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What’s inside? News 3 It’s russ season Historic hockey win Business 4 Red- and blue- Norway defeats Opinion 6-7 Sweden 5 – 4 in 17th of May Section 8-18 overall-clad Obituaries & Religion 19 graduating high Hockey World Arts & Style 20 school students Championships In Your Neighborhood 21 celebrate all over 17th of May Calendar 22 St a f f Co m p i l a t i o n Norway Norwegian American Weekly Gratulerer med dagen! On April 30, the Norwegian Ni n a Be r g l u n d Views and News from Norway national hockey team made a stun- ning 5 – 4 victory over Sweden during the Group C rounds at the They’re back. Red- and blue- International Ice Hockey Federa- overall-clad graduating high school tion (IIHF) World Championship students known as “russ” have tak- in Slovakia. en to the streets of most Norwegian $1 = NOK 5.2252 The victory was Norway’s cities and towns, intent on partying updated 5/2/2011 first over their Nordic neighbors with abandon and causing a certain In comparison since 1962. amount of trouble along the way. 4/2/2011 5.4894 Martin Roymark scored for New security concerns seem, how- Photo: Nils Bjåland/VG 11/2/2010 5.8413 Norway in the first period before ever, to be taken seriously. Man of the match was Lars Haugen, 5/2/2010 5.9058 Morten Ask and Marius Holtet who saved 42 of the Swede’s 46 at- CONTINUES PAGE 6 Photo: hundesonen.no CONTINUES PAGE 21 tempts. Fewer guests. More personal attention. A sense of spaciousness and elegance throughout. Welcome to the pleasures of cruising with Holland America Line. The mid-sized ships of Holland America Line are purposefully designed to strike a balance; large enough to offer a full range of amenities and options, yet small enough to preserve a sophisticated ambiance.

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HAL_Norwegian.indd 1 4/27/11 2:40 PM Norwegian american weekly Online: blog.norway.com/category/news May 6, 2011 • 3 News Parliamentarians Will Stella “Haba Haba” to the top? This week on Norway.com Norway elected to UN Commission on doubt own power Stella Mwangi Population and Development represents Norway Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas New polls show low level Gahr Støre commented, “The Norwegian of confidence in Storting in Eurovision Song Government has taken a particular responsi- bility, both politically and financially, in the Contest 2011 efforts to achieve Millennium Development St a f f Co m p i l a t i o n Goals 4 and 5 on reducing child and mater- Views and News from Norway Eu r o v i s i o n nal mortality and improving access to repro- ductive health services. We therefore look Second to perform in the first semi-final forward to playing an active role in the U.N. Only 10 percent of Norwegian parlia- of the 2011 Eurovision Song Contest is Nor- Commission on Population and Develop- mentarians believe that parliament is the way’s very own Stella Mwangi, who will try ment.” The voting took place in the United most important political institution in the and capture the hearts of the viewers with her Nations Economic and Social Council, with country, the lowest number ever recorded by inspiring and feel-good party song, “Haba three countries – Norway, Spain and Malta researchers. Haba.” – competing for two places. Spain and Nor- The latest study, carried out in April, The Norwegian final was held on Feb. way both won seats on the Commission. shows that 70 percent of parliamentary rep- 12 at the Oslo Spektrum arena. Here, eight (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) resentatives believe that government is the acts battled it out for the top spot but only place where policy is made and decided on. Photo: Charlotte Jensen Many prefer kindergarten one song could win. Stella managed to Stella Mwangi met with fans and the press at the In last year’s poll, 19 percent felt that parlia- achieve a combined jury and televote score press conference shortly after her first Eurovision Many parents preferred kindergarten as the ment was the most important area, while 59 of 280,271! This was a huge amount and left rehearsal in Düsseldorf, Germany. main child-care provider in the daytime. On percent chose government. no doubt as to who had taken home victory the other hand, only a few parents chose Opposition parties were quick to blame relatives or a nanny. 79 percent of children that night. the charts. the government for parliamentarian’s lack of aged 1 – 2 and as much as 96 percent of chil- With comments like “It is a master- Born in 1986 in Nairobi, Kenya Stella confidence. Per Sandberg, the deputy leader piece!” and “This song makes me smile and dren aged 3 – 5 attended kindergarten. 90 identifies herself as a Norwegian-Kenyan percent of all children between 1 and 5 years of the conservative Progress Party, told news dance!” made by the fans, it seems like peo- artist. She moved to Norway when she just a participate in kindergarten, while 11 percent agency NTB that “the total absence of oppor- ple enjoy “Haba Haba.” In addition, her song small child and was brought up in Eidsvoll, are mainly supervised by the mother, father tunities for parliament to have any influence was a huge hit at home in Norway, outdoing or others in the household. CONTINUES PAGE 18 the likes of Lady GaGa and Bruno Mars in CONTINUES PAGE 18 (Statistics Norway) Norway welcomes NTNU professor wins Fridtjof Nansen To the promised land Award bin Laden death The Fridtjof Nansen Award for outstanding Anne Elisebeth Skogen research in science and medicine in 2011 has Støre: “A pleasing been given to NTNU Professor Odd Mag- tells the story of the first breakthrough in the fight nus Faltinsen, of the Department of Marine Norwegian emigrants Technology, for his work in marine hydrody- against terror” namics. Faltinsen is an expert on the hydro- in her performance dynamics of high-speed vessels and sloshing dynamics and has published three scholarly “Through Hell Gate to St a f f Co m p i l a t i o n Views and News from Norway texts on these subjects. The Fridtjof Nansen the Promised Land” Award is given annually to two research- ers in Norway who have provided scientific Norwegian foreign minister Jonas Gahr contributions of international significance at No r w a y .o r g Støre has hailed the death of al-Qaida lead- the very highest level. er Osama bin Laden as “a pleasing break- (Norwegian University of Science and Technology) through in the fight against terror,” while “Through Hell Gate to The Promised Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg warned that SAS wins award for EuroBonus loyalty Land” is a storytelling performance by Anne Photo: norwayheritage.com “the fight against terrorism is not over.” program Elisebeth Skogen about the first Norwegian The sloop Restauration, which brought the first Speaking to news agency NTB, Støre Scandinavian Airlines’ frequent flyer pro- group of emigrants, who arrived in New Norwegian emigrants to the U.S. in 1825, as de- said, “I praise the American action that led to gram EuroBonus was named winner in the York Oct. 9, 1825. Skogen will perform at picted on a postcard. the deadly attack against Osama bin Laden,” category Best Airline Redemption Ability the Norwegian Seamen’s Church in New for Europe/Africa at the Frequent Traveler who had “finally been held responsible” af- York on Wednesday May 11 at 7 p.m. and Award Gala in New York. The gala was held in the fjords around Stavanger for tourists ter masterminding “one of the worst terror Mindekirken Norwegian Lutheran Memorial in conjunction with the Frequent Traveler and maybe also – in time – cross the Atlantic incidents of our time.” Støre went on to say Church in Minneapolis, Minn., on May 17. and Loyalty Conference. “We feel it really to America. Skogen also has made a school that “his death will weaken the terror net- Skogen is a Norwegian storyteller who highlights our efforts to make it easier for version of the story and toured schools in work al-Qaida.” lives close to the city of Stavanger. She our EuroBonus members to access and re- southwestern Norway. Prime Minister Stoltenberg nonetheless has written a manuscript for the guides on- deem their points,” says Per Møller Jensen, She will perform her English program warned of the continued problems of terror- board on the new constructed replica of the Vice President – Brand, Marketing and Eu- in the U.S. in New York and Minnesota this ism, speaking of “a common responsibil- emigration ship Restauration. The boat was roBonus, SAS. (Scandinavian Airlines) christened last summer and will be sailing CONTINUES PAGE 18 CONTINUES PAGE 18

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Norwegian American Weekly An opinion column about current issues in Norway Published since May 17, 1889 Join the conversation! 7301 Fifth Avenue NE Suite A, Seattle, WA 98115 Toll-free: (800) 305-0217 • Local:(206) 784-4617 On the EDGE fax: (206) 448-2033 • email: [email protected] Not an ordinary day By Kim Nesselquist, CEO and Executive Director of the Norwegian American Foundation Publisher Norwegian American Foundation [email protected] On May 17th, Norway and Norwe- Here in North America, we also cel- tution is based on the principles of the U.S. CEO and Executive Director, NAF Kim Nesselquist [email protected] gians around the world will celebrate ebrate – from Alaska to Florida. In this is- Constitution, and the U.S. and Norwegian Norway’s constitution from 1814. 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Those present Rasmus Falck oslo, Norway with military parades. Norway celebrates will never forget the very moved and emo- Marit Fosse Geneva, Switzerland Drew Gardner seattle, Wash. with children’s parades all over the coun- tional Royal Family at the unveiling of the Shelby Gilje seattle, Wash. try. The most spectacular parade takes sculpture of HRH Crown Princess Martha Line Grundstad Hanke seattle, Wash. Heidi Håvan Grosch Sparbu, Norway place in Oslo, with more than 120 march- outside the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Victoria Hofmo Brooklyn, N.Y. ing school bands and tens of thousands of Washington, D.C. It was a gift from the Leslee Lane Hoyum Rockford, Minn. children waving their flags in front of the Norwegian-American community to Nor- Else Hvistendahl New York, N.Y. Inger-Torill Kirkeby Miami, Fla. Royal Palace to greet the Royal Family. way and its royal family, organized by the Thor A. Larsen Fishkill, N.Y. 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If you Police in the Oslo suburb of Asker og decorate their bus with ultraviolet painting, have a question or comment about news coverage call (206) 784-4617. • Norwegian American Weekly As this year’s spring russ season churns Bærum have visited every high school (vi- “because we wanted to be different,” one of reserves the right to edit any and all submissions for into full swing, young female russ (roughly deregåendeskole) in the area this spring, the boys told Aftenposten. style, grammar, accuracy and/or space, and the right talking to the graduating russ and warning As always, debate has gone on in recent not to print submissions deemed libelous, in poor pronounced “roose”) are taking some pre- taste, or not suited for publication in this newspaper. cautions. The graduation celebrations start- them to look after each other, especially weeks over whether the annual russ cel- • The opinions expressed by opinion writers and ing this week follow a recent wave of rapes when the drinking gets intense. The police ebrations should be moved from the period letter writers are not necessarily those of Norwegian also are stressing that “laws and regulations between Easter and exams, until after final American Weekly, and our publication of those views is in Oslo, and that’s behind some new “rules” not an endorsement of them. Comments, suggestions for at at least one group of girls interviewed also apply to them,” and that they must clean exams are over. 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Photo: Wikimedia Commons The national assembly at Eidsvoll passed the Norwegian Constitution in 1814. The iconic painting “Riksforsamlingen på Eidsvoll” was done by painter Oscar Wergeland.

St a f f Co m p i l a t i o n Norway’s journey to its constitution be- formed them of his intent to resist Swedish country, thus choosing delegates to a consti- Norwegian American Weekly gan at the time of Napoleon’s defeat at the hegemony and claim the Norwegian crown tutional assembly. Battle of Leipzig in 1813, when Norway was as his inheritance. But at the emotional ses- Arriving in Christiania (now Oslo) on under the rule of Denmark. Denmark lost sion in Eidsvoll on Feb. 16, 1814, his advi- Feb. 19, Christian Frederik proclaimed him- Every year on May 17, Norwegians its fleet due to its connections with France, sors convinced him that Norway’s claim to self regent of Norway. All congregations across the world celebrate Norwegian Con- and under the Treaty of Kiel in 1814, King independence should rather be based on the met to swear loyalty to the cause of Norwe- stitution Day. Many people believe the day Frederick VI of Denmark was forced to cede principle of self-determination, and that he gian independence and to elect delegates to honors Norwegian independence, but the Norway to Sweden to prevent an occupation should act as a regent for the time being. The a constitutional assembly to commence at day actually commemorates the Norwegian of Jutland. The Crown Prince of Denmark, council also advised the regent to hold elec- Eidsvoll on April 10. Christian Frederik sent Constitution, which is the oldest single-doc- Christian Fredrik, was less than pleased with tions and oaths of independence all over the ument national constitution in Europe in use CONTINUES PAGE 15 the arrangement as the viceroy of Norway, today. Known as syttende mai (17th of May), and he began a Norwegian independence or Grunnlovsdagen (Constitution Day), or movement in January 1814. Nasjonaldagen (the national day), the his- The crown prince invited prominent tory of the constitution illustrates Norway’s Norwegians to a meeting to be held at his Gratulererscandinavian east med Coast Museum daGen! commitment to freedom, equality and demo- friend Carsten Anker’s estate in Eidsvoll, cratic principles. Norway, to discuss the situation. He in-

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Photos: Tine.no, Husfliden.no and Nancy Bundt/www.visitnorway.com Left: A festive 17th of May cake. Center: Traditional national costumes, called bunads (the designs shown above are from Hardanger), are worn for 17th of May festivities. Right: The barnetog (children’s pa- rade) is an essential component of the Syttende Mai festivities in Norway.

Li n e Gr u n d s t a d Ha n k e our local neighborhood, local small parades in decoration with flags, fresh flowers, good made of strawberries and blueberries to get Line Grundstad Hanke Interior Design were held. At Stabekk, we had something food and always a 17 mai kake (17th of May the red and blue along with the white cream we call blomster toget (the flower parade), cake) of some sort. In recent years, the cake to resemble the flag. The key is to keep the which was not to be missed. The local soc- has taken on a very decorative look and is Syttende mai, or 17th of May, is a day CONTINUES PAGE 18 cer and bandy team walk with the children we all look forward to – children and adults and local businesses – resembling more like alike. I have only good memories from that a folketog, something we see in Bergen and day. here in the U.S. At the very end of the day we The day always stared with my mum end up with a family gathering. ironing the bunad skjorte (shirts), flags and As I grew older, the thing to do was her fine linen table cloth. We would gather to have breakfast with friends and this was outside to raise the flag and decorate with always with something bubbly and good to birch branches in our mailbox and on the eat. Breakfast is a very popular thing to do Hipp, hipp, hurrah for fences, and soon rush to school to see the in Norway on 17th of May, since the day is flag be raised on campus while we listen to so long and full of activities for every family the school principal give a speech. Later we member. A dinner or a gathering in the eve- Syttende Mai! would sing the national anthem and line up from ning is also a tradition but since 17th of May for our 17th of May tog (parade). Daughters of Norway often falls on a weekday the evening may be The 17 of May tog went from school too much or many families with kids, and to our final destination at Strand, where we Uniting a sisterhood of women who wish to they prefer breakfast or a lunch gathering. had all sorts of games and entertainment. preserve Norwegian heritage. The one thing all parties and gather- The day ended with more fun and games in ings have in common is that we take pride www.daughtersofnorway.org

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Celebrate Syttende Mai with us Høyt sverger Norges mann Loudly swear men of Norway and share traditions all year long. hver i sitt kall, sin stand, each in his calling, his station, troskap sin drott. loyalty to the sovereign. Trofast i liv og død, Loyal in life and death, tapper i krig og nød, courageous in war and need, alltid vårt Norge lød always our Norway obeyed Gud og sin drott. God and its sovereign. Norwegian-American Museum 523 W. Water St., Decorah, Iowa 563-382-9681 • vesterheim.org Gratulerer med dagen! Preserving a heritage. Connecting us all. Happy 17th of May! norwegian american weekly M may 6, 2011 • 13 17th of may issue Dress for the occasion A bit of bunad banter for 17th of May

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My Norwegian choir is going to the U.S. the end of July and all the women are go- ing to wear bunads. At NOK 30,000 (USD $5,500) and up, making an impulse decision to buy one wasn’t smart, but fortunately they sell cheaper versions from no particular area called folkedrakt (festive dress) at places like Spar Kjøp, Norway’s equivalent of Kmart, Walmart or Target. Quality is not the only determining fac- tor in distinguishing between the two, how- ever, as festive dress can also be very well made. Clothing mirroring that used by farm- ers in pre-industrial Norway is called a folk costume/festive dress (folkedrakt). A bunad is a reconstructed design based on tradi- tional designs and clothing samples from a particular area; they first began to appear in Photos: Heidi Håvan Grosch the early 1900s. So folk costumes or festive Left: Eva Steinvik Wold, owner of Bunadsaum AS in Inderøy, by a few different designs of the women’s Nord-Trønderbunad. Right: The men’s Nord-Trøn- dress are more general, overall designs and derbunad designs are available in black and blue. Bunads are expensive, but are purchased as a lifetime investment. bunads are place-specific. Festive dress are also costumes that haven’t passed the strin- hands. “They must send in a sample first so ers are very generous with seam allowances gent regulations of the Norwegian Council we can review their work, and they seek us so there is room to grow, and they will not of Folk Costumes in Norway (Bunad- og out.” The children’s costumes mirror their sell or make a man’s bunad before he reach- folkedraktråd). adult counterparts, although the girl’s doesn’t es the age of 25 and has stopped growing. I have worn my festive dress already to include the scarf and the boy’s comes only in “We make about 150 women’s bunads a year a baptism, telling some people it was a “rain- blue. year,” Eva notes, “and about 30 – 40 men’s. ing bound” and others an “innvandrere (im- It takes one year to make even a shirt be- About 70 percent of our customers are con- migrant) bunad.” cause of all the embroidery (the hand stitch- firmads.” February through the end of May “Oh,” someone commented in surprise. ing can take 25 hours and it takes about 15 they work round the clock to meet their 17th “They now have innvandrere bunads?” hours to put it together) and people consider of May and confirmation deadlines. The wool vest, colors and stitching make a bunad, often a treasured gift on a girl’s con- me look authentic from a distance, but the firmation, a lifetime investment. Bunad mak- CONTINUES PAGE 18 skirt is polyester and the costume it is mostly snapped together, not warranting a closer in- spection by bunad purists. Bunads and festive costumes will ap- We have flags, food, and more pear in their many forms this 17th of May to make your celebrations special! and since I may someday invest in this im- portant Norwegian tradition, I decided to visit our local bunad handwork shop in In- INGEBRETSEN’S derøy, Bunadsaum AS, to get a better handle Scandinavian Gifts and Food on what a real bunad was. This shop, in the Minneapolis, Minnesota • 800-279-9333 family now for three generations, specializes in the Nord-Trønderbunad (North Trøndelag www.ingebretsens.com bunad) but there are places like theirs around the country, each specializing in a particular region and style. They will make your bunad for you from start to finish or take your measurements, cut out the pieces for you and you put it together Solveig, Synnøvein concert and Solfrid yourself. Bunadsaum AS even offers a men’s bunad making class that starts in the fall with Dove and Angel award winner Solveig Leithaug of Nashville, raw materials and ends in the spring with a Tennesee, joins Synnøve Aanensen and Solfrid Brekkå of Karmøy finished product. Solveig Leithaug Norway to participate in the 17th of May celebration in Seattle. “Bunads became very popular in 1994 around the time of the Olympics and interest Syttende Mai dinner in men’s bunads continues to rise,” said shop Karmøy Club of Washington and Nordmanns Forbundet owner Eva Steinvik Wold. Sunday, May 15 at 4 p.m. The man’s Nord-Trønderbunad is based Leif Erikson Lodge, 2245 NW 57th St in Seattle, WA 98107 on an older costume design from the 1800s. Dinner $25 – Student $15 RSVP to (206) 789-3011 It is available in blue or black and costs Synnøve Aanensen about NOK 58,000 (USD 10,500) to buy 17th of May at Bergen Place finished. 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2-11 SON Aquavit.indd 1 1/4/11 8:51:34 AM 14 • May 6, 2011 norwegian american weekly 17th of may issue Celebrate with cake Serve traditional bløtkake this 17th of May

Photo: Royal Norwegian Embassy in Washinton, D.C. Bløtkake Cream Layer Cake Sponge Cake 1 large egg, beaten 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 1/4 cup whole milk 1 tsp baking powder 2 Tbsp unsalted butter 4 large eggs 1 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream 1/2 cup white sugar For the filling Vanillla Cream 2 1/2 cups strawberries 1/4 cup sugar 5 – 6 Tbsp orange juice or milk 1 tsp vanilla extract Raspberry jam 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour 1 cup each raspberries and blueberries 1 1/2 tsp cornstarch

Preheat the oven to 325°F. Grease and and fold into custard. flour a 9-inch round cake pan. Sift the flour Cut the cooled cake horizontally into and baking powder together. In a separate three rounds. Place the top round, upside bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar until pale down, onto a serving plate. Sprinkle with The and the mixture will form ribbons on the orange juice (or milk, if preferred). Spread surface if lifted and allowed to fall back into with raspberry jam, then add a layer of straw- the bowl. Pour mixture into prepared tin. berries and a layer of vanilla cream. Put the fascinating Bake the cake for 40 minutes until firm to middle cake round on top and repeat the lay- the touch. Cool completely. ers, adding a final layer of strawberries and Meanwhile, mix together sugar, vanil- vanilla cream. Finally, add the bottom round history la, flour, cornstarch and egg. In a medium of cake, and sprinkle with juice. saucepan, heat the milk until just under boil- Whisk the cream and sugar together ing, then stir gradually into the flour mix- until the cream just holds its shape. Use the of ture. Rinse out the pan, then pour mixture cream to cover the top and sides of the cake, back into the pan and heat gently until mix- reserving a little, if you wish, to pipe on top. ture comes to a boil. Take off heat, and stir in Arrange the fresh fruit berries on top. Serve Scandinavians butter. Cool. Whisk cream to form soft peaks with coffee. Adapted from “The Food and Cooking of Norway” by Janet Laurence in the Midwest bqbqbqbqbqbqbqbqbqbqb In Vikings in the Attic, Eric Dregni tracks down and explores the signifi- cant—often bizarre—historic sites, tales, and traditions of Scandinavia’s peculiar colony in the Midwest. Dregni reveals the little-known tales that Collectible Porcelain Dolls lie beneath the surface of Nordic America and proves by example why Celebrate Your Norwegian Heritage! generations of Scandinavian-Americans have come to love and cherish these tales and traditions so dearly. Each Porcelain Doll wears handcrafted bunad.

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After the band the rest of the carrying signs and pickets. ernments throughout Europe, assuring them the future of the country – rather than a day school children follow with hand sized flags, All parades begin or end with speeches. that he was not leading a Danish conspiracy of patriotic pride. often with the junior forms first, and often Both adults and older children are invited to reverse the terms of the treaty of Kiel, but After 1864, the day became more estab- behind self made banners for each form or to speak. After the parades, there are games rather his efforts reflected the Norwegian lished, and the first children’s promenade was even individual class. Nearby kindergartens for the children, and often a lot of ice cream, will for self-determination. launched in Christiania, in a parade consist- may also have been invited to join in. As the soda, sweets and hot dogs are consumed. During five weeks of the spring of 1814, ing only of boys. This initiative was taken by parade passes, bystanders often join in be- Constitution Day is celebrated in Norwegian the constitution was written. The constitu- Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson, although Wergeland hind the official parade, and follow the pa- communities across the world. tion was ratified by the assembly on May 16, made the first known children’s promenade rade back to the school. Although 17th of May is the National and signed the following day, the latter date at Eidsvoll around 1820. It was only in 1899 The graduating class from the Norwe- Day of Norway, it is an inclusive kind of na- now celebrated as the Norwegian Constitu- that girls were allowed to join in the parade. gian equivalent of high school – known as tionalism. Anyone who happens to be in Nor- tion Day. In 1905, Norway peacefully achieved its russ – has its own celebration on May 17, way or with a Norwegian community can ex- The Norwegian constitution was inspired independence from Sweden, and Prince Carl staying up all night and making the rounds pect to have a flag thrust into their hand and by the United States Declaration of Indepen- of Denmark was named to the throne, tak- through the community. The russ also have is welcome to join in with all activities. dence in 1776 and the French revolution in ing the name King Haakon VII. Since then, their own parades later in the day, usually Gratulerer med dagen! 1789. The constitution was considered one of the 17th of May has also honored Norway’s the most radically democratic constitutions royal family. The 17th of May took a new in the world at that time. The principle of form of significance with the end of World separation of powers between the executive, War II, which ended in Norway on May 8, legislative and judicial branches was directly 1945 – just nine days before that year’s Con- inspired by the U.S. and French systems. stitution Day. One significant shift from the republican A noteworthy aspect of the Norwegian constitutions was the retention of monarchy. Constitution Day is its very non-military Importing republicanism was seen as trying nature. All over Norway, children’s parades to emulate the French and Americans di- with an abundance of flags form the central rectly, something the lawmakers at Eidsvoll elements of the celebration. Each elementary sought to avoid. school district arranges its own parade with The celebration of May 17 began spon- marching bands between schools. The parade taneously among students and others from takes the children through the community, of- early on. At the time, the King of Sweden ten making stops at homes of senior citizens, Carl Johan perceived the celebrations a kind war memorials, etc. The longest parade is in of protest and disregard Swedish sovereign- Oslo, where some 100,000 people come to ty. It was not until 1833 that anyone ventured participate in the main festivities. The mas- to hold a public address on behalf of the day. sive Oslo parade includes some 100 schools, That year, official celebration was initiated marching bands, and passes the royal palace by the monument of politician Christian where the royal family greet the people from Krogh, known to have stopped the king from the main balcony. gaining too much personal power. 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Honor your Norwegian heritage and support the (…continued from page 3) Geelmuyden Kiese who undertook the study, only Norwegian-American newspaper was even more scathing of the government, criticize Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg’s on policy is a serious democratic problem.” “Stoltenbergian parliamentarianism” for For more information, see page 7 He believes that this means that “voters’ shifting power from parliament to govern- voices are completely ignored,” and this ap- ment. He told newspaper Dagasavisen that plied just as much to supporters of governing “the most difficult issues are handled in pri- parties as opposition groups. Sandberg added vate by the government,” adding that “par- Axe of Iron series that his first two periods in parliament, from liament has become more of a spectator than By award-winning author J.A. 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Vinland Publishing way, and the Norwegian Council of Folk “I am glad to be a part of this tradition,” Eva comments, and when her daughter takes Email: [email protected] Costumes in Norway (Bunad- og folkedrak- over in a few years, this family tradition will Online: www.vinlandpublishing.com trådet), established in 1947, is there to insure that traditions are upheld. Most Norwegians continue. norwegian american weekly M may 6, 2011 • 19 Obituaries & Religion In Loving Memory Do you have a loved one or friend who has recently passed? Contact us at (206) 784-4617 or [email protected] to place an obituary free of charge. Ruth Hannes Santoro July 15, 1938 – March 25, 2011 Ruth Hannes path to take, Ruth would simply point to gold Santoro died March pin that she wore almost every day that sim- 25, 2011. Ruth is ply read: “Pay Attention” and that basically survived by her would mean that the conversation was over. nephew Scott Norris Ruth was very active in the Norwe- (son of her late sis- gian community. She had been the Gen- ter Judy Norris), her eral Chairman and Journal Chairman of the daughter Susan Sell- Norwegian-American 17th of May Parade itto; Susan’s husband of Greater New York. Ruth was involved Paul Sellitto; and her with bringing bands over from Norway to brother-in-law James play in the Norwegian 17th of May Parade. Norris. Ruth was recently the President of the Nor- Ruth Santoro was a great friend to all of wegian Children’s Home Association; she us who knew and loved her. She was often re- was instrumental to set-up the structure and ferred to as “Doctor Ruth.” Due to her back- award process for the Norwegian Children’s MULLAVEY, PROUT, GRENLEY & FOE ground in nursing, when we had any medical Home Scholarships Fund awarded to chil- a t t o r n e y s a n d c o u n s e l o r s a t l a w problems we called her. Ruth had the con- dren of Norwegian descent. Ruth was also a nections: she knew the doctors at Lutheran member and active in both the Telemark Ski Hospital and would be beneficial is getting Club and Bayfort Benevolence Association. Advice regarding maritime and civil claims, disputes, us treated faster in the emergency room. Ruth truly loved her Norwegian heri- commercial transactions and estate planning. Another name “The General” originated tage and wore her bunad proudly at all the in the 17th of May committee: Ruth was very Norwegian parades, events and celebrations. 24001 NW Sixty-fifth P.O. 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Following retirement in 1985, Bob family, friends, and former students. and Gudrun moved to Camano Island where Bob was born on June 26, 1918, in Coo- they enjoyed many good times with family Hipp, hipp hurra perstown, N.D., to Norwegian immigrants and friends. Krag Peder and Anne Pedersen Wuflestad. Two years after Gudrun’s death, at age for Syttende mai! He moved from North Dakota to the Bal- 81, Bob married Betty J. Smith in 2000. Bob lard neighborhood of Seattle, Wash., in 1927 and Betty were blessed with nearly 11 years when his father was called to pastor the together. Norwegian Salem Evangelical Free Church. Bob is survived by his wife Betty, his Bob graduated from Ballard High School in three daughters Karen (Alfred) Lunde, Gina 1936. 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“Voyages of Discovery” is an exciting and private exhibitions. new exhibit of contemporary artwork at the “Whether we traveled to the U.S. our- Scandinavian Cultural Center at Pacific Lu- selves as first-generation immigrants or are theran University in Tacoma, Wash. familiar with the journeys made by earlier The exhibit is comprised of pieces from generations of immigrants from the Nordic a talented group of professional artists in countries, this harkening back to our histo- the San Francisco Bay Area. “Voyages of ries is a fruitful quest that enriches what we Discovery” offers an exhilarating array of do today. It enhances our public and private paintings, drawings, photographs, mixed artistic lives where each and every one of us media, weavings, and ceramics. Each artist is on a voyage of discovery about who we expresses his or her own personal vision, yet are,” write Marc Ellen Hamel and Helene they believe their work is also in one way Sobol, co-coordinators of Nordic 5 Arts. or another informed by the Nordic culture “I am truly honored to host this magnifi- of our heritage which both consciously and cent collection of contemporary art. Nordic unconsciously nourishes our imaginations. 5 Artists draw inspiration from their Scandi- Each artist will include a statement about navian heritage and combine it with myriad how their artistic life makes a connection to sources of inspiration to produce their own their Nordic heritage. unique compositions. Color and texture are Nordic 5 Arts was founded in 1993 by combined to create unforgettable works of Kati Casida as an organization in the San art filled with energy and expression,” said Join us for Nordic cultural events, classes, Francisco Bay Area where expression in the Susan Young, the executive director of the arts could flourish and artists with a com- Scandinavian Cultural Center. and exhibits throughout the year. mon heritage could gather and explore new On May 12, a special reception for ideas and present a unique Nordic/Scandina- “Voyages of Discovery” is open to the public For more information visit our website: vian sensibility. Nordic 5 Arts is comprised at 7 p.m. at the Scandinavian Cultural Cen- www.plu.edu/scancenter of professional artists of Nordic/Scandina- ter. The free event includes guest speaker vian descent and artists born in Denmark, Dorothy McCall, the opportunity to meet the Contact us by phone 253-535-7322 Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. By artists, and delicious refreshments. or email: [email protected] sharing a common bond and working togeth- For more information, call (253) 535- er, the member artists are able to network, 7349 or visit www.plu.edu/scancenter. collaborate, create, and participate in public norwegian american weekly M Online: blog.norway.com/category/norway-in-the-us may 6, 2011 • 21 in your neighborhood Finding the Vikings East Coast update Author Eric Dregni News and notes from the Norwegian- explores the significant American community on the East Coast Scandinavian influence Be r i t Me s a r i c k on the Midwest Williamsburg, Va.

Ch r i s t y Ol s e n Fi e l d The winter has been longer and colder crafts, and spend the afternoon with sports, Managing Editor than usual along the East Coast, with plenty hiking and fishing, followed by folk dancing of snow in several states. However, we can and games in the evening. Growing up in Minnesota with Swed- now welcome spring as greenery and flowers Land of the Vikings is the cultural and ish and Norwegian grandparents and a dash are coming to life, and the days are longer recreational center of the Sons of Norway of Danish for good measure, Eric Dregni and warmer, and the students are on spring Third District. It is located in northeastern thought Scandinavians were perfectly nor- break. Pennsylvania with 150 acres of land avail- mal. Who doesn’t enjoy a good salad (Jell-O In Virginia Beach, Va., Reverend Cecilie able for a variety of activities. packed with canned fruit, colored marshmal- Jørgensen Strømmen officiated at a church Family Historian Cliff Neilson was the lows, and pretzels) or perhaps some lutefisk service for Norwegian personnel at NATO speaker at a recent meeting of The Williams- at Christmas? headquarters in Norfolk. Reverend Strøm- burg Chapter of the Norse Federation (Nor- men is a chaplain in the Norwegian Navy dmanns-Forbundet) in Norge, Va., providing In his latest book “Vikings in the Attic: Photo: University of Minnesota Press In search of Nordic America,” Dregni ex- “Vikings in the Attic: In search of Nordic Amer- with the main task to support Norwegian the membership various details on geneal- plores the lasting and significant influence of ica” is available to purchase through ingebrets- military serving in different capacities in the ogy research. Scandinavian immigrants on the Midwest. ens.com or amazon.com. U.S. She is married to Ambassador Wegger Sons of Norway Norumbega Lodge After spending a year in Trondheim, Chr. Strømmen. 3-506 in West Newton, Mass., is completing Norway, on a Fulbright scholarship, Dregni ethnic group. Others were more subtle signs In mid-April, IKEA in Raleigh, N.C. in- their winter/spring sessions of their Norwe- wrote “In Cod We Trust: Living the Norwe- of Scandinavian influence: rutabaga and vited to an Easter Smørgåsbord, featuring all gian language classes in April, and will no gian Dream” about his family’s experience rhubarb malts, Swedish egg coffee (which the traditional Scandinavian foods. doubt continue again in fall. The lodge has in Norway, and how his identity as a Scan- includes the eggshell), the co-op movement Sons of Norway’s Land of the Vikings offered these classes faithfully for several dinavian-American was shaped by his time and the Farmer-Labor party. (LOV) is announcing several events, begin- years. in the old country. He noticed so many par- The book covers Viking enthusiasts ning with the celebration of Syttende Mai on SAGA of the Carolinas is a non-profit allels to Norway and the Midwest, and was in the Midwest, influential Scandinavian- May 14 with a village parade, picnic lunch organization, advancing understanding of inspired to share his discoveries. “Vikings in Americans (you will be surprised at the Nor- with ice cream for all. the Nordic people, and providing a forum the Attic” is illustrated with a wide variety of dic roots of some well-known Americans!), Then the 5th Annual Golf Tournament for people to meet and to enjoy Nordic cul- examples and photos of the lasting Scandina- and unique points of interest with Scandina- May 20 – 22 for the John Karlsen Memorial ture and activities, thus aiming to preserve vian influence on the Midwest, from people vian flair. weekend with a 50s theme, when the golfers Scandinavian traditions, customs, history to places. When asked about his favorite discovery are expected to wear outfits from the 50s. and cultural heritage. SAGA also promotes “It’s subtle, but at the same time, it’s ev- of his project, Dregni replied, “The whole In July, the Sons of Norway Third Dis- cultural exchange between the U.S. and the erywhere in the Midwest,” Dregni said. idea of language. So many immigrants didn’t trict Youth camps for 8- to 15-year-olds Nordic countries. Visit www.scandinavian- Dregni chose to concentrate on the Mid- pass down their language to their kids and where they learn traditional Norwegian connection.org west for the book rather than looking at the grandkids, to make it easier to Americanize... entire U.S. He acknowledges that Scandi- they wanted to get rid of the languages.” This navians are found throughout the country – is a common experience for children and Gratulerer med dagen! with high numbers in New York, Texas and grandchildren of immigrants, many of whom Washington state – but he didn’t want to lose wish the mother tongue would have been Happy Norwegian Constitution Day the book’s focus. passed down. from the Norwegian Immigration Association Dregni found his sources mostly “This book just scratches the surface,” through word of mouth, and went on road said Dregni, pointing out the Scandinavian trips around the Midwest to research. He influence in the Midwest goes beyond lute- went to Norskedalen, a nature and heritage fisk and lefse. “I wrote this for younger gen- center in Coon Valley, Wis., which is proud erations because it’s a pretty amazing story.” of its strong Norwegian roots. He also vis- ited Vesterheim Norwegian-American Mu- “Vikings in the Attic: In search of Nordic seum in Decorah, Iowa, which is the largest America” is published by the University of museum in the U.S. dedicated to a single Minnesota Press. ISBN: 978-0-8166-6743-7 historic hockey... (…continued from page 1) previous result in the world championship against Sweden was a 3 – 3 draw in 1994. Norway coach Roy Johansen entered found the net in the second to bring their Norwegian Immigration Association, Inc. this year’s championships without his top team level at 3 – 3. 317 East 52nd Street players, like Mats Zuccarello, and defeat- Loui Eriksson gave Sweden the lead New York, New York 10022 ing Sweden in the opening match is rated by again in the 50th minute but Anders Bas- [email protected] • www.niahistory.org Norwegian media as sensational. Goalkeeper tiansen secured a 4 – 4 draw, triggering a Lars Haugen saved 42 of 46 Swedish shots Preserving the living history of Norwegian immigrants in the New York area goal-free overtime and then a shootout in during ordinary time. The Norwegian team which Norway prevailed. Norway’s best lost to the U.S. 4 – 2 on May 2. 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Join us at Lutheran Church of the Good call (440) 821-8891 by May 14 to RSVP. merce. 11:30 a.m. at the Mid-American Club, gian heritage by honoring Norwegian Indepen- Shepherd, 4801 France Ave. S, Minneapolis, Aon Building in Chicago. Honored guests are dence Day, May 17. One of our biggest events, MN 55410. Our guest speaker is U.S. District Henrik Width, Royal Norwegian Deputy Con- Texas the entire community celebrates with food and Court Judge John R. Tunheim. Traditional Nor- sul General and wife Terhi Width, Admission: • May 15: Celebrate Syttende Mai at the craft booths downtown, parade, a Scandinavian wegian open-faced sandwiches and coffee will $75 for members and one guest, $80 for non- Wooden Spoon in Plano, Texas! Join in the pageant, costume show and Kaffe Hus, music, be served. A donation of $6 is requested. Call members. For more information, call J. Nordan festivities on May 15 at 3 p.m. at the Wooden and much more! Sponsored by the Chamber of Louise Bakken at: (763) 545-4827 by May 9. Commerce. Call (907) 772-3646. at (630) 406-8155. Spoon, located at 1617 Avenue K, Plano, TX • May 17 at the Old Muskego Church in St. • May 14: Banquet hosted by the Norwegian 75074. Hosted by the Sons of Norway. For Paul: Celebrate your Norwegian heritage with National League at Chevy Chase Country Club, more information, call (972) 424-6867. Arizona us at 3 p.m. at the Old Muskego Church, lo- • May 14: Syttende Mai Celebration in 1000 N. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling, IL. Guest • May 17: Syttende Mai Celebration at the cated at Luther Seminary, 2481 Como Ave., St. Scottsdale. Join us at McCormick-Stillman speaker is Henrik Width, Royal Norwegian Norwegian Seamen’s Church of Houston. Paul, MN 55108. In 1844, the Old Muskego Railroad Park at Scottsdale Road and Indian Deputy Consul General. Social Hour begins at The program starts at 4 p.m. with speeches, Church was built near Racine, Wis. It was the Bend on Saturday May 14 at 9 a.m. We will 6 p.m., and dinner at 7 p.m., followed by danc- Norwegian food (including bløtkake), Nor- first church building constructed by Norwegian have parade at 9:30, then a potluck brunch. ing to the Dave Kyrk Trio. $45 per person. For wegian music and more. To RSVP, email Lutheran immigrants in America. Professor Games for the kids! Sponsored by Sons of Nor- more information, contact Carol at (847) 358- [email protected] by May 10. Gracia Grindal will lead a brief church service. 1527 or visit www.nnleague.org. way and Arizona Nordmanns-Forbundet. Coffee, lemonade and lefse will be served on Admission: $25 per person. For more infor- • May 15: Norwegian Constitution Day Pa- the lawn following the service. mation, call (281) 998-8366 or e-mail hous- California rade in Park Ridge. Stepping off at 1 p.m. at [email protected]. • May 17: Syttende Mai Banquet in Bloom- • May 14: Celebration with the Norwegian Talcott and Cumberland, ending at Hodges ington, Minn. The Syttende Mai Minnesota Seamen’s Church at West Fort Miley from 1 Park. Pre-parade festivities in Hodges Park Banquet is the premier event! Join us at the Washington – 4 p.m. Fort Miley is not far from the Cliff beginning at 12 p.m. will include activities Minnesota Valley Country Club, located at 300 • May 17: Syttende Mai Celebration at Pa- House to the north of Ocean Beach. There will for children, vendors, refreshments, and enter- Auto Club Rd. Bloomington, MN 55438. The cific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Wash. be a 17th May parade, singing and playing. tainment. Parade Grand Marshal is Kris Ness evening will begin at 5 p.m. with a reception Flag raising at 8:30 a.m., followed by breakfast Cosentino. For more information, contact Bar- • May 15: Constitution Day in San Diego hosted by the Honorary Norwegian Consulate in the Scandinavian Cultural Center. Call (253) bra at (847) 823-7596. House of Norway celebrates Syttende Mai at General, followed by dinner at 6 p.m. Guest 535-7349 for more information. Balboa Park from 12 – 4 p.m. Children’s pa- • May 17: 17th of May Celebration Concert speaker is Ambassador Benson K. Whitney, • May 17: Syttende Mai Celebration in Se- rade, program on the lawn, and refreshments at the Norwegian Memorial Church, 2614 N. former U.S. Ambassador to Norway. Admis- attle! The festivities begin with the traditional for all. House of Norway open 12 – 4 p.m. Kedzie Boulevard in Chicago. Music by the sion: $50 per person. Reservations required, luncheon at Leif Erikson Hall, 2245 NW 57th Contact Bjarne at (760) 631-5678 or visit www. Minnekirken Church Choir, Grieg Ladies Sing- so please RSVP by noon on May 13. Call the St. Cost: $25 per person. Special Guests: Grand houseofnorway.net. ing Society, Bjørnson Male Chorus, Nordic Consulate General at (612) 332-3338. Marshal Knut Brakstad, and honorary marshals Voices of Chicago and Chicago Spelmanslag. Laura Loge and Knut Einarsen. Parade begins • May 17: Constitution Day Ceremony at 7 • May 20 – 22: Norwegian-American Heri- Free will offering and refreshments following at 6 p.m. near Adams School in Ballard, at the p.m. at the Norwegian Seamen’s Church (2454 tage Celebration in Spring Grove Spring corner of NW 62nd and 24th Avenue NW. For Hyde Street, San Francisco), speech by Consul concert. Call (773) 252-7335 for details. Grove is located about 2.5 hours south of Min- more information, visit: www.17thofmay.org. General Sten Arne Rosnes. Håkon Sødal and neapolis. It was the first Norwegian settlement Aud Irene Svartvasmo will perform music by Iowa in Minnesota. Each year, the city hosts a festive Edvard Grieg, and there will be refreshments. • May 15: Syttende Mai Parade and Celebra- three-day celebration full of activities in cele- Wisconsin For more information, call (415) 775-6566, tion at Vesterheim Museum! Children’s parade bration of Syttende Mai. It’s well worth a visit! • May 13 – 15: Syttende Mai Celebration email: [email protected]. through Decorah at 12:30, Decorah’s Nordic For more info, visit www.sgsyttendemai.org. of Norway’s Constitution Day in Westby. • May 17: Flag Raising at House of Norway Dancers at the museum at 1 p.m., free admis- Events include demonstrations for Hardanger at Balboa Park celebrates 17th of May with a sion to the museum all day, museum tours, gal- Montana fiddle-making, weaving, tatting, a bunad dis- play, delicious Norwegian food, a craft tent, a ceremony at 9 a.m, followed by a reception lery talks, and crafts. Check vesterheim.org for • May 17: Syttende Mai Celebration with half marathon run and 5k run/walk, and more. at House of Norway. Wear bunads and bring more information. Sons of Norway Bitterrootdalen Lodge #4- Don’t miss the Saturday night show, the røm- flags. Everyone is invited! 656. This month, our meeting falls on May 17. megrøt eating contest, and more! Entrance to • May 17: The Norwegian Seamen’s Church Louisiana Wear your Norwegian sweater for the meeting, most events is a $3 pin. Call (866) 4WESTBY in San Pedro (LA) celebrates 17th of May at • May 15: Syttende Mai Fest at the Norwe- and join us for a potluck dinner, which includes or online at www.westbywi.com. Nansen Field. Church Service 11 a.m. at 15 gian Church in New Orleans, Mai flag hoist- a presentation about Syttende Mai. For more Hidden Valley Rd., Rolling Hills Estates. Flag ing and Mass followed by a parade. Music and information, please call Christine at (406) 363- • May 13 – 15: Syttende Mai festival in raising at 11 a.m., and a service led by Pastor food! Enjoy laks, karamellpudding and pølser. 3452. Stoughton. Syttende Mai is a very colorful, Line Kvalvaag. Service followed by a parade, Location: 1772 Prytania Street, New Orleans. gala, family-oriented affair with many people lunch, and kids activities. For more info, con- Call (504) 525-3602. New York wearing authentic Norse costumes. There are tact Bjarne (760) 631-5678. • May 17: Syttende Mai Celebration at the folk dancing performances by the world fa- Maine Norwegian Seamen’s Church in Manhattan. mous Stoughton Norwegian Dancers, exhibits of Norwegian rosemaling, woodcarving, Norse Connecticut • May 14: Syttende Mai Celebration with The church opens at 11 a.m. At 1 p.m., the • May 17: Syttende Mai Celebration with Maine Nordmenn #3-664. Celebrate Syttende 17th of May service will take place, followed costume style show, Norwegian church ser- Sons of Norway Hartford Lodge 3-474! Join us Mai at Pineland Farms, 15 Farm View Drive, by the children’s parade at 3:30 p.m. The kids’ vices, smørgåsbord of Norwegian foods, and at the Hyatt Summerfield Suites Hotel, located New Gloucester, ME 04260, beginning at 1 program begins at 4 p.m., at the Festprogram an Ugliest Troll Drawing contest. Call (888) at 200 Corporate Drive, Windsor, CT, from 2 p.m. Come and enjoy a parade, games, music, opens at 7 p.m. Free admission. For more in- 873-7912 or visit www.stoughtonwi.com/syt- – 5 p.m. This free event is open to the public, cook out, and an afternoon with friends. Ad- formation, call (212) 319-0370 or visit sjo- tendemai. and features face painting, games, food, rose- mission is free, but bring a Norwegian cold mannskirken.no/new-york. maling, and more! There will be a Færing boat, table item or dessert to share and a fold-up • May 15: Syttende Mai Parade in Bay Ridge, Send us your 17th of based on the one discovered with the Gokstad chair. Maine Nordmenn will provide the rest! Brooklyn, arranged by the Norwegian-Amer- Viking ship. For more information, contact Contact Carolyn Browne at (207) 622-3096 or ican 17th May Committee of Greater New May photos for our Matthew Benson at (860) 951-6400 or Amy email [email protected]. York. The parade steps off at 1:30 p.m. at 5th annual Syttende Mai Herberg, Vice-President (860) 373-4510. Ave. at 83rd St. and proceeds north to 67th St. Minnesota to Leif Ericson Park. Rain or shine! The theme photo spread! Idaho • May 15: Mindekirken celebrates Syttende this year is: “Honoring Roald Amundsen.” For • May 17: Flag raising ceremony and potluck Mai with several events. Prelude concert with information, visit www.may17paradeny.com. Call (800) 305-0127 at Falls Park in Post Falls, Idaho. The event Norwegian Glee Club of Minneapolis at 10:30 will take place May 17 at 11:30 a.m. Post Falls a.m. Syttende Mai Festival Service at 11 a.m. Ohio or email us at naw@ Mayor Clay Larkin will present a proclamation The parade and luncheon follow the service. • May 15: Syttende Mai Fest with the Ohio Starting at Mindekirken, the parade will mean- norway.com by May for honoring a decade of 17th of May celebra- Norsemen. join them at Lakewood Park in der through the neighborhood and return to the tions at this site. Sponsored by Sons of Nor- Lakewood, Ohio, from 1 – 4 p.m. Admis- church. The day concludes with the Celebra- 18. We would love to way Harald Haarfager Lodge #2-011 in Coeur sion: $5 for adults, free for kids 18 and un- tion of Heritage at 1 p.m., featuring picnic fare, d’Alene, Idaho. For more information, call include you! games, and Norwegian folk art demonstrations der. Enjoy a potluck luncheon, a history of (208) 772-4631 or (208) 777-1030. 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