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Vol. 120, No. 26 July 3, 2009 7301 Fifth Avenue NE Suite A, Seattle, WA 98115 Tel (800) 305-0217 • www.norway.com $1.50 per copy Online News Dateline Oslo New representation in Iraq IKEA looks to Northern Norway, halts investment Foreign Minister in Russia Jonas Gahr Støre IKEA, the world’s biggest home-furnishings retailer, announces plans will halt future investment for Norwegian plans in Russia until “key issues” affecting operations embassy in are resolved. At the same time, Baghdad the furniture giant is searching for locations for its first store in Northern Norway. (Barents Compiled by Observer) Ja k e Mo e

Live alligator found in bag Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr on train in Norway Støre visited Baghdad on Monday, Norwegian customs officials June 29. He met with Iraq’s carrying out a routine check Foreign Minister Hosiyar Zebari, were shocked to find a live Minister for Human Rights Wijdan Michel Salim and representatives alligator in luggage on board of NGOs and the UN. a train bound for Oslo, “I have hoped to be able to officials said on Monday. The visit Iraq for quite some time, and 75-centimeter (29.5-inch) I am pleased the opportunity has caiman reptile, which is on now come,” said Foreign Minister the list of endangered species, Støre. was found during a routine Photo: Wikipedia baggage control on Sunday CONTINUES PAGE 13 Baghdad, Iraq will soon be home to a new Norwegian embassy. on a train traveling from the Swedish city of Gothenburg Celebrating the 4th in Oslo to Oslo, Norwegian customs Walter Mondale speaks in Vigelandsparken, Vestlandslag Stevne inspector Wenche Fredriksen told AFP. (AFP) Ambassador Benson K. Whitney says 30th Anniversary of Vestlandslag goodbye at an early Independence Day in Albert Lea, Minnesota celebration at his residence

What’s inside? So l v e i g Le e News 2-3 Seattle, Wash. Business 4 The Vestlandslag Stevne took Sports 5 place at the America Best Value Op-Ed Inn in Albert Lea, Minn., from 6-7 June 18-20, 2009. Vestlandslag Taste of Norway 8 President Marilyn Cornell of Lake Mills presided. This year Travels to Norway 9 marks the 30th anniversary of Roots & Connections Vestlandslag, an umbrella over 10 Hardangerlag, Nordhordlandslag, Faith & Religion 11 Sognalag, Vosselag, Møre og Arts & Entertainment Photo:Embassy of the United States Romsdalslag, Sunnhordlandslag, 12 Ambassador Whitney’s youngest son, Cope Whitney, introduced his father at the and Rogalandslag—each group celebration on June 18. In Your Neighborhood 13 having roots in those parts of Norwegian Heritage Compiled by Every year since its unveiling Norway. About 180 people were in 14 No r w e g i a n Am e r i c a n We e k l y St a f f in Frognerparken on July 4, 1914, attendance. It is also the year of the Vosselag Centennial. Education This year, Nordmanns- the Lincoln Monument has been Through the years, special Forbundet’s 4th of July observance the focal point for the Fourth of connections have taken place $1 = NOK 6.17 at the Lincoln Monument in July observance in Oslo. The Photo: Solveig Lee between Vossings in America and updated 6/1/09 Vigelandsparken was held on Vossings from Norway standing in front 5/1/09 $1=NOK 6.70 Sunday, June 28 at 11 a.m. CONTINUES PAGE 13 CONTINUES PAGE 13 of the Court House. 2 Norge - Uken som gikk Nytt på Nett 60 Minutes laget TV-innslag Krabben iført radiosender Forskere vil nå finne ut hvordan de kan få om basehopping i Romsdal torsken til å komme tilbake til Porsanger- Programleder for det amerikanske TV- at mennesker utsetter seg for slike farer. De fjorden. Nå har det utstyrt krabben med programmet “60 Minutes”, Steve Kroft, lever her og nå, ikke for morgendagen. Hva rafiosender. Seniorforsker Jan Sundet ved tilbrakte noen dager i Romsdalen i for- er drivkraften deres, spør Kroft. Havforskningsinstituttet i Tromsø skal nå rige uke. Han var der for å lage innslag om TV-teamet har laget opptak i Romsdalen følge 20 krabber i et år, i håp om å finne basehopping. og filmet hopp fra Romsdalshorn og fjellet svar. Bispen. Basehopping in Romsdal. Foto: Flickr.com Bildelfabrikk i Farsund reddet Kroft og et team fra CBS gjorde et opptak – Jeg må innrømme at jeg er redd for til et 12 minutter langt innslag som skal sen- høyder og kjente det sitret i hele kroppen da English Synopsis: Last week, a team Bildelfabrikken CT Farsund er sikret drift des på “60 Minutes” i høst, melder Romsdal jeg tok helikopter opp til Romsdalshorn, sier from CBS and Steve Kroft, journalist and i fire år, etter at den gikk konkurs ijan- Budstikke. Kroft. a longtime correspondent for “60 Min- uar. Bedriften får nye eiere og nytt navn. – Dette blir fantastisk norgesreklame, – Jeg var ikke forberedt på hvor vak- utes,” visited Møre and Romsdal. They Tirsdag 23. juni ble det klart at investorer sa Kroft til TV 2. Innslaget følger den ameri- kert det er her. Naturen er fantastisk, og så were filming a documentary about base garanterer drift ved den konkursrammede kanske skikjøreren og basehopperen J.T. er det stille, sier Kroft, som bor til daglig i jumping, which will air on TV this fall. bedriften i fire år, etter at det i noen tid har Holmes. – Vi prøver å forstå hva som gjør New York. versert rykter om at nye krefter skulle inn på eiersiden. Farsundsbedriften, som har 174 ansatte, bytter også navn til Farsund Aluminium Casting AS. CT Farsund gikk Gir to millioner til Auschwitz konkurs i januar. 66 ansatte måtte gå, og siden da har virksomheten blitt drevet vi- Norge gir to millioner kroner til vedlikehold dere av bostyret. av Auschwitz-Birkenau-museet i Polen.

Krigskorset gjeninnføres Det ble annonsert av utenriksminister Jonas Kongen i statsråd har besluttet å gjenin- Gahr Støre under plenumsmøtet i Interna- nføre tildelingen av Krigskorset for helte- tional Task Force Holocaust (ITF) i Oslo 24. modig innsats. Nå skal det kunne tildeles juni. både for innsats i ekstreme situasjoner – Auschwitz-Birkenau er kanskje Eu- under 2.verdenskrig og for innsats under ropas viktigste museum. Stedet forteller en utenlandsoperasjoner i hele etterkrigsperi- historie vi ikke har lov til å glemme. Det oden og frem til i dag. påhviler oss alle å bidra til at dette minnes- merket over jødeutryddelsen i Europa ikke Vil satse 200 millioner på film forfaller, slik at også nye generasjoner kan Målselv Filmcamp har startet arbeidet med lære om det mørkeste kapittel i europeisk å finansiere spillefilm, dokumentarserie og historie og dermed bidra til at dette aldri vil nettportal om kamphandlingene i Narvik i skje igjen, sier utenriksminister Jonas Gahr 1940. Direktør ved Filmcamp i Målselv, Støre i en pressemelding fra UD. Kjetil Jensberg, mener Max Manus-filmen Besøk til Auschwitz-Birkenau leiren er beviser at det er stor interesse for filmer et viktig element i norske skoleelevers un- Auschwitz-Birkenau er en dyster påminnelse om grusomhetene som ble begått i andre verdenskrig. fra andre verdenskrig. Filmcamp ønsker å dervisning om Holocaust. I 2008 besøkte to- lage flere dokumentarfilmer der de inter- talt 1130000 personer Auschwitz-Birkenau English Synopsis: Norway has donated $312,000 to the upkeep of the memorial museum vjuer gjenlevende personer som deltok i leiren, hvorav 32 100 fra Norge – de fleste at the Nazi German Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp in Poland. “Auschwitz-Birkenau is slaget om Narvik. skoleelever. perhaps the most important museum in Europe. This site tells a story that we are not al- Bevaring av autentiske minnesteder fra lowed to forget,” said Norwegian Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, at the International Skatteoppgjør med feil Holocaust står høyt på ITFs agenda. Norge Task Force Holocaust meeting in Oslo on June 24. Mellom 3 og 3,5 millioner skatteytere i har for tiden formannskapet i ITF. Norge får i disse dager tilsendt skatteop- pgjør der det står at de har null i pensjon- sgivende inntekt. Feilen består i at skat- teskjemaets post for pensjonsgivende Kavli starter gjestegård i hjembygda inntekt er satt til null. Fred Kavli (81) har inngått samarbeid med tilby unike natur- og matopplevelser. Dødsbrann i Eiksundtunnelen mesterkokken Bjørn Cameron Alexander – Mange tilreisende både fra Norge og Fem personer omkom i en front mot front- og hans kone Olise Øverås. Sammen skal andre deler av verden vil være interessert i få kollisjon 28. juni. To biler var innvolvert i de utvikle Kavlis heimgård Moen i Eresf- oppleve den flotte naturen her sammen med ulykken som utløste den kraftige brannen jord til en unik reiselivsopplevelse, melder gode matopplevelser, sa Kavli. Arbeidet med i Eiksundtunnelen på Sunnmøre søndag Rbnett.no å utvikle den 27 meter lange hovedbygnin- kveld. Eiksundtunnelen er en undersjøisk gen på Kavli Moen gård til gjestegård er tunnel som forbinder Hareidlandet med 27. juni var det heimbygda Eresfjord og Nes- allerede i gang. fastlandet i Møre og Romsdal. Tunnelen set kommune sin tur til å hylle forskeren og Kavli utvandret til USA på midten er 7765 meter lang. Den er Norges nest gründeren Kavli, etter at han 26. juni mot- 50-tallet. Han solgte seg ut av eget firma to lengste undersjøiske tunnel, etter Bøm- tok “I”-prisen i Molde. Til stede i Molde var måneder før IT-krakket, satt igjen med en lafjordtunnelen. Det er ikke klart hva som både Kavli selv, rektor ved NTNU og pro- betydelig formue og opprettet Kavli Foun- var årsaken til ulykken. fessor Edvard Moser ved Kavli-instituttene dation, et fond som finansierer tre forskn- i Trondheim. I-prisen og en flott forestilling ingspriser, i astrofysikk, nevrovitenskap og Vil ha 20-årsgrense i Bjørnsonhuset var en honnør fra Romsdal nanovitenskap. og Midt-Norge til eresfjordingen som dro til Halvparten av den norske befolkningen English Synopsis: Last week Fred Kavli, ønsker å heve aldersgrensen på tobakk til USA og ble en ledende grunder og produsent av sensorer til romfartøy, biler og annen in- founder and chairman of the Kavli Foun- 20 år, viser en fersk undersøkelse. Ingen dustriell bruk. dation, was honored in his home town andre land i Europa har så høy tetthet av Dagen etter kvitterte den vitale og Molde. While visiting the small village tobakk-utsalgssteder som Norge sett i for- Fred Kavli, ble fredag hyllet på hjemmebane i of Eresfjord, where he grew up, he an- Molde som Årets I-pris, noe 81-åringen satte stor sprudlende 81-åringen med å fortelle at han nounced that he has established the foun- hold til antall innbyggere. Også dette øn- pris på. Her er han foreviget utenfor barndoms- har opprettet stiftelsen Kavli Moen gård for sker Tobakksfritt-nestlederen til livs. hjemmet sitt. Foto: Stig Andersen/Nordisk Film å utvikle heimgården til gjestegård som skal dation “Kavli Moen Farm.”

NORWEGIAN AMERICAN WEEKLY • WWW.NORWAY.COM • JULY 3, 2009 3 Norway in the News Norwegian GDP second highest researchers will study how long it takes for and listen to lectures on climate change in the world, to discuss the fight against HIV/ fishing to normalize after seismic data acqui- the Arctic. (BarentsObserver.com) aids and particularly the challenges related to in Europe sition is completed. stigmatization and discrimination. “We are According to figures recently released by Eu- (The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate) LO opens election campaign here to talk about the future, but more impor- rostat, Norway had the second highest price The Norwegian Confederation of Trade tantly we are here to make the future,” said level adjusted gross domestic product (GDP) Hoen convicted Unions (LO) is already mobilizing its Crown Princess Mette-Marit in her opening per capita in Europe in 2008. Only Luxem- The Oslo Court of Appeals sentenced Bjørn 867,000 members with the aim to re-elect remarks. One of the purposes of the confer- bourg is above Norway. Other countries with Hoen (41) to two and a half years, for involve- the present red-green coalition government ence is to strengthen international youth net- a high GDP per capita are Switzerland, Ire- ment in the 2004 theft of Edvard Munch under Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg. The works and give a new generation of young land and the Netherlands. GDP per capita masterpieces “The Scream” and “Madonna.” election will take place on Sept. 14. LO has leaders a voice. Solheim underlined the vital is often used as an estimate of the material This is six years shorter than what had been presented 41 questions to the different par- need for young people to develop their own prosperity of a country. In 2008, the price called for by prosecutors during his hearing ties, and demands the answers by August 4. solutions for the global HIV response, saying level adjusted GDP per capita in Norway before the third appeals court, news agency LO wants to preserve the present sick-pay “You are changing minds and giving people was 90 percent above average of the 27 EU NTB reported. Prosecutors say Hoen did not scheme, prevent the establishment of more hope, the struggle needs your ideas, passion countries. In general, the countries in East- participate in the heist but helped obtain the private schools and defend nationwide wage and commitment.” (Aids2031.org) ern Europe come out with a lower GDP per vehicle that the thieves used when stealing agreements. At the same time the organiza- capita than western countries. Slovenia and the paintings from an Oslo museum. He had tion will reject any attempts at a privatization Sea Launch bankrupt Czech Republic are exceptions, with results previously been convicted in the case, but of public welfare services. President of LO The federal bankruptcy court filing last week above Malta and Portugal. At the bottom of Norway’s Supreme Court ordered a retrial, Roar Flåthen points to the fact that at the last by Sea Launch Co., the last remaining U.S.- the list are the western Balkan countries, as saying testimony may have been tainted. parliamentary election, LO had more mem- based commercial satellite launch provider, well as Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey. In Two other men, aged 36 and 32, have previ- bers than the number of people who voted could hand its European and Russian rivals (Lo.no) these countries, the price level adjusted GDP ously been sentenced for their role in the rob- for the Labor Party. new opportunities to gain control over the per capita is below half of the average EU bery; one of them drove the stolen vehicle, industry. After years of struggling with tech- level. (Statistics Norway) the other was convicted of stealing the paint- New report calls for 50 percent nical problems, chronic launch delays and ings from the Munch Museum in Oslo. De- missteps in getting a new land-based launch tails of how police recovered the two mas- cut in buildings energy use An energy efficiency committee in Norway alternative into operation, the Long Beach, Split over seismic activity terpieces from an Oslo warehouse in August Norwegian fishermen are split over the Nor- has recommended halving energy use in Calif., venture filed for Chapter 11 reorga- 2006 have remained sealed. nization on June 22. Sea Launch Compa- wegian Petroleum Directorate’s acquisition (Earthtimes.org) buildings by 2040. The committee said on of seismic data which started off Lofoten on June 25, it is possible to gradually reduce en- ny, LLC, is an international partnership of June 29. Many are opposed to the survey, Royal book about the Arctic ergy use in buildings from the current level American, Russian, Ukrainian and Norwe- claiming it is harmful to the fisheries. They of 80 terawatt-hours to 70 TWh in 2020, 55 gian businesses. (Online.wsj.com) The three Scandinavian heirs to the thrones say they will put out their nets and lines in TWh in 2030 and 40 TWh in 2040 through are writing a book about their experiences the very waters where the acquisition activi- a combination of upgrading existing build- Norway suspends whaling from trips to Svalbard and Greenland. The ties are to take place, in order to block the ings and creating stricter regulations for new Norwegian whalers have suspended their book will focus on climate changes and re- survey. 100 fisherman have accepted an of- buildings. Oil and Energy Minister Terje Ri- hunt mid-season this year with less than search and living in the Arctic. Three envi- fer of financial compensation in return for is-Johansen said the recommendations pro- half the quota of 885 whales killed because ronmental scientists will also contribute to remaining in harbor while the seismic tests vide a good basis for further work on energy demand is saturated. Environmental group the book, which will be published simultane- are carried out in their region. The fishermen efficiency, and said a key contribution to cut- Greenpeace argued that consumers were ously in Norway, Sweden and Denmark in can still fish when the seismic survey ves- ting energy use will be improving residential shunning whale meat, as the 85-nation In- October. Crown Prince Haakon of Norway, sels are not in their particular fishing areas. buildings. (Government.no) ternational Whaling Commission was dis- Danish Crown Prince Frederik and Swed- According to Norwegian law, the fishermen cussing the controversial issue at a meeting ish Crown Princess Victoria visited Svalbard have first rights, and the survey vessels have Crown Princess opens AIDS this week in Portugal’s Madeira island. But last summer. This was their first official visit to give way if there are nets and boats in the according to Lise Mangseth, marketing di- together. From May 27 to June 1, 2009, they Conference in Oslo area. The objective of this pioneer project is rector at the Norwegian Fishermen’s Sales visited Greenland. The purpose of their trip On June 23, Crown Princess Mette-Marit to study the startle effect of seismic surveys Organization, the reason for the suspension was to focus attention on the impact of cli- and Minister of the Environment and In- on a number of important commercial fish is that the financial crisis has dissuaded pro- mate change on Greenland and the people ternational Development, Erik Solheim, species. This is the largest project of its kind, cessing plants from freezing and stocking the living there. Aboard the Danish offshore pa- opened “The International Young Leaders and is unique in a global context. In addition meat the way they normally do, in order to trol vessel Ejnar Mikkelsen, the three heirs Summit 2009 on Aids” at Losby Manor. The to learning more about how different spe- save money. (AFP) to the Scandinavian thrones were able to three-day summit gathered 30 leaders be- cies of fish react to the seismic shock waves, observe changes in the natural environment tween the ages of 17 and 30, from all parts of Subscribe Today! The most comprehensive news coverage of Norway and Norwegian American culture in the U.S. 47 issues for only $50* a year *$50 a year in the U.S. - $70 a year in Canada - $175 a year in Norway and all other foreign countries Norwegian Sports Travel Cooking Heritage Events Education News Arts & Entertainment

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Molde FK 16 31 send the home side ahead with a dive header Makhtar Thioune, were again in the center 6/28 Molde 4-0 Lyn Diouf 15, 65, Thioune 77 (p), 3. Odd Grenland 16 26 six minutes before the break. Muri was a for an offensive Molde team in the 4-0 vic- Mota 80 6/28 Fredrikstad 2-2 Bodø/Glimt 4.Vålerenga Fotball 16 25 giant in the Vålerenga defense and cleared tory against Lyn with one goal each. The Wehrman 39 (p), Borges 78 Hamoud 25, Konradsen 43 5. IK Start 15 24 away several attempts from the guests. At- Brazilian Jose Mota scored the forth. Lyn 6/28 Odd Grenland 2-2 Viking titude is one of the postulates Rosenborg’s in trouble has fallen down to the bottom of Brenne 11, Kovacs 83 Ijeh 36, 59 6. SK Brann 15 23 head coach Erik Hamren has implemented the chart and the fans demanded earlier this 6/28 Tromsø 3-1 Ålesund Adriano 25, Moldskred 71, Stephenson 45 7. Viking FK 16 21 Jaager 80 (o) in the squad, and the guests never gave up week their coach Kent Bergersen replaced. 6/28 Strømsgodset 1-1 Sandefjord 8. Stabæk IF 15 20 and were rewarded with a gift package The pressure on Bergersen will probably not Kamara 72 Rascic 5 9. Sandefjord Fotball 16 18 from the referee and the hosts in the 70th decrease after the loss. 6/28 Vålerenga 1-2 Rosenborg Muri 40 Muri 70 (o), Prica 90 10. Tromsø IL 16 18 minute. Trond Olsen on a cheap free kick Ålesund coach Kjetil Rekdal has been in 6/29 Stabæk 2-1 Brann 11. Fredrikstad FK 16 18 hit an unlucky Muri inside the box and the the spot for several outbursts against referee Keller 27, Farnerud 79 Huseklepp 23 ball bounced home past goalie Troy Perkins. decisions and opponents after defeats lately. 12. Ålesunds FK 16 18 Both teams were haunting the victory in the Rekdal placed himself at the stand in the en- 13. Strømsgodset IF 16 16 end of the game and burned several clear counter against Tromsø alleged for a better 14. Lillestrøm SK 15 15 cut chances. The ruthless settlement came view and not a self-imposed quarantine but 15. FK Bodø/Glimt 16 14 three minutes into the stoppage time when despite of the seating, he had to face another 16. FC Lyn Oslo 16 11 Muri lost a challenge in space and Ride Prica defeat for his team. With a 1-1 draw after the headed home the decisive goal and provided first period, Tromsø pulled back twice in the for a still undefeated Rosenborg. second period and hauled in the victory. Molde is still hungry for victories, and The Viking Trader™ Norwegians net first win at 2009 FIVB Worlds We now offer distinctive Norwegian artifacts: The Oseberg Tapestry of AD 834 reproduced by advanced technology of the happy that we were able to produce a win University of Oslo & the Viking Ship Museum (and sold at the Museum). 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The others tried to fol- ers in the following group were then left to low but I managed to get a gap towards the Questions? contact the NACC fight it out for the minor podium places while end. I am just happy I didn’t have to make Fagerhaug sailed across the finish line with a email: [email protected] • phone: 206.441.9298 some late braking in the last corner,” com- our new address: 7301 Fifth Avenue NE Suite A, Seattle, WA 98115 2.720 seconds winning margin. mented Fagerhaug. NORWEGIAN AMERICAN WEEKLY • WWW.NORWAY.COM • JULY 3, 2009 6 Op Ed most desirable countries to live in. Virtual It isn’t that I haven’t been there before. 100 percent literacy, excellent economy, I have, several times in fact. The first time excellent healthcare, relatively low density was 45 years ago, when as a lowly college Letters to the in population, great outdoors, etc. support student, I drove a rickety VW from where I the notion that Norwegians are very happy was working in Germany to see my pretty Editor: with their lives. cousin marry in a traditional ceremony in However, I see a coming storm from a tiny Norwegian country church, followed Do you have something to say? Send your letters to: a news item in the May 21 issue, with the by a barn dance and then tumbling down a Jake Moe, Editor-In-Chief [email protected] article, “A new trend in motherhood” which mountainside of the Jotunheimen range with 7301 Fifth Avenue NE Suite A, Seattle, WA 98115 indicates that 54 percent of births in Norway another cousin. I’ve done other trips there Dear Editor, By the time the rank and file become were to unwed mothers. It is a worldwide as well, including seeing the fabled (and so In 2003, my mother, Aud Frise Saylor aware, it will be a done deal. Take a look phenomena (40 percent in the United frigid) Winter Olympics of 1994, and again submitted a story to the paper when it was at the Netherlands as an example of what States), but consistently higher in all the a few years back, to observe first hand the still Norway Times. My mother never got to will happen to our homelands. My wife Scandinavian countries. One would think kids’ Syttende Mai parade up Karl Johan’s see it published before she died in 2006, and and I visited the four main countries of initially that this is strange since Norwegians, in Oslo to greet the Royal Family, a simply I was hoping you be able to publish it at this Scandinavia during the summer of 2007. and all Scandinavians on the average, are remarkable event. First-hand I’ve also seen time. Since Midsummer Night is this month, We were struck by the numbers of Muslims better educated and have higher standard Eidsvoll, the place and basis for the miracle I’m sure some of your readers would enjoy everywhere we went. Scandinavia is being of living than other countries on the list. of Norwegian freedom. her story. My Mom and Dad were some invaded by Muslim “migrants” and they will Closely related to this data is the high rate But never have I traveled Norway in a of the bravest, most caring and wonderful one day take over all the beautiful countries of cohabitation versus marriage in Norway comprehensive way from east to west and people that ever came out of Norway and of the north land. and the other Scandinavian countries. These south to north. Never including the highest Pennsylvania. My dad was a Darby Ranger We are financial and ideological phenomena are also likely connected to the mountains, the longest fjords, the greatest during the war, and my parents met in supporters of Israel and we cannot fact that religion is no longer an important glaciers and the verdant green of farms, trees Norway. In my mom’s story, she mentions a countenance any position contrary to our part of many Norwegian lives as it was in and summer. Never going beyond the usual song that was written for their wedding. position on that matter. the past. tourist high spots to see family setters, local Tusen, tusen takk for listening to my Thank you. Children being raised by single mothers, homes and farms, the Viking tombs, the Peer stories. possibly with several male partners, or Gynt play, the most important culture and the Sincerely, by fathers with several women partners, celebrated art, all on a single trip. Also, never Sincerely, J. A. Hunsinger will likely have insecurities and other have I been on a trip featuring the seaman Linda N. Dougherty Grand Junction, Colo. psychological problems as they grow. These tradition of the Norse, retracing my family’s Gilbertsville, Pa. problems are already surfacing in higher emigration from their lives as 1800s cotters Dear Mr. Hunsinger, juvenile delinquencies, higher crime rates as they embarked toward a fresh United Dear Linda, Thank you your letter. As it was and poorer school performances. States start in Wisconsin and Minnesota. Thank you so much for sending us your pointed out in last week’s Editor’s Notes, If questioned, these children from Most importantly, for me, never have mother’s story. You will find it on page 14 the Norwegian American Weekly sees its unstable homes would not consider that life I had the challenge of showing the country of this issue. Wishing you all the best for a responsibility as delivering the news and is so great as the UN studies may suggest. off to my wife, she of unrequited, and lovely summer! educating our readership about current issues I presume the government, social sometimes, shall we say, difficult Swedish going on in Norway. Through publication of and religious organizations in Norway are and Danish extraction! Sincerely, such news stories, we are in no way agreeing, grappling with the problem and seeking So, starting toward the end of Norway’s Editor disagreeing, condoning or attempting to potential long term solutions. glorious summer months this year, for four express any opinion on these controversial Hopefully, your paper would start a weeks, this will be our trip for the ages. Dear Jake, matters. dialogue on the subject soliciting views from We will go to Oslo of course, and Bergen, I have advertised in your publication Our goal is only to present you, the your readership and convince me that I am Stavanger, Lillehammer and the Peer Gynt and for the most part I have enjoyed reading reader, with the news and let you make your too pessimistic on Norway’s future. road. Trondheim too. But also to the lesser my subscription issues of the Norwegian own opinions about it. known reaches of Lærdal, Boverdal, Gala, American Weekly, In spite of the rampant We do appreciate your thoughts and Sincerely, Flåm, Lom, Otta, Hundorp. To Galdopiggen, socialism of many of the articles. encourage you, and all of our readers, to Thor A. Larsen Kirkenes and the Nordkapp. We will travel Page-3 of the June 12 issue finally tipped continue to use the Norwegian American Fishkill, N.Y. the Sognefjord on the route my ancestors me over the edge when I read that Norwegian Weekly as a forum for expressing your did when they said goodbye forever, by boat munitions and armaments were denied to the opinions. Dear Editor, along the coast south from Bergen to the oil State of Israel, no doubt because of their Perhaps you, like me, have hankered for capital of Stavanger ... and then all the way 2000-year old fight against the Islamic forces Sincerely, a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Norway. To show north by Hurtigruten above the Arctic Circle of darkness, the bulk of the “migrants” to Editor your spouse and, more importantly perhaps, to the Russian border. Our travel plan, with Norway mentioned in the preceding article to satisfy a kind of inner longing you great help from my Norse relatives, has been on the same page. These Muslim invaders Dear Jake, yourself have. The kind of comprehensive more than a year in the making. will never assimilate and will never become Almost always, when we read about trip that, for most of us, can be just one time We look forward to filling you in our trip useful citizens of Norway, so they must Norway in the Norwegian American ... if that. A trip that covers the high spots, later this summer! indeed be “a worrying situation” for the Weekly, it is positive news and that seems the geography, the people, the gestalt of what Education Minister. The Muslim “migrants” appropriate as that can be explained by the has been, in our family lore, a fabled country, Sincerely, will form their own enclaves and will not general assessment by the various studies and increasingly, it seems, so too now, to the Pete Prestegaard adopt the Norwegian culture or language. by the UN that Norway remains one of the world at large.

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Contributing Editors Photo: Dep. Chief, Roger Andresen Anita Alan Carmel, CA Inger-Torill Kirkeby Miami, FL Vice President Walter Modale at the Lincoln Monument at Frognerparken, Oslo Norway June Eric Dregni Minneapolis, MN Dagfinn Magnus New Orleans, LA Marit Fosse Geneva, Switzerland Donald V. Mehus New York, NY 28, 2009. Heidi Håvan Grosch Sparbu, Norway Berit T. Mesarick Williamsburg, VA I received a call from Honorary right amount. The hotels, restaurants and Victoria Hofmo Brooklyn, NY David Moe Juneau, AK Leslee Lane Hoyum Rockford, MN Roman Scott Herre, Norway Consul Gary Gandrud of Minneapolis cabs aren’t packed with folks and they Else Hvistendahl New York, NY John Erik Stacy Seattle, WA upon his return from Norway at the end aren’t empty, either.” In fact, to add to the Solveig M. Lee Seattle, WA Rolf Kristian Stang New York, NY of June. And his report about the trip was feeling of just the right number of folks in Nina Lichtenstein Hartford, CT Kjell Olav Strømsli Trondheim, Norway glowing! Norway and the ease of which everyone Consul Gandrud has been to Norway was able to get around—his report on the many times as part of his official duties weather was equally glowing, “Perfect” CORRECTIONS: Norwegian American Weekly strives to make its news report fair and accurate. If you have a question or comment about news coverage call (206) 784-4617. • Norwegian American Weekly reserves the right and many times as a normal tourist. This he said, “The weather was perfect for to edit any and all submissions for style, grammar, accuracy and/or space, and the right not to print submissions most recent trip was the best of both worlds eight straight days with sunshine, great deemed libelous, in poor taste, or not suited for publication in this newspaper. • The opinions expressed by opinion —a chance to participate in an official temperatures and stunning scenery and writers and letter writers are not necessarily those of Norwegian American Weekly, and our publication of those views is not an endorsement of them. Comments, suggestions and complaints about the opinions expressed by Norwegian American Foundation trip our boat ride in the Oslofjord one evening the paper’s editorials should be directed to the editor-in-chief. • Norwegian American Weekly is published weekly and also to see close friends and family. was as picture-perfect as you could ever except the first week of the calendar year, the last two weeks of July, and the first two weeks of August by Norwegian Vice President Walter Mondale and his ask for!” American Weekly, INC. • Please send address changes to 7301 Fifth Ave. NE Suite A Seattle, WA 98115 • Annual Subscription Cost: US$50 Domestic, US$70 to Canada, US$175 to Norway and all other foreign countries. grandson Lewis were part of the Norwegian By the time you receive this issue American Foundation contingent on the of the Norwegian American Weekly, SINCE 1889: Formerly Norway Times & Western Viking & Washington Posten. . . Comprising trip and participated in all the festivities. it will be July. And, normally your Decorah-Posten og Ved Arnen, Minneapolis-Tidende, Minnesota Posten, Norrona and The Norwegian American Weekly had a summer plans will have already been all Skandinaven writer/photographer traveling with the planned and placed on the wall calendar. group and documenting all the details. However, I have an idea that might NORWEGIAN AMERICAN WEEKLY, INC. We will be featuring all those specifics disrupt that schedule on the wall, why in upcoming issues. The primary theme not plan a last minute trip to Norway for of the trip was to meet and be hosted by this summer, not the summer of 2010, Proud to bring you the Norwegian World War II veterans and but right now. You just might be making Norwegian American Weekly visit some of the most important facilities the wisest decision that you have made and locations that were part of the war in years, traveling to Norway while you effort. can get terrific bargains, while Norway The important question that I wanted isn’t as crowded as it sometimes is – and, to have answered by Consul Gandrud, with the weather starting out to be terrific. What did you pay for that? however, was one that I thought would Just think about hiking the trails, sailing be helpful to you, our readers, “In light the waters and visiting all the attractions USD USD of the worldwide economic slowdown, during a year when many folks have put $2.94 $2.99 what is Norway like this summer? Is it their international travel plans on hold. is the median price for is the median price for packed with people? Is it empty? What If you do decide to make the last is happening?” Consul Gandrud gave minute trip to Norway – send us a note a 10-pack of ice cream a 12-pack of ice cream me the best answer,“Perfect,” he said, to tell us how much we are missing! We bars in Norway. bars in the U.S. “Everything is perfect in Norway this would love to hear from you. summer! There aren’t too many people at all the museums, parks and attractions All the best, and there aren’t too few people – just the

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4. juli Froidis O Pettersen Vermillion SD Barbara Arnesen Summerset KT Ole and Dofny Egge Everett WA Clara Erickson Seattle WA Knut Vik Freeland WA Lena Rolf M Tharaldsen Port Angeles WA Howard Olivers Kent WA Ole goes out one day HM Queen Sonja Oslo Norway to use the outhouse, and he finds Sven there. Sven has his wallet out, and he’s 5. juli throwing money down into the hole Henry Nissen Everett WA Magnhild Fjarvoll Seattle WA of the outhouse. Ole asks, “Uff da! Gerhard Gjertson Cambridge WI Sven, watcha doin’ there, fella? You’re Ebba Johansen Cleveland OH throwing the five dollar bill and the ten Oscar T Omodt Spring Grove MN dollar bill down into the hole of the 6. juli outhouse! Whatcha doin’ that for?” Alph Ronholm Valley City ND Sven answers, “Well, when I pulled Ole Hansen Sherman Oaks CA Sverre Haave Hanford CA up my trousers I dropped a nickel down Malven Arnum Raleigh NC there—and I’m not going down into that mess for just a nickel!” 7. juli Lloyd Loven Dallas TX B K Barney Grinnvoll Harlowton MT Answer Key from June 26 8. juli Lette Grodem Loves Park IL SUNN MAT Arthur Nilsen Miami Beach FL Gustav A Nelson Ottawa IL T Wollen Portland OR Egil Larsen Mountain View CA Erik Thorgesen Gansevoort NY 9. juli Oliver Hawkensen Eleva WI Bernardine E Takalo Vancouver WA Mrs Marius Holje Salt Lake City UT Lois Aubol Wise Fountain CO CT Kathleen Nesseth Lake Forest Park, WA

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JULY 3, 2009 • WWW.NORWAY.COM • NORWEGIAN AMERICAN WEEKLY Fa i t h a n d Re l i g i o n 11 In honor and memory of Do you have a loved one or friend who has recently passed? Send a brief memoriam to [email protected]. Just a Minute Anita Olsen Mitchell 1936 - 2008 By Per W. Larsen Anita Mitchell was born on Jan. 23, her husband Richard worked two jobs and 1936 at the Norwegian hospital in Brooklyn, did night school. She is fondly remembered Why not me? N.Y. to Rigmor Victoria Rasmussen and for her excellent cooking and providing We have a son who is now in God’s “Again I looked and saw all the Richard Olsen, both immigrants born in delicious meals for her family. tender care after battling with cancer for oppression that was taking place under the Arendal Norway. In 1937, the family moved In addition to caring for her family, the longest year in his and our lives. On sun: I saw the tears of the oppressed—and to Jersey City, N.J. to be closer to family. Anita took care of others. As her children a dark day, one of us asked in desperation they had no comforter, power was on the Anita’s family was centered on family and grew, she came a beloved mother-in-law to and sadness, “Why should this happen to side of the oppressor… and I declared church. Her friend Anna Palma invited her Lee Britt, Renee Picca, Anthony Tselentakis, you?” His answer was quick and ready, that the dead who had already died were to a prayer meeting at a friend’s house, and and Leeann Clark. She hated the term “That’s the wrong question, don’t ask ‘why happier than the living. But better than Anita met Richard Louis Mitchell, and in “mother-in-law,” and insisted on using the me,’ ask, ‘Why not me?’ ’’ both is he who has not yet been, who has her words, “We fell in love. I was 15 and a term “mother-in-love” instead. “Daughter- The mass-media today brings us up to not seen the evil that is done under the sun” half, and he was 19. So after my graduation in-love” and “son-in-love” is how she saw date on the most heinous crimes committed (Ecclesiastes 4; 977 B.C.). from high school, I worked for one year and and practiced it. She was nominated and against innocent victims. There are hunger, Mark Twain said: “There are times then we were married when I was the tender recognized as Mother-In-Law of the Year war crimes, murder and destruction. when one would like to hang the whole age of 19.” When asked about how Richard in October 2001 by Women of Substance Children and women, young and old, no age human race and end the farce.” However, proposed, she bluntly replied, “I propose to Ministries in New York. escapes the gruesome atrocities committed in the western culture, we are still enjoying him on a Jersey City bus! He dropped his Anita loved being creative, and was by other human beings. Looking back, we a fair amount of security and material books and didn’t know what to say!” He very talented in music, drawing, sketching, remember the Holocaust with 6 million blessings. I have a home, a bed, some ended up saying yes, and Anita married into leather tooling, knitting, and embroidery. Jews killed in the gas chambers. But these friends; they don’t. From THEM every an Italian family. She loved writing and telling stories. horrible events are not characteristic of day is a living hell… So I am asking: Why Anita gave birth to five children: Anita is survived by her husband, our generation only. Since Cain killed them? WHY NOT ME? Richard, Anthony, Deborah, Linda, and Richard Mitchell, her children and their his brother Abel, human history has been Walter. She worked hard to provide for her spouses, nine grandchildren, and a great colored by innocent blood. family, including taking a night job to help granddaughter. Anita is truly missed every save for a down payment on a house while single day. The late Pastor Per W. Larsen wrote this column for several years in the Norway Times, and eventually had the columns made into a small book, which was recently sent to the Weekly by Per’s wife, Josse. Pastor Larsen was ordained and served in the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Norway, as well as the Norwegian Seamen’s church Reminder in New York and San Francisco, and a number of other churches over the years. He The Norwegian American Weekly is taking a summer break. was a well-loved man with a heart for God, people, and of course, Norway. No issues will be printed July 17th, 24th, 31st or August 7th. The paper will resume printing August 14th.

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JULY 3, 2009 • WWW.NORWAY.COM • NORWEGIAN AMERICAN WEEKLY In Yo u r Ne i g h b o r h o o d 13 New representation … Exports from those fields began earlier Knitting along the Viking trail (…continued from page 1) this month, despite objections from Iraqi Oil Minister Hussein al-Shahristani, who has Vesterheim presents a new exhibition “Contact between Norway and Iraq has repeatedly said the contracts signed with the lately become closer, and I will therefore Kurdish government are unconstitutional. Sp e c i a l Re l e a s e inform the Iraqi Foreign Minister today that Iraqi President Jalal Talabani attended a Norway will establish a diplomatic presence ceremony marking the start of those export operations, signaling Baghdad’s consent. But Vesterheim Norwegian-American in Baghdad,” said Støre. al-Shahristani has since threatened to stop Museum presents “Knitting along the Viking Norway will establish an embassy the government in Baghdad from paying the Trail,” a traveling exhibition designed by office in Baghdad, which will be under the international firms. Scandinavian knitter Elsebeth Lavold and Norwegian Embassy in Amman. DNO spokesman Katil Jorgensen refuted developed by The Textile Museum of Borås, “I also hope to obtain more information “speculation in the press” that the company Sweden. The exhibition will be on view about democratic, social and economic was expecting the first payment at the end of from July 12 to Oct. 11, 2009. There will developments in Iraq, where a lot still remains the month. be an opening reception from 3 to 5 p.m. on to be done, although progress has been made. “We have never made any public July 12, and Lavold will be present to give In order to get an overview of the situation, statement on this. There has been some a gallery talk at 3:30 p.m. Lavold also will I will meet civil society representatives and speculation in the press, but this question is teach four knitting workshops on July 13, the International Committee of the Red Cross being handled by the KRG. We expect they 14 and 15. Programs, focused on design and in addition to the Iraqi authorities,” said the The result is exceptional design based on will make a statement soon,” Jorgensen told Viking culture, will be scheduled throughout Foreign Minister. ornament analysis and a thousand years the German Press Agency dpa. the run of the exhibition—check vesterheim. On May 15, the Norwegian and Iraqi of cultural history. Her work also shows “The internal politics in Iraq are best left org for updates. authorities signed an agreement on the an innovation in knitting to create the to the KRG. We hope the business climate The exhibition was first shown in return of Iraqi nationals, and implementation intertwined motifs. In 1998 she published a will remain as constructive as it has been,” Sweden in 1997 and has since traveled of the agreement will be one of the items book of Viking patterns for knitting that has he said. throughout Sweden, Denmark, and the on the agenda in the Foreign Ministers been translated into five languages. Norway is the world’s third-largest United States. Elsebeth Lavold and Anders meetings. The Norwegian business sector is Vesterheim uses the story of Norwegian exporter of oil and natural gas, but is not part Rydell, her husband and creative partner, considering increasing its involvement in the Americans to explore aspects of identity and of OPEC. will install the exhibition, which consists Iraqi energy sector, and this will also be a culture common to everyone. The museum On Tuesday, June 30, Iraq, OPEC’s third- of knitwear designs alongside the sources topic of discussion. cares for over 24,000 artifacts, among which largest oil producer, accepted bids from more of inspiration for the patterns. There will be are some of the most outstanding examples than 30 international companies to develop more than 50 knit items plus photographs Oil development in Iraq of decorative and folk art to be seen in this eight oil and gas fields in the country. and sketches of archaeological finds from all Norwegian energy company DNO country. Founded in 1877, Vesterheim is the Al-Sharhistani has said he hopes the over the Viking world and eight replica rune International is one of three international oldest and most comprehensive museum contracts will almost double daily oil and picture stones. firms developing the Taq Taq and Tawke oil in the United States dedicated to a single production, from 2.4 million barrels of oil “We’ve been talking with Elsebeth fields in the semi-autonomous Kurdish region immigrant group. This national treasure per day to 4 million. since 2002 about having the exhibition come in northern Iraq, following an agreement with includes a main complex of 16 historic For more information visit www. to Vesterheim,” said Laurann Gilbertson, the Kurdish Regional Government (KRG). buildings in downtown Decorah, and an government.no. Vesterheim’s textile curator. “We’re very immigrant farmstead and prairie church just pleased to have it because it shows how outside the city. artists today can take inspiration from the For more information on the museum’s past,” she explained. exhibits, activities, and membership Elsebeth Lavold has Norwegian and opportunities, consult Vesterheim’s website Danish ancestry and lives in Sweden. at vesterheim.org, call (563) 382-9681, or Already a knitwear designer, she began to write to Vesterheim Norwegian-American adapt Viking and Iron Age interlaced motifs Museum, 523 W. Water St., P.O. Box 379, into her knitting after she illustrated a book Decorah, IA, 52101-0379. on archaeological sites near Stockholm. Vestlandslag … (…continued from page 1)

Vossings in Norway. On June 24, 1909, Vosselag first met at the Freeborn County Court House and Albert Hotel in the town of Albert Lea. In 2005, several Vosselag Photo: Embassy of the United States members experienced the thrill of a lifetime! The garden at the Ambassador’s residence was decorated with tents, flags and balloons. Under the guidance of Brekke Tours, members flew to Norway, where they took Celebrating the 4th … The celebration continued in Frogner a Voss Heritage Tour and helped celebrate Photo: Solvieg Lee Park with the American Coordinating Council (…continued from page 1) th the centennial of Norway’s separation from Members ready for the bunad parade. of Norway’s 24 Annual Independence Day Celebration also on June 28. From noon Sweden. They were taken to their family A number of Vestlandslag members monument, the work of sculptor Paul Fjelde, to 5 p.m. families enjoyed celebratory farms, as well as marched in the Voss 17th dressed in bunads of their regions for the was a gift from the people of North Dakota food, children’s games, crafts and musical of May Parade. Bunad Banquet. Jane Grimstad spoke on to the people of Norway. performances by Traces Gospel Choir, an In 2009, Arne Brekke arrived in Albert behalf of Dean and Ann Urness Gesme, two In 1914, Norway was celebrating all women’s group; Ila Auto, a Norwegian Lea with 34 Vossings. These Vossings visited of the founders of the umbrella organization. the 100th anniversary of the signing of bluegrass band from Oslo; and Kelli Haugen, the Freeborn County Court House, then The Ole Hanson Family Fiddles (Full Circle) its constitution at Eidsvoll with a huge an award-winning line dancing instructor. stood by the statue of the Civil War soldier from Austin, Minn., provided entertainment. jubilee exhibition in Frognerparken. A large A little over a week prior, the Embassy statue—a reminder that many Vossings (as Genealogists of each lag were present delegation from North Dakota, including held an early Independence Day celebration well as other Norwegians) lost their lives to help those in attendance with their family Governor Louis B. Hanna, sailed to Norway and farewell party for U.S. Ambassador to fighting for freedom on the side of the Union genealogy. Jane Grimstad spoke on behalf on the S.S. Kristianiafjord to participate in Norway Benson K. Whitney at his residence. Army in the Civil War. of Blaine Hedberg on the “Five Volume the unveiling ceremony. The monument was Around 1,000 guests were in attendance at All of the lags held separate meetings, Immigrant Directory Project” as well as unveiled with great pomp and circumstance. the event on June 18. but they also joined as a group to hold the about the Norwegian-American Genealogical His Majesty King Haakon VII attended a Despite the heavy rain, guests enjoyed stevne. Center in Madison, Wis. festive banquet held later in the day. hamburgers and forty varieties of U.S. wine Dr. Stanley Nuland, who has contributed Each lag held individual meetings. This year marks the bicentennial of available for tasting in the Ambassador’s so much to translations of Vossing writings At that time, each member told a little Abraham Lincoln’s birth, and a group garden at Villa Otium. from Norwegian to English, assisted by Dick about family background. At the Vosselag of visitors from North Dakota were in The Ambassador left his post two days Flisrand, President of Vosselag, opened the gathering, Eirick Heleve named ten Vossings attendance during the celebration in Olso, later. ceremonies with narration as the group viewed that he felt were most important. including special guest, former U.S. Vice “During my three years as Ambassador pictures that followed the trip of forefathers Vestlandslag is growing. At the general President Walter Mondale. Some of the here, I have been privileged to hear many from Norway to a new home in America. meeting, Sunnfjordslag was accepted as a attendants are descendants of those who stories illustrating the close bonds between Pictures, “Voss Now,” the photography work new member of the organization. were present at the unveiling of the Lincoln of Svein Ulvund, showed much of the beauty Monument in 1914. Representatives from the our two countries,” Ambassador Whitney of Voss. Vivian Gullickson White presented American Embassy also participated. Music an outline of “Vosselag Charter Members.” was performed by Kampen Veterankorps. CONTINUES PAGE 15 NORWEGIAN AMERICAN WEEKLY • WWW.NORWAY.COM • JULY 3, 2009 14 No r w e g i a n He r i t a g e e Scandinavian Hour Memories of Norway Celebrating over 40 years on the air This story was written by Aud Frise Saylor in 2003, KKNW - 1150 AM and didn’t see it published before she died in 2006. Saturdays 9:00 - 10:00 am Her daughter Linda M. Dougherty submitted it to Streaming live on the internet at: the Norwegian American Weekly in June 2009 www.1150kknw.com

Au d Fr i s e Sa y l o r Til Aud og Bens Bryllup Special to Norwegian American Weekly Lørdag 29.september 1945 Written by Aud Frise Saylor’s aunt Bertha The October 2003 issue of Norway Times with the story by Kari Williams Mel: Tordenskjold brought memories back to me. I was not born and raised in Drammen, but in a little Aud hun gikk til Hagatjenn country town by the name of Steinberg, for å finne seg en venn, which is where skiing icon Alf Engen was der blant gran og furu stor raised. Every summer, I spent a couple of fant hun Benjamin Saylor. weeks in Drammen with my Aunt Ingeborg, my mother’s youngest sister. The city Han var kjekk og han var høy children went to the country on vacation, but ville gjerne ha litt gøy I preferred the city. And what a special city is tok en hvetebolle god was! Traveling by train from Steinberg into ga til Aud som tok i mot. Drammen stasjon, I walked across the bridge to Bragernes. 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The Akademia agreements represented StatoilHydro in Bergen when the ily. For more information, visit us online New York strengthen StatoilHydro’s long-standing collaboration with Norwegian education agreement with NTNU was signed. She is at www.nordicfest.com! Nordic Noir-Crime Series pictured here with Reidar Helland (centre), head institutions. Among other things, it is part of July 8-13 of petroleum technology at Gullfaks and Birgitte the group’s focus on science studies to secure MAINE New York City, N.Y. Schilling (left), vice president for StatoilHydro’s necessary future recruitment for society and Lobster Fest with the Maine Nord- Scandinavia House continues with the research center in Bergen. StatoilHydro. The Akademia agreements are menn ever-popular crime series, Varg Veum, covered by the group’s research budget. 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The NTNU is a key supplier of universities of Oslo, Bergen, Stavanger and Varg Veum was honored as the Norwe- rolls, and desserts furnished by mem- prominent research and future employees of Tromsø, the NTNU, the Norwegian School gian crime hero of all time. Staalesen is bers. Tickets are $25 for Sons of Norway StatoilHydro. The agreement was signed of Economics and Business Administration known for his talent to create complex and members, $30 for non-members. All are virtually via a big screen, SmartBoard and in Bergen, Simula and Vista. exciting crime plots, and at the same time welcome. For more information, contact two collaboration rooms with high-tech • Basic scientific research through the displaying a consciousness of the social Sally Abrahamson at (207) 833-2419. equipment. Rector Torbjørn Digernes sat Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters injustices through his lone-wolf hero. For in a new virtual reality lab at the NTNU in (Vista). more information, visit www.scandinavia- Minnesota Trondheim, while Margaret Øvrum was in • Embraces support for professorships and 78th Annual Norway Day house.org. a corresponding room in Bergen signing the research and doctoral scholarships. July 12 agreement electronically. • Financial support for student activities such Minneapolis, Minn. Washington The NTNU’s new virtual reality room, as scholarship and tuition initiatives. The Norwegian National League of Min- Viking Days which StatoilHydro has supported, will • The agreements are to encourage cross- nesota will host its 78th annual Norway July 11-12 improve the quality of petroleum education cutting collaboration among academic institutions in Norway and internationally. Day Sunday, July 12 at Minnehaha Park in Seattle, Wash. in line with industry needs. Students will be • Svalex (part of the NTNU agreement): field Minneapolis. This day-long event brings The Nordic Heritage Museum’s annual Vi- able to practice interdisciplinary collaboration trip to Svalbard with 90 PhD and master together some of the best and brightest king Days Festival celebrates its 26th anni- here, gathering and processing real-time data degree candidates from five Norwegian entertainment talent in the Norwegian versary July 11-12. This eventful weekend and training in collaborative work practices universities. American community. An open-air Chris- offers unique Scandinavian entertainment, between sea and land, across geographical • All results generated through the agreements tian worship service opens the day at 10:30 food, arts and crafts, merchants, and real and organizational boundaries. This type will as far as possible be made public and a.m. Entertainment begins at noon with the Vikings, only seen in Ballard! Our Taste of collaboration is becoming more and more shared with others. barnetog children’s parade. Music, song of Scandinavia will represent each of the usual in the oil and gas industry. and dance follow for the remainder of the five Nordic countries. Admission to Vi- afternoon. For more information, contact king Days is free, so bring your family Shirley Evenstad, (612) 861-4793. and friends to this great event! For more Celebrating the 4th … information, please call (206) 789-5707 or (…continued from page 13) 6th Annual Midtsommer Celebration visit www.nordicmuseum.org. July 16 said earlier this year in a Memorial Day Excelsior, Minn. Centennial Kickoff for Sons of Norway speech on May 25. Join Norway House for the 6th annual District 2 Benson K. Whitney was nominated Midtsommer Celebration in Excelsior, July 12 as the U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of Minnesota! This “all things Norwegian” Blaine, Wash. Norway by President George W. Bush on festival celebrates Norwegian culture and Join us for a fun-filled Sunday to start off September 23, 2005. His nomination was lifestyle. 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