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What’s inside? Queen opens exhibit News 3 Question of flags Business 4 Ålesund faces Munch – Warhol Research & Education 5 complications exhibit is opened Opinion 6-7 surrounding use of in NYC by HM Special 17th of May Section 8-19 17th if May calendar 20 foreign flags in 17th Queen Sonja Roots & Connections 21 May parade

Norway Post Denise Leland Hipp, hipp Seattle, Wash. hurra for Syttende Last week, heated debates be- Norway’s Queen Sonja this Mai! gan over flag policy as the Ålesund Photo: Per Christian Dyrø / TV2 week opened the exhibition en- 17th May Committee faced a dif- Schoolchildren in Ålesund created titled “Munch | Warhol and the these double-sided flags for their 17. Multiple Image” in New York City. $1 = NOK 5.8283 ficult decision on waving foreign Photo: Kongehuset mai parade. The exhibition brings together the updated 5/6/2013 flags in this year’s Constitution Her Majesty Queen Sonja travelled to Day parade. The problem arose works of two of the greatest print- New York to open the exhibit. In comparison the flag of their country of origin makers of the 20th century. as Aspøy primary school asked on the other. 4/6/2013 5.7305 The American-Scandina- the committee’s permission to use Believing that things were be- tiple Image, an exhibition featur- 11/6/2012 5.7172 student-made flags that featured vian Foundation (ASF) presents MUNCH | WARHOL and the Mul- 5/6/2012 5.7997 the Norwegian flag on one side and See > flags, page 6 See > exhibit page 6 2 • May 10, 2013 norwegian american weekly nyheter fra norge Nyheter Flere voldtektsanmeldelser Erna eller Jens? Tror ulvene i Oslo får valper nå To av tre velgere tror Ulveparet Fenris og Frøya kan fort bli forel- Politiet etterforsker Erna Solberg (H) blir dre denne uka. I tilfelle blir de de første ul- fire anmeldte vene på lang tid som får valper i Østmarka. statsminister etter valget Sjansen for at ulveparet venter valper blir voldtekter i forbindelse ansett som stor, mener rådgiver Christian i september, viser en ny Hillmann ved Fylkesmannen i Oslo og Ak- med russetreffet i måling ershus’ miljøvernavdeling. Basert på for- Kongeparken i Rogaland skning anslår han at det er tre fjerdedels sjanse for at valper blir født. De to ulvene dukket noe overraskende opp i Østmarka i VG vinter, hvor de markerte revir og viste såkalt Aftenposten brunstadferd, som antyder paring. De to fikk navnene Fenris og Frøya i en navnekonkur- Målingen som TNS Gallup har laget for ranse arrangert i samarbeid mellom VG, TV 2, viser at 67,2 prosent av de som har en NRK og Naturvernforbundet. – Jeg kan bekrefte at vi har registrert to mening, tror at Solberg blir statsminister et- (VG) nye voldtektssaker natt til søndag. I tillegg til Foto: Wikimedia Commons overfallsvoldtekten som skjedde utenfor par- Kongeparken er Rogalands største turistattraksjon og ter stortingsvalget i september. Sommerjobb ledig som isbjørnvakt kområdet natt til lørdag, registrerte vi enda den største fornøyelsesparken på Vestlandet. –Det er veldig hyggelig, og om alle en voldtektssak i går, sier politiinspektør stemmer på Høyre, så får de det til. Så stem Er du glad i naturen og liker spenning på på Høyre for å få troen oppfylt, sier Høyre- jobben, kan dette være den rette sommer- Fredrik M. Soma i Rogaland politidistrikt til lederen. jobben for deg. Sysselmannen på Svalbard NTB. Politiet er på jakt etter minst tre unge Samtidig som Solberg kan glede søker etter en egen isbjørnvakt i juli. – I De to siste skal ha skjedd natt til 5. mai. menn i russedress i forbindelse med over- seg over svært gode tall, må den sittende forbindelse med dokumentasjon av fang- – Bortsett fra overfallsvoldtekten har fallsvoldtekten. statsministeren konstatere at bare 30,8 sthytter i Hornsund-området trenger vi isb- alle sakene skjedd inne på parkområdet hvor Rundt 12.000 feststemte russ fra hele prosent av velgerne tror han får fortsette. jørnvakt for en tre ukers periode, heter det russen oppholder seg, sier Soma. landet er samlet i Kongeparken denne hel- Selv hver tredje velger som sier de vil i utlysningsteksten. Hornsund er en fjord Han sier det ikke er noen sammenheng gen. Presse- og sikkerhetssjef for russetref- stemme på Arbeiderpartiet, tror nå at landet på sørvestsiden av Spitsbergen. Fjorden er mellom de tre sakene inne på festivalområ- fet, Håkon Lund, fortalte til NTB lørdag at får ny statsminister etter valget, ifølge ifølge Wikipedia et viktig leveområde for det og overfallsvoldtekten som skjedde noen 2.500 personer jobber på landstreffområdet, målingen. isbjørn, og det viktigste trekket for dyrene hundre meter utenfor. over 1.000 av dem er frivillige. Sammen Statsminister Jens Stoltenberg (Ap) sier mellom Storfjorden og Vest-Spitsbergen går – Det er kvalmt at noen kan finne på med russen blir det hele til en liten by der her. Bare noen få forskere er nå fastboende målingen speiler meningsmålingene som noe sånt. At man ikke respekterer hverandres sikkerheten er høyt prioritert. der, men det er mange rester av hvalfanger- nå er. – Der er det flertall for de borgerlige. grenser, verdier og standpunkt, sier Sofie Jenter oppfordres til å gå med venner, stasjoner, fangsthytter, graver og forskning- Min oppgave er å sørge for å vise at menin- Steffensen fra Ytre Enebakk til Aftenbladet. og klarer de ikke å gjøre rede for seg, blir sinstallasjoner i Hornsund. Kvalifikasjoner gsmålinger ikke er valg, sier han. Hun fikk vite om voldtektene søndag de hentet og tatt hånd om av mannskaper fra som etterspørres er: Erfaring fra feltliv, er- morgen, og har ellers hatt en fin helg i I VGs meningsmåling fra slutten av faring med isbjørnsikring og bruk av våpen Røde Kors. Kongeparken. april ønsket halvparten av velgerne Erna – samt tilfredsstillende vandel. Sikkerhetsansvarlig Håkon Lund i som statsminister. (NTB) Kongeparken opplyser til Aftenbladet at han English Synopsis: A gathering of Russ in Konge- English Synopsis: ikke blitt informert om de siste tre voldtek- parken turned dark when several rapes were reported According to a new poll, two of to the police after the event. three Norwegian voters believe Erna Solberg will be- tene. come the next Prime Minister in September. Norwegian american weekly Online: blog.norway.com/category/news May 10, 2013 • 3 News News in brief Stave save Tax cuts to boost economy Wintry surprise in the West To shore up the Motorists in Western Norway who had Norway has allocated finally decided it was time to change to mainland economy, the NOK ten million to the summer tires after a longer than usual government proposes winter season, were caught by surprise preservation of the the morning of May 3. During the night tax changes the predicted rainfall had turned to snow, stave churches and slush and icy roads quickly brought the traffic to a standstill, particularly in the Norway Post / NRK Bergen area, where many had to wait in ftenposten A lineups for up to two hours. Snow clearing crews and tow trucks had a busy morning, Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg has hauling cars out of the ditch, but there The Ministry of Environment has set announced that the Norwegian Govern- were no reports of serious accidents. aside an additional NOK 10 million in order ment proposes tax changes from 2014 to (NRK) to better secure and fireproof Norway’s an- strengthen competitiveness and profitability, cient stave churches. and stimulate investments in the mainland SAS sells Widerøe to investor group Around 1000 of these unique wooden economy. Photo: Wikimedia Commons The SAS Group has announced that it has churches were built in Norway between The corporate tax rate will be lowered, The Storting in Oslo. The government has de- signed an agreement to sell 80% of its 1100 and 1300. the tax credit scheme for R&D will be in- cided to implement tax changes in Norway. shares in its domestic airline Widerøe’s When Fantoft stave church near Bergen creased and a special first year depreciation Flyveselskap AS to a group of Norwegian form of the corporate tax regime, aimed at was set on fire and burned down in 1992, for machinery will be introduced. At the investors. The group of investors consists reducing the rates and broadening the tax it became clear Norway’s stave churches same time the Government proposes an in- of Torghatten ASA, Fjord1 AS and base. In March, the Government appointed were in need of more security measures. The terest deduction limitation for interest ex- Nordland Fylkeskommune (together a commission (the Scheel-Commission) to NOK 10 million are meant to help speed up penses paid to related parties. referred to as the “Investor Group”). SAS consider the corporate tax system in light the process of installing modern fire and sur- The corporate tax rate will be lowered will retain a 20% share in Widerøe but will from 28 percent to 27 percent. The Govern- of international developments, taking into have the intention to transfer full ownership ment thus takes a first step in a broader re- of Widerøe in 2016. In a press release, See > stave, page 17 See > cuts, page 21 SAS says the sale of Widerøe represents an important step in the improvement of SAS’ financial position with a significant More to Syria reduction of SAS’ financial leverage. Visit to the Amazon SAS and Widerøe will have a continued Norway to give close commercial cooperation after the His Majesty King transaction, with Widerøe remaining an additional NOK 100 important regional partner to SAS. Harald takes a trip to million to help Syrian (Norway Post) the Amazon, fulfilling a refugees Bergen’s Munch-collection reopens lifelong dream The Bergen Art Museum re-opened their Munch exhibition on May 4, after ten years of extensive restoration of several Press Release damaged works of the famous Norwegian Norway Post painter. The Art Museum in Bergen has the world’s third largest Munch collection, “The refugee crisis in Syria is on its but due to extensive restoration work the Norway’s King Harald has just fulfilled way to becoming the worst since the Second drawings have not been available for a long-held dream when he spent four days Photo: Rainforest Foundation Norway / ISA Brazil. World War. The Government is therefore in- several years. The collection consists of living with the Yanomami people in a remote HM King Harald’s trip to the Amazon rainforest creasing Norway’s assistance by NOK 100 100 drawings and 50 paintings. Most of part of Brazil’s Amazon River basin. fulfilled a lifelong dream. Tame parrots are a part million,” announced Minister of Foreign Af- them come from Rasmus Meyer’s private The Norwegian King last week visited of daily life in the village in which he stayed. fairs Espen Barth Eide. collection. One of Munch’s works that Demini, the village of the Yanomami people The humanitarian situation in Syria will be shown is a unique version of in Brazil’s Amazon River basin, along the and its neighbouring countries is becoming Scream painted with ink. The drawing border of Venezuela. was not announced beforehand in Norway, more serious than the worst prognoses at the has not been displayed since the 1980s, King Harald (76) received a warm took place at the invitation of the Rainforest beginning of the year. The United Nations and will be one of several highlights when welcome from Daví Kopenawa, one of the Foundation Norway. High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Rasmus Meyer’s collection opens again tribe’s leaders and spokesman, and Lori- From Monday, 22 April to Thursday, 25 recently described the scale of crisis as com- on May 4. val, one of the village’s oldest and most re- April, King Harald lived with the Yanomami parable with refugee situations witnessed in (Norway Post) spected Yanomami shamans. The trip, which See > amazon, page 7 See > syria, page 17

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In the project “Routes, Roads and Land- scapes,” a research group headed by Pro- fessor Mari Hvattum of the Oslo School of Architecture and Design has studied how the modern Norwegian landscape has been given increasing aesthetic value from the 1800s to today. The project received funding under the Research Council of Norway’s Research Program on Assigning Cultural Values (KULVER). Photo: Kelsey Larson Atlanterhavsveien (the “Atlantic Road”) is one example of the at times precarious roadways Norway’s landscape demands. Burgeoning sense of nature The project was carried out by a group of researchers who had previously studied tal of Christiania (now Oslo). collaborated closely with the Norwegian KULVER program’s concluding conference the understanding of landscape and nature “Many of those in charge of the con- Public Roads Administration, Norway’s cen- in Oslo on 9 April. Research activities under respectively, from a variety of disciplinary struction of roads and railways were also tral road authority. We discussed their aes- the programme have studied the importance perspectives such as architecture, art his- working artists,” continues Professor Hvat- thetic guidelines, among other things. In this of aesthetics in assigning or changing cul- tory, history of science and philosophy. The tum. “Carl Abraham Pihl, for example, the way, our historical and critical viewpoint is tural values. The main findings of the Routes project team discovered some exciting links first director of Norway’s national rail- ser directly relevant to current road builders,” team are presented in the collection Routes, between the development of new roads, rail- vice, was a significant landscape photogra- concludes Professor Hvattum. Roads and Landscapes, published by Ash- ways and paths and the emergence of a new pher in addition to heading up the construc- She presented the project during the gate in 2012. aesthetic view of the landscape. tion of new railway lines starting in the “There was a shift in the conception of 1860s. Engineer Theodor Broch not only the landscape in Norway in the 1800s,” says wrote a textbook on the art of road construc- NORWEGIAN AMERICAN Professor Hvattum. “Whereas people had tion but was also chairman of the Christiania previously viewed the country’s wild nature Arts Association, a main promoter of mod- Genealogical Center & Naeseth Library ern landscape painting. as frightening and ugly, they gradually began 415 West Main Street, Madison, WI 53703-3116 to see it as something beautiful. This change “Technology and aesthetics influenced Phone (608) 255-2224 - Fax (608) 255-6842 is well studied internationally, but has re- each other reciprocally. It began to dawn [email protected] — nagcnl.org ceived much less attention in a Norwegian on us that it was not just the new transport Open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. context.” routes that redefined the landscape; it was Please call to make an appointment for research assistance. just as much that the landscape – or more Link between view of nature and develop- precisely the new concept of landscape in ment of infrastructure the 1800s – influenced the planning and con- New Publication Features At the same time as the concept of na- struction of roads and railway lines.” Olive Nordby Woodcuts ture was changing, the wide-ranging expan- “The road and railway development of sion of Norway’s roads and railways was no- the 19th and 20th centuries was thus not an isolated, technocratic endeavour, but rather a ticeably altering the landscape. The research OLIVE JENSEN NORDBY team concluded that the reciprocal relation- practice firmly rooted in the cultural sphere A Retrospective ship between road design and the concept of and heavily influenced by an awakening landscape was a core element in the process- sense of nature.” of Her Art es of change taking place. “Others have studied either road-and- Aesthetics as part of the communication $65 for members* railway development or changes in the con- revolution $80 for non-members ception of nature separately, but the connec- “Art and aesthetics played a central role add $12 for domestic tion between these elements has not received in the communication revolution that was so postage & handling much attention. This is precisely what we essential to Norway’s evolution into a mod- (email for foreign postage & handling) examined in our project,” explains Professor ern society. The new roads were in them- Hvattum. “How have new transport routes selves important symbols of aesthetic ideals. affected the way in which landscape is con- At the same time, they were very significant A keen observer of the natural world, Olive Nordby depicts trees, flowers, moun- strued, and how has this altered view of na- in that they allowed access to the landscape tains, and animals with artistic flair. Mrs. Nordby is also attracted to the scenes and ture affected the way in which the transport so it could be perceived and staged in new subjects of Norway, and to the heritage of Norwegian-Americans. Her frequent routes transform the landscape?” ways.” travels in Norway have resulted in a series of memorable printed images from the As more and more Norwegians could landscapes, locations, and legends of her ancestral homeland. Technology and aesthetics hand in hand afford to travel their own country, it became “One striking finding is the close ties something of a public information project This full-color, large format publication is available only through the Norwegian between the engineers, architects and artists to teach the citizenry an appreciation of the American Genealogical Center or Vesterheim Museum. All proceeds from the sale of 19th century Norway. They all took the beauty of the landscape. of this book benefit these two non-profit organizations. same basic education and socialized with * Only NAGC & NL or Vesterheim Museum members receive the special price of $65. each other in art societies and salons of the Knowledge applicable today time. We can see that they developed what Knowledge about the relationship be- To Order : NAGC & NL (608) 255-2224 Vesterheim Mueum Store (800) 979-3346 we could call a shared eye for the natural tween aesthetics and road design in the 19th email [email protected] email [email protected] century is also useful in modern road design. landscape while, for instance, attending the This special edition is limited to 500. Order your copy today! royal drafting school in the Norwegian capi- “During the research project we have 6 • May 10, 2013 norwegian american weekly opinion < flags From page 1 ing blown out of proportion, the committee stated that Ålesund would “prefer to have only the Norwegian flag in the 17th May parade.” According to Lindin, the Aspøy school does not have a big issue with this 17th of May Greetings from Ambassador Wegger Chr. Strømmen decision and he feels things have been blown far out of proportion. to readers of the Norwegian American Weekly Two members of Norway’s Progressive Party (FrP) became involved in the debate, standing on opposite ends of the contro- Dear Readers, versy. Oslo’s fifth candidate for Parliament, The 17th of May is always a happy occasion for me as a Norwegian. Our national Aina Stensersen stated, “We believe it is day is filled with pomp and circumstance, community spirit and fun. It’s a daythat completely insane that people will use flags brings out the child in all of us. other than Norway’s when we celebrate our And I always welcome the opportunity to address you, the readers of the Norwegian national day.” American Weekly. People like you who form the backbone of the Norwegian American Member of the Bergen City Council community, is one of the most dedicated and enthusiastic groups of people I’ve ever had for the Progressive Party, Morten Myksvoll the pleasure to know. feels that the rights granted in Norway’s But while addressing this wonderful group of people on this day of celebration Constitution are of the greatest importance. brings me joy, I find writing this letter bittersweet, as it will be my last as Ambassador “Now someone must put their foot down. of Norway to the United States. We cannot ban flags, even on the 17th of This summer, after a wonderful six years as ambassador, I will move, along with my May. Remember that we will be celebrating wife, Cecilie, back to Norway, where we will search out new adventures. a liberal democracy,” wrote Myksvoll on his As we prepare for the future, I also find myself looking back upon the last six years, blog. which are filled with so many good memories. In my time here I developed a deep affec- Svein-Rune Johannessen, group leader tion for two particularly American institutions: college football and Thanksgiving. Both Ambassador Wegger Chr. Strømmen for the Labor Party was appalled by the is- unite the country and help define something unique about the indomitable American sue. “I am very surprised that so many can spirit, I think. This November I may find myself absently turning to NRK in a futile be hurt by the fact that children should have search for an Auburn-Georgia game, remote control in one hand and turkey leg in the other. other flags in addition to the Norwegian in I will also miss American politics. The United States’ political system has fascinated me since I was a boy, and to this day the 17 May parade.” From a more traditional Thomas Jefferson remains the statesman I most respect and admire. viewpoint, the Christian Democratic Party But what I will miss most about America is not its institutions but her people, for you are what make this country special. I leader Tore Johan Øvstebø believes that have had the good fortune as ambassador to travel extensively throughout this great land, and one thing I’ve learned is that, no displaying the Norwegian flag back-to-back matter where I go, I’m never far from a Norwegian American family or community that cares deeply about its heritage and makes with any other flag is disrespectful to both. me feel welcome. I would like to thank each and every one of you who has ever uttered a Norwegian phrase, prepared a traditional The tension in this debate largely boils Norwegian holiday dish, or traveled to Norway. Thank you for demonstrating your pride in where you come from, and please know down to independence and freedom of that Norway is proud of you, too. The bond between the United States and Norway is very strong and very genuine, and continues speech versus exclusive respect for the sym- to strengthen as time goes by and our two nations face additional challenges together. As I’m fond of mentioning, there are now bol of Norway’s independence and govern- more Norwegian Americans in America than there are Norwegians in Norway. mental history. The entire holiday is a cel- You haven’t seen the last of Cecilie and me — of course we plan to return to the U.S. again from time to time. I look forward ebration of the formation of Norway’s Con- to it, and I hope to see many of you upon my return. And I hope many of you will also make plans to visit Norway in the near future stitution and birth as an independent nation, — she is always very welcoming to her sons and daughters. all the while still supporting such personal Enjoy the 17th of May. Be sure to hold your flags high and sing at the top of your lungs, and celebrate what it means to be a rights and freedoms. Norwegian American. And thanks again for six very special years. Many Norwegians feel that it is useless to wave a flag other than Norway’s on a day that is all about the nation. Others are pas- Very truly yours, sionate about the freedom of speech and ex- Wegger Chr. Strømmen pression that the nation was built on, respect- ing both Norway and the foreign nations that shape these newer communities who now call Norway their home. As for this year’s 17th May parades, it will be soley Norway’s < exhibit flag that is flown and proudly waved in its From page 1 series of prints from 1984. Comprising over result is unique. He captures Munch’s inten- own glorious spotlight as we take time to 30 original works from private and museum sity, and then interprets the works in his own honor the nation we love so much. ing two of the 20th century’s most prolific collections — some of which will be seen way.” and inventive printmakers. Curated by Dr. for the first time — the exhibition reveals re- On Wednesday morning, the Queen re- Patricia Berman and Pari Stave, the exhibi- markable affinities between the two artists. ceived the NACC Nora Award for Women Behind the Blackout tion will be on view April 27 through July In her opening remarks, Queen Sonja of Achievement. Presented by the Norwe- Curtains 27, 2013 at Scandinavia House: The Nordic emphasised the differences as well as simi- gian-American Chamber of Commerce, the By Ellen Dahlberg Zahl Center in America. larities between the two artists, noting that award was established to mark the 100th an- Organized in honor of the 150th anni- Warhol’s works are uniquely his own – even niversary of women’s suffrage in Norway. A Young Girl’s Life in versary of Munch’s birth in 1863, the exhi- though he copies Munch: The award is being presented for the first Nazi occupied Norway bition closely examines four graphic motifs “As we celebrate Munch this year, this time this year, and Queen Sonja is thus the only $14.95 plus $5 shipping produced by Munch at the turn of the cen- encounter with Warhol’s series of screen first recipient. According to the statutes, the tury — The Scream, Madonna, The Brooch. prints is a remarkable experience. 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Mentioned in nearly every historical ac- rose quickly to 63,000 in 1930. The major- won its independence in 1905, the celebra- chief from 1940 to 1962. count of the Norwegian American immigrant ity of them – 23,000 – lived in Brooklyn, the tions in Little Norway and the banner head- In 1917, as World War I hysteria cast a experience, the early Nordisk Tidende was a borough directly across the East River from lines in Nordisk Tidende proclaimed with chilling effect on even the most everyday ex- colorful, integral part of the tapestry woven Manhattan. The metropolis quickly became joy the dawn of a new day pressions of ethnic separation in America, a by the immigrants, recording milestones in the most urban center of Norwegians outside Probably the most influential editor of presidential order required all editors of non- their lives and fostering the growth of the Norway. immigration in the early 1900s, Nordisk Tidende over the years was Carl English periodicals to file an English transla- community. It was a re-assuring bridge to tion of all political stories and editorials with the homeland at the peak of immigration, their local postman. Nordisk Tidende com- and it lived on, week after week, decade af- plied, demonstrating unswerving loyalty to ter decade, to connect new generations with the United States of the entire community, as their living heritage. well as determination to preserve and main- Nordisk Tidende was established in tain the language and culture of its readers. 1891 by Emil Nielsen, a printer from Horten, Nordisk Tidende was the largest Norwe- Norway. It was noted that when Nielsen gian-language newspaper outside Norway, stepped off the boat in 1887, he was wearing and the most influential. It was to play a key a white hat on his head and a parrot on his role during the war. shoulder. When the German army invaded Nor- A colorful man, he had reportedly left way in April 1940, the paper became a key his homeland out of boredoms, and, being an source of information about the Norwegian unemployed printer who didn’t think highly war effort. Because the Norwegian press of the existing Norwegian-American press, was strictly censored, the newspaper also be- he decided to start his own newspaper. Thus came a vital link, not only on paper but also was born Nordisk Tidende, which published over the radio for getting news to Norway. its first issue on Jan. 3, 1891. As Norway’s free press was tied down To win the eye of readers, Nielsen ini- by the Nazi occupying forces, Nordisk Ti- tially filled the pages of his new weekly with dende became the semi-official mouthpiece rumors, scandals and murder stories. His of the Norwegian resistance and the exiled penchant for sensationalism led to several government. The paper relayed messages lawsuits and threats, but it also enhanced cir- and printed letters from Norway that had culation. As historian Odd Lovoll put it, “On been smuggled out by the merchant fleet occasion, Nielsen turned the newspaper into The Nordisk Tidende offices served as a scandal sheet.” The love of reading was a virtual Norwegian embassy, with members thereby increased considerably in the Nor- of the community arriving at its door almost wegian colony, it was claimed. immediately after learning of the invasion, But higher standards of journalistic pro- laden with gifts of money and goods to help fessionalism ultimately prevailed, and Nor- embattled Norway. disk Tidende soon evolved into a respected By 1914, almost 600 periodicals in the publication, winning praise as a “well-edit- Norwegian language had been started, most ed” and “well-established” newspaper pro- From Norway Times, having a short life, with many mergers and viding a vital forum for cultural exchange 110 anniversary issue, absorptions between two continents. printed on October In 1946, only 40 were still in circula- The early 1890s were not easy years for 18, 2001. The Norwe- tion, and by the 1980s, only three Norwe- the immigrants. It was a time of economic gian Immigration As- gian-language papers were being published depression and psychic crisis, particularly sociation, Inc. plans – including Nordisk Tidende – with much of to digitize back issues for new-comers who found themselves the material now in English. Norway Times of the Norway Times strangers in a foreign land. Historians point and make them avail- – was the only publication still publishing to the church and the press as being the two able to the public. under the name on its original masthead until most important institutions, providing vital it merged with Western Viking and emerged information and a sense of community to the anew as The Norwegian American Weekly immigrants, shoring up their identity, help- Nordisk Tidende was well on its way to be- Søyland, who came to America in 1920 to in 2006. ing them understand their adopted country, ing “America’s leading Norwegian newspa- study music, but who said he found the life and keeping Norway alive in their daily per.” of a “tramp-journalist” more interesting. Af- Reprinted from the Oct. 18, 2001 edition lives. From its offices and printing plant in ter traveling the world and writing for sev- of the Norway Times with permission of the In 1900, Greater New York counted a Brooklyn storefront, it quickly became a eral newspapers, he joined the staff of Nord- author. See also: the story of the Western Vi- about 11,000 Norwegians, a number which vital part of the community. When Norway isk Tidende in 1926, and served as editor-in- king on page 10! Happy 17th of May! From the Norwegian American Weekly 10 • May 10, 2013 norwegian american weekly 17th of may issue

Three celebrations An important piece of the puzzle: You may be surprised to learn that Norway technically The Western Viking story has not one, but three, “independence” days Written by Henning C. Boe, editor and publisher of the Washington Posten / Western Viking for 32 years, and originally printed in the May 17, 1989 issue of Western Viking. • • • Scott Larsen New Westminster, B.C. It was the year 1889. Oscar II was king of Norway. In Northern Seattle some people were busy with plans for building the city’s When did the U. S. become indepen- Crispo was half-Norwegian on his mother’s first Norwegian church, at 4th & dent? side. Pine, where now the Bon Marche If you said 1776, you’ll have to stay af- At the beginning of his remarks, Crispo, building sits. In the center of town, ter class. But you would be right if you said who is Italian American on his father’s side, what now is Yesler Way between one of two years. In 1781 after the British joked that he speculated that as the Norwe- First Avenue and Post Street, the were defeated at Yorktown, VA. Or in 1784 gian Vikings passed through Italy and Sicily, Post Office was located. The Post- when the Congress ratified the peace treaty. they acquired these traits from the Romans, master and four office clerks rep- History has a way of fooling us doesn’t that is, the Italians. resented the whole staff; but there us? were also five mail carriers. Two of Like when President Lincoln signed the First Independence or Constitution Day the staff members were the broth- Emancipation Proclamation in 1863 free- The first independence or Constitution Washington Posten’s personell in its first days. Frank ers Frank and Richard Oleson from ing African Americans in the South. They Day, said Crispo, happened after 400 years Oleson sits in the first row, far right. Trondheim, Norway. Frank was weren’t really free. Not until 1865 when the of rule by Denmark. By 1814, Denmark was distribution clerk and handled per- ‘War Between the States’ was over. (The bril- penalized for supporting France’s Napoleon sonally all the mail to Seattle and surrounding areas. He noticed that a considerable liant 2012 movie, ‘Lincoln,’ touches on this). during the Napoleonic Wars and at the end number of the Norwegian-language newspaper Skandinaven, Decorah-Posten, Bud- The 16th president believed the Southern of the conflict had to give-up Norway to stikken and others from the East Coast area arrived to subscribers in the Seattle area. States were like rebellious children. Rebel- Sweden. Sweden was on the winning side of Some local people had at that time started talking about having a local Norwegian- lious but nonetheless still a part of the family these wars. Before the transition was carried language newspaper, and all those papers coming from the Eastern states proved that Lincoln believed. Or in this case the union. out, Norway declared itself ‘independent’ there was a need for such a venture. Which brings us to Norway. A country from Danish rule on May 17, 1814. How- Frank Oleson had a strong desire to start a paper, and he also got his brother that celebrates not one but three indepen- ever, Norway was still under a foreign rule Richard interested. They were both older than most of the younger fellows who had dence days. Two on the same day in May and of Sweden. arrived from Norway and the prairie states. Frank was 26 and Richard a couple years a third earlier this month. younger. Neither one of them had any knowledge of how to start a paper or edit one. Three you say? Yes three. This writer Second Independence Day One day Frank met a “Trønder” with the name P.T. Julseth who came from the may be wrong – and nothing like the printed Fast forward to May 17, 1905. Norway Dakota Territory where he had been editor for the paper Fram, an offspring of Fargo word to showcase error – but Norway may and Norwegians finally breathed freedom Posten. He had several years experience in all branches of the newspaper business, very well be the only country to celebrate not from a foreign power after declaring its full and thus could give good advice. But he himself didn’t want to be involved in the one but two independence days on the same independence from Sweden, 99 years after newspaper business in Seattle. He had become a building contractor and was happy day. waving goodbye to the Danes. After 1905, with his new profession; but he was of great help to those who planned a newspaper. Among Norwegians, the day is referred the day’s focus has been centered around the Another important man for the new venture was Julius Sunde, a printer who pre- to simply as syttende mai (meaning May Norwegian royal family. viously had worked for Illustrert Ugeblad in Minneapolis. He wrote articles for that Seventeenth), Nasjonaldagen (The National “weekly” after he came to Seattle, and proved himself a good writer. It was his articles Day) or Grunnlovsdagen (The Constitution Third Independence Day that influenced Frank Oleson to move to Seattle from Omaha, Nebraska. When Oleson Day), although the latter is less frequent. The third Norwegian independence ob- met Sunde in Seattle, the latter was working as a fisherman, but he wanted to get back Constitution Day refers to when the coun- servance occurs also in May. May 8th, after to his profession as a printer. Therefore, it was an easy task to get him involved in try’s constitution was written and adopted at almost five years of occupation by German establishing a newspaper plant, and his advice was followed exclusively. Eidsvoll, Norway on May 17, 1814. Similar forces (1940-1945), the German flag was Following many complications, Washington Posten came with its first issue on to when the U.S. Constitution was adopted in lowered and the Norwegian flag once again May 17, 1889. Even though it was modern in typefaces, its appearance was far from Philadelphia on Sept. 17, 1787. waved prominently without the German perfect, thanks to a shortage of certain types, letters. Frank Oleson later on stated Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Law- swastika throughout Norway. This was fol- humorously in his speeches that when Norway changed its spelling of the language, rence Crispo spoke in 1995 about this at the lowing the Allied nations beating Germany they used Washington Posten’s first edition as a guide! The new paper was received Syttende Mai (17 May) celebration of the with great interest, however, in spite of its appearance...it filled a long-felt need, it was Half-Norwegian American Bar Association. See > three, page 11 stated. The company was dissolved in 1902. Frank Oleson withdrew from the business, and it was a difficult time for Seattle and the paper. But it continued to publish, even ytten though several owners and editors came and left. Gunnar Lund purchased Washington y S de Posten in 1905. In the years following 1905 and the dissolving of the union with Swe- p M den, patriotic Norwegian feelings helped promote the newspaper among the Norwe- p a gian-Americans in the Northwest. Lund was also a good businessman, hired salesmen a i who travelled around and sold subscriptions, and secured correspondants in the cities H ! along the West Coast. Dregne’s In 1959 the Washington Posten was sold to Henning C. and Ragnhild M. Boe. After Henning C. Boe became editor and publisher of the paper, it was re-named Scandinavian Gifts Western Viking, a name better suited to a growing nation-wide circulation. January 1, 1973, Western Viking took over Decorah-Posten which had been published in Deco- Celebrate Visit our rah, Iowa and was the oldest and largest of the Norwegian-American newspapers, only Gratulerer med dagen! one year short of its 100th anniversary. Syttende store A few years later, the Minneapolis based Norwegian weekly Minnesota Posten Celebrate 17th of May with the Mai with Sunday, also was purchased and added to Western Viking’s subscription list. And when the Norwegian-American community and us! May 19 norwegian-language weekly Norrøna in Vancouver, B.C., Canada stopped, the editor/ publisher Gunnar J. Warolin also submitted his subscription list to Western Viking. advertise in the Syttende Mai Issue It has been stated many times, by oldtimers and others active in the Norwegian- – Our biggest issue of the year! – Bringing you the very best gifts, gourmet food, American colony in Seattle: “If we had not had Washington Posten / Western Viking, and collectibles from Norway to Westby, Wisconsin we never would have been able to organize and build Norway Center, Norse Home, or Ad deAdline: mAy 1 Leif Erikson Hall...our Norwegian-American newspaper is one of the most valuable 100 S. Main Street, Westby, WI 54667 institutions within our colony and deserves full support by the community.” Questions? Phone: (608) 634-4414 • Toll-free: (877) 634-4414 Call (800) 305-0217 or email [email protected] Hours: Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Editor’s note: In 2006 Western Viking merged with Norway Times to create the Norwegian American Weekly. Visit us online: www.dregnesscandinaviangifts.com norwegian american weekly May 10, 2013 • 11 17th of may issue

< Three From page 10 (However, the Danes had one of the most Student leaders at UND active underground movements, the Danish Resistance. Denmark was the only occupied This remarkable group of UND students believes in the costliest and bloodiest war in world country to save almost all of its Jewish citi- that everyone has the capacity to lead history. zens from the German concentration camps “When World War II began,” in 1939 and certain death). The Norwegian govern- said Crispo “Norway proclaimed its neutral- ment wired Berlin after the Germans in- ity. However, on April 9, 1940, Nazi forces vaded: ‘We will not submit voluntarily; the invaded the two neutral nations of Norway struggle is already underway’ said Crispo. and Denmark under the guise of protecting Even though the Norwegians for over them against an ‘Anglo-French Occupation’ 500 years have been under the rule of the and ‘To Protect Their Freedom and Indepen- Danes, Swedes, and Germans, the Norwe- dence.’ gian people’s spirit and endurance perse- “Germany’s true motivation (in 1940) vered. A spirit that continues today. Regard- was to maintain its access through Norway less of which independence ‘day’ you re- to its ports on the North Sea. Denmark acqui- member, 68, 108 or 199 years ago. esced to the Nazi demands, but not Norway”

The evolution of the flag Photos courtesy Scott Larsen

Norway’s flag has morphed down through the centuries into today’s flag. Here are Photo: UND STLF three examples to show how the flag has changed to become the flag Norwegians wave A group of students, part of the STLF group, on the “Pay it Forward” tour. on syttende mai, or May 17, this month.

Larrie Wanberg Feature Editor

Most everyone likely has a fond mem- pears to me, as an educator, to break out of ory of excellent youth programs in schools, the pack and find its way to the vanguard of churches and civic service organizations that a parade of youth leadership programs. impacted their lives as students. Today, doz- Referred to as “STLF,” the organization ens of excellent student leadership programs is a dedicated group of students with a broad line up along a virtual parade that carries the spectrum of service whose motto is ”Lead- flags of citizenship, patriotism and service to ership revealed by service, relationships and our country. action” – “Students Today, Leaders Forev- One student leadership organization ap- See > leaders, page 16 Likely flag of the Old Kingdom of Norway with the traditional ‘Norwegian Lion’ motif. Used from 1318 to the 18th century but probably much older. Used as royal stan- dard since 1905.

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The current flag of Norway was designed in 1821 by Fredrik Meltzer, a member of Please contact: Diana Erickson the parliament (Storting). However the King of Sweden refused to sign the law mak- [email protected] ing the flag official. The “pure” flag was first flown in 1899, but the sildesalaten union mark had to be kept on flags of war on Norwegian vessels. After the dissolution between Consul of Norway Kim Nesselquist Norway and Sweden, the union mark was removed from the navy flag as well on June with Their Majesties King Harald Please commit A.S.A.P. Many groups like to use 9, 1905. and Queen Sonja of Norway the university during the summer months. 12 • May 10, 2013 norwegian american weekly 17th of may issue The season of the bunad For Aina Fjellanger of MollyMe clothing company, springtime ushers in the busiest season of the year

Photos courtesy Aina Fjellanger Pictures taken in Aina Fjellanger’s shop. Left: Fjellanger in her “Masfjord Bunad.” This pattern was reconstucted in the year 2000, so it is a “new” “old” bunad. Reconstructed material from the mid-1800s – 1900. The other bunads on display are from her home county of Nordhordland, which she sews the most. The chestcloth, belt and apron can have different patterns, and therefore it is good to have these displayed, so that customers can decide what they prefer for their bunads. Right: Fjellanger puts the finishing touches on a bunad for 15-year-old Malin Haugland. She is using the bunad for her confirma- tion day in May, a common tradition. The bunad is made of good wool and fabric, and will normally last for a lifetime. When Malin grows, in both age and size, it is possible to make the whole bunad bigger. Therefore, she can use it until age 100!

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“The best part is when they try on the national folk dress costumes, from all differ- There is even a group, known as the “bunad not sew much, but was very interested and bunad for the first time, when I have just fin- ent regions of Norway. The popularity and police” in some circles, who keep a sharp curious about making bunads,” she says. ished it,” says Aina Fjellanger. “Most people cultural importance of the bunad in Norway eye for any violation of bunad-rules! In fact, she’d been hired to do market- look great in their bunad, because it is mea- today is tied to the 19th century national ro- Aina Holsen Fjellanger, however, is fa- ing for the company, a field in which she had sured and fitted just for them, and to see how manticism movement, which spread not only miliar with the ins and outs of this compli- some previous experience. beautiful and happy they look – wonderful!” throughout Norway but also in other parts of cated trade: she started on her bunad-making She worked for the husfliden for seven The season of Syttende Mai is both Fjel- Europe, including Germany and Denmark. journey 12 years ago, when she got a job as years, and came away from the position with langer’s busiest and most rewarding. It is However, Norway has held on to the a manager for a bunads shop, Husfliden, one much more than marketing experience. when she delivers bunads she has made her- tradition as a mark of national pride, and bu- of Norway’s largest and most respected bu- “During the years I spent there, it turned self to her customers to wear on the holiday. nads are still today increasing in popular use. nad manufacturing company. into quite a great business, and I learned a “I have been working 24/7 for two They are considered an acceptable alterna- In April 2008, she started her clothing lot from the women working there. After a months now!” says Fjellanger. tive to formal wear – notably even at solemn company, MollyMe in Lindås, Hordaland, couple of years I made my own bunad, and I For many young people, this will be royal events – but are more often worn for Norway, and acts as the owner and man- also made one for each of my kids – one boy their first bunad; a very important coming- festive occasions, such as weddings, annive- ager of the store. She has two employees, and one girl,” Fjellanger says. of-age symbol that goes along with their resaries, confirmations, and holidays, the one who helps take care of the shop, and Now, with MollyMe, Fjellanger makes springtime (or autumn) confirmations. 17th of May in particular. one who helps make bunads. MollyMe sells over 30 bunads per year. She also does re- It’s also, of course, a symbol of national The creation and production of bunads women’s fashion, bunads, and yarn, as well pairs. And of course: “Some bunads ‘shrink’ pride to wear one on the 17th of May. in Norway is closely monitored; there are as other locally produced products. in the closet, and I have to make them big- A little background information, for strict rules for patterns, and it is a hotly de- This wasn’t, at first, the business Fjel- ger...” she says. those who may not know: “bunad” is an bated topic as to whether it is acceptable langer thought she would pursue. bunad, page 14 umbrella term that encompasses all sorts of to deviate from these traditional standards. When she started at Husfliden, “I could See > norwegian american weekly May 10, 2013 • 13 17th of may issue

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A full day of celebration in Seattle, Washington

Professor Bård A. Berg was With a full day of activities on May born in Finnmark, the northern- 17, the streets of Ballard come most county of Norway, and has been employed by the University alive with music and celebration of of Tromsø since 1998, and cur- rently part of the Department of Norwegian Constitution Day! Philosophy, where he teaches history and philosophy. He is a Kids games at Nordic Museum – 10-2 p.m. Sámi scholar from the University Free admission all day at Nordic Heritage Museum (3014 NW of Tromsø. Berg has published several books and articles over 68th St). Enjoy Scandinavian food and beverages, and crafts the years, in particular on Sami for the kids. issues. In 2006-2007 Bård and his wife Benny lived in Seattle for Luncheon at Leif Erikson Hall – 12 p.m. a year while he was a Fulbright Tickets: $30 / person. RSVP to (206) 783-1274 scholar at University of Washing- ton Department of Scandinavian Studies, doing research on the Entertainment at Bergen Place – 2-5 p.m. immigration of Sami people to Live entertainment! Free admission the Pacific Northwest. Benny and Honorary Marshals Grand Marshal Bård grew very fond of Ballard Nordic Cafe at Leif Erikson Hall – 3-5 p.m. Bård Berg and its strong Norwegian com- Randi Aulie Bernt Bodal Purchase Scandinavian food and drink, and learn about Scan- munity, and they return as often as possible to visit with friends dinavian groups in the area and for business. 17th of May Parade – 6-8 p.m. Come early to save a spot or better yet, march with us! (Begins at NW 62nd St. and 24th Ave. NW all the way to Ballard Ave. and Dock St.)

17th of May Celebration Dance – 8-11 p.m. Live music by “The Silverbacks” (local Seattle Ballard band). Tickets available at the door: Sons of Norway members – adults $5 (must show membership card) Kids under 15 are free with adult supervision. Non members – Adults $8 / Kids under 15 are free with adult supervision. No host bar. Learn more at www.17thofmay.org 14 • May 10, 2013 norwegian american weekly 17th of may issue

Interesting facts about the bunad

On bunads worn by the royal family: Princess Maud of Wales, on holiday in Hardanger with her Danish husband, thought that the Hardanger bunads worn by the women in Hardanger were so beautiful that she had one made for her. At that time, she had no inkling that a decade and a half later she would return to Norway as its queen, the matriarch of a new dy- nasty of Norwegian kings. She later wore this Hardan- ger bunad at numerous public appearances in Norway, a tradition maintained by the present Queen Sonja, the Crown Princess Mette Marit and Princess Martha Louise, although Queen Sonja and her daughter wear the East Telemark bunads, Telemark being the ances- tral county of the Queen’s own family. Photo: Wikimedia Commons Queen Maud of Norway.

Photo: Wikimedia Commons Due to ongoing New confirmands in their bunads – a variety of regions represented. discussions on the status of bunads, it is not possible to state accurately the number of different types of bunads in Norway, but most estimates place the num- ber at around 200. < bunad the work is a joy. From page 12 “I foresee doing this for the rest of my Some bunad traditions were lost for hundreds life,” she says. “It is so rewarding having of years. Setesdal in Southern Norway had a folk cos- Fjellanger specializes in bunads from your hobby as a job. The days spent on work tume tradition dating back to the 1300s that remained Northern Hordaland, Sogn og Fjordane and goes too fast, and I really enjoy sewing!” relatively untouched in the modern bunad movement Hardanger for women, and the Nordhorda- Fjellanger has big plans for the future of until the middle of the 20th century, when the pattern land bunad for men. It takes about three her business, including a desire to take her was created. Norwegians from Setesdal now wear this months to make a bunad, she explains. business overseas to service the Norwegian- Photo: Wikimedia Commons time-honored traditional costume as a bunad today. “I also have several ‘home workers,’ American population. Quite the headpeace – a Har- making the difficult and time-demanding “My dream is to help people in the danger bunad with a bridal pieces of the bunad, like the chest cloth and States if they want a bunad,” she says. “Or to crown. Few Norwegians still use the headdress- the embroidery on the shirt.” fix an old bunad that does not fit anymore.” Her 17-year-old daughter and her moth- es and headpieces that were a part of the traditional costumes, preferring instead to show their hair, in accord with modern, western er-in-law also help out occasionally, making For more information about MollyMe, fashions. Ironically, these headdresses would often have been seen as the most the work a family effort (her sister’s knit visit www.mollyme.no. To inquire about a important part of the costume for native practitioners of the customs as the head- line, LiseKdesign, is also sold in the shop). bunad, you can send an email to mollyme@ dress often indicated an individual’s social or marital status. Even though bunad making can be time- mollyme.no. consuming and demanding, for Fjellanger, Criticizing that only wealthy people can afford to purchase a bunad and to carry out this tradition, Norske Bunader moved the production of some Norwegian Gratulerer med daGen! bunads to China. This shift has lowered fra Den Norske Glee Club of Minneapolis the price and made the national costume Member Chorus of the Norwegian Singers Association of America more affordable. It has also caused major concerns by patriotic citizens who believe For more information, contact President Herb Nelson the Norwegian national costume should be Photo: Wikimedia Commons completely authentic and only produced Detail from the Setesdal bunad. Phone: (651) 587-4819 | Email: [email protected] domestically. On the web: www.norwegiangleeclub.com

Hipp, Hipp Hurra for 17. Mai!

Join fellow Norwegians at Norse Home on May 17th to celebrate HISTORY before heading to Ballard to the parade!

11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.: Traditional Scandinavian Lutefisk Feast (Seating is limited, so make reservations now)! Live performance by Additional information regarding 5311 Phinney Avenue North musical sensation: The Skandia Kapell! this event available online at Seattle, WA 98103 www.norsehome.org Find us on (206) 781-7400 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.: Nationally Reknowned Author: Junius Rochester, or call (206) 781-7400. www.norsehome.org Facebook book review and signing (Free refreshments!) norwegian american weekly May 10, 2013 • 15 17th of may issue

A monthly feature to share Brought to you by with kids and grandkids BarnebladBarneblad Heidi Håvan Grosch Car Wash 4 6 5 Get out the hose and special soap, a sponge or rag or brush, preparing for this special day, that’s an important must. 7 Buffed and clean it must all be, seats and dash and floor, wheel rims and tires black, the hood and trunk and door; 0 Why not wash your car Side view mirrors, grill work too today in honor of Norway’s Until no dirt or grime. Wash the mats and toss the trash, then do it one more time. independence day! 9 Norwegian 101 Because a little dirt won’t do Language practice with Heidi Håvan Grosch on this “redest” of all days; Dugnad so wash your car to make it shine There is no word (det er ingen ord) in English (på engelsk) that for the 17th of May parade! really means the same thing (som betyr det samme). A dugnad is like an old-fashioned (gammeldags) barn raising, a volunteer event (frivillig arbeid) and an obligation (en forpliktelse). Parents are re- quired (foreldrene må!) to do it on behalf of their school-aged chil- By Heidi Håvan Grosch dren (barn i skolealder), friends do it when someone needs help (når noen trenger hjelp) and organizations (organisasjoner) do it for events as a way to raise funds (som en måte å skaffe midler på). The 17th of May is no different (er ikke annerledes) . We think about the parades (parader) and ice-cream eating (iskremspising) and bunad-wearing festivities, but there are also those who make the food we buy (de som lager mat vi kjøper), organize the parades we see and clean up after us (rydder opp etter oss). For many events, those behind the scenes (de som star bak kulissene) are doing it as a dugnad- type event. So as I write this on the 1st of May (labor day/arbeidernes dag) I remind us all (jeg minner oss alle om) to say thank you (å si takk) on the 17th of May for all those that make our rosch Håvan G celebrations possible. Photo: The Norwegian Immigration Association, Inc. Heidi Photo courtesydugnad in Norway. Hurrah! (Hurra!) Planting seeds at a 16 • May 10, 2013 norwegian american weekly 17th of may issue

Gratulerer med dagen!

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Making Life A Little Easier Phone: 206.546.5125 Rather, a few students are endorsed by the To date, college-based STLF chapters Richmond Beach Branch Fax: 206.542.4610 group to form a “leadership team” based on are located on 35 campuses in 11 states, with collaboration, teamwork and a consensus about 20,000 participants, creating 267,000 model for decision-making. hours of community service and gathering Gratulerer med dagen! The core concept is that everyone in the experiences from 475 tours to destinations group has the capacity to lead. throughout the country. Happy 17th of May from your friends at Whidbey Island Bank This quality is revealed in multiple The UND STLF group has committed ways – in the performance of service, form- to participate in the “Golden Paperclip” proj- ing quality interactive relationships in com- ect, which is focused on assisting some of munities, and energizing innovations into the 500+ veteran-students currently at UND Gratulerer så mye med dagen! action. A student plan of action is not de- to secure jobs as they finish their new career bated or delayed by obstacles – the action studies. “Our group takes action where ac- simply gets done and done effectively. tion is needed,” stated Jon Rylander, a stu- Happy 17th of May! The group is fun-loving, energetic, dent facilitator. “We give voice to our peers service-oriented, resolute and reliable. They and empower others to achieve what they do function like the proverbial business exam- best.” ple of a flock of geese, in that if one student The current project is to assist student- Haram-CHristensen Corporation leader fatigues or falls behind from class veterans, who are recent returnees as peers, Importers of Fine Foods & European Specialties since 1919 work responsibility, another fills in. They to produce one-minute digital stories that are all know their “destination” as a leader and used as visual “résumés” for posting on a 125 Asia Place, Carlstadt, New Jersey 07072 organize themselves systematically to make dedicated Web portal. These video-type ré- Tel: (201) 507-8544 • Fax: (201) 507-0507 their mission and purpose happen. sumés are not simply facing into a lens with One of STLF’s most popular activities an appeal for a job, but tell a narrated story www.haramchris.com is an annual “Pay It Forward” tour during with photos of the person, their skills, expe- Spring break, when students organize bus riences, and career goals in a crafted person- tours for learning about distant places and alized story. diverse cultures. For example, the Universi- The “filmmaking” program, which has ty of North Dakota (UND) STLFs organized been planned over three years, will launch a bus tour for nine days to Washington D.C. after school is out and operate with some to experience the Nation’s capitol and inter- planned internships from Memorial Day un- vening points of interest. This past weekend, til Veterans Day. a bus tour of tribal youth from the Band of Student “film crews” in the region will Gratulerer Med Dagen! Chippewa’s at Belcourt visited Grand Forks also begin to produce short documentaries and on to Duluth with stops to learn about on Legion members in their home communi- Mills Mayonnaise & Cod Roe Spread services along the way. ties that served in wars over the generations. Cod Liver pieces • Idun Mustards These bus tours are financed by local New American Legion Posts are be- students, sometimes from an extended peri- ing organized with on-campus peer groups Husmor Fiskeboller & Fiskekaker • Lutefisk od of collecting pocket change at booths that at UND and ND State University in Fargo, Sunnmøre Fiskeboller and Cod Roe • Makrell i tomat promote their mission. With small funds, where 1200 student-veterans are currently they do big things. The parent organization attending. King Oscar Gaffelbiter • Sardines guides them in their tour routes and venues Several Legion Posts in the area have Freia sjokolade • Nidar sjokolade • Dent and can subsidize some special costs, as sponsored students to participate as film Gjetost • Jarlsberg • Ridderost needed. crewmembers in the program start-up. Sto- The other core program of STLF is the ries of Veterans and pioneers produced over Kavli Cheese & Cod Roe Spreads high school leadership camp in the summer. the summer will be shown at a “Film Festi- Viking Lefse • Stabburet Surkål og Rødkål (see www.stlf.net for more detailed informa- val” at summers end, and again as a virtual tion.) “parade” on computer screens on Veteran’s Korni • Ideal • Solo Orange Soda Co-founder, Irene Fernando, explained Day. Farris Mineral Water • Toro Soups that the organization originated by four “Fellow students who have seen the Nugatti • Cod Liver Oil in Bottles freshmen at the University of Minnesota in world in a different way can guide us in 2003 who sought to create a business model making the world a better place,” said Jon. Cheese slicers • Norwegian Cooking Books to support youth leadership to “make a dif- “And we can help our veteran-peers trans- Persil Vaskepulver and other Scandinavian products ference in their community and their world.” form their new skills to gain employment The scope of the model ranges from stu- through visual and social media.” dents in college, high school and including As a seasoned educator and veteran, I groups in middle schools. This progressive only wish that I had this mature wisdom of Please call for store location near you! peer model of interaction helps sustain the the world when I was a student. norwegian american weekly May 10, 2013 • 17 17th of may issue < stav e From page 3 toration project, but security flaws and the Songs for Norway need for more fireproofing have also been veillance equipment in all of Norway’s 28 discovered in these churches. preserved stave churches. Some churches are more exposed than Two songs loved by Norwegians around “Last year we were given a report that others, and the work with securing them will the world to celebrate Constitution Day shows a great need for fireproofing of the start first. stave churches. They are not at a satisfactory “We fear fire, period,” says Solhjell. level today. We should not take any unneces- “We are talking about buildings that will be sary risks with these buildings,” says Minis- very exposed if a fire occurs.” ter of Environment Bård Vegar Solhjell (SV/ The Minister of Environment estimates Socialist Left Party). that the work will be completed around the Ja, vi elsker dette landet 21 out of 28 stave churches have already same time as the general restoration project, undergone renovations as part of a larger res- in 2015. Yes, we love this country – Norway’s national anthem Written by Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson, music by Rikard Nordraak

Norge i rødt, hvitt, og blått Saga of an Norway in Red, White and Blue – Norway’s favorite song Written by Finn Bø, Bias Bernhoft and Arild Feldborg, music by Lars-Erik Larsson Immigrant

Hvorhen du går i li og i fjell Wherever you go in the hillside in the en vinterdag, en sommer kvell ved fjord og mountains, a winter day, a summer fossevell evening among the mountains and Fra eng og mo med furutrær waterfalls. til havets bryn med fisker vær, og til de From the meadow with pine trees, from hvite skjær the ocean's brow with fishing villages and Møter du landet i trefarvet drakt to the white rocks. svøpt i et gjenskinn av flaggets farveprakt. You meet the country in the tri-color Se en hvitstammet bjerk oppi lien suit, wrapped in a reflection of the flag's rammer stripen av blåklokker inn colors. mot den rødmalte stuen ved stien Look, white-stemmed birches up on the det er flagget som vaier i vind. hillsides, frames the strips of bluebells in. Ja, så hvit som det hvite er sneen Against the red-painted cabin by the road, og det røde har kvellsolen fått it is the flag waving in the wind. og det blå gir sin farve til breen Yes, as white as white is the snow, and the det er Norge i rødt, hvitt og blått. red has the evening sun got, And the blue gave its color to the glacier, En vår-dag i en solskinns stund it is Norway in red, white and blue! på benken i studenter lund Send your check for $17.95 der sitter han og hun One spring day in the sun on the bench in to unge nyutsprungne russ the Students Lund, he and she sits. Shipped postpaid to ganske nylig tendte bluss Two young new bloomed Russ, two fairly TO: Paul Groethe i tredve grader pluss recent lit flares in twenty degrees plus. Hun er som en gryende forsommer dag She is like a budding before summer day, 301 E. Frazee #4 som farves av gjenskinnet fra det norske that gets its color from the shine of the flagg. Norwegian flag. Vergas, MN 56587 Ja, så hvit som det hvite er kjolen Yes, as white as white is the dress and og så rød som det rød hennes kinn then red as the red her cheeks. hennes øine er blå som fiolen Her eyes are blue as violets, she is the flag hun er flagget som vaier i vind. waving in the wind. Han har freidig og lyslugget panne He has a boldly and white haired og en lue i rødt har han fått. forehead, and a hat in red, he has Med en lyseblå tiltro til landet received. Hipp Hipp Hurra! står vår ungdom i rødt, hvitt og blått With a light blue confidence in the country, stand our youth in red, white and Happy 17th of May! blue! 18 • May 10, 2013 norwegian american weekly 17th of may issue Feast for a fest: 17. mai treats A gourmet twist on the traditional 17. mai fare from Outside Oslo

Daytona Strong Outside Oslo

Syttende Mai—it’s been a part of my Norwegian-American identity for as long as I can remember. Heading down to Bal- lard where Market Street would be lined with thousands of people from throughout the greater Seattle area, I’d watch the parade as a child with my parents and both sets of grandparents. That was when the heart of Ballard still distinctly felt like a Scandina- vian neighborhood, when Market Street still had a Scandinavian goods store, before Bal- lard became a destination not only for the maritime and mill industries but also for its trendy restaurants and nightlife. We’d stop to order a pølse og lefse from a sidewalk vendor and wash it down with Solo. Grandpa Lauritz would give me the year’s commemorative Syttende Mai pin. For a day the streets of Ballard were filled with Norwegian flags and people wearing bunads and other traditional clothing. I suppose you may detect a hint of nos- Photo: Daytona Strong talgia in what I write, a yearning for the Pølse med lefse: children and adults alike enjoy this simple yet favorite 17. mai lunch in Norway. past. That is true, to an extent. I miss those grandparents who have departed and the Scandinavian touches that are fading from the neighborhood. But I also love what it today: a place continuously being rejuvenated while retaining the history of generations of Norwe- gian immigrants. That can be seen most clearly on Syttende Mai, when the festival and pa- rade draw crowds with just as much enthusiasm as I can remember in past years. Norwegian or not, Seattleites flock to the neighborhood for what is an event full of community spirit. The first Syttende Mai festival in Washington took place in 1889, the same year the state was admitted to the union. It’s also one of the largest Syttende Mai parades outside of Norway and said to be one of the largest ethnic parades in the United States. In honor of Syttende Mai, I’ve been sharing some special Norwegian food recently on my food blog, Outside Oslo (www.outside-oslo.com); you’ll find everything from rhubarb desserts and traditional Norwegian waffles to foods perfect for a parade picnic. I’ve also created an original recipe for cardamom ice cream with milk chocolate chunks to share with you here. I’m not sure whether ice cream or hot dogs are more popular on Syttende Mai, so go ahead and roll up some pølse in lefse – don’t forget to serve it with some good, Scandi- navian mustard and a sparkling orange Solo – and whip up a batch of ice cream for dessert.

Hipp Hipp Hurra Hot dogs with Lefse for Syttende Mai! Pølse med lefse

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Cardamom Ice Cream with Norwegian Chocolate Chunks

Is med kardemomme

An Outside Oslo original

1 tablespoon cardamom seeds 8 large egg yolks 1 1-inch piece of vanilla bean 1 cup sugar 3 cups whole milk 1.5 oz Norwegian milk chocolate, roughly 1 cup whipping cream chopped

Roughly crush the cardamom seeds in a mortar. Split the piece of vanilla bean lengthwise using the point of a knife and split open, scraping out the seeds. Combine milk, cream, car- damom, and vanilla seeds and the bean in a medium saucepan and place over medium heat, whisking frequently until it reaches a simmer. Remove from heat and cover, letting the spices steep for about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large, heatproof bowl, combine the egg yolks and sugar and vigorously whisk until the sugar dissolves into the eggs and you have a creamy, pale-yellow mixture. Stirring constantly, slowly pour the milk and cream into the egg mixture. Transfer the custard back to the saucepan and bring it to a simmer over medium heat until the mixture has thickened to a consistency that could coat the back of a spoon, about 6 to 8 minutes. (Take care not to let it come to a boil. If you accidentally do and the eggs form clumps, you can remedy the situation with a food processor.) Pour the custard through a strainer to remove the cardamom seeds and to ensure a smooth ice cream. Refrigerate until completely chilled, at least 1 hour, then freeze according to your ice cream maker’s instructions. A few minutes before the ice cream is frozen, add chopped chocolate and churn until mixed and the ice cream is the consistency you desire.

Photo: Daytona Strong Cardamom ice cream with Norwegian chocolate chunks; the perfect ice cream for 17. mai!

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9074 church service, including Norwegian hymns in a rousing parade. To cover expenses admission Alaska May 17: Syttende Mai Celebration Concert. translation and some Scripture readings in Nor- is $5.00 for non-members. All are welcome. May 16 – 19: Little Norway Festival in Pe- Norwegian Memorial Lutheran Church in Chi- wegian. Afterwards, coffee, lemonade and lefse Please call Catherine at (440) 979-0681 for more tersburg. Petersburg celebrates our Norwegian cago. 7:00 p.m. Featuring the Church Choir, the will be served on the lawn. information. heritage by honoring Norwegian Independence Grieg Ladies Singing Society, the Bjørnson Male May 17: 2013 Syttende Mai Minnesota Day, May 17. One of our biggest events, the en- Chorus, the Chicago Nordic Voices and Chicago Banquet. 5:00 p.m. Reception, 6:15 p.m. Dinner Oregon tire community celebrates with food and craft Spelmanslag. Information: (773) 252-7335. & Program at Minnesota Valley Country Club in booths downtown, parade, seafood feasts, dances May 17: Join Grieg Lodge members in Port- May 18: Norwegian Constitution Day Ban- Bloomington. 6:15 p.m. dinner & program. Or- land, Ore. for this most festive holiday. Doors and much more! Sponsored by the Chamber of quet Hosted by the Norwegian National League. ganized by the Syttende Mai Minnesota Commit- Commerce. Call (906) 772-4636. open at 4 p.m. Socialize in the Oslo Lounge. Na- Chevy Chase Country Club in Wheeling. Guest tee. The cost to attend is $50.00 per person. Res- tional dress encouraged. Food: open face shrimp Speaker – Zenia Chrysostomidis. Social Hour ervations are required. Please RSVP by 5 p.m. on sandwiches, roll with gjetost and/or jarslberg Arizona 6:00 p.m., dinner 7:00 p.m., dancing to the Dave Wednesday, May 8th. For more information go cheese, weiner w/lompe or bun, rømmegrøt, bløt- May 11: Syttende Mai Celebration in Scott- Kyrk Trio. $50.00 per person. Reservations: Car- to: http://www.norway.org/minneapolis kake, almond pastry, beverages and pop, includ- sdale. Join us at the McCormick-Stillman Rail- ol Hoidahl (847) 358-1527 May 17: 6:00 p.m. Syttende Mai Lodge’s ing Norwegian Solo. Available for purchase in road Park, located at 7301 E Indian Bend Rd., May 19: Norwegian Constitution Day Syttende Mai Celebration Location: Danish the Bergen Waterfront Dining Room. Grand Flag Scottsdale, Ariz., on May 19 at 9 a.m. A parade Parade. Presented by the Norwegian National American Center in Minneapolis. The cost to at- Parade: starts at 6 p.m., complete with fjord hors- with music and flag waving will take place at League, Park Ridge. Stepping off at 1:00 p.m. at tend is $7.00 per person. RSVP: Please contact es and marching bands. Program, Festivities and 9:30 a.m. There will be a potluck with coffee, Talcott and Cumberland, ending at Hodges Park. Dennis Rusinko at (612) 789-2272 or dennis- Raffle: in the Grand Ballroom at approximately 7 lemonade, cups, plates, and plasticware provid- Pre-parade festivities in Hodges Park beginning [email protected]. p.m. after the parade. Public invited, free admis- ed. Sponsored by Norwegians Worldwide and at 12:00 p.m. Parade Grand Marshal Perry C. May 19: Celebrate at Mindekirken (The sion. More information at www.norsehall.org. Sons of Norway in the Phoenix area. Straw, Jr. Information: Barbra (847) 823-7596. Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Church, 924 East May 18: Join Johan Vineyards in Rickre- Website www.nnleague.org. 21st Street, Minneapolis). 10:30 a.m. prelude all, Ore. from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. in celebrating British Columbia concert, featuring the Norwegian Glee Club of our founder, Dag Sundby’s, Norwegian heritage May 17: Syttende Mai Celebration at the Iowa Minneapolis. 11:00 a.m. Syttende Mai Festival at our Syttende Mai (Constitution Day) Cel- Scandinavian Community Centre, located at May 17: The festivities at Vesterheim will Service (Norwegian and English service) Rev. ebration. We will have wine tasting, Norwegian 6540 Thomas Street, Burnaby, BC. Come cele- begin with a dance by Decorah’s popular Scan- Kristin Sundt, The Mindekirken Choir, trum- foods, Fjord horses, traditional costumes, music brate Norway’s Constitution Day with a cocktail dinavian-American old-time dance band, Foot- pets. Official greeting from the Palace brought and fun. Fee is $10 per person which includes and dinner event sponsored by the Norwegian Notes. Come and kick up your heels from 7:00- by Knut Brakstad, Private Secretary to His Maj- wine tasting and food. Show your Sons of Nor- House Society. A no-host bar opens at 6 p.m. 9:00 p.m. on Mill St. next to the museum’s Main esty King Harald V of Norway. Parade – follow- way membership card or Scandinavian Heritage followed by dinner at 7 p.m. Pur­chase tick­ets by Building. Decorah Lions will sell popcorn. Rain ing the service (approx 12:15-12:45 pm). 1:00 Foundation membership card and receive $5 off May 10th. Make cheques payable to NHS. Avail­ location will be announced. p.m. Celebration of Heritage. More information: of admission. More information at http://johan- able from the office or Marsha­ Unheim (604) May 18: Traditional children’s parade at (612) 874-0716 or www.mindekirken.org. vineyards.com. 929-3972 or Berit Sverre (604) 926-2164. Enjoy 10:30 a.m. The route starts on Main Street in May 21: The Metro Sons of Norway Lodg- music by Gammel­ Dansk while the Scandi­ na­ ­vian Decorah at the Winneshiek County Courthouse. es, Vonheim 108, Nidaros 1, and Oslo 2 Syttende Texas Mai Celebration. Location: Lutheran Church of Dancers of Van­cou­ver per­form. Following the parade, Decorah’s Nordic Dancers May 18: Celebrate the 17th of May with the the Good Shepherd in Minneapolis. For more will perform on Mill St. next to the museum’s Norwegian Seaman’s Church in Houston. Begins information contact: Louise Bakken, (763) 545- California Main Building. There will be children’s activities at 2 p.m. Family Service, Speech of the Day -– 4827 or [email protected]. May 17: Constitution Day Ceremony at the around the museum from 12:00-2:00 p.m. and 17th of May parade, Food and drinks, Activities Norwegian Seamen’s Church in San Francisco. a guided tour of the buildings in the museum’s and games for children and adults. Entrance: The formal celebration will begin at 7 p.m. in Open Air Division at 1:30 p.m. Museum admis- New York $15 Adults, $10 Children. For more information the church. Speech by Consul General Sten Arne sion is free. Syttende Mai at Vesterheim is spon- May 19: Spring is here once again, so plan email [email protected]. Rosnes, and artistic performances by Margaret sored by Jeff and Marilyn Roverud of Decorah, to come out and join us in celebrating the 61st Moen Birkedal and Earl Sødal. Refreshments Iowa, and Rockwell Collins. More information at Annual Norwegian Constitution Day Parade, Washington vesterheim.org. scheduled to take place at 1:30 p.m. on Third Av- will follow. For more information email sanfran- May 17: Syttende Mai Celebration in Se- enue in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. The theme for the [email protected]. attle! The festivities begin with the traditional 2013 Parade is “Sharing Our Norwegian Tradi- May 17: At 5 p.m. we will celebrate the Maine luncheon at Leif Erikson Hall, 2245 NW 57th tions.” We will have the pleasure of two bands Norwegian Constitutional Day at the Norwegian May 18: Maine Nordmenn will hold their St. Cost: $30 per person. Special Guests: Grand from Norway, the Vansa Brass Band, and Lista Seamen’s Church in San Pedro. We will have hot Syttende Mai celebration from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 Marshal Bård Berg, and honorary marshals Ran- Trekkspillklubb (The Lista Accordion Club) dogs and activities for the whole family. Dress p.m. at the Maine Wildlife Park, Gray, Maine. di Aulie and Bernt Bodal. Parade begins at 6 p.m. along with Hellvik Mannskor (a Men’s Chorus) up for the occation bring a flag and join us in Come and enjoy a parade, games, music, cook near Adams School in Ballard, at the corner of participating. We will be marching on Third Av- our celebration! For more information email los- out, and time with friends and Maine’s Wild Ani- NW 62nd and 24th Ave NW. For more informa- enue. The lineup will be at 81st Street and Third [email protected]. mals. Guided tour of the park for children and tion, visit: www.17thofmay.org. May 18: Celebrate Norwegian Constitution adults at 11:00 a.m. Please bring a kaldtbord item Avenue, beginning at 12:30 pm. The parade will Day at Norge Lodge in Vista, Calif. with a spe- or a dessert and a portable chair. Maine Nord- step off promptly at 1:30 pm rain or shine and Washington, D.C. cial dinner celebration. Wear folk dress, bunads, menn will provide the rest. Special $3.50 en- proceed north along Third Avenue to 69th Street. May 19: Come celebrate in Carderock Park. or red, white and blue! Bring Norwegian flags if trance fee to the park. Parking free. All are wel- A short program will follow the parade. Our Speaker of the day is Deputy Chief of Mission you’ve got them! Impromptu parades may break come. Find directions to the park at http://www. guest speaker will be Rune Edvardsen, CEO and Lajla Brandt Jakhelln from the Royal Norwegian out at any time! Call or email Julie Watts (Norge maine.gov/ifw/education/wildlifepark. For more founder of Dina Foundation, a humanitarian or- Embassy. Music, parade, food, drinks, and games Lodge VP) (951) 676-8896 or disneywatts@ information, contact Carolyn Browne at (207) ganization. He was also Chairman of the Board for the children. Picnic with Norwegian style hot gmail.com to make your reservation by May 622-3096 or [email protected]. of International World Ministries. Greetings from 14th. local representatives will also be heard. For more dogs and drinks catered by German gourmet, Michigan information on the parade, program, and rally, sponsored by the Norwegian Embassy; games please contact Evald Olson at (718) 745-6653, or and surprise activities for children; ice cream Idaho May 18th: Sons of Norway Nordkap Lodge visit our website at www.may17paradeny.com. provided by the Norwegian Ladies Club. Pro- May 17: 13th Annual Flag Raising, 11:30 is hosting the celebration of the 199th anniver- gram from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Music performed by a.m. followed by Potluck Picnic. Falls Park. Cel- sary of the Norwegian constitution at the Swed- Rockville Brass Band, playing such classics as ebrate Norwegian Constitution Day, 1814-2013. ish(!) Club in Farmington Hills. The festivities North Carolina “Jegermarsjen” and “Norge i rødt, hvitt og blått.” May 20: Come celebrate May 17th with See the Norwegian Flag Raised in Post Falls. include the general store, gathering around the For more information: Lasse V. Syversen, (301) Norsk Carolina in Charlotte, we will have a small Meet Mayor Larkin, Sing National Anthems, July 22 Memorial Tree, raising of the flags, sing- 641-7908, [email protected]. Hear Pastor Erickson’s Invocation, Enjoy Short ing of the national anthems, parade led by live parade, a wonderful buffet & ice cream, games Cultural Program. Falls Park: Exit I-90, Spokane music, food, speech by Norway’s honorary con- for the children, great raffles items for every- Wisconsin St., turn so., rt. on 4thAve., cross RR tracks, park sul to Michigan – Dennis Flessland, bunad pre- one. Adult Members: $10. Adult Non-Members: May 17: Sons of Norway, Wergeland Lodge on left a block or two down. For more informa- sentations, more food (desserts), face painting, $17.50. Children 12 and under: $5. Under 3 are 05/28 in La Crosse, Wisc. at 9:00 a.m. will hold a tion contact Barbara at [email protected]. activities for small children and games – includ- Free. 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. at Frank Liske Park. For Norwegian Flag Raising at La Crosse City Hall, ing the annual classic Cod Toss Competition. 11 more information email president@norskcaro- followed by a breakfast at Ardies Restaurant, and a.m. – 3 p.m. More information: (248) 649-2779 lina.org or visit http://www.norskcarolina.org. Illinois a memorial at Campbell Cemetery of an immi- (pm), [email protected], or visit http://www. May 17: Norwegian Constitution Day grant. detroitnorwegians.com/index.html. Luncheon Hosted by the Norwegian American Ohio May 17 – 19: Westby, Wisc. holds their 45th May 19: Our Syttende Mai Fest will be Chamber of Commerce, Metropolitan Club, Wil- annual 17. mai festival! Events start at 7 a.m. on at Lakewood Park at Lake and Bunts Rd. from lis Tower, Chicago. 11:30 a.m. Wine Reception, Minnesota May 17 and nonstop fun continues throughout 12:30 to 4 p.m. Please bring a dish to share for 12:15 Lunch – Honored Guest: Zenia Chrysosto- May 17: Celebrate Your Norwegian Heri- the weekend. Events include a tractor pull, silent ten people and be ready to enjoy the afternoon midis, Consul Cultural Affairs, Royal Norwegian tage at Old Muskego Church. 3:00 p.m. Church auction, bicycle tour, 5k walk/run, meals, con- with friends. Potluck lunch, program, sales table, Consulate, New York $75.00 each for members Service at Luther Seminary, 2481 Como Ave., St. certs, etc. For detailed information visit http:// raffle, games and social time will conclude with & guests. Information: Liz Ahlgren (312) 493- Paul. Professor Gracia Grindal will lead a brief www.westbysyttendemai.com/Home.php. norwegian american weekly Online: blog.norway.com/category/norway-in-the-us May 10, 2013 • 21 17th of may issue Happy Syttende Mai! In Loving Memory Do you have a loved one or friend who has recently passed? Contact us at (206) 784-4617 or [email protected] to place an obituary. 50% off enrollment! 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Community Connections Henry Haugen, ing officer of the buoy tender Buttonwood GRatulerer! Norwegian to the core while stationed in Hawaii. He then served and born to Norwegian on tours as legal officer in Seattle and as emigrants Niels and Hil- West Coast military judge. He retired from Happy Graduation! dur Haugen on June 28, the Coast Guard in 1975 after 20 years of 1933, left to captain his service. He then practiced maritime law in own ship on April 25, Seattle, focusing on fisheries and other mari- 2013. Growing up living time matters before retiring from the practice Kirsten Elise Larson in many coastal communities from Hawaii, in January of 2012. As a member of Ballard Alaska, New London and Florida while his Rotary, the Norwegian Commercial Club, May 18 father pursued his Coast Guard career, Hen- the Norwegian American Chamber of Com- ry followed his father’s career path and was merce, and on the board and president of the To Kirsten: you’ve worked so hard accepted into the U.S. Coast Guard Acad- Norse Home, Henry was very involved with emy, graduating in 1955. His first assign- civic volunteerism. Henry was a family man, and done so many amazing things. ments were on the icebreaker Northwind, taking great pride in his family and children. Congratulations on graduating from where he toured the Arctic and Antarctic. He He is survived by his wife, Charlette Hau- California Lutheran University! then served on the Coast Guard cutter Mal- gen, four children from his first marriage, We love you! low, a buoy tender on the Oregon coast. He Kari Haugen (Carl Botterud), Lisa Haugen attended George Washington University and (Greg Smith), Marc Haugen (Jill Goldring) obtained his law degree in 1964. He subse- and Hayes Haugen (Mindy Brown-Haugen) quently served on special assignment to the and eight grandchildren, Maggie, Anna, From, admiralty and shipping section of the US Benjamin, Elsa, Stuart, Henry Christian, your whole family Dept. of Justice in San Francisco, receiving Solveig and Porter. Two sisters also survive many commendations for his work. Henry him, Margaret Farstad from Aalesund, Nor- considered his best assignment as command- way, and Anne Haugen, Seattle.

Every year for the 17th of May parade, the Swedes line up on one side of the < cuts road for the parade, the Norwegians From page 3 30 percent instead of 20 percent in the year on the other side. Those crazy Swedes of purchase. The economic value for busi- would throw firecrackers at the - Nor account the coherence of the overall tax re- nesses over the long run is estimated at ap- wegians. Of course, the Norwegians gime. proximately 400 million NOK. would get mad and light the firecrack- The Government will propose corre- The taxable value of non-owner occu- ers and throw them back. sponding tax cuts on business income for pied houses and business property for net self-employed and persons participating in wealth tax purposes will be increased from partnerships. The specific design of these 50 to 60 percent of estimated market value. Ole and Lena Increasing the taxable value of non-owner America’s favorite Norwegians! provisions will be presented in the 2014 budget this autumn. occupied houses could also help dampen Reduced tax rates on corporations and the upward pressure on residential property Ernest E. Templin Seattle WA self-employed a.o. will reduce the tax rev- prices. The changes will increase tax rev- Erik Sverre Vatne Mendota Heights MN enue from mainland businesses by approxi- enue by about 500 million NOK. mately NOK 3 billion. The overall level of taxation remains 14. mai unchanged, in line with the Government’s Bill Fosmoe Seattle WA The special tax rate on petroleum ex- Jack Weeck San Francisco CA traction and the special tax on economic rent declaration to keep the overall tax level un- Klara Faugstad Ytre Arna Norway stemming from hydropower plants will be changed. Orville Boe Willmar MN increased by 1 percentage point to 51 per- The proposals will be further elaborated in the Revised National Budget for 2013, to 10. mai cent and 31 percent respectively. Thus, the 15. mai be presented Tuesday, May 7. The Govern- Linda Tengesdal Bartlett IL Ted Hagfors Minneapolis MN combined marginal tax rate will remain un- Gabriel K. Ness Fordville ND John Lowell Juneau AK changed for these companies. ment will formally submit the proposals to Sanford Bergo Bellwood IL Orlene Ericksen Kingston WA To further stimulate investments, the Parliament in the 2014 tax bill this autumn. Margaret Berg Seattle WA Haldis Bartness Juneau AK Government will introduce a first year ad- In addition, the Government presents Kristin Jordheim Denver CO Corey Myer So Laguna CA changes to the tax regime for petroleum Judy Nilsen Cooper Edmonds, WA ditional depreciation allowance of 10 per- Joan Kleven Davis Santa Clara CA companies. The purpose is to increase the Chris P. Solem West Dundee IL cent of investment costs for machinery, cars, 11. mai equipment etc. This implies that these as- companies’ cost awareness. These changes Bertin Hansen Minneapolis MN 16. mai sets for tax purposes can be written off by are proposed to enter into force as of today. Olaf Tollefsen Arnegard ND Dag Nilsen Mission Viejo CA Johannes Johnson Kenmore ND Richard L. Strand Seattle WA Marie Halbrendt Elmwood Park IL Philip R. Deraas Wanamingo MN Find the perfect gift from in Aryeh Lande Westfield NJ Priscilla Sorknes Grefsrud Minneapolis MN our online store, or if Kirsten Larson Thousand Oaks CA Reidar Ruud Klamath CA Roger Davick Bellevue NE you’re in the area, visit our 12. mai shop in Waupaca, Wisconsin! Art Amundson Clermont IA E 801 Lauritzen Lane Waupaca, WI 54981 Margot Kjerstad Mosjøen Norway (715) 256-9930 • [email protected] Kathleen H. Knudsen Seattle WA Want to see your birthday in the Joyce Ganung Eugene OR Art Amundson Clermont IA Norwegian American Weekly? Karen Lindberg Utter Edmonds, WA Call at (800) 305-0217 or email naw@ 13. mai norway.com. Birthdays must be submitted at Thomas C. Rynning Seattle WA least one month in advance. Edwin Helgeson Anoka MN NB: Has someone on our birthday list passed SWEATERS — COLLECTIBLES — ROSEMALING — FISHERMEN’S CAPS — BOOKS — AND MORE! Owen Bratvold Coeur d’Alene ID away? Please notify us. Visit us online at www.thetrollscove.com 22 • May 10, 2013 Online: blog.norway.com/category/norwegian-americans norwegian american weekly 17th of may issue

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Always with SAS SK902 departs Monday, Wednesday and Thursday at 11:30pm the Business, Economy Extra, Economy 60 destinations in Scandinavia Hearthstone EuroBonus points Retirement Living 6720 E Green Lake Way N Seattle, WA 98103 flysas.com/us at Seattle’s Green Lake www.hearthstone.org (206) 517-2213 King Crab/Salmon/Scallop Alder Smoked BBQ Crab Boat Tours

Saturday, June 1, 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Tickets: $100 per person ($75.00 Tax Deductible to the Nordic Heritage Museum)

Alder-smoked king crab, salmon and cod • Pan-seared wild Alaskan Weathervane scallops

Hosted by Doug Dixon and Tor Tollessen of Lunde Marine Electronics To benefit the Nordic Heritage Museum

The afternoon includes a VIP tour of Pacific Fisherman Shipyard and numerous king crab boats in the shipyard including the Hansen family’s F/V NORTHWESTERN as featured on the Discovery Channel show “Deadliest Catch.” (F/V NORTHWESTERN tour dependent upon salmon season opening, others available)

For more details and how to reserve your place, visit the events page at www.nordicmuseum.org