Westmoreland Fed Pretty in Pink Remains Virtual in 2021 Annual

Your for News prosvetaOfficial Publication of the Slovene National Benefit Society In This Issue YEAR CXIV USPS: 448-080 TUESDAY, JUNE 1, 2021 ISSUE 6 ISSN: 1080-0263 Slovenia from the Source...... 3 SNPJ Fraternal Sympathies...... 4 Cleveland Consulate General hosting events to PROSVETA Crossword Puzzle...... 6 th briefly mark 30 anniversary of Slovenia’s independence Home Office schedule by Alenka Jerak your selfless actions and assistance to our home including Pennsylvania. for the July 4th holiday Consul General, Republic of Slovenia country in extremely difficult and uncertain On June 25, we will stream, via our Facebook CLEVELAND — Dear fellow compatriots, times, and to help speed up the international page and YouTube channel, an online event with IMPERIAL, Pa. — The SNPJ Home American friends, readers of PROSVETA, and recognition of our new nation. a short documentary (a generous contribution Office will be closed Monday, July 5, in all members of SNPJ: For this year’s jubilee, the Slovenian Consul- from RTV Slovenia) on the process of the for- celebration of Independence Day. Normal On June 25, the Republic of Slovenia will ate General in Cleveland is preparing a number mation of independent Slovenia. office hours, 8 a.m. until 5 p.m., will re- celebrate its 30th anniversary of independence. of events. Due to the current restrictions, the The second part of the presentation will be sume Tuesday, July 6. We wish all SNPJ We are proudly looking back to the process of celebration of Statehood Day on June 25 will devoted to video testimonies of representatives members and friends a happy and safe the formation of our nation, as well as SNPJ have to take place virtually, but we intend to of the Slovenian communities in Ohio, Illinois, Independence Day. members’ contribution to its recognition in the hold live events in the second half of September SEE SLOVENIAN INDEPENDENCE United States. Thank you, to each of you, for in six states within our consular jurisdiction, ON PAGE 5 Lodge 776 hosts meeting and dinner social in June BOROUGH OF SNPJ, Pa. — SNPJ Lodge 776 will hold a dinner social and regular meeting on Sunday, June 27, at the SNPJ Recreation Center starting at 2 p.m. Members planning to attend should make a reservation by contacting John Pierog at (330) 757-1369, Ed Snyder at (330) 952-0911, or Vonnie Dombrosky at (724) 336-6500 by June 20. VONNIE DOMBROSKY PERIODICAL MATERIAL Lodge 776 Recording Secretary

Share an e-mail address for Lodge 5 information CLEVELAND — Are you a member of SNPJ Lodge 5 or the former Lodge 566? Share your e-mail address for important messages from Lodge 5. You won’t want to miss any information and news as Lodge 5 switches to e-mail contacts with members. Call (216) 481-1379 with your e-mail ad- Following their potica baking session and drawings held in March, SNPJ Lodge 581 donated dress or drop a line to Lodge Secretary $300 to the Christian Food Bank of St. Marys, Pa. Pictured [from left] are John Troha, Karen Tomsic, 25571 Glenbrook Blvd., Marcia Klancer Bleggi, food bank representative Robert Luchini, Patricia MOORE Euclid, OH 44117. and John Moore. JOE VALENCIC Lodge 5 Vice President

SNPJ Lodge 581 March fundraiser Have you recommended Westmoreland a new member lately? benefits food bank in St. Marys, Pa. IMPERIAL, Pa. — Take advantage of Fed Pretty In SNPJ’s Recommender Program. Every by MARCIA KLANCER BLEGGI the cause. In addition to the Wildwoods menu, valid referral earns the recommender $10, Lodge 581 Secretary/Treasurer the polka music was excellent! A check for $300 plus an entry in the quarterly drawing ST. MARYS, Pa. — After baking 10 poticas was presented to Bob Luchini, a representative for a chance to win $100. Pay a visit to on March 12 and drawing them off on March of the Christian Food Bank in St. Marys. Pink remains the SNPJ website, snpj.org, to complete 14 at the North Central Pennsylvania Slovenian Lodge 581 is anxiously awaiting the applica- an online Recommender form and get a Polka Boosters dance, Lodge 581 raised $300 tions for the Jerry Troha Music Scholarships, head start on your reward. which was donated to the Christian Food Bank. established in memory of late Lodge Secretary/ virtual in 2021 The response was really amazing! Treasurer Jerry Troha who passed away at the The attendance at the dance was nearly 70, end of 2020. The scholarships were planned by LOIS DENNING (41) THE with many attending a Polka Boosters dance for Westmoreland Federation Treasurer SEE LODGE 581 DONATION the first time, and more than happy to support ON PAGE 5 IRWIN, Pa. — The year 2020 has proven DEADLINE not to be the best for all of us. Covid has af- fected us all in one way or another. Sadly, the The next two PROSVETA issue dates Westmoreland County Federation of SNPJ are July 1 and Aug. 2. All material must Lodges is canceling our yearly “Pretty In be received by noon on Monday, June COVID-19 forces cancellation Pink” fundraiser for 2021. 14, for the July 1 issue, and by Monday, However, the Federation is reaching out July 19, for the Aug. 2 issue. If you’re of Slovenefest in July 2021 virtually again for Pretty In Pink donations. concerned about making the deadline, We thank everyone for their contributions last send an e-mail to [email protected] or With regret, the SNPJ Recreation to produce the event our members and year – you made a difference in the lives of so submit your material via the publications Center announces the cancellation of friends have come to know and love. We many cancer patients during their treatments! area of our website, snpj.org. Slovenefest this year due to ongoing must continue to put the health and safety Today, we, the officers of the Westmore- public health concerns resulting from the of our members, attendees, performers, land Federation, are asking again for your COVID-19 pandemic. Slovenefest was volunteers and staff first. help. Your donations can bring groceries, gas scheduled to take place July 9-11, 2021, Given the logistics and work involved and household necessities to those in need at the SNPJ Recreation Center. in producing the festival, we had to make during their cancer treatments. While the number of Americans receiv- a decision sooner rather than later. Donations can be made to Westmoreland ing vaccinations is encouraging, ongoing Joseph C. Evanish, Chairman County Federation of SNPJ Lodges, c/o public health guidance makes it impossible SNPJ Recreation Center Committee Lois Denning, 40 Peters Rd., Greensburg, PA 15601. Annual Lodge 138 Duck Race back on the schedule in July

by KATIE MAVRICH GREEN Lodge 138 STRABANE, Pa. — The Duck Race at SNPJ Lodge 138 in Everett H. Musser Strabane is back on schedule for Saturday, July 17! Ducks, Born Dec. 4, 2020 available for $5 each, are currently on sale at the Lodge hall St. Marys, Pa., Lodge 581 or from several members. Photo submitted by Sis. Barb Bogolin (31) St. Marys Lodge 581 welcomes new Due to the pandemic, there will be no buffet served this A Reason to Celebrate member Everett Hayes Musser. Everett is year, but the kitchen will be open with a special menu for the son of Richard and Hannah Musser, purchase. Karl Lukitsch & Autobahn will perform starting In November, Sharon, Pa., Lodge 31 hosted a dinner to recognize members grandson of Todd and Cheryl Musser, at 6 p.m.; the ducks will start their journey down Chartiers who celebrated their SNPJ membership anniversaries in 2020. Pictured [from left] are 70-year member Sis. HELEN SCARMACK, 50-year member Sis. and great-grandson of Patricia and John Creek at 6:30. All CDC recommendations that are current DELORES NOVAK and 70-year member Sis. PATRICIA GOLUBICH. Each Moore (581). We welcome Everett to the the day of the event will be followed. received a floral arrangement presented by Lodge Secretary/Treasurer Barb Society and extend our best wishes to his We look forward to seeing everyone for the annual race! Bogolin. All Lodge members in attendance received a holiday arrangement. entire family. PROSVETA snpj.org • [email protected] 2 June 1, 2021 PROSVETA ENLIGHTENMENT New items soon available from the SNPJ Heritage Center (USPS 448-080) (ISSN 1080-0263) by Kathy Paulenich (776) potica, kranjska klobase, medene a learn Slovenian with word search Mark your calendar for opening SNPJ Heritage Center Director (honey), Cviček wine, rebula wine, puzzle book. Both of these books day on Saturday, June 5, from 1 to 5 The Official Publication of the BOROUGH OF SNPJ, Pa. — An- Teran wine, and čipka lace in red will sell for $12 each. p.m. The SNPJ Heritage Center will Slovene National other season is ready to start at the or blue. The price of our “Cook, Eat, be open every Saturday in June, July SNPJ Heritage Center! We are exited The socks are just being ordered, Slovenia” cookbook will be $32 as and August. Remember, the Heritage Benefit Society to open the season as we do have a so we hope to have them in the Gift of June 1. We had to increase the Center is a great place to visit if you 247 W. Allegheny Road couple of new items that might be of Shop by the June opening date. price because of the overseas ship- have never visited the SNPJ Recre- Imperial, PA 15126-9774 interest to all ages. However, the price hasn’t yet been ping costs. ation Center. Phone: (724) 695-1100 One new item that was suggested determined as we must see what the The Gift Shop shelves will be re- Stay safe, and be sure to get Toll-Free: to us is homemade in Slovenia. We shipping charges will be. stocked with some items that sold out vaccinated to keep your family and will have socks on sale for adults Our second new item is a begin- last year, such as cookies, chocolate friends safe. Hopefully we will have 1-800-843-7675 (THE SNPJ) in eight different Slovenian motifs: ner’s Slovenian word search book and bars, noodles and čevapčiči mix. a better summer than last year! Fax: (724) 695-1555 e-mail: [email protected] website: https://snpj.org Editor: Jay Sedmak Subscription rate is $8 per year for Recent release introduces non-SNPJ members in the United States (Fla. subscribers, please add 6 percent sales tax). Canadian and foreign subscriptions, $50 per year. Advertising Adamic to a new generation information available by contacting our office. Material concerning the official by Bob Rossi workings of the Slovene National Ben- Lodge 371 efit Society is given publication priority. CLE ELUM, Wash. — Older SNPJ Unsolicited manuscripts returned only if a self-addressed, stamped envelope members may remember Slovenian- is enclosed. American writer and activist Louis Adamic (1898-1951). He built a career Postmaster: Send all address changes to: as a writer in the 1920s, and by the PROSVETA, 247 W. Allegheny Rd., Imperial, PA 15126-9774 early 1930s he had achieved some re- (Published monthly) nown as a spokesperson for Slovenian- (Periodical postage paid at Imperial, Pa., Americans and the American-born and additional mailing office.) second-generation “new Americans.” Adamic sought to explain Yugo- SNPJ National Board slavia to people in the United States, and took it as his mission to expound Executive Committee: on democracy and pluralism. It is National President/CEO remarkable to consider today that Joseph C. Evanish Louis Adamic, the self-taught émigré National Secretary/COO intellectual and author, gained ac- Karen A. Pintar cess to President Roosevelt, Winston Louis Adamic (1898-1951) National Treasurer/CFO Churchill, and many of the great File photo. Robert J. Lawrence thinkers and most of the important us someone who understood plural- Correspondence received at: press of his day. He helped shape for- ism, diversity and the need to extend 247 West Allegheny Road eign policy and American perceptions democratic ideals into every facet Imperial, PA 15126-9774 of fascism during the Second World of life, and we were proud that he Office hours are Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. War. Cold War politics lessened his represented us. The controversies that to 5 p.m.; Fridays, 7:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. popular influence after the war, but in surrounded him the 1930s added to many ways he was prophetic. Adamic his appeal and filled the pages of the died tragically in 1951. Slovenian and American press. The Finance Committee: Bucknell University Professor author generally succeeds in fulfill- Robert Lawrence, Secretary John P. Enyeart has brought Louis ing his tasks and bringing Adamic’s Joseph C. Evanish Adamic into the present with his thinking into our present moment. Roger C. Clifford, Chairman – 568 recently-released “Death to Fascism: I have some arguments with the au- Lang Rd., Sewickley, PA 15143 Louis Adamic’s Fight for Democ- thor: He says that there was only really Kenneth Anderson – 2400 Derby Rd., Birmingham, MI 48009 racy.” We meet Adamic as a young one Adamic, while I see a young man and cynical writer distancing himself running from his past, and an older Richard Hervol – 183 Wylie Ave., Strabane, PA 15363 from his Slovenian and immigrant and wiser Adamic finding his roots. roots. We see him mature into a gifted And I think that Adamic received writer who authored “The Native’s good advice from SNPJ leaders that Audit Committee: From the archives Return,” once a standard work on I wish he had heeded. I also wish that Vincent Baselj – 1001 Grandview Ave., Greetings From the SNPJ Recreation Center Slovenian-Americans’ bookshelves, we had more insight into Adamic’s Apt. 903, Bridgeville, PA 15017 in Scenic Enon Valley, Pennsylvania other books, and hundreds of articles personal life. Joanna L. Baker – 301 Cactus Rd., that probed immigrant and American On the other hand, Adamic re- Gallup, NM 87301 Among the numerous items that have been stashed away in the SNPJ Publications Department over the years, this three-panel image identities. mained popular in Slovenia after los- is one of the most unique. Does it look familiar, perhaps stirring a Professor Enyeart spends much ing popularity here, and the author did Regional Vice Presidents: sense of nostalgia? If so, then you’ll recognize this image as a photo time on Adamic’s years of political a great job of using Slovenian sources. Region 1: Kenneth J. Zakraysek – 106 representation of the SNPJ Recreation Center in its early days. engagement, including critically The book is a bridge into Slovenian Queens Row, P.O. Box 137, Elton, PA examining his wins and losses. Our intellectual life in a sense. I hope 15934 More than simply a photo, however, this image graces the front of a postcard (yes, a real postcard) that was designed shortly after the SNPJ comes in for some mention, of that the book will introduce Louis Region 2: James L. Curl – 138 course; and Ivan Cankar, Ivan Molek Adamic to young people, and that we Barrington Dr., Oakdale, PA 15071 Recreation Center opened to SNPJ members and guests in 1967. The description on the rear of the postcard reads “S.N.P.J. Recreation and so many others who should be can again appreciate his great writing Region 3: Donald F. Srnick – 29254 familiar to our history come in for and further explore his ideas. Chardon Rd., Willoughby Hills, OH Center, R.D. 2, Martin Road, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania, 16120. 44092 340 Acres of beautifully wooded terrain with camping, motel & cabin mention as well. “Death to Fascism: Louis Adamic’s facilities. Planned programs, swimming, private lake, fishing and a The task of this book is to put Slov- Region 4: Tracey Anderson – 1014 Fight for Democracy” by John P. Edgewood Dr., Royal Oak, MI 48067 nine-hole par three golf course.” enstvo (Slovene spirit) and Adamic’s Enyeart. Working Class in American Yugoslavism into their proper per- Region 5: Justina Rigler – 1116 Berkley Though the golf course is long gone, and the center panel image of History Series. Urbana: University Ln., Lemont, IL 60439 the rear of the main building and pool now includes the Gostilna deck spectives, to bring Adamic’s ideas of Illinois Press, 2019. xii + 216 pp. Region 6: Fred Mlakar – 13592 and the Tiki Bar, the scenic beauty continues to thrive. And more than into the present, and to show how Available in paperback (ISBN 978- Onkayha Cir., Irvine, CA 92620 50 years later the Recreation Center remains the jewel of SNPJ relevant some of Adamic’s ideas are 0-252-08432-4) and hardcover (ISBN fraternal benefits. to the present day. We had amongst 978-0-252-0g4250-8).

SNPJ Recreation Center 270 Martin Road Support the Polka Hall of Fame at the August golf outing Enon Valley, PA 16120 (724) 336-5180 • fax (724) 336-6716 by Joe Wojtila (158) Toll-free: 1-877-767-5732 receives a sign for name recogni- provide polka camaraderie. Become Make a Donation: All donations Cleveland-Style Polka Hall of Fame website: www.snpjrec.com tion), provide items for the goodie a lifetime or High Note Society are graciously welcome! PHOF dona- e-mail: [email protected] CLEVELAND — The National bags, or donate a drawing basket to Member and receive a free limited- tions and memberships are 100 per- Cleveland-Style Polka Hall of Fame show your support of the Polka Hall edition “I got squeezed at the Polka cent tax deductible and make a perfect (PHOF) is swinging things off with of Fame. All sponsors and donors Hall of Fame” T-shirt or a “Polka gift or in-memory remembrance. a golf outing fundraiser at St. Denis will be acknowledged on-site, in the Fun-Raiser” CD. The benefits of being a PHOF Have something for Golf Club in Chardon, Ohio, on PHOF “Polka Focus” newsletter, on Join the High Note Society: Be- member include receiving “The Saturday, Aug. 21, with a shotgun the radio, and in the 2021 Awards come a member of the High Note Polka Focus” newsletter, voting for Up-and-Coming? start at 1 p.m. Show souvenir book. Society at the Bronze level of $250, the awards, free admission to the Lodge/Organization Enjoy a four-person scramble Golfers and sponsors can contact Silver Level of $500 and Gold Level annual Cleveland-Style Polka Hall outing with live polka music. The Joe Wojtila at (440) 487-0118 or Dave of $1,000 or more, and a personal- of Fame Appreciation Dance, and $100 per person entry fee includes Skrajner at (216) 401-8817. ized and engraved music note will discounts at the PHOF Gift Shop. 18 holes of golf and cart, beverages The purpose of the National Cleve- be placed on the PHOF High Note PHOF members help preserve the Slo- Type of Event provided on the course, a hot dog land-Style Polka Hall of Fame is to Society Wall in the PHOF Museum. venian culture and polka history, and lunch, a barbeque rib and pulled pork preserve the polka legacy through its The High Note Society also includes support good-time polka music. dinner, drawing prizes, golfer goodie museum, annual award show, events a PHOF lifetime membership. For additional membership infor- Site bags, prizes for the winners – and and promotion. Become a Lifetime Member: Pay mation, contact PHOF Membership lots of fun! The PHOF is conducting a mem- a one-time donation of $150. Chairman Joe Wojtila at (440) 487- Make a donation from the heart by bership drive through July 15 to Annual Membership: Pay yearly 0118 or e-mail PHOFmembership@ If a concert or dance, who is sponsoring a hole (each hole sponsor increase present-day awareness and dues of $18. gmail.com. performing?

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A look at events planned by the Slovene National Benefit Society Phone ( ) • JULY 23-25...... SNPJ Young Adult Conference at • AUG. 1-7...... Family Week at the SNPJ Recre- • SEPT. 19...... SNPJ Lodge 643 Fall Dance at the SNPJ Recreation Center, Borough of ation Center, Borough of SNPJ, Pa. For Rolling Mills Lounge (formerly Kuz- Complete and return to: SNPJ, Pa. For registration and additional details phone the Recreation Center man’s), 1025 S. State St. in Girard, PROSVETA event details contact the SNPJ Home toll-free at 1-877-767-5732. Registration Ohio; $10 donation. Music by the Frank 247 W. Allegheny Road Office by phoning 1-800-843-7675 or forms available online at snpj.org. The Stanger Band from 3 to 7 p.m. For more Imperial, PA 15126-9774 e-mail: [email protected] e-mailing [email protected]. registration deadline is July 1. information contact Ray Kovac at (330) 824-2154. snpj.org • [email protected] PROSVETA June 1, 2021 3

osk on Vegova St., in the city’s academic Slovenska potica now quarter, had also gone unnoticed for protected within the EU from the some time. People walked past it without source realizing that it was a Plečnik design. David C. Ely, CPIA BRUSSELS, Belgium (STA) — Slo- SNPJ Sales Director After years of waiting and having been venska potica, a rich traditional cake forgotten, the kiosk was revived in April. made of a special dough and filling, has 17.2 million ($20.69 million). The aim is to not only preserve Plečnik’s been protected with the EU’s traditional Currently the most powerful super- legacy, but above all to promote a culture specialities guaranteed label. While not computer in Slovenia, Vega was set up of reading and create a new literary Don’t skimp on life geographically limited to Slovenia, the as part of the national project to upgrade center in Ljubljana; while bringing the cakes sold as “Slovenian potica” must be both the EU’s research infrastructure city closer to the spheres of architecture, certified for their shape and ingredients. and EuroHPC, a public-private partner- art, science and culture, and developing insurance coverage Slovenska potica will have to meet ship for European high-performance a vibrant city atmosphere. standards of dough, fillings and shape. computing. Matevž Granda, art director for ife insurance is essential if there’s someone you The potica can have five different tra- Vega is based at the Institute of In- Outsider magazine, says that modern care about who would suffer if you and your financial ditional fillings (walnuts, walnuts and formation Science (IZUM), and IZUM news agents no longer focus on selling contributions were no longer in the picture. This could raisins, raisins, tarragon, or tarragon director Aleš Bošnjak said there were newspapers. “We want to provide kiosks Linclude a spouse, children, disabled family members, aging and cottage cheese), must be baked in a currently only 13 countries in the world for news agents with a new function. The parents, or anyone else who depends on your earnings round pan to produce a hole in the middle, with more powerful supercomputers. aim is to not only sell magazines, but to make ends meet. and must have a minimum diameter of “Our supercomputing power is just also create a space for various events... There are several different types of life insurance, but 14 centimeters (5.5 inches). behind that of the UK and ahead of to stimulate debates and different views, what they all have in common is that they pay cash to All producers who want to make the Russia’s,” University of Maribor Vice revitalize public life and create spontane- your loved ones in the event you pass away. This lets your protected Slovenska potica will have Dean Zoran Ren said during the online ity in the city,” he explained. nearest and dearest remain on firm financial ground even to obtain a certificate; others can con­ inauguration. Through small public events, Outsid- though your earnings have stopped. tinue selling the cakes labeled simply as The Vega supercomputer is named er, a media outlet focused on architecture, From the mortgage to childcare costs to the weekly “potica” or as “orehova potica/walnut after Jurij Vega, the 18th-century Slove- culture and society, aims to reach out grocery haul, you already know that life comes with many potica,” etc. nian mathematician and physicist. The to passersby and raise awareness of the expenses. We all do so much to take care of our loved Announcement of the protected sta- project was co-funded by the EU from the importance of Ljubljana’s art and culture. ones in the here and now, but many people don’t consider tus was published in the EU’s Official European Regional Development Fund, “In the past year we have all retreated how those left behind would manage if the unthinkable Journal in late April. by the Slovenian Ministry of Edu­cation into our screens. But this kiosk is physi- were to happen. Slovenian Agriculture Minister Jože and Science, and by EuroHPC. cal; it encourages physical con­tact – from Over the years I’ve heard from countless people who Podgoršek said he was very proud that Along with Slovenia, the seven other the gesture of coming into town and were extremely grateful to have a financial lifeline in the as Slovenia’s traditional cake, potica EU high-performance computing centers buying a newspaper, which is the only form of life insurance. And I’ve sadly also heard from those will help enhance the country’s profile will be located in Bulgaria, the Czech thing that can save news agents and who didn’t have life insurance to rely on when a breadwin- abroad. “Slovenian cuisine has a very Republic, Finland, Italy, Luxembourg, newspapers, to encouraging socializing, ner passed away. rich tradition. Slovenian food has its Portugal and Spain. face-to-face conversations, and real life own identity, which is reflected by the As a rule of the thumb, it’s a good idea to touch base that moves away from the virtual,” said EU-level protection. Potica is definitely a with your life insurance agent at least once a year or Outsider editor-in-chief Nina Granda. food that best symbol­izes a festive menu whenever a life change happens. A life insurance review In the short time since its opening, the for Slovenians,” he wrote. will help ensure your coverage is at the proper level to kiosk has attracted a number of curious An application to protect Slovenska Tolmin recalling poet protect your loved ones. Life insurance often needs to be visitors, young and old alike. Due to the potica was submitted to the Agriculture adjusted after a big change like getting married, having Dante’s 14th century visit proximity of important national institu- Ministry by several agriculture, food- tions, as well as the Faculty of Architec- a baby, starting a business, retiring and more. In these process­ing, commerce and small busi- TOLMIN (STA) — Tolmin, a north- kinds of instances, you’ll want to schedule a life insurance ture and the Chamber of Architecture ness organizations in 2017. The ministry western Slovenian town near the border and Spatial Planning, a large number review with your agent as soon as possible. protected the cake at the national level with Italy, will join this year’s events There are many reasons to consider life insurance. The of people of different generations walk that same year, and submitted an ap- marking the 700th anniversary of Italian along the street every day. good news is that getting life insurance is simpler and more plication for protection to the European poet Dante Alighieri’s death by remem- affordable than most people think. One of the best ways is Commission in early 2018. bering his alleged visit to the area in 1319 to work with a licensed insurance agent Austria objected to Slovenia’s plans, at the invitation of Aquileia patriarch who can walk you through the entire arguing it wanted to protect its producers Pagano della Torre. process. You can also work directly with that make cakes with similar names, such The alleged visit by Dante (1265-1321) Slovenian Olympic torch an insurance company. as potize and putize. Slovenia and Aus- will be marked by a memorial board, and Give SNPJ a call today at 1-800-843- tria then reached a deal allowing Austrian the poet will also be re­membered as part visiting all municipalities 7675 to schedule a time to complete a producers to continue using these names of an exhibition that will open in June, LJUBLJANA (STA) — From May 3 free review of your current life insurance since the goal of the Slovenian bid was arranged at the Tolmin Museum. through July 23, the Slovenian Olympic needs. to protect the name “Slovenska potica,” The exhibition will focus on three torch is passing through all Slovenian not potica or any other derivatives. castles from the area, including the municipalities as some 5,000 runners A ministry representative said that Kozlov Rob (Goat’s Edge) castle, where carry the symbol of the Olympic Games potica had a special place in Slovenian Dante supposedly stayed, museum throughout the 81-day span leading up to cuisine, and that as a Slovenian spe­ciality director Damjana Fortunat Černilogar the start of the Summer Olympic Games SNPJ Loyalty Annuities it is almost a national symbol. Potica is told the press. in Tokyo. made in all Slovenian regions, though “It’s interesting that the legend of The Slovenian Olympic Committee Your loyalty with SNPJ is now being rewarded! varying in name, filling, type of dough, Dante’s visit has appeared in written organized the relay in conjunction with Contact the SNPJ Home Office at 1-800-843-7675 and shape. More than 100 various types texts since the 16th century, although the police, and Slovenian sports fans have and open your new SNPJ Loyalty Annuity TODAY! of potica have been recognized. its interpretations have differed. Various been urged to monitor its progress online authors have tried to prove that this was Loyalty 8 Annuity Loyalty 5 Annuity given that pandemic restrictions remain not the case, or that the text is accurate, in place, the orga­nizers announced in 8-year surrender period 5-year surrender period but we don’t have any written record mid-April. 3.25% first-year guarantee rate 2.75% first-year guarantee rate about the visit,” Černilogar explained. for new money for new money Bogdan Gabrovec, the chairman of A second Lipizzaner bid A memorial board will be set up in 2.75% in years two through eight 2.50% in year two and after the Slovenian Olympic Committee, ex- front of the cave that Dante visited and 2.50% in year nine and after 3.25% first-year guarantee rate for UNESCO heritage list plained that the goal was “to transport 3.75% first-year guarantee rate for conversions of existing which supposedly inspired his vision the Olympic spirit into all Slovenian for conversions of existing SNPJ annuities LJUBLJANA (STA) — Following of what Hell would look like in his localities.” Gabrovec said all but two of SNPJ annuities the nomination of beekeeping for the masterpiece “Divine Comedy.” The Slovenia’s 212 mayors were thrilled with board will present new facts about the * No fees attached to either Loyalty Annuity UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage the idea despite the restrictions currently * Rates not guaranteed after the first year List in March, Slovenia renewed its Zadlaška Cave, which is also known as in place, adding that the situation may * 2.0% guaranteed minimum nomination of Lipizzaner horse breed- Dante’s Cave; about its mythology; and improve so that some events and gather- * IRAs/Roth IRA /non-qualified eligible ing, which it initially filed in 2020 on about the legend of Dante’s visit, which ings may be held in person. behalf of eight countries that maintain has neither been confirmed nor rejected. The torch, made of recycled steel and Slovene National Benefit Society this tradition. Dante is said to have been invited to Slovenian beechwood, was launched 247 West Allegheny Road • Imperial, PA • 15126 A new submission was required be- the area by della Torre in 1319, just two from the town of Bovec on May 3 1-800-843-7675 • www.snpj.org cause the original nomination will not be years before his death while in exile, and will fin­ish its journey in Ravne up for review this December due to the and to have stayed in the castle at Koz- na Koroškem, where it was forged, on number of nominations submitted last lov Rob above Tolmin. After this area July 23, the day the Olympic Games are year. For the Lipizzaners to be considered of Slovenia came under Italy following sched­uled to open. in the 2022 cycle, the nomination had to WWI, Italians set up a memorial plaque be re-filed. to Dante in front of the cave, and later a Like last year, the nomination was monument in Tolmin. The plaque is now made by Slovenia on behalf of itself, housed at the Tolmin Museum. along with Austria, Bosnia-Herzego- Tolmin municipality representative Ljubljana Zoo welcomes vina, Croatia, Hungary, Italy, Romania Matej Kavčič said the idea for Tolmin the arrival of newcomers and Slovakia. to join the Dante celebrations came from The Slovenian Culture Ministry its Italian twin town of Vicchio, near LJUBLJANA (STA) — The Ljubljana announced in a press release that the Florence. The two towns are marking 40 Zoo has welcomed a newcomer to its nomination included a broad spectrum of years of being twinned, so the Tolmin midst as a chimpanzee named Tai was cultural and social practices, knowledge municipality decided to erect a bilingual born in mid-January. The zoo has also re- and skills, as well as oral traditions, cel- memorial in front of Dante’s Cave. cently welcomed the arrivals of newborn A CENTURY ebrations and equestrian sports related crested geckos, black-tufted marmosets in the making to Lipizzaner breeding. (a species of New World monkeys), kan- The Lipizzaner has held a symbolic garoos and meerkats. Proud of your SNPJ membership? Then you role in all eight countries for centuries. Tai, the newborn chimp, was named owe it to yourself to delve deeper into SNPJ In Ljubljana, a Plečnik history through the pages of An Inspired Journey It is the symbol of many communi­ties after the national park in Ivory Coast — The SNPJ Story: The First One Hundred Years and a central part of local celebrations. structure finds new life where endangered West African chim- of the Slovene National Benefit Society. panzees live. Tai is expected to be This richly-illustrated chronicle of SNPJ LJUBLJANA (STA) — On Vegova able to ride on his mother’s back by history compiled and written by SNPJ Pub- Street in Ljubljana, between the National mid-summer, the zoo wrote in a press lications Editor Jay Sedmak is now available and University Library build­ing and the release. for purchase. With Vega, Slovenia now Krizanke Outdoor Theatre, stands a The zoo has invited visitors to come $15.00 each — plus $2.50 s/h a supercomputing center small, rather minimalistic construction, a see the newcomers, but has asked them add $1 shipping for each additional copy ordered brick cylinder about three meters (10 feet) not to disturb the animal families by MARIBOR (STA) — The Vega super- tall covered by a simple flat roof. The knocking on the glass or using flash RETURN THIS ORDER FORM TO computer was formally launched in structure was designed by Jože Plečnik photography. Animal feeding is also not Slovene National Benefit Society Maribor on April 20, land­ing Slovenia in the first half of the 20th century. allowed due to the risk of transmitting 247 West Allegheny Road • Imperial, PA 15126-9774 on the global map of computer super It is one of the three kiosks in Lju- infections. “Since animals can also catch powers. Slovenia is now home to the bljana that represent the legacy of the the novel Coronavirus or other diseases, Name______first of a series of eight planned high- famous architect. One stands near the it is recom­mended that visitors wear face performance computing (HPC) centers Triple Bridge and is still used by vendors masks outdoors as well, especially when Address______in the EU. selling newspapers, tobacco and other visiting the monkeys,” zoo representa- City/State/Zip______Vega is a 6.9 petaflops supercom- odds and ends; a second, in Hrvatski Trg tives urged. puter – which means it can complete near the UKC Ljubljana Medical Center, Number of copies______The articles comprising this feature have 6.9 million billion computing operations sits abandoned. been reprinted with permission from the Payment in full must accompany all orders. Make checks payable to SNPJ. per second – with a price tag of EUR A hybrid kiosk-poster column, the ki- Slovenian Press Agency (STA). Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery. PROSVETA snpj.org • [email protected] 4 June 1, 2021 SNPJ fraternal sympathies Bro. Rudolph Vuksinick Jr. in Mitchell Funeral Home, and influences of Slovenian at Mitchell Funeral Home, offer our condolences to Sis. Bro. Thomas A. Sedmak • Lodge 113 • Price. Burial followed in the immigrants who had settled Price. Burial followed in the Purk’s family, relatives and • Lodge 87 • Austrian Central Cemetery in there not so long before. Austrian Central Cemetery in friends on their loss. PRICE, Utah — The Vuk- Spring Glen. In about 1956, Mildred and Spring Glen. HERMINIE, Pa. — The sinick family and the members On behalf of the members Rudy moved from their home On behalf of the members members of Lodge 87 sadly of Lodge 113 sadly report the of Lodge 113 and the Slovene in Spring Glen, affectionately of Lodge 113 and the Slovene Bro. Albert J. Celio report the April 15, 2021, Jan. 23, 2021, passing of Bro. National Benefit Society, we referred to as the “two-room- National Benefit Society, we passing of Bro. Thomas A. Rudolph Vuksinick Jr., 91, at offer our sympathies to Bro. shack,” into their new home extend our condolences to Sis. • Lodge 138 • Sedmak, 77, of Jefferson, home with his family. Vuksinick’s family, relatives in Spring Glen. This was a Vuksinick’s family, relatives STRABANE, Pa. — The Pa., in Washington Hospital, Bro. Vuksinick was born and friends on their loss. significant improvement as, and friends on their loss. members of Lodge 138 sadly Washington, Pa. July 25, 1929, in Royal, Utah, among other things, the new report a second recent loss with Bro. Sedmak was born to the late Rudolph and Annie house had an indoor “water the April 7, 2021, passing of Nov. 23, 1943, in Waynesburg, Sterlekar Vuksinick. He was Sis. Mildred Vuksinick closet.” She loved the house, Sis. Beverly D. Purk Bro. Albert J. Celio, 84, at his Pa., a son of the late Anthony the youngest of two children • Lodge 113 • she loved the new twin tub and home in Strabane. and Josephine Sedmak. He and was preceded in death by the Dexter washing machine in • Lodge 138 • Bro. Celio was born March was a graduate of the former his sister, Elsie. PRICE, Utah — The Vuk- the basement, and she loved STRABANE, Pa. — The 6, 1937, in Canonsburg, Pa., a Cumberland Township High Rudy grew up in the Royal sinick family and the members the five-wire clothesline in members of Lodge 138 sadly son of the late Raffaele and School, now known as Car- and Castle Gate coal camps, of Lodge 113 sadly report the the yard. report the March 15, 2021, Giovinia Teti Celio. He was michaels Area, and served his and later Spring Glen, Utah. Feb. 19, 2021, passing of loving Very reluctantly, in 1962, passing of Sis. Beverly D. the owner/operator of Albert country in the U.S. Air Force He joined the Army at age 16. mother, grandmother, aunt and she left her home when Rudy’s Purk, 73, of Canonsburg, Pa., J. Celio Heating & Cooling in in Iceland. When his age was discovered, friend Sis. Mildred (Haycock) desire to make a better living in Bradenton, Fla. Strabane for many years. He Tom started working at he was sent back to Utah where Vuksinick, 91. for his family meant a move Sis. Purk was born March was dedicated to and loved Nemacolin Mine, and retired he graduated from Carbon Sis. Vuksinick was born from Spring Glen to Provo, 23, 1947, in Uniontown, Pa., his work. from Cumberland Mine. High. June 27, 1929, in Spring Glen, Utah. a daughter of the late Fred E. A 59-year SNPJ Lodge 138 A 61-year SNPJ member, Rudy met his future wife Utah, to Thomas and Phoebe They eventually bought Howarth and Dora P. Fleming member, he was also a member he was also a proud member when his family moved from Bellows Haycock. She was the a new home in Orem, Utah, Howarth. She was also the step- of St. Oscar Romero Parish. of the United Mine Workers Royal to Spring Glen, both youngest of 11 children, only which became a gathering daughter of Shirley McDonald Surviving are his two sis- of America, the NRA-Life, then age 14. He knew when eight of whom lived to adult- place for family and friends Howarth. She retired from ters, Antoinette Liberatore of the American Trap Asso- he saw her walk out of the hood, and was the last member for the next 45-plus years, until Western Center and formerly Canonsburg and Jean Lucas ciation, and the Waynesburg school doors that she was the of her family to pass. age and failing health made it worked at the SNPJ Lodge 138 of McMurray, Pa.; his brother, Sportsman Association. He one. He was smitten with his She was born and grew up impossible to carry on. Even Club in Strabane. Richard P. (Marilyn) Celio of belonged to the Mather Chris- “Little Englishman” and they in the family’s two-bedroom then, the home was frequently In addition to her SNPJ Scott Twp., Pa.; two grandchil- tian Church. married six years later, on May home on Haycock Lane in visited by family and the many membership, she was a long- dren, Alicia and Hayley; his He loved his family and his 13, 1949. Rudy and Mildred Spring Glen, where she was friends who were always wel- time member of Canonsburg great-grandson, Anthony; and pets, and enjoyed shopping had five children. raised along with her four come there. United Presbyterian Church, several nieces and nephews. with his wife, Joanne. After finishing vocational brothers and three sisters. At Mildred was petite but where she served as a lay wor- In addition to his parents, he On Feb. 11, 1977, he mar- school, Rudy worked as a the time of her birth her mother strong, both mentally and ship leader. was preceded in death by his ried Joanne Tennant Sedmak, mechanic for the Castle Gate was 45 and her father was 49. physically. She dealt with the Her husband, Robert Purk, wife, Dorothy Moze Celio; his who survives. Also surviving Mine. Never satisfied with She graduated from Carbon hardships inevitable in every preceded her in death in son, Ralph Celio; his daughter, are a son, Rob (Anita) Barclay working for someone else, in High in 1948. life with aplomb, wrangled five May of 2008. She was also Annemarie Celio, who died of Waynesburg; two grandchil- about 1958 he left the mine to Mildred started her life just children, delivered auto parts preceded in death by two in infancy; three brothers, dren, Chip (Elizabeth) Barclay start his own business, Rudy’s as the Great Depression began. for the family business, and stepdaughters, Bobbi Jo and Joseph, Mario “Rocky,” and and Bayli Barclay; and several Chevron, then located in If you believe her sister Vera, survived rheumatic fever as a Kathy Jo Purk. Lucien Celio; and his sister, cousins. Helper, Utah, between the city her diapers were re-purposed child and three bouts of breast Surviving are her grand- Mary Sacco. A memorial service for building and what was then the flour sacks, Star Flour brand. cancer as an adult. daughter, Cassandra Laugh- Services for Bro. Celio were Bro. Sedmak is planned at a Five, Ten a nd Twent y-five C ent Despite her humble begin- She was a loving mother lin (fiancé Joshua Kozak) of private. later date. Store. In 1962 he moved his nings, she had a life filled with and grandmother. Perhaps her Canonsburg; grandson Terrell On behalf of the members On behalf of the members family to Provo, Utah, where love, both given and received, greatest strength was a predis- (Valerie) McClain; two great- of Lodge 138 and the Slovene of Lodge 87 and the Slovene he opened R&G Texaco with and happiness which she position to love and accept all. granddaughters, Brynn and National Benefit Society, we National Benefit Society, we his friend, Glen Stole. Later shared with all. She was reserved, but cared Kaia McClain, both in Ger- extend our sympathies to Bro. extend our sympathies to Bro. he operated Rudy’s Chevron, Though she and her oldest deeply for her parents, in-laws, many; three sisters, Beatrice Celio’s family, relatives and Sedmak’s family, relatives and also in Provo. sibling were separated by more siblings, children, nephews, Affleck of Peters Twp., Pa., friends on their loss. friends on their loss. In 1970, Rudy left the ser- than two decades, she had close nieces and friends. She will be Barbara (Robert) Willson of St. vice station business for the relationships with all of her missed by all who loved her. Albans, W.Va., and Beth (Jeff) auto parts business, first under siblings. Mildred was espe- Mildred is survived by her Anderson of Muse, Pa.; several Memorial request for Karen Russ the American Parts banner and cially close to her sisters Vera children, Tom (Lori), Kurt loving nieces, nephews, great- BOROUGH OF SNPJ, Pa. — Rock in the playground on top later under the NAPA banner, and Dorothy, who were both (Jeana), Albert, Jamie, and nieces and great-nephews; and This year marks 20 years since of the hill of the SNPJ Trailer but always RPM Auto Parts. widowed at a young age. Vera’s Brett (Paul); 12 grandchildren, her two best friends, Linda Karen Russ passed away on Court at the SNPJ Recreation Fittingly, if you knew Rudy, son Jeff Jacob, and Dorothy’s and 21 great-grandchildren. Grant and Sue Renaud. June 25, 2001. Center. Your contribution is the original auto parts store was son James Marshall both lived She was preceded in death by A celebration of life was To honor her memory, I am appreciated. located in what was formerly with Rudy and Mildred at dif- her husband, Rudy; grandson, held for Sis. Purk on April 10 asking everyone to paint a rock the Nugget Lounge. The origi- ferent times. Rudy K. Vuksinick; great- in Canonsburg United Presby- AMY MAVRICH and place it at Karen’s Memory Lodge 138 nal crew included Rudy, sons Because she was the young- granddaughter, Jayda Bryner; terian Church. Tom and Kurt, loyal friend est and born late in her parents’ and her brothers and sisters. On behalf of the members Norm Crosby (manning the lives, she played a significant A funeral service was held of Lodge 138 and the Slovene counter), and Mildred (deliver- role in the care of her parents. for Sis. Vuksinick on Feb. 26 National Benefit Society, we ing parts in a 1955 Ford pickup For her mother, this included DEATHS REPORTED and tallying the receipts at the help with the wash and grocery For the month of April 2021 end of the day). shopping; for her father, driv- DATE OF As with everything he did, ing him to Helper, Utah, for LODGE NAME DEATH City, State his auto parts business was an occasional shot of straight In memory of my friend A02 Theresa E. Boehm 03-26-2021 Avalon, Pa. very successful. The one store whiskey. 1 Conrad Novak Sr. 01-20-2021 Norridge, Ill. is now three, operated by sons Mildred met her future Karen Russ 1 Corinne A. Leskovar 04-02-2021 Lemont, Ill. Kurt and Albert, and grandson husband, Rudy, at Spring Glen who passed away 20 5 Robert Adamich 05-21-1999 Strongsville, Ohio Gehrhart. Junior High when both were 6 George C. Gerard 03-26-2021 Bridgeville, Pa. Rudy’s family and the fam- age 14. They went through years ago June 25, 2001 8 Anthony Lump 12-14-2020 Lyons, Ill. ily business were his passions. junior high and high school 8 Warren T. Richards 04-03-2021 Micco, Fla. At one time or another the together. Mildred was popular, I love you and miss 31 Richardis Jean Clevenger 02-02-2018 Corry, Pa. family business employed all a member of the pep club and you very much. 41 John W. Kohosek 01-20-2021 Export, Pa. his children, and several of his queen of the Sweetheart Ball. 53 Dolores J. Scheid 02-27-2021 Eastlake, Ohio grandchildren and nephews. Rudy was a truant. Amy Mavrich, Lodge 138 87 Mary Ellen Pesut 11-23-2020 Sterling, Va. His first two grandchildren, Looking back after 70 years 87 Thomas A. Sedmak 04-15-2021 Jefferson, Pa. Rudy K. and April, were raised of marriage, both Mildred and 106 Mildred Bouchon 12-31-2020 Imperial, Pa. in the auto parts store. Rudy professed that it was love 106 Stanley J. Repos Jr. 03-13-2021 Imperial, Pa. He was a much-admired at first sight. It certainly was In Loving Memory 107 Alfred C. Coco 09-05-2015 St. Louis, Mo. father, and without exception for Rudy, and perhaps it was 120 Lawrence Uidenich 04-14-2020 Sun City, Ariz. a loving and much-loved hus- for Mildred, but Mildred wasn’t 138 Albert J. Celio 04-07-2021 Strabane, Pa. band. And except for, in his against going to a movie with Babcock 138 Beverly Hartman 03-12-2021 Brooklyn Park, Md. younger years, an occasional another boy if asked. The result 138 Beverly D. Purk 03-15-2021 Canonsburg, Pa. stop at Harold’s tavern or the was quite a few black eyes, both Grant 142 Julie M. Plavan 04-17-2021 Medina, Ohio Stork Club on the way home for Rudy and the other boys. April 10, 1929 – July 10, 2016 158 Robert D. Jamison 09-03-2020 Willoughby, Ohio from a hard day’s work, he was She finally decided that she 158 Daniel F. Minello 12-30-2020 Mentor, Ohio also a dutiful husband. would go to the movies only Lorraine 158 Theresa C. Perme 04-09-2021 Garrettsville, Ohio You had to know Rudy to ap- with Rudy, and they were mar- January 26, 1930 – May 27, 2018 218 Mary L. Brown 02-05-2021 Idaho Springs, Colo. preciate the quality of the man. ried on May 13, 1949. 223 Twila F. Svetkovich 03-26-2021 Wilmerding, Pa. He was an irresistible combi- Mildred and Rudy pros- Former President & Secretary of Lodge 689 371 Joe Zumek 01-20-2021 Maple Valley, Wash. nation of optimism, strength pered in every way after their So very loved and deeply missed 459 Jack L. Davies 01-04-2021 Youngstown, Ohio of character and unbounded marriage. Rudy worked hard as 476 Matilda Stratton 12-11-2020 Salem, Ohio energy. He was accepting of mechanic for a coal mine, and by Shelly, Dave, Gaye and families 564 Edward D. Koolovitz 11-17-2020 Muskegon, Mich. all, compassionate, and his later as a successful self-em- 564 Blanche K. Travnik 02-23-2021 Rochester, Mich. love came without conditions. ployed businessman. Mildred 564 Barbara A. Reinke 03-23-2021 Clinton Twp., Mich. He was gregarious to the point also worked hard raising five 576 Marion K. Slejko 12-15-2020 Willoughby, Ohio of being the life of every party, healthy children and helping PROSVETA Crossword 577 Melissa Ann Madrid 01-14-2021 Pueblo, Colo. and as a result he had a great Rudy in his businesses. Even MOTHER’S DAY (#0521) solution 584 Joan Moniza 03-06-2021 New Berlin, Wis. many friends. as their family grew they went 584 Virginia J. Bruder 03-03-2021 Hartford, Wis. Rudy took pride in his eth- dancing on Saturday nights, 584 William Ambrosh 04-05-2021 Milwaukee, Wis. nic heritage and was proud to either at the Polka Palace or 603 Jennie Schager 02-12-2021 Port Orange, Fla. be a “bohunk.” At 83 he got the Hi-Way Rendezvous, often 629 Michael G. Markovich 03-09-2021 Port Vue, Pa. his first and only tattoo, the with Rudy’s parents. 643 John H. Komlanc 09-12-2019 McDonald, Ohio Slovenian coat of arms. He Despite the differences 643 John Vasko 03-26-2021 Boardman, Ohio was a longtime SNPJ member in their family’s respective 643 Norvella Rice 03-10-2021 Warren, Ohio and a lifelong member of the cultures (her parents were 665 Teresa L. Siwicki 01-19-2021 Pittsburgh, Pa. Slovenian National Home. English and railroaders; his 665 John E. Hanisak Jr. 03-10-2021 Tidioute, Pa. He touched many lives and were Slovenian and coal min- 665 Ann Haynos 04-01-2021 Allison Park, Pa. will be missed by all. ers), she developed a bond with 715 Ronald J. Slater Jr. 10-27-2020 New Kensington, Pa. Rudy is survived by his Rudy’s parents as strong as that 715 Glenda Rae Kolosvary 12-19-2020 Salem, Ohio wife, Mildred; children Tom of her own. To Rudy she was 723 Gunn L. Magnusen 12-10-2020 Florence, Mont. (Lori), Kurt (Jeana), Albert, always his “Little English- 723 Robert Korbar 09-30-2020 Seattle, Wash. Jamie, and Brett (Paul); 13 man,” but after more than 70 723 Donald F. Sedmak 01-10-2021 Redondo Beach, Calif. grandchildren; and 21 great- years as a Vuksinick, she was 776 Renee Z. Bero 01-22-2021 New Middletown, Ohio grandchildren. He was preced- equally a “Slovenian.” She 776 Michael T. Secich 12-19-2020 Port Aransas, Texas ed in death by his sister, Elsie joined the SNPJ, of which she 776 Donald L. Hartman 04-05-2021 Salem, Ohio Anderson; beloved grandson was member for 71 years. She 776 James D. Mazzocco 03-18-2021 New Castle, Pa. Rudy K. Vuksinick; and great- also embraced the Slovenian 782 Victor P. Leyland 01-01-2021 Trenton, Mich. granddaughter Jayda Bryner. culture then thriving in Carbon KAREN A. PINTAR A funeral service was held County, Utah, and which, at National Secretary/COO for Bro. Vuksinick on Jan. 29 the time, still bore the values snpj.org • [email protected] PROSVETA June 1, 2021 5 The SNPJ Farm saluting July 4th with Polka Party

Press Release support of the SNPJ Farm KIRTLAND, Ohio — Join and Val’s radio shows, no in the celebration of Indepen- outside food or beverages are dence Day at the SNPJ Farm permitted. on Sunday, July 4, as Val “the The entertainment for the Polka Gal” Pawlowski’s an- afternoon, featuring KTB nual 4th of July Polka Party (Kim Skovenski, Terry Sko- makes its return in 2021. Val venski and Brian O’Boyle) and “the Birthday Gal” will also be the Frank Stanger Band with celebrating her 70th birthday Anthony Culkar, is scheduled that afternoon. from 1 to 7 p.m. The gates at the SNPJ Farm Pre-sale tickets are priced What’s will open at noon, as will the at $12; admission at the gate kitchen, which will be serving is $15. For information and picnic dinners, sandwiches, ticket purchases, contact Val snacks and refreshments. In Pawlowski at (330) 318-3004. In a Name?

Events scheduled in June An undated photo of Bro. MARK RYAVEC’s grandparents Rosalia and Alojz (Louis), and their sons Albert, Louis and Ernest (Bro. Ryavec’s father) on their property at 15007 Lake Shore Blvd., and September to celebrate just across the street from St. Jerome’s. Ernest is wearing a John Carroll University sweater. by MARK RYAVEC Slovenia’s independence Lodge 786 aving a difficult-to-pronounce SLOVENIAN INDEPENDENCE pendent Slovenia will be taking FROM PAGE 1 place at the SNPJ Recreation last name myself, I found the Wisconsin, Minnesota and Center on Friday, Sept. 17 (at- H recent consternation over the Pennsylvania – including SNPJ tendance is by reservation only; mispronunciation of actress Jully Lee’s member activities at the time, additional information will be first name at the Los Angeles Theatres’ as well as American politicians available in the near future). If Ovation Awards overblown. I have lived who contributed to the Ameri- everything goes according to with misspellings, mispronunciations and can recognition of Slovenia. plan, we will have fun together rude versions of my name for my whole life. And survived with a relatively intact The third part will be and dance to the music of the ego. I find it inevitable in a multilingual dedicated to an exhibition Slovenian group Čuki. nation that many will not be able to figure titled “Testimonies” with In addition, you are all wel- out how to say my name. In my case, it’s documents and artifacts on come to join us in Cleveland ironic that my father contributed to the Slovenian independence and during “Slovenian Week,” unfamiliarity of my last name to most the American recognition of Sept. 15-19, which will feature Americans. Slovenia, which will be set up an official reception at Cleve- My grandfather, Alojz (Louis) Rijavec, at the Slovenian Museum and land City Hall; the opening of and his two brothers emigrated from the Archives in Cleveland. the exhibition of the Technical Slovenian-speaking area of Austria in The streamed Statehood Museum of Slovenia titled 1908 from a small mountain village about Day event will also feature “Knowledge without Bor- an hour north of Trieste. They landed music and vocal performances ders;” a cultural evening at at Ellis Island and were interviewed by by Slovenian artists. the Slovenian National Home three different immigration officers. The The main live festivities to with local and Slovenian mu- result was three different surnames: the celebrate our jubilee will be sicians; a full-length concert original Rijavec, Ryavec and Reavetz. held Sept. 11-28, again in Ohio, performed by Choir Megaron My granddad got Reavetz, which Illinois, Minnesota, Pennsyl- in the Cleveland Cathedral; the immigration officer thought was a vania, Colorado, Wisconsin the exhibition “Testimonies” Variety is the spice of life: Postcards mailed to Ernest Ryavec reasonable phonetic version of Rijavec, display the Ryavec surname, misspelled in both cases. and New York. During that with documents on Slovenian where the “j” is all but silent and the “c” time, our Consulate General independence and American is pronounced as “ts.” But schoolchildren When I was serving an internship in surname has led to an endless number of will hold numerous official recognition of Slovenia in being as they are, my father grew up being college, an official of a local union, learn- conversations about where my family was celebrations with a cultural the Slovenian Museum and called “Rivits.” ing the name was originally Slovenian, from, and I have not found the inquiries program of musicians and sing- Archives in Cleveland; and When my father turned 21 he con- referred to me as a “bohunk,” derogatory offensive. With a surname carried only ers from Slovenia and the U.S., celebrations held at the SNPJ vinced his father and uncles – who lived slang for a lower-class immigrant from by the descendants of my grandfather an exhibition from the Techni- Farm in Kirtland, Ohio, on within a couple miles of each other in Central or Eastern Europe. On several and his two brothers, I have valued its cal Museum of Slovenia titled Sept. 15, and at Slovenska Cleveland – to settle on just one ver- occasions I have been called a “slob,” uniqueness. It may have made me even “Knowledge without Borders” Pristava on Sept. 19. sion of the name and legally change it. a conscious mispronunciation of Slav. more conscious of my Slovenian heritage, in various cities, and simulta- On behalf of the Slovenian However, in choosing which version, my There was one Los Angeles city coun- which led to frequent visits to cousins neously welcome the Minister Consulate General, I wish you a father argued for Ryavec, not Rijavec. cil deputy – still employed by the city – there, and to later serving as Slovenia’s for Slovenians Abroad, Dr. pleasant and healthy spring and This was in response to the widespread who regularly would call me “Rayovac,” Honorary Consul General for California. Helena Jaklitsch, who will be summer, and I hope to see you anti-Eastern and Southern European after the battery company, in a loud and I long ago concluded that life has visiting the Slovenian commu- at our virtual celebration on prejudices of the day. My father chose mocking manner. been more interesting with Ryavec than nities in the above-mentioned June 25, as well as the in-person Ryavec because it looked and sounded So it’s not clear that my dad’s deci- if that immigration officer had had a states, including Pennsylvania. celebration on Sept. 17 at your like Reykjavik, which had been settled sion really allowed me and my extended Slovenian-to-English dictionary avail- A major event to celebrate SNPJ Recreation Center. by the Danes. So with the stroke of the family to avoid America’s tribalism. It able and simply went with the translation, the 30th anniversary of inde- Stay safe and take care! judge’s pen, he and his family moved from also suggests that current anti-Asian which is “brown.” Eastern European to being perceived as incidences are a continuation of this trib- EDITOR’S NOTE: Bro. Mark Ryavec lives Anglo-Saxon... or so he thought. alism and not unique to Asians, though in Venice, Calif., where he is a public affairs Over the years, others have spelled my family has never been the target of the consultant. As mentioned above, Bro. Ryavec SNPJ Lodge 581 donation my name Ryavek, Ryvak, Ryback (like atrocious violence that has accompanied is a former Slovenian Honorary Consul Gen- the Steven Seagal character in “Under recent attacks on Asians. eral for California. This article was reprinted benefits St. Marys food bank Siege”), and sundry other versions, Despite the public’s frequent confu- with permission from cleveland.com, though misspellings were not the sion over my name, my father’s decision © 2021 Advance Local Media, LLC. All LODGE 581 DONATION The Lodge 581 and Polka worst of it. did have some positive aspects. My rights reserved (About Us). FROM PAGE 1 Boosters picnic, to be held for presentation by the end Aug. 22 at the Johnsonburg, of May to the deserving stu- Pa., fire hall, is still being dents who look to continue planned. The dinner will be their studies in the field of catered. Reservations must music. be made one week prior to the SNPJ Scholarship Fund Donations Just a note: During our May picnic by calling Pat and John 1 Jackson Road and Swissmont Moore at (814) 837-9218. Hill cleanup, our youngest North Central Pennsylva- for the month of April 2021 volunteer was age 7, and the nia Slovenian Polka Boosters Frank & Diana Rote (723), Alta Loma, Calif.... $50 Mike & Karen Watt (665), Altoona, Pa...... $50 SNPJ Lodge 31, Sharon, Pa...... $40 oldest was 76. We had Boy dances are scheduled on June In memory of Suzie Buse In memory of Anthony and Albina (Erzen) Sadar In memory of Craig Brace Scouts, honor students, an 20 and July 11 in Ridgway and Eagle Scout, local residents, St. Marys, and on June 6 at and a friend from New York the Maple Inn in Crosby, Pa. City helping out. Come out to the dances and Minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting If you’ve ever cleaned up our picnic! a wooded area, you wouldn’t The St. Marys SNPJ Lodge Teleconference meeting held April 24, 2020 be surprised to learn that we 581 Facebook page includes The teleconference meeting was called to order seconded by Bro. Hervol, to approve the sec- outlook and strategy, and compliance issues. found a bed frame, a bowling posts of articles and pictures at 12:45 p.m. by Chairman Clifford with Broth- retary’s (National Treasurer’s) report of bond The committee thanked the Wellington repre- ball, a toilet, a television, a set from Discover Slovenia, posts ers Anderson, Hervol, Evanish and Lawrence purchases and disposals for the first quarter sentatives for the presentation and ended the of wheels with tires, a coyote from the Slovenian Consulate in attendance. 2020. Motion approved. phone conference at 1:55 p.m. skeleton, and the usual trash. of South Australia and “Feel A motion was made by Bro. Hervol, seconded Reviewed the portfolio and transactions for Discussion on CLO investments. Affirmed a A real treasure, a brown bottle Slovenia,” as well as Lodge the period. dated 1864 and in perfect con- 581 happenings. For addi- by Bro. Anderson, to approve the minutes of motion at prior meeting to allow investment in dition, was also discovered. tional information about SNPJ the Jan. 23, 2020, meeting. Motion approved. Joined by phone conference at 1 p.m. with CLOs rated AA or higher. Lodge 581 donated hot dogs Lodge 581, contact Marcia Wellington Management Company representa- The next meeting will be held Thursday, July A motion was made by Bro. Evanish, seconded and buns, sweet rolls, and Klancer Bleggi at (814) 335- tives Courtney Madden, Liz Kleinerman and 23, 2020, at 2 p.m. by Bro. Hervol, to approve the minutes of Abigail Clare. side dishes for lunch at the 4983 or e-mail marcia.and. the March 25, 2020, interim meeting. Motion Motion to adjourn at 2:10 p.m. by Bro. Hervol, Troha camp. [email protected]. Discussion and questions on capital markets seconded by Bro. Anderson. Motion approved. approved. review by Liz Kleinerman. ROGER C. CLIFFORD Robert J. Lawrence A motion was made by Bro. Anderson, The committee reviewed portfolio performance, Chairman Secretary Important figures to consider... 29%... people who would purchase more Report of the Secretary for the period Jan. 1 through March 31, 2020 life insurance if they were asked Purchases: 62%... people who own coverage, but don’t Trade Date Security Description Coupon Yield Par Value Cost Maturity Date Rating know what they have or why they have it 1/09/2020 Brookfield Finance Inc 4.70 3.78 $390,000 $450,325 09/20/2047 A- 1/07/2020 Metropolitan Transit Author Rev 6.69 3.40 500,000 708,310 11/15/2040 A 82%... people who are under-insured ! Sales or Full Calls: If your coverage is over 5 years old, Disposal Date Security Description Coupon Yield Par Value Consideration Maturity Date Gain/Loss contact SNPJ for a policy review. 2/01/2020 Virginia College Bldg Auth VA 5.63 5.69 $350,000 $350,000 02/01/2028 $1,454 1-800-843-7675 ROBERT J. LAWRENCE Secretary, Finance Committee PROSVETA snpj.org • [email protected] 6 June 1, 2021 Support the Rec Center Cabin Renovation Project SNPJ Membership Anniversaries June 2021 by JOSEPH C. EVANISH cause, but rather, recreational SNPJ National President/CEO in nature, contributions are 80-Year Members Before IMPERIAL, Pa. — For not considered tax deductible. many years, SNPJ members We encourage Lodges, Lodge Member have enjoyed the unique and Federations, members, friends 643 Sylvia F. Fabian truly remarkable facility that and other organizations to con- is the SNPJ Recreation Center. tribute. Several have already 70-Year Members The experiences and count- contributed. While we do of- less memories that have been fer “Club Level” recognition, Lodge Member 5 Marylyn J. Valentine made there are treasured by all donations will be listed in thousands. The Recreation Prosveta. 749 Mary J. Dougherty Center is now more than 50 Donors at the following A02 Virginia M. Kryl years old and, as with so many Club Levels will receive their things, time, along with wear name on a plaque inside the 60-Year Members and tear, have taken their toll. corresponding cabin: Bronze Lodge Member Lodge Member The large upper cabins, Level, $1,000; Silver Level, 41 Marilyn V. Davis 254 Michael J. Bozic situated opposite the lake $5,000; Gold Level, $10,000; 107 Linda L. Beck 371 Charlene R. Carlson After along Martin Road, are some and Platinum Level, $25,000. 138 James R. Tershel 723 Nancy J. Lamberto of the first structures that were Donation checks can be 142 Patricia Frantz 782 Genevieve Slovenec built on the property. Cabins made payable to “SNPJ.” #1 and #2 have already been Please indicate “Cabin Reno- completed. The budgeted cost vation” in the memo area. 50-Year Members to complete one cabin was Provide your name and ad- Lodge Member Lodge Member $28,000. There are a total of dress, and the acknowledg- 1 John D. Brackett 254 Albert F. Tursic 24 large cabins and 12 motel ment name and address if the 5 Lawrence W. Trennel 358 Ronald A. Ronshak units as part of this project. It donation is made in memory 5 Paula J. Roach 564 Joan L. Thompson will take a significant amount of someone. 6 Linda D. Vidmar 584 Robin L. Lawson of capital to finish this project, Send your donation to 6 Michael E. Hart 584 Adele V. Belec and will likely take years to Slovene National Benefit 6 Barbara L. Ramous 584 Timothy M. Miller complete. The more dona- Society, 247 West Allegheny 31 Henry G. Fabrey 584 Ronald A. Nucech tions we receive, the quicker Rd., Imperial, PA 15126. All 31 David F. Minor 584 James E. Svigel we can complete the project. donations are greatly appreci- 31 Rose A. Hoffman 603 Kent A. Kozina Since this is not a cultural ated. Thank you in advance 87 Shirley L. Biancheria 603 Marcy L. Galbreath or educational (scholarship) for your support! 87 Frances J. Watona 614 Richard E. Jancigar 106 Wilbur D. Patton 614 James J. Zdesar 107 Renee Crews 614 Curtis S. Woodworth 107 Deborah Drake 715 Lillian R. Forrest Rec Center Cabin Renovation Donations 107 Joni K. Scrivner 715 Karen J. Borieo 138 Mary A. Maslanik 715 Kenneth L. Borieo for the month of April 2021 138 Evelyn A. Lesniakowski 715 Melanie S. Baden 158 Richard Offak 749 John W. Urbas Fred W. & Frances M. Martin (158), SNPJ Lodge 31, Sharon, Pa...... $50 The following donations were made 216 Susan J. Kardell 749 Morris W. Severn Wickliffe, Ohio...... $100 In celebration of our existence for over 100 years in memory of Bro. Kevin S. Richards: 223 Teresa L. Immel 771 Margaret Simeone SNPJ Lodge 782, Glenshaw, Pa...... $100 SNPJ Lodge 254, Bon Air, Pa...... $200 254 Mario D. Marisa 786 Gregory M. Goyeneche In memory of deceased members of Lodge 782 William T. Puz (782), St. Petersburg, Fla...... $25 Alison A. Evanish (715), Virginia Beach, Va.....$50 SNPJ Lodge 2, La Salle, Ill...... $100 Amy D. Mavrich (138), Canonsburg, Pa...... $20 SNPJ Lodge 721, Aliquippa, Pa...... $50 Julius R. Jerich (216), Anthem, Ariz...... $50 In memory of Stanley Repos In memory of Happy & Frances Jerich, Acmetonia, Pa. Shelly L. Morris (689), League City, Texas...... $50 SNPJ Lodge 782, Glenshaw, Pa...... $50 information Vincent & Beverly Baselj (6), Bridgeville, Pa... $50 Amy D. Mavrich (138), Canonsburg, Pa...... $20 at your fingertips In memory of Stan Repos In memory of Leonard Evanish Vida (106) & Frank Kosir, McMurray, Pa...... $50 Looking for information on your SNPJ life insurance and annuity policies? Pay a visit to snpj.org, click the “PolicyView Login” link, then follow the step-by-step PROSVETA 2021 Publication Dates instructions. for the months of July through December

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PROSVETA Crossword Fictional Fathers (#0621) by StatePoint Media ACROSS 53. Made a rug 24. Like ones between 1. Like Annapolis Academy 55. Low-____ image 13 and 19 years old 6. Pine juice 57. *Simba’s father in 25. *Griswold family patriarch 9. One in a manger “The Lion King” 26. Mushroom caps 13. Like a good athlete 60. *Luke’s and Leia’s father 27. Egyptian symbol of life, pl. 14. Modern address 63. Golfer’s sun protection 29. *Jay is to Claire 15. Printer cartridge contents 64. Romanian monetary unit as ____ is to Haley 16. Cate Blanchett’s movie 66. Introverted one 31. Flood survivor “____ on a Scandal” 68. Follow as a consequence 32. Father of psychoanalysis 17. 2nd largest living bird in world 69. Pooh’s wise friend Sigmund 18. U in UV 70. Territory in China known 33. Garlicky mayonnaise 19. *Honoré de Balzac’s as Las Vegas of Asia 34. *Both father in “Mary “Le Père ____” 71. Young woman Poppins” and father in 21. *Nemo’s dad, named 72. *“That ’70s Show” dad “Father of the Bride” after a sport fish 73. One-room school house 36. Unfledged hawk 23. “____ of the morning!” “notebook” 38. Casino chip 24. Seaside bird 42. Pine 25. Tax accounting specialist, acr. 45. ____ of dog! 28. Back of the neck DOWN 49. “I ____” at the altar 30. Chew the fat 1. A Bobbsey twin 51. Middle Earth and Kingdom 35. Country dance formation 2. Awestruck of the North, e.g. 37. Greek goddess of fertility 3. *The Godfather’s given name 54. Courage in the face of danger 39. Waterwheel 4. Heads-up 56. Smokeless tobacco brand 40. *Drunk and, incidentally, 5. Wound 57. Short skirt © StatePoint Media Huck Finn’s Pap 6. Cooking grease 58. It was Brezhnev’s domain 41. Metallic sounding 7. Hammer holder? 59. Unplayable baseball 43. Quite a stretch 8. D’Artagnan’s hat decoration 60. Old in Scottish 44. Place to dry out 9. Weevil’s target 61. Cuzco valley empire 46. Like the White Rabbit 10. Not in favor of 62. Straight pour from the bottle 47. Dr. Robert Bruce Banner’s 11. Capital of Switzerland 63. Chill in front of TV, with ‘out’ green alter ego 12. Chapter in history 65. Ovine mom 48. Sun-____ 15. As opposed to turn-off 67. Beluga yield 50. Toothy wheel 20. 1960s abstractionism The solution to puzzle #0621 will 52. Bad-mouth 22. Rainbow shape run in the July 1 issue.