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Vol. 126 No. 19 May 22, 2015 Established May 17, 1889 • Formerly Western Viking and Nordisk Tidende $2.00 per copy Stave church may move yet again Orkdal community plans to buy Little Norway’s 122-year- old stave church and move it back home

Molly Jones Norwegian American Weekly

For 122 years, the Midwest has pre- served a beautiful Norwegian stave church known as the “Norway Building.” But now the building may return to Orkanger, a city in the Orkdal municipality near Trondheim, where it was originally constructed in 1893 for the World’s Fair in Chicago. Following the World’s Fair, the stave church made its second move to a vacation estate in Lake Geneva, Wis., and eventually settled in Blue Mounds, Wis., by Isak Dahle in 1935. Here Dahle went on to found Little Norway, a living museum on a Norwegian homestead from the mid-1800s. The tourist attraction featured the stave church as the showcase as well as more than 7,000 Nor- wegian and Norwegian-American artifacts, the largest private collection of such objects

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Photo: Micha L. Rieser / Wikimedia Commons This stave church, currently in Wisconsin, was built in Norway for the Chicago World’s Fair in 1893, and now may return to Norway. What’s inside? News 2-3 An international organization Business 4 Sports 5 Christine Foster Meloni the Bishop of Bergen has oversight over all Washington, D.C. the churches abroad. Opinion 6-7 The Seamen’s Church has a long histo- Taste of Norway 8 Lasse V. Syversen, Chairman of the Nor- ry. The first church was established in Leith, Travel 9 wegian Church Service in Washington, was Scotland, in 1864, 151 years ago. Today the Roots & Connections 10 the guest speaker at the April meeting of Lak- Seamen’s Church has 31 churches that serve selaget D.C. He explained the role of the Nor- as a home away from home for approxi- Obituaries & Religion 11 wegian Seamen’s Church around the world mately 900,000 Norwegians. Five of these In Your Neighborhood 12-13 and the place of the independent congregation churches are located in the United States, in Norwegian Heritage 14 in the Washington, D.C., metro area. New York, Miami, New Orleans, Houston, Arts & Entertainment 15 and San Francisco. The Seaman’s Church’s Global Mission The church also has fifteen chaplains Back Page 16 The Seamen’s Church is also called the who travel to more than 80 countries to visit Norwegian Church Abroad. It is a charitable $1 = NOK 7.403 organization supported by the Church of See > seamen’s church, page 10 updated 05/18/2015 Norway and the Norwegian Government. Although it is part of the Lutheran Church Photo: Christine Foster Meloni In comparison of Norway, it has an independent governance Syversen speaking at Washington, D.C.’s 2014 04/18/2015 7.8339 structure. Its main office is in Bergen, and Syttende Mai Celebration. 11/18/2014 6.7252 05/18/2014 5.9323 2 • May 22, 2015 norwegian american weekly Nyheter fra Norge Nyheter Skip til Middelhavet Vil fjerne Kutter 17.8 millioner i støtten til pelsdyrproduksjon Det er skipet «Siem Pilot» som har fått oppdraget Norges Bondelag og staten ble enige om en avtale med en ramme på 400 med å redde flyktningar i Middelhavet millioner kroner. I avtalen ligger det juryen også et kutt på 17.8 millioner kroner i støtten til pelsdyrproduksjon. Det Høyre, Arbeiderpartiet, er fôrfraktstøtten til pelsdyrnæringen KrF og Frp er enige om i Norge som nå blir kuttet. — Vi er svært skuffet og fortvilet over resulta- at juryordningen må tet i jordbruksoppgjøret. Frakttilskud- fjernes fra rettssaker det er et distriktstiltak som er av stor betydning for vårt husdyrhold. Det VG er nå eksempler på bønder som vil få en ekstrautgift på alt fra 200,000 til De fire partiene har nå flertall i Storting­ 350,000 kroner, sier informasjonssjef et, etter at Fremskrittspartiet har snudd i Guri Wormdahl i Norges Pelsdyralslag saken. Det melder Aftenposten. til NTB. Mens Wormdahl omtaler jord- Partiene vil nå be regjeringen om å opp­ bruksoppgjøret som «en katastrofe», heve ordninger og erstatte juryen med med- jubler dyrevernerne. — Dette viser at dommere. både regjeringen og bøndene innser at Foto: Jon Bolstad / NRK Ordningen med jury i rettssaker, ble inn­ pelsdyrindustrien er en marginal del Skipet «Siem Pilot» er 90 meter langt og kan ta ombord over 500 mennesker. ført i det norske lovverket i 1887, og er en av norsk landbruk. Nordmenns skatte- Vist her kai i Port of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand. av de eldste ordningene i norsk rettshistorie. penger bør gå til noe samfunnsnyttig, NRK Totalt kom det inn 48 tilbod om skip i Juryordningen brukes i dag kun i lag- og det er ikke pelsdyroppdrett, mener anbodsrunden. «Siem Pilot» kan ta om bord mannsretten i saken som har en strafferamme informasjonsleder Live Kleveland i 14. mai vart skipet som skal reise til kys- fleire enn 500 menneske, og var det som var på mer enn seks års ubetinget fengsel. Her Dyrevernsalliansen. ten av Italia, presentert i Bergen. best eigna, ifølgje statsministeren. vil må nå isteden innføre meddomsrett, som (Aftenposten) Forsyningsskipet «Siem Pilot» er nesten Detaljane rundt oppdraget er førebels betyr at det i lagmannsretten som oftest vil 90 meter langt og 20 meter breitt. Fartøyet er ikkje avklart, men mest truleg får det norske være tre fagdommere og fire legdommere Synkehull i Drammen sentrum bygd i 2010 ved verftet Eidsvik skipsbyggeri bidraget tildelt eit operasjonsområde sørvest, som avgjør skyldspørsmålet. Treet som stod utenfor inngangen til i Uskedalen i Hordaland. sør og søraust av Sicilia. — Man bedrer rettssikkerheten til både Høgskolen i Buskerud forsvant plut- «Siem Pilot» er eit forsynsningsfartøy — Det som er spesielt med dette opp- tiltalte og fornærmede ved at man avskaffer selig ned i et 25 kvadratmeter stort som også er konstruert for redningsoppdrag draget, er at det vil omfatte redning av flykt- juryen, sier tingrettsdommer i Sør-Trøndelag hull. Politiet har sperret av området, i Nordsjøen. ningar i havsnød og i mange å tilfelle hente tingrett, Rune Lium. og vektere holder natt til 15. mai vakt Norske styresmakter har blitt bedne om opp døde frå sjøen, seier seksjonssjef John Han mener det er særlig to grunner til rundt hullet, som er fem ganger fem å stille med skip frå 1. august for å hjelpe til Ståle Stamnes i Politidirektoratet. dette. meter. — Vet ikke hva som har forårsa- med å handtere flyktningkrisen. Regjeringa Følgjande mannskap skal vere om bord — Det ene er at juryen ikke begrunner ket hullet, men Drammenselven er like har gitt Politidirektoratet ansvar for opp­ i det norske fartøyet: åtte innsatspersonell sine årsaker, det er helt umulig å vite hva i nærheten, så det er jo nærliggende å draget, og innsatspersonell frå politiet skal med politiutdanning, om lag 15 skipsper- som er bakgrunnen for avgjørelsen og det er tro at det har en sammenheng. Men det ha med seg våpen om bord. sonell, om lag ti forsvarspersonell gjennom utilfredsstillende for de berørte i saken. blir bare spekulasjoner fra min side, Etter det NRK kjenner til, reiser skipet Kystvakta og italiensk sambandsoffiser. — Det andre er at straffesaker ofte dreier sier operasjonsleder Trond Egil Groth allereie i mai. Dette kunne statsministeren seg om sammensatte problemstillinger, og da i Søndre Buskerud politidistrikt til VG. stadfeste då ho viste fram skipet i Bergen English Synopsis: On May 14, “Siem Pilot” was pre- har jeg troen på at man har både fagdommere Det var ved 22:20-tiden at politiet fikk sented as the Norwegian ship commissioned to rescue 14. mai ettermiddag. Det tek mellom ti og 14 refugees in the Mediterranean Ocean. og lekdommere. Min erfaring er at det er vik- melding om det mystiske hullet uten- dagar å seile frå Noreg til Italia. tig med et demokratisk element i domstolen for bygget Papirbredden, som blant ved at meddommerne alltid er i flertall. Vi annet rommer Høgskolen i Buskerud har respekt for at det er vanskelige spørsmål og Vestfold (HBV) og Drammen bib- som bør løses i samspill mellom dommerne. liotek. Ifølge politiet på stedet er det Bunadssluse i lufthavn Endringene gjøres ifølge de fire partiene en slags brønn 90 meter under bakken for å styrke rettssikkerheten. og det går en morene i området. Det er Reisende som hadde med seg bunad fikk anledning — En forutsetning for at vi støtter med- dette som skal ha skapt hullet. domsrett er at rettens avgjørelser skal beg- (VG) til å bruke en egen sluse på Oslo lufthavn runnes. Det vil være det viktigste tiltaket på mange år for å bedre rettssikkerheten. Det Norge i den digitale verdenstoppen NRK er viktig for en eventuell ankesak at man Norge har verdens beste digitale in- vet hvorfor man er dømt eller frikjent, sier frastruktur, ifølge ny rangering fra Flyplassen innførte en forsøksordning i Ulf Leirstein, medlem av justiskomiteen på World Economic Forum. Indeksen fjor, og det var så vellykket at de gjentok det. Stortinget for Fremskrittspartiet. måler hvordan landene tar i bruk Bunadsslusa var tilgjengelig 16. og 17. De tre partiene mener det er realistisk å mulighetene informasjons- og kom- mai. Ved å skille ut dem som reiser i bunad, anta at den nye ordningen kan være på plass munikasjonsteknologi gir for å øke fjerner man er flaskehals og opprettholder allerede fra sommeren 2016 og definitivt i konkurransedyktigheten i økonomien god flyt gjennom sikkerhetskontrollen for inneværende stortingsperiode. og bedre innbyggernes livssituasjon. alle reisende, opplyser Oslo Lufthavn. I 2010 ble det satt ned et utvalg som Singapore topper listen som den mest Ideen ble meldt inn i fjor via Oslo skulle vurdere juryordningen. effektive brukeren av informasjons­ Lufthavns Facebook-side. teknologi i verden, og senker Fin- — Ideen var strålende i fjor og den er English Synopsis: The Parliament wants to remove land til en annenplass. Norge ligger like bra i år. Derfor gjentar vi suksessen fra the jury system from court cases and replace the jurors på femteplass på listen, etter Sverige fjoråret og tilbyr dette i forkant av 17. mai with judges in order to strengthen legal certainty. og Nederland, som er nummer tre og også i år, forteller medieansvarlig ved Oslo fire. Ifølge rangeringen har Norge den Lufthavn, Joachim Westher Andersen. mest avanserte digitale infrastrukturen Det er mange reisende som lurer på Foto: Linn Løkken / NRK i verden, og blir kun slått av Island når om det er greit å ta med bunad og smyk- Nå kan man bruke egen bunadssluse. det kommer til internettdekning. 95 ker i håndbagasjen. Det går fint, bortsett fra Abonner prosent av befolkningen har tilgang til bunadskniv, som må sendes som innsjekket sier Andersen. internett. Norge skårer også høyt når bagasje. Det kan lønne seg å være litt for- Andre passasjerer ville gjerne ha med på norsk effektene av informasjonsteknologien beredt i sikkerhetskontrollen, forklarer An- seg kake som skal på festbordet på nasjona- måles. Vi ligger på tredjeplass i verden dersen. ldagen. Men det er det verre med, påpeker amerikansk ukentlig! når det gjelder å ta i bruk informas- — Søljer, knapper og smykker vil gi ut- Andersen. Ring til (800) 305-0217 jonsteknologi på arbeidsplassene og i slag i metalldetektoren. Samle bunadssmyk- undervisning. ker i en smykkepose eller i et smykkeskrin English Synopsis: Oslo Airport opened a separate se- Send e-post til (Aftenposten) og vis det til sikkerhetskontrolløren når du curity gate for people traveling with bunads—which [email protected] forteller at du har med bunad i håndbagasjen, often set off metal detectors—on May 16 and 17. Norwegian american weekly May 22, 2015 • 3 news page Asylum permits This week in brief Auschwitz survivor Naturalizations reach record level may be revoked A total of 15,300 persons were natural- Thousands of Eritreans who ized in 2014, the highest number ever “had no hatred” have been granted asylum registered in Norway. Former Iraqi, Afghan, and Somali citizens were the Israel’s Raphael Schutz in Norway may have to three largest groups to be naturalized leave, reports say in 2014, with 1,420, 1,370 and 1,140 recalls meeting Samuel naturalizations respectively. There were also considerably more naturalizations Steinmann, in a time Michael Sandelson & Sarah Bostock of former citizens of the Philippines and when anti-Semitism is The Foreigner Myanmar compared with 2013. About 55 percent of those granted again on the rise The move comes as a result of the Right- Norwegian citizenship in 2014 were ist government reviving Paragraph 37 of the women. The proportion of women was Immigration Act. Michael Sandelson & Sarah Bostock especially high among persons from This piece of legislation, which is cur- The Foreigner Philippines and Thailand, with eight out rently dormant, states that the issue of pro- of 10 women in the group. One out of Samuel Steinmann died one week be- tection can be reprocessed before a final resi- three new citizens were children. fore the 70th anniversary of the liberation of dence permit is granted. Twenty-five percent of those natu- Norway, aged 91. 2015 also marks 75 years NRK also reports that it applies to situ- ralized in 2014 were resident in Oslo. since Norway was invaded, and the Russian ations when conditions, such as war in the Sogn og Fjordane and Finnmark had the Army’s liberation of Auschwitz. country, change. This consequently alters the lowest percentage of naturalizations in 772 of Norway’s then 2,100 Jews were basis for being granted asylum in Norway. 2014, with 1 percent each. sent to death camps under WWII. Only 26 The deadline is valid for three years Photo: Kommunal- og Moderniseringsdepart- (SSB) survived the war. Steinmann was one of the mentet / Agnar Kaarbo / NewsinEnglish.no after the first temporary residence permit is 532 rounded up and deported from Oslo har- Samuel “Sammy” Steinmann was Norway’s last granted. Conservative (H) Prime Minister bor on November 26, 1942. He and four other remaining survivor of Auschwitz. Erna Solberg’s government, a bipartite coali- Government proposes railway reform Jews returned to the capital on May 30, 1945. tion with the Progress Party (FrP), wishes to “The role of the railways in the trans- “I’ve met him two or three times, I’m nevertheless calm, open, and someone with increase this to five. port system is to be strengthened. An not entirely sure,” Israel’s ambassador to seemingly no remnants of hatred in him.” “Those who come to Norway to seek increase in grants and improvements in Norway, Raphael Schutz, tells The Foreign- “At the same time, my impression was asylum shall not continue to stay when the organization will transform the railways er. “I was impressed by his good sense of hu- that he had a kind of light in his face that reason why they applied for asylum has been into a key transport sector in the future,” mor and vitality. What struck me most about showed that he had experienced what he nullified before they have received [their] says Minister of Transport and Commu- him was that here you had a person who had nications Ketil Solvik-Olsen. experienced what he experienced, but he was See > survivor, page 6 See > permits, page 6 The driving force behind the reform is the aim to give the railway’s custom- ers improved rail services. The govern- ment will bring the positive elements of competition into the railway sector. Norway Slow TV invades the UK Competition in the railway sector will be regulated through licenses, where The Foreigner spoke the state ensures attractive rail travel ser- vice on stretches that are not necessarily with a Briton who is economically viable. The plan is there- documenting the TV fore to permit train companies to com- pete for traffic on various stretches by phenomenon agreement with the government. A White Paper on the reform will Michael Sandelson be presented to Parliament (Stortinget) The Foreigner in the near future. (Norway Post / NRK) “I made a documentary about NRK’s series of Slow TV programs in connection Steady decline in church baptisms with my trips to Norway last year,” says A total of 35,100 persons were baptized producer Tim Prevett. “I interviewed staff by the Church of Norway in 2014 1,500 from the broadcaster in Oslo and Bergen, fewer than the year before. This num- and was even present at NRK’s 60-hour live Photo: NRK ber represents a fall of 4.2 percent com- broadcast from Trondheim of the Norwegian Minute-by-minute coverage of the Hurtigruten is one of the more memorable examples of Norwegian pared to the previous year. During the Hymn Book.” Slow TV. Now the model makes its first entry into the UK. last four years, the number of baptisms According to him, Slow TV is readily declined by 15 percent. identifiable as originating from Norway. It Hurtigruten gave an 82-year-old pen- The BBC showed its first Slow TV last The proportion of baptisms to births started with the seven hours, 14 minutes of sioner from Sogn og Fjordane Country a week. BBC Four’s Goes Slow programs in- was 59 percent, a fall from 62 percent the train journey from Bergen to Oslo. An- free trip from Kirkenes to Bergen after he creased viewer figures by 50 percent. Some in 2013. The proportion of baptism to other famous broadcast was the 134 hours of watched the entire program non-stop, just 400,000 usually watch the channel. An births has fallen every year since 2008. minute-by-minute coverage of Hurtigruten catching sleep every now and then. American Slow TV production is scheduled A total of 43,000 youths were con- vessel MS Nordnorge on her voyage from “There is also little research into the to air in November this year on Black Friday. firmed by the Church of Norway in Bergen to Kirkenes. genre. And, unlike other productions with Tim Prevett says that his 29-minute 2014. This number represents a slight There were spin-offs in connection with producers deciding exactly what people documentary That Damned Cow: Just what increase, and shows that 63 percent of the Hurtigruten event. HM Queen Sonja of should do and say, those who appear in front is Norwegian Slow TV? is being shown at 15-year-olds still prefer a church confir- Norway accompanied the closing stages of of the camera in some Slow TV programs the Nordic Church in Liverpool this May 17 mation. In spite of this rise, the propor- the vessel’s voyage, sailing into Kirkenes on bring their own content. This is very unusual tion of 15-year-olds confirmed was 63 See slow tv, page 7 the Royal Yacht Norge. in the world of television,” Tim explains. > percent in 2014, one percentage point lower compared to 2013. theforeigner.no is one of the top sources for English-language news A total of just below six million and features from Norway. Subscriptions start at NOK 49 per month persons attended Church of Norway There are no foreign services. On average, 93 attended each «lands. It is the traveler service, the same as the years before. A total of 63,000 services were held, only who is foreign. about 980 fewer than the year before. – Robert Louis Stevenson » (SSB) 4 • May 22, 2015 norwegian american weekly Business Business News & Notes Telemark’s subsea hero The revised fiscal budget for 2015 ments in the petroleum sector and moder- Presenting the revised fiscal budget for ate growth in household consumption are Telemark Technologies is a resourceful company 2015, Finance Minister Siv Jensen said that expected to weigh on growth this year. On the sharp oil price decline since last year is the other hand, expansionary fiscal and mon- delivering solutions for the oil industry and more dampening growth in the Norwegian econ- etary policies, and a depreciation of the Nor- omy. Growth in the mainland (or non-oil) wegian krone, provide significant impulses economy is set to be moderate in 2015, and to demand. some competitive businesses must adapt to Employment growth has moderated and lower demand from the Norwegian petro- the unemployment rate increased in April. leum sector. The registered unemployment rate currently She said these adjustments are likely to stands at 2.9 percent. happen earlier than previously anticipated (Norway Post / Ministry of Finance) due to the oil price decline. “Lower demand from the petroleum sector will pose chal- Norsk Hydro: Record results for Q1 2015 lenges to the Norwegian economy. Our eco- Hydro’s underlying earnings before financial nomic policy helps the economy meet these items and tax increased to NOK 3,208 mil- challenges,” the Finance Minister said. lion in the first quarter, up from NOK 2,886 The 2015 Fiscal Budget took important million in the fourth quarter of 2014. steps for a new economic policy for Nor- The results reflect higher sales across way. The budget promotes growth in the the value chain and a stronger U.S. dollar. Norwegian economy through targeted tax “I am pleased that we for the second reductions, high priority on infrastructure, quarter in a row can present record quarterly and emphasis on other measures to stimulate results since Hydro became a pure alumin- productivity and competitiveness. ium company in 2007. We will continue to The Norwegian mainland economy deliver on the improvement programs, while looking for additional measures to expand is forecast to grow at 1.3 percent this year Photo: Telemarktechnologies.no and 2.0 percent in 2016. Growth at this rate the efforts already in scope,” says President One of the company’s most exciting developments is its hyperbaric chamber for testing products in would be below the average growth rate of and CEO Svein Richard Brandtzæg. deep sea condiitons. the last four decades. Declines in invest- (Norway Post / NRK / Norsk Hydro) Rasmus Falck Telemark Technologies is a group with Exchange Rates Oslo Børs: Week at a Glance Oslo, Norway divisions complementing each other, making them able to deliver more comprehensive (May 18, 2015) Winners Losers On Liberation and Veterans Day, May 8, projects, products, and services. 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The to accomplish prototypes or quality compo- company Telemark Technologies draws on nents in the shortest possible time. • Ship Owners • this tradition, combined with novel academ- Telemark Technologies is this year’s ic concepts such as systems engineering and winner of The Confederation of Norwegian backed up by highly professional machining Enterprises in Telemark’s Entrepreneurship • Ship & Cargo Brokers • and manufacturing facilities. Award. The company is a trusted subsea en- The 50 employees of Telemark Tech- gineering and development partner for nologies are charging full throttle into the offshore oil and gas producers and subsea subsea industry! • Steamship Agents • equipment manufacturers. They specialize in Rasmus Falck is a strong engineering for the subsea industry and they innovation and entrepre- are innovators who have developed industry neurship advocate. The advances. Telemark Technologies is head- author of “What do the quartered in Kongsberg, a technology hub best do better” and “The for the global offshore oil and gas industry. board of directors as a They operate world-class fabrication facili- resource in SME,” he re- ties and are a key supplier of comprehensive ceived his masters degree projects, products, and services to the world- from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He wide subsea industry. currently lives in Oslo, Norway. MULLAVEY, PROUT, GRENLEY & FOE

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< survivor An opinion column about current issues in From page 3 Norway and the United States had,” the Ambassador remarks. Join the conversation! Samuel Leon “Sammy” Steinmann (Au- On the EDGE gust 24, 1923—May 1, 2015) grew up in the Oslo borough of Nordstrand. On October 26, Embassy Oslo: Sold to the man with a million bucks! 1942, state police came to the farm where he was staying with a friend, taking him to Berg magnate and major campaign bundler whose actual filling of the ambassador position, in Oslo by train, following a tram journey abject ignorance of Norway was exceeded but I honestly believe diplomacy is the from Nordstrand. only by his complete lack of qualifications. last thing on the minds of this administra- He endured constant harassment and His embarrassing performance at his Senate tion’s political operators. Finally, wonky humiliation at Auschwitz, following his jour- confirmation hearing combined with a vig- wise-arses like myself will find it difficult ney with other Jews on Nazi Germany’s the orous opposition effort by the Norwegian- to throw cream pies at a serious-minded SS Donau. Prisoner number 79231 had been American community to ultimately scuttle lawyer with a track record in human tattooed into his skin. Tsunis, who bowed out graciously. rights involvement. Though, I cannot His brother, Harry Steinmann, was killed But—the ambassadorial auction block recall the last time we had run-ins with shortly after arriving at Auschwitz-Birkenau. remains as solid as ever, as the president has the Norwegians over how they treat their Only 10 Jews were alive in the camp in Janu- picked yet another campaign cash bundler to people. ary 1943, some two months later. represent the U.S. of A. in Oslo. The lucky So, to the White House and Mr. & Samuel Steinmann said that he survived winner is Minneapolis attorney Sam Heins. Mrs. Heins, I raise a glass of ice-cold the torture and inhumanity there due to a good Heins and his wife raised $1,042,157 for the akevitt to your success. At the very least, deal of luck. He would go on to work at the president. Congrats, Sam! You just won the please try not to embarrass yourselves or camp hospital, where working indoors meant Cash-for-Embassy Lottery! But the White our fair Republic while in the land of Ed- that he was less vulnerable to the cold and tor- House reached w-a-y down the money barrel vard Grieg and Trygve Lie! ture, less exposed to hard physical labor. this time: the Heinses rank only #47 on the In January 1945, the Red Army moved donor/bundler list. into Poland; Auschwitz was forcibly aban- For the record: the last time Washing- James Bruno is a best- selling author. He has doned. Around 66,000 Jewish prisoners, Photo: Chell Hill / Wikimedia Commons ton sent a career diplomat to Norway was in been featured on many including Steinmann, were sent out on one Will the U.S. Embassy in Oslo finally have an am- 1964. national and interna- of the Nazis’ death marches, forced marches bassador to call its own? In contrast to Tsunis, however, the wiz- tional media outlets. involving columns of prisoners under guard. ards of the White House made a smart se- Bruno is a contributor Prisoners were brutally mistreated and killed. lection this time. They’re achieving several to Politico Magazine Steinmann would survive. He and his goals: a) they’re rewarding another cam- and an instructor at Jewish compatriots were not liberated until James Bruno paign donor (check that box!); b) Heins ac- ThrillerFest. Bruno served as a diplomat April 11, though, by the Americans. They Washington, D.C. tually possesses some relevant experience with the U.S. Department of State for twen- had survived by taking numbered clothes as a human rights activist; c) by choosing a ty-three years and currently is a member of from dead, non-Jewish prisoners, hiding Word is that President Obama is ready Minnesota native, the White House is placat- the Diplomatic Readiness Reserve, subject their identity. to announce his next nominee to become ing that state’s senators (who opposed Tsu- to worldwide duty on short notice. He holds Steinmann has retold his stories to adults U.S. ambassador to Norway. Readers will nis)—and let’s not forget Minnesota has the M.A. degrees from the U.S. Naval War Col- and pupils alike in order to educate them recall the fiasco surrounding his last nom- highest concentration of Norwegian Ameri- lege and Columbia University, and a B.A. about the atrocities that took place under inee, George Tsunis, a Long Island hotel cans. I could list as a fourth achievement the from George Washington University. WWII. He was awarded the King’s Medal of Merit in 2012, and has now been laid to rest The opinions expressed by opinion writers featured in “On the Edge” are not necessarily those of Norwegian American Weekly, and our publication of those views is not in Oslo’s Helsfyr Gravlund. an endorsement of them. Comments, suggestions, and complaints about the opinions expressed by the paper’s editorials should be directed to the editor. “Sadly, the number of Holocaust sur- vivors still living among us is diminishing < permits day by day, and with their passing the last From page 3 of those who can give first-hand testimony of what happened in Europe during the years permanent residence permit,” Minister also considered a return agreement with Er- ister. 1939-1945 are vanishing,” stated President of Justice Anders Anundsen stated last itrea whilst they were in power. “The Eritre- The proposal from the Norwegian gov- of Israel Reuven (Ruvi) Rivlin in his letter month. an Foreign Minister does not discount forced ernment, which has demanded documenta- of condolence to Norway’s King Harald V. Deputy Minister of Justice Himan- return of Eritreans from Norway either,” tion from Eritrea showing that all those re- “I am extremely concerned by the fact shu Gulati spent two days in the Eritrean Jøran Kallmyr, incumbent Junior Minister of turned will be treated humanely, has been that in parallel to the departure from our capital last year regarding the matter. “We Justice for the Progress Party, told NRK. sent for hearing. world of such figures as Samuel Steinmann, met with officials from various ministries Multi-year national service is the reason Eritreans are one of the largest refugee we are witnessing the ugly revival and rise in to discuss sending some Eritreans home,” most Eritreans have been given asylum in groups to have been granted asylum in Nor- Europe of anti-Semitism in Europe,” Presi- The Guardian reported him as saying Norway. Eritrea’s government has promised way in more recent years. dent Rivlin also wrote. then. “These individuals are vetted by the Norway that this will not exceed one and 2,720 Eritreans have been granted asy- immigration department and have been a half years. “The prerequisite for a return lum in Norway in the last 16 months, some Additional source: The Center for Studies of found not to have a need for asylum.” agreement is that national service is not more 7,000 during the last five years, according to the Holocaust and Religious Minorities, Oslo Norway’s Leftist tripartite coalition than 18 months,” concluded the Junior Min- Directorate of Immigration (UDI) figures. Just the right amount of NAW

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Emily Vikre Duluth, Minn.

When my husband and I decided to establishments from New York to Chicago move back to my hometown in Northern to Seattle. I love using our akevitt—which Minnesota to open up a craft distillery, we is named Øvrevann, Norwegian for Upper knew basically from the start that we wanted Lake, or Lake Superior, where our distillery to make akevitt. My mother emigrated from is located—and others for cocktails to give Norway to the United States when she was them a little Scandinavian inflection. in her early 20s, and my father’s family is This particular cocktail is a festive also Norwegian, so I had grown up with ake­ sparkling cocktail that I served to my fam- vitt as a presence at all of our holidays. My ily when we celebrated Syttende Mai this mother and some of our best family friends year—along with our traditional straight who are also from Norway had, in fact, tak- akevitt, of course. This is a simple variation en our neighborhood by storm when I was of the French 75, which is a classic gin cock- little with the introduction of a raucous Syt- tail. Instead of gin, lemon, and champagne, tende Mai fest complete with parade, giant here the flavors of akevitt marry beautifully smørgåsbord of everyone’s favorite Nor- with lime and prosecco. It’s refreshing, effer- wegian treats, and free-flowing akevitt and vescent, and tastes like a celebration! drinking songs. It’s something everyone looks forward to all year long. Emily Vikre is a Norwe- When I set out to craft the akevitt that we gian-American dual citizen make at our distillery, I wanted to create one who grew up in Northern that hearkened to those I was familiar with, Minnesota but spent all her like Linie and Aalborg, but to tone down the summers at her family’s hytte in Southern Norway. burn and the heavy hit of caraway by adding After receiving a PhD in a number of other spices inspired by Scan- Food Policy and Applied dinavian baked goods. Our akevitt has some Nutrition, Emily and her husband Joel decided cardamom, cloves, peppercorn, fennel, and to change the course of their lives and moved citrus zest, a bit like a spiced rye bread. back to Duluth, Minn., to start Vikre Distillery While the traditional way of drinking (vikredistillery.com) where they make fine hand- akevitt is to sip it ice cold alongside a beer, crafted spirits inspired by the nature and culture creative bartenders have recently discovered of Northern Minnesota. Emily is also an enthu- akevitt makes an excellent base for cocktails. siastic cook, recipe developer, and food writer In Norway, Linie actually sponsors a cock- and has contributed to such publications as tail competition. In the United States, you’ll Lucky Peach, Food52, Cake & Whiskey Maga- find akevitt cocktails on the menus of fine zine, and Minnesota Public Radio.

Photos: Emily Vikre With akevitt, prosecco, and lime, this refreshing cocktail is a Norwegian twist on the classic French 75 cocktail. Norsk 17

1 oz Vikre Øvrevann Aquavit (this 1/2 oz fresh lime juice cocktail will also work with another 1/2 oz simple syrup caraway or anise-dominant akevitt 3 oz prosecco (or other dry sparkling like Linie or Krogstad) wine)

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Who doesn’t love Norway, any time of year? Norway is especially beautiful, though, in May and June when the weather turns mild and the sun stays up late and gets up early. In late May, 14 Americans, mostly musicians and mostly harp players, met in Oslo to start the third Harpa Tour. Harpa is a group of harp players who tour in Scandina- via and play concerts together. It’s a differ- ent group each time, but it’s always fun. What no one can plan on is natural di- sasters, and the flooding in Europe had made its way up to Norway around the time we all landed in Oslo. Farms were underwater, the river Lågen looked more like Lake Mjøsa, and several bridges ahead of us were washed away. A fair amount of time was spent re- figuring our route, but our driver Hogne worked hard to make sure we were always able to reach our next concert destination on time. With the bus packed full of us and our Photos: Jack Kollé Above: Ålesund’s picturesque harbor. day packs and a small trailer hanging off Right: Beth tunes her harp at Storetveit Church, Bergen, where the group held a concert. the back for the harps and suitcases, we em- Below: Bøvra River running high after floods. barked from Oslo ready to play. We played seven concerts, from laid-back potlucks to formal church settings, in a big loop through Telemark to Bergen, north to Balestrand and Ålesund, and east over the mountains to Lillehammer before returning to Oslo. Two weeks of music and fun! It was such joy to come together from many parts of the U.S. and share our love of the harp. Some of us were friends from past Harpa tours, or from the many harp festivals we attend around the country. Everyone had worked hard on their own to learn the music and in rehearsal we quickly melded into an impressive ensemble. The harp is a rarely seen instrument in Norway. Many people in our audiences were completely enthralled just looking at the beautiful hand-made harps, and then transported by the sound of our 300 or more heavenly strings. One young teen at a pic- nic in Hokksund was so awestruck that she talked her folks into buying my harp—be- fore the tour had even started! I made them wait until we returned to Oslo before they played for you!” An overnight stop in Balestrand gave us a men’s chorus that has been singing to- could pick up the harp. The astounded guide was for a moment a chance to play in the Høyvik Room of the gether for many decades. Our final number I always arrange to stop at at least one quite speechless. And then she said, “Next ornate and spacious Kviknes Hotel. The fur- together was the song “Nidelven,” beloved stave church on our way, and it’s usually time you come through, let us know and niture, all hand-carved in acanthus style, and by all immigrants from Norway in the States, Heddal Stavkirke in Telemark. There we are we’ll set up a concert for you!” We left this the full-length view of Sognefjord, made this and when the baritone soloist finished the welcomed with open arms, and allowed to wonderful factory dreaming of being paid a dream-like experience for those who had first verse with harps accompanying, and play our harps inside the nave for as long as for our music in beautifully knit sweaters. never seen a fjord in their lives. Dinner was the whole chorus joined in, we were all so we like. One Harpa member, Therese Honey, It’s difficult to describe the incredibly probably the largest buffet spread any of us moved that it was suddenly a bit difficult to is a recognized expert in medieval and re- beautiful scenery that Norway possesses in had ever seen, with tables laden with deli- see our harp-strings clearly! naissance harp music, and what better music abundance. If you’ve been there, you know cious food in a room the size of a ballroom. Once back in Oslo, we said our good- to play inside a stave church? It perfectly what I’m talking about. Green rolling hills, In Ålesund the Ivar Aasen folk dance byes, realizing this was a special time for fit the atmosphere created by hand-painted valleys bursting with greenery, the near- group treated us, after our concert, by giving each of us and that we would cherish our walls and the carved “Bishop’s Chair.” We vertical fruit orchards of Hardanger, white- us the run of their cozy timber-built lodge memories of Norway for the rest of our lives. also stopped at Røldal Stavkirke and enjoyed topped mountains, the perfect reflection of high up on the mountain above the harbor. We were given a warm welcome wherever its very different character and atmosphere. sheer cliffs in the fjord waters—we stopped Clear views of the mountains and fishing we went, and we are forever grateful to our Probably the strangest encounter we trying to choose the perfect place to live, boats with, of course, the never-ending sun- kind and generous Norwegian hosts and had was in Ytre Arna. We visited the Oleana there were too many of them. set of Norway’s summer, made this a most hostesses and to our brave and skillful bus factory, where they create the finest sweat- In Bergen we visited the folk dance relaxing stay. driver, Hogne! ers of Norwegian design. There in the foyer group on Sotra Island, who gave us places Our final stop was the historic Lilleham- stood a tall harp, which our guide explained to stay overnight and threw the best party mer Church, but to get there we had to navi- Beth Kollé is a member of Leif Erikson Lodge belonged to a harpist arriving from Germa- ever at their harbor meeting house. We were gate the mountains and the floodlands. That’s of Sons of Norway, and Valkyrien Lodge of ny. “We searched far and wide to find a harp- treated to live Hardingfele music by talented where we saw roads and newly planted fields Daughters of Norway, Seattle Wash. She per- ist for this evening’s event, and finally had to local teens, and lots of people were able to sit underwater, with barn walls washed up to a forms, records and teaches throughout the look in Germany,” she said. All of us stood at one of our harps and learn to pluck a few couple meters by the swollen river. But our US, in Norway, Sweden, and Ireland. Harpa there, surprise clearly on our faces, as I said, strings. The potluck dinner included moun- welcome in Lillehammer was warm and our CD and DVD available to order: please call “We have ten harps in our bus trailer, right tains of fresh shrimp, cheeses, hot dishes, lodgings were dry. Beth at (206) 715-2858 or email bethkolle@ there in your parking lot. We could have and local specialties. We shared our last concert with Klang, comcast.net. 10 • May 22, 2015 norwegian american weekly Roots & Connections

< seamen’s church quickly to individual emergencies. In 2014 Bethesda, Maryland. This Norwegian-lan- tant role in the 17th of May celebration to- From page 1 the church assisted 1,519 Norwegians in dis- guage service has been held in the nation’s gether with the Royal Norwegian Embassy tress. capital for 68 years. It follows the Norwe- and other Norwegian organizations includ- Norwegians. Four student chaplains visit The church also offers valuable, timely gian Church’s order for worship. ing Lakselaget D.C., the Washington, D.C. Norwegian students abroad; one of them is assistance in the case of major disasters any- After the service, most of the parishio- lodge of the Sons of Norway, the Norwegian assigned to visiting students in the U.S. Sev- where in the world. It provided assistance ners go downstairs to the Fellowship Hall Society of Washington, D.C., Den Norske en chaplains serve on Norwegian oil installa- when the Air France jet crashed in Brazil in to socialize over a cup of coffee and Nor- Dameklubben, and the Mid-Atlantic Chap- tions in the North Sea. There is also a church 2009. It played a vital role during the terror- wegian cakes and waffles. They also have ter of the Norwegian-American Chamber of on the internet. ist attack on Statoil’s installation in 2013. an opportunity to buy Norwegian products, Commerce. It also sponsors a very popular Syversen emphasized that the primary It assisted after the terrorist attacks in Paris as the pastor always brings items from the Christmas bazaar in November and offers a mission of the church is to provide a spiri- and Copenhagen this year. The church also church in New York including chocolates, Nordic service on Christmas Eve. tual meeting place and to promote the King- assists when disasters occur within Norway cheese, jam, and fish balls. Gift articles and The Seamen’s Church strives to be a dom of God. The church’s cultural and social itself. It went into action immediately after Norwegian newspapers are also available for servant church in the world today, serving goals are, however, also very important. the horrendous terrorist attack in Oslo on purchase. Norwegians and others who seek friendship “We believe that all people have unlim- July 22, 2011. Sunday School is provided for children and assistance. during the service. The children sometimes ited value. We believe in relationship and Christine Foster Meloni is The Church in Washington, D.C. present plays to the congregation, especially that we all belong together. We can build professor emerita at The bridges by reaching out and offering friend- Syversen also talked about the Norwe- during the Christmas season. George Washington Uni- ship to the guests in our churches,” Mr. Sy- gian congregation in Washington. It is an In June the church arranges confirma- versity. She has degrees versen declared. independent congregation that has a rela- tion for youth from D.C., Maryland, Virgin- in Italian literature, lin- The Seamen’s Church does not remain tionship with the Norwegian Church Abroad ia, West Virginia, and sometimes even from guistics, and international within the walls of its churches, however. It in New York. A pastor from the Seamen’s Pennsylvania and North Carolina. It also education. She was born in plays a vital role in the field, helping peo- Church in New York comes to Washington arranges baptisms, weddings, funerals, and Minneapolis and currently ple when disaster strikes. The church has a on the second Sunday of every month for memorial services. lives in Washington, DC. She values her Nor- 24/7 phone advisory service and responds a service at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Every year the church plays an impor- wegian heritage.

Norwenglish Crossword by Andrew R. Thurston Puzzles by Sölvi Dolland Directions: Translate English words to Norwegian, or vice Across / 43. Tidsmani 11. Opera “A Norwegian-Danish playwright” versa, before posting in the puzzle. #2 / 92. Vannrett 44. Støpeformer 13. Tendte på 1. Forslitt 46. SSW igjen 6. Matters 47. Gjøre seg 18. Grave 11. Taler elsket 21. Forlate 12. Skribent 49. Evangelium 23. Gnaw 14. Curriculum 51. Utsende igjen 25. Drag 15. Unveil 52. (The) peas 27. Harme 16. Agreed 53. Brokkbind 29. Eskorter 17. Rescue 54. Svier 31. Tilbud 19. Part 32. Planet 20. Bookcase Down / 33. Powder 22. Time Loddrett 34. Bulge 23. Genius 1. Trainer 36. Rasps 24. Armert 2. Løsepenger 37. Essence 26. Glistened 3. Dets 38. Compete 28. Er 4. Tur 41. Kanter 30. Tilsalder 5. (The) sleeve 44. Maize 31. Dish washing 6. Reive 45. Sår 35. Hegre 7. Inherit 48. Emu 39. Fly 8. Unge 50. Stubborn 40. Tips 9. Etyder 42. Lette 10. (The) shrimps

Norsk-Engelsk Kryssord by Ed Egerdahl of the Scandinavian Language Institute

Ed Egerdahl wrote these puzzles for Scandinavian Language Institute’s classes at LODDRETT 38. lure noen / en med ingen sans 49. Bambis familie Seattle’s Nordic Heritage Museum. It’s possible a few of the clues will make more 1. (n) ha tårer renne fra øynene 40. slags brus 50. saks lyd sense if you remember that—there may be some Seattle-centric answers. There’s 2. tomatene blir røde, frukten 41. (n) ingenting 51. (n) guttenavn definitely some wacky humor, and if you find yourself uncertain about a two-letter begynner å falle 43. rengjør 52. sandpapir kvalitet answer, try “Ed.” 3. spion / reisebyrå ansatt 44. sted mellom fjellene 56. latinsk for 29 loddrett (N) = skriv på norsk. Otherwise, the answers are in English. 4. (n) den tilhører deg 45. retnings merke 57. asiatisk språk 5. viktig nøkkelord i norsk klasse 46. militær trompet 60. en grusom jobb, men noen måtte VANNRETT 37. personlige beskjeder / musikalsk 6. Dinah ved kysten 47. en nesten gjennomsiktig stein gjøre det! 1. hvor bratt veien er / skole karakter skrift 7. apparat for lys 48. (n) skaldyr 5. smekke med hånden 38. eksotiske frukter fra et varmere 8. pub favoritt i England 10. bli større klima 9. lefse ingredienser 14. stiv, vil ikke bøye 39. helten i de fleste norske vitser 10. bønner bedt før vi spise 15. engel lue 40. geometrisk form / iskjeks 11. en som kjører en fort bil i 16. si noe fryktelig godt om noe eller 41. den slags mytologi som gir oss i konkurranser noen hvert fall fire ut av sju ukedags navn 12. bake apparat 17. (n) dør stilling 42. kryssord mester som liker å se det 13. retning unge immigranter skulle 18. skure middel merkenavn / lille navnet i trykk reise i de gamle dager skytende himmelsk lys 43. dekke med klær eller penger 18. sukker stav / smekke på rumpen i 19. flink flygere / høyeste kort i 44. to som arbeider sammen Singapore stokken 45. smal vei for bilen eller bowling 21. farlig å bli skremt ut av dem når du 20. basis på desimal systemet baller har bare den halve å begynner med 21. Enterprise hastighet / plate 46. verdens hjerte for norsk språk og 23. bruker saks / slemme ting å si om bøyning kultur andre 22. lokalisert språk nyanse 50. en liten elv 25. gå i vannet opp til knærne 24. knytte sammen 52. (n) farge eller metall 26. under deler av sko / flate fisk 26. (n) gamle ett-roms hus / moderne 53. oi, har du sett på maken! 28. sleng ord for en av 9 loddrett rom for underholdning (flertall) 54. dukkehjem dame 29. omelett ingrediens 27. tok inn mat 55. dansk komisk pianist 30. hvor mye medisin 28. et tog gjør det og går, et bar gjøre 57. fersk vann innsjø 31. fot klær det og ler! 58. strykejern / metall 32. telefon knapp ord 29. komisk geni bak dette 59. motsatt av godhet 33. kompass retning / ord ending med 31. små hus for verktøy / en slange 60. restaurant kunde nasjonalitet gjør det med huden 61. kirke møbler 34. sedler, sjekker 34. fedre, onkler, nevøer 62. pris / fart / vurdere 35. bildekk fyll 35. for en tid siden 63. folk med energi for aktiviteter 37. forhåpentlig er du ferdig med 36. hage slange / bein klær kryssordet før denne tiden norwegian american weekly May 22, 2015 • 11 obituaries & Religion Pastor Larson’s Corner In Loving Memory Pastor Jerry Larson retired to his cabin in Zimmerman, Minn., after 39 years Do you have a loved one or friend who has recently passed? in parish ministry for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. In 2011 he Contact us at (206) 784-4617 or [email protected] to place an obituary. published a book entitled “Speaking the Word Freely: Writing with purpose, preaching with power.” Contact him at [email protected] Constance O. Anderson September 3, 1922 – May 9, 2015 Are you paying attention? Constance Olivia Anderson passed active in Girl Scouts for 30 years, was a char- Recently I was visiting with a friend than remaining in their homeland. In an away on May 9, 2015. She was born Sept. 3, ter member of Sons of Norway H. R. Holand and I shared my concern about a mutual interview, one of the refuges said, “In our 1922, in Vignes to Bertha (Arneson) and Os- Lodge and Arachne Spinners, member of friend of ours who seemed to have a very country no one loves anyone anymore.” car Johnsrud. She graduated from Sturgeon Norse Rosemalers, Door County Weaver’s negative attitude lately. He said, “Well As people of faith we naturally won- Bay High School. On February 14, 1942, she Guild, Door County Historical Society, past Jerry, I guess if you aren’t a little bummed der where God is in all of this. How can we and Peary M. Anderson were married at Ta- president of Sturgeon Bay Business Women, out these days, you just aren’t paying at- trust in God when so many terrible things num Lutheran Church, where she had been and volunteer at the Miller Art Museum. tention.” His response precipitated quite a are happening all around the world? Even baptized and confirmed. She and Peary were Survivors include three daughters: Mary conversation. It ended with us both think- more importantly, what can we do to make proud of their Norwegian heritage and en- Lou (Eddy) Allen; Sally Treichel, Sturgeon ing that our mutual friend was probably things better both at home and abroad? joyed traveling to Norway and other places. Bay; and Constance (Candy) Davis, Manka- having a very normal reaction to the world How can we bring hope and peace into a Peary passed away in 1998. to, Minn. Grandchildren: John (Fotini) Boyd, as we currently know it. world so conflicted? When Peary and Joseph Jungwirth Manitowoc; Elizabeth Boyd, Milwaukee; So many horrific things happen on Truthfully, we know that there remains formed Ace Hardware, Inc. in Sturgeon Danny (Jamie) Allen, Algoma; and Corey almost a daily basis that most of us are much good in the world. If we pay more Bay in 1954, she became bookkeeper. They and Colby Treichel, Sturgeon Bay. Great numb to it. We are experiencing sensory attention to the good things and rejoice in sold the business in 1975 and she worked at grandchildren: Maria (Stephen) Gordon; Al- overload and it can have a devastating ef- those things, perhaps we can see that we Jorns, Inc. from 1979 until her retirement in lanah and Ronny Boyd; Sean, Tory, and Alex fect upon our psychological well-being. I have much to live for. We know that God 1987. Connie was accomplished in rosemal- Johnson; Timothy Treichel; and Owen and recently watched a report on the refugees is good and desires for us to have full and ing, water colors, spinning, weaving, dyeing Delaney Allen. Great great grandchildren: fleeing North Africa for Europe. They abundant lives. Noticing and then sharing wool, knitting, Norwegian embroidery, quilt Kyla and Krystal Gordon; Donivan Crull; and were willing to risk their lives to cross the the good things around us in this life might making, sewing, and many other artistic en- Lilly Boyd. She is also survived by her sister Mediterranean in small boats and rafts. very well help our little corner of the world deavors. Hazel (Elward) Anderson; sister-in-law Ne- They believed that anything was better get through a very difficult time. Connie was a faithful member of Bay dra Johnsrud; sister-in-law Marie Anderson; View Lutheran Church, participating in the and nieces and nephews. choir, Sunday school, Bay View Church Preceding her in death were her hus- Community Connections Women, circles, and activities. She was also band Peary; sons-in-law Ronald Treichel and Douglas Davis; great grandchildren Mi- Gratulerer med Dagen! chael Treichel and Regan Allen; brother Ar- nold Johnsrud; brothers-in-law; and sisters- Happy birthday / 25. mai Janet (Nesse) Grell Matawan NJ engagement / etc! Neal Harrison Lynnwood WA Lily Tofteland Hartmann Boulder CO John L. 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Vernon WA Bill Peterson Mora MN Col Hamilton Lawrence Coronado CA Richard Stenerson Redmond WA Harald Olafson Everett WA Howard S. Tronsdal Stanwood WA Featuring great Nordic products Leif Sather Gonvick MN Sverre Velle Straumgjerde Norway Books • Candy and Chocolates • Canned goods • Condiments Harold Steinvik Sandhornøy Norway Cooking wares • Dry Goods • Gift items • Specialty meats and more! Want to see your birthday in the Norwegian American Weekly? Email [email protected] or call (206) 784-4617. Must be submitted one month in advance. NB: Has someone on our birthday list passed away? Please notify us! Visit us online: www.nordichouse.com 12 • May 22, 2015 norwegian american weekly in your neighborhood What’s going on in your neighborhood? Calendar of Events california Michigan Annual BBQ Ornamental Woodcarving with Erik Holt Freya Lodge New Member Meet and Greet Samhold 50th Anniversary Celebration June 7, 1:00—5:00 p.m. June 7, 14, 21, 28, 9:00 a.m.—3:30 p.m. Open House June 14, 4:00—6:30 p.m. Brooklyn, N.Y. Seattle, Wash. June 3, 6:00—8:00 p.m. Waterford, Mich. What better way to kick off the summer break Woodcarvers at all levels are welcome. Tool Santa Rosa. Calif. The Sons of Norway lodge, Samhold #5-473, will than with a great BBQ? We will be serving the tra- sharpening and basic carving techniques will Enjoy traditional Scandinavian foods such as be celebrating its 50th anniversary at the Scott ditional hot dogs and hamburgers, potato salad, be covered for beginners. Continuing stu- krumkake, rosettes, or smørbrød. While learn- Lake Banquet Center: 2100 Scott Lake Rd. The corn on the cob, coleslaw, and a few surprises. A dents will develop their own projects. Classes ing how to make these delicacies, watch a keynote speaker will be Owen Christianson, Sons few of our members will be manning the pit as start at $45 for members, $47 for non-mem- demonstration on Norwegian rosemaling or of Norway District Five President. Members and others lead the lawn festivities. Everyone is wel- bers, with discounts for multiple classes. Sign get tips on tracing your family tree with an ex- friends are invited to participate in a variety of come! At Gjøa Sporting Club. up and find more info at www.eventbrite. pert Norwegian genealogist. Explore the ben- entertainment. Membership awards will be pre- com/e/craft-school-wood-carving-with-erik- efits of membership in Freya Lodge Sons of sented by the Lodge President, Gene Steensma. oregon holt-june-2015-registration-14074885361. Norway. Free. At Norway Hall. Contact Anne- The 106th Annual Sangerfest Grand Concert Marie at (707) 894-1807 for more details. Minnesota June 19, 7:00 p.m. Akevitt Tasting June 7, 1:00—3:00 p.m. & 14, 6:00—8:00 p.m. The Tine Box Salem, Ore. Seattle Wash. Scandinavian Heritage Fair June 11, 6:00—5:00 p.m. The Pacific Coast Norwegian Singers Association This two-hour akevitt tasting covers everything June 6, 1:00—4:00 p.m. Isle, Minn. and the Thorsmen Norwegian Male Chorus of Sa- you ever wanted to know about akevitt, includ- Temecula, Calif. Tine Boxes have a history dating back at least lem will perform at the 106th Annual Sangerfest ing history, production, styles by region, mod- Sons of Norway, Vinland Lodge, will have a 2,000 years. Artisans made tines, bentwood box- Grand Concert. A special guest artist will be Miss ern interpretation, flavors, food pairing, drink- Scandinavian Heritage Fair at the Assistance es, one at a time to meet specific needs. The tine Alicia Baker, a world-class singer and entertainer! ing songs, cocktailing, and more! Taste over 20 League of Temecula Valley. There will be many could be a container for family valuables or as For further info, call Paul Flora at (503) 572-8330 domestic and imported akevitts. 21+ only. $55 exhibits, including Viking history and customs, mundane as storing food. Originally made of thin or Roger Vinyard at (503) 559-8831. Tickets are for members; $60 general; designated drivers Norwegian trolls, Norwegian painting and wood slabs laced with fine birch roots, today they $10. At West Salem High School Auditorium. free. Register at aquavit-tasting.eventbrite. drawing, rosemaling, craft demonstrations in are used as containers for jewelry, correspon- com. At the Nordic Heritage Museum. Hardanger and knitting, and food demonstra- dence, and sewing boxes. A master at the making pennsylvania tions with lefse, æblerskiver, and waffle -mak of “tine boxes” and boxes made from birch bark, Northern Lights: Scandinavian Design Heritage Camp: Nordic Celebrations ing. There will also be a Viking photo booth Bob is the Sons of Norway International Director- May 23—Oct. 4 June 22—26, 9:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m. and food to purchase. Event is free to the pub- District 1 and lives in Detroit Lakes, Minn. Philadelphia, Penn. lic. For info please contact Caronne at (909) Drawing from the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s Seattle, Wash. Heritage Camp is a week of fun activities and 239-8399 or [email protected]. Midtsommer Fest exceptional holdings, Northern Lights surveys crafts related to celebrations in the Nordic June 13, 12:00 p.m. Scandinavian design from the 1900 World’s Fair countries for children ages seven to 11! We Fridtjof Nansen Lodge 85th Anniversary Minneapolis, Minn. in Paris to the present, with special emphasis on are happy to announce that the Leif Erikson June 6, 4:00—8:00 p.m. A contemporary interpretation of the traditional objects made mid-century, when an appreciation Lodge is again co-sponsoring camp. Reserva- Long Beach, Calif. Norwegian summer gathering! The all-day festi- for Scandinavian design reached new heights tions are necessary, and can be made by con- Fridtjof Nansen Lodge #6-009 was estab- val brings together Norwegian Americans young both in the United States and internationally. tacting Alison Church at (206) 789-5707 x19 lished June 5, 1930, and we will be 85 years and old to celebrate the new home of Norway Visit www.philamuseum.org for more info. or [email protected]. Cost is $150 old this June. Celebrate the 85th anniversary House and enjoy a mix of live music, family ac- for NHM members, $100 for members of the on June 6 at Recreation Park 18 Golf Course. tivities, and rich Nordic culture. Enjoy the Makers Bernt Balchen Lodge Viking Fest Leif Erikson Lodge, or $175 general admission. Mart (a local art and handmade craft market) and June 6, 6:00 p.m. At the Nordic Heritage Museum. A Taste of Scandinavia Food Fair, featuring the best of Twin Cities food Lackawaxen, Penn. June 20, 12:00—2:00 p.m. artisans, street food purveyors, Nordic special- Bernt Balchen Lodge, Sons of Norway, hosts their Kelseyville, Calif. ties, and craft beverages. At Norway House. annual Viking Fest at the Lackawaxen Fire Hall. Wisconsin Vikings of Lake Lodge, Sons of Norway, will Price: $20 per adult and $10 for children under Family History Scrapbooking Class host a Scandinavian buffet dinner in the Midtsommer Celebration Gala & Going Viking 12. The menu consists of stuffed roast pork din- May 30, 9:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m. Galilee Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall. Honors ner with all the trimmings, homemade bread and Madison, Wis. Enjoy great homemade food consisting of June 18, 6:00 p.m. desserts, coffee, and tea. Reservations required This workshop will provide you with an al- Swedish meatballs, dilled potatoes, pickled Minneapolis, Minn. by June 1. Please call Elsie at (570) 685-7086. ternative to writing a book about your fam- herring, shrimp cocktail, lefse, cookies, and Join Norway House for a silent auction, dinner, live ily. Assemble your family’s history one page more. There will be a door prize and raffle. auction, live presentation of Norwegian Threads, texas at a time, using pictures or documents and Cost: $15 in advance. For tickets, contact Jo an exhibition featuring the work of textile artist Sankthansaften the descriptions that go with them. Before at (707) 279-8264 or [email protected]. Lise Skjåk Bræk and painter Anne Langsholt Apa- June 20 you know it, you will have a treasured history ydinli, and more. The 2015 Going Viking Honoree Cranfills Gap, Texas to pass on to family members. Instructed by colorado is Thor Johansen, Former Consul General for Nor- Join the Bosque County Chapter for a Summer Carol Culbertson at Ostby Education Center of Fjelldalen Lodge 20th Anniversary way in Minneapolis. Attire is Nordic Gala Finest: Solstice celebration. The event starts at 9:00 a.m. the Norwegian American Genealogical Cen- June 20, 11:30 a.m.—2:30 p.m. Norwegian sweaters, suits, bunad, or black-tie. with breakfast at St. Olaf Lutheran Church. Every- ter. Cost is $45 for NAGC members or $60 for Denver, Colo. Visit www.norwayhouse.org/2015/03/3637/ for one is invited to talk for about five minutes, telling non-members. For more info, contact NAGC Fjelldalen Lodge 6-162 is proud to celebrate more info and registration. At Aria Minneapolis. a family story relating to their place in America. at (608) 255-2224 or [email protected]. their 20th anniversary with a lunch, short pro- gram, and awards at Pinehurst Country Club. new york “From the Land of the Midnight Sun to the Washington Badger State, An American Dream Come True” $30 per person. See sofn.amm.clockwork. New Nordic Cinema: Victoria Nordic Fest! June 10, 7:00—9:00 p.m. net/_asset/9fy2al/2015_Fjelldalen_20th_ May 27 & 29 May 30, 10:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m. Stoughton, Wis. Anniversary.pdf for more info. New York, N.Y. Auburn, Wash. Join Sons of Norway Mandt Lodge. Two Nor- Join Scandinavia House for a showing of Victoria, Join the Sons of Norway Vesterdalen Lodge for wegian exchange students, from the Arctic Cir- illinois directed by Torun Lian (Norway, 2013). Norwe- Nordic Fest! Enjoy vendors (clothing, jewelry, cle and Southern Norway, will talk about their Visit the Viking Ship gian Nobel Prize-winning author Knut Hamsun’s books, rosemaling), ethnic foods to sample, bake homes in Norway and their experiences living June 21 & 27—28, 10:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m. immortal novel Victoria (1898) is the original sale, craft displays and demonstrations, geneal- in Stoughton. There will also be a program by Geneva, Ill. love story. It has everything: young love, class dif- ogy, activities for children, and more! Visit www. ASPECT Foundation’s Cynda Solberg and Dave Visit the Viking ship, a real, full-size replica of ferences, success against all odds, glorious cos- vesterdalen.org for more info. Carlson. Greg Ragan, Sons of Norway Finan- a ninth-century Viking ship that sailed across tumes and settings, and heartbreaking tragedy. cial Benefit Counselor, will also present on the the Atlantic in 1893. Docent-led tours begin In Norwegian and Swedish with English subtitles. Lefsefest Midsummer Festival & Heritage Day products offered by Sons of Norway! Contact every 30 minutes. You’ll learn of Viking con- At 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday or 6:30 on Friday. June 6, 10:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m. Darlene Arneson at arnesonfamily5@gmail. struction, journey, and significance. Cost is Cost is $10 or $7 for ASF members. Issaquah, Wash. com or (608) 873-7209 for more info. $5 to enter the park and $5 for adults, $3 for A fun festival featuring Viking battles (watch or teens to tour the ship. Natural Disaster Risk Reduction in NYC and participate!), arts and crafts, vendors, bake sale, Beginning Norwegian Genealogy Class Norway Swedish Pancakes, lefse (traditional and gluten- June 10—11 May 28, 6:00—8:15 p.m. Maryland free), folk costumes, traditional foods, kran- Madison, Wis. New York, N.Y. Lise Lorentzen’s Rosemaling Show sekake raffles, live music, demonstrations, enter- If you are just beginning your family history A debate organized by the Nature Conservancy May 31—June 28 tainment, activities for children, and a children’s project, or have not worked with Norwegian in collaboration with the Government of Norway. Bel Air, Md. maypole program. Free admission. Sponsored by records, this class is for you. Instructed by Jer- After Hurricane Sandy, the Nature Conservancy Lise Lorentzen’s rosemaling will be presented the Sons of Norway Cascade Lodge, Sons of Nor- ry Paulson at Ostby Education Center of the committed to help New York build back smarter at this one-woman show at the prestigious way Foundation, and the Daughters of Norway Norwegian American Genealogical Center. and use nature—wetlands, forests, dunes, mus- Liriodendron Art Gallery. The opening re- Gina Krog Lodge. For more info contact Leiann at Cost is $125 for NAGC members or $150 for sel beds, oyster reefs, and parks—to help protect ception will be held on May 31 and will run (425) 313-0193 or [email protected]. non-members. For more info, contact NAGC us. At Scandinavia House. 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Victoria Hofmo Brooklyn, N.Y.

This year marks the 70th Anniversary and the war theaters abroad. A sizable part of the end of WWII, and Friday, May 8, of the Allied Forces were supplied by ships marked the 70th Anniversary of Norway’s flying the Norwegian flag. More than 30,000 liberation from the Nazis. To honor it, the sailors and naval gunners manned the ships. Norwegian War Sailors Club in Brooklyn Many of them looked to New York, the prin- (the krigsseilerne) held their annual tradition cipal port of call, as their home port during of commemorating the day with a ceremony the war. The losses were heavy—570 ships at their monument at Battery Park known by and 4,000 sailors.” the Norwegian sailors as “the stone.” Now, the Norwegian and American In contrast to this simple “stone” is the monuments face each other. This makes per- powerful and dynamic American Merchant fect sense, because the Norwegian sailors Marine Monument, placed in the water near- served on American ships as well. So both by. It depicts a man gone overboard and a monuments are a tribute to their service. frantic attempt to save him. The Norwegian The Norwegian War Sailors suffered monument seems underwhelming in com- the most casualties per capita of any of the parison. A professor I had at City College armed forces that served during WWII. They called the Norwegian monument “The For- lost more than half their fleet and 4,000 men, gotten Monument,” but after much research, as they were tasked with the dangerous job Photo courtesy of Little Norway Arne Asphjell, Ingebrit Ustad, Ansgar Selsto, and Oddmund Stenset, take their first look at the pavilion with I would say it is a perfect fit to represent the of carrying supplies (including flammables), owner Scott Winner. Norwegians of that generation. often across the U-boat-infested Atlantic The stone is subtle and natural, and where torpedoing was notorious. According was designed and donated by officers of to NBC News, in the battle in the Atlantic, < stave church the intricate designs on the church back in the Norwegian Merchant Marine and Navy. “Hundreds of ships were sunk. Millions of From page 1 1893. They expressed interest in purchasing It is composed of a boulder balanced on a tons of cargo shipments were intercepted. the stave church and bringing it back to its rock slab that reads, “These boulders were More than 5,000 lives were lost.” outside of Norway. original home. The Orkdal community then brought here from the coast of Norway— The Norwegian War Sailors Club For nearly 80 years now, four genera- formed a group to explore the idea and or- where forces of nature have worn and shaped (NWSC) of Brooklyn disbanded about a tions of Dahle’s family have preserved the ganized a trip to see the building in person. them for thousands of years.” Now encircled decade ago. Today, there are fewer than a property. The current owner is Scott Winner, Winner was reluctant at first—he had by trees and fauna, it serves as a respite of handful of the Norwegian War Sailors left in Dahle’s great-nephew. hoped to keep the building in Blue Mounds greenery in a very hectic and harried part of the area. However, Aksel Andresen, a Nor- Little Norway has welcomed millions of for future generations of Americans to en- New York City, laying just feet away from wegian War Sailor Veteran, and the Scandi- visitors wishing to learn more about Norwe- joy—but his perspective began to change the snaking lines of tourists heading to Ellis navian East Coast Museum (SECM), which gian and Norwegian-American culture and when he saw their reactions: they spent three Island and the Statue of Liberty. has been documenting the stories of the history throughout its 75 years, rightfully hours in tears as they explored the church The text on the stone, unlike most mon- members of the NWSC in Brooklyn, wished earning a spot on the National Register of their grandfather had helped to build. “If it uments, does not refer to brave deeds or fall- to bring back the May 8 commemoration Historic Places. can’t be here, what a wonderful thing to have en colleagues, but rather thanks the United tradition this year. When Andresen, his girl- But when the expense of keeping the it go back to Norway,” commented Winner. States: “Dedicated in the year 1982, to the friend Sylvia Kristiansen, and I arrived at the museum open became too high, Winner was The group leader Arne Asphjell was people of the United States of America, by stone, we were delightfully surprised to be forced to close Little Norway in 2012. He re- pleased with the state of the building and ex- War Veterans of the Norwegian Merchant greeted by other members of the Norwegian- mained optimistic that Little Norway would cited to learn that it can be moved and rebuilt Marines and the Royal Norwegian Navy. In American community: Lois Hedlund, Berit reopen in the future, but eventually decided relatively easily; it has already been moved Memory of the help and hospitality shown Petersen, and Kai Petersen. to put the property up for sale. He explored three times, after all. during our mutual struggle for freedom and We were fortunate to have the Nor- several options to keep the buildings on site, The Norwegians then returned home, peace in World War II.” wegian Consul General in New York, Elin including selling the museum to a foundation excited to share their dream with their com- It was not until years later that Jenny Bergithe Rognlie, open the ceremony. She or using the land for weddings and retreats. munity. A budget is currently being pre- Nilssen had another tablet laid thanking the spoke (in Norwegian) about the importance Meanwhile, he started receiving mes- pared, and a council of 35 people will meet men for their valor. It reads, “In World War of remembrance, that we should not forget sages from residents in Orkdal with a signifi- to discuss the project’s practical aspects, as II, 1,100 Norwegian ships served the allied cant connection to the building: their grand- well as its emotional significance, and make cause by hauling supplies between U.S. ports See > sailors, page 14 father, Peder O. Kvaale, had carved some of a final decision on May 27.

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David Nikel back into their country’s education system. Life in Norway We spend less time thinking about that than about the three pillars education is This summer, Dr. Len and Dr. Linda based on—learning, wellbeing, and commu- Duevel retire after a collective 82 years of nity—that permeate through every aspect of service to the International School of Stavan- education in Norway. ger. The school describes itself as a “cross- Although we welcome a diverse mix of roads of diversity” with nearly 700 students nationalities, Norwegian children make up representing some 50 nationalities. a big percentage of our student population. Dr. Linda Duevel was named the Inter- Many of them are part of mobile families national Superintendent of the Year by the and may have been studying in an interna- Association for the Advancement of Interna- tional school before and may well again in tional Education (AAIE) and took time away the future. from her busy schedule to speak to Life in Our students don’t ask each other if Norway about the school and what has kept they’re going to university, they ask on an American in Norway for so long. which continent! We offer the international baccalaureate and the iGCSE through the David Nikel: Linda, tell us your story! How University of Cambridge. That combination did you end up in education? is sort of seen as the gold standard for stu- Linda Duevel: I grew up with one foot on ei- dents in international education. ther side of the Atlantic, half-American and half-Scouse! My mother was a wartime am- DN: Do any of your students stay with you bulance driver in Liverpool. After they mar- for their entire education? ried, they joined the relatively big group of LD: Hardly any go all the way through. This Photo courtesy of the International School Stavanger English girls who went to the USA after the year we have two students graduating who Linda Duevel is honored as International Superintendent of the Year. war. She moved to Kalamazoo, Michigan, started their education here. One of the girls where a lot of people complimented her on has been with us since barnehage (kindergar- of the few remaining Norwegian War Veter- her English! My first friends were the chil- ten). She’s a Norwegian citizen of Pakistani < sailors dren of other war brides, and the group really origin, President of the Student Council, and From page 13 ans, attend the ceremony made this an extra special event. Most Norwegian Americans held on to their sense of Britishness. working on an art project connected with the the brave acts of these men. By fortunate co- are not even aware of the monument, nor the I knew I wanted to do something that World Wildlife Fund. incidence, she tells us, at the very hour we sacrifices made by the ‘krigsseilere.’ Iam would make use of both sides of my persona. were having a ceremony in New York, King glad I was able to attend this year.” I was studying to be a teacher and my plan DN: Having been in Norway for so long, do Harald V was officiating at a ceremony at Berit Petersen added: “I think it was a was to be a journalist, but for a woman in the you feel Norwegian? Akershus Castle in Oslo honoring veterans wonderful day in NYC by the stone hav- late 1960s there were really only three op- LD: What a great question! Many years ago of liberation, in which of course the Norwe- ing Aksel there and remembering all the tions: secretary, nurse, or teacher. Teaching I was in hospital and when I came off the gian War Veterans were included. krigsseilers who fought and died for Nor- appealed, and luckily my university had a anesthetic my husband told me I was speak- Andresen placed flowers on the stone way. I hope visiting Battery Park on May 8 program where I could teach overseas. I was ing Norwegian. I was so pleased to hear that! and asked for a moment of silence. Pastor will be a tradition and the younger genera- really fortunate to land in a situation where But no, I don’t think I’ll ever feel truly Nor- Margareth Glad, of the Norwegian Seamen’s tion also will never forget.” I was teaching high school English in Lon- wegian, although I do feel like a very hon- Church, led us in singing, “Ja vi elsker dette With Memorial Day quickly approach- don, and they hired me to do my first year ored guest. landet,” the Norwegian National Anthem. ing, please include the Norwegian War Sail- of professional teaching. It was invigorating No one will ever look at me and listen She said that this should be a tradition and ors in your thoughts. Let us not forget the time for me as a young teacher, we got to to me and think I’m Norwegian. I’ll always the Consul General agreed. The pastor ended deeds of these brave men, young men, and take students all around the country. be identified as a foreigner, but these aren’t with prayer. sometimes boys who hate the moniker he- negative things. I spoke on behalf of the SECM. “On roes, but instead explain, “I was just doing DN: What brought you to Norway? I’ve been asked twice to run for City Sept. 16, 1942, in the Washington Navy my duty.” Theirs is a lesson in self-sacrifice LD: For me it was an easy decision. I landed Council here, but in both cases I very tactful- Yard, President Franklin D. Roosevelt gave that should be replicated and remembered. in Stavanger in August 1975 on a beautiful ly and diplomatically thanked them for the a speech at a handover ceremony of the sunny day. After driving along the fjord for great compliment. My job is with the school Royal Norwegian Navy ship, King Haakon Additional Information just ten minutes, I knew I wasn’t going to and although I like working with politicians, VII. Hear his powerful words: If there is any- • The Scandinavian East Coast Museum go home! Having said that, I didn’t expect I don’t want to be one. one who still wonders why this war is being plans to continue organizing a commemora- to be here this long either! My husband grew My point is, this is an amazing country fought, let him look to Norway. If there is tion ceremony yearly on May 8, so the story up on a dairy farm in Minnesota and did his for me to have come to as a 25 year old and anyone who has any delusions that this war of these brave men will be remembered. student teaching in the Canary Islands, but have a long and fascinating career. I’ve met could have been averted, let them look to • If you would like to visit the stone, the Norway just suited us both. We’ve had op- all kinds of remarkable people of different Norway. And, if there is anyone who doubts following website gives more info and a map, portunities to go elsewhere, but Norway has nationalities including many Norwegians the democratic will to win; again I say, let which is helpful as the park has been under always won out. who have graciously allowed my husband them look to Norway. Today, these words construction: www.nycgovparks.org/parks/ We are here not because we are stuck and I to become good friends. still ring true as we stand at the stone that battery-park/monuments/1123. here but because we choose to be here. After memorializes the contributions of the Nor- • A friend, Carl Hedlund, suggested we “graduate” this summer, this is where we DN: What’s next for you and yours? wegian war sailors. We thank and remember that watching the PBS Nova Special about will stay. LD: We will probably stay very busy and those who were lost during the war, those we U-Boats, which aired on May 6, Nazi Attack look forward to doing a lot of volunteering. have lost since the war and those who stand on America, would help explain what the DN: Can you tell us a little about the ISS? For example, I am chairing an international with us today. Thank you—Tusen takk!” sailors experienced and how important they LD: When the school was first founded in organization for the next two years, we teach I asked Lois Hedlund what she thought were to the war effort: www.pbs.org/wgbh/ 1966, the thought was there would be a need graduate classes during the summer, and I’ll about the day: “Having Aksel Andresen, one nova/military/Nazi-Attack-America.html. for an English language school for around deliver some volunteer international school ten years due to the emerging oil industry. governance workshops. There were mainly American families to I’ve been invited to Uzbekistan and will Follow the adventures of a Norwegian-American begin with, but now it’s much more interna- do board training there. My husband will tional. This beautiful piece of land we are on come along and we will travel around the when he moves to Norway after retiring: was given to the school by Stavanger kom- Silk Road. Then in September, we’ve been mune. We finished the campus and moved invited to go to a conference in Mumbai on here in 1982. international education followed by some www.norwayliving.com volunteer teacher training work. DN: How does the education experience dif- In November we go to Washington, - Daily Adventures and Experiences - Building a House in Norway fer in an international school? D.C., for the last piece of the Superintendent - Cars, Roads, and Driving in Norway (while living in the U.S.) LD: We have 50 different nationalities here of the Year award process. That’s three days - Healthcare in Norway and everyone wants to make sure their kids of meetings culminating in a trip to the White will do well here, but also reintegrate well House. So it’s going to be a very busy year! norwegian american weekly May 22, 2015 • 15 arts & entertainment A Tribute to Rolf Kristian Stang The American Scandinavian Society honors a living performing arts legend

Kirsten Vibe Philippides The Danish Pioneer The ASS arranged for a loving tribute to Rolf Stang, a former American Scandi- navian Society Vice President and distin- guished member who for 30-plus years has contributed graciously to the society with his many talents, his enthusiasm and energy. For the occasion (which turned out to be less of a surprise in the end!) the ASS as- sembled a group of outstanding singers and musicians with whom Rolf has worked in the past as a repertoire and language coach. Rolf Stang was warmly introduced by Lars Nilsen, V.P. for Norway, and by Lena Stenwall, President of ASS. She described in warm and glowing terms Stang’s involve- Book cover courtesy of the ASS ment and sincere dedication to the Scan- Photo: Marit Areklett dinavian community and to furthering the Norwegian Seamen’s Church since 1974. He Left: The cover of a tribute book, with cover illustration by Ingrid Tostrup of Bellingham, Wash. knowledge of Nordic culture in this country. enjoys being called “The oldest and longest Above: Frank Basile, bass-baritone, singing “Min gule blomst i Texas / The Yellow Rose of Texas” in Norwegian, Through the years, Rolf has received serving volunteer” at the church. with the man of the hour looking on. recognition as a charismatic figure, writer, Rolf is the son of Norwegian immigrant language teacher, translator, vocal-repertoire parents who settled in Rockford, Illinois, Quiet Eye of the Hurricane,” and “My name Hollywood star Celeste Holm, of Norwegian coach, composer, character actor, and singer. which was known as “Little Sweden.” Danes is Grieg, Edvard Grieg.” background, who also gave freely of her rich He has been a backbone of the American and Norwegians also settled there, which ac- Every autumn for the past 25 years Rolf talent to the Nordic community.) Scandinavian Society from its new beginning counts for his pan-Scandinavian attitude. Stang has been Hans Christian Andersen in John Brancy, baritone, recently gradu- (1982) and has promoted endeavors of the He received a B.A. in Music from Au- New York’s Central Park. He delights chil- ated from the Juillard School of Music has Society’s Program Committee, Cultural Grant gustana College and a Master’s Degree in dren (and adults) as he presents “The Ugly been enthusiastically recognized as an up- Committee, and Art Committee as writer, ad- music and history from Columbia Universi- Duckling’s Birthday Party.” and-coming talent who is causing quite a stir visor, performer, MC public relations chair- ty, studied at Juilliard, and spent three years A musical program was presented as a in New York music venues. In Swedish, we man, and behind-the-scenes facilitator. in Germany, where he attended the Hamburg tribute to Rolf by the following performers: heard him sing the epic Sibelius/Runeberg In 1998 Stang was knighted by King Music Conservatory and the University and Jane Thorngren, Soprano opera sang the song “Under Strandens Granar,” accompa- Harald V for his role as an important tradi- sang as a soloist with the Christoph Weber Grieg/Ibsen “Med en vandlilje” movingly nied by Peter Dugan. tion bearer, at which time he received the Barock Ensemble. and in perfect Norwegian, and was accom- Anja Christin Nielsen, playing beautiful St. Olaf Medal of Honor. He also has been Returning to the U.S., Stang taught mu- panied by Thor-Erik Fjellvang at the piano. trumpet, accompanied Rolf in “Alt lægger inducted into the Scandinavian-American sic and the German language. He has taught Frank Basile, bass-baritone was also for din fot jeg ned” by Halfdan Kjerulf and Hall of Fame, in 1997. He received the Sons concert singers in the German, English, Nor- accompanied by Thor-Erik Fjellvang. His Thomas Moore, with the very versatile Thor- of Norway Leif Eriksson Citation in 2000, wegian, and Swedish art song repertoire and handsome, Italian operatic voice was heard Erik again at the piano. prior to his summer appearances as Leif Er- he has instructed and coached opera stars in in a medley of popular tunes along with an Roses and a “Tribute” book with a Da- iksson at Washington, D.C.’s Smithsonian German opera. amusing rendition of “The Yellow Rose of vid Levine cover design, featuring Ingrid Discovery Theatre. Having joined in 1971, Stang is also well known for his one- Texas” in Norwegian, translated by Rolf(!), Tostrup’s drawing of Rolf Stang, were pre- he is now a “Golden” member of the Sons of man shows, “Leifur Eiriksson, Icelandic which brought the house down. (Frank sented to the very touched and charming-as- Norway. He has been a Board Member of the Viking-Era Voyager,” “Henrik Ibsen, the Basile is the husband of the late beloved usual Man of the Evening. Back to the source: “A Sensation at the Metropolitan Opera” Rigmor Swensen have an experience that occurs only once in all, first and foremost, about Kirsten Flags- Norwegian Immigration Association a decade in the opera world. tad. A new singer walks onto the stage in one It has been a long time since I have seen As a complement to Rolf Stang’s recent of the most famous roles. At the beginning such an elated audience after an opera act at article on Kirsten Flagstad, the following her performance and her tone do not rouse the Metropolitan. There is a tight, murmur- is a chapter of a book by Carl Søyland, es- more than the usual interest. ing noise of voices that have suddenly found teemed editor of Nordisk Tidende in its hey- The act continues. Wagner’s music rises something to talk about. And I feel the ba- day. It gives a vivid professional picture of from the orchestra pit. And then the amazing rometer at the Metropolitan all the way from Flagstad’s Met debut. The chapter comes happens on the stage—the unusual power the days of Caruso and Geraldine Ferrar. from Skrift i Sand (1954), my translation that emanates from the stage fills row after Kirsten Flagstad was magnificent as Written in the Wind (2005). row. It is the invisible power that passes far- Sieglinde in the middle register; her voice is ther and farther spreading backwards in the so dark and rich that you are doubly surprised Kirsten Flagstad debuted as Sieglinde hall, to the farthest and highest rows. over its fullness and richness, the golden ring in Wagner’s The Valkerie at last Saturday’s And up on the stage—in the middle of it in the upper register. You never get the feel- matinee at the Metropolitan Opera. Every all—stands Kirsten Flagstad, “the new Nor- ing that anything is an effort for her. That is single seat in the large hall, from the floor wegian singer,” the source of the miracle. enough to celebrate. You perceive that here to the ceiling, was taken, and standing room When the curtain falls after the first is a singer who is brilliantly musical and so was full to overflowing. It was not anticipa- act—in front of Hunding’s cabin with the highly intelligent that she completely mas- tion in connection with the debut that had doors wide open facing the spring’s land- ters her role. In addition, she knows her attracted a full house. Saturday’s matinee is scape where Siegmund and Sieglinde had Wagner. There is strength and surety in her very popular, and the weekly broadcast has sung their duet and their arias—“The Winter phrasing. There is a deep understanding in attracted a new audience to the opera. Kirst- Storm Gives Way to Spring”—the applause her portrayal of the role. Photo: Nasjonalbiblioteket en Flagstad’s debut has not been preceded by roars like a storm. Hunding, Siegmund, and And what do New York’s music critics Portrait of Kirsten Flagstad in the 1940s. much advertising fanfare. Probably very few Sieglinde come forward and bow. Finally say, those who are so eager to look down of the thousands attending expected in this Sieglinde comes forth alone, and now there their noses? Those who are sparse with their matinee performance, February 2, 1935, to were ovations—and shouts of bravo. It was expressions of praise and positive adjectives, See > flagstad, page 16 16 • May 22, 2015 norwegian american weekly back page Norwegian Language Corner < Flagstad NORWEGIAN FOLK TALES, FAIRY TALES and TROLLS From page 15 because they are so swamped with music and Leonard Liebling in The New York song throughout the year—and have already American says: “Kirsten Flagstad’s tri- heard the best and the second best. Most of- umphant American debut was immediate ten they turn thumbs down, but for sure they and complete. “The Daily News’s Danton Volume 2 must greet this new star with as much joy as Walker: “…one of the important singers who With 21 classic folk tales, fairy tales, and trolls from Norway in Norwegian and English, “Tuss og Troll” is now an astronomer who discovers a new celestial has appeared on the Metropolitan’s stage serialized in the Norwegian American Weekly’s Norwegian Language Corner. The stories are from the collections body. The renowned Olin Downes, in the in a dozen years… If she should appear in of Peter Christen Asbjørnsen and Jørgen Moe, and retold by Øyvind Dybvad, Gard Espeland, Velle Espeland, Johannes Farestveit, and Nana Rise-Lynum. Translated by Alexander Knud Huntrods and Odd-Steinar Dybvad Times, writes: “No other Sieglinde in the last anything but a superb Isolde on Wednesday Raneng. Illustrated by Solveig Muren Sanden, Jens R. Nilssen, and Ralph A. Styker. “Tuss og Troll” was edited, ten years has made such an impression here evening, it will be necessary to jump into the designed, and published by Deb Nelson Gourley of Astri My Astri publishing. Copyright © Norsk Barneblad. with her voice, her acting, her intelligence, East River for my kin to report on Thursday and her dramatic sincerity, and with her ob- morning, for the disappointment will be too vious knowledge of Wagner.” bitter to bear.” The just as well known Lawrence Gil- The Metropolitan already reports fren- man in The Tribune writes: “It is a pleasure zied requests for ticket to Kirsten Flagstad’s to welcome, in Madame Kirsten Flagstad, next performance, Wednesday evening in the Metropolitan’s new dramatic soprano, an Tristan and Isolde. The sensation has spread artist of overwhelming and joyous quality… like fire along Park Avenue. We predict the The song we heard yesterday was rendered whole city and New York’s dead tired music from a musical talent with taste and intelli- critics will be there with their eyes in their gence and feeling, with poetic and dramatic opera glasses and their ears strained to hear insight.” every note. Norwegian American Weekly Photo of the Week

Smeden og kongsdottera The Blacksmith and the Princess del 4 part 4

Men han gjekk beint bort til slottet Well, he went straight up to the cas- og banka på. — Kven er det som bankar tle and knocked on the door. “Who is it på døra mi? sa risen, og han var så grov i banging on my door?” said the giant, and målet at det glumde i heile slottet. his voice was so gruff that it thundered — Du får koma ut og sjå, sa smeden. throughout the castle. — Kjem eg ut, så et eg deg, sa risen, “You had better come out and see,” og med det same kom han ut gjennom said the blacksmith. døra. “If I come out I will eat you,” said the Men smeden stod ferdig med sver- giant, and with that he came out through det og hogg til, så alle dei ni hovuda trilla the door. bortetter. Så gjekk han attende til tønna, But the blacksmith stood ready with men han fortalde ikkje noko til kongsdot- his sword, and with that he struck so hard tera denne gongen heller. Dagen etter that all the nine heads went rolling down ville ho plent vera med smeden og sjå seg the hill. And so he walked back to the om, ho òg, og no fekk ho lov. barrel on the beach, but he told nothing Først gjekk dei til koparslottet og såg to the princess this time either. The next på det. — Kunne du trivast her, trur du? day, she absolutely wanted to go with the sa smeden. blacksmith to look about, and this time Photo: Caronne Van Nyhuis — Å ja, eg trur sakte det, sa ho, — she was allowed. Artist Joanna C. Van Nyhuis, member of Sons of Norway, Vinland Lodge 6-159 in Temecula, Calif., recently men det er ikkje noko hjelp i det, vi får First they went to the copper castle showed her exhibit “Norway—Land of the Midnight Sun” at the William Rolland Gallery of Fine Art on ikkje vera her likevel, for det er ikkje vårt and looked at it. “Could you be happy the campus of California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks, Calif. She exhibited three oil paintings: slott, sa ho. here, do you think?” said the blacksmith. “Three Reindeer,” “Viking Farewell,” and “Aurora—The Norwegian Fjords.” She also had on display — Nei, her vil eg ikkje vera, sa “Oh yes, to be sure I could,” said she, drawings of a Norwegian Elkhound and a Norwegian Forest Cat. Joanna is a graduate of California Lutheran University and specializes in Prismacolor pencil por- smeden. but it is of no use, we cannot stay here traits and figurative oil paintings. Her Scandinavian background has also influenced the essence of her art, Så gjekk dei til sølvslottet og såg på anyway, as the castle is not ours.” inspiring colorful portrayals of Norwegian fjords and wildlife. Joanna believes that Norway is a limitless det. — Kunne du trivast her, trur du? sa “No, here I would not want to be,” source of wonder and beauty. smeden. said the blacksmith. — Å ja, det trur eg nok, sa ho, — men And so they went to the silver castle Submitted by Caronne Van Nyhuis. det nyttar ikkje å tenkja på det, vi får ikkje and looked at it. “Could you be happy vera her likevel, for det er ikkje vårt slott, here,” do you think? said the blacksmith. sa ho. “Oh yes, to be sure I could,” said she, — Nei, her vil eg ikkje vera, sa but it is of no use thinking about that, we 9.NAW.Trolls.2VolSet.CMYK.21March2014.qxp_LayoutWant to be featured in our1 3/21/14 Photo 12:40 of PM the Page Week? 1 smeden. cannot stay here anyway, as the castle is Email [email protected] or mail your photo with photo credit and caption. 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