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Vol. 120, No. 27 July 10, 2009 7301 Fifth Avenue NE Suite A, Seattle, WA 98115 Tel (800) 305-0217 • www.norway.com $1.50 per copy Online News Dateline Oslo Amazing new lookout at Trollstigen Norwegians get tough on biodegradable waste The National Tourist Norway’s near-total ban on Routes Project the dumping of biodegradable finds continued waste came into force on July success with these 1, more than five years after it was first proposed by the majestic mountains Pollution Control Authority. in Romsdal (Ends Europe)

Norway house prices up Se p c i a l Re l e a s e 1.1 percent in June from Reiulf Ramstad Arkiteker May Norwegian house prices rose Trollstigen, in the heart of for the third consecutive month Romsdal, has a new lookout point, in June, with seasonally- reports Aftenposten. This is one adjusted prices up 1.1 percent of the most visited attractions in from May, real estate industry Norway. The mountains which associations reported on encircle the Trollstigen road are Wednesday. On a year-on-year enormous. Names like Kongen (the basis, prices rose 0.8 percent King), Dronningen (the Queen) and in June, the Association of Bispen (the Bishop) confirm their majesty in this mountain world. real estate agents (NEF) and Trollstigeplatået has by far the Association of real estate Photo: Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter AS agency firms (NFF) said. CONTINUES PAGE 4 The look out point is situated by a dramatic mountain pass between the deep fjords that cut into the west coast. Unadjusted prices rose 0.6 percent in June from May. The Election time in Norway Sigrid Undset biography associations forecast housing Election day in Norway is Monday prices to stay flat in 2009, up from an earlier forecast of a 10 September 14, 2009. Voters who live abroad translated to English percent drop given in January. can vote in advance, in person, or via mail, (Reuters) from July 1 until Sept. 4 “Inside the Gate: Sigrid Undset’s What’s inside? life at Bjerkebæk” News 2-3 now available for Business 4 Englsih readers Sports 5 Op-Ed 6-7 Be r i t He s s e n Taste of Norway 8 Managing Editor Travels to Norway 9 Roots & Connections 10 The book, translated by Tiina Faith & Religion Nunnally, has been given the title 11 “Inside the Gate. Sigrid Undset’s Photo: Aschehoug Arts & Entertainment Sp e c i a l Re l e a s e life at Bjerkebæk.” The biography 12 Sigrid Undset (May 20, 1882–June Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs about the Norwegian author and In Your Neighborhood 13 10, 1949) was a Norwegian novelist Nobel Prize laureate was written who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Norwegian Heritage 14 by Nan Bentzen Skille under Literature in 1928. Undset was born in Parliamentary Election Their duty is to represent the the title “Innenfor gjerdet. Hos Kalundborg, Denmark, but her family Education 15 The Storting (Parliament) population of all 19 constituencies, Sigrid Undset på Bjerkebæk.” moved to Norway when she was two is Norway’s democratically corresponding to the 19 counties Skille has for many years been years old. She fled Norway for the $1 = NOK 6.48 elected national assembly. 169 of Norway. The most important actively engaged in disseminating United States in 1940 because of her representatives are elected for activities of the Parliament are to opposition to Nazi Germany and the updated 6/6/09 information about Sigrid Undset’s a four-year period of office. German occupation, but returned after 6/12/09 $1=NOK 6.45 CONTINUES PAGE 4 CONTINUES PAGE 15 World War II ended in 1945. 2 Norge - Uken som gikk Nytt på Nett Nå kan du få billigere hytter ved sjøen Etter flere år med oppgang, sank prisene – Lynskader for 30 millioner for hytter ved sjøen med 2 prosent i fjor. Forrige ukes voldsomme væromslag ble Nedgangen fortsetter i 2009. dyrt for de som ikke rakk å dra ut kontak- ten. I Oslo ble det fredag i forrige uke reg- Mellom 2004 og 2007 steg prisen på en istrert 2.000 lynnedslag i løpet av en time, gjennomsnittlig hytte ved sjøen årlig med 15 ifølge SINTEF. Og hovedtyngden av ska- prosent. Nå synker prisene, og finanskrisen demeldingene kommer fra Oslo-området. får skylden. Skademeldingene begynner nå å tikke inn – Det er litt for tidlig å se hvordan året til forsikringsselskapene. Ifølge bereg- blir, men alt tyder på at hytteprisene fortset- ninger fra If Skadeforsikring vil uværet ter å synke i år. Vi er ikke upåvirket av fin- koste mellom 30 og 35 millioner kroner. anskrisen, sier nestleder i Eiendomsmegler- foretakenes Forening (Eff), Torbjørn Ek, til Sædbank for norske hunder NTB. Alle de seks hunderasene står på Norsk gen- Prisene var i fjor tilbake på nivå med ressurssenters liste over bevaringsverdige 2005 og 2006. Til tross dette økte antall hyt- norske husdyrraser. Lundehund, dunker, ter som ble lagt ut for salg med 40 prosent fra hygenhund, norsk buhund, haldenstøver 2007 til i fjor, viser en analyse Makrosikt har og sort norsk elghund er rasene som står gjort for Eff og nettportalen Finn. i fare for å dø ut, melder Norsk Kennel Prisene på en gjennomsnittlig hytte ved Klub (NKK). Nå jobber NKK og Norsk sjøen, var på vel 1,8 millioner kroner i 2008. Idylliske Lillesand i Aust-Agder kommune har de dyreste hyttene. Foto: Linda Garrison genressurssenter med å opprette en egen De mest populære hyttene er de med stran- sædbank for de enkelte rasene, for å øke dlinje, brygge og kort avstand til sjøen. Med med rundt 5,6 millioner kroner. Tjøme følger mens Mandal ligger i bunn med en gjennom- bestanden, melder NTB. strandlinje øker prisen med hele 35 prosent. hakk i hæl med en snittpris på 5,58 millioner, snittpris på 1,4 millioner kroner. Fredrikstad, Kragerø og Hvaler er kom- Kjempehopp for Frp på ny valg munene som har hatt flest hytter til salgs ved English Synopsis: Last year, 60 percent of the cabins by the water in Norway sold below meningsmåling sjøen i perioden 2003 til 2009. Lillesand tron- the estimated value. From 2003 - 2009, most of the cabins have been for sale in Fredrik- er på toppen over høyeste gjennomsnittpris. Frp fosser fram 4,3 prosentpoeng og får stad, Kragerø and Hvaler. In Lillesand, Southern Norway, the cabins are the most expen- For en hytte i sørlandskommunen må du ut 29,8 prosents oppslutning på en ny menin- gsmåling. Arbeiderpartiet går tilbake 1,5 prosentpoeng, men er fortsatt størst med støtte fra 32,6 prosent av velgerne. Sosial- Toetally UB til topps i Europa istisk Venstreparti går tilbake 0,4 prosent- poeng til 6,7 prosent, mens Senterpartiet En helt ny type ballettsko ga norske Toetal- Toetally er en helt ny type ballettsko som går fram 0,4 til 5,3 prosent. Det viser ju- ly UB en prestisjetung pris i årets EM for både er varm og sklisikker. Den er ment å limålingen Norfakta har gjennomført for ungdomsbedrift. brukes under oppvarming og virker fore- Nationen og Klassekampen. Høyre har byggende på skader. Ballerina-sokken blir støtte fra 13 prosent av de spurte i målin- Det er aller første gang at en norsk un- produsert i Kina. Den er allerede i salg i gen, en tilbakegang på 0,3 prosentpoeng. gdomsbedrift stikker av med en av prisene Norge og England. Tidligere har de fått bal- Kristelig Folkeparti får 5,7 prosent, også under EM for ungdomsbedrift. Dermed lettstjerne Ingrid Lorentzen (foto) til å teste tilbake 0,3, mens Venstre går tilbake 1,8 skapte Kristian Løn, Linnea Bjordal og Vik- sokken. prosentpoeng til 4,6 prosent. Mandat- toria Magnussen fra Vestfold norgeshistorie beregningen viser at de tre rødgrønne med sin innovative ballettsko. Juryen i Rot- English Synopsis: The Norwegian company Toetally UB offers a warm-up shoe for partiene ville fått 78 mandater mot 89 terdam mente trekløveret utgjorde ungdoms- pointe dancers that helps preventing injuries during dance warm ups. Last week, they won til de fire borgerlige partiene dersom det bedriften med størst internasjonalt potensial a prestigious prize in Rotterdam, The Netherlands for their product. var valg i dag. Rødt er inne med to man- blant alle de 33 deltakerne fra hele Europa. dater på meningsmålingen. Partiet får 1,8 prosent (-0,4) og andre partier støttes av 0,6 prosent (-0,5). Leter etter kappløper til Sydpolen Økning i sykefraværet Hundre år etter at Roald Amundsen knuste Det totale sykefraværet i første kvartal Robert Scott på vei til Sydpolen, skal det 2009 er på 7,7 prosent. “En økning på over kappes på ny i Antarktis. tre prosent fra samme tid i fjor er bekym- ringsfullt,” sier en bekymret arbeids- og Ønsker du å oppleve kulde, snøstormer, inkluderingsminister, Dag Terje Andersen. blodslit og milevis med ekstrem skigåing, Det legemeldte fraværet har økt, mens det kan du nå få marerittet oppfylt. egenmeldte fraværet er om lag uendret. I forbindelse med 100-årsmarkerin- Økningen er størst innen næringene bygg gen av den historiske polbragden til Roald og anlegg, transport/lagring og varehan- Amundsen i 1911, skal det arrangeres et nytt del. kappløp til Sydpolen. Derfor letes det nå et- ter en ny villstyring som kan forsvare den Dømt for millionsvindel av Nav norske æren. En 48 år gammel mann fra Kristiansand Polfarer Inge Solheim søker nå nord- er dømt til fengsel i elleve måneder for menn som kan tenke seg å gå bokstavelig talt å ha svindlet til seg nærmere 1 million i skisporene etter en av norges aller største kroner i syke- og rehabiliteringspenger helter. fra Nav. Mannen var i full jobb både som – Dette er ingen kosetur, dette er noe av drosjesjåfør og selvstendig næringsdriv- det mest ekstreme du kan være med på, sier ende innenfor bygg og vedlikehold da Solheim. han mottok stønad fra Nav i to perioder. I 2011 er det 100 år siden Roald Amund- Den 14. desember 1911 var Roald Amundsen og mannskap fremme på Sydpolen. Foto: EPA. I tillegg til fengselsstraffen ble han dømt sen knuste Robert Scott og vant kappløpet til til å betale tilbake 606.230 kroner til Nav Sydpolen. Da skal Norge og England igjen Kontroll Sør og 364.210 kroner til Nav konkurrere om tittelen som verdens fremste English Synopsis: In 2011, a new race will mark the 100 years since Roald Amundsen Kontroll Vest, samt sakskostnader. polarnasjon. Denne gangen deltar det også beat Robert Scott to the South Pole. Norwegian polar explorer Inge Solheim is currently lag fra åtte andre nasjoner. looking for Norwegian adventurers who want to compete in the challenging race.

NORWEGIAN AMERICAN WEEKLY • WWW.NORWAY.COM • JULY 10, 2009 3 Norway in the News Norges Bank signs lending agree- would not want to miss the experience of lin- have a floorspace of 17,000 square meters, mania. (Norway Post / NRK) ing up at the voting booths on election day. with 300 rooms, a restaurant, a spa and con- ment with Seðlabanki Islands (Norway Post) ference facilities for up to 1,000 people. It is Norwegian cinemas sign digital roll- On July 1, loan agreements were signed located on the shore of Rolfsbukta bay, with between Iceland and Denmark, Finland, Aker Solutions earns top OSHA views across the Oslofjord, putting it only out deal with U.S. studios Norway and Sweden respectively. Under the ten minutes away from central Oslo, with On June 24, the Norwegian cinema as- agreements, the Nordic lenders stand ready safety honor in the United States excellent communications. Work on Scandic sociation, Film & Kino, signed a virtual print to provide Iceland with long-term loans to- Aker Construction, Inc., part of Aker Fornebu will start in summer 2010, with the fee (VPF) agreement with five Hollywood talling EUR 1.775 billion. At the request of Solutions, has earned Star membership in the hotel due to open in spring 2012. (Scandic studios, to help finance the world’s first non- the Icelandic central bank, the Norwegian prestigious Voluntary Protection Programs Hotel) commercial national digital expansion. The authorities approved a long-term loan in of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupa- agreement has been reached with Twentieth November 2008 to support Iceland’s eco- tional Safety and Health Administration. The Century Fox, United International Pictures nomic stabilization programme with the In- New royal family member Star certification relates to the site-based Crown Prince Haakon and his family (local distributor for Paramount Pictures and ternational Monetary Fund (IMF). Emphasis project Aker Construction, Inc. is delivering Universal Pictures in Norway), Walt Disney was placed on providing support as a joint have added a pet to the royal household. Mil- for Longview Power, LLC in Maidsville, W. ly Kakao, a four-month old Labradoodle (mix Studios Motion Pictures International, and measure with the other Nordic countries. The Va. in the United States. Aker Construction Warner Bros. Pictures International. The signing of the agreements is a realization of of Labrador Retriever and Standard Poodle), Inc. is the primary contractor for the 769- has settled in well with the royal family, transformation of all Norwegian theatres to the Nordic countries’ pledge to support Ice- MW coal-fired power station being built DCI-compliant digital cinema houses will land. Norway’s share of the loan is EUR 480 news agency NTB reported last week. The for Longview Power, LLC, owned by Gen- Norwegian poodle club appeared dissatis- start later this year after public tenders for million, or about NOK 4.3 billion. The loan Power Holdings, L.P. More than 60 percent equipment and services required for the digi- agreement with Norway is between Norges fied with the choice, expressing concern the of the work is now complete, and scheduled royal mutt could create a surge in demand for tisation process. Costs will be shared by dis- Bank and Seðlabanki Islands, guaranteed by for operation in early 2011, it will be one of tributors, cinemas and Film & Kino. Iceland and Norway. The loan has a matu- the mixed breed, NTB said. Labradoodles the cleanest coal-fired power plants in the are popular amongst celebrities all over the Source: (Screendaily.com) rity of 12 years with an interest-only period United States. (Aker Solution) of five years. Disbursement of the loan will world, reports Aftenposten. The singer/com- be in four equal transactions tied to the first poser Neil Young, golf pro Tiger Woods, U.S. New record for Norwegian four reviews of Iceland’s IMF programme. Prostitutes back on Oslo streets Vice President Joe Biden, top model Christie The total number of passengers flown The same terms apply to all the Nordic loans. The number of prostitutes on Oslo Brinkley and Perez Hilton, are owners of the by Norwegian Air Shuttle in June was close (Norges Bank) streets is nearly back to what it was before popular breed. Jennifer Aniston also received to 977,000, an increase of more than 130,000 the ban on the purchase of sex services was a labradoodle puppy from her ex-husband passengers or 15 percent compared to June introduced last year. The police are surprised Brad Pitt. King Harald V has owned several 2008. This is the highest number of passen- Electronic home voting next but promises quick reactions. “The number English Setters and there is a statue of his gers during one single month in the history The Ministry of Local Government and is surprisingly high, and the customers must father, the late King Olav, accompanied by of the company, and the second consecutive Regional Development is now working on a be caught,” says Chief Inspector Øyvind his poodle, Troll. (Aftenposten) record setting month. (Norwegian.no) plan to test the possibility for allowing Nor- Norgarden to the newspaper. He promises wegians to cast their vote from their home increased patrolling of the streets, even at Romanian criminals crowd Norwe- Eurovision Song Contest Venue for computer at the municipal elections in 2011. night. But he will also check the prostitutes, The Minister of Local Government, Mag- and determine if their residence permits are gian jails 2010 chosen nhild Meltveit Kleppa, is eager to introduce in order. Most of the prostitutes come from In the last three years the number of Ro- Telenor Arena is a multi-use indoor sta- reforms which will increase the interest for Nigeria and Eastern Europe. (Aftenposten) manian criminals in Norwegian jails has in- dium located at Fornebu a few minutes drive elections and for voter participation. She creased tenfold. This is a fact that is worrying west of downtown Oslo. This ultra modern says that the planned test will be carried out both the Norwegian police and the business indoor stadium can seat 23,000 spectators in in a selected number of municipalities in two Scandic adds another hotel community. The police across the country concerts and has already hosted international years. However, Kleppa says security will be On July 2, an agreement was signed be- are now screening Romanian beggars, after stars as Tina Turner and AC/DC. In Norway, given highest priority, to protect the system tween Fornebu Hotell AS and Scandic, con- it has been revealed that some beggars are the arena is famous for being the home pitch of secret balloting. Three working groups firming that the new hotel on Fornebustranda also engaged in criminal activities. Although for last year’s championship football club will now participate in the preparations for will be run by Scandic. Fornebu Hotell AS is not all beggars are criminals, many are using Stabæk. The stadium was opened ahead of the tests, one with representatives from the owned by IT Fornebu Eiendom and Utstill- begging as a cover for criminal activities that the 2009 season in Norwegian football. The largest political parties, one with data experts ingsplassen Eiendom, a Hamar-based prop- often appear to be organized, NRK reports. Eurovision Song Contest Finals will be ar- and one with political analysts. But people in erty company. The Narud Stokke Wiig firm Many have earlier been sentenced for crimes of architects designed the hotel, which will ranged during the last week of May 2010. the street, interviewed by NRK TV, said they of gain in Germany, Sweden and even Ro- (VisitOslo) Subscribe Today! 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You can also find more information on 5415 24th Ave NW, Seattle 98107 For more information about voting by www.valg.no. mail, visit the Norwegian Foreign Ministry’s JULY 10, 2009 • WWW.NORWAY.COM • NORWEGIAN AMERICAN WEEKLY Sp o r t s 5 Tippeligaen Results & Standings Tippe-league round 17 Fixtures & Results Tippeligaen PLD PTS 1. Rosenborg BK 16 38 Resounding victory for Ålesund 2. Molde FK 17 34 7/1 Lillestrøm 3-2 Start 3. Odd Grenland 17 29 j e l l l a v t r ø m s l i his revenge. Mohammed Fellah who came K O S 7/4 Sandefjord 1-2 Odd Grenland Trondheim, Norway off the bench, scored the second for the guest 4. SK Brann 17 26 three minutes into the injury time, but it was 7/5 Lyn 2-2 Stabæk 5. IK Start 17 25 The former Vålerenga striker Alexan- too late. 6. Vålerenga Fotball 17 25 der Mathisen and Johan Arneng struck three Molde maintained their contact with 7/5 Viking 4-2 Lillestrøm 7. Stabæk IF 17 24 times in the first period for Ålesund and did Rosenborg and cut down their lead to four 7/5 Bodø/Glimt 2-4 Molde the ground work in the 3-2 victory against points on the chart with a straight 4-2 victory 8. Viking FK 17 24 his old team mates. The stand in for VIF against Bodø/Glimt at Aspmyra in Bodø. 7/5 Start 2-2 Stromsgodset 9. Ålesunds FK 17 21 keeper Troy Perkins, Øyvind Bolthof had Bodø/Glimt scored the opener in the elev- 10. Tromsø IL 16 18 7/5 Ålesund 3-2 Vålerenga no prosperous match for the guests and did enth minute but Molde recovered only nine 11. Sandefjord Fotball 16 18 a defensive mistake when he tried to pick minutes later and led by the three Senegalese 7/6 Brann 2-1 Fredrikstad 12. Fredrikstad FK 17 18 up a trough ball from Aarøy but hit his own the squad secured all the points. 13. Lillestrøm SK 17 18 right back instead. Mathisen capitalized on Viking battled home a 4-2 victory against the mistake and hammered in the first from Lillestrøm in Stavanger. Viking Coach 14. Strømsgodset IF 17 17 bevel angel for the home side. Ålesund add- Uwe Røsler finally hauls in his first victory 15. FK Bodø/Glimt 17 14 ed in the 23rd minute when Arneng on a run, against his former club Lillestrøm on his 16. FC Lyn Oslo 17 12 met a Mathisen cross, dribbled off a defender sixth attempt. Røsler had to leave Lillestrøm and fired home the second with a left- foot in 2006 and has since then struggled in vain shoot in the far upper corner. Vålerenga re- in the confrontations on the pitch against his duced the advantage ten minutes later on a old club. MULLAVEY, PROUT, GRENLEY & FOE Muri header before Mathiesen struck again An upward Stabæk ran into a punch on the after another Bohltof mistake. 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Doctors put her on antibiotics, “I’m just happy to be where I’m at,” Pet- email: [email protected] • phone: 206.441.9298 and she put down her clubs for 10 days. tersen said. “I thought this was going to take our new address: 7301 Fifth Avenue NE Suite A, Seattle, WA 98115 She still felt rusty, and at the driving a lot longer to come back from.” NORWEGIAN AMERICAN WEEKLY • WWW.NORWAY.COM • JULY 10, 2009 6 Op Ed in subscribing. We usually need about four There are many tales to be told about the weeks notice to send out extra copies for an pioneering days of the oil industry in Norway event. For more information, call our office and as in many cased, there are two sides to Letters to the at (800)305-0217. the stories. In the early days the Norwegian, As for attending the event, we do wish having produced the embarrassing we had the resources to attend all the events Geological statement of 1958, thought we Editor: of Norwegian American interest across the ex-patriots were crazy to think we could find Do you have something to say? Send your letters to: country, but unfortunately, we have a very oil in the North Sea, and even crazier to think Jake Moe, Editor-In-Chief [email protected] small staff and sometimes we just can’t make we could load tankers in that boisterous sea. 7301 Fifth Avenue NE Suite A, Seattle, WA 98115 it to things. This is one of the many reasons we Subsequently, the contributions of ex-patriots are so thankful to our contributors. If you or in exploring, finding building, producing and Dear Editor, time around. someone you know would like to contribute educating are usually glossed over. Why does Norway still have military I am also including a translation of an to the Norwegian American Weekly to cover I say this as a first generation forces in Iraq? Norway’s Defense Minister old homage to Grandmother. Remember, that a specific event, or on a regular basis, please Scandinavian-American. Kristin Krohn Devold has said, “Norway the old Edda (Grandmother) is a recognition contact Tiffanie Davis by phone at (800)305- My father emigrated from Sweden as a has consistently followed the line taken by of the old and the wise, although, this poem 0217 or by email at [email protected]. boy in 1907 and my mother from Farsund, the U.N. and when the U.N. asks the world is not that old, of course. We look forward to hearing from you! Norway at the age of 19 in 1916. They community to support the reconstruction Wishing you a great rest of the summer, met and married in the States, proving that and stabilization of Iraq, we in Norway will Sincerely, Finn! Swedes and Norwegians can get along. wish to respond to that request.” Actually, Finn Hedin I have many close relatives in Norway, Norway’s participation in Iraq is based on Everett, Wash. Sincerely, including two sons who have settled down the U.N. Security Council resolutions 1483 Editor in Stavanger with Norwegian wives. This and 1511 that provides a mandate for the Grandmother is the fist year since retirement that my wife deployment of a multinational force to ensure Recomposed by Finn Hedin, from an old Dear Editor, and I will not spend the summer in Norway, stability and security. Of course, none of this Norwegian poem by Jørgen Olafsson As a veteran of the Norwegian oil due to my wife’s declining health. has anything to do with oil. Iraq is poised named “Gamle Bestemor” adventure, I would like to comment on your to open its coveted oil fields for foreign “40 years of oil” article in your June 26, Sincerely, companies this week for the first time in Grandmother with silver hair, 2009 issue. C.C. Anderson nearly four decades and oil executives are Counting all her many years! 1970. The caption under the photo on Washington State eager to get a foothold in Iraq, but of course Many fall and winter passed, page 1 is questionable. The first Norwegian none of this has anything to do with the But a summer came at last! crude oil commercially produced came from activity of the United States or Norway. Many workdays did you gain, the Ekofisk Field (in which Statoil had no part) Before resigning to the cane! in July 1971 when a taker discharged a token Sincerely, Everything in house and home, cargo to be converted to petrol at the Shell David Moe was a part of all your wisdom! refinery in Tananger. The first production Juneau, Alaska Not forgetting anyone, from discovery to loaded tanker took only 18 when the children came along! months, a record in the industry. Dear Editor, House and kitchen, food and clothes; 1966. The “Ocean Traveler,” like the I’m just returning from a fabulous 100- everything in place, you made, Ocean Viking, was a semi-submersible, year celebration of Sangerfest in Eugene, When you evening-prayers said! floating oil drilling rig, not a platform. Ore., by the Pacific Coast Norwegian Singers 1977. The April 22 incident was not Association, plus the very talented Hauka Dear Finn, an “explosion” nor a “blaze.” It was a male chorus from Norway, led by conductor Thank you for your letter. It’s wonderful “blowout,” i.e. loss of control of a well, and Attention Tove Ramlo-Ystad, plus a fabulous, folk- to hear that this year brought another it never caught fire. The well spewed oil tune fiddler, Thomas Lomundal, as well as successful Sangerfest. until it could be re-capped. Ekofisk crude oil Readers is very light oil, hence much of it evaporated the singers and other instrumentalists. I can An article titled “Sangerfest 2009” was The Norwegian American Weekly is only think of a single disappointment, which, printed in the June 5 issue. The article briefly and there wa no significant environmental on Summer vacation! of course, was caused by ourself, we didn’t discussed the history of Sangerfest, spoke damage. stay in touch with your paper. of the significance of this year’s centennial I was assigned to Stavanger, Norway The former editors of the Western and included information on how to attend in 1970 as a project manager for Phillips No issues will be printed Viking, always made the papers available to this year’s event. We’ve also had Sangerfest Petroleum Co. (now merged with Conoco as July 17, 24, 31 or August 7. the singers at these yearly Sangerfests. And, listed on our events calendar in the paper, as Conoco Phillips) overseeing the placement and operation of the first production platform as you well know, Dr. Knudsen was himself well as online, at www.norway.com, for a You will receive your next issue a member, as well as Director-in-Chief for number of weeks. at the Ekofisk Field. I stayed on for 18 years August 14. this singing association for many years and We apologize that papers were until my retirement in 1988, involved in the he always brought a stack of the papers to the unavailable at the event and hope to make construction and operation of 25 platforms, two undersea pipeline to England and yearly Sangerfest in addition to covering the more available next year. We are happy to Wishing you all a safe event in the paper. supply sample copies of the Weekly for your Germany and processing the plants Teeside, Hopefully, we’ll do a better job next event if some of the attendees are interested England and Emden, Germany. and happy summer!

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Contributing Editors this epic time period is a complete There is so much more that I want honor and joy. We had a great number to do in Norway, my list grows longer Anita Alan Carmel, CA Inger-Torill Kirkeby Miami, FL of letters and phone calls expressing the more I spend behind this desk at Eric Dregni Minneapolis, MN Dagfinn Magnus New Orleans, LA Marit Fosse Geneva, Switzerland Donald V. Mehus New York, NY congratulations to the Weekly for the Weekly. Places such as Ålesund, Heidi Håvan Grosch Sparbu, Norway Berit T. Mesarick Williamsburg, VA accomplishing such a mark , especially Trondheim, Larvik and Kristiansand Victoria Hofmo Brooklyn, NY David Moe Juneau, AK in the middle of this economic all need to be discovered on their Leslee Lane Hoyum Rockford, MN Roman Scott Herre, Norway Else Hvistendahl New York, NY John Erik Stacy Seattle, WA crisis. Hundreds of newspapers have own. And, these are just a few of the Solveig M. Lee Seattle, WA Rolf Kristian Stang New York, NY collapsed and folded during the past locations that have been on my to-do Nina Lichtenstein Hartford, CT Kjell Olav Strømsli Trondheim, Norway 18 months, and during that same time list for months and months. period, we have added 5,000 new Then last week, I received the CORRECTIONS: Norwegian American Weekly strives to make its news report fair and accurate. If you have a readers. It is all because of you our nicest invitation of them all. 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With that I bring my tennis racquet for Decorah-Posten og Ved Arnen, Minneapolis-Tidende, Minnesota Posten, Norrona and every visit to Norway, I get invited to some community tennis with her and Skandinaven come back and do additional activities the doubles partners in the area. How that are sure to be memorable. can you pass up an invitation such as NORWEGIAN AMERICAN WEEKLY, INC. Just the other day, I received a call that! I don’t know who could. from my good friend from Torstein Thanks for allowing me to occupy Proud to bring you the from Telemark informing me that a this chair for the last couple of years Norwegian American Weekly visit to the Notodden Blues Festival is – it has been tremendously fun. And, all arranged with housing, blues tickets I look forward to more great years and even a cold Norwegian beer ready ahead with informative, entertaining, to be enjoyed. All I have to do is get enlightening, timely and just plain myself on a plane and show up to FUN issues of the Norwegian What did you pay for that? enjoy some experiences of a lifetime. American Weekly! Oh, that is such a hard invitation to USD $2.99USD pass up, but unfortunately I have to All the best, $2.00 pass it up this summer. is the median price for is the median price for I also can’t wait to go back and dig Jake Moe mayonnaise mayonnaise further into the heart of the country and in Norway. in the U.S. all of its hiking trails, bicycle roads, ski trails and sea kayak routes. With these activities in mind, it is no wonder that I am extremely anxious to spend

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JULY 10, 2009 • WWW.NORWAY.COM • NORWEGIAN AMERICAN WEEKLY Fa i t h a n d Re l i g i o n 11 In honor and memory of Weekly Wisdom Do you have a loved one or friend who has recently passed? Send a brief memoriam to [email protected]. With Bruce Larson Karyn de Laine Bennett-Lund WRITER • PASTOR • SPEAKER Karyn was a unique person. A co-founder “Handling the Roadblocks” and co-host of “Migrapolis,” NRK’s long- running series on diversity in Norway, she (Continued from June 19) When He found no figs, He cursed the fig helped open people’s hearts and minds to the tree. “May no one ever eat fruit from you lives, successes and problems of immigrants Contrary to much Christian teaching, again.” When the disciples passed by the and other foreigners living in Norway. Karyn there are no good or bad feelings. Some next morning, the tree had withered away did not have a private and a public persona. of us grew up in churches where we were to its roots. At best, we have to say that’s a The same colorful, outspoken, funny, witty, articles to the ACCN Community Guide and encouraged to have only “good” feelings display of ill temper. upbeat, relaxed, caring person Norway had served as emcee once before, wearing andto hide or ignore “bad” ones. But, of On the other hand, His rage against the saw on TV was the one you met in private. her trademark paper hat and red sneakers. course, feelings are amoral. We are judged moneychangers in the temple is an example When she made a commitment, she was on This year’s guide contained no less than two by our actions, not by our feelings, but, of justifiable anger. He found vendors board 100 percent and she always spoke articles crafted with love, respect and pride, with God’s help, we can control our actions. in God’s house making money on God’s her mind. As a broadcaster with over 30 one about Anne Brown, who passed away We need not feel guilty about negative people and He was furious. 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Photos: Tiffanie Davis Left: Reidun Endresen, co-owner of Olsen’s Scandinavian Foods answers customer’s questions about why the store is closing. Top Right: Olsen’s posts a sign in the window letting the neighborhood know Do you have roots in the Møre and Romsdal area? they’re saying goodbye. Bottom Right: The Endresen sisters pose for a photo in 2007. Join us! “I’m sorry they’re closing,” said 50- Ti f f a n i e Da v i s Managing Editor year Ballard resident Boid Ellison, “I’m Mø r e o g Ro m s d a l s l a g going to miss it at Christmas.” Boid said he Though a gloomy future lies ahead for typically made one big trip a year to the store We’re your relatives, your friends, Olsen’s Scandinavian Foods in the Ballard in December to stock up on lefse, pickled your homeland neighbors neighborhood of Seattle, Wash., the store was herring and rullepølse. Boid isn’t alone in bustling on the afternoon of Friday, June 26. his Christmas tradition. Olsen’s often saw Newsletter — Genealogy Assistance — Vennskap Perhaps it was the warm sunshine, or maybe its biggest sales around Christmas time. just the “store closing” sale, but despite the Some have even speculated that the 2008 December snowstorm, might be partly to fate of Olsen’s, customers and staff were all For more information, go to www.moreogromsdallag.org in good spirits. blame for the store’s closing. The deep snow “We’ve been crying, laughing… there’s put many shoppers out of commission during a lot of good memories, but what do you the entire week before Christmas. do?” said Reidun Endresen, who purchased The sisters intended to sell the store The Viking Trader™ the store on Market Street with her sister to family earlier this year, but no financing Anita Endresen in 1997. was available for the small business and We now offer distinctive Norwegian artifacts: The Oseberg Olsen’s was opened in 1960 by Einar ultimately a loan could not be secured. Tapestry of AD 834 reproduced by advanced technology of the “I’ve had the opportunity to get to know Johnsen (originally named B.D.& D), across University of Oslo & the Viking Ship Museum (and sold at the the street from its current location (renamed a lot of great people over the years,” said Johnsen’s Scandinavian Foods when it Anita Endresen back in November 2007 at Museum). Fine pewter pieces from Norway’s distinguished metal relocated in 1963). Olsen’s Holiday Open House. smiths, including the whimsical Viking Ship bowl. Norwegian In 1972, Einar retired and moved back Olsen’s Scandinavian Foods will Viking King Figurines, historically accurate, artistically designed, & to Norway. Reider Olsen purchased the store be missed by many but the memories of and continued the tradition of providing the shopping there and the hospitality of the hand painted.Visit us at www.vikingtrader.net local Scandinavian community with quality owners, will not soon be forgotten. Or call toll-free1.800.842.1676 products such as fishcakes, meatballs, pickled The store is expected to close later this herring, sausage and more. month. In the meantime, the Endresen sisters Einar’s son, Erik Olsen took over in have left Ballard with this message on their SeaMates Consolidation Service, Inc. 1992 and eventually sold the store to Anita doorfront: and Reidun Endresen in 1997. Previous to “It is with deep regret we announce, Ocean Freight Consolidators for Household Goods, owning the shop, the sisters had worked after 49 years of business, we at Olsen’s Personal Effects and Commercial Cargo Scandinavian Foods are closing. The decision there since in 1978. to Scandinavia and other Worldwide Destinations Roda Molvik Gaenz, who immigrated to close has been a difficult one. As you may from Leknes, Norway with her family in have heard we have been attempting to sell 316 Main Street, East Rutherford, New Jersey 07073 1954 has been coming to Olsen’s for years. within the family. However, for various Tel: 1-800-541-4538 • Fax: 1-201-460-7229 reasons, this is not possible. We would like “My mother, who passed away last year, www.seamates.com her and I, this was our outing. They would to thank all of our wonderful and valued warm up our fishcakes for us and we’d go customers for your continued support and Contact Sig Samuelsen: [email protected] down to the waterfront to eat. It was a special commitment throughout the years. Without memory.” you we would have never had so many great LEWIS O. TITLAND Quality Accounting & Tax Services for: For many, Olsen’s has been an institution memories and experiences. We hope to Certified Public Accountant Small businesses in Ballard, one of the last tangible reflections encounter you in future endeavors and you (206)789-5433 Individuals like to extend a warm ‘thank you’ to you all. of the neighborhood’s Scandinavian 3824 18th Ave Specialized Assistance heritage. Sincerely, Reidun and Anita Endresen” Seattle, WA 98119

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Photo courtesy of the Royal Norwegian Embassy. Opening of ‘Kristin Jarmund Selected Works’ at Catholic University, June 17. Left to right: Eva E. Madshus, Senior Curator with the Norwegian National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design, A Waterfront View of Akershus Fortress. architect Kristin Jarmund, Professor Rauzia Ally, Ambassador Wegger Chr. Strommen.

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Dear friends, A beautiful day in Vigelandsparken. We rounded off our last column realizing that a lot of work is still left before we can all i s a a n e o r t e l l i yard where I was to have my first taste of L J P take a well-deserved summer vacation. And Bradenten, Fla. fresh-from-the-ground potatoes and so much reflecting on the past months it was a good more. This was one of the spots where I thing that we were under no illusions that After the initial excitement and would cultivate my own love for gardening. Photo courtesy of the Royal Norwegian Embassy. spring would quietly ease into summer. Announcement of essay contest winners at preparation for our trip to Norway, we finally Meanwhile, up in the loft, there was no While the first quarter of the year was American University, April 29. Winner Alex Thorp landed at Fornebu Airport. Roundtrip fare hot water. You had to cook it first. The main filled by visits from Norwegian officials, past and Ambassador Wegger Chr. Strommen. was $699 for the four of us. We headed over living area was comprised of a small and very months have seen us hard at work planning to Pappa’s parents’ house where Mamma, cozy living area and dining room, itty-bitty including four concerts at three different several public events. Coordinating events Alex and I would meet them for the very first kitchen and two bedrooms. The water closet venues. requires a lot of leg-work, which is why it time. and a portion of the loft used for storage For the first time, two Norwegian bands is always helpful to share the workload with We had plenty of transatlantic had a separate key. You could get there one performed at Nordic Jazz. New York-based excellent local partners. communication before we got there. My of two ways, through a secret passage way group Bjørn Solli Quartet, founded by One such excellent local partner is brother and I practiced written and oral from Bestefar’s room or by entering from Norwegian guitarist Bjørn Solli, played at American University, which the embassy Norwegian skills by writing letters and the top of the landing by the main door. I the Embassy of Finland, while Nils Petter collaborated with on an essay contest this dictating cassette tapes we sent over to say all this, because I used to get so spooked Molvær and Arve Henriksen gave a concert spring. AU students were encouraged to Bestemor og Bestefar (Grandmother and out going to the bathroom at night, and in at House of Sweden. Both performances submit essays focussing on climate change, Grandfather) Gronner. For Pappa, it was a the dead of winter, it was made even worse were very well received, and Nordic Jazz as and the announcement of the two winners sweet homecoming celebration. For us, the in the bitter cold. I was so sure the boogey a whole was a resounding success, with more took place at the AU campus on April 29. fairytale became reality! monster was going to get me! Looking down than 600 people attending. The prize was a trip to the Norwegian Bestemor and Bestefar lived on over the winding spiral staircase in the dark It hasn’t been all cultural affairs Polar Institute in Tromsø in August, where Josefinegaten in Oslo. This is right up the sort of sent me over the edge, ok? recently, however. Continuing the stream the winners will get a chance to learn even street from the famous Bislett Stadium, home One of the sweetest memories, at first of visitors from Norway, recently appointed more about the effects of global warming in of the 1952 Winter Olympics. In the years to sight, were the beds. I had never slept in a State Secretary Gry Larsen arrived in D.C. the Arctic. The embassy was astounded at come we would spend many ice cold winter feather bed before or used a dyne (feather on June 24 for meetings at the Department the quality of the essays, and Ambassador days attending speed skating races. In the down comforter), nor had I tried to go to of State, as well as visits to think-tanks Strømmen was delighted to declare Alex summer, we went to some of the track and sleep at night in the Land of the Midnight Center for American Progress and Brookings Thorp and Noah Chutz as the winners. field meets and soccer matches! Mamma Sun! My brother and I slept in Bestmor’s Institution. Embarking on another joint foray, and I would sit on either side of Pappa during room. Picture a bed with all crisp, white All meetings reflected the State the embassy collaborated with Catholic those soccer matches and literally pound linen and lined with a fluffy dyne. Throw in Secretary’s emphasis on human rights issues, University of America on the opening of Pappa’s knees with our fists when we got a few humongous feather pillows, dive into and the trauma inflicted on women during the Norwegian architectural exhibit “Kristin caught up in the excitement of the games. bed and toss one more dyne on top of it all. war. The visit also proved valuable for the Jarmund Selected Works” at their campus on Sweet memories there for sure…. Well, I died and went to heaven, ok? And embassy staff, as Ms. Larsen gave us all a June 17. I wanted to set the scene for you about don’t forget the dynetrekk (feather down thorough briefing on her priorities as she Wanting to kick off the exhibit in style, where Bestemor and Bestefar lived, for their comforter cover)! settles into this new role. the embassy had invited local architect surroundings have impacted and changed me So you get into bed, all cozied up in As July is now upon us, the activity firms and students to a lecture and opening in wonderful ways. Environment has such a the covers and, well, the sun just doesn’t level at the embassy will drop somewhat. reception. Ambassador Strømmen opened profound impact on things you take with you go down, it’s still light out… late at night. With the majority of staff at the Ministry of the event, before Eva Madshus, Senior the rest of your life, don’t you think? They What to do? For first timers, this is a huge Foreign Affairs in Oslo going on holiday this Curator at the Norwegian National Museum owned a two-story apartment building that adjustment! You cover the skylight with month as well, those who are still around at of Art, Architecture and Design and Kristin also had a third loft apartment. They lived towels, and call it a night. the embassy must cope as best they can. We Jarmund gave a presentation of Norwegian in the loft. In addition, they also Once we recovered from our first bout are aware that the emails we send back home contemporary architecture. The stunning owned a smaller building where they rented of jet lag, the family went on a whirlwind might not be answered for some time. And exhibit will be open for the public until out apartments. Lastly, there was a carriage tour of Oslo. We went to a church service at considering the hectic first half of the year, late September, when it travels to McGill house, and eventually, our kittens would Akershus honoring immigrants. We had the that isn’t an entirely unwelcome situation. University in Montreal. come into the world right there. The property distinct honor of going to Frognerparken and The same week as this exhibit opening, was huge and surrounded by beautiful roses participated in a wreath laying ceremony at Sincerely, the embassy also organized Nordic Jazz and bushes. Out on the front lawn, there were the Lincoln Monument. Then we had our first Anne Myklebust Week in collaboration with the other Nordic pine trees. We planted those in memory glimpses of the Kon-Tiki, Fram and Viking Cultural Affairs Officer, Royal Norwegian Embassy embassies. Nordic Jazz is a yearly project of Pappa’s brother, Bjorn, who tragically Museums. We got to see all of Akershus that has developed from a single concert at passed away when he was way too young. fortress and the Norwegian Folk Museum. House of Sweden into a week-long affair Bestefar kept a vegetable garden in the front At first sight, Norway was amazing! JULY 10, 2009 • WWW.NORWAY.COM • NORWEGIAN AMERICAN WEEKLY Ed u c a t i o n 15 New homes for orphans Events on Norway.com Norwegian university students give new hope to young children in Thailand For more information on these and other events visit us at: www.norway.com/calendar.asp Be r i t He s s e n Managing Editor Does your organization have an event coming up? Would you like to have it added to our events calendar? Send an email to Christy at [email protected] or give us a call at 1(800) 305-0217. Five architecture students at NTNU Iowa Association will hold the 10th anniver- (Norwegian University of Science and 43rd Annual Nordic Fest sary celebration of the Norway Lake Log Technolog) in Trondheim have created a July 23-25 Church in August 2009. Featured speaker non-profit humanitarian organization called Decorah, Iowa on Sunday afternoon will include Gary TYIN Tegnestue. They have designed and Join us to celebrate the spirit of Norway! Gandrud, Norwegian Honorary Consul to built a library and an orphanage in Thailand. In 2009, Nordic Fest will celebrate its the Midwest. Friday night’s vesper service The main driving force behind the USD 43rd anniversary. Since 1967, over 1 1/2 will be led by Pastor Dean Elton Johnson $10,000 project was to somehow recreate million visitors from throughout the coun- and Sunday morning’s 10:00 am worship what these children would have experienced try have attended our festival. Your whole will be officiated by Bishop Jon Anderson in a more normal situation. family will enjoy delicious food, tradi- of the SWMN Synod of the ELCA and TYIN built six woven bamboo huts, Photo: www.inhabitat.com tional crafts, a colorful parade, lively en- former member of Crow River Lutheran dubbed Soe Ker Tie, or The Butterfly Huts These butterfly bamboo homes are hope for Thai tertainment, and our Saturday night torch- Church near Belgrade. For more infor- because of their “winged” appearance. orphans. light parade and fireworks. “Northern mation, visit http://www.nllha.org/index. The huts were designed with the children’s decay. deLights” will begin with Thursday night html happiness and health in mind. As simple as “After a six-month long mutual learning opening ceremonies, followed by two full these new dorms may seem, they provide process with the locals in Noh Bo we hope days of fun activities for the whole fam- something wonderful for a growing child—a that we have left something useful behind. ily. For more information, visit us online New York space to call their own to learn, sleep and Important principles like bracing, material at www.nordicfest.com! Nordic Noir-Crime Series play. This small luxury is one that so many economization and moisture prevention may Through July 13 take for granted but makes a huge difference possibly lead to a more sustainable building MAINE New York City, N.Y. in the development and happiness of these tradition in the future,” says TYIN of their Lobster Fest with the Maine Nord- Scandinavia House continues with the young children. experience. menn ever-popular crime series, Varg Veum, Aside from giving 24 orphans brand To balance out the success of their August 1 featuring film adaptations of Norwegian -new homes, the huts are pre-fabricated and endeavor, they also point out a negative assembled on site with sustainability in mind. Bailey Island, Maine writer Gunnar Staalesen’s crime nov- aspect of the project. Since most of the Most of the bamboo used is harvested locally The Maine Nordmenn will hold their an- els. During the last two decades Gunnar materials used are delivered by the Karen and woven in the same way that is traditional nual Lobster Fest on Aug. 1, from 11 a.m. Staalesen has published 13 Varg Veum National Union on the Burmese side of the to the area. The special flapped roof of the to 5 p.m., at the home of Sally and Charlie novels and 2 collections of short stories, border, their dependency on tropic timber Soe Ker Tie House is conducive to natural Abrahamson on Bailey Island. The menu and has become a household name with has led to a line of difficult and complex ventilation. Since the roof also collects includes lobster, salads, corn on the cob, the Norwegian crime audience. In 2004 problems, which they hope to find solutions rainwater, areas around the huts are more rolls, and desserts furnished by mem- Varg Veum was honored as the Norwe- for in the future. useful during the rainy season, and water bers. Tickets are $25 for Sons of Norway gian crime hero of all time. Staalesen is Read more on Archdaily. can be stored during drier periods. Using members, $30 for non-members. All are known for his talent to create complex and com and Inhabitat.com foundations cast in repurposed tires, each welcome. For more information, contact exciting crime plots, and at the same time hut is raised above ground level preventing Sally Abrahamson at (207) 833-2419. displaying a consciousness of the social injustices through his lone-wolf hero. For issues that could arise due to moisture and Minnesota more information, visit www.scandinavia- Sigrid UNDSet … Literature in 1928. 78th Annual Norway Day house.org. (…continued from page 1) July 12 Presenting the book, the publishers, Minneapolis, Minn. Washington litterary production. Aschehoug write: The Norwegian National League of Min- Viking Days Behind her reserved exterior, Undset was a person with an intense emotional life nesota will host its 78th annual Norway July 11-12 About Undset Sigrid Undset (1882-1949) was forced and a rich creative disposition. Concealed Day Sunday, July 12 at Minnehaha Park in Seattle, Wash. by World War II and the Nazi invasion to inside the gate at Bjerkebæk in Lillehammer Minneapolis. This day-long event brings The Nordic Heritage Museum’s annual Vi- leave her native Norway. She went to the were a luxuriant garden and a home filled together some of the best and brightest king Days Festival celebrates its 26th anni- United States but continued to support the with books and children, hard work, sorrows entertainment talent in the Norwegian versary July 11-12. This eventful weekend resistance movement. After the war she and joys. Especially striking is the story of American community. An open-air Chris- offers unique Scandinavian entertainment, returned to her country and received the the children at Bjerkebæk, which presents an tian worship service opens the day at 10:30 food, arts and crafts, merchants, and real Grand Cross of St. Olav for her writing and unforgettable portrait of a mother who felt a.m. Entertainment begins at noon with the Vikings, only seen in Ballard! Our Taste her patriotic endeavors. Her later works are the greatest concern for her offspring but was barnetog children’s parade. Music, song of Scandinavia will represent each of the determined by the experience of her religious also burdened by despair. and dance follow for the remainder of the five Nordic countries. Admission to Vi- conversion and are chiefly apologetic in It is the connection between the afternoon. For more information, contact king Days is free, so bring your family character. “Gymnadenia” (1929) [The Wild successful and the difficult sides of the Shirley Evenstad, (612) 861-4793. and friends to this great event! For more Orchid], “Den brænnende busk” (1930) [The Nobel Prize winner’s life that Nan Bentzen information, please call (206) 789-5707 or 6th Annual Midtsommer Celebration Burning Bush], “Ida Elisabeth” (1932), and Skille conveys as she steps inside the visit www.nordicmuseum.org. July 16 “Den trofaste hustru” (1936) [The Faithful gate at Bjerkebæk and enters Undset’s Wife] deal with contemporary subjects. home. Combining the utmost probity and Excelsior, Minn. Centennial Kickoff for Sons of Norway “Madame Dorothea” (1939) is a historical earnestness with a lively narrative and sense Join Norway House for the 6th annual District 2 novel. Her biography of Catherine of Siena of humor, Bentzen Skille offers the reader a Midtsommer Celebration in Excelsior, July 12 was published posthumously in 1951. Sigrid portrait of Sigrid Undset that has never been Minnesota! This “all things Norwegian” Blaine, Wash. Undset is the author of the autobiographical seen before. festival celebrates Norwegian culture and Join us for a fun-filled Sunday to start off volumes, “Etapper” (1929 and 1933) [Stages lifestyle. Includes a banquet and recogni- the 100th annivesary party for the Sons of on the Road] and “Elleve aar” (1934) [The For more information visit: tion of outstanding Norwegian-American Norway District 2! Joining in for a year of Longest Years]. She won the Nobel Prize in Aschehoug.no and Nobelprize.org. elected public servants, presented by Hon- celebration are District 6 and 7, formerly orary Consul General Walter Mondale. of District 2. The party begins at 9:30 a.m. Honorees include Anderson Kelliher, Mc- at the Peace Arch Park, including games, a ’ Collum, Moe, Quie, and Sabo. For more potluck lunch, Queen for the Border Fes- Don t forget! information, visit www.norwayhouse.net. tival, and a kite-flying contest. For more The Norwegian American Weekly is taking a summer break. information, visit. www.sofn.com. 10th Anniversary of the Norway Lake No issues will be printed Log Church July 17th, 24th, 31st August 15-16 or August 7th. Norway Lake, Minn. We’ll see you again August 14th! The Norway Lake Lutheran Historical NORWEGIAN AMERICAN WEEKLY • WWW.NORWAY.COM • JULY 10, 2009 No one fl ies to Scandinavia more often than we do. By the way, “Velg” means Velg.choose in Norwegian. As in, sometimes you need the highest comfort level, other times a low price, and many times both. That’s why SAS offers three levels of comfort: Business, Economy Extra, our premium economy class and Economy – it’s your choice!

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