Just a minute Encouraging columns by the late Pastor Per W. Larsen, brought back to life Grace Gimre Schettler after being previously printed in the Norway Times. November 24, 1922 - November 14, 2009 Regular Days Grace Gimre Schettler passed away peacefully on Nov. 14 in Bellevue, Wash. Her relationship and faith in Jesus remained strong throughout her life. She wanted all to know “she has gone to be with the Lord after a brief illness.” Grace was born to Sven Anders and Kirsten Gimre on Nov. 24,1922 Regular days—what a blessing they and they will pass. in Astoria, Ore. She graduated from Astoria High School in are! How we should be grateful for the When discontentment is threatening 1940 and the University of Oregon in 1949 with a B.A. in days when things are going at a steady our peace of mind, let us then consider Sociology. She was a member of the Alpha Gamma Delta pace; when we can get up in the morning all the things for which we ought to be Sorority and the Sociology Honor Society, Alpha Kappa Delta. and go to our task without any unsuspected grateful. After graduation, she moved to San Diego where she met a events disturbing our peace of mind. There Yes, let us also reach out to those Navy pilot; they fell deeply in love and were married Aug. 13, are many tormented souls in this world who have been afflicted by tragedies and 1955 in Astoria. She had a rich life as a loving wife and a wonderful mother and grandmother who gladly would exchange their misery sorrow in life. Let them not be left alone in to her three children and nine grandchildren. Her loving and giving spirit touched all who with our regular days. their misery, but let us tell them we care— knew her. Grace’s childhood summers at Seaside, Ore., were a source of fond memories for There are certainly times when we we who are blessed with those wonderful her. She was proud of her Norwegian heritage and everyone loved her Norwegian pancakes feel that our lives have become a treadmill, regular days. (Psalm 23) and cookies. She also enjoyed many camping trips along the ocean with her family. Grace was when we feel a little blue and depressed. a long-time member of St. Thomas Church, where she served faithfully in many capacities, But those time are a part of the rhythm of including Directress of Altar Guild. Grace is survived by William, her husband of 54 years, life. Don’t take them too seriously, don’t her children James (Moira) Schettler, Susan (Tim) McMains, and Barbara (James) Moffat, allow yourself to be overcome by them, and her grandchildren: Joshua, Mark, Melissa and Daniel Schettler; Greg, David and Scott McMains; and Ethan and Deborah Moffat. She will be greatly missed by her close family, relatives and numerous friends. Signe Helene Olsen Signe Helene Olsen, died on Oct. 29. She is survived by these beloved family members who will miss her greatly and will pass on her amazing life story: her husband Frithjof kong olav v’s kirke Olsen, to whom she was married for 73 years, her daughter Sonja Olsen Bloom and her SjømannSkirken husband Peter Bloom, her grandchildren Linnea Olsen Bloom and Erik Bloom, his wife The Norwegian Church in New York Melissa Standen and her great-grandchildren Elio and Inez. Signe Helene was born on the island of Hidra, off the coast of Flekkefjord. She emigrated to America in 1930. She lived 317 east 52nd street (Betw. 1st & 2nd aves.) with Frithjof for over 60 years in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn and they moved to the Paul Spring new york, ny 10022 Retirement Home in Alexandria, Va. in 2003. 1-212-319-0370 • [email protected] Åpningstider: man - tors: 11-18, fre - søn: 12-17 Edna Geneva Halverson WWW.kjerka.com September 25, 1910 - November 16, 2009 gudstjenester: familiegudStjeneSte : 29. november gudstjeneste og søndagsskole: Hver søndag kl. 11 Edna and her twin sister Ethel were the med kirkekaffe i etterkant. Søndagsskole går parallelt med gudstjenestene. youngest of nine children born to Norwegian immigrant parents, Hans and Theoline Familiegudstjeneste: Hver første søndag i måneden holder vi Slotsve. Edna is predeceased in death by her familiegudstjeneste kl. 14. 00 og aktiviteter for barna fra kl. 13. 00. Etter gud- husband Kenneth and her son Lance. 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NORWEGIAN AMERICAN WEEKLY • WWW.NORWAY.COM • NOVEMBER 27, 2009 12 Ar t s a n d En t e r t a i n m e n t Book Review: “Ulvedal: Valley of the Wolves” A psychological thriller by Dr. Dan Chesnut

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What happens when you combine family “I was impressed by a lot of things tragedy, a new beginning in America, and a in Norway… Norwegians are sensitive, chance of happiness? Read the psychological good people,” says Chesnut. “I study thriller “Ulvedal: Valley of the Wolves” by people… an observer by nature.” Noting Dr. Dan Chesnut to find out. the influences of the dark winters and cold Photo: Solveig Lee “Ulvedal” is the story of Gudrun Sola, weather, Dr. Chesnut draws the connection Cecil Monson with daughters Mary Alice Kois on the left and Martha on the right with Martha’s the beautiful, linguistically-gifted protagonist between environmental factors and the high husband Vern Olsen holding Cecil’s great-granddaughter Aaliyah Kois-Jacob. with a natural inclination towards diplomacy. suicide rates in Norway, the makings for an Whidbey island ... their own home on the island, a place so Gudrun’s intelligence paved the way for her interesting plot. His 40+ years of experience (…continued from page 1) special where Cecil could relax and look admittance to the University of Oslo, and a in the emergency room and family practice at the view before him, watch ships sailing day than to attend such an event to taste the position in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. gave him plenty of experience to draw from by in that wonderful setting of Admiralty foods of Norway, listen to Nordic music, and, As she grows more successful in her career, his characters. In particular, his novel focuses Inlet. For 36 years, Cecil’s home has been on perhaps, do a little Christmas shopping? traumatic events from her childhood haunt on family suicide clustering, a growing Whidbey Island. Among those in attendance was Cecil her and follow her to New York. Caught phenomenon especially among women. On Whidbey, reflections of life in Monson. A third-generation Norwegian in between two worlds, Gudrun must make Chesnut wrote his story for many years, Wisconsin live on. The Monsons cherish the America, Cecil was enjoying the festivities a decision if she will allow happiness into working in his spare time between his family loveseat that once stood in the grandparents’ with his family. One soon realized that he her life, leading to a stunning and heart- medical practice, taking creative writing home. (No one is allowed to sit in it.) Memoirs understands the realities of the past and has wrenching climax. classes at the University of Oklahoma, from days of yore have been expressed in used his experiences as a means of growth. Chesnut himself is not Norwegian, but and other activities. One unique aspect of writings, “Do You Remember?” Cecil wrote In October, Cecil turned 100. his wife Gudbjørg is from a small town “Ulvedal” is the 75 illustrations by Chesnut— 115 columns for the South End Whidbey Heritage means much to Cecil. He near Haugesund, Norway. The Chesnuts he shows the reader different aspects of the Island senior newsletter. Topics, such as the told about his grandparents, immigrants met in Oklahoma, where Dr. Chesnut had characters as he imagines them to be, without following, bring back memories to many: from Norway. His grandmother, Christine a family medical practice, and they married using excessive words or description. “Saturday Night in a Small Town in the Systelien, emigrated to America when she in the 1980s. They returned to Norway to Full of symbolism and subtle plot twists, Country,” “Dance Music in the 1930’s,” and was age 15. Shortly, her mother died of restore Dybing, Gudbjørg’s childhood home. “Ulvedal: Valley of the Wolves” is a novel “Learning to Drive.” Cecil’s son John has the typhoid. Christine’s alternative was Dybing, a remote farm west of Heskestad in you won’t put down until you are finished. compiled these articles into a book. What to become a domestic. He described his western Norway, has been in Gudbjørg’s “I want this book to give the reader a lot greater gift could one give to his children? grandfather, Peter Brenum, as a “simple” family since 1650, and now a vacation rental to think about, and challenge their intellect… Cecil has also been blessed with a man. By that, he meant that his grandfather for those who seek rest in the natural beauty It’s a complex novel, and people miss a lot in talented son-in-law, Vern Olsen. Since the had no bad habits. He owned a 40-acre farm of Norway. Dybing also was the inspiration their first read,” says Chesnut. onset of the Nordic Fest, Vern has been an near Wiota, Wis. He did not court the woman for the setting of “Ulvedal.” To purchase your signed copy of integral part of Nordic Fest festivities and is he married. Peter simply offered himself as The couple lives at Dybing for three to “Ulvedal: Valley of the Wolves,” send a often heard performing as soloist, sometimes a husband. So, it was. The two married in five months a year, allowing Chesnut to fully $20 check to Restoration Publishing, 11912 accompanying himself on the accordion, 1879. immerse himself in Norwegian culture and Rosedale Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73162. singing a duet with his brother, Karl, or Cecil’s father, Martin, also farmed. It society. His careful character development Please contact for international shipping performing with the Randy Bradley Band or was on that farm that Cecil was born. He, shows a true understanding of the Norwegian rates. the Shifty Sailors, a world-renowned singing therefore, also learned to farm. Cecil, psyche. group. What more touching way could Vern however, attended the University of end the performance on Saturday than to sing Book Review: Wisconsin in Madison where he received “Nid Elven” with the Randy Bradley Band. a degree in accounting. He became chief The applause was tremendous. accountant for Wisconsin Electric Power in Vendors were in attendance from many “The Boys from Milwaukee, Wis. Upon retirement, he and his areas in the Pacific Northwest. Musical wife, Alyce, made the trip west to Whidbey groups to perform included Tre Norske, Talia Vangen: Island where their daughter and son-in- Marcus, Yours Truly, NW Nordic Ladies law, Martha and Vern Olsen, had bought a Chorus, Vern Olsen, Young Skandia Dancers, log house built by a Finn near Greenbank. and the lively Randy Bradley Band. Vangsgutane” Cecil’s plan was to help his son-in-law work For all, Nordic Fest on Whidbey was a on the home just for the summer. wonderful day! A bilingual children’s Whidbey Island! Why, it was a beautiful place! What could they do? They bought classic (1895-1983), became the Vangen boys’ starting point for the bilingual 2009 book. Sp ec i a l Re l e a s e mother, Sigrid. The Norwegian text is written in bokmål, Vangsgutane has been published as a while most of the dialogue is in nynorsk. The pre-Christmas magazine every year since contents of the 1973 book are from the 1941- In 1939, Leif Halse was inspired by 1941, with the exception of three years. It 1942 magazines. The 2009 bilingual book is Hans Aarnes, an editor and champion of the was not published in the years 1944, 1946 an expanded version of the 1973 book. nynorsk, to create a cartoon series to be set and 1963. In 1953 and 1983 there were This book is a charming piece of on a farmstead, where kind and easy-going two editions, both a summer and a winter Norwegian history, the perfect keepsake boys helped keep their home place in order. magazine. The series had many artists but to pull out and read to children during the The series was designed to set an example it was Jens R. Nilssen (1880-1964) who holiday season. The 2009 version was just for Norwegian children. Because Halse had illustrated the series from 1941 until 1957, published by Astri My Astri Publishing. experience with that type of work, it was and the 1962 edition. It is hardcover with 176 pages, all in full Kåre, having to take over his role. The almost an autobiography for him. Right Halse’s book edition of Vangsgutane color. Written by Leif Halse. Illustrated neighbor, Strong-Ola Bakken, gives Sigrid after the war, Vangsgutane (literally, Vangen from 1973, published by Fonna Forlag, Oslo, by Jens R. Nilssen. Bilingual English and her boys a hand when needed. Near the Boys) was used as curriculum material in Norway, was originally distributed in two and Norwegian, translated into English farm lies Skjorhagen, where Martin and his Norwegian schools, as the series had easy- versions, one in nynorsk and one in bokmål. by Alexander Knud Huntrods. ISBN-13: son, Larris, live. They cause many problems to-read text with pictures. Only one letter on the cover distinguished the 9780976054153. This book is available for for the Vangen boys. Leif Halse used his own The plot of the series involves Sigrid two books: “N” for nynorsk, “B” for bokmål. purchase online at www.astrimyastri.com or sons’ names in Vangsgutane: Kåre (1922- losing her husband in a work accident and It was the bokmål 1973 book that was the by calling (563) 568-6229. the sons of the Vangen farm, Steinar and 1993) and Steinar (1931-); his wife, Sigrun NOVEMBER 27, 2009 • WWW.NORWAY.COM • NORWEGIAN AMERICAN WEEKLY In Yo u r Ne i g h b o r h o o d 13 Petter Nore, Director of Norway’s Oil Book Your Christmas Trip To Norway Today! for Development program in Houston For The Best Rate, Book Your Airfare Early! • Highly competitive prices Ro y a l No r w e g i a n Em b a s s y • Personal, professional service • Cruise and train arrangements Petter Nore, the Director of the • Tailor-made travel plans to Norway Government of Norway’s Oil for • Experienced, multi-lingual travel consultants Development Program, visited Houston, Texas on Nov. 16, where he gave a lecture 7906 Fifth Ave., Brooklyn, New York 11209 • [email protected] at University of Houston Law Center and Tel: (718) 748-7400 • Toll free: (800) 822-5838 • Fax: (718) 238-3604 spoke at a reception in the Royal Norwegian Consulate General with representatives from Photo: Bjørn Tormod Akselsen academia and the petroleum sector. 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We may point out Oslo Tommasini has this to say: “The remarkable as one place! Mr. Tommasini confides that Norwegian pianist Leif Ove Andsnes is a he is glad to have attended the concert in self-effacing, substantive and completely New York. But he is looking forward even Preserving a heritage. Connecting us all. unflashy artist. Mr. Andsnes met the South more to enjoying Mr. Andsnes’s recording of 523 W. Water St., Decorah, Iowa • 563-382-9681 • vesterheim.org African video artist Robin Rhode through Jane Mussorgsky’s works without visuals. NORWEGIAN AMERICAN WEEKLY • WWW.NORWAY.COM • NOVEMBER 27, 2009 14 No r w e g i a n He r i t a g e

The Norwegian American Chamber of Commerce Greater Seattle Chapter invites you to our A leader will be missed Annual Christmas Julebord Proud Norwegian Seattle Golf Club, 210 NW 145th St., Seattle Svein Gilje passes Friday, December 4, 2009 11:30 a.m. - Champagne Reception, 12:00 Noon - Traditional Luncheon away Nov. 13 Live Entertainment, NACC Award Presentation Co m p i l a t i o n Menu: Orange & Spiced Cranberry Salad, Crown Roast of Pork Norwegian American Weekly Staff Rice Cream Dessert, Coffee and Tea LINJE Aquavit, Beer, Wine Svein Gilje, born 1934 in Stavanger, Reservations required! RSVP by December 1st, 2009 emigrated to the United States in 1954 COST: $80 per person (members & spouses); $90/non-members; $40 students and volunteered for the U.S Military You may reserve a table for 8, 9 or 10 people. Draft and served two years overseas for Send check or credit card information to: the Army. Following his service in the NACC 7301 Fifth Ave. NE, Suite A, Seattle, WA 98115 military, Svein enrolled at the University of Washington where he earned his Bachelor for reservations call 206.441.9282 or of communications in 1959 and a Masters email: [email protected] degree in public administration in 1970. Photo courtesy of Shelby Gilje. Beginning as a reporter for the Bremerton Sun, he subsequently worked for the Seattle Svein and his legacy,” reported Eric Nelson, Times where he became an award-winning the museum’s executive director. We now offer distinctive Norwegian artifacts! reporter. His “beat” was anything from the “He was certainly one of the leaders economy, to business, architecture, military in the local Norwegian community,” adds affairs and real estate. Thomas Stang, retired Norwegian Consul His wife, Shelby states, “I always found The Oseberg Tapestry of AD 834 reproduced by University of Oslo & Viking Ship Museum for Washington and Idaho. it quite amazing that Svein could earn his technology (sold at the Museum). Fine pewter pieces from distinguished Norwegian metalsmiths, Svein Gilje died Nov. 13. He had been including the whimsical Viking Ship bowl. Norwegian Viking King Figurines, historically accurate, living as a journalist in English, which was ill for six to seven years with a neurological artistically designed, & hand painted. Plus many more Nordic artifacts. not his native language – in fact, he spoke disorder called cortical basal ganglionic Discover the magnificent artistic culture of The Vikings! French, German, Danish, Swedish, and of degeneration (CBGD) or Parkinson’s Plus. course Norwegian and he could read novels Visit us at www.vikingtrader.net “I am relieved that his suffering is over in those languages!” but we will surely miss him greatly. Sadly Call toll-free 1.800.842.1676 or email [email protected] Upon his retirement from the Times in his brother, Ivar, arrived from Norway the 1989, he headed a consulting firm focused Sons of Norway Building, B-20 afternoon of his death and wasn’t able to see on business interests in both Norway and the 1455 W. Lake Street him—but having him here will comfort all Norway Art United States. Minneapolis, MN 55408 of us,” his wife Shelby commented. (612) 339-7829 In 1975, he escorted King Olav V through Svein had resided in a small adult and exhibition on Norwegian immigration at www.norwayartonline.com • email: [email protected] family home for the past 4 years. On Sunday, Seattle’s Museum of History and Industry. By appointment please Nov. 1, he suffered seizures and was moved The visiting royal was impressed with the to a hospital, then to a nursing facility. exhibit, but dismayed that there was no A memorial celebration will be held permanent home for it. Dec. 14 at 12:30 p.m. at the Nordic Heritage Mr. Gilje considered that conversation The Viking Game™ Museum, of which Svein was the founding more of a royal commission. He and others president. KUBB- of Nordic heritage in the Northwest set to In lieu of flowers the family requests (Pronouned KOOB) work to create their own museum, which donations to the Nordic Heritage Museum in opened in 1980. Svein’s name. “So much of the heart of the Nordic Heritage Museum can be traced back to The Coolest Lawn, Beach, World’s largest... visited Xakanaxa in the Moremi Game Party, Tailgate Game Ever! (…continued from page 3) Reserve to see how water resources are managed. The projects are part of a larger TEST YOUR ACCURACY AND SKILL. 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NOVEMBER 27, 2009 • WWW.NORWAY.COM • NORWEGIAN AMERICAN WEEKLY Ed uc a t i o n 15 Two Norwegian researchers win Events on Norway.com top EU grants Kenneth Hugdahl and For more information on these and other events visit us at: Christopher Henshilwood have www.norway.com/calendar.asp each been awarded the highly- Does your organization have an event coming up? Would you like to have it added to our events calendar? competitive Advanced Grant Send an email to Christy at [email protected] or give us a call at 1(800) 305-0217. from the European Research Council (ERC). It marks the first Arizona p.m. $25 ($15 ASF members). The Scan- time Norwegian researchers Nordic Fair dinavian Chamber Orchestra of New York December 5 returns to Scandinavia House for its an- in the humanities and social Professor Christopher Tucson, Ariz. nual holiday concert. Led by its founders sciences/psychology have Henshilwood The event will take place at Streams of Per Tengstrand and Magnus Martensson, received this prestigious grant the Desert Lutheran Church, and is co- SCO will perform classical works along with traditional Scandinavian Christmas sponsored by the Norse Federation, Sons The Re s e a r ch Co u n c i l o f No r w a y of Norway, VASA, the Finnish Club, Dan- music. ish Club, and individual vendors. Join us for delicious Nordic foods, baked goods, Ohio Professor Henshilwood will receive and crafts. Folk dancers and and musi- Norsemen Annual Christmas Party roughly NOK 20 million over five years from cians will entertain throughout the day. December 5 the EU to investigate the relationship between For more information, contact Solveig at Rocky River, Ohio climate change and human behavior. [email protected]. Julefest will be held from 4:30 to 9 p.m. on Professor Hugdahl has been awarded at the Community Room at Don Umerley the same amount to conduct research on California Center. Scandinavian items for sale, chil- schizophrenic patients who hear voices. Christmas Luncheon dren’s craft table, music, singing around Both researchers work at the University of Professor Kenneth December 8 the tree, visit from Julenisse, and buffet Bergen. Hugdahl San Pedro, Calif. dinner. Reservations are needed by Nov. experience this phenomenon as well,” says A service of all Norwegian Christmas 27. Contact information: (440) 356-6533 Studying climate’s effect on behavior Professor Kenneth Hugdahl of the University food at the Norwegian Seamen’s Church. or (440) 821-8891. Reservations due by In the TRACSYMBOLS project, of Bergen’s Department of Biological and $25 per person. RSVP by Dec. 5 at (310) Nov. 27. Professor Henshilwood and his research Medical Psychology. 832-6800 partners will study how environmental WASHINGTON changes affected the primary behavioral In the research project VOICE, Professor Hugdahl will study the brains of IDAHO NACC Annual Christmas Julebord traits of Homo sapiens and Neanderthals in southern parts of Africa and Europe. schizophrenics and healthy people who hear 12th Annual Grondal Lodge Bazaar December 4 “Our approach will set a new standard voices, with the help of functional magnetic and Lunch Seattle, Wash. for understanding the behavioral evolution resonance imaging (FMRI), among other December 5 Begins at 11:30 a.m. with a champagne of our ancestors within an environmental tools. MRI machines use magnetic and Boise, Idaho reception, and the traditional luncheon be- and ecological framework,” states Professor radio-frequency pulses to form images of the Featuring Scandinavian vendors, Baked gins at noon at the Seattle Golf Club. Res- Henshilwood. brain’s functions. goods (lots of lefse), woodcarvings, rose- ervations are required for this event. For “In the grant proposal I focused heavily on malings, and decorations. Live music: more information, contact Inge at naccse- Seeking the origins of auditory how schizophrenics’ auditory hallucinations Scandinavian Triplets, Family dancers to [email protected] or (206) 441-9298. hallucinations occur in the brain. It would be a tremendous perform! Lunch Served. For more infor- “Hearing voices is one of the most breakthrough to locate the mechanisms in mation, contact Lorna Niehay at (208) Norwegian Laides Chorus Holiday common symptoms of schizophrenia, but it the brain that cause schizophrenics to hear 321-0731 or [email protected]. Concert and Dessert Reception voices,” says Professor Hugdahl. December 6 is not unusual for normal, healthy people to IOWA Seattle, Wash. Norwegian Christmas Weekend Join the Norwegian Ladies Chorus of Se- December 5-6 attle for their annual holiday concert, and New energy program at BI Decorah, Iowa enjoy Scandinavian cookies and desserts BI Norwegian School of Management capitalizes on its Experience the living traditions of a Nor- following the performance! The event will success with the Executive Master in Energy Management wegian Christmas at Vesterheim Norwe- take place at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran gian-American Museum from 10:00 a.m. Church at 3 p.m. with the launch of a new Executive MBA program in Energy to 4:00 p.m. each day. A lively event that Management (EMBA) to commence in January 2010 appeals to all ages, the Norwegian Christ- WASHINGTON, D.C. mas Weekend features folk-art demonstra- Tree Lighting Sp ec i a l Re l e a s e management is offered in addition to the tions, live music, a book signing, Scandi- December 3 existing Executive Master program in navian food, and many holiday traditions, Union Station, Washington, D.C. “The Executive MBA program is a Energy Management. While the Executive both old and new. Museum admission is Ambassador Wegger Chr. Strømmen flips cooperation with Nanyang Business School Master program covers all aspects of energy, free. the switch to light the 32-foot-tall Christ- in Singapore and IFP School in Paris. We from oil, electricity and nuclear to renewable mas tree. A representative from Mayor educate executives to understand a global energy. This program has just a taste of New York Fenty’s Office will accept the tree on be- industry and the dynamics in Asia are very three general mangement courses (10%). 40th annual Lucia Pageant and half of the people of Washington, D.C. relevant in that connection. No matter if you The EMBA, however, is a generalist degree Christmas Dinner Dance Admission: free. For more information are a professional or an executive, if you do with a flavor of energy courses. The general December 12 call (202) 333-6000 or visit www.norway. business in Asia or not, you will be affected management courses account for about 2/3 Brooklyn, N.Y. org. by developments there,” says Glenn Ruud, of the total. The Swedish Folkdancers of New York’s Director of Studies, MBA Programs, BI “The market has responded very 40th annual Lucia Pageant and Christmas VIRGINIA Norwegian School of Management. positively to the Executive Master degree in Dinner Dance will be held from 7-11p.m. Norwegian-American Holiday Energy Management. The 35 students in this at the Danish Athletic Club (DAC). Swed- Bazaar Make a difference year’s class represent 16 countries, including ish and American Dance music will be December 4-5 BI Norwegian School of Management a number of African countries, Russia, the provided by “Smörgåsbandet” with Jeanne Fairfax, Va. is not located at the center of the world and U.S., Latin America and Europe. The seats and Wayne and there will be a Folkdance Norwegian-American organizations host is a relatively small player internationally. of the program were already filled in June exhibition. Call (718) 748-7844 for reser- a shopping extravaganza featuring tradi- The school therefore needs to focus on and as a result we have a waiting list. The vations. Price $30.00 per person (dinner, tional crafts from Norway, including hand international activities and areas where they interest was so overwhelming that we have tax & gratuities). made items, jewelery, calendars, trolls, can really make a difference. already started the admission process for the dolls, holiday ornaments, pewter items, “This is why BI Norwegian School autumn of 2010 intake,” says Glenn Ruud. Annual Holiday Concert with the sweaters, and food. At the Elks Club of of Management focuses on areas such He hopes for a similar success Scandinavian Chamber Orchestra Fairfax. For more information call (202) as shipping and energy, which are areas regarding the Executive MBA in Energy December 13 333-6000. Norway is renowned for in the rest of the Management. New York, N.Y. world,” Ruud continues. 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