Your for News prosvetaOfficial Publication of the Slovene National Benefit Society In This Issue YEAR CXIV USPS: 448-080 MONDAY, MARCH 1, 2021 ISSUE 3 ISSN: 1080-0263 Slovenia from the Source...... 3 SNPJ Fraternal Sympathies...... 4-5 Family fun in store at the SNPJ Recreation Center PROSVETA Crossword Puzzle...... 5 by joseph c. evanish out at the cabins and enjoy the friendship members is $140 per person; for non-members briefly SNPJ National President/CEO of fellow SNPJ members. Of course, there’s the fee is $200 per person. There is also an ad- BOROUGH OF SNPJ, Pa. — We’re looking always time for the pool in addition to other ditional lodging fee based on the type of cabin forward to the summer season at the SNPJ special activities, many times featuring live in which you will be staying. For a two-bedroom Required Lodge report Recreation Center and counting the days until entertainment! Upper Cabin (numbers 3-24), the fee is $350 for deadlines moved to June Family Week 2021, scheduled Sunday, Aug. Campers will enjoy three meals a day. the week. For a two-bedroom Lower Cabin, the 1, through Saturday, Aug. 7. Although the meal service will conclude with fee is $230 for the week. For a one-bedroom IMPERIAL, Pa. — Due to the cur- For those of you who aren’t aware of every- breakfast on Friday, Aug. 6, you’ll be able to Lower Cabin, the fee is $120 for the week. rent state of the pandemic affecting the thing that goes on at Family Week, think of it stay in your cabin and enjoy all of the Friday Want to stay in the newly-renovated Cabins 1 country, all Lodge reporting requirements as a summer camp for families. But you don’t evening fun at the SNPJ Recreation Center. Of or 2? The fee is $575 for the week. All lodg- will be postponed this year. The Elec- even need a family to attend since activities course, you can stay Saturday evening as well ing fees are fixed, regardless of whether one tion of Officers Report, Lodge Meeting are geared toward individual campers of all for an additional fee. Please remember that the person or the maximum number of occupants Verification and Certification, Lodge ages. You can participate in arts and crafts, Gostilna kitchen is open on the weekends so are staying in the cabin. Audit Report, and the Report of Local balina and beanbag toss tournaments, bingo that you can purchase food. Unit Activity are all due into the SNPJ SEE SNPJ FAMILY WEEK games, picnics and hayrides, or just hang The Family Week registration fee for SNPJ Home Office by June 1. Please disregard ON PAGE 2 the original deadlines. KAREN A. PINTAR SNPJ National Secretary/COO Lodge 559 meeting Lodge 581 backs plan for a music date set for March 12 CHICAGO — Lodge 559 has a meeting scholarship honoring late secretary scheduled for March 12 starting at noon. Due to most members still adhering to by MARCIA KLANCER BLEGGI COVID-19 precautions, we will be avail- Lodge 581 Secretary/Treasurer able to meet via Zoom or phone call. If ST. MARYS, Pa. — During their most recent PERIODICAL MATERIAL you are interested in attending either way, meeting, held Feb. 14 at the Wildwoods in St. please contact Lodge Secretary Melanie Marys, Lodge 581 members continued their Matiasek via e-mail to mjmatiasek@ relationship with the North Central Pennsyl- gmail.com or call (708) 715-0131. vania Polka Boosters. Melanie Matiasek In honor of late Lodge 581 Secretary/ Lodge 559 Secretary/Treasurer Treasurer Jerry Troha, who was an influential member of both groups, the Polka Boosters Lodge 776 schedules are establishing a music scholarship for two graduating students who plan to further their meeting on March 14 studies in music after high school. One student will be selected from each of the two high BOROUGH OF SNPJ, Pa. — SNPJ schools in St. Marys. Lodge 776 members will gather for their regular meeting at the SNPJ Recreation John Troha and Pat Moore will coordinate Center on Sunday, March 14. The meeting the scholarships with St. Marys Area High will start at 2 p.m. School and Elk County Catholic High School. Other programs planned for the spring and VONNIE DOMBROSKY SNPJ Lodge 581 and the the North Central Lodge 776 Recording Secretary summer include sponsoring a Pennsylvania Pa. Polka Boosters are establishing a music SEE LODGE 581 SCHOLARSHIP scholarship in memory of late Lodge 581 ON PAGE 5 Secretary/Treasurer Bro. JERRY TROHA. Have you recommended a new member lately? IMPERIAL, Pa. — Take advantage of SNPJ’s Recommender Program. Every Dec. elections usher in the new year for Lodge 749 valid referral earns the recommender $10, plus an entry in the quarterly drawing by Evelyn Dimpfl ing, after the regular business was conducted, Federation are Joseph Vasilko, Joanne Vasilko, for a chance to win $100. Pay a visit to Lodge 749 Secretary election of officers was held. Our returning of- Evelyn Dimpfl, Julie Wagner and James Vasilko. the SNPJ website, snpj.org, to complete JOHNSTOWN, Pa. — I just checked my re- ficers are President Joseph Vasilko (since 1963), I guess that the one constant in life is the an online Recommender form and get a cords and realized that it has been months since Vice President James Vasilko, Treasurer Judith passing of life. That being so, I extend sym- head start on your reward. I last wrote an article for Prosveta. That is Edsall, and Recording Secretary (since 1963) pathies to Lodge 749 members who have died rather strange for me, but then, this past year and Lodge Secretary Evelyn Dimpfl. recently. has been rather strange too. Our auditors are Beatrice Edwards and Julie SEE LODGE 749 NEW YEAR THE During the December 2020 Lodge 749 meet- Wagner. Lodge delegates to the Conemaugh ON PAGE 2 DEADLINE

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PLAY BALL! RecallingFrom the Strabane the Lodge archives 138 Young Bucs-Old Timers Games • Carlie Anne Larsen Just in case you missed it online, on a news broadcast, or in the sports section of your local newspaper, Major League Baseball Born March 24, 2020 teams opened their spring training camps in mid-February, bringing pitchers and catchers to camp Feb. 17-19, while position Helper, Utah, Lodge 689 players reported a few days later, on either Feb. 22 or 23, depending on the team’s spring training schedule. The members of SNPJ Lodge 689 welcome With the start of the 2021 MLB regular season slated for April 1 (hmmm... isn’t that April Fool’s Day?), it seems appropriate Carlie Anne Larsen as their newest addi- to celebrate by sharing a photo submitted via e-mail by Lodge 138 member Bro. George Elish, a former member of the SNPJ tion. Carlie Anne is the daughter of Tasia National Board Supervisory Committee (1986-1990). According to Bro. Elish, this photo was taken in 1982 during the Strabane, Anne Klarich-Larsen (689), granddaughter Pa., Lodge 138 Young Bucs-Old Timers softball game. As Bro. Elish wrote in an article published in the Sept. 22, 1982, of Tamara Anne Klarich-Gray (689), and PROSVETA issue, “...enough guys for four teams showed up. Everyone had a chance to play and the Young Bucs won, 17-11.” great-granddaughter of Sharon Klarich [From personal experience, the editor is almost certain that 1982 was the last time the Young Bucs defeated the Old Timers.] (689) and the late Albert Klarich (689). We For the sake of historical reference, this photo is the very first PROSVETA “From the archives” submission printed in color. welcome Carlie Anne to the Society and And after almost 40 years, the 1982 version of the Strabane Lodge 138 Young Bucs-Old Timers game never looked better! extend our best wishes to her entire family. PROSVETA snpj.org • [email protected] 2 March 1, 2021 PROSVETA Don’t miss out on the fun of Family Week at the SNPJ Rec Center ENLIGHTENMENT SNPJ FAMILY WEEK last summer) to the SNPJ Recreation your registration form, if you wish. If member guests are welcome for $75 (USPS 448-080) FROM PAGE 1 Center by July 1. The balance will be we haven’t received your registration per person, per day. (ISSN 1080-0263) If you are staying in your RV in the due when you check in on Sunday, and deposit by July 1, you may lose We’re looking forward to a fun- The Official Publication of the Trailer Court, there is no lodging fee. Aug. 1. Please call Sue Zarella at the your deposit and your cabin may be filled week of camp during SNPJ Slovene National You must turn in your registration Rec Center if you are unsure if you rented to somebody else. Family Week! Contact the Recreation form and a $25 cabin deposit (if you left a cabin deposit. You can also Daily member guests are welcome Center at 1-877-767-5732 or e-mail Benefit Society didn’t pay it when you checked out mail in your total balance due with for $50 per person, per day; non- [email protected] for information. 247 W. Allegheny Road Imperial, PA 15126-9774 Phone: (724) 695-1100 Elections bring a new year of service for Johnstown Lodge 749 officers Toll-Free: 1-800-843-7675 (THE SNPJ) LODGE 749 NEW YEAR his family. the many stories of her wonderful Kevin was perfect for his former FROM PAGE 1 Fax: (724) 695-1555 Longtime member Frances Shika- experiences. job as SNPJ Fraternal Director, and Albert F. Likar passed away on la recently died. I remember her and She will be sorely missed by her he was always on hand for whatever e-mail: [email protected] Aug. 6, 2020, at the age of 92. Al was her husband, Walt, from the Slovenian nieces and nephews, Joanne (Glovach) was going on. We won’t forget his big website: https://snpj.org always at SNPJ functions in the area Hall in Lorain Borough. They were Vasilko, Evelyn (Glovach) Dimpfl, smile and his jokes. I will miss seeing Editor: and enjoyed his button box accordion. very nice people and now will be Barbara (Gonnella) Case, Stephen him at the Recreation Center. Jay Sedmak He was predeceased by his dear wife, remembered lovingly by their son, Wukina and Roberta (Wukina) Ken- Lodge 749 made a nice contribu- Subscription rate is $8 per year for Anne, and is survived by children William. ny, as well as numerous great-nieces tion in Kevin’s name to the Recreation non-SNPJ members in the United Ronald, Patricia (Horvath), Diane My dear aunt, Frances Mavri, and great-nephews. She was prede- Center. Sympathies are extended to States (Fla. subscribers, please add 6 (Bullock) and Mariann (Edwards), who outlived her SNPJ life insurance ceased by her parents; four sisters; a his family. percent sales tax). Canadian and foreign as well as 11 grandchildren and policy, died at the age of 102. She brother; a niece, Frances (Gonnella) Hopefully we will all soon receive subscriptions, $50 per year. Advertising information available by contacting our seven great-grandchildren. Deepest lived most of her life in Windber, Pa., Brezina; and a nephew, Ronald Gon- our COVID-19 vaccinations and will office. Material concerning the official sympathies to you all. but spent the last few years of her life nella. Rest in peace, Aunt Fran. be able to go about a normal lifestyle workings of the Slovene National Ben- Member Robert E. Merle died in the Hollidaysburg, Pa., area. She While this seems to be a litany of once again. efit Society is given publication priority. on May 19, 2020, and sympathies was a WWII veteran, having served death notices, I would be remiss if Just as a reminder, since we are in a Unsolicited manuscripts returned only as a nurse in Germany, Vietnam and I didn’t include the unexpected loss new year, please do some housekeep- if a self-addressed, stamped envelope are extended to his family. Member is enclosed. Jack J. Jaber passed away on Aug. other posts throughout her career. of SNPJ Recreation Center Director ing with your SNPJ policies, making 12, 2020, and is survived by daughter She retired with the rank of lieutenant Kevin Richards. Kevin passed away sure your beneficiary information is Postmaster: Send all address changes to: Carrie, and granddaughters Izabella colonel. She traveled the world over suddenly in early December, and I up to date. Call me if you need any PROSVETA, 247 W. Allegheny Rd., Imperial, PA 15126-9774 and Violet. Condolences go out to in her retirement and leaves behind was shocked to learn of his passing. help or information. (Published monthly) (Periodical postage paid at Imperial, Pa., and additional mailing office.) 7, 1896, issue of the San Francisco Call detailed a SNPJ National Board surprising new development: the Slovenian settlers Executive Committee: Strangers were now mining copper in the fertile Eden Valley, National President/CEO along with coal in the surrounding hills. Joseph C. Evanish According to the author, “A shareholder, who is one of the principal men in the colony, said National Secretary/COO to Paradise Karen A. Pintar yesterday: ‘We have great hopes for the future, by Jay Sedmak especially since the copper mine has proved a National Treasurer/CFO SNPJ Publications Editor/Manager rich one. The mine is being worked. Two shifts MARTIN Robert J. Lawrence Part 3, continued from the Jan. 1 and Feb. 1 issues KONDA, of men are employed, one by day and the other editor, Correspondence received at: AUTHOR’S NOTE – Credit where credit is due: by night, and they are taking out considerable ore publisher, 247 West Allegheny Road The vast majority of the material compiled for while opening the shaft. A syndicate of Eastern and one Imperial, PA 15126-9774 this article was researched and written by Polonca capitalists has taken hold of the mine, having the of the 12 Office hours are Monday -Thursday, 8 a.m. Cesar-Nedzbala and published, in Slovenian, in necessary capital to work it, but the colony will founders of to 5 p.m.; Fridays 7:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. the Slovene Dve Domovini, Vol. 1/1990 (translation by Google share the benefits derived from it.’” Jeram, however, was more reserved in his estimation of the hidden National Translate, which did an admirable job). Additional Benefit Finance Committee: sources include Slovene Immigrant History, 1900- resources, saying only, “[T]here will be busy times Society. Robert Lawrence, Secretary 1950, Autobiographical Sketches, by Ivan Molek, in the colony, and it will all rest with the people Joseph C. Evanish translated by Mary Molek, published by M. Molek, themselves then to put the agricultural colony on Although the sale of the livestock was transacted Roger C. Clifford, Chairman – 568 Inc., 1979; The Slovenes of Northern California, a sound basis, altogether independent of the mine in February, several months passed before the Lang Rd., Sewickley, PA 15143 1860-2001, by Donald Kambic, published 2001; and lumber mill.” livestock could be transferred to the new owner, a Kenneth Anderson – 2400 Derby Rd., and columns from various newspapers, all of which News of the “vast wealth” represented by the well-known local cattle-buyer. On May 3, 1897, the Birmingham, MI 48009 have been identified throughout the text. discovery of “a wonderfully rich copper mine” in date both parties had agreed to conduct the transfer, Richard Hervol – 183 Wylie Ave., Eden Valley was also reported in an issue of the Jeram met the buyer in the town of Cahto and they Strabane, PA 15363 After parting ways with Jeram and leaving the (California) State Mining Journal dated Aug. 21, then proceeded back to Eden Valley. Shortly after Eden Valley settlement, Martin Konda became 1896. But despite the attention paid by the media arriving at the settlement, Jeram and a second man, Audit Committee: disillusioned with religion in general and felt he had at that time, no further mention was made of the identified as Tom Chase (a member of the buyer’s Stan Repos, Chairman – 1255 been swindled out of a hefty sum. He eventually colony’s copper or coal mines, nor of the alleged party, perhaps?), set off on horseback to conduct McCaslin Rd., Imperial, PA 15126 made his way to Pueblo, Colo. – which was quickly deal struck between Jeram (ostensibly on behalf business in nearby Covelo. Vincent Baselj – 1001 Grandview Ave., becoming a hotbed of organized labor disputes – of the Eden Valley colony) and the “syndicate of Reaching the Eel River and finding the ferryman Apt. 903, Bridgeville, PA 15017 where he worked for several months in 1901 as Eastern capitalists.” absent, the pair decided to cross, Chase entering the Joanna L. Baker – 301 Cactus Rd., the manager of Mir (Peace), a Catholic weekly In his overview of the Eden Valley settlement, stream first to lead the way. The crossing proved Gallup, NM 87301 newspaper. He traveled throughout Colorado and Molek includes portions of a letter he received in fatal for Jeram, however, as he somehow fell from Minnesota as a representative of the newspaper, 1937 from Mary Pogorelec, who along with her his horse into the chilly water. Chase’s attempts Regional Vice Presidents: returning to Pueblo in 1902 to publish his very husband were among the first 100 or so settlers in at a rescue were futile; Jeram was swiftly carried own newspaper, Glas Svobode (Voice of Freedom). Eden Valley. Mary recalled that many of the settlers downstream. The body was finally found in mid- Region 1: Kenneth J. Zakraysek – 106 Queens Row, P.O. Box 137, Elton, PA Konda admitted to Ivan Molek that his main goal who desired to leave the colony pressed Jeram to July, and Jeram was buried – rather unceremoni- 15934 when launching Glas Svobode was “to get rid of return their deposits. He, of course, would always ously, given that he was a priest – in the Catholic Region 2: James L. Curl – 138 other newspaper competitors in his home territory;” refuse any demand for a refund, replying instead that cemetery in Ukiah. Details of the fatal accident Barrington Dr., Oakdale, PA 15071 the first casualty was the Mir Catholic newspaper, they should “Stay here and work, work!” Jeram’s were reported in the May 7, 1897, issue of the Ukiah Region 3: Donald F. Srnick – 29254 which folded shortly thereafter. Announcing the vision of a cooperative Slovenian settlement belied Republican Press. Chardon Rd., Willoughby Hills, OH newspaper’s demise, a less-than-subtle headline the truth of the entire venture: By the autumn of The mysterious circumstances surrounding 44092 on the Glas Svobode front page reads “Our Mir 1896, after only five months of existence, the colony the death of Fr. Peter Josip Jeram resulted in a Region 4: Tracey Anderson – 1014 has eternal peace.” was already faltering and Jeram’s loan payments number of rumors. Did he commit suicide? Was Edgewood Dr., Royal Oak, MI 48067 As a result of his experience in Eden Valley, would soon be in arrears. it murder – did someone push him into the river? Region 5: Justina Rigler – 1116 Berkley Martin Konda was a changed man. He intimated, The relationship between Fr. Jeram and the Or was it all a hoax – was it really Jeram’s body Ln., Lemont, IL 60439 again to Molek, that his time spent in the colony Eden Valley settlers, which was strained almost that was discovered more than two months after Region 6: Fred Mlakar – 13592 “had made an atheist of him,” and that he had from the date of the colony’s inception, had the accident? The speculation made little differ- Onkayha Cir., Irvine, CA 92620 somehow been cheated in his subsequent business deteriorated rapidly after Jeram introduced his ence to the few settlers who remained in the Eden agreement with the Mir newspaper, for which he amended communal contracts in the spring, and Valley colony as of May 1897. Regardless of which SNPJ Recreation Center pledged vengeance. Konda exacted his toll on the the settlers’ initial resistance to the new arrange- rumor they may have preferred, the fact remained 270 Martin Road Catholic publication when he and Frank Medica ment turned to complete disdain as the year wore that Jeram was gone and the settlement had no Enon Valley, PA 16120 (another of the 12 SNPJ founders) began publish- on. While they continued to raise livestock, which chance of survival. The colony had been suffering (724) 336-5180 • fax (724) 336-6716 ing Glas Svobode, filling its pages with columns was their main source of food, the settlers refused a steady decline for months; Jeram’s death simply Toll-free: 1-877-767-5732 website: www.snpjrec.com devoted to progressive, “free thought” ideas which to work the land, build additional houses, and in precipitated its collapse. e-mail: [email protected] railed against the religious principles of early 20th general support the welfare of the community. The When the last of the Slovenian settlers departed century Slovenian benefit societies. residents had failed in their promise to further Eden Valley in 1897, a balance of roughly $47,000 Both Konda and Medica recognized that Colo- develop the colony. Had they worked together was still owed on the loan. What little remained rado was a less-than-ideal base for their progres- for the greater good of the settlement, it is quite of Jeram’s personal property was awarded to the sive newspaper since the majority of Slovenian possible that Eden Valley would have expanded state administrators and sold at public auction. Have something for immigrants – along with Slovenian newspaper by attracting a number of new Slovenian settlers, The last vestige of the Eden Valley settlement, Up-and-Coming? subscribers – resided in the Midwest (Chicago and each of whom would have been required to make the Jeram post office, so named in 1896, was Cleveland) and further east (in Pennsylvania and, to an investment in the colony, as was required of closed in 1897. Lodge/Organization a lesser degree, New York). These were the centers the current and former residents. But that wasn’t Today, nearly 125 years later, any mention of of the Slovenian immigrant community in America, the case. Eden Valley elicits only a vague recollection of the and in an effort to sustain their fledgling news- As a result of these interpersonal conflicts, former Slovenian settlement. But its history lingers Type of Event paper, the pair agreed to move the Glas Svobode many of the settlers – in particular, those who had in the names of the settlers, many of whom made

publication to Chicago in 1903. The move paid off some savings set aside – left the colony in the final their homes in and around San Francisco when handsomely: Within a year – in April 1904, to be months of 1896. Those who remained (i.e.: those the colony dissolved. Reading through the list of Site exact – Konda and Medica had generated enough who could not afford to leave) lamented their ill investor surnames, one would think it’s a review support to establish the SNPJ, a new progressive fortune in letters to family and friends. The arrival of a who’s who of the Slovenian-American com- benefit society, and Glas Svobode became the of any new settlers had long since ceased, as had munity in the early 20th century: Adamič, Ancel, society’s first official publication. any new investments in the colony. The colony was Bi zja k , Ča dež , D em ša r, K lemenc, Ko č eva r, Kond a , If a concert or dance, who is performing? collapsing, and Jeram, who had secured the loan Koren, Košir, Kukar, Omerza, Peterlin, Peternel, A Broken Promise and was registered as the sole property owner, was Petrič, Plut, Pugel, Škof, Tavčar, Trojar, Zupan, acutely aware of that fact. Zupančič... and it goes on and on. ...and Shattered Hope Cash-strapped and fearing the colony would soon In the 1930s, when Ivan Molek wrote of the Date While it could be argued that the Eden Valley disband, Jeram sold all of the livestock in February Eden Valley colony, he noted that “Not a single Time colony had an indirect effect on the formation of 1897. While no one can be certain of his motive Slovene lives in that area today.” While that is very the Slovene National Benefit Society, there is little for the sale (retribution, blind faith, or maybe sheer likely a true statement, Molek’s words fail to take Who to contact doubt that the settlement made a definite impact on stubbornness?), Jeram used the proceeds to pay an into consideration the undeniable significance of its residents. Even as the settlers’ complaints and installment on the loan. Several sources indicate the former settlement. Even with its failure – bet- personal attacks continued, Fr. Jeram proceeded that he also sold all of his possessions around that ter still, as a result of its failure – the Eden Valley Phone ( ) with his plans for the colony’s success. same time, retaining only his library, the manu- colony was a major contributor to the growth of the During the spring and summer of 1896, the script for his Slovenian-English grammar book, Slovenian immigrant community in San Francisco. settlers constructed a small sawmill, the benefit a pocket watch, and a few personal items of little And in a roundabout manner, the reasons for its Complete and return to: PROSVETA of which Jeram described as a means of attaining value. By this time the Eden Valley settlement was failure provide further insight into one progressive 247 W. Allegheny Road self-sufficiency by “cut[ting] lumber for building impoverished and, as Molek describes, the settlers Slovenian who helped lay the foundation for the Imperial, PA 15126-9774 houses for the colonists, and also for barns, fences, who stayed “remained like slaves for one year, from Slovene National Benefit Society. e-mail: [email protected] stores, etc.” Later that summer, an article in the Aug. June 1896 until June 1897.” ~ END ~ snpj.org • [email protected] PROSVETA March 1, 2021 3

pendix and a detailed map of the hilly Charge d’affaires heads areas of Carniola from Klagenfurt to U.S. Embassy in Slovenia from the the Sava River. source Hacquet, who left his native country David C. Ely, CPIA LJUBLJANA (STA) — Susan K. SNPJ Sales Director to become a surgeon in Idrija, as well as Falatko has again assumed the position a professor of anatomy and surgery in of charge d’affaires at the U.S. Embassy researcher Milan Kobal said it was inter- Ljubljana (Laibach, at the time), was one in Slovenia following the departure of esting that their reach stretched beyond of the first researchers of the Slovenian former Ambassador Lynda C. Blanchard, the local roads. mountains and the Alps. He was the first Spring Forward! the Embassy an­nounced in mid-January. Kobal explained that in 2020, faculty to climb Mali Triglav, the third highest Falatko has been serving in Slovenia researchers started using a drone-mount- peak in Slovenia and the Julian Alps, in ecently, the COVID pandemic claimed yet another since June 2019. ed laser scanner to examine ero­sion 1777, and the Pasterze, the longest glacier tradition – the annual festival in Punxsutawney, Pa., “We have made great strides in ex- processes, including torrential floods, in Austria, in 1779. in celebration of Groundhog Day! While the event panding the U.S.-Slovenia relationship avalanches, landslides and rockfall. “In He was also one of the first researchers Rwas still held and aired, the excitement in the air was no- in areas of mutual interest, creating Bovec, it was used for the first time to to describe karst features and phenom- ticeably missing. Upon witnessing Phil see his shadow, new opportunities for us to work more determine the depth and overall volume ena. As a geologist, he devised his own meaning six more weeks of winter, I got to thinking: “How closely together than ever to overcome the of snow after an avalanche,” he said, not- theories about the development of the did all this start?” challenges ahead as allies, partners and ing that the laser scanner enabled what Earth’s surface based on existing theories The first official Groundhog Day celebration took place friends,” Falatko was quoted as saying. standard photogrammetry could not. and his own critical thought. 134 years ago, on Feb. 2, 1887, in Punxsutawney. It was Prior to her assignment as Deputy “The researchers will use the acquired The book, which was translated from the brainchild of local newspaperman Clymer Freas, who Chief of Mission in Ljubljana, Falatko data to create maps of potential snowslide German by Primož Debenjak, and from sold a group of local businessmen on the idea. The men was the director of the Office in Charge and rockfall hazards,” he added. Latin by Matej Petrič, was issued in 300 trekked to a site called “Gobbler’s Knob,” where the inau- of the Western Balkans at the U.S. State copies by publisher Maks Viktor in con- gural groundhog became the bearer of bad news when Department. She also served in U.S. junction with the Jože Udovič Cerknica he saw his shadow. diplomatic missions to Mauritius and the Library. This is the third translation of Today, the yearly festivities at Gobbler’s Knob are Seychelles, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Cuba, an important work in Slovenian history, presided over by a band of local dignitaries known as the Mali, Rwanda and Geneva. Slovenia’s coastal area following a translation of the book on Inner Circle. Its members wear top hats and tuxedos, and Former Ambassador Blanchard threatened by rising sea Cerknica Lake by Franc Anton von conduct the official proceedings, supposedly speaking started her stint in August 2019 and Steinberg, and Tobias Gruber’s book to the groundhog in “Groundhogese.” Typically, tens of handed in her resignation on Jan. 11, as KOPER (STA) — According to a recent about the hydrography [the science of thousands of spectators descend upon Groundhog Day is customary when a president’s term study conducted by researchers at the surveying and charting bodies of water] events in Punxsutawney, a borough that’s home to around expires. She departed Slovenia a few days Geography Department of the University of Carniola. just 6,000 people. This annual rite of passage was further prior to President Biden’s inauguration. of Primorska Faculty of Humanities, immortalized on the big screen in the aptly named 1993 the expected rise in the sea level in the coming decades, coupled with high tide Bill Murray classic “Groundhog Day.” flooding, could affect some 3,800 people Also known as woodchucks, groundhogs belong to living along the Slovenian coast, flood- a group of large ground squirrels known as marmots. N1 Slovenija news site Foreign Ministry’s art ing some nature reserves out of existence. They grow up to 25 inches long and can live for 10 years High tides have been increasingly launching in Slovenia in captivity. (According to legend, Punxsutawney Phil is collection is expanding flooding low-lying sections of the Slo- LJUBLJANA (STA) — United Media, more than 130 years old, thanks to the magical elixir he LJUBLJANA (STA) — Slovenia’s venian coast, and the sea level has risen imbibes every summer.) Groundhogs spend the winter the media division of United Group, plans Foreign Ministry has expanded its art 10 centimeters (approx. four inches) in to expand to the Slovenian market this hibernating in their burrows, significantly reducing their collection by purchasing 41 pieces of the past 50 years, as indicated by the year by setting up a news website under metabolic rate and body temperature; by February, they art, most of which have been produced study. The researchers, Gregor Kovačič the group’s existing N1 brand, which is can lose as much as half their weight. by the younger generation of Slovenian and Valentina Brečko Grubar, note that already active in the region. When groundhogs emerge from their winter slumber, artists as part of the New Wave project. in the past 20 years the rise of the sea Based in Luxembourg, United Media these whiskered rodents eat plant life, wild berries and a The new paintings, prints and drawings level in Slovenia has been higher than has already opened its Adria News sub- variety of insects – and they don’t mind helping themselves will hang on the walls of diplomatic European and global averages. sidiary in Ljubljana, under which the N1 to garden vegetables or agricultural crops during planting representation offices and consulates to Scientists participating in the Inter- Slovenija website will operate. The site and harvest seasons! promote Slovenian art around the world. governmental Panel on Climate Change is scheduled to launch in the first half The Groundhog Day traditional celebration in Penn- Prior to the purchase, Foreign estimate the global sea level could rise of this year, possibly as early as spring. sylvania has spawned others, but none have gathered Ministry representatives contacted the by up to 100 centimeters (39 inches) by “N1 has established itself as a trust- the notoriety of the original Punxsutawney Phil. Some of Union of Associations of Slovenian the year 2100 but, unlikely, not by less worthy and independent media platform, Phil’s groundhog weather-forecasting brethren include Paint­ers (ZDSLU). Olga Butinar Čeh, than 50 centimeters (19.6 inches). as well as the number one pick by con- Balzac Billy (Calgary, Alberta, Canada), Buckeye Chuck ZDSLU curator and author of the text Given a 50-centimeter rise in the sea sumers in all the markets where it is pres- (Marion, Ohio), Fred la marmotte (Quebec, Canada), Gen- in a brochure that will be issued as part level, high tide floods would cover 700 ent, and N1 Slovenija aims to do the same eral Beauregard Lee (Jackson, Ga.), Shubenacadie Sam of the New Wave project, selected 66 hectares (1,730 acres) of the Slo­venian in the Slovenian market by meeting the (Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia), Staten Island Chuck (New artists, and a special commission at the coast with about 25 centimeters (10 highest journalistic standards,” United York, N.Y.), Stormy Marmot (Boulder, Colo.), and Wiarton Foreign Ministry then picked 23 artists inches) of water along the lowest portions Media managing director Aleksandra Willie (Wiarton, Ontario, Canada). who offered three to five works. The of the coast. This would mean extensive Subotič wrote in a Janua r y press release. The groundhog phenomena has even crossed spe- ministry purchased one to three works flooding of the salt pans in Strunjan and Katja Šeruga has been appointed cies! For nearly 50 years, residents of Vermilion, Ohio, from each artist. Sečovlje, and several important fauna Adria News director, as well as the have turned to a vastly different creature for their annual Although most of the artists are and flora habitats. website’s editor-in-chief. She had previ- weather forecast: the woolly bear caterpillar. According to from the younger generation, works by During high tide, the water level ously worked as a broadcast editor and tradition, if the bugs have more orange than black coloring Bogdan Čobal, a representative of the would be comparable to that of extremely journalist, and as editor-in-chief for the in autumn, the upcoming winter will be mild. The one-day older generation, were also among those high tides or extreme flooding today, Večer newspaper. family festival attracts approximately 100,000 people! purchased. with about 80 centimeters (31.5 inches) of Ac cord i ng to Šer uga , t he websit e wi l l Unfortunately, these critters – whether (get it?) they be Butinar Čeh sees the project as a water on low-lying portions of the coast, seek to elevate journalism in Slovenia. groundhogs or caterpillars – forecast the “bright moment at the end of a dark and up to 144 centimeters (56.5 inches) N1 Slovenija will cooperate with the N1 future correctly only 25 to 50 percent of year,” and a successful continuation of in the case of an exceptionally high tide. international editorial department that the time, proving yet again: Nothing and a nine-year cooperation between the The built-up areas of the low coast features, among others, the former BBC no one can accurately predict the future Foreign Ministry and the ZDSLU. She would be threatened, such as those World Service director. in the area of Koper port. Like today, consistently. Don’t take that chance! Call said that more than a third of the artists In Slovenia, United Group already were not members of the ZDSLU, but Piran would be hardest hit, with a large SNPJ today at 1-800-843-7675 for a free owns telecommunications provider were members of regional associations. part of the old town under water. Some insurance analysis and let us help you Telemach, online retail website Shopp­ “The idea was to give an opportunity to residential areas of Lucija would also be spring your family’s future forward! ster, and the Sport Klub sports channels. all young artists, those under the age of flooded, along with the entire Sečovlje N1 news channels, which are currently 40,” she explained. salt pans. broadcast in Serbia, Croatia and Bosnia- Butinar Čeh hopes the New Wave Conservation areas such as the Herzegovina, are the leading news media project will have a positive impact on Škocjanski Zatok, Sečoveljske Soline platforms in those countries and a CNN the nonexistent Slovenian art market. a nd St ju ž a i n St r u nja n wou ld b e gone for- partner in the region, according to the “We have appraisers, but unfortunately ever, the researches warn. They call for press release. we don’t have norms that are reliable developing detailed mid- and long-term SNPJ Loyalty Annuities and would guarantee that a pur­chase of plans to adapt to the conse­quences of sea Your loyalty with SNPJ is now being rewarded! art is a safe investment. In addition, the flooding, which would include mapping Contact the SNPJ Home Office at 1-800-843-7675 prices of some art works – say, a part of out where certain human activities would and open your new SNPJ Loyalty Annuity TODAY! Impressionists – are set too high.” no longer be possible. A contemporary art Loyalty 8 Annuity Loyalty 5 Annuity In the past, Slovenian banks and some museum coming to Bled 8-year surrender period 5-year surrender period successful companies, such as Krka 3.25% first-year guarantee rate 2.75% first-year guarantee rate and Lek, were purchasing art work at BLED (STA) — The lakeside resort of for new money for new money realistic prices, which enabled artists Bled, one of Slovenia’s top tourist des- 2.75% in years two through eight 2.50% in year two and after to live off their work. State institutions Book on 18th-century tinations, can look forward to hosting a 2.50% in year nine and after 3.25% first-year guarantee rate were also buying art. But this practice Slovenian lands issued museum of contemporary art. Designed 3.75% first-year guarantee rate for conversions of existing died away as some of these com­panies by renowned architect David Chipper- for conversions of existing SNPJ annuities went bankrupt and a law was introduced LJUBLJANA (STA) — A priceless field, the museum will be located at the SNPJ annuities in 2003 setting a ceiling for the value of presentation of geographical, geological foot of the castle hill, along the main road * No fees attached to either Loyalty Annuity gifts. Previously, works of art were often and ethnographic features of Slovenian leading up to the castle. Construction * Rates not guaranteed after the first year purchased as gifts. lands in the 18th century compiled by work is scheduled to start in the spring. * 2.0% guaranteed minimum Belsazar Hacquet, a Carniolan physician The museum will feature works by * IRAs/Roth IRA /non-qualified eligible of French descent, was recently issued world-renowned artists; above all, those Slovene National Benefit Society in a Slovenian translation. The book is from the private collection of Igor and 247 West Allegheny Road • Imperial, PA • 15126 the first of four volumes of the “Oryc- Mojca Lah. The Lah family, which 1-800-843-7675 • www.snpj.org Laser scanner utilized tographia Car­niolica” and features the ranked fourth on the Manager magazine to examine avalanches first known image of Mt. Triglav. list of the richest Slovenians in 2020, In what is considered the most impor- founded the Lah Contemporary Foun- BOVEC (STA) — The aftermath of the tant scientific work of the 18th century dation. The museum, bearing the name avalanches that hit the area of Bovec in on Slovenian lands, Hacquet pres­ents Lah Con­temporary Museum, has been northwestern Slovenia on Jan. 22-23, the physical geography of Carniola, announced on the foundation’s website. shutting off local roads, was investigated Istria and portions of neighboring lands News of the forthcoming construction with a laser scanner mounted to a drone. in text, maps and illustrations. He also was also announced in a press release This was the first time the device was presents some of the regions’ ethno- from the Bled municipal Culture Insti­ used in Slovenia to determine the depth graphic features. tute shortly after a construction permit and overall volume of snow following In the first volume of the book, which for the museum was issued. an avalanche.­ was first published in 1778, Hacquet The Culture Institute believes that The use of the drone and scanner is describes underground caves, Slo­venian the museum will raise the appeal factor part of a wider research of avalanches hills and mountains, fossils, rivers and of Bled, Slovenia, and this part of Eu­ in the upper Soča Valley, which shows lakes, and waterfalls. The book opens rope among art connoisseurs. The press information that these occurrences are frequent in with a full-page illustration of Mt. release also noted that Chipperfield will at your fingertips that area of Slovenia. The first avalanche Triglav, the oldest known illustration of visit Bled to present the design as soon map was made by local foresters in 1952. Slovenia’s highest peak. The illustra- as pandemic restrictions allow. Looking for information on your SNPJ life Addressing the January avalanches tion was based on a 1776 sketch made The articles comprising this feature have insurance and annuity policies? Visit snpj. and their examination with the laser by cartographer Franc Ksaver Baraga. been reprinted with permission from the org, click the PolicyView link, then follow scanner, Ljubljana Biotechnical Faculty The first volume also includes an ap- Slovenian Press Agency (STA). the step-by-step instructions. PROSVETA snpj.org • [email protected] 4 March 1, 2021

SNPJ fraternal sympathies Sis. Jennie Durkt Campani Bertugli. A 1947 with her husband and his polka ther) Abate, Michael (Kacie) • Lodge 715 • graduate of Jefferson High band whenever possible. Abate, and Thomas (Marissa) School, she worked for the De- Most of all, she loved being Schaberl; great-grandmother UNIVERSAL, Pa. — The partment of Public Welfare in a grandma. “Bubba” Millie of 10; and aunt and great-aunt members of Lodge 715 sadly Waynesburg, Pa., as the clerical cherished her five grand- of many. report the Dec. 3, 2020, passing supervisor for 33 years and was daughters, Isabella and Ga- In addition to her parents of Sis. Jennie (Bole) Durkt, 95, recognized as Supervisor of the briella Pasqualucci, Samantha and her husband, she was of Harmar Twp., Pa., in Amber Year by the Commonwealth of Jones, and twins Allison and preceded in death by her Woods, Cheswick, Pa. Pennsylvania. Lindsay Jones. daughter, Barbara Abate; two Sis. Durkt was born Nov. 2, In addition to 34 years of In addition to her husband sisters, Arlene Spencer, and her 1925, the daughter of the late SNPJ membership, she was and granddaughters, she twin, Marie Zugel; and three Anton and Jennie Bole, and a lifelong member of Sacred leaves behind two daughters brothers, Leroy, Stanley and was a lifelong resident of the Heart Church in Rices Land- to cherish her memory, Susan Edward Minut. Cheswick area. She graduated ing, now the St. Matthias (Dan) Pasqualucci and Sally Due to COVID-19 precau- from Springdale High School Parish, and had taught Confra- Jones. tions, all services were private. in 1943, and later from business Sis. PAULINE A. JONTES (603) ternity of Christian Doctrine Besides her parents, she was On behalf of the members Sis. ANTOINETTE BLANCK (715) school. She was formerly part and Rite of Christian Initiation preceded in death by a brother, of Lodge 158 and the Slovene owner of Bole’s Bar in Harmar worked at Halifax Hospital of Adults classes. She also Bob Janosov. National Benefit Society, we Sis. Antoinette Blanck Twp., which she ran with her and as a private duty nurse. visited shut-ins, worked the St. A Mass of Christian Burial offer our condolences to Sis. • Lodge 715 • husband. She enjoyed dancing, She was a 73-year member of Ann’s soup kitchen, and was was celebrated for Sis. Rezek Schaberl’s family, relatives and gardening, and listening to SNPJ Lodge 603 in Samsula recognized for her service by on Jan. 4 at St. Rose Catholic friends on their loss. UNIVERSAL, Pa. — The polka music. and a lifelong member of the the Catholic Church. Church. Burial followed in Blanck family and the mem- A lifelong SNPJ member, Samsula Woman’s Club. Dur- She was a founding board Girard City Cemetery. bers of Lodge 715 sadly report she was also a member of the ing the late 1960s and early member and volunteer for On behalf of the members Bro. Gary L. McClain the Jan. 9, 2021, passing of Sis. Antoinette “Tean” (Puskarich) Acme Club. 1970s she took photos for the Hospice Care, Inc., the initial of Lodge 643 and the Slovene • Lodge 776 • Surviving her are her son, Daytona Beach News Journal. hospice care in Greene County, National Benefit Society, we Blanck, 98, of Penn Hills, Pa. George “Butch” Durkt Jr. of Pauline loved flowers and and had volunteered at the for- extend our sympathies to Sis. BOROUGH OF SNPJ, Pa. She was an 80-year SNPJ Cheswick; grandchildren Jeff gardening, and she was a great mer Greene County Memorial Rezek’s family, relatives and — The members of Lodge member. (Denise) Durkt of Shaler, Pa., cook, finding many creative Hospital. friends on their loss. 776 sadly report the Jan. 4, It is difficult to find the and Kristi (Ryan) Cunningham ways to serve the vegetables On Oct. 11, 1947, she 2021, passing of Bro. Gary L. words to best describe Tean. of New Jersey; and great- from their farm. She and Bob married Victor Kovach. He McClain, 63, of Lebanon, Pa., A few that come to mind are grandchildren Nolan, Andrew loved dancing to big band and preceded her in death on Oct. at his residence. caring, loving, funny and and Logan. polka music, and enjoyed at- 21, 2014. Bro. McClain was born thoughtful. In addition to her parents, tending the SNPJ and Polish Surviving are a daughter, Dec. 4, 1957, in Greensburg, Sis. Blanck was a proud she was preceded in death by Club dances. Virginia (Raymond) Monti- Pa., a son of Joyce (Fountain) lifelong resident of Penn Hills. her husband, George “Butch” Sis. Jontes is predeceased beller of Rices Landing; two McClain of Lebanon and the She loved being a mother, Durkt Sr.; and two brothers, by her husband of 67 years, sons, Victor (Pam) Kovach of late O. Louis McClain. He was grandmother and great-grand- Joseph “Peppy” Bole and Tony Bob; her parents, John and Santa Fe, N.M., and Mark (Mo- a graduate of Blackhawk High mother. She worked hard, never Bole, a former SNPJ National Josephine Klun; and a sister, nique) Kovach of Fredericks- School in Beaver Falls, Pa. complained, and was always Board member. Helen Jensen. burg, Va.; 11 grandchildren; In addition to his SNPJ there when anyone needed her. Private services and inter- She is survived by her three three great-grandchildren; and membership, Gary was also Her greatest joy was being with ment in Deer Creek Cemetery children, Robert Jr., Steve, and a sister-in-law, Donna Kovach a member of Christ Presby- family and friends. “BB,” as were limited to immediate Carol Jontes (Fred) Strack; of Jefferson, Pa. terian Church in Lebanon her family knew her, will be family. three grandchildren, Robert In addition to her parents and a social member of the sadly missed by everyone she The family suggests me- III, Scott, and Frederick Strack and her husband, she was pre- Enon Valley Fire Depart- touched. morial contributions to the II; five great-grandchildren; deceased by a brother, Remo ment. He was a dedicated She was the beloved mother American Slovenian Radio nephews Chris and Roy (Judy) E. Bertugli; and three sisters, Sis. MARTHA K. SCHABERL (158) volunteer over the years to of Carolyn “Toots” (David) Hour, 381 F St., Pittsburgh, Galbreath, and Stan (Gayle) Anita Dukate, Erma Mosier his church and, whenever Meyers; grandmother of Karri PA 15209. Jensen; and nieces Marcy and Eola Trumka. Sis. Martha K. Schaberl able, for Lebanon County Meyers, Chris and Lou Shear- Christian Ministries, Enon er, and David and Jen Meyers; On behalf of the members Galbreath and Julie (David) A Mass of Christian Burial • Lodge 158 • of Lodge 715 and the Slovene Jensen-Lauser. was celebrated for Sis. Kovach Presbyterian Church in Enon great-grandmother of Brent National Benefit Society, we On behalf of the members on Dec. 28 in St. Marcellus EUCLID, Ohio — The Scha- Valley, SNPJ Lodge 776, and and Heather Meyers, Lindsey extend our sympathies to Sis. of Lodge 603 and the Slovene Roman Catholic Church of berl family and the members any family activities. Jovanovski, Taylor Shearer, Durkt’s family, relatives and National Benefit Society, we St. Matthias Parish, Jeffer- of Lodge 158 sadly report the He enjoyed many years of and Mackenzie, Kaylee and friends on their loss. offer our sympathies to Sis. son. Jan. 2, 2021, passing of Sis. bowling, and was a generous Garrett Meyers; and aunt of Jontes’ family, relatives and On behalf of the members Martha K. (Minut) Schaberl, and dedicated fan of swimming Dr. Fred (Susan) Harchelroad friends on their loss. of Lodge 770 and the Slovene 94, after a brief illness. and 4-H events to support his and Debra (Steve) Nemeth. She Sis. Pauline A. Jontes National Benefit Society, we Sis. Schaberl was born Jan. nieces. is also survived by her young- Surviving, in addition to his est sister, June Valencic, who • Lodge 603 • offer our condolences to Sis. 14, 1926, a daughter of the late Bro. William Evansky Kovach’s family, relatives and Milton and Martha (Leus- mother, are his brothers, Kevin comforted and resided with her SAMSULA, Fla. — The friends on their loss. chner) Minut. She graduated (Mary Beth) McClain of Enon at William Penn Care Center. Jontes family and the members • Lodge 665 • from Westlake High School Valley, Pa., and David (Linda) She was preceded in death of Lodge 603 sadly report the PITTSBURGH — The mem- with her twin sister, Marie, McClain of Manheim, Pa.; by her husband, William “Bill” Dec. 7, 2020, passing of Sis. bers of Lodge 665 sadly report in 1944. his sister, Tari (Gilbert) Weik Blanck, and six siblings. Pauline Annie (Klun) Jontes the Dec. 18, 2020, passing of A regular participant in the of Lebanon; several nieces; a A Mass of Christian Burial at her home in Samsula. Bro. William L. Evansky, 95, Twinsburg, Ohio, annual Twins nephew; a great-nephew; and was celebrated for Sis. Blanck Sis. Jontes was born Nov. of Cordova, Tenn., formerly of Day Festival, she and Marie two great-nieces. He is also on Jan. 11 at St. Susanna Ro- 17, 1927, in DeLand, Fla., to Charleroi and East Pittsburgh, also won a contest at Stillman survived by his dear friend, man Catholic Church of Christ John and Josephine (Medved) Pa., in Cordova. Theater in Cleveland for most Richard Dombrosky of New the Divine Shepherd Parish, Klun. When she was in high Bro. Evansky was born May resembling the Wilde Twins Castle, Pa. Penn Hills. Interment followed school the family moved to 23, 1925, in North Charleroi, a who performed in the movie A memorial service for Bro. in Plum Creek Cemetery. Samsula, a farming com- son of the late Jacob and Anna “Twice Blessed.” In fact, she McClain will be held at a later On behalf of the members munity where many other Yerega Evansky. He was a U.S. and her sister dressed alike date. Private interment was of Lodge 715 and the Slovene Slovenians had settled. She Air Force World War II veteran until each were married in the held in Beaver Falls. National Benefit Society, we graduated from New Smyrna in the Pacific Theater. same year, 1947. On behalf of the members offer our sympathies to Sis. High School in 1945, and two In addition to his SNPJ After graduation from high of Lodge 776 and the Slovene Blanck’s family, relatives and years later married the love of membership, he was a member school, Martha worked at the National Benefit Society, we friends on their loss. her life, Robert “Bob” Jontes of various Orthodox Christian Ohio Bell Telephone company offer our condolences to Bro. Sr. They lived in Samsula on parishes over the years, in- Sis. MILDRED T. REZEK (643) and eventually married Ernest McClain’s family, relatives and FRATERNAL SYMPATHIES the same property for the re- cluding Holy Ghost Orthodox Schaberl on Nov. 8, 1947. The friends on their loss. CONTINUE NEXT PAGE mainder of their lives. Church in Ambridge, Pa. Sis. Mildred T. Rezek couple enjoyed a nearly 62-year As a young girl, Pauline In addition to his parents, • Lodge 643 • marriage. sold grapes and other fruit from he was preceded in death by An avid bowler, Mar- her father’s DeLand orchard, his first wife, Dorothy Barna; GIRARD, Ohio — The Rezek tha enjoyed socializing with DEATHS REPORTED learning the farm business at an his second wife, Helen Gabor; family and the members of friends while knocking down For the month of January 2021 early age. After marriage, she three sisters, Hazel Fayak, Lodge 643 sadly report the countless pins in alleys across DATE OF worked alongside her husband Frances Lenhart and Mary Dec. 29, 2020, passing of Northeast Ohio. She loved LODGE NAME DEATH City, State on their Samsula farm. When Kozubal; and one brother, John Sis. Mildred T. Rezek, 86, at attending annual summer- 5 Joyce Laurenzi 11-06-2020 Bedford Hgts., Ohio Bob started working at Cape J. Evansky. Humility House, Austintown, time family reunions, always 6 Dolores M. Dernovsek 10-03-2020 Huntingdon, Pa. Canaveral, Pauline took over Surviving are one son, Ohio, from complications of adorned in a fashion-forward 6 Dolores L. Davis 11-06-2020 Bridgeville, Pa. the day-to-day operations of the Very Rev. Fr. William J. dementia, with her loving outfit complete with perfectly 6 Patricia Irene Kuhlman 12-29-2020 Pittsburgh, Pa. managing the farm. (Debra) Evansky; a daughter, husband and daughters by coordinated accessories. 8 Roman Possedi 11-15-2020 Las Vegas, Nev. Over the years the Jonteses Kera (David) White; three her side. In addition to 71 years of 31 Richard Benetto 12-04-2020 Elyria, Ohio grew a variety of vegetables, grandchildren; four great- Sis. Rezek – Millie, as she SNPJ membership, later in 33 Frank Bosanac Jr. 01-01-2020 Ambridge, Pa. from bell peppers and black- grandchildren; and many was known – was born Sept. life she also belonged to the 41 Ronald T. Florence 01-01-2021 Greensburg, Pa. eyed peas to sweet onions and nieces, nephews and other 16, 1934, in Youngstown, Ohio, Richmond Heights Senior 41 Hugh G. Cook Jr. 01-11-2021 Monroeville, Pa. kale. While they were the first family members. the daughter of the late Helen Citizen Club and the Rich- 87 Alex J. Cantini Sr. 11-30-2020 Irwin, Pa. in the area to own and oper- A private service was held (Tobias) and Joseph Janosov. mond Heights Garden Club 106 Helen D. Harame 12-10-2020 Pittsburgh, Pa. ate hydroponic greenhouses, for Bro. Evansky in Holy Ghost She was a 1952 graduate of East for more than 40 years. She 107 Virginia A. Taylor 08-30-2020 St. Louis, Mo. where they grew tomatoes Orthodox Church, Ambridge, High School and the Choffin was quite active in both clubs, 126 Stanley Buchar 11-01-2020 Strongsville, Ohio and cucumbers, their “Jontes with his son, the Very Rev. School of Cosmetology. holding the position of vice 138 Robert O’Hare Sr. 12-16-2020 Canonsburg, Pa. Farm” sweet corn harvest Fr. William J. Evansky, offi- On Oct. 15, 1955, she mar- president in each and coordi- 207 Dolores A. McAuliffe 11-13-2020 Golden, Colo. became a legendary annual ciating. Interment followed in ried the love of her life, Del nating numerous luncheons 257 Maryann C. LaBuda 10-25-2020 Bay Village, Ohio event. Customers would line Monongahela Cemetery. Rezek, and they were blessed and programs. 265 Dorothy Druga 01-11-2021 McDonald, Pa. up at the farm each morning On behalf of the members to share 65 years together. Some of her favorite inter- 274 Rose M. Haley 01-08-2021 Johnstown, Pa. waiting for the sweet corn crop of Lodge 665 and the Slovene Millie worked at General ests were gardening, quilting, 358 Richard A. Campitelli 10-13-2020 Malvern, Ohio to be picked, eager to get theirs National Benefit Society, we Fireproofing and left in 1964 word search, bingo and pen pal 449 Charles W. Lanning 12-02-2020 Cortland, Ill. before the corn ran out. extend our condolences to Bro. to be a full-time wife and correspondence. Her fondness 459 Jennie A. Kalakay 11-08-2020 Flushing, Mich. With son Steve, they were Evansky’s family, relatives and mother, her favorite roles that for bowling also carried over 559 Helen V. Zacharski 11-15-2020 Bartlett, Ill. well-known and respected friends on their loss. she did with great love and as she picked up the Nintendo 559 Rudolph Smolich 12-17-2020 Plainfield, Ill. for the quality and freshness devotion. She returned to the Wii version. 581 Anthony M. Celin 12-07-2020 St. Marys, Pa. of their vegetables, and they workforce when her daughters She was especially fond of 581 Joseph S. Wolfe 12-11-2020 Kane, Pa. 584 Kurt A. Kodrich 09-15-2020 San Diego, Calif. would drive each week to Sis. Esther Kovach were grown, and retired from writing letters and had a knack deliver produce to Albertson’s Banc One in Girard in 1997. for spreading joy through her 584 John S. Nartnik 12-05-2020 Virginia, Minn. • Lodge 770 • 584 Rudolph F. Poklar 12-21-2020 Tucson, Ariz. Plant City warehouse and lo- She joined SNPJ Lodge many greeting cards. It was 603 Pauline A. Jontes 12-07-2020 New Smyrna Beach, Fla. cal vendors after Pauline had BOROUGH OF SNPJ, Pa. 643 in Girard on Dec. 1, 1955, said that she always had a 665 Carol A. Whitacre 11-24-2020 Claysville, Pa. negotiated that week’s prices. — The members of Lodge and she was also a member of friendly smile, and that she 729 Frank Tegel 11-30-2020 Highland Hgts., Ohio Pauline took pride in the farm 770 sadly report the Dec. 19, St. Rose Catholic Church in would do anything for others 749 Frances Shikalla 11-08-2020 Johnstown, Pa. store, decorating it from her 2020, passing of Sis. Esther Girard. that she could do. 770 Esther Kovach 12-19-2020 Rices Landing, Pa. memorabilia and collections Kovach, 91, of Rices Land- A beloved wife and mother, Martha was the beloved 770 Jeffrey A. Gulas 12-25-2020 Sagamore, Pa. of glassware, license plates and ing, Pa., in Woodside Place Millie loved to cook and bake. wife of the late Ernest C. 771 Raymond E. Cracraft 12-09-2020 Bessemer, Pa. antique toy tractors. of Presbyterian Senior Care, Her Santa Claus cakes and Schaberl; loving mother of 776 Delna C. Phillips 10-27-2020 Enon Valley, Pa. Pauline went back to school Washington, Pa. clothespin cookies were highly James (Karen) Schaberl and 776 David M. Tomon 12-15-2020 Ellwood City, Pa. in the early 1970s and gradu- Sis. Kovach was born June sought after and graced many the late Barbara Abate (Don- 786 Jane Bowden Redhead 01-04-2021 Phoenix, Ariz. ated from Daytona Beach 28, 1929, in Cumberland Twp., holiday and wedding tables. ald); devoted grandmother of Junior College as a licensed Greene County, Pa., a daughter She also loved music and to Alison (Daniel) Alfieri, David KAREN A. PINTAR National Secretary/COO practical nurse (LPN), then of the late Attilio and Albertina dance the polka. She traveled (Tina) Abate, Matthew (Es- snpj.org • [email protected] PROSVETA March 1, 2021 5 SNPJ fraternal sympathies

FRATERNAL SYMPATHIES retiring in 1990. Druga Jr., both of Southview; a Bro. Lyons was born Sept. two sons, Joseph Lyons and of Scott Twp., Pa. CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE A 78-year SNPJ member, son-in-law, Denny Shiflet Sr. 25, 1948, in Isabella, Fayette Jarrett Lemonakis (Brandy Bro. Baselj was the beloved she was also a member of of Speers, Pa.; three grandchil- County, Pa., a son of the late Baker); five daughters, Chris- husband for 55 years of the late Sis. Dorothy Druga Venice Presbyterian Church dren; a great-granddaughter; a Van Lyons and Lena Simon tie (Shane) Land, Leigh Ann MaryAnn Speicher Baselj; • Lodge 265 • and secretary of the Sunday sister, Ann DeBlander of Mid- Lyons Booker. He was a (Andy) Shaner, Sara (Will) loving father of Ray (Dawn) school, the Ladies Auxiliary way, Pa.; and several nieces graduate of Red Stone High Willard, Samantha (Chuck) Baselj Jr., Diana Baselj, and SOUTHVIEW, Pa. — The of Cecil #3 Volunteer Fire and nephews. School in Republic, Pa., and Rizor, and Lacey Lemonakis the late George Paul Baselj; members of Lodge 265 sadly Company, and McDonald- She was preceded in death served honorably with the (Kris Small); and 15 grand- cherished grandfather of Kris- report the Jan. 11, 2021, pass- Cecil Senior Citizens. by her parents; her husband, United States Air Force in children. ten (Garret) Choby and Casey ing of Sis. Dorothy L. Druga, She enjoyed baking, cro- Andrew A. Druga, in 2015; Medical Services during the Deceased, in addition to Baselj; and great-grandpap of 95, of Southview in St. Clair cheting, bowling, bingo, visit- a daughter, Wendy Shiflet, Vietnam War. his parents, are his brother, Luke, Jackson and Ezekiel Hospital, Mt. Lebanon, Pa. ing the casino and watching in 2020; and a brother, Tony He had been with the Penn- William Lyons; and his sister, Choby. Sis. Druga was born Jan. Pittsburgh sports. She made Slugo. sylvania State Police for nine Nancy Arbuckle. He was the He was the son of the late 8, 1926, in Southview, a more than 100 crocheted lap Services for Sis. Druga were years as a dispatcher and was last of his immediate family. Paul and Anna (Papakei) daughter of the late Tony and blankets as gifts for friends held Jan. 15 in Coleman-Taylor a South Strabane Twp. police Services for Bro. Lyons Baselj; brother of Leonard Minnie Boldt Slugo. She was and family. Funeral Services, Cecil, Pa. officer. Prior to his retirement were held Jan. 22 at Sa- (Earlene) Baselj, Thomas employed as a cafeteria worker Surviving are a daughter, Private interment followed in in 2003, Leroy had been a landra Funeral & Cremation (Patricia) Baselj, and the late for Canon-McMillan School Linda (Bob) Feathers, and a Venice Cemetery, Cecil Twp. lieutenant detective with the Services, Inc., Canonsburg. Dorothy Baselj; and uncle of District at Cecil Elementary, son, Andy (Shari McCullough) On behalf of the members Chartiers Twp. Police Depart- Interment with full military many nieces and nephews. of Lodge 265 and the Slovene ment. After retiring, he was a honors followed in National In addition to his SNPJ National Benefit Society, we driver for Jeffries Drug Store Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Lodge 6 membership, he was offer our condolences to Sis. in Canonsburg. Cecil Twp. also a member of the Imperial Druga’s family, relatives and In addition to his SNPJ On behalf of the members and Strabane SNPJ clubs. He SNPJ Lodge 581 planning friends on their loss. membership, he was also a of Lodge 138 and the Slovene enjoyed riding motorcycles member of Fraternal Order National Benefit Society, we and auto racing, and he loved a memorial scholarship of Police Lodge 22, American extend our sympathies to Bro. polkas. Bro. Leroy C. Lyons Legion Post 793 in Cecil, and Lyons’ family, relatives and A Mass of Christian Burial LODGE 581 SCHOLARSHIP 2 to 5 p.m. featuring the Dick previously Veterans of Foreign friends on their loss. was celebrated for Bro. Baselj FROM PAGE 1 Tady Orchestra. • Lodge 138 • Wars Post 191 in Canonsburg. on Jan. 29 at Holy Child Cleanways Project on West Lodge 581 will be baking STRABANE, Pa. — The He was a member and past Church of Corpus Christi Par- Creek Road in St. Marys, and poticas on Saturday, March members of Lodge 138 sadly Exulted Ruler of Elk Lodge Bro. Raymond P. Baselj ish, Bridgeville, Pa. a potica raffle with proceeds 13, for a drawing that will be report the Jan. 20, 2021, pass- 776 in Washington, Pa. Leroy • Lodge 6 • On behalf of the members to be donated to the Christian held at the Sunday dance. All ing of Bro. Leroy Clifford loved going to rendezvous, of Lodge 6 and the Slovene Food Bank. Anyone interested proceeds will be donated to the Lyons, 72, of Cecil Twp., Pa., camping, knife collecting and SYGAN, Pa. — The members National Benefit Society, we in either of these projects local food bank. We’re hoping in South Hills Rehabilitation his dogs, Oscar and Bailey. of Lodge 6 sadly report the extend our condolences to Bro. should contact Marcia Bleggi to see you there. and Wellness Center, Canons- Surviving are his devoted Jan. 22, 2021, passing of Bro. Baselj’s family, relatives and to offer their help. Hvala! For additional information burg, Pa. wife, Linda Roberts Lyons; Raymond Paul Baselj Sr., 83, friends on their loss. The North Central Penn- about SNPJ Lodge 581, contact sylvania Polka Boosters have Lodge Secretary/Treasurer already held several successful Marcia Klancer Bleggi at (814) In Memory of Bro. Kevin Richards dances in 2021. An upcoming 335-4983 or e-mail marcia. Polka Boosters dance is sched- [email protected]. Visit SNPJ Recreation Center in year of TEL. We had been smiles that they create along uled Sunday, March 14, at the our Facebook page, St. Marys Western Pennsylvania when I inside making tie blankets for the way. This is the man that Wildwoods in St. Marys from SNPJ Lodge 581. attended the Teens Experience charity while a traditional mid- I knew Kevin Richards to be. Leadership (TEL) Conference west summer thunderstorm Not only did he care about for the first time. rolled through. When the storm the mission and core values of Growing up in the Cali- passed, we were all eager to get the SNPJ, but he lived them out PROSVETA Crossword fornia Bay Area and being outside in the waning daylight. every day. Most importantly, BE MY VALENTINE (#0221) solution a member of Lodge 786 in Kevin proceeded to organize a Kevin invested his time in the southern California, my first game of capture the flag on the next generation of leaders. He TEL conference was an in- upper lawn of the Rec Center was loved and respected by so credible opportunity for me to grounds and, as the sun went many people, and his wisdom connect with other members of down, used his car headlights will be greatly missed. Slovenian descent who were to illuminate the field. Personally, the thing that my age. I attended three TEL It was an awesome summer stuck out most about Kevin SNPJ Recreation Center Director events (one was canceled dur- memory of running around in is that he always wanted Bro. KEVIN RICHARDS ing my teen years) and, so far, the balmy evening humidity everyone to be included, and I was deeply saddened to one Young Adult Conference and just feeling like a care- he wanted everyone to have a hear that SNPJ Recreation Cen- (YAC), where it was great to see free kid. good time. ter Director Kevin Richards friends I made during earlier Still unable to drive at Speaking for myself and passed away recently. events and catch up with where the time, I had no idea of many others, we will always In 2012, I was in high we have been and what we are the adverse effects running remember his words: “Don’t school and participated in the looking forward to next. headlights can have on a car anticipate; participate!” Miss SNPJ Pageant. It was Kevin welcomed every battery, and as it turned out, Austin Williams-Ayers my Grandpa’s goal for me to SNPJ youth member with open at breakfast the next morning Lodge 41, Irwin, Pa. participate in the pageant when arms, embodying the values of Kevin asked one of the other I was old enough. fraternalism and really making counselors for a jump. When I hear the name Kevin was in charge of me feel like I was at home. That was just who Kevin Kevin Richards, I automati- coordinating the pageant that Each summer, he put was – he put his heart and soul cally get a smile on my face, year, and he made me and every thought and intention into into everything SNPJ, driven as does anybody else who had contestant feel like a celebrity these youth events, exemplify- by his belief in fraternal values. the honor of knowing him. I during the entire Slovenefest ing his own mantra of “Don’t He will be sorely missed by have truly never met a man so weekend. It was truly a plea- anticipate; participate!” all SNPJ youth for whom he selfless and who carried the Important figures to consider... sure to be in the pageant due to Through Kevin’s kindness provided a second home at the biggest heart there ever was. Kevin’s excellent coordination and commitment to youth Recreation Center. Kevin taught us everything 29%... people who would purchase more of the entire event. programming, I have made JACOB FAJNOR there is to know about the life insurance if they were asked I will always remember invaluable friendships with Lodge 786, Orange County, Calif. origins of SNPJ, and he did Kevin’s kindness and love for fellow SNPJ members from so with pride. 62%... people who own coverage, but don’t know what they have or why they have it SNPJ. I am thinking of Kevin’s across the country. These To keep it short and sweet, I family during this time. friendships in turn have made There are some people who wish everyone would love and 82%... people who are under-insured Lauren Krzisnik me feel connected to both my follow their daily routine to care half as much as he did. Lodge 518, Melvindale, Mich. community and heritage as a complete a task or check all the Rest in peace to a legend, and Slovenian-American. boxes for the day. Others truly as always, “Don’t anticipate; If! your coverage is over 5 years old, A quintessential example care about the impact of the participate!” contact SNPJ for a policy review. At the age of 13, I met Kevin of Kevin’s dedication to the work they do. They care about Alexis Trout Richards as a newcomer to the youth of SNPJ was my final the people they meet and the Lodge 6, Sygan, Pa.

PROSVETA Crossword Civil War (#0321) by StatePoint Media ACROSS 55. Casual attire 26. Sugar in Paris 1. Rodeo garb 57. *Spielberg’s 2012 movie 27. PDF reader 6. Prefix for prior 61. *“American Nightingale” 29. *“____ Mountain,” 9. a.k.a. leaf cabbage 64. Remote in manner Charles Frazier’s novel 13. Conversation starter 65. Between Fla. and Miss. 31. Like SNL 14. “____ the land of the free...” 67. IRS’ threat 32. Nose of a missile 15. Drunks 69. Middle Eastern rice dish 33. Olfactory organs 16. Tree in Latin 70. Hi-____ graphics 34. *General and 17. Exec’s degree 71. Part of a whole post-Civil War President 18. Full of emotion, in slang 72. ____ Mall, in London 36. Children’s author ____ Blyton 19. *Meeting at Appomattox 73. Cry of horror in comics 38. “Will be” in Doris Day song Court House 74. Ruhr’s industrial center 42. Busybody, in Yiddish 21. *Major Civil War issue 45. Start a hole 23. Sun in Mexico DOWN 49. Indian restaurant staple 24. Recover 1. Repeated Cuban dance step 51. Colorful Mexican wrap 25. *It was split 2. Flavor-giving plant 54. Animal catcher during the Civil War 3. “Fantastic Four” star 56. Lady’s pocketbooks 28. ____book 4. Land chunks 57. Nordic native 30. Be in the right place 5. Somewhat 58. Pelvic parts 35. Botticelli’s Venus, e.g. 6. Fleshy fruit 59. Steelers’ Chuck 37. Soccer ____, pl. 7. *Johnny’s other nickname 60. *___ Torpedo, used by 39. Excessive sternness 8. Clear the chalkboard Confederacy against © StatePoint Media 40. Orthodox artwork 9. Chicken ____ steam engines 41. Homeless cat’s home 10. Initial stake 61. Lounge, like in the sun 43. Presented at customs 11. Displeasure on one’s face 62. Words from Wordsworth 44. Galactic path 12. Grammy of sports 63. French Riviera city 46. Desperate 15. Melville’s “Pequod,” e.g. 66. *Commander of the 47. Like never-losing Steven 20. “Is Your Mama a ____?” Confederate States Army 48. Vital 22. Dr. Frankenstein’s 68. Base of the decimal system 50. Grannies workplace 52. “C’____ la vie!” 24. Bottom of a dress The solution to puzzle #0321 will 53. “At ____, soldier” 25. *Divided, it cannot stand run in the April 1 issue. PROSVETA snpj.org • [email protected] 6 March 1, 2021 Support the Rec Center Cabin Renovation Project Slovene National Benefit Society by JOSEPH C. EVANISH (scholarship) cause, but rather, rec- SNPJ National President/CEO reational in nature, contributions Privacy Policy Before IMPERIAL, Pa. — For many are not considered tax deductible. years, SNPJ members have enjoyed We encourage Lodges, Fed- e value you as a member of the Slovene National the unique and truly remarkable erations, members, friends and WBenefit Society and we take your personal privacy facility that is the SNPJ Recre- other organizations to contribute. seriously. We will inform you of our policies for collect- ation Center. The experiences Several have already contributed. ing, using, securing and sharing non-public personal and countless memories that have While we do offer “Club Level” information the first time we do business and every year been made there are treasured by recognition, all donations will be that you are an SNPJ member. thousands. The Recreation Center listed in Prosveta. You have provided SNPJ with certain non-public per- is now more than 50 years old and, Donors at the following Club sonal information, such as your name, age, residence, as with so many things, time, along Levels will receive their name marital status and social security number. When you with wear and tear, have taken on a plaque inside the correspond- applied for life insurance you may have also provided us their toll. ing cabin: Bronze Level, $1,000; with employment and medical information and authorized The large upper cabins, situ- Silver Level, $5,000; Gold Level, us to obtain further information concerning your health ated opposite the lake along $10,000; and Platinum Level, history, mode of living, avocations and other personal After Martin Road, are some of the first $25,000. characteristics. Based on this authorization, only the structures that were built on the Donation checks can be made minimum amount of information necessary to underwrite property. Cabins #1 and #2 have payable to “SNPJ.” Please indicate your application has been collected. We may obtain other already been completed. The bud- “Cabin Renovation” in the memo information from your transactions with us, such as your geted cost to complete one cabin area. Provide your name and ad- payment history and claim documentation. was $28,000. There are a total of dress, and the acknowledgment We maintain the highest level of confidentiality con- 24 large cabins and 12 motel units name and address if the donation cerning your non-public personal information. The em- as part of this project. It will take is made in memory of someone. ployees at the SNPJ Home Office have been trained in a significant amount of capital to Send your donation to Slovene the careful handling and protection of such information. finish this project, and will likely National Benefit Society, 247 Oversight of these matters is rigorous, and our employ- take years to complete. The more West Allegheny Rd., Imperial, PA ees understand that improper disclosure of non-public donations we receive, the quicker 15126. All donations are greatly personal information is a serious matter with severe consequences. we can complete the project. Since appreciated. Thank you in ad- We are a fraternal benefit society which has always this is not a cultural or educational vance for your support! been committed to protecting the privacy of our members. There are no affiliated financial institutions or third-party non-affiliates that have access to your non-public personal information, except pursuant to your written authorization. Rec Center Cabin Renovation Donations We never sell lists of our members’ names and addresses to any goods or services vendor. for the month of January 2021 Access to your records is limited to those Home Of- fice employees who are working with your file. Should SNPJ Lodge 254, Bon Air, Pa...... $100 The following donations were made in memory PayPro HCS, LLC, Kennesaw, Ga...... $75 we be required to disclose information in connection In memory of 2020 deceased Lodge 254 members of SNPJ Recreation Center Director Vincent “Babe” & Beverly Baselj (6), with civil or criminal litigation we must comply; however, Bro. Kevin S. Richards: Vincent “Babe” & Beverly Baselj (6), Bridgeville, Pa...... $50 such instances are very rare. Our policy of protecting the Bridgeville, Pa...... $50 security of non-public personal information also extends The Cadez Families (138), Strabane, Pa...... $400 Joseph S. Kumer (715), Erie, Pa...... $50 In memory of Dolly Davis to potential insureds and former insureds who no longer SNPJ Lodge 749, Johnstown, Pa...... $300 Ron & Sara Tkach (138), Canonsburg, Pa...... $50 maintain coverage with us. Dave & Jeanne Cvetas (106), Juno Beach, Fla...$25 In memory of Sonny Jurkowski Rodney & NaDean Eads, Cypress, Texas...... $300 John & Kathy Brown (6), McDonald, Pa...... $50 The John Kumer Family (715), Dave & Jeanne Cvetas (106), Juno Beach, Fla...$25 Norman & Martha (106) Kalina, Bridgeville, Pa...$50 In memory of Dolly Davis Seattle and Palo Alto, Calif...... $200 Evelyn Dimpfl (749), Johnstown, Pa...... $50 Natalie & Wes Bush, McLean, Va...... $200 SNPJ Membership Anniversaries Greg & Michelle (715) Preisser, Portersville, Pa....$25 Johnson Club, Hillsville, Pa...... $50 In memory of Dolly Davis Hattie Arnau, Eatonton, Ga...... $200 March 2021 John M. & Mary E. Providenti, Greg & Michelle (715) Preisser, Portersville, Pa....$25 Louis & Terry Bonno, Houston, Texas...... $200 South Charleston, W.Va...... $50 80-Year Members In memory of Sonny Jurkowski The Olan & Profy Families, Sugar Land, Texas... $100 Dave & Jeanne Cvetas (106), Juno Beach, Fla... $50 Lodge Member Lodge Member Greg & Michelle (715) Preisser, Portersville, Pa....$25 Anna E. Evanish (715), Oakdale, Pa...... $100 2 Bertha Y. Herron 584 Hilda E. Terek In memory of Gina Volpe Ralph Gaetano (6), Bridgeville, Pa...... $50 138 Agnes DeJohn 614 Rose L. Jochum David & Peggy Cushman (138), Houston, Pa.... $100 Greg & Michelle (715) Preisser, Portersville, Pa....$25 Cynthia M. Mitchell (6), Bridgeville, Pa...... $30 142 Agnes J. Koporc In memory of Marion Volpe Robert J. & Jan M. Lawrence (138), Canonsburg, Pa...... $100 Cathy A. Kalenits (776), Poland, Ohio...... $25 Amy D. Mavrich (138), Canonsburg, Pa...... $25 Greg & Michelle (715) Preisser, Portersville, Pa....$25 70-Year Members In memory of Gina Volpe Douglas R. Volovic (6), Pittsburgh, Pa...... $100 James & Catherine Crandell, Cumming, Ga...... $100 Shawn (138) & Sara Fetcko, Bridgeville, Pa..... $25 Lodge Member Lodge Member Amy D. Mavrich (138), Canonsburg, Pa...... $25 8 Marian Zeppi 449 Mary J. Palmquist In memory of Mary Donofrio SNPJ Wolverine Lodge 677, Detroit, Mich...... $100 Amy D. Mavrich (138), Canonsburg, Pa...... $20 8 Dorothy L. Woynovich 584 Carolyn R. Nagode 158 C. John Chesnic 584 Jean M. Hagsten 225 Bertha E. Hencey 665 Rose M. Smith 371 Mathew E. Balint SNPJ Scholarship Fund Donations 60-Year Members Lodge Member Lodge Member 2 Janice M. Bly 265 Joyce Drugmand for the months of December 2020 & January 2021 2 Kenneth W. Knafelc 274 David F. Brown Randall W. (138) & Cheryl A. Casciola...... $250 Kenneth J. & Kimberly R. Zakraysek (174), Frank J. Markelc (584), Milwaukee...... $25 5 Sabella M. Gallon 355 Stanley V. Baucher Elton, Pa...... $100 6 Darlene Mills 562 Thomas L. Gertscher SNPJ Excelsiors Lodge 721, Aliquippa, Pa..... $25 8 Betty J. McErlean 603 Frank D. Benedict SNPJ Pioneer Lodge 559, Chicago...... $200 Linda Skok (355), Heidi Skok and Gretchen John & Shelly Volpe (564), Roseville, Mich..... $25 138 Raymond Brennen 614 Janice M. Lucci In memory of deceased members Dorothy Skok-DiSanto, Chardon, Ohio...... $100 In memory of Gina Volpe 257 John H. Samanich 786 Joseph B. Sankovich Gurnic, Janette Vuolo, Marlene Marie Braxton, In memory of LeRoy G. Jackopin 257 Jane E. Wilson A02 Eileen J. Wilfong Pauline E. Barbish (53), Willowick, Ohio...... $25 Jane Rohrbien, Robert Crawford, Anita Vitous, 257 Diane J. Klohs Richard Scordato and Lillian Petrovich Westmoreland County Federation...... $100 In memory of Robert Altman SNPJ Lodge 31, Sharon, PA...... $40 Agnes DeJohn (138), Washington, Pa...... $20 SNPJ Lodge 174, Krayn, Pa...... $100 In memory of Richard Benetto In memory of Frances Zele Peternel 50-Year Members Lodge Member Lodge Member 1 Diane M. Thompson 577 Sandra K. Brown 2 Sandra J. Resetich 584 Frank K. Strukel 2 Steven G. Rauh 584 Judith A. Jensen PROSVETA 2021 Publication Dates 117 Janice L. Albright 584 Jennifer M. Swensen 138 Barbara V. Smith 584 Debra H. Stanonik JANUARY 2021 MAY 2021 SEPTEMBER 2021 138 Phyllis D. Lagoni 584 Michele M. Pavelich 1 2 1 1 2 3 4 142 Gregory Tomsich 584 Gail S. Behnke 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 174 Paul J. Ferry 584 Carla M. Macynski 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 223 Ronald W. Falkosky 677 Frank J. Klancnik 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 225 Susan L. Nepote 723 John A. Frolic 254 Thomas P. Wieczorek 749 Garry C. James 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 26 27 28 29 30 254 Dennis M. Rabic 771 Frank Kinkela 31 30 31 459 Jana A. Hescott 776 Tony E. Setinsek OCTOBER 2021 559 Karen F. Guziec A02 Dennis J. Hughes FEBRUARY 2021 JUNE 2021 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 28 27 28 29 30 31 slovenia This new, keepsake Slovenian MARCH 2021 JULY 2021 NOVEMBER 2021 cookbook, published in English, is 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 available for purchase through the 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 SNPJ Slovenian Heritage Center 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 $ 00 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 30 each plus $5 shipping/handling 28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 28 29 30

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