Let Not The Light Of Freedom Be Extinguished/ American Home over 100 years of serving American- Slovenians Umeri Ameriš nohww Nvwwi SLOVENIAN MORNING NEWSPAPER Vol. 109, No. 9 USPS 024100 ISSN Number 0164-68X AMERIŠKA DOMOVINA, MARCH 15, 2007 Phone: Y2161 441-0628 x. E-mail: ahn@buckeveweb.net / U S-'t Palm Sunday Benefit Dinner Set for St. Vitus Auditorium St. Vitus Parish will hold their annual benefit dinner on Sunday, April 1 in St. Vitus Auditorium, 6111 Lausche Avenue, Cleveland. The dinner will feature chicken or pork roast. Cost is $12 for adults and $6 for children 12 or younger. St. Vitus KSKJ Lodge #25, Sacred Heart of Jesus KSKJ Lodge #172, St. Vitus Altar Society, St. Vitus Holy Name Society, and parishioners involved in the parish “Mihevc Grant” scholarship program will co-sponsor this benefit dinner. On the menu will be choice of chicken or pork roast. Also featured will be home-made soup, mashed potatoes, vegetable, salad, bread, choice of dessert, and coffee, tea, or milk. Dinners will be served continuously from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Take-out dinners will also be available. The benefit dinner will be part of the American Slove- nian Catholic Union (KSKJ) Matching Grant Funds Program. The Matching Funds proceeds of the dinner will help defray part of the expenses associated with a planned series of concerts by CityMusic Cleveland, a 32-piece chamber orchestra with residency in northeast Ohio. Planned concerts are being scheduled for October and December of this year as well as Feb. and May 2008 in St. Vitus Church. Concerts will be open to the public. The concerts are a part of the 75th year anniversary completion and dedication of current St. Vitus Church (Nov., 1932). The general public is invited and encouraged to attend the benefit dinner on April 1. The artist rendering of the proposed “St. Bernadette” stain glass window in the church’s grotto will be available for viewing during dinner hours. Real Estate developer Barbara Strumbly, right, and her granddaughter, artist Cally Strumbly displays her paintings on Feb. 11, 2007 at the Slovenian National Home on St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, during Cultural Evening featuring persons of Slovenian heritage and their artistic and musical talents presented by the Consul General of the Republic of Slovenia Dr. Zvone Žigon. _______ (Photo by PHIL HRVATIN) Traditional Slovenian Easter Eggs Easter has always been an important feast for the people of Slovenia. The biggest Christian feast brought about the end of a long fast, which started on Ash Wednesday, and at Easter the table of the average inhabitant of this country was laden with food as on no other occasion. The essential ham, bread, horseradish and a special Slovenian pastry, potica, are at this time of the year accompanied by colorful decorated eggs, in Slovenian called pirhi, pisanice, pisanke, remenice or rent enke. Eggs are the most typical Easter dish, associated with many customs, beliefs and symbols. An egg, an age-old symbol of fertility, can be found in almost every religion on earth, in folk traditions and various world mythologies. It is an Indo-European symbol of spring. In Christian iconography it represents Christ’s Resurrection, renewed creation and hope, similar to religions which are much older than Christianity. Colored eggs were already present in an- cient China, Egypt, Persia, Greece and Rome. The old Romans placed colored goose eggs in the tombs of their dead, the old Slavic people colored eggs yellow on the occasion of a spring feast in honor of the awakening sun. % The link between eggs and Easter in Slovenia was first ; reported as early as in 1393 | when a document from the | former Dominican convent in Radlje stated that on Easter Saturday all nuns were given eggs. How old is the tradition of egg coloring and decoration? Experts differ in their opinions. Some think the roots go back far f into the pre-Christian era, 5 others argue it developed : only in the 18th century. In ( Europe the first records of colored Easter eggs emerged in the 16th Century. In our area blessed eggs were mentioned already by Valvasor in his Glory of the Duchy of Camiola dating from 1669. Easter eggs were at first a ritual Easter dish for the nobility and townspeople, rural (Continued on page 10) 2 AMERICAN HOME ; AMERIŠKA DOMOVINA D ^ 6117 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland, OH 44103-1692 5 Telephone: 216/431-0628 - Fax: 216/361-4088 C-------------------------------------- ^ AMERIŠKA DOMOVINA (USPS 024100) S James V. Debevec - Publisher, English Editor tf Dr Rudolph M. Susel - Slovenian Editor 3 S D 4 S o 2 5 Ameriška Domovina Permanent Scroll of Distinguished Persons: Rt. Rev. Msgr. Louis B. Baznik, Michael and Irma Telich, Frank J. Lausche, Paul Kosir NAROČNINA: Združene države Amerike in Kanada: $35 letno za ZDA; $40 za Kanado (v ZD valuti) Slovenija in tujina, letalska pošta, $165 letno (v ZD valuti) SUBSCRIPTION RATES United States and Canada: U.S.A.: $35 per year; Canada: $40 in U.S. currency Slovenia and other foreign: $165 U.S. per year (air) AMERICAN HOME (ISSN 0164-680X) is published three issues per month for $35 per year by American Home Pub. Co., 6117 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44103-1692. Periodicals postage paid at Cleveland, Ohio. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to AMERICAN HOME, 6117 St. Clair Cleveland, OH 44103-1692. No. 9 March 15, 2007 Thoughts of Summer by RUDY FLIS Yesterday I could not believe the white from the cottonwood trees. It was just as though there were snow on the ground. At the edge of the sidewalk it gathered, and on the grass it gathered, just as in winter. What a sight that was. I not only saw the snow, but I was sweltering in the heat as this non-melting snow made my body cool, even if just a little, it was a surprise refresher. Was it my imagination? I think my body and me just came through about nine months of cold winter. The marrow of my bone might yet be a little frozen. When I walked out of that air-conditioned restaurant, I was at first in shock as what I saw just made me feel I was seeing snow. I didn’t like that. I need a good hot summer where I can sit in the shade, face a soft cool breeze during the day. In the winter you shovel snow, in the summer you drink lemonade and consume frozen custard in the shade. If you like to sun bathe on June 21st and the days around it, you have about 14 hours of sunshine to get skin cancer, if you are not careful. I feel all right if I don’t bum and peel. That always hurts. But not as bad as cold feet or fingers when shoveling or playing in the snow in winter time. At the beginning of July you can start picking cherries, right after strawberry season is over. The aroma of hamburgers and hot dogs, stakes on the outside grill tantalize your taste buds, unlike the cold air of winter when you are able to see the chilled air leave your lungs as you exhale, then inhale the cold air which is free of any tantalizing aroma which might warm your heart and soul. Hot chocolate is a great warmer in winter. Shed your 10 pounds of clothing as soon as you enter your home, sit, and sip the delicious hot chocolate slowly, until it has reached your chilled toes. Now that is life, but not in winter. Thank God the days are shorter to shorten the cold anguish we suffer each frigid day of winter. Now, in summertime, in the shade of an apple tree, you can run your toes in the cool green grass and you can pick an apple, even if it be a bit green, lay back, look straight up at God and see if He notices little old you as you enjoy all the blessings of summer. Than say, “Thank you God for the nice warm summer which shall prepare me for the cold that comes in winter.” LAVRISHA 216-391-0035 Construction & Repair Services Rokodelec Contractor Gorsha Shoots 2nd Hole-in-1 It’s getting a little hard to believe, but my father, Louis J. Gorsha, is tearing up the links in Florida. He has now hit two holes-in-one in less than one year. Both were accomplished at the Cape Coral Executive Golf Club in Cape Coral, Florida. The first one was last July 20, 2006 using a #5 wood on the hazardous 120-yard ninth hole. Now he has also connected using a #7 iron on the 85-yard second hole on March 7, 2007. He is 88-years-young and threatening to come out of retirement to join the PGA tour. --Gary L. Gorsha Joke Rafferty had been told to attend hospital for a minor operation, but he was afraid. So when the fateful morning arrived, he lay in bed determined not to go. “Ring the hospital,” he said to his wife, “and tell them I’m sick.” “You get to the hospital,” she answered. So Rafferty arrived at the hospital and was bathed, changed and safely tucked in bed. “Now,” said the nurse, “you’re to stay there and not get up. So let me know if you want a bed pan.” “A bed pan?” Rafferty roared. “Don’t tell me we’re got to do our own cooking.” My memory is not as sharp as it used to be. Also, — my memory is not as sharp as it used to be. Folklorna Skupina Kres Seeks New Members Would you like to become more engaged in the Slovenian culture? Do you enjoy dancing? If so, then becoming a member of Kres the Cleveland-area Slovenian folk dance group, is an excellent choice. This Slovenian folk dance group currently includes over 100 members and enthusiastically welcomes new faces. Students who have finished kindergarten, at the end of the 06-07 school year through the 8111 grade are now being accepted. Practices for students Kindergarten through eighth grade normally have practice once a week during the summer, starting in June. If you or your child is interested in joining, please contact Monika Precic at 440-256-1376, or e-mail her at twin-klingstar88@yahoo.com by April 15. Please provide child’s name, phone number, address, email address, and current grade for the 06-07 school year. Currefit members do not need to re-register at this time unless you would like to update the contact information. Please feel free to pass on the word to anyone who may be interesting in join-ing this compelling and exciting Slovenian dance group. May the love and protection St. Patrick can give - Be yours in abundance as long as you live. _________________________________—Irish saying ♦ May your troubles be as few and as far apart as my Grandmother’s teeth. -Irish saying 100 Words More or Less by JOHN MERCINA AN IRISH PRAYER FOR AMERICAN HOME READERS May God grant you always... A sunbeam to warm you, A moonbeam to charm you, A sheltering angel So nothing can harm you. Laughter to cheer you, Faithful friends near you. And whenever you pray, ________Heaven to hear you._____ 100 WORDS MORE OR LESS by John Mercina BOLHA.COM Leave it up to Slovenians to come up with “A Flea” as the name of their equivalent of the American eBAY.com Advertising itself as the biggest Slovenian internet ad system, bolha.com is a great site to get an idea on what’s selling and what people are buying in Slovenia. From 1300 square meter vineyard with a weekend home in Lendavske Gorice, for 7.500,00 EUR ($9,879.24 US dollars?) to an advertised “stara vinska klet” (old wine cellar) that looks like a log cabin, built in 1900 in Savinjska region, or a 400 square , meter parcel with an older home, 16 kilometers from Celje; it can all be found on bolha.com. Even Ribnica is well represented, with a number of parcels and homes on the market. Furniture, clothes and “things your mom threw away and you wish you had now” are found in abundance. How about a “robotski sesalnik”? Yours truly never heard that name before and chances are you have not either, but there it was with description and picture. Just wondering if it would pay to get an account on b0lh9.com and advertise old Slovenian books that were banned in the former Yugoslav republic following WW II and used U.S. postage stamps for sale — if one can get the conversion from $ to EURO straight. m SLOVENIAN MAN OF THE YEAR 2007 SLOVENIAN WOMAN OF THE YEAR 2007 ROBERT J. DOLGAN GERALDINE TREBETS CHARLES T. IPAVEC St. Clair STANLEY BAUCHER Fairport FRANK J. KORELEC Recher 2007 Honorees Federation of Slovenian National Homes -INDEX Dolgan Pg. 3 Trebets Pg. 5 Barberton Pg. 12 Collinwood Pg- 21 Euclid Pg. 19 Fairport Pg. 15 Newburgh Pg. 25 St. Clair Pg- 29 Waterloo Pg. 7 West Park Pg- io E. SHEGA / J. GABROSEK ANTHONY J. PESKAR Barberton Newburg Ameriška Domovina, Federation of Slovenian National Homes Section, March 15,2007 The beauty of Slovenia is its beautiful people! C'cna rt\-tu lotions to our Federation of Slovenian Home Honorees Geraldine Trebets Robert Dolgan and Thanks to all the other Hard Working Honorees! 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Ipavec Mr. Dolgan You Are Our Favorite Roller Coaster Rider The Clarke Quartet CeOiA,gratuLatioiA,£ to our Federation of Slovenian Home Honorees Bob Dolgan Geraldine Trebets And Thanks to all the other Hard Working Honorees! From all your friends at Kollander World Travel “We invite you to visit Slovenia!” 971 E. 185 Street Cleveland, Ohio 44119 (216)692-1000 * (800)800-5981 www.kollander-travel.com Our Slovenian Journalist Although Bob Dolgan is best known as a longtime Cleveland Plain Dealer sportswriter, Slovenian themes were never far from his heart in his 45 years at the . newspaper. When 28 bands played at Recher Hall in a tribute to the polka great Johnny Pecon in 1975, Bob wrote a story on the event that appeared on The Plain Dealer’s front page. He made the front page again with a piece on Slovene accordionist Lojze Slak’s visit to Cleveland. He composed P.D. Sunday magazine stories on Tony Petkovšek, the Slovenian polka disc jockey, and on the new phenomenon of the Polka Mass. Bob explored social and philosophical themes in two humorous sports columns, “Slovenes, Unite” and “The Balinca Players”. His popular neighborhood articles were often centered on prominent and ordinary Slovenians. In one memorable column, he told the story of Lefty, a boy who was a good baseball player who became Bishop A. Edward Pevec. Bob covered the 80lh birthday party of the late Frank J. Lausche, the Slovenian-American who had served as U.S. Senator, Ohio governor and mayor of Cleveland. He wrote a story on Lausche in the Gobetz book, “Ohio’s Lincoln.” When the Slovenian National Home in Cleveland celebrated its 50th anniversary in 1974, Bob wrote a history of the building for the commemorative book. Many of his Plain Dealer stories, including the demise of East Madison School in the heart of Cleveland’s Slovenian neighborhood, were reprinted in the American Home newspaper. He also wrote American Home columns advocating that accordionist Eddie Habat and promoter George Knaus be placed into the Cleveland-Style Polka Hall of Fame. In November 2006, Gray Co. Of Cleveland, published Bob’s book, “America’s Polka King, the Real Story of Frankie Yankovic and His Music,” a biography of the famous Slovenian polka mu--sician. He also wrote “Heroes, Scamps and Good Guys,” a book on famed Cleveland athletes, including A1 Milnar, the Slovenian who was an effective pitcher for the Cleveland Indians. Joey Kuhel, another Cleveland Slovenian who played first base and managed in the major leagues for two decades, was the subject of another of his Plain Dealer stories. Bob was born on November 11, 1932 in Cleveland. His maternal grandparents, Mary and John Brinšek, were born in Slovenia and were married in Cleveland in 1904. John was the bell ringer at St.Vitus. Bob’s father, Joseph, came to America from Slovenia in 1923. His mother, Pauline, was bom in Cleveland in 1907 and spoke and wrote perfect Slovenian. Both Pauline and Joseph were members of the Zarja singing chorus. Bob spoke Slovenian before English. In the early 1950’s, during the heyday of the polka, he was a regular at the dances in several Slovenian halls. Bob attended East Madison elementary school, Willson Junior High and East High. He was the first basemen on the East High baseball team that won the city championship in 1950 and also played basketball. Fie was president of his senior class and wrote for the school newspaper. He graduated from John Carroll University with a degree in English in 1955. He began his newspaper career with the Geneva Free Press in 1956, and then was hired by Plain Dealer sports editor Gordon Cobbledick in 1957. His stories often reflected humor and controversy. He covered everything from the World Series to the Kentucky Derby. In 1985 he was named one of the top ten sports columnists in the nation by U.S. sports editors. Bob’s 1986 story on the death of Browns football player, Don Rogers, was named the top column in the nation by the U.S. Football Writers Association. He won writing awards in four straight decades at The Plain Dealer. His stories have been reprinted in the Sporting News, Baseball Digest and Golf Digest and in three books by other authors. His article on Satchel Paige, the great baseball pitcher, was read from the Cleveland Play House stage at the Poets and Writers League gala on June 3, 2006. Bob, who is in the Cleveland Journalism Hall of Fame, retired from The Plain Dealer on October 20, 2006. He is a Member of AMLA Lodge #40 and past trustee of the Slovenian Heritage Foundation. He and his wife, Cecilia, who was Slovene Woman of the Year in 1975, live in Willoughby Hills. They have two children, Bob and Ann. Bob is the public relations manager of the Chicago Food Depository and is married to Kristin Sanders, a schoolteacher. Ann is the director of communications for the Northbrook School District and is married to Brian Potter, a manager for a financial consulting firm. Both couples live in Chicago. Congratulations 2007 Man of the Year ...our favorite writer and “cousin-in-law”! With affection from J-feCen J-Crvatin (Dan J-Crvatin (DavicC J-Crvatin Bob Dolgan Patron Ads Pauline Debevec Donna Pestotnik Troy, RN Rich Glazer Cappie & Josie Kapala Al & Grace Marinch Lou & Pat Novak Al & Ronnie Pestotnik Family Al & Kathy Pestotnik Family Tom & Laura Pestotnik Family Debra Pestotnik, LPN Mike & Evelyn Pipoly Mimi Struna Chuck & Helen Sumrada John & Nancy Vasilko Frank & Fran Zupon Matt Zabukovec ROBERT J. DOLGAN Congratulations to Bob Dolgan! To Bob: My Man of the Year for 33 Years Ol: With love, Cecilia Zivio to the Slovenian Father of Our Lives Love, Brian Potter, Ann (Dolgan) Potter, Bob Dolgan, Kristen Sanders Congratulations Slovenian Man of the Year Bob Dolgan Joining Past Slovenian Woman of the Year Cecilia Dolgan Slovenian Spirit Is All in the Family! Joe Valencie Amenska Domovina, Federation ot Slovenian National Homes Section. March 15,2007 Ameriška Domovina, Federation of Slovenian National Homes i to £ c= 0 1 GO CONGRA TULA TIONS Woman of the Year GERRITREBETS You are so deserving of this award! The Honorable Theodore R. Klammer Lake County Probate Court Congratulations to Bob Dolgan and Gerri Trebets and ALL Honorees CIRCLE 2 SNPJ “Super Button Box Bash XXV’ April 1,2007 Slovenian Society Home Top of the World To You!! Congratulations & Best Wishes This is jong overdue Karen & Loren CONGRATULATIONS GERRI From your friends and officers of C.A.L. (Cleveland Athletic League) Linda Gorjup - President Kathleen Trebets - Vice President Gerri Trebets - Recording Secretary Dorothy Gorjup - Treasurer Grace Marinch, Dolores Dobida, Sophie Matuch - Auditors OU. Don Gorjup Golf Open - May26,2007 Rolling Greens Golf Course Huntsburg, OH CAL Annual Picnic 6/ Spaghetti Dinner July8, 2007 SNPJ Farm, Kirtland, OH Music by Joey Tomsic First ever duel Mother/Daughter Executive Board Waterloo Balinca Club Congratulates 2007 Woman of the Year Gerri Trebets & Slovenian Workmen’s Home 2007 Man of the Year Rich Zele GERRI TREBETS Patron Ads Dennis B. Angers Pauline Barbish The Beers Family Joann Bielinski Mary Jean Bradač Baby Braden Renee Brown Pat Bruno Cindy Čebular Tom Čebular Elaine Chotlos Pauline Debevec Pam and Mary Dirk Dolores Dobida Ellen Downer Kim Eder Mark Eros Jane Garrett Congratulations, Gerri Eleanor Godec Dorothy Gorjup Linda Gorjup Jennifer Hardy Theresa R. Haumann Kathy Hlad The Jagodnik Family Stan & Carol Jenovic John Jereb Family Mary Vida Kalin Cappie & Josie Kapala Amy E. Kellogg Ken Kleinhenz Erin Klingenberg John & Helen Kozlevchar Joe & Dorothy Kravos Connie Kress Diana Kucinski Baby Louis Florence Luce Gordon L. Luce Carol Maat Sheila Maio A1 & Grace Marinch Camille Matzelle Don Mausser Marge & Jack Moore Ed & Ruth Morel Fred & Pat Nevar Lou & Pat Novak Frances Ogoreuc Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Perdan Al & Ronnie Pestotnik Family Mike & Evelyn Pipoly Joe's Place Nan E. Ray Steve & Karen Richard Katherine G. Sarlson Anita Saavastano Marie Siggins Jimmy Slapnik June Slapnik Chip & Diane Slapnik Marion Slejko Tony & Dorothy Spendal Mimi Struna Chuck Sumrada Helen Sumrada Laurel Tatsch Nancy Trenton & Family John & Nancy Vasilko Laurene J. Walters Sandy Williams Patti Yanoviz Angela Žabjek Vida Zak Ken Zalar Frank & Fran Zupon Matt Zabukovec Congratulations (Hcrri TrchcTs 2007 fizdizration of liloViznian flomizs Woman of the Voar Jim &Juniz Slapnik Co iA,0 ruti/dfl tw els Gerri Trebets Love, Nagelj vasllfeo CONGRATULATIONS To Woman of the Year GERRI TREBETS Farm Board Member And ALL HONOREEs SNPJ FARM BOARD Farm opening May 27, 2007 May 20,2007 Pancake & Sausage Breakfast 10946 Heath Road Kirtland, OH 440 943-1191 or 440-256-3423 Federation Woman of the Year Thanks for your Many Years of Hard Work and Dedication 30 Years—Recording Secretary 24 Years—Financial Secretary SNPJ Lodge 604 Utopians Officers andMembers Annual Picnic—June 24, 2007 SNPJ Farm Kirtland, Ohio Annual Beaverdale Reunion Ken Zalar Orchestra Rewarded With Top Honor Geraldine “Gerri” Spilar Trebets was born and raised in the Collinwood area right in the heart of Slovenian town. Her parents, John Spilar and Cecilia (Gruden) Spilar were very active in the Slovenian community and both sets of grandparents were born in Yugoslavia. Gerri and her sister, Marlene, resided on Darley and Hale Avenues throughout their childhood. She feels that her love for her Slovenian heritage was mainly due to her very active father, John. John belonged to SSPZ before it merged with SNPJ. In the 1940’s, he held the position of 3rd District Representative on the National Board, Secretary of the Cleveland Athletic League (CAL), Secretary of the Cleveland Telegraphic Tourney, actively involved and officer for Lodge 604 Utopians. He established and ran the doubles tournaments through CAL that were held at Slovenian Workmen’s Home on Waterloo Road. Gerri remembers spending many days helping her dad with these tournaments. This involvement led Gerri to participate in the SNPJ Bowling Tournaments and she later joined several fraternal and neighborhood leagues, holding the position of secretary in many of them. In its heyday, Lodge 604 Utopians was one of the largest, most active lodges in the area. She was indoctrinated at a young age by helping serve at the dinner-dances at Waterloo Hall and working at the SNPJ Recreation Farm picnics. She remembers her dad teaching her how to polka in the kitchen of their home on Darley and to this day, can’t resist a good dance. Gerri was very active with Circle 3 participating in many activities, bowling in the youth leagues, and assistant to Director, Mary Dolšak after attaining the age of 18. Gerri even entered the Miss SNPJ contest one year, but will freely admit her immaturity and shyness was a detriment. Gerri graduated Collinwood High School and was awarded a Physical Education trophy and Girl’s Athletic Association plaque. After graduation, she worked at Colonial Iron Works and Eaton Axle Division. In 1968, she married George Trebets and retired in 1969 from the working world to raise her four wonderful children. She truly enjoyed being a stay-at-home mom. Gerri stated, “Being a parent is one of my greatest accomplishments.” During their school years, she was actively involved in PTA, Homeroom Mother and Girl Scout Leader. Her son and daughter took accordion lessons from Tony Costa and her daughter took banjo lessons from Ron Sluga. They were involved with Circle 94, performed at many functions, including Enon Valley, and were always surrounded with their Slovenian culture. All her children were very active in sports: track, baseball, football, volleyball and basketball in their school years. Many days were spent working for the Booster’s Club, cooking for the football teams at Lake Catholic, working Bingo and Reverse Raffles. Her involvement with St. John Vianny Church included holding PSR classes in her home, being a Eucharistic minister and working at the Summer Festivals. Due to increased tuition costs for parochial school and college, Gerri rejoined the workforce to help pay for these expenses. She was introduced to the world of law at Klammer & Trebets in Mentor. The law field proved very interesting and she met many wonderful people, but two things are outstanding in her mind—receiving a Proclamation from Mayor Morris Becker for outstanding performance and dedication as Secretary to Eastlake’s Law Director, Ted Klammer, and serving as Treasurer in the campaign for Fred Skok, who went on to be Probate Judge. After 12 years at Klammer & Trebets, she went to work as a legal secretary for the law firm of Baker & Hostetler LLP in Cleveland. She has been there 9 years and works full-time for two attorneys and a paralegal and is also a Notary Public. Gerri introduced her ethnic background to Baker by preparing stuffed cabbage and city chicken for the floor Christmas Parties. In 1976, she became active once again in the Slovenian community serving as Recording Secretary of Lodge 604 Utopians for the past 30 years and assuming the duties of Financial Secretary, which she has performed for the last 24 years. In addition, she serves as Recording Secretary of the Farm Board and CAL for the last 5 years, Recording Secretary of the Ladies Auxiliary for 3 years, and is on the Board of Trustees of the Slovenian Workmen’s Home. In January, she was elected President of the Board of Trustees and eagerly anticipates this new responsibility. As a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the SNPJ Farm, Gerri can be found helping out in the kitchen throughout the summer picnic season. She even finds time to volunteer for Ohio Vintage, Slovenefest, Young Adults Masquerade Party and is a member of the Polka Hall of Fame. Gerri is a frequent contributor to the Prosveta for different organizations. She attended several of the SNPJ Conventions and for the past two conventions has been one the transcribers of the proceedings. Gerri lives in Willoughby and is the mother of four children. Her daughter, Diana, a Loyola University graduate, married to Bill Ashworth resides in Delaware, Ohio, with their three sons, Colin, Dylan, and Braden born February 2, 2007; Edward, a Case Western University graduate, resides in Wickliffe and is engaged to Gina Panzarello; Kathleen, a Loyola University graduate, resides in Mentor; and Theresa, a Bowling Green graduate, married to Matthew Naska, resides in Akron, with their son Louis, bom February 1, 2007. Gerri dedicates this honor to her late father, John Spilar, who was instrumental in paving the way for her devotion to the Slovenian community. I have gained many wonderful friends throughout the years and feel blessed in every way. Hvala Lepa! Congratulations to GERRI TREBETS Lodge VBOJ #53 SNPJ Cleveland, OH CONGRATULATIONS | Gerri Trebets 2007 Woman of the Year and ALL HONOREES SNPJ Lodge 126 A1 Marinch, President Grace Marinch, Vice President Ed Sumrada, Sec'y. Treasurer Tracy Sumrada. Rec. Secy. Anne Lukane. Mary Ursic, Jane Eilerson, Auditors July 2»»U» Picnic SNPJ Kci-m JcfTPccon 11« nd Congratulations Gerri Trebets J/* Groce Marinch GERALDINE TREBETS ongratulations Mom and Grandma! “Woman of the Year” We are so proud of you! We love you! Bill, Di, Colin, Dylan, Braden, Ed, Gina, Kathleen, Matt, Theresa, Lou congratulation Gerri Trebets ** Federation of Slovenian Homes 2007 Woman of the Year And ALL Honorees Slovenian Workmen’s Home Auxiliary ‘Kitchen Angels + 4’ Fish Fry Every Friday 11:30 am to 8:00 pm 216-481-5378 4- Congratulations GERRI TREBETS Ladies Auxiliary of the SNPJ Farm 4- Ameriška Domovina, Federation of Slovenian National Homes Section, March 15,2007 Ameriška Domovina, Federation of Slovenian National Homes Section, March 15,200 / O'* OERRI TREBETS Federation of Slovenian Homes 2007 Woman of the Year and Slovenian Workmen’s Home 2007 Man of the Year GROUP CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS JOANNE M. SADAR CPA, MBA, CVA PRESIDENT A PROUD SLOVENIAN 8302 YELLOWBRICK ROAD o MENTOR, OH 44060 3ee»0-OTOT O (-3 -r* O) 0443-2777 “Vineyard excellence on our family estate since 1916” DeBonne,. VineyaRd^ES^^P1^ An Honor Well Earned CoTyjratuCatiotis (jeraCdim ‘Inbets federation of Slovenian fames Woman of the fear from the (Debevc JamUy (Tony Sr., (Rose, Tony & (Beth Call 1-800-424-WINE for more information or www.debonne.com CONGRA TULATIONS 2007 Slovenian Woman of the Year Gerri Trebets and All Honorees SNPJ Lodge #142 Mirni Raj Join us for our Annual Picnic & Raffle Sunday July 15, 2007 At the SNPJ Farm on Heath Road ^3 Music by Eric Noitkamper C ATUERiNE’5 M STUDi© INC. 38138-2 West Spaulding Street Willoughby, OH 44094 440 953-0663 CONGRATULATIONS Gerri Trebets 2007 Federation of Slovenian Homes Woman of the Year Your friend and hairdresser. Catherine Marschall ConffrnfatatioKf k/oKOx oft tke tfeor Trt,ie,fe Cheer*// 0 Tie Sfotttiax Steictf fftmt Board a/ Directors Congratulation • Rich Zele St. Vitus Alumni CONGRATULATIONS WATERLOO HOME 2007 HONOREE: RICHARD ZELE IN LIFE AND IN DEATH, WE CAN COUNT ON YOUI GOD BLESS YOU FOR ALL OF YOUR SUPPORT TO OUR CLEVELAND SLOVENIAN COMMUNITY. WITH CUC SUPPCCT AND eUAYEeS, The Parish Community Of St. Mary’s CollinwoOd, Holmes Ave. Cleveland, Ohio Rich Zele Patron Ads Dotti & George Pauline Barbish Joe Bradač Chris & Joan Chermely Swift Deer in Pennsylvania Ann Dagg & Family Pauline Debevec Dolores Dobida Ellen Downer Milan & Marie Dular Small Game in Ohio Jane Garrett Eleanor Godec Linda Gorjup Dorothy Gorjup Kathy Hlad Stan & Carol Jenovic Helen Joca Mary Vida Kalin Cappie& Josie Kapala Lou Koenig Frank & Ruth Korelec Bill & Ethel Kovach John & Helen Kozlevchar Florence Luce Gordon L. Luce Large Bear in Canada A1 & Grace Marinch Micki Mausser Fred & Pat Nevar Lou & Pat Novak A1 & Ronnie Pestotnik Family Mike & Evelyn Pipoly Esther Podboy No Bullets in Gun, Rich Steve & Karen Richard Fran Schmidt Stephie Segulin & Family Jimmy Slapnik June Slapnik Chip & Diane Slapnik Marion Slejko Tony & Dorothy Spendal Lou Stromsky Mimi Struna Helen Sumrada Chuck Sumrada Teeny & Jackie Ulle John & Nancy Vasilko Sylvia Wagoner Chas Walencheck Ann M. Wof Angela Žabjek Uncaught Fish in New York Vida Zak Ken Zalar Frank & Fran Zupon Matt Zabukovec Rich Zele 2007 Slovenian Workmen's Home Man of the Year Advertising Sales Company Waterloo Pensioners Club Meetings 2nd Tuesday Each Month at 1:00 pm Slovenian Workmen’s Home For information call: 216-481-0163 Gerri Trebets Rich Zele Slovenian Workmen’s Home 2007 Man of the Year And ALL Honorees Slovenian Workmen’s Home Auxiliary ‘Kitchen Angels + 4’ Fish Fry Every Friday 11:30 am to 8:00 pm 216-481-5378 Rich Rich Žele - Steeped In Family Tradition On February 14, 1941, Richard J. Zele, Jr. was born to Louis and Helen Zele. He grew up in the St. Clair neighborhood where the family business was founded by his great grandfather, Joseph Zele Sr. Joseph was born in 1867 near the city of Carst. In 1900, having lost his wife and two sons, he immigrated to the United States with his surviving son, Ferdinand. A cabinetmaker by trade, he quickly found work at the Kuhlman (Street) Car Company, building the wooden interiors. In 1906 Joseph opened a hardware/furniture store at 6-502 St. Clair Avenue. In those days, caskets were made of wood and purchased from a furniture store. Most wakes were held in the home, but some were held in Joseph’s furniture store - the genesis of the Zele Funeral Home. Rich reported, “The cost of a funeral at that time was around $10 to $12; $2.00 for the horse and hearse, $5 to $7 for the casket and $3.00 for professional services.” He added, “Morticians in Ohio did not require licensing until 1918.” Shortly after arriving in the United States, Joseph Sr. married Ferdinand’s babysitter, Teresa. They were blessed with six children: Henry, August, Louis, Jo- seph, Jr., Josephine Hirter. and Justine Girod. Ferdinand, the first Slovenian aviator in the US Marine Corps, was killed in a flying accident on Paris Island in 1919. Rich’s father, Louis followed in his father’s footsteps in the family business. He married Helen Blatnik and they had three children. The oldest, Louis, Jr., has three children and a sister, Marilyn Van Dosburg, who has lived in Holland for the past twenty years. Rich’s dad died in 1963 and his mother in 2003. Rich attended St. Vitus Grade School and went to St. Joseph High School graduating in 1959. Rich went to Bowling Green for two years and then to the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Sciences graduating in 1965. Rich immediately joined the family business and today is the 5" President of Zele Fu- . neral Home. This year, Zele Funeral Home celebrates its 100th year in business. Rich proudly states he has six children and a dozen grandchildren. Richard, the oldest, married to Mellisae, owns a paint store in Fullerton CA. Their four children are Andrew, Daisy, Lacey and David Richard. Nicholas, married to Julie, is an entrepreneur in Chicago and has one son, Tyler. Brian is a Civil Engineer and lives in PP-- j ^ Congratulations “Richard Sclč 2007 §loVjznian Workmjai’gfkw Man of the jiro &Jun£e>lapnik Congratulation^ Rich Zele 2007 Slovenian Workmen's Home Man of the Year Ohio Vault Works, Inc. Lakewood. Scott, married to Jenny, is a fireman living in Cleveland. They have three girls, Taylor, Reaghan and Anna. Jennifer, married to Chuck, has two sons, Josh and Caleb. Jacqueline, married to Ken, has twin boys, Vincent and Cameron. Rich is a member of the American Mutual Life Association (AMLA) Lodge #1, Slovenian National Benefit Society (SNPJ) Lodge # 576, St Mary of the Assumption Church, Pristava, CFU, AFU, Polish Legion of Arherican Veterans Post 31, a social member of St. Vitus Catholic War Veterans, and a member of the Orwell and Euclid Gun Clubs. He is an avid fisherman and hunter, preferring mostly to hunt the hills of PA. He enjoys reading, is a history buff and also enjoys collecting toy trains. Rich is devoted to his family and is particularly fond of his grandchildren. Rich stated he has always tried, to the best of his ability, to support the Slovenian traditions and heritage as set forth by his forefathers. With no uncertainty, Rich, you have fulfilled your life long goal. RICHARD J. ZELE 2007 loV(znian Workman’s tlomiz; Man o/ th*z W£ arjz proud of you! ‘Richard Nicholas Brian <§>eott CONGRATULATIONS Richard Zele SWH Man of the Year ‘Thanks for all your support!’ SNPJ Lodge 126 CONGRATULATIONS to Richard Zele From Members of Slovenska Pristava CONGRATULATIONS Richard Zele Lodge VBOJ #53 SNPJ Cleveland, Ohio | r- Ameriška Domovina, Federation of Slovenian National Homes Section, March 15,2007 Ameriška Domovina. Federation of Slovenian National Homes Section, March 15,2007 SWH REVIEWS 2006 Lent in 2006 proved to be one of the busiest times for the Slovenian Workmen’s Home Friday Fish Fry. Each week at least 30 ladies were needed to prepare and serve the fish and accompaniments for the weekly fish fry. June Slapnik, President of the Ladies Auxiliary, does a phenomenal job of scheduling work assignments, ordering the food, and overseeing the preparation and serving of the delicious foods served each week. The Auxiliary includes Pauline Barbish, Sharon Brickman, Pauline Debevec, Ellen Downer, Celeste Frollo, Eleanor Godec, Dorothy Gorjup, Anne Herpak, Kathy Hlad, Helen Joca, Vida Kalin, Josie Kapla, Florence Luce, Sophie Matuch, Jean Matuch, Micki Mausser, Martha Me-glich, Jo Minello, Pat Nevar, Marion Slejko, Cindy Smith, Dorothy Smrtnik, Mimi Struna, Nancy Vasilko, Anne Wolf, Mary Wolf. Angie Žabjek, and Vida Zak. June and her ‘kitchen angels ’ are so enjoyable to work with that four gents have nudged their way into this elite group and have been accepted with open arms; they are, Gordon Luce, Don Mausser, John Vasilko and Ken Zalar. Another gent who has not yet earned his wings, but is certainly working on becoming number ‘5’ is Dominic Vet-turini. Another success in 2006 was the Pork Chop Dinner held on April 24"' to honor the 2006 Federation Man of the year, Jim Slapnik; the 2006 Woman of the Year, Kathy Hlad; and the 2006 Slovenian Workmen’s Home Woman of the Year, June Slapnik. Over 300 dinners were served. Guests were treated to a delicious dinner and coffee served by our celebrity coffee server, Cleveland Councilman Mike Polenšek, the 2001 Federation Man of the Year. Two gift baskets were raffled and the lucky winners were Al Marinch and Dorothy Sadat. Another highlight of the year was the second Annual Wine Tasting Event held on November 18lh. This one proved to be even more elegant than the first Wine Tasting Party. This event was a real Cinderella story as the upstairs hall was transformed into an elegant ballroom befitting royalty. Special thanks to Ed Trebets (son of Gerri, Federation Woman of the Year 2007) winemaker chemist at Debonne Winery for his talk on Ice Wine and to Cleveland Councilman Mike Polenšek for the proclamation presented to SWH in honor of the 90lh Anniversary of the corporation and the 80th Anniversary of the Home. The Board of Trustees, including the Ladies Auxiliary, is indebted to all the many supporters of the SWH. Without your attendance and financial support, our ‘home away from home' could not survive. Each year it becomes more and more difficult to attract enough people to attend all our events to make them successes. It isn’t ' that folks do not want to attend, but there are other gatherings competing for the same limited audiences. The Board of Trustees has undertaken an endeavor to make it possible to sustain our Home for generations that follow. We believe by creating the SWH Endowment Fund, and by funding that vehicle though shares of stock, donations and estate gifting from members, we will be able to maintain and sustain our Home for many, many years. As money is added to the Fund, we will borrow money (from a bank or fraternal organization) to complete projects that are critical to preserving our Home as a viable operation in the future. The interest income generated from this Endowment Fund would be used to repay the principal and interest of the loan. If you would like more information on the Endowment Fund, please contact is i Congratulations? JXtcfne Hole i i fBon ant) Man Stagier Tom Čebular at 216-481 -5378. The Board of Trustees for 2006 were Tom Čebular, President; Dorothy Gorjup, Vice President; Celeste Frollo, Financial Secretary; Cynthia Čebular, Treasurer; Eleanor Godec, Recording Secretary; Ken Kleinhenz, Properties; Gordon Luce, Bar Chairman; Phillip Čebular, Charter; Pat Nevar, Audit; Geraldine Trebets, Audit; Ken Zalar, Audit; Kathy Gipson, Audit; Linda Gorjup, Marketing; Kathy Hlad, Sunshine; Nancy Vasilko, Donations; and Pam Dirk, Trustee. We are honored Richard J. Zele is the 2007 Slovenian Workmen’s Home Man of the Year and equally honored Geraldine ‘Gerri’ Trebets is the Federation’s 2007 Slovenian Woman of the Year. Both Rich and Gerri are successful and respected in their chosen professions and exemplify the courage, commitment and generosity of our Slovenian ancestors. May you be blessed with good health in 2007. We look forward to seeing you at SWH where we are family. RICHARD ZELE Slovenian Singing Society Zarja Congratulations Rich Zele Slovenian Workmen's Home 2007 Man of the Year Teeny & Jackie Ulle Congralulatioiis Richard ^ Zele Doug& Barbara Elersich i««« Congratulations? RICH ZELE 2007 Slovenian Workmen’s Home Man of the Year From your friends at OHIO BURIAL CASE COMPANY 1720 COLUMBUS ROAD CLEVELAND, OH 44113 fie 216 621-1743 THANK YOU FOR YOUR DEDICATION, GENEROSITY AND SUPPORT Slovenian Workmen’s Home 2007 Man of the Year Lodge 604 Utopians Officers & Members Helen Sumrada....President Kathleen Trebets.Vice President Gerri Trebets....Financial & Recording Secretary Pam Diric..................Treasurer Rudy Perdan, Nancy Trenton.Auditors Congratulations! Gerri Trebets Federation Woman of the Year Rich Zele SWH Man of the Year Slovenian Workmen’s Home 15335 Waterloo Road 216-481-5378 staff@swh-waterloo.com 4 www.swh-waterloo.com 2007 Board of Trustees Gerri Trebets, President Dorothy Gorjup, Vice Pres. Celeste Frollo, Financial Sec. Eleanor Godec, Rec. Sec. Pat Nevar, Audit Nancy Vasilko, Audit June Slapnik, Ladies Auxiliary Tom Čebular, Vice President Cynthia Čebular, Treasurer Ken Kleinhenz, Sr, Properties Gordon Luce, Bar Manager Kathy Hlad, Audit Ken Zalar, Audit Brian Polantz, Balinca Club Fish Fry Every Friday Come taste what everyone is talking about. Walleye, Shrimp, Pork Chops, Goulash & Homemade Soups 11:30 AM until 8:00 PM Take Out is Available Indoor Balinca (Bocce Ball) Come play in our Bafina Tournament scheduled for Aprils,2007 4 Courts Heated & air conditioned Open & League play available Winter league openings Halls & Meeting Rooms Available to Rent See our Beautiful upper hail 4 Events to 250 People 4 Stage 4 Coat Rooms Separate Bar Areas 4 Full Kitchen Call for Information KSKJ St. Joseph Lodge 169 Congratulations Phil Hrvatin UUest Park Slovenian Home Man of the Vear 2007 Officers: Spiritual Director - Rev. John Kumse President - Philip Hrvatin Vice President - Sandi Green Secretary Treasurer - Anne Nemec Treasurer - Cathy Clack Recording Secretary - Laura Miller Athletic Director ~ John Nemec Audit Committee - Jennie Tuma, John Hozjan, Evelyn Pipoly Sergeant-at-Arms Tony Tolar Gevelond, Ohio CONGRATULATIONS WEST PARK HONOREE PHIL HRVATIN FROM THE WEST PARK VETERANS HONOROING ALL OF OUR VETERANS Congratulations Rich Zele Lake Shore Insurance Agency “For All Your Insurance Needs ” Auto, Home, Commercial, Health, Life and Disability 735 Beta Drive Dan Wajahn 440-446-1600 Cleveland, OH 44143 Bill Rodgers Fax 440-446-0405 Congratu lations Rich Zele Polish Legion of American Veterans Post #31 Congratulation® Richard Zele Slovenian Workmen’s Home 2007 IVfan of Vear S.N.P.J. Lodge #158 Loyelites Picnic at SNPJ Farm Sunday, August 19, 2007 _ WEST PARK ■ LOOKING BACK AT 2006 President, Robert Royer. Rob was well known in the Slovenian community and especially around The WPSH. He has been truly missed by all. Through all the heartache and sadness our Board of Directors managed to pull through this rough patch and steam ahead knowing that we must go on. For those of you who know how to find the Westside, you know our Friday nights are busy throughout most of the year with dances. During 2006 our dances continued to strive due to all the efforts of our dedicated board members and of course our dancers. Our Ladies Auxiliary is still going strong with their semi-annual potica bakes. Business in our clubroom continued to be stable. Late summer and early fall brought a rib roast and clambake to our clubroom that was truly enjoyed by all. Thanks to our favorite cook, Jack Sheehan, our members are looking forward to the next big dinner. The fall brought many remodeling updating projects to the club room. We are looking forward to many new ideas and improvements to increase membership and continue our remodeling projects in 2007. WEST PARK PATRONS j Steve & Theresa Krisby Julie Sustersic John & Karen Mismas Dorothy Pelko Elly Simcic Jeffrey Sheehan Michelle Bartunek Sara Cash Chuck & Helen Gove A1 & Sandy Tom & Cathy Joe & Jeanne Art & Pearl Petro Walter Struzak Louise Struzak Verna Winca Rosemarie & Bob Smith Elsie Lowery Irene Reiter Rose Braidich Phil & Dar Perko Ruth Each Joe Nagy Dorothy Rhyand Maxine Boris Mike Nemth Joe Persuitti Frank & Clara Hrovat Joe Miklovich Jean Adams Clarence & Ceil Pavlovič Betty HenPhill Nancy Taylor Nancy Greitzer Rudy & Marie Pivik Irene Betz Don & Bev Hardy Lou Pastor Bill & Helen Zmrazek Andy Discenzo Bob & Judy Lisy Ed Makuch Donna Ohman Edith Garsteck Stan & Carol Jenovic The 2006 Board of Directors consisted of Robert Royer (deceased), Chuck Gove, Rudy Pivik, Marie Pivik, Theresa Krisby, Ruth Each, Michelle Bartunek, A1 Zdolshek, Jeffrey Sheehan and Tom Jankowski. Many thanks to the entire board for all their hard work throughout the year! The past year (2006) proved to be a challenging and rewarding year with one major hardship, the untimely passing of our longtime CongroLtviCcL tions O O *7 H o m o r e e s Geni Trebets Woman of the Year Rich Zele SWH Man of the Year R&D SAUSAGE CO. 15714 Waterloo Rd Cleveland, OH 44110 Joe and Carol Zuzak, Owners CONGRATULATIONS PHIL HRVATIN WEST PARK HONOREE W. Jeffrey Sheehan, Esq. 9507 Lamder Avenue, Suite #2 Cleveland OH 44102 216-651-0438 Wills • Probate Law • Real Estate Congratulations West Park’s Honoree PHIL HRVATIN And All Past and Present Honorees From Rudy and Marie Pivik Congratulations Phil Hrvatin AMLA Lodge #26 SOCA President: Ruth Lach 1st Vice President: Marie Pivik Secretary Treasurer: Eleanor Simcic Recording Secretary: Theresa Krisby Audit Chairman: Mimi Stibil 1st Auditor: Julia Sustrsic 2nd Auditor: John Mismas F.A.C. Coordinator: Mimi Stibil 3 3. iška Domovina, Federation of Slovenian National Homes Section, March 15,2007 A Man Of Many Interests When asked about his following designation«; Series wphcit^ Acl^ Phil anH h^ ti CONGRATULATIONS PHIL HRVATIN West park Slovenian home 45Š3 W. 130 STREET CLEVELAND OH 44135 216-941-3224 BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHUCK GOVE MICHELLE BARTUNEK THERESA KRISBV AL ZDOLSHEK JEFFREY SHEEHAN RUDVPIVIK MARIE PlYlK RUTH LACH TOM JANKOWSKI Way To Go Phil! You’re Our “Favorite” Sax Man... The Joey Tomsick Orchestra •Jim Penko •Hank Guzel Jr. (West Park Honoree 2005) •Joey Tomsick (Maple Heights Honoree 1991) When asked about his family Phil proudly began by mentioning he is the first of three children born to Joe and Norma Hrvatin. Phil’s parents are 1 st generation Slovenians from Cleveland’s East Side. Both younger sisters Claudia and Stacie tolerated Phil’s antics growing up. Phil was born and raised in Euclid, Ohio. He was educated in the Euclid Public schools then went on to Tri-C and .. Cleveland State University. Phil is now living in the eastern suburb of Lyndhurst with wife Susan with whom he will celebrate 27 years of marriage this year. The couple has three grown children. Eldest daughter Amy is an elementary school teacher in Tampa Florida. Son Michael is scheduled to graduate from Columbus College of Art and Design while youngest daughter Elisabeth is scheduled to graduate from Bowling Green State University May 2007 each with their bachelors degree. Phil has been successfully employed in the Investment industry for over 26 years. He is currently an Assistant Vice President / Financial Advisor at Wachovia Securities and holds the following designations Series 7-General Securities, Series 63-Uniform State Registration and Series 65-Investment Advisory Representative. Phil also holds an insurance and variable annuities license. Outside of his career Phil serves as president of KSKJ St. Joseph Lodge 169 and serves on the KSKJ National Board as a director. He is also fraternally involved as a member of SNPJ Lodge 5, AMLA Lodge 20 and the SWUA Branch 50. Phil is a parishioner St. Mary’s Church in Collinwood Ohio and has been active in the recent parish hall project and the parish 100th year anniversary celebration. Currently Phil serves as vice president on the Board of Trustees for the Slovene Home for the Aged. For Phil what began 30 years ago as a passion for photography evolved into community photojournalism. Phil makes his time and photography skills available as a resource to our Slovenian community. His work can be found in the American Home, KSKJ Voice, Baraga Bulletin, Družina, Delo, Moja Slovenija, SWUA magazine Slovenska Prisatva website and the Slovenska Palma Congratulations To The 2007 West Park Honoree Phil Hrvatin From The Happy Timers Larry Zaletel Ed Zalar Ray BI aha Rudy & Marie Pivik Congratulation ptlllstlRVfiriN Wjzst Park 2007 tlononzjz Michglliz Sartungk !>ara Cash Phil & Paričnč Pgrko website. Ask Phil and he will tell you that his volunteerism has yielded some interesting dividends. On March 29, 2004 he attended a ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House as President George W. Bush welcomed Slovenia, Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia to the NATO alliance. Later that year he also attended the reception on Capital Hill as Slovenia and nine other nations joined the European Union. Fast forward to March 29, 2006 Phil had the opportunity to drive the members of the press in the Presidential Motorcade during a visit by U.S. President George W. Bush at the Renaissance Cleveland Hotel. On July 10, 2006 Phil joined with the Slovenian press corps in the Oval Office as President Bush hosted Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Janša at the White House for a photo opportunity. Phil is also a musician and began his musical training with sax teacher and Polka Home of Fame Honor Roll Trustee Lou Sadar. In 1985 he joined the JTO. This year the Joey Tomsick Orchestra will mark its 23rd year anniversary of entertaining audiences'nationwide. The four-piece group has become one of greater Cleveland's most popularly active alloccasion bands, performing a wide range of music for all types of audiences and social events from weddings, festivals, "polka parties" and inaugural balls. Over the years the band’s travels have taken them thought out the United States, Europe, the Caribbean and the Hawaiian Islands. The band also features Jim Penko on drums, Hank Guzel on bass and vocals, and, Joey Tomsick on keyboards, vocals and accordion. People ask Phil how an eastsider is connected to the West Park Slovenian Home. Phil will answer 1-480. In reality Phil has many connections with Rudy and Marie Pivik and all trustees of the West Park Slovenian Home. This group has dedicated so much of their time and energy to perpetuate Slovenian heritage, culture and values. Phil is very proud to be involved with this outstanding organization. Congratulations PHIL HRVATIN West Park’s Honoree A1 & Sandy Congratulations PHIL HRVATIN Automotive West “The Problem Car Specialists” Complete Automotive Repair Disk Brakes • Exhaust Systems • Transmission Repairs Engine Replacement • Air Condition Service Towing Available Tires • Batteries • Accessories 216-251-8782 4700 West. 130th St. Ask for Cleveland OH 44135 Joe Tomazic CONGRATULATIONS PHIL HRVATIN HONOREE OF WEST PARK WAYNE TOMSIC ORCHESTRA Ella Samanich — In Remembrance Ella Samanich CONGRATULATIONS PHIL HRVATIN WEST PARK’S HONOREE RUTH EACH STEVE & THERESA KRISBY No one was more proud of her Slovenian heritage than Ella Samanich, a long-time activist in the Slovenian community who expressed this pride in her generous support of various Cleveland Slovenian organizations, including the Federation of Slovenian National Homes and SNPJ. Mrs. Samanich passed away March 14, 2006 at the age of 96. And what an active life it was, according to Mimi Stibil, one of her closest friends. “She sang with the Triglav Chorus and never missed a Zarja concert,” Mimi remembers. “We both played the button box and traveled extensively to Slovenia, Russia and other parts of Europe.” Her life was truly one of a rags-to-riches story. “Her father passed away when she was quite young, putting a huge burden on her mother, but she was able to obtain an education at a business school and eventually opened a successful beauty shop,” Mimi says. “She was determined to make something of herself.” In her later years, when Ella had macular degeneration, Mimi not only was her closest friend, but also drove her to all the Slovenian events. “I truly miss Ella,” she says. “We talked on the phone every day.” Ella’s first cousin Victor Tominec and his wife Agnes also provided valuable services. Mrs. Samanich provided a generous bequest to the Federation for which to I Federation President Anthony S[ Mannion offered these comments, “This bequest is deeply appreciated by the Federation and will be used to help support and maintain the eight Slovenian homes in the greater Cleveland area.” In 1976, Mrs. Samanich was honored as the Federation’s Woman of the Year. Barberton Aims to Cut Costs and Grow Revenue Joe Rebouedo Jim Bebesi Ray Klimczuk Wayne Tomsic CONGRATULATIONS PHIL HRVATIN The Ladies Auxiliary of West Park Slovenian Home President: Joan Cifranic Congratulations to West Park Honoree PHIL HRVATIN William Isaac Insurance Agency, Inc. Bill Isaac P: 216-524-5588 F: 216-524-3512 6505 Rockside Rd., Suite 300 Independence Ohio 441L31___ This past year was one of challenge and numerous successes for the Barberton Slovenian Independent Society Home. The challenges included rising energy costs and the impact of a struggling local economy that threatened the Society’s three businesses: a ballroom and annex operation, an eight-lane bowling house and a private club. An aggressive program was instituted to cut back the usage of electricity and of natural gas by further weatherizing the facilities. Meanwhile, advertising was expanded to include both wedding receptions and bowling in the Akron Beacon Journal. The private club began offering a wider range of food. The result was better control of energy costs and a profit in the ballroom operation. Attendance, income and profits rose in the private club while the bowling operation was able to hold its own. Additionally, a program to upgrade the ballroom was launched. The ballroom floor was refinished, and a study was made to upgrade the two ladies' restrooms. 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The most recent was a bus trip by some 30 of the members in October to the Amish Country in Holmes County in southern Ohio. The trip was lead by Steve Zalar, Club president, who lives and works in that area and was a very informed and knowledgeable tour guide. The group visited Lehman’s Hardware where the members could find everything from nuts and bolts to wood-burning stoves and other hard to find items. They even found a homesized sausage maker, the kind still used at the Club to make smoked sausages. They also stopped at two cheese markets where members stocked up on various kinds of goodies made fresh by the Amish proprietors. The highlight of the trip was a visit to an Amish family on its 50-acre farm where members were treated to a home-cooked meal. The family offered buggy rides around the farm and showed them a corral full of deer. The Club also held a Hawaiian Party where several members dressed in traditional grass skirts and special Island food was prepared and served. Balinca League Blossoms Of course the annual summer of balinca competition always brings a gallery full of members to watch and kibitz. The league consists of 20 teams with four member teams competing nightly on the two courts. The season ended with a banquet in which the team of Steve and Judy Hogya, Dave and Chris Burrier and Doug Schmidt was crowned champion. A shortened Fall league, which on some nights finds the players shivering, is followed by the popular machine bowling game (using balls and not pucks). And then there are the bar-b-que steak and pork chop dinners served from 4:30 to 7:30 on the last Saturday of every month, except in December. A regular event is the every-other-Friday Button-Box jam session that starts at 8 p.m. Once in a while the listening audience is treated to some of the best and well-known polka personalities. Some that come to mind are Bob Kravos, Eddy Rodick, Paul Yanchar, and Canada’s Polka King Walter Ostanek. Of course there is the annual membership party in November and the Christmas Party featuring the lilting voice of Ron Sluga which brings out a standing-room crowd every year. You can keep up with the Club’s activities by listening to Polka Czar Tony Petkovšek (WELW 1330) from 3 pm to 5 pm daily and Noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday. New Website The Club’s new website address is www.fairportslovenianclub.c pm. The website is updated regularly with news about Club events and members. It includes a calendar of events, a history of the Club and the founding fathers. There is information about becoming a member and even an application form you can print and turn in at the bar. Plans also call for the site to carry ads of organizations, companies or business, which will be nominally priced. The Club is always welcoming new members that want to join in the fun of being part of one of the best Slovenian Homes in the Federation. The Club is now accepting dues from members, regular, social and new memberships. If you don’t have a computer, interested parties may stop in the Clubrooms at 617 Third St. for an application form. The Club will celebrate its 60 anniversary this year and the Board and members will be planning a truly Slovenian celebration this summer. 2007 Contratulations Stan *V13«o of the From The Painesville Elevator Co. Inc. 539 Liberty Street Painesville, Ohio 44077 From PAINESVILLE RECYCLING 44 Stage Ave. Painesville, Ohio 44077 440-354-5700 440 953 9182 In memory of Won? Jfldalme Wife Mitzie The Ruuska Family Cbua, Walter Carl Crib The Mitchin Family Cinbp, Sabe ®pler Jake M Y HERO=STAN BAUCHER A LWAYS GIVES TO OTHERS EVER THINKS OF HIMSELF PEN AND HONEST AITHFUL ENDER HEARTED APPY AND PROUD SLOVENIAN TERNAL LOVE N O F T H E Y E A R OUNG AT HEART ENCOURGING DMIRABLE ETIRED! Jfleae am ju&t a few utmdi ta detotifle my %)ad, awe one and ONLY PAPPY! WE LOVE YOU! Sheryl, Drew, Dean, Shaun and Grace Congratulations Stan Baucher Man of ^-r CT the Year Insurance Work - Frame Straightening - Also Foreign Cars Jeff’s GARAGE INC. Auto Body Repair Jeff McKinney, Pres. 1199 East Street FOR FREE ESTIMATES CALL Fairport Harbor, Ohio 44077 440-357-5814 or FAX 357-0166 Congratulation To Stan Bancher American Slovenian Club 2007 Man-of-the-Year from The Officers and Members of Fairport Slovenian Retirees Are Proud You're Part of our Team Zl V1]0 Stan Baucher American Slovenian Club 2007 Man of the Year John and Nancy Vasilko HARD WORKING SLOVENIAN STAN BAUCHER American Slovenian Club ”2007 Man-of-the-Year” jfiynemorp of €U?abetl) from Husband Louis S. Orosz Joe Orosz and Family Jean Grzely, Sweet Pea and Family June Kozane and Family Judy Schweickart and Family _______Liz Greer and Family CONGRA TULA TIONS to Stan Baucher ASC Man of the Year 2007 from Silvana & Branko Majer Slovenija CSTITAMO Stanukotu Baucher ZA ASC Man of the Year 2007 from Silvana & Branko Majer Stan Baucher, Fairport's 'Mr. Slovenian' Our Slovenian heritage continues to fade as generations get further away from the roots our parents planted when they arrived in the United States. That seems to be less true at the American Slovenian Club in Fairport where button boxes continue to squeeze out the old tunes and members still gather to make the traditional smoked sausages and compete on the balinca courts. Certainly it is not true in Stanley Baucher, this year’s American Slovenian Club Man of the Yeaf. More often than not, you are greeted with a ‘Dobrodošli’ rather than the English version of ‘ffW-comef'. And if the person he is greeting knows any Slovenian, the conversation will continue. He proudly points out where his Slovenian roots are on the large map of Slovenia he placed on the wall of the Club. “There is no doubt that Stan Baucher is ‘Mr. Slovenian’ around the Club,” said Steve Zalar, Board President, in announcing the person the Board voted to receive the annual honor for 2007. It is no wonder he has a good working knowledge of the language as he grew up with it on a 72-acre farm in Leroy Township with his parents, Frank and Mary, sister Marie and brother Frank. Only Stan and Marie, now living in Texas, continue to make up the Baucher clan. It was during this time he gained his love of farming, butchering, and making the traditional smoked Slovenian sausage. As he grew up, his interests broadened to include sports. He attended St. Mary’s parochial school in Painesville where he played midget football for four years. From there he attended Harvey CONGRATULATIONS Stan Baucher & All Honorees from R & D SAUSAGE COMPANY Homemade Smoked and Fresh Sausage 15714 Waterloo Road Cleveland, Ohio 44110 Joe & Carol Zuzek, Owners Bus (216) 692-1832 Paulich Specialty Co. www.paulich.com Recognition Awards—Executive Gifts Promotional Advertising Products Wearables—Embroidery -4^0 95-4-6600 You Did A Great Job Stan Baucher American Slovenian Club 2007 Man-of-the-Year % 3fn Ulema rp at CftriK CMnarlW ^ 0ur Favorite ty, Congratulations on being selected •'2007 ASC Man of the Year Stan Baucher From The fiasco's Judy, John Johnny, Jen, Taylor & Teagan Jeff, An marie & Amanda Frank, Amy, J.T. & Josie Joe, Holly, Branden & Bradley High School in Painesville and continued playing football as a running back and was a member of the track team. Fie graduated in 1962. In 1966 he married his grade school sweetheart, Donna, and the couple has three grown children: Stan Jr., Sheryl, and Stephen, who have blessed them with six grandchildren: Cassandra, Andrew, Dean; Courtney, Shaun and Grace. Stan has been on the Board of Directors, served as President, and currently comanages the bar operations. Stan spent 25 years working at Fasson as a maintenance specialist before retiring in 2005. He spends a lot of his time volunteering to keep the Club’s equipment, building and grounds in tip-top shape. Stan is not alone in his dedication to the Club. His wife, Donna, is on the Board of Directors, and is very active cooking, shopping, decorating the Club and being the ‘woman behind the successful man One thing is certain, as soon as the music starts, you will find Stan and Donna on the dance floor, as they both love to dance. Stan has also taken on the job of official greeter at the Club. He works hard at making new members and visitors feel at home and is an ardent promoter of the Club. In his spare time, he spends time with his grandchildren, working on home remodeling projects and listening to his favorite polkas. Stan has traveled to Slovenia to visit relatives several times and admits the beauty of Slovenia has a special spot in his heart and is hoping to return again soon. “We are very glad that ‘special spot in his heart’ for Slovenia has been extended to include the American Slovenian Club which we consider a bit of Slovenia right here in Fairport Harbor,” said Steve Zalar. Stan will be the guest of honor at the American Slovenian Club’s Man of the Year Picnic on July 14, 2007. Stan Baucher ASC Man-of-the-Year j Way to go Pappy, with Love ' Cassandra & Courtney ,j "How Proud They Would Be Of You.” Stan Baucher v In Loving Memory Brother & Sister-in-Law Frank & Evelyn Baucher STANLEY BAUCHER ai tomorrow'. congratulations Your Wife Donna g>tan jjgattther American Slovenian Club "2007 Man of the Year" We adnwte ifowc dedication, fuvul luohH and convictions ta yowt lamih j, lucnds and Idiom Siovcnians. Jfiank you lox ftciny a pant al £afic Countif 's loaning community, fox so many yeasts. We ftciieuc in owt Slovenian and Ugsdcidtwtal ficmtayc. Zalar Farm Dairy Stanley A. Zalar Jr. Stephen F. Zalar Amenska Domovina, Federation of Slovenian National Homes Section, March 15,2007 il Homes Section, March 15,2007 1 f I on 2 ■o aturbap-gfott 11th. ©inner«, jfWuaic, ©anting etc. ^>nnbap-^na. 12th. picnic, JHngic, ©anting, ©rogram. &affle V "MAN OF THE YEAR" O t 2007 Congratulations! Stan Baucher ®f)e jitngaman Jfamtlp T9tlliam & lumber Ip r FEDERATION HISTORICAL NOTES FROM 2006 The following is a compilation of the wide range of activities and programs generated by the eight members of the Federation of Slovenian National Homes. It reveals the dedication and efforts of Federation officers and members to perpetuate their homes and to maintain their strong Slovenian heritage. More than 500 guests attended the Federation’s 45th annual awards banquet March 25. Kathy Hlad and James A. Slapnik Jr. were recognized as the 2006 Federation Woman and Man of the Year, respectively. Persons of the year, representing individual homes, included Joseph V. Hočevar, St. Clair; June Slapnik, Waterloo; Helen M. Kozlevchar, Col I inwood; Anthony J. Mahne, Fairport; Christine Novak, Recher; Joseph Novak, E. SO'1'; Robert T- Okolish, Barberton; and Albert Zdolshek, West Park. Anthony Mannion Presented the presidential address. The Slovenian Society Home of Col I inwood served as the host hall for the 2006 awards banquet. Evelyn P*poly, their president, vvelcomed guests and thanked the volunteers and supporters for all their help in making this event possible. Patricia Ipavec-Clark and Joseph ^alencic served as emcees for the honorees’ awards, bishop Edward Pevec gave the invocation, and Cecelia ^olgan sang both the American and the Slovenian 'tational anthems. her As usual, Julia Zalar and crew prepared and served a delicious meal. Special jhanks to James A. Slapnik Jr. 0r the lovely flower arrangements at each table aPd to Mary Blatnik for ecorating the tables on the ^age. Jeff Pecon provided ackground music before and llring the dinner and °llowing the program. The Federation offered its gamiest and most sincere 1a'iks to the Frances and ane S. Lausche Foundation 0r the $ 1,000 donation to the deration and the $1000 °nation to each member tmiie, and to James A. MaPnik Jr. for his $100 P°ntribution to each of the Aeration’s eight homes. American Home Publishing ^as recognized for printing aijother excellent issue of the l°id. Appreciation was e*Pi'essed to the advertisers their support and the work 0 the tabloid editors. A SPecial thanks to the many v°ltmteers whose efforts IT,ade the awards banquet Possible. These are some of the 1|ghlights from the Federation bimonthly meetings: MARCH 2006 (Meeting hosted by Slovenian Workmen’s Home, Waterloo) Federation elections were held and the 2006 elected officers are Rob Royer, president; Anthony Mannion, Is' vice president; Edward F. Gabrosek, 2nd vice president; Lou Grzely, treasurer; Nancy Vasilko, recording/correspondence secretary; Patricia Ipavec-Clark, executive secretary, and the following auditors: Frank Gruber, Anna Mae Mannion and Evelyn Pipoly. Federation officers and representatives critiqued the March annual awards dinner and program, and it was agreed the affair went very well and was well received by all. The members voted to keep the awards banquet ticket price at $22. At the Barberton home, a reverse raffle was held for the benefit of its scholarship fund. Annually, two $1,000 scholarships are awarded to worthy students. The St. Clair home held its very popular and well-attended ‘Nite at the Races’ event. St. Clair also announced they will hold Friday Fish Frys during Lent. MAY 2006 (Meeting hosted by Slovenian National Home, St. Clair) St. Clair board president Bob Hopkins reported a number of local celebrations are scheduled during June and July to recognize the 15-year anniversary of Slovenia’s independence and asked for the support of all Federation members. Some of the events include an art exhibition display in the Cleveland City Hall rotunda, a steak roast at Slovenska Pristava, a Captains’ baseball game, a mass at St. Vitus followed by food and music at the St. Clair home. Each home agreed to purchase banners supporting the celebrations. The West Park home reported the Friday night dances are doing very well and that they are busy painting and making some repairs for the AMLA convention scheduled for May. E. 80th reported they held their very popular Moonlight Bowing Event on May 20. This is one of the events generating needed funds to keep the hall open. Holmes Avenue stated the their Pensioners group (aka Recycled Teenagers') meet the second Wednesday of each month. These Pensioners are very active and they all love the wingdings prepared by John Plutt and John Hozjan. Waterloo reported its public bar was ‘going at a record pace ’ and the hall is almost completely booked. More than 500 people attended a fundraiser fora 16-year-old boy who had cancer. Fairport Harbor reported twenty teams are competing in its summer balina league that started May 12. Recher Hall home reported its Tuesday and Thursday balina leagues were scheduled to start playing the first week of June. JULY 2006 (Meeting hosted by American Slovenian Club, Fairport Harbor) Executive Secretary Patricia Ipavec-Clark opened the meeting with a prayer for our late president Robert Royer who had unexpectedly passed away in June. He was a strong supporter of the Federation and sorely missed by both the Federation and members of the West Park Home. Due to Rob’s passing, the membership formalized a succession plan in the event of the death of the President, which is - If the Federation President dies, or becomes totally incapacitated, while in office, the P' Vice President will become President and the 2nd Vice President will become the I" Vice President. An election will be held to elect a 2nd Vice President. Anthony Mannion assumed the presidency for a two-year (2006-2007) period; Edward Gabrosek became 1st vice president and Steve Zalar (Board president, Fairport Harbor) was elected 2"d vice president. Recording/Correspondence Secretary Nancy Vasilko reported the Federation received a generous donation bequeathed by Ella Samanich. A discussion was held regarding the duties of the officers, and the executive committee was assigned to make a formal report at the next meeting. SEPTEMBER 2006 (Meeting hosted by West Park Home) President Anthony Mannion announced that American Publishing Co. would publish the 2007 awards tabloid. Barberton reported it applied for grants from AMLA and the Frances and Jane S. Lausche Foundation. They reported the ballroom is now in need of repair and the estimated cost is $3,500. Fairport Harbor reported it held its annual Andy/Bucky balina tournament, a popular event that is open to nonmembers. The cost is $ 10 per person and includes prize money, food and refreshments. Recher reported the Tuesday and Thursday night balina leagues held their banquet at the hall. The 2006 league champions were our recording/correspondence secretary’s team - Nancy Vasilko, John Vasilko, Paula Udovič, and Paul Yanchar. E. 80,h held its annual rummage sale on Sept. 7, 8, and 9. This is a good way to purge some of those household items you no longer use or need. Call the hall if you have items you would like to donate. The annual Wine Tasting Festival will be held on September 23. The $15 per person cost includes wine samples, fruit, cheeses & crackers, homemade hors d’oeuvres with music by A1 Ballistelli. Holmes held a ‘Night at the Races’ on September 10. For a $10 donation you get to name a horse and you can sponsor a race for $20. Cont. page 31 Congratulations to your 2007 Honorees! Paid for by the Voinovich for Senate Campaign Committee, 216-502-0040 George V. Voinovich United States Senator “Show me someone who is proud of their ethnic heritage and I’ll show you a great American.” Ameriška Domovina, Federation of Slovenian National Homes Section, March 15,2007 Ameriška Domovina. Federation of Slovenian National Homes Section. March 15,2007 «1 4: Congratulations & Best Wishes j J'rank JCoreCec <\ «u; Slovenian Society Home Man of the Year & Our Member From the LOYALITES LODGE #158 SNPJ r ► ► ► ► ► ► ► ► ► ► ► ► ►' ► ► ► ► ► ► ► a I i I CONGRATULATIONS FRANK KORELEC EUCLID SLOVENIAN MEN’S CLUB UClClBlCmiElKlBlClClBlClClElKklfcalElClBfclElBkJlElBlEklklklE I | tji-V-iLii-V: vuve/v u D u u 'j o v u u ^ CONGRATULATIONS Frank Korelec Slovenian Society Home Board of Directors Henry Kapel Donna Helmecy Bob Johns Fran Schmidt Frank Korelec Debbie Brazalovic Karen O’Donnell Richard Tomsic Kathy Gipson Dawn Kotnik Jim Sevier i ■. i l—■ L. P CONGRATULATIONS FRANK KORELEC THE LADIES AUXILIARY OF THE SLOVENIAN SOCIETY HOME ♦ ♦ ♦ V ♦ ♦ ♦ iS~V✓" Congratulations Honoree of the Year Frank Korelec From Bill and Ethel Kovach 2006 started off with a bang. We had our New Year’s Day Jam Session, thanks to Mark Habat and fellow musicians. What a great time - food, beverages, and great music! Music continued in the clubroom once a month through June, but we were forced to discontinue the music. It was a hard decision to make, as we all love and miss it. March found the Clubroom Employees, Ladies Auxiliary, and Board members working together on a stuffed cabbage dinner in the clubroom, to celebrate Chris Novak and Kathy Hlad being "Women of the Year”. The Board held their annual Easter Buffet to thank our membership for their support in April. The Ladies Auxiliary also held their annual reverse raffle, with over 200 in attendance. As usual, everyone enjoyed themselves, including those that didn’t win. George Knaus held his birthday party in May at the hall and graciously donated the proceeds from the bar. We also had our annual Congratulations FRANK KORELEC Euclid Slovenian Home, ‘Rechar’ Man Of The Year 2007 Mike & Evelyn Pipoly i B>est Wishes And Congratulations ! F ranic korelec Slovenian Women’s (Jnic Brandi #1 + T ▼ TvVvVVV-. VvTVT I 1 ◄ 4 to our member ^ ◄ ► Congratulations ► ► ► ► ► Frahil KoreCcc * ► j ◄ ► « ► Zumberak Lodge ^ ► No. 859 ► Creation Fraternal ◄ Union ^ 1 <4 Y HOME YEAR AT A GLANCE Memorial Day tribute. With the help of the Euclid Vets we have a beautiful ceremony to salute all our veterans, followed by breakfast for all in attendance. In November, we had two jam sessions over the Thanksgiving weekend, one on Wednesday, thanks to Mark Habat and another after the awards show on Saturday. It was great to see so many people attending both. Kathy Gipson is our new fish fry cook on Friday's in the Clubroom. In addition to the favorite fish fry menu, Kathy offers a special each and every week, with serving from noon to 8:00 p.m. She also held a Christmas buffet in December with Jerry Suhar entertaining. The Hunters Haven Hunting & Fishing Club held two steak roasts in the clubroom this past year. Talk about a great meal, wow! We have also held a Christmas buffet, pot luck parties, two balinca leagues, bus trips and our Tuesday night social is still going strong. Kathy Gipson provides great food every Tuesday night for this event. Our hall bookings now include not only the usual meetings and weddings, but also bingo, wresting, the Society for Creative Anachronisms and the Slovenian Genealogy Society. In 2006 we had to say farewell to longtime recording secretary, Marion Bocian, who was forced to retire due to health reasons. Board member Mary Frank will also be sadly missed as she passed away last March. We would like to thank our staff which includes: Office Manager, Karen O’Donnell; Custodian, Frances Gašperšič; Maintenance, Luddie Smrdel; and Clubroom Manager, Tom Ashcroft; clubroom bartenders, Debbie Galasky, Maggie Franko, Bob and Beverly Kravos and Dawn Kotnik and the Ladies Auxiliary. Without everyone’s cooperation none of these activities would have been possible. C ongratulationS Frank Korelec Recher Slovenian Home 2007 Man-of-the-Year from The Officers and Members of Fairport Slovenian Retirees Are Proud You're Part of our Team ▲ ▲ ▲ A.NAAAAAAAAAA J Congratulations to Frank Korelec and all the 2007 Honorees! Dan Cosic Funeral Home 28890 Chardon Rd. Willoughby Hills, OH 440-944-8400 Slovenian Family Owned and Operated by Dan Cosic and Joe Zevnik Licensed Directors Our Friendly Chauffeur FRANK J. KORELEC I was born on September 10, 1934 at home in Cleveland, Ohio to Edward and Martha Korelec. Mom came to the United States with her sister Anna in 1925 and moved into a house in Kurja Vas on 55th and Lake Court. My brother Henry, (deceased) and I grew up in that truly Slovenian neighborhood. I attended Standard Elementary School, Wilson Junior High School, and East High School. During my school years, I participated in basketball, baseball, and football and won the city championship in volleyball >n 1950. During my high school years, friends Bill Tomsick, John "Jumbo" Kozlevchar, Sonny Kuzman and Mario "Band Joe" Muniza and I formed a Slovenian band called the "Slovenian Airs". John and I both played the accordion. We performed at many of fhe St. Clair and Collinwood establishments for a very reasonable fee of $5.00 for four hours plus one pop. Everyone had a good time and good old fashion Slovenian fun at these events. Heartfelt Congratulations Frank From Sister-In-Law Diana Jansen Congratulations Frank Korelec Slovenian Society Home i Man of the Year Teeny & Jackie Ulle - -7------riflfl ....................j Congratulations to F ranic |<^orelec L rom I Menry Kapel J SAXON j CATERING Large and Small Parties Funeral Luncheons 746 East 200th Street l Euclid, OH 44119 ; Phone or Fax: 216-481 9452 : After high school, I started my working career at Viking Steel Company on London Road & St. Clair as a Crain operator and later became foreman. For the teamsters, I became a Union representative, later the vice president then president of Union Local #422. I married Laverne Graham (deceased) in June of 1958 and have two children Cheryl Ann (Bob) and Jeffery (Becky). From these children, I have two grandchildren, Lee Ann and Justin. 1 married my current LOVE, Ruth Hodakievic on February 2, 1980. With this marriage, I inherited two sons and a daughter, Craig (Julie Ann), Michael and Marsha Gale. I now have four additional grandchildren, Ann, Katherine, Courtney and Jeremy and one great granddaughter Isabella. I am the Vice-President of the Slovenian Society Home Board of Directors (Recher Hall). I have held this position for the past four years. I also provide bartenders for events in the banquet halls. I co-chair handling refreshments for the Euclid Slovenian Pensioners and belong to the Holmes Avenue Pensioners (HAP - recycled teenagers) where I am also their refreshment co-chairman. I belong to the Fairport Pensioners, am the member of SNPJ Loyal ites, Lodge #158, the Euclid Slovenian Men's Club, and the Knights of Columbus, Chapter #5405, Wickliffe. As a professional hearse and limousine driver, I had the opportunity to drive for President Regan's motorcade and his staff. I have also driven in the entourage for former President of Slovenia, Milan Kucan, and Dr. Zvone Žigon our new consulate general and his wife Irena. I would like to convey many thanks to the Slovenian Society Home Board of Directors for honoring me as their 2007 Man of the Year and congratulations to all Honorees remembered today. Don't forget, for your last polka ride, remember to call Frank. FALLA, PA SE VED MO! CONGT^ATaLATIONP To the Best Grandpa in the World LOVE, Anne, Katie, Courtney, Justin, Jeremy, LeAnne and Isabella a CoHffrcLtadcLtioKS BROTHER FRAN/C oft CoTcmlms k/ioi/iftfte CotutciA #5405 *************** **★*★★********'*****'* ★I ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Officers and Members of The Slovenian Pensioners Club of Euclid, OHIO Send Congratulations to our member and Honoree Frasih Kcrreleo We meet the FIRST WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH s it' ★ it ★ it it ★i it it it *! ★ it ★ ★ ★ ★ *★*★★★★★★★************************* FRANK J. KORELEC V V Z CONQUATtlLATlONS z l FRJWX * £ “7b T'fte Lave of ^ J My Life” * v v v Vour 'Wife, * v 'Ruth v v v - '■ s -1 ■ 1- -u !r Congratulations Frank Korelec From JUTARNJA ZORA Lodge 337 CFU V* %. % n % % % % .IS Congratulations & Best Wishes Uncle Frank Love, Your Nephew Danny Jansen % % % % % % % % % % % Ameriška Domovina. Federation of Slovenian National Homes Section, March 15,2! 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Honorees SLOVENIAN AMERICAN NATIONAL ART GDI LD Congratulations and Best Wishes June and Jim Slapnik Bar Keepers in San Juan, Natives in St. Thomas, Laundry service on Carnival Ships, Cannibals on Antiqua & British Virgins on Tortola I I FRANK KORELEC Slovenian Society Home ( Man of the Year Fran Schmidt Volunteers don't get paid Not because they are worthless But because they are priceless!! Congratulations FRANK KORELEC From Kathy Gipson & Staff of “Element of Taste” See you at Fish Fry, Friday Nights Slovenian Society Home - Clubroom CONGRATULATIONS ADOLPH KOCIN COLLINWOOD SLOVENIAN HOME MAN OF THE YEAR 2007 FRANK KORELEC EUCLID SLOVENIAN HOME MAN OF THE YEAR 2007 FROM YOUR MEMBERS & FRIENDS OF THE HOLMES AVENUE PENSIONERS. (RECYCLED TEENAGERS) Coming Events Annual Picnic Wednesday July 11, 2007 COF^RATULMlONS Frank J. Korelec 2007 Slovenian Society Home Man of the Year Cleveland Auto Livery, Inc. 10802 Cedar Avenue Cleveland, OH 44106 (216) 421-1101 Since 1922 Congratulations frank Kor^l^e 2007 §loV(znian eociszty tiomp Mein of tho yoar Jim & June Slapnik J&jt God Bless You For Your Many Years Of Service And Encouragement For Our Collinwood Slovenian Home. CONGRATULATIONS 2007 HONOREE ADOLPH KOCIH From Fr. John Kumse & The Parish Community Of St. Mary’s Collinwood, Holmes Ave. Cleveland, Ohio CoHgratiiCatioHS ADOLPH “STASH" KOCIN Collinwood Slovenian Home Honoree 2007. BRON KG'S DRIVE-IN BEVERAGE 510 E. 200th Street, Euclid, OH 44119 (216)531-8844 CONGRATULATIONS Collinwood Slovenian Home Man Of The Year 2007 ADOLPH KOCIN Mike & Joyce Segulin CONGRATULATIONS Collinwood Slovenian Home Honoree 2007 Adolph “Stash” Kocin ^ofjeut Congratulations ADOLPH KOCIN Collinwood Slovenian Home Man Of The Year 2007. Best Of Luck & God Bless Always. JENNIE TUMA Collinwood Slovenian Home Society 2006 The members of the Board Of Directors v',ere Ann Dagg, John & Jane Hozjan, Arlene Martin, Deanna Miklich, Evelyn & Mike Hpoly, John & Alba Plutt, Mary Podlogar, Steve & Karen Richard, Joyce Segulin, Jennie Tuma, Tom Urankar, Richard Zgrabik. Many THANKS to each of you for your help, time and cooperation. In January after our Pensioners (Recycled Teenagers) Meeting, we held an afternoon ^ing Ding Brunch in the Clubroom. Ken Zalar, Kathy Hlad, Norm Kobal and other Musicians entertained everyone and all had a 8°od time. Our Wing Ding Brunches are held two to three times throughout the year, formally after the Recycled Teenagers Nieetings. On Sunday, February 5, 2006 we had our Annual Shareholders Meeting. Delegates we elected for the next two years. Our hall was the Host Hall for the Man and Ionian of the Year Banquet. We stayed in t^e kitchen after the dinner and sold all ol the leftover food. Our bartenders served on the tast shift. Jim Slapnik donated $100.00 to each of the Slovenian Halls. Thanks Jim for y°ur thoughtfulness. A Spaghetti Dinner was held in March to honor our Woman of the Year, Helen ^ozlevchar. Spaghetti and cavetelli with ■Neatballs and sausage were served with cake for dessert. Everyone had a good time. hi April, we ventured into a Card Party Social Affair with many gifts and a beautiful 'Vreath with all the lucky winners. Everyone er*joyed themselves with many different §aines. Back by popular demand, our annual rcaktast was held on July 30, with eggs, Sausage, bacon, hash browns, juice, toast and c°ffee. Everyone enjoyed the food and we had a hui filled affair. Day at the Races was held on September 10. e served hot dogs with chili, chips and cake. he betting windows were kept busy all afternoon as everyone placed their bets. Jim Krann did a great job running the tapes of the races. All had a great time trying to outbid one another on the race where you bid to purchase the winning horse. Cheers, and more cheers went up as each race was run. Another fun filled day was had by all. The Music Fest was held on October 14, honoring Mark and Wayne Habat. Many thanks to the Musicians from the greater Cleveland and Pennsylvania area that participated in honoring these two wonderful musicians. Tony Petkovšek did a fantastic job as our emcee. Mark and Wayne were presented with a plaque form the Collinwood Slovenian Hall and Mike Polenšek presented them with a resolution from the City of Cleveland. We continue to hold our raffles every other month (3rd Friday) as another source of income. Again, our Wing Dings continue to be very popular and we are so very lucky to have Ken Zalar and Kathy Hlad provide music for our enjoyment as we listen, sing, drink and make our cash register ring. Rich Zgrabik did a beautiful job of cleaning the Clubroom and First floor hall. They look terrific. Our hall rentals are fair so we hope to keep going and hope for a good 2007. Arlene Martin will be returning as our Clubroom Manager. Back by popular demand. We THANK all of our many helpers for giving of their time and talents during the year. Congratulation to Robert (Bob) Doglan Federation Man of the Year, Geraldine Trebets Federation Woman of the Year 2007 and to all the 2007 Hall Honorees. Last but not least, Congratulation to our 2007 Honoree Adolph “Stash” Kocin. HVALA LEPA, PA SA VED MO. £Ve.Ujn fxyoly - fruifynt CONGRATULATIONS FROM SAN DIEGO ADOLPH “UNCLE STASH9’ KOCIN COLLINWOOD SLOVENIAN HOME MAN OF THE YEAR 2007 YOU’RE OUR FAVORITE EVERY YEAR. WisJu, Stfafatie, SttzoMne £ Jarred CONGRATULATIONS ADOLPH KOCIN COLLINWOOD SLOVENIAN HOME MAN OF THE YEAR 2007 tftang (fkank fox. alLypux Ouppoxt. Frcm ST. MARY'S HOLY NAME SOCIETY OF COLLINWOOD CONGRATULATIONS Adolph fvccin COLLINWOOD SLOVENIAN HOME MAN OF THE YEAR 2007. rrcm ST. MARY'S COLLINWOOD SENIORS CONGRATULATIONS ADOLPH KOCIN HONOREE OF THE YEAR 2007. Ve&Cj recces Tony £r VeesMCkXichs Joh*v& Albeoplutt Mary Podlogar FROM YOUR FRIENDS AT THE SLOVENIAN HOME CONGRATULATIONS ADOLPH KOCIN Collinwood Slovenian Home Honoree 2007. DOMESTIC & FOREIGN AUTO BODY 17017 ST. CLAIR AVE., CLEVELAND, OH 44110 Joe & Donna Zovko (216)481-8696 Ameriška Domovina, Federation of Slovenian National Homes Section, March 15,2i :h 15,21 o Collinwood Slovenian Home Patron Ads ADOLPH ‘STASH” KOCIN, 2007 HONOREE Arky & AI = Blatnik, Mary C. 5 Bolivar, Christopher ^ Bolivar, Larry | Cawley, Katherine E Chermely, Chris & Joan J Dagg, Ann S. z Decker, Sandi | Dular, Milan & Marie > Figer, Frank M. ^ Gerich, Gooch | Gerichski, Stan š dicker, Ed. & Ollie -g Goričan, Mike ‘ti Grace, Dee De | Grif, Norma | Hart, Jeff ^ Hart, Joseph | Hlad, Kathy Ji Hozjan, Jane Hozjan, John Hribar, Ruth Hughes, Jennifer Jamison, Bob Jamison, Jo Ann Kajfesk, Matt & Fran Kajfez, Matt & Fran Kalin, Vida Klemenčič, Joe & Frances Knezevic, Pete, & Terry Koenig, Lou Korelec, Frank & Ruth Kosten, Frank Kovach, Bill Kovach, Ethel Kozlevchar, John & Helen Lozic, Zouk Miklich, Tony & Dee Mikolič, Thomas Moze, Tony & Kay Mramor, Jennie Nardi, Ron Nardi, Ronnie Ourednik, Alice Pavšek, Dan Pavšek, Helen Pipoly, Evelyn Pipoly Mike Plutt, John & Alba Podboy, Ester Podlogar, Mary Richard, Karen Richard, Steve Sadar, Frank Saletel, Marge Sandford, Leah Sechnick, Frank & Grace Segulin, Joyce & Mike Skarbez, Hank Skarbez, Vicki Slapnick, Jim & June Spendal, Tony & Dorothy Swartz & Kebe Tamazic, Paul Tarbush, Amilio Tolar, Tony Tomazic, David F. Tramte, Joe Tuma, Jennie Ulle, Jackie Ulle, Teeny Urankar, Frank Vesel, Skippy Zabukovec, Matt Zak, Vida Zalar, Ken Zerinc, Frank Zernic, Eleanor Zgrabik, Rich Ziats, Teresa Žnidar, Gary CONGRATULATIONS GRANDPA KOCIN COLLINWOOD SLOVENIAN HOME MAN OF THE YEAR 2007 ¥**¥ LOVfe ALWAYS yy VV JENNY CHRIS, MELANIE JOE, SUZANNE JEFF, HOLLIE MICHAEL, JENNY BRIAN, AMANDA MELISSA, LINDSEY KYLE, REID CONGRATULATIONS ADOLPH COLLINWOOD SLOVENIAN HOME MAN OF THE YEAR 2007 plaques 'Bij Paulich c/rop files Jr (Pfcwards specialties 1695 Joseph Lloyd Parkway Willoughby, OH 44094 (440) 954-6600 Congratulations ADOLPH "STASH" KOCIN Collinwood Slovenian Home, Man Of The Year 2007 God Bless You, Mike & Evlyn Pipoly Cpngxatu/ation* Adolph “Stash" KOCIN Collinwood Slovenian Home Honoree 2007. 0L & *3) cwtAa^e Open: Tuei.-Sat 8 AM to 6 PM 15714 Waterloo Road Cleveland, OH 44110 (216)692-1832 go* & tputol^uzak CONGRATULATIONS Collinwood Slovenian Home Man Of The Year 2007 ADOLPH KOCIN You Are My Man “EVERY YEAR” CONGRATULATIONS STASH Collinwood Slovenian Home Man Of The Year 2007 Megan Arky Jim Congratulations ADOLPH KOCIN Collinwood Slovenian Home Man Of The Year 2007. Best Of Luck & God Bless Always. Teeny & Jackie Ulle ’CpngtatulatLon* Adolph KOCIN Collinwood Slovenian Home Honoree 2007 Big Bouquet Florist 480 East 200th Street Euclid, OH 44119 (216) 486-4343 £a**m CONGRATULATIONS ADOLPH “stash-KOCIN COLLINWOOD SLOVENIAN HOME MAN OF THE YEAR 2007. FRIENDS AT THE COLLINWOOD SLOVENIAN HOME T T CMJBKOOM T T PARTY TIME!! CONGRATULATIONS ndolpH "Stash” KOCIN COLLINWOOD SLOVENIAN HOME MAN OF THE YEAR 2007 T FROM YOUR PARTYFRIFNDS T T T T I’LL HAVE ONE MORE ! T T T Frank & Ruth Korelec John & Helen Kozlevchar Ed. & Ruth Morel Tony & Dorothy Spendal CONGRATULATIONS ADOLPH KOCIN COLLINWOOD SLOVENIAN HOME MAN OF THE YEAR 2007. “Always Open” LINCOLN SUNOCO AUTO CARE CENTER 29200 Euclid Avenue Wlckliffe, OH 44092 CovitiiAčiAza (440) 943-0009 COLLINWOOD SLOVENIAN HOME BOARD OF DIRECTORS CONGRATULATES ADOLPH KOCIN HONOREE 2007 OFFICEW8 Evelyn Pipoly - Prosidont John Hozjan - Vico President Joyce Segulin - Treasurer/Financial Sacratary Jannla Tuma - Recording Secretary Karan Richard • Corraspending Sacratary AUDITORS Mlchaal Pipoly, Jim Krann, Rich Zgrabik ALTERNATE AUDITOR Arlana Martin HOUSE COMMITTEE Rich Zgrabik, Chalrparson John Hozjan, Tom Urankar And Othar Diractora As Naadad. DIRECTORS Ann Dagg, Janat Hozjan, Mary Podlogar, Stava Richard. LOVEABLE ADOLPH “STASH” KOCIN WITH HIS GRANDCHILDREN Adolph “Stash” Kocin is honored to be named Collinwood Slovenian Home Man Of The Year for 2007. Stash was the sixth of seven children born to Frank and Josephine Kocin and grew up in the family home on East 160th Street off of Holmes Avenue. He was born May 2, 1926, and attended St. Mary’s Collinwood Elementary School. After St. Mary’s sent him on his way, he managed to attend Cathedral Latin High School. High school was not to his liking, so to follow in his two big brothers footsteps; he ran away and joined the Navy at the age of 16! He trained at the Great Lakes Naval Training Base, and then shipped out to Little Creek Virginia to be trained in Amphibious Assault. At the time his brother Frank was serving in the Coast Guard aboard the SS Samuel Chase in the Atlantic, and brother Eddie was serving in the Army in the Pacific. Twice during his time ui the Navy he managed to join up with his brother Frank aboard his vessel. Stash was assigned to LST (Landing ship T anker) 375, and was a .crewmate on a LCVP (Landing Carrier, Vehicle/Personnel). He was involved in the Normandy Invasion and was wounded in the initial strike. He was sent to Weymouth, England for six Weeks for his convalescence. After his convalescence period, he was reassigned to his LST 375 unit for seven (7) months and then assigned to the Pacific Fleet out of Treasure Island, California. Thankfully that is where his Navy career ended. Adolph moved back home to the Collinwood area and got a job with General Electric. Being the typical Slovenian, he wanted to work even more, so he obtained a job at Eaton Corporation, Axle Division on East 140'1' Street. There he retired with 32 years of service. Adolph married Dolores (Dee) Vargo on September 27th, 1953. This almost didn’t happen since he had told Dee for months that he “couldn’t afford to marry her” and then showed up for a date with a new car! Dee got her man shortly after that! Dolores and Stash were married for 48 years, but sadly she died on December 5, 2000. Dee and Stash had four wonderful children, Kathie the oldest and some say the smartest, though her siblings ALWAYS questioned that. Kathie passed away January 21, 2005. Then came Barb two years later, she is the most like Slash’s mother. Very practical, stubborn, not to mention she is really able to stretch a dollar. The perfect Slovenian! Three years later came the baby girl Sandi. This one was always call the funny one. And also the one who decided to join the Army after high school because it sounded like fun. The baby and long awaited son arrived five years later. Gregg was tormented and teased by all of his sisters his entire life, and sought all the protection from this Mom, who was his biggest fan. All the four children have blessed Adolph with three husbands, eleven grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Summer you will find Stash camping with John and Helen Kozlevchar and all the gang at Hide-A-Way Lakes Campground in Ashtabula, Ohio and is the Master Chef for all the cooking events. He also enjoys traveling with his children wherever they take him. His favorite times are spent with all the Holmes Avenue Pensioners “Recycled Teenagers”. Adolph also has a standing appointment every Wednesday with Matt Zabukovec and the gang at the Collinwood Slovenian Home Clubroom. There he can be found solving all the important issues of the world. Just ask him. He served on the Board Of Directors for the Collinwood Slovenian Hall and is always available to assist at his favorite Hall whenever needed and helps the “Recycled Teenagers” as needed. Many THANKS to the Collinwood Slovenian Home Board of Directors for honoring him as their 2007 Man of the Year. And Congratulation to the 2007 Man and Woman of the Year and all the Slovenian halls Honorees. Hvala, Pa Se Ved Ma yfc . A i - v V ADOLPH KOCIN CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES Adolph Kocin US NAVY, NORMANDY BEACH 5 JUNE 1944. Collinwood Slovenian Home Man Of The Year 2007 OlS/t HERO FROM THE GREA TEW GENERA TION THA T EVER LIVED! From the next three generation of Protectors of American Freedom at any cost (The Kocin Military Family): CW5, Haydn G. Decker CW2. Christopher Bolivar S6T., Sandra M. Decker (Kocin) airman 1ST CLASS, Amanda S. Decker MACHINIST MATE, Lawrence Bolivar AS3, Gregg M. Kocin SPECIALIST 4, Joseph Hart S6T., Suzanne Hart G°d bless you for all you have done for all of us. čpngcatulatlonb » (ftll (Jion.o*.m ESPECIALLY Adolph “Stash” KOCIN Collinwood Slovenian Home Honoree 2007. WAYNE'S AUTO CARE 25700 Lakeland Blvd. Euclid, OH 44132 (216) 731-6986 CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES DAD n ADOLPH KOCIN Collinwood Slovenian Homes Man Of The Year 2007. YOUR ARE ALWAYS OUR “MAN Of the Year” Lov& Always 'Barb-, HCkes Sard!/, Haydn/ Larry, Greg#- Congratulations Adolph Kocin AND ALL HONOREES Collinwood Slovene No. 22 President-Tina Collins Vice Pres.- Joyce Segulin Rec. Sec - Stepl\anie Dagg Sec - Frank Koncilja Auditors: Theresa Dagg, Joyce Segulin, Stephanie Segulin, CONGRATULATIONS ADOLPH KOCIN COLLINWOOD SLOVENIAN HOME MAN OF THE YEAR 2007 FROM Sister-In-Law Zora Kocin Karen & Dave Deb & Ron Cher & Ray Eddie & Missy God Bless You Always! Ameriška Domovina. Federation of Slovenian National Homes Section, March 15.2007 Amenska Domovina, Federation of Slovenian National Homes 1 -T2 £ § CO Photography and FrameCanter C on^radulations to All llonorics *?'icutiitty. •NVrtllfRri •Cu-siom mailing •Hoaiem •Cou^n “AND MORE Award Winning Photography * High School Seniors * Families, Children, Weddings and more... 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FRI 10AM-6PM CLOSED SATURDAY 2007—Newburgh Patrons Dorothy Cabot Lou & Kathy Ferrante Joe Habjan Irene Hočevar Tony Kaplan Mae Kastelic Bob Lea Jo Lea Lefty & Mary Carolyn Leszka Anna Mae Mannion Don & Alma Manuszak Dorothy Laslocha Louise Merhar Joe & Dorothy Milavec Tom & Ethel Praznik Frank Pugley Al Resnik Mary Jane Slomkowski Mitzi Snacky Elsie Spellacy Mary Jane Stark Millie Stautihar Mimi Stibil Jo Walters Evelyn Yaro Kay Yuratovec Betty Zahler NEWBURGH, East 80th Busier Than Ever The year 2006 was a busy year for the Board of Directors and their many volunteers. Many functions were held throughout the year in order to keep our NASH going. There were six 50-50 Raffles with all volunteer workers. Clean up by John Hrovat, Frank Sadar, Tony Lausche, Ray Zabak, Paul Grill, Taverne Sadar, Joe Zak, Dee Hrovat and Marge Rys. Handymen are Jerry Cunningham, Joe Hrovat, Joe Zak, Frank Sadar and Tom Mannion. The ladies in the kitchen are Katie Kawczynski and girls, Olga Dorchak, Anna Mae Kostura and Dorothy Bishop. Al Resnik helps wherever needed. Willie Mannion tends bar and Tony Mannion is the man in charge. Our Lenten Fish Fry’s are headed by Jean Fortuna, Katie Kawczynski, Olga Sray, Mae Kastelic, Marge Rys and Mary Jane Stark (they begin the prep work). On Fridays, they are assisted by Olga Dorchak, Dee Hrovat, Taverne Sadar, Art and Florence Zanutic, Sarah, Christine and Kaitlin Kawczynski. The Mothers Day Brunch is a great event. Most of the work is done by the Kawczynski’s, Mannion’s and Pozarelli’s. The Board of Directors help where needed. The Rummage Sale is held in the fall. This takes many hours to prepare and a lot of work. The St. Lawrence ladies and men help greatly! Eva and Walter Kisley, Millie Stautihar, Lois Sever, as well as Frank and Clara Hrovat, Marge Rys, Tony and Elaine Peskar, Olga Dorchak, Dorothy Bishop and Tony Kaplan (Kappy). The Wine and Cheese Party is another terrific event usually held in September. This, too, requires a lot of work and has many volunteers headed by Florence Mirtel who always did a great job! The St. Lawrence School Reunion and Dance with Mass proceeding at St. Lawrence Church is another event held in the fall. Tony Peskar, our Man of the Year chairs this event, which is fun for all. Another fall event is the Annual Clam Bake and Steak Dinner, which has been held for 32 years. Maple Hts. Catering caters this event. And, as always, does a fantastic job! A Night at the Races is another popular event chaired by Tony Mannion. Two of these are held per year. This is a great evening out to have fun and socialize with friends. Bowling?? This is Tony Mannion’s bag! Tony is in charge of the Bowling Alley. We have traveling leagues and sponsor many Moonlight Bowling events. The cost of Moonlight Bowling is $30.00 per couple, which includes fun bowling, a delicious home-cooked meal and prizes. This is a fun Saturday night out enjoyed by all. Tony also has birthday bowling parties, Razzle Dazzle sponsored by AMLA #45 Modern Crusaders, as well as KSKJ Christmas bowling parties. The bar is open every first Friday of the month. We can provide for Birthday parties. Communion parties and many other events. Have a question? Contact Tony Mannion. In 2006, a true supporter of the NASH, Joe (Sonny) Fortuna passed away. Joe was a past President, Vice President and Secretary. Joe ran many events in his time for the NASH. You could always count on Joe to be there. He was an avid bowler and involved in the Laurentians as well. Joe organized and started the St. Lawrence School Reunion Dance many years ago. Joe is missed by all. His favorite name to me was Sonny, the name we called him while we were growing up. His traditions continue through his family members who are strong supporters of our NASH. In 2006, we lost another supporter of our NASH, Florence Mirtel, she was on the Board of Directors for many years. Florence was always ready to help wherever needed. She always had tickets to sell, too. Florence was my partner at the ticket table and she was the promoter of the Wine and Cheese Festival. This was a tremendous undertaking, had many helpers, but still much to do. Florence, while being ill at the Wine and Cheese Festival in September, still did all that she could to make this event successful. Florence is sadly missed. She was active at St. Lawrence Church and also chaired the church’s Annual Picnic. Everyone does their part. It is getting harder and harder to manage the NASH. The bills don’t stop coming either. Without bowling, event rentals and other events, we would not be here. Needless to say, we wouldn’t be here without all of our volunteers. We THANK the people that support our events. We need new blood with new, fresh ideas and more people to attend our events. Lastly and most important, we recognize and applaud our Man of the Year, Tony Peskar. Tony and his wife Elaine are very active and supportive to our NASH and provide many hours of volunteer in whatever way they can. Tony will be honored at our hall on Sunday, June 3, 2007. For those interested in attending this event, please contact me for further information. Now that you have been caught up on the NEWS from the NASH, perhaps you will come and join us some time. You will be sure to have a great and memorable time! Na Svidenje, Anna Mae Mannion Congratulations and Best Wishes TONY PESKAR Ross & Janello Jacques & Your Mustang Football Family 10NY PESKAR • NEWBURGH'S MAN ON THE GO! > 3 Tony Peskar is honored and humbled to be the Man of the Year for the Slovenian National Home East 80’" (NASH). Tony grew up down the street from the NASH with his parents, John and Josephine (Zuponcic), his sisters, Josephine and Rosemary, and brothers John, Ray and Rich. Affectionately known as Tony Boy throughout the neighborhood, Tony has fond memories of delivering Holy Fire and Holy Water from St. Lawrence Church to the Tetas of the area during Easter and was also the Cleveland Press paper boy to many. Tony attended St. Lawrence School, Holy Name High School, Fenn College, Cuyahoga Community College and Cleveland State University. He retired from in 1999 from National City Bank after a career in data processing. Tony and his wife Elaine (Michalik) have been married for 35 years. They are proud and honored to share their anniversary date of April 29'h with Bishop Pevec who officiated at their wedding mass. They have three daughters, Mary, Elizabeth and Donna. Tony and his family moved to Strongsville in 1976 and have been very active in their community. Around town, Tony is known as the Bell Ringer or Coach Peskar. fhrough the years, Tony played baseball, basketball, softball and bowled on many KSKJ, AMLA, National City Bank and Laurentian Athletic Club teams. He is currently on the Strongsville High School football staff. Tony had been on the Board of Directors for the NASH for a number of years. Anyone that knows him knows that he always has a stack of tickets to sell for one fund raiser or another. He is eager to help with whatever job is asked of him at the NASH. Returning to his roots, Tony and his wife rejoined St. Lawrence Parish several years ago. The commute is rather long; however, his spirit has never diminished. He was instrumental in reviving the St. Lawrence School Reunion mass and dinner-dance held each fall for the past several years. It has been a labor of love for him to see so many of his classmates and friends reunited. Tony joined the Laurentian Athletic Club (LAC) in 1968. Tony has served as past ' president, vice president, secretary and treasurer for the LAC. Tony is currently a member of KSKJ, AMLA, St. Lawrence Holy Name Society, Newburgh-Maple Hts. Pensioners, Strongsville City Club and the American Cancer Society Relay for Life team. Tony enjoys polkas, camping, traveling, viewing high school sports, assisting with the Strongsville Special Olympics and the Mustang football program. He loves doing things with his family and spending the winter in Florida. Ask anyone he knows and they will tell you how much he enjoys eating Slovenian sausage and chicken liver dumpling soup. It doesn’t get any better than that! Tony is proud of his Slovenian heritage. He continues to remain close friends with his childhood buddies. Many of them still get together twice a month for breakfast and reminisce about stories of their youth. You can take the boy out of the neighborhood, but you can’t take the neighborhood out of the boy! ANTHONY J. PESKAR :nian National Homes Section, March 15.2007 Ameriška Domovina. Federation of Slovenian National Homes § to o s on Congratulations ‘MAN OF THE YEAR” TONYPESKAR Mayor Thomas P. Perciak City of Strongsville Paid for by Boosters for Perciak, John F. Ziegler, Treasurer 17889 Monterey Pine, Strongsville 44136 j Congratulations Tony! “Tony Boy” Louise A Tony Lausche jl Elaine & Tony Peskar Častilke in Veliko Sreče Florence & Art Zanutic In Metnory of the Peskar &. Michalik Families \ Tony A Elaine Congratulations Tony Peskar and all Honorees from KJ Catering Any And All Occasions Katie (440)842-9218 / Jean (440)526-8658 Thank you Slovenian National Home Board of Directors and its Members for the honor to represent you. Thanks to all who contribute to the success of the NASH. Please continue to SUPPORT the NASH and its events. 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TOM WINTER Congratulations to: All Slovenian National Home Honorees Tony and Elaine Peskar In Loving Memory Of Andrew & Agnes Zagar Bill Zagar & Denise Price Congratulations TONY! Agnes and Ray Zabak CONGRATULATIONS TO Tony Peskar James A. Slapnik, Jr. 650 E. 185th Street Cleveland, OH 44119 (216) 531-7887 BRIDAL BOUQUETS FUNERAL WREATHS Cut Flowers Slovenian - East 80th Lanes 3563 East 80th Street A FRIENDLY PLACE TO BOWL Birthday Parties or Special Occasions For Moonlight Bowling Parties call (216) 883-2963 FOOD - PRIZES - BOWLING The one & only Slovenian owned Alleys in the area. r j Congratulations I Tony Peskar I U Newburgh’s Honoree Q I Len & Bea Meljac I 1 ™ ™ i —-Ji Congratulations Tony Peskar! Man of the Year AMLA Lodge # 24 Queen of Peace Congratulations Tony Peskar 2007 Man of the Year! Joe & Nancy Novak and \ the Band Joe Novak & Friends Congratulations Tony Peskar HATS OFF TO OUR FA VOR1TE MAN OF THE YEAR Scarlett Orchids The Red Hat Society Strongsville Congratulations Tony Peskar Our Slovenian Man of the Year Laurentian Athletic Club Ameriška Domovina, Federation of Slovenian National Homes Section, March 15,2i Ameriška Domovina, Federation of Slovenian National Homes Section, March 15 2007 Congratulations and Best Wishes Charles T. Ipavec St. Clair Slovenian Man of the Year 2007 The Santino Family Ann, Bill, Patrick, Brian, Daniel, Brigid and the entire Cleary clan Congratulations and Best Wishes CHARLES T. IPAVEC Saint JAnn Church CHARLESI IPAVEC Congratulations and Best Wishes Stanley H. Adams & Family Congratulations and Best Wishes TO OUR "UNCLE" CHARLIE St. Clair Slovenian Man of the Year 2007 CHARLES T. IPAVEC Dave, Mary, David, Michael, Gabriel, Nathan. Miriam, Jacob, Grace & Ben Rossi Family Congratulations Charles T. Ipavec &AII Honorees ! ; Friends of the Slovenian National Home Dedicated to the Preservation of The Slovenian National Home Invites You to Become a Member Membership Per Year Lifetime Single $15.00 $1000.00 Family $25.00 $1200.00 Organization $40.00 $1500.00 Business $50.00 $1500.00 Donation _____________________j Name: _____________________________ Address:____________________________. City:_______________State:___Zip:__ Mail to: 6409 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland, Oh. 44103-1633 All Donations are Tax Deductible and Gratefully accepted V Blag Spomin IPAVEC Frank 1893-1962 Antonia 1896-1983 In Loving Memory WAGNER IPAVEC 1924-2002 In Liebevolle Erinnerung WAGNER Alfred 1893-1962 Louise 1896 -1974 Wife - Parents - Grandparents ■ Great-Grandparents Charles F. Ipavec Charles T. Ipavec Susan Erica Ipavec and Christina Patricia Ipavec Townsend S. and Patricia A. Ipavec Clarke Elizabeth Sutherland, Patricia Wagner, Katherine Townsend and Shannon Bryan Clarke For Charles T. Ipavec Family Is Important Charles Thomas Ipavec has been a life long resident of Cuyahoga County. The son of Ruth and Charles Ipavec, he grew up in Euclid, Ohio, and attended St Williams parochial school. In I960, the family moved to Cleveland Heights and Charles graduated from St. Ann parochial school. He graduated from Cathedral Latin High School and then attended Franciscan University in Steubenville, Ohio. He received an Associate Arts degree from Cuyahoga Community College. Charles then began a long career with the office of the Cuyahoga County Auditor and retired after twenty-nine and one half years with an additional five years of credited service. One of the highlights of Charles' career was when he assisted our fellow Slovenian, and now Senator, George V. Voinovich. Charles has two daughters, Susan Erica Ipavec Sturgill and Christina Patricia Ipavec. Both girls attended Beaumont High School and, while there, Charles was very active in the Beaumont Father's Club, where he served for six years, two of those in the position of vice president. Both his daughters now attend Ohio University in Athens, Ohio. Charles was delighted this past summer with the arrival of his grandchild, Charles Marion Sturgill. While his daughters were growing up, they were active in the Slovenian Junior Chorus Circle #2, and Charles has helped the fathers in the behind the scene activities. He is still active in supporting his nieces who attend. Charles is honored that the Slovenian National Home has bestowed this award to him and he will always treasure it. Charles spent many of his formative years visiting his grandparents, Antonia and Frank Ipavec, right here on St. Clair Avenue at the Double Eagle To Our Uncle St. Clair Slovenian Man of the Year 2007 Charles T. Ipavec WE ALL LOVE YOU THE QUARTET Elizabeth, Patricia, Katherine, Shannon and Reilly too! Congratulations and (Best Wishes Charles T. Ipavec St. Clair Slovenian Man of the Year 2007 Irene Parker Lizbeth & Sean & Madeleine Parker Gallop Bottling Company. Some of you may remember DEB ginger beer and Frosty root beer. Charles began volunteering at the Slovenian National Home on St. Clair over fifteen years ago, under the direction of John 'Pinky' Trinko and has been dedicated ever since. Charles has been a tremendous support to his family assisting his father Charles and his sister Patricia and brother-in-law, Townsend. His nieces Elizabeth, Patricia, Katherine and Shannon have benefited from his involvement in their lives. Charles loves to travel and visit new places. His interest began in the early 1950's when he went to visit his grandparents Louise and Alfred Wagner in California. He is a member of AMLA Blejsko Jezero No. 27, KSKJ Our Lady of Fatima No. 255, SNPJ Spartans No. 576, Slovenska Pristava, Slovenian Polka Hall of Fame, Friends of the Slovenian National Home, Slovenian American Heritage Foundation, Cathedral Latin Alumni Association and St. Ann Church. Congratiabons&Best Wishes Charlie Ipavec Ann & Brian Potter You ARE A GOOD MAN Charlie! Have a great day! Cecilia & 2$ob Bolgan CHARLES T. IPAVEC Congratulations and Best Wishes! We Love You and Very Proud of You DAD! Charles T. Ipavec (?/vU4ti#ui, Su&ut, 'IfatAott ottcL (tyonleo. Congratulations! We ’ re Very Proud of You! Charles T. Ipavec Katherine Patricia Charles F. Ipavec Elizabeth Shannon Ameriška Domovina, Federation of Slovenian National Homes Ameriška Domovina, Federation of Slovenian National Homes Section, March 15,2007 American Home Publishing Slovenian Morning Newspaper One Year Subscription at $35.00 Name: ^_________ A Productive Year Address: City:. State: Phone # Mail To: 6117 St. Clair Ave., Cleve., Ohio 44103 The Federation of Slovenian National Homes Thank the American Home for the printing of this publication Congratulations £■1 to all tlONO'Ree^ Cl Poland fudpration of !i>N>p>j Lodges President Joe Valencie Vice President Richard Tomsic Financial Secretary Sophie Matuch Treasurer Pat Nevar Auditors Dorothy Gorjup, Grace Marinch, and Helen Sumrada Congratulations Charles T. Ipavec 2007 Slovenian National Home Man of the Year Richard J Zele 2007 Slovenian Workmen’s Home Man of the Year Officers & Members of S.N.P.J. Spartans Lodge # 576 President Vice President Recording Secretary Secretary/ Treasurer Joe Novak Joe Monteleone Nancy Novak Louis J. Novak Auditors Dominic Monteleone, Ken Kleinhenz & Antoinette Thomey Shamrocks and Sheillelaghs We’re tippin’ our hat to you, It’s a great day for the Irish and the Slovenians, too! LOVE Patricia Ann LoPresti Aunt Frances LoPresti Koral Bonnie J. Matthew Congratulations All Honorees S: j Sheliga Drug, Inc. 6025 81 Clair Ave. Cleveland, Ohio 44103 216-431-1035 Monday - Saturday 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sunday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. We’re Your Full Service Store The Slovenian National Home (SND) on St. Clair had an exciting year in 2006. The SND experienced the busiest year of rentals in the past twenty years! Our advertising campaigns paid off and the commitment of the staff resulted in a large amount of bookings. Our annual fish fries, raffles, Nite at the Races, Jam Session and Friends brunch were all successful events. We were honored to have Fantje Na Vasi and Kres Folklore dancers perform at the Friends annual brunch. In 2006, the Cleveland Slovenian Community displayed a commitment and an openness to work together. It was truly refreshing! The SND worked with St. Vitus Slovenian Language School and together held a “Night at the Races”. The event attracted over 400 people and the proceeds were split between the two groups. It was so successful that it will be an annual event, this year on April 20. The biggest display of cooperation with the Slovenian Community was the “Cleveland Slovenian Days Celebration” in June honoring the 15 years of Slovenia’s independence. Cleveland Slovenian singing groups participated in the program on June 25. The special guest appearance of the Slovenski Octet from Slovenia was a hit. The lower hall exhibited a cultural display of different regions in Slovenia. Over 1000 people attended! Hosting the Prime Minister from Slovenia, Janez Janša, during his visit to the United States, honored our hall. We left a memorable impression upon the Slovenian Delegation. Secret Service personnel from both the U.S and Slovenia were amazed with everyone’s cooperative efforts. We are happy to honor Charles T. Ipavec as our Slovenian Man of the Year. Charles is a dedicated volunteer and always willing to help. Congratulations! Following the month long celebration of “Cleveland Congratulations & Best Wishes A St. Clair Pensioners Club Join Us The Third Thursday in The KenikRoom Slovenian Days”, the committee continued to meet and develop a universal web site for all Slovenian organizations. This will be an ongoing project through 2007. Work on the parking lot project is scheduled to begin in May. The most exciting news in 2006, were discussions of the Slovenian Community to develop a museum, archive and art gallery. We are extremely honored that the St. Clair Slovenian National Home has been identified as the likely home of this museum. The large amount of Slovenians who first settled in the St. Clair neighborhood makes this location both logical and appropriate. The scope and size of this complex, plus the costs of converting some areas, made the SND an ideal choice! This project will be a great boost to the St. Clair neighborhood and the Slovenian Community in general. Completion is expected to take 3-5 years. Greetings All Honorees 2007 3ob & Gerri Hopkins Congratulations Charlie &MHonorees Larry Kočevar BEAUMONT SCHOOL Congratulations 2007 Slovenian Man of the Year Charles T. Ipavec and All Honorees A tradition of Ursuline education since 1850 Our Mission: Beaumont, a Catholic school in the Ursuline tradition, educates women for life, leadership and service Congratulations and Best Wishes St. Clair Slovenian Man of the Year 2007 Charles T. Ipavec Love, Your Qood Triends, Gaye G Weigand Wendy N. Weigand Tony & Susan Kurtz Mark & Kristen Mitchner Sean & Kathryn O’Reilly And Families CONGRATULATIONS ALL HONOREES & Our Man of the Year 2007 Charles T. Ipavec BOARD OF DIRECTORS SLOVENIAN NATIONAL HOME 6417 St. dCaOi rLvenue dtevetaud, Ohio- 44103 LUP p n nfrrTiiTnflTi flHKfiHHKi 7 Financial Gifts to Federation Provide Critical Support The Federation of Slovenian National Homes has announced a plan to encourage Slovenians to financially support any one of the eight homes that comprise the Federation. “Many of our homes are faced with serious financial problems that endanger their future existence,” says Anthony Mannion, Federation president. “Financial support from the Slovenian community or trom children of past home members will help alleviate some of these concerns.” Mannion says support could include a direct financial gift or the designation of a home as a beneficiary in a will or an insurance policy. “Each home is pledged to acknowledge all gifts and detail how the gift will be used to support the home,” Mannion says. In 2006, the Federation was advised it was the recipient of a generous financial gift from the estate of Mrs. Ella Samanich, who passed away earlier that year. Mrs. Samanich was active and a great supporter °f the various Slovenian Homes especially St. Clair and West Park. She had a long time involvement with SNPJ and was a iaithful attendee at many Slovenian functions through out the community. “In addition to financial support, our homes would be pleased to see past home uiembers and relatives of past members offer support though their involvement and volunteering to serve on various committees and projects,” Mannion adds. The homes include: American Slovenian Club 617 1/2 Third St. Fairport Harbor, Oh. 44077 Slovenian National Home 6409 St. Clair Ave. Cleveland, Oh. 44103 Slovenian Independent Society Home 70 14lh St. NW Barberton, Oh. 44203 West Park Slovenian Home 4583 W. 130"’ St. Cleveland, Oh. 44135 Collinwood Slovenian Home 15810 Holmes Ave. Cleveland, Oh. 44110 Slovenian Workmen’s Home 15335 Waterloo Rd. Cleveland, Oh. 44110 Slovenian Society Home 20713 Recher Ave. Euclid, Oh. 44119 East 80Ih Slovenian National Home 3563 E. 80lh St. Cleveland, Oh. 44105 O/Cp coK CO % T-rCcLciy bJLgfct, April/ 2.0, 2007 At Slovenian National Home 6417 St. Clair Avenue Call: 216-361-5115 $10.00 Per Person: 10 Color Video Races, Beer Soda, Buffet & Snacks Doors Open 6:30 PM - Post Time 7:30 PM 1.) NAME OF HORSE: OWNER’S NAME: 2.) NAME OF HORSE: OWNER’S NAME: DUMBER OF TICKETS:_________at $10.00 Each - TOTAL:_________ NUMBER OF HORSES: at $10.00 Each - TOTAL:_________ Make Check Payable to: Slovenian National Home 6409 St. Clair Ave. Cleveland, Ohio 44103 Name:______________________Address:________________________ State:______Zip Code:________ City:. Home Phone: Deadline for Horse Purchase April 9,2007 or until all races filled. Congratulations to the 2007 SLOVENIAN MEN & WOMEN of the Year Slovenian American Heritage Foundation Slovensko Ameriški Kulturni Svet Congratulations to the 2007 Federation of Slovenian National Homes Honorees Today's ... it's about LIFE FED. HISTORICAL NOTES 2007 Continued from Page 17 NOVEMBER 2006 (Meeting hosted by West Park Slovenian National Home) President Mannion reported that Florence Mirtel had passed away and asked that she be remembered in everyone’s prayers. Florence was on the E. 80Ih Street Board and a long-time Federation representative. The Federation approved a $100 donation to Bishop Pevec for his annual St. Nicholas mass. President Mannion announced that he would determine the duties of the Federation vice presidents, based on their individual talents and strengths. First Vice President Ed Gabrosek will be responsible for public relations and act as Federation historian. Duties of the newly elected 2nd vice president would be announced later. St. Clair said it would hdld its 16"' annual Thanksgiving week jam session, which attracts a large number of people from outside of Cleveland. That home will also host AMLA’s Christmas party. Recher said it was raffling a television set worth $800 in its clubroom. Barberton announced that it had begun a monthly spaghetti dinner to support its private club. Holmes, E. 80th and Fairport Harbor each held Clam Bakes that were well attended and proved profitable. They are a lot of work, but enjoyed by all. Fairport Harbor reported on the Amish Country bus trip. The cost was $25 and proved to be a fun as well as educational trip. JANUARY 2007 (Meeting hosted by Slovenian Society Home -Recher Avenue) Final preparations were discussed for the 2007 Federation Awards Banquet. Considerable discussion focused on fire suppression systems for hall kitchens and fire extinguishers. Holmes is organizing a 50/50 raffle to pay for a new system; St. Clair reported that its new extinguishers cost $300 each; and Recher Hall said it plans to re-do its kitchen. Waterloo reported its -November 18" Wine Tasting Event was a big success. The upper hall was transformed into a beautiful ballroom and everyone said the wine selection was excellent and the food delicious. A two-part story about the Federation and its homes appeared in the January 18 and 25 issues of the Euclid Sun Journal. Ameriška Domovina, Federation of Slovenian National Homes Section, March 15,2007 S\ove/,4 O n % Stanley Baucher lSati( ^ % v S Charles T. Ipavec ,^ove„. t ^ 1 Philip J. Hrvatin Socje, [p ^ s Frank J. Korelec Ionian of the Year Geraldine Trebets SVove«, ®° \ Anthony J. Peskar Vlorkiti', o 1 Richard J. Zele *5 o I /1 Utr- «T\ feoyi m Matija Plečnik stress and chaos on a day to day basis. Trying to take care of Matija at home despite one crisis after another. Working with homecare and taking him to radiation during those snowy days, setting up a hospital bed downstairs when he was increasingly too weak and too confused for the steps. Despite her and her kids best efforts, she had to re-admit him. He just kept getting worse. Linda gets the news on Valentine’s Day. The repeat MRI showed new tumors despite radiation. The doctors give her no hope. Linda does the most difficult and most caring and loving thing for her husband. Giving up hope for recovery, and now, preparing for death, she consents to hospice care. He is admitted to Hospice of the Western Reserve, room 115, on Valentine’s Day. It is hard to imagine how one deals with such a tragedy if one has not gone thru it. How difficult it was for the family to see their Ata, so quickly slipping away from them, confused, delusional and hallucinating, kicking and yelling and pulling at everything, refusing food and his medication, saying hurtful things, and not He only knows its beauty, And guides the shuttle which hold The threads so unattractive, As well as the threads of gold. Not till each loom is silent, And the shuttles cease to fly, Shall God reveal the pattern And explain the reason why. The dark threads were as needful In the weaver’s skillful hand As the threads of gold and silver For the pattern which He planned. —Author unknown recognizing them and pushing them away, when they wanted to love him the most. Maybe physical pain would be easier to bear. That dumb tumor, invading their Ata... squeezing out normal tissue and taking over that fine mind of a man with a heart of gold and hands of steel. The family had a chance to say good-bye as they watched their Ata slipping further away from them, as his symptoms were brought under more control. Fr. Božnar was able to prepare Matija spiritually for his final passage. Relatives and friends had a chance to tell their stories and offer support to Linda as they came to say good-bye. In less than two months the struggle was over. The dumb tumor won. God tapped Mr. Plečnik on the shoulder, and he was ready. St. Joseph and Jesus must have needed another carpenter for some remodeling. Maybe they’ll change the pearly gates to wood, was Linda’s thought. Matija and Linda were a unique team with a unique style, that worked well together and did so much good. Their hard work truly made a difference, not only in the Slovenian community, but the greater Cleveland community. From Camp Pristava crafts, scenery for Slovenska Šola plays, the countless fundraiser dinners, various parish needs, to St. Ignatius and Beaumont High School functions and all other good deeds seen only by God. An inspiration to us all. We are deeply grateful to both of you and your family. You truly made a difference. Mr. Plečnik, you were proof that life really does begin at fifty. You are a legend in your own time. The depth of your loss will be felt for a very long time. Rest in peace. (And HVALA LEPA for giving life to the husband of our daughter. —Apolonia and Joe Žakelj A younger Matija and Linda Plečnik with children Matija and Maria at St. Vitus auditorium. Nine-month-old Marko was at home with grandpa. 85% of Slovenians Support Euro from 18.8% of those questioned and the incumbent one received credit from 15.5% of those questioned, and 29% said they could not figure out who gets the credit. The survey also showed that 88.6% of the respondents had no trouble adjusting to the euro. The majority of those who had, encountered problems in calculating the exchange rate. The only real concern for those polled were potential price hikes (42.5%), with 83.4% of the respondents saying they experienced a price increase following the euro switch. They mainly blamed retailers (56.7%), while 22.3% put the blame on the government. Over half of those polled believe their purchasing power will remain the same with the new currency, while 36% fear it will drop.___ Over 85% of Slovenians had no troubles in bidding farewell to the tolar, their currency for over 15 years, according to the results of a survey published by the Ni-namedia polling agency on Wed., 14 Feb. The majority of the respondents (70.4%) labeled the January 1 euro switch as an important or very important event, while 5.5% described it as insignificant or very insignificant. The survey, carried out a month after the euro was adopted, also shows that 48.6% of those polled trust the euro more than they did the tolar, while 21.4% believe the tolar was more trustworthy currency. Asked about who should get the credit for the euro switch, 21.9% of the 1,000 respondents chose outgoing central bank governor Mitja Gaspari, who recently failed to convince the majority of MPs to confirm him for a second term at the helm of Banka Slovenija. The previous government meanwhile got the credit This article submitted by Philip J. Hrvatin. Enthusiasm is one of the most powerful engines of success. When you do a thing, do it with all your might. Put your whole soul into it. Stamp it with your own personality. Be active, be energetic, be enthusiastic and faithful, and you will accomplish your objective. Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.____________________ -Bob Mills (440) 602-5120 Fax (440) 602-5124 Zele & Zele Co., L.P.A. Ronald Zele, Scott J. Zele, Zachary F. Zele Attorneys-at-Law 38106 Third Street Willoughby, Ohio 44094 AMERIŠKA DOMOVINA, MARCH 15, 2007 AMERIŠKA DOMOVINA, MARCH 15, 2007 Mlakar Walks Down Memory Lane « by RAY MLAKAR I guess we can all give a sigh of relief for it appears that spring is just about here. Here is hoping we do not see snow until the 25lh of December and then just enough so Santa can ride his sleigh on it. I enjoy the recent articles by the father, Elmer, and son Philip Perme’s adventures through Canada and around Lake Erie. Goes without saying that when we are in strange territory, it does not take much to get lost. Without a doubt Canada does have some beautiful scenery that is beyond words and according to Philip, they have had their share of flies when one is trying to eat. I also enjoyed Rudy Pivik’s article in his working for the airlines but now as I recall his wife, Maria, also worked for the airlines. It goes without saying that Rudy was no slouch for when vacation time came, he went to work for a few weeks on the ships. It is something that Rudy’s love for ships was also passed on to his son, who also works on the big vessels. Who says you can’t see the world through a porthole. Back on March 6 I got an interesting call from a fellow Slovenian from the Collin-wood area and he stated that he has been following my articles and it seems we have some things in common. He was telling me that he had a GE refrigerator from 1935 I believe, that still runs like the day he got it, like a Timex. During the fall months they use it primarily to store apples for making the good old fashion Slovenian apple strudels. It just goes to show that he must have treated his refrigerator with tender loving care. He said he also took basic training at Camp Breckenridge and recalls the grass cutting details. Back in those days the Army had not advanced to lawn mowers for they had us and we had five lawn mowers on each hand. We were told to pull the grass at Happy Harry ground level but do not pull out the roots. All along I thought I was the first and only one that made Camp Breckenridge presentable without the talents of landscaping. It certainly was good talking to someone who traveled the same routes I did. I was surprised to learn from him that he did work for the American Home and Jim Debevec setting print way back when he was a young lad. I am sure that Jim would remember him, but with my memory, I forgot his name, but that is what happens to us old folks. ED NOTE: (Ray Stopar, perhaps.) Came across an article in a magazine that was interesting and it had to do with 1937. What can I say? Even though we were coming out of the recession, it seems the times were better than they are now. As an example, today the gasoline was selling for $2.57 a gallon and we have to pump it ourselves. Back in 1937, we paid 20 cents a gallon and they not only pumped the gas but checked under the hood, battery, radiator, tire pressure, then washed all your windows, front and back. In 1937 a man’s shirt ran $1.39 and a nurse’ uniform was $1. Large eggs were selling for 45 cents a dozen. Ground beef was 2 pounds for 25 cents, and potatoes cost 10 cents for 3 pounds. Best of all a first class postage stamp cost three cents and the daily newspaper was only two cents. Some of the things that came new on the market then was nylons, Spam, Kit Kat candy bars, Kraft macaroni and cheese, and Ragu spaghetti sauce. Last but not least, the shopping cart came on the market. Well, I think I will cut this column short this week for it is time I devote some time to cleaning the house or I will have to get a bulldozer in here. In the next column I will have a story which will touch your heart, a tear jerker and one that will show we do have an “All Loving, Caring God.” Well, we got to close with a few jokes. A man was giving a speech at his lodge meeting. He gets carried away and talks for two hours. Finally, he realizes what he has done and says, “I’m sorry I talked so long. I left my watch at home.” At the back of the room, someone shouts, “That’s no excuse, there’s a calendar right behind you.” Okay, one more for the road. After a young couple brought their new baby home, the wife suggested her husband try his hand at changing the diapers. “I’m busy,” he said. “I’ll do the next one.” The next time came around and she asked again. The husband looked puzzled. “I didn’t mean the next diaper,” he said, “I meant the next baby.” In closing May the good Lord bless and watch over all of you and keep you in good health. Remember to do unto others as you would have them do unto you. 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This humor is from Ray Mlakar If you put a woman on a pedestal and try to protect her from the rat race ... you’re a male chauvinist. If you stay home and do the housework... you’re a pansy. If you work too hard... there is never any time for her. If you don’t work hard enough... you’re a good for nothing bum. If she has a boring repetitive job with low pay... this is exploitation. If YOU have a boring repetitive job with low pay... you should get off your lazy behind and find something better. If you get a promotion ahead of her... that is favoritism. -If she gets a job ahead of you... it’s equal opportunity. If you mention how nice she looks... it’s sexual harassment. - If you keep quiet... it’s male indifference. If you cry... you’re a wimp. - If you don’t... you’re an insensitive jerk. If you made a decision without consulting her... you’re a chauvinist. - If she makes a decision without consulting you... she’s a liberated woman. If you ask her to do something she doesn’t enjoy... that’s male domination. - If she asks you... it’s a favor. If you buy her flowers... you’re after something. - If you don’t... you’re not thoughtful. Men die first because they want to. Joke Casey and McBride were coming home from a Sunday lunchtime drinking session when they stumbled over a large cadaver by the roadside. “Tis a mule,” said one. “No, tis a donkey,” said the other. “Here comes the parish priest, he’ll settle the matter.” “Father, could you help us?” asked Casey. “Could you tell us if this is a mule or a donkey.” “Tis neither,” said the holy man. “It’s an ass. And don’t leave it there. Get a couple of shovels and bury it.” Ten minutes later the two boys were hard at work digging up the soil when O’Shaughnessy happened along. “What’s that you’re doing, lads, digging a fox hole?” “Not according to the parish priest,” said Casey. Any jackass can kick down a bam, but it takes a good carpenter to build one. —John Mercina It is the difference of opinion that makes horse races. -Mark Twain Joke A small boy was playing on the street when he accidentally swallowed a coin which had become stuck in his throat. With the boy choking, his mother ran along the street screaming for help. Luckily, a passer-by intervened and hit the boy hard on the back so he coughed up the coin. “Oh, thank you, doctor,” said the mother. “I’m not a doctor,” said the man, “I work for the Internal Revenue Service.” Joke Mickey Ryan got a job with the council emptying dustbins. ‘Tis great work,’ said he. ‘A hundred pounds a week and all you can eat.’ Mickey, however, soon became an expert in the art of refuse collecting until at his peak he could often be seen carrying a loaded dustbin on each shoulder and another equally full under each arm. He would stroll along whistling a merry tune. “Gosh, you are an amazing fellow,” remarked a passerby. “How on earth do you do that?” “Tis easy, sor,” said Ryan. “You just push your lips < fnrwHrd and blow.” * n J' Permes by PHILIP L. PERME (Continued from last issue) Day 5 — Back to America, We awoke about 7 a.m., and got ourselves ready to visit Aloz and Paula for breakfast. Past experience told me that we were going to have good food, plenty of it and a nice variety. We got there about 8:30 and they fooled us. They had eaten earlier in the a.m. We wanted to have breakfast with them, but we adjusted. Dad and I believe we killed a dozen eggs, a pound of bacon, pot of coffee, maybe four smoked sausages and a bit of bread. Let’s not forget orange juice. We figured we were set until evening or at least we should be. Aloze showed us his city of childhood this morning. A book was written by residents of his city that delved into the history - good times and bad - including the WWII years. I was impressed by their strong attachment to their European lives even after raising a family in Canada. But it makes sense since they lived to adulthood in Slovenia before Canada. Good for them to keep the closeness to Europe even from Canada. We left them with our heartfelt thanks and well wishes after a few pictures, of course. So we went back to the hotel, packed up, cleaned up a bit and headed out for Buffalo, NY. We figured out the proper highway from good directions from Aloze. We were off to Buffalo for some sight-seeing hopefully. Prior to crossing over into D.S. territory, I stopped at the Duty Free shop to recoup any tax money I could. Ac-tually I got back about $21.00 and change in American money. What a ntarketing plan, though, ^hile waiting for the money, you are encouraged to roam around this duty free shop that has, of course, eve-Ddhing for sale. But I hung °n to the cash and we headed for Buffalo. We made good time to the ^eace Bridge. We presented °ur passports and were asked lhe usual questions - bring anything in, reason for being m Canada, and the like. It’s hard not to be intimidated by these border cops. They sit ab°ve you in their booths -Sun side out and stare you u°wn to see if you are lying. ^°t comfortable, but not S'ulty, so all went well. I asked how to get to the merican Niagara Falls and Suess what? I still hadn’t earned - I am crap at re-^embering directions. Well, e did in fact get off the cor- L ’ Adventure Around Lake Erie 5 > rect exit - the second time -paying tolls twice. Sad to say it was so busy that I couldn’t just figure out where to go to see the Niagara River from the U.S. side. I can say I did observe the river driving alongside it. It looked like it had rapids - but as I learned later, it is merely the volume and speed that creates the foam. So we doubled back and gave up the ghost to see the Falls and the city of Niagara for the working side of the Falls - this time. Next time I will have a guide and they will drive. Just too much happening to be safe and sightsee. We chose safe. Next we were off to Buffalo. I wanted to see the power grid. Buffalo was the first U.S. city to get A/C lighting. 4 Croatian came in and developed A/C using the falls as the energy source. Buffalo was the prime recipient of the power. However, Buffalo proved no easier to navigate than Niagara. After sitting in a few parking lots, looking at the maps, and cussing a bit, we decided to head for Erie, Pa., unless we ran across the main site we wanted to see - Our Lady of Victory Basilica in Laka-wanda. And as luck or divine guidance had it, we found a suitable exit, parking spot right at the rear entrance and were able to go in. As history had it, this was a thriving steel town. When steel went away it became a poorer town and not all that well regarded by Buffalo folks. We didn’t stray from the Basilica and were both anaazed at the functional and artistic beauty of the structure. This was an old structure - the kind built in the early 1900s. Brick, wood, high ceilings, old fixtures but clean, well kept and proud. Made you feel good and privileged to be there. The Our Lady of Victory Basilica was majestic and plain at the same time. Whereas other churches employed multitudes of color and fine detailing, this Basilica chose to hide its beauty in plain sight. For example, it had the 14 stations of the cross - seven on each side. All 14 were life size marble sculptures of Christ and the others. Stations were life size out of one block of white FISH FRY Every Friday 1 r:30 AM - 8 PM SWH AUXILIARY 15335 Waterloo Rd. Cleveland, OH Fish - Shrimp - Goulash Breaded Pork Chops Reservations & Take Outs Call 216/481-5378 Tugboiat pushing steel carrier out to higher water - Lake Erie in the Welland Canal. The low side is in Lake Ontario, the high side toward Lake Erie. marble with detailing as fine as the sinewy muscle of Christ’s forearm. Fingers, wrinkles, pained expressions all captured on marble. Each station took one year to create by the artist. This was a truly majestic, yet easy to be overlooked institution. After burning a few candles and saying a prayer or two, we left for Erie, PA. It is a wonderful feeling to be on native soil even though Canada was great. After four days, it is easy to see what we take for granted - street lights, laws, foods, taxes, etc. - is so nice to come back to. It was nice to be home -even if it was another few hundred miles from here. It was now early afternoon and dad was at the helm. We had some good directions printed from Google before I first started the trip. So we had them as well as the hotel reservations and headed into town. During the trip, some kid in a Mitsubishi Lancer tried picking a race. Dad just ignored him as I should have, too. The kid turned into an “A-hole” status when he cut dad off from the left lane to turn right. Hopefully he got a ticket that night or better yet lost his car in a race. A little shaken up and both a bit mad, we survived the cheap shot. Besides, how does a middle aged man and senior citizen explain why they were doing 85 down a main drag to race a kid. We would have gotten the worst of it -so we chose the best for all. Drove away from it. We did get into downtown center of Buffalo and found the Avalon. Jan Shahan, a friend of mine and dad’s, wife of Scott Leopold with whom we attend the Annual Air Shows in Cleveland, did some research at work and said the Avalon was the place for us. She works in Grove City which produces the EVO train engines that are added to the locomotive in Erie, so she was the right person to ask. The Avalon must have been premier in earlier times. Still a notable structure and a downtown icon, it had the air of richer times in its past. I went in the front entrance while dad waited in the car alongside the building. I got the room keys and a pass for parking in an underground lot under the hotel. Really kind of cool and reminiscent of some of Cleveland’s older buildings. Erie was looking pretty inviting just to be in it, let alone do some looking around. We settled in the room and it was nice. Clean and well set up; it would do for the last evening of our trip. We asked at the desk for a good seafood restaurant and we were told of Smuggler’s Inn. One last shot of yellow perch for me, hopefully. Being a bit road weary we decided to what? Rest, of course. This was a vacation after all. We napped and watched (he tube and I got directions into town to get to the restaurant. After reasoning out that it had to be by the water and disregarding street names, we found it. Hunted for parking and actu-ajly parked the ‘goat’ near the water where fishermen were dropping in their lines. We walked to the restaurant, a short distance and saw that it was crowded. We were prepared for a wait. As it turned out we were seated immediately. We chose to sit inside - flies pre- ferred outside - and we were waited upon right away. Yellow perch for me and a South Carolina version of clam chowder. It used crab, Old Bay Seasonings and something else - big secret. It was fantastic. Fish dinner was also very good, albeit too breaded. Dad’s fish sandwich was very much to his liking, ft was a well deserved and good meal served wharf style from a port city. To add interest to our dinner, our waiter, a local kid, was attending Harvard on scholarship. He was a nice fellow, bright to me, and it was cool to get his perspective on Ivy League snobbery from a regular person. Basically once you get in the gates, the curriculum doesn’t distinguish blue bloods from red bloods from anyone who gets in. The work and schooling was the criterion. Good to hear. We wished him well and drove back to the hotel, five minutes away. We planned the next day to see Presque Isle by sea and made late morning reservations for the next day. Even with rain in the forecast, it was better to plan ahead. So we had tentative plans for the morning. Rise, eat breakfast in the hotel, pack up and head out to Presque Isle for the 90 minute boat ride. Calling it a night we both headed for sleep. I ran the TV some, but eventually turned it off. The AC was cranking and it was cool, but we just dug under the covers more. I know I did. (To Be Continued) No distance of place or lapse of time can lessen the friendship of those who are thoroughly persuaded of each other’s worth. IL-iv Msgr. Vitus Hribar poses with the 1922 First Holy Communion class of St. Mary’s in Cleveland, in front of the original school building. Do you recognize anyone? St. Mary’s Film Shown in Euclid Library Did you grow up Slovenian in Cleveland? Enjoy your heritage on the movie screen with a special showing of “Many Voices, One Heart,” the film tribute to I historic St. Mary’s Slovenian | parish, celebrating its 100th anniversary. The film will be shown at Euclid Public Library on Thursday, March 29, at 7 p.m. Free admission. Four generations of Slove-nian-Americans show how St. .Mary’s became a vital hub of the Collinwood neighborhood, as well as a spiritual center for the Slovenian community. The striking camerawork is accented by vintage photos and film clips. You’ll enjoy beautiful costumes and mov- ing church traditions, such as the Palm Sunday “butare” procession. Singers and musicians perform favorite hymns and melodies. See Slovenian cooks prepare “krofe” (donuts). You may spot an old friend, a dear relative, or even yourself on the screen. “Many Voices, One Heart” is the first documentary on Slovenians produced in America. Joe Valencie, the director, will share behind-the-scenes anecdotes on the making of the story. It was produced by Rev. John Kumse, pastor of St. Mary’s, for the parish’s 90th celebration and was presented in film festivals in the U.S. and Europe, including Slovenian. The American Home newspaper called the hour-lortg program, “a delight... unique and historically valuable.” Founded a century ago, St. Mary’s parish is a cross-section of Cleveland, accented with a Slovenian sensibility. Experience the rich history and colorful culture of Slovenians in America at this rare full-screen presentation. Euclid Public Library is located at 631 E. 222nd Street in Euclid, Ohio, next door to the Slovenian Polka Hall of Fame and Museum. For more information call Euclid Library at (216) 261-5300. —Joe Valencie Barrels Roll Out for 25th Super Button Box Bash You can’t have too much good music. That is why Super Button Box Bash XXV is celebrating its 25th year on Sunday, April 1st at the Slovenian Society Home, 20713 Recher Avenue, Euclid, Ohio, from 1 to 9 p.m. The largest button accordion festival of its kind promises to be one of the best ever. Performing on the program will be outstanding individual players and a dozen button box bands. The players include the 2006 Button Box Player of the Year Ron Likovič, the 2006 Button Box Group of he Year, Ken Zalar and the Captain’s Crew, Fred Zi-wich, Joe Grkman, Jr., with Vlike Grkman, Rob De-3lander, Frank Spetich, Jeff Palasko, Ron Pivovar, The Buttonaires, Euclid Squeeze-ooxers, Happy Timers, Hoboes, Magic Buttons Magic City Showcase, Don Novinc & Friends, Northern Home Players (Michigan), Western Pennsylvania SNPJ Button Box Club, and the Circle 2 Alumni Band. The Children’s Chorus will sing at 3 p.m., under the direction of Shirley Ivancic Stall. Accompanists are Frank Culkar and Anthony Culkar. Food and refreshments will be available throughout the day, and home-baked pastries. Advance tickets are available at $6 each at the Polka Hall of Fame box office. Tickets at the door will be $7. Slovenian Society Home is located off E. 200 St., north of 1-90 in Euclid, Ohio. On East 200lh turn right on Lindbergh Avenue, and the hall is at the end of the street. For more information call (216) 531-7168 or (440) 944-7303. —Cecilia Dolgan, Director Lenten Meals at St. Mary’s Lenten fish dinners are being served on all Fridays of Lent in St. Mary’s (Holmes Ave.) parish hall. Dinners are baked fish, shrimp, crab cakes and combo’s - $9.00; fried fish - $8; macaroni and cheese - $4; soup $1.50; half meals will also be available. All dinners include coleslaw or applesauce, home fries, dessert and coffee. Serving is from 4 to 7 p.m. FOR SALE New Refrigerator in box. Automatic washing machine - almost new. Call (216) 431-6073 St. Clair area. Senior: I’ve still got it, but nobody wants to see it. Coming Events-. Thursday, March 15 Cleveland Councilman Michael Polenšek speaks at Heritage Foundation lecture, 7 p.m. in Slovenian Society Home, 20713 Recher Ave., Euclid, Ohio. Friday, March 16 Dance from 7:30 - 11:15 p.m. at West Park Slovenian Home, 4583 W. 130 St., Cleveland. Admission $8. Featuring Stan Mejac. Friday, March 16 Fish Fry - Walleye, shrimp, pierogies, mac and cheese 5 to 7:30 p.m. $9 at Slovenian National Home Co., 3563 E. 80 St., Cleveland. Music by The Culkars 6:30-8:30. Sun., March 18 - March 25 Slovenian Ski Trip to Steamboat, Colorado. For info call John Kamin (718) 424-2711. Friday, March 23 Dance from 7:30 - 11:15 p.m. at West Park Slovenian Home, 4583 W. 130 St., Cleveland. Admission $8. Featuring Jeff Pecon. Saturday, March 24 Federation of Slovenian National Homes Man & Woman of Year banquet at Slovenian National Home, St. Clair Ave., Cleveland. Friday, March 30 Dance from 7:30 - 11:15 p.m. at West Park Slovenian Home, 4583 W. 130 St., Cleveland. Admission $8. Featuring A1 Battistelli. Friday, March 30 Lemont, IL - Butarice at the Center, 9 a.m. to make Butarice which will be on sale at the Center on Saturday, March 31 during Slovenian School hours and on Sunday, April 1 at 10 a.m. Friday, March 30 Fish Fry - Walleye, shrimp, pierogies, mac and cheese 5 to 7:30 p.m. $9 at Slovenian National Home Co., 3563 E. 80 St., Cleveland. Music by The Culkars 6:30-8:30. Sunday, April 1 Chicken or pork roast dinner in St. Vitus Auditorium from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Adults $12, children $6. Benefit of City Music Cleveland concerts in St. Vitus Church. Happy St. Joseph’s Day Sunday, April 1 Slovenian Junior Chorus, Circle 2 Super Button Box Bash 25-12 bands, 1 to 9 p.m., both halls of Slovenian Society Home, Recher Ave., Euclid, OH. Concert: 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 3 Author Bob Dolgan talks about his book, “America’s Polka King” The Real Story of Frankie Yankovic and His Music” at Euclid Public Library, E. 222 St., at 7 p.m. Sunday, April 22 Annual Meeting of Slovenian Cultural Center in Lemont, IL - 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 25 Author James E. Odenkirk discusses his book “Frank J. Lausche: Ohio’s Great Political Maverick” at 7 p.m. in Euclid Public Library. Saturday, April 28 Korotan Concert, Slovenian National Home, St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, 7 p.m. Dance to Stan Mejac orchestra.. Saturday, April 28 Zaija concert “Spring Fling” at Slovenian Society Home, Recher Ave., Euclid, Ohio. Sunday, April 29 Polka Mass honoring deceased and living members at Slovenian National Home Co., 3563 E. 80th St., Cleveland. Pork, sauerkraut & potato dumpling dinner. $15. Friday, May 11 St. Mary’s Slovenian School Reverse Raffle for support of summer trip to Slovenia. Sunday, May 13 Slomšek Slovenian School, Lemont, ILL --Mother’s Day program with 11 a.m. Family Mass at St. Mary’s Catholic Mission. Noon program and buffet luncheon at Slovenian Cultural Center. $15 for adults, $8 for children 7-14. Sunday, May 13 Mother’s Day Brunch, 9 a.m. - 12 noon at Newburgh Slovenian National Home, 3563 E. 80 St. $8 adults, $4 children. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 29, 30 Bishop Baraga 150,h Anniversary Weekend in Saulte St. Marie, Michigan. Sunday, Nov. 11 Fall Concert, of Slovenian Junior Chorus, Circle 2 SNPJ, Slovenian Society Home, Euclid, OH - 3 p.m. rJJ)an L^odlc Funeral Home 28890 Chardon Rd. Willloughby Hills, OH 44092 440-944-8400 Joe Zevnik, Licensed Director Our Slovenian Family Serving Yours I Death Notices JOSEPH SAVER Joseph Saver, age 98. Beloved husband of the late Vera (nee Telban); brother of the late Thomas, Frances Drassler and Mary Saver; brother-in-law of Julie Telban Plavan and the late Joseph, David and Stanley Telban and Marie Kovacic; loving uncle, great-uncle and great-great-uncle to many. Passed away March 9, 2007. Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, March 13 at St. Vitus Church at 10 a.m. Entombment All Souls Cemetery. Family received friends at Brickman Bros. Funeral Home, 37433 Euclid Ave., Willoughby, OH on Monday, March 12 from 3-8 p.m. MARY K. LAVRICH Mary K. Lavrich, 97, of Mentor, Ohio, died Friday, March 2, 2007 at Hospice House in Cleveland. Bom: September 25, 1909 in Cleveland and had lived in Collinwood, Euclid, and the past 19 years in Mentor. She worked for 3 M Company in Cleveland as supervisor and retired in 1974 after 35 years of service, formerly the Di-Noc Corporation. Mary was a member of St. John Vianney Church, Holmes Avenue Pensioners Club, KSKJ Lodge, American Women’s Slovenian Lodge, and American Fraternal Union. She is survived by daughters Margaret “Peggy” (husband Frank deceased) Ponikvar of Willoughby, and Dorothy (Gerry) Darling of Mentor; grandson Jeff (Laura) Krause of Wellington, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles J. Lavrich. Funeral Mass was at 9:30 a.m. Monday, March 5 at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 7575 Bellflower Road, Mentor, Interment All Souls Cemetery in Chardon Township. The family received friends 3-8 p.m. on Sunday, March 4 at Brunner Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 8466 Mentor Ave., Mentor. The family suggests contributions to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 300 East 185 St., Cleveland, OH 44119 or St. John Vianney Church, 7575 Bellflower Road, Mentor, OH 44060. LOVRENC URBANIJA Lovrenc Urbanija, age 89, beloved husband of Valentina (nee Kos); loving father of Tina (Bill) Gordon, Mary (Urbanija) Rice, Lawrence (Carol Ann), John (Christine) Frank (Patty) and Linda (Urbanija) Zienkowski; cherished grandfather of 20; and great-grandfather of eight; brother of five deceased (all of Slovenia); dear uncle to the Rev. Fr. France Urbanija of Argentina and many others. Funeral Mass at 1 p.m. was on Monday, March 12 in St. Mary’s Church, 15519 Holmes Avenue. Interment All Souls Cemetery. Family received friends at The Dan Cosic Funeral Home, 28890 Chardon Rd., Willoughby Hills on Sunday, March 11 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. OLGA VALENČIČ Olga Valencie, age 85. Beloved sister of Mary Susel and Ivana Kopec (both deceased). Cherished aunt and great aunt of many in America and Slovenia. Friends were received at Zele Funeral Home, 452 E. 152nd St., on Monday, March 12 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. where services were held Tuesday at 8:45 a.m. and St. Mary Church (Holmes Ave.) at 9:30 a.m. Interment All Souls Cemetery. Donations in her memory of St. Mary Church, 15519 Holmes Ave., Cleveland, OH 44110. EMERIC J. PAUSIC Emeric J. Pausic, 90, beloved husband of 64 years to Ann (nee Drensek); dear father of Kathleen (John Bell) Gagen and Michael (Bonnie); brother of Fred (Virginia) (both deceased) and Christine (Chester) Traubert; uncle of many. WWII U.S. Army Veteran. 33-year-employee of General Motors. Mr. Pausic is a member of Holmes Avenue Pensioners, St. Mary Seniors, KSKJ St. Joseph Lodge No. 169, and Woodmen of the World. Friends were received at Zele Funeral Home, 452 E. 152 St., Monday, March 12 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., where services were held Tuesday at 9:15 a.m., and Holy Cross Church at 10 a.m. Interment All Souls Cemetery. Family requests donations in his memory to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 300 E. 185 St., Cleveland, OH 44119. Donation Thanks to Margaret and Stane J. Kuhar of Wick-liffe, OH who renewed their subscription and added a $15.00 donation. They write, “Keep up the good work.” New Subscription Thanks to Matthew Sesek of Sedona, AZ (bom in Novo Mesto, Slovenia) who sent in a gift subscription for his brother Valentin Sesek of Scherrerville, IN. He says he thoroughly enjoys reading the paper. Donation Thanks to Alojz Brumen of Madison, OH who renewed his subscription and added a $35.00 donation. In Memory Thanks to Joseph I. Rustya of South Euclid, Ohio for the subscription and a donation of $15.00 in memory of his wonderful sister, Margaret Kondrich. In Memory Thanks to Dr. Sonja Glavina of Fairfield, Iowa who renewed her subscription and added a $20.00 donation in memory of Stanley and Jan Prijatel. In Memory Thanks to Ann Cooke of Euclid, OH and Lake City, FL who renewed her subscription and added a $15.00 donation in memory of her parents, Frank and Anna Godlar. Ann says, she is enjoying her vacation in Florida with her daughter and family. She says she looks forward to reading the American Home in Florida so she can keep up with activities back home. In Memory Thanks to Mrs. Rose Silva a resident of the Slovene Home for the Aged on Neff Road in Cleveland who renewed her subscription and added a $15.00 donation in memory of Sterling, Silva, and Pieman Families. In Loving Memory Of the 24th Anniversary Our Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother Antoinette (Nettie) Kalish nee Grdina Born June 6,1890 Died March 25,1983 Sadly missed by: daughter Carmen Grandchildren: Connie Rae Schreiber Annette Tinter Robert McBrayer Janel McBrayer Kimberle Gold and 8 great-grandsons Kevin, David, Michael, Scott Tinter David, Bryan Schreiber Ryan & Keith McBrayer In Loving Memory Of the 14,,, Anniversary Of Our Beloved Mother, Grandmother and Sister Josephine A. Godic • (Died March 19, 1993) Two dear bright eyes, a tender smile. Amoving heart that knew no guile. Deep trust in God that all ' was right, Tter joy to make some other , brightx If sick or suffering one she knew. Some gentle act of love she’d do. No thought of self, but df ’’the other” I know He said, "Well done. Mother. *' Sadly missed by children: Rev. Frank & Roger Godic — Sons Bonnie Simmons, Clare Miller — Daughters Christina and Michelle Simmon^— and Josephine Miller, Granddaughters, and Relatives Zele Funeral Home MEMORIAL CHAPEL Located at 452 E. 152 St. Ph: (216) 481-3118 Family owned and operated since 1908 _ Brickman- DiDonato FUNERAL HOME - Jeff DiDonato, owner Tom Corrigan Harlan Saxton Lloyd'Rankin 21990 Euclid Ave. Euclid, OH 216r481-5277 Caring ~ Compassionate ~ Dedicated to Euclid Rudolph Frank Zelle Thursday Afternoon, April 29,1926 'fr Friday Evening, March 18,1994. Rudy, I Miss You. —Joe In Loving Memory of Albina Zimmerman 1 Year Anniversary of Death March 12, 2006 Loving Sister-in-Law Sylvia Baraga, Niece - Nancy Domiano, Nephew - James Baraga and Family / AMERIŠKA DOj r- o X u < z > O S OYSTER BISQUE 6 Tbsp. butter 4 small carrots, cubed 4 celery stalks, cubed 2 small white turnips, cubed 2 Tbsp. flour 2 cups hot milk or 1 cup milk and 1 cup cream 1 pint fresh shucked oysters 1 tsp. Worchestershire sauce Salt & pepper to taste Melt butter in a heavy duty 4-quart saucepan. Add vegetables and cook, covered, over very low heat until vegetables are soft. Sprinkle flour over vegetables and gradually add hot milk, stirring constantly. Continue stirring and bring to boiling point, but do not boil. In a separate saucepan, heat oysters in their juices just until they curl. Add oysters to the soup and serve hot. Care should be taken in reheating the bisque since overcooking toughens oysters. - Serves 6. ,-------------------------------------------------j i Delicious Dinner Rolls | 1 pkg. yeast | Vi cup warm water Vi cup milk scalded . ’ 1 Vi cup Crisco Vi cup sugar (generous) } 1 teaspoon salt r 1 egg and two yolks beaten v i 4Vi cups flour; melted oleo ! Soften yeast in warm water (bit of sugar). In large bowl. | j Combine milk, shortening, sugar* salt, -- cool until J lukewarm. Add yeast and mix well. Add eggs and flour. Mix to a smooth soft dough. | Knead a few moments on a flowered board. Place in a [ J greased bowl. Cover and rise to double. Divide dough into thirds, roll back into a 9” circle. | ! Brush with melted oleo. Cut into 12-14 wedges. Roll ! each one from wide end to a point. Place on a greased ! J cookie sheet - point down. Brush with melted oleo. J Cover and let rise until very light. Bake at 400 degrees for 5 -10 minutes or until j golden brown. Serve warm. (More flour may be needed before first kneading.) ! Roll out on floured board when making rolls. I’m sure ! you can tell by the feel of dough - it should not be | sticky. —T.T.Z. ! ! JkT Cleveland, Ohio J i— — —-------i --------------— —---------— ________j Roast Beef Cocktail Roll 3 oz. cream cheese, softened 2 Tbsp. heavy cream 2 Tbsp. horseradish 24 paper thin slices rare roast beef, about 2 inches square Blend cream cheese with heavy cream, adding more cream if necessary to make it spread easily. Stir in horseradish. Spread mixture about Vi-inch thick on small squares of beef. Roll and fasten with colored toothpicks. Easy. Do ahead. Yield: 2 dozen. Here’s to a long life and a merry one. A pretty girl and an honest one. A cold pint — and another one. —Irish saying PERKIN’S RESTAURANT 22780 Shore Center Dr. Euclid, Ohio 44123 216 - 732-8077 Operated by Joe Foster Slovenia Goes After Emigrants’ Pensions Old Quiz, New Quiz by James V. Debevec II OLD QUIZ: Who holds the record for the most lifetime Grammy awards? ANSWER: Sir Georg Solti, a Hungarian-British conductor who was the conductor of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra for 22 years. He personally won 31 Grammys. The correct answer was submitted by Robert F. DIugo of Independence, OH, Rudy J. Sterk, Manager of St. Vitus Village, and Stan Žakelj of Broadview Heights, OH. NEW QUIZ: Here is one you will need your adding machine to figure out. How many stars can be seen by the naked eye from earth by somebody with perfect vision in both hemispheres under ideal conditions? Send your answer to ahp@buckeveweb.net or regular mail to: James’ Quiz, c/o American Home, 6117 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland, OH 44103-1627. Lenten Speaker at St Mary’s On Friday, March 16th, immediately following the 7 p.m. Mass, Sr. Mary McCormick, faculty member of St. Mary Seminary will speak on “A Lenten Reflection on Sin and Grace.” Everyone is encouraged to attend. Invite your family and friends to come. Because of the Lenten talk, there will be no Holy Hour after the evening Mass on March 16. Editor, It is always interesting albeit not always without pain to see the true face of Slovenia. Because of fiscal exigencies facing his government, or perhaps simply because of the predatory nature of his government, Slovenia’s financial minister Andrej Bajuk decreed that he will tax the few meager pensions which some Slovenians earned before they left Tito’s paradise. Slovenian pensions (unless you are a people’s hero or a privileged communist party member) are of the order of $350 a month, a pittance indeed. The cost of living and prices in Slovenia are the same or higher than in the United States. Just to deliver those pensions Slovenia charges $30 for “processing.” To that will now be added a tax of about 30%. Although Bajuk studied economics at the University of California at Berkeley he apparently did not learn much. He certainly did not learn how more advanced countries like the United States deal with taxation of low income people. The level of income Slovenia provides its pensioners if earned by a person living elsewhere would qualify such persons for the so-called negative income tax, that is, the government would pay them some subsidy or relief. But it is not so in Slovenia. Slovenia needs taxes for trips of Mr. Pelikan and others who come here to tell us how they love us. As Matthew wrote (7,20): By their deeds you shall know them. Vladislav Bevc, Ph.D. San Ramon, Calif. (American owner^of property in Slovenia) Slovenian Consul Salutes former Multicultural Director, Roman Fedkiw The Consul General of the Republic of Slovenia wishes to acknowledge Roman Fedkiw, former Director of Multicultural Affairs and International Relations in the Office of the Ohio State Governor, for his faithful support of the Slovenian community, during his tenure at the state office. Mr. Fedkiw, who was bom in Cleveland of Ukrainian descent, was instrumental in many Slovenian events, most notably the annual Slovenian flag raising ceremony at the beautiful Ohio State Capitol. The Consulate General of the Republic of Slovenia extends its enthusiastic thanks to Mr. Fedkiw, for years of friendly and productive relations, which served to promote and preserve Slovenian heritage and culture. Best wishes in your future endeavors, Roman! Dolgan Discusses Yankovic Book Author Bob Dolgan will talk about his new book, “America’s Polka King: The Real Story of Frankie Yankovic and His Music” on Tuesday, April 3 at 7 p.m. in the Shore Room of Euclid Public Library on E. 222 Street in Euclid, Ohio. May all the ^iant hearts be tall as day, May all your winter nights be warm as May. ________________ —Irish saying Newspaper Schedule The American Home will continue to be printed the first three weeks of the month in April. In April the American Home will be printed on April 5, 12 and 19. SHEUGA DRUG, INC. Your Full Service Pharmacy 6025 St. Clair Avenue 431-1035 431-4644 FAX • Americaiflxpress W* mOSl maj0r insurance Plans • Discover • MasterCard • Visa • WIC - Food Stamps • Manufacturers Coupons Visit Us! • Photo Finishing • Package & Mailing Center • FAX Service • Keys Made • Layaways • Contact Lens Replacement Useful Ideas Squirrel Away. To keep squirrels from eating your plants sprinkle your plants with cayenne pepper. The cayenne pepper doesn’t hurt the plant and the squirrels won’t come near it. Stolen Bike. If you purchase a new bike for your child, place their picture inside the handle bar before placing the grips on. If the bike is stolen and later recovered, remove the grip and there is your proof who owns the bike. Reducing Static Cling. Pin a small safety pin to the seam of your slip and you will not have a clingy skirt or dress. Same thing works with slacks that cling when wearing panty hose. Place pin in seam of slacks and -voila - static is gone. Measuring Cups. Before you pour sticky substances into a measuring cup, fill it with hot water. Dump out the hot water, but don’t dry the cup. Next, add your ingredi-ent, such as peanut butter, and watch how easily it comes out. Foggy Windshield. Hate foggy windshields? Buy a chalkboard eraser and keep it in the glove box of your car. ^hen the windows fog, rub "nth the eraser. Works better foan a cloth. Reopening Envelope. If you seal an envelope and then realize you forgot to include something inside, just place your sealed envelope in the freezer for an hour or two. Voila. It unseals easily. So Long, Fruit-flies.—To get rid of pesky fruit flies, take a small glass or cup and fill it one-half full with apple cider vinegar and two drops of dishwashing liquid, mix well. You will find those flies drawn to the cup and are gone forever. Get Rid of Ants. Put small piles of commeal where you see ants. They eat it, take it “home,” and can’t digest it so it kills them. It may take a week or so, especially if it rains, but it works, and you don’t have the worry about pets or small children being harmed. Baby Powder to the Beach. - Keep a small bottle of baby powder in your v, beach bag. When you’re ready to leave the beach, sprinkle yourself and the kids with the powder and the sand will slide right off your skin. Thanks to Agnes Koporc of Bratenahl for this useful information. Newburgh KSKJ Newburgh KSKJ honors 50-year members On Sunday, March 18, KSKJLife Lodges #63, #146, and #150 will have a dinner at the Slovenian Home on E. *0 Street honoring those Who have been members for 50 years. This dinner will be pre-Ceded by Mass in St. Law-j^nce Church at 10 a.m. dinner will be served at 12 n°on. This event is free for J11 members. Please RSVP to J°sie at (216) 267^1866. St. Mary’s Seniors Meet St. Mary’ (Collinwood) Seniors will meet on Tuesday. April 3 at 1:30 p.m. in Mary’s Parish Hall. ^°ors open at 1 p.m. IVORY CITY Hano service Albert J. Koporc, Jr. 446 East 152nd St. Cleveland, OH 44110 ^ 216-486-1105 Shrine Benefit St. Paul’s Shrine and KSKJLife Lodges #63, #146, and #150 invite you to join them on Friday, April 20, for an evening of good food and fun at The Galleria at Erieview to support the ongoing restoration of historic Shrine, located at 4120 Euclid Avenue in Cleveland. A donation of $150 welcomes two people and includes appetizers, cocktails, a fabulous all-you-can-eat hot buffet and entry into the evening’s raffle. Many cash prizes will be awarded during the raffle, including a grand prize of $2,500. Music and dancing will bring the evening to a close. Only 200 tickets sold. For more information or to purchase tickets, call Josie at (216) 267-4866. Accordion for Sale Button box (accordion), Edelweis - 4 row, bought in Austria. Asking $600. Call 440-466-3325_____ , Specialists In Corrective Hair Coloring __________ AT’tino & brenda’s HAIR SALON 5216 Wilson Mills'Rd. 461-7989 / 461-0623 Richmond Hts.. Ohio 44143 20% Down Seems Like Ancient History . WASHINGTON - Does anybody remem- using a first mortgage of 80% or 90% of the ber the old days when home buyers actually home value combined with a second mortgage made sizable down payments - often 20% or or credit line for 20% or 10% - is common So more-When they bought their first house? are 5% and 10% down payment loans with New national survey research reveals just private mortgage insurance, and 3% down how dated and quaint that concept has become payment with FHA loans. in today’s market, thanks to rocketing home prices that have far eclipsed buyers’ incomes and savings. From mid-2005 to mid-2006, according to a statistical sampling of a representative group of 7,548 purchasers, nearly half of all first-time buyers financed the entire transaction, obtaining mortgages in the full amount of the home price. Also, 30% put down 10% or less. ' > * ^ ---- ****** m iiiuai pax ui UlC UUUI1- The medium-sized mortgage for first-time try since the mid-1990s. That is because if you purchasers, according to the study, was just 2%. In other words, the median-sized mortgage for first-timers represented 98% of the home purchase price. By comparison, the typical repeat home buyer nationwide invested a median 16% as a down payment to purchase a replacement could obtain a loan that got you into a house with almost no money down, there was no problem. Appreciation - sometimes at doubledigit annual rates — would take care of you. But that’s no longer the case. Buyers who made small down payments in 2005 and 2006 face a starkly different prospect: They started * ^ * - i-----------— - viit pi incy alariCU home - typically from the proceeds of a prior with minimal or no equity, and they may still sale - and financed the remaining 84%. Where did first-time buyers obtain even the relatively modest down payments they made? Seventy-three percent of the survey respondents said at least part came from savings accounts, and 22% said relatives or friends chipped in as well. One out of 10 said their down payment came from liquidation of stocks or bonds. Before the mid-1980s, the plain-vanilla 20% down mortgage was virtually the only game in town. Now, 100% financing - often be in the same position. Worse yet, they could be temporarily “upside down” on their mortgages, with a principal balance greater than the value of their home. People who bought in hyper-appreciating markets could be vulnerable financially if they have to sell on short notice because of a job transfer or they can no longer handle Ihe monthly payments. This article was submitted by James V. Debevec, II. 9 > m 2 Although all these minimal-down payment plans have been highly successful in pushing the homeownership rate in the United States to record heights - currently just under 69% -they have achieved this in an atmosphere of steadily appreciating home prices and values. The possibility of low or no appreciation hasn’t been a concern for buyers using minimal down payments in most parts of the coun- Questions And Answers About My Retirement Question: How many days in a week? Answer: 6 Saturdays, 1 Sunday. Q. - When is a retiree’s bedtime? A. - Three hours after he/she falls asleep on the couch. Q. - How many retirees are needed to change a light bulb? A. - Only one; but it might take all day. Q. — What is the biggest gripe of retirees? A. - There is not enough time to get everything done. Q. - Why don’t retirees mind being called Seniors? A. - The term comes with a 10% discount. Q. - Among retirees what is considered formal attire? A. - Flip-flops Q. - Why do retirees count pennies? A. - They are the only ones who save them. Q. - What do retirees call a long lunch? A. - Normal. Q. - Why does a retiree often say he doesn’t miss work, but misses the people he used to work with? A. - He is too polite to tell the whole truth. Q. - What do you do all week? A. - Monday to Friday: — nothing. Saturday and Sun-day, I rest._________ This bit of humor was submitted by Joe Snyder ŠKA DOMOVINA, MARCH 15, 2007 AMERIŠKA DOMOVINA, MAJICH 15, 2007 Traditional Slovenian Easter Eggs (Continued from page 1) people developed this custom at least in the 17th Century. However, apart from coloring - special egg decoration following the model of the nobility and townspeople did not develop before the 19th Century, in which there also emerged special games with Easter eggs (knocking with eggs, cutting...). Red Easter Eggs The first eggs must have been red. The red color in fact symbolizes the sun, energy, blood, health, action, success and divinity. The red color is also referred to in the folk expression pirth, pertaining to the same word • family as piros, meaning red in the Hungarian language, and fire in the Greek language. Remenka (yellow egg) is an expression of the Prekmurje dialect, where “yellow” also means red. The colorings were first of natural origin - for example, the use of onion skins has remained popular until the present times. Valvasor wrote that Easter eggs were cooked in bražiljka. This is a plant brought from Brazil in the 16th Century by French sailors who named it Brazilian wood. A composition of its bark gave a beautiful red color. Even today some people color Easter eggs with onion skins, saffron (the latter and barberry roots give a yellow cplor); if you want to have black Easter eggs, use black coffee, the inner bark of alder and oak trees; if you want them red, use beetroot, and if you want the eggs to be green, spinach will do the trick. Red is also the color of love, and according to Slovenian tradition young men got the most beautiful Easter eggs from their girlfriends, because “an Easter egg colored red - acknowledges the depth of love.” In a later period, these love gifts were accompanied by waggish inscriptions on the eggs, demonstrating the inventiveness and manual skills of Slovenians. Easter eggs from some Slovenian regions are real works of art - for example, Easter eggs from Bela Krajina and Remenke from Prekmurje. These are among the most beautiful specimens of painted eggs in Europe, and they also represent one of Slovenia’s tourist attractions. Pisanice, as well as remenke, are characteristic of Eastern Slovenia. Distinctive of it are geometric and stylized shapes, while pirhi from the Coastal region and Gorenjska mainly reveal vivid ornaments copied from nature, in which plants and flowers predominate. That is why pisanice from Bela Krajina display straight, zigzag and wavy lines, crosses, spirals, triangles, hearts, circles - and dots, which fill in the empty spaces. They are accompanied by Christian symbols: the monogram of Christ and Mary (IHS and MARIA) and the Cross. Easter eggs from Western Slovenia are ornamented with clover, daisy, pine, trees and birds. These eggs have inscribed wishes, such as Aleluja (Alleluia), Vesele velika noč (Happy Easter) or Vesel vuzem (the meaning is the same, vuzem is a dialect word for Easter). Traditional Pisanice and Remenke The oldest preserved Slovenian pisanice are from Bela Krajina, a region in the south-eastern part of Slovenia. The word pisanice was first mentioned already in 1832, originating from the word “pisa” meaning a line. In fact, eggs from Bela Krajina are not only colored, they are also painted, because the motifs are elaborate with the help of a special pencil, the pisalka, which is basically a hollow stick for applying wax. People from Bela Krajina, who have preserved their tradition to the present times, decorate eggs with two different techniques, which have developed through the centuries. The oldest is a technique called batik, for which red and black color are needed as well as wax. The mystery of this technique lies in the exact order of coloring: half of the pattern is painted in wax on the egg which has not been colored yet, then the egg is dipped into red color. The other half of the pattern is once more applied in wax on the eggshell already colored in red; finally the egg is plunged into black color. When the procedure is finished and the wax is removed the egg is in-colored black, red and light brown or white, depending on the natural egg color. The second method, the drsanka technique, appeared as late as the period between both world wars. The pattern is applied on drsanke using a sharp knife, the motif is literally scratched out after the eggs have been colored. This is a very demanding task because a steady hand, persistence, precision also a sense of beauty are needed. The elaboration of drsanke also requires a lot of time and imagination. Skilled craftsmen of this art say that patterns are not prescribed; many of them do not have any specially elaborate plan. That is why every egg is unique. Remenke, the name given to Easter eggs in Prekmuije, a region in North-Eastern Slovenia are also colored with the batik technique. Remenke colored in red-black are admired because of their archaic decorative elements and plant patterns, which, as in Bela Krajina, are first pained with hot wax and then colored. Some people from Prekmuije also make lace-like Easter eggs, which be drilled into and etched. This is a very demanding task because it requires intense concentration and precision because eggshells are fragile and can be easily broken. Extremely interesting are Easter eggs called hetes, decorated by angular etched motifs, which are named after hetes embroideries, which are in this part of Slovenia made by representatives of the Hungarian minority. Let’s now move to another part of Slovenia, to Gorenjska, where we have to mention the already forgotten Easter eggs which were made in Škofja Loka. They were special because they were not made of real eggs but formed and baked from dough instead: “small breads” from Škofja Loka were usually made from this dough. Such eggs were then decorated with whipped cream and other decorations. However, this tradition, unfortunately, has now disappeared. Modern eggs Tradition does not have a lot to do with Easter eggs from Vrhnika. Products made by local Franc Grom are the result of modem creativity based on the technique of drilling holes into eggshells. Eggs whose yolks and whites have been blown out are then perforated numerous times with an automatic boring machine (there are from 3,000 to 17,000 tiny holes in the eggshell, the more holes, the higher the price of the egg). The holes are not made at random: he creates different patterns and ornaments, so that these Easter eggs become real lace-like works of art. The artist skillfully transfers traditional patterns from bobbin lace and embroideries onto the egg shell. Grom’s eggs are not a part of Easter dishes which are taken to church on Easter Saturday to be blessed and then eaten for Easter breakfast; his eggs are often among business and diplomatic gifts. Health - Happiness Reciprocal present-giving with Easter eggs originates in worshipping and making offerings to the Teutonic goddess Eostra and even older pagan rituals of spring and new life celebrations. Eggs are a present representing friendship and love. We still give painted eggs as presents to each other and some families possess collections, which are then inherited and grow larger from generation to generation. As we have already mentioned, Easter eggs were also given between lovers - one tradition was that on Easter Saturday young men came to their girlfriends to collect their Easter egg. Because she was too embarrassed to say it out loud, she preferred to write her thought on the egg: “Do not look at the egg, look rather at me.” The young man gave her an orange in return. Connected to Easter eggs and present-giving is also the Easter bunny who brings colorfully painted eggs to children throughout the whole of Europe. The bunny originates in German pagan times and was brought to us by Germans and many children still search for Easter eggs and other goodies left behind by the Easter Bunny in the garden and nearby woods. Similar to Easter eggs, there exist also age-old games with Easter eggs. For example there is “Cutting the Easter eggs,” from a certain distance and with a certain number of hits a player has to hit an egg Km the ground with a coin in such a way that the coin breaks the shell and remains in the egg. The winner gets the Easter egg and the coin in it. Did you become concerned for your health when looking at a heavily laden table? Although eggs contain heaps of harmful cholesterol, Easter eggs are allegedly not bad for your health, provided you do not overdo it. —Andreja Čoki This is Slovenia Slovenian Easter Easter is the most important and the oldest Christian holidays in Slovenia. Easter, which has many names in Slovenia’s regions: Vitzem in the Steier region, vuzem in Bela krajina and vazam in Karst, is the biggest and oldest Christian holiday connected to the death of Jesus Christ and his ascension. Unlike the fixed date for Christmas, Easter is like our “pust” or carnival, connected to the moon calendar, and is celebrated on the first Sunday after the first spring moon. Easter itself is connected to an earlier Jewish celebration called Pasha which commemorates the flight of the Jews from Egyptian slavery. For Christians, Easter season starts on Ash Wednesday, when Lent begins, through Palm Sunday when greenery tied into bunches is blessed. These bunches have various names in different parts of Slovenia: presnec, butara, beganica, prantelj, žegen, drenek, vivnik. However, despite the different names they do have something in common - every bunch has to be made out of seven different kinds of wood and greenery. A couple of years ago, the flowery “butare” from Ljubljana seemed to push aside the other bunches of flowers, but fortunately, this did not last and the old tradition of home-made bunches is going through a rebirth. Good Friday, the day Jesus died, is the only day of the year when there is no Mass in churches, only rituals. On this day Christians must also fast, which means to abstain from eating meat. The church bells are silent and do not ring until Easter Sunday. On Saturday prayers are said next to the Grave of Christ which is erected in churches and the Easter food (smoked meat, potica, Easter eggs, and radish), which is only eaten on Sunday morning, is blessed. Holy fire is also brought to Christian homes. On Easter Sunday morning, when Jesus rose from the dead, the faithful go to church. Then they return home for a festive Easter breakfast consuming the blessed Easter food. But beforehand, the women, on whom most of the burden of creating a festive atmosphere lies, start baking bread and potica and decorate the Easter eggs. The habit of cleaning the house and its surroundings before the holidays is on the one hand perfectly coordinated with spring cleaning, but on the other hand is also part of an old tradition which most Slovenian women still keep. The most important chore is the preparation of dishes to be blessed in church, or just to be served to family and visitors. Janez Vajkard Valvasor described the Camiolan (Slovenian) Easter basket containing the “blessed” or Easter food,, in the 17th century. Easter food hasn’t changed much since Valvasor’s time and is the same in most Slovenian regions. FOR Freedom AND Justice Ameriška Domovina .. T 1, T, 1 a »1 ref! 1' ^ ■ r»x T 1 , AMERICAN IN SPIRIT FOREIGN IN LANGUAGE ONLY SLOVFNIAN MORNING NEWSPAPER AMERIŠKA DOMOVINA (USPS 024100) Thursday, March 15, 2007 - Vesti iz Slovenije - Rok za imenovanje in potrditev novega guvernerja Banke Slovenije se bliža -V bistvu dvoboj: Drnovšek—Janša Sicer pa je pomembno tudi to v zvezi s še novo ustavno pogojeno Slovenijo: kateri naj bi imel več vpliva glede dokončnega imenovanja guvernerja Banke Slovenije, ali predsednik države ali predsednik vlade. Kaže, da v praksi to še ni popolnoma jasno. Ključni datum naj bi bil 31. marec, kajti takrat preneha mandat sedanjega (zadnjih šest let) guvernerja Mitje Gasparija, ta pa je bil v parlamentu za pičle tri glasove zavrnjen za novi 6-letni mandat. Tako pa se je odločil Janez Drnovšek po ustavni dolžnosti, naj bi na to mesto prišel sedanji viceguverner Andrej Rant, ta pa nima večinske podpore poslancev v parlamentu in tako bi ne mogel biti izvoljen. Drnovšek pa trmasto vztraja, da naj bi bil Rant edini možni kandidat, glede Ranta pa baje obstajajo močne dvome o njegovi preteklosti v bivšem režimu. Pa so tam. Poudariti velja, da gre za najvišje mesto v finančnem in monetarnem sistemu Slovenije. Umikanje države Iz gospodarstva podpira tudi vladajoča koalicija Vlada Janeza Janše je sprejela razne odločitve glede vloge države v gospodarstvu, katernih glavni namen je zmanjševati to vlogo. Tako je bilo odpravljeno podvajanje ali dvojnost funkcij, to je pač stanje, ko so visoki oziroma vladni funkcionarji lahko opravljali svojo službo, bili funkcionarji v izvršilnem odboru, to je vrhu denimo SDS, hkrati pa zavzemali vodilna mesta v vodstvih ali nadzornih svetih gospodarskih družb, ki so v večinski državni lasti. Uredba vlade velja predvsem za ministre in državne sekretarje, ki se bodo morali °dločiti o tem, ali bodo ostali na svojih mestih v vladi ali pa se bodo odločili za vodilne in dobro plačane funkcije v gospodarskih družbah, ki so v večinski državni iasti. Primer tega je sam minister za gos- podarstvo Andrej Vizjak, ki bo sicer ostal na svojem mestu, odstopil pa je z mesta predsednika nadzornega sveta holdinga Slovenske elektrarne. Izstopi iz LDS se še dogajajo Člansko in s tem vodstveno nazadovanje nekdanje “prednostne” politične stranke v Sloveniji LDS se nadaljuje. V zadnjem času so iz te stranke izstopili Pavel Gantar, ki je bil celo soustanovitelj stranke, Davorin Terčon, ki je župan Sežane, in Alojz Posedel, ki pa je župan občine Žalec. Skupaj z Matejem Lahovnikom, ki je med prvimi zapustil LDS, v parlamentu zdaj ustanavljajo skupino nepovezanih poslancev. Težko je verjeti, da ta proces ne bo v dokaj kratkem času vodil do ustanovitve nekakšne nove levosredinsko usmerjene stranke. Več pozornosti vprašanju slovenščine in večjezičnosti v slovenski družbi 21. februar je bil v Sloveniji dan maternega jezika. V zvezi s tem je bilo veliko razprav o slovenščini in večjezičnosti. Predsednik Slovenske akademije znanosti in umetnosti prof. dr. Boštjan Žeks je dejal, “da ima slovenščina bistveno boljši položaj kot pred leti.” Vendar pa je slovenščina na preizkušnji pri znanstvenem in univerzitetnem sporazumevanju. V neki anketi na javni televiziji je 51% udeležencev zatrdilo, da odlično obvladajo svojo materinščino. Okoli 6% naj bi jo obvladalo zadostno, 9% pa slabo obvlada svoj materni jezik. Nova varuhinja človekovih pravic v Sloveniji Zdenka Čebašek je prevzela svojo funkcijo - Mandat tr^ja šest let Čebaškova je naslednica Matjaža Hanžka, ki je bil ob odhodu deležen dobrih ocen in tudi hudih kritik. Očitno je bilo, da je bil Hanžek največ naklonjen levici in je tako rad govoril o naraščanju krivic in zmanjševanju človekovih pravic. Tako je bila do njega zelo kritična sedanja vlada, predvsem v zvezi s položajem Romov in “izbrisanih”. SLOVENSKI MICHELANGELO - Tako je bil označen v daUšem poročilu v ne-davni številki tednika Demokracije v Ljubljani arhitekt Jože Plečnik, čigar 50. obletnice shirti se po Slovenyi spominjajo letos. Na fotografiji zgoraj je pogled na vhodni slavo-,ok na (jubUanskih Žalah, v samem poročilu pa so omenjena in obravnavana predvsem Pečnikova številna dela na področju sakralne umetnosti. Na trgu v Sloveniji je delo Damjana Prelovška Plečnikova sakralna umetnost, ki je tudi bogato ilustrirana. Iz Clevelanda in okolice Dobrodelno kosilo— Združena društva fare sv. Vida: DNU, Oltarno društvo, KSKJ št. 25 in št. 172 bodo na Cvetno nedeljo, 1. aprila, pripravila kosilo v šolski dvorani s serviranjem od 11. dop. do 1. pop. Postregli bodo piško ali svinjsko pečenko. Dar $12, za otroke $6. Nakaznice dobite pri članih sodelujočih organizacij oz. bodo na voljo na dan kosila. Prireditev je v sklopu dobrodelnega programa KSKJ. Ponovno s 5. aprilom— Naš list bo zopet izšel v četrtek, 5. aprila. V tem času bomo seveda sprejemali dopise, pisarna bo tudi obratovala. Novi grobovi Lovrenc Urbanija Umrl je 89 let stari Lovrenc Urbanija, rojen v Sloveniji, mož Valentine, rojene Kos, oče Tine (Bill) Gordon, Mary Rice, Law-rencea (Mary Ann), Johna (Christine), Franka (Patty) in Linde Zienkowski, 20-krat stari oče, 8-krat prastari oče, pet bratov in sestra v Slov. je že pok., stric č.g. Franceta Urbanije (Argentina) ter več drugih. Pogreb je bil 12. marca v oskrbi Cosicevega zavoda s sv. mašo v cerkvi Marije Vnebovzete in pokopom na Vernih duš pokopališču. Olga Valenčič Umrla je 85 let stara Olga Valenčič, sestra Mary Susel in Ivane Kopec (obe že pok.), večkratna teta in prateta v Ameriki in Sloveniji, članica Primorskega kluba. Pogreb je bil 13. marca v oskrbi Želetovega zavoda s sv. mašo v cerkvi Marije Vnebovzete in pokopom na Vernih duš pokopališču. Darovi v pokojničin spomin župniji Marije Vnebovzete, 15519 Holmes Ave., Cleveland, OH 44110 bodo s hvaležnostjo sprejeti. Joseph Saver Dne 9. marca je umrl 98 let stari Joseph Saver, vdovec po Veri, roj. Telban, brat že pok. Thomasa, Frances Drassler in Mary, stric in prastric. Pogreb je bil 13. marca v oskrbi Brick-man Bros. zavoda, 37433 Euclid Ave. v Willowicku s sv. mašo v cerkvi sv. Vida (DALJE na str. 16) Ribja večerja na svetišču— V petek, 23. marca, imajo č. sestre, ki skrbijo za svetišče Lurške Matere božje na 21281 Chardon Rd. posebno ribjo večerjo, ki bo servirana med 4.30 pop. in 7. zv, ob 5h bo pa sv. maša. Cena večerji je samo $7.50. Za nakaznice in več informacij, lahko pokličete na tel. 216-481-8232. Velik obisk— Preteklo nedeljo je bilo vsakoletno kosilo MZA pri Mariji Vnebovzeti. Obisk je bil kar ogromen in so bili gostje nadvse zadovoljni. Korotanov novi odbor— Pevski zbor Korotan je imel 25. februarja občni zbor. Na njem so člani izvolili odbor za naslednje leto. Sestavljajo ga: Predsednik, Tomaž Gorenšek; podpredsednik, Frank Rihtar; podpredsednica, Mary Ann Vogel; tajnica, Viktorija Zalar, 2886 Istra Lane, Willoughby Hills, OH 44092-1430, tel. 440-943-3844; blagajnik, Ed Cup; nadzorni odbor: Mira Kosem, Zdravko Novak; odborniki: Kati Cup, Martina Jakomin, Sonja Kolarič, Lojze Lončar, Silva Lončar, Frank Lovšin, Andreja Novak, Maruša Pogačnik - arhivarka in svetovalka. Letošnji koncert zbora Korotan bo v soboto, 28. aprila, v SND na St. Clairju. Lepo priznanje— Clevelandski Plain Dealer je pretekli petek s foto in krajšim dopisom čestital rojaku Josephu Škrabcu, uslužbencu mesta Cleveland, za njegova dolgoletna prizadevanja pri zaposlenih v mestni upravi v korist dobrodelnega programa “Harvest for Hunger”. Nabirke so dobile dovolj hrane za kar 8,76 milijona obrokov od leta 1981, od začetka igra svojo vodilno vlogo Joe Škrabec. Dobrotniki našega lista— Ga. Ančka Leben, Mentor, O., je darovala $25 v podporo našemu listu, v spomin pok. moža Jožeta. Dr. Max in ga. Margaret Rak, Naples, Fla. in West-lake, O., sta darovala $65. Ga. Stella Rupe, Willoughby, O., je darovala $100, v spomin moža Adolpha. Ga. Vlasta Scancar, Cleveland, O., je darovala $50, v spomin moža dr. Martina. Dr. Sonja Glavina, Fairfield, IA, je dala $20 v spomin Stan-leyja in Jan Prijatel. Hvala! Pismo (II.) slovenskih škofov za postni čas V Jezusu Kristusu se Božje razodetje dopolni Dragi bratje in sestre v Kristusu, v prvem berilu smo slišali, da je David prizanesel kralju Savlu, čeprav mu je stregel po življenju. Tudi v evangeliju Jezus zahteva, da ljubimo svoje sovražnike in jim odpuščamo. Božji Sin odpuščanju ni oznanjal samo z besedo, pač pa on uteleša spravo in odpuščanje usmiljenega Boga do ljudi. Odpuščati, kakor odpušča Bog, ni v človeški moči in je zunaj človeške logike. Človeški pameti je veliko bliže načelo daj— dam. Jezus pravi, da tako delajo grešniki. Bog nam v svojem Sinu razodeva, da sam ne ravna po načelu "oko za oko, zob za zob”, ampak odpušča. Njegova ljubezen in dobrota do nas sta tako brezpogojni in od našega ravnanja tako suvereno neodvisni, da ostajata v veljavi ne glede na to, kako se mi do Boga vedemo. Bog nas nima rad zato, ker smo dobri ali ker si to zaslužimo, pač pa nas ljubi, ker je on dober. “Če se mu izneverimo, on ostane zvest, kajti sebe ne more zatajiti” (2 Tim 2,13). Če bi Bog vračal hudo za hudo, bi ne bil več suveren, v svoji dobroti ne bi bil več od nas popolnoma neodvisen, torej bi sebe zatajil in se samemu sebi izneveril. V Jezusu Kristusu, ki je Bog in Človek hkrati, se nam je Bog najpopolneje razodel. Ne govori nam več samo po prerokih, kot nekoč očakom, pač pa nam je spregovoril po Sinu (prim. Hebr 1,1). Jezus je torej poslednje, dokončno razodetje Boga, neprekosljivi vrhunec Božje govorice. Vse druge spise Svetega pisma prav razumemo le, če imamo pred očmi Njega in obratno: brez poznavanja celotnega Svetega pisma tudi Jezusa Kristusa ni mogoče poznati, poudarja sv. Hieronim. Jezus nam s svojo besedo, ravnanjem in celotnim svojim življenjem - predvsem pa s svojim trpljenjem, smrtjo in vstajenjem - na najpopolnejši način razodeva Boga, ker je sam Bog. “Kdor je videl mene. je videl Očeta” (Jn 14,9), pravi sam. Lahko bi rekli, da je Jezus Kristus po človeško zaživeti Bog in po Božje zaživeti človek. Kar je v človeku najbolj vzvišeno, najbolj plemenito in najbolj odlično, je v Jezusu Kristusu doseglo svoj vrhunec, ki ga ni mogoče preseči. To pa je - ljubezen. V Jezusu Kristusu vidimo, da je Bog ljubezen in kako je treba to ljubezen razumeti, da njenega pomena ne popačimo. Ljubezen je v darovanju za drugega. “Nihče nima večje ljubezni, kakor je ta, da dd življenje za svoje prijatelje” (Jn 15,13). Bog nam ne daje samo vsega, kar smo in imamo, ampak nam daje samega sebe. Zato se je najprej rodil med nami kot človeški otrok in postal eden izmed nas, za nas je dal življenje in za nas je vstal od mrtvih, še naprej pa se nam daruje pri vsaki sveti maši, ko poslušamo njegovo besedo in obhajamo sveto evharistijo. To je sedaj dokončno razodetje Boga, ki ga ni mogoče ne dopolnjevati in ne prekositi. To je potrebno prav posebej poudariti, kajti v današnjem času se pogosto pojavljajo domnevna nova razodetja, zato nekateri menijo, da je razodetju Boga v Jezusu Kristusu mogoče dodati še kaj, drugi Božjega sina enačijo z raznimi drugimi ustanovitelji velikih svetovnih verstev in ga postavljajo ob bok z njimi, kakor da bi bil Kristus eden izmed njih ali celo njim enakovreden tekmec. Za vsakega kristjana, ki je . enkrat doumel, kdo je Jezus Kristus, so take domneve nesprejemljive. Druga verstva in njihove pripadnike spoštujemo, ne moremo pa se strinjati s tem, da bi Jezusa Kristusa enačili z drugimi, sicer spoštovanja vrednimi verskimi ustanovitelji. Če bi to storili, bi prenehali bid kristjani. Kristjan je samo tisU, ki Jezusa Kristusa prizna za učlovečenega Božjega Sina. Bog pa ne more storiti več kakor je storil, in tudi potrebno ni. Nič lepšega ne more biti in veljati kakor \ brezpogojna Božja ljubezen, s katero se Bog odpove-'i duje sebi in se daruje za nas. In ravno to na najpo-' polnejši način razodeva Jezus Kristus. (DALJE na str. 16) MATIJA M. PLEČNIK 20. sept. 1930 - 22. febr. 2007 V HVALEŽEN SPOMIN! Po kratki, a težki bolezni je naš nebeške Oče 22. februarja odločil in poklical v našo večno domovino človeka izrednih talentov in srčne dobrote, ljubečega in skrbnega o-četa in moža ter številnim dobrega prijatelja -Matija Plečnika. Življenjsko geslo prijatelja Matijeta je bilo: “Kar more mož, to mož storiti je dolža." Tega gesla se je pokojni Matija v polno zavedal in se tako tudi ravnal. Matija se je vedno z veseljem odzval potrebam naše slovenski skupnosti, še prav posebej farne skupnosti sv. Vida kakor tudi tamkajšnje slovenske šole. Vedno je bil pripravljen brezpogojno napraviti vse, kar je bilo v njegovi moči, brez da bi želel ali pričakoval kakšno plačilo ali osebno priznanje. Kako je bil Matija cenjen je potrdil zelo številen obisk 1. marca v Že-letovem pogrebnem zavodu, nato pa zelo velika udeležba pri sv. maši za-dušnici v cerkvi sv. Vida, ki jo je opravil župnik g. Jože Božnar in je v pridigi lepo prikazal lik pokojnega. Z župnikom Božnarjem sta somaševala prevzv. škof Edward Pevec, ki je na koncu maše opravil molitve za Matijeta, in Rev. Victor Cimperman. Po maši so številni sorodniki in prijatelji kljub neugodnemu vremenskemu stanju pospremili truplo na božje njivo, na pokopališče Vernih duš na Chardonu, O. Nemogoče bi bilo zabeležiti vsa Matijeva dobra dela. Prav tako ni mogoče našteti vse njegove popolne predanosti svoji Anton Žakelj Ljubljana - Januarja 2006 je v 98. letu starosti umrl Anton Žakelj, kronist in zvest pričevalec časa in okolja, v katerem je živel. Predvsem po tej lastnosti se je vpisal v zavest bralcev, ki se zbirajo okrog Žirovskega občasnika na tej strani, v deželi, kjer je preživel več kot polovico življenja, pa tudi tisti, ki prebirajo ameriško izseljensko časopisje. Rodil se je v Stari vasi v Žireh 13. junija 1907 pri Balčku, v znani družini izobražencev. Anton se je tako kot mnogo Ži-rovcev izučil za čevljarja in sedem let delal v očetovi delavnici, ki je bil čevljarski mojster, ker pa družini. Zaradi vsega tega, sem vedno imel do svojega prijatelja veliko spoštovanje in se mu za vse njegovo delo v korist slovenski skupnosti iskreno zahvalim. Naj mu On, ki je naš večni Oče, Ma-tijetovo doboro obilno poplača pri njemu v naši večni domovini. Težko prizadeti družini Plečnik izrekam v imenu naše slovenske skupnosti iskreno sožalje ob izgubi ljubečega in skrbnega moža in očeta, ki ga bo naša skupnost močno pogrešala. Zbogom, prijatelj Matija! Frank Šega (1907-2006) mu ta poklic ni bil posebno pri srcu, je po dveletnem izobraževanju v zadružni šoli v Ljubljani postal knjigovodja Čevljarske zadruge in tajnik Združenja obrtnikov v Žireh, v kraju pa je vodil tudi Mlekarsko zadrugo. Ob umiku Nemcev 1943 je bil kot talec odpeljan iz obkoljenih Ži-rov, izpuščen, nato pa prisilno mobiliziran v partizane, od koder je pobegnil in se v Kranju pridružil skupini žirovskih čevljarjev, ki so ustanovili firmo Kriegsarbeitsgemein-schaft der sairacher Schumacher in postal njen knjigovodja. Maja 1945 se je umaknil na Koroško, ne zato, ker bi bil med vojno sodeloval z okupatorjem in bil na begu pred prihajajočo novo oblastjo k temu prisiljen, ampak ker je trdno verjel, da ta s svojo ideološko naravnanostjo ni dobra rešitev za slovenski narod in katoliško vero. Ali kakor je zanj trdo zapisal v omenjenem ži-rovskem biografskem leksikonu Miha Naglič: “Raje čistilec v kapitalizmu kot knjigovodja v komunizmu." Štiri leta je ostal v begunskih taboriščih v Vetrinju, Judenburgu in Trofaiachu, decembra 1949 pa se je z ženo Cilko in enoletnim sinom Janezom odpravil v Ameriko, prve pol leta preži- (DAUE na str. 13) ;.Prijatel’s Pharmacy Sl. CUir & E. 68 St. 361-4212 IZDAJAMO TUDI ZDRAVILA ZA RAČUN POMOČI DRŽAVE OHIO - AID FOR THE AGED PRESCIPTIONS V Blag in Nepozaben Spomin Ob Obletnicah Naših Staršev Cilka Žakelj Umrla 19. marca 2004 Anton Žakelj Umrl 13. januarja 2006 V miru božjem počivajta, Draga, nepozabna nam, V nebesih rajsko srečo uživajta V ljubezni božji vekomaj. Žalujoči: Sinovi Janez (Bonnie), Tony (Jan), Jože (Polonca) Hčerka Marija Vnuki in vnukinje Mihelca, Tončka, Ani, Janko, Chris, Steve, Lauren, Johnny in Cecelia Cilkina sestra Manica, Tonetov brat Janez in ostali sorodniki v Kanadi in Sloveniji IZSELJENSKO DRUŠTVO SLOVENIJA V SVETU Naš domači kraj - povezovanje Slovencev doma in po svetu Tema letošnjega 14. Tabora Slovencev po svetu BOŠTJAN KOCMUR Moja Slovenija (februar 2007) O Ljubljana - Pobuda sloni na ideji, da bi rojaki po svetu doživljali domovino svojih prednikov ne samo preko svojih domačih, temveč tudi prek svojega izvornega kraja in njihovih ljudi. Izseljensko društvo Slovenija v svetu že več kot desetletje prireja tabore Slovencev po svetu z namenom, da povezuje in ohranja žive stike s slovenskimi skupnostmi po svetu. Povezovanje ljudi doma in po svetu je lahko večplastno, zato je to potencial velike razsežnosti pri razvoju podeželja. To povezovanje že poteka predvsem na družinski ali prijateljski ravni, vendar bi bilo zelo koristno, da bi prišlo do širšega ovrednotenja zlasti v krajih, od koder so rojaki odšli v svet, pa se še vedno čutijo Slovence in so kot taki čustveno navezani na domači kraj. V to smer razmišljanja in delovanja bi radi povabili vas. Iz Slovenije, posebno Iz manj razvitih krajev, je v prejšnjem stoletju odšlo v svet kar več tisoč Slovencev. Generacije Slovencev po svetu se žal starajo in menjujejo. Mlajše generacije počasi izgubljajo stik s “starim krajem”. Starejše in celo mlajše generacije Slovencev po svetu lahko še bolj navežemo na rodni kraj, če Jih uspemo stalno nagovarjati in zabeležiti njihova prisotnost. Obnovitev stika in srečanje z rojaki pomenita obnoviti ogromno bogastvo, ki ga vsak nosi v sebi. Zdomcu-izse-Ijencu bo gotovo ta povezava vir novega navdušenja za slovenstvo, domačinu pa lahko pomaga k oplemenitenju miselnega obzorja. Navezovanje osebnih stikov omogoča tudi nove kontakte na materialnem polju, saj moremo priti do novih poslovnih podatkov, do poznavanja novih razvojnih možnosti, do drugačnih trgovskih pristopov. Vse to predstavlja most, s katerim pokažemo naše zanimanje za življenje in delo rojakov v tujini, da od bližje čutijo s svojimi koreninami in se morda odločajo tudi za vrnitev v domači kraj. Zbrati nameravamo tudi gradivo iz prvih let izseljenstva - pisma, slike, darila - da bi v raznih krajih omogočili sestavo stalne razstave o življenju in uspešnosti izseljencev iz določenega kraja. Ponekod v zvezi s to tematiko rastejo javna obeležja, kot je npr. spomenik izseljencem v Čremšovcih v Prekmurju. Irski model v obliki tako imenovanih "Heritage Centers” nas navdušuje kot učinkovito sredstvo za vsestransko povezovanje izseljencev in zdomcev z matično domovino. Pred irskim gospodarskim vzponom so se po celi Irski razvili Heritage centri. Njihov namen je povezava rojakov po svetu tako na kulturni kot na gospodarski ravni. Po nekaj letih je Irska zaznala številno vračanje Ircev iz sveta nazaj v domovino svojih prednikov. Najpomembnejše spoznanje pri razmišljanju o Središčih za rodoslovno zgodovino je njihova razširjenost na lokalni ravni. Če bi želeli sodelovati pri tej pobudi, bodisi kot krajan ali kot Slovenec na tujem, vas še enkrat vabimo na 14. Tabor Slovencev po svetu, ki bo v soboto, 30. junija 2007, v prostorih Zavoda Sv. Stanislava, Štula 23, v Ljubljani. Seznanjajte naše bralce z aktivnostmi vaših društev V LJUBEČ SPOMIN 19. OBLETNICE NAŠEGA LJUBLJENEGA OČETA, STAREGA OČETA, TASTA, BRATA IN STRICA ALOJZ FERLINC roj. 15. junija 1927 umrl 16. marca 1988 In še in še in vedno bolj prši sneg, naletava in sam sem sredi večnih polj in noga se mi pogrezava. Kje tihi si mi dom, _ ti sreča moja prava?... Nocoj kedaj te videl bom ti sreča moja prava?... Prostrane dalje mrak molči, prši sneg, zamrzava... ah, v srce, zdi se, naletava. J os. Murn-Aleksamlrov Žalujoči ostali: Christine Bartolotta, hčerka Robert Bartolotta, zet Matthew, vnuk; Jill, vnukinja ter sorodstvo v Sloveniji. Cleveland, Ohio, 15. marca 2007. ERIK A. KOVAČIČ V NEPOZABEN IN LJUBEČ SPOMIN NA ERIKA A. KOVAČIČA KATERI NAS JE ZAPUSTIL PRED 17 LETI 13. MARCA 1990 NEIZREKLJIVO TE POGREŠAMO IN V NAŠIH SRCIH IN SPOMINIH ŽIVIŠ NAPREJ NASVIDENJE V VEČNEM ŽIVLJENJU TVOJA LJUBEČA DRUŽINA SILVER SPRING, MD, MARCA 2007 - ANTON ŽAKELJ - (NADALJEVANJE S STR. 12) vel na farmi na Willardu (država Wisconsin), nato našel svoj dom v Clevelandu. Tu je dobil prvo zaposlitev v Ziherlovi tovarni, potem pa pri Risher-Ju. Upokojil se je 1971, ob štirih odraslih in izšolanih otrocih je našel veliko časa tudi za društveno življenje (bil je član Kranjsko slovenske katoliške jednote, KSKJ; Slovenske dobrodelne zveze, AMLA; več drugih društev in ustanov). Obilo se je posvečal svojemu domu, vrtu, sprva zaradi izboljšanja družinske ekonomije, pozneje, ko to ni bilo več potrebno, pa se je predajal užitkom vrtnarja in sadjarja. Veliko je tudi bral in pisal in nekaj srečnih naključij je pripomoglo, da je našel stik z domovino in kulturno srenjo, ki se je zbirala okrog Žirov-skega občasnika. Nihče njegove osebnosti ne bi mogel označiti bolje kot njegov najstarejši sin Janez ob poslovilnem nagovoru v cerkvi sv. Vida v Clevelandu; “Imel je fotografski spomin,” je povedal, “in izostren občutek za zgodovinska dogajanja.” Čeprav Anton kot oče ni zanemarjal družine, pa je vsemu, kar se mu je v življenju dogajalo, dajal globlji pomen in osebno postavljal v širši, zgodovinski kontekst. Včasih se je zdel kot gramofon, ki znova in znova pripoveduje ene in iste zgodbe, potem pa nenadoma preseneti s čim, kar še nikoli ni povedal. Najbrž so ga prav te lastnosti v povezavi z veliko jezikovno kultiviranostjo, z izrednim darom udi za analiziranej dogodkov pripeljale med sodelavce zlasti Žirovskega občasnika, kateremu se Je oglašal sprva pod psevdonimom Anže. Z nizom dnevniških zapisov je predstavljali drugo, dotlej zamolčano plat zgodovinskega spomina, njegovi dnevniški zapisi pa so prav zaradi faktografske natančnosti postali bogat vir tudi za prihodnje odstiranje zgodovine. Naj omenim tu samo nekaj njegovih prispevkov, ki jih je objavljal v Ži-rovskem občasniku: Ob petdesetletnici umika Nemcev iz Žirov, Ži-rovci v Clevelandu, Vojaška služba v stari Jugoslaviji, Žirovska republika, Nov začetek v Ameriki. K delu Je pritegnil tudi sina Janeza, skupaj sta prevedla in za objavo v listu Ameriška domovina prevedla, del člankov, objavljenih pod naslovom Life in the Refugee Camps, Starting over in America, in v drugih spisih. Nekatere je mogoče dobiti v angleščini na spletni strani. Odobravanje, ki ga je doživel zlasti ob izidu dnevnika, v katerem je popisal dogodke iz leta 1943, so mu vrnili zaupanje v domovino, ki se ji je odpovedal sledeč svoji veliki notranji resnici in veri. Pa se Ji je res? Spomnim se stavka iz njegovih dnevniških zapisov ob prihodu na farmo na Willardu. Takole pravi: “Naša sponzorja sta predlagala, da bi ju klicala “oče” in "mati”, pa sva Ju zavrnila, ker imava še žive starše (in pa, ker še nisva vedela, ali zaslužita tako častno ime).” Bi lahko to rekli tudi za novo domovino: dala mu je svobodo, možnosti za socialno in ekonomsko varnost, trdne temelje za družino in njegove najdražje, a bila je tudi ona prva, živela je v sorodnikih, prijateljih, s katerimi si je dopisoval, in živela je v njegovem materinem jeziku, ki ga je tako odlično obvladal in gojil, v njegovi žirov-ski govorici, ki je bila tako pristna, da nihče ne bi verjel, da prihaja iz Amerike. In živela je v njegovem fotografskem spominu, z vso lepoto, a tudi trpkostjo, ki je takšen posnetek ne more skriti. Tončka Stanonik A VE MARIA Verski mesečnik izdajajo v Lemon tu. Naslov je: Ave Maria Printery, 14246 Main St., P.O. Box 608, Lemont, IL 60439-0608. Letna naročnina je za ZDA $20, izven ZDA pa.$25. Smučanje NEW YORK, NY - Letos februarja smo se ameri-ško-slovenski ljubitelji smučanja odpravili v Italijo. Smučali smo v Dolomitih oz. v zgornjem delu doline Gardena. Ta je znana tudi z nemškim imenom Grdden. Nahaja se vzhodno od reke Adige in južno od italijansko-avstrijske meje. Prebivalstvo v glavnem govori nemško, saj so Tirolci, ki so prišli pod Italijo po prvi svetovni vojni. Italja je bila v tej vojni namreč zaveznica Antante in tako bila med zmagovalci nad Avstro-Ogrsko. Poleg nemščine je bilo slišati med domačini tudi ladinščino. Ta jezik je podoben furlanščini in romanščini, ki jo govorijo na jugovzhodnem delu Švice. Je jezik prvotnih alpskih prebivalcev in je latinskega izvora. Kaže se vednovidno z napisi po hišah, ulicah in šolah. Jezik je jezik manjšine med Tirolci, ki pa so sami narodna in jezikovna manjšina v Italiji. Napeto sem poslušal to govorico in priznati moram, da nisem ujel pomena nobene besede tega jezika. Med smučarji pa je bilo mnogo Bavarcev, ki zahajajo v te kraje pozimi in poleti na oddih. Prav zaradi teh v Dolomitih turistov ima nemščiria tu veljavo in le ti ustvarjajo pogoje za materialno neodvisnost teh krajev od ostale Italije. V nikalnici na enega izmed teh gora sem bil priča debati med ponosnim mladim tiroskim smučarskim učiteljem in italijansko univerzitetno študentko, ko ji je opisoval navade pri praznovanju zavetnika sv. Ulrika v mestecu Ortisei. Dolomiti so gorovje, ki se imenuje tako zaradi posebne geološke sestave kamenin, ki vsebujejo mnogo apnenca in magnezija, kar daje skalovju dramatičen in romantičen videz. V dolini Gardena so tri naselja. Največji kraj je mestece Ortisei (it.) oz. St. Ulrich (nem.), naslednje je sv. Kristina in zadnje je Selva/Wolkstein. Dolina je zelo ozka in globoka. Cesta skoznjo je speljana v bregu in visoko nad reko. Hiše imajo dvokapno streho, ki je bolj položna. Karakteristični so leseni ganki in hiše same se lepo ujemajo z okoljem. Preseneča število novih hiš. Narava je krasna, če že ne edinstvena. Že omenjena skalovja Dolomitov dajejo okolju svoj pečat. Tu mora biti prijetno in lepo tudi poleti, saj je dolina visoko v hribih in zato tudi poleti hladna. Kraljujeta tu dva gorska masiva. Južni se imenuje Sassolungo oz. Langkopfel, drugi pa Gruppo del Sella oz. Sella Gruppe. Oba sta višja od našega Triglava. Pod temi skalnati-imi gmotami smo se mi smučali. V skupini nas je bilo skoraj štirideset. Čeprav se je skupina imenovala Slovenian Ski Group, nas je bilo Slovencev bolj malo. Vendar vzdušje je bilo zelo živo, prijetno, zabavno, včasih prav glasno. To posebno na pustni torek. Bili pa smo zadostno dobri smučarji, da nas je po prvem dnevu smučanja vodič Gabrielle potrdil za turo imenovano SellaRonda. Tako smo naslednji dan presmučali in se prepeljavali z žičnicami okoli masiva Sella cel dan oz. celih 26. milj. Čeprav je tu narava edinstvena, pogledi in panorame enkratne - saj smo se tudi smučali pod gorovjem Marmelade -, nisem ob koncu dneva čutil kakega posebnega smučarskega zadoščenja. Čakanje v vrstah, kjer se je slišalo tudi slovenščino, nas je precej utrujalo. Vodič pa nas je med popoldansko pavzo spravil na nihalnico, ki nas je peljala od prelaza Pordoi do vrha Selle. Že V SPOMIN ob osmi obletnici, odkar si odšel v večno življenje 24. marca 1999 MARKO SFILIGOJ V duhu smo združeni. Žalujoči: Žena: Heda Sinovi: Marko, Martin in Anton Snahe: Laura, Kathy in Jeannie Vnuka: Michael in Marko Vnukinje: Heidi, Kayla, Lia in Maria Sestra: Meta, in ostalo sorodstvo v Sloveniji. zaradi tega vzpona se je splačalo to smučanje, saj smo doživeli prelep razgled na alpske vršace, romantično skalovje in drzno speljano nihalnico nad prepadi. Zaradi teh prepadov smo se morali vrniti s Selle tudi z nihalnico. Od tod smo se nato spustili po treh vzponih s sedežnicami v dolino in prišli v Selvo, ko so že padale dolge sence Langkopfla na vas. Smučanje samo je bilo nezahtevno in spusti so bili z nekaj izjemami položni. Naslednji dan smo se zapeljali z avtobusom čez dva prelaza v mestece Cortina D’Ampezzo. Razdelili smo se v več skupin. Tista najbolj žilava in odločna se Je odpravila pod vrh gore Tofane. Tu so smučarji našli svoj raj: redke smučarje, zelo strme in dolge spuste, obilo snega, blaženo sonce in smučarske steze speljane med skalami, skratka krasno! "Sem bom še prišel!” je nekdo pokomentiral, ali: “Še nikjer mi ni bilo tako lepo!” Naslednji večer se je naša skupina odpravila na večerjo v neko gorsko kočo. Do prelaza pod kočo nas je pripeljal avtobus. Tu smo izstopili in se vsedli na snežni teptalec (traktor s širokimi gosenicami, ki tepta sneg na smučiščih). Ta nas je zapeljal visoko v hrib do gorske koče. V drag in lep spomin ob tretji obletnici smrti JOŽE JURŠIČ Umrl 28. marca 2004 V luči večni Ti počivaj, dobroto, milost božjo uživaj. Oh, grenko je le to, ker si prezgodaj vzel slovo. Čeprav v hladnem grobu spiš, v naših srcih še živiš. Tvoji žalujoči: žena Rezka sinova Janez in Jože z družino hčerka Marija ter ostalo sorodstvo Tu smo večerjali in pili vroče vino. Postalo je kar nekam toplo in bili smo rahlo v rožcah, ko je Ivan Kamin od nekod dobil zgoščenko Avsenikovih viž. Tako se je začelo rajanje in cela Južna Tirolska je plesala. Ob približno polnoči smo se do prelaza spustili s sankami. To je bilo veselje. Slabo se je videlo. Želeli smo si, da bi luna sijala. Med spustom smo se skoraj vsi prevrnili, padali in se pobirali. Kopali smo se iz globokega snega in nerodno kobacali, dokler nismo prišli do avtobusa. Vse se je srečno končalo. Saj tudi starejši so se otroško smehljali in za nekaj minut pozabili, kdo in kje so. Vsak dan po smučanju je bilo veselo. Zdi se mi, da prav zaradi te prosto-dušnosti se nas naši Neslovenci že skozi leta tako zvesto držijo. Priznanje gre Ivanu Kaminu, ki vsako leto skrbi za uspeh takega početja. Dejansko je postal ambasador Slovencev med Neslovenci v New Yorku! Posebno razveseljivo je bilo gledati naše že odrasle otroke, kako so se med sabo sporazumevali, in to tudi v polomljeni slovenščini. A navdušenje je kar žarelo in ustvarile so se nevidne, a žive vezi med njimi - upam, da bodo dolgo držale! Dan pred odhodom domov smo šli v Benetke. Po prijetni vožnji z ladjico po kanalu Giudecca smo se ustavili pred Trgom sv. Marka. Tu smo občudovali beneško arhitekturo palč in živahen promet ladjic in gondol. Ob koncu smo se znašli v delavnici steklopihalcev, kjer so nam razkazali svoja dela. Po ozkih ulicah in čez mostičke smo se odpravili v naš hotel. V nedeljo, 25. februarja, pa smo se vrnili domov v Ameriko. Sergej Delak £ Ameriško Domovino pokrivamo slovenski svet V Nepozaben Spomin ob deveti obletnici, odkar nas je zapustil naš predragi ata, stari ata, brat in stric Viktor Kmetič in odšel k Vsemogočnemu 22. marca 1998 Ljubil si dom in nas vse. Rad si pel in bil vesel. V dragocenih spominih vedno si med nami; in mi v mislih smo pri tebi. Ljubljeni ata, stari ata, brat in stric: počivaj v Božjem miru. Tvoji žalujoči: Hčerka: Metka Sinova: Vic, Tomaž Zet: Frank Snahi: Ani, Michelle V Sloveniji: Bratje: Ivan, Stanko, Ludvik z družinami Sestre: Pepca, Lojzka, Slavka z družinami ter ostalo sorodstvo. 15. marca 2007 Vnuki: Franci, Viki, Tomaž Vnukinje: Viktorija, Monika, Jennifer, Kati, Nadia Pozitivna stran slovenščine GABI FRANK Celovec - V Celovcu sta predstavila svojo knjigo Matjaž in Vladimir Klemenčič “Prizadevanja koroških Slovencev za narodnostni obstoj po drugi svetovni vojni”, ki je izšla v Mohorjevi založbi. Kakor sta povedala na predstavitvi, je za knjigo ogromno zanimanja v Sloveniji, ki je, kakor vemo, bolj slabo seznanjena s položajem narodne skupnosti na Koroškem. Čeprav znanstvenika v knjigi obravnavata politični razvoj in položaj koroških Slovencev, je vseeno poomemben prispevek. Vladimir Klemenčič je v svojih besedah pohvalil narodno skupnost in pri-znavalno potrdil njeno prizadevno delo tako na Političnem, gospodarskem, šolskem in cerkvenem ter posebej na kulturnem področju. Z Novicami, Nedeljo in Slovenskim sporedom ORF se seznanja z bogato kulturno ponudbo, ki jo kulturna društva na južnem Koroškem teden za tednom z neumornim delom pripravljajo po naših vaseh. Dokaz za neutrudno delo kulturnih društev je Vsekakor Zbornik, ki ga tzdaja Krščanska kulturna zveza ob svojih občnih zborih. Trenutno se pripravlja nov zbornik za ^ BLAG SPOMIN OB 34. OBLETNICI SMRTI našega dragega očeta IN TASTA Joseph Strancar U je v Gospodu zaspal 26. marca 1973 ^jd'Mridcset let je že minilo, tori ve^ mec* nam* n‘. a ljubeč spomin na Te, dragi, ^ al bo nam do konca naših dni. naj Te zemlja krije, lu.Vai niimo in sladko, f "'belka naj Ti sije, lr ‘n pokoj naj Ti bo. Hčerka Maryz družino ter ostalo sorodstvo. lseveland, Collinwood, Ohio ' "tarča 2007. letošnji vigredni občni zbor. Sicer ta zbornik ni znanstveno delo, vendar je bogata bera vsega našega kulturnega delovanja, je povedal Klemenčič, ki si želi, da bi kdo tudi znanstveno obravnaval kulturno delo slovenskih društev. Koliko slovensko govorečih koroških Slovencev? Kakšna bo bodočnost? Dodal pa je še, da po vseh raziskavah lahko oceni število slovensko govorečih na Koroškem med 40. in 45 tisoč. Temu številu prebivalcev, ki so kakorkoli v stiku s slovenskim jezikom bodisi na kulturnih prireditvah, bodisi v farnem življenju, bodisi na športnih igriščih, se bo pridružila nova skupina ljudi, ki so naklonjeni našemu jeziku in naši skupnosti, npr. svoje otroke pripe-Ijajo k dvojezičnemu pouku ali pa se sami učijo slovenščine, ne le z gospodarskega vidika. Kot narodna skupnost se moramo na zunaj predstavljati tudi odprto in pozitivno. V zadnjem času je sicer že tako pomembna borba za dvoje- f~ Cleveland Public Radio WCPN 90.3 m Tony Ovsenik: .31731 Miller Ave. Willoughby Hills, Ohio 44092 Phone: j-440-944-2538 e-mail: tohy.ovsenik@sbcglobal.net Saturdays 9-I0pm CONTRIBUTOR TO: RADIO OONjISCE-LjUBLjANA žične krajevne napise nekako negativno vplivala na ljudi. Včasih sem že imela vtis, da morda dvojezični krajevni napisi grizejo (!). Na kulturnem področju to odpiranje še najbolje uspeva, s pesmijo in besedo je lažje sejati pozitivno ozračje. V prihodnjem delovnem obdobju se bo Krščanska kulturna zveza (KKZ) še posebej posvečala slovenščini, dvojezičnost, našo materinščino želimo prikazati na prikupen in sodoben način. Pri tem ne bomo iznašli ničesar novega (akcija Slovenščina moj jezik ali Dvojezično je bolje bi lahko nadaljevali). Izkoristiti moramo priložnost, da se pozicioni-ramo na to mesto, ki nam sodi. Verjetno imamo sedaj boljše možnosti, ko je slovenščina uradni jezik Evropske unije, ko so ljudje usmerjeni v prihodnost in spoznavajo pomen učenja jezikov, učenja jezika soseda. Pri vsem* tem pa moramo upoštevati tudi lastno znanje, potrebe naših ljudi glede na jezik. Jezik se razvija naprej in tudi mi se moramo soočati z jezikovnimi novicami in včasih tudi pokukati čez mejo v Slovenijo, prebirati slovensko časopisje ali knjižne novosti ai pa se poslužiti te ali one kulturne prireditve. Odpreti se sodežela-nom, pri tem pa nikakor ne pozabiti lastnih ljudi in lastnega jezika, ga gojiti med nami in ohranjati. ■ NOVICE, 23. II. 2007 SLOVENSKA IZSELJENSKA MATICA Poziv slovenskim slikarjem po svetu Ljubljana - Tudi letos bo Združenje Slovenska izseljenska madca (SIM) organiziralo tradicionalno slikarsko kolonijo, namenjeno slovenskim slikarjem in njihovim potomcem po svetu. Skupaj s Turističnim društvom Most na Soči bodo od 15. do 22. junija 2007 pripravili enotedensko slikarsko kolonijo. Sedem slikarjev bo pod vodstvom domačega mentorja, akademskega slikarja, ustvarjalo v prelepem okolju Mosta na Soči. Turistično društvo Most na Soči bo v času kolonije zagotovilo kritje stroškov bivanja Ip prehrane, Združenje SIM pa bo krilo stroške mentorja in slikarske opreme. Po končani koloniji bo na Mostu na Soči organizirana razstava del, ki bodo ustvarjena v koloniji. Vsak udeleženec pusti ob zakljužku kolonije organizatorju v trajno last eno izmed del, ki jih bo naslikal v koloniji. Kdor se zanima za udeležbo v koloniji, naj do konca marca odda prijavo na SIM: Združenje SIM, Cankarjeva I/II, Ljubljana. E-pošta: tainik@združenje-sinLsi V njej naj se predstavi in nujno priloži fotografijo vsah dveh del. Prednost pri izboru bodo imeli tisti slikarji, ki se še niso udeležili slikarske kolonije v Sloveniji. (Iz Moje Slovenije, febr. 2007, str. 20) Prispevek k zgodovini Slovenije Slovenski sinovi v vojni za samostojnost Boris M. Gombač je izdal knjigo o slovenskih vojakih v JLA v času osamosvajanja Slovenije. Civilna družba rešuje slovenske fante/sinove piše Dangel Grafenauer O Celovec - Manj znano, a vendarle nič manj pomembno poglavje o obdobju osamosvajanja Slovenije, predstavlja knjiga Na drugi strani zgodovinarja dr. Borisa M. Gom- Z Ameriško Domovino ostajate na tekočem z dogajanjem v naši slovenski skupnosti ter s celotnim slovenskim svetom! bača, ki govori o reševa nju slovenskih vojakov h JLA. v obdobju od majs do oktobra leta 1991. Ne glede na to, da je čas osamosvajanja širši Javnosti bolj ali manj znan. knjiga odkriva mnoge tančice okoli zgodbe o Sloveniji in Je prava popestritev ter osebna izpoved in pripoved, saj je bil avtor tudi sam oče sina, ki je v teh prelomnih časih služil vojaški rok v JLA. Starši, kot je dr. Gombač, so imeli na oltarju domovine najdražje - svoje otroke. Knjiga predstavlja ravnanje takratnih slovenskih oblasti glede (DALJE na str. 16 AMERICAN SLOVENIAN CAIHOUC UNION BECOME A MEMBER WITH A NEW INSURANCE PLAN FROM KSKJ! ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT PLAN Available from ages 20 to 65 (coverage expires at age 70) Minimum Amount Available $25,000 - Maximum Available $100,000 $30 minimum per mode premium -$1.00 per thousand in PA $1.20 per thousand in CA, CO, CT, IL, IN, KS, Ml, MN, MT, OH, DC, Wl Call your local sales agent or the Home Office at 1-800-843-5755 www.kskjlife.com V Jezusu Kristusu se Božje razodetje dopolni (NADALJEVANJE s str. 12) V zgodovini je veliko posebnih Božjih prijateljev in svetniških ljudi od Boga prejelo posebno razsvetljenje in spoznanje. Toda “zasebna razodetja”, kakor jih imenujemo, nikakor niso nekakšna dopolnila razodetja Boga v Jezusu Kristusu, ki se je sklenilo s smrtjo zadnjega apostola in ga podajajo spisi Svetega pisma Nove zaveze. Zasebna razodetja nimajo značaja splošne veljave. Če jih kdo ne sprejema, zaradi tega ni slab kristjan. Še bolj velja to za domnevna razodetja in posebne spise, ki zadnja leta krožijo med verniki. Tisti, ki jim verjamejo, bi včasih celo hoteli, da bi jih Cerkev sprejela podobno kot sprejema svetopisemske spise. Ne glede na to, ali je v teh novodobnih spisih kaj resničnega ali ne, velja naslednje: kar je želel Bog povedati ljudem o sebi in vse, kar potrebujemo za to, da smo lahko njegovi otroci in prijatelji, nam je razodel Jezus Kristus, ki je in ostaja naša edina in neprekosljiva “Pot, Resnica in Življenje”. Zato je hlastanje za novimi razodetji in nadnaravnimi sporočili prej znamenje šibke vere v Jezusa Kristusa in pomanjkljive verske izobrazbe kakor pa izraz pristne pobožnosti. Kakšno “zasebno razodetje” je sprejemljivo le, če podpira našo vero v Jezusa Kristusa in našo pripadnost Njemu. Resnično pobožnemu kristjanu je dovolj, da vedno bolj spoznava Jezusa Kristusa, kakor nam ga podajajo novozavezni spisi in vedno bolj dosledno sledi njegovim besedam in njegovemu zgledu, predvsem pa njegovemu požrtvovalnemu darovanju do konca za svoje brate in sestre. “Kar je bilo od začetka, kar smo slišali, kar smo na svoje oči videli, kar smo opazovali in so otipale naše roke, to vam oznanjamo: Besedo življenja”, pravi na začetku svojega Prvega pisma apostol Janez (1 Jn 1,1). Odtod je vzeto tudi geslo letošnjega leta Svetega pisma: “Oznanjajmo vam Besedo življenja". Iz povedanega je tudi razvidno, kaj je in kaj pomeni ta beseda življenja. Beseda življenja more biti le beseda ljubezni. Ta učlovečena in otipljiva Beseda ljubezni je Jezus Kristus, ki se je rodil kot človeški otrok v Betlehemu, ki je ljudi učil ljubiti, kakor jih ljubi Bog sam, in ki je na koncu prav zaradi tega dal svoje življenje - iz zvestobe svojemu nebeškemu Očetu in svojim človeškim bratom in sestram - zatem pa je vstal od mrtvih, kajti Božja ljubezen je močnejša tudi od smrti. Drage sestre in dragi bratje! Vsako nedeljo se zbir ramo in se hranimo pri dveh mizah: pri mizi Božje besede in pri mizi Božjega kruha. “Kakor iz stalne udeležbe pri evharistični skrivnosti raste življenje Cerkve, tako smemo upati na nov polet duhovnega življenja iz pomnoženega spoštovanja do Božje besede, ki V spomin četrte obletnice moža in očeta JOŽE CENDOL Štiri leta te zemlja krije, tvoje truplo v grobu spi, ni za nas miru-pokoja, od kar te več med nami ni. Žalujoča žena Mimi, sin Jože in ostali. ’obstane na veke’”, pravi zadnji koncil (BR 26). S tem pastirskim pismom smo vas hoteli v letu Svetega pisma spodbuditi ravno k takemu pomnoženemu spoštovanju svetopisemske Božje besede. To spoštovanje pa se kaže v branju in premišljevanju te besede. Ustanove in gibanja, ki imajo namen krepiti svetopisemsko izobrazbo med verniki, župnijski pastoralni sveti in vsi drugi pastoralni dejavniki naj torej vedno bolj skrbijo, da se bo med nami poznavanje Svetega pisma na različne načine poglabljalo, z njim pa tudi tisto življenjsko poznavanje Boga, iz katerega nam po Jezusu Kristusu doteka pravo in zato večno življenje. “Večno življenje pa je v tem, da spoznavajo sebe, edinega resničnega Boga, in njega, ki si ga poslal, Jezusa Kristusa” (Jn 17,3). V ta namen vam podeljujemo apostolski blagoslov. V Celju, Kopru, Ljubljani, Mariboru, Murski Soboti in Novem mestu, 28. januarja 2007, na nedeljo Svetega pisma: vaši škofje bivanja in vračanja slovenskih vojakov iz JLA. Knjigo .spremlja bogato dokumentarno gradivo in nekatera dramatična pričevanja, ki osvetljujejo bralcu manj znani vidik slovenskega osamosvajanja. Opozarja na organizirano moč civilne družbe, ki je - ne po lastni volji - bila potisnjena pred to pomembno nalogo. ■ NOVICE 23. februar 2007 NOVI GROBOVI (nadaljevanje s str. 11) SLOVENSKI SINOVI... in pokopom na Vernih duš pokopališču. Frances J. Kozar (NADALJEVANJE S STR. 15) vprašanja vračanja slovenskih vojakov iz JLA v Slovenijo in umešča zgodbo v širši okvir sprememb v Evropi ter takratni Jugoslaviji. Zanimivo je, da so bile do Gombačeve knjige zgodbe in vedenje o teh vojakih nekako potisnjena na strem in so šele sedaj dobili svojo zgodovinsko ogledalo. Delo predstavi odlično organiziranost civilne družbe okoli Odbora staršev za varstvo in vrnitev slovenskih vojakov, njihovo neverjetno angažiranost, ki je vršila pritisk na obe strani, na slovensko in na armadno stran. V blag spomin OB 58. OBLETNICI, ODKAR JE V GOSPODU PREMINUL NAŠ LJUBLJENI OČE IN STARI OČE Louis Cimperman Izdihnil je svojo plemenito dušo dne 22. marca 1949. Odbor je vodil Janez Stergar, ki sta mu kot podpredsednika pomagala Fani Debevec in Boris M. Gombač. Odbor je imel pokrajinske odseke in je deloval s stalno dežurno službo, tiskovnimi konferencami, sporočili za javnost, javnimi tribunami, zborovanji, telefonskimi in pisnimi urgencami, obiski in pogovori, izredno prav pa so mu prišla nekatera osebna poznanstva vodilnih članov odbora s posameznimi uglednimi osebnostmi. Predstavniki odbora so imeli stike in se pogajali z najvišjimi jugoslovanskimi in slovenskimi vojaškimi in civilnimi oblastmi. Potrebno je izpostaviti, da je Odbor vzdrževal nenehno pozornost slovenske javnosti in politike glede vprašanja vračanja slovenskih vojakov in je na vsakodnevnih sejah in prostovoljno vzpostavljenih dežurstvih “zasedal” praktično do vrnitve zadnjega slovenskega vojaka iz JLA, jeseni 1991, torej pred poldrugim desetletjem. Z velikim družbenim angažiranjem je Odbor ozaveščal slovensko in svetovno javnost ter opozarjal (zahteval, prosil...) domače in svetovne politike na pereče vprašanje Umrla je 98 let stara Frances J. Kozar, rojena Rebol, vdova po Franku, mati Karen Wilson in že pok. Franka, 2-krat stara mati, 2-krat prastara mati, sestra Jennie Novak, Margaret Redding, Johna ter že pok. Marie Luke, Molly Sterbentz, Rose Hiltinum in Henryja. Pogreb je bil 13. marca s sv. mašo v cerkvi sv. Janeza Vianneyja v Mentorju in pokopom na Vernih duš pokopališču. Louis J. Luzar Umrl je 79 let stari Louis J. Luzar, brat Victor-ja, Josepha, sr. Lorraine OSF ter že pok. Ann. Jamesa, Johna, Mary Kovačič, Dominica, Jane in Thomasa, veteran 2. svetovne vojne, v kateri je služil v ameriški pehoti. Pogreb je bil 12. marca v oskrbi Zelotovega zavoda s sv. mašo v cerkvi sv. Kristine in pokopom na Ohio Western Reserve narodnem pokopališču. Emeric J. Pausic Umrl je 90 let stari Emeric J. Pausic, mož Ann, roj. Drensek (poročena sta bila 64 let), oče Kathleen Gegen in Michaela, brat Christine Traubert in že pok. Fred-a, veteran 2. svetovne vojne, v kateri je služil v ameriški pehoti, zaposlen 33 let pri General Motors Corp., član dr. št. 169 KSKJ, Kluba upokojencev na Holmes Ave. in več drugih organizacij. Pogreb je bil 13. marca v oskrbi Želetovega zavoda s sv-mašo v cerkvi Marije Vne' bovzete s pokopom na Vet' nih duš pokopališču. H grobu Vašem, dragi oče, v duhu danes spet hitimo; ni drugače nam mogoče, blag na Vas imamo spomin. Žalujoči: hčerka: Rose snaha: Mary vnuki in vnukinje Cleveland, Ohio, 15. marca 2007. M ^Melodies from Beautiful Slovenka. 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