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Vol. 123 No. 12 March 23, 2012 Established May 17, 1889 • Formerly Western Viking and Nordisk Tidende $1.50 per copy Norway.com News Find more at www.norway.com Plane crash kills 5 soldiers News Apple, the world’s most valuable Military exercise company with a market value of turns deadly with more than USD 550 billlion, beats the Norwegian pension mountain crash in fund in value. The Norwegian state pension fund reported their northern 2011 results on March 16. The year-end balance amounted to NOK 3.312 billion, slightly less St a f f Co m p i l a t i o n than the market value of Apple, Norwegian American Weekly after reporting a loss of NOK 86 billion last year. Interestingly enough, Apple was the Pension Fund’s single most profitable in- Five Norwegian aviation of- vestments last year. fers died when the Norwegian (blog.norway.com/category/ military transport aircraft Hercules news) C 130-J went missing in northern Sweden on March 15. The aircraft Culture and officers were participating in Frustration over Stockholm’s the international military exercise claim to be the “Capital of Scan- “Cold Response,” with 14 coun- dinavia” has reached new levels, tries represented by more than as angry Norwegian delegates 16,000 soldiers. tore up entrance cards bear- The aircraft left Evenes, Nor- ing the slogan at a recent trade Photo: Hanne Helen Bragstad / Norwegian Armed Forces Media Center show in France. The dust-up See > Crash, page 6 The P-C3 Orion during the exercise Cold Response 2012. The plane crashed in northern Sweden on March 15. over which city reigns supreme in Scandinavia took place at a real estate and investment show in Cannes, France, where some Dance around the globe 200 Swedish representatives We love Norway! placed banners and advertis- Rørosmartnan 2012 ing materials with the slogan Norway Day Festival in San Francisco “Stockholm: The Capital of party in Chicago Scandinavia.” “This is typical offers fun for Norwegians of all ages Swedish megalomania,” said with webcast Norwegian delegate Erling Fos- sen to Aftenposten. a rbr a r o nb o r g o g i l (blog.norway.com/category/ B K -M Park Ridge, Ill. culture)

Chicago groups Leikar- What’s inside? ringen Heimhug and Chicago News 2-3 Spelmannslag enjoyed a rare treat Friday, Feb. 24. Bruce Carlson of Business 4 Leikarringen had arranged a live Research & Education 5 Photo: Barbra Kronborg-Mogil Opinion 6-7 See > dance, page 12 Fun was had by all at Rørosmartnan. Taste of Norway 8 Travel 9 Roots & Connections 10 Record at Birkebeiner Obituaries & Religion 11 Arts & Style 12 Anders Aukland In Your Neighborhood 13 Photo: Bea Ahbeck / Norway Day Festival smashes Birkebeiner Solveig Erlingsson and her granddaughter Hannah at the Norway Day Festival Norwegian Heritage 14 2011 in San Francisco, Calif. This year’s festival will take place May 5 – 6. record Sports 15 No r w a y Da y Fe s t i v a l NRK $1 = NOK 5.7184 San Francisco, Calif. updated 3/19/2012 On the way up to Kvarstad, Presented by the Royal Nor- San Francisco in the 50,000 square Anders Aukland (39) looked like In comparison wegian Consul General, the 20th foot Festival Pavilion at Fort Ma- a beaten man. One hour later, he 2/19/2012 5.7085 annual Norway Day Festival, held son Center. The 2012 event plans to had clearly set a new record at the 9/19/2011 5.6782 on May 5 and 6, 2012, will once 3/19/2011 5.5655 again be held on the waterfront of See > Festival, page 13 See > Aukland, page 15 Photo: skitrax.com 2 • March 23, 2012 norwegian aMerican weekly Nyheter fra Norge Nyheter Avslutter Breivik-observasjon én uke før Bjørn ble skutt fristen Politiet beklaget Førstkommende onsdag avsluttes døgnob- Siste gang en bjørn ble servasjonen av Anders Behring Breivik Beklagelsen er en helt skutt i var i (33). Det opplyser tingrett i en Twit- ter-melding. Dette ble avgjort etter et tele- ny tone fra politiet, sier Rauland, våren 1949 fonmøte mellom Dikemark sykehus, som har ansvar for observasjonen, og de nye lederen for 22. NRK sakkyndige, Terje Tørrissen og Agnar As- juli-redaksjon paas, som vurderer Breiviks mentale helse. Observasjonen, som startet 28. februar, har Bjørnen ble felt 16. mars formiddag, foregått i et 60 kvadratmeter stort rom på Ila. i kommune. Det bekrefter Espen Helsepersonell fra Dikemark har gått i døgn- NRK Marker i Statens Naturoppsyn som skulle turnus for å tilbringe alle døgnes våkne timer følge opp vedtaket om fellingstillatelse fra Foto: Norsk Politi sammen med den terrortiltalte. – Vi vurderer Torsdag innrømmet politiet for første Direktoratet for naturforvaltning. De antar at at tre uker er tilstrekkelig. Nå skal vi bruke gang at beredskapen ikke var dimensjonert Berge mener også beklagelsen kan føre bjørnen ble cirka fire år gammel og at den tid på å analysere det som har fremkommet, for å takle terrorangrepet 22. juli i fjor. veier 120 kilo. sier Tørrissen til VG Nett. Ifølge tingretten noe positivt med seg når det gjelder de poli- Politidirektør Øystein Mæland la i dag timennene som var i aksjon 22. juli. – Det var en voksen hannbjørn som vi avsluttes observasjonen om morgenen ons- har trodd hele tiden, sier Marker til NRK.no. dag - én uke før fristen gikk ut. fram politiets evalueringsrapport om politi- Berge mener det er viktig å understreke 15. mars, torsdag ettermiddag, ble det (VG) ets egen innsats. at mange politifolk gjorde en formidabel Mæland sa at alle involverte tjeneste- innsats 22. juli, etter at Breivik ble pågrepet, åpnet for bjørnejakt i Tokke og kom- Finansdepartementet advarer mot tidlig menn gjorde sitt aller ytterste i en vanskelig blant annet med å redde liv. mune. Kort tid etter var åtte personer fra pensjon situasjon, men beklaget likevel at Anders – Det jeg tror denne beklagelsen kan Statens naturoppsyn til stede for å spore opp dyret. Finansdepartementet mener at det ikke vil Behring Breivik ikke ble pågrepet før. åpne for, er at man i større grad anerkjenner Tillatelsen gjaldt en bjørn som skal ha lønne seg for folk flest å ta ut tidlig pens- Leder for NRKs 22. juli-redaksjon, An- den enkelte politimanns innsats, i tillegg den tatt flere sauer i området i fjor høst. Bjørnen jon. De advarer mot eksperter som hevder ders Børringbo, mener beklagelsen repre- samlede innsatsen, sier Berge. var observert i området mellom Tokke og noe annet. I tidsskriftet Samfunnsøkonomen senterer en helt ny tone fra politiet. Da den – Dette er et faktum som har vært vil Finansdepartementet mandag presentere foreløpige evalueringen ble lagt fram i de- framme, men på mange måter har den man- Vinje, og fellingsområdet var avgrenset til de en ny beregning av lønnsomheten av å ta ut sember, tok ikke politiet selvkritikk på noen glende beklagelsen for det som ikke gikk to kommunene i Telemark. Marker forteller tidlig alderspensjon fra folketrygden, skriv- punkter. bra, stått i veien for det som faktisk gikk bra. at bjørnen har overvintret i området. De fikk er Dagbladet. Den konkluderer med at det – Det var en ektefølt beklagelse vi fikk Bistandsadvokat Mette Yvonne Larsen en frist på fem dager til å få felt bjørnen. ikke vil lønne seg for de fleste nordmenn. fra Øystein Mæland, mens politiet i veldig er glad for at politiet beklaget sin innsats 22. Det var Telemark Sau- og geitalslag som – Det har ved flere anledninger blitt hev- liten grad har tatt selvkritikk i denne saken juli, men mener det kunne skjedd tidligere. søkte om fellingstillatelse og seniorrådgiver det at det alltid er lønnsomt å ta ut pensjon i det hele tatt tidligere. Man har snudd her i – Det er veldig godt å høre at det omsid- Knut Morten Vangen i Direktoratet for natur- tidlig. Vi mener disse rådene er misvisende dag, sier Børringbo. er kom en beklagelse, og at den også framsto forvaltning forklarer at det var Statens Natu- og vil derfor oppfordre alle til å være skep- Han kaller beklagelsen «historisk i som oppriktig. Det er likevel viktig å si at roppsyn som skulle følge opp vedtaket, og tiske. I vår undersøkelse har det kommet denne saken». Børringbo presiserer at det den kommer sent.” prøve å felle bjørnen. fram at det ikke vil lønne seg å ta ut pens- utvalget, under ledelse av Olav Sønderland, jon tidlig for folk flest, sier statssekretær i la frem under dagens pressekonferanse, ikke English Synopsis: The Norwegian Police have issued Finansdepartementet, Roger Schjerva (SV). an official apology for not getting to Utøya sooner, English Synopsis: A bear has been shot in Telemark nødvendigvis tilsa at Mæland skulle komme Departementet mener tidlig pensjon kun vil where 69 people were shot and killed by Anders Beh- for the first time in 60 years. The bear had been attack- med en så uforbeholden beklagelse. ring Breivik. ing local sheep. lønne seg for folk med lav lønn, som for- venter kort levetid. Årsaken er blant annet at du får mer igjen for å spare i folketrygden enn i bank når det tas hensyn til skatt, hevder Best i verden Schjerva. Stortinget stemmer (NTB) Norsk attraksjon vant pris Norsk skip i skuddveksling med somaliske sammen med Universal Politikerne på Stortinget pirater studios og Disneyland skal stemme over (VG Nett) Bævæpnede vakter ombord på et norsk skip måtte åpne ild for å holde de so- Venstres forslag om at maliske piratene unna. – Piratene åpnet ild, AfteNposteN asylbarna får bli i landet men skipets bevæpnede vakter skjøt tilbake. Deretter bestemte piratene seg for å avs- 18. mars ble det internasjonal heder til inntil videre lutte angrepet, skriver rederiet Seatrans på Kongeparken i . sine nettsider. Rederiet, med hovedkontor i Fornøyelsesparkindustriens Oscar- ut- VG , leier inn bevæpnede vakter når dets deling hedret nemlig parkens attraksjon skip passerer den beryktede bukta. Det var «Barnas Brannstasjon,» og kåret den til 20 bevæpnede vakter ombord på skipet når «Beste nye attraksjon.» «Hva skjer, Norge?» Plakater med dette piratene angrep. – Det har gått helt fint med I konkurranse med noen av verdens budskapet møtte politikerne som kom på Foto: NRK / Alf Øystein mannskapet. Ingen kom til skade på noen største fornøyelsesparker, stakk Konge- jobb i Stortinget mandag morgen. Initiativ- måte. Episoden varte ikke lenge før det hele makerne til markeringen ønsket å sende et parken i av med bransjens Oscar- tvangsutsender barn som har vært her i tre var over. Det ble skutt mot båten, men vi tydelig budskap til regjeringen. pris. Fjorårets nye attraksjon i Kongeparken, år eller mer, sier SVs gruppeleder i bystyret i har ikke registrert noen skader på båten, sier – Vi ville vise politikerne som kom på Barnas Brannstasjon, vant prisen for «Beste Oslo Marianne Borgen, til NRK. pressekontakt Tom Atle Pedersen til Ber- jobb at det er på tide å være humane. Det nye attraksjon med begrenset budsjett». Men parlamentarisk leder for SV, Bård gensavisen. Skipet er på vei fra Indonesia trengs en mykere linje i asylpolitikken, sier Dette er første gang en norsk park, mu- Vegar Solhjell, knuser grasrotas ønske. til Russland, lastet med palmeolje. Manns- Remi Hoven, en av de fremmøtte, til VG seum eller opplevelse mottar denne prisen. – Vi kommer til å stemme med de an- kapet på 20 kommer fra Sverige, Polen og Nett. I Skandinavia er det bare Liseberg i dre regjeringspartiene. Det gjør vi fordi vi i Romania. Justisminister Grete Faremo får kraftig Göteborg som har klart dette tidligere, og det regjeringen arbeider med å finne gode løs- (NTB) motstand i saken om asylbarna som skal er nå ti år siden. ninger for barna rundt om i Norge som er sendes ut fra Norge. Til sammen 463 barn Sykehuskøene minker stadig Barnas Brannstasjon var Kongeparkens født her, eller har bodd her ganske lenge og skal kastet ut, mange av dem er født i Norge. store nyhet i 2011, og over 100.000 barn har som risikerer å bli sendt ut, sier Solhjell til Ventetiden går nedover for pasienter som Blant de som nå lever i frykt er Ovin Vhilan skal inn på sykehus. I februar var ventetiden allerede fått brannmesteropplæring, sklidd NRK. (7) og Onal Thehan (2) fra . i snitt fire dager kortere enn samme måned ned brannstanga og vært med på utrykning Statsminister Jens Stoltenberg sto helt Venstre har fremmet et forslag som, der- i fjor. – Tall fra februar viser at helsear- for å slukke brann. Barnas Brannstasjon og holdent fast på regjeringens asylpolitikk. som det blir vedtatt, innebærer at mange av beiderne har lykkes med å få ventetidene yt- oppfyller barns drøm om å kjøre brannbil, – Vi er nødt til å være konsekvente. De disse barna får bli i Norge. Mandag ettermid- terligere ned. Jeg vil takke helsearbeiderne samtidig som de får ansvaret for å slukke som ikke får bli i landet har fått sine saker dag behandles forslaget i Stortinget. for god innsats i arbeidet, sier helse- og om- en brann, ta med seg brannvernkunnskap og vurdert. Dermed er det konkludert at de ikke Flere i SV forventer at partiet stemmer sorgsminister Anne-Grete Strøm-Erichsen sjekke røykvarslere hjemme. blir forfulgt i eget land, sa Stoltenberg. (Ap). Den gjennomsnittlige ventetiden for mot regjeringens asylpolitikk. pasienter var i februar 73 dager, ifølge fer- English Synopsis: The Norwegian – Jeg forventer at SV i regjering og på ske tall fra Norsk pasientregister. “Kongeparken” in Stavanger has won an award to- Stortinget gjør alt de kan for å få Ap til å English Synopsis: Parliament will soon vote on a new gether with the likes of Universal Studios and Dis- immigration initiative pushed by the Left (Venstre) par- (NTB) bestemme seg og hva de kan for å få hele ty. The new law protects the children of asylum seekers. neyland. Stortinget med på forslaget om at vi ikke Ap har ikke de endelige tallene før om et par uker, men allerede ved utgan- gen av september meldte landsstyret at det var registrert 10.000 nye medlem- mer av rundt 60.000 totalt. AUF hadde på samme tidspunkt fått ca. 3.000 nye medlemmer, et tall som nok vil være større ved årsskiftet. Høyre fikk 5.000 nye betalende medlemmer i 2011 og slo sin interne mål- setting med ett år. Venstre fikk i underkant av 1.000 nye medlemmer. Norwegian american weekly Online: blog.norway.com/category/news March 23, 2012 • 3 News Police apology “Maud” returns to Norway This week on Norway.com Norwegian police New Viking village discovered Norwegian group cleared to bring home Norwegian archeologists have discovered admit flaws in July 22 the foundations of at least 15 buildings, Roald Amundsen’s boat in 2013 from Canada an 80-meter long street and a harbor near emergency response Gokstadhaugen burial mound in . So far, the ground hasn’t even been broken into. The remains that could potentially be No r w a y Po s t part of an entire village have been located by using ground-penetrating radar and magnetometer. “This is a very exciting and The Norwegian police force and the Se- surprising find that shows there have been curity Police Service (PST) both admit that several buildings located close to the burial things need to be improved, in an evaluation mound Gokstadhaugen,” Professor Jan Bill of their efforts during the terror attacks on at the University of Oslo tells NRK. July 22nd. (Norway Post) “I apologize on behalf of the police that we were not able to catch the accused Oslo scores high on gender equality earlier,” Police Chief Øystein Mæland told In general, Oslo scores consistently higher Photo: Wikimedia Commons reporters at the press conference March 15, than the rest of Norway’s municipalities The wreck of Maud near Cambridge Bay in Canada’s Nunavut province. The Maud was built to sail where police presented their internal evalua- on Statistics Norway’s 12 indicators that through the Northwest Passage, but the expedition did not go as planned. It sank in 1930, and is set to measure gender equality. Norway has seen tion from July 22. return to Norway in 2013. The police have listed 54 points to im- a change towards more gender equality in many municipalities since 2008, but the prove on, and 33 points that reflect good el- St a f f Co m p i l a t i o n changes are small. Municipalities in eastern ements that are important to carry forward. Norwegian American Weekly and have on average higher The PST’s report is approximately 40 pages scores on the gender equality indicators long, and was presented March 16. It’s been nearly 100 years since the polar Named for Queen Maud of Norway, than municipalities in southern and western “It’s a difficult thing to know that lives expedition ship Maud set sail from Norway, the ship Maud was built in 1916 for Roald Norway. The pattern that has been prominent and the ship is slated to return in 2013. for the regional gender equality therefore See > Police, page 11 See > Maud, page 15 remains stable. Generally the indicators related to the ratio between women and men’s part-time work and men and women’s High criticism of gross income still have the lowest score Best on the cross-country trail levels, while the indicators related to one- Researchers optimize skier performance in the cold to five-year-olds in kindergarten and the asylum policy relationship between men and women’s employment have high score levels. Government split over the (Statistics Norway) return of child refugees Norway wealth fund loses $15 billion in 2011 Norway’s sovereign wealth fund lost $15 billion last year as European stock prices St a f f Co m p i l a t i o n Norwegian American Weekly fell over uncertain growth prospects amid the debt crisis, the country’s central bank said March 16. Investments made by the oil Several members of the Norwegian par- and gas rich country’s sovereign wealth fund liament demand that the Labor Party change suffered a 2.5 percent loss in 2011 worth their immigration policy to ensure that child NOK 86 billion ($15 billion). refugees born or raised in Norway will not (The Local) face forced deportation or split family rela- tions. Avalanche kills five foreign tourists Norway currently has 956 children who Five people were killed and one person was were born in Norway and staying in asylum found alive after an avalanche near Tromsø Photo: Stian Broch / Oslo 2011 centers. These kids may be deported because in northern Norway. A 3,000-foot wall of Kristin Størmer Steira in the women’s 30 km mass start at the World Championships in March 2011. their parents came to Norway illegally and snow came crashing down on Sormegaisa have been denied permanent residency. mountain. Four Swiss and one French Re s e a rc h Co u nc i l o f No r w a y “These children have not chosen their skier died in the avalanche. Avalanches own destiny. They are not to blame in this are common in the area – two Norwegian Cross-country skiing is Norway’s na- for optimal performance in sub-zero tem- situation. That’s where I think we, as political skiers were killed by an avalanche outside of tional pastime. Researchers there know a lot Tromsø in February. about how cross-country skiers should dress See > performance, page 5 See > asylum, page 7 (NRK) Enjoy Norway all year long. 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The fessional cross-country skiers alike – take event was a huge success for the Norwegian part in popular races with courses of 50 ki- team. lometers and more. An even greater number spend hour after hour skiing in the woods Textile and petroleum industries working and mountains purely in the name of recre- together ation. Common to all of them, whether com- Mr. Wiggen’s study is of special interest peting or relaxing, is the need for clothing for athletes, but also holds promise for the suited to the elements. petroleum industry as operations in the far The qualities of sportswear are espe- North increase. With this in mind, SINTEF cially important for competitive skiers. chose to cooperate with both the textile and The wrong choice of garb can slow an ath- petroleum industries on the project. lete down. New research shows that a skier Whether it concerns country-skiing or whose body temperature is lower than others work performance in sub-zero temperatures, can fall behind by 200 – 300 meters after 10 the considerations are the same. kilometers. This can easily spell the differ- “For competitive skiers, minor details ence between first place and an unimpres- can mean the difference between a success sive finish among the field. and a fiasco. In industry, it’s essential to know what is going on with workers out- Two to three percent decline doors and to adapt their clothing to actual “Temperature can have an immense im- conditions,” explains Mr. Wiggen. pact on performance. The decline in perfor- mance can equal from two to three per cent Photo by John Froschauer / Pacific Lutheran University of the distance otherwise covered over 20 NEW! Birkebeiner print Four-time Nobel Peace Prize nominee Steinar Bryn shares his experiences with the PLU community. minutes,” states Øystein Wiggen, doctoral 9.75x12” + generous border fellow at the independent research founda- Bergslien’s famous 1869 Norwegian painting of “Birchlegs” ski rescue tion, SINTEF. Ka t i e Sc a f f • full-color, fade-proof Pacific Lutheran University Mr. Wiggen has recently completed the • quality paper study “Optimal prestasjon i kulde” (Optimal • FREE shipping in performance in the cold – Norwegian only). sturdy mailing tube to US 48 states Dialogue involves movement, visibility, On Thursday, March 8, students, staff The study is part of the research proj- • $15 each, USD only; relationships, and understanding, according and faculty had the opportunity to see Bryn ect, ColdWear (Textiles and Clothing for im- VISA/MasterCard to Nobel Peace Prize nominee Steinar Bryn. at work in a screening of the award-winning proved safety, performance and comfort in Order from Bryn was at Pacific Lutheran University film “Reunion.” In the film, Bryn is shown the High North), which examines how low a NORWAY ART in Tacoma, Wash., from March 6 to 8 visiting leading a seminar for 10 Serbians and Alba- temperature humans can tolerate in different 1455 West Lake St, B-20 classrooms and talking to students about his nians in March 1999, just weeks before the contexts. The project was funded under the Minneapolis, MN 55408 work in peace building. war broke out, and then sitting down with Program for User-driven Research-based In- call 612.339.7829 or 612.871.2236, or “Dialogue is important because it’s nec- them 10 years later to discuss the war’s ef- novation (BIA) for the Research Council of email: [email protected] essary to develop a better understanding of fects and how things have changed. Norway. Why not order now for shipment to your home or business your enemy,” Bryn said. “With segregation it’s very hard to create and have this beautiful art waiting for you there?! Bryn is the lead architect of the Nans- a unified state. You can’t live like that,” Bryn en Dialogue Network (NDN). Through his said. “You must have communication.” leadership and dialogue facilitation, divided In the film, Bryn reminds the partici- societies throughout former Yugoslavia have pants that there is a difference in perception made progress towards reconciliation and re- and that they need to understand this in order Global Study integration, he said. to move forward. “People in conflict see two different re- “When they come to a seminar, there is At PLU, rigorous academics and a caring community alities, which is why communication is so movement in their perception of each other,” important,” Bryn said. “If one spent more Bryn said. “They make each other visible for ensures challenge and support for every student time on developing a better understanding all the other person and they develop a relation- kinds of mediation would run smoother.” ship.” Bryn and NDN’s 2012 Peace Prize Bryn also explained that his work in dia- Nomination is the fourth nomination he's re- logue has allowed him to gain a better under- ceived. standing of different groups of people. “The work we do does not get much me- “When you don’t meet people you don’t dia attention,” Bryn said. “To get nominated see their human face,” Bryn said. “Being in is then, ‘Yes, somebody is noticing.’” dialogue means becoming visible and allow- Bryn’s relationship with PLU began in ing other to become visible to you.” 2004 when he co-taught with Amanda Feller, Junior Erik Fahnestock was among the associate professor of communication, and students, staff and faculty who turned out for Edward Inch, former dean of the School of Bryn’s screening Thursday night. Arts and Communication. Since that time, “Conversations influence how people Bryn and Feller have taught together at PLU interact,” Fahnestock said. “We need to re- and at the Nansenskolen in Lillehammer, member what we say influences how we act Norway. “One motivation for me to visit tomorrow.” PLU is to inspire and motivate the Depart- ment of Communication to get more engaged in peace building,” said Bryn. PLU students visit Emei Mountain near Chengdu, China, as part of a semester abroad. The Scandinavian Hour Celebrating over 50 years on the air! CHALLENGE SUPPORT SUCCESS KKNW – 1150 AM Saturdays 9 – 10 a.m. PST PLU Streaming live on the internet at: Tacoma, Washington www.plu.edu 800-274-6758 www.1150kknw.com 6 • March 23, 2012 norwegian american weekly opinion An opinion column about current issues in Norway Join the conversation! On the EDGE Those who change the world By Siv Jensen, leader of the

I truly believe in the power of an in- responsible and independent by making ity. She gave people the opportunities and The guide dividual to change the world. Throughout them own their homes was a truly ideologi- confidence to climb the social ladder. May- While the Progress Party has yet to history such individuals have appeared and cal move. Her next step was to tackle the be her background played a part. She had govern Norway, we have still won many changed our societies for the better. Mar- distorted economic situation. The diagnosis climbed the ladder herself. political victories. In one area after another, garet Thatcher is such a person. And due to was clear and Thatcher’s remedy was de- Left behind was a Labor party so the Progress Party has shown the way and her convictions, her will-power and com- regulation, denationalization and privatiza- wounded and humiliated that they had to the other parties have followed, be it the mitment, she has managed to leave her foot tion. When Thatcher moved into Number 10 change their name and decided not to re- abolishment of monopolies in TV, radio and prints on our society. Downing Street, the highest bracket of the verse any of the Iron Lady’s reforms. Tony telephone services or deregulation of credit income tax was 98 percent! When she left Blair continued the path chosen by Thatch- markets, opening hours, property marked, The fall of socialism office, it was 40 percent. In 1979 29.5 mil- er, while Gordon Brown got lost. Now, the health care and the opening up for compe- The task Margaret Thatcher embarked lion working days were wasted on strikes. Labor party is struggling with Ed Miliband tition and user choice in schools, kinder- upon, and solved, led to impressive results. When she left office, the number was 1.9 thinking about the leader they never had. gartens, hospitals and more. We still have Over the last decades global trade has in- million. When Thatcher took over the na- a long way to go, but there is no doubt the creased, income on a world basis has in- tionalized British industry was weak and My meeting with Thatcher Progress Party has led the way. With this in creased by 50 percent and hundreds of suffered major deficits. When she handed in Next to Ronald Reagan, Margaret mind, let me conclude by quoting Margaret millions of people have been lifted out of the keys to Number 10, not even her oppo- Thatcher is my most important source of Thatcher; “You may have to fight a battle poverty. Thatcher’s politics contributed to nents in the Labor party wanted to reverse political inspiration. I had the great plea- more than once to win it.” the dismantlement of the biggest socialist her privatization of British industry. sure of meeting Lady Thatcher in 2010 experiment the world has seen; the Soviet when I spoke at a conference in London for Siv Jensen is the Leader of Union. To paraphrase a quote from another Social mobility conservatives and classical liberals from the Progress Party (Frem- political hero of mine, Ronald Reagan – The actions taken by Thatcher have all over the world. It is an encounter I will skrittspartiet) and also the She did it! She wasn’t just there. She made not been reversed by her successors. Her never forget and I carry it with me every parliamentary leader for the Progress Party’s group a difference. She made the world stronger. reforms were irreversible. But the biggest day as motivation. in the (Norwegian She made the world freer and handed it achievement was probably the inclusive- I believe Thatcher’s legacy must be Parliament). The classical back in a good condition. All in all, not bad. ness of her reforms. Those who accuse the brought forward. In Norway, we should all liberal (libertarian-conser- Not bad at all. political right of failing the poor should be inspired by her ideas and reforms. When vative) Progress Party is the second largest par- take a closer look at the reforms initiated I am in London I often meet Nigel Lawson, ty in Norway and the leading opposition party. A tough medicine by politicians such as Thatcher and Rea- the Chancellor of the Exchequer in the gov- Jensen has been elected member of the Storting One of her most important moves was re- gan. Both of them reached across the class ernment of Margaret Thatcher. I truly value since 1997, representing the district of Oslo. Ms. lated to the housing situation in the U.K. divide. Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, our conversations and exchange of experi- Jensen is member of the Standing Committee on Her move was simple yet brilliant. And it has even called Thatcher a freedom fighter ences. Foreign Affairs and Defense and member of the Enlarged Foreign Affairs Committee. was based on the market. To make people due to her ability to facilitate social mobil-

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< crash From page 1 The Swedish Accident Investigation Board is leading the investigation of the ac- way at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 15 for cident. Efforts to find the cause of the acci- a routine mission to Kiruna airfield to trans- dent is expected to take up to a year. port soldiers back to Evenes. The plane be- It has been speculated that the aircraft gan its descent at 2:45 p.m., and it vanished was in a tactical phase, which means that it from the radar at 2:57 p.m. when it was over is not flying on autopilot. “It is difficult to comment on what was the Mount Kebnekaise area in northern Swe- Photos courtesy of the Norwegian Armed Forces Media Center den. Extremely bad weather and demanding From left: Captain Steinar Utne, Lieutenant Colonel Truls Audun Ørpen, Captain Ståle Garberg, Cap- tactical and what was not tactical, since they terrain challenged search efforts to find the tain Siw Robertsen and Captain Bjørn Haug. were so close to a start of an approach. I am plane and survivors. not part of the exercise and do not have in- sight into this,” said Inspector General of the On March 17, police called off the exten- serving in the Royal Norwegian Air Force. • Captain Ståle Garberg (42) from sive search and rescue operations after it was Air Force Finn Kristian Hannestad. The crew was on the airforce’s most expe- Oslo At the time of press, the investigation confirmed that body parts had been found rienced with long service and many flying • Lieutenant Colonel Truls Audun among the wreckage. It appears the plane team was still searching for the black box, hours in this type of plane,” said Vice admi- Ørpen (46) from Oslo Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) and Flight crashed near the top of a mountain ridge be- ral Haakon Bruun-Hansen at the memorial • Captain Bjørn Yngvar Haug (40) tween two peaks of Mount Kebnekaise, and Data Recorder (FDR) to determine what oc- service on March 18. HM King Harald was from cured in the time leading up to the crash. the impact released a major avalanche, bury- present at the memorial service, along with • Captain Siw Robertsen (45) from ing part of the crash area. Parts of the wreck- Chief of Armed Forces Harald Sunde. Oslo age were found over a large area. For more information (in English), visit The five officers who died in the acci- • Captain Steinar Utne (35) from http://mil.no/Pages/default.aspx. “The accident is still a mystery to us. dent are: Oslo The C130J Hercules is the safest aircraft

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Managing Editor For those who enjoy a good old-fash- tested for several years, the reigning kumla I remember on one of my visits that I Christy Olsen Field [email protected] ioned Norsk meal in Chicago, Ill., the Nor- king Thomas Maxson, again managed to eat was on a coastal steamer, when a visiting Copy Editor and Subscriptions Manager wegian Lutheran Memorial Church, fondly seven kumla! (He used to eat eight, but is former Nazi officer stood up and proudly referred to as Minnekirken, is the place to cutting down!) proclaimed to the other travelers: “See over Kelsey Larson [email protected] be! The following Saturday, March 3, 15 there? That is where I was stationed during Assistant Layout Editor On Saturday, Feb. 24, the festhal was folks returned to Minnekirken for more kum- the German occupation.” He never under- Harry Svenkerud [email protected] full of kumla (Norwegian potato dumplings) la, but this time for cooking instructions un- stood that he should not have been proud. Advertising der the tutelage of Aslaug Bruli, Kris Cosen- (206) 441-3044 [email protected] tino, and Karena Dahl. After lots of peeling Sincerely, Contributing Editors and mess, it was a success, the results of Helga T. Swanson Bjarne Anthonsen Bonsall, Calif. which we were allowed to eat… just can’t Palm City, Fla. Melinda Bargreen Everett, Wash. get enough of this high-carb norsk treat! Carla Danziger McLean, Va. Gary G. Erickson Sunburg, Minn. Rasmus Falck oslo, Norway Sincerely, Marit Fosse Geneva, Switzerland Barbra Kronborg-Mogil Dear Editor, Judith Gabriel Vinje Burbank, Calif. Shelby Gilje seattle, Wash. Park Ridge, Ill. I read with great interest Martha Ekness’ Line Grundstad Hanke seattle, Wash. letter to the editor concerning the shortage Heidi Håvan Grosch , Norway Victoria Hofmo Brooklyn, N.Y. of graveyard space in Odda, Norway, in the Leslee Lane Hoyum Rockford, Minn. Feb. 17 issue. Else Hvistendahl New York, N.Y. Dear Editor, I can very much sympathize with her as Inger-Torill Kirkeby Miami, Fla. Thor A. Larsen Fishkill, N.Y. In regard to the Norwegians’ participa- I was born and raised in Odda, and both of Jerry Larson Zimmerman, Minn. tion in deporting Jews in World War II. my parents are buried there. Solveig M. Lee seattle, Wash. Richard Londgren Thousand Oaks, Calif. I was born in Flekkefjord, Norway and When I was home in 1995, I contacted Donald V. Mehus New York, N.Y. came to this country when I was three years the graveyard department concerning my Berit T. Mesarick Williamsburg, Va. David Moe Juneau, Alaska old. I have been back to Norway 20 times, parents’ gravesite, trying to prevent them Ken Nordan Batavia, Ill. but did not go over there during the Nazi oc- from obliterating the graves. With a NOK Bill Osmundsen New York, N.Y, cupation until afterwards. 263 (USD 45) fee, I obtained a so-called fes- Lisa Portelli Bradenton, Fla. John Erik Stacy seattle, Wash. Photo courtesy of Barbra Kronborg-Mogil I understood that the Norwegians helped tebrev (grave maintainance contract) for 15 Rolf Kristian Stang New York, N.Y. the Jews to flee to Sweden which was a neu- years. It has expired by now, but I hope to Kjell Olav Strømsli , Norway Kumla king Thomas Maxson ate seven Larrie Wanberg Grand Forks, N.D. kumla, the most of anyone at Minnekirken’s tral country for this reason. renew it, if it’s not too late. Beate Ørbeck oslo, Norway kumla dinner on Feb. 24. When I did go back after the Nazi oc- I hope they find a better solution to solve cupation, my relatives told us joyfully about the grave space problems. Promoting crema- CORRECTIONS: Norwegian American Weekly strives to make its news report fair and accurate. 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Photos: Rune Fossum and Leif J. Olestad / NSB Left: The Nordlandsbanen runs through the Polar Circle. Middle: The Dovrebanen runs between Trondheim and . Right: The Bergensbanen passes through some beautiful rural scenary.

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“Spring is a great time to travel by train the Bergen Railway one of “the ten most Jær Railway (Jærbanen) Railway (Dovrebanen) and look at Norway’s varied nature,” said beautiful railway routes in the world” in the Jærbanen is the railway line between The Dovre Railway is the railway line Øyvind Reisegg in an interview with Aften- Chicago Tribune in 2005. Stavanger and Egersund and is part of the between Trondheim and Eidsvoll in Dom- posten. Southern Railway. The route goes over the bås. The railway line runs along the salmon- Reisegg is a former editor of the Great Flåm Railway (Flåmsbanen) flat coastal landscape Jæren and visits the rich Gaula. Then it rises past the ski slopes Norwegian Encyclopaedia and author and This railway goes from the mountain cities of Stavanger, Sandnes, Bryne and in through Drivdalen. The train runs co-author of books on Norwegian railways station Myrdal on the Bergen Railway down Egersund. over where musk ox, myths and and railway stations. to Flåm station at the extremity of the Aur- On the 45 mile stretch you get the feel- magic reign, down to with “Should I pick one favorite, it would land Fjord. ing of and see the ocean its cultural treasures and detours to Jotun- be Railway. It is amazing and not so This exciting railway line draws a num- and the beautiful landscape in that area. heimen, Rondane and Peer Gynt. many know of it,” says Reisegg. ber of people each year from all over the For more information, visit nsb.no. The runs from Åndalsnes to world. On the brief, 12 mile long train ride Dombås. “First and foremost, it is the scen- you will experience some of the wildest and ery along the path that makes it so great. It most magnificent of Norwegian nature. Here rises from the spring in Åndalsnes the Roms- you can see rivers that cut through deep ra- A Piece of Norway in Canada dal Valley and past the (Trollveg- vines, waterfalls that plunge from the steep gen). Going over high bridges, through rural mountain slopes with snow-capped moun- landscapes and steep mountains to reach the tains and mountain farms clinging to steep winter-clad surroundings of before slopes. Dombås,” said Reisegg to Aftenposten. Flåm Railway is one of the world’s The railway in Norway consists of about steepest railway lines on normal gauge. 4087 km of standard gauge rail. Nearly 80 percent of the track runs at a 55 On the Norwegian railway network percent increase. It provides about a rise of 1 there are a total of 696 tunnels and around meter per 18 meters distance, and this makes 2760 bridges. it the world’s third steepest standard gauge Norway’s first railway is believed to be adhesion railway. the 1400-meter-long horse-railroad Dam- tjern Storflåtan in Krokskogen, which was Rauma Railway (Raumabanen) part of a longer chain for transporting timber Rauma Railway is one of the most beau- from Land and to Oslo. This railway tiful and wild stretches of railway in Norway. was opened in 1805 and probably closed in It starts at Dombås and ends 71 miles further 1849. west on the Åndalsnes . There are also some museum trains in The Rauma Line contains some of the Photo: D/ Gordon E. Robertson / Wikimedia Commons Norway. Among these are Krøderbanen, most famous tourist attractions. Trollstigen, Thamshavnbanen and Urskog-Hølands- Trollvegen (Troll Wall), Romsdalshorn and L’anse aux Meadows banen. These railways are often short, but the Rauma River are the best known. It is Newfoundland, Canada beautiful walks for those who are interested first and foremost the wild and beautiful in train history. They are mainly operated by nature that attracts people from all over the private companies. world. L’anse aux Meadows is an archaeological site and UNESCO World Heritage Site on the According to Aftenposten Travel, these northernmost tip of the island of Newfoundland in the province of Newfoundland and are the six railways in Norway you simply Northern Line (Nordlandsbanen) Labrador. Discovered in 1960, it is the only known site of a Norse or Viking village cannot miss. Connects Bodø and Trondheim, and on in Canada, and in North America outside of Greenland. Today, the site includes three the journey crosses the Arctic Circle! On this reconstructions of Norse buildings. (Bergansbanen) beautiful journey you will experience North- Share your favorite piece of Norway in america! 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Agnes Molvig Slander November 10, 1916 – March 11, 2012 In our clever effort to sin, the sin of spreading false rumors can we often overlook sins which can be never be forgotten, neither can obnox- Agnes (Bassa) Molvig, died March 11, Ludvig Molvig, who died in 1962. She is more damaging than many others put ious, impolite behavior. That’s the rea- 2012, in Brooklyn, N.Y. She was 95. survived by her sister, Inger Letting of Oslo, together. How about slandering or son why we cannot be too careful in Agnes was born Nov. 10, 1916, in Nor- Norway, and many nieces and nephews also spreading of false rumors about one’s our relationships with others. Yes, the way to Aksel Molvig and Elisabeth Hansen. in Norway. neighbor? Oh yes, the sin of slander- willingness and effort to forgive may Agnes studied nursing in Switzerland and Services were held at Clavin Funeral ing may be forgiven, in fact we are be there, but to forget is impossible. also at NYU after immigrating to the U.S. Home, Brooklyn, N.Y. and in Oslo on Satur- after World War II. In the U.S., she married day, March 17. commanded to do some in the Bible, Therefore the Bible says, “A man who but the sad fact is that the hurt and pain has been wronged is more difficult to may last for a lifetime. win than a fortified city” (Proverbs A man asked his neighbor’s for- 18:19). If there is a real repentance and Kristoffer Frimann Paulson giveness for spreading false rumors forgiveness present, it is possible to Died March 3, 2012 about him. The neighbor said, “Yes, I bring healing, but unfortunately, that’s forgive you, but you will hardly be able seldom the case. But remember, if we Kristoffer Frimann family he had a close relationship from to mend the damage you have done.” are the offended party, the Bible tells Paulson, age 77, of childhood to the present. He became one the Then he picked up a bag of small us not to carry around bitterness and North Vancouver, world’s top authorities on Rölvaag and his feathers, opened the window and emp- thoughts of revenge. James says, “The B.C., Canada, and immigrant writings. At the time of his death, tied the bag out into the wind. “There, tongue is a fire, a world of evil among recently of South St. he was still hoping to pursue theories he had go now and pick up every feather the the parts of the body” (James 3). Let’s Paul, Minn., passed developed in this field. An active storyteller wind has blown in every direction.” watch our tongues! away March 3, 2012. in the Canadian storytelling society, Kris Psychologically, it’s a fact that He was preceded published his own stories – “Scandinavian in death by his parents, Arthur and Esther Folk Tales and Fish Stories,” illustrated by Paulson of St. Olaf College and Northfield, his son, Kai. Kris’ intellectual curiosity led Minn., and his wife, Susan Coultrip Paul- him to appreciate fullness in life. He greatly Enter our drawing for the son. He is survived by sons, Kristoffer Rolf enjoyed theater and film, opera, the St. Olaf and Kai Cedric Rieber of North Vancouver, Choir, Grieg, and the recent discovery of B.C. Also surviving are his brother and sis- Shostokovich. But nothing was more fun Ibsen Festival ter-in-law, J. Rieber and Ginny Paulson of than watching a fine football game with a April 13 – 15 • Lanesboro, Minn. Northfield, Minn.; cousin, Dr. John Tendall close friend. and family of Grass Valley, Calif.; his de- He fought his health challenges to the voted partner and soulmate, Meredith (Dee end – push and rest, push and rest. He loved Dee) Wilson; nieces, nephews, grandnieces, animals and there was always the family Enter the Norwegian American Weekly grand-nephews, cousins and many special, dog – companion and hunter – and then in drawing for your chance to win tickets old friends. his later life, he learned the joy of a feline in to the highly acclaimed Ibsen Festival! Kristoffer received his B.A. in English his home. Kristoffer had another great pas- Send an email to [email protected] from St. Olaf College, served in the U.S. sion – the North Woods and the full life it en- with subject line “Ibsen Festival” and Army, following which he continued his compassed. He loved hunting and fishing in we will enter you in the drawing! Win- studies and received his M.A. from the Uni- the great northwest in British Columbia but Learn more about the Ibsen Festival ners will be chosen at random on April at www.ibsenfest.org versity of Minnesota, and his Ph.D. from the it was the family cabin near Marcell, Minn., 1. One entry per email address. University of California Davis. He taught at dearest to his heart. This was where he spent Win free tickets! or call (800) 657-7025 Augsburg College, was a Fulbright scholar nearly every summer since childhood. East in Norway, studied at Cambridge University, Smith Lake and Smith Lake. Fishing was England, was visiting professor at the Uni- the religion; “trolling” the woods’ roads for versity of Oslo, and taught English, Ameri- grouse and the fields for geese were part of Are your fi nancial strategies ready for 2012? can and Canadian literature at Simon Fraser life’s joys for Kris. And with his brother, he Put the strength and stability of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans to work for you with University, Burnaby, B.C., from which he helped as he could to reforest the white pine an annual review—it takes less than an hour. retired after 32 years. He followed this with on their land. “The woods are lovely, dark, Schedule a review to: additional years at Western Washington Uni- and deep...” and he had promises to keep. Maximize retirement contributions Consolidate IRAs and 401(k)s. versity in Bellingham, Wash. Kristoffer also A memorial service was held March 8 and review goals. Review protection coverage. taught at St. Olaf College and the University at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Northfield, Review estate strategy needs and Establish an emergency savings fund. of British Columbia. Minnesota. Memorials preferred to the Uni- update beneficiaries. Author and coauthor of numerous writ- versity of Oslo International Summer School Contact your financial representative and get started today! ings, Kristoffer was passionate in studying c/o St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minn., or the works of Ole Edvart Rölvaag with whose donor’s choice.

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California nie Lodge is having their annual smørgås- Norway Day Festival bord fundraiser at the Washoe County Se- May 5 – 6 nior Center. Join us at 5 p.m. for a family San Francisco, Calif. fun evening of music, dance, raffles and Thousands of Norwegians, Norwegian- a smørgåsbord of delicious Norwegian Americans and non-Norwegian visitors dishes, all for just $20. Children under 12 from and around the Bay Area visit the $6. Please call Heidi at (775) 233-0174 for Norway Day Festival at Fort Mason Cen- tickets. ter every May, and we invite you to join us! Interested in volunteering? Email vol- Virginia [email protected]. For details about Hampton Roads’ 40th anniversary gala the event, visit www.norwayday.org. March 31 Virginia Beach, Va. Maine Sons of Norway Hampton Roads Lodge Fjord lecture by Dyk Eusden #3-522 is celebrating their 40th anniver- April 12 sary! Join us March 31 at 6 p.m. at the Falmouth, Maine Holiday Inn Hotel & Conference Center, On Thursday, April 12 from 6:30 – 9 p.m., 5655 Greenwich Road, Virginia Beach, Dyk Eusden, Bates College professor of VA 23562. In addition to this event we geology, will speak to Maine Nordmenn will be celebrating the 50th celebration of about origins of fjords, tectonic formations the Norwegian Lady. The ceremony will of mountains, and other aspects of geol- take place on the boardwalk at 1 p.m. For ogy during his experiences guiding Gar- details, call (757) 490-3030 or email nor- Photos courtesy of Marit Larsen and the Royal Norwegian Embassy rison Keillor’s Cruise to Norway and the [email protected]. Marit Larsen (left) was one of eight Norwegian acts performing at the South By Southwest (SXSW) St. Lawrence Seaway. All are welcome to music festival in Austin, Texas. attend at Emmaus Lutheran Church, 465 Washington Middle Rd, Falmouth, ME 04105. For Ung Symfoni tour of Washington Ro y a l No r w e g i a n Em b a ss y more information, contact Mary Johnson, March 30 – April 6 Washington, D.C. 207-428-3640, [email protected] Various locations The Ung Symfoni from Bergen, Norway, Minnesota is pleased to present their western Wash- The annual music, film and interac- The eight Norwegian bands and artists 15th Annual Ibsen Festival ington tour: March 30 at 12 p.m. at the tive festival South By Southwest Festival performing at SXSW this year were: Lummi Community Building in Belling- April 13 – 15 (SXSW) kicked off March 9 in Austin, Tex- ham; March 30 at 7:30 p.m. at Ferndale Lanesboro, Minn. as. The music section of the festival starts on Audrey Horne (audreyhornemusic.com) Committed to annually producing the High School in Ferndale; April 2 at 7:30 p.m. at Western Washington University in March 13 and a total of 8 Norwegian bands Bloody Beach (bloodybeach.no) works of Henrik Ibsen, we celebrate the and artists will be showcasing this year. Marit Larsen (maritlarsen.com) Father of Modern Drama with a weekend Bellingham; April 3 at 12 p.m. at Pacific SXSW is arguably the most important Philco Fiction (philcofiction.com) of Scandinavian theater, art, and music. All Lutheran University in Tacoma; April 3 at music event for Norwegian artists trying to Razika (myspace.com/razika) details are available at www.ibsenfest.org, 7:30 p.m. at Grieg Hall in Poulsbo; April establish themselves in the American market. Shining (www.shining.no) or by calling (800) 657-7025. 4 at 7:30 p.m. at Kentwood High School in Kent; April 5 at 7:30 p.m. at Roosevelt The competition for attention however, is Spirits of the Dead (myspace.com/spirit- 39th Annual Nordic Brunch High School in Seattle; April 6 at 7 p.m. at fierce. The festival attracts more than 13,000 softhedeadmusic) April 21 Shoreline Conference Center in Shoreline. music industry representatives and 45,000 Team Me (teamme.no) Edina, Minn. Free admission to all concerts! For ques- attendants in total, watching more than 2,000 The Twin Cities Friends of Vesterheim tions, contact Joanne at jadonnellan@com- musical acts at more than 90 different stages Two of the bands, Shining and Audrey Nordic Brunch is the largest celebration of cast.net or (360) 384-1394. during the six days of the music section. Horne from Indie Recordings, will perform Norwegian heritage in the Twin Cities. Join On Friday, March 15, Filter Music Mag- as part of a Metal Hammer UK showcase, us April 21 at the Interlachen Country Club Norway Day 2012 azine and the Øya Festival arranged a Nor- which is supported by Music Export Nor- (6200 Interlack Blvd. in Edina) at 9:30 April 21 wegian event, showcasing Norwegian bands way. a.m. This year’s event features the works Olympia, Wash. and artists. The performing artists were Phil- As well as the Norwegian artists, Nor- of some of the premiere Norwegian Ameri- There’s more to Norway than lutefisk and co Fiction, Team Me and Razika with a free way’s most famous production duo, Stargate, can artisans, some of whom will be there to lefse! Join us for the 6th Annual Norway event with a BBQ at the Cedar Street Court- were also on stage as guests at the SXSW In- Day at the Thurston Co. Fairgrounds Expo demonstrate their crafts such as weaving, yard. The event was arranged in cooperation terview, hosted at the Austin Convention Center. Enjoy our Nordic Cafe features ek- jewelry making, woodcarving and rosema- with Music Export Norway, the Royal Nor- Center on Saturday, March 17. Stargate has ling. Call (563) 382-9681 for details. tenorsk food, Scandinavian entertainment, first class vendors, delictable bake sale wegian Embassy in Washington, D.C. and worked with international superstars such as the Royal Norwegian Consulate General in R i h a n n a , Adult weekend at Skogfjorden goodies, Vikings and Fjord horses. Admis- Houston, Texas. April 26 –29 sion is a mere $3! Call (360) 923-1242 or Bemidji, Minn. email [email protected]. program tailored Wisconsin < Dance to the needs and preferences of adults at From page 1 the U.S. This resulted in the participation Skogfjorden! Authentic menus with lan- Beginning Genealogy Seminar of groups in Vancouver, B.C., Washington, April 21 guage instruction catered specifically to feed from Norway via FjellTV of a Røros- D.C., and New Jersey / New York joining in participants’ abilities. Great opportunity to Hudson, Wis. martnan 2012 dance event featuring the on the three-hour live webcast. meet new people, laugh and have fun! For The Tronderlag of America is sponsor- well-known group Dalakopa. The group had The Chicago event was held in the beau- details, call (800) 450-2214, email clv@ ing a “Beginning Genealogy” seminar on previously performed at Scandinavian Day, tiful Heritage Room at Norwood Crossing cord.edu and www.concordialanguagevil- April 21, 1 – 4 p.m. at the Hudson Hourse with 57 people in attendance. The program lages.org. Grand Hotel, 1616 Crest View Drive, Hud- 1990. Carlson had arranged for that visit and son, WI. The seminar will be conducted had kept in contact with Dalakopa over the began at 6 p.m. and finished at 9 p.m. Dur- Nevada by the Tronderlag genealogist. The cost of years. He suggested that a webcast would be ing the Dalakopa breaks, Spelmannslag per- a great idea, and when Dalakopa announced formed so that there was continuous music Daughters of Norway Smørgåsbord the seminar is $15 and includes a one-year they would be performing for the late night and dancing. There was scarcely a time that April 21 membership in the Tronderlag. Advanced the dance floor was empty! Reno, Nev. registration can be completed by sending crowd in Røros as part of Rørosmatnan 2012, Carlson was able to use Skype to feed Come all you Norskies, Swedes, Danes and an email to [email protected]. The Bruce presented the idea to Leikarringen and the Spelmanlags’s performance back to the Finns! The Daughters of Norway Sonja He- fee will be collected at the door. Spelmannslag, both of whom embraced the idea enthusiastically. folks in Røros and to show how much we were enjoying the evening. The success of Send your event to [email protected] or call (206) 784-4617 Tim Eischen of Spelmannslag con- tacted as many Norwegian dance groups this memorable event has inspired plans to to be added to the Norway.com online calendar and the Weekly! and Spelmannslag groups as possible across do the same next year! Event listings are free, but space is limited. Please contact us at least one month prior to event. norwegian american weekly M Online: blog.norway.com/category/norway-in-the-us march 23, 2012 • 13 In your neighborhood Who will wear the Miss Norway crown? 16 contestants vie for the title of Miss Norway of Greater New York 2012 in Brooklyn, N.Y.

Photos courtesy of The Norwegian Immigration Association, Inc. Top row, from left: Ashly Andreassen, Amanda Berntsen, Katie Blaine, Mia Carroll, Eryka Eikeseth, Brooke Ferenczy, Taylor Filippini and Lindsay Hansen. Bottom row, from left: Britt Henricksen, Kiersten Lauen, Erika Lawson, Brandi Lindoe, Brooke Michaels, Freia Titland, Kristen Ward and Camilla White.

Ro y Jo r g e ns e n Hopewell Junction, N.Y.

It is still technically winter according raffle prizes are on hand, judges and master Lindsay Hansen Staten Island, N.Y. grown to include Junior Cadets. These are to the calendar but New Yorkers have been of ceremony have been selected and several Britt Henricksen Succasunna, N.J. children ages 5 – 10 who will be in the 17th a bit confused by the mild, almost snowless other details are in the mill to be completed Kiersten Lauen Congers, N.Y. May Parade carried on a special float. winter we have had so far. Crocus and snow- by the contest date. Erika Lawson Kings Point, N.Y. We are looking forward to a continued drops have been blooming in Brooklyn, and Most importantly, the contestants have Brandi Lindoe Holbrook, N.Y. fine spring but one never knows. Both here daffodils are blooming in Fishkill. applied and there are 16 lovely Norwegian- Brooke Michaels Saugerties, N.Y. and in Oslo, we have attended Syttende Mai However, the Miss Norway Contest American young women on the roster for Freia Titland Nanuet, N.Y. in rain and in glorious sun under the lilac Committee has been on the job getting March 31. This year’s contestants are: Kristen Ward Brooklyn, N.Y. trees on Karl Johansgate. Let us hope for a things ready regardless of the weather for Camilla White New York, N.Y. glorious day along Third Avenue in Brook- this year’s contest to be held March 31 at the Ashly Andreassen Brooklyn, N.Y. lyn for the parade. Norwegian Christian Home and Health Cen- Amanda Berntsen Chatham, N.J. The Miss Norway contest is currently ter in Brooklyn. The very able committee has Katie Blaine Congers, N.Y. sponsored by The Norwegian Immigration For more information about the 57th been working hard under the leadership of Mia Carroll Nesconset, N.Y. Association, Inc. which took over the project annual Miss Norway of Greater New York the co-chairs Arlene Rutuelo and Lynn An- Eryka Eikeseth Staten Island, N.Y. from the 17th May Committee several years contest and The Norwegian Immigration As- derson. The venue, luncheon and publicity Brooke Ferenczy Lebanon, N.J. ago. During that time Andrine Swensen start- sociation, Inc., visit www.niahistory.org. are in place, prizes for the contestants and Taylor Filippini Lebanon, N.J. ed the Little Miss Norway Pageant which has

< Festival of technology, design, ecology, and world di- Norwegian- From page 1 plomacy. We have come to realize that this Always the owned festival is an excellent opportunity for non- best possible since 1963 attract over 5,000 visitors to learn about and Norwegians to learn more about this won- prices! celebrate Norway’s past, present and bright derful country, which is quickly becoming a AIR – SEA – LAND SPECIALISTS future. major player in the world’s view. The Norway Day Festival in San Fran- Our hope is that when an attendee leaves Contact us for all your travel needs, domestic and worldwide cisco is the largest Norwegian-centric festi- the festival, they want to visit Norway, invest val in the country and has a very important in Norway’s economy, and share their new- 7906 Fifth Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209 purpose. Our vision is to promote and main- found knowledge with friends and family. Tel: (718) 748-7400 • Fax: (718) 238-3604 • [email protected] tain a close, mutually satisfactory relation- The Norway Day Festival is a very fam- ship between Norway, her visitors and de- ily-friendly festival with live on-stage enter- scendants. This applies in many areas, but tainment, fashion shows, cooking demon- Subscribe to the Norwegian American Weekly! especially culture, tourism, industry, and strations, vendors selling Norwegian crafts, technology. clothing, authentic food and drink, art, and The Norwegian-American and native much more! There are plenty of activities Norwegian community currently living on for kids as well, including sing-alongs, a the west coast look to the festival as a way to bounce house, crafts, dancing, storytelling, reconnect with their roots, celebrate their be- and games. loved culture, and perhaps even get inspired Additionally, the 2012 festival will fea- to visit Norway! Whether it’s something ture Christoffer Svæ, Olympic silver medal- they’ve heard talk about from their Norwe- ist and current European Champion in the gian ancestors, or something they are seek- winter sport of curling, will be on hand for ing out to help cure a little homesickness, the curling demonstrations, autographs, and of music, language, food and other offerings at course, will be wearing his famous red, white the festival remind them of what makes them and blue argyle pants, furnished by the Bay proud of their culture and their country. Area company Loudmouth Golf. Along with their emotional ties to “Old In an “Antiques Roadshow” style event, Norge,” today’s Norwegians are equally anx- Laurann Gilbertson, Chief Curator at Vester- ious to promote the modern Norway, and the heim Norwegian-American Museum in advances that have been made in the areas See > Festival, page 15 14 • March 23, 2012 Online: blog.norway.com/category/norwegian-americans norwegian american weekly Norwegian heritage Norwegian Language Corner Jell-O changed everything The boys from Vangen: Blurring the line between dessert and

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 Norwegian/English 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!

AV STED PÅ SYKKELTUR AWAY ON A BIKE TOUR Endelig har alt laga seg: «Vangsgutane» Finally, everything is in place: The Van- har fått sykler, pengelens er de just ikke hel- gen boys have bikes. They aren’t exactly pen- ler, og de har fått lov til å dra på ferietur. Men niless, either, and they have gotten permis- hvor skal de legge vegen? De går til skolen sion to go on a vacation. But where should og spør læreren om råd. Han peker ut ei fin they go? They go to the school and ask the rute som de kan ta. «Vil du vere med oss, teacher for advice. He points out a fine route kanskje?» spør Kåre. Læreren svarer at det that they can take. “Would you like to come nok kunne være moro, men akkurat nå kan with us, perhaps?” asks Kåre. The teacher an- han dessverre ikke. swers that that would be fun, but right now he Det er mange ting å ordne med når en can’t, unfortunately. skal ut på langtur. For det første må en ha et There are many things to put in order godt telt, men det må ikke være for dyrt. Stei- when one is going out on a long tour. The first nar og Kåre går på bua. De kjøper både telt thing is that one needs a good tent, but it can’t og annet som de har bruk for. Handelsmannen be too expensive. Steinar and Kåre go the Er i c Dr e g n i lurer på hvor langt de har tenkt seg. «Heilt til store. They buy both a tent and other things Author of “Vikings in the Attic: In Search of Kvanne og enda lenger!» svarer Kåre. they need. The storekeeper wonders how far Nordic America” Tidlig en morgen drar de av sted. Sigrid they are thinking of going. “All the way to Vangen står på dørhella og ønsker dem god Kvanne and even farther!” answers Kåre. tur. Hun ber dem være særskilt varsomme når Early one morning they take off. Sigrid What is salad? Norwegians have a long fresh fruit and maybe colored marshmallows de møter biler. «Og så må de skrive heim!» Vangen stands on the doorstep and wishes tradition of with potatoes, cucumbers, for some pizzazz. A dollop of fresh whipped sier hun. «Du kan være sikker!» svarer de, them a good trip. She asks them to be espe- beets, and maybe green beans, apples and cream on top was soon replaced with Cool og så svinger de seg på syklene og tar vegen cially careful when they meet cars. “And you walnuts with fresh dill or chives chopped Whip when introduced in 1967, containing ned mot bygda. have to write home!” she says. “You can be on top. Small slices of herring, anchovies, less than 2 percent of milk product and most- sure of that!” they answer, and swing onto or salmon made this a complete, refreshing ly water, corn syrup, and vegetable oil. their bicycles and take the road to the vil- meal in the heat of the summer. 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Put remaining whipped cream mixture For the full list of organizations, For a listing of all consulates, wants to wait until after the meal for “des- visit noram.norway.com/organizations visit noram.norway.com/organizations sert”? Typically, cooks added canned or See > Jello, page 15 norwegian american weekly M Online: blog.norway.com/category/sports march 23, 2012 • 15 sports < Maud From page 3 The organization Maud Returns Home wants to raise the Maud with balloons, drag Amundsen’s second expedition to the Arctic. the hulk to a barge and tow it from Nunavut It was intended to voyage through the North- back to Norway – a journey of over 4,300 west Passage, but the expedition did not go miles. as planned and took six years from 1918 to Although it has become part of the sea- 1924. The Maud ended up in Nome, Alas- scape in Cambridge Bay in Nunavut, some ka, and was sold in 1925 by Amundsen’s residents of the tiny hamlet celebrated the creditors in Seattle, Wash. The Hudson’s news of her eventual departure. Others, Bay Company purchased the ship to use as however, had signed a petition declaring the a supply vessel for the company’s outpost wreck to be a Canadian archeological site in Canada’s western Arctic, and renamed it that should not be moved. the Baymaud. The ship was frozen in the ice Former mayor Syd Glawson said he in Cambridge Bay in Nunavut in 1926, and wonders why the Norwegians didn’t come to the rescue of the ship 80 years ago. Photo: SkiTrax.com sank in 1930. “They have good intentions,” he said in Second place finisher for the women’s race Stephanie Santer of Italy with the Birkebeiner reenactors. In 1990, the ship was sold by the Hud- son’s Bay Company to with the expec- a telephone interview. “But my belief – and tation it would return to Norway. Though the I really believe this – is that when they try to < Aukland move it, it’s going to fall apart and all they’re From page 1 a good cruising speed, I took back a lot of Cultural Properties Export permit was issued, time,” she said. the cost appeared to be prohibitively high at going to get is a pile of garbage. My concern Stephanie Santer of Italy was second, NOK 230 million (USD 43.2 million). is that when they discover this, they will just race in Lillehammer. while Jenny Hansson was number three. In 2011, investors at Tandberg Eien- pack their bags and move on and leave ev- “I had no idea that there was a record. dom AS launched the project Maud Returns erything where it is and leave the mess for I thought there was too much suction on the About the race Home to bring the ship back to Norway and Cambridge Bay.” trail, but it was fun it was record time,” said a In the Middle Ages, there was a civil war in build a museum in Vollen. However, the Ca- For more information, visit www.mau- delighted Aukland to NRK after the race. Norway for the throne. One faction was the birke- nadian government denied the group an ex- dreturnshome.no. His time was measured as 2:21:26.2. beiners. They were often in such dire need that port permit in December 2011, saying that Thus, he smashed the old record set by Stan- they had nothing but the bark of the birch-trees as they lacked “a full archeological survey.” islav Rezac by nearly three minutes. Auk- foot-wear. The word birkebeiner (birch-leg) has NEW! Birkebeiner print On March 16, the Canadian Cultural land is a six-time World Cup winner, and come to mean a man strong in adversity. 9.75x12” + generous border Property Export Review Board reversed the also won an Olympic gold medal in the relay The birkebeiners had gained ascendancy Bergslien’s famous 1869 Norwegian painting of “Birchlegs” ski rescue decision, citing that though the Maud is of in 2002. over great parts of the country, but the rival fac- • full-color, fade-proof tion, the baglers, prevailed in . outstanding significance to Canada, moving Right behind the Norwegian followed • quality paper After the birkebeiner chieftain Haakon died in the ship to Norway would not diminish the • FREE shipping in Roger Aa Djupvik and Espen Harald Bjerke, 1204, the baglers saw a dangerous rival pretender national heritage of the ship. sturdy mailing tube to making it a Norwegian sweep. Swedish skier US 48 states in his son Haakon Haakonsson, who was born a “That is great news for us, and we can Anders Södergren, who won best foreign na- • $15 each, USD only; few weeks after his father’s death. His life was at now go ahead making plans and prepare our- VISA/MasterCard tional with his fourth place, dominated the stake, and the birkebeiners wanted to bring him to self for the great challenge to finally bring slopes in the first half of the course. After safety in Trondheim. On Christmas Day in 1205 Order from Maud home,” said Jan Wanggaard, manager just under two hours of the race, Aukland ad- the party came to a farm at Lillehammer. They NORWAY ART of Maud Returns Home. “It’s a great respon- 1455 West Lake St, B-20 vanced and the competitors failed to follow. found it too risky to follow the route up the Gud- sibility we now take on and we will work Minneapolis, MN 55408 This enabled the veteran to sprint over the brandsdal valley, so they cut across the mountains to Østerdalen. Due to bad weather and difficult hard to make this project something every- call 612.339.7829 or 612.871.2236, or finish line in lonely majesty. snow conditions the two best skiers had to travel one can be proud of at the end of the day, email: [email protected] In the women’s class there was never any ahead with the two-year-old prince. both in Canada and Norway.” Why not order now for shipment to your home or business doubt that Seraina Boner from Switzerland Behind this saga lies a deed of valor and and have this beautiful art waiting for you there?! would take the victory. She came through the strength. 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