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prosveta News Your for Official Publication of the Slovene National Benefit Society YEAR CVI USPS: 448-080 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 2013 ISSUE 7 ISSN: 1080-0263 A winter sun-and-fun break for Miss SNPJ by

Over the past two months, I ve had the opportunity to leave the frigid weather of Pennsylvania and enjoy some sunshine and blue skies in California and Florida.

During my trip to San Francisco, I had the chance to see some of the local sights and attend the annual Pust celebration hosted by Lodge 304.

On Friday evening, we enjoyed a delicious dinner at San Francisco s Basque Cultural Center with Lodge 304 President Ivan Dodic, Ivan s wife Audrey, and additional SNPJ members from Lodge 723.

We enjoyed another delicious meal and wonderful music by the Fred Mlakar Band the next evening during the Pust dinner, and there was no doubt that I was in good company!

Reflecting on the past year, Fontana Lodge 723 participated in several fraternal, volunteer and fund-raising activities for the community. As SNPJ members, fraternalism is alive and well in our Lodge!

Lodge members and polka dancers made fleece blankets for the siblings of children at the Ronald McDonald House in Loma Linda, Calif. Each blanket was lovingly hand-tied during a dance held in March.

Fifty-five blankets were taken to the Ronald McDonald House where they were graciously accepted. Special thanks to the coordinators of this activity, Julianne Wood, Diana Rote and Eric Wood.

The first was a donation of selected items for the soldier boxes that were being assembled at the California Fraternal Congress annual meeting as part of their annual volunteer project.

Phyllis was joined by Julianne Wood at the annual meeting and participated in the compilation of the boxes. SNPJ donated many items for inclusion as well.

blankets. [Above] Courtney Looney gathered the purchases for the soldier boxes, while JULianne and PHYLLIS WOOD assembled the completed packages [below].

PERIODICAL MATERIAL Utopians Lodge prepares for an 85 th anniversary by GERRI TREBETS Lodge 604 Secretary CLEVELAND It is with pride that Utopians Lodge 604 members celebrate their 85th anniversary

And so began a very successful, eventful era with many active members over 600 members in total.

Representative; and Whitey Mathews, to name just a few.

When the late Betty Rotar, who was a member of Lodge 147, asked how the Utopians Lodge got its name, John Spilar replied that Utopia is a land where everyone gets along with each other, and that was

.. 5 SNPJ Recommender Coupon... 7 SNPJ Fraternal Sympathies... 8 briefly Lodge 245 filling vacant offices at April 9 meeting LAWRENCE, Pa.

All members are encouraged to attend. Mary ELLEn Brosick Lodge 245 Secretary Lodge 715 has plans for an April 10 meeting UNIVERSAL, Pa.

For details contact Ann Evanish at (724) 693-8739.

HERMINA CHURCH Lodge 321 Former W.Pa. Fed officers to be honored IMPERIAL, Pa. On Sunday, April 21, the Slovene Federation of SNPJ Lodges of Western Pa.

The cost is $10 per person. Button box music will be provided. DON PROGAR (138) Federation President Dinner meeting on tap for Lodge 31 members SHARON, Pa.

1 prosveta News Your for Official Publication of the Slovene National Benefit Society YEAR CVI USPS: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 2013 ISSUE 7 ISSN: A winter sun-and-fun break for Miss SNPJ by KRISTEN CUSHMAN (138) Miss SNPJ 2013 STRABANE, Pa. Over the past two months, I ve had the opportunity to leave the frigid weather of Pennsylvania and enjoy some sunshine and blue skies in California and Florida. I was extremely excited to visit Lodge 304 in San Francisco and Lodge 603 in Samsula, and I experienced a great deal of hospitality and fraternalism during my visits. During my trip to San Francisco, I had the chance to see some of the local sights and attend the annual Pust celebration hosted by Lodge 304. Shortly after arriving, I was greeted warmly by members of the Wood family (723), who were kind enough to show me around the city on Friday and Saturday afternoon. On Friday evening, we enjoyed a delicious dinner at San Francisco s Basque Cultural Center with Lodge 304 President Ivan Dodic, Ivan s wife Audrey, and additional SNPJ members from Lodge 723. It was great to spend time with these folks, and Fred Mlakar (723) even treated us to some polka music after our meal! We enjoyed another delicious meal and wonderful music by the Fred Mlakar Band the next evening during the Pust dinner, and there was no doubt that I was in good company! It was great to spend time with members I met during my visit to Fontana SEE MISS SNPJ WINTER FUN ON PAGE 7 Lodge 723 fund-raising efforts benefit many by PHYLLIS WOOD Lodge 723 FONTANA, Calif. Reflecting on the past year, Fontana Lodge 723 participated in several fraternal, volunteer and fund-raising activities for the community. As SNPJ members, fraternalism is alive and well in our Lodge! Our first activity was participation in the national Join Hands Day event. Lodge members and polka dancers made fleece blankets for the siblings of children at the Ronald McDonald House in Loma Linda, Calif. Each blanket was lovingly hand-tied during a dance held in March. The dancers really enjoyed participating in this activity, and it was wonderful to see couples working on blankets together. Fifty-five blankets were taken to the Ronald McDonald House where they were graciously accepted. Special thanks to the coordinators of this activity, Julianne Wood, Diana Rote and Eric Wood. October brought Make A Difference Day. As one of the annual days to meet the community s needs, Lodge 723 chose two projects. The first was a donation of selected items for the soldier boxes that were being assembled at the California Fraternal Congress annual meeting as part of their annual volunteer project. Lodge 723 donated $150 toward items for the boxes, and Courtney Looney and Phyllis Wood purchased the items. Phyllis was joined by Julianne Wood at the annual meeting and participated in the compilation of the boxes. SNPJ donated many items for inclusion as well. Our second Make A Difference Day activity SEE FONTANA BENEFITS ON PAGE 8 JULianne Wood [right] presented Christy Bayliss of the Loma Linda Ronald McDonald House the Lodge s donation of hand-tied blankets. [Above] Courtney Looney gathered the purchases for the soldier boxes, while JULianne and PHYLLIS WOOD assembled the completed packages [below]. SNPJ was well represented at the annual Pust dinner and celebration hosted by San Francisco Lodge 304. PERIODICAL MATERIAL Utopians Lodge prepares for an 85 th anniversary by GERRI TREBETS Lodge 604 Secretary CLEVELAND It is with pride that Utopians Lodge 604 members celebrate their 85th anniversary in existence. When SSPZ merged with SNPJ in 1941, Utopians took Lodge number 204, but a Pennsylvania Lodge had already adopted that number, so the Utopians Lodge became number 604. And so began a very successful, eventful era with many active members over 600 members in total. We Utopians have had many notable members in our Lodge, namely John Pecon; Tony Vadnal; Tony Gerchman; past president Tony Vrh; Mary Dolsak; my father, John Spilar, a National Board District Representative; and Whitey Mathews, to name just a few. We continue to carry on the success of Lodge 604 and we acknowledge member Tony Petkovsek, who has contributed greatly to our Slovenian heritage. When the late Betty Rotar, who was a member of Lodge 147, asked how the Utopians Lodge got its name, John Spilar replied that Utopia is a land where everyone gets along with each other, and that was the aim of our Lodge. And yes, that was our aim from that day forward. SEE UTOPIANS ANNIVERSARY ON PAGE 2 In This Issue Up-and-Coming Calendar of Events... 2 Slovenska Stran... 4 Crossword Puzzle... 5 SNPJ Recommender Coupon... 7 SNPJ Fraternal Sympathies... 8 briefly Lodge 245 filling vacant offices at April 9 meeting LAWRENCE, Pa. The members of Lodge 245 will hold the nomination, election and installation for the offices of vice president and treasurer during their Tuesday, April 9, meeting. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. in the Lodge hall. All members are encouraged to attend. Mary ELLEn Brosick Lodge 245 Secretary Lodge 715 has plans for an April 10 meeting UNIVERSAL, Pa. The next Lodge 715 meeting will be held Wednesday, April 10, at 8 p.m. at the Bohemian (CSA) Club on Hill St. in Universal. All members are encouraged to attend. For details contact Ann Evanish at (724) ANN EVANISH Lodge 715 Secretary A meeting date change for Lodge 321 members WARREN, Ohio The upcoming meeting of Lodge 321 has been changed to Sunday, April 21, beginning at 2 p.m. We apologize for any inconvenience. HERMINA CHURCH Lodge 321 Former W.Pa. Fed officers to be honored IMPERIAL, Pa. On Sunday, April 21, the Slovene Federation of SNPJ Lodges of Western Pa. will hold a banquet at Lodge 106 in Imperial to honor past treasurer Josie Bole and past president Tony Bole. A buffet dinner will be served at noon and the program will begin at 2 p.m. A roast will follow, and guests will be encouraged to share their favorite Tony and Josie story. The cost is $10 per person. Button box music will be provided. DON PROGAR (138) Federation President Dinner meeting on tap for Lodge 31 members SHARON, Pa. Lodge 31 members are invited to a dinner meeting Tuesday, April 30, at Muscarella s, 500 W. Main St., Sharpsville, PA The evening will begin at 5:30 p.m. Members will order from the menu and be responsible for the cost of their meal. Regular business and future meeting locations will be discussed. Please RSVP by April 23 to Lodge Secretary Barb Bogolin at (724) before 10 p.m. BaRB Bogolin Lodge 31 Secretary/Treasurer THE DEADLINE The next two issue dates are April 17 and May 1. All material must be received by Monday, April 8, for the April 17 issue, and by Monday, April 22, for the May 1 issue. If you are concerned about making the deadline, send an to prosveta@snpj.com or submit your material via the publications area of our website, Parliament seats Slovenia s 11th government Reprinted with permission from the Slovenian Press Agency (STA) LJUBLJANA, Slovenia The members of Slovenia s National Assembly endorsed the new cabinet of Alenka Bratušek, 52-35, on March 20, completing the formation of the 11th Slovenian government since independence. The 14-member cabinet was sworn-in at the National Assembly immediately and took over official duties from the former Janez Janša-led government March 21. In her first statement following the vote, new Prime Minister Bratušek, a 42-year-old who heads the Positive Slovenia (PS) party, said she would lead the team on the path of positive change and progress. We are faced with difficult decisions, but I m confident that we have the wisdom, energy and perseverance to achieve our goals, Bratušek told reporters. Bratušek, Slovenia s first female prime minister, also called for bipartisanship, saying that those who think that we can succeed divided... are dead wrong. I hope parties can work together and achieve an understanding that the time for politicking is over. The only way for us to overcome the crisis is through hard work and cooperation. While reiterating that she was confident that Slovenia could tackle the [economic] crisis on its own, she admitted she was concerned by statements made by former Finance Minister Janez Šušteršič suggesting Slovenia could soon have to ask for a bailout. Given that we face threats that we will have to ask for aid even before our team has started its work, I m curious as to what legacy we will be taking over. The vote on the new government is the culmination of weeks of political negotiations prompted by the collapse of the Janša-led government. Built around the Positive Slovenia party and fellow left-leaning SocDems party, the new government coalition also includes two partners of the former government coalition: the Citizens List and Pensioners parties. Altogether, the coalition controls 49 seats in Slovenia s 90- seat National Assembly. The new cabinet held its maiden session March 21, and individual government ministers carried out their transfers throughout the same day. Brynlee J. Rudd Born Aug. 2, 2012 Cleveland Lodge 126 The members of Lodge 126 welcome Brynlee J. Rudd as their newest member. Brynlee is the daughter of Brent (126) and Courtney Rudd, and the granddaughter of Thomas and Loreen Rudd (126). We welcome Brynlee to the Slovene National Benefit Society and extend our best wishes to her entire family.

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2 2 ENLIGHTENMENT (USPS ) (ISSN ) The Official Publication of the Slovene National Benefit Society 247 W. Allegheny Road Imperial, PA Phone: (724) Toll-Free: (THE SNPJ) Fax: (724) web site: Editor: Jay Sedmak Associate Editor: Kimberly Gonzalez Subscription rate is $8 per year for non-snpj members in the United States (Fla. subscribers, please add 6 percent sales tax). Canadian and foreign subscriptions, $50 per year. Advertising information available by writing our office. Material concerning the official workings of the Slovene National Benefit Society is given publication priority. Unsolicited manuscripts returned only if a self-addressed, stamped envelope is enclosed. Postmaster: Send all address changes to:, 247 W. Allegheny Rd., Imperial, PA (Issued biweekly on Wednesday) (Periodical postage paid at Imperial, Pa., and additional mailing office.) SNPJ National Board Executive Committee: National President Joseph C. Evanish National Secretary Karen A. Pintar National Treasurer Robert J. Lawrence Correspondence received at: 247 West Allegheny Road Imperial, PA Office hours are Monday -Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Fridays 7:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Finance Committee: Chrm.: Roger C. Clifford 568 Lang Road, Sewickley, PA Robert Lawrence, Secretary Joseph C. Evanish Kenneth Anderson 2400 Derby Road, Birmingham, MI Richard Hervol 183 Wylie Ave., Strabane, PA Supervisory Committee: Chrm.: Phyllis Wood 9519 Evergreen Lane, Fontana, CA pwoodhcs@aol.com Vincent Baselj 1001 Grandview Ave., Apt. 903, Bridgeville, PA Louis J. Novak 6308 Highland Rd., Highland Heights, OH Stan Repos 1255 McCaslin Rd., Imperial, PA Joseph M. Grkman Jr. P.O. Box 584, South Park, PA Photo by Sis. Carol Maruszak (53). Members Make March for Meals Memorable Cleveland area SNPJ members [from left] Mary Jean Bradac (614), Joey Tomsick (576), Joe Bradac (614) and former Miss SNPJ Kara Maruszak (53) participated in the annual March for Meals event hosted March 9 by the Lake County (Ohio) Council on Aging at the Great Lakes Mall in Mentor. The March for Meals campaign is designed to raise awareness of senior hunger, and to encourage action at the local level through public events, partnerships with local businesses, volunteer recruitment efforts and fund-raising initiatives. This year s campaign raised over $20,000, proving that Lake County residents care for their seniors. Bro. Tomsick currently serves as CEO of the Lake County Council on Aging. Utopians Lodge 604 gearing up for an 85 th anniversary celebration in May UTOPians ANNIVERsaRY FROM PAGE 1 In memory of all the members who contributed so greatly to the Utopians success, we are hosting our 85th anniversary dinner dance Saturday, May 11, at the Slovenian Society Home, Recher Ave. in Euclid, Ohio. Our gala event will consist of a full-course meal catered by Joe Tavcar: soup, pork chops, roasted chicken, potatoes, vegetables, salad and a wonderful dessert. We hope you will join us May 11 to celebrate our big event. Dinner will be served beginning at 4 p.m. and music by the Eddie Rodick Orchestra is scheduled from 5 to 9 p.m. Tickets for this event are $20 per person and can be purchased from Gerri Trebets at (440) We look forward to seeing each and every one of you at the celebration. On March 16, the Slovene Federation of Lodges presented their annual Man and Woman of the Year Awards at Slovenian National Home on St. Clair Ave. A wonderful crowd was on hand to honor all the faithful, hardworking volunteers. The Man and Woman of the Year were Joe Bradac and Breda Loncar from Waterloo Hall both very deserving of this award Federation of Slovenian Homes honoree Sis. Gerri TREBETs (604) with her escort for the evening, her grandson Colin AsHWoRTH (604). I was honored as Woman of the Year from Waterloo, which has been my home away from home since I was a little girl. In my acceptance speech, I failed to mention my escort on stage for the evening, my grandson, 11-year-old Colin Ashworth. He was truly a young gentleman and handled the situation in fine fashion. Thank you, Colin; it was a pleasure having you by my side. Please consider attending the Utopians Lodge 604 anniversary dinner dance, and come on out for a great, fun-filled evening. A busy schedule awaits Lodge 786 by JEAN KOCI Lodge 786 Secretary/Treasurer ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. The next meeting for Orange Coast Lodge 786 will be held Sunday, May 5, at the home of Tony and Lina Saltikov in San Juan Capistrano, Calif. Lina is a brand new member of our Lodge, even though she has taken part in many events over the past few years. We re so happy to officially welcome her! Lina came from Portorož, Slovenia, where she grew up. She has lived in many places since arriving to the United States as a young adult, but she loves California. The first thing Lina wanted to do as a new member was offer her home for a meeting and social. She and Tony have a wonderful place on a hill overlooking the Pacific Ocean, so I hope we ll have a typical beautiful California afternoon to enjoy their view. The Camino Los Ramblas exit off the I-5 will take you close to the Saltikov s place. Please call me at (949) for the exact address. The Lodge meeting will start at 1 p.m. Lina promises something good to eat for our main dish, so please bring an appetizer or dessert to share. We ll be making the final arrangements for our Temecula Wine Tasting, which will take place from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 2, at Wiens Family Cellars. As usual, advance reservations are required, so give me a call to make sure that we have you down for this special day! The May 5 meeting will be the last before our June 30 beach party at Salt Creek Beach in Dana Point, Calif., for the Flip Acrobats from Piran, Slovenia (more on this event later), and our July 21 barbecue and swim party. It s going to be a very busy and fun-filled spring and summer on the Orange Coast! Lodge 153 elects YAC delegates by WILMA VUKOVICH Lodge 153 YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio The Lodge 153 February meeting was held in the Shepherd of the Valley clubroom in Poland, Ohio. All officers were in attendance. Zachary Kohler and Molly Kohler have been elected as delegates to represent Lodge 153 at the Young Adult Conference June at the SNPJ Recreation Center. Alyssa Shields and Sarah Smaltz have been elected as alternates to this conference. Congratulations to Anthony Fabian who celebrated his 50th anniversary as a member of Lodge 153 in February. The annual Lodge 153 dance will be held Sept. 15 at the SNPJ Recreation Center. Our entertainment will feature music by the Joe Lapinsky Orchestra. I would like to extend happy birthday wishes to all celebrating birthdays in February, March and April. Our next meeting will be held May 21 in the Shepherd of the Valley clubroom. All members are welcomed and encouraged to attend. Regional Vice Presidents: Frank Bregar, Region 1 25 Willow Crossing Rd., Greensburg, PA James L. Curl, Region Orchard St., Carnegie, PA Nancy Koutoulakis, Region Beverly Dr., Aliquippa, PA Linda Gorjup, Region Fiddlers Way, Painesville, OH Tracey Anderson, Region Edgewood Dr., Royal Oak, MI Justina Rigler, Region Berkley Lane, Lemont, IL John Zibert, Region N. 200 St., Arma, KS Fred Mlakar, Region Onkayha Cir., Irvine, CA SNPJ Recreation Center 270 Martin Road Enon Valley, PA (724) fax (724) Toll-free: web site: snpj@snpjrec.com Have something for Up-and-Coming? Lodge/Organization Type of Event Site If a concert or dance, who is performing? Date Time Who to contact Phone ( ) Complete and return to: 247 W. Allegheny Road Imperial, PA prosveta@snpj.com Up-and-Coming... A look at events planned by the Slovene National Benefit Society APRIL 4...Midway, Pa., Lodge 89 bar bingo in the Lodge 89 clubroom. Bingo begins at 7 p.m. Kitchen will be open. For more information contact the Lodge at (724) APRIL 5...Strabane, Pa., Lodge 138 monthly scratch bowling tournament. APRIL 6...Imperial, Pa., Lodge 106 welcomes Renewed Memories to the Lodge 106 clubroom; 7:30-11:30 p.m. For more information phone (724) or kevinrichards22@gmail.com. APRIL 13...Imperial, Pa., Lodge 106 welcomes the Thursday Night band to the Lodge 106 clubroom; 7:30-11:30 p.m. For more information phone (724) or kevinrichards22@gmail.com. APRIL 14...Herminie, Pa., Lodge 87 jam session; 2-6 p.m. All musicians welcome. Kitchen will be open. For details contact Shirley Bailley at (724) APRIL 14...Imperial, Pa., Lodge 106 Seems Like Old Times dance in the Imperial Room; 7-10 p.m. Music by Clem Rolin and the Wally Merriman Trio. Kitchen will be open. For details phone (724) or kevinrichards22@gmail.com. APRIL 14...Fontana, Calif., Lodge 723 polka jam session at the Fontana Slovene Hall; 2-6 p.m. For more information contact Eric Wood at (909) APRIL 18...Midway, Pa., Lodge 89 bar bingo in the Lodge 89 clubroom. Bingo begins at 7 p.m. Kitchen will be open. For details phone the Lodge at (724) APRIL 20...Imperial, Pa., Lodge 106 dinner and jam night in the Lodge 106 clubroom. Dinner service starts at 4 p.m., jamming hosted by the Frank Palumbi band starts at 8. For details phone (724) or kevinrichards22@gmail.com. APRIL Fontana, Calif., Lodge 723 polka dance at the Fontana Slovene Hall; 2-6 p.m. each day. Music by Polka Power California. For details phone Eric Wood at (909) APRIL 27...Detroit Lodge 564 spring dinner dance at the Croatian American Club, Warren, Mich. Music by the Rob Deblander Band. For details phone Rudy Zornik at (586) APRIL 28...Herminie, Pa., Lodge 87 Welcome Spring dance in the Crystal Ballroom; 2-6 p.m. Music by the Tony Kistner Band. Kitchen will be open. For details phone Shirley Bailley at (724) MAY 5...Fontana, Calif., Lodge 723 polka jam session at the Fontana Slovene Hall; 2-6 p.m. For more information contact Eric Wood at (909) MAY 11...Imperial, Pa., Lodge 106 welcomes George Suhon and Silver Sky to the Lodge 106 clubroom; 7:30-11:30 p.m. For details phone (724) or kevinrichards22@gmail.com. MAY 12...Herminie, Pa., Lodge 87 jam session; 2-6 p.m. All musicians welcome. Kitchen will be open. For details contact Shirley Bailley at (724) MAY 18...Strabane, Pa., Lodge 138 hosts the Don Wojtila Band in the outdoor pavilion. MAY 19...Imperial, Pa., Lodge 106 hosts the Frank Stanger Anniversary Dance and album debut in the Imperial Room; 1 p.m. Kitchen will be open. For more information phone (724) or kevinrichards22@gmail.com. MAY 25...CAL Don Gorjup Golf Open at Rolling Green Golf Course, Huntsburg, Ohio. Shotgun start at 9 a.m. For additional information phone Rick Gorjup at (440) MAY Fontana, Calif., Lodge 723 Memorial Day weekend Polkafest at the Fontana Slovene Hall; 2-6 p.m. Music by the Gruber Family Band. For details contact Eric Wood at (909) MAY 26...Herminie, Pa., Lodge 87 Spring Fling dance in the Crystal Ballroom; 2-6 p.m. Music by Silver Sky Duo. Buffet and sweets table will be offered. Advance tickets only. For details phone Shirley Bailley at (724) MAY 27...Val Pawlowski s Memorial Day dance at the SNPJ Farm, Kirtland, Ohio; 1-7 p.m. Music by the Frank Stanger and Don Wojtila bands. For more information contact Tammy at (440) JUNE 2...Orange County, Calif., Lodge 786 Wine Tasting Picnic at Wiens Family Cellars, Temecula, Calif.; noon-5 p.m. Music by the Fontana Button Box Club and more. For details contact Jean Koci at (949) or ajkoci@cox.net. JUNE 9...V Boj Lodge 53 picnic at the SNPJ Farm, Kirtland, Ohio; 2 p.m. Music by Wayne Tomsic. For information contact Martha Meglich at (440) JUNE 9...Fontana, Calif., Lodge 723 polka jam session at the Fontana Slovene Hall; 2-6 p.m. For more information contact Eric Wood at (909) JUNE 16...Fontana, Calif., Lodge 723 Father s Day dance at the Fontana Slovene Hall; 2-6 p.m. Music by the Fred Mlakar Band. For more information phone Eric Wood at (909) JUNE Youth Roundup at the SNPJ Recreation Center. Contact Fraternal Director Kevin Richards at ext. 144, or krichards@snpj.com for registration forms. JUNE SNPJ Young Adult Conference at the SNPJ Recreation Center. For registration details contact Fraternal Director Kevin Richards at ext. 144, or krichards@snpj.com. JULY 4...Val Pawlowski s birthday dance at the SNPJ Farm, Kirtland, Ohio; 1-7 p.m. Music by the Frank Stanger and Del Sinchak bands. For more information contact Tammy at (440) JULY 5...Strabane, Pa., Lodge 138 hosts Klancnik & Friends in the Lodge 138 clubroom; 8 p.m.-midnight. JULY Slovenefest 2013 and the 57th Miss SNPJ Pageant at the SNPJ Recreation Center, Borough of SNPJ, Pa. For details phone the SNPJ Recreation Center tollfree at

3 DENISE HERRON SNPJ Marketing Department Nine lives, but you only have one By my calculations, my cat has four lives left.

But the whole ordeal took a few years off my life, I believe. It did, however, stop her from playing her game of chicken with the garage door.

We can t leap 30 feet off the deck, take a ride in the wheel well of a pickup truck, or race to beat the lowering of the garage door.

3 3 DENISE HERRON SNPJ Marketing Department Nine lives, but you only have one By my calculations, my cat has four lives left. She just recently used one up when she unsuccessfully tried to beat the closing of the garage door and became trapped. After a few days of walking crooked, she seems no worse for the wear. But the whole ordeal took a few years off my life, I believe. It did, however, stop her from playing her game of chicken with the garage door. Unlike cats, we humans don t have the luxury of nine lives to spend. We can t leap 30 feet off the deck, take a ride in the wheel well of a pickup truck, or race to beat the lowering of the garage door. We need to be a bit more careful because any one of those antics could spell tragedy for us. We can t afford to be taking cat-like risks; we only have one life, and it s risky enough already. It s because of these everyday risks that we need life insurance. Even without taking chances, there are accidents and illnesses that threaten us daily. To not purchase life insurance is taking a gamble, somewhat like trying to beat the lowering of the garage door. We don t get another chance if we happen to lose the race, and the ones to truly suffer will be our families. If we are taken out of the picture, our family could lose the house, the children may not get to participate in the activities they love, and they may never get the college education that was planned for them. So much can change with just one event, but that s where life insurance can give you peace of mind and your family a second chance. SNPJ offers a variety of life insurance plans that can work for just about anybody. There s no reason for anyone to put the future of their family at risk. We have affordable whole life plans and competitive term policies that can provide the protection you need. You don t have nine lives; you only have one. Contact your Lodge secretary, local agent or the SNPJ Marketing Department at the Home Office for more information on the plan that s best for you. Thought for the Week The cat, having sat upon a hot stove lid, will not sit upon a hot stove lid again. But he won t sit upon a cold stove lid either. Mark Twain Important figures to consider... 29%... people who would purchase more life insurance if they were asked 62%... people who own coverage, but don t know what they have or why they have it 82%... people who are under-insured!if your coverage is over 5 years old, contact SNPJ for a policy review Uncle Sam wants your money... and it s up to you whether you pay now or pay later. SNPJ offers Roth IRAs in addition to our regular IRAs and annuities to help build a safe financial future for you and your family. We ve helped build secure futures for our members for over a century. Phone and we ll be happy to help you too. A CENTURY in the making Proud of your SNPJ membership? Then you owe it to yourself to delve deeper into SNPJ history through the pages of An Inspired Journey The SNPJ Story: The First One Hundred Years of the Slovene National Benefit Society. This richly-illustrated chronicle of SNPJ history compiled and written by SNPJ Publications Editor Jay Sedmak is now available for purchase. $15.00 each plus $2.50 s/h add $1 shipping for each additional copy ordered RETURN THIS ORDER FORM TO Slovene National Benefit Society 247 West Allegheny Road Imperial, PA Name Address City/State/Zip Number of copies Payment in full must accompany all orders. Make checks payable to SNPJ. Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery. Hungary will help protect Slovenia s air space Lendava (STA) According to a recent agreement made in Len dava by Slovenian Defense Minister Aleš Hojs and Hungarian Defense Minister Csaba Hende, Hungarian fighter jets will join Italian jets to protect Slovenia s air space. The agreement still requires confirmation by the Slovenian government and parliament. After Slovenia became a member of NATO in 2004, Italy took over the air policing on [Slovenia s] territory, but now Italy and Hungary will take turns, Hojs explained. Speaking at a ceremony marking Hungary s national holiday, Hojs, who is now the former Slovenian defense minister, said that cooperation between the two countries was very good, especially in defense where they were not only good partners in the EU and NATO intervention groups, but also on international missions. Hende added that Slovenia and Hungary also shared common values, and that the agreement was a sign of re spect as well as economic and intelligent thinking. Hende expects the agreement could be signed within two months. Delinquent tax listing will go public on April 15 Ljubljana (STA) Slovenia s Tax Administration (DURS) called on tax delinquents to settle their tax debts by March 25 unless they wanted their names to appear on the list of tax debtors when it is made public April 15. Under the Reform Tax Procedure Act passed in November 2012, the names of employers who have fallen more than three months behind with their employee taxes, and tax debtors who owe more than 5,000 euros (approximately $6,500) for more than 90 days, will be published on a monthly basis. DURS will release its initial list on April 15, blacklisting tax debtors as described above as of March 25. The purpose of the measure is to stimulate persons liable for the tax payments to settle their obligations on time. Those who are unable to pay their taxes for reasons they have not been able to influence and have asked for and been granted a deferral or abatement will not be treated as tax debtors and will not be included on the list. In the case of businesses, DURS will publish the business name, owner (names, surnames and date of birth of those owning over 25 percent), base of operation and tax number of the company falling behind in its tax payments. Individuals will be identified by name, surname and date of birth, and in special cases municipality or country of residence. Youth unemployment rose sharply in 2012 Ljubljana (STA) The level of youth unemployment grew faster in Slovenia than in any other Euro pean country last year, surging from 16.7 percent in January 2012 to just over 27 percent by the end of the year, the ZSSS trade union confederation explained to the press in mid-march. ZSSS representatives also highlighted the problem of unpaid internships offered to young people. Youth unemployment has been growing rapidly in the past years, ZSSS representative Goran Lukič said. The number of unemployed young persons has increased by 11,458 from February 2008 through this February. The ZSSS also highlighted the very unfavorable and ugly situation in the field of internships, which are mostly voluntary in Slovenia. In an online poll conducted on a sample of 345 people, the ZSSS discovered that most of the respondents did their internships in the public sector (education, health and public administration), and for many these internships were a compulsory segment of their formal education. Of those completing internships, 210 said they did not receive any payment for their work, not even costs related to their daily commute. And when asked whether they thought the internship helped them find a full-time job, 131 said it did not, while only 100 said it did, Lukič pointed out. The bottom line of this survey is that Slovenia has a big problem, he said, adding that voluntary internships were causing poverty among young people. from the source Banks raising customer fees to cover new tax Ljubljana (STA) Slovenian banks appear ready to shift the burden of the new 6.5 percent Financial Transactions Tax, which entered into force March 1, to their customers. Even more, in most cases the customer fees will exceed the costs banks will face with the new tax, the Consumer Association (ZPS) announced in early March. According to the ZPS, 14 of the 18 banks operating in Slovenia have already increased service fees during the first three months of this year, or plan to do so over the course of the next two months. The services for which fees are being levied include monthly use of online banking for bill payment, cash withdrawals from competitor ATMs, and credit card usage. The fees average a 9.2 percent increase. The increased service fees instituted by as many as 10 banks exceed the 6.5 percent tax on financial services, ZPS representatives explained. The largest service fee increases were reported at Raiffeisen Banka, Postna Banka Slovenije and Banka Celje. In absolute figures, the fees reach up to 20 euros ($26) per year, the ZPS noted. The new Financial Transactions Tax is levied on all transactions involving deposits, withdrawals, transfers, checks and other payment instruments. Services associated with loans, guarantees, cash transactions and insurance brokerage are also subject to the tax, but stock market and investment fund transactions are exempt. CNBC: Slovenia is a secure place to retire Washington, D.C. (STA) According to a recent CNBC report, those who are seeking a secure retirement should move to Slovenia. The Natixis Global Retirement Index Survey ranks Slovenia 16th among 150 countries in terms of retirement security. The United States ranks 19th. Based on data provided by the World Bank, United Nations and other organizations, Natixis, an asset management firm, has set up a new index measuring retirement security based on health expenditures, life expectancy, income inequality, unemployment and the ratio of young workers to retirees. The list is topped by Norway. Switzerland, Luxembourg, Sweden, Austria, Finland, the Netherlands, Denmark, Germany and France round out the top 10 countries. Zimbabwe is at the very bottom of the list. Slovenia, which instituted a new pension system Jan. 1 under which the retirement age for both genders was raised to 65 years of age, ranks 16th. According to CNBC, the United States was surpassed, surprisingly, by Slovenia, Israel, Japan and the Czech Republic. Primorsko University marks a 10th anniversary Koper (STA) On March 18, the University of Primorsko launched a weeklong series of events to mark its 10th anniversary. The newest of Slovenia s three public universities was established by parliamentary decree on Jan. 29, 2003, and officially registered exactly 10 years ago. Former Slovenian Education Minister Lucija Čok, one of the most vocal advocates of the new university, served as the school s first chancellor. Today, the university consists of seven departments (known as faculties ), the Science and Research Center, the Andrej Marusic Institute, a university library and several units of student housing. Primorsko University offers over 70 courses attended by more than 6,700 students, and, with over 700 staff members, is one of the biggest employers along the Slovenian coast. The highlight of some 30 events organized to mark the anniversary was a special ceremony held March 22 during which the university conferred an honorary doctorate degree to law expert Boštjan M. Zupančič, who delivered his inaugural lecture March 25. The university will also sign an agreement to become an associate member of the Valdoltra orthopedic clinic. Research institute plays host to science festival Ljubljana (STA) The Jožef Stefan Institute, Slovenia s leading research institute, organized the 21st annual Jožef Stefan Days the week of March The festival featured a variety of discussions and panels on topical issues in science. The main goal is to open the doors of the institute and science, as such to as broad an audience as possible, Institute director Jadran Lenarčič told the press. The science festival offered lectures on topics such as the Higgs boson (a major development in basic particle physics), the challenges facing contemporary seismology, non-equilibrium dynamics in correlated systems, and the use of water as a source of energy. A number of awards for the best doctorate presentations, as well as for young researchers, were presented later in the week. The weeklong science festival concluded March 23 with an open house at the Jožef Stefan Institute. As Lenarčič explained, the open house generally attracts around a thousand visitors, which is a significant number considering around 8,000 people visit the institute each year. 800 years of visits to the Postojna Caves Postojna (STA) This year marks the 800th anniversary of the first visit to the landmark Postojna Caves, the evidence of which is indicated by an inscription found on one of the walls. Experts have yet to establish what tool the first visitors used to leave their mark in the caves. The anniversary was launched with the introduction of a memorial two-euro coin and will continue with a joint memorial stamp issued by the Slovenian and Austrian postal services. The latter will commemorate the oldest underground post office. The underground post office operated during the time of the Austro- Hungarian Empire, but the Postojna Caves postmark was in both Slovenian and German, which was quite unusual for Austrian postmarks, said Marian Batagelj, the director of the company that operates the caves. At first, only the front portion of the cave system was known. Almost 200 years ago local resident Luka Čeč discovered the inner area. Since 1819, when the cave first opened to tourists, 36 million visitors have been recorded. Slovenia s most-trusted profession? Firefighter Ljubljana (STA) According to the results of the 2013 Trusted Brand Survey conducted by Reader s Digest publishing, Slovenians and Europeans in general view firefighters as the most trustworthy profession. Politicians were viewed as the least trusted professionals. People across Europe are losing trust in politicians and are very worried about the future, Reader s Digest Slovenija Editor-in-Chief Lidija Petek explained during a March 7 press conference held in Ljubljana. Trust in politicians sank to the lowest level in the past 13 years since Readers s Digest began conducting the survey, Petek said. In Europe, 92 percent of the people see firefighters as the most trustworthy professionals, while in Slovenia the percent was even higher, reaching 95. The head of the Slovenian Firefighters Alliance, Anton Koren, said this was a great recognition for both volunteer and professional firefighters. The top five most trustworthy professions in Slovenia include nurses, pilots, farmers and doctors. On average, Slovenians trust journalists (49 percent) more so than other Europeans do (30 percent). Slovenians also view soccer players as more trustworthy than lawyers and judges (33 percent as opposed to 24 percent and 20 percent, respectively). The least trustworthy professionals according to Slovenians are politicians, who earned only seven percent of Slovenians trust. However, even this figure is above the European average of four percent. The 2013 Trusted Brand Survey was conducted during the months of September and October 2012 among more than 18,000 Europeans, including a thousand Slovenians. The articles comprising this feature have been reprinted with permission from the Slovenian Press Agency (STA).

4 3. Aprila 2013 Slovenska Stran Ureja Vida Kosir Koper z najboljšim destinacijskim doživetjem HEADLINE: Koper with the best destination experience TOPIC: Koper s passenger port has received an award

Representatives from the Koper city municipality rated the participation at this year s Seatrade Cruise Shipping, held in Miami, as successful.

excellent information presented, and the friendly atmosphere at the port.

Koprsko potniško pristanišče je v ZDA prejelo nagrado za pristanišče z najboljšim destinacijskim HEADLINE: The people of Hrastovlje stepped together for events TOPIC: The Hrastovci, inhabitants in

only one joint ticket. For $10, tourists can visit cultural and natural sites worth seeing, and they can also taste local culinary specialties.

4 4 3. Aprila 2013 Slovenska Stran Ureja Vida Kosir Koper z najboljšim destinacijskim doživetjem HEADLINE: Koper with the best destination experience TOPIC: Koper s passenger port has received an award from the United States as the port with the best destination experience. The port was selected by the readers of Cruise Insight magazine, which deals with the cruise industry. Representatives from the Koper city municipality rated the participation at this year s Seatrade Cruise Shipping, held in Miami, as successful. According to Jana Tolja, an adviser to Koper Mayor Boris Popovic, this award marks an acknowledgement for the hard work that they put into the preparations to welcome tourists at the terminal, the excellent information presented, and the friendly atmosphere at the port. This is also a good introduction of Koper and its surroundings, and recognizes the hospitality and kindness that passengers receive when arriving to Port Koper. Koprsko potniško pristanišče je v ZDA prejelo nagrado za pristanišče z najboljšim destinacijskim HEADLINE: The people of Hrastovlje stepped together for events TOPIC: The Hrastovci, inhabitants in the world s best-known Slovenian Istrian village (near Koper), combined their tourist power and they are perhaps the only people in Slovenia who are offering admission to events in the village with only one joint ticket. For $10, tourists can visit cultural and natural sites worth seeing, and they can also taste local culinary specialties. The Experience Hrastovlje project will start at the end of the week and will be repeated through the entire year every Saturday and Pipistrel spreminja svet HEADLINE: Pipistrel is changing the world TOPIC: As the lead story in its February issue, American magazine published the article Seven Massive Ideas That Can Change the World. The number one idea mentioned was that aircraft will, similar to some new automobiles, run on electricity, and in this article Pipistrel from Ajdovščina was also mentioned. Wired magazine, which is published in San Francisco, is one of the world s leading magazines in terms of introducing the newest upcoming technology. The magazine called attention to changes in aviation technology, mainly to the use of more electrically-driven aircraft. Pipistrel was mentioned in the article as the producer of the world s first electric four-seat aircraft, the Taurus G4, which was awarded the highest monetary prize in aviation history. This is the aircraft that is mentioned in Wired magazine Prvi park v državi po navodilih rolkarjev HEADLINE: The first park in the state by roller skaters instructions TOPIC: In the summer, Nova Gorica will benefit from a roller-skating park which will be built according to roller skaters instructions. They are expecting that the park will attract skaters from across Slovenia and from neighboring Italy. The new skate park will be located next to the Perla Hotel, and it will be one of the best of its kind in the country. Since there are no such parks close to Gorica, The Ethnic Kitchen as an example of the successful use of electrically-driven technology. Ameriška revija je kot naslovno zgodbo februarske izdaje objavila članek Sedem velikih idej, ki lahko spremenijo svet. Na prvem mestu so poudarili zmisel, da naj letala, podobno kot naketari novi avtomobili, postanejo električna, in v tem kontekstu omenili ajdovski Pipistrel. Revija Wired, ki izhaja v San Franciscu in je ena vodilnih svetovnih revij za popularizacijo novih in prihajajočih tehnologij, je med idejami za spremembo sveta omenila spremembo puščav v obnovljive vire energije ali digitalne prikazovalnike v obliki kontaktnih leč. Na prvem mestu pa je pozvala k razmisleku o spremembah v letalski tehnologiji. Razvoj letal zadeva ob omejitve, ki jih postavlja uporaba sedanjih konceptov in tehnologij, po drugi strani pa bo pričakovana rast zračnega prometa ustvarila močan pritisk na letalstvo, da tako iz ekonomskih kot okoljevarstvenih razlogov izboljša svojo energijsko učinkovitost. Eden glavnih načinov za dosego teh ciljev je uporaba električnih pogonov. Pipistrel je v članku poudarjen kot izdelovalec prvega električnega štirisedežnega letala, ki glede energijske učinkovitosti nima prave primerjave. Podjetje Pipistrel je doslej razvilo prvo komercialno dvosedežno električno letalo Taurus Electro G2. S svojim modelom Virus SW je zmagalo na tekmovanjih agencije Nasa za najboljše osebno letalo leta 2007 in za najboljšo tehnologijo malih letal leta Najodmevnejši uspeh je pomenila zmaga na tekmovanju Nase za energijsko najbolj učinkovito letalo leta 2011 (Nasa 2011 Green Flight Challenge sponsored by Google), kjer je z letalom Taurus G4, prvim štirisedežnim električnim letalom na svetu, osvojilo najvišjo denarno nagrado v zgodovini letalstva. To je tudi letalo, ki je v članku revije Wired poudarjeno kot primer uspešne uporabe električnih pogonskih tehnologij. DELO 17.Tabor slovenskih otrok po svetu Svetovni slovenski kongres (Slovenska konferenca SSK) letos sedemnajstič organizira vsakoletni Tabor slovenskih otrok po svetu. Tokrat bo potekal od 27. julija do 3. avgusta 2013 v domu CŠOD, Domu Fara, v bližini reke Kolpe. Namenj je druženju mladih slovenskih rojakov, ki živite izven Slovenije, starih od 10 do 15 let. Počitniško življenje je organizirano po skupinah, v katerih je do 6 otrok, ki prihajajo iz različnih držav, vsaka skupina pa ima svojega vodjo - animatorja. Na taboru boste v medsebojnem druženju spoznavali kulturno in naravno dediščino Slovenije ter vsako dopoldne utrjevali znanje slovenskega jezika. Pogovorni jezik na taboru je slovenski, organizatorji pa spodbujajo udeležence, da ga tudi v medsebojnih pogovorih kar čim bolj uporabljajo. Na taboru ste toplo dobrodošli tudi tisti, ki (še)ne govorite ali ne razumete slovensko. Vsa morebitna vprašanja ali informacije lahko dobite na e-naslovu: luka.klopcic@slokongres.com Luka Klopčič, strokovni sodelavec Slovenska konferenca SSK Hrastovci stopili skupaj za doživetje Sunday, on holidays, and on the days when a cruise ship will arrive in Koper. The village, with its remarkable frescos, has united its tourist power. Visitors purchasing a ticket will be able to take a guided tour of the village and enter the church to see the frescos and galleries of Jože Pohlen and Viktor Snoj. With two additional coupons they will be able to taste local specialties such as wine, olive oil, klobase and cheese at the tourist farm houses, and see the collections of arms from the First and Second World Wars. The village, which has 155 residents, is visited by more than 10,000 CHICKEN-BROCCOLI CASSEROLE 3 whole chicken breasts, cooked and cut (or shredded) 1 lb. bag frozen broccoli, cooked 3 cans cream of chicken soup 1½ cups mayonnaise 1 tablespoon lemon juice 6-8 tablespoons sherry wine 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese ½ to ¾ cup bread crumbs 1 tablespoon butter doživetjem po izboru revije Cruise Insight, ki se ukvarja z industrijo križarjenj. Predstavniki Mestne občine Koper so udeležbo na letošnji borzi križarjenj Seatrade Cruise Shipping v Miamiju ocenili kot uspešno. Revija Cruise Insigh nagrade sicer podeli vsako leto. Nagrada pomeni po besedah svetovalke župana Kopra Borisa Popoviča Jane Tolja priznanje za trud, ki ga vložijo v pripravo dobrodošlice na terminalu, animacijo, odlične informatorje, prijetna glasbena doživetja in vinsko ponudbo. Obenem je to po njenem mnenju tudi priznanje za dobro predstavitev Kopra in njegovega zaledja ter za gostoljubnost in prijaznost, ki ju potniki doživijo ob prihodu v mesto. Mestna občina Koper se je letošnje borze križarjenj v Miamiju udeležila v sodelovanju z Luko Koper, Slovensko turistično organizacijo in agencijo Atlas Express. Stojnico so po navedbah občinske službe za odnose z javnostmi obiskali predstavniki najpomembnejših svetovnih ladjarjev, ki svoje potniške ladje zasidrajo v koprskem pristanišču. PRIMORSKE NOVICE they are expecting at least 50 roller skaters a day from Slovenia and Italy. Nova Gorica bo poleti bogatejša za rolarski park, prvi v Sloveniji, ki ga bodo zgradili po smernicah rolkarjev. Pričakujejo, da bo zaradi tega zanimiv za rolkarje iz vse Slovenije in sosednje Italije. Novogoriška občina je že objavila javno naročilo za gradnjo. Strokovni sodelavec novogoriškega župana za investicije Vladimir Peruničič pričakuje, da bo skate park urejen v letošnjem poletju ter da bo občini za naložbo uspelo Preheat oven to 350. Mix soup, mayonnaise, lemon juice and sherry in a bowl. Spread cooked broccoli on the bottom of a 9x13-inch casserole dish. Layer cut or shredded chicken on top of broccoli. Pour soup mixture over chicken. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese, then bread crumbs, and then butter. Bake minutes. SNPJ Slovenian Heritage Center Cookbook For the Ages Muzej ob 60-letnici z razstavo o Troštu HEADLINE: Museum with an exhibition about Trošt for its 60th anniversary TOPIC: In the Nikolaj Pirnat exhibition rooms at Idrija s castle, the Idrija City Museum recently opened a traveling exhibition on Janko Trošt, who was a cultural worker, teacher and artist. In the history of Slovenian museums, Trošt is recognized as the founder of two Slovenian museums, one in Idrija and one in Ribnica. The exhibition is a part of the events the museum is hosting to mark its 60th anniversary. The main event was the recent opening of the exhibit titled Janko Trošt , which describes the life of a man of many talents: teacher, artist, researcher, topographer, ethnographer, puppeteer... There are many Trošt pridobiti denar Funadcije za šport. Novi skate park ob rotundi hotela Perla zanimiv za širšo populacijo rolkarjev in ljubiteljev tega športa, saj naj bi bil eden boljših tovrstnih objektov v državi. S tem se strinja tudi tajnik Športnega kluba Raketa Grega Simčič. Novi skate park bo prvi tovrstni javni objekt v Sloveniji, ki ga bodo zgradili prav po navodilih rolkarjev. V naši državi je veliko neuporabnih objektov, ki nimajo pravih dimenzij ali pa niso prilagojeni zahtevam tega športa. Novi park bo betonski, kar bo omogočalo večjo vzdržljivost objekta. Poskrbljeno bo tudi za ustrezne krivine in zaobljenost parka, ki bo sicer zgrajen v dveh etažah, pravi in dodaja, da bo novi park obiskalo več kot 50 rolkarjev na dan, tako iz Slovenije kot is sosednje Italije, saj v bližini Gorice takšnih objektov za zdaj ni. Novogoriški rolkarji pa so po besedah Simčiča brez ustreznih prostorov za vadbo že skoraj tri leta: v tem času so se najpogosteje zadrževali pred Goriško knjižnico Franceta Bevka in na Mostovni. DELO tourists each year. Hrastovci, prebivalci v svetu najbolj znane slovenske istrske vasi (pri Kopru), so združili svoje turistične moči in verjetno edini v Sloveniji ponudili doživetje vasice z eno samo skupno vstopnico. Za 7,50 evra bodo na ogled kulturne in naravne znamenitosti, poleg tega pa si bo mogoče tudi privezati dušo. Projekt Doživi Hrastovlje bo zaživel konec tega tedna in ga bodo potem ponavljali vse leto vse sobote, nedelje in praznike in ob prihodih potniških ladij v Koper. Vasica z znamenitimi freskami, ki prikazujejo stvarjenje sveta, izgon iz raja, prizore iz pasijona in predvsem mrtvaški ples, HEADLINE: In Solkan they are again waiting for adventurers TOPIC: The Soča Fun Park, which attracted close to 2,000 visitors in its first five months, mostly from Italy, has again opened its doors after a break for the winter. This year there will be a few new attractions for visitors. The Adventure Park will offer a 984-foot-long bravery descent along a steel cable from one bank of the Soča River to the other. The park already maintains a learning path and small zoo with domestic animals. Soča Fun Park, ki ga je lani v prvih petih mesecih delovanja obiskalo okrog 2000 paintings already on exhibit in the castle, but for the first time Trošt s watercolors are displayed Veduta of Idrija, which he created between 1948 and Mestni muzej Idrija je pred dnevi v Razstavišču Nikolaja Pirnata na idrijskem gradu odprl gostujočo razstavo o Janku Troštu, vsestranskem kulturnem delavcu, pedagogu, umetniku, ki se je v zgodovino slovenskega muzealstva vpisal tudi kot ustanovitelj kar dveh slovenskih muzejev: idrijskega in ribniškega. Razstava sodi v niz dogodkov, s katerimi bo muzej obeležil letošnjo 60-letnico svojega delovanja. 21. januarja, natanko pred 60. leti, je tedanji Ljudski odbor mestne občine Idrija ustanovil Mestni muzej v Idriji, katerega poslanstvo vse od tedaj ostaja enako: ohranjati in varovati je združila svoje turistične moči. Kdor bo kupil vstopnico, bo imel voden ogled vasi, vstop v cerkvico z ogledom fresk ter galerij Jožeta Pohlena in Viktorja Snoja. S preostalima kuponama bo lahko -pokušal domače dobrote, vina, olja, klobase in sir na turističnih kmetijah ali si ogledal zbirke orožja in drugih predmetov iz prve in druge svetovne vojne. Poleg kulture in gastronomije pa se iz vasice lahko odpravi na vsaj dva nadpovprečno zanimiva kratka izleta; v povsem zapuščeno vasico Zanigrad ali v Podpeč pod kraško steno. Vasico s 155 prebivalci na leto obišče več kot turistov. Z vstopnicami si bodo poplačali vloženo ljudi, večinoma iz Italije, je po zimskem premoru znova odprl vrata. Letos bo obiskovalcem na voljo kar nekaj novosti. Soča Fun Park, ki je po zaslugi družbe Proaktiv Sport zaživel konec junija lani in zaradi pregovorno ugodne klime deloval vse do novembra, je že z začetkom marca spet odprl svoja vrata. Prvi vikend smo imeli na obisku skupino skoraj dvajsetih ljudi in nekaj posameznikov, je povedal Robert Krkoč, idejni oče parka in direktor Proaktiva Sport. Dodal je, da je za zdaj obisk mogoč ob koncu tedna, ob delavnikih pa le za napovedane skupine. Pustolovski park, ki ponuja tri šolske in osem otroških postaj ter dve progi z 12 oziroma 14 postajami, za piko na i pa še 300 metrov dolg spust poguma z enega na drugi breg Soče, ki seže do 40 metrov nad gladino reke, se je očitno prijel. V prvih petih mesecih delovanja ga je namreč obiskalo okoli 2000 ljudi. Kar 80 odstotkov vseh je prišlo z italijanske strani meje, med preostalimi pa so bili poleg Slovencev tudi Belgijci, Francozi, Rusi in Nizozemci, je povedal Krkoč. Za letošnjo sezono napoveduje kar nekaj novosti. V parku že urejajo naravoslovno učno pot, v maju oziroma juniju pa nameravajo tam odpreti tudi manjši živalski vrt z domačimi živalmi. To bo brezplačna dopolnitev, da bi pritegnili še kulturno dediščino Idrijskega in Cerkljanskega ter spremljati in soustvarjati sodobno kulturno življenje na tem območju. O širini njegovega delovanja priča vrsta obsežnih, tudi nagrajenih stalnih in občasnih razstav, najprepoznavnejši objekti kulturne, zgodovinske in tehniške dediščine, odmevni Muzejski večeri, muzejske delavnice in Idrijski razgledi. Osrednji dogodek v jubilejnem letu, ko Mestni muzej Idrija praznuje tudi 35-letnico Muzeja v Cerknem, je bilo odprtje razstave z naslovom Janko Trošt , ki govori o življenjski poti človeka različnih talentov, učitelja, slikarja, raziskovalca, topografa, etnografa, lutkarja, zborovodje in nenazadnje ustanovitelja kar dveh slovenskih muzejev - v Idriji in Ribnici. Iz Razdrtega pri Postojni je v Idrijo prišel kot učitelj geografije, kjer ga je zelo zanimalo proučevanje zgodovine in je bil imenovan za predsednika Pripravljalnega in kasneje Muzejskega odbora za ustanovitev muzeja 21.januarja Veliko Troštovih slik je v muzeju že sicer na ogled, na gostujoči razstavi, ki sta jo v Razstavišču Nikolaja Pirnata odprla idrijski župan Bojan Sever in dr. Marjeta Mikuž, vodja Službe za premično dediščino in muzeje pri Narodnem muzeju Slovenije, pa ponuja v Idriji prvič na ogled Troštove akvarele vedute Idrije, nastale v letih RADIO ODMEV delo in stroške, delček sredstev bo ostalo za skupne vaške projekte. Turistični organizaciji Koper je s projektom uspelo na posebnem razpisu iz programa Leader evropskega kmetijskega sklada za razvoj podeželja. Za promocijo in spremljajoče prireditve bodo namenili dobrih evrov, od tega bo iz evropskega sklada evrov. DELO Halo, je tam društvo za varstvo živali? - Ja, kaj pa je? - Takoj pridite sem! Tukaj sedi neki nesramen poštar na drevesu in vpije na mojega psa! V Solkanu spet čakajo na pustolovce več obiskovalcev. Čakamo tudi na rezultate razpisa Fundacije za šport, na katerega smo se prijavili za ureditev dodatne proge, nad obstoječima, je še povedal Krkoč. Pojasnil je, da so se za to odločili, ker imajo težave, če k njim pride večja skupina ljudi. Trenutno lahko park naenkrat sprejeme 40 ljudi. Lani pa jih je največja od skupin štela skoraj 100, zato se je pri razporejanju obiskovalcev na postaje nekoliko zatikalo. PRIMORSKE NOVICE POMOČNICA - Kako to, da sam pomivaš posodo in pospravljaš stanovanje. Ali si odslovil gospodinjsko pomočnico? - Ne, poročil sem se z njo!

5 ANNOUNCE IT Outlived member celebrates a centennial GIRARD, Ohio Bro. John H. Pugel, an outlived member of Lodge 643, celebrated his 100th birthday Dec. 20, 2012. John was born Dec.

Pugel attend school in Youngstown, Ohio. He is a World War II Army veteran, Bro. JOHN H. PUGEL, an outlived member of Lodge 643 in Girard, Ohio, celebrated his 100th birthday Dec. 20, 2012.

5 5 ANNOUNCE IT Outlived member celebrates a centennial GIRARD, Ohio Bro. John H. Pugel, an outlived member of Lodge 643, celebrated his 100th birthday Dec. 20, John was born Dec. 20, 1912, in Gannett, Idaho, to John M. and Mary (Puhalla) Pugel. He was one of seven children, including his brother Joseph, and the late Thomas, George, Anne, Rose and Sophie. Bro. Pugel attend school in Youngstown, Ohio. He is a World War II Army veteran, Bro. JOHN H. PUGEL, an outlived member of Lodge 643 in Girard, Ohio, celebrated his 100th birthday Dec. 20, having served with the Military Police in the Persian Golf. He retired from Republic Steel, Truscon Division, in On April 27, 1946, John married the former Hermina M. Perechlin in Youngstown, Ohio. Together they raised two children, Brenda J. Kovach and John T. Pugel, and are the proud grandparents of four and great-grandparents of one. Bro. Pugel outlived the life of his SNPJ insurance policy in May He is also a member of the Concordia Lutheran Church of Youngstown. Members encourage Relay for Life support by DONNA HELMECY Lodge 158 EUCLID, Ohio Loyalites Donna Helmecy and Amy Noggy, co-captains of Team Determination, would like to thank SNPJ Lodge 158 for sponsoring them again in the American Cancer Society s Relay for Life of Western Lake County, scheduled to be held July at Eastlake North High School. Relay for Life is an overnight event that raises money for and awareness of the programs and services offered by the American Cancer Society. Services include free transportation to and from treatments for patients and their caregivers; free overnight housing when treatments are far from home; and the Look Good, Feel Better program, which teaches women how to deal with side effects of cancer treatment. I suggest attending your local Relay for Life s opening ceremony or the luminaria ceremony, not to see what Relay is about, but to feel it. Watch survivors walk the opening lap with their heads held high, knowing they made it another day. Hear the silence as the names of those honored, supported and remembered are read, followed by the lighting of the luminarias. It s something words cannot express, but sticks in your heart. I know because it s how I got involved with Team Determination. Even though Relay for Life is an overnight event, most of the money is raised before the event even happens. Our Relay for Life is in July, but Team Determination participated in a kick-off rally in January and has been busy raising money since. Each individual on our team has a minimum goal of $100, but we d love to collect more. Donations for Team Determination can be made by sending a check payable to American Cancer Society to Donna Helmecy, 1225 Lost Nation Road, Apt. 105, Willoughby, OH You may call me at (440) for more information. As much as I would love our team to receive a lot of donations, I would like to ask no, challenge other SNPJ members to form a team and join your local Relay for Life, support an existing team with a donation or follow the Loyalites example and be a sponsor. Together we can find a cure for cancer. I d love to hear how other relayers have done. Please drop me a line. Lodge 106 welcomes a new band to the schedule by KEVIN RICHARDS Lodge 106 IMPERIAL, Pa. Hello from SNPJ Lodge 106 in Imperial. On Saturday, April 6, Lodge 106 will welcome the group Renewed Memories II back to the clubroom stage from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. The kitchen will be open. We ll play bar bingo on two Thursdays this month, April 11 and 25. A special early bird game will start at 6:30 p.m. with the first regular game starting at 7. The kitchen will be open during bingo. Lodge 106 is adding a new band to Badger Jabber by BOB SMOLE Lodge 584 MILWAUKEE Hitting SNPJ membership milestones in the Milwaukee area, as published in the last issue, are 50-year members Bonnie Izydor (584), Mary Dove (686), John Stempihar (686) and Wayne Berczyk (764), and 70-year member Bernice Russ (764). Congratulations are in order for these SNPJ members on reaching this special juncture in the Society. We wish them many more continued years as SNPJ members. I hope you are making plans for the annual Tony Mlinar Memorial Golf Outing on Saturday, June 15, at New Berlin Hills Golf Course. Yes, the plans are developing as usual for this fun-filled day on the links. Bro. Jerry Wucinski (584) has agreed to help out with the outing this year. We ll be teeing off at 7:30 a.m. on a beautiful and sunny Saturday morning. Final details will appear in my next Badger Jabber article, but that doesn t mean you should wait around! Organize your foursomes now and watch for entry forms to appear soon. Summer dates seem to fill very quickly as soon as the weather starts to improve and people want to enjoy themselves. The many picnics planned during the month of July are something we all look forward to, and this includes the fourth annual SNPJ Badger Lodge 584 picnic. The exact date has been set but not yet approved. Until it has been officially accepted by Badger Lodge, I can t publish the date but I can tell you that it will take place again this summer. The date will be published, if approved, in my very next Badger Jabber article. I was saddened by the news in Sis. Grace Doerk s (559) News from Here Lodge 723 bringing the polka party to Fontana by JEAN TURNBULL Lodge 723 Vice President FONTANA, Calif. Fontana Lodge 723 is excited to host some great polka bands at the Fontana Slovene Hall in the next few months. We ll be starting off with the April Spring Fling Polka Party with music by Polka Power California. The dance will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday. Polka Power is a band from northern California with a lively beat that really gets the crowd involved. Polka our entertainment lineup! The Thursday Night Band will entertain Saturday, April 13, from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. We got a sampling of their great music during our February jam night. The kitchen will be open. Calling all seniors, this one s for you! There will be a dance in the Imperial Room featuring music from America s greatest generation on Sunday, April 14, from 7 to 10 p.m. Our good friend Clem Rolin will be performing with the Wally Merriman Trio for this ballroom-style dance. Admission is only $5 at the door & There article that Bro. Elmer Spelich (2) of the Chicago area passed away. Bro. Spelich was the husband of Sis. Delores Spelich. As mentioned by Sis. Doerk, you could run into these two special people at Slovenian functions anywhere in the country. They obviously loved traveling and made sure that if something Slovenian was taking place, they were there meeting with their many friends or making new ones. Delores often took pictures at these events and included them with her articles. They were a wonderful couple, and it was a pleasure to have known Bro. Spelich. My deepest sympathy to Delores on her great loss, and to the entire Spelich family as well. Rest in Peace, Bro. Elmer Spelich. Bro. Don Wene was hospitalized for some additional surgery and is now recuperating at his home in Crivitz, Wis. We talked on the phone the other day and he indicated that he is doing well. Sis. Amalie Smole spent a few days in the hospital as she continues to address some health problems that we hope will be solved soon. Bro. Louis Saje is convalescing at home after a stay in the hospital as well. We wish all three of these Badger Lodge 584 members well, and hope they feel chipper and back to normal soon. The WJYI Polka Parade annual dance is scheduled for Sunday, April 21, at the Richfield Chalet, 1271 Hwy 175 in Hubertus, Wis. The music will start at noon and run until 7 p.m., and four great bands will keep you on the custom wood dance floor the entire time. Performers include the International Mainstreet Polka Band, Klancnik & Friends, Steve Meisner Band and Mike Schneider & the Polka Parade DJs. All are excellent and talented musicians that we polka lovers are familiar with. There is plenty of free parking and the facility is large enough to accommodate a big crowd. Food and beverages will be available for purchase all day. Admission Power has played at the Fontana Slovene Hall many times throughout the years and has provided great entertainment. Next we have a two-day event planned over Memorial Day weekend with music provided by the Gruber Family Band. This band plays Slovenian music, as well as a variety of styles. The Gruber Family Band performed at the Fontana Slovene Hall last year, and everyone had a great time. This Memorial Day weekend dance will take place Saturday and Sunday, May 25 and 26, from 2 to 6 p.m. The Fontana Slovene Hall is also excited to host the Don Wojtila Band Aug. 11, so save the date! More information will be available in a future Prosveta issue. For all of these events, food will be available and admission is just $15 for adults. The Fontana Slovene Hall is continuing its fund-raising efforts to facilitate hall improvements. On Saturday, June 1, we ll be hosting a rummage and the kitchen will open at 4 p.m. Come out to Lodge 106 on Saturday, April 20, for a dinner and jam night. Food will be available at 4 p.m. with the music starting at 8. The host band will be the Frank Palumbi Band. Bring your musical instruments and join the fun! Keep track of all the activities going on at SNPJ Lodge 106 by visiting the Upcoming Events page at imperialpa.com. You can also check us out on Facebook and Like us. Don t forget to check out our new wedding and banquet website, is $12 at the door; $10 for Polka Parade Pal members. All proceeds will be used to keep Polka Parade on the air every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1340 AM on your radio dial. You can also visit their website, for more information. Enjoying these wonderful bands sounds like a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon. On Sunday, April 28, the USPEH Chorus will present their spring concert at Sacred Heart Parish, 917 N. 49th St., north of Wells St., beginning at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $7 and are available from all chorus members. Contact Mici Bregant at (414) for additional information. District 6 Athletic Director Mary Donovan (584) hosted our local SNPJ Youth Telegraphic Tournament at Riviera Lanes on March 17. I was able to attend as a spectator. My grandson, Bailey Phalen, participated, as did my great-granddaughter, Heidi Jorgenson. Participation in this tournament was 4-year-old Heidi s first time bowling. She enjoyed her experience, but not as much as I enjoyed watching her bowl. The ball got a little heavy for her, but she managed to roll it in the right direction. Once the ball left her tiny hands I was able go to the bar, order a drink and return before the ball reached the pins. It was so amusing. At times, the pins stopped the ball from rolling. It s great that these youngsters have the opportunity to participate and gain experience in the sport of bowling. As usual, Sis. Donovan did a great job organizing this year s Youth Telegraphic Tournament. Details from the tournament can be found in Mary s article on page 7. The next Badger Lodge 584 meeting will be held Thursday, April 11, at 7 p.m. at Mary Queen of Heaven gym, 2360 S. 106th St. The usual coffee and desserts will be served during the social hour following the regular business meeting. Hope to see you there. sale beginning at 8 a.m. Members are encouraged to donate items for this sale. A great deal of progress has already been made at the hall. The first phase was cleaning the grounds by clearing out old trees and debris. In the near future we will be painting the building to improve its curb appeal. Once the landscape is cleaned, we ll be planting the memory trees. We ll continue to provide updates regarding the hall improvements as we move forward. Stay tuned. Crossword Spring Is In the Air (#0713) by StatePoint Media ACROSS 1. Father of Hector, Paris and Cassandra 6. Young newt 9. Perching place 13. Fungal skin infection 14. Tap order 15. Less than right angle 16. On pins and needles 17. Bottom line 18. Isabel Allende s Portrait in 19. *Say to winter and hello to spring 21. *Celebrated saint 23. One of peeps 24. Cobbler s concern 25. Mudbath site 28. Cellist great 30. *The Spring, led by Alexander Dubcek 35. Snaky swimmers 37. *Daffodil or tulip, originally 39. Yuletides 40. Competitive advantage 41. Skedaddle 43. Profit 44. REM picture 46. Fuzzy fruit 47. Second-most traded currency in the world 48. Kinda 50. One who speaks a Slavic language 52. OB-GYN test 53. Boor 55. *These sox train in spring 57. *Precedes May flowers 61. Okinawa martial arts 64. Great reviews 65. Lawyer group 67. She turned to stone 69. Amber 70. Family 71. Ar, atomic number Homework to a student 73. a.k.a. Tokyo 74. City on Rhone River DOWN 1. Harper Valley 2. Sign of engagement 3. A fan of 4. Famous for his fables 5. *Dance-around-the-pole holiday 6. button from Staples pandemic, e.g. 8. Dancer s beat 9. Maple, to a botanist 10. Brazilian indigenous people 11. Relating to the ear 12. Reach a high 15. Rearward 20. Splotches 22. European peak 24. Lonely musician? 25. *Garden s beginnings 26. Peter in Spain 27. Tattered Tom s creator 29. Exclamation of disgust 31. First rate 32. Faster! to a horse 33. U in UV 34. To impede 36. The Vatican to Catholics, e.g. 38. B in BCS 42. Miss America s topper 45. Harass 49. Either or against 51. *Occurring now 54. Utilization or employment 56. Farm type card game 58. Maui dance 59. Lyric poem, pl. 60. W in W=Fd 61. Boxer s last blow 62. Not for here 63. Jet black 66. *Spring Growth 68. European Nuclear Society The solution to puzzle #0713 will run in the april 17 issue. StatePoint Media

6 Sygan Lodge 6 dancing, bowling their way through the spring season LJUBLJANA, Slovenia The 17th Youthcamp for Slovenian Children Abroad will take place in CSOD Fara, near the Kolpa River, June

Divided into small groups of six teenagers and one group leader, children of Slovenian ancestry will discover the beauty of landscapes and various cultural monuments, the culture and national

6 6 Sygan Lodge 6 dancing, bowling their way through the spring season LJUBLJANA, Slovenia The 17th Youthcamp for Slovenian Children Abroad will take place in CSOD Fara, near the Kolpa River, June 27-Aug. 3. The main purpose of this camp is to bring Slovenia closer to the minds and hearts of youngsters who live abroad. Divided into small groups of six teenagers and one group leader, children of Slovenian ancestry will discover the beauty of landscapes and various cultural monuments, the culture and national identity of Slovenia, and learn the Slovenian language in a relaxed atmosphere. The organizers and group leaders encourage the use of the Slovenian language among the participants; however, teenagers with no previous knowledge of Slovenian are also welcome to attend. Activities include lessons in the Slovenian language; discovery of the natural beauty of Fara and its surroundings; practical workshops (art, by MELISSA CONSTANT Lodge 6 SYGAN, Pa. Spring is in the air: the flowers are blooming, the sun is shining and hopefully it will be getting a lot warmer at SNPJ Lodge 6. We re getting ready to enjoy spring by starting the month of April with lots of excitement and dancing. Come see Jack Tady and Johnny Koenig Sunday, April 7, from 2 to 8 p.m. in the Sunshine Room. With all the dancing you ll be doing, our kitchen will be open so you can take a break and grab something great to eat. The doors will open at 1 p.m.; admission is $10 per person. Friday, April 12, is the night to be at Lodge 6! It s the last qualifying night for the King of the Hill tournament. The tight competition will begin at 9:30 p.m. to see who will win the last spot in the King of the Hill finals on April 26. If you d like to try and make it into the finals, see Bob Wasky at the club or phone (412) to register. King of the Hill is open to men and women, members and non-members, for an entry fee of $25 per bowler, per tournament. Side pot games are also offered. If you don t bowl, you can play in a luck-of-the-draw dart tournament at 8:30 p.m.; sign-up at 8. With DJ Dave McMurdy entertaining us from 8 p.m. until midnight, even bad dart players like myself will have a great time with a little friendly competition to liven up the night. Grab some friends and bring your darts for a fantastic night, Youthcamp in Slovenia seeks campers archery, climbing, discovering life forms around the river Kolpa); meeting modern craftsmen; discussions with guests about youth problems; and sports, swimming and games. The camp focuses on young Slovenians from abroad ages 10 to 15, but please send an to the contact below if the child is outside this age-range; the organizers will try to find a suitable solution. The attendance fee per participant is $215 and includes full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner), entrance fees, transportation, workshop materials and accommodation in a youth hostel. We expect parents, relatives or organization representatives to bring children to the hostel where the camp will take place. Deadline for applications is May 20. Forms should be sent to Slovenska konferenca SSK, Cankarjeva cesta 1/IV, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia. For details, luka.klopcic@slokongres. com or visit and be among the first to find out the finalists for King of the Hill. Unfortunately, April also brings spring showers, so if you need to get out of the rain, stop by Lodge 6 for a few fun and relaxing games of bar bingo on Wednesdays, April 10 and 24. The games begin at 7 p.m. We ll play nine regular games, two specials and one coverall. Bingo sheets containing four cards can be purchased for $1 each, and you may purchase as many sheets as you d like. If you d like us to set up a table for your group, please let us know. The SASC Couples Night Out is scheduled Saturday, April 20, with the doors opening at 6 p.m. Tickets are on sale now for $100 per couple and include hors d oeuvres, dinner, Loyalites have plenty to celebrate this April by GINA VOLPE Lodge 158 Treasurer EUCLID, Ohio I hope everyone had a nice Easter. Easter is a great time to celebrate life, so let s get out and enjoy what we have. Don t forget that there is always someone who isn t as fortunate as you, so give thanks for what you have. My apologies to John Dezelon for the last month s article which reported his stay in the hospital and 87th birthday. John received many phone calls wondering what was wrong and if was he O.K. John is just fine. The article should have read John Oshaben s 87th birthday, and he is out of the hospital and residing at Heather Hill where he is doing by RICK GORJUP (158) CAL President CLEVELAND As I write this article, the temperature has gotten warmer. The CAL Don Gorjup Golf Open is only 52 days away! The courses are getting greener by the day and should be in great shape by May 25. This will be our 49th year of hosting this golf tournament, and we re always trying to make it better than ever. We have a great bunch of golfers, and with our CAL reps, friends and volunteers, this year s outing should be even better. This year s CAL Don Gorjup Golf Open will be played at Rolling Green Golf Course in Huntsburg, Ohio, Saturday, well. So sorry, John. Happy birthday from the Loyalites and your family. Happy belated birthday to Heather Auburn. Our April birthday celebrants include Marc Auburn, Nancy Vasilko, Stacy Speelman, Ella Abraham, Mercer Auburn, Greg Volpe, Madelyn Johnson and Donna Helmecy. Happy anniversary to Joe and Judy DeFrank, and Gina and Greg Volpe. A wedding is in the works! Congratulations to Amy Noggy and Brian Vargo who will tie the knot July 1 on a beach in Florida. Amy is the daughter of Donna Helmecy and the granddaughter of Chris Heintz. Best wishes! Congratulations as well to Greg Maire on his acceptance to Case Western Reserve University. Greg is the son of Mike and the late Lynda Maire, and the grandson of Joe and Jackie Maire. Relay for Life will take place July at Eastlake North High School. For details on purchasing a luminaria for this race, Molly.Smith@ cancer.org. The cost is only $10 and it s a great way to support these young adults in their fight against cancer. Please consider it I know I will be purchasing one. Loyalites are hosting a bus trip to Shaker Woods on Sunday, Aug. 11. More details will follow in a future issue. May 25. With a 9 a.m. shotgun start, we ask that you arrive at the course by 8:15 a.m. for check-in at the pavilion. Here s where you will pick up your goodie bags and scorecards before heading out on the links. Hot dogs and pivo will be available at the turn, and a great steak dinner will be waiting at the 19th hole. This is always a fun day filled with meeting old friends and making new ones. And remember, the beer, pop and bottled water are free all day long! The entry fee is $75 per adult golfer ($67 for youth) and includes your greens fee, cart, prizes, a goodie bag, dinner, and a sandwich and beverage at the turn. We re once again offering our hole-in-one Please keep the following dates in mind: April 7 is the Button Box Bash at Recher Hall, April 13 is the SLO-ISH Bowling Tournament at Wickliffe Lanes (contact Colleen Frank at ), April 23 is the schnitzel dinner at Waterloo honoring Woman of the Year Gerri Trebets, June 16 is Youth Roundup (contact Fraternal Director Kevin Richards), Aug. 5 is Slovenian Heritage Day at Captains Park, Aug. 11 is our trip to Shaker Woods, and Aug. 18 is the annual Loyalites picnic featuring music by Mike Wojtila. Until next month, remember: don t eat all your Easter candy at once or you ll get a belly ache! This May, warm up to the 49 th CAL Gorjup Open contest, awarding $5,000 to the lucky golfer who can obtain that elusive ace. Other prizes will be offered on par 3 holes as well. Your friendly hostesses will be around to visit each foursome for a photo and a toast to Don. For even more fun, golfers can dress in something unusual for the day. You never know what theme is going to dominate the dress code on the course; isn t that right, Ron Tkach and Dave Strnisa? Donations are coming in for our drawing, and we re planning a few surprises this year. Call your golf buddies and sign up early. We hope to see you on a beautiful, sunny Saturday, May 25. Zarja s The Reunion covers 40 years since school by KATHERINE MATAS (614) Zarja Singing Society EUCLID, Ohio Whether it looks and feels that way or not, spring has been trying to poke through the snow and chill. While some are holding onto hope that an early spring had been predicted for this year, others are in disbelief that winter has even officially ended. However, one thing no child or parent can debate is that with the coming of the spring, school is nearing an end. Children look forward to moving on, and parents know that moving on soon leads to looking back on days that once were. The Zarja Singing Society has embraced the nostalgia of looking back with their Spring Frolic and one-act comedy V šoli The Reunion. Set 40 years after school has let out, the singers friends and classmates all reunite for an evening of music, dance and entertainment. Come laugh and sing along as we see where the last 40 years have brought our students. Tickets are available from your favorite Zarja member, or by calling Barbara at (440) or Karen at (216) You can also purchase them at the Polka Hall of Fame, (216) Dinner tickets are available for $25, or you may purchase concert-only tickets for $10 in advance, $12 at the door. Dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. and the program starts promptly at 7 on Saturday, April 27, at the Slovenian Society Home, Recher Ave. in Euclid. Please feel free to stay after the show for dancing to the music of the Jeff Pecon Orchestra at 8 p.m. We hope to see you all there! dessert, an open bar, entertainment, dancing and the reverse raffle. The SASC Couples Night out is an amazing time, so make sure you get your tickets by April 1. Contact Denny Brand by ing dhbrand3517@ gmail.com and get your ticket orders in by the deadline. Lodge 6 will host a nine-pin no-tap tournament, open to both members and non-members, on Sunday, April 21, at 1 p.m. This tournament will be the perfect way to relax after a great evening at the SASC Couples Night Out. The entry fee is $21 per bowler for three games, and doubles events will be available for another $2 per person. See Bob Wasky at the club or call (412) to register. If you re looking for something by JOE VALENCIC Lodge 5 CLEVELAND Two new films from Slovenia, as well as a Slovenian co-production, will be featured at the 37th annual Cleveland International Film Festival at Tower City Cinemas in downtown Cleveland in April. Shanghai Gypsy is the saga of the Mirgas, a fun-loving and charismatic Slovenian Romani clan whose upward mobility over the course of four generations leads them far from their traditional way of life. The film is directed by Marko Nabersnik and is based on a popular novel by Prekmurje author Feri Lainšček. Nabersnik is best known for Rooster s Breakfast, another film also based on a Lainšček story, which broke Slovenian box office records soon after its release in Shanghai Gypsy won Best Screenplay at last year s Montreal Film Festival. The Long Vacation, a documentary directed by Damjan Kozole, focuses on three heartbreaking stories among the more than 20,000 erased from Slovenia s civil register in 1992 due to a controversial law put in place shortly after the country declared its independence. Halima s Path, a Croatian film co-produced by Slovenia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, different from the country or rock n roll that everyone is playing, you have to come see Shari Richards at Sygan Lodge 6 on Friday, April 26, from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. in our downstairs bar. Shari plays an eclectic mix of music that includes blues, soul and beat. She is one entertainer you don t want to miss! Gather your friends for a night you won t soon forget. To ease us into summer, we re ending April with the Mikey Dee and Del Sinchak bands on Sunday, April 28, from 2 to 8 p.m. in the Sunshine Room. The doors will open at 1 p.m. and admission is $10 per person. With the bands playing, an open kitchen and lots of dancing going on, this will be a wonderful Sunday afternoon. We hope to see you there! Shanghai Gypsy, the saga of a fun-loving and charismatic Slovenian Romani clan, will show at the Cleveland International Film Festival April Three Slovenian films find their way to CIFF follows the courageous journey of a woman s quest to make peace with the past and find hope for the future. Director Arsen Ostojić won the Audience Award at the Pula Film Festival, and the Special Jury prize at the Tallinn Film Festival for this story of the Bosnian War. Screenings of Shanghai Gypsy will be introduced by Slovenian producer Boštjan Ikovic and Joe Valencic (5), who wrote the English subtitles for the film. The Cleveland Consulate General of the Republic of Slovenia and the Slovenian-American Business Assoc. are sponsoring the film. Shanghai Gypsy will be shown Friday, April 12, at 11:15 a.m.; Saturday, April 13, at 3:35 p.m.; and Sunday, April 14, at 9:10 a.m. Times for The Long Vacation are Thursday, April 4, at 8:30 p.m. and Friday, April 5, at 5:10 p.m. Halima s Path screens Friday, April 12, at 2:05 p.m.; Saturday, April 13, at 9:15 a.m.; and Sunday, April 14, at 1:45 p.m. All films are subtitled in English. Reservations are advised. Tickets are $12 for CIFF members and $14 for nonmembers. Save $2 per ticket when ordering online at www. clevelandfilm.org by using the discount code SLOV. Tickets may also be purchased by calling FILM. New Address? Please use this form so will move with you. Type or print name and new address in the space provided below. Mail to:, circulation, 247 West Allegheny Road, Imperial, PA ; or snpj@snpj.com. Attach old mailing label here Name New Address City/State/Zip

7 A warmer-weather winter for Miss SNPJ 2013 Miss SNPJ WinTER FUN FROM PAGE 1 last November, including Miss SNPJ 1989 Teresa (Mlakar) Koci (786) and her family.

I d like to extend a special thank you to all those who made this California visit possible and to everyone who was part of this wonderful experience.

When I returned home to Pennsylvania, I took part in the SNPJ Winter Classic Bowling Tournament, co -hosted by Sygan, Pa., Lodge 6 and Strabane Lodge 138.

Friday s entertainment included Outlaw Karaoke and DJ Dave McMurdy at Lodge 6, and the Johnny Koenig Band put on a great performance at Lodge 138 Saturday night.

In early March I traveled to Samsula for Florida SNPJ Days. A number of family members and friends from Lodges near my hometown also attended this festival.

7 7 A warmer-weather winter for Miss SNPJ 2013 Miss SNPJ WinTER FUN FROM PAGE 1 last November, including Miss SNPJ 1989 Teresa (Mlakar) Koci (786) and her family. I really enjoyed meeting members from the San Francisco area, including Mr. and Mrs. Dodic, members of the Ravnik family, Miss SNPJ 1990 Lisa (Vidergar) Lucas (723), and many others. I d like to extend a special thank you to all those who made this California visit possible and to everyone who was part of this wonderful experience. I d also like to thank Eric, Phyllis, Julianne and John Wood for providing me with transportation for the weekend and for sending me home with some delicious blood sausage and potica! When I returned home to Pennsylvania, I took part in the SNPJ Winter Classic Bowling Tournament, co -hosted by Sygan, Pa., Lodge 6 and Strabane Lodge 138. It was a lot of fun to enjoy great music, help sell drawing tickets, bowl nine games, and be surrounded by great company over the course of the weekend. Friday s entertainment included Outlaw Karaoke and DJ Dave McMurdy at Lodge 6, and the Johnny Koenig Band put on a great performance at Lodge 138 Saturday night. Thank you to everyone who came out to support my home Lodge and our sister Lodge, and congratulations to all bowlers who participated in this tournament. In early March I traveled to Samsula for Florida SNPJ Days. A number of family members and friends from Lodges near my hometown also attended this festival. We were given the warmest of welcomes from Lodge 603 members and we definitely felt right at home. Shortly after our arrival, my parents Peggy and David (138), Frank and Amy Mavrich (138), and I could see and hear the ocean as we enjoyed a great lunch at Ocean Deck in Daytona, Fla. We were also fortunate enough to soak up some sun and enjoy a delicious dinner with SNPJ National Secretary Karen Pintar and her husband Ken (6), Vince Babe and Beverly Baselj (6), Denny and Carol Brand (6), and Butch and Wendy Kinney (6). Over the course of the next two days, we enjoyed the sights of Florida, had a wonderful time at Lodge 603, and were joined by former Miss SNPJ 2004 Courtney Pabian (138) and Miss SNPJ 2006 Shannon Fetcko (138). The festivities at Lodge 603 included entertainment by the Bob Turcola Orchestra, Marc Bouchard Orchestra, Virgil Baker & Friends, and other talented musicians who took part in the jam sessions. It was great to spend time with Lodge 603 President William Benedict and his wife Sheryl, Ruth and George Benedict, Jeannette Humphrey, and many other Lodge 603 members who helped make this festival a huge success. I was honored to help sell drawing tickets and talk with everyone in attendance. My family, friends and I felt so welcomed. We cannot thank you all enough for your hospitality. I d also like to thank Lodge 603 members, officers and chairpersons for the awesome meals and wonderful gifts. For those who haven t had the chance to attend Florida SNPJ Days, I strongly encourage you to fit it into your schedule; I promise you won t be the least bit disappointed! Several members of Western Pennsylvania Lodges, including SNPJ National Secretary Karen Pintar, made the trip to Samsula, Fla., to celebrate Florida SNPJ Days in March. [Front row] HEIDI Jorgensen, Emily MlakER, Max MlakER, Josh MlakER, Madalaine Brown, [back row] BaiLEy Phalen, TyLER TrickLE, Carley SCHWEIGER and TyLER MoUTHEy participated in the 2013 Milwaukee area Youth Telegraphic Bowling Tournament. SNPJ Youth Telegraphic Bowl a strike in the Milwaukee area by MARY DONOVAN (584) District 6 Athletic Director MILWAUKEE It was an exciting afternoon of bowling and socializing at the recent Youth Telegraphic Bowling Tournament in Milwaukee. This year we had nine children compete: Madalaine Brown, Max Mlaker, Emily Mlaker, Josh Mlaker, Tyler Trickle, Tyler Mouthey, Bailey Phalen and Carley Schweiger, as well as a new addition this year, Heidi Jorgensen. The kids rolled the ball down the alley in hopes of getting a strike. Their anticipation of the ball knocking down the pins was great to see. It has really been wonderful to watch this group of kids improve their bowling skills over the years, and most of them are turning into some very impressive youth bowlers! We hope to see them bowl in some of the other SNPJ events in the future. After bowling, the kids were invited to a luncheon. Badger Lodge 584 sponsored this fine event, and many of the parents brought a dish to pass. Each child was awarded a certificate of participation, and friendships were renewed as the kids enjoyed catching up with each other. No SNPJ event would be complete without the cheering support of parents, grandparents and other relatives. We had a very encouraging group that shared the excitement when the pins went down. I d again like to thank all of the children and adults who participated. It s thanks to all of you that these events continue to evolve. The kids are making friendships they ll never forget, thanks to SNPJ! News from Here & There by GRACE DOERK Lodge 559 The SNPJ Recommender Program provides an opportunity for adult members to encourage family, friends, children and acquaintances to join the Slovene National Benefit Society and take advantage of SNPJ s competitive products and numerous fraternal benefits. Not only will you be helping a friend and strengthening our Society, you ll also be receiving benefits yourself. Recommender Benefits SNPJ Recommender Program Receive $10 for each valid referral submitted. Every valid referral earns the recommender one chance in the Quarterly Drawing for an opportunity to win $100. Every valid referral also earns the recommender one chance in the Year-end Drawing for an opportunity to win $500 cash. By submitting one valid referral, you have the opportunity to earn a total of $610 in cash prizes! CHICAGO Even though our winter has been mild, it s still hanging on. Most people think that when March comes it s supposed to be sunny and warm. We ve had snow the last few days and are expecting more in the coming week. We ll just have to be patient. I don t know why I had so many St. Patrick s Day events scheduled this year, but there were many, and I was really into the Irish swing. SWU Branch 20 Slovene Union of America celebrated St. Patrick s Day and St. Joseph s Day March 12. This club will host its annual grape dance Sept. 22 and celebrate its anniversary Oct. 20. The Slovenian Pensioners Club met the following day. We were sorry to hear that Betty Nadvornik had surgery; but she is doing well now. Betty is a fighter, and I m sure she will do fine. Pensioners Club members will celebrate the club s 51st anniversary April 10. Everyone should bring a dish to share; barbecue sandwiches will be provided by the club. Why don t you join us in April and see how much fun we have? During the meeting, Sharon Ferraro (559) informed us that Bonnie Deke (559), who resides in Wisconsin, broke her ankle recently. A speedy recovery, Bonnie. We hope to see you in Chicago sometime. We were also sorry to hear that Martha Janezic broke her hip, and that Helen Gross has also been laid up. We hope you re both feeling better soon. Sometimes I wonder how I keep up with all my club activities, volunteering for my congressman and visiting many ailing friends. I have to say the busier I am, the more I get done. Continuing with my Irish events, the Joliet Women s Club served all types of Irish food and had entertainers from Ireland at their March meeting. The following night, Otto and I tried to get into Durbin s, a local nightclub located next door to my work, for their Irish celebration. The place was so crowded that we left and visited the good ol Bohemian Restaurant. I must say I enjoyed my first time serving as a national auditor for the Slovenian Union of America at their headquarters in Joliet, Ill. This organization will finally be able to go into the 501-c category and is planning some changes. I m glad that I was able to catch up with Carol Ryba, the treasurer of the organization. I ve been trying to get her to start another SUA branch in Florida. Not that we don t have enough to do, but Otto and I attended the Wheatland Senior Club meeting along with Frank and Carolee Michalek (559), and enjoyed a delicious meal in celebration of St. Patrick s Day. Boy, I wish there was such a celebration for Slovenians as there is for St. Patrick s Day. The meeting entertainment featured a man who showed slides of his daughter, who met and married someone while working in Seoul, South Korea. We saw the entire wedding, and believe me, I ve never seen anything like it the clothing, the ceremony and all the tradition of a South Korean wedding. Finally, the Perpetuum Jazzile group performed in Joliet at the Rialto Theatre. It was so nice to see so many people in attendance, most of whom were representing all the Slovenian organizations in the area, plus the many Slovenians who heard about the show through advertisement. Friendship is what connects this Slovenian choral group, and music is what they live for. This vocal group is currently the biggest Slovenian pop and jazz vocal ensemble. Their repertoire offers an attractive selection of vocal jazz and pop, Brazilian bossa nova, gospel and funk, and is mostly sung a cappella. Their rendition of Slovenia thrilled the audience. They performed two encores and the audience requested more, but all good things must come to end, and so it did. We Slovenians are proud of Perpetuum Jazzile and thank them for sharing their magnificent talents with us. Wherever I go, it isn t unusual for me to meet someone connected with some Slovene organization to which I belong. Seated in front of me at the Perpetuum Jazzile concert was a man whose name, I believe, is Mr. Potsch. He heard me call Otto by name, then turned around and said, If you are Otto, then the lady sitting next to you must be Grace. I couldn t believe his connection. From then on we talked about Slovenians and the SNPJ at every opportunity we had. His parents were members of the SSPZ before it merged with SNPJ in l941. He is the cousin of Lodge 5 Secretary Karen Tomsic, and from then on we found that he knows as many Slovenians as I do. Yes, you never know who you will meet somewhere, somehow. We extend our sincere sympathy to the family of Trudy Schulz (449). There is so much I could say about Trudy she was kind, considerate, sweet, and the most lovable person you would ever want to know. She had been ill for a long time, and can now rest in peace. Trudy was preceded in death by her husband Jack, son David, and sister Lillian Bernasek, all Lodge 449 members. Trudy, her mother Mary Rozina, and sister Lillian were active members of the former Progressive Slovene Women of America (PSWA) I would like to introduce for SNPJ membership Please contact: (Parent or guardian if under age 18) Address: City/State/Zip: Phone: ( ) Indicate Preferred Agent (Optional) My Name: My Lodge Number: Address: City/State/Zip: Phone: ( ) Each individual must be informed that an agent will contact him/her and the referral must have some interest in SNPJ in order for the recommender to be considered valid. Complete this coupon and return to Slovene National Benefit Society 247 West Allegheny Road Imperial, PA Pioneer Lodge 559 members recently participated in a food drive, collecting donations for St. Mary s Church in Lemont, Ill. The Lodge donations, along with those collected by the church, will be distributed to the community of Lemont where the Slovenian Cultural Center is located. organization. We are happy to hear that Cecilia and Bob Dolgan (576) will be moving to LaGrange, Ill. Wow, what an asset for the Slovenian community here! There is so much I could say about Cecilia and her active involvement in the Cleveland Slovenian community. Welcome to the Chicago area, Cecilia and Bob. Both of their children reside in this area, so this will be great for the family. Chicago Federation delegates held their regular meeting March 22 at the Slovene Cultural Center in Lemont. In the absence of Vince Rigler, Mike Vidmar served as vice president. Besides the regular, routine business, delegates discussed the Memorial Day services that will be held May 27 in the SNPJ section of Woodlawn Cemetery. There are still some final decisions to be made about the program, but other than that we are hoping for a bright, sunny day. On Aug. 18, the Chicago Federation will host a dinner dance at the Slovenian Center in Lemont. We will be inviting the new Miss SNPJ, and again, final arrangements are still in the making. The next Chicago Federation meeting is planned July 26. The Slovenian Cultural Center hosted an Easter brunch, which was very well attended, on March 24. The food, the décor and an Easter egg hunt for the children made the event festive. We had a good time visiting with all of our friends, including Frank and Carolee Michalek (559) who joined us at the table. The next Slovenian Cultural Center event, the appreciation dinner that members will enjoy free of charge, is planned April 21. Non-members can attend for a nominal fee. Following the Easter brunch, I paid a visit to Michaela Simrayh at the Lemont rehab center. Since I usually sing with her while attending activities at the Cultural Center, we were both singing in the room when the nurse came in and said how much the other patients were enjoying it. We laughed, then proceeded to talk about all the events she has missed while recovering from hip surgery. Easter will have passed by the time this article is published, but I m hoping it was a wonderful holiday for all of you. Until next time, be happy and stay healthy. Cookbook for the Ages The cookbook sponsored by the SNPJ Heritage Center is available for purchase! For additional information, phone the SNPJ Recreation Center toll-free at $20 each plus $3 s/h for first 2 copies For 3 or more books, add $1 shipping for each copy. 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8 Sis. Grace Gima Lodge 6 SYGAN, Pa. The members of Lodge 6 sadly report the Feb. 10, 2013, passing of Sis. Grace (Caleffe) Gima, 80, of Presto, Pa., surrounded by her loving family. Sis. Gima was born Dec.

She was employed for more than 33 years as a devoted and hardworking nurse, always caring for others with love and compassion.

She was the sister of Gloria Ayres, Genieve Thomas and August (Sandy) Caleffe; and former spouse of the late Michael Gima. She also leaves behind her faithful companion, Rosie.

Interment followed in Robinson Run Cemetery, McDonald. On behalf of the members of Lodge 6 and the Slovene National Benefit Society, we extend our sympathies to Sis.

8 8 Sis. Grace Gima Lodge 6 SYGAN, Pa. The members of Lodge 6 sadly report the Feb. 10, 2013, passing of Sis. Grace (Caleffe) Gima, 80, of Presto, Pa., surrounded by her loving family. Sis. Gima was born Dec. 24, 1932, in McDonald, Pa., a daughter of the late August and Viola (Struth) Caleffe. She was employed for more than 33 years as a devoted and hardworking nurse, always caring for others with love and compassion. Survivors include her beloved daughter, Bernadette (Butch) Krek; dearest grandchildren, Butchie Bue, Danielle Danni and Michelle Mikie Krek; and many nieces, nephews and dear friends. She was the sister of Gloria Ayres, Genieve Thomas and August (Sandy) Caleffe; and former spouse of the late Michael Gima. She also leaves behind her faithful companion, Rosie. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated for Sis. Gima on Feb. 14 in St. Barbara Church, Bridgeville, Pa., with the Rev. Richard E. Ward as celebrant. Interment followed in Robinson Run Cemetery, McDonald. On behalf of the members of Lodge 6 and the Slovene National Benefit Society, we extend our sympathies to Sis. Gima s family, relatives and friends on their loss. Bro. John Mosura Jr. Lodge 33 AMBRIDGE, Pa. With sadness, the members of Lodge 33 report the Feb. 14, 2013, passing of Bro. John Mosura Jr., 81, of Ambridge. Bro. Mosura was born Jan. 16, 1932, in Ambridge, a son of the late John and Mary (Kologie) Mosura. He served with the U.S. Army in the Korean War and was a retired bus driver with the Pittsburgh Port Authority. For years, he worked many fish fries at the Ambridge VFW. In addition to his SNPJ membership, he was also a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church; Ambridge VFW Fulton C. Smith Post No. 165, where he served as a past commander; Ambridge American Legion Post 345; and the UNA No. 5 of Ambridge. He is survived by his wife, Helen (Gavalya) Mosura; two sons, John (Dixie) Mosura III and Robert Mosura; a daughter, Teresa Mosura; five grandchildren; a brother, Stanley (Donna) Mosura; and many DEATHS REPORTED For the month of January 2013 D A date OF LodgE NAME death City/StaTE A02 William A. Molczan Butler, Pa. A02 Milton F. Henzler Pittsburgh, Pa. 2 Jeanne Zoran Depue, Ill. 6 Hilda Szyjko Cuddy, Pa. 6 Rose Ida Cic Houston, Pa. 6 Jean Stephenson Pittsburgh, Pa. 6 Robert J. Clay Beckley Springs, W.Va. 6 Eugene C. Ocepek Library, Pa. 31 Anton Garm Sharon, Pa. 31 Dorothy Bohonik West Middlesex, Pa. 34 Josephine M. Mahan Linton, Ind. 53 Eleanore A. Rudman Twinsburg, Ohio 87 Louis Uster West Newton, Pa. 87 Theresa Baloh Mt. Pleasant, Pa. 87 Margaret Zdravecky Herminie, Pa. 87 Myrna Rumshock Milford, Pa. 89 Edwin Zarnick Arlgyle, Texas 106 James W. Jones Oakdale, Pa. 106 Margaret A. Schrock Charleston, W.Va. 138 Albert A. Borza Corvallis, Ore. 138 William E. Emph Jr Washington, Pa. 138 Johanna E. Pavcic Canonsburg, Pa. 142 Justina Erickson Willoughby, Ohio 158 Eleanor Cham Wallace, N.C. 158 Margaret A. Branovic Timberlake, Ohio 158 Helen J. Sirca Willowick, Ohio 158 Dorothy C. Whiteman Berea, Ohio 207 John R. Panion Butte, Mont. 218 Karl L. Loushin Carbondale, Colo. 218 Jessie Krajacic Albany, Ore. 218 Ann Buster Bedford, Texas 223 Kit A. Melegari N. Huntingdon, Pa. 223 Pauline Zalokar Greensburg, Pa. 223 Donald Pike Greensburg, Pa. 223 Charles J. Novich Greensburg, Pa. 254 Barbara A. Javins La Plata, Md. 254 Lawrence E. Lehman Johnstown, Pa. 259 Dennis P. DelVecchio Canonsburg, Pa. 268 Mayme S. Coombe Eveleth, Minn. 268 Dorothy L. Molick Bel Air, Md. 274 Louise M. Katrancha Dunlo, Pa. 358 Frances Possage Virginia Beach, Va. 449 Grace M. St. Clair Aurora, Ill. 449 Mary Lillian Bernasek Lemont, Ill. 518 Marjory J. Beyers Northville, Mich. 559 Alfred Podboy Carpentersville, Ill. 562 Lois Louise Haynes Cambridge, Ohio 562 Yolanda Terhlen St. Clairsville, Ohio 564 Theresa Cosner Kalamazoo, Mich. 576 Nicholas M. Fratianne Fairport Harbor, Ohio 576 Lena Fatur Hampstead, Md. 577 Elsie Grabyan Irvine, Calif. 581 Herman F. Rehar DeLancey, Pa. 584 Bernice J. Poklar Greendale, Wis. 584 Marie Kregel Sheboygan, Wis. 584 Julia E Bojarski Racine, Wis. 584 George J. Kozial Ladysmith, Wis. 603 Delores A. Sixma New Smyrna Beach, Fla. 604 Marlene C. Spilar Willoughby, Ohio 614 Frances T. Spenko Euclid, Ohio 713 Joseph Walkiewicz Cheswick, Pa. 715 Emil J. Rucigay Glendale, N.Y. 715 Agnes K. Tomsich Cheswick, Pa. 715 Peter E. Duncan Pittsburgh, Pa. 715 David Kardell New Castle, Pa. 719 Jennie D. Peterson Houston, Texas 723 Gloria F. Ball Green River, Wyo 723 Thomas J. Szymanski Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. 723 Martha B. Luine Redlands, Calif. 729 Tony Krance Yukon, Pa. 729 Andrew Flanders Yukon, Pa. 770 Shirley A. McMurdy Wampum, Pa. 770 Richard V. Grimes Bessemer, Pa. 770 John R. Bednar Bedford, Ohio 771 Theresa Andrevich Struthers, Ohio 782 Harriet Setzenfand Allison Park, Pa. KAREN A. PinTAR National Secretary SNPJ fraternal sympathies nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Frank Mosura. Services for Bro. Mosura were held Feb. 18 at Bohn- Matich Funeral Home, Inc., Ambridge, followed by a Fu neral Mass in Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church officiated by Fr. Michael Polosky. Interment, with full military rites conducted by the Beaver County Military Unit, was in Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery. On behalf of the members of Lodge 33 and the Slovene National Benefit Society, we offer our sympathies to Bro. Mosura s family, relatives and friends on their loss. Sis. Doris Jean DeLost Lodge 138 SNPJ 77 th National Bowling Tournament May 4-5, 2013 Camelot Lanes 628 Boardman-Canfield Rd. Boardman, OH Phone: (330) online: Doubles & Singles Saturday, May 4, Noon Doubles & Singles Event Entry fee $30 per person Saturday Only Four-Person Team Event Entry fee $60 per team Sunday Only Sis. DORIS JEAN DELOST (138) STRABANE, Pa. The members of Lodge 138 sadly announce the Feb. 15, 2013, passing of Sis. Doris Jean (Bond) DeLost, 87, of Strabane, in her home with her loving family by her side. Sis. DeLost was born April 30, 1925, in Kelso-Longview, Wash., a daughter of the late John Henry and Mollie Donas (Rhome) Bond. She moved to the Washington County area of Pennsylvania in her early teens and graduated from Canonsburg High School in She married the love of her life, Tony Joseph DeLost, on June 3, 1946, in Canonsburg United Presbyterian Church. Prior to her marriage, Sis. DeLost worked as an assistant manager of Isaly s ice cream shop and deli, and was employed in several retail sales jobs. In the late 1970s, Sis. DeLost was a founding member and secretary of the United Citizens Against Radiation Exposure, a group formed in response to the federal government s interest in the cleanup of radioactive materials at the former Vitro rare metals plant site in Canonsburg, Pa. As part of her environmental activ ism during the Vitro studies, she was interviewed by a Pittsburgh television station and featured in a special program on the subject. She enjoyed taking yearly family vacations and frequent family excursions where she led family on walks along beaches and through forests and fields, collecting bits of nature s bounty along the way. She was an avid and excel lent Scrabble player, and enjoyed bowling and playing cards. She had many artistic talents, some of which bloomed along with her well-tended and bountiful flower gardens. Passersby would often remark on the beauty of her flowers. In addition to her extensive cooking and baking talents, she also excelled in the soft arts of sewing, embroidery, crossstitch, crocheting and knitting. She made many blankets and afghans for family members. Sis. DeLost decided to take Lodge No. Team Event Sunday, May 5, Noon Highest Average Submit bowlers names by position in lineup Lodge No. All-Events $5 per person YES/NO Highest Average Team name Team captain s name, phone number & address: The entry fee in each event is $15 per bowler, $6.75 of which shall be used for prizes, and $8.25 for bowling. An extra $5 is charged to all who desire to compete for handicap all-events prizes. Return form, along with fees of $15 per person, per event, to: Slovene National Benefit Society Att n: Kevin Richards 247 W. Allegheny Rd., Imperial PA Phone: Make checks payable to SNPJ ENTRY DEADLINE IS APRIL 12, 2013 All memberships will be verified at the SNPJ Home Office. Complete tournament rules are available by contacting the SNPJ Fraternal Department, 247 West Allegheny Road, Imperial, PA classes in painting in her early 60 s, joining the McMurray Art League as well as the Bethel Artists Guild to broaden her skills. Her paintings were displayed at several art league shows and in league publications. Her family continues to enjoy her works. In addition to 58 years of membership with SNPJ Lodge 138, where she served as youth director for one year, she was also a member of Croatian Fraternal Union Lodge 354, Chartiers Chapter 97 of the Order of the Eastern Star, Jefferson College Historical Society, and the Jefferson Lanes Bouquets bowling league. She had been a Girl Scout and Brownie troop leader in Strabane for many years as well. Sis. DeLost was an eternal optimist with a great love of life. She always found the silver lining in any situation, and had a kind word and smile for everyone. Throughout her life she pursued opportunities to increase her knowledge and skills in many areas. Survivors include her husband, Tony J. DeLost; six children, Patty DeLost, Terri Buckholtz, Robert Rusty DeLost, Debora (James) Silvestros, Susan DeLost (Rich Gossard) and Janet (Mauro) DeFelice; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a stepbrother, Bruce (Terri) McElhaney; an uncle, Howard (Shirley) Rhome; and several in -laws, cousins, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents; her stepfather, Albert McElhany; a son-in-law, David Buckholtz; and three sisters, Juanita (Bond) Campbell, Donna (McElhaney) Wise and Barbara (McElhaney) Lynn. Services for Sis. DeLost were held Feb. 18 in Salandra Funeral Service, Inc., Canonsburg, officiated by Rev. George L. Livanos, pastor of All Saints Greek Orthodox Church. Interment followed in Oak Spring Cemetery, Canonsburg. On behalf of the members of Lodge 138 and the Slovene National Benefit Society, we extend our condolences to Sis. DeLost s family, relatives and friends on their loss. Sis. Dolores F. Perko Lodge 106 IMPERIAL, Pa. With sadness, the members of Lodge 106 announce the Feb. 18, 2013, passing of Sis. Dolores F. Perko, 82, of McDonald, Pa., in Washington Hospital. Sis. Perko was born Jan. 10, 1931, in Noblestown, Pa., the daughter of the late Charles H. and Charlotte (McClelland) Highfield. She was a homemaker and a member of SNPJ Lodge 106 and Clinton Wesleyan Church. She enjoyed monthly outings with the Best Years Fellowship Group. Surviving are her husband, John A. Perko, whom she married April 17, 1953; a son, David Perko; and a granddaughter, Natalie R. Perko. She was preceded in death by her parents and an infant daughter, Donna Sue Perko. A funeral service for Sis. Perko was held Feb. 22 at Thomas-Little Funeral Service, Inc., McDonald. Interment followed in Robinson Run Cemetery, McDonald. On behalf of the members of Lodge 106 and the Slovene National Benefit Society, we extend our condolences to Sis. Perko s family, relatives and friends on their loss. Lodge 723, Fontana Slovene Hall active with benefits FonTana BENEFITS FROM PAGE 1 was participation in the Pretty In Pink dance at the Fontana Slovene Hall. Through donations and profits from the drawings, a significant monetary donation was made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Diana Rote was the coordinator of this event. In December, our Toys for Tots collection was held during the annual holiday open house sponsored by the Slovene Hall and Lodge 723. Eighty toys and over $400 dollars were sent to the Toys for Tots Foundation. Our members in Colorado, Kaelyn Wood and Bobby Vargo, also collected donations, purchasing 25 toys that were donated to the Toys for Tots Foundation in Larimer County, Colo. We re proud of all our members and friends who so faithfully contribute to this worthwhile project, especially Kaelyn and Bobby for their efforts to participate in this Lodge activity from afar. This event was coordinated by Eric Wood with help from John Eric Wood, Julianne Wood and Courtney Wood. Throughout the year, polka dancers and Lodge members have been bringing in donations of non-perishable foods. This drive will end on Join Hands Day when the donations will be taken to a local food pantry in Fontana. One delivery has already been made to SNPJ Crossword KINGS and QUEENS (#0613) solution In Loving Memory of Annamae Mazie Trsinar Aug. 20, April 10, 2009 Mountain View Church Food Pantry, who were very grateful for our donation. This activity has been coordinated by Frank and Diana Rote, Julianne Wood and Eric Wood. Thanks to all who have brought items for this worthy cause. Although these are challenging times, Lodge 723, its members and friends of the Fontana Slovene Hall always come through to assist with our fund-raising and volunteer activities. Thank you! We miss you so much & you will live forever in our hearts. We Love You, Ed Trsinar and family information at your fingertips Looking for information on your SNPJ life insurance and annuity policies? Log on to and follow the step-by-step instructions.

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