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Det er dermed en ny vend- Han innledet derfor talen med å snakke ing for partiet som har vært kjent for om båtflyktningene, og hvordan Norge bør rødvinsdrikkende medlemmer, men hjelpe syrere både i nærområdene og her i med ganske restriktivt syn på alkohol- landet. politikk: — Når vi i fellesskap har be- For hovedstaden er ambisjonen å skape stemt at alkohol skal selges fra vinmo- byen med det store hjertet, små forskjeller og nopol og ikke i dagligvarebutikkene muligheter for alle, sa han foran et stort pub- må vi ta konsekvensen av det, og sørge likum i mai-sola. for at det er polutsalg der folk bor, sier Didrik Beck, leder AUF i , var stortingsrepresentant Heikki Eids- første taler ved Pionerstatuen. Han benyttet voll Holmås (SV). I dag bor rundt 90 blant annet anledningen til å gjenta parti- prosent av befolkningen i de 240 kom- ets standpunkt om å ta i mot 10,000 syriske munene som har fått vedtatt polutsalg. flykt­ninger. Rundt 100 kommuner ønsker seg pol, Ole Jacob Bae Næss fra Rød Ungdom mens 80 ikke har ytret noe ønske om har valgt støtte til havnearbeiderne som sin dette. Vinmonopolet regner med at et kampsak i dag. sted bør ha rundt 2,000 innbyggere og — Denne dagen er viktig for meg for å 8-10 forretninger med årlig omsetning passe på at arbeidere har de rettighetene de på rundt 100 millioner for at polutsalg Foto: Håvard Grønli / NRK skal ha. Veldig mange havnearbeidere streik- skal lønne seg. Rundt 30 norske kom- Bjørnar Moxnes fra Rødt Oslo vil ha et vendepunkt i kampen mot forskjells-Norge. er nå, og jeg ønsker å vise støtte til dem. Ar- muner har under 1,000 innbyggere, beidsplassene deres trenger å være bra, det er og vil dermed slite med å kunne ha NRK partisekretær og nå byrådslederkandidat i de ikke akkurat nå, sier Bae Næss. lønnsomme polutsalg. Holmås leg- Oslo Arbeiderparti, Raymond Johansen, da For Oslos vedkommende er «Nytt ger inn pol-forslaget sitt i Stortinget Rundt 9,500 personer ble talt av en let- han sto på talerstolen på Youngstorget og flertall i Oslo—ja til offentlig velferd og sammen partikolega Kirsti Bergstø fra tere overrasket Roijordet. fikk applaus fra nesten 10,000 tilhørerne. mindre forskjeller» hovedparolen. Finnmark. De den nye polstandarden — Jeg tror det er en reaksjon på den sit- Han mener 1. mai først og fremst er en med 200 varer passer godt i de minste tende regjeringens politikk. Folk tyr til ga- internasjonal solidaritetsdag, men også en English Synopsis: Almost 10,000 people gathered in tene for å protestere. god dag for å snakke om hvordan vi vil ha Oslo this year for the May Day parade. Topics of dis- kommunene. cussion included Syrian refugees and worker rights. (VG) — Ja, kom igjen, oppfordret tidligere det i fremtiden. Norwegian-pilot vant sak mot selskapet etter å ha falt på isen Norwegian må betale 530,000 kroner Russen skal få gratis vaksine i erstatning til en pilot som ble skadet i en ulykke i 2011. Både morselskap og datterselskap har arbeidsgiverans- Fylkestinget i har vedtatt at russen skal få gratis vaksine neste år var, slår dommen fast. Pilotens skader førte til at han ikke lenger kunne utføre Aftenposten at gratis vaksinering vil koste rundt 1 million sitt vanlige arbeid. Han falt på isen og kroner. skadet knærne. og Bærum ting­ Vedtaket kommer etter at det forrige uke Folkehelseinstituttet opplyser at drøyt rett har i en fersk dom kommet fram ble oppdaget smittsom hjernehinnebeten- halvparten av årets russ har tatt vaksine mot til at piloten likevel skulle fått tilbud nelse hos russ i . hjernehinnebetennelse denne sesongen. om annet arbeid i bedriften, og at dette Kommunikasjonsansvarlig for Busk- Kjersti Toppe, Senterpartipolitiker og ansvaret både lå på morselskapet Nor- erud sykehus, Birgitte Gransæther, opply- lege synes det er både spesielt og bra at en wegian Air Shuttle og datterselskapet ser at pasienten som ble syk tidligere i uken fylkeskommune satser på forebygging og er Norwegian Air Norway. — Retten er i bedring, og at det ikke er andre som er villig til å prioritere en million til vaksine til har tatt stilling til om Norwegian Air innlagt ved sykehuset med symptomer på russen. Shuttle ASA (NAS) fortsatt har ar- hjernehinnebetennelse. Hun mener at det kan virke sosialt beidsgiveransvar etter at pilotene ble — Det gjør et sterkt inntrykk å lese om utjevnende at vaksiner blir gratis, og mener overført til datterselskapet Norwegian dem som er smittet av hjernehinnebeten- man bør diskutere nasjonalt om det har verdi Air Norway (NAN). Konklusjonen er nelse. Vi ønsker å unngå at samme situa­ å tilby en slik vaksine til alle russ, uansett at NAS utøver reelle funksjoner som sjon oppstår neste år. Derfor vil vi gi gratis hvilket fylke de bor i. arbeidsgiver og derfor må anses som vaksine til russen, sier Iselin Haugo, leder i arbeidsgiver på lik linje med NAN, hovedutvalget for utdanning i Buskerud fyl- English Synopsis: After a russ in Drammen was in- sier Horn Johannessen. keskommune. fected with meningitis, the Buskerud County Parlia- (Aftenposten) Vaksinen koster 450 kroner og er frivil- ment has decided to offer free meningitis vaccines to Foto: Wikimedia lig for alle elever. Fylkeskommunen anslår all russ next year. 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He says one should not prioritize mea- Norway is already one of the larg- sor and director of the Melbourne Education sures with a learning effect of less than 0.4. est donors to the UN Central Emer- Research Institute, was recently in southern The leading academic has also told pub- gency Response Fund (CERF) and Norway’s Kristiansand. He held a lecture for lication TES that teachers should not try to the Disaster Relief Emergency Fund teachers, school management, politicians, conduct their own research in the classroom (DREF) of the International Federation bureaucrats, and other interested people. and leave the job to academics, rather. “Re- of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societ- Smaller classes, level sharing, mixed- searching is a particular skill. Some of us ies (IFRC). These are funds that the UN age classes, school choice, computer-assist- took years to gain that skill. Asking teachers and IFRC can draw on immediately ed instruction, and summer schools are not to be researchers? They are not.” when major crises arise. The Norwegian particularly effective, Aftenposten wrote. Professor Hattie also said that he thought Refugee Council’s emergency standby Professor Hattie, who has written Visible there was a danger that schools were trying roster Norcap has already been asked Learning, has covered 800 meta-analyses of to become too theoretical. “They are more Photo: svonog / Wikimedia Commons to assist, and a team has been deployed. nearly 50,000 studies in his 2009 book. obsessed about how they ride a bike than Computer-aided learning, like this interactive (Norway Post / NRK) Which measures give students most whether they can ride a bike well,” he said. whiteboard, may not be helping students. Unemployment levels mean probable interest cut Handelsbanken believes that Norway’s Autonomous transport coming? central bank will lower the basic rate of interest further. ’s current key policy rate stands at 1.25 percent, Technological set in December 2014. Economists had anticipated a cut advancements may at last month’s meeting. May 7 is the mean vehicles and date for the next one. “The labor market is weakening faster than what Norges airports of the future Bank has foreseen; we expect a rate cut next week,” Marius Gonsholt Hov, will be automated macroeconomic expert at Handelsban- ken says in a statement. Michael Sandelson Based on the January-March av- The Foreigner erage, the Labor Force Survey (LFS) showed that unemployment rose by “The technology is there, which means a further 3,000 people (employment it’s possible. We’ve done a feasibility study shrunk by 11,000 people, the labor force looking at state-of-the-art automation within declined by 8,000 people). 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required to stay a world leader. Therefore, someone with more motivation and desire Molly Jones can take my place in the coming years. I Norwegian American Weekly knew that after this year’s World Champion- ship in Falun,” explained Bardal in a press Anders Jacobsen announced his retire- release. ment on April 21 after a successful decade Bardal doesn’t know exactly what is in of ski jumping. The 30-year-old athlete first store for his future either, but he does plan to joined the ranks of the Norwegian sports devote more of his time to his wife and chil- heroes when he became the youngest Nor- dren. And even though Bardal feels it is time wegian to win the Four Hills Tournament in to move on, he looks back on his career with 2006-07. Jacobsen went on to win a total of fond memories. “I am proud and grateful to 10 World Cup medals and a bronze medal in have represented Norway in the sport that I the Olympics. love most,” he said. This isn’t the first time Jacobsen has de- Over the years, both Bardal and Jacob- cided to retire, though. The ski jumper first sen have been leaders and role models in hung up his skis in spring 2011, but came Norwegian ski jumping. back to the sport after one season as an ex- “They haven’t been just father figures, pert commentator for NRK. Nevertheless, but also leaders, and they have taken some of Jacobsen seems committed to his decision Photo: Tor Atle Kleven / Wikimedia Photo: Bjoertvedt / Wikimedia the pressure away from the young jumpers. this time. Anders Jacobsen after winning the Norwegian Anders Bardal at Holmenkollen, Oslo, during They are the two most experienced jumpers “I feel that I am ready now. I am fin- ski jumping championship January 19, 2010. FIS World Cup Ski Jumping, March 11, 2012. we had,” comments ski jumping expert Jan- ished as a ski jumper. I have hung up my Erik Aalbu. skis. It is a strange feeling. It’s been a very will entail just yet, but he’s looking forward announced his retirement after 25 years in Looking forward to next season, NRK’s difficult decision to make,” he said to Norg- to moving on and challenging himself with the sport and 15 years at World Cup level. ski jumping expert Johan Remen Evensen es Skiforbund. something new. Throughout his exceptional career, Bar- thinks that yet another Anders—Anders Jacobsen admits that he’s going to miss “I have been at the World Cup level for dal won two Olympic bronze medals and Fannemel—might be able to take over as ski jumping, but he has chosen to prioritize nine years, won the Four Hills Tournament, seven World Cup medals, in addition to an leader: “He is a guy who dares to speak up time with his family over time spent training and—last but not least—taken a World Cup overall World Cup championship. about what he wants. If he continues to de- and traveling. gold in Falun with the team. I’m happy, I’m “I’ve always said that I would retire as liver the results that he did this season, he “I’ve thought about it a lot, and spent satisfied, and I’m ready to start on something long as it’s still going well. It is neither the can be an important part of the ski jumping a lot of time—especially at Easter—in the new.” joy of the sport nor physical conditions that team in the future.” mountains with my family. With my kids But he isn’t the only Norwegian ski aren’t holding up anymore, but I know good Norway’s ski jumping team may be los- and wife. Now I see that is time to start a jumper exchanging his skis for more time well what is required of an athlete at my lev- ing the two most-experienced athletes, but new chapter,” he continues. with family. Just a month before Jacobsen’s el. I no longer feel that I have 100 percent it is also opening doors for future talents to He doesn’t know what this next chapter announcement, 32-year-old Anders Bardal motivation and the desire to put in what is follow in the tracks of Jacobsen and Bardal.

Sports News & Notes Happy 17th Cycling: Nordhaug wins Tour de Strømsgodset after only 13 minutes. Mo- Yorkshire hamed Elyounoussi scored two, while Ola of May! Lars Petter Nordhaug became the first ever Kamara scored the first goal for . overall winner of the cycling race Tour de (NRK) Yorkshire on Sunday, May 3. Hurra for (NRK) Football: Rosenborg leads Tippeligaen Rosenborg tops the table with a big lead after Syttende Mai! Football: Molde beats Strømsgodset a 3-2 win over Start on April 30. Vålerenga Molde won 3-1 over Strømsgodset in the lost 2-1 to Aalesund at Ullevaal earlier in the fifth round of Tippeligaen on April 29. The evening, and Lillestrøm won 4-1 in Mjøn- Let the office of visitors from Drammen started off the stron- dalen to take their first victory. gest. Péter Kovács secured the 1-0 lead for (NRK) Dr. Nina Svino give you the radiant Tippeligaen: Norway’s Premier League healthy smile you results Standings deserve.

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We reached out to you, to the U.S. to create the Uber Advanced Tech- the wider Norwegian community, and to nologies Center in Pittsburgh. the internet at large, asking for $30,000 to The aim is for CMU faculty, staff, stu- “save” America’s only Norwegian news- dents, and Uber technology personnel to paper. And… we got it! $17,353 came conduct research and development, primari- in through the online campaign. Another ly within mapping, vehicle safety, and auton- $5,000 was added by our fabulous match- omy technology, according to the statement. ing donor. And an impressive $15,099 Website techcrunch.com reports that came in through the mail. For a grand to- self-driving taxis will be built at this robot- tal of, drumroll please, $37,452! they just behind on opening their mail? ! ics research facility. Uber CEO Travis Ka- I cannot tell you how touched we are The number one thing you can do to lanick has already said that he would replace by this outpouring of support. 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There are Development (OECD) examined data on ac- new subscribers in the month of April! over five million people with Norwegian tual car trips in Lisbon, Portugal. It’s tricky to say how much that translates heritage in this country, and we only need It showed that a fleet of self-driving into an overall increase in subscribers, a few thousand of you! (The best ones, of “TaxiBots” combined with high-capacity because A) our subscriber management course). public transport could render nine out of 10 software is maddeningly unhelpful and Enjoy your Syttende Mai. Eat pølse med cars in a mid-sized European city redundant. B) tracking losses in subscribers is always lompe and ice cream and drink akevitt and “For small and medium-sized cities, it is harder—if someone hasn’t renewed their wave your flags. Celebrate with friends and conceivable that a shared fleet of self-driving lapsed subscription this month, does that family. I know we will be. 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S meden og kongsdottera The Blacksmith and the Princess Gary G. Erickson New York. del 2 part 2 Sunburg, Minn. Lovoll describes the unfolding of events to this period of time, with its unintended and Nei, smeden ville gå åleine. Då han No, the blacksmith wanted to go Social historian Professor Odd S. Lo- intended consequences, in a manner not like hadde gått eit stykke, møtte han to gjet- alone. When he had gone a while he met voll’s latest book is a jewel, teased from be- a watercolorist laying down a transparent slegutar som gjekk der og gjette ein stor two shepherd boys, who were droving a saueflokk. Det var store, gilde sauer med large flock of sheep. They were big, fine- tween the crevices of time and space lying background, foreground and sky, but rather så lang ull at ho nådde mest ned til mar- looking sheep with wool so long that it amidst the years of published research done more like a prosecuting attorney producing ka, og kvar einaste ein av sauene hadde ei reached nearly to the ground, and each by earlier Norwegian American historians. stark fact upon fact, in a deductive manner, bjølle av kopar. and every one of them had a bell made The story of 900,000-plus Norwegian emi- creating parts of immigrant history which — Kven er det som eig denne gilde of copper around their necks. grants coming to America between 1825 and ultimately give the reader a big-picture com- saueflokken? sa smeden. “Who owns this wonderful flock of 1920 is a well-known saga. The arrival port prehension of that which took place during — Det er ein stor rise som har tre sheep?” asked the blacksmith. of New York is clearly and often read as a these ten years of inspection. hovud og bur i eit koparslott langt inni “It is a massive giant who has three major part of the liturgy. Lovoll, however, Within four chapters Lovoll provides skogen, sa gjetslegutane. — Dit må du ik- heads and lives in a castle made of cop- recognized an emigrational anomaly. With an extensive historical review of French and kje fara. per, deep in the forest,” said the shep- four years of discovery and revelation, he British involvement in the development of — Det kunne no vera moro å sjå herd boys. “To there you must not go. created a book of interest not only for his- that part of North America, Canada, and the slottet, sa smeden, og dermed traska han “It would be fun to see the castle,” i veg. said the blacksmith as he went off. torical academicians but home-grown gene- area of the Quebec province. He describes Då han hadde gått eit stykke til, såg When he walked a while further, he alogists as well. Norway’s relationship to the Great Powers, han slottet langt borti skogen, og det var saw the castle far away in the forest, and Lovoll describes the anomaly best in the European wars, and the evolution of free så blankt at det skein langan lei av det. it was so shiny that it shone both far and his introduction: “Across the Deep Blue Sea trade laws between Canada and Europe al- Smeden gjekk beint bort til slottet og wide. The blacksmith walked straight to takes a new look at an early chapter in Nor- lowing Norwegian sailing ships to bring banka på. the door and knocked. wegian emigration history and expands its lumber from Canada to Great Britain. At the — Kven er det som bankar på døra “Who is it banging on my door?” said focus to include historical developments in same time, realization took place that the mi? sa risen med grovt mål. the giant in a gruff voice. the Norwegian homeland, the United States, shipping industry could bring paying Norwe- — Du får koma ut og sjå, sa smeden. “You had better come out and see,” and Canada. From 1850 and for some twenty gian emigrants to Canada on the initial trip — Kjem eg ut, så et eg deg, sa risen, said the blacksmith. years, Quebec, Montreal and other Canadian over. It created a wonderfully profitable tour/ og med det same kom han ut gjennom “If I come out I will eat you,” said the port cities became the gateway for Norwe- retour trading route for Norwegian sailing døra. Men smeden hadde det gode sver- giant, and with that he came out through det sitt med og hogg til så alle tre hovuda the door. Well, the blacksmith had his gian emigrants to North America, replacing ships, leading to one of the largest maritime trilla bortetter. Så gjekk han attende til good sword with him, and with that he New York as the main destination.” For more fleets in Europe. tønna. Men han fortalde ikkje noko til struck so hard that the three heads went than ten years, Lovoll reports, from 1854 to Canada, a burgeoning nation itself and kongsdottera om det som hadde hendt. rolling down the hill. And then he walked 1865, 94 percent of all Norwegian immi- not yet a single nation until 1867, did recog- Dagen etter ville smeden gå innetter back to the barrel. But he told nothing to 8.NAW.Ulvestad3VolSet.CMYK.21March2014.qxp_Layoutgrants to North America, 44,100, entered nize 1 3/21/14 the invaluable 11:58 AM human Page 1 capital coming to landet att og sjå seg om. Då han hadde the princess of what had happened. through the port of Quebec. 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However, other aspects of life came aware that we are limited in just how much Saturday, April 25, 2015. several exchange students and foreign visi- along and crowded this wonderful hobby we can abuse nature and still survive. If She was born in Sioux City, Iowa, and tors. from my life. This year my daughter-in- the honey bees can’t exist the way things was a graduate of Eastside High School. She Margaret was preceded in death by her law asked if I would help her get started are, we will have to make some changes came to Pensacola in 1943 as the bride of parents, Arnold and Ellen Grindberg; her in beekeeping. I agreed, and next week we or the crops they regularly pollinate will James J. Webb, Jr., her husband of 71 years. twin sister Marion Fountain; sister Dorothy will be installing honey bees in two brand- also cease to exist. Making major changes She retired after 30 years as a Federal Civil Hodapp; beloved husband James J. Webb, new bee hives. I am really looking for- in the way we farm the land or take care Servant and was recognized for her 25 years Jr.; and cherished daughter Peggy Webb ward to working with the bees once again. of our lawns and gardens will not be an of volunteering service at Baptist Hospital. Preston. You may have read or heard on the easy task. Margaret was a founding member of Re- She is survived by her brother Carlton news that honey bees are going through People of faith have known for a long deemer Lutheran Church and a beautiful ex- (Della) Grindberg of Sioux City, Iowa, her some very difficult times these days. A time that God calls us to be caretakers and ample of a woman living her faith. She loved brother Arnie Grindberg of Sioux City, Iowa, combination of shrinking habitat, in- stewards of creation, not conquerers of it. all things Norwegian! She enjoyed crafting, her son James A. 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Christine Foster Meloni Washington, D.C.

Fåvang Fåvang is a small town 51 kilometers north of Lillehammer. Very heavy fighting took place here and in nearby Tretten, Vin- stra, Kvam, Sjoa, and Otta during the Nor- wegian Campaign in World War II. The Norwegian drama-comedy Jonny Vang was filmed here in 2003. The film’s protagonist wants to breed earthworms but meets opposition from his bank manager who won’t provide him with the necessary funding for his venture.

Fåvang Kirke I found the history of the town’s church interesting. It is sometimes called the Fåvang Stave Church but is not an official stave church. It was built in 1627 from pieces of demolished 12th-century stave churches. A unique feature is the contrast between its Photos: (above) Henny Stokseth / Wikimedia Commons, dark brown walls and bright white steeple. (left) Øyvind Holmstad / Wikimedia Commons Above: Fåvang Kirke features contrasting dark walls and white steeple. Tromsa Bru Left: Sør-Fron’s octagonal stone church is unusual and stunning. I had the most terrifying experience of my pilgrimage at this point. I had to cross the Tromsa Bridge. The English traveler and Ringebu Stavkirke Dale-Gudbrands Gård Pilgrim Center This church is unique for two reasons. scientist Edward Daniel Clark referred to it Ringebu has one of the largest and most (overnight location) First, most churches in Norway were built of in his 1791 diary as a “remarkable bridge beautiful stave churches in Norway. It is My next stop was the Dale-Gudbrands wood until the 1850s, but this one was built over a terrifying ravine.” As I walked across definitely a must-see! While its interior and farm in Hundorp. It is now an official Na- of stone. Secondly, it has an octagonal shape. this bridge, I tried not to look down at the ra- exterior have been updated, it still has the tional Pilgrim Center with an information It was very expensive to build. Sup- vine and the Tromsa River 28 meters below! original nave. I was overwhelmed by this center, a hostel, and a pub. posedly, wealthy German Protestants lived Snorre Sturluson mentioned this bridge church’s beauty. I didn’t want to leave! You Dale-Gudbrand was a local king in the in this area and they wanted to replace the in his famous Sagas, written in the 13th cen- really must watch the YouTube video to see 11th century. According to Sturluson’s Sa- medieval stave church with a bigger church tury. The bridge was rebuilt in 1997. I must this glorious church. Go to www.youtube. gas, King Olaf (St. Olaf) met Dale-Gudbrand made of stone. admit that it is a lovely little foot bridge! com/watch?v=_iYveFTuTTY. while he was traveling around to Christian- Another distinctive aspect of this church ize the country. He demanded that the king is that the minister performs a blessing or Kvitfjell Ski Resort Ringebu Prestegård and all the other farmers in the area renounce sending-out service for pilgrims that in- Kvitfjell, which literally means White After visiting the church, I walked a Thor, accept Christianity, and build a church. cludes music with a Hardanger . Very Mountain, was built for the 1994 winter short distance to the Ringebu Prestegård Having no choice, they obeyed. impressive! You will have a real treat if you Olympics in Lillehammer, and it is now one or Parsonage. It was built in 1743 and was Pilgrim passports are for sale for 50 kro- watch the two-minute video clip on YouTube of the most popular ski resorts in Northern the residence of the local priest until 1991. ner at this Pilgrim Center. The passport is a at www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgOg_w7D- Europe. For a thrilling simulated ski experi- It now serves as an art museum. The most precious souvenir. I bought mine at the Oslo dqI. You will see the interior of this lovely ence, watch the video at YouTube at www. important works are the paintings by Jakob Pilgrim Center but they are available also in church and be enthralled with a concert of youtube.com/watch?v=qml5mQ9W9fM. Weidermann, considered one of Norway’s the Pilgrim Centers in Hamar, Dovrefjell, and Hardanger and music. most important Post-War Modernists. Granavollen. Pilgrims can request stamps at Ringebu I was not familiar with Weidermann be- many different places along the way. Hundorp Ringebu is a locality in the heart of fore visiting the Parsonage. I must confess Hundorp used to be the busiest place in Gudbrandsdalen that has a lot to offer— that I was familiar with very few Norwegian Sør-Fron Kirke Gudbrandsdal but today the population is farms, river valleys, canyons, waterfalls, artists before this pilgrimage. To see numer- I’ve seen many beautiful and interest- only 600 and it is a very quiet, rural town. prairies, and mountains. To catch a glimpse ous paintings by this interesting artist, go to ing churches along St. Olav’s Way, but this It is the perfect place for a pilgrim to of this municipality, watch the video of this website: www.artnet.com/artists/jakob- might just be the most interesting! Designed stop and become refreshed. The mountains Syttende Mai here at www.youtube.com/ weidemann/past-auction-results. by Svend Aspaas, the same architect who de- loom ahead on Olav’s Way! watch?v=M51MGiE-J9o&feature=youtu.be. signed the Røros Kirke, it was built in 1792. Gratulerer Celebrate 17th of Med Dagen May with us! on Norway’s May 16th Constitution Day! 11 a.m - 5 p.m. Rickreall, Oregon Celebrate Syttende Mai with us and share wine tasting ($5) • viking soul food traditions all year long. • dancing • traditional costumes • Lefse wraps • music & fun! 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Leslee Lane Hoyum Rockford, Minn.

Two hundred years ago, on May 17, “The U.S. and Norwegian constitutions 1814, the Norwegian constitution was signed speak to the right to life, free speech, reli- at northeast of Oslo. This document gious freedom, and due process of law,” said is to no small degree inspired by the Ameri- Olsen. “We (Norway) are thankful to your can Constitution, and although true Norwe- nation. The project was intended to promote gian sovereignty did not happen until 1905, the ideas of freedom protected in our consti- when the country broke free from its union tutions,” stated Olsen. with Sweden, May 17 has become Norway’s The exhibit provides a contemporary national day. perspective on the significance of the - Nor The only traveling exhibit created in wegian Constitution and explores themes Norway to mark the constitution’s 200th ranging from freedom and stability to the anniversary is coming to Norway House in struggles facing democracy and globaliza- Minneapolis May 12. Entitled 1814-2014 tion. Each of the 10 chosen artists submitted —Red, White, and Blue: Norwegian Con- several works, which range from bold, color- stitution, American Inspiration, the display ful graphics to subtle ink drawings and pho- celebrates the bicentennial by incorporating tographs as well as oil paintings, sculptures, 55 original works of 10 Norwegian artists and mixed-media. working in a variety of media. The exhibit opened in Eidsvoll, Norway, The Minneapolis engagement is the last on May 17, 2014, during Norway’s bicenten- U.S. stop before the exhibit returns to Nor- nial celebration. During the summer, thou- way. For Norway House, it is its first exhibit, sands of Norwegians viewed the exhibit, and and coincides with the grand opening of the since then it has been showcased in Tacoma, Norway House Education Center. Wash., Philadelphia, Penn., Washington, “Norway House focuses on contempo- D.C., and Grand Forks, N.D., with its U.S. rary Norway,” said Norway House Chair tour culminating at Norway House in Min- Jon Pederson, Spicer, Minn. “We purposely neapolis. choose to embrace, highlight, and promote The exhibit runs May 12 through June Norway today in the areas of art, music, cul- 14 and is open Tuesday, Wednesday, and ture, business, and education, while seeking Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Thursday, to actively engage people in conversation 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Saturday and Sun- and collaboration that will create a founda- day, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; the Center is Photo courtesy of Trond B. Olsen, exhibit curator tion for an ongoing relationship with future closed on Monday. Tickets range from $4 to Captives 1, oil on canvas, by Christer Robert Glein, a painter and sculptor, who has solo exhibitions in Oslo, generations of Norwegians and Americans. $6. Norway House members and students re- Asker, and Trondheim, his hometown. “The Red, White, and Blue exhibit,” ceive complimentary admission. Pederson continued, “is a contemporary take The Norway House event is sponsored on a 200-year-old event, in which Norwe- by Syttende Mai Minnesota, Royal Norwe- gian artists share their interpretations of the gian Honorary Consulate General, Minne- The Kingdom of The Rings 1814 signing of the Norwegian constitution. apolis, Ertugrul and Karen Owen Tuzcu, Jon Everyone who views this extraordinary ex- Pederson, Erik and Rima Torgerson, Ruth by Duane Lindberg, PhD hibit will leave with a greater appreciation of Donhowe, and Eidsvollsmen Council of Norwegian contemporary art and a renewed North America. Nominated “Book of the Year” awareness of American influence on Norwe- in historical fiction gian history. The exhibit is the perfect tran- Norway House is located at 913 E. Franklin sition from the Norway of yesterday to the Ave., Minneapolis, Minn., adjacent to Mind- A must read for all who love a Norway of tomorrow.” ekirken, the Norwegian Lutheran Memorial good story, replete with mystery, Norwegian exhibit curator Trond B. Church. For information, call (612) 871- complex characters, and the sweeping history of the Norwegian people—from Norway’s Olsen, Oslo, Norway, couldn’t agree more. 2211 or e-mail [email protected]. “Age of Greatness” in the 13th century to the great migrations of the 19th and 20th < lovoll colonization in Canada largely failed. The centuries. One feels the struggle of Norse From page 10 Canadian land system was less liberal than settlers to preserve their faith and heritage the American land system.” America had while sharing in the building of America and its doorstep which was so necessary for the size, scope, and greater economic opportu- awaiting the promised reunion of The Rings. development of its geographical content. nity and the Canadian route through Quebec Lovoll describes the activities within the became a gateway to the west and the United Recommended by: province of Quebec to establish a hold on States. Jon Tehven, International President, Sons of this Norwegian resource. He describes the Professor Lovoll’s sixteen pages of ci- Norway: “a story of expectation and hope.” largesse of the Canadian government in sup- tations and notes of resources speak to the porting these emigrants in their travel, sub- forensic quality of the data used to memo- Rev. O. A. Gillebo, Ringsaker, Norway: stance, and land needs, and the competition rialize this event in time. His empathy for “a brilliant story. ... It has my best between emigrant recruitment companies as those whose history he undertook to describe recommendation.” they, on one hand, are accused of “capturing was reflected in his observation and recog- Col. John A. Eidsmoe, Prof., Oak Brook College of Law, Ala.: their souls,” and on the other simply “diffus- nition of the names of so many Norwegians “Lindberg’s saga combines the best of Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings, Rolvaag’s ing a knowledge of Canada” to Norwegian portrayed on a monument at a cemetery at Giants in the Earth,and Moberg’s The Emigrants.” citizenry. Norwegian settlements were be- Grosse Ile, Canada: “They all awaken a deep gun in a fit-and-start manner and with time, and moving sense of the human sacrifice ex- Dr. David Noble, Prof. Emeritus, History & Am. Studies, Univ. of Minn.: most disappeared. 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Many Norwegian-American to make sure her niece was doing it was offering for sale. She was very women dream of someday wearing right! The rules for what makes an attracted to one of them and bought their very own bunad. But often it authentic bunad are very strict. This it on the spot. She made a few al- remains only a dream because of the book inspired Deb and she began terations and then was good to go! It high cost of this national dress. The doing additional research. She spent was a festdrakt made from linen and average cost of a bunad in Norway hours and hours reading as much as cottons and dressed up with a fancy today is approximately $4,000, with she could. She bought many books buckle and a silk scarf. additional money being spent on the and read whatever she could find on Deb said that scarves are cur- jewelry. the internet. She continues to read and rently quite popular in Norway. They So what is one to do? The best deepen her knowledge. She now has a are often chosen by color or whatev- solution is to find an excellent seam- very nice library of books on the bu- er goes well with the person’s bunad. stress who has in-depth knowledge nad and festdrakt, and is probably as After going with a group of of the bunad and its less sophisticat- knowledgeable as anyone can be. Tronders to Trondheim for the Syt- ed sibling, the festdrakt. Deb greeted the participants at tende Mai bicentennial in 2014, Ten- Deb McConaghy is one such her latest workshop, sponsored by ley Erickson decided she wanted a person. She makes presentations on the Washington, D.C., Sons of Nor- traditional dress. When she heard the bunad and offers festdrakt work- way lodge. All had different ideas about Deb’s workshop, she thought shops to Sons of Norway lodges and and needs and she skillfully satisfied a festdrakt would be a great way to other interested groups such as Nor- everyone. have a less formal dress, but one that dic Dance groups and the John C. Doris Goodlett, the lodge’s Vice still honored her heritage. Campbell Folk School. She recently President, arrived wearing the fest- She spent time poring over sev- held a festdrakt workshop for mem- drakt that Deb had made for her at eral of Deb’s books and then showed bers of the Washington, D.C., SON a previous workshop. She had re- Deb what she liked. Deb took her lodge and every participant went turned because she wanted to add an to a table with a wide assortment of away delighted. appropriate purse to her ensemble. fabrics and discussed what would When she was thirteen, Deb re- Deb embroidered the pattern on her be appropriate. The materials of her ceived a Hardanger bunad from her embroidery machine and then Doris festdrakt resemble the Trøndelag re- grandmother. She liked to sew, so she completed the purse. It was a design gional bunad. Her skirt is dark blue made the necessary alterations her- that Deb had created and had sewn damask, her vest light blue damask, self. She later began making bunads, out a few times for other folks. and her apron off-white damask. Her Photo: Christine Foster Meloni first for a niece, then for a cousin, and Pat De Roche had planned to blouse is embroidered in the Trøn- Two festdrakts McConaghy brought to her D.C. workshop. Festdrakts are a for a few other close relatives. ask Deb to sew a festdrakt for her delag style. She also chose a brooch less formal version of a Norwegian national costume. A concerned aunt then gave but, when she arrived, she saw three to wear at the neck from Deb’s jew- Deb a book on bunads. She wanted costumes that Deb had made and elry display. See > festdrakt, page 15 Sealift Inc. • Ship Owners • • Ship & Cargo Brokers • • Steamship Agents •

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I had also done some research ahead of time and wanted my festdrakt to reflect my ancestral roots. But which roots? I have ties Silence and sound to Lom and Dovre in Gudbrandsdal and to several places in including Gol, , Nes, Hemsedal, and Ål. I decided on Rosalie Grosch something from Lom because it is the only Arden Hills, Minn. place—so far—where I have located living relatives. Then I made an exciting discovery Rebecca Snow has written a haunting, —the reconstructed Graffer bunad. This bu- beautiful tale filled with sound and silence, nad was first sewn in the 1930s, based on a darkness and light, sadness and forgiveness, skirt and vest worn in the area in the 1830s despair and hope. Glassmusic captures the found on the Graffer farm. I had ancestors reader from the first words: “Fog misted into who had lived on that farm! Ingrid’s face—where, where to hide?” I looked at photos of the Graffer bunad Fog continues to wrap itself around in Deb’s books and found what I liked. Then young Ingrid; the fog of her father’s blind- Deb asked a series of questions. Did I want ness and his increasing dependency on In- a black or dark blue skirt? Wool or cotton? grid to help him with his glassmusic; fog that Did I want a white or ivory blouse? Cotton seems to alienate Ingrid from her mother, or linen? Did I want embroidering on the with Ingrid not quite understanding why; fog neck and on the cuffs? What material did I that separates Ingrid from her older, more want for the red vest? What about brocade? I strict and stern sister, Kari; fog that clouds decided to have a dark blue gabardine skirt, what one sees on the outside of a person and a white cotton blouse with embroidery, and a Photo courtesy of Deb McConaghy what is hidden on the inside. The question red brocade vest. Deb shows off her bunad. Ingrid and her sister, Alvdis ask, “Would you Elizabeth Bruening arrived with her rather be blind or deaf?” stays with the read- bunad, which had belonged to her great- than the bunads and are normally more ge- er from the start to the finish of the novel. grandmother Svanaug Olavsdatter Vasstveit, neric in nature. They can still be quite fancy, Very early in the story Ingrid unknowing- who had worn it at her wedding to Gregar however, with trims and the use of velvet and ly witnesses something dark and unpleasant. of life in the household of a troubled yet stoic Halvorson Stordahl in 1848. Elizabeth even- brocade fabrics. Festdrakts offer a great al- She carries the burden of secrecy, not truly Norwegian family. tually inherited it, and, with Deb’s help, it is ternative for folks who cannot afford a bu- understanding the implications of all she’s Friendship is sacred, yet friendship in periodically lovingly restored. nad. The festdrakts are not as “regulated.” witnessed. Ingrid must decide when she can Ingrid’s family also carries with it mistrust Deb is passionate about Norway’s na- This term is touchy but the bunads have very speak and when she should remain silent. and disappointment. tional dress. Her enthusiasm is contagious specific ways in which they must be made Although the youngest in the fam- The author has also vividly pictured the and her knowledge impressive. She mainly and this is not true of the festdrakts. Many ily, Ingrid learns to tune her father’s crystal rural fjordlands of Norway in the 1920s. The makes festdrakts, as she does not do much new designs of festdrakts come out each year goblets, filled to just the right pitch to make reader feels a part of the Norwegian land- handwork and many of the bunads have a and in that way they offer “fun” and more the sacred glassmusic, played by her blind scape and culture. great deal of handwork on them. She has, creative designs. father. Without the aid of a tuning fork she When the relationship between Ingrid however, made quite a few Hardanger bu- According to Deb, the very best book can hear a perfect A in her head. She takes and her father begins to change, he says to nads and a couple of Voss bunads. They do on bunads is Norsk Bunadleksikon by Bjørb her mother’s place and becomes her father’s her, “Talking is just like music, you must not have the handwork but they do have har- Sverre Hol Haugen. It is a three-volume en- new traveling companion as he preaches at practice.” Ingrid replies, “You and mama dangersøm (Hardanger embroidery), which cyclopedia of over 500 different bunads of the prayer house and plays his glassmusic, haven’t spoken much this summer.” “We she does. Norway. Each volume covers different re- knowing God has called him to bring “a new have had our moments, Ingrid,” he says. When asked to explain the differences gions in Norway and provides the history delight in one’s faith.” “You have good ears my child, but not for between a bunad and a festdrakt, Deb gave and description of each bunad. It is, how- When Ingrid meets Stefan, the son of her every sound.” this response: ever, available only in Norwegian and costs father’s one time best friend Emil, and de- Ingrid’s awareness of life around her The answer is quite long and drawn out. around $1,000. But the new paperback ver- velops a trusting relationship with him, they grows clearer as she grows older. Her parents But, simply put, bunads are very specific to sion can be ordered from Sue Sutherland, the share a conversation about religion. Emil, ask her to do something that is unthinkable areas of Norway and they often have designs U.S. authority on bunads, at www.bunadbu- now married to a French woman and living for her. She needs to make a decision about that are based on textiles that were used in tikken.com. This one-volume edition costs in France, has fallen away from his faith and whether to stay or run away. those areas for generations. In some cases, approximately $300. this has also caused a rift in his relationship Many things go unanswered in this they were commissioned by the region so Deb highly recommends three books with Ingrid’s father, Oskar. Stefan tells her thoughtfully written novel. As the layers of that they had a bunad for their locality or, that are available in English: A sampler of that his parents fight about God all the time. each character unravel, one also sees the in the case of some areas such as Hallingdal Norway’s Folk Costumes by Thorbjørg Hjel- The words not written speak as loudly as questions that come with faith in God and and Setesdal, they have been in use for many, men Ugland, Folk Costumes of Norway by the scenes and descriptions so carefully con- the understanding of acceptance and forgive- many years and really have not changed Heidi Fossness, and Norwegian Bunads by structed. The spaces created by the absence ness. Long after the last page is turned one much. Bent Vangerg (also referred to as Our Beau- of description allow the reader to let one’s continues to ponder the implications of si- The festdrakts are much less expensive tiful Costume: Vare Vakre Bunader). imagination take flight in this touching story lence and sound and the seen and the unseen. Send us your Syttende Mai photos! Gratulerer med dagen!

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You don’t have to be in Norway to fol- NRK’s Syttende Mai program will also share low along with the Syttende Mai fun in the the best party tips from talk show host Per country of honor! If you have a break from Sundnes, a bit of Norwegian history from the your local celebrations, consider tuning in to historian Marlen Ferrer, and the story of the NRK for coverage straight from Norway. hot dog—a Syttende Mai necessity—from NRK will air six hours of live coverage the cook Tommy Østhagen. altogether, featuring the royal family, chil- At 7:30 p.m., NRK will reflect on the dren’s parades, and celebrations all around best of the year’s celebrations. If you’re the country. The program—led by NRK’s urging for more, you can also go back and In this section: Marte Stokstad for the first time—starts at watch the celebrations of previous years, as Syttende Mai Greetings S2 7:50 a.m. Norway time and includes cov- far back as 1972. erage of the parades in Trondheim, Åle- For minute-by-minute updates and pic- Heroes of Ragnarök S3 sund, , Dovre, Bergen, Toten, tures from around the world, consider fol- Kings of Norway S4-S5 Kongsvinger, Bykle, Stavanger, and of lowing the celebrations on social media; Taste of Norway S8-S9 course Oslo. search for #17mai and #17mai2015 on Ins- Syttende Mai S10, S14 The entire children’s parade in Oslo will tagram and Twitter. be broadcasted from Slottsplassen starting at Calendar of Events S12-S13 10:25 a.m., and Pål Hovengen Plassen will Visit tv..no/serie/gratulerer-med-dagen commentate as the parade passes the castle to watch NRK’s Syttende Mai Program. and greets the royal family on the balcony. Silje Reiten Nordnes will also cover some Need help with the time difference? Norway Photo: pixshark.com of the children’s parade and celebrations on is six hours ahead of Eastern Time, seven You don’t even need a television set to watch the Karl Johans gate. ahead of Central Time, eight ahead of Moun- festivities in Norway and around the world. If that’s not enough to tempt you, tain Time, and nine ahead of Pacific Time. S2 • May 8, 2015 norwegian american weekly Syttende Mai greetings

17th of May Greetings from Ambassador Kåre R. Aas to readers of the Norwegian American Weekly

Dear Readers, particularly notable guest; His Majesty King the 17th of May in America. I traveled Harald will visit Washington State and Alas- to Minneapolis, Minnesota, to join in on At the Norwegian Embassy, we talk ka. their parade, games, and other planned a lot about the strong ties between the Clearly, you can see, the level of collab- festivities. This year I will be in Chicago United States and Norway. This isn’t oration between our countries is very high. and look forward to being somewhere just some abstract ideal; it’s something Although each of these visits has its own else in the U.S. next year. What a delight we put into practice every day. Whether purpose, at its core each one illustrates a cen- it is to interact with people all around we’re talking to members of the Norway tral truth: Norway has much to learn from America, who are so proud of their shared Caucus in Congress, hosting policymak- America—and the reverse is also true. Norwegian and American heritages. ers for a symposium, or meeting with Last year around this time, we were cel- That wonderful heritage is exem- members of the American business com- ebrating the 200th anniversary of the Norwe- plified by the publication you’re read- munity to discuss ways to further im- gian constitution. There were several Nor- ing right now, the Norwegian American prove U.S.-Norway economic ties, the wegian events around the world that helped Weekly. While there were once more relationship between our two countries celebrate this important document that has than a hundred such publications in the is always at the very top of our agenda. meant so much to our democracy. It was a U.S., there now remains only one. I look You probably know that a big part wonderful celebration that I enjoyed very forward to each new issue as I always of what an embassy does is to help peo- much. learn something new about the interac- ple with passports, visas, and other con- I would argue that this year’s 17th of tions between our two countries. sular matters. What you might not real- May is equally important—and so is next Gratulerer med dagen, as we say in ize is that we also put a lot of energy and Photo: Emily C. Skaftun year’s, and the one after that. Not because Norway! Happy 17th of May to each and effort into preparing for a large number One example of the connections between our of a particular milestone, but simply because every one of you. I wish you a very hap- of Norwegian officials who visit D.C. countries: Ambassador Aas humors NAW at an of what the 17th of May represents: a chance py and prosperous year, and as always, I throughout the year. event at Seattle’s Nordic Heritage Museum, meet- to celebrate the things that truly matter in look forward to meeting as many mem- In recent months, our elected of- ing with Nils Anders Wik. life. While the date honors the signing of our bers of the Norwegian American commu- ficials have kept us very busy. Just this Constitution, Norwegians around the world nity as I can. year, Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge nance Siv Jensen and Minister of Children, celebrate the day as it honors our families, Brende has visited Washington, D.C., on Equality, and Social Inclusion Solveig Horne our friends, our communities. three separate occasions. Most recently, also arrived in Washington, after attending We celebrate the 17th of May not with Gratulerer med dagen! the Foreign Minister arrived in D.C. to meetings in New York. Although we were military parades or shows of nationalistic Very truly yours, participate in the World Bank Group’s very busy, the visits were a great success and fervor, but with children’s parades, games, Kåre R. Aas Spring Meetings and to have bilateral helped further strengthen the U.S.-Norway and a lot of ice cream. It is a day of happiness meetings with many U.S. officials. relationship. and joy—and the weather is always perfect. On the same day, Minister of Fi- At the end of May, we will have one Last year was the first time I celebrated

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Hurra for 17. Mai Gratulerer Gratulerer Happy 17th of May Happy Syttende med dagen med dagen Charles & Mai! Jon Lind Carl & Lois Lorraine Bentley Ocean Shores, Berseth Hedlund Mary Kristel Lokken Brian Marquis Wash. Brooklyn, N.Y. Florence, Italy Liverpool, N.Y. Janesville, Wis. S4 • May 8, 2015 norwegian american weekly kings of norway Gratulerer med dagen! Royal flower girl What does one say to the Crown Prince?

Shelby Gilje Seattle, Wash.

Alma Aksdal Bockelie, a Bremerton resident, has a tale to tell about a day in 1939 when she Royal NorwegianKim Nesselquist Consulate handed a bouquet of flowers to then Crown Prince Olav of Norway and Consul of Norway his wife, Princess Märtha, as their 7301 5th Ave NE, Suite A • Seattle, WA 98115 Royal Yacht stopped in Poulsbo, Email: [email protected] • Phone: (206) 284-2323 Kitsap County, in Washington state. It was a moment of excitement for an 11-year-old girl in traditional bunad. As she presented the flow- WOODEN SPOON SCANDINAVIAN SHOP ers to the couple, she said: “My 1617 Avenue K, Plano, TX 75074 • (972) 424-6867 name is Alma.” The Crown Prince responded in equally simple terms: Syttende Mai Celebration “I am Olav.” Alma, now 87, was chosen be- at the Wooden Spoon cause of her Norwegian heritage. Sunday, May 17 at 3:00 PM Alfred Blomlie, a family friend, Sons of Norway and the Norwegian families steadied Alma on what was a sim- are hosting a joint celebration. Open faced ple floating raft, then held her up to sandwiches, Solo, hot dogs, and much more. the Royal Yacht as the “dock” was Viking, Troll Hjem, and Midnattsolen chapters not the kind on which passengers Photo courtesy of Stene Bockelie Dickson of the Norwegian Society of Texas, will be could safely disembark. “Nothing Spanning four generations: Alma and her mother, Thora, celebrating at Advent Lutheran Church in like today’s docks in Poulsbo,” with Alma’s son Hap’s daughters, Rebecca and Marit. Arlington on Saturday, May 16 at noon. Alma recalled. Poulsbo, which means “Poul’s place,” walked every day. Olav was so ‘common’ [email protected] • www.woodenspoon.ws originally was to be named Paulsbo, but au- that his people would see him frequently,” thorities in Washington, D.C., misspelled the Alma said. name, and so it remains the City of Poulsbo, Crown Prince Olav, born in 1903 at the also known as “Little Norway.” British royal estate in Sandringham, Eng- Norwegian- Founded by Norwegian immigrant Jor- land, was the son of Prince Carl of Denmark Gratulerer owned gen Eliason in the 1880s, Poulsbo was settled and Princess Maud, daughter of England’s med dagen! since 1963 by a large number of Norwegian and other King Edward VII. Two years after Olav’s Scandinavian immigrants, and officially in- birth, his father became King Haakon VII of corporated on December 18, 1907. Norway following that country’s separation AIR – SEA – LAND SPECIALISTS Alma’s parents, Thora and Sten Aksdal, from Sweden. In 1929 Prince Olav married lived in nearby Bremerton, where her fa- Princess Märtha of Sweden. 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The prince Alma recalls that both Olav and Märtha and princess also visited San Diego and San were wearing smart, pin-striped suits the day Francisco before traveling by train to the 2709 SAN PABLO AVE — BERKELEY, CA 94702 of their stop in Poulsbo. To the best of her Northwest. They were celebrated by Norwe- Phone: (800) 854-6435 — Email: [email protected] recollection the flowers likely came from the gian communities and local dignitaries at all gardens of area Norwegians. The bouquet their stops, according to HistoryLink.org. Featuring great Nordic products was “nothing like flowers from a florist,” she Prince Olav was a well-known sports- said. 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At about attle area included a festival of choral and MULLAVEY, PROUT, GRENLEY & FOE age four, Lukas, a son of Stene Bockelie orchestral music, an address to the Seattle Dickson, explained his ethnicity this way: Chamber of Commerce, meetings with of- “I’m half Norwegian and half normal.” ficials and businessmen, and a Puget Sound Of course the grandparents howled at his de- cruise. They also attended the dedication of A ttORNEYS and counselors at law scription. And just the same fed him Norsk the Taftezon Memorial in Stanwood, a re- fare of gjetost and herring. membrance for a Norwegian pioneer who Advice regarding maritime and civil claims, disputes, Alma and Henrik attended the 1975 ban- settled on Whidbey Island in 1849, accord- quet for King Olav V in Seattle and a Poulsbo ing to media reports of that era. commercial transactions and estate planning. event for King Harald V and Queen Sonja in The Poulsbo event in 1939 “was really 1995. Sadly, Henrik died in October 2014. an honor and a privilege for me,” Alma re- Due to heritage and history, Alma’s called. “But for my little brother, Arthur, 2501 NW 65th St, P.O. Box 70567 Seattle, WA 98107 family has always “had a soft spot for Olav who was five years younger...well, he was Telephone: (206) 789-2511 Fax: (206) 789-4484 V, because he was so loved by his country- more interested in the local police chief’s men. We had a cousin who lived where Olav uniform and medals.” norwegian american weekly May 8, 2015 • S5 kings of Norway The King Connection: The original Game Show of Thrones, by Barbara K. Rostad

Game Show Host: Welcome to The King Connection, your favorite game show. Today we’re looking at Norway. You know how it works. Unlike What’s My Line? or Queen For A Day, it will be up to you, the audience, to determine The King Connection. The year 1814 resonates with every Norwegian. It is the year the Norwegian Constitution was written. And just as July 4 means something to all Americans, May 17 or Syttende Mai is dear to the hearts of Nor- wegians and those of Norwegian heritage. But who was the monarch of Norway in 1814? Was there a king in command at Eids- voll when the constitution was drafted? Just what—and who—is the King Connection? Listen closely to each of these present- ers. Which will you choose as having the true King Connection? Let’s begin. You first. (Points to Christian Frederik) Photos: Wikimedia Commons Contestant #1: Christian Frederik. Contestant #2: Carl II. Contestant #3: Frederick VI. Christian Frederik: My name is Chris- Portrait by J. L. Lund. Portrait by Carl Frederik von Breda. Portrait by Friedrich Carl Gröger. tian Frederik, Norway’s 1814 monarch. It’s thanks to my effort that Syttende Mai ever Carl II: My name is Carl the Second and I Frederick VI: I am Frederick the Sixth, document when I was only 16 that all actions came into being. Who do you think called am Norway’s 1814 monarch. My royal line Norway’s 1814 monarch. What’s My Line? requiring the monarch’s signature must also the Constituent Assembly to Eidsvoll? If not stems from the House of Oldenburg and I Why, the House of Oldenburg, of course. be signed by the Crown Prince: me. So my for me, you’d have nothing to celebrate. became a Grand Admiral when I was just a Born to teenaged parents, I was Crown control began in 1784, just a few short years I am from the House of Oldenburg. You few days old. Both myself and my adopted Prince from Day One. My reign is long and after the American Revolution. don’t get more mainstream royalty than that. son Karl Johan are among those privileged distinguished. My father’s mental illness Later, during the Napoleonic Wars, I And I saw to it Norwegians would main- to serve as King of Norway. prompted me to exert my power as Crown made sure grain was sent to the starving Nor- tain loyalty to that house. Toward that end, I did not become king in my youth, Prince as soon as I reached 16, the age of wegians. When you are united with a country I placed myself at the head of the Norwegian however. My older brother came ahead of legal majority. Then I ascended to the throne for 434 years, you have a certain loyalty to Party of Independence. me. After 20 years he was assassinated at the upon my father’s death in 1808. the people. So for me it was a sad day indeed The Treaty of Kiel stated there should be opera. Some think I had a hand in that unfor- Neutrality in the Napoleonic Wars was when the Treaty of Kiel forced me to ulti- a union between Norway and Sweden. But we tunate occasion. Some people are just so sus- my goal. But when the English bombed Co- mately cede Norway to Sweden. did not want such a union until the Swedes let picious! Then his son ascended to the throne. penhagen in 1807, I threw my support to go of their hostilities. They refused. Instead, Finally, I became king. But my frequent the French. This, despite King George III of Host: Thank you all. That was most impres- the Swedish Crown Prince invaded. What rheumatic attacks deteriorated my health. Great Britain being my mother’s brother. But sive. Now folks, it’s your turn. Which of nerve! I still don’t like to talk about it. My stint as Norway’s king was all too short. mother died in exile when I was only seven. these three held the scepter in 1814? Carl II? My father, the king, with his catatonia Christian Frederik? Frederick VI? Host: Very well, then. Next. Host: To the point. Thank you. Next. and schizophrenia, was not much of a par- (Points to Carl II) ent—or a king. That’s why I got him to sign a See > kings, page S14

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@17thMaySeattle 17thOfMaySeattle S8 • May 8, 2015 norwegian american weekly Taste of Norway Celebrating “Barnas Dag” with ice cream For many, Syttende Mai is synonymous with icy desserts like these non-dairy options

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The 17th of May is undoubtedly the most celebrate the day in the same fashion? Will emotional day of the year for Norwegians, the taste and experience be the same? The when we feel the most proud and grateful for answer is: of course! It is possible to veg- our country, when we celebrate our heritage, anize everything, and sometimes the vegan our beautiful nature, and our fellow country- version is even better in taste, and most defi- men. A sense of solidarity emerges, as we nitely for your health. Dairy products, such look back on history—for so many years we as ice cream, contribute significant amounts were not independent (from 1536 to 1814 we of cholesterol and saturated fat to the diet, were in a union with Denmark, and after that which in turn can increase the risk of heart with Sweden until 1905), and for years were disease and other serious health problems. not allowed to celebrate this day, but still had Instead of buying pre-packaged ice a strong sense of belonging and commitment cream, why not make your own? I can think to our nation. During World War II, partici- of many reasons why you should. For one, pating in a 17th of May parade was forbid- it’s exciting to experiment with different fla- den, as was wearing the country’s colors vors. Secondly, you can pick clean, whole- on your clothes. As a result, I can think of some ingredients. Finally, you’ll get magical no other country in the world that has such flavor experiences without the unnecessary a strong and special tradition of celebrating additives often found in processed foods. their Constitution Day. The day is very spe- Many people are intolerant to the additional cial to all Norwegians, as we reflect on our sugar, milk, eggs, or unnatural additives that history and feel gratitude for the beautiful store-bought ice cream contains, so learning country we finally can call our own. to make your own will not only please your As opposed to other countries’ national taste buds, but your overall health and well days, the 17th of May is not celebrated with being as well. military parades, but rather with local chil- You can make vegan ice cream from ei- dren’s parades in which musical bands and ther frozen bananas or full fat coconut milk, school children march together. It is custom- very easily. I’ve included three recipes be- ary to arrange games for kids at the local low that showcase how easy and versatile schools around the country and offer them dairy-free ice cream can be to make. Now ice cream, hot dogs, and other goodies. This all we have to do is beg the weather gods to is why many people call our Constitution cooperate—I can think of many years when Day the “Children’s Day.” It is estimated it was snowing in the mountains on this day, that over 27,000 children under the age of raining cats and dogs, and the temperature 15 play in musical bands, and it’s the second begged for the cape of our bunad to come largest activity for kids, after soccer. along on the parade. Here is to a wonder- For kids and grown ups alike, the 17th of ful day filled with sunshine, laughter, fam- May is synonymous with ice cream, and ice ily, and friends—and of course, lots of ice Photo: Sunny Gandara cream is pretty much mandatory. You sim- cream! Even trolls love chocolate “ice cream” with the kick of avocado. ply do not celebrate “Syttende Mai” without more recipes on page S9 it. It’s the day Norwegians eat the most ice cream all year—in fact, our consumption is Chocolate-avocado vegan “ice cream” Sunny Gandara has over five to 10 times the average of a normal spring Recipe from Connoisseurus Veg: www.connoisseurusveg.com day. And if the sun is shining on our Consti- 15 years experience in marketing and PR, both tution Day, you know ice cream makers are in the music and bever- • 1-14 oz. can coconut cream or • 1 ripe banana smiling, because that means extra-big sales. age industry. In 2008 she coconut milk, refrigerated overnight • 1/2 cup cacao powder To accompany ice cream comes “brus,” the founded her own company, (the longer, the better) • 1/4 cup maple syrup Norwegian word for soda. Of course, in Nor- Fork and Glass, a food and • 1 ripe avocado, pitted and peeled • pinch salt way we have much better sodas that come wine event and consulting in a wide variety of flavors, such as orange company, located in the Hudson Valley of New If you like a stronger coconut flavor, this recipe is perfect. Not too sweet either, this is (think about the famous “Solo” brand), pear, York. She now focuses on education, giving truly the taste of a wholesome, natural, and homemade “ice cream”! raspberry, and pineapple… seminars and classes to private and corporate Open the can of coconut milk or cream and scoop the cream into blender, discarding the As for the ice cream, well, the quality groups. Sunny, a native of Norway, is a profes- water. Add remaining ingredients to blender and blend until smooth, stopping to scrape down is a tad superior as well, but now that I’ve sionally trained cook and holds a diploma in sides of pitcher as needed. given up dairy the question is: Can you still Wines & Spirits from the WSET. Transfer to sealed freezer safe container and freeze until solid, about 4-6 hours.

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Festive banana “ice cream” • 2 14-ounce cans coconut cream OR they’re moist and soft) Adapted from the kitchn: thekitchn.com full-fat coconut milk, chilled • 1 tsp. vanilla extract • 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder • 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk large ripe bananas chocolate chips • 14 ounces pitted dates (make sure • 1 oz chilled, strong brewed coffee your choice of mix-ins such as strawberries & blueberries, for garnish Before you get started, chill a large mixing bowl in the freezer and line a freezer-safe Peel and slice the bananas, then freeze until solid. You can easily do this in bulk so container with parchment paper. you’re always ready for a fresh batch. Whirl dates in a food processor, adding a few droplets of water if necessary, to form a paste. Transfer to a small food processor or powerful blender and whirl until it’s smooth and Scoop the coconut cream from the cans into the mixing bowl, discarding the clear liquid. the texture of soft-serve ice cream. Add your choice of mix-ins and combine until incorpo- Whip until creamy, then mix in the remaining ingredients. rated, then freeze. Decorate with strawberries and blueberries. Transfer the “ice cream” to the prepared container, cover, and freeze for at least a couple Visit thekitchn.com (www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-creamy-ice-cream-with-just- of hours, or overnight if you want it firmer. one-ingredient-cooking-lessons-from-the-kitchn-93414) for more ideas for mix-ins. Serve with berries.

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May 12—June 14 Petersburg, Alaska hot dogs and marzipan cake, another parade, and The Norwegian National League hosts a parade Minneapolis, Minn. The entire community celebrates with food more! Suggested donation: $10 or $25 per family. at Hodges Park in celebration of Norway’sC onsti- On display at the Norway House Education and craft booths throughout downtown, the tution Day. Pre-parade festivities in Hodges Park Center, the exhibit is made up of works by festival parade, a Scandinavian pageant, Bu- Syttende Mai Barnetog and Picnic begin at 12:00 p.m. and include entertainment, ten renowned modern Norwegian artists. It nad Style Show and luncheon, Kaffe Hus with May 17, 1:30—4:30 p.m. activities for children, vendors, and refreshments. is a visual exploration of themes ranging from Norwegian pastries and goodies made with Carmichael, Calif. freedom and stability to the struggles facing butter and love, music on the streets, a her- Celebrate Syttende Mai with the Roald Amundsen iowa democracy and globalization. For more info ring toss, Vikings and Valkyries roaming the Lodge at the home of Steve and Celia Rosenthal Syttende Mai with Vesterheim visit: norwayhouse.org. Wear a Syttende Mai streets, and a walk/run race. The four days of adjacent to Glancy Oaks Park. Children’s parade May 16 Minnesota button and receive $1 off. celebration end with a community salmon/ begins at about 2:30 p.m. The lodge will provide Decorah, Iowa halibut/black cod bake at Sandy Beach. Call grilled hot dogs, hamburgers, plates, cups, nap- Join Vesterheim for a full day of celebrating Syt- Norwegian Heritage Week (907) 772-3646 for more info. kins, plastic cutlery, ice, soft drinks, condiments, tende Mai! The Children’s Parade led by Decorah’s May 12—18 ice cream, and maybe cake. Bring a potluck dish Nordic Dancers begins at 1:00 p.m. March along Thief River Falls, Minn. arizona to share along with serving utensils, drinks, and or cheer from the sidewalks. Norwegian flags will Sons of Norway Snørre Lodge is sponsoring chairs. Cost is free but RSVP requested to Tove- this celebration of Norwegian heritage. Events Syttende Mai 2015 be provided for everyone marching. Enjoy a con- Lise Miller at (916) 364-9704 or [email protected]. include “In Their Own Words,” presentation May 16, 9:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m. cert by Decorah Youth Choir in Bethania Church by Solveig Tweet Zempel on Tuesday, Syttende Scottsdale, Ariz. on Mill Street from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Starting Mai dinner and movie night on Wednesday, This annual potluck brunch event in honor caolor do at 4:00 p.m., celebrate with a street dance with “Old Time Dance” on Thursday, the “Sister” of Norwegian Constitution Day will be full of Syttende Mai Fest Decorah’s popular Scandinavian-American old- musical and comedy trio on Friday, “Vikings food, fun, bunader, children’s games, and of May 17, 1:00—3:00 p.m. time dance band, Foot-Notes, on Mill St. next in the Attic” talk with Eric Dregni on Saturday, course the traditional 17th of May parade! Colorado Springs, Colo. to the museum. Visit vesterheim.org/events/an- Frozen showing on Sunday, and a Syttende Bring Norwegian flags, your good spirits, and Join the Sons of Norway Fjellheim Lodge for Nor- nual/syttende-mai/ for the complete schedule. Mai Open House and live broadcast of Killing- a dish to share. Visit www.desertfjord.org/ way’s Constitution Day at Viking Hall. berg Orchestra on Monday. View sofn.amm. eventflyers/syttendemai.pdf for the sched- Maie n clockwork.net/_asset/g5vwc6/2015_POST- ule. At McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park. dsitoi tr c f columbia Syttende Mai celebration Syttende Mai Family Picnic May 16, 9:30 a.m. ER_Snorre.pdf for more info. craalifo ni May 17, 1:00—3:00 p.m. Gray, Maine Washington, D.C. Come and enjoy a parade, games, music, cook- Tusenvann Syttende Banquet 17th of May Flag Raising Ceremony May 15, 5:30—10:00 p.m. May 16, 10:00 a.m. Celebrate Norway’s Constitution with a family out, and time with friends and Maine’s wild ani- picnic at Carderock Park on the Potomac River! mals. Parade at 11:00 a.m., koldtbord, pølser, and Wahkon, Minn. Culver City, Calif. Enjoy this annual Syttende Mai banquet and For many years, and Solbak- The guest speaker will be Defense Attaché Finn potluck buffet at 12:00. Please bring a koldtbord Kristian Hannestad from the Royal Norwegian item or dessert, and a portable chair. $3.50 en- silent auction. Social hour begins at 5:30 p.m. ken lodges have celebrated Norwegian Con- followed by buffet dinner from 6:30 to 7:30 stitution Day by hosting a flag raising ceremo- Embassy. Enjoy music, a parade, free food and trance fee age four and up. Find directions to drinks, and games for children! the park at www.maine.gov/ifw/education/wild- p.m., and entertainment by “Jerry & Joyce” ny. This year, Peer Gynt Lodge will join them. with dancing until 10:00 p.m. Cash bar. $18 Our speaker will be Dr. Bruce Olav Solheim, lifepark/. For more info, contact Diane at (207) 650-9988 or [email protected]. per person. Reservations required. Contact history professor and playwright from Cit- fl orida (320) 629-6616 or [email protected] for rus College. Lunch menu includes medister Gulf Coast Vikings Meeting more info. At Wahkon Inn & Restaurant. pølse, surkål, small red potatoes, lefse, and May 16, 6:00 p.m. Massachusetts dessert for $15 per person. Paid reservation Bonita Springs, Fla. 201st 17. Mai Celebration Syttende Mai Blast Off Banquet to John Olsen: 9641 Oma Pl, Garden Grove, Join the Gulf Coast Vikings at Sweet Odin’s Danish May 16, 1:00—3:00 p.m. May 15, 6:00 p.m. CA 92841 is required. At Peer Gynt Hall. Bakery. Known for their Kringle, a popular Danish West Newton, Mass. Spring Grove, Minn. pastry, they will provide a bakery tour, as well as Join the Norumbega Sons of Norway Lodge at the The Syttende Mai Blast Off Banquet with so- 17th of May Potluck a Kringle-making demonstration! An assortment Scandinavian Living Center at 12:30 p.m. for the cial hour, food, and entertainment by SGHS May 16, 4:30—7:30 p.m. of sandwiches and soup will be available, as well parade, which steps off at 12:45 p.m.T he speech Choir begins at 6:00 p.m. at the Fest Building. Palm Desert, Calif. as dessert, coffee, and rolls. Space is very limited! will start at 1:00 p.m., followed by lunch at 1:30 The UffDAC lub Induction follows at 7:30 p.m., A 17th of May Potluck will be held at Hope Call Maxine for reservations at (239) 405-4026. p.m., and games for children at 2:15 p.m. Cost for announcing 2015 Honorees & Syttende Mai Church. Enjoy Norwegian food at no charge. lunch is $10 for adults and $5 for children. Enjoy Royalty. Price is $15 for adults, $10 for choir Contact (760) 363-7704 or morongo2@veri- May 17th Celebration music by SAMspill. students, $6 for children 12 and under, or $5 zon.net for more information. May 17 for anyone attending the program only. Visit Miami, Fla. Mi chigan www.sgsyttendemai.com/ for more info. Syttende Mai Dinner True to tradition, the day begins with a church Norwegian Constitution Day Celebration May 16, 5:00 p.m. service at 12:00 p.m. followed by a speech by May 17, 11:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m. Twin Cities Kids Marathon Cross Country San Diego, Calif. Nora Aavik, the children’s parade with the Sons of Farmington Hills, Mich. Fun Run Sons of Norway Valhall Lodge invites you to Norway’s viking ship, and hot dogs, soda, and ice An indoor/outdoor Norwegian festival will be May 16, 9:00 a.m. dinner at the East San Diego Masonic Temple. cream for sale! At the Miami Seamen’s Church. held by Nordkap Lodge at the Swedish Club. The St. Paul, Minn. Social hour and barnas klubb starts at 5:00 free event is open to all ages. Featured events Join us at Como Park. The event will feature p.m., followed by dinner at 6:00 p.m. After- i llinois will include a parade led by Scandinavian folk runs of a half mile, mile, two mile, and 5K dinner entertainment will be provided by the Norwegian Constitution Day Concert musicians, special games for children, Norwegian distances. Parents are welcome to run with San Diego Mannskor. Cost is $18 before May May 15, 7:30 p.m. products and foods for purchase, and more. their kids. Opening ceremonies will start at 10 or $20 after; children 12 and under are Chicago, Ill. 9:00 a.m. Each young runner will receive a free. Wear a Bunad or “Rødt, Hvitt og Blått” Music Director Yeeson Kwon has a wonderful mu- Mio nnes ta medal and T-shirt. Lunch is provided for the (Red, White & Blue)! Please RSVP by May 10. sical evening planned for your enjoyment. Hear Ole’s Last Bow—World Premier entire cheering section. Registration is $10 in old favorite songs, visit with friends, and please now—May 16 advance and $16 on the day of the event. For Syttende Mai Celebrations join us for coffee and refreshments afterwards. Chaska, Minn. more details, visit: norwayhouse.org. May 16—17 At Minnekirken Norwegian Lutheran Church. Peter Holbrook, the creater of Ole’s Last Bow has San Francisco, Calif. rewritten the play and made it available to the Syttende Mai Celebrations Join the San Francisco Seamen’s Church for Visit the Viking Ship public in World Premier performances. Ole’s Last May 16—17 two days of celebrations! On May 16, the May 16, 1:00—4:00 p.m. Bow is a vaudeville type show, loosely based on Spring Grove, Minn. program starts at 1:00 p.m. at West Ft Miley. Geneva, Ill. the life of a real vaudeville character, Hjalmar Pe- Celebrate Norway’s Constitution Day with There will be a parade, food, and games for Visit the Viking ship, a real, full-size replica of a terson, also know as Olle i Skratthult. The show craft & food demos, a classic car show, genet- all! Church service starts at 11:00 a.m. on ninth-century Viking ship that sailed across the brings together a poignant story, with music, ic ancestry testing, a kubb tournament, and May 17, followed by coffee at 12:00 p.m., Atlantic in 1893. Docent-led tours begin every 30 dancing, and plenty of jokes. For additional info, more! Parade starts at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday and official program with cakes, hot dogs, minutes. You’ll learn of the Vikings’ construction, visit the website www.oleslastbow.com. and the meatball dinner will be held at Trinity and rømmegrøt at 2:00 p.m. journey, and significance. $5 for adults, $3 for Lutheran Church from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. teens, and free for children. At Good Templar Park. Norwegian Heritage Fest on Sunday. Visit www.sgsyttendemai.com/ Syttende Mai Celebration May 12, 6:00—9:00 p.m. events.html to view the complete schedule. May 17, 12:00—5:00 p.m. Celebration Banquet Scandia, Minn. Los Gatos, Calif. May 16, 6:00 p.m. Vennelag 1-546 is having their 19th Annual Syttende Mai at Mindekirken The Nordahl Grieg Lodge will host a Syttende Park Ridge, Ill. Heritage Fest at the Scandia Community Center. May 17, 10:30 a.m. Mai celebration at the Nordahl Hall. This 17th of May Banquet in celebration of Nor- There will be a full smørgåsbord table of Nor- Minneapolis, Minn. way’s Constitution Day is sponsored by the Nor- wegian foods, music by Florian Chmielewski and Syttende Mai celebrations at Mindekirken Syttende Mai Celebrations wegian National League. The Honored Guest is Lorren Lindivig, a silent auction, the Norske Lot- begin with a concert at 10:30 a.m. featuring May 17 H.E. Ambassador Kåre R. Aas, Royal Norwegian teri, and door prizes. Tickets are $16 and must be the Norwegian Glee Club of Minneapolis. The San Pedro, Calif. Embassy. The cost is $75 per person. Contact cm- purchased in advance as no sales at the door. Call festival service (in Norwegian and English) by The day starts with a church service at 11:00 [email protected] or (847) 358-1527 to make (651) 257-2019 or (651) 257-2375 for tickets. Rev. Kristin Sundt will be held at 11:00 a.m., a.m. at Nansen Field. The program contains your reservation. At ParkR idge Country Club. norwegian american weekly May 8, 2015 • S13 calendar Syttende Mai edition! with the Mindekirken Choir, James Olcott on dinner, dancing, and music by Sverre Risdal from who don’t have a drop of Norwegian blood in Seattle Syttende Mai Celebrations trumpet, and an official greeting from the Arendal, Norway. At Nansen Lodge Main Hall. your veins, don’t fret! Everyone is an honorary May 17 Norwegian Royal Palace. The parade will fol- Norwegian for at least one day. Rumor has it that Seattle, Wash. low from approximately 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. 17th of May Picnic they’ll be pouring their sparkling wine and maybe Join Seattle for the biggest 17th of May cel- At 1:00 p.m., guests are invited to join a picnic May 17, 12:00—6:00 p.m. even have a demonstration with a Viking sword! ebration outside of Norway! From 10:00 a.m. lunch, children’s games and activities, music, Staten Island, N.Y. to 4:00 p.m., join emcee and musician Lori and folk dancing on the church grounds. Nansen Lodge hosts a Syttende Mai picnic on Syttende Mai Celebration Ann Reinhall at Bergen Place stage for an in- their lodge grounds, catered by a Taste of Honey. May 17 credible musical line-up . Then join the Leif Er- Old Muskego Syttende Mai Service Reservations are needed for the all-you-can-eat Portland, Ore. ikson Lodge for a traditional Norwegian lunch May 17, 3:00 p.m. picnic. Tickets are $25 for adults if purchased by Socialize, eat, enter to win a raffle prize, and shop with the Grand Marshal and Honorary Mar- St. Paul, Minn. May 10 ($30 at the door), $18 for children six for Nordic treasures at the Norse Hall, which shals from 12:00 to 2:30 p.m. Call (206) 783- Celebrate Norwegian heritage at a church through 14, and free for children under six. RSVP opens at 1:00 p.m. Parade starts at 3:00 p.m. and 1274 or visit Leif Erikson Lodge for tickets. service at the Old Muskego Church at Luther to [email protected] or (718) 356-8395. features national costumes, fjord horses, and The parade starts down a mile-long stretch of Seminary. It was the first church building con- marching bands! Following the parade, attend Ballard at 4:00 p.m. This year’s emcee is local structed by Norwegian Lutheran immigrants Syttende Mai Celebrations the program in the Grand Ballroom: the presen- radio personality Tim Hunter. in America. In 1907, it was moved to Luther May 17, 12:00—6:00 p.m. tation of the colors, proclamations by Portland’s Seminary. Professor Gracia Grindal will lead New York, N.Y. Honorary Norwegian Consul; speakers; Norwe- Wisi cons n a brief Syttende Mai Song Church Service, in- Celebrate Syttende Mai with the New York Sea- gian musical entertainment; a Leikarringen (folk Syttende Mai Festival cluding Norwegian hymns in English and some men’s Church! Following the service at 12:00 dancing) performance; and children’s activities. May 15—17 Scripture readings in Norwegian. Afterwards, p.m., there will be a children’s parade, hot dogs, Stoughton, Wis. coffee and lefse will be served on the lawn. music, games, and more! Everyone is welcome. te xas Celebrate Syttende Mai the entire weekend Norway’s Constitution Day in Stoughton! Activities include rosemaling 2015 Syttende Mai Minnesota Banquet Syttende Mai Parade May 17, 1:00—5:00 p.m. exhibits, run/walks, a quilt show, concerts, May 17, 5:00 p.m. May 17, 1:30 p.m. Pasedena, Texas dancing, parades, and more! Visit www. Bloomington, Minn. Brooklyn, N.Y. Join the Norwegian Seamen’s Church in Pasade- stoughtonwi.com/syttendemai for schedule. The reception at 5:00 p.m. is again graciously Join Brooklyn in celebrating Norway’s Constitu- na for a short ceremony, speech, greetings from sponsored by the Honorary Norwegian Con- tion Day! The parade steps off at 80th Street and King Harald V, children’s choir, a band leading the Westby Syttende Mai sulate General. The dinner and program or- Third Ave at 1:30 p.m., rain or shine and proceeds parade, and games for children of all ages! Menu May 15—17 ganized by the Syttende Mai Minnesota Com- along Third Avenue to 69th Street. The theme for includes hotdogs, lots of homemade Norwegian Westby, Wis. mittee begins at 6:15 p.m. Guest speaker will 2015 is: “Celebrating 1000 Years of Christianity.” cakes, ice cream, soft drinks, coffee/tea, and Celebrate in Westby with concerts, auctions, be the Honorable Lorie Skjerven Gildea, Chief Visit www.may17paradeny.com/ for more info. more. Price is $20 for 13 and up, $10 for ages four parades, bunad shows, a 5K walk/run and Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court. through 12, and free for children under three. half marathon, a rømmegrøt eating contest, $50 per person. Reservations by May 7 are Nor th carolina Payment upon arrival, preferably cash or check. church services, and much more! Visit west- required. Contact 17maicommittee@gmail. Norsk Carolina Syttende Mai bysyttendemai.com for more info. com. At Minnesota Valley Country Club. May 16, 12:30—3:00 p.m. v airgini Concord, N.C. Syttende Mai Celebration Gala 13th Annual “Uff da” Trail Run Missouri Join Norsk Carolina for a picnic, children’s events, May 15, 6:30 p.m. May 16 Norway’s Constitution Day and a small parade at Frank Liske park. Come for Arlington, Va. Woodville, Wis. May 17, 12:00—2:00 p.m. the day; the park has much to offer. We will have a Celebrate with a cocktail reception starting at Beginning at the Citizens State Bank on Main St. Louis, Mo. raffle and the lodge will provide pølse, bread, and 6:30 p.m., followed by dinner, entertainment, and Street in downtown Woodville, the half mar- Help the Norwegian Society of St. Louis cel- fixings; ice cream; and water, lemonade, and cof- guest speaker H.E. Ambassador Kåre R Aas. Black athon and 5K courses run on a scenic aban- ebrate by joining in games, fellowship, and fee. Please bring a side dish or dessert. Wear your Tie, Service Uniform, or Bunad. Regular ticket doned railroad bed. Packet pickup will be food, including the singing of the Norwegian bunad or Norwegian colors and wave your flag! price $110. Discount price of $45 for those un- from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m., and race day registra- National Hymn and a parade. Cost for mem- der 30 years old. Ticket includes welcome drink, tion will be available from 6:00 to 7:30 a.m. bers ages 12 and up is $8. Please bring an ap- Nor th dakota three-course meal, wine service, and entertain- The half marathon begins at 8:00 a.m. and the petizer, salad, or dessert as well as beverages Syttende Mai Celebration ment. Register at www.naccma.org/events/save- 5K at 8:15 a.m. Visit www.bwsnohawks.com/ to share. Coffee, water, beer, wine, and ice May 17, 2:00—3:00 p.m. the-date-nacc-ma-syttende-mai-gala. At Capital uffda.html for registration and cost info. will be provided, as well as pølse brats. The Mayville, N.D. View Ballroom, Key Bridge Marriott. event will take place at at Tillies Park (9551 Mjosen Lodge 4-78 will host a community Syt- Syttende Mai Litzsinger Rd.) at the shelter nearest the lake. tende Mai celebration and program in the Dining Washington May 16 Hall at the Luther Memorial Home. Norwegian Rosemaling with Marilyn Hansen Eau Claire, Wis. new york goodies and coffee will be served. May 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 9:30 a.m.—3:30 p.m. This year’s program will be an authentic A Celebration of Sámi Culture & Arts: Sámi Seattle, Wash. breakfast buffet identical to one held ata Performing & Visual Arts Festival ohio Explore this traditional Norwegian decorative Norwegian hotel in Norway. Norden Folk is May 11—12 Ohio Norseman Syttende Mai Fest folk art. Telemark, Hallingdal, and Gudbrandsdal in charge of this year’s event but as has hap- New York, N.Y. May 17, 12:30—4:00 p.m. are some of the regional styles taught. Paint on pened in recent years, Sons of Norway and Sámi Teáhter Searvi (STS) and Scandinavia Lakewood, Ohio a variety of objects. All levels welcome, and tak- Ager Association are also involved in planning House join together for a two-day festival to Please bring a dish to share for 10 people and ing at least two classes is recommended. You may the event. At Grace Lutheran Church. celebrate Sámi culture and address topical be ready to enjoy the afternoon at Lakewood purchase supplies from Hansen at the time of the political and social issues expressed through Park. Hot dogs, condiments, coffee, tea, lemon- workshop: $10 for a plate; brushes are $6 each; Alberta theater and dance, storytelling, traditional ade, and tableware are provided. Enjoy a potluck using her paints is $7; color copies are $1. Cost is Syttende Mai Celebrations joik, poetry, and films from leading Sámi art- lunch, recognition of Norway’s Constitution Day, $35/day for non-members or $33/day for NHM May 17, 1:00 p.m. ists. $15 ($10 ASF Members); Festival pass: 50-50 raffle, and social time concluding with the members. At Nordic Heritage Museum. Register Edmonton, Alberta $20 ($15 ASF Members). traditional parade around the building. All are at spring-rosemaling.eventbrite.com. Solgynt Lodge will be celebrating Syttende welcome to attend. Cost is $5 for members, $5 Mai with a flag raising and parade at 1:30 New Nordic Cinema: I Am Yours/Jeg er din for non-members, and free for children. Contact Stan Boreson 90th Birthday Tribute p.m., followed by coffee and refreshments. May 13 & 15 Caroline at (216) 346-5207 for more info. May 15, 6:30 p.m. Contributions of baking happily accepted, and New York, N.Y. Seattle, Wash. donations will help cover food costs. At the Join Scandinavia House for a showing of I Am Syttende Mai Celebration Accordionist Stan Boreson, the “King of Scandina- Dutch Canadian Centre/Home of the Scandi- Yours/Jeg er din, directed by Iram Haq (Nor- May 17, 4:00 p.m. vian Humor,” comes to the Swedish Club for his navians. way, 2013). Mina (Amrita Acharia) is a single- Springboro, Ohio 90th birthday. Join us for a fun-filled evening and mother living in the Pakistani community in Susie and Glenn Mikaloff have graciously invited listen to bands and old friends of Stan’s perform- S caskat hewan Oslo with her six-year-old son Felix (Prince the Edvard Grieg Sons of Norway Lodge to their ing some of your favorite Boreson songs. We will Syttende Mai Celebration Singh). Mina is constantly looking for love, home again this year to celebrate Norway’s be serving a sit-down dinner of gourmet meat- May 17 however none of her relationships bear any Constitution Day. Bring a favorite dish to share. loaf, mashed potatoes, vegetables, and salad. Re- Saskatoon, Sask. hope of lasting very long. In Norwegian, Urdu, Contact Susie at (937) 748-8121 or g-mikaloff@ served tables available for parties of eight.T ickets Join the Sons of Norway Brubyen Lodge for and Swedish with English subtitles. At 7:00 email.msn.com for info, RSVP, and directions. available at Brown Paper Tickets (www.brownpa- the parade at 3:00 p.m. Entertainment will be p.m. on Wednesday or 6:30 on Friday. Cost is pertickets.com/event/1362537/ref/560930) for provided by the Saskatoon Norwegian Cultur- $10 or $7 for ASF members. oro eg n $50. Social hour 5:30 p.m., dinner 6 p.m. al Society Dancers at 4:00 p.m., followed by Syttende Mai at Johan Vineyards a BBQ supper at 5:00 p.m. Lawn games will 17th of May Smørgåsbord Dinner Dance May 16, 11:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m. Syttende Mai Dance be provided: ladder golf, bocce ball, kubb, etc. May 15, 6:30—11:00 p.m. Rickreall, Ore. May 16, 8:30 p.m. Tickets available from Sharon at 384-2420 or Staten Island, N.Y. Expect some fantastic wine, music, and food, all Seattle, Wash. Diane at 373-3156 by May 15. Cost is $10 for Nansen Lodge will begin their Syttende Mai embracing Norway’s culture. For those of you The Seattle Syttende Mai celebrations begin with adults, $5 for children 10 and under. Forestry weekend celebrations with a smørgåsbord a dance at the Elks on Shilshole with the big band Farm Park Gazebo. music sound of Duane Wright. Cost is $10; free Send your event to [email protected] or call (206) 784-4617 parking; snacks and no-host bar. to be added to the Norwegian American Weekly! Event listings are free, but space is limited. Please contact us at least one month prior to event. Check www.na-weekly.com/events for complete listings S14 • May 8, 2015 norwegian american weekly Syttende Mai < kings of Norway February 16, 1814, by a group From page S5 of prominent Norwegians, and unanimously 17th of May historical highlights elected King of Norway May 17, 1814, by Most of you chose Frederik VI. But is the Constituent Assembly following the he the true King Connection? Let’s find out signing of the Constitution at Eidsvoll. Finn Roed first official oration at the monument of now. Will the real 1814 King of Norway Sadly, just three months later the Nor- the parliamentary representative, Chris- West Bloomfield, Mich. please stand up? wegian army was defeated by the Swedes. tian Krogh, in Christiania (later Oslo) to (All three rise) Fighting was not my strong point. I trans- Though under Swedish hegemony, honor the constitution. It was only after Wait a minute! Wait a minute! Time out! ferred executive power to the on the Norwegian Constitution was written King Karl Johan’s death in 1844 that the These folks want to know if they picked the October 11, 1814, abdicated my throne, and and agreed upon by the Riksforsamling celebrations of the Constitution became right one! Will two of you please sit down! returned to Denmark. (the congregation of diverse segments of more common. (They all keep standing; long pause) Sure, Norway linked up with Sweden Norwegian society authorized to write the During the 1850s, the foremost 17th Is this mutiny or what? until 1905. But the House of Oldenburg pre- Constitution) on May 16. of May speaker was Bjørnstjerne Bjørn- vailed. My great-grand nephew Prince Carl On May 17, the Riksforsamling son. Frederick VI: We were all Norwegian kings of Denmark became the first king of a truly chose Prince Christian Frederik to be In 1859, he created a “fatherland in 1814. independent Norway. He took the name Haa- King of Norway. song,” “Der ligger et land mot den evige kon VII of Norway. And his King Connec- On May 18, the Constitution was snø”(There lies a country by the eternal Host: What? What kind of Triple Crown is tion? Haakon VII, who saw Norway through signed. snow). At the same time he created the fa- that? Folks, are you buyin’ this? the German occupation of World War II, is Several times since, the Constitution mous national anthem “Ja vi elsker” (Yes, father to King Olav V and grandfather to has been changed. we love this country). Christian Frederick: It’s true! And I had King Harald V, constitutional monarch of In the years that followed, there were In 1870, Bjørnson conceived the bril- the longest rein! Almost eight months. Norway on this May 17, 2015. many celebrations honoring the Constitu- liant idea of a flag parade for Norwegian tion, which were sometimes rowdy and children, which has become the heart of Host: You’re sure about that? Let’s hear it Host: So you helped make the Eidsvoll event worrisome for the Swedish King, Carl the 17th of May celebrations. from each of you. King Frederick, you’re first. happen? Well, it may not have turned out Johan. One example is “Torveslaget” in Is there any other country that cel- quite the way you meant. But Norway thanks 1829. ebrates its children to the extent that Nor- Frederick VI: I was king of Denmark and you just the same. And you, Carl the Second? In 1829, Henrik Wergeland held the way does? Norway starting in March 1808. I was not happy about losing Norway to Sweden in the Carl II: I wasn’t king of Norway for long, Treaty of Kiel. That was signed in January, barely three and a half years, but my rein so my rein as one of Norway’s kings in 1814 did begin in 1814. The agreement creating Send us your Syttende Mai photos! was indeed brief. the union between Sweden and Norway was It was never my plan to let Norway go signed on November 4, 1814. That’s why my permanently. I sent Christian Frederik to Nor- adopted son Karl Johan, who succeeded me way to promote support for Denmark. Part of to the throne, wanted that date to be celebrat- the strategy was to put a wedge between Nor- ed in Norway, not May 17. way and Sweden by encouraging Norwegian independence. Talk about backfiring! Host: So each of these monarchs did in fact wear the Norwegian crown for a portion of Host: Well, Denmark may not thank you, but 1814. That, folks, concludes today’s episode Norway thanks you. Christian Frederik? of The King Connection. Hurra for Syttende email high-res photos to [email protected] for our 17. mai photo spread Mai and the 1814 King Connection! Christian Frederik: I was elected Regent May 17th: The Norwegian National Day Flag Raising Ceremony The annual flag raising ceremony will start at 8.30am on the PLU Red Square with songs and speeches. After the ceremony follows a reception with Thorhild Widvey, Minister of Culture for Norway at 9am.

gratulerer med dagen! Gratulerer med Dagen! happy birthday, norway! H.M. King Harald V Coming to PLU A special greeting to all Norwegian Americans May 23rd! on Norway’s Constitution Day Please join us in welcoming His Majesty King Harald V From the Royal Norwegian Embassy, Washington; on the PLU Red Square at the Norwegian Consulates General in Houston, New York and San Francisco; and the Honorary 10.30am! Norwegian Consulate General in Minneapolis We will be handing out Norwegian flags, singing Norwegian songs, and hopefully sharing norway our enthusiasm with the wider community. Scandinavian Cultural Center 253-535-7349 norwegian american weekly May 8, 2015 • S15 Advertisements

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Saturday, May 30, 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Tickets: $100 per person ($75.00 Tax Deductible to the Nordic Heritage Museum)

Alder-smoked king crab, salmon and cod • Pan-seared wild Alaskan Weathervane scallops

Hosted by Doug Dixon of Pacific Fishermen Shipyard and PFI Marine Electric and Tor Tollessen of Lunde Marine Electronics To benefit the Nordic Heritage Museum

The afternoon includes a VIP tour of Pacific Fishermen Shipyard and numerous king crab boats in the shipyard including the Hansen family’s F/V NORTHWESTERN as featured on the Discovery Channel show “Deadliest Catch.” (F/V NORTHWESTERN tour dependent upon salmon season opening, others available)

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