Let Not The Light Of Freedom Be Extinguished! Amc ' n aril :? n©*' ▼v b-:*a &ž.:;oH • ^nigiv r.»vOifOO • -ii^o isnoi ”•• -.d <- * ■! lit •* if 100 31 hfltt • / i . 4- /jMi „ . SLOVENIAN MORNING NEWSPAPER Serving in Ohio and Nationwide, over 200,000 American-Slovenians Vol. 99 - No. 1 1 (USPS 024100) AMERIŠKA DOMOVINA, MARCH 13, 199? ISSN Number 0164-68X 60C Jadran has busy year; looks forward to April 12 concert Another year has gone by swiftly and the Jadran Singing Society is preparing for the new year. The officers for 1997 are as follows: President, Betty Rotar; Vice President, Don Gorjup; Treasurer, Dorothy Gorjup; and Recording and Corresponding Secretary is Dolores Dobida. Secretary Dobida may be reached at 929 Connor Dr., Eastlake, OH 44095 (216) 951-1694. The auditors are Clarence Rupar, Valerie Traska, Pat Nevar and alternate Florence Unetich. Librarians are Florence Unetich and Josephine aPla. Our musical director Is ^eg*nald Resnik and our piano accompanist is Tom Rotar. The music committee consists of Betty Rotar, lorence Unetich, Dolores obida, Clarence Rupar, red Slolaris, Tony Silc, ,rge Candow, Jennie Zak-*Ajsek and Reginald Resnik, ublicity will be handled by . Rotar, Jennie Zakra-JSek and Dolores Dobida. .. ^ this time we would ‘ e to thank our many r,ends who attend our two Performances a year. This lnd of support and encour-agement helps us to carry on jUr Cultural heritage and traditions. Many thanks to our v erfid supporters for t p0netary donations: AM eorge Knaus, Dr. Karl "utti, Joe and Joyce Plei Mary Kaferle, Pat Bra ° n and Frances Ma and our very anonymous donor. ^e received uona rom Mary Rose Toms Memory of Pete Tomsk alH01 D°nna Primc and Prime and famil) Memory 0f their fathei Citric. ^e also extend our c ..S Empathies to the I anH0f0Ur lonS-time sir Jo nSuPPort'ng mem °e Prime, who sang ii ass section for ovei ars, Mary Furlan M^ Kaferle, long. "uPP«ers and J„e m, JPS. recently p, |llrraeth»?4, eL‘",rdy "'ill J*'-. U,e8^,emEers. We appreciate all the support we receive from Tony Petkovšek, the Bucars and George Knaus on the radio, and the publications American Home, Prosveta, News Herald, Scoop, Euclid News Journal and The Plain Dealer. Highlights of 1996 for our Jadran family include attending the Man and Woman of the Year Banquet on March 17, for the Federation of Slovenian Homes. Our treasurer Dorothy Gorjup was honored as the Woman of the Year by the Federation of Slovenian Homes. On March 22, Jadran members attended the concert to hear the Ribniški Octet. Jadran, including all the Cleveland Slovenian choral groups, helped to promote and support the octet. The year 1996 was the Summer Olympics. On June 10, some Jadran members along with other singing groups, dressed in their national costumes, congregated at the Euclid Meridia Hospital. They waited with anticipation for the passing of the Olympic Torch. The hospital is located at E. 185th and Lake Shore Blvd., which was the route for the Olympic Torch Runners. The 5th anniversary celebration of the Independence of Slovenia was held on June 25, at the Slovenian National Home on St. Clair Avenue. Our father and daughter team of Clarence Rupar and Marge Candow, represented Jadran with a delightful duet. The Trustees of the Slovenian Workmen’s Home, sponsored a dinner on July 4lh. This took place at AMLA picnic grounds, to honor Woman of the Year Dorothy Gorjup, along with their honoree Ken Klein-henz. Also the Slovenian Workmen’s Home Trustees invited Jadran to sing at their 70th Anniversary Banquet on October 12. Many Jadran members attended both affairs. On December 28, we ended the year with our annual Christmas party. We thank the Social Committee for preparing the food, the button boxers for their entertainment and we all enjoyed the Dice Game. Our congratulations to our Vice President Don Gorjup, who has been bestowed the honor of being the 1997 Man of the Year for the Slovenian Workmen’s - Home. The Federation of the Slovenian Homes Banquet will be held on Sunday, March 16, at the Slovenian National Home, on St. Clair Avenue. Don is a member of Jadran, going on his 27th year. He sings in our tenor section and has been our vice president for over 19 years. Don is very accommodating for whatever we need. He is in charge of the bar at all of our affairs, sets up the bars, makes sure we have enough bartenders. His work is very much appreciated by all of us. Don is active in many organizations and truly deserves this honor. We are approaching 77 years in existence. Jadran members are rehearsing for their Spring performance, which will be presented on Saturday, April 12. The Dinner, Program, Dance will be held in the Slovenian Workmen’s Home, 15335 Waterloo Road. Dinners will be prepared by Millie Krulc and her staff. The menu will consist of soup with dumplings, salad, breaded chicken, swiss steak, mashed potatoes, vegetable, dessert and coffee. Dinners will be served from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. The program will begin at 7:00 p.m., with the theme “Forget-Me-Not Village” Revisited, written by Betty and Reginald Resnik. This is a continuation from our November 9, 1996 skit, with some new developments. The main characters remain the same: Don and Dorothy Gorjup as Janez and Metka. Other cast members are Florence Unetich, Betty Rotar, Stanley Grk, Jennie Zakrajšek, Henry Kapel, and Fred Nevar and Edna Klein-henz. The chorus will delight Babnik, Lango, Solar, Kregar honored in NY The Slavic Heritage Council of America, Inc. is celebrating its 20^ Anniversary this year with a reception on April 6 at 2 p.m. at La Maganette Restaurant, 825 3r(^ Ave. (East 50th Street) in New York City. At this occasion several persons will be honored for their commitments to the Slavic Communities in Greater New York. From the Slovenian community, the following individuals will be honored: Mr. Anton Babnik, Dr. Silvester Lango, Dr. Mladen Solar, and the late Architect Simon C. Kregar, who was the organization’s Executive Vice-President. Tickets at $20.00 may be purchased at the door, or by calling (212) 384-3441 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday, or (718) 762-2917 from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday thru Friday. A raffle will be held to benefit future program, “Slavic Folk Festival” on Nov. 15 at Alice Tully Hall in Lincoln Center. Energizing His Slovenian Heritage My youngest daughter, Monica, will celebrate her 21st birthday this month. In college, she is in the nursing program. To help herself through school, she works as an aid in a nursing home. She is quite involved in both. For school, there are study groups and cramming for tests. The nursing home, her job on weekends and her days off from school, is filled with caring for old folks. Enjoying her job, she often comes home with illustrative anecdotes of the people she cares for. Stories with a laugh, she enjoys telling us. But her heart is filled with sadness when one of her patients dies. However, most upsetting is seeing the patients without visitors. Monica does not understand how this can happen, and right or wrong, she is most critical of people who don’t visit their loved ones. One of her little old ladies can’t speak English; she is Slovenian. Monica always gets a chuckle out of her when she says “Cooka jajte,” (cooked eggs); at least I think that’s what it means. One day Monica came home and said, “Dad I want to learn to speak Slovenian. Would you go to school with me, and we could help each other? I said, “Yes,” to this interesting offer. My Mom, Dad, my older brothers and sisters spoke Slovenian. Maybe it’s time for me to learn. If Monica and I do learn Slovenian, the first thing I am going to do is go to the cemetery grave-site of my Mom and Dad and introduce Monica, their youngest grandchild, to Grandma and Grandpa Flis. Normally, end of story. But my Dad was a rare one. If he were alive, and I brought my tall, thin Monica to him, he would say, “Lepa punca,” (fine girl) - (I think the translation is correct), “but she needs more meat on her bones.” My Dad and Monica would get along tremendously. She loved her other Grandpa and my Dad loved his other grandchildren. —Rudy Flis P.S. Rev. George Balasko (the Polka Priest) will be at our Polka Mass Jan. 31, 1998, thanks to him seeing this paper. - Also noted Karl Mauser was quite a man. Didn’t know it until I received the “Domovina.” This paper is energizing my Slovenian heritage. AMERIŠKA DOMOVINA, MARCH 13, 1997 2 Jim’s Journal By Jim Debevec It was inspiring to note that the St. Vitus Slovenian Language School served 721 chicken or roast beef dinners on Sunday, March 9 in St. Vitus auditorium. But also equally heart-warming was that about 90% of those helping in the kitchen were in their 30s. It was wonderful to see so many young people maintaining their Slovenian traditions. Congratulations to all and keep up the good work! Dobrodošli - welcome -to the Slovenian people who came from Canada to be at the dinner and perform at the Lilija play that afternoon. The Slovenians in Cleveland are so active, it’s amazing they can schedule so many events just about every weekend, and yet have sellout crowds at each one. * It has been brought to our attention that Slovenia is the only newly - independent country trying to join NATO that does not have a lobby in Washington, D.C., for that purpose. It’s about time another all-inclusive group is formed to sustain a lobby for Slovenia. * Surprisingly, a number of persons have called inquiring about our vacation trip to Mount Rushmore and Yellowstone National Parks last year. It is admirable that the government has put this beautiful land aside for everyone to enjoy! Also, one of the most beautiful sights in the world is next door at the Grand Teton National Park. Walk into the main lodge there and go up the grand staircase, past the souvenir shops, and past one of the best restaurants anywhere (with a literally breath-taking view), and you’ll end up in a large room with comfortable chairs and sofas placed around a picture window about five-stories high. You sit down and look out this window and see the Grant Teton mountains in all their splendor. A sight you will never-ever forget. And where else can you find huckleberry pancakes? The Tetons, along with Lake Louise in Canada, are my two favorite vacation points of interest. The train ride from Durango, Colorado to Silverton on the narrow-gauge railroad is also awesome and you can see how beautiful our country really is. All of these magnificent sights were seen on Tauck tours. If you don’t believe me, ask KSKJ national officer Joe Hočevar. He’s been there and recommends all these trips. * About once every three or four years I tune in a situation comedy on TV just to hear if the laugh track is still there. For example, someone might walk into a room and say, “Hello, Slim, how-ya doing?” and all of a sudden there’s 500 people laughing like crazy. I then wonder who are all these hysterical yokels and what are they laughing at? What they ought to do is put that laughing-hyena sound-track to better use — say at political conventions every four years. That way, during usually dull sessions, they could capture a large audience who would normally turn the TV channel to the baseball game or some other situation comedy. If a speaker gets up and says, for example, “Vote for Joe Blow for president; he’s going to cut wasteful government spending.” Then the person in the control room could put on the laugh-tape and we could hear everyone from coast to coast laughing uproariously. It would be much more interesting that way. Then if the beloved David Brinkley again says, “This is nothing but a bunch of (censored) nonsense,” the laughing tape would entice all of us to join in and chuckle and say, “Right on, Dave!” To make it even more interesting they should pull the old Tip O’Neill trick. When he was Speaker of the House and they began televising Congressional sessions in 1984, he ordered that when a Democrat was making a speech the TV camera could only focus on speaker and not on the rest of the room which would have shown it mostly empty with only a few House Members sitting around doing crossword puzzles or cat-napping. But when the Republicans came up to speak. Tip allowed the TV cameras to roam around the room so we at home could see what was actually happening. Talk about mean spirited. Anyhow, to really liven up the next Democratic or Republican National Convention, we could put an opposition party member in the TV control room. He/she could play the laugh track whenever the mood struck. This would, of course, cause viewers to watch the Convention just to see when the laughter would come on. If a speaker got up and said, “My fellow Americans, I strongly urge you to vote for Joe Fresmaga because he’s not going to take any PAC bribes.” Then a laugh tape would play beginning with a few guffaws, then uncontrollable laughter would come on and we at home could know that is our cue to join in laughing uncontrollably until tears started running. On second thought, why wait. They could use the laugh-track every once in a while on the evening news. If, for example, they could show a senator from New Jersey making a campaign speech saying, “If elected, I’m going to vote for a Balanced Budget.” Then we could hear people bellowing, Ha, ha, ha - ho, ho. Yuk, yuk.” Or put in subliminal messages that we can’t actually see, but our subconscious mind registers. If, for example, a politician says, “I never used public funds to solicit private campaign contributions” — while he’s speaking, in subconscious minds of viewers across the country the subliminal message would kick in and we would be thinking, “Liar, liar, your pants are on fire, your nose is as long as a telephone wire.” * Now that Spring is almost here, it’s time for one of my favorite foods: pancakes and maple syrup. This time of year the sap should be running, and the syrup-makers making the delicious nectar, I wonder what the recipe is for making really good maple syrup. Maybe Mr. Mercina could inform us how the Amish make the palatable syrup. * “True friends are those who truly know you but love you anyhow.” --Edna Buchanan “Suitable for Framing" Comments? Fax: (216) 361-4088; E-mail: jim@buckeyeweb.com Keep the end of September, to the first of Oct. in the year 2,000 open for a great trip to Australia for the Summer Olympics 100% Slovenian Editor: You have a wonderful paper here, and I enjoy reading it very much. Born in Štreklejev 91 years go makes me a I000/o Slovenian and reading your paper makes me feel just great that “I’m a Slovene.” Circumstances makes me tell you to cancel my subscription. I often wish I could visit your city and in on buying some krofe, unc* going to the bakery for some of their goodies, and too, to get some of those homemade sausages. But it was not to be. I will miss Jim Debevec’s Journal. I really enjoy his columns. It makes me smile when I see the drawing he makes of himself. I think he’s great. -Emily Stubler Greenfield, ^ EDITOR’S NOTE: Dear Emily; that’s not a drawing-It’s a picture John Mercina took of me in my younger days. In Memory Jim: I love your column-Am enclosing my subscrip' tion renewal plus the balance is in memory of my dear husband, Joseph Nemaniči1, Best regards* Fran Nemanicj1* Euclid, Ohi° Keeps up with news Enclosed is a check f°r one year subscription. I enjoy keeping up with all the Slovenian activities and news. Dorothy Ulep'c Cleveland, Ohio Thanks Thanks for putting out a great paper! -Vida A. Stavana Chesterland, OH mtmm AM) SAVE ONE WEEK ONLY Hurry, for a short time only we’re offering special discounts on Holland America Line and Windstar Cruises. From Alaska to Europe. The Caribbean, Panama Canal, Tahiti and Hawaii. So, no matter where in the world you dream of cruising, anywhere from 7 to 85 days, there are special savings waiting for you now. Call today, this one week sale runs March 17-23, 1997! 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Yet, as we scan at the news from various other areas of the Coun-try> or even of the World, we must realize that we have not ad it too bad. Patience, my friends. Sunshine and warmth will come along. Annual Dinner & Lucky Drawing Sunday, April 27 At our February meeting, Ckets for our Annual Din-ner and our “Lucky Pick” orawing Were distributed to ur members and they were td'° make a PmA '' to * I them. The affair will be , . 0n ^Unday afternoon, Apnl 27th in the St clair ^'ovenian National Home Auditorium. You will be treated to a delicious dinner 0 chicken and roast pork, Prepared and served by ^llka Krulc and her staff, o owing the meal, you will t0Ve !ime ancl opportunities andThen 26 With yourfriends thp i 0 awa't the results of rl !;ucky Pick drawing. All c^ Plck prizes are cash. ha„ Course we will also your l"111510 f°r dancinS and 'stening pleasure. ickets for both the Din-drawl!^ the Lucky Pick Thoughts from Bucky M. Love lng can be obtained Kar" Ambers. Or call the Luck lat 486-°818- For can s ^Ck tickets you can Sylvia at 391-9453. I may be able to also help you. Deadline for the dinner tickets is April 23, so do not delay. Member Jennie Booth who has been undergoing therapy at Euclid General has now been transferred to Wickliffe Country Place. She is very grateful for the cards sent to her. You can send your cards of cheer to her to the following address: Jennie Booth c/o Wickliffe Country Place Room A3 1919 Bishop Road Wickliffe, OH 44092 Bertha Vidmar has been plagued with a back ailment for a long, long time, and finally the decision to have surgery had to be made. The surgery was performed at University Hospital. On March lOth, she was transferred to Euclid Meridia Rehab Center for therapy. Our prayers are with her, with the hope and faith she will soon regain her strength and stamina sufficiently to be able to resume her normal daily activities. Bertha was always a very active person, and always ready to lend a hand regarding cards... I venture to guess that if a count were to be taken, you would find that there is no one who sends out more cards than Bertha. If you were sick and she knew it, you would soon receive a card from her. Birthdays, anniversaries, and all other special occasions to her are important, and if she is aware of the event, a card will be on its way to you. Let us in turn, remember her now. Let your cards help soothe and ease her days of pain in her recovery. Your prayers will also be welcome. Cards can be sent to her at: Euclid Meridia Rehab Center, 18901 Lake Shore Blvd., Room 13 Bed 1, Cleveland, OH 44119. Our latest victim is member Antonia Selesnik who suffered a stroke. Her friend. STOP IN AT BRONKO’S Drive-in Beverage 510 East 200th St. DMH Corp. Euclid, Ohio 44119 531-8844 Avoid the cold, rain and snow °f Winter by using our convenient drive-thru Imported Slovenian Wines Radenska Mineral Water -Various Soft Drinks & Snacks We have Ohio Lottery and Instant Ohio Lottery tickets Open Mon. - Sat. 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sunday (No wine sold) 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. —____Owner - David Heuer Helen Pisek, tells me that Antonia had an attack, was rushed to Charity Hospital, and was diagnosed as a stroke victim Let us pray that she will recover and soon. How quickly and without warning these things happen sometimes. Your prayers and cards of cheer are needed for Antonia also. She needs to know that we are thinking and praying for her recovery. Let her know. Easter, the Feast of the Resurrection, is quickly drawing near. May the Blessings of our Risen Christ touch each one of us, and especially the sick and those most in need of His mercy. Peace be with you! Our Coming meeting date is Thursday, March ZO1*1 at 1 p.m. in the Kenik Room of the St. Clair Slovenian National Home. We had a very good attendance in February. Let’s do it again. AND SELL ALL TICKETS FOR OUR DINNER! EVERYONE IS WELCOME! —Stanley J. Frank After I watched “Schindler’s List,” I noticed at the end of the credits, it said, “Technical Museum, the Republic of Slovenia.” Isn’t that interesting? I have enjoyed reading the American Home for about 2 years. I received my first subscription as a gift from my brother, John R. Telich, Sr. It has been interesting to see so many familiar names from my childhood days in Euclid. I was happy to read that my cousin Edw. dicker and his wife, Olga, celebrated their 50^ anniversary. My younger son, Gregory, is interested in his Slovenian side of his heritage. I quite often share a copy of A.H. with him. I have enclosed a check to renew my subscription. Bucky Love, Wyoming, MI Donation Thanks to Marie and Frank Vesel of Seven Hills, Ohio who sent in a very complimentary letter along with a $5.00 donation to Ameriška Domovina. LENTZ ASSOCIATES INC REALTORS SINCE 1971 LENTZ ASSOCIATES, INC Welcomes the addition of JOHN V. HRIBAR to its Real Estate Staff. For buying or selling, please call him at 731-2100 or 289-0507. 843 East 222nd St. - Euclid, Ohio Seeks Musical Archives The Music Division of the National and University Library (NUK) in Ljubljana, Slovenia, wishes to add to its collections the recordings of musical groups, choirs, and ensembles, as well as compositions and recordings of individuals residing outside the Republic of Slovenia. Mr. Borut Lopamik, Director of the Music Division, has asked the undersigned to assist with this program in the United States. Material the National and University Library is seeking falls into several categories: 1. - Recordings of Slovene choral and music ensembles 2. - Slovene printed and manuscript music 3. - Publications about Slovene composers, musicians and music societies 4. - Concert programs and related material. Organizations and individuals wishing to participate in this program should mail their material directly to the following address: Mr. Borut Lopamik Director, Music Division National and University Library Turjaška 1 1001 Ljubljana Slovenia - Europe In case additional information is needed, Mr. Borut Lopamik will be pleased to offer further clarifications. —Metod M. Milac Syracuse, New York Meeting Slovenian Women’s Union Branch 25 is conducting a meeting on Sunday, March 16 at 1:30 p.m. in the St. Vitus Social Room. Please attend this important meeting. OUR GAME PAYS YOU M I L L I O N S EVEN IF YOU CAN'T PITCH, HIT OR FIELD All it takes to win Super Lotto is luck! And with at least/our million at stake every Wednesday and Saturday, isn't it worth a buck to try your luck? mm Feel Lucky Today? The Ohio Lottery Commission is an equal opportunity employer amt service provider AMERIŠKA DOMOVINA, MARCH 13, 1997 AMERIŠKA DOMOVINA, MARCH 13, 1997 **************** DID YOU KNOW Slovenia... Joseph Zelle **************** Msgr. Dr. Maksimiljan Jezernik celebrated his 75th birthday on Feb. 22. He is the rector of the papal Slovenian Institute in Rome. Happy birthday, sir! A golden wedding anniversary was celebrated by Ana (Pozderec) and Ignac Gerit on Feb. 9th of Melinc. They have a son and five daughters, including Sister Bernard. In Smiklavž pri Slovenj Gradcu Jožefa and Jože Kladnik celebrated their 50th. Congratulations jubi-larians! Police of Gornja Radgona recovered several statues stolen early February from the parish of Sveti Jurij, Apace, and Gomja Radgona. A suspect is in custody while investigation continues. In an interview for Družina, the diocesan paper for Slovenia, Rev. Mirko Kraševec is quoted as saying: “The Church among us is not rich, therefore it also has nothing to hide.” The Supreme Court of Slovenia has invahdated the judgement against the priests who were found guilty during the 1952 proceedings in Tolmin. They had been accused of espionage against old Jugoslavia. Novi glas, calls it a judicial farce. This June the second European Ecumenical meeting will be held in Gradsc. More than 700 delegates from 118 non-Catholic Churches and 33 European Catholic Bishops' Conferences are expected to attend the assembly. They will be studying new ways to reconciliation. Dr. Ivanka Tadina is a member of the organizing board in Slovenia. Slovenian radio in Terst is now on the Internet daily. The 10-minute report is live at 8 in the morning Terst Time. Try either http:7www.trg.tol.it or http:/'www.rai.it for the home page of RAT. the Italian radio system. The latter can be found at TRG ON LINE-MONDO ITALIA. A Slovenian television program is planned for the near future at 8:30 p.m. local time. Golden wedding anniversaries: Marija and Karol Mum of Ljubljanske Zale: Minka and Tone Katinec of Podhoste: and Alka and Matija Simonič of Semič. Our congratulations to the happy couples and their families! Famous Slovenian poetess, Milka Hartman celebrated her 95th birthday. The Carinthian (Koroško) young lady was presented with a collection of songs to which her poems had been set by Slovenian composer, living outside of Slovenia. INCOME TAX PREPARATION Peter J. Kuhar 944-1468 Personalized and Convenient Call for Appointment Now Trusted name serving the Slovenian community financially and MUSICALLY ©APtTOL Beverage Imported Beers. Wines, and Champagnes. Including Slovenian wines Under New Management Mr. Frank Mocilnikar - Owner Sharon K. - Manager 6104 St. Clair Ave. - 361-1229 (Continued from page 1) you with two songs by Avsenik, “Prehitro Mimo Je Mladost” and “V Domačem Krogu Lastovke,” accompanied by Fred Zwich. We will also sing “Tam Na Vrtni Gredi,” “Dobro Jutro,” “Ptičja Svatba,” and “Ej Vigret Je To.” Solos will be sung by Florence Unetich, duets by Clarence Rupar and Marge Candow. Of course, our Button Box Players will perform. To round off the evening, dancing will follow the program with Fred Zwich and the International Sound Machine. The price of tickets is $18 and can be purchased by any Jadran member or by calling Betty Rotar at 481-3187 or Dolores Dobida at 951-1694. Tickets will also be available at the Polka Hall of Fame. 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Ta bolečina me je spremljala, bolj ali manj intenzivno, vsa leta bivanja v tujini, od Buenos Airesa do Rima in Pariza. • O protestantizmu: V primeru protestantizma se je s časom pokazala še ena stalnica krščanske zgodovine: Kdor zavrže zakonito cerkveno oblast, prej ali slej pade pod oblast svetnega vladarja. V tem smislu protestantizem pomeni zmago svetne politične oblasti nad Cerkvijo. (...) Slovenci smo od protestantov dobili najboljše, kar so nam mogli dati: slovensko knjigo in s tem slovenski knjižni jezik. In to je njihova neminljiva zasluga za naš kulturni razvoj in za utrjevanje naše narodne zavesti. To pa je tudi vse, hvala Bogu. Kajti če bi postali protestanti, bi ostali brez vsakršne opore, na milost in nemilost našega germaniziranega plemstva, ki bi nas zlahka ponemčilo ... Knjiga Za čast dežele je sestavljena od osmih predavanj in intervjuja, ki gaje decembra 1993 objcb/ilfludentski list Tretji dan. Društvo Triglav, Milwaukee, poroča Dr. JOŽE DUHOVNIK FEVDALCI in LASTNINA Ta teden se je mudil v Clevelandu dr. Jože Duhovnik, bivši direktor Litostroja in član državnega sveta v Ljubljani, ob tem tudi vplivni član SKD. Na častnem konzulatu v Clevelandu je pripravil pričujoči članek, ki ga je nato faksiral v Ljubljano, da bi izšel v Dnevniku. Predmet članka je denacionalizacija oz. vračanje gozdov, v tem primeru Cerkvi v Sloveniji. Nekateri, ki naspro-1 ujej o vračanju, že pripravljajo oz. zbirajo potrebnih 40 tisoč podpisov državljanov za referendum o tej zadevi. Dr. Duhovnik je privolil, da tekst objavimo tudi v A D. Urednik fevdalci so bili lastniki fevdalnem redu, ki je bil znai •en za srednji vek. Tlačani morah odvajati po nekater zanesljivih virih do desetii odmerjenega letnega pridelk se plemstvo ni znalo ustrezr gospodariti, zato so morali p scstva prodati. Tako je nasta mešana lastnina med velepos stniki kot podedovana ali ku jena. Tlačanov na ožemi ovenije pred drugo svetovr voJno, kot sociološke skupil Zato so predstav Ve eP°sestnikov kot fevde in* VH ?epoznavanje zgodovii IlhrtkaZano "argumentiraj »l> 'ka politi{nega boja o. enacionalizacija gozdov venij1 ima zaradi specifi "osti dva značilna tipa uprav Vencev. Veleposestnikov je največ zapisani kot lastniki c °ncu druge vojne. Pri tem avnina lastnikov izpred dr “f svetovne vojne, nekaj pa j 50 sam° vojno’1 zaradi osebnT^0^ ^ 1 daiai- sebmh zamer razprt So lastn i Lasitl smo fake no’ imen‘ e ,med v°jno pravilen 0vali vojne dobičkarje. bili astniki do leta 1941 ni« njimi ^ rodu’ m< Kakn k- 1 tuc*‘ Slovenc ^Slovenne1?^'11 drŽaVlja nih n Je’ kl 50 Potomci ju zaradi arodov> naenkrat b: Pošli narodn°sti staršev c ^lna°e£:“ javil lastninski misija. Tak način določanja lastnikov pač ni evropska navada, je pa značilen za določene tipe civilizacij. Lastniki gozdov med obema vojnama so branili gospodarski potencial slovenskega naroda, tako kot npr. kulturna in tehnična inteligenca. Če so se veleposestniki na tak ali drugačen način umazali s krvavo roko med vojno nad lastnim narodom, je dolžnost predstavnikov pravne države, da to dokažejo. Pogoj je, da je Slovenija res pravna država in da politični vrh ima to notranjo moč in sposobnost. Pri tem seveda v pravni državi ne velja dokaz, da je bila cela družina na vagonu za množična morišča. Najmanj pa je nespodobno za pravno državo, da se vse veleposestnike pred vojno javno ožigosa in tako izpostavi javnemu linču. Povsem nenormalno je, da se v zakonih ločuje lastnina gozdov z lastnino podjetij ali bank. V Sloveniji izgleda celo pravično s stališča prava, če se trenutna politika tako odloči, da se v zakonih ločuje lastnina. V primeru, da so pobudniki referendumov prežeti s prastrahom fizične lastnine, ki ni izkazana v delnicah, se postavlja pod vprašaj miselnega vzorca za morebitne bodoče predloge. Če bi razumeli gospodarstvo celovito, bi gozdove v denacionalizaciji vrnili pravim lastnikom. S strokovno izdelanimi podzakonskimi akti pa bi bilo opredeljeno biološko gospodarjenje kot splošna dobrina. Z ustrezno davčno zakonodajo pa bi država sedaj lahko predstavljala parafevdalca. V primeru, da veleposestnik ne bi mogel plačati davkov bi se dezinvestiral, po splošno privzeti slovenski praksi. Pri drugem upravičencu, Slovenski Cerkvi, se je na koncu pokazalo samb ideološko nasprotovanje. Zanimivo je, da se v javnosti vračanje gozdov Cerkvi (le 2,6% o vseh) lažnivo prikazuje kot zmanjšanje gozdov v državni lasti iz 40 na 20%. PETRIČ Certified Master Technician Automotive Service Foreign & Domestic General Auto Repair 334 (216)942-5130 430 Lak«1«nd Blvd., Eastlake, Ohio 44095 / LOCATED IN REAR 2ele Funeral Home MEMORIAL CHAPEL LOCATED AT E^152 Street Phone 481-3118 ^amily owned nnrt operated since 1908 Gospodarjenje z vrnjeno lastnino bi tudi v slovenski Cerkvi najbrž spremenilo način dela. Vpliv na gospodarske odločitve in samo izvajanje bo najbrž prepuščeno laičnim strokovnjakom. Ob pomanjkanju duhovnikov za samo duhovniško delo bo taka odločitev toliko lažja. Skrb o sposobnosti primerne odločitve slovenske Cerkve s strani ateistov ali celo gorečih nasprotnikov je pravzaprav lažna in postavljena izključno v okvir dnevnega političnega obračunavanja. V primeru, da se Cerkev delu lastnine odpove v naravi, je v pravni državi pač taka razvada, da novi lastnik tako lastnino poplača. Vnaprej dvomiti v sposobnost političnega in cerkvenega vodstva o primernem dogovoru, še posebej v času manjav obeh vodstev, je milo rečeno neprimerno. Ali pa je to del političnega boja po principu javnih vprašanj iz zadnje vrste. Čakanje političnega vodstva in izpostaviti vračanje gozdov slovenski Cerkvi z metodo javnega linča, je lahko tudi prepoznana nojevska politika. Za pomiritev strasti na vseh straneh je še kako pomembno, da se taka vprašanja začnejo reševati aktivno. Razlika med kamenjanjem in vpitjem na javnem prostoru na začetku našega štetja in usmerjenimi izjavami po medijih ali internetu, pa je v bistvu samo v uporabi materialnih sredstev. To pa avtorji vsakokratnega javnega linča dobro vedo! Ali bomo zopet imeli referendum zaradi referenduma? + Albin Longar Ko smo zadnjič poročali o smrti g. Albina Longarja, smo pomotoma zapisali, da sta že pokojni vnukinji Cindy Judnic in Rosie Vozel. Za napako se opravičujemo. Visit Our Slovene American Auto Repair Shop! 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Počasi se je stemnilo in v hišah so se prižigale petrolejke. Sedaj pa smo že blizu pomladi. Opaziti je, da se je zemlja že prebudila. Dnevi so daljši in gorkeje je že postalo. Tako se bo zopet življenje pričelo izven doma. Srečanje s prijatelji in znanci po tako dolgem času. Takoj po praznikih Velike noči, to je sobota, 5. aprila, bo zabavni večer z večerjo in plesom v Slovenskem domu na Holmes Avenue. Pričetek te zabave bo ob 7. uri zv. Morda se boš vprašal, dragi bralec, zakaj ta večer? To je zato, da organizacija pridobi nekaj denarne podpore, da lahko vzdržuje zvezo z ostalimi kontinenti, da polaga venec ob smrti domobranca, da prispeva z denarjem, da se v Sloveniji uklešejo imena domobrancev, ki so bili umorjeni meseca junija 1945, na ploščah, ki jih v domovini še postavljajo. Dela je ogromno, bo pa prišel čas, ko se bo vrnila čast domobrancem, saj so se borili za geslo: Bog, Narod, Domovina. Zato pridi, pridruži se temu večeru v snidenju po dolgem zimskem času. Podpri to dobrodelno delo, ki nima nikake politične ali strankarske ambicije — le vrniti čast našim padlim. Zahvalimo se Bogu, da smo prišli v to deželo blagostanje n svobode. Mi vsi tu, rojeni tu in tisti, ki smo prišli sem na vpoklic svojih, pridružite se, kajti ako se ne bi zgodil ta »holokavst« nihče od nas ne bi bil tu, vsak bi še bil doma, v rodni domovini. Pridi, pomisli, podpri in nasvidenje! Tabor DSPB - S.V. VI. seznam darovalcev za »Georgina Tolstoy sklad« v ZDA, od 12. marca 1993 do 10. marca 1997. 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Radi tega je zgornje poročilo tudi samo od poverjenika za ZDA, podpisanega Milana Zajec, 15703 School Ave., Cleveland, OH 44110. Pod okriljem Tabora ZDSPB se je nabrala velika vsota denarja za podporo grofa Nikolaja Tolstoya, ki je kot zvezda med tistimi, ki so pomagali zrušiti svetovni komunistični sistem, ki je svojčas skoraj tričetrt sveta privedel v suženjstvo brez verskega življenja in prave življenjske zaščite. Trije vodilne take osebe so bili papež Janez Pavel II., predsednik ZDA Ronald Reagan in grof Nikolaj Tolstoy. Bodimo ponosni na te tri osebe, ki tako mislijo kot mi, da se pač rešimo komunistične tiranije in živimo pod ideali za Boga, narod in domovino. Grof Tolstoy je radi svojega prepričanja izgubil vso svoje premoženje, ker je pisal resnico, ostalo mu je samo čast in poštenje, kar mu ne morejo vzeti. Hvala lepa vam vsem za vaš pomoč Tolstoyevi družini, in Bog vas živi! Predsednika Tabora DSPB Milan Zajec Vladimir M. Rus Attorney - Odvetnik 6411 St. Clair (Slovenian National Home) 391-4000 Vodstvo SKD o razlogih za strankin neuspeh na zadnjih državnozborskih volitvah Težave z dobro orientacijo Po mnenju strankinih analitikov je bil Staničev koncept vodenja stranke napačen LJUBLJANA, 10. marca — Izvršilni odbor Slovenskih krščanskih demokratov bo na današnji seji obravnaval analizo zadnjih državnozborskih volitev. O analizi, ki je čakala na obravnavo v vodstvu stranke več mesecev in je bila medtem tudi deloma spremenjena, ter o prihodnji strategiji delovanja stranke pa bodo jutri na zaprti seji razpravljali tudi člani sveta SKD. Analize državnozborskih volitev leta 1996, ki vključuje tudi primerjavo z volitvami leta 1992, so se člani izvršilnega odbora SKD lotili že minuli četrtek (i.e. 6.3.), vendar po peturni razpravi niso sprejeli nobenih posebnih stališč, saj niso bili sklepčni. Kot smo izvedeli, je analizo pripravljala vrsta ljudi in njena končna podoba je nastala po tistem, ko so svoja (pisna) stališča prispevali številni predstavniki vodstva stranke, vključno s posameznimi ministri, državnimi sekretarji in poslanci. Kaj je govoril Janša Seznam vzrokov za to, da je krščansko demokracijo lani volilo le še približno 60 odstotkov tistih, ki so jih volili pred štirimi leti, se začne prav z letom 1992, ko je SKD z drugim najboljšim volilnim rezultatom stopila v koalicijo z LDS. Del njihovega članstva in volilne baze je ta korak sprejel »s precejšnjim nezaupanjem«, vendar pa so se zadeve v stranki začele bolj zapletati šele po Depali vasi. Nekateri so menili, da bi morala skupaj z Janševo SDS zapustiti vlado tudi SKD. Janša je ustanovil Krščanski forum in »govoril vse tisto, o čemer je SKD, zasledujoča preboj na sredino, objektivno težje govorila«. Po Depali vasi se stranka ni »znala dobro orientirati«, za- V BLAG SPOMIN 15. OBLETNICE SMRTI NAŠEGA M02A, OČETA IN STAREGA OČETA MARTIN ERDANI ki je umrl 18. marca 1982. Petnajst let je že minilo, odkar Te več med nami ni. Žalostna so naša srca, ko se spominjamo na Te. V raju prosi zdaj Boga, da raj nebeški nam da, kjer bomo zopet združeni, veselje večno uživali. Žalujoči: Antonija — žena Miro — sin z družino Mari — hčerka, v Avstriji Bratje in sestra v Sloveniji Euclid, Ohio, 13. marca 1997. čel se je proces notranje destabilizacije in »spopada s strujo (čeprav se ta sploh ni hotela definirati kot struja), ki je na vsak način hotela ohraniti ne-konfliktnost (ali bolje podrejenost) do LDS«. V tem delu analize je še posebej izpostavljeno ime nekdanjega tajnika Edvarda Staniča, ki »ni našel poti, ki bi hkrati upoštevala pričakovanja tradicionalnih volilcev in nagovarjala nove«; in medtem ko seje krepila vez med »predsednikom in Janšo«, je stranka, še posebno Stanič, večala distanco do SDS. Kot piše v analizi, je bil »koncept vodenja stranke bivšega glavnega tajnika Edvarda Staniča, ki je izhajal iz ‘pragmatizma’ in enotnosti slovenskega političnega prostora, napačen«. Jeseni 1994 je Peterle odstopil kot zunanji minister. Vodstvo stranke ni sprejelo njegovega predloga, naj bi tudi stranka zapustila Drnovškovo koalicijo. Odstop je Peterletu prinesel veliko naklonjenost in potrditev znotraj stranke, toda razkoli v stranki so se nadaljevali in danes ocenjujejo, da je bila največja napaka, katere posledice so se zavlekle vse do zadnjih volitev, ta, da »stranka ni sledila svojemu predsedniku«. Neenotnosti v stranki ni odpravil niti kongres oktobra 1994, zadeva pa so se še bolj zapletle lani s porodniškim dopustom glavne tajnice Vide Čadonič Spelič. Zaradi tega je bil tik pred volitvami sklican tudi izredni kongres, na kate- VBLAG SPOMIN 39. OBLETNICE, ODKAR JE UMRL USTANOVITEU NAŠE POTNIŠKE PISARNE August Kollander Preminul je dne 12. marca 1958. Gospod daruj mu mir, naj večna luč mu sveti, ker si dobrote vir, uživa raj naj svetil Žalujoči: MR. in MRS. AUGUST KOLLANDER Cleveland, Ohio, 13. marca 1997. rem se je pokazalo, da v SKD »obstajata neformalno dve frakciji. Dodatno škodo pa je povzročilo dejstvo, da se t.i. liberalna frakcija sploh ni hotela jasno profilirati, tako kot je to svoj čas naredilo ljudsko krilo«. Napačna ocena lokalnih volitev Enega ključnih razlogov za volilni neuspeh vidijo SKD-analitiki tudi v tem, da so v stranki napačno ocenili svoj volilni rezultat na lokalnih volitvah leta 1994. Na teh volitvah se je SKD samo navidezno dobro odrezala in po volitvah ni naredila nujne analize. Tako so tedaj popolnoma spregledali dejstvo, da je bil izid volitev v celoti posledica simpatij do Peterletovega odstopa z mesta zunanjega ministra, popolnoma pa so tudi spregledali dejstvo, da so dobili kar 30.000 ali 18 odstotkov glasov manj, kot so jih dobili na državnozborskih volitvah leta 1992. »Ob kolikor toliko skrbni analizi dosežkov bi morali lokalne volitve smatrati kot neuspešne.« Na tej napačni oceni lokalnih volitev so temeljila osnovna izhodišča za lansko volilno kampanjo, za katero pa se je pokazalo, da je premalo nagovarjala lastne člane in da jim z njo ni uspelo nagovoriti neodločnih volilcev. Poleg tega so imeli tudi težave z denarjem za volitve oziroma s finančnimi viri, saj jih ni podprl niti njihov »Gospodarski forum niti gospodarski resorji«. Ob tem pa je imela SKD še obremenitve s stalnim financiranjem zdaj že propadlega Slovenca in financiranjem kongresa EUCD. Ocenili so tudi, da so bili v obdobju med volitvami velik problem njihovi odnosi z javnostmi, z redkimi izjemami pa tudi predvolilni nastopi njihovih predstavnikov na TV niso bili dovolj prepričljivi in privlačni. Če v SKD, sodeč vsaj tudi po četrtkovi obravnavi analize na seji IO, nimajo povsem enotnega pogleda na pomen posameznih ključnih razlogov za lanski volilni neuspeh, pa so v stranki tudi različne ocene o tem, kaj jim je oziroma, kaj bi jim lahko prineslo sodelovanje s strankami slovenske pomladi. V analizi menijo, da »ni otipljivih znamenj, da bi nam tesnejše sodelovanje lahko prineslo kaj več, so pa jasna znamenja, da je med strankami pomladi zaradi nekaterih povsem identičnih glavnih usmeritev prihajalo do rivalstva in medsebojnega odziranja glasov«. Kakšna stališča oziroma sklepe bo danes v zvezi z ome- Prijatel’s Pharmacy St. Clair & E. 68 St. 361-4212 IZDAJAMO TUDI ZDRAVILA ZA RAČUN POMOČI DRŽAVE OHIO - AID FOR AGED PRESCRIPTIONS Se v demokratično Slovenijo vračajo stari partijski prijemi? Marjan Podobnik trdi, da nikoli ni potreboval psihiatrične pomoči, Lojze Peterle pa, da mu je za njegovo bolezen povedal član LDS Ljubljana — V slovenski javnosti, zlaiti med politiki in novinarji, so sc med sestavljanjem različnih koalicij in opozicij pojavile sila vroče in neokusne govorice o skorajda neprištevnosti zdaj že imenovanega podpredsednika vlade Marjana Podobnika. Kot je slednji dejal v nedavnem intervjuju, naj bi jih bil sprožil predsednik krščanskih demokratov Lojze Peterle. Zadeva je slednjič prišla tako daleč, da so se odnosi med nekdanjima zaveznicama precej skrhali, saj so bile izrečene celo grožnje s tožbo. Morda je tudi to prispevalo k odločitvi Marjana Podobnika, da vstopi v koalicijo z liberalnimi demokrati. Kaj se je pravzaprav zgodilo? Predsednik SKD Lojze Peterle je povedal: »Ob neki priložnosti sem se pogovarjal s članom LDS, ki na hierarhični lestvici stranke ne stoji nizko (njegovega imena ni povedal). Povedal mi je, da v LDS razmišljajo tudi o bratih Podobnik oziroma o SLS kot možni naslednji partnerici v koaliciji, a se bojijo, da je Marjan Podobnik zelo nezanesljiv partner. Po njihovih podatkih naj bi imel tudi težave z zdravjem oziroma hodi k psihiatru. Pri tem sem se zdrznil, nato pa me je LDS-ovec vprašal, ali želim do dneva natančno slišati, kdaj je kje bil. Tega, kar sem slišal, nisem nikjer širil. Lani sem bil na nekem srečanju na Štajerskem pri Ptuju, v ozkem krogu ljudi iz SLS in SKD je bil govor o združevanju obeh strank. Takrat sem opozoril SLS, da bodo stvari prišle v čudne vode, če bo gospod Marjan Podobnik razlagal naokoli, da je namen SKD uničiti slovenskega kmeta. Ker je bilo večkrat rečeno »govori se to in to«, sem sam povedal, da se nekje drugje govori, da Marjan Podobnik njeno analizo sprejel izvršilni odbor, ni povsem znano, pričakovati pa je, da bodo takšni, da bodo na njihovi osnovi lahko sprejeli »platformo« nadaljnjega dela krščanske demokracije, ki na naj bi bila seveda v okvii^ v klavzuri pri Fortunatu dogovorjene obnove stranke. Vanjo naj bi vnesli več discipline, odpravili neformalno »pragmatično«, »liberalno« strujo in, sodeč po eni izmed ocen v analizi državnozborskih volitev: »glede na uspeh SLS in SDS je očitno, da je za SKD večja izguba volilcev nastala med tradicionalnimi volilci, zato je nujna bolj odločna nota - tako kot smo dejali na kongresu - medtem ko je poudarek na zmernosti sedaj vsekakor (že) manj pomemben«. Sonja H. Vogrič (Po Internetu) hodi k psihiatru. To pa je bilo edinkrat, da sem izrekel te besede. Nato sva se dobila z Janezom Podobnikom in povedal sem mu, v kakšnem kontekstu so bile izrečene. Mislim pa, da mu nisem omenil LDS, kar bo ob priliki še treba narediti. Poudarjam, da teh stvari nisem nikjer več omenjal, Pa tudi SLS ni več tako divje tolkla po našem kmetijskem ministru in si izmišljala nemogoče stvari o Ostercu.« Predsednik SLS in podpredsednik vlade Marjan Podobnik pravi: »Nikoli v življenju nisem iskal pomoči v nobeni psihiatrični ustanovi in nikoli nisem imel nobenih tovrstnih problemov. Popolnoma nobenih razlogov ni bilo, da bi iskal tako pomoč. Ko sem se spraševal, kaj je bil-razlog, da so se začele širiti take govorice, se® prišel do zaključka, da je t0 stvar, ki jo človek težko dokazuje, v starih partijskih časih pa je bila značilna za tiste, ki so hoteli diskreditirati političnega nasprotnika: niso ga obtožili protidržavnega delovanja in ga dali v zapor, ampak so mu pripisali tako bolezen, da so ga lahko dali v psihiatrično bolnišnici, ga ’nafilali’ s tabletami in ga naredili za nenevarnega. Tisto, kar me je posebej razočaralo, je ugotovitev, in s'' cer dokazana, ker imam za to priče, da so poleg drugih Širi*1 te laži ljudje, s katerimi sm° skušali oblikovati koalicij0 strank slovenske pomladi; konkretno Lojze Peterle, k> tega tudi ni zanikal. Ko sva se srečala, je rekel, da je to zvedel nekje drugje.« Tudi v krogih SLS trdijo, da Podobnik ne obiskuje psihia' trične ustanove, da gre zgolj za zlobno natolcevanje. Pač Pa da hodi, kadar mu dopu^a čas, na neko samotno kmetu, na Tolminskem, kjer naj ° občasno preživljal svoj Pr°s čas. Marjan Podobnik je tudi t° zanikal, saj pravi, da že pet živi le za delo v državnem zb° ru in si kaj več od nedeljske®*1 kosila z družino ali treh dni h morju sploh ne more privoš ti, ker preprosto nima Čas ‘ Navsezadnje, pravi, hodi ve ko Slovencev na vikende, P zato še niso nori. »Če pa izginem samo za nekaj ur, že spet zagotovo v psihiat bolnici.« Generalni sekretar libera*0 demokracije Gregor Golo ’ je zanikal navedbe Lojzeta»;h terleta, da je nekdo iz njihov vrst razglasil Podobnika riČh' za norega. »To ni res in tega verjamem. Poznam ga že s raj deset let in ne bi rekel, da J^ z njim kaj narobe,« je deJ Golobič. * Mateja Ba^ De/o, J. marca ‘y Dr. Franc Rode: Cerkev mora tudi v politiki obsojati tisto, kar ni moralno »Naveličal sem se biti tujec« Vatikan, 6. marca — Novega ljubljanskega nadškofa smo obiskali v njegovi pisarni v tretjem nadstropju ogromnega poslopja nekdanje rimske kurije, kjer ima zdaj sedež papežev svet za kulturo. Monsignor Franc Rode je že dolga leta tajnik tega pomembnega papeževega urada, v njegovi pisarni pa so včeraj dopoldan nenehno zvonili telefoni. Preden sva začela pogovor, je po vatikanskem računalniku prišla uradna potrditev novice: papež Janez Pavel II. je monsignorja Franca Rodeta imenoval za novega ljubljanskega nadškofa in slovenskega metropolita. • Gospod nadškof Rode, leta in leta ste preživeli v teh mogočnih sobanah vatikanskih uradov. Kašni so vaši občutki, ko se zdaj, po toliko letih, vračate v domovino. Ko sem jeseni 1981 iz Ljubljane odpotoval v Rim, smo v Sloveniji še živeli pod enostrankarsko oblastjo, brez resnične svobode tiska, besede, izražanja in združevanja, medtem ko danes v Sloveniji obstaja dejanska demokracija. To je ogromen napredek in epohalen preobrat tako za slovenski narod kot za slovensko Cerkev. zame pomeni, da se vra-v ne^e Povsem nove oko-»sčine, ki jih z veseljem spreje-mam> saj mislim, da nove spremembe dajejo veliko mož-n°st za delovanje Cerkve, meatem ko so bile te možnosti v Preteklosti zelo okrnjene. * Kai Pa za vas ir osebno, da se p0 toliki 'racate v Slovenijo? Intimno gledano. Vse naše življenje en Vračanje domov. Zda, !n v novem konteksti Jam vračanje v dom ^lkim veseljem. Najj lUSVetu dvajset le ie K , 'n tUdi V Rimu - Hr ' „m°i položaj tu n ugacen _ sem zadr [St let Preživel kot t av^al sem se tuj ga in čez glavo g; lm se vrniti v Slov e 3° sluzbo pa se iz mojih temeljnih ; ’da ponovno zaživi. svoi SrCdl svo-ie8a na Sv°jega rodu! oh! ^ iniatc P° ‘a* Jsotnosti občutek, d. vašnn,Ja spreiela? K as' trenutni stiki z doi san!'1!;Si ne postavlja v. J’ ne sprašujem se krvi^3 Sprejema al sem stoodstotni S moj rodovnik se začenja leta 1511 in v njem so sami Slovenci! Nobenega Slovenca mi ni treba spraševati, ali me v Sloveniji sprejema ali ne! Živeti v Sloveniji in biti Slovenec je moja pravica, ravno tako kot je to pravica drugih. • Moje vprašanje je temeljilo na biografskih podatkih, nisem mislil na rodovnik. Moram reči, da sem se v letih, ko sem kot profesor služboval na Teološki fakulteti, med Slovenci počutil zelo dp-bro; nekoliko manj v političnem okviru, ki pa sem ga iz ljubezni do Slovenije tudi prenašal in prenesel, medtem ko v odnosu do slovenskega naroda čutim globoko soglasje in sozvočje, nikoli nisem občutil, da me ljudje ne sprejemajo. • Pa vendar, ali mislite, da se ne boste v svoji novi službi, po tem, ko ste se v teh veličastnih rimskih sobanah dolga leta srečevali z vsem svetom, v Sloveniji počutili utesnjenega? Nikdar me ni preveč motilo, da je Slovenija majhna, da je narod maloštevilen in da ima zase značilno, specifično mišljenje. Prepričan sem, da smo Slovenci zelo zdrav narod, ki pametno razmišlja, ki čuti in dela pošteno. Moram reči, da sem v Sloveniji srečal veliko več poštenih ljudi kot povsod drugod po svetu. Srečal sem plemenite ljudi, ki jih je treba iskati z lučjo. Seveda se včasih čuti, da bi se moral ta naš narod malo razgibati in razširiti svoja obzorja. Zato pa smo tu, zato pa grem v Slovenijo, da bi nekaj od tega, kar smo v trpljenju in bolečini pridobili tukaj, podarili slovenskemu narodu. • Poleg tega, da ste danes posatli prvi dušni pastir Slovenije, boste slovensko Cerkev morali voditi tudi kot njen upravnik. Ali mislite, da boste morali znotraj slovenske Cerkve veliko spremeniti? O položaju v slovenski Cer- kvi imam dober pregled. Seveda to ne pomeni, da poznam podrobnosti. Pregled nad položajem sem dobil med svojimi pogostimi obiski v Sloveniji in svojimi tesnimi stiki z nekaterimi duhovniki in tudi intelektualci. Zavedam pa se, da se bom moral v Ljubljani še marsičesa naučiti in se seznaniti z mnogimi novimi stvarmi. Zato bom potreboval pač nekaj časa. • Spadate v generacijo zelo izobraženih slovenskih duhovnikov. Kako kot izobraženec, ne pa svečenik, gledate na vlogo Cerkve v novi slovenski demokraciji oziroma v družbi na splošno: ali je religija za vas nekaj, kar izključno zadeva intimno sfero človeka, ali pa je religija, v tem kontekstu Cerkev, lahko tudi politična sila? Nedvomno je prva vloga Cerkve ta, da človeku omogoča vzpostaviti stik z Bogom in da mu omogoči, da živi v milosti, ki je na voljo v cerkvenem občestvu. Seveda pa je Cerkev ustanova, ki jo sestavljajo ljudje, to pa pomeni, da ni neka abstraktna zadeva, ki lebdi v zraku, temveč, da potrebuje določene strukture, določena sredstva, da potrebuje tudi pravice, zaradi katerih navzočnost Cerkve v nekem družbenem kontekstu nujno dobi tudi politične implikacije. A to seveda nikakor ne pomeni, da bi bila naloga Cerkve, da se spušča v politično dejavnost, da bi se opredeljevala za to ali ono stranko, ampak mora v političnem življenju ostati nekakšna moralna vest naroda. Opozarjati mora na to, kar je moralno in obsojati tisto — tudi v politiki — kar ni moralno ter ljudi usmerjati tako, kot je v skladu z moralnimi načeli. • Kako kot novi poglavar slovenske Katoliške cerkve gledate na novo vlado slovenske države? Mislim, da je na to vprašanje treba odgovoriti takole: pustimo tej vladi vsak nekaj mesecev časa, da pokaže, česa je sposobna in kakšne so njene temeljne usmeritve, potem pa bomo lahko sodili. Se posebno velja to zame, ki sem dolgo živel v tujini, in zdaj, ko nastopam novo službeno dolžnost. Takšen odgovor narekuje najbolj elementarna politična previdnost. Andrej Mrevlje Dnevnik, 6. marca 1997 MAJOR & MINOR AUTO REPAIRS FOREIGN & DOMESTIC STATE EMISSIONS INSPECTIONS $UN0(ft ■EUCLID jgj|j DIESEL ENGINE REPAIRS 4“WHEEL & FRONT WHEEL DRIVES COMPLETE DRIVE-TRAIN SERVICE FRONT END ALIGNMENT SERVICE APPROVED AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR Joe Zigman, owner Kdo ali kaj smo duhovniki? Kar sledi, je bilo objavljeno v rubriki Pisma bralcev v Delu 5. marca. Ur. AD Po petih letih samostojne in neodvisne domovine še ne vem, kdo sem. Zakaj? Danes sem odnesel napoved dohodnine na davčni urad v Celje. Predstavil sem se in doživel neljubo ponižanje. Uradnica je na glas tehtala, na kateri kupček bo dala mojo prijavo — med obrtnike zasebnike ali kam drugam. Smo katoliški duhovniki res obrtniki zasebniki? Zanimivo in hkrati žalostno. Pred osmimi leti sem postal duhovnik in na takratni položnici za plačilo davka sem bil razporejen med obrtnike zasebnike. To pomeni, da se pri nas ni nič spremenilo. Duhovniki žal tudi danes nimamo izobrazbi ustreznega položaja. Smo diplomirani teologi. Kaj je naše delo? Večinoma smo župniki ali kaplani. To pomeni, da duhovno oskrbujemo katoličane in skrbimo za lepoto svetišč. Duhovno oskrbovanje žup-Ijanov pomeni: sv. maše ob delavnikih in ob nedeljah (slednjih se redno udeleži okrog 25% državljanov); spoved in duhovni pogovori (med letom vsak dan vsaj 5 ljudi — v postu in adventu pa od 20 na za- MALI OGLASI Marcella Road 2 family, down. Taking applications for rent only. 2 bdrm, carpeted, appliances, central air, family rm, Ige well-maintained yard. No pets.382-1773. (1M4) Za vsa električna popravila in preglede napeljav, pokličite J & J Electric na 486-5318 ali 481-7432. FHA Inspections, Insured, State Licensed. Seniors: 10% Discount! (9-13) CAREGIVER NEEDED to assist elderly woman 3 evenings per week for 2 to 2Vi hrs. Light chores, no lifting. Euclid area. Call Barb at 261-3446. (8-11) FOR RENT 4 rooms, up, with garage. E. 52 St. No deposit. Ideal for adults. Call 881-8709. 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Kaj vse moramo delati za ohranitev kulturne dediščine — turistične zveze in kulturna društva pa vodijo in razkazujejo lepoto cerkva. In nihče ne pomisli, da se izgaramo duhovniki, na koncu pa smo ponižani na raven zasebnikov... S tem pismom hočem opozoriti pristojne, naj končno uredijjo položaj katoliških duhovnikov in Cerkve. Komu je mar za duhovni dvig našega naroda? Nam duhovnikom je mar! Kdo smo duhovniki, kaže kulturna zgodovina. Ohranili smo vse cerkve, ki smo jih sami upravljali — danes je v Sloveniji približno 2600 cerkva oziroma tri na enega duhovnika. Večino cerkva pod državno upravo je propadlo in so bile nasilno porušene (v naši občini dve gotski: Sv. Duh v Celju in Sv. Stefan na Teharjah). Ob sprejetju moratorija na vračanje gozdov Cerkvi žalosten ugotavljam, da ljudje, ki so bili sami vpleteni v krajo po naših cerkvah, danes sedijo v parlamentu in preprečujejo, da bi se Cerkvi vrnilo, kar je njeno. Ne gre za veliko površino — za 1,7% ozemlja države... Kdo sem? Duhovnik, ki je skozi zgodovino skrbel za kulturno omiko našega naroda — danes v svobodni domovini pa sem zasebnik, obrtnik ne vem katere stroke... Vinko Conč Slomškov trg 2, Celje Kaj se dogaja v Sloveniji? Z Ameriško Domovino boste vedno na tekočem! BRICKMAN & SONS FUNERAL HOME 21900 Euclid Ave. 481-5277 Between Chardon & E. 222nd St. — Euclid, Ohio Misijonska srečanja in pomenki 1173. Vsak prvi petek v mesecu bom začenši v marcu opravil vsak mesec eno sv. mašo na čast Presvetemu Srcu Jezusovemu za srečno zadnjo uro za vse sodelavce in pionirke MZA v zahvalo za njihovo zvestobo v sodelovanju dolga leta. Vsakemu posamezniku zelo priporočam, da po možnosti opravi vsaj enkrat pobožnost prvega petka devet zaporednih mesecev. Škof Gregorij Rožman je leta 1941 zahteval od vseh župnij ljubljanske škofije to pobožnost prvih petkov in sam sem jo od takrat priporočal, kjer sem mogel, ter osebno tudi opravljal brez presledkov. Seveda bodo vključeni tudi vsi slovenski misijonarji in misijonarke na terenu ali v pokoju v zaledju. V naši javni kapeli Čudodelne svetinje je vsak petek moj dan za vodstvo koncelebrirane sv. maše za verne, ki prihajajo dnevno k sv. maši ob 12.05. Glavna tajnica MZA Sonja Ferjavnoa me je že leta prosila, naj sodelujočim, ki tako zvesto podpirajo MZA, konkretno obljubim eno mesečno sv. mašo, kateri se bodo lahko sami, kjerkoli že živijo in garajo, pridružili v njihovih župnijskih cerkvah. Moram pa reči, da noben dan svojega duhovniškega življenja nisem pozabil v sv. maši dnevno priporočiti Bogu vsako dušo dobrotnikov sodelujočih na vseh koncih Božji Dobroti in Usmiljenju. Saj vsi skupaj hitimo v isti smeri v božje naročje in Bog nam daje čas, da smo mu zato hvaležni in z dobrimi deli in krščanskim življenjem odkupujemo čas. Čas je božji dar vsakemu. Izrabljajmo ga! Če bi večina našega članstva molitveno sodelovanje stalno poglabljala, bi naši napori bili še veliko bolj blagoslovljeni, tako duhovno kot materialno. Saj se moramo zavedati, da mi samo sejemo, rast daje pa lahko samo On, ki ga za božji blagoslov v vsakem podvigu in akciji, prosimo. Bogoslovska akcija za formiranje dobrih duhovnikov polagoma, vendar stalno napreduje. V mariborskem bogoslovju Andreanum je Neimenovana iz Euclida prevzela v 6. letniku Slavkota Haložana, iz sv. Ož-balta-Ptuj, diakona in letošnjega novomašnika, z darom $300. To je trinajsti bogoslovec, ki smo ga letos v Mariboru prevzeli nanovo, odkar je celotno mariborsko bogoslovje samostojno in neodvisno od ljubljanskega, kjer so preje študirali tudi vsi mariborski kandidati. V 6. letniku imamo še 4 od desetih, diakonov in letošnjih novomašnikov, ki nimajo dobrotnika. To so Aleksander Koren od Sv. Marjete/Pesnica; Dušan Kubot iz znanih Zreč; Vlado Leskovar iz Slovenskih Konjic, kamor sem se kot mlad gimnazijec z užitkom enkrat peljal z njihovim majhnim vlakom, ko je moj oče bil prometnik na Pragerskem in jaz študiral na mariborski klasični gimnaziji. Četrti je Jože Vogrin od Sv. Jakoba v Slovenskih Goricah. Morda se bo ta ali oni, ponavljam od mnogih štajerskih rojakov med nami odločil, da enega prevzame. Tristo dolarjev ni taka vsota, da bi kdo ob tej postni žrtvi obubožal v naših razmerah. Imel bi pa mladega novomašnika, ki bi vse svoje duhovniško življenje Boga zahvaljeval za rojaka v ZD ali Kanadi, ki mu je prinesel za novo mašo z voščilom skromno pomoč za začetek duhovniškega delovanja. Tudi naši prekmurski rojaki imajo v Mariboru bogoslovca. Petoletnik Simon Potnik, ki ga je prevzela vdova Mari Celestina, ji je, opozorjen o smrti moža Mirota pisal zelo lepo pismo, ki bo v svetem postu mnogim v boljše razumevanje o smislu trpljenja: »Gospa Mari, naj Vam najprej iz srca voščim sožalje. Vem, da je ta beseda le kapljica v morje bolečine. Vendar, četudi sem tako daleč, sem Vam vseeno blizu. Vsi smo si sestra in bratje na Božji dlani. Tam smo si blizu. In Bog ’tepe’ tudi tukaj. Kadar izvem za kakšno takšno žalostno vest, se vedno spomnim na Joba v Svetem Pismu. Zakaj ta udarec? Kaj je zakrivil? In jaz? Kakšno vlogo igram v trpljenju jaz? Po drugi strani pa vemo, da nam niti las ne pade z glave brez Božje vednosti. Vemo tudi, da nas Bog ljubi in da je Sin Božji trpel za nas iz ljubezni. Trpljenje je torej tudi sad ljubezni. Tako lažje razumemo pregovor: Kogar Bog ljubi, ga tepe. Oprostite, vem da sem mlad in me bo življenje še mnogo naučilo, pa si vseeno drznem toliko govoriti o vsem tem. Bog me je mladega povabil na pot trpljenja. Ko sem bil v prvem letniku bogoslovja, mi je umrla stara mati. Zelo je bolelo. Pred tem nisem vedel, kaj smrt je. Malo za tem se je smrtno ponesrečil moj brat. Takrat nisem jokal. Bolečina pa je bila neizmerna. Začel sem se prepirati z Bogom. Očital sem mu, da mi je ukradel brata. Se sedaj mi je hudo. In ko vzamem v naročje njegovo pet let staro hčerko, včasih tudi pride solza na oči. Večinoma pa ne več. Največkrat me ta božji dar spravi v smeh. Sedaj vem, da Bog nikoli ničesar ne vzame, da da bi me nekaj boljšega ne dal. To je naša naloga, ko kaj izgubimo, da začnemo iskati, kaj nam je Bog dal. Ko sem čez dalj časa začutil, da Bog brata, ki mi ga je vzel in ki ga močno ljubim, ljubi še bolj, sem se pomiril. On ga čuva pri Sebi. Saj si mi sami želimo priti k Njemu. In ker ni druge poti, kakor da umrjemo, moramo to pot vzeti zares. Seme mora umreti, če hoče obroditi sad. Gospa Mari. 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And enjoy greater peace of mind, thanks to the Freedom-90's lifetime limited warranty So see your American-Standard dealer about the Freedom 90. and give your neighborhood meter reader something to wonder about. AMERICAN-STANDARD Built To A Higher Standard *\\ !//. G'mikW 944-9444 y,...nj+rih 30170 Lakeland Blvd- Wickliffe, Oh. 44092 A Name For All Seasons? Independent and Catered Living Village A RETIREMENT COMMUNf^ • Private garden apartments • Housekeeping • Planned activities • Transportation • 24 hr. Emergency Pull Cord • Free Laundry Facilities • Nutritious Meals • No endowment or entrance fee Callus today for a lunch and tour 25900 Euclid Avenue Euclid, Ohio 44132 261-8383 v L a h Louis J. Koenig Wins Top Holmes Honor Louis J. Koenig was born December 8, 1925 in the Woodland-East 79th Street area of Cleveland, Ohio. Lou’s parents Carl and Sophie Koenig came from the then Austria-Hungary and were Gott-scheers, which is an area now Part of Slovenia. Lou is one of eight children: two sisters, Josephine (deceased) and De-lores Elias; and five brothers: Carl, William (deceased), Frank, Joseph, and Raymond. Lou went to Holy Trinity lementary, Rawlings Junior High, and East Tech High iq11001’ wtlere he graduated in 1943. In February, 1994, Lou was inducted into the Navy, and served in the Pacific Theater. On Easter Sunday, April th h'S t0°k part tn tne invasion of Okinawa. Lou ^as h°norably discharged in June, 1946. After the war, Lou worked years for Carpenter fi mg ^ Air Conditioning, TRu/yearS as a Pipefitter for O • ’. anci then at Airtron 1990 810 Until his retirement in in 1952, Lou married Jennie anek at Holy Trinity Church. hey were blessed with six children: Louis Jr., Kenneth, ark, Ronald, Matthew, and enevieve. The family joined ' Gary’s Church when they to the Collinwood area _ . 9- Fou became active in Bo VUnCti°ns’ including the V ^ couts, where he was a Fornmittee Man. Wp S Lou,s children grew and Vili °n to ^t- Joseph and a Angela High Schools, he tbecame involved in many of iricluH l?0l'S activities. which wo w d the Dad’s Club and He : 1118 as a hingo volunteer. Hoiv N.n acdve member of the held ame Society and has PresiH"13^ °ffices’ including nam fnt' ln 1982> Lou was Man6 ftlle ^°*y blame Society Ma"of the Year. Nam Ile serving the Holy friend’ L°U became good the p7!h many members of Hom °h*nwood Slovenian tnanyeofatnhd.joined them in In iQ7 heir social functions. PresiH ’ W^en ^d ^ocin was Sent °f the Home, he facilitred t0 Lou that the With .u Was having problems to taWhe boiler- He asked Lou rectede(h IO°k at it' Lou cor' eontin j6 problem and has many !° rt;pair Of replace conditio • he heating and air day , ning elements to this Miline0!? 1S als° always a very activitiesand at the many club After Lou’s w r years °f marriage awav I ' e’ Jennie, passed bew residU and b*s son Mait-(r de ln the family home fContinued o„ page 2) Congratulations to All Honorees! From Grdina-Faulhaber Funeral Homes 17010 Lake Shore Boulevard Cleveland, Ohio 44110 (216) 531-6300 Congratulations and Best Wishes to Lou Koenig on being selected 1997 Collinwood Slovenian Home Man of the Year With All Our Love Lou and Barb Ken and Jeanette Mark Ron and Paula Matthew Genevieve and Michael Congratulations Louis Koenig Holmes Hall “Man of the Year” Officers and members of St. Mary’s SENIORS Congratulations Lou Koenig Mike and Evelyn Pipoly As my name indicates I am happy to support the Federation of Slovenian National Homes Vesel’s Rebuilders 29767 Roberts St. Wickliffe, Ohio 44092 CONGRA TULA TIONS LOU KOENIG Bonnie’s Hair Care Your One Stop for the Whole Family Hair Needs Mon. & Wed. Closed Tues., Thurs., & Fri. 9:00 - 9:00 Sat.: 7:30 - 3:00 Bonnie Ferra Wolf 15602 Holmes Ave., Cleveland - 761-5018 - Galloway Tree Service “Your Complete Tree Service" Fully Insured (216) 944-6384 (216) 918-9019 Slid&MUl & S barnyard, annual fair‘C’^ambake, 175 Club af-W I bnstmas dinner dance; Wotfl y, tbe help from our hoiq en s Auxiliary, our stock-rs and social members. the a 016111 bers of our board, serve Ux'bary. and volunteers h i SesSi The Homes. We purchase tickets for almost every affair at the Slovenian Homes and also participate in their other fundraisers. We are keeping our head above water, paying our bills and doing the best we can to continue our Slovenian tradition. We are looking forward to 1998, when we will be celebrating the 75th anniversary of our Home. Our Board of Directors congratulates our Auxiliary, our honoree for 1997, and all the other Federation honorees! Members of our Board: Steve Docs, pres.; Ruth Shook, vice pres.; Linda Seku- West Park as hosts, hostesses and SlOVCIlian Hoitt© Cashipr. riln s at °ur fish fries, they e kitchen for the jam ners0ns and 'be various din-0 sP°usored by the Board. Co> Ur c*ub manager, Sue Kos-spj ?uts on rib, steak and golf]611' d'nners, sponsors a ipg j ea8ue and a machie bowl-team6a8Ue- She also has dart dewS playing at the Club. She bandan excellent job. Her hus-'h a J- a*e’ *s a^so very active fisting the Club. ■loanu f'sh fry supervisor, Vv'th ali°kerS’ ^°es a Srand job ln , ber responsibilities, operaf 6 sp|r‘t °f mutual co-Slovg,,10'1 w‘lb 'he eight other •heptb'811 Glomes, our Board Ct'°ns JS attend as many fun-s Possible at the other Patron Ads Joe & Ruth Lach Henry & Albina Copek Michael Royer Bob & Marian Royer Darlene & Michell Bartunek Zina Sesek Rose Žnidaršič Donna Oilman Edith Garstick Helen Konkoy Steve & Theresa Krisby Frank Kozuk Evie Deniion Ella Samanich Mimi Stibil FEDERATION OF SLOVENIAN NATIONAL HOMES lar, fin. secy, and treas.; Helen Urbas, rec. secy.; Dorothy Brletic, auditor; Stanely Mramor, House chairman; Frank Renusi, Entertainment chairman; Kathy Janosik and John Schrenk; and Bill Brletic, past pres, and advisor. Grandma Cham, you were always the Woman of the Year in our hearts. Love, Lisa and Michael Wawzyniak and Anthony Brulewicy Congratulations Aunt Eleanore Woman of the Year Dan Stermoli and Judy Congratulations to the Greatest Grandma in the World. Love, John and Bill Eleanor Cham We Congratulate All the Honorees from Happy Lines Button Box Club For Info. Call Larry Zaletel 520-1531 Seven Hills, Cleveland Congratulations Aunt Ellie Cham “Woman of the Year” from David and Karen Stermolie Ashley, Lindsey and Mike Congratulations Ellie Cham, West Park Slovenian Home Woman of the Year With Love Sister and Brother-in-Law Gene and Gerry Stermoli Congratulations to Man and Woman of the Year and All Hall Honorees and to All Our Customers Slavic Village Food Center 6405 Fleet Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 883-9549 John and Linda Turk AMERICAN HOME, FEDERATION SECTION, MARCH, 1997 AMERICAN HOME, FEDERATION SECTION, MARCH, 1997 C2 Congratulations, Aunt Ellie Cham from Nephew Rick Sterm Congratulations Grandma We Love You Dominic and Caitlyn Jenai Congratulations Eleanore Cham from West Park Slovenian Home May the Federation Live on in Honorees Today Živijo Slovencic Anonymous Congratulations West Park Slovenian Home “Woman of the Year" Ellie Cham from Past President Rudy Jaksa and _____wife Boots___ Ellie Cham “Woman of the Year” Congratulations Grandma! John and Jennie Congratulations Woman of the Year Ellie Cham from Lee Hanen and Casey Ros Congratulations to the most wonderful grandma in the Whole World. All Our Love, John, Adam, Jodie and Donnie Congratulaltions Congratulations Eleanor, Ellie Cham Grace & Dominic Woman of the Year Sczfare from Mae Seggio Best of Luck to Our Honoree Ellie Cham West Park Slovenian Home and all other Honorees from The Ladies Auxiliary of West Park Slovenian Home President Joan Cifranic _ Congratulations “Mom” on being Woman of the Year. You were, are, and will always be our Special Woman Love, Joyce and Stan Sherry and Chris Sandy and Gary John and Mary Jo West Park Button Box Club 4583 W. 130 St. Cleveland, Ohio 44135 Music Director: Andy Lipel Pres., Bill Zamrazak Vice-President: Ella Samanich Finance: Rudy Pivik Recording: Mimi Stilbil P.R.: Albina Capek 888-1454 6907 Ridgewood Ave., Parma, Ohio 44127 We still have tapes: 1st Time Around $7.00 Best Wishes Eleanor Cham and All Honorees 1997 from Mario Pavicic, D.D.S. 4682 West 130,h Street Cleveland, Ohio t r \ c f e i I i Congratulations to: Eleanor Cham and All Honorees from West Park Slovenian Home President: James Wormuth Sr. Vice Pres.: Chuck Gove Secretary: Bob Rayer Treasurer: James Wormuth, Jr j t s t c I l I t ] I ( f 1 I I 1 ( f \ Congratulations to the Lady of the Year: Sister Rose Mary Hočevar and Man of the Year John Pestotnik and to All Honorees and to our West Park Honoree Eleanor Cham Rudy and Marie Pivik Past Honorees of Federation Congratulations to the Lady of the Year: Sister Rose Mary Hočevar and Man of the Year John Pestotnik and to All Honorees and to our West Park Honoree Eleanor Cham Rudy and Marie Pivik Past Honorees of Federation___ i i i i t i ( j Women’s Auxiliary Supports Lorain Lons before around W Q C ■ Long before ground was broken for the Lorain Slovenian Home in April 1923, the women were actively engaged in raising funds for the Home. They went door to door for donations and put on many fund raising activities. The Women’s Auxiliary was established in August 1923. The first officers were: Agnes Lesnak Ursic, president; Agnes Mejak, vice president; Josephine Eisenhardt, secre-tary; Vida Kumse, recording secretary; and Frances Bresak, treasurer. These hardy, and hearty, women did everything they could to promote the Home. hey sponsored plays, concerts, dances, dinners (they a|so did the cooking), a Slovenian school and a Library, °th of which flourished for many years. Thanks to Lorain Ladies Auxiliary BiH and Dorothy Brletic Lorain Women’s Auxiliary, Lorain Slovenian Home. Back row: Mary Rahotina, Angela Solack, Frances Yurman, Lori Docs, Margie Yuricich, Linda Sekular, Agnes Serazin, Drothy Brletic, Lee Pavlovčič, Frances Pavlovčič, Helen Sekular. Front row: Helen Urbas, There were good and bad J0311 Rahotina, Rose DeLeonardis, Molly Glavan, n Ac .1 . .. **'ia a -WT A • A a -w times over the years. Member-^ lP fluctuated and then dwin-ed to the point where the auxiliary was on the verge of dissolving in 1980. Angela fi Zjan Was president at the e and, somehow, she eated enough enthusiasm to voC* younger women in- acU^6 Auxiliary ^as heen very card6 eVCr S*nce sPonsoring bakp Pa.rt’es’ garage sales and for th3 6S *tS ma*n fttttdraiser been ^St several years has dels Atarm8 and selling stru-n ' l At flrst’ the strudels and ancate sold at arts & its shows at two different arches for several years. soH6' t*ie strudels are in the clubroom of the memh t0 stochholders, social bv i Crs an<^ Jhe public just Th0rd°fmouth ary ^Unction of the Auxili- whiCh I0,Support the Home, of ep,, ,as to the tune overth^3 ^ttsaod dollars a11 kinHPaSt feW years> buytng SuPPliec Sf °f ecfuiPment and clubror, °r the kitchen and Pay for*11' Auxiliary helps and em repa’rs t0 the building clien at t?ment: runs the kit-si°ns. , e m°nthly jam ses- dinnerc. t PS prePare special as each' * S memhers volunteer fries h‘erand host at the fish fish ,ip ake desserts for the presenHnd the ^am sessions-about m y’ t^e ^uxiiiary has her 0w leathers and each in Uram 81 Way. helps keeP the °f cour°Venian Home Soing. rse> the Auxiliary ConSratulations and Thanks ^omen’s Auxiliary kora‘n Slovenian Home Hive and Lori l^ocs Lorain Angeline Zgonc, Ruth Shook. Not pictured; Jenny Brove, Joyce Dugovich, Mary Ferlič, Mary Gradišek, Fannie Ivancic, Alice Rutar, Sue Tomazic, Agnes Tomazin, Genevieve Wenzel, Martina Woelfl, Louise Janosik. thanks non-members, both women and men, who pitch in whenever needed. Current officers are: Helen Urbas, president; Joan Rahotina, vice president (pictured on front page); Rose DeLeonardis, treasurer;Agnes Tomazin, recording secretary; Dorothy Brletic and Agnes Serazin, auditors. The board of directors of the Lorain Slovenian Home appreciates very much everything the Auxiliary does and congratulates all the members for jobs truly well done! PATRONS Lorain Slovenian Home Frances and Frank Pavlovčič Joan and Mary Rahotina Rose DeLeonardis and Ruth Shook Bonnie Knepper and Earl Gibson Kathy and Louise Janosik John Schrenk SNPJ Bled Lodge No. 17 Adolph and Lillian Ravnikar Angelina Voytko Agnes and Joe Serazin Congratulations Ladies Auxiliary Dr. Frank & Mary Gradišek and Family Lorain Our Thanks to the Board of Directors for the Honor Women’s Auxiliary Lorain Slovenian . Home Congratulations Ladies Auxiliary Slovenian Women’s Union Branch #40 Lorain Congratulations Women’s Auxiliary Buckeye-American Slovenian Society Lodge #60, AMLA Lorain Congratulations Women’s Auxiliary i Lorain Slovenian Home Keep Up the Good Work! Linda and Helen Sekular Lorain Congratulations to all My Fellow members of the Women’s Auxiliary and to all the Honorees Helen Urbas Lorain Congratulations and Thank You, Women’s Auxiliary, for a job well done. Board of Directors Lorain Slovenian Home Steve Docs, Pres. Ruth Shook, Vice Pres. Linda Sekular, Financial Sec., Treas. Helen Urbas, Recording Sec. Dorothy Brletic, Auditor Stanley Mramor, House Frank Renusi, Entertainment Kathy Janosik John Schrenk Bill Brletic, Advisor AMERICAN HOME, FEDERATION SECTION, MARCH, 1997 AMERICAN HOME, FEDERATION SECTION, MARCH, 19*7 CONGRA TULA TIONS To All Honorees FROM THE Maple Heights Button Box Stephanie Fryger Walt Dutka John Zach John Holodnak Tony Papesh Rudy Sedlacek Frank Buvalich Congratulaitons Honorees FROM Larry’s Garden Center 17388 Broadway Ave. Maple Heights, Ohio Mike Čolnar ~ 662-3884 - CONGRA TULA TIONS FROM THE Maple Heights Slovenian Home P.O. Box 46256 Bedford, OH 44146 President - Skip Kaferle Vice President - Frank Hrovat Financial Secretary - Tom Meljac Recording Secretary - Clara Hrovat Auditors: Frank Hrovat, Tony Kaplan Directors: Andy Hočevar, Mildred Lipnos, Rita Papesh, Tony Papesh Best Wishes FERFOLIA Funeral Homes 5386 Lee Road (near Broadway Ave.) Maple Heights, Ohio 663-4222 356 W. Aurora Road (Rt. 82) Near Boyden Road, Sagamore Hills 467-4500 Ask us About FORE THOUGHT® Funeral Planning Make it easier for those you love© Congratulations CLARA from Brothers-in-Law and Sisters-in-Law Mrs. Therese Hrovat Mrs. Betty Hrovat Lou & Bernie Hrovat John & Dee Hrovat Sr. Mary Hrovat O.P. and Your Nieces and Nephews and Great Nieces & Nephews Congratulations CLARA from Your Family Anna Dubnicka Mrs. Virginia Dubnicka John Kerzisnik Mary & Bob Hasek Emil & Doris Dubnicka Richard & Dorothy Dubnicka Albert and Peggy Dubnicka Donald & Arlene Lasko nieces, nephews, great-nieces, nephews, great-great-nieces & nephews Congratulations All Honorees Sima Marine Sales 16501 Broadway Ave. Maple Hts., OH 44137 Tom Meljac Your Slovenian Boat Salesman Congratulations to Our Members Sister Albina Muhi O.P. Clara Hrovat and All Honorees Newburgh/Maple Hts. Pensioners Pres. - Mimi Stibil - Vice-Pres. - Florence Mirtel Sec.-Treas. - Richard Galla - Rec. Secy. - Clara Hrovat Auditors: Louis Champa, Anthony Kaplan, Frank Urbančič Congratulations to OUR MOM “Our Woman of the Year” every year! WjB IdOVE tou Claire Hrovat Frank and Jeannine Hrovat Lorraine and Stephen Loy Rebecca and Michael Turkovich Ann Marie Hrovat CONGRA TULA TIONS & BEST WISHES TO ALL HONOREES Frank & Clara Hrovat Congratulations to our Honoree Clara Hrovat! Terry Anzo A1 Bratz Dorothy Budimlic Frank & Mary Buvalich Dorothy Cabot Chris Champa Lou Champa Lou Champa IV Lou & Mitzi Champa Jack & Carol Cox Chuck Deininger Elwood & Mary Jane Devaul Olga Dorcak Alouise Epley Hattie Fashinpaur Herve & Alana Forcier Joe Fortuna Virginia Fortuna Al & Stephanie Fryger Richard J. & Vida M. Galla Therese Gorup Paul Grill Frances Grabowski Marc Green Joe Habjan Ann Harsh Andy & Marge Hočevar Charles & Frances Hočevar Chuck & Irene Hočevar David J. (Ozzie) Hočevar John Hočevar John Holodnak Lud Hrovat Kevin Ineman Eleanor Jaksic John & Liz Skip Kaferle Tony Kaplan Mae Kastelic Peter Kisely Josephine Klun Raymond & Chris Koenig Joseph & Ida Kukla Frank Lewicki David & Ellie Lipnos Dolores Lipnos Mildred Lipnos Dorothy Mehosky Tom & Beth Meljac Tony & Rose Meljac Julie Mezgec Florence Mirtel Bernie Mismas Pat Mismas Hattie & Louis Mussig Betty Oliver Donald & Judith Oliver Gerry O’Neil Tony & Rita Papesh Ann Perko Mark Peskar Michael Peskar Richard & Kathy Peskar Lou & Patti Prochaska Ed & Marilyn Rock Ed & Marge Rožnik Peter & Connie Rudowsky Margie Rys Lillian Sadowski Pete & Louise Samarge Wanda Sever Bill Skerl Eddie Škufca Bill & Vickie Spech Elsie Spellacy Mary Jane Stark “Gas” & Millie Stautib»r Frank & Frances Step*c Mimi Stibil Jim & Arlene Stoltz Jo Stoltz Al Stražar Joe Sulek Scott Sulek John Szymkowski Carrie Tabor Tony & T. J. John Taucher Mary Tome Jack Tykodi Frank & Emma Urba»cl William R. Vacel Rose Vatovac Josephine Vercek Marie Vercek Jim Wittreich George & Betty Zable1" Kim Zahler Scotty Zach Joe Zemba Bernadine Ziccardi Ann & Marge Zupani Sister Albina Is Blessing to E. 80th Home Patrons for E. 80th St. Slovenian Home Alice Arko Laura Berdyck Agatha Basa Dorothy Budlimic Bon $ Claudette Burke Jennifer Burke Dorothy Cabot Lou & Mitzi Champa Lillian & Jerry Cunningham Catherine Dehil Harriet Fashinpaur H^eg & Brigid Farone p/tean & Joe Fortuna Bichard J. & Vida Galla ary Ann & Dave Gesing Eleanor Grozdanik ^cHth Grozdanik 'Le & Mary Harvan utch & Mary Hrovat *rank& Clara Hrovat ^ & Mrs. Robert Kaliszewski Ann Kapela Tony Kaplan Genevieve Kastelic Miss Janet Kastelic Josephine Klun Mr- & Mrs. Anthony Kociancic, Jr. Miss Beth Kociancic M'ss Beth Kociancic Anna Mae Kostura Mr- & Mrs. John Krofi Eleanor Krzic Lou Kusa Mr. & Mrs. John Kuzmanovich Ann Lukas "m & Sue Mannion °\? Kathy Mannion Millie Mannion ?ran Alice McCarthy arge Marunowski Julie Mezgec Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mlakar Mr. & Mrs. Louis Mussig Tony & Rita Papesh Dolores & Bill Ann Perko Rosemary & Tony Pozarelli Al Resnik Ruth Ross Peter & Louise Samardge Lois Sever Sophie Sever Wanda Sever Eddie Škufca Mary Jane Slomkowski Ed & Mitzi Snacky Elsie Spellacy Frances Sray Olga Sray Mary Jane Stark Frank & Frances Stepic Mimi Stibil Al Stražar Harry & Marian Strnad Vincent & Cecilia Sustercic Clementine Szidik Mary & John Taucher Bunny Trisnar Josephine Unocic Frank & Emma Urbančič Mr. & Mrs. John Turk Rose Vatovec Josephine Vercek Angela Winter Anna Winter Josephine Winter Joseph Zajc Sr. Mary Ann Zakrajšek Theresa Zupančič Sister Albina Mulh, the daughter of Frank and Josephine Mulh, was born in Cleveland, Ohio. Both parents came to the United States in their prime and settled in Cleveland (Newburgh). They became members of St. Lawrence Parish. They were active in church and social affairs. Their example was instilled in their children. They had two other daughters, Josephine Unocic and Genevieve (Nefka) Kastelic, and two sons, Frank and Edward (dec.). As the . children grew and went their separate ways they still maintained very close family ties. The children attended St. Lawrence School, which was taught by the Adrian Dominican Sisters. Those were memorable days. After finishing grade school, Sr. Albina’s desire was to stay with the Dominicans and so she went to Adrian, Michigan, where she attended high school and college. It was at this time that she decided to join the Dominican Sisters. As of January, 1931, she was received into the Order and in August of that year, as a member of the community, she did her practice teaching at St. Joseph Academy in Adrian The academy was connected with the Dominican Mother-house. In the following years she continued her teaching career, with assignments in Chicago, Best Wishes and Congratulations Sister Albina and All Honorees Anna Mae Mannion Congratulations Sister Albina and All Honorees Florence Mirtel Paul Grill Congratulations Women’s Auxiliary Lorain Slovenian Home KSKJ Lodge #101 Lorain Detroit, and Cleveland. The summers were spent teaching instructional methods to would-be teachers. In early 1960, Sr. Albina was assigned to St. Lawrence Parish as a teacher and principal. In order to do this work she had to be certified and so received her permanent Michigan and Ohio certificates. After fifty years of teaching, Sr. Albina’s ministry changed to becoming secretary, Eucharistic Minister, and sacristan at St. Lawrence Parish. Sister is also involved with a senior citizen group. She plans various trips to shrines and recreational places. She is also a true supporter of the Slovenian National Home, E. 80 Street. She is always willing to advertise any the “NASH” and you can always count on seeing her at most of these functions. Sr. Albina offers her heartfelt thanks to the board members of the E. 80 St. Slovenian National Home for bestowing this honor upon her. Sr. Albina also gives thanks to God daily for the time and energy He gives her to enjoy all that still needs to be done. Clara Hrovat is Maple Honoree Born May 6, 1931 to Anna and Joseph Dubnička, originally of Bosača, Slovakia, Clara Ann Marie is the youngest of five sisters and three brothers, of whom three sisters and two brothers survive. Her father was very active in Slovak affairs and was instrumental in starting the Cleveland Slovak Radio Club in 1941, which still airs a weekly Sunday program. This may be where her interest in preserving ethnic heritage was fostered. Clara grew up in Lakewood as a member of SS. Cyril and Methodius parish, where she attended elementary school. In her teens, she was a member of the Choir and the Dramatic Club. She attended St. Therese Academy in Lakewood and graduated as class Salutatorian in 1949. She held several jobs while in high school and upon graduation worked in the home office of the First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association on Lee Rd. in Shaker Heights, this as secretary to the National Junior Order Secretary. She then went to work at Tru-Fit Screw of Lakewood until the birth of her first child. Clara met her husband Frank (who was Man of the Year in 1993) on a blind date arranged by his older brother Joe, this while Frank was on a weekend pass from the Navy. A correspondence courtship ensued, as he was sent to Korea where he served until he was wounded in June, 1951. Upon his discharge and return they resumed dating until their marriage on July 5, 1952. St. Lawrence parishioners until 1955 when they moved to Maple Hts. and became members of St. Monica. They are the proud parents of five children: Claire Ann of Solon; Frank and his wife Jeannine of Aurora; Lorraine Loy and her husband Stephen of Hiram; Rebecca Turkovich and her husband Michael of North Royalton; and Ann Marie of Lakewood. Their three grandchildren are Jennifer and Frank Hrovat and Kyle Turkovich. Clara stayed home with the children and occasionally worked part-time. She was active in the Granger School PTA, St. Monica P.T.U., Maple Heights High School PTA, and the Maple Heights Fire Department Auxiliary. She is a member of the Maple (Continued on page 7j AMERICAN HOME, FEDERATION SECTION, MARCH, 1997 SLOVENIAN NATIONAL HOME CO. PRIVATE CLUB OPERATORS OF Slovenian East 80th Lanes 3563 East 80th Street Cleveland, Ohio 44105 641-9664 883-2963 Extends CONGRATULATIONS and BEST WISHES to ALL of the 1996 HONOREES for MAN and WOMAN OF THE YEAR Especially to Our Own Sister Albina Mulh, O.P. 1997 Board of Directors Anthony Mannion - President Albin Resnik - Vice President Anna Mae Mannion - Secretary Alice Arko - Treasurer Anna Mae Kostura - Recording Secretary Ruth Ross - Auditor Florence Mirtel - Auditor William Mannion - Director Sunday, April 20 - Woman of the Year Testimonial Dinner Honoring: Sister Albina Mulh, O.P. Clara Hrovat East 80th Newburgh Stanley Ave. - Maple Hts. Donation: $15.00 Music: Dan Peters/Frank Moravcik Sunday, May 11 - MOTHER’S DAY BREAKFAST Donation $6.00 adults; children under 8 = $3.00 Congratulations to: Federation Woman of the Year Sister Rosemary A. Hočevar Congratulations Sister Albina Tony & Jean, Michael & Leah Mannion Congratulations Sister Albina Jim & Karen Jimmy & Katie Mannion Congratulations Sr. Albina from (fatenutcf. Any And All Occasions Katie 341-6136 / Jean 526-8658 CONOR A TULA TIONS! James A. SLAPNIK, JR. FLORIST 650 East 185th Street Cleveland, Ohio 44119 216 - 531-7807 AMLA Newburgh Lodges Lodge Mir No. 10 AMLA President, Louis F. Boldin Secretary, Josephine Boldin Treasurer Lodge Bled No. 20 AMLA President, James Mannion John Krofi (Emeritus) Secretary, Anna Mae Mannion Treasurer Ruth Ross Lodge Kraljica Miru No. 24 AMLA President, Anna Perko Secretary, Alice Arko Treasurer, Rose Mary Pozarelli In the spirit of togetherness, join the above lodges at the Annual A.M.L.A. NEWBURGH DAY at the A.M.L.A. Recreation Center in Painesville, Ohio on SATURDAY,JULY 19, 1997 with Polka Mass at 4 p.m. - Music Until 8 p.m. - Members and Officers of St. Lawrence Lodge 63 K.S.K.J. offer their felicitations to each honoree of the respective Slovenian National Homes, with an added personal acknowledgement to our Slovenian Woman of the Year from Slovenian E. 80th National Home — Florence Mirtel Officers of St. Lawrence Lodge 63 KSKJ Joseph L. Forluna — President Isabelle Godec — Vice President Nancy Fahey - Secretary-Treasurer Mary Ann Sray —Recording Secretary Victor Sray — Sgt.-at-Arms Auditors: Tony Lausche, Olga Sray, Jean Fortuna Jean & Joe Fortuna and Family and the Staff of the Fortuna Funeral Home Offer their sheerest congratulations to all the Honorees of the respective Slovenian National Homes, with heartfelt thanks to all the Board of Directors of the Homes for their continued efforts to make this recognition possible. Licensed Staff Joseph L. Fortuna John J. Fortuna James R. Trzaska Mary Ann (Fortuna) Trzaska Slovenian-East 80 Lanes 3563 East 80th St. A FRIENDLY PLACE TO BOWL OPEN HO m.INC, Sat. & Sun. I ■ 5 p.m. For Moonlight Bowling Parties call 883-2963 FOOD - PRIZES - BOWLING SATURDAY NIGHTS ONLY The one & only Slovenian owned Alleys in the area. Hrovat (Continued from page 5) Heights AARP No. 3817 and of the Forest City Ladies’ Auxiliary, where she has held the office of president for the past 15 years. Clara bowled until she hurt her back and enjoys dancing, which she does with her husband. She passes her time crocheting, working on ceramics, and attending her grandchildren’s baseball, basketball and soccer games, where she is one of their biggest fans. Clara was a member of the Planina Singing Society. She became active at the Slovenian Home when her husband was made a director in 1985, serving in any capacity that needed attention. She is a member 0f Slovenian Women’s Union #42. She is member of the Newburgh-Maple Heights Slovenian Pensioners, where she has been recording secretary since 1987. She is also a delegate to the Federation of Slovenian Pensioners. She joined the board of the Slovenian Home as its recording secretary in 1993, an office she still holds. A friend-y> outgoing person, she doesn’t hesitate to make people feel welcome. It is with bittersweet pride mat we announce Clara Hro-Woman °f the Year for > for she will be our last onoree. This is because the M^e Heights Slovenian has been sold. We ongratulate Clara for a job done and wish her n lnued success in all her future endeavors. Congratulations Clara Hrovat and All Honorees Tom and Beth Meljac Congratulations Clara Hrovat and All Honorees Lou & Mitzie Champa Congratulations, Grandma! WE, EOVE T wu Jennifer & Frank Hrovat and .Kyle Turkovich In Loving Memory of ^ndrew, Anna & F. Rezin In Memory Congratulations Clara Hrovat Jane and Kaplan All Honorees 18th Anniversary Andy & Marge Hočevar Anthony Kaplan Congratulations to Family Clara Hrovat and All Honorees We Telegraph Flowers Everywhere Mildred James A. Lipnos Slapnik, Jr. Congratulations 650 E. 185th St. to the Cleveland 44119 Honorees 531-7887 arid to Bridal Bouquets - Clara Hrovat Funeral Wreaths - Cut Flowers - With Best Wishes Occasional Cards SWU Branch 42 Maple Hts., Ohio Congratulations All Honorees Tony’s Inn "A Friendly Place to Visit" 16000 Libby Road Maple Heights, Ohio 44137 Tony Planinšek - Owner - 662-9533 - Congratulations All Honorees Chris’ Family Restaurant 84 Broadway Ave., Bedford 786-1007 Open Tues - Sun 6:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Great Breakfasts andl Homemade Lunch Specials Congratulations to Clara Hrovat and All Honorees Jayzac Co., Inc. Plastic Molding 12701 Plaza Dr., Parma, Ohio 44130 John Zach, President 216/267-8069 Congratulations Clara Hrovat from Maple Heights Catering We Cater Cleveland's Best Weddings, Clambakes and Banquets! 17330 Broadway Avenue Maple Heights, Ohio 44137 Phone 663-7733 Congratulations Clara Hrovat Dealers Connection Complete Auto Repair Tune-up/Muffler - Aim Certified Joe Hrovat 786-8986 Congratulations Clara Hrovat Grills Tavern 16941 Broadway Avenue Maple Heights, Ohio 44137 Rick Stoltz Bud Stoltz Jim Stoltz Dave “Ozzie” Hočevar 662-9654 Congratulations Clara Hrovat And All Honorees Skip Kaferle CONGRA TULA TIONS CLARA HROVAT AND ALL HONOREES The Family Post American Legion Post 309 15521 Broadway Ave. Maple Heights Commander - Donald Oliver AMERICAN HOME, FEDERATION SECTION, MARCH, 1997 AMERICAN HOME, FEDERATION SECTION, MARCH, 1997 Federation Update (Continued from page A2) St. Slovenian National Home, St. Clair, hosted a dinner for 55 college students and professors from Slovenia who attended classes at Cleveland State University and met with various community social service agencies, where they discussed our social benefit system. They also toured the Greater Cleveland community and were accompanied by Dr. Karl B. Bonutti, Honorary Consul of the Republic of Slovenia in Cleveland. At the dinner, Charles Ipavec represented the Federation of Slovenian National Homes and made a presentation about the Slovenian roots of the community and its Slovenian Homes. June, 1996 The Slovenian National Home on St. Clair hosted the fifth anniversary celebration of the Republic of Slovenia’s independence. The Slovenian community attended a symposium discussing Slovenia’s past, present and future. A late afternoon Mass was con-celebrated by a number of Slovenian priests serving in the Greater Cleveland area, with the Most Rev. Bishop A. Edward Pevec as the main celebrant and homilist. Musical accompaniment was by Glasbena Matica choir director Thomas Weiss leading members of local Slovenian choral groups. Among the dignitaries in attendance were Slovenia’s Ambassador to the United States Ernest Petrie, Senator and Republican presidential candidate Robert Dole, who was very instrumental in having the United States recognize the Republic of Slovenia as an independent country, Ohio Governor George V. Voino-vich, and various representatives of state and local government. Representatives of the local and national news media covered the event. Participating in the event were members of the Slovene singing groups Fantje na Vasi, Zarja Singing Society, Jadran Singing Society, SNPJ Junior Chorus, Glasbena Matica, and Korotan. All the Slovenian National Homes were represented, as were the fraternal organizations AMLA, AFU, KSKJ, PSWA, SNPJ, SWU, and a variety of other organizations. Attendees overall numbered over 900, all celebrating the combined efforts of Slovene Americans who worked diligently in behalf of their or their ancestors* original motherland: Slovenia. August, 1996 A golden wedding anniversary celebration was held at the St. Clair Slovenian National Home marking the marriage of Ed and Millie Kenik. Ed was the 1970 Federation Man of the Year and served for many years as president of the St. Clair hall. The gala event was attended by many members of the Federation and numerous notables of the Slovenian community, who wished the couple many more memorable years. September, 1996 Representatives of the Slovenian National Home in Maple Heights reported discussions were under way to sell the Home, this due to the decline in interest in the Home by all concerned. As of this issue, the Maple Heights Home is represented for the final time. The facility has been closed officially and the property sold. We remember all those who volunteered their talents, ideas and time in behalf of the Slovenian National Home, 5050 Stanley Ave., Maple Hts. It was for many decades a facility dear to the hearts of many Slovenian families and was an asset to the city of Maple Hts. The Federation thanks the Home’s many members of the board of directors who served as representatives to the Federation. We salute all the Home’s Slovenes of the Year, persons who gave just that little bit extra to help the Maple Heights Slovenian National Home exist as long as it did. God bless them all! October, 1996 The Federation held a fundraiser to benefit all the National Homes. December, 1996 An annual invitation was received from the Slovenian American Heritage Foundation to attend the St. Nicholas feast celebration at Borromeo with Bishop A. Edward Pevec. Bishop Pevec celebrated the Mass, with the traditional Slovenian carols sung by the Glasbena Matica chorus. Federation President Patricia Ipavec Clarke, her husband, Townsend, their children, and Federation Executive Secretary Charles Ipavec and wife Ruth represented the Federation, making a monetary offering for the needy. Other representatives also were in attendance and gave organizational and personal offerings. The evening concluded with a social in the Pastoral Center. At the close of every year, we gather for our annual Christmas party. Th«s time the affair was hosted by Patricia Ipavec Clarke at the St. Clair hall. An enjoyable holiday supper toasted the season and the nominees for the 1997 class of Slovenes of the Year. They were present and were introduced and received a standing ovation. Before the conclusion of the festivities, the annual Christmas collection for the Slovene Home for the Aged began. This is done in lieu of a holiday gift exchange, which has been the traditional practice, with a matching gift amount from the Federation. Every year for the past 18 years, including this edition, the Federation has coordinated the talents of writing and sale of advertising space for the Special Edition tabloid, which updates the history of each Slovenian Home and gives a biography of each Home’s honoree. Many hours are spent in this preparation. We thank the many individuals who contribute their volunteer hours to this project, and our thanks go as well to the many organizations, individuals, and the business community, all of whom support and believe in our institutions and show it by purchasing the advertisements expressing their regards to all. We must not forget the team effort of the American Home staff, who labor laying out the columns of copy and the ads The Slovenian National Home in Newburgh has once again had a busy year in 1996. The year was filled with many extra activities. These activities are needed to survive. They kept the seven board of directors, family members and friends of the Nash together and busy for most of the year. Without the help of families and friends, the job of the directors would be almost impossible. Times have changed. Neighborhoods have changed. People have changed along with Peoples Priorities. We at the Nash are caught up in all of these changes. We are planning to be around for the Turn of the Century, the year 2000, but who knows. We have to think positive as did our parents and grandparents did in the years of 1917-1918 when they had a dream of a Slovenian National Home. How they must have felt, when the dream became a reality in 1919. Just think of the foresight they had when in the 1940s, they decided to expand to build a 12 lane Bowling Alley. This was a tremendous undertaking and was accomplished with hard work, foresight and good old Slovenian Determination - and, of course, money too. The year 1996 brought about many changes, some good, some not so good. Business has declined in the Clubroom and also in the bowling alley. Hall Rentals are up quite a lot. Special Events These are our fundraisers. They generate much of our revenues, enabling us to operate. Annual Dance in the month of February is always a great success. The Don to achieve a quality product of which the Federation of Slovenian National Homes can be proud. We further acknowledge the coordination of details by the editors for each Home with Madeline and James Debevec and with Federation Historian Joseph F. Petrie, Jr. Please, if you do not have a subscription to the American Home, why not take one today and give your support to the best Slovenian weekly in town. And don’t forget to patronize our advertisers, for they support us annually in helping create this publication. We acknowledge the media for covering this important event. On the radio: Tony Petkovšek, Ed Bucar, and Paul Lavrisha. Newspaper coverage includes the American Home-Ameriška Domovina, Our Wojtila Orchestra plays, getting a little help from their East 80^ Street players. A good time is had by all. John Kužnik and Florence Mirtel are the main promoters of this annual dance. John Kužnik was recuperating this year so his good friend Jerry Westfall helped in the promotion department. It was good to see John Kužnik and Dorothy Bishop at the dance. Keep up the good work John and you will be as good as new before you know it. Two younger friends are becoming involved promoting the dance and our other events. They are Mary Ann Sray and Mary Ann Adamcsak; nice to have you two along. Six 50/50 Raffles are held throughout the year. They are held every other month. The $10.00 ticket for two includes sandwiches, beer, music, and of course, you could be a winner. Main ticket sellers are Mimi Mahnič, John Kužnik and Nefka Kastelic. Tony Mannion’s Pet Project, is the Slovenian National Home Lottery. The Lottery is held in the months of April, August and December. Tony has many helpers selling the tickets as 1,000 tickets is a lot to sell. Besides the people selling Voice (AMLA), Amerikanski Slovenec-Glasilo (KSKJ), Prosveta (SNPJ), plus the local newspapers in various northeast Ohio communities. Before concluding, we want to acknowledge the host Home for this 1997 banquet: The American Slovene Club of Fairport Harbor. Let us pause for a moment and remember all our dear members who have gone before us and who have left behind their individual marks of accomplishments. They helped sustain their respective Slovenian Homes during their time on earth and left a legacy for future generations to carry on and build upon. So, another year has come to an end, and we began a new year that is certain to have its own unique record of achievement. Na svidenje! tickets mentioned above, he has Rosemary PozarelH. John Krotky, Alice Arko, Emma Delach and Bunny Trisnar and the board of directors helping to sell these tickets. It is not a hard ticket to sell. Every year in the month of April, we honor the Slovenian Woman or Man of the Year from Newburgh. This year our Slovenian Woman of the Year is Sister Albina Mulh, O.P. As everyone who knows her will tell you, Sister is always willing to help us whether writing in the Church Bulletin for us, attending our many events, always buyiuS tickets and helping wherever possible. Sister has been in the neighborhood for many years. A teacher to many our children. This year the Slovenian woman of the Year will be held on Sunday* April 20. The event will be a combined effort between Newburgh and Map*6 Heights. The women honored wn be Sister Albina Mulh, D from Newburgh and Clara Hrovat from Maple Height5-Both women are very serving of the honor. HoPe to see you there honoris these two fine women. M11' sic by Dan Peters/FraU Moravcik Orchestra. National Cleveland Style Polka Hall of Fame Saiutei Our Founding Trustee JOHN PESTOTNIK Call or Visit Us At 291 E. 222nd Street Rm. 152 Euclid, Ohio 44123 216 / 261-3263 Newburgh Thanks All for Helping ‘Nash’ Federation of Slovenian Homes A1 American Home March, 1997 1 18th SPECIAL EDITION \ Sister Rosemary Hočevar Woman of the Year - A2 Glasbena Matica Chorus St. Clair-All Louis Koenig Collinwood - B1 Clara Hrovat Maple Heights - C5 John Pestotnik Man of the Year - AS Sister Albina Mulh East 80th - C5 Norma Hrvatin Euclid - B4 Joan Rahotina Lorain - C3 AMERICAN HOME, FEDERATION SECTION, MARCH, 1997 Sister Rosemary is Woman of the Year Sister Rosemary Hočevar Sister Rosemary Hočevar, O.S.U., is the eldest of five children of Terry and Joseph Hočevar. Her brothers Lawrence and Thomas live in Cleveland and her sisters Joann and Kathleen live in Portland, Oregon and Haddon Heights, New Jersey, respectively. The family was raised in the St. Clair Avenue area in the Immaculate Conception parish, where all the Hočevar children attended grade school. All four grandparents were born in Slovenia and settled in Cleveland as young people in the late 1890s and early 1900s. Sister Rosemary’s paternal grandparents, Frances and Joseph Hočevar, were active in Slovenian associations and affairs, especially Frances, who was one of the first cooks at the Slovenian National Home on St. Clair. Their home was at 1072 Addison Road in Cleveland. Sister Rosemary’s maternal grandparents, Johanna and Anton Vidervol and the eight Vider-vol children, grew up on E. 43 St. Her mother Terry and brother Larry still live in the family home. Sister Rosemary, along with her brothers and sisters, attended Immaculate Concepton Elementary School and were all educated by the Ursuline nuns of Cleveland. Rosemary and her sisters attended Villa Angela Academy, where she was active as class treasurer and senior class president. She was active in the gym leaders and participated in basketball, baseball and gymnastic activities throughout her high school years. After high school, she entered the Ursuline Order and graduated from Ursuline College in 1960, where she majored in chemistry, education and mathematics. She subsequently attended five summer sessions at the University of Notre Dame at South Bend, Indiana on a National Science Foundation grant to pursue an M.S. Degree in chemistry, which she received in 1966. Sister Rosemary taught chemistry, math and religion at Sacred Heart Academy in East Cleveland from 1961 to 1966, 'this after teaching the seventh grade at St. Mary School in Mentor for one year. She then taught at Villa Angela from 1966 to 1970; her subjects were chemistry and physics and she served as assistant principal from 1968-70. She was appointed principal of Villa Angela Academy in 1970 and served in that position until 1976. While principal at Villa Angela, Sister Rosemary obtained her high school principal certification at John Carroll University. She was the leading force in the construction of the “new” Villa Angela. She also masterminded its transition from the “old” to the “new” Villa Angela, with its innovative curriculum. Sister Rosemary remembers the ten years she spent at Villa Angela as the most challenging and memorable of her years of teaching and administration. Many former students and especially their parents remember Sister Rosemary. After she completed her term as principal of Villa Angela in 1976, Father John Murphy, the Superintendent of Catholic Education for the Diocese of Cleveland, asked Sister Rosemary to serve as the coordinator of secondary education for the diocese. She served in this capacity until 1985. During this time she was instrumental in organizing staff development programs for the high school principals and in implementing a WIN/ WIN collective bargaining procedure with the diocesan Catholic high school lay teachers. During her years as a principal and as high school coordinator for the Diocese of Cleveland, she served on the Ursuline College board of trustees (1984-89); the John Carroll University teacher education advisory board (1975-85); the board of the University for Young Americans (1975-85); the Secondary Executive Committee of the National Catholic Education Association, based in Washington, D.C. (1974-79; 1984-90; and 1996-present), and was elected secretary of the committee in January, 1997. She has also served on the non-public schools committee of the National Association of Secondary Schools Principals (1980-84) and has chaired and been a team member of 34 North Central Association evaluatory teams for Catholic and public high schools in the Greater Cleveland area. Following her service to the Diocese of Cleveland as the coordinator for Catholic high schools, she attended Kent State University, where she received her Ph.D. in Educational Administration and her superintendent certification in 1989. Her doctoral dissertation, Governance Structures in Successful Catholic High Schools, was the basis of a monograph on governance and finance that was commissioned by the National Catholic Education Association for the National Congress on Catholic Schools for the 21st Century that was held in November 1991 in Washington, D.C. Sister Rosemary began her career at Ursuline College in 1989 as the Director of the Graduate Program in Educational Administration, training teachers to be principals in Catholic elementary and secondary schools. She both directed and taught in the program for two years before being named Vice President for Institutional Advancement, where she directed the alumnae, admissions, development, public relations, and the college’s comprehensive fund raising campaign from 1991-1996. In 1996, Sister Rosemary returned to teaching in the Educational Administration Master’s Program. Besides her teaching responsibilities, she served on the board of trustees for Trinity High School; consults with a variety of organizations on communication and collaboration strategies; and serves on the executive com- March, 1996 The 36th annual dinner and the 35th annual Slovenes of the Year awards banquet sponsored by the Federation of Slovenian National Homes was held at the Slovenian National Home on St. Clair Ave., Cleveland, Ohio. The Slovenian community honored 11 men and women from the various Slovenian national homes throughout the northeast Ohio area. (Historian’s note: This was the Federation’s 36th annual dinner and the 35th year recognition was awarded to a main honoree.) The Lorain Slovenian Club, located on Pearl Ave. in Lorain, was the 1996 host Home. Arrangements were coordinated by the Club’s representatives Helen Urbas, Frank Renusi and Linda Sekular, with the help of Tom Mejac and the members of the board of directors. The Federation’s annual meeting took place at the Lorain Slovenian Club. President Rose Mary Toth presided over the meeting. It was called to order at 8:15 p.m. after a delicious supper had been prepared and served by the Club’s Ladies Auxiliary. President Toth noted the ex- mittee of the Secondary Department of the National Catholic Education Association, headquarted in Washington, D.C. She is much sought after both locally and nationally for her expertise in the field of education. She has been a consultant in Ohio, Illinois, Maryland, Washington, D.C., and California on the topics of leadership, WIN/WIN collective bargaining, staff develop- by Joseph F. Petrie cellent cooperation and large number of individuals from the host Home for the 1996 awards banquet. The event was well organized and cooperation from the representatives and board members from the Lorain Home was well received by all. The delicious home-style dinner was enjoyed by over 500 attendees and was prepared by Julia Zalar and the service was by her staff. Banquet decoratons continue to enhance this event and were tastefully executed to achieve an ambience befitting the occasion by Mary Blatnik and Joseph F. Petrie, Jr. We thank them for their continuous loyalty and talent. As the agenda continued, reports from the Slovenian Home representatives were made and echoes of satisfaction were heard again from all in attendance. ment, team building, administration and management, interviewing and hiring practices, governance and participative management. She has been recognized for her leadership in Catholic education by being asked to serve on national Catholic and public school committees; by serving as a consultant on various educational projects; and by writing a monograph for the National Congress on Catholic Schools for the 21st Century. Her recent awards include induction into the Villa Angela/St. Joseph High School Hall of Fame in November 1995, and receiving the Crystal Award from Ursuline College for service and dedication to the Alumnae Association and Ursuline College last November. Sister Rosemary’s Slovenian activities and associations include membership Martha Washington Lodge 38 of AMLA, and being the keynote speaker at the annual AMLA scholarship awards banquet in 1994. She and her brother Larry and cousin Angela Tekavec visited Slovenia for three weeks in 1977 to visit relatives and to walk in the footsteps of their grandparents. Her grandmother, Mrs-Frances Hočevar, was as noted earlier one of the first cooks at the St. Clair Slovenian National Home. Her aunts, Augustine, Louise and Rose (Continued on page 3) The last order of business for the evening was the election of officers for 1996. The following were elected: President, Patricia Ipavec Clarke, Slovenian National Home, St-Clair; 1st Vice President, Anthony Mannion, Slovenian National Home, E. 80 St.; 2nd Vice President, Robert Hop' kins, Slovenian National Home, St. Clair; Executive Secretary, Charles F. Ipavec, Slovenian National Home, St-Clair; Financial Secretary-Jean Fabian, American SlO' vene Club, Fairport Harbor; Recording Secretary, Helen Urbas, Lorain Slovenian Club-Corresponding Secretary-Celeste Frollo, Slovenian Workmen’s Home; Auditors-Lou Grzely (American Sloven6 Club, Fairport), Robert Royer (West Park Slovenian Home)-Anna Mae Mannion (Slov6' nian National Home, E- ^ St.); Historians: Joseph F-Petrie, Jr. (Slovenian Society Home, Euclid), John Hab& (Slovenian Society Home 0 Collinwood); Legal Advisot-Charles F. Ipavec, Slovenia11 National Home, St. Clair. After the election, all the o ficers were sworn into office by Charles F. Ipavec. (Continued on C8) Federation Update 1997 Hočevar (Continued from page 2) were active with the Slovenian their Home aioR; mother. Her father, Joseph Hoce- var* was a charter mem^ -r of '•te Spartans lodge oi SNPJ and a charter member of the Cleveland Ambassadors of oports. Her mother, Terry Vidervol Hočevar, is president of AMLA’s Martha Washing-lon Lodge 28 and writes for the Our Voice newspaper under the byline “Mark My Words.” Sister Hocevar’s mother has been active in Slovenian affairs and activities her whole adult life. She is also an officer °f the American Slovene Club. Terry Hočevar, along with her s°n Larry, are board members °f the Cleveland Cultural ardens Federation. Sister Rosemary’s aunts, ane Kalsic, Mae Baraga and auline Steffner, and uncles tank and James Vidervol Were also active members of various Slovenian clubs and associations. Her brother, awrence Hočevar, serves on ,e ^0ard and is treasurer of e Hovenian National Home be 1 da'f Avenue, and has Very active in variou on o?130 afTairs- He is als oren 6 k°ard of the newl Qarjg26^ ^0venian Cultun Congratulations to Our Member Sister Rosemary Hočevar Martha Washington #38 A IV/f T A 'gratulations Sister Rosemary Hočevar Rob Si Gerri j Congratulations Sister Rosemary Hočevar You have a place in our hearts ever dear ®lle» Slosar-Lunder ea*ui Zak-Moreil r,,»es of 1Q76 Shamrocks and Shillelaghs We’re tippin’ our hat to yon, It’s a great day for the Irish and the Slovenians, too! i Marie Lavelle LoPresti (Ursuline Grad ’42) Patricia Ann LoPresti Frances LoPresti Koral Congratulations And Best Wishes To Sister Rosemary Hočevar Terry Hočevar - Mother Brothers - Larry and Tom Sisters - Joann and Kathy Congratulations Sister Rosemary Hočevar AND Glasbena Matica St. Clair Auto Parts 6011 St. Clair Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44103 (216) 391-4450 Dale Lunder Immaculate Conception Church 4129 Superior Avenue Wishes to Congratulate Sister Rosemary Hočevar, O.S.U. Slovene of the Year ‘Villa, /ttufela, - St. faefrU ‘iVicfi School Salute* 2*1. IRiteemevuf *i¥oce and m °ne °f the stron Bnd v.?1 e^ecttve leader r*« rs.ir'T ?r< ng ac . nian radio "5 S1«' roups LeS’ clu huatin d8es* fri r;r haster ]willtngnes! ^tonSan0fthey ony p V° help 11 na‘n a serv°VSek be >ni;;icetoth< ^ he'Ped es, United Slovenian Society as a non-profit organization. He served as president for four years, and after twenty years serves as its president once again. During the same span of time he also chaired the Slak Committee. When Ohio State House Bill 1081, better known as the F-2 Permit and sponsored by then State Rep. Dennis Eckart, was to be voted upon by the State House Assembly, John worked to organize a support group of Slovenians representing cultural groups, the halls, and the lodges. Those who were involved well remember the joy we all experienced when the bill passed. John also worked as a committee member to establish the Slovenian Catholic Chapel in Washington, D.C. When WCPN public radio thought about eliminating ethnic programs (such as Tony’s Sunday show), John was there to organize a support group which included very prominent politicians, so as to convince public radio to keep the ethnic broadcasts. John assisted in establishing United Americans for Slovenia, a special support and lobbying committee that worked diligently to bring recognition for the new democratic and independent country of Slovenia. John Pestotnik has often been a man working hard be- hind the scenes, but he has given a lifetime of donated service and support surrounding the Cleveland Slovenian community. Even now he gives his time to produce a radio program known as the “Magic Sounds of the Button Box,” and when his daughter is in Europe he produces her show, “Reflections of the New Slovenia,” heard on WATJ 1560 AM, Sunday, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Written by: Linda Cimperman Congratulations Uncle John Debra, Marie, Erika Pestotnik Congratulations Uncle John Allan and Kathy (Wojtila) Pestotnik, and sons Allan, Brian, Matthew Free Estimates PESTOTNIK CONSTRUCTION All Types Of Home Remodeling Tom Pestotnik 446-0848 Commercial Residential A.J. Pestotnik Painting & Decorating 5630 Hawthorne Dr. Allan J. Pestotnik Highland Hts., OH 44143 (216) 461-4398 IgVENlAN MUTUAL BENEFIT SLOVENSKA DOBRODELNA AŠŠOČiATKl w ZVEZA. Ajjpliratinn far Junentle Sentfit. Prošnja za sprejem v mladinski oddelek. No- si. ...........Sfir-Č-. .....19/?^.. Uvi1*" .0Mhe Br‘"‘h fU* .... f ........................................ reby application for Juvenile Benefits for (name of child)' jJp >s»m za spreiem v otroiji oddelek za (ime otroka) rrUtW,. c. .... dreby make : n Potom prosi Congratulations to JOHN PESTOTNIK trom all officers and members of Lodge Cleveland No. 9 A.M.L.A. We treasure your membership since December 13, 1926! To the 1997 Slovenes of the Year Congratulations and Best Wishes from the 1996 Slovene Man of the Year George Knaus “Just A Little Bit Better” George Knaus Real Estate, Inc. 819 East 185,h Street Cleveland, Ohio 44119 216-481-9300 A7 Congratulations John Pestotnik Albert and Veronica Pestotnik 1987 Man of the Year Fraternal Greetings and Congratulations! To AH Honorees and especially to our Members Federation Man of the Year 1997 JOHN S. PESTOTNIK, LODGE NO. 9 AND Federation Woman of the Year 1997 SISTER ROSEMARY M. HOČEVAR, LODGE NO.38 LOUIS F. GRZELY, LODGE NO. 30 From The Board of Directors, Lodge Officers, and All Members of the AMERICAN MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION 19424 South Waterloo Road, Cleveland, Ohio 44119-3250 216-531-1900 - Fax: 216-531-8123 AMERICAN HOME, FEDERATION SECTION, MARCH, 1997 ! Don Gorjup Works for Workmen’s Home A« Congratulations to Don Gorjup on being chosen Man of the Year from the Slovenian Workmen’s Home on Waterloo Rd. for his many years of service and dedication to the Slovene community. Don was born in Cleveland January 27, 1923, on Alhambra Rd. in the Slovene community of Collinwood, to Slovene immigrant parents — Valentine and Jennie Gorjup. He had one brother and two sisters; one sister still lives in Visalia, California. His parents were involved in the Slovene community most of their lives. His father passed away in 1943 at age 65, and his mother in 1969 at age 85. Don grew up in the E. 185 St. and Collinwood areas. He attended Oliver Hazard Perry Elementary School and Collinwood High School, graduating in 1941. He was a great soft-ball and basketball player, joining leagues and even travelling to out-of-town tournaments with SNPJ teams. He also joined a sandlot basketball league in the Cleveland area. Don’s first job after graduation was at National Acme, where he worked from 1941 to June, 1943, when he was drafted into the service. He joined the Navy and served on small landing craft in the Pacific (Marshall and Mariana Islands campaigns). He was wounded in February, 1994, and hospitalized for three months in the Marshall Islands. He was awarded the Purple Heart for bravery in the line of duty. Don returned to civilian life in December, 1945, and started training as an apprentice machinist for the New York Central Railroad. He was married February 18, 1950 to Dorothy (Clymer, Pa.) and they reared five great children, all of whom live in the Cleveland area. They are Rick (wife Bonnie), Linda, Tom (wife Kim), Donna (husband Ron), and Jim (wife Susan). Don now enjoys eleven grandchildren and one greatgrandchild. Family plays an important part in his life and maintaining close family ties is essential for a happy family. So family gatherings are planned many times during the year just to keep everyone in touch. Don retired in 1985 and has been on the go ever since. He says now that he doesn’t know how he had time to work and do all the things he did. He was involved in organizations for many years, but became more so after retirement. He enjoys golfing, bowling, dancing, balina, singing, and just socializing. His Smooth, graceful dancing was very evident on the dance floor, but the wear and tear must have taken its toll, as hip and knee damages surfaced in the last two years. The bowling ball had to be shelved, the dancing shoes are gathering dust, but golfing and balina are still a great part vice president of the Jadran of his life. He enjoys singing with Jadran, even acting at times. He joined the chorus in 1947 for a few years, but didn’t rejoin until 1970 and is enjoying it very much. He went to Europe with the group in 1973 and enjoyed it so much that he returned six more times since to explore the European continent, visiting Slovenia, Germany, Croatia, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, Hungary, the then Czechoslovakia, and Poland. On one of his trips he purchased a button box accordion in Slovenia, took a few lessons and now plays a little with the Jadran button box players. Before that, he played the Hammond organ, but gave it up for the button box. Don is very active with the SNPJ, as well as with other organizations in the area. He has been SNPJ District 5 Athletic Director for 25 years, president of the SNPJ Cleveland Athletic League for 22 years, is a past president of SNPJ Loyalites Lodge 158 (serving 13 years), and now is a Lodge 158 auditor. In addition, Don is a vice president of the SNPJ Farm Board, a vice president of the SNPJ Cleveland Federation, Singing Society, a vice president of the United Slovenian Society, president of the Waterloo Pensioneers, president of the Waterloo Balinca Club, president of the Federation of Slovene Senior Citizens, and a member of the Fairport Pensioneers, Euclid Vets Club and FOPA No. 15. Finally, he also serves on the board of directors of the Slovenian Workmen’s Home on Waterloo Road. These postions aren’t just titles, for being the officer of any organization entails many duties. You’ll find Don wearing many hats: chairing meetings, painting, cutting trees, raking leaves, doing carpentry work, repairing equipment, handling refreshment details, and even working in the kitchen. He is just an all-around person and ready to help wherever and whenever. He spends many hours at the SNPJ Farm during the summer months doing what has to be done to keep the facility in shape, and the winter months at Waterloo Hall helping with whatever must be done there. Don still chairs the Sweetheart Doubles Tournament each year in February, and the SNPF Golf Open in May. He Don Gorjup Progressive Slovene Women of America, Circle #1 Congratulations Don Gorjup Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather - and Great-Grandfather Congratulates All Honorees for their Dedication to Our Slovene Homes FROM THAT GREAT GANG OF YOURS Rick & Bonnie - Kevin, Holly, Travis, and Rachel Linda & Bill - Brad P.S.W.A. #1 meets the first Thursday at 7:00 p.m. each month at the S.W.H. Waterloo Rd. This is Your Invitation to Join Us! X OUi tVk- 1V1111 SII9 *111 ti xircrr Donna & Ron - Lauren, Ashley, and Jordan Jim & Susan - Jimmy and Kate and Dorothy 70S JIMS tyOTi Congratulations Don Gorjup - SWH Honoree and All Other Honorees Congratulations to All Honorees NAGY MONUMENT CO. Inc. 15425 Waterloo Rd. Lodge V Boj No. 53 Cleveland, Ohio S.N.P.J. 216- 481-2237 Congratulations to our friend Don Gorjup 1997 Slovenian Workmen’s Home Man Ed & Marty Koren Fred & Pat Nevar “Every Time We Make a Friend - We Grow a Little” PAULICH Specialty Company, Inc* Trophies & Awards, “GIFTS THAT ADVERTISE" Awards - Badges - Balloons - Banners - Bumper Stickers -Buttons - Caps - Calendars - Flags - Golf Balls - Jackets -Jewelry - Matches - Nameplates - Pens - Pencils - Pennants -Plaques - Ribbons - T-shirts, etc., etc. 800-481-3195 Pat Nevar, Promotional Consultant (216) 481-Ol^L Z_66\ ‘W VrtVIM ‘MO\i.O-aS ‘aVdOW NVOVaaiMV L66\ W VtWWl 'ViOlA-OaS avM«jr. ~ ,1 Gorjup (Continued from page 8) has handled many golf and bowling tournaments over the years, and is ready to help ► i when needed. There are many wonderful memories of past years and lasting friendships to be cherished, all in the name of caring, volunteering, and helping others. None of this is hard work if you enjoy what you are doing. Aside from all the activities m which Don is involved, he still finds the time to take a ew trips each year, to Florida, as Vegas, a cruise, a few one-day trips. As he says: “The time spent a** of you is very rewar-mg and enjoyable. I will con-mued to be active for as long as I can.” Waterloo Patron Ads Chuck &Helen Sumrada Miti Struna Richie & Elaine Vadnal Richard & Cynthia vadnal - Atty’s Suzanne Vadnal Rikk and Emilee Jenko Matt Zabukovec Un me>uory of Mitz Zabukovec) . 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I* You Live in the Neighborhood -Shop in the Neighborhood St. Clair Business Association 6220 St. Clair Avenue 391-7332 SHELIGA Drug, Inc. 6025 St. Clair Avenue Joe Sheliga - Tim Bright Pharmacists Congratulations To AH Honorees Congratulations and Best Wishes Josie Ambrosic, Marie Orazem front the Qlasbena Matica Chorus Proud of our 67 years of performances perpetuating Slovenian music and culture at the St. Clair Slovenian National Home Next performance Concert, dinner and dance SnJmrAn.yt Nnv>0mht>r 1 7.Q.Q7 Congratulaations Members of GLASBENA MATICA and Director Tom Weisi and All Honorees FANTJE NA VASI Cleveland, Ohio Edmund J. 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OH 44103 (216)431 1500 St. Clair Sings Praise to Chorus The Glasbena Matica cho dentn2?d ^ 1930 aS IndeP' bv f 2 rja' 1 was establish gina?'?1'* members of the c f "al ZarJa and its first dir was John Ivanusch. ch " ei direction i one US perf°rmed numerc P as and concerts during AmongnthyearS °f existen Slavček t Were Gorenj da> Marta R°Zami la Subic ?n ,r°Vat0re’ Nil cotta nZ JSk',andLaMi . c r,hat • cert«; Presented cc to\y ’ 31 dnies traveling out talen’ and var‘ous quarts members sang Who hint?’ Anton Schub Metm! oft New y0 dan 0pera chorus chorus’ !•’ Was retained as t time .. dlrect°r- It was at tl chorus w tbe name °f t bena Ma,aS chan8ed to Gk •ation 0f!Ca- The literal trar ^ucen Bee ^ name Is Music Ch^SfoCrhUbel direCted t Vears bef^ approxintately thi time assio ^ eavin8 f°r a we with the I11116111 in New Yo 'he fj s ntelll8ence Gnit Sence' During his a direct 'asbena Matic a by the ^°venianDy the wel1'1 Nan ? p°et and coi '>d to n11-Md reQ° Cleveland ii Vor “"S’ hJS dul Durin 1 the chorus. t’940 to ?%che Peri°d 'tiled 3’ tbe ehort dePthof° demonstral J ta|ents 'tS Pternbers’ r Variety y perforining ; operas, on ConSratulations Glasbena Matica The Joh" P. Yuko family Glasbena Matica Chorus and concerts. The operas included Gypsy Baron, Barber of Seville, Netopir (Die Fleder-maus), La Mascotta, La Travi-ata, Cavalleria Rusticana and Pagliacci, Mignon, Rigoletto, Mary Magdalene, Carmen, Sister Angelica (Suor Angelica), II Trovatore, and Tales of Hoffman. Some of these operas were performed several times. In June, 1965, while he was preparing material for Glasbena Matica’s fall performance of the opera Lucia di Lammermoor, Anton Schu-bel, the chorus’ beloved director, died unexpectedly at the still youthful age of 65. Despite this great loss, the chorus was able to continue because it was extraordinarily fortunate to have had as its piano accompanist for the previous several years the very talented Valentina Fillinger. She took over as director and, in November, 1965, led the chorus in its first post-Schubel concert. The concert was a tri- Congratulations and Best Wishes GLASBENA MATICA St. Clair Pensioners Club 6409 St. Clair Cleveland 44103 bute to the late director and included excerpts from the planned, but never performed Lucia di Lammermoor. The following year, Glasbena Matica was invited by the Slovenska Izseljenska Matica (Slovene Emigrants Society) to present a series of concerts in Slovenia. The chorus departed from Cleveland on June 7, 1966. On June 9, which was, coincidentally, the first anniversary of Anton Schubel’s (Continued on page 12) Congratulations and Best Wishes Glasbena Matica Tony and Dolores Mihelich Congratulations and Best Wishes Glasbena Matica Thanks for the Memories Sylvia Plymesser BEST WISHES TO ALL HONOREES from Vlasta’s Art All Glasbena Matica Your believed in your talents You made a happier place! Josephine Misic Congratulations Glasbena Matica Chorus Thank You for the many years of memorable Concerts and Operas. Friends of the Slovenian National Home Inc. 6409 St. Clair Avenue Plan to attend our 10th Anniversary Celebration June 1,1997 We Telegraph Flowers Anywhere James A. Slapnik, Jr. 650 E. 185 St. Cleveland 44119 Bridal Bouquets Funeral Wreaths Cut Flowers Occasional Cards - 531-7887 - EMIIoEE’S MbAUTT SAIoOM 6412 St. Clair Ave. Cleveland 44103 Emile Jenko owner Bus 431-6224 Congratulations to All Honorees! The American Home Publishing Co. 6117 St. Clair Ave. Cleveland Tabloid Newspapers 431-0628 Congratulations to Glasbena Matica and all 1997 Honorees Bob & Olga Klancher Congratulations GLASBENA MATICA June and Jack Price Congratulations GLASBENA MATICA Millie & Ed Kenik Heartfelt Congratulations GLASBENA MATICA Bella Donna Creations Marie Azman, (former member) 18604 Lake Shore Blvd Euclid Ph: 481-5250 Congratulations GLASBENA MATICA The Hopkins Family ik AMERICAN HOME, FEDERATION SECTION, MARCH, 1997 AMERICAN HOME, FEDERATION SECTION, MARCH, 1997 A12 St. Clair (Continued from page 11) death, the singers were honored to sing a few Slovenian folk songs in the yard of the house where he was born. They also presented the townspeople a plaque to be affixed to the house, identifying it as the birthplace of this great Slovenian maestro. On this concert tour, Glasbena Matica peformed in Trbovlje, Jesenice, Nova Gorica, for the Slovenian community in Trieste, Italy, and in Koper, Murska Sobota, Ptuj, Rogaška Slatina, Novo Mesto, and in Ljubljana. These performances were exceptionally well received by the Slovenian audiences, and the chorus members were gratified by the hospitality shown them by their hosts in the various cities and towns they visited. During the following years, Glasbena Matica continued to perform concerts of operatic, classical and Slovenian folk music. The chorus also presented concerts in conjunction with the highly popular dinner-dances. In 1974, Mrs. Fillinger resigned as the Glasbena Matica director for health reasons and was succeeded by the well-known Vladimir Malečkar. Mr. Malečkar previously had directed the Jadran Singing Society for twenty years. It was under his direction that the chorus made its second trip to Slovenia, in the summer of 1978, to perform a series of six concerts. These were presented in Ljubljana, in the historic Philharmonic Hall, in the church/museum at Kostanjevica near Krško, in Slovenj Gradec, Ilirska Bistrica, Boljunc in Trieste, Italy, and at the annual Emigrants’ Picnic in Škofja Loka. In addition to the many chorus performances of concerts and dinner-dance programs, chorus members, performing as soloists, in duets, trios, guartets and in other groups, have frequently participated by making guest appearances at functions benefit-ting a variety of charitable, cultural and fraternal organizations. Director Malečkar resigned in 1986 upon retirement from his business activities. He was succeeded by Marya Asha-malla, a native of Slovenia. Mrs. Ashamalla was an accomplished musician, trained in Slovenia, with an extensive musical background. Under her direction, the chorus continued to present the types of programs for which it was so well known — programs presenting the listening audience with a wide variety of good music, including excerpts from operas, classical favorites, Broadway show tunes, spirituals, folk music, well known modern music arrangements and, always and primarily, the beautiful music of the Slovenian people, the music brought to this country by our forefathers that we love so much. In the summer of 1993, Mrs. Ashamalla resigned as director to return to take up a position as a music teacher. Glasbena Matica was now indeed fortunate to secure the services of Thomas F. Weiss as its director. Mr. Weiss is a music teacher at Regina High School in South Euclid, Ohio. He has also been organist and choir director at Christ the King Church in East Cleveland and at St. Christine Church in Euclid. He is presently organist and choir director at St. Rocco Church on Cleveland’s west side. Under his direction for the past four annual fall performances, Glasbena Matica has striven to continue to present quality musical programs for its audiences of friends and supporters. All members of the chorus are lovers of music. They give freely of themselves to partici- pate in presenting to our audiences the joyous music of our forefathers, and good music in general. We encourage people who also love Slovenian music and customs, and who enjoy singing, to join with us in our continuing endeavors to preserve and perpetuate these precious Slovenian musical and cultural traditions. All of the members of Glasbena Matica are very grateful to the board of directors of the St. Clair Slovenian National Home for the honor conferred by it on our chorus. We realize that it is an honor bestowed not only on those of us who are presently members of the chorus, but also is a recognition of the efforts and talents of all those members who are no longer with the chorus, or who have passed away, and who used their musical abilities to express their love of their Slovenian heritage. Congratulations Glasbena Matica and All Honorees from Marie Shaver and Family Pete and Linda Matas - Andrew Kathy and Stephen Charles and Karen Shaver - Alex Marie - 60 year member Linda - 21 years CAPITOL Beverage Wine Shop and State Liquor Agency 9270 Chillicothe Rd., Kirtland, Ohio (216) 256-8500 CAPITOL Beverage Wine Shop 7430 Mentor Ave., Mentor, Ohio 44060 942-1977 (Routes 306 & 20) Jerry Halloran Free Delivery - All Occasions Congratulations GLASBENA MATICA and ALL HONOREES from Slovenian American Heritage Foundation President - Anthony Hiti Secretary - Dana Leonard Vice-President - Alexandra Ukmar Treasurer - Joyce Ann Hribar Stan F. 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