Courtesy of Christoff Elster
A Norwegian realty TV show introduced Ballardite Christoff Elster (center) to his distant Norwegian relative, Jens Stoltenberg the Prime Minister of Norway.

Norwegian reality TV show reunites Ballardite with famous Norwegian relative

By Anne-Marije Rook
Feb 03, 2012

At the end of last year, Norwegian reality TV hosts, Thomas Gullestad and Esben Selvig, traveled across America in search of Norwegian heritage for their new show, Uncle America. Specifically, they were tracking down Americans who are related to Norwegian immigrants and modern Norwegian celebrities.

And of course it was during their stop in Seattle that they found what they were looking for.

In addition to finding a cult group that still worship the Norse god Odin, the TV show producers also found a Ballardite with lineage to a very powerful Norwegian.

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Weekend road work on intersection of 8th Ave NW and NW 85th St, streets closed

Over the next two weekends, the intersection of 8th Ave NW and NW 85th St will be closed to traffic so the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) can rebuild the intersection. The intersection will be closed in all directions and detour routes will be clearly posted.

The work dates (weather dependent) are Friday, Feb 3, to Monday, Feb 6, and Friday, Feb 10, to Monday, Feb 13.

There will be 24-hour continuous work between 6 p.m. on Friday to 5 a.m. on Monday but the noisy work activities will be limited between the hours of 10 p.m. and 9 a.m.

Traffic:

- Follow signed detour routes; avoid cutting through neighborhood streets

- Eastbound detours will remain in place on NW 85th St between 15th Ave NW and 8th Ave NW

- Some Metro bus routes will be affected by this work—look for Rider Alert notices at the bus stops, see reroute information later this week on Metro Online www.kingcounty.gov/metro, or call (206) 553-3000.

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Community Calendar

By Robinson Newspapers Staff
Jan 30, 2012

The print deadline for calendar submissions is two weeks before the date of the event to be publicized. Email calendar@ballardnewstribune.com, or to get it posted online immediately, email anner@robinsonnews.com.

“Good Neighbor” day
Ballard Blossom
1766 N.W. Market St.
206-782-4213
Wednesday, Sept 7th. 9 a.m. Ballard Blossom will be handing out 50 dozen roses for free! Those receiving the free flowers are asked to keep one of the roses for themselves and give the others away to 11 different people —spreading goodwill and friendship in the community. We will also have refreshments and prize giveaways.

Ballard HS Class of ’01, 10th Reunion
Gypsy Cafe and Pub
3510 Stone Way N.
Friday, Sept. 9, 7-11 p.m. $15 in advance or $20 at the door. For info bhs2001.weebly.com or 206-579-1517

North End Flower Club
United Evangelical Free Church
1424 N.W. 80th St.
206-324-0803
Friday, Sept. 9, 10 a.m. Prospective members welcome. Speakers on horticulture, landscape design and floral design. $12 includes catered lunch.

Ballard HS Class of ’66, 45th Reunion
Ballard Elks
6411 Seaview Ave. N.W.

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