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Vol. 123 No. 45 December 7, 2012 Established May 17, 1889 • Formerly Western Viking and Nordisk Tidende $1.50 per copy News in brief Find more at blog..com Not enough for Christmas? News A new book about HM King Tariffs cut on Harald and his career as a sailor shows that the sport has been a imported place for the king to relax, unwind pork to ensure and be himself. It’s on the water where the king has been able Norway will have to just be Harald. “He doesn’t want to be the king there,” says enough ribbe for author Jon Amtrup to VG. The Christmas book talks about a situation at sea where there was no hierarchy, but a place where everybody was VG equal and helped each other. (Norway Post) Anticipating a shortage of International Relations ribbe from Norwegian pigs, the Ukraine’s Prime Minister was on Norwegian Agricultural Author- an official visit to Norway for ity (Statens landruksforvaltning – the first time. The Norwegian- SLF) lowered tariffs on imported Ukrainian business forum pork to ensure that Norwegians marked the historic visit. Sectors will have enough of the traditional like energy, fish and seafood, dinner item for Christmas celebra- shipbuilding, IT and tourism were tions. highlighted during the meeting “The retail sales of pork are as interesting areas for enhanced a big item, and we are not able to Photo: Tine cooperation. “Ukraine’s certainly It is traditional to serve ribbe for dinner on Christmas Eve in Norway. an interesting country for See > RIBBE, page 6 Norwegian industry and we hope that the new free trade agreement between Ukraine and EFTA countries can contribute to more Heritage and war Success in Houston diverse trade and better conditions for trade and investment in A portrait of a veteran and a museum 71 Ukraine. We are already seeing Transatlantic a positive trend in trade between years after the Pearl Harbor Attacks Science Week Norway and Ukraine so far this year,” says Norwegian Trade and goes to Texas Industry Minister Trond Giske. (Nordic Page) Fredrik Nordbø Royal Norwegian Consulate General

What’s inside? This year the Transatlantic News 2 – 3 Science Week was hosted for the first time in Houston, lasting an Business 4 entire week from Monday Nov. 12 Research & Education 5 to Friday Nov. 16, where over 600 Opinion 6 – 7 See > HOUSTON, page 6 Taste of Norway 8 Travel 9 Roots & Connections 10 U.S. ski triumph Obituaries & Religion 11 U.S. Nordic ski Arts & Style 12 Photo: Lars Wanberg Wally Ruud leaning on the wheel of the old Fire Wagon inside the Northwood Pioneer women take World In Your Neighborhood 13 museum, Northwood, North Dakota. Norwegian Heritage 14 Cup medals arrie anberg Sports 15 L W John Erik Stacy N.D. Contributing Editor Seattle, Wash. $1 = NOK 5.6354 Not so often these days can to launch WWII at Pearl Harbor in updated 12/3/2012 American women have started one visit with WWII veterans to Hawaii on December 7th. this cross country ski season with In comparison hear their stories. Veteran Wally Ruud, age 91, an extremely strong showing. So Not surprising, either, when has a bundle of stories to tell, in- 11/3/2012 5.7328 far, the U.S. ladies have taken three 6/3/2012 6.1235 one considers that it was 71 years Photo: HollySkis.blogspot.com ago when Japan attacked the U.S. See > HERITAGE, page 13 See > SKI, page 15 From left: Jessie Diggins, Holly Brooks, 12/3/2011 5.7849 amd . 2 • DECEMBER 7, 2012 NORWEGIAN AMERICAN WEEKLY NYHETER FRA NORGE Nyheter Fabian Stang åpner dørene på julaften Alene i julen Oslo-ordfører Fabian Stang (H) tar utfor- – Jeg burde reise dringen fra Julesentralen og åpner dørene 112.000 nordmenn skal for en ukjent gjest på julaften. – Reidun på Før kronprinsesse Mette- være alene på julaften 88 satte jo virkelig i gang noe, da hun satte inn en annonse og sa «jeg vil være sammen Marit dro til India for med noen i jula». Jeg synes det er flott at hun å passe et vennepars VG gjorde det. Jeg tror det har vekket mange av oss, sier Stang. Han og familien skal feire surrogatbarn, diskuterte Over en halv million nordmenn har en jul på hytta ved Skeikampen i nærheten av hun turen med kronprins eller annen gang feiret julaften alene, viser . – Så jeg har sagt at hvis noen ny VG-undersøkelse. Mange opplever en- i det området er ensomme, så er de hjertelig somheten som svært lite hyggelig. VG velkommen til oss, sier ordføreren. Det er En stor meningsmåling som Infact har vel å merke ikke meningen at alle interes- utført for VG, viser at Reidun Synnøve Orest Det går fram av en uttalelse publisert på serte i Lillehammer-traktene skal danne kø (88) forrige uke rørte ved noe da hun fortalte Slottets nettsider. utenfor hytta til Fabian Stang. Han har via hele Norge at hun gruet seg til nok en ensom VGs julesentral meldt seg til Røde Kors’ «Etter å ha diskutert spørsmålet med jul. Tre prosent av de spurte skal feire ju- besøkstjeneste. Så er det opp til Røde Kors å mannen min, tok jeg min beslutning. Han laften i ensomhet. Det tilsvarer 112000 nor- koble gjestfrie hjem og hytter sammen med var enig i at jeg burde dra», forteller kro- Foto: Gisle Oddstad / VG dmenn over 18 år, ifølge Statistisk sentral- dem som ønsker noen å feire jul med. nprinsessen i meldingen. Her er kronprinsesse Mette-Marit og kronprins Haakon på vei til en privat middag i Jakarta forrige uke. byrå. Hele 14 prosent, tilsvarende 553.000 (VG) Mandag ble det kjent at kronprinsesse nordmenn over 18 år, har en eller annen gang Mette-Marit i oktober reiste til India for å feiret julaften alene. En hel del av dem synes Opptil 88 millioner fat olje funnet ved passe på et vennepars tvillinger som ble født fedrene og kronprinsessen de beste skussmål. dette har vært en lite hyggelig opplevelse. Visundfeltet av surrogatmor i landet. Det homofile paret Nydelige mennesker, sier Dr. Aggarwal ved Marit Hermansen er leder i Norsk forening Operatøren Total E&P har funnet olje nor- fikk ikke visum i tide, og dermed reiste kro- Manav Medicare Center til Haugesunds avis for allmennmedisin. døst for Visundfeltet i den nordlige delen av nprinsessen - som har diplomatpass - i for- da han fikk se bilde av kronprinsessen. Hun bekrefter at ensomheten gjerne Nordsjøen. Foreløpige beregninger av stør- veien for å ta seg av barna. Kronprinsesse ble mandag hyllet fra oppleves som aller verst i julen: – Når alle relsen på oljefunnet er mellom 4 og 12 mil- Etter å ha passet barna på klinikken flere hold etter den hemmelige turen. er samlet, er ensomheten størst. Julen er en lioner standard kubikkmeter, eller mellom Manav Medicare Centre i to dager, fraktet – Jeg mener hun gjorde det man kan øn- familiehøytid i Norge. Samtidig er det en 25 og 88 millioner fat, melder Oljedirektor- hun barna til et ukjent sted i New Dehli, der ske at alle gode venner gjør i en sånn situ- forventning om at julen skal være en lyk- atet. Rettighetshaverne til feltet planlegger hun overleverte barna til annet barnepass. asjon. Når foreldrene ikke fikk visum, er å bore en ny letebrønn i nærheten av fun- kelig og gledelig tid, som også kan gjøre ju- 27. oktober dro hun tilbake til Norge. jeg sikker på at de var i en vond situasjon net. Brønnene er boret om lag 30 kilometer len vanskeligere for dem som er samlet. Vi På klinikken fikk de ansatte først i dag mens barna var alene på sykehuset. Da dro nordøst for Visundfeltet og ligger rundt 185 opplever på legevakten at julen er en spesielt vite at det var Norges fremtidige dronning kronprinsessen, og det synes jeg er flott, sier kilometer nordvest for Bergen. Totale utvin- vanskelig høytid for dem som har det van- som var på besøk. De trodde hun var en Høyres helsepolitiske talsmann Bent Høie. nbare oljereserver på norsk sokkel er bereg- skelig fra før, sier Hermansen. barnepike sendt av de forsinkede foreldrene. net til 4.250 millioner standardkubikkmeter, English Synopsis: HRH Crown Princess Mette-Marit tilsvarende 26,7 milliarder fat. – Men hun var jo så jordnær! Tenk at vi took a secret trip to India in October, which has only English Synopsis: A survey reveals that up to 112,000 (VG) har hatt en prinsesse her! Og jeg kan gi både recently been revealed by the palace. Norwegians will spend Christmas alone.

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The Indian department of programs Indian emigrates sent a representative to the Norwegian Embassy in New Dehli Marit Fosse “Africa for Norway” has a message: on Saturday, and asked for the couple’s Geneva, Switzerland Norway is a freezing cold country, and its release. The department also requested that residents need radiators to stay warm and not the couple should not be sentenced, even On Nov. 21, the news came from the die of frostbite. if they are found guilty. “This treatment is World Trade Organization (WTO): Norway The YouTube video, which has over shocking, from our point of view,” says offers another contribution of NOK 3.5 mil- 250,000 views, is a parody of Live Aid, and defense attorney Adeline Brenden-Veisal. lion to WTO training programmes for devel- challenges the stereotypical images of Africa Photo: Africa for Norway “These are extremely responsible people oping countries. Today’s contribution is to needing rescue from developed countries. who have followed all the rules and done the Standards and Trade Development Facil- It was created by a group of South African ton Post. as they were told. In response, they have ity (STDF) and the WTO Trade Facilitation students with support from the Norwegian “The way Africa is portrayed in the me- been placed in a cell and have had their Negotiating Group Fund. Students’ and Academics’ International As- dia is often excessively negative and con- passports taken away,” Brenden-Veisal A first donation of NOK 1.5 million sistance Fund (SAIH). flict-oriented. This makes people get tired of says to Aftenposten. (about CHF 250,000) was granted to the The video has gone viral, and has gar- hearing about it, as it is presented as if noth- (Norway Post) STDF, for food, animal and plant health nered international media attention by the ing improves. All the positive things happen- BBC, NPR, The Guardian and the Huffing- ing falls through,” said Sindre Edland-Gryt, Afghanistan: More unrest after See > WTO, page 11 See > AFRICA, page 5 Norwegian withdrawal The Taliban have become more active in the Faryab province, after the Norwegian Giving up on troops there were withdrawn recently. A living monument This was revealed in the semi-annual Defense Report which was presented on Friday. It says the Taliban wants to test the Statfjord field named E.U. dreams Afghan Army to see if it is able to handle a national cultural the security situation in the area on its Norway’s pro-European own. Norwegian Defense Chief Harald monument Union organization Sunde says there is a demanding security gives up battle for situation, since there is an ongoing power Statoil struggle between different ethnic groups membership in the region. The last 300 Norwegian troops from the Mayanmar base returned On Nov. 29, the Statfjord oil field was to Norway at the weekend. inaugurated as a national cultural monu- NTB (Norway Post) ment at the Norwegian Museum in Stavanger. The Directorate for Cultural Photo: Harald Pettersen / Statoil After 18 years of struggle for Norwe- More Swedes “exported” to Norway Heritage has chosen the field as one of sev- The Statfjord C . gian E.U. membership, Europabevegelsen NRK reported a couple of weeks ago, the eral symbols significant in the development (European Movement) changes its focus to Swedish town Søderhamn has started to of modern Norway. working on issues related to European co- sponsor unemployed youth who wish to Eirin Sund, member of the and – The barrier-breaking giant.” This exhibi- operation. travel to Norway in the hopes of finding a deputy chair of the energy and environmental tion provides an insight into the development Opposition against Norwegian mem- job. The youth get free housing in Norway committee, presided over the official inaugu- of the field, its geology, the people who work bership in the E.U. is stronger and more for a month, and are offered assistance with ration of Statfjord as a cultural monument. on its three platforms, and also a little about substantial than ever, and Europabevegelsen finding a job in Norway. This has turned “Statfjord has helped shape Norway as the future of Statfjord. believes that the debate is dead. out to be a success. So far, 95 per cent of an energy nation and Statoil as a company,” In conjunction with the inauguration of Now newspaper Klassekampen writes the youngsters have been employed, and said Sund. the field as cultural monument, a new web- the group will no longer prioritize its efforts now several other towns in Sweden will She was also officially opening the Pe- site has been launched that fully describes for Norwegian membership in the E.U., and jump on the bandwagon. troleum Museum’s new exhibition “Statfjord (Norway Post) See > MONUMENT, page 7 See > E.U., page 11 with the Weekly this season! Give the gift of heritage with $45 for new U.S. subscriptions, including digital-only our special Christmas offer – $65 for Canada and $165 for Int’l subscriptions Cozy up and SAvE! Sorry, not valid on renewals. Offer good through Dec. 31, 2012. Name: ______Address: ______City/State/Zip______Phone: ______Email: ______Join our newsletter? Y N Is this a gift? ______Given by: ______Message: ______

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If you can’t sleep at night, you’re not tary jobs, and this increases the risk of devel- alone. Around 10 percent of the popula- oping obesity and sleep apnoea. tion suffer from insomnia, where you have – The disease is a major cause of the trouble falling asleep, wake up frequently at many traffic accidents on American roads, night, and still feel tired when the morning Sivertsen says. comes. As for insomnia, drug use can cause – When you feel tired and indisposed, problems. Sivertsen’s studies show that sed- your performance at work suffers, says atives can cause users to feel less rested dur- Børge Sivertsen, professor at UiB’s Depart- ing the daytime. ment of Clinical Psychology and senior re- – Sleep medication may work in the searcher at the Norwegian Institute of Public short term, but after six weeks of use we no- Health. ticed a decrease in deep sleep. Sleep may be Sleep apnea is a more severe problem, uninterrupted, but you may not necessarily affecting four to five per cent of the popula- get quality sleep, he says. tion. Sufferers can stop breathing for up to 40 seconds several times during the night, Testing every treatment there is putting a huge strain on the heart. As a result, Sleep disorder sufferers are often major they have many micro-awakenings that stop healthcare users, which leads to an increase them from reaching deep sleep. in social costs. – When you feel bad, you will try every Bad night, bad day treatment there is. There is an overconsump- According to the sleep scientist, a tion of alternative methods amongst insom- recently-published study from the United nia sufferers. They often consume too much Photo: RelaxingMusic / Flickr States puts the annual losses from insomnia alcohol and visit their GPs, psychologists, Sleep disorders lead to 253 million days of sick leave a year in the United States alone. alone at 63.2 billion US dollars annually. physiotherapists, and chiropractors more Only a third of this was due to actual absence often. from work; two thirds was due to a loss in Sivertsen wants insomnia treatment productivity while at work. to become more accessible, and to include – An Australian study found that about cognitive behavioural therapy. two per cent of Australia’s GDP is lost due to – Several recent studies show that the Student-Faculty sick leave caused by insomnia and sleep ap- Internet can be used to offer good and cost- nea disorder. This shows how common these effective methods of treatment. This is par- diseases are and how much they affect work, ticularly true in areas where sleep centres Research Sivertsen says. are few and far between, he suggests. At PLU, rigorous academics and a caring community Danger on the roads This article was first printed in UiB’s ensures challenge and support for every student In their own ways, each sleep disorder research and education magazine Hubro in- also has a strong impact on accident statis- ternational 2012/2013. Translated from the tics. For example, lorry drivers have seden- Norwegian by Sverre Ole Drønen.

< AFRICA From page 3 statement. 3) The media must show respect and ethics in their reporting. communication adviser in SAIH, to Aften- 4) Aid must be based on real needs, posten. not “good intentions.” The group draws on four key objectives “We have managed to make a cool vid- for the purpose of the video: eo and it’s insanely fun to see the response. 1) Fundraising and aid should not be Social media has an x-factor that makes it based on simplistic stereotypes. not always easy to tell how it will work. But 2) Better information about what’s go- now people are spreading so entirely at their ing on in the world. “We want to see more own initiative, and it shows that many rec- nuances. We want to know about positive Chemistry Professor Neal Yakelis and Chelsea Berdahl in the Rieke Science Center ognize the stereotypes produced,” conclud- laboratory. developments in Africa and developing ed Edland-Gryt. countries, not only about crises, poverty and AIDS. We need more attention on how To watch the video and learn more CHALLENGE SUPPORT SUCCESS western countries have a negative impact on about the project, visit http://www.africa- developing countries,” said the group in a fornorway.no. See also: editorial on page 6! PLU We’ve gone digital! Tacoma, Washington www.plu.edu 800-274-6758 If you are a print subscriber, you can access the digital edition for free! Email [email protected] for details 6 • DECEMBER 7, 2012 NORWEGIAN AMERICAN WEEKLY OPINION

< HOUSTON An opinion column about current issues in Norway From page 1 Join the conversation! participants convened on how best to further On the EDGE collaboration between Norway and the U.S. in research, technology, innovation and high- Pictures of the world in transition: Radi-Aid and Why Poverty? er education. RORG.no This was the 11th installment of the Sci- ence Week conference, which was organized this year by the Norwegian Consulate Gener- The Norwegian organization Stu- ment with the motto “Stop the pity, unlock in weekly newspaper Ny Tid in February al of Houston, in close cooperation with the dents and Academics’ International Assis- the potential: build a future, not a stereo- 2008, adviser Sindre Olav Edland-Gryt Norwegian Embassy in Washington, D.C., tance Fund (SAIH) and Operation Day’s type”) will help ensure that “poverty por- wrote: Rice University, MD Anderson Cancer Cen- Work (ODW) have had tremendous suc- nography” is replaced with more authentic “Telethon imagery is not in Africa’s ter, the Research Council of Norway and five cess with the video “Africa for Norway” and honest approaches to cooperation and best interest, but rather an obstacle to Norwegian Government Ministries. which places a critical focus on charitable global advocacy.” long-term development.” Over the course of the conference the concerts’ distorted images of Africa. At And the forthcoming “Why Poverty?” “People are tired of it being such a participants joined the many different ses- the same time, the international venture movement, beginning soon, is an example simplified representation of what is hap- sions that TSW12 had to offer, which in- “Why Poverty?” is beginning to air their pening in African countries, and it kind cluded two plenary luncheons with keynote series of documentaries on television sta- of feels good to laugh about it now,” says speakers, three special sessions, several pub- tions worldwide. With a critical look back Edland-Gryt in Aftenposten in a comment lic lectures, no less than nineteen workshops, at 1985’s Live Aid concert, we can pose on “Africa for Norway.” Maybe this also combined with dinners and receptions. new questions about poverty, such as: how helps explain the enormous interest in the Among the participants, well over 200 much profit is fair? video. were Norwegians who flew in to Houston Meet “Radi-Aid,” A campaign that Swedish Television (SVT), describes to get a unique opportunity to meet old and asks you to send your radiators to frozen it this way: new contacts from the U.S., especially in the Norwegians -– and to think about “pov- “Our image of Africa is famine, war, Houston area. erty pornography” in a new way, as Ka- AIDS and dictatorship. The images of tie McDonough explains the “Africa for poverty and distress have for a long time Several participants at TSW12 are lead- Photo: Screenshot / Africa for Norway ers central in shaping the agenda for research Norway” campaign in the progressive and Radi-Aid campaign t-shirts show up in the Africa for been burned into our retinas and have and innovation within the main themes of liberal online magazine Salon. The cam- Norway video. You can watch the video yourself at become synonymous with an entire con- TSW12: Energy and Health/Medicine. paign was developed by SAIH and ODW www.africafornorway.no. tinent. Meanwhile, large parts of Africa Norway was represented by Minister in collaboration with partners in South Af- have undergone a radical change. The of Research and Higher Education, Kristin rica. After discussion on BBC Africa, the middle class is gaining ground in many Halvorsen, and Minister of Health and Care video has gained tremendous attention and of just that. places, especially south of the Sahara.” Services, Jonas Gahr Støre, five rectors from has been named the weekly video of Al- While money-raising campaigns and With the video catching on as it has, it the top Universities of Norway, the leader of Jazeera News. Anja Bakken Riise of SAIH celebrity charity events for the benefit of may also be that it reflects a world turned the Research Council of Norway, the U.S. explains to Dagsavisen: the poor call us to give (for example, the upside-down: economic growth in Africa Ambassador to Norway and the Norwegian “The point is not to lampoon the West Live Aid concert of 1985), “Why Pov- and emerging economies in the South and Ambassador to the U.S., and a range of other for raising money for a good cause; but erty?” encourages us instead to ask ques- East, while parts of Europe have been hard leaders within academia, industry and public rather to point out the incorrect interpreta- tions. A series of documentary programs hit by economic crisis. administration. tions of a problem and the overly simplis- on international development issues, “The social crisis, mass unemploy- The Minister of Health and Care Ser- tic solutions to the problem.” which were broadcast on NRK2 in the last ment and young people without hope pro- vices focused his keynote speech on future Not only has the video been praised week of November, wase a critical retro- duces hatred and intolerance in Europe,” challenges within health, both nationally at home by both the Minister of Interna- spective on Live Aid and gave viewers in- wrote Secretary Torgeir Larsen in an ar- and globally, where he underlined the value tional Development Heikki Holmås (SV) sight into complex relationships. ticle in Dagbladet the week of Nov. 27, of cooperation to help handle problems like and politician Morten Høglund (FRP), it’s Criticism of charity concerts and fun- and on Nov. 23 Aftenposten stated that vaccination in developing countries, preven- within a week received mention on the draising for the benefit of the poor is by “the Portuguese are running away to their tive health, and care for the elderly. BBC and a number of national and inter- no means new. Ten years ago, the British old colonies.” Unless measures such as The Minister of Research and Higher national media sources, and been seen by volunteer organization VSO had a show- “Radi-Aid” and “Why Poverty?” win ac- Education chose to elaborate on the impor- over one million people worldwide. down with Live Aid in the report “The ceptance for a new understanding of what tance of cooperation between the US and A web survey started by the Huff- Live Aid Legacy.” In the foreword, VSO influences development, future parenting Norway within research, innovation and ington Post shows that an overwhelming CEO Mark Golding wrote: around kitchen tables in Africa may turn higher education. She pointed out that it is majority of their readers believe that the “We have taken part in an intricate our current worldview upside-down: important to invest in exchanges between ac- criticism from “Radi-Aid” is correct, and dance that has sacrificed long-term - ef “Eat your food! Think of the starving ademics at all levels, especially researchers, that most charity ads that ask for money forts to build balanced views in favor of children in Europe!” to give them more opportunity to complete are based on the exploitation of stereo- short-term gains in fundraising and self- bigger projects across national boundaries. types, which the campaign wants to fight. promotion.” On the U.S. side, Dr. Subra Suresh’s Will the campaign work? McDonough, in In Norway, Norwegian organizations The RORG network is a network of speech was one of the highlights. The Di- Salon, concludes in her commentary: SAIH and ODW have filed similar criti- Norwegian NGOs engaged in development, rector for the National Science Foundation “Radi-Aid may be a parody, but that cism, including in connection with the an- education and raising awareness in Norway. (NSF) gave an excellent keynote speech does not mean it will not be able to have nual telethon on NRK. “Our picture of the Visit their website at rorg.no, among the about the future of American research, and a real effect. Slowly, promotions like this South” was the title of the SAIH campaign largest websites in Norway on global devel- pointed out interesting possibilities for coop- (and others like Mama Hope – a move- in 2007, and in a comment on the telethon opment issues. eration with Norway. 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Comments, suggestions and complaints about the opinions expressed by the paper’s editorials should be directed to the editor. versity, Dr. Robert Detrick, the Director of research for the National Oceanic and Atmo- < RIBBE “The primary goal for us is to ensure “Ribbe is very cheap in the first place. spheric Administration (NOAA), Dr. James From page 1 Willerson, President of Texas Heath Insti- that there is enough product in the market,” If you are looking at in real terms, ribbe tute, Dr. Bobby Kapur, Director of the Cen- says Weie. costs the same now as it did in the 1980s… supply enough Norwegian pigs to meet de- ter for Globalization at Baylor College of Nortura, the Norwegian company that Anyone who wants ribs can get them,” said mand for ribs,” said Harald Moksnes Weie, Medicine, Houston, and Dr. Donald Eigler, produces the brand Gilde, is typically re- Strand. head of the Norwegian Agricultural Author- Fellow of the American Physical Society, sponsible for all other meat producers who ity. and the 2010 Kavli Laureate in Nanoscience. have access to the meat market demand, but The tariff for ribs is reduced to NOK 38 In addition to focusing on innovative not when tariffs are lowered. per kilogram until Dec. 19, compared to the DON’T FORGET! leadership within research, TSW12 also “There is such a demand of pork that usual tariff of NOK 64.96 per kilogram, SLF featured the researchers themselves, which we must have the imported pork. We butcher ALL subscribers have full writes on its website. added greatly to the academic weight of the what we manage before Christmas… but Ribbe, the loin rib of pork, is a culinary access to our new digital conference. There were over 150 individual only 13 percent of the pig we can use. We mainstay on the Christmas Eve table in many edition! Email kelsey@ presentations over the course of the week, think it is good that the tariff is reduced,” Norwegian homes. After the highly publi- made by researchers and innovators, who said Eli Strand, head of Nortura, told VG norway.com to activate cized butter shortage of Christmas 2011, the had the chance to discuss a range of central Nett. your account. SLF response is proactive in responding to Tariff reductions, however, will not lead See > HOUSTON, page 15 fluctuations in supply and demand. to lower prices for pork, she believes. 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Comments, “The first thing we had to do was to find “It is by all means a field that is still the field and its installations, as well as pro- suggestions and complaints about the opinions viding technical documentation and outlin- sensible ways of limiting the selection of flourishing,” he added, referring to Statf- expressed by the paper’s editorials should be directed material at hand,” explains Finn Krogh, cu- jord’s late phase. to the publisher. • Norwegian American Weekly is ing important events in Statfjord’s history. published weekly except the first week of the calendar rator of the Norwegian Petroleum Museum. 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Half a teaspoon of hartshorn can substitute for 1 Astrid Karlsen Scott is the author of the “Ekte Norsk Jul” series, highlighting Norwe- teaspoon of baking powder. gian Christmas customs and traditions. Her books can be found at www.nordicadventures. com or amazon.com. NORWEGIAN AMERICAN WEEKLY DECEMBER 7, 2012 • 9 TRAVEL Paddling Lysefjord Four men and their kayaks take on Norway’s destination fjord in a week-long adventure

Mark Treleaven-Jones Wales, United Kingdom

Preparation the tip of South America, or gnarly expedi- “No, no, no! That will never do! Back tions to the Arctic or Antarctic. Never had to the drawing board!” With a very loud and we read a published account of a group of disgruntled sigh, I empty my 17-foot Valley inexperienced, but well meaning, group of Aquanaut sea kayak for the third time. Out friends setting out on their first expedition. comes a week’s supply of, well, everything I But we had all been/were members of a spe- could think of needing for a week whilst liv- cialist unit at work and understood the mean- ing out of a kayak. Tent, sleeping bag, self- ing of careful planning, team work and com- inflating mattress, pillow, head-torch, stove; mon sense which was to stand us in good it seemed never-ending. Surely I needed stead. something more akin to my late father’s 36- foot “Gentleman’s launch” than a mere 17- Friday, May 2 foot long torpedo to store all this stuff. Did I I awoke at 6 a.m. and sleepily emerged even need all this stuff? from the tent to a beautiful, still, sunny morn- The trip had all started as a bit of a day- ing. Although our side of the fjord was still in dream some months earlier. Being a rela- shadow, watching the sunlight slowly creep- tive newcomer to the sport of sea kayaking, ing at a snail’s pace across the vertical rock I was learning slowly, having progressed faces opposite our campsite was mesmeris- from a Canadian canoe, to kayaks and then ing. At this time of the morning the fjord was sea kayaks with my two kids. After dabbling at its best with the water flat calm with no briefly with a local canoe club, we decided wind whatsoever, though I had a hunch this we had far more fun teaching ourselves on wouldn’t last. I have always loved the reflec- the lakes and beaches of North Wales, with tion of wilderness panoramas in mirror like the odd foray to my in-laws summer cottage waters, but when the scenery is so breath- in Norway. taking it is taken to a whole other level. Once I eventually hooked up with Dave, an again, I was the first up, which was rather old work colleague and now retired. He unusual for me, I am most definitely NOT a and his brother, Gareth, had both been sea morning person. However, this fine morning kayaking for some time and “took me under saw me rod in hand skipping gaily down to their wing,” as it were. I am by no means the shore for a spot of fishing. Thankfully, a gnarly, weather-beaten hero kayaker, the I caught nothing. I say thankfully because I stuff of legend, but I progressed from small think dragging a poor innocent fish out of its jaunts around a nearby headland to 20-mile natural habit to either unceremoniously bash paddles. it over the head, or watch it slowly suffocate, Another work colleague, Ian, was a reg- would rather have spoiled the moment. It ular partner, and what we lacked in knowl- sounds very clichéd, but I was overwhelmed edge and experience, we made up for with a with a sense of belonging and being, at one gung-ho attitude and buckets of luck. with nature. So much so, it was a bit of a dis- In 2000, to “take a break from it all,” I appointment when the others started to stir. jumped on my trusty Honda CBR1000F mo- Today was to be the day of the big push torcycle and headed for Norway, a country to Lysebotn. We had limited time due to the which holds a special place in my heart, but restricted ferry service from Lysebotn dur- that is another story, as is the tale of my bike ing the out-of-season months. If all went trip. One thing I did do during the short trip according to plan, we would make Lysebotn was to hike up to the iconic Preikestolen, or and take a ferry back out of the fjord as far pulpit rock. This is a promontory with a 600 as Oanes, which would still leave time for a meter sheer drop into the waters of Lysefjord couple of days paddling before returning to below, and photos of it regale much of the Stavanger. tourist literature for Norway, usually with Although it was hard going, the small some brave-hearted souls (complete idiots) highlight of the morning was paddling be- sat or stood on the very lip. Although I al- neath Preikestolen. Also known in English lowed myself a respectable two to three me- as either Preacher’s Pulpit, or Pulpit Rock, ters safety margin from the edge, the views Preikestolen is a sheer cliff which drops 604 from the top really are breathtaking, with meters into the fjord. The promontory itself astounding views toward Lysebotn, the vil- is separated by a wide crack from the rest of lage right at the far end of the fjord. After the surrounding heights, which you must leap that trip, I visited Norway very regularly, ei- across to get to the edge of the cliff. There ther alone or with my Norwegian partner and will come a time when this big chunk of rock our three children. In 2007, I returned to Pre- actually breaks away and falls into the fjord ikestolen with my partner and the kids and, below but, thankfully, not in the foreseeable whilst taking in the views from the summit, future, so you should be okay paddling be- decided there and then I wanted to paddle low it for a few years yet. Although hugely up Lysefjord or, more to the point, I would impressive when stood at the top looking paddle up Lysefjord! down, when paddling beneath, the scale of When I returned home, I quickly con- the place as a whole was so massive that it tacted Dave, Gareth and Ian to put my sug- was lost in the vastness of the rock wall over- gestion forward. It was eagerly accepted by looking the fjord. all, so game on! There was, admittedly, an Enjoy this excerpt? To read Mark’s element of trepidation. We had all been fol- entire account of the adventure, and to get Photos: Mark Treleaven-Jones lowing the various stories in the mainstream tips on undertaking your own kayaking ad- Top: The author takes a picture of the giant Lysefjorden Bridge. Ccnter: Looking up towards Preikes- kayaking magazines, tales of mammoth trips ventures, visit his Facebook page at https:// tolen, the little nub sticking out just to the left of the center of the cliffs. Bottom: Early morning in the around the islands of Japan, New Zealand, www.facebook.com/ThoughtsOfNorway kayakers’ campsite. A still morning in Lysefjorden. Barneblad 10 • DECEMBER 7, 2012 NORWEGIAN AMERICAN WEEKLY ROOTS & CONNECTIONS Norwegian American Weekly Cartoon of yesterday Photo of the Week Puzzles with Sölvi Dolland

Photo courtesy of Steinar Opstad The Norwegian Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Mr. , has recently visited the U.S. and one of his stops was in North Dakota. Their rapidly growing production of oil and gas also involves the large Norwegian oil company Statoil. One of the important days in his program was at University of North Dakota (UND) and he also participated in meetings and reception hosted by Nordic Initiative in Grand Forks. “It was a very positive and successful visit,” says Nordic Initiative chair Mr. Bruce Gjovig. He is also Director and Entrepreneur Coach for Center for Innovation at UND. The Minister focused on the Norwegian involvement in U.S. oil and gas production and was also very interested in Norwegian – U.S. higher education relationships. He therefore visited with Norwegian students and faculty at UND and discussed the ongoing very good relationship between UND and especially The American College of Norway in Moss, Norway. The photo: Nordic Initiative Meeting, Grand Forks where educators met with Minister Ola Borten Moe, Norway. From left Bruce Gjovig, Chair, Nordic Initiative & Director, UND Center for Innovation; Tami Carmichael, Director/Professor of Humanities & Integrated Community Connections Studies, UND; Melissa Gjellstad, Professor of Norwegian Languages, UND; Ola Borten Moe, Minister of Petroleum and Energy; Bard Larsen, Avinor AS at UND Aerospace; Eirik Hor- NEW FEATURE! verak, Avinor AS at UND Aerospace; and Tori Johnson, Director of Special Education, Grand Forks Public Schools.

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Lyle A. “Abe” Abrahamson was born troleum and Service Technology. in Scandia, Minn., on January 18, 1932, to Retirement gave Abe time to pursue his For the past 25 years I have been can be accomplished with a simple invita- Anfred and Bertha (Magnuson) Abraham- interest in genealogy. After a large amount of in charge of cooking the Lutefisk at our tion. At other times, it may mean leaving son. Following graduation from Forest Lake research of his family history, he compiled a churches’ Lutefisk dinner. As our group ones comfort zone and changing things High School in Minnesota in 1948 he en- book detailing his father’s family in Sweden of volunteers has aged, we have begun in order to appeal to a younger group of tered the University of Minnesota graduat- and Minnesota. In another booklet, he put to- to worry about who will carry on the lu- people. ing in 1953 with a degree in Chemical Engi- gether the story of his parent’s life. tefisk dinner tradition. When one of our The good news is that unlike a Lu- neering. His military service in the U S Army Abe was passionate about animals and key committee members retired a few tefisk dinner, we are not alone in the task from 1953 to 1955 included a tour of duty volunteered in many capacities for their ben- years ago, the pressure was on to recruit of keeping the Christian church alive. in Korea. While in the Army he acquired the efit. In recent years he frequently transported some younger people. There are not many We have a powerful helper in the person nickname “Abe” from his fellow soldiers. animals for Washington County SPCA to young people who attend the dinner. How- of God’s Holy Spirit. If it was only up to His career with Phillips Petroleum Company PetSmart and Spay Oklahoma in Tulsa. ever, when we called upon them to help, us, we would have much more to worry began in June 1956. He worked at the refin- Abe passed away on November 8, 2012. the results surprised us. Almost without about. When I started out in the ministry ery in Phillips, Texas, and the Copolymer He will be most remembered for his wry exception, they said that they would love nearly 50 years ago, many people were Plant in Borger, Texas. It was while working sense of humor, his few magic tricks, his to help. For this reason, our Lutefisk din- predicting the demise of organized Chris- there that he met the woman that would be kindness and willingness to help others and ner now has a solid future. tianity. Fortunately, God continues to use his wife for over 48 years Clova (Castlebury) his large collection of moose memorabilia. As a retired pastor, I visit many dif- our imperfect human institutions to keep Jones. He transferred to the Patent Licens- Abe is survived by his wife Clova of the ferent congregations as I fill in for pastors the Gospel alive in the world. Every Sun- ing Division of Phillips Petroleum Company home; his son Mike Jones, daughter-in-law when they go on vacation. In most of the day in thousands of churches across our in Bartlesville, OK in 1962, a job which Bonnie and grandson Dylan Jones of Cedar congregations that I serve, the majority of country people continue to hear the Gos- required him to frequently travel. He and Park Texas; sister-in-law Theresa Landers those who attend are older adults. I often pel preached and continue to receive the Clova were married during the time he was of Tulsa; brother-in-laws: Kenneth (Suzie) worry about the future of these congrega- Holy Sacraments. We might worry once on long-term assignment in Japan and they Castlebury of Tomball, TX, Glen (Carol) tions and about who will carry on once in a while about the future of the church, lived there in Nagoya until they returned to Castlebury of Austin, TX; and Lee Manross their current members are gone. Like our but we know that God will never abandon Bartlesville in 1965. of Austin, TX; aunt Ruth Anderson of Scan- Lutefisk dinner committee, these congre- us in this enterprise we call the Christian From June 1980 until January 1984 he dia, MN; cousins; nieces and nephews and gations need to pay attention to getting Church on earth. worked as a process engineer in Ekofisk op- many friends. younger people involved. Sometimes this erations based in Stavanger, Norway. Then In lieu of flowers, memorial contribu- returning to Bartlesville, he resumed work tions may be made to Washington County < WTO in the Patent Licensing Division and worked SPCA, 16620 State Hwy 123, Bartlesville, From page 3 meetings of the Negotiating Group on Trade until his retirement in April,1988. After re- OK 74006 or Animal Rescue Foundation of Facilitation. Facilitating trade is about ratio- tirement, for the next four years, he worked Bartlesville, PO Box 3292, Bartlesville, OK standards, for 2012. The STDF helps devel- nalizing and simplifying international trade on various contract projects with Phillips Pe- 74006. oping countries improve their expertise and procedures in order to allow for an easier their capacity to analyze and implement in- flow of goods and trade at both national and ternational standards on food safety and ani- international level, with the aim of maintain- mal and plant health. The STDF is a joint ini- ing a coherent, transparent and predictable tiative of the World Trade Organization, the framework for trade. < E.U. World Health Organization, the World Bank, From page 3 still believes that membership is the best so- Overall, Norway’s contributions to the lution. the World Organization for Animal Health, various WTO trust funds have reached about and the Food and Agriculture Organization. opens its group to E.U. opponents. “But since it is not possible to discuss CHF 23.2 million. WTO Director General A second donation of NOK 2 million “We recognize that the debate about this today, it’s important to work for knowl- Pascal Lamy declared, “I welcome Norway’s (approximately CHF 328,000) was donated Norwegian membership is dead at the mo- edge and cooperation on other fronts,” said contribution, which demonstrates Norway’s to the Trade Facilitation Negotiating Group ment, and that we operate in a political Methi. commitment to help developing countries Fund for 2012-2013. It provides resources situation which makes it necessary to think Not so fast, says some youth members integrate in the global economy and take for capital-based officials from developing again,” said Kirsti Methi, secretary-general of the organization. better advantage of the multilateral trading countries to participate in Geneva-based of Europabevegelsen. “We’ll get it sometime. Norway is lo- system.” “We go from being an organization that cated where it is located, and the E.U. will has fought for Norwegian E.U. membership not disappear. Those who think that the Leif erikson Lodge 2-001, sons of norway to changing our focus to a European move- debate about Norwegian membership is ment that works with the broader European dead are wrong,” says , Culture, entertainment and fun for young and old – Come join us! leader of Unge Venstre (Young Liberals) to December 8 cooperation, including Norway’s relation- Julebord at Leif Erikson Lodge. $30 adults. Reservations by ship to the SCANDINAVIANE.U.,” she says. Klassekampen. CHRISTMAS MUSIC 12/5 to (206) 783-1274 (No 2nd Saturday Kaffestua, Youth Mehti stresses that Europabevegelsen Group or Happy Hour). December 9 3 to 5 p.m. Children’s Julebord: Santa Claus, Christmas Goodies, Walking Around the Christmas Tree, Treat Bags, Scandinavian Hour Christmas Raffles. Children $1, Adults $5 With host Doug Warne December 12 A Scandinavian Hour Christmas 5:30 p.m. Happy Hour. 6 p.n. Membership Dinner (to benefit with lots of holiday music! Bergen Place mural). 7 p.m. program – Dean Adams’ book “4000 Hooks.” 7:30 p.m. Membership Meeting Saturday, Dec. 15 & 22 at regular time, 9 – 10 a.m. PST Questions? Need membership Exercise Class -- every Wednesday at 10 a.m. 45-minute “Fit After 50” $3/each. Kaffestua -- Scandinavian Holiday info? Call (206) 783-1274 Monday through Friday (except holidays) 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Donation. Special present from Scandinavian clubs with holiday music Leif erikson HaLL, 2245 n.W. 57tH st., seattLe, Wa 98107 Monday, Dec. 24, 12 – 2 p.m. PST Sounds of a Scandinavian Christmas The 50th annual special present from our family of friends! Access your digital edition – free for subscribers! 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CALIFORNIA tion at 6 p.m. Dinner seating at 6:45 p.m. Juletrefest Scandinavian House, 58 Park Avenue, December 15 at 38th St. Musical performance: Santa Vista, California Lucia, Norwegian singer/songwriter Si- 3 p.m. at Norge Lodge. Come one, come lya. Silent auction. For more information all, come all ages! Craft projects, story email [email protected] or call told by James Lucas, cookies and rice (212) 885-9737. cream, singing, dancing, drinks and Santa. Bring your children, grandchil- Lucia Pageant and Christmas Dinner dren and great grandchildren if you’ve December 9 got them. Celebrate Christmas Norwe- Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, N.Y. gian style! Kids are free; 12 and up are Hosted by the Swedish Folkdancers of $6. Reservations by Dec. 10, please. New York. Held on Sunday afternoon, Mail reservation and money (note kids Dec. 9, from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Danish age and gender) to: Nola Rosdahl, 1357 Athletic Club (DAC), 735-65th Street Eagle Rock Lane, Escondido 92026. Or (between 7 & 8th Avenues), Bay Ridge, call Laurel Beale: (760) 749-7775. Brooklyn, NY 11220. Scandinavian and American Dance music will be provid- IOWA ed by “Smörgåsbandet” with Jeanne & A Scandinavian Christmas Concert Wayne and there will be a Folkdance ex- December 20 hibition. Reservations (718) 748-7844, Decorah, Iowa price $30.00 per person (dinner, tax & Andrea Hoag, Loretta Kelley, and Char- gratuities). Information 516-593-5791 lie Pilzer represent the very best of tradi- http://www.skandjam.com/PAGES/ SFDNY.html tional Scandinavian music this side of the Photos courtesy of Thor A. Larsen “pond.” They are based in the Washing- Author Dennis Nils and the cover of his debut novel, BWLF, a Norse-lore infused adventure. ton D.C. area and have have performed VIRGINIA / D.C. METRO AREA at concerts and dances across the U.S. A Scandinavian Christmas Concert and in Europe for over 25 years. At Be- December 12 Tacoma Park, Maryland Thor A. Larsen tania Church (sponsored by Vesterheim Fishkill, N.Y. Museum) at 7:00 p.m. Tickets available Andrea Hoag, Loretta Kelley, and Char- at the door. Cost: $15. lie Pilzer represent the very best of tra- ditional Scandinavian music this side of Dennis Nils Drogseth – using his pen Norwegian roots run very deep in Den- MINNESOTA the “pond.” They are based in the Wash- ington D.C. area and have performed name, Dennis Nils – along with publisher nis. His grandfather, Eistein Odd Drogseth, Nordic Julekonsert Trapdoor Books recently launched “BWLF,” an artist and architect, came from the Oslo December 16 at concerts and dances across the U.S. and in Europe for over 25 years. 7:30 his first of eight novels he has written over area to New York, and after a few years in Minneapolis, Minn. the last 30 years. Very positive reviews have Brooklyn, settled in Woodstock, N.Y. with Featuring the voices of Mindekirken p.m. at International Music Traditions at Tacoma Park Community Center 7500 come from Woodstock Times of Woodstock his wife and son, Dennis’ dad. Eistein Odd Choir & “Lucia” Singers, Norwegian N.Y., his former home; New Hampshire’s (E.O.) bought a farm on a mountain and ef- Glee Club of Minneapolis, American Maple Ave. Call message line at (301) 960-3655 or email [email protected]. Wire, near his current home; as well as four fectively created a Norwegian community Swedish Institute Male Chorus, Saint best five-star ratings from Amazon readers which became known as the Yerry Hill Road Paul Swedish Male Chorus, American $15 adv, $20 door, students $10 advance, $15 door. certainly have been an inspiration for Dennis Norwegian community. Dennis’ dad had a Swedish Institute, Cloudberries and Pau- to get more of his books published. Norwegian fish importing business which line Fjelde Daughters of Norway Dame- Briefly, “BWLF” is a story which in- led to Dennis spending a summer handling kor. 2 p.m. at the Norwegian Lutheran WASHINGTON Norwegian Male Chorus Winter Concert cludes political intrigue in Alabama, “sci- sardines, etc at the fish market in Bergen. Memorial Church, 924 East 21st St. fi twists,” several murders, and the entry After living in Bergen County, N.J., Freewill offering / refreshments after the December 9 Ballard First Lutheran Church of “mythical heroes doing battle with evil Dennis moved to his grandfather’s farm in concert. For more information, call the Join the Norwegian Male Choruses of forces.” Dennis does considerable research the 1970s, absorbing the Woodstock culture church at (612) 874-0716 or visit www. Seattle and Everett for their winter con- for his books and, in this case, he taps his and more Norwegian-American culture. mindekirken.org cert, “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of knowledge of Norwegian mythology, such Dennis is conversant in and reads Norwe- the Year.” You will hear some favorite as Norse god Loki, his experiences in vis- gian. A Scandinavian Christmas Concert iting his mother’s family home in Alabama Dennis wanted to instill a strong feeling December 21 Christmas tunes in both English and and interest in the political process in the of Norway to his bride, a native of Wood- Minneapolis, Minn. Norwegian, and of course there will be U.S. Dennis’ life-long interest in the impact stock, N.Y., so he decided that they would Andrea Hoag, Loretta Kelley, and Char- time for a sing-along and the reading of of nature on humans, a view developed in take a postal-boat cruise along the west coast lie Pilzer represent the very best of tra- the Christmas story with audience par- part from his youth in Woodstock, N.Y., is of Norway all the way up to Hammerfest, liv- ditional Scandinavian music this side ticipation in the singing of familiar car- evident in this novel. ing in a modest cabin. They have been back of the “pond.” They are based in the ols/hyms during the reading. Begins at 4 Dennis’ primary career is in IT manage- to Norway a number of times, especially to Washington D.C. area and have have p.m. $10 donation at door. For more in- ment and corporate communications, having the Oslo region where Dennis has a number performed at concerts and dances across formation, email bobsings@gohuskies. had experience at IBM, Cabletron of N.H., of relatives. the U.S. and in Europe for over 25 years. com. and in recent years at EMA, where he is a Amongst the other seven books Dennis At Mindekirken, 7 p.m., tickets available Vice President. has written which have not been published at the door. Cost: $15. Visit www.mind- Annual Nordic Christmas Fest Writing has always been a passion for yet, he is currently focusing on three nov- ekirken.org for more information. December 15 Tacoma, Wash. Dennis, and shortly after graduating from els which “involve politics, forming a series NEW YORK Come to Pacific Lutheran University for Yale in 1969, he started writing for local he calls ‘The Midnight Quarter.’” Dennis a Scandinavian holiday buffet and musi- publications in Woodstock, N.Y. In order to “hopes that “BWLF” will build some mo- NACC Julebord sharpen his writing craft as he worked in the mentum and help him develop a following December 18 cal entertainment. Reservations required. New York City, N.Y. Scandinavian Cultural Center members: corporate world, he was a very active reader for future publications.” A sumptious holiday dinner buffet with $35, non-members: $40. 6 p.m. in the of Mark Twain, N. Hawthorne, Melville, with your favorite Scandinavian delica- Scandinavian Cultural Center. Plan now South American and European writers as To purchase Dennis Nils’ book BWLF, cies catered by Smörgas Chef. Recep- to attend this unforgettable evening of well as Henrik Ibsen. visit www.amazon.com. fun, food and fellowship. Send your event to [email protected] or call (206) 784-4617 Connect with Norway and the Norwegian-American to be added to the Norwegian American Weekly! Event listings are free, but space is limited. Please contact us at least one month prior to event. community every Friday by subscribing to the Weekly NORWEGIAN AMERICAN WEEKLY Online: blog.norway.com/category/norway-in-the-us DECEMBER 7, 2012 • 13 IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD Viking changes hands 100-year-old replica Viking ship goes to Friends

Photo: Perry Straw Photos: Lars Wanberg Above: Judge Hon. Sophia H. Hall (center) with members of FOVS including President Lorraine Left: Spinning wheels brought from Norway by early North Dakota settlers were a highly valued Straw, Hon. Perry J. Gulbrandsen (left of center), Honorary Consul General Paul S. Anderson (right family belonging, now objects of beauty as heirlooms in the museum. Right: The Northwood Pioneer of center). Inset: a photo of the ship from the 1893 World Columbia Exposition. Museum in Northwood, ND houses a vast array of Norwegian-American artifacts from early immi- grants and their descendants.

Ken Nordan Batavia, Ill. < HERITAGE wood have provided funds for student train- “Trusteeship of iconic 1893 Viking ship the Americas, and an important event in the From page 1 ing scholarships that support digital media as transfers to Friends of the Viking Ship with shaping of Chicago history, the 1893 World a way to develop heritage tourism. Requests execution of agreed order.” Columbia Exposition, which was held just cluding being a Navy gunner on a gunship for similar funding are pending from local “The Viking ship is in the hands of the 22 years after the Great Chicago Fire. off the shore of Japan in a diversionary ac- banks, credit unions, and community organi- people who value it most.” Landmarks Illinois, in 2007, declared tion when the B-29 aircrafts flew overhead zations to sustain regional digital storytelling “New trustees hope to restore replica of the “Viking” one of ten most endangered to drop the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and in short films to preserve and promote ethnic ancient Viking ship.” historic sites in Illinois, calling it an impor- Nagasaki. and cultural history for future generations. Headlines like these filled newspapers tant, irreplaceable piece of our nation’s and At war’s end, he had another story about Brock Shreva, youth co-president at age in the Chicago area and appeared on web- region’s history. a Navy Commander that believed his future 18, together with Evy Arnet, age 87, current sites, blogs and Facebook entries around the “This is a wonderful piece of Chicago service was to raise produce as a farmer president, share responsibilities for develop- world. On Wednesday September 12, 2012, history,” said Bonnie McDonald, President when the world needed food more than an- ment of this innovative approach to bridging the nonprofit organization Friends of the Vi- of Landmarks Illinois. “When this ship ar- other sailor. generations of heritage. king Ship NFP (FOVS) obtained trusteeship rived in Chicago in 1893, it was front-page He has stories about being sent home “I used to think museums were a collec- of the vessel christened “Viking” from the news. In past years it was practically for- from school his first day for not being able tion of old stuff,” he said, “until I discovered Chicago Park District which empowers the gotten, which prompted its inclusion on to speak English after being raised only in a Navy uniform on display with only a name organization to pursue significant funds and our 2007 statewide, endangered list. We are Norwegian. Years later, as city marshal, by pinned to it.” The sailor, who was believed to grants for the preservation thrilled that Friends saving the city money for keeping the local be among the 1,177 killed onboard the USS and housing of this mag- of the Viking Ship jail empty of Saturday night drunks by de- Arizona on December 7th, actually survived nificent historical artifact. will finally be able livering the offenders to their home doorstep the destruction. He read his obituary, which “Never doubt that a to take stewardship and turning them over to their upset wives. was printed in the Northwood newspaper, small group of thought- of the ship and pur- In Northwood, ND, population 945, the The Gleaner, on his way home. ful, committed citizens can sue its preservation.” Pioneer Museum is capturing stories of vet- “Now that’s a story that needs to be told change the world. Indeed, In 2007 the ship erans and pioneers by engaging youth to in- when visitors to the museum pass by this uni- it is the only thing that ever received a grant terview seniors that preserve these stories in form,” Brock said. ”A link or a digital “QR” has.” – Margaret Mead – of $52,000 from digital format for future generations. code next to his name could tell his story in a The Hon. Perry J. American Express Northwood claims the honor of having short digital film for the world to remember. Gulbrandsen used these and the National more Norwegian immigrants per capita in After I researched his story, I felt that this words to introduce the Trust for Historic America, according to the 2000 census. You sailor, who was my age then that I am now, members of FOVS board to Preservation for her can hear the dialect from Hallingdal dating became a ‘friend’ that I never knew.” presiding Judge Hon. So- stabilization, af- back 125 years ago at the Northwood Senior Diane Trageton manages the day-to-day phia H. Hall in the Chancery Division court- ter winning Second place in a “Partners in Center. operations of the museum as a volunteer. room at the Daley Center in Chicago, Illinois. Preservation” contest. “Now that FOVS has In 2007, the city was severely dam- Her husband’s great grandfather was one A more accurate set of words could not have sole trusteeship of the ship, we can shift fo- aged by a tornado and the recovery process of eight Norwegian immigrant families that been said to describe two diverse groups of cus to fundraising.” says President Lorraine included the renewal of the Northwood Pio- were founders of Northwood after arriving individuals who are separated by over 100 Straw. Estimates range from half a million neer Museum – advancing a folk collection by ox cart in 1874. Descendants of other years and a great ocean, yet dedicated to a to over $5 million are needed to repair and of Norwegian immigrant history into the Norwegian immigrant families that settled set of similar ideals. The first group being preserve the ship, recover lost and damaged digital age. Youth with smart phones are be- Northwood 127 years ago still reside in their FOVS preservation group that received the artifacts, build a climate controlled building, ginning to convert static showcases into dig- hometown. trusteeship, and the second a group of men and develop museum quality learning tools ital stories to make heritage “come alive” in Wally Ruud, with a glint in his eye, re- whose idea it was to build this remarkable for school age children and tour groups. “We short, documentary-type films by those who lives history that he witnessed every time a ship and then sail it across the Atlantic Ocean have had tours and tourists from all of the lived it. To sustain this project, called “Mu- regular “story circle” forms over coffee or a from Bergen, Norway, to Newfoundland, a Scandinavian countries, England and Ger- seum Without Walls,” the traditional board game of cards. When his buddies get togeth- trip that took 28 days to complete. many. The ship has been a featured destina- of senior citizens is developing a “parallel er, the language often interchanges between When Mr. Gulbrandsen was asked why tion for an international Viking seminar held board” of youth in co-positions, so that se- English and Norwegian dialect. this ship, the first ever replica of Gokstad at a Chicago area university.” niors manage the content and students man- From the museum’s perspective, these Ship now housed in the Oslo Viking Ship age the technologies. moments in time need to be captured and Museum, is so important, he replied, “It is FOVS offer regular guided tours by High school students, armed with equip- preserved before they fade like a historic part of our DNA, it is part of our cultural trained volunteer docents during summer ment as simple as a smart phone, are begin- photo left unattended in the sun. background and it is part of the city of Chi- months and private, prearranged classroom ning to capture stories of pioneers and vet- cago’s background as well.” Indeed, this ship tours to schools and civic groups. Interested erans in short films. Their training includes You can view two short videos related is more than a replica of a Viking ship. The parties are welcomed to learn more about the distance-learning mentoring by experienced to this article at http://dakotaheritageinsti- 1893 “Viking” is an important tool for teach- history of the “Viking,” including the pres- professionals. tute.com/ – “We Need Farmers, not Sailors” ing people about the history of ship build- ervation and fundraising efforts of FOVS by The Northwood American Legion Post, (2:51) and “Snakker Norsk” (2:36). ing, the Viking culture and traditions along visiting www.vikingship.us. two entrepreneurial businesses and a Grand with the discovery of new lands including Forks motel with a manager from North- 14 • DECEMBER 7, 2012 Online: blog.norway.com/category/norwegian-americans NORWEGIAN AMERICAN WEEKLY NORWEGIAN HERITAGE Norwegian Language Corner NORWEGIAN FOLK TALES, FAIRY TALES AND TROLLS Rønningen Ramblings with Heidi Håvan Grosch

Heidi was a long-time Minnesotan until she married her favorite Norwegian, Morten, and moved to his home country of Norway. As a recent immigrant she is experiencing Norway with a unique perspective, filling us With 18 classic folk tales, fairy tales and trolls from Norway in Norwegian and English, in on the good, the bad and the unexpected! “Tuss og Troll” is now serialized in the Norwegian American Weekly’s Norwegian Language Corner. The stories are from the collections of Peter Christen Asbjørnsen and Jørgen Moe, and retold by Øy- vind Dybvad, Gard Espeland, Velle Espeland, Johannes Farestveit and Nana Rise-Lynum. “Tuss og Troll” was edited, designed and published by Deb Nelson Gourley of Astri My Astri Publishing. Landslaget for lokalhistorie It doesn’t matter where you come from, “but not in every kommune (municipality), because once you live in a place for a while even if they have a local historical society. you feel it (and it’s history) belong to you. Kvinesdal local historical society in Where we are from not only helps define us Vest-Agder and Kvam local historical so- but is also often something we want to know ciety in North Trondelag are exceptional in more about. that a good portion of people in their com- The Landslaget for lokahistorie (The munity are also a member of the local his- National Local History Association/ www. torical society.” There are about 100,000 historielag.blogspot.no) gives people with people involved in about 600 historical so- a passion for their area a national venue in cieties across the country, and about 400 of which to share stores, ideas and research. them (representing 70,000 people) are mem- Local historical societies join as members. bers of LLH. “It only costs a local historical Newly formed historical societies can re- society 10 kroner (about US$1.50) per mem- ceive help and advice to get them started on ber per year, something that could easily be the right path. Others can get tips on how included in the cost of their local historical to integrate the human resources and stories society membership. But not everyone sees in their individual communities with class- it that way.” room visits, connecting people who have The Landslaget for lokalhistorie faces lived history with those who are making it. other challenges in addition to funding and SORIA MORIA SLOTT SORIA MORIA CASTLE Created as Landlaget for bygde- og by- membership. “As to be expected, the aver- historie (the National Association for Rural age age of the average local historical soci- Etterpå fekk han ein slurk av flaska, Afterwards he took a swig from the bot- så han kunne svinga trollsverdet som hang tle, so he could swing the troll’s sword that and Urban History) in 1920, LLH today is ety member is high, and it is natural that a på veggen. Best det var, kom trollet. Det hung on the wall. As it happened, the troll ar- one of the most active and important con- long term goal is to get more young people var så stort og digert at det måtte gå side- rived. He was so huge and massive that he nectors for local communities interested in involved,” reflects Molde. It is also impor- lengs gjennom døra. — Huttetu, slik kris- had to go sideways through the door. — Ow- their history. Nonmembers can also access tant to LLH that the stories of the everyday tenmannslukt! sa det. Med det same hogg oo! Such a Christian man stench there is here! their expertise through the purchase of two person are not lost, and in the past they have Halvor hovuda av. he said. And just then Halvor cut off all his quarterly Norwegian language magazines; spearheaded projects aimed at collecting the Prinsessa vart så glad at ho visste ik- heads. Lokalhistorisk Magazin, with focus on local stories of normal life. “We are doing that kje kva fot ho skulle stå på. Men så kom The princess was so happy that she did communities (Kr220/year – US$40/yr) and again now,” reminds Molde. Perhaps some ho til å tenkja på syster si i det tredje not know which foot to stand on. But then she Heimen, a more professional publication readers of the Norwegian American Weekly began to think of her sister in the third castle. slottet. Halvor ville frelsa henne med, og with a different theme in each issue (Kr275/ would like to get involved? Halvor wanted to save her as well, and off he la i veg att. Han både gjekk og sprang. I år – US$50/yr). Information about this project (from went once again. He both walked and he ran. kveldinga fekk han sjå slottet, og det var “Landslaget for lokalhistorie is really Oct 30th 2012-Nov 1st 2013) can be found At sunset he saw the castle, and it was much an organization for local historical societies on LLH’s webpage (www.historielag. mykje gildare enn dei andre to. more splendid than the other two. Han gjekk gjennom kjøkenet og heilt made up of people with an interest in their blogspot.com). LLH is cooperating with He walked through the kitchen and all local history” commented staff member Jos- other national organizations and University inn. Der sat ei prinsesse som var så ven the way inside. There sat a princess who was at det var ikkje måte på det. Ho bad han tein Molde. Funded in part with state funding institutes in order to reach as many people so beautiful that her beauty was beyond mea- and in part by memberships and subscrip- as possible. Norwegians living outside of gå, elles slukte trollet han levande, for det sure. She asked him to go, or the troll would tions, they have yet to reach every local his- the country, but who were born in Norway hadde ni hovud, sa ho. — Om det har ni gobble him up alive, because he had nine torical society, although that is an ambitious before 1950, are invited to participate. Pa- til dei ni, og endå ni til, går ikkje eg, sa heads, she said. — Even if he has nine more Halvor, han stod ved omnen. than those nine, and even another nine, I will goal for the future. “We have members in pers may be written in English, if that is pre- Så gav ho han trollsverdet, og bad han not go, said Halvor as he stood by the stove. every fylke (province or state),” says Molde, ferred. ta seg ein slurk av flaska, så han kunne So she gave him the troll’s sword, and svinga det. Best det var, så kom trollet så asked him to take a swig from the bottle, so Meet a Trøndelag Historian det susa av det. Det var endå større og di- that he could swing it. Suddenly, the troll grare enn dei andre. Då fyrste hovudet var came in so fast that the ground shook. He was Jostein Molde works for the Landslaget “But no one would buy his farm,” comments innanfor døra, hogg Halvor til, og sidan even larger and more gigantic than the others. for lokalhistorie, a national organization de- Molde. “So he returned alone in 1892, travel- hogg han hovud etter hovud. No då alle When the first head came through the door, signed to bring local historical societies to- ing on a ticket sent to him by a friend in the prinsessene var frelste, kom dei saman på Halvor cut it off, and then he cut off head gether, but his real passion is Trøndelag. In US.” Three years later he was back in Norway after head. Now that all the princesses were fact, he is exploring emigration from that area for good… As a woman I can only imagine his slottet, og dei var så glade som dei aldri freed, they all went together to the castle, and in a book in progress titled “Utvandringen fra Norwegian wife running their farm and rais- hadde vori i all si tid. Dei heldt av Halvor, they were happier than they had been in all Trøndelag 1837-1930”, a resource ing three children on her own alle tre, men den yngste var aller mest their years. They were fond of Halvor — all guaranteed to be a gem to all of you so her husband could pursue his glad i han. Likevel var han så stur og still three of them; but the youngest liked him the with a similar passion for this heart dream.... “It wasn’t easy, as you at prinsessene spurde om han ikkje lika å most. Yet, he was so gloomy and quiet that of Norway. can imagine”, comments Molde, vera hjå dei. the princesses asked if he did not like being History has been a passion “and I have letters to prove it.” for Jostein almost from the time Jostein Molde had a great de- Jau, det gjorde han nok, men han with them. he could read it. One of his ances- sire to travel in the footsteps of his stunda så helm til foreldra sine, sa han. Well, he thought he did, but he still Det visste prinsessene råd for. Dei gav tors was a part of that wave of im- ancestor, so in 1976 took his first longed to be home with his parents, he said. migrants who made their grand trip to the U.S. to meet in person a han nye klede og ein ring som var slik at The princesses knew of a way! They gave exodus from Norway to the US in grandchild of that Brookings un- ein kunne ynskja seg både fram og attende him new clothes and a ring that worked so the mid to late 1800s, settling for a cle. Since then he has traveled to med han. Men namnet deira måtte han ik- that one could wish oneself there and then time in Brookings, South Dakota as the U.S. eleven times, including a kje nemna, om han ville sjå dei meir. back again. But their names he must not men- a carpenter, where an uncle had first year at St. Olaf to gather more ma- tion, if he wanted to see them again. settled in 1869. “He went alone, the terial about Verdal emigrants. In first time,” notes Molde. “And kept a short re- 2008 Molde decided it was about time to write cord of his experiences in his Bible.” it all down, and so with help from the Norsk Translated into English by Alexander Knud Huntrods and Odd-Steinar Dybvad Raneng Returning to Norway three years later faglitteær forfatter- og oversetterforening and (1883) he married but despite purchasing a other sponsors he got started. He hopes to have Preorder for Christmas 2012! Price: $29.95 with FREE shipping in the U.S.A. farm and having a family, it wasn’t long before the book finished and in publication by the end www.astrimyastri.com he yearned to be on American soil once again. of next year. NORWEGIAN AMERICAN WEEKLY DECEMBER 7, 2012 • 15 SPORTS < SKI From page 1 kan (pronounced Kee’-kan) has seen this pay In pursuit of a dream off as two individual podiums in this season medals – two in Gällivare, Sweden and one so far. Although it is no surprise to see Kik- Twin brothers with Norwegian roots have found in Kuusamo, . The winning women kan on a podium - she has an impressive list hail from several ski-strong states includ- of wins from the special world of ski sprint- a place among the world’s top surfers ing Liz Stephen of Vermont, Minnesotan ing – Ms. Randall has shown this season Jessie Diggins, Holly Brooks from Wash- she can attack the longer distances, taking a ington State and Alaskan Kikkan Randal. World Cup bronze in the 10 km at Gällivare All four were on the podium to accept a and then a silver 5 km in Kuusamo. bronze medal for the relay event, where each The ladies of the US cross-country ski woman skied 5 km (about 3 miles), in the team all show spirit that can be an inspira- frozen northern Swedish town of Gällivare. tion to everyone. For those of us that would The competition was extremely tough: Nor- like to see a cross-country ski race in per- way’s A team, anchored by none other than son, there are many chances in the USA Marit Bjørgen, took gold and Sweden took and Canada. The World Cup itself will be in silver. Rising star Jessie Diggins, just 21 Quebec on Dec. 7 – 8, and in Canmore Dec. years old, showed the crowd how it’s done 13 – 16. There are many yearly events on in a finish line sprint against Norway team our continent, including the American Birki- 2 Marthe Kristoffersen. A Norwegian televi- beiner, this year Feb. 21 – 23, finishing in sion sport reporter commented “This means Hayward, Wisc., where Holly Brooks took unbelievably much to the American team.” women’s 1st place last year. Cross-country Asked about the relay by the International ski competitions in the U.S. include com- Ski Federation, U.S. coach Matt Whitcomb petitors in all age brackets and most snowy said he was not surprised that his team was parts of the country. Another notable is the on the podium. “It has been at the top of our USSA ski team Junior National Champion- goals as a team for the last two years. We ships, this year March 11-16 in Fairbanks, decided to hit the ground running, gunning Alaska (last year Jessie Diggins was on the for relays,” said Whitcomb. Junior podium when the Nationals were held But each of the women has pushed the in Wirth Park, Minneapolis, Minn.). Nordic Photo: Marius Arnesen /NRK personal envelope too, as they must if they skiing is a tradition Norwegian Americans Twins Luca (left) and Joackim Petersen-Guichard are Norway’s best surfers. are to win as a team. World Cup veteran Kik- can be proud of!

NRK Sport < HOUSTON From page 6 the National Research School of Petroleum (NFiP) and the Research Council of Norway, Few know that two of the world’s top interested in water. When they were seven academic topics and problems in the many as part of an initiative to promote exchanges surfers are Norwegian. The 23-year-old months old, we were at the beach and they different workshops under TSW12. between Norwegian and American students twins Luca and Joackim Petersen-Guichard began to crawl towards the waves. They These included several representatives at the doctoral level. The overall goal for grew up in Portugal with a Norwegian moth- crawled so fast I could not catch them. Fi- from industry, public administration and ac- Transatlantic Science Week has since its in- er, and compete for Norway. nally, they were taken by the waves rolled ademia, as in the workshop which discussed ception at the Norwegian Embassy in Wash- The duo tried many different sports be- around, shook their heads slightly, and began sharing of environmental data in the Arctic. ington, D.C., in 2001, been to further coop- fore surfing, but it was a perfect match. At to crawl toward the water again, she says. There was a workshop which dealt with how eration between participants, who through the age of 16, they decided to go professional Between all their trips in connection to convey knowledge of climate change to these annual conferences have the opportu- in surfing. Today, they travel over 200 days a with surfing, Luca and Joackim travel to the public, and even one that presented some nity to network and forge new ties between year to compete in the sport. Norway four or five times a year the time to of the cutting edge research within the field. countries, institutions, and individuals. “It’s probably a surprise to see two Nor- visit their grandmother, Liv Petersen, at Hol- Other workshops dealt with new research The leader for TSW12, Norwegian wegians at the top of the list in one of the menkollen in Oslo. within nanotechnology, medical topics such Consul General Dr. Jostein Mykletun, points world’s toughest surf leagues,” said Luca. In addition to Norwegian, the brothers as cardiology, cancer, and forward looking out the importance of creating “lasting foot- “There aren’t many who surf at this level in speak five languages ​fluently. They have research within petroleum and energy-tech- prints” as a result of the conference, where Norway.” relatives in even more countries. Their father nology. even small workshops, can be the start of With a Norwegian mother and a French Bernard Guichard is from France, but has There were also workshops which high- something much bigger. As the Minister father, the twins were born in Oslo and grew roots in Egypt and New Guinea. For him it is lighted the future challenges within health- of Health and Care Services put it in his up in the small town of Tavria on the Algarve more important who the sons want to be than care education, research based education, speech: “it is about making a difference.” coast in Portugal. This is where the dream where they come from. and innovation and commercialization with- Consul General Mykletun therefore encour- began to surf, and it soon became a lifestyle. “Yes, they are Norwegian, they have all in research and technology transfers. ages both the central contributors, and the Their talent was discovered early on, these nationalities, but as I see it, they must A new addition to TSW12 this year, general participants, to follow up on the and now they are sponsored by surfboard still develop. They have many more coun- was the participation of 75 doctoral students opportunities for further collaboration that manufacturer O’Neill. tries to visit, many language learning. Even- within petroleum and energy-science, who were presented during TSW12. “Many people say to us, ‘You should go tually they will end up being world citizens, got the chance to present their research. Following TSW12 a Summary Report to school. What are you going to do when and that is what is most important,” he said. Among these there were 30 from Norwegian will be published by the organizers www. surfing is over?’ But we want to try todo And the two boys are grateful for the institutions, with the rest coming from top norway.org/houston, which will list the con- this as long as we can. It’s the best life in the support parents have given them in the pur- tire universities in Texas and elsewhere in crete results from the conference. TSW12 has world,” they said. suit of the dream. 11.NAW.TrollsVol1.21Nov2012_Layoutthe U.S. 1 11/21/12 8:46 PMso far Page been 1 the biggest Norwegian-American Their mother, Lis Petersen-Guichard, is The student program was organized in event of its kind, and with that comes oppor- a painter and came to Tavria for the first time To see Luca and Joackim surf in their collaboration with Prof. Arne Graue from tunity and commitment! in 1986. Since then, she settled in the small bunads, visit http://tinyurl.com/norsksurfers. town with her two playful and restless twins. Visit their website at www.twinsonfins.com. Norwegian Folk Tales, Fairy Tales and Trolls: Tuss og Troll “I discovered early on that they were Volume 1 • 18 bilingual stories English & Norwegian • Over 600 full colored illustrations • 192 pgs, hardcover, 7”x10”, Smyth sewn • = $29.95 with FREE shipping in the USA In 1944, Øyvind Dybvad had an inspiration for a new cartoon series based on Norwegian folk tales. The series received the resounding with the name of Tuss og Troll [Gnomes and Trolls]. Other than in 1947, this classic series has been published every year in Norway by Norsk Barneblad. Tuss og Troll is based on Weekly! the collection of Peter Christen Asbjørnsen and Jørgen Moe, as well as others. Illustrated $45 for new U.S. subscriptions by Solveig Muren Sanden and Jens R. Nilssen. 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