Chicago Federation Welcomes Miss SNPJ 2020 SNPJ Fraternal Sympathies

Your for News prosvetaOfficial Publication of the Slovene National Benefit Society In This Issue YEAR CXII USPS: 448-080 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2019 ISSUE 9 ISSN: 1080-0263 Up-and-Coming Calendar of Events...... 2 Slovenia from the Source...... 3 PROSVETA Crossword Puzzle...... 4 Chicago Federation welcomes Miss SNPJ 2020 SNPJ Fraternal Sympathies...... 6 SNPJ Fraternal Honorees...... 7 by Tina Rigler (449) Federation Recording Secretary CHICAGO — On Aug. 18, the Chicago District Federation hosted its 10th annual SNPJ young adult briefly dinner dance at the Slovenian Catholic Center members greeted Miss SNPJ during her visit in Lemont, Ill. Members and friends from to Chicago. [From left] PROSVETA deadlines SNPJ Lodges 1, 2, 8, 449 and 559 gathered Meredith Maresh to enjoy good food, music and socializing. (449), Lanie Maresh moving to Mondays Federation President Edward Dabrowski (449), Robert Rigler (449) welcomed and thanked everyone who (449), Miss SNPJ 2020 IMPERIAL, Pa. — Starting with the came. He introduced the Federation officers Daniella VOLPE, October 2019 issue, the deadline for (449), in attendance: Vice President Vince Rigler, Justin Rigler submissions to PROSVETA will be Kaitlyn Chiappetta noon on Mondays as indicated on the SEE CHICAGO FEDERATION (559) and Mike publications calendar (see page 6) and in (559). ON PAGE 10 Chiappetta “The Deadline” notification below. The deadline dates for upcoming issues are announced in each issue. When submit- ting materials for publication, be sure to address all e-mail correspondence to [email protected]. And the winner is... Lodge 225 schedules The $100 winner of the second quarter drawing in the 2019 SNPJ Recommender Program is: next meeting for Sept. 8 , Lodge 6, Sygan, Pa. GIRARD, Kan. — Due to the fact that Laurie Lorenzato the Arma homecoming was held the week-

Congratulations, and thank you for participating! PERIODICAL MATERIAL end of Aug. 11, Lodge 225 will hold its next meeting Sunday, Sept. 8. All Lodge members are encouraged to attend. Linda Scales Lodge 225 Secretary/Treasurer

Mid-September meeting planned for Lodge 257 CLEVELAND — The next Lodge 257 meeting will be held Thursday, Sept. 19, starting at 6 p.m. at Brecksville Methodist Church, 65 Public Square in Brecksville, Ohio. A light meal will be served prior to the meeting. RUDY PIVIK Lodge 257

Lodge 723 filling officer Call for Candidates vacancy in September Photos submitted by Sis. Joann Krance (729) SNPJ Recreation FONTANA, Calif. — During the Lodge On The Road with the Westmoreland Federation 723 meeting being held Sept. 19, 2019, at Center Committee 6:30 p.m. at the Fontana Slovene Hall, we [Above] In July, a group of SNPJ members from Westmoreland County, Pa., paid a visit to the This announcement serves as a call to SNPJ Recreation Center to attend the 38th annual Slovenefest. will be holding nominations, election and all members interested in serving on the installation for the office of Lodge vice [Below] In August, Federation members took a trip to the Syria Shrine Center in Cheswick, Pa., SNPJ Recreation Center Committee. Two president, as well as one position on the to enjoy the food, music and festivities of the 77th American-Slovene Day. Both bus trips were sponsored by the Westmoreland County Federation of SNPJ Lodges. positions for terms of three years each will Fontana Slovene Hall Board of Directors. be filled during the Sept. 20, 2019, SNPJ PHYLLIS WOOD National Board meeting. Lodge 723 Secretary/Treasurer

• Mileage reimbursement will only be paid up to a 100-mile radius of the THE SNPJ Recreation Center DEADLINE • Compensation also includes a $50 per diem The next two PROSVETA issue dates are Oct. 1 and Nov. 1. All material must Resumes for these positions should be received by noon on Monday, Sept. be forwarded by Sept. 9, 2019, to: 16, for the Oct. 1 issue, and by Monday, Oct. 14, for the Nov. 1 issue. If you’re Slovene National concerned about making the deadline, Benefit Society send an e-mail to [email protected] Joseph C. Evanish or submit your material via the publica- National President/CEO tions area of our website, www.snpj.org. 247 West Allegheny Road Imperial, PA 15126 e-mail: [email protected]

2019 Young Adult projects serve local communities

by MEREDITH MARESH (449) and Lanie Maresh (449) CICERO, Ill. — SNPJ young adult members had an eventful conference the weekend of June 14-16. We opened the weekend with pizza and ice-breaker activities Friday evening, during which we learned participants came from near and far – from Pennsylvania to Chicago, even from New Mexico! It was great to see some new faces and some regular attendees returning this year. In total, we had 38 delegates and surrogate delegates participating. On Saturday, the young adults had the special opportunity to meet Consul General of the Republic of Slovenia Andrej Gregor Rode. He shared what services the consulate office in Cleveland provides, as well as some insight into his role as a diplomat. The young adults engaged in great conversation and asked some insightful questions of our special guest. • Mack A. Pintar The young adults also got to meet SNPJ National Sales Director David Ely. Born Feb. 16, 2019 David spoke about the cost of waiting to save for retirement. He demonstrated Sygan, Pa., Lodge 6 just how much more money can be saved by starting in our twenties rather than Sygan, Pa., Lodge 6 welcomes new member waiting until 30 or 40 years of age. He gave us background information on SNPJ Mack A. Pintar to the Society. Mack is the life insurance and annuity products. It was helpful to learn more about SNPJ son of Joshua (6) and Christiana Pintar; product options and to see how they can help us build a healthy financial future. grandson of Michael Pintar (6) and Colleen After the presentations, the group worked on two service projects: the Ronald Pintar, and Judy and the late Mack Goeglein; McDonald House packages and the Adopt-a-Highway roadside cleanup. We raised and great-grandson of Ruth (6) and the late approximately $2,000 in items ranging from household essentials to snacks to Delegates to the 2019 SNPJ Young Adult Conference filled baskets with goods totaling more than $2,000. The baskets Richard Pintar (6). We welcome Mack to SEE YOUNG ADULT CONFERENCE were donated to various Ronald McDonald Houses in Ohio, the SNPJ and extend our best wishes to ON PAGE 5 Pennsylvania and Illinois. his entire family. PROSVETA www.snpj.org • [email protected] 2 September 2, 2019 PROSVETA ENLIGHTENMENT Lodge 771 project helps the homeless and the environment (USPS 448-080) by CAROL PENWELL for deployed service members which tions. The care packages were then form a single long strand. We roll (ISSN 1080-0263) Lodge 771 Secretary/Treasurer was being sponsored by Centers For delivered to Centers For Hearing. A our plarn into a ball, then donate The Official Publication of the HILLSVILLE, Pa. — Following Hearing. Small containers of food big thank you to the members who it to a local church that is making Slovene National a discussion of activities we could and travel-size personal items were donated! mats for the homeless. We feel that participate in to help improve our among the donations collected. Lodge 771 members are now we are helping both the homeless Benefit Society surroundings held during the May 6 Since the project end date was making “plarn,” which is short for and the environment. 247 W. Allegheny Road Lodge 771 meeting, Lodge members July 31, the Lodge meeting date plastic yarn. Plarn is made by cut- I hope everyone has had a great Imperial, PA 15126-9774 decided to donate care packages for for August was moved to July 16 so ting plastic grocery bags into strips, summer, and will enjoy the weather Phone: (724) 695-1100 the Operation Care Package program we could assemble all of the dona- which are then strung together to and activities in the months to come. Toll-Free: 1-800-843-7675 (THE SNPJ) Fax: (724) 695-1555 e-mail: [email protected] website: www.snpj.org Conemaugh Fed hosting Editor: Jay Sedmak Associate Editor: annual honorees dinner Kimberly Winters Subscription rate is $8 per year for non-SNPJ by Evelyn Dimpfl (749) hope that each of you will give members in the United States (Fla. subscrib- Federation Secretary ers, please add 6 percent sales tax). Canadian consideration and will attend. and foreign subscriptions, $50 per year. JOHNSTOWN, Pa. — On Though many live at a great Advertising information available by writing Sunday, Sept. 29, members of distance and it would not be our office. Material concerning the official SNPJ Lodges affiliated with convenient for you to attend, workings of the Slovene National Benefit So- ciety is given publication priority. Unsolicited the Conemaugh Valley Federa- be assured that you will be manuscripts returned only if a self-addressed, tion who have attained 50, 60, recognized. stamped envelope is enclosed. 70 or 80 years of membership in Other family members are Postmaster: Send all address changes to: the Society in 2019 are invited welcome to attend. The cost of PROSVETA, 247 W. Allegheny Rd., to a dinner in their honor and the dinner is $20 per person, Imperial, PA 15126-9774 will be guests of the Federation. and tickets must be reserved (Published monthly) The dinner will be held and paid for prior to the event (Periodical postage paid at Imperial, Pa., at the Homestead Inn, 1939 date. No tickets will be avail- and additional mailing office.) [From left] Helper, Utah, Lodge 689 members RACQUEL DAVIS, TAMARA (KLARICH) Forest Hills Drive in Elton, able at the door. GRAY and LISA KLARICH-DAVIS were busy working as cashiers for Pa., and will begin at 2 p.m. We’re looking forward to SNPJ National Board the Utah Slovenian Day Picnic. Letters have been mailed to seeing many of you on Sept. the honoree members, and we 29 at 2 p.m. Executive Committee: National President/CEO Joseph C. Evanish Utah members celebrate at the National Secretary/COO Karen A. Pintar annual Slovenian Day Picnic Organizations benefit National Treasurer/CFO Robert J. Lawrence by GAYE BABCOCK SNPJ Lodge members, family, friends from Lodge 53 generosity Correspondence received at: Lodge 689 Secretary/Treasurer and the public enjoyed an afternoon visit- 247 West Allegheny Road HELPER, Utah — The 37th annual ing, catching up with old friends, dining on Imperial, PA 15126-9774 Utah Slovenian Day Picnic was held at the a variety of ethnic foods, and listening to Office hours are Monday -Thursday, 8 a.m. Slovenian Home in Spring Glen, Utah, on polka music. Attendees enjoyed a full menu to 5 p.m.; Fridays 7:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Aug. 4. Price, Utah, Lodge 757 Secretary of ethnic dishes and a delicious assortment Joanne Lessar chaired the event, assisted of traditional baked goods. Finance Committee: by members of Price Lodge 113 and Helper Lodge members baked hundreds of Robert Lawrence, Secretary Lodge 689. Hungarian cookies, potica loaves, and pans Joseph C. Evanish The first Utah picnic was held in 1981 of apple strudel. In addition, Lodge 757 at the Lagoon Amusement Park near Salt member John Ularich made hundreds of Roger C. Clifford, Chairman – 568 Lang Rd., Sewickley, PA 15143 Lake City. Since 1982 the picnic has been delicious klobase. All proceeds from food Kenneth Anderson – 2400 Derby Rd., held at the city park in Price. This year, the sales are donated to local charities and the Birmingham, MI 48009 Lodges decided to veer from tradition and SNPJ Scholarship Fund. Richard Hervol – 183 Wylie Ave., held the event in Spring Glen, a small com- The event was a success, and just think... Strabane, PA 15363 munity located between Price and Helper. it’s only 365 days until the next picnic!

Audit Committee: Stan Repos, Chairman – 1255 McCaslin Rd., Imperial, PA 15126

V i n c e n t B a s e l j – 1001 Grandview Ave., Photos submitted by Philip Hrvatin (5). Apt. 903, Bridgeville, PA 15017 With gratitude, the Slovene Home for the Aged and the 301 Cactus Rd., Joanna L. Baker – Slovenian Cultural Garden extend a thank you to SNPJ V Boj Gallup, NM 87301 Lodge 53 for the $5,000 donations made to each organization. [Above] SNPJ Lodge 53 President PAULINE BARBISH (left) Regional Vice Presidents: and Secretary MARTHA MEGLICH (right) with SHA Region 1: Kenneth J. Zakraysek – 106 Foundation member Al Klavora at the annual meeting of the Queens Row, P.O. Box 137, Elton, PA Slovene Home for the Aged held May 14. 15934 [Below] On July 10, Slovenian Cultural Garden Association Region 2: James L. Curl – 138 President Philip Hrvatin (5) accepted the donation from Barrington Dr., Oakdale, PA 15071 Lodge 53 members Martha Meglich (seated), Pauline (right) and (left). Region 3: Donald F. Srnick – 29254 Barbish Pat Gruden Chardon Rd., Willoughby Hills, OH 44092 Region 4: Tracey Anderson – 1014 Edgewood Dr., Royal Oak, MI 48067 The Utah Slovenian Day kitchen staff, [clockwise, from front left] Joanne Lessar R e g i o n 5 : J u s t i n a R i g l e r – 1116 Berkley (757), Jeannette Marasco (757), Trudy Bassett and Gustina Muncy, takes a Ln., Lemont, IL 60439 break after a busy day of cooking. Region 6: Fred Mlakar – 13592 Onkayha Cir., Irvine, CA 92620 SNPJ Recreation Center 270 Martin Road Enon Valley, PA 16120 (724) 336-5180 • fax (724) 336-6716 Toll-free: 1-877-767-5732 website: www.snpjrec.com e-mail: [email protected]

Have something for The Ularich family, [clockwise Up-and-Coming? from right] mom Delores Ularich with daughter Lodge/Organization T’Ann, and sons John and Tim, all members of Price, Utah, Lodge 757, came from near and far to celebrate their Type of Event Slovenian roots.

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If a concert or dance, who is performing? Up-and-Coming...

A look at events planned by the Slovene National Benefit Society Date • SEPT. 5...... Imperial, Pa., Lodge 106 bar bingo. • SEPT. 15...... Imperial, Pa., Lodge 106 Black & • OCT. 19-20...... SNPJ Fall Classic Bowling Time Early bird games start at 6:30 p.m., regu- Gold car cruise starting at noon. Food Tournament hosted by Imperial, Pa., lar games at 7. For details contact the will be available for purchase, and door Lodge 106. Bowling at Paradise Island Who to contact Lodge 106 clubroom at (724) 695-1411 prizes and a 50/50 drawing offered. For Bowl; entertainment in the Lodge 106 or e-mail [email protected]. more information contact the Lodge 106 clubroom. For more information con- • SEPT. 14...... Strabane, Pa., Lodge 138 hosts clubroom at (724) 695-1411 or e-mail tact Fraternal Director Kevin Richards Phone ( ) Polka Classics at the Lodge hall. Music [email protected]. at 1-800-843-7675 ext. 144 or e-mail performed from 6-10 p.m. [email protected]. Complete and return to: • SEPT. 15...... Westmoreland County (Pa.) Federa- • SEPT. 19...... Imperial, Pa., Lodge 106 bar bingo. PROSVETA tion Octoberfest at the Yukon Slovenian Early bird games start at 6:30 p.m., • DEC. 1 ...... Westmoreland County (Pa.) Fed- 247 W. Allegheny Road Hall, Yukon, Pa., 2-6 p.m. Entertainment regular games at 7. For details contact eration Holiday Dance at the Yukon Imperial, PA 15126-9774 features the Karl Lukitsch Band. Free the Lodge at (724) 695-1411 or e-mail e-mail: [email protected] Slovenian Hall, Yukon, Pa., 2-6 p.m. admission! [email protected]. Music by the Polka Classics. www.snpj.org • [email protected] PROSVETA September 2, 2019 3

production was launched in July, the Ljubljana the world’s company announced in a press release. fastest-warming city? from the Pivovarna Laško Union director source general Zooullis Mina highlighted the DENISE HERRON Ljubljana (STA) — Ljubljana, a SNPJ Marketing Department importance of this milestone for the city situated at the meeting point of two brewery’s development and business climate zones most affected by global of the Pletna Bled Boating Association, growth opportunities: “The production of warming, the northern Mediterranean there are currently 23 Pletna skippers. non-alcoholic Heineken beer in Slovenia region and the Alpine region, could The Pletnars initiated the process of is a sign of the Heineken group’s trust Life expectancy become the fastest-warming city in the entering this local tradition in Slovenia’s and demonstrates that Pivovarna Laško ecently, a listing was released ranking each coun- world, according to a projection made by register of intangible cultural heritage. Union has the necessary know-how, try by life expectancy. Of the top 50 countries, Crowther Lab, a Swiss institute. “Pletna activities and skills are special, skills and technology for producing beer the United States is surprisingly low on the list, at The projection indicates that tem- since those boats are representative of that meets the high quality standards.” Rnumber 34 with a life expectancy of 78.5. Sadly, our life peratures in the Slovenian capital in the Lake Bled. This is an activity that can Taking into account Slovenia’s strate- expectancy has declined, mainly due to substance abuse warmest month of the year will increase only be found here,” Pazlar said. The gic position within the Heineken group, and alcoholism. Another sad note is that the wealthy live by 8° Celsius by 2050, while the average Pletnars registered the Pletna trademark Mina added that Pivovarna Laško Union and name four years ago. longer than the poor because they can actually afford annual temperature would jump by 3.5°. planned to “increase non-alcoholic beer The study shows that Central Europe health care. production at the annual level to meet and the Balkans are expected to see the The SNPJ’s ancestral country of Slovenia ranks a little the growing demand in domestic and most notable rise in temperatures, so better, at number 27 with a life expectancy of 80.9. Slovenia foreign markets.” the climate in the region is expected to ranked as “the best place in Europe to raise a child,” due in The Slovenian company, known for resemble that of cities in Texas. Maribor competing in its breweries in Laško and Ljubljana, has large part to the fact that children’s health services are free. According to climatologist Aljoša South Korea’s ranking of number nine is attributed in part first Climate City Cup boosted its exports over the past three Slameršek, the Crowther Lab projections years, improving their product portfolio to the people enjoying the superfood Kimchi, and number are very similar to the forecasts the Slove- Maribor (STA) — Maribor, Slove- two Switzerland takes pleasure in the title of “happiest and penetrating new markets as part of the nian Environment Agency presented last nia’s second largest city, has joined the Heineken group. Since July, Slovenian- country.” The title of number one country with the high- year. “The estimate for the hottest month inaugural Climate City Cup, a global est life expectancy of 84.2 goes to Japan. The Japanese produced non-alcoholic Heineken beer in Ljubljana might be somewhat more competition in which cities and their resi- has been available in Croatia, Bosnia- have a diet rich in seafood, the public health care is for drastic, but not impossible,” Slameršek dents compete to make a positive change Herzegovina and Serbia. In August, the everyone, and children traditionally care for their parents told the press. “We must take into ac- against climate change. According to city brewery started supplying the product as they age, allowing them to grow old with less stress. count the climatology of cities, which authorities, “The goal is to encourage to Italy and Bulgaria as well. Everyone wants to live as long as possible and be as differs from the climatology of the wider people to measure environmental data, healthy as possible, but inevitably we all must consider our area. With a concentration of unnatural reconsider their conduct as individuals, eventual death. Maybe the Japanese have 5.7 more years surfaces, we get heat island effects in the and make a positive contribution to life to prepare than those in the United States, but ultimately cities,” he explained. in their city.” we all need to plan for the future of our survivors. Ljubljana is expected to see the big- The competition, which is running Slovenia’s first alpine Right now is the time to prepare since none of us know if gest rise in average summer month tem- from July 18 through Nov. 18, includes th we will live to our life expectancy, surpass the average, or peratures among all 520 cities included the cities of Vienna, Singapore, Geneva, hut celebrates 125 year only make it part of the way. And life insurance is the best in the Crowther Lab survey. A quarter New Delhi and Zurich. The awards will Bohinj (STA) — On July 14, Slo- vehicle to use to prepare for the unknown. Where else can of the cities are projected to see drastic be presented at the UN climate change venian mountaineers marked the 125th you find a vehicle that will give you a return, for example, changes. According to the projections, conference scheduled in December. anniversary of the Orožnova Koča, the of $50,000 for an investment of a fraction of that amount? in 2050 the weather in Ljubljana will The Climate City Cup is an op- first hut built by the Slovenian Alpine You don’t have to wait until you have a large amount of resemble that of Virginia Beach, Va. portunity for individuals worldwide to Association. Located in a pasture on the savings to feel that your family’s future is secure. Just by The Slovenian capital would be af- collectively fight climate change on the mountains overlooking Lake Bohinj, the making affordable monthly payments, you can have the fected by global warming so severely city level without waiting for regulatory hut contributed to the rise of Slovenia’s peace of mind that your family will not face financial hard- because Slovenia is the meeting point pressure. The cities involved are compet- national awareness and is considered a ship upon your death. of two climate zones that are most af- ing in five categories: emissions, mobil- milestone in the development of Slove- SNPJ has a variety of life insurance plans, both term fected by global warming. “This means ity, energy consumption, sustainability nian mountaineering. and permament, that can fit your every need. Call your more rain, more dry spells, and an and circularity. “The end of the 19th century marked local agent, Lodge secretary or the SNPJ Home Office to above-average increase in temperatures,” With the help of city residents, data the time when a battle for supremacy was find out more about our policies and to receive a personal Slameršek said, adding that “as many as will collected through measurements, being fought in the Slovenian mountains, premium quote. We can help relieve a little three long heat waves per summer would upon which potential improvements with Austrian and German alpine asso- stress in your life so that you might be able become commonplace, with tempera- would be considered and measures ciations trying to claim the mountains as to add a few years to your life expectancy. tures exceeding 40° Celsius (104°F).” adopted. Cyclists, for example, will re- well,” the current vice president of the Crowther Lab made its projections port on how they completed their daily Alpine Association, Martin Šolar, told Don’t just • Thought for the Month — based on the assumption that countries commute. In the emissions discipline, the press prior to the anniversary event. count your years, make your years will not implement the Paris Agreement participants can order a free sensor to “Slovenians did not cave in, and our count. (Paris climate deal) in full, and climatolo- measure air quality in their gardens or George Meredith response was to establish the Slovenian gists stress that such scenarios could still on their balconies. Alpine Association, and shortly af be avoided with immediate and radical The data will then be converted to terward build the first hut,” Šolar said. action. “The bad news is that Slovenia graphics and transposed into rankings. That first hut was named for the associa- cannot affect climate change one bit by The public will thus receive maps and tion’s first president, Fran Orožen. reducing its emissions. We are mainly data concerning the current state of the Šolar believes that the location for the SNPJ Loyalty Annuities dependant on the European climate environment worldwide. hut, at the altitude of 1,300 meters (4,265 Your loyalty with SNPJ is now being rewarded! policy,” Slameršek said. feet) under the Črna Prst mountain, was Contact the SNPJ Home Office at 1-800-843-7675 likely selected because there were no and open your new SNPJ Loyalty Annuity TODAY! foreign huts nearby. 4.0% Loyalty 8 Annuity 3.5% Loyalty 5 Annuity Shortly after deciding to build Orož- Ljubljana marshes pile nova Koča, the association founders 8-year surrender period 5-year surrender period Pletna boats now part decided to build a second hut in the 4.0% first-year guarantee rate 3.5% first-year guarantee rate dwellings get a facelift for conversions of existing for conversions of existing of the cultural heritage Kamnik-Savinja Alps. About a month SNPJ annuities SNPJ annuities Ljubljana (STA) — In late July, a after completing the Orožnova Koča hut 3.75% first-year guarantee rate 3.25% first-year guarantee rate Bled (STA) — The Slovenian Culture project titled the Interpretation of Biodi- in mid-July 1894, the Kocbek hut, named for new money for new money Ministry recently added a number of versity and Heritage of Pile Dwellings in for mountaineering pioneer Fran Kocbek, 3.0% in years two through eight 2.75% in year two and after activities and characteristics to the Slove- the Ljubljana Marshes was approved for was completed on the Korošica pasture. 2.75% in year nine and after nian intangible cultural heritage register, funding by the Slovenian government. The Orožnova Koča hut burned down * No fees attached to either Loyalty Annuity including the construction and and row- The EU-backed project will celebrate during WWII for unknown reasons * Rates not guaranteed after the first year ing of Pletna boats on Lake Bled, mobile prehistoric life in the wetlands south and wasn’t rebuilt until 2004. In recent * 2.0% guaranteed minimum beekeeping, and the Prekmurje dialect. of Ljubljana with the addition of an years the hut has been open year round, * IRAs/Roth IRA /non-qualified eligible The building and handling Pletna interpretation center, a reconstructed becoming a popular alpine destination Slovene National Benefit Society boats is a skill passed down from one pile dwelling and a connecting pathway. not only in the summer, but in the winter 247 West Allegheny Road • Imperial, PA • 15126 generation to the next and an established The Government Office for Develop- months as well. 1-800-843-7675 • www.snpj.org local tradition popular among visitors to ment and EU Cohesion Policy confirmed The anniversary celebration offered a the Bled lakeside resort. that EUR 2.3 million ($2.5 million) has variety of guided hikes setting off from Bled island has been a pilgrimage been earmarked in support of the project, several points and leading to the hut. site since the 12th century, with locals of which nearly EUR 1.3 million ($1.4 setting up piers and transporting people million) will come from the European to the island. Even back then they used Regional Development Fund. boats they built themselves. In the 18th Several partners, including the Ig century, Habsburg ruler Maria Theresa municipality and the Research Center Conquering Mt. Triglav, granted local farmers the right to conduct of the Slovenian Academy of Sciences aided by virtual reality lake transportation as a source of extra and Arts, will join the project. money. In 1875, the remains of a lake Mojstrana (STA) — Ill-shod The SNPJ Farm This typical Bled activity has been settlement with homes built on wooden tourists attempting to scale Mt. Triglav, sustained due to the development of platforms and piles driven in the soggy Slovenia’s highest peak, are a major 2019 Dance Schedule tourism, although the shape of the Plet ground south of Ljubljana were dis- headache for mountain rescuers, but SNPJ Farm, 10946 Heath Road, Kirtland, Ohio na boat has changing over time. The covered. The settlement dates back to the Slovenian Alpine Museum is mak- off Chardon Road (Route 6), three miles east of Route 306 current form was designed by locals at approximately 3,900 BC. ing sure these novices can do just that the turn of the 19th century, based on A key objective of the project is to For information phone (440) 256-3423 or (440) 461-6476 – safely, with the help of virtual reality. similar boats that were used on Central raise awareness of the importance of pre- The museum, which is celebrating its European lakes. After World War I, an serving the biodiversity of the Ljubljana 10th anniversary this year, boasts a new Sept. 2 Holiday Dance 1 to 7 awning was added to the boats to shelter Marshes, protected under the Natura addition to its state-of-the-art collection, Eddie Rodick and Frank Stanger bands visitors from the sun and rain. 2000 Program, government representa- providing a magical, 3D experience of Sept. 8 SNPJ Farm Ladies Auxiliary Picnic 3 to 7 The Pletna boats were once shorter, tives pointed out. descending Mt. Triglav. Jeff Pecon Orchestra but today the eight-meter (26-foot) vessel Visitors – whether in flip-flops or can transport up to 18 passengers. While whatever their preferred choice of Sept. 11 Polka Hall of Fame Picnic noon to 8 standing, the boat’s skipper, known as a footwear may be – are now able to use Slovenian Sausage Festival “Pletnar,” rows and steers the boat with a virtual reality zipline to descend the Sept. 15 Eddie Rodick: 50 Years of Music 1 to 8 two oars, the length of which amounts Slovenia brewing a 2,864-meter (9,396-foot) mountain and Eddie Rodick, Don Wojtila, Frank Stanger, to three meters (nearly 10 feet). non-alcoholic Heineken land in front of the museum. They simply Klancnik & Friends, Ron Likovic Only a few master craftsmen from buckle a safety belt, sit down, put on the Sept. 22 Friends of the Farm Picnic 3 to 7 Bled still build Pletna boats, and every Ljubljana (STA) — Pivovarna 3D goggles and start their journey down Frank Moravcik Band one of these vessels is an original. The Laško Union, the Slovenian subsidiary the mountain. Sept. 29 Slovenian Grape Festival 2:45 to 7 lifespan for the boats can reach 50 years of Dutch brewer Heineken, got the green During their few-minutes “hike,” Joey Tomsick Orchestra if they are regularly maintained. light in July to start brewing and bot- visitors are able to do a 360-degree spin According to the Culture Ministry, tling non-alcoholic Heineken beer. The and admire the neighboring mountains Oct. 6 Pancake & Sausage Polka Brunch 10 to 1 Pletna transportation is key to preserv- project will consolidate the Slovenian and valleys while eagles pass them by. Kathy Hlad ing the local environment and the fragile company’s role as one of the major ex- The zipline descent is included in Lake Bled ecosystem. Apart from that, porters within the Dutch group. the museum admission, and to date has Gates open at 1 p.m. Dinners served every Sunday the construction and handling of the The first batch of zero-alcohol received a positive response. starting at 2 p.m. Sunday music and dancing from 3 to boats has become the local community’s Heineken beer produced in Slovenia The articles comprising this feature have been 7 p.m. Sunday picnic admission is $8 per person. Rent trademark and part of its identity. proved satisfactory in May, meeting all of reprinted with permission from the Slovenian the SNPJ Farm for your special functions. For additional According to Gregor Pazlar, the head Heineken’s global requirements. Regular Press Agency (STA). information visit www.snpjfarmkirtland.com. PROSVETA www.snpj.org • [email protected] 4 September 2, 2019 Recognition in store for Lodge 749 honorees by Evelyn Dimpfl members of the Lodges Glovach, Robert Walker, Homestead Inn, 1939 Forest Lodge 749 Secretary within the Federation who Daniel E. Setinsek, Robert Hill Drive in Elton, Pa., be- JOHNSTOWN, Pa. — To have attained this status in J. Dezelon, Karen Mercer, ginning at 2 p.m. This event those members of Lodge 2019 are also invited. Margaret Crist, Albert Pri- will feature musical entertain- 749 in Johnstown who have Those from Lodge 749 mavera, Joseph Vasilko and ment, a dessert buffet and a attained 50, 60, 70 or 80 years who have reached any of Richard Zvanut. short program. The dinner is of membership in the SNPJ, these SNPJ membership Congratulations to all of free for the honorees. be on the lookout for an invi- milestones include Richard you! We thank you for your Any guests are welcome to tation to attend a dinner that Mostoller, Rosemarie Leb- loyal membership for all of attend by purchasing tickets will be held in your honor. ert, James Mihelcic, George these years. I know that many at $20 each. Tickets must be Perhaps you have already Androkovitch, Frank Haines, of you live at a distance and purchased in advance. Com- received the invitation; I hope William Kovacic, Ethel Mey- it may not be convenient for plete details are in the letter you will give consideration ers, Antoinette M. Grabusnik, you to attend, but you will sent to you. to attending. The dinner is Thomas Leddy, Beverly Jane surely be recognized. I’m looking forward to hosted by the Conemaugh Benford, Jane E. Follmar, The dinner will be held seeing many of you on Sun- Young adult members JACOB FAJNOR and ELLIE KOCI Valley Federation, and all Joseph Polantz, Frank L. Sunday, Sept. 29, at the day, Sept. 29! enjoying the picnic held in celebration of the 20th anniversary of SNPJ Orange Coast Lodge 786. July picnic marks the W. Pa. Fed hosting meet and greet in October by Sharon Ujcich (665) activities planned by the names and faces now taking Come join us on Saturday, th Federation Secretary Slovene Federation of SNPJ leadership positions. Hoping Oct. 5 in Imperial. We look 20 year for Lodge 786 Pittsburgh — The long Lodges of Western Pennsyl- to meet you, this luncheon forward to receiving your weekend of Labor Day is vania is moving indoors for will lend to the bonds of RSVP! by JEAN KOCI also provided. Of course, on here, and summer fun will a “Meet & Greet Luncheon” fraternalism, friendships and On another note, congratu- Lodge 786 Secretary/Treasurer a summer day water was the soon transition to the autumn on Saturday, Oct. 5. The lun- contacts, and serve as a means lations to SNPJ on 80 years ORANGE COUNTY, Ca- favored drink! season later this month. As cheon will take place at the to become familiar with the of Labor Day weekend fun lif. — Orange Coast Lodge Our guests traveled from they say in Slovenian, “Kam Imperial Hall, home of SNPJ role of the Federation in your and fraternalism. Memories 786 hosted a very enjoyable San Diego, Sierra Madre and le čas beži?” (where is the Lodge 106 in Imperial, Pa. SNPJ region. are many of the bygone years summer picnic on July 21 at inland locations, as well as the time going?). Summer sure Lodges in the Slovene Affiliated Lodges have that were the best! Have a safe the Rancho Niguel Recreation beach cities, but no one com- flew by! The good news is Federation of Western Penn- been sent invitations invit- weekend and enjoy these last Center in Laguna Niguel, Calif. plained about the distance since the change of seasons brings sylvania are spread over ing Lodge officers to the days of summer. More than 40 members and it was a beautiful day in Laguna a variety of new activities. many miles, and the passing luncheon. Remember, the Until we meet again in guests were in attendance, in- Niguel with ocean breezes, a One of the upcoming years have seen many new deadline to reply is Sept. 20. these pages of PROSVETA... cluding a nice group of children very nice club house, and the and several entire families of beautiful picnic grounds as- multiple generations. sociated with the center. The picnic also marked the The next Lodge 786 meet- 20th anniversary of Lodge 786, ing will be held Sunday, Sept. Work on your so special Slovenian wine was 22, starting at noon in San Juan featured, along with a delicious Capistrano at the home of Lina variety of meats on the grill. and Tony Saltikov. Notices Slovenian skills Ken Koci was the grill master with details will be sent via the and did a fine job, along with mail or e-mail. We hope you Tony Saltikov. Thanks, guys, will attend. in St. Vitus class for a superb job! Submitted by Lots of side dishes and des- Lillian Centa (158) serts were also a hit. Thanks to CLEVELAND — Classes will begin all for coming, and for bringing Saturday, Sept. 14, for the St. Vitus Adult plenty of goodies to share. Slovenian School 2019-2020 school year. This park is really a nice Classes are scheduled two Saturdays place to gather, with lots of a month from 9:15 to 11:45 a.m. and will room for the kids to run and continue through May 16, 2020, at St. play, as well as playground Martin de Porres High School (formerly, equipment and several swim- St. Vitus School), 6111 Lausche Ave. in ming pools designed for all Cleveland. Three levels of classes are ages and levels of ability. Quite A Day On the Links offered: beginning, intermediate and a few of the adults even took advanced. The 2019 SNPJ Trailer Court golf outing was played July 20 at Grassy Lane Golf advantage of the pools. For information and enrollment, con- Fred Mlakar conducted the Course in Darlington, Pa., with a total of 35 participants. The SNPJ Trailer Court Association congratulates the winners of this blind-draw team event: Bob Russ tact Lillian at (216) 860-1131 or e-mail wine-tasting, presenting 12 (158), Tina Seifert (643), R.J. Likovic (576) and Lisa Brand (6). [email protected]. different Slovenian wines that When he wasn’t conducting we obtained from Emil Gaspari the wine tasting, the talented of Tri-Wines in New York. A FRED MLAKAR performed variety of other beverages were on the button box. Loyalites planning early for the holiday season by Daniella Volpe all the way back to July, Dan Minello Loyalites Christmas party is scheduled Lodge 158 celebrated on July 30. Sorry we missed Sunday, Dec. 15, at Recher Hall in Euclid. EUCLID, Ohio — Hello, everyone, it. We had a few birthday celebrants in The party will include food, music, and a happy almost-fall to you all. We August: Fran Gaudio on Aug. 15, Billy gifts, and a visit from the big man himself Loyalites had an exciting summer, and Frank on Aug. 18, Tommy Zivkovich on so the kids can get their Christmas wishes we plan to keep the excitement going into Aug. 19, and Karen O’Donnell on Aug. in just before the big day. And if that isn’t the colder months of the year. 21. Looking ahead to September, Kathy exciting enough, we’ll also welcome Kris But first we have some things to Gilles will celebrate on Sept. 16. Kringle’s good friend Jungle Terry. celebrate. The first is the addition of Happy birthday to everyone! We More details will follow and we’ll be a soon-to-be new Loyalites member. hope you celebrated with lots of friends sending out the forms soon, so be on the Carter James Elam was born to longtime and family. lookout for those. But for now, just be member Rachel Elam and her wife, Do you hear that? The faint sound of sure to mark the date on your calendar Nicole Elam, on May 28, 2019. Carter jingle bells off in the distance? As much – the holidays will be here before you came into the world at a whopping 6 as we don’t want to think about Christmas know it! pounds, 12 ounces. anytime soon (even though the commer- As always, we extend our thoughts and A three-generation family in attendance at the Lodge 786 We also have some birthdays to recog- cials will start just after Labor Day), we prayers to all of our ailing members and picnic: Joan Shah, Winston Ruper and Joan Ruper. nize, both belated and upcoming. Looking figured we’d let you know now that the their families during this difficult time.

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F in FBI run in the Oct. 1 issue. www.snpj.org • [email protected] PROSVETA September 2, 2019 5 You’re the judge at the SNPJ Farm Sausage Festival by JOE VALENCIC (5) Bring your own squeeze box and refreshments from vendors 10946 Heath Road in Kirtland, Cleveland-Style Polka Hall of Fame and join a jam session. and in the kitchen. Pick up a off Chardon Road (Route 6), KIRTLAND, Ohio — Polka You can sample sausages CD or souvenir T-shirt at the three miles east of Route 306 your calories away at the 16th from each vendor and then Polka Pop-Up Shop. and six miles west of Ohio annual Slovenian Sausage pick your winner. Prizes Performers will include Route 44. Advance tickets are Festival, hosted by the National will be awarded for People’s Canada’s Polka King Walter $10 each and are available at Cleveland-Style Polka Hall of Choice and the juried Best Ostanek, Rob DeBlander, Joe the Polka Hall of Fame, 605 Fame. Polka bands and sausage of Fest categories. The top Godina, Ron Likovic, Frank East 222nd St. in Euclid, Ohio. makers will tempt you with sausage maker will supply the Stanger, Anthony Culkar, Tickets at the door are $12; seven hours of dining and Thanksgiving Polka Weekend Patty C & The Guys, the Fair- those under 18 are admitted dancing, from 1 to 8 p.m., on at the Cleveland Marriott. The port Jammers, and a special free. For tickets, contact the Wednesday, Sept. 11. More winners will be presented at 6 Polka Hall of Fame all-star Polka Hall of Fame at (216) than 50 accordionists and musi- p.m. Choose from an assort- orchestra. 261-FAME or visit online at cians are scheduled to appear. ment of side dishes, desserts The SNPJ Farm is located at www.polkafame.com. Beaverdale friends back at the Farm for 31st reunion by LEE JACKOPIN Jim Ilersich had to arrive Slavija Lodge 1 youth members PENELOPE [left] and Lodge 355 Secretary/Treasurer at 3 a.m. to claim a pavilion ALEXANDRIA [right] HERNANDEZ had the opportunity KIRTLAND, Ohio — People for the reunion. In 1990, Jim to meet Miss SNPJ 2020 DANIELLA VOLPE during her whose roots are in Beaverdale, suggested holding the reunion recent visit to Chicago. The girls are the granddaughters of late SNPJ National President Edward Hribar. Pa., and the small coal-mining at the SNPJ Farm. The com- towns of Cambria County, Pa., mittee agreed and decided to held their 31st consecutive an- always host the Beaverdale nual reunion during the SNPJ Reunion at the SNPJ Farm on Summer travels keep Lodge 126 picnic dance at the last Sunday of June during the SNPJ Farm in Kirtland on the picnic hosted by one of the June 30. Cleveland SNPJ Lodges. Miss SNPJ 2020 busy The reunions started after Registered attendees at the World War II, probably at 2019 reunion included Phil It was an enjoyable afternoon for those attending the 31st by Daniella Volpe (158) Lodge 138, Lodge 5, Lodge local farms, but eventually and Jackie Berkeimer; Mike Beaverdale Reunion at the SNPJ Farm on June 30. Miss SNPJ 2020 604, and the Chicago District taking place at the original and Carol Greb; Lee Jackopin possible that some don’t attend polkas for dancing and listen- EUCLID, Ohio — Well, Federation. I had a wonderful Geauga Lake Park when a and Ernie Kehn, who are the because they feel they won’t ing. Many thanks to Lodge 126 all I can say is that the last time at every single event, busload of relatives would cousins of Jim and Bill Ilersich; know anyone, but attendees and all the Lodges that host two months have been full whether I was watching the arrive from Pennsylvania. Bill Bartos and Doss Dezelon; always find commonalities – picnics at the Farm during the of excitement. Since being ducks race, listening to good Those reunions stopped in Eileen (Vasilko) Markusic, friends, relatives, where they summer picnic season! crowned Miss SNPJ 2020 in music, or even being shown the mid-1960s, but in 1989 a Greg Vasilko and Ted Vasilko; lived, where they went to We plan to host the 32nd July, I have been greeted with around a city I’ve never vis- Beaverdale Reunion Commit- Ed and Henrietta Snyder, school and so forth. There’s consecutive annual Beaver- nothing but lots of smiles and ited before! tee was formed. The original Michelle Snyder-Willis and just something very unique dale Reunion next year, same congratulatory introductions. None of this would be committee consisted of the Michael Willis; and Luba about our time growing up in place, same day (“Beaverdale” I’ve been enjoying every possible without SNPJ and late Jim Ilersich (5), Joe and (Zganjer) Zaremba, Anita those coal-mining towns. is a catch-all name for all the single moment, and I cannot the members, like all of Joan (Hrebar) Goletz, Bill and Zaremba and son Kiran, Anna Before the group photo at small coal-mining towns in thank everyone enough for you who are so involved, so Lee Hynds, Irene (Sustarsic) Marie (Zganjer-Mikoch) Egan, the balina courts, we observed Cambria County). Please pass making this time so special thank you. Kelly, Lynn Robinson, Elsie Alan Zaremba and Jeanette a moment of remembrance for the word to your relatives already. Here’s to the fun I’ve (Niznik) Rubal, and Bill Il- (Zaremba) Mucha, who drove our many deceased relatives and friends. This reunion is a I want to thank all of the already had, to the amazing ersich (603). They succeeded over from Ebensburg. and friends. chance to renew friendships Lodges who have invited me memories I’ve made, and to in hosting a Beaverdale/Dunlo Most of our group congre- Lodge 126 served good and remember relatives, good to take part in their events and many more to come through- Reunion at Strawberry Lane gated at the outdoor picnic Slovenian-style dinners, sand- times and events. celebrations so far, including out the coming year! Metropark in Willoughby tables to reminisce and meet wiches and beverages, includ- We look forward to a good Hills, Ohio, in the spring and new friends. Some even came ing Slovenian beer and sau- gathering next year. For more fall of 1989 with 168 and 122 in honor of their parents who sages. The Don Wojtila Band information contact Lee Jacko- attendees, respectively. were from Pennsylvania. It’s played wonderful Slovenian pin at (440) 943-3170. Official Proceedings Minutes of the Executive Committee Meeting June 12, 2019 2019 YAC provides for Ronald McDonald Houses The meeting was called to order at 2 p.m. by President Evanish YOUNG ADULT CONFERENCE nois. For the roadside cleanup portunity to learn how to make end for the young adults, and with Sis. Pintar and Bro. Lawrence in attendance. FROM PAGE 1 project, SNPJ is approaching apple strudel. SNPJ Heritage a lot was accomplished! As The minutes from the April 9, 2019, meeting were read and help families during their their 10th year of participat- Center Committee member always, it’s great to reconnect approved. stay at the Ronald McDonald ing in the Adopt-A-Highway Tracey Belle demonstrated with our SNPJ brothers and House. We also made hand- program. how to make strudel in the sisters over the weekend. Next President Evanish reported on the Spring Symposium hosted by made cards that included A big thank you to the young dorm area of the SNPJ Trailer year will be a work weekend, the American Fraternal Alliance, and the Pennsylvania Fraternal Target gift cards. Alliance board meeting and Legislative Luncheon he attended. adults who helped on both Court. The young adults really during which 2020 chairman After the conference, of these great causes at this appreciated both the class on Robbie Rockwell (138) will Approved the SNPJ Heritage Center Committee guidelines. young adults took the over- year’s conference. Truly, both how to make this traditional keep the young adults engaged Held a conference call with the Society actuary on reinsurance flowing baskets to their local projects made a huge impact on dessert and the opportunity in service projects. We look rates; discussed term premium under the new 2017 CSO tables. Ronald McDonald House. their respective communities. to try their creations later that forward to next year’s confer- Approved a donation in the amount of $100 payable to the West- This project helped families The young adults had a spe- evening at the picnic. ence and all the events he’ll moreland County Federation for their “Pretty In Pink” fund-raiser. in Ohio, Pennsylvania and Illi- cial treat this year with the op- This was a successful week- have in store for us. Approved a donation in the amount of $100 to the SNPJ Young Adult Conference to go toward the purchase of items for the Ronald McDonald Houses. The meeting was adjourned at 4:25 p.m.

JOSEPH C. EVANISH KAREN A. PINTAR National President/CEO National Secretary/COO Minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting held April 25, 2019, at the SNPJ Home Office, Imperial, Pa. The meeting was called to order at 2:30 p.m. by On a conference call meeting on Jan. 8, 2019, review by Liz Kleinerman. Important figures to consider... Chairman Clifford with Brothers Anderson and for the purpose of electing the Finance Com- The committee reviewed portfolio performance, Hervol joining by teleconference, and Brothers mittee Chairman, the committee elected Roger outlook and strategy, and compliance issues. ... people who would purchase more Evanish and Lawrence in attendance. Clifford on a motion by Bro. Hervol, seconded 29% The committee thanked the Wellington repre- life insurance if they were asked by Bro. Anderson. A motion was made by Bro. Hervol, seconded sentatives for the presentation and ended the 62%... people who own coverage, but don’t by Bro. Anderson, to approve the minutes of Reviewed the portfolio and transactions for phone conference at 3:15 p.m. know what they have or why they have it the Feb. 13, 2019, meeting. Motion approved. the period. The next meeting will be held Thursday, July Joined by phone conference at 2:45 p.m. with 25, 2019, at 2 p.m. 82%... people who are under-insured A motion was made by Bro. Anderson, seconded by Bro. Evanish, to approve the sec- Wellington Management Company representa- Motion to adjourn at 3:25 p.m. by Bro. Hervol, retary’s (National Treasurer’s) report of bond tives Courtney Madden, Liz Kleinerman and seconded by Bro. Anderson. Motion approved. ! If your coverage is over 5 years old purchases and disposals for the first quarter Abigail Clare. ROGER C. CLIFFORD Robert J. Lawrence contact SNPJ for a policy review. 2019. Motion approved. 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Make checks payable to SNPJ. Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery. ROBERT J. LAWRENCE Secretary, Finance Committee PROSVETA www.snpj.org • [email protected] 6 September 2, 2019 SNPJ fraternal sympathies Madelon of Lancaster, Pa. She love of her life, John “Pat” extend our sympathies to Sis. son, Stephen (Dana) Savage is also survived by a sister, Lil- Enlow, and they remained mar- Helay’s family, relatives and of Clarksville; his grandsons, lian Hinderliter of Portage, Pa.; ried for 58 years. In addition to friends on their loss. Cameron Palmer and Stephen a brother, James (Elizabeth) of her husband Pat, she is survived Mason Savage; a sister, Marie Edison, N.J.; and a sister-in- by her daughter, Melissa (Joe) (Joseph) Belsky of Medina, law, Janet (Robert) of Sidman; Germovsek of Greensburg; Bro. Louis S. Savage Ohio; three sisters-in-law, as well as many dear nieces two grandchildren, Patrick and Sharon Savage, Stephanie and nephews. Keeley Germovsek; a brother, • Lodge 729 • (Bruce) Grandel and Ludmilla In addition to her parents, Edward (Judy) Green; and YUKON, Pa. — The members Caro; and several nieces and she was preceded in death by numerous nieces and nephews. of Lodge 729 sadly announce nephews. siblings George (Mary), Sally Private entombment was in the July 25, 2019, passing of In addition to his wife and (John Barr), Agnes (Charles the National Cemetery of the Bro. Louis “Sam” Savage, 77, parents, he was preceded in Gelles), Anna (Tom Jahoda), Alleghenies, Cecil Twp., Pa. of Clarksville, Pa., in Donnell death by a brother, Nick Sav- Elizabeth (George Vasas), On behalf of the members House, Washington, Pa. He age, and a nephew, Jeffrey Edward (Katherine), Doro- of Lodge 223 and the Slovene was a 60-year SNPJ member. Savage. Sis. MARION LaPOINTE (190) thy (James Wingard), Evan, National Benefit Society, we Sis. LAURA R. HELAY (138) Bro. Savage was born July 1, A blessing service for Bro. Evonne and Robert. extend our sympathies to Sis. 1942, in Pitt Gas, Pa., a son of Savage was held July 29 in Sis. Marion LaPointe A Mass of Christian Buri- Enlow’s family, relatives and Sis. Laura R. Helay the late Nickolas and Frances Behm Funeral Home, Jef- • Lodge 190 • al was celebrated for Sis. friends on their loss. • Lodge 138 • Gorick Savage. He was self- ferson, Pa., officiated by Fr. LaPointe on Jan. 22 at Saints employed in construction and J. Francis Frazier. Interment ST. MICHAEL, Pa. — The Simon and Jude Church. STRABANE, Pa. — The He- excavating for many years as followed in Greene County LaPointe family and the mem- On behalf of the members Bro. Carl A. Cigana lay family and the members of S&T Excavating. Memorial Park, Morgan bers of Lodge 190 sadly report of Lodge 190 and the Slovene Lodge 138 sadly report the July On Sept. 18, 1973, he mar- Twp., Pa. the Jan. 17, 2019, passing of Sis. National Benefit Society, we • Lodge 138 • 22, 2019, passing of Sis. Laura ried the former JoAnn M. Caro. On behalf of the members Marion “Molly” LaPointe, 86, offer our condolences to Sis. STRABANE, Pa. — The R. Helay, 61, of Canonsburg, She preceded him in death on of Lodge 729 and the Slovene of Scott Twp., Pa., surrounded LaPointe’s family, relatives and members of Lodge 138 sadly Pa., in Bridgeville Rehabilita- Oct. 21, 2009. National Benefit Society, we by her devoted family. friends on their loss. report the July 11, 2019, passing tion and Care Center. Surviving are his daughter, offer our condolences to Bro. Sis. LaPointe was born of Bro. Carl A. “Bo” Cigana, Sis. Helay was born Oct. Jody Savage (Keith) Palmer Savage’s family, relatives and Nov. 8, 1932, in Sidman, Pa., 86, of Muse, Pa. 16, 1957, in Canonsburg, the of Deemston Borough, Pa.; a friends on their loss. the 10th of 13 children and the Sis. Lorraine M. Enlow Bro. Cigana was born daughter of Herman R. Helay youngest daughter of Evan and March 26, 1933, in Houston, and the late Lillian R. Drake Antonia “Mary” (Opalicki) • Lodge 223 • Pa., a son of the late Angelo Helay. She was a lifelong Yakicic, Croatian immigrants. GREENSBURG, Pa. — The and Dana Bruno Cigana. He member of SNPJ Lodge 138 A proud coal miner’s daugh- members of Lodge 223 sadly worked for Hankinson Corpo- in Strabane. SNPJ Crossword ter, Molly was an honors gradu- report the July 10, 2019, pass- ration in Canonsburg, Pa., retir- Laura graduated from Can- SUMMER FUN (#0819) solution ate of Adams Township High ing of Sis. Lorraine M. Enlow, ing after 30 years of service. on-McMillan High School in School where, as valedictorian, 84, of Greensburg, formerly of His passion for family and 1975. She was also a graduate she received a full scholarship Canonsburg, Pa., and Venice, friends allowed him to enjoy of Penn Commercial Busi- to the University of Pittsburgh. Fla., in her home with her lov- constant company at his home, ness College in 1978 and then Instead, she opted to work in ing husband by her side. as well as many trips to the attended Washington & Jef- Washington, D.C., as an execu- Sis. Enlow was born Sept. ocean and to Geneva on the ferson College in Washington, tive secretary to provide sup- 22, 1934, in Canonsburg, Lake. Besides swimming and Pa. She was employed for more port for her widowed mother. daughter of the late Clarence exercising, he enjoyed polka than 20 years at St. Clair Hos- An incredibly balanced and Rosella Radosy Green. dancing. His many friends pital as an EEG technician, as and loving individual, Sis. She worked at the RCA facil- from the Muse Italian Club well as Washington Hospital LaPointe treasured being a ity in Meadowlands, Pa., and shared his interest in great and Canonsburg Hospital. wife and mother, and was the later Gibbsboro, N.J., retiring conversation and fun. A second During her career in the ultimate homemaker. No mat- after 27 years of service as nickname was “Smiley” to medical field, she was a - Tu ter what she did, she poured an administrative assistant to all who knew him, due to his mor Registrar for the Com- love into it and gave it her all. the Engineering Department. good nature. monwealth of Pennsylvania, Her profound love of Jesus, After semi-retiring, she moved On Nov. 6, 1954, he married a cardiac lab tech, a CPR and coupled with her selflessness to Florida and worked for the his beloved wife, F. Jean Zagar, first-aid instructor, a smoking and humility, genuine love of City of Venice, retiring again who survives. Also surviv- cessation facilitator, and a Safe others, tremendous joy, strong after 13 years in the Utilities ing are their son, Carl Brian Sitter instructor. advocacy of peace and justice, Department. She was a 48-year (Patty) Cigana of West Mif- Laura was a lifelong mem- and unwavering, indomitable SNPJ member. flin, Pa.; three grandchildren; ber of Canonsburg United faith, made her irresistible to Lorraine had a love for all four great-grandchildren; two Presbyterian Church and choir, those around her. animals and was a devoted sisters, Toni Finney of Houston and traveled to St. Croix and For over 20 years, Molly supporter of the Westmoreland and Virginia (Fred) Fish of Haiti for medical missions. shared her deep Catholic faith County Humane Society, Ani- Ashtabula, Ohio; a sister-in- She enjoyed country mu- with young minds and souls mal Friends of Westmoreland law, Kathy; and several nieces, sic and was a country dance as a faith formation teacher at County, and the National nephews, great-nieces and instructor for local country DEATHS REPORTED Saints Simon and Jude Church Audubon Society. She was an great-nephews. dance associations. She also For the month of July 2019 in Scott Twp., her treasured ardent traveler, and along with In addition to his parents, traveled to Kentucky to dance DATE OF parish of 53 years. She was her husband she was lucky to he was preceded in death by on a popular country televi- LODGE NAME DEATH City-State also an avid reader, poetry have traveled the continental two brothers, Anthony and sion show with the Boots and A01 Joseph F. Crouse 07-01-2019 Pittsburgh, Pa. enthusiast and polka lover. She United States, Canada and Angelo Cigana; and a sister, Garters dance group. 2 Amelia D. Scacciferro 06-21-2016 La Salle, Ill. was a very proud and grateful many European countries. Mary Engott. In addition to her father, 2 Betty J. Yuvan 07-01-2019 Peru, Ill. SNPJ member. She was an avid reader and A Mass of Christian Burial she is survived by her brother, 2 James R. Barto Jr. 06-22-2019 Spring Valley, Ill. Molly was a dearly beloved supporter of the Greensburg- was celebrated for Bro. Cigana Michael S. (Danielle) Helay, 3 Ruth M. Seganos 05-18-2019 Davidsville, Pa. wife, mother, grandmother, Hempfield Area Library. In on July 15 in Holy Rosary and many friends. 6 Tracey L. DeRose 06-25-2019 Bridgeville, Pa. sister, aunt, neighbor and friend addition to reading, she did Church, Muse, officiated by Fr. A funeral service for Sis. 6 William V. Anderko 06-27-2019 South Park, Pa. – an inspiration to all! some amateur writing, and George DeVille. Interment fol- Helay was held July 27 at Sa- 6 Mary A. Kuna 06-17-2019 Bridgeville, Pa. Surviving are her loving regaled her friends and loved lowed in Forest Lawn Gardens landra Funeral and Cremation 6 Mary Ann M. Badia 06-30-2019 Canonsburg, Pa. husband of 63 years, Fred J.; ones on her blog “Adventures Mausoleum, McMurray, Pa. Services, Inc., Canonsburg. 31 Frances J. Molchan 05-23-2019 Sharon, Pa. sons Fred (Susan) of Lebanon, in the Burgh.” She loved good On behalf of the members Interment will be private 33 Kathryn M. Walters 06-16-2019 Satellite Beach, Fla. Pa., and Jeffrey of Pittsburgh; food, cooking, socializing, go- of Lodge 138 and the Slovene and at the convenience of the 41 Shirley Cheplick 03-27-2017 Claridge, Pa. daughters Diane and Daphne ing to the movies, and spending National Benefit Society, we family. 106 Dorothy J. Singiser 06-12-2019 Oakdale, Pa. of Pittsburgh; and granddaugh- time with family and friends. offer our condolences to Bro. On behalf of the members 106 Andrew Malobabich 07-04-2019 Moon Twp., Pa. ters Margaux (Jason Furrer) On Feb. 4, 1961, in a snow Cigana’s family, relatives and of Lodge 138 and the Slovene 113 Louette Page 12-21-2018 Bountiful, Utah of Haddon Heights, N.J., and storm, Lorraine married the friends on their loss. National Benefit Society, we 138 Edward A. Sustrich Jr. 07-06-2009 Madison, Ind. 138 Christopher Grosso 06-24-2019 Washington, Pa. 138 Geraldine S. Barbosky 06-11-2019 Canonsburg, Pa. 138 Mark D. Batista 11-25-2018 Los Gatos, Calif. 138 Carl A. Cigana 07-11-2019 Muse, Pa. 138 Laura R. Helay 07-22-2019 Canonsburg, Pa. 142 Anne M. Wolf 06-09-2019 Mentor, Ohio PROSVETA 2019 Publication Dates 153 Louise A. Burgham 05-25-2019 Naples, Fla. JANUARY 2019 MAY 2019 SEPTEMBER 2019 158 Donald T. Kovach 06-09-2019 Cleveland, Ohio 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 174 Lonnie J. Prah 06-09-2019 Latrobe, Pa. 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 216 William E. Cenk Sr. 06-10-2019 Cheswick, Pa. 225 Karlene K. Spencer 07-02-2019 Fort Scott, Kan. 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 274 M. Elaine Kachmar 02-12-2019 Sidman, Pa. 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 371 Olga Padavich 02-08-2019 Cle Elum, Wash. 27 28 29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 31 29 30 559 Suzette D. Sandford 07-29-2016 Plano, Ill. 576 William J. Petrovic 06-28-2019 Beachwood, Ohio 576 James A. Slapnik Jr. 05-22-2019 Willoughby, Ohio FEBRUARY 2019 JUNE 2019 OCTOBER 2019 576 Marie E. Kotar 06-03-2019 Wickliffe, Ohio 1 2 1 1 2 3 4 5 576 Kenneth P. Armstrong 05-17-2019 Bedford, Ohio 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 603 Emery J. Gates 05-11-2015 Bluffton, Ind. 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 603 Dale M. Massey 06-10-2019 New Smyrna Beach, Fla. 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 603 Pauline Stajcer 06-23-2019 Johns Island, S.C. 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 604 Anthony L. Petkovsek 02-14-2019 Concord Twp., Ohio 24 25 26 27 28 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 27 28 29 30 31 629 Adam P. Klasnick 07-07-2019 North Versailles, Pa. 30 643 Clara Weymer 06-24-2019 Girard, Ohio MARCH 2019 715 Frank S. Holland Jr. 06-22-2019 Bridgeville, Pa. 749 Lillian M. Leddy 06-29-2019 Clifton Park, N.Y. 1 2 JULY 2019 NOVEMBER 2019 1 2 770 Doris J. 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APRIL 2019 AUGUST 2019 DECEMBER 2019 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 information 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 at your fingertips 28 29 30 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 29 30 31 Looking for information on your SNPJ life insurance and Publication dates are highlighted in black boxes; deadline dates are circled. The deadline for submissions is noon annuity policies? Pay a visit to on the dates circled above. Submissions may be mailed to PROSVETA, 247 West Allegheny Road, Imperial, PA snpj.org, click the “PolicyView 15126; faxed to (724) 695-1555; e-mailed to [email protected]; or submitted via the Publications section of the Login” link, and then follow the SNPJ website, www.snpj.org. step-by-step instructions. www.snpj.org • [email protected] PROSVETA September 2, 2019 7 Following a summer break, it’s back to business for Samsula Lodge 603 by Jeannette Humphrey friends, and talked about each of them but has nearly recovered 100 percent, Lodge 603 and how they have impacted his life. and to Paulette Smithmeyer, who is Samsula, Fla. — Greetings to Joe is a past president of SNPJ recovering from hand surgery and everyone. SNPJ Lodge 603 in Samsula Lodge 603, and his brother George is doing well. resumes its business session on Tues- currently serving as Lodge president. Some old but good news: Lodge day, Sept. 10, with a social covered- The invitations featured photographs 603 members enjoyed our trip to dish meal at 6:30 p.m. followed by a of Joe from when he was a young lad Slovenefest in the Borough of SNPJ, Joe Benedict, a business meeting at 7. to the present day. Pa. It was such a good time and great former president of Our Lodge is hosting a Labor Day Joe and his brothers, George and to see everyone. We feel so special Samsula Lodge 603, fish fry Monday, Sept. 2, starting at 1 Frank, along with Joe’s daughters, because all of you do so many nice and his wife ALICE during Joe’s 80th p.m. at the Lodge hall. Cindy Griswold Debbie Benedict and Connie Massey, things to make our visits memorable. birthday celebration is serving as chairwoman for this are currently visiting Slovenia. We entered our cabin and discov- held at the Lodge 603 holiday gathering. Troy Hafner and Congratulations to Tony and Ann ered that several friends had left a Hall on July 6. friends will be catching, cleaning and Klepec who celebrated their 50th basket of food and beverages for us, cooking the fish. All are welcome wedding anniversary with their entire along with some nice wine chilling to attend. family joining them in Slovenia for two in the refrigerator. We had an enjoy- A community garage sale is weeks of traveling and celebrating. able visit to the Vehar trailer site with scheduled at our Lodge hall on Sat- The Samsula Women’s Club cel- Tamme and Tom Vehar, and Tamme’s urday, Sept. 21, from 8 a.m. until 2 ebrated its 70th anniversary at our sister Tracy. Congratulations to Nicole p.m. Spaces are available to sell your Lodge hall on Aug. 14. A barbecue Vehar on her graduation from Ohio wares at $10 per spot; contact Cindy meal was provided by the club trea- State University with an engineering Griswold at (386) 689-9454 for more sury. Cheri Joiner-Smith, the current degree. Nicole is a former Miss SNPJ information. Pauline Lockwood will president, delivered a nice talk about and spreads fraternalism wherever be in charge of preparing breakfast the club’s history and all it does to help she goes. and lunch, which will be available in out the Samsula community. Traveling to Slovenefest and enjoy- the kitchen. Club officers Linda Pringle, Jewell ing the three-day celebration from Joseph Benedict III celebrated his Fair and Debra Busse decorated for our Lodge were George and Ruth 80th birthday on July 6 with a party the celebration which was themed Benedict, Bill Tomazin, Lenny and held at our Lodge hall hosted by his “Cheers for 70 Years.” Marcy Gal- Mary Shaw, Hannah and Bob Jones, wife, Alice, and their four children, breath compiled scrapbooks of the Pauline Lockwood, Jeanne Novatny Debbie, Clay, Connie and Kathy. The club’s history that will be placed in and me. We always enjoy the cabin Lodge 603 members [standing] Bill Tomazin, RUTH BENEDICT, George Benedict, [seated] Pauline Lockwood, Jeanne celebration was well attended, and our Lodge memorabilia cabinet. life while there, especially the heat... Pleterski Novatny and Jeannette Humphrey enjoyed Joe thanked everyone for coming. He Get well wishes are extended to Until next time, see you at our their cabin during Slovenefest weekend – the heat, in particular. called up several family members and Nadine Slucher, who suffered a stroke Lodge hall!

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

by JOSEPH C. EVANISH membership milestones with a custom gift. The SNPJ National President years of membership are counted in terms of adult f the 2,000 life insurance companies and membership years, not including youth enrollment fraternal benefit societies operating in the years. These milestones of recognition include 50, OU.S., less than 100 have been in existence 60, 70 and 80 years of adult membership. as long as the SNPJ. As a not-for-profit fraternal We ask our Fraternal Honorees, once they have benefit society, we have successfully provided life received their awards from the Society, to submit a Sis. ROSEMARIE LEBERT (749) Bro. EDWARD SPORCIC (715) insurance to our members since 1904, along with a short report on their past and present lifestyle, includ- full package of social, athletic and cultural programs, ing their Lodge affiliation, hobbies and any other scholarships, community service projects, and much information that might be of interest to our readers. more. SNPJ also offers annuities that can be used In acknowledging these dedicated members, it is for IRAs and Roth IRAs. our privilege to show respect for these honorees by Our more than 110 years of longevity and success offering our thanks and appreciation for the loyalty have been made possible by the loyalty and dedica- they have shown the SNPJ for so many years. In this tion of our members. The SNPJ’s engine may have small way, through our offical SNPJ publication, we been built and its direction set by its founders and can etch their names even deeper into the archives subsequent leaders, but its path has been traveled, of the Slovene National Benefit Society. cleared and paved by our dedicated members. On behalf of the entire membership, we extend As a way to show respect and appreciation to our congratulations to those members reaching these our longtime and loyal members, we recognize anniversary milestones.

• Fifty-year SNPJ member Sis. Bro. Bro. EDWARD SPORCIC EDWARD SPORCIC Sis. EDITH STRAZER (584) Sis. MARIAN POWNEY (87) ROSEMARIE LEBERT was hon- FROM PREVIOUS COLUMN FROM PREVIOUS COLUMN ored by Johnstown, Pa., Lodge for his 70 years of SNPJ member- SNPJ members. 749 and the Society for her years ship. He writes: “I was a dedicated employee Sis. EDITH STRAZER Sis. MARIAN POWNEY of membership. She writes: “Thank you for the nice blanket. of PPG Industries for 38 years, FROM PREVIOUS COLUMN FROM PREVIOUS COLUMN “Sincere thanks to SNPJ for the You made my day! having worked in three plants: and worked as a nanny for a little 87 recognized Sis. MARIAN certificate of recognition and the “I was born on All Saints Day in Creighton, Pa., Clarksburg, W.Va., over a year. I moved back home POWNEY for her 70 years of 50-year membership pin. 1923 at the family house in Brack- and Carlisle, Pa. I was an equip- for a short time, then moved to Society membership. Sis. Pow- “My grandparents came to the enridge, Pa. My father, Matthew ment operator working in service Waukegan, Ill., where my sister ney writes: United States in the early 1900s Sporcic, came to America from utility and maintenance. I also and some other relatives lived. I “It was such a pleasant surprise from Slovenia. Both of my grandfa- Slovenia in 1909. He brought his worked part-time for the Yellow did housework for a while before to find a package at my door with thers were coal miners. I was born Austrian-made button box with Cab Company in Pittsburgh for 10 going to work at Abbott Labs. greetings from the SNPJ. Thank in Johnstown in 1951. My family him and played at a St. Nicholas years during the 1960s. I retired “After I joined SNPJ, I bowled you for the blanket. I have already passed down many traditions from Church picnic in Fox Chapel, Pa., in 1986. in a league, participated in at least used it on a chilly evening. my Slovenian heritage, which I when I was 7 years old. My father, “I lived for 39 years in the small two SNPJ tournaments, and had a “I admit to being a part of SNPJ treasure. The only regret I have George Sankovitch, Martin Myers town of Mt. Holly Springs, Pa., high series of 657. I also enjoyed even longer than my 70 years as is not learning the language. Both and the Scoff family were charter seven miles south of Carlisle. playing balina (until age 95) and an adult member. My grandfather, of my parents spoke Slovenian. members of the former SNPJ I attended many ethnic picnics golf, winning two golf tournaments. Anton Berginc, enrolled me in the “After graduating from Cambria Lodge 375 in Brackenridge. and events over the years in the I helped out at monthly Lodge Society when I was 6 or 7 years Rowe, I moved to Virginia, mar- “I graduated from Har-Brack Steelton, Pa., area at St. Mary’s, meetings by auditing the books, old. I have fond memories of our ried and had one son. I am now (Highlands) High School and St. Anne’s and St. Nicholas. In and I also sang in the chorus. I SNPJ Lodge, especially around the proud grandmother of four served in the Navy Seabees during 2011, because of health reasons, served on the planning commit- Christmas. Mr. Rupar would be grandchildren. World War II. Most of my service I moved to Pittsburgh to be closer tee for the Waukegan Slovenian Santa. Short, round and jolly, he “I have many fond memories of time was spent in the English to my son. I currently reside at Fair Home. We would host dinner danc- was every child’s vision of the attending Christmas parties and Channel as a munitions handler, Oaks of Pittsburgh, an assisted es, bingo nights, dinner parties perfect Santa. Friday fish fries with my parents, preparing supply shipments. On living facility. and summer picnics every year. “Another treat as a child and Rose (Yereb) and Frank Poyer, D-Day and the three days before, “Each year I enjoy attending “I met my future husband, Jake, teen was receiving Mladinski List at the former SNPJ Lodge in my group worked 24 hours a day Slovenefest for our family reunion. in 1941. After his service in the in the mail. I read it from cover Lorain Boro. I made my first trip until we were exhausted. I also enjoy going to polka dances Seabees, we married in December to cover and had a pen pal from to Slovenia in October 2018, and “My wife was the former Jo- in Acme and Stabane, Pa., and in 1945. We had a daughter, Fran- Minnesota. By the time my chil- it was a very special trip for me. I hanna Saganic of Etna, Pa. We Euclid and Girard, Ohio.” ces, and a son, James. Our son dren were enrolled in the Society, was able to meet family and visit met at an All Saints Church picnic is still an SNPJ member. the magazine was renamed The three of my mother’s first cousins. and were married July 2, 1949, at Bro. EDWARD SPORCIC “I moved to Lasata Assisted Voice of Youth. Now I look forward I plan on returning in 2020. All Saints Church. We were mar- Universal, Pa., Lodge 715 Living in June 2014 and celebrated to receiving Prosveta and “I enjoy genealogy, travel and ried for 63 years when she passed Pittsburgh, PA my 100th birthday this May with reading the articles from Slovenia. getting together with old friends, away in 2012. family and friends. My health is In 2006, my husband and I vis- but the most treasured thing in my “Johanna and I had two won- still pretty good, and I walk at least ited Slovenia, the most beautiful life is my family.” derful sons, both of whom are • Milwaukee Lodge 584 and one mile a day with the assistance country with friendly people. engineers. Edward lives in The the SNPJ honored Sis. EDITH of my walker.” “I grew up in Uniontown, Pa., Sis. ROSEMARIE LEBERT Woodlands, Texas, and is em- STRAZER for attaining 80 years married and moved to Pittsburgh. Johnstown, Pa., Lodge 749 ployed as a consulting chemical of membership. Sis. Strazer writes: Sis. EDITH STRAZER My husband and I were teachers Sterling, VA engineer. Robert, our youngest, “Thank you so much for the Milwaukee Lodge 584 and worked with teenagers. Life lives in Dormont, Pa., and is a blanket in honor of my 80-year Cedarburg, WI became very full, so I have not mining engineer for the Common- SNPJ membership. It is beautiful. been active in my local Lodge.” • Bro. EDWARD SPORCIC, a wealth of Pennsylvania. I have two “I was born on a small farm in member of Universal, Pa., Lodge grandchildren: Rob, 28, and Maria, Naylor, Mo., one of 11 children. • The Slovene National Benefit Sis. MARIAN POWNEY 715, was honored by the Society 24. My son and grandson are both At age 18 I moved to Chicago Society and Herminie, Pa., Lodge Herminie, Pa., Lodge 87 Bro. EDWARD SPORCIC Bro. EDWARD SPORCIC Sis. EDITH STRAZER Sis. MARIAN POWNEY Pittsburgh, PA CONTINUES NEXT COLUMN CONTINUES NEXT COLUMN CONTINUES NEXT COLUMN CONTINUES NEXT COLUMN PROSVETA www.snpj.org • [email protected] 8 September 2, 2019 Westmoreland Fed A Deep Connection: plans Octoberfest by MARYANN BEBAR (41) How SNPJ helped steer a Federation President YUKON, Pa. — The Westmoreland County (Pa.) Federation of SNPJ Lodges held their annual “Pretty nearly 40-year-old project In Pink” cancer fund-raiser Sunday, June 30, at the Yukon Slovenian Hall. by Bob Rossi Colo. The center’s staff has done incred- Lodge 371 Our cancer fund-raiser, hosted by Federation [From left] Joe Anderio, MaryAnn Bebar (41), ible work organizing CF&I records and Treasurer Lois Denning (41) and her committee, has Denny Susa (41), Joann Raspotnik (41), CLE ELUM, Wash. — In 1981 I making them available to the public, and been an annual project for eight years. This project Lois Denning (41), Jackie Denning (41) found myself between jobs and nearly by opening a small museum. When I benefits local cancer patients who need help paying and Thaddeus Thaler prepare for a balloon release broke. One day while looking for work, last visited the center, there were SNPJ, for groceries, rent, utilities and trips to centers for marking the Westmoreland Federation’s eighth I stopped at a local library and began Croatian Fraternal Union and Italian annual Pretty In Pink fund-raiser. treatment. reading some labor history when I fraternal items on display. Another part of our donation goes to the Karla J. – yummy! chanced upon an account of the Colo- From the center’s archives we learn Nease Foundation that also helps with many necessary Thanks again to all who worked, donated and at- rado coal miners strike of 1927-28. I that CF&I was suspicious of the fraternal bills for local patients. tended this year’s Pretty In Pink event. thought that I knew my labor and mining organizations, and that the company A big thank you goes out to our friends from SNPJ On Sunday, Sept. 15, the Federation is holding an history, but that account of the events showed particular animosity when it Lodges 729, 223 and 41. These wonderful friends Octoberfest from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Yukon Slovenian from 1927-1928 raised many questions. came to the SNPJ. When SNPJ and union and members helped out by setting up, donating Hall. Admission is free! Music will feature the Karl While researching the answers to those activist Mike Chesnick was killed in a baskets, providing food and goodies, and working Lukitsch Band, and food and refreshments will be questions I found my way to the SNPJ, mine accident in Crested Butte in 1928, our fund-raiser. available for purchase. and what started as idle curiosity in a the company sought to intervene and We had a wonderful attendance and super music On Sunday, Dec. 1, the Federation will host a holiday library has helped determine the direc- stop miners and SNPJ members from performed by the Polka Classics; they were awesome! dance, also in Yukon. Music by the Polka Classics is tion of my life. participating in the funeral en masse, Everyone had fun. scheduled from 2 to 6 p.m.; food and refreshments The 1927-1928 Colorado coal min- as was the custom then. Bro. Chesnick’s The kitchen was bustling as the Yukon Lodge will be available. ers strike has been overshadowed by funeral was the last time fraternal lodges ladies served up roast beef sandwiches, klobase and Have a great time during the remainder of the other strikes and movements, but it is in Crested Butte closed down the mines sauerkraut, hot dogs, Slovenian beans, and haluski. summer. We hope to see you soon down the road at no less important and no less dramatic for a member’s funeral. It is likely that Homemade goodies were sold at our bake sale table a Slovenian polka dance. Keep dancing! than others. The strike was organized the SNPJ helped make peace between by the radical Industrial Workers of the the IWW and the United Mine Work- World (IWW) at a time when the labor ers in Crested Butte during this period. movement was in retreat nationwide. SNPJ Lodges were centers of social The goals of the strike were to prevent life in many Colorado mining towns Annual bus trip, Toys for Tots collection the executions of Sacco and Vanzetti, and camps. This means that they were two wrongly convicted anarchists in also centers of resistance to corpora- Massachusetts, and to secure a $7.50 tions and corporate culture. On the one on the Spartans Lodge 576 fall schedule daily wage and other advances for mine hand, SNPJ’s gradual shift to supporting workers. English-speaking Lodges anticipated a by Toni Thomey such a success – we couldn’t have 650-1279. Lodge 576 The two dominant coal companies second generation’s needs and recog- done it without you! For our community volunteer in Colorado at that time were the nized some changes that were occurring CLEVELAND — Can you believe We also had many members, event this year, we are collecting Rockefeller-owned Colorado Fuel in working-class communities in the it’s September already! I hope all families and friends attend Slovene for Toys for Tots. If you would & Iron company (CF&I) and Rocky 1920s and 1930s. our youth and young adult members Heritage Night at Lake County like to donate, you can bring a Mountain Fuel. Rocky Mountain came Polkas, long established as a cultural have an amazing school year and Captains Ballpark on Aug. 26. new, unwrapped toy to our bus trip under the control of the relatively liberal form in Colorado mining towns, reflect are off to a great start. Thank you to SNPJ Region 3 Vice or to any of our meetings through Josephine Roche around the time of the some of these changes as the music Thank you to all members, fami- President Don Srnick for hosting the end of this year. If you prefer strike. Roche later became a confidant was taken up by Mexican and Italian lies and friends who attended the such a great event. to donate cash, we’ll be happy to of mine worker leader John L. Lewis communities. Slovenians and others Spartans Lodge 576 annual picnic Save the date of Saturday, Nov. shop for you. and exercised much influence over the favored team and local sports, even at the SNPJ Farm in Kirtland, Ohio, 23, for the Spartans Lodge annual The next Spartans Lodge meet- United Mine Workers’ health and retire- when the dominant culture was shifting on Aug. 18. Thank you to Patty C bus trip to Presque Isle Downs & ing will be held Monday, Sept. 23, ment benefit programs. She also had to national teams and idolizing indi- & The Guys for the amazing music, Casino. For more information and starting at 7 p.m. at the Slovene later influence in President Roosevelt’s vidual sportsmen. Slovenian women in and a special thank you to all the to reserve your spot on the bus, Home for the Aged on Neff Road. New Deal Administration and left her Colorado mining towns showed special volunteers who made this event contact Linda Gorjup at (216) I hope to see you all there! imprint on Colorado state politics interest in staying in school and pursuing When I started my research I was commercial and artistic interests, taking primarily interested in the strike, but jobs outside of the home, and keeping my interest broadened. I wanted to know part of their wages to pay their own way. Lodge 106 cruising into the fall season more about Colorado mining life and On the other hand, mine workers in more about the 1920s as a decade of the western states in the 1920s – and by KEVIN RICHARDS Lodge 106 members may rent a in our air-conditioned clubroom. transition. I now think of my project as for much of the 1930s – were often Lodge 106 parking space for a non-refundable Dash plaques will be given to the being a social history of Colorado coal transient and needed assistance from IMPERIAL, Pa. — Greetings fee of $5. Tables are available upon first 50 cars. This event is open to mining communities in the 1920s, and local fraternal lodges and from com- from Lodge 106 in Imperial. Stop request. If you’re interested in rent- the public; bikes are welcome too. I am still working on it. munity leaders like saloon keepers by our clubroom on the first Tues- ing a table, phone the Lodge 106 Would you like to receive peri- We cannot understand the Colorado and local “fixers.” This transience may day of each month to see bartender clubroom during regular business odic e-mails from Lodge 106 about mine workers and their communities have worked against solidarity and put Shari and enjoy an evening of free hours at (724) 695-1411 or e-mail upcoming events and important in the 1920s without understanding stresses on the SNPJ. Tracking SNPJ jukebox. [email protected]. announcements? If so, e-mail the roles of the fraternal organizations Lodges in out-of-the-way mining towns We play bar bingo on the first The last Lodge 106 car cruise [email protected] and we’ll add active in those communities, including and camps across the Rocky Mountain and third Thursdays of the month. of the season is planned Sunday, you to our e-mail list. the SNPJ. We know that the fraternals, west could be someone’s full-time job. Special early bird games start at Sept. 15, beginning at noon. This Keep track of all the activities SNPJ included, often acted as types of I came to this research with three 6:30 p.m.; the first regular game will be a Black & Gold Car Cruise going on at Lodge 106 by visiting unions when labor organizations were advantages. The vowel at the end of starts at 7. Our kitchen is open as we watch our Pittsburgh Steel- the “Upcoming Events” page on our forbidden by laws and the corporations. my name helped get me entry into during bar bingo. ers battle the Seattle Seahawks. website, www.snpjimperialpa.com. The fraternals provided benefits and people’s lives, and most people were Lodge 106 is holding a garage Food, drinks, a 50/50 drawing You can also follow us on Facebook solidarity for workers, and made it much extraordinarily helpful. My knowledge sale in our parking lot on Saturday, and door prizes are offered, all on at SNPJ Lodge 106, and at Imperial easier for transient workers to settle of mining, gathered from my family Sept. 14, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. our level, paved parking lot and Room at SNPJ. down. They also provided strike support. members and from my own work, also Recent research is showing that helped. I worked as a union organizer for the SNPJ did much more, however. nearly 30 years, so I can talk to people Our Lodges often prepared people to about coal mining unionism with some be grassroots community leaders and knowledge. Finally, my SNPJ member- Lodge 581 supports local historical society activists as well. These efforts are ship helped. especially notable when we look at the I remember sitting in a tavern in a by Jerry Troha Lodge 581 Secretary/Treasurer lives of Slovenian women in some of small town in southern Colorado that Colorado’s coal towns. was run by an elderly Slovenian woman. St. Marys, Pa. — Lodge 581 Slovenian women in Colorado coal She called people and encouraged them members held their third quarter camps often showed particular interest to stop by and talk to me, shared her own meeting Aug. 11 at the St. Marys in correspondence schools and in artistic memories, and kept the beer flowing all Moose Hall. General Lodge busi- endeavors even when, or after, they had afternoon. And one time I was driving ness was conducted and a letter to drop out of school and work outside on the prairie looking for the remains of from SNPJ National Secretary the home to support their families. I a mining town, very lost and frustrated, Karen Pintar was read. cannot find any real record of women when I came around a bend in a road The Lodge will participate in a in other ethnic groups in Colorado coal and nearly ran over an old man stand- fund-raising project sponsored by camps doing so in such large numbers. ing there. He turned out to be an SNPJ the St. Marys Historical Society. That says a great deal about Slovenian- member, and he took me to the site of The Lodge will buy one card in a American women and the SNPJ! the place I was looking for and drew me standard deck of 52 playing cards The SNPJ has been quite helpful in a splendid spoken-word picture of the to advertise SNPJ Lodge 581. my research. I can’t list everyone here town as it had once been. The serial-numbered decks and who has helped along the way, but I Unfortunately, I don’t have a univer- pictorial cards name significant have a special warm spot in my heart sity degree and so I have had to struggle historical sites, groups, events The Lodge 581 baking class displayed their culinary skills for the for Louise Hegner and Frank Milavec, to complete this project. Thirty-eight and families from the St. Marys summer picnic, [from left] Marcia Klancer Bleggi (581), Joseph Drasler and Peter Yurich for the years have passed and I am still not , (581), , area. These decks are available Esther Kirkland Jerry Troha Justine McCafferty great help they extended me. Mary Pis- finished, although I did retire in order to John Moore (581) and Pat Moore (581). from the Historical Society for a totnik and Frank Shular, SNPJ members get this work done before I pass on. An nominal fee. picnic Aug. 18 at the Johnsonburg, be held from 2 to 5 p.m. (John Berne i n K a nsa s, help e d me m a ke con ne ct ions academic would have made easy work of Congratulations to Bill (581) and Pa., Fire Hall. Lodge and Polka will serve meals at 1:30 p.m.; meal between the Kansas and Colorado coal this, but might not have had the entry that Judy Grolemund of Pittsfield, Pa., Booster members were treated to a price is included in the admission fields in the 1920s which have escaped I did. There are still efforts being made who are celebrating their 50th wed- fun-filled day of music performed fee): Larry Lewicki from Olean, the notice of mainstream historians. in some Colorado towns to obscure or ding anniversary. Congratulations by Dick Tady and the DTO, deli- N.Y., at John Berne’s Maple Inn, Of course the SNPJ was responsible, rewrite the events of 1927-1928. as well to 70-year member Theresa cious food, drink (local Straub Rt. 46 in Crosby, Pa., on Sept. 8; at least in part, for those connections Almost everyone I interviewed as Zaunick of Fredericksburg, Va., beer), and snacks. Rob DeBlander at the Wildwoods being made almost a hundred years ago. part of my research has passed on. I and 50-year member Barbara The dessert table, a special Bar in St. Marys on Sept. 15; Bob A great deal has changed since 1981. now find myself telling people stories Lucchesse from Shoreham, N.Y. treat, was enjoyed and supplied Kravos at John Berne’s on Sept. 22; The internet and e-mail now make from their grandparents and great- Get well wishes are extended by the attendees. Included in the and the Skovenski Band at the St. research easier. The fields of labor grandparents. Research and travel have to Alphonse Bon (581) who is now dessert selection was fresh-baked Marys Moose on Sept. 29. and social history and ethnic studies cost me a great deal of money that I don’t residing in a skilled nursing facility potica made by the Lodge 581 Plans are underway for the North have grown. With these developments have, but I am determined to finish the in Mechanicsburg, Pa. baking class. Central Pennsylvania Polka Boost- there is new emphasis on how class, project because I solemnly promised so The Lodge 581 fourth quarter Prizes were awarded through- ers 30th anniversary celebration race, ethnicity and gender interact in many of our elders that I would. A new meeting will be held Nov. 11 at out the day. Bill and Judy Grol- featuring Squeezebox with Mollie people’s lives. SNPJ members who book on labor history can cost as much the St. Marys Moose Hall starting emund donated their 50/50 win- B and Ted Lange on Oct. 13 from helped me with my research seemed as $100 now, but my work will somehow at 12:30 p.m. A dance will follow nings back to the Polka Boosters 2 to 6 p.m. at the Johnsonburg to anticipate this change in emphasis have to be made available at no cost to featuring the Frank Moravcik Band – thank you! Prizes were donated Fire Hall. Food and drinks will and shared many of their personal anyone. Writing is the hardest work that from Cleveland. by the DTO, John Berne and SNPJ be available. For information or histories with me. I have ever done. Lodge 581 and the North Cen- Lodge 581. tickets, contact John Moore at (814) One especially helpful step has been If any readers are interested in my tral Pennsylvania Slovenian Polka The following Slovenian Polka 837-9218 or John Berne at (814) the opening of the CF&I archives by the project, please contact me by e-mailing Boosters held their joint summer Booster and John Berne dances will 887-5396. Steelworks Center of the West in Pueblo, [email protected]. www.snpj.org • [email protected] PROSVETA September 2, 2019 9 Introducing Miss SNPJ 2020 and the 2019 Miss SNPJ Pageant court Miss SNPJ 2020 DANIELLA Scout for 13 years and has bridged VOLPE is a member of Euclid, Ohio, to an adult member. She has earned Lodge 158. She is the daughter of both her Bronze and Silver Girl Scout Greg and Gina Volpe (158), and the awards, and has participated in com- granddaughter of Josephine and the munity cleanups, food collections for late Frank Minella, and the late Harold the Pittsburgh Food Bank, Presents and Alma Volpe. for Patients, and the Project Linus A lifelong member of Loyalites Preemie Cap knitting project. Lodge 158, Daniella has participated A former member of the Junior in Youth Roundup, the TEL Work- Tamburitzans of the South Hills for shop and the Young Adult Confer- nine years, she was a lead instrumen- ence. She has attended Slovenefest talist on prim and violin. and many Memorial Day and Labor A summa cum laude graduate of Day celebrations at the SNPJ Recre- Slippery Rock University, Kristina ation Center, and attended her first majored in early childhood educa- SNPJ National Convention last year. tion and special education. She was a Daniella currently handles public- member of the Gamma Sigma Sigma ity for Lodge 158, and serves as one national service sorority, completing of two Lodge correspondents for the 133 community service hours and Cleveland Athletic League. She is an serving as recording secretary and avid volunteer for Lodge 158 activi- treasurer. She participated in the Tran- ties, as well as many other local and sition Program as a mentor for high national SNPJ events, including the school students with disabilities, and National Bowling Tournament. was a member of the Early Childhood A former member of SNPJ Youth Club, Council for Exceptional Chil- [From left] Runner-up to SNPJ Miss Activity 2020 (304), SNPJ Miss Talent Circle 2, Daniella has attended numer- dren, and National Science Teachers’ MICHELLE VON MERTA-SUSTARICH and Miss Fraternalism 2020 KRISTINA HARTMAN (138), Miss SNPJ 2020 DANIELLA VOLPE (158) and SNPJ ous Button Box Bashes, and she con- Association. She plans to pursue a Miss Activity 2020 MALLORY LAMOVEC (158), pictured with Miss SNPJ 2019 ELIZABETH SMRDEL (158). tinues to help with concessions. She master’s degree in education. enjoys attending the annual Slovene Kristina is proud to be a lifelong ranked fifth in her graduating class participated in club activities includ- Lions Club, and several Safe Route to Heritage Night at the Lake County member of Lodge 138. She has and was granted early honors accep- ing holiday celebrations and Grape School events in an effort to encourage Captains baseball games and volun- performed in the Youth Circle 19 tance into the University of California Festivals, where she has helped serve young children to get outside and get teering at the SNPJ Farm in Kirtland, Christmas Pageant, attended and Berkeley. This fall she will begin her food and manage activities. She has active. She currently volunteers with Ohio, where you can find her working assisted with Lodge holiday parties, junior year of molecular and cellular also represented Slovenia in the Rumi Ashley’s Moon Shadow, aiding adults in the kitchen during Sunday picnics and rode on the Lodge 138 float in biology studies. Awards International Pageant, where with developmental disabilities in or helping out with the upkeep of the the Canonsburg, Pa., Fourth of July In addition to her studies at U.C. she was a “Miss Slovenia” finalist. their daily activities. grounds. She also attends SNPJ Farm parade. She has fond memories of Berkeley, Michelle has participated in A third-generation Slovenian- A lifelong SNPJ member, Mal- Board meetings every year. being a member of the Circle 19 tap dancing, earned her upper yellow American, Michelle recently joined lory’s roots are very deep in the During high school she was a mem- Singers and performing at many belt in yongmudo, and is an active SNPJ in an effort to further immerse Society. Her great-grandfather, the ber of the color guard and a four-year SNPJ events. She also bowled with member of Trio Disabled Students herself in the Slovenian culture. Her late Raymond Russ, served as the varsity swimmer while graduating the Youth Circle for several years and Program (DSP), assisting disabled SNPJ activity includes participation director of the SNPJ Campsite from with a 3.5 GPA. She attended the participated in the Family Twosome students as they pursue educational in the annual SNPJ Lodge 304 Pust 1977-1979, as well as the first mayor University of Toledo for three years, Bowling Tournament. goals through school accommoda- festival, at which she has helped of the Borough of SNPJ, Pa. Mallory’s where she participated in the Uni- On the national level, Kristina has tions, workshops and community with set up, clean up, food service mother was a contestant in the 1990 versity of Toledo Rocket Marching been active in the Society by attending building activities. and activities. She hopes to keep her Miss SNPJ Pageant, and aunts Karen Band. She was also a member of the Youth Roundup, TEL and the Young After an accident at the age of 13, Slovenian heritage alive in order to (Kovach) Russ and Stacey (Apanaites) Phoenix Independent Winterguard Adult Conference, as well as working Muay Thai kickboxing proved to be pass it along to future generations. Adams, and cousin Ashley (Russ) for two years. the Slovenefest admission booth for a beneficial form of physical therapy Brately, are former Miss SNPJs. Daniella currently attends Lake- three years. She ran the children’s for Michelle. After nine years of Muay SNPJ Miss Activity 2020 MAL- Mallory has attended many Lodge land Community College and is work- games for National SNPJ Days in Thai training, she is a proud member LORY LAMOVEC is a member Christmas parties, summer picnics, ing toward an associate’s degree in 2016 and 2018. Kristina was very of World Team USA’s fight team with of Euclid, Ohio, Lodge 158. She is Button Box Bashes and Slovene business management and marketing. proud to help plan Youth Roundup a record of five wins and two losses. the daughter of Marlene and Terry Heritage Nights with the Lake County When she isn’t working, studying or 2016 and 2018 with her sister, Betty. She has volunteered as an assistant Skovenski (158) and Greg Lamovec, Captains. As a youth member, she attending SNPJ events, she volunteers She also had the opportunity to serve teacher at World Team USA Muay and the granddaughter of Rich and submitted artwork to The Voice of at local pet shelters and church soup as a counselor for both SNPJ Youth Thai Kickboxing School and now runs Elaine Apanaites (158), and Antonia Youth and participated in the Youth kitchens. She also loves spending time Roundup and TEL for four years. her own kickboxing program out of and the late Viktor Lamovec. Circle 2 Choir, allowing her the op- with her family and friends. During the summer of 2017, World Gym San Francisco. Michelle Mallory graduated from Wil- portunity to perform in New York Kristina had the opportunity to visit is also a certified personal trainer loughby South High School in May City. She also participated in an SNPJ SNPJ Miss Talent and Miss Slovenia and Croatia with her family. specializing in clients dealing with 2018 while simultaneously earning youth bowling league, and took part Fraternalism 2020 KRISTINA She was able to connect with family injury recovery, disabilities, general her associate’s degree from Lakeland in Family Twosome and Sweetheart HARTMAN is a member of Strabane, members and immerse herself in the fitness and self-defense. Community College. Throughout Doubles bowling tournaments. Pa., Lodge 138. She is the daughter culture, which left her with a greater For the past three years, Michelle high school, she was a member of On the national level, Mallory at- of Paul and Mary Jo Hartman (138), appreciation of her heritage. has worked as an internationally pub- the volleyball team, yearbook club, tended Youth Roundup for five years, and the granddaughter of the late Jo- lished and national award-winning student council, drama club and art served as a Lodge 158 delegate to the seph “Mooney” and Rose Germovsek Runner-up to SNPJ Miss Ac- model and actress. She was a finalist club. She is currently attending Tri-C TEL Workshop for four years, and (138), and Ruth and the late Herbert tivity 2020 MICHELLE VON in Photographer’s Forum 36th Annual to pursue her dream of being an ultra- attended her second Young Adult Hartman. MERTA-SUSTARICH is a member College and High School Photography sound technician in the diagnostic Conference this year. As an active Kristina is a graduate of Bethel of San Francisco Lodge 304. She is the Contest and is currently sponsored by medical sonography program at The member of the SNPJ Trailer Court, Park High School, where she par- daughter of Mark Sustarich and Linda Enabled Clothing. Cleveland Clinic. she has attended many trailer court ticipated in orchestra and the annual Lou Von Merta, and the granddaugh- A lifelong member of Club Slo- In her free time, Mallory has vol- parties and activities hosted by the musical. She was also involved in ter of Rudolph and Virginia Sustarich, venia and the Slovenian American unteered for the Cleveland Food Bank, Recreation Center, such as the Brew Ways and Means, as well as Family and Robert and Barbara Von Merta. Fraternal and Beneficial Society, Willoughby Hills Recreation Depart- & Bean Festival, Heritage Days and Career and Community Leaders of Michelle graduated high school a Michelle is active in the San Fran- ment Touch-a-Truck events, pancake Fraternal Days, and she hasn’t missed America (FCCLA). She was a Girl semester early with a 4.2 GPA. She cisco Slovenian community. She has breakfasts for the Kiwanis Club, the a single Slovenefest since birth.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Memorial Day service tradition continues in Chicago The 85th annual Memorial My journey this year took Day service sponsored by the me to eastern Iowa. On the east PROSVETA welcomes Chicago District Federation side of I-380 North in Cedar letters to the editor from all SNPJ members. All was held on May 27 at Wood- Rapids is the amazing Czech Miss SNPJ 2019 ELIZABETH submissions must include SMRDEL (158) [center] enjoyed lawn Cemetery. I’m glad that I Slovak Museum. Situated a name, address, Lodge her time spent at Slovenefest was able to attend this event. on the banks of the river, it and telephone number with the 2019 Miss SNPJ The program began with opened amidst rave reviews, for verification, and all Pageant contestants [from the flag presentation by Lodge then was buried in mud after are subject to editing. The left] DANIELLA VOLPE (158), 449 members Robert, Jason the river crested to historic views expressed in Let- KRISTINA HARTMAN (138), and Justin Rigler. Federation heights. People from all over ters to the Editor are those MICHELLE VON MERTA- President Edward Dabrowski the world came to help clean of the contributor and not SUSTARICH (304) and (158). (449) gave the welcoming and and restore historic and family necessarily those of the MALLORY LAMOVEC closing remarks. John Vidmar treasures, delicate glassware, Slovene National Benefit (559) was the main speaker, one-of-a-kind costumes, and Society or PROSVETA. addressing the service in books. The museum reopened Letters to the Editor sub- A fond farewell from Miss SNPJ 2019 both English and Slovenian. stronger and more beauti- missions should be ad- by ELIZABETH SMRDEL (158) Tournament in May and roll out the first ball of Everyone did an excellent ful than anyone imagined it dressed to SNPJ PROS- Miss SNPJ 2019 the tournament. I was also invited to attend the job, and the Chicago District could be. VETA, Att’n: Letters to EUCLID, Ohio — My last few months as Heritage Dance at the SNPJ Recreation Center Federation thanks Woodlawn The theme of the museum the Editor, 247 West Miss SNPJ 2019 were nothing short of amaz- Cemetery for again allowing starts with the pre-war culture Allegheny Rd., Imperial, and run the crafts table for the children. us to hold our service there. of Eastern Europe and the PA 15126. Letters may ing! From Florida to Detroit and several events It was a quick turnaround that weekend as I On a personal note, I am proud people of medieval also be faxed to (724) in between, it was both an unforgettable and a had to leave the Rec Center and head straight now living at Harvester Place, times. It then takes you into 695-1555 or e-mailed to busy couple of months. to the SNPJ Farm in Kirtland, Ohio, to attend 150 S. Frontage Road, Burr the horrors of Nazi and Com- [email protected]. Not all As I’m sure many of the previous Miss my second Lodge 158 picnic as Miss SNPJ. It Ridge, IL 60527. I want to munist occupations. Forward letters will be printed or in- SNPJs before me have said, the members of was really cool to be able to attend two picnics dividually acknowledged. wish my SNPJ friends good to the hard decisions of so Samsula, Fla., Lodge 603 are some of the nic- for my Lodge as Miss SNPJ. health and happiness. many families to emigrate to est people you will ever meet. I was invited to A few weekends later, I was packing a bag and heritage. The contribu- Na svidenje! America, and you walk into attend Florida SNPJ Days at SNPJ Lodge 603 and heading to Detroit to throw out the first tions these immigrants made GRACE DOERK the steerage section of an in February. Our long weekend started off with pitch at Jimmy John’s Stadium. I had so much to their new country and the Lodge 559, Chicago Atlantic steamship. A wall of the Lodge officers and their families graciously fun in Detroit! We saw fireworks on Friday attempt to pass on to later gen- mirrors puts you into a room welcoming me, my mother and several other when we arrived at the stadium, and headed erations a love of freedom, the filled with bunks, trunks, old Pennsylvania and Ohio members into their back Saturday for the game. If you are in the wonderful traditional foods, Iowa museum mattresses, clothes ready to home for dinner and a bonfire. We even got to area, I encourage you to attend this event next faith, convictions – and, of be worn as you start your see a rocket launch that night! year. I know I will! pays tribute course, music – helps to tie journey to freedom, and the We attended events both Friday and Saturday, As soon as I got home, preparations and us all together. view of Ellis Island our great- and had such a great time. I would definitely packing for Slovenefest started. It was hard to European This museum offers a li- grandparents saw at the end of like to visit Samsula again in the future, and I to believe it was almost time to crown a new brary for research, educational cultures the voyage. highly recommend attending this event. They do queen; time flies when you’re having such an films and displays, and can be Traveling across the coun- A variety of work oppor- such an amazing job of keeping the Slovenian amazing year! Daniella, I wish you the best of toured in two hours. The gift try for my work has helped tunities welcomed the immi- culture alive and well down in Florida. luck this upcoming year. I have no doubt in my shop with glassware, unique me to see the ways in which grants: the mining industry, After Florida SNPJ Days in February, I had mind that you will be a wonderful Miss SNPJ. jewelry, children’s items, the Slovenian, Czech and farming, and eventually steel a couple months of downtime, aside from at- Enjoy every second! books and clothing is not to Slovak people celebrate their and industry. The importance tending various Lodge functions. Once May hit, Thank you all for letting me represent you be missed. cultures, heritage, and attach- of fraternalism was high- Karen Schnuell-Ruth the invitations started pouring in once again. I this past year. It was truly a dream come true, ments to the old country. lighted to maintain the culture Lodge 677, Detroit was able to attend the SNPJ National Bowling and I am so thankful for this opportunity. PROSVETA www.snpj.org • [email protected] 10 September 2, 2019 Lodge 34 members join SNPJ Membership Anniversaries September 2019 in the Slovenski Festival 80-Year Members Lodge Member Lodge Member by JERRY WATSON bartenders. Hvala lepa to our 142 Albina Jakse 254 Jacob Kovsca Lodge 34 Secretary/Treasurer dedicated Lodge members INDIANAPOLIS — Dober who are very willing to help [Left] SNPJ Lodge dan! Lodge 34 members held the SNH. 34 members serve 70-Year Members meals during the their third quarterly meeting The Slovenski Festival was Indianapolis SNH Lodge Member Lodge Member Aug. 10. Since the members a big undertaking for the SNH Slovenski Festival 8 John R. Lenassi 106 Ann P. Wiethorn wanted to participate in the board of directors, who should held Aug. 10. 87 Eustine Oberly 584 Fred Ban Slovenski Festival, it was a be commended for the terrific [Below] The 89 Marlene A. Strho 715 Ruth Grant very brief meeting. It was de- event. It was the first festival Indianapolis Polka termined that our Lodge would held the SNH, and many mem- Band performs prepare and serve the Friday bers were leery about holding for the Slovenski 60-Year Members night dinner at the Slovenian the festival because of the Festival. Lodge Member Lodge Member National Home (SNH) on neighborhood. A01 Kathleen A. Vogel 138 Karen F. Kreisel Aug. 30. Credit for the success of the 8 Donald W. Cirar 174 Kenneth Bankovich Slovenski Festival was a festival is attributable to the 8 James A. Knez 207 Frank J. Lovshin smashing success, with close younger members, those under 33 Boris F. Pekol 581 Edward Britz to 300 people in attendance. the age of 50. As we all know, 89 Ruthanne Bogar 584 Mariel E. Grubar Luckily, the weather was the continuation of our Slove- 89 Karen N. Tasz 584 G. Wayne Roller perfect. nian heritage is dependent upon 106 Patricia A. Halbekath 584 Marlene V. Rohan Lodge 34 members were our younger generation. 126 Robert K. Knezevic 614 William J. Gorse busy at the BBQ tent serving The SNH has a GoFundMe 729 Frances A. Baron roa st p ork , č evap č ič i a nd k id s’ page. This GoFundMe is at- meals. We also served štruklji, tempting to raise $40,000 for a 50-Year Members potica and krofe. Lodge new roof. The SNH is fortunate Lodge Member Lodge Member members also volunteered to have so many members who A02 Lynda M. Marvin 518 Greta M. Kennard their time for tickets sales, are willing to help promote our 2 Barbara A. Smith 559 Edward R. Reich parking and cleanup, and as heritage and the SNH. 5 Douglas Cvelbar 564 Leonard C. Piasta 6 Jean A. Veneski 564 Kristine Collins 6 Deborah K. Curtis 576 Bonnie S. Weible Chicago Fed hosts Miss SNPJ for annual dinner dance 6 Russell J. Curl 576 Joseph W. Mramor 33 Michael C. Ruskin 577 Kenneth B. Sustrich CHICAGO FEDERATION had previously won the title 34 Mary C. Stergar 581 Carl W. Zvanut FROM PAGE 1 of SNPJ Miss Activity 2018. 34 Irene L. Snyder 584 Carolyn Valle Secretary/Treasurer Mari- We were excited that Daniella 89 James R. Boocks 584 James Mlodozyniec anne Murray, Recording Sec- could join us. 89 Deborah A. Booth 584 Judith A. Psenko retary Tina Rigler, Sergeant- During her remarks, Dani- 89 Janet L. MacFarland 584 Rita M. Petrich at-Arms Ed Kovack, and ella thanked the Federation 120 Jonathan P. Kezele 584 Michael K. Zeman auditors Dolores Novotny, for inviting her to this event 126 Robert F. Peternel 584 Terry J. Nosan Carmella Smidl and Mike and said how was happy she 138 Rudolph F. Unicek 584 Sandra K. Krainz Vidmar. was that she could attend. 138 Kathleen A. Masciangelo 604 Nancy M. Chick President Dabrowski also Also in attendance were her 158 John W. Meyerhoffer 665 Jeremy M. Tarlo introduced SNPJ Region 5 parents, Greg and Gina Volpe 158 Karen P. O’Donnell 677 Marc A. Fritz Vice President Tina Rigler (158). 174 Kenneth J. Zakraysek 715 Samuel Malesovic and recognized all Lodge President Dabrowski then 218 Janice L. Sepich 715 Donna L. Richardson officers in attendance. introduced Cecelia Dolgan 254 Gary E. Korber 745 Arlene C. Kirby Edward spoke about the (576), who sang some Slove- 265 Wendy L. Shiflet 770 Joan S. Engle Chicago District Federation’s nian songs accompanied by 358 Karen A. Shobert 776 Christina R. McDanel three annual events: the Me- Vince Rigler (449). 459 Francesca M. Thomas 782 Thomas R. Peternel morial Day services held in To conclude the program, 518 Bonnie L. Dudzinski 782 Karen M. Fallon the SNPJ Section of Wood- Tina Rigler thanked everyone lawn Cemetery, the annual who attended and donated Christmas party, as well as [Above] While visiting Chicago, Miss SNPJ DANIELLA VOLPE baked goods. She reminded was treated to a tour of the NBC affiliate studio. this annual dinner dance. everyone to save the date Uncle Sam wants your This year, the Federation of Dec. 7 for the Federation [Below, from left] SNPJ Region 5 Vice President TINA RIGLER, money... and it’s up to you whether DANIELLA VOLPE, ROBERT RIGLER (449) and Chicago Christmas party will be held Christmas party. Following Federation President EDWARD DABROWSKI on their tour of Saturday, Dec. 7, starting at 1 the program, everyone stayed you pay now or pay later. the Windy City. p.m. at the Slovenian Catholic to listen to music performed SNPJ offers Roth IRAs in Center in Lemont. Everyone is by Vince Rigler, and each addition to our regular IRAs invited to attend. Additional Lodge had a group photo and annuities to help build details will be sent to each taken with Miss SNPJ. a safe financial future for Lodge. We were glad that Daniella you and your family. We’ve Region 5 Vice President was able to come to Chicago helped build secure futures Tina Rigler welcomed every- with her parents for our event. for our members for over a one. She stated she was glad The day prior to the dinner century. Phone 1-800-843-7675 to see the youth and young dance, Edward Dabrowski, and we’ll be happy to help you too. adults present, and she hopes Tina Rigler, Robert Rigler they continue to stay active. and Kaitlyn Chiappetta took Tina then introduced Miss Daniella to enjoy some Chi- SNPJ 2020 Daniella Volpe, cago-style deep dish pizza, 2019 SNPJ Fall Classic Bowling Tournament and presented her with a and escorted her on a tour October 19-20, 2019 corsage and gift from the of the NBC studios led by Federation. Tina spoke of Edward Dabrowski and on hosted by Imperial, Pa., Lodge 106 at Daniella’s many accomplish- a visit to the Chicago Bean. Paradise Island Bowl ments during her years in high Although the weather wasn’t 7601 Grand Ave. school and college, as well the most cooperative, we still Neville Island, PA 15225 as her involvement in many had a great day and took lots Phone: (412) 264-6570 SNPJ activities. Daniella of pictures. www.paradiseislandbowl.com Doubles & Singles Events Team Event Saturday, Oct. 19, 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 20, 10:30 a.m.

Doubles & Singles Highest All-Events Support the Rec Center Cabin Renovation Project Lodge $5 per Entry fee $30 per person Average No. person by JOSEPH C. EVANISH but rather, recreational in nature, Saturday Only 2018-19 SNPJ National President/CEO YES/NO contributions are not considered tax 1. Before IMPERIAL, Pa. — For many years, deductible. SNPJ members have enjoyed the We encourage Lodges, Federations, 2. unique and truly remarkable facility members, friends and other organi- that is the SNPJ Recreation Center. The zations to contribute. Several have 1. experiences and countless memories already contributed. While we do that have been made there are treasured offer “Club Level” recognition, all 2. by thousands. The Recreation Center donations will be listed in Prosveta. Submit bowlers’ names by position in lineup is now more than 50 years old and, as Donors at the following Club Levels Four-Person Team Event Highest with so many things, time, along with will receive their name on a plaque in- Entry fee $60 per team Lodge Average wear and tear, have taken their toll. side the corresponding cabin: Bronze Sunday Only No. 2018-19 The large upper cabins, situated Level, $1,000; Silver Level, $5,000; opposite the lake along Martin Road, Gold Level, $10,000; and Platinum 1. After are some of the first structures that Level, $25,000. 2. were built on the property. Cabins #1 Donation checks can be made pay- and #2 have already been completed. able to “SNPJ.” Please indicate “Cabin 3. The budgeted cost to complete one Renovation” in the memo area. Pro- cabin was $28,000. There are a total vide your name and address, and the 4. of 24 large cabins and 12 motel units acknowledgment name and address as part of this project. It will take a if the donation is made in memory Team name______significant amount of capital to finish of someone. Team captain’s name, phone number & e-mail address: this project, and will likely take years Send your donation to Slovene to complete. The more donations we National Benefit Society, 247 West receive, the quicker we can complete Allegheny Rd., Imperial, PA 15126. The entry fee in each event is $15 per bowler, $6.50 of which shall be used for prizes the project. Since this is not a cultural All donations are greatly appreciated. and $8.50 for bowling. An extra $5 is charged to all who desire to compete for or educational (scholarship) cause, Thank you in advance for your support! handicap all-events prizes. The Slovene National Benefit Society adds $6 per member to each prize fund except all-events. Return form, along with fees of $15 per person, per event, to: Slovene National Benefit Society Rec Center Cabin Renovation Donations Att’n. Kevin Richards 247 West Allegheny Rd, Imperial, PA 15126 for the months of April-August 2019 Phone: 1-800-843-7675 Make checks payable to SNPJ Mike (715) & Sue Sorrentino, Tom Sorrentino (715), SNPJ Lodge 31, Sharon, Pa...... $25 Denise Adams (138), Canonsburg, Pa...... $25 Dan & Jennifer (715) Wohletz, Natasha Brill (715), THE ENTRY DEADLINE IS OCTOBER 1, 2019 and Natalie Remezo Cromie (715)...... $400 The Home Office will verify all memberships. Complete tournament rules are In memory of Gish & Fran Remezo, and available by contacting the SNPJ Fraternal Department, 247 West Allegheny Road, Imperial, PA 15126. Rules are also available online at www.snpj.org. Georgette Remezo Sorrentino