Let Not The Light Of Freedom Be Extinguished! American Home over 100 years of serving American Slovenians Vol. 109, No. 21 American Home Ameriška Domovina* SLOVENIAN MORNING NEWSPAPER USPS 024100 ISSN Number 0164-68X AMERIŠKA DOMOVINA, JULY 26, 2007 Phone; 0161 411-0628 E-mail: ahn@buckeveweb.net / \| St. Vitus Alumni Reveal Honorees by AGNES KOPORC Thursday, July 5th - 7 p.m. “Ting-a-ling,” (that’s my phone ringing). Luckily, I was in the same room or I would not have heard it. I answered it. “Where is everyone? We are here for the meeting.” The voice belonged to Mitzi Globokar. She, her husband, Vince, and Tony Grdina, weary travelers from Con-cord and Rocky River” had not read about the meeting date change in the American Home, or were not notified about the cancellation of that evening’s meeting. What could I say but, “Mea culpa, Mea culpa,” please forgive and accept our humble apologies. Please note, dear friends, I gave myself 20 iashes with a wet noodle. It will not happen again. A week later, Thursday, July 12th, as if by plan, three cars arrived outside of St. ^'tus Slovenian Village at 6:45 p.m. I drove up first, followed by Ray Gobec, Treasurer, with a carload of *adies, namely, Daniella Avsec and Secretary Flor-cnce Hotujac, Scholarship Ghairlady, and Tony Baznik, chauffcuring Ann Arhar and Marge Batis. fr was a good thing we all Arrived at once. Everyone ad a trunk full of goodies 0r the evening’s tummy ,Cst. We needed help carry-ln8 the wares into the meet-'ng room, and we were there °r one another. ^Vhile all this activity was ^°*ng on, Tony Pozelnik t0oted the horn from his Aik- kad driven his sister bina to the meeting. Both Je in waning health and it t ?s an effort to come. It cer-ainly Was great seejng both them. Thank you, Tony, °r making the effort. °0n, the other members filtered in and it was time to get to the business of the day. President Dan Reiger called upon Father Vic Cimperman to open the meeting with prayer. And then, as usual, the process of a formal meeting was in order. The Secretary and Treasurer’s reports were given and accepted. Scholarship Chair-lady Florence Hotujac was called upon to announce this year’s Scholarship Recipients. They are as follows: Michelle Graf - will attend Beaumont. She is granddaughter of Alumni member Antoinette (Jerman) Zabukovec. Scott Edelman - Lake Catholic. He is the grandson of Antoinette (Jerman) Zabukovec. Molly Winn - John Car-roll Catholic in Ft. Pierce, Florida. She is the granddaughter of Tony Grdina. Alex Hanna - St. Ignatius. He is the grandson of Florence Hotujac. Allison Grimes - Magnificat. She is the granddaughter of Evelyn (Paisa) Sunderman. Kalla Taton - Lake Catholic. She is the granddaughter of Evelyn (Paisa) Sunderman. David Petrovič - Lake Catholic. He is the grandson of Daniella Avsec. Congratulations to all and Good luck in your future the agenda was ncement of the or 2007. Honoree i Albina Pozelnik ipecial effort to this meeting to mnouncement. Of noticeable “hush” the room. Albina aiaiw. inziano — Class is the son of l.l ^Soa, -9552 Anna Fooy of Warren, Michigan and her cousin Tina Rozman of Richmond Hts., OH, celebrate Slovenian Statehood Day during a flag raising ceremony held on Monday, June 25, 2007 at the Frank J. Lausche State Office Building._________(Photo by PHIL HRVATIN) Stinziano. Don and Nancy Slapnik - Class of 1947. Richard Zele - Class of 1955. St. Vitus Alumni will be celebrating their 20ll> anniversary year. We hope to make it a special year. Perhaps the various classes can make plans to make it “their” year to celebrate together. Let’s each make it a “Reunion Year.” Time is of essence. It certainly waits for no one. So, start planning now. Get your group(s) together. Previous honorees -let’s ALL get together and that, in itself will make this year a Special Celebration. Of course, no Alumni meeting is over without a feast, and that it was. Father Vic will never forget that he is “90”. We minded him “again” with a lovely cake. We celebrated his sister Mary’s 95,h as well, but she was “stranded” in her apartment because the elevator was “out of order” and she cannot walk the stairs. (We sent the cake up with Father.) Father Vic, the young man that he is, walked down three flights of stairs to partake in the meeting. Keep it up, Fr. Vic; you are going strong. Best wishes from all to both for many more healthy years ahead. A new face in our midst was Antoinette (Nettie) Zabukovec who came with Marilyn Vidmar. It was great to see you. Hope you become a “regular.” Speaking of regulars, they were there... Tony Grdina, our private photographer, Babe Cizel, Marcie Mills, Josepha Strauss, Lil Ri-barich, Bemie Sajovec, Mary Lunder, and of course the others already mentioned. Apologies again to Vince and Mitzi Globokar who were not present at this meeting. I do hope you will be able to make the next one. With the goodies gone, tables cleared, coffee pot emptied and washed, and everything put in place, the lights were turned off. We headed to our waiting cars, bid our adieus, promising to see each other next time, etc. One by one, the lights of the autos came on. With the turn of the key the motors hummed and we were off in different directions - HOME (sigh). It was a good night. Next Issue Next issue of American Home newspaper will be dated Aug. 9. Deadline for all copy is a week before publication. AMERIŠKA DOMOVINA, JULY 26, 2007 AMERICAN HOME AMERIŠKA DOMOVINA 6117 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland, OH 44103-1692 Telephone: 216/431-0628 - Fax: 216/361-4088 AMERIŠKA DOMOVINA (USPS 024100) James V. Debevec - Publisher, English Editor Dr. Rudolph M. Susel - Slovenian Editor 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. 21 July 26, 2007 The Shrine Polka Mass by RUDY FLIS I I thought it was a special Polka Mass in all ways. Wayne Tomsic and Combo led us through Mass in songs of our heritage, with words of praise to Our Lord. How powerful the past and present seemed as we remembered deceased family members, friends and musicians, who played the polka and waltz melodies which yet linger deep in my heart and soul. Musicians who have been honored at this Mass in the past and always remembered by our beloved Polka Priest, Father George Balasko. Father George explained how our music, the polka and waltz, is so much more beautiful when it tells the story of Jesus. “We come to you, our Father, through Jesus the Christ, Your son,” is from an Irish song, which pleased my wife, Therese. “Allelu, Allelu, Hear His word,” is from Italian music, and “We come to You O Lord because we love you,” Slovenian music. It is all about Jesus, who is Love, and our love of parents, brothers, sisters and friends and our heritage, is what Jesus is all about in our Polka Mass. As I prayed the Polka Mass in Our Lady of Lourdes chapel, I glanced at my wife who was next to me, yet I had an overwhelming feeling my mom and dad were there, right next to us, and loved every moment of this most powerful prayer with music as they had sung so long ago, when I was a child, and there was not even a thought of a Polka Mass, because Father George was but a child himself. Aren’t we Slavic people lucky to have had Saints Cyril, Methodius who put the Mass in the Slavic tongue to convert our ancestors to Christianity, and aren’t we lucky to have Father George Balasko, who took the music of our heritage, the polka and waltz, and put it in a place of honor, on the Altar of God, to sing His praises with soul, heart and toes, during the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. How I love my God, my Catholic Church, my country and how I love my heritage, that’s my mom and dad. | Lies Die; Truth Lives PERKIN’S RESTAURANT 22780 Shore Center Dr. Euclid, Ohio 44123 216-732-8077 Operated by Joe Foster ‘Slovenian Youth Organization’ picnic An exciting new group called the Slovenian Youth Organization has been formed by young Slovenians in the Greater Cleveland area with the intent of building and strengthening bonds among Slovenian youth. This organization responds to the issue that there is a sizable number of culturally active young Slovenians in Northeast Ohio, and in neighboring states; however, there existed no one organization that unified them. Many Slovenian youth actively participate in their local parishes, clubs and organizations, but many times do not have an opportunity to meet and interact with young Slovenians from other groups and from other areas. As its first event, Slovenian Youth Organization has decided to host a picnic which will be centered around Slovenian youth and celebrate its vibrant culture and various active communities. The Slovenian Youth Organization cordially invites Slovenians, near and far, of all ages, the young, as well as the young at heart, to attend an all-day celebration of its heritage and culture at Slovenska Pristava on Saturday, August 11. The picnic will begin at 1:30 p.m., with a prayer service at the chapel, followed by games and sporting events from 2-7 p.m., which will include basketball, soccer, volleyball, a corn-hole tournament, bocce ball, and children’s games and activities. Dinner will be served from 4 - 6:30 p.m., with the choice of grilled chicken or pork ribs. Tickets may be reserved by calling Kati Dempsey at (440) 864-9237, or Lauren Calevich at Lcalevich@gmail.com. In addition to dinner, there will also be an Old World Style Cafe where deserts, ice cream, and coffee will be sold. Come and enjoy these sweet treats in a romantic setting with music provided by Johnny Srsen. At 7 p.m., there will be a cultural program featuring the performances of young Slovenian artists, dancers, and musicians. Veseli Godci will also perform for your listening and dancing pleasure. The Slovenian Youth Organization warmly welcomes you to come out and support their new and exciting endeavor and enjoy a beautiful day at the picnic grounds of Slovenska Pristava in Harpersfield, Ohio on Aug..l 1. For more information, or for those interested in volunteering, contact Lauren Calevich Lcalevich@gmail.com. or Franci Sever at (216) 280-0617 or francsever@gmail.com 100 WORDS MORE OR LESS by John Mercina SECRET WHITE HOUSE TAPES Just in case you were not aware....wish to get a good chuckle, check out the released White House tapes on the Internet at www.whitehousetapes.org. Six U.S. presidents, both Republican and Democrats, from 1940 to 1973, “secretly” recorded conversations while at the White House. Tapes reveal the human side of presidents and their down-to-earth ways of expressing themselves. Whether you arc an LBJ (Johnson) or JFK (Kennedy) lover/hater, you must listen to LBJ ordering custom-made pants from Haggar Clothing Company and JFK ordering “one of those blue pills”. It’s a blast and it will surely put a smile on your face. Just imagine what you would have heard if JXM were a president of the U.S. during above time frame. Jim’s Journal By .Jim Debevec If I were running for President of the United States I would run on the “Phone platform.” The phone platform is this: Every business telephone would have to be answered by a genuine American human being. No robots allowed. Any company that permits their telephone to be answered by a machine would be fined $100 for each infraction. That $100 would not be a tax to be squandered by politicians, but rather to be donated to all the mental health non-profit organizations in America. The reason being that as you know, dialing the telephone and having it answered by a robot is enough to drive normal, sane people over the edge into the mentally disturbed. Last week, it was determined we need a new computer. I looked in the phone book for a local Dell representative that I could call. There were none listed in the yellow pages. So, how do you get a new computer if your old one is broken? Well, you have to go on someone else’s and type in the words, “Dell Computer,” on the Google search site. From there I was able to download a telephone number. I called and a robot answered. The message from the robot was to answer a few questions before I could speak with someone. How was I going to answer a question if there was no one on the telephone to give a question? They have it all figured out. The robot said I was to “speak the answer,” and they would decipher what I was saying. I ended up shouting into the phone to no one. Well, after getting one or two right, the machine couldn’t figure out what I was saying. “I can’t understand you,” it said. I said, “Well, perhaps if someone would speak with me they could understand I wish to buy a computer.” “What?” the computer said. “Continue,” I said. The mechanical voice asked a few more questions the answer of which 1 was able to convey. After 10 minutes, the voice said they had completed the first phase and they were going to ask some more questions. They wanted my Social Security number. 1 said, “No way.” It said, “Cannot understand.” I said, “I repeat, NO WAV am 1 going to give my Social Security number to a machine.” “Cannot understand,” it said. “NO WAY,” I said, and punched the number “0” on the telephone key pad. After waiting another five minutes, an incoherent human voice said, “whez-zezzefff- gghhttt?” I said, “I cannot understand you.” The person said, “Wheez-zezzfffgghttt.” I hung up and went to a computer store with the Intention of never buying a Dell computer. And decided to run for President on the “phone platform” to return America to the great country it used to be. This and that from Emilee Happy belated birthday July 10'1' to Don Slapnik from all your friends on St. Clair, and also from wife, Nancy, Bob and Shelli, Mark, daughter, and son-in-law, and Danny Reiger. Get well wishes to Lou Sadar. Had some surgery, but is now on the road to recovery and well on the way to mending. Condolences to the family °f Miro Odar, wife, Millie. Arrangement held at Cosic Funeral Home on Chardon Road. Rest in peace. Get well wishes to Bob Mills. He spent a few days in the hospital. He is home now. All is well. I saw him at the Pensioners meeting and he looks fit. July birthday to Lil Bratina and also congrats to friend Mary Sterle. Živio to both. Get well wishes to Dale Bucar recovering from back surgery. Hurry back to your Sunday program. His brother Denny took over while Dale 18 confined and did a great job. Ed and Fran Kamak celebrated 66 years of wedded bliss on July 12. Also on Edy 8 Fran celebrated her 90‘h birthday with family at Sterle’s Country House. Family traveled from all over the United States to be there. Condolences to the family °f George Knaus. He passed aWay on July 13. He will be hissed by many. Rest in Peace, George. The Joey Tomsick entire amily are off on a vacation. Have fun. We’re all still hoping that "'en Slapnik Washington is ^covering. We think of you ton and hope to see you up ar,d around real soon. Congratulations to Jim and lcki Kozel on 58 years of Carriage, and also to John a,td Mary Penca, 58 years of Carriage. Many more happy and healthy years ahead. Again, congratulations kdolPh “Stash” Kocin on ®lng man of the year °lrnes Ave.) and being 2gCd w'th a dinner on Sept. Many thanks to Emma ^ for her funny po- b Thanks to Mimi Stibil for trv 50 n'ce and generous ro c SHA residents. Your ar,es are so beautiful, es- pecially during the rosary hour. I know you put quite a bit of love, labor and supplies into the making of the rosaries. We love them... and we love you. A very happy Aug. 7Ih wedding anniversary to Bill and Marie Azman. Marie will celebrate her birthday on Aug. 21. Best wishes from family and friends. Happy days ahead. August 11th is the birthday of Faith Ann Tomsick, daughter to Joey and Lisa Tomsick and granddaughter of Ken and Ann Tomsick. Faith is such a cutie pie. Have a fun day. More August birthdays: Jerry Rovanšek, George Dietz, a long-time friend, Teresa Vegh, Florence Jak-sic, Ed Bucar, Faye (Fayzee) Zahurancik, Ben Cartmell, and Biagi Banco. Many happy returns to all the August celebrants. Fran Peletic of St. Vitus Village had cataract surgery. She is doing well. To some of our shut-ins “Hi:” Vera Hlad, Marie Orazem, Enika Zulic, Ed Arhar, Mr. and Mrs. Zadnikar. The Friday (7-2-07) P.D. magazine had a piece about Johnny Koenig known as the New Kid in Town, appearing on Verb Ballets doing Polka Madness. I sure would have liked to see it. Just heard that a long-time friend Tony Arko recently had heart surgery. I am wishing him well. And it has been a long time between visits. My best to you, Tony and your wife, Virginia. Stay healthy. Happy 60th wedding anniversary wishes to Fred and Fran Spelic from all your St. Clair friends. Keep Estelle Hickman in your thoughts and prayers. She is undergoing surgery for a blood clot. God bless. All the St. Clair Pensioners are praying for her. August 19,h is a big day for Marilyn Vidmar. Happy birthday wishes from all her AMLA friends and all your family. Enjoy the day. More quips: What kind of shoes to all spies wear? Sneakers. What gets wetter the more it dries: A towel. Why don’t anteaters ever, get sick? Answer: Because they are full of anti-bodies. What month has 28 days? Answer: All of them. Until we meet again I will leave you with this thought: May the hand of a friend always be near you. LUV YA Your friend always, —Emilee Driving Joke Two elderly women were out driving in a large car, both could barely see over the dashboard. As they were cruising along, they came to an intersection. The stoplight was red, but they just went on through. The woman in the passenger seat thought to herself, “I must be losing it. I could have sworn we just went through a red light.” After a few more minutes they came to another intersection and the light was again red. For the second time, they went through. The woman in the passenger seat was getting nervous. Sure enough, they went through a third red light. She said, Millie, do you know that we just ran through three red lights in a row. You could have killed us both.” Mildred turned to her and said, “Crap, I thought you were driving^____________________-Emma Pogačar Old Friends Joke Two elderly ladies had been friends for many decades. Lately, their activities had been limited to meeting a few times a week to play cards. One day, they were playing cards when one looked at the other and said, “Now don’t get mad at me. I know we’ve been friends for a long time, but I just can’t think of your name. I’ve thought and thought, but I can’t remember it. Please tell me what is your name.” Her friend glared at her. For at least three minutes she just stared. Finally, she said, “How soon do you need to know?” -Emma Pogačar_____________________________ True happiness consists not in the multitude of friends, but in the worth and choice. -Ben Johnson DiDonato FUNERAL HOME 21900 Euclid Ave., Euclid, OH (216) 5277 Jeff DiDonato, owner - Tom Corrigan, Danielle Dolan, Rick Tolley • Spaghetti Squash 1 (8-inch) spaghetti squash 1 cup chopped onion 2 medium cloves of crushed garlic 2 fresh tomatoes (medium sized) Vi lb. fresh, sliced mushrooms Vi teaspoon oregano salt and pepper 1 cup cottage or ricotta cheese 1 cup grated mozzarella V* cup freshly chopped parsley 1 tsp. basil dash of thyme 1 cup fine bread crumbs butter for saute parmesan for the top Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Slice the squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Bake it, face down, on a buttered tray at 375 degrees for about 30 minutes, or until easily pierced by a fork. Cool until it can be handled. Scoot out insides. While the squash bakes, saute the onions and garlic with salt, pepper, mushrooms, and herbs. When onions are soft, add freshly chopped tomatoes. Cook until most of the liquid evaporates. Combine all ingredients. Pour into buttered 2 quart casserole. Top with lots of grated Parmesan. Bake at 375 degrees, uncovered, about 40 minutes. —Brother Richard 3 * 1 2 3 Stuffed Zucchini 3 medium zucchini, cut in half Vi cup oil 2 cloves garlic, minced Vi cup Italian bread crumbs Salt and pepper to taste V* cup cheese, grated 1 small onion, minced Scoop out insides of zucchini with spoon and chop it. Heat oil in frying pan, add chopped zucchini, onion and garlic. Saute for about 10 minutes. Add Vi cup Italian bread crumbs, and grated cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Fill zucchini halves, place in a 9x13 pan coated with oil and cover with foil. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes to an hour. —Brother Richard What A Melon! Watermelon’s The Pick Of The Season (NAPS)—For many people, watermelon is a taste worth waiting for—and this giant melon is big on nutrition, too. It’s a satisfying, nutritious treat that’s a terrific source of vitamins A and C, and chock-full of the antioxidant lycopene. To promote the. nutritional benefits of fresh produce, Weight Watchers is continuing Pick of the Season, a public health initiative spotlighting seasonal fruit and vegetables. Currently, it’s watermelon, a produce selection that is as delicious as it is mouthwatering. Want to be sure that fresh-picked melon stays delicious from first bite until the last? Here are some tips to help: 1. Wash melon under running water and pat dry, then place on a clean cutting surface. (Handle gently to keep it from bruising.) 2. Using a clean knife, slice melon into wedges, or cut. the flesh from the rind into 1” cubes. 3. Place cut melon in a covered container or wrap securely with plastic wrap and refrigerate. Delectable flavor will keep for up to three to four days—if it’s around that long! There are so many ways to enjoy watermelon in your favorite recipes, such as in Chicken with Watermelon Salsa—a recipe that reflects the food values inherent in the Weight Watchers philosophy: Eating should be satisfying as well as healthy. Chicken with Watermelon Salsa Makes 4 servings Chicken 2 tsp. canola oil Watermelon is a nutrition-filled seasonal favorite. 1 tsp. fresh lime juice 4 (4-oz) boneless skinless chicken breasts Watermelon Salsa 2 cups diced watermelon 'A cup diced yellow bell pepper 3 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice 1 Tbsp. diced red onion 1. To prepare chicken, in cup or small bowl combine oil and lime juice; brush chicken breasts with oil mixture. Grill or broil until cooked through and juices run clear. 2. Meanwhile, in medium bowl combine salsa ingredients, mixing well. 3. Place 1 cooked chicken breast on each of 4 plates; top each with '/4 of the salsa. POINTS value per serving: 4, 190 calories, 5.5g fat, 0.7g fiber; Core Plan* recipe. To learn more, visit www; weightwatchers.com or call (800) 651-6000. AMERIŠKA DOMOVINA, JULY 26, 2007 AMERIŠKA DOMOVINA, JULY 26, 2007 4 The Story of Louis R. Erste by Louis C. Erste, son July 24, 2006 marks 100 years since Louis Erste, Sr., came to the U.S.A. July 24, 1906, was the day the Erste family became Americans. Serfdom was a reality when Louis Erste, Sr., was born. It all started on Aug. 18, 1887. That’s the day “Grandpa Erste” was born. He was the first in a line of Louis Erstes that are as follows: Louis R. Erste, born: Aug. 18, 1887 (died March 12, 1971). Louis C. Erste, born: Sept. 29,1936 Louis J. Erste, bom: Sept. 25,1957 Louis M. Erste, bom: March 15, 1976. His middle initial really wasn’t “R” but he acquired it by some early 20th century idea that said a man’s middle initial should be the first letter of his wife’s name and his wife’s middle initial should be the first initial of the husband’s name. Hence, his wife’s name was Rose L. Erste, nee Cotman. Our immediate family always called him “Pop” but for this biography he will be referred to as “Louie” since that is the name everyone called him. Born in Slovenia Louis R. Erste was bom on a farm in Trebnje, Slovenia, a small country bordered by Croatia, Italy, Austria, and Hungary. It was part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, ruled by Emperor Franz Josef. Although 15 languages were spoken in the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Germans and Hungarians were the dominating forces. With the Slovenians on the southern border of Austria, they were often lumped in with the Austrians or Germans. (This history may not be accurate because it is from memory of the things that were told years ago. Franz Josefs title may have been “Emperor.”) Because of this, the people were considered Austrian or German. Being bom in 1887 on a farm in Slovenia gives pause for thought. A farm in central Europe in the latter part of the 19,h century was an isolated entity with no utilities of any kind. The electric light wasn’t even in their dreams. Extend the time-frame to the present and you realize that “Louie” lived through the development of the modem age and lived to see a man step on the moon (on TV, of course). Did the word television come up? When Louie was bom they didn’t even have radio, much less television. Education in that land for serfs on a farm was very limited. Louie said he went to school for six years, twice a week in the afternoons. When planting time or harvest time came, all the children stayed home from school to help out with the farm work. There is no telling how much actual education they received, but Louie once said that his mother worked very hard with him to teach him how to write his name. Roman Catholicism was practiced in Austria and Slovenia with Louie’s area being strict in its religious beliefs. At that time the local priest was usually the most educated person and his word was law in many ways. For example, farm work on Sundays was not allowed because “Remember to keep holy the Lord’s Day,” was one of the Ten Commandments. If rain became inevitable when harvest season arrived, the farmers were not allowed to harvest their crops until the local pastor allowed it. In many ways the 19lh century was still part of the Dark Ages. Their ruler, Franz Josef, was tyrannical in some ways and he had a son named Rudolf who didn’t agree with the status quo. He had liberal leanings and didn’t get along with his father. As the story goes, somewhere along the line Rudolf, dressed in full regalia, put on a tattered-looking overcoat and visited one of the farms in Slovenia. The people didn’t recognize him but gave him some food and let him sleep in their bam overnight. The next morning the tax collector ‘Prince Caspian’ “Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian,” the sequel to the successful “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe,” is this year’s biggest project by Walt Disney and Walden Media studios, and is currently being shot in Slovenia. The beauty of the Soča river in the Julian Alps is providing the scenery for one of the film’s most dramatic scenes. Director Andrew Adamson and his crew are shooting a scene from the ending of the film, with 30 horsemen and 300 soldiers running over a wooden bridge. The 1,100-member One of " the secrets of a happy life is continuous small treats. --Bob Mills came and the people couldn’t pay the required tax so he started beating the farmer. Rudolf came on the scene and the tax collector started to beat him, also, calling him a lazy vagrant. With that, Rudolf took off his overcoat and the tax collector saw him as a prince with all his medals glowing. Of course this story flowed throughout the kingdom and Rudolf had made his point about the mistreatment of the peasants. Strangely, Rudolph died at a young age through unnatural causes. The peasants thought his father was responsible for his death. Family History But back to Louis R. Erste. He was baptized “Aloiz” after St. Aloysius but his first name was eventually Americanized to Louis because he was always called “Louie,” a contraction of both names: Aloiz and Louis. Again, he is referred to as Louie throughout this dissertation. His parents were: Franc Erste, born: Feb. 19, 1844, died: May 11, 1919 Marjeta (Gabriel) Erste, bom: March 28, 1853, died: Nov. 24, 1922. He had nine brothers and sisters. The family consisted of five boys and five girls. Louie was the sixth child and the third oldest son. The oldest son, Franc Jr., died at the age of 14 months, and the second oldest son, John, died at age of 25, leaving Louie to be the “oldest son” and heir to the family farm, which he never took possession of. (To Be Continued) AH You Really Need is SLOVEnia filmed in Slovenia crew participating in the shooting of the second part of “The Chronicles of Narnia” arrived at the scene near the western Slovenian town of Bovec at the beginning of last week. The 10-minute part shot in Slovenia, one of the final shots of the film, will feature the scenes of 300 soldiers and 30 horsemen crossing a bridge - built from 300 cubic meters of wood - and its spectacular destmetion. The rest of the film will be shot in Auckland, New Zealand and Prague, Czech Republic. Happiness is not so much in having, as sharing. We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give. • —Norman MacEwan Primorski Club Picnic The Cleveland Primorski Club cordially invites you to our annual summer picnic on Sunday, Aug. 12 at Slovenska Pristava. The picnic begins with Mass at 12:30 with dinner beginning at 1:30 p.m. Live entertainment provided by Ansambel Stan Mejač. No admission charge. Everyone invited. Asian Parasite May be Responsible for Killing US, SI Honeybees MADRID - A parasite common in Asia bees has spread to Europe and the Americas and is behind the mass disappearance of honeybees in many countries, says a Spanish scientist who has been studying the phenomenon for years. The culprit is a microscopic parasite called nosema ceranae said Mariano Higes, who leads a team of researchers at a government-funded apiculture center in Guadalajara, the province east of Madrid that is the heartland of Spain’s honey industry. He and his colleagues have analyzed thousands of samples from stricken hives in many countries. “We started in 2000 with the hypothesis that it was pesticides, but soon ruled it out,” he said in an interview. Pesticide traces were present only in a tiny proportion of samples and bee colonies were also dying in areas many miles from cultivated land, he said. For a long time Higes and his colleagues thought a parasite called rosema apis, common in wet weather, was killing the bees. “We saw the spores, but the symptoms were very different and it was happening in dry weather, too.” Then he decided to sequence the parasite’s DNA and discovered it was an Asian variant, nosema cerane. Asian honeybees are less vulnerable to it, but it can kill European bees in a matter of days in laboratory conditions. “Nosema ceranae is far more dangerous and lives in heat and cold. A hive can become infected in two months and the whole colony can collapse in six to 18 months,” said Higes. “We’ve no doubt at all it’s nosema ceranae and we think 50 percent of Spanish hives are infected,” he said. Spain, with 2.3 million hives, is home to a quarter of European Union’s bees. His team have also identified this parasite in bees from Austria, Slovenia and other parts of Eastern Europe and assume it has invaded from Asia over a number of years. Now it seems to have crossed the Atlantic and is present in Canada and Argentina, the Spanish researchers have not tested samples from the United States, where bees have also gone missing. Treatment for nosema ceranae is effective and cheap - 1 euro (US $1.4) a hive twice a year - but beekeepers first have to be convinced the parasite is the problem. --Julia Hayley - Reuters Hospitality is Native to SLOVENIA Specialists in Corrective Hair Coloring ‘ tina & brenda’s HA !R SA L ON 5216 Wilson Mills Road (440) 461-7989 / (440) 461-0623 Richmond Hts. O- "V • v_OSLC Funeral Home 28890 Chardon Rd. Willloughby Hills, OH 44092 440-944-8400 Joe Zevnik, Licensed Funeral Director Dignified, Professional arid Personal Service The Irish Missionaries in Slovenia 5 by Dr. Jožko Šavli In the 7'1' century of the common era, Irish missionaries reached Central Europe where, under the protection of the Frankish rulers, they preached the Christian Gospel. In the 8lh century several monasteries were founded, particularly in Bavaria. The Slovenians in the eastern Alps, who lived in their own state called Caranta-nia, were also involved in the Irish evangelization. In 745, they recognized the supremacy of the Frankish king as protector of western Christianity, and from there on, the Irish mission took Place. Irish monks operated from Salzburg. But other missionaries also spread out from the old Roman city of Aquileia, the See of the Patriarchal, founded in traditional style by the evangelist Mark. Christianization brought a new civilization into Slovenian settlements, where elements of Irish spiritualism associated with those of the Frankish feudal church. It also drew elements of the Latin Christian culture from Aquileia and Slovenian social traditions into religious life. According to the Frankish chronicler Fredegar, in the Year 623, the Slovenian, Czech and Slovak people of Central Europe began to rebel against their Avar op- pressors. In the battles against the Avars, a mer-chant called Samo joined them and distinguished him-sclf by killing Avar in great Uumbcrs. The Czechs, Slocks (Moravians), and Slovenians (Carantanians) ^ere quite impressed with Same’s courage and nomi-nated him as their king. Samo ruled for 35 years and under his reign an alli-^e of Czechs, Slovaks (Moravians) and Slovenians ‘Carantanians) was formed ^hich extended from the iver Elbe in the north to the rava in the south. Fredegar a s° mentions that in the amth year during the reign of c Frankish King Dagobert (M AD) Sclav! coinomento 'uidi (Slavs or Veneti) P undered and killed numer-°Us Frankish merchants who Were traveling through arUo’s territory. Therefore, the Frankish Ing mobilized his army in Ustrasia, the eastern part oi s.ls kingdom. But the Austra-r.'an army was heavily de-ty^cd by Same’s troops at §a°^a,st'sburg in Thuringia. e I?0 s kingdom, however, ^ ^cd with his death in 658 Irish Missionaries e First period of Irish missionary activity, which began in Bavaria around 600 and continued until roughly 625 also concerned Caranta-nia. During this time, the names of St. Amand, St. Columban and others were encountered. St. Amand arrived about 630. The fact that he crossed the Danube points to his destination among the Slovenians in Carantania. From the Vita St. Amandi we learn that he decided to convert Czechs, Slovaks (Moravians) and Slovenians (Carantanians) who crossed his road, and that he aspired to cam a martyr’s crown. But when he realized he could not achieve his ambitious goal, he withdrew and returned to his own flocks. Around 700, other Irish missionaries arrived in Bavaria. Among them was St. Rupert, founder of the bishopric of Salzburg. In the Vita St. Rupert, it is reported that St. Rupert, circa 700 AD, came to the Carantanian king, to obey the king’s request and to convert his realm. St. Rupert and his Irish monks worked from the cellae which the familia in Salzburg had set up in areas granted to them by the Bavarian dukes. The Carantanians did not oppose the missionaries; however, they refused to allow them to build monastic settlements on or close to their territories. Between 743 and 752, Pope Zacharias granted the See of Salzburg the right to the jurisdiction of Carantania. Thus, to this period belongs the most important occurrence in the history of the Carantanians or Slovenians: The beginning of their Christianization supported by their rulers, the dukes of Carantania. Around 745, the Avars’ invasion was pressing inward from Pannonia toward Carantania. This compelled the Carantanian Duke Boruth to ask the Bavarians for assistance in repelling, them. With Bavarian support, the Slovenians drove the Avars out of their territory. However, according to Frankish governmental procedure, Bavarian assistance could only be given under the following conditions: The Carantanians must accept the Christian faith. In addition, they must recognize the supremacy of the Frankish kings, recognized as the protectors of Christian Europe, a duty which received papal approbation. Agreeing with these conditions, Duke Boruth sent hostages to Bavaria to show his good faith. • Among them were his son Carast and nephew Cheitmar (Gorazd and Hotimir in Slovenian). Bomth expressed his wish that both princes should be baptized and educated in the Christian faith. (At the beginning of 2003, a newly erected church in Vrbove near Piestany, north of Bratislava, was dedicated to St. Gorazd, the scholar and successor Methodius. He is highly venerated by the Slovak people. St. Modestus When the bishopric of Salzburg fell vacant shortly before 748, St. Virgil (Fior-gil) became the new bishop there. During his time in office, he sent seven missionary expeditions into Carantania, laying the foundations for the parochial divisions of the missionary regions, with lasting effects until today. After Duke Boruth’s death, the Franks ordered the Bavarians to return his son Carast to the Carantanians. When he returned, they proclaimed him as the duke eum ducem facerunt. He died in 751 and was succeeded by his cousin Cheitmar. Cheitmar, who was accompanied by a young priest named Maioranus, invited Bishop Virgil to send missionaries into his country. St. Virgil launched an important mission comprised of Chorepiscopus Modestus and four priests, a deacon, and several other clerics, who founded a complete familia following the Irish pattern. Modestus became Apostle of the Slovenians in the truest sense of the word: he founded three ecclesiastical centers in Carantania along with other churches, the most important of them being the Ecclesia Sanctae Mariae in Solio, at Gospa Sveta or Maria Saal in present day Carinthia. It is believed that it was erected in 753, and was dedicated to our Lady of the Assumption. St. Modestus is interred in this church. Modestus’ death occurred around 767, and triggered the first outburst of open resistance against the foreign missionaries. Specifically, Cartantanian aristocracy were losing their social privileges in the wake of Christianity spreading throughout the dukedom. Two rebellions followed; in 768 and 770. Both were crushed by the Carantanian duke Waltunc (Valhun). Until Bishop Virgil’s death in 784, six groups of missionaries were dispatched from Salzburg to Carantania, which became definitely Christianized. However, the last pagan rebellion was emshed down with the support of the Ba- varian army, spread a general mistrust of the Christian faith among the Slovenians in Carantania. Only the good example displayed by the new duke (first called Do-magoj) and baptized as Domitian (ca. 802) inspired them anew confidence in Christianity. Later, duke Domitian was declared a saint. Despite the various rebellions against foreign missionaries by segments of the indigenous population of Carantanis, historians can produce proof that the Irish missionaries were particularly careful to use the vernacular in their preaching as well as in divine service. Only these Irish Columbanic peregrine or wanderers of faith, with their self-denying zeal, were able to push their settlements right into the heartland of Christian Europe, and helped to lay the foundation for the propagation, not only of their faith but of burgeoning cultural renewal becoming known in the rest of western Europe. In Fond Remembrance March 19,1907 - July 10,1998 Hi, Dad, Our tears are golden memories That fall upon the heart. As long as we have these memories, We’re never far apart. We love and miss you, dad. Ed, Pat, Jack, Grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchi Idren Kres Plan Picnic, Performance The members of Folklorna Skupina Kres (dancers) are pleased to announce they will be hosting their annual performance - along with a picnic - at Slovenska Pristava in Harpersfield, Ohio on Saturday, Aug. 25. The picnic will begin at 3:30 p.m., followed by a performance at 6 p.m. As a special treat, Kres has invited various cultural groups from Canada, including Folklorna Skupina Soča, Pevski Zbor Majolka and St. Gregory the Great’s Women’s Choir. Admission is $4 for both members and non-members of Slovenska Pristava, and free for anyone under the age of 18. After the performance, Veseli Godci will play for your musical enjoyment. Please join Kres and the Slovenian community in making this year’s picnic and performance a success. The truest greatness lies in being kind; the truest wisdom is a happy mind. _____________—Ray M1 akar Stimburrys Accounting Accounting 6 Income Tax 'Semices 496 E. 200th St Euclid, OH 44119 (216)404-0990 Fax \216) 404-0992 taxtime@en.com http://stimburysaccounting.com Enivtted tc Practice Seftfe ff.'e Internal Reunite Service Servicing Indmduals Corporations & Small Justnesses. AMERIŠKA DOMOVINA, JULY 26, 2007 AMERIŠKA DOMOVINA, JULY 26, 2007 6 Fairport Marks 60th with Polka Mass, Food, Music The Fairport American-Slovenian Club will be celebrating its 60th anniversary on Saturday-Sunday, Aug. 11-12 with several events taking place at its 617 Third St., Fairport location. The two-day celebration is designed to fit the various interests of the members. On Saturday a cabbage roll dinner will be served from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. That will be followed by a dance to a non-polka band, the Whooz Playin, that does a fine job of relating to its audience, Stan Modic, chairman of the 60-year observation, says. He also said John and Lou Grzely will undoubtedly stop in with their button box accordions for a few tunes from the Old Country. Sunday’s program includes a Polka Mass at 1:30 p.m., celebrated by Bishop Edward Pevec and Fr. Peter Mihalič, of St. Anthony Church. That will be followed by a short program with master of ceremonies Tony Petkovšek of Polka Radio on WELW. Cecelia Dolgan will sing the national anthems of both the U.S. and Slovenia. Fairport mayor Frank Sarosy will speak, proclaiming it Slovenian Week. At 3:30 p.m., there will be dancing to the music of the Don Wojtila Band. Food will be served as some of the old timers reminisce about the old days. Sixty and Going Strong Old Quiz, New Quiz by James V. Debevec II OLD QUIZ: Who was the model for the original Mr. Monopoly? ANSWER: J. P. Morgan. No one submitted the correct answer. NEW QUIZ: What was the name of the 1955 movie starring William Holden and Kim Novak, plus Susan Strasberg, Cliff Robertson, and Rosalind Russell that centered around a summer activity? HINT: The McGuire Sisters came out with a popular record in 1956 with the same name. 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. I love being married. It’s so great to find that one special person you want to annoy for the rest of your life. -Rita Rudner “Who would have thought the organization chartered in 1947 would be still going strong at the age of 60,” says Steve Zalar, Club President. After months of informal talk about the need, the first meeting was held in 1946 at the home of Andy Hervatin on King Street in Fairport. Some 30 men attended starting in motion an organization that would win its charter as a non-profit in Ohio in 1947. The Charter, that hangs in the Club Room, lists Andy Hervatin as the founding president; John Zuzck and John Zalar, as vice president and secretary, respectively; and three Fairporters, Joseph Droblick, Herman Kapel and Frank Zalek, as trustees. The current Board of Directors, elected annually, includes: Steve Zalar, president; Tony Satcj, Lou Grzely, Mary “Mitzie” Mahne, Donna Baucher, Lee Jakopin, Tony Shetina, Steve Macek and Rudy Schumer. “As with any fledging organization, the first order of business was fund-raising,” reports Lou Grzely, long-.time treasurer of the Club. “Its first effort was collecting 25 cents from each member who attended the meetings in its formative stage. Our first set of books shows a balance in the treasury of $57,” Grzely said. All Volunteer Help Fund-raising included the making of Slovenian sausages for sale and holding monthly dances at the Plum St. Mary’s Seniors Potluck Picnic St. Mary’s (Collinwood) Seniors will have their pot-luck Picnic on Tuesday, Aug. 7 at 12 noon at Richmond Heights park, entrance off Highland Road. Food will be served at 1 p.m. Bring your own beverage and the potluck food that will serve 5 to 6 people, or you can make a money donation of $5.00. The club will supply the hamburgers and hotdogs. 1 The only person ever to score more than 2,000 points in his football career is George Blanda. Over 26 seasons. Blanda scored nine touchdowns, and kicked 335 field goals and 943 points after touchdowns for 2.002 points. All You Really Need is SLOVENIA Street (Finlandia) Hall during the fall and winter months, and picnics at the St. Clair Hunting & Rifle Club during the summer. In 1952, the Club had accumulated enough funds from its activities and loans from its members to buy the property it still calls home at 617 Third St., in Fairport. At the time it included a small house and a three-car garage on three lots. Eventually, using the members volunteer help, the three-car garage was converted into a clubroom complete with a small kitchen, bathroom facilities and a bar. “Painted concrete-block walls and a cement floor greeted visitors in the first days of operation,” recalls Herman and Charles Kapel, two of the four remaining charter members. The other two are Frank Zalek and Frank Modic. Eventually, over the years, paneling covered the walls and carpeting was installed to dress-up the clubroom. “Frank Turek, who at one time owned the Brass Rail bar in Painesville, became the club president and moved the club from a cigar box operation by introducing a cash register,” says Grzely. “Then, under the presidency of Tony Satej, the Clubroom was expanded to double its size.” More recently, the two balinca (bocci or lawn bowling) courts were covered to permit league play five-days a week, rain or shine. In 2000 an Annex building was put up to facilitate meetings and storage. “The lawn, flowers and balinca courts greet members and visitors like a scene right from the Old Country of Slovenia,” says Modic. The Club continues to gain in popularity with new members joining as they move East into Lake County from Euclid and Cleveland, Modic says. If at first you don’t succeed, think how many people you’ve made happy. -Phil Hrvatin Cleveland Public Radio WCPN 90.3 FM Tony Ovsenik: 31731 Miller Ave. Willoughby Hills, Ohio 44092 Phone: 1-440-944-2538 e-mail: tony.ovsenik@sbcglobal.net Saturdays 9-I0pm CONTRIBUTOR TO: RADIO OGNJISCE-LJUBLJANA Coming Events Saturday, July 28 Pristava Picnic - Ansambel Najlepsi Cvet from Slovenia, after 6:30 p.m. Dinners served from 5 - 6:30 p.m. Tickets must be reserved in advance from Breda Ribic at 440-943-0621 Sunday, Aug. 5 Pristava Pensioners Picnic at Slovenska Pristava. Saturday, Aug. 11 Fairport American-Slovenian Club, 617 Third St., Fairport, OH, cabbage roll dinner 4:30 to 7 p.m., followed by dance to non-polka band the Whooz Playin. John and Lou Grzely will entertain on the button accordion. Saturday, Aug. 11 Slovenian Youth Organization picnic at Slovenska Pristava from 1:30. At 7 p.m., Veseli Godci plays music for dancing. Sunday, Aug. 12 Fairport American-Slovenian Club, celebrates 60 years with Polka Mass at 1:30 with Bishop Edward Pevec and Fr. Peter Mihalič followed by program. At 3:30 dance to music of Don Wojtila Band. Food will be served. Sunday, Aug. 12 Primorski Club picnic at Slovenska Pristava. Begins with 12:30 Mass. Dinner at 1:30 p.m. Live entertainment by Ansambel Stan Mejač. No admission charge. Eve- • ryone welcome. Saturday, Aug. 18 St. Clair Hunting & Rifle Club Steak Roast from 5 to 7 p.m. Music by Joey Tomsick Orchestra. For tickets call Richard Beck 440-942-4025. Sunday, Aug. 19 St. Mary’s (Holmes Ave.) ■Summer Picnic at Slovenska Pristava, 12:30 Mass followed by chicken and roast beef dinner ($12), and many activities and dancing to music of Veseli Godci. There will be sweet corn and čevapčič, a bake sale, krofi and food available throughout the day. Main raffle at 7 p.m. Everyone invited. Saturday, Aug. 25 Folklorna Skupina Kres 3:30 picnic at Slovenska Pristava with 6:00 p.m. performance at the Harpersfield, OH picnic grounds. Admission is $4 for both members and non-Pristava members. Veseli Godci provides the music after the concert. Sunday, Aug. 26 Annual pilgrimage to Sorrowful Mother Shrine, Frank, Ohio, sponsored by DSPB Vestnik. Leaves Collinwood Slov. Home at 8 a.m. and St. Vitus Village at 8:30 a.m. Reservations call (216) 531-2728 or (440) 944-0020. Wednesday, Aug. 29 Fed. of American Slovenian Senior Citizens picnic at SNPJ Farm on Heath Rd. Dinner served 1 p.m. by Julia Zalar. Music by Ken Zalar’s Captain’s Crew from 2:30 - 5:30. Dinner & dancing $13.00. More info call (216) 481-0163 or (440) 943-3784. Sunday, Sept. 9 Annual St. Vitus Altar and Rosary Society benefit dinner in parish auditorium. Friday, Sept. 14 St. Clair Slovenian National Home Annual Social. Tickets $60 each includes appetizer, dinner, cocktails. Additional dinners $20. Doors open 6:15 p.m. For tickets call (216) 361-5115. Saturday, Sept. 15 4lh Annual Slovenian Sausage Festival hosted by the Polka Hall of Fame. Vote for your favorite. Dancing 1 to 9 p.m. SNPJ Farm, 11000 Heath Road, south of Char-don Road (Route 6), 3 miles east of Route 306 in Kirt-land. Sunday, Sept. 16 Vinska trgatev (wine festival) at Slovenska Pristava. Wednesday, Sept. 26 Collinwood Slovenian Home honors Adolph “Stash” Kocin with pork chops dinner served from 5-7 p.m. Cost is $9.00. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 29, 30 Bishop Baraga 150th Anniversary Weekend in Sault St. Marie, Michigan. Oct. 5-7 St. Vitus trip to Washington, D.C. Visit various sites including new WWII Memorial. Saturday, Oct. 6 Fantje na Vasi concert at Slovenian National Home on St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland. Wednesday, Oct. 10 Opening Concert of City-Music Cleveland, 32 piece chamber orchestra in St. Vitus Church (evening). Social to follow in auditorium. Sunday, Oct. 14 Val Pawlowski’s 6th annual Bar Keepers Ball at Croatian Lodge 91 & Lake-shore, Eastlake. Sunday, Oct. 14 Koline - Pristava Pensioners at Slovenska Pristava. Sunday, Oct. 14 Collinwood Slovenian Home Music Fest honoring Paul Yanchar from 1 p.rm until ? Saturday, Oct. 20 Štajerski Club Dinner Dance at Slovenian National Home, St. Clair Ave., Cleveland. Saturday, Oct. 20 St. Lawrence Reunion Dinner Dance. Mass at St. Lawrence Church, 5:30 p.m. Officiated by Bishop Edward Pevec. Doors at Nash open at 6:30 p.m. Donation $15. Music by Joe Novak 7:30 • (440) 243-0312 or (216) 341-6135. In Memory Thanks to Matevž and Ivanka Tominec of Cleveland, OH who renewed their subscription and added a $10.00 donation in memory of Frank Tominec, Jr. Donation Thanks to Frank Novak of Concord Township, Ohio who renewed his subscription for five years and added a $25.00 donation. Enjoys Emily’s Column Thanks to Jeanette and Peter Ruminski of Euclid, Ohio who renewed their subscription. They write, “So many informative articles about Slovenia and other great stories. We especially enjoy Emilee Jenko’s column. I call her the Louella Parsons of us Slovenians. She certainly gets around.” Donation Thanks to B and T G of Cleveland who presented a grand donation of $150.00. Donation Thanks to Terri (Grdina) Koch and George Koch of Durham, N.C. who renewed their subscription and added a $65.00 donation. Donation Thanks to Dan and Majda (Kogovšek) Valerian of Willoughby Hills, OH who renewed their subscription and added a $25.00 donation. Donations Thanks to the following for their donations to the Ameriška Domovina: Bogdan and Louise Kovacic, Manhattan Beach, CA - $5.00 Stclanie Zamlen, Cleveland, OH - $5.00 Pete and Sheila Mrva, Madison, OH — $10.00 Jack J. Susel, Cleveland, OH -$15.00 James A. Slapnik, Jr., Cleveland, OH -- $15.00 Caroline Kastelic, Euclid, OH -$15.00 Katarina Dreu, Cleveland, OH -$10.00 Joseph Mihelich, Cleveland, OH -$13.00 Frank Klement, Pembroke Pines, FL — $5.00 Thomas M. and Sonja M. Kolarič, Kirtland, OH — $15.00 Zele Funeral Home MEMORIAL CHAPEL Located at 452 E. 152 St. Ph: (216) 481-3118 _ Family owned and operated since 1908 Death Notices GEORGE KNAUS George Knaus, age 92, passed away on Friday, July 13, 2007. Loving brother of Ida (96), Rudy (94), Florence (90), Andy (deceased) and Victoria (86); uncle of many. Friends were received at Zele Funeral Home, 452 E. 152nd St., Monday, July 16 from 6-8 p.m., and Tuesday from 4-8 p.m. Services were on Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment in Whitehaven Cemetery. Family suggests donations in his memory to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 300 E. 185 St., Cleveland, OH 44119. MARIJA RUDL Marija “Mara” Rudl (nee Skebe) age 70, passed away on Saturday, July 21, 2007 at University Hospital in Cleveland. She was born on May 27, 1937 in Hinje, Slovenia. She was the beloved wife of Karl; loving mother of Anita (Jerry) Virgo and Greg Rudl; cherished grandmother of Josepha and Kathryn Virgo; dear sister of Miha and Ciril Skebe and the following of Slovenia: Janez, Pepca, Franc Skebe and Prancka Dukaric; aunt to many. Mara was a member of AMLA Lodge #55 and Štajerski Klub. She was a resident of Richmond Heights for 35 years. She loved to bake and was an avid gardener. She took special pride in her grand-ehildren and enjoyed spending time with them. Friends were received at The Dan Cosic Funeral Home, 28890 Chardon Road, Willoughby Hills, OH on Monday, July 23 from 4-8 Pm. Mass of Christian Burial was on Tuesday, July 24 at 10 a.m. in St. Felicitas Church, 140 Richmond Rd., Puclid, OH. Interment in All Souls Cemetery, Chardon, °H. Contributions in her memory arc suggested to St. Policitas Building Fund. Donations Thanks to the following persons for their donations to the Ameriška Domovina: Dr. Joseph Kovacic, Colonial Hts., VA — $15.00. Mildred Houston, Los Angeles, CA — $15.00 Joseph Ovnic, Canton, OH -$15.00 Mike Grdadolnik, Greenfield, WI -$10.00 Štefanija Rozman, Cleveland, OH -$15.00 Nickolas Vukčevič, Concord, OH -$15.00 Archer Lloyd and Veronika Maria Blood, Shaker Heights, OH-$10.00 Anton Jarc, Wickliffe, OH - $5.00 Ivanka Kristavcnik, Chesterland, OH — $10.00 Mary A. Petelin, Eastlake, OH - $20.00 Mary Celestina, Richmond Heights, OH - $5.00 Frank and Antonia Urankar, Concord, OH — $15.00 Angela Musil, Solon, OH -$15.00 Helen S. 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Repairs Walter Majer 216-406-8483 Home 440-286-7177 Agnes Kastelic (July 27, 1956) A wonderful mother, woman and aid; One who was better God never made; A wonderful worker, so loyal and true; One in a million - that was you. Just in your judgment, always right; Loved by everyone you knew, A wonderful mother — that was you. Sadly missed by Family Adolph Rupe Who died Aug. 5,1989 Your memory is our keepsake With that we’ll never part; God has you in his keeping, We have you in our heart! He lives with us in memory, And will forever more. Sadly missed by Stella and his in-laws and many friends Willoughby, Ohio In Loving Memory of the 7th Anniversary of Sophia Opeka Died July 25, 2000 KmtmmANCEis love... Missing and Remembering you, Sophia Sadly missed by Relatives and Friends j i #• AMERIŠKA DOMOVINA, JULY 26, 2007 AMERIŠKA DOMOVINA, JULY 26, 2007 Slovenia - A Country of Castles In many ways the Slovenian landscape is unique, since some of its features cannot be found anywhere else in the world. One of Slovenia’s characteristics is its countless churches, which are situated on hills and hillocks throughout the country. Castles are also typically Slovenian landmarks and are found in many Slovenian towns. Some stand on flat land, while others were built on hills and offer spectacular views of their former estates. You may have read about the valley of the River Krka, also called the Valley of Castles, but studying castles around Slovenia, it can be established that the entire country could be dubbed the ‘Land of Castles,’ as they can be found, in great variety, in all Slovenian regions. Castles were usually the fortified residences of the feudal nobility and were typically located in areas where nature made it difficult for enemies to attack. They were the commercial, political and administrative centers of former feudal territories. Most of the oldest castles with their towers, walls, offices, and dwelling places, were built on hills. Most were built between the 12lh and 15th centuries, the period of high feudalism. Later, official and private buildings were also erected in the lower lands. Most of these are Romanesque. Later, in the Gothic period, castles were built according to different demands. After the 15th century, they were built as comfortable mansions in the lower lands. Most of these are Romanesque. Later, in the Gothic period, castles were built according to different demands. After the 15lh century, they were built as comfortable mansions in the lower lands or even in towns. Castles also played an important role during the period of Turkish raids, when many existing castles were additionally fortified with walls and defensive towers in which local people could also find shelter. Many castles are now only ruins. This is partly due to the peasant revolts in the 16th century, while some were severely damaged in earthquakes, and others were abandoned because they no longer served their original purpose. Many castles already in partial ruins were completely demolished during the Second World War, either from revolutionary zeal or for tactical reasons to prevent the enemy from using them. Today, many can only be admired in drawings by renowned 17th century historians like J. V. Valvasor and G. M. Vischer. And as to Slovenian castles today - after the Second World war, the issue of conservation arose and most were proclaimed monuments rooms as there are days in a year. The panorama of the Slovenian capital cannot be imagined without Ljubljana Castle, which has undergone a complete makeover during the last few years, and today serves many different purposes. Concerts, plays, and exhibitions take place there. Offering a spectacular view of the city and the entire Ljubljana basin, the castle tower is also one of the most frequently visited tourist destinations in Slovenia. Already in Roman times, the castle hill had an important function, and in the Middle Ages, it became an important administrative center of the former Duchy of Camiola. Later, it also served as a courthouse and prison. The restoration of the castle under the management of the City of Ljubljana, took almost one hundred years, with occasional interruptions. A funicular running up the hill directly from the center of the city is planned. Bogenšpcrk Castle, near the town of Šmartno pri Litiji, has a special place in Slovenian history. One of its many owners was Baron Janez Vajkard Valvasor (1641-1693). This renowned scientist, historian, geographer, writer and engraver was the first and last person for many centuries to write an historical account of the Slovenian territories. He printed engravings of almost every castle in Slovenia, thus preserving them permanently on paper. The Glory of the Duchy of Carniola, his most famous work, consumed his private fortune, including the castle. Of all the nine books that Valvasor wrote at Bogenšperk, The Glory of the Duchy of Carniola, with 3,532 pages, numerous pictures and hundreds of illustrations, is the largest, and has served as an important historical account up to the present. The castle has been well restored, and hosts a small museum. Unfortunately, much of Valvasor’s original works remain in other museums and private collections. To younger generations, Bogenšperk Castle is known principally for its wedding chamber, where the locals as well as other couples can exchange their vows. Well worth a visit is the castle situated above Ptuj, one of the oldest Slovenian towns, near the River Drava, which already existed in Roman times, when it was called Poetovio, the castle was built at the end of the 10lh century, and has been well preserved through the turmoil of history. It houses valuable artistic and historical collections, as well as a music collection. There is a world famous collection of 17lh century Ottomen paintings called the Turqueire in the knight’s hall, while a collection of medieval armor is housed in the Romanesque residential building. The castle, with the old town of Ptuj below its walls, makes for a perfect visit for history enthusiasts. Generally, good times do not come to castles all that often. Podsreda Castle in Kozjansko, which is situated in the vicinity of the Rogaška Slatina and Olimia spas in Podčetrtek, however, is the main tourist attraction in Kozjansko Regional Park. What was once a fort in the 12'h century is now a museum and gallery, as well as a cultural and gathering center. The castle also houses typical early 20,h century furniture which once belonged to Ivan Hribar, the legendary Mayor of Ljubljana. There is also an exhibition of fossils and minerals. It is worth mentioning that Podsreda Castle was named one of the top three castles in Slovenia by the “Lonely Planet” guide. There arc a few other castles in Kozjansko Regional Ppark, including Podčetrtek Castle, Pišcce Castle and Bizeljsko Castle. Royal Treat The castle above Lake Bled could be considered the king of Slovenian castles. It has seen many royal visits, including a recent visit by Prince Albert II of Monaco. It was first mentioned in 1004, and is therefore one of the oldest in Slovenia. Although it has been restored many times, its Gothic ground plan, which was designed following the shape of the hill, has been preserved. The castle chapel, dating from the 16lh century, is in the upper courtyard. Next to the chapel there is a museum collection of historic finds which reveal the castle’s history. Bled, whose castle is one of the town’s major tourist attractions, has been a tourist center since the 19lh century, when it was an Alpine mountain resort. After the Second World War, tourism in Bled was further developed, and today visitors go there for a variety of reasons: there is a congress venue and opportunities for good excursions or winter sports. Bled also attracts many visitors with its traditional rowing competitions, since it is well known that the best Slovenian rowers, who have won many world titles, arc from Bled. Slovenia’s history is closely connected with castles, although nowadays not many people take note of this. To some, castles are no more than interesting historical remains and tourist attractions, while to private owners, who have newly inherited them through denationalization, they represent only a financial burden. There are approximately 1,000 castles in Slovenia, although no one knows the exact number. The preserved and restored castles are of considerable cultural value, and represent a major tourist attraction in any town fortunate enough to have one. The castles of Ptuj, Tabor, Laško, Predjama near Postojna, Vrhovec, Škofja Loka, Snežnik, Velenje, Bogenšperk, Sevnica, Bled, Dobrovo, Otočec, Goričane, Fužine in Ljubljana, Idrija and the Štatenberg Castle, arc all in the Association of Castles. All You Really Need is SLOVENIA FISH FRY Every Friday 1 L30 AM - 8 PM SWH AUXILIARY 15335 Waterloo Rd. 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