Many Dialects Sing with One Voice

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Vol. 125 No. 21 May 30, 2014 Established May 17, 1889 • Formerly Western Viking and Nordisk Tidende $2.00 per copy Many dialects sing with one voice

Singing tells and keeps the «old stories alive; hence, it is and will continue to be a large participant in the culture

Herb Nelson, President Norwegian Singers Association of America»

What’s inside? News 2-3 Business 4 Sports 5 Opinion 6-7 Taste of Norway 8 Travel 9 Molly Andrus Audiences are invited to enjoy a variety has played a large role in Minnesota’s Nor- Roots & Connections 10 Norwegian American Weekly of traditional Norwegian and American mu- wegian-American community. Obituaries & Religion 11 sic from June 12 to June 14 at the University President Herb Nelson believes that In Your Neighborhood 12-13 The Norwegian Glee Club of Minne- of Minnesota’s Ted Concert Hall. They won’t singing is crucial in preserving one’s cultural apolis is pleased to present Sangerfest 2014. want to miss the Parade of Choruses Concert heritage. “Singing tells and keeps the old sto- Norwegian Heritage 14 In conjunction with the Norwegian Singers at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday or the Grand Con- ries alive; hence, it is and will continue to be Back Page 16 Association of America, the Glee Club is cert at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. a large participant in the culture,” he says. hosting over 200 singers and 10 choruses, As the Norwegian Glee Club gears up With over a century of history, it is only $1 = NOK 5.957 as well as the Copper Street Brass Orches- for this spectacular event, many are reflect- natural that the Glee Club has seen many updated 05/26/2014 tra and Soloists. As the special guests for ing back on the rich history of the chorus. changes throughout the years. Despite evolv- Sangerfest 2014, Mandskoret “Bislett Bad Scandinavian Singing Societies in America ing membership, some of the members have In comparison & Rundkjøring” will be coming all the way date all the way back to the 1870s. The Glee 04/26/2014 6.0196 from Oslo. Club has been around since the 1912, and See > sangerfest, page 13 11/26/2013 6.1037 05/26/2013 5.8316 Photo courtesy of Norwegian Singers Association of America 2 • May 30, 2014 norwegian american weekly Nyheter fra Norge Nyheter Vil kjøpe Svalbard-eiendommen Blir sjef for Lærdal får tildelt i alt 19 millioner Staten kaster seg inn i kampen om Austre kroner i krisehjelp Adventfjord, men kan bli nødt til å delta i budrunde Lærdal kommune får nå tildelt 6,1 biblioteket millioner kroner til opprydding og reparasjoner av ødelagt kommunal in- Litteraturhus-sjef og frastruktur, opplyser Kommunal- og moderniseringsdepartementet. Dette tidlegare RV-leiar kommer i tillegg til 4,9 millioner kro- Aslak Sira Myhre blir ner som kommunen allerede har fått til brannslukking og håndtering av ny nasjonalbibliotekar den akutte krisen. I tillegg får kom- munen tildelt tre millioner kroner til NRK planlegging og psykososialt arbeid, mens Sogn og Fjordane fylkeskom- — Det er jo ein fantastiske jobb å få, mune får fem millioner kroner i om- berre tittelen er jo heilt magisk; nasjonalbib- stillingsmidler som vil være øremerket liotekar, seier Aslak Sira Myhre. Lærdal kommune. Kommunepolitik- I statsråd i dag vart han utnemnd til ny erne i Lærdal har tidligere kritisert direktør for Nasjonalbiblioteket, og det pass- regjeringen for å gi for lite hjelp et- er han godt. ter brannen, som ødela 40 bygninger Foto: Terje Mortensen / VG — Eg er jo oppvaksen på biblioteket i i Lærdalsøyri. Rådmann Alf Olsen har Austre Adventfjord, med blant annet Operafjellet, ligger like utenfor Longyearbyen. Stavanger, biblå. Og det er jo den første fo- bedt regjeringen om 50 millioner kro- rordningen som kjem til å koma frå den nye ner til gjenreisning av brannområdet direktøren, frå no av heitar det ikkje lenger De statlige midlene kommer i tillegg VG på eiendommen fra statseide Store Norske bibliotek, no skal det heite biblå over heila til forsikringsutbetalinger på 200 mil- Spitsbergen Kullkompani. landet, ler Myhre. lioner kroner etter storbrannen. Norske myndigheter arbeider for å sikre Svaret uteble, og tålmodigheten til grun- Men det har ikkje vore draumejobben. (VG) Austre Adventfjord for allmennheten, melder neieren tok slutt. I februar ble det varslet at — Det er ei stilling som eg aldri har Nærings- og fiskeridepartementet til VG. eiendommen ble lagt ut for salg. førespegla meg at eg skulle få, eg trur ikkje Ølfestival i Drammen — Regjeringen har besluttet å jobbe for Grunneier Henning Horn har i et intervju ein gong eg visste kva det var då eg var yn- Mikrobryggerier fra hele Europa og en løsning som medfører at staten overtar med VG fortalt at interessen for eiendommen gre. USA er på plass i Drammen for å delta Austre Adventfjord. Det er høyst naturlig og er stor internasjonalt. Dermed er det duket Aslak Sira Myhre har vore dagleg leiar på Haandbryggeriets ølfestival. Jens riktig at staten går inn for å ta over eiendom- for budrunde. for Litteraturhuset i Oslo sidan 2006. Han Maudal, som driver mikrobryggeriet men. Gjennom statlig eierskap og norsk lov- — Det kommer ikke på tale å nullstille har også vore leiar for Foreningen! Les, ein Haandbryggeriet i Drammen, er ar- givning har vi det beste utgangspunktet for å denne salgsprosessen. Staten kan delta ved organisasjon som arbeidar for å auke barn rangør. Dette er tredje året som denne forvalte Svalbard til fellesskapets beste, sier å gi tilbud og salgsprosessen kommer til å og unge si leselyst. Han har sete i bystyret i festivalen arrangeres. — Det er veldig næringsminister Monica Mæland. bli fullført, hvor alle interessentene må gi Stavanger for Rød Valgallianse, eit parti han moro. Vi koser oss selv om det er mye VG avslørte 29. april at eiendommen er konkurrerende bud, og hvor høyeste bud vis- var leiar for frå 1997–2003. arbeid som ligger bak, sier han. Festi- lagt ut til salg på det internasjonale markedet er hva eiendommen er verdt. Eiendommen — Med tilsettinga av Aslak Sira Myhre valen er fredag og lørdag i bryggeriets etter at grunneier først kontaktet staten for å vil bli solgt til høystbydende, sier grunneiers vil Nasjonalbiblioteket få ein dyktig, engas- egne lokaler på Sundland. Haandbryg- få i stand en løsning. advokat, Sveinung O. Flaaten. jert og visjonær leiar. Eg er trygg på at han geriet har vokst seg ut av lokalene sin. Den første henvendelsen ble gjort i be- vil meistre utfordringa med å leie ein insti- I fjor produserte de 400 000 liter øl. gynnelsen av januar. Da gjaldt forespørselen English Synopsis: The Norwegian authorities want tusjon som både skal ta vare på og formidle om staten kunne tenke seg å kjøpe eiendom- to purchase the Austre Adventfjord on Svalbard, but vår felles kulturarv og vera staten sitt organ I år ligger det an til 700 000 liter. — must compete for the region in a bidding system with Det hadde jeg aldri trodd, sier Mau- men mot at selskapet Austre Adventfjord AS international interests. for utvikling av folkebiblioteksektoren, sei- dal som var med og startet bryggeriet får overdratt rettighetene til å drive kulldrift er kulturminister Thorhild Widvey (H) i ei i 2005. Siden 2011 har de holdt til på pressemelding. Sundland, men er nå vokst seg ut av Som nasjonalbibliotekar, får han to lokalene. Maudal synes det er spen- Undersøker sprekker i Bjørvika-bro hovudansvarsområder, han gler seg til å ta nende med så mange øltyper samlet fatt på begge. — Det eine handlar om nas- under ett tak. — Før kunne man bare Vegvesenet har hasteinnkalt geoteknikere etter at jonens minne. Nasjonalbiblioteket tek var på få pils. Nå er det mange sorter å velge de oppdaget en sprekk i betongen i Nordenga bro at som blir publisert, ikkje berre bøker, men i, sier Maudal. film, musikk, radio, aviser, postkort, plakater (VG) — alt. Det skjer i ei tid der informasjons- Aftenposten straumen blir større og større, og minnet kor- Giftig røyk fra brann i Sandnes — Vi har satt våre rådgivere til å under- tare og kortare. Då er det viktig at me har eit Politiet ble varslet om brannen i Hov- søke brua, for å se om dette har med setningene nasjonalbibliotek som samlar og digitaliserer eveien i Sandnes klokken 22.47 tors- og sideforskyvningene å gjøre. Det kommer kunnskapen, fortel oss kven me er og kor dag kveld. Røyken fra brannen var en rapport i neste uke. I etterkant av den må vi me kjem frå, seier Sira Myhre. Den andre giftig og folk i området ble derfor op- vurdere hvilke tiltak som må settes i verk, sier stolpen i jobben er å vidareutvikla bibliote- pfordret til å holde dører og vinduer prosjektleder Grete Tvedt i Statens vegvesen. ka. — Nasjonalbiblioteket har ansvar for lukket. Rundt 20 brannmannskaper I støtten som ligger i nordenden av broen, utviklinga av norske bibliotek. Eg trur me var sent torsdag kveld og natt til fredag er betong falt av der det oppsto en sprekk. kjem til å trenga fleire ikkje førre bibliotek i i arbeid med å slokke brannen. Klok- Brua, som kostet drøyt en halv milliard framtida, seier nasjonalbibliotekaren. ken 3.30 hadde 1.500 kvadratmeter av kroner å bygge, har værtstengt siden i vinter Han byrjar i stillinga til hausten, og då bygningens tak brent opp. Slokkear- i forbindelse med veiarbeid i området. Planen blir det livleg på biblioteka, eller biblå, som har vært å åpne den igjen 5. juni. beidet pågikk da fortsatt. — Bygget det skal heite no. Prosjektlederen opplyser at de vil avvente er 7.000 kvadratmeter i grunnflate, rapporten før de vet om det blir forsinkelser. English Synopsis: Aslak Sire Myhre, manager of the så dette er en seig brann. Men vi job- Om brua kan kollapse vil hun ikke svare på. Literature House in Oslo since 2006, has become the ber så godt vi kan, opplyser vaktleder new national librarian for Nasjonalbiblioteket. — Det vil jeg ikke spekulere rundt før vi Odd Magne Pedersen i Brannvesenet har lest rapporten som kommer neste uke. Våre Sør-Rogaland til Stavanger Aften- rådgivere går nå over brua, måler opp brua blad. Politiet etterlyste i forbindelse og sammenligner med tidligere målinger, sier Foto: Morten Holm / Aftenposten med brannen en bil sent torsdag kveld. Tvedt. Nordenga bro ble åpnet i 2011. Nå er det oppd- Bilen ble like etter midnatt funnet. De aget sprekker i betongen. Abonner Det er fra før kjent at grunnen i Bjørvika fire personene i bilen har forklart at de synker raskere enn først antatt, noe som ifølge på norsk hadde vært på stedet i forbindelse med eksperter kan skyldes den kraftige byggeaktiv- 75 centimeter lavere enn i dag, uttalte seniorin- arbeid på taket. Politiet understreker at iteten i hele området. Området har årlig sunket geniør Kjell Karlsrud ved Norges geotekniske amerikansk ukentlig! det er for tidlig å si noe om brannårsak. fra 3 til 13 millimeter de siste 50 årene. institutt (NGI) til Teknisk Ukeblad tidligere Bygget har de siste årene fungert som — Hadde det ikke vært for pågående land- denne måneden. Ring til (800) 305-0217 lagringssted for biler, husholdningsar- hevning etter siste istid, som for tiden utgjør Send e-post til tikler og møbler. 5 millimeter i året, hadde disse naturlige set- English Synopsis: Geotechnicians are investigating a (Aftenposten) ningene gjort at områdene ville ligget omtrent crack found in the cement of the Nordenga Bridge. [email protected] Norwegian american weekly May 30, 2014 • 3 News Neuroscientists win prize Municipalities say This week in brief no to refugees Labor nominates new party leader NTNU neuroscientists The nominating committee of the Nor- receive the 2014 Körber Small communities find it wegian Labor Party has nominated Jonas Gahr Støre as the only candi- European Science Prize hard to house refugees date for new party leader to succeed Jens Stoltenberg. Støre, a former La- Special Release bor government minister, will be for- Norway Post / NRK Norwegian University of Science and mally elected party leader at Labor’s national convention on June 14. Jens Technology Almost every fifth Norwegian munici- Stoltenberg is stepping down as party pality that has been asked to accept new refu- leader to become NATO’s new Secre- Edvard and May-Britt Moser, co-direc- gees said no in 2013. The Directorate of In- tary General this fall. tors of the Kavli Institute for Systems Neu- tegration and Diversity (IMDi) is concerned. (NRK / Aftenposten) roscience at the Norwegian University of Each year the IMDi sends out proposals in Science and Technology, have been selected which they recommend how many refugees Angry farmers fill Oslo streets for the €750 000 award from the Hamburg, each municipality should provide housing Several thousand angry farmers, many Germany based Körber Foundation. for. However, the arrangement works on a driving their tractors, filled the streets Their selection is yet another recogni- voluntary basis, and last year 69 out of the of Central Oslo on Tuesday, May 20, tion of their seminal finding of specialized 370 municipalities that were asked said no. protesting against what they call the neurons called grid cells, which are critical “One of the main and most common rea- shamefully low farm subsidies of- in helping all mammals, including humans, sons is the question of how many houses the fered by the Government. In the early find their way. municipality can provide, and which indi- afternoon they marched to the Par- The Körber prize honors outstanding Photo: Körber Foundation / viduals should live there. Many of the people liament buildings, where they heard Friedrun Reinhold and excellent scientists working in Europe. we need to place are single, whereas many Agricultural Minister Sylvi Listhaug The prize is awarded to research projects May-Britt and Edvard Moser, Winners of Körber municipalities only can offer houses that are European Science Award 2014. repeat her earlier offer, without prom- that show great potential for possible appli- better suited for families,” says Region Di- ising more money. She said farmers’ cation and international impact. rector Bente Blytt at the IMDi. income would be increased on level The Mosers say they are both happy nal outcome. We accept this award on behalf According to numbers from the IMDi, a with industrial workers and other in- and humbled by their selection. of the great team at the Kavli Institute.” total of 5,500 refugees are currently waiting come groups. Late night negotiations “We are overjoyed that our findings are in asylum centers for a place to live. Most on Friday, May 23, failed to reach a receiving this much attention as a result of Innovative research often it is the smaller municipalities that say compromise. the awards we have received,” May-Britt The Körber Foundation said in a press no, and they are usually asked to accept be- (Norway Post / NRK) Moser says. “But we really want to use the release that it had selected the Mosers be- tween 5 and 25 refugees each. opportunity to emphasize the teamwork cause of their work with “particularly inno- “This is a big challenge for us. It is very No strike in the municipal or that makes our findings possible. Science is vative projects.” important that all municipalities contribute government sector teamwork, with faculty, students and techni- Both the municipal sector and the gov- cians who all participate in producing the fi- See > prize, page 6 See > refugees, page 6 ernment sector found solutions that all parties agreed to on Monday, May 19, and no workers will go on strike. Both Lowest crime parties in the municipal negotiations New plans for the came to an agreement Monday morn- rate in 20 years ing, eight hours past deadline. “There will be no strike,” said Theft in Norway down government buildings mediator Reidun Wallevik, who pre- sented a proposal that both parties 20 percent since 2012 could agree to. 17,000 workers in the “Høyblokka,” the target in the terrorist attack in municipal sectors were ready to leave Oslo in 2011, will be preserved and modernized their jobs if they had not reached an Norway Post / Aftenposten agreement. This would have mainly affected schools, kindergartens, and The number of reported crimes has nursing homes. been reduced by 40,000 compared to ten The government employees years ago, despite a considerable population agreed on the same rate as the em- growth. ployees in the municipal sector, a pay Statistics Norway has published report- increase of 3.3 percent. However, the ed crime rates in Norway for 2013. In total, end result was still far from the 3.8 388,506 crimes were reported last year, a percent that the workers originally decrease of 1.3 percent compared to the year asked for. before. (Norway Post / NRK) When looking at a ten-year term the development is also positive. There were Fewer job vacancies 40,000 more reported crimes ten years ago, There were 61,000 job vacancies in the and one has to go back to 1993 in order to 1st quarter of 2014, 6,500 fewer than find a lower number that is adjusted for pop- in the 1st quarter of 2013. Much of the ulation growth. Photo: Norway Post / Dagbladet / Aftenposten decrease was in the private sector. In The most significant decline in reported One of the buildings damaged in the July 22 terrorist attack. administrative and support services, crimes is related to theft. Theft constitutes a there was a decrease of 2,000 vacan- large share of all crimes, and in Oslo alone cies from the 1st quarter of 2013 to the there were 15,000 reported cases of theft in Norway Post / Aftenposten building, where Prime Minister Jens Stolten- same quarter of 2014. Nevertheless, public places last year. Still, this is close to berg had his office, should be demolished or this industry had a higher percentage 20 percent less than in 2012. Prime Minister Erna Solberg held a preserved after the government buildings in of job vacancies than the average. Do- Oslo police established a special team press conference on Sunday afternoon to an- Akersgata were damaged in 2011. mestic trade had a decrease of 1,700 that targeted pickpockets in the fall of 2012, nounce the government’s plan for the new Solberg confirmed on Sunday that the job vacancies from the previous year. and think this may be one of the reasons why government buildings. The much-debated government has decided to keep the highrise, The percentage of job vacancies in real the number of reported cases has declined. highrise, “høyblokka,” which was the target but tear down other government buildings in estate activities was reduced from 2.1 The number of reported violent crimes, in the terrorist attack in Oslo in 2011, will order to make room for a new block of gov- percent in the 1st quarter of 2013 to 1.3 however, has been stabile all through the be preserved and modernized. At least three ernment buildings in the capital. percent in the same quarter of 2014. 2000s, and Finnmark County and Oslo other buildings will be demolished to make “We have to bring history into the fu- Accommodation and food service ac- County have the highest number of reported room for the government buildings of the fu- ture; change, but also preserve,” said Solberg tivities had a decrease of 0.6 percent- cases. 8.6 and 8.3 cases per 1,000 inhabit- ture. at Sunday’s press conference. age points in the same period, to 2.3 ants are reported, compared to a national Many people have debated and dis- percent in the 1st quarter of 2014. average of 5.3. agreed on whether the so-called “highrise” See > buildings, page 6 (SSB) 4 • May 30, 2014 norwegian american weekly Business Business News & Notes Entrepreneur to open The IMF presents views on the Norwegian The team expects growth in the main- economy land economy of approximately 2 percent On May 23 a mission from the International both this year and next year. Oil and gas Monetary Fund (IMF) presented its views investment are expected to slow going for- an “Innovation House” on the Norwegian economy and Norwegian ward, and new sources of growth are needed. economic policy. The mission’s report is “The IMF points to an important chal- Opera Software co-founder Jon S. von Tetzchner supportive of the government’s fiscal policy lenge for the Norwegian economy,” says Ms. and suggests that changes to the Norwegian Jensen. “Now is the time to lay the founda- converts Boston-area B&B to entrepreneur oasis tax system could further boost both produc- tion for robust and diverse private sector ac- tivity and economic growth. tivity for the coming years.” The mission concludes that the govern- The IMF’s mission team emphasizes the ment’s fiscal policy has been prudent, and need to strengthen the Norwegian economy’s that there is ample scope within the fiscal competitiveness and productivity, pointing framework to support the growth should the to the organization of local governments, ag- economy soften significantly. ricultural policy and the selection of public “I have noted the mission’s views,” says investment projects as areas with potential Finance Minister Siv Jensen. “At the same for improvement. time I am also very concerned with how oil They support the Norwegian efforts to money is put to use. We should use it in a underpin financial stability, including the way that helps increase the productivity and tighter capital standards for mortgage lend- growth potential of the economy.” ing for both domestic and foreign banks, in The IMF’s mission team argues that line with economic conditions and the regu- a more neutral tax system can promote ef- latory framework in Norway, and the efforts ficiency and growth and that a simpler tax to harmonize prudential standards among system with fewer exemptions and prefer- Nordic countries. ences can create fiscal space for a reduction Over the summer, the IMF staff will in overall tax rates. complete a more extensive report on the “I agree with this”, Jensen says. “But I Norwegian economy and economic policy would like to add that the scope for tax re- that will be presented to the IMF’s Execu- ductions can be increased even further by tive Board. also keeping expenditure in check.” (Ministry of Finance) Exchange Rates Oslo Børs: Week at a Glance (May 26, 2014) Photo: Tripadvisor Winners Losers Tetzchner’s Innovation House when it was the Inn Magnolia. 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Every spring, thousands of runners travel north of the Arctic Circle to run in the Tromsø’s Midnight Sun Marathon. This year the race will be held on Saturday, June 21, and marks the 25th anniversary of the event. Unlike most marathons around the Photos: kondis.no world, this marathon is held at night. But Left: The scenery along the marathon route gives lonely runners don’t worry about tripping over your shoe- something to think about. Below: A pack of early forerunners crosses the Bridge of Tromsø. laces in the dark—it’s still light and bright thanks to the midnight sun! The event stands out for being the world’s northernmost marathon certified by the Association of International Marathon ad Distance Races, and athletes come from all over the world—over 50 nations—to take part in this unique marathon. And it’s no surprise; the arctic setting offers breathtaking views of the far north. Runners start in the city center, Grønnegata. The first half of the DONG Energy Mara- thon challenges runners as they cross the Bridge of Tromsø, which takes them from six to 42 meters above sea level. The hard work proves to be worth it though, when par- ticipants reach Tromsdalen and are reward- ed with a view of the Arctic Cathedral and the majestic mountains. In the second half, runners return along a fairly flat route back across the bridge of Tromsø and to Grøn- negata. The maximum time limit to com- plete the marathon is five and a half hours. If representing a group affiliated with Norges Friidrettsforbund (The Norwegian Athletics Association), the marathoners have the opportunity to participate in Norges- mesterskap (Norway Championship). In 2013, Otta Cafi of Brazil came in first in the Midnight Sun Marathon with a time of of May 7, the registration was 35 percent to the three top runners in each age class of their northern journey with a pre-run Ca- 2:43:34. Ragnhild Hanssen of Norway was higher than the same time last year, accord- the marathon, half marathon, and 10K races. zadores concert at the Rica Ishavshotel on the fastest female at 3:17:23. ing to Nils I. Hætta, manager of Midnight The top three women marathoners with Friday. To fuel up with a hearty (and free!) In addition to the DONG Energy Mara- Sun Marathon. The organization is hoping to a time under 2:55:00 and three men under breakfast and get a quick warm-up in the thon, there are four other events for those beat the 1994 participation record of 4,585 2:30:00 will receive cash prizes ranging morning, all participants are invited to the who want to participate, but aren’t up for runners. Last year, they were only 44 shy of from 3,000 to 15,000 kroner. And anyone Skarven Breakfast Race. running the full 42 kilometers. There is a the record; this year they are predicting over with a record-breaking time will get an extra For those who just can’t get enough of G-Sport Half marathon of 21 kilometers, 5,000. So far, there are runners registered 5,000 kroner! the Tromsø running scene, there’s always Adidas Race of 10 kilometers, and a Mini from 56 nations around the globe—with the In addition, DONG Energy is offering the Polar Night Half marathon in January, an Marathon of five kilometers. Kids can show most international participants coming from 10,000 kroner prizes to the team with the Uphill Run in August, and Reindeer Race in off their speed in the one kilometer Labb og England. most participants and a randomly drawn February! Line Children’s Fun Run. Everyone who finished a race—whether team with 10 or more members. No need to The participation appears to be skyrock- it is the full marathon or the 5K—will receive win the race for a great prize! Visit www.msm.no for more information. eting this year for the 25th anniversary. As a medal. Additional prizes will then be given Visitors to Tromsø can relax and enjoy Sports News & Notes Tippeligaen: Norway’s Premier League results Standings

Ice Hockey WC: Norway-Canada 2-3 Football: Sogndal with narrow victory 5/25 Aalesund 0 – 0 Sarpsborg 08 Tippeligaen PLD PTS Canada beat Norway 3-2 in last Tuesday’s ear- Sogndal won 1-0 at home against Sandnes 1. Molde 11 26 5/25 Sogndal 1 – 0 Sandnes Ulf ly game of the preliminary round of the men’s Ulf after an overtime goal by Tim André 2. Strømsgodset 11 21 Ice Hockey World Championship at Chizhov- Nilsen. A few minutes before, Ulf-player Di- 5/25 Start 0 – 1 Odd 3. Odd 11 20 ka Arena in Minsk, and Canada moves on ego Rubio got his second yellow card and to the quarter finals. Norway now heads for thus had to return to the locker room. 5/25 Viking 2 – 3 Bodø/Glimt 4. Vålerenga 11 19 home, after failing to reach the quarter-finals. (NRK) 5. Lillestrøm 11 18 5/25 Brann 2 – 3 Vålerenga (Norway Post / NRK) 6. Stabæk 11 18 Football: Historical sponsorship agree- 5/24 Lillestrøm 5 – 1 Stabæk 7. Rosenborg 11 17 Football: Odd up to bronze position ment for Godset 5/24 Strømsgodset 1 – 1 Rosenborg 8. Viking 11 17 Odd impressed us once again when Start was Strømsgodset has signed a sponsor deal 9. Bodø/Glimt 11 17 defeated 1-0 in Kristiansand. Odd now has 20 5/23 Haugesund 1 – 1 Molde worth 20 million kroner, writes Drammens 10. Sogndal 11 14 points—just one point behind Strømsgodset in Tidende. After eight months of negotiations 11. Sarpsborg 08 11 13 second place. Steffen Hagen scored the only and speculation, the deal is finally in order goal after 66 minutes. with DNB as the club’s new main sponsor, 12. Start 11 9 (NRK) who also will also adorn the logo on their 13. Aalesund 11 8 jerseys. The agreement is for two years with To read more about football in 14. Brann 11 8 an option for another two years. Norway, visit www.uefa.com 15. Haugesund 11 7 (NRK) 16. Sandnes Ulf 11 7 6 • May 30, 2014 norwegian american weekly opinion

< prize Prize money will help shed light From page 3 on grid activity “We are really grateful for the On the EDGE “In the course of numerous opportunity to invest in a new two- An opinion column about current issues in experiments conducted with rats photon microscope,” and mice, the Norwegian brain re- Edvard Moser says. “It will al- Norway and the United States—Join the conversation! search couple detected previously low us to visualize the simultane- unknown brain cells which–like ous activity of large populations of a natural navigation system–en- grid cells, and thereby help us un- How do we treat our veterans? able the rodents to have precise derstand how groups of grid cells spatial orientation. This means cells interact.” that genuine mental performance David Moe can be demonstrated for the first The Körber prize is the latest Sun City, Calif. time directly at a cellular level in of numerous awards that the Mos- the brain,” the Körber Foundation ers have received. Most recently, in On this Memorial Day weekend, I have to ask wrote. late April they were elected as For- the question: How do we treat our veterans? During The Mosers intend to use the eign Associates to the US National the depression of the 1930s, World War I veterans Körber prize money, about NOK Academy of Sciences, an honour organized a march on Washington, D.C. to protest 6.1 million, to determine how grid for which only a handful of Nor- the way people were treated who lived in cardboard cells are formed, how they inter- wegians have been selected. boxes in public parks that were called “Hoover- act with the environment, and how The Körber European Sci- villes” after President Herbert Hoover. At the time, they are modified by experience ence Prize 2014 will be presented Lt. MacArthur was put in charge of a cavalry com- during development of the nervous to May-Britt and Edvard Moser in pany with orders to shoot any veteran who caused system. the Hamburg City Hall on 5 Sep- a disturbance. tember. Today, the families of U. S. troops are forced to live on food stamps in order to feed their children. In 2013 alone, $104 million worth of food stamps of that it can be very difficult to < refugees were used at commissaries, according to Govern- integrate into small, tight commu- From page 3 ment Executive reports, while legislators make nities. Maybe this is what many of well over $100,000 a year in salary and think they so that the refugees can start their the municipalities think of when are underpaid. Our military men and women have new lives,” Blytt explains. they say no,” Aakre suggests. been fighting now for 13 years in hard combat, yet One of the municipalities This year, however, Osterøy many of their families have had to go to food pan- that said no to placing refugees has accepted the IMDi’s sugges- tries to get enough to eat. last year is Osterøy in Hordaland tion and will place 45 refugees Aside from all of the publicity about our VA County. According to Mayor Kari over a period of three years. “We hospitals, veterans take a lot of flak. A friend of Aakre this was due to difficulties have now chosen to go for a vol- mine was in Vietnam, came under enemy attack finding suitable housing. unteer-based housing model which at night, jumped in a ditch with six others, started “In small municipalities with depends on everybody being aware shooting, and when it became light, only he and one Photo: JMSuarez / Wikimedia Commons a sparse population it is often very of their responsibility to welcome A homeless veteran in New York. other were alive. When he went home, he went to difficult to find good housing op- the new residents,” Aakre tells church with his mother and the pastor said, “you tions for those who arrive. On top NRK. are not welcome here, we don’t want any baby kill- ers in this congregation.” Is it any wonder we have a generation of men who don’t attend church? < buildings demolished, Akersgata will be kept David Moe was born in Minneso- It amazes me how super-patriots can wear From page 3 open for traffic, and more high-ris- ta and graduated from the Univer- es may be built behind the existing American flags on their lapels, yet would not think sity of Minnesota, Morris in 1964 Preservation was also a clear “høyblokka,” towards Grubbegata. of allowing their son or daughter to enter the mili- and received his M.A. degree from recommendation from the many “We have emphasized the tary and even send them to colleges that will not San Francisco State University in experts that participated in a hear- need for a vibrant capital with a allow military recruiters onto their campuses. On 1975. He spent four years in the ing about the government build- pulse. The government buildings our college campuses, how many have veterans’ Navy and 32 years in the insur- ings in March 2011. Now the gov- are located right in the heart of resource centers to provide counseling to our men- ance business. He is married to ernment has decided to support Oslo, and our goal is for the design tally and emotionally wounded? his wife, Thordis, and they have two daughters and their view, and chosen to go for the to open up for good urban spaces,” Being a veteran, I have expressed my opinion. four grandchildren. They now live in Sun City, Cali- so-called “Concept East.” Solberg says. I welcome a counter opinion. fornia. This proposal as a whole It is estimated that the project means that the high rise will be will provide 5,700 jobs up until The opinions expressed in “On the Edge” are not necessarily those of Norwegian American Weekly, and publication of those views is not an endorsement of them. 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We’ll stop when we come to a crossroad. Well you see there They are not having a county nurse If we are doing Have you quit Are you finished has been so little trade any longer. That there tax reducing This is something new me and Ola business tomorrow, Per, Giddy up. the chain store with the county that they had to lay off commission cut out the nurse, the came up with. The place will be full we better stop soon and in Fargo, Polla? nurse business? many of the clerks. county agent, and the county engineer. of stores like this in a few years. put things in order. 8 • May 30, 2014 norwegian american weekly Taste of Norway Laks fiskekaker med eple og gulrot salat (Salmon fish cakes with apple and carrot salad)

Whitney Love Stavanger, Norway Apple & carrot

Norwegian fish cakes are traditionally salad made with cod or a similar type of white fish but I like to make mine with salmon instead. • 2 apples, grated Salmon is more flavorful and healthful than • 4 carrots, grated cod, especially if caught wild. • Freshly squeezed lemon juice • Freshly ground black pepper Fish cakes • Salt Combine the carrots and apple in a me- • 500g (ca. 18 oz.) fresh fish fi- dium sized mixing bowl. let, deboned and skinless Season to taste with freshly squeezed • 30g (1/4 cup) potato flour lemon juice, salt, and pepper. • 10g (2 teaspoons) sea salt • 200 ml (3/4 cup) milk Whitney Love is a cook- • 1 egg book author and blogger. • 1 teaspoon baking powder She hails from Tucson, Ari- zona and is currently living Place all ingredients in a food proces- in Stavanger, Norway. She sor and pulse on a medium speed until mix- runs the English language ture becomes mostly smooth and consistent. blog Thanks For The Food Some fish chunks may remain but mixture where she documents her should be relatively smooth in texture. love affair with Norway through the lens of tra- Wet hands with water, shape dough into ditional and modern Norwegian gastronomy. patties, and fry in a 50/50 mixture of butter Find her online at thanksforthefood.com. and oil. Serve warm and enjoy. Photo: Whitney Love These salmon cakes are as pretty as they are tasty.

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Even folks who know little of Norway have seen the pictures: a spit of rock jut- ting out way, way over the edge of a cliff that drops precariously down to Ringedal Lake below. Along with Preikestolen (the Pulpit Rock) and Kjeragbolten (I can’t find a translation for this, but it’s that boulder that’s caught between two cliff faces), Trolltunga (Troll’s Tongue) is one of the most recogniz- able natural scenes in Norway. Trolltunga is one of the most spectacu- lar scenic cliffs in Norway. Situated about 1,100 meters (3600 feet) above sea level, hovering 700 meters (2300 feet) above lake Ringedalsvatnet in Skjeggedal. The view is breathtaking, but it takes some doing to get there. The hike goes through high moun- tains, takes 8-10 hours in total (to Trolltunga and return), and has an ascent of about 900 meters (2950 feet). The hike is usually possi- ble to do from mid June, depending on when the snow melts in the mountains. Normally one can hike to Trolltunga until mid Septem- ber. Consider carefully whether you are in Photo: Steinar Talmoen / Wallpaperweb.org good enough shape and have the right equip- Trolltunga is the photo-op of choice for intrepid travelers to Norway—and one of the country’s most spectacular views. ment before setting out. Plan carefully and start early in the day, and be aware that there from 1913, built in “Art Nouveau” style. It is are also campgrounds in Odda, just across from the Troll’s Tongue that sleeps six peo- is no mobile phone coverage along the route. located in the village right below the famous from the Trolltunga Hotel. ple. These DNT lodgings cannot always be The nearest towns to Trolltunga are Trolltunga. The hotel is open all year and has During the summer months, the trip booked in advance, but everyone who comes Odda and Tyssedal. On a personal note, 26 rooms of good standard with a total of 52 can also be combined with an overnight at to a cabin will have a place to sleep, either Odda is one of the few places in Norway beds. The hotel has a sauna, suite with Ja- Reinaskorsbu, a small Norwegian Trekking in a bunk or on a mattress on the floor if all I’ve actually been to, and I had no idea we cuzzi, free parking, and first class restaurant. Association (DNT) cabin a few hours’ hike bunks are taken. were so close to this landmark! If I’d known, It also houses an art collection with works I probably would have tried dragging my by Nils Bergslien, Christian Krogh, Askvold, asthmatic companion along, and then may- Adelsten Normann, Morten Müller, Ludvig be I’d have a story to tell about Norwegian Shramstad, and Hans Dahl. health care. Next time. For the hike, that is, Odda has few hotels, with the main one not the asthma attack. being the Trolltunga Hotel (Vasstun). It has The Norwegian Glee Club of Minneapolis The hike starts about seven km (4.3 accomodations ranging from a dormitory to mi) east of Tyssedal in Skjeggedal, where rooms with private bathrooms. Located be- in conjunction with the you can park for a fee of 100 NOK per day. tween the lake and the fjord in Odda, you’ll Norwegian Singers Association of America There is also a daily bus from Odda, which find the whole town accessible from this takes about 30 minutes each way. The trail- base. is honored to present head is at the beginning of the funicular Hotel Ullensvang is a little farther north Mågelibanen, which is unfortunately no lon- along the fjord, but offers luxury and history. ger in operation. It has been operating as a hotel since 1846, with many extensions and modernizations. Lodging Situated right on the fjord, the hotel boasts Given that you’ll spend all day hiking swimming and boating, along with gardens, up and down, you’ll need a comfy place to indoor tennis court, spa, infinity pool, and rest once you’re done. If you’re not lucky even a bowling hall. enough to have relatives in the area (hey, Of course, you can always camp. As I cousins!), here are a few options. understand it, it’s free and legal to camp on Tyssedal Hotel is a magnificent building virtually all unfenced land in Norway. There

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Donald V. Mehus women in long formal gowns. New York Syttende Mai Ball In the first two parts, Donald recounted The whole main floor of the central main the morning and afternoon of the 17th, with building of Blindern Studenterhjem was tak- rituals and contests and the parade itself. en over for the ball, the motif being native Now comes the exciting comclusion—and South Pacific. The large dining room became the aftermath. the ball room, the roomy peis stue (lounge) featured a bar with tables and chairs; and the The Norwegian students, it should be more intimate music room and library were clear by now, really do know how to cel- decorated with paintings of palm trees, bam- ebrate—but they also know how to pause boo huts, native dancing girls in sarongs, and and recharge their batteries for festivities yet other vistas. ahead. For many, in fact, the 17th of May Joining the festivities to the fullest, I celebration had just about reached its half- danced with a good number of the lithe, way mark. Sensibly, most of us went to our beautiful young women. Having been in rooms to relax, while some bold (or benight- Oslo for some time now and having attended ed?) souls continued serious drinking out on many parties and dances, I had met many, the veranda; mostly, though, we rested up many young women. As Americans were from the rigors of the day and prepared for fairly rare in my circles, the women always the long evening ahead of us. seemed to remember me well—but to my Photo: Donald V. Mehus Around 6:30 p.m. we Blindernites had chagrin I must confess that I unfortunately Students gather outside Blindern Studenterhjem on May 18, relaxing and recovering after the festive a simple but substantial stand-up buffet was not able to remember all the women I celebrations of the day before. Second from left is Bjame Housken, and far right is Frans Mauriitsen, supper, and a couple hours later the formal had met. Perhaps the encounter of months both good friends of the author of this article. Blindern “Syttende Mai Ball” began. About before had been brief—a single dance—or a hundred of the Blindern boys with their a drink with friends in a chamber with sub- Remembrance of Things Past floor. Then gradually it would come out who dates attended. Quite a transformation: the dued lighting. At any rate, every now and then at the she was and where I had met her. men were decked out in tuxedos, the lovely Syttende Mai Ball as on other occasions, a At another Blindern dance, it came lovely young woman would come up to me about that my date was quite stunning. Both (I liked their positive attitude) and ask dis- of us had been invited to the room of one of Book review: armingly, “Do you remember me?” If I was my friends, along with several other couples, at a loss, I would simply murmur, “It’s been for a drink and a visit before the main festivi- some time, hasn’t it?” She would agree, and ties of the evening started. One of my friends Defiant Courage with that we would sweep out onto the dance later told me that though I may not have See > blindern, page 15

Bill Asplund Wenatchee, Wash. 2. juni Klara Sinnerud Alvdal Norway Hermod Bakke Leavenworth WA Here is an exciting story of escape and Kristofer Michael Virding Tigard OR survival of one of Norway’s most profound Erik Andersen Lomita CA commando of WWII. Helge Nordby Minneapolis MN The story begins in spring 1943, when a small fishing boat, disguised as being on 3. juni a fishing trip, sails into peaceful Toftefjord, 30. mai Alf L. Knudsen Jr. Simi Valley CA near Tromsø. The boat is carrying Norwe- Glenny Inghagen Dearborn Hts MI Megan Lapham Edmonds WA gian saboteurs and supplies for their clan- Grace Hansen Jamaica Estates NY Lars Makebakken Tacoma WA John Seastrand Greendale WI destine activities. They are intercepted by Floyd W. Lien Minneapolis MN Olyve C. Orfield Winter Park FL Borghild Andersen Cantelmo a Nazi Patrol boat and challenged. During Sverre Hatley Seattle WA Bay Head NJ the fight, several commandoes are killed Clarence A. Clausen Northfield MN Milo Moe Eau Claire WI outright, some are captured, but only one es- Virginia Onsrud Eugene OR capes—Jan Baalsrud. Clara Aasland Williamsen Tucson AZ 4. juni This story describes how with the help Grace Hansen Jamaica Estates NY Oscar Erickson Bellevue WA of Norwegian people, Baalsrud, who is in Vita Davies Sequim WA Mrs. John Caspersen Ketchikan AK constant danger, outwits the S.S. troops Charles Olsen Westland WI Sigurd Hartmann San Antonio TX assigned to hunt and capture him. When Fredrick Smith Lawrenceville NJ Albert Olai Spor Milwaukie OR reading this story, it would be most helpful Atle L. Coleman Veka Seattle WA Bruce Mork Houghton MI following Jan Baalsrud’s escape using a de- Torunn Roinestad Brooklyn NY 31. mai Venka Dyro Fasulo Brooklyn NY tailed map of Troms. lasted from the 25th of April to May 22. It is Helen Anderson Carpio ND During the gun battle in Toftefjord, incredible how he masters enough courage Åsta Abogen Foldereid Norway 5. juni Baalsrud is shot in his right foot. This does and strength to survive. Jan is finally rescued Erling Røthe Estevan Sask. Canada Andrew H. Sande Huron SD not stop Baalsrud. Wearing only one boot, by a group of Sami men with reindeer, who Halfdan Tronsdal Stanwood WA Elias Kjendsli Oslo Norway he continues traveling for several days on whisk him away to Sweden and safety while Winnie Slaaen Farsund Norway Wesley Andrew Herset Kila MT snow-covered rugged mountains, braving being violently pursued by armed Nazi S.S. Trini D. Aasen Anaheim CA Ruth Olsen Haller Park Ridge IL snowstorms and surviving an avalanche. ski troops. Else Kinney-Patecell Bayside NY When Baalsrud’s injuries progress to Exciting story yes, indeed. This event the point that he is unable to walk, the in- is still remembered in Norway as one of the 1. juni habitants of a small village of Manndal risk nation’s heroic tales of their famous free- June Fosmoe Seattle WA Want to see your birthday in the great mortal danger helping him. The men dom fighter. In the sixties, there was a movie John N. Melland Modesto CA Norwegian American Weekly? L. Brekken and women move him by sled (fjellpulk), produced about his escape, “Nine Lives.” I Spokane WA Helga Lellelid Colman SD under the darkness of night, to a 4,000-foot understand that “Nine Lives” was nominated Call at (800) 305-0217 or email naw@na-weekly. Carrie Mjelve Camrose Alberta Can com. Birthdays must be submitted at least one pass in the Kjerringdal Mountains above the for an Oscar for best foreign film. Starleen Locken Corrion month in advance. village. Here he is hidden between rocks in a This is a must-read book for anyone Mt. Vernon WA NB: Has someone on our birthday list passed cave for several weeks before rescue. who enjoys reading true historical, well- Tor M. Olufsen Burnaby BC Can away? Please notify us! Wrapped only in a sleeping bag and left researched stories of intrigue, suspense, and Joseph Plasek Madison WI alone for days at a time, Baalsrud’s ordeal adventure. norwegian american weekly May 30, 2014 • 11 obituaries & Religion Pastor Larson’s Corner In Loving Memory Pastor Jerry Larson retired to his cabin in Zimmerman, Minn., after 39 years Do you have a loved one or friend who has recently passed? in parish ministry for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. In 2011 he Contact us at (206) 784-4617 or [email protected] to place an obituary. published a book entitled “Speaking the Word Freely: Writing with purpose, preaching with power.” Contact him at [email protected] Dr. Arthur Olsen November 24, 1929 – May 4, 2014 The real presence Dr. Arthur Olsen, 84, died peacefully cal Education. During his 49-year tenure at One of my favorite camp songs is en- ent in them and in their every neighbor. May 4, 2014 surrounded by his wife and Augustana College, he served in several ad- titled, “Jesus my Lord” by John Fischer. Every one of us wishes that we could children. Arthur Lloyd Olsen was born No- ministrative positions including Provost, yet Here are the words of the chorus; “Have see Jesus. We wish that we could have vember 24, 1929 in Casper, Wyo., to Jens his heart was in the classroom. you seen Jesus my Lord, He’s here in plain been there when he walked the Galilean and Anna (Hytmo) Olsen. He attended St. Art was a tireless proponent of Norwe- view. Take a look, open your eyes; he’ll hills. Because of the miracle of Christ’s Olaf College, where he earned his bachelor’s gian heritage. In 2008, the Norwegian Con- show it to you.” In the verses that follow, “real presence,” we can. We can see Jesus in philosophy and met the love of his life, sulate presented him with the St. Olav Medal the author talks about seeing Jesus in the in the ordinary things of this world. Indeed Ruth Ann Arneson. Arthur and Ruth were in recognition of his work to preserve Nor- sunset, the ocean, the cross, and finally in as the songwriter says, “He’s here in plain married on August 21, 1954 in Oak Park, Ill. wegian heritage, and to strengthen the bonds others. view.” In the midst of our busy and hurried Art earned his Bachelor of Theology between Norwegian Americans and Norway. I like this song because it helps me re- lives, we need to stop and look around us. degree from Luther Seminary in 1956, his He will be dearly missed by his wife member to open my eyes to the presence If we do, Jesus will be there for us. Doctor of Theology from Harvard Divin- Ruth, four children, Arne, Sioux Falls; of Jesus in the world around me. When Je- I particularly like the final verse of the ity School in 1966, and was ordained in the James (Toshie), Pittsburgh, Penn.; Solveig sus walked the earth, He made it clear to song where the author calls us to see Jesus Lutheran Church in 1975. In 2002, he was Santillano (Mark), Erie, Penn.; Beret Olsen his disciples that he would always be with in each other. “Have you ever stood in the awarded the Faithfulness in Ministry Cross (Leon Rishniw), San Francisco; and four them. He said that wherever two or three family, with the Lord there in your midst; for specialized ministry by Luther Seminary. grandchildren, Ella Santillano, Leila Rish- were gathered together that He would Seen the face of Christ on your neighbor? He was an active member of Our Sav- niw, Josephine Rishniw and Cooper Olsen; be in the midst of them. He said that He Then I say you’ve seen Jesus, my Lord.” ior’s Lutheran Church, serving on various Art’s sister, Evelyn Williams, Edina, Minn., would be really present with them in the We all need to take a look, to open our boards and singing in the choir. He was on brothers Robert, Casper, Wyo., and Har- bread and wine of Holy Communion. He eyes. When we do, we will realize that Je- several synod task forces and co-founded old, Steamboat Springs, Colo., and beloved also made it clear that He would be pres- sus lives in our very midst. Shalom, a Center for Continuing Theologi- cousins, nieces and nephews. Rebecca E. Hansen Community Connections April 24, 1927 – May 17, 2014 Gratulerer med Dagen! Rebecca E. Hansen, 87, of Brainerd, Scandinavian treats for family and friends. Minn., passed away peacefully on May 17, In her retirement she traveled extensively, 2014, at her home surrounded by family. learned to clog, participated in Geritol Frol- Happy birthday / Rebecca Eleanore (Sandven) Han- ics and theater productions at Central Lakes sen was born on the family farm in Beaver College, and enjoyed watching the Minne- engagement / etc! Township near York, N.D., on April 24, sota Twins. She loved being a grandmother 1927, to K.B. and Elvira (Trandum) Sand- and attended many of her grandsons’ school, ven. She was baptized and confirmed at St. musical, and sporting events. She was their Petri Lutheran Church, rural York, N.D., and number one fan. Your name and educated at the Beaver Township #2 rural Surviving is her husband of 59 years, school. Becky graduated from Leeds High Bill Hansen; her children, John of Minne- special message School and then attended Concordia College apolis, Ann (Clint) Malwitz of Lake Elmo, in Moorhead, Minn. She taught Business Brad of Webster, Mass., and David (Jana) of here! Education in the Brainerd School District Fargo; grandchildren Jacob, Joel, Charles, until her retirement in 1990. Timothy, and Christopher. She is survived Becky was a member of Trinity Lutheran by one sister, Eunice C. Sandven of Leeds, For more information, call Church where she sang in the church choir, N.D. and sisters-in-law, Dorothy Sandven us at (800) 305-0217 or email was a member of the Bethlehem Circle and of Eden Prairie, Minn., Irene Hanson of [email protected]. volunteered in the church office. She was a Roseville, Minn., and Joni Hill of Brainerd, life time member of the Sons of Norway Sa- Minn.; also nieces and nephews. gatun Lodge and the American Association Rebecca is preceded in death by her par- of University Women. Becky was proud of ents; brothers Kenneth, Olger, and Roger; her Norwegian heritage and enjoyed making and sisters Lois Barnes and Signe O’Keefe.

Michael “Mike” Lund December 3, 1945 – May 15, 2014

Michael “Mike” Lund, age 68, passed of a number of projects. Mike loved his job, away on Thursday, May 15, 2014, at Brew- and felt passionately about the people he ster Village. Mike was born December 3, worked with and the projects he worked on. 1945, son of the late Raymond and Evelyn Mike is survived by his wife: Roxanne; Lund. Mike grew up in Chippewa Falls, his mother: Evelyn Lund; his sisters: Judy Wisconsin, and graduated from Chippewa (Bob) Beimel, Sandy (Richard) Kittredge, Falls High School in 1964. Mike served in and Jeanne (Mike) Coonen; a brother: Rich- the U.S. Army from 1965 until 1967, and ard (Sharon) Lund; a sister-in-law: Carol was a very proud Vietnam Veteran. He mar- (John) Kraemer; a brother-in-law: Ronald ried Roxanne Krueger on October 12, 1968, (Barb) Krueger; along with many special and recently celebrated forty-five years of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, his wonder- marriage. They were blessed with a son, ful and supportive friends and neighbors, Eric, on September 21, 1969. and his special cat, Olie. Mike was preceded Mike began his employment with The in death by his father Raymond Lund and his Boldt Company on November 20, 1972. As son Eric Lund. a project manager, he aided in the success 12 • May 30, 2014 norwegian american weekly in your neighborhood What’s going on in your neighborhood? Calendar of Events California iowa Journeys through Arctic Art and Folk Culture with Norwegian charm from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 Solbakken 6-64 61st Anniversary Dinner National Exhibition of Folk Art Exhibition Workshops p.m. Cost is $7 for adults, $4 for children 5-12, June 4, 6:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. June 10 – July 26 Saturdays, now – June 14 and free for children under 5. Children’s Nor- Placentia, Calif. Decorah, Iowa New York, N.Y. dic story time in the library from 10:00 a.m. Join Solbakken for its 61st Anniversary Fully Contemporary artists from all over the country Inspired by the Sámi Stories: Art and Identity of to 11:00 a.m. Catered Salmon Dinner with Cold Table of exhibit their knifemaking, rosemaling (Norwegian an Arctic People exhibition, and drawing upon Norwegian Hors d’oeuvre’s and cash bar. decorative painting), weaving, and woodworking the rich art and culture of the Sámi, children six pennsylvania Social at 6:00 p.m, dinner at 6:30 p.m. and in Vesterheim’s annual National Exhibition of Folk to eleven will create projects using mixed media, Annual Viking Fest Dinner program at 7:45 p.m. The Scandia Dancers Art in the Norwegian Tradition. This is the muse- textiles, and natural materials in tandem with June 7, 6:00 p.m. will entertain. Location: Placentia Woman’s um’s major summer exhibition and is sponsored stories about Sámi history and folk culture. Cost Lackawaxen, Pa. Club Round Table; 901 N. Bradford. Reserva- in 2014 by Decorah Bank and Trust. The judged is $12 ($10 ASF Members) or $68 ($56 ASF Mem- Sons of Norway Bernt Balchen Lodge #3-566 tions are $30 per person and needed by May exhibition will be on view from June 10 through bers) for a series pass. At the Scandinavia House. will host traditional roast stuffed pork dinner 28, 2014. Send to Ginnie Wilcox at 7885 E. July 26 in the museum’s Main Building. Ribbon with all the trimmings, delicious homemade Garner St., Long Beach, CA 90808. For more winners and Gold Medalists are announced in 2nd Annual Walk & Wheel desserts, and coffee/tea at at Central Volun- information call (562) 596-5616. conjunction with Nordic Fest, Decorah’s city-wide June 7, 11:00 a.m. teer Fire House, 574 Westcolang Road. The celebration of Norwegian heritage, which begins Brooklyn N.Y. price is $20 per person and $10 for children Torsk Dinner this year the evening of July 24 and runs through- Join the Norwegian Christian Home Foundation under 12 years. Reservations required by June June 7, 6:00 p.m. out the day July 25 and 26. Many of the pieces in “Help the Home” Team in its 2nd Annual Walk & 1. Call Elsie at (570) 685-7086. Oakland, Calif. the exhibition are for sale by silent auction and Wheel. Funds raised will be used to provide ex- Enjoy a torsk dinner at the Bjornson Lodge it’s a great way for folk-art fans to add to their ception physical, social, and spiritual life care ser- virginia Sons of Norway on Saturday, June 7. The own collection, or start a new one. Visit vester- vices to our residents. Please contant Penelope Lodge Meeting & Program: Odd Nansen social hour begins at 6:00 p.m., and dinner heim.org for more information. Mandel at (718) 306-5660 for further informa- June 20, 7:00 p.m. will be served at 7:00 p.m. Reservations are tion. Registration begins at 10:00 a.m. and the Fairfax, Va. required and must be made by May 31. Call Minnesota walk begins at 11:00 a.m. at the Norwegian Chris- About two years ago Tim Boyce began re- (510) 530-3721 for more information. tian Home at 1250 67th Street. All are welcome search on Odd Nansen (son of explorer and 60th Biennial Sangerfest 2014 to run, walk, or even wheel the route! June 12 – 14, 7:00 p.m. humanitarian Fridtjof Nansen) and a diary he wrote while held in Nazi concentration camps. colorado Minneapolis, Minn. Capital Region Scandinavian Society Inaugural Rosemaling Seminar The Norwegian Glee Club of Minneapolis in con- “From Day to Day,” was published in English in Event 1949 to great acclaim, but fell out of print and June 4 – June 6, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. junction with The Norwegian Singers Association June 8, 6:00 p.m. Tabernash, Colo. of America is honored to host the 60th Biennial today is almost impossible to find. Tim’s goal Guilderland, N.Y. is to get this diary republished. His research Participate in the three day seminar for in- Sangerfest 2014. The Grand Concert will feature The Capital Region Scandinavian Society is struction in OS Rosemaling and Swedish 200 voices of ten Norwegian Men’s choruses, Or- has taken him to Norway, where he inter- pleased to announce we will be having our inau- viewed Odd Nansen’s son and daughter, met Dahlmalning traditional Folk Art Painting. Ba- chestra, Copper Street Brass, and Soloists with gural event at Pinehaven Country Club in Guilder- sic paints, brushes and a Dala horse (wood) Special Guests Mandskoret “Bislett Bad & Rund- with other concentration camp survivors, and land! The event will include a cash bar, cocktails toured the Nansen family home. Join Tim at provided. Project plates, trays and bowls kjøring” from Oslo, Norway. Parade of Choruses at 6:00 p.m., and dinner at 7:00 p.m. Reservations available at reasonable cost. Sponsored by Concert on Thursday, June 12 and the Grand Con- the Norway House, located at 3846 Meredith will cost $39 per person (tax and tip all included) Drive. Bring your potluck dishes by 6:45 p.m. Storfjell Lodge Sons of Norway with guest cert on Saturday, June 14. Both concerts will be and include first class appetizers, dinner (Scan- instructor Louise Bath. Cost is $80 for adults held at the Ted Mann Concert Hall, University of dinavian style), dessert, and coffee. Children 16 and $60 for children ages 14 to 6. At Church Minnesota. Buy tickets at tickets.umn.edu or by and under will be half price; children 5 and under Washington of the Eternal Hills Fellowship Hall. phone at (612) 624-2345. will be free. To make a reservation, please make St. Hans Midsommer Festival check payable to and mail to RUGGIEROS, PO Box June 22, 4:00 – 6:30 p.m. Scandinavian Midsummer Festival Nordic Singers Midsummer Concert 567, Guilderland, NY 12084. Please include the Poulsbo, Wash. June 28 – 29 June 21, 7:30 p.m. number of people in your group (and ages of chil- Meet at the Waterfront Park to make a flower Estes Park, Colo. Minneapolis, Minn. dren if applicable), the type of dinner (chicken, wreath, explore Viking Village, meet Norwe- Participate in the largest Scandinavian festi- In the style of true Nordic cooperation, the salmon, vegetarian casserole), and indicate what gian Buhund and Icelandic sheep dogs, dance val in the Rocky Mountains. The event takes American Swedish Institute, the Danish Ameri- table you would like to sit at (Denmark, Finland, around the Maistång, and enjoy traditional place in Bond Park from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 can Center, the Grieg Society of Norway House, Norway, or Sweden). foods served in the Poulsbo Sons of Norway p.m. on Saturday and 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. the American Association of Minnesota, and Fin- lodge. Visit www.poulsbosonsofnorway.com on Sunday. This annual midsummer celebra- landia Foundation-Twin Cities are delighted to Viking Ship Festival for more information. tion includes Scandinavian crafts, vendors, welcome the Nordic Singers back to Minneapo- June 14 – June 15 food, music and dancing, craft & lefse dem- lis. The group of four professional opera vocalists Crown Point, N.Y. Nordic Beer Tasting and Drinking Songs onstrations, wreath making, Viking encamp- from the Royal Opera in Copenhagen, Denmark, The large replica Viking ship “Norseman” on Lake June 22, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. ment/combat, Scandinavian auto show, make their return to the Twin Cities to perform a Champlain, at the southwest end of the Lake Seattle, Wash. silent auction, and raffle air fare for two on concert on Saturday, June 21, at 7:30 p.m. at the Champlain Bridge between Crown Point N.Y. and Craft School presents a special midsummer Icelandair. Starts 9:30 a.m. on Saturday with Minnehaha Academy Theatre (3100 West River Addison Vt., highlights this two-day full-fledged evening of beer and song. Sample and analyze raising of the maypole, followed by colorful Parkway). Doors open at 6:45 p.m. Tickets can Viking festival. Open to the public from 10:00 a wide range of Nordic-style beers, including parade of flags and opening ceremonies. Live be puchased online at asimn.org or by calling the a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with no charge for parking or the first tasting of fresh batches brewed es- entertainment all day. Free and wheelchair American Swedish Institute (612) 871-4907. grounds admission to Crown Point State Historic pecially for this event. Taste samples of the accessible. Visit www.estesmidsummer.com Site. Sons of Norway welcome. Celebrate Scan- barley, malt, and hops used to gain a better for more information. NEW jersey dinavian culture and enjoy breath-taking lake understanding of the craft of beermaking. Vesterheim Reception in New Jersey vistas at this family-friendly event! Rain or shine. Then, join the museum’s music archivist, Kathi illinois June 21, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Located at 21 Grandview Drive. Ploeger, to learn some typical Nordic drinking Bjorson Male Chorus 90th Anniversary Scotch Plains, N.J. and midsummer songs. Kathi will share her June 6, 6:30 p.m. You and your friends are cordially invited to the expertise in the history and culture of Norse North Carolina drinking traditions. Buy your tickets online Elk Grove Village, Ill. home of Karen and Henry Johnsen at 109 Glen- Mid Summer Picnic with Norsk Carolina Celebrate the 90th anniversary of the Bjor- side Ave., Scotch Plains, New Jersey, to celebrate soon; the event is likely to sell out! Cost: June 21, 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Members $30; general admission $35. son Male Chorus with a concert and dinner Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum. Concord, N.C. dance at Avalon Banquets. The social hour Please join us for Norwegian treats, beverages, Join us for a great evening and the second annual Heritage Camp: Nordic Kids will begin at 6:30 p.m., concert at 7:30 p.m. and a presentation from Vesterheim Director Mid Summer Picnic with Norsk Carolina Lodge! Dinner will follow the concert. Enjoy dancing of Development Steve Grinna. RSVP by June 16, June 23 – 27, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Bring a side dish or dessert and the lodge will Seattle, Wash. to the Dave Kyrk Trio. Cost: $35 per person. 2014, to Stephanie Johnson at (563) 382-9681, provide the hot dogs and hamburgers. Bring your Call John Lee at (847) 741-4210 for reserva- ext.103, or [email protected]. This year’s Heritage Camp: Nordic Kids is beverage and chairs, and come and enjoy our open to ages 7-11, and will be a week of fun tions. Located at 1905 East Higgins Road, Elk bonfire. Visit the events page at www.norskcaro- Grove Village. NEW YORK activities and crafts! We are happy toan- lina.org for more information. nounce that Leif Erikson Lodge 2-001 is again Portal of Enigma co-sponsoring camp. Cost: $150 for Museum Bodø Cathedral Choir now – June 5, 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. oregon June 27, 7:30 p.m. Members, $100 for members of the Leif Er- New York, N.Y. Viking Pancake Breakfast Chicago, Ill. ikson Lodge, and $175 for non-members. Chelsea’s Agora Gallery will feature the original June 8, 8:30 a.m. Minnekirken will welcome the Bodø Domkor Reservations are necessary, and can be made work of Norwegian artist Mona Hoel in Portal Portland, Ore. on Friday, June 27. The choir sees it as an im- by contacting Alison Church at 206.789.5707, of Enigma. Opening reception on the evening of What better way to start the day than with a plate portant task to present the sacred music of ext. 19 or [email protected]. May 22, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The art of of delicious, all-you-can eat pancakes at the Grieg our own region, both in concert and worship. Portal of Enigma takes up the challenge posed to Lodge? Our popular breakfast also includes sides Bodø Cathedral Choir shall be in accordance every artist by the enormous diversity and com- of eggs, sausages, fresh fruit, applesauce, orange with the Norwegian Church and seeks to plexity of life and meets it head on, facing both juice, tea and bottomless coffee – all served up convey the church’s music treasure in all its mystery and confusion squarely and bringing diversity. from it enlightenment and energy. Agora Gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday. Visit www. Send your event to [email protected] or call (206) 784-4617 agora-gallery.com/artistpage/Mona_Hoel.aspx to be added to the Norwegian American Weekly! for more information. Event listings are free, but space is limited. Please contact us at least one month prior to event. norwegian american weekly May 30, 2014 • 13 In your neighborhood A short history of Norwegian choruses Norwegian choruses and “Sangerfests” have promoted fellowship for well over a century

Dr. Ralph Iverson Minnehaha Mandskor

Don Berg Norwegian Singers Association of America

In the mid 1800s in Norway as well as in much of Northern Europe, students, crafts- men, and merchants organized choruses to provide a musical and social opportunity outside of church music. These groups, with the support of Nordic composers of the time, performed music that came from folk songs, reflected Nordic life and nature, and sup- ported the new sense of patriotic fervor in the lands. As Scandinavians migrated to North America in the late 1800s they brought with them their love of singing and singing soci- eties. These societies were first established on both east and west coasts but once the im- migrants moved inland the Midwest became Photo courtesy of Norwegian Singers Association of America a vital center of singing as well. Singers gather before the Grand Concert in Madison, Wis., at Sangerfest 2010. The first Scandinavian Sangerfest was held in Philadelphia in 1887. A local male chorus was joined by a New York City September 21, 1892, the Norwegian Sing- All of the choruses represented in this which is published bimonthly. Archives of Chorus, Normennenes of Chicago, and two ers Association of America was founded and 60th Biennial Sangerfest have long histories, the NSAA and member choruses are housed choirs from Norway for that event. A sec- NSAA Sangerfests have been held in even many with over 100 years of singing. The at the Center for Western Studies within the ond Sangerfest was held in Chicago with 24 numbered years ever since, with the excep- pattern for concerts and events as well as Library of Augustana College in Sioux Falls, choruses comprising 600 singers. By 1891, tion of 1918 and 1944, war years. the music selected for Sangerfests has been South Dakota. when Minneapolis held its first biennial Regional associations were also formed, established by the musical leadership of the Sangerfest, it attracted 51 choirs from New such as the Sioux Valley Singers Association member choruses. With so many years of Information in this summary is from two doc- York to Seattle, totaling over 800 singers! in 1936, which still holds Sangerfests in the singing, “traditions” have been established uments submitted, “The Story of Norwegian Although one of the purposes of the odd numbered years. As members grew old- that members hold as very special, one being Choruses” by Dr. Ralph Iverson and “Sixti- early choruses was to promote fellowship er, a Veterans Chorus was established around the awarding of medals for years of singing. eth Biennial Sangerfest” by Donald L. Berg, among all Scandinavian groups, it soon be- 1930 within the NSAA. Each of the NSAA The NSAA has established a website NSAA Corresponding Secretary. came evident that various ethnic groups were member choruses has its own structure and (www.nsaaonline.org) and its official pub- setting up their own singing societies. On history. lication is Sanger Hilsen (singers greeting), Sangerfest: a song of heritage The membership was much different back didn’t know many people in America when then than it is today, he notes. “We were he first arrived with his family, but two years young, we were tough, and we had a lot of after his immigration someone suggested he fun,” Hagen remarks. join the Glee Club. Lasserud joined imme- Hagen has especially fond memories of diately and has been a member ever since. director Frederick Wick, who also served as He believes that the Glee Club has helped to director-in-chief of the Norwegian Singers preserve his Norwegian heritage both in his Association of America. According to Ha- community and in his own family. gen, Wick saw something in Scandinavian “The friendship, the singing, and every- music that would help to keep the Norwegian thing else is fantastic,” Lasserud remarks, heritage fresh in the community. looking back on his 50 years of membership. When Hagen first joined, about three- One of Lasserud’s favorite aspects of the quarters of the members were immigrants. Glee Club is traveling all around the country He remembers Wick commenting that the and singing in front of large crowds. group was made up of 32 different dialects Both Hagen and Lasserud are looking and asking “How in the world can I make it forward to Sangerfest this year with the great into one voice?” Hagen simply replied with current director, Carsted Slostad. It will be “Good luck!” but notes that somehow Wick the first time since 2002 that Minneapolis managed to unite them. hosts this event. Throughout his long career, Hagen has Nelson is excited to welcome everyone established many friendships and held every to Sangerfest 2014. He is proud of the Nor- job imaginable within the club. He has seen wegian Glee Club in continuing its mission Photo: Barbara Horten Members prepare for the Grand Concert in St Charles, Ill., in 2012. the number of Norwegian choruses dwindle “to share our Scandinavian Heritage with the and watched the percentage of American- public and to have good fellowship amongst born members rise. Now there are only seven the members in doing so.” < sangerfest current member goes to Bjorn Hagen. He has or eight members who were born in Norway. Despite a long history, “the spirit and From page 1 been singing with the Norwegian Glee Club In fact, some of the members use the experi- the purpose has not changed,” says Nelson. for 62 years, ever since he joined in 1952. ence to learn the Norwegian language. This year’s spectacular Sangerfest will only stuck with the Glee Club for quite some Born and raised in Oslo, Hagen moved Another long-time member is Bjorn help to increase the spirit of the Norwegian time! to the U.S. in 1947. Sponsored by his father, Lasserud. Also born and raised in Oslo, American community! The longest-membership award for a Hagen joined the Glee Club as a young man. Lasserud moved to the U.S. in the 1960s. He 14 • May 30, 2014 norwegian american weekly norwegian heritage

A monthly feature to share Brought to you by with kids and grandkids BarnebladBarneblad Heidi Håvan Grosch Kjerringa mot strømmen The woman against the current Kjerringa mot strømmen is one of the stories collected by Asbjørnsen og Moe many years ago. This story is in the Norwegian fifth grade textbook. The expression is sometimes used to describe a very stubborn woman. A fifth grade class I am working with in Norway has created their own versions of Kjerringa mot strømmen. One group retold it from the point of view of a fisher- man. He lost his fishing pole when the woman fell into the water. The fisherman found kjerringa upstream because his hook was caught in her hair. He found her when he followed his fishing line. Another group had two women (kjerringa). They fell off the bridge because they were arguing with each other. The last group found the old woman still alive. They all decided to go to the local shop and buy some scissors. I hope you can have fun acting out this story too, either in the traditional way or in one all your own. The story follows, på norsk and in English. Illustration by Carl Larsson of the book “Folksagor” by Asbjörnsen and Moe, Stockholm 1927.

Forteller: Det var en gang en mann som K: Klippe, klippe, klippe! Narrator: Once upon a time, there was a He leaned down over the bridge, reached hadde en kjerring, og hun var så tverr og man who had a wife that was so cross and into the river, grabbed her hair, and pulled vrang at det var ikke godt å være i lag med M: Ja, jeg skal lære deg å klippe, jeg stubborn that it was not at all nice to be her to the surface. henne. around her. Mannen, han kom nå slett ikke ut av det Men det hjalp ikke. Whenever the man wanted to do some- M: So, are we going to use the sickle? med henne. Det han ville, ville hun støtt tvert thing, his wife wanted to do the exact oppo- imot. K: Klippe, klippe, klippe! site. This was exhausting. W: Cut, cut, cut! Så var det en søndag ut på sommeren at So it was one Sunday at the end of the mannen og kona gikk ut og skulle se hvordan M: Jeg kan ikke annet enn tru at kjerringa summer that the man and his wife decided to M: Oh, I’ll teach you a lesson I will. åkeren på den andre siden av elven stod. er galen. Mang en er galen, og veit det ikke. go and see how the fields on the other side of Mang en har vett, og når det ikke, men jeg the river were looking. But it did not help. As soon as the man pulled M: Ja, nå er den skjær. I morgen får vi til å får nå friste en gang til likevel. the woman to the surface again she said skjære. M: Yes, the fields look ripe. Tomorrow we K: Klippe, klippe, klippe! will harvest with our sickles. W: Cut, cut, cut! K: Ja, i morgen kan vi ta på å klipp’n. M: Urggg! W: Yes, tomorrow we can harvest but we M: This old woman is crazy. I will have to M: Hva for noe, skal vi klippe? Skal vi ikke will use shears. teach her a lesson. få lov til å skjære heller nå? Da ble mannen storsint og dukket henne både vel og lenge. Men rett som det var, seg M: What are you saying, that we should cut W: Cut, cut, cut! K: Nei, klippe skulle de. Klippe, klippe, hånden ned under vasskorpa, og kjerringa the grain with shears? Doesn’t it make more klippe. ble så tung med ett at han matte slippe taket. sense to use the sickle? M: Urggg!

M: Det er aldri verre enn lite å vite…. Men M: Vil du dra meg ned i hølen til deg også W: No. We will cut the grain. Cut, cut, cut. Now the man was very angry and he held the du må vel ha gått fra det vesle vettet du har nå, så kan du ligger der, ditt troll. woman under the surface a little too long. hatt og nå. Har du sett at noen har klippet M: Nothing is worse than to think you know She became so heavy he could not hold her. åkeren, du? Og så blei kjerringa. a little about a little, but even so, you must Men da det lei om litt, syntes han det var be going a little crazy to think that. Have you M: Will you take me down into the pool with K: Lite veit jeg, og lite vil jeg vite…. Men ille at hun skulle ligger der og ikke komme i ever seen anyone cut a field of grain with you! You can just lie there you troll. det eit jeg visst, at åkeren skal en klippe, ikke Kristen jord, og så gikk han ned langs med shears? skjære. åa og lette og soknet etter henne. And so there you are. W: I may only know a little, but that is But after a while the man thought he Så gikk de bortetter og trettet, til de kom på M: Kjerringa! Hvor er du? enough, And one thing I do know is that we had better find her and give her a Christian broen over eleven, like ved et dypt høl. will clip the grain with shears NOT with a burial. So he went down to the water to look Men alt det han lette, og alt det han soknet, sickle. for her. M: De sier for et gammelt ord, at godt red- så fant han henne ikke. Han fikk med seg skap gjør godt arbeid, men det trur jeg nok gårdsfolket og andre folk fra grannelaget, og So they went home again, arguing the entire M: Where are you woman? skal bli en rar skur som de klippet med saue- de gav seg til å grave og sokne nedetter hele way. Soon they came to a bridge over a part sak. Skal vi slett ikke få lov å skjære åkeren åa alle i hop, men alt det de lette, så fant de of the river that looked like a deep hole. The man searched and searched, but nå da? ingen kjerring. couldn’t find her. People from his farm and M: There’s an old saying that good tools his neighbors came to help. They searched K: Nei, nei, nei! Klippe, klippe, klippe! M: Nei, det kan nok ikke nytte dette. Denne make light work, but I think it strange to and searched but the woman was nowhere kjerringa var nå ei kjerring for seg sjøl, hun. harvest grain with sheep shears. Can’t we to be found. Og kjerringa hoppet opp og klippet med fin- Mens hun levde, var hun så rent på tverke, og please just harvest the grain like normal with grene etter nesen på mannen, men i ilska ak- hun kan vel ikke være annerledes nå heller. a sickle? M: That woman was so stubborn in life that tet hun seg ikke, og så snublet hun i en stok- Vi får lete oppetter og friste ovenfor fossen. she is probably still stubborn. I think we kende på broen og dumpet i elven. Kanskje hun har fløtet seg oppetter. W: No, no, no! Cut, cut, cut! have to look up stream for her, maybe even above the waterfall maybe she went up river, M: Gammel vane er vond å vende… men det Å ja, de gikk oppetter og lette og soknet over- And the wife hopped up and pretended to clip against the current. Stubborn, stubborn, stub- skulle være snodig om jeg ikke fikk rett en for fossen. Der lå kjerringa, det var riktig with shears right in front of the man’s nose, born – that she was. gang, jeg og. nok. but as she did she tripped on one of the posts on the bridge and fell into the river. And wouldn’t you know it, there she was. Han la ut i hølen, fikk tak i hårtoppen på Det var knerringa mot strømmen det. Resting above the waterfall, up stream. henne, så vidt hun fikk hodet over vannet. M: Old habits are hard to break. But I can’t Woman against the current. K: Klippe, klippe, klippe! just leave her here. M: Skal vi skjære åkeren? W: Cut, cut, cut! norwegian american weekly May 30, 2014• 15 norwegian heritage Stories from the Heart of America

“More than a three-day weekend” by Larrie Wanberg, Features Editor

On Memorial Day 70 years ago, I marched in my first Decoration’s Day pa- rade, with vivid memories of the traditions that carried the meaning of the day, before it became a three-day weekend. Photos: Larrie Wanberg Last Monday, some of the traditions Above: Northwood Cemetery festooned with flags. played out in a small Norwegian-American Left: A memorial wall on Northwood’s Main Street reminds citi- zens of the original meaning of Memorial Day, all year long. town of Northwood, North Dakota, popula- tion 925, judging from how the community cares for its cemetery with the avenues of flags flying, the Memorial Park on Main Street, and the community turn-out of resi- dents for a ceremony and dinner honoring the services of Veterans. In retrospect, my day in 1944 is indel- home, mostly children and elderly citizens, ration cards. the day was one of our busiest for duty. ible in my memory when, as a Boy Scout as those not serving in the war zones were on The day of May 30 in those days was From where I was posted in a medical with a snare drum strapped to one leg and the West Coast in defense factories. called “Declaration Day,” declared since clinic, I could hear the volleys of rifle shots sounding the cadence, I lead a hometown Each community member wore a VFW 1868 to remember the 600,000 Union and from the honor guard and the taps of the bu- parade, marching just behind an aging four- Buddy Poppy on their attire, which were red Confederate soldiers who died in the Civil gler, while attending to those with frailties or member American Legion Honor Guard. I paper flowers made by disabled and needy War. President Abraham Lincoln dedicated distraught by memories of loss. (The same was the only one in town with a snare drum. veterans and sold to support Veteran Homes national cemeteries—like Gettysburg—as was true when President Kennedy was bur- My hometown was “The Cattle Capitol and services to military children and fami- memorial cemeteries. In 1971, a federal law ied there.) of North Dakota”—a county seat of under lies. took effect to designate Memorial Day as the My military experience put “Memorial 1,000 residents in McHenry County—only Memorial Day was a somber day in my fourth Monday of May, creating a three-day Day” in perspective, because I knew a num- five blocks wide with a Main Street nine youth, remembering those who served in national holiday. Today, Memorial Day hon- ber that returned as heroes from distant wars blocks long that was filled with older Legion harm’s way, like my older brother as a “Sea- ors the memory of all service members from and some that didn’t return. veterans marching to the drum beat. Bee” attached to the Marines in the Pacific, all wars. Nowadays, Memorial Day weekend has Behind the veterans were a few horse- who later returned suffering from combat During my career in the Army’s Medi- evolved into a holiday weekend for fam- drawn “floats,” with signs naming an orga- stress (PTSD). cal Service Corps from the ‘50s to the ‘80s, ily gatherings, for shopping sprees, and for nization (gas was rationed then), a pre-war A community-wide memorial church one assignment during Korea and Vietnam events often centered on TV specials. flatbed truck with a dozen beginning mem- service opened the day, the parade followed, time frames was in a military clinic adjacent However, in many rural towns, each bers of the school band (with a band director families gathered at the cemeteries, often put to Arlington Cemetery that served the Penta- with its own “Memorial Park” or a Memo- away at war, they hadn’t learned to march down a tablecloth on the cemetery grass to gon and service families on the Virginia side rial Building, sustained by long-standing yet), and a long stream of youth carrying share food with those gathered, accompa- of the Potomac River. military service organizations, the original small American Flags, many on horseback nied by a full day of stories and camarade- Because of the crowds that gathered meaning still prevails, at least in a couple of that stretched to a staging area at the edge rie among the families. It was a day when each Memorial Day to see the current Presi- hours of traditional activities. of town. food from farms and ranches were shared as dent (Kennedy my first year there) place a The streets were lined with those at a “potluck,” without the wartime issued meat wreath on the site of the “Unknown Soldier,” See > memorial day, page 16

< blindern about 11:00 p.m., after it had finally become had begun—peace finally settled on Blind- Realizing the terrible plight some of the From page 10 dark, we had a big bonfire outside. The fes- ern. It was not to last long. Blindernites must be in, a group of good- tivities continued with dancing around the hearted volunteers started making the rounds been aware of it, the temperature of the room fire. With one sprightly gal I whirled about The Day After of the corridors at 9:00 a.m. Loudly bang- dropped several degrees when my date and I the fire again and again until we finally col- Incredibly, a few hardy souls were up ing on doors (it sounded like a cannon ball entered the chamber. The reason? It seemed lapsed from exhaustion, dizziness, drink, early for breakfast, but most straggled out of slamming against my door), they cheerfully that everyone sensed that my date was such abandon. To help sober us up a bit, the fire bed late in the morning—and even later still. if somewhat diabolically woke the students a knockout that none of the other women in was followed by a midnight snack. Yes, the A few seemed to show no ill effects from from their stupor to offer them a cup of cof- the room already present had the feeling that Norwegians do understand the finer points of the morning and day and night before as fee. They justified the noisy invasion by an- she was possibly the most beautiful women things. they sat about chatting, laughing, recounting nouncing the name of their self-appointed there! Well, live and learn. And so the Blindern Ball continued till the events of the previous day. For others it group. Well, perhaps that was exactly what After I had been in Oslo for some time, 2:00 a.m., while similar festivities—dances, was a day of recovery in body and spirit, for we needed in our condition, not another 17th in fact, my observations led me to conclude parties, dinners—were going on elsewhere soothing frayed nerves, for licking wounds, of May Committee, but the ministrations of that half the Norwegian women are attrac- all over Oslo and indeed throughout the for picking up the broken pieces. “The Eighteenth of May Committee!” tive, the other half beautiful. A tip though is country (shades of Vienna balls which con- in order. If you make this observation when tinue till dawn). And then sometime after you are with one or more Norwegian women, 2:00 a.m. in Oslo came the partings—or for be prepared for one or more of them to ask, those women too weary or otherwise inca- The Scandinavian Hour “Which half do I belong in?” If you are flus- pacitated, other arrangements were read- Celebrating over 50 years on the air! tered and don’t know quite how to respond ily made by the Blindern fellows, for these (especially if she doesn’t quite seem to rank cavaliers had had considerable experience in KKNW – 1150 AM in the top half), you might just remark dip- handling such matters, so there was no prob- lomatically, “Well, isn’t that obvious?”—and lem on that score. Saturdays 9 – 10 a.m. PST hope she doesn’t pursue the matter further. But still the clattering and noise and celebrations continued in the corridors and Streaming live on the internet at: The Ball Continues rooms of Blindern Studenterhjem for another www.1150kknw.com Back to the Blindern Syttende Mai Ball: hour or two. By 5:00 a.m.—well after dawn 16 • May 30, 2014 norwegian american weekly back page Norwegian Language Corner < memorial day WWII veterans – all named Wally, who grew From page 15 up together and are still living in North- NORWEGIAN FOLK TALES, FAIRY TALES and TROLLS wood. (See the story of an interview with Memorial Day in Northwood, N.D., one of the Wallys at dakotaheritageinstitute. tops any program that I’ve seen in rural com- com/?cat=6). munities over the last decade. In 2000, the Today, Memorial Day has broadened town was considered the highest concentra- to include a mix of family reunions, com- Volume 1 tion per capita of Norwegian-Americans in mercial sales, and community events over a With 18 classic folk tales, fairy tales and trolls from Norway in Norwegian and English, “Tuss og Troll” is now the Nation. A dialect from Hallingdal can be three-day weekend. serialized in the Norwegian American Weekly’s Norwegian Language Corner. The stories are from the collections heard at the Senior Center that has not been With TV extravaganzas and Internet of Peter Christen Asbjørnsen and Jørgen Moe, and retold by Øyvind Dybvad, Gard Espeland, Velle Espeland, heard in Norway for over a century, without connectivity, citizenry is changing the way Johannes Farestveit, and Nana Rise-Lynum. Translated by Alexander Knud Huntrods and Odd-Steinar Dybvad Raneng. “Tuss og Troll” was edited, designed and published by Deb Nelson Gourley of Astri My Astri publishing. influence of change in usage. that people watch, listen, and interact with Copyright © Norsk Barneblad. The local American Legion Post ac- online stories (YouTube and social media) tively prepares for their annual program by or via TV through broadcasting nation-wide putting up 50 large, flowing American Flags celebrations to hear the narrated, documenta- on tall white poles along the town’s cemetery ry-style stories of veterans. corridors. In addition, the Post adorns sev- Service organizations, like American en remote rural cemeteries in the area with Legion, VFW, Wounded Warriors, and a host small flags on every known veteran’s grave, of dedicated groups are trying new ways to 5.NAW.Seter.CMYK.20March2014.qxp_Layoutincluding a single grave on an abandoned 1 3/20/14 bring 8:11 PM back Page the 1meaning of Memorial Day to farmstead. recognize in personal stories that it is more Last year, the Legion Post honored three than a three-day weekend.

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