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Vol. 122 No. 31 September 2, 2011 Established May 17, 1889 • Formerly Western Viking and Nordisk Tidene $1.50 per copy Norway.com News Find more at Celebrating 10 years of marriage www.norway.com Their Royal News Norwegian Prime Minister Highnesses Crown Jens Stoltenberg will travel to Prince Haakon and the South Pole in December to mark 100 years since country- Crown Princess man Roald Amundsen led the Mette-Marit in their first team to the frozen conti- nent, Norway’s Polar Institute first decade of said Aug. 29. marriage (blog.norway.com/category/ news) Ke l s e y La r s o n Business Copy Editor Norwegian solar panel manu- facturer Renewable Energy When Crown Prince Haakon Corporation (REC) has an- married Crown Princess Mette- nounced that it extends the Marit in 2001, their honeymoon temporary shutdown of pro- was interrupted by an unexpected duction capacity in Norway terrorist attack in New York City, until the end of the year, laying trapping the couple in the United off another 300 workers. REC States. A month prior to their 10th Silicon’s facilities in the US, wedding anniversary, which took and the integrated wafer, cell place Aug. 25, Norway was struck and module production facility by two equally terrible and unex- in Singapore continue to oper- Photo: The Royal Palace ate at full capacity. CONTINUES PAGE 6 Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit celebrated their 10th anniversary. (blog.norway.com/category/ business) Research On the family tree Congratulations, Odd! With the snip of an underwater Want to know more about your roots? Dr. Odd Lovoll robot claw, Norway’s Minister of Trade and Industry cut the Genealogist Susan Andersen can help honored with Fritt ribbon for a new underwater robotics laboratory at the Nor- Ords Honnørpris wegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). Ga r y Er i c k s o n (blog.norway.com/category/ Sunburg, Minn. research) Dr. Odd S. Lovoll, former pro- fessor at St. Olaf College in North- What’s inside? field, Minn., and the University in News 2-3 Oslo, and well-published social his- torian, has been selected to receive Business 4 a 2011 Fritt Ords Honnørpris, the Research & Education 5 Photo courtesy of St. Olaf College Opinion 6-7 CONTINUES PAGE 5 Dr. Odd Lovoll Taste of Norway 8 Travel 9 Dream start for Marcussen Roots & Connections 10 Photo courtesy of Susan Andersen Ida Marcussen Obituaries & Religion 11 On her family tree, Susan Andersen has traced her strong Norwegian roots. Arts & Style 12 excels in world In Your Neighborhood 13 Ke l s e y La r s o n Copy Editor championships Norwegian Heritage 14 No r w a y Po s t Sports 15 Susan Andersen’s husband al- first family tree. Not only did she ways claimed that his ancestors had find out the ancestor’s identity; she $1 = NOK 5.3606 come from Luxembourg. Everyone found the exact village he had left Norway's Ida Marcussen set a updated 8/29/2011 in the family agreed, but for some so many years ago. new personal record on the wom- In comparison reason, nobody could tell Andersen Her husband’s family was en's 100m hurdle event in the hep- 7/29/2011 5.3735 who this mysterious Luxembourg- surprised, but even more so when tathlon competition at the Athletics 2/28/2011 5.5921 ian ancestor was. In 2004, Ander- Susan discovered that their proud World Championships in Daegu, sen’s curiosity finally got the better Luxembourg origins were actually 8/29/2010 6.2315 South Korea with 13.96. Photo: TV2 of her, and soon she had made her CONTINUES PAGE 14 CONTINUES PAGE 15 Ida Marcussen excels in South Korea. 2 • September 2, 2011 norwegian american weekly Nyheter fra Norge Nyheter Bombeangrepet mot Nigeria-kontor kom uten forvarsel Borten Moe reiser til Kina i september Norske Ingrid Midtgaard Olje- og energiminister Ola Borten Moe (Sp) blir den første norske statsråden som gjester og 22 andre personer Kina etter at den kinesiske regimekritikeren ble drept i angrepet Liu Xiaobo fikk Nobels fredspris i 2010. Borten Moe skal delta på en konferanse i Bei- Da g b l a de t jing i slutten av september. Besøket kan bety et gjennombrudd for det iskalde forholdet mellom Norge og Kina, skriver Dagens Ingrid Midtgaard (30) og 22 andre per- Næringsliv. – Jeg gleder meg til turen. Det er soner ble drept da en terrorist tok seg forbi en viktig dagsorden og viktige kontakter for to sperringer og kjørte inn og teronerte en Norge, sier Ola Borten Moe. Statsråden skal bombe i FN-kontoret i Nigeria 26. august. delta på et ministermøte i Carbon Seques- – Vi har noen generelle trusler rundt om tration Leadership Forum (CLSF), et globalt i verden og veldig blandet og generell infor- samarbeid opprettet i 2003 for å fremme masjon om trusselsituasjonen og stemningen fangst og lagring av CO2. I Utenriksdepar- i Nigeria, men fikk ikke noe forvarsel, sier tementet er de nå spente på om Kina likevel FNs sikkerhetssjef Gregory Starr til AP. vil stikke kjepper i hjulene for Borten Moes Den islamistiske sekten Boko Haram besøk. Det andre spenningsmomentet er om har påtatt seg ansvaret for angrepet. Gruppen olje- og energiministeren kan få til et bilat- har vært i konstant konflikt med regjeringen eralt møte med sin kinesiske kollega mens siden begynnelsen av 1950-tallet, og blant han er der. lokalbefolkningen kalles gruppens medlem- Foto: Norske Kvinnelige Juristers Forening (NTB) mer ofte for «talibanere». Ingrid Midtgaard (venstre) ble drept i en bilbombe i Nigeria i dag. Venninnen Hanna Norum Resløkken var sammen med Ingrid på Øst-Timor, der de jobbet for kvinners rettigheter ved seksuelle overgrep. Bare 15 av 1000 sykehjem er private – De har påtatt seg ansvaret, men det er først etter en etterforskning vi endelig kan Ifølge NHO Service er bare 15 av 1050 syke- Av venninner beskrives hun som en per- gjorde en kjempejobb hos oss, sier Storber- slå fast hvem som er ansvarlig, sier Starr. hjem i Norge drives av private komersielle son som stiller opp for de som trengte det, og get til Dagbladet. bedrifter. I mange tilfeller er diskusjonen Starr var i Abuja sammen med FNs as- opptatt av å hjelpe mennesker som lider. Det var Støre som informerte pressen om privatisering eller ikke privatisering helt sisterende generalsekretær, Asha-Rose Mi- – Hun var helt fantastisk. En veldig god om det tragiske dødsfallet. uinteressant. Som i Frogn kommune i Ak- giro, som besøkte bombestedet sammen med venn og en person som man alltid kunne stole – Våre tanker går til Ingrids ektefelle og ershus. – Konkurranse kan bedre kvaliteten. Nigerias utenriksminister der de la ned røde på og som stilte opp for dem som trengte det, familie, som vi nå føler med. Så er det verdt Det er et prinsipp som jeg synes er godt, sier og hvite roser ved et FN-flagg på halv stang. sier Hanna Norum Resløkken til Dagbladet å sende varme tanker til hennes kolleger i høyreordfører Tore Vestby. Men prinsipp er Norske Ingrid Midtgaard jobbet mot om venninnen Ingrid Midtgaard. Justisdepartementet, der hun skulle returnere én ting, praktisk gjennomføring noe helt an- kriminalitet og narkotika i avdelingen UN- Utenriksminister Jonas Gahr Støre og til en avdeling som allerede er rammet av tra- net. Da kommunen skulle bygge nytt syke- ODC i FN-systemet i Nigeria, men var justisminister Knut Storberget forteller at gedien 22. juli, sa Støre. hjem, ble også det kommunalt. I likhet med til vanlig ansatt som juniorekspert i Siv- hun var en svært dyktig jurist. Storberget alle andre sykehjem i kommunen. ilavdelingen i Justisdepartementet. English Synopsis: Norwegian lawyer Ingrid Midt- hadde selv jobbet sammen med henne. gaard was among the 23 people killed in the recent (NRK) Jobben i Nigeria var nesten over da bil- – Ingrid var blant våre unge, gode juris- bombing of the U.N. office in Nigeria. She was finish- bomben la FN-kontoret i grus. ing up her time in Nigeria to head back to Oslo. Vil bygge verdens høyeste trehus ter som jobber med internasjonale saker. Hun I Kirkenes sentrum planlegges verdens høyeste trehus. Bygningen vil inneholde Monstermaster siste nytt av trehusteknologi, og vil ligge Hytteeiere vil ha stemmerett i grenseland av hva som er teknisk mulig. Olje- og energiminister 44 kommuner har flere Formannskapet i Kirkenes har gitt grønt lys Ola Borten Moe (Sp) til å bruke en tomt i byens sentrum. Vin- hytteeiere enn boligeiere. nertegningen i arkitektkonkurransen viser et garanterer at det blir Men hyttefolket har bygg med ca 10.000 kvadratmeter gulvflate satt opp flere omstridte med limtrebjelker som bærende konstruk- ingenting de skulle ha sjon. Det blir store glassfasader, og et bygg monstermaster som virkelig vil strekke seg til vers helt sagt om styre og stell i øst i Finnmark. Barentssenteret tok i 2009 VG kommunen initiativet til å reise et signalbygg. Det ble utlyst arkitektkonkurranse, og Reiulf Ram- – Vi trenger flere linjer til å transportere Af t e n p o s t e n stad Arkitekter AS vant med et 20 etasjers energien fra der den blir produsert til der den bygg i tre. Hittil er lignende bygg ikke re- blir brukt, sier Ola Borten Moe. ist, og byggtekniske konsulenter har kom- På spørsmål om han kan garantere byg- Hytteeier Knut Nes er bosatt i Bærum, met frem til at det er fullt mulig å bygge så ging av monstermaster, lik de omstridte mas- men tilbringer store deler av året på hytta i høyt med trekonstruksjoner. – Dette skal bli tene som regjeringen i juli i fjor vedtok satt Nord-Aurdal i Valdres. Nord-Aurdal er en av en arkitektonisk sensasjon. Bygget vil være opp i Hardanger, svarer han følgende: landets største hyttekommuner og en av 44 klimanøytralt og innovativt. Å jobbe med – Ja, det kan jeg garantere. Og det er kommuner der hytteeierne har flertall. Der er Russland er grensesprengende, derfor må vi ha et bygg med monumental kraft. fordi det er nødvendig. det er altså flere hytter- og fritidseiendommer Han utfordrer naturvernerne generelt og enn det er vanlige hus og leiligheter. Knut (Aftenposten) Foto: Anders Gjengedal/www.visitnorway.com Naturvernforbundets leder Lars Haltbrekken Nes foreslår at hytteeiere kan få stemme ved spesielt når han kritiserer det han kaller hys- kommunevalg i kommunene der de har hyt- 300.000 nordmenn leser så dårlig at de tenker mye på. har problemer i samfunnet teriet mot monstermastene. ter. – Min utfordring til Lars Haltbrekken er Hytteeier Nes peker på at folk i dag De fleste av dem er ikke analfabeter, men – Vi hytteeiere har bidratt til at kom- at fornybar energi også krever et offer. Det munene i dag har et nivå på aktiviteter og bruker hyttene sine mye mer enn før i tiden. de mestrer ikke lesing på det nivået som Vi drar nå opp på hytta både onsdag og kreves for å fungere i et moderne samfunn, vi altfor ofte opplever, er at alle de prosjek- inntjening som går langt utover hva det tene vi gjennomfører for å få på plass et mer lokale innbyggertallet skulle si. Likevel har torsdag, hvis vi kan. sier førsteamanuensis Egil Gabrielsen ved Halvor Stormoen, leder av Norges Hyt- Universitetet i Stavanger. – Vi kaller dem miljøvennlig og klimaeffektivt energiforsyn- vi ingenting vi skulle ha sagt. Vi bare betaler teforbund, snakker om en helt ny måte å bo nivå 1-lesere. De fleste av dem kan det ingssystem, det trenerer miljøbevegelsen ak- eiendomsskatt, sier Nes. på. tekniske ved å lese, men de har problemer tivt og gjør alt den kan for å legge kjelker i Han får langt på vei støtte fra ordfører – Et hjem er i dag ikke bare ett sted, men med å forstå innholdet. Noen har heller ikke veien for, sier han. Eivind Brenna (V) i nabokommunen Vestre etablert koblingen mellom lyd og bokstav, Haltbrekken synes uttalelsen er totalt Slidre. Han vil gi hyttefolket stemmerett på ofte flere hus. Det norske systemet er imi- sier han. Så dårlig leseferdighet fører til tall- upassende: – Med omfattende satsing på en eller annen måte. dlertid basert på at folk lever bare ett sted. rike problemer, ikke minst at mange faller energieffektivisering vil det være mindre be- – Én måte kunne være å oppgi – for ek- Men vi er altså delårsbeboere. Og vi har ut av arbeidslivet. Andre problemer er for hov for disse linjene. Før han setter i gang sempel i selvangivelsen – hvor lenge man er ingen demokratiske rettigheter i hyttekom- eksempel at de ikke forstår instruksjonene en utbygging, må han se langt grundigere på på hytta og hvor lenge man er i hjemmet, og munene. Vårt demokrati er i utakt med det på medisinene de skal gi barna sine, at de behovet, sier Haltbrekken. så få stemmerett etter den fordelingen. Det samfunn vi faktisk har, mener Stormoen. ikke klarer å lese viktig informasjon fra det må være en pakke som både gir stemmerett English Synopsis: In 44 municipalities across Nor- English Synopsis: The controversial and highly de- way, there are more cabin and vacation home owners offentlige og at de ikke får førerkort fordi de og påvirkning. ikke greier teoriprøven. bated “monster” power lines will be put into place, than full-time residents. Some cabin owners in Nor- said Minister of Petroleum and Energy Ola Borten Uansett hva man kommer til – det må (VG/NTB) way believe that they should have voting rights where Moe: “We need more lines to transport energy from være en bedre dialog med vertskommunen, their cabin is located, since Norwegians spend more where it is produced to where it is used.” mener han. Og det er noe hans kommune time at their cabin than before. Norwegian american weekly Online: blog.norway.com/category/news September 2, 2011 • 3 News This week on Norway.com Rainy ride All eyes on the krone Hilde Frafjord Johnson new U.N. rep in South Sudan Weather scared off Financial experts Norway’s former Development Minister 4,000 cyclists for annual Hilde Frafjord Johnson was appointed praise the safety Special Representative of the U.N. Birkebeinerrittet Secretary-General for South Sudan July of the Norwegian 8. Her candidature was actively supported currency by the Norwegian Government. “With her broad experience of development issues and her insight into Sudan and the peace process, Ne t t a v i s e n she is the right person to lead the U.N.’s efforts to help resolve the major challenges A growing number of currency experts facing South Sudan in the time ahead,” said around the world see the Norwegian curren- Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre. cy, the krone, as a “safe haven” for invest- Johnson will lead the U.N.’s work in what will become Africa’s 54th state and soon the ments. A safe haven is considered to be a safe U.N.’s 193rd member. investment in troubled times, which doesn’t (Norway’s Mission to the U.N.) follow the currency’s historical patterns: The biggest losses in the krone’s value have hap- Immigrant vote can be decisive pened during troubled times. Norway’s political parties have realized that Norway’s solid financial state is attrac- the immigrant vote can make or break them tive to investors who are skittish about the as they head into the next national municipal U.S. dollar and the Euro. elections Sept. 11 – 12. Several parties “Norwegian government bonds and including the Conservatives and Labour are the Norwegian krone now represent an in- Photo: Yngve Ask/Innovation Norway actively courting support from relatively new vestment with low risk, which leads to sig- The krone, Norway’s currency, is being lauded as arrivals eligible to cast a ballot. While only a “safe haven” currency in the current financial nificantly better performance than the Swiss residents with Norwegian citizenship can crisis, which makes it attractive to investors who vote in national elections, all legal residents are looking beyond the U.S. dollar and the Euro. CONTINUES PAGE 4 of Norway can vote in municipal elections, Photo: Birkebeiner.no meaning more people are qualified to vote Jan Olav Beitmyren was happy to cross the finish in the upcoming election than were those in line in this year’s Birkbeinerrittet. Haugesund Festival in “Limbo” national elections two years ago. Awards at Norwegian International Film Festival (Views and News from Norway)

St a f f Co m p i l a t i o n Hydro to install new environmental Norwegian American Weekly technology in Årdal Hydro’s technology center in Årdal, Norway, is installing a unit to remove sulfur dioxide On Aug. 27, 14,000 cyclists braved the (SO2) from the flue gas from aluminium rain and mud for the world’s largest cross- production. Sulfur dioxide is a by-product of country cycling race: Birkebeinerrittet. The aluminium production and the consumption course stretches 94.6 kilometers (approxi- of anodes in the electrochemical process. mately 58.8 miles) from Rena to Lilleham- The unit will reduce annual emissions of mer, and this year’s forecast of rain prompt- SO2 from the technology center by 200 metric tons. It is the world’s first treatment ed nearly 4,000 riders to not show up for the plant of its kind. race. (Hydro) “The weather was fine for us who started early,” real estate specialist Finn Tveter told Terrorist suspect may be moved newspaper Dagens Næringsliv (DN). Tveter Anders Behring Breivik, charged with the finished the race in three hours, 50 minutes July 22nd terrorist attacks, may be moved and 36 seconds, and praised the organizers Photo courtesy of the Norwegian Film Institute from the present jail at Ila in Bærum, to a for maintaining the trails after a very wet The film “Limbo” (pictured above) took home five Amandas, Norway’s top film award. high security jail in the city of Skien. A move spring and summer. may take place as soon as the police no The event was won by Stian Remme No r w eg i a n Fi l m In s t i t u t e longer need to question Breivik as often as of Bergen in the elite class for men, with a at present. The Skien jail is one of two jails time of two hours 54 minutes and 45 sec- Backed by ten nominations for the vised awards ceremony in Haugesund’s Fes- in Norway with particularly high security onds, while Pia Sundstedt of Finland won Amanda – Norway’s national film prize – tiviteten Concert Hall, prior to the opening of level. the women’s elite class with a time of three Norwegian director Maria Sødahl’s Limbo the 39th Norwegian International Film Festi- (Norway Post/NRK) hours eight minutes and 26 seconds. cashed in on half of them Aug. 20 at the tele- CONTINUES PAGE 12 Raise funds with the Norwegian American Weekly Share the Norwegian American Weekly with your fellow Norwegians, and benefit your organization at the same time!

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More and more, the recovery and pro- Fluid mechanics is a branch of physics that cessing of Norwegian oil and gas is being uses mathematical tools to study the move- carried out using equipment on the seabed. ments of fluids and gases. Mathematicians at the University of Oslo “Norway has a long tradition of calcu- have devised a solution for making these lating fluid flow, particularly here at the Uni- processes more efficient at substantially versity of Oslo,” says Professor Atle Jensen. lower cost. Together with doctoral research fellow Stig The prizewinning solution may turn oil Grafsrønningen among others, the profes- and gas fields currently considered unprofit- sor has been studying the physics of cooling able into money-makers. down liquids at seabed level. The team has found brand-new solutions to some of the Processing requires cooling systems petroleum industry’s challenges. Much of today’s petroleum recovery is This work is part of Mr. Grafsrønnin- conducted on the ocean floor, where in the gen’s doctoral research at the University of future the process of separating out water and Oslo (UiO), which receives funding under sand will increasingly take place as well. the Research Council’s Large-scale Pro- Structures installed on the seabed can gramme on Optimal Management of Norwe- Chemistry Professor Neal Yakelis and Chelsea Berdahl in the Rieke Science Center currently weigh thousands of tons, and will gian Petroleum Resources (PETROMAKS). laboratory. grow even heavier when equipment for sub- “We now know the optimal design for sea processing is added. One reason for this the cooling equipment,” says Mr. Grafsrøn- is that a cooling system will be required to ningen, “and our laboratory tests of it have CHALLENGE SUPPORT SUCCESS cool the oil and gas from as hot as 150°C been very successful.” down to roughly 20°C before the separation process can begin. Mathematics for innovation For their Heat Exchanger project, the Know-how in fluid mechanics researchers recently won a respected innova- PLU With expertise in fluid mechanics, re- tion award from the company Inven2, Nor- Tacoma, Washington www.plu.edu 800-274-6758 searchers at the University of Oslo’s De- way’s largest player in commercialization of partment of Mathematics have developed research. Inven2 is owned by UiO and Oslo a unique design for such a cooling system. CONTINUES PAGE 11 6 • September 2, 2011 norwegian american weekly opinion An opinion column about current issues in Norway Join the conversation! On the EDGE Skogfjorden’s response to July 22 By Valerie Borey, Norwegian instructor at Skogfjorden Language Village

Ed. Note: Valerie “Magna” Borey, a staff world we see reflected back at us?” man masquerading in uniform. member at the Norwegian language camp She waits. It’s not the usual fluid bur- During the avsluttningsprogram (clos- Skogfjorden in Bemedji, Minn., wrote about bling of off the wall ideas. It’s a quieter, ing program), families sit on folding chairs. Photo: The Royal Palace the camp’s reaction to the news of the July more pensive trickle, with villager imagi- Tove talks to them briefly about what had Their Royal Highnesses Crown Princess Mette- 22 terrorist attacks. nations straining their reach over a vast happened in Norway. Families, counselors, Marit and Crown Prince Haakon on their wed- stretch of sociopolitical world that seems villagers blink back tears (good, stoic types ding day, Aug. 25, 2001. After middag, the entire village gath- untouchable, impermeable. They are sitting that we are) and, after a moment of heart- ered round the binders (a symbol of soli- in the grass, on the binders, leaning against rending silence, we plunge headlong into 10 years of marriage... darity from World War II) and our dean one another, each mentally holding this an upbeat verse of Alle Busseruller, hop- (…continued from page 1) Tove Dahl addressed the group, starting game piece that represents themselves and ping up to waltz with one another, blinking by talking about how we feel safe here, as trying to envision how to step off this game like mad and doing everything we can to pected tragedies. family, and accepting of one another and board into what we at Concordia Language hang on to the rest of that hour. But although the Crown Prince and our differences. Villagers were relaxed, Villages call, “The Real World.” And afterwards, a mother packs her vil- Princess have been through some truly sor- chatting with one another in quiet tones as Villagers sometimes talk about the lager into the backseat of the car. Thanks,” rowful and trying times in their ten years of she spoke, until she got to the part where phantom navneskilt phenomenon; this sen- she says awkwardly, “I always feel good marriage, they have also enjoyed the happy she said, “When I asked the ledere where sation of weight, when they return home, about sending him up here. It’s the safest moments. They have welcomed two children they wanted to meet, they said they wanted on the middle of their chests where their adventure he could have. You guys have into their family, seen the world together, to meet by the binders.” Everyone fell si- nametags usually dangle. That phantom always taken good care of him.” and enjoyed the mass approval of the Nor- lent, understanding suddenly that some- navneskilt stands for so much more than I was touched and, now that she had wegian people. thing important was about to happen. just a piece of wood, though. It’s a symbol said the word, “Safe,” all I wanted to do After participating in the National Me- “Something not so good happened of solidarity between people, representa- was move beyond it and all the awful things morial Service on Aug. 21, the Crown Prince today,” started Tove. In silence, the villag- tive of a community with deep personal we had been imagining since we heard the and Princess began their anniversary cel- ers listened. They thought. They studied attachments to one another. A navneskilt news. ebration with a three-day fylkestur (county the solemnness of her face and the tremor empowers villagers to be an active part of This is an excerpt from Borey’s full trip) to Hedmark, which culminated in a hike in her voice, using their peripheral vision their community; people who play a vital article. To read the entire piece, visit blog. to the top of Pika, a mountain in the Greater- to scan the emotions of counselors seated role in something that is real and vibrant norway.com. Elvdal area of Hedmark. “At 1,157 meters among them. and meaningful. Having a navneskilt en- Valerie Borey teaches Nor- high, the couple will hold a meeting with the Tove pulls out a hand mirror; one that titles villagers to a voice, to be speakers she received from her mother when she ac- on their own behalf. If they feel naked out wegian immersion at Con- press and answer questions on the occasion cordia Language Villages, of their anniversary on the 25th of August, cepted the honor of being named a Knight there in “The Real World,” well… is it be- of the First Class of the Royal Norwegian cause what they have to contribute doesn’t working with youth aged said mayor Sigmund Westand, before the 3 to 18 in both the Barne- event. “At the top is a 360-degree view. On a Order of Merit, by His Majesty King Har- seem to matter anymore in the face of… hagen preschool and resi- good day, it is magnificent.” ald V of Norway. Tove turns the mirror so things like what happened in and just out- dential summer programs. During the interview, the couple talk- that it faces the group, “What can we do,” side of Oslo? An affluent, peace-loving She studied Cultural An- ed and laughed with the press, answering she asks, “when bad things like this hap- country, where children – leaders, political thropology at the University of Minnesota and questions about their marriage. “She is a pen in the world? What can we do when activists, multiculturalists – are shot in the received an M.A. in the Social Sciences from the University of Chicago. problem-fixer,” Haakon said of Mette-Marit, we look into this mirror and don’t like the neck, the face, the mouth, the back, by a asked how he would describe her as a parent. The opinions expressed by opinion writers featured in “On the Edge” are not necessarily those of Norwegian American Weekly, and our publication of those views is not an “Much better than me. I focus more on the endorsement of them. Comments, suggestions and complaints about the opinions expressed by the paper’s editorials should be directed to the editor. problems.” “He is a wonderful father,” Mette-Marit said of Haakon. “And very practical.” ed strong support for both of them in the time and many young people participated. The Back in Oslo for the anniversary, the surrounding the wedding and afterwards, concert was put together in cooperation with pair attended a service in Oslo Domkirke spoke at the service. the couple's humanitarian fund, and entry with their children: Marius, Princess Ingrid “Today, ten years ago, this cathedral was free. Alexandra, and Prince Sverre Magnus. King was filled with love. A month ago, the streets The event marked the relaunch of the Harald and Queen Sonja were also at the ser- were filled with love. Therefore, we may see humanitarian fund, established in 2001 after vice, and the guests of honor included Crown even clearer today the relationship between the couple married, and later in the evening Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel of Swe- love and charity, between our own happiness the couple presented the projects the fund den, as well as Prime Minister Jens Stolten- and others’,” he said, in an inspiring speech will work with during the next few years. berg, Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, that referenced both the joyous and the sad, In the past, in Norway, the money has gone and many other officials, friends, and fam- especially most recent, times. to projects that strengthen children and ado- ily. Two hundred free seats were also given “In a challenging time, with strong opin- lescents and promote inclusion. Abroad, the out to anyone in the public who wanted to ions about the engagement, marriage and the money has gone to health and education ef- help the royals celebrate. “Interest has been kingdom's future, you came here to the ca- forts. high,” said communications manager at the thedral. You were reminded about the dura- The evening ended with a dinner, held Royal Palace, Marianna Hagen, before the bility of the mutual warm feelings between by Their Royal Majesties King Harald and big day. the royal family and the people,” he said. Queen Sonja, at the Royal Palace. Princess After the service, the Gatekunstakad- Martha Louise, Ari Behn, Princess Astrid, Bishop Emeritus Gunnar Stålsett, who Photo: The Royal Palace married the couple ten years ago and provid- miet (Street Art Academy) held a concert in Fru Ferner and Johan Martin Ferner were University Square in Oslo. Famous artists among the guests. Their Royal Highnesses in 2010. SAM & ELLIE By Ray Helle

UPDATE norwegian american weekly September 2, 2011 • 7 opinion Norwegian American Weekly Published since May 17, 1889 Letters to the Editor 7301 Fifth Avenue NE Suite A, Seattle, WA 98115 Do you have something to say? Send your letters to us! Toll-free: (800) 305-0217 • Local: (206) 784-4617 7301 Fifth Avenue NE Suite A, Seattle, WA 98115 Fax: (206) 448-2033 • Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Publisher Norwegian American Foundation [email protected] Dear Editor, inently in several chapters. In my opinion, and Noble, or your local bookstore. CEO and Executive Director, NAF During the course of the year, the Nor- looking at Amundsen’s march to the pole as We appreciate your sharing this excel- Kim Nesselquist [email protected] wegian American Weekly has been running an important benchmark in the broader his- lent resource with our readers! Managing Editor daily entries from Roald Amundsen’s South tory of skiing offers a fresh and interesting Christy Olsen Field [email protected] Pole journal to commemorate the centennial perspective. Huntford’s most recent work is All the best, Copy Editor and Subscriptions Manager of this historic achievement in Norwegian perhaps the best accompaniment to the Nor- Editor Kelsey Larson [email protected] polar exploration. The entries are printed in wegian American Weekly’s series of Amund- Assistant Layout Editor both Norwegian and English, and are done in sen’s diary. The book is titled “Race for the Harry Svenkerud [email protected] partnership with the Fram Museum in Oslo. South Pole” and can be seen as a combina- Dear Norwegian American Weekly: For advertising, call (206) 784-4617 For those readers of the Norwegian tion of the earlier two works, “Last Place” Ms. Petzinger expressed in her letter to American Weekly who enjoy this feature, and “Two Planks,” as well as the journal se- the editor (Aug. 19 issue) the same sticker Contributing Editors and would like to read more Amundsen and ries running in the Weekly. shocks that my wife and I had on our recent Bjarne Anthonsen Bonsall, Calif. the Third FRAM Expedition, then I recom- What Huntford has done in “Race for vacation in Norway. Melinda Bargreen Everett, Wash. Carla Danziger McLean, Va. mend reading Roland Huntford’s efforts on the South Pole” is expertly weave the diary That Norway is expensive is not new, Gary G. Erickson Sunburg, Minn. the subject. entries of Scott and Amundsen together into but it is becoming a problem for the coun- Rasmus Falck Oslo, Norway a narrative of their respective expeditions. In try’s tourism and export industries. It is not Marit Fosse geneva, Switzerland Shelby Gilje Seattle, Wash. addition, he has added entries from the diary an issue for people living there, however: Line Grundstad Hanke Seattle, Wash. of Olav Bjaaland into the narrative as well. An article in the Oslo tabloid VG (Verdens Heidi Håvan Grosch Sparbu, Norway Victoria Hofmo Brooklyn, N.Y. Bjaaland was a champion skier in Norway Gang) listed the current salary levels for ev- Leslee Lane Hoyum rockford, Minn. whom Amundsen recruited onto his expe- ery type of position, and we were surprised Else Hvistendahl New York, N.Y. Inger-Torill Kirkeby Miami, Fla. dition team. This book is the first time that to read that nobody makes less than NOK Thor A. Larsen Fishkill, N.Y. Bjaaland’s diary has appeared in English 300,000 ($55,000) a year working full time. Solveig M. Lee Seattle, Wash. translation. The introduction and epilogue The minimum wage regulations make it pos- Richard Londgren Thousand Oaks, Calif. Donald V. Mehus New York, N.Y. give the necessary historical perspective to sible to enjoy a decent living even at that Berit T. Mesarick Williamsburg, Va. the competing expeditions, setting the stage level. (From the wage survey, it was also David Moe Juneau, Alaska Ken Nordan Batavia, Ill. for the journal entries. If you like the series interesting to see that the best paid category Bill Osmundsen New York, N.Y, running in the Norwegian American Weekly, – law partners – only make three times more Lisa Portelli Bradenton, Fla. John Erik Stacy Seattle, Wash. then you will love Race for the South Pole! than the minimum, or NOK 900,000). Rolf Kristian Stang New York, N.Y. A final suggested reading for Amundsen Our sons have dual citizenship, and our Kjell Olav Strømsli Trondheim, Norway enthusiasts is perhaps the most obvious, this 18-year-old got an 8-week summer job paint- Beate Ørbeck Oslo, Norway being Amundsen’s own expedition narrative. ing a house in Trondheim. He made a cool

Huntford is a historian and journalist who is The book is aptly titled “The South Pole.” NOK 110 ($20) per hour, tax free, although CORRECTIONS: Norwegian American Weekly strives perhaps best known for his biographies of This 438-page narrative was hastily written some of that was squandered on $12 pints of to make its news report fair and accurate. If you polar explorers. In addition to biographies upon return to civilization when Scott’s fate beer, I’m sure. have a question or comment about news coverage call (206) 784-4617. • Norwegian American Weekly of Fridtjof Nansen and Ernest Shackleton, he was unknown. A major difference: Hunt- The Norwegian Tourism Authority states reserves the right to edit any and all submissions for has written a dual-biography of Robert Fal- ford writes with the benefit of hindsight, and that they will focus their marketing efforts to style, grammar, accuracy and/or space, and the right con Scott and Roald Amundsen titled, “The Amundsen was writing in the moment. Each attract “middle class and well-to-do” people. not to print submissions deemed libelous, in poor taste, or not suited for publication in this newspaper. Last Place on Earth.” Critics of the book find of these books offers something unique, and Today you probably have to be richer than • The opinions expressed by opinion writers and his portrayal of Scott too harsh. However, I suggest reading them all. the American middle class to enjoy your letter writers are not necessarily those of Norwegian the book gives good insights into Scott and time there, and well-to-do people are typi- American Weekly, and our publication of those views is not an endorsement of them. Comments, suggestions Amundsen and what drove them to attempt Sincerely, cally that because they are value conscious. and complaints about the opinions expressed by to reach the South Pole. For those who would Erik Sundholm With the low dollar and high oil prices, our the paper’s editorials should be directed to the rather watch a film than read a book, “The Seattle, Wash. next few vacations will be picked from the publisher. • Norwegian American Weekly is published weekly except the first week of the calendar year, Last Place on Earth” was made into a mini- remaining bucket list (India, New Zealand, the last two weeks of July, and the first two weeks series in the 1980s and is available on DVD Spain…) of August by Norwegian American Weekly, INC. • (watch for Hugh Grant as Aspley Cherry- Dear Erik, Please send address changes to 7301 Fifth Ave. NE Suite A Seattle, WA 98115 • Annual Subscription Garrard and Max Von Sydow as Nansen!). Thanks to our partnership with the Fram Sincerely, Cost: US$55 Domestic, US$75 to Canada, The book was first published in 1979 and Museum in Oslo, we have enjoyed sharing Andreas Udbye US$175 to Norway and all other foreign countries. entries from Roald Amundsen’s journal in originally titled “Scott and Amundsen.” University Place, Wash. SINCE MAY 17, 1889: More recently, Huntford wrote a book every issue since January. The feedback has Formerly Norway Times titled “Two Planks and a Passion,” about been wonderful from our readers! Do you have something to say? Western Viking & Washington Posten the history of skiing. Originally published Our “Norwegian Explorers” special is- We welcome comments and suggestions! sue (published July 8) highlighted some of Comprising Nordisk Tidene, Decorah- in 2008, this book is a comprehensive his- Posten og Ved Arnen, Minneapolis-Tidende, tory covering the evolution of skiing into a Norway’s most famous explorers, but we had Write to us: Letter to the Editor Minnesota Posten, Norrona and Skandinaven worldwide sport and popular leisure activity. one thing missing: a list of books for further 7301 5th Ave. NE, Ste A, Seattle, WA 98115 NORWEGIAN AMERICAN WEEKLY, INC. Still, Scandinavia is central to the book, and reading. Huntford’s books are readily avail- or email [email protected]. the Norwegian polar explorers feature prom- able to purchase on Amazon.com, Barnes Han Ola og Han Per 8 • September 2, 2011 norwegian american weekly Taste of Norway More hummer, please! Taste of summer Sons of Norway Maine Nordmenn enjoy The sweet, succulent meat of crayfish their favorite crustacean at Lobsterfest au gratin makes an elegant starter

All photos: Don Johnson Carroll Schroeder and Bill Andrews serve lobster and sweet corn to members and guests at Maine Nordmenn’s annual Lobsterfest on July 30 on Bailey Island, Maine.

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On July 30, the Sons of Norway Maine we joined in a memorial march for the vic- Nordmenn Lodge 3-664 gathered at the tims of the Oslo tragedy. After dinner, Terje Photo: Ingvildsmatblogg.no home of Charlie and Sally Abrahamson on Korsnes, Honorary Consul from the Royal Crayfish, or kreps in Norwegian, are freshwater crustaceans resembling small lobsters, to which they Bailey Island, Maine, for their annual Lob- Norwegian Consulate in Boston, talked to are related. sterfest. The event drew over 100 members our group, explaining that for the past two or and guests, and the tables were full of lip- three decades, Norway has been experienc- smackingly-good lobster (and steak and hot- ing immigration problems similar to those dogs for those who don’t like lobster). America went through earlier in her history Ke l s e y La r s o n Copy Editor The event was darkened by the July 22 and that the actions of one deranged individ- tragedy in Oslo and Utøya, and the group ual did not in any way reflect the attitude of gathered together to remember the victims. the country. We had an opportunity to write Crayfish is often called the “jomfruhummer” in Norway, or directly translated as “maid- Maine Nordmenn member and Norwegian our condolences to the families of the Oslo en lobster,” and is a near relative of the lobster, but much smaller. Most of the meat is found American Weekly subscriber Eleanor Froil- tragedy in a booklet that will be sent to Nor- in the tail. Crayfish are caught year-round, and they are a popular treat in Scandinavia. and Andrews wrote, “Each table lit a candle, way.” everyone took a white or red rose and went Tusen takk, Maine Nordmenn, for shar- down to the beach for a group photo, then ing your summer program with us! Gratinert sjøkreps Crayfish au gratin

2 crayfish, alive 2 Tbsp butter 2 Tbsp olive oil 10 leaves arugula, or lettuce 1 Tbsp tarragon, finely chopped 1 shallot 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard 4 Tbsp olive oil 4 Tbsp Jarlsberg cheese, grated 2 Tbsp lemon juice

Tear the tail of the crayfish off, and boil tard, Jarlsberg cheese and butter. Turn the the heads and claws on high heat. Split the crayfish tails meat-side up and spread the pu- tails lengthwise down the back, but not com- ree. Let the crayfish fry a bit more until the pletely through. Fold the tail out and remove meat is white. the string. Wash the lettuce and mix it with the oil, Heat the frying pan and add the crayfish lemon juice, and onion. Grind a bit of fresh tails, shell down. Make sure it is very hot pepper over it and sprinkle a little salt. Ar- before adding a little olive oil. Turn the tail range the crayfish on warm plates and add a Dorothy Selleck, Eileen Coursey, and Ellie An- Terje Korsnes, Honorary Consul of the Royal and give it a quick fry on the meat side. handful of lettuce to each. drews march in a memorial parade with red and Norwegian Consulate in Boston, speaks to Maine Make a puree with the tarragon, mus- white roses. in memory of those who lost their Nordmenn members and guests about the Oslo Recipe adapted from Tine.no lives in the Oslo tragedy. tragedy during their annual Lobsterfest. got lutefisk? NORDIC DELICACIES “A TASTE OF NORWAY IN THE HEART OF BROOKLYN!”

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Photos: Karin Lundekvam Left: Kjell Elvis, who was born in Farsund and raised in Vanse, is the only full-time Elvis impersonator in Scandinavia. He delights the crowds every year at the American festival. Center: Representing the Scandinavian East Coast Museum of Brooklyn, N.Y., Victoria Hofmo and Arnie Bergman (not pictured) passed out Halloween candy during a parade. Right: Thea Ekornrød was crowned Miss Lister 2011

Vi c t o r i a Ho f m o American experience was like. They want to furnishings.” floats was led by a New Orleans jazz band Brooklyn, N.Y. feel connected to and experience that part of Not to be forgotten in this equation is a playing “Just a Closer Walk With Thee,” fol- their heritage. Many of the returning Norwe- major sponsor of the event, Liv Lyngsvag, lowed by a procession of mafia-clad gang- “The best thing to happen to Lista since gian-Americans live in this region of south- who opened up Trunken, a store that must be sters gripping machine guns under one arm Brooklyn” is the slogan for the American ern Norway. They maintain strong American explored (it offers items that returning Nor- and flapper girlfriends around the other. Festival in Vanse, Norway, which was held cultural influences that are openly reflected wegian emigrants would have brought back I can’t say that it all went off without a during the last weekend in June. in their language and lifestyle.” with them from America and other American glitch – there was a technological problem You may be scratching your head and They have also created a Brooklyn style items). Lastly, one must include Alf with the drive-in movie held in an old airport asking, “Vanse?” Square. Kalleberg who serves as the festival’s public that had once been occupied by the Nazis. Yes, Vanse – which consists of a hand- “Believe it or not, Brooklyn Square is relations spokesperson. After waiting patiently for about two hours, ful of businesses and a population of 1,967. located in Vanse and was officially opened This festival is chock-full of activities, (who can tell what time it is with Norway’s But if you have the opportunity to attend the by the Mayor and representatives from the including two parades, a dance featuring perpetual summer light), people left unper- American Festival, you will see that this tiny American Embassy. Here is where the An- four bands, a Miss Lista contest, a drive-in turbed. While waiting, I saw a man on a Dan- town packs a powerful punch. nual American Festival takes place, sur- movie, local singing societies, rides, a local ish-style delivery bike selling beverages and The inspiration for this festival came rounded by 8th Avenue and the American American-style football team, and a Gospel two identically dressed girls with pink tops from the passionate Svein Arvid Skardal. general store named Trunken selling Ameri- Brunch. I was thrilled to finally get to hear skating to deliver hamburgers and more to He and his wife Liv Siri created and run the can goods and sweets,” adds Skardal. Kjell Elvis, the famous Elvis impersonator hungry customers, a la Happy Days. popular Eighth Avenue Supper Club, that Skardal sums up that there are three rea- in Norway. The drive-in movie was a new addition features American food and music on the sons for this festival. During Saturday’s parade, Arnie Berg- to the festival and a great idea. I know that ground floor and a vintage Brooklyn apart- “Lots of people from Lista and the List- man, the vice-president of the Scandinavian next year it will succeed without a hitch. ment on the second floor. er region immigrated to America, especially East Coast Museum, and I marched along- The quality of the music was great. We So why is there an American Festival in after World War II and until the mid-1960s. side the Halloween float handing out - Her heard not only country, which is so common Vanse? Many returned to Lista, bringing with them shey’s candy kisses to spectators who said here, but also rock, folk and gospel. In fact, Skardal explains, “The Norwegian- examples of American culture: language, “trick or-treat.” The various floats dedicated two newly formed gospel choirs – one men’s Americans that returned to Norway in the food recipes, furniture, cars, music, art, good to American holidays were pulled by amaz- choir and one women’s choir – sang for us 1960s are slowly being replaced by a young- and bad habits, building materials for Ameri- ing classic cars courtesy of the local Ameri- during Sunday’s Gospel Brunch, as well as er generation that wants to know what the can-inspired houses and equipment for home can Auto Club. One of the most interesting CONTINUES PAGE 13

During the activity-filled weekend, the American Festival in Lista had two parades with an American twist, including floats for major American holidays and American vehicles. 10 • September 2, 2011 norwegian american weekly roots & connections Norwegian American Weekly Photo of the Week No r w e g i a n 101 Language practice with Heidi Håvan Grosch End of Summer (Slutten av sommeren)

Who doesn’t love a bargain (tilbud), and in Norway, where taxes (avgifter) are so high, a good deal (god handel) means even more. Sales (salg) are at their peak (på topp) at the end of the summer season (mot slutten av sommeren), luring tourists and vacationers (turister og ferierende) in to spend their money (bruke pengene). Even Americans (amerikanere), used to cheaper prices (lavere priser), might find a bargain! Used stores (bruktbutikker) are also wonderful places to find deals, and after people’s summer sorting, are full of treasures (skatter) one person no longer needs but another may want (en ikke trenger mer, men som en annen ønsker). Garage sales (garasjesalg) also pop up here and there and are worth a stop. July (juli) is the most popular month (populær måned) for vacations (ferie) in Norway, and if you want to catch all the outdoor dramas (utendors drama), is the best time to travel. Now, as the days get shorter (dagene blir kortere) and the nights get longer (nettene blir lengre), people are back to work Photo courtesy of Gary Gandrud and school (tilbake til arbeid og skole) and tourist Congratulations to Karin and Martin! Pictured above is Karin Holt at her wedding to destinations are closing down (er stengt). But the Martin Bertilsen on July 9 in Hudson, Wis. Karin is the co-chair of 17 Mai Committee weather is lovely still (godt vær) and deals like in Minneapolis, Minn., and serves as General Counsel for Vinland National Center, non- nearly half price (halve prisen) on the Hurtigruten are profit organization dedicated to full lives for people with disabilities. Karin and Martin continued the celebration with another wedding in Sweden in August. abundant.

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Ole and Lena went to a nice restaurant in Translation: “There is hope as long as your fishing line is in the water.” La Crosse, Wisconsin, but were stopped at the door because Ole wasn’t wearing a tie. Ole grumbled but agreed to get a tie. Roald Amundsen He went to where he had parked his pickup South Pole Expedition Centennial and took out a set of jumper cables, wind- 1911 – 2011 ing them down his neck like a string tie. He From the journal of returned to the restaurant where Lena was waiting, and approached the head waiter. “Vell, I got a tie, so, you better let us in.” The head waiter looked Ole over for a min- ute and said, “Ok, you can go in, but don’t try to START anything.” Ole and Lena America’s favorite Norwegians!

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The same is true about imitation. One of the tings I regret as a fa- born Anne Margaret many years and also taught music in the pub- Jesus in the New Testament. Synonymous ther is that I didn’t use a little more en- Haugen, died Aug. lic schools. She later earned a master’s de- words for encouragement would be: help, couragement with my own children. Some 11, 2011 in Traverse gree in computing at Purdue University/Fort stimulus, hope and inspiration. do’s and don’ts cannot be avoided as a City, Mich., of com- Wayne and worked in that field. Why is encouragement so important? parent, but encouragement works much, plications from a She was very active in the Fort Wayne Because life is terribly difficult at times. much better. I have seen it in my 50 some stroke. She was born Unitarian Church and for many years was Many feel that they don’t master life as years in the ministry how encouragement March 19, 1937, to director of its choir and folk orchestra and they should, that they don’t measure up. has worked miracles in interaction with Eva Lund Haugen composed music for them. She was also the Some feel ugly, some untalented, some people. In this cold, cynical world we are and Einar Ingvald accompanist and a choir member in the Fort stupid. It rarely is based on facts, but that in there is a desperate need for people who Haugen in Madison, Wayne Festival Choir. She founded the Fort does not prevent the feeling from destroy- have the ability to encourage others! Your Wis. Wayne chapter of Sons of Norway named ing our happiness. I know quite a few min- spouse, your child, your minister, your Music was the core of her life. She stud- “Tre Elver.” A year ago the couple moved to isters walking around with the feeling that neighbor—maybe they need an encourag- ied piano first with Olive Endres and Marie Northport, Mich., to be near their daughter. they haven’t mastered the calling they have ing word today. SAY IT, OH SAY IT! Friedlander, then at Oberlin Conservatory Anne is survived by her husband, chil- been given, myself included. Through the And here is encouragement from the with Arthur Dann and Freeman Koberstein, dren, two grandchildren, and her sister Ca- years, some warm-hearted people have Lord to believers: “Do not fear, for I am graduating in 1959 as a member of Pi Kappa milla Cai. No service is planned at this sent me a card or letter of encouragement. with you; do not be dismayed, for I am Lambda Honor Society, and finally in the time. The family is grateful for the care Often they came in the dark hours of my your God; I will strengthen you and help Master’s Program at Boston University. She and support from the staff at the Northport life, lifted my spirit, and gave me strength you, and uphold you with my righteous taught music in the Maynard, Mass., public Highlands, Northport, Mich. and the Mun- to continue. Encouragement does not right hand” (Isaiah 41:10). schools until her marriage to physicist El- son Hospice House, Traverse City, Mich. make you proud, but thankful. Remember dred Brian Littlefield in 1963. He accepted Memorial Contributions may be made to the a professorship to Purdue University at Fort charity of one’s choice. Please visit Anne’s Wayne, Ind. There they raised their children, webpage at www.lifestorynet.com to sign the Join a fi nancial services organization Eldred (or Dredd), Evelyn (John) Zaloudek, guest book and share a message or memory focused on what matters to you. and Otis. with her family. Experience what makes Thrivent Financial for Lutherans different. 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Style Highlight of the Week Calendar of Events A favorite among locals What’s going on in your neighborhood? Strand restaurant

California the State Fair! For reservations, call (800) outside of Oslo is a Premiere of “Don’t Hug Me, I’m 982-2787. Visit DontHugMe.com. Pregnant” treat for locals and Sept. 30 – Nov. 20 Launch of “Norwegians Worldwide” visitors alike North Hollywood, Calif. October 6 The World Premiere of Phil Olson’s musi- Bloomington, Minn. cal comedy “Don’t Hug Me, I’m Pregnant” Nordmanns-Forbundet/Norwegians World- Li n e Gr u n d s t a d Ha n k e will be presented Sept. 30 – Nov. 20 at the wide and the Norwegian Honorary Consul- Line Grundstad Hanke Interior Design Secret Rose Theatre at 11246 Magnolia ate General in Minneapolis invite you to Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91601. Clara a reception celebrating the launch of the Since early childhood, I have visited is 8 1/2 months pregnant when a freak new membership magazine “Norwegians snow storm hits Bunyan Bay. She goes into Worldwide.” The celebration takes place Strand restaurant at Høvik, just outside of labor and her husband, Gunner, will have 6 – 9 p.m. on Oct. 6, located at the Minne- Oslo. My fondest memories are from the to deliver the baby in the bar. For details, sota Valley Country Club in Bloomington, 17th of May, when my schoolmates walked call (323) 822-7898 or DontHugMe.com. Minn. The program includes a presentation in the parade from Lysaker school to the end by Norwegian explorer Frode Saugestad of the parade route, which was at Strand, Nordic Cup Golf Tournament and photographer Per Breiehagen. RSVP next to Strand restaurant. We had games out October 3 by Sept. 30 to (612) 280-8774 or email on the field while our parents had reserved City of Industry, Calif. [email protected]. tables at the restaurant. Save the date! The Nordic Cup charity golf Strand Restaurant has always been tournament benefits the Norwegian Sea- Lutefisk and Meatball Dinners there, and the locals have enjoyed visiting. Photo: Line Grundstad Hanke men’s Church in San Pedro and SCAN October 8 Even when the dining was not the best ex- The Strand Restaurant is located in Høvik, just (Scandinavian Center at Nansen Field) and Edina, Minn. perience, the location never failed and was The Norwegian Glee Club of Minneapolis outside of Oslo. Today it is led by a team of tal- takes place Oct. 3 at the “IKE” golf course always a treat. ented young chefs. presents its fall Lutefisk and Meatball Din- in Industry Hills at Pacific Palms Resort Today the restaurant has undergone in City of Industry. The net proceeds of ners on Oct. 8 at the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, located at 4801 France many changes and the dining is an experi- fjord just outside Oslo, at Høvik, where you $12,000 from Nordic Cup 2010 were split ence not to forget, with a menu that changes evenly between the church and SCAN, and Ave. S, Edina, MN 55410. Serving Times: can enjoy the view of the inner Oslo fjord, weekly. Today Strand has become a destina- was a tremendous financial help for both 2 p.m., 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Admission is $18 the marina and Okseøy. The restaurant dates tion for Norwegians as well as for tourists, organizations. Admission: $150 per person per person, and tickets are required. Order from June 1924 is now stylishly renovated, and it should be a must-see on your next visit (including lunch and dinner). For informa- your tickets early by mailing a check – made and is taken over by brilliant young chefs tion, contact Paal Berg at (562) 716-9414 payable to the Norwegian Glee Club – to to Oslo. Stop by, even just for the bakery! from Flavours. For more information, visit or [email protected]. the Norwegian Glee Club, PO Box 23053, Strand Restaurant is located by the Oslo www.restaurantstrand.no. Richfield, MN 55423-0053. Deadline for Illinois ordering tickets is Oct. 5. Questions? Con- haugesund… 32nd Annual Scandinavian Festival tact Earl Evenstad at (612) 861-4793 or (…continued from page 3) • Best Cinematography: Manuel Al- September 11 Robert Olson at (612) 866-0687. Check out berto Claro, for “Limbo” our website: www.norwegiangleeclub.org. South Elgin, Ill. val. Sødahl’s third feature, which opened last • Best Production Design: Niels Se- Scandinavian Park, Inc., NFP presents the Oregon year’s Haugesund fest (and went on to scoop jer, for “Limbo” 32nd Annual Scandinavian Day Festival on for Best Director at the Montreal Film Festi- • Best Visual Effects: Marcus B. Brod- Daughters of Norway Agne Mathilde Sept. 11, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. FREE PARKING! val), won both for Best Actress (Line Vern- ersen/Filmkameratene, Øystein Wergeland Lodge Institution Ceremony Admission: $10 for adults and free for chil- dal) and Best Supporting Actress (Sweden’s Larsen/Storyline Studios, for “The October 2 dren 12 and under. VASA Park is located Troll Hunter” (Trolljegeren). Dir: Eugene, Ore. Lena Endre). Marius Holst’s King of Devil’s at Route 31 along the Fox River, in South Island (Kongen af Bastøy), which was nomi- Andre Øvredal Elgin, Ill. For information, call (847) 695- The Daughters of Norway Grand Lodge in- nated in eight categories, was named Best • Best Musical Score: Johan Søder- 6720 or visit www.scandinaviandayil.com. vites you to attend the Institution Ceremo- ny of the new Agnes Mathilde Wergeland Feature, adding the prizes for Best Support- qvist, “King of Devil’s Island” • Best Editing: Christoffer Heie, for A Taste of Norway at Minnekirken Lodge #52 in the Willamette Valley. Join ing Actor (Trond Nilssen) and Best Musical “Totally True Love” (Jørgen + Anne September 17 us Oct. 2 at 3 p.m. at Bethesda Lutheran Score (Johan Søderqvist). Five juries pre- Chicago, Ill. Church, 4444 Royal Avenue, Eugene, OR. sided over by Bjørn Simonsen had a record = sant). Dir: Anne Sewitsky Minnekirken’s Festsalen needs a make- Refreshment after the ceremony. A woman number of 34 local productions to consider • Best Sound Design: Hugo Ekornes, over. Help finance the transformation and of Nordic descent, or a woman who is/ in the 10 different categories. Norwegian for “Limbo” have fun too! On Sept. 17 from 3 to 7 p.m., was married to a man of Nordic descent or veteran actor Bjørn Floberg, most recently in • Best Short Film: “1994.” Dir: come to Minnekirken to enjoy a Taste of who has a relative of Norwegian descent is the Varg Veum franchise, received the 2011 Kaveh Tehrani. Prods: Tehrani, Norway. Reasons to attend: Fellowship, encouraged to join. RSVP by Sept. 25 to Honorary Amanda. Christian Lien Jensen and Marthe great Norwegian food, entertainment, a (541) 554-2777. • Best Film: “King of Devil’s Island” Haakonsen raffle. See the exciting plans for Festsalen (Kongen af Bastøy). Prod: Karin • Best Documentary: “Reunion – and participate in choosing decor! Come Washington Julsrud, for 4½ Ten Years after the War.” Dir: Jon to Norwegian Memorial Lutheran Church, Puget Sound Ski for Light Fundraiser • Best Children’s Film: “Elias and the Haukeland. Prod: Charlotte Røhder located at 2614 N. Kedzie Blvd. Chicago, September 17 Hunt for the Gold of the Sea” (Elias Tvedt, for Mediaoperatørene IL 60647. For more information, call (773) Seattle, Wash. og jakten på havets gull). Dir: Lise • Best Foreign Feature: “Another 252-7335. Join us for the annual Puget Sound Ski For I Osvoll. Prods: John M Jacobsen, Year.” Dir: Mike Leigh (UK). Lo- Light Fundraiser Dinner at Leif Erikson Sveinung Galimo, for Filmkamer- cal distr: SF Norge Lodge! Featuring open fire-cooked salmon Minnesota atene • Honorary Amanda: Bjørn Floberg “A Don’t Hug Me County Fair” and cod, and entertainment by Nordic Re- flections and friends. Happy Hour starts at • Best Director: Erik Skjoldbjærg, Through October 16 for Nokas The People’s Amanda (Awarded in col- St. Paul, Minn. 6 p.m., and dinner served at 6:30 p.m. Ad- • Best Actress: Line Verndal, for laboration with Norway’s TV2 and Norwe- The Twin Cities Premiere of Phil Olson’s mission: $20 per person, which benefits the Limbo. Dir: Maria Sødahl gian daily newspaper VG) musical comedy, “A Don’t Hug Me County cross-country ski program that provides a • Best Actor: Henrik Rafaelsen, for • The Troll Hunter Fair” will be presented Sept. 8 – Oct. 16 pleasurable winter experience for the blind • The Golden Clapperboard at Cabaret Theater at Camp Bar at 490 N. and disabled individuals. Please join us for “Happy, Happy” (Sykt lykkelig). • Norwegian casting agents Celine Robert St. St. Paul, MN 55101. It’s County a terrific celebration! Questions? Call- Er Dir: Anne Sewitsky Fair time in Bunyan Bay, Minnesota, and ling Berg at (206) 362-0629 or Leif Erikson • Best Supporting Actress: Lena En- Engebrigtsen, Kjersti Paulsen it’s the Miss Walleye Queen competition. Lodge at (206) 783-1274 for reservations. dre, for “Limbo” • The Golden Footage (Norsk Kino- The winner gets her face carved in butter at • Best Supporting Actor: Trond Nils- forbund) sen, for “King of Devil’s Island” • Norwegian director Arild Andres- Send your event to [email protected] or call (206) 784-4617 (Kongen af Bastøy). Dir: Marius en, production company 4½ Fik- to be added to the Norway.com online calendar and the Weekly! Holst sjon, and Euforia Distribusjon for • Best Original Screenplay: Christo- The “Liverpool Goalie” (Keeper’n Event listings are free, but space is limited. Please contact us at least one month prior to event. pher Grøndahl, for “Nokas” til Liverpool) norwegian american weekly s Online: blog.norway.com/category/norway-in-the-us September 2, 2011 • 13 In your neighborhood Star-crossed Scandinavians Norwegian-Swedish “mixed marriage” prevails in novelist’s life and his stories, too

Photos: Karin Lundekvam Donald Duck and Dorothy in Norway? Some of America’s favorite characters participated in the Amer- ican Festival’s parade. connecting... (…continued from page 9) mar Friestad. He took me to the local muse- many talented others. um Vest-Agder-museet that incorporates the The main reason I attended the festival geology, archeology and history of the area. was to sign the Sister Communities Agree- It is in this region of Norway that the coun- ment between the municipality of Vest try’s earliest inhabitants lived, about 8,600 Agder, Norway and the Bay Ridge neighbor- years ago. Much has been discovered and is hood of Brooklyn, N.Y. It reads: “We pledge revealed in this museum: prehistoric, Viking Photos courtesy of Richard and Anita Londgren to further the relationships between our two age and modern times. Left: Richard and Anita (née Hillesland) Londgren on their wedding day in June 1959 in San Francis- Ironically, a Nazi officer was respon- co, Calif. Right: The Londgrens at the St. Lucia Festival at California Lutheran University in Thousand neighborhoods, working alongside neighbor- sible for one of the Viking find excavations Oaks, Calif., in December 2010. hood groups to strengthen cultural, tourism, and business ties between our communities, and he had done an excellent job. A bitter under the direction on the Manager of the fact since the Nazis were brutal occupiers of Ri c h a r d Lo n dg r e n Norway. Thousand Oaks, Calif. Tourism Board in Far- sund Municipality and There is another the Scandinavian East Nazi connection found My wife Anita and I make up one Nor- computer monitor. Coast Museum.” just minutes away from wegian-Swedish “mixed marriage” in our My current “work-in-progress” novel, Local Bay Ridge the museum’s main family, but that combination occurred among called “Artful Forger,” starts during the Great Councilman Gentile building. I had seen our siblings, too. I’m of Swedish descent, Depression of the 1930s in the Pacific North- was also invited as a photographs of won- and she is a product of a mixed marriage of west. It features Neil, a Swedish-Norwegian guest, but he was un- derful WPA style mu- a Norwegian father and Swedish-Norwegian “lumberjack,” as the Easterners call him. Af- able to attend as he was rals in the museum and mother. And her brother married a Swedish- ter his National Guard unit is called up just in the middle of budget asked where they were American, and my two brothers married before his high school graduation, the Army negotiations. He plans located. They deco- Norwegian-Americans. eventually decides to transfer this fledgling to hold a ceremony in rate a building that the Anita and I met at Pacific Lutheran artist to Fort Hamilton Army Base in Brook- Bay Ridge to add his Germans used as a bar. University in Tacoma, Wash., where Scan- lyn to study at Cooper Union art school in support and signature. A German solider had dinavian ethnic mixing seemed routine, not Manhattan. This unusual strategy fits a mili- I am grateful for For information about the American Festival, painted these depictions radical. tary purpose—to groom Neil to be a special- having been invited to visit www.americanfestival.no. of what was around him. Most of us – but not all, I guess – joke ist countering German propaganda. see what has been cre- They quickly closed about this usually compatible combination. And at Cooper Union, he meets a tal- ated, and I am delighted that the American this space because too Now I’m carrying this to an extreme, ented Norwegian-American art student. And ties with Norway are so respected that they many of the women linked arm in arm with by writing stories that include such mixed where does she live? In the Norwegian com- are celebrated and continued. I would highly the German soldier resembled locals. romances. munity in Brooklyn, N.Y., of course. recommend that you attend the next Ameri- Nearby you can also visit the pre-histor- In my recently self-published novel, To broaden Neil’s education, the Army can Festival in June 2012. In fact the Sister ic rock carvings at Penne, carved about 2,000 “Big SHY in the Big SKY,” Swedish Bill fi- sent him to learn from companies involved Community sponsors are exploring the pos- years ago. They are re-painted red every year nally links up with Norwegian Anna to make in real-life applications such as photography, sibility of offering a tour, built around next so that you can see and touch the marking, a dynamic duo. (Get a paperback copy from industrial design, signage, printing, publish- June’s festival. which would be only vaguely visible other- me for only $15 plus $3 for shipping and ing and movie-set creation. Skardal and company have even more wise. They are located on pasture land, so handling.) Two other current novels, “Art At the present stage of my manuscript, plans: “We have other projects going on to you have to pass sheep to get there – always Sleuths” and “Extended Family,” feature a fellow Cooper students from Germany have make the Norwegian-American culture still a treat for us city folk! The images look like Scandinavian mix. invited Neil to holiday with them, traveling alive. One project is to make the buildings Viking ships: quite remarkable since they In my latest novel, called “Whistle-Stop” on the dirigible Hindenburg to Germany. and surroundings of Brooklyn Square to date from the Bronze Age. One can readily in memory of my tiny hometown in Minne- And the Army endorses this junket as an op- look like Brooklyn in the 50s and 60s when see how a later Viking ships evolved. Their sota, Swedish Jim’s girlfriend at Norwegian portunity for Neil to learn more about the it comes to design, color, exterior, etc. Our shape was already developed, evidence that Lutheran Church is Norwegian Ruth. And Nazi propaganda methods and media. aim is that people who visit us shall feel the the sea and sailing were integral to Scandi- many other Norwegians from Augustana Stay tuned, to learn how Neil copes in American spirit and atmosphere on the out- navian culture from its inception. College in Sioux Falls, S.D., help him reach this war of words and graphics during World side.” To have so much available within such his potential during the Great Depression. In- War II. Eventually, this story too will be a short distance is a great treat. This one site stead of printing this novel, I am distributing available in modern form as a PDF to read Sites in Vest Agder, Farsund Kommune exemplifies the lushness of hidden treasures it in up-to-date form, you might say, because on your computer monitor. I was most fortunate to be given a pri- that this area of Norway offers. for $5 I will e-mail you a PDF file of the sto- Meanwhile, in our own mixed marriage, vate tour of the area from local official Al- ry (with many graphics) to be read on your CONTINUES PAGE 14

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The boys from Vangen:

Written by Leif Halse Vangsgutane, a classic series in Norway from 1941 to present, was used as curriculum material in Norwegian schools, as the series had easy-to-read text with pictures. Deb Nelson Gourley of Astri My Astri Publishing brings the copyrighted bilingual English/Norwegian serialization of “The Boys From Vangen: Vangsgutane” to the readers of the Norwegian American Weekly to practice their Norwegian reading skills, as well as enjoy a Norwegian classic!

SEIERHERREN KÅRE KÅRE IS THE VICTOR Photos courtesy of Susan Andersen «Kåre Vangen!» roper starteren, og alle “Kåre Vangen!” calls the announcer, and Left: Susan Andersen’s great-grandmother Karen Kvalesund from Norway. Right: Susan Andersen has stirrer opp mot bakketoppen. Der kommer everyone stares up at the hilltop. There comes turned her hobby of family tree research into a genealogical research service to help others discover Kåre, and his skis glide so well they whis- Kåre, og skiene glir så det plystrer. Han satser their own family roots. For information, contact Susan at (847) 299-5396 or email susanfindances- spenstig, og der skyter han ut fra hoppet som tle. He takes off like a spring, shooting out [email protected]. Wirkola, og med helt jevne ski. Inga «sak- from the jump like the Norwegian ski jumper sing» der, nei. Han tar nedslaget langt nede Wirkola, and with completely parallel skis— i bakken og står støtt som en stolpe. Hopp- no “scissors” there. He lands far down the family tree... lengda er 25 meter! Både unger og voksne hill, as steady as a pole. The jump distance (…continued from page 1) a few. But, Andersen says, even if the fam- jubler. is 25 meters! Both the children and the adults ily doesn’t think they are originally related Det holdes premieutdeling på skolen da- shout with joy. Scandinavian as well; the original Mr. Lux- to Norway, as in the case of her husband’s gen etter skirennet. Da får Kåre Vangen van- They hold an awards ceremony at school embourg had married a woman from Oslo. family, “you always end up finding a Norwe- dreskjoldet med inngravert navn på, og lær- the day after the ski-jumping competition. “They didn’t know that,” Andersen laughed, gian uncle or something.” The furthest back eren ønsker til lykke med resultatet. Jentene i Kåre Vangen receives the traveling trophy as she related the story. she has been able to trace ancestors is 1700, klassen har gjort et vers for Kåre: shield with his name engraved on it, and Andersen is a native of Bergen, Norway, although while showing one family their an- «Ingen tenkte Kåremann, Skulle vinne his teacher congratulates him on the results. and has lived in the U.S. with her husband cestral farm in Norway, she discovered the The girls in the class have written a verse for prisen, han, Kåre hoppa langt og godt. Van- for nine years. She has always been inter- farm dated back to the Viking period. dreskjoldet tok han flott!» Kåre:“No one thought Kåre would rise, That ested in history. “People are usually happy and amazed,” Nå er ikke Larris blid på «Vangsgu- he would win the prize, Kåre jumped well “[Genealogy] was really my hobby,” she she says of the families she has assisted. tane». I friminuttet sier han at de ødela løypa and flew. Now the traveling trophy is due!” says. “And then I thought, maybe I should While working on a project for one woman, på hoppet, og derfor var det han falt i siste Now Larris is not kind to the Vangen Andersen discovered that the woman had boys. During recess, he says that they ruined make a little money doing this.” After years omgangen. Hadde ikke det vært, så hadde another sibling she hadn’t known about, nok han vunnet vandreskjoldet. Steinar blir the ski tracks on the jump, and that was why of doing the research for fun, she finally who died as an infant, and was a twin to her harm og sier at Larris ljuger, og da blir Larris he fell on his last turn. If that hadn’t happened, started doing it for profit in August 2010. brother. “She actually didn’t believe me,” rasende og vil jule opp Steinar. then surely he would have won the traveling Since 2004, Andersen has made 24 fam- trophy. Steinar gets mad and says that Larris ily trees. Andersen says. “I told her, ‘I have a death Translated into English is lying, and then Larris becomes furious and “I get absorbed the whole time I’m do- certificate!’ But she still didn’t believe me.” by Alexander Knud Huntrods tries to beat up Steinar. ing a family tree,” she says. “I’m really in- Although the woman eventually accepted Illustrated by Jens R. Nilssen terested in it.” Andersen’s trees aren’t sim- the truth of Andersen’s findings, such -sur Vangsgutane bilingual book available for $19.95 with FREE shipping in the U.S.A. ply a record of birth and death dates, either. prised responses are not uncommon in her www.astrimyastri.com She includes towns where people lived, line of work. even street addresses if she can find them, and other relevant details. “When I see those To get in touch with Andersen, email her trees with just when they were born or died, I at [email protected], or call History of the Norwegian Settlements: her at (847) 299-5396. She draws from a va- A translated and expanded version of the 1908 De think, that really doesn’t tell you much,” she riety of different resources, and charges $15/ Norske Settlementers Historie and the 1930 Den Siste says. “It’s not very fulfilling.” Folkevandring Sagastubber fra Nybyggerlivet i Amerika Though Andersen specializes in families hour for her services, less than half of what a professional genealogist would charge. Nor- Written by Hjalmar Rued Holand of Norwegian descent, in both the U.S. and Norway, she has done research involving mally she spends 20-60 hours on a project, Winner of two National Awards. Provides an engaging and enthusiastic depiction of the struggles as well as the triumphs of many different countries: Poland, Germany, and keeps in touch with regular updates on pioneer life. The 63-chapter non-fiction book lets readers trace the Luxembourg, Austria, and England, to name what she has discovered. trails of 3,800 indexed immigrants through Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota and the Dakotas. star-crossed... • 1830-1870 emigration from Norway, English only part-time in PLU’s University Relations • Hardcover, 512 pages, old USA maps & lithographs (…continued from page 13) • 32 full-colored pages of maps from Norway Department. He later volunteered as edi- • $39.95 with FREE shipping in the USA Anita and I direct the Scandinavian Center at tor of the Scandinavian Scene at PLU, and Astri My Astri Publishing California Lutheran University in Thousand he volunteered as writer, photographer and Deb Nelson Gourley www.astrimyastri.com Oaks, Calif., where we have programs, lec- editor for the regional Lutheran church for 602 3rd Ave SW Email: [email protected] thirty years. Prentice-Hall published his Waukon, IA 52172 Phone: (563) 568-6229 tures, art, artifacts, demonstrations and books related to the Scandinavian mix of Denmark, first book, “Communication by Objectives,” which evolved from a course he taught at Norway.com Royal Norwegian Consulates Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. To learn more, just turn to a modern source, the University of Washington. He literally Organization of the Week in North America www.ScandinavianCenter.org. For more self-published Poor Richard’s TIPS from the Great Depression, with covers printed on his Scandinavian American Vancouver, BC about my novels, e-mail me at KronaPress@ verizon.net or call (805) 241-1051. antique press, plus copy-center pages, all Cultural and Consul General By the way, our own family has become comb-bound by him. He is retired from the Historical Foundation Stein K. Gudmundseth even more mixed. Claire and Anja, daughters Public Relations and Marketing Department Thousand Oaks, Calif. Royal Norwegian Consulate General of our son Eric, are 1/8th Norwegian, 3/8th of Weyerhaeuser Company. 1480-1188 West Georgia Street Swedish—and half Chinese. Guess my nov- Anita also edited the PLU Mooring Mast, For more information, Vancouver, British Colombia, V6E 4A2 els will have to expand in ethnic scope! and she has published extensive histories of Call (805) 241-0391 Telephone : (604) 682-7977 her Norwegian families – her Hillesland Email: [email protected] Telefax : (604)685-8434 grandfather and Myrstol grandmother. Visit: scandinaviancenter.org Ed. Note: While a student at PLU, Rich- E-mail: [email protected] ard served as editor of the student news- Richard and Anita also contribute regu- larly to the Norwegian American Weekly. For the full list of organizations, For a listing of all consulates, paper, “The Mooring Mast,” and art edi- visit noram.norway.com/organizations visit noram.norway.com/organizations tor of the yearbook, the Saga, and worked norwegian american weekly s Online: blog.norway.com/category/sports September 2, 2011 • 15 sports Tippeligaen: Norway’s Premier League Where rivals meet results Standings Update from Tippe League in round 20/21 8/26 Brann 1 – 1 Tromsø Tippeligaen PLD PTS 1. Molde FK 21 44 8/27 Vålerenga 3 – 2 Haugesund 2. Tromsø IL 20 36 8/28 Start 1 – 0 Sarpsborg 3. SK Brann 21 35 8/28 Lillestrøm 0 – 3 Sogndal 4. Stabæk Fotball 20 33 5. Lillestrøm SK 21 32 8/28 Viking 1 –0 Stabæk 6. Strømsgodset TF 20 31 8/28 Fredrikstad 1 – 1 Strømsgodset 7. Rosenborg BK 19 30

8/28 Ålesund 1 – 3 Molde 8. FK Haugesund 21 30 9. Vålerenga Fotball 20 29 8/29 Rosenborg 7 – 0 Odd 10. Viking FK 21 26 11. Fredrikstad FK 20 24 To read more about football in 12. Ålesunds FK 19 24 Norway, visit 13. Sogndal IL 20 23 www.uefa.com 14. Odd Grenland 20 23 15. IK Start 21 17 16. Sarpsborg FK 20 16

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