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Vol. 125 No. 35 October 4, 2013 Established May 17, 1889 • Formerly Western Viking and Nordisk Tidende $1.50 per copy News in brief Economy Parties find agreement The Chief of The Norwegian Bank (DNB) Runar Bjerke thinks For the first time that the Norwegian economy will go from full speed to half in history, the speed in the next few years. The effects of a slower growth rate Conservative and in the economy may be felt for Progress Party will some time, Bjerke tells Dagens Næringsliv, maybe as much as lead together three years of less growth and more insecurity. “We see that the growth in oil – and property Staff Compilation investments is gradually reaching Norwegian American Weekly a plateau, along with the growth in total employment. That’s why we think that the growth speed After two weeks of talks and of the Norwegian economy will negotiations, the four non-socialist slow down compared to what we political parties in Norway – Con- have been used to the past few servative, Progress, Liberal and years,” Bjerke explains. Christian Democrats – have finally (Norway Post) come to an agreement about what Norway’s next government will Business look like. The low-fare airline Norwegian Though the four parties decid- has encountered a series of ed not to form a coalition together, problems with their new they signed an agreement on the Dreamliner long distance aircraft Photo: Screengrab / VGTV and has called an emergency See > parties, page 6 From left: Trine Skei Grande, Knut Arild Hareide, Erna Solberg and Siv Jensen at a press conference announcing the new government. meeting with the manufacturer Boeing. Norwegian CEO Bjørn Kjos has reportedly made it clear that his airline can no longer accept the many problems, which A seafood saga have caused a number of delays We love Leif! and cancellations. Boeing’s top The Weekly celebrates Leif Erikson Day American Seafoods leadership took part in an Oslo celebrates 25 years meeting on Sept. 25, and Kjos said after the meeting that it was in business his impression that Boeing is taking the problems seriously. Kelsey Larson (Norway Post) Managing Editor

In 2013, Seattle-based Ameri- What’s inside? can Seafoods Company celebrated News 2 – 3 its 25th year in business. Business 4 Research & Education 5 See > saga, page 13 Photo: American Seafoods Opinion 6 – 7 Taste of Norway 8 Travel 9 New Norway coach Roots and Connections 10 Obituaries & Religion 11 A new coach has Arts & Style 12 been selected for In Your Neighborhood 13 Illustration: Andrew Saur / www.andrewsaur.com the national team Norwegian Heritage 14 Sports 15 Andrew Saur Duluth, Minn. Norway Post $1 = NOK 6.0161 updated 9/30/2013 For half a century, Leif Erik- mote Leif Erikson Day and to get Per-Mathias Høgmo (63) is son Day has been overshadowed the message across, I have created the new coach for the Norwegian In comparison by the Columbus Day holiday. For a design to commemorate Leif Er- men’s national football team. He 8/30/2013 6.1276 the past decade, I wanted to change ikson Day which reflects my strong succeeds Egil “Drillo” Olsen. this and raise awareness that Octo- 3/30/2013 5.8456 Photo: Wikimedia Commons 9/30/2012 5.7271 ber 9th is Leif Erikson Day. To pro- See > leif, page 6 See > coach, page 15 Per-Mathias Høgmo in 2009. 2 • october 4, 2013 norwegian american weekly Nyheter fra Norge Nyheter Stanser boring? Faren til Sigrid-tiltalt inn i vitneboksen Arbeidsledigheten øker Klimastiftelsen Zero håper Han skal ha forsøkt å få tak i sønnen uten det blir lettere for regjeringen hell, i dagene etter at Sigrid forsvant. Den Denne måneden økte tredje uka med rettsforhandlinger avsluttes arbeidsledigheten med å si nei til oljeboring ved 4. oktober med partenes prosedyrer. Men 1500 personer. Økningen Lofoten etter at Statoil har først skal retten blant annet få høre vit- funnet ny olje i Canada neprovet fra faren til 38-åringen som er tilt- var særlig stor i bygge- og alt i saken. Han kommer trolig til å bli spurt anleggsbransjen, viser VG ut om 38-åringen i sin alminnelighet og hva slags familieforhold sønnen vokste opp un- sesongjusterte tall fra Nav 26. september ble det kjent at Statoil har der, men trolig vil retten ha større interesse gjort et stort oljefunn utenfor østkysten av av å høre om faren kan kaste ytterligere lys Canada. Funnet skal være det største selska- over mannens mentale helse. Som kjent øn- VG pet har gjort som operatør utenfor Norge. Nå sker en av de tre rettspsykiatrisk sakkyndige håper Zero at funnet i Bay du Nord kan fjerne å erklære mannen strafferettslig utilregnelig Ved utgangen av september var 69.600 noe av presset for å starte oljeleting utenfor på gjerningstidspunktet. personer registrert som helt ledige hos Nav. Foto: Helge Mikalsen Lofoten og Vesterålen, melder NRK. – Det (VG) Det er 6500 flere enn i september i fjor. Europa’s finanskrise – kommer endelig til Norge? bør bli en enklere beslutning for politikerne – Arbeidsledigheten er nå på 2,6 å si nei til oljeutvinning utenfor Vesterålen Nå kan vi få en «Indian summer» prosent av arbeidsstyrken. Det er tre år siden Størst økning har det vært i Nordland og og Lofoten, når Statoil gjør så mange, store Vakthavende meteorolog Bjørn Røsting hos ledigheten var høyere i september enn den er Aust-Agder, opp 18 prosent fra september i funn andre steder, sier Zero-leder Marius Meteorologisk Institutt forteller at høst- nå, sier arbeids- og velferdsdirektør Joakim fjor. Holm. Han mener det i praksis ikke er noen ferieværet ser meget bra ut mange steder i Lystad. Lavest ledighet er det på Vestlandet. forretningsmessig grunn til å lete etter ny landet. Han lover uendrede eller stigende Hvis man regner med alle arbeidssøkere olje i nord nå, men sier samtidig at det ikke temperaturer de aller fleste plasser, og for- Østfold er fylket hvor flest mennesker man- teller at prognosene viser at helga 4. til 6. som er på tiltak, var ledigheten i september gler jobb. 3,5 prosent av arbeidsstyrken i er det som bør avgjøre saken. oktober kan få vær som karakteriseres som på 84.100 personer. Dermed var ledigheten i grensefylket har ikke noe arbeidssted å gå til. – Det bør være en helhetlig miljøpoli- en «Indian nummer». «Indian summer» er september på 3,1 prosent. Finnmark og Oslo sliter også mer enn tisk vurdering som ligger til grunn for hvor- et uttrykk som blir brukt om en varm og Det er 6100 flere personer enn i septem- resten av landet, med en ledighet på 3,4 dan man håndterer Lofoten og Vesterålen, sommerliknende periode på høsten, ikke ber i fjor, da tre prosent av arbeidsstyrken var prosent. I Oslo har økningen det siste året sier Holm. Statoil er derimot ikke enig i Ze- lenge før vinteren setter inn. På den nordlige helt ledig eller på tiltak. vært på 10 prosent. Ved utgangen av septem- ros vurdering og sier funnet i Bay du Nord halvkue kaller man det «Indian summer» når Arbeidsminister Anniken Huitfeldt (Ap) ber sto 12.175 personer i hovedstaden uten utenfor Canada ikke er et argument mot let- denne varmeperioden oppstår i oktober eller mener det ikke er grunn til bekymring. Norge jobb. Navs tall for Oslo viser at krisen i Eu- ing utenfor kysten av Nordland og Troms. tidlig i november. Ifølge meteorologen er berøres ikke av krisen i Europa, mener hun. ropa bidrar til å sende flere arbeidsledige til – Vi er avhengig av å lete og finne mer det fortsatt høyst usikkert om denne godvær- – Arbeidsmarkedet er noe svekket det Norge. oljeressurser for å møte verdens etterspør- sperioden faktisk slår til. Men om den gjør siste året. Økningen vi ser i antall ledige sel etter olje, sier pressetalsmann Bård Glad det, er det Sør-Norge som kan få nyte den, viser at vi ikke er upåvirket av situasjonen i Pedersen i Statoil. Han bekrefter at selskapet helga 4. til 6. oktober. – Om prognosene Europa, sier Huitfeldt. fortsatt ønsker en konsekvensutredning for slår til kan vi få en såkalt Indian summer, ja. Navs tall viser at ledigheten er høyere området utenfor Lofoten og Vesterålen. Men det avhenger av en del faktorer. enn for ett år siden i alle fylker, bortsett fra i English Synopsis: Unemployment in Norway is English Synopsis: (Dagbladet) A Norwegian environmental Telemark og Vest-Agder. Der har det vært en slowly growing. Finnmark and Oslo are being hit the group is hoping that a new oil find in Canada will stop liten nedgang. hardest with unemployment at 3.4%. Statoil from wanting to drill in Lofoten. Happy Leif Erikson Day! From the Norwegian American Weekly

Painting: Leiv Eriksson oppdager Amerika by Christian Krogh. Wikimedia Commons Christian Krogh’s iconic painting, “Leiv Eriksson discovers America.” Currently located in the National Musuem of Art, Architecture and Design in Oslo, Norway. Norwegian american weekly october 4, 2013 • 3 News Nansen award This week in brief A Navy in trouble Norway invests 23.4 million USD in crop The Nansen Refugee Award diversity goes to Congolese nun The purchase of new naval Norway pledges 40 million NOK or about 6.7 million USD to the Benefit vessels in Norway backfires Sharing Fund of the International Treaty Marit Fosse and in addition also donates 100 million Geneva, Switzerland Norway Post NOK equal to about 16.7 million USD to the endowment fund of the Global Crop The United Nations High Commission- The Norwegian Navy purchased five Diversity Trust. The announcement of the er for Refugees (UNHCR) today announced modern frigates in the period 2004 – 2022, new investment in crop diversity came that this year’s Nansen Refugee Award is be- at a cost of NOK 20 billion. At present, at the opening of the fifth session of the ing awarded to Sister Angelique Namaika, only one of the ships is fully operative, Governing Body of the International who works in the remote northeast region Aftenposten reports. Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for of Democratic Republic of the Congo with The reason is that in order to keep the Food and Agriculture. The meeting has survivors of displacement and abuse by the one frigate operative, spare parts have been drawn more than 450 participants from Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA). taken from the other vessels, the newspaper governments, science and civil society to Sister Angélique, through her Center for writes. The ships were built at the Navantia Muscat, Oman, where they are discussing plans for sharing food crop varieties Reintegration and Development, has helped Yard in Spain. The cost did not include Photo: Forsvaret among farmers and plant breeders around transform the lives of more than 2,000 wom- a maintenance and spare parts contract, HNoMS Fridtjof Nansen Replenishment at Sea en and girls who have been forced from reportedly because the frigates ended up with french tanker FS Somme. the world and the Treaty activities over the their homes and abused, mainly by the LRA. being more expensive than expected. next two years. Many of those she helps recount stories of Problems with both manning of the situation from the Defense authorities. (Press Release) abduction, forced labor, beatings, murder, ships as well as maintenance capacity have The frigate which is fully operative, rape and other human rights abuses. led to the dramatic situation for the Navy, “Nansen,” is at present command vessel Statoil opens wind farm in Sweden Aftenposten writes. The newspaper has for the international naval force which is The Stamåsen wind farm, part of the See > award, page 7 not been able to get any comments on the combating pirates in the Bay of Aden. largest wind energy project in Norrland County, Sweden, opened Sept. 27. Stamåsen is located in the Strömsund and Fall break begins Sollefteå municipalities. Investments in Eide chairs committee the farm total SEK one billion. The farm is operated by Statkraft SCA Vind AB, Norway’s traditional one- Foreign Minister Espen which is owned 60 percent by Norway’s week fall break commences Statkraft and 40 percent by SCA. The Barth Eide chaired the Ad farm comprises 26 wind turbines, which are expected to deliver approx. 200 GWh Hoc Liaison Committee Norway Post annually, enough to supply 36,000 houses for Assistance to the or 96,000 apartments. Statkraft is Europe’s This weekend the traditional week-long largest generator of renewable energy and Palestinians in New York fall break started at most schools in south- is Sweden’s fourth largest power producer. eastern Norway. The Norwegian company owns, produces Although it has only been a few weeks Special Release and develops hydropower, wind power, since students returned to school from sum- Ministry of Foreign Affairs gas-fired power and district heating. mer vacation, another week away from the Statkraft is a major player in European classroom typically comes to Norwegian The international group of donors to power trading and has 3,600 employees in schools at the end of September or early to Palestine has expressed its strong support more than 20 countries. Svenska Cellulosa mid October. for the new round of negotiations between Aktiebolaget, SCA, is a global hygiene The reason for this dates back to, well, the Israelis and the Palestinians 20 years af- and forest company, which develops and not too long ago, when Norway was an even ter the Oslo Accords. “The donors want to produces personal hygiene products, soft more agriculutral society than it is today, and contribute, but it is the Palestinian and Israeli paper and wood products. Photo: Bernt Baltzersen / NRK when it relied even more on manual labor. leaders who are responsible for ensuring that (Press Release) Production designer Mark Digby was excited to Traditionally, at this time of year, all this opportunity is not lost,” said Foreign be filming on location in Norway. Minister Espen Barth Eide. hands were needed to harvest the potato On September 25, Mr. Eide chaired the crops, and the children were needed at home Ad Hoc Liaison Committee for Assistance to Israeli Prime Minister Yuval Steinitz. to help pick potatoes. the Palestinians (AHLC) in New York. UN “It’s extremely good news that a politi- For this reason, the fall break is still Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon hosted the cal process is once again underway. At the often referred to as the “potato vacation” meeting, and the parties were represented by same time, we know that reaching a solution (potet-ferie). Palestinian Minister Rami Hamdallah and See > committee, page 15 See > fall, page 15 Enjoy Norway all year long.

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Photo courtesy of Olaf Engvig Nansen’s “Fram” was the first specially built ship for Arctic research and trying to reach the North Pole. It opened up for numerous expeditions from several countries to discover and map the last un- known places on earth, namely the Polar Regions in Arctic and Antarctic. Amundsen also used this ship when he managed to reach the South Pole in 1911.

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From one of the premier voices in mari- time Museum. time research, and author of “From Viking to “From ancient Viking craft to the tall Victorian: Exploring the Use of Iron in Ship- ships still sailing today, “Legends in Sail” Photo: Larrie Wanberg UND Provost signing with Geir Anton Johansen, Professor and Head of the Department of building,” comes a brand-new book, “Leg- brings together the fascinating yet little- Physics and Technology at the University of Bergen. ends in Sail.” known history of Norwegian ships for an A native of Rissa, Norway, Olaf T. English-speaking audience,” wrote Trivelli. Engvig is internationally known for his life- “Splendidly researched and beautifully illus- long commitment to saving and protecting trated, “Legends in Sail” is a must-read for Forty Norwegian educators, researchers Mines and the Petroleum Research School of historic ships. He has received numerous sailors, historians and anyone who loves an and scientists toured North Dakota (N.D.) Norway. The second MOA develops a stu- grants and awards including the Saint Olaf’s adventure at sea!” last week, with visits to university settings, dent exchanges between the University of Medal from King Olav V of Norway and the “The Viking spirit permeates the book,” interacting with oil companies and rigs in the Bergen and UND. Gold Medal of Merit from King Harald V of says Engvig. One story found in the book oil patch, with community leaders and final- For a full day, the tour members engaged Norway. Engvig is a maritime historian, pho- that is exemplary of this spirit is that of the ly with State agencies in Bismarck. with students, faculty and administrators for tographer, author of numerous books, and “Christian Radich.” On Monday at Grand Forks, Memoranda a comprehensive overview of UND resourc- consultant to maritime museums worldwide. During the Windjammer film expedi- of Agreements (MOA) were signed between es and the strong tie of ND universities to the “Legends in Sail,” explores the story tion, the “Christian Radich” carried a 1000 the University of North Dakota (UND) and growth of oil development across the State. of several famous historical ships, includ- year old genuine Viking Sword across the two Norwegian research centers. The first Poster tours and demonstrations includ- ing Roald Amundsen’s “Gjøa,” as well as ocean, handed over to the Captain by King MOA creates “research exchange” programs other famous ships from Norway’s history, Olav of Norway. This sword was in turn with the UND College of Engineering and See > oil, page 15 including “Statsråd Erichsen,” “Christiania,” given to President Eisenhower when the ship “Transatlantic,” “Christian Radich,” “Lanc- reached Washington D.C. ing,” “Lingard,” “Fram” and “Maud.” The film came out in 1958, and was a “It all started with a mystery,” says big hit with American audiences. Engvig, of his inspiration for the book. “The sword is today on permanent dis- The very first Norwegian sail train- play at the U.S. Naval Academy’s museum. Protect your ing ship in Oslo, the “Christiana,” had been This happened in 1957. It is my opinion that purchased from Britain IN 1877 as “Lady this incident, as well as the film Windjam- loved ones–– Grey.” However, nobody knew where the mer, boosted the Viking awareness in Amer- and your mysterious “Lady Grey” came from. And ica and helped establish Leif Erikson Day,” retirement. modern researchers kept hitting dead ends. says Engvig. 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Areas that the Christian Democrats and the Liberals are concerned about, however, are important parts of what At the same time as the critical im- education. For many years, thousands of Fredrikstad. the new government plans to implement,” migration discussion continues loudly in Norwegian students have studied abroad I should admit that the reason for Høyre leader Erna Solberg said at a press Norwegian media, many practical integra- in the U.S. The reason is not first of all that my visit was strong influence from one conference in Oslo that the media is calling tion projects are developing here. I visited the U.S. has better universities, but that of my former staff. Her daughter is one “historic.” one of the newest last week, the interna- the students go to the U.S. because they of the students there and does very well. Environmentalists are delighted to see tional school in Fredrikstad, the city at the want an international orientation. When The parents are very satisfied with their that the four parties have agreed not to drill southeastern tip of Norway. Old Fredrik- the newly educated bachelors or masters daughter’s performance after she left pub- for oil in the scenic Vesterålen / Lofoten area stad is a well-preserved and living garri- students return to Norway, they more eas- lic school and enrolled at the international of Norway’s west coast. This issue has been son city with roots back to 1567 and for ily get good jobs because of their interna- school. a divisive one for many years. many years the headquarters for a part of I also have to mention the mostly Other areas of agreement include cut- the military system in Norway. After the negative opinion among many politicians ting taxes and building better roads. military moved out around ten years ago, in Norway. They are afraid of a reduction The Progress Party and the Conservative many well-kept buildings have become in quality in the public schools, but most Party have never before led a government available for new use. The new interna- of us think the competition from alterna- together. They will continue negotiations tional school is in one of them. The school tive schools will improve the public sys- in forming a coalition, while the Christian is not a part of the public school system, tem. Time will tell. The overall important Democrats and the Liberals will support the but is recognized and receives govern- view is that the new generation of Nor- government from their seats in Parliament. mental grants. The school has students wegians, whether they come from ethnic Election researcher Anders Todal Jens- from grade one and up. I was impressed Norwegian parents or from immigrant sen at the Norwegian University of Science by the standard of students, teachers and parents, will stimulate Norwegian inter- and Technology in Trondheim (NTNU) told facilities when I invited myself to visit the national attitude. This is important for a VG that he thinks all four parties are toler- Photo: Pål Bugge/inn/Innovation Norway school. small country such as ours. ably satisfied with the deal. Students at Children’s International School in A few characteristics make the school “In particular, I think the centermost Fredrikstad take all of their classes in English. parties [the Christian Democrats and Liber- stand out. All teaching is in English except for the students who want to learn Norwe- als] are satisfied. They have seen in the last Steinar Opstad, born eight years that smaller parties in the govern- gian. They get some additional language tional experience. training. And, in addition to the regular The young first and second grad- 1941 in Sarpsborg, Nor- ment have had little support after the nego- way, is the retired Vice tiations are over. I think they think that they school subjects, there is also the option of ers bounced up from their chairs when physical education and music education. I entered the class room and greeted me President of the Confed- have done their best, and have more to gain,” eration of Norwegian This is rare in most of the traditional Nor- in perfect English. They stand there until Jenssen told VG in an interview. Business and Industry. wegian schools. the teacher tells them to sit down. I did Each party leader stayed upbeat and During his career, he was Let me add before I say more: we also the same when I was in the school, but positive at the press conference, stressing an educator and commu- that the talks over the last few weeks have have German, French and Spanish schools nowadays this tradition has become rare nicator with positions as a journalist, editor, been productive. in Norway located mostly in Oslo, while in regular public schools. In this interna- teacher, and professor. He has a Ph.D. and “We are very pleased with what we have this trend with English-based schools ex- tional school in Fredrikstad, the standard Hon. Litt. D. from the University of North achieved, and shall also be open to what we ists in several places in the country, with of the students is very impressive and the Dakota. He is the author of several profes- have been given. We have received approval more on the way. This is part of what results when they finish the school -like sional books. He is also the founder of the for reform of the rights of the elderly, tight- makes Norway very internationally-mind- wise. I was very impressed with what I American College of Norway in Moss, Nor- ening of asylum policies, removal of inheri- ed and focused on international based saw in the former military buildings in old way. tance tax and much, much more,” said leader of the Progress Party Siv Jensen, who also T he 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 admitted that her party has given some major not an endorsement of them. Comments, suggestions and complaints about the opinions expressed by the paper’s editorials should be directed to the editor. concessions to the Christian Democrats and the Liberals, especially on issues of asylum and the environment. < leif From page 1 first Norwegian immigrants on the ship Res- life in the New World. This desire for adven- “We went to the election with the key- tauration landed in New York City. Colum- ture has remained a fundamental trait of the words ‘family’ and ‘human dignity,’” said Nordic heritage. bus Day is observed the second Monday in American character since our earliest days as Christian Democrat leader Knut Arild Hare- October. This year, it was on October 10th. It a Nation. But men and women of the Nordic ide. “Now, families will have greater choice To give a little more history about this holiday, let us take a look at its beginnings. is very fitting that that Leif Erikson Day was countries brought other important strengths and flexibility...and we will get justice for celebrated one day earlier which symbolizes to this New World as well: ingenuity, self- asylum children. What the Socialist Left par- Scandinavian Americans, particularly in the Upper Midwest, where large numbers of im- Leif’s precursory discovery. reliance, determination, a willingness to ty has not managed in eight years, we have Being of Scandinavian descent here in work hard, a love of freedom, and a belief managed in 14 days,” Hareide stated proudly migrants from the Nordic countries settled, have been campaigning for Leif Erikson Day Duluth, Minnesota, I wanted to take design in human dignity. Through my art explora- at the press conference. elements from the ancient Vikings and unite tion, I want to share my Nordic pride with “We are very satisfied with the deal. We for over a hundred years. In 1930, Wisconsin became the first state to officially adopt this them with elements from contemporary art. my community. believe it will give impact and elbowroom,” This year’s design was inspired by the Leif said Liberal leader Trine Skei Grande. holiday, thanks to efforts by the Norwegian- American initiator, Rasmus B. Anderson. A Erikson statue in Duluth’s Leif Erikson Park. Imagination and creating art have been year later Minnesota followed suit. In 1963, Leif has his sights set on a new horizon, and a large part of Andrew Saur’s life. From a the U.S. Representative John Blatnik, intro- a New World. The wind and the waves in young age, he has shown a natural ability for Don’t duced a bill to observe it nationwide. Also the background usher his voyage across the design and art. As he matures, he continues that year, Hubert H. Humphrey of Minnesota North Atlantic. Ancient Viking designs are to advance his techniques in graphic design entered a joint resolution into the Congres- in the background, a reminder of their his- and fine art. Saur graduated at the top of his forget! sional Record to authorize the President to tory. class from the University of Minnesota Dulu- proclaim October 9 as Leif Erikson Day. Fi- The journey of Leif Erikson reflects the th with a degree in Graphic Design in 1999. nally, in 1964, Congress authorized and re- spirit that has made America strong, as the He received Departmental Honors, Magna Check out our newly quested the President to create the observance desire to explore and understand is part of cum Laude status and was recognized on the our national character. In commemorating Dean’s List ten times while earning his de- redesigned website! through an annual proclamation. Lyndon B. Johnson and each President since have done Leif Erikson Day each year, we honor the gree. With over a decade of design and art so. Presidents have used the proclamation to pioneering spirit of this son of Iceland and experience, he has exhibited his work around Visit www. pay tribute to the contributions of Americans grandson of Norway. We evoke memories the world. His wife, Angel Sarkela-Saur, and of Nordic descent and the spirit of discov- of the valiant Viking seafarers, who saw the Andrew have pioneered an art movement by NorwegianAmerican ery. October 9th was chosen because of the sea not as an edge, but as an entryway to an- creating fine art using coffee as the medium, Weekly.com significance of that date to Norwegian immi- other world. We pay tribute to the courage of Coffee Art® as well as his Nordic inspired grants. It was on October 9th, 1825, that the their descendants who, centuries later would art. He and Angel live in Duluth, Minnesota brave their own ocean journeys to find a new with their daughter, Annika. norwegian american weekly october 4, 2013 • 7 opinion Norwegian American Weekly Letters to the Editor Published since May 17, 1889 7301 Fifth Avenue NE Suite A, Seattle, WA 98115 Do you have something to say? Toll-free: (800) 305-0217 • Local: (206) 784-4617 Fax: (206) 448-2033 • Email: [email protected] W rite to us at Norwegian American Weekly, Letter to the Editor, 7301 Fifth Avenue Publisher NE, Suite A, Seattle, WA 98115, or email us at [email protected], subject line Norwegian American Foundation [email protected] Letter to the Editor. Letters may be edited for style, clarity or length. Managing Editor Kelsey Larson [email protected] Assistant Layout Editor Dear Editor, friends in Norway, selection process into a sham. 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The Nansen Refugee Award ceremony two Viking boats discovered in Norway, $179 to Norway and all other foreign countries. The event will feature a keynote speech from one in Gokstad in 1880 and one in is hosted annually by UNHCR in coopera- SINCE MAY 17, 1889: best-selling author Paulo Coelho and musi- Oseberg in 1903. The Oseberg ship was Formerly Norway Times cal performances by British singer-songwrit- tion with its partners, the Norwegian Refu- built around 800 and is over 21 meters Western Viking & Washington Posten gee Council, the Swiss Federal Council, the long. It was used as a coffin for a young er Dido, Malaysian singer-songwriter Yuna woman and her elderly servant (p. 43 in Comprising Nordisk Tidende, Decorah-Posten State Council of the Republic and Canton of og Ved Arnen, Minneapolis-Tidende, Minnesota and Grammy-nominated Malian musicians, the “How Do We Know?” section of the Posten, Norrona and Skandinaven Amadou and Mariam. 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Building a cultural bridge between 1 chicken, about 2 to 2-1/2 lbs. Dash of black pepper 3 – 4 carrots Thyme the modern nordic countries and the u.S. since 1987 3 yellow onions 6 – 8 whole allspice 1 turnip, about 1 lb. 1 bottle (12 oz) dark beer H I g HLIg H ts I ncLudE 1 – 1/2 teaspoon salt Garnish with flat-leaf parsley (optional) Uranienborg Uppstad & Waade, Nordic-inspired worship, Vokalensemble, an comedic duo from music and food a capella ensemble Rogaland Chop the chicken into 8 pieces. Peel and cut the vegetables into pieces. Fry the chicken in butter, about 5 minutes on each side. Season with salt and pepper and place in a pot. Add from Oslo the vegetables, thyme, allspice and beer. Let boil for about 15 minutes or until vegetables and the united States debut of Patina, a very special dance troupe from rural are tender. Serve the dish with bread. Note: The use of allspice in this recipe probably isn’t a very good recreation. Allspice trondelag, offering a very special tribute to women is the dried, unripe berry of Pimenta dioica, an evergreen tree in the myrtle family. After For details, contact Mindekirken, the Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Church drying, the berries are small, dark brown balls just a little larger than peppercorns. Allspice comes from Jamaica, Mexico, and Honduras, all in the New World in areas where the Vi- Phone: (612) 874-0716 Email: [email protected] kings never visited. Christopher Columbus discovered allspice in the Caribbean, mistaking On the web: www.mindekirken.org/LEIF/LEIF.htm it for black pepper, which he had heard about but never seen himself, calling it “pimienta,” which is Spanish for pepper. Its Anglicized name, pimento, is occasionally used in the spice and www.leifmn.org trade today. norwegian american weekly october 4, 2013 • 9 Travel Leif Erikson: stories and statues In the summer of 2013, a Leif Erikson statue was finally unveiled at L’Anse Aux Meadows, Newfoundland, Canada

Kristine Leander Seattle, Wash.

Vikings were used to long voyages and their sagas spanned generations. So what’s 19 years in the saga of Seattle’s statue of Leif Erikson and the three replicas it has spawned? It was 1994 when a university scholar from Trondheim, Professor Rolf Grankvist, was visiting Seattle and having dinner at the former Windjammer, near the base of Seat- tle’s 1962 statue. He casually tossed off the idea, “Seattle ought to give a statue of Leif Erikson to Trondheim to help us celebrate our thousand-year history as a Viking city.” Just as casually, Seattle native Kristine Le- ander, who had studied at the university in Trondheim and was fond of the city, said, “Sure, we’ll do that.” And then, as they say, Photo: Art Storbo “the rest is history.” Leif’s shroud falls away as Kristine Leander and other dignataries helped unveil the Leif Erikson statue at L’Anse Aux Meadows, Newfoundland, Cananda Leander formed a group that quickly on July 28, 2013. came up with the idea of asking for donations in the name of immigrants whose names migrants. Leifur, as Port of Seattle work- would be inscribed on plaques near the base ers called the statue, was refurbished and of the statue. They decided it was expedient the first set of nearly a thousand names was to use Seattle’s statue as a model, and cre- unveiled on Oct. 7, 2007. A second set was ate 10-foot version of it, rather than seek- installed on July 18, 2010, but the public ing a new sculptor or a new design. Three wouldn’t let them stop. Plans were made short but busy years later, a large group from for a last stone at the Leif Erikson Plaza and across America were in Trondheim in July dreams of a third and last replica for Vinland 1997 for the unveiling. The original sculptor, began taking shape. the late Professor August Werner, had also Visits were made to L’Anse Aux Mead- formed the Norwegian Ladies Chorus of Se- ows and relationships were formed. The attle, and the chorus was there to sing at the third and last replica was unveiled on July unveiling. 28, 2013, and the Chorus was on hand again Professor Grankvist was also there to to welcome him. Again, the opportunity to remind the group that the Icelandic Sagas place names near the base was integral to the mentioned three sites that Icelandic-born design and the funding for the statue. The Leif visited or lived: Trondheim, where he group requested a tall piece of basalt from sojourned one winter; Brattahlid, Green- Iceland to hold the plaques, and Seattle’s Ice- land, where his family settled after leaving landic Club funded it. Iceland; and Vinland, on the shores of New- Is the saga complete? Not quite yet, Photos courtesy of Kristine Leander foundland, Canada. The thousand-year anni- but nearly so. The group is still accepting Left: Seattle’s statue of Leif Erikson had been given to the Port of Seattle during the Seattle World’s Fair versary of Leif’s journey from Brattahlid to names of immigrants for the Leif Erikson in 1962. Right: the replica statue given to Trondheim was initially installed onto a bare rock field. Later Vinland was three short years away, so the statue at Shilshole Bay Marina in Seattle’s the Port of Trondheim built their offices there and the statue is surrounded by buildings and boat traffic. group re-formed itself as the Leif Erikson In- Ballard neighborhood, and at press time, ternational Foundation (LEIF for short) and has about 90 spaces left. The last stone is set to work. They provided the largest chunk in place, just awaiting the additional names. of funding for a second replica for Brattah- The LEIF group is also soliciting any person lid, with the governments of Denmark, Ice- or club’s name along with a donation for the land, Norway and Greenland contributing completion of the statue project in Vinland. as well. To raise LEIF’s part of the funds, Two more Icelandic basalt stones need to be more immigrant names were added to the acquired for Vinland. The group anticipates statue in Trondheim. The Greenland statue completing both projects in the summer of was unveiled in 2000. The statue installers 2014. Twenty years after that original con- sent from Seattle said that they’d never seen versation down at the Windjammer has a a more perfect setting for a statue than on nice ring to it. the hillside high above Erik the Red’s farm. For more information about adding your Again, the Norwegian Ladies Chorus of Se- name or your family members’ names, visit attle welcomed the statue with their songs. www.leiferikson.org or call (206) 778-1081. The LEIF group thought that a statue for Vinland may be too much of a dream, and Kristine Leander, Ph.D., is the grand- they turned their attention to Seattle’s statue, daughter of Swedish immigrants to Skagit badly in need of a new base and a new set- County, Wash. Her Ph.D. research was con- ting. Names of immigrants became the inspi- ducted at the University of Trondheim, Nor- ration again for a plaza rimmed with runic- way. She is currently the president of the Leif Photos courtesy of Kristine Leander like stones designed by Jay Haavik, placed Erikson International Foundation and the Left: Preben and Ruth Hoegh-Christensen at the Leif Erikson statue in Greenland, above the farm in the ancient tradition of the footprint of a Executive Director of the Swedish Club in Brattahlid. Right: Loretta Decker is the granddaugher of George Decker, the local person who showed Viking ship, and bearing the names of im- Seattle. the Ingstads where to dig and eventually became the winter manager of the L’Anse Aux Meadows site. Pictured here with Professor Rolf Grankvist. 10 • october 4, 2013 norwegian american weekly Roots & Connections

A monthly feature to share Brought to you by with kids and grandkids BarnebladBarneblad Heidi Håvan Grosch Two books for kids (and grown-ups) about Vikings

If you want to read a good book about the Vikings, try “Gods and Goddesses in the Daily Life of the Vikings,” written by Jen Green and illustrated by Mark Bergin (Hodder Children’s Books, 2002). Here is a quiz from the book’s table of contents.

Can you match the Norwegian God or Goddess with their role?

Odin God of Light and Happiness Thor God of Justice and Sport Tyr Goddess of Women Aegir God of Poetry and Knowledge Njord Goddess of Love and Beauty Loki Goddess of Death Frey God of the Sea Frigg Chief of the Gods Freya God of Coasts, Sea-winds, and the Trades Another good, easy to read, fact filled children’s paperback is called “How Would You Sur- Bragi God of Mischief and Trickery vive as a Viking?” written by Jacqueline Morley, and illustrated by Mark Bergin (Franklin Watts, 2005). It has a bit more text and details than Gods and Goddesses in the Daily Life of Balder God of Fertility the Vikings. Both books were created and designed by David Salariya. Hel God of Storms and Farming

How Would You Survive as a Viking? has a colorful timeline, maps, facts and illustrations that help you feel like you have an inside look at the life of a Viking (just in case you have This paperback book is full of pictures and information about what it was like to be a Viking. the chance to be one yourself someday). The table of contents asks questions like “what was Even though we think of them as attacking villages and stealing, did you know that most life like for the Viking children” or “what crops did the Vikings grow”, and then tells you of them were farmers or fishermen? Vikings were also very good traders and loved to play which page to find the answers on. Here are a few more questions from the book. Can you chess. answer them?

There were three classes of Vikings: noblemen (called jarls), the freemen (called karls) and the slaves (called thralls). The head of community was called a lord or chief. A woman had the same status as her husband. 1. We have a dead cow above our door. Why is it there? 2. How did Vikings keep their clothes clean? 3. What was the Oseberg ship?

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Marlene Isane Badger MN NB: Has someone on our birthday list passed Olga Titland Seattle WA away? Please notify us! key answer Matching norwegian american weekly october 4, 2013 • 11 obituaries & Religion Pastor Larson’s Corner Pastor Jerry Larson retired to his cabin in Zimmerman, Minn., after 39 years In Loving Memory in parish ministry for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. In 2011 he Do you have a loved one or friend who has recently passed? published a book entitled “Speaking the Word Freely: Writing with purpose, Contact us at (206) 784-4617 or [email protected] to place an obituary. preaching with power.” Contact him at [email protected] Kaare Fornes July 21,1919 – July 6, 2013 Calming our fears Kaare was born in Rorvik, Norway to closeness to his family in Norway always Olaf and Kristine Fornes. He left home at continued. He visited every three years, and Psychologists have known for a long a great wind arose and nearly swamped 16 years old and served in the Merchant was fortunate that they came to visit here as time that at the heart of many human be- their boat. The disciples were panic strick- Marines during World War 11 from 1939 – well. In 2005 Kaare moved to Brandywine havioral problems is unreal fear. From en and feared for their lives. After Jesus 1945. He was a Purple Heart recipient and Asst. Living to be closer to his son Robert. simple phobias to life threatening self- awoke and calmed the storm he said to his also received a combat medal with stars. He maintained his membership at the GJØA destructive behaviors, they have identified disciples, “Why are you afraid? Have you Kaare was wounded in Africa, and while in Club in Brooklyn, The American Merchant unreal fear as the energy source or engine no faith?” Jesus wanted his disciples to recovery was visited by General George Pat- Marines Veterans Org. and the VFW in Free- that keeps people doing destructive be- know that as long as he was close to them ton who shook his hand and thanked him for hold, post 4374. haviors. Of course, the fear does not seem they had no reason to fear. his service. In 2011 Kaare and all surviving WWII unreal or unreasonable to the person who This Biblical story and others like it During his service, he went on two con- war (Krig) sailors were invited to Norway, has it. Thus, it is very difficult to convince show us that faith in the steadfastness of voy trips to Murmansk, Russia. On one voy- (all expenses paid) by the King of Norway, people to abandon their fears even if those God answers the problem of fear in our age only 11 out of 37 ships survived the Nazi for the dedication of a WWII ship museum. fears are completely outrageous and imag- lives. When the storms of life come along, U-boat. Also, his ship arrived at Normandy He wasn’t able to attend for health reasons. ined. we can be assured that Jesus stands by us. Beach the day after D-Day due to storms. Kaare was a fun loving, happy man, full Modern psychology does not look to Because Jesus always stands by us we can He said the ocean was red with the previous of integrity and pride. He was always sup- scripture very often for insights, but in the have great faith and therefore need not be days casualties. portive of his family and country. case of handling fear they should. The Bi- afraid. When Jesus was out in the storm Kaare was a member of the Eltingville Kaare was predeceased by his beloved ble calls people to live in faith and not in with his disciples, He was puzzled by their Lutheran Church in Staten. He was a skilled wife Hilma in 2000. He is survived by his fear. As one of my seminary professors put lack of faith. We also puzzle Jesus when knot maker and his work has been exhibited loving children, his son Robert and wife it, “In Scripture faith is often just the flip we, who have received the great good in the GJØA Club, the Scandinavian Mu- Christine, from Manalapan, N.J., and his side of fear.” Once, when Jesus was out news of salvation and life, lose faith and seum, The Maritime Museum in Minnesota, daughter Joan Maviglia and husband Pat, on the Sea of Galilee with his disciples, fall back into fear. and the South Street Seaport in New York. from Parkland Fla. Devoted grandfather to He worked at Hess Oil as a Barge Captain four grandsons, Robert, Darren, Steven, and for 25 years. Evan. Two Great Grandchildren, and extend- As much as he loved this country, his ed family. Also loving family in Norway. The Scandinavian Hour Celebrating over 50 years on the air! Odin “Odd” Bloch KKNW – 1150 AM Died September 22, 2013 Saturdays 9 – 10 a.m. PST

Odin “Odd” Bloch went to be with the that broke the sound barrier. Streaming live on the internet at: Lord on Sunday, September 22, 2013. He Odin left the Air Force in 1948 and at- www.1150kknw.com was 89 years old. Odin was born in 1925 in tended college on the GI bill, attending Rens- the Norwegian section of Brooklyn, N.Y., selaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, N.Y., the only son of Richard and Nora Bloch. earning a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Funeral Home Richard Bloch (originally Bloch-Johnsen; Engineering. He joined IBM in Poughkeep- SOlie and Crematory shortened upon becoming a citizen) immi- sie, N.Y. in 1951 as a junior engineer. He was Honoring • Caring • Serving grated to the U.S. from Stavanger, Norway promoted to manager and earned his MBA a in 1922. A year later, his wife, Nora and his few years later. He bought his first home in 3301 Colby Ave. Everett, WA 98201 (425) 252-5159 older sister, Gudren joined him and Odin Wappingers Falls, N.Y. (named for the King of the Norse gods) was His first son, Douglas, was born in 1955; born the following year. His younger sister, his second son, Darryl, was born in 1959. In Be our friend on Facebook! Antonette, was born seven years later. 1964, he was transferred to IBM’s facility in From an early age, Odin’s passion was Kingston, NY and lived in the nearby town Our Facebook page has over 1700 likes! Are you aviation. He was a familiar sight at Roos- of Woodstock. In 1968, Odin was trans- evelt Field conversing with the pilots, spend- ferred to Boca Raton, Fla., where he was one of them? facebook.com/naweekly ing hours examining planes and performing promoted to Senior Manager and helped to chores in exchange for an occasional flight. establish the fledgling site, which eventually Following a devastating fire in 1932 the fam- employed 10,000 people and manufactured Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Church ily lost everything and camped in a tent on IBM’s varied lines of personal computers. Long Island while rebuilding their home After first moving to an apartment on A1A Den Norske Lutherske Minnekirke with the help of their Norwegian Master for a couple years, Odin chose to settle his The Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Church offers the best venue in Chicago for Norwegians, Craftsman friends. family in Circle S Ranches, a small western Scandinavians to gather and celebrate Norwegian traditions. During our search for a new A few years later, Odin’s family moved Boca Raton development with six other fam- pastor, we welcome guest preachers! We welcome you to our warm and friendly family of members. Please visit us soon! to Long Island. He attended Hempstead ilies that was built by the late George Snow. High School where he met Valerie Diana He retired from IBM in 1988 spending October 2013 Collier, who was selling tickets to a dance. many pleasurable hours flying his Cessna Oct. 13 Norwegian Liturgy / Holy Communion Odin said he’d buy one if Valerie would go airplane, cruising in his fishing boat “Two with him. She agreed and the couple became Snooks” in Boca Raton and the Florida Keys Pastor Thomas Strieter inseparable. After graduation, Odin enlisted with family and friends, tending his ranch, Oct. 20 Norwegian Liturgy / Pastor Al Bergh in the U.S. Army Air Corps at the age of 17. and enjoying pool time with his children and Odin served on Saipan as a B-29 pilot and grandchildren. He was an active member of Oct. 27 English Service / Holy Communion was promoted to First Lieutenant. He com- the Sons of Norway and Advent Lutheran Pastor David Langseth pleted 17 missions over Japan. After the war, Church, helping with the Christmas festival he returned to the states and he and Valerie every year. He is survived by his two sons, Nov. 3 Norwegian Liturgy / Pastor David were married on September 14, 1946 in Day- Douglas and Darryl; their wives, Paula and Langseth tona Beach, Fla. They drove cross country in Sue; grandchildren, Annika Marie and her an old LaSalle with a black Cocker Spaniel husband Brian; Sonja Claire and her husband Nov. 10 Norwegian Liturgy / Pastor Mark Lund puppy named Kilroy to Odin’s new post at Brandon; Darek Odin Douglas; Kristen Ash- All services are at 11 a.m. unless otherwise noted. Edwards Air Force Base in California. He ley; Kelsey Elisabeth Collier; Kari Merete; served as a test pilot working with the team and great-grandson, Brayden James. 2614 North Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647 • (773) 252-7335 • www.minnekirken.org 12 • october 4, 2013 norwegian american weekly Arts & Style Calendar of Events Epic Viking trilogy A Viking story, filmed in Norway and following the life What’s going on in your neighborhood? of Harald Hardrada, could soon come to the big screen

California Mi nneSOTA CESMI Conference Leiv Eriksson International Festival Oct. 16 – 18 Sept. 29 – Oct. 13 Los Angeles, Calif. Minneapolis, Minn. NACC SoCal CESMI Organizing Com- The Leiv Eriksson International Festival mittee will on October 16, 17 and 18, was formed in 1987 under the leadership 2013 be holding the inaugural confer- of Pastor John Mauritzen, Mindekirken ence at the DoubleTree Hilton Hotel in (The Norwegian Lutheran Memorial San Pedro at the Port of Los Angeles. For Church in Minneapolis) and members of more information and registration please the Danish, Finnish, Icelandic, Norwe- visit http://www.cesmi2013.com. gian and Swedish communities to estab- lish an annual festival to celebrate Nor- Vikingfest dic cultural roots in the United States. Oct. 19 Over the years, the events have brought Santa Rosa, Calif. top-ranked Nordic talent to the Festival. Vikingfest is Freya Lodge’s annual cel- This helps us all explore the values and ebration of Norwegian heritage and all goals of today’s Nordic countries and things Norwegian: from Viking era re- share them with other Nordic Americans. enactments to modern art and pottery, It also gives the Nordic community an Photo: Norwegian Ministry of Trade and Industry / Flickr Nordic arts and crafts, traditional foods, opportunity to share its heritage with all Trond Giske, Norwegian Minister of Trade and Industry, met with Susan Phillips and Barrie Osborne heritage keepsakes, cultural displays and citizens. For more information contact to discuss the project. demonstrations, and remembrance of Mindekirken – The Norwegian Lutheran Leif Erikson. Come be a Viking for the Memorial Church – 925 East 21st Street, Larrie Wanberg day! Admission is free. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Minneapolis, MN 55404 – Block of E. Feature Editor at Norway Hall, 617 West Ninth Street. Franklin Ave. at 10th Ave. So. – (handi- More information: (707) 778-8120 or cap accessible) phone – (612) 874-0716 The Sagas from Viking times are among Their stated objective was to try to use their www.freyalodge.org. – www.mindekirken.org. the greatest adventures ever documented. influence to have film tax incentive laws in Leif Erikson is the best known Viking in Norway, so that it could be financially pos- Illinois Luncheon North America, because of his discovery of sible for them to film there. Leif Erikson Fest Oct. 13 America in the year 1000 A.D., five centu- “Barrie clearly understands the value of Oct. 26 St. Paul, Minn. ries before Christopher Columbus. tax incentives to attract major films, because Des Plaines, Ill. The St. Paul chapter of Nordmanns- A lesser-known Viking among the pub- of what he did with the Lord of the Rings in 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Des Plaines Forbundet/Norwegians Worldwide will lic outside of Norway is the story of one of New Zealand,” said Phillips. Public Library. Including presentations, be having a luncheon and program on the greatest Vikings – Harald Hardrada, also She continued, “There has never been a children’s activities, entertainment and Sunday, October 13 at 1:00 p.m. at Olson referred to as the last “Viking King.” His sto- great epic authentic Viking film. I hope our displays throughout the day. Free ad- Center at Luther Seminary in St. Paul. ry, as described in the Sagas, is sometimes film also will help to change the image of the mission. Sponsored by the Norwegian The program is “What Is The Norwegian told in documentaries or special TV pro- Vikings, in that their image seems mostly to National League. For more information, Honorary Consulate?” The Vice Consul grams, but no wide screen film has yet been be that they were barbarians and primarily visit www.dppl.org. will provide information about Norway made until now. out pillaging and plundering. It doesn't mean and the relationship between America Such an epic movie is on the plate of that this film isn't action-packed and dramat- Nsebra ka and Norway. Consular services in the Barrie M. Osborne, Academy Award winner ic – the authenticity only adds to it all.” 25th Annual Torsk and meatball dinner Upper Midwest include Norwegian cul- for The Lord of the Rings, and producer of “About forty percent of this story takes Oct. 20 ture, business, politics and economic af- The Matrix and others. He and scriptwriter place in Norway. We want to film there for Omaha, Nebraska fairs. $21.00 (students $15.00). Guests and producer Susan Philips recently scouted the authenticity, and also for what this will You are invited to join us for our Sons welcome. RSVP required to Marie at filming sites in Norway with the Norwegian do for tourism in Norway,” commented both of Norway annual Torsk and Meatball 651-644-8132 by October 5. Film Commission, the Western Norway Film of them. dinner. The menu: Torsk and Meatballs Commissioner and Innovation Norway. Susan researched for years to write the (you get both), Boiled Potatoes, Lefse, Virginia / D.c. Metro area “The story of King Harald of the 11th script for this Viking film, working with the Sliced Cucumbers, Pickled Herring, Book Signing, Program century will be brought to life on the big leading Viking historians. From all of her re- Beet pickles, Rolls, Cranberrys and fab- Oct. 18 screen, not in two hours, but in a trilogy that search, she has also crafted a series of docu- ulous Norwegian or Danish or Swedish Fairfax, Va. spans his full dramatic life,” said Osborne. mentaries that are an in-depth view of the desserts, cakes and beverages. Serving Please join us at 7 pm, following refresh- Phillips stated, “Our first script is fo- authentic Vikings and Norse culture at that times 4:00 & 5:00 & 6:00, we usually ments, for a free event to meet and hear cused on when Harald is young. A valiant time – not as barbarians, but as a tribal-like serve 250 plus people. (handicap acc- Olav Richard Crone-Aamot recount his man, he struggles against outer adversaries society with a strong role of the women, and cessible). It will be held at Augustana youthful efforts to subvert the German and inner demons, and becomes romantical- a strong honor code. Lutheran Church, 3647 Lafayette Ave. occupation in Norway as well as his ly involved with some very different women. “The documentaries, which have al- which is about a mile off I 80 and I 480 post-World War II career with the U.S. He eventually rises to become one of Nor- ready been started in Norway, are in align- near the Quest center. If you heading Army as a Military Intelligence Special- way’s greatest Viking Kings.” ment with epic film,” said Phillips, “and with north towards Eppley Air Port, take the ist. Richard’s book, “The Norwegian Pa- While Leif Erikson was an adventurous Oystein Rakkenes, who is one of Norway’s Cumings exit, Augustana is about eight perclip,” recounts the humor and horror explorer, Harald Hardrada traveled to Russia leading documentary filmmakers who has blocks west on Cumings and 2 blocks of his many close encounters and eva- and Constantinople, and the Mediterranean. won a ʻNorwegian Academy Awardʼ for a north of Cuming on 38th St. Tickets for sions of capture during the war, and will He was known as a fierce warrior and be- documentary film.” adults (over 12) are $15.00, children 6 – be available for sale and book signing came a King. In America, the ancestral history of Vi- 11 are $5.00. Children, 4 & 5: $2.00 after his presentation. Held at Norway “At the end of his life,” Phillips ex- kings is huge in popularity among Norwe- and Age 3 and under free. Reservations House, 3846 Meredith Dr., Fairfax, VA. plained, “his ambition to rule the British gian Americans. Five million Americans must be made 1 week prior or Oct 13 by Free. Call (703) 573-5943 for informa- Isles put fear in the minds of Anglo Saxons, self-declare Norwegian ethnicity, which calling Carole Davick 402-292-5759 or tion, or www.norwaydc.org. until he was killed in the battle of Hastings is equal to the total population of Norway. by email [email protected]. Bridge in England in 1066.” Americans with one or more ancestors in Barrie and Susan were recently in Nor- their family tree is estimated at 50 million. way to meet Trond Giske, the Minister of The ticket lines are expected to be long Trade and Industry, and Innovation Norway. when the epic shows.

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< saga leave. They stay in the industry one way or From page 1 another.” New NACC chapter Bodal signed off on the book idea, but American Seafoods, founded in 1988 by wanted it to be more than just the history of The Norwegian-American Chamber of Commerce Norwegian visionary Kjell Inge Røkke and the company; it had to be interesting and fun now under the leadership of CEO Bernt Bo- to read at the same time. The result is a book opens first new chapter in 11 years in Philadelphia, Penn. dal and President Inge Andreassen, helped chalk-full of stories, in- revolutionize the seafood terviews, and over 200 industry. As it grew from color photos. “There’s a small start-up with a lot of history, but it’s just one pollock catcher- told in a lively fashion,” processor to a company Jacobs says of the book’s that today oversees a content. super-efficient fleet of To find an author, six catcher-processors – American Seafoods fishing up and down the searched locally. “We West coast from Oregon were looking for some- to Alaska – it took on the one with the right expe- challenges of an unpre- rience and reputation,” dictable industry. Jacobs said. They found Back in the 1970s, that in Robert Spector, a the U.S. industry knew Seattleite who had previ- little about groundfish ously written books pro- like Alaska pollock and filing Northwest compa- Pacific whiting, and con- nies, including Amazon, sequently labelled them Photos courtesy of Jan Jacobs Nordstrom and Eddie Left: One could say that Jan Jacobs had as “trash fish.” Starting Bauer. “Pride of the Sea” in the early 90’s, Ameri- fishing in his blood early on. Right: Ja- cobs today. is Spector’s 25th book, a can Seafoods and other fitting coincidence. fishing companies were To prepare for writ- able to turn this underutilized resource into ing this book, Spector had to get out into the Photo courtesy of Michael Kleiner a valuable source of healthy protein by de- field. “He interviewed somewhere around From left: Inger M. Tallaksen, General Manager, NACC; Svein Berg, Regional Director, Innovation veloping more efficient processing and state- 35 people: people in our office, crew on our Norway, N.Y.; Lars Petter Henie, Minister Counselor, Economic Affairs, Royal Norwegian Embassy, of-the-art technology. In a relatively short boats, and other industry leaders,” said Ja- Washington, D.C.; Frode W. Kjersem, President, NACC Philadelphia; and Captain Blaine E. Collins, period of time, an efficient and sustainable Director of External Affairs, Den Norske Veritas. cobs. formula had been found, and American Sea- Meanwhile, the production company, foods used these strategies to become the Documentary Media, worked with the pho- Michael Kleiner company it is today: one of the largest har- tos and text to create a unique layout. “They vester and at-sea processing companies in did some amazing things,” says Jacobs. The the world. angled letter ‘A’ in American Seafoods’ logo One may not think of Philadelphia as a delphia and more will discover it. The three In conjunction became a beauti- haven of Norwegians. Sons of Norway has a regions will work well together. Some peo- with its anniversary, fully understated chapter, but the Norwegian Sjømannskirken ple may want to be outside New York. They American Seafoods motif for the book’s closed in 1982. Scandinavian culture is ab- can select Philadelphia.” has released a book design. sorbed in the American Swedish Historical Kjersem is managing partner at Nordic commemorating the “We went Museum. Aker Philadelphia Shipyard, for- Invest and has lived in Philadelphia for 14 challenges and suc- through hundreds merly Kværner Philadelphia Shipyard, has years. He had been working with the Hon- cesses of the last 25 of photos,” Jacobs operated since 2000 and is the largest Nor- orary Norwegian Consul in Philadelphia and years. “Pride of the says of the book’s wegian investment in the area. they saw Norwegian business expansion. Sea: The American vibrant photo The Norwegian American Chamber of “We decided to get businesses together,” Seafoods Story,” is spread. “What you Commerce realizes potential in the Greater said Kjersem. “We were networking with the an all-encompass- see in the book is Philadelphia region and Pennsylvania. A Swedish Chamber, but when we reached a ing book that takes just a fraction of Philadelphia chapter was officially estab- point of critical mass, we felt this was a great an in-depth look at Photo: American Seafoods what we reviewed.” lished at a ceremony on September 25. opportunity to create a local NACC chapter. the fishing industry Senior managers’ retreat. From left: John Cum- The book took two Frode W. Kjersem, President of NACC Phil- The region is experiencing strong growth in and the people that mings, Roger Mjeltevik, Rasmus Sørensen, Bernt years to assemble, Bodal, Per Brautaset, Inge Andreassen, Brad adelphia, signed the Affiliation Agreement, the energy, marine and other manufacturing helped American and Jacobs is satis- Bodenman and Matt Latimer. flanked by Inger M. Tallaksen, General Man- sectors. Norwegians can lend expertise in Seafoods become fied with the result. ager, NACC, and Captain Blaine E. Collins, technology, the environment, operations and who they are today. “I’ve heard nothing Director of External Affairs, Den Norske the utilization of natural gas. “This book will help you better under- but compliments about the finished prod- Veritas, and before a room of dignitaries. “The main objectives are to promote stand the philosophy that has been the main- uct...it was a fun project to work on.” On September 17, NACC President Ole Chr. Norwegian-American business opportuni- stay of American Seafoods for 25 years – that ‘Fun’ could also be used to describe the Schroder signed the Affiliation Agreement in ties; to serve innovative Norwegian and if you hire great people and give them the company’s 25th anniversary party, in which New York City. American companies seeking to expand their freedom and responsibility to follow their it rented out Seattle’s Paramount Theater and There were remarks and champagne bilateral business interests, and to foster a instincts, there is no challenge that they will filled it with 500 employees, family- mem skåls. Among the hors d’oeuvres was salmon professional network in the Greater Philadel- not rise to meet,” writes CEO Bernt Bodal in bers, friends and colleagues. Bernt Bodal, from A Taste of Norway. phia region. We will target American busi- the forward. who in his pre-fishing days graced Norway’s “Establishing an NACC chapter is rarer nesses, open doors, channels and markets, The idea of a book to memorialize these stages as the member of a rock band, got to- than a Big Foot sighting,” joked Lars Petter leverage the national NACC with Pennsyl- first 25 years started with Jan Jacobs, Ameri- gether with Sammy Hagar, Alan White (the Henie, Minister Counselor, Economic Af- vania businesses and service organizations can Seafoods’ Director of Government Af- drummer for Yes) and Randy Hansen (fa- fairs, Royal Norwegian Embassy in Wash- and partner them with Norwegian businesses fairs. “Twenty-five years is a significant mous Jimi Hendrix impersonator), among ington. “NACC was established in 1915, to fill a need.” milestone and producing this book was a others, and rocked out for hours to cele- then Chicago 1959, Minneapolis 1968, Seat- Svein Berg, Regional Director, Inno- good opportunity to reflect on what we’ve brate: a fitting tribute to a company that has tle 1969, Los Angeles 1971, Houston 1973, vation Norway in New York, was making done, and how those experiences shaped who achieved much in its 25 years of existence. Miami 1982, DC 2002 and now Philadelphia a return trip to the state where he attended we are as a company today,” Jacobs said. “This is a company people really enjoy 2013. Philadelphia is the right place. Natural Nazareth Senior High School in nearby Le- Jacobs has lived the history of Ameri- working for,” says Bodal in the book. “We gas is popping out everywhere, especially in high Valley for his senior year over 30 years can Seafoods, since he started working for enjoy getting together even though we’ve the United States and will be a big industry ago. He found a city that has made a positive the company as a fleet manager in 1989, just been together for 20 years, and we see each in Pennsylvania. Norwegian companies can transformation. In his role, he has realized one year after the company’s formation. “I other every day. That’s one of the things I’m contribute to this.” that, “When companies work together they took somewhat of a risk because at that time really proud of.” For American Seafoods, One of the biggest advantages is geo- can be more successful than working alone. American Seafoods was a new company and this dedication is a reflection of how the graphical. They employ more people. Philadelphia is not well known. I didn’t know what to ex- company takes care of its employees. “If “The Philadelphia chapter will connect about bringing people together.” pect,” he said. Little did he know that he’d we didn’t have the dedication of the crew, the corridors between New York and Wash- Berg said to understand NACC one see this ‘unknown company’ become a giant we wouldn’t have anything,” President Inge ington,” said Tallaksen. “There is so much in the industry. “The fishing industry gets in Andreassen is quoted as saying in “Pride of activity. Norwegians are discovering Phila- your blood,” Jacobs says. “I’ve seen a lot of the Sea.” See > NACC, page 15 people change jobs, but most people don’t 14 • october 4, 2013 norwegian american weekly norwegian heritage Norwegian Language Corner What’s in a name? NORWEGIAN FOLK TALES, FAIRY TALES AND TROLLS Leif, Leiv, Leifur – Rolf Kristian Stang takes a look at the controversy With 18 classic folk tales, fairy tales and trolls from Norway in Norwegian and English, surrounding the famous “Tuss og Troll” is now serialized in the Norwegian American Weekly’s Norwegian Language Corner. The stories are from the col- lections of Peter Christen Asbjørnsen and Jørgen Moe, and retold by Øyvind Dybvad, Gard Espeland, Velle Espeland, Johannes explorer’s name Farestveit and Nana Rise-Lynum. “Tuss og Troll” was edited, designed and published by Deb Nelson Gourley of Astri My Astri publishing. Copyright © Norsk Barneblad.

Rolf Kristian Stang New York City, N.Y.

Origins of words are important, as well as consistency in using them. How they are spelled should be taken seriously; the man- ner of spelling is a source indicator. The name of Leif Eriksson regularly gets spelled irregularly! He’s Leifur Eiríksson in modern Icelandic, with Leif or Leiv alternating as first name, though pronounced the same— the ‘ur’ simply denoting gender, just as in Spanish Robert gets spelled Roberto. Photo: Wikimedia Commons What we need to talk about is how his United States postage stamp honoring the elev- last name gets spelled: Eriksson, Erikson, enth century Norse explorer Leif Eriksen. The Ericksson, Erickson, Ericsson, Ericson, Er- 6-cent stamp was issued on Oct. 9, 1968. ichsson, or Erichson? The latter six, using Latin “c” are the most removed from the is Norse in its base structure and vocabulary Dei tre kongsdøtrene i The three princesses in the Norse and the least authentic. Also, the very berget det blå mountain so blue (which still eludes many). The letter “k” is last two with “ch,” specifically, are -Ger very much a part of it. So, with Eriksson in man! Remember, Leif was born an Icelander English, let’s stick to using the “k.” (If one Så la han av garde, og han hadde So off he went, and he had not gone and his father, the exiled Erik the Red, was of the versions spelled with “c” happens to ikkje gått mange milene før han tok att many a mile before he caught up with the Norwegian. For the sake of Leif’s deserved kapteinen og løytnanten. — Kvar skal be your family’s name, that’s another thing captain and the lieutenant. “Where are you claim-to-fame things should settle down to a entirely. Your name is your name.) du av? sa kapteinen. — Ut og finna off to then?” asked the captain. “I am off to logical, universal single spelling, so that the With regard to the famous Millennium kongsdøtrene, svara soldaten. — Vi find the princesses,” answered the soldier. world at large may always know who we are voyager, we should also use two “s”-es. The skal så, vi med, sa kapteinen, og finn “So are we,” said the captain, “and if we are talking about. first of the two reflects the possessive (Leif ikkje vi dei, så finn visst ikkje du dei. unable to find them, then you shall certainly During the past few hundred years, the being Erik’s son). This shows how names at Dei slo lag, men då dei hadde gått not be able to find them.” Latinized form of the name, i.e. using “c,” that time were arrived at. Because that’s an instead of “k,” has crept in. In the Nordic saman ei stund, tok soldaten av frå stor- So they joined forces, and when they enlightening thing that comes in the spelling, countries, it’s used predominantly in Swe- vegen og inn på ein gangstig i skogen. had gone some distance, the soldier turned there’s clear logic in using it. — Nei, kvar vil du av? sa kapteinen. den, I believe, but this spelling has spread to Here’s a few contrasting hypothetical off from the main road and went on a narrow the English-speaking world. — Det er best å fylgja ålmannvegen, sa path through the forest. “And where are you examples coming from the other direction. There are two other affectations of note Just imagine us trying to get used to people han. — Det let seg tru, det, sa soldaten, off to then?” asked the captain. “It is best to from this period worth mentioning: “ch” around the world using Linkoln, Kleveland, — men her fell min veg. follow the main road,” he said. “That may be instead of “k” and also the frequently seen Han heldt stigen, han, og då dei an- MkKinley, Koolidge, Karter, Klinton or true,” said the soldier, “but this is the road I Latin surname-ending: “ius.” Where does Cennedy, instead of how we know them! dre såg det, snudde dei og kom etter. must follow.” this impulse to change come from? Is it that Sad to say, with Leif’s name, this spell- Det bar langt og lenger enn langt, over He stayed on the path, and when the the “c,” “ch” or the “ius” makes a name ing-variables thing goes on and on. For in- moar og bakkar. Til sist ljosna det, og others saw this, they turned around and fol- look classier? Perhaps. Throughout North stance, there must have been no Icelander or då dei kom ut or skogen, var det ei lang, lowed. It went far and farther than far, over Europe, “ius” has been adapted as an end- Norwegian with whom to consult when the lang klopp som dei måtte over. På den moors and over hills. Finally it became light- ing for family names. The Swedish-speaking U.S. Congress in 2000 officially spelled it Finnish clan, Sibbe, for example, altered its kloppa stod ein bjørn til vakt. er, and when they came out of the forest there Ericson(!), when, notably, it wished to ac- name in this way and later gave us a musi- Han reiste seg på to og kom imot was a long, long footbridge that they had to knowledge officially Leif’s landing on the dei som han ville eta dei. — Kva gjer vi cal genius, so we all know it in its Latinized North American continent 1,000 years be- cross. On this footbridge, a bear stood guard. form, Sibelius. no? sa kapteinen. — Dei seier bjørnen He rose up on his two hind legs and went fore, during the Viking Age… and some 500 Well. With Leif Eriksson, now, we’re years before Columbus. skal vera vill etter kjøt, sa soldaten, han towards them as if he wanted to eat them. not talking about some brain-bustingly dif- Have you ever thought of this scenario? løyste opp matsekken sin og kasta til “What do we do now?” asked the captain. ficult name to spell or one that is tongue- han ein lammeskrott. Bjørnen tok til å No one trying to improve the spelling has “They say that bears are mad about meat,” twistingly challenging to pronounce. Re- as yet substituted Latin “ph” for “f” in his eta, og så slapp dei framom. said the soldier, as he opened his knapsack member, the name comes down from the first name! Leiph would sound okay, but Men ved den andre enden på klop- and threw the bear a lamb carcass. The bear Old Norse! Further, not withstanding our really looks strange, doesn’t it? To go even pa stod ei løve, og ho bura og kom imot began eating and they slipped past. language’s countless borrowings and influ- further... how does this look to you: Leiph dei med gapande kjeft, som ho ville But at the other end of the footbridge ences, English is not a Romance language, Ericsonius? Pretty far off base, right? Yet, for sluka dei. — No er det best vi snur nas- stood a lion, and he growled and came to- it is essentially Anglo-Saxon with much that some, I guess, it’s all the same. en heimetter, her kjem vi aldri levande wards them with gaping jaws, as if he was framom, sa kapteinen. — Å, ho er vel about to gulp them down. “Now it is best we ikkje så farleg, ho heller, sa soldaten. turn our noses back towards home, we will Leif Eriksson, Viking-Age Voyager — Eg har høyrt at løva skal vera never get through this alive,” said the cap- A song by Rolf Kristian Stang fus etter flesk, og i skreppa mi har eg tain. “Oh, this one probably isn’t that danger- ein halv gris, sa han. Så kasta han ei ous either,” said the soldier. Sung to the tune of “Tramp, tramp, tramp the boys are marching” skinke til løva, og ho til å gnaga og “I have heard that lions are keen on pork, Let’s not bog down overzealous, Common sense must be a good guide eta. Dermed slapp dei velberga framom and in my knapsack I have half a pig,” he when it comes to Leif’s good name, as we seek to spread his fame, henne og. Dei kom over kloppa og said. So he threw the lion a leg, and he began gjekk lenger inn i den endelause sko- but this name with twenty versions Eriksson’s a happy answer to gnaw and eat. With this they slipped safely floating ‘round is just insane. and it looks a Nordic name! gen. past the lion. They crossed the footbridge and went farther into the unending forest. Leif, to all, is clear and simple; Only when the proud Italians problems come with his last name: spell Kolumbus with a “k,” Translated into English by Alexander Knud Huntrods and Odd-Steinar Dybvad Raneng Latin “c” is not the answer; then, by Kristoffer (!), I’ll cave in… how’d this happen? It’s a shame! Say you still “It’s all the same!”? Price: $29.95 with FREE shipping in the U.S.A. • www.astrimyastri.com norwegian american weekly october 4, 2013 • 15 Sports < coach From page 1 coached the Norwegian top clubs Rosenborg Tippeligaen: Norway’s Premier League and Tromsø. results Standings Høgmo has varied background and ex- Høgmo also coached the Norwegian 09/27 Sogndal 0 – 5 Strømsgodset Tippeligaen pld PTS perience, and is at present coach of Swed- women national team during the period 1. Rosenborg BK 25 52 ish top league club Djurgården. He has also when they won Olympic gold in 2000. 09/28 Hønefoss 2 – 2 Viking 2. Strømgodset IF 25 50 09/28 Ålesund 0 – 0 Brann 3. Viking FK 25 42 4. Ålesund FK 25 39 < oil the North Dakota State University in Fargo 09/29 Haugesund 1 – 1 Molde From page 5 with its Center for Nanoscale Science and 5. FK Haugesund 25 39 09/29 Tromsø 2 – 3 Start Engineering and another day at Bismarck 6. Molde FK 25 35 ed such topics as Geothermal Energy, Fuel State College’s National Energy Center of 09/29 Sandnes Ulf 1 – 1 Lillestrøm 7. SK Brann 25 35 Conversion, Carbon Dioxide Capture, Gas Excellence. 09/29 Vålerenga 1 – 2 Odd Grenland 8. Odd Grenland 25 32 Flaring Reduction, Coal Gasification, the A two-day loop through the through the 9. Lillestrøm SK 25 32 Impact of the Oil Boom on Human Service Bakken Oil Field provided the delegation 09/29 Sarpsborg 1 – 2 Rosenborg 10. IK Start 25 31 Systems, and a tour of the Energy & Envi- with “up-close and personalized” technol- 11. Vålerenga Fotball 25 30 ronmental Research Center. ogy-stops to see and hear about “ecopads,” Next matches Oct. 4 As part of their tours of the day, the ‘frac’ sand transport, propane ‘transload- 12. Sogndal IL Fotball 25 29 group visited the Arne G. Brekke Bygdebok ing,’ rail loading facilities, flaring, hydraulic 13. Sandnes Ulf 25 29 Collection at UND Chester Fritz Library in fracturing and tour Dakota Gasification, the 14. Tromsø IL 25 25 To read more about football in Special Collections, where they received a world’s largest coal-based CO2 capture and 15. Hønefoss BK 25 25 24 broader perspective of energy development. compression operation. Norway, visit www.uefa.com 16. Sarpsborg 08 FF 25 23 “We are developing, perhaps, an ‘alter- Along the way, historic and cultural vis- native energy,’” said Library Director Wilber its were mixed in, such as Hjemkomst Center Stolt, “an energy that comes from knowing in Moorhead (a museum of a replica Viking people, understanding cultures and heritage ship that sailed crossed the Atlantic), the … and will differentiate our work together.” North Unit of the Theodore Roosevelt Na- Founder of the collection and retired tional Park near Watford City, and the Lewis < fall and darker days ahead. UND chair of the Language Department, & Clark Visitor Center at Washburn. From page 3 Speaking of cold, the first below freez- Arne Brekke outlined the history of the Byg- The last day concluded with meetings ing evening temperatures have been regis- debok Collection that has developed over 30 of State leaders, officials and policy-makers Certainly many children still help out tered, even in the lowlands in Southern Nor- years into the largest and most accessible col- in Bismarck. Lynn Holms, Director of N.D. on the potato field, but for most Norwegian way. But the forecast is very promising for lection of over 1400 volumes of Norwegian Department of Mineral Resources, highlight- children and their families, it means a week the week of Oct. 4, with sunshine and pleas- local family farm histories and genealogies. ed an overview of N.D.’s great opportunities at the cabin, or a few extra days of sun on the ant day temperatures perfect for cabin-bound “All of ‘Norway’ for as far back as re- and many challenges as the group began de- beach further south, in preparation for colder Norwegians. cords go is under one roof,” he said. “With briefing a full week’s menu of information Internet access, Norwegians in Norway of- sharing and hospitality. The hospitality con- ten search the collection online to learn what tinued into the evening with a dinner hosted is available to them in Norway.” He added, by N.D.’s Attorney General Wayne Stene- ”Then, of course, there are those estimated hjem at his home. history of Norway. event for us,” says Collins. “DNV could con- The Great Plains Institute organized the ing an economic boom and a social-cultural “If it was not for seafood, we would tribute in a number of ways, such as our Rec- five-day tour, captioned “Fostering Coopera- bridging across continents from a state of not have become an individual nation,” said ommended Practice for Shale Development, tion in Building the Energy Economy of the only 700,000 people. Berg. “There would be no Norway and no our expertise in pipeline safety and our work Future.” The event was a follow-on to Nor- N.D. is becoming a center of oil devel- NACC. Norway exports seafood to 150 in the development of natural gas as a fuel way’s hosting a North Dakota delegation in opment, alternative energies and place-name countries with a value of $10 billion a year. for ships.” 2012 to learn firsthand about North Sea Oil resources for tracing the roots of all those If it wasn’t for seafood, we would be EU Collins is confident about the success of Exploration. Norwegian names that one encounters on members negotiating a free trade agreement the new NACC chapter. Other visits at research centers included nametags. with the United States. We export 38,000,000 “We (NACC) consider ourselves to be dinners every day. If it wasn’t for exporting a vibrant and energetic organization that ex- seafood, Norwegians would be eating 1,600 ists to promote business, both ways between pounds of seafood a year.” the United States and Norway that draws on Israel, Palestinian state-build- estimated 95,000 square miles around Penn- commercial interests. Part of our success is will be challenging. President Abbas and ing, private-sector driven economic growth sylvania, New York, West Virginia, Ohio and we recognized organizations don’t exist for Prime Minister Netanyahu have taken coura- and a political solution to the conflict must Maryland. Statoil has been involved there the organization’s sake. They exist to meet geous steps. Time is running out for a two- be seen as interrelated. The meeting also un- since 2008. It is a controversial issue due to needs of society, businesses, individuals and state solution. This is why everyone must derlined the importance of making process the fracking process, believed to be environ- they fill a necessary need in the local com- help to ensure that the negotiations reach a along all these tracks. mentally unsafe. DNV was due to attend the munity. NACC has done that quite success- successful conclusion,” said Mr. Eide. “A peace agreement will be in the fun- Shale Insight Conference in Philadelphia the fully in their chapters. After meeting the At the meeting, Palestine reported on damental interests of both Israel and Pales- following day. people in Philadelphia, I’m enthusiastic and the status of the peace talks to U.S. Secretary tine. The donors are prepared to make an “DNV can provide the expertise in de- optimistic NACC will do the same here.” of State John Kerry. EU High Representa- extra effort to support the political process. veloping Marcellus Shale in a safe way,” tive for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy But unless the parties reach agreement this Catherine Ashton, Quartet representative time, the donors will not be able to continue Tony Blair, and numerous ministers from the as before. The parties are aware of this fact,” other donor countries gave their support to said Mr. Eide.

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