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Vol. 121, No. 5 February 5, 2010 7301 Fifth Avenue NE Suite A, Seattle, WA 98115 Tel (800) 305-0217 • www.norway.com $1.50 per copy Online News Dateline Oslo King and Queen to attend Olympics Convicted of illegal Their Majesties will dumping in Oslo Fjord be in Vancouver, The Norwegian Geotechnical Institute (NGI) and state enter- B.C. for the first prise Secora were convicted of week of the Winter illegal dumping of toxic waste Games in Bunnefjorden. Two Secora employees admitted to dump- Ja k e Mo e ing the material, and were Editor in Chief given a sentence for 30 days in jail each, as well as a fine of Their Majesties King Harald NOK 3 million for the compa- V and Queen Sonja will be trav- nies. Oslo Harbor was charged eling to the 2010 Winter Olym- in the case, but acquitted on all pic Games, and will be in British counts. Columbia for the first week of the (NRK) competitions. The Olympics take place Feb. 13-28. The Royal Couple will be Commonweal Theatre visiting the Winter Games during a announces Ibsen Festival week that features some of the big- gest events in the entire Olympics, Photo courtesy of Whistler Blackcomb Commonweal Theatre an- WhistlerBlackcomb, which is hosting alpine ski racing, luge, and bobsled events for the Winter Olympics, was founded by nounced its 13th annual Ib- CONTINUES PAGE 6 Franz Wilhelmsen from Trondheim, Norway. sen Festival in Lanesboro, Minn. April 16-18, 2010. The festival will feature Ibsen’s It takes a village to A labor of love penultimate work, “John Ga- briel Borkman,” the story of a build a shanty Gudbjørg and banker imprisoned for misuse Dan Chesnut Concordia Nordic Language Villages of investor funds and obsessed restore an with recapturing his former Staff hits the ice in Minnesota power. Details for the Ibsen ancestral farm into Festival can be found online at a peaceful retreat www.ibsenfest.com. (Commonweal Theatre) Ch r i s t y Ol s e n Fi e l d Copy Editor

What’s inside? Gudbjørg Dybing Chesnut left News 2-3 Norway in 1964 to work for the Royal Norwegian Consulate Gen- Photo: Dybing Farm Business 4 Gudbjørg Dybing Chesnut has brought new life to Dybing Farm. Sports 5 CONTINUES PAGE 14 Op-Ed 6-7 Norwegian Olympians take to Taste of Norway 8 Sun Valley trails Travels to Norway 9 Seven members of Roots & Connections Photo: Leslee Lane Hoyum 10 Valerie (aka Magna) Borey and Sarah (aka Hannah) Hansen brave the wet and Norway’s Nordic Faith & Religion cold Jan. 24 in front of the Nordic Language Villages Immersion Shanty on 11 Medicine Lake in Plymouth, Minn. team train at Nordic Arts & Entertainment 12 Center Le s l e e La n e Ho y u m In Your Neighborhood 13 Rockford, Minn. Norwegian Heritage To n y Ev a n s 14 “Det finnes ikke dårlig vær, weekend in the Nordic Immersion Idaho Mountain Express Research & Education 15 bare dårlige klær,” is a well-known Village Art Shanty, built and hosted Cross-country skiers may see Norwegian adage. It simply means, by Concordia Nordic Language some faster-than-usual red jerseys Photo: David N. Seelig “One doesn’t have bad weather, Villages staff at the seventh annual coursing around the Sun Valley Gold medal hopeful Petter Northug $1 = NOK 5.8546 just bad clothes.” And that was Art Shanty Project (ASP) on Nordic Center this week and next. and coach Steinar Mundal at the Sun updated 2/1/10 especially true on Norwegian Valley Nordic Center. CONTINUES PAGE 13 CONTINUES PAGE 5 ntB 2 No r g e - uK e N s o m g i K K Nyheter på Nettet For få gullkandidater blant kvinnene - En klimabølle Stormen «Ask» kan – Kan være en god løsning I Norges OL-tropp på 99 utøvere fi nnes det bare KrF-leder Dagfi nn Høybråten blåse bilen din av veien Til tross for store protester vedtok Troms slaktet Regjeringens fylkesting i desember i fjor å legge ned to gullmedaljekandidater på kvinnesiden klimainnnsats i Stavanger på Vågsfjord videregående skole i Skånland, som har et levende samisk skolemiljø. Sko- 29. januar nrk NRK len har totalt 100 skoleelever. Kommunene aF t e n p o s t e n Evenes, Tjeldsund og Skånland ønsker imi- Norge sender 99 utøver til Vancouver, Regjeringen ynder å framstille Norge dlertid å starte opp en privat videregående - av disse er 25 kvinner. Basert på vinterens som en mønsterelev i miljøklassen. Det vit- skole i området som skal være en samisk prestasjoner er det bare to av dem som kan ner om et forvridd selvbilde, sa Høybråten i ressursskole. – Hvis man fi nner gode løs- regnes som gullkandidater: Marit Bjørgen og sin tale som åpnet konferansen for 285 KrF- ninger innenfor det som er lovens bestem- Helene Olafsen. lokalpolitikere fra hele landet. melser, så synes jeg at det er en interessant Det er alt for få synes toppidrettssjef Ifølge KrF-lederen er Norges utslipp av tankegang som kan være en god løsning Jarle Aambø. klimagasser per innbygger blant de høyeste for en slik problemstilling, sier Samemister - På vintersiden skulle vi gjerne hatt i verden, selv når utslippene fra oljeeksport Rigmor Aasrud til NRK Sámi Radio. fl ere kvinner, sier han. holdes utenfor. Det gleder ordføreren i Tjeldsund kommune. (NRK) Han ser fl ere årsaker som gjør at Norge -Skal vi lykkes krever det at vi justerer – Hvis vi får videreføre skolen sånn som den har vært, så vil ikke sender fl ere kvinnelige medaljekandi- selvbildet, og innser at vi ikke er en møn- jo det være det beste alternativet, sier Bjørnar Pettersen. Gutt (15) knivstukket i kirke i Oslo dater til OL. sterelev, men tvert i mot miljøklassens klim- En 15 år gammel gutt ble knivstukket i Sin- - Det er mange faktorer som spiller inn. abølle, 11. februar skal de tre samarbeidskommunene i et møte med sen kirke i Oslo på 28. januar. Han er ikke Det er kulturelle ting, og så handler det om Foto: Gauldal kommune nettside -Norge ligger nå 7 prosent høyere enn Sametinget og Kunnskapsdepartementet for å diskutere en slik løsn- livstruende skadet. – Vi har pågrepet den hvordan enkelte særforbund prioriterer sitt Kan Marit Bjørgen ta gull for Norge i det vi er forpliktet til etter Kyoto-avtalen. ing. Departmentet er villig til å lytte til kommunenes ønsker. Vancouver? antatte gjerningsmannen, en 39 år gammel arbeid. Vi må hele tiden jobbe med å få en Mens land som Tyskland og Storbritannia – I prinsippet er det fylkene som driver de videregående jevnere fordeling, sier Aambø. mann, men vi kan ikke utelukke fl ere gjern- Hun skulle gjerne sett fl ere kvinner i klarer sine forpliktelser. Det samme gjør Marit Bjørgen har vært på pallen i ver- skolene i Norge, men vi har eksempler på at kommunene har over- ingsmenn, sier operasjonsleder Finn Belle OL. Sverige, som overoppfyller forpliktelsene denscupen seks ganger denne sesongen og tatt ansvaret for de videregående skolene. Vi lytter gjerne kom- i Oslo politidistrikt til NTB. 15-åringen er - Vi har jo mange fl ere gutter enn jenter. med 13 prosent kan ta gull i fl ere øvelser i OL. Helene Olaf- sendt til Ullevål universitetssykehus for Vi skulle gjerne hatt fl ere jenter på høyere Høybråten sa at KrF vil kjempe for at munenes planer, så får vi se hva som kommer ut av møtet, sier sen er regjerende verdensmester i snøbrett- behandling. Mannen ble arrestert i en leil- nivå, og ikke minst fl ere jenter som deltar. 2010 skal bli starten på et tiår der utviklingen statssekretær i Kunnskapsdepartementet, Lisbeth Rugtveit. ighet på Grønland i Oslo sentrum. Kniven cross og har også tatt fl ere verdenscupseire i snur. – Vi reiser med godt mot og tror vi fi nner en god løsning på som ble brukt er heller ikke funnet. vinter. -Der Norge for alvor satser på ny forny- English Synopsis: Of Norway’s 99 athletes dette, sier ordfører i Tjeldsund, Bjørnar Pettersen. (NTB) Men for mange andre kvinner er veien bar energi. Der vi for alvor legger til rette on their way to Vancouver for the Olympics, til verdenstoppen lang. for at det skal lønne seg for folk å velge only 25 are women. Of these 25, only two - Taliban har hatt hemmelige møter med - Det er fortsatt sånn at vi er langt unna miljøvennlig. Og der Norge tar jobben med å likestilling i norsk idrett. Vi trenger å stimul- are considered gold medal contenders: Marit Eide Bjørgen and Helene Olafsen. Top sports redusere egne utslipp. ere og tilrettelegge bedre for å få fl ere jenter director Jarle Aambø says that this is a English Synopsis: Dagfi nn Høybråten, Taliban-ledere har hatt hemmelige samtaler til satse på toppidrett, sier Marit Breivik som cultural thing, and must be changed. Christian Democratic (KrF) party leader, med FNs spesialutsending til Afghanistan, er coach for lagidrettene i Olympiatoppen. nordmannen Kai Eide, sier en FN-tjen- called Norway a “climate bully.” estemann. Den anonyme tjenestemannen forteller at Eide møtte ledere for Talibans Kongehuset med egen Quetta-råd i Dubai 8. januar. – De spurte Justisdepartementet: - Mulla Krekar om det var mulig å få til samtaler som tV-kanal på Youtube kunne lede til forhandlinger. De ønsket skal ut av Norge beskyttelse, slik at de kunne tre ut i of- Kongehuset etablert sin Regjeringen vil sende mulla fentligheten. De ønsket ikke å forsvinne egen YouTube-kanal på steder som Bagram-fengselet, sier FN- Krekar ut av landet så fort kilden. Reuters skriver at det er første gang aF t e n p o s t e n som mulig, men en mulig slike samtaler har funnet sted med Talibans dødsstraff i Irak hindrer dette øverste ledere. Afghanske myndigheter På 26. januar kom kongehusets offi sielle inviterte Talibanske opprørere til å delta i kanal på nett. Der ligger det blant annet vid- et eldreråd for å fi nne en mulig vei ut av eosnutter fra kronprins Haakons’ besøk på vg ne t t konfl ikten. det årlige møtet for Verdens økonomiske fo- (NTB) rum i Davos denne uken. Skyting mot leiligheten til Krekar og – Dette er kongehusets egen kanal hvor hans familie endrer ikke Regjeringens stand- Thorleif Karlsen er død det vil bli lagt ut videoer både med konge- punkt i arbeidet med en utsendelse av den Den kjente politimannen Thorleif Karls- paret og kronprinsparet, sier assisterende omstridte mullaen. Men returneres Krekar til en fra Stavanger døde på 31. januar på kommunikasjonssjef Sven Gj. Gjeruldsen Irak nå, vil han bli tiltalt for terrorisme av Foto: NRK Stavanger Universitetssykehus. Karlsen ved Slottet til NTB. irakiske myndigheter. ble landskjent som politiinspektør i Oslo, I tillegg til fi lm i tilknytning til Davos - Iraks utenriksminister var på besøk før Irak. At det er grupperinger der som vil ham med ansvar for trafi kken, fra 1954 til 1980. ligger det også ute videoer fra Dignity Day, jul. Han var tydelig på hva som ventet Krekar til livs er ikke noe nytt, sier Lønseth. Ha ga ut fl ere bøker med tema fra trafi kken fra kronprinsens besøk i Botswana i novem- hvis han returneres til Irak. Dømmes han for Regjeringen forstår at nordmenn har og arbeidet sitt i politiet Mange kjente ham ber i fjor, fra kongehusets offi sielle nettside terrorisme, straffes han med døden. Siste ek- vanskeligheter med å forstå hvorfor en mann også som “Tango-Karlsen” i radioprogram- og fra kongehusets barnesider på nett. sempelet på at Irak gir dødsstraff for terror- som Krekar får gå fritt rundt i Norge. met “Trafi kk og musikk” som ble sendt på – Det vil kommer fl ere fi lmer, blant isme er Kjemiske Ali, sier statssekretær Pål - Vi har sagt det hele tiden, at mannen NRK på 60- og 70-tallet. Tilsammen skal annet glimt fra kongehusets historie, lover Lønseth i Justisdepartementet til VG Nett. bør settes i forvaring av hensyn til samfun- han ha opptrådt i programmet 973 ganger. Gjeruldsen. - Vi forstår frustrasjonen til folk som nets sikkerhet, sa Frp-leder Siv Jensen til VG Thorleif Karlsen fylte 100 år i desember i I tillegg til dagens medlemmer av ikke forstår hvorfor denne mannen ikke er Nett. fjor. kongefamilien kan det dermed bli gjensyn sendt ut av Norge. Den føler også jeg på. Til det svarer Lønseth følgende til VG (NRK) med kong Olav og kronprinsesse Märtha, og Mulla Krekar er uønsket her. Regjeringens Nett: til og med klipp fra kong Haakon og dron- målsetning er å få returnert ham til Irak så - Vi har ikke noen hjemmel for å fengsle For kaldt for skole ning Mauds dager. fort som mulig. personer som ikke har gjort noe straffbart. På Verdal og Namsos, sendte fl ere enn 700 Fra før av har kronprinsparet etablert seg - Men vi utleverer ikke mennesker til Krekar er aldri dømt for å ha gjort noe krim- elever hjem. - Vi hadde ti klasserom under både på Twitter og på Facebook. Der legger land hvor de risikerer å bli henrettet. Vi job- inelt i Norge, dermed kan han heller ikke 17 grader, men ingen under 11, sier rektor både kronprins Haakon og kronprinsesse ber intenst med denne saken og har en tett fengsles. Det er mange mennesker man kan si Kjartan Høstland. - Jeg setter ikke pris på at Mette-Marit ut personlige meldinger til dialog med irakiske myndigheter, men vi må bør fengsles av hensyn til samfunnets sikker- vi er nødt til å sende hjem elever, men jeg folket, og får direkte tilbakemeldinger. ha en garanti om at Krekar ikke vil bli dømt het - for eksempel kriminelle gjengmedlem- gleder meg til den nye skolen skal bygges Flere europeiske kongehus, blant annet til døden før vi returnerer ham, sier Lønseth. mer. det britiske, har også kanaler på YouTube. Advokat Brynjar Meling uttalte på 25. om to år, da er ikke dette lenger et problem, English Synopsis: Mulla Krekar, who was avslutter Høstland. januar at hvis angrepet hadde noe med hans Er du blant de mange som tenker på å English Synopsis: On Jan. 26, the Royal klients situasjon i Nord-Irak, så ville det involved in a shooting in his Oslo apartment, (Adressa) kjøpe motorvarmer eller startkabler til bilen Palace launched their own TV channel on øke sannsynligheten for at utvisningsved- is wanted out of Norway by the Norwegian YouTube, featuring videos of the King and government back to his home country of akkurat nå? taket ikke kan gjennomføres. Det avviser Queen, and the Crown Prince couple as well Iraq. However, the threat of Iraq’s death Det kan du bare glemme. I alle fall må statssekretæren på det sterkeste. as historical coverage of Queen Maud. penalty currently keeps him in Norway. du smøre deg med tålmodighet. - Krekar ledet en geriljagruppe i Nord- Hyllene i bilvareforretningene er så godt NORWEGIANNORWEGIAN AMERICANAMERICAN WEEKLYWEEKLY •• WWW.NORWAY.COMWWW.NORWAY.COM •• SEPTEMBERFEBRUARYNOVEMBER 5, 13, 11, 2010 20092009 som tomme for både motorvarmere, startk- Ne w s 3 Crown Prince Haakon This week on Norway.com attends World Economic The International Holocaust Emma and Lucas most popular in 2009 Forum in Davos Emma has dominated since 2003, and is Remembrance Day is a reminder back on top of the list of the most popular first names for girls. The previous year’s top, Linnea, dropped to second place, fol- lowed by Nora, Sofie, Sara and Thea. Lu- Mi n i s t ry o f Fo r e i g n Aff a i r s happening again. We owe this to all those cas continues on top of the boys’ list, right Each year, International Holocaust who lost their lives in the Holocaust, and above the climbers Emil, Alexander and Remembrance Day marks the horrors that we owe it to future generations,” Mr. Støre Oliver. (Statistics Norway) confronted the world when the concentration said during yesterday’s commemoration and extermination camp Auschwitz was of the 10th anniversary of the Stockholm Spellemanspris nominees announced liberated 65 years ago. “This day is important. Declaration on the Holocaust. The Holocaust Last week saw the nominees for the 2009 It reminds us of the atrocities of the past, and Task Force (ITF) currently has 27 member Spellemanspris awards, the Norwegian of the responsibility we have today to fight states, which cooperate to promote education, equivalent to the Grammy, being an- genocide, oppression, racism, discrimination research and remembrance activities linked nounced by the awards committee. The and anti-Semitism,” Foreign Minister Jonas to the Holocaust and the persecution of the televised awards show will be held on of Gahr Støre commented. Jews during the Second World War. Norway March 6 at Oslo’s large Spektrum venue. In 2005, the U.N. General Assembly holds the chairmanship of the ITF. (MIC Norway) designated Jan. 27 an international day In Norway, International Holocaust of remembrance for the victims of the Remembrance Day is marked at the quayside Agreement reached on northeast Atlantic Holocaust. The Nazi regime sought to in Oslo where Norwegian Jews were brutally mackerel management stowed onto the “slave ship” SS Donau in eradicate not only the Jews of Europe, but “I am very content that these agreements 1942, to be transported to Auschwitz and also the Romani people, homosexuals, the have now been concluded, and that a dif- extermination. The day is also commemorated disabled, the mentally ill and others. ficult period of negotiations with the Eu- Photo courtesy of the Royal Court at schools across the country and at special “As a member of the Holocaust Task ropean Union is over. We can now look Crown Prince Haakon in Davos. ceremonies in Falstad, Kristiansand, Risør Force, Norway has undertaken to promote forward with the view of finding joint so- and Telavåg. Holocaust education and research with a lutions to new challenges. It is of major im- “The currents and attitudes that led to the Ko n g e h u s e t view to preventing something like this from portance for the fishing industry in Norway Holocaust and to genocide did not disappear and the European Union that we now have CONTINUES PAGE 12 His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haa- agreements in place. The industry can now kon attended the World Economic Forum continue their important value creation Annual Meeting in Davos. The forum is Seeking more women in top-level within a stable framework,” said Minister celebrating its 40th anniversary with a call of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs Lisbeth to action: “Improve the State of the World: academic positions Berg-Hansen. Rethink, Redesign, Rebuild.” An incentive scheme launched (Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs) Over 2,500 leaders from the political, by the Norwegian Government Norway’s emissions targets 30-40 percent business and cultural spheres gathered at the is designed to boost the meeting. Among other activities the Crown by 2020 percentage of women in top- Prince participated in the brainstorming ses- Norway puts forward emissions targets sion “Redefining Global Commons” as one level academic positions in of 30-40 percent by 2020 based on 1990 of the Discussion Leaders. mathematics, natural science and levels to the Copenhagen Accord, but also Later in the week Crown Prince Haakon technology. The money will be signals that Norway will move to 40 per- took part in the group discussion “Values in used to reward universities and cent as part of a global and comprehensive Your Everyday Life,” and served as a one university colleges that succeed in agreement for the period beyond 2012. of the Discussion Leaders of the concluding achieving an increase during 2010 “Norway is prepared to take its responsi- session “The Global Agenda 2010: The View Photo: Mari Solerød bility. I reconfirm my commitment to a ne- Minister of Research and Higher Education Tora from Davos” on the meeting’s closing day. gotiating process towards a successful out- Aasland wants to see more female professors p e c i a l e l e a s e The Crown Prince attended the An- S R teaching math, science, and technology. come that will limit the increase in global nual Meeting in his role as a Young Global The Research Council of Norway average temperature to -2 degrees C above Leader. The Forum of Young Global Leaders pre-industrial levels,” says Minister of the the academic staff is especially low in (YGL) comprises leaders under the age of 40 “The gender balance in academia is Environment and International Develop- mathematics, natural science and technology and is the most important voice for young moving in a positive direction, but it is ment Erik Solheim. Norway signed its (MST subjects). Something has to be done,” people in the World Economic Forum. The going too slowly. The Government does not support of the Copenhagen Accord in late says Minister of Research and Higher Crown Prince first attended the meeting in wish to wait for things to take their natural January. (Ministry of the Environment) CONTINUES PAGE 13 course. The percentage of women among CONTINUES PAGE 15

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With pursuit champion Ingvild Flugstad Norway’s up-and-coming Kjetil Jansrud Østberg and sprint champion Hanna Brodin (24) improved on the previous day’s third anchoring their respective teams, the wom- place showing and captured second place in en’s relay race at the World Junior Champi- the last World Cup giant slalom before the onships was primed for a showdown. Vancouver Games in Kranjska Gora on Sat- Østberg, a Norwegian, had proven to be urday, Jan. 30. one of the strongest distance skiers here at Austrian Marcel Hirscher won Satur- the World Junior Championships after win- day’s event, with American Ted Ligety in ning the pursuit, while Brodin, a Swede had third place. dominated the sprint. The 3.3k distance was Jansrud led after the first run. This was right in between the two disciplines. the best placing of his career. They received the tag ten seconds apart, Aksel Lund Svindal was ninth after the with Østberg in the lead. By the time they first run, but ended in 11th place. reached the bottom of the main climb here, Kjetil Jansrud (24) captured third place Brodin had made up the ground, and the two grand slalom the day before. American Ted were together. In the middle of the hill, Bro- Ligety won for the third year in a row, ahead din came around Østberg to make her move, of Austria’s Marcel Hirscher. Photo: Ida Rusten and for about a minute, she gave it full gas. This was Jansrud’s second podium spot Kjetil Jansrud takes second place in Kranjska after another third place in Adelboden a year Østberg told FasterSkier afterwards that Gora. she didn’t think she would be able to hold ago. on— but she did. And after hammering up Photo: ToppIdrett First run winner, Norway’s Aksel Lund the fastest time in the first leg, that he was Ingvild Flugstad Østberg won gold at the women’s the entire hill, Brodin was exhausted. Over Svindal (27), had to settle for fourth place. back in form ahead of the Vancouver Olym- relay race at the World Junior Championships. the top, Østberg put in a surge, and left the Even though he finally missed the podium pics after influenza forced him to miss a few Swede behind. Coming into the stadium, she by 0.31 of a second, Svindal showed, with races earlier in the month. member, for sure,” he said. had a lead that looked insurmountable. Tarling also noted the performance of But as the Norwegian neared the finish, the race organizers, who despite challenging one more challenger turned up: Finland’s weather pulled off a remarkably smooth se- Ski Jumping: Season best for Norway Krista Lahteenmaki. Chasing ferociously, ries of events. Lahteenmaki had nearly closed a thirty-sec- Norway’s Anders Jacobsen won However, Jacobsen was not satisfied: As the Scandinavian battle unfolded at ond gap to Østberg, and she passed Brodin Sunday’s ski flying contest at Oberstdorf “It is not yet perfect. Far from it,” he said to the front of the race, the U.S. women were like she was standing still, relegating the Germany, while compatriot Johan Remen NRK, adding that he would improve things less than a minute back, just behind heavy- Swedish team to a bronze medal. And by the Evensen placed third. Slovenia’s Robert before the Olympic Games. weights Russia and Germany. At the finish, time Østberg made the turn onto the finishing Kranjec came second. Evensen had the longest jump of the Jessie Diggins gave a huge effort to nearly straight, Lahteenmaki was only a few meters This was Jacobsen’s first World Cup win competition, a jump measuring 217.5 meters top France in the sprint for seventh, collaps- behind, and closing hard. in nearly two years, and he won with jumps in the first round. ing in pain and exhaustion as soon as she For fifteen seconds, the crowd held its measuring 213.5 and 210 meters. (Norway Post) crossed the line. The American team of Dig- collective breath, waiting to see if Lahteen- gins, Sophie Caldwell, Caitlin Patterson, and maki could do it. It came down to the final Joanne Reid ended up eighth, just fifteen sec- meters. In the end, Lahteenmaki needed just creative media alliance onds from Kazakhstan in fourth. a few more, as Østberg held her off by 0.5 The American team was one spot back seconds. of their finish last year, but coach Matt Whit- American competitor Sam Tarling said comb said that the result wasn’t indicative of that it was the loudest he’d ever heard a the way the women skied. crowd. The Norwegian men’s relay team won “The top of the hill was something to re- gold as well at the Junior Championships. Norwegian oly... (…continued from page 1)

Seven members of the Norwegian Sun Valley Nordic Center. He is also a local Olympic Nordic ski team arrived in Sun liaison for the Norwegian team. Valley on Tuesday to finish off their train- In 2002, the Norwegian Olympians ing regimen before the Winter Games begin were training near Galena Lodge when team in Vancouver, British Columbia, on Feb. 12. members spotted a cougar on the Harriman They will be working out four hours per day Trail. on the course until Feb 6. “That made the front-page news in Oslo, Coach Steinar Mundal watched his four Norway, that year,” Andersen said. male and three female distance skiers take to A cross-country skier himself, Andersen powering norway.com the Sun Valley trails Thursday morning un- has plans to attend the Winter Games next der sunny, “bluebird” skies. They were fight- month. ing jet lag but were in good spirits. Gold-medal hopeful Petter Northug, 24, “This is better than where we train in was training at the Nordic Center on Thurs- Norway,” Mundal said. “We don’t groom day. He is the current World Cup racing every day over there. There are often good leader. classic tracks, but it is not this good for skat- Mundal said he is quite famous in Nor- ing.’’ way. Sun Valley Hotels Director Dick An- “We have to protect him from the dersen arranged for the team to come to Sun crowds,” he said, jokingly. Valley after the Norwegian Olympic Team Upon arriving in Sun Valley, Northug doctors called in March looking for a place decided to forego competition at the upcom- to train before the Vancouver Games. ing World Cup races in Canmore, Alberta, in “We are giving them a good deal,” An- favor of staying on the trails in Sun Valley. dersen said. “It is expensive to bring these He likes the variable terrain and said he athletes over here.” is not afraid of the cougars. He said if he sees Norwegian-born Jon Engen, two-time one he will just go faster. b r a n d i n g p r i n t w e b v i d e o U. S. Olympic biathlete and cross-country “It’s OK. I need some speed training,” c r e a t i v e m e d i a a l l i a n c e . c o m skier, works as a teacher and coach at the he quipped.

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As Norse Home is ideally located 1(800)305-0217 [email protected] we go through the process, adjacent to Woodlawn Park we make comments about our and when one considers that Contributing Editors memories of each event and I Woodlawn Park is connected Anita Alan Carmel, Calif. really enjoy re-living the fun we to Greenlake Park and Green Eric Dregni Minneapolis, Minn. had with good friends enjoying Lake – it comprises one of the Gary G. Erickson Sunburg, Minn. good times. largest contiguous inter-city Rasmus Falck Oslo, Norway Marit Fosse Geneva, Switzerland Within the pages of the parks in the entire country. The Heidi Håvan Grosch Sparbu, Norway Norwegian American Weekly, Norse Home has put together Victoria Hofmo Brooklyn, N.Y. Leslee Lane Hoyum Rockford, Minn. we include literally hundreds such an extensive menu for the Else Hvistendahl New York, N.Y. and hundreds of special events Photo courtesy of Norse Home big dinner and auction that it Solveig M. Lee Seattle, Wash. Nina Lichtenstein Hartford, Conn. being held throughout the year. requires two pages just to list Inger-Torill Kirkeby Miami, Fla. And, as my friends in New last couple of years, and they now include all the specialties on the menu. Dagfinn Magnus New Orleans, La. York City constantly remind me – there are such events as the Nordic Heritage Auction It all takes place Feb. 21 in the gorgeous Donald V. Mehus New York, N.Y. Berit T. Mesarick Williamsburg, Va. so many events being held that it “makes in May, the Norway Day Festival in San dining area of the Norse Home, and the David Moe Juneau, Alaska your head swim” trying to keep up. Francisco at about the same time, the annual proceeds from this $50 a plate event go Lisa Portelli Bradenten, Fla. U.S.-Norway Forum which has rotated Roman Scott Herre, Norway As I look at my personal calendar, toward the purchase of a new van to be used John Erik Stacy Seattle, Wash. there are some events that are so important from Minneapolis, Washington, D.C., and for residents of Norse Home. Sounds to me Rolf Kristian Stang New York, N.Y. Seattle the last three years, the fantastic Kjell Olav Strømsli Trondheim, Norway to me that I automatically circle the dates like a great cause for an event and menu Wendy K. Winkelman Mesa, Ariz. long in advance and look forward with Fisherman’s Night Dinner in December sounds as good as the cause! anticipation to the various celebrations. Of each year, and a host of others. One of the For you that have once again transferred CORRECTIONS: Norwegian American Weekly strives course, on top of that list are all the activities more interesting events that I attend is the the events you attended last year to your to make its news report fair and accurate. If you first Norwegian Commercial Club of the fall have a question or comment about news coverage surrounding May 17th, not just because of new 2010 calendar, I have just once piece call (206) 784-4617. • Norwegian American Weekly the historic significance, but also the fact each year because during this one evening, I of advice. Why don’t you add one new reserves the right to edit any and all submissions for that May 17th has greeted us with perfect get to hear about all the summer adventures event to the list this year and experience style, grammar, accuracy and/or space, and the right to Norway that the members recount. not to print submissions deemed libelous, in poor weather for the last several years here in the even more fun meeting new folks in the taste, or not suited for publication in this newspaper. Pacific Northwest and for me it has become There are also many events that I Norwegian-American community! • The opinions expressed by opinion writers and the “first day of summer” because of the haven’t had a chance to attend that are letter writers are not necessarily those of Norwegian definitely on my Must-See list. Included American Weekly, and our publication of those views is blue skies. Everyone has been smiling from All the best, not an endorsement of them. Comments, suggestions ear to ear as part of our festivities the last in that group is the Scandinavian Festival and complaints about the opinions expressed by the several years. in Thousand Oaks, Calif., Høstfest in North Jake Moe paper’s editorials should be directed to the editor- Dakota, Nordic Fest in Decorah, Iowa, and in-chief. • Norwegian American Weekly is published The number of important dates on weekly except the first week of the calendar year, my calendar has exploded in number the the Notodden Blues Festival in Telemark, the last two weeks of July, and the first two weeks Norway. I’ll make it to all of them sometime, of August by Norwegian American Weekly, INC. • Please send address changes to 7301 Fifth Ave. NE Suite A Seattle, WA 98115 • Annual Subscription King and queen att site, or at the Nordic Competition site up in ski jumping. The Cyprus Valley Ski Area Cost: US$50 Domestic, US$70 to Canada, … the Callaghan Glacier. will host all the snowboarding and freestyle US$175 to Norway and all other foreign countries. (…continued from page 1) The ice hockey Game will be in down- skiing events, and the city of Vancouver SINCE 1889: Formerly Norway Times & including the opening ceremonies, the men’s town Vancouver, British Columbia at the BC will host the ice hockey, skating and curling Western Viking & Washington Posten. . . downhill, the 10k and 20k biathlon, the men’s Place Arena. Their Royal Highnesses Crown events. Comprising 15k cross-country race, the ski jumping and Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette- Just recently, a host of tickets to a va- Decorah-Posten og Ved Arnen, Minneapolis- Marit will be traveling to the Winter Olym- riety of events were released to the general Tidende, Minnesota Posten, Norrona and the popular men’s ice hockey game between pic Games for the second week of competi- public. If you are interested in attending the Skandinaven the United States and Norway. During the week of competitions, the tions and Princess Martha will be on hand 2010 Winter Games in person, go online to NORWEGIAN AMERICAN WEEKLY, INC. King and Queen will be able to watch in for ParaOlympics competitions, which take Vancouver 2010.com to inquire about ticket person many of the great Norwegian athletic place March 12-21. availability and lodging. stars such as biathlete Ole Einar Bjørndalen, The 2010 Winter Olympic Games will Norway has won more Winter Olympic cross-country champion Petter Northug, take place in four different locations in Brit- medals than any other nation, with 280 med- Proud to bring you the and world alpine ski racing champion Aksel ish Columbia. The Whistler Blackcomb Ski als. The United States trails in second place Norwegian American Weekly Lund Svindal. Resort will host the alpine racing/luge and with 216 medals won. After a difficult show- To learn more about the Many of Norway’s key athletes for the bobsled events. The Calahan Valley Cross- ing in the 2006 Winter Olympics in Torino, Norwegian American Foundation visit: Games will be competing either at the Whis- Country Center will host all the Nordic Norway is expected to take home an impres- http://noram.norway.com tler Blackcomb Alpine Skiing competition events such as biathlon, cross-country and sive collection of medals. SAM & ELLIE By Ray Helle

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Hilsen to everyone at the Weekly! will only be taxed in Norway. Finally article Dear Editor, How are you all doing? We are doing 22 says that there is no double taxation be- The 200-year anniversary year for the good. Just thought I would write to say hej. tween United States and Norway. world-famous violin player Ole Bull starts My son Eugene Jr. is attending Bay Col- In another e-mail answering my ques- Feb. 12, after having been officially opened lege in Escanaba, Mich. He’s studying crimi- tion whether we need to fill out a Norwe- by Queen Sonja in Bergen, Ole’s hometown. 5. februar nal justice, and wants to join the FBI. We are gian tax return (selvangivelse) the employee My grandmother lived in Ole Bull’s street, Marion F Henson Mankato MN very proud of our son. He really has his goal states that if you only receive pension which and I always felt I had a special connection. Arne Aaland Lockhart MN set in life! Hoping everything goes well for is to be taxed in Norway, i.e. government Norway’s first international superstar had Eliot Leiren Kenmore WA him. pension and social security, there is no need a dream to create a new homeland for his Johanna Fedde Portland OR The weather here is kinda nasty this to fill out a tax return. The Norwegian gov- countrymen in America, a place where they Margaret Bjorge Haneberg weekend. This coming week is supposed to ernment takes out 15% and that’s it. You do could come to seek their fortune and make a New London CT Mary Gosnell get cold again. not declare this income on your 1040. new beginning. Tulsa OK Our Christmas was nice and a lot of If, on the other hand, you receive from The life of Ole Bull was an eventful one 6. februar fun. We went to my mother-in-law’s house Norway both pensions which are taxed in from boyhood to old age. He first came to Erik Langøren Oak Forest IL on Christmas day, and made a big Christ- the United States, i.e. private pension as well America in 1843. He became popular from Arna Gabrielson Luverne MN Arthur Jacobsen mas dinner for the whole family. It rained all as pension which are to be taxed in Norway, his first performance as a violinist, and since Jefferson WI Rodli Pederson Valley City, ND Christmas day, but we still had fun. you will be obligated to send in a tax return then spent his time alternatively in Europe Angel Thunder Menominee, MI New Year’s Eve we stayed home, where (selvangivelse) to the Norwegian govern- and America. He became greatly attached to it was quiet after being so bsy for Christmas. ment. By the way, in January 2011 you will the United States, took a great interest in its 7. februar Jens E Satnes It was nice to have quiet time for our family. receive a “report” stating amount of pen- republican form of government, and could Independence MO Sigurd Fyllingslid Stanghelle Norway sion paid to you and tax taken out during the talk politics with even more earnestness and Theodor Rangen Buhl ID Take care, year. force than he could talk music. Stengrim Olsen Ontario Can Kathy Thunder and family He was also an entrepreneur. In 1852, Ruth Helling Seattle WA Menominee, Mich. Hilsen, he purchased 120,000 acres of land in Potter Dagrun Lee Howe Minneapolis MN Anne Van de Meulebroecke County in Pennsylvania. The land would be Evelyn Naevestad Spectacular NY Gainesville, Va. known as “Oleana” or “New Norway.” His 8. februar Dear Kathy, dream soon turned into a nightmare. Otto Oliversen Madison WI Thanks for your nice letter! We are glad Dear Anne, Bull was in many ways a rebellion Johanna Owen Seattle WA to hear about your wonderful holidays, and Thank you for your letter. As your expe- against the inferiority complex Norwegians Orville Noss Eau Claire WI the time you spent with your family. Our rience shows, this is a complicated and dif- had long had towards Sweden, to which Nor- 9. februar staff enjoyed a few days off for Christmas ficult issue for those who receive pensions way was united at the time. His great project Lawrence Anderson Tacoma WA and New Year’s, as well. from Norway. This is the information we never became the success he had hoped for, Magna Garstad Edmtn Albta Can Wishing you all the best in 2010! have from the Norwegian Embassy: in fact, the dream was more or less over a Mrs Alfred Smemo Eau Claire WI The Norwegian government has as of year after it started. Asta Sleveland Redmond WA Hilsen, January 2010 started to withhold 15% tax The land he had purchased for $10,000 Liv Hallin Med Hat Alberta Can Editor on Norwegian pensions. The information was not in fact very well-suited for agricul- Allen Mark Herset Kalispell MT around this issue is difficult to understand, as ture. After a devastating winter, most of the Donald V Mehus New York NY Dear Editor, the taxation differs from country to country. settlers moved on to the better, greener pas- Olav Jentoft Tucson AZ/Haugesund N When I and many other transplanted In order to avoid this tax withholding tures available in Minnesota and the Dako- 10. februar Norwegians received the letter that 15% tax receivers of Norwegian pension in the US tas. Laila Berg Portland OR was going to be taken out of our alderspen- should do the following: Bull played an important role as a politi- Olaf Enger Coeur d’Alene ID sjon, we were all shocked and had many 1.) Fill out IRS form 8802 and send cal and artistic catalyst among his contempo- Ragna Aas Lichtwarck Svolvær Norway questions. to IRS DP N-934, 11601 Roosevelt Blvd., raries. It was him who in his national-roman- Louise Corneliusen Salol MN The office in Bodø, Norway was bom- Philadelphia, PA 19154. This form is used to tic efforts to promote a distinct Norwegian 11. februar barded with questions according to one of request Form 6166 - Certification of US Tax identity in a country then dominated by Swe- Einar Brekken Biri Norway their employees who answered my e-mails. Residency. These forms are available and den took the initiative to establish the first Astrid Sørdahl Anaheim CA Your article in NAW dated December 11 did can be downloaded from the Internet - or by Norwegian-speaking theatre in the country Anna Solberg Cloud Seattle WA not help the confusion one bit. It was full of contacting a local IRS office. in Bergen, and who went and recruited the Elaine Christianson Sidney MT Barbara Larsen erroneous information. In a nutshell this is 2.) When you have received the Form brilliant play writer Henrik Ibsen to head the Mauston WI what the employee informed me: 6166 - Certification of US Tax Residency theatre. Norway has a tax agreement with the from the IRS, attach a copy of your monthly Oleana was a failure but it does remind Want to see your birthday in the United States and Article 17 states that gov- NAV statement for identification purposes, us all to dream of creating a better future. Norwegian American Weekly? Give us a call at (800) 305-0217. ernment pension to a Norwegian citizen shall and mail to: Skatt Nord, Postboks 6310. Birthday listings are free, only be taxed in Norway. Article 18 states 9293 Tromsø, Norway. Rasmus Falck but must be submitted at least that private pension will be taxed in USA. Oslo, Norway one month in advance. Article 19 states that folketrygdpensjon (So- Hilsen, cial security) and other government pension Editor Han Ola Og Han Per

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Departures are Oct. 10 and 16; fares Out” puts them shoulder to shoulder with for the seven-day musical feast are $1,697 locals decked out in their national costumes to $4,981. in independence day processions. Follow “The Ice-Breakers” – Fridtjof Nansen in the footsteps of Norway’s most famous and Roald Amundsen were two of Norway’s polar heroes — Fridtjof Nansen and Roald greatest explorers. And guests will learn Amundsen — and their voyages on “The Ice more about them from famous lecturer Arne Breaker.” Kertelhein as the ship follows some their Arrive in time to follow millions of rare Norway routes, departing Oct. 11 and 18. migrating birds returning to the Arctic on the Fares for the seven-day itinerary are $1,697 Sail in the wake of the great Norwegian polar heroes, Fridtjof Nansen and Roald Amundsen. Together “Birds of the Nordic Coast.” to $4,981. with the breathtaking nature and exciting voyage itself, there will be interesting lectures on board. “Celebrations in the Arctic” brings in “Birds of the Nordic Coast” takes place the New Year as no one else can – with the as millions of migrating birds return to the countdown held on the North Cape, Europe’s Arctic for nesting – a true ornithological the “Seven Sisters” waterfall, to a sailing with private balconies; and a friendly and most northern point. Expect dancing, event with lectures and stellar bird- adventure that transports guests through well-informed crew, ready to offer assistance fireworks and a midnight toast. The twelve watching opportunities: species such as Norway’s second largest glacier, Svartisen, and learned suggestions. day sailing trip departs Dec. 27, 2010 with puffins, kittiwakes, guillemots, razorbills, where sea eagles spread their wings, to Hurtigruten is a world leader in fares from $2,190 to $6,662. cormorants, Arctic skuas, northern fulmars, witnessing the world’s most powerful tidal expedition cruising, sailing to the most “The Rhythm and Fabric of Life” Northern gannets, and sea eagles are currents and mountains dating back more remote of destinations including Antarctica, showcases the deep-rooted traditions of numerous in this area. Fans depart May 20 than 250 million years. Greenland and the Arctic’s Spitsbergen the Norwegian culture, mixing music, for six days with fares ranging from $1,306 Sailing aboard Hurtigruten ships as well as year round along Norway’s crafts, dance and folk culture. Guests enjoy to $4,423. means large, comfortable lounges with coast. Additional information on all of learning to folk dance and see how traditional Excursions are an important feature panoramic windows and wonderful views these adventures, as well as brochures and instruments are made – departing April 11 of Hurtigruten cruises, so the company has from large outdoor decks; open seating for reservations, can be obtained from travel and Sept. 23. Fares for the seven-day journey developed dozens of high-quality options meals; fresh seasonal ingredients, plenty agents or Hurtigruten’s visitor-friendly web range from $1,697 to $4,981. for their guests to get off the ship and enjoy of incredible seafood and a comprehensive site, www.hurtigruten.us; or by phone: (800) “Lords of the Fjords” is a step back in the local scene and sights – from visits to wine list; multilingual tour directors; 323-7436; fax (888) 524-2145; for brochures time to when the Vikings ruled the waters Geirangerfjord, a World Heritage site, and comfortable cabins – from the smaller inside (800) 582-0835, 24 hours a day. and land. Onboard experts, including stunning views of the fjord, mountains and accommodations to the large outside suites FEBRUARY 5, 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 Photo of the Week TRE JENTER OG “THE CLAM” av Solvi Dolland

Photo from the Norwegian American Weekly Archive. Captain Reider Olsen in 1940 as a Navigation Quarter Master in the Royal Norwegian Navy.

What did you pay for that? $6.86 USD $4.49 USD is the sale price for is the median price for 4-pack AAA 4-pack AAA Energizer batteries Energizer batteries in Norway. in the U.S. The NAME Game FEBRUARY 5: Årgotmesse/ Argots hill, but was also the name of the gods (åsene, Mass æsene). Frequently used as the first syllable In memory of St. Agathe, a virgin from in names. Hildr - strid/battle, fight, struggle. Did you know? Sicily. She suffered a martyr’s death at the Variations include Åsil. Asne is a variation of Ole and end of the third century under emporer Åsny, with the Old Norse nyr - ny/new. Random facts about Norway Gallus. Legend has it that she “died from thirst” - dehydration, while another says that FEBRUARY 9: Lone, Leikny Lena Research and studies offered at the she was “brushed to death.” The latter was Lone is a Danish short form of Abelone, University of Tromsø include: marine the reason why women should not brush their which comes from the Greek Apollonia Ole, Lena, and Sven took their science, biomedicine, telemedicine, hair that day. (dedicated to the god Apollon). Another short physics, linguistics, multiculturalism, form is Lona. Leikny is of Old Norse origin. poles and headed out to do some and research related to the Saami FEBRUARY 6: Dortea, Dorte The first syllable can mean lek/game, play, ice fishing. As they were augering and indigenous people. Much of our Dorothea comes from the Greek doron glede/joy. - gave/gift and theos - gud/god. The name a hole in the ice they heard a loud activities has a focus on Arctic and northern issues. has been in use in Norway since the 15th FEBRUARY 10: Ingrid, Ingfrid voice from above say, “There is no century. Variations include Dora, Dordi, Ing - comes from the god’s name Ing, Doreen (Irish), Dorete, Dorit, Dorte (Nordic), from the Old German Ingwaz, ancestor the fish under the ice. Go somewhere Dorothy (English) and Dortea. Ingveolnians. - rid is an abbreviation of fridr - skjønnhet/beauty. Alternative forms include: else.” LØSER-X 1 FEBRUARY 7: Rikard, Rigmor Ingerid, Ingri. Ole and Sven moved about Printed Jan. 29, 2010 Rikard is an English name originally 25 feet over and started to make Early Scandinavian rikar - høvding/chieftain. FEBRUARY 11: Ingve, Yngve another hole. The voice came It may also be a translation from the Latin In Old Norse mythology Yngve or Ing rex - kong/king. The syllable -rik is also was another name for the fertility god Frøy. again, a little stronger, “There is no found as the last syllable in German Names, Ingve and Inge may have been abbreviated fish under the ice. Go somewhere e.g. Heinrich. Rigmor is of German origin, versions of names starting with -Ing. Rikmoda. It is also the Old Norse rikr - metig/ else.” pwerful, mighty, and modr - mot/courage. They both looked around and The latter may also have a connection with the Old Norse mær - jomfru/virgin. then looked up. Ole said humbly, “Are you God?” FEBRUARY 8: Åshild, Åsne, Åshild is a compound of the Old Norse The voice, “No, the ice rink ass and hildr. Ass - skogkledd ås/ forest clad attendant.”

NORWEGIAN AMERICAN WEEKLY • WWW.NORWAY.COM • FEBRUARY 5, 2010 Fa i t h a n d Re l i g i o n 11 In honor and memory of Do you have a loved one or friend who has recently passed? Send a brief memoriam to [email protected]. Weekly Wisdom Dr. Roy A. Stalsberg Excerpts from the book “Faith for the Journey” by the late Pastor Bruce Larson. July 23, 1920 - January 10, 2010 Detours on the Road of Faith Continued from Jan. 22 Dr. Roy A. Stalsberg, 89, a long-time resident of Bellevue, Wash., passed away peacefully on January 10, at his home in Cave Creek, Ariz. Roy was born July 23, 1920 in Everett, Wash. to Alf We lived for six years in Florida, Sometimes revisiting past scenes is not and Karla Stalsberg and grew up in Potlatch, Idaho. He attended which is full of mosquitoes, cockroaches, altogether unhappy. At best, there is a the University of Idaho pre-dental school studies and graduated in and bugs of all sorts. It’s a state that can and poignancy in seeing the familiar people and 1945 from the North Pacific Dental School, now Oregon Health does support a great many exterminators. places where we were once so at home. and Science University. That same year, he enlisted in the Navy and A company in our town was called the But I would like you to remember spent two years assigned to the Marines as a dentist stationed in “No Risk Exterminators.” I suppose that with me right now the first time you were Tianjin, China. In 1947, Roy started his dental practice in Lewiston, meant that if you still had cockroaches homesick. Can you remember where you Idaho where he performed dentistry for 20 years before moving his family to Bellevue in after their treatment, you’d get your money were…how old you were…the home you 1967 to continue his education at the University of Washington. He practiced in the Seattle/ back. There was no risk involved. That’s were separated from…the family members Snoqualmie/Fall City area before retiring in 1982. Roy will be remembered as a loving, just what a lot of people want in terms of you left? I remember vividly the first time caring, and supportive husband, father, grandfather, and friend. A true Norwegian, he was their faith. No-risk faith. But genuine faith I felt estranged and separated from the a role model for working hard, respecting others, being honest and always doing the right requires risk. Jesus says, “Lo, I will be with place where I belonged. I was seven years thing. He encouraged his children to be self-reliant, forthright and responsible. We will miss you always, until the end of the world”— old. My parents had sent me to a church his fun-loving spirit, dry wit and fondness for animals and the outdoors. Roy is preceded but He also says, “He who would lose his camp, Camp Gray on the shores of Lake in death by his parents and his sister Alice Holladay. He is survived by his wife Barbara of life for my sake, shall find it.” Michigan, for two weeks. And for two 56 years and four children; Roy Jr (Debbie) Stalsberg of Rochester, Wash., Laura (Victor) G. Campbell Morgan was one of the weeks I was sick to my stomach. The nights Spencer of Sagle Idaho, Melissa Stalsberg of Mercer Island, Wash., and Norman (Denise) great English preachers and a powerful were interminable and I remember lying in Stalsberg of Scottsdale, Ariz. along with his three grandchildren, Michael, Erik, and Tess. man of God. As a young seminary student my bunk, wondering how I could go home He is also survived by his brother Ralph (Ruth) Stalsberg of Ephrata, Wash., a nephew Lon he fell in love with a certain young woman. and still save face. If only I could go home. (Cyndy) Stalsberg and a niece Sandy Huntington. He was reluctant to propose. He said, “I I didn’t belong with all those strange think God has laid it on my heart to say people. My only positive memory was that some radical things to the church. I may I had my first fight at that camp and I won. Svanhild Ruud not be a success, I may be persecuted. I I triumphed over the son of a McCormick don’t want to drag you into that. In five or Seminary professor. But the feeling I It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Mrs. Svanhild Ruud, who worked for six years, perhaps I’ll be established, and remember most is one of homesickness. the Oslo International Summer School for 36 years. Mrs. Ruud died peacefully on Dec. 6, then I can offer you my hand in marriage.” “Would I ever be home again?” 2009, shortly before her 83rd birthday. She started her career at ISS in 1956 as a secretary Her immediate reply was, “If I can’t climb I’m sure you can remember times like and gradually took on more responsible positions. She served as managing director for the mountain with you, I’d be ashamed to that. Homesickness is more than missing two periods, from 1976 to 1978 and from 1986 until her retirement in 1992. Mrs. Ruud meet you at the top.” a place. Usually we are missing someone worked dedicatedly to develop the ISS into an institution of international reputation. She I’m convinced that spiritual success is, who cares for us and is waiting for our established links between the ISS and prominent experts in different fields to raise and above all, a matter of trust. Paul writes to his return. And if that person or persons is secure the academic standard of the courses. She also worked hard to offer a comprehensive young friend Timothy, “I have fought the somewhere else, why are we here? Will program of social and cultural activities to the students. The ISS still benefits from her good fight; I’ve finished the race; I’ve kept the time ever come when we can go home endeavors in building the ISS alumni network. At her retirement, she was awarded the St. the faith” (see 2 Timothy 4:7). Toward the again? Somehow that song, “Tie a Yellow Olav Medal by King Harald V for her outstanding efforts to make Norway known abroad, end of the letter he says, “The Lord stood Ribbon,” captures those feelings for us. The and also to strengthen links between Norwegian emigrants and their native country. by me and gave me strength to proclaim character in the song is wandering in the the word fully, that all the Gentiles might far country like the Prodigal Son. He has hear it. So I was rescued from the lion’s blown it, done some dumb things, things mouth. The Lord will rescue me from for which he is ashamed. Finally he writes Florence Eleanor Lien every evil and save me for his heavenly a letter: “Hey, family, I’d like to come kingdom. To him be the glory forever and home. If you don’t want me back, I can’t January 21, 1921 - January 19, 2010 ever” (2 Timothy 4:17, 18 RSV). Paul is blame you. But if you do, would you put trusting God even though he faces death. a yellow ribbon on the old oak tree in the Florence Eleanor Lien, age 88, of Kent, Wash. passed away on He faces old age. He faces persecution. yard? I’ll ride by and if there’s no ribbon, January 19. Florence was the youngest of three born to William and But he knows he is not alone. I’ll just keep moving on.” Most of us still Gertrude Calvert on January 21, 1921 in Seattle, Wash. She spent We are not all facing persecution, but get choked up when we get to that place her early years in Fall City and enjoyed dancing as a young girl. we are all facing both death and old age, where our hero goes by and finds the tree She moved to Kent for her high school years and graduated from or perhaps middle age. I’ve been told that so full of yellow ribbons he can’t see the Kent Senior High in 1939. Florence married her husband of 62 years Hollywood has come up with an answer to branches. It may be a little corny, but most Floyd W. Lien, a World War II Veteran on Sept. 30, 1941. Their the horror of middle age. They simply call of us were so gripped by the idea, that the only child, daughter Trudy Ann, was born in 1942. When Trudy it “Youth—Part II.” For some of us, Youth yellow ribbon became a national symbol, was two months old, Floyd was deployed overseas and returned to Part III is coming. But there’s nothing affirming our hope in the safe return of the Florence and Trudy when Trudy was three years old. Florence worked outside the home as an ahead that can defeat us as long as we’re hostages from Iran. administrative office assistant for the City of Kent. She enjoyed lots of activities with family following God’s dreams. No matter where we’ve been or what and friends. She was known to her grandchildren as the “Camping Grandma.” She enjoyed The rich young ruler met Jesus on we’ve done, there’s a time to come home. following her grandchildren and great grandchildren through all their activities and spent the road and was invited to continue with We belong. This is the message at the heart some of her later years caring for her great-grandchildren. She was always willing to jump Him, but instead took another road of his of the gospel. The Good News in Jesus is in and lend a hand when needed. She loved to visit family in Ellensburg. She was active in own choice. We all come to those places. that there is a homecoming, a gathering the Kent Lutheran Church, Sons of Norway and the Airstream Club. Florence spent the last We may choose another route, one which for all of us. He has come to make it okay few years at Best Care in Kent where she continued to build her circle of friends. Florence proves to be a dead end, or only a detour. for you and me to come home to the place always had a sparkle for life, was admired and loved by all those that knew her and will be But, if we’re following God’s dream for where we really belong. We don’t belong greatly missed. She was preceded in death by her husband Floyd W. Lien; brother’s William our lives, we’ll trust in Jesus and go His in a far country. We’re not at home with and Jack Calvert; and son-in-law Richard D. Ravet. She is survived by her daughter Trudy way. The road may be dusty, hot, rocky, some foolish things we’ve done. God is at Ravet; sister-in-law Clarinda (Tootsie) Heinze; grandchildren Michele (Dan) Cook, Laurie sometimes muddy, as it was for the the center of the gathering, the reunion. He (Bill) Gordon, Terri (Jeff) Thomas, Jeff Ravet, Shannon (Aaron) Radich, and Tim (Julie) disciples, but He’ll be with us “even to the is your real Father, who figuratively ties Ravet and 20 great-grandchildren. end of the earth.” a million yellow ribbons in the tree and says, “I know. I understand. Yes, you’ve The Road Home been dumb. Yes, you’ve been selfish. Yes, A man I know went to his class reunion you’ve been foolish. But come home.” a few months ago. I asked him how it Is that news too good to be true? It is at Proud to bring you the went. “It was terrible,” he confessed. “My the heart of what you and I believe as Norwegian American Weekly classmates were all so old and fat and Christians. bald that none of them recognized me.” To learn more about the Norwegian American Foundation visit: http://noram.norway.com

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The back side of the Nordic Language Villages Immersion shanty clearly shows the results of a mid- January rain in Minnesota. it takes a village... between the Danish, Finnish, Norwegian (…continued from page 1) and Swedish villages,” said Borey, “and also between ages, summer and winter worlds and, Medicine Lake in Plymouth, Minn. most importantly, between our immigrant During a typical cold, windy and snowy history and our immigrant future.” The Art winter, the Norse god Thor threw Minnesota Shanty Project was perfect, a four-weekend a curve by raising the temperature to exhibition of performance, architecture, the mid-30s and sending a lot of rain! science, art, video, literature, karaoke “Saturday we looked outside our shanty and and survival. Medicine Lake became part saw Nidelven,” said Sarah (aka Hannah) sculpture park, part artist residency and part Hansen, Nordic shanty volunteer, “and today social experience resembling the traditional (Sunday) we look out over Lake Mjøsa.” Six ice fishing houses that populate Minnesota’s inches of water stood atop Medicine Lake’s 10,000-plus lakes. ice, causing visitors to slosh their way to “No one on the committee had ever built more than 20 shanties. But it didn’t dampen a house,” said Borey, “but among us we knew anyone’s spirit. enough people to make the shanty happen.” “Velkommen. Jeg heter Asle. Jeg heter The committee’s first technical meeting was Lena. Hva heter du?” welcomed each shanty in Alexandria, Minn., in the shadow of the guest. As campers do at Skogfjorden, the giant Viking statue. People brought craft Norwegian Language Village at Bemidji, sticks and glue, and members talked for Minn., visitors selected a Norwegian nametag hours about their ideas, Borey explained. with their new name – from Magnus to Oda As the ambitious participants settled in to to Håkon and Kaia. Even adults enjoyed this work, the details were sorted out - from skids little fantasy, insisting they receive names to framing, a floor and a roof. Each Nordic with those “funny” letters – æ, å and ø. country representative brought something to Valerie (aka Magna) Borey, a 10-year the design that distinctly characterized his or staff member and current credit facilitator her nation. Finally, the 5,000-pound structure at Skogfjorden, gave the Nordic shanty its was ready to move from one committee start. “The Concordia Nordic Language member’s home to the lake. Even that went Villages staff always talked about what it smoothly. Following the Art Shanty Project could do the rest of the year to promote the weekends, the Nordic Language Immersion language camps,” said Borey. “We needed a shanty will have a new home near the Nordic wintertime event.” Villages at Concordia Language Villages. “I heard about the Art Shanty Project and thought it could work for us. Ironically, Raising the flag, singing, practicing I learned online the proposals deadline and Nordic languages, performing folk dances, startup meeting were the same day this came even in the slush, herding imaginary to mind,” laughed Borey. “So I went and reindeer, acting as Vikings, learning to here we are.” prepare a proper matpakke (lunch pack) and Proposal approval was only the sharing experiences and stories truly bring beginning. Borey immediately issued an Scandinavia on Ice to life! e-mail to a long list of Nordic Language For more information about Villages staff members. The response was Concordia Language Villages and the overwhelmingly positive. Nordic Immersion Village, go to www. “Since this was our first year, we wanted concordialanguagevillages.org and http:// to build something that created a bridge nordicimmersion.weebly.com. FEBRUARY 5, 2010 • WWW.NORWAY.COM • NORWEGIAN AMERICAN WEEKLY 14 No r w e g i a n He r i t a g e

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24001 NW Sixty-fifth P.O. Box 70567 Seattle, WA 98107 walls, Gudbjørg has created her own mu- Telephone: (206) 789-2511 Fax: (206) 789-4484 “A labor of lo.. (…continued from page 1) seum of artifacts and special items from the farm. eral in New York. She grew up in Egersund, The old barn Pederlåven has been turned along the southern coast of Norway. Gudb- into another vacation home with sweeping e Scandinavian Hour jørg intended to stay for her two-year com- panoramic views of the lake and surround- Celebrating over 40 years on the air mitment at the Consulate General, but she ing area. All of the Dybing Farm buildings married an American and made her home in are tastefully decorated with Norwegian fur- KKNW - 1150 AM the United States. She returned to Norway nishings and design, many of which were often, and never forgot beautiful, remote handmade by Gudbjørg’s husband Dan. Saturdays 9:00 - 10:00 am farm near Heskestad. Gudbjørg credits Dan’s ability as an ar- Streaming live on the internet at: The Dybing farm was passed down by chitect, craftsman, and artist as instrumental father to son since 1650. Gudbjørg inher- in bringing their vision for Dybing Farm into www.1150kknw.com ited the farm in 1975, and became the first reality. The wild and stunning landscape at Full Service Agency With Experienced Norwegian Speaking Consultants! woman to own the property. The farm was Dybing inspired the setting for Dr. Dan’s in dilapidated condition, and needed the in- Full Service Agency WithOur Experienced daily specials Norwegian and regularly Speaking updated Consultants! novel “Ulvedal,” published in April 2009. information will help you make wise travel vestment of time and The majority of Our daily specials and regularly updated information will help you make wise travel decisions in a constantly changing world! decisions in a constantly changing world! energy to restore it. visitors to Dybing “Restoring Dybing farm honors Sp e c i a l s t o Sc a n d i n a v i a , VERRAZANOSpecials to Scandinavia TRAVEL & LEISURE Gudbjørg re- Farm are tourists Eu r o p e & t h e Ca r i b b e a n my ancestors who farmed this Europe & the1 Caribbean (718) 979-6641 calls fond memories from Germany, land for 400 years.” Call us for details! [email protected] us for details! • [email protected] of visiting the farm NATO staff based from her childhood. in nearby Stavanger, Verrazano TraVel & leisure — Gudbjørg Dybing Chesnut Reflecting on its re- and American expats 1 (718) 979-6641 “Jeg snakker Norsk!” mote location, Gud- working for oil com- [email protected] Marie Steiner, GRI bjørg says, “It was a remote farm—the first [email protected] panies in southern Norway. (206) 782-7406 road leading up to the farm was built in the Dybing offers more than just beautiful HOME 24 hour pager: 1960s! My ancestors were hardworking, accomodations— there are paddle boats, realty, inc. (206) 977-2193 honest people who did what they could to canoes, motor boats, svaberg (flat rocks for make a living.” sunbathing), berry-picking, trout fishing, and 12055 15th Avenue NE Seattle, WA 98125 Starting in 1988, Gudbjørg and husband marked hiking trails, including the popular Dedicated & Professional Service Dr. Dan Chesnut used every vacation to re- “Opplev Dalane” (Experience Dalane) trail. turn to the farm and continue their restora- Dybing is a mere half-hour from the ocean, Please call me for your Residential and Commerical tion. The couple built a cabin on the prop- the charming restored fishing village Sogn- Real Estate needs erty, using lumber they chopped themselves dalstrand, and Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock). from the surrounding forest, which had been In addition to being a relaxing haven Behind the Blackout planted by Gudbjørg’s grandfather. for vacationers, Dybing Farm is the site of In 1994, Dr. Dan closed his family weddings, confirmations, family reunions, Curtains practice clinic in Oklahoma, and shifted his and company team-building retreats. There By Ellen Dahlberg Zahl focus to nutrition. This change allowed the are 27 beds on the property, which makes it Chesnuts to spend more time in Norway, and ideal for large groups. A Young Girl’s Life in Proud to bring you the work on their property. When asked what she loves most about Nazi occupied Norway Norwegian American Weekly The first building to be completed on the Dybing farm, Gudbjørg says, “I love its only $14.95 plus $5 shipping To learn more about the Norwegian American Foundation visit: property was Siristova, named after Gudb- peace and tranquility. Restoring the farm send check or money order: http://noram.norway.com jørg’s daughter Siri. Gurihuset stands on the honors my ancestors who farmed this land Ellen Dahlberg Zahl original stone foundations of the main farm- for 400 years. We put 15 years of hard work P.O. Box 96 Saint Helens, OR 97051 (503) 366-9493 house. The Chesnuts built Gurihuset identi- into this place. People thought we were cra- cally on the outside to the original structure. zy, but now they love it too.” In the basement with its meter-thick stone Visit online: www.dybingfarm.no Sons of Norway Building, B-20 Norway Art 1455 W. 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For a competitive and thought-out quote, call us at (425) 894-0284 or visit us online! www.nordicimprovements.com Stein Lie, General Contractor Over 20 years of experience! Photo courtesy of Dybing Farm Bath & Tiling • Decks & Fencing • Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel Siristova, named after Gudbjørg’s daughter Siri, was completed in 2005. It is tastefully appointed with Serving the Eastside and King County region of Washington artistic details throughout the home. NORWEGIAN AMERICAN WEEKLY • WWW.NORWAY.COM • FEBRUARY 5, 2010 Re s e r a c h & Ed u c a t i o n 15 Leading immigrants in Norway: Events on Norway.com U.S.-born Vice Rector among top ten Curt Rice, Vice Rector for Research and Development at the For more information on these and other events visit us at: University of Tromsø, has been named one of Norway’s ten www.norway.com/calendar.asp most successful immigrants Does your organization have an event coming up? of 2009 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 1(800) 305-0217. Un i v e r s i t y o f Tr o m s ø Arizona films, photographs, drawings, models, 8th Annual Scandinavian Day Festival and interactive learning devices. Com- February 9 missioned by the Norwegian Ministry The Leadership Foundation is respon- Yuma, Ariz. of Foreign Affairs, the exhibition is pro- sible for the Top 10 project, an annual award Sola lodge of Yuma Arizona will be the duced by Norway’s National Museum of that recognizes five women and five men host for the eigth annual Scandinavian Art, Architecture, and Design in close with an immigrant background who have festiva from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Yuma collaboration with Snøhetta. The cura- made an impact on Norwegian working and Civic Center. Admission is $3. Music, tor is Eva Madshus, Senior Curator at social life. The goal of the project is to draw food and displays will be ongoing. For the National Museum—Architecture in attention to positive non-native role models. more information call (928) 329-8634. Oslo. For more information, visit www. scandinaviahouse.org Colorado From researcher to vice rector NOrth Carolina Originally from the United States, Dr. Barneløpet 2010 Rice came to Norway as a linguistics re- Installation Dinner Photo: University of Tromsø February 20 searcher in 1991. Since then he has served February 20 Curt Rice, who serves as Vice Rector at University Winter Park, Colo. as both a department head and director of New Bern, N.C. of Tromsø, was named among the top of Norway’s A free cross country ski event for the en- the Centre for Advanced Study in Theoreti- Drammen Lodge will be officially ini- most successful immigrants last year. tire family! The race is for ages 2-16 and cal Linguistics (CASTL) at the University of tated, the Officers will be installed and are held at 1K, 2.5K and 5K distances. Tromsø, a Center of Excellence funded by members welcomed for dinner. $30 per This is a non-competitive cross country the Research Council. He was elected Vice person, cash bar. For more information the most important centers in the world,” ac- ski event. All participants will receive a Rector at the University of Tromsø in 2008. call (252) 638-4134. cording to the evaluation report. medal and participate in the hot choco- “I think it is great that there is a focus late, fruit and cookies post-race recep- Washington on leadership and the fact that immigrants, Vision and acknowledgement tion. For more information call (970) too, take on leading positions and contribute Norse Home Smorgasbord Dinner The University of Tromsø’s Dr. Rice 412-0433. to Norwegian society,” said Dr. Rice on the February 21 emphasizes that leaders must build a vision University of Tromsø’s Web site. Iowa Seattle, Wash. for their organizations in close collaboration You are invited to a special Smorgasbord with the employees. He also underlines the Vesterheim Barneløpet Successful center Fundraising Dinner at Norse Home! The importance of giving proper recognition to (Children’s ski/walk race) When the first Norwegian SFF centers menu includes all your Scandinavian fa- the people one works with, citing this as a February 6 were evaluated midway through the project vorites, including lutefisk. $50 per - per fundamental part of his US background. Decorah, Iowa period in 2006, CASTL under Rice’s lead- son, and all proceeds go to a new van. “I think Americans may be more used to Help your kids shake off their cabin fever ership received the best results of all the 13 Seating is limited, so make your reserva- giving positive feedback than Norwegians. at the eleventh annual Barneløpet at 10 research groups funded under the scheme. tions by calling (206) 781-7400. Predictability, clarity and acknowledgement a.m. Barneløpet is a non-competitive ski “CASTL has become Europe’s foremost are what make a good leader,” he says. or walk event for children ages 3-13. It is centre for theoretical linguistics and one of open to girls and boys of all skill levels Ray Jensen Exhibition and is a great event for the entire family February 19 - April 18 Seattle, Wash. seeking more women... to get out, get involved, and enjoy winter. (…continued from page 3) It will take place at the Decorah Commu- For more than 50 years, Ray Jensen has nity Prairie. For more information call been creating figural sculpture—both Education Tora Aasland. (563) 382-9681 or visit vesterheim.org. small-scale works and large public com- missions—and has developed a very dis- NOK 10 million in funding Michigan tinct and economical sculptural style. The During the fall of 2009 Minister Third Annual Barneløpet exhibition will be at the Nordic Heritage Aasland promised NOK 10 million in February 7 Museum from Feb. 19 - April 18. Call funding for universities and university Hancock, Mich. (206) 789-5707 for more information. colleges that employ women at professor A non-competitive family ski race for and associate professor level. The funds will Leikarringen 50th Anniversary kids and families. The race is free this be distributed among institutions that have year, with a suggested free-will donation February 21 relevant academic organizational units and Seattle, Wash. of $3 per skier or $5 per family. Registra- offer doctoral degrees programs in the MST tion begins at noon at the ski chalet. For Celebrate 50 years of Norwegian folk- subjects. more information call (906) 482-0292. dancing in the Seattle area with Leikar- The potential recipients of the funds are ringen of Leif Erikson Lodge 2-001, Sons therefore the Universities of Oslo, Bergen, Minnesota of Norway from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Agder and Stavanger as well as the Norwegian It’s an afternoon of Norwegian music and Valentine’s Day Æbleskiver Breakfast University of Science and Technology dance with other Nordic favorites, kalt- February 14 (NTNU), the Norwegian University of Life bord/buffet, and a time to honor our col- Minneapolis, Minn. Sciences (UMB) and Telemark and Gjøvik orful past in this community. Admission Join the crew at Ingebretsen’s for a del- University Colleges. is $5 at the door. cious brunch with with eggdish, ae- Alternative to earmarking, “We have bleskiver, and Danish pastries. No res- decided that an incentive scheme of this WISCONSIN Photo: Nancy Bundt/ Innovation Norway ervations needed. Children 5 to 12: $5. nature is a good alternative to a strict American Birkebiner Norway offering incentive to increase number Adults: $8. 9:30 to 12:30 p.m. Call (612) earmarking of academic positions for Begining February 27 of female professors teaching math, science and 729-3800. women,” says Minister Aasland. technology. Hayward, Wis. “It is a high-priority objective to attract The American Birkebeiner Ski Founda- the best qualified candidates to research and crucial to work towards an equal distribution New York tion is a non-profit organization dedi- education regardless of gender to ensure that of women and men at all academic levels “Snøhetta, architecture-landscape- cated, as reflected in the Birkie Mission interior” exhibition at Scandinavia the existing expertise is utilized in the best and in all subject areas,” she says. Statement to hosting one of the world’s possible way. In the Government’s view it is House best cross-country ski events, the Ameri- Now through April 3 can Birkebeiner. The Birkie is made up New York, N.Y. of several events in addition to the 50K Proud to bring you the Organized and initially presented by the and 54K Birkie marathon races and the Norwegian American Weekly National Museum – Architecture in Oslo 23K Kortelopet race (the second largest earlier this year, this exhibition includes ski race in North America). To learn more about the Norwegian American Foundation visit: http://noram.norway.com FEBRUARY 5, 2010 • WWW.NORWAY.COM • NORWEGIAN AMERICAN WEEKLY BALTIC CRUISE SCANDINAVIA & RUSSIA WITH OPTIONAL EXCURSION TO BERLIN August 8—20 WITH OPTIONAL PRE-TOUR OF NORWAY JULY 31—AUGUST 8 Experience the magnificence of Scandinavia & Russia on this 10-day cruise. Sail roundtrip from Copenhagen to storybook cities like Stockholm, SPIRIT OF NORWAY BEST OF NORWAY Helsinki, St. Petersburg and Germany’s May 14—22 Tour A: June 24—July 4 Warnemünde with an optional excursion Join the Norwegians in celebrating May Tour B: July 8—18 th to Berlin. Extend your journey and enjoy 17 (Norway’s festive Constitution Day) Enjoy the mountains, the forests, the the beauty of Norway with our “Splendor in Oslo and experience springtime in fjords, the villages of Geiranger and of Norway”—Tour C pre-cruise option. Norway with visits to Voss, Bergen and Flåm, and the cities of Oslo, the fabulous fjords! Lillehammer, Voss, Bergen and Stavanger. It’s the BEST of NORWAY! NORWEGIAN COASTAL VOYAGE SPLENDOR OF NORWAY Daily Departures Tour A: June 9—17 Cruise the dramatic Norwegian coastline Tour B: July 3—11 MAJESTIC SOUTHERN NORWAY on Hurtigruten. Choose from 12, 7 and Tour C: July 31—August 8 July 11—22 6-day cruises departing from Bergen and WITH OPTIONAL POST-TOUR BALTIC CRUISE Explore Southern and Southwest Norway, Kirkenes daily. AUGUST 8—20 Telemark, Sunnhordland, along with Capture the unique beauty of Norway Oslo, Kristiansand, Stavanger, Bergen with a tour through the impressive fjord and the fabulous fjord country. DISCOVER SCANDINAVIA IN THE country and visits to the cities of Bergen, MIDWEST Lillehammer & Oslo! Optional extension September 22—October 3 for participants of Tour C to sail the NORWAY: SCENIC & HISTORIC storied waters of Scandinavia on the July 25—August 5 DISCOVER NORTH DAKOTA & Baltic Cruise. A scenic and historic journey THE NORSK HØSTFEST encompassing Oslo, Lillehammer, Røros, September 27—October 1

SPECTACULAR NORWAY Trondheim, Voss, Bergen and Norway’s awesome fjords! Visit WWW.BREKKETOURS.COM Tour A: June 19—28 for complete itineraries & the latest Tour B: July 22—31 TRAVEL SPECIALS Tour C: July 29—August 7 on tours & cruises. WITH OPTIONAL EXTENSION TO NORTHERN SOGN/VOSS/VALDRES NORWAY ONBOARD HURTIGRUTEN HERITAGE TOUR Cruise the spectacular fjords, ride the July 29—August 10 fantastic Flåm Railway, journey to the A heritage tour to the districts of Sogn og BREKKE TOURS sparkling Briksdal Glacier, and visit Fjordane, Voss and Valdres. Tour 802 N. 43rd Street Oslo, Bergen, Ålesund and Trondheim! features Flåm/Aurland, Vik, Sogndal, Grand Forks, ND 58203 Optional extension from Trondheim to Luster, Lærdal and Fagernes. Also [email protected] Kirkenes on board Hurtigruten. includes Oslo and Bergen. Request Brekke’s 2010 brochure 1-800-437-5302 featuring waterfalls of Norway. Inquire about special offers from Seattle or for groups of 6 or more! WWW.BREKKETOURS.COM There’s no place like Norse Home A neighborhood... landmark built to serve the community.

a retirement community with heart! Join us for Norse Home’s Smorgasbord Fundraising Dinner February 21 at 6 p.m. at Norse Home Dinner menu includes all of your Scandinavian favorites, including Lutefisk! Price: $50 per person • For reservations, please call (206) 781-7400; seating is limited. All proceeds to benefit a new Norse Home transportation van

Call today for a tour and lunch will be on us! (206) 781-7400 • www.norsehome.com • 5311 Phinney Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98103