Your for News prosvetaOfficial Publication of the Slovene National Benefit Society In This Issue YEAR CXI USPS: 448-080 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1, 2018 ISSUE 8 ISSN: 1080-0263 Up-and-Coming Calendar of Events...... 2 Slovenia from the Source...... 3 PROSVETA Crossword Puzzle...... 4 The crowning moment for Miss SNPJ 2019 SNPJ Fraternal Sympathies...... 6 by KEVIN RICHARDS The Sunday program featuring the introduc- Lauren Sebusch delivered her farewell address. SNPJ Fraternal Director tion of the Miss SNPJ contestants and Miss Lauren comes from a very active SNPJ family briefly IMPERIAL, Pa. — Greetings from the SNPJ SNPJ 2018 Lauren Sebusch (576) was also held in the Euclid, Ohio, area. She did a wonderful Fraternal Department. I hope everybody had a in The Alpine Room. President Evanish served job representing SNPJ at events throughout the Lodge 225 Aug. meeting great time this year during Slovenefest and the as emcee for the crowning program since I was country. I know we will see her at SNPJ activi- Miss SNPJ Pageant. attending my niece’s wedding in Georgia. ties for many years to come. canceled for Convention Activity for the Miss SNPJ Pageant opened Vince Rigler (449) performed the Slovenian I want to personally thank a couple of young GIRARD, Kan. — SNPJ Lodge 225 will with the talent competition in The Alpine and American national anthems. The mayor of ladies, all of whom are former Miss SNPJs, for not hold a monthly meeting on Aug. 12 Room on Friday afternoon. The contestants the Borough of SNPJ, Pa., Gerald Sankovich serving on the Pageant Committee: Miss SNPJ at the Arma Legion since members will put on a very entertaining program. The Alpine (770), presented a proclamation honoring the 2012 Danielle Brand, Miss SNPJ 2013 Kristen be attending the SNPJ National Conven- Room looked spectacular and the talent was Miss SNPJ Pageant and Slovenefest weekend. Cushman, Miss SNPJ 2015 Nicole Vehar, Miss tion in Pennsylvania at that time. Lodge outstanding. All former Miss SNPJs were then invited to SNPJ 2016 Julie Rockwell and Miss SNPJ 2017 meetings will resume Sept. 9. Saturday saw the contestants and Pageant the stage by our reigning Miss SNPJ Lauren Elizabeth Hartman. Please know that all of your Linda Scales Committee enjoying everything that Slovenefest Sebusch. It’s great to see these ladies return to efforts are greatly appreciated. Lodge 225 Secretary/Treasurer has to offer. The contestants were introduced on support the Miss SNPJ Pageant program and The moment we’d all been waiting for the all of the Slovenefest stages and were greeted crowning. SEE NEW MISS SNPJ Lodge 776 has August by many people throughout the day. Immediately afterward, Miss SNPJ 2018 ON PAGE 8 activity, meeting plans BOROUGH OF SNPJ, Pa. — Lodge 776 invites its members to a Scrapper’s baseball game on Wednesday, Aug. 15, at their field behind the Eastwood Mall in Niles, Ohio. Members will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the ticket booth. Lodge 776 is also hosting a fishing tournament Aug. 19 at the SNPJ Recre- ation Center from noon until 2 p.m. for PERIODICAL MATERIAL children under 16. A social gathering and a Lodge meeting will be held at 2 p.m. at the main building. VONNIE DOMBROSKY Lodge 776 Recording Secretary A late August meeting on the Lodge 31 agenda SHARON, Pa. — The next Lodge 31 meeting will be held Thursday, Aug. 23, at 7 p.m. at the Slovenian Hall, 1037 Baldwin Ave. in Sharon. Please park in the lot and walk up the ramp. The SNPJ National Convention, Lodge business, honoring our anniversary members and our holiday dinner will be discussed. For Miss SNPJ 2019 more information contact Barb Bogolin ELIZABETH SMRDEL (158) at (724) 347-1197 before 10 p.m. receives her crown BARB BOGOLIN from Miss SNPJ Lodge 31 Secretary/Treasurer 2018 LAUREN Young adults SEBUSCH (576). Lodge 603 hosts fish fry, spread warmth meet-and-greet Sept. 3 SAMSULA, Fla. — On Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 3, SNPJ Lodge 603 will host a fish fry “Meet and Greet” at the with their 2018 Lodge 603 Hall in Samsula. Meet with Lodge 603 members and SNPJ agents Richard Tremblay and Robert Konopka service project while enjoying an all-you-can-eat fish fry. For more information, contact Lodge by DARCY BIBLE (6) 603 Secretary Elaine Figueroa at (386) Young Adult Chairperson 566-3512. BOROUGH OF SNPJ, Pa. — I hope Elaine Figueroa Lodge 603 Secretary everyone is enjoying the sunshine that the summer weather is bringing! This year the SNPJ young adults certainly enjoyed the nice THE weather and made many memories at the SNPJ Recreation Center during the Young DEADLINE Adult Conference June 15-17. On Friday evening, delegates from all The next two PROSVETA issue dates over traveled to the Rec Center to meet and are Sept. 3 and Oct. 1. All material must partake in the annual activities the confer- be received by Wednesday, Aug. 15, for ence has to offer. It was great to see many the Sept. 3 issue, and by Wednesday, new faces that were attending for their first Sept. 19, for the Oct. 1 issue. If you are The 2018 Miss SNPJ Pageant Court: [from left] Miss Talent 2019 ERIN GEE (257), time, and of course all the faces of those that concerned about making the deadline, Miss SNPJ 2019 and co-Miss Activity 2019 ELIZABETH SMRDEL (158), co-Miss Activity have been attending the conference every send an e-mail to [email protected] 2019 KRISTINA HARTMAN (138), and Miss Fraternalism 2019 KATIE JO RASPOTNIK (41). year! That evening we shared pizza and spent or submit your material via the publica- time getting to know one another. I was so tions area of our website, www.snpj.org. impressed by all of the amazing accomplish- ments and incredible things that the young adults are up too outside of the organization. It’s remarkable to be a part of such a fantastic group of individuals! Make plans to join in the fun as After pizza, we set out on a team build- ing exercise: an SNPJ-themed photo hunt. It was great to see teams working together we celebrate National SNPJ Days and racing around the grounds to get photos of themselves with SNPJ related things. My by Kevin Richards start at 8 a.m. We’ll offer a special hole-in-one favorite part was that every group had to take SNPJ Fraternal Director prize of $5,000 on one of the par-3 holes. You a selfie with our favorite Fraternal Director, BOROUGH OF SNPJ, Pa. — The SNPJ Frater- can also win many nice gifts as well, and all Kevin Richards. He really does such a nice nal Department and the SNPJ Recreation Center golfers are eligible to win the many door prizes job working with the chairperson to orga- invite all members and friends to the SNPJ that have been donated by our vendors. Golfers nize a fun and productive weekend for all of Recreation Center during Labor Day weekend will return to the SNPJ Recreation Center for us. Having the opportunity to serve as this as we celebrate the 79th National SNPJ Days. dinner at 3:30 p.m.; door prizes and awards will year’s Young Adult Chairperson, I worked For those of you who like to start your week- be announced at 4. with Kevin to organize the conference, so end early and arrive at the SNPJ Recreation The opening rounds of the 2018 SNPJ Na- I know first-hand what a great job he does. • Giovanni A. Braddock Center on Thursday, the Gostilna will be open tional Balina Tournament will also begin on Thank you, Kevin! Born July 21, 2017 on Thursday evening, Aug. 30. Saturday in the Balinarena. As the chairperson, I also had the oppor- Strabane, Pa., Lodge 138 The weekend officially gets underway on The KTB trio will be performing in the tunity to attend both semiannual National The members of Lodge 138 welcome Friday evening, Aug. 31, with an Open Jukebox Gostilna on Saturday evening from 8 to 11 Board meetings and serve as a voice for the Giovanni Anthony Braddock as their newest Welcome Party in the Gostilna. Food will be p.m. This performance is hosted by the SNPJ young adults. It was a great learning expe- addition. Giovanni is the son of Christopher available in the Gostilna throughout the entire Slovenian Heritage Center. rience since I was able to see what kind of and Antonetta (138) Wagner-Braddock; and weekend. On Sunday, Sept. 2, visit the Barn from 8 decisions were being made on the national the grandson of Greg and Maria Binotto The morning of Saturday, Sept. 1, SNPJ to 11 a.m. for a delicious “Breakfast in the level and how they were being made. I think (138), and Michele and the late James Tony golfers will arrive at Blackhawk Golf Course to Barn” sponsored by SNPJ Lodge 782. Enjoy a that the National Board is working hard Braddock (138). We welcome Giovanni to compete in the 2018 SNPJ National SNPJ Golf SEE NATIONAL SNPJ DAYS SEE SNPJ YOUNG ADULTS the Slovene National Benefit Society and Tournament, which will begin with a shotgun ON PAGE 5 ON PAGE 7 extend our best wishes to his entire family. PROSVETA www.snpj.org • [email protected] 2 August 1, 2018 PROSVETA ENLIGHTENMENT Samsula Lodge 603 salutes the (USPS 448-080) (ISSN 1080-0263) stars and stripes on the 4th of July The Official Publication of the Slovene National by PAULINE LOCKWOOD Those who enjoyed our giant waterslide Lodge 603 had some fun while cooling off. We were Benefit Society SAMSULA, Fla. — SNPJ Lodge 603 was blessed with great weather; it had rained 247 W. Allegheny Road dedicated on July 4, 1941, so in addition every day for six weeks, so we were thank- Imperial, PA 15126-9774 to it being our national holiday, it’s also a ful for the sunshine. Phone: (724) 695-1100 sp e cia l d ay for us. We ha d a n old-fa sh ione d The fireworks started at dark. It was a Toll-Free: party with a tractor parade, and everyone spectacular show of lights that everyone dressed in patriotic clothing. enjoyed immensely. Paul Tomazin led 1-800-843-7675 (THE SNPJ) We had plenty of good food including the firing group, with help from Anthony Fax: (724) 695-1555 fried chicken and klobase with sauerkraut, Ford, Alan and Dale Tomazin, and Charlie e-mail: [email protected] as well as a complete beverage bar served Seigler. Comets Lodge 715 members and friends enjoyed an evening website: www.snpj.org by Lodge Managers John and Cindy We thank all of the workers mentioned, at PNC Park for the July 10 Pittsburgh Pirates baseball game. Editor: Griswold. Our grillmaster was John Tes- as well as Leonard Shaw, who helped with Jay Sedmak auro, and Nancy Bass, Rhonda Tesauro, clean up; President George Benedict, who Associate Editor: Elaine Figueroa, Mary Shaw and Pauline set up the big tent; Troy Hafner, who pro- Kimberly Winters Lockwood managed the food. Jeanne vided the beanbag toss games; and Cindy’s Universal Comets Subscription rate is $8 per year for non-SNPJ Navotney took care of the desserts and grandsons, who helped set up. members in the United States (Fla. subscrib- rootbeer floats, while Nadine Slucher, our The next Lodge 603 function is our ers, please add 6 percent sales tax). Canadian assistant Youth Circle director, handled the annual fish fry on Labor Day. Stay safe Lodge 715 outing a and foreign subscriptions, $50 per year. Advertising information available by writing children’s games. and cool! our office. Material concerning the official workings of the Slovene National Benefit So- hit with baseball fans ciety is given publication priority. Unsolicited manuscripts returned only if a self-addressed, by PATTI EVANISH stamped envelope is enclosed. Plum, Pa. We will be honoring Lodge 715 Secretary our members who have reached Postmaster: Send all address changes to: UNIVERSAL, Pa. — Many 50, 60, 70 and 80 years with PROSVETA, 247 W. Allegheny Rd., thanks to Lodge 715 members SNPJ. Those members will Imperial, PA 15126-9774 and guests who attended the receive a special invitation (Published monthly) Pittsburgh Pirates baseball through the mail in September, (Periodical postage paid at Imperial, Pa., and additional mailing office.) game versus the Washington but all members are welcome Nationals on July 10. SNPJ to attend this wonderful event. National President Joseph C. More details will follow in next SNPJ National Board Evanish joined our group as a month’s issue. Executive Committee: special guest for the evening. Jamie Evanish is our Lodge National President Keep on the lookout next spring 715 SNPJ agent. If you have Joseph C. Evanish for information on how you can any questions about SNPJ National Secretary join in on the fun and attend products, such as permanent or Karen A. Pintar this memorable summer event. term life insurance, annuities, As a reminder, the annual IRAs or Roth IRAs, please be National Treasurer There were plenty of patriots at the Samsula Lodge 603 Fourth of July celebration, Robert J. Lawrence including PAULINE LOCKWOOD, who placed second in the tractor parade; and Comets Lodge 715 luncheon sure to contact Jamie directly Correspondence received at: Holly Pell, Amelia Pell, Randy Fisher, Lydia Pell, Heather Pell will take place Saturday, Oct. at [email protected] or by 247 West Allegheny Road and Waylon Pell. 13, at Palmieri’s Restaurant in phoning (412) 793-5957. Imperial, PA 15126-9774 Office hours are Monday -Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Fridays 7:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Lodge 581 shares in local Independence Day festivities Finance Committee: by Jerry Troha Chrm.: Roger C. Clifford – 568 Lang Lodge 581 Secretary/Treasurer Road, Sewickley, PA 15143 St. Marys, Pa. — Lodge 581 shared a float in Robert Lawrence, Secretary the Brockway, Pa., Old-Fashioned Fourth of July Joseph C. Evanish Parade. The float featured the Friday Niters Polka K e n n e t h A n d e r s o n – 2400 Derby Road, Birmingham, MI 48009 Band and friends from Brockway, with brass, Richard Hervol – 183 Wylie Ave., bass and rhythm, playing Slovenian-style polkas Strabane, PA 15363 throughout the parade route. The float was a hit; bystanders clapped and danced in the street. Lodge 581 held its third quarterly meeting July Audit Committee: 18 at the St. Marys Moose Club. General Lodge Chrm.: Phyllis Wood – 9519 Evergreen business was discussed. The Slovenian Polka Boost- Lane, Fontana, CA 92335 ers held their dance after the meeting featuring the e-mail: [email protected] Bill Bevec Orchestra. The next meeting will be held V i n c e n t B a s e l j – 1001 Grandview Ave., Apt. 903, Bridgeville, PA 15017 Nov. 18 at the St. Marys Moose Club. Lodge 581 extends get well wishes to Bro. Joe Louis J. Novak – 6308 Highland Rd., Highland Heights, OH 44143 Hervatin from Kane, Pa., who is recuperating in Stan Repos – 1255 McCaslin Rd., Kane Lutheran Home. Imperial, PA 15126 Several Lodge members traveled to Slovenefest at the SNPJ Recreation Center to enjoy the great music and excellent food that was provided by Regional Vice Presidents: The SNPJ Lodge 581 float, featuring the Friday Niters Polka Band, made its way along the parade the vendors. Members John Troha and sons Tyler, route during the Brockway, Pa., Old-Fashioned Fourth of July Parade. Frank Bregar, Region 1 – 896 Weather- Shawnee and Sundance, visiting from Hue, Viet- wood Ln., Apt. 331, Greensburg, PA 15601 nam, also enjoyed the Slovenefest activities. Orchestra from Youngstown, Ohio. A delicious hot For additional information on North Central Pa James L. Curl, Region 2 – 503 Orchard Lodge President Marcia Klancer Bleggi and meal will be offered at a modest price. Guests are Slovenian Polka Booster events, contact Pat Moore St., Carnegie, PA 15106 Secretary/Treasurer Jerry Troha will represent welcome to bring their favorite dessert to share. by phoning (814) 837-9218 or e-mailing moorski@ Linda Gorjup, Region 3 – 712 Fiddlers Lodge 581 at the National Convention on Aug. 13. Everyone is welcome! verizon.net. For information on SNPJ Lodge 581, Way, Painesville, OH 44077 Lodge 581 and the North Central Slovenian Polka The North Central Slovenian Polka Boosters contact Jerry Troha by phoning (814) 781-6978 or Tracey Anderson, Region 4 – 1014 Edgewood Dr., Royal Oak, MI 48067 Boosters will hold their joint annual summer picnic will host a dance on Aug. 5 with the Vagabonds e-mailing [email protected]. Find us on Sunday, Aug. 19, at the fire hall in Johnsonburg, Pa., from Dubois, Pa., from 2 to 5 p.m. at Wildwoods Facebook at St. Marys SNPJ Lodge 581, and visit J u s t i n a R i g l e r, R e g i o n 5 – 1116 Berkley Lane, Lemont, IL 60439 from 2 to 6 p.m. featuring the popular Del Sinchak Bar and Grill in St. Marys. us at one of our dances in beautiful Elk County, Pa. Fred Mlakar, Region 6 – 13592 On- kayha Cir., Irvine, CA 92620 SNPJ Recreation Center 270 Martin Road Enon Valley, PA 16120 Up-and-Coming... (724) 336-5180 • fax (724) 336-6716 Toll-free: 1-877-767-5732 website: www.snpjrec.com A look at events planned by the Slovene National Benefit Society e-mail: [email protected] • AUG. 2 ...... Imperial, Pa., Lodge 106 bar bingo • AUG. 19...... Cleveland Athletic League (CAL) • AUG. 26...... Imperial, Pa., Lodge 106 car cruise in the Lodge 106 clubroom. Early bird annual picnic at the SNPJ Farm, Kirtland, featuring entertainment by Elvis Lives: A games start at 6:30 p.m., regular games Ohio. The gates open at 1 p.m.; dinners Tribute to the King; noon-4 p.m. A buffet start at 7. Kitchen will be open. For details served starting at 2. Dancing from 3-7 will be available. For more information Have something for contact Lodge 106 at (724) 695-1411 or to the Ron Likovic Band. For tickets or contact Lodge 106 at (724) 695-1411 or [email protected]. additional information, contact Linda [email protected]. Up-and-Coming? Gorjup at (440) 853-8776. • AUG. 5 ...... Cleveland Lodge 576 “Nacho- • SEPT. 3...... Samsula, Fla., Lodge 603 “Meet Lodge/Organization Average” Picnic at the SNPJ Farm, • AUG. 19...... Herminie, Pa., Lodge 87 annual and Greet” fish fry at the Lodge 603 Kirtland, Ohio. Music performed by Patty luau dance; 2-6 p.m. Music by Vibra- Hall starting at 12:30 p.m. Meet Lodge C & The Guys. For additional information tions. Tickets are $8 in advance, $10 at 603 members and local SNPJ agents. For additional information contact Lodge Type of Event contact Lou Novak at (440) 461-6476 or the door. The kitchen will be open. For Karen Novak at (216) 965-3181. more information contact Shirley Bailley 603 Secretary Elaine Figueroa at (386) at (724) 864-1606. 566-3512. • AUG. 5 ...... Imperial, Pa., Lodge 106 “Seems • AUG. 19-25..... Senior Week at the SNPJ Recre- • SEPT. 6...... Imperial, Pa., Lodge 106 bar bingo Site Like Old Times” Dance in the Imperial ation Center, Borough of SNPJ, Pa. For in the Lodge 106 clubroom. Early bird Room; 7-10 p.m. Music by the Wally details contact the Recreation Center games start at 6:30 p.m., regular games Merriman Group. Admission is $8 at toll-free at 1-877-767-5732 or e-mail start at 7. The kitchen will be open. For the door. For additional information If a concert or dance, who is [email protected]. details contact Lodge 106 at (724) 695- performing? contact Lodge 106 at (724) 695-1411 or 1411 or e-mail [email protected]. [email protected]. • AUG. 20...... Slovenian Heritage Night at Lake • SEPT. 16...... Imperial, Pa., Lodge 106 Black & County Captains ballpark, Eastlake, Gold car cruise; noon-4 p.m. A buffet • AUG. 13...... The 31st Quadrennial SNPJ Con- Ohio; 7 p.m. Hosted by SNPJ Region 3 will be available. For more information Date vention at the SNPJ Recreation Center, Vice President Linda Gorjup. For details contact Lodge 106 at (724) 695-1411 or Borough of SNPJ, Pa. contact Linda Gorjup at (440) 853-8776. Time e-mail [email protected]. • AUG. 16...... Imperial, Pa., Lodge 106 bar bingo • AUG. 25...... Imperial, Pa., Lodge 106 Memorial • SEPT. 20...... Imperial, Pa., Lodge 106 bar bingo Who to contact in the Lodge 106 clubroom. Early bird Golf Tournament and member picnic. in the Lodge 106 clubroom. Early bird games start at 6:30 p.m., regular games For additional information contact Lodge games start at 6:30 p.m., regular games start at 7. Kitchen will be open. For details 106 at (724) 695-1411 or by e-mailing start at 7. The kitchen will be open. For contact Lodge 106 at (724) 695-1411 or Phone ( ) [email protected]. details contact Lodge 106 at (724) 695- [email protected]. 1411 or e-mail [email protected]. • AUG. 26...... Euclid, Ohio, Loyalites Lodge 158 Complete and return to: • AUG. 19...... Chicago District Federation dinner “Slovenestock” picnic at the SNPJ Farm, • DEC. 2 ...... Westmoreland Co. Federation PROSVETA dance at the Slovenian Catholic Center, Kirtland, Ohio. Enjoy a tribute to polka holiday dance in the Crystal Ballroom, 247 W. Allegheny Road Lemont, Ill. Baked good donations are music past, present and future with a Herminie, Pa.; 2-6 p.m. Music by The Imperial, PA 15126-9774 e-mail: [email protected] welcome. For details contact Marianne focus on ’70s culture featuring music Polka Classics. Food and refreshments Murray by calling (773) 582-2632. by the Don Wojtila Band. will be available. www.snpj.org • [email protected] PROSVETA August 1, 2018 3

where the company has its produc- Google updating its tion unit, and makes Elan the first ski street views in Slovenia from the producer with its own museum. Ski source Division Director Leon Korošec said DENISE HERRON Ljubljana (STA) — Throughout the SNPJ Marketing Department the museum was important because summer months, Google will be updating “Slovenia has an important place in the its Street View service for Slovenia, four sig n i fica nt ly i mprove d si nc e 20 01, but 20 history of skiing and the development years after the country was first included percent of those surveyed still don’t fasten of ski equipment.” in the application offering 360-degree their seatbelts if they are passengers in Elan was established in 1945 through The 1960s imagery of streets and tourist sites. a vehicle’s back seat. the initiative of ski jumper and ski maker he 1960s started out as an optimistic time in America, According to the Google website, a Judging from the results of the survey, Rudi Finžgar, and has since been known with a young, charismatic President John F. Ken- fleet of camera-equipped cars will be the institute has assessed that Slovenians for innovation and trend setting. The nedy promising to provide a brighter future. Many capturing new images through the end do not take care of their health well company has designed and sold a number Tbelieved it to be the dawn of a golden age, but when JFK of August. enough. The group facing the biggest of products in which their technology, was assassinated in 1963, the optimism started to fade. Addressing privacy concerns, Slove- risk of such behavior is the young adult design and characteristics have made al- The Vietnam War dominated the decade, and the coun- nian Information Commissioner Mojca population, whose unhealthy habits such pine skiing history. “The museum shows try continued to be unsettled with revolutions rising up for Prelesnik said that the new images would as drinking, an unhealthy diet, smoking what we have done in the past, and from more liberal views on everything from music to drugs to be subject to the law on personal data and lack of physical exercise tend to where we get inspiration for the future,” dress. The civil rights movement was struggling to bring protection and general data protection accumulate. Korošec said at a press conference. equality to minorities, and women were pushing for equal regulations. The legal basis for the ser- More than 12 percent of people aged The museum also showcases the pay. What was already a turbulent time quickly turned vice remains the same, she added. 25 to 34 admit to three of the four un- achievements of Elan’s other divisions: sour in 1968 with the assassination of Martin Luther King When it was introduced, Street View healthy habits, whereas the propor­tion boats, airplanes, sports equipment and Jr., and then just two months later, the assassination of came under fire in Slovenia due to privacy among those aged 65 to 74 is slightly wind turbines. Robert F. Kennedy. concerns, but Google has addressed these over five percent. Nevertheless, repre- The displays present skis with which For many, the death of Robert Kennedy dashed any through various measures: by blurring sentatives from the institute said that Slovenian and foreign skiers have hope they had been holding onto, and it truly seemed the faces of those caught in the images those taking part in the survey rated competed and won, including the first as if the nation was falling apart. The last thing RFK did and by blurring licence plates. their health better than they did in the pair with which Stenmark competed before being gunned down was turn and shake the hand previous four surveys. in World Cup races. “I remember them of a busboy, Juan Romero. The tragedy left an emotional with fondness, having won several races mark on Romero, and he still takes flowers each year to a with them,” the legendary skier said at memorial for RFK. After the shooting, Romero was quoted the press conference. as saying, “It made me realize that no matter how much Beekeepers Association Some of the skis on display belonged hope you have, it can be taken away in a second.” receives Citizen’s Prize City buses continue to his rival and friend Bojan Križaj, who After the assassination of Robert Kennedy, the United their climb in popularity secured Slovenia’s first-ever World Cup States Secret Service was prompted to start protecting all Ljubljana (STA) — The Slovenian victory in 1980. “I’m happy to be part of presidential candidates. Likewise, it was the assassination Beekeepers’ Association has received Ljubljana (STA) — The popularity Elan’s history,” Križaj said, noting that of President William McKinley in 1901 that first initiated one of this year’s European Citizen’s of public bus transportation continued Elan was known for innovation and that the Secret Service to protect the President of the United Prizes in recognition of its efforts to to increase in Slovenia for the fifth he had never thought of competing with States. Like many times in our lives, it’s not until something have the date of May 20 declared World consecutive year in 2017, representa- any other skis. is taken away from us that we realize its importance and Bee Day. tives from Slovenia’s Statistics Office The idea for Elan to launch its own the need to provide protection. “ I b el ieve World Be e Day wi l l b e come announced in late June. The number of museum came as the Slovenian Museum Providing protection to our loved ones is something we a movement; a movement for bees, for people using buses in cities increased by of Technology opened an exhibi­tion to do every day with small acts such as making sure the kids pollinators, for food and for a green 18.9 percent, while the number of people mark the company’s 70th anniversary. wear a bike helmet, changing the oil in the car, or simply planet,” said Association President using buses on inter-city routes was 5.6 Elan’s new owners, Wiltan Enterprises locking the doors at night. Protecting those we love comes Boštjan Noč at the award ceremony in percent higher. Limited, has supported the idea ever naturally and we do many things intuitively, but buying life Ljubljana. All totaled, Slovenia had 145 city bus since it was floated in mid-2016. “This is insurance is an act of protection that takes more forethought The association was nominated for lines last year, amounting to a total of their way of giving something back not and planning. With the busy nature of life, it’s something the prize – which is awarded by the 1,627 kilometers (1,011 miles). Through- only to the region [of Gorenjska] but also that’s often pushed to the back burner and forgotten. European Parliament to individuals or out the year, city buses transported 61.7 to the entire Slovenia,” said Elan CEO The life that you have today, unfortunately, “can be organizations whose efforts help further million passengers. Buses on inter-city Jeffrey Tirman. “It is our goal to create taken away in a second.” The untimely death of a family’s understanding and strengthen cross- routes transported a total of 31.7 million a space where Slovenians and foreigners breadwinner can create financial hardship for the survivors border cooperation – by all eight of passengers, most of whom traveled about can see an important part of Slovenian that can take a lifetime to repair. Life insurance can protect Slovenia’s MEPs (Members of European 20 kilometers (12.5 miles). and sports history.” your family’s way of life by providing the funds to meet the Parliament). Bus lines operated 1,768 inter-city mortgage payments, pay for the kids’ braces, or fund their MEP Lojze Peterle, himself an avid routes last year, logging a total of 48 college education. beekeeper, noted that “bees have brought million kilometers (30 million miles) Be sure to contact your local SNPJ agent, Lodge sec- us together again.” He continued by say- and consuming about 16 million liters retary or the Home Office for information on SNPJ life ing that Slovenian efforts have made a (4.2 million gallons) of diesel. Slovenian ice cream insurance plans and receive a personal- significant contribution to raising aware- The situation is rather different for producer wins awards ized premium quote. ness that bees are an endangered species, international bus transportation, where and that “we have to work together if we the number of passengers traveling on Some men Ajdovščina (STA) — Incom Leone, • Thought for the Month — want to save the critter.” permanent routes dropped by 20 percent see things as they are and say why. I an Ajdovščina-based ice cream producer, Both Peterle and Slovenian Agricul- to around 236,000 riders. dream things that never were and ask won an international award for the “best ture Minister Dejan Židan also called why not. and most innovative ice cream” at a Robert F. Kennedy for continuing efforts to protect bees, competition held in Warsaw, Poland. with Peterle calling for support from all The company’s award-win­ning brand, segments of the public. “Alive,” was also honored by the French Noč added that World Bee Day must Kostel castle complex food chain Wabel in March, and by the not become “a party;” it must become now open to the public Slovenian Chamber of Commerce and a day that will raise awareness about Industry (GZS) in May. protecting bees, other pollinators and Kostel (STA) — Kostel Castle, the The Alive healthy ice cream won nature as a whole. second largest castle complex in Slove- the Warsaw World Dairy Innovation At Slovenia’s initiative, the date of nia, encompassing a fort and a nearby Awards competition in the ice creams May 20 was declared World Bee Day village, opened to the public in mid-June and frozen yogurts category. Ice cream by the United Nations in 2017. It was following a renovation project. producers from 23 countries competed celebrated for the first time this year. The castle will host an exhibition dedi- in 17 categories. cated to peasant uprisings until autumn. Alive ice cream products include a It will also serve as a venue for concerts, vanilla stick with high protein content, a theater performances and workshops. yog u r t st ick wit h f r u it chu n k s a nd c erea l, The renovation work started in the and a natural fruit stick. Unhealthy habits are mid-1990s and helped the castle reclaim Incom Leone exports 90 percent of widespread in Slovenia some of its former glory. The govern- its ice cream products. Among other ment invested in the masonry work, then countries, its products are available in Ljubljana (STA) — Nearly half of handed the complex over to the local Australia, the United States and New adult Slovenians do not eat a healthy diet, community for management. Zealand. and more than half are overweight, ac- The Kostel municipality has invested cording to the results of the fifth national EUR 400,000 ($466,000) to connect the study on health-related habits which was castle to the electric grid, and to construct conducted by the National Institute of a system of safe access paths, wooden Public Health in 2016. platforms, staircases and railings. Strmol Mansion is the The study indicates that eating hab- Kostel Castle was a key fort in the Unique Castle of the Year its are less healthy among men, young Austrian defense against Turkish inva- adults, the poorly educated and the sions in the 15th and 16th centuries. It Cerklje na Gorenjskem lower class. However, a similar portion was also a part of a signaling system that (STA) — The Strmol Mansion, a castle of the adult population is living an ac- used bonfires to raise alarms. dating back to the 13th century which was tive lifestyle, but that number dropped The first written mention of the castle completely renovated in 2012 to become a somewhat over the four-year period since dates back to 1336, when the complex luxury hotel, has received the prestigious the previous study was completed. was called Grauenwarth. It is unclear award for Unique Castle of the Year Smoking is also rather widespread in when the castle was built, but estimates 2018, conferred by the London tourism Slovenian society, with almost 20 percent indicate that construction likely began magazine Travel and Hospitality. of adults smoking and a con­siderable around 1200. JGZ Brdo, the company that manages number of children and youth who are The initial towers that were later the mansion, along with other high-level exposed to smoking. upgraded to form the castle were built protocol venues, said Strmol had im- Half of Slovenia’s adult population on an ancient fort. The nearby Kostel pressed international experts who judged A CENTURY admitted to drinking heavily at least once village is the only still-inhabited castle level of service, design and inclusion of a year, and one in 10 said they drink more square in Slovenia. local content offered by the competing in the making alcohol than is recommended. European castles. Proud of your SNPJ membership? Then you The average Slovenian worker sits Strmol, located 30 kilometers (18.5 owe it to yourself to delve deeper into SNPJ an average five hours in an ordinary miles) north of Ljubljana, is one of the history through the pages of An Inspired Jour- ney — The SNPJ Story: The First One Hundred work day. 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The Elan Alpine Skiing Museum been reprinted with permission from the Number of copies______The use of seatbelts in vehicles has is located in Begunje na Gorenjskem, Slovenian Press Agency (STA). Payment in full must accompany all orders. Make checks payable to SNPJ. PROSVETA www.snpj.org • [email protected] 4 August 1, 2018 Lodge 749 looking forward to the Conemaugh Fed honorees dinner in Sept. by EVELYN DIMPFL William F. Podbensek and Lillian exchanged Christmas greetings; hers part of your family. projects and work activities over the Lodge 749 Secretary M. Leddy; 60-year honorees Mary usually included a photo of she and The year 2018 has seen the deaths weekend. Zack is looking forward JOHNSTOWN, Pa. — It seems as Lou Nosko, Isabelle Shaw and Er- Ed dancing. What a beautiful couple. of quite a few Lodge members, and to next year’s gathering which will though we just said goodbye to Memo- nest Widmar; and 70-year honoree Deepest sympathies to the family. I continue to add condolences to the probably be the last one that he can rial Day, and now we’ve celebrated the Dolores M. Baker. Continuing with sympathies on families of Elizabeth M. Scheck, attend. Thank you for participating! 4th of July. Before you know it, we’ll Congratulations to all of you! Keep the passing of SNPJ members, con- Agatha Dimento and Richard L. To aid in the project this year, our be facing Labor Day and the end of watching your mail for the invitation dolences are extended to the family Rowan. While I never had the plea- Lodge made a donation to purchase summer. So let’s all enjoy the warm to the dinner which will be held in of Joshua Udy, who had an untimely sure of meeting these members, my supplies for the hand-tied blankets that summer days while we can. September. death in March of this year. Josh sincere sympathies are extended to will be given to patients undergoing Lodge 749 wants to congratulate I was quite saddened to read the was the son of Laura (Mike) Groves their families as well. cancer treatment. two members who have outlived their last PROSVETA issue and learn and Joseph Udy. He is survived by Finally, I report the death of Mar- Last but not least, it was a pleasure SNPJ policies and are now Honorary of the passing of two wonderful his parents, brothers Ben and Ethan, garet Zupan on June 10. Known as for me to host an insurance seminar Members of the Society. Best wishes SNPJ women. I first met Lorraine and special grandmother Mary Lou “Molly” to those who knew her, she conducted by the SNPJ Sales Direc- and many more years of honorary Babcock of Helper, Utah, at my Nosko. You know that you have my is survived by her daughters, Sandra tor David Ely on June 11. All of the membership go out to Isabelle Shaw very first Convention in 1984, and deepest sympathies, and I feel your Keiper and Michele Lonergan; as Lodges from the Conemaugh Valley and Pauline Boyarsky. What a mile- we continued our correspondence loss well as grandchildren Gary, Anthony, Federation were represented. David stone! with an annual Christmas card and Another wonderful lady, Olive J. Travis, Malia, Kaylyn, Mariah and gave very informative details about At this time of the year the Co- letter. She was a very nice person Roseman, passed away on April 25. Elsy; and two great-grandchildren, available SNPJ insurance and annuity nemaugh Valley Federation plans and I will miss her. Olive was predeceased by her husband Kameryn and Colby Keiper. Again, products. Hopefully it will produce to hold our annual dinner to honor The passing of Elizabeth Tomsic Glen. She is survived by sons David please accept sincere sympathies in results. Thank you for coming; it was members who have or who will attain of Denver was surprising, but not and Daniel, seven grandchildren, and your loss. very nice to meet you. 50, 60, 70 or 80 yea rs of membersh ip unexpected. We met on the SNPJ nine great-grandchildren. Although On a brighter note, member Zach- Don’t forget now, please update this year, and our Lodge is proud 100th anniversary tour to Slovenia Olive was 95 years old when she died, ary Jones once again represented our your insurance policies, including to honor 12 such members: 50-year in 2004, and she and her husband, she was truly young at heart. It was Lodge at the SNPJ Young Adult Con- beneficiaries and new addresses, and honorees Margaret A. Sfamurri, Ed, befriended us. We met them always my great pleasure to talk to ference held at the Recreation Center be sure you have enough coverage. Sandra J. Nicoletti, Sandra Keiper, several times at Slovenefest, where we her. Sympathies are extended to all in June. He is always so enthusiastic And don’t forget the great rates on Thomas Loushe, Linda C. Sevanick, shared a table and a drink. Again, we of her family; you have lost a dear to go and be part of the meetings, SNPJ annuities! Tempt your tastebuds Accordions take center stage at the SNPJ Farm at the Fontana Slovene Hall by FRANK ROTE (723) at [email protected] if you are Fontana Slovene Hall interested. We also welcome vol- annual Sausage Fest FONTANA, Calif. — SNPJ Lodge unteers to help with admissions 723 and the Fontana Slovene Hall and general clean-up. by JOE VALENCIC (5) Cleveland-Style Polka Hall of Fame are planning the fourth All Accor- Back again this year, the Gruber dion Festival, scheduled Saturday Fa m i ly Ba nd (GF B) f rom Nor t her n KIRTLAND, Ohio — Did you know it takes 40 minutes and Sunday, Sept. 1-2. We’ve all en- California will be featured on Sat- of polka dancing to burn the amount of calories in one joye d renewi ng old f r iend sh ips a nd urday and Sunday for two two-hour Slovenian sausage? The National Cleveland-Style Polka making new ones, so make plans to slots. They were well received at Hall of Fame makes the work easy for you at the 15th come to the Fontana Slovene Hall our past festivals, and they promise annual Slovenian Sausage Festival, with eight hours of The folks from Raddell’s Sausage Shop, the 2017 over the Labor Day weekend. All to entertain. Toni, Peter, Martin and non-stop music on Wednesday, Sept. 12, from noon to People’s Choice Award winner, will be serving up their klobase at this year’s Slovenian Sausage Festival. types of accordion – piano, diatonic Michael of the GFB cover a great 8 p.m. You can also vote for the sausage you like best. button box and chromatic – will va r iet y of music a nd wi l l ke ep you r This year marks the 15th anniversary of polka music’s favorite. Nationality treats and refreshments will also reign as “king” for the weekend. toes a’tapping! tastiest celebration. Dance to 13 Cleveland-style bands await you between dances. The 2018 klobasa prizes will This year’s event will start In the past, we were honored and entertainers, including Canada’s Polka King Walter be announced at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 1, at noon and run to welcome polka celebrities such Ostanek. Enjoy the music of reigning Button Box Players Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the gate; those 18 through 9 p.m.; these hours are the as Alaska Polka Chips and Alaska of the Year Ron Likovic and Patty C & The Guys, along and under are free. For tickets, stop by the Polka Hall of same for Sunday, Sept. 2. Adult Button Box Gang, and the “polka with Hall of Famer Kathy Hlad. Other performers include Fame, 605 East 222nd St., next to Euclid City Hall. We’re admission is $17 per day or $30 queen of Cleveland” Kathy Hlad, as Joe Godina and the Summit Button Boxers, the Fairport open Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 11 for a two-day pass. Admission is well as other well known perform- Jammers, Ray Kovac and the Mahoning Valley Button a.m. to 4 p.m. Contact us at (216) 261-FAME, toll-free at free for those age 16 and younger. ers. Many local musicians contrib- Box Club, Anthony Culkar, Frank Svet, Aaron Dussing’s (866) 66-POLKA, or via e-mail at [email protected]. Once again, performers will ute their talents, and anyone who Polka Revolution, and Polka Hall of Famer Ron Sluga. The SNPJ Farm is at 10946 Heath Road in Kirtland, have a 30-minute slot on stage. cares to take the stage is welcome. Tote along your accordion and squeeze with your pals! off Chardon Road (Route 6), three miles east of Route Those wishing to perform should Eric Wood and his family Sample a sausage from each maker and then choose your 306 and six miles west of Route 44. contact Frank Rote at (909) 987- promise to keep the kitchen open 8714. Frank is developing a per- to satisfy your appetite with Slove- formance schedule which will be nian and American food available posted at the hall. The slots will for purchase. Our bar will be well August Lipizzaner show for Region 5 members be filled on a first-come, first- stocked with some ethnic choices by TINA RIGLER (449) Lipizzaners have been called the sures about 15 hands, or just over 5 served basis. As in the past, there in addition to the traditional bever- SNPJ Region 5 Vice President finest riding horses in the world. They feet, and weighs between 1,100 and is no monetary compensation for ages available for purchase. CHICAGO — Join the members of are very intelligent, sociable horses 1,300 pounds. These horses are bred performing. A PA system will be There you have it! For a nominal SNPJ Region 5 on Saturday, Aug. with a robust and graceful form. Six at Lipica in Slovenia, in Austria, and provided. The hall also features a price, you’ll enjoy entertainment 25, as we visit Tempel Farms in Old families with 16 ancestors can be in the United States as riding and covered patio area for open jam- you can’t find just anywhere. We’ll Mill Creek, Ill., to see the Lipizzaner traced back to the early 18th century, show horses. ming outside. see you in September. horses. and their pedigrees read like those We are also seeking sidemen The Fontana Slovene Hall is Region 5 Vice President Tina of medieval royalty. The stables at (drummers and bass players, in located at 8425 Cypress Ave., Rigler will be selling tickets for this Lipica, Slovenia, display charts on particular) who care to donate their Fontana, CA 92335. For additional show, which are priced at $22 per each horse stall with complicated fig- talent. Of course, we welcome other information, contact Eric Wood person. Tickets are limited and will ures, dates and names like Maestoso instrumentalists as well. Again, by calling (909) 823-1953 or (909) be sold on a first-come, first-served Allegra and Neapolitano. contact Frank by phone or e-mail 996-2196. basis. To reserve your ticket, contact Surprisingly, Lipizzaners are not Tina Rigler at (630) 257-5051 or (708) white when they are born, but rather 257-8312. gray, bay or even chestnut in color. The CORRECTION The performance starts at 6 p.m. celebrated “imperial white” doesn’t In the “SNPJ Fraternal Honorees” feature that appeared on page 7 of and runs 90 minutes. Please let Tina develop until the horses are between the June 1, 2018, PROSVETA issue, Sis. Josephine Hravatic’s parents know if you are interested in taking 5 to 10 years old, when their hair loses were incorrectly identified. Josephine is the daughter of Andrew and a bus to the event from Lemont, Ill., its pigment. Agatha (Elsie) Dekleva. PROSVETA apologizes for the error. for an additional fee of $20. A fully mature Lipizzaner mea- Photo: www.lipica.org

PROSVETA Crossword Children’s Movies (#0818) by StatePoint Media ACROSS 53. Back talk 24. Parties 1. Savvy 55. “____ populi,” or 25. *Kung Fu-practicing 6. Churchill’s “so few” “voice of the people” animated mammal 9. Wolf in Mexico 57. *Mr. Miyagi’s forte 26. Squirrel’s stash 13. Type of closet 60. *“____ Life of Pets” 27. Mythological princess of Colchis 14. “____ to Joy” 63. Type of renewable energy 29. Small stream 15. Giverny Impressionist 64. Parental involvement org. 31. 2 aspirin, e.g. 16. Select by a vote 66. Have dinner at home 32. Football move, pl. 17. Craggy peak 68. Type of sweatshirt 33. Immature ovum 18. Eight voices 69. H+, e.g. 34. *Beauty’s true love 19. *Snow White’s posse 70. Spiral-horned antelope 36. Finned mammal 21. *Kevin, Stuart or Bob 71. Augments 38. Bingo-like game 23. *“Mr. ____body & Sherman” 72. *Jack Sparrow’s “yes” 42. Impulse transmitter 24. Fodder holder 73. Ruhr’s industrial center 45. Prayer beads 25. Dawber of “Mork & Mindy” 49. Gangster’s pistol 28. Maastricht Treaty (1992) DOWN 51. Between Paleocene currency 1. Steinful and Oligocene 30. Goldfinger’s henchman 2. *“Where the ____ Things Are” 54. Old photo color 35. They’re hidden up a sleeve? 3. All over again 56. Röntgen beams 37. TV’s ____ at Night 4. Summary 57. Crazy one 39. *“____ Got a Friend in Me” 5. Dinner’s main attraction 58. Medicinal succulent © StatePoint Media from “Toy Story” 6. Decomposes 59. Unit of angular measure, pl. 40. Lymph ____ 7. Big fuss 60. Like spirit in sane body 41. *E.T., e.g. 8. Manhattan Project physicist 61. Estimated arrivals 43. Arctic jaeger 9. Locus, pl. 62. Bathroom flooring 44. Dismal 10. On top of 63. Female pronoun 46. Muffin Man’s Drury ____ 11. “____ there, done that” 65. *Buzz or Woody 47. Unagi, pl. 12. Mel ____, Giant Hall-of-Famer 67. A Bobbsey twin 48. Not digital 15. Accompanied solo song 50. Word-of-mouth story 20. The animals of a region The solution to puzzle #0818 will 52. Actor’s domain 22. International Labor Org. run in the Sept. 3 issue. www.snpj.org • [email protected] PROSVETA August 1, 2018 5 Slovenefest now over, the Heritage Center anticipating National SNPJ Days by Kathy Paulenich (776) Committee will rest for a few shop, which is open from 1 to 5 SNPJ Heritage Center Committee weeks and then start planning for p.m. until the end of August. BOROUGH OF SNPJ, Pa. — next year. Please thank all of the We’re looking forward to the Slovenefest weekend is over for volunteers that you see throughout SNPJ Convention Aug. 12-13 and another year. We look forward to the year for their hard work and seeing the elected delegates. For this fun-filled weekend of polka dedication. It takes many people those who have never visited, our music and celebrating our Slove- to put on such a large event year gift shop will be open on Saturday, nian heritage all year long, and it’s after year. and possibly on Sunday. over in the blink of an eye. On behalf of the Heritage National SNPJ Days, our end- Although the weekend was too Center, I thank you for visiting of-summer celebration, is just hot and humid for many people, and making purchases in the gift around the corner, scheduled over at least it didn’t rain. Some may shop. We hope you enjoyed the Labor Day weekend, Aug. 31 and have stayed home in their air-con- presentations in the “Closer Look Sept. 1-2. The dance on Sunday, ditioned houses, but hopefully you at Slovenia” tent. We already have Sept. 2, will feature the Joe Grk- remembered that The Alpine Room some ideas for next year with hopes man Band and the Frank Stanger and Gostilna are air conditioned of more “hands on” programs for Orchestra. As part of the SNPJ Heritage Center’s “Closer Look at Slovenia” program held during and paid a visit to Slovenefest. guests to be involved in. Be sure Enjoy the rest of the summer – it Slovenefest, Heritage Center Committee member Sarah Louden coordinated a We on the Heritage Center to stop by on a Saturday at the gift goes by too fast! “sip-and-paint” segment focused on beekeeping and hive panel folk art. Cap off a summer of SNPJ The end of summer a busy time at Lodge 603 fun at National SNPJ Days by Jeannette Humphrey covered dish or two to share. been named Samsula. From remainder of 2018 and into Lodge 603 Photos will be taken at noon, their arrival, and after more next year. to help our Society celebrate NATIONAL SNPJ DAYS SAMSULA, Fla. — The SNPJ followed by the meal at 1 p.m. Slovenians found their way to Our Lodge hosted a very FROM PAGE 1 National SNPJ Days. Crowd- Lodge 603 Hall in Samsula Please notify family members Samsula, in 1926 SNPJ Lodge successful Fourth of July hearty breakfast before start- pleasing entertainment will is the place to be on Friday, of the reunion. The Luznar 603 was chartered and is still celebration chaired by Pauline ing your busy Sunday of Na- be performed by the Joe Aug. 3, for a spaghetti dinner family reunion takes place in operation today. Lockwood and her volunteers. tional SNPJ Days, including Grkman and Frank Stanger starting at 5 p.m. This dinner every two years. On Sept. 3, Lodge 603 will At dark, Pauline provided the the finals for the 2018 SNPJ orchestras, who will share the will benefit Youth Circle 57. The Luznars left their celebrate Labor Day with a fireworks display with the National Balina Tournament, stage from 2 to 8 p.m. Dinner will include a salad, homeland of Slovenia seeking fish fry starting at 12:30 p.m. assistance of Anthony Ford, which will be played start- Of course, it wouldn’t be garlic bread and dessert for a a better life here in the United Members are asked to bring a Asher Stein, Charley Sigler ing at 9 a.m., and the 2018 a picnic without games for $10 donation. States. They lived in Ohio, covered dish or two to share. and Alan Tomazin. Many National Beanbag Toss Tour- the children and the young- The Frank and Mary, and Pennsylvania and Maryland, Although the celebration is thanks to all who helped with nament, which will begin at at-heart, so the Fraternal John and Jennie Luznar fami- and read about farmland avail- open to the public, non-mem- our Independence Day cel- 2:30 p.m. Department is arranging lies will gather at the Lodge able in the State of Florida in bers will be asked to make a ebration. Pauline deserves a The entry forms for all activities during the National 603 Hall at 11 a.m. Saturday, Prosveta. They wanted to donation for the meal. big thank you for all the work of the national tournaments SNPJ Days picnic. Aug. 4, for a family reunion. be farmers, just like they had On Sept. 4, Lodge 603 and the donations she so will- played during Labor Day Bring the entire family to Chairman Bill Tomazin and been in Slovenia. members will enjoy a meal ingly made. weekend are available on the SNPJ Recreation Center Bill McDonald will be cook- In 1913-’14, the families at 6:30 p.m. prior to a meet- I’m looking forward to our website, www.snpj.org, to take part in the 2018 Na- ing chicken for the meal; those made their way to a commu- ing starting at 7 p.m. We will seeing all SNPJ delegates at or by contacting me at the tional SNPJ Days festivities. attending are asked to bring a nity in Florida which has since be discussing plans for the the Convention! Home Office. If you have any questions, A free dance is scheduled please contact me at the at the Heritage Pavilion on Home Office by phoning Sunday afternoon, and we in- 1-800-843-7675 or e-mailing Loyalites hosting a groovy Slovenestock in Aug. vite all members and friends [email protected]. by Daniella Volpe visit to Euclid to see good old in Kirtland, Ohio, at the polka focus on ’70s culture. Lodge 158 Lake Erie. Summer truly is picnics. Come support your So dust off your dancing EUCLID, Ohio — Hello all! the best time to catch up with local SNPJ Lodges, listen to shoes, put on your bell bottoms, The SNPJ Farm We here at Lodge 158 hope family and friends. We would some good music, and see all tune up that Volkswagen and that your summer is going well also like to wish Pat a happy of your friends. load in all of your friends for a 2018 Dance Schedule and you are enjoying the warm birthday on Aug. 18. The Loyalites picnic will groovy time with the Loyalites! SNPJ Farm, 10946 Heath Road, Kirtland, Ohio weather because before you Summer is also a good time be held Aug. 26 and will fea- Please keep an eye out know it, winter will be here. to sit outside, catch some rays ture the Don Wojtila Band in for more upcoming events off Chardon Road (Route 6), three miles east of Route 306 Lodge President Pat Nevar and listen to some polkas! We an event we’re calling “Slo- throughout the year from us For information phone (440) 256-3423 or (440) 461-6476 had a little fun in the sun when hope you all had the chance venestock.” This will be an as the Loyalites plan to keep she traveled down to Florida to to get out to Enon Valley, Pa., event you’ll tell your kids and you all really busy. And as Aug. 5 Spartans Lodge 576 Picnic 3 to 7 visit her daughter, Pam Plun- for the annual Slovenefest. If grandkids about for years to always, we fraternally send our Patty C & The Guys kett, along with a few relatives you didn’t, that’s O.K.; you come, and you won’t want to thoughts and prayers to our ail- Aug. 19 CAL Pasta Bake 3 to 7 in Bradenton and Sarasota. Just can always hear polkas every miss this tribute to polka music ing members and their families Ron Likovic & Friends a few weeks later, Pam paid a Sunday out at the SNPJ Farm past, present and future with a during these difficult times. Aug. 26 Loyalites Lodge 158 Picnic 3 to 7 Don Wojtila Orchestra (“Slovenestock” theme) Lodge 449 well represented by their young adults by TINA RIGLER Memorial Day services at the Lodge 449 Secretary/Treasurer end of May. Participating in Cicero, Ill. —­ Cicero the program were Lodge 449 50-Year Members Neighbors Lodge 449 met on members Edward Dabrowski August 2018 June 17 during the Father’s and Vince Rigler. Lodge 449 Day picnic held at St. Mary’s young adults Justin, Robert Lodge Member Lodge Member in Lemont, Ill. President Vince and Jason Rigler volunteered A01 Gary Lee Castellan 254 Elaine Skylar-Galayda Rigler conducted the meeting, to be part of the color guard FD4 Robert M. Jackson 274 Linda N. Bohl at which Secretary Tina Rigler and conducted a flag ceremony. FD4 Maureen A. Barcheski 274 Marilyn A. Jenkins read communications received Many Lodge members also at- 5 Jane J. Slejko 274 Yvonne Homler from the SNPJ Home Office tended this year’s Slovenefest 5 Jane K. Gerlica 277 Mary E. Cebak and gave the financial report. and Miss SNPJ Pageant. 5 William J. Lautar 355 Dorothy Prezioso Officers unable to make Members voted to purchase 6 Louis J. Dolinar 559 George Cecrle the meeting included Vice tickets for the Chicago Dis- 6 Joseph J. Dragan 576 Barbara J. Force President Meredith Maresh trict Federation dinner dance 6 Patricia K. Cooke 577 William A. Sustrich and auditors Justin Rigler, on Aug. 19 at the Slovenian 6 Joan C. Yeates 584 Harry C. Corwin Elena Maresh and Robert Catholic Center. Tickets will be The members of Lodge 449 hosted their June Lodge meeting 34 Veda J. Gregory 584 Sandra J. Haberlein Rigler due to their attendance distributed to Lodge members. during the Father’s Day picnic at St. Mary’s in Lemont, Ill. 41 Franklin O. Slifkey 584 Barry J. Smanz at the Young Adult Conference; The Lodge also purchased an Shane Miller, Lucas Stimach Justin Rigler who was elected 53 Denise M. Intihar 604 David P. Mehosky and Sergeant-at-Arms Elinore ad in the National Convention and Jason Rigler attended to attend this year’s National 53 Maxine F. Milosovich 604 Charlene A. Koeth Laben. President Rigler ap- program booklet. Members the Young Adult Conference, Convention as a young adult 89 Francis A. Yamber 626 George L. Radich pointed Jan Maresh as acting also decided to purchase Fan- where they made blankets to representative. 106 Judith K. Lange 686 Candace M. Deschane vice president and Tina Rigler nie Mae candy bars to sell as be distributed as this year’s Members enjoyed lunch at 138 Frances P. Iddings 715 Robert M. Fisher as acting sergeant-at-arms. a fund-raiser for the Lodge. service project. Congratula- the picnic, which turned out to 138 Richard A. Chesnik 729 Edward F. Horvat A discussion was held Young adult members Mer- tions to Meredith Maresh be a nice, warm day. The next 142 Jeffrey J. Potocnik 745 Mary A. Engstler regarding the Chicago Dis- edith Maresh, Justin Rigler, who was elected as next year’s scheduled Lodge 449 meeting 165 Leona Indof 749 Lillian M. Leddy trict Federation’s sponsored Elena Maresh, Robert Rigler, conference chairperson, and to will be held Sept. 17. 207 Richard K. Geordge 770 Donna J. Mackie 254 Albert Uchaker 771 Jane E. Page 60-Year Members Rec Center Cabin Renovation Donations August 2018 for the months of March-June 2018 Lodge Member Lodge Member SNPJ Lodge 564, Detroit...... $300 Joan Kmett (603), Matthews, N.C...... $30 The following donations were made 1 Robert W. Rinkus 584 Louis A. Sinko In memory of Frank Kmett in memory of Mary Cadez: 2 Wiley R. Payne 677 Kenneth F. Kowalski SNPJ Cleveland Athletic League...... $250 8 Robert E. Bechtold 715 Patricia A. Neff Karen & Ken Pintar (6), Bridgeville, Pa...... $25 James (Laurie), Ronald (Debbie) and 107 David E. Moody 715 Anthony J. Varlotta The Cadez Family (138), Strabane, Pa...... $250 In memory of Cynthia Paul Jeffrey (Marcy) Cadez (138), 138 Rosemary Wolf 721 Sam Bulat In memory of Cynthia Paul David, Peggy and Kristen Cushman (138), Canonsburg & Strabane, Pa...... $150 449 Edward B. Potokar 776 Grace Fabich Houston, Pa...... $25 Kathie Rheam, Patti Eckert, 559 Margaret R. Gorman SNPJ Lodge 138, Strabane, Pa...... $100 In memory of Carl William Fetcko Linda Tague and families (138), In memory of Angelo Vogrig David, Peggy and Kristen Cushman (138), Washington, Bethel Park & Freeport, Pa...... $100 70-Year Members SNPJ Lodge 518, Melvindale, Mich...... $50 Houston, Pa...... $25 Joseph (138) & Claire Progar, Pittsburgh...... $50 August 2018 In memory of Frank J. Tehovnik In memory of Frank Hlebak John & Carole (138) Pankas, Canonsburg, Pa....$50 Lodge Member Lodge Member SNPJ Trailer Court Association...... $50 David, Peggy and Kristen Cushman (138), 5 Helen M. Hrvatin 584 Lawrence Koschak Rick & Chris Hervol (138) and In memory of Gene Palmer Houston, Pa...... $25 Bill & Veronica Progar (138), 6 Evelyn M. Simone 584 Joe Debelak In memory of Cynthia Paul 126 Doris A. Peskan 721 Dorothy Baron Strabane & Houston, Pa...... $30 Jim & Lisa Novak (138), Upper St. Clair, Pa....$50 James & Monica Progar (138), Perryopolis, Pa....$20 559 Betty Nadvornik 723 John A. Vidergar Kenneth & Andrea Yarkosky (138), In memory of Frank Mavrich In memory of Angelo Vogrig Strabane, Pa...... $25 Jim & Lisa Novak (138), Upper St. Clair, Pa....$50 James & Monica Progar (138), Perryopolis, Pa....$20 Doris M. White (138), Canonsburg, Pa...... $20 80-Year Members In memory of Cynthia Paul In memory of Cynthia Paul August 2018 Frank & Vida (106) Kosir, McMurray, Pa...... $20 Megan (Gricar) Baker, Alex Baker and Amy Mavrich (138), Canonsburg, Pa...... $20 Lodge Member In memory of Eugene Palmer Agnes Bostjancic (138), Strabane, Pa...... $20 786 Mary Chagenovich Wyatt Baker (138), Marion, Pa...... $40 In memory of Angelo “Red” Vogrig David Marshall (603), Hendersonville, N.C...... $10 Amy Mavrich (138), Canonsburg, Pa...... $20 PROSVETA www.snpj.org • [email protected] 6 August 1, 2018 SNPJ fraternal sympathies Bro. Donald J. Soldo Golf Course and Scally’s Golf Pete Soldo. 25, 1921, in Avella, Pa., a Masonic Lodge 45, Syria of Pennsylvania. • Lodge 106 • Center leagues. He developed A blessing service was held daughter of the late Valentine Shriners Pittsburgh Lodge, Frank was a revered and many great friendships from for Bro. Soldo on March 28 at and Katherine Fortuna Boga- Scottish Rite of Washington- respected wrestling icon IMPERIAL, Pa. — The these leagues. After retire- Huntsman Funeral Home & tay. She was a 1939 graduate Greene County, Canonsburg throughout Pennsylvania. He members of Lodge 106 sadly ment, he worked at Moon Golf Cremation Services of Moon of Avel la H ig h Scho ol. I n 1945, Volunteer Fire Department coached at the former Scott announce the March, 21, 2018, Course as a starter and gave Twp. Interment followed in she married Steve Lebnick, and the Pennsylvania State Township High School from pa ssi ng of Bro. D ona ld J. Soldo, golf lessons at Scally’s Golf Resurrection Catholic Cem- who preceded her in death Firemen’s Association, where 1953 to 1955 and was head 87, of Moon Twp., Pa. Center for many years. etery, Moon Twp. in 1990. he served as state chaplain for wrestling coach at Chartiers- Bro. Soldo was born Sept. Surviving are his daughter, On behalf of the members The Lebnicks were actively many years. Houston High School from 27, 1930, in Bethel Park, Pa., Victoria King of Robinson of Lodge 106 and the Slovene engage d i n d a i r y fa r m i ng for 50 Bro. Coleman was very 1959 to 1965. He served as an a son of the late Charles and Twp., Pa.; four grandchildren, National Benefit Society, we years in the Glade Farms area active in the community. He assistant coach for two years Martha Soldo. He served his Christopher and Whitney Sol- offer our condolences to Bro. of Preston County, W.Va., until served on Canonsburg Coun- before becoming the head country in the U.S. Army do, and Marissa and Madison Soldo’s family, relatives and their retirement. Mary was a cil for many years, and was coach at California University during the Korean War, where King; a great-granddaughter, friends on their loss. supervisor with Monongahela active with many other social of Pennsylvania. He was the he earned a Purple Heart. He Arden Frediani; two brothers, Soil and Water Conservation and civic organizations. He greatest wrestling coach in was employed as the assistant Robert (Lucy) Soldo and John District. She was an avid gar- was a 2012 inductee of the California University history. golf pro at St. Clair Country Soldo; and several nieces and Bro. Michael Preseren dener who enjoyed traveling Washington-Greene County He is a member of seven Club, then as the head golf pro nephews. • Lodge 158 • and all aspects of the natural Chapter of the Pennsylvania halls of fame, including the at Montour Heights Country In addition to his parents, world. Sports Hall of Fame for his Lock Haven University Wres- Club, and then as a postal he was preceded in death by EUCLID, Ohio — The mem- In addition to her SNPJ boxing. tling Hall of Fame, Washing- worker for the Coraopolis/ his wife, Mary Jane (Lomaga) bers of Lodge 158 sadly an- membership, she was also a Surviving are his sons, ton-Greene County Chapter Moon Twp. Post Offices. Soldo in 2016; a son, Donald nounce the March 24, 2018, member of Salem Church of George R. (Tess) Coleman III of PA Sports Hall of Fame, He was an avid golfer, and J. Soldo Jr. in 1999; and three passing of Bro. Michael J. the Brethren in Bruceton Mills, and Shawn P. (fiancée Vicki PSAC Hall of Fame, South- loved being a part of the Moon brothers, Charles, George and P reseren, 103, of Mentor, Oh io, where she taught adult Sunday Charlton) Coleman, both of western PA Wrestling Hall of at the Louis Stokes VA Medical school for many years and Canonsburg; a brother, Harold Fame, PA Wrestling Coaches Center in Cleveland. He was served on various administra- “Buddy” (Fran) Coleman of Association Hall of Fame, Na- recognized as an Honorary tive church boards. Canonsburg; three grandchil- tional Wrestling Hall of Fame (outlived) SNPJ member in She is survived by a daugh- dren; two great-grandchildren; Pennsylvania Chapter, and March 2015. ter, Stephanie “Stevie” (Larry) a niece; a nephew; and a great- California University Athletic SNPJ Crossword Bro. Preseren was born Jan. Bayles of Alpine Lake, Terra niece. Hall of Fame. ROCK AND ROLL (#0718) solution 19, 1915, in Yukon, Pa., a son Alta, W.Va.; a son, John In addition to his parents, he In addition to 60 years of of the late Michael and Frances Michael (Diane) Lebnick of was predeceased by his wife, SNPJ membership, he was Preseren. He was employed at Waynesboro, Va.; a son-in-law, Darlene J. Hampson Coleman, also an active member of Our Chase Brass for many years, Michael Shuppe of Pickering- on Dec. 4, 2007. Lady of the Miraculous Medal and enjoyed dancing, reading, ton, Ohio; two grandchildren; A funeral service for Bro. Church in Meadowlands, Pa., exercising and gardening. and three great-grandchildren. Coleman was held April 14 in where he served as an usher for A proud U.S. Navy vet- In addition to her parents and Sollon Funeral and Cremation many years. He was involved eran, he shared many amazing husband, she was preceded in Services, Ltd., Canonsburg, in many local civic and social stories with his children and death by a daughter, Patricia celebrated by the Rev. Parkh- organizations, including the grandchildren. His values, Ann Shuppe; and a sister, Lil- ill, the Rev. Yohe and the Houston Independent Club and morals and work ethic were lian Bogatay Resnik. Rev. Fischer. Private burial Washington Country Club. He in keeping with so many great Services for Sis. Lebnick followed. enjoyed horse racing and had men and women who were part were held April 10 in Salem On behalf of the members owned race horses. of the “Greatest Generation.” Church of the Brethren, offici- of Lodge 138 and the Slovene Surviving are his wife, He is survived by his chil- ated by Pastor Donnie Savage. National Benefit Society, we Elizabeth J. Vulcano; sons dren, Rob (Cyndy) Preseren, Burial followed in Shady Grove extend our sympathies to Bro. Gerald (Rebecca) Yarkosky Kathleen (John) Neibecker, Cemetery, Bruceton Mills. Coleman’s family, relatives and Jr. of Houston, Frank (Susan) Sharon (Pete) Vuyancih, Mi- On behalf of the members friends on their loss. Vulcano Jr. of Houston, James chael (Melodie) Preseren and of Lodge 715 and the Slovene (Beth) Vulcano of Washington, Paul Preseren; 11 grandchil- National Benefit Society, we Pa., and Patsy Vulcano of dren; and 20 loving great- offer our condolences to Sis. Bro. Frank L. Vulcano Sr. Houston; daughter Deborah grandchildren. Lebnick’s family, relatives and • Lodge 138 • (William) Olson of Houston; He was preceded in death friends on their loss. brother Patsy Vulcano of New by h is wi fe, Fr a nc es “Jea n;” h is STRABANE, Pa. — The Orleans; sister Rosemary Vul- parents; four sisters, Frances, members of Lodge 138 sadly cano of McMurray, Pa.; eight Jean, Annie and Mary; and his Bro. George R. Coleman Jr. report a second recent loss with grandchildren; four great- brother, Herman. • Lodge 138 • the May 22, 2018, passing of grandchildren; and several DEATHS REPORTED Private family services Bro. Frank L. Vulcano, 89, of nieces and nephews. For the month of May 2018 were held March 28; interment STRABANE, Pa. — The Houston, Pa. In addition to his parents, DATE OF followed in All Souls Cem- members of Lodge 138 sadly Bro. Vulcano was born May he was preceded in death by LODGE NAME DEATH City-State etery, Chardon, Ohio. report the April 12, 2018, pass- 22, 1929, in Penowa, Pa., a three brothers, Rocco, Joseph FD4 Frances C. Filipovits 03-23-2018 North Las Vegas, Nev. On behalf of the members ing of Bro. George R. Coleman son of the late Pasquale and and Jack Vulcano; and a sister, 3 Helen Maljevac 09-14-2017 Central City, Pa. of Lodge 158 and the Slovene Jr., 76, of Canonsburg, Pa. Fliomena Donici Vulcano. He Theresa Zubert. 5 Frances E. Kovalsky 05-07-2018 Willowick, Ohio National Benefit Society, we Bro. Coleman was born graduated with the Chartiers A Mass of Christian Burial 6 Rosemary A. Serowik 01-17-2018 Bethel Park, Pa. offer our condolences to Bro. March 31, 1942, in Canon- High School Class of 1947 was celebrated for Bro. Vul- 8 Sharon L. Kovack 04-15-2018 Downers Grove, Ill. Preseren’s family, relatives and sburg, a son of George and and attended Lock Haven cano on May 26 in Our Lady of 31 Rose Dzurinda 12-14-2017 Streetsboro, Ohio friends on their loss. Geraldine Alderson Coleman. State College, where he was a the Miraculous Medal Church. 33 James M. Eliou 04-27-2018 Ambridge, Pa. He wa s a 196 0 g r a du at e of Ca n- championship wrestler, gradu- Interment followed in Forest onsburg High School and was ating in 1951 with a bachelor’s Lawn Gardens, Peters Twp., 53 Stanislav Schweiger 04-08-2018 Kirtland, Ohio a sergeant in the U.S. Army, degree in physical education. Pa., with full military rites 87 Kay G. Zele Legg 03-16-2018 Trenton, Ohio Sis. Mary B. Lebnick • Lodge 715 • proudly serving his country He furthered his education accorded by the Veterans of 106 Donald J. Soldo 03-21-2018 Moon Twp., Pa. as an Airborne Ranger. Prior and obtained a master’s degree Foreign Wars Post 191 Honor 106 Alice M. Riley 04-28-2018 Carnegie, Pa. UNIVERSAL, Pa. — The to his retirement, he worked from the University of Pitts- Guard. 107 Robert M. Hoeken 04-18-2018 Manchester, Mo. members of Lodge 715 sadly as hospital safety manager at burgh in 1955. On behalf of the members 138 Mary L. Cadez 04-22-2018 Strabane, Pa. announce the April 6, 2018, Mayview State Hospital. Bro. Vulcano proudly of Lodge 138 and the Slovene 138 Ann Skittle 12-18-2017 Canonsburg, Pa. passing of Sis. Mary Bar- In addition to 40 years of served his country in the U.S. National Benefit Society, we 138 Mike Skittle 01-06-2018 Canonsburg, Pa. bara (Bogatay) Lebnick, 96, of SNPJ membership, he was Marine Corps. Prior to his extend our sympathies to Bro. 138 Charlene R. Williams 05-07-2018 Moundsville, W.Va. Bruceton Mills, W.Va. also a member of Canonsburg retirement, he worked as a pro- Vulcano’s family, relatives and 138 Richard A. Miles 05-13-2018 Canonsburg, Pa. Sis. Lebnick was born Sept. United Presbyterian Church, fessor at California University friends on their loss. 142 Robert J. Planisek 04-26-2018 Mackinaw City, Mich. 142 John F. Walland 03-18-2018 Bluffton, S.C. 153 Michael Jurich 04-22-2018 Beaver Falls, Pa. 153 Dorothy A. Balog 04-28-2018 Youngstown, Ohio 158 Theresa Kocin 04-07-2018 Mentor, Ohio 158 Fred Nevar 03-27-2018 Euclid, Ohio PROSVETA 2018 Publication Dates 158 Alberta Zele 02-14-2018 Euclid, Ohio JANUARY 2018 MAY 2018 SEPTEMBER 2018 207 Sharkey M. Harrison 04-05-2018 Frenchtown, Mont. 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 1 207 Charles R. Smith 03-04-2018 Helena, Mont. 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 218 Rose Brewton 04-04-2018 Denver, Colo. 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 218 Wendy D. Yeager 01-21-2018 Commerce City, Colo. 225 Shirley L. Blansit 02-14-2018 Shawnee, Kan. 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 225 Anna W. Petrich 05-01-2018 Ames, Iowa 28 29 30 31 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 277 Robert J. Mikolich 02-03-2018 Struthers, Ohio 30 321 Albert J. Stanich 04-16-2018 Warren, Ohio FEBRUARY 2018 JUNE 2018 OCTOBER 2018 371 Mickey L. Breznikar 04-16-2018 Newcastle, Wash. 1 2 3 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 562 Marcella Simoncic 01-19-2018 Bridgeport, Ohio 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 577 Mary L. Penny 05-04-2018 Canon City, Colo. 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 581 Elizabeth Wehler 04-25-2018 Ridgway, Pa. 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 584 Dorothy M. Perkovich 03-07-2018 Chisholm, Minn. 25 26 27 28 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 28 29 30 31 584 Rosalie Toth 02-21-2018 Horicon, Wis. 603 Janet Aungst 03-21-2018 Coopersburg, Pa. 603 Helen M. Lauriha 04-07-2018 Spring Hill, Fla. MARCH 2018 JULY 2018 NOVEMBER 2018 604 Frances Ulle Durban 09-29-2017 Miami, Fla. 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 626 Marion D. O’Breza 05-11-2018 Barberton, Ohio 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 626 Gloria H. Poling 04-12-2017 Columbus, Ohio 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 643 Dorothy Mooney 01-01-2018 Monaca, Pa. 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 643 Julia M. Sherlock 05-30-2017 Westlake, Ohio 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 29 30 643 Joseph Niemczura Jr. 05-13-2018 Austintown, Ohio 715 Adrienne W. Ellis 02-14-2018 Pittsburgh, Pa. APRIL 2018 AUGUST 2018 DECEMBER 2018 715 Rosemarie Anthony 03-09-2018 New Castle, Pa. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 1 715 George M. Pivik III 02-25-2018 Pittsburgh, Pa. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 723 Gwendolyn Hubler 09-18-2017 Cedar Rapids, Iowa 749 Agatha Dimento 11-27-2011 Clifton Heights, Pa. 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 749 Olive Roseman 04-25-2018 Nazareth, Pa. 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 749 Richard L. Rowan 04-26-2018 Connellsville, Pa. 29 30 26 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 771 Kristen K. Crist 03-23-2018 Bessemer, Pa. 30 31 782 Jean T. Nuzzo 01-22-2018 Cheswick, Pa. Publication dates are highlighted in black boxes; deadline dates are circled. The deadline for submissions is noon 782 Eugene M. Palmer Jr. 03-11-2018 Beaver Falls, Pa. on the third Wednesday of each month, unless otherwise noted above or on the front page. Submissions may be KAREN A. PINTAR mailed to PROSVETA at 247 West Allegheny Road, Imperial, PA 15126; faxed to (724) 695-1555; e-mailed to National Secretary/COO [email protected]; or submitted via the Publications section of the SNPJ website, www.snpj.org. PROSVETA www.snpj.org • [email protected] August 1, 2018 7 SNPJ Young Adults spread warmth with tie-blankets SNPJ YOUNG ADULTS to clean up Route 108 while very cold during treatments Lodge 559; Cleveland Lodge FROM PAGE 1 the rest stayed back to get and a nice warm, soft blanket 576; Universal, Pa., Lodge to plan and act on things to busy making blankets. Last would be wonderful. This is 715; Aliquippa, Pa., Lodge ensure that SNPJ can continue year the young adults, with the how I got the idea to make 721; Yukon, Pa., Lodge 729; as the great fraternal organi- help of donations from SNPJ tie-blankets for this year’s Johnstown, Pa., Lodge 749; zation it is. I’d like to extend Lodges and members, put conference. These blankets Orange County, Calif., Lodge a big thank you to all of the together chemo care bags and take quite a bit of time to make, 786; Sarah Lutz; Zachary National Board members who distributed them to locations but the end result is a wonder- Stedeford; Laurie Lorenzato; welcomed me with the frater- around Western Pennsylvania. ful handmade blanket that is Kristen Cushman; the Troy nal spirit that embodies our We received many thank you perfect to snuggle with. Family; the Fajnor Family; the organization during my visits notes from patients who were Once again, the frater- Schlunt Family; and the Ohio to the SNPJ Home Office for touched and grateful for their nal members of our Society Fraternal Alliance for all of those meetings. You are all bags. stepped up to help the young their donations. SNPJ Young Adult Chairperson DARCY BIBLE [right] and wonderful and I appreciate all During my graduate stud- adults with this project. A big A special thank you goes out her sister, DANIELLE BRAND, both of whom are former Miss you do for the organization! ies, I became rather close thank you goes out to Sygan, to my sister, Danielle Brand, SNPJs, delivered blankets made by the 2018 YAC delegates This year the Young Adult with a professor who had been Pa., Lodge 6; Ambridge, Pa., for helping me plan, gather to a local hospital for patients undergoing chemo. Conference was a work week- undergoing chemo treatments. Lodge 33; Cleveland Lodge supplies, and select all of the 70 hand-tied fleece blankets best – had some fun! end, so on Saturday we focused I shared with her last year’s 53; Imperial, Pa., Lodge 106; solid and patterned prints for for male and female children We had some business to on the Adopt-A-Highway road chemo care bags project and Youngstown, Ohio, Lodge 153; each blanket. With all of the and adults. A handful of del- attend to at our Sunday morn- clean up and a tie-blanket proj- asked for her opinion or feed- Euclid, Ohio, Lodge 158; Bon monetary and fabric dona- egates volunteered to distribute ing meeting. We were joined ect. We sent a large group out back. She shared that she gets Air, Pa., Lodge 254; Chicago tions, we were able to make blankets to their local cancer by SNPJ National President treatment facilities, so blankets Joseph Evanish who shared went to patients in Cleveland, with us the responsibilities of th Chicago and all around West- the Young Adult Chairperson, Lodge 355 hosts 12 picnic at the SNPJ Farm ern Pennsylvania. From the as well as details about the bottom of my heart, I want to upcoming National Conven- by LEE JACKOPIN The young and old alike en- the grounds. It should be noted The bottom line is that thank everyone that had a part tion. From there, we elected Lodge 355 Secretary joyed throwing horseshoes and that Lodge picnics have helped we hope everyone had a fun in making this project a suc- our 2019 Young Adult Chair- FAIRPORT HARBOR, bean bags, swinging, and just keep the Farm going for 79 time and enjoyed the wonder- cess! It’s wonderful that we are person, Meredith Maresh, Ohio — Dober dan. On July walking around in the fresh years, but unfortunately, over ful Slovenian food, music, able to come together to spread and our delegates to serve the 8, Fairport Lodge 355 hosted country air. Guests also spent the years several Lodges have recreation, fraternalism and some of our fraternal love to young adults at the National their 12th consecutive picnic some time with their relatives had to drop their picnic dates. friendship. Na svidenje! others outside the organization. Convention. I know all of you at the SNPJ Farm in Kirtland, and friends talking and having Later in the afternoon, the will represent our group well. Ohio, and welcomed all SNPJ fun, and maybe meeting new young adults did a sweep of the All in all, it was another memb er s a nd supp or t er s for a n people. grounds to ensure there was no fabulous Young Adult Con- afternoon of good Slovenian Fairport Lodge 355 says litter left behind to keep our ference with a nice blend of food, music and recreation. a hearty hvala lepa (thank Rec Center beautiful. Once the productive accomplishments The Ladies Auxiliary pre- you) to all the patrons who at- work was done, we had a little and good times. Thank you pa re d del icious Sloven ia n fo o d tended including the Friends free time to enjoy the pool be- to all the young adults for the including roast beef and sau- of the Farm; Ladies Auxiliary fore getting ready for a dinner opportunity to serve as your sage dinners and sandwiches, members Ann Herpak, Lou dance in the North Pavilion. chairperson over the past as well as hot dogs, sides and Novak, June Slapnik, Marion While sharing laughs and year. It has been an absolute krofe. They served until 3:30 Slejko, Dick and Karen Tomsic, good times, making memories, pleasure, and I look forward p.m. and then our Lodge mem- Gerri Trebets and Vida Zak; and enjoying one another’s to seeing you all at a fraternal bers and friends took over. The gatekeeper Eleanor Eppley; company, we did what we do event soon! bar had the usual beverages the Bob Kravos Band with A number of volunteers at the SNPJ Farm helped the annual plus Laško beer. Bob Turcola, Ron Sluga and Al Lodge 355 summer picnic, held July 8, run smoothly. Slovenian music was pro- Bambic; Lodge 355 members vided by the exciting Bob Stan Baucher, Jean Fabian, Lee Kravos Band. They featured and Mary Ann Jackopin, Pat Still plenty of summer Cleveland-style polkas and Keever, Charlie Kohli, Frank waltzes plus contemporary Mahne, Laurel Modic, and music for the dancers and those Bob Zeitz; friends of Fairport fun at Imperial Lodge 106 who just enjoy listening. Many Lodge 355 including Fran of the latter brought lawn chairs Gaudio, Bertl Hoffman, Pat by Kevin Richards Saturday, Aug. 18. The entry and sat in the shade outside the Keever, Marija Konjicija and Lodge 106 fee is $5 per person, and the pavilion. Poppy Modic; and the Farm IMPERIAL, Pa. — Greet- tournament starts at 1 p.m. Slovenian recreation took Board volunteers who work ings from Imperial Lodge The SNPJ Lodge 106 Me- place at the three balina courts. during the week to maintain 106, where we continue to morial Golf Tournament will play bar bingo on the first and be played Saturday, Aug. 25, third Thursdays of the month. at Black Hawk Golf Course in Special early bird games start at Beaver Falls, Pa. You can enter Minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting 6:30 p.m.; regular games start at the club; the entry fee is $65 held Jan. 18, 2018, at the SNPJ Home Office, Imperial, Pa. at 7. Our kitchen is open dur- per golfer. Since we have an 8 ing bar bingo evenings. Don’t a.m. shotgun start, we ask that The meeting was called to order at 2 p.m. by Motion approved. outlook and strategy, and compliance issues. forget to stop by the club on the golfers arrive at the course by Chairman Clifford with Brothers Anderson and Reviewed the portfolio and transactions for The committee thanked the Wellington repre- first Tuesday of each month to 7:30. The entry fee includes Hervol joining by teleconference, and Brothers the period. sentatives for the presentation and ended the see bartender Shari and enjoy greens fees, prizes, door prizes Evanish and Lawrence in attendance. an evening of free jukebox. and dinner at the Lodge 106 Joined by phone conference at 2:15 p.m. with phone conference at 2:55 p.m. A motion was made by Bro. Hervol, second A “Seems Like Old Times” member party. You can golf Wellington Management Company representa- The date of the next meeting is to be deter- by Bro. Anderson, to approve the minutes of Dance featuring the Wally with the foursome of your tives Courtney Madden, Liz Kleinerman and mined. the Oct. 27, 2017, meeting. Motion approved. Merriman Group is scheduled choice, but competition teams Andrew Paone. A motion was made by Bro. Anderson, second Motion to adjourn at 3 p.m. by Bro. Hervol, in the Lodge 106 Imperial will be randomly drawn. The by Bro. Hervol, to approve the secretary’s (Na- Discussion and questions on capital markets second by Bro. Evanish. Motion approved. Room on Sunday, Aug. 5, from entry deadline is Aug. 11. review by Liz Kleinerman. 7 to 10 p.m. The kitchen will As mentioned, Lodge 106 tional Treasurer’s) report of bond purchases ROGER C. CLIFFORD Robert J. Lawrence and disposals for the fourth quarter of 2017. The committee reviewed portfolio performance, Chairman Secretary open at 5 p.m., offering a boun- will be hold a member picnic tiful buffet for $12. Admission on Saturday, Aug. 25, starting is $8 at the door. at 4 p.m. Food, door prizes, a Report of the Secretary for the period Oct. 1 through Dec. 31, 2017 Come join in the fun of a 50/50 drawing and music by DJ beanbag toss tournament on Ron Z will be offered. Purchases: Trade Date Security Description Coupon Yield Par Value Cost Maturity Date Rating 10/12/2017 American Univ DC 3.855% 3.860% $265,000 $265,000 10/01/2047 A+ 10/11/2017 Boeing Co 6.875% 3.720% 465,000 679,956 03/15/2039 A 74th SNPJ National Golf Tournament 11/09/2017 Buckeye Partner LP 4.125% 4.190% 570,000 567,167 12/01/2027 BBB- at Black Hawk Golf Course 10/11/2017 Caterpillar Inc 6.050% 3.700% 350,000 461,046 08/15/2036 A 10/11/2017 Commonwealth Edison 6.450% 3.800% 361,000 495,523 01/15/2038 A- 644 Blackhawk Rd., Beaver Falls, PA 15010 11/08/2017 FREMF 17-K69 B 3.726% 3.260% 110,000 112,246 10/25/2049 A Phone: (724) 843-5512 10/11/2017 Statoil ASA 5.100% 3.900% 450,000 531,495 08/17/2040 A+ Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018 8 a.m. Shotgun Start Sales or Full Calls: Disposal Date Security Description Coupon Yield Par Value Consideration Maturity Date Gain/Loss Individual Event 12/18/2017 Boston Properties LP 3.700% 3.740% $630,000 $630,000 11/15/2018 $212 12/28/2017 Virginia St Pub Bldg Auth 5.900% 4.590% 35,000 35,000 08/01/2030 (3,939) Name Lodge No. Various Transocean Inc 7.450% 6.450% 100,000 94,475 04/15/2027 (12,494) 1. ROBERT J. LAWRENCE Secretary, Finance Committee 2.

3. West Park 4. Home shares Team Event Name Lodge No. come due in 1. 2.

September 3. by RUDY PIVIK Lodge 257 4. CLEVELAND — The West Park Slovenian National Home Entry fees for team and individual events are $66 per member. closed its doors on Oct. 31, For individual event only, entry fee is $61 per member. Entry fee includes greens fees, golf cart, prize fund, 2017. The building and lot are lunch at the turn, a golfer’s meal in the dining room at the now for sale. All persons who SNPJ Recreation Center, and a drawing ticket for give-aways. have West Park Home certifi- Return this form, along with entry fees, to: cates or shares must turn them over to: Slovene National Benefit Society 247 West Allegheny Rd., Imperial, PA 15126 Mr. Jeff Sheehan Phone: 1-800-843-7675 9507 Larnder Ave., #2 Make checks payable to Cleveland, OH 44102 SNPJ ENTRY DEADLINE IS AUG. 24, 2018 Phone: (216) 651-0438 All members’ certificates The Home Office will verify all memberships.Complete tournament rules are available by contacting the SNPJ Fraternal Department, or shares must be turned in by 247 West Allegheny Road, Imperial, PA 15126. Sept. 30, 2018. PROSVETA www.snpj.org • [email protected] 8 August 1, 2018

Miss SNPJ 2019 ELIZABETH SMRDEL (158) co-Miss Activity 2019 KRISTINA HARTMAN (138) and co-Miss Activity 2019 KRISTINA HARTMAN (138) and with SNPJ National President/CEO Joseph C. Evanish co-Miss Activity 2019 ELIZABETH SMRDEL (158) co-Miss Activity 2019 ELIZABETH SMRDEL (158) with SNPJ National Secretary/COO Karen A. Pintar with SNPJ Region 5 Vice President Tina Rigler

Miss SNPJ elizabeth smrdel (158) co-Miss Activity kristina hartman (138) co-Miss Activity elizabeth smrdel (158) Miss Talent erin gee (257) Miss Fraternalism (41) Miss Talent 2019 ERIN GEE (257) Miss Fraternalism 2019 KATIE JO RASPOTNIK (41) katie jo raspotnik with SNPJ National Treasurer/CFO Robert J. Lawrence with SNPJ Region 4 Vice President Tracey Anderson Slovenefest weekend in July launches the reign of Miss SNPJ 2019 NEW MISS SNPJ Alyssa Urban (715), was announced Audit Committee Member Lou SNPJ, Kristina Hartman, by Region FROM PAGE 1 by Rick Hervol (138), a member of Novak (576). Region 5 Vice Presi- 2 Vice President Jim Curl. Finally, entire weekend had finally arrived: the SNPJ Finance Committee. SNPJ dent and Lodge 449 Secretary Tina SNPJ National Secretary Karen Pintar the announcement of our award win- National Treasurer Robert Lawrence Rigler then announced that Kristina opened the final envelope and an- ners. SNPJ Region 4 Vice President then introduced Erin Gee (257) as Hartman (138) and Elizabeth Smrdel nounced Elizabeth Smrdel as Miss Tracey Anderson (677) had the honor SNPJ Miss Talent 2019. (158) would share the title of co-Miss SNPJ 2019. of announcing that Katie Jo Raspot- Announcements for SNPJ Miss Activity 2019. I t ha n k a l l of ou r memb er s who sup - nik (41) was selected as SNPJ Miss Activity started with the introduc- Anticipation grew as the announce- ported the 62nd Miss SNPJ Pageant Fraternalism 2019. tion of the runner-up to SNPJ Miss ment of Miss SNPJ began with the and Slovenefest 2018. I’ll see you at The runner-up to Miss Talent, Activity, Alyssa Urban, by SNPJ introduction of the runner-up to Miss a fraternal event soon...

Miss SNPJ Miss Activity Miss Talent Miss Fraternalism Year Name Lodge Year Name Lodge Year Name Lodge Year Name Lodge Elizabeth 1957 Marlynn Turki 138 1957 Marianne Swiderski 137 1957 Valare Gorss 87 1969 Jane Gregorin 14 1958 Janet Snyder 36 1958 Genevieve Masser 564 1958 Anne Marie Galardy 715 1970 Kathy Kovacic 8 Smrdel 1959 Marie Tome 8 1959 Joyce Bence 564 1959 Marlene Lustik 764 1971 Margaret Rosko 643 1960 Patricia Urana 87 Miss SNPJ 2019 1960 Nancy Sleber 87 1960 Sandra Ozonich 288 1972 Margaret Rosko 643 1961 Judith Rebich 758 1961 Sandra Ogrin 14 1961 Margaret Peterlin 53 1973 Susan Stritar 14 1962 Janet Pollock 223 1962 Gail Nachtigal 604 1962 Patricia Schlarb 576 1974 Mary Sierputowski 576 Miss SNPJ 2019 ELIZABETH 1963 Janet Prevec 643 SMRDEL is a member of Lodge 1963 Ruth Butkovich 270 1963 Peggy Peterlin 53 1975 Kathy Hillman 254 1964 Elizabeth Highberger 87 1964 Lois Svoboda 715 158 in Euclid, Ohio. She is the 1964 Karen Solomon 87 1965 Joanne Janiga 769 1976 Susan Marisa 289 1965 Charlotte Bokal 142 daughter of Janet and Gary 1965 Elaine Kvartich 6 1966 Linda Kozick 615 1977 Lisa Standkowski 6 1966 Judy Ann Rebarich 277 Smrdel (158), and the grand- 1966 Nancy Skiba 615 1967 Linda Serro 87 1978 Kathleen Hlad 576 1967 Karen Turkovich 137 daughter of Marilyn (158) and 1967 Linda Serro 87 1968 Barbara Turkovich 137 1979 Patricia Derner 254 Martin Hulin, and the late Francina 1968 Paula Evans 262 1968 Barbara Turkovich 137 1969 Susan Sohacki 87 1980 Laurie Belvedere 33 and Ludwig Smrdel (126). 1969 Margaret Laurash 427 1969 Jane Gregorin 14 1970 Rosemarie Roginski 33 1981 Andrea Zupancic 769 1970 Pat Hlebak 604 Elizabeth graduated from Mentor 1970 Patricia Hlebak 604 1971 Carol Bokal 142 1982 Ann Marie Sternot 139 High School with the Community 1972 Denise Lamm 566 1971 Paula Kertis 87 1971 Carol Bokal 142 1983 Christine Ebelacker 782 Service Honor Cord. She was a 1973 Donna Wolf 142 1972 Linnette Lesko 566 1972 Denise Lamm 566 1984 Suzanne Chuberko 6 lettered member of the Fighting 1974 Michelle Volk 117 1973 Susan Stritar 14 1985 Susan R. Caroll 643 Cardinal Marching Band Color 1973 Linda Roginski 33 1975 Karen Klobucar 7 1974 Kathy Tokarcik 117 1986 Dawn Tatters 223 Guard and Rifle Line, and also 1974 Michelle Volk 117 1976 Maryann Morvetz 87 1975 Kathy Hillman 254 1987 Mary Ann Racic 723 participated in Winter Guard dur- 1975 Judy Pintar 6 1977 Justina Dabrowski 1 1976 Sharon Krofina 158 ing her senior year. 1976 Joyce Braddock 158 1978 Kathy Hlad 576 1977 Annette Gadusek 665 1988 Kathy Jo Lajevic 138 Throughout high school, Elizabeth 1977 Cheri Gottke 26 1979 Carol Morvetz 87 1978 Elaine Soldo 277 1989 Alicia Franchi 1 volunteered at the Lake Farm Park 1980 Donna Kravanja 117 1990 Lisa Vidergar 723 1978 Kathy Hlad 576 1979 Ann Renée Koval 153 where she worked various holiday 1981 Andrea Zupancic 769 Irene Schulman 8 1979 Carol Morvetz 87 1980 Valerie Stodolsky 87 functions and helped in the dairy 1982 Tracey Anderson 677 1980 Valerie Stodolsky 87 1981 Justina Dabrowski 449 1991 Marsha McVay 259 room. She volunteered as a flag 1983 Laura Vercheck 138 1981 Justina Dabrowski 449 1982 Ann Marie Sternot 139 1992 Renae Eorio 769 coach for youth and at various 1984 Beth Ann Prost 138 1982 Tracey Anderson 677 1983 LynnMarie Hrovat 576 Michelle Smidl 769 festivals, painting faces or running 1985 Joan Grabner 142 1983 Karen Kovach 142 1984 Suzanne Chuberko 6 1993 Kelli Blair 784 the children’s games. 1986 Julie Ann Podboy 138 1985 Jackie Morvetz 87 1994 Dierdre Kocjan 643 1984 Toni Trontel 262 1987 Mary Ann Racic 723 This fall, Elizabeth will start her 1986 Kathy Roginski 33 1995 Melissa Ann Snyder 776 1985 Jackie Morvetz 87 Jeanette Marie Hiti 576 senior year at Baldwin Wallace 1987 Dawn Meyer 147 1996 Shelby Tonti 138 1986 Kathy Roginski 33 1988 Kelly Vavrek 138 University where she is a public 1988 Gretchen Buday 153 1987 Mary Ann Racic 723 1989 Teresa Mlakar 723 1997 Stephanie Topolovec 689 relations major with a double 1989 Joni Marie Crotty 115 minor in marketing and arts man- 1988 Gretchen Buday 153 1990 Lisa Vidergar 723 1999 Kelly Lampel 289 1990 Irene Schulman 8 2000 Jacqueline Elk 391 agement. She participates in the 1989 Teresa Mlakar 723 1991 Melissa Lawrence 138 1991 Lisa M. Streck 5 2001 Kandace Kocjan 643 Baldwin Wallace Color Guard and 1990 Lisa Vidergar 723 Lisa M. Streck 5 1992 Anna Marie Klepec 643 1992 Anna Marie Klepec 643 2002 Erika Marline 314 the Marching Yellow Jackettes, 1991 Melissa Lawrence 138 and is a cheerleader for the men’s 1993 Stacey Apanaites 158 1993 Stacey Apanaites 158 2003 Caralynn Fejka 153 1992 Anna Marie Klepec 643 basketball team. 1994 Deirdre Kocjan 643 1994 Amy Powers 153 2004 Lindsay Snak 6 1993 Stacey Apanaites 158 1995 Amy Lynn Kobert 138 1995 Jennifer Skrajner 142 2005 Jacqueline Elk 391 She was recently inducted into 1994 Deirdre Kocjan 643 1996 Stephanie Fall 115 Gamma Sigma Alpha, a national 1996 Allison Engel 138 2006 Tandy Krajec 147 1995 Jennifer Skrajner 142 Angela Garzarelli 117 academic honor society, is a 1997 Ann Dolgan 576 2007 Monika Vidmar 559 1996 Allison Engel 138 1999 Carissa Pabian 138 1997 Stephanie Topolovec 689 member of the Arts Management 2008 Megan Reynolds 225 1997 Elizabeth Buchner 576 2000 Christine Wojtila 158 1999 Caralynn Fejka 153 Association, and serves on the ex- 2009 Danielle Brand 6 1999 Kelli Blair 784 2001 Kandace Kocjan 643 2000 Melanie Jo Smartnick 729 ecutive board for the Public Rela- 2010 Danielle Brand 6 2000 Christine Wojtila 158 2002 Veronica Vana 53 2001 Kandace Kocjan 643 tions Student Society of America. 2011 Selina Progar 138 2001 Kandace Kocjan 643 2003 Amanda Fordyce 5 2002 Veronica Vana 53 Elizabeth has been a member of 2012 Olivia Kamicker 721 2002 Carissa Pabian 138 Courtney Pabian 138 2003 Jessi Fields 225 Lodge 158 since birth and has 2004 Katherine Matas 614 2013 Amanda Couch 715 remained active through Christ- 2003 Amanda Fordyce 5 2004 Danica Kane 567 2005 Ashley Paul 138 2014 Alexandria Perdan 604 mas parties, Lodge picnics, and 2004 Courtney Pabian 138 2005 Faith Sadar 665 2006 Shannon Fetcko 138 2015 Nicole Vehar 138 participating in the Youth Circle 2005 Caralynn Fejka 153 2006 Rebecca Ehalt 715 2007 Kristen Cushman 138 2007 Jacqueline Denning 41 2016 Jennifer Provenza 216 2 bowling league. She currently 2006 Shannon Fetcko 138 2008 Kristy Zivkovich 158 serves Lodge 158 as a second- 2008 Kristy Zivkovich 158 2017 Elizabeth Hartman 138 2007 Darcy Brand 6 2009 Danielle Brand 6 term auditor and helps plan Lodge 2009 Brittney Zemko 643 2018 Meredith Maresh 449 2008 Kristy Zivkovich 158 Colleen Frank 158 activities. 2010 Cynthia Bober 138 2019 Katie Jo Raspotnik 41 2009 Brittney Zemko 643 2010 Kara Maruszak 53 Kara Maruszak 53 Elizabeth has served as a del- 2010 Kara Maruszak 53 2011 Ashley Russ 158 egate to the TEL Workshop and 2011 Selina Progar 138 2011 Selina Progar 138 Samantha Volpe 158 Young Adult Conference, and as 2012 Molly Kohler 153 2012 Nicole Wright 6 a counselor for Youth Roundup 2012 Danielle Brand 6 2013 Emily Hogan 6 2013 Kristen Cushman 138 2013 Amy Vogrig 138 and TEL. She has been visiting 2014 Megan Sinan 782 2014 Ashley Russ 158 2014 Ashley Russ 158 the SNPJ Recreation Center her 2015 Nicole Vehar 138 2015 Audrey Whetzell 225 entire life, and looks forward to 2015 Nicole Vehar 138 2016 Elizabeth Hartman 138 2016 Julie Rockwell 138 National Days, Fraternal Week- 2016 Julie Rockwell 138 2017 Alexis Keyes 138 2017 Elizabeth Hartman 138 end, Slovenefest and Family Week 2017 Elizabeth Hartman 138 2018 Daniella Volpe 158 Meredith Maresh 449 each year. She is also active at the 2018 Lauren Sebusch 576 2019 Kristina Hartman 138 2018 Katie Jo Raspotnik 41 Slovenian Society Home where 2019 Elizabeth Smrdel 158 Elizabeth Smrdel 158 2019 Erin Gee 257 she volunteers for a number of events.