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by Kathy Paulenich (776) Heritage Center for the first time. ping young SNPJ men, Austin Zabicki, Robbie SNPJ Heritage Center Director With all the ethnic events canceled this sum- Rockwell, and Jerome and Robbie Petukauskas, briefly BOROUGH OF SNPJ, Pa. — Our season here mer and nowhere to go, a few Heritage Center for carrying many boxes of mildewed magazines at the SNPJ Heritage Center is just about over; committee members have been working on and books from the basement to the dumpsters. the last day we’ll be open is Saturday, Sept. 5, Saturdays in the archives room located in the So with not much going on, I have been doing Home Office closed as from 1 to 5 p.m. We have welcomed some visi- basement of the Culkar Building. We had many a lot of reading lately. From my pile of books tors this summer, mostly the campers staying boxes of donations to look through, and had to I pulled out a copy of “An Inspired Journey...” we celebrate Labor Day in the cabins for their summer vacations. Then find a place to store numerous items. We did a written by SNPJ Editor Jay Sedmak back in IMPERIAL, Pa. — The SNPJ Home there was SNPJ Family Week and our annual lot of item organization so we’ll know where 2004 in celebration of SNPJ’s first 100 years. I Office will be closed Monday, Sept. 7, in wine and cheese reception. The gift shop was they are when needed. had read the book 16 years ago, but this reading celebration of Labor Day. Normal office also open for those attending Family Week. Working in the archives started out as an was a wonderful refresher. I wanted to verify the hours, 8 a.m. until 5 p.m., will resume On Aug. 15 we welcomed several guests overwhelming task, but after a few Saturdays year the SNPJ Heritage Center idea was born. Tuesday, Sept. 8. We wish all SNPJ to the gift shop who were on a day trip from down in the basement we actually saw the prog- members and friends a safe, happy and SEE SNPJ HERITAGE CENTER the Toledo, Ohio, area and visiting the SNPJ ress we were making. Thank you to our strap- ON PAGE 2 healthy Labor Day!

October meeting date on Sygan Lodge 6 schedule SYGAN, Pa. — SNPJ Lodge 6 will hold a regular meeting on Monday, Oct. 12, beginning at 7 p.m. in the downstairs Club Room. Social distancing will be observed, and masks are required to be worn in the building. KAREN A. PINTAR Lodge 6 President PERIODICAL MATERIAL

Have you recommended a new member lately? IMPERIAL, Pa. — Take advantage of SNPJ’s Recommender Program. Every valid referral earns the recommender $10, plus an entry in the quarterly drawing for a chance to win $100. Pay a visit to the SNPJ website, snpj.org, to complete an online Recommender form and get a head start on your reward.

THE SNPJ website redesign offers DEADLINE The next two PROSVETA issue dates Conemaugh are Oct. 1 and Nov. 2. All material a better fit with mobile devices must be received by noon on Monday, Sept. 14, for the Oct. 1 issue, and by by JAY SEDMAK PolicyView that SNPJ utilizes has not changed. Monday, Oct. 19, for the Nov. 2 issue. SNPJ Publications Editor Federation New registrations and logins are not required If you’re concerned about making the IMPERIAL, Pa. — In the event that you for existing accounts. The PolicyView browser deadline, send an e-mail to prosveta@ haven’t yet noticed, SNPJ launched a newly limitations also remain the same, which means snpj.com or submit your material via redesigned main website on June 29. The that PolicyView will likely not work properly 2020 honorees the publications area of our website, new URL is https://snpj.org. If you’ve saved when accessed from a phone, tablet or other snpj.org. any bookmarks to the old version of the SNPJ mobile device. website, be sure to replace those. New to the redesigned site, a Policy Ser- dinner on hold The new version of the snpj.org site is a vices segment is now included in the main responsive design (in lay terms, that means (upper) navigation. This new Policy Services by Evelyn Dimpfl (749) it’s mobile-device friendly), and while some of area includes a link to the Member Services Conemaugh Valley Federation Secretary the material on the site is presented in a new & Forms page, along with a link to the Poli- JOHNSTOWN, Pa. — The Conemaugh format, the vast majority of the site is basically cyView login. The Lodge Directory page has Valley Federation held their first meeting a copy of the previous site. also been redesigned and is now in the form of 2020 on July 23 at the home of Marcella For example, you can still access the print- of an interactive United States map. and John Micko. able SNPJ Roster Book pdf files from links on If you can spare a few minutes while brows- The meeting was called to order by both the Membership and Lodge Directory ing online, we invite you to click around the President Francis Naugle. After roll call pages, and links to the online forms and the new SNPJ website to become familiar with the of officers and delegates, and the reading PolicyView login are still available throughout navigation. And since snpj.org is a relatively of minutes from the previous meeting, the the new site. new website, we thank you in advance for your regular agenda was followed. And speaking of PolicyView, the version of patience as we work out a few remaining kinks. When it came to discussion of holding our annual dinner to honor SNPJ members attaining either 50, 60, 70 or 80 years of membership this year, it was agreed to forego the affair due to the COVID-19 virus. Due to uncertainty as to availability of the restaurant to host us, and whether any of those to be honored would feel comfortable attending, it was decided that we would, if And the winner is... possible, invite these members to any dinner The $100 winner of the second quarter drawing in we would hopefully hold next year. • Delilah G. Tarlo So if you have received, or will receive, the 2020 SNPJ Recommender Program is: Born March 26, 2020 your award from the SNPJ Home Office, we Milwaukee Lodge 584 Marilyn Long, Lodge 771, Hillsville, Pa. congratulate you and regret that there will be no dinner held this year. Badger Lodge 584 welcomes Delilah Grace Congratulations, and thank you for participating! Best wishes from the Conemaugh Valley Tarlo as their newest member. Delilah is the Federation! daughter of Shawn (665) and Erica Tarlo, and the great-granddaughter of Karen Sadar-Watt (665). We welcome Delilah to the SNPJ and extend our best wishes to her entire family. Plan your stay at the Recreation Center before summer slips by by Kevin Richards available to rent. SNPJ Recreation Center Director The SNPJ Recreation Center is an follow SNPJ on ! BOROUGH OF SNPJ, Pa. — Did you ideal facility for families and groups of Facebook have a vacation planned this summer that all ages, both small and large. With 60 had to be canceled? Are you looking to get rental cabins available, plus a number of Make snpj.org away for an extended weekend, or maybe RV sites and tent camping sites featuring your first stop for even a full week? If so, then you should nearby bath houses, your group can stay on SNPJ information consider coming to the SNPJ Recreation the SNPJ Recreation Center grounds and Summer may be drawing to a close, but there is still on the go. Center while there is still a little bit of SEE REC CENTER RENTALS plenty of time to plan a weekend get-away or extended Scan the code summer left. There are plenty of cabins ON PAGE 7 visit to the SNPJ Recreation Center. to get started. PROSVETA snpj.org • [email protected] 2 September 1, 2020 PROSVETA ENLIGHTENMENT Slavija Lodge 1 (USPS 448-080) (ISSN 1080-0263) sets a September The Official Publication of the Slovene National Benefit Society virtual meeting date 247 W. Allegheny Road by MICHELLE HRIBAR-HERNANDEZ Imperial, PA 15126-9774 Lodge 1 President Phone: (724) 695-1100 CHICAGO — Slavija Lodge 1 hosted a quarterly Toll-Free: meeting on June 17 over Zoom. We were happy that 1-800-843-7675 (THE SNPJ) 10 members, including an out-of-state member, were Fax: (724) 695-1555 able to attend. e-mail: [email protected] Due to continued concerns about COVID-19, the website: https://snpj.org members decided that our next meeting will also be conducted via Zoom. Editor: We were saddened to learn of the passing of Sis. Jay Sedmak Florence Rogel on Feb. 11, 2020, and of Bro. Richard Subscription rate is $8 per year for Yarshen on May 1, 2020. Our condolences to their non-SNPJ members in the United States (Fla. subscribers, please add 6 families and friends. percent sales tax). Canadian and foreign The four-generation family of SNPJ mask makers: Irene Kovac [center], president of The Lodge congratulates several members who subscriptions, $50 per year. Advertis- SNPJ Lodge 518; Klaudia Kovac [left], a Lodge 518 auditor (Irene’s granddaughter); matriculated from the youth to the adult department, ing information available by writing our Bertha Herron [right], secretary/treasurer of the former SNPJ Lodge 335 for 35 and graduated high school this year: Caitlyn Conroy, office. Material concerning the official years, now a member of SNPJ Lodge 2 in La Salle, Ill., (Irene’s mother and Klaudia’s great- John Potter and Michael Potter. Congratulations! workings of the Slovene National Ben- grandmother); and Katie Gardner (not pictured, Irene’s daughter who took the photo), efit Society is given publication priority. a member of Lodge 518. Our next meeting is scheduled Sunday, Sept. 20, Unsolicited manuscripts returned only starting 11 a.m. Central time via Zoom. Please join the if a self-addressed, stamped envelope meeting at https://zoom.us/j/2637569283. The meeting is enclosed. ID is 263 756 9283. If calling in, please dial (312) Postmaster: Send all address changes to: 626-6799 and enter the meeting ID: 2637569283#. PROSVETA, 247 W. Allegheny Rd., COVID safety? It’s sew easy! We welcome all Lodge members to join us at our Imperial, PA 15126-9774 next virtual meeting. Stay safe! (Published monthly) (Periodical postage paid at Imperial, Pa., Four-generation SNPJ family makes face and additional mailing office.) masks to aid the COVID-19 mitigation effort Call for Candidates SNPJ National Board by Bill Krzisnik over 140 masks – and they continue to make SNPJ Recreation Executive Committee: Lodge 518 Secretary/Treasurer more. Their masks feature Detroit’s professional National President/CEO MELVINDALE, Mich. — At the end of March, sports team logos, along with the Michigan and Center Committee Joseph C. Evanish a four-generation family of SNPJ members – Michigan State universities logos. This announcement serves as a call to all National Secretary/COO Irene Kovac, Klaudia Kovac, Bertha Herron and In addition, Irene’s brother Mike Herron, members interested in serving on the SNPJ Karen A. Pintar Katie Gardner, all lifelong members – began who is also a lifetime SNPJ member (originally Recreation Center Committee. Two positions for National Treasurer/CFO making face masks for Lodge 518 member Katie of the former Lodge 335, now a member of Robert J. Lawrence Gardner, a nurse, and her hospital co-workers Lodge 2 in La Salle, Ill.), and his wife Donna terms of three years each will be filled during the Correspondence received at: due to short supply of personal protective equip- of Broken Arrow, Okla., have made more than Sept. 25, 2020, SNPJ National Board meeting. 247 West Allegheny Road ment (PPE). 200 masks. All Mike needed was a lesson from Imperial, PA 15126-9774 They started sewing with supplies they had his wife, and he became a willing mask maker. • Mileage reimbursement will only be Office hours are Monday -Thursday, 8 a.m. on hand, then expanded as more supplies be- The masks have now been distributed to paid up to a 100-mile radius of the to 5 p.m.; Fridays 7:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. came available and other Lodge 518 members medical personnel, essential workers, family, SNPJ Recreation Center provided donations. friends, SNPJ Lodge members, and others Finance Committee: To date, these SNPJ members have made in need. • Compensation also includes a $50 Robert Lawrence, Secretary per diem Joseph C. Evanish Roger C. Clifford, Chairman – 568 Resumes for these positions should Lang Rd., Sewickley, PA 15143 St. Marys Lodge 581 curtails activity be forwarded by Sept. 10, 2020, to: Kenneth Anderson – 2400 Derby Rd., Slovene National Birmingham, MI 48009 by Jerry Troha members Alivia M. Messner from Muncy, Pa., Lodge 581 Secretary/Treasurer Benefit Society Richard Hervol – 183 Wylie Ave., and Hailie Marie Mix from Kane, Pa. Our Strabane, PA 15363 St. Marys, Pa. — Greetings from St. Marys Lodge now has 314 active adult members and Joseph C. Evanish, National President Lodge 581. 30 active youth members. 247 West Allegheny Road Recently, Lodge 581 has curtailed all planned It was nice to hear from Sis. Sally Renaud Imperial, PA 15126 Audit Committee: activities until the threat of COVID-19 has (Gary) Cotton from Belfast, N.Y., originally from e-mail: [email protected] Stan Repos, Chairman – 1255 McCaslin Rd., Imperial, PA 15126 passed. This includes the Fourth of July cel- Ridgway, Pa. Sally said she is “glad to see and ebration parade, potica baking class, the annual read Lodge 581 articles in Prosveta. And V i n c e n t B a s e l j – 1001 Grandview Ave., Apt. 903, Bridgeville, PA 15017 Lodge picnic, and accordion entertainment at if she and her sister knew back then what they Joanna L. Baker – 301 Cactus Rd., local nursing homes. know now, they would have purchased more Gallup, NM 87301 We encourage Lodge members not to give SNPJ insurance.” It’s never too late, Sally! up hope – we will be back in full swing after All North Central Slovenian Polka Booster the pandemic passes! dances and functions have been canceled until information Regional Vice Presidents: Lodge President Marcia Bleggi and volun- further notice. For information on the polka at your fingertips Region 1: Kenneth J. Zakraysek – 106 teers are still working diligently on the wedding boosters, contact Pat Moore at (814) 837-9218 Queens Row, P.O. Box 137, Elton, PA 15934 gown display at the St. Marys Historical Society or e-mail [email protected]. For information Looking for information on your SNPJ life Region 2: James L. Curl – 138 Rooms. They expect to display some 40 period on SNPJ Lodge 581, contact Jerry Troha at (814) insurance and annuity policies? Pay a visit to wedding gowns and memorabilia sometime in Barrington Dr., Oakdale, PA 15071 781-6978 or e-mail [email protected]. snpj.org , click the PolicyView link, then follow October or November of this year. Please keep our Slovenian members and Region 3: Donald F. Srnick – 29254 the step-by-step instructions. Chardon Rd., Willoughby Hills, OH Lodge 581 is pleased to welcome new youth families safe from COVID-19. 44092 Region 4: Tracey Anderson – 1014 Edgewood Dr., Royal Oak, MI 48067 R e g i o n 5 : J u s t i n a R i g l e r – 1116 Berkley SNPJ Heritage Center closing the 2020 season in September Ln., Lemont, IL 60439 Region 6: Fred Mlakar – 13592 SNPJ HERITAGE CENTER With so many donations received, project off the ground: John Fabec, Heritage Center and those instrumen- Onkayha Cir., Irvine, CA 92620 FROM PAGE 1 more space was needed, and by July Doris Sadar, Jennie Zaman, Al and tal in our start. The SNPJ Heritage Room Com- 1978 the exhibits were moved to the Mary Roginski, Joe Cvetas and Lou As I wrote last month, we do SNPJ Recreation Center mittee met during the summer of lower level (the basement) and the Serjak. They are all now deceased, have items for sale in the gift shop. 270 Martin Road 1975 to find a suitable location for Heritage Room was renamed the but we owe them so much for all A new cookbook from Slovenia is Enon Valley, PA 16120 a museum at the Recreation Center, SNPJ Slovenian Heritage Center. their hard work. now available for shipping. You will (724) 336-5180 • fax (724) 336-6716 with a grand opening planned for Our final move, to the present-day When the move was made to the find the order form on page 6 of this Toll-free: 1-877-767-5732 July 4, 1976. But then the ceremony Heritage Center, was made in 2002 present Heritage Center, the late Roger issue. We also have T-shirts, mugs, website: www.snpjrec.com e-mail: [email protected] was postponed a few months and and the grand reopening held in March Evanish spent many days working on noodles, cookies, the Slovenian- was moved to Sept. 19, 1976. Can 2003 in the newly remodeled Culkar the glass display exhibits and with the English dictionary and our cookbook, you believe the idea for the SNPJ Building. items displayed in them. I knew all of “Cookbook for the Ages,” plus more. Heritage Center was conceived 45 I was looking at the names of those the committee members personally, Let’s hope 2021 is a better year so years ago? And yes, the Heritage who served on that first committee, and several encouraged me to become we can return to our beloved ethnic Have something for Room was housed in a room next to all of whom were true fraternal- involved in 2000. events. Planning is already underway Up-and-Coming? the Recreation Center office. ists, working year ’round to get the That's just a short history of our for Slovenefest 2021! Lodge/Organization Canceled for 2020, Slovenian Sausage Festival will return to Type of Event

the SNPJ Farm in Sept. 2021 Site by JOE VALENCIC (5) jam along with music-makers from Cleveland-Style Polka Hall of Fame coast to coast. Nationality dishes, Save your desserts and refreshments are served If a concert or dance, who is KIRTLAND, Ohio — performing? appetite for 2021 when the Slovenian throughout the day. Sausage Festival returns to the SNPJ Your well-being is of prime im- Farm in Kirtland for eight hours of portance during the pandemic, and music and munching. Your host, the that’s why the Polka Hall of Fame is Date National Cleveland-Style Polka Hall postponing the 17th Slovenian Sau- Slovenian smoked Time of Fame, will skip the 2020 festival sage Festival until 2021. You’ll have sausage takes the for safety’s sake and welcome you plenty of time to practice your polka spotlight at the Who to contact back on Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021, moves at home and be ready to get Polka Hall of Fame for the country’s tastiest polka cel- back on the dance floor! Sausage Festival, held annually at ebration. Order your Slovenian Sausage the SNPJ Farm Phone ( ) Dance from noon until 8 p.m. to Festival T-shirt from the Polka Hall in Kirtland, Ohio. the music of 13 polka orchestras and of Fame. Phone (216) 261-FAME Although the entertainers. The accordion is king, (toll-free: 1-866-66-POLKA) or send festival has been Complete and return to: canceled this PROSVETA with as many as 50 in action. Sample an e-mail to [email protected]. 247 W. Allegheny Road Slovenian smoked sausages from each The Polka Hall of Fame is reopening year, the PHOF promises a return Imperial, PA 15126-9774 maker and then vote for your favorite. soon; check for updates to the band e-mail: [email protected] in September Bring your banjo or squeezebox and schedule. 2021. snpj.org • [email protected] PROSVETA September 1, 2020 3

According to association representa- Government aid to help tives, vacationing zidanice-style comes Slovenia’s winegrowers from the with wine-tasting and culinary experi- source ences, countryside hospitality, gorgeous David C. Ely, CPIA LJUBLJANA (STA) — The Slovenian SNPJ Sales Director views of the rural landscape, and a government has made more than EUR number of sports activity options. 11 million ($12.6 million) available to laws, adding that Slovenia’s environ- finance three different measures to help mental impact legislation was “among Slovenia’s winegrowers cope with a crisis the strictest in the world.” Annuities 101 resulting from low wine sales amid the n annuity is an insurance product that pays out Coronavirus pandemic. New website promotes income and can be used as part of a retirement The first measure, known as green harvest, which entails removing grapes outdoor experiences strategy. Annuities are a popular choice for investors while they are still green to completely Remote learning poses whoA want to receive a steady income stream in retirement. LJUBLJANA (STA) — A new website destroy the crop in a vineyard, was Here’s how an annuity works: you make an investment educational challenges launched in late July presents outdoor ex- implemented in July. Two additional in the annuity, and it then makes payments to you on a periences – which include opportunities measures, wine distillation and wine Ljubljana (STA) — Nearly half to enjoy hiking, cycling, mountaineering, future date or series of dates. The income you receive from stor­age, are yet to be launched. of Slovenia’s students think that remote winter sports and many other activities all an annuity can be doled out monthly, quarterly, annually, The Agency for Agricultural Mar- learning poses more challenges than in- around the country – as one of Slovenia’s or even in a lump-sum payment. kets and Rural Development received class instruction, according to the results leading tourism products. The size of your payments is determined by a variety of 296 applications to begin the green of a survey conducted by the National The Outdoor Slovenia website was factors, including the length of your payment period, and har­vest procedure across 328 hectares Education Institute. Teachers concur presented by its developer, Slovenia you can opt to receive payments for the rest of your life (810 acres) of vineyard. Eligibility for with opinion, but say that most targets Outdoor, the Slovenian Tourist Board or for a set number of years. this emergency measures was limited were achieved in the prior school year (STO), and the Association of Mountain Money that you invest in an annuity grows tax deferred. to winegrowers who produced at least despite the circumstances. Resorts of Slovenia. When you eventually make withdrawals, the amount you five tons of grapes in 2019 and intend The study, which focused on the func- Representatives from the STO said contributed to the annuity is not taxed, but your earnings to green harvest at least 10 percent of tioning of the educational system during that outdoor tourism products combined are taxed at your regular tax rate. The biggest advantages their vineyards. the Coronavirus epidemic, in­volved trekking and cycling, services provided annuities offer is that they allow you to sock away a larger Larger winegrowers who produce at some 10 percent of all students, a third by mountain resorts, winter sports, wa- amount of cash and defer paying taxes. least 30,000 liters (roughly 8,000 gallons) of Slovenian teachers, and two-thirds of ter sports, golf, fly fishing and extreme Unlike other tax-deferred retirement accounts, such of wine per year will be eligible for the school principals. sports. “Travelers have started to avoid as 401(k)s and IRAs, there is no annual contribution limit other two measures. However, they will The teachers considered remote mass tourism, and now prefer individual for an annuity – that allows you to put away more money have to distill at least 25,000 liters (6,600 learning both challenging and stress- and personalized outdoor experiences for retirement, and is particularly useful for those who are gallons) of wine, receiving 80 cents (90 ful. As many as 70 percent believe that which improve their health, and the closest to retirement age and need to catch up. cents USD) per liter in aid. remote work produced worse results than outdoors is gaining importance,” they All the money you invest in an annuity compounds year Emergency storage of wine is in- in-class teaching. Nevertheless, most added. after year without any tax bill from the IRS. That ability to tended for those who will store 2018 teachers realized two-thirds or more According to a representative from the keep every dollar invested working for you can be a big and 2019 vintages for a period of at of their educational targets, according Association of Mountain Resorts, ski and advantage over taxable investments. least six months to one year. These to the responses of 75 to 80 percent of mountain resorts want to use the site to When you cash out, you can choose to take a lump-sum growers will receive EUR 10 ($11.45) the participating teachers, “Quite a high promote their services. A dozen of these payment from your annuity, but many retirees prefer to set per year for storing one hectoliter (26.4 percentage, since independent work takes resorts are in operation throughout the up guaranteed payments for a specific length of time or for gal­lons) of wine. more time,” said Tanja Rupnik Vec, the entire year, and ac­tivities such as cable the rest of their lives to provide a steady stream of income. According to Agriculture Minister director of the Center for Quality and car rides, theme parks, hiking trails, You do have the option of naming a beneficiary on your Aleksandra Pivec, “We’ve left the ex- Research, at a press conference. adventure sports, mountain biking, and annuity, and with certain types of payout options your ben- perts – that is, the winegrowers them­ Grading was conducted primarily treks to high-altitude resorts should be eficiaries could receive the money in the annuity when you selves – decide on which measure to via videoconferencing. Particularly in especially attractive to tourists. die. Other options simply pay out over the course of your use. Green harvest is the measure that primary schools, teachers were grad­ing Some of the winter resorts offer spe- lifetime and the payments stop when you die. experts desire least and recommend only more practical assignments; whereas in cial package deals. A majority of these Be especially cautious if anyone suggests you exchange in the most severe crisis when there is no secondary schools, answers to contextual resorts boast diverse cuisine, while some your existing annuity for a new annuity. Annuity exchanges other measure available,” she explained. questions. The survey also indicates that also provide accommodations. Minister Pivec said EUR 7 million teachers used various grading methods. are known as “1035 swaps,” after the section of the IRS “Slovenia is a safe, green destination ($8 million) had been allocated for emer- “Students labeled remote learning as code that regulates them. A salesperson may tell you a that offers many unique and authentic gency distillation and storage, add­ing that ‘interesting and creative,’ with half of 1035 swap is a great deal because it allows you to get active experiences far removed from eight million liters (2.1 million gallons) them finding it more challenging,” said the features of a new annuity without incurring any taxes. mass tourism,” STO representative Ana of wine could be covered by each of the Branko Slivar, the head of the secondary What you might not be told is that by moving into a new Savšek said, adding that active outdoor two measures. These are the measures school education department. vacations are precisely what many tour- annuity, you will start a new surrender period and generate for which the European Commission has When asked about the downsides, ists are seeking. a commission for the salesperson. allocated around EUR 5 million ($5.7 students listed the lack of social interac- Fixed annuities are essentially CD-like investments is- million), with Slovenia adding another tion, both with classmates and teach­ers. sued by insurance companies. Like CDs, they pay guaran- EUR 6 million ($6.9 million) in its third On the other hand, they were glad that teed rates of interest, in many cases higher than bank CDs. Coronavirus stimulus package, accord- they could arrange the work throughout Fixed annuities can be deferred or immediate. The de- ing to Pivec. the day by themselves, and that they Year of Dermota honors ferred variety accumulates regular rates of interest, while More than 1,920 Slovenian wine- weren’t expected to perform in front of famed Slovenian tenors the immediate type makes fixed payments – determined growers have received compensation their classmates. by your age and the size of your annuity – during retire- for a 20 percent loss of income in wine “The results of the study will be key KROPA (STA) — The village of Kropa ment. The convenience and predictability of a set payout production. Some winegrowers also fear for preparing the relevant strategy for in northern Slovenia is marking the 110th makes a fixed annuity a popular option for retirees who they could fall victim to cheap wine the upcoming school year if the epi­ anniversary of the birth of tenor Anton desire a steady income stream to supplement their other imports, which would additionally lower demiologic situation does not improve,” Dermota (1910-1989), a favorite of the retirement incomes. wine prices. said Education Minister Simona Kustec. Viennese opera world, with a series of Contact the SNPJ Home Office toll-free But the Agriculture Ministry notes events this year. The so-called “Year of at 1-800-843-7675 for more information that proposals to temporarily limit Dermota” will also honor the tenor’s two about our Loyalty Series annuities or any imports would restrict the EU’s free brothers, Leopold and Gašper Dermota, SNPJ life insurance products. movement of goods. “However, we could acclaimed tenors themselves. encourage demand for domestic wine on Vouchers save the wine Anton Dermota was the first tenor of the market... within the limits of what country tourist season the Vienna State Opera for 40 years. He is still al­lowed,” Pivec said, adding that made guest performances at a number Slovenia was an exceptional producer of NOVO MESTO (STA) — Growing of prestigious opera houses worldwide, quality wines. interest among Slovenians in wine including the Royal Opera House in SNPJ Loyalty Annuities tourism in the southeastern Dolenjska London, Palais Gamier in Paris, and Your loyalty with SNPJ is now being rewarded! region, sparked by the introduction of Teatro Colon in Buenos Aires. Contact the SNPJ Home Office at 1-800-843-7675 Slovenia’s “holiday vouchers,” has helped Leopold Dermota (1912-1992), and open your new SNPJ Loyalty Annuity TODAY! save the region’s tourist season, accord- known as Leo Cordes in foreign music Slovenia working toward ing to Dolenjska tourism providers who encyclopedias, performed in Salzburg, Loyalty 8 Annuity Loyalty 5 Annuity base their services on vineyard cottages Innsbruck, and at the Vienna Volksoper. 8-year surrender period 5-year surrender period 5G network by year end known as zidanice. Gašper Dermota (1917-1969) was a 3.25% first-year guarantee rate 2.75% first-year guarantee rate for new money for new money LJUBLJANA (STA) — Telekom Slo- Apart from spa resorts, the zidanice, member of the Ljubljana Opera House 2.75% in years two through eight 2.50% in year two and after venije, Slovenia’s national telecommuni- which are simple houses with wine ensemble and one of the founders of the 2.50% in year nine and after 3.25% first-year guarantee rate cations operator, has start­ed constructing cellars surrounded by rolling hills and Slovenian Octet. 3.75% first-year guarantee rate for conversions of existing the country’s first commercial 5G net- vineyards, have been the mainstay of the A group dedicated to promoting and for conversions of existing SNPJ annuities works using its base stations within the region’s tourism for years. preserving Slovenia’s cultural heritage SNPJ annuities existing frequency spectrum utilized by The increased interest in Dolenjska would like to see events held in the * No fees attached to either Loyalty Annuity house where the three bothers were * Rates not guaranteed after the first year 4G networks. Company representatives tourism, brought about by the vouchers * 2.0% guaranteed minimum said that 5G coverage will initially be the Slovenian government intro­duced raised in Kropa. The Year of Dermota * IRAs/Roth IRA /non-qualified eligible provided to roughly 25 percent of the to boost tourism in the wake of the CO- program has been modified to adapt to Slovene National Benefit Society country, but is expected to exceed 33 VID-19 pandemic, will have a long-term the circumstances of the Coronavirus 247 West Allegheny Road • Imperial, PA • 15126 percent by the end of the year. positive effect in terms of promoting pandemic, yet will still feature a few During a press conference, it was re- these rural retreats. musical events. 1-800-843-7675 • www.snpj.org ported that the upgraded 4G/5G network Petra Štukelj, a representative of the The first such event, held in early will allow for faster data transfer speeds Zidanice Tourism Consortium Associa- June, featured several recordings of An- than currently provided in the LTE/4G tion, explained that at the beginning of ton Dermota and his wife, pianist Hil­da network. However, the full potential of the epidemic, up to 90 percent of zidan- Berger-Weyerwald. A second event was 5G will become available only after the ice bookings were canceled, mostly by dedicated to Gašper Dermota, honoring A CENTURY 5G spectrum is expanded. foreign tourists who had ac­counted for the anniversary of his death and marking in the making As of late July, Telekom had upgraded the majority of guests in prior years. the first time an event was held in the 150 base stations. Telekom will also “Launching the vouchers has mitigated Dermota house. Proud of your SNPJ membership? Then you owe it to yourself to delve deeper into SNPJ start selling mobile phones with 4G/5G the situation, with Slo­venians opting The abandoned 18th-century Dermo- history through the pages of An Inspired Jour- capabilities. for discovering their own country amid ta house has been in ruins for years, but ney — The SNPJ Story: The First One Hundred Listing the advantages of the 5G net- Coronavirus concerns and travel restric- the cultural group is gradually renovating Years of the Slovene National Benefit Society. This work, Telekom representatives pointed tions,” she said. the baroque home. The group would like richly-illustrated chronicle of SNPJ history is to considerably higher download and In April, the vineyard cottages were the house to become a cultural, musical available for purchase. upload speeds, along with connectivity virtually empty, whereas in May the situ- and educational center honoring the of a larger number of devices, which ation started to improve. Through June accomplishments of the three Dermota $15.00 each — plus $2.50 s/h add $1 shipping for each additional copy ordered will allow the development of smart and July, the occupancy rate increased by brothers and the Kropa musical tradition; industries, smart cities and smart com- some 40 percent compared to the same vocal mu­sic, in particular. RETURN THIS ORDER FORM TO munities, among other things. period last year. The providers expect to On Oct. 3, the Dermota house will Slovene National Benefit Society Telekom plans to build their 5G sys- see the upward trend carry through the host an event honoring Leopold Dermota. 247 West Allegheny Road • Imperial, PA 15126-9774 tem in the form of “campus networks,” ensuing months. The cultural group also plans to open a Name______a concept that allows multiple vir­tual In addition to Dolenjska, the con- Dermota memorial room in the Korotan sortium also provides accommodation Hotel, the Slovenian cultural center in Address______networks divided by purpose to oper- ate on the same physical infrastructure. services in the Slovenian wine-growing Vienna, before the end of this year. City/State/Zip______Representatives said that con­struction regions of Posavje, Bela Krajina and The articles comprising this feature have Number of copies______of the 5G networks is being conducted Obsotelje in southeastern and eastern been reprinted with permission from the in complete compliance with existing Slovenia. Slovenian Press Agency (STA). Payment in full must accompany all orders. Make checks payable to SNPJ. Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery. PROSVETA snpj.org • [email protected] 4 September 1, 2020 SNPJ fraternal sympathies

he happily shared with his His voluminous library was Recreation Center in Enon member of St. Michael Roman family and many friends, and testament to his love of reading Valley, Pa., at a later date due Catholic Church in Avella and hunt with his “buddies” at his and his intellectual curiosity. to COVID-19 limitations. Con- Moose Lodge Chapter 642 aptly-named “Grouse Camp” Proud of the Slovenian tributions in Bob’s name can be in East Liverpool, Ohio; and in Clearfield County, Pa. heritage celebrated by the made to the SNPJ Recreation a social member of Bert C. Judge Mihalich was the Jergel family with great food, Center Cabin Renovation Siders American Legion Post last surviving member of his music and literature, Bob Project (www.snpjrec.com), 643, Athletics Inc., and the 300 immediate family. He was also joined SNPJ Lodge 665 in 270 Martin Rd., Enon Valley, Club, all in Avella. preceded in death by his older 1941. Upon returning home PA 16120; or the Mesa Public Mary Jane loved to spend brother, Leonard A. Mihalich, from World War II he enjoyed Schools Foundation’s Feed to time with her children, her who paid the supreme sacrifice many fraternal activities: Read project (https://mesa- grandchildren and her dog, when his plane was shot down dances, dinners, picnics, foundation.org/support), 63 Smokey. in Germany in World War II. bowling and golfing events. E. Main St., Mesa, AZ 85201. Surviving are two children, He lost his younger brother, He loved taking his family to Our Sweet Old Bob was Diana (Dave) DeFilippis of State Representative Herman Slovene Days at West View loved by all who knew him. Avella and George Opalenek Bro. GILFERT M. MIHALICH (729) Mihalich, in 1997. Bro. ROBERT F. JERGEL (603) Park and Slovenefest at the He will be missed. (Loretta Miller) of Steuben- The Judge is survived by SNPJ Recreation Center. On behalf of the members ville, Ohio; two grandchildren, Bro. Gilfert M. Mihalich his sons, Leonard A. (Janice) Bob”) – peacefully, comforted In 1948, Bob joined the of Lodge 603 and the Slovene Courtney Torboli (fiancé Tony of Ruffsdale, Pa., and Gil by his family, in Daytona Slovene Radio Program in National Benefit Society, we DeMarco) and Aleksandr • Lodge 729 • (Joanne) of Bentleyville, Pa.; Beach, Fla. Pittsburgh, the first English- extend our sympathies to Bro. Opalenek; five sisters, Cordelia YUKON, Pa. — The members a daughter, Gail (Brian) Le- He was preceded in death by speaking host. From 1948-1954 Jergel’s family, relatives and “Irene” McCory of Indiana, of Lodge 729 sadly report ver of Princeton, Mass.; two his beloved parents, John and on WLOA in Braddock, Pa., friends on their loss. Edith (Gary) Dupain of Avella, the June 2, 2020, passing of granddaughters; three great- Josephine Jergel; brother John Bob, a self-described “polka Tammy Dobbin of Washing- Judge Gilfert M. Mihalich, grandchildren; and several (“Jackie”) Jergel; sister Dottie bum,” introduced his favorite ton, Wilma (Danny) Bertovich 93, of Latrobe, Pa., formerly nieces and nephews. LeDonne; and son Eric Jergel. Cleveland-style polka bands Bro. Leo M. Tamulinas of Washington, and Nancy Ful- of Monessen and Smithton, Interment was next to his Bro. Jergel was born July 24, (Frank Yankovic, Kenny Bass, • Lodge 89 • len of Washington; a brother, Pa., embraced by family and wife, Pauline, in Grandview 1923, in Pittsburgh, the son of Eddie Habat, Johnny Pecon Herman “Bud” (Donna) Fullen friends. Cemetery, Monessen. The John and Josephine (Mohar) and Johnny Vadnal) to a Pitts- MIDWAY, Pa. — The mem- of Florida; and several nieces Bro. Mihalich was born Judge will be sadly missed by Jergel, immigrants from the burgh audience. His first date bers of Lodge 89 sadly report and nephews. July 12, 1926, in Monessen, all who knew and loved him. Austrian lands on the “Sunny with Lucille was peddling his the June 17, 2020, passing of In addition to her parents, a son of the late Matthew and On behalf of the members Side of the Alps,” Slovenia. He friends’ records to radio sta- Bro. Leo M. Tamulinas, 88, of she was preceded in death by Kathryn Yursich Mihalich, of Lodge 729 and the Slovene grew up in a loving extended tions in Pittsburgh. East Liverpool, Ohio, in Stone her former husband, George both of whom immigrated to National Benefit Society, we family who worked to achieve In appreciation for Bob’s Pear Pavilion, Chester, W.Va. Opalenek. the United States from Croatia. extend our sympathies to Bro. their American dream in the dedication to Cleveland-style Bro. Tamulinas was born A Mass of Christian Burial He was a graduate of Monessen Mihalich’s family, relatives and Steel City. His intellect was polka music, these bands Aug. 7, 1931, in Carnegie, was celebrated for Sis. Keplar High School (1944), Duquesne friends on their loss. noticed early, receiving 25 played at Bob and Lucille’s Pa., a son of the late George on June 25 in St. Michael Ro- University (1948), University cents for each grade he skipped wedding reception at the and Mary Tamulinas. He was man Catholic Church. Burial of Pittsburgh School of Law in school and graduating from Slovenski Dom on 57th St. in a U.S. Army Korean War vet- followed in St. John Cemetery, (1957), and the National Ju- Pittsburgh’s Peabody High Pittsburgh. eran and a retired service agent Avella. dicial College in Reno, Nev. School at the age of 16. This love of broadcasting with AVIS Rental Car Co. at On behalf of the members (1973 and 1978). Bob worked with his father Slovenian music was revived in Pittsburgh International Air- of Lodge 138 and the Slovene He married the love of his at the G&J Radiator & Weld- Bob’s retirement when he and port. He enjoyed swimming, National Benefit Society, we life, Pauline Razum Mihalich, ing Shop on Bigelow Blvd. At Lucille were asked by the Slo- baseball, gardening, and was offer our sympathies to Sis. on April 29, 1950, and they night he enjoyed listening to vene American Club of Forest a war and history buff. Keplar’s family, relatives and lived and raised a family to- jazz greats like Errol Garner City, Pa., to produce and host a Surviving are his wife of 61 friends on their loss. gether for nearly 68 years until at the Crawford Grill in the Slovene radio program in Car- years, Frances Rupnik Tamu- January 2018, when Pauline nearby Hill District. bondale, Pa. In their four years linas; three daughters, Linda passed away. Bob served in the U.S. Navy on the air, “Sunday in Slovenia” Stutts of Arkansas, Traci (Bill Sis. Mary Toth Throughout his life, Gil- from 1943-1946, earning the reached the Pennsylvania-New Cotter) Trew of Ohio, and Mary • Lodge 6 • fert’s passions were taking rank of Aviation Electronic York-New Jersey tri-state area. (Jack) Griffith Jr. of Houston, care of his family and serving Technician’s Mate First Class. In 1985 the program was broad- Pa.; five grandchildren; a great- SYGAN, Pa. — The members his community and country. He helped secure the Allied cast live from RTV Ljubljana. granddaughter; and a sister, of Lodge 6 sadly report the June He was a faithful member of “safety belt,” protecting the Slovenska Izseljenska Matica Dorothy Kearns of Pittsburgh. 23, 2020, passing of Sis. Mary St. Anthony De Padua Roman Sis. VELMA PIACENTINI (218) Western Hemisphere by detect- presented Bob and Lucille with He was preceded in death Josephine Toth, 97, of Cecil, Catholic Church in Mones- ing 13 German submarines in- the Priznajne Award for their by four brothers, William, Pa., in her home. sen, where he participated Sis. Velma Piacentini tending to sink oil tankers near radio efforts. Charles, James and John; and Sis. Toth was born Dec. 20, in the building construction. • Lodge 218 • naval bases in Trinidad, Puerto Bob and Lucille joined one sister, Anna. 1922, in Bishop, Pa., a daugh- Later he became a member of Rico and Cuba. His work using SNPJ Lodge 603 in Samsula A funeral service for Bro. ter of the late Anton and Julia Epiphany of Our Lord Roman DENVER — The members the new technology of radar and enjoyed the annual Florida Tamulinas was held June 22 Renko Maslo Sr. Catholic Church in Monessen. of Lodge 218 sadly report the was top secret. As a result of SNPJ Days. PROSVETA pro- at Thomas-Little Funeral In addition to 78 years of He later received the Diocese June 13, 2020, passing of Sis. his Caribbean experience in vided news of SNPJ activities, Service, Inc., McDonald, Pa. SNPJ membership, she was of Greensburg Award for his Sis. Velma Marie (Cunja) Pia- the Navy, Bob acquired a love as well as news from Slovenia. Interment followed in the also a member of St. Mary’s longtime dedication to church centini at the age of 98. for both electrical engineering In 1991, Bob and Lucille National Cemetery of the Church of Corpus Christi activities. Sis. Piacentini was born and rum. were active in the lobbying Alleghenies with full military Parish, Hilltoppers and Brid- Judge Mihalich, a veteran Aug. 11, 1921, in Yankee, N.M., Bob met Lucille Pavlovich campaign to recognize the new rites accorded by Veterans of geville Stompers. She enjoyed of the United States Army the third of six children born to of Forest City, Pa., when she Republic of Slovenia. For their Foreign Wars Post #191. helping with church functions, Air Force, proudly served his Antonia and Anton Cunja two visited a family friend of the efforts, Slovenia gave them On behalf of the members gardening, playing bingo, country during World War months after the family arrived Jergels in Pittsburgh. These the Zahvala Award, signed by of Lodge 89 and the Slovene bowling, and watching Pitts- II. He was a member of the from Slovenia. She grew up two music lovers of Slovenian President Kučan and the mem- National Benefit Society, we burgh sports and game shows. American Legion for more in Sugarite, N.M., and gradu- heritage fell for each other and bers of his cabinet. In 2006, the offer our condolences to Bro. Surviving are a son, An- than 73 years and commander ated from Raton High School. married in 1953. Association of Slovene Ameri- Tamulinas’ family, relatives drew (Carol) Toth of Cecil; of the Monessen Post. He While in Raton, she worked as Like other immigrant sons cans awarded Bob the ANTON and friends on their loss. a daughter, Suzanne (John served as Judge Advocate for a waitress at the El Portal and who had served the nation dur- Award for his contributions to Flinn) Toth of Portersville, Post 28 for more than 50 years, Yuca hotels. ing World War II, Bob used his the Slovene Radio Program in Pa.; four grandchildren; many and as Judge Advocate for the In 1959 Velma married benefits from the GI Bill and Pittsburgh. Sis. Mary Jane Keplar great-grandchildren; several 31st District of the American Aldo Piacentini at St. Patrick’s obtained a bachelor’s degree He left Pittsburgh, but “the • Lodge 138 • great-great-grandchildren; and Legion. He was recognized for Church in Raton. They made in electrical engineering from Burgh” never left Bob. He was a sister-in-law, Evie Maslo of his numerous contributions to their home in Starkville, Colo. Carnegie Institute of Technol- a devoted Pittsburgh sports STRABANE, Pa. — The Crafton, Pa. veterans affairs when he was Velma was an 80-year SNPJ ogy (now Carnegie Mellon fan of the Pirates, Crawfords, members of Lodge 138 sadly She was preceded in death awarded the Distinguished member and was recognized as University) in 1954. He was Steelers and Penguins. Often report the June 22, 2020, pass- by her parents; her husband, Service Award of the American an Honorary (outlived) Mem- the first college graduate in sporting black and gold no ing of Sis. Mary Jane (Opal- Andrew A. Toth, on April 23, Legion Department of Pennsyl- ber in September 2017. She was his family. (Daughter Marcie matter where he lived, Bob was enek) Keplar, 73, of Avella, 2010; three sisters, Margaret vania in 1991. also a member of Holy Trinity was born during finals week ready with a Pittsburgh story Pa., in her daughter’s home, Delphus, Armenia Albert and In addition to his volunteer Catholic Church in Trinidad, his senior year.) of Josh Gibson, Roberto Clem- surrounded by family. Olga Tornabene; and a brother, activities, Judge Mihalich Colo., and a supporter of many Accepting an engineer- ente, Franco’s “Italian Army,” Sis. Keplar was born Sept. Anton Maslo Jr. worked as an attorney, as charities. ing position with IBM, Bob or mixing it up with Cleveland 28, 1946, in Washington, Pa., A Christian Funeral Mass a law clerk on the Pennsyl- Throughout her life, Velma moved his new family to Browns fans at the Slovenski a daughter of the late Kenneth was celebrated for Sis. Toth on vania Supreme Court and blessed many with her generos- upstate New York, eventually Dom on game days. A great and Violet N. Cain Fullen. She June 27 in St. Mary’s Church Westmoreland County Court ity and kindness. Although she settling in Vestal. At IBM, his joy was to watch every Pirates was a 1964 graduate of Beth of Corpus Christi Parish. Inter- of Common Pleas, and as as- had no children, she played a work consisted of engineering game on MLB Network with Center High School. A 35-year ment followed in St. Mary’s sistant district attorney and remarkably influential role and engineering management Lucille and “Raise the Jolly SNPJ member, she served as Cemetery, Cecil. judge on the Westmoreland in the lives of her nieces and of computer systems for the Roger” after a Pirates victory. president of the former SNPJ On behalf of the members County Court of Common nephews. She was grateful for Federal Systems Division at Into his 90s, he would watch Lodge 292 in Avella from 2006 of Lodge 6 and the Slovene Pleas, to which he was elected many wonderful friends and a Owego, N.Y. His efforts during Steelers games at sports bars until 2017, when the Lodge was National Benefit Society, we in 1972 and retained in 1982 loving family. the “Space Race” on the A-7, in Palm Coast with members merged, and was the manager extend our sympathies to Sis. and 1992. He was the first She is survived by her sister, Saturn and Space Shuttle sup- of Steelers Nation. of the Avella SNPJ Club for 18 Toth’s family, relatives and elected President Judge of the Emma Carnevale of Trinidad; port equipment was a source Bob is survived by his years. She had resided in Avella friends on their loss. Westmoreland County Court and numerous nieces, neph- of great pride for his growing wife, Lucille (Pavlovich) Jer- since 1967. of Common Pleas. ews, great-nieces and great- family. (Sons Bob, John and gel; daughter Marcie Jergel In addition to her SNPJ FRATERNAL SYMPATHIES The Judge authored two nephews. Eric were born in Bingham- Hutchinson and her husband membership, she was also a CONTINUE NEXT PAGE law books: “Bench/Bar/Book She was preceded in death ton, N.Y.) Mike; son Bob Jergel and his on Guardianships” and “Mi- by her husband; her parents; He retired from IBM in wife Cindy; and son John Jergel halich on Adoptions,” used a brother, Mario Cunja; and 1984 as a senior program man- and his wife Janis. extensively by Pennsylvania three sisters, Marcella Perko- ager. A lifelong learner, Bob He is also survived by SNPJ Crossword attorneys and judges. He was vich, Mary King and Elizabeth was awarded a master’s degree seven grandchildren, Erin COCKTAILS & MOCKTAILS (#0820) solution a legal advisor for the West- Ferraro. in engineering administration (Mason Marshall) and Mary moreland County Fireman’s A family graveside service from Syracuse University. Beth Hutchinson; Stephanie Association, a solicitor for was held for Sis. Piacentini at Bob and Lucille retired Holtzapfel (Andy); Patrick the Westmoreland County Trinidad Catholic Cemetery. to Palm Coast, Fla., in 1987. and Ryan Jergel; and Eric and Chiefs of Police Association, a On behalf of the members They continued their love Andrew Jergel. In 2019 Bob criminal law instructor for the of Lodge 218 and the Slovene affair with golf, joining sev- and Lucille became the proud Pennsylvania State Police, a so- National Benefit Society, we eral leagues and playing many great-grandparents of Reagan licitor for the City of Monessen, offer our condolences to Sis. rounds with new friends. They Shirley Holtzapfel and Alex- and a member of the American Piacentini’s family, relatives enjoyed extensive travel in ander Hutchinson Marshall. Bar Association. and friends on their loss. the United States and Europe, Friends and family knew A 59-year SNPJ member, he and especially loved visiting what mattered to Bob: fam- was also an active member of the ancestral homeland of ily, loyalty, friendship and the Croatian Fraternal Union Bro. Robert F. Jergel Slovenia where they happily everything Slovenian. They all of his life and was named reconnected with their many respected his decency and Croatian Fraternal Union Man • Lodge 603 • cousins. dedication to fairness. They ad- of the Year in 1972. SAMSULA, Fla. — The Jer- Travel inspired Bob’s ge- mired his work ethic (“stick-to- Judge Mihalich retired in gel family and the members nealogical research and his it-tive-ness”) and willingness 1996. He did not rest after re- of Lodge 603 sadly report the writing of family history. He to learn. And they marveled tirement, but continued to serve June 16, 2020, passing of Bro. used his computer skills to at his knowledge of fine food as a Senior Judge for a number Robert F. Jergel – a.k.a. Bob, constantly connect with friends and wine, music, and history. of years. He also had time Pop, Daddy Jergs, Grandpap, and family, and to watch cul- A celebration of Bob’s life to expand his garden, which PapPap, SOB (“Sweet Old tural programs from Slovenia. will take place at the SNPJ snpj.org • [email protected] PROSVETA September 1, 2020 5 SNPJ fraternal sympathies

FRATERNAL SYMPATHIES grandparents, Steve and Grace his parents and three brothers, held for Sis. Brown on July CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE Popich. George, Don and Steve. 27 at Nation Funeral Home, A graveside service was The family would like to Inc., McDonald, Pa. Interment Bro. David N. Rennick held for Bro. Rennick on July thank the dedicated nurses and followed in Center Cemetery, 24 at St. Mary’s Cemetery, staff of Three Rivers Hospice Midway. • Lodge 6 • Cecil. and Home for their care in these On behalf of the members SYGAN, Pa. — The members On behalf of the members difficult times. of Lodge 89 and the Slovene of Lodge 6 sadly report a sec- of Lodge 6 and the Slovene A private family service National Benefit Society, we ond recent loss with the July National Benefit Society, we was held for Bro. Turcola at offer our condolences to Sis. 5, 2020, passing of Bro. David extend our sympathies to Bro. Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Brown’s family, relatives and N. Rennick, 42, of Seattle, Rennick’s family, relatives and Church, Youngstown. Burial friends on their loss. formerly of Cecil, Pa. friends on their loss. followed in Belmont Cemetery. Bro. Rennick was born The family will hold a Celebra- Aug. 4, 1977, in Pittsburgh, a tion of Life service sometime in Bro. Matthew J. Gasvoda son of Stephanie Popich Ren- Bro. Robert Turcola the future. The family requests • Lodge 265 • nick of Cecil Twp. and the late • Lodge 643 • Bro. ROBERT TURCOLA (643) donations in his memory to the Bro. MATTHEW J. GASVODA (265) Neil Rennick. He was a 1995 charity of your choice. SOUTHVIEW, Pa. — The graduate of Canon-McMillan GIRARD, Ohio — The mem- Up the Polka Band.” On behalf of the members Gasvoda family and the mem- could transform any old piece High School and a 1999 gradu- bers of Lodge 643 sadly report Turk played polkas for more of Lodge 643 and the Slovene bers of Lodge 265 sadly report of furniture into something ate of the University of Pitts- the July 9, 2020, passing of than 65 years, receiving the National Benefit Society, we the July 28, 2020, passing of beautiful, relevant and useful. burgh, where he earned his Bro. Robert “Bob” Turcola, 81, Lifetime Achievement Award extend our sympathies to Bro. Bro. Matthew J. Gasvoda, He is survived by his sisters, bachelor of science degree in of the Borough of SNPJ, Pa., from the Cleveland-Style Polka Turcola’s family, relatives and 60, of Cecil, Pa., after a brief Jackie Gasvoda, Joni (Bob) political science with a minor at his home with his family Hall of Fame in 2008. He also friends on their loss. illness. Burskey, and Jane Iams. Also in economics. around him. was a Grammy Award nomi- Bro. Gasvoda was born surviving are a niece, Amber He was previously em- Bro. Turcola, best known nee in 1989; a member of the Oct. 12, 1959. in Canonsburg, Iams; and a nephew, Donald ployed at the corporate offices as “Turk,” was born Feb. 10, Penn-Ohio Polka Pals; and, Sis. Agnes M. Brown Pa., a son of the late Louis Iams. of Dick’s Sporting Goods and 1939, in Youngstown, Ohio, a at the early age of 12, had the • Lodge 89 • and Sandra Gasvoda. He was In addition to his parents Rue 21 in the payroll de- son of the late Max and Mildred opportunity to perform on the a grandson of the late Louis and grandparents, he was pre- partment. He was currently (Leskovac) Turcola. He grew Ted Mack Amateur Hour in MIDWAY, Pa. — The mem- and Anna Gasvoda, and the ceded in death by his brother, employed at Amazon Head- up in McDonald, Ohio, and New York City. bers of Lodge 89 sadly report late Pearl (Babe) Hervol and Louie Gasvoda, who died July quarters in Seattle, where he graduated from high school Turk loved being an SNPJ a second recent loss with the Earl Layton. His godparents 17, 2019, also at the age of 60. had worked for the past four in 1957. Shortly thereafter, he member and was instrumental July 22, 2020, passing of Sis. were the late Ron and Joan A Catholic blessing service years, as a North American joined the Army and served in starting the annual Slovene- Agnes M. Brown, 91, of Stur- Graziotto. was celebrated for Bro. Gas- senior payroll tax analyst. his country honorably. While fest, as well as the annual Wine geon, Pa. A lifelong SNPJ member, voda on Aug. 3 at Pittsburgh In addition to his SNPJ stationed in Germany he was & Sausage Festival, in which Sis. Brown was born Feb. Matt had spent the last 30 Cremation and Funeral Care, membership, David was a a participant in the U.S. Army he won numerous awards 2, 1929, a daughter of the late years living in Florida and had McMurray, Pa. Interment fol- former member of Cecil Boy Band. for best wine, klobase and Lawrence and Bertha Kavcic. recently moved back home to lowed in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Scout Troop #1369, where he After his service, Bob čevapčiči. A 73-year SNPJ member, Pennsylvania to be near his Cecil. achieved the rank of Eagle began his employment with Turk will always be remem- she enjoyed working on any sisters. On behalf of the members Scout. In his spare time he Sparkle Market grocery store, bered for his kind heart, his type of puzzle, gambling at Matt was kind, generous, of Lodge 265 and the Slovene enjoyed attending games of the where he worked as a meat generosity and his humor. He the casino, and listening to and thoughtful. He loved his National Benefit Society, we Pittsburgh sports teams, espe- cutter/manager for 30 years. believed in helping those less country music. family and considered every- extend our sympathies to Bro. cially the Pittsburgh Penguins. In his retirement, he loved to fortunate. For a period of over On May 28, 1949, she mar- one a friend. He spent many Gasvoda’s family, relatives and He also enjoyed traveling, host lamb roasts, play polkas a decade, he raised more than ried Wilfred C. Brown; he years dealing in antiques, and friends on their loss. and visiting the family cabin at parties, and make klobase $100,000 for Tod Children’s preceded her in death on Jan. where he fished, hiked and and čevapčiči for friends and Hospital in Youngstown by 11, 2006. rode his ATV. family. playing benefit dances with Surviving are two chil- Surviving, in addition to his Music was one of Turk’s his band. dren, Diane (Jim) Tharp of DEATHS REPORTED mother, are his brother, Steven, greatest loves in life. He began Turk is survived by his Marianna, Pa., and Denny of Cecil Twp.; aunts Kathy playing the accordion at age 5, three sons, Mark (Kimberly) (Carol) Brown of Sturgeon; For the month of April 2020 Popich of Cecil and Joan Moffit of East Palestine, Ohio, Mat- five grandchildren; five great- DATE OF and at the age of 16 he started LODGE NAME DEATH City, State of Gainesville, Ga.; numerous playing in local polka bands, thew (Deborah) of Greensboro, grandchildren; and several 1 Florence A. Rogel 02-11-2020 Crestwood, Ill. cousins; and a host of many soon becoming the leader of N.C., and Michael (Christina) nieces and nephews. 2 Eugene C. Linder 03-07-2020 The Villages, Fla. close and longtime friends. the Bob Turcola Orchestra. His of Avon, Ohio; and eight grand- In addition to her husband 2 John E. Gorsek 04-14-2020 Springfield, Ill. He was preceded in death first album, “Potent Polkas,” children, Jack, Brandon, Max, and parents, she was prede- 5 Anthony A. Mihelich 03-08-2020 Willoughby, Ohio by his father; his paternal came out in 1968 and was fol- Hailey, Grace, Ben, Jillian and ceased by several brothers 6 Nancy Carol Chicchi 12-23-2019 Pittsburgh, Pa. grandparents, Nick and Estelle lowed by seven more albums, Breanne. and sisters. 6 Libby E. Pernisek 01-19-2020 Gibsonia, Pa. Rennick; and his maternal including the classic “Strike He was preceded in death by A blessing service was 8 Arlene M. Shostack 02-04-2020 Warren, Mich. 8 John L. Koenig 09-04-2019 Lakewood, Colo. 33 John R. Komar 03-11-2020 New Bedford, Pa. 53 Louise Misenko 03-03-2020 Mentor, Ohio 106 Joseph R. Lamping 01-29-2020 Coraopolis, Pa. 106 James A. Yencik 03-27-2020 Warren, Pa. Flea market, car cruise on the Lodge 106 schedule 107 James J. Chaperlo 01-26-2020 St. Charles, Mo. 107 Ann Margaret Dinu 03-26-2020 New York, N.Y. by Kevin Richards market in the parking lot on and-Gold car cruise, and we loween party is planned Friday, 117 Patricia A. Ivancic 12-16-2019 Howell, N.J. Lodge 106 Saturday, Sept. 12, from 8 a.m. hope to cheer for the Pittsburgh Oct. 30, in the clubroom. 142 John R. Brooks 02-26-2020 Mentor, Ohio IMPERIAL, Pa. — SNPJ until noon. Space is available Steelers as they battle the Den- We are currently booking 165 Joseph S. Ciferno 01-19-2020 Rostraver Twp., Pa. Lodge 106 is making it through for $5 per parking spot with a ver Broncos that afternoon. events in the Imperial Room 165 William M. Smock 02-28-2020 Newell, Pa. the tight restrictions that have limit of two spots. We will be Food and drinks will be avail- at SNPJ Lodge 106 for 2021. 165 Olga Pierotti 02-24-2020 Perryopolis, Pa. been placed on everybody. Our practicing social distancing able for purchase, along with Call event coordinator Shelly 216 John C. Flajnik 03-24-2020 Pittsburgh, Pa. clubroom is open daily, and as between spots, and please note chances for the 50/50 drawings. Botwright at (412) 498-3557 to 274 John R. Borow 03-05-2020 Mason, Ohio of right now you must order that sellers are required to wear Bikes are welcome too! This check available dates. 459 William V. Acken 03-11-2020 Flint, Mich. food to purchase any alcoholic a face mask (gloves are also event is open to the public. Keep track of all the activi- 584 Joseph B. Kerzich 01-21-2020 West Allis, Wis. beverages. strongly recommended!). To The Lodge 106 children’s ties we have going on at Lodge 584 Mary Jean Dove 02-03-2020 Ewen, Mich. We welcome Chef Jack to reserve your spot, contact Terry Halloween party will be held 106 by visiting the “Upcoming 584 Richard L. Erler 03-13-2020 Milwaukee, Wis. the SNPJ Lodge 106 kitchen. Messner at (412) 596-8885 or Sunday, Oct. 25, in the Impe- Events” page on our website, 584 Fannie Smole 03-13-2020 Elm Grove, Wis. He will have the kitchen back leave a note at the clubroom. rial Room at SNPJ Lodge 106 www.snpjimperialpa.com. 603 Charles A Hall 04-11-2020 Tryon, N.C. up and running in due time. The only Lodge 106 car from 1 to 3 p.m. Bring the kids Check out SNPJ Lodge 106 689 Richard Prosence 03-21-2020 Meeker, Colo. Please be sure to stop by and cruise of the season is sched- to enjoy plenty of food, games and the Imperial Room at 715 Robert R. Burr 02-15-2020 Meadville, Pa. support him! uled Sunday, Sept. 20, starting and music! SNPJ Lodge 106 on Facebook 715 Barbara A. Kusha 03-09-2020 Pittsburgh, Pa. Lodge 106 will host a flea at noon. This will be a Black- The Lodge 106 adult Hal- and like us! 721 Dolores Mogyorosi 06-14-2019 Leetsdale, Pa. 723 Richard Heil 01-18-2020 Lake Elsinore, Calif. 738 Alice B. Evanick 02-28-2020 Hudson, Wis. 749 Dolores May Baker 02-29-2020 Johnstown, Pa. 770 Leroy F. Vogler 03-21-2020 Hermitage, Pa. PROSVETA 2020 Publication Dates 776 Julia D. Clark 03-04-2020 East Palestine, Ohio JANUARY 2020 MAY 2020 SEPTEMBER 2020 782 Pauline Kraynik 04-17-2020 Lower Burrell, Pa. 1 2 3 4 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 For the month of May 2020 DATE OF 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 LODGE NAME DEATH City, State 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 A02 Charles H. Egan 05-01-2020 Glenshaw, Pa. 26 27 28 29 30 31 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 27 28 29 30 1 Marlene E. O’Connell 12-04-2019 Orland Park, Ill. 1 Richard M. Yarshen Sr. 05-01-2020 Naperville, Ill. 31 6 Angelina Campolongo 12-07-2019 Murfreesboro, Tenn. FEBRUARY 2020 OCTOBER 2020 8 Joseph R. Vucich 03-31-2020 Park Ridge, Ill. 1 JUNE 2020 1 2 3 33 Paul E. Bohn 04-17-2020 Ambridge, Pa. 33 Marlene S. Hudac 04-22-2020 Coraopolis, Pa. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 41 Rose Miklowcic 10-14-2019 Bound Brook, N.J. 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 126 Anthony J. Babic 06-12-2018 Burton, Ohio 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 126 Mary A. Babic 09-02-2017 Wickliffe, Ohio 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 138 Yvonne M. Duerr 11-11-2019 Lake Oswego, Ore. 28 29 30 142 Olga M. Spahar 04-18-2020 Highland Heights, Ohio MARCH 2020 198 Michael G. Krultz 04-17-2020 Medford, Wis. 207 Mary E. Pyfer 03-22-2020 Helena, Mont. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 JULY 2020 NOVEMBER 2020 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 218 Jack S. Cohara 12-30-2017 Littleton, Colo. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 2 3 4 265 Wendy Lee Shiflet 04-04-2020 Charleroi, Pa. 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 265 Marsha Malesky 02-24-2020 Beaver, Pa. 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 274 Gloria A. Staresinich 04-04-2020 Windber, Pa. 277 Brenda R. Heitger 03-14-2020 Beach City, Ohio 29 30 31 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 304 Evelyn J. DelCarlo 04-05-2020 Santa Rosa, Calif. 26 27 28 29 30 31 559 Anita C. Vitous 01-24-2020 Yorkville, Ill. APRIL 2020 564 Virginia M. Bilski 04-15-2020 Royal Oak, Mich. 1 2 3 4 AUGUST 2020 DECEMBER 2020 581 Frank M. Pike Jr. 04-12-2020 Union, N.J. 584 Martin J. Bena 04-17-2020 Gurnee, Ill. 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 1 2 3 4 5 715 Max G. Kumer Jr. 03-05-2020 Verona, Pa. 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 723 Janet M. Erjavek 03-24-2020 Lytle Creek, Calif. 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 729 Kristin M. Korber 04-07-2020 Salisbury, N.C. 26 27 28 29 30 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 729 Daniel M. Chilko 01-10-2020 Morgantown, W.Va. 23 24 749 Barbara E. Lees 03-03-2020 Rochester, N.Y. /30 /31 25 26 27 28 29 27 28 29 30 31 776 Robert C. Eckman 01-18-2020 New Middletown, Ohio Publication dates are highlighted in black boxes; deadline dates are circled. The deadline for submissions is noon 786 Virginia Zajc Johnson 02-25-2020 Anaheim, Calif. on the dates circled above. Submissions may be mailed to PROSVETA, 247 West Allegheny Road, Imperial, PA 786 Mary Chagenovich 03-21-2020 San Pedro, Calif. 15126; faxed to (724) 695-1555; e-mailed to [email protected]; or submitted via the Publications section of the KAREN A. PINTAR SNPJ website, snpj.org. National Secretary/COO PROSVETA snpj.org • [email protected] 6 September 1, 2020 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/CEO 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, O United States, fewer than 100 have been in 60, 70 and 80 years of adult membership. existence as long as the SNPJ. As a not-for-profit We ask our Fraternal Honorees, once they have fraternal benefit society, we have successfully pro- received their awards from the Society, to submit a Sis. mary jane prost (138) Sis. PAULINE TEBBETTS (562) vided life insurance to our members since 1904, along short report on their past and present lifestyle, includ- with a full package of social, athletic and cultural ing their Lodge affiliation, hobbies and any other Sis. PAULINE TEBBETTS programs, scholarships, community service projects, information that might be of interest to our readers. FROM PREVIOUS COLUMN and much more. SNPJ also offers annuities that can In acknowledging these dedicated members, it is groups and loved it! I remember be used for IRAs and Roth IRAs. our privilege to show respect for these honorees by meeting all of you then and visit- Our more than 115 years of longevity and success offering our thanks and appreciation for the loyalty ing every bit of Slovenia. We did have been made possible by the loyalty and dedica- they have shown the SNPJ for so many years. In this meet with my father’s family in tion of our members. The SNPJ’s engine may have small way, through our official SNPJ publication, we Sorica at that time. They put me been built and its direction set by its founders and can etch their names even deeper into the archives in contact with my mother’s fam- subsequent leaders, but its path has been traveled, of the Slovene National Benefit Society. ily in Tacen, and we have been in cleared and paved by our dedicated members. On behalf of the entire membership, we extend contact since then. “In April of 2019, Carrie, Lucy, As a way to show respect and appreciation to our congratulations to those members reaching these Lucy’s husband and I had re- our longtime and loyal members, we recognize anniversary milestones. unions with both families. What a treat! My cousin, Primož Pintar, son of Ivan Pintar, who was 13 years old when we first visited, now owns a bed and breakfast • Sis. MARY JANE (Klobucher) Sis. mary jane prost • Barton, Ohio, Lodge 562 mem- (The Tolc) on my father’s home- PROST was recognized as a FROM PREVIOUS COLUMN ber Sis. PAULINE TEBBETTS stead in Sorica. We stayed at the Sis. LAURA PALMER (604) 70-year member of Strabane, celebrated her 70th anniversary Grand Union in Ljubljana for our Pa., Lodge 138 in August. She the elementary and high schools. as an SNPJ member in August. reunion in Tacen with my mother’s Sis. LAURA PALMER writes: I actually had a weight control In her note of appreciation ad- family, Tomas and Elenka Degen. FROM PREVIOUS COLUMN “I grew up in Strabane next to program for students with parents’ dressed to SNPJ National Presi- What a wonderful time we had the famous Drenicks Park, the permission, and in 1995 was cho- dent/CEO Joseph C. Evanish, in the home where my mother a wonderful way to grow up! former Pioneer Lodge 138 dance sen Pennsylvania ‘School Nurse she writes: was born! “I recently retired from the West pavilion, food and drink park. of the Year.’ I also taught classes “Thank you for sending me the “Chuck and I enjoy our retire- Geauga School District after 35 “As a member of SNPJ for 70 for the Red Cross. custom embroidered blanket with ment years here at Cypress Cove, years. A few of those years were years, I have fond memories of “My husband and I met at a the SNPJ logo. It was very nice although COVID-19 has made it also spent working in the South SNPJ Lodge 138, and participated polka dance at the Southview to hear from you. In fact, I am tough for us to enjoy our friends Euclid-Lyndhurst School District in Youth Circle 19 activities. I as- SNPJ club, and we have been still using the wallet you sent me and surroundings here a bit.” as well. My first job was with Gen- sisted my sister, Agnes Engel, married for 66 years and still go for another of my anniversaries, eral Electric at Nela Park, where who was the Circle director for 40 polka dancing. For fact, we go although it is a bit worn now. Sis. PAULINE (Tolar) TEBBETTS I met my husband, Gary. I have years. I helped with the Christmas every Monday night to Strabane “I am currently living with my Barton, Ohio, Lodge 562 met many wonderful people over shows and also made costumes of Lodge 138 and dance to the mu- husband, Charles Tebbetts, at Ft. Myers, FL these years. Donald Duck, Mickey Mouse and sic of Pete Cimino and his polka Cypress Cove Retirement Center “I am very proud to be Slove- Pluto which were always used in group. in Ft. Myers, Fla. We have been nian! I still bake potica with my the Christmas show parade. “We have three children: Willy, here four years, having moved • In June 2020, Sis. Laura daughter, Kim, and my grand- “After graduation from Char- who lives in Washington, D.C.; from Gulf Harbour Yacht & Country (Hoernig) Palmer was rec- daughter and grandson, Sienna tiers-Houston High School, where Peggy McMahon, who lives with Club where we lived since 1998 ognized as a 50-year member and Austin (they are twins). I I was the May Pole Queen for the her husband Steve in Arizona; and when we retired. of SNPJ Utopians Lodge 604 in believe in carrying on all those spring celebration, I then entered Beth Ann and husband Edward “I recently retired from my vol- Cleveland. She writes: family traditions which my mother a three-year nursing program at Manning in Kansas City. We also unteer job at Health Park Hospital “I was raised in a loving Slove- passed down to me. Canonsburg Hospital and became have three grandchildren. Grand- here in Ft. Myers where I served for nian family. My parents, John and “Thanks to SNPJ for all the great a registered nurse. After gradua- son Michael McMahon and his wife almost 20 years at the information Mildred Hoernig, were very active memories and friends made along tion, I married my husband, William Erin, along with their two children, desk at the hospital’s entrance. in SNPJ Utopians Lodge 604. Be- the journey!” Prost, at St. Patrick’s Church. Caroline and Andrew, live in Bos- Prior to our move to Florida, we ing born and raised in Cleveland, “I worked at Canonsburg ton. Our daughter Beth Ann and lived in Hudson, Ohio, for 29 years, I remember spending many hours Sis. LAURA (Hoernig) PALMER Hospital for three years, then I her husband Ed have two children, during which my father, Anton at the SNPJ Farm in Kirtland, Ohio, Cleveland Lodge 604 worked at Washington Hospital John, who just graduated from ‘Tony’ Tolar (Taler), came to live as well as the Slovenian Home in Chesterland, OH for three years. While working at Marquette University, and Emily, with us after my mother, Pauline Euclid, Ohio. My grandfather, John Washington Hospital, I received who just started her freshman year (Tomsic) Tolar, passed away. They Marn, was the very first president my Bachelor of Science degree at Boston College. still lived in Neffs, Ohio, where I of the Slovenian Home on St. Clair celebrating your SNPJ from California (Pa.) University “I look forward to many more was born. Ave. in Cleveland. He was a tailor anniversary? and then got my master’s degree SNPJ events once the COVID-19 “Chuck and I have two daugh- by trade. in psychology from Washington & is over and we can get back to a ters, Carrie and Lucy, both of “My uncle and aunt, John and Share your biography Jefferson College. normal way of life once again.” whom are married. They live in Elsie Simcic, owned and operated with PROSVETA. Send “In 1975 I became a school Elm Grove, Wis., and Chicago, Simcics Tavern in Euclid, where I your material to the nurse at the Keystone Oaks Sis. MARY JANE PROST respectively. also spent a lot of time growing up. attention of National School District in Dormont, Pa., Strabane, Pa., Lodge 138 “Chuck and I toured Slovenia I remember all the polka dancing President Joseph C. where I worked for 35 years in Canonsburg, PA in July 1995 with one of SNPJ’s and jam sessions held there. What Evanish at 247 West Al- legheny Road, Imperial, Sis. MARY JANE PROST FRATERNAL HONOREES Sis. PAULINE TEBBETTS Sis. LAURA PALMER PA 15126. CONTINUES NEXT COLUMN CONTINUE NEXT COLUMN CONTINUES NEXT COLUMN CONTINUES NEXT COLUMN

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slovenia This new, keepsake Slovenian cookbook, published in English, is available for purchase through the ? SNPJ Slovenian Heritage Center MoreOh, those crafty ( )members from of Rambler the Jrs. archives Youth Circle 73 $30 00 each plus $5 shipping/handling Cleveland Lodge 5 member Bro. Dave Kaus submitted this photo of several former members of SNPJ Youth Circle 73 in Harmarville, Pa., displaying the crafts that they entered in the Sixth SNPJ National Handicraft Exhibit. The inscription on Return completed order form with full payment to: the award trophy reads “SNPJ / Nat’l. Handicraft / Achievement / Award / 1952 / Circle 73 / Harmarville.” Pictured are [left SNPJ Heritage Center • 270 Martin Road • Enon Valley, PA 16120 to right] Bro. Kaus, Frances Steban, Barbara Dallas (holding trophy), Michael Steban, Johnnie Skarja (holding Bro. Kaus’ contribution which, he writes, he displays to this day in his foyer), Paul Dallas and Larry Komatz. Name______According to The Voice of Youth November 1952 issue, entries to the 1952 SNPJ National Handicraft Exhibit were diplayed Address______during National SNPJ Days, held Aug. 30-Sept. 1 in Milwaukee. A total of 17 SNPJ Youth Circles were represented, and City/State/Zip______hundreds of individual craft projects were submitted. In recognition of their skills, Harmarville Youth Circle 73 received a Special Achievement Award in 1952, while several Circle 73 members took individual honors. Email______Although publication of this photo in either The Voice of Youth or PROSVETA is as yet unknown (in other words, the editor Phone______Number of copies______cannot locate this particular image within the archives of printed materials), the photo was published in the Dec. 8, 1952, Make check or money order payable to SNPJ Heritage Center issue of The Valley Daily News, a newspaper that formerly served the towns in the Allegheny-Kiski Valley near Pittsburgh. snpj.org • [email protected] PROSVETA September 1, 2020 7 Lodge 749 maintains its tradition of support by Evelyn Dimpfl Petz passed away on June 23, 2020. member for many years, died on July Lodge 749 Secretary While I never had the pleasure of 12, 2020, following a brief illness. JOHNSTOWN, Pa. — Finally, after knowing these members, sympathies He is survived by his loving wife of several months of no meetings, Lodge are extended to their families as well. 60 years, Mary Ann (Miklaucic); a 749 met on July 28. It was good to get Ethel L. Meyers, a longtime SNPJ son, Kevin; daughters Karen Bender back to some bit of normalcy. Due member, passed away on June 20, and Melissa Washinger; as well as to this pandemic there wasn’t much 2020. Ethel would call me often to seven grandchildren. Bob was a well- business to discuss, but it was good make certain that all of her insurance known Lodge member and will be to be together again. was taken care of and in good order. sorely missed by his family. As our Lodge has done for many She is survived by her son, Robert; On a brighter note, I was fortunate years now, a donation was made to and her daughter, Susan Lombard; enough to attend the dinner honoring Saturday’s Kitchen which feeds the as well as four grandchildren and Greg Felton as the Fraternalist of the needy of our area on the weekends three great-grandchildren. Ethel was Year for the Fraternal Societies of when other kitchens are closed. This predeceased by her husband, Dick; Greater Pittsburgh back on March is a very worthy cause, and we are and a daughter, Jean. 14, just before all the social dis- certainly glad to be able to do this. I was quite surprised to hear of the tancing, face masks and shut downs During the past months we have passing of Doris “D.J.” McClain who were ordered. It was wonderful to be lost quite a few members, some of died on June 10, 2020. It had been there to celebrate his well-deserved whom I knew, and some of whom I quite a while since I had talked to recognition. All of the SNPJ execu- didn’t know. To all of the families, her, but she was always so friendly. tives were there, and it was nice to In late summer, as the foliage starts to change at the SNPJ Recreation Center, the views from the cabins to the lake are spectacular. you have our most sincere condo- She is survived by her children, Pa- be with them. lences. mela J. Stewart, David F. Karcher, For the members of Lodge 749 Just this week I learned of the Gregory M. Karcher and Donald W. who will be recognized this year Enjoy the Rec Center while passing of Charles DePolo, formerly McClain. Deepest sympathies to all for 50, 60, 70 or 80 years of SNPJ of Johnstown, who resided, I believe, of you as well. membership, there will be no dinner in California. Bro. DePolo died Nov. Member Mary A. Hall died at the to honor you this year. Due to the there’s still some summer left 19, 2013. wonderful age of 96 and was a long- virus, there are too many unknowns REC CENTER RENTALS Don’t forget about the numerous Michelle A. Roberts of William- time member of the SNPJ. She was to plan on any celebration. Hopefully, FROM PAGE 1 golf courses and craft festivals that sport, Pa., died on Jan. 26, 2018. preceded in death by her husband, if all goes well, next year you will take advantage of the many activities are nearby! Our most sincere sympathies to her Leroy; and a daughter, Mary Alice be invited. our summer retreat offers, including For more information on cabin family. Mock. Surviving are a daughter, As the months roll along, hope- several recreation areas. All of this rentals at the SNPJ Recreation Center, Members Dolores M. Baker died Cathy McNulty; and several grand- fully things will start to get back to can be done safely through social please phone, toll-free, 1-877-767- on Feb. 29, 2020; Barbara E. Lees children and great-grandchildren. “normal” and I’ll get back to doing distancing. 5732. died on March 3, 2020; and Beverly Finally, Robert Knipple, also a a bit more writing.

since March. Breast Cancer Showhouse have been Club, and AM Vets Post #37. He withstand most storms. Since my last “Badger Jabber” requested. was also a VA Hospital and Vision Bro. Smole and Bro. Ed Vidmar Badger Jabber column in May, not much has been Her presence will be deeply Forward volunteer. (584) had a small band together and happening, at least not much that I am missed; however, she will never be The family requests memorial performed for many Slovenian dances by BOB SMOLE happy to report. However, there are forgotten. Rest in peace, Sis. Michele donations to the UWM Slovenian and weddings back in the 1940s and Lodge 584 several sad things to relate, one being Schweiger. Arts Program or the American Heart ’50s, prior to Bro. Smole’s move to Milwaukee — It’s about time we that our Badger Lodge mourned the I just received some more bad Association. Florida. Rudy relocated to Olney, Md., get some Milwaukee information in passing of a wonderful member, Sis. news: Badger Lodge member Bro. As evidenced by his participa- to be close to his oldest son. PROSVETA again, even though we’re Michele Schweiger. Mike Maren passed to eternal life on tion in the Slovenian community, We are all so happy that Rudy was still in the midst of the COVID-19 pan- Sis. Schweiger was an active Bad- Aug. 11, 2020, at the age of 75. Bro. Maren was extremely proud of able to come out of this virus issue in demic. Yes, we are still staying safe ger Lodge member for many years, Bro. Maren was the beloved hus- his Slovenian heritage. His love for good health. The Badger Lodge sends at home for the most part, especially participating in all the SNPJ events band of Karen (Back) Maren; loving singing Slovenian folk songs was in him best wishes for good health in those of us who are elderly and with that took place in the Milwaukee area. father of Scott (Sue) Matsen, Vickie the forefront, apparent through his the future. underlying health issues. She was a popular person at our an- (Mark) Hoffman, Kristine (Brian) devotion and activity with the Slove- Graduations were recently com- We are currently under a Wiscon- nual golf outings since she manned Kieliszewski, Julie (Greg) Werner nian Chorus. pleted for 2020. I haven’t received sin state mandate to wear masks when the lunch booth at the turn, handing and Michael Maren; cherished grand- For many years, Bro. Mike was any individual graduate names to out in public places, even though many out Slovenian sausages to all the father of Jason Wenzel, Aaron and instrumental in starting and running share, but would like to extend my of the younger people don’t feel the golfers. She was also instrumental in Coley (fiancé Travis Ellis) Heiliger, the annual balina tournaments. He congratulations to the entire graduat- need to abide by the rules set forth by assisting Sis. Mary Donovan during Kyle (fiancé Bailey Pierce) and Kory organized teams from several of ing class of 2020. Unfortunately, you the professionals trying to maintain preparations for the annual Badger (Emily Medema) Matsen, Emily and the local Slovenian organizations had to endure the worst graduation control of the spread of this disease. Lodge youth Christmas parties and Evan Werner, Ben (Michelle Holm) to participate in tournaments at Tri- that could ever be experienced. Hav- Since they feel well, they don’t seem at other youth activities as her three and Tim (Mandy) Hoffman, and Laura glav Park. It wasn’t unusual to find ing to go through 12 years of school to think that they are spreading any- children grew. (Rob) Hesslink; great-grandfather Bro. Maren among a small group of or several years of college to receive thing – even though the virus can be Michele “Lucky” Schweiger (nee of Austin and Allison Wenzel, and individuals who would gather on the a degree, then graduate virtually and carried and spread by someone who Hagenkord) passed away on Sunday, Braxton Hoffman; dear brother of Ken sidelines of a dance, picnic or other not walk across the stage to receive is not showing any symptoms, or even May 17, 2020, at the age of 58. She (Rose) Maren, Keith (Sandy) Maren, Slovenian function to break out in your diploma or degree is just terrible. has tested negative. There is just NO was the beloved wife of Thomas Karen Maren, and the late Mitzi (the song, harmonizing the old Slovenian Not being able to attend graduation way to get this point across to some Schweiger; loving mother of Jeremy late Tony) Ladogiannis; and dear tunes. Bro. Mike inherited this desire parties, and just not being able to people who don’t want to cooperate. (Katie) Gorgas, and Amber and Carley brother-in-law of Thomas (Zayda) from his father, Henry (Hank) Maren, have the traditional fun to celebrate I have decided that I am NOT go- Schweiger; grandmother of Ainsley Back, Richard (Bonnie) Back, Judith one of the late Slovenian elders who this milestone in your life is equally ing to count the year 2020 in my age Gorgas; and sister of Mark James (Lowell) Tiepyen, and the late David practiced this behavior. horrible. since I didn’t get a chance to use it! Hagenkord. She is also survived by (Paula) Back. He is also survived by Bro. Mike Maren, you will cer- I certainly feel bad for all who The regular monthly SNPJ Bad- nieces, nephews, relatives, and many nieces, nephews, relatives and many tainly be profoundly missed by your had to graduate under these circum- ger Lodge 584 meetings are still on friends. friends. family, relatives and friends, as well stances. I still want to congratulate all hold since we’re not able to get into A visitation was held at the Bevsek- Bro. Maren attended UWM and as the various communities you served of the graduates out there and wish our meeting site, Mother of Per- Verbick Funeral Home-Muskego on was a graduate of UW Whitewater. He and in which you were active. You them success in the future. Here’s petual Help, the former Mary Queen May 21; interment followed at High- was a proud U.S. Army veteran and will be missed, but never forgotten. hoping they will never have to deal of Heaven, on 106th St. and Lincoln land Memorial Park. a retired New Berlin School District Farewell, Bro. Mike Maren. Adijo! with a situation like this again. I know Ave. in West Allis, Wis. As soon as Michele was the proprietor of teacher. He was a longtime member of My 93-year-old brother, Rudy there will be other hard times, but we get the O.K. and the archdiocese Lucky Lanes. In addition to being a the Slovenian chorus, and sang with Smole, an SNPJ Badger Lodge hopefully none like this. allows us to resume the use of their Badger Lodge 584 member, she was the St. John Evangelist Choir and the member who resides in an assisted Keep your ears and eyes focused meeting rooms, we will get back into a member of the Bowling Centers Suburban Singers. living facility in Olney, Md., tested on future “Badger Jabber” articles our regular monthly meeting sched- Association of Wisconsin and the Bro. Maren was a member of the positive for the COVID-19 virus and regarding any change in our meeting ule. Please watch for information in Bowling Proprietors’ Association. Fun-O-Leers Club, West Milwaukee has since recovered. Rudy is one of scheduling as changing times and the future. We have been shut down Memorial donations to the Wisconsin Lions Club, the West Allis Balina those strong old Slovenians who can conditions develop.

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Minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting ANNOUNCE IT Teleconference meeting held March 25, 2020 The teleconference meeting was called to order applied. The Society will receive the monthly Loyalty Series 5 Year Surrender first year th at 10 a.m. by Chairman Clifford with Brothers interest amount due, and the Lodges would not guarantee on conversions – 3.25% A happy 100 birthday Anderson, Hervol, Evanish and Lawrence all have to make a payment for several months. Loyalty Series 8 Year Surrender after first on the call. Also on the call were Wellington Motion approved. year – 2.75% Management Company representatives Court- Discussion on the Society’s discretionary ney Madden and Liz Kleinerman. Loyalty Series 5 Year Surrender after first for Lodge 126 member contribution to the employees’ 401(k) retire- year – 2.50% Wellington representatives Madden and ment benefit. Brothers Evanish and Lawrence Kleinerman discussed the current economic did not participate and abstained from voting. Loyalty Series 8 Year Surrender after year CLEVELAND — Sis. issues, the Fed response, the fiscal spending eight – 2.50% Jean Ostanek, a mem- Discussion on current market yields, the package approved by Congress, and the cur- ber of SNPJ Lodge 126 Coronavirus pandemic, and the portfolio Century Series 8 Year Surrender with contract rent portfolio performance. No urgent actions in Cleveland for 83 investment return. minimum rate of 1.25% and 2.00% – 2.75% or recommendations at this time. years, celebrated her Discussion on annuity credit rates. Motion Century Series 5 Year Surrender with contract 100th birthday on Aug. Discussion on a request received from a Lodge by Bro. Hervol, seconded by Bro. Anderson, minimum rate of 1.25% and 2.00% – 2.50% 1, 2020, at the home of to suspend mortgage payments for eight weeks to adjust the crediting rates effective May 1, her daughter and son- due to Coronavirus shutdown of businesses. Motion approved. 2020, as follows: The next meeting will be held April 23, 2020, in-law, Loree and Tom Motion by Bro. Hervol, seconded by Bro. An- Rudd. Jean has three derson, to reverse the application of the most Loyalty Series 8 Year Surrender first year at a time to be determined. guarantee – 3.25% children, seven grand- recent mortgage payment by each mortgagee. Motion to adjourn at 11:10 a.m. by Bro. Hervol, children, and seven The payment would then be applied to inter- Loyalty Series 5 Year Surrender first year seconded by Bro. Anderson. Motion approved. guarantee – 2.75% great-grandchildren, est only due on the outstanding principal to most of whom attended pay subsequent months interest for as many Loyalty Series 8 Year Surrender first year ROGER C. CLIFFORD Robert J. Lawrence the party. Although it months as the previous payment could be guarantee on conversions – 3.75% Chairman Secretary was a mostly rainy day, Sis. JEAN OSTANEK (126), party tents had been pictured with her son and erected to ward off the daughter, GREG OSTANEK water. (126) and LOREE RUDD (126), After a delicious din- celebrated her 100th birthday SNPJ Scholarship Fund Donations in August. ner featuring a prime rib for the months of June & July 2020 roast prepared by granddaughter Katie Wheeler’s husband Ryan, one of the tents was moved down to the driveway Robert J. & Rose Marie Lawrence (138), Margaret Striner, Peg Gricar, SNPJ Lodge 265, Southview, Pa...... $10 apron so Jean could greet other guests who chose to express Strabane, Pa...... $250 Ken & Cheryl Vogrig (138), Canonsburg, Pa.. $50 In memory of Marsha Malesky birthday wishes from the safety of their cars. Other guests In memory of Marlene Tkach In memory of Marlene Tkach chose to park and walk up to the curb to greet her. SNPJ Lodge 265, Southview, Pa...... $10 Jean was born near Steubenville, Ohio. Her family moved Frank J. Markelc (584), Milwaukee, Wis...... $100 SNPJ Lodge 265, Southview, Pa...... $10 In memory of Leonard Slugo Jr. In memory of Leonard Baraga to Cleveland soon after, and she has spent the rest of her In memory of Shirley Daras life in the Cleveland area. She still lives independently in SNPJ Lodge 358, West Point, Ohio...... $100 Wickliffe, Ohio, in the same house she and her husband, In memory of dearly missed departed members SNPJ Lodge 265, Southview, Pa...... $10 Ozzie, bought in 1955. of Lodge 358 In memory of Wendy Shiflet As a member of Lodge 126, she was known to man the ticket sales booth for Lodge 126 annual picnics held at the SNPJ Farm in Kirtland, Ohio. In some years, a family va- cation consisted of renting a cabin at the SNPJ Recreation Center. Jean was known for her potica and strudel baking, and Support the Rec Center Cabin Renovation Project was twice featured in the local newspaper, The Lake County News-Herald. As an annual Christmas tradition, Jean and by JOSEPH C. EVANISH rather, recreational in nature, contribu- SNPJ National President/CEO tions are not considered tax deductible. her sister, Rose Knezevic, would prepare 50 to 60 poticas, Before IMPERIAL, Pa. — For many years, We encourage Lodges, Federations, most of which were sent to relatives and friends across the SNPJ members have enjoyed the members, friends and other organi- country. These days, she mostly supervises her daughters unique and truly remarkable facility zations to contribute. Several have and granddaughters who are carrying on the tradition. that is the SNPJ Recreation Center. The already contributed. While we do Her family and friends wish her continued health and experiences and countless memories offer “Club Level” recognition, all happiness as she embarks on her second 100 years! that have been made there are treasured donations will be listed in Prosveta. submitted by Bro. Greg Ostanek (126) by thousands. The Recreation Center Donors at the following Club Levels is now more than 50 years old and, as will receive their name on a plaque in- with so many things, time, along with side the corresponding cabin: Bronze wear and tear, have taken their toll. Level, $1,000; Silver Level, $5,000; The large upper cabins, situated Gold Level, $10,000; and Platinum SNPJ Membership Anniversaries opposite the lake along Martin Road, Level, $25,000. September 2020 After are some of the first structures that Donation checks can be made pay- were built on the property. Cabins #1 able to “SNPJ.” Please indicate “Cabin 80-Year Members and #2 have already been completed. Renovation” in the memo area. Pro- Lodge Member The budgeted cost to complete one vide your name and address, and the 559 Helen V. Zacharski cabin was $28,000. There are a total acknowledgment name and address of 24 large cabins and 12 motel units if the donation is made in memory as part of this project. It will take a of someone. 70-Year Members significant amount of capital to finish Send your donation to Slovene Lodge Member Lodge Member this project, and will likely take years National Benefit Society, 247 West 106 William R. Logan 614 Alma I. Babuder to complete. The more donations we Allegheny Rd., Imperial, PA 15126. 225 Violet J. Pazzie 749 Charles R. Beam receive, the quicker we can complete All donations are greatly appreci- the project. Since this is not a cultural ated. Thank you in advance for your or educational (scholarship) cause, but support! 60-Year Members Lodge Member Lodge Member 2 Jean Lindeke 277 Anna J. Boano 2 Kenneth G. Videgar 518 Stanley Renko Rec Center Cabin Renovation Donations 2 Marilyn Cundiff 564 Roger J. Stone 8 Anthony F. Pishkur 584 Alfred L. Scheck for the month of July 2020 31 Philip O’Mahen 677 Jean M. DeRoche 53 Jon Vadnal 689 Helen Star Ken & Kim Zakraysek (174), Elton, Pa...... $100 Karen & Ken Pintar (6), Bridgeville, Pa...... $25 David & Peggy Cushman (138), Houston, Pa...... $25 87 Margaret M. Matas 721 Rudy Zetz In memory of Bob “Turk” Turcola In memory of Bob Turcola 106 Violet B. Stein 723 Roger A. Zorko Anna & John Schuhart, Midlothian, Va...... $50 David & Peggy Cushman (138), Houston, Pa...... $25 Amy D. Mavrich (138), Canonsburg, Pa...... $20 138 George M. Crawford 786 Angela M. Hannigan In memory of Bob Jergel In memory of Marlene Tkach In memory of Bob Turcola 142 Victoria L. Kurimski A01 Donna M. Phillips 174 Frank S. Hribar A01 Edward F. Koren 50-Year Members SNPJ Recommender Program Lodge Member Lodge Member 5 Catherine A. Straub 564 Thomas M. Kokuba 6 Kenneth F. Brobeck 576 Teresa L. Novak I would like to introduce 6 Joann A. Kulesa 576 Nancy J. Condit 31 Kathleen M. Kie 603 Mary Guimond ______87 Van D. Yasek 614 Linda M. Matas for SNPJ membership 89 Diane J. 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