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Vol. 121, No. 11 March 19, 2010 7301 Fifth Avenue NE Suite A, Seattle, WA 98115 Tel (800) 305-0217 • www.norway.com $1.50 per copy Online News Dateline Oslo Budget conference leaves questions Conoco to invest up to $12 The government budget billion developing conference that took Norway’s offshore fields place March 14 to 16 ConocoPhillips (COP) has leaves some wondering presented plans to the Nor- whether the promise wegian government to further of an extra billion for develop the North Sea Ekofisk National Transport will South and Eldfisk offshore fields with an estimated in- be honored vestment of up to $12.2 bil- lion. The plans were submitted to the Norwegian Oil Ministry Co m p i l a t i o n and posted on Conoco’s Nor- Norwegian American Weekly Staff wegian Web site on March 12, signal that the oil giant is still planning to boost investment Norway’s Prime Minister Jens in projects that can increase its Stoltenberg addressed the ministers oil production, which is seen in his cabinet and pledged to curb by analysts as more profitable the use of oil revenue in the 2011 than natural gas output. budget to ensure interest rates (Wall Street Journal) in the world’s sixth-largest oil exporter stay low as the economy People hoarding water in emerges from recession. Photo: Office of the Prime Minister dry Bergen The 2011 budget should The government budget conference was at Thorbjørnrud hotel on Jevnaker in Oppland from March 14 to 16. It’s a tradition for the members of government to have a casual group photo taken before the conference. Bergen has had its driest win- CONTINUES PAGE 6 ter since 1879 which has left the city low on drinking water. Understanding Norwegian Hollmenkollen golden The municipality has been fetching water from Stora- for Norway vatnet for several weeks and social policy through sports though the water has tested Dr. Eivind Asrum Skille of Hedmark University Bjørgen continues negative for E-coli and heavy College speaks about Norway’s social policy metals, it must still be boiled her winning streak before consumption. Some and sports in Tacoma, Wash. people are concerned about Fa s t e r Sk i e r the quality of the tap water and have been hoarding bottled Norway’s Marit Bjørgen water from the grocery store. completed a dream weekend at (Aftenposten) the new Holmenkollen site for the home nation as she won sprint gold What’s inside? at the World Cup in Oslo on the final day of competition. News 2-3 Norway’s “Queen of the Winter Games,” who won the Business 4 Photo: Fischer-Ski-News Sports 5 CONTINUES PAGE 5 Op-Ed 6-7 Role model for gender equality Taste of Norway 8 Photo: Karli Taubeneck Norwegian gender Dr. Eivind Asrum Skille is Associate Professor in the Faculty of Health and Sports Travels to Norway 9 at Hedmark University College in Elverum, Norway. He presented at Pacific equality policies in Lutheran University’s “Understanding the World through Sports and Recreation” focus at the United Roots & Connections 10 symposium. Nations in New York Faith & Religion 11 Ca r l Fi e l d “Understanding the World Through Arts & Entertainment 12 Seattle, Wash. Sports and Recreation,” and No r w a y - Mi s s i o n t o t h e U.N. In Your Neighborhood 13 featured sessions from scholars, On March 5, Dr. Eivind Asrum authors, business leaders, and Norway attracted attention Norwegian Heritage 14 Skille spoke on “The Norwegian hands on practitioners, including as the Commission on the Status Research & Education Sport System—Potentials and the keynote speaker U.S. Olympic of Women (CSW) began its 54th 15 Limitations for Social Policy” gold medalist Joey Cheek. session in New York last week. The at the 2010 Wang Center Dr. Skille, who is an associate Photo: Norway/ U.N. Flickr Minister for Children, Equality Audun Lysbakken, Minister for International Symposium at Pacific professor in the Faculty of Health $1 = NOK 5.87 and Social Inclusion, Mr. Audun Children, Equality and Inclusion, at the Lutheran University in Tacoma, and Sports at Hedmark University Lysbakken, was the only male updated 3/15/10 “Equal Rights, Equal Opportunities: Wash. The symposium theme was CONTINUES PAGE 15 CONTINUES PAGE 15 Progress for All” event NtB 2 No r g e - uK e N s o m g i K K Nyheter på Nettet «Det blir godt med pæ’æng til gode formål også neste år» Stormen «Ask» kan Studentene svikter Arbeiderpartiet Det blir ingen store kutt i statsbudsjettet for 2011, varslet blåse bilen din av veien Arbeiderpartiet er et stadig mindre pop- ulært partivalg blant studentene. Det kom- fi nansminister Sigbjørn Johnsen på 13. mars. Han er blitt mer fram i en meningsmåling Sentio har beskyldt for å overspille hvor magert budsjettet blir gjort for Universitas. Oppslutningen om - Dette er en grov forskjellsbehandling og helt partiet har falt fra 32 prosent i mai i fjor til aF t e N p o s t e N mange forventer, sier Foss. uforståelig, sier Lars Haltbrekken, leder i Norg- 25,6 prosent i mars. Professor i sammen- Årsaken er at Regjeringen på en rekke lignende politikk, Frank Aarebrot forklarer Helt siden i fjor høst har fi nansminis- punkter den siste tiden har fått gode nyheter es Naturvernforbund til Dagbladet. partiets sviktende popularitet med man- teren og statsministeren stadig gjentatt at i fanget: glende studentsatsing. - Arbeiderpartiet kan nasjonen og utgiftskåte politikere har magre • «Oljefondet» vokser raskere enn forven- - Vi har et prinsipp om at de som forurenser og ikke snakke om hvor viktig utdanning er, budsjettår i vente. Da Regjeringens budsjett- tet. Bare i løpet av 2009 fi kk Regjerin- slipper ut C02 skal betale. Men her er vi i en og så nedprioritere det. Det fungerer ikke i konferanse begynte på Thorbjørnrud i går, gen ca. 8 milliarder ekstra å rutte med situasjon hvor det er gratis å forurense så lenge lengden. Det er denne motsetningen partiet var det duket for nok en voksenopplæring i som følge av økt avkastning på oljefon- får i trynet nå, sier han. De øvrige partienes behovet for moderasjon. det og høyere oljepris. man benytter seg av gass, forklarer han. oppslutning i målingen, gjort blant 965 nor- – Det blir godt med pæ’æng til gode • Utbyttene fra statsselskapene vil øke ske studenter er: Frp 11,5 (opp 1,0), KrF 5,1 formål også neste år. Det skjer ingen drama- i 2011. De falt i 2010 med over 6 mil- I Soria Moria 1 bestemte den rødgrønne prosent (ned 1,1), Sp 5,9 (opp 1,0), Venstre tisk omlegging med budsjettet for 2011, sier liarder i kjølvannet av fi nanskrisen, men regjeringen at det skulle legges en avgift på 8,1 (ned 0,3) og Rødt 4,5 (ned 0,1). Johnsen. forventes å vende tilbake til normalen i bruk av gass som oppvarming. (NTB) Statsminister Jens Stoltenberg sa det slik 2011. i går: • Skatteinntektene vil ta seg opp når Foto: Olav Olsen Fem år etter er det fortsatt ingen avgifter for Mann til Ullevål etter knivstikking – Vi må redusere oljepengebruken for å økonomien vokser. Ap-minister Sigbjørn Johnsen snakket med trygge arbeidsplasser i industrien og holde • Sysselsettingen forventes å stige i 2011, En mann i 40-årene er sendt til Ullevål sine regjeringskolleger om å være moderate i bruk av gass til verken oppvarming, eller til renten lav. ifølge nye anslag som Regjeringen pre- Uiversitetssykehus etter at han ble stukket 2011-budsjettet. transport. Men Statistisk sentralbyrå (SSB), fl ere senterte i går. Det er tidligere enn for- med kniv i en leilighet i Fagerheimgata i ledende økonomer og tidligere fi nansminis- ventet. Det var forbundsleder Per Madsen i Norsk nærheten av Torshov i Oslo natt til 15. ter Per-Kristian Foss tegner nå et mer posi- Kan unngå det verste. Listen over «gode Lastebileier Forbund helt enig i. - Dette oppmuntrer til økt bruk av gass. Og økt mars. Politiet fi kk melding om episoden via tivt bilde av utviklingen i norsk økonomi. nyheter» kan gjøre at Regjeringen både kan – Det blir helt feil å spare penger på bruk av gass, betyr økte norske utslipp, sier AMK klokken 2.31- En mann er knivstuk- – I sum er det en høyst overkommelig unngå tøffe budsjettkutt – og likevel komme samferdsel. Nasjonal Transportplan må gjen- ket i høyre lår. Ingen er pågrepet i saken. Haltbrekken. oppgave for Regjeringen å komme i havn tilbake til handlingsregelen for oljepenge- nomføres nå. Vi har vitneopplysninger som sier at åtte med et fornuftig budsjett for 2011. Slik ut- bruk i denne stortingsperioden. Johnsen smilte til de fremmøtte, men menn forlot leiligheten der knivstikkingen Bommet på avgiftssatsene viklingen har vært i det siste, blir det en in- – Det ser nå lysere ut for Regjeringens lovet ingenting. skjedde, sier operasjonsleder Heidi Grund- gen stor utfordring. mulighet til å komme tilbake til handling- Norge skulle egentlig ha innført avgift på stad i Oslo politidistrikt. Per-Kristian Foss mener statsministeren sregelen for budsjettpolitikken. SSBs nyeste English Synopsis: At a budget meeting on gass så tidlig som i 2005, men fordi de norske (NTB) og fi nansministeren overspiller hvor magert anslag om at Regjeringen vil være tilbake March 13, Finance Minister Sigbjørn Johnsen reglene bare tilsa en avgift på gass til oppvarm- announced there will be no major cuts in the budsjettet blir. på normal oljepengebruk allerede i 2012, er ing, og ikke transport, satte EFTA Surveillance Brann i trailer i Byfjordtunnelen – Jeg mener faktisk det ikke vil bli så mye raskere enn mange trodde i høst, sier state budget. Statistics Norway reports good numbers for Norway’s economy. Authority (ESA) foten ned. En trailer står i brann i bunnen av Byfjord- tøft å komme i havn med budsjettet som økonomiprofessor Steinar Holden. tunnelen mellom Randaberg og Rennesøy i Rogaland. Byfjordtunnelen er 5.875 1000 elever holdes Dette ville være i strid med EUs EØS-avtalens meter lang og når 223 meter under havet Stjal to ambulanser - skulle reguleringer. på det dypeste. Byfjordtunnelen på E 39 hjemme etter rasfare binder sammen kommunene Randaberg kjøre med blålys til Bergen og Rennesøy. Den går mellom Harestad i Tre ras sperrer på 15. mars I neste omgang skulle avgiften iverksettes fra Randaberg og øya Sokn i Rennesøy. Ifølge riksvei 70 i Sunndal på Her kjørte biltyven (27) seg fast på trikkelinjene i natt. 1. april i år. Stavanger Aftenblad er brannvesenet på vei Nordmøre Da reiste han til Ullevål og stjal en ny ambulanse både fra Rennesøy og Stavanger. Men forrige uke kom kontrabeskjeden fra Fin- (Dagbladet) da G B l a d e t vG Ne t t - Eksperter fra NGI (Norges Geotekniske Den 27 år gamle mannen ble tatt av poli- Her fant trine diamantring Institutt) skal foreta rasvurdering i hele sunn- tiet på en bensinstasjon i Holmestrand ved Blomsterdekoratør Trine Helene Hammer dalsområdet i løpet av morgentimene. Videre 02.15-tiden i natt på 14. mars. Betjeningen fant en diamantring til 20 000 kroner i pot- rassikring og andre tiltak vil ta utgangspunkt reagerte da den tydelig rusede mannen steg teplanten. På 11. mars skulle Trine Helene i det, sier operasjonsleder Jan Erik Kjelle ved ut av førersetet på ambulansen og begynte å Hammer som er blomsterdekoratør ved Nordmøre og Romsdal politidistrikt til Dag- fylle bensin. En person ble sendt til Ullevål univer- Floriss Blomstertorget rydde bordet som bladet. Det var den andre ambulansen han stjal sitetssykehus etter en kollisjon med totalt står nærmest rulletrappen i kjøpesenteret Han opplyser at arbeidet på de rasutsatte i løpet av kvelden. Den første kjørte han fast fem biler involvert i Frogntunnelen i Aker- Torgkvartalet i Stjørdal. - Det viste seg å veiene vil bli høyt prioritert gjennom dagen. på trikkeskinnene i Oslo ved 23.30-tiden. shus ettermiddag til 22.februar. være en diamantring til 20 000 kroner. Det Faren for ras ligger nå på faregrad 4 av var et høydepunkt. Lørdag var det et rush - Han har forklart i avhør at han først - Det komplette kaos, sier operasjon- 5 - stor skredfare. Foto: VG leser av folk som gjerne ville ha potteplanter med stjal en ambulanse utenfor legevakten i Oslo. sleder Børge Løge i Follo politidistrikt om - Rasene som gikk i natt er gjennomgått 27-åringen kjørte den første ambulansen fast i Da han kjørte denne fast etter kort tid, stjal situasjonen som oppsto da kødannelsen ble diamantringer, sier Hammer humoristisk. - av lavinehunder, og ingenting tyder på at trikkeskinnene like utenfor legevakten. Da gikk han en ny ambulanse, sier jourhavende jurist til påkjørsel, kjedekollisjon og frontkollis- Det var koselig å fi nne noe som hadde så personer er tatt, sier Kjelle. han for å stjele en ny. Bente Selstad Hansen i Vestfold politidis- jon. stor verdi. Det var ingen hverdagsring, sier Sunndal kommune tar ingen sjanser og trikt. Tre var sendt til Aker universitetssyke- hun. På 13. mars fi kk Hammer en telefon holder samtlige grunnskoler i kommunen gjøre for å hedre en kamerat som nylig døde Den første ambulansen skal ikke ha vært hus for sjekk, mens én person kom uskadd fra ringens eier. Hun fortalte at den hadde stengt. På sine nettsider opplyser kommunen av overdose, ifølge Karr. i tjeneste, men sto parkert i en låst garasje fra ulykken. falt av fi ngeren. at alle grunnskoler holdes stengt på grunn av - 27-åringen har forklart at han skulle utenfor legevakten. Den andre ambulansen Operasjonslederen slår fast at «det ser ut (Adressavisen) ras og stor generell rasfare. kjøre til Bergen, via Buskerud, sier politiad- sto parkert inne i garasjen på Ullevål Univer- til å ha gått relativt bra» etter massekollis- - Det er av frykt for at skolebusser eller vokaten. Hun vet ikke om mannen hadde på sitetssykehus. jonen som startet med at en bil kjørte inn i en 40 prosent tV-seere så Finnmarksløpet på andre på vei til skolen skal bli tatt av rasene blålysene under den ville kjøreturen. Mannen forklarte i politiavhør at han tok annen bakfra. Tunnelen var stengt i over tre som vil komme i dag, sier Ståle Refstie til - Han har bare forklart at han kjørte NRK1 seg inn i begge de to garasjene, og at nøklene timer etter ulykken. Dagbladet. svært fort, sier Selstad Hansen. Leder for NRK Analyse, Kristian Tolonen, sto i tenningen på begge biler. (Aftenposten) Hjemmesykepleien i kommunen skal ta Da 27-åringen gikk inn for å betale er litt overrasket over tallene. – Dette er jo - Ingen av bilene var i aktiv tjeneste da en statusgjennomgang i formiddag. bensinregningen, forklarte han betjeningen at ikke den bredeste sporten vi har, konstaterer de ble stjålet. Den siste ambulansen han stjal - Vi har rasperioder hvert år, men i år han hadde dårlig tid, fordi han kjørte blod. han. Finnmarksløpets åpningsprogram var brukes hver dag, mens den første er en gam- er det verre enn ellers. Min oppfrodring til - Han er foreløpig bare siktet for mo- det 15. mest sette på norsk fjernsyn forrige mel bil som sjelden brukes operativt, sier befolkningen er å være på vakt og ikke bev- torvogntyveri. I avhør innrømmet han å ha uke. – Rundt 15 prosent av nordmennene avdelingssjef for ambulanseavdelingen ved ege seg mer enn nødvendig utendørs. Jeg op- stjålet ambulansene, å ha kjørt i beruset til- har hund, så det var nok fl ere enn disse som Ullevål, Bjørn Karr. pfordrer også lokalkjente om å hjelpe de som stand og at han kjørte alt for fort, sier Selstad så på. Kombinerer man 1000 kilometer i - Dette er jo en type kjøretøy som folk ikke har opplevd dette tidligere, sier Refstie. Hansen. Saken blir oversendt til Oslo politi- eksotisk natur, hunder, profesjonelt studio har respekt for. For oss kan det jo være kritisk distrikt, som skal etterforske videre. og god stemning – ja, så vil folk gjerne dersom en bil plutselig blir borte, sier Karr. se på. Vi så også i fjor at tallene var gode, English Synopsis: Three avalanches on March English Synopsis: A 27-year-old man stole 15 blocked road 70 in Sunndal, and kept over Da han ble pågrepet, fortalte mannen at framholder han. han hadde stjålet ambulansen for å kjøre med two ambulances March 14 with the intent to 1,000 students at home, and has put several drive from Bergen to Oslo. Neither ambulance (NRK) homes in danger. No one has been injured. blålys fra Oslo til Bergen. Dette skulle han was in active service at the time. NORWEGIANNORWEGIAN AMERICANAMERICAN WEEKLYWEEKLY •• WWW.NORWAY.COMWWW.NORWAY.COM •• SEPTEMBERMARCHNOVEMBER 19, 2010 13, 11, 20092009
ministrerende direktør Petter Furulund i NHO Service som er arbeidsgiverpart i konfl ikten med Sykepleierforbundet. Patients are living all over Norway, says CEO Petter Furulund Ne w s 3 Norwegian social model OECD economic survey of Norway This week on Norway.com benefits value creation The Organization for Solid income growth for most households A new leader for Norwegian Economic Co-operation industry-oriented research has Norwegian households’ after-tax income and Development (OECD) taken the helm. The recently rose by 3.4 percent from 2007 to 2008 appointed Minister of Trade and presented its economic survey in fixed prices. Elderly households, both Industry Trond Giske believes in of Norway on March 8. The singles and couples, enjoyed the strongest user-driven research and seeks to survey gives a comprehensive rise in income, while young singles had the weakest income growth. encourage private companies to and insightful analysis of the (Statistics Norway) increase their R&D investments Norwegian economy Foreign Minister Støre comments on Th e Re s e a r c h Co unc i l o f No r w a y Sp e c i a l Re l e a s e election in Iraq Ministry of Finance Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre com- mended the people of Iraq for turning out Trond Giske is minister for a business “OECD’s assessment of the Norwegian to vote in the parliamentary election on sector that is thriving and an economic economy serves to stimulate the debate economy has been relatively mildly affected March 7. “Iraq’s future is dependent on situation that is somewhat of a paradox. The on important economic policy issues. We by the financial crisis and the contraction in democratic development and adequate se- OECD has difficulty explaining why Norway appreciate OECD’s assessment that our world economic activity, and unemployment curity. It is therefore very heartening that has high levels of both value creation and macroeconomic framework is serving us is low in an international perspective. Fiscal so many people turned out to vote despite productivity, despite lower levels of research well. The Government Pension Fund Global, and monetary stimuli, as well as the measures the tragic terror attacks during the election investment than other member countries. the fiscal policy guideline and the monetary taken towards the financial sector, have campaign and on election day itself,” said policy regulation are central pillars. The contributed to the favorable development. Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. Unique social model framework has recently helped us to weather OECD emphasizes that exit strategies are (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) “I am certain that the Norwegian social off the financial crisis. In the longer term it now a highly relevant issue for us. In fact, model can explain some of this paradox,” ensures that also coming generations will several of the measures to stabilize the Aker Solutions wins major contract for says Minister Giske. He believes that a benefit from the petroleum wealth,” says financial markets have been withdrawn, and two FPSOs in Brazil combination of trust between the social Finance Minister Sigbjørn Johnsen. Norges Bank has increased the interest rate. partners, a competent labor market, creativity, Aker Solutions has signed a major contract “As noted by OECD, the Norwegian CONTINUES PAGE 12 independent workers, limited bureaucracy with Petrobras to supply sulphate removal and good channels of information promotes units for two FPSOs (Floating Production the success of Norwegian companies and Storage and Offloading) platforms which high productivity. Service for removal of will operate offshore Brazil. Contract value “Our shipyards are a good example is USD 41 million. (Aker Solutions) of this. They are both competitive and web information launched profitable. The reason is that they are adept Anybody who finds unwanted information about oneself Capital losses reduce inequality at organizing large, complex projects and on the internet is now able to contact the Norwegian Data Huge capital losses within households the distance between theory and practice is at the top of the income distribution con- short. I think the Norwegian social model is Inspectorate’s new service slettmeg.no (“deleteme.no”) for tracted income differentials. 2008 was a highly attractive export commodity!” advice once again a year of substantial rises in household income. The median equiva- lent income rose by 3.9 percent in fixed Wants to enhance research competence Sp e c i a l Re l e a s e The Research Council’s funding Ministry of Government Administration, prices. The corresponding figure for 2007 instruments for industry are financed largely Reform and Church Affairs was 7.5 percent. People at the top of the by the Ministry of Trade and Industry. income distribution had a slightly weaker The ministry is also responsible for the growth in household income compared to government white paper on innovation, The service was recently launched the median. The income of the highest in- which stakes out the course for much of the by the Data Inspectorate’s director, Georg come class (the 90th percentile) grew for activity carried out in this area. Apenes, and the minister of government instance by 3.5 percent in 2008. Minister Giske believes in user-driven administration, reform and church affairs, (Statistics Norway) research. Research by and for industry is Rigmor Aasrud. crucial if Norway is to achieve its objective “I would like to offer congratulations to important tool for a great number of people,” of a total investment in research equaling us all. I think many citizens are going to need Aasrud says. three percent of GDP. Trade and industry is this service and I think that a lot of people Slettmeg.no will be offering advice and will benefit from it. The service will be an CONTINUES PAGE 13 CONTINUES PAGE 12
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MARCH 19, 2010 • WWW.NORWAY.COM • NORWEGIAN AMERICAN WEEKLY 4 Bu s i n e s s Exchange Rates Oslo Børs: (March 15 10) Vinnere Navn Siste % Science diplomacy Maritime Industrial Services 20,70 3,5 Norsk Kr. 5.8715 Hurtigruten 23,68 2,5 New frontiers for international understanding Eidsiva Rederi 49,00 2,1 Dansk Kr. 5.4462 DiaGenic 19,80 2,1 NattoPharma ASA 143,00 1,8 Ra s mu s Fa l c k policy-makers through which they can Oslo, Norway Svensk Kr. 7.1204 Tapere share information and explore collaborative Navn Siste % opportunities. Science diplomacy can serve as a catalyst between societies where official Canadian $ 1.0214 Reservoir Exploration Tech. 135,90 -136,00 The Norwegian-American Nobel Crew Gold Corp. 4,99 -4,99 laureate in chemistry Peter Agre just visited relations might be limited, and to strengthen Petrolia Drilling 8,38 -8,38 the University of Oslo where he is an honorary civil society interactions through partnerships Euro 0.7319 SeaBird Exploration 31,80 -31,80 doctor at the Faculty of Medicine. He was in science and technology. Birdstep Technology 77,80 -77,90 born in Minnesota where his father worked at Last year the U.S. Science Association the chemistry department at St. Olaf College. established the Center for Science Diplomacy His father was energetic and with the help with Peter Agre as President. The idea is of his students during the summers, he built that this will help to change public attitude the family house across the street from the towards the United States around the world. college athletic fields and meadows. Peter’s The center is geared towards issues such grandmother lived nearby and coaxed him as climate change, energy, sustainability, to speak rudimentary Norwegian in return innovation and health issues. The goal is to for cookies and other bribes. He graduated contribute to a long and methodical building from Augsburg College before moving of relationships. The center works with both to Baltimore where he earned his M.D. the science and foreign policy communities. Today he is professor and director of the They want to identify collaborative projects Malaria Research Institute at Johns Hopkins that could help strengthen civil society Bloomberg School of Public Health. relationship between nations. This is In Oslo he gave a lecture titled “Science especially important when official relations Diplomacy in the 21st Century.” Peter do not exist or are extremely strained. chaired a delegation to the Democratic Science and technology remain among People’s Republic of Korea for five days the most admired aspects of American talks on Academic Science Collaboration. society. Science could therefore be used to He also gave insights from his trip to Cuba strengthen America’s “soft power” and the to explore research issues and multilateral Nations ability to win worldwide respect science venues that might be conductive to through, for example, the development of U.S.-Cuba scientific cooperation. lifesaving vaccines or sharing images of its He describes science diplomacy as the Hubble telescope. use of scientific cooperation to promote Science opens up new frontiers for I can help you with your changing insurance or financial needs. international understanding and prosperity. international understanding and prosperity. The goal is approached by providing a Scott F. Peterson forum for scientists, policy analysts, and (206) 783-2195 1713 NW Market St. Seattle Business News & Notes [email protected] Kongsberg: Contract for weapon control fixed prices. The corresponding figure for 2007 was 7.5 percent. 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Having identified a likely root cause for the disappointing Streaming live on the internet at: Statkraft opens first solar park in Italy clinical phase III results with SBG in wound www.1150kknw.com – announces agreement for more solar care, I believe now is the right time for a parks new management to re-establish a strategic Norwegian power generator Statkraft platform and pursue the pharmaceutical opens its first solar power plant, Casale in opportunities in parallel with continued Aprilia, Italy. Statkraft also announces an development of the very successful marine agreement with Siemens Energy to build enzyme business,” says CEO Lars Viksmoen. Biotec Pharmacon more solar power plants in Italy. ( ) With a total capacity of 3.3 MW and an Strong growth in Consumer Price Index annual power production of 4.5 GWh, the Casale solar park will supply approximately The CPI increased by 1.3 percent from 1200 Italian households with renewable January to February 2010. The prices on energy. electricity including grid tariff contributed “Developing solar power is part of most to the growth. The CPI rose by 3.0 our strategy to maintain Statkraft’s role percent from February 2009 to February as Europe’s largest renewable energy 2010, while CPI-ATE increased by 1.9 company,”said Bård Mikkelsen, President percent in the same period. and CEO of Statkraft. (Statkraft) The consumer price index (CPI) was 128.7 (1998=100) per February 2010, Capital losses reduce inequality compared to 125.0 at the same time in 2009. Huge capital losses within households at This corresponds to a year-to-year growth of the top of the income distribution contracted 3.0 percent in February 2010, up from 2.5 percent the previous month. The year-to year income differentials. growth in the CPI-ATE was 1.9 percent in 2008 was once again a year of substantial February 2010, compared to 2.3 percent in rises in household income. The median the previous month. (Statistics Norway) equivalent income rose by 3.9 percent in NORWEGIAN AMERICAN WEEKLY • WWW.NORWAY.COM • MARCH 19, 2010 Sp o r t s 5 Northug wins 50km cross-country gold Tippeligaen results Standings Fa s t e r Sk i e r 3/13 Brann 0-0 Haugesund Tippeligaen PLD PTS 1. Ålesunds FK 1 3 If there was any doubt that Norway’s 3/14 Start 2-0 Sandefjord Petter Northug is the best all-around skier in 2. IK Start 1 3 the world, this race should erase it. Northug 3/14 Ålesund 3-0 Lillestrøm 3. Strømsgodset IF 1 3 withstood attacks from the French duo of 3/14 Strømsgodset 2-0 Kongsvinger 4. Tromsø IL 1 3 Vincent Vittoz and Maurice Manificat and a 5. Vålerenga Fotball 1 3 stunning comeback by Pietro “Killer” Piller 3/14 Odd 2-3 Stabæk 6. Stabæk IF 1 3 Cottrer to claim his second 50km victory in 3/14 Tromsø 2-0 Hønefoss a row. 7. Rosenborg BK 1 3 Just three days after finishing second in 3/14 Molde 1-2 Rosenborg 8. SK Brann 1 1 the Drammen classic sprint, Northug won 9. FK Haugesund 1 1 3/15 Vålerenga 2-0 Viking the race at the opposite end of the distance 10. Odd Grenland 1 0 spectrum. 11. Molde FK 1 0 One of the criticisms Northug faces is Photo: Wikipedia/ Tor Atle Kleven To read more about Football in Europe visit: 12. Hønefoss BK 1 0 that he sits back in the pack, letting others As he has done so many times before, 13. Kongsvinger IL 1 0 do the work. But anyone familiar with bike the Norwegian star opened the throttle in www.norway.com & racing knows that being in a three-man break the stadium, skiing clear of Piller Cottrer to www.uefa.com 14. Sandefjord Fotball 1 0 when you are solo against two teammates is claim his first victory at Holmenkollen. 15. Viking FK 1 0 not an easy spot. The general rule is that if “When Pietro came he was really fast,” 16. Lillestrøm SK 1 0 a team is two strong in a lead pack of three, said Northug following the race. “He almost you had better win. killed me in the last uphill, but I made it and “I tried to stay in the leading group won.” Tippeleague round 1 - ice cold opener from the start,” explained Northug. “I felt “It was a very exciting race today,” there would be many attacks during the concluded Northug. “It was not hard for me Kj e l l Ol a v St r ø m s l i team simultaneously. competition.” to find motivation as this is Holmekollen and Trondheim, Norway Molde has lost their striker Mame Piller Cottrer and Northug sped past the I wanted to win this 50 km in front of the 5k mark, still glued together. Piller Cottrer, Biram Diouf to Manchester United but will home crowd.” In the record early kickoff in Bergen well aware of Northug’s famed finishing probably be a fierce competitor to Rosenborg With this victory Northug edges closer it was 2˚C and a little rain for Saturday’s sprint, threw down one last attack on the this season anyway. Molde scored the opener to his first overall cross-country crystal season premiere of Brann and the newcomer final climb. He was nearly successful, but on a snowy Aker stadium, but RBK hit back globe, with a 383 point overall lead over Haugesund. The game ended with a 0-0 tie “nearly” will never be enough when it comes three minutes from the brake. RBK run off second-placed Lukas Bauer. without any of the teams managing to create to Northug. with all the points when Mikael Lustig rolled any major leads. the ball in the net in the second period. start, leading The weather forecast reported about four Ålesund was the big surprise of the Gløersen Wins early and holding degrees below freezing and light winds on round with a strong 3-0 win over Lillestrøm. position to Alfheim in Tromsø on Sunday while Tromsø Fa s t e r Sk i e r Stabæk battled down Odd Grenland in Skien advance to the received another newcomer Hønefoss in their with a 3-2 win. Veigard Pall Gunnarson is The Norwegian men may be lacking finals. opening game. Hønefoss was sent home with back in Stabæk and together with Daniel depth on the distance side, but in the sprint, G l ø e r s e n a 2-0 loss after the veteran Sigurd Rushfeld Nannskog they are ready to spread fear they are still blessed with an abundance of made his move (37) scored the final goal. Rosenborg came among all defense players on the other half riches. on the biggest on a visit to Molde in this week’s big match. of the pitch. Anders Gløersen won the Holmenkollen climb, taking the In Trondheim, only gold medals are A medal hope has begun to live in freestyle sprint in a preview of the 2011 top position, a good enough for the club. The club needs Stavanger after Åge Hareide’s entry into World Championship course, despite being spot he would not also to be out in Europe, preferably in the the coach seat. Signings of the keeper left off the Norwegian Olympic Team. relinquish. UEFA Champions League to save their big Rune Almenning Jarstein (Ex RBK) and Gløersen’s Vancouver chances were hurt Twenty-four- Photo: Fischer Ski News budgets. Their success coach Erik Hamren, the midfielder, Fulham’s Erik Nevland also by the fact that he is a better skate sprinter – year-old Gløersen is staying in the club until a replacement is in helps that most fans do not believe in a one of the best in fact. now has three career World Cup victories place as he is coaching the Swedish National repeat of the bad 2009 season for the club. and one other additional podium finish, all in He won the qualifier by an impressive Second place for Svendsen Biathlon: Team gold for Norway two seconds over Emil Jönsson (SWE), a the freestyle sprint. The Norwegian quartet of Ann Kristin feat that is all the more impressive when you “It was excellent race today,” Gløersen At the Kontiolahti World Cup, Norway’s Flatland, Tora Berger, Halvard Hanevold consider that only seven seconds separated said. “Everything went well from the Olympic Sprint Silver medalist Emil Hegle and Tarjei Bø won the mixed biathlon relay first and 30th places. beginning, and it is an honor to win in Svendsen finished in second place behind World Cup event in Kontiolahti, Finland, on In the semis Gløersen got off to a fast Holmenkollen in front of my home crowd.” Tcherezov of Russia. Both shot clean in prone, with Svendsen 9.4 seconds ahead. In March 12, ahead of Germany. Italy came year, and was last presented three years ago. standing, they repeated the perfect shooting, third. hollmenkollen… The Norwegians completed the 2x6 km (…continued from page 1) “Marit Bjørgen was awarded the medal with the Norwegian leaving the shooting for her success over time and her ability to range 5.4 seconds ahead of his rival. plus 2x7.5 km course in a combined time women’s 30km on the day before, still fight her way back to top form after…The However, the Russian athlete proved stronger of one hour 14 minutes 55 seconds, 5.4 managed to scrape through the qualifiers to award has not been given out every year, on the tortuous final climb up the Kontiolahti seconds ahead of the German team. enter the sprint final, which she won ahead but this year it is awarded to a very worthy “wall.” At the top of the hill, Tcherezov was Newcomer Tarjei Bø raced the last leg of U.S.A.’s Kikkan Randall, while Russia’s candidate,” said chairman of the Norwegian ahead by 3.8 seconds and extended it through for Norway like a veteran, hit all targets Natalia Korosteleva secured bronze. Ski Association, Ole Anker-Rasch. the finish. (Biathlonworld.com) on the last round and secured the victory. This was Bjørgen’s fourth World Cup (Biathlonworld.com) victory since the Vancouver Games, and the Bjørgen Wins 30K On the following 36th World Cup victory of her career. In the 30k race, the Norwegian women Norway wins Nordic day, Moan secured Bjørgen won both races at the famed delivered a dominating performance to sweep third place in the Holmenkollen Ski Stadium. The sprint the podium in the historic Holmenkollen Combined Nordic Combined victory did not come easily, but at the end, 30k. Fa s t e r Sk i e r event. France’s Jason she showed the strength that won her five Bjørgen broke away in the last 500 L a m y - C h a p p i u s Olympic medals. meters to claim her third consecutive World Home favorite Magnus Moan sprinted won the last event With major reconstruction on the Cup win since the Olympics. She was past Austria’s Mario Stecher on the final of the World Cup stadium area, this was the first time any of followed across the line by teammates Kristin leg to anchor Norway to Nordic combined season. Austrian Felix these athletes had raced what will be next Størmer Steira and Therese Johaug, both of team World Cup gold at the Holmenkollen Gottwald came third. year’s World Championship course. whom won Olympic medals in the relay, and Championships. The Frenchman Photo: Top News “I felt quite tired after yesterday’s 30 km have skied very well since the beginning of Moan, supported by teammates Petter had already secured Magnus Moan and it is great that I also won the sprint,” said February. Tande, Mikko Kokslien and Jan Schmid, overall win of the Bjørgen. “The crowds here are just amazing Despite Bjørgen picking up another 110 completed the winning race in 49:13.3 crystal globe last weekend in Lahti, Finland. and the atmosphere was great.” World Cup points, Justyna Kowalczyk of minutes with Austria 7.3 seconds back in Lamy-Chappuis finished on 1155 points Bjørgen was also awarded the prestigious Poland, is officially the winner of the overall silver and Germany 1:11.2 mins behind in while Gottwald was second overall on 879 Holmenkollen medal, given to the top skier World Cup for the second year running. bronze. points and Moan collected 747 over the in Norway. The medal is not given every season to come third. MARCH 19, 2010 • WWW.NORWAY.COM • NORWEGIAN AMERICAN WEEKLY 6 Op Ed Norwegian American WEEKLY Guest Editorial 7301 Fifth Avenue NE Suite A, Seattle, WA 98115 with managing editor Tiffanie Davis toll free: 1 (800) 305-0217 local:(206) 784-4617 fax: (206) 448-2033 email: [email protected] A thousands thanks Publisher & Editor-In-Chief In the two and half years that and all of the great people I’ve Jake Moe [email protected] I’ve been the managing editor at gotten to talk to and get to know Managing Editor the Norwegian American Weekly, through the Norwegian American Tiffanie Davis [email protected] this is the first time I’ve written the Weekly. I’m especially grateful to Copy Editor & Subscriptions Manager Editor’s Notes, and it’s with a mix of the talented group of writers who Christy Olsen Field [email protected] (206) 441-3044 sadness and excitement that I write. continue to support the newspaper When I started in this position, in week after week. 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Dear Editor, Dear Editor, Perhaps you already know, but the For the third consecutive year my second Scandinavian Bakery on 15th Ave. NW is trip to Norway has been extremely exciting closed for good. That’s really sad, since it and satisfying to me and meaningful and had been in business for some 50 years. I productive for the Norwegian organizations remember going there as a child, then taking and families with which I work. my children there. Countless delicious I presented my Power Point presentation memories... to 15 players and parents. which I have Another visible part of Seattle’s labeled: “The College Search, Another Scandinavian heritage is fading. Sigh. Perspective.” Coach Chuck Enge with Sonia Noronha Mykletun, With the time to present and then the of the U.S.-Norway Fulbright Foundation Sincerely, individual work with each athlete and their Norwegians on the West Coast. Glenn parents, I put in roughly 40 hours. Great Seattle, Wash. fun for me in light of the fact that I have Sincerely, visited over 700 universities and colleges in Coach Chuck Enge, USPTA Tennis Pro Dear Glenn, my coaching career. I know that I have “an American Educator We too were very sad to see the eye” because of all the players and collegiate formerly a Fulbright Teacher in Norway Scandinavian Bakery close its doors. We teams that I see each year. are going to miss not only the delicious While in Norway this time, I had Dear Coach, baked goods, but also the nostalgia the Photo: Tiffanie Davis the opportunity to meet the new U.S. Thanks for your great letter! We are so Scandinavian Bakery held for so many of us. Owners of the Scandinavian Bakery Gitta Rosales Ambassador to Norway Barry White, glad to hear that your travels to Norway were But, try not to lose hope. There is still a strong and Blanche Tiernan in their Seattle bakery assigned by our new president while I a success and that your work with athletes Scandinavian community in the Seattle area. kitchen in 2007. was helping the four organizations that and their parents is going well. There is an active museum, Chamber of were working the college fair at the Oslo it’s important to continue to support local It’s sounds like you are one busy guy! Commerce, Commerical Club, 17th of May Spekrum. businesses like family bakeries. It’s our We hope you have a great time at the Committee and a number of Sons of Norway I am headed into the Kansas City/ support that keeps their businesses thriving, matches and wish you all the best! lodges. You can also continue to purchase Springfield heart of America region this and their businesses that help keep our Scandinavian baked goods and foods at afternoon to watch four different collegiate heritage in the forefront. Sincerely, Scandinavian Specialties, Svedala Bakery, matches in three days. Touching bases with Thanks for your letter! Editor Larson’s Bakery, and Nielsen’s Bakery. some my staff that work for me and a third As we go into the future, and pass our generation that has started his college tennis Sincerely, Scandinavian hertiage on to new generations, career, Arin Enge. Editor Hope all is well with all of the
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La r r y Co l l i n s Arrow and the number 12 over a Down Arrow Escondido, Calif. and the number 6, you know immediately that the tunnel is 18 km long and you still have 12 km to drive. Traversing the tunnels The longest tunnel in Norway (the There are a lot of tunnels in Norway. Lærdals tunnel = Lærdalstunnelen) is 25 km They can take you through a mountain and (15 miles) and replaces a summer road about in a short distance, eliminate a long drive 135 km long. It has three, large, drive–thru around the mountain, or a long drive down domes to mark the quarter, half, and three- a fjord. They are particularly useful in areas quarters points. Each dome has pullout that collect heavy winter snows. The tunnels space and emergency facilities. The pullouts are also used to replace bridges and may are bathed in a beautiful, bright blue light descend sharply downwards under a fjord. — the color of old glacier ice. The effect You’ll need to downshift to keep from riding is both beautiful and functional at the same your brakes or gaining too much speed. time. That unexpected artistic touch makes Photo: Terje Borud/Innovation Norway The speed limit in a tunnel is 80 kph. the tunnel memorable. There are no dividers in tunnels, only a solid, double yellow line. Do not pass in tunnels! Speaking from experience Tunnels have phones, first–aid boxes, fire Many Norwegian truck drivers the hazard of falling rocks. or in the mountains. If you are a car–camper, extinguishers, and turnouts spaced along its speak excellent English and make good Because of the narrow winding roads, you’ll get along great in Norway. Do your length. supplementary income driving tour busses the speed of the on–coming traffic, and the Internet research before you arrive. The Most all tunnels have large overhead during the summer. They know the roads fantastic scenery, you’ll be tempted to drive Norwegian Internet will lead you to various fans that help push the air from one end of well because they drive them during the 50 kph while all those around you want to go Tourist Bureaus for different districts. Learn the tunnel to another in the direction of the winter. You can obtain some very useful 90. Drive the speed that’s comfortable for the towns as well as the districts where prevailing outside winds. Some tunnels even information by striking up a conversation you. Check out the scenery, it is probably you wish to travel. Most districts publish have large doors that close to prevent snow with them and asking which route they the only view of that particular place you’ll their own tourist information along with from collecting and blocking access. Observe recommend from one point to another for the get, but just get out of the way of the faster highlights, maps, and a calendar of special the green or red signal before entering. Even best scenery and which towns have the nicest traffic behind you. Use bus stops, small events. They are your most detailed source with the overhead fans you will notice the (or cheapest) hotels. This method only works intersections, or wide spots in the road to of local information and contain the material smell of diesel exhaust. Trucks and busses, as when you are flexible. If your schedule is pull off and let the traffic behind you get necessary to reserve a mountain cabin or go well as a large number of cars, use diesel fuel locked in and cannot be changed, ask them by. They will generally acknowledge your fishing for salmon. and emit great quantities of black, unfiltered for important road conditions. Sometimes considerate act with a honk or a wave. If a bus signals it is merging with traffic exhaust. To avoid taking these fumes into road construction can be avoided or planned Judging from the license plates on RVs, after picking up passengers, give it room. your car while in the tunnel, change the car’s around. We were stopped one time on a trailers, and automobiles, the only country to They have the right of way, and will take it. air circulation system to ‘internal’ until you lonely stretch of road for a couple hours discover the breathtaking beauty of Norway The four largest cities in Norway exit. while maintenance workers washed down is Germany. They vacation there in great (Stavanger, Trondheim, Bergen, and Oslo) Distance and depth are marked in longer the rock cliffs with high–pressure hoses, a numbers and occupy even the smallest have expanded rapidly in the last 20 years campgrounds and summer cabins at the shore tunnels. When you see a sign with an Up method the Norwegians employ to reduce CONTINUES PAGE 12
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NORWEGIAN AMERICAN WEEKLY • WWW.NORWAY.COM • MARCH 19, 2010 Fa i t h a n d Re l i g i o n 11 In honor and memory of Do you have a loved one or friend who has recently passed? Send a brief memoriam to [email protected]. Weekly Wisdom Elaine “Marian” Ildhuso Excerpts from the book “Faith for the Journey” by the late Pastor Bruce Larson. March 29, 1923 - March 6, 2010 Marian married on Oct. 20, 1957 and celebrated The road to the Stable peacefully went 51 wonderful years together. Together home to be with her Marian and Gunnar raised three children Continued from Feb. 26 Christmas I was overseas, a sergeant in the heavenly Father on in Ballard. Being a fisherman’s wife meant The road to the Stable was traveled infantry, dug in on the front lines facing March 6. Marian much of this responsibility was hers. She by at least three different sets of people, German troops. For some strange reason, was born on March was a wonderful and loving mother who according to the gospel writers. In nobody fired a shot that Christmas. There 29, 1923 to Holgar devoted her life to her children. Marian chronological order, the first, of course, were no causalities for just that one night. and Ragnhild enjoyed spending time with family skiing, were Mary and Joseph. Next, the shepards. There was a strange, mysterious silence, Kvinnesland in fishing, camping, picnicking, traveling, and And, finally, the Magi with their gifts. I as if those deadly enemies had agreed to Tysver, Norway. Her family moved to the dancing. Her grandchildren were loved and guess it’s hard to separate the celebration take time out to worship the Christ Child. United States and she grew up in Poulsbo, cherished by her. A strong Christian who of the birth of the Christ Child from the This peace-by-mutual-consent was short- Wash. where she lived on a farm. Marian loved and served the lord, Marian’s faith giving of gifts, and perhaps it is that last lived. Just a week later, on New Year’s graduated from North Kitsap High School has enriched all of our lives. Marian leaves group that we have to thank for that. Eve, the Battle of the Bulge began, with and subsequently worked for many years at behind not only a wonderful positive legacy Those three wise men were aware that the accompanying slaughter of many of my Kitsap County Medical. She was an active for her family and friends, but her husband, ultimate truth had come into the world and friends, as well as countless Germans. person who loved the outdoors. Marian Gunnar; son Gunnar Jr. (Heidi); daughter, they came to worship. Worship always I remember my first Christmas as a was an avid skier and member of a ski Karen Klepper; daughter, Randi Fattizzi; involves gifts—or sacrifice. We’re told they married man. I bought my wife her very club at Stevens Pass called the Bremerton brother, Robert Kvinnesland; sister, Myrtle brought gold, frankincense, and myrrh. first cashmere sweater. She was surprised, Ski Cruisers. She loved to vacation in Sun Jodry; and seven grandchildren, Gunnar III, Apart from their monetary worth, perhaps to say the least. I’ve thought about that Valley, Idaho. Marian could be seen walking Helle, Kiana, Selea, Karisa, Dominic and these gifts had a symbolic meaning. since. I was a seminary student, and she the streets of her Ballard neighborhood Allie. Marian was preceded in death by her Gold represents the substantial, the real was earning $35 a week. We were living on almost daily through most of her life. sisters, Lorraine Kvinnesland, Myrtle Mae stuff of this world. Frankincense is a very her income, so I really bought that sweater Marian met the love of her life, Gunnar, at a Kvinnesland, Josephine Zderic, and Francis precious kind of incense. It’s symbolic of with her money, but she seemed delighted dance at the Sons of Norway club in Seattle. Engelstone, and nephew Eric Engelstone. the insubstantial, the creative, that which with it anyway. She tapped him on his shoulder, asked him Marian will be remembered by her family gives life its flavor and aroma. The third There is the familiar story by O. for a second dance and they have been a and friends as someone who was always fun gift, myrrh, is a very precious ointment Henry called “The Gift of the Magi,” in loving and devoted couple ever since. They loving, kind, patient, unselfish and humble. used for embalming. Perhaps that gift which a struggling pair of young marrieds symbolized all that endures beyond this are trying to buy Christmas gifts for each Marie “Vesla” Vadset transitory world. But on a more practical other. The husband’s only treasure is the level, maybe those expensive gifts, gifts fit gold watch his father had given him. Her July 27, 1937 - 2010 for a king, were to be used to support Mary prize possession is her long, golden hair. Marie “Vesla” wonderful sons, Ted Eric Vadset (wife Sara and Joseph in their long exile in Egypt. But He sells his watch to buy her a comb for Vadset was truly the and son Gus) and Steve Einar Vadset (wife whatever these first gifts meant, or however that lovely hair, only to find out hat she has life of the party, a Patti and daughters Taylor Ann and Annika). they were used, it’s hard to separate the cut and sold it to buy him a chain for his woman that you will When her grandchildren arrived, Vesla first Christmas from those first three givers watch. Somehow, Christmas is the time for always remember was so thrilled to become Bestemor. She and their extravagant presents. making sacrifices. and someone that loved hearing the children say, “Bestemor, Most of us are involved with gift Even the poorest child expects a gift will truly be missed. can I have another waffle?” Vesla loved giving during the Christmas season. I lived at Christmas, and that’s as it should be. Born in Norway on working at Olsen’s Scandinavian Foods, in New Jersey for many years, and while I Our local newspaper featured a story one July 27, 1937, Vesla making krumkake and helping customers. was not in a pastorate, I would invariably holiday season about a little girl named was a lively part of the Olsen family. She Her favorite things for fun were playing be asked to lead a Christmas Eve midnight Stacey. Stacey lives in a little town near came to the United States in 1958, traveling bingo and cards and walking on the beach at service in a neighboring town. Each year our city, and she wrote to her grandmother. by herself to live in Seattle, with her sister Golden Gardens with Don. Through the last I would arrive home about 1:30, and my She begins the letter philosophically. and family. Vesla quickly established close five years of dealing with cancer, Vesla had wife and I would starting bringing all the “Grandmother, why is it that rich people friendships and enjoyed many evenings out Don at her side, caring and fighting for her. gifts out of hiding—things stored away have money and poor people don’t?” She with friends. During one of those parties, she Their love was strengthened by adversity. from the inquisitive eyes of three young goes on to say that she had to give up flute met the love of her life, Don Vadset. Vesla Vesla fondly called him “Mother Don,” as children. From 1:30 until 3 or 4, I would try lessons because her parents couldn’t afford traveled back to Norway and Don followed he kept such a close eye on her until the end. maintain the Christmas spirit while putting the $10-a-month rent for the instrument. her. They married in Svolvær, Norway in Vesla is survived by loving family in Seattle, lug nut A into washer B after you had used Furthermore, the family was being evicted 1961. Don and Vesla loved dancing, travel Poulsbo, Norway and Sweden and many rod C. The parts were rarely all there and from their trailer. The very next day, gifts and being with friends but most importantly wonderful friends, especially the Snosen I have never been mechanically inclined. flowed in from all over the area. Stacey had family. Vesla was the proud mother of two club. The gifts of Christmas were almost my a tree in her trailer, and presents under it. undoing. Somebody bought her a flute. Cash gifts Funeral Home Thinking about the gifts of Christmas paid the rent for the next three months. past seems to evoke some of my best and It’s not an unusual story. Even the most SOlie and Crematory some of my most painful memories. 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Each spring, an all-volunteer Committee 2006, she took up her second ambassadorial of the Madison-area Friends of the posting, this time in West Africa. Then Norwegian American Genealogical Center followed six months as Director General and Naeseth Library hosts a special evening, of Aid and International Development, to raise funds for the Center and to bring before she returned to New York as Consul together the entire community of friends, General. The NAGC Madison-area Friends’ volunteers, patrons, members, and all those Committee is delighted to welcome Consul interested in supporting the Center’s mission General Breie to Wisconsin and to introduce for preserving and sharing family history her to Norwegian-Americans in the Upper and heritage. With the generous sponsorship Midwest. of Committee members Naomi and Owen There will also be a raffle with Bekkum, the event will be held again this many tempting items donated specially year at the Madison Marriott West, in to benefit the Center. Vendors, art and Middleton, Wis., just to the west of Madison craft demonstrators, and heritage displays on April 18. will again be available before the dinner, This year’s event will feature an exciting providing an opportunity for shopping and speaker: Consul General of Norway in New camaraderie. The $45 admission cost per York, Sissel Breie. Making her first visit to person covers the vendor and art display, a Madison, Consul General Breie brings to festive dinner, and Consul General Breie’s the evening her youthful dynamism and a presentation. The Madison-area Friends’ Photo: Ed Kenlon lively interest in genealogy. Her diplomatic Committee led by Ann and David Nelson of Marion Elmquist, SFL President, and Howard Peterson, Soldier Hollow Director, cut the ribbon to Stoughton, also includes Naomi and Owen officially open the Ski for Light 5K trail. Holding the ribbon on the left is Andrea Faust, Soldier Hollow, career has been extensive. Starting with and on the right are SFL guide Kathy Emig and visually impaired skier Suzanne Brown. the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Bekkum, Phil Dybdahl, Dianne and Paul in Bangkok, Thailand, after undergoing Larson, Dorothy Leon, Olive and Eugene the Ministry’s rigorous trainee program, Nordby, and David Ostrem. Ma r i o n El m q u i s t volunteers work with the trail crews at the Ski for Light, President Ms. Breie moved on to New York and the All who are interested in their host site’s Nordic center to create a suitable Permanent Mission of Norway to the United Scandinavian roots are welcome, whether five-kilometer trail for beginners and Nations. She also spent four years at the NAGC members or not; the Committee Ski for Light, Inc. celebrated its 35th recreational skiers, and a 10-kilometer trail Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ headquarters is urging everyone to invite friends and anniversary by cutting the ribbon on a newly for the more advanced, within that area’s in Norway before becoming Norway’s relatives to attend. Invitations are being inaugurated Ski for Light five-kilometer network of trails. The teams seek terrain Ambassador to Argentina in 1999. Returning sent out to all NAGC members; please alert trail at Soldier Hollow Cross-Country Ski of the proper distance that will be safe and to Oslo in 2003, Ms. Breie became Director the NAGC staff if you would like to receive Resort, in Midway, Utah. The ceremony was enjoyable for all SFL participants—some of of Media and Cultural Affairs, in charge an invitation. Call the Center at (608) 255- held just outside the resort’s Nordic Center whom have never even seen snow before, of promoting Norway through Norwegian 2224 or email [email protected] for on February 2, during the International SFL while others have competed successfully as embassies and consulates worldwide. In reservations before April 9. event, Jan. 31-Feb. 7, 2010, with Soldier Paralympic skiers. Hollow Director Howard Peterson and Ski for Light was also held at Soldier Rules of the road.. landowner must permit travelers to walk SFL President Marion Elmquist cutting the Hollow in 2009, and after that event, the (…continued from page 9) through and even camp (for short periods) ribbon with giant “skissors” crafted from a Nordic center’s staff and guests commented — outwards. That has produced traffic on his property. But the law does not permit pair of cross-country skis. so favorably on SFL’s chosen five-kilometer and parking problems downtown. Some the traveler to fish the streams owned by the “This is the first piece of real estate that track that it was decided to make it a cities have become creative in their efforts landowner. The stream fishing rights are Ski for Light has,” Elmquist said, remarking permanent addition to Soldier Hollow’s trail to deal with the problem. There are many a big business in some areas and a means on an honor 35 years in the making. system. The SFL logo was incorporated in one-way streets, several pedestrian–only of making a living for many landowners. At each annual event, Ski for Light the new signage for the trail. streets or squares, and toll–booths that Negotiate with an individual landowner to charge a driver for the privilege of driving fish his stream. You might consider renting norwegian social.. be about the same as today, but we will see downtown. Consider not driving in the or obtaining your fishing equipment locally (…continued from page 3) a clear move in the direction of renewable as there may be restrictions on fishing gear energy. The Government’s environmental larger cities; instead, walk or use a taxi. to provide two of these three percent. (line, flies, boots, boats, etc) from being policy will place stricter requirements Many communities require you to leave your But the real importance of industry- moved from one fresh water stream to on emissions for example, and high parking lights on if you park on city streets oriented research lies in its ability to enhance another. Many diseases have been introduced environmental taxes will encourage the overnight. There are a lot of hills in Norway. research competence in the Norwegian from other parts of Europe into Norwegian private sector to develop new technology. Park with your wheels turned to the curb business sector. and set the parking brake, with a manual streams by careless fishermen not cleaning I also think that Norwegian solar cell all their equipment before beginning to manufacturers will achieve great success,” transmission in first gear. Taxis are set up Instruments that stimulate investment fish, or by moving from one area to another says Minister Giske. to accept credit cards. Their fares already “Public funding of research is now close within Norway, again without cleaning all The minister also touts the benefits include a gratuity. But it’s customary to add to reaching its target of one percent of GDP. their equipment. of industries based on Norwegian raw a cash tip of one dollar in local currency, Unfortunately the private sector is lagging A final note to North American guests materials such as fish, timber, and the NOK 5 to 7. behind,” says the minister. in Norway; you are visiting a very, very natural surroundings. This is in keeping with Have change available for the occasional He explains that this is due in part to the friendly country that will remind you of life the Government’s inaugural address, which tollbooth. There are cash lanes, pass lanes, structure of Norwegian industry, which has at Yosemite populated by good- looking, expressed support for the development of and, in some cases credit card (Visa) lanes. very little research-intensive industry, and in good-natured people. Norway is rich in national strategies in areas where Norway One trick I used to find my way through part to the lack of research expertise in some natural resources (crude oil, natural gas, fish, has particular competitive advantages, such Oslo with all its one–way streets was to stop segments of the sector. timber, hydroelectric power) and has a higher as the marine and maritime sectors, travel at a taxi stand and hire the taxi to drive to my “In this challenging situation, public standard of living than the United States and tourism, energy and the environment. hotel while I followed in my rental. After funding for user-driven research is an or Western Europe. Most all Norwegians “The Government has decided to put my bags were unloaded, I followed the taxi effective instrument, and one that the private speak English extremely well; it’s taught special focus on these five business areas, to the rental agency and he waited while I sector itself can direct. It triggers self- in the schools from an early age. They are but it does not prioritize among them. turned in my car, then he drove me back to financing and builds relevant expertise. Once proud of their country and wish to show it Personally I see great potential in the marine my hotel. It wasn’t expensive and saved a the expertise is established, it becomes easier off to its best. You will most likely make sector. Just think about the significance of lot of frustration. to implement new research activity. And this friendships with total strangers that may last the large amounts of omega-3 fatty acids If you are a sport fisherman, you’ll find will gradually generate more activity that is a lifetime. It is not unusual to be invited into found in many fish species! Today we are plenty to entertain you. There are boats not publicly funded,” says Minister Giske. located in the fjord towns that will take you Norwegian homes for coffee or a meal. Be already deriving value from what used to gracious. Show off your country at its best. be residual and waste products from the deep sea fishing. If you like freshwater Exciting future fishing industry. This is the kind of resource fishing, there are numerous streams where What does the minister think Norwegian utilization that we want to see more of in the salmon and trout abound. But observe the industry will look like in 10 years? future,” concludes the minister. rules of ownership. By Norwegian law, a “Most trade and industry will definitely MARCH 19, 2010 • WWW.NORWAY.COM • NORWEGIAN AMERICAN WEEKLY 14 No r w e g i a n He r i t a g e
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If you have info, contact Janet Peri at (212) 922-6123 or [email protected]. NORWEGIAN AMERICAN WEEKLY • WWW.NORWAY.COM • MARCH 19, 2010 Re s e r a c h & Ed u c a t i o n 15 Role Model for (…continued from page 1) Events on Norway.com speaker scheduled to speak on the opening day. The U.N. Secretary-General invited Norway and China to share the podium when the U.N. marked the International For more information on these and other events visit us at: Women’s Day. And Lysbakken’s speech www.norway.com/calendar.asp at the launch of MassiveGood, a new and Does your organization have an event coming up? innovative financing mechanism for health, Would you like to have it added to our events calendar? garnered applause from the audience and an Send an email to Christy at [email protected] or give us a call at 1(800) 305-0217. appreciative nod from former U.S. President Arizona Illinois Bill Clinton. Most of the 8,000 people who had signed Second Annual Arizona Kretsstevne Skjold 100th Anniversary Dinner up to follow the CSW session were women. March 27-28 April 10 The minister came across as something both Mesa, Ariz. Arlington Heights, Ill. unusual and refreshing even before he entered Open to all Sons of Norway Members— Celebrating 100 years, Skjold’s Anniver- the debate at the United Nations. Lysbakken a day of demonstrations and programs sary Dinner will be held at the Welling- used the occasion to emphasize, among on Norwegian heritage. A wonderful ton of Arlington Heights. We are honored other things, men’s role and responsibility luncheon including time for attendees to hav guest speaker Dan Rude, Sons of in promoting gender equality and women’s to meet other Sons of Norway members Norway International President and his rights. He also stressed that we still have not Photo: Norway/U.N. Flickr from around Arizona is also included. wife, Betty joining us for this special reached many of the goals set at the Fourth “Click for Health, Click for Life” - Former US The Kretsstevne will be held at the Win- event! Skjold Lodge was organized on World Conference on Women in Beijing 15 President Bill Clinton and UN Secretary General demere Conference Center in Mesa. For Feb. 25, 1910. For more information call years ago. Ban Ki-moon launch MassiveGood with the click more information, contact Wendy K. (847)894-5448. “The fight for gender equality must of a mouse. Winkelman at (480) 854-3128. Minnesota continue because women in both rich and equality entity without delay in his speech. poor countries are poorer, earn less and On his last day at the United Nations CALIFORNIA Commonweal Theatre’s 13th Annual receive less education than boys and men. the minister participated in the launch of a Michael Knud Ross’s exhibit Ibsen Festival Girls and women are often unable to access new and innovative financing method for “Wet Land” April 16-18 the most basic health services. Violence is health. “MassiveGood” was launched by the Lansboro, Minn. Now through April 4 still committed against women and girls the Secretary-General and former U.S. President San Francisco, Calif. A story written over a hundred years ago world over—an issue that affects all walks of Bill Clinton with the click of a mouse. You are invited to the exhibit of “Wet yet as timely as today’s headlines, Com- life,” said Lysbakken in the opening address The project will enable travelers to donate Land,” a collection of paintings by Mi- monweal’s 13th Annual Ibsen Festival on March 9. One of his main messages to $2 when booking flights from the United chael Knud Ross. The exhibition is open features Ibsen’s penultimate play, “John the Commission was that “gender equality States, United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, through April 4. For more information, Gabriel Borkman.” Acclaimed play- makes economic sense.” Switzerland or Austria. The funds will be visit www.michaelrossart.com and sjo- wright Jeffrey Hatcher has been com- During the March 10 ceremony at channeled through MassiveGood directly to mannskirken.no/sanfrancisco. missioned by Commonweal to develop the United Nations to mark International a procurement system for medicines against an original adaptation of the script and Women’s Day, Secretary-General Ban Ki- HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria and to Henrik Ibsen’s “John Gabriel the production will be directed by Risa moon urged delegates to ensure that the new the fight against child and maternal mortality Borkman” Brainin, former Resident Director of the U.N. gender equality entity is established in poor countries. April 2 - May 9 Guthrie Theatre and current Director of quickly. At this, a group in the audience The Norwegian gender equality model Berkeley, Calif. Performance/Associate Professor at the got up and rolled out posters spelling “Gear drew a lot of attention from both CSW A new version of Ibsen’s classic play University of California, Santa Barbara. up now!” in support of his plea. This drew delegates and the international media. “John Gabriel Borkman” by David El- The weekend also includes Scandinavian laughter and cheers from the podium and the During the week Lysbakken was interviewed dridge directed by Barbara Oliver at the cuisine, art, music and dance! For more crowd. Like Ban Ki-moon, Lysbakken also by Al Jazeera English, CBC (Canada), NHK Aurora Theatre Company in Berkeley, information, call (800) 657-7025, email emphasized the need to set up the gender (Japan) and ForbesWomen. Calif. The Borkman family’s fortune has [email protected], or been decimated by the imprisonment of visit www.ibsenfest.org. life skills from their volunteer coaches. patriarch John Gabriel Borkman, who Understanding (…continued from page 1) One basketball coach said, “They will quit abused his position as a bank manager to New YORk basketball [one day], so work with those speculate illegally with his clients’ mon- Miss Norway of Greater New York College in Elverum, Norway, shared his things that will make a difference for the rest ey, causing the financial ruin of many March 27 research on the structure and culture of the of their lives.” townspeople. After serving eight years in Brooklyn, N.Y. Norwegian sports system. The root of the The SCP enforces the social policy by prison for embezzlement, Borkman has The Norwegian Immigration Associa- Norwegian sports system is centered around requiring that all children get equal playing spent the last five years making plans for tion announces the 55th Miss Norway of 12,199 local sport-specific clubs, the top time until age twelve. The impact of this a comeback. Meanwhile, his estranged Greater New York Contest. The contest three of which are football (soccer), skiing, policy is an increased focus on teaching and wife and her twin sister vie for the loyalty will take place at 2 p.m. at the Arthur and golf. It is estimated that there are 70,000 learning social skills at a young age, which of Borkman’s prized son. Written in 1896 Nilsen Hall of the Norwegian Christian active members of these sports clubs and 80 has produced positive results. However once and recently revived at London’s Donmar Home and Health Center. For more infor- percent of Norwegians have been members children turn thirteen the focus shifts to the Warehouse with this chillingly relevant mation visit www.niahistory.org. of a club at some point in their life. These competitive nature of sport, which results in new version by David Eldridge, “John clubs are mostly focused on youth programs high dropout rates, especially between the Gabriel Borkman” is Ibsen’s pointed Tord Gustavsen Ensemble concert and are supported primarily by volunteer ages of 16-19. While Dr. Skille is encouraged indictment of capitalism and greed. For March 31 parents. by the success of the SCP, he questions more information, call (510) 843-4822 or New York, N.Y. The umbrella organization for the clubs whether competitive sport is an effective email [email protected]. On- The Tord Gustavsen Ensemble will pres- is the Norges idrettsforbund og olympiske and efficient way to implement social and line: www.auroratheatre.org. ent a concert at Merkin Concert Hall at og paralympiske komité (Norwegian health policy. This results in a tension in the Kaufman Center. Join us March 31 Olympic and Paralympic Committee and the social values of the societal leveling and 100th Anniversary of Bjørnson Lodge at 8:30 p.m. Tickets: $25 per person. To Confederation of Sports, NIF). The NIF competition that is played out in gyms and April 10 purchase your tickets, call (212) 501- has gone through many name and structural fields across Norway. Emeryville, Calif. 3330 or online at www.kaufmancentre. changes since its inception in 1861 but Pacific Lutheran University has hosted a Come and celebrate! The Sons of Nor- org/merkin-concert-hall. For sound clips, essentially serves as the governing body series of symposia since 2003 with different way Bjørnson Lodge is celebrating its visit www.tordgustavsen.com. for all sports in Norway. It also shapes the themes, beginning with the inaugural 100th anniversary at the Hilton Garden health and social policy that works its way symposium of “China: Bridges for a New Inn. Join us for the social at 6 p.m., and Washington down through regional, district, state, and Century.” In January 2005, the theme was for dinner at 7 p.m. Dancing to follow! Norwegian Cultural/Heritage Day municipal levels into the local sports clubs. “Pathways to Peace: Norway’s Approach to Admission is $60 per person. For more March 27 Dr. Skille’s work focuses on how this Democracy and Development.” The purpose information and reservations, contact Seattle, Wash. policy is implemented through the Norwegian of the Wang Symposium is to stimulate Karl Eikeberg at (510) 530-3721 or email The Leif Erikson Lodge invites you to Sports City Program (SCP) in which local serious thinking about current issues and a [email protected]. celebrate with them from 10 a.m. to 4 sports clubs are subsidized by the state to forum for discussion. p.m. The day will include a Leif to Leif provide alternative sports programs targeted Learn more about the Wang Center: 5k Fun Run/Walk, a pickled herring taste- at breaking down class and gender-based http://www.plu.edu/wang-center off, Norwegian treats and food, geneal- barriers. The clubs provide an environment Learn more about the Understanding ogy and family history information, and for youth, especially for inactive youth, the World Symposium: http://www.plu.edu/ more! 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