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OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SLOVAK CATHOLIC SOKOL – MEMBERSHIP 30,000 – HOME OFFICE: 205 MADISON STREET, PASSAIC, N.J. 07055 – www.slovakcatholicsokol.org Periodical Postage Paid at original entry of Passaic, N.J., 07055 and additional mailing offi ces VOLUME CVI PPASSAIC,ASSAIC, NN.J.,.J., SSEPTEMBEREPTEMBER 20,20, 20172017 NUMBER 5104 Scenes of the Gala 100th Anniversary Celebration of Assembly 167 Prince of Peace Parish + Barberton, Ohio + September 9th Chairperson of Supreme Auditors James G. Jerek congratulates the lodge in the name of the Board of Directors Barberton, Mayor William Judge commends the Sokols on a century of outstanding fraternal presence

Offi cers of Barberton, Oh., Assembly 167 are shown with Members of the Supreme Assembly who partici- pated in the lodge’s centennial celebration are shown on the above photo, and include, l-r: Supreme Physi- cal Director John M. Underation, Treasurer, Jay Macko; Member of the Supreme Physical Fitness Board Julie M. Laury, fi nancial secretary, John Hornacek; Supreme Auditor, James F. Knis; president, Stephen Macko; Supreme Assistant Director of Sports and Athletics, Frank P. Laury, III; recording secretary, Chris Chairperson of Supreme Auditors, James G. Jerek presents a com- Macko; Chairperson of Supreme Auditors, James G. Jerek, who represented the Board of Directors at the memorative plaque to Assembly 167 President Stephen Macko. celebration; auditor, Don Macko; and vice president, Steven Underation.

Barberton Mayor William Judge presents the city proclamation to As- Assembly 167 President, Stephen Macko with his lovely wife, Kara. sembly 167 President Stephen Macko. PAGE 2 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

Message from our Supreme President Group 7 to Host 82nd Annual Sokol Day in Plains, Pa. by Michael J. Horvath In the last month we witnessed Flight winners. I ask all those who historic natural disasters in Texas, played in the tournament this year Florida, Georgia, Alabama, South to spread the word about our great Carolina, North Carolina, in other Golf Tournament to other members states and, in and friends and bring someone new paradise, the to next year’s event. Caribbean is- Our Supreme Secretary, Scott T. lands because Pogorelec, F.I.C., General Counsel, of hurricanes John D. Pogorelec, Jr, Esq., Direc- Harvey and tor of Sales and Marketing, Albert Irma and J. Suess, Jr, F.I.C. and I just returned other storms from the American Fraternal Al- and fi res. It liance’s (AFA) annual conference was diffi cult which was held this year in Phoenix, to watch the Arizona. I was very glad to have the lives of our fellow Americans and Slovak Catholic Sokol team at the the citizens in the Caribbean change conference since this was my fi rst before our eyes and wonder, how AFA conference. I heard in the past will they survive and how long will how the AFA is helping fraternals it take to get their lives back togeth- large and small overcome the issues er, and if their lives can be put back that affect our societies in general Group 7, “Rev. Joseph Murgas” will host its 82nd annual Sokol Day Picnic on Sunday, October 8 at the together again. and those issues that can affect fra- Plains Lion Pavilion located on Clark Lane in Plains, Pa. beginning at 12 noon and continuing until 6 p.m. We offer our prayers and thoughts ternal societies in the future, mainly A wonderful program celebrating Slovak heritage and Sokol fraternalism has been planned and area Sokol to all who have been affected by the government regulations and taxes. members and their friends are invited to participate. Supreme President Michael J. Horvath, third from disasters since all of us have fam- I learned there are states where it the right, joins offi cers of Group 7 on the above photo at the Veterans Monument at the North End Slovak ily and friends who live in these is easier for societies to do business Citizens Club in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Offi cers shown with him include, from the left, Amy Degnan Blasco, states and many of us have had the in and then there are states where it president; Audrey Graham, Kim Graham, secretary; Irene M. Kascak, Dawn Palchanis, sports director; privilege and pleasure of visiting is more diffi cult and this is because Heather Horvath, assistant sports director; Kelly Palchanis, physical directress; Tony Rasimus, auditor; and treated to the hospitality of the of the leadership in the insurance Brother Horvath, Marty Degnan, vice president and Member of the Supreme Physical Fitness Board; and Caribbean islands. We also want to departments in these states. I also Stephen Vitek, auditor. give thanks to all the volunteers who learned all fraternals have the same have responded to help those devas- inherited problems but in different 82nd Annual Sokol tated by the storms and fi res. These degrees since all are providing in- Day of Group 7 volunteers truly show the best of surance coverage to their members, All is in readiness as Group 7, mankind, caring for their fellow citi- have sales issues, declining youth “Rev. Joseph Murgas” of Wilkes- zen and what the world of fraternal- involvement, fewer assemblies and Barre, Pa. is set to host its 82nd an- ism is all about. wreaths and an environment that nual Sokol Day Picnic on Sunday, After a disaster and evaluating the makes it diffi cult to get a good return October 8 at the Plains Lion Pavilion loss individuals think what could on our investments. Even though located at Clark Lane in Plains, Pa. have they done to prepare better there are these issues, the fraternal Festivities begin at 12 noon and will for the disaster, why did they stay world has a strong and long future. continue until 6 p.m. and not heed the warnings to leave Last weekend, September 15 – There will be traditional Slo- and what do they do fi rst to start to 17, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio, we vak culinary specialities as well as rebuild? For some, they did plan a held our Slovak Catholic Sokol American picnic favorites available. head, they listened to the warnings Group Presidents meeting. Since the Homemade baked goods will be and got out of harm’s way and now last Group Presidents meeting that available for sale. Games for old and are returning to start cleaning up be- was in 2013 our society has changed young alike will be enjoyed. Con- cause they had insurance policies, and it was interesting to hear from tinuing in its long-standing tradition, home, renters, fl ood, etc. to cover the Presidents their views on these the Group will sponsor an Arts and them. This made their loss a little changes, their problems and espe- Crafts table where Sokol members, more bearable. But even they need cially their suggestions on the help adults or children alike may bring the extra help. they need to help their Groups, As- along and display their works of Therefore, I ask all members to semblies and Wreaths grow. art on the day of the event for all to help in any way they can and give to It is never too late to plan for the admire. If any member would like a disaster relief agency any amount future to ensure your peace of mind to make a donation for the baked you can afford to help our brothers and safety which will minimize your goods, kids table or baskets, it would and sisters and their families risk and help avoid disasters. If you be greatly appreciated. Our young Here is a quote from the Muham- have the proper insurance coverage people who recently competed at the mad Ali and I think it says it the best, in place you can do this, so take a 48th International Slet in Brockport, “Service to others is the rent you pay moment to review your life insur- N.Y. will participate. for your room here on earth”. I hope ance coverage and if you see you are Our Sokol Day Picnic ranks we all can live by this saying and do under insured call the Home Offi ce among the oldest such observances something to help our family and or our Director of Sales and Market- of any of our organization’s Groups. friends and others in need. ing for information on how to in- Sokol Day traditions span more than I wish I could have been at our crease your coverage. Also, ask your eight decades and refl ect the rich 62nd International Golf Tournament family members and friends about history and traditions of the Slo- at Treasure Lakes in DuBois, PA by their coverage and introduce them to vak Catholic Sokol in northeastern what I heard and read it was a great our great society, The Slovak Catho- Pennsylvania. Sokol Day is open to tournament and everyone had the lic Sokol. the public. Come out and spend an best rounds of golf they ever played. enjoyable day with Group 7 as we Sorry to hear there were no hole-in- Zdar Boh! celebrate Sokol fraternalism and Slo- ones but congratulations to all the With God’s Blessings to All! vak culture. - Amy Degnan Blasco, Group 7 president

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OCT.11-13 Enjoying the 62nd Golf Tournament Q 84th annual convention of the New Sokol Calendar Jersey - New York Fraternal Alliance held at Treasure Lake in DuBois, Pa. SAT.SEPT.23 nic favorites, live music, vendors and at the Tropicana Casino & Resort, Q Quarterly meeting of the Board of children’s activities, free admission, 2831 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, N.J. Directors, via telephone conference free parking, tel 973 777-2553. SAT.OCT.14 call. Q Annual benefi t for St. Andrew Q Pilgrimage of Faith hosted by the Q Meeting of the offi cers of Group Svorad Benedictine Abbey at the Northeast Pennsylvania Chapter of 1 at Slovak Catholic Sokol headquar- American Croatian Lodge, 34900 the Slovak Catholic Federation at ters, 205 Madison St., Passaic, N.J. Lake Shore Blvd., Eastlake, Oh. be- Villa Sacred Heart, 580 Railroad St., beginning at 12 noon. ginning with Mass at 2 p.m. followed Danville, Pa. beginning at 11 a.m., Q Tamburitzans concert featuring the by family style dinner, with music luncheon, tours concluding with 4 music, songs, dances and costumes and Slovak folk dance entertainment, p.m. Mass in the Basilica of SS. Cyril of Eastern Europe sponsored by Holy contact Debbie at fi [email protected]. or and Methodius, $15.00 per person, Apostles Orthodox Church at Clifton tel 216 721-5300, ext.156. for reservations call or text Theresa High School Auditorium, 333 Colfax SAT.SEPT.30 Kluchinski at 570 817-4657; dead- Ave., Clifton, N.J. begining at 4 p.m. Q Group 16 “Rev. Ferdis Juriga” an- line for reservations is October 2. advance tickets $35.00 at the door nual meeting at SS.Cyril and Metho- Q 2017 Slovakfest hosted by the The $40.00; tickets may be purchased dius Parish, 41233 Ryan Road, north Slovak Garden, A Home for Ameri- Enjoying this year’s competition are, from the left, Thomas Hoen- online at www.talentshadows.events/ of 18 Mile Road, Sterling Heights, can Slovaks, 3110 Howell Branch ninger, Matthew Hoenninger, David Pcsolar and Stephen Pcsolar. category/Tamburitzans or call Daria Mich. beginning with Mass in church Rd.#100, Winter Park, Fla. in the Miskiv at 973 460-0243. at 4 p.m., meeting to follow in the so- small social hall beginning at 2 p.m., SEPT.23-24 cial hall. traditional Slovak culinary speciali- Q 78th annual Moravian Festival SUN.OCT.1 ties, imported Slovak beer and pas- hosted by the United Moravian So- Q Annual meeting of Group 9, “SS. tries; music for dancing and listening ciety at the Lithuanian World Cen- Cyril and Methodius” at the Slovak pleasure; $20.00 per person, for res- ter, 14911 E. 127th St., Lemont, Ill., Catholic Sokol Club, Railroad St., ervations call 407 677-6894 or visit Mass on Sunday at 10 a.m., entertain- Lilly, Pa. beginning at 2 p.m., make [email protected]. ment featuring the 13-member Brass reservations with Alice Podrebarac OCT.17-21 Band Skalicane from Slovakia; re- 814 487-7433. Q 16th genealogical conference freshments; celebrating the Moravi- MON.OCT.2 hosted by the Czechoslovak Genea- an, Czech and Slovak traditions and * Wreath 22 meeting at the Slovak logical Society International(CGSI) culture. Catholic Sokol Club, 2912 East Car- at the Hyatt Regency Hotel at Pitts- SUN.SEPT. 24 son St., South Side, Pittsburgh, Pa. burgh’s International Airport; cultural Q Chicken Paprikas Dinner hosted beginning at 7 p.m. exhibits, lectures and programs, visits by the United Slovak Societies at the SUN.OCT.8 to noted local Slovak, Rusyn and American Slovak Club, 2915 Broad- Q 35th annual Dinner-Dance benefi t Czech landmarks; for details contact All smiles from veteran golf enthusiasts, l-r, Steve Koval, John way Ave., Lorain, Oh. 1-4 p.m.; ad- hosted by the Western Pennsylvania [email protected]. Onderko, Francis Waksmunski and and Keith Shedlock. vance tickets $12.00, cash bar; con- Slovak Radio Program at the West- SAT.OCT.21 tact Len Zilko 440 988-3236. wood Golf Club, West Miffl in, Pa. Q Annual Benefi t Spaghetti Lun- Q Annual meeting of Group 2 “Rev. beginning with reception at 4 p.m. cheon hosted by Wreath 22 at the Stephen Panik” at the Blue Goose followed by dinner at 5 p.m.; music Slovak Catholic Sokol Club, 2912 Restaurant, Stratford, Conn. begin- by the Joseph Jurasi Band; tickets East Carson St., South Side, Pitts- ning at 12 noon; a luncheon will be $40.00; for reservations call 412 421- burgh, Pa., doors open at 12 noon; served. 1204. $10 adults, $5 children age 12 and Q Annual Slavic Festival hosted by Q 82nd annual Sokol Day Picnic younger; bake sale and Chinese Auc- St. Michael the Archangel Byzantine hosted by Group 7, “Rev. Joseph tion; for tickets call Mary Ann Naple Catholic Cathedral of Passaic at the Murgas” at the Plains Lion Pavilion, at 412 886-1818 Cathedral chapel, 445 Lackawanna Clark Lane, Plains, Pa. from 12 noon SUN.OCT.22 Ave., Woodland Park, N.J. 12 noon to 6 p.m., traditional Slovak culinary Q Annual Octoberfest celebration to 6 p.m.; traditional Slavic culinary specialities and baked goods, games hosted by the United Parish of St. specialities along with American pic- for all ages. John Nepomucene, St. John Martyr and St. Frances Xavier Cabrini be- ginning with Mass at 10:15 a.m. in church followed by luncheon in St. Group 9 golfers enjoying this year’s tournament included, from the John Nepomucene Social Hall, 406 left Robert Shedlock, Corey Shedlock, Tom Muldoon, Jr. and Tom East 67th St., New York, N.Y. for in- Muldoon, III. formation call 212 734-4613. SUN.OCT.29 Follow Us On Twitter and Instagram Q Group 1 annual meeting hosted by Many of you are already following Slovak Catholic Sokol on Assembly 24 at SS. Cyril and Metho- Facebook, but did you know we are now on Twitter and Instagram? ISSN: 0897-8107 dius Parish, 218 Ackerman Ave., You can follow us for daily updates on upcoming activities and Established April 15, 1911 Clifton, N.J. beginning with Mass at events, as well as pictures of your favorite Sokols. Feel free to forward Official Publication of the Slovak Catholic Sokol 10:30 a.m. followed by meeting and pictures of your group activities to: [email protected] so that we luncheon in the church hall. can tweet them! Issued Bi-Weekly Q Children’s Halloween Bowling We are looking forward to gaining MANY new followers! Party hosted by the United Slovak If you are new to Twitter and Instagram, here are some basics on Daniel F. Tanzone, Editor Societies at the American Slovak how to sign up: Editorial office: (973) 777-4010 Club, 2915 Broadway Ave., Lorain, TWITTER Oh. beginning at 1:30 p.m., call 440 * Upload the Twitter app on your phone or go to www.twitter.com Annual Subscription Rates 244-1293. * Click “Sign up for Twitter.” United States $40.00 – All others countries $45.00 SUN.NOV.5 * Provide basic information about yourself. ... Q 27th annual Slovak Heritage Fes- * Choose your username. ... POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Slovak Catholic Falcon, tival at the University of Pittsburgh’s * Click “Create my account.” P.O. Box 899, 205 Madison Street, Passaic, New Jersey 07055 Cathedral of Learning, Oakland sec- * Search physicalfi tnessboard and click follow tion of Pittsburgh, Pa. 12 noon to 5 Member of the Catholic Press p.m. INSTAGRAM Association and the Slovak Newspapermen's SUN.DEC.3 * Upload the Instagram app on your phone or go to www.instagram. Association of America Q Traditional Stedry Vecer - Slovak com Christmas Eve Dinner hosted by the * Click “Sign up” and enter your e-mail Proprietor and Publisher United Slovak Societies at the Amer- * Create a username and password SLOVAK CATHOLIC SOKOL ican Slovak Club, 2915 Broadway * Provide basic information about yourself. ... P.O. Box 899 Ave., Lorain, Oh., cocktails at 5:30 * Click “Create my account.” 205 Madison Street, Passaic, N.J. 07055 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m., entertainment * Search physicalfi tnessboard and click follow Home Office: (973) 777-2605-06 by Ed Klimczak, $20.00 per person, advance reservations only, call Len Zdar Boh! WEB SITE –www.slovakcatholicsokol.org Zilko 440 988-3236. The Supreme Physical Fitness Board PAGE 4 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

REFLECTOR ... The Word Jotings fr om Sokol of God... and Slovak life

Oktoberfest set for Oct. 22 Slovak custom of sharing the sacred wafer at the Gospel for the Twenty-fifth Sunday at New York Slovak Parish Christmas Eve supper. He will also demonstrate the of the Year - September 24th The United Parish of St. John Nepomucene, St. making of Oplatky. Participants will be able to take John the Martyr and St. Frances Xavier Cabrini - East home samples. Mt 20:1-16a River Catholics will host a traditional Oktoberfest in On Monday, November 6, the evening’s pre- the Slovak harvest tradition of “Dozinky”on Sunday, sentation is titled “Slovak Immigrants to America. Jesus told his disciples this parable: October 22 in the social hall of St. John Nepomucene WPSCA Board member, Joseph Bielecki, a frequent “The kingdom of heaven is like a landowner located at 406 East 67th Street in Manhattan. The pro- presenter, will give an overview of Slovak immigra- who went out at dawn to hire laborers for his vineyard. gram begins with Mass celebrated in church at 10:15 tion to the United States, 1870-1920. After agreeing with them for the usual daily wage, a.m. Festivities in the hall begin at 12:15 p.m. and The fi nal lecture of the year is scheduled for he sent them into his vineyard. continue until 6 p.m. There will be live music for Monday, December 4 and is titled “Show-N-Tell.” Going out about nine o’clock, dancing and listening pleasure as well as a raffl e. Due to it popularity of this program in prior years, par- the landowner saw others standing idle in the marketplace, The feasting will include a menu beginning ticipants are invited to bring along their memorabilia and he said to them, ‘You too go into my vineyard, with appetizers of Russian eggs, klobasi and vari- from Slovakia - photos, books, souvenirs, etc. This is a and I will give you what is just.’ ous coldcuts and cheeses. Coleslaw, caesar salad and unique opportunity for everyone to participate. So they went off. pickles follow. A traditional Oktoberfest soup made Founded more than 30 years ago, the WPSCA is And he went out again around noon, with lentils and wieners will then be enjoyed. The one of the country’s largest area organizations dedicat- and around three o’clock, and did likewise. entrees include roast loin of pork with kapusta and ed to the preservation and better understanding of our Going out about fi ve o’clock, bread dumplings; a sausage plate consisting of brat- rich Slovak culture and heritage. The Slovak Catho- the landowner found others standing around, and said to them, wurst, knockwurst, weisswurst with potato salad and lic Sokol is among the sponsors of the group. Rep- ‘Why do you stand here idle all day?’ sauerkraut; breaded chicken schnitzel and mixed veg- resenting our organization on the board of directors They answered, ‘Because no one has hired us.’ etables as well as mac and cheese. At 4 p.m., Bavarian is Supreme Vice President Edward D. Moeller. Our He said to them, ‘You too go into my vineyard.’ pork goulash with spatzle will be served. Dessert will Sokol of Assembly 16, Joseph T. Senko, the Honorary When it was evening the owner of the vineyard said to his foreman, include apple strudel with whipped cream, coffee and Slovak Consul in Pittsburgh, serves as the organiza- ‘Summon the laborers and give them their pay, tea. Draft Oktoberfest beer, wine and soda will be en- tion’s executive director. Check out the organization’s beginning with the last and ending with the fi rst.’ joyed. Live music for dancing and listening pleasure informative activities at: www.facebook.com/west- When those who had started about fi ve o’clock came, will be enjoyed throughout the afternoon. Needless to ernpaslovaks or visit www.wpsca.org. each received the usual daily wage. say, an enjoyable and satisfying afternoon celebrating So when the fi rst came, they thought that they would receive more, the harvest season is assured. Tickets are $40.00 per 35th Western Pa. Slovak Radio but each of them also got the usual wage. person. Children age 18 and younger are welcome at Hour benefi t dinner on October 8 And on receiving it they grumbled against the landowner, saying, $5.00. The ticket includes the meal, beer, wine and The Western Pennsylvania Slovak Radio Hour ‘These last ones worked only one hour, soft drinks. For advance reservations only, call Lisa will host its 35th annual benefi t dinner-dance on and you have made them equal to us, at the rectory at 212 734-4613, or email: parishfi n@ Sunday, October 8 at the Westwood Golf Club, lo- who bore the day’s burden and the heat.’ eastrivercatholics.org. cated near Kennywood Park at 825 Commonwealth He said to one of them in reply, Father Richard D. Baker, pastor of the parish Avenue in West Miffl in, Pa. The annual celebration ‘My friend, I am not cheating you. who serves as chaplain of Group 1, extends a cordial is the major fundraising event for the Slovak Radio Did you not agree with me for the usual daily wage? invitation to New York area Sokols and Sokolky to Hour in West Miffl in, Pa. The evening begins with a Take what is yours and go. turn out for the traditional Oktoberfest festivities of cash bar social at 4:30 p.m. followed by a delicious What if I wish to give this last one the same as you? the parish. buffet dinner at 5 p.m. The dinner supports the Slo- Or am I not free to do as I wish with my own money? vak Radio Hour, hosted by our well-known frater- Are you envious because I am generous?’ 7th Slovak-Toberfest set for nalists, Rudy and Sue Ondrejco, heard every Sunday Thus, the last will be fi rst, and the fi rst will be last.” October 7 in Pittsburgh from 3-4 p.m. on AM 73 WPIT,96.5 FM and world- The Western Pennsylvania Slovak Cultural wide via wpitam.com by clicking on “Listen Live” at The Gospel of the Lord. Association(WPSCA) will host its 7th annual Slovak- 3 p.m. Eastern Time. Toberfest on Saturday, October 7 from 1-4 p.m. at The Westwood Golf Club is the perfect setting LeLyonnais Restaurant(formerly the Sonoma Grille) for the annual event with plenty of free parking. The located at 947 Penn Avenue in the Cultural District of facility is also handicap accessible. Tickets for the downtown Pittsburgh, Pa. dinner are $40.00, each if purchased by September This event has become one of the most popular 22 and $45.00 each thereafter. Advance reserva- Gospel for the Twenty-sixthSunday events hosted by WPSCA and this year’s looks to be tions only. All seats are reserved. The popular Joseph of the Year - October 1st no different! This year’s event will once again feature Jurasi band “Kontakty” from New Jersey will pro- samples of some of Europe’s greatst beers as well as vide musical entertainment for dancing and listen- Mt 21:28-32 great food and pleasant company. Live Slovak music ing pleasure thanks to the generosity of the National will enhance the annual gathering celebrating tradi- Slovak Society. An enjoyable evening is assured in Jesus said to the chief priests and elders of the people: tional harvest-feasting. Since attendance is limited, support of the Slovak Radio Hour. For reservations, “What is your opinion? early reservations are recommended. The price for the call Sue Ondrejco at tel 412 421-1204 or email: A man had two sons. afternoon is $30.00 per person for WPSCA members [email protected]. Make checks payable He came to the fi rst and said, until September 30 and $35.00 after and $40.00 for to W.PA. Slovak Radio Hour, 234 Ilion Street, Pitts- ‘Son, go out and work in the vineyard today.’ guests. For reservations, contact Marianne at tel. 412 burgh, PA 15207. Become a patron in the traditional He said in reply, ‘I will not, ‘ 831-2441 or email [email protected]. An enjoy- souvenir book for $10.00. Area Sokol members are but afterwards changed his mind and went. able fall afternoon is assured. encouraged to turnout for this wonderful opportunity The man came to the other son and gave the same order. to support our Slovak heriage in western Pennsyl- He said in reply, ‘Yes, sir, ‘but did not go. Slovak heritage programs vania. Which of the two did his father’s will?” begin in Pittsburgh They answered, “The fi rst.” The Western Pennsylvania Slovak Cultural Pilgrimage of faith set for Oct. 14 Jesus said to them, “Amen, I say to you, Association(WPSCA) in its quest to provide inter- at Villa Sacred Heart, Danville, Pa. tax collectors and prostitutes esting and informative lectures on Slovak culture an- The recently organized Northeast Pennsylvania are entering the kingdom of God before you. nounces its program for the fall and winter of 2017. Chapter of the Slovak Catholic Federation will host When John came to you in the way of righteousness, These lectures are held every fi rst Monday evening of a fall Pilgrimage of Faith to the sacred Basilica of SS. you did not believe him; each month starting at 7 p.m. at the Mt. Lebanon Pub- Cyril and Methodius located on the grounds of the but tax collectors and prostitutes did. lic Library, located at 16 Castle Shannon Boulevard Motherhouse of the Sisters of SS. Cyril and Metho- Yet even when you saw that, in Pittsburgh, Pa. These lectures are free and open to dius, Villa Sacred Heart 580 Railroad Street in Dan- you did not later change your minds and believe him.” the public. ville, Pa. The fi rst lecture of the new fall season is set for The pilgrimage begins with the arrival of pil- The Gospel of the Lord. Monday, October 2 and is titled “Oplatky - Christmas grims at 11 a.m. The program will include tours of Wafers. Larry Kozlowski will explain the history and (Continued on page 5) SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, SEPTEMBER 20, 2017 PAGE 5

Group Annual Meetings set Group 1, “Msgr. Stephen J. Krasula” - This year’s meeting is set for Sunday, October 29th at SS. Cyril and Methodius Parish, 235 Ackerman Avenue in Clifton, N.J. The meeting begins with at- tendance at the 10:30 a.m. Mass in Church. Delegates will assemble in the church vestibule at 10:20 a.m. so as to march in a body to the liturgy which will be celebrated for our living and deceased members by our Chaplain, Rev. Richard D./ Baker. Following the liturgy, the annual meeting will be called to order in the church hall. A luncheon will be served. Plans for our sporting and fraternal activities in the new year will be fi nalized. Hosting this year’s annual meeting will be Assembly 24 of Boonton, N.J. Reservations for the luncheon need to be made by the deadline date of October 23 with the secretary at tel. 800 886-7656 or 973 777-4010. We hope to see every lodge represented at this year’s annual meeting. Zdar Boh! John D. Pogorelec, Jr. President Daniel F. Tanzone Secretary

Group 5, “Jan Holly” - This year’s meeting is set for Sunday, October 8th at St. Mary’s Parish, 1602 Market Ave. South in Canton, Oh. Our program begins registration at 9 a.m. Coffee and donuts/ pastries will be available. We will then attend the 9:30 a.m. Mass in church. Following the liturgy, the meeting will be called to order in the social hall. Hosting this year’s annual meeting will be Assembly 180 of Canton. We hope to have all Assemblies and Wreath belong- ing to Group 5 represented at this important meeting where we will fi nalize our sporting and fraternal activities in the new year. Partici- pant are reminded to bring along items for our traditional Arts and Crafts display as well as contributions of non-perishable products which will distributed to the local’s charity. Deadline for reservations is October 3rd. Call the secretary at tel. 330 877-9136 or 234 262- 6276. Looking forward to a successful annual meeting in the best traditions of Group 5 fraternalism, may we remain Zdar Boh! Kathryn Figard President Karen Hutnick Secretary

Group 9, “SS. Cyril and Methodius” - The year’s meeting is scheduled for Sunday, October 1st at the Slovak Catholic Sokol Club, Railroad Street in Lilly, Pa. Hosting this year’s annual meeting will be Assembly 79 of Lilly. Our meeting will be called to order at 2 p.m. A luncheon will be served. In order to make the necessary preparations, lodge secretaries should make reservations with the secretary at tel 814 487-733. Plans for our future activities will be fi nalized. An enjoyable afternoon of Sokol fellowship and fraternal- ism is assured. Zdar Boh! Joanne E. Spisak President Alice Podrebarac Secretary

Group 16, “Rev. Ferdis Juriga” - The annual meeting is scheduled for Saturday, September 30 in Sterling Heights, Mich. Our gathering will be held in the parish of SS. Cyril and Methodius, located at 41233 Ryan Road, north of 18 Mile Road. Our program begins with attendance at the 4 p.m. Mass celebrated in church. This liturgy will be celebrated for the living and deceased members of Group 16. Following the liturgy, the annual meeting will be called to order in the social hall of the parish. Reports of the offi cers will be presented and plans for our upcoming sporting and fraternal activi- ties in the new year will be fi nalized. This year’s annual meeting will enable us to meet the recently appointed pastor of SS. Cyril and Methodius Parish, the Rev. Li- bor Marek. We hope to have Father Marek serve as the chaplain of Group 16. We hope to have all lodges in both Detroit and Rossford, Oh. represented at this year’s annual meeting. Zdar Boh! Andrea Ames Papcun Group 16 president Pilgrimage of faith set for Oct. 14 at Villa Sacred Heart, Danville, Pa. (Continued from page 4) p.m. Mass will be celebrated in the resa Kluchinski, 446 Mountain the Basilica, the only one dedicated Basilica of SS. Cyril and Methodi- Oaks Drive, Laurel Run, PA 18706. OUR NEXT ISSUE IS OCTOBER 4TH to the Apostles of the Slavs in the us. This liturgy satisfi es the Sunday Area Slovak fraternalists are in- In keeping with our biweek ly publishing schedule, the next issue world; as well as that of Jankola Li- obligation. vited to come and experience the of the Slovak Cath o lic Fal con will be that of Wednesday, OCTO- brary and Slovak Museum. Jankola Cost of the pilgrimage is quiet, peace and joy of this journey BER 4th. Dead line for all pho tos and in for ma tion for this is sue Library, established in 1968, con- $15.00 per person and includes of faith, a treasured Slovak faith will be Thursday, September 28th. View e-Falcon on our website: tains the largest collection of Slova- lunch. RSVP by October 2nd to tradition which has been cultivated www.slovakcatholicsokol.org. Thank ing you for your con tin ued kianna in the United States and is Theresa Kluchinski, national presi- over the centuries by our Slovak co op er a tion in this mat ter, I re main Zdar Boh! home to a unique and extensive col- dent of the Ladies Pennsylvania immigrant ancestors. An enjoyable - Daniel F. Tanzone, Editor lection of Slovak fi ne art and folk Slovak Catholic Union, call or text experience is assured. art. A luncheon will be served. At 4 her at 570 817-4657 or mail: The- PAGE 6 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

KIDS’ CORNER- “Detský kútik ” September, 2017

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Three generations of Sokol golf enthusiasts are shown above. Joseph L. Genet of Barberton, Oh., a recipient of the Frank S.Petruff Memo- Supreme Secretary Scott T. Pogorelec, F.I.C., far left, is shown with Brother John S. Hornacek, center this rial Sports Award in 2000, is fl anked by Jean Cunningham and Kenny year’s Frank S. Petruff Memorial Sports Award recipient with past recipients. Shown with Brother Pog- Cunningham. orele, l-r, Peter Underation, 2014; Honorary Supreme Offi cer Andrew “Butch” Hvozdovic, 2001; Robert S. Harak, 2015; Brother Hornacek; Loretta G. Smith, 2011; Edith Babik, 2004; Thomas P. Muldoon, 2008; and Joseph L. Genet, 2000.

Our marketing and sales director, Albert J. Suess, Jr., F.I.C. is shown above fl anked by Chairperson of Supreme Auditors James G. Jerek and Supreme Physical Director John M. Underation.

Members of the Macko clan of Barberton, Oh. who enjoyed this year’s competition in- cluded, shown from the left, Paul Macko, Donald Macko, Jay Macko and Dan Dawson.

Group 16 of Detroit, Mich. was ably represented by the well-known Papcun brothers, including shown from the left, Steve Papcun, Don- ald Papcun and Mark Papcun.

Past Frank S. Petruff Memorial Sports Award recipient, Joseph Genet, second from the left, is shown with from the left, Jean Karaffa, Jean Cunningham and Kenny Cunningham. Offi cers of the Greek Catholic Union enjoying this year’s competition included, l-r, national directors, Gregory Vladika, Michael Karaffa and national president George Juba. SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, SEPTEMBER 20, 2017 PAGE 9

Members of the well-known Pittsburgh Sokol Macurak clan who enjoyed this year’s tour- nament included, from the left Adam, Donald, Robert and Nick Macurak.

Supreme Secretary Scott T. Pogorelec, F.I.C., second from the left is shown with,l-r, Eddie Bajus, brother, Steve Pogorelec, Jr. and Mike Kapitan. Brothers Bajus and Kapitan hail from Toronto.

Members of the well-known Barberton, Oh. Underation family who enjoyed this year’s tournament are shown above and include, l-r, Richard, Peter, M. Peter and Martin Un- deration. Brother Peter Underation is a past recipient of the Frank S. Petruff Memorial Honorary Supreme Offi cer Larry M.Glugosh, far right, is shown with well-known Sports Award in golf and Brother Richard Underation is a past Petruff Memorial Sports fellow Canadian golfers,l-r, Joseph Takerer, Chet Dziuba, Group 19 president; and Award recipient in bowling. All of the above enjoy membership in Assembly 167. Derek Loehle.

Golfers from Group 17, Youngstown, Oh. included from,l-r, Dr. Joseph Baytosh, DDS, Pittsburgh golfers enjoying this year’ competition included, from the left, Benjamin Ken Hlebovy, Robert Hritz and Glen Kramer. Moeller, Joseph Toth, Shawn Brennan and Zach Oravetz.

Well-known Pittsburgh golfers enjoying the competition included, from the left, Clif- Clarence “Buffalo” Checton, far left is shown with, l-r, Michael Petrus, Jake Pontoriero ford Moeller, Robert Macurak, Thomas Kreminsky and Donald Macurak. and Thomas Petrus. PAGE 10 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

What's making headlines in our ancestral homeland

News and Views from Slovakia...

VW looking for 1,000 new who played a very important role at the time and I lay a wreath people for Bratislava plant for Alexander Dubcek. I consider it to be the most appropriate Volkswagen Slovakia wants to fi ll 1,000 vacant jobs at its way to commemorate what happened on August 1, 1968,” he plant in Bratislava by the end of this year, with the company said. planning to look for staff mainly in Slovakia, albeit the situation Fico also said that it was an immense pity that Dubcek on the labor market in the country is pretty complicated, VW SK and his colleagues did not have the opportunity to continue in managing board chairman Ralf Sacht said at a press conference their visions of an alternative perspective for the then Czecho- on August 22. slovakia. VW SK hired 400 new people in the fi rst half of 2017, with On the night of 20-21 August 1968, troops from the fi ve the overall staff in Bratislava thus reaching a record 12,700. Warsaw Pact nations(the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, “We’re happy that we’ve managed to do this in the diffi cult the Polish People’s Republic, the Hungarian People’s Repub- situation on the Slovak labor market. Apart from that, we’re look- lic, the German Democratic Republic and the People’s Repub- ing for another 1,000 colleagues by the end of this year, which is lic of Bulgaria) invaded the former Czechoslovak Socialist a very demanding task,” said Sacht, adding that the creation of Republic. The invasion stopped the so-called Prague Spring the 1,000 jobs is related to the introduction of new products. liberalization reforms and boosted powers of the authoritarian The carmaker is looking for a total of 800 people for its wing within the Communist Party of Czechoslovakia. body shop, painting shop and assembly hall, while the remain- ing 200 people should take highly skilled jobs. United States congratulates VW SK noted that it offers the highest average salaries in the Slovakia on Constitution Day Slovak industry, apart from providing a generous social program. United States Secretary of State Rex W. Tillerson con- The gross monthly beginning salary reaches between $1,150- gratulated Slovakia on the occasion of its Constitution Day on $1,450, depending on qualifi cation, apart from a one-shot bonus September 1, TASR learned from a statement released on the for newcomers, holiday and Christmas bonuses and other bo- State Department’s website nuses related to the plant’s economic results. “On behalf of the Government of the United States of The staff at VW SK will see two salary increases next year America, congratulations to the people of Slovakia on your - by 4.7 percent as of January, and by 4.1 percent as of Novem- Constitution Day, September 1st,” reads Tillerson’s statement. ber. “As you celebrate this special day, I extend our best wish- Meanwhile, the carmaker is educating its future workforce es to the people of the Slovak Republic for the upcoming year,” at a dual academy, which should have fi ve sections as of Sep- wrote Tillerson. tember. A new feature is a pilot project for dual bachelor study He went on to recognize “a strong bilateral relationship organized by the Slovak Technical University’s Faculty of Engi- since the founding of Slovakia,” before adding that “our friend- neering, beginning also in September. ship is a strong one, based on close ties between our people, a “We still believe that with our package(of salary and perks) shared commitment to human rights, and the pursuit of eco- and the jobs we offer, we’ll manage to get workers from the Slo- nomic prosperity in both of our countries.” vak market. Nevertheless, we aren’t turning a blind eye to the “As a close NATO ally, we are proud to cooperate with situation on the labor market, mainly in western Slovakia. We’re Slovakia to ensure the safety and well-being of our citizens, also preparing for the possibility of not being successful(in fi nd- and to pursue our mutual commitment to Euro-Atlantic inte- ing enough staff from Slovakia)” said Eric Reuting, VW SK gration and the promotion of democratic values,” reads the managing board member for human resources. He added that statement. Spania Dolina is a small picturesque village located in cen- the company is talking with the Labor, Social Affairs and the tral Slovakia near the city of Banska Bystrica. While its Family Ministry on possibly importing workers from abroad, Kiska rejects attempts at rewriting history permanent population includes just 200 residents, because while it expects from the government support for the mobility of in celebrations honoring the Constitution of its tourist popularity, its population swells throughout the labor force, such as by engaging in the construction of rental Celebrations of constitutionality should be free from at- the year. It lies about 2,400 feet above sea level and is sur- apartments. tempts to rewrite history with purpose-built nationalist myths, rounded by the Stare Hory and Velka Fatra mountains. said President Andrej Kiska in his address in the Parliament on In recent years, it has become a popular tourist recreation Fico: had the Prague Spring not been September 1. center. The ancient Latin name of the village is Valis Domi- halted, Slovakia would have progressed “We should stop dividing society based on how people norum, meaning “The Lord’s Valley.” The fi rst part of its It’s a tremendous pity that the reformist Czechoslovak thought or acted back then, also because those who disagreed Slovak name “Spania” is derived from another Latin word movement in 1968 known as the Prague Spring and Bratislava with the political establishment from more than 25 years ago for “lord,” Spanatus. The second part “Dolina” means val- Spring were halted, because Slovakia would have been much went on to build and serve Slovakia and led it to form a fi rm ley. Prehistoric mining tools excavated in the territory date further along now, stated Prime Minister Robert Fico(Smer-SD) partnership with the democratic European community,” said as early as 2000-1700 B.C. Cooper from Spania Dolina has before the tomb of the leading fi gure of the Prague Spring Alex- Kiska, who spoke on the 25th anniversary since the Slovak also been identifi ed in bronze artifacts from the Balkans and ander Dubcek in Bratislava on August 21. Constitution was adopted. the Middle East. It indicates that the local mines were part By laying a wreath on Dubcek’s grave, Fico marked the He noted that it took almost two decades for the Slo- of an extensive network of trade routes during the Bronze 49th anniversary of the invasion of the former Czechoslovakia vak legislature to abolish the so-called Meciar amnesties and Age. The fi rst written reference to the village appeared in by Warsaw Pact forces on August 21, 1968. went on to call the infamous amnesties “a symbol of authorita- 1254. Abundant deposits of copper and silver were exploited The premier stated that the so-called normalization period tive and anti-constitutional exercising of public authority that fi rst by miners from Banska Bystrica and after 1494 by one in the 1970s, which followed the invasion, cost both Slovakia would stop at nothing.” of the fi rst multinational corporations, founded by the noble and the Czech Republic a great deal. However Fico is glad that in Kiska believes that we should rise above disputes while Fugger and Thurzo families. The rich region attracted many November 1989 “we set off for the road and nowadays Slovakia politicians holding executive and lawmaking powers should foreign visitors. The prominent French thinker Montes- is viewed as a democratic, free and safe country,” approach September 1 with particularly great respect. quieu visited and described the cooper mines in Spania Do- Fico went on to say that Slovakia is considered to be a free “The reason for our celebrating Constitution Day today is lina upon the encouragement of Isaac Newton. The ancient country and the premier doesn’t want to threaten this status. “I’ll that the Constitution’s adoption laid the groundwork for a free tradition of making bobbin lace led to the establishment of a do my best, unlike other countries, to cherish the fundamental and democratic Slovakia. We live in a country in which daily bobbin lace school in 1883. The cooper mines closed in 1888 values - freedom and democracy - that we have. There is no life is governed and today the economy of the village is based primarily on tourism. The co-called “Knocker” from the 16th century tendency that would suppress what we have achieved in recent (Continued on page 11) years,” he said, adding that he visits Dubcek’s tomb every year. served as a special bell tower for calling the miners to work in the morning. Ancient shafts and other technical monu- “I have a tradition that every year, when we’re commemorating Selected stories are provided by TASR-Slovakia, the the events of August 1968, I come here to the grave of a man ments are scattered in the nearby forests. It is also a hub of Slovak Republic’s offi cial News Agency. hiking, mountain biking and cross-country skiing trails. SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, SEPTEMBER 20, 2017 PAGE 11

September is national News and Views from Slovakia... Mushroom Month Sokol Birthdays Mushrooms - a National sport. (Continued from page 10) Picking mushrooms, the seem- by and set in the framework of the Slovak Constitution,” said the head of state. He noted that Constitution Day should be entrenched in the hearts of the SEPTEMBER 23 Yonkers, N.Y, a member of Assem- ingly aimless sauntering through people and should “be a source and symbol of honest patriotism and pride.” Jessica Byrnes, Eastchester, bly 219, Yonkers, N.Y. woods with eyes riveted to the “But there’s more to it than just celebrating the Constitution. It requires N.Y., a member of Assembly 219, Katie Beth Topolewski, Rose- ground, is a phe- bearing in mind not only the Constitution as such, but also constitutionality and Yonkers, N.Y. mont, Pa., a member of Wreath 14, nomenon peculiar to respect for democratic rules,” he added. Stephen Dempsey, Rockville, Johnstown, Pa. Central Europe. Fried “Educating towards patriotism doesn’t only involve our beautiful lan- Md., a member of Wreath 14, John- Julie Korenoski, Johnstown, mushroom mash, guage, culture, traditions and history. It also entails respect for the law, justice, stown, Pa. Pa., a member of Wreath 14, John- mushroom soup, solidarity, tolerance, and for values that underpin the Constitution of Slovakia Salvatore F. Fata, Yonkers, stown, Pa. mushroom sauce or as a sovereign and democratic country with a rule of law,” said Kiska. N.Y., a member of Assembly 219, Matthew Kubacka, Johnstown, pickled mushrooms are common

Yonkers, N.Y. Pa., a member of Wreath 14, John- in the local cuisines. The Slovaks, Michael S. Ferenci, Yonkers, stown, Pa. Czechs, Poles and Ukrainians are Amost 20,000 people visited N.Y., a member of Assembly 219, Michael J. Krajsa, Coopersburg, able to distinguish dozens of kinds Parliament on Open Day Yonkers, N.Y. Pa., a member of Assembly 219, of mushrooms and make delicious Nearly 20,000 people visited Parliament on its Open House Day on Sep- Kevin A. Graham, Belvidere, Yonkers, N.Y. dishes out of them. tember 1, organized on the occasion of Constitution Day, TASR learned from NJ., a member of Assembly 59, SEPTEMBER 29 Fresh Mushroom Soup - Clean the head of the House’s communications department Zuzana Cizmarikova on September 2 Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Lawrence McDermott, Holly- and slice several fresh mushrooms, wood, Fla., a member of Assembly stew them in a little butter, add- Constitution Day annually recalls the adoption of the Slovak Constitution Marilyn Haggerty, Johnstown, on September 1, 1992. Pa., a member of Wreath 14, John- 219, Yonkers, N.Y. ing salt, caraway seed and minced parsley. When they have become The visitors on September 1 represented all age groups, ranging from stown, Pa. Mary Popot, Yonkers, N.Y., a three month to 90 years, added Cizmarikova. Nathan Kubej, Bellevue, Wash., member of Assembly 219, Yon- partially dry, add as much water as you wish to have soup. This wa- The celebrations of the anniversary also involved a ceremonial House ses- a member of Wreath 14, Johnstown, kers, N.Y. sion that - in addition to incumbent ministers, MPs and President Andrej Kiska ter must be boiling and must have Pa. Joanne E. Spisak, Johnstown, - was also attended by former presidents Rudolf Schuster and Ivan Gasparovic Dr. Thomas F. Kravets, Winter Pa., fi nancial secretary of Wreath been thickened with fl our and but- and most erstwhile parliamentary chairs since 1989, including Jozef Migas, Springs, Fla., a member of Assembly 14, Johnstown, Pa. ter browned together. Boil a little Pavol Hrusovsky, Pavol Paska and Peter Pellegrini. 313, Winter Park, Fla. SEPTEMBER 30 while longer, then pour over crou- Current Parliamentary Chairman Andrej Danko in his speech stressed the Stefan Vranka, Oakland, Ca., a Elizabeth Bischof, Johnstown, tons. - Posel need to learn from history. “The noble Slovak heart was seen in the Slovak member of Wreath 14, Johnstown, Pa., a member of Wreath 14, John- National Uprising(SNP). The SNP is a historic event that liberated us and put Pa. stown, Pa. Math Holds us permanently among the world’s democratic nations,” said Danko, referring SEPTEMBER 24 Melissa Ann Byrnes, East Ches- Success’ Key to the anti-fascist resistance in World War II. Carol Axmacher, Johnstown, ter, N.Y., a member of Assembly Students who progress through Danko went on to praise the Constitution as a modern legal document, Pa., a member of Wreath 14, John- 219, Yonkers, N.Y. mathematics courses enjoy greater adding that he’s pleased that Slovak land and forests were given constitutional stown, Pa. Anna Mesaros, Johnstown, Pa., a success in safeguards via a constitutional amendment approved in May of this year. Carol A. Brincka, Hawthorne, member of Assembly 82, Dunlo, Pa. school than Danko urged politicians to engage in a “fair, factual and honest political N.J., a member of Assembly 162, Andrew Toskovich, Garfi eld, those who struggle” and called for politicians to stop criminalizing each other.” Only a Clifton, N.J. N.J., a member of Assembly 1, Pas- drop math- positive and responsible attitude can ensure progress for Slovakia,” he said. Florence Barbara Gillich, Mil- saic, N.J. ematics study. The public was free to visit Parliament as well as normally inaccessible areas of Bratislava Castle on September 1. In addition to cultural performances, ford, Conn., a member of Wreath 1, OCTOBER 1 A recent study Karen Kirchmayer, Pompton released by the College Board the varied program included military and police parades and public displays of Bridgeport, Conn. historical weapons, uniforms and police vehicles. The celebrations ended with Lakes, NJ. a member of Assembly indicates that math is the key to Alyson Rager, Edgewater, Fla., an ‘Earth Sings at the Castle’ gala and a fi reworks display. a member of Wreath 14, Johnstown, 162, Clifton, N.J. success in college. Mathematics is Pa. OCTOBER 2 also a great equalizer. The gap in SEPTEMBER 25 Jerome Hvozdovic, Killdevil attendance and persistence in col- Bank analysts expect 3.3 percent Christopher R. Andriso, Vista, Hill, NC, a member of Assemlby lege between disadvantaged and GDP growth his year Ca., a member of Assembly 9, 59, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. high-income students virtually dis- Slovakia’s GDP growth should amount to 3.3 percent at the end of this Bridgeport, Conn. OCTOBER 3 appears when low-income and mi- year, according to a latest survey carried out by Slovak central bank (NBS) Brother Gabriel Balazovic, Edward Brizek, Pittsburgh, Pa., nority students master algebra and among analysts of commercial banks. O.S.B., Cleveland, Oh., a member a member of Assembly 16, Pitts- geometry in high school. This is an improvement of this year’s GDP growth estimate by 0.1 per- of Assembly 303, Cleveland, Oh. burgh, Pa. centage points (p.p.) compared to the previous month. Christopher J. Becker, Acworth, Thomas J. Shopa, Wilmington, Begin To Do Again The GDP growth estimate for next year has not changed from July. Bank Ga., a member of Assembly 219, Del., a member of Assembly 48, September is a month of begin- analysts expect it to achieve 3.9 percent. Yonkers, N.Y. Philadelphia, Pa. nings: Analysts also provided their estimate of the infl ation development in Slo- Kristen Rose Harney, Ma- Theresa Zgebura Wiessner, Students, eager or weary, begin vakia. In their opinion, infl ation should amount to 1.2 percent this year and they hopac, N.Y., a member of Assem- Northampton, Pa., a member of As- school again with its usual pres- predict it to be at 1.8 percent at the end of next year. bly 219, Yonkers, N.Y. sembly 255, Whitehall, Pa. sures of classes and Analysts expect the European Central Bank’s key refi nancing interest rate Deanna Kowatch, Yonkers, OCTOBER 5 studies; fathers and to remain at zero, while it should go up to 0.10 percent in 2018. N.Y., a member of Assembly 219, Deborah D. Lubatti, North mothers, back from Yonkers, N.Y. Braddock, Pa., a member of As- vacation, begin the Revamped Slovak Government Emilie Elizabeth Macurak, Ac- sembly 179, Braddock, Pa. daily routine again fl eet is now complete worth, Ga., a member of Wreath 22, OCTOBER 6 with its usual pres- An Airbus A319 landed at Bratislava Airport on September 2, becoming Pittsburgh, Pa. Patricia L. Bitz, Streamwood, sures; and autumn, the fourth and fi nal new addition to the Slovak Government Flying Service, Angelina Marie White, Hunlock Ill., a member of Assembly 257, after a long hot summer, begins a TASR learned on the same day. Creek, Pa., a member of Assembly Chicago, Ill. new season with its pressures of har- The revamped government fl eet now comprises two Airbus A319 aircraft 59, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Maria Jurasi, Garfi eld, N.J., vest and the preparation for winter. and two smaller Fokker 100 planes. SEPTEMBER 26 a member of Assembly 182, New All make a new beginning The Airbus A-319 was dispatched from Ostrava in the Czech Republic, Nina Hichak, Campbell Hall, York, N.Y. Begin, then, boldly, courageous- where it was painted in the Slovak Government’s livery. N.Y., a member of Assembly 219, Dolores A. Yonkoski, Dunlo, Pa., ly. Begin with the joy of doing. “As of today, it’s entering the service of the Slovak Government as a Yonkers, N.Y. president of Assembly 82, Dunlo, Pa. replacement for the last TU-154 aircraft , which will make several more fl ights Karen Zagrocki, Pittsburgh, Pa., OCTOBER 7 To Avoid or Not before the end of September,” said Interior Minister Robert Kalinak abroad the a member of Wreath 22, Pittsburgh, Matthew D. Duska, Villanova, to Avoid Sugars Airbus. Pa. Pa., member of Assembly 64, Erie, Do sugars make you gain The aircraft was previously used by former French president, Jacques SEPTEMBER 27 Pa. weight? Chirac. It set Slovakia back $37 million, with the price including maintenance, John R. Aleski, Pittston, Pa., a Emily Nicole Goberish, Am- Not in themselves they don’t. pilot training and the setting up of a maintenance center, which will also be used member of Assembly 59, Wilkes- bridge, Pa., a member of Wreath 85, You gain weight or add excess body by a third party. Barre, Pa. MeKees Rocks, Pa. fat when you eat more calories than The second Airbus is older but larger than the fi rst Airbus bought recently, Corrin Fesko, Johnstown, Pa., a Linda M. Simko, Barberton, Oh., you need. These as it can carry up to 100 passengers. Kalinak also said that the second Airbus member of Wreath 14, Johnstown, a member of Wreath 43, Akron, Oh. extra calories can allows for more variability in its interior and has a greater capacity for transport- Pa. Michael G. Spisak, Johnstown, come from any ca- ing injured passengers. Jacqueline Sinder, Pittsburgh, Pa., a member of Wreath 14, John- loric nutrient: pro- “It has six medical berths for patents with mild to serious injuries and may Pa., a member of Wreath 14, John- stown, Pa. teins, fats, alcohol, serve as a fl ying hospital, said Kalinak, pointing to the plane’s possible use for stown, Pa. OCTOBER 8 carbohydrates. evacuations. SEPTEMBER 28 Caden Patrick Buck, Poland, Remember: A lack of physical He went on to call the entire fl eet renewal cost-effective, partly because Rev. Matthew S. Ernest, Ph.D., Oh., a member of Assembly 108, activity also plays a major role in Slovakia has purchased used aircraft. “For the sake of comparison - Germany St. Joseph’s Seminary, Dunwoodie, Youngstoswn, Oh. excess weight gain. recently bought a slightly bigger Airbus A320 with the same engines

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Obituaries... 2017 Scholarship Recipients express thanks and gratitude

Dear Board of Directors and Youngstown, Oh. grateful. Please know that this Kevin P. Bachner, 34 Scholarship Selection Commit- scholarship will help ease my tee: Dear S.C.S.Scholarship Selection fi nancial responsibility toward Pittsburgh, Pa. member It is with great pride and hu- Committee: my tuition at DeSales University. mility that I accept the Slovak I very much appreciate the Again, thank you very much. Kevin Patrick Bachner of Bon Family, friends and fellow fra- Catholic Sokol College Scholar- 2017 S.C.S. college scholarship Sincerely, Air, Pa. passed away suddenly in ternalists paid their fi nal respects to ship Grant this year and despite grant awarded to me. I have re- Rowan Haldeman a work-related accident on August Brother Bachner at the John F. Slater my best efforts, the magnitude of ceived the check and am again Perkasie, Pa. 30 at the age Funeral Home in Brentwood, Pa. A my thanks cannot be expressed in of 34. Mass of Christian burial was cele- one simple letter alone. Today it A native brated at the Church of St. Sylvester seems to me that more and more of Pittsburgh, in Brentwood on September 5. Inter- 39th Annual SS. Cyril & Methodius we have come to expect less and Pa., Kevin ment followed locally. less from each other and that has Appeal of the Slovak Catholic Federation was born Brother Kevin is survived to change. It has to change today For the past 39 years, the Slovak Catholic Federation has hosted there Novem- by his loving wife, Kerry and it has to start with our youth. its SS. Cyril and Methodius Appeal in support of the Pontifi cal Slovak ber 21, 1982, Ann(Malanowski); sons, Killian and Scholarships such as this from the College of SS. Cyril and Methodius in Rome and religious commu- son of Robert Kaycen Bachner, his parents, Robert Slovak Catholic Sokol community nities of men and women in Slovakia. The appeal is an opportunity A. Bachner A. and Patricia Bachner; twin broth- - an esteemed community built on to repay in a special way the gift of faith which we have received and the former Patricia Donnelly. er, Matthew James(Jennifer) Bach- morality and fraternity - make that through our Slovak ancestors. The Slovak college He was educated locally. He was ner and brother, Robert A.(Jackie) change possible. I will happily in Rome, built by the American and Canadian Slo- a member of Boilermakers Local Bachner; mother and father-in-law, accept this scholarship to aid me vak community, was dedicated in 1963 and serves #154. He was an active member Charles and Debbie Malanowski; in the education at Virginia Tech as a graduate house for Slovak priests pursuing of Slovak Catholic Sokol, Assem- grandmother, Shirley Donnelly; and and, in doing so, continue the So- graduate degrees as the various Pontifi cal Roman bly 16 on Pittsburgh’s South Side. nieces and nephews, Mariah, Auria, kol tradition of sparking change in universities. We are pleased that our own Supreme Over the years, he actively par- Jameson, Madison, Haleigh, Jack today’s youth to make the world a Chaplain, Rev. Andrew S. Hvozdovic serves ticipated in Group 14 and national and Chloe. better place. Thank you. as the national president of the Slovak Catholic Sokol sporting and fraternal events. May our Brother Kevin, who so Zdar Boh! Federation(SCF). The SCF serves as the represen- Most recently, he competed at our beautifully mirrored our Sokol way Marc Farrell tative body of American and Canadian Catholics 62nd international golf tournament, of life, now rest in peace. May God Parsippany, N.J. of Slovak ancestry. Since assuming the offi ce of national president August 18-20. bless and sustain his family. three years ago, individual members and local lodges of our organiza- Dear Slovak Catholic Sokol Di- tion have given generous support to the work of the SCF in general and Joseph S. Glodava, 89 rectors, have been generous to the annual SS. Cyril and Methodius Appeal. As Clifton, N.J. member I am writing to express thanks fraternalists, let us continue our charitable endeavors and include the and gratitude for the $1,000 SS. Cyril and Methodius Appeal in our donations. In 2016, our So- Joseph S. Glodava passed away activities as a youth. He was a long- check which I have recently re- kol lodges alone contributed a total of $2,575.00 to this appeal. Let us peacefully on Sunday, August 27 at time parishioner of SS. Cyril and ceived. I am also writing to per- strive to increase the number of lodges contributing this year in honor his home in Saddle Brook, N.J. He Methodius Parish in Clifton. sonally thank you, along with of Father Hvozdovic and the outstanding priestly ministry he shares was 89. Brother Joseph is survived by his the entire Scholarship Selection with us. Individuals may also make their individual contributions and A native of the village of Nizne wife of 66 years, the former Brenda Committee for awarding me this perhaps honor the memory of a deceased family member. However Lapse, Poland, he was born there Guarino; his sister, Sister M. Ma- generous gift. I am truly honored large or small, know that a donation to the SS. Cyril and Methodius August 14, 1928, son of the late ria Glodava, O.S.F., a member of to be selected as one of the 2017 Appeal will be greatly appreciated and put to good use. Thank you and Jozef Glodava, Sr. and the former the School Sisters of St. Francis of college scholarship recipients Pan Boh Zaplat - My God repay your generosity. Johanna Bigoss. The Slovak vil- Reading, Pa., his brother Anthony and to be a part of such a wonder- As of this writing, a total of $15,249 has been raised for this year’s lage of Nizne Lapse was historically Glodava of Clifton as well as many ful organization. This money will appeal. Donations may be made at any time during the calendar year located in the Spis region of what nieces and nephews. He was pre- defi nitely help towards my tuition of 2017. This year’s appeal coordinator is the today is Slovakia. Following the ceded in death by a sister, Mary T. at Duquesne University. Thank Rev. Thomas Nasta, SCF National First Vice establishment of Czecho-Slovakia Pituch- Marcin and three brothers, you again. President and the national chaplain of the First in 1918, it was ceded to Poland. He John, Steven and Daniel Glodava. Sincerely, Catholic Slovak Union and pastor of the Parish came to the United States as a child Family, friends and fellow frater- Abigail Harvey of the Sacred Heart in Swedesburg, Pa. Again, in 1932 with his parents settling in nalists paid their fi nal respects to Lilly, Pa. we thank you for your goodness and generosity Clifton, N.J. where he was educated. Brother Joseph at the Bizub-Quinlan Dear S.C.S. Scholarship selection to this appeal. Make checks payable to Slovak Sixty years ago, he moved to Saddle Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian committee, Catholic Federation. Brook, N.J. He retired as a Chemi- burial was celebrated at SS.Cyril Thank you for selecting me to The Slovak Catholic Federation was cal Operator with the Givaudan and Methodius Church in Clifton on receive a 2017 Slovak Catholic founded in 1911 by the Rev. Joseph Murgas in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. to Company of Clifton. August 31. Interment followed at St. Sokol College Grant. This gener- coordinate the pastoral efforts of Slovak Catholic fraternal societies, Joseph was a veteran of the Unit- Nicholas Cemetery in Lodi, N.J. ous scholarship will help me to parishes, religious communities of men and women and individuals ed States Army, stationed in Germa- May our Brother Joseph, who continue my studies at Albright and to give witness to our heritage of faith as handed down to our an- ny during the Korean War. He was so beautifully mirrored our Sokol College. I am thoroughly enjoy- cestors who fi rst were evangelized by the great Apostles of the Slavs, a long-time member of Assembly way of life, now rest in peace. Our ing my classes in the fi eld of eco- SS. Cyril and Methodius. 162 in Clifton where he was active sympathy goes out to the Glodava nomics, accounting and fi nance. in our Sokol sporting and fraternal family. Thank you for the fi nancial assis- ✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄ tance you have given me for this th Remember the Memorial Schol ar ship Fund!!! academic year. 39 Annual Saints Cyril and Methodius Appeal Have you found yourself look ing for a way to memorialize a Sincerely, lost loved one or fellow Group/Wreath/Assembly member? Why William Griffi th Name______not make a dona tion in their honor to the Memorial Scholar ship Reading, Pa. fund? Donations made payable to: SCS Memorial Schol ar ship Address______Fund may be sent to: Dear Brother Pogorelec, Dennis J. Zifcak On behalf of my daughter, I City______SCS Museum Treasurer just wanted to say thank you for 33 Pinecrest Rd. awarding her a S.C.S. Catholic State______Zip______Uxbridge, MA 01569 Grade School Grant. We truly ap- preciate the support. Amount $______Brian J. Blasko YOUR BENEFICIARIES In memory of______Hi, When was the last time you looked at your desig nat ed bene fi - ______cia ries on your valu able Sokol insurance pol i cy? How im por tant Thank you sooo..much for the is it? Just think about how much your life has changed. Have you scholarship grant. It will sup- port my Catholic education at St. Make check payable to Slovak Catholic Federation married, divorced, had children, maybe you lost a loved one? and mail to: Dolores Evanko, National Secretary-Treasurer This is an item you should con sid er an nu al ly. If you do need to Charles School. I really appreci- ate it. Slovak Catholic Federation make changes to any of your poli cies, contact the Home Of fi ce 173 Berner Avenue at 800-886-7656. Zdar Boh! Angelee Blasko Hazleton, PA 18201 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, SEPTEMBER 20, 2017 PAGE 13

Slovak Catholic Sokol Summary of Sports and Athletic Expenses Semi-Annual Audit Report August 11-12, 2017 A. District Tournaments $ 0.00 B. 71st International Bowling Tournament $ 5,115.14 1. BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING EXPENSES $ 15,612.32 C. 62nd International Golf Tournament $ 244.70 D. 48th International SLET $ 46,624.58 2. BUILDING RENTALS E. Other Sports Expenses $ 4,034.75 Total $ 56,019.17 A. First fl oor offi ce space is leased by the Slovak League of America. $ 2,800.00 12. OTHER ACCOUNTS REVIEWED Accountant Expenses $ 17,702.67 B. Tri County Plumbing rents supply storage space. $ 4,350.00 Actuarial Expense $ 18,235.00 Advertising / Promotional $ 4,338.64 C. Little Achievers Academic Child Care $ 12,000.00 Agency Expenses $ 18,202.81 (New Child Care lease starting in May 2017 @ $6,000/mo) Annuity Commissions $ 40,865.01 Annuity Surrenders/Withdrawal $ 1,734,940.23 D. Parking leases on a month to month basis. $ 2,670.00 Bank Charges - Bond Department $ 78,308.14 Building Maintenance and Repairs $ 2,935.24 Total Rental income January 1 to June 30, 2017 Total $ 21,820.00 Death Benefi t Claims Paid / Paid Up Additions $ 676,575.00 Donations and Contributions $ 2,600.09 Dues & Subscriptions $ 4,557.00 3. FRATERNAL CONGRESS EXPENSES $ 1,363.52 Group Assessments $ 24,319.13 Hospitalization/Employee Benefi ts $ 58,045.13 4. 33rd QUADRENNIAL CONVENTION ACCRUAL $ 80,000.00 Interest Expense $ 6,895.65 2019 dates and location to be determined Marketing Expenses $ 1,512.86 Miscellaneous Expenses $ (26,413.27) 5. OTHER PRINTING $ 0.00 Miscellaneous Income $ (2,517.59 ) Offi ce Expenses $ 7,473.80 6. OUTSTANDING SLET BALANCES - As of June 30, 2017 $ 0.00 Operating Expense-Sokol Building $ 29,162.12 Other Legal Expenses $ 300.00 7. PHYSICAL FITNESS BOARD EXPENSES $ 11,599.38 Pension Plans Offi ce/Offi cers Payments $ 135,552.79 *Policies/Procedures regarding travel expenses need to be Pension Plans-Print Shop Payments $ 3,378.84 reviewed and implemented more stringently and consistently Postage Offi ce $ 3,889.91 Property Taxes-Sokol Building $ 39,759.24 8. PUBLICATION EXPENSES Rental Area Expenses $ 802.08 Reserve Annuity Supplemental Contracts $ 1,660,860.55 A. Slovak Catholic Falcon Salaries-Editorial $ 42,767.50 Printing $ 18,775.00 Salaries-Offi ce $ 217,357.76 Postage $ 23,000.00 Salaries-Supreme Offi cers $ 21,070.00 B. Miscellaneous Printing $ 627.06 Sale of Cookbooks $ 252.70 Total $ 42,402.06 SKS 2020 Committee $ 1,114.40 State Insurance Licenses & Fees $ 6,683.25 9. REVIEW OF EXISTING MORTGAGES Supreme Auditors $ 2,297.96 Supreme Offi cers Employee Bonding $ 2,051.00 A. Outstanding Mortgage Balances: $ 713,872.31 Supreme Offi cers Travel $ 3,068.73 3 mortgage payments are being received Supreme Offi cers Uniform Allowance $ 0.00 Telephone-Editorial $ 474.82 B. Interest income on mortgages $ 22,293.94 Telephone-Offi ce $ 2,510.00 Workman’s Compensation $ 4,161.52 10. SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE 2017 Audit Recommendations Scholarships* $ (1,250.00) • Documentation should be provided for all reimbursements of lodging and all Expenses $ 511.10 expenditures above $50.00. *Scholarships refl ect voided checks • When traveling all Members should use the most cost effective means, whether by from 2016 scholarships issued Total $ (738.90) air or by auto. This is not a question when there is a minute difference, but there are times when the cost difference is substantial. 11. SPORTS AND ATHLETIC EXPENSES o Examples: • PRO - Individuals were denied reimbursement for personal A. District Tournaments vehicles as bus transportation was available per Group. None Held $ 0.00 • PRO - Multiple individuals traveling together were reimbursed for only one vehicle used. B. 71st International Bowling Tournament • CON - Individual was reimbursed a substantial amount for fl ight, May 19-20, 2017 Wilkes-Barre, PA mileage to the airport, and parking when it would have cost half as much to drive. Home Offi ce Allotment $ 3,000.00 o While we understand some may have a preference for one over the Supreme Offi cers Expenses $ 2,115.14 other, reimbursement should only be at the lower rate. Of course Note:Final report fi gures will be exceptions would need to be made in the case of medical necessity. refl ected in Annual Audit Total $ 5,115.14 Additional Comments C. 62nd International Golf Tournament • As with all companies it is paramount that policies and procedures be constantly re To be held August 18-20, 2017 viewed and updated. The Supreme Auditors are pleased to see this has continued to Dubois, PA $ 244.70 happen in 2017 as it has enhanced our ability to perform and complete our audit tasks and benefi ts the organization as a whole. Furthermore, we would like D. 48th International SLET $ 46,624.58 to recognize the progressive transparency we have witnessed and encountered over July 12-16, 2017 our past four audits. State University of New York at The College at Brockport We, the Supreme Auditors of the Slovak Catholic Sokol would like to thank the mem- Note:Final report fi gures will be refl ected bers for allowing us the honor and privilege to serve as your Auditors. in Annual Audit We, the Supreme Auditors, conducted our Audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards and practices. In reviewing the accounts of the Slovak Catholic Sokol,we E. Other Sports Expenses found the accounts to be in order and in agreement with the fi nancial report of the Supreme Walking Program $ 2,016.00 Secretary. Insurance $ 2,018.75 We, the undersigned Supreme Auditors of the Slovak Catholic Sokol, gratefully ac- Total $ 4,034.75 knowledge the kindness and cooperation of the following during the audit: Supreme Sec- retary, Scott T. Pogorelec, F.I.C., Offi ce Consultant, Peter Dobko, Bookkeeper, Melanie (Continued on page 14) PAGE 14 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

By Dawn’s Early Light... Žatva and Dožinky – Th e Slovak Harvest Francis Scott Key wrote the Fico: Bratislava to host Consumer and Harvest Festivals words to The Star-Spangled Ban- Summit in mid-October ner on September 14, 1814. On A consumer summit that will foodstuffs; it’s also about construc- that day, he had journeyed to the mainly focus on double quality tion materials and drug products. embattled Bal- standards of food and unfair trad- For us dual quality isn’t a legal timore Harbor ing practices should take place in problem; for us it’s a serious politi- seeking the re- Bratislava in mid-October, stated cal problem - a problem of a double lease of a friend Slovak Prime Minister Robert approach towards EU citizens. We being held pris- Fico(Smer-SD) at a press confer- refuse to eat, drink and use second- oner there. Key ence on September 4. class products. We want the same himself was Fico was speaking after a joint quality of products as any other detained for 25 hours on the Brit- session of the Slovak and Czech country in the EU,” he said. ish warship Supreme while the fl eet Cabinets at Lednice Castle in the According to Sobotka, the is- shelled nearby Fort McHenry. Czech Republic, with Czech Prime sue of double quality standards for At dawn, relieved to see the Minister Bohuslav Sobotka also in foodstuffs has become part of the American fl ag still fl ying over the attendance. European agenda. “I’m convinced fort, he was inspired to write the “A very important message is that the summit in Slovakia, if or- words to the poem that later be- that Slovakia and the Czech Re- ganized rapidly, will help us to keep came the National Anthem. public want to continue their in- pace with fi nding a solution to the tensive combat against dual qual- issue. It will be a good place where Fitness Makes Sense ity food within the European area. the EC will be able to present its More than 1,000 companies in Sometimes there’s a need to take specifi c plans, a place where repre- the nation have established physi- more serious action than just visit- sentatives of the EP and invidious cal fi tness programs for their em- ing the Brussels headquarters and member states will be able to com- ployees. Many studies show that meeting the European Commission ment on them,” said Sobotka, add- physically fi t employees take fewer president (Jean Clude Juncker). ing that the summit might help to sick days, are more productive and We’ve agreed on jointly initiating fi nd specifi c solutions to the issue. The harvest or Zatva was one of The Dozinky or Harvest Festi- have a better a consumer summit in Bratislava Meanwhile, the two prime min- the most important events in the vals marked the fi nal step in cele- attitude about in mid-October,” said Fico, adding isters also agreed on joint sup- traditional life of Slovak peasants brating the conclusion of the grow- their work than that the two countries want to invite port in terms of hosting the head- and farmers. Historically, Slovakia ing season of agricultural work in their sedentary relevant ´European commissioners, quarters of prestigious European was mainly an agricultural area, Slovakia. They are the equivalent co-workers. representatives of relevant commit- agencies due to be moved out of so for most people, a good harvest of the American and Canadian Start an exer- tees from national parliaments and London after Brexit. Slovakia is could mean the difference between feasts of Thanksgiving, which ex- cise program the European Parliament as well as aiming for the European Medi- a bountiful or poverty-stricken press gratefulness to God for a at your com- important European and national cines Agency(EMA), while the year. Slovaks had to work hard bountiful harvest. Both the Zatva pany. Organize a lunch-time walk- consumer institutions. Czech Republic is seeking to host and fast, and protect the fruit of and Dozinky played a signifi cant ing club or have an instructor come “We want to make it clear that the seat of the European Banking their labor. Bringing in a success- role in enabling many Slovaks to to your offi ce and lead an exercise these days it’s not only a matter of Authority(EBA). ful harvest was a cause for great survive and enjoy the fruits of their class. Fitness makes good business rejoicing. labor. sense. Communication - A must foreign countries about his lawful Did you know that you have three affairs.” vocabularies - one for reading, one Have Some Storm Sense for speaking, and one for writing? If you’re caught outdoors during They are never the same and the one an electrical storm, don’t let the tall- that lags the farthest behind is your est thing around be you! writing vocabulary. Stay inside the car with win- Recognizing words when you dows closed. Or get inside a large read them is one thing. Saying them building. Or lie down in a ditch or is another. And writing them is other low place. Or go deep into the something else because, for one rea- woods - but never stand under an EFFECTIVE DATE: JANUARY 1, 2017 son, writing involves a knowledge isolated tree. of spelling. OF....TO....WITH He Passed Port Think kindly of your friend... On July 8, 1796, the fi rst passport Speak kindly to your friend...Act was issued by the Passport Division kindly with your friend. of the United States State Depart- For if you cannot do these three ment. It went to Francis Barre as a simple things, you will not have a “citizen having occasion to pass into friend.

Slovak Catholic Sokol Semi-Annual Audit Report (Continued from page 13) Sasiela, and the Home Offi ce Staff of the Slovak Catholic Sokol. We, the undersigned Supreme Auditors of the Slovak Catholic Sokol hereby acknowledge that on August 11, 2017, we reviewed the policy of the Slovak Catholic Sokol in accordance with PA Act 154 regarding the marketing practices and found that the Slovak Catholic Sokol is in compli- ance with PA Act 154. We, your Supreme Auditors would like to assure the membership of the Slovak Catholic Sokol that we are active Slovak Catholic Sokols and participate in our Organization’s activities on all levels in addition to our regular Supreme Auditor reporting responsibilities.

Respectfully submitted, SLOVENSKÝ KATOLÍCKY SOKOL, 20. SEPTEMBRA 2017 PAGE 15

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Miroslav Lajčák zložil slávnostný sľub predsedu Krátke správy 72. Valného zhromaždenia OSN zo Slovenska rovnakou váhou hlasu. “OSN funguje už dnes kon- T Nových prípadov HIV infekcie počet bol len 12 180, t. j. o 3897 tinuálne. Zdedil som viac než na Slovensku pribúda. Posledné menej, čo výrazne negatív- 100 podujatí. Budem sa snažiť do tri roky lekári zaznamenali his- nym spôsobom ovplyvňovalo a toho vniesť nejaké svoje akcenty toricky najvyšší výskyt nových naďalej ovplyvňuje systém ma- a svoje priority, ale, samozrejme, prípadov HIV infekcie v jednom nažmentu vojenského personálu mojou úlohou je posunúť prácu kalendárnom roku (80 až 90 ľudí a plnenie úloh Ozbrojených síl. ďalej,” zdôraznil. ročne). T V roku 2012 sa do armády Predseda VZ OSN ďalej za- T Najviac infi kovaných žije vo prihlásilo 2 417 záujemcov, z stupuje členské štáty v pravidel- veľkých mestách, najvyšší výskyt nich kritéria na vstup do armády nej komunikácii s generálnym je v Bratislavskom kraji. Sloven- splnilo 1 190, čo je 49 percent. V tajomníkom OSN, s predsedami sko však naďalej patrí k členským minulom roku sa hlásilo 1 637 ekonomickej a sociálnej rady, štátom Európskej únie (EÚ) s záujemcov, znížené kritériá na zastupuje ich aj VZ navonok - najnižším počtom prípadov HIV vstup splnilo 511, čo je 31 per- zúčastňuje sa medzinárodných infekcie. cent. podujatí. T Výskyt HIV/AIDS začali T Približne 250 nových pra- Predseda 71. Valného zhromaždenia OSN Peter Th omson (na snímke “Tých úloh je naozaj veľa úrady na Slovensku sledovať od covných miest plánuje vytvoriť v vľavo) v prítomnosti generálneho tajomníka OSN Antónia Guterres ( v a skočím do toho rovnými roku 1985. Do konca júna tohto horizonte piatich rokov turecký strede) odovzdal ofi ciálne predsednícke kladivko Miroslavovi Lajčákovi. nohami. Presne o týždeň, roku ich celkovo zaznamenali u investor Mata Automotive vo - Foto: TASR 19. septembra, začína ten 934 ľudí, z toho Slovákov bolo svojom novom závode v Novej najviditeľnejší vrchol, všeobecná 792 a zvyšok cudzinci. Asi u Vsi pri Veľkom Krtíši. Spoločnosť Minister zahraničných vecí organizácie. Tradične posúdi rozprava na najvyššej úrovni, 100 osôb prešla HIV infekcia do je výrobcom interiérových deko- a európskych záležitostí SR široké spektrum politických, ktorej sa zúčastňuje do 100 hláv štádia AIDS, zomrelo 64 HIV ratívnych komponentov pre au- Miroslav Lajčák zložil v ponde- hospodárskych, sociálnych a en- štátov, taktiež predsedovia vlád, infi kovaných ľudí, z toho 49 v tomobilové značky Aston Mar- lok 11. septembra v New Yorku vironmentálnych otázok. ministri zahraničných vecí. Ro- štádiu AIDS. tin, Cadillac, Chrysler, Corvette, slávnostný sľub predsedu 72. Šéfa slovenskej diploma- zprava trvá týždeň. Počas nej T Záujem ľudí o vstup do ar- Dodge, GM, Jaguar Land Rover Valného zhromaždenia (VZ) cie do funkcie predsedu zvolili má predseda VZ aj 80 podujatí mády klesá. Zároveň sa zvyšuje či Tesla. OSN. predstavitelia členských štátov denne a to, samozrejme, istým počet vojakoch odchádzajúcich T Anna Šimková z Návojoviec Zložením sľubu sa zároveň OSN 31. mája 2017. Zástupca spôsobom stanoví dynamiku do zálohy. Výsledkom toho je, že oslávila začiatkom septembra prihlásil k tomu, že si bude plniť SR získal takúto vysokú pozíciu práce ďalej,” dodal. - TASR sa znižuje počet vojakov. Vyplýva 106 rokov. Prežila dve svetové povinnosti a vykonávať funkcie v systéme OSN vôbec po prvý to z Informácie o aktuálnom vý- vojny a mala 9 detí, o ktoré zverené ako predsedovi VZ OSN raz. Zasadnutie VZ OSN sa Slovenskí vojaci voji v oblasti doplňovania vojen- sa starala sama. Na svoj život v súlade s Chartou OSN “bez koná v sídle OSN v americkom ského personálu Ozbrojených síl spomína ako na veľmi ťažký, no toho, aby som požadoval alebo New Yorku raz ročne. V pléne sa pripravujú SR. napriek tomu by na tomto svete prijímal akékoľvek inštrukcie vo tohtoročného VZ OSN vystúpi na misiu v Iraku T K 6. júlu bolo v armáde pláno- ešte chcela pár rokov pobudnúť. vzťahu k výkonu svojej funkcie i prezident Andrej Kiska, ktorý Slovenskí vojaci sa už pri- vaných 16 077 funkcií profesio- Napriek svojmu veku netrpí od niektorej vlády alebo subjek- povedie slovenskú delegáciu. pravujú na vyslanie do Iraku. nálnych vojakov, ale ich skutočný žiadnou chorobou. tu mimo OSN”. “Predseda VZ je človek, ktorý Slo-vensko ponúklo vyslanie Minister Lajčák sa stal stojí rok na čele tohto orgánu, je vojakov, ktorí by mohli v tejto Zoznam svetového kultúrneho a prírodného druhým predsedom VZ, ktorý to protokolárne najvyššia funk- krajine pomáhať s výcvikom zložil pri prevzatí funkcie sľub cia v systéme OSN. V prvom dedičstva SR UNESCO odmínovačov ako aj špecialistov ustanovený rezolúciou VZ OSN rade stanovuje tému VZ, to zna- Historické mesto Banská Štiavnica a technické pamiatky na opravy ruských tankov, do tej- dňa 13. septembra 2016. Rezolú- mená to “moje” VZ je 72. v po- v okolí to krajiny na májovom summite cia nazvaná “Revitalizácia práce radí a téma, ktorú som stanovil, Levoča, Spišský hrad a pamiatky okolia NATO v Bruseli. Valného zhromaždenia” tiež sta- je Ľudia na prvom mieste – mier Rezervácia ľudovej architektúry Vlkolínec Vojaci na svojej internetovej novila etický kódex predsedu. a dôstojný život pre všetkých Jaskyne Slovenského a Aggtelekského krasu stránke zverejnili informáciu, že Tohtoročné zasadnutie Val- na udržateľnej planéte,” uviedol Bardejov 28 vojakov už trénuje na vyslanie ného zhromaždenia OSN sa minister pre TASR. Staré bukové lesy a bukové pralesy Karpát a iných regiónov do novovzniknutej misie Nato začalo 12. septembra a potrvá do Predseda okrem toho ot- Európy Training and Capability Building 17. septembra 2018. Zaoberať sa vára zasadnutie VZ a vedie Drevené chrámy v slovenskej časti Karpatského oblúka – Iraq (NTCB-I). Samotný návrh bude okrem iného posilnením schôdze. Počas roka sa prijme na vyslanie vojakov ešte neprešiel globálneho prístupu k riadeniu približne 170 dokumentov, o Zoznam nehmotného kultúrneho rokovaním vlády. migrácie, tvorbou komplexných ktorých je potrebné rokovať. dedičstva ľudstva UNESCO Hlavnou úlohou a poslaním prístupov na udržanie mieru a Minister považuje VZ OSN Fujara – hudobný nástroj a jeho hudba slovenských zástupcov mno- prevenciu konfl iktov a reformou za najreprezentatívnejší orgán Terchovská muzika honárodnej jednotky, ktorá bezpečnostného a rozvojového na planéte, keďže ako jediný Gajdošská kultúra piliera OSN a manažmentu združuje 193 členských štátov s (Pokračovanie na str. 15) Bábkarstvo na Slovensku a v Čechách