Your for News prosvetaOfficial Publication of the Slovene National Benefit Society In This Issue YEAR CXI USPS: 448-080 FRIDAY, JUNE 1, 2018 ISSUE 6 ISSN: 1080-0263 Up-and-Coming Calendar of Events...... 2 Slovenia from the Source...... 3 PROSVETA Crossword Puzzle...... 4 Loyalites on a roll after hosting National Bowl SNPJ Fraternal Sympathies...... 6 SNPJ Fraternal Honorees...... 7 by DANIELLA VOLPE Lodge 158 EUCLID, Ohio — The members of Loyalites Lodge briefly 158 would like to thank everyone who attended the 2018 SNPJ National Bowling Tournament. We feel it was a huge success! A huge shout out to all of our June 6 the date for next bowlers; whether you were rolling strikes or gutter balls, we appreciate you being there and trying your Slavija Lodge 1 meeting best. Congratulations to everyone who won, even if MELVINDALE, Mich. — SNPJ Lodge it was only a 50/50 prize. The weekend was filled 1 will hold a lunch meeting June 6 at 11 with good friends, good music and memories that a.m. at Czech Plaza, 7016 Cermak Road will last a lifetime. in Berwyn, Ill. With summer slowly but surely creeping up on MICHELLE HRIBAR-Hernandez us, that can only mean one thing: summer picnics at Lodge 1 President the SNPJ Farm! The Loyalites encourage everyone to attend multiple picnics over the summer season to support other Lodges, the SNPJ Farm Board and CAL. Lodge 518 has meeting SEE LOYALITES NATIONAL BOWL SNPJ Lodge 158 Loyalites hosted the 2018 SNPJ National Bowling Tournament in early date scheduled June 9 ON PAGE 8 May. [not pictured: Colleen Frank Jr., Colleen Frank Sr., Liz Smrdel and Molly O’Malley] MELVINDALE, Mich. — SNPJ Lodge 518 will meet June 9 at 2 p.m. at Forest View Assisted Living, 19341 Allen Road in Brownstown, Mich. Following the meeting we will plant flowers and visit Heritage Center Weekend ready with the residents. Bill Krzisnik Lodge 518 President

for friends, family, fraternalism PERIODICAL MATERIAL by KATHY PAULENICH (776) by 9 p.m. on Friday, as brackets will be drawn East Ohio/W.Pa. Fed SNPJ Heritage Center Committee at that time. Bean bag toss entries will be ac- slates June 24 meeting BOROUGH OF SNPJ, Pa. — Heritage Center cepted up to an hour before play on Saturday. Weekend is ready for friends and family to enjoy, The participation fee for each event is $5 per GIRARD, Ohio — The Eastern Ohio and and the SNPJ Slovenian Heritage Center Com- person, and you must be 18 or over to play. Western Pennsylvania Federation will mittee is looking forward to seeing you! We’ll Saturday afternoon will bring free polka meet June 24 at 2 p.m. at Amen Corner kick off the weekend on Friday, June 8, with a music to the Heritage Pavilion with the Frank in Girard. Hope to see all delegates there. Stanger Orchestra performing from 3 to 7 p.m. CATHY KALENITS (776) wine and cheese reception on the outside patio Federation Secretary/Treasurer of the museum from 6 to 8 p.m. Bring your Admission to this dance is compliments of the button box and join Patty Candela and Kathy Heritage Center. We’ll have items from our gift Paulenich as they lead a jam session playing all shop available for purchase, as well as food Important meeting your favorite Slovenian melodies. and drinks. All we need is a beautiful summer Then the next day, Saturday, June 9, is a day, no rain and temps in the low 80s. (I’m not change for Lodge 584 fun family day with balina and bean bag toss asking for too much!) MILWAUKEE — There will be no tournaments, children’s activities and a picnic Another fun family day will take place Lodge 584 meeting in July or August. dance. Entry forms for the balina and bean Saturday, June 16, during the Simply Slavic Meetings will resume Sept. 13 at Mary bag toss tournaments are available in the SNPJ SEE HERITAGE CENTER WEEKEND Queen of Heaven gym, 2360 S. 106 St. Recreation Center office. Balina entries are due ON PAGE 2 in West Allis, Wis., at 7 p.m. BOB SMOLE Lodge 584 THE DEADLINE

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Photo submitted by Sis. JOANN KRANCE (729). A Good Spring Cleaning in Yukon, Pa. The members of SNPJ Lodge 729 organized the fourth annual Yukon Cleanup on April 21. The effort was a huge success. Lodge 729 members were joined this year by the Yukon Fire Department, who also had a squad truck going through town distributing drinking water and extra bags. The Yukon Lions Club was also represented, as were Yukon Market and MAX Environmental. The event was registered with The Great American Clean Up of Pennsylvania, and trash bags, reflective vests and gloves were provided by PennDot. After the clean up we enjoyed pizza from Highway Pizza and BBQ in Yukon, along with salad and refreshments, all of which was provided by Lodge 729. The group collected over 170 bags of garbage and 49 tires that MAX Environmental disposed of. It was a great tribute to our town of Yukon.

Lodge 106 bringing community Call for Candidates SNPJ Recreation • Jax K. Lessar Center Committee Born June 7, 2013 together with expo, car cruise This announcement serves as a call to Price, Utah, Lodge 757 The members of SNPJ Lodge 757 welcome by KEVIN RICHARDS the community a wonderful SNPJ will have a table with all members interested in serving on the Jax Kason Lessar as their newest addi- Lodge 106 opportunity to come to one of information on the many op- SNPJ Recreation Center Committee. Two tion. Jax is the grandnephew of Lodge 757 IMPERIAL, Pa. — SNPJ the more popular events hosted portunities to become a mem- positions for terms of three years each will President Antone Lessar. We welcome Jax Lodge 106 is hosting a Commu- by Lodge 106 and see what be- ber of the Society through the be filled during the Aug. 12, 2018, SNPJ to the Slovene National Benefit Society and nity Expo in the Imperial Room ing a member of our Lodge has purchase of life insurance or National Board meeting. extend our best wishes to his entire family. on Sunday, July 22. This event to offer. Anyone who has ever an annuity. Banquet Manager will be held in conjunction attended a Lodge 106 car cruise Shelly Botwright will also have • Mileage reimbursement will only be with the monthly Lodge 106 knows we get a great crowd! a table displaying the many paid up to a 100-mile radius of the car cruise. We have partnered If you are a business owner possible events — weddings, SNPJ Recreation Center with the Pittsburgh Airport in the Imperial area and would reunions, birthday parties or • Compensation also includes a Area Chamber of Commerce like a table in our Community meetings — that can be ac- $50 per diem for this event. Expo, please call Lodge 106 commodated by the Imperial The Community Expo will Secretary Shelly Botwright Room. Resumes for these positions should give local business leaders at (412) 498-3557. Tables will The car cruise will feature follow SNPJ on Facebook! the opportunity to display an be available on a first come, wonderful music by The GRID be forwarded by Aug. 3, 2018, to: exhibit in our hall, showing first served basis and can be Band. All classic cars and Slovene National Slovenefest 2018 is the community what they reserved with a $25 deposit motorcycles are invited to park Benefit Society coming July 13-15! have to offer while getting to that will be refunded at the on our level, paved parking lot, Joseph C. Evanish, National President Check out the know our residents face-to-face event — so your participation free of charge, and show off 247 West Allegheny Road entertainment during the festive environment is basically free of charge! We to the public. There will be a Imperial, PA 15126 schedule, then plan of our car cruise. The Com- are anticipating a banquet room SEE COMMUNITY EXPO e-mail: [email protected] to join us at the munity Expo will also give full of local business exhibits. ON PAGE 2 Recreation Center. PROSVETA www.snpj.org • [email protected] 2 June 1, 2018 PROSVETA ENLIGHTENMENT Comets head to PNC Park (USPS 448-080) by PATTI EVANISH Nationals. Don’t let this night of (ISSN 1080-0263) Lodge 715 Secretary The Loaded Value Tick- fun and memorable SNPJ The Official Publication of the UNIVERSAL, Pa. — ets are only $29 per person camaraderie pass you by! Slovene National Come join your fellow and include $10 for use at To purchase your tickets, members of Lodge 715 one of the many concession please contact me by e- Benefit Society on Tuesday, July 10, as we stands. A limited number of mail at pattievanish2017@ 247 W. Allegheny Road enjoy a night at PNC Park seats are located in outfield gmail.com or by calling Imperial, PA 15126-9774 watching the Pittsburgh box section 105, and must (412) 443-8825. Let’s go, Phone: (724) 695-1100 Pirates host the Washington be paid for in full by June 15. Bucs! Toll-Free: 1-800-843-7675 (THE SNPJ) Fax: (724) 695-1555 Lodge 106 hosts July car cruise, expo e-mail: [email protected] COMMUNITY EXPO cruise are open to the public, so come out SNPJ Lodge 34 hosted another successful dinner April 28 at website: www.snpj.org FROM PAGE 1 that Sunday afternoon, see some beautiful 50/50 drawing, door prizes for all classic classic cars and motorcycles, enjoy some the Slovenian National Home in Indianapolis. Editor: car and bike owners, and dash plaques will great music, get something good to eat Jay Sedmak be given out to the first 50 cars. and drink, and meet the business leaders Associate Editor: Kimberly Winters A food buffet will be available for pur- in our community. Lodge 34 joins the chase from the Lodge 106 kitchen, and our Check out the SNPJ Lodge 106 Face- Subscription rate is $8 per year for non-SNPJ members in the United States (Fla. subscrib- bar will have ice-cold beverages on hand for book page for updates on the businesses ers, please add 6 percent sales tax). Canadian sale. Both the Community Expo and the car that will be joining us for the expo. SNH in celebration and foreign subscriptions, $50 per year. Advertising information available by writing by JERRY WATSON will be held at the SNH picnic our office. Material concerning the official Lodge 34 Secretary workings of the Slovene National Benefit So- on June 9 at 1 p.m. Please join ciety is given publication priority. Unsolicited Treat dad to dinner at the Farm INDIANAPOLIS — SNPJ us and all the members of the manuscripts returned only if a self-addressed, Lodge 34 hosted a very suc- SNH in celebrating 100 years! stamped envelope is enclosed. by JOE VALENCIC upon Slovenian-American and home-style roast beef, cessful dinner at the Slovenian Postmaster: Send all address changes to: Lodge 5 Vice President musical traditions. Father and Chef Dean’s fried bolo- National Home (SNH) on April PROSVETA, 247 W. Allegheny Rd., CLEVELAND — Make Perk’s Polka Mass record- gna sandwiches will be the 28. Thanks to Mary and Jen- Imperial, PA 15126-9774 Father’s Day extra special ing is one of the top-selling special of the day. nifer for all their hard work! (Published monthly) for pop or grandpa with a polka albums of the past Your hosts for the after- The SNH is celebrating (Periodical postage paid at Imperial, Pa., Polka Mass and dance at the 50 years. The Polka Mass noon will be the members 100 years in 2018. The home and additional mailing office.) SNPJ Farm on Sunday, June begins promptly at 1 p.m., and friends of Naprej Lodge relies on volunteers to keep it 17. Minnesota’s polka priest and sing-along sheets will 5. Admission to the Polka operating, and they appreciate SNPJ National Board Father Frank Perkovich will be available. Mass and dance is only $8; all the help they can get. join with the Jeff Pecon Polka Hall of Famers those 18 and under are free. The members of Lodge Executive Committee: Orchestra to celebrate dad’s Jeff Pecon, John Pecon, Call (216) 481-1379 for all 34 welcome Jakob M. Van- National President day with a two-four beat. Ralph Delligatti and Fred the details. Schaack as their newest ad- Joseph C. Evanish Father Perkovich’s Polka Kuhar will entertain with The SNPJ Farm is lo- dition and youngest member. National Secretary Mass enhances the spiritual classic Cleveland-style pol- cated on Heath Road in Jakob’s great-grandmother, Karen A. Pintar New Lodge 34 member experience with hymns set kas and waltzes for dancing Kirtland, off Chardon Road Stella Valant Watson, is cur- Jakob VanSchaack National Treasurer to favorite polka and waltz from 3 to 7 p.m. Dinner (Route 6), three miles east rently the Lodge’s oldest mem- Robert J. Lawrence with his great-grandmother, melodies. It’s a unique choices for dad include of Route 306 and six miles ber. Welcome, Jakob! Sis. Stella Valant Correspondence received at: expression of faith, based smoked Slovenian sausage west of State Route 44. The next Lodge 34 meeting Watson. 247 West Allegheny Road Imperial, PA 15126-9774 Office hours are Monday -Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Fridays 7:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Heritage Center Weekend promises a weekend of family fun June 8-9 HERITAGE CENTER WEEKEND lots of traditional foods and drinks day in Washington, D.C., with temps is always happy that we attend. Finance Committee: FROM PAGE 1 available for purchase. hitting 90. The nearly 3,000 people I hope you have July 13-15 event in downtown Youngstown, Chrm.: Roger C. Clifford – 568 Lang Oh, what a beautiful morning and who came thru the embassy heard blocked off for Slovenefest. Make Road, Sewickley, PA 15143 Ohio. The Heritage Center will rep- afternoon it was as Patty Candela, polka music upon entering and were your arrangements now! Check the Robert Lawrence, Secretary resent Slovenia with gift shop items Ed Robich and Kathy Paulenich rep- treated to samples of sausage, potica, Slovenefest website for accommoda- Joseph C. Evanish for sale and our traveling museum resented the Heritage Center at the strudel, honey and wine. We promoted tion information. K e n n e t h A n d e r s o n – 2400 Derby Road, display. The event starts at noon and Slovenian Embassy on May 12 for the Slovenia, SNPJ and Slovenefest. I Look forward to seeing you June Birmingham, MI 48009 goes until midnight. Many ethnicities EU Open House. We had our traveling believe this was our sixth year of 8 and 9 at the Recreation Center for Richard Hervol – 183 Wylie Ave., will be represented at this event, with museum on display on this gorgeous participation, and the embassy staff Heritage Center Weekend! Strabane, PA 15363 Audit Committee: Lodge 1 members open 2018 activity with an April musical Chrm.: Phyllis Wood – 9519 Evergreen Lane, Fontana, CA 92335 by MICHELLE HRIBAR-HERNANDEZ decided to see the April 12 musical e-mail: [email protected] Lodge 1 President production of “South Pacific” at V i n c e n t B a s e l j – 1001 Grandview Ave., Apt. 903, Bridgeville, PA 15017 CHICAGO — On March 7, the Drury Lane Theatre in Oak Brook Louis J. Novak – 6308 Highland Rd., members of Slavija Lodge 1 held Terrace, Ill. Members and friends Highland Heights, OH 44143 their regular quarterly meeting at enjoyed dinner, followed by the Stan Repos – 1255 McCaslin Rd., New Warsaw, 6250 W. 63rd St. Tony Award-winning show. Slavija Imperial, PA 15126 in Chicago. We elected President We welcome new Slavija Lodge Lodge 1 Michelle Hribar-Hernandez as the 1 member Lois Bretall, and remind members Lodge 1 delegate to attend the SNPJ all members that they are encour- enjoyed Regional Vice Presidents: National Convention in August. aged to attend our meetings. Our dinner Frank Bregar, Region 1 – 25 Willow before taking Crossing Rd., Greensburg, PA 15601 We also nominated John Potter next regular meeting and lunch is to attend the Teens Experience scheduled June 6 starting at 11 a.m. in a musical James L. Curl, Region 2 – 503 Orchard production St., Carnegie, PA 15106 Leadership (TEL) Workshop at the at Czech Plaza, 7016 Cermak Road for their first Linda Gorjup, Region 3 – 712 Fiddlers SNPJ Recreation Center in July. in Berwyn, Ill. activity of Way, Painesville, OH 44077 For ou r fi r st a ct iv it y t h is yea r, we Have a wonderful spring! 2018. Tracey Anderson, Region 4 – 1014 Edgewood Dr., Royal Oak, MI 48067 J u s t i n a R i g l e r, R e g i o n 5 – 1116 Berkley Lane, Lemont, IL 60439 Fred Mlakar, Region 6 – 13592 On- kayha Cir., Irvine, CA 92620 SNPJ Recreation Center Up-and-Coming... 270 Martin Road Enon Valley, PA 16120 (724) 336-5180 • fax (724) 336-6716 A look at events planned by the Slovene National Benefit Society Toll-free: 1-877-767-5732 website: www.snpjrec.com • JUNE 3...... Orange County, Calif., Lodge 786 • JUNE 24...... Westmoreland Co. Federation • JULY 27-29..... TEL Workshop at the SNPJ Rec- e-mail: [email protected] annual Wine & Beer Tasting Picnic at Pretty in Pink fund-raiser at the Yukon reation Center, Borough of SNPJ, Pa. Wien’s Family Cellars, Temecula, Calif.; Slovenian Hall, Yukon, Pa.; 2-6 p.m. For details contact Fraternal Director noon-5 p.m. A catered lunch is included. Entertainment provided by The Polka Kevin Richards at 1-800-843-7675 ext. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Classics. Food and refreshments will 144, or e-mail [email protected]. For details contact Jean Koci at (949) be available. 495-0097 or e-mail [email protected]. • JULY 27-29..... Youth Roundup at the SNPJ Have something for • JUNE 30...... Cleveland Lodge 576 spring bus trip Recreation Center, Borough of SNPJ, Up-and-Coming? • JUNE 7...... Imperial, Pa., Lodge 106 bar bingo to The Meadows Racetrack & Casino, Pa. For additional information contact in the Lodge 106 clubroom. Early bird Washington, Pa. For more information or Fraternal Director Kevin Richards at Lodge/Organization games start at 6:30 p.m., regular games to reserve your spot, contact Lou Novak 1-800-843-7675 ext. 144, or e-mail start at 7. Kitchen will be open. For more at (440) 461-6476. [email protected]. The registration information contact Lodge 106 at (724) • JULY 1 ��...... Herminie, Pa., Lodge 87 dance in deadline is June 10. 695-1411 or [email protected]. the Crystal Ballroom; 2-6 p.m. Music Type of Event by the Mikey Dee Band. Kitchen will be • JULY 29 ...... Cleveland V Boj Lodge 53 picnic • JUNE 8-9.....SNPJ Heritage Center Weekend at open. Tickets are $8 in advance, $10 at the SNPJ Farm, Kirtland, Ohio; 1 p.m. the SNPJ Recreation Center, Borough of at the door. For details contact Shirley Music by the Jeff Pecon Orchestra. For SNPJ, Pa. Wine & cheese jam session additional information contact Martha Site Bailley at (724) 864-1606. June 8, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Balina and bean Meglich at (440) 884-5043. bag toss tournaments, and the Frank • JULY 5 ...... Imperial, Pa., Lodge 106 bar bingo

Stanger Band will entertain from 3-7 in the Lodge 106 clubroom. Early bird • JULY 29-AUG. 4.....Family Week at the SNPJ p.m. on June 9. games start at 6:30 p.m., regular games Recreation Center, Borough of SNPJ, If a concert or dance, who is start at 7. Kitchen will be open. For details Pa. For details phone the Recreation performing? • JUNE 10...... Imperial, Pa., Lodge 106 car cruise contact Lodge 106 at (724) 695-1411 or Center toll-free at 1-877-767-5732. The featuring music by The HEDGG Band; [email protected]. registration deadline is June 24. noon-4 p.m. A buffet will be available. • JULY 8 ...... Fairport Harbor, Ohio, Lodge 355 For details contact Lodge 106 at (724) • AUG. 5 ...... Cleveland Lodge 576 “Nacho- Date picnic at the SNPJ Farm, Kirtland, Ohio. 695-1411 or [email protected]. Average” Picnic at the SNPJ Farm, Slovenian food starting at 2 p.m. with Time Kirtland, Ohio. Music provided by Patty • JUNE 15-17.... SNPJ Young Adult Conference at music by the Bob Kravos Band from 3-7. C & The Guys. For more information Who to contact the SNPJ Recreation Center, Borough For additional information contact Lee contact Lou Novak at (440) 461-6476 of SNPJ, Pa. For registration and event Jackopin at (440) 943-3170. or Karen Novak at (216) 965-3181. details contact Fraternal Director Kevin • JULY 13-15..... The 37th Slovenefest and the Richards by calling 1-800-843-7675 ext. 62nd Miss SNPJ Pageant at the SNPJ • AUG. 12-13....The 31st Quadrennial SNPJ Con- Phone ( ) 144 or e-mailing [email protected]. Recreation Center. For details phone the vention at the SNPJ Recreation Center, Borough of SNPJ, Pa. • JUNE 21...... Imperial, Pa., Lodge 106 bar bingo Recreation Center at 1-877-767-5732. Complete and return to: in the Lodge 106 clubroom. Early bird • JULY 22 ...... Imperial, Pa., Lodge 106 car cruise • AUG. 19...... Chicago District Federation dinner PROSVETA games start at 6:30 p.m., regular games featuring music by The GRID Band; dance at the Slovenian Catholic Center, 247 W. Allegheny Road start at 7. Kitchen will be open. For details noon-4 p.m. A buffet will be available. Lemont, Ill. Baked good donations are Imperial, PA 15126-9774 e-mail: [email protected] contact Lodge 106 at (724) 695-1411 or For details contact Lodge 106 at (724) welcome. For more information contact [email protected]. 695-1411 or [email protected]. Marianne Murray at (773) 582-2632. www.snpj.org • [email protected] PROSVETA June 1, 2018 3

Broadband internet will 2017 and the service was suspended. be a universal service from the source DENISE HERRON Ljubljana (STA) — Broadband SNPJ Marketing Department internet access will soon become a uni- New mountain bike trail versal service in Slovenia, which means ously low temperatures and the threat that operators providing the universal of polar bear attacks as they crossed a open in abandoned mine service will have to ensure download moving ice sheet in the Arctic Ocean. Črna na Koroškem (STA) — Legacy of kindness speeds of a minimum 4 Mbps (megabits They also participated in two scientific In mid-April, a new mountain biking per second) for every user, even when research projects studying the impact of nfortunately, I have attended several funerals re- adventure trail for experienced riders that isn’t profitable. extreme environmental conditions on the cently. The last funeral I attended was for an old opened in the abandoned tunnels of the The news was announced in mid-April mind and body. friend of my husband; we’ll call her Mary. I had only Mežica lead and zinc mine, which also U by representatives of the Agency for The first female Slovenian to reach offers kayaking and leisurely bike tours. met Mary several times, and because I didn’t know her well, Communication Networks and Ser­vices the North Pole on foot was Minka Kahrič I went to the funeral service feeling rather detached. An The four-kilometer (2.5 mile) Black (AKOS), who indicated that the updated in 2000. She was a part of a Slovenian­ hour and a half later, I came out of the church disappointed Hole Trail is designed to challenge ex- regulations would enter into effect at the expedition led by photographer and perienced mountain bikers. The original, that I had not known Mary better. At least a dozen people end of June. mountain climber Stane Klemenc, who stood up during the service to talk about how they knew leisurely bike tour stretches along a six- Universal service obligation repre- was the first Slovenian to arrive at the kilometer (3.7 mile) course. Portions of Mary and how she had affected their lives. They told stories sents the minimal package of telecommu- North Pole on foot in 1998. the course, other than the most demand- that kept everyone laughing and crying at the same time. nications services that must be ac­cessible ing segments, will be utilized during the She was the type of person who touched everyone she to every end-user across Slovenia, with World Enduro Series race, which will knew, and who made everyone she touched feel special. the price the same across the entire ter- take place in the area this summer. Mary’s funeral taught me that simple kindness and com- ritory regardless of the actual cost of Part of the cross-border Karavanke passion towards people can leave a beautiful legacy that service. The current scope of universal Kamnik marks 80 years UNESCO Global Geopark, the mine will be remembered long after we’re gone. The stories that service obligation includes services such of mammoth discovery has seen an increase in the number of were shared told of a woman who always thought about as phone directory, ac­cess to the public visitors in recent years, topping 16,000 the other person. Even when diagnosed with cancer, Mary telecommunications network, landline Kamnik (STA) — The skeleton of visits last year. Some areas of the mine thought of her children first by organizing her finances and telephone access and public pay phones. a mammoth discovered in Slovenia 80 complex, which covers more than 800 making final arrangements — right down to buying the AKOS director Tanja Muha said that years ago is the focus of an exhibi­tion on kilometers (approximately 500 miles) of dress for her funeral. Mary’s kindness and compassion Slovenia would join only a handful of this huge Ice Age animal that the town of tunnels under Mt. Peca, have been open extended beyond her time by making things easier for her countries in Europe to include broadband Kamnik launched in mid-April. to tourists since 1997. children once she passed. in a universal package, which was crucial The male mammoth skeleton was We show the same kindness toward our loved ones for bridging the digital gap in rural areas. discovered in 1938 under the Kamnik when we have life insurance on ourselves that will make life The agency initially wanted minimum Alps as crews were working near the easier for them after our passing. Having a life insurance speeds to be 10 Mbps, but operators Nevljica stream. The skeleton is currently policy may seem minor, but it can be a major comfort to called for a lower threshold. Muha said exhibited at the Natural History Museum Book celebrates the first your family to know that they will have the funds to cover 4 Mbps was sufficient for e-commerce in Ljubljana, and has be­come one of its Slovenian female poet burial and final expenses. services such as e-mail, e-banking, social most recognizable exhibits. Everyday we see larger-than-life people in Hollywood media and online shopping. While the museum celebrated the Ljubljana (STA) — A book dedi- and on Wall Street concern themselves with passing on The universal service provider will be 50th anniversary of its discovery in cated to the works of Fanny Hausmann, their legacy of fame and fortune, but the legacy that will allowed to choose whether to secure the 1988, this is the first time that Kamnik whom some consider the first female truly make a difference in the world and to our loved ones minimum speed via a fixed line, wire- will celebrate the find in its vicinity. Slo­venian poet, has been launched to is a legacy of kindness. Mary was not a wealthy person by lessly, via satellite, or a hybrid solution. The exhibition features photos from the mark the 200th anniversary of her birth. any means, but she left her family and her friends richer The agency estimates roughly 4,600 excavation, the mammoth’s tooth, and However, doubts have been voiced as to for knowing her. households that don’t have the possibil- bones of other animals that lived in this whether the native German speaker actu- Contact your local SNPJ agent, Lodge secretary or the ity of internet access will be covered by area during the Ice Age. ally penned the nine poems in Slovenian Home Office to find out more about our life the new rules. “Finding the mammoth also meant published under her name. insurance products and how they can help finding the first outpost of Stone Age Franziska Maria Elisabeth Haus- you leave a legacy of kindness. hunters in a cave on Slovenian lands,” mann was born April 16, 1818, in Bruck said Professor Danijel Bezek, who helped an der Mur, a town some 50 kilome­ters • Thought for the Month — Kind words arrange the exhibition. “These Stone Age (31 miles) north of Graz, Austria, ac- can be short and easy to speak, but their Slovenia restricting people lived in tents and got everything cording to Frančiška Buttolo, co-author echoes are truly endless. herbicide use by 2019 they needed from mammoths: hair, which of “Mystery That Is Fanny Hausmann” Mother Teresa they used as yarn; skin; bones, which (Skrivnost Fanny Hausmann). Ljubljana (STA) — The use of weed they used to stabilize tents; a lot of fat; Buttolo, who has spent three decades killers for non-agricultural purposes will and some very good meat,” Bezek told studying Hausmann’s life and work, be severely restricted in Slovenia begin- the press. writes that Hausmann moved to the ning in 2019 as changes are introduced At the time, the paleontologic dis- town of Žalec around 1835 when her to two sets of rules announced by the covery, dubbed the “Navlje mammoth,” father bought the Novo Celje mansion SNPJ Loyalty Annuities Agriculture Ministry. attracted many visitors from Slovenia following the death of her mother five Your loyalty with SNPJ is now being rewarded! Herbicide use on public surfaces, such and abroad because it was the first time years earlier, when Hausmann was 12 Contact the SNPJ Home Office at 1-800-843-7675 as golf courses and athletic fields, will that an entire mammoth skeleton had years old. Buttolo writes that Hausmann and open your new SNPJ Loyalty Annuity TODAY! be banned as of October 2019; for roads been found. Later, in 1953, an entire mourned her mother for a long time, and railways, the ban will take effect in mammoth skeleton was unearthed near never wearing anything but black until April 2021. Leipzig, Germany. her death from tuberculosis at the age 3.5% Loyalty 8 Annuity 3.0% Loyalty 5 Annuity Changes to the rules on the sale of There are more than 20 locations in of 35. 3.5% first-year guarantee rate 3.0% first-year guarantee rate phytopharmaceutical substances will Slovenia where mammoth bones have During the Spring of Nations (1848- 3.0% in years two through eight 2.75% in years two through five also limit what types of weed killers been discovered, the majority along the 1849), Hausmann published nine poems 2.75% in year nine and after 2.5% in year six and after gardeners will be allowed to use. Unless Drava River as well as along the Kam- in Slovenian about love, homeland and 3.75% first-year Loyalty Rate 3.25% first-year Loyalty Rate they have a certificate ensuring that they niška Bistrica. A female mammoth was the art of poetry in two Celje-based for conversions for conversions can properly handle herbicides, garden- found in 1953 in a clay pit near Preddvor, newspapers. After the first was published, ers will only be allowed to purchase weed but was damaged by a machine, so only politician and poet Lovro Toman­ de- * Rates are not guaranteed after the first year. killers permitted for organic farming, and parts of it are now kept in a museum. clared her the first Slovenian female poet, * Guaranteed minimum interest rate of 2.0%. even those in small quantities. These rules Bezek believes it was no surprise that a claim nobody objected to at the time. * No fees are attached to either Loyalty annuity. take effect in October 2019. the “Navlje mammoth” was discovered Doubts about Hausmann’s writings * The SNPJ Century 8 Annuity is earning 3.0%; the Century 5 Annuity is earning 2.75%. Century series annuities issued prior to 2012 are earning 3.0% Representatives from the Agriculture around Kamnik, saying this area is “a were first expressed by Ignac Orožen in Ministry say that the changes follow a paleontologic hot spot.” The remains of 1857, four years after her death. Orožen Slovene National Benefit Society national effort to reduce the use of phy- dinosaurs and many fish from the Triassic wrote in a letter to Fran Kocbek, a teacher topharmaceutical substances, and given Period have also been discovered here, in Žalec, that she did not speak Slovenian 247 West Allegheny Road • Imperial, PA • 15126 the fact that food production has become yet these finds are not as well known as and that a poem published under her 1-800-843-7675 • www.snpj.org “too chemical” in recent decades. the mammoth. name was not hers. Kocbek, who was According to Bezek, the most sig- apparently collecting information about nificant discovery was that of seahorses Hausmann, also received a letter from in the Tunjiško Gričevje area. The find Tomaž Dernjač, one of Hausmann’s two resulted in scientists establishing that teachers of Slovenian. Dernjač wrote that A Slovenian woman on the seahorses were 20 million years she “was a great friend of the Slove­nian North Pole expedition old, whereas “others found previously language” who also spoke French and were only a million years old,” Bezek English. He also quoted Hausmann’s Ljubljana (STA) — An 11-mem- said. “For global paleontology, this is French teacher as praising her for being ber international women’s expedition the most important discovery, al­though “very good in languages.” which included Slovenian Nataša Briški it is not as well known to the public as Nonetheless, the doubts surfaced reached the North Pole the weekend of the mammoth.” again in an essay by literary theorist April 21-22. Members of the expedition Igor Grdina in 2001, who based his tweeted that they had reached “the top case on Orožen’s speculations. Grdina of the world” following a more than speculated that the poems could have 80-kilometer (approximately 50 mile) been written by a Celje-based doctor, or journey in extreme winter conditions. Electric train will carry that Hausmann wrote the poems which The expedition, dubbed “The Wom- tourists around Ljubljana were then translated into Slovenian by en’s Euro-Arabian North Pole Expedi- someone else. tion 2018,” included women from Slo- Ljubljana (STA) — As of April Buttolo wonders why a male author venia, Sweden, France, Cyprus, Russia, 25, a new electric train is transporting would choose to hide behind a woman’s Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait tourists on a nine-kilometer (5.5 mile) pen name, considering the inferior posi- and the UK. The women of various sightseeing tour of the Slovenian capital. tion of women and the fact that no other nationalities and professions set out on Called “Urban,” the train departs woman had her work published at that the journey from Svalbard, Norway, on from the Town Hall, taking visitors time in Celje. She does not doubt the April 15 after two years of preparation. to Ljubljana Castle and along the Lju- authenticity of the poems, saying that From Svalbard they flew to the starting bljanica River, returning past the open-air the subjects reflect events from Haus- point, the Barneo base. Križanke and Prešeren Square. Tourists mann’s life: among other things, she The goal of the expedition was to are able to hop on and off at any of the wrote about a dying poet after visiting encourage women to be brave and to stops along the route. France Prešeren shortly before his death. show that anything is possible. They Depending on traffic in the city center, She also wrote about financial worries also wanted to send a strong message on the circular tour is estimated to take 70 caused by the debt accumulated by her gender equality and promote intercultural to 90 minutes. Each ride costs 8 euros father, which eventually led to the sale of understanding. (approximately $9.50); children ages 3 to their mansion and landed him in prison. Team members were hand-picked by 12 ride for half price. Pre-recorded audio Buttolo also believes that a poem polar researcher Felicity Aston, who led guides are offered in nine languages, handwritten by Hausmann in German the expedition. Aston was the first person including English, German, French and refutes any further speculation about her to cross the Antarctic in 2012. Aston Chinese. work since the handwriting is the same selected Briški, a journalist and editor Ljubljana introduced its first electric as that in her Slovenian poems. from the Metina Lista media network, train in 2016, the year when it was the The articles comprising this feature have been as the Slovenian team member. Green Capital of Europe. However, the reprinted with permission from the Slovenian Expedition members faced danger- train caught fire while charging in March Press Agency (STA). PROSVETA www.snpj.org • [email protected] 4 June 1, 2018 Old-fashioned fun on tap for Fairport Lodge 355 summer picnic by LEE JACKOPIN to 7 p.m. This old-fashioned and sausage dinners in the tra- Slovenia. to partake in. Parents and a walk about the Farm. Lodge 355 Secretary Slovenian-style picnic will ditional Slovenian way. Lodge The exciting Bob Kravos grandparents can teach their Come on out and enjoy a KIRTLAND, Ohio — The take place out in the country 355 members will help serve Band will perform Cleveland- youngsters the art of balina Slovenian picnic dance at the Brothers and Sisters of Fairport with good Slovenian food these delicious meals begin- style polkas and Slovenian or how to throw a horse shoe, SNPJ Farm with your family Lodge 355 are excited to host and music. The SNPJ Farm is ning at 2 p.m., along with hot waltzes for our dancing and while youngsters can teach and friends. It’s a great way to their 12th picnic dance at the located on Heath Road, south dogs, roast beef and sausage listening pleasure from 3 to their parents and grandparents support our Slovenian heritage SNPJ Farm in Kirtland, Ohio, off Route 6, two miles east of sandwiches, sides, and some 7 p.m. the art of tossing a bean bag. and the SNPJ Farm. For ad- during the centennial year of Route 306. tasty krofe. The bar will have The SNPJ Farm has numer- Also available for children are ditional information, please Lodge 355. The picnic will be The Ladies Auxiliary will the usual assortment of bever- ous other activities for both the swings, slides and a round- contact Lee Jackopin by calling held Sunday, July 8, from 1 prepare delicious roast beef ages including Laško beer from young and the young-at-heart about, and everyone can enjoy (440) 943-3170. Lodge 581 finds playful way to promote SNPJ, Slovenian heritage

by JERRY TROHA been a part of St. Marys history for tions to 50-year member Raymond of our functions in St. Marys. He will all dances for a small fee. Lodge 581 Secretary/Treasurer 92 years. Our lodge has selected a Grolemund of Kane, Pa. It was also be greatly missed! For additional information on ST. MARYS, Pa. — SNPJ Lodge Slovenian photo of the Ludwig and nice to chat with Vanessa Brown The Slovenian Polka Boosters North Central Slovenian Polka 581 is participating in a unique op- Josephine Bon wedding. Ludwig Mirtich (Michael) of Weedville, will host a dance on June 10 with the Booster events, contact Pat Moore by portunity that is being sponsored by and Josephine were instrumental in Pa. Vanessa said she enjoys reading talented Skovenski Band at Wildwood calling (814) 837-9218 or by e-mail at the Historical Society of St. Marys the formation of Lodge 581 in 1926. Prosveta, especially the article Bar and Grill in St. Marys from 2 to 5 [email protected]. For additional and Benzinger Township. The society Their attendants were also members on the Lodge 581 potica event. She’d p.m. Their June 24 dance will feature information on SNPJ Lodge 581, con- is working to create a deck of playing of Lodge 581. Our playing card will like to attend our next baking session. the Polka Quads with John Salov & tact Jerry Troha by calling (814) 781- cards that will feature unique and offer a unique advertising opportunity Lodge 581 sends sincere sympa- The Boys from Steelton, Pa., at the 6978 or by e-mail at jerometroha@ old photos of St. Marys history on for SNPJ Lodge 581. thies to the George R. “JR” McCalla Ridgway, Pa., Eagles Club from 2 to gmail.com. Find us on Facebook at the face of each card. Lodge 581 has In other Lodge news, congratula- family. George was a great supporter 5 p.m. A delicious lunch is served at St. Marys SNPJ Lodge 581.

Lodge 577 welcomes new officers for 2018 50-Year Members by Paula Giordano members, we need you all!) Those pres- Following the meeting, we played a June 2018 Lodge 577 ent at the meeting agreed we should reach game created and led by Mary. Everyone Lodge Member Lodge Member PUEBLO, Colo. — The annual Lodge out with further explanation of the Lodge present enjoyed the fun! 5 Andrea F. Kovalsky 562 Cecelia Fabry 577 luncheon meeting was held March 4. and the benefits of a Society membership. The deadline for our Lodge scholarship 8 Deborah L. Seifert 562 Andrew J. Pavlov Lunch was provided for the 30 members Our election of officers was held. The was April 15. Following the deadline, the 8 Georgean Spelich 564 Ronald A. Blazic and guests in attendance, including a 60- elected officers are President Rosann scholarship committee met to review the 8 Anthony Lump 584 Frank J. Krejci year SNPJ member! We also had members Curran, Vice President Mae Nezvensky applications and decided to award two 31 Lawrence A. Moler 584 Kenneth D. Dernovsek from Maryland join us via telephone. and Secretary Mary Davis. Bart Evans is scholarships. The recipients are Emily 31 John M. Kasula 584 Roger P. Shaffer Secretary Mary Davis reported on the chair of our scholarship committee. Davis and Lynsie Hand. 31 John A. Valentine 603 Alberta A. Fitch membership, mailings and dues paid. She The outgoing Lodge 577 president, Mitzi Lodge 577 meetings are held quarterly 34 Mark Sieber 604 William S. Schultz noted that there were many who did not Evans, was thanked for her service and at the local library. Our next scheduled 53 Nancy L. Podboy 643 Mary Ann Neff reply to her correspondence. (Come on, leadership these past years. meeting is June 10. 87 Doreen A. Chapman 665 Joseph M. Polovich 87 Donald J. Baloh 686 Joseph B. Kerzich 107 Don E. Doebert 715 Patricia L. Ehalt 138 David J. Zuzek 721 Nancy A. Huber Samsula planning patriotic tractor parade 138 Joseph A. Kosek 723 Linda M. Tomazin 138 Barbara I. Mikitin 723 Linda A. Macher by JEANNETTE HUMPHREY fried chicken, klobase and and George Benedict, Cindy Saturday, Aug. 4, as we stage 153 Patricia A. Alpago 770 Joseph H. Hankinson Lodge 603 sauerkraut, assorted snacks, Griswold, Penny Smith, and another Frank and Mary, and 158 Carol A. Marfut 770 Suzanne C. Hankinson SAMSULA, Fla. — Lodge drinks, and desserts will be Jeannette Humphrey. John and Jennie Luznar Fam- 223 James Maffessanti 771 Louis J. Presnar 603 is staying active! We available for purchase. There’s still time to pay ily Reunion at Lodge 603. celebrated Mother’s Day May Parade participants should your local Lodge dues, so send The Luznar brothers and their 254 Julie A. Weller 786 Nancy A. Huber 13 with the men cooking and represent patriotism, so dress payment to Secretary Elaine families moved to Samsula in 254 Walter A. Pinkas Jr. serving a meal of fried turkey, up your tractor or vehicle and Figueroa, 3650 Lettuce Ln., 1914-1915 so they could farm, as suggested by John Tesauro. yourself for a chance to win a New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168. Slovenian-style. They read Tomazin Farms provided most prize. First place will receive Let Elaine know if your phone about Florida’s farmland in 60-Year Members of the vegetables. $100, second $50 and third number, e-mail or home ad- Prosveta and the rest, as June 2018 President George Benedict $25. Call Pauline Lockwood dress has changed. they say, is history. Lodge Member Lodge Member and Brother Joe prepared and at (386) 426-3149 or Cindy We are also collecting for The reunion begins at 11 A01 Rosemarie Grossbauer 254 Barbara A. Weiland fried the turkeys, and John Griswold at (386) 689-9454 to the Lodge 603 scholarship fund a.m. Photos will be taken at A02 Arlene R. McLean 559 Virginia M. Pence Tesauro and his father-in-law, enter. Pauline says don’t forget and appreciate all who have noon and a covered dish meal 2 Richard L. Nekrosius 584 Rosalie M. Flynn Johnny Reichel, carved them. your bathing suit or cool attire! contributed so far. We awarded will begin at 1. Bill Tomazin is 6 Rosemary Bechtler 584 Allan J. Zlimen Rudy Pleterski, Clay Bene- She is also providing fireworks scholarships this year to Colton chairman for this reunion, and 8 Frances L. Lencioni 603 Patricia A. Dillon dict and Jim Pleterski helped at dark. Come and enjoy the Weaver, Joshua Slucher, Wayne Billy McDonald is donating his 8 John L. Koenig 721 Dorothy A. Burzenski prepare the salads, vegetables evening! Smith and Samantha Weaver. time to cook chicken for the 723 David A. Kallgren and desserts, and Wayne Smith Thanks to Wallace “Wally” Get well wishes go out to meal. Bring any photos you’d 89 Mary J. Vajentic helped wash pots and pans. Ringeisen for repairing the Jack Pleterski, Elaine Figueroa like to share and enjoy the day 89 Donna L. Bogar 723 Margaret A. Larson Orchid plants were given Lodge 603 clock that was and George Benedict as they all with family. 107 Nancy Lynn Lucido 749 Isabelle L. Shaw out to the winning mothers, handmade by Joe Benedict recover from recent surgeries. John Tesauro, Elaine 216 Richard Kastelic 782 Raymond Kastelic a long-standing gift tradition. Jr., President Benedict’s father. We observed a moment Figueroa and Jeannette Hum- Members of Youth Circle 57, Wally donated his time and of silence at our last Lodge phrey will serve as Lodge 603 under the direction of Cindy supplies, and we are so happy meeting in honor of Nancy delegates for the SNPJ National 70-Year Members Griswold, met the day before to to be able to keep this part of Wilder, wife of T.C. Wilder Jr. Convention Aug. 12-13 at the June 2018 make corsages for all mothers our history. Thanks is also Our sympathies are extended SNPJ Recreation Center in the Lodge Member Lodge Member in attendance. extended to John Tesauro for to her family. Nancy was a Borough of SNPJ, Pa. Connie 449 Ruth M. Spatny 559 Clarence Zaitz Fourth of July will be here keeping our water in check, longtime Lodge 603 member Massey is our alternate. We’ve 559 Ronald E. Ericksen 749 Dolores May Baker soon, so Pauline Lockwood has donating a food temperature and passed a few months ago reviewed all correspondence taken charge of the festivities. gauge for the kitchen, and in New Smyrna Beach. from National Secretary Karen Our old-fashioned celebration making needed repairs around Sympathies are also ex- Pintar so that we can be pre- will start at 5 p.m. with a patri- the Lodge. tended to the family of Harry pared. We’re looking forward 80-Year Members otic tractor parade starting at 6. Our appreciation is ex- Griswold, Cindy Griswold’s to seeing all of you once again. June 2018 There will be game booths, a tended to Jorge Figueroa for father-in-law. A celebration of There will be no Lodge 603 Lodge Member Lodge Member water slide, bouncy house, sack cooking our Cinco de Mayo his life was held at Lodge 603 meeting held in June, July or 106 Mildred Bouchon 371 Matt Kapovich races and more. Traditional meal on May 4. Helping out on May 5. August. Our meetings will 117 Antoinette V. Kelly 604 Emma A. Reya hamburgers and hot dogs, with the meal were Ruth Mark your calendar for resume Sept. 4.

PROSVETA Crossword Famous Fathers (#0618) by StatePoint Media ACROSS 55. “____, the Beloved Country” 24. Dirtier than Dick Van Dyke 1. Smart ____ 57. *Kiefer’s and in “Mary Poppins” 6. Titanic’s last call? Barron’s fathers 25. *J. Robert Oppenheimer’s 9. *TV’s man named Brady 61. Without purpose project 13. Lychee, alt. sp. 64. Blind alternative 26. Dugout vessel 14. Romanian money 65. American chant 27. Boreal forest 15. Red Cross supply 67. i____ 29. Overwhelm like bees 16. 1970s big dos 69. Albert/Gabor’s Green ones 31. Mr. Eugene Krabs, e.g. 17. To do this is human? 70. Mentally quick 32. Fungal skin infection 18. Render harmless 71. Convex molding 33. Medicinal plants 19. *Father of geometry 72. Tibetan oxen 34. *Head of the Griswold clan 21. *Ed O’Neill’s TV character 73. ____-di-dah 36. Flabbergast 23. “Game, ____, match!” 74. Broadway’s news boy 38. *Mr. Cleaver 24. Not what it seems to be 42. Give a boot 25. *What Jane Fonda’s dad DOWN 45. Finely-spun cotton, pl. Henry did 1. C.S.A. state 49. Old age, archaic 28. Presidential “No!” 2. Milton Bradley’s 51. *Little Mermaid’s royal father 30. 1½ calorie breath mint “The Game of ____” 54. Bar order, with “the” 35. Pastoral sounds 3. Shade of beige 56. AOL’s “____ Got Mail” 37. Feline line 4. Chocolates, for short 57. June 6, 1944 39. Sol-fa-sol-fa-sol-fa, e.g. 5. Hanukkah month 58. Shamu, e.g. © StatePoint Media 40. The Fonz: “Sit ______!” 6. *Musher’s transport 59. Police informer 41. Caterpillar hairs 7. “___ the ramparts...” 60. Cornelius and friends 43. Dwarf buffalo 8. Chapter of Quran 61. Solemn promise 44. Ski bump 9. Waiter’s handout 62. *Ned Stark’s bastard 46. Type of ballistic missile, acr. 10. Armenia’s neighbor 63. Unagi, pl. 47. *Homer Simpson’s Duff 11. Kurdistan native 66. Baden-Baden, e.g. 48. Pellet-stuffed 1990s craze 12. TV prize 68. Tofu ingredient © StatePoint Media 50. Trim a movie 15. Hand over, formally 52. Pose a question 20. Things The solution to puzzle #0618 will 53. Talk like a drunk 22. Latissimus dorsi, for short run in the July 2 issue. www.snpj.org • [email protected] PROSVETA June 1, 2018 5 A discussion was held regarding the optimistic outlook for the future profit- best wishes to our upcoming SNPJ Tony Mlinar Sr. Memorial ability and financial woes of the Recreation Badger Jabber Golf Outing that is scheduled for Saturday, Center. It appears that there has been an June 16, at New Berlin Hills Golf Course. improvement in profits, and that strides Outlived Members by BOB SMOLE The outing will start at 7:30 a.m. with a are being made to reduce losses. Lodge 584 modified shotgun start and end at Lucky Since attendance at the last several MILWAUKEE — Attention, Badger Lanes, 5014 W. Howard Ave., Milwau- Lodge 584 meetings has been very, very Lodge 6 Lodge 584 members: there has been an kee, with a barbecue chicken dinner and slim, a discussion took place that resulted important change to our meeting schedule, awards. I don’t know if this event is filled in a motion, seconded and unanimously so please read this article in full for details. as of this writing, so give Bro. Tom Sch- passed, to suspend our two upcoming The regular Badger Lodge 584 meeting weiger a call at (414) 543-7110 to check meetings in July and August. Please mark LPN now was called to order as scheduled on May for available tee times. The cost is $75 per your calendar: there will be no Badger 10 by President Tim Donovan. At the onset golfer and includes your greens fee, cart Lodge 584 meeting in July or August. Our of the meeting, Lodge members mourned rental, a sandwich at the turn, drink ticket meetings will resume on Thursday, Sept. resides in the passing of Sis. Mary Baker and Sis. and the chicken dinner at Lucky Lanes. 13, at Mary Queen of Heaven gym, 2360 Margaret Kne by observing a moment of A discussion was held regarding the S. 106 St. in West Allis, Wis., at 7 p.m. silence in their honor. The minutes of the response Sis. Donovan received from There were no birthdays to celebrate. Florida previous meeting were read by Recording her inquiry pertaining to the SNPJ Rec- The attendance award was won by Sis. Mary Secretary Mary Donovan and were ac- reational Center’s finances. A complete Donovan. The meeting was adjourned, SYGAN, Pa. — Sis. Mary cepted as read. Bro. Jeff Mlaker gave his report was provided by SNPJ National and coffee and desserts were served. Wieczorek of Lodge 6 has financial secretary and treasurer reports, President Joseph Evanish that answered See you in September. Have a safe and and both were accepted as presented. outlived her life insurance Sis. MARY WIECZOREK (6) the questions at hand and projected an enjoyable summer! policy. Sis. Wieczorek was born Sept. 18, 1917, and raised in Cuddy, Pa. She married Steve Wieczorek in 1936. Mary worked in Pittsburgh-area hospitals before moving Lodge 106 opens smoking patio for members to Bayonne, N.J., in 1960 and earning her LPN. She worked at Bayonne Hospital until she retired in 1974 and relocated by KEVIN RICHARDS Please use our beautiful new door. Enjoy the Wally Merri- Bikes are welcome too! Dash to Archer, Fla. Mary finally settled in Ocala, Fla., where Lodge 106 smoking patios. man Group for this ballroom- plaques will be given to the first she is currently residing at Hawthorne Village Health and IMPERIAL, Pa. —Greetings Come join the fun of a style dance as we celebrate the 50 cars. This event is open to Rehab of Ocala. She celebrated her 100th birthday on Sept. from Lodge 106 in Imperial, bean bag toss tournament on music of America’s greatest the public. 17, 2017, with most of her family. where we continue to play bar Saturday, June 2. The entry generation! If you’d like to receive e- Sis. Wieczorek has a daughter, Jacqueline Cason, who bingo on the first and third fee is only $5 per person and The next Lodge 106 car mails from Lodge 106 about also resides in Ocala with her spouse, Jerry. She has two Thursdays of the month. Spe- the tournament starts at 1 p.m. cruise of the season will take upcoming events and impor- grandchildren, Jeff and Suzanne; three great-granddaugh- cial early bird games start at Another “Seems Like Old place on Sunday, June 10, tant announcements, e-mail ters, Nicole, Samantha and Ashley; and five great-great- 6:30 p.m. with the first regular Times” Dance has been sched- at noon. Musical entertain- [email protected] and we’ll grandchildren, Joshua, Hayleigh, Ethan, Madison and game starting at 7. The Lodge uled in the Imperial Room at ment will be provided by The add you to our list. Isabella, all of New Jersey. Her one surviving sibling, Paul 106 kitchen is open during bar Lodge 106 on Sunday, June 3, HEDGG Band. There will be Stay up-to-date with Lodge Maranka, resides in Ohio. bingo evenings. from 7 to 10 p.m. The Lodge food, drinks, a 50/50 drawing 106 by following SNPJ Lodge Mary was quite crafty. She enjoyed quilting, gardening, Effective May 20, the SNPJ 106 kitchen will open at 5 p.m. and door prizes all on our 106 on Facebook or by visiting crocheting, knitting and many other things. She loved to Lodge 106 clubroom and build- and offer a bountiful buffet for level, paved parking lot and in the “Upcoming Events” page read until her eyesight failed her. ing are smoke and vape free. just $10. Admission is $8 at the our air-conditioned clubroom. at www.snpjimperialpa.com. On behalf of the members of Lodge 6 and the Slovene National Benefit Society, we extend best wishes to Sis. Wieczorek for continued health and happiness. Meet your favorites from 24-7 Polka Heaven by JOE VALENCIC (5) table and chat about America’s good-time Admission for the July 1 dance party is Cleveland Federation of Lodges music with the folks who know it best. $8; those 18 and under are free. Guests will The SNPJ Farm CLEVELAND — Meet your favorite Ray Zalokar started the internet’s choose from smoked Slovenian sausage or 2018 Dance Schedule internet polka hosts on Sunday, July 1, as first 24-hour polka music site with Ray savory roast beef dinners. Homemade do- 24-7 Polka Heaven takes its show on the Somich of WINT-FM in 2002. You can nuts, sandwiches and a home-fried potato SNPJ Farm, 10946 Heath Road, Kirtland, Ohio road to the SNPJ Farm in Kirtland, Ohio. get online day or night and listen to polka bar with toppings will also be available. off Chardon Road (Route 6), three miles east of Route 306 This dance party will feature Ray Zalokar and waltz programs jockeyed by folks like Your hosts for the afternoon will be For information phone (440) 256-3423 or (440) 461-6476 and the Casuals, plus on-air personalities Joe Godina, Joey Tomsick, A. J. Hite, the members and friends of the Cleveland such as Tony Petkovsek, Joe Valencic, Greg Drust, Toby Hanson, Brian Juntikka, Federation of SNPJ Lodges. The SNPJ Denny Bucar, Kathy Debevits and more. Jayne Debevec, Aaron Dussing, Mike Farm is located at 10946 Heath Road in June 3 3 to 7 SNPJ Farm Board Picnic The polka pavilion will open at 1 p.m. Wojtila, Ed Ostry and Tish Blazonczyk, Kirtland, off Chardon Road (Route 6), Frank Moravcik Orchestra with food and refreshments. Four hours of among others. The 24-7 Polka Heaven three miles east of Route 306 and six miles June 17 Naprej Lodge 5 Picnic 3 to 7 polka, waltz and pop music for dancing team plays a range of polka styles to move west of State Route 44. For details call Jeff Pecon Orchestra with Ray and the guys will follow from 3 your day along. Check it out by visiting the Cleveland-Style Polka Hall of Fame June 24 Mirni Raj Lodge 142 Picnic 3 to 7 to 7 p.m. Stop by the 24-7 Polka Heaven www.247PolkaHeaven.com. at (216) 261-3263. Wayne Tomsic Orchestra (Beaverdale Reunion) July 1 Cleveland Federation Picnic 3 to 7 July 4 Holiday Dance 1 to 7 Beaverdale Reunion returns to Farm June 24 Ed Klancnik, Brian O’Boyle, Ron Likovic & Friends by LEE JACKOPIN (355) from Pennsylvania. When you friends who are deceased or in on the last Sunday of June. July 8 Fairport Lodge 355 Picnic 3 to 7 SNPJ Farm Board arrive, go to the reunion regis- poor health. It’s also worth noting that Bob Kravos Band KIRTLAND, Ohio — The tration and records area located The many people who some members of the second- July 22 Utopians Lodge 604 Picnic 3 to 7 30th consecutive annual Bea- at the large “Beaverdale/Dunlo moved from Pennsylvania to generation, who were not born Patty C & The Guys verdale Reunion will be held Reunion” banner. Sign in then the Cleveland area started this in Beaverdale or Pennsylvania, July 29 V Boj Lodge 53 Picnic 3 to 7 on Sunday, June 24, from 1 to enjoy an afternoon of talking, reunion tradition sometime in do participate in the Beaverdale Jeff Pecon Orchestra 7 p.m. at the SNPJ Farm on reuniting and recalling events the 1940s, stopping only a few Reunion and help it to continue Heath Road in Kirtland. The and happenings. Renew old ac- times over the years. In 1989, in memory of their parents and Aug. 5 Spartans Lodge 576 Picnic 3 to 7 gate will open at 1 p.m., with quaintances with folks from the several people (now deceased) grandparents. Patty C & The Guys Mirni Raj Lodge 142 serving small towns in the coal mining re-started the Beaverdale Re- Please pass the word to your Aug. 19 CAL Pasta Bake 3 to 7 delicious Slovenian dinners region of Cambria County such union and it has continued ever relatives and friends about Ron Likovic & Friends and superb sandwiches after as Lloydell, Portage, South since. To make the event easy the upcoming Beaverdale Re- 2 p.m. The Wayne Tomsic Fork, Wilmore and all the oth- to remember, it was decided union. Although our numbers Aug. 26 Loyalites Lodge 158 Picnic 3 to 7 Don Wojtila Orchestra (“Slovenestock” theme) Orchestra will perform from ers. We’ll take a group picture that the annual Beaverdale keep getting smaller, we have 3 to 7 p.m. around 4:30 p.m. and observe Reunion shall always be held a good and memorable time. Sept. 3 Holiday Dance 1 to 7 Come on out and reunite a moment of remembrance for during the SNPJ Lodge picnic For more information, call Lee Eddie Rodick and Frank Stanger bands with your friends and relatives our Pennsylvania relatives and taking place at the SNPJ Farm Jackopin at (440) 943-3170. Sept. 9 Ladies Auxiliary Goulash & Polenta Dinner 3 to 7 Bob Kravos Band Sept. 12 Polka Hall of Fame Picnic 12 to 8 Slovenian Sausage Festival Minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting Sept. 16 Friends of the Farm Picnic 3 to 7 held Oct. 27, 2017, at the SNPJ Home Office, Imperial, Pa. Wayne Tomsic Orchestra The meeting was called to order at 10:05 a.m. the period. Reaffirmed a motion made via telephone by Chairman Clifford with Brothers Anderson conference call on Sept. 22, 2017, by Bro. Gates open at 1 p.m. Dinners served every Sunday Joined by phone conference at 10:15 a.m. with and Hervol joining by teleconference, and Hervol, second by Bro. Evanish, to move the starting at 2 p.m. Sunday music and dancing from 3 to Wellington Management Company representa- Brothers Evanish and Lawrence in attendance. target portfolio duration to a maximum of 9.0 7 p.m. Sunday picnic admission is $8 per person. Rent tives Courtney Madden, Andrew Paone and years. Motion approved. the SNPJ Farm for your special functions. For additional A motion was made by Bro. Anderson, second Liz Kleinerman. information visit www.snpjfarmkirtland.com. by Bro. Hervol, to approve the minutes of the Discussion on an NAIC proposal to update the Aug. 11, 2017, meeting. Motion approved. Discussion and questions on capital markets Corporate Bond Risk-Based Capital factors. review by Liz Kleinerman. A motion was made by Bro. Evanish, second The next meeting will be held Friday, Jan. 26, 2018 Wisconsin SNPJ Golf Outing by Bro. Anderson, to approve the secretary’s The committee reviewed portfolio performance, 2018, at 10 a.m. Tony Mlinar Sr. Memorial (National Treasurer’s) report of bond purchases outlook and strategy, and compliance issues. Motion to adjourn at 11:20 a.m. by Bro. Ander- June 16, 2018 and disposals for the third quarter of 2017. The committee thanked the Wellington repre- son, second by Bro. Evanish. Motion approved. Motion approved. sentatives for the presentation and ended the at New Berlin Hills Golf Course, New Berlin, Wis. ROGER C. CLIFFORD Robert J. Lawrence Reviewed the portfolio and transactions for phone conference at 11 a.m. Chairman Secretary Modified shotgun start at 7:30 a.m. • Team scramble

Name Lodge Phone or e-mail Report of the Secretary for the period July 1 through Sept. 30, 2017 1. Purchases: Trade Date Security Description Coupon Yield Par Value Cost Maturity Date Rating 2. 08/18/2017 Brixmor Operating Pa 4.125% 3.970% $400,000 $404,488 06/15/2026 BBB- 07/31/2017 ERP Operating LP 4.000% 4.130% 675,000 659,651 08/01/2047 A- 3. 07/17/2017 JPMorgan Chase & Co 3.882% 3.880% 325,000 325,000 07/24/2038 A- 07/12/2017 Vanderbilt Univ Medical Center 4.172% 4.170% 175,000 175,000 07/01/2037 A- 4. 08/18/2017 VEREIT Operating Partners 3.950% 3.960% 650,000 649,513 08/15/2027 BBB- 09/22/2017 Viacom Inc 6.875% 5.890% 500,000 555,045 04/30/2036 BBB- Team captain’s name & e-mail: Sales or Full Calls: Disposal Date Security Description Coupon Yield Par Value Consideration Maturity Date Gain/Loss The $75 per person entry fee covers greens fees, cart, prizes and lunch. 08/01/2017 San Bernardino CA 6.020% 5.370% $5,000 $5,000 08/01/2023 ($164) Return this form, along with entry fees, to: 08/02/2017 Enel Finance Intl SA 5.125% 4.920% 500,000 536,430 10/07/2019 34,356 Lucky Lanes 08/08/2017 Cox Communications Inc 6.250% 6.300% 500,000 518,745 06/01/2018 18,956 5014 W. Howard Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53220 08/11/2017 WFMBS 2006-8 A15 6.000% 6.280% 193,940 193,516 07/25/2036 18,481 Phone: (414) 543-7110 • e-mail: [email protected] 09/15/2017 Astrazeneca PLC 5.900% 5.910% 200,000 200,000 09/15/2017 0 Make checks payable to SNPJ Badger Lodge 584 09/20/2017 Transocean Inc 7.450% 6.450% 30,000 27,975 04/15/2027 (4,144) ENTRY DEADLINE IS JUNE 9, 2018 09/21/2017 PNC Bank NA 4.875% 4.980% 400,000 400,000 09/21/2017 0 The Home Office will verify all memberships. Complete tournament rules 09/25/2017 PSEG Power 4.150% 4.160% 500,000 527,905 09/15/2021 28,104 are available by contacting the SNPJ Fraternal Department, 247 West Allegheny Road, Imperial, PA 15126. ROBERT J. LAWRENCE Secretary, Finance Committee PROSVETA www.snpj.org • [email protected] 6 June 1, 2018 SNPJ fraternal sympathies Sis. Charlene Dupin by her success in the athletic Kosiorek. in infancy. of Blessed Sacrament Church arena. Coach Dupin’s kind, Deceased are four brothers, Angie’s family wishes to in Warren. Al was an avid • Lodge 113 Secretary • no-nonsense coaching style Louis, Leon, Rudolph and thank Dr. Jan Baldwin and the Notre Dame Football fan who PRICE, Utah — The members was legendary, and she was at Matthew Unicek; and a sister, staff at Guardian Angels Health enjoyed telling stories, playing of Lodge 113 sadly announce the forefront in championing Sophia Unicek, who died in & Rehabilitation Center for golf and gardening, especially the Jan. 1, 2018, passing of Sis. girls’ participation in athletics. infancy. their loving care. growing tomatoes. Charlene (Marinoni) Dupin, She was the first at Carbon A Mass of Christian Burial A funeral for Sis. Godec He is survived by his wife 75, a lifelong resident of Price High School to coach girls’ was celebrated for Sis. Freed was celebrated at Immaculate of 53 years, Michaelene “Mick- Sis. Dupin was born June 9, basketball, volleyball, tennis on Feb. 2 in Our Lady of the Conception Catholic Church, ey” Stanich; two daughters, 1942, in Bremerton, Wash., to and co-ed swimming. She also Miraculous Medal Church. Hibbing. Burial will take place Theresa (Dominic) Basciano Anna (Caserio) and John Mari- served as the advisor to the Entombment followed in in Ely Cemetery at a later date. and Christine (Todd) Rodden; noni. She married Paul Dupin drill team, cheerleaders and Queen of Heaven Cemetery, On behalf of the members four grandchildren, Dom, Ma- on Aug. 8, 1964, at Notre Dame pep club. McMurray, Pa. of Lodge 584 and the Slovene ria, Nathan and Nick; a brother- Sis. Dupin began her coach- On behalf of the members National Benefit Society, we in-law, John Janovick; and Catholic Church. Sis. CHARLENE DUPIN (113) Charlene graduated from ing career with girls track and of Lodge 138 and the Slovene offer our condolences to Sis. numerous nieces and nephews. National Benefit Society, we Notre Dame High School in During her years of teaching, developed the program into Godec’s family, relatives and He was preceded in death offer our condolences to Sis. 1960 and Carbon College in she educated countless indi- one of the best in the state. She friends on their loss. by his parents; a brother, James Freed’s family, relatives and 1962. She received a bachelor’s believed each athlete could Stanich; and a sister, Ann viduals in physical education friends on their loss. degree in secondary education and math. She had a brilliant, thrive with encouragement and Janovick. from USU in 1964 and earned logical mind and taught com- hard work. Her highest honor Bro. Walter M. Luketic Private services were cel- in track came in 1980 when the ebrated by the family with the a master’s degree in admin- plex topics with ease. She was • Lodge 321 • istration from BYU in 1984. a major presence in the Carbon CHS track team won the state Rev. Thomas J. McCarthy of- After graduating from USU, School District, respected by championship followed by a WARREN, Ohio — The ficiating. Burial followed in All she moved back to Price to students, parents and teach- second-place finish in 1981. members of Lodge 321 sadly Souls Cemetery, Bazetta, Ohio. begin her long and illustrious ers alike. She was not only a Charlene was the athletic announce the April 10, 2018, On behalf of the members teaching career. teacher but a friend, always director at Carbon High and passing of Bro. Walter M. of Lodge 321 and the Slovene Sis. Dupin taught at East with a listening ear or a shoul- Region 8 for many years. She Luketic (born Vladimir Miro- National Benefit Society, we Carbon Jr. High School for a der to cry on. also served on the Utah High slav Luketic), 94, of Newton extend our condolences to Bro. year and spent 37 years teach- Charlene’s effectiveness in School Activities Associa- Falls, Ohio. Stanich’s family, relatives and ing at Carbon High School. the classroom was mirrored tion board for six years. She Bro. Luketic was born Jan. friends on their loss. received numerous awards 29, 1924, in Ellsworth, Pa., to throughout her career, includ- Anton Paul and Katarina Olga ing Carbon Teacher of the Year Kokot Luketic. He enlisted and the Price City Visionary in the U.S. Army on Oct. 20, SNPJ Crossword Service Leader Award. She Sis. ANGELA W. GODEC (584) 1942, and served as an airplane 1980s MOVIES (#0518) solution was inducted into the CEU mechanic until his honorable Athletic Hall of Fame in 2000 discharge on Feb. 18, 1946. and the Utah Interscholastic Sis. Angela W. Godec Walter and his devoted Athletic Administrators Asso- • Lodge 584 • wife, Norma Matteotti Luke- ciation Hall of Fame in 2004. In tic, shared nearly 64 years of 2008, she was named the Utah MILWAUKEE — The Go- marriage. They wed on May High School Super Fan, along dec family and the members 22, 1954. with her husband, for their loyal of Lodge 584 sadly report the A longtime resident of support of Utah’s youth. April 3, 2018, passing of Sis. Newton Falls, he was the well- Sis. Dupin volunteered Angela W. Godec, 101, of Hib- respected owner of Luketic in many school and com- bing, Minn., formerly of Ely, Concrete and was referred to as Sis. MARY L. CADEZ (138) munity activities. She was a Minn., surrounded by family the “Michelangelo of cement.” devout member of Notre Dame at the Fairview Range Medical Throughout his life, Bro. Catholic Church and the Italian Center in Hibbing. Luketic was proud of his Sis. Mary L. Cadez Lodge. She also served as the Sis. Godec was born Oct. 20, Croatian heritage. He was a • Lodge 138 • secretary of SNPJ Lodge 113. 1916, in Aurora, the daughter member of Croatian Fraternal In retirement, she enjoyed of Frank and Mary (Rangus) Union Lodge 614, SNPJ Lodge STRABANE, Pa. — The serving others at Notre Dame Jasper. The family moved to 321 and American Legion Post Cadez family and the members funeral dinners. Ely when she was 9, and Angela 236, and had been a member of Lodge 138 sadly announce Surviving are her daughters, lived her entire life there. She of Operative Plasters’ and Ce- the April 22, 2018, passing Paula (Paul) Dupin-Zahn and married Joseph “Phil” Godec ment Masons’ International of Sis. Mary L. Cadez, 93, of Pamela (Shane) Dupin-Bryant; in 1938, and they celebrated 61 Association Local 526 since Strabane in Townview Health her grandchildren, Patrick Paul anniversaries before his death. 1957. He was also a member of and Rehabilitation Center, Zahn, Samantha Dupin Bryant, Angela was a homemaker. SS. Mary and Joseph Church. Canonsburg, Pa. Phillip Charles Zahn and Zane She was a member of St. Walter had a love of country Sis. Cadez was born March Dupin Bryant; a sister, Judy Anthony’s Catholic Church music, was an avid reader, a 30, 1925, in Strabane, the DEATHS REPORTED Cobb; and many friends and in Ely and a 25-year member master gardener and the best daughter of the late John past students whom she loved of the Ely Slovenian Catholic chef of chicken on an outdoor and Mary Mezeg Cadez. Sis. For the month of March 2018 dearly. Church Choir, which recorded spit. He brightened the days of Cadez was a faithful member DATE OF She was preceded in death two records. She served as all those he encountered with of St. Patrick Roman Catholic LODGE NAME DEATH City-State by her husband, Paul, and president and adviser of the his warm smile. Parish in Canonsburg, a 75- 1 Ernestine Svigel 03-15-2018 Berwyn, Ill. her parents, Anna and John Ely Business Women’s Club, He will forever be lovingly year member of SNPJ, and a 5 Martha J. Angeline 03-13-2018 Rocky River, Ohio Marinoni. and was a member of the Ely remembered by his children, member of KSKJ. 5 Sylvia Elliott 03-13-2015 Paoli, Pa. A Funeral Mass for Sis. Business and Professional Anthony (Jill) Luketic, James She was employed by the 6 James M. Shadish 01-11-2018 Rock Hill, S.C. Dupin was celebrated Jan. 5 Women’s Organization. She (Carey Sells) Luketic, Jim former Universal Cyclops 6 Catherine E. Dernosek 01-16-2018 Bridgeville, Pa. at Notre Dame Church. Com- was a graduate regent of the (Mindy) Litsinger and Laurie and was the woman who had 6 Helen P. McGough 01-24-2018 Brilliant, Ohio mittal services were held in the Women of the Moose 339 and Luketic; and his adored grand- worked there the longest, Price City Cemetery. 53 Joseph Barbish 02-26-2018 Cleveland, Ohio an active member of the Red children, Jamie (Michael) having retired after 42 years On behalf of the members Cross Volunteers. She served 106 Charles R. Singiser 01-30-2018 Oakdale, Pa. Fellenstein, Geno (Krystal) of service. of Lodge 113 and the Slovene as an officer for her SNPJ Luketic, Daniel (Christine) Her passion was reading. 106 Ronald N. Forth 01-27-2018 Imperial, Pa. National Benefit Society, we Lodge and was a 79-year mem- Luketic, Neil (Jenna) Luke- She owned more than a thou- 106 Owen B. James 02-24-2018 McKees Rocks, Pa. extend our sympathies to Sis. ber of the Slovenian Women’s tic, Krystal (Dan) Moore, sand books and was known to 107 John S. Rios 06-12-2016 Festus, Mo. Dupin’s family, relatives and Union, where she was selected be reading as many as 35 books friends on their loss. Torin (Lindsay) Litsinger and 138 Betty M. Shadeck 01-12-2018 Claysville, Pa. as Mother of the Year. Angela Danika (Lauren) Seevers. Bro. at a time. She also enjoyed 138 Elizabeth A. Strnisa 10-29-2017 Canonsburg, Pa. was a member of the Dawn Luketic also enjoyed his 11 planting a vegetable garden ev- 138 Renee L. Mur 01-13-2018 Cleveland, Ohio Club and the cover girl of their great-grandchildren, Payton, ery spring, and spending time 138 Cynthia J. Paul 02-03-2018 Canonsburg, Pa. Sis. Rose A. Freed official coast-to-coast publica- Kylie, Mila, Farrah, Evelyn, with her nieces and nephews 142 Anthony J. Furlan 05-24-2017 Cleveland, Ohio • Lodge 138 • tion, Zarja, for which she wrote Owen, Evan, Vera, Mirko, and their families. 142 Dale E. Harbie 03-08-2018 Seven Hills, Ohio for five years. Sage and Isla. Surviving are her nephews STRABANE, Pa. — The 158 Mary E. Muharsky 01-30-2018 Willowick, Ohio Sis. Godec was very proud He was preceded in death Jim (Laurie), Ron “Buzz” members of Lodge 138 sadly to have been a member of the 158 Patricia A. Zubovich 02-05-2018 Chesterland, Ohio by his parents; his brothers, (Debbie) and Jeffrey (Marcy) report the Jan. 30, 2018, pass- original Northland Cadets 158 Angelo W. Vogrig 02-20-2018 Cleveland, Ohio Anthony and John Luketic; a Cadez, all of whom she helped ing of Sis. Rose Anna Freed, Marching Team, from its daughter, Katrina Litsinger; raise with her sister-in-law 158 Timothy J. Krince 03-06-2018 Mentor, Ohio 93, of Meadowlands, Pa., in inception until its demise, and a granddaughter, Dena Rose, who was also her best 165 Delilah L. Phillips 01-06-2018 Carmichaels, Pa. Premier Washington Health holding the position of staff Luketic. friend, after their father, Jim 174 Frank C. Roucroft 04-26-2017 Fairless Hills, Pa. Center, Chartiers Twp., Pa. sergeant. She was a member of On behalf of the members Cadez, passed away at the age 174 Genevieve Goodman 01-30-2018 Austin, Texas Sis. Freed was born April the Vermillion Range Settlers of Lodge 321 and the Slovene of 42. She is also survived by 218 Ted L. Costello 02-17-2018 Colorado Springs, Colo. 4, 1924, in Meadowlands, a Association, Senior Citizens National Benefit Society, we nieces Mary Fran Cadez and 223 David J. Valerio Sr. 12-02-2017 Greensburg, Pa. daughter of Louis and Rosalie Association, Ely Dance Club, offer our condolences to Bro. Judy Smith, nephews Gary 225 John Novak 02-02-2018 Augusta, Kan. Yohant Unicek. She was a The Wilderness Dance Club, Luketic’s family, relatives and (Mary) Cadez and Bill Cadez, member of the first graduating 225 Frederick F. Bogina 09-11-2017 Arma, Kan. the Range Polka Club, SNPJ friends on their loss. and numerous great-nieces and class of Chartiers High School and NABA Association. 518 Frances I. Karczynski 02-12-2018 Southgate, Mich. great-nephews. in 1942 and had worked for PA Angela and her husband, 559 Frank Yencich 11-16-2017 McHenry, Ill. In addition to her parents, Transformer in Canonsburg as Joseph, were owners of Phil’s she was preceded in death by 559 Norman J. Nemanich 01-04-2018 Joliet, Ill. Bro. Albert J. Stanich a secretary. She loved spending Cap and Tap Tavern in Ely her brothers John, Frank and 562 Dorothy Sadowski 02-20-2018 Cadiz, Ohio time with her grandchildren for 22 years. She was patient • Lodge 321 • Jim Cadez. She was the last of 584 Mary Baker 02-02-2018 Jackson, Wis. and great-grandchildren. No. 1 at the Ely-Bloomenson her immediate family. The 584 Margaret Kne 11-06-2017 Thief River Falls, Minn. A 75-year SNPJ member, Hospital, which she was always WARREN, Ohio — The family would like to 603 Christine Potthoff 09-04-2017 Stuart, Fla. she was also a member of Our very proud of. members of Lodge 321 sadly thank the staff at Townview for report a second recent loss with 603 Albert Tomazin 01-15-2018 New Smyrna Beach, Fla. Lady of the Miraculous Medal Sis. Godec is survived by their professional and compas- the April 16, 2018, passing of 626 Jennie Crow 02-07-2018 Doyletown, Ohio Church in Meadowlands, her three children, Phyllis sionate care for Mary during (Robert) Petrick, Frederick Albert J. “Al” Stanich, 91, at 643 Carl V. DeMas 03-24-2017 Niles, Ohio where she belonged to the her stay there. Christian Mothers and Guild (Charlotte) Godec and Judith Trumbull Regional Medical 643 Patricia A. Streb 08-30-2017 Youngstown, Ohio A Mass of Christian Burial and Rosary Society, and was (Larry) Ravlin; 11 grandchil- Center. was celebrated for Sis. Cadez 665 Rose M. Traficante 09-17-2016 Pittsburgh, Pa. a 30-year volunteer secretary dren, Joseph (Janet) Petrick, Bro. Stanich was born June on April 26 in St. Patrick Ro- 686 Matt Yerich 02-01-2018 Eden Prairie, Minn. with the CCD program. In 1971 Craig (Amy) Petrick, Janette 28, 1926, in Bessemmer, Pa., man Catholic Church. Inter- 689 Helen E. Majnik 01-09-2018 West Jordan, Utah she became a member of La- Godec, Annette (Tim) Maki, a son of the late James and ment followed in St. Patrick 715 Aileen M. Roman 12-11-2017 Export, Pa. dies Auxiliary of the Chartiers Joseph Godec, Marie (Kurt) Jennie Stanich. Cemetery, Canonsburg. 715 William M. Schroeder 10-03-2017 Grove City, Pa. Volunteer Fire Company. Mayer, Melissa (Brian) Free- Al served in the U.S. Army The family suggests memo- 715 David B. L. Simerlink 01-29-2018 Winston Salem, N.C. On Nov. 26, 1949, she berg, Renae (Wade) Thomp- during and after World War II. rial contributions be made to 721 Steve Chumura Jr. 02-03-2018 Midland, Pa. married Robert L. Freed. He son, Philip (Marla) Ravlin, He received the European Af- the SNPJ Cabin Renovation rican Middle Eastern Theater 749 Rita Bombatch 01-12-2018 Johnstown, Pa. preceded her in death on Dec. Connie (Larry) Lauvetz and Fund, 247 W. Allegheny Rd., 31, 2011. Nicole (Mike) Browning; Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, 749 Louis T. Kopler 02-10-2018 Johnstown, Pa. Imperial, PA 15126; or the Surviving are two daugh- 22 great-grandchildren; and World War II Victory Ribbon 749 Joseph F. Ruparcic Jr. 01-26-2018 Johnstown, Pa. Frank Sarris Public Library, 35 ters, Sharon Anne (Carleton) one great-great-grandchild, and the Army Occupation N. Jefferson Ave., Canonsburg, 749 Joseph J. Gruca 02-24-2018 Sidman, Pa. Akana of Kaneohe, Hawaii, Benjamin. Medal (Germany). PA 15317. 749 William J. Cebular 02-03-2018 Doylestown, Pa. and Cynthia Freed of Moon She was preceded in death After 43 years of service, On behalf of the members 771 Ida L. Chiaro 01-02-2018 South Lake Tahoe, Calif. Twp., Pa.; three grandchildren; by her parents; her husband, he retired in 1986 from GE’s of Lodge 138 and the Slovene 782 Louis Selan 03-08-2018 Gowanda, N.Y. three great-grandchildren; Joseph “Phil” Godec; her Ohio Lamp Plant’s quality and National Benefit Society, we many nieces and nephews; and shipping departments. In ad- KAREN A. PINTAR brother, Frank Jasper; and five extend our sympathies to Sis. National Secretary/COO special, caring friends Janice sisters, Mary, Frances, Molly dition to his SNPJ Lodge 321 Cadez’s family, relatives and Chehovin and Rose Mary and Amy, and Sophie Jasper membership, he was a member friends on their loss. PROSVETA www.snpj.org • [email protected] June 1, 2018 7 S N P J F r a t e r n a l

Members celebrating 50, 60, 70 and 80 years with the Slovene National Benefit Society

by JOSEPH C. EVANISH membership milestones with a custom gift. The SNPJ National President years of membership are counted in terms of adult f the 2,000 life insurance companies and membership years, not including youth enrollment fraternal benefit societies operating in the years. These milestones of recognition include 50, OU.S., less than 100 have been in existence 60, 70 and 80 years of adult membership. as long as the SNPJ. As a not-for-profit fraternal We ask our Fraternal Honorees, once they have benefit society, we have successfully provided life received their awards from the Society, to submit a Sis. MARGARET HILL (274) Sis. ANTONIA Topolnicki (5) insurance to our members since 1904, along with a short report on their past and present lifestyle, includ- full package of social, athletic and cultural programs, ing their Lodge affiliation, hobbies and any other scholarships, community service projects, and much information that might be of interest to our readers. more. SNPJ also offers annuities that can be used In acknowledging these dedicated members, it is for IRAs and Roth IRAs. our privilege to show respect for these honorees by Our more than 110 years of longevity and success offering our thanks and appreciation for the loyalty have been made possible by the loyalty and dedica- they have shown the SNPJ for so many years. In this tion of our members. The SNPJ’s engine may have small way, through our offical SNPJ publication, we been built and its direction set by its founders and can etch their names even deeper into the archives subsequent leaders, but its path has been traveled, of the Slovene National Benefit Society. cleared and paved by our dedicated members. On behalf of the entire membership, we extend As a way to show respect and appreciation to our congratulations to those members reaching these our longtime and loyal members, we recognize anniversary milestones.

• Universal, Pa., Lodge 715 mem- Sis. MARY JEAN KOHLER Sis. LORRAINE BABCOCK ber Sis. JOSEPHINE HRAVATIC FROM PREVIOUS COLUMN FROM PREVIOUS COLUMN Sis. MARY JEAN KOHLER (153) Bro. ANDREW KAISER (257) was honored by the SNPJ for her 70-year membership. Sis. Hravatic time and my mother baked for all a memorable family visit to Slo- writes: of the doings. I also served Lodge venia, my dad’s birthplace. My “Thank you for the beautiful 153 as sergeant-at-arms. All of my son Dave, daughter Shelly, four blanket and letter commemorat- children and grandchildren are grandchildren and seven great- ing my 70-year membership with proud of their Slovenian heritage grandchildren are all members of SNPJ. and are members of the SNPJ. Lodge 689. My son now serves “I was born in Plum Borough, “My husband, Andrew, and I, as the Lodge 689 president and Pa., a daughter of Andrew and along with our daughter Amy, were my daughter-in-law, Gaye, does a Agatha (Elsie) Hekleva. In remem- lucky enough to visit Slovenia in fine job as Lodge secretary. It is a bering my very young years with 1969. It’s a beautiful country full of promise kept.” SNPJ Lodge 715, I recall having lovely people. We visited Dobrova, so much fun and a lot of Lodge where my father was born, and Sis. LORRAINE BABCOCK activity. Novo Mesto, where he grew up. Helper, Utah, Lodge 689 “My husband of 36 years died “I’ve had a wonderful 70 years Helper, UT in 1990. We had twin daughters, as a member of Lodge 153 where Darleen and Marleen, who are my I’ve made dear, lifelong friends. pride and joy. Thank you for the beautiful blan- • The Slovene National Ben- “After 30 years of employment, I ket celebrating my 70th year with efit Society and Cleveland Lodge retired. I did quite a lot of traveling, SNPJ.” 5 recognized Sis. Antonia from New York, Canada and all of Topolnicki for 80 years of Sis. OLGA JEAN AHACIC (41) Sis. JOANNE KLIEM (771) the western states, to St. Louis, Sis. MARY JEAN KOHLER membership. Hawaii and many visits to Florida. Youngstown, Ohio, Lodge 153 Sis. Antonia “Toni” Topolnicki I also vacationed in St. Thomas Youngstown, OH was happy to recently celebrate with some friends and visited Slo- 80 years as a member of Cleve- venia and Croatia, where I met my land Lodge 5. She is thankful for cousins for the first time ever. We • Irwin, Pa., Lodge 41 member Sis. the beautiful afghan blanket that enjoyed being together in beautiful OLGA JEAN AHACIC was hon- she received from the Society to Slovenia, where we spent our time ored by the SNPJ for her 70-year commemorate her many years of eating and enjoying music. membership. She writes: membership. “These days I do a lot of read- “I want to thank you so much Toni’s parents, Joseph and ing, word search puzzles and work for the blanket that was sent to Antonia Rolik, were very active in with my flowers when possible. I me. With the cold weather we Cleveland’s Prince Avenue Hall. belong to my church group and a have here in Pennsylvania, it is Toni worked as a seamstress at Lady’s Club. I’m no longer able to appreciated. Richman Brothers, where she play my button box accordion, but “I’m not active in any SNPJ met her late husband, Walter I still enjoy making my potica and activities, but in the past I would Topolnicki. They had a son and a listening to the Slovenian polka attend dances and picnics. Now I daughter, whose family includes programs.” am having arthritis problems and two daughters and a son-in-law. am homebound. Sis. JOSEPHINE HRAVATIC “I almost forgot that I’ve been Sis. ANTONIA TOPOLNICKI Universal, Pa., Lodge 715 an SNPJ member for 70 years. I Cleveland Lodge 5 Sis. LORRAINE BABCOCK (689) Sis. MARY PYFER (207) Greensburg, PA recall my parents enrolling me into Garfield Heights, OH the Society when I was 16 years old. I’ve always been proud to be Sis. JOANNE KLIEM Sis. MARY PYFER • Sis. MARGARET HILL, a mem- a member of SNPJ. • Bro. ANDREW KAISER, a mem- FROM PREVIOUS COLUMN FROM PREVIOUS COLUMN ber of Dunlo, Pa., Lodge 274, “Thanks again for the blanket. ber of Cleveland Lodge 257, was was recognized by the Society It will be put to good use.” recognized by the Society for his Tracy. My husband is a pilot so raised four boys in East Helena, for her 50-year membership. Sis. 70-year membership. Bro. Kaiser we enjoy flying often.” where they were stalwarts of the Hill writes: Sis. OLGA JEAN AHACIC writes: local community. Mary, a devoted “Thank you for the 50-year pin. Irwin, Pa., Lodge 41 “Thank you for the letter and Sis. JOANNE KLIEM Catholic with a talent for music, I have two sons and a daughter. I Export, PA wonderful custom embroidered Hillsville, Pa., Lodge 771 played the organ for hundreds of enjoy outdoor activities and love blanket. Seventy years surely is New Middletown, OH services, including daily mass. tending to my flower garden.” a long time! She started at age 16 and contin- • Seventy-year SNPJ member Sis. “I relocated from Cleveland to ued well into her 80s, dedicating Sis. MARGARET HILL lorraine babcock was hon- Cincinnati in 1952, and retired • B u t t e, M o n t ., L o d g e 2 07 m e m b e r over 60 years of service to Saint Dunlo, Pa., Lodge 274 ored by the Society and Helper, from the Cincinnati Transit Com- Sis. MARY PYFER was honored Cyril and Methodius Church in Dunlo, PA Utah, Lodge 689 for her longtime pany in 1981. I’ve been married by the SNPJ for her 80-year mem- East Helena. Saints Cyril and membership. She writes: to my wife, Barbara, for 69 years. bership. In recognition of her many Methodius were Slavic mission- “Thank you for the nice 70th We have three daughters, seven years of loyal and dedicated mem- aries and are patron saints of the • The Slovene National Benefit anniversary blanket. Lodge 689 is grandchildren and nine great- bership, the Society presented Archdiocese of Ljubljana. Society and Youngstown, Ohio, a small Lodge in a small town, but grandchildren. Sis. Pyfer with a certificate and a Prior to the passing of her Lodge 153 recognized Sis. MARY with the support of our members, “In the past, I liked to bowl and custom SNPJ blanket. soulmate Clark, Mary visited the JEAN KOHLER for 70 years of we reached the million dollar level was an avid golfer. I also enjoyed Born Mary Elizabeth Sasek family village in Ribnica, Slovenia, membership. Sis. Kohler writes: of insurance in force in 1995 and woodworking and working in the on Dec. 2, 1921, in East Helena, twice: once in the 1960s with “It has been 70 years since I have maintained it ever since. garage on cars and lawnmowers. Mont., Mary became a member of her parents, and again in 1996, became an adult member of the “In 1979, at my dad’s request, I don’t bowl or golf anymore, but I SNPJ at the age of 16. Her father, after her parents passed, with SNPJ and I have a lifetime of I began my 35-year service as try to get out in the garage when Joseph Sasek, emigrated from her children and grandchildren. wonderful memories to show for Lodge 689 secretary/treasurer. I can to work on a few projects.” Slovenia to work in East Helena’s Both trips were coordinated by it, starting with when my parents My late husband, Grant, served as ASARCO lead smelter, which at- Clark, who was deeply interested took me to all of the Slovenian president. In 1980 we organized Bro. ANDREW KAISER tracted numerous workers from in her Slovenian heritage. Clark picnics in Struthers, Ohio, when the first Slovenian Day Picnic, for Cleveland Lodge 257 Slovenia and eastern Europe. and Mary even sponsored the I was little. I fondly remember the which I served as chairperson for Cincinnati, OH Joe married Mary Lesar, also U.S. immigration of two of her polka music and delicious Slove- 25 years. It was a labor of love. a Slovenian immigrant. They had Slovenian cousins. nian food! Then there were the “I am the first and only woman two girls, Mary and Fanny. Fanny After Clark’s passing in 2005, many Lodge 153 dances at the among the Utah Lodges to be • H i l l sv i l l e, P a ., L o d g e 7 71 m e m b e r died before the age of 2, so Mary Mary visited Slovenia a third time campsite and yearly Christmas elected to the SNPJ National Sis. JOANNE KLIEM was hon- grew up an only child. She spoke with son Rick and two grandchil- parties at Krakusy Hall. What Board for two terms (eight years), ored by the SNPJ for her 50-year only Slovenian in the home and dren, Sara and Chris, encounter- happy memories, and what fun us and as Lodge director of Utah, membership. She writes: knew virtually no English when ing a much more modernized ladies had cooking and baking for Colorado and New Mexico. I also “My husband, Tom Kliem, and I she started first grade. As a result, Slovenia. these events! served as secretary/treasurer of live in New Middletown, Ohio, and she became truly bilingual, with Now 96, Mary currently resides “My parents, like all of my rela- the Slovenian Home in Spring go to SNPJ events often. There’s essentially two first languages. at Cooney rest home in Helena, tives and friends, were very proud Glen, Utah, for 14 years, following always nice music to listen to, Joe Sasek served as secretary/ Mont., where she delights the of their Slovenian heritage, just my mom’s wishes. and we enjoy dancing and the treasurer of the local SNPJ Lodge, loving staffers with her good na- as I am. They were very active “I was employed by the tele- activities. which was an important part of the tured wit, sometimes delivered in early members of Lodge 153; my phone company and retired “I am a housewife, a hairdresser East Helena immigrant culture. Slovenian. father served as president for a with 30 years of service. I had and a mother of two, Tom and Mary and her husband, Clark, Sis. MARY PYFER Sis. MARY JEAN KOHLER Sis. LORRAINE BABCOCK Sis. JOANNE KLIEM Sis. MARY PYFER Butte, Mont., Lodge 207 CONTINUES NEXT COLUMN CONTINUES NEXT COLUMN CONTINUES NEXT COLUMN CONTINUES NEXT COLUMN Helena, MT PROSVETA www.snpj.org • [email protected] 8 June 1, 2018 Lodge 449 members test their trivia skills SNPJ National Bowl kicks off by TINA RIGLER 17. Lodge members nominated Zachary A discussion was held regarding a a busy season for Lodge 158 Lodge 449 Secretary Stimach to attend the TEL Workshop fund-raiser for the Lodge in order to LOYALITES NATIONAL BOWL and get ready to boogie all night! CICERO, Ill. — Cicero Neighbors July 27-29. Elections were also held make future donations. It was decided FROM PAGE 1 We have a couple of birthdays Lodge 449 met March 11. President for the upcoming convention. Attend- to sell Fannie Mae candy bars. The On July 1, the Cleveland Fed- to celebrate, including belated Edward Dabrowski conducted the ing as the Lodge 449 delegate will be young adults also invited everyone to eration is hosting a picnic themed May birthday wishes to Marianne meeting. Secretary Tina Rigler read Meredith Maresh with Vince Rigler as attend trivia game night at the Slovenian “Salute to 24/7 Polka Heaven,” Lorenzo. Celebrating in June are all communications received from our alternate. Catholic Center on April 14. a radio show we all know and Megan Hopkins, her big 21st the SNPJ Home Office and gave the A Chicago District Federation re- Following the meeting, members love. The Lodge 158 picnic will birthday, and our very own vice financial report. Not able to make the port was given by Tina Rigler. There enjoyed playing card bingo and win- be held Aug. 26, an event we’re president and part time bowling meeting was Sergeant-at-Arms Elinore were nine youth members in attendance ning prizes. calling “Slovenestock.” So stop tournament emcee Don Srnick! Laben, so Elena Maresh was appointed at the youth Christmas party. Meredith The next Lodge 449 meeting will be on by, wear your bell bottoms Happy birthday and many more sergeant-at-arms in her absence. Maresh and Jason Rigler also helped held June 10 at 1:30 p.m. at the Rigler and your flower crowns, and get years to come! Auditors Justin Rigler, Elena Maresh out with the party games. home, 1116 Berkley Ln. in Lemont, Ill. your groove on with your favorite The next Loyalites Lodge 158 and Robert Rigler audited the financials Loyalites as we travel back in time meeting will take place on June of the Lodge and their report was read to celebrate polka greats as well 14 at Recher Hall beginning at by Justin. Vice President Meredith as the current front runners. There 7 p.m. As always, we send our Maresh reported that in December, will be fantastic food, fabulous thoughts and prayers to our ailing she attended Cook County Treasurer music and all of your favorite members and their families during Maria Pappas’ holiday event along with friends, so mark your calendar these difficult times. Chicago District Federation President Edward Dabrowski and Lodge Presi- dent Vince Rigler. The event featured all the ethnic communities. At the March meeting, Lodge A long winter wait for members nominated Meredith Maresh, Justin Rigler, Elena Maresh, Robert Rigler, Lucas Stimach, Shane Miller Lodge 53 summer picnic and Jason Rigler as delegates to attend During their March meeting [above], Lodge 449 young adults invited members by MARTHA MEGLICH the Young Adult Conference June 15- to participate in a trivia night at the Slovenian Catholic Center [below]. honor the Lodge 53 members Lodge 53 Secretary/Treasurer celebrating SNPJ membership an- CLEVELAND — After such a niversaries this year. This includes long and cold winter, summer is 50-year members Dale Intihar, finally just around the corner. It’s Denise Intihar, Maxine Milosov- great to see the days grow longer, ich, Nancy Podboy, Carolyn Pratt and the trees and plants come to and Alan Sosic; 60-year members life after their long winter sleep. Antoinette Ipavec, Ronald Primc This change in weather also means and Florence Sommerich; and that it’s time for the summer pic- 70-year member Louise Misenko. nics at the SNPJ Farm in Kirtland, Plans are being made for a Ohio, to begin. Family Fun Picnic on Aug. 16. The date for the V Boj Lodge For additional information, con- 53 picnic is July 29. Dinner, sand- tact Pauline at (440) 944-9139 or wiches and freshly made krofe will Martha at (440) 884-5043. be available, and the Jeff Pecon Wishing Lodge 53 President Orchestra will provide the music. Pauline Barbish a very speedy During the picnic, we will recovery! Film festival brings Lodge 786 members together in April by JEAN KOCI and voted to donate to the 2018 Young Adult Conference Lodge 786 Secretary/Treasurer charitable project. ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. — About a dozen Orange It was also reported that the Federation of California Coast Lodge 786 members and several guests joined Lodges was dissolved, giving the individual California together for an enjoyable day at the Newport Beach Film Lodges the opportunity to host more events to keep the Festival on April 28. Thanks to Cathy Udovch for making members in this state involved. Federation delegates made the arrangements for our group and providing free admis- the decision to donate the Federation’s funds to the four sion to the films of our choice. California Lodges, with an overage to help maintain the We gathered for brunch at the Yardhouse Restaurant in Fontana Slovene Hall that has been undergoing many Costa Mesa, Calif., on the border of the beautiful City of needed upgrades over the past few years. The Lodges Newport Beach. We thanked Joe Udovch for hosting this will benefit from this influx of cash, giving them more brunch. He was happy to see our members as he doesn’t flexibility in planning activities. have the chance to host Lodge meetings where he lives. The next Orange Coast Lodge 786 meeting will be held We began our day with our regular Lodge meeting during our annual BBQ & Swim Party on July 22 at the with Fred Mlakar presiding. We made some final plans Rancho Niguel Recreation Center. I hope to see many of Members and friends of Orange Coast Lodge 786 gathered on April 28 for for the upcoming Wine & Beer Tasting Picnic on June 3 you at the June 3 Wine & Beer Tasting Picnic in Temecula! a brunch meeting and film festival outing in Newport Beach, Calif.

Join SNPJ for the ORIGINAL Slovenefest is held annually at the th SNPJ Recreation Center 37 ANNUAL ® 270 Martin Road Borough of SNPJ (Enon Valley), PA 16120 (724) 336-5180 • Toll-free: 1-877-767-5732 Slo enefest website: www.slovenefest.com • email: [email protected] Admission: $10 Friday/$15 Saturday/$10 Sunday/Three-day Pass: $30 July 13-15, 2018 Children ages 16 and under admitted FREE Friday, July 13 Saturday, July 14 Sunday, July 15 Alpine Room Alpine Room Alpine Room Sponsored by Slovenian Savings & Loan Assoc. Sponsored by Slovenian Savings & Loan Assoc. Sponsored by Slovenian Savings & Loan Assoc. Noon to 4 p.m. Miss SNPJ Pageant Competition 1 to 3 p.m. Fred Ziwich & The ISM 10 a.m. Polka Mass 6 to 9 p.m. Mikey Dee Tamburitza Stars 3 to 5 p.m. Frank Moravcik Band (with music by the Dick Tady Orchestra) 5 to 7 p.m. Fred Ziwich & The ISM Noon to 2 p.m. Miss SNPJ 2019 Crowning Outside Stage 7 to 9 p.m Frank Moravcik Band 3 to 7 p.m. Frank Stanger Orchestra 4 to 6 p.m. Jack Tady & The JTB Outside Stage Outside Stage 6 to 8 p.m. Don Wojtila Band Noon to 4 p.m. Joe Grkman Orchestra 1 to 3 p.m. Polka Classics 8 to 10 p.m. Jack Tady & The JTB 4 to 6 p.m. Ron Likovic Band 3 to 5 p.m. Klancnik & Friends 10 p.m. to Midnight Don Wojtila Band 6 to 8 p.m. Eddie Rodick Orchestra 5 to 7 p.m. Polka Classics 8 to 10 p.m. Ron Likovic Band 7 to 9 p.m. Klancnik & Friends 10 p.m. to Midnight Eddie Rodick Orchestra Gostilna Heritage Pavilion 7 to 9 p.m. Anthony Culkar Band Heritage Pavilion Sponsored by The Cvetas Family 9:30 to 11:30 p.m. Polka Bros Sponsored by The Cvetas Family Noon to 2 p.m. Murski Val w/Ansambel Europa 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Matt Frank Trio 2 to 4 p.m. Veseli Fantje Outside Food & Jam Tent 2:30 to 3 p.m. Mladi Glas Dancers Bob Zgonc, Darryl & Frank Valencic, Tony Trontel Noon to Midnight Day-long Button Box Jam 3 to 5 p.m. Murski Val w/Ansambel Europa (from Canada) 4 to 4:30 p.m. Mladi Glas Dancers 5 to 7 p.m. Matt Frank Trio 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Murski Val w/Ansambel Europa 7 to 7:30 p.m. Mladi Glas Dancers 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Murski Val w/Ansambel Europa Gostilna 1 to 2:30 p.m. Button Box Divas Gostilna 3 to 4:30 p.m. Magic Buttons 1 to 2:30 p.m. Polka Playmates 5 to 6:30 p.m. Matt Sepesy and Pravi Rojaki from Michigan & Canada 7 to 8:30 p.m. Mahoning Valley Button Box Club Canada’s Polka King 3 to 4:30 p.m. Western Pa. Button Box Club WALTER OSTANEK 5 to 6:30 p.m. Fairport Jammers Outside Food & Jam Tent 7 to 8:30 p.m. Ron Pivovar Noon to 10 p.m. Day-long Button Box Jam appearing throughout 9 p.m. to Midnight Patty C and The Guys the weekend Crafters’ Bazaar Outside Food & Jam Tent Noon to 7 p.m. Located near The Barn Noon to Midnight Day-long Button Box Jam Crafters’ Bazaar additional information and complete performance Noon to 7 p.m. Located near The Barn schedule online at www.slovenefest.com