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Vol. 121, No. 26 July 2, 2010 7301 Fifth Avenue NE Suite A, Seattle, WA 98115 • Tel (800) 305-0217 • www.norway.com $1.50 per copy Online News Dateline “They were among our finest” Oslo aims to be electric car capital of the world Four Norwegian City officials in Oslo seem intent soldiers killed on making the Norwegian capital the world’s electric car capital as June 27 by well. It now can boast the highest roadside bomb in number of recharging stations per capita in the world, and is the home Faryab province of some major el-car producers. Last week the city formally opened in northern a large new recharging station, free of charge for el-car owners, right Afghanistan near the popular inner harbour and adjacent to the waterfront Aker Co m p i l e d b y Dr e w Ga r d n e r Brygge complex. The station also Norwegian American Weekly offers free parking for el-cars, for up to 16 hours. It costs NOK 48 The Norwegian Ministry of (USD 7.75) per hour to park on the street just next to the el-car lot and Defense reports that on Sunday af- even more in a nearby garage. ternoon, June 27 at 5:20 p.m., a ve- (View and News from Norway) hicle carrying four Norwegian Sol- diers was hit by a roadside bomb Norway to receive Tanzanian aid in the village of Almar in Afghani- refund stan. Captain Trond Bolle (41), Lt. Christian Lian (31), Quartermaster Photo: Torbjørn Kjosvold/Office of the Prime Minister Norway has blacklisted Tanzania’s Andreas Eldjarn (22), 2nd Lt. Si- Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg and Minister of Defense Grete Faremo met with soldiers from the Liason Team Kandak at Ministry of Natural Resources and a medal ceremony at Akerhus Festning in Oslo June 28. Tourism (MNRT) from the first CONTINUES PAGE 6 ever large-scale pilot project for climate change and reduced de- Responsible investment forestation, after an audit last year A return to the past revealed corrupt public officials Martin Skancke had misappropriated money to the U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission James T. value of approximately NOK 193 Heg explores his Norwegian roots attends U.N. million over a four-year period. The Tanzanian government has Global Compact now agreed to refund 2.8 billion Leader Summit to Tanzanian shillings (about NOK 12.3 million) in the 2010/2010 fis- discuss responsible cal year, which it hopes will also investing improve bilateral relations. (The Foreigner) Mi n i s t ry o f Fi n a n c e The U.N. Global Compact What’s inside? Leader Summit 2010 concentrates on the need to elevate the role of re- News 2-3 sponsible business and investment Photo: Ministry of Finance Business in bringing about the needed trans- Martin Skancke, the director general 4 of the Ministry of Finance’s Depart- Sports 5 CONTINUES PAGE 8 ment of Asset Management. Op-Ed 6-7 Taste of Norway Photo: Bjørg Helgerud Andersen/Drammens Tidene World champions! 8 James Heg, Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Oslo, visits the statue Travels to Norway 9 of his great-great-grandfather in Lier, Norway. Norway’s first Roots & Connections 10 Wr i t t e n & Tr a n s l a t e d b y win in beach Ra g n h i l d As k Co n n e l l Lier, Dec. 21, 2009 Faith & Religion 11 Drammens Tidene James T. Heg looks upon the handball world Arts & Entertainment statue of his great-great grandfa- 12 ther in Lierbyen and is impressed championship In 1863, Hans Christian Heg In Your Neighborhood by its historic size. He stands there 13 from Lier, Norway became a Civil alone on this icy cold December War hero. Today, his great-great- No r w a y Po s t Norwegian Heritage 14 morning, and studies the statue of grandson James T. Heg is the Dep- Hans Christian Heg. The Photo courtesy of Norway Post Research & Education 15 uty Chief of Mission at the U.S. The Norwegian women’s team ground is covered with snow, and The women’s beach handball team Embassy in Oslo. We joined him was named Beach Handball World the northern wind howls around the emerged victorious for the first time in $1 = NOK 6.4318 on his return to his roots in Lier. Champions for the first time after corner. The embassy’s driver keeps the Beach Handball world champion- updated 6/28/10 in Antalya, . CONTINUES PAGE 14 CONTINUES PAGE 5 2 No r g e - Uk e n s o m g i k k Nyheter på Nettet Helsesjef sier opp etter CV-juks Egeland tror på ny Gutt (9) truffet av «prosjektil» fra Administrasjonssjef Liv Løberg (60) i Statens Sankthans-bål Afghanistan-debatt St.Hansfeiringen ved stranden i Emmaus ved autorisasjonskontor for helsepersonell NTB Stavanger gikk mot slutten da det hørtes et Da g b l a d e t smell fra bålet. Øyenvitner så ett eller annet Nupi-direktør Jan Egeland mener tapet fare ut av flammene med en hale av røyk etter Overfor arbeidsgiveren har hun nå inn- av fire norske soldater vil gi en ny debatt om seg. En niåring som sto tre meter fra bålet, ble rømmet å ha løyet og forfalsket dokumenter Norges engasjement i Afghanistan. truffet, og gikk straks over ende, oversprøytet om sin bakgrunn, melder VG Nett. Med gårsdagens veibombe er Norge in- av blod. – Jeg så ham ligge livløs, og fryktet Hun sier opp sin stilling med øyeblik- nhentet av den samme realiteten som dansk- at han var død, sier et øyenvitne til Aftenbla- kelig virkning. Løberg har innrømmet å ha det. Stavanger Universitetssjukehus opplyste er, amerikanere, canadiere og briter har levd til politiet at gutten har fått alvorlige kutt i forfalsket tre studiebevis fra tre ulike utdan- med i mange år, sier Egeland til VG. skulderen og i kinnet. ningsinstitusjoner, to fra Storbritannia og en – Dette er en forferdelig tragedie for de (Aftenposten) fra Norge. norske familiene til soldatene og for nas- Saken er spesielt oppsiktsvekkende fordi jonen. Grunnen til at vi har hatt så lite debatt – Max Manus-filmen har gitt oss vind i kontoret hun leder — Statens Autorisasjon- om Afghanistan i Norge, er at vi har vært seilene skontor for Helsepersonell (SAFH)­— god- forskånet for store tap. Men dette betyr nok – At den har økt interessen for krigshistorien kjenner autorisasjoner til blant annet leger, at vi nå dessverre ni år etter at vi gikk inn, vil og motstandsbevegelsen, merker jeg når jeg sykepleiere og tannleger. få en debatt om vi har lyktes med strategien, reiser rundt i landet, sier Gunnar Sønsteby Dette arbeidet skjer blant annet gjennom sier Egeland. i Trondheim til adressa.no. Den legend- å undersøke eksamensbevis og CV’er til søk- Egeland får støtte fra Kristian Berg Har- ariske krigshelten, Norges mest dekorerte erne. Det statlige kontoret oppgir selv å ha pviken, direktør ved Prio. Han mener Taliban Foto: FRP nulltoleranse for falske dokumenter og fast mann, kastet ekstra lys over den tradisjonelle Liv Løberg sier opp etter CV-juks. bevisst har økt sin tilstedeværelse i områder kransnedleggingen ved krigsseilermonumen- rutine er å politianmelde alle forsøk på juks. som før ikke har vært mest i fokus. tet på frigjøringsdagen. Som alltid spilte Luft- Nå har Liv Løberg innrømmet at hun Løberg er medlem av fylkestinget i Ak- – Samtidig har Norge selv utvidet sitt forsvarets Musikkorps «Ut mot havet». selv har forfalsket tre studiebevis fra tre ershus for Fremskrittspartiet og var vararep- ansvarsområde i Afghanistan. Dette har vært – Krigsseilerne var kanskje de viktigste ak- ulike utdanningsinstitusjoner— to fra Stor- resentant til Stortinget i perioden 2001-2005 omstridt. Vi kommer til å få en ny omdrein- tørene for utfallet av andre verdenskrig. De britannia og en fra Norge. og er i denne perioden 5. vararepresentant for ing i debatten om ikke bare det norske, men var på vakt, 24 timer i døgnet. Mange skip og – Liv Løberg innrømmer at hennes CV Frp i Akershus. Hun er gift med Stortingets hele det internasjonale engasjementet i Af- mange sjøfolk kom aldri i havn. Og de som ikke er korrekt. Hun innrømmer også at hun sikkerhetssjef Gerrit Løberg. ghanistan etter dette, sier Harpviken. kom hjem, fikk ikke ta del i frigjøringsfesten. har forfalsket studiebeviser, sier advokat Totalt ni norske soldater har mistet livet Adresseavisen ( ) Tom A. Næss, som ble engasjert av Løberg English Synopsis: Liv Løberg, an administra- i Afghanistan. tor at the Norwegian Registration Authority for Hedmark får to nye byer onsdag, til VG. English Synopsis: NUPI director Jan Egeland Løberg ønsker ikke å kommentere saken Health Personnel, recently admitted that she said the Afghanistan debate will change after Siden 1996 har hele 52 bygdesentra blitt overfor VG. lied and submitted false documents about her the recent death of four Norwegian soldiers. forvandlet til byer. Det skyldes at det eneste – Dette er en svært alvorlig sak og repre- background. “This is a very serious matter and “Norway has been spared major losses, but now kravet for å få bystatus er at kommunen har represents a major breach of trust,” said deputy senterer et stort tillitsbrudd, sier assisterende we will reconsider if we have succeeded in our over 5.000 innbyggere og et tettsted, melder director Bjørn Guldvog. helsedirektør Bjørn Guldvog. strategy.” TV 2. Siden 2000 har 17 tettsteder blitt op- pgradert til byer. Blant dem er Finnsnes, Otta, Stokmarkness, Bryne, Lyngdal, Hokksund, Bare en av fire mener Pappakvote for Må selje etter Sandvika, Odda, Ski og Fagernes. Siste gang sidemål er viktig var i 2007 da Fagernes i Nord-Aurdal kom- flere fedre fire generasjonar mune i Oppland ble vurdert verdig til å kalle seg by. Nå er det altså Ringsaker kommune Forenkling av trygdelov gir med Brumunddals og Moelvs tur. Og for en rundt 2000 flere fedre rett til av dem har dette vært en ønske lenge. pappakvote (Dagbladet) To ulver skutt i Oppland Da g b l a d e t 28. juni ble to ulver skutt i Samdalsområdet Rundt 2000 flere fedre får rett til pap- i Fåvang østfjell, som ligger i Oppland. Men pakvote når regelverket i Folketrygdloven det var kun gitt fellingstillatelse på den ene forenkles fra 1. juli, opplyser direktør Hilde ulven, skriver Gudbrandsdølen Dagningen. Olsen i Nav til NTB. Foto: Ottar Starheim/NRK Ifølge avisen er det en hann- og en hunnulv – Tidligere var det et krav at mor hadde Familien Raftevold har drive Raftevolds Hotel i 140 år. som er skutt. Fellingstillatelsen på den ene ul- arbeidet i minst 50 prosent stilling før fød- ven ble gitt etter at to ulver hadde tatt livet av selen. Etter 1. juli vil kravet være at mor har NRK Foto: Dagbladet tre sauer. Deretter jaget ulvene rein, dog uten arbeidet seks av de siste ti månedene og på å lykkes. Natt til 5. juni ble en ulv, kjent under Mange av landets små og familiedrivne NTB årsbasis har tjent minst halvparten av folket- navnet Galventispa 2, skutt. Den hadde da tatt hotell slit med å føre drifta vidare. Ifølgje rygdens grunnbeløp (G), det vil si ca. 37 800 livet av 21 sauer. Bare hver fjerde nordmann mener det er Aftenposten er det få som vil overta— og (NTB) viktig at alle skoleelver lærer å lese og skrive kroner. G er nå 75 641 kroner. kjøparane står heller ikkje i kø. både nynorsk og bokmål. – På mange måter er det en moderniser- I Grodås i Hornindal ser Anne Raftevold Metamfetamin firedoblet hos bilførere Nesten halvparten av de spurte, 46 ing og klargjøring. Når begge har rett til fore- seg nøydd til å selje Raftevolds Hotel. Ho er siden 2001 prosent, mener det ikke er viktig at unge lærer ldrepenger, har far rett til fedrekvote. no 60 år, og det er ingen i familien som vil Det blir også noen endringer i Bar- Alkohol er fortsatt det hyppigst forekom- seg å lese og skrive sidemål, ifølge en menin- ta over. mende rusmiddelet blant sjåfører på norske gsmåling Sentio har utført for Nationen. neloven som får betydning for småbarnsfore- – Dette har vore ei generasjonsbedrift. veier. Men på andreplass kommer det narko- Vestlendinger og Senterparti-velgere er ldre fra 1. juli. Oldefaren min starta hotellet i 1867, og eg tiske middelet metamfetamin, som er fire- mest positive til obligatorisk sidemål i under- – Også her er det en modernisering og er fjerde generasjon som dagleg leiar, seier doblet i kontrollfunn siden 2001, opplyser visningen. Mest negative er de som bor på klargjøring. Sett fra Navs side får endringene Raftevold til NRK. Folkehelseinstituttet. Totalt var det i 2009 cir- Østlandet og de som stemmer Høyre. også betydning for fastsettelsen av bidraget, Raftevolds Hotel er i dag heilårshotell, ka 6.500 saker der bil- eller motorsykkelfør- Leder Håvard B. Øvregård i Noregs sier Olsen. og busspartia dominerer. Ifølgje hotellets ere satt bak rattet i alkoholpåvirket tilstand. Mållag sier til avisen at Fremskrittspartiets I korte trekk innebærer endringene en nettstad er pensjonistar i fleirtal av dei nor- Metamfetamin ble påvist i 1.480 tilfeller. Ungdom og Unge Høyre bevisst forsøker å bestemmelse om at retten kan fastsette delt ske gjestene— og gjennomsnittsalderen på Også hasj, amfetamin, Valium, Vival og andre skape splid om nynorsken og at de bruker bosted for barnet. Vanlig samværsrett blir utlendingane ligg ikkje langt unna. beroligende midler kom høyt opp på listen. dette i skolevalgene for å få økt oppslutning. utvidet til å gjelde overnatting i forbindelse Situasjonen ved Raftevolds Hotel er ik- (Dagbladet) – Du kan ikke hetse noen basert på rase, med ettermiddagssamvær. Sommerferiesam- kje unik. Mange typiske sommarhotell på religion eller legning, men du kan visst hetse været er utvidet fra to til tre uker. Det skal Tre års fengsel for kokainsmugler mindre stader står ved eit vegskilje. I Gei- folk med bakgrunn i språket deres, sier han. være samvær annenhver høst-, jul-, påske-, ranger er til dømes Geiranger Hotell til sals. En 28 år gammel polsk mann er i Sandefjord – Noen kan godt mene at dette er poli- sommer- og vinterferie. Ved Raftevolds Hotel overtok Anne tingrett dømt til tre års fengsel for kokain- tisk hetsing, men det er politikk, og jeg ser I tillegg kommer en bestemmelse om Raftevold drifta i 1975. Hotellet har stort sett smugling. Mannen ble tatt på Sandefjord det er en politikk som mange er enig i, sier varslingsplikt ved flytting. lufthavn Torp med 66 kapsler skjult i krop- gått i pluss sidan den gongen— mykje på Unge Høyre-leder Henrik Asheim. grunn av «dugnadsarbeid». pens hulrom. Da mannen ble konfrontert med English Synopsis: Around 2,000 more fathers English Synopsis: A new poll shows only one at han hadde reist til Norge fire ganger på tre are entitled to paternity leave, due to a new English Synopsis: After 140 years, the Rafte- in four Norwegians think it is important to read måneder. change in regulations from NAV. volds Hotel is no longer part of the Raftevold (Adresseavisen) and write both nynorsk and bokmål. family. NORWEGIAN AMERICAN WEEKLY • WWW.NORWAY.COM • JULY 2, 2010 Ne w s 3 New Counselor of This week on Norway.com Science in D.C. Higher education in Oslo More exhibitions in Norway’s Nearly half of Oslo residents have higher education Norwegian museums offer more exhibitions for the public. In 2009, almost 3,000 exhibi- St a t i s t i c s No r w a y tions were held in 148 museums. The perma- nent exhibitions count for just over half of all In 2009, 44 percent of the people in Oslo education has increased significantly. Over exhibitions, whereas the temporary exhibi- aged 16 years and older attained a tertiary 50 percent of women in this age group had a tions represent 38 percent. Traveling exhibi- level of education; 16 percent higher than higher education in 2009, compared with 39 tions have the largest increase in percent at the corresponding proportion of the popula- percent in 1999. Women aged 25 to 29 had 19 percent. Norwegian museums had just tion in Norway as a whole. Meanwhile, there nearly equal rates of attained long tertiary over 43 million objects in their collections in were huge differences in the highest obtained education in 2009, with women having the 2009­. The number of visitors to Norwegian level of education among the people in Os- slight edge. Among the 25-29 year-olds in museums was just over 10 million in 2009. lo’s different urban districts. 1999, nearly 6 percent of men had long high- Almost four million, or 38 percent, visited In the period 1999-2009, the proportion er tertiary education, compared with only 4.6 museums in Oslo. of the population in Oslo aged 16 years and percent of women. More than 24 percent of (Statistics Norway) women and 16 percent of men have complet- older with less than upper secondary educa- Scientific cooperation in the Arctic tion as its highest obtained level of education ed short tertiary education. decreased by almost four percent, while the Growth in tertiary education attainment Senior officials from , / Photo courtesy of Research Council of Norway Greenland, the Russian Federation, the proportion of the population with a higher from 1999 to 2009 occurred in all 19 coun- and Norway June 22 in Oslo to education increased by over eight percent. ties in Norway. The smallest growth was in Re s e a r c h Co u n c i l o f No r w a y hold informal discussions on their particular However, it should be noted that Oslo has Akershus, which showed only a 4 percent in- crease over the decade. The percentage with responsibilities in the field of conservation This autumn, Dr. Lars Espen Aukrust a very high number of persons with an un- and management of fish stocks. The partici- higher tertiary education grew, for instance, will assume the post of Counselor for Sci- reported level of education and who are not pants acknowledged that the current state of by more than 8 percent in Oslo, 7 percent in ence attached to the Royal Norwegian Em- included in this calculation. information does not allow for a full under- Sør-Trøndelag and 6 percent in Hordaland. bassy in Washington, D.C. He will succeed Over the last 10 years, the proportion standing of the impact of climate change on of women aged 25 to 29 years with a higher For more information, visit www.ssb. fish stocks in the Arctic Ocean. In this regard, CONTINUES PAGE 15 no. they underlined the importance of enhanc- Key policy rate ing scientific cooperation among the coastal Naturally nordic: Cod liver oil states, and agreed on the need for their scien- unchanged at 2 percent tific experts to meet to evaluate current infor- The history of cod liver oil in Lofoten, Norway mation and identify future research require- ments and priorities. o r g e s a n k N B (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) Norges Bank’s Executive Board decided Norway fights against international today to keep the key policy rate unchanged organized crime at 2 percent. At the Special High-Level Meeting of the “The moderate recovery in the Norwe- UN General Assembly on 17 June 2010, Nor- gian economy is continuing, and inflation wegian State Secretary Erik Lahnstein called has moved broadly in line with projections. for increased global cooperation to fight in- However, the turmoil in global financial mar- ternational organized crime. Lahnstein em- kets is creating uncertainty with regard to phasized the need for more knowledge about economic developments. This suggests that the role of financial institutions and greater the interest rate should be kept unchanged transparency in relation to the international for a period and that the further increase will Photo: CH/Innovation Norway flow of capital as critical factors in the effort occur later than previously envisaged,” says to unearth and seize revenue from organized Deputy Governor Jan F. Qvigstad. No r d i c Na t u r a l s criminal activity. “The projections in Monetary Policy (Norway’s Mission to the United Nations) For generations, the coastal people in winters. It was often said that the people Report 2/10 are based on the assumption that Lofoten have made Norwegian Arctic cod a drinking tran (cod liver oil) were never ill. the turmoil in financial markets will gradual- Police charge 12 in huge jewelry heist regular staple of their diet. Well before the Back in the 1800s, a pharmacist invented ly pass. Interest rates abroad are nonetheless Oslo police have charged 12 men, mostly year A.D. 1000, Lofoten was the world’s a new method of extracting the pure oil from expected to remain low for a fairly long peri- from Albania, for last winter’s brazen break- number one supplier of cod products. Tradi- the livers after observing the exceptional od,” says Qvigstad. “The Executive Board’s in at a jewelry store that led to the biggest tionally, fish has accounted for over 80 per- health of the people living on the Norwegian strategy is that the key policy rate should be theft of gold and diamonds in the Norwegian cent of Norway’s exports. coastline. Subsequently, he invented a meth- in the interval 1.5 to 2.5 percent in the pe- capital’s history. The thieves literally drilled The liver of the cod was always a crucial od to “melt” the valuable oil out of fresh cod through a concrete wall to get into the safe of riod to the publication of the next Monetary part of the coastal people’s diet. Vitamins A livers, for the first time making a cod liver oil the Gullborgen jewelry store in the basement Policy Report in October. and D, Omega-3 fatty acids, and unsaturated that was both high in quality and affordable. of the family-owned enterprise downtown. For more information, visit www.norg- fats in the oil-rich livers helped keep them (Views and News from Norway) es-bank.no. strong and healthy through the cold and dark CONTINUES PAGE 15

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JULY 2, 2010 • WWW.NORWAY.COM • NORWEGIAN AMERICAN WEEKLY 6 Op Ed Norwegian American WEEKLY Editor’s Notes 7301 Fifth Avenue NE Suite A, Seattle, WA 98115 with Editor-in-Chief Jake Moe toll free: 1 (800) 305-0217 local:(206) 784-4617 fax: (206) 448-2033 email: [email protected] A world mad with soccer Publisher & Editor-In-Chief Jake Moe [email protected] I loved watching my daughter play that I read that Norwegian men were stay- no matter if it is our kids’ college tuition or Managing Editor soccer when she was young. For a period ing home for the first half of the summer. in our companies, our intensity grows the Christy Olsen Field [email protected] of about six years, we were taking her all And as I researched further, the reports larger the amount vested with that activ- Assistant Layout Editor over the Pacific Northwest for games that stated that soccer was the reason that they ity. Soccer has become that sport in which Harry Svenkerud [email protected] were played in every weather condition were staying put. Norwegian men have Norwegians love gamble. My Norwegian Subscriptions from snow, sleet, rain and hot sunshine. In indicated that they want to be close to their friend has his Web site based in Malta, (800) 305-0217 [email protected] all those years, I was most pleased that I TV so they don’t miss any of the action of all places, and computer software pro- had a daughter that was getting such great from the World Cup in . This grammers in . This has become an Advertising (206) 441-3044 [email protected] youthful exercise. It is a big contrast be- is a country that doesn’t have a team rep- international entity. tween watching TV for hours a day versus resented in the competition. Norway has One of the most important questions Contributing Editors getting outside and playing soccer. become transfixed with soccer. No longer, that I ask folks that are big sports fans— Anita Alan Carmel, Calif. However, in all those years of carting can we say that any of the other traditional whether it is soccer, basketball, golf, tennis Eric Dregni Minneapolis, Minn. my daughter and her team around, I can sports and activities is number one in the or whatever— is: “Do you prefer watching Gary G. Erickson Sunburg, Minn. Rasmus Falck Oslo, Norway honestly say that I never was able to figure hearts and minds. That is a fact. Norwe- the sport or participating in the sport?” My Marit Fosse Geneva, Switzerland out what they were doing out there on the gian college students are as passionate sincere hope is that all these TV fans of Heidi Håvan Grosch Sparbu, Norway Hofmo Brooklyn, N.Y. field (or pitch, as they call it). To me, they about the professional soccer teams in sports would answer that they prefer play- Leslee Lane Hoyum Rockford, Minn. all looks like lemmings on a beach – first Norway as we are about the college foot- ing to watching, and therefore the healthy Else Hvistendahl , N.Y. running one way, and then all running the ball games across America. benefits of exercise and balance would be Solveig M. Lee Seattle, Wash. Nina Lichtenstein Hartford, Conn. next way, and at the end of the game they Recently, a friend was visiting from evenly split between sitting on the couch Inger-Torill Kirkeby Miami, Fla. celebrated a zero-zero tie. Norway and he is in charge of one of the and running around. As a tennis player, Dagfinn Magnus New Orleans, La. Donald V. Mehus New York, N.Y. Please don’t get me wrong – I honest- largest gambling Web sites catering to I personally would prefer playing and Berit T. Mesarick Williamsburg, Va. ly believe that soccer is a fantastic sport. Norwegians. I was completely astounded coaching far more than watching tennis— David Moe Juneau, Alaska Ken Nordan Batavia, Ill. No other activity can produce so much ac- by how much money per year was being the same things goes for skiing, golf, ping Lisa Portelli Bradenten, Fla. tion with a simple ball. Folks that have gambled on his Web site alone, not count- pong, basketball, volleyball, cycling— Roman Scott Herre, Norway interviewed aid groups to Africa say that ing the various other Web sites. Would and, of course, soccer as well. I hope you John Erik Stacy Seattle, Wash. Rolf Kristian Stang New York, N.Y. with the purchase of one soccer ball, they you believe NOK 30 billion is gambled on are able to get out an enjoy the wonderful Kjell Olav Strømsli Trondheim, Norway can keep a group of two dozen kids busy just soccer games in one year? Soccer and sports of summer – such as hiking to your Wendy K. Winkelman Mesa, Ariz. for hours at a time. That is a small invest- the associated gambling activities have favorite destination. CORRECTIONS: Norwegian American Weekly strives ment compared to sports such as golf, ten- become big business in Norway. There is to make its news report fair and accurate. If you nis, skiing – and, even basketball. I say nothing like having an investment in an All the best, have a question or comment about news coverage call (206) 784-4617. • Norwegian American Weekly “wonderful.” activity to raise interest to the highest lev- Jake Moe reserves the right to edit any and all submissions for However, it was with true amazement el. 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The loss of the four Norwegian soldiers brings Photo: Taral Jansen/Office of the Prime Minister NORWEGIAN AMERICAN WEEKLY, INC. the total loss of Norwegian life in Afghani- Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg, Defense Minister Grete Faremo, and Chief of Defense Harald Sunde stan to nine since the NATO mission began held a joint press conference June 28. in 2001. This is the largest number of Nor- troops in Afghanistan are stationed. the United Nations, NATO and the interna- wegian soldiers killed in one attack in Af- At a press conference June 28, Prime tional community.” Proud to bring you the ghanistan. Norway has assumed a special Minister Jens Stoltenberg reacted to the Defense Minister Grete Faremo also Norwegian American Weekly responsibility for reconstruction and security news by saying, “We have lost four of our commented on the tragedy. To learn more about the in Faryab province, located in the northwest- best soldiers. It affects us all.” He continued: “The loss makes a deep impression to Norwegian American Foundation visit: ern corner of Afghanistan. It is here, in the http://noram.norway.com “These are people who dedicate their life to all of us. Our thoughts are now first to the Norwegian-led camp outside Meymaneh, the work they perform on behalf of Norway, where the majority of the 512 Norwegian CONTINUES PAGE 11 SAM & ELLIE By Ray Helle

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Dear Norwegian American Weekly, Or is it the aspect of over regulation in and that foreigners should be viewed as “en- Citi Field in Flushing, N.Y. will be holding Norway? My wife’s hometown declaring no emies,” because we have not grown beyond 2. juli a Scandinavian Night at the New York Mets beer sold on Monday so anyone who wants the Cold War mentality. Many people view Andreas Anderson Choteau MT on Aug. 28. In the past, New York baseball a beer has to go out of town. Or the teachers immigrants as “evil,” forgetting that they too Hjalmar M Kampen Winnipeg Man Can teams have had nights for Irish, Jewish, Ital- in a small town who want the boys to “tisse” are children or grandchildren of immigrants. Erling Lee Palmdale CA ian, Latino, and others, but this is the first sitting down because by standing they learn With all of the negative things about the Olav Riddervold San Leandro CA time that any N.Y. team has sponsored a night male dominance at an early age. Or the WSJ oil spill, the one positive thing is that it is Ingvald Grimsbo Lake Mills IA for Scandinavians. We have reserved seating article years ago that relates the story of the teaching us a lesson in humility. It is inter- DeLora Olivers WA so you can sit together with friends, family, citizen being arrested for drunken driving. esting to watch the finger pointing, when in Meridith Wardle Minneapolis MN and fellow Scandinavians. To purchase your Seems while washing his car he moved it in reality, nobody seems to know what they are Liv Thorvaldsen Edmonds WA tickets (must reserve your place by Aug. 20), the driveway of his house on a Sunday morn- doing. It is interesting to me that a civiliza- 3. juli contact Laura Kelly at (718) 559-3107 or ing. The cop came on his premises to test tion that is a little over 200 years old, seems Mrs. Arthur Kildahl Mercer Island WA [email protected]. Please pass this along him. Apparently he had had too good a time to know what is best for civilizations that are Howard T Wogen Redlands CA to the Scandinavians you know! the night before. Or is it the smug attitude of over 2,000 years old. What we lack in wis- Teresa Tengesdal Bartlett IL Hilda R. commenting on oil exploration reg- dom we make up for with arrogance. Haakon Leiren Marysville WA Kjell Jordheim Columbia MO Sincerely, ulations in Norway verses the United States? Amy Jordheim Parker CO Arnie Bergman Are they embarrassed? Probably not! But Sincerely, Joann Thompsen Tacoma WA Brooklyn, N.Y. should be! David Moe Or maybe the national psyche is upset Juneau, Alaska 4. juli Froidis O Pettersen Vermillion SD that even though the Church of Norway is a Barbara Arnesen Summerset KT Dear Editor, wholly-owned subsidiary of the State few go Dofny Egge Everett WA Imagine my surprise when I read your to church. Or is it while Norway’s govern- Attention readers! Clara Erickson Seattle WA comments in a recent edition in response to ment donates to the third world earning the Knut Vik Freeland WA my email. You have made me sort of a hero gratitude of the beneficiary countries private Rolf M Tharaldsen Port Angeles WA among my Norwegian friends in America. charity is practically non-existent. Or maybe Howard Olivers Kent WA Not sure what kind of a reaction I will get it is their underlying fear that their success 5. juli when I go to Norway with my Norwegian is from having an abundance of natural re- Henry Nissen Everett WA wife in a few weeks for my annual visit. My sources, especially oil and gas and not from Gerhard Gjertson Cambridge WI first was in 1969. I suspect I have seen more the social-political views they advocate.” Ebba Johansen Cleveland OH of Norway than most Norwegians. And I am I hope this does not come across as Nor- Oscar T Omodt Spring Grove MN the first-born of Irish parents who came to way bashing. It is a response to the views 6. juli America in the 1920s! held by many Norwegians. Alph Ronholm Valley City ND When I read your comments I thought of Notwithstanding I will continue to go to Ole Hansen Sherman Oaks CA a Norwegian who years ago wrote a letter to Norway. It is a beautiful country, family and Sverre Haave Hanford CA our local paper. She “summered” in Oslo and friends are wonderful. Malven Arnum Raleigh NC came to southwest Florida in the winter. She 7. juli was aggrieved at how the Bush Administra- Sincerely, The Norwegian American Lloyd Loven Dallas TX tion had responded to Hurricane Katrina, She Joe Kiernan B K Barney Grinnvoll Harlowton MT was willing to pay higher taxes if that meant Bonita Springs, Fla. Weekly summer break is Luke Andrew Samuelsen Carlisle PA a better response in future disasters. The re- coming up! 8. juli sponse reminded her of how disasters would Lette Grodem Loves Park IL be handled in Bangladesh or the . Dear Editor, No issues will published July 16, 23, 30, Arthur Nilsen Miami Beach FL I secretly wished that she would keep her tax After two months of oil gushing into the or August 6. Gustav A Nelson Ottawa IL money for Norway and “winter” in either of Gulf of Mexico, the United States and BP T Wollen Portland OR Egil Larsen Mountain View CA those two countries. have finally allowed Norway and several Our staff will be on vacation, but we will It caused me to ask the same questions other countries to assist us with our situation. Erik Thorgesen Gansevoort NY have someone here to answer phones. 9. juli you posed in your comments. Are Norwe- During Hurricane Katrina, many countries If you have any questions, Oliver Hawkensen Eleva WI gians embarrassed about their wealth? Are offered to help, but were refused, why? please call us toll-free at Bernardine E Takalo Vancouver WA they embarrassed that the United Nations In my work as a driver/guide for the cruise (800) 305-0217 or (206) 784-4617. Mrs Marius Holje Salt Lake City UT made up of despots and autocrats declare ship industry here in Juneau, Alaska, I often Lois Aubol Wise Fountain CO CT Norway to be the best country to live in year ask foreigners their opinion of the United Regular printing will resume August 13. Kathleen Nesseth Lake Forest Park WA after year? Are they embarrassed that they States. The one word I hear most often is Want to see your birthday in the win too many medals in the Winter Olym- “arrogant.” We seem to have this idea that Ha en riktig god sommer! Norwegian American Weekly? pics and wish Somalia and would win we are better than other people of the world Give us a call at (800) 305-0217 more? 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You have to come in and dress up Per. Now you musn’t forget, Per, you do Ouch! What in the world, you crazy man? You know that today we are going to the exactly as I do. Didn’t you say I should do like you did? minister for dinner. No, far from it, my dear Polla. Look out Yes, but I don’t know how to behave so you won’t slip in the mud here. myself. I am not used to such company. JULY 2, 2010 • WWW.NORWAY.COM • NORWEGIAN AMERICAN WEEKLY 8 Ta s t e o f No r w a y The best Norwegian restaurants in America Summer intern Drew Gardner dishes on the best places to find Norwegian food in the United States

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NORWEGIAN AMERICAN WEEKLY • WWW.NORWAY.COM • JULY 2, 2010 Tr a v e l s t o No r w a y 9 “Nothing can compare to this incredible beauty” Journey through the Lustrafjord in Sognefjord by kayak

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It was the evening of May 19, the place was Skjolden in the inner part of Lustraf- jorden. Some wind and waves at the start, but soon it was “flat water”. The evening was still young, and I just wanted to paddle a short distance to find a place for my tent. But that was difficult, and the time had just passed midnight when I found a suitable Photo: C.H./Innovation Norway Map: Google Maps/Fjords.com place. Passed the Feigum waterfall in the Kayak route through the Lustrafjord. darkness, and it was in Kroken that I found the campsite. During these three hours I sur- I surprised two seals, and they followed me the Lustrafjord. Here I met another kayak enthusiast with a prised both deer and seals, I don’t know who several kilometers to the Urnes stave church Passed a waterfall where I brushed my selfmade Greenland kayak. My kayak was was most scared of us. towards Solvorn. Their heads came up teeth before continuing out the Lustrafjord left in Kaupanger and I took the bus to Sogn- Pulled the kayak onshore, made fire and around the kayak now and then. Just before towards Årdalsfjord and Kaupanger. Here I dal and further back to Skjolden where I enjoyed a good meal before I went to sleep Solvorn, I crossed the fjord towards Urnes. met many small whales (porpoise), the clos- picked up the car. in my sleeping bag. Tent was not necessary Here lies Norway’s oldest stavkirke (stave est one was probably only 15-20 meters away For more information about my route, tonight! church), and that was a good excuse to have from the kayak. Luckily, they did not want photos, and more, visit www.fjords.com. The next day I woke up at 8:30 a.m. A a break from the paddling. Until now, they to play with a small yellow sea kayak! Just You can also find more information about bit cold, but after the breakfast I jumped into believed the church was build between A.D. before I came to Mannheller, some seagulls other great adventures in Norway’s beauti- the kayak and paddled out of the shadow 1150 and 1200, but the latest samples from and an eagle had a fight. The eagle probably ful fjords. from the steep mountains. Another day with the wood show that it probably was build 50 tried to escape with a fish. clear blue sky, and no wind. Started at 10 to 60 years earlier. Around 1 p.m., I crossed At 6 p.m., I arrived at Kaupanger, tired a.m., and crossed the fjord to Marifjøra. Here the fjord and paddled along the west side of after five hours in the kayak without break. There’s no place like Norse Home ...

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JULY 2, 2010 • WWW.NORWAY.COM • NORWEGIAN AMERICAN WEEKLY 10 Ro o t s a n d Co nn e c t i o n s Norwegian American Weekly Photos of the Week Norwegian 101 Language practice with Heidi Håvan Grosch Summer Projects (Sommerarbeid)

When the sun (sol) shines and the weather (vær) turns warm, summer has arrived and along with it: outdoor proj- ects (utendørsprosjekter). For those who like to build, a well stocked toolbelt (et snekkerbelte) or tool box (en verktøykasse) is a neces- sity along with enough nails (spiker) and screws (skruer), a hammer (en ham- Photo: Heidi Håvan Grosch mer), a tape measure (et målebånd), a handsaw (en håndsag), a screwdriver (et hagekanne), a rake (en rive), a spade (en skrujern), pliers (en tang), and a chord- spade) and a lawn mower (en gressklip- less drill (en oppladbar drill). If you’re per), your chances of beating the weeds like my father (faren min) and husband (ugress) improve, however slightly. (mannen min) then you also need a piece Summer is also a time for indoor of scrap lumber (plankebit) and a pencil home-improvements (pusse opp) like (en blyant) to write your measurements painting (maling) and there’s that on- on. “Measure twice, cut once!” (Mål to going debate: oil-based paint (oljebasert ganger, kapp en gang!) maling) or water-based (vannbasert ma- ling)… use a paint roller (en malerulle) Photo courtesy of Carl Uno Hedlund Perhaps there are those who prefer Photo courtesy of Elaine Lovlie or a paint brush (en malerpensel)? Brothers Dean (standing) and Merne Carl Uno Hedlund, lifelong resident of to get dirt (jord) under their fingernails No matter what your chore of Hegge have been members of the Sons Brooklyn, NY was honored at a dinner (fingernegler) in the garden (hage) and, of Norway Normanna Lodge in Everett, at El Quijote Restaurant in Manhattan, like me, can’t resist a plant sale (plant- choice, there is nothing quite like the Wash. for a long time: Dean has been a when he was presented with the New esalg). With the right garden tools like satisfaction of a job well done (godt ut- member for 63 years, and Mern for 69 York State Grand Lodge’s DEDICAT- a wheelbarrow (en trillebår), a prun- ført jobb). Good luck! (Lykke til!) years! This photo was taken at the Cen- ED SERVICE AWARD by his Masonic ers (en hagesaks), a watering can (en tennial Anniversary Dinner for Sons of Lodge, Washington Lodge No. 21, of the Norway District 2 in May. First Manhattan District. Carl began his journey in Masonry in 1966. He was Want to be in our Photo of the Master of his Lodge during the 1970s, Trustee for several years during the Week? Email 1980s and has served the Lodge as Sec- [email protected] or mail your retary since 1996. Carl is also President photo with a caption. of the Leif Erikson Society of Brooklyn. The NAME Game We would love to include you! Congratulations, Carl! JULY 2: Kjartan, Kjellfrid JULY 5: Miriam, Mina The origin of Kjartan is the Celtic The Hebrew name Mirjam is presum- Muircheartach, in Irish Myrkjartan, which ably a predecessor to the name Maria. The means sjøkriger/pirate. The name Kjartan exact meaning is unclear, but it presumed is used frequently in Iceland, and in later to be skjønn/beautiful, skjønnhet/beauty. Lena called the airlines information desk years also in Norway. Mina is an abbreviated version of names Ole and inquired, “How long does it take to fly The feminine name Kjellfried may be that end with -mina, wusch as Wilhelmina, from Minneapolis to Fargo?” composed of the masculine name Kjetil which in turn comes from Wilhelm. “Just a minute,” said the busy clerk. (kjelehatt, hjelm/kettle hat, helmet) and and “Well,” said Lena, “if it has to go that fast, fridr (skjønnhet/beauty). JULY 6: No information available I think I’ll just take the bus.” Lena JULY 3: André, Andrea JULY 7: Håvard, Hulda André is a French version of Andreas, Håvard is composed of a common first the origin of which is Greek. Ané means syllable of Old Norse names: Hå and vardr/ Notable Norwegian Series mann/man, and andros is the genitive case vordr (vokter, verner/guard, protector). Hå of the noun. The name may be interpreted may derive from har (høy/tall). to mean mandig, djerv/manly, bold. There are varied opinions of the mean- The feminine name Andrea comes ing of the name Hulda. It may be Hebrew Gudrun Thorne-Thomsen from Andreas, and Andrine is a variation. and mean røyskatt/weasel, or may be a more recent name deriving from the adjec- Da v i d Mo e Andreas has a long tradition in Norway, and Juneau, Alaska dates back to the 1100s. tive huld (vennlig, yndig/friendly, lovely). The name Huld is also found in the sagas Gudrun Thorne-Thomsen was born in O’ the Sun and West O’ the Moon” contained JULY 4: Ulrik, Ulla where it was a heks/witch. Trondheim, Norway in 1873. She grew up lis- that tale and 21 other adaptations of the popular Ulrik is a German masculine name, tening and reading the Norwegian folk tales Norse folk tales. Gudrun lectured on folklore emanting from uodal, like the Old Norse JULY 8: Synnøva, Sunniva, Synne by Peter Christen Asbjørnsen and Jørgen Moe. and storytelling at the Carnegie Library School odal, meaning odel/property owned under Synnøve is a Norwegian form of Sun- Asbjørnsen and Moe first met at the Norderhov of Pittsburgh and the Western Reserve Library an alodial system. The second syllable was niva, as is Synne. Sunniva has become Ber- School in the summer of 1826, and began think- School. In 1923, she moved to Ojai, Calif. originally rih (mektig, hersker, rik/power- gen’s patron saint. The name was originally ing about publishing a collection of Norwegian where she served as principal and literature ful, ruler, rich). The feminine name Ulrikka the Old English Sunngifu, sun and gift. folk tales by storytellers all over Norway. They teacher until her retirement in 1936. She con- is formed from the masculine name. ended up writing a three-volume collection of tinued her storytelling and working with chil- folk tales that were popular in Norway and dren’s librarians, teaching them her craft. She were later used by Hans Christian Anderson as also wrote the book “The Sky Bed” published the basis for many of his stories. in 1944, about the Norwegian resistance to the Gudrun moved to America in 1888 when Nazis during World War II and “In Norway” What did you pay for that? she was 15 years old. She went to school to published by Viking Press in 1948. She died USD USD become a teacher and worked in Chicago as a in 1956. $1.99 $3.69 third-grade teacher at the Cook County Normal I once discussed with a friend of mine the School, the same school where John Dewey question, What makes a memorable teacher? For a 350 gram box of For a 350 gram box of was a faculty member. Her teaching method Of all the teachers we had in school, we came to Ideal Flatbrød Ideal Flatbrød was that of a story-teller that she began at the the conclusion that they had one thing in com- in Norway in the United States Chicago Public Library. She shared the old mon, they were all good storytellers. Gudrun Norse folk tales from Asbjørnsen and Moe that Thorne-Thomsen knew what she was doing she had learned as a child. Her first book, “East during her career as a teacher. NORWEGIAN AMERICAN WEEKLY • WWW.NORWAY.COM • JULY 2, 2010 Fa i t h a n d Re l i g i o n 11 In honor and memory of Just a minute Encouraging columns by the late Pastor Per W. Larsen, written for Norway Do you have a loved one or friend who has recently passed? Contact us at (206) 784-4617 or [email protected] to place an obituary free of charge. Times and now shared with the readers of the Norwegian American Weekly

Albert Junior Koltveit Give what you have May 17, 1931 - May 30, 2010 The energy level is not the same for ev- High or low energy level is not the ery individual. Some people can be on the most important thing, but what we are do- Albert Junior Kolt- ally losing Chicago Cubs, enjoying classi- go for hours and hours without rest. Others ing with our energy we have is. It is crucial veit passed away peace- cal music, writing letters to the editor, doing get exhausted with half the effort. They are that we don’t lose “the inner push” for ac- fully surrounded by N.Y. Times crosswords in pen, and being the not lazy, but their biological makeup is dif- complishment. Our talents have to be put loved ones May 30 after consummate wordsmith using polysyllabic ferent. If only we could remember that, our to use. We are responsible to our Maker for a blessedly short struggle words when a much simpler word would judgmental attitude towards low-energy what we are given (Matthew 25:14-30). with pancreatic cancer. suffice. people would change. High-energy people may spend their He was born May He is survived by his two daughters, I remember a Christian leader com- effort on empty pursuits and self-glory. 17, 1931— Syttende Berit and Erika, both of Seattle, Wash. and menting about one of his colleagues: “He Low-energy people may deny “the inner Mai/Norwegian Inde- his former wife, Annette Slupianek of S. is just plain lazy!” Today, after many years, push” and waste time and opportunities. pendence Day, to Albert Elgin, Ill.—as well as her family who still I don’t remember very much about the man In both cases, the result is the same: A life and Agnes Koltveit in counted him as a member of their family, with the hasty judgment but his colleague, without meaning. Pontiac, Ill. as the youngest of six children. plus scores of Illinois-based Koltveit family now dead, will always be remembered for We are all created for greatness! True Although always a farm boy at heart, members. He was preceded in death by his his wisom, his leadership, and his gracious greatness is what God intended us to be. Albert went off to the University of Illinois parents and siblings. Tremendous gratitude spirit. May we never lose that perspective. on a and earned four degrees in animal sciences, goes out to Dr. Thuan Ong of the Harbor- Never be fooled by people who are gravestone, I found this epitaph: “He did culminating in a DVM. He practiced large view Senior Clinic, the staff of Providence always on the run; they just may be disori- the very best with the possibilities he had.” and small animal medicine in Illinois before Home Health/Hospice, his AVMA friends, ented... That’s what life is all about. spending 26 years with the American Vet our friends, loved ones, and coworkers who Med Association, retiring in 1995 as Editor- helped us through this and everyone who Funeral Home in-Chief of the two journals. keeps reminding us of how special our dad He retired to Port Ludlow, Wash. to be was, especially his friends at Merrill Gar- SOlie and Crematory closer to his two daughters. During these dens, his final home. To say he is and will be Honoring • Caring • Serving years he touched many lives with his wit, missed is an understatement. charm, and genuine friendly nature. He spent Memorial service was held June 27 at 3301 Colby Ave. Everett, WA 98201 (425) 252-5159 his time cheering on his beloved but perpetu- Merrill Gardens in Seattle, Wash. Svend Hansen koNg olAv v’s kirke SjømANNSkirkeN The Norwegian Church in New York December 11, 1943 - June 23, 2010 317 east 52nd street (Betw. 1st & 2nd aves.) Svend S. Hansen, age 66, of West Elmira, tester. Svend was a lifelong member of the new york, ny 10022 N.Y., passed away June 23, 2010 at the Arnot Elks Lodge Post #1565 and the VFW Post # (212) 319-0370 • [email protected] Ogden Medical Center in Elmira. Svend was 1469. Svend loved all trains and his faithful Åpningstider: man - søn: 11-17 born Dec. 11, 1943 in Brooklyn, N.Y., son of companion dog, “Blue.” Svend is survived WWW.kjerka.com the late Frode and Emilie (Petersen) Severin- by his daughter Victoria (Robert) Hickey of Hansen. He was also preceded in death by Emery, S.D.; sons, William (Christine) Han- gudstjenester: gudStjeNeSte og SøNdAgSSkole 4. juli his devoted wife, Sara Aspinall Hansen in sen of Baldwinsville, N.Y. and Lawrence 1995. Svend served our country honorably (Lauren McKenna) Hansen of Manhattan, Gudstjeneste i new York: Hver søndag kl 11. Dette er en gudstjen- in the during Vietnam. N.Y.; sister, Linda (John) Hogg of Fla.; este spesielt tilrettelagt for familier med barn i alle aldre - men alle er selvsagt He retired from Suffolk County Department brother, Neils (Jeanne) Severin-Hansen of hjertelig velkommen. I tilknytning til disse gudstjenestene legger vi normalt også of Health after many years as a ground water North Carolina. opp til barneaktiviteter fra kl 13.00. NB! Alle søndagene i august feirer vi gudstjeneste kl. 17.

What’s happening: Grillfest på takterras- sen: Hver søndag kl. 19 f.o.m. søndag 20. juni t.o.m. søndag 29. au- gust. Gjennom hele sommeren har vi grillfest på takterrasen hver søndag (med forbehold om godt vær). Kom og opplev et hyggelig felleskap, god mat Photo: Ministry of Defense og flotte omgivelser på takterrassen L-R: Lieutenant Christian Lian, Quartermaster Andreas Eldjarn, 2nd Lt. Simen Tokle, and Captain vår! Donasjon: $15. Velkommen! Trond Bolle. sommeråpninGstider: f.o.m. 21. juni til Labor Day (6. sept): Alle dager: “They were… 11.00-17.00. (…continued from page 6) trygve Lie gaLLery: first to the families, friends and fellow sol- June has been the bloodiest month in Af- diers. Today Norway is hard hit. This is ghanistan since the invasion nine years ago. liminalitY: “Liminality” is an exhibition presenting the works “Liminoids” heavy, and it reminds us of the risks inher- In all 97 foreign soldiers have been killed so a collaborative project between Thale Fastvold and Tanja Thorjussen as well as ent in the mission. We are doing everything far this month. 313 foreign soldiers have been “Kanda Empat” photography/video/text by Fastvold and “Metamorphoses” col- killed in Afghanistan in the first six months in our power to prevent loss of life, but we lage/drawing/installation by Thorjussen.Liminality is a term originated in anthro- can not unfortunately cover ourselves fully, of 2010, compared to 520 throughout last something we are reminded today in a cruel year. A spokesman for the NATO-led force pology to describe in-between phases and rituals related to different life stag- way.” said the high casualties numbers in June is a es such as birth, coming of age and death. In this exhibition we will present Minister Faremo now travels to Afghan- result of the increased U.S. surge against the “Liminoids”, which is a self-made term meaning: liminal(ity) creature, place or istan to follow the caskets of the four fallen Taliban and other insurgents. time (here; captured/frozen). Here, liminal creatures and places are manifested Around Norway, flags were flown at soldiers home to Norway. through polaroid photo by Fastvold and drawings by Thorjussen. The Liminoids The Ministry of Defense reports that a half-staff as the country comes to grips with specialized team has now been established the loss of four of its soldiers. While Nor- are presented as pairs. On exhibit June 3-August 22. way mourns, debate about Norway’s mission and will be sent to Afghanistan to investigate www.trygveliegAllery.com what happened during the attack. in Afghanistan is looming in the near future.

JULY 2, 2010 • WWW.NORWAY.COM • NORWEGIAN AMERICAN WEEKLY 12 Ar t s a n d En t e r t a i n m e n t Singing Vikings are coming! Immigrant experiences and the press A review of Odd Lovoll’s “Norwegian Newspapers in PCNSA 101st annual Sangerfest in Salem, Ore. America: Connecting Norway and the New Land”

Pa c i f i c Co a s t No r w e g i a n Si n g e r s As s o c i a t i o n Ga r y Er i c k s o n Controversy was not without its humor. Sunburg, Minn. Lovoll shared a vignette involving one edi- Over 140 members of the Pacific Coast tor, Peer O. Strømme of Norden, who re- Norwegian Singers Association will be com- Professor Odd Lovoll’s newest book, lated how he and another editor, O.M. Kal- ing to Salem, Ore. for their 101st annual “Norwegian Newspapers in America: Con- heim of Amerika frequently sat together and “Sangerfest,” or “Song Festival,” July 8-10, necting Norway and the New Land,” extends composed their editorials. “He attacked me 2010. his exemplary body of work memorializing and Norden and I attacked him and Amerika. Men’s choruses from Bellingham, the Norwegian immigrant experience partic- We did not spare each other. But we read Wash. to San Diego, Calif., will be taking ipated in by more than 900,000 individuals. aloud for each other what we had written.” part in their Grand Concert which will be Lovoll’s research into the Norwegian Ameri- Controversy could sell newspapers. presented Friday, July 9 at 7:30 p.m., in the ment of “Doggdropen”(A Dewdrop) written can immigrant press involved an industry of Larger papers, such as Skandinavan, West Salem High School Auditorium. West by Norwegian contemporary gospel com- more than 280 Norwegian-American publi- Decorah Posten and Minneapolis Tidende, Salem High School is located at 1776 Titan poser, Gunstein Draugedalen. Flautist Kar- cations created between 1848 and the pres- come to the mind of the reader but Lovoll Drive, Salem, OR 97304. Tickets are $10 per en Bourgeois joins trumpeter Bob Merritt of ent day. His study traced the history and sig- resurrects the names and lives of many, person, and are available from members of Corvallis, Ore. in the song for chorus, “Den nificance of a secular Norwegian language many smaller publications, all of which were the Thorsmen or the Sons of Norway Thor fyrste sang”(The First Song). Additonal so- press on American soil. part of the mosaic of the Norwegian Ameri- Lodge in Salem, Ore. The Grand Concert loists will be heard in “This Land is Your “The mother tongue is the natural ba- can immigrant press. The papers grew in will be under the direction of Peter Butler of Land” and “America, the Beautiful.” sis of human association and organization,” numbers, the editors were mobile and Lovoll the Salem Thorsmen and Steve Jensen of the Orvin Sletten, Salem Sangerfest Chair- quotes Lovoll of Robert E. documented their stories of Bellingham Norweagian Male Chorus. man, states that special music during the Park in Park’s book, “The tedious but historically rel- Director Emeritus, Dr. Alf Lunder Knud- course of the evening will be offered by Immigrant Press and Its evant moves from paper to sen of Mukilteo, Wash. will be conducting the Eugene-based instrumental group Fos- Control.” Only through the paper, and name change to the concert Finale “Landkjenning” (Land- semgrimen, which performs authentic folk written language could im- name change. sighting), a short cantata by Edvard Grieg. dance music from Norway and Sweden as migrant populations of the Winnowing down of Other music programmed for the evening’s well as other tunes having Scandinavian ori- same nationality living in the Norwegian press be- event will include traditional Norwegian and gins. many parts of the United gan as early as World War Swedish male chorus music as well as other For further information please contact States be united. Lovoll’s I. The coming end of the various types and styles of contemporary Orvin Sletten at (503)581-7099, Bob Flu- introductory chapters proj- era of national Norwegian and sacred music. gum at (503)831-3953, or Roger Vinyard at ect the excitement of the American newspapers be- Among the concert soloists will be Stan (503) 559-8831. times, almost palpable, came obvious, lying within Watson of Albany singing a new arrange- concurrent with the energy the declining numbers of of experimentation as im- Norwegian-speaking, first generation immigrants and Find the perfect gift from the migrants of the 1840s and a subsequent shrinking comfort of your home at 1850s considered the pos- our online store, or if sibilities for creating news- readership. Fewer immi- you’re in the area, visit our papers written in their na- grants resulted in the bane E 801 Lauritzen Lane Waupaca, WI 54981 shop in Waupaca, Wisconsin! tive language. 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His The ethnic press reported, entertained, cre- research is of such depth and breadth that ated a bridge for immigrants to their former the fund of data from which he draws with What’s new in your neighborhood? Norwegian home, and served as a veileder remarkable facility, allows him to casually (guide) to immigrant assimilation. bring in, to reference simultaneous layers Is there a great Norwegian-American event State church leaders were present in the of tangential material. All of these relate to, coming up in your community? formative years, although Norwegian-Amer- sustain and describe his point with a com- ican editors nevertheless engaged contro- pleteness that would put a smile on a trial Know a great Norwegian versies with strong secular opinions. They lawyer’s face. who our readers should hear about? pointed their pens at religion, slavery, wom- The reviewer would recommend this en’s rights and politics, while Norwegian book to anyone with a sincere interest in Nor- Write an article for the immigrants fell on all sides of every issue. wegian immigrant history. Lovoll brings a Lovoll quotes LaCrosse, Wisc. immigrant fuller but wistful understanding to the expe- Norwegian American Weekly! editor Ferdinand Husher as complaining rience of Norwegian immigration, assimila- about the difficulty of putting out a newspa- tion and a wonderful era filled with so much Contact Christy at (800) 305-0217 per: “The longer one publishes a newspaper that needed reporting. or email [email protected] for details. and writes about people and events, the bet- ter one understands how extremely difficult Review by: Gary G. Erickson it is to stroke every man where he likes it the ISBN: 978-0-87351-772-0 most.” 20 years of... continuing to this day. 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NORWEGIAN AMERICAN WEEKLY • WWW.NORWAY.COM • JULY 2, 2010 In Yo u r Ne i g h b o r h o o d 13 “Trekkin’ with the Trolls” 20 years of international education Program between Fergus Falls, Minn. and Bergen, Norway Decorah’s 44th annual Nordic Fest promotes cross-cultural exchange for high school students

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With temperatures well below freezing, not even the cold could stop the celebration honoring the 20-year anniversary of two school families, Hillcrest Lutheran Academy of Fergus Falls, Minn. and the Danielsen vi- deregående skole of Bergen, Norway. In those 21 years, almost 550 students Photo courtesy of Bob Gjerde have lived on the Hillcrest campus in Fergus Hillcrest Lutheran Academy students celebrate Falls. The Danielsen students come for their Syttende Mai in Fergus Falls, Minn. junior year of high school and return to Ber- gen to graduate as seniors. There were four criteria they demanded: a It all goes back to the very foundations school with a Christ-centered education, a of the Church of the Lutheran Brethren, a strong Norwegian standing, boarding ac- Lutheran synod with a strong Norwegian commodations, and a quiet atmosphere. Photo courtesy of Vesterheim history being connected to Hans Nielsen Hillcrest met each one and the relationship Vesterheim welcomes back the re-enactment group, “Skjaldborg,” from Elk Horn, Iowa. Hauge a pastor of strong evangelical persua- began. Each year, 50 Norwegian students vie sion in Norway in the 1800s. Crown Prince for 30 places to come to the United States for Sp e c i a l Re l e a s e son; and The Depot Outlet. Olav and Princess Märtha of Norway visited one year of education. Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum Returning from Knox City, Miss., is there in 1939. At the time of the visit from Bergen by Sam Shoults and his . The In 1988, two members of the staff of Asbjørn Yesteboe and Arne Mikal Landro, Trolls, Vikings, woodworkers, painters, Viking longship called “Yrsa” is 27 feet long weavers, theatre productions, costumes, sto- the Danielsen videregående skole came to Hillcrest principal William Colbeck was and six and a half feet wide. Shoults will the United States, looking for a high school wrestling with a down turn in admissions at rytellers, and more—Vesterheim Norwegian- tell visitors about his many adventures, in- that would accept their students for one year. CONTINUES PAGE 12 American Museum will be a center of activ- cluding sailing “Yrsa” down the Mississippi ity during Decorah’s 44th Annual Nordic River. Sponsored by Viking Bank & Trust of Fest, “Trekkin’with the Trolls,” which kicks Decorah. off with opening ceremonies on Thursday Vesterheim welcomes back the re-enact- evening, July 22, and runs through Saturday, ment group, “Skjaldborg,” from Elk Horn, July 24. Vesterheim will have special events Iowa. “Skjaldborg” is an old Norse word that all day on Friday and Saturday, July 23 and means “fortress of shields.” Come and visit 24. their Viking camp in the museum’s Open Air Vesterheim’s “National Exhibition of Division to see how Vikings lived. They will Folk Art in the Norwegian Tradition” will be entertain with full combat demonstrations. on view July 17-24, 9 a.m. to5 p.m. daily. Sponsored by Voltmer Inc. of Decorah. Visitors can enjoy this exceptional exhibi- The museum’s Open Air Division will tion of knifemaking, rosemaling, weaving, come to life with the Living Heritage Dem- and woodworking by some of the best con- onstrators from Minnesota and Wisconsin. temporary American artists free-of-charge. Watch experts show their crafts of black- Many of the pieces will be for sale by silent smithing, figure carving, leather work, knife- auction. The exhibition is sponsored by Kate making, turning wooden plates and bowls, Rattenborg of Decorah with additional sup- chair-making, and more. Nordic Fest is a port from Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. celebration of the spirit of Scandinavia, and This year, the original children’s theatre includes fun activities for the whole family. production “The Secret Life of Trolls,” which Traditions, new and old, abound throughout is a collaboration between Vesterheim, Up- the weekend. There will be lively dancing, start Crow Theatreworks, and Arthaus, will challenging sporting events, delicious food, explore the much-maligned creatures trolls. and lots of other entertainment. To learn The program is sponsored by Sons of Nor- more about other aspects of the fest, call the way, Valdres Lodge #1-503; T-Bocks (Mike “troll-free” hotline at (800) 382-FEST, or and Dominique Bockman); Beta Sigma Phi check out the Nordic Fest website at www. Beta Tau; Helen Basler; Sondra and John nordicfest.com. Carver; Betty and Larry Danielson; Duane For more information about Vesterheim W. Fenstermann; Karen and James Gray; Jon Norwegian-American Museum, visit www. and Mary Hart; Marilyn Wahlberg; David vesterheim.org, or call (563) 382-9681. and Brenda Carlson; Bob and Marilyn Lar- 50 years of... Frodesen’s birthday, May 13. Inga Frodesen (…continued from page 14) Guild has raised money by sponsoring events as the Norse Home Salmon Barbecue, lun- of the Inga Frodesen Guild. Lovely long- cheons, fashion shows, and more. For years, stemmed pink roses were presented to Anne the guild treated residents to fresh strawberry Marie, president, and all past presidents and waffles on Valentine’s Day, provided flowers officers of the guild. Special recognition was on Mother’s Day, and the annual Christmas also given to Sissel Almaas Peterson who Party Luncheon and Auction. At the 50th has served as secretary for 25 years and Jean Anniversary celebration, the Guild donated Bennett who has been treasurer and Sunshine $3,000 towards a van that would be wheel- Chair and Editor of the Membership Book chair accessible. for several years. Ruth Pearson, daughter of Inga Frodesen did much to instill a pride guild founder Haldis Jules, and Konrad Uri, in the Norwegian community for its peo- President of the Norse Home Board of Di- ple, their culture and traditions. As Henry rectors, were present. Melissa Koch painted M. Jackson, U.S. Senator from Washington the Norwegian mural in the coffee lounge of State, wrote in 1963, “I don’t know of any- Norse Home and the lovely 50th Anniver- one in the Northwest who has taken such a sary banner. keen interest in preserving the rich cultural Inga Frodesen Guild has been active and domestic traditions of Norway as Mrs. since its inception. Each year the guild do- Frodesen.” nates $300 to the Endowment Fund on Inga

JULY 2, 2010 • WWW.NORWAY.COM • NORWEGIAN AMERICAN WEEKLY 14 No r w e g i a n He r i t a g e 50 years of the Inga Frodesen Guild Recognizing the years of service by one of Seattle’s oldest Norwegian-American guilds

Photo: Bjørg Helgerud Andersen/Drammens Tidene Jim Heg looks through family documents at the inn where his great-great-grandfather was born in Lier, Photo: Solveig Lee Norway. Members of the Inga Frodesen Guild are all smiles at the 50th anniversary celebration. The guild is named in honor of Inga Frodesen, one of the most influential women in the Norwegian-American com- Returning... munity in the Pacific Northwest in the 20th century. (…continued from page 1) wandering the halls of the inn. He stops to look at the picture of the colonel and the So l v e i g Le e the car warm for the diplomat and his com- pamphlet that describes his life. Heg is one Mount Vernon, Wash. pany. of the most famous people ever to hail from “It’s hard to live up to his image,” Mr. Lier. The 50th anniversary of the Inga Frode- editor of the Døtre av Norge newspaper, and Heg said, referring to both Hans Christian Our question arises. What made this sen Guild of Norse Home took place in the a good cook. Throughout her life, Inga gave Heg’s legacy as a war hero and great lead- young man from Lier so famous in Ameri- large dining hall of Norse Home in Seattle on unselfishly of her time and talent to others, er and the sheer size of the statue where he ca? May 23. They not only recognized the dedi- often lending a helping hand and encourag- stands looming at the top of a hill. cation of the work of guild members through ing others. Inga was recognized as a inspi- It’s hard for his wife, Janet, to capture Lier, May 17, 1840 the years; it highlighted Inga Humlebek rational leader. the moment with Heg next to the man in The spring finally arrives in Lier, and Frodesen for whom the guild was named. The Inga Frodesen Guild was organized bronze. The statue, made by Norwegian- the Heg family boards Emilie – the ship that The pink roses? Inga loved the poem,“Gi Jan. 11, 1960, to honor Inga Frodesen, the American sculptor , depicts Heg will take them to America. Even Heg has meg en blomst mens jeg lever.” After Inga “Mother of Norse Home,” founder of the in a uniform. His head is bare, and his look thought about emigrating for years. He is a had a severe stroke in 1957, guild found- original 19 guilds (21 at one time) which rests somewhere on the Lier river below. Haugian (part of a lay movement, built on er Haldis Jules and devoted friends chose helped support the retirement home before When the statue was unveiled in 1925, sev- Nils Christian Hauge’s teaching) and longs to give Inga “a rose while she was living.” and after its completion in 1957. eral thousand people joined in a grand cel- for the religious freedom he believes he will As the beauty in the life of Inga Humlebek The Norwegian immigrant’s dream back ebration with the Ameri- never get in Lier. Friends Frodesen reached out in life, the rose sym- in the 1920s was to build a comfortable and can ambassador and of the family have already bolizes the love she gave to all. beautifully-located Norwegian retirement other prominent guests. traveled to Wisconsin and Inga Humlebek emigrated to Seattle in home in Seattle, governed by Norwegians. It It made the front page of report back about all the 1909 at the age of 20. Like many others who is said that Inga’s spirit and enthusiasm were the local newspaper, the possibilities “over there.” came to America, Inga took care of a fam- the driving forces behind this special proj- Drammens Tidende. Their destination will be ily’s children. Inga worked for the Stewart ect. Inga Frodesen helped locate the site on It’s not the first time Wisconsin, where they family who lived on Vashon Island. In 1915, Phinney Ridge across from Woodland Park. the great-great grandson know there is already an she sailed home to visit her family. Another At that time, a ferris wheel stood on those has visited a statue of established Norwegian Norwegian, Frode Frodesen, was also return- grounds. The park lay to the east, with Bal- the famous Norwegian- colony. ing home on the same ship to visit family. lard, Magnolia, the Olympic Mountains and American, whom be- The oldest son, Hans The trip resulted in no less than a “shipboard Puget Sound to the west. This was the first came a model for many Christian, is 11 years old romance.” Both stayed in Norway for the retirement home to get FHA funding. to follow after his heroic and has just completed summer, and then returned to America on the On Sunday, Kaaren Sterlington stat- efforts during the Civil his last day of classes at same boat. The couple was married Oct. 16, ed, “Thank you, Inga, for all.” To be sure, War. The couple visited the local school. From the 1915 by Pastor Hans A. Stub of Immanuel the afternoon was a time to thank Inga, the Lier for the first time in sale of the inn, the Heg Lutheran Church. “Mother of Norse Home,” and those who Inga was very gifted, musically as well followed for their support of the Home. 2004, and this past sum- Photo courtesy of James Heg family brings along more as in writing and speaking. She was a solo- Norse Home’s executive director Jennifer mer they went to see Colonel Hans Christian Heg is remem- money than most Nor- Heg’s sharp figure both in bered for his heroic efforts during the wegian emigrants, and ist on the radio program sponsored by Lun- Jorgensen presented a certificate to Anne Madison and Muskego, . this will be a good start- dquist-Lilly, a men’s clothing store in down- Marie Steiner, the daughter of Inga Frodesen Wis., where his memory ing point for a new life in town Seattle. She wrote poems, skits, was CONTINUES PAGE 13 is also honored. America. The ship makes When Mr. Heg and his company arrive a stop in in Sweden, where the at Heg’s old Inn at the historic Lier Bygdetun future Americans buy iron to take along on museum, Jim is out of the car almost before the trip. They have heard they will get a good it comes to a complete stop. price for it in the new country. He has been looking forward to coming The Atlantic crossing to New York takes to Lier on this particular day. It is exactly 11 weeks. The family live under poor condi- 180 years ago that his great-great grandfa- tions, and illnesses are rampant onboard Em- ther was born in this very house. The old red ilie. However, the whole Heg family of six house was formerly an inn run by the Heg survives the rough voyage. It’s already fall family. Today, it’s part of a museum. Hans when they arrive in Muskego, Wis. where Christian Heg lived there with his father, they find their friends from Lier. To get from Even, and his mother, Sigrid, until they emi- New York to Wisconsin, they traveled by riv- grated to America when Hans Christian was ers, canals and the great lakes to reach their 11 years old. The 180th anniversary is the final destination. reason Mr. Heg chose this December morn- Once in Muskego, Even Heg quickly ing to return to Lier. becomes a leader in the Norwegian immi- “This is a fantastic day for us. It’s a grant community, and establishes both an great honor to be here on this very day,” Jim Inn in his barn, and later the first Norwegian said, clearly touched by the significance of church on Norway Hill in Wisconsin. the history surrounding him. “It gives an ex- Hans Christian Heg is a young boy, but tra dimension to our life here in Norway to involved like his father, and soon ready to Photos: Solveig Lee know that my ancestors lived here.” chase the American dream. Left: A cake decorated in pink roses to honor Inga Frodesen, the namesake of the guild. Right: Anne He’s clearly proud of his family after To be continued in the July 9 issue. Marie Steiner (daughter of Inga Frodesen and the current guild president) with Konrad Uri, President of the Norse Home Board of Directors. NORWEGIAN AMERICAN WEEKLY • WWW.NORWAY.COM • JULY 2, 2010 Re s e a r c h a n d Ed uc a t i o n 15 naturally nordic... Calendar of Events (…continued from page 3) The evolution of cod liver oil production has come a long way then. on Norway.com Today, we follow one of the small boats, or “sjark” as they are called in Norway, on For more information on these and other events visit us at: its fishing trip to supply the Arctic cod liv- www.norway.com/calendar.asp ers. When researching where to get the best Does your organization have an event coming up? livers for cod liver oil, one realizes that by Would you like to have it added to our events calendar? Send an email to Christy at [email protected] or give us a call at (206) 784-4617. working with fishermen who go out for one day at a time you can depend on getting the 7 Lag Stevne freshest fish possible. After watching the fish being brought July 14-17 Olaf Engvig lecture at Hall of Nations in, you will notice that only Arctic cod are Winona, Minn. Photo: Frithjof Fure/Innovation Norway July 10 being harvested. To minimize the impact on The annual 7 Lag Stevne meets at Win- Stockfish drying in Å in Lofoten. San Diego, Calif. the Arctic Ocean’s plentiful and diverse eco- On July 10, Olaf Engvig will give a lecture ona State University. Featuring classes, system, the fishermen have adopted a fish- remove saturated fats. on “From Viking to Victorian: exploring genealogical research, film and musi- ing style that only brings in cod, leaving all The oil is then filtered to remove stearic the use of iron in ship building” at Hall of cal entertainment, banquet and bunad other fish unharmed. It is also reassuring to acid. The next filtration is through a 100 per- Nations, International Cottages at Balboa parade, puppet show, dance instruction, see that the cod that is caught is day are of cent natural bentonite earth filter to remove Park, at 6:30 p.m. Engvig is a Maritime and area tours. In addition, we will be the same size and health as those caught a metals such as iron and copper. The oil also Researcher, Historian and Author. Every- celebrating the centennial for the Toten century ago. The cod is vigorous and plump goes through a proprietary filtration process one is welcome to this free event. Please Lag, Hadeland Lag, and Landingslag. See showing that life in the Arctic Ocean is abun- to remove potential earth residue, and any go to www.houseofnorway.net for more www.7lagstevne.com or call Narv Som- dant and healthy. The fisherman are paid ex- transition metals and oxidative particles. information. dahl at (952) 831-4409. tra to save the entire fish, including the liv- Once the oil-rich livers are removed New York ers, and bring them to shore whole. from the fish, the cleaned cod are trucked out IOWA This fact is also supported by research- Scandinavian Night with the Mets to the ancient drying areas, where they will Nordic Fest 2010 ers from the University of Tromsø, who be hung out to dry in the wind, the same way July 22-24 August 28 study fish levels every 6 months and issue Flushing, N.Y. it has been done for over 10,000 years. The Decorah, Iowa fishing quotas together with the Norwegian dried codfish is called stockfish, a healthy, Join the New York Mets as we celebrate Trolls, Vikings, woodworkers, painters, government. fresh commodity absolutely free from arti- those with Scandinavian heritage! Sit to- weavers, theatre productions, costumes, The harvesting of the livers begins just ficial additives and created almost entirely gether with fellow Scandinavians, friends, storytellers, and more—Vesterheim Nor- a few feet away from dock. In line with the from “fresh air and love” alone. The produc- and family in designated Big Apple Re- wegian-American Museum will be a center mission to operate in an environmentally re- tion process is resource friendly and beyond served and Promenade Reserved seats at of activity during Decorah’s 44th Annual sponsible manner, the fishermen utilize 100 all doubt, the least energy-demanding food a discounted price. To purchase your tick- Nordic Fest, “Trekkin’with the Trolls,” percent of the Arctic cod for either human or manufacturing procedure in the world. ets, contact Laura Kelly at (718) 559-3107 which kicks off with opening ceremonies animal consumption. It has long been a Norwegian tradition or [email protected]. See you there! on Thursday evening, July 22, and runs The raw livers are cut from the fish and that children, after the age of one, take a little through Saturday, July 24. Vesterheim directly placed into extraction chambers. oregon cod liver oil every day to keep them well. . will have special events all day on Friday From this point on, the oil is never exposed Research shows that children taking fish oils Junction City’s Scandinavian Festival and Saturday, July 23 and 24. For more in- to oxygen, dramatically minimizing rancid- can look forward to increased support for formation about this great family-friendly August 12-15 ity and facilitating the taste of pure health. brain and eye development, memory, learn- Junction City, Ore. event, call (800) 382-FEST or visit www. With the very short time from catch to pro- ing and focus. nordicfest.com. Since 1961, the people of Junction City, cessing and the continual use of nitrogen To help bring this healthy tradition to Ore. have celebrated their rich Scandina- environments, freshest cod liver oil can be America, Nordic Naturals offers fish oils for Maine vian heritage by transforming the down- made. the North American market. “Sharing ex- town area into a charming old world town. Hummerfest and Golf Tournament Once the oil has been extracted from the ceptionally fresh and pure cod liver oil with Offering cultural entertainment and activ- July 31-August 1 cod livers, it’s degummed using flash expo- the world has been our goal for the last 10 ities in the authentic Scandinavian spirit, Bailey Island, Maine sure to hot water, a process which removes years. We intend to continue to bring ‘the this four-day event pays homage to the Maine Nordmenn #3-664 will hold their unwanted compounds such as gums, phos- great taste of pure health’ for many years to Nordic countries. For more information, annual Hummerfest from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. pholipids, and proteins. Soon after, the fish come,” says founder Joar Opheim. visit www.scandinavianfestival.com or on Saturday, July 31, 2010, at the home of oil is cooled to 3°C in order to collect and call (541) 998-9372. Charlie and Sally Abrahamson on Bailey large part to a bilateral agreement on re- Island. Come and enjoy lobster or steak, South Dakota New counselor... potato, tossed salad, corn on the cob, but- (…continued from page 3) search and technology cooperation signed ter, rolls, and delicious desserts, fun on Opdalslag Festival five years ago. the beach, games, and prizes. Price is $30 September 11-12 Dr. Berit Johne, who will be leaving the po- “Key topics during my term in Wash- for adults and $15 for children. Contact Centerville, S.D. sition after four eventful and fruitful years. ington have included polar research, global Sally at (207) 833-2419 or uffdamobile@ Descendants of the Oppdal region in Nor- The task of the Counselor for Science is health, and energy and climate research,” yahoo.com. The following day, golfers way are invited to join in the fun of the to strengthen research ties between Norway says Dr. Johne, “and these will continue to are invited to the Maine Nordmenn 2010 Opdalslag Festival, which will take place and the United States, as well as between be essential in the years ahead.” She reports Golf Tournament at Natanis Golf Course at Scandia Lutheran Church in Center- Norway and Canada. The United States is that the Americans find bilateral coopera- in Vassalboro. Contact Bob Boylestad at ville, S.D. To download a registration the most important individual country for tion with Norway to be straightforward and (207) 828-5710 or [email protected]. form, visit www.fellesraad.org, and click Norwegian international research collabora- non-bureaucratic, and is pleased at the rise in on Opdalslag. Contact Evy at (308) 237- tion. co-publication between Norwegian and U.S. Minnesota 5651 or [email protected]. Dr. Aukrust will be leaving his position researchers. as Executive Director of the Division for In- Dr. Johne believes it is now best to focus Norway Day Washington, D.C. novation at the Research Council of Norway, on expanded collaboration between Norwe- July 11 Norse Soul: the legacy of Edvard a position he views as excellent preparation gian actors and the top U.S. research groups. Minneapolis, Minn. Munch, social democracy, old myths, for his coming responsibilities in Washing- She also hopes to see these institutions more Norway Day at 801 Minnehaha Avenue in anarchy and death longings ton. fully integrated into multilateral collabora- Minneapolis begins at 10:30 with a wor- June 12-October 17 “There is tremendous potential for re- tive activities with other countries that are ship service, Children’s Barnetog parade Norwegian contemporary art from the search collaboration between the United developing rapidly and investing heavily in at 12:50 p.m., followed by an afternoon 1930’s until today represented through a States and Norway in many areas,” asserts research. of singers, dancers, and Norwegian mu- broad selection of works taken from only Dr. Aukrust. “Since available resources are Dr. Johne has helped to turn the Transat- sic until 3:45 drawings for prizes. Arts four artists: Arne Ekeland (1908-94), limited, however, we must be selective and lantic Science Week annual conference into and craft demonstrations and ethnic and Marianne Heske (b. 1946), Bjarne Mel- focus on a small number of effective mea- a key meeting place that attracts both Nor- American foods available all day. For gaard (b. 1967) and Marthe Thorshaug (b. sures that can be realized within existing wegian and North American researchers and more information, contact Shirley at even- 1977) at the Katzen Art Center. For more frameworks.” research policy-makers – a legacy now to be [email protected]. information, visit www.norway.org. The departing Counselor for Science, entrusted to Dr. Aukrust as the new Coun- Dr. Berit Johne, can attest to the significant selor for Science. What’s happening in your neighborhood? progress in research collaboration between For more information, visit www.nor- Norway and the United States – thanks in way.org or www.forskningsradet.no. 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