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Vol. 122 No. 33 September 16, 2011 Established May 17, 1889 • Formerly Western Viking and Nordisk Tidende $1.50 per copy .com News Find more at www.norway.com The numbers are in News Norway aligned itself with new The Progress Party E.U. sanctions against Syria. is likely to do their “The Syrian regime has not stopped the violence against its worst in this year’s own people in spite of interna- tional condemnation. We agree municipal elections with the clear signals from the since 1999 EU to the regime in Syria. Nor- way will therefore align itself e l s e y a r s o n with the EU’s expanded sanc- K L Copy Editor tions against Syria,” said For- eign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. (blog.norway.com/category/ At the time of press, VG news) Nett’s exit polls confirm the trend throughout the election campaign: Culture Socialist Left (SV) and the Prog- Young Norwegian indie rock ress Party (FrP) are the election’s musician Sondre Lerche has re- big losers, while the Conservative ceived nods from abroad for his Right party will be the big winner. latest self-titled album, “Sondre The Labor Party has stayed in line Lerche,” which was released in with their results from the 2007 Europe Sept. 5. He has received election. overwhelmingly positive re- The Progress Party has fallen views both at home in Norway the farthest from their previous and abroad. Graph: VG Nett (blog.norway.com/category/ See > election, page 6 At the time of press, the exit polls showed strong numbers for the Labor Party (Ap) and the Conservative Party (Høyre). culture) Business In the heart of Little Norway Business Issue 2011 Statoil secures more rig capac- The Nordic Maid offers a wonderful world ity by signing a contract with Welcome to our North Atlantic Norway to hire of Scandinavian items in Poulsbo, Wash. the West Hercules rig, which Business Issue! can be used for exploration and production drilling internation- Ch r i s t y Ol s e n Fi e l d ally and on the Norwegian Managing Editor continental shelf (NCS). (blog.norway.com/category/ With selected articles about business) Norwegian companies to analysis of the stock market, we are proud to present our annual Business Is- What’s inside? sue. The special Business Section News 2-3 begins on page 8. We hope you Business 4 enjoy! Photo: Yngve Ask/Innovation Norway Research & Education 5 Opinion 6-7 Make way for Leif! Special Business Section 8-17 Roots & Connections 18 Celebrate the Obituaries & Religion 19 Nordic explorer Arts & Style 20 Photo: Kelsey Larson The Nordic Maid shop has been a fixture for 15 years on the scenic, Scandinavian- this October 9 In Your Neighborhood 21 themed Front Street of Poulsbo, Wash. Norwegian Heritage 22 Sports 23 Ke l s e y La r s o n A. No r m a n Ar n t z e n Copy Editor Watertown, Conn.

Norwegian cheese slicers to just about everywhere. This year marks the 47th An- $1 = NOK 5.6262 Australia, Swedish welcome lights “Sometimes I feel like a ship- niversary of the presidential proc- updated 9/12/2011 to Japan, Norwegian troll figurines ping clerk,” says Julie Snouwaert, lamation of Leif Erikson Day, In comparison to Hungary, and Swedish door co-owner of the Nordic Maid gift which is celebrated Oct. 9. Presi- 8/12/2011 5.5236 harps to Saudi Arabia; it’s safe to shop in Poulsbo, Wash. dent Lyndon B. Johnson signed the 3/12/2011 5.5974 say the Nordic Maid has shipped The Nordic Maid is a Scan- 9/12/2010 6.185 just about every Scandinavian good See > leif, page 22 Photo: Travel the World See > shop, page 21 Leif Erikson statue in Duluth, Minn. 2 • September 16, 2011 norwegian american weekly Nyheter fra Norge Nyheter Valget 2011: Sjokktall for Frp og SV Våt sommer Bare ti møtte opp til markering mot islam Frp går mest tilbake, i koster 500 Foran den amerikanske ambassaden i Oslo, og Høyre er valgets med en plakat påskrevet «Glem aldri 11/9 2001», samlet omtrent ti mennesker seg for store vinner millioner kroner å delta i en markering arrangert av Stopp is- lamiseringen av Norge (SIAN). – Vi er her VG VG for å minnes og hedre de som mistet livet 11. september for ti år siden. Vi vil markere VG Netts valgdagsmåling bekrefter ten- dagen fra SIANs ståsted, som er at vi frykter Den våte sommeren kan ha påført land- densen gjennom hele valgkampen: SV og en økende innflytelse fra islam og mener det bruket et tap på 500 millioner kroner, ifølge er en direkte sammenheng mellom religion- Frp blir valgets store tapere, mens Høyre blir anslag fra Norges Bondelag. en islam og ekstremistiske handlinger, sa den store vinneren. Arbeiderpartiet ligger an Bondelagets beregninger viser at tapet i leder av SIAN, Arne Tumyr. Politiet hadde til et valgresultat på linje med valget i 2007. kornproduksjonen hittil i sommer kan utgjøre sperret av gata i begge ender og møtt opp – Dette er dramatisk og dersom ikke Siv om lag 500 millioner kroner. Av dette utgjør mannsterke. Jensen kan levere regjeringsmakt ved neste økte tørkekostnader cirka 200 millioner kro- (NRK) Stortingsvalg, tror jeg hun må gå av som ner. Kvalitetsforringelse og volumtap utgjør leder for partiet, sier VG-kommentator Elisa- cirka 300 millioner kroner. Breivik villig til å prate med pressen beth Skarsbø Moen. – Svært mange bønder sliter med å få Anders Behring Breivik er kjent med pres- VG Netts valgdagsmåling er basert på høstet avlingene, sier generalsekretær Per sens ønske om å snakke med ham. Advokat nesten 6000 intervjuer med et landsrepre- Skorge i Norges Bondelag. Geir Lippestad har fått en rekke henven- sentativt utvalg personer over 18 år. 5100 Bondelaget regner med at tapene vil øke delser fra pressefolk som ønsker å intervjue respondenter hadde allerede avlagt stemme Foto: Høyre raskt hvis regnværet fortsetter. 32-åringen som er siktet for terrormassakren. da de svarte på undersøkelsen. i Trondheim 1. september. – Det er alvorlig med tanke på at – Han er positiv og sier at det er noe som han SV får en oppslutning på 4,9 prosent, en kvaliteten på det som er mulig å høste et- ønsker når tiden er inne, sier Lippestad. tilbakegang på 1,3 prosentpoeng fra katastro- et drømmevalg for Høyre. Det gir grunnlag ter hvert, blir dårligere. Dårligere kvalitet (VG) fevalget i 2007. Bare halvparten av dem som for å drive mye god Høyre-politikk i hele på kornet vårt fører til at vi må ut på ver- stemte SV for fire år siden har stemt SVi landet, sier Høyre-nestleder Halve Norge vil ha færre kommuner densmarkedet for å kjøpe matkorn. Da er vi dag. til VG Nett. samtidig med på å presse prisene i et ver- Halvparten av de spurte i en ny menin- Ikke siden 1979 – for 33 år siden – har Arbeiderpartiet gjør et godt valg, men densmarked der prisene for verdens fattige gsmåling er for kommunesammenslåing, SV gjort et dårligere lokalvalg.SV-nestleder ikke så bra som enkelte målinger etter ter- allerede er rekordhøye, sier Skorge. mens 30 prosent er imot. Folk er mer i tvil sier partiet tar høyde for at rorangrepene 22. juli tydet på. Oppslutnin- Det er ikke bare kornproduksjonen som når de blir spurt om de vil slås sammen med valgresultatet kan bli enda dårligere enn det gen i valgdagsmålingen er på nivå med kom- er rammet av nedbøren. Bondelaget melder nabokommunen. Undersøkelsen som er valgdagsmålingen viser. – Vi er forberedt på munevalget i 2007. utført av Sentio for avisen Nationen viser om betydelige tap også i produksjon av at valgresultatet kan bli enda lavere enn dette – Ap ser ikke ut til å få noen sym- også at en tredel av de spurte er for sammen- poteter, grønnsaker, frukt, bær og gress til også. Det blir i såfall et svært dårlig resultat patistemmer etter terrorangrepene, men dette slåing av kommuner med tvang, selv om dyrefôr. Men foreløpig er det vanskelig for hovedtrekkene viser at det er et stort flertall for oss, sier han. bekrefter at velgerne samler seg om de store Bondelaget å gi gode anslag for hvor store mot tvangssammenslåing. 34 prosent sier ja Høyre bekrefter fremgangen på de siste styringsdyktige partiene, sier Skarsbø Moen. verdier dette kan utgjøre. meningsmålingene, og blir blant valgets store til tvangssammenslåing, mens 53,7 sier nei. English Synopsis: The municipal elections held Sept. English Synopsis: The wet summer has cost Norwe- (NTB) vinnere. 24,7 prosent er en fremgang på 5,4 12 were bad for the Progress Party (FrP) and Social- gian farmers approximately NOK 500 million in loss- prosentpoeng siden valget i 2007. ist Left (SV). The Conservative Party (Høyre) was es (about USD 89.3 million), according to estimates – Hvis dette blir valgresultatet, er dette deemed the big winner with 24.7 percent of the vote. from the Norwegian Farmers’ Union.

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New statistics show the activity of Nor- (NRK) wegian-controlled enterprises abroad, by measuring the number of enterprises, em- Terror trial to start by summer ployment and turnover. The geographical Attorneys and court officials involved in the breakdown highlights the E.U. as the most upcoming trial of confessed terrorist Anders important investment area, with Sweden as Behring Breivik have agreed that the trial should get underway before next summer. Photo: Roderick Ewart, Østfoldmuseene the predominant country. “We hope to conduct the trial before July 1 The survey shows that Norwegian-con- next year,” Breivik’s defense attorney, Geir Øs t f o l d Fy l k e s k o m m u n e trolled enterprises controlled 2,678 enterpris- trolled enterprises abroad in 2009 amounted Lippestad, told reporters. He also thinks it’s es abroad at the end of 2009. The enterprises to NOK 666 billion, of which 65 percent (NOK 432 billion) was in E.U. countries. important that the trial be open to the public, The Country Conservators of Østfold were located in 110 countries, of which 69 even though many of the pre-trial hearings percent were in the E.U. Sweden hosted 24 Asia and Central and North America fol- have now delivered an exciting gold discov- lowed, with 13 and 11 percent respectively. have been held behind closed doors. ery from Kleberget in Moss to the Museum percent of the enterprises, followed by Den- (Views and News from Norway) mark (7 percent), Germany (6 percent) and Manufacturing (38 percent) and wholesale of Cultural History in Oslo. and retail trade (20 percent) were the most The three betalingsringene (payment United Kingdom (6 percent). Norway doubles support to hunger crisis rings) of gold are from Norway’s migration Aggregate turnover in Norwegian-con- See > enterprise, page 17 victims in the Horn of Africa period, and appeared during the renovation The government is to increase its support to of a building in the spring of 2010. the victims of the hunger crisis in the Horn “There has not been gold found in an ar- of Africa to NOK 620 million. The ongoing chaeological context in Moss before. In the Bringing “Happy, Happy” to US hunger crisis in the Horn of Africa is growing national context, this is also of great impor- in scale from one day to the next. “The tance,” said archaeologist Anne Skullerud Norwegian entry for protracted conflict in Somalia is the main with the county conservator. She has been 2012 foreign film Oscar reason for the crisis. It has made the local researching the discovery, has made prelimi- communities extremely vulnerable, even in the face of natural and recurring climate nary investigations at the site, and has kept in premieres in North variations,” commented Foreign Minister touch with finder Frode Nystad, who found America this month Jonas Gahr Støre. the rings in spring of 2010. 107.3 grams of (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) gold has been found total, valued at about NOK 28,000 (about USD 5,100). St a ff Co m p i l a t i o n Anders Jahres Culture Prize 2011 The area where the discovery was made Norwegian American Weekly H.M. King Harald was present when the has now been completely examined by the Anders Jahres Culture Prize for 2011 Museum of Cultural History, with a metal was presented in the University of Oslo detector, without any further discoveries be- Norwegian director Anne Sewitsky’s auditorium Sept. 9. Sculptors Kristian ing made. feature debut, “Happy, Happy” (Sykt lyk- Blystad and Bård Breivik received the prize, “I stepped on something, picked it up, kelig) will be Norway’s Oscar candidate for awarded for outstanding contribution to and initially thought it was part a tool,” said Best Foreign Language Feature, the Norwe- Norwegian culture. The award committee’s Nystad to Østfold Fylkeskommune. But gian Oscar Committee announced Sept. 1. citation states: “Through the strong support the weight didn’t quite match. Thus came a The committee selected “Happy, Hap- of traditions, a large and diverse production growing suspicion that this was something py” from a shortlist also including Norwe- and important educational efforts, Christian special. When Nystad went home, he started gian directors Joachim Trier’s “Oslo, August Blystad and Bård Breivik have helped his investigation. After a while he contacted 31st” (Oslo, 31. august) and Jens Lien’s Photo: Norwegian Film Institute to strengthen and renew sculpture art in the and handed over the gold rings. “Sons of Norway” (Sønner av Norge), both “Happy, Happy” (Sykt Lykkelig in Norwegian) is Norway. They are highly regarded in their “What is a bit annoying, is that I actu- to be screened in Toronto. being shown around the U.S. this month. fields in the and known ally found two other rings before when I was Launched domestically in November and recognized far beyond the narrow art environments.” clearing the site. But I did not know what 2010, “Happy, Happy” was internationally ema Grand Jury Prize. 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Sept. 2, 2011 marked 200 years since ershus Castle. Their majesties Queen Mar- King Frederik VI decided to create a univer- grethe, King Harald and Queen Sonja also sity in Norway. The Academic Ranking of attended this event, where Research and World Universities has consistently placed Higher Education Minister the University of Oslo among the world’s top served as host. 100 universities, and in 2010 it was ranked On Saturday afternoon, the university as the best in Norway, 24th best in Europe hosted an “open day,” allowing people to and 75th best in the world. wander through buildings usually inaccessi- To celebrate the occasion, the univer- ble to the public. These included the Domus sity has hosted special events throughout the Media (middle building) with the university’s year. They also held special events over the auditorium, Domus Academica (the “clock anniversary weekend Sept. 2 – 4. building”) with the old hall, the old court- On Sept. 2, the large new building for room, the Rector’s office and staff room, and the Department of Computer Science was the Domus Bibliotheca (old library). formally handed over to Guides showed visi- the university. Later that tors around the old build- afternoon, a celebration ings. They could talk Photo: Francesco Saggio/UiO was held in the universi- about everything from the HM Queen Sonja (in ivory hat), HM King Harald, HM Queen Margrethe of (with blue hat) ty’s newly renovated Aula power struggle and tug-of- and the Rector at UiO, Ole Petter Ottersen, at the celebration weekend Sept. 2 – 4. (Ceremonial Hall). Their war within the academic Majesties King Harald and staff to the new modern The University of Oslo is also sponsor- man body (Oct. 15). During these festivals, Queen Sonja attended the gas-fittings and decora- ing events throughout the year in connec- public lectures, discussions, debates and event, as did Queen Mar- tion of the ceilings. “Take tions with the 200th anniversary celebration. more unfamiliar academic genres—such as grethe of Denmark. The for example the wallpaper “Idéfestivalen” (“The Idea Festival”) is one “pop speeches” and “idea ping-pong” will Danish queen’s presence helped emphasize in the Rector’s office,” said guide Nicolai of these. It is an event made up of four sepa- be shared with the Oslo public. There is also the historical connections between Denmark Strøm-Olsen to an NRK reporter. “This is rate conferences at Blindern, the main cam- music, art, children’s activities, film and and the University of Oslo. the original pattern, which is now recon- pus. Topics have included climate change exhibitions at Blindern on these four Satur- Friday evening, the government held structed and is sold under the name “Domus (May 21), diversity (June 18), and will also days. a dinner in honor of the anniversary at Ak- Academica.” include digitization (Sept. 17) and the hu- See > UNIVERSITY, page 19

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An opinion column about current issues in Norway Join the conversation! On the EDGE Norwegian companies finding more and more business success in U.S. market By Van Hipp, Chairman of American Defense International, Inc.

The last several years have been ex- – if not most – Norwegian CEOs, have a the UND Medical School is ranked as one good deal as Norwegians almost always tremely good for Norwegian companies cousin in North Dakota or Minnesota cer- of the best medical schools in America fo- “undersell” what they have, in typical Nor- striving to enter the U.S. market. Norway tainly makes a big difference! Seriously, cusing on rural health, which is where more dic fashion. As one former senior U.S. gov- has emerged as a model of success in trans- though, Norwegian business executives un- and more health care dollars are being al- ernment scientist once told me, “They [the atlantic cooperation with the U.S. derstand the old adage, “When in Rome, do located today in the U.S. This makes sense Norwegians] could have a cure for cancer Cooperation between the two nations as the Romans do.” In short, the Norwegian to a Norwegian medical CEO who under- and AIDS and would bury it on the back- in the areas of niche technologies is liter- companies that have been successful in the stands the need to “follow the money!” shelf, downplaying its significance.” Need- ally now in the billions of dollars. Further, U.S. market have been those who incorpo- Successful Norwegian CEOs have un- less to say, this U.S. government scientist what is most impressive is the fact that the rate an “American Business Development derstood in recent years the unique role the was a huge proponent of the majority of these successful Norwegian Plan” in their strategy. United States Congress plays in the Ameri- doing more and more with Norway. companies have been small and medium Teaming with the right American part- can business process. The foundation for In closing, it’s great to see Norwegian sized business enterprises. ner makes a big difference for a foreign this uniqueness actually rests in our Consti- niche technologies succeed in the United Norway’s success stems from several company in succeeding in the American tution. Historically, the U.S. Congress has States to fill critical unmet needs here in factors. First, Norway is well-known by market place. Over the years, I have ob- been much more involved than European America. Those Norwegian companies who the U.S. government and American com- served that those Norwegian companies Parliaments in both funding and working have been successful with the U.S. govern- mercial entities for its core competency in who have been the most successful in the with government agencies and departments ment have consistently seen that success energy/environmental, medical, defense U.S. understand that “biggest is not always in developing requirements for new tech- transferred over to the U.S. commercial and agriculture/aquaculture technologies. best” when it comes to a teaming partner nologies. Norway has understood this and sector and with increased business back Norway’s science and engineering in these in America. In fact, Norwegian compa- actually worked with the U.S. Congress to home in Norway. The U.S.-Norway busi- sectors is known to U.S. authorities. Much nies that have been the most successful in develop the “Friends of Norway Caucus” ness model in recent years has seen much of it is the result of Norway’s early use of the U.S. are those who have teamed with in the US Congress to foster better business success. It is a successful working model simulation based modeling in develop- a smaller to medium-sized U.S. business. relations between our two nations. Much of for transatlantic cooperation. ing technologies, long before it became a In such cases, the teaming relationship has the credit for this goes to former Norwe- standard for the U.S. government or U.S. been a “win-win” for both companies. For gian Ambassador to the United States, Tom Van Hipp is Chair- industry. I will never forget years ago when example, most European medical com- Vraalsen. Ambassador Vraalsen’s vision is man of American Defense one senior technology official in the Of- panies would not think of teaming with now a reality. Today, the Friends of Nor- International, Inc. (ADI), fice of the Secretary of Defense identified the University of North Dakota Medical way Caucus is comprised of approximately a Washington, D.C.-based Norway as one of only four countries in the School in Grand Forks, N.D., to pursue 55 members of the U.S. House and Senate. consulting firm specializ- world as having certain niche technologies medical funding with the U.S. government Over the last 10 years, the Friends of Nor- ing in government affairs, lacking in America. Norwegian companies or the medical industry. However, for many way Caucus has served as a great vehicle business development and public relations. Over the who have been successful in recent years Norwegian medical companies, such a for both the Norwegian Government and years, ADI has been in- have capitalized on this technological ad- partner like the UND Medical School may Norwegian commercial interests to pres- strumental in helping Norwegian companies vantage. be just the right kind of partner they need ent new and exciting technologies to the secure over $2 billion in funding in the United Secondly, Norwegian companies have to succeed in the U.S. Plus, the fact that the United States. States. Mr. Hipp is also the former Deputy been much quicker than other European UND Medical School has more Norwegian Lastly, good old fashioned Norwegian Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Army and cur- companies in adapting and conforming to Americans as part of both the student body humility and sincerity goes a long way with rently serves on the Board of Directors of the the American business model. Norwegians and faculty than just about any medical Americans. American Government and Norwegian American Foundation. feel at home in the U.S. The fact that many school in America, doesn’t hurt. Further, business officials know they are getting a

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< Election From page 1 ic election in 2007. Only half of those who happy. It shows that not only have we man- voted for SV four years ago voted for them aged to avoid a decline, but also that we have today. Not since 1979 – 33 years ago – has improved,” she says to VG Nett. municipal election results from 2007. To- E 801 Lauritzen Lane Waupaca, WI 54981 SV done so poorly in a local election. At the parliamentary elections in 2009, (715) 256-9930 • [email protected] day’s exit polls give the party a support of SV deputy leader Audun Lysbakken the Christian Democratic Party only had 5.5 12.6 percent, a decline of about 4.9 percent says the party will take into account that the percent, and 6.4 at the municipal elections in Check out our since the last election. Not since the election election results could in actuality be even 2007. in 1999 has the Progress Party had such poor stunning selection of worse than the exit polls show. The Labor Party also had a good elec- results. “We are prepared for the election results tion, but not as well as some had predicted Scandinavian sweaters! “This is dramatic, and if can- to be even lower. It is, in this case, a very bad after the terrorist attacks of 22 July. Their not deliver government power in the next result for us,” Lysbakken says. results in the election polls are in line with election, I think she must resign as leader of The Conservative Party confirms prog- their municipal election polls from 2007. the party,” says VG commentator Elizabeth ress in recent polls and are seen as the elec- “The Labor Party doesn’t seem to have Skarsbø Moen. tion’s big winner. At 24.7 percent, it is an gotten too many sympathy votes after the The Progress Party’s mayoral candidate improvement of 5.4 percentage points since terrorist attacks, but this confirms that voters in Oslo, Carl I. Hagen, describes the poll as 2007. tend toward the large management-skilled “disappointing,” but stressed that he will “If these are the election results, this is parties. It appears that the Right has won the await the final election results. a dream election for Høyre. It provides a ba- most this time,” says Skarsbø Moen. VG Nett’s exit polls were take on Sept. sis for conducting a lot of good conservative Said , Prime Minister 12, and are based on nearly 6,000 interviews policies in the country,” says Conservative and leader of Arbeiderpartiet, of this year’s with a nationally representative sample of deputy leader Jan Tore Sanner to VG Nett. election taking place in the shadow of July persons over 18 years. Over 5,100 respon- , deputy chairman of 22: “Despite this, we have conducted a cam- dents had already voted when they answered Christian Democratic Party (KrF), lit up paign that has inspired much respect. No the survey. Thus, the margin of error in VG’s when she saw the results in VG Nett’s exit matter what the election results are today, we Offering many terrific items such as polls is less than in regular polls. polls. as a party and as a movement can stand up- SWEATERS • COLLECTIBLES SV had a support rating of 4.9 percent, a “6.5?! If that is the result, I will be very right and say ‘we have won.’” ROSEMALING • FISHERMEN’S CAPS decline of 1.3 percent from their catastroph- JEWELRY • AND MUCH MORE! Sign up for our e-Newsletter! Visit us online at www.thetrollscove.com Sent every Friday, we share the week’s best stories, news from the Weekly and special offers. or our shop in Waupauca, WI It’s free and easy to sign up. Visit www.norway.com and click on eMail Newsletter Signup. norwegian american weekly September 16, 2011 • 7 OPINION Norwegian American Weekly Letters to the Editor Published since May 17, 1889 7301 Fifth Avenue NE Suite A, Seattle, WA 98115 Do you have something to say? 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Lower 48.” Since Juneau has only three del- Sincerely, Gary G. Erickson Sunburg, Minn. egates to the District Two convention every Editor Rasmus Falck oslo, Norway Marit Fosse geneva, Switzerland two years, most members have not had the Shelby Gilje Seattle, Wash. opportunity to meet other lodge members Line Grundstad Hanke Seattle, Wash. Heidi Håvan Grosch Sparbu, Norway from the District. Victoria Hofmo Brooklyn, N.Y. Photos: John Helle Leslee Lane Hoyum rockford, Minn. Above: The District 2 members at the reception Like Lutefisk? Else Hvistendahl New York, N.Y. David Moe Inger-Torill Kirkeby Miami, Fla. held by Sons of Norway Svalbard Lodge in Ju- Juneau, Alaska Thor A. Larsen Fishkill, N.Y. neau, Alaska. Below: Entertainment was provid- Do you have a love for the good fisk? Solveig M. Lee Seattle, Wash. ed by the “Svalbard Orchestra.” Is there a lutefisk dinner in your neigh- Richard Londgren Thousand Oaks, Calif. Donald V. Mehus New York, N.Y. borhood this fall? 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Photo: CH/www.visitnorway.com The Confederation of Norwegian Enterprises (NHO) is calling for smarter growth for Norway’s economy through higher productivity and lessening its dependence on the oil and gas industry. Smart growth for Norway

With an aging population ture generations. Bernander launched the call for smarter with an average of around 20 percent in the and finite oil resources, But the country is at a crossroads. Like growth at his first NHO annual conference as OECD area. many others, it is facing a growing propor- Director General in January. He is in many “The sheltered sector and the public sec- Norway aims for smart, tion of the elderly in its population who will ways the perfect candidate to take up the tor do not have the same external pressure, sustainable growth be leaving the workforce and start tapping polemic. He has a background in both poli- but the need for improvements and produc- into social security benefits. Between 2010 tics, as former Deputy Leader for the Con- tivity are as important here,” said Bernander. and 2060, the number of people aged 67 and servative Party and the State Secretary in the “The key must be competition between the Va l e r i a Cr i s c i o n e over will almost double, representing at the Ministry of Industry, as well as from private various players to solve a wealth of different Nortrade end of the period 40 percent of the working industry. He left a job as partner in Kris- public service tasks.” age population, according to the OECD. tiansand-based shipping company Mosvold The country also faces the problem of Shipping to head NHO. Prior to that, he was Spending Less and Wisely In September 2009, John Bernander be- declining oil production, which is the basis Chief Executive of Norwegian Broadcasting Public sector reform is just one of sev- came the new Director General of the Con- for the bulk of the government’s revenues. Corporation NRK. eral ways to achieve smarter growth, as federation of Norwegian Enterprises (NHO), Output has fallen by circa one-third since Part of the impetus for the focus on outlined by Bernander. There is also a need Norway’s main employer union. He takes the peak in 2000 – 2001. Moreover, fewer smarter growth was the financial crisis, ac- for increased investment in future-oriented over at a time of relative prosperity for the students are majoring in science studies and cording to Espen Søilen, NHO Internation- skills and more active and engaged owners. country, which has emerged from the finan- more people have left the workforce to go alisation and Economics Director. Although But the most important way towards smarter cial crisis relatively unscathed. That did not on social benefits, such as disability and re- Norway was not as affected by the crisis as growth, he said, is a return to the 4 percent stop him from taking up a crusade for bet- habilitation. others, the country did experience a larger spending rule, the annual return on the Gov- ter productivity and weaning the country off In short, the country will be faced with percentage of people employed in its public ernment Pension Fund that the government its dependence on oil wealth through what the conundrum of less people having to pro- sector, such as hospitals and research, com- is supposed to use as a spending guideline NHO calls smarter growth. duce more – without working harder – in pared to the private sector. This shift towards for its fiscal budget. order to keep up Norway’s high living stan- the public sector led to a decrease in total The spending guideline prevents the The Dilemma dards. The solution: smarter growth. productivity measured by capital, labour, government from stoking inflation and helps Norway is in a unique position. The “Paul Krugman said productivity is not and competence. control the growth of its public sector. The country has the second largest GDP per cap- everything, but in the long run it is almost ev- The public sector accounts for one-third government has recently deviated from the 4 ita and ranks as the number one place in the erything,” said Bernander in his NHO annual of value creation in Norway. The OECD has percent guideline and spent more in its 2009 world to live according to the UN Human address. “The way I interpret it, it means that been critical of Norway for having one of the budget in order to mitigate the possible ef- Development Index. It has no budget defi- in the long run we can only live off of com- highest shares of public spending in main- fects of the financial crisis. However, - Nor cit, three percent unemployment, and NOK panies that create profits and not off of those land GDP in the OECD and for its spending way needs to gradually withdraw its fiscal 2.6 trillion (USD 443 billion) tucked away in who had to survive on subsidies. For this to inefficiencies in education and health care. policy stimulus and return to the 4 percent Norway’s Government Pension Fund Global happen, we have to work even smarter and Norway’s government service production from investing its petroleum revenues for fu- there is a clear challenge that awaits us.” is 27.5 percent of mainland GDP compared See > growth, page 17 norwegian american weekly s September 16, 2011 • 9 annual business issue Promoting trade and goodwill The Norwegian- American Chamber of Commerce fosters strong connections between Norway and the U.S.

Co m p i l e d b y Ch r i s t y Ol s e n Fi e l d Managing Editor

The Norwegian-American Chamber of Commerce was founded “to promote trade, goodwill and to foster business, financial and professional interests between Norway and the United States of America, to advance the common purposes of its members, and to fa- cilitate contact among its members.” These objectives and the spirit behind them are so fundamentally important as to be unchanged despite the passing of two world wars and periods of economic, financial and political upheaval that affected trade between the two countries. Photo courtesy of the Norwegian-American Chamber of Commerce The Norwegian-American Chamber of In 2007, Norwegian singer Sissel was awarded the prestigious NACC Achievement Award. From left: Former NACC president Per Heidenreich, Sissel, Commerce has been hard at work for over NACC general manager Inger Tallaksen and current NACC president Blaine Collins. 95 years. A group of business people in New York City who saw that there was a through a period of strong growth, and estab- the U.S., and include most U.S. subsidiar- However, when asked in surveys, people are need to get food supplies to Norway during lished chapters in Chicago, Houston, Minne- ies of Norwegian companies as well as U.S. still saying that the networking aspect of an the blockade of World War I and to support apolis, Seattle and Los Angeles. The Miami companies actively involved in trading with event is as important as ever, and a main rea- Norway’s merchant marine representing a chapter joined in 1982, and the Washington, Norwegian companies. The organization has son for joining as a member.” neutral country. A driving force behind the D.C. chapter was established in 2002. strong ties to the Norwegian authorities in founding of the NACC was the then Consul “Norwegian industry, as a result of the the U.S. and Innovation Norway. Besides the For more information about the Norwe- General Christopher Ravn, representatives of build-up after World War II, had become weekly news service (Friday’s Bulletin) and gian-American Chamber of Commerce, visit the merchant marine and sardine industries, more export-oriented and competitive,” the bi-monthly newsletter, NACC@NEWS, www.naccusa.org. For membership informa- as well as local Norwegian businessmen. says Inger Tallaksen, General Manager of the main events are membership meetings tion, please contact your local chapter. In its history, the NACC has experienced the Norwegian-American Chamber of Com- held with speakers and conferences on time- only two intermissions: During the Great merce in New York. Tal- ly business topics. Norwegian-American Chamber of Depression and during World War II. When laksen has worked with When asked about Commerce (New York headquarters) Norway was invaded and occupied April 9, the NACC for 30 years. the changing business en- 655 Third Avenue, Suite 1810 1940, the chamber immediately rallied to “Norwegian industry was vironment, Tallaksen re- New York, NY 10017 the country’s aid. NACC’s offices became establishing subsidiar- marked: “The internet has Tel: (212) 885 9737 the headquarters of a number of commercial ies both in Europe and in changed people’s need for Fax: (212) 885 9710 agencies, but normal activities could not be the U.S., in places such as information. In prior years, E-mail: [email protected] sustained. A special committee was appoint- the Mid-West, Texas and people attended NACC Website: www.naccusa.org ed to handle matters until the chamber could California. For instance, events to get current news resume. Houston [the NACC from Norway and to meet NACC Midwest-Chicago On Feb. 16, 1944, in the presence of chapter was established visiting business people Royal Norwegian Consulate General then HRH Crown Prince Olav, the Cham- in 1973], after petroleum and government officials. 125 South Wacker Drive, Suite 1825 ber was reopened. Since World War II, the was discovered in the Meeting representatives Chicago, IL 60606 NACC has substantially influenced the de- North Sea in 1969.” visiting from Norway was Tel: (312) 899-1100 velopment of trade between Norway and the Today, the Norwegian-American Cham- as important as meeting each other. This Website: www.naccchicago.org United States and has taken an active role in ber of Commerce is headquartered in New started to change in the early 90s with the expanding the scope of Norwegian business York with seven chapters in the U.S.: Chi- internet. Before that time our monthly lun- NACC Southwest Chapter activities in the United States. With the es- cago, Minneapolis, Seattle, Los Angeles, cheons would have 100+ guests attending 3410 West Dallas Street tablishment of the Norwegian Export Coun- Houston, Miami and Washington, D.C. The while now the norm is closer to half that, de- Houston, TX 77019 cil in 1945, close cooperation was initiated chambers are incorporated in their respective pending on the circumstances. We also con- Tel: (281) 537-6879 between the two organizations. The chamber states and linked through an affiliation agree- duct fewer events and are very selective of Fax: (281) 587-9284 continues to work closely with Innovation ment with New York. The national board, lo- topic and speaker as members are constantly E-mail: [email protected] Norway, in areas of common interest such cated in New York, consists of 45 directors, asking themselves ‘What would I gain from Website: www.nacchouston.org as trade promotions and expansion of trade including the chapter presidents. attending?’ It is a time/cost issue, and the relations. There are more than 700 members in result has to have value for the individual. See > nacc, page 12 In the 1960s and 70s, the Chamber went Russ Oberg, CLTC, CLU Independent Insurance Broker Long-Term Health Care Serving individuals and corporations

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Norway has pledged to cut 40 percent of its greenhouse gas emissions from the 1990 level by 2020 and become carbon neutral by 2030. As the world’s fifth largest oil export- er, its petroleum industry will be a significant part of reaching this goal. The industry has successfully implemented a number of mea- sures that have cut more than 40 million tons during the period 1994 – 2007 and is opti- mistic it can avoid the release of more than 130 million tons over the lifetime of these measures. Norway’s petroleum industry has been working to cut emissions, even before cli- mate change became hot on the agenda. Statoil has been pumping CO2 emissions Photo: Marit Hommedal / Statoil back into the seabed underneath the Sleipner Statoil’s Kristin gas and condensate field came on stream on Nov. 3, 2005, and is located in the southwestern part of the Halten Bank in the Norwegian Sea. field for the past 13 years. Thirty percent of The field has been developed with 12 production wells in four subsea templates, tied back to a semi-submersible production platform. greenhouse gas emissions saved during the period 1994 – 2007 were in fact from carbon Industry Association, Federation of Norwe- The decision to store rather than flare unit produced on the Norwegian Continental capture and storage (CCS) from Sleipner, ac- gian Industries, Norwegian Shipowners’ As- was motivated in part by the Norwegian car- Shelf by 9 percent from 1990 – 2006. Nor- cording to the KonKraft 5 report produced sociation, and Norwegian Confederation of bon tax introduced in 1991. The tax has been on behalf of its members, the Norwegian Oil Trade Unions. influential in helping reducing emissions per See > green, page 16

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Jo h n L. Ro g n e Chief Economist at Innovation Norway Seattle Dutch Harbor During the last 40 years the Norwegian 2.9 trillion (around USD 517 billion). economy has transformed to a dual econo- Norway’s mainland economy has faced my. Oil was first discovered in Norway in increased cost levels as the oil and gas cor- Pacific Fishermen 1969. Today Norway has both an oil-based porations have made the country richer and Professional Ship and Yacht Repair Since 1946 economy as well as an important, competi- wages higher. It has been important to focus Two Marine Railways to 160 ft. x 600 tons tive industrial-driven economy. on lifting productivity, and innovation is part Rowe Lift Dock to 160 ft. x 600 tons Periods with high oil prices have made of this. Norway has managed to maintain a the oil and gas industry very profitable. The high productivity level, measured by GDP structural changes in Norway have been per employed, for the mainland economy. We have Nordic Spirit – In more ways than one! driven by the profitability of oil activity, the Other factors that has been important for spillover effects, and the use of tax revenues Norway’s successful economic performance to increase health and welfare services. Ac- so far are: tivity has been high and a significant number • Natural resources, such as fish and of Nordic workers have extended the Nor- hydropower. wegian workforce in such periods. In later • Specialized and niche-oriented indus- years, workers from E.U. countries such as tries using a high proportion of em- Poland, also joined the Norwegian market. ployees with university or high school A major challenge has been to prevent education. Labor-intensive industries overly heavy use of “oil money” in the main- and activities have been outsourced. land economy, and to avoid strong increases • High wage level, but a reasonable one of the cost level, which results in loss of for academic and highly skilled work- competitiveness for the mainland export in- ers (which is often called the “Nordic dustry. This, and the motive to save part of model”). oil revenues for coming generations, is the • Education and research and develop- background for measures such as the gov- ment (R&D) focus, and strengthening ernment oil fund, which is officially called clusters and centers of expertise sur- Stop by for a visit or a row with the Nordic Heritage Museum’s the Government Pension Fund Global. The rounding important industries. 200-year-old ten-oar F/V NORDIC SPIRIT fund’s market value is approximated at NOK

< nacc From page 12 Fax: (206) 374-0410 E-mail: [email protected] The Norwegian Shipping Club and Nor- Website: www.naccseattle.org wegian American Chamber of Commerce Southeast Chapter NACC Mid-Atlantic Chapter Royal Norwegian Consulate General 2720 34th Street NW 1007 N America Way, Suite 305, Washington, D.C. 20008 Miami, FL 33132 Phone: 703-434-1444 Tel: (305) 586 1575 E-mail: [email protected] Fax: (305) 375 8014 Website: www.naccma.org Email: [email protected] Website: www.nscnaccmiami.org Remembering Alice Alice Graham Hegedus was born and Southern California Chapter raised in Glasgow, Scotland. She came to 2956 Lost Springs Drive New York on an adventure trip where she Seattle Dutch Harbor Calabasas, CA 91301 (temporary) met her husband and obtained a position 5351 24th Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107 1558 East Point Road, Unalaska, AK 99692 Email: [email protected] with SAS in marketing in May 1962. She re- 206-783-6800 907-581-1498 tired in 1991 as Manager for Area Commu- [email protected] www.pfielectric.com Upper Midwest Chapter nications, before she started her own design/ P.O. Box 583782 marketing company in 1991. It was at this Minneapolis, MN 55458-3782 time the NACC became her client for close Sign up for our free e-newsletter! Tel: (612) 859-8927 to 20 years. Ms. Graham took on the task of editor of the weekly news bulletin and the Get the latest news, special offers and sneak peeks from the Weekly! E-mail:[email protected] Website: www.naccminneapolis.org membership newsletter, NACC@NEWS. Sign up at www.norway.com and click “Email Newsletter Signup.” She was also responsible for creating all the NACC Greater Seattle Chapter printed material, invitations, journals, con- 7301 5th Ave NE, Suite A ference programs for NACC in New York. Seattle, WA 98115 She was a uniquely creative and talented Tel: (206) 441-9298 person who will be sorely missed by all who AmCham knew her, and especially her two children. < future From page 13 program has been designed to help us make the connections we need so we can do it our- Norway selves, confidently and with an understand- and I expect we will continue to explore that ing of the place we now call home. Developing Norwegian-American business relations both for ourselves and our place in the Nor- Leadership begins within, and so can be wegian system. I have begun to explore my many things and can operate in many differ- A business networking, information and assistance organization promoting the interests of teaching as a leadership role, empowering ent ways. It is important that we understand its members, AmCham Norway is comprised of over 200 corporate leadership teams. “employees” (teachers or students) to do the who we are so we know what we have to of- best job they can. My Norwegian vocabulary fer others. That was the underlying theme of American Chamber of Commerce in Norway comes up short when it comes to business our first three-day gathering and I think is at Lille Grensen 5, 0159 Oslo Norway terms, but teamwork is encouraged and al- the heart of what Global Future stands for. Tlf: +47 22 41 50 10 • Fax: +47 22 41 50 11 • Web: www.amcham.no ready we are networking; learning from each other. No one is going to find us jobs, but this norwegian american weekly s September 16, 2011 • 13 annual business issue Opening doors to a global future Global Future program offers business opportunities for newcomers to Norway

Photos: Global Future/Næringslivet Hovedorganisasjon (NHO) Left: Denis Ntaganda from Rwanda is part of the three-year Global Future program. Center: A group of Global Future participants in the Trondheim area. Right: Jin Ling from China is also a member.

He i d i Hå v a n Gr o s c h eled after their highly successful Female understanding of Norway and our homeland, morrow,” commented Svein Oppegaard, di- Sparbu, Norway Futures program, is designed to give us the and that can be an asset in our work life.” rector of NHO during our initial orientation. tools we need to gain a strong foothold in It is true that Norway’s way of doing “It will be a victory to have people from this the Norwegian job market, something many business is different from other parts of the program in leadership positions. There is so A few months ago, a friend of mine sug- new to Norway find to be a closed and of- world, and the Global Future program is de- much competence here and if we can’t take gested I apply for a limited program called ten locked door. “Global Future would like signed to help those of us who are not Nor- advantage of that high competence, we can’t Global Future (nho.no/globalfuture). Over to ensure that Norwegian companies become wegian better understand the way the Nor- compete. We want to lift your high compe- a three-year period (2010 – 2013), two dif- aware of the advantages and opportunities wegian mind works so we can find our own tency up.” ferent groups of immigrants from around that come with migration. If we succeed in ways to fit into that structure. “If I don’t get a Throughout our training so far, I contin- the world with higher education and a fairly developing workplace diversity it can open job after this,” said one student during intro- ue to hear the question “what does it mean to firm grasp of Norwegian, would be given up for innovation, growth and profitabil- ductions, “There must be something wrong be a leader and why is that important to you?” the opportunity to network with the mov- ity. This program will mobilize the talents with the system.” ers and shakers in the Norwegian business of highly qualified women and men with a “We are training the future leaders of to- See > FUTURE, page 12 community, attend professional conferences, multi-cultural background and sufficient lan- have one-on-one contact with a mentor se- guage skills in Norwegian for key positions lected by the organizers, and attend 19 all- and senior executive positions and board day sessions (15 university credits) through posts.” When the program is over, about 650 the Bachelor of Management program at BI will have participated. (Handelshøyskolen / Norwegian Business The Nordic Maid Numerous partners join NHO and BI School / www.bi.no). Open daily in Poulsbo, Wash. including the Norwegian Ministry of Trade But I dragged my feet. I am an artist, a and Industry, Innovation Norway, the Nor- writer, a teacher. I was certain they would all wegian Labour and Welfare Service (NAV), be businessmen and women talking about The West Coast’s premier Scandinavian gift store! Manpower and Adecco AFF (affiliated to the statistics and science and administration the- Norwegian School of Economics and Busi- ories. I prefer to fly by the seat of my pants Featuring great gifts and items: ness Administration (NHH), and Retorisk and make it up as I go, but something kept Institutt (Rhetoric Institute). The cost alone nudging me forward, and at the last minute for our group, Global Future II, is NOK I applied and was accepted. Turns out I am 2,463,000. And how much is it costing us? not alone. Our group of about 30 represents Nothing. It is a generous gift, which speaks a wide variety of jobs and cultures, and al- volumes for the value these organizations though we do have engineers and adminis- place on our experiences, education and tal- trators, we also have teachers, tour guides ents. and social workers. There really is a place “Culture is also strongly connected to for everyone. leadership,” noted Frode Solberg on our Global Future, operated by NHO opening day. He reminded us that “in this Sølje jewelry (Næringslivets Hovedorganisasjon/Confed- Thor’s Hammer room full of immigrants from around the Pendants eration of Norwegian Enterprise) and mod- world, we each come with our own cultural Dale of Norway sweaters Welcoming Their Majesties King Harald V and Queen Sonja of Norway October 13, 2011

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Fifteen U.S.-Norway trade issues to be examined/resolved. One-half day of nego- tiations in Washington, D.C. (alternates be- tween Oslo and D.C. each year). Nine Nor- wegian government representatives and 19 U.S. government representatives. Thus the stage was set for the annual U.S.-Norway Informal Commercial Ex- change (ICE talks) in early June. First or- ganized in 2003 by then U.S. Commerce Undersecretary Grant Aldonas, the ICE talks represent a unique opportunity for Norway and the U.S. to resolve their commercial dif- ferences simply – that is, without drawn-out international legal wrangling. Unfortunately for the private industry players on the ICE sidelines, much of the initial optimism for Photo: CH/www.visitnorway.com the forum’s ability to get trade disputes re- The annual U.S.-Norway trade talks are important to resolve the trade disputes between the two countries and overcome commercial obstacles. solved has thawed. For Scandinavian context, and compared • Government tender processes (3) Why do so many issues remain on the know they will be reassigned or promoted to the U.S. – Norway talks, the U.S. and Swe- • International standards adherence ICE talk agenda year after year? in a couple years, regardless of success, are den have approximately half of the number (3) Simply put – lack of focus, energy and more likely to promise more than their do- of issues to address during their annual talks. • Taxation (2) will. Once legitimate commercial obstacles mestic political realities will allow. They are More enviable yet, the U.S. and Denmark • Border security (1) are identified and reported, private sector less likely to do the hard work of convincing do not have ICE talks as there aren’t enough follow-up with responsible government of- key decision makers within their own gov- trade disputes to warrant them. The repeating themes are the most prob- ficials is timid or non-existent. In Norway, ernments as to why compromises should be So why are there so many commercial lematic. Within health care and media, Nor- where everybody knows everybody, corpo- made. challenges between the U.S. and Norway? way needs to make serious efforts to abide by rate managers often prioritize cordial rela- Government representatives, unsurpris- For starters, U.S. and Norwegian com- international IP norms. Within seafood and tionships with government representatives ingly and again regardless of actual negotia- panies are increasingly good at raising the shipping, the US needs to grant reasonable over maximizing efforts to tear down unjus- tion success, also like positive media atten- red flag when commercial obstacles are access to Norwegian products and innova- tified commercial barriers. In the U.S., Nor- tion. The Norwegian delegation’s contribu- deemed to be symptomatic of broader poli- tion. If these fundamental issues were to be wegian business interests are often unwilling tion to the NRK television news piece fo- cy anomalies. Along with our partners, the adequately addressed by both governments, to engage in sustained, potentially costly ef- cusing on relatively minor trade negotiation American Chamber of Commerce in Norway we wouldn’t need ICE talks at all. Delega- forts to right commercial barrier wrongs. topics like pilot underwear and Segways (see (AmCham) works with these companies to tion leaders Rikke Lind, State Secretary at The private sector, however, does not http://www.nrk.no/nett-tv/indeks/267131/) gather and relay commercial obstacle specif- the Trade Ministry, and Juan Verde, Deputy bare all blame for mired U.S.-Norway trade is a good case-in-point. Such trivializing of ics. Most of the identified obstacles are then Assistant Secretary at the U.S. Commerce negotiations. AmCham has witnessed several serious trade barrier negotiations doesn’t included or updated on the annual ICE talk Department, could happily redirect their sub- generations of ICE talk government negotia- help open markets, save jobs or encourage agenda. The current 15 issues can be boiled stantial resources toward ground-breaking, tors come and go. Though some staff turn- innovation. down to: proactive endeavors – like a U.S.-Norway over is a natural process in any organization, In the final analysis, the U.S. and Nor- Free Trade Agreement – instead of reactively negotiation continuity – on issues that can in way still need ICE talks. But the talks need • Intellectual Property (3) discussing many of the same trade disputes the best circumstances take years to resolve • Market access (protectionism) (3) trade, page 17 every summer. – has become a problem. Negotiators that See >

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The Oslo Børs (Oslo Stock Exchange) has not yet fully regained its value prior to the 2008 subprime crisis. From an American investors perspective, you would now have about $70 left of $100 if you had bought into a fund tracking the Oslo Exchange Bench- mark Index (OSEBX) in May 2008. The pic- ture is more nuanced when the largest com- panies in the index are considered individu- ally. Statoil is down about 20 percent from its 2008 highs, whereas Yara is about even, Telenor and DNB ahead by about 10 percent and Seadrill up about 30 percent. The Nor- wegian krone was also stronger at the end of May 2008, meaning that Americans would only get NOK 5.05 for each U.S. dollar, compared to 5.43 at the end of August 2011. On the other hand, if you had got in at Graph: John Erik Stacy the tail-end of 2008, the story is much dif- Comparison of OSEBX (solid line) to DOW (double line) in terms of the percentage change in their value in USD. The dashed line shows the change in the ferent. As the subprime mortgage crisis was relative value of the Norwegian Kroner (NOK). The time period starts at the high point reached at the end of May 2008 and spans across the crisis connected shaping up to be a full-blown financial disas- to subprime lending and collapse of the housing market that resulted in the U.S. government launching the TARP program. ter, investors pushed the dollar up by moving their money out of the market and into cash. Most of the companies at the top of the for about $48. Seadrill (SDRL) had reached are Gjensidige (insurance) and Golar LNG When U.S. President Bush signed the Trou- list are the same as those known from 2008. $30 a share and is now back near that level (liquid natural gas tank ships). Neither of bled Assets Relief Program (TARP) in early Share prices in these companies, however, after trough around new-year 2009. these appear to trade as PINK or grey market October 2008 a dollar could already get you are significantly reduced compared to pre- There are some companies that were shares in the US, but Golar (GOL) is valued more than six kroner. The dollar increased crises values. Americans holding Statoil among the top in 2008 whose share prices at nearly twice its May 2008 prices. Also, further and remained near seven kroner all (NYSE:STO) from May 2008 will have seen remained flat or declining after the crash. Statoil Fuel and Retail (SFR), real-estate the way through early spring 2009. Investors shares fall from around $40 to almost $15 These include Sevan Marine, which is now a oriented Olav Thon Eiendom (OLT), oilfield that had bought an OSEBX tracker with U.S. in the first half of 2009, mirroring the de- penny stock and no longer found among the service provider Archer (ARCHER), Aker dollars anywhere between November 2008 cline in oil prices that followed the financial top 30 companies on Oslo Børs. Also REC Drilling and bio-pharma company Algeta and February 2009 would have seen their meltdown. Oil prices have risen more or less (Renewable Energy Corporation) shares, (ALGETA) have entered the companies with money doubled by August 2011. By compar- steadily ever since, with North Sea oil crude traded in the U.S. as RNWEF, have fallen greatest share value/market capitalization in ison, the DOW gained about 41 percent since now over a hundred dollars a barrel, but steadily from about USD 35 to less than 2011. Algeta has followed a dizzying trajec- February 2009. Most of the advantage of the Statoil shares have only recovered to about USD 2. tory and is now at about four times its 2009 OSEBX over the DOW can be explained by $24 a share. Telenor (PINK:TELNY) shares Among the companies that have found share price. the strengthening Norwegian krone. were trading for nearly $65 and now trade their place near the top of the list in 2011 Job needed in New York Caroline Arentz, a 29-year-old Norwegian with U.S. citizenship, is looking for a job in New York , starting October 2011.

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Norwegian oil and gas development. It went The industry achieved the remaining 20 from the old 1970s turbines and generators percent of the greenhouse gas cuts during to modern BAT (best available technology) the period 1994 – 2007 by supplying power low NOx equipment. from shore to Kollsnes, including the Troll Several factors have led to the drop in A platform, and the start-up phase for Or- CO2 emissions, such as more fit for purpose men Lange. In the future, Statoil’s Gjøa field (better match with gas compression needs – will have partial power supply from shore better to operate fewer gas turbines with high for a floating installation and avoid 250,000 load than many with low load), Statpipe sub- tonnes of CO2 from 2010. BP’s Valhall sea by-pass (no compression of transported field will have full power supply from shore gas for third party) and shut down of four through rebuild and renewal. It should avoid smaller fields resulting in reduced gas com- 300,000 annual tons of CO2 from 2010. pression needs, according to Stig Kvendseth, KonKraft estimates the industry can po- a ConocoPhillips spokesman. tentially avoid a further 5.5 million tons in The KonKraft report said the petroleum annual carbon emissions through a partial industry has further identified about 40 new supply of electricity from shore to exist- measures that could reduce carbon emissions ing fields and through carbon capture at the a further 800,000 tons by 2013 using cost- planned Mongstad combined heat and power effective energy savings and less flaring. station, the Mongstad crackerand the gas- Photo: Helge Hansen / Statoil fired power station stations at both Kårstø The European CO2 Test Centre Mongstad in Mongstad, Norway. Carbon Capture and Power from Shore and Mongstad. However, there are discus- Other areas where the industry has sions regarding CCS at Kårstø due to high costs and low utilisation. about one quarter of the country’s total 55 achieved substantial reductions are carbon < GREEN Statoil, together with Gassnova and million tons emitted in 2007. Turbines on the capture and storage (CCS) and powering off- From page 10 Norske Shell, are building a carbon capture offshore installations are the largest source shore platforms from shore. facility known as the European Carbon Tech- of carbon dioxide (CO2) and nitrous oxide The petroleum sector cut 30 percent of way’s petroleum sector emits an average of nology Centre (TCM) at Mongstad, which (NOx) emissions from oil and gas activities, greenhouse gas emission during 1994 – 2007 8 kilograms of greenhouse gas emissions per should be ready by early 2012. while flaring accounts for about 10 percent. from CCS in the Sleipner area. Statoil has barrel of oil equivalent, making it one of the been capturing 1 million tons of CO2 from The industry will also be able to use most carbon-efficient in the world, accord- Half of the reductions come from en- natural gas production on the Sleipner field its expertise in constructing and operating ing to KonKraft. So how was the Norwegian ergy savings and reduced flaring. One of the in the North Sea and storing it in a aquifer installations to help the development of off- petroleum industry able to cut an annual av- biggest examples dates back to 1998, when 800 meters below the seabed since 1996. shore wind power. Fred Olsen Group, which erage of 4.5 million tons in greenhouse gas ConocoPhillips upgraded turbines as part CCS has also been initiated for natural provides offshore drilling and production emissions in 2006? of the Ekofisk II development. This led to gas production on Statoil’s Snøhvit field in services, made its first investments in renew- an annual carbon cut of slightly more than the Barents Sea. This development marks the able energy in 1997 in a wind power park Energy Savings and Reduced Flaring 1 million tons. ConocoPhillips took the de- world’s first gas liquefaction plant with CCS. in Scotland. Most recently, Statoil’s Hywind Norwegian greenhouse gas emissions cision to upgrade its turbines as part of its The company has avoided 700,000 annual project became the world’s first full-scale from its continental shelf accounted for redevelopment of the Ekofisk field, the first tons of carbon dioxide as of 2009. floating wind turbine to come on-stream.

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Membership can open doors for you. NACC is active in eight major US business areas. Members include leaders of Norwegian and American firms successfully pursuing business in the Norway-US market. To explore opportunities for your business, look to the Norwegian-American Chamber of Commerce. www.naccusa.org norwegian american weekly s September 16, 2011 • 17 annual business issue < trade < growth From page 14 About Jason Turflinger From page 8 Managing Director, American Chamber of to bear fruit for the many companies that Commerce (AmCham) in Norway guideline if it is to avoid a higher exchange are currently unable to hire, build facilities, Jason Turflinger has led AmCham Nor- rate and adverse consequences for exposed or invest in modern technologies across the way since January 2003. As one of 112 Am- industries, and to help meet ageing costs, ac- Atlantic as a direct result of today’s commer- Chams in 99 countries, AmCham Norway cording to the OECD. cial barriers. Therefore, AmCham strongly pursues pro-trade policy initiatives, provides “It is a difficult political message to send encourages: publications and services, and contributes to in a country that has over NOK 2500 billion • More government negotiator inter- a variety of business development programs on its books, but nonetheless it is necessary action with those negatively impact- on behalf of its 200+ member companies (50 both to be able to tighten oil spending and ed in the private sector. The rash of percent American, 50 percent Norwegian/in- create new and smarter growth,” said Ber- government/company meetings that ternational). AmCham Norway’s mission of nander. take place in the days immediately developing Norwegian-American business “Our problem from NHO’s side is that prior to the ICE talks should be a relations focuses primarily on increasing en- we are pointing out these problems, as is year-round occurrence. ergy, IT, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, the OECD, the Norwegian Finance Minister • Better annual meeting follow-up and transport industry cooperation between and Prime Minster Stoltenberg, but nobody between negotiation delegations the two nations. Jason and the AmCham team is doing anything because the majority of through, for example, bimonthly have been actively involved in a number of people don’t think this is a serious problem video-conferencing (already at- corresponding, long-term business expan- that warrants unpopular tactics,” said Søilen. tempted but not yet regular) and sion initiatives with private and public sector “We have a veil of oil money between us and Photo: Hans Fredrik Asbjørnsen/NHO specialist delegation exchanges. partners in both countries. reality.” John Bernander, the Director General of the Con- • Much more detailed, informed ne- A Fort Wayne, Ind., native, Jason moved federation of Norwegian Enterprises (NHO). gotiations during the annual sum- to Norway in 1999 after completing politi- mit. This means involving more is- cal science studies at the University of South Norwegian-American hero Pete thorsen is back! sue experts and spending more than Florida in 1998. 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Photo: Christy Olsen Field On Aug. 21, 24-year-old Elizabeth Andrews and her fellow Bike and Build participants celebrated the end of their 70-day, 3,939-mile journey from Providence, R.I., to Seattle, Wash., by dipping their bike tires into the cold waters of the Puget Sound at Golden Gar- dens Park. Andrews, who is from Jamestown, R.I., draped a Norwegian flag around her shoulders in honor of her heritage. The 33 Bike and Build riders spent nine days building affordable housing funded through donations. For more information, visit bikeandbuild. org. Solution on page 19 Want to be featured in our Photo of the Week? Email [email protected] or mail your photo with a caption. Roald Amundsen South Pole Expedition Centennial Ole and Lena were asleep one night when the 1911 – 2011 phone rang, Ole answered it and Lena heard him yell, “Vell, how da hell should I know, From the journal of dats over 2,000 miles away!” and he hung 16 september – lørdag up. Hær ijenn. Jikk ut fra sisste leirplass kl 7 fmd. Først kjørte Helmer å så kåmm Wisting. Lena said, “Who vas dat, Ole?” Me hamm snørekjørte jei. Føre var glimrenne Ole replied: “Hell if I know. Some guy vants inntill vi kåmm ned på denn sisste slette hær ve barrierekanten. Hær ble føre såmm sann. Kl 4 ta know if da coast is clear.” Ole and Lena emd var di to første slær hjemme, De ser ikke America’s favorite Norwegians! ut till att Johansen å Prestrud rekker ned i aften. Kl ær nu 9 emd å di ær ennu ute. Johansen var sisst set ca. 15km hærrfra. Prestrud var da efter på skji. Di har telt å såvepose, så de kann ikke 19. september lete på. Ca 40km i dag. Temp kl 8 –51°. Da vi Inga Øyre Fradal Norway kjørte ut i dag mårres var temp –40.2°. Daniel Jossang Seattle WA Ole Shuros Fairbanks AK September 16 – Saturday 20. september Still here. Went out from the last camp at Sigurd Bjornstad Cando ND 7 a.m. First drove Helmer and then came Wist- Myrtle King Winnipeg Man Can ing. I towed with him. The skiing conditions 16. september Elaine Lovlie Bremerton WA were marvellous until we came down to the last Melvin M. Holland Tacoma WA Janet Hovland Rockville MD plain here at the edge of the barrier. Conditions Jon Saatvedt Columbia City OR Alan Clausen Edmonds WA here so-so. The two first sledges came home at Arlene Kvithyll Two Rivers WI 21. september 4 p.m. It doesn’t look as though Johansen and Bjørn Arne Bamer Oslo Norway Sig L. Olsen Juneau AK Prestrud will make it this evening. It is now 9 Henry W. Larsen North Hills CA O.S. Krogstad Portland OR p.m. and they are still out. Johansen was last Sigrun Hojem Woodin Concord MA Mathilde Gjertsen Lacy WA seen about 15 km from here, Prestrud was be- 17. september Ted Haug Outlook Sask Can hind on skis. They have a tent and sleeping Anders Daviknes Ottem Ulset Norway Richard Wood South Colby WA bags so they won’t have to worry. About 40 km Hanne Daviknes Ottem Ulset Norway 22. september today. Temp at 8am, –51°C. When we drove James P. Sites Billings MT Jenny Benson Tacoma WA out this morning it was –40.2°C. Brought to you by the Fram Museum in Oslo Arnhild Rumsey Louisville KY Jon Feste Tacoma WA Synneve Smevik San Diego CA Erling Ramnes Sem Norway Signe Andrew Santa Clara CA Willy Haave Big Bear City CA Norwegian Proverb of the Week Rune T. Rolfsen Johnsburg NY Karen Schulte Hillsborough CA Steinar Skipsnes Seattle WA Stanton M. Jorgens LaCrosse WI Ingeborg Stensland Anacortes WA Anne-Marie Vevle Dalenberg Martinez GA Want to see your birthday in the “Gode ord skal du hogge i berg, de dårligere i snø.” Stenn Richter Salvesen Plano TX Norwegian American Weekly? Translation: “Carve your good words in stone, the bad in snow.” 18. september Ronald Olson Hansen ID Call at (800) 305-0217 or email naw@ Share your favorite Norwegian proverb with us! Email [email protected] or write to us at Kari Sandland Clearbrook MN norway.com. Birthdays must be submitted at Norwegian American Weekly, 7301 5th Ave NE Ste A, Seattle, WA 98115. Ruth Svanoe Decorah IA least one month in advance. norwegian american weekly s September 16, 2011 • 19 obituaries & religion Just a minute In Loving Memory Encouraging columns by the late Pastor Per W. Larsen, written for Norway Do you have a loved one or friend who has recently passed? Times and now shared with the readers of the Norwegian American Weekly Contact us at (206) 784-4617 or [email protected] to place an obituary. Power hungry people Olav Magnus Thompson September 11, 1913 – August 3, 2011 Some have made it an “art-form”— themselves be bought, for in return for more or less unconsciously—to use submission they receive emotional sup- Olav Magnus King of Norway to The Home. During His others to their own advantage. Unfortu- port, attention, gifts or whatever can Thompson, born Majesty’s 2006 visit, the king made special nately, there are people with such weak keep the dependent. They really don’t Sept. 11, 1913 in recognition of the service Magnus had giv- personalities that there is never a lack of have a life of their own but live vicari- Skudeneshavn, Nor- en to the Norwegian community. For many victims. But people are not to be used ously in the other person. I can think of way, died Wednes- years, Magnus was on the Board of Direc- as THINGS, but for mutual relation- no relationship that is more unhealthy day, Aug. 3, 2011, at tors of the New York Bible Society, serving ships, care and compassion. I have met and destructive. The Pines at Whit- in 1968 when the Society undertook the New many of these victims. They despise Power hungry individuals are poi- ing, N.J. at the age International Version of the Bible. The NIV themselves for their compliant behav- sonous to any human relationship. The of 97 years old. He New Testament was published in 1973 and ior but do not have the moral strength marriage relationship becomes a farce, is survived by his the complete Bible in 1978. The New York to make themselves free. “friendships” loaded with hypocrisy wife Alice of 25 Bible Society later became the International The Bible says: “You were bought and despair, and church life becomes a years, two sons, Arthur (Faith), and Edward Bible Society. at a price; do not be slaves to men” (1 poor imitation of the Christian fellow- (Marilyn), six grandchildren, and 16 great- Following his marriage to Alice in 1986 Corinthians 7:23). We dishonor God’s ship. People are not born to rule over grandchildren. He was predeceased by his they moved to Whiting where he was an ac- name when we allow ourselves to be one another, but to interact and have parents, Olaus Thomassen (John Thompson) tive member of the Whiting United Method- dominated but others. The Bible also mutual respect for one another’s value and Marthea Johannesdatter Vig and his first ist Church. He served on several commit- says: “Fear of man will prove to be a as persons and as Christians. The bibli- wife, Olga after 46 years of marriage. tees, including co-chairman of the building snare” (Proverbs 29:25). Many have cal advice is: “Have nothing to do with Magnus and his mother came to the U.S. committee for both the current church build- surrendered their self-respect and their them” (Romans 16:17-18). Fear and in September 1929 as citizens by virtue of his ing and Christian Life Center. moral principles – becoming syco- love God and NO person can make you father’s citizenship. He was an active mem- In 1952, he established a family busi- phants and “yes persons” out of fear. a slave! You will be free indeed! (John ber of Bethelship Norwegian United Meth- ness in Brooklyn that is currently operated Then there is also the temptation to let 8:36). odist Church, where he served on numerous by his son and two grandchildren. Magnus Full Service Agency With Experienced boards. He was chairman of the Board of remained as president until the time of his Norwegian Speaking Consultants! the Norwegian Christian Home and Health death. Full Service Agency WithOur Experienced daily specials Norwegian and regularly Speaking updated Consultants! Center, Brooklyn, N.Y. for over 25 years. It A service in celebration of Magnus information will help you make wise travel Our daily specials and regularly updated informationdecisions will inhelp ayou make constantly wise travel changing decisions in world! a constantly changing world! was during those years at The Home when Thompson’s life was held at the Whiting Sp e c i a l s t o Sc a n d i n a v i a , the first major new construction project was United Methodist Church on Aug. 6 with in- VERRAZANOSpecials to TRAVEL & LEISURE Eu r o p e & t h e Ca r i b b e a n completed. On multiple occasions it was terment at Ocean View Cemetery on Staten Europe & the1 Caribbean (718) 979-6641 Magnus’s privilege to welcome H.M. the Island, N.Y. Call us for details! [email protected] us for details! • [email protected] Verrazano TraVel & leisure 1 (718) 979-6641 < university [email protected] From page 5 by the Oslo Philharmonic. Advertise [email protected] the Weekly! On Sept. 2, the day of the anniver- Call (800) 305-0217 or email [email protected] for details. There is also a concert series lined up, sary, University Rector Ole Petter Ottersen beginning in November, to perform in the summed up the excitement of the anniver- university’s historic Aula. “The university sary year by writing on his blog, “There have Funeral Home auditorium opened on the 100-year anniver- been many speeches, but now I simply want sary in 1911. For more than 60 years, it was to congratulate my dear colleagues ad stu- SOlie and Crematory Oslo’s main concert hall and home to the dents and wish you a great celebration of the Honoring • Caring • Serving anniversary.” Oslo Philharmonic. This year, the university 3301 Colby Ave. Everett, WA 98201 (425) 252-5159 would like to re-establish the Aula as a con- For more information about the Univer- cert hall,” wrote the University of Oslo on sity of Oslo and to read about its anniversary their website. The concert series will feature celebration, visit www.uio.no/english/about/ a variety of music, including an appearance news-and-events/uio200. 2709 SAN PABLO AVE — BERKELEY, CA 94702 < gold Phone: (800) 854-6435 — Email: [email protected] From page 3 discovery is older than the year 1537 (the Reformation)…I would also point out that they were. So I threw them in the garbage if you deliver prehistoric objects of precious Featuring great Nordic products metal, you are normally entitled to a reward bin. It was taken away before I realized what Books • Candy and Chocolates • Canned goods • Condiments I had found,” said Nystad. that is greater than the current metal value of Cooking wares • Dry Goods • Gift items • Specialty meats “These payment rings of gold normally the discovery,” she says. date back to the migration period (A.D. 400 and more! – 570). This is probably a matter of a reposi- Solution to puzzle on page 18 tory or offering. Not much else is known. Visit us online: www.nordichouse.com The reason for this is that the discovery of the gold rings, in the wake of the action on the property, was not reported to the County Let us help with your next fundraiser! Conservators of Østfold County right away. Share the Weekly with your fellow Norwegians, Much of the knowledge of the context of the and benefit your organization at the same time! rings’ discovery is therefore lost. Gold find- ings of this type are very rare. This is the first We have a new fundraising offer for Scandinavian discovery of this kind in Moss. Gold was organizations: • For every new subscription you sell, your organization used as payment, and this finding represents gets $20 of the profit a significant value from a past society. The • Use the money towards programs, scholarship funds, owner of the gold probably belonged to the or however you like upper echelons of the population,” said ar- • Every subscription is an investment in Norwegian chaeologist Anne Skullerud. heritage, and keeps your members in the loop about “The circumstances of this finding Norway and the Norwegian-American community emphasize the importance of contacting For details, contact Kelsey at [email protected] or (800) 305-0217 an archaeologist once you suspect that the 20 • September 16, 2011 Online: blog.norway.com/category/culture norwegian american weekly arts & Style Calling all Norwegians! Calendar of Events Nordmanns-Forbundet launches a remake of What’s going on in your neighborhood? membership magazine “Norwegians Worldwide”

California 6 – 9 p.m. on Oct. 6, located at the Minne- Premiere of “Don’t Hug Me, I’m sota Valley Country Club in Bloomington, Pregnant” Minn. The program includes a presentation Sept. 30 – Nov. 20 by Norwegian explorer Frode Saugestad North Hollywood, Calif. and photographer Per Breiehagen. RSVP The World Premiere of Phil Olson’s musi- by Sept. 30 to (612) 280-8774 or email cal comedy “Don’t Hug Me, I’m Pregnant” [email protected]. will be presented Sept. 30 – Nov. 20 at the Secret Rose Theatre at 11246 Magnolia Lutefisk and Meatball Dinners Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91601. Clara October 8 is 8 1/2 months pregnant when a freak Edina, Minn. snow storm hits Bunyan Bay. She goes into The Norwegian Glee Club of Minneapolis labor and her husband, Gunner, will have presents its fall Lutefisk and Meatball Din- to deliver the baby in the bar. For details, ners on Oct. 8 at the Lutheran Church of call (323) 822-7898 or DontHugMe.com. the Good Shepherd, located at 4801 France Ave. S, Edina, MN 55410. Serving Times: Nordic Cup Golf Tournament 2 p.m., 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Admission is $18 October 3 per person, and tickets are required. Order City of Industry, Calif. your tickets early by mailing a check – made Save the date! The Nordic Cup charity golf payable to the Norwegian Glee Club – to tournament benefits the Norwegian Sea- the Norwegian Glee Club, PO Box 23053, men’s Church in San Pedro and SCAN Richfield, MN 55423-0053. Deadline for (Scandinavian Center at Nansen Field) and ordering tickets is Oct. 5. Questions? Con- Photo courtesy of Nordmanns-Forbundet takes place Oct. 3 at the “IKE” golf course tact Earl Evenstad at (612) 861-4793 or Anne C. Wangberg, the editor of the Nordmanns-Forbundet’s new membership magazine “Norwegians in Industry Hills at Pacific Palms Resort Robert Olson at (612) 866-0687. Check out Worldwide,” with HM King Harald. King Harald is the royal patron of Nordmanns-Forbundet, and he gave an exclusive interview in connection to His Majesty’s and Queen Sonja’s U.S. visit this October. in City of Industry. The net proceeds of our website: www.norwegiangleeclub.org. $12,000 from Nordic Cup 2010 were split Oregon evenly between the church and SCAN, and Sp e c i a l Re l e a s e was a tremendous financial help for both Daughters of Norway Agne Mathilde Nordmanns-Forbundet organizations. Admission: $150 per person Wergeland Lodge Institution Ceremony (including lunch and dinner). For informa- October 2 tion, contact Paal Berg at (562) 716-9414 Eugene, Ore. “Our challenge is to keep the best of the ry, as well as food, art, design, literature and or [email protected]. The Daughters of Norway Grand Lodge in- ‘The Norseman,’ while adding something film. It also features interviews with profiles vites you to attend the Institution Ceremo- new,” said editor Anne C. Wangberg in Nor- in the Norwegian society such as politicians, Kansas ny of the new Agnes Mathilde Wergeland dmanns-Forbundet/Norwegians Worldwide, historical heroes and personalities, artists, Nordic Heritage Festival Lodge #52 in the Willamette Valley. Join who has worked with the remake of the orga- filmmakers, authors, designers and more. October 1 us Oct. 2 at 3 p.m. at Bethesda Lutheran nization’s membership magazine for a year. Norwegians Worldwide has a new, big- Lawrence, Kansas Church, 4444 Royal Avenue, Eugene, OR. On Oct. 6, the magazine will be launched ger format, and several new editorial themes. Come to the Nordic Heritage Festival in Refreshment after the ceremony. A woman and celebrated with a special reception in One of these themes is “Young Norwegians.” Lawrence, Kansas, with family-oriented of Nordic descent, or a woman who is/ Minneapolis, Minn., together with mem- Through articles about fashion, music, films activities for all ages. Celebrate, explore was married to a man of Nordic descent or bers and friends of Nordmanns-Forbundet/ and more, the editor hopes to boost the in- and experience the culture of Norway, Swe- who has a relative of Norwegian descent is Norwegians Worldwide terest among younger encouraged to join. RSVP by Sept. 25 to den, Denmark, and Finland through food, and the Royal Norwe- readers. (541) 554-2777. arts and crafts, genealogy, music, dance, gian Honorary Consulate “Recruiting new Nordic games, and more. The 10th annual Pennsylvania General in Minneapolis. members is a challenge Nordic Festival will be held at the Douglas “I believe that peo- for many organizations County Fairgrounds in Lawrence. For more Rosemaling and Woodcarving at LOV ple who do not know like ours. We know that information, visit www.ksnordicfest.com, October 9 – 22 their own heritage and there are people of Nor- email [email protected] or call (785) Susquehanna, Pa. do not appreciate the wegian heritage all over 843-7535. Take rosemaling classes with master painter Eldrid Arntzen, all levels welcome! Cost is value it provides, are not the world. These are the Minnesota $125/week, with a possible flat plane wood- fully equipped to under- people we wish to reach “A Don’t Hug Me County Fair” carving class to be added. Please join us at stand the positive and out to. For us, it is im- Through October 16 the relaxing Sons of Norway recreational special aspects of their portant to be a unifying St. Paul, Minn. center Land of the Vikings, located at 461 culture and life values,” organization for all Nor- The Twin Cities Premiere of Phil Olson’s Big Valley Rd, Susquehanna, PA 18847. said Hallgrim Berg, the wegians wherever they musical comedy, “A Don’t Hug Me County For information, contact Bev Budrick at re-elected president of live,” said Wangberg. Fair” will be presented Sept. 8 – Oct. 16 (570) 461-3500, [email protected]. Nordmanns-Forbundet/ “Our goal is clear: at Cabaret Theater at Camp Bar at 490 N. Norwegians Worldwide. Nordmanns-Forbundet/ Robert St. St. Paul, MN 55101. It’s County Washington Berg will attend the re- Norwegians Worldwide Fair time in Bunyan Bay, Minnesota, and Nordic Festival ception in Minneapolis will provide opportuni- it’s the Miss Walleye Queen competition. October 15 with Wangberg. ties for all Norwegians, young and old, to The winner gets her face carved in butter at Edgewood, Wash. “Our organization and our membership come together. Along with our industrious the State Fair! For reservations, call (800) Celebrate our cultural heritage! Daughters magazine have long and proud traditions chapters all over the world and the many 982-2787. Visit DontHugMe.com. of Norway Embla Lodge #2 presents the connected with our Norwegian-American people who work for Nordmanns-Forbundet/ Nordic Festival on Oct. 15 at the Mt. View members and friends. Many of these have Norwegians Worldwide, we hope to reach Launch of “Norwegians Worldwide” Community Center in Edgewood, Wash. a close relationship with their Norwegian more people with our message.” said Berg. Enjoy traditional music, arts and crafts, re- October 6 heritage. We know that there are millions of The magazine launch will be held 6 – 9 freshments and more, including prize draw- Bloomington, Minn. Americans with Norwegian roots, yet many p.m. on Oct. 6 at the Valley Country Club in Nordmanns-Forbundet/Norwegians World- ings all day. The festival goes 10 a.m. – 4 of them would like to know MORE about Bloomington, Minn. The program includes wide and the Norwegian Honorary Consul- p.m. For more information, contact Karen Norway. It is our goal to help with that,” a Nordic hors d’oeuvre buffet, music by the ate General in Minneapolis invite you to Bell at (253) 302-5110. a reception celebrating the launch of the added Wangberg. Twin Cities Spelemannslag, and two pre- new membership magazine “Norwegians Norwegians Worldwide (previously sentations: “Why Norwegian Explorers are Worldwide.” The celebration takes place “The Norseman”) is Nordmanns-Forbundet/ Successful” by Frode Saugestad, Norwegian Norwegians Worldwide’s international mem- explorer, and “The Winter Elf – A Modern bership magazine. The magazine is distrib- Photographic Adventure” by internationally Send your event to [email protected] or call (206) 784-4617 uted to Norwegian embassies and consulates acclaimed photographer Per Breiehagen. To to be added to the Norway.com online calendar and the Weekly! all over the world. The editorial content re- RSVP for the event by Sept. 30, email rsvp@ Event listings are free, but space is limited. Please contact us at least one month prior to event. volves around Norwegian culture and histo- nordic-home.com or call (612) 280-8774. norwegian american weekly s Online: blog.norway.com/category/norway-in-the-us September 16, 2011 • 21 in your neighborhood Norwegians at Carnegie Hall Norwegian musicians David and Julie Coucheron to give a concert Oct. 17 at the prestigious New York concert hall

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Having worked closely with Norwe- Photo: Kelsey Larson gian musicians during my tour of duty as The Nordic Maid offers a wide variety of Scandinavian products, including sweaters, books and gifts. Consul General in New York, 1989-1994, I, now, along with my flutist wife, am very < shop pleased to learn that two of Norway’s rising From page 1 stars have made plans to perform at Carnegie Hall, Weill Recital Hall on Oct. 17 at 8 p.m. dinavian specialties gift shop located in the cooking or baking related items. This time my wife will be back in New York Photo: coucheron.com heart of “Little Norway,” on Poulsbo’s main The Nordic Maid has also sold their as the Coucherons’ manager. drag, Front Street, within a stones’ throw wares to some interesting clients. They’ve David and Julie Coucheron are talented siblings Accompanying these eminent musicians who play the violin and piano respectively. of many other Scandinavian-themed desti- sold Viking helmets to British TV compa- to New York brings back fond memories of nations: Sluy’s Bakery, the Marina Market nies and Hollywood and their Swedish Lu- the musical scene in New York, where young, and a brand-new tattoo parlor called “Thor’s cia crowns to various filmmaking compa- brilliant Norwegian musicians such as Leif recitals throughout the world. The equally Hammer and Needle,” to name a few. nies. They even sold chime candles for their Ove Andsnes and Lars Anders Tomter cre- experienced Julie, his sister, completed her The shop came about when Carson’s Swedish angel chimes to Martha Stewart. ated a sensation at the Carnegie Hall, Weill education at Temple University in Philadel- Drug Store in downtown Poulsbo closed. Despite such success, however, the Recital Hall in 1991. phia and the Royal Academy of Music in The drugstore had a small Scandinavian sec- Nordic Maid is dealing with hard economic This time, the Norwegians at Carnegie London. tion, and Jeanne Snouwaert and Julie Elsner times, just like any other business. Shipping will be the “Siblings Coucheron”: David, David is the Artistic Director of the had helped keep it stocked. But they noticed costs are way up, and suppliers are not car- violinist, and Julie Coucheron, pianist. As newly established Kon-Tiki Classical Music a market in Poulsbo for a store that went rying a lot of inventory. If a supplier doesn’t performers, they are remarkably tuned to Fest on the Oslo fjord at the Bygdøy muse- beyond a few Scandinavian items, one that fill a container, they won’t ship it, which, on each other. David, who plays a Stradivarius, um grounds, where the explorer Thor Heyer- specialized in such goods. occasion, makes it difficult for the Nordic recently was appointed to the coveted posi- dahl’s world-famous raft is displayed. “I said to Jeanne, ‘Why don’t we play Maid to fill orders. tion of Concert Master of the preeminent At- store for a couple of years?’” said Snou- They’ve also struggled when it comes lanta Symphony Orchestra. At 25, he is the For more information about the concert, waert. That was back in 1996. A “couple of to outsourcing. “We call Estonia ‘Eastern youngest ever to hold that position. contact Vibeke Steineger at (917) 863-5892 years” turned into a way of life for the two Sweden,’” says Snouwaert, referring to the David studied at Curtis Institute of Mu- or [email protected]. women. The Nordic Maid has just celebrated fact that many jobs have left Scandinavia for sic and the Juilliard School of Music, and has its 15th anniversary. the allure of cheaper costs in countries like already given a great number of concerts and “We have a really good customer ,” Estonia, China and India. Snouwaert says said Snouwaert, “We’ve become a destina- she and Elsner work hard so that they can get tion store.” In the summers especially, Pouls- as many items imported from Scandinavia bo attracts many tourists. “We’ve had cus- as possible. “We work really hard to get the tomers from all over the world,” she said. sweaters from Norway,” she adds. Norwe- Snouwaert and Elsner do not, however, gian sweater-makers have moved production attribute the shop’s success exclusively to its en masse to other countries. Snouwaert tells many tourist visitors. They also give credit to a story about when Elsner was in Norway, a large group of faithful local customers. and she asked a merchant about a Norwegian “We have a good core local base in the sweater for sale. “It was made in China, with Kitsap County area,” says Snouwaert. “And Australian wool,” Snouwaert laughs. These a lot of day-trippers from Seattle. We have are just the sorts of sweaters they work to customers that we think of as family.” avoid in the Nordic Maid, though it has be- Norwegian-Americans will be proud come more and more difficult. to know that they are well represented as a Snouwaert and Elsner both have strong customer base for the little store. When it connections to Scandinavia. Their grandpar- comes to people with Scandinavian heritage ents on both their fathers’ sides were Swedish entering the store, the winners are “by far, immigrants who came to the Poulsbo area. Norwegian-Americans. Swedes come next, “One thing I credit the shop for was my then the Finns, then the Danes.” Also of note decision to visit the Scandinavian countries,” are Icelandic-American customers. “British says Elsner. “We made two trips and just en- Columbia has a large population of - joyed them so much. We were able to visit ers,” says Snouwaert. the towns where my grandparents had lived What does the store carry? Well, just and see the church where my great-grandpar- about everything. Snouwaert and Elsner deal ents were married.” with over 75 suppliers in the U.S. and Scan- Though Snouwaert has yet to visit the dinavia. Merchandise includes but is not lim- Scandinavian countries, she agrees with ited to: Royal and Porsgrund Elsner when it comes to running the Nor- collector’s plates; Fjord Design pewter flat- dic Maid: that it is a more than apt way to ware; Henning Engelsen carvings; Skadi, Gj- celebrate their heritage, even if it can be a estal, Dale of Norway and Norlender sweat- struggle. “I think that’s why you have any ers; Bethany and Bjorklund kitchenware; job; for the challenge,” Snouwaert says. Lidberg trolls; and of course, lefse griddles For more information, visit www.nor- and krumkake irons. dicmaid.com or call (877) 355-5791. “The cooking part of anyone’s heritage This article is part of our new series is the thing they hold onto the longest,” Snou- “Scandinavian Store Spotlight.” Would you waert says, giving her theory for the reason like your favorite store to be highlighted? that the Nordic Maid does so well selling Call us at (800) 305-0217 or email naw@ lefse baking supplies, cook books, and other norway.com. 22 • September 16, 2011 Online: blog.norway.com/category/norwegian-americans norwegian american weekly norwegian heritage Norwegian Language Corner < leif From page 1 The boys from Vangen: first Proclamation, issued on Oct. 9, 1964. Did you know that the idea of having a special day dedicated to Leif Erikson was Written by Leif Halse first suggested around the year 1865? Fa- mous people like Ole Bull (the virtuoso Nor- Vangsgutane, a classic series in Norway from 1941 to present, was used as curriculum material in wegian violinist), Edgar Allen Poe, William Norwegian schools, as the series had easy-to-read text with pictures. Deb Nelson Gourley of Astri Wadsworth Longfellow, President Franklin My Astri Publishing brings the copyrighted bilingual English/Norwegian serialization of “The Delano Roosevelt, Vice President Hubert Boys From Vangen: Vangsgutane” to the readers of the Norwegian American Weekly to practice H. Humphrey, and many others promoted their Norwegian reading skills, as well as enjoy a Norwegian classic! the deeds of Leif Erikson and early Viking explorers. This was before the 1960 discov- ery of a Viking settlement in Newfoundland, Canada. Before 1960, and even since, skep- tics have questioned the fact that Vikings from Iceland and Greenland were the first Europeans that actually stepped foot on the North American continent. VED BESIDE THE YOUTH HALL Since no one knows the exact date or year that Leif Erikson actually landed on the Søndag skal det holdes stor basar i un- On Sunday, a big bazaar will be held North American continent, a significant and gdomshuset. «Vangsgutane» ber mor om å in the youth hall. The Vangen boys ask suitable date had to be chosen for a Procla- få gå dit, og det får de lov til. Sigrid gir their mother if they can go, and they get mation. The date of Oct. 9 was chosen as this dem hver sine 50 øre, så de kan kjøpe lodd her permission. Sigrid gives them each 50 was the date in 1825, that the first organized til henne for. De gleder seg til moroa og øre so they can buy raffle tickets for her. shipload of Norwegian immigrants landed in håper på gevinst. They look forward to the fun and hope for Photo: Leif Erikson International Foundation New York City aboard the sloop “Restaura- Steinar og Kåre skynder seg med å a prize. The Leif Erikson statue on Commonwealth Avenue tion.” spenne skiene på seg og dra i veg. Da de Steinar and Kåre hurry to fasten their in Boston, Mass., was erected Oct. 29, 1887. The first record of the idea of a special day kommer et stykke fram i bygda, får de se skis on and head off. When they get some to recognize Leif Erikson was in a speech by ungdomshuset. Det ligger høgt og fritt way into the village, they see the youth On May 1, 1963, the then Senator Hubert Professor Rasmus Bjorn Anderson at Albion øverst på en bakke, og bakom huset står hall. It’s situated high on the hillside, and H. Humphrey entered into the Congressional Academy in Stoughton, Wis., around 1865. furuskogen, lubben og tett. Utafor ung- behind the hall is a pine forest, plump and Record, Volume 109, No. 64, a joint resolu- Professor Anderson was a well-known, out- domshuset svartner det til med folk som thick. Outside the youth hall, the crowd go- tion to authorize the President of the United spoken person in the Midwest. At this early skal på basar. ing to the bazaar is thickening. States to Proclaim October 9 of each year as date he had the audacity to write a book titled Borte ved et hjørne står det en flokk Over by the corner there is a group of Leif Erikson Day. In the resolution Senator “America Not Discovered by Columbus.” guttunger, og «Vangsgutane» går dit. Midt young boys, and the Vangen boys head over Humphrey stated in part, “The Norse expedi- The Norwegian-American Historical Asso- i flokken står Larris. Ennå har han ikke there. Larris is standing in the middle of the tions, and particularly the discovery of North ciation published an interesting biography glemt skolerennet, der Kåre Vangen hadde group. He has still not forgotten the school America by Leif Erikson, can no longer be of Professor Anderson in 1966. He became vunnet det gilde vandreskjoldet. «Se der ski-jumping competition, where Kåre Van- regarded as myths. The sources have been friends with Ole Bull, the Norwegian violin- kommer lusehopperne fra Vangen!» roper gen won the splendid trophy shield. “Look, examined and studied too carefully for that. ist who was on a concert tour in the United han. Steinar og Kåre blir røde av harme, there come the lousy ski-jumpers from The time is long overdue for the recognition States. Professor Anderson suggested that a men de vil ikke la seg erte, og bryr seg ikke Vangen!” he shouts. Steinar and Kåre turn of Leif Erikson’s role in the discovery of the statue of Leif Erikson be made and placed in om å svare på fantorda hans. red with anger, but they won’t let them- New World.” On Sept. 3, 1964, President Madison, Wis. Professor Anderson and Ole selves be teased and don’t bother to answer Lyndon B. Johnson signed the bill proclaim- Bull were not successful in raising funds in his mean words. ing October 9 annually as Leif Erikson Day, Madison, so Bull decided to for the idea of a and in that year he signed the first annual Translated into English by Alexander Knud Huntrods – Illustrated by Jens R. Nilssen Leif Erikson Statue in Boston, Mass. Funds federal Leif Erikson Day Proclamation. Vangsgutane bilingual book available for $19.95 with FREE shipping in the U.S.A. were raised, and the statue of Leif Erikson In order to perpetuate this event, indi- www.astrimyastri.com was unveiled on Commonwealth Avenue on viduals and interested organizations should Oct. 29, 1887. send a letter to the U.S. President and their As a result of Professor Rasmus Ander- state governor, asking for a copy of the an- son’s early persistent efforts, the governor nual Leif Erikson Day Proclamation. Some of Wisconsin issued the first known Leif states will not issue a Proclamation unless Erikson Day Proclamation, on Oct. 9, 1929. asked by a state resident. It is suggested that President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued the each organization form a “standing” Leif Er- first National Proclamation marking this date ikson Day Committee so that this tradition is on Oct. 9, 1935. It would be 29 years before automatically perpetuated. Each proclama- the next Presidential Proclamation was is- tion urges ALL citizens to observe this day sued (1964). In 1959 a national committee with suitable programs, so it is not limited to was formed, joining all Scandinavian indi- Norwegians. viduals and organizations in a united effort With the new interest in Viking lore and to petition the U.S. Congress to pass a law, history, and the formation of new Viking for the President to annually issue a Leif Er- clubs, these groups can be invited to partici- ikson Day Proclamation. After several years pate in future Leif Erikson Day celebrations. of hard work, the Leif Erikson Association, In order to vary the program used in school Inc. of Los Angeles, Calif., issued a ninety- visitations, a Leif Erikson theme can be three page Petition to the Congress of The used. Children are very interested and would United States of America, to permanently readily participate in a Viking era reenact- Norway.com establish October 9th of each year as Leif ment. Viking regattas, such as the one staged Royal Norwegian Consulates Erikson Day. This Petition contained copies annually in Florida, draw huge crowds of Organization of the Week in North America of 244 signed letters from clubs and lodges, spectators. Several Sons of Norway lodges such as Sons of Norway, Daughters of Nor- Sigdalslag New York in Florida purchased small standard size rep- way, the Vasa Order, Danish Sisterhood, lica Viking Ships with colorful sails. These Sigdalslag is a fraternal organization Danish Brotherhood, Order of the Vikings, regattas are the source of lodge income, and formed in 1911 by Norwegian- Consul General Sissel Breie The Leif Erikson League, and many other Americans who had roots in Sigdal, are used for recruiting new Sons of Norway Royal Norwegian Consulate General organizations, as well as copies of 99 pages members. See you Oct. 9! Norway, or in the neighboring areas of of individual signatures. Eggedal or Krødsherad. 825 Third Avenue, 38th floor New York, NY 10022 In 1960, the Norwegian archaeologist Are you planning a Leif Erikson Day For more information, Phone: 646 430 7500 Helge Ingstad, and his wife made interna- celebration? Tell us about it, and we’ll in- Visit http://www.sigdalslag.org or Fax: 646 430 7599 tional history by excavating ruins found in clude it on our calendar of events! Write to call (651) 483-9261 E-mail: [email protected] Newfoundland, Canada, proving without us at [email protected], Norwegian Ameri- a doubt, that a Viking settlement had been For a listing of all consulates, can Weekly, 7301 5th Ave NE Ste A, Seattle, For the full list of organizations, there around the year 1000. visit noram.norway.com/organizations visit noram.norway.com/organizations WA 98115, or call (800) 305-0217. norwegian american weekly s Online: blog.norway.com/category/sports September 16, 2011 • 23 sports Tippeligaen: Norway’s Premier League Dreams of Euro 2012 results Standings Norwegian national soccer team stumbles 9/9 Stabæk 2 – 4 Tromsø Tippeligaen pld PTS 1. Molde FK 22 45 9/10 Strømsgodset 2 – 2 Viking 0 – 2 in qualifier against Denmark 2. Tromsø IL 21 39 9/11 Haugesund 2 – 0 Lillestrøm 3. SK Brann 22 36 9/11 Vålerenga 2 – 1 Start 4. Rosenborg BK 20 33 5. FK Haugesund 22 33 9/11 Odd 2 – 1 Fredrikstad 6. Strømsgodset TF 21 33 9/11 Sogndal 0 – 0 Ålesund 7. Stabæk Fotball 21 33

9/11 Molde 2 –2 Brann 8. Vålerenga Fotball 21 32 9. Lillestrøm SK 22 31 9/11 Sarpsborg 0 – 6 Rosenborg 10. Viking FK 22 27 11. Odd Grenland 21 26 To read more about football 12. Ålesunds FK 20 25 in Norway, visit 13. Fredrikstad FK 21 24 www.uefa.com or 14. Sogndal IL 21 24 www.fotball.no 15. IK Start 22 17 16. Sarpsborg FK 21 16

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