Let Not The Light Of Freedom Be Extinguished! .oteinoi sqh-boi .gnnal i bobni yjdfidoiq fbi( a nsinsvoIB viavs )ur American nwME Ameriška domovina SLOVENIAN MORNING NEWSPAPER Sefvmy in Ohio and nationwide over 150 000 American Slovenians Vol. 97 — No. 34 (USPS 024100) AMERIŠKA DOMOVINA, AUGUST 31, 1995 ISSN Number 0164-68X 50C Visiting ‘Red Rock’ Country of Arizona bRINKING in Che sunny splendor of the Vipava Valley in Slovenia are these beautiful American lasses (and lad), (left to right): Terri Jarem, Susan Zilko, Bob (the historian) Novak, Mojca Slak, and Linda Drobnick. (Photo courtesy of Susan Zitko) Slovenia: One More Time! by JOHN R. TELICH, SR. Having just returned from a visit with my old Euclid Shore High School hockey teammate Ray Prostor and his wife, Vvonne, I thought I’d submit an article to expose your readers to the “Red Rock” country of Sedona, Arizona. In order to get to Sedona from Cleveland, you need a flight to Phoenix, Arizona. Then it is just a 45 minute commuter flight to Flagstaff. Ray was kind enough to meet me in Flagstaff and take me into Sedona. Unlike the high temperature of 115 degrees in Phoenix, Flagstaff, at an elevation of 7,200 feet had a very comfortable temperature of 85 degrees. Sedona, Arizona is 4,500 feet in elevation and with a temperature of 95 degrees in the dry climate was not uncomfortable. Ray and Yvonne Prostor have lived in Sedona six years. Back in the 1950s, Ray was a chef at Mayfield Country Club. Following his stint at Mayfield, he became a sales representative in the food industry in Anaheim, California and became attached as a chef with Beckman Instruments. For over 20 years in that capacity he had the responsibility of creating food for over 3,000 employees daily. Being a gourmet chef brought many honors to Ray including leadership in his local chapter of the American Culinary Federation and the professional designations of C.E.C. and A.A.C. The dishes he prepares with Yvonne’s help are worthy of the highest gourmet appetites. Ray and I had three occa- sions to “play dentist,” i.e., to fill 18 cavities. Ray plays his golf at Orchard Creek Country Club which has a beautiful view of the Red Rock formations for which Sedona is famous. We also took part in a picnic hosted by the local chapter of the American Culinary Federation which offered delicious gourmet food galore. Saturday, August 19th we took a drive to the Grand Canyon. I have seen the Canyon many times by air, but had not seen it from a ground perspective. The southern border was open and tourists were filling all restaurants and snack shops. The 87 steps up the Watch-tower provided a magnificent view of this famous natural wonder. The northern rim of the canyon is 11.8 miles from the southern rim where we did our viewing. The round trip to the Canyon from Sedona is 265 miles. This was a fine break for myself and I’m truly indebted to the Prostors for their fine hospitality. PROSTOR S POTION The following recipe was offered by Ray Prostor who says that this potion should be used to encourage regularity. 20 pitted prunes 1/2 cup raisins 1/4 sliced lemon 2 T. brown sugar Place ingredients in pan with water to cover. Boil until well done. Cool Well. Mix in blender, dilute with water until mixture makes about a quart + of potion. Drink daily in place of breakfast juice. by MOJCA SLAK Yes, you heard right. I made a second trip to Slovenia this summer. Europa Travel Service offered a one-week tour at a temptingly reasonable price and at an appropriate time of year for me. Considering my 14-hour days, seven days a week during the school year, as well as the time I put in during summers, I felt perfectly justified taking a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity of two trips in one summer. The tour itself was a practice run for future excursions Europa Travel has in the works. For frequent travelers to Slovenia, it offered the chance to visit places outside the usual circuit of relatives’ kitchen and famous sites. For first time visitors, it offered contact with the traditional ways of real Slovenians in addition to tourist spots. Moreover, the tour was very personal because our group was small: Linda Drobnick, Terri Jarem, Bob Novak, Sue Zitko, and I. Mike Cerar of Europa Travel was chauffeur and tour guide. We spent one night in Bled, then two nights each in Nova Gorica, Portorož, and Ljubljana. Let me tell you about some of the highlights. August is Europe’s vacation month, and that fact made a difference in Bled. In June, the town had been sleepy and quiet. Now it bustled well into the night with tourists. The disco moved its operations outside to the veranda with all the tables brimming with young people. We more mature folk had our outdoor dancing across the street nearer the lake. Shopping in Bled brought home how doing business in Slovenia has changed since 1991. We four American women descended upon the Rogaška store with the intent of seriously increasing Slovenia’s GNP. The store displayed its closing time as 19:00 (7:00 p.m.). Yet the salesperson remained friendly, cooperative, and helpful as long as we needed her, which was until nearly 8:00 p.m. The Slovenian Mixed Singing Chorus Danica (meaning Morning Star) will perform its formal concert for northeast Ohio on Saturday, September 2 in St. Vitus Auditorium, 6111 Glass Avenue, Cleveland. The Danica concert is part of the overall year-long program for St. Mary’s Parish in Collin wood. They are celebrating their 90 year. The 44 members of Danica will sing in Slovenian, Latin, Under the old regime, we would have had the door slammed on our backsides at 6:59 p.m. no matter how much we were willing to spend. Remember me telling you about the easy, straight path to the source of the Mlinarca, and my not being sure if our guide was kidding or convinced about this path? Well, I found out for sure which it was. At Tolmin, we chose to join a walk in the Triglav National Park. Our young guide gave us two rules to keep while in the (Continued on page 4) English, German and Scandinavian languages. Danica members hail from the community of St. Primus in the province of Carinthia. The theme for their concert tour is “Exodus.” The Slovenians are a distinct minority in Carinthia with an estimated population of 50,000 persons. The Slovenians have resided in Carinthia for over 1,200 years. Mr. Stanko Polzer is the musical director of Danica. AMERIŽKA DOMOVINA, AUGUST 31, 1995 2 Jim’s Journal by Jim Debevec Cleveland is going to have a lot of excitement this weekend with the opening of the Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame at the Lakefront on E. 9th St. Congratulations to our Slovenian Governor George V. Voinovich who was very instrumental (pardon the pun) during the last 10 years in bringing the prestigious museum to Cleveland and making the wonderful idea into a reality. * * * The distinguished polka record spinner and prbmotor par excellence Tony Petkovšek likes to give a Slovenian word on his program each day, then translate it into English so we’ll learn some Slovenian words. Well, we’re going to do something similar, but with a different twist. We’re going to present a word in English then give the translation in English. The word will mean one thing, but also quite the opposite, if you get my drift. A thought-provoking example follows: Our first word is “With.” It can be used in the sentence “England fought with the United States against Germany.” That means they both fought on the same side. The second meaning, exactly the opposite, is: “England fought with Germany.” Translated into English that means England fought against Germany. — See: same word two opposite meanings. * * * Last week we honored the tenacity and beautiful musical voices of our Slovenian singers. This week we’re going to salute one of the most valuable and enduring of all Slovenian people: Those who have the ability to grow fruits and vegetables: The Farmers — but in particular the ones who have ever grown a delicious, succulent, mouth- watering, red-ripe tomato. — Which probably includes just about every Slovenian ever born. So to those brave enough to have read this far, and have had (or do now have) the magic touch to somehow produce one of those terrific, tender, and especially tasteful tomatoes — take a bow — this is your week. — This is your season. For your sterling ability, take the day off Monday. Although we know it’s not a Labor Day when you work in your vegetable garden, but a day of love — stop for a moment, take a bow and smile, secure in the knowledge that your farming ability is the BEST in the world. — Tell them I said so. * * * We heard about the new computer program “Windows ’95” which has captured all intellectual Slovenians’ interest. Well, we here at the American Home have our own Bill Gates. He is non other than the scholarly historian Mr. Vince Gostilna. It seems our air conditioner in the front office conked out. After considerable inspection by knowledgeable electricians it was determined a replacement unit was necessary. Whereupon Mr. Gostilna went up on an office chair, and quite masterfully socked the air conditioner in the nose. I’ll be darned if the thing didn’t start throwing out cold air again. “Sometimes you’ve got to get its attention,” Gostilna remarked. * * * You see everything on the road nowadays. People drinking coffee, eating doughnuts, gargling, talking on the phone, blowing their ear-drums to smithereens listening to drum beats so loud, they penetrate all the way to China. But turn-about is fair play. When sitting at a light, and the If you can spare 10 minutes, Wk can spare $10,000! Imagine winning $10,000 in just 10 short minutes! It’s possible with the Ohio Lottery Bingo Game. On each $2 ticket, you get four Bingo cards and four chances to win — up to $10,QOp! So play Bingo at your favorite Lottery retailer. And with luck, you could come out with JOIN INTHE WINNING $10,000 to spare! lottery players are subject to Ohio lavys and Commission regulations For further information, call the Customer Relations Department, (2161787-3200, during regular business hours. next-door car begins emitting the pulsating drum beat with vibrations enough to shake out the sturdiest Fillings in your teeth, the response is put in a Lojze Slak button-box tape in your car radio and turn up the volume full-blast. If that doesn’t work, fast forward the tape until there’s some Slovenian lyrics. A little bit of “ Jaz, pa ti...” should do the trick. * * * We thank our lovely and travel-wise reader Pauline Burja for submitting an article on what changes have taken place in the last 20 years. We hope to reprint it for you next time. Maybe our readers can think of some things that are different. An example is “Fast Food.” It used to be something we ate during Lent. THE BEST OF MERCINA... 100 WORDS MORE OR LESS by JOHN MERCINA DID YOU HEAR ABOUT A SLOVENIAN WHO: 1. — Took his expectant wife to the grocery store because they had free delivery? 2. — Put iodine on his weekly pay check because he got a cut in pay? 3. — Thought he was wrong but was only mistaken? 4. — Always put off until tomorrow what he was going to make a mess of today? 5. — Tries to take one day at a time but lately, several days have attacked him at once? 6. — Bought a brand new 1994 calendar last week because it was half price? 7. — Had a three legged dog, with one ear missing, half blind and answers to “Lucky?” An Irishman wanted to have his house renovated, but thought that all the estimates he received were too high. Finally he consulted a Slovenian contractor who came to view his house. “I’ll completely redecorate your bedroom for $150,” said the Slovenian. “Great,” said the fellow, “all the others wanted at least $1,000.00.“ At this the Slovenian rushed over to the window and shouted out “Green side up, green side up.” ‘‘How about the bathroom?” asked the fellow, “the others wanted at least $2,500.00.” “My men and I will do it for $50.17,” said the Slovenian, whereupon he rushed to the window and shouted “Green side up, green side up.” “Well, you seem to be the man I’ve been looking for,” said the Irishman, “but please just tell me one thing, why do you go to the window and shout, “Green side up, green side up?” “That’s just technical information to my workmen,” said the Slovenian, “they’re laying a lawn next door.” One good teacher in a lifetime may sometimes change a delinquent into a solid citizen. —Philip Wyle ED NOTE: Anyone wishing to respond, may write to John Mercina, c/o American Home, 6117 St. Clair Cleveland, OH 44103 We Wish You a Happy Labor Day! 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However, when we went past Bačnar’s, I heard a sound from the house: “Oh, my Rudy.” It was his mother, who then distanced herself from the window. She couldn’t look at her son surrounded by military police like a criminal. In the closed window of the neighboring Strojar’s house I saw the shadow of a face watching us through the curtains. I’ll never forget the look on the face of Leander’s wife, Marjana, when she said her farewells. For a moment it even distracted at least three of the guards. We stopped in front of Bahač’s. There we were watch- ed carefully. A German from Silesia was especially strict. With his machine gun always in his hands, he didn’t allow anyone to move apart from the group. He didn’t even let us talk with family members. One of the other guards was not as strict. Soon my fiancee Cilka came to say her farewells. She started crying and she was upset that I had not told her where I was going that morning. 1 begged her to be brave, so the Germans could see what Slovenian women are like. After a short farewell she left, maybe convinced that she would never see me again. I said my farewells to my family, when the customs officer took me on the motorcycle for the last time to get keys. My sister Mici hugged me and didn’t want to let me go, even though the customs officer assured her that I would soon be back. A few days before, I had a bad argument with my father about the Germans, since he was fixing their shoes and letting them use him shamelessly. 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The morning passed quickly, but in the afternoon I soon got tired of standing in front of the machine guns. I was even in a good mood, if you consider how sad everyone else was. Since I was the only “clericalist,” I was afraid the communists and their sympathizers might consider me a spy for the Germans. The farewells and the almost empty stomach (I had ulcers) started to bring out my stomach acid and I soon became like the rest. Around four in the afternoon a truck which I had not seen before came from the Poljansko Valley. It waited while they loaded it with thousands of pairs of shoes at the Postolar Co-operative. (That day they mobilized all transport vehicles from the entire Poljansko Valley.) They took from Žiri about 30,000 pairs of shoes and a large quantity of good quality leather. And they even took my bicycle, which was without doubt the best in the area. Even though it had been produced by the German factory DUR-KOPP, the Germans said it was not possible to buy something like that in Germany. They exported all their best products and sold the worst at home. The truck driver motioned to me to come closer: “Tell me, what can I do? If I had a machine gun, I would mow them all down.” I replied that he should stay peaceful and, if he could, pray an Our Father for us. I hope it will all work out peacefully. There were trucks also waiting in front of the Cizmarsko Co-operative and in front of Zajc’s. Soon after the trucks came, the captain who was leading the retreat walked around us twice, as if he were trying to determine how much we were worth. I took this opportunity to begin thinking out loud - of course - in German, so he could hear me and understand: “What will my youngest brother, who is fighting on the Russian front against communism, do when he hears what has happened to me back Al Koporc, Jr. , Piano Technician (216) 481-1104 home?” The very last to come, when it was already getting dark, was my father. I wanted to give him my pocket watch — like the others had already done, but he refused to accept it, saying: “Just keep it!” If we can spare you, we can spare the watch, too. I bought one just before the first war, and it went with me through the worst Italian offensives and brought me safely home. I still have it and it still works.” We said farewell like father and son. I noticed a crowd in front of the Postolar Co-operative. Almost without exception, each person was taking a package or at least a pair of shoes; some were helping to load wagons, others were taking things to their homes. A local person who worked with the Gestapo in Loka accompanied a truck and whenever he saw a person, threw shoes from the truck. At least it’s better that local people get them instead of the Germans. In that way, 5 to 6 thousand pairs of shoes were “lost” that day; the Germans brought only about 24,000 pairs to the town hall in Kranj. Among all the things they took I later also noticed my bicycle. I saw a soldier pass by with it. When I asked him to return it, he said he would bring it back. I never saw him again. (To Be Continued) Sales «T Lessons Rental« f Repair« Northshore Music- 261-3484 Claudia Grady.-Rusiska - Prop. Hours: Mon.-Fri.: 12-8 p.m. — Sat.: 10-5 p.m. Sheet Music • Drums • Guitars • Accordions • School Band Instruments WE INVITE YOU TO VISIT OUR NEW MUSIC STORE IN EUCLID 22465 Shore Center Drive — Euclid, OH 44123 WHY DID I WATTSO LONG... TO MOVE TO HILLTOP VIUAGE? “We enjoy the delicious, nutritious meals while dining with other residents. 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He then cryptically added that if you do fall down, no one will pick you up. So we walked, heading uphill most of the time on a nicely paved, very wide walkway. Suddenly, the group started down a new path. The angle of descent varied from 20 degrees to 40 degrees. Sometimes it felt like 90 degrees, but I suppose that was simply measurement by fear. Rocks jutted out in random configurations. We walked in silence, watching carefully every step we took and praying we wouldn’t slip. The path ran along a steep, sharp drop straight to the bottom. Then I understood the young guide’s second rule — if you fell down, no one could pick you up. My apologies to the Mlinarca guide for questioning his veracity. In Nova Gorica we stayed at the Hotel Perla. Built in 1993, it seems to have been transplanted from Las-Vegas. Beginning at sundown and running throughout the night, the casino is filled with Italians who cross the border to gamble. All the roulette tables are surrounded two and three deep. None of the four hundred slot machines sit empty. And that was on a Thursday. Talk about serious gamblers. Slots would hit big; zero would pay on the roulette wheel and never so much as an “Oh, goodie,” from the winner. 1 wonder if the hotel sells stocks. It must be making serious profits. One of the sites we stopped to visit was the castle at Dobrovo. We were pleasantly surprised to find an exhibition of the works by sculptor France Gorše. The curator was very excited about Mr. GorSe’s work as evidenced in the detail and depth of the presentation he made on the central display. One of the side rooms displayed GorSe’s busts of famous men. Another side room was devoted to GorSe’s life in Cleveland. On display were clippings about him from the Press and Plain Dealer, pictures from his workshop on Addison, and photos with the famous, such as Senator Frank Lausche. Also included was a brochure of the 1971 dedication of the Marija Pomagaj Chapel in the Immaculate Conception Shrine in Washington, D.C. GorSe had sculpted the two reliefs for the Chapel. Lo and behold, the brochure showed a picture of Korotan singing during the Mass, and there I was, part of the exhibition! We quickly huddled to see who else was recognizable. Terry (Dragar) Kocin, Mary (Kocjan) Petelin, Mrs. Mimi Režonja, Nenca (Hočevar) Cerer, Andy Kokal, and Peter Dragar were distinguishable. If the world gets any smaller, we’re going to fall off. We moved on to Portorož. Again because it was August, the town was packed. The street was more a parking lot than a thoroughfare. The sidewalks teemed with people of various languages. From Portorož we took a 2-1/2 hour ride on the catamaran Prince of Venice (that is its Slovenian name) to Venice. Venice is ever the same: dirty, crowded, sinking, magical, marvelous, and memorable. A real surprise occurred on August 15. The Feast of the Assumption is now a national holiday. Talk about a major change from the past. Almost all places of business were closed leaving Ljubljana a ghost town. However, Velika Planina was filled with people enjoying the day off. Sadly, it rained, but we still enjoyed the štruklje, the music, and the partying. Because of the rain, we were driven down to the chair lifts. Our driver shared an attitude with Dr. Emmett Brown from Back to the Future. “Where we’re going, we don’t need roads.” There was no road on Velika Planina, but the car went down anyway. Roller coasters will always seem tame in comparison with that drive. Personally, the best part of the trip, what I will treasure most will be the people I met. First, there were the non-Slovenians. A couple from London raved about Slovenia. The man felt that it had all the beauty of Austria but for a better price and filled with friendlier people. And some people think Slovenia cannot compete with European countries. Then there was U.S. Embassy staffer Tim Macnamara. He was in Slovenia only on a temporary basis, filling in for vacationing staff members. He could not compliment the Slovenian people enough. When he learned that we were all Americans of Slovenian descent, he imediately said, “You must be so proud!” In fact, the statement became his mantra for the remainder of the conversation as he talked of the wonderful traits of the people he had met during his five weeks in the country. Of course, he merely voiced what we have felt all our lives. Second, there were the Slovenians. Tim Macnamara may have known the city-dwellers, but we had the pleasure of meeting the country folk who are even more friendly and hospitable. We’d walk into a place of business and be treated like long-lost relatives. No matter where, no matter when, the people bent over backwards to please us. A simple question became their command. They’d practically give us the shirt off their backs. (Actually, someone even did that.) Third, thefe was our own little traveling band. Despite age and background differences, we got along extremely well. None of us will ever hear the word gorge again without breaking out in fits of laughter. Nor will we ever feel musically disabled as long as we have a glass at hand. Bob’s well timed one-liners cracked us up. Linda’s Slovenian vocabulary grew daily. Sue’s comprehension of Slovenian conversations was astounding. And Terri wowed the natives with her little Dolenjska lilt. Mike Cerar deserves a great deal of credit for planning and executing a tour which allowed good times to occur naturally. In my educator’s way, I put him on notice at the beginning of the tour that I’d let him know if he ever screwed up. He never did. So he has earned an A+ from this very tough grader. The last day brought an eight-hour delay of the departing flight due to technical difficulties. The airline had to chase over much of Europe for a spare part. 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The Grand Canyon is probably the world’s most spectacular example of the power of erosion — a chasm 277 miles long (measured by river course) and up to 18 miles wide. The Canyon bottom below Yavapai Point is 2,400 feet above sea level, 4,500 feet below South Rim and 5,400 feet below the North Rim — making an average depth of about one mile. The Canyon is cut into a low, rounded mountain, called the Kaibab Plateau. As the rock walls break down, the chasm gradually widens. Scientists estimate that it has taken from three to six million years to cut the Grand Can- yon. The work is by no means finished. The powerful forces of the rushing river, of rain, snow, heat, frost and wind are still sculpting the fantastic shapes of precipitous bluffs and towering buttes. The Colorado River is one of the great river systems in the United States (over 1,400 miles long), and the area it drains totals nearly 12®/o of the United States. At the river gauging station near the Kaibab Suspension Bridge in Grand Canyon, the river averages 300 feet in width, is up to 100 feet deep, and flows at an average speed of 4 miles an hour. Prior to the completion of Glen Canyon Dam, the river carried an average of nearly one-half million tons of suspended sand and silt through the Grand Canyon every 24 hours. The Colorado River flows west through the Grand Canyon, later bends to the south and empties into the Gulf of California in Mexico. Six of the seven climatic belts recognized throughout the world are represented in Wilke Hardware Owned by American-Slovenians Paints, Glass, Housewares, Plumbing, Electrical Supplies, Garden Supplies, —Screens and Storms Repaired — 809 E. 222nd St. Euclid, Ohio 44123 RE 1-7070 Josephine (Zaman) Wilke Jack Zaman 22595 LAKE SHORE BLVD. EUCLID. OHIO Telephone 731-4259 Gregory M. Danaher Embalmer & Funeral Director the Grand Canyon region. 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With the 18th East 185th Festival now history, the committee of Northeast Shores Development reports another successful rain-free event, August 2-6. Many community groups benefited from the great gathering including Villa Angela-St. Joe’s with the games and the Polka Hall of Fame from the beer stand on the school lot’s Old World Garden. The benefit beer booth was headed by Bill Hraster, Frank Sadar and A1 Pestotnik. A few of the highlights of the Fest included Mayor Michael White’s appearance at the opening and singing “Happy Birthday’’ to our 80-year-old “Polka King” Frankie Yankovic. Anne Tom-sick reported that close to a thousand folks picked up a piece of her masterpiece birthday cake which was distributed at the August 2 event. On Sunday, August 2, special guests in the E. 185th Parade included the “Zajčki (Rabbits) baseball team from Slovenia which later in the day played the Euclid Admirals team at Diamond One on E. 222 St. Even though the Slovenians were defeated, a very enthusiastic crowd of some 500 American Slovenians attended and contributed about $1,500 for the team’s incidental expenses and for some new equipment. Cecilia Dolgan and I worked closely with John and Alex Vodenlich of Wisconsin who sponsored the group. As emcee of the “Multicultural Day” at the Ohio State Fair for Governor Voinovich, it was a pleasure to introduce some 600 colorful performers to an appreciative audience. The August 13 show was on the Ohio Pavilion bandstand and in the evening at the Celeste Center including an all-star polka band arranged by Joey Tomsick consisting of himself and Bobby Kravos on accordions, Tony Vadnal on bass and vocals. Norm Kobal on sax and vocals, Ron Sluga on banjo and vocals, and WELW’s Ray Somich on drums. Don Wojtila, who is planning a Las Vegas trip from October 8-12 with Kollander Travel, is opening his second ethnic bakery in Mentor at route 306 and Lake Shore Boulevard on September 1. Speaking of Las Vegas, a “Grand Polka Festival” will take place at the Plaza Hotel downtown September 17-21. Close to 1,500 from all over the country will be on hand as several Czech and Slovenian bands are featured. Kollander is sending about 300 by Am-track train and another 400 by plane and other optional transportation to the event. Meanwhile Joey Tomsick takes a 5 country European tour on September 25; Betty Rotar, a “Colors of Autumn” bus to Cape Cod/Vermont on September 30; Dorothy Srnick, an entertaining trip to Branson, Missouri on October 20; and Joe Toriskie’s Casuals go “Cruisin’.” on the Seaward on October 22. Call 692-1000 for details on any of the above. Arline Debelak-Križan sang the National Anthem at Jacobs Field for the Cleveland Indians game on July 13. She is of Slovenian descent, the daughter of Mr. Stanley Debelak and the late Josephine Dolgan Debelak. She is Director of Music at St. Robert Bellarmine Church in Euclid since 1992, as organist and choral director. Husband David W. Križan is Director of Music at St. Vitus Church. The Plain Dealer recently included a color photo of court reporter, Suzanne Vadnal, Ohio’s fastest court stenographer. She competed in the National Court Reporters Association annual meeting at the Cleveland Convention Center. She is the daughter of Richard and Elaine Vadnal of Euclid. SOUTHERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE Enjoy Slovene Melodies at Sea with TONY KLEPEC & Matt Grdadolnik March 16-23, 1996 7 Night Polka Cruise on the Costa ALLEGRA See SAN JVAN....ST. THOMAS.....ST MAARTEN..... GUADELOUPE. ST. LUCIA.... VIRGIN GORDA. TORTOLA....SERENA CAY.~..What an kinerarylH Air/Sea Rates Starting at $1185 ! 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Dušan beat last year’s winner, Istvan Sarosa by 100 hours. He was 15 hours ahead of his nearest rival. Chocolate flavored toothpaste? Chocolate isn’t as dangerous to your teeth as you thought. Antidecay factors in cocoa counter the damaging action of the sugar. In fact, the cocoa may actually protect teeth by forming an invisible antibacterial coating. We wish to extend a “Thank You” to our friends who sent a Congratulatory card to us, commemorating our 45th Wedding Anniversary. These were sent possibly, as a result of Mr. Joseph Zelle’s article in the American Home for which we are grateful. —Gerri and Tony Cek. This picture was taken at the anniversary party given by our children. 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Thermal wells at Rimske and Laške Toplice, Dobrna not far away from them, then “Atomske” Toplice near Podčetrtek and a little further down the hottest of them, the Čateške thermal springs, in which water reaches 58°C (some of the saline water gushing from the Pannonian oil fields has a temperature of up to 80°C, but these were brought to the surface by man). Rogaška Slatina has been known for over a thousand years. At the end of the 17th century its curative water sold for as much as 1 goldinar per bottle, which was a small fortune! By the end of the 18th century as many as 20,000 bottles were being sent abroad annually. The Rogaška water is not hot, but its powers are in its taste and the endless bubbles which appear to come from nowhere and yet are constantly fizzing inside it.” This is how a part of Slovenia’s natural health resorts were described by the Slovene Professor Matjaž Kmecl. But Slovenia, for which some say that it stands on hot water and is steaming inside, possesses many more health resorts. The advice: ‘ ‘Go to the thermal waters!”, given by Johannes Benedictur Grundel, a doctor of medicine and philosophy over 300 years ago, never lost its substance. Natural health resorts are a place where wisdom, experience, practice, the natural environment and characteristics of the country are woven together, a place where, in the mosaic of health and good feeling, everybody can find what he really wants and needs. The development of Slovenian natural health resorts goes way back into the past. The first written documents on thermal water in Slovenia date back to 1147, while our mineral water — the world famous “Radenska three hearts” and “Donat Mg” — has been known and appreciated in Europe for over four centuries. The establishing and development of Slovenian health resorts were not brought about only by thermal waters, which ranges from temperatures of 37°C to 72°C, but also by the fact that our health resorts have gradually developed into famous tourist centers. In some health resorts you can swim, in their surroundings you can jog, ride bikes, hike or take excursions. A host of sports activities is organized, ranging from tennis, golf, bowling, to horse riding, hunting, fishing and skiing. While making good use of the natural health potential, all Slovenian health resorts have developed modern therapeutic methods and programs for prevention of diseases and everyday troubles, which keep abreast of the latest findings in modern medical science in their particular areas of expertise. The health resorts employ the best medical staff who help in preventing the development of diseases, while on the other hand they assist convalescing people to gain back their strength. The decision to visit the Slovenian health resorts is much easier than deciding which one to visit. Each of the 16 forms a unit, with its own special setting. The Terme Čartei, on the right bank of the river Sava, on a plain surrounded by the forests of Gorjanci, are consistently improving their services. Their specialty area includes inflam-matory rheumatism, degenerative and extra-articular rheumatism, post- injury problems and the like. Their services include the largest and most attractive swimming pool complex in Slovenia, a winter and summer thermal riviera covering 5,500 square meters, seven swimming pools and other water attractions. Dobrna, hidden in the forests in the heart of Slovenia, is the exact opposite. Most of the visitors to Dobrna are female, since the indication area of the health resort covers mainly women’s illnesses. At Dolenjska Toplice in the valley of the Krka river and on the edge of the primeval forests of Kočevski Rog the curative agent is an isoac-cretothermal water, rich in C02. It cures rheumatisms and eases post-injury or postoperative problems. The thermal well at Laško was known to the Roman legionnaires. Towards the end of the 19th century Laško became a fashionable holiday resort of the Austro-Hungarian Emperor Franz Joseph I. Fossil hyperthermal water, rich in waxes, flows from the thermal wells in Lendava, a town which took its name from the Slovenian tree — the linden. Medijske Toplice were described by Baron J. V. Valvasor in the 17th century. This thermal resort is known for its speleotherapy-therapy in a natural cave by a natural water source. In the plains of Prekmurje lie Moravske Toplice, where people come not only to restore their health, but also to retire from everyday stress and recharge their batteries. They can choose from seven swimming pools with thermo-mineral water and two with plain heated water. It was found long ago that the waters of Atomske Toplice near Podčetrtek accelerates the healing of wounds, softens pains and soothes. The pleasant and colorful surroundings and the delicacies from nearby farms further contribute to your well-being. In the bay of Portorož, where the microclimate itself is a natural source of health, you will find the health resort of Talasoterapija Portorož. Where the river Drava is finally released from the grasp of the mountains and begins gently meandering through the wheat fields are the Terme Ptuj. This young health resort in the oldest Slovenian town offers therapies for rheumatisms, neurological diseases and executive illnesses. “Radenska three hearts,” the mineral water from Radenci has been regularly supplied to the royal court in Vienna and to the Vatican, but today this water, rich in minerals and CG2, has its place in every refrigerator in Slovenia. The health resort specializes in treating cardiovascular diseases. In Rogaška Slatina they have counted 400 years since visitors started coming. Their mineral water, Donat Mg, flows from a miraculous well broken open by the magic hooves of the winged horse Pegasus. Its indication area includes mainly gastroenteric diseases. Meanwhile, the healthy effect of the climate is accompanied, in the Sečovlje health resort, by the sea water and sea mud. In Šmarješke Toplice, snug in the hills of Dolenjska, the sub-Alpine climate and richly ionized air augment the healing powers of hypothermal waters. The sub-Alpine climate is an additional source of health in Topolšica, where the low-mineral water is used for treatment after injuries or surgical operations. Staying at the health resort of Zreče on the southern slopes of Pohorje, the newest Slovenian health resort, has a positive effect in the treatment of respiratory and eye diseases. The health resort is only 16 km from Rogla, a ski center with facilities for various other sports. The 16 Slovenian health resorts present 16 difficult decisions because each of them is attributed specific areas of expertise for the proverbial guidance of the hosts, who see to it that visitors can make the best use of the health resorts and the country. 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Friday, Sept. 8 Dance at West Park Slovene Home Ballroom, 4583 W. 130 St., from 8 p.m. to midnight. Music by Dan Peters. Sunday, Sept. 10 Dance at West Park Slovene Home Ballroom, 4583 W. 130 St. from 4 to 8 p.m. Music by Oread es. Sunday, Sept. 10 Chicken-Roast Beef Dinner in St. Vitus Auditorium, 11:30 to 1:30 sponsored by St. Vitus Altar Society. $9 adults, $4 children. Sunday, Sept. 10 St. Vitus School, Class of 1931 reunion at Sterle’s Country House. Family-style dinner $15. Call Ann Gornik 843-6121, Jan Krivacic 391-5029, Mildred Ringenbach 884-0425. Checks must be received by Sept. 6. Send to Mildred. Families welcome. Friday, Sept. 15 Dance at West Park Slovene Home Ballroom, 4583 W. 130 St. from 8 p.m. to midnight. Music by Ralph Szubski. Friday, Sept. 22 Dance at West Park Slovene Home Ballroom, 4583 W. 130 St. Music by Casuals. Friday, Sept. 29 Dance at West Park Slovene Home Ballroom, 4583 W. 130 St. Music by Mike Wojtila. Sunday, Oct. 1 St. Clair Rifle and Hunting Club Annual Clambake on the club grounds. Everyone welcome. Call 942-4025 for further information. Sunday, Oct. 1 St. Mary (Collinwood) 5th Alumni Reunion with 12 noon Mass followed by dinner in cafeteria. $15. Send checks to St. Mary’s School Alumni, 15519 Holmes Ave., Cleveland, OH 44110. Sunday, Oct. 1 Upstairs Downstairs Dance, Slovenian Society Hall, 20713 Recher Ave., Euclid from 3 to 9:30 p.m. featuring 5 bands. Proceeds to Penn Ohio Polka Pals and Akron, Barberton, Canton. George Knaus sponsor. Donation $6 advance — $7 at the door. Call 481-9300. Friday, Oct. 6 Dance at West Park Slovene Home Ballroom, 4583 W. 130 St. Music by Zagar Benda. Sunday, Oct. 8 Dance at West Park Slovene Home Ballroom, 4583 W. 130 St. from 4 to 8 p.m. Music by Casuals. Sunday, Oct. 22 Slovenian American National Art Guild, Annual Artists & Crafts Show and Sale at Slovenian Society Home from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Rep. Šuster helps fraternals up-to-date regulation, while retaining specific exemptions for unique fraternal practices. Fraternals will continue to remain exempt from all state, county, municipal and school taxes except franchise taxes and real estate taxes,” Representative Šuster said. House Bill 468 allows fraternals to provide members with the same benefits that commercial life insurers offer by expanding the expressed authority of fraternal benefit societies, Representative Šuster added. The bill is based upon the Model Fraternal Code adopted by the National Fraternal Congress of America at its National Convention in October of 1983. Since that time, statues similar to House Bill 468 have been enacted in 33 states and are currently under consideration in several other states and the District of Columbia. State Representative Ron Šuster (D-Euclid) this week announced he has introduced legislation that will assure that fraternal benefit societies keep pace with rapidly changing conditions in the insurance industry. House Bill 468 gives fraternals clear authority to own subsidiary corporations, to establish separate accounts necessary for offering variable life insurance and annuities and to assure that the benefit authority of fraternals will be consistent with any new authorities granted to commercial life insurers in the future. “Ohio’s Fraternal Benefit Societies Law was enacted in 1959. While the law has been periodically amended to reflect current trends in the insurance market, there has been no comprehensive modernization or updating of the laws governing the conduct and regulation of fraternals in over 35 years,” said Representative Šuster. Representative Suster’s proposal will also improve the presentation of fraternal objectives and characteristics by clearly defining purposes and powers, membership qualifications and organizational requirements. House Bill 468 assures that key fraternal characteristics, such as the lodge system, representative form of government, and membership, are maintained as well as traditional elements like rituals. Other components of the legislation improve provisions regarding juvenile contracts, designation of irrevocable beneficiaries, assignment of contracts and use of contracts for third-party insurance situations. These changes will make contracts more useful to members in their personal, financial and tax planning. “Under my bill, fraternal regulatory provisions are integrated with commercial insurance standards to assure Hospital Charges Do you know how much you pay for over-the-counter products in a hospital? Box of facial tissues $13.80 (9969 lb. 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Sadly Missed By: Anthony (Tony), son and his wife, Valerie Jolan, wife of late Joseph and Anthony W., son and other relatives Aug. 31, 1995 Birthday Greetings 9 Happy Birthday to the following residents of the Slovene Home for the Aged who were born in the month of September: 9-02 — Angela Arko, 87 9-04 — Rose Schwartz, 83 9-04 — Rose Werlich, 74 9-09 — Mary Vokac, 86 9-10 — Jean Tomsk, 89 9-21 — Jeanne Oblak, 80 9-21 — Joseph Sternad, 78 9-27 — Rose Jaros, 75 Listen to everything a man has to say about what he knows, but don’t let him advise you about what he doesn’t know. And usually he doesn’t know too much about what’s best for you. —Barney Balaban In Loving Memory OF THE 14th ANNIVERSARY OF Mary Branisel who passed away on Aug. 28, 1981 Upright and just in all her ways, Loyal and true through all her days, Silently suffered, patiently bore; God took her home to suffer no more. Sadly missed by Frank, husband; Nancy, Frances and James, children, grandson Alan Euclid, Ohio, Aug. 31, 1995 In Loving Memory Of the Sixth Aniversary BELOVED HUSBAND Frank Slejko Sept. 1, 1989 You walk with me always, Never our of my heart and mind! The days we share were too happy to forget or leave behind. The love so perfect and true to be lost when we had to part. But in memory I live them anew. For you are always in my heart. ' 'Remembered Forever Forgotten Never!" Your Loving Wife Jane AMERIŠKA DOMOVINA, AUGUST 31, 1995 AMERIŠKA DOMOVINA, AUGUST 31, 1995 to Exciting News About Lojze Slak Aluminum and Alzheimer’s disease LJUBLJANA — Slovenia’s number one folk melody, “Čebelar,” or in the English language, “The Bee Keeper” by the Lojze Slak Ensemble is breaking all kinds of selling statistics in Slovenia, according to the recording company. Slovenian music lovers may enjoy hearing a selected mix of instrumental artistry by “Button Box King” Lojze Slak; guitar accompanist Milan Ferlež and baritone singer and bass guitar accompanist Tone Stritoff, with the clear vocal sounds of “Fantje s Preprot- LJUBLJANA, (Reuter) — The SLovenian government must do more to encourage investment if it wants to support economic growth, the president of Slovenia’s Chamber of Economy said. “In the past couple of years Slovenia has spent only 16 to 17 percent of its GDP on new investments, and that is at least 20 to 30 percent less than is necessary to support economic growth,” Dagmar Šuster told Reuters in an interview. Buster said high levels of public spending were a significant problem for the Slovenian economy. Last year public spending reached 851 billion tolars, na,” tenor soloist Andrej Bergant and Franci Rebernik, and bass singer Janez Dolenc. Equally important news is that Lojze Slak granted recording rights to Slovenia’s Ensemble Igor, who have rerecorded some of the best songs of the Lojze Slak Ensemble, the cassette entitled, “Uspešnice Lojzeta Slaka,” or in English, “The Best of Lojze Slak Ensemble.” Listen to your local “Slovenian” radio stations to catch a sneak preview. Concert Tour Coordinator Linda Cimperman while only 83 billion tolars was spent on investment, Šuster said. MWe have to economize. Lqst year Slovenian GDP rose 5 percent but state spending at plus 4.8 percent almost kept pace,” Šuster said. The Chamber of Economy has urged the government and trqde unions to keep salaries at lash year’s levels. Šuster said he: hoped an agreement would be signed by the end of February. 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Cleveland, Ohio 44119 Slovenia must encourage investment Middle-aged, elderly have fewer assets than expected Pope to Visit Slovenia by Andy Pasztor The Wall Street Journal The financial condition of America’s middle-aged and elderly families, especially minority couples, is significantly worse than previously estimated, according to a new, comprehensive survey. An analysis of the data, recently released by Rand Corp., an independent research group in Santa Monica, Calif., paints a stark picture of the assets different segments of the population have. While the top 5% of white retirees can tap more than $650,000 in assets, four of 10 black and Hispanic households approaching retirement were found to have no private financial cushion at all. The responses highlight the financial vulnerability of couples nearing or in retirement, and they are likely to be scrutinized as the debate over restructuring Social Security heats Up. The findings may also provide fresh ammunition for those bemoaning the low level of personal savings in the U.S. The median white household with members between the ages of 50 and 60 was found to have less than $18,000 in personal wealth, or assets and savings excluding real estate. (That figure jumps to more than $90,000 when home equity is factored in.) By contrast, the typical black and Hispanic couple in the same age range has less than $500 in liquid assets. Rand analyzed two nationwide surveys, conducted over the past two years for the government’s National Institute on Aging and the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. The think tank’s conclusions have implications for a variety of federal social welfare programs. And with private pensions covering a shrinking percentage of the nation’s work force, says Rand economist James P. Smith, the modest wealth of so many pre-retirees and retirees “is ringing loud alarm bells for the future.” The disparities in wealth shown among white and minority families are substantially greater than almost anyone has projected. For every dollar of wealth claimed by white middle-aged households, black households were found to have only 27 cents in assets and Hispanic households about 30 cents. For most minority households and the typical white household. Social Security remains the largest single source of wealth, Rand’s study shows. For low-income households, “It is basically the only wealth they have,” Mr. Smith says. However, the existence of that safety net, he assets, has also reduced overall private savings. For many poor families, he says, the incentive “to save for their own retirement is almost nil” as a result of current levels of Social Security benefits and various iheans-tested social benefit programs. The policy recommendations are certain to provoke sharp debate. 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VK Cholesterol numbe, s Exactly what are desirable cholesterol levels. Actually, physicians may evenuate four different factors when they test your blood: total cholesterol, low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, high density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, and the ratio of total cholesterol to HDL. The National Cholesterol Education program recently updated its guidelines but continued to identify LDL cholesterol as a key risk factor for heart disease. LDLs (bad cholesterol) are the particles in the blood that carry cholesterol into the tissues where they create the plaques that can contribute to atherosclerosis, a thickening, loss of elasticity and narrowing of the arteries due to a buildup of fat. HDLs (good cholesterol) carry cholesterol away from the tissues. Desirable levels for total cholesterol are less than 200 mg/dL; 200-239 mg/dL is considered borderline-high; 240 mg/dL or higher is termed high blood cholesterol. Desirable LDL cholesterol levels are less than 130 mg/dL; 130-159 mg/dL is considered borderline-high-risk; 160 mg/dL or above is termed high risk. HDL cholesterol levels of 60mg/dL or higher actually reduce the risk of coronary heart disease and offset any one of the other risk factors that may be present. Levels below 35 mg/dL put both men and women at risk. Some authorities recommend that the ratio of total cholesterol to HDL should be less than 4 for men, 3.5 for women. HOT MUSHROOM TURNOVERS 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened all-purpose flour margarine or butter, softened 1/2 pound mushrooms, minced 1 large onion, minced 1/4 cup sour cream 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1 egg, beaten About 2 hours before serving: 1. In large bowl, with mixer at medium speed, beat cream cheese, 1-1/2 cups flour, and 1/2 cup margarine or butter (1 stick) until smooth; shape into ball; wrap; refrigerate 1 hour. 2. Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet over medium heat, in 3 tablespoons hot margarine or butter, cook mushrooms and onion until tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in sour cream, salt, thyme, and 2 tablespoons flour; set aside. 3. On floured surface with floured rolling pin, roll half of dough 1/8-inch thick. With floured 2-3/4-inch round cookie cutter, cut out as many circles as possible. Repeat. 4. Preheat oven to 450° F. Onto one half of each dough circle, place a teaspoon of mushroom mixture. Brush edges of circles with some egg; fold dough over filling. With fork, firmly press edges together to seal; prick tops. Place turnovers on ungreased cookie sheet; brush with remaining egg. Bake 12 to 14 minutes until golden. Makes about 3-1/3 dozen. These hors d’oeuvres are exceptionally delicious because the pastry is made with cream cheese, and the filling with fresh mushrooms. You can even assemble these mini turnovers and then freeze them, unbaked. When company comes, no need to defrost — just bake a bit longer than the recipe states. Enjoy! ANGEL SQUARES 3/4 cup shortening 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 egg yolks 1 Tbsp. cold water 2 cups flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. vanilla 1 (6 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips Cream shortening and sugar. Add egg yolks and cold water. Sift dry ingredients, add to creamed mixture. Add vanilla. Pat (with fingers) into a shallow pan (9x13) inches). Cover batter with chocolate chips. 2 egg whites 1 cup brown sugar Beat stiffly the egg whites and brown sugar. Spread over chocolate chips. Bake in 350 degrees oven for 25 minutes. Cool. Cut into squares. Oiunge-Yo^irl Cake with Honey Syrup Orange-Yogurt Cake with Honey Syrup Cake: 3 cups uncooked farina '/i cup unbleached white flour 2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking soda 1 Vi cups honey 2 cups plain non-fat yogurt ’/ cup coarsely chopped v blanched almonds 4 Tbs. frozen orange juice concentrate 1 Tbs. fresh orange zest Syrup: 1V* cups honey 1 cups orange juice Makes 12 servings O Preheat oven to 350°. Sift together farina, flour, baking powder and soda. 0 Stir yogurt, almonds, orange juice concentrate, orange zest and 1 Zi cups honey into dry ingredients. @ Pour batter into a well-greased 9” x 13” baking pan. Bake until top is golden brown (about 45 min.). © To make the syrup, bring 1 Yi cups honey and 1Z cups orange juice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 min. Remove and discard any froth that may form on the syrup’s surface. © Pour syrup over finished cake. Poke cake gendy with a toothpick to help cake absorb syrup. 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Kot kaže, govori Miloševič tudi v imenu bosenskih Srbov, katerih voditelji so baje tudi v Beogradu. Za Slovenijo se je situacija že precej spremenila, predvsem zaradi hitre in popolne hrvaške zmage v Krajini. Tako ima Slovenija močnejšo sosedo, s katero ima vrsto še odprtih vprašanj. Ker pa ne kaže, da bodo Srbi hoteli dobiti Krajino nazaj, se je vojno območje na Balkanu oddaljilo od slovenskih meja. Ker pa je velik kamen spotike med Hrvaško in Srbijo od Srbov zasedena vzhodna Slavonija, ni še mogoče izključiti novega vojnega spopada med njima. Ameriška kongresnika obiskala Slovenijo Slovenska tiskovna agencija poroča o obisku pretekli teden v Sloveniji dveh ameriških kongresnikov. To sta Robert Dornan, zelo konservativen republikanec iz Kalifornije, in Greg Laughlin, ki predstavlja okrožje v Teksasu. Kongresnika se zanimata za obrambne zadeve. STA poroča takole: »Kongresnika Robert Dornan iz Kalifornije in Greg Laughlin iz Teksasa se še posebej ukvarjata z nekdanjo Jugoslavijo. Z Bojanom Šuligojem, državnim sekretarjem na obrambnem ministrstvu, sta govorila o razmerah v nekdanji Jugoslaviji, z Levom Ultramaraton Transamerica ’95 osvojil Slovenec Dušan Mravlje Ob sicer manjšem zanimanju ameriških sredstev obveščanja je ta mesec končal maraton, v katerem so tekači začeli v Kaliforniji, končali pa v mestu New York. Pretekli so dobrih 3.000 milj. Na tem maratonu je zmagal Slovenec Dušan Mravlje, ki se je 20. avgusta vrnil v Slovenijo. Daljši intervju z njim je objavljen v današnji številki. Kreftom, podpredsednikom državnega zbora, in Borutom Pahorjem, predsednikom odbora za mednarodne odnose, pa o obrambnih vprašanjih. Ameriška gosta naj bi si ogledala tudi nagrajeni Muzej prve svetovne vojne v Kobaridu.« Pozitivno poročilo o Sloveniji Ta teden je nemški radio Deutsche Welle imel daljše in zelo pozitivno poročilo o Sloveniji, predvsem o njenem gospodarstvu v primerjavi z drugimi državami, izišlimi iz komunistične preteklosti. To poročilo je nato posredovala tudi ameriška Public Radio mreža. Med drugim je bilo omenjeno, da ima Slovenija več kot 9 tisoč dolarjev dohodka na prebivalca, kar naj bi bilo dvakrat več kot v Češki in Madžarski. Posebej v primerjavi z drugimi državami je bil dokaj ugoden odstotek brezposelnih in tudi inflacijska stopnja je sorazmerno nizka. Slovenija navezuje gospodarske stike s Kitajsko — Sodelovanje v zdravstvu Na 9-dnevnem obisku v Sloveniji je kitajska zdravstvena delegacija. Delegacijo je sprejel minister za zdravstvo dr. Božidar Voljč, ki je poudaril med drugim, da je Slovenija precej močna v svoji farmacevtski industriji, ogromen kitajski trg (1,2 milijarde ljudi) pa bi lahko bilo izredno koristno za to industrijo. V Sloveniji se pa zanimajo med drugim za sodelovanje na področju tradicionalne kitajske medicine. Vodja kitajske delegacije je dr. Goa Xishni, sicer direktor za mednarodno sodelovanje na ministrstvu za zdravstvo. 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