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Vol. 122 No. 24 June 17, 2011 Established May 17, 1889 • Formerly Western Viking and Nordisk Tidene $1.50 per copy Norway.com News Find more at www.norway.com Serious flooding in Norway News Torrential rains Norwegian Minister of the En- combined with vironment and International Development Erik Solheim and melting snow have World Bank Group President Robert B. Zoellick participated caused devastating in a meeting hosted by the Nor- floods across wegian Institute for Internation- al Affairs to focus on coopera- central Norway tion in the face of current con- flict, security and development challenges. “It is a terrible mis- St a f f Co m p i l a t i o n Norwegian American Weekly take to underplay the enormous impact conflict has on develop- ment,” said Solheim, Torrential rains combined with (blog.norway.com/category/ melting snow have caused devas- news) tating floods across central - Nor way, washing away several houses, Norway in the U.S. bridges and roads and causing New York Road Runners New landslides. Traffic was expected York Mini dedicated their New to be heavy out of Norway's cities York Mini 10K race on June for the three-day Pentecost holiday 11 to Norwegian athlete Grete weekend, but the flooding brought Waitz, who passed away on roads and highways to a standstill. April 19 at age 57 after a long To make matters worse, Tele- battle with cancer. Waitz was Photo: Office of the Prime Minister the nine-time winner of the New CONTINUES PAGE 6 Aerial view of the flood damage. Photo taken during the Prime Minister’s visit to the Oppland and Hedmark on June 12. York City Marathon, also won the NYRR New York Mini 10K five times (1979 – 82, 1984). Motherhood and war (blog.norway.com/category/ Medal of honor norway-in-the-us) Members of the 99th Infantry Battalion Debut novel by Jeff Norway’s Royal Family honored with Norwegian Defense Medal Foltz tells the story HRH Crown Prince Haakon of the Birkebeiners attended the official opening ceremony at the Forest Europe Ch r i s t y Ol s e n Fi e l d ministerial conference in Oslo Managing Editor on June 14. (blog.norway.com/category/ A passion for cross-country norways-royal-family) skiing can take some unexpected turns. Just ask Jeff Foltz, author of What’s inside? "Birkebeiner: A Story of Mother- News 2-3 hood and War." This debut novel Business 4 delves into the story of the Birke- Research & Education 5 beiners. Opinion 6-7 CONTINUES PAGE 5 Taste of Norway 8 Travel 9 Bolt: The king of Bislett Roots & Connections 10 Samsung Diamond Obituaries & Religion 11 Photo: Christian Nørstebø / Norwegian Defense Magazine Norwegian Chief of Defense General Harald Sunde awards Deltagermedaljen League Bislett Arts & Style 12 (the Norwegian World War II Defense Medal) to Bob Snodgrass. The uniform Bob In Your Neighborhood 13 is wearing is the same he used in the U.S. 99th Infantry Battalion during the war. Games deemed a Norwegian Heritage 14 success Ha n n e Ma r i e Wi l l o c h Sports 15 Royal Norwegian Embassy Ex x o n Mo b i l Bi s l e t t

$1 = NOK 5.4499 On Saturday, May 28, 2011, tion of Norway. Rain was the escort of the updated 6/13/2011 the surviving members of the 99th The medal was awarded by the 2011 Bislett Games, Bolt provided In comparison Infantry Battalion (Separate) of the Norwegian Chief of Defense, Gen- the lightning – and Tero Pitkämäki 5/13/2011 5.5704 U.S. Army were awarded Deltager- eral Harald Sunde, as a part of his was the thunder. The crowd expect- 12/13/2010 5.9257 medaljen (the Norwegian World official visit to the United States, ed a win of the Finn, but the 2007 6/13/2010 6.4735 War II Defense Medal) for their during a ceremony at the Royal World Champion finished in fifth Photo: Arne Brunes/Kondis.no fight against the German occupa- CONTINUES PAGE 13 CONTINUES PAGE 15 Ingvill Måkestad could win the 800m. 2 • June 17, 2011 norwegian american weekly Nyheter fra Norge Nyheter - Situasjonen er svært alvorlig Er dette Norges Norge dobler støtten til vaksinasjon av fattige To statsråder og dyreste jordbær? Norge dobler støtten til arbeid med vaksiner sikkerhetsmyndighetene til fattige barn. Fram til 2015 skal Norge gi VG 180 millioner dollar – nær 1 milliard kroner satt i krisemøte om – i året. Norges første bidrag til den globale mobil- og flomkrisen Sinan Secici ved Milan delicatesse på vaksinealliansen GAVI ble gitt i 2000, og Marienlyst i Oslo fikk inn første levering fram til nå har beløpet vært 90 millioner dol- med norske jordbær torsdag før pinse. lar i året. Statsminister Jens Stoltenberg (Ap) NRK Prisen er – hold pusten – 90 kroner kunngjorde økningen i Norges innsats under kurven, og det første døgnet fikk han solgt GAVI-konferansen i London. – Dette er et – Situasjonen vi har havnet i nå er svært viktig bidrag for å redde 9 millioner barn fra kun fem kurver med norske jordbær. alvorlig. Vi er helt avhengig av kommu- – Det er mange som kommer til kassen å dø av de vanligste barnesykdommene, sier nikasjon for å fungere, sier justisminister Stoltenberg. Norge står sammen med Stor- for å betale, men de har ikke sett skiltet hvor Knut Storberget til NRK.no. britannia og Gates Foundation for initiativet prisen står. Når de får vite hva bærene koster, Statsrådene for justis- og samferdsels- som har sikret at GAVI får inn mer enn 3,7 setter mange kurven tilbake, sier han latter- milliarder dollar til arbeidet mot barnedøde- departementet møttes i dag for å få oversikt mildt. lighet fram mot 2015. over situasjonen der både Telenors mobilnett – Vi har ikke noe valg, for innkjøpspris- (Aftenposten) i hele landet hadde falt ut og på grunn av en er veldig høy. Dermed blir det en dyr ut- flomkrisen i Sør-Norge, som Knut Storberget Foto: Statsministers kontor salgspris, sier han. Statsminister Jens Stoltenberg og justisminister Vil frita 6.000 elever for nynorsk ifølge VG nett mener er «uakseptabel». Jordbærbonde Marius Egge i Lier – – Bortfallet av mobil har påvirket bered- Knut Storberget besøkte de flomrammede om- Skolebyråd Torger Ødegaard (H) i Oslo vil rådene i Hedmark og Oppland. som ikke selv har levert de nevnte bærene at 6.000 elever i den videregående skolen skapen, men det ser ut til at både hovedred- – forklarer den høye prisen med at produk- i hovedstaden skal få mulighet til å velge ningssentralen, politiet og Direktoratet for sjonsomkostningene har økt voldsomt. til at store deler av mobiltrafikken ikke har bort nynorsk fra neste skoleår. Nå sender samfunnssikkerhet og beredskap har klart å Blant annet har lønningene til plukkerne fungert. Kun fasttelefonen har fungert som han en søknad til Utdanningsdirektoratet etablere en god kommunikasjon mellom nø- økt fra fem til ti kroner kiloen på de fire-fem normalt. om et nytt og utvidet treårig prøveprosjekt detatene, sier Storberget. siste årene. Telenor melder fredag kveld at de har forsøk med valgfritt skriftlig sidemål i vi- – Det er klart at flommen og nedbørs- – I øyeblikket får vi jordbærprodusenter «noe sporadisk trafikk» på mobilnettet, men deregående skole. skriver Aftenposten. – Vi mengdene allerede har rammet infrastruk- ca. 40 kroner kurven og det er ikke uvanlig at kapasiteten fremdeles er veldig begrenset. har lenge arbeidet systematisk med å styrke turen som veiene våre betydelig, sier justis- at butikkprisen ender på «treganger'n» (altså Feilen rammer Telenors kunder og de basisfagene i skolen og i særlig grad norsk- ministeren. det tredobbelte av engrosprisen, vår forklar- opplæringen. Men det er nødvendig å styrke operatørene som bruker Telenors nett. Det Han nevner også at flere eiendommer ende anm.), sier Egge. elevenes skriftlige ferdigheter i norsk yt- har også vært vanskelig å komme gjennom har blitt kraftig rammet av været, og at han Det betyr at man kan risikere å oppleve terligere, og for å lykkes må elevene få mer til ulike nødnumre. ønsker å forsikre seg om at beredskapsappa- jordbærkurver til 120 kroner, hvilket vil gi tid til å arbeide med hovedmålet, sier Torger «Vi har fremdeles ikke funnet hovedår- ratet har nok personell og utstyr til å takle bærene en hittil ukjent eksklusivitet. Ødegaard. saken til feilen, men jobber nå etter to hypo- eventuelle situasjoner som kan oppstå det – Det normale er at prisen øker med (NTB) teser som vi håper kan bringe oss nærmere nærmeste døgnet. mellom to og en halv og tre ganger fra pro- en løsning,» skriver Telenor på sine hjemme- Mobilproblemene startet i datanettet – Det sier seg selv med de værvarslene dusent til butikk, opplyser Egge - som regner vi har, og den situasjonen som har oppstått, sider fredag kveld. Storberget betegnet under et pressemøte med å selge 250 tonn jordbær i år. Det gjør så kommer vi til å ha full beredskap og sørge English Synopsis: mandag mobilproblemenes innvirkning som Norwegian mobile network pro- ham til en av Norges største produsenter. for tilstrekkelig mannskap og utstyr, konklu- vider Telenor experienced nationwide loss of service den alvorligste erfaringen han har gjort seg i derer Storberget. in conjunction with the flood. Justice Minister Knut English Synopsis: The first strawberries of the year pinsehelgen. Administrerende direktør Rag- Storberget said it was “unacceptable.” showed up at markets in Oslo right before Pentecost, nar Kårhus i Telenor Norge sier mandag at En feil i Telenors mobilnett førte i dag up to the price of NOK 90 (USD 16.50). det var en restart i en komponent i det mo- bile datanettet som medførte et halvt døgns Vil bruke mer nedetid. – Vi har lokalisert hendelseskjeden, Det blir ingen bankstreik men ikke funnet rotårsaken. At restarten i datanettet kunne påvirke talenettet var nytt 15.000 bankansatte for oss. Systemet skulle også fungert slik at penger på ferien servere andre steder skulle tatt over for det hadde forberedt seg som falt ut, sier Kårhus. Han forsikrer om at Telenor allerede har iverksatt tiltak som gjør på streik helheten i nettet mer robust, slik at enkeltfeil ikke feller andre deler av systemet. Torsdag VG er de berørte aktørene kalt inn til et møte hos Samferdselsdepartementet, hvor Storberget 7. juni klokken 03.25 opplyser riksme- vil se både tilstrekkelig forklaring på feilen kler Kari Gjesteby til VG Nett at partene og tiltak for å hindre gjentakelse. – Vi skal har kommet til enighet etter å ha forhandlet da levere en skriftlig rapport til Post- og drøyt tre timer på overtid. teletilsynet og Samferdselsdepartementet – Partene er kommet til enighet om en om årsak og tiltak for at noe slikt ikke skjer løsning, sier Gjesteby til VG Nett. igjen. Denne rapporten er i rute, sier Tele- Foto: Norwegian.no Gjesteby la fram en skisse til løsning som nor-direktøren. innebar både 2. avtaleår og kompetansehev- (Bergens Tidene) Ad r e ss e a v i s e n ing, som begge partene aksepterte. 75 år siden Norges første flytragedie – Vi har fått et akseptabelt resultat. Det Nordmenn bruker mer penger på som- har vært tøft, men vi er glade for å unngå 16. juni ble det 75 år siden Norge opplevde merferie enn noen gang. Men mange lar også streik som naturlig nok ville fått konsekvens- sin første store flyulykke med dødelig ut- feriepengene gå til sparing og nedbetaling av er for mange, sier forbundsleder Jorunn Ber- gang. Alle sju om bord – tre passasjerer gjeld. land. og mannskapet på fire – omkom da en ny 15.700 kroner er hver nordmann villig – Vi har fått bedre bestemmelser om Junker 52 styrtet i Lifjellet i Sogn og Fjor- Foto: Arbeidsdepartementet dane. Flyet var på vei fra Bergen til Tromsø. til å spandere på årets sommerferie. Det er sammenhengen mellom kompetanseheving Kari Gjesteby er Norges første riksmekler. Havørn-ulykken opplevde bygdefolket som en økning på hele 8,5 prosent fra i fjor. Det og lønn i Sentralavtalen i finans og vi har fått viser en forbrukerundersøkelse Sparebank1 en økonomisk ramme som er blant de beste Norge. et voldsomt drønn som brøt flyduren klok- Norske bankkunder satte uttaksrekord. ken 7.00 om morgenen 16. juni 1936. Det nylig har gjennomført. resultatene som er oppnådd i år, sier hun. Skrekkscenariet førte til at bankkundene var det tremotors sjøflyet LN-DAE Havørn – God privatøkonomi blant folk flest Resultatet av meklingen ble et generelt strømmet til minibankene hele onsdag. To- som styrtet inn i en stupbratt fjellvegg på gjør at vi har råd til å ta en skikkelig ferie tillegg på minst 5400 og maks 10.500 kroner Risnesnipa i Lifjellet i Hyllestad denne juni- i år. Men det er ingen tegn til at utgifter til på de ulike lønnstrinnene i regulativet for fi- talt tok norske bankkunder ut 1,15 milliarder morgenen for trekvart århundre siden. Flyet ferie og forbruk tar helt av, mener forbruk- nans. kroner gjennom nær 600.000 uttak mandag. hadde 1.500 liter drivstoff i tankene og ek- erøkonom Magne Gundersen i Sparebank1 – Dette utgjør en ramme på om lag 4,2 Det er ny norsk rekord. sploderte i møtet med fjellet. Ulykkesflyet Gruppen. prosent, hvilket er akseptabelt i dette mello- I snitt tok hver bankkunde ut cirka 2000 var innleid fra tyske Lufthansa av Det Nor- moppgjøret, sier Berland. kroner for å være sikker på å ha penger ved ske Luftfartsselskap. English Synopsis: New numbers show that Norwe- en eventuell streik. gians are willing to spend more money on summer va- Finansforbundet hadde på forhånd vars- (Aftenposten) cations than ever before: NOK 15,700 (approximately let at de ville ta ut 15.000 medlemmer i streik English Synopsis: The Norwegian banking industry USD 2,900) per person, an increase of 8.5 percent fra klokken 08 dersom det ikke ble enighet. settled on a deal for its 15,000 employees, avoiding a compared to last year. Det ville ført til en total lammelse av Bank- strike that would cause a headache for consumers. Norwegian american weekly Online: blog.norway.com/category/news June 17, 2011 • 3 News Committed until Princess attends UNAIDS summit This week on Norway.com Prices increase for most goods August 2011 Despite increased prices for most groups of goods the price index for first-hand domestic Norway decreases its sales (PIF) fell by 0.1 per cent from April to May. The decrease was caused by lower presence in Libya prices of petroleum, petroleum products and electricity. The price index for first-hand domestic sales (PIF) measures the develop- ment in prices of goods produced in Norway that are sold to domestic customers and of imported goods. (Statistics Norway) Strong passenger growth for Norwegian Norwegian’s passenger growth continues in May as close to 1.4 million passengers flew with the airline. This is an increase of 16 percent compared to the same period previ- Photo: Trond Viken/Ministry of Foreign Affairs ous year. During the past year, more than 14 HRH Crown Princess Mette-Marit (center) with U.N. Ambassador Morten Wetland (left) and Minister million passengers have flown with Norwe- of the Environment and International Development Erik Solheim (right). gian. Norwegian continues its fleet renewal program in May by taking delivery of more Sp e c i a l Re l e a s e Photo: Ministry of Defense brand new Boeing 737-800 aircraft. At the same time, older Boeing 737-300 aircraft Minister of Defense Grete Faremo during a press As Goodwill Ambassador for UNAIDS, Thirty years into the AIDS epidemic, conference about the situation in Libya. have been phased out. In the past week, the HRH Crown Princess Mette-Marit took part and 10 years since the landmark UN General company has taken delivery of two brand in the U.N. High-Level Meeting on AIDS Assembly Special Session on HIV/AIDS, NRK new aircraft. from June 7 – 9, along with Minister for De- the High-Level Meeting took a look at the (Norwegian Air) Today, six Norwegian fighter jets are in- velopment Erik Solheim, and Deputy Minis- future course in the fight against HIV/Aids. volved in the U.N.-led efforts in Libya, but ter for Health Ragnhild Mathisen. CONTINUES PAGE 11 Curran bows out as artistic director of Norway is decreasing its contribution, Min- Norwegian National Opera ister of Defense Grete Faremo stated. Paul Curran has announced he is leaving his “It is important that Norway continues A new chapter in the Arctic post as artistic director of the Norwegian Na- to contribute towards supporting the imple- tional Opera. He will depart at the end of the mentation of U.N. Security Council Resolu- Norway and Russia year, two years before the end of his contract. tion 1973. We have succeeded in the opera- ratify treaty on maritime Curran, 42, says he made his decision and tion’s aim to protect civilians,” she said in a handed in his resignation last December, but press release from the Norwegian Ministry delimitation that he was asked to reconsider. However, of Defense. he now feels it is time to move on. Curran is She does not anticipate negative reac- Mi n i s t ry o f Fo r e i g n Af f a i r s from Glasgow, Scotland, and was originally tions from NATO. a dancer by profession. The work to find a new artistic director at the Oslo Opera will “We expect understanding among our On June 7, Norwegian Foreign Minister start immediately. allies that Norway, with our small air force, Jonas Gahr Støre and Russian Foreign Min- (Norway Post) cannot sustain a great contribution over a ister Sergei Lavrov exchanged the instru- long time," she said, pointing out that the ments of ratification of the Treaty on Mari- Diplomats trained in black metal Norwegian air force has played a central role time Delimitation and Cooperation in the The Norwegian foreign ministry has begun in air-to-ground operations in Libya up to Barents Sea and the Arctic Ocean. “This is training aspiring diplomats in “TNBM – Photo: Kjetil Elsebutangen/Ministry of Foreign Affairs this point. a milestone and a historic day for Norway. True Norwegian Black Metal” – after for- At the recent NATO meeting with de- Our land borders and maritime boundaries Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre and Russian Minister of Foreign Af- eign service missions reported a rise in en- fense ministers, there was full agreement on are now all clearly established,” said Foreign fairs ratified the maritime delimitation treaty June quiries about the musical genre from around the continuation of the operation and that Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. 7 in a ceremony at Akershus Fortress in Oslo. the world. One of the style’s foremost propo- any post-Gadaffi operation must be led by The exchange of instruments of ratifi- nents, Dimmu Borgir, took the stage in Oslo the U.N. It was also established that the use cation at Akershus Castle was the final step dance with international law and within the with an orchestra and choir in a collaboration of ground forces is unacceptable. towards entry into force of the historic treaty framework of modern international jurispru- that has gained widespread media attention. “On Aug. 9, Norway will take over the on maritime delimitation, which was signed dence. With this treaty, Norway and Rus- The head of the foreign ministry’s centre of seat of the Kontaktgruppen from Denmark. in Murmansk on Sept. 15, 2010. The treaty sia are also making it clear that there is no excellence, Kjersti Sommerset, told newspa- per Dagens Næringsliv that “we have a large The participation will give us a good op- has since been deliberated and approved by ongoing race for resources in the Arctic, but cultural program in order to give the trainees portunity to exert influence on the overall the Storting and the State Duma. The treaty that we – as responsible Arctic coastal states international effort in Libya, even after the will enter into force on July 7, 2011. a good understanding of Norwegian culture – are adhering to international law, including and the cultural industry.” Black metal “is military operations are completed,” said Fa- “With this treaty, we are setting an ex- the international law of the sea,” said For- remo. ample worldwide of how delimitation dis- clearly a part of this,” Sommerset added. eign Minister Støre. (Views and News from Norway) putes can be resolved peacefully, in accor- CONTINUES PAGE 12 CONTINUES PAGE 11 “Max Manus: Man of War”on DVD The award-winning Norwegian World War II biopic now available on DVD and BluRay in North American format Enter the Norwegian American Weekly drawing to win a free copy!

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He enrolled in the Mas- Number for heart health ters of Fine Arts creative writing program at the University of Southern Maine to hone his New research from Jeff Foltz, who lives in Camden, Maine, craft. It was here that he received valuable is an avid cross-country skier, and has com- feedback and support by faculty mentors NTNU helps doctors peted five times in the American Birkebein- such as Suzanne Strempek Shea (author of er, the largest Nordic ski marathon (52 kilo- and patients determine “Becoming Finola”), Roland Merullo (au- meters) in North America. After completing thor of “Breakfast With Bhudda”) and Mi- fitness levels for health the race, Foltz headed into after-ski venue to chael White (author of “Beautiful Assassin” meet up with his fellow skiers. In the hallway and “Soul Catcher”). lined with Birkebeiner memorabilia, a paint- No r w e g i a n Un i v e r s i t y o f Sc i e n c e a n d During his studies, ing of two men on cross- Te c h n o l o g y he discovered Inga, the country skis carrying a Trondheim, Norway “Brilliantly researched, baby’s mother, and how baby caught his eye. fully imagined, and much Norwegian history "Those guys aren't and the people of Nor- babysitters, so why are finely written, this story Imagine being able to calculate one num- way revere her. She had they carrying a baby?" examines both the ber that would tell you just how fit you are – to be the main character Foltz wondered. It was and what that means for your heart health. tenderness of family of his novel. a question that would Researchers from the Norwegian Univer- Two years after her change his life. relationships and the sity of Science and Technology (NTNU) has son Hakon’s birth, Inga The painting was viciousness of war...” managed exactly that: they have developed a is with her husband, King "Birkebeinerne" (The model that can help doctors – and individuals – Roland Merullo, Hakon, in the besieged Birchlegs) by Knud – determine just how fit an individual is, and fortress of Lillehammer. Bergslien, who painted author of “Breakfast With Bhudda” what that means for overall health. The enemy, the Crozier the iconic work in 1869. Scientists at NTNU’s newly established army, is certain to over- The painting caught Foltz's attention several KG Jebsen Centre of Exercise and Medicine, run Lillehammer. Once the Croziers breach more times. led by Professor Ulrik Wisløff, have assem- the walls, they will kill Inga’s child, heir to Photo: Nancy Bundt/www.visitnorway.com "My curiosity got to me. The more I bled the largest dataset of its kind in the world the Norwegian throne and the prince who researched, the more fascinated I became," on fitness in healthy women and men. Using may unite the country. said Foltz. the database, the researchers were able to de- To save little Hakon, King Hakon asks condition is even more important for heart Foltz researched the historical legend velop a model that enables the calculation of his two best warriors to flee with his son for health than previously thought. of the Birkebeiners at the National Library maximum oxygen uptake (VO2max), which the safety of Nidaros (present-day Trond- The research group is now pursuing the in Oslo and spent time at the Holmenkollen is the single best way to measure physical heim). It’s a long and dangerous journey on cellular, molecular and genetic causes of good Ski Museum. Through his research, Foltz conditioning and cardiac health. skis through two treacherous winter valleys and poor conditioning. Since conditioning learned that there were three different ver- has such an effect on an individual’s overall and over a 7,000-foot snow-blown moun- 5,000 Norwegians provide data sions of the Birkebeiners carrying Prince health, researchers believe that identifying tain. Willing to risk everything for her son, Until now, there has been relatively little Hakon to safety. Back in the U.S., he contin- these factors may lead to new approaches Inga insists on going with them. For eight information to describe the levels of fitness ued his study at Cornell University's Nordic for new and more effective medicines in the harrowing, exhausting days, they’re pursued that could be expected in a healthy adult pop- History Library. treatment of lifestyle diseases such as cardio- by a cadre of enemy soldiers bent on kill- ulation. That led Wisløff and his colleagues “I have read far more Norse sagas than vascular disease, obesity and diabetes. The ing her child. Magnus, the Crozier’s military at the Jebsen Centre to look at how fitness is anyone should!” joked Foltz. researchers believe that based on a single leader whom the church and the bishop call related to traditional risk factors, by testing He started the novel a decade ago, but blood sample, it could be possible to design approximately 5,000 healthy Norwegians didn’t feel he was a good enough writer at the CONTINUES PAGE 8 effective exercise program that suits an indi- aged 13 – 90 years. vidual’s genetic make-up and that makes it The researchers found that women’s and possible to prevent or delay the development men’s fitness (oxygen uptake) was 35 mL/ of cardiovascular disease. kg/min and 45 mL/kg/min, respectively. This figure dropped by about 5 percent for each One workout a week is enough to start decade of increasing age for both sexes. For “It could be the same as just writing a example, women in their 20s had a VO2max prescription for medicine, except in this case on average of 45 mL/kg/min, by the time a it could be number of workouts per week,” woman reaches her 50s, that number was Wisløff says. “And what is even more en- closer to 34 mL/kg/min. couraging is that our research shows that the Sept 27*,28,29,30, Oct1 Women and men who had lower fitness Martina McBride *concert only workouts don’t have to be onerous to have an (regardless of age) than the average for their effect. For people who are in poor shape, just Trace Adkins Høstfest Eve Concert ($56) gender were respectively 5 and 8 times more one 15-minute workout per week is enough Tues, Sept 27, 7:30 pm likely to have many risk factors for cardio- Starring Martina McBride to make a difference. Even parents with chil- vascular disease compared with those who dren should be able to manage that.” Martina McBride had fitness values higher than average. The key, however, is that that one work- Wed, 1 pm out must involve a high intensity session of TraceAdkins Conditioning a continuous measure of 4 minutes where the heart is working at up to Wed, 7:30 pm health status 90 percent of its capacity, Wisløff’s research & Thurs, 1 pm The researchers also found that condi- has shown. A 10-minute warmup should pre- The Judds tioning seems to reflect a continuous mea- The Judds cede this high-intensity portion of the work- Gaither Høstfest Thurs, 7:30 pm sure of health status, and that just a 5 mL/ & Fri, 1 pm out session, and the high-intensity session Homecoming kg/min decrease in oxygen consumption was should also be followed by a 3-minute cool Gaither Høstfest associated with an approximately 60 percent Homecoming down. higher chance of having a collection of sev- Fri, 7:30 pm Scientists at the K.G. Jebsen Centre of & Sat, 7:30 pm eral risk factors for cardiovascular disease. 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On the EDGE Europe with economic problems By Steinar Opstad, Ph.D.

Approximately 500,000 employees in er. Norway is said to be the largest stock politicians advocate the need for stronger the public sector in Europe will lose their owner in Europe. We invest the majority of political control with the actors in the capi- jobs in the near future, according to esti- our oil income in companies abroad – many tal and financial market, we feel that such mates from OECD published in May 2011. of them U.S. companies. regulations could have prevented the very What happens in the private sector is not The financial situation for some European serious economical dump some countries estimated. But this is not enough – they countries is very serious, and European now experiences. predict that the cuts must be doubled if sev- politicians discuss sorts of national bank- One can wonder what the future will be for eral countries could bring the national debt ruptcy, and if those “debt countries” will the social and economic life for the major- down to an acceptable level. Ireland must have to leave the Euro and return to old na- ity in Norway and the U.S. One answer will cut their debts with around 15 percent of the tional currencies. Norway has never been a be education. Our challenge is to educate GNP, while the U.S., by way of compari- part of the Euro cooperation – we still have the coming workforce in a positive direc- son, must cut around 14 percent of the GNP. our own currency, the krone. We also un- tion already from primary school and up. Norway has no national debt we must cut. derstand that the situation for U.S. is very The future need is for more competence – it Photo: Office of the Prime Minister There are several reasons for Norway’s hap- serious as well, but improving. We hope is not enough anymore to have a motivated Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg traveled with py situation: we are one of the world’s lead- the U.S. will make it without sacrificing too mind and strong muscles. The mind should Minister of Justice Knut Storberget visited people ing energy producers. But it is one thing to much in the labor market and push people still be motivated for a positive participa- affected by the floods in Hedmark and Oppland. have large incomes. More importantly, Nor- into unemployment. tion in the society but blended with better way’s situation can also be attributed to the Part of the Norwegian investment policy education. To prevent young people from The Norwegian Water Resources and fact that the Norwegian parliament (Stort- debate is related to the discovery of several negative ideas, leaders in both the private Energy Directorate (NVE) issued flood inget) has decided that the government is cases of investment in highly controversial and public sectors must be good, reliable warnings on June 9, and many people were only allowed to spend four percent of the companies, such as arms production and role models. As it is, too many of the top evacuated out of their homes in case of land- yields from the huge government pension tobacco companies. The fund’s Advisory leaders present a disappointing example. slides or being stranded. fund in the yearly government budget. This Council on Ethics was established 2004 by The Ministers of Justice and Transport fund is built on the incomes from our en- royal decree, and the Ministry of Finance met June 10 to get an overview of the situa- ergy industry. The budgetary rule will con- issued a new regulation on the management Steinar Opstad, born 1941 tion where both Telenor’s mobile network in tinue to yield in the future, even when the of the Government Petroleum Fund which in Sarpsborg, Norway, is the country had fallen out and because of the petroleum resources come to an end. also includes ethical guidelines. In 2010, the retired Vice President flood crisis in southern Norway. As of today, with the value of the pension the Ministry of Finance announced that 17 of the Confederation of “The situation we have found ourselves fund increasing every year, the rule will se- tobacco companies had been excluded from Norwegian Business and in is very serious,” said Minister of Justice cure even better conditions for today’s Nor- the fund. Industry. During his ca- Knut Storberget to NRK. “The loss of the way and future generations. A broad major- I have mentioned earlier that some reer, he was an educator mobile has affected readiness, but it appears ity of the political parties in Norway have Norwegian-Americans tend to define Nor- and communicator with that both the main emergency center, the po- agreed to comply with this fixed percent way as a socialistic country. I understand positions as a journalist, editor, teacher, and lice and the Directorate for Civil Protection usage. Today, the fund is almost USD 640 there might be some linguistic divergences professor. He has a Ph.D. and Hon. Litt. D. has managed to establish a good communi- billion and increases with USD 1,052 every in the understanding of the word “socialis- from the University of North Dakota. He is cation between the emergency services.” second. By the time you finish reading this tic,” but if one has in mind a system next the author of several professional books. He Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg trav- is also the founder of the American College issue of the Norwegian American Weekly, to communism, one is totally wrong. I was eled with Storberget to see the flood damage of Norway in Moss, Norway. the fund will be several million dollars larg- pleased when I read that even leading U.S. and meet with those affected by the flood. The visit began in Koppang on June The opinions expressed by opinion writers featured in “On the Edge” are not necessarily those of Norwegian American Weekly, and our publication of those views is not an 12. Stoltenberg and Storberget looked at ef- endorsement of them. Comments, suggestions and complaints about the opinions expressed by the paper’s editorials should be directed to the editor. forts to put in place a temporary bridge at Trønnes. Mayor Sigmund Vestad and Anne see what is being done to remedy the dam- Kathrine Fossum informed them about the age,” said Stoltenberg. situation in Hedmark County, where floods Parts of northern Norway are dealing have done great damage to Highway 3. From with a high volume of snowmelt as well. there, they traveled to Kvam in Nord-Fron At the time of press, the NVE had flood municipality in Gudbrandsdalen. Kvam is warnings posted for Nordland, Troms, Op- the hardest hit by the flood, and many resi- pland, Buskerud, Hedmark, Akershus and dents have had their homes destroyed. Stol- Østfold. tenberg and Storberget got to see the exten- For up-to-date information about the sive damage, and hearing people talk about flooding in Norway, visit www.nve.no (in- how the water had poured through the house formation available in Norwegian only). and garden. The Prime Minister praised the local people, help the crews, volunteers and state Photo: Office of the Prime Minister agencies for the effort they have put down to Prime Minister Stoltenberg meets with represen- tatives in Koppang about a temporary bridge at avoid the health and life were in danger and Trønnes. Several bridges and roads were washed limit the damage. out by the floods, and different sections of the rail- “It makes a strong impression to see the ways were flooded. extensive damage, but it’s also impressive to SAM & ELLIE By Ray Helle

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An icy twist for Norway’s favorite cheese A second furtive dinner took place at the farmhouse in late February after Margit had given birth to a son, John. Finally, in early May 1945, rumors be- gan to surface that the Allied forces were experiencing significant victories against the Germans. The Norwegians discussed this tantalizing information by telephone, and Margit and Jonas eagerly huddled around a contraband radio at night to listen to the crackling broadcasts from England. On May 8 they heard the jubilant news: Germany had surrendered! Margit’s daughter, Magni, then seven Photo courtesy of Margit Varnes years old, still remembers the day she saw Jacques Contou-Carrère from Monein-Basses- four strange men walking toward the farm- Pyrènees in France, one of the four escaped house from the back field. They were wav- French POWs who hid in Drynahellaren for six ing flags and signing boisterously in an unfa- months. This photo was published with “A Well- miliar language. Tears streaming down their Kept Secret” in Viking magazine in April 2003. faces, they joyfully embraced the equally displayed, and both national anthems, “Ja, Vi emotional Jonas and Margit. The young girl, Elsker Dette Landet” and “La Marseillaise” shocked at this uncharacteristic behavior, were sung with great gusto. could only stare. Photo: Nordic Nibbler Before returning to their homeland, the The sun was streaming through the large Frenchmen traveled to other parts of Norway kitchen window as the men ate their fill of and were hailed as heroes, the story of their Fru Ingrids Brunost Is Margit’s cooking and drank Jonas’s home- harrowing escape and subsequent six months made beer. They also telephoned their fami- Recipe adapted from the Nordic Nibbler in hiding having preceded them. lies in France. The operator, who worked on Margit and Jonas never saw them again. the island of Midøy, was shocked beyond 1 cup whole milk 1/4 cup white sugar However, 25-year-old Jacques Contou- measure when they began singing The Mar- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream 4 oz brunost (Norwegian brown cheese) Carrère sent a letter shortly after returning seillaise. She’d had no idea they’d been in 5 egg yolks 1/2 vanilla bean to the small town of Monein in southwest hiding less than four miles away. France. The wistful-eyed Jacques included a Equally surprised were Jonas’s grand- In a medium saucepan, combine milk and cream, and add sliced brunost. photograph with his signature and the grate- parents who saw the four soldiers for the first Slice the vanilla bean lengthwise, and scrape out the seeds with the back of a knife. Add ful words, “Eit lite minne fra en Franske- time sitting on the kitchen’s long wooden seeds to the cream mixture. Gently heat the cream mixture until it has almost boiled and the mann, med takk for alt” which is translated bench. The stunned oldemor (great-grand- brunost has melted. Stir constantly. Remove from the heat and leave for half an hour to let as “A small momento from a Frenchman, mother) could only think to say, “Gud vel- the vanilla infuse into the milk. with thanks for everything.” He also wrote signe deg” (“God bless you”). Meanwhile, beat the egg yolks and sugar until pale and fluffy in a medium bowl. Strain his date of birth as “19-7-20.” Later, he sent To minimize the risk of exposure to the the cooled cream mixture through a fine sieve, and pour into the eggs, stirring constantly. Christmas cards. Germans, only a handful of people had par- In a clean saucepan, heat the mixture gently until almost boiled, stirring constantly so It’s not known if these four men are still ticipated in this underground activity. This the eggs do not curdle. The custard should thicken and it is ready when it coats the back of a living. A monument was erected in their included Oskar Sønderland (the Varnes’s wooden spoon. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator until cold. memory, however, and is located near the neighbor who had also foiled a Nazi recon- When ready, pour the mixture into an ice cream machine (make sure you have turned the entrance to Drynahellaren. The rustic but naissance mission on Dryna); Jonas and Kari machine on before you start pouring) and churn until almost frozen but still smooth (around impressive memorial shares the names of the Nygård from Dryna (Margit’s brother and 30 minutes). Eat straight away or keep in freezer until needed. four Frenchmen and tells their story in three sister-in-law); John Godø from Midøy; and languages. The cave’s new name is pro- Kristian Opstad from Otrøy. Margit had nev- claimed in bold letters: “Franskhellaren.” motherhood and war… er encountered any of them during her trips him translate certain words, from people at Margit and Jonas had three more chil- (…continued from page 5) to the cave which may have been planned by St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minn., to dren after the war: Bjarne, Ruth (namesake the others as an extra precaution against de- mutual friends in New England who knew to Ruth Bjørkedal who died in 1944), and King – and who has lost his own wife and tection by the Nazis. The well-worn path to Norwegian. Asbjørg. They immigrated to Seattle, Wash., two-year-old son – must lead the chase. the cave had remained undetected – as had “All responded with different transla- in 1957. Jonas was employed as a lead fisher- To really imagine what the Birkebeiners the contraband radio and guns that Jonas had tions,” Foltz laughed. man on a National Oceanic and Atmospheric felt on the harrowing journey, Foltz traveled hidden under the floorboards of his grand- This well-crafted novel is filled with ac- Administration (NOAA) research vessel. He to Norway in late winter, strapped on his parents’ farmhouse. tion and human emotion, and strikes a chord passed away in 1994. skis, and traversed the same difficult terrain On May 17, Norwegian Constitution with the universal themes of a mother’s love Margit, who was 83 years old when this north of Lillehammer. Though the groomed Day, a triumphant celebration took place on and the ugliness of war. The Birkebeiners is story was first published, will turn 92 in June trails made it easier for Foltz than the Birke- Midøy and over 200 people attended, many an important part of Norwegian history, and 2011. She still lives every day to the fullest. beiners had in 800 years prior, Foltz gained a from other islands. The French soldiers were Jeff Foltz’s debut novel tells the thrilling She’s a member of the Sons of Norway who new perspective. there, outfitted from head to toe in new ward- story with a fresh perspective. regularly socializes at the Leif Eriksen Lodge One unique aspect of the novel is the robes, and “looked beautiful,” remembers “Birkebeiner: A Story of Motherhood #1 in Seattle, Wash. She’s also an avid sports use of Norwegian words. Margit. and War” is available for $17.95 + $2.50 fan and loves to travel. “I wanted to give the book some flavor. The Norwegian and French flags were One of the authors I like interjects Span- S&H. 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Finnmarksvidda The Finnmarksvidda Mountain Plateau in Northern Norway is every Norwegian fisherman’s hot dream. The magical mid- night sun gives you 24 hours daylight in dur- ing summer. The area is especially known for trout, common whitefish, grayling, perch and pike. Finnmarksvidda Mountain Plateau's Photo: Yngve Ask/www.visitnorway.com Fly-fishing for Arctic Char in Langfjordelva, Finnmark surrounding areas of the Pasvikdalen Valley, the Stabbursdalen Valley and the Øvre Anar- Gjøvik, Land and Toten in around 20 minutes. There are about 500 The Villmarksriket Hedmark Area jóhka National Park, are neighbouring areas Gjøvik, Land and Toten gives you two large and small lakes in the forests around The Villmarksriket Hedmark Area has with the same qualities. of Norway’s largest lakes, Mjøsa and Rands- Oslo. Fishing is good in many of these, over 2,000 lakes and rivers where you can fjorden, as well as a number of lakes and and there are several cabins where you can realise your dreams of the wilderness fish- Hardangervidda ponds teeming with fish, mostly trout, pike choose to spend a night or a week. ing holiday. There are 22 species of fish Hardangervidda Mountain Plateau is a and perch. Gjøvik, Land and Toten is located wild and energy boosting area, and one of the CONTINUES PAGE 15 only 90 minutes by car from Oslo. very best highland areas in Europe for Trout fishing. The Hardangervidda Mountain Pla- The Glomma Debut novel from jeff foltz teau is also home to Northern Europe’s larg- The Glomma River is over 600 kilome- est stock of reindeer. Stay at a cabin, or put tres long, which makes it the longest river in A mother’s up your tent almost anywhere. Norway, stretching from Røros in the north compulsion to to Fredrikstad in the south. Among the good Hemsedal protect her children is rivers for freshwater fish, this is one of the Hemsedal’s rivers and lakes are crys- timeless and primal. very best. You can find good fishing spots in tal clear and hold wild brown trout in their Villmarksriket Hedmark and in Østfold. War is insidious and prime. The Hemsila River is actually one of ageless. the best brown trout rivers in the whole of The Dividalen National Park Europe. Some of Norway’s very best fly fish- The Dividalen National Park in Troms Birkebeiner is a ers offer courses here. Hemsedal has a com- gives you the dramatic nature of North- mon fishing license valid for four rivers and story of both. ern Norway on a silver plate. Get ready for 18 lakes. the wilderness. Besides excellent fishing, this area along the Swedish border houses Salmon Rivers wolves, bears, wolverines and lynx. About 145,000 salmon are caught in Purchase today! Norwegian rivers every year. Get lucky and The Oslomarka Forest travel back home with salmons weighing The easily accessible forest surrounding $ over 20 kilos. The two best salmon rivers Oslo makes the Norwegian capital unique. 17.95 in Norway in 2009 where Tana in Finnmark You can get on a tram in the city centre, and and Gaula in Trøndelag. Available through enter the wilderness of the Oslomarka Forest Amazon.com, the author’s website, or by mailing a check for $19.95 (includes $2.50 S&H) with Visit us in Decorah— mailng information to: You won’t believe what’s inside! Birkebeiner The Novel, • A national treasure that explores the diversity of 253 Cobb Road, America through the Norwegian experience Camden, ME 04843. • 24,000 artifacts showcase the best in Norwegian folk and fine art Praise for Birkebeiner: A story of Motherhood and War • Named one of “ten great places in the nation to view American folk art” by USA Today “Brilliantly researched, fully imagined, and finely “Jeff Foltz's Birkebeiner is not only a raging, written... Let Foltz immerse you in his fictional action-filled Scandinavian war saga, it is also a • Accredited by the American Association world; the scenes and relationships will linger long damn good novel... If you like your novels packed of Museums after you’ve come to the end of his sweeping tale.” with action and psychological insight, this is the one for you.” Preserving a heritage. Connecting us all. – Roland Merullo, author of Breakfast With Bhudda – Michael White, author of Beautiful Assassin 523 W. Water St., Decorah, Iowa • vesterheim.org • 563-382-9681 www.birkebeinerthenovel.com 10 • June 17, 2011 norwegian american weekly roots & connections Norwegian American Weekly Do you speak Norwegian? Photo of the Week Puzzle by Sölvi Dolland

Photo courtesy of Mette Gaal The sun came out right on time for the 17de mai garden party at the home of Mette Haug Gaal, the owner of “The Little Viking” in San Diego and Temecula, Calif. Twenty-nine ladies came, many in full bunads, all with Norwegian flags. The Southern California Damekor, directed by Lynne Bradley, entertained, after which pølser med lomper and a dessert table was served. Bløtkaker, Kvæfjordkake, Mette’s mother’s apricot almond cake, carrotcake, krumkaker, etc. were among the yummies. It was a huge success and everyone is looking forward to next year.

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Enter our drawing to Dr. Merle Antony Tuve win a copy of Geophysicist Norway’s World Merle Antony Tuve was born on June 27, War II biopic 1901 at Canton, S.D., to Norwegian immi- grant parents. Read more on He received his B.S. degree in elec- page 3 Ole and Lena trical engineering from the University of Minnesota in 1922, and was a teaching fel- America’s favorite Norwegians! low at the University of Minnesota from 1922 to 1923. He became an instructor of Two guys in Ole and Lena’s town Physics at Princeton University in 1923 named Esbjornssen and Toffellqvist are and at John Hopkins University in 1924, Photo: www.nndb.com business partners. receiving his Ph.D from John Hopkins in One day, Esbjornssen said to Tof- 1926. He married Winifred Gray Whitman England, among other projects. fellqvist, “I tink I’ll change my name to in 1927. In 1946, he became Director of the Smith because my name is too long.” Dr. Tuve is known primarily for his Department of Terrestrial Magnetism “Me, too,” said Toffellqvist, “I’ll be techniques of radio-wave exploration of at the Carnegie Institute in Washington, Smith too. Ve’ll be Smith and Smith.” the upper atmosphere and conducted some D.C., a position he held until 1966. As well as seismic refraction and range-finding, he The next day there was a call on the of the first experiments in range-finding us- also made studies of artificially produced phone. The man on the other side said, “I ing radio-waves for measurement. Pulse- beta and gamma rays, transmutations of want to talk to Mr. Smith.” ranging laid the foundation for much of the later work on the development of ra- atomic nuclei, and artificial radioactivity. The answer he received was, “Which He was the editor of the “Journal of Geo- one? Esbjornssen or Toffellqvist?” dar. During World War II, he worked for the Office of Scientific Research and De- physical Research” for nine years. From Red Stangland’s velopment developing the proximity fuse, Dr. Tuve retired in 1966 and died at “Ole & Lena Jokes Book 3” that stopped the “buzz bomb” attacks on Bethesda, Md., on May 15, 1982.

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Marie Kristine Alver Pors Marriage “Love and marriage, love and marr- ise may lead to all kinds of “abnormal” be- November 28, 1917 – June 6, 2011 iage, go together like horse and carriage...” havior. A wife may be so dependent on her Remember that tune from the 1950s? The husband that she is willing to support him rhyme is “funny-good.” The reality is not to the “bitter end” even if he is dead wrong, quite as smooth. In a Golden Anniversa- calling it “standing up for her man.” What ry speech, a husband said, “My wife and a misconception in this context. I knew a I have not had a quarrel or an unfriendly husband who was so completely dominat- word in all these years.” One of the guests ed by his wife at home that he took out all said to another, “Either he is lying through his aggression in his communications with his teeth or their marriage is a BORE!” I other people to whom he behaved like a might add, if true, one of them must have “bull in a china shop.” practiced absolute marital dictatorship How are you doing? Who is the horse, with a lot of inner pain to the other. who is the carriage? A good marriage In a healthy marriage, neither of the takes hard work, understanding, forgive- spouses would be afraid to disagree and ness, tender and honest love, willpower voice their opinion. I have sometimes ob- to make it work, commitment and many served that one of the spouses has been so other things. After that comes the right afraid of their dominant partner that they emotions. We would like to start with the seem to have completely lost their own emotions without doing our “homework.” identity. They live vicariously through The harmonious emotions in a marriage their spouse’s thought-patterns and life- are always a by-product. Come to think of Marie Kristine Alver Pors went to her fi- Marie returned to her American roots in Bell- style. That’s not what marriage is intended it, I have to ask my wife, “How am I do- nal rest June 6, 2011. Marie was born to Arne ingham in 2011. There she enjoyed family to be. A relationship built on such a prem- ing?” Alver and Henriette Larsen Alver on Nov. 28, visits, celebrations and outings; a final wish 1917, in Gryllefjord, Norway. From child- fulfilled. hood, Marie was known as “Kari” and was Marie is survived by her three daughters; later lovingly referred to as “Nannie” by her Kirsti James (Peter), Tove Burrows and Mari- The Scandinavian Hour grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Ann Pors-Murphy (Benton), grandchildren; At 93 years young, Marie was still hand Jerry Johnson, Jr., Lisa King, Benton Murphy Celebrating over 40 years on the air knitting socks treasured by family and friends IV, Leah Murphy, Maia Murphy and Petter and was famous for her delicious homemade Burrows; step-grandchildren; Sarah (Larry) KKNW – 1150 AM Norwegian brown bread. Marie was a skilled Fast, Jacqueline James, Lucy James and Da- Saturdays 9 – 10 a.m. PST story teller, recounting the dark days of the vid (Sarah) James, great-grandchildren; Gun- five-year-long Nazi occupation of Norway nar Johnson, Kaia Johnson, Miranda King Streaming live on the internet at: during World War II as well as joyful family and Mahlea King, step-great-grandchildren; www.1150kknw.com stories of life in Norway and America. Emily James and Duncan James, and many Marie married Ansgar Pederson Pors in extended family members in Norway and 1939. Marie and Ansgar immigrated to the beyond. Sons of Norway Building, B-20 U.S. in 1950 with their two young daughters, Marie was preceded in death by her lov- Norway Art 1455 W. Lake Street Kirsti and Tove. They settled in Bellingham, ing husband, Ansgar, granddaughter Kerry (612) 339-7829 Minneapolis, MN 55408 Wash. A third daughter, Mari-Ann, was born Johnson, brother Ottar Alver, and son-in-law www.norwayartonline.com • email: [email protected] in Bellingham. In 1994, Marie moved to Michael Burrows. By appointment please sunny Pueblo, Colo., and enjoyed being near Marie leaves us with a rich legacy of her youngest grandchildren as they grew up. love; she will remain in our hearts forever. Proud to bring you the Princess… Norwegian American Weekly (…continued from page 3) Mette-Marit has worked for many years to encourage youth involvement and promote Minister for International Development youth leadership in the HIV/AIDS response. SAVING MONEY IS ONLY HALF THE CHALLENGE. 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Colorado through this cultural event! Eldrid Skjold Scandinavian Midsummer Festival Arntzen, VGM will teach Rosemaling and June 25 – 26 Ken Arntzen, VGM, will teach Acanthus Estes Park, Colo. Carving. (Acanthus Carving Class has lim- Weekend of Scandinavian music, dance, ited space). This is a great opportunity for food, crafts, Viking re-enactors, as well as all to spend the week with Vesterheim Gold craft and lefse demonstration tents. Starts Medalist teachers and learn from the best. 9:30 a.m. at Bond Park, located at E. Elk- Hotel accomodation information available horn & MacGregor, Estes Park, CO 80517. upon request. Admission: $25 per day per Join us for the raising of the maypole, fol- class. For more information, contact Deb- lowed by procession of flags and national orah Landvik-Larsen at (973) 784-4564 anthems. Continuous entertainment daily. (day) or (973) 442-4642 (evening). Free, family event, wheelchair accessible. For more information, visit www.estesmid- New York summer.com, call (303) 449-9596 or email Midsummer on Long Island [email protected]. June 21 East Meadow, N.Y. Illinois Celebrate the summer solstice the Scan- Illinois Norsk Rosemalers Show dinavian way at Eisenhower Park, East June 22 Meadow, N.Y.! Event starts at 6 p.m. Folk- Geneva, Ill. dancers, fiddlers, accordions, ringdanc- A juried rosemaling show featuring hun- ing around the maypole, bring picnics, dreds of one-of-a-kind, hand-painted blankets, lawn chairs, enjoy the two-hour woodenware by members and Vesterheim stage show that follows the Midsummer- Photo: Mokasser Gold Medalists! Join us from 10 a.m. – 5 fest. Sponsored by Nassau County Parks The “Whole in One” chair was designed 2001 by Nora Furuholmen and Christian Sæther. The idea p.m. at the Geneva History Center, located & Recreation Department, this is a FREE originates from simple sitting means dug out in snow, and has resulted in a sculptural expression, yet at 113 S. 3rd St., Geneva, IL 60134. Featur- event, rain or shine! “Scandinavian-Amer- shaped in a simple line. ing a raffle, coffee stoga with Norwegian ican Night” is part of the summer series of goodies and the Association’s ornament of international concerts at Eisenhower Park. the year are also part of the show. This pro- Velkommen!! For more information, call Li n e Gr u n d s t a d Ha n k e Line Grundstad Hanke Interior Design gram is partially supported by a grant from (516) 572-5620 or email scandmidsum- the Illinois Arts Council. Call (262) 767- [email protected]. 2857 or email [email protected]. Washington When I was in Norway in May, I read an Trondheim. It’s been awarded “Sofa of the article in Aftenposten about Norwegian fur- Year” by Elle Interior Magazine, and it's Minnesota Nordic Heritage Night at Safeco Field July 14 niture design titled: “Norskere blir det ikke” been part of several exhibitions, both na- Scandinavian Hjemkomst Festival (It can't be more Norwegian). tional and internationally. Eshu is also part June 24 – 25 Seattle, Wash. The article had a three-page spread about of “Inside Norway.” Moorhead, Minn. The Nordic Heritage Museum is partnering the company Mokasser, formerly known as Mokasser was established in 2006, and Come experience the Wonder of Scandina- with the Seattle Mariners to present Nordic Leads Møbler A/S, which was founded in the company continues Norwegian furni- via at the 2011 Scandinavian Hjemkomst Heritage Night at Safeco Field. The Mari- Festival. Enjoy entertainment, music, the- ners will be offering discounted tickets to 2006. They changed the name to Mokasser turemaking traditions and quality standards, ater, dancing, Scandinavian food, shildren’s the game, as well as a free t-shirt for those and it was a name they all made up. They combined with the best of tomorrow’s form. activities, exhibitors and shopping. Admis- who purchase their tickets online using the also moved the business to Oslo from Nor- Mokasser seeks to inspire the design- and sion: $10 per day for adults, free for kids link below. The Museum will receive a do- way’s west coast, but they continued the quality-conscious user both in private and under 18. Join us at the Hjemkomst Center, nation from the Mariners for each ticket relationship with Runni A/S at Årnes. The public spaces. located at 202 1st Ave. N., in Moorhead. sold, so please consider attending in sup- frames made in Sykkylven, the foam is from The Mokasser collection comprises the For more information, call (218) 299-5452 port of the Museum and Nordic heritage! Åndalsnes, and the upholstery fabric is the award-winning Eshu sofa, Whole in One and or visit www.NordicCultureClubs.org. Admission: $15 for reserved seats, and $32 client’s choice between Gudbrandsdalens Flux chairs. The collection is being extended for field seats. Purchase tickets online at Uldvarefabrik or Invic. The stainless steel and developed, in collaboration with re- Norway Day www.Mariners.com/Nordic (password: legs are from Stranda. So we can say it is nowned designers, with focus on a high level July 10 nordic), or call Corinne Fowler at (206) 100 percent made in Norway. of quality and formal integrity as key factors Minneapolis, Minn. 346-4515. Eshu is represented in the collections of of recognition. For more information, visit Sponsored by the Norwegian National the National Museum of Decorative Arts in www.mokasser.com. League of Minnesota, this day-long cele- Washington, D.C. bration of Norwegian heritage at Minneha- Race to the End of the Earth exhibit ha Park, located at 4800 Minnehaha Park- Through August 21 Committed until… (…continued from page 3) the U.N. mandate. Then the threshold for the way and Highway 55 in Minneapolis. The Washington, D.C. day begins with a church service at 10:30 One hundred years ago, two teams led by Norwegian participation will be completely The extra expenses incurred from the a.m. led by Pastor Richard N. Nelson, fol- Britain’s Robert F. Scott and Norway’s different, and it is right to bring home the lowed by a barnetog (children’s parade) at Roald Amundsen braved starvation and continuation of Norway’s F-16 fighter jets aircraft, “said the Socialist Left Party’s par- 12:45 p.m. Activities include arts & crafts, Antarctica’s frozen environment in a race in Libya up to Aug. 1 will be covered by a liamentary leader. demonstrations, ethnic and american foods. to be first to the South Pole. Come travel proposed NOK 100 million grant. Dagfinn Høybråten of the Christian Singers, dancers, and music all afternoon! with them through breathtaking photo- The Socialist Left political party (SV) Democratic party (KrF) believes it is time For more information, call (612) 861-4793 graphs, historic artifacts and interactive has previously demanded that the Norwe- for other NATO countries taking a greater or email [email protected]. exhibits in this powerful story of explora- gian fighter planes would come home when part of the mission in Libya. tion at the National Geographic Society in the first three-month period expires June 24. “Norway has been very present with a New Jersey Washington, D.C. Admission: Adults – $8, SV’s Bård Vegard Solhjell believe it is pru- significant military contribution to imple- Rosemaling & Carving Sammenkomst Military/Seniors/Students/Groups: – $6, dent to put a definitive end date for combat ment the U.N. mandate for the protection of July 19 – 23 Children – $4, School & youth group – aircraft civilians in Libya. Therefore it is reasonable Rockaway, N.J. Free. Photography exhibitions in the mu- “Now, Norway must add the forces to that other parts of the alliance takes a larger Come join the fun and learn Rosemaling seum’s M Street gallery and outdoors are find a peaceful solution in Libya,” he said. share of the burden,” he said in a statement. and Acanthus Carving! Lessons are for all free. Open 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. daily. Visit Solhjell believes key NATO countries While he supports the reduction of Nor- levels of learning at a four-day session at http://events.nationalgeographic.com/ are pushing the U.N. mandate and stepping way’s contribution, he believes support for Nor-Bu Lodge at Lake Telemark in Rock- events/exhibits/2011/05/25/race-end-earth. up the conflict. the Libya mission should be maintained until away, N.J. Let’s preserve our heritage “SV is against ground troops or other the planes are come home. escalation of the conflict. From the begin- “We assume that Norway will step up Send your event to [email protected] or call (206) 784-4617 ning, we warned against a shift of the U.N. its humanitarian and political efforts in the to add your list to the Norway.com online calendar and the Weekly! mandate for regime change as a goal. There Libya mission,” he said. Event listings are free, but space is limited. Please contact us at least one month prior to event. will be a justified question from many about norwegian american weekly Online: blog.norway.com/category/norway-in-the-us June 17, 2011 • 13 In your neighborhood Going Viking Norway House celebrates three Norwegian- Americans at the annual Midtsommer Celebration

Photo: Christian Nørstebø / Norwegian Defense Magazine Group photo with Ambassador Wegger Chr. Strømmen, Norwegian Chief of Defense General Harald Sunde, and all the medal recipients of the 99th Infantry Battalion in front of the Royal Norwegian Em- bassy in Washington, D.C. medal of honor... (…continued from page 1) saw combat action in France, Belgium and Germany before being implemented into the 474th Infantry Regiment and sent to Norway Norwegian Embassy in Washington, D.C. in June 1945 to disarm the German occupa- Photo: Norway House The 99th Infantry Battalion (Separate) tional force. The Battalion also contributed Norway House in Minneapolis, Minn., honors Norwegian-Americans who embody the “Going Viking” was activated at Camp Ripley, Minn. on July personnel to OSS Operation RYPE (often re- spirit at its annual Midtsommer Celebration. 19, 1942, per written instructions by the War ferred to as NORSO), which was an airborne, NorAmWklyJun7_2011.pdfDepartment. 6/7/11 This 4:04:28 unique, PM elite unit was to top secret commando mission into Northern No r w a y Ho u s e consist only of Norwegians and Americans Trøndelag toward the end of the war. The Minneapolis, Minn. of direct Norwegian descent. To be selected Battalion served as King Haakon VII’s hon- for the unit, soldiers were required to have or guard upon the King’s return to Norway Representative Jim Ramstad, Libby Lar- ington University. Congressman Ramstad a working knowledge of the Norwegian lan- on June 7, 1945, after five years in exile. To sen and Eric Utne will be honored by Norway served his country as a First Lieutenant, guage, and soldiers who knew how to ski date, the 99th Infantry Battalion (Separate) House with the “Going Viking” award at the U.S. Army Reserve. He is a former Crimi- were also preferred. The group received fur- is the only unit of the U.S. Army with a pure 2011 Midtsommer Celebration on June 21, nal Justice attorney and Adjunct Professor ther training at Camp Hale, Colo. The unit Norwegian history. It is truly unique and an 2011 at Interlachen Country Club in Edina, of government and Constitutional law. Prior was formed with an eye toward a possible important part of the joint history of Norway Minn. The celebration begins at 5 p.m. with to his election to Congress, Jim served three invasion and liberation of Norway, but it first the Going Viking Patron reception, cocktail terms in the Minnesota Senate. Jim cur- and the U.S. reception and Aquavit toast, followed by rently serves as an advisor to the Hazelden dinner and awards program. Tickets start at Foundation and the National Association of $130. Reservations can be made at norway- Drug Court Professionals. He is also a board house.net, event is open to the public. member of the National Center on Addiction The Midtsommer Celebration is an an- and Substance Abuse at Columbia Univer- nual tradition, celebrating the “Going Vi- sity and the Center for Integrated Behav- king” spirit by identifying and honoring in- ioral Health Policy at George Washington dividuals of Norwegian heritage that have, University. Ramstad is a co-founder of the through their determination, innovation and Lake Country Food Bank and a member of adventuresome spirit, significantly advanced American Legion Post 118, Plymouth Lions the quality of life for others. The “Going Club, and the Wayzata Chamber of Com- Viking” honor is based on a piece by Tom merce. Jim has been recognized for many Veblen. Veblen admired the “Norwegian of his achievements including being named people’s struggles over the centuries to make “Legislator of the Year” by the National their lives and their communities ever better. Association of Alcoholism and Drug Ad- He recognized the tremendous risks, com- diction Counselors, National Mental Health bined with hard work, a little luck, and a lot Association and the National Association of of common sense, that led to significant ad- Police Organizations, He was also the 1998 vances in the quality of their lives.” recipient of the Fulbright Distinguished Pub- In its eighth year, this annual event is an lic Service Award. opportunity for Norway House to recognize C the achievements of Going Viking honorees, Eric Utne celebrate the Summer Solstice and generate M Eric Utne is financial support for signature programs, in- Y an entrepreneur, cluding the Peace Initiative and the Edvard CM publisher, and Grieg Society. educator. In 1984, MY he founded Utne Jim Ramstad CY Reader, of which he Jim Ramstad CMY was chair for many

served as a Mem- K years. He currently ber of Congress writes a column for from Minnesota the magazine. Utne from 1991 until was the 7th & 8th grade class teacher at City 2009. He was a Se- of Lakes Waldorf School in Minneapolis nior Member of the from 2000-2002. From 2005-2006 he pub- House Ways and lished Cosmo Doogood’s Urban Almanac: Means Committee, Celebrating Nature & Her Rhythms in the Health Subcom- City, which he describes as a “21st century mittee, and Ranking Member of the Over- version of Poor Richard’s Almanac.” He has sight Subcommittee. Congressman Ramstad a B.E.D. (Environmental Design) from the was chief co-sponsor of the landmark Mental University of Minnesota. He is a member Health and Addiction Treatment Parity Act, of the Board of Trustees of Sunbridge Insti- which became law in 2008. Ramstad was tute, a Waldorf teacher-training center based a Resident Fellow at the Kennedy School of in Spring Valley, New York. In November Government at Harvard University. In 2010, 2006 he was elected to the Executive Com- Jim joined alliantgroup, LP and serves as a mittee of the Nobel Peace Prize Forum. He Senior Advisor. Ramstad received his B.A. is a Senior Fellow at the University of Min- degree from the University of Minnesota and nesota’s Center for Spirituality & Healing, his J.D. (with Honors) from George Wash- CONTINUES PAGE 15 14 • June 17, 2011 Online: blog.norway.com/category/norwegian-americans norwegian american weekly Norwegian heritage Norwegian Language Corner Margit’s secret cave The boys from Vangen: Margit Varnes played an important role in protecting French POWs in Norway Written by Leif Halse Vangsgutane, a classic series in Norway from 1941 to present, was used as curriculum material in Norwegian schools, as the series had easy-to-read text with pictures. Deb Nelson Gourley of Astri My Astri Publishing brings the copyrighted bilingual English/Norwegian serialization of “The Boys From Vangen: Vangsgutane” to the readers of the Norwegian American Weekly to practice their Norwegian reading skills, as well as enjoy a Norwegian classic!

TIL FJELLS ETTER HØY INTO THE MOUNTAINS FOR HAY C.E. Ch a m b e r s There is only a little hay left for the Det tar til å bli lite sauehøy på låven. www.cechambers.com sheep in the barn loft. Sigrid wonders if the Sigrid undres på om «gutane» greier å fare boys could manage to go into the mountains til fjells og hente heim en høystakk oppe fra and bring home a haystack from the mountain setra. Jo, karene gjør seg straks i stand, legger pasture. Yes, the boys get ready right away, selen på Peik og spenner den for høysleden. attach the harness to Peik and hook it to the Photo courtesy of Margit Varnes Sigrid kommer ut med korga, men Kåre bare hay sled. Sigrid comes out with a basket, but A photo of the entrance to Drynahellaren taken in the 1990s with one of Margit’s relatives looking ler, og sier at de ikke har bruk for den i dag. Kåre just laughs and says that they won’t inside. Drynahellaren was renamed Franskhellaren (The French Cave) after World War II and a monu- På sleden har de en høysekk, og des- need it today. ment was erected close to the entrance. The story of the four escaped French POWs is told in three suten øks, spade og tre reip. De strever seg On the sled, they have a hay sack as well languages and their names are included along with their places of origin. oppover den bratte lia, og begge to må skyve as an axe, a shovel and three ropes. They på, for det er tungt for Peik. Nå ligger fjel- struggle up the steep mountainside, and both C.E. Ch a m b e r s let framfor dem, med kvite vidder. Snøen er of them have to help push because the load is www.cechambers.com djup her, og Peik søkker nedi. Den kommer heavy for Peik. Now the mountains lie before seg nesten ikke av flekken, hvor mye den enn them with their white, open expanses. The sliter og tar i. Ed. Note: “Margit’s Secret Cave” was ment the Frenchmen’s food supply and snow is deep here, and Peik sinks down into «Peik greier aldri i verda å komme seg published by Sons of Norway “Viking” mag- to provide clean, mended clothing. They it. He can hardly move at all, no matter how innover i fjellet til setra. Vi kan like godt snu azine in 2003 as “A Well-Kept Secret.” This journeyed only at night through a long field hard he strains and struggles. med det samme,» sier Kåre. «Neimen om vi article is the continuation of “Margit’s secret south of the farm on a trail frequented by “There is no way on earth Peik can man- skal. Vi skal hente høy. Og vent litt, her er noe cave,” published in the June 3 issue. farm animals. The cave was almost half- age to get through the mountains to the sum- nytt,» svarer Steinar og tar til å rote i høysek- way up Dryna Mountain: a massive, wind- mer pasture. We might as well turn around ken. Kåre gjør store øyne. Tru hva broren har In early December 1944, Margit Var- ing grotto hidden in a hard-to-find depres- right now,” says Kåre. “No way. We are go- funnet på her? Han pleier alltid finne på råd ing to get the hay. And just you wait, here’s nes’s sister-in-law, Kari Nygårad, who also sion. The bottle-shaped entrance, which af- når noe er vanskelig. something new,” answers Steinar, rummag- lived in the farmhouse, showed her some forded a spectacular southwest view of the Translated into English ing in the hay sack. Kåre’s eyes become as wet and very dirty socks. Kari mysteriously Atlantic Ocean, was partially concealed by by Alexander Knud Huntrods big as saucers. What do you think his brother asked the now-pregnant Margit, “Do you the hillside’s thick overgrowth and a rocky Illustrated by Jens R. Nilssen has thought up this time? He always finds a know where these are from?” outcropping. solution when things are difficult. During Norway’s long occupation, Mar- When Margit entered the dark cav- git and her family often heard shooting in ern with her food-laden basket and bulg- Vangsgutane bilingual book available for $19.95 with FREE shipping in the U.S.A. the distance and watched red flares streak ing satchel, the French escapees, their faces www.astrimyastri.com through the night sky. Margit’s first inclina- wreathed in smiles, were invariably waiting tion was to think that another ship had been for her and for the salted herring which they The Boys from Vangen: torpedoed in a northern fjord and soldiers’ “loved.” clothing had washed up on the shore. But A loud echo always resounded through- she was wrong. out the rocky chambers when visitors ap- WrITTen By LeIf haLse “We are hiding four Frenchmen in a proached, warning them of possible danger Vangsgutane has been a classic series in Norway since cave,” Kari whispered. from Nazi patrols. Fifty-five meters long 1941. Right after World War II, Vangsgutane was used as They were Allied soldiers who had been (the length of half a football field) the musty- curriculum material in Norwegian schools, as the series had easy-to-read text with pictures. Heritage, culture, and captured by the Germans and turned into smelling refuge had been transformed into a language practice for all ages on both sides of the Atlantic! “slave labor.” They had escaped Nov. 22 cozy shelter by the practical addition of a from a Nazi prison camp in Klauset, Otrøy, lita hytte (small cabin). Two large sheets of • Bilingual english & norwegian in the same book where they had been forced to assist the Ger- plywood were positioned against the angled • Translated into english by alexander Knud huntrods mans while they attacked Norwegian and Al- walls of the damp cave and housed hand- • Illustrated by Jens r. nilssen lied ships. made bunk beds and a stove. A roof made of • hardcover, 176 pages in full color, 6x9inches • $19.95 with free shipping in U.s.a. Kristian Opstad, a shopkeeper from plywood protected the inside from the cave’s Otrøy who was related to Jonas, had assisted constant dripping of moisture. Astri My Astri Publishing the gaunt Frenchmen in their breakout. He Ironically, German soldiers had built a Deb nelson gourley www.astrimyastri.com 602 3rd ave sW email: [email protected] had guided them at night by rowboat to Dry- lookout on top of this hill after the invasion. Waukon, Ia 52172 Phone: (563) 568-6229 na, an eight-mile journey, and then by foot They hadn’t used it for some time, but it had for approximately 30 minutes to Drynafjellet provided an unobstructed view of the coastal Norway.com Royal Norwegian Consulates (the Dryna Mountain). They had vanished shipping lane and numerous islands, and had into a cave known as Drynahellaren. enabled them to detect and destroy Allied Organization of the Week in the United States Three families, all related to Jonas, had ships and aircraft. Norden Folk Arizona been providing the soldiers with food. In January 1945, the Frenchmen, who “We didn’t want to tell you because we spoke a little Norwegian, were invited to Eau Claire, Wis. Consul George Olander Founded in 1960, the Midwest were afraid you might miscarry your baby,” dinner at Margit’s table. They traveled the Institute of Scandinavian Culture Royal Norwegian Consulate Kari confided. Defying the Germans by hid- crooked path with the aid of a small flash- (known as Norden Folk) offers cultural W.P. Carey School of Business ing escaped POWs could have resulted in light and avoided potholes and rocks. Once programming events in North America. Arizona State University immediate execution. hidden behind windows that had been cov- P.O. Box 853906, Tempe, AZ 85287 “I don’t get scared of nothing,” Margit ered with dark blankets, they conversed For more information, visit Tel: (480) 965-1682 responded defiantly, who was seven months in whispers to keep their presence a secret PO Box 522, Eau Claire, WI 54702 Fax: (480) 965-8539 pregnant. “You can tell me anything.” from Jonas’s grandparents who were sleep- www.nordenfolk.org Email: [email protected] Margit and Jonas began taking turns ing soundly in the east wing. When they had For the full list of organizations, For a listing of all consulates, every week walking the treacherous, snow- visit noram.norway.com/organizations visit noram.norway.com/organizations covered terrain to Drynahellaren to supple- CONTINUES PAGE 8 norwegian american weekly Online: blog.norway.com/category/sports June 17, 2011 • 15 sports Tippeligaen: Norway’s Premier League results Standings

6/10 Brann 2 – 0 Sogndal Tippeligaen PLD PTS 1. Tromsø IL 10 19 6/13 Haugesund 2 – 0 Viking 2. Strømsgodset IF 10 19 6/13 Molde 5 – 1 Start 3. Ålesunds FK 10 19 6/13 Lillestrøm 1 – 1 Odd 4. Stabæk Fotball 10 18 5. Molde FK 10 17 6/13 Stabæk 1 – 2 Ålesund 6. SK Brann 10 16 6/13 Fredrikstad 1 – 1 Sarpsborg 7. FK Haugesund 10 14 8. Fredrikstad FK 10 14 9. Sarpsborg FK 10 14 10. Lillestrøm SK 10 13 11. Vålerenga Fotball 10 11 Photo: Skitrax.com To read more about football in Norway, 12. IK Start 10 10 Norway’s Petter Northug and Sweden’s Marcus Hellner after their rollerski duel at the Bislett games. visit www.norway.com 13. Odd Grenland 10 10 & www.uefa.com king of bislett… 14. Rosenborg BK 10 9 (…continued from page 1) still falling heavily, but Usain Bolt promised 15. Sogndal IL 10 8 what he said in the last days: “I’ve achieved 16. Viking FK 10 6 spot (80.22m) and far away from the winner. nice results also under the rain!” The shot, his Matthias de Zordo from Germany threw the breakout of the starting blocks, the cheering of the crowd – all that happened just in the going viking Javelin at 83.94m and won in front of Robert … vigorous, articulate advocate for the music twinkling of an eye. Bolt was already clear (…continued from page 13) Osthuizen (RSA/82.07) and Petr Frydrych and musicians of our time, in 1973 Larsen in the lead when he entered the last hundred (CZE/81.09). co-founded the Minnesota Composers Fo- meters and he won easily in the new 2011 where he is co-authoring a series of courses The Women’s 5000m race was – as ex- rum, now the American Composer’s Forum, World Lead time of 19.86. Jaysuma Saidy called Whole Systems Healing that explore pected – dominated by the Kenyans, who which has become an invaluable aid for Ndure (NOR) was second (20.43), mario the social and environmental dimensions of place five athletes on the first five spots. composers in a transitional time for Ameri- Forsythe (JAM) third (20.49). health and well-being. Winner was Meseret Defar with a Season’s can arts. A former holder of the Papamarkou The 2011 Bislett Games were even more best of 14:37.32; runner-up became Sen- Libby Larsen Chair at John W. Kluge Center of the Library than a First Class Track and Field meet. They tayehu Ejigu (14:37.50), third place went to of Congress, Larsen has also held residencies hosted a rollerski show-competition between Libby Larsen Genzebe Dibaba (14:37.56). with the Minnesota Orchestra, the Charlotte Petter Northug and Marcus Hellner, one of is one of America’s Kenya’s runner dominated also the most performed Symphony and the Colorado Symphony. ExxonMobil Dream Mile with a one-two of the two most prestigious and most decorated cross-country skier nowadays. Northug won living compos- Asbel Kiprop (3:50.86) and Haron Keitany Norway House is a Minnesota-based the “Altea Cross Country Mile” in his typical ers. She has cre- (3:51.02). Ethiopian Mekonnen Gebreme- nonprofit organization dedicated to provid- style, with a strong sprint at the last hundred ated a catalogue dhin (3:51.30) got third place. ing a link for present and future generations meters. of over 400 works During men’s High Jump, Kyriakos Io- of the Norwegian American community in Before the race, Northug and Hellner spanning virtually annou (CYP) got first place in front of An- the upper Midwest with the heritage, cul- had a little chat with Usain Bolt. “We didn’t every genre from drey Silnov (RUS) anf Raul Spank (GER). ture, and future of Norway. Founded on the talk a lot, they told me about snow and ski, intimate vocal and All three athletes cleared 2.28m. principle of collaboration, Norway House but I don’t want to experience winter sport,” chamber music to massive orchestral works Men’s Long Jump was won by Godfrey partners with individuals, organizations Bolt said. and over 12 operas. Grammy Award-winning Mokoena (RSA(8.08m) who was in the lead and businesses in the Norwegian American “It was great to meet Bolt, he’s certainly and widely recorded, including over 50 CDs from the first to the last round. Morten Jensen community to promote an appreciation and a role model. I may have been influenced of her work, she is constantly sought after (DEN) jumped 8,01m and was second, Louis understanding of the American Norwegian by him – he’s one of the greatest people in for commissions and premieres by major art- Tsatoumas (GRE/7.96m) third. experience and its relationship to modern sports, and I feel a little bit humble in com- ists, ensembles, and orchestras around the And than it was finally the moment of Norway and the world. For more informa- parison to him,” Northug said. world, and has established a permanent place the “Lightning Bolt!” When the moment of for her works in the concert repertory. 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