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Editorial In Your Neighborhood On the Edge: New home for Ambitions for Et snøfnugg går The Little Viking Norway aldri alene på fest. Read more on page 6 – Simen Beeder Read more on page 13 Norwegian American Weekly

Vol. 123 No. 4 January 27, 2012 Established May 17, 1889 • Formerly Western Viking and Nordisk Tidende $1.50 per copy Norway.com News Find more at www.norway.com Six months have passed News Changes in Hurtigruten said early on that they were skeptical about the Norway since the cause of fire as stated in the re- port from the Accident Investi- July 22 bombing gation Board. Now Det Norske and shootings Veritas delivered a report that outlines a different sequence of events. “The DNV report Ke l s e y La r s o n confirms what our experienced Copy Editor chief has said, that the loose bolts on the fuel pump is a con- “Six months have passed since sequence of the fire, and not the last sign of life from you on that the cause,” said Operating Of- rainy summer day in July. This has ficer of Hurtigruten Day Arne been a difficult day, but I have been Wenzel to New Scientist. to your grave and brushed away (blog.norway.com/category/ the snow from the pictures, hearts, news) flowers, birds and other things that Culture we and your friends have left :-) Miss you – you are always in my A new survey shows that 12 heart. Love, mom.” percent of respondents partici- “I cannot believe that six pated in religious ceremonies months have passed. We miss you. after the terrorist acts of July Although the days go by, time 22. In Oslo and Akershus area, about 20 percent of people at- Photo: Christy Olsen Field tended these markers, writes See > reflection, page 6 An impromptu flower memorial in Oslo in the days after the July 22 bombing and shootings. Our Country. In the survey, the concept of religious celebra- tions was extended to include laying down flowers or light- Honored for service Andsnes on US tour ing candles in or outside the Christening of D/S Hestmanden brought church, in addition to religious Pianist Leif Ove services. Typically, between 2 together 240 krigsseilere from World War II Andsnes visits eight and 3 percent of the population attend Sunday church services. cities in February (blog.norway.com/category/ culture) Sp e c i a l Re l e a s e

Continuing his multi-season “Beethoven Journey,” the cele- What’s inside? brated Norwegian pianist Leif Ove News 2-3 Andsnes returns to the U.S. for an Business 4 eight-city U.S. receital tour that features performances in the fol- Research & Education 5 Photo: Felix Broede Opinion 6-7 See > Andsnes, page 11 Pianist Leif Ove Andsnes Taste of Norway 8 Travel 9 Roots & Connections 10 Rykhus is Telemark champ Obituaries & Religion 11 Norwegian wins Arts & Style 12 Photo: Lori Vedvik women’s first world In Your Neighborhood 13 Olav D. Vedvik (left) and Alfred Ulversoy attended the christening of the D/S cup for Telemark Norwegian Heritage 14 Hestmanden in November 2011. They served together as krigsseilere (war sail- Sports 15 ors) during World War II. No r w a y Po s t

o r i e d v i k King Harald! $1 = NOK 5.8722 L V Norway’s Sigrid Rykhus won Lake Telemark, N.J. Olav, Alfred, and approxi- updated 1/23/2012 the first women’s world cup Tele- mately 240 other krigsseilere, or In comparison mark skiing competition of the sea- war sailors, were invited to Kris- On Nov. 22, 2011, Olav D. Ve- son in Bohinj, Slovenia on Jan. 22, 12/23/2011 5.9743 tiansand, Norway, to be part of the dvik, 90, and Alfred Ulversoy, 88, ahead of Swiss Amelie Reymond. 7/23/2011 5.4145 christening of the D/S Hestman- 1/23/2011 5.8182 long-time residents of Rockaway Norway’s Thea Smedheim Township, N.J., met His Majesty See > sailors, page 13 Lunde captured third place. Photo: Dagbladet Ap har ikke de endelige tallene før om et par uker, men allerede ved utgan- gen av september meldte landsstyret at det var registrert 10.000 nye medlem- mer av rundt 60.000 totalt. AUF hadde på samme tidspunkt fått ca. 3.000 nye medlemmer, et tall som nok vil være større ved årsskiftet. Høyre fikk 5.000 nye betalende medlemmer i 2011 og slo sin interne mål- setting med ett år. Venstre fikk i underkant av 1.000 nye medlemmer. Norwegian american weekly Online: blog.norway.com/category/news January 27, 2012 • 3 News Use moderation This week on Norway.com PST chief resigns under fire Smoking may be banned during work Norwegian politicians hours call for moderation in Minster of Health Anne-Grethe Strøm- Erichsen wants to ban ten-packs of cigarettes, salary negotations and also considers it likely that employers will ban smoking for their employees during work hours. The health minister warns Ju l i e Ry l a n d Norway Post about tighter rules and regulations regarding smoking, and says that only allowing the sale of 20-packs of cigarettes was one of the suggestions presented at a hearing in Salary moderation is a critical contribu- parliament. Strøm-Erichsen told NRK that tor in order to avoid an economical crisis like this is something that is being practiced in the one in the Euro zone, according to Erna several other countries, and will help show Solberg, leader of the Conservative Party teens how much smoking actually costs. (Høyre). (NRK) In this year’s salary negotiations peo- ple will have to show moderation, and it is NCSE award to Gro Harlem Brundtland crucial that the leaders set a good example, Gro Harlem Brundtland, former Prime Solberg tells Dagens Næringsliv. “This is an Minister of Norway and former Secretary important part of how we face this crisis.” Photo: Ministry of Justice and the Police General of the World Health Organisation Earlier this year, during a seminar for Janne Kristiansen (shown here in a 2010 photo) resigned Jan. 19 from her post as chief of the Police has been given the U.S. NCSE Lifetime the Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise, Security Service after mentioning Norway had military intelligence agents working in Pakistan. Achievement Award. The award was Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg also encour- presented at the National Council for aged executives to be careful when negotiat- St a f f Co m p i l a t i o n it quits on Jan. 18. During a hearing in front Science and the Environment (NCSE)’s ing their salaries for 2012. Norwegian American Weekly of the July 22nd Commission, she leaked annual National Congress in Washington, Solberg argues that Norwegian business that Norway has military intelligence agents D.C. Brundtland received the prize “for Janne Kristiansen, the chief of the Nor- operating in Pakistan. decades of leadership in science, policy and wegian Police Security Service (PST), called the environment.” She is the first person See > moderation, page 11 See > Kristiansen, page 11 outside the U.S. to receive this prize. (Norway Post) Norway pledges $300 million/year to Best showing in 50 years Growing up green world’s power Norway will spend NOK 1.8 billion (USD Northern Lights 300 million) a year to devise ways to help some of the world’s poorest people get expected to be their better access to energy and to develop a new brightest in decades market-based system to limit emissions from global energy production, a foreign ministry this winter official said Jan. 18. Norway expects to launch a plan by June that will help poor countries invest in new, more efficient St a f f Co m p i l a t i o n power plants. The Energy+ Partnership Norwegian American Weekly will see Norway, U.K., France, Denmark, Switzerland, Netherlands and South Korea According to experts, the northern give money to Bhutan, Ethiopia, Kenya, lights over Norway will be the strongest in Liberia, Maldives, Morocco, Nepal, Senegal 50 years. and Tanzania. Catching the northern lights is on many (Reuters) people’s “bucket list” or things to do before one dies, and it is a major draw for tourists Oslo attracts more “coffee tourists” coming to Norway. People travel from all Oslo has established itself as a magnet Photo: Julia Naglestad / The Royal Court over the world to catch a glimpse of the fa- for coffee lovers around the world. In HRH Princess Ingrid Alexandra turned eight mous phenomenon. mid-January, delegates from Norsk years old on Jan. 21. In Alta, located in the northern county of Kaffeinformasjon traveled to India to “teach Finnmark, is one of the locations where the Sp e c i a l Re l e a s e the world some of the secrets” of Norway’s lights can be seen most frequently, and the coffee success. The association was invited by the India International Coffee Festival local tourism industry is very pleased with On Jan. 21, Her Royal Highness Princess the forecast. to conduct a workshop entitled “Perfect Ingrid Alexandra turned eight years old. The Brewing.” Photo: AuroraBorealis.no / www.visitnorway.com (Kaffe.no) Northern lights in Lofoten, Norway. See > lights, page 7 See > Princess, page 10 Enjoy Norway all year long. Keep up with Norway and the Norwegian-American community with the only Norwegian newspaper in North America! $ Subscribe – it’s easy! one year subscription: 59 Call us toll-free at $79 in Canada and $179 in Norway and all other countries (800) 305-0217 to start a new subscription

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Exchange Rates Oslo Børs: Week at a Glance (January 23, 2012) Winners Losers Waves of venture capital Norsk Kr. 5.8722 Name NOK Change Name NOK Change Frontline 30.2 9.8% Aker Seafoods 6.8 -8.4% A look at the history of venture capital in Norway Dansk Kr. 5.714 Biotec Pharmacon 6.9 9.5% Birdstep Tech. 0.7 -6.9% Svensk Kr. 6.7406 Bionor Pharma 1.9 9.4% Green Reefers 0.4 -6.5% Kongsberg Auto. Hold. 1.9 7.8% Sparebanken Pluss 143.1 -5.9% Canadian $ 1.0086 Scottish Salmon Co. 2.7 7.2% Sevan Marine 13.4 -5.6% Euro 0.7685 For detailed information about the Oslo Børs, visit www.dn.no.

Photo courtesy of Norsk Hydro Norsk Hydro’s Rjukan plant in 1916, which was later sabatoged by Norwegian resistance fighters dur- ing World War II. The change from rural community to industrial society was rapid.

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“A key aim of Norwegian policy is to promote an equal distribution of paid and un- paid work among dual-earner couples with children. Despite our political aspirations, up until now we have not really known how common this type of family is in Norway to- day,” says Ragni Hege Kitterød, a researcher at Statistics Norway.

Distribution of domestic and professional duties Together with her colleague Trude Lappegård, Kitterød has looked at the over- all distribution of both domestic and profes- sional work duties among women and men. The project has received funding under the Program for Welfare, Working Life and Mi- Photo: Nancy Bundt/www.visitnorway.com A study published by the Research Council of Norway shows a majority dual-earner families in Norway distribute paid and unpaid work between parents. gration (VAM) and the Program for Gender Research at the Research Council of Nor- way. works full-time, and sometimes groups.” Kitterød. Based on a representative survey from more, outside the home. A common feature of all four groups The Neo-Traditional couples often have 2007, their analysis encompasses profes- • “Gender-Equal Light” – 34 per- was that it was the father who most often had a lower level of education. It is also common sionally active women and men who have cent: In this group the mother the main responsibility for maintenance du- for couples to fall into this group if the moth- children between the ages of one and 12. works part-time or a normal full- ties in the home. er has health problems and if one or both The participants were asked to indicate time week. She usually has the spouses work outside of regular, daytime how they distributed household and mainte- main responsibility for the house- 40 percent share equally work hours, such as a night shift or rotation nance chores and child-care duties, as well work, but the couple often shares The researchers concluded that roughly schedule. as how many hours per week they worked the child-care duties equally. The 40 percent of the couples have a gender-equal Overall, child-care duties are more in their main occupation and any side occu- father works full-time, often more, relationship in that the mother and the father evenly distributed than housework. Still, the pations. If they worked overtime or brought outside the home. share both unpaid and paid work equally. father seldom performs the majority of these work home with them, they were to include • “Generalized Gender Equal” – 23 “This situation is most common when tasks. But more domestic duties on the part this in the last category. percent: In this group both the man both, or perhaps just the mother, has a high of the mother are counterbalanced by more and the woman work full-time, and level of education, when both have day jobs professional work on the part of the father. Four types of families some work even more, outside the during regular work hours, and when the To read the full report, visit http://www. The researchers developed a typology – home. Housework and child-care father works in the public sector,” says Ms. ssb.no/publikasjoner/DP/pdf/dp636.pdf. in other words, a summary of the types of duties are shared fairly equally. dual-earner families found in Norway. The • “Specialized Gender Equal” – 18 typology is based on how the couples allo- percent: She works full-time, and MULLAVEY, PROUT, GRENLEY & FOE cate paid work and domestic duties between sometimes more, outside the home. 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 them. The researchers distinguish between He works at least full-time. The four types of couples: mother works outside the home more than the father in only 10 Advice regarding maritime and civil claims, disputes, • “Neo-Traditional” – 25 percent: percent of the cases in the overall commercial transactions and estate planning. One-fourth of the couples were sample. classified as “Neo-Traditional.” Ac- 24001 NW Sixty-fifth P.O. Box 70567 Seattle, WA 98107 cording to Kitterød, in this group “In the last group we saw a general shar- the mother often works part-time ing of the housework and child-care duties, Telephone: (206) 789-2511 Fax: (206) 789-4484 and assumes the main domestic but the distribution was more specialized responsibilities, whereas the father based on the type of task than in the other LUNDE MARINE ELECTRONICS, INC. Education Issue 2012 Sales and Service Does your Scandinavian organization offer a student scholarship? Submit it to us by Seattle,WA Tacoma,WA Dutch Harbor, AK Feb. 1 to be included in our phone (206) 789-3011 phone (253) 627-6968 phone (907) 581-1498 special Education Issue! fax (206)782-3188 fax (253)383-4965 fax (907) 581-1402

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< Andsnes An opinion column about current issues in Norway From page 1 Join the conversation! lowing cities: • Feb. 8: Walt Disney Concert Hall On the EDGE Los Angeles, Calif. Ambitions for Norway • Feb. 9: San Francisco War Memo- By Siv Jensen, leader of the Progress Party rial & Performing Arts Center in San Francisco, Calif. • Feb. 11: Spivey Hall Clayton State While Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg This will lead to a more business friendly workers should be building schools, hospi- University in Morrow, Ga. talks about not having raised taxes since his environment and a more lean and effective tals and roads! • Feb. 12: Music Center at Strath- Red-Green coalition government came into public sector. The Prime Minister accuses the Prog- more Washington, D.C. office in 2005, the truth is that Norwegian Norway needs a more modern and dy- ress Party of being irresponsible when we • Feb. 13: Wesley Monumental Unit- families and businesses are paying NOK namic economy. The Progress Party alterna- propose to spend more of our petroleum ed Methodist Church in Savannah, 300 billion more in taxes in 2012 compared tive budget cuts taxes by NOK 21 billion wealth on infrastructure. He says it will cre- Ga. to 2005. For the Progress Party, which was and slims down the public sector by NOK ate inflation. Yet, the state-owned energy • Feb. 15: Carnegie Hall in New founded to reduce taxes and government in- 15 billion. We are using marginally more company Statkraft is granted oil money to York City, N.Y. tervention, the development is worrying. petroleum money than the government, but invest in windmills! How is it that roads cre- NOK 300 billion (approximately USD we are within the budgetary rule. ate inflation while windmills don’t? • Feb. 17: Memorial Hall at Chapel 50.5 billion) in increased state revenue Number one priority in our alternative Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg and his Hill, N.C. in only seven years is a lot of money! We budget is infrastructure, to which NOK 15 government have spent the last seven years • Feb. 19: Symphony Center in Chi- should all be asking ourselves; how will the billion is allocated. We will not give up un- administrating Norway without any over- cago, Ill. money be spent? What is Prime Minister til we can be proud of the Norwegian infra- reaching plan for the future of our country. Stoltenberg’s ambitious plan for our coun- structure. And we can accomplish this with- Still, the bureaucracy has gotten bigger and The recital program features works by try? How will he exploit this scope of ac- out road tolls or other unfair charges. bigger by the year and ordinary Norwegians Haydn and Chopin that Andsnes performed tion? Unfortunately, there is no plan, and Number two priority in the Progress are financing it all by paying more and more at the time of his debut, but also works that most of our money will go directly to ad- Party alternative budget is health. NOK taxes. I say it’s time to change the course. he is playing for the first time – including ministration and bureaucracy. 2.5 billion is allocated to secure faster pa- The Progress Party has ambitions for Nor- Bartók’s Suite for Piano as well as the first Just before Christmas, the Progress tient treatment. Healthy people work and way. We have shown in our alternative bud- set of Debussy’s Images, which Andsnes Party presented our alternative state budget. pay their taxes, while people waiting for get that another way is possible; smaller calls “some of the greatest piano music ever Our main concern with the government’s treatment don’t. Our priority is therefore government, less bureaucracy, fewer taxes written.” proposed budget is the lack of visions and to reduce waiting lists. In addition, we are and a lean and efficient public sector. The The New York Times has called Andsnes new ideas. Our alternative budget is a re- strengthening the focus on welfare to work parliamentary election is in less than two “a pianist of magisterial elegance, power and sponse to that. We presented our solutions programs to reduce the number of people years and I am looking forward to it! insight,” The World Street Journal followed and our priorities for our country’s oppor- living on welfare. with “one of the most gifted musicians of tunities and challenges. We want to stimu- Number three priority is the police. Siv Jensen is the his generation.” The celebrated Norwegian late productivity and the creation of value, Compared to the government’s proposed Leader of the Progress pianist has won worldwide acclaim and is an to increase participation in the labour force, budget, the Progress Party alternative bud- Party (Fremskrittspar- active recording artist. to improve infrastructure and to focus on get allocates 470 million NOK more to the tiet) and also the parlia- Following his recent performance in research and development. We have to be- police. The tragic events of 22.07.11 have mentary leader for the Pittsburgh, Pa., the Pittsburgh Tribune ob- come better at nourishing entrepreneurship shown that the police is in need of more Progress Party’s group served, “The return of pianist Leif Ove And- and start-up businesses. Ideas created in resources. We need more visible and better in the Storting (The Nor- snes after an absence of eight years is cause Norway should to a greater degree also be equipped police on the streets. wegian Parliament). The classical liberal (libertarian-conservative) for celebration. The performance of Ludwig commercialized in Norway. This will make The bottle necks in our economy must Progress Party is the second largest party in our country better equipped for becoming a be removed in order to strengthen our com- van Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 1 at the Storting and the leading opposition party. knowledge-based nation. petitiveness and our value creation. When Heinz Hall was boldly conceived without Ms. Jensen has been elected member of the being in the least eccentric.” The Montreal Our current strong economic position representatives of the World Bank recently Storting since 1997, representing the district Gazette called his performance of the same should be exploited in order to increase our visited the Norwegian Parliament, their of Oslo. Ms. Jensen is member of the Stand- work with the Montreal Symphony “abso- production capacity and hence our future main advice was for Norway to improve the ing Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence lutely stunning.” welfare. The Progress Party has proposed infrastructure. Improved infrastructure will and member of the Enlarged Foreign Affairs For more information, visit www.and- to reduce both state revenue and expendi- benefit society and increase productivity. Committee. snes.com. To purchase tickets, visit Ticket- ture in order to down-size our massive state. 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< Reflection diagnosed as a paranoid schizophrenic by Politically, Prime Minister Jens Stol- From page 1 the two psychologists who evaluated him, tenberg has received high praise from the but many are calling for a second evaluation. Norwegian people and from leaders around stands still. Sleep well, my friend.” So far Breivik has refused this. the world for the grace with which he led E 801 Lauritzen Lane Waupaca, WI 54981 Groups on Facebook dedicated to the (715) 256-9930 • [email protected] The survivors of the attacks have had Norway through the tragedy. Recently, in his memory of those killed on July 22, 2011, ups and downs. When school started in Sep- New Year’s address, he said “I have thought have helped many to connect, share in each tember, some found it difficult to focus on of the survivors and the bereaved every day Check out our stunning selection other’s grief, and start the difficult healing of Scandinavian sweaters! their studies. Both students and teachers had since July 22. How are you coping? Why process. But these notes posted in the group to adjust. Sunaas Hospital outside of Oslo did this have to happen?” He promised more “Rest in peace Synne Røyneland,” dedicated was filled with the injured and rehabilitating. answers in 2012. Indeed, soon after the trial to the memory of the red-haired 18-year-old But many of the survivors have gone on to in April, the July 22 Commission will pres- who lost her life on Utøya, show a common do spectacular things in the last six months. ent its objective and balanced account of the theme that emerged on January 22: disbelief Two of them have published books: 18-year- events that took place that day. that six months have already passed since old Emma Martinovic’s book “Lever” Around Norway, churches held services that shocking summer day when 77 people (“Alive”) came out on Dec. 1, and 20-year- on Jan. 22 to commemorate the half-year were killed on Utøya and in Oslo. old Siri Marie Seim Sønstelie’s book “Jeg mark. One of these was Harstad Church, in Anders Behring Breivik, the man re- lever, pappa,” (“I’m alive, pappa”) came out Troms, which lost four young people in the sponsible for the attacks, will go on trial early in November. Both were Utøya sur- attack on Utøya. “July 22 must never be for- April 16. “It is important, both for the com- vivors. Others achieved political positions. gotten, but we must move forward,” said for- munity, victims and their families, that this be Prableen Kaur, 18, who survived Utøya by mer Justice Minister Knut Storberget, who done quickly, in a dignified and proper man- playing dead for over an hour, was elected was present at the church, and described the ner,” said departmental director of the Oslo as the youngest member ever of Oslo’s City service as a powerful experience. 77 candles SWEATERS — COLLECTIBLES — Courts Administration Erling Moe about the Council, and also won a “Norwegian of the were lit at the service, one for each life lost. ROSEMALING — FISHERMEN’S CAPS — trial, in an interview with VG. He said that Year” award from the magazine Ny Tid. 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He has been UPDATE norwegian american weekly January 27, 2012 • 7 opinion Norwegian American Weekly Letters to the Editor Published since May 17, 1889 7301 Fifth Avenue NE Suite A, Seattle, WA 98115 Do you have something to say? Send your letters to us! Toll-free: (800) 305-0217 • Local: (206) 784-4617 7301 Fifth Avenue NE Suite A, Seattle, WA 98115 Fax: (206) 448-2033 • Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Publisher Norwegian American Foundation [email protected] Dear Editor, My husband enjoyed his stay in Norway gentleman gave us, we collected $2,415. Managing Editor My name is Elizabeth Braaten, and my as he found many relatives there that treated There wer approximately $230 in ex- Christy Olsen Field [email protected] husband Lloyd E. Braaten served with the him very kindly. penses, leaving a net income of $2,185. Copy Editor and Subscriptions Manager 99th Infantry Battalion through the length of We enjoy reading the Norwegian Amer- A check to Faith in Action for $500 was World War II. All better without any injury! ican Weekly. issued from the proceeds. The fellow- Kelsey Larson [email protected] I have enclosed a couple pictures taken ship fun also purchased new oil-filled Assistant Layout Editor in Oslo when King Haakon the VII returned Sincerely, altar candles. The Fellowship Commit- Harry Svenkerud [email protected] to Norway after the war was over. Elizabeth Braaten tee also provides funding for new mem- Advertising Cyrus, Minn. ber brunches, pastor appreciation and (206) 441-3044 [email protected] other funds for special projects. Contributing Editors Bjarne Anthonsen Bonsall, Calif. Fellowship Committee Melinda Bargreen Everett, Wash. Dear Elizabeth, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Carla Danziger McLean, Va. Thank you for sharing these wonder- Hackensack, Minn. Gary G. 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Conquer the white, open plateaus on stabile snow conditions. With the amazing around the region. Start and finish are in the of Scandinavia’s young musicians and es- cross-country skis, go dog sledding in the closeness to nature as Røros town has, you world heritage town of Røros, with check- tablished artists in harmony. Over four days forests and hills, or go ice fishing on the ice may actually start the ski journey right out- points at Os, Tolga, Tynset and Folldal. around 20 different events are held in honour covered mountain lakes. side your hotel door. Røros is known for its of chamber music. The Winter Festival in- When you stroll down the streets of friendly mountains, offering easy as well as Winter Festival in Bergstaden volves between 20 and 30 soloists, in addi- Røros, you can almost hear the tales the more strenuous trails. This well-established chamber music tion to choirs and orchestras. town has to tell about the people who have festival witnesses the meeting of the best Visit www.roros.no for information. worked, loved and lived here. You can also Rørosmartnan enjoy delicious local food and outstanding The traditional winter market, Røros- arts and crafts – or simply savour the silence martnan, is held each February. The royal of winter. decree of 1853 stated that “From 1854 on- A Piece of Norway in America Some say Røros is always freezing in wards there shall in Røros be held a market, winter. Do not believe them. At times, it is commencing on the second to last Tuesday actually as warm as -5°C (23°F) of the month of February and continuing un- til the following Friday.” It marks the start Alpine skiing of five days that comprise a traditional trad- Hummelfjell Alpinsenter with its five ing market with crowds of shoppers viewing slopes, half-pipe and tobogganing slope the wide range of goods offered at the stalls is situated in the idyllic mountain of Os, a of the around 250 exhibitors during the day, 15-minute drive from the center of Røros. while a broad selection of dances and other Ålen Skisenter is located a 30-minute cultural events ensures the right atmosphere drive away from the center of Røros and of- at night. fers five slopes as well as half-pipe and ski- ing. Dog sledding Play the part of a courageous adventurer Santa's house at Savalen while you speed across the mountain pla- Come and visit Santa's house at Sava- teaus of Røros. len. Entrance is free and you can eat as much gingerbread as you like. Join in on the The Femund Dog Sledding Race Photo courtesy of Flickr story time and feed all the animals. Piglets, On the first weekend in February this cockerels, goats and reindeer are among the major sporting event starts and finishes in 13th Annual Barneløpet animals at Santa's farm. And the shop is full Røros. The race involves over 130 partici- Decorah, Iowa of new ideas for Christmas decorations and pants and 1,300 dogs. presents. The Femund Race consists of two races There is Christmas porridge and other over six days. The longer race is 600 kilo- goodies. At the post office you can send meters and the shorter 400 kilometers. The Enjoy winter with the 13th annual Barneløpet in Decorah, Iowa! Taking place Feb. 4 Christmas cards with Santa's own postmark. participants race through a fantastic wilder- at 10 a.m. on the Decorah prairie, the event is a non-competitive ski event for kids 3 – ness and at times face extreme challenges in 13. Everyone is a winner! Admission is $3 per participant, and kids must bring their Cross-country skiing the harsh winter climate. own skis. For more information, call Vesterheim at (563) 382-9681. Røros is a winter paradise for cross- The event has become a great attraction Share your favorite piece of Norway in America! country skiers. The region offer more than for spectators, who can get close to both par- Call (800) 305-0217 or email [email protected] 1,000 kilometers of prepared tracks and ticipants and dogs at the various checkpoints 10 • January 27, 2012 norwegian american weekly roots & connections

Norwegian American Weekly Photo of the Week Birds Puzzles with Sölvi Dolland

Photo: Ken Nordan Contributing editor Ken Nordan submitted this photo for our Photo of the Week! He writes, “Minnekirken, the Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Church of Chicago had its annual Christmas Concert on Dec. 18, 2011. Singing and playing Christmas favorites in Norwe- gian and English were: soprano Melanie Carter, Grieg Ladies Singing Society, Chicago Spelmanslag, Soprano Britta H. Johnson, Bjørnson Male Chorus, baritone George Mi- chals, tenor Ken Michaels, Nordic Voices of Chicago (pictured), and Minnekirken Church Choir. Church Pastor, Sigurd Grindheim, gave an inspiring Juletid devotion. Refresh- ments and fellowship followed the concert in the church basement.”

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Ole and Lena were at the fair and saw a pilot giving rides. They went up to the pilot and asked how much it was, the pilot said, “20 dol- lars.” Ole said, “That is way too much!” Then < Princess the pilot said, “Well... If you make it through From page 3 the whole ride without screaming, I wont make you pay.” Ole talked to Lena for a little while princess is second in line for the Norwegian and they agreed that it was alright. So the pi- throne behind her father, HRH Crown Prince lot took them up in the plane and started doing Haakon. If she becomes queen, she will be a bunch of barrel roles and stuff, but he never first Norwegian-born reigning queen and the heard them scream. After the ride was over the second ruling Norwegian queen of all time. pilot said, “I am suprised that you didnt scream, Today, Princess Ingrid Alexandra is most people do.” Ole said, “Yeah, but it was a girl of many interests: She likes to draw, hard when Lena fell out.” Ole and Lena read books, listen to music and play with her America’s favorite Norwegians! dog Milly Kakao, and her brothers Marius and Prince Sverre Magnus. In the winter, she likes to go skiing and watch ski jump- ing competitions. In the summer, she loves 30. januar to swim. Signe V. Winge Starbuck MN HRH Princess Ingrid Alexandra is the Jens T. Terjesen San Francisco CA first female Norwegian heir to the throne. Up Einar Sorli Summerland BC Can until the constitutional change in 1990, only Arne Rostad Everett WA boys inherited the right to the throne. Barbara Isaksen Auburn WA Her Royal Highness’ birthday is an of- Delores Prestbo Vancouver WA ficial Norwegian flag day. 31. januar Photo: Photo: Julia Naglestad / The Royal Court Gratulerer med dagen, Prinsesse Ingrid 27. januar Victor Kraabel Belgrade MN On HRH Princess Ingrid Alexandra’s birthday, Alexandra! Helen Lade Tacoma WA Paul A. Eckrem Marysville WA The Royal Court releases official portraits. Olaf L Hjelde Littlefork MN Clara Todal Thornbury Chula Vista CA 28. januar Peder Johnson Bloomington MN Puzzle solution to “Birds” Henry M. Hanson Glenwood MN 1. februar Endre Bergsagel Poulsbo WA Edvina Thurman Beverly Hills CA Egil A. Kristiansen New Canaan CT Grace Foss Echo MN Alfred I. Sortland Tacoma WA Ragnar Morken Ames IA Elise S. Dragseth Bellevue WA 2. februar Lois S. Johnson Superior WI Karen Christiansen Aberdeen WA Nancy Belland Farmingdale NY Laila May Johnson Federal Way WA Lois M. Johnson Superior WI Susan M. Dolland Federal Way WA Want to see your birthday in the 29. januar Hans Endahl Woonsocket SD Norwegian American Weekly? En fugl i hånden er Borghild Kleppe Detroit MI bedre enn ti på taket. O J Hjortedal Spokane WA Call at (800) 305-0217 or email naw@ Hans Stensland Canton SD norway.com. Birthdays must be submitted at Olav Borgersen Rockford IL least one month in advance. A bird in hand is better Keith Elstad Minneapolis MN NB: Has someone on our birthday list passed than ten on the roof. Nora Salvesen Plano TX away? Please notify us. Norwegian proverb norwegian american weekly January 27, 2012 • 11 Obituaries & Religion Pastor Larson’s Corner In Loving Memory Pastor Jerry Larson retired to his cabin in Zimmerman, Minn., after 39 years in parish ministry for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. In 2011 he Do you have a loved one or friend who has recently passed? published a book entitled “Speaking the Word Freely: Writing with purpose, Contact us at (206) 784-4617 or [email protected] to place an obituary. preaching with power.” Contact him at [email protected] June Erna Steves June 29, 1931 – December 29, 2011 A powerful tool When my wife and I began planning our our mistakes, we have an opportunity to start June was born of Norwegian immi- love and energy, raising with Dick three chil- new home at the lake, we had several meet- over with a clean slate. We also benefit per- grants Harold and Erna Fremmerlid on June dren: Rick (born 1955), Janis (born 1956) ings with the carpenter we hired to help us. sonally when we forgive others. It makes it 29, 1931, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. She and Linda (born 1958). Later, June helped At one of our meetings I asked if there were possible for us to get past the hurt and pain died in Seattle, Wash., early in the morning Dick run “Steves Sound of Music” — their any particular power tools I should buy for the that others cause us in this life. If we can for- Dec. 29, 2011. She passed away from com- store, in which they imported great European project. He said he had all the tools we needed give someone from our heart, we receive this but then added; we could always use an extra wonderful blessing. We are set free from a tre- plications after a heart attack, surrounded in pianos. “Saws-all.” He said a “Saws-all” (also known mendous burden. love by her family and pastor. Each weekend for decades, June orga- as a reciprocating saw) works wonderfully Every time we pray the Lord’s Prayer we June grew up skiing and enjoying fam- nized camping and boating excursions. She well for de-construction projects. When I repeat the petition, “Forgive us our sins as we ily, friends, and the great outdoors as a child harvested the sea and cooked it up expertly. pointed out that we were constructing a house, forgive those who sin against us.” The Lord’s in Edmonton. She left the homestead and She was a traveler, a skier, a parent, a part- not tearing one down, his comment surprised Prayer is a very short prayer. Yet Jesus includ- moved to White Rock near Vancouver, where ner, and a friend who complemented Dick as me. He said, Jerry, every builder makes mis- ed forgiveness as part of this prayer. He want- she went to high school. Her family then if a match designed in heaven. She will be takes, and having a powerful tool to quickly ed his followers to ask for forgiveness every- moved to Seattle where her father started and remembered as a loving wife, mother, first tear down your mistakes, helps a lot. I bought day and to offer forgiveness to others every- ran Oslo Electric Company. She lived near mate of the good ship Junie, and friend who a “Saws-all,” and we made very good use of it day as well. He knew that forgiveness would Green Lake with Harold, Erna, and siblings, provided a Christian foundation for an en- during the next four months. be a powerful tool that his followers could use Harold Jr., Sylvia, and Norman. tire family. Those who survive June — her As God’s people we have a powerful tool often to make their lives and the lives of those Once in Seattle, June soon met Dick. husband, three children, six grandchildren for correcting the mistakes we make in life. around them better in every way. (June struck him as so gorgeous; she nearly (Caleigh, Nicole, Tyler, Kelsey, Andy, and It is called forgiveness. Because God forgives knocked him off his skates at a local roller Jackie), and brothers Norman and Harold — rink.) They were married in 1951. June sup- will remember her with thanks and love. ported Dick as he finished his university While we will miss June dearly, we cel- Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Church studies, taught band in public schools, and ebrate her 80 years on this earth as a lifetime tuned pianos. June ran the home front in well lived and filled with adventure, a pas- Den Norske Lutherske Minnekirke Crown Hill, Kenmore and Edmonds with sion for life, and love. The Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Church offers the best venue in Chicago for Norwegians, Scandinavians to gather and celebrate Norwegian traditions. We welcome you to our warm and friendly family of members. Please visit us soon! All services are at 11 a.m. unless otherwise noted. Pastor: Sigurd Grindheim. < Kristiansen made about the attacks. From page 3 Kristiansen had been under pressure for February 2012 Though it is not much of a surprise that months because of massive criticism over Feb. 5 Norwegian Service Norway has intelligence gathering efforts in her response to the July 22 attacks and PST’s Pakistan, Kristiansen’s statement was widely failure to act on tips about the confessed ter- rorist before he struck. She had claimed as Feb. 11 Cooking Class! $10 per person. RSVP seen as a breach of confidentiality with re- to Karena at (847) 301-3606 leasing classified information. last as last month that she had no intention of Reports say Pakistan has asked Norway resigning, but had apologized for what she Feb. 12 Norwegian Service / Communion to explain her remarks. called “a lack of clarity” in comments she Kristiansen submitted her resignation to made about the attacks. Feb. 19 Norwegian liturgy / English sermon Minister of Justice Grete Faremo after the Feb. 25 hearing. 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To get started, talk to your months to resign due to mounting criticism fi nancial representative today! of her response to the July 22nd attacks and PST’s failure to act on tips about Breivik’s plans. “Even East Germany’s Stasi [secret ser- vice] would not have been able to detect this person,” she told Norwegian TV after the twin attacks in which 77 people died. She later apologized for the comments. Photo: Ministry of Justice and the Police Minister of Justice Grete Faremo answers ques- As late as December, she said she had tions on Jan. 20 from the press after Kristiansen’s no intent for resigning, but she conceded that resignation became public. she had “a lack of clarity” in comments she

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February 11 Welcome to Valhall, Sons of Norway in New York, N.Y. San Diego, Calif. Our annual Lutefisk and The program, Regional Modernism: New Meatball Dinner will be held Feb. 18 at Art in Scandinavia, 1880-1912, will offer the East San Diego Masonic Temple, 7849 audiences an in-depth look at the art, his- Tommy Dr. in San Diego. The bar opens tory, and cultural relations of the Scandina- at 3:30 p.m., and dinner served 4 – 6 p.m. vian countries during the dynamic decades Cost: $20 per person. RSVP by Feb. 15 of the early 20th century. Presenters will with a check payment to Judy Sawyer, 5173 explore the ways in which the distinct, re- Waring Rd #416, San Diego, CA 92120. gional modernism of the Nordic countries For more information, call (619) 583-0859 communicated with the rest of continental or your contributing editor Bjarne Anthon- Europe at the turn-of-the-century and how sen at (760) 631-5678. it came to influence North America’s own modern artists following their exposure to Valhall Lodge Centennial Gala the 1912 Exhibition of Scandinavian Art. March 17 For more information, call (212) 779-3587 San Diego, Calif. or visit www.scandinaviahouse.org. Photos courtesy of Joanne Donnellan Save the date! Sons of Norway Valhall The Bergen, Norway-based Ung Symfoni will be touring western Washington this spring. Lodge 6-025 is celebrating its 100th an- May 17th Fundraiser niversary with a special gala. Registration March 4 and no-host bar begins at 6 p.m., dinner and Brooklyn, N.Y. Sp e c i a l Re l e a s e celebration at 7 p.m. including dancing. Save the date! The Norwegian-American Black tie optional, and bunads encouraged. May 17th Parade Committee is proud to The Ung Symfoni from Bergen, Nor- The tour is arranged by Joanne Don- Reservations due by Monday, March 5. For present the first annual Parade Fundraiser! way, is planning a tour of western Washing- nellan, former orchestra director at Ferndale more information, call Patricia Becker at Join us March 4 at the Salty Dog Bar and ton March 30 – April 8, 2012. High School and a cousin of the manager of (619) 583-1076. For reservations, please Grill, located 7509 3rd Avenue in Brook- The 75-member full symphonic orches- Ung Symfoni. call Tam Stautland at (619) 299-9237 lyn, from 2 to 6 p.m. For just $20 per per- tra whose members’ average age is 20 years A highlight of their tour will include a son, the event includes a light buffet and Colorado dessert, along with raffles, door prizes, a 50 was founded in 1997 and toured Washington cultural exchange with the Lummi Nation in 2004. They are excited to be returning! School students, and a lunch hosted by the Barneløpet 2012 / 50 pot and more fun and games! Come February 25 and support us, and bring your friends and They tour somewhere outside of Norway school and the Lummi elders. Granby, Colo. family! For information, visit www.may- every year, and past tours include Belgium, Some of the communities they perform Save the date! Sons of Norway District 6 17paradeny.com or call (718) 748-1874. Czech Republic, Russia, Italy, and Japan. in will also host them in homestays so that is proudly inviting all youth cross country The orchestra is a melting pot of young they can experience American homes. skiers to attend this family event in Colo- Pennsylvania musicians from conservatories, music Their tour will also include visiting or- rado. Barneløpet is a non-competitive ski Restauration Lodge Scholarship Dinner schools, secondary schools, and bands, and chestra classes at Ferndale, Issaquah, Kent, event modeled after similar events in Nor- March 9 is directed by Kjell Seim, one of the most and Roosevelt high schools, and visiting way. Every skier finishes a winner and re- Boulder City, Nev. sought-after conductors in Norway. The ma- and performing on the campuses of Western ceives a medal. Sons of Norway Restauration Lodge an- jority of the members come from Bergen, Washington University and Pacific Lutheran nounces their scholarship fundraiser! The but the orchestra has members from all over University. Iowa Fish and Meatball Dinner will once again southern Norway. They perform extensively Other highlights include visiting Van- 14th Annual Barneløpet be prepared by George Beck and William in Bergen as well as surrounding areas. couver, B.C., touring the Pioneer Folk Mu- February 4 Taylor at the Wallingford Presbyterian Guest soloist on this tour will be vio- seum in Ferndale to learn how early settlers Decorah, Iowa Church in Wallingford, Pa., on March 9. linist Eldbjørg Hemsing, regarded as one in the U.S. lived, touring the Nordic Heritage Ski event for kids 3 – 13 years old, followed The lodge meeting for this night will start of Norway’s most promising young artists, Museum in Seattle to learn how many of by hot chocolate and cookies. Entrance fee: at 6:30 p.m. with dinner to be served at 7 captivating audiences and critics alike with their ancestors immigrated to America, and $3 per participant. Sponsored by Sons of p.m. Cost: $15 per person. Reservations her performances and prompting the Oslo finally, attending a Seattle Symphony Con- will be due no later than March 5. Checks Norway Valdres Lodge 1-503 and Vester- Philharmonic Orchestra to describe her as cert at Beneroya Hall the night before they to be made out to Restauration Lodge heim Museum. For more information, call being “a sensational newcomer in Norwe- return to Norway. 3-555. Mail your reservations to: William (563) 382-3584 or email leroyiverson@ gian music life!” There will also be meals hosted by Sons skorgen.com. A. Taylor, 826 Bob White Lane, Secane, PA. 19018. Eldbjørg is a versatile musician, equally and Daughters of Norway lodges in various at home performing folk music on the Har- communities which will give them an oppor- Maine danger Fiddle as well as classical music on tunity to visit with American Norwegians. Longfellow Choral Festival Washington Lutefisk Dinner her Guadagnini violin from 1754 kindly on For further information contact Joanne March 3 –5 loan from the Dextra Musica Foundation. Donnellan at [email protected] or South Portland, Maine February 4 She will be playing both instruments on this (360) 384-1394. On March 3, 4 and 5, the Longfellow Cho- Kennewick, Wash. tour. rus of Portland, Maine, will present “Ole The Sons of Norway Sol-Land Lodge Bull, Longfellow & Elgar: Scenes from the 2-086 invite you to their Annual Lutefisk Their concert schedule is as follows: Saga of King Olaf.” Seven programs, in- Dinner on Feb. 4, 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. It will • March 30: Ferndale High School in cluding Edward Elgar’s cantata King Olaf be held at the Kennewick First Lutheran Ferndale, 7:30 p.m. based on Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s Church, located at the corner of Highway • April 2: Western Washington Uni- epic poem “The Saga of King Olaf” will be 395 and Yelm St. in Kennewick, Wash. versity in Bellingham, 7:30 p.m. presented by Arve Tellefsen and Henning The meal will be served buffet style. The • April 3: Pacific Lutheran Univer- Kraggerud, two of Norway’s top violin- menu includes the lutefisk and sauce, sity in Tacoma, 12 p.m.; Grieg Hall ists. You don’t want to miss this wonder- meatballs and gravy, potatoes, vegetables, in Poulsbo, 7:30 p.m. ful event! For details, go to http://www. lefse, Scandinavian specialties and cook- • April 4: Kentwood High School in longfellowchorus.com/2012_Longfellow_ ies. Admission is $20 for adults and $8 for Kent, 7:30 p.m. Choral_Festival.html. Questions? Contact children 5 – 12 years old. For more infor- • April 5: Roosevelt High School Charles Kaufman at (207) 232-8920, direc- mation, contact Ginger (509) 734-7876 or with Roosevelt H.S. musicians in Nancy (509) 375- 0919, or visit www.sol- [email protected]. Seattle, 7:30 p.m. land.org. • April 6: Shoreline Conference Cen- ter in Shoreline, 7 p.m. Send your event to [email protected] or call (206) 784-4617 to be added to the Norway.com online calendar and the Weekly! Admission is by suggested donation. Event listings are free, but space is limited. Please contact us at least one month prior to event. Adults: $10, and students: $5. Photo: Trond Gudevold Kjell Seim, the fun-loving conductor of Ung Symfoni. < Transition From page 1 norwegian american weekly Online: blog.norway.com/category/norway-in-the-us January 27, 2012 • 13 In your neighborhood Come visit in Temecula! The Little Viking combines its two locations in a new, spacious shop in Temecula, Calif.

Photo: Lori Vedvik Olav Vedvik (center) shaking HM King Harald’s hand at the christening of D/S Hestmanden.

< Sailors numbered chairs lined up in the area outside From page 1 the theater. Sailors stood 10 at a time waiting their turn. Lunch, speeches, music and tours den. This ship survived World War I and of the Hestmanden followed. World War II and has been refurbished as a During his interview, Olav described floating museum. The King was part of the that fateful night in the North Atlantic, when celebration and personally honored each war his ship, the steamship “Keret” was torpe- sailor with a shake of the hand and a smile. doed in the middle of the night by a German The event included a special luncheon with submarine. Within minutes the ship sunk and Photo courtesy of Mette Gaal The spacious new store in Temecula is filled with light and room, and owner the King, as well as musical entertainment 13 lives were lost. Olav was lucky as he had Mette Gaal couldn’t be happier. and various speeches. just come on deck, the crewmen below had Traveling with Olav were his three no chance to survive. There was no time to daughters Ellen, Lori and Kim. Attending drop the lifeboat and they jumped into the Ch r i s t y Ol s e n Fi e l d with Alfred were his wife Harriet and two of ocean. They managed to right a lifeboat Managing Editor their sons, Dennis and Allan. and secure a raft. As the raft pitched in the Olav and Alfred sailed together as Mer- waves, the U-boat appeared, came close to “This is the best looking store we have waterfront location. They started looking chant Marines and became great friends. the survivors, and called out: “Which vessel had in 35 years!” said Mette Gaal, the owner around for a place to go (“As Vikings do,” Olav, who immigrated to America first, did we sink?” “Keret of Bergen,” answered of the Little Viking in Temecula, Calif. pointed out Gaal), and discovered Temecula, helped to find Alfred's first apartment in the crew. “Thank you and goodbye,” called The Little Viking merged its two stores about 60 miles north of the city. Brooklyn, N.Y. They bought property in the German officer, and the submarine disap- in December 2011 in a spacious new shop Temecula is a slice of Old California, Rockaway Township, N.J., in the early 1950s peared in the dark. The survivors were left in across the street from its former location, and an up-and-coming area with a small- when there was very little development. They the dark rough sea. and the owners couldn’t be happier. town feel, 30 wineries and a charming Old were familiar with the area as a result of the Miraculously, the next day they were This April marks 35 years of business Town, where the Little Viking opened shop. Norwegian BUL Cabin in Lake Telemark, a rescued by a British ship and taken to Nova for Mette Gaal’s Scandinavian store. Gaal, “You expect a cowboy or stage coach great getaway for many Scandinavians. As Scotia. They had one chance to catch the rope who grew up in Oslo and moved to the U.S. coming down the street!” said Gaal. best friends, they built houses next door to thrown to them, as the British ship could not in 1964, opened the original location of the The Little Viking opened their doors in each other and have been neighbors until just take the risk of stopping. Olav spoke of the Little Viking in Long Grove, Ill., 35 miles Temecula in 2010, and maintained their San this past year when the Ulversoys moved to friends he lost, and that afterward he just northwest of Chicago. Diego location with the help of their kids Denville, N.J. got back out on another ship and carried on. “I opened the store because I wanted to Christian and Michelle. On the eve prior to the event in Kristian- When the interviewer asked, “Did anything keep in closer touch with Norway,” Gaal said. Gaal was pleasantly surprised at the sand, pictures and interviews took place with good come out of the war?” he responded “My original plan was to stay in the U.S. for number of Norwegians and other Scandina- the sailors in the hope of documenting their with, “Yes, I met a girl in Brooklyn!” That a year, but I fell in love with a saurkraut from vians in the area, and the active Scandina- unique stories for future educational pur- girl was his beloved wife of 64 years, Elvy, Wisconsin. I’ve stayed ever since.” vian community. Many snowbirds from the poses and securing their rightful place in his- who passed away in March 2010. After 30 years in the Midwest, Mette northern U.S. head to sunny California for tory. Many Norwegian men, some as young Alfred Ulversoy reminisced about the and her husband wanted more sunshine, and the winter, and Gaal enjoys welcoming them as 16, left their small villages and families war years he spent as a Norwegian sailor. they moved to California and opened the to the Little Viking. and joined the Merchant Marines. It was a One of the days that stand out more than any Little Viking in San Diego five years ago. When a newer, brighter storefront across chance to see the world. They had to grow other was Sept. 8, 1943. Alfred, who had just As the financial crisis hit California the street became available at Christmas, up fast as World War II broke out and they turned 20 the month before, had been sail- particularly hard, it was a challenge to keep Mette decided to merge the stores into one became war sailors. 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Written by Leif Halse Heidi was a long-time Minnesotan until she married Vangsgutane, a classic series in Norway from 1941 to present, was used as curriculum material in her favorite Norwegian, Morten, and moved to his home Norwegian schools, as the series had easy-to-read text with pictures. Deb Nelson Gourley of Astri country of Norway. As a recent immigrant she is experi- My Astri Publishing brings the copyrighted bilingual Norwegian/English serialization of “The Boys encing Norway with a unique perspective, filling us in on From Vangen: Vangsgutane” to the readers of the Norwegian American Weekly to practice their the good, the bad and the unexpected! Norwegian reading skills, as well as enjoy a Norwegian classic! Sparbu Teaterlag’s I Blanke Messingen (or The Full Monty)

VÅRONN SPRING FARMING Våren er kommet med sol og varme. Spring has come, with its sun and warmth. Staren har flytta inn i buret sitt oppe under The starlings have moved into their birdhouse fjøsmønet. Snøen har bråna og det blir grønt up under the ridge of the barn roof. The snow i bakkene. Snart kommer de første blomstene has melted, and the hills are turning green. fram. Blåveis og gullgul hestehov lyser fra Soon the first flowers appear. Blue anemone marker og åkerreiner. Alt begynner å spire and golden yellow coltsfoot bloom from the og gro, så nå må de nok snart til med vårar- meadows and fields. Everything begins to beidet. sprout and grow, so soon they will need to be- Det blir travle dager på Vangen, for nå gin with the spring work. skal «gutane» greie våronna. Men de har god There are busy days ahead on Vangen, hjelp i Peik. De spenner oksen i skjækene because now the boys have to do the spring framfor plogen, og Peik rugger og drar og farming. But they have good help from Peik. pløyer, time etter time. Siden kjører de ut They attach the ox to the shafts in front of the gjødselen og harver etterpå. Så er åkeren fer- plow, and Peik hauls, draws and plows, hour dig til såing. after hour. Then they haul out the manure and harrow afterward. And now the field is ready Nå skal kornet i jorda, men det arbeidet for sowing. Photo courtesy of Sparbu Teaterlag tør ikke Sigrid Vangen overlate til Steinar og Now the seed must go into the ground, but I Blanke Messingen (The Full Monty) was recently performed by the community theater group in Spar- Kåre. Kornet må spres jevnt og fint, så det Sigrid Vangen doesn’t dare to leave this to Stei- bu, Norway. må hun sjøl ta seg av, syns hun. Hun går på nar and Kåre. The seed must be spread evenly åkeren med såbøtta på armen og sprer kor- and well, so she thinks she should take care of Sparbu may be a little village in the mid- who need to find a fast source of income be- net med øvd hand. Steinar harver det nedi, og it herself. She walks in the field with the sow- dle of Norway’s heartland (population 584 in fore everything spirals down so far there is Kåre er oppsynsmann og passer på at alt går ing bucket on her arm and spreads the grain Sparbu itself), but it is rich in culture… and no way out. When they see how much mon- skikkelig for seg. Skal det bli god avling, må with her skilled hand. Steinar harrows it down, that could not be more evident than in the ey a local stripper earns in a night, and how en være nøye med arbeidet hele tida. and Kåre supervises, watching that everything achievements of the local theater commu- excited the women get, they decide to give it Translated into English by Alexander Knud goes well. If there is to be a good yield, one has nity. “Amateur theater has a strong tradition a shot… learning in the process to deal with to work carefully the whole time. Huntrods – Illustrated by Jens R. Nilssen in Trøndelag,” writes Bente Aune Bragstad, life, looks and each other. It is a theme that 6.NAW.VangsgutaneSpread.22Dec2011_Layout 1 12/23/11 1:20 AM Page 1 president of Sparbu Teaterlag, “we have a rings true in many languages and many cul- Vangsgutane bilingual book available for $19.95 with FREE shipping in the U.S.A. long tradition of drama and comedy.” tures, and Sparbu Teaterlag has found just www.astrimyastri.com “My Fair Lady,” “Cabaret,” “Spele- the right approach for its audience. mann på taket” (Fiddler on the Roof), “En So how does a small community theater Your #1 source of bilingual English Norwegian books! midsåmmårnattsdrøm” (A Midsummer in Norway even mount a production of this The Boys From Vangen: Night’s Dream), and “Tolvskillingsoperaen” scale? (The Three-Penny Opera) have been a part Sparbu Teaterlag thrives on volunteers, of Sparbu’s past repetoire; but this year, to which is par-for-the-course for a commu- • Bilingual English Norwegian celebrate 90 years of theater (it all started in nity theater but … they also save. A series • For all ages, language book Jan 1922), Sparbu Teaterlag has undertaken of smaller productions funds a larger one • Full colored & illustrated • 6”x9”, hardcover, 176 pages (successfully I might add) a HUGE project: in a subsequent year. Although “I Blanke • = $19.95 FREE shipping in USA The full-scale musical production of “The Messingen” has run up bills well over NOK Full Monty” complete with song, dance and 1 million, the company remains debt-free. Vangsgutane has been a classic series in Norway since 1941. stripping. Based on the 1996 film of the same “This is the largest production of this musical Right after WWII, Vangsgutane name, the Norwegian version was “local- that an amateur theater company has under- was used as curriculum material in Norwegian schools, as the se- ized” by director Arnulf Haga, who rewrote taken here in Norway,” production manager, ries had easy-to-read text with the text from Bokmål into the local dialect Elisabeth Fossum, told me. “It’s been in the pictures. (trøndersk), making references to issues and works for many years.” They do have a few Call — send a check places found in this community. paid staff including the director and chore- or order from website Made in America! And why not just leave the script in ographer, which adds an air of professional- Astri My Astri Publishing www.astrimyastri.com Deb Nelson Gourley Phone: 563-568-6229 Bokmål? After all, isn’t Norwegian just Nor- ism to the production as a whole. They also 602 3rd Ave SW, Waukon, IA 52172 [email protected] wegian? If you ask that question in earnest, called upon the talents of Kjell Andre Løvås you probably haven’t traveled to Norway fra Sprova, three-time Norwegian champion Norway.com Royal Norwegian Consulates where local dialects are as important to the in the striptease for men. “To really be sexy,” Organization of the Week in North America Norwegians that speak them as U.S. foot- Løvås reports to NRK, “you have to have ball teams are to their die-hard fans. Sparbu charisma and believe in yourself.” That’s one New York Teaterlag has tried performing plays in Bok- of the lessons learned in this play, both by the Sons of Norway mål a couple of times in the past, but they actors and the characters they play. Nordahl Grieg Lodge Consul General Sissel Breie don’t seem to be as successful as giving the The 272-seat house continues to fill up Meets 2nd and 4th Fridays at 7:30 pm Royal Norwegian Consulate General people theater in their “own” tongue. “It’s every night as word of mouth spreads…. this in Los Gatos, Calif. 825 Third Avenue, 38th floor a bit different with Ibsen, however,” com- is NOT a show to be missed. So if you are For more information, contact New York, NY 10022 ments Hallgeir Modell, one of the actors in in the area soon, I Blanke Messingen runs Phone: 646 430 7500 the play. “He needs to stay as written be- through early February. If not, put Sparbu President John Stubblebine cause he writes in verse… but we translate (Nord-Trøndelag) on your itinerary the next Email: [email protected] Fax: 646 430 7599 Phone: (408) 255-2111 E-mail: [email protected] Shakepseare!” time you are in Norway and see what Sparbu For those of you who don’t know the sto- Teaterlag is up to next. For the full list of organizations, For a listing of all consulates, visit noram.norway.com/organizations ry of the “Full Monty” (or I Blanke Messin- Visit www.sparbu-teaterlag.no for more visit noram.norway.com/organizations gen), it’s about a group of unemployed men information. norwegian american weekly Online: blog.norway.com/category/sports January 27, 2012 • 15 sports Second and third Justyna Kowalczyk takes first over Norwegians

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< LIttle Viking From page 13 The Little Viking is located at 28465 Old Photo: Rene Miko / International Biathlon Union Town Front St. #104, Temecula, CA 92590. Second-placed Marit Bjorgen of Norway, winner Justyna Kowalczyk of Poland and third-placed Ther- bigger store. The San Diego location closed For more information, call (951) 676-6800 ese Johaug of Norway celebrate on the podium on Jan. 22 after the women’s Nordic skiing World Cup Dec. 18, and the new and improved Little or email [email protected]. 10 kms classic-style race in Otepää, estonia Viking opened Dec. 30. This article is part of our on-going se- “This is a quiet time of year for us, but ries “Scandinavian Store Spotlight.” If you To p h e r Sa b o t being the only Scandinavian store within 300 know a store that we should highlight, call Faster Skier or more miles, we hope it will be welcomed us at (800) 305-0217 or email naw@nor- by many. People are so wonderfully friendly way.com. The Norwegian women racers experi- With World Cup period II coming to here,” said Gaal. enced a bit of bad luck in Otepää, Estonia an end, Bjørgen is just 62 points out front, Leif erikson Lodge 2-001, sons of norway the weekend of Jan. 20, losing by a hair to and with the Norwegian planning on racing Polish skier Justyna Kowalczyk. Marit Bjør- at National Championships next weekend, Culture, entertainment and fun for young and old – Come join us! gen (NOR) was runner up for the second Kowalczyk will have the opportunity to take February 8 time this weekend, with teammate Therese over the lead in Moscow. Membership meeting with traditional Norwegian dinner to Johaug placing third. Bjørgen said she was satisfied with her benefit Sons of Norway relief fund. 5:30 p.m. $10/person. Kowalczyk and Bjørgen staged an epic performance. February 11 battle in the 2012 edition of the Tour de Ski, “I kept good technique today but Justyna 2nd Saturday Kaffestua. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Donation: $4 each winning four stages to set up a show- was in a little bit better shape than me,” she 2nd Saturday Happy Hour. $5 for 2 drinks and supper. 5 p.m. Valentine’s Day theme! down for the final climb. Kowalczyk skied said. Johaug also was happy with her race Every Wednesday away on the Alpe Cermis, and then out-dou- and said she tired in the second lap when she Exercise class at 10 a.m. Cost: $3 ble poled Bjørgen in Saturday’s classic sprint lost her early lead. Kaffestua in Otepaa. The top three have been a regular fixture Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., and Friday 10 The early kilometers of January 22’s on the podium this season in distance races, a.m. – 2:30 p.m. $4 donation except holidays or weather. race appeared to represent a swing back to skiing at a level a stride ahead of the rest of Be our fan on Facebook! Questions? Need membership info? Call 206-783-1274 the Norwegians’ favor, however. Johaug the field. led at both the one and 2.5 kilometer time Johaug is third in the overall World Cup Leif erikson HaLL, 2245 n.W. 57tH st., seattLe, Wa 98107 checks, with Bjørgen in second, but over the after joining Bjørgen and Kowalczyk at the next 2.5k Kowalczyk turned the race around top of the ski world last year when she won in a major way. the 30k at the World Championships in Oslo, The Scandinavian Hour She took over the lead, putting over 18 Norway. Celebrating over 50 years on the air! seconds on Johaug and eight on Bjørgen, The trio also held the podium last year and did not slow down. Another kilometer in this event, with Bjørgen on the top step. KKNW – 1150 AM extended her lead on Bjørgen by nine more Charlotte Kalla (SWE) finished fourth, seconds. Bjørgen slowed the bleeding over +58.7, and Astrid Jacobsen (NOR) gave Saturdays 9 – 10 a.m. PST the remainder of the race, but to no conse- Norway three of the top-five, 3.7 seconds quence. She ended up 21.9 seconds behind behind Kalla. Norway, Sweden and Finland Streaming live on the internet at: Kowalczyk with Johaug 40 back. combined for 12 of the top 14 spots. www.1150kknw.com

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