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Vol. 124 No. 31 September 6, 2013 Established May 17, 1889 • Formerly Western Viking and Nordisk Tidende $1.50 per copy News in brief Jens and Erna: a close race Politics Norway’s Sept. 9 election is Many believe that set to open up a debate on how much of the nation’s oil wealth will can be funneled straight into Scandinavia’s richest economy. be Norway’s next The , poised to prime minister, enter government for the first time since being founded in 1973, but more and is campaigning on a platform more hope for to scrap Norway’s 4 percent spending limit on oil revenue. Stoltenberg The rule, which was pushed through by Prime Minister ’s Labor Party VG early last decade to prevent overheating, is backed by all other groups in parliament. Prime Minister Jens Stolten- (Bloomberg) berg has significantly enhanced his popularity during the election cam- News paign. Now, it seems that a narrow The Norwegian Intelligence majority favor the Labor Party Service has allegedly established leader as prime minister. The av- and stored folders with sensitive erage results of two new measure- information about 400 Norwegian ments taken by Infact, VG’s survey citizens in a secret storage area service, show this just days before in . This was revealed by the election on Sept. 9. public broadcaster NRK and the Photos: CF - Wesenberg/kolonihaven.no & Daniel Sannum Lauten/VG newspaper Thursday. See > race, page 6 Left: Erna Solberg, Leader of the Conservative Party. Right: Current Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg. The secret military intelligence archive in the Oslo city center is now under investigation by a parliamentary control unit for the Lucy Smith legacy 3 days to freedom secret services. Information from sources suggests that sensitive Norway’s first female professor of law, and How one person can information about politicians, business leaders, diplomats and great friend to the U.S., died at 78 years old make a difference bureaucrats is stored in these archives. Leslee Lane Hoyum (Norway Post) Rockford, Minn.

“July 18 was a typical Thurs- day evening and I was looking What’s inside? forward to the weekend,” said In- News 2 – 3 grid Stange, Oslo, Norway. “There Photo: Pfchange.org Business 4 were so many things I hoped to get Partnership for Change is an Oslo- based nonprofit. Research & Education 5 See > freedom, page 13 Opinion 6 – 7 Taste of Norway 8 Travel 9 A win for Pettersen Roots and Connections 10 Photo: Frode Hansen / VG Norwegian golfer Obituaries & Religion 11 Lucy Smith, a pioneer among Norwegian women. Arts & Style 12 takes first in Ore. In Your Neighborhood 13 Safeway Classic Norwegian Heritage 14 Staff Compilation Norwegian American Weekly Sports 15 Norway Post Lucy Smith has died at the age (UiO). She joined the Faculty in $1 = NOK 6.0852 of 78. She was both the first female 1965 as a lecturer after taking her updated 9/2/2013 university president and law pro- degree in 1959, and first worked Norwegian golfer Suzann Pet- fessor in Norway. in the Foreign Ministry’s legal de- In comparison tersen (32) won the Safeway Clas- Smith died on Aug. 27 after a partment and as a research assis- sic in Portland, Oregon for the sec- 8/2/2013 5.9420 long illness. tant and assistant judge. ond time in three years Sunday. 3/2/2013 5.7552 Smith was a professor of Photo: SuzannGolf.com 9/2/2012 5.7967 child law at the See > legacy, page 6 See > pettersen, page 15 Suzann Pettersen in Texas in 2013. 2 • september 6, 2013 norwegian american weekly Nyheter fra Norge Nyheter Europas beste Petter Olsen gir 250.000 kroner til De – Det er helt uvirkelig Grønne pokernasjon En ung kvinne ble funnet Milliardæren Petter Olsen har gitt en stor pengegave til Miljøpartiet De Grønnes val- død i Ålesund. Hun hadde Poker er fremdeles ulovlig i gkamp. Olsen gir partiet 250.000 kroner, blitt meldt savnet etter at Norge, men i Spania denne skriver Nettavisen. – Han tok kontakt med helgen ble Norge kåret oss. Vi vet jo at han er en mann som er opp- hun kom ikke hjem fra en til beste nasjon i verdens tatt av miljøspørsmål, og han har hatt en del joggetur kontakt med politikerne våre i , største pokerturnering som han kjenner fra før, sier talskvinne Hanna Marcussen i partiet. Olsen, som er broren til Fred. Olsen, blir med det parti- VG VG ets desidert største bidragsyter. Til sammen bruker De Grønne omtrent én million kroner på årets valgkamp, og partiets totale budsjett Anjas venner og medstudenter søker Fordelt på hver spiller var det ingen nas- er på cirka to millioner kroner. Forretnings- støtte hos hverandre. Tårene trillet da de Foto: VG jon som vant mer penger enn Norge under de Anja Weløy Aarseth (21) var funnet død i helgen. mannen, rederiarvingen og milliardæren møttes kveld. åtte rundene i European Poker Tour, skriver solgte i fjor en av de fire utgavene av Ev- Ved foten av turfjellet Aksla i Ålesund Dagens Næringsliv. vdvard Munchs «Skrik» for omtrent 730 blafrer hvite, små lys rundt blomster og en – Dette er jo en stor prestasjon av et millioner kroner. Da hadde maleriet vært inalteknikere finkjemmet funnstedet for spor. håndskreven avskjedshilsen. I dag møttes lite land som Norge. Vi er faktisk en poker- i Petter Olsens og hans families eie i over flere av Anja Weløy Aarseths (21) venner for Vennene har følgende klare melding til 70 år. Miljøpartiet De Grønne kjemper for én eller flere gjerningsmenn: nasjon. Det burde ikke vært en skarve un- å snakke ut, og sammen bearbeide sjokket. gdomspolitiker som står her og drikker tiden for å komme inn på Stortinget etter Rundt 30 av klassekameratene var i – Meld deg eller dere nå med en gang. valget 9. september. Nettsiden Poll of polls Det er det beste for familien. Vi vil vite hva champagne, sier Himansmu Gulati, leder for kveld samlet til en markering med lys ved Fremskrittspartiets Ungdom. gjennomsnittsutregning viser at partiet på Høgskolen i Ålesund. De holdt rundt hveran- som har skjedd. meningsmålingene gjort i august lå an til en Han var invitert til Barcelona av Norges dre med bøyde hoder. Flere gråt så de ristet. Anja Weløy Aarseths store vennekrets oppslutning på 3,5 prosent. Det ville gitt De Pokerforbund og var eneste norske politiker Sammen med skoleledelsen la de ned hver har holdt en lav medieprofil foreløpig. Men Grønne én representant på Stortinget. til stede. sin rose ved brennende fakler. Politiet holdt alle vennene som VG har snakket med (VG) beskriver henne som svært populær og I Norge er Frp og for lovlig pok- vakt rundt den rørende rosenedleggelsen, er, mens Ap er imot. Krefter innad i Høyre 50 demonstrerte mot Syria-angrep utenfor som foregikk i styrtregn. omgjengelig. – Hun hadde en veldig utadvendt per- skal jobbe for å tillate poker, men har ennå USAs ambassade i Oslo – Det er helt uvirkelig, sier en av Anjas ikke lykkes i å overtale partiledelsen. beste venner til VG. sonlighet og gikk godt overens med alle. Og Om lag 50 personer markerte sin motstand – Men det står ikke i partiprogrammet Direktør ved Høgskolen i Ålesund, hun hadde ekstremt mange venner, spesielt i mot det varslede militærangrepet på Syria at Høyre er imot. Blir det et regjeringsskifte, Roar Tobro, opplyser at flere har hatt behov . Anja var høy, utrolig flott og smart. utenfor den amerikanske ambassaden i Oslo Hun har alltid vært veldig skoleflink og vel- har vi et håp om at poker blir lovlig, sier Sig- mandag. Det er Fredsinitiativet som arrang- for å samles på skolen i sorgen. Skolen og organisert, sier vennen. urd Eskeland, leder i Norsk Pokerforbund. erte demonstrasjonen klokken 16. – Et mil- kommunen har stilt til rådighet et team med itært angrep på Syria vil forverre situasjonen psykologer og en prest. Søndag ettermiddag bar politiet den English Synopsis: Ålesund and all of Norway is English Synopsis: Poker is still illegal in Norway, but for sivilbefolkningen og være et skjebnes- in Spain Norway was named the best poker nation in døde kvinnekroppen ut fra åstedet ved - shocked after a young woman, Anja Weløy Aarseth, vangert slag mot den internasjonale retts- was found dead in the forest near a jogging trail on the world during the European Poker Tour. orden og FN-systemet. I tillegg vil det spre stua. Siden i 11-tiden i dag har erfarne krim- Saturday, Aug. 31. krigshandlingene til flere land i Midtøsten og heve konfliktnivået globalt, mener leder Reza Rezaee i Fredsinitiativet. USAs presi- dent sa lørdag at han har Tysk fly funnet bestemt seg for at USA bør gjennomføre et Et tysk sjøfly som i 1940 sank Vil redde regnskog angrep mot Syria, men det er ennå uklart når. (VG) i innsjøen Limingen i Nord- De neste årene vil Trøndelag er nå funnet Fant 36 stjålne sykler under aksjon mot Regjeringen bruke 300 romleir millioner kroner for å NRK Politiet og kommunen fjernet mandag mor- redusere avskogingen i gen en romleir ved Sognsvann i Oslo. Un- Ecuador der aksjonen fant politiet 36 stjålne sykler. Entusiaster har brukt åtte år på å lo- Rundt 40 personer ble bedt om å forlate kalisere flyvraket. Flyet sank i Limingen i stedet da aksjonen startet i 8-tiden, skriver 1940, og først nå, 73 år senere er det loka- Aftenposten. Både politiet og ansatte i Oslo lisert og filmet på 190 meters dyp. kommunes bymiljøetat deltok i fjerningen Trond Haugum er lidenskapelig inter- De siste ukene har det vært stor in- av leiren. Madrasser og annet utstyr ble essert i historie, og spesielt i hva sjø- og ternasjonal oppmerksomhet om Ecuadors fjernet og restene av leiren ble kjørt bort i havbunn kan fortelle om fortida. Han driv- regnskoger etter at president Rafael Correa Foto: Wikimedia Commons søppelbiler og på tilhengere. Men under er et firma som jobber med kartlegging av Norge gir 300 millioner kroner for å redde regnskogen. aksjonen ble det altså funnet store meng- besluttet å åpne de indre delene av Yasuni sjøbunn, og på fritida har han i årevis søkt der tyvegods, skriver avisa. – Kommunen nasjonalpark for oljeutvinning. etter flyet, som ifølge rykter, skulle ligge på har funnet 36 sykler. 15-20 sykler lå gjemt Hans oppfordring til verden om å spleise at Norge først støtter arbeidet med å bygge under en presenning ved parkeringsplas- bunnen av innsjøen Limingen i Røyrvik. på å la oljen ligge, hadde feilet. Etter fire år opp en helhetlig forvaltning av landets regn- sen på Sognsvann, sier seniorrådgiver Odd – Det er jo utrolig artig at vi har funnet har Ecuador kun fått inn en brøkdel av de 3,6 skoger og et system for å overvåke avsk- Olav Bratteberg i Bymiljøetaten. Bratteberg det. Vi var ganske sikre på at det lå der et- milliarder dollarene de trengte. ogingen. regner med at aksjonen har kostet minst ter de første sonar-bildene vi tok tidligere i Norge har sammen med Tyskland vært – Et vilkår for norsk støtte er at skog- 125.000 å gjennomføre. Utkastelsen startet sommer. Bildene viste formasjoner som ikke i samtaler med Ecuador om å bidra til å re- bevaringen skjer på en måte er til det beste tre dager etter at Bymiljøetaten hengte opp naturlig hører hjemme på sjøbunnen, men et- dusere den rekordhøye avskoging et års tid. for menneskene som lever i skogen og for et varsel om at leiren ville bli ryddet dersom ter å ha filmet nå så er det ikke tvil, forteller Hvert år ødelegges mellom 1500 og 2000 naturmangfoldet, sier han. beboerne ikke forlot stedet innen 48 timer. – han. kvadratkilometer av landets tropiske skoger Norge har tidligere kviet seg for å gå Det er forbudt ifølge norsk lov å campe mer Flytypen Heinkel 115 er et sjøfly som – som igjen fører til klimagassutslipp tilsva- inn i Ecuador fordi avskogingen har vært enn to døgn i marka, og mange av naboene ble brukt av tyskerne til overvåking og an- rende hele Norges utslipp. økende og myndighetenes kontroll har vært og publikum, som bruker marka, har klaget grep på konvoier. Rykter har gått om at det lå Miljøvernminister Bård Vegar Solhjell dårlig. Solhjell sier det nå er to grunner til at til oss på grunn av denne campingen, sier et slikt i Limingen og det blir sett på som en sier at avtalen ikke er undertegnet, men at Bratteberg til NRK. Organisasjonen Folk Regjeringen har endret oppfatning: sensasjon at flyet nå er funnet. han tror det vil skje snart: – Viljen fra landets ledelse er nå så god er Folk mener romleirene hverken er un- – Det er en veldig sjelden flytype, og – Avtalen vil bety at Ecuador de neste derlagt den såkalte «todagersregelen» eller at vi ser det som realistisk å lykkes. Som dette er et av tre som man vet eksisterer i årene vil få utbetalt inntil 300 millioner kro- er til åpenbar skade eller ulempe. De viser følge av den sterkt reduserte avskogingen i dag, sier Haugum. Flyet landet på den islagte ner etter samme prinsipp som Brasil og In- Brasil, har avskogingen økt kraftig i landene til at det pågår en rettstvist om romleirene innsjøen 22. eller 23 april 1940. Den offisi- ved Sognsvann. Statsbygg håper å slippe å donesia – de får betalt i etterkant på bevist rundt. Vi må stanse denne avskogingslek- elle tyske versjonen var, følge Namdals-Avi- gå til retten hver gang man ønsker å fjerne redusert avskoging, sier han. kasjen, sier Solhjell. sa, at det skyldtes motortrøbbel. en teltleir, skriver Aftenposten. Han sier Ecuador selv skal være med (VG) English Synopsis: A German WWII plane has been å bestemme hva pengene skal brukes til av English Synopsis: The Norwegian government is us- recovered from the bottom of a Norwegian lake in bærekraftige bistandsprosjekter i landet. ing NOK 300 million to save the rainforest in Ecua- North Trøndelag. Utviklingsminister Heikki Holmås sier dor, but the money doesn’t mean they will succeed. Norwegian american weekly september 6, 2013 • 3 News Norway objects Leo to produce Viking film? This week in brief More deaths on Norwegian roads Norway condemns attack on Warner Brothers to A total of 65 persons died in accidents on weapons inspectors in Syria Norwegian roads during the three summer produce film about months this year. This is an increase from Harald Hardårde 26 persons last summer. Increased traffic increases the risk for traffic accidents, and Special Release the Highway Directorate had feared an Ministry of Foreign Affairs increase in road deaths this summer. The Norway Post preliminary figures show that 13 persons UN weapons inspectors were shot at between 18 and 24 year of age died in road Aug. 26 while attempting to verify the claims accidents this summer, against six person that chemical weapons have been used on Warner Brothers has secured the rights in the same period last year. In the age the outskirts of Damascus. to a movie about the Norwegian Viking group over 70, 11 persons died in traffic “It is essential that the UN weapons in- King Harald, and Hollywood star Leonardo this summer, against four during the three spectors are given the opportunity to estab- DiCaprio will be the producer. summer months last year. lish what has happened, and to identify who The movie “King Harald” is about the (NRK) Photo: Wikimedia Commons is responsible for the use of chemical weap- Norwegian King Harald Sigurdsson, also known as “the last big Viking king.” He Actor Leonardo DiCaprio is interested in pro- Slight increase in unemployment ons. I condemn the attack on the weapons ducing a Viking epic film. inspectors in the strongest possible terms. was born in 1015, and served as king for 20 Following a couple of months with All parties to the conflict are responsible years before he died in the battle at Stamford stable unemployment in Norway, there for ensuring the safety of the inspectors, but Bridge in 1066. there will be epic and bloody war scenes was a slight increase in August. The particular responsibility rests with the Syrian NRK reports that the story of the from the Middle Ages. The article also unemployment rate is now 2.8 percent regime, since it is most able to protect the in- Norwegian Viking king will now become explains that DiCaprio has wanted to make of the total labor force, according to spectors where they are working,” said Min- Hollywood material, based on information a viking film for a long time, and that he is the National Labor Office (NAV). “The ister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth . from the industry website deadline.com. very interested in history. It is not known development was expected, and our The website describes the script as estimates show that there will be a slight See > objects, page 7 “Braveheart-like,” which may indicate that See > viking, page 15 increase this fall,” says NAV director Joakim Lystad. Unemployment is highest among men in the age group 20 Sons of Norway auctions Y es, suicide to 24, and among women aged 25 to 29. Norway could be one Unemployment is highest in the An autopsy confirmed of Østfold (3.7 percent) and Oslo (3.7 of the most affected by percent). The lowest unemployment rate that Tjostolv took ’s economic setback contents of Spokane hall is found in Sogn og Fjordane county, at 2 his own life in a Congo percent). (NRK) Kaitlin Gillespie prison The Spokesman-Review Aviation: Norwegian establishes Irish company Norway Post Low fare airline Norwegian has To step into the Spokane Sons of Nor- announced that it is establishing a wholly- way banquet hall is to step back in time. The rich, red walls and the dark beams This news came as somewhat of a relief owned managing and operating company across the ceiling are reminiscent of a Viking to remaining imprisioned Norwegian na- in Ireland. The new company will finance ship. Paintings and maps of ancient Norway tional, , after rumors surfaced and lease newly ordered planes back to the dot the walls. that he would be investigated as a suspect in airline. “We have for a long time wished But after this week, nothing will remain Moland’s death. to establish a company for ownership and in the lodge the fraternal order has called Authorities in Congo have confirmed financing of new aircraft in a daughter home since 1979. The space will be gutted that Norwegian prisoner Tjolstolv Moland company,” says Norwegian’s finance to make room for a pediatric clinic. The club committed suicide in his cell. The autopsy director Frode Foss to E24. The new hosted a complete liquidation auction Satur- report on Tjolstolv Moland’s death was company will operate under Irish law and day, selling all but the most valuable furnish- presented the afternoon of Aug. 31. Earlier will use U.S. dollars as its main currency. ings in the lodge. in the day Congo Police informed Joshua (Norway Post) Sons of Norway Cultural Director Anne Photo courtesy Sons of Norway Tordenskjold Lodge French that he is no longer a suspect in the Molstad said declining membership and in- Members of Sons of Norway Tordenskjold Lodge case, and that all evidence points to Moland creasing costs made it impossible for the enjoyed a fine feast at last year’s 105th anniver- taking his own life. club to continue at 6710 N. Country Homes sary celebration dinner in Spokane, Wash. “There are still a few tests that haven’t Blvd. It costs about $7,000 a month just to maintain the space, she said. See > spokane, page 13 See > suicide, page 15 Enjoy Norway all year long.

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Instead of one big business-themed There are many exciting Norwegian Special Issue, the Weekly is bringing you and Norwegian-American businesses. The business-themed articles over the course entreprenurial spirit is alive in Norway, as of the month. well as with in the U.S. This month, you’ll find a special Keep your eyes open in September themed section exploring Norwegian and for articles about Moods of Norway, Nor- Norwegian-American start-ups and estab- wegian Air, the fishing industry, the oil in- lished companies on pages 4 –5. dustry, and more!

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to [email protected] Nancy Bundt / Visitnorway.com Fresh fish for sale in Oslo! The fishing industry is still a staple in Norway and Norwegian-Ameri- ca. This month you’ll see several articles featuring the fishing industry. The happiest store in the mall Moods of Norway is pleased as punch to open a new store in the Mall of America in Minneapolis, Minn.

Kelsey Larson Managing Editor

The happiest and most colorful Nor- wegian fashion lifestyle brand has come to the heartland of Norwegian-America: Min- nesota! Moods of Norway, headquartered in , Norway, recently announced the Sept. 6 official opening of its newest - loca tion at the Mall of American in Minneapolis, Minn., one of the largest malls in the world. The 2,000-square-foot Moods of Norway store will be located in the mall’s South Cor- ridor alongside other luxury brand stores such as Armani A/X and Burberry. “The mall has been great to work with and we have seen strong support for helping us make the Moods of Norway concept come to life,” says Stefan Dahlkvist, cofounder of Moods of Norway, of working with the Mall of America. “The boutique will house a complete as- sortment of Moods of Norway categories in- cluding men’s and women’s ready-to-wear, footwear, accessories, timepieces and fra- grance,” a press release recently described. “The store design expresses a relaxed yet luxurious retail experience enriched with a collection of vintage pieces, modern light- ing, one-of-a-kind details and original deco- rations that hark back to Norwegian tradi- Photo: Moods of Norway tion.” Moods of Norway: “Happy clothes for happy people!” Here’s a look inside the new Moods of Norway store in the Mall of America. Sept. 5 will see the store hosting an exclusive opening event, the Really Really in the Midwest could not be happier about ican Museum in Decorah, Ia. featured a “Vesterheim was delighted to showcase Blonde party, as the Soho, N.Y. location did the arrival of Moods of Norway in their cor- Moods of Norway style show, with styles such a vibrant new company in the Midwest. when it opened in the fall of 2012. ner of the U.S. modeled by local Norwegian students, in an- The Norwegian-American community See > happiest, page 12 In April, Vesterheim Norwegian-Amer- ticipation of the opening. norwegian american weekly september 6, 2013 • 5 Special Business Y outh in business Stories from the Young Enterprise helps youth find the entrepreneurial spirit Heart of America

Tales from the Oil Patch by Larrie Wanberg

Photo: AmCham EU AmCham EU Youth Entrepreneurship Award 2013, presented to Real Impact Analytics by Siim Kal- las, European Commissioner for Transport.

Rasmus Falck Oslo, Norway

“It is a great honor to receive this award Young Enterprise runs educational con- from AmCham. It is a new breed of inno- cepts for high schools and colleges, as well vative entrepreneurs, and not just the large as for secondary education at the university global companies, that will help us to emerge level, with the common theme of pupils or Photo: Sarah Christianson from the current challenging economic times students setting up and running a student Eco-Pad well site, near Watford City, N.D. and address high youth employment,” said company for a school year. Research shows the receiver of the very first AmCham EU that young people who participate in these Youth Entrepreneurship Award at the Cham- schemes are twice as likely to go on and start The deep truths of the “Opportunities The first well to discover oil in N.D. ber’s recent 50th Anniversary. up their own company in adult life. In ad- and Challenges” of the Bakken Oil Develop- was the Clarence Iverson #1 south of Tioga, Young Enterprise came to Europe in dition, Young Enterprise helps to encourage ment in the Williston Basin of North Dakota which began drilling in August 1950 and 1962 based on the American Junior Achieve- a change in society’s attitudes over time by were the topics of discussion at the Bakken struck oil on April 4th, 1951. The Henry O. ment program. In 1977, the European Fed- introducing the business world into schools, Oil Workers & Oil Service Expo in Minot on Bakken well began drilling on July 13, 1951 eration of Young Enterprises was formed. In as well as encouraging business and industry August 20 – 23. The tagline on the program and hit oil on September 5th of that year, but the 1980s the Company Competition began to get involved with the educational system. read, “Bonding for Success.” production did not begin until April 1952. to take on the form it has today. In Norway The program is designed to instill the This article will set the stage for oppor- The Bakken well drilled into deeper for- Young Enterprises was reestablished in 1997 “enterprise spirit” in young people by com- tunities outlined in facts presented during the mations, which now carries the name of the by the Confederation of Norwegian Enter- bining learning-by-doing methods and by Expo. Next issue, the article in this column entire oil field. The technologies to extract prise. involving business people directly in the will explore the obstacles and quality-of-life the oil had not been developed until “frac- In Norway, Young Enterprise is a not- teaching process. There will always be those issues raised during discussions in the semi- turing,” whereby deep vertical wells at great for-profit organization that promotes entre- who will seem to have been born to be en- nars. Two more features will follow during depths could be angled horizontally to follow preneurship and creativity by giving school trepreneurs, it is equally true that enterpris- September. induced fractures in the shale formations. pupils and students hands-on experience of ing attitudes and skills can be encouraged in The “Bakken Boom” is creating wealth Norway experienced an oil boom in creating a business and establishing a com- school. for the Norwegian-American descendents of the 1970s with North Sea Oil Development, pany. The future is entirely dependent on the In 2008 79,000 students from all over the immigrant families that put down roots – which has developed continuously since. innovation and entrepreneurship of future Norway were enrolled. Twenty percent of seemingly deeper than the wells themselves Much of the technologies gained from Nor- generations. Girls and pupils from minority all secondary school graduates have par- – three generations ago. Farm names where way and Texas are now instrumental in the groups are strongly represented among the ticipated. Now the goal is to have 200,000 wells operate often sound like place names development of the Bakken field. pupils and students that participate in Young pupils taking part. Reestablishing Young En- of farms lining the fjords of Norway. See > oil, page 12 Enterprises. In recent years, more than 50 terprises in 1997 is the best thing that hap- percent of the managers and directors of stu- pened to The Confederation of Norwegian dent companies have been female. Enterprise! Exchange Rates Oslo Børs: Week at a Glance (Sept. 2, 2013) Winners Losers LEWIS O. TITLAND Quality Accounting & Tax Services for: Certified Public Accountant Name NOK Change Small businesses Norsk Kr. 6.0852 Name NOK Change Norse Energy Corp. 0.16 33.3% Northland Resources 3.89 -18.11% (206)789-5433 Individuals Dansk Kr. 5.6568 Blom 0.57 21.3% Funcom 1.66 -10.3% 221 1st Ave. W. 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At the start of the election campaign, Join the conversation! the Conservative Erna Solberg On the EDGE had a solid edge over her main competitor for Prime Minister. In a measurement pub- Time for «valgflesk» in Norway lished in VG on August 5, more than 47 By Dr. Steinar Opstad percent said they wanted Erna Solberg as Prime Minister. Only 39 percent responded that they wished Stoltenberg to continue. As According to a large number of pub- filled with political debates. Many Norwe- recently as one week ago, the situation was lic opinion polls, Norwegian voters are gians are fed up with this and turn off the the same. divided in the middle when it comes to TV screen. The argument is that there is Now, the picture has changed drasti- the result of the general election on Sep- little new in the arguments from all par- cally. tember 9, 2013. One half would prefer to ties. Another special situation with this In the average of the two measurements continue with the Stoltenberg government general election is the absence of inter- performed Friday and Sunday of this week for another four years, which would give national issues. Almost each debate is on (Aug. 30 and Sept. 1), Stoltenberg has a him 12 years as Prime Minister, while the home issues and how to spend the large response rate of 45.8 percent, while Erna other half hope for Erna Solberg, the head sum of money we are pumping up from Solberg now has the support of only 44.8 of the . To guess the re- the North Sea. One new argument is that percent in her ambition to take over Stolten- sult is a risky sport, but it seems as if the we will have less income from the oil in- Photo: Arbeiderpartiet berg’s office. win will go to the conservative side, or dustry in the future for two reasons: the Jens Stoltenberg with supporters at a campaign “borgerlig” as they are called (bourgeois). oil production in the U.S. goes up and the Stoltenberg’s progress in Prime Minis- event. ter popularity could be due to the fact that This “borgerlig” side is a large mix of demand for oil in China goes down. the previously undecided voters have now very conservative, moderate conservative, But as a conclusion: the debates about decided to support him. While over 13 per- liberals and Christian democrats, but they the coming election are on health issues cent answered “do not know” to the same are united on one issue. Eight years with and the situation for old people in nursing question at the beginning of August, the pro- Stoltenberg is enough, and they want a homes. The critics are hard and the new portion of undecided voters has now fallen change. As I type this almost two weeks ideas to solve the problem are fewer. One to just over 9 percent. At the same time, fall- before the Election Day, it seems that we conclusion is clear: more professional ing support for Erna Solberg’s candidacy is will have a liberal-conservative govern- staff. We can only hope for better times. in line with the Conservative Party’s fall in ment. But it is a very close race. the polls. Three major issues have the focus in When the voters were asked who they this election campaign, but there are also think will be Prime Minister after the elec- a hundred other issues discussed in the tions, however, there are still few who dare media and in meetings organized by the Photo: [email protected] Steinar Opstad, born to invest their beliefs in a re-election for various parties. The three are health care Erna Solberg speaks at a campaign event. 1941 in Sarpsborg, Nor- Stoltenberg. 57 percent of respondents be- systems – first of all the hospitals – then way, is the retired Vice lieve Erna Solberg will be the country’s next education – especially primary school is- promising one billion here and another President of the Confed- prime minister. Only 28 percent believe in sues – and then how to care for the elder billion Norwegian kroner there for good eration of Norwegian Business and Industry. four more years with Stoltenberg. population when they end up in a home for programs. We have a good Norwegian During his career, he was The ever-closer campaign for Prime sick elders. Most Norwegians like to stay word for that. We call such promises for an educator and commu- home when they get older, and the munici- “Valgflesk” (bids for votes) which comes Minister is reflected in party support. Since nicator with positions as a journalist, editor, palities offer service to their homes, but from the word for fat pork meat which in the start of the election campaign, the Con- teacher, and professor. He has a Ph.D. and one day might come when we all will be in the old days was better than lean meat. servative Party has fallen in popularity by Hon. Litt. D. from the University of North around 3 percentage points, while the La- patients in a home for older people. What Not all Norwegians trust political prom- then? Dakota. He is the author of several profes- bor Party can report a little progress. At the ises like that, as they are sometimes hard sional books. He is also the founder of the These are some of the big issues in last party survey, the two main parties in the to realize. American College of Norway in Moss, Nor- the debate. The sitting government is 2013 election are now of equal size. Every evening, the TV channels are way. Meanwhile, there is virtually no move- ment between the coalitions. The four non- T he opinions expressed by opinion writers featured in “On the Edge” are not necessarily those of Norwegian American Weekly, and our publication of those views is socialist parties have compiled a very solid not an endorsement of them. Comments, suggestions and complaints about the opinions expressed by the paper’s editorials should be directed to the editor. head start as Norway enters the final, deci- sive week of election campaigning. Erna Solberg is apparently satisfied with the re- < legacy sponse from voters: From page 1 prize from organization Save the Children. “There is little doubt that Lucy Smith’s “It’s a nice number, but they go up and “Lucy Smith was the foremost propo- proactive role in dealing with children’s down. If people want me as Prime Minister, She took her law doctorate in 1981 and nent in Norway for children and children’s rights has contributed to children’s rights then they must vote for the Right to gain a was appointed Professor of Law in 1987. In rights. With her heavy legal background and becoming strong in Norway today,” it stated more energetic government,” Solberg told 1992 she was elected Rector of the Univer- research on the topic, she has for decades in the rationale for awarding Smith with the VG. sity. She was university president until the been a voice for children’s rights both in prize. Head of Infact, Knut Weberg, believes New Year of 1998 when she left the office to Norway and internationally. Our thoughts Smith also served as President of Nor- that the Labor Party could rise further in the Kaare R. Norum. today go to her family,” General Tove R. dmanns-Forbundet / Norwegians Worldwide days preceding the election, primarily at the To honor her efforts, the administration Wang of Save the Children said. from 2001 – 2005. “She was an extraordi- expense of its “little brother,” the Socialist building of the University of Oslo was re- The Jebb Award was named after the nary asset to our organization, and will truly Left party. Party Secretary Raymond Johan- named the Lucy Smith House. founder of Save the Children. be missed,” wrote the organization in a news sen does not deny that Stoltenberg is a strong Smith was also known to the nation’s “Lucy Smith learned in July that she release. card for the Labor Party: TV viewers as chief judge in quiz show would receive the award, and I know she ap- She was also a member of the Norway- “Jens Stoltenberg is incredibly impor- “Double or Nothing” on Norwegian televi- preciated it,” said Wang. America Association Board in 2004 and tant for Norway, and Labor. He is a great de- sion in the 80s. The award goes to individuals, groups, 2005. bater who love being outdoors, meeting peo- Lucy Smith was married to former organizations, businesses and others who “As late as in the spring of 2013, she as- ple and conducting an election campaign, in Chief Justice Carsten Smith. have made ​​a special effort to strengthen chil- sisted the Association in evaluating scholar- that he is important,” says Johansen. On the day she died, Lucy Smith was dren’s rights and combat violations of chil- ship applications in law,” wrote the organi- Only time will tell as the election ap- to have been awarded a national child-rights dren’s rights. zation. proaches. Subscribe to the Norwegian American Weekly! 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It’s nearly fall, and with that comes the This recipe is a variation of that which has time for slow-cooking. This recipe will fill recently been shown on Norwegian TV with Don’t forget about our Facebook your kitchen with warmth and savory smells, chef Andreas Myhrvold of the Culinary In- page! perfect as the cold weather starts to set in. stitute in . www.facebook.com/naweekly Braised Pot Roast with Pepper Sauce

For the meat Sauce 3 lbs pot roast 1 Tbsp butter 4 Tbsp kosher salt 1/4 cup plain flour Water 1 cup milk 1 carrot 1/2 cup beef broth 1 onion 1 finely chopped onion NIGHTLY 1 small leek 1 Tbsp white wine vinegar 1 bay leaf 1 – 2 Tbsp fresh horseradish 10 peppercorns Salt and pepper to taste 1 – 2 sliced carrots 2 leeks NEWS. 1 medium turnip Our Late Flight Place the meat in a pot. Measure and pour in cold water to cover meat. Insert a meat Newark – Copenhagen thermometer. Add salt, chopped carrots, onions and leeks, bay leaf and peppercorns to the cold water. Bring to a boil and cover with a lid until the meat thermometer shows 185 – 195º is back. F, or until the meat is loosened from the bones. Cooking time is 1.5 – 2 hours. Take the pot off the heat and let stand with lid on for 15 – 20 minutes. In the meantime, begin to cook the extra vegetables. Peel and cut carrots into slices. Wash and cut leeks in small pieces. Boil the vegetables separately in a bit of broth from the meat for 10 – 5 minutes, until they are barely tender. Put the carrots in first, and cook the leeks for about 5 minutes. Remove the meat from the broth. Cut into even slices. To make the sauce, chop the onion and saute in a saucepan with 1/2 Tbsp of butter until softened. In a small bowl, combine flour and milk to create a roux, and add to the onion. Add the beef broth and bring to a boil, stirring consistently, and let the sauce boil for 3 – 5 min- utes. Flavor the sauce with grated horseradish to your liking and a little vinegar and sugar. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve the meat in slices, topped with boiled vegetables and served with boiled potatoes. Add sauce and dill leaf for garnish.

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Patricia Barry Hopewell Junction, N.Y.

When one thinks of witchcraft trials, Finnmark is unlikely to come to mind. The witchcraft trials of the 1600’s were not limit- ed to the well-known Salem (Massachusetts) trials, but were also widespread throughout Europe – including Finnmark. Today the Steilneset Memorial in Vardø commemo- rates those who were executed during that dark time in Finnmark’s history. Vardø is the easternmost town of Nor- way (further east than St. Petersburg, Rus- sia), remotely situated in eastern Finnmark in the off the coast of the Varanger Peninsula. It was in Vardø and nearby Vadsø where most of those ac- cused of witchcraft lived, more here than Photo: John W. Barry anywhere else in Norway. This building memorializes the 91 women and men who were executed during the witchcraft trials. The Steilneset Memorial, completed in 2011, is a collaboration between architect Peter Zumthor and artist Louise Bourgeois. deal” in which the accused would be thrown The location of the memorial eerily adds to into water with his or her hands and feet tied. Solve Nilsdatter one’s visit. Fittingly, it sits on a barren and A person who floated would be considered exposed rise of land along the ocean, where guilty, while a person who sank and drowned the gusty wind can be heard and felt not only would be considered innocent. Some were outside the memorial but also within. found guilty simply for refusing to confess. Steilneset is composed of two struc- Most sentences were death by fire at the tures. One is made of glass and steel. Its stake. focus is a chair with flames emanating from The Steilneset Guidebook summarizes it, suggesting the image of execution by fire their stories. “The texts serve as a reminder and emphasized by surrounding mirrors. of how the injustice of an implacable judicia- The second structure is a narrow, 400- ry affects a community. They also reflect the foot long, fabric-covered “cocoon” suspend- diversity, imagination, stamina and strength ed from an exterior wood frame. This houses of the people involved.” a dark hallway with 91 plaques for the 91 Steilneset is part of Norway’s National men and women who were executed from Tourist Routes (Nasjonale turistveger). “Na- 1600 to 1692 for practicing witchcraft (135 tional Tourist Routes are beautiful drives were prosecuted). 91 small windows and with that little bit ex- bare light bulbs provide tra…each of the 18 Photo: John W. Barry minimal illumination. routes has its own his- 91 plaques line the narrow hallway, minimally illuminated by It is in this hall that tory and character.” small windows and bare light bulbs. the individual stories (from http://www.nas- of these 77 women and jonaleturistveger.no). 14 men are humanized. Also on the Varanger Brought before the court in Kiberg on a trip to Hell and at a witch gathering The exhibit displays National Tourist Route on 12 January 1663 on the mountain Domen each person’s name, and near Steilneset is – that the evil Satan blew on a lur horn biographical informa- Vardøhus festning, built ACCUSED of practicing witchcraft and played on a zither for them tion, accusations against in the 1300’s and site of – that she was at Dovre Mountain on them, confessions, and many witchcraft trials. CONFESSED she knew witchcraft Christmas night, where Liiren lost a shoe convictions. To read The northeast end of the in a dance with the Devil their stories is sobering. Varanger National Tour- Brought before the court at – that Satan, in the spirit of a big, Accusations ist Route is the narrow Vardøhus Fortress on 29 January 1663 black, long dog, poured them beer and against these women road to Hamningberg, wine from a bowl and men and their con- the most unique part CONFESSED: – that she together with other witches fessions, obtained with of the Varanger tour- – that she learnt witchcraft from Inge- tried to cast a spell over Jens Ottesen’s ship or without torture, ist route. This must-see borg in Hamningberg, who was executed – that she used pins to conjure evil wove convoluted tales. Photo: John W. Barry road passes through – that she received her witchcraft via into the governor’s hand because he was Solve Nilsdatter’s story Flames emanating from the chair suggest moonscape-like terrain the image of execution by fire. fish (smootching) and some beer, from stern with them (see sidebar) is typi- and along pre-ice age which she got sick – Accused Margrette (Jonsdatter) for cal. Common themes beaches. At the end lies – that the Evil One came to her as the having cast a spell over the sleigh of Sher- seem incongruous and the abandoned fishing spirit of a dog, which changed into a man iff Jørgen Friis at times darkly humorous from today’s per- village of Hamningberg, a preserved pre-war – that she pledged to serve her god, spective, such as learning witchcraft through village and one of the few places in Finn- who was called Zacharias, and received in Found guilty in the use of witchcraft tainted milk or beer, like Solve; passing on mark not burned during World War II. return the promise of wealth witchcraft powers through an object such as Steilneset and the Vardø area could be – that she tried the witchcraft by giv- Sentenced to death by flames and a piece of bread and butter, like Kirsten the your destination if you are looking for the ing a fish to a cat and saying, “One now to bonfire Maidservant; causing the death of a person road less traveled – and if you are looking for the Devil!”, whereupon it burst or animal, like Guri Olufsdatter, accused a memorial and a history that can be found – that she, Sigri and several others From the plaque for Solve Nilsdatter of casting a spell on Emich Jørgensen, who only here. Steilneset highlights the dark days hunted fish from land with seaweed at Steilneset – Translated by Matthew T. drowned at sea. of the witchcraft trials in Finnmark, as no – that she on Midsummer night was Barry Some were subjected to the “water or- other place in Norway can do. 10 • september 6, 2013 norwegian american weekly Roots & Connections Norwegian American Weekly Calendar Photo of the Week Puzzles with Sölvi Dolland

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George Harold Duckworth, Colonel two sons during Army postings ranging from During my junior year in college our early church all the disciples did not be- U.S. Army (retired), passed away at age 98 Ft. Lewis, Wash., to Panama Canal Zone track team consisted of eight men. We had come dynamic evangelists. They were not on Aug. 16, 2013, in Farmington, New Mex- jungle training 1948 – 1951. a good dash man, a couple of good dis- all writers of a Gospel or famous teachers. ico. Major Duckworth graduated 1952 from tance runners, a middle distance man, a The ministry of the Gospel demanded men George was born Dec. 3, 1914, in rural Command and General Staff College, and hurdler, a weight man and two excellent and women of various talents and abilities. Shelburn, Ind. As a teen he made money fur- was promoted to Lt. Colonel in 1954. He quarter milers. Because each man on our It still does today. For this reason we need trapping and hunting, known as a crack shot. was among the 1955 first official group of team was a specialist in a different event, to consider our brothers and sisters in the Six feet tall, George played high school foot- U.S. Army Advisors sent to South Vietnam. we were able to win several of the meets faith as valuable teammates. When we do ball, and was president of his class of 1932. 1956 – 1959 in Washington, D.C., Lt. in which we participated. this we will foster in ourselves and in the In the “Great Depression,” he joined the Ci- Col. Duckworth commanded 2nd Battalion I still keep in touch with several mem- church the feeling of oneness our Lord de- vilian Conservation Corps cutting roads and of 3rd Inf. Regt. “Old Guard,” responsible bers of that team because we developed a sired for us from the start. firebreaks in California forests. Returning for military security of the White House, and camaraderie and a oneness that was quite When Jesus left his disciples behind, home, he worked in construction and as a honor guards for Pres. Eisenhower and visit- remarkable. Fortunately for our team, we he desired that they be one and that they bricklayer. ing Shah of , King Saud, King Hussein were all different. Very early on we devel- have a sense of unity and purpose that Early in 1941, George applied for pilot and Queen Elizabeth. oped a respect and appreciation for what would keep them together. Christians of training, but was inducted by the Army in Duckworth’s WWII winter combat ex- each member of the team could do. If we every generation have recognized this call April; he rose quickly to Staff Sergeant and periences led to 1959 – 1962 duties at Ft. had all been alike and competed against for unity to be extremely important. We on to Officers School. Winter 1942 – ’43, Wainwright, Alaska, supervising Arctic each other, we could never have devel- have sought ways of bringing Christians 2nd Lt. Duckworth trained on snowshoes training. oped the oneness that eventually was ours. together for our common purpose – the and skis for a proposed attack on German- 1962 – 1970, Col. Duckworth was as- From the very beginning the family of proclamation of the Gospel. held Norway, later cancelled. signed to new Combat Developments Com- Christ has resembled my track team. In the Shipped out with 2nd Infantry Division, mand at Ft. Belvoir, Va., planning future 1st Lt. Duckworth led a platoon in D-day Army equipment and tactics that might be 1944 invasion of France, soon promoted to needed worldwide, looking ahead into the Funeral Home Captain as company commander. After six 21st Century. 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He was drafted He is survived by his wife, 5 children, into service May 25, 1946 and was stationed 11 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, 2 gift, too! on Okinawa as a military occupational spe- sisters – Gertrude Young and Rachel Ame- cialist automotive mechanic, 2nd echelon. lianovich, sisters-in-law, and many nieces, On October 5, 1950, he married Everall nephews, cousins, as well as lots of wonder- Cornell, the love of his life. Together, they ful relatives in Norway. raised 5 children: Loretta (Charles) Goodlet, The family would like to offer thanks to Carla (Vincent) Schinker, Theodore (Tam- the first responders of the Washington Island my) Jorgenson, Wendy (Steven) Wold, and Rescue Squad, the medical staff at Ministry Rex Jorgenson and friend Janet. Health Care in Sturgeon Bay and St. Vin- ****** He worked 36 years for the Town of cent’s Hospital, Peter and Ellie McClanathan Washington, later becoming foreman of the for the hours they spent encouraging and Just $59 for 47 issues town crew, constructing and maintaining the praying with us, and to Dr. Hogan for being roads, until he retired in 1988. He also built as much a friend as a doctor. Call (800) 305-0217 or email [email protected] for details 12 • september 6, 2013 norwegian american weekly Arts & Style < happiest From page 4 even better match. We can’t wait to provide ‘cocktail’ dressing for the modern men and It was great fun,” said Becky Idstrom, Edito- women of the region.” Calendar of Events rial Assistant at Vesterheim. “I am thrilled that Moods is opening a Gary Gandrud, Consul of Norway in retail destination in the most important Nor- What’s going on in your neighborhood? Minneapolis, greets the arrival of the store wegian community in the U.S. (outside of with enthusiasm. “Moods of Norway is an Norway) ” said Moods of Norway, U.S. CEO exciting Norwegian company that demon- George Santacroce. “This opening signifies Calr ifo nia the Center, 2000 Hollywood Drive, York, strates the creative enthusiasm and success our national rollout of freestanding Moods Lefse making workshop Penn. Irene Levin Berman, the author of that is Norway today. They have the potential branded retail locations that will bring this Sept. 21 “We Are Going to Pick Potatoes,” will to reach generations that will see a Norway innovative, refreshingly fun-loving brand Vista, Calif. speak about her experience with the Nor- that they can relate to. With 42 million visi- to the American market. The city of Minne- It’s that time of year again! The annual wegian Holocaust. Refreshments avail- tors a year, the Mall of America is a perfect apolis had already welcomed us with open Lefse making workshop will be Satur- able. $5/person. Questions and RSVP place for them. Their Grand Opening ‘Really arms.” day, Sept. 21, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at call (717) 793-7428. Ms. Berman’s book Really Blonde Party’ is demonstrative of this Meanwhile, Moods of Norway’s other Norway Hall. At the workshop, you will is available on Amazon.com. ideal.” two U.S. locations, in Los Angeles, Calif. learn all the steps of making lefse, start- Moods of Norway is just as excited to and New York City, are continuing to thrive. ing from the boiled potatoes to sampling Utah team up with the people of Minneapolis, “The reception in SOHO has been fan- the finished lefse. Please bring 5 lbs. of Norwegian Genealogy Research Tour both in terms of fashion and heritage. “The tastic,” says Dahlkvist. “We are getting new boiled potatoes or a batch of prepared Oct. 27 – Nov. 3 four seasons work very well for the Moods local and international clients daily and the lefse potatoes. Bags of flour would also Salt Lake City, Utah of Norway collections,” says Dahlkvist, “and interest from stylist and press has been over- be welcome. Please bring your lefse You are invited to join the Norwegian the strong Scandinavian heritage makes it an whelming in a good way.” making equipment if you have any American Genealogical Center in Madi- but you are welcome if you don’t have son, Wis. for a genealogical tour to the any! For more information contact Lisa world-famous Family History Library of < oil Haavig. Email: [email protected]. Cell/ the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day From page 5 most heavily concentrated near Williston and Text: (760) 717-2471. Home: (760) 757- Saints located in Salt Lake City, Utah. diminishing to the edges of the bowl’s rim. 7441. Participating in this tour will give you Deeper still in history is the prime land The Expo was held at the State Fair- an opportunity to work with the largest of the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Na- grounds in Minot. A stream of 2,500 attend- Cdolora o collection of genealogical materials in tion on the Ft. Berthold Reservation, where ees wandered the corridors over three days, the first refinery is being built in the United Colorado’s Sons of Norway turns 40! the world! Jerry Paulson will assist you viewing and interconnecting with the 280 Sept. 21 with your research and be available for States since 1975. American Indians are vendors who occupied the booths. Turquoise Colorado Springs, Colo. personal consultation. Class instructor known to have inhabited this land for 11,000 balloons floating by a string tied to a booth Event sponsored by Fjelleheim #6-107, is Jerry Paulson, Director of Research years. indicated that the vendor is hiring and seek- Colorado’s Pioneer Lodge. Anniversary at the NAGC & NL Jerry has extensive Tom Rolfstad, Executive Director of ing employees. From the mezzanine’s bird’s Celebration with social at 5:00 p.m. experience as a genealogical researcher. the Williston Economic Development Cor- eye view of the exhibit floor, the colorful $20.00 cost for dinner. Program begins The Salt Lake Plaza Hotel has been cho- poration, gave an eye-opening presentation balloons bobbed like fishermen’s corks on a at 6:00 p.m., prepay only by Sept. 13. sen for the overnight accommodations on the opportunities and challenges in Wil- non-so-quiet pond, hoping to attract employ- Bunads encouraged. Viking Hall, 1045 because it is located next to the library. liston, the fastest growing “Micropolitan” ees. Ford Street. For more information call Contact Jerry Paulson at (608) 255-2224 community in the Nation for the second year. Although job opportunities are plenti- (720) 470-4961 or email: bergenorsk@ or at [email protected], if you would Tom is a third generation Norwegian ful in area towns and in the Bakken field, the comcast.net. On the web at http://www. like further information. American. His father was the attorney for high paying jobs are largely in crews and of- sonsofnorwaycs.com. the Henry O. Bakken family to negotiate the ten in harsh working conditions, while jobs Wios sc n in lease for oil royalties. He essentially rep- for spouses (often living in RVs or campers) Misa nne ot 23rd Annual Scandinavian Festival resents “all of Norway” in his genealogy: seem to be in the lower spectrum of employ- Leiv Eriksson International Festival Oct. 5 paternal grandfather (PGF) from Prestfoss, ment, often without benefits, such as health Sept. 29 – Oct. 13 New Berlin, Wis. (PGM) from Lista, (MGF) from Lilleham- care and perks. Truck drivers, after a seven- Minneapolis, Minn. Join us in celebrating the cultures of mer, and (MFM) from Gudbransdalen. day training course for licensing and certifi- The Leiv Eriksson International Festival Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Swen- The original ancestral family name was cates, can earn $90,000. was formed in 1987 under the leadership den at the 23nd Annual Scandinavian Torgersen, but at immigration, the neighbor- At a reception mixer on Wednesday eve- of Pastor John Mauritzen, Mindekirken Festival at the Elementry ing farm name was adopted, which is still in ning, the mezzanine was jammed with peo- (The Norwegian Lutheran Memorial School, 4225 S. Calhoun Road in New the family in the Sigdal Valley, as Tom’s great ple, busily networking or rehashing episodes Church in Minneapolis) and members of Berlin, Wis. This year’s entertainment grandfather was the only one of ten children from the “field” or from the exhibit floor. the Danish, Finnish, Icelandic, Norwe- will feature Danish Trobadour Flemming to emigrate from Norway to America. Pages of seminars were listed in the gian and Swedish communities to estab- Behrend is booked for Scand Fest 2013. “The Bakken field is not a boom like in expo booklet, highlighting the 47 learning lish an annual festival to celebrate Nor- Traditional entertainment by the Lyk- the past,” he said, “It’s a booming industry opportunities to sit-in for an hour and listen dic cultural roots in the United States. keringen Youth/Adult Norwegian Folk that will produce for 30 – 40 years. It was to the “scoop” from an expert. Over the years, the events have brought Dancers, the Linde-Kipakat Folk Danc- ninth in the country four years ago. Now it is The seminars were where the nitty-grit- top-ranked Nordic talent to the Festival. ers, Lekespel-Scandinavian “Gammel- ranked second in production.” ty issues of “Quality of Life” were discussed This helps us all explore the values and dans” Music, and Lee Hoofnagle on the “New job growth is at 35,000 today,” from the point-of-view of community devel- goals of today’s and Finnish Kantele will also be provided. he said, “with the expectation of reaching opment, protection of the environment and share them with other Nordic Americans. There will be traditional arts and crafts, 50,000 when the growth is expected to sta- its resources, and the wellbeing of people. It also gives the Nordic community an sales exhibits, a Bunad show, and ethnic bilize and carry forward through 2050. Jobs Where discussion seemed “muddy” opportunity to share its heritage with all foods representing the Nordic countries. will progressively transition into careers in was in the definition of “Quality of Life” citizens. For more information contact Events for the kids as well. Genealogy energy,” he said. by participants, or in the concept of “well- Mindekirken – The Norwegian Lutheran Specialists will be available again this “Job multipliers for spin-off jobs are being” stemming from the oil development Memorial Church – 924 East 21st Street, year for those interested in learning how rated at 2.633 in the community. Over 400 in regional towns, especially in smaller rural Minneapolis, MN 55404 – Block of E. to research their Scandinavian family oilfield businesses are currently located in towns without much infrastructure in place. Franklin Ave. at 10th Ave. So. – (handi- history. Doors are open from 10 a.m. to Williston, which is the ‘home’ of the top ten N.D. has a $2 billion surplus in the cap accessible) phone – (612) 874-0716 6 p.m. Admission is $8 for adults and $2 International Oilfield Service companies.” State-owned Bank of N.D. One-third of oil – www.mindekirken.org. for kids 4 through 12. Children under 4 “About 6,000 jobs are available to be revenues go into a trust fund. Farm families are free. Parking is free! For more infor- filled in the area. We’re probably the only get 11.5% of every barrel produced. Of every Pnns e ylVANia mation, call (262) 895-6419, (262) 797- place in the country where our unemploy- 18 wells, the taxpayers of the State of North Cross Cultural and Author Event 8146, or visit www.nordiccouncil.com. ment rate is consistently at 0%,” Tom re- Dakota own a producing well. Three-year Sept. 29 ported. “Currently, 7,000 wells are operat- leases for land run as high as $2,000 per acre York, Penn. ing. Over 2,000 wells are drilled every year. in prime areas. The Sons of Norway Bondelandet Lodge Expectations are that the field will stabilize Tom summed it up. “N.D. can help build and the York Jewish Community Center at 50,000 wells.” a Nation…significantly reduce our depen- will be having a special cross-cultural The Bakken Oil Basin represents boom, dency on foreign oil…impact deficits…and event on Sunday, September 29, 2 p.m. at bustle and new business over a wide range of the technologies of today that increases pro- land, stretching from portions of Saskatch- duction will improve as time goes on. It’s a Send your event to [email protected] or call (206) 784-4617 ewan and Manitoba, spreading across a large booming industry.” section of western N.D., skirting a corner of to be added to the Norwegian American Weekly! Wyoming, and dipping into South Dakota. See next week’s issue for the next part of Event listings are free, but space is limited. Please contact us at least one month prior to event. The basin is shaped like a bowl where oil is this Bakken Oil Field series! norwegian american weekly september 6, 2013 • 13 In your neighborhood Ceremony to remember! Bestefars hjørne Norsk Høstfest’s opening ceremony on Oct. 1 will feature Frank Sinatra Jr. and the Minot Symphony Orchestra A feature column by Leslee Lane Hoyum

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It’s been a favorite tradition for many years – and this year, the Norsk Høstfest’s Opening Ceremony will be a night you’ll never forget! Before the first full day of Høstfest fes- tivities, North America’s largest Scandina- vian festival will present a special tribute to the Nordic nations at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 1, in the Great Hall of the Vikings. The elab- orate event will feature a star-studded lineup of performers and musicians, including the collaboration of Frank Sinatra, Jr. and the full Minot Symphony Orchestra.

An exclusive event Høstfest attendees have more than just big-name entertainment to look forward to at this year’s Opening Ceremony; a long- Photo: Leslee Lane Hoyum standing tradition of and Scan- Ingrid Stange couldn’t stop thinking about Marte Dalelv, 24, a young Norwegian awaiting an appeal hearing in Dubai. dinavian pride will be on full display. The celebration will open dramatically, bringing Høstfest-goers to the edge of their seats. The < freedom excitement continues as Finnish fiddle band From page 1 the world most people everywhere want.” Frigg raises the bar for an electrifying eve- By early Sunday evening, more than Photo courtesy Norsk Høstfest ning. 70,000 had signed on, including politicians, Frank Sinatra, Jr. and the Minot Symphony Or- done around the house.” But it wasn’t meant movie stars, and everyday people. The pres- During Norsk Høstfest’s exclusive chestra will perform live after the Norsk Høstfest to be. Stange couldn’t stop thinking about sure worked. On Monday, July 22, Marte was Medley of Flags, audience members can Opening Ceremony held at 7 p.m., Tuesday night. Marte Dalelv, 24, a young Norwegian await- allowed to leave Dubai. It took one woman expect a truly unique celebration of Scan- ing an appeal hearing in Dubai. dinavian heritage that is bigger and more who started a grassroots campaign just three Earlier in the year, Dalelv reported to days to free a young woman, something gov- reverent than ever. The Minot Symphony and the full Minot Symphony Orchestra. Dubai police that a colleague pulled her ernments had been unable to do because of Orchestra, soloists, and the Western Plains Frank Sinatra, Jr. has long been deliver- into his hotel room and raped her. Reports the protocol of government-to-government Children’s Choir will take center stage to ex- ing the timeless music that his father made allege the two attended a company get- negotiations. ecute the powerful medley in a performance famous. His career has spanned seven full together where they drank alcoholic bever- At the moment Dalelv was released, unlike any ever seen before. length and numerous appearances ages. Dalelv insists that after the gathering Stange received a text message from her Event organizer Rolf Stang expects at- on television programs and specials. Typi- she only asked him to help her find her room assistant. It simply said: “Marte is free.” tendees to be enthralled by the Minot Sym- cally touring with his own orchestra, “Sina- when the alleged incident occurred. Stange’s tears flowed. “I couldn’t have been phony Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. tra Sings Sinatra” has delighted audiences Dalelv immediately reported the rape happier,” said Stange. “I sat back and looked Scott Seaton. across the country for years. to local police. They were unsympathetic to at my husband and said, ‘Well, I guess I “Seaton brings impressive nuance and But according to Norsk Høstfest presi- her accusation and, instead, arrested her. She didn’t get much accomplished this weekend, directorial skills that really make music dent David Reiten, Sinatra’s upcoming per- subsequently was found guilty of having sex since I spent the whole time at my comput- communicate,” Stang said. “The Sympho- formance in Minot will be a completely new outside marriage, drinking and making false er’.” He just looked at her and smiled. ny’s tribute to the Nordic nations will be one experience. statements and sentenced to 16 months in You may wonder what became of the for the books.” “This is a unique opportunity for Mi- jail by the Gulf Arab Emirate. alleged rapist. He was pardoned after being The Opening Ceremony will reach a cli- not,” Reiten said. “To have a legend like “I wondered what I would have done sentenced to 13 months in prison for alco- mactic end, setting the stage for an unforget- Frank Sinatra, Jr. performing with our own had Marte been my daughter,” continued hol consumption and sex outside marriage. table week. Minot Symphony Orchestra is a once-in-a- Stange. “I knew I had to do something.” And Why not rape? According to Al Jazeera, in lifetime event.” she did. Stange immediately created a Face- Frank Sinatra, Jr. the United Arab Emirates, as in some other book page called Marte’s Mothers, calling countries using Islamic law, a rape convic- After the Opening Ceremony con- Tickets for Opening Ceremony and for Marte’s release. “Since I am not too com- tion may require either a confession or the cludes, Frank Sinatra, Jr., son of legendary Frank Sinatra, Jr. are still available. Re- puter savvy, I could get only 50 friends on at testimony of four adult male witnesses. musician and actor Frank Sinatra, will take serve your tickets online at hostfest.com or a time and that wasn’t going to do much,” center stage with his 14-piece touring band by phone at (701) 852-2368. said Stange. “I had to do more. Ingrid Stange is founder and CEO of “I called a colleague and he was able Partnership for Change, a non-profit based to set up another Facebook page, which he in Oslo, Norway with a mission to improve called Release Marte, and was able to popu- society by activating cross sector collabo- Neighborhood News & Notes late it quickly; so we moved on to Twitter, ration and social innovation, http://www. too. But we still needed more people to pfchange.org. know about Marte Dalelv. at your wedding? Did you dance to his mu- The beat goes on in Brooklyn “My next move was to turn to a web site sic at Norway Hall? Memories of the Miss Take a walk down memory lane and cel- at www.Avaaz.org. There I could initiate a Norway Contest? Høstfest? Syttende Mai ebrate the music of Walter Eriksson, beloved petition asking people to sign on and urge Be our friend on celebrations in Brooklyn? Knighted by King performing artist, composer and arranger government to work harder to free Marte,” Olav V of Norway, Walter was loved by the who lived in Brooklyn, N.Y. all his life while continued Stange. Avaaz, which means voice Facebook! Norwegian and Scandinavian community of making so many people happy with his ex- in several European, Middle Eastern and Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. traordinary music. Asian languages, offers a global web move- Bringing all the memories home again, Taken from us too soon, September ment to bring people-powered politics, the join the music party on Sept. 20th. Email 20th marks twenty years since his pass- grassroots, to decision-making everywhere. [email protected], visit www.waltereriks- ing. Smørgåsbandet and his family want to Social media have become power- son.com or www.facebook.com/walteral- invite you to celebrate and remember on ful tools against injustice and to mobilize goteriksson. September 20, 2013, 7 p.m., at the Danish people. They allow Avaaz to carry out its Velkommen! Club in Brooklyn, New York. Did you take mission: “Organize citizens of all nations to (Special Release) facebook.com/naweekly accordion lessons from Walter? Did he play close the gap between the world we have and 14 • september 6, 2013 norwegian american weekly norwegian heritage

< spokane Both Aman and Vieira have been mem- Norwegian Language Corner From page 3 bers since 1985, but in recent years it’s been hard to encourage young people to join, NORWEGIAN FOLK TALES, FAIRY TALES AND TROLLS Aman said. The Spokane group was once one of the “The younger ones don’t join, and the largest Sons of Norway orders in the world, older ones die,” she said. Molstad said, boasting a membership of Susan Kirkeby, who has been a member more than 2,000. It will celebrate its 106th since 1960, attended the auction with her birthday this year. daughter and granddaughter: three genera- With 18 classic folk tales, fairy tales and trolls from Norway in Norwegian and English, “At 106 years, we want to be around for tions of Norwegians who grew up with the “Tuss og ” is now serialized in the Norwegian American Weekly’s Norwegian Language Corner. The stories are from the col- another hundred,” she said. organization. lections of Peter Christen Asbjørnsen and Jørgen Moe, and retold by Øyvind Dybvad, Gard Espeland, Velle Espeland, Johannes Farestveit and Nana Rise-Lynum. “Tuss og Troll” was edited, designed and published by Deb Nelson Gourley of Astri My Astri But membership has declined to 297. The last couple of weeks haven’t felt publishing. Copyright © Norsk Barneblad. With such a small group, it’s too expensive real for Kirkeby. She’ll miss the “memories, to justify staying at the lodge. They’re look- the friendship, the dinners, the dances.” But ing for a smaller, more affordable space. once she saw everything laid out for auction, “We’re hoping to focus more on our the fact that it was over sunk in. membership and less on light bulbs,” Mol- “I never felt it until I walked in today,” stad said. she said. Maxine Aman and Lucille Vieira wan- Tami Kirkeby, Susan Kirkeby’s daugh- dered through the banquet hall, looking at ter, said she was raised in the club and the items for sale. planned to do the same with her daughter, Tables were stacked high with ’70s- 10-year-old Anna. style dishes. Several stood unplayed “She won’t get to experience all that,” and ready to go to new owners. Even the red she said, tears in her eyes. vinyl bar and the parquet floor were on their way out. This article is being reprinted with the “Everything goes!” signs dotted across permission of The Spokesman-Review. the space read.

Bamse Brakar Bruin the Bear

Bonden låg i hesja og velte lau- The farmer was at the haydrying rack vkjerv til han trudde han hadde fullt piling the bundles of leafy branches until he lass på sleden. Men då han skulle til thought he had a full load on the sled. But å gyrda lasset, hadde han korkje hest when he was about to tie down the load, he eller slede. Så måtte han traska etter og had neither horse nor sled. So he trudged off finna att hesten sin. Han både gjekk og to find his horse. He walked and he ran, but sprang, men hesten såg han ikkje likt til the horse he did not find hide or hair of. nokon stad. After a while, he met the peddler. Om ei stund møtte han kræmaren. “Have you seen a horse and sled?” he asked — Har du møtt nokon hest og slede? sa the peddler. “No,” said the peddler, “but I han til kræmaren. — Nei, sa kræmaren, met the tax collector farther down. He was men eg møtte futen nedpå her. Han for going so fast; he was probably on his way to så fort; han skulle visst bort og flå eink- flog someone.” van. A while later he met the penniless Ei stund etter møtte han fattigkjer- woman. “Have you seen a horse and sled?” ringa. — Har du møtt nokon hest og he asked the woman. “No,” said the woman, Photos courtesy of Sons of Norway Tordenskjold Lodge 2-005 Tordenskjold Lodge celebrated their 105th Anniversary with a dinner in September 2012. “We hope slede? sa han til kjerringa. Nei, sa kjer- “but I met the pastor down yonder. He was to be around another 100 years as an organization. We are looking forward to being able to focus ringa, men eg møtte presten nedpå her. probably on his way to visit the sick or dy- on our members and our community rather than replacing light bulbs in our building,” said Cultural Han skulle visst i soknebod, for han for ing as he was driving so fast; and he was on Director Anne Molstad. så fort, og bondeskyss hadde han. a farmer’s sled.” Til sist møtte bonden reven. — Har Finally, the farmer met the fox. “Have du møtt nokon hest og slede? sa bon- you seen a horse and sled?” asked the farm- den. — Ja, svara Mikkel, men Bamse er. “Yes,” answered Mikkel, “and Bruin the Brakar sat på og køyrde som han hadde bear was sitting on the sled; he was driving stoli både hest og reiskap. — Han so fast, as if he had stolen both the horse and køyrer vel i hel hesten, sa bonden. — the sled.” “He will probably kill my horse Så drag av han pelsen og steik han på by driving so fast,” said the farmer. “Then gloa, sa Mikkel. skin him and cook him on the coals,” said — Men får du att hesten din, så Mikkel. kunne du skyssa meg over fjellet, sa “If you get your horse back, then you reven. — Kva gjev du for skyssen? sa could give me a ride over the mountain,” bonden. Du kan få vått og turt, kva du said the fox. “What would you give for vil, sa reven, alltid får du like mykje av the ride?” asked the farmer. “You can have meg som av Bamse Brakar. — Ja, møt something big or something small, whatever meg her i morgon ved dette leitet, sa you want,” said the fox, “you will always bonden. get as much from me as from Bruin the Han skjøna nok at Mikkel gjorde bear.” “Ok, meet me here tomorrow at this narr av han og var ute med revestrekane time then,” said the farmer. sine. Så tok han med ei ladd børse på He understood that Mikkel was mak- sleden, og då Mikkel kom og tenkte ing fun of him and was being a trickster. So Join our community! han skulle få friskyss, fekk han ein ha- he took a loaded gun on the sled, and when glladning i skrotten. Og så flådde bon- Mikkel came, thinking he would get a ride, den han, og hadde både bjørnehud og he received a shotgun blast to his body. 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