Z"ENSKA: JEDNOTA ISSN 0897-2958 Shake It Off Fraternally Yours, ZENSKA JEDNOTA, Is a Monthly Magazine Published by the First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association

VOL. 95, NO. 6 MARCH 2009

is in thei air... ��� �� Fraternally Yours, Z"ENSKA: JEDNOTA ISSN 0897-2958 Shake It Off Fraternally Yours, ZENSKA JEDNOTA, is a monthly magazine published by the First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association. and Step Up! National Headquarters at 24950 Chagrin Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio 44122 EDITOR: Carolyn Bazik P.O. Box 1617, Reading, PA 19603 A parable is told of a farmer who owned an old E-mail: [email protected] mule. The mule fell into the farmer’s well. The farmer Phone (610) 373-2743 • Fax (610) 375-8333 heard the mule ‘braying’ — or — whatever mules do Periodical Postage Paid at Cleveland, OH 44101 and additional entries when they fall into wells. After carefully assessing the Subscription Rate, Non-Members: $6.00 — 1 Yr. situation, the farmer sympathized with the mule, but Printed at Triangle Press decided that neither the mule nor the well was worth 6720 Allentown Blvd., Harrisburg, PA 17112 the trouble of saving. Instead, he called his neighbors Postmaster: Send address changes to Zenska Jednota, together and told them what had happened...and First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association 24950 Chagrin Boulevard, Cleveland, OH 44122 enlisted them to help haul dirt to bury the old mule in Deadline for all articles is the 15th the well and put him out of his misery. of the month, 1½ months prior to the issue date. Initially, the old mule was hysterical! But as the OFFICE HOURS — HOME OFFICE Monday through Friday — 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. farmer and his neighbors continued shoveling and the Phone: (216) 464-8015 • Toll Free: 800-464-4642 dirt hit his back...a thought struck him. It suddenly Fax: (216) 464-9260 • Website: www.fcsla.com dawned on him that every time a shovel load of dirt BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHAPLAIN: landed on his back...HE SHOULD SHAKE IT OFF Rev. Msgr. Peter M. Polando, Saint Matthias AND STEP UP! This he did, blow after blow. Church, 915 Cornell St., Youngstown, OH 44502. Residence: (330) 788-5082. “Shake it off and step up...shake it off and step PRESIDENT: Mary Ann S. Johanek, 24950 Chagrin Boulevard, up...shake it off and step up!” he repeated to encour- Beachwood, OH 44122. (800) 464-4642. Ext. 1011. age himself. No matter how painful the blows, or VICE-PRESIDENTS: Rosemary A. Mlinarich, 25726 State Line Road, distressing the situation seemed the old mule fought Crete, IL 60417. Residence: (708) 672-6275. Linda M. Killeen, 22947 Frederick, Farmington, MI “panic” and just kept right on SHAKING IT OFF 48336. Residence: (248) 379-2514. AND STEPPING UP! Bernadette J. Demechko, 2634 Taft Avenue, Youngstown, OH 44502. Residence: (330) 782-8638. E-mail: [email protected] You’re right! It wasn’t long before the old mule, SECRETARY: battered and exhausted, STEPPED TRIUM- Irene J. Drotleff, 24950 Chagrin Boulevard, Beachwood, OH 44122. (800) 464-4642. Ext. 1012. PHANTLY OVER THE WALL OF THAT WELL! TREASURER: What seemed like it would bury him, actually blessed John M. Janovec, 24950 Chagrin Boulevard, Beachwood, OH 44122. (800) 464-4642. Ext. 1016. him...all because of the manner in which he handled TRUSTEES: Cynthia M. Maleski, Esq., 24950 Chagrin Boule- his adversity. vard, Beachwood, OH 44122. (800) 464-4642. Virginia Holmes, 1625 Vermont Avenue, White Oak, PA 15131. Residence: (412) 672-1565. AUDITORS: Well my friends, THAT’S LIFE! If we face our problems and Dorothy Urbanowicz, 27 Crescent Drive, Mones- sen, PA 15062. Residence: (724) 684-8243. respond to them positively, and refuse to give in to panic, Barbara A. Sekerak, 6312 Elmdale Road, Brook Park, OH 44142. (216) 676-9332. bitterness, or self-pity...THE ADVERSITIES THAT COME ALONG Steve Hudak, 8057 Amber Lane, Brecksville, OH TO BURY US USUALLY HAVE WITHIN THEM THE POTENTIAL TO 44141. Residence: (440) 526-7530. EDITOR: BENEFIT AND BLESS US! Remember that FORGIVENESS — FAITH Carolyn Bazik, P.O. Box 1617, Reading, PA 19603 (610) 373-2743. — PRAYER — PRAISE and HOPE...all are excellent ways to COURT OF APPEALS: “SHAKE IT OFF AND STEP UP” out of the wells in which we find Barbara A. Shedlock Ken Dolezal Veronica Bazik Ron Sestak ourselves! Mary Jo Noyes Rebecca Coleman Until Next Month …. Mary Sirocky-Angeloff Monica Anthony Ralph Szubski Bernard Drahozal Carolyn Lawrence Golofski Carol Yurechko

2 Z"ENSKA: JEDNOTA Joseph, the Husband of Mary

Reverend Monsignor Peter M. Polando, National Chaplain My Dear Friends, respect him for all of his earthly actions to Joseph, “and said, ‘Rise, take the child Whenever a person enters into a in relationship to the God who created and his mother and go to the land of Catholic church building, there are ele- him and for the care he gave to the Son Israel, for those who sought the child’s ments that make it very obvious that it of God who would save him. Joseph was life are dead.’ He rose, took the child and is a Catholic church. In the sanctuary a man of obedience to his God as exem- his mother, and went to the land of Is- there is visible the altar, the ambo, and plified in the gospels. rael. But when he heard that Archelaus the presidential chair. A cross with the After the genealogy of Jesus in the was ruling over Judea in place of his fa- corpus of Christ is predominant in this Gospel of Matthew, the birth of Jesus is ther Herod, he was afraid to go back area. In a prominent place of the struc- described: When his mother Mary was there. And because he had been warned ture, there is a tabernacle with a vigil betrothed to Joseph, but before they lived in a dream, he departed for the region of lamp nearby signifying the divine pres- together, she was found with child through Galilee” (2:20-22). Note in these passages ence of Christ under the element of con- the Holy Spirit. Joseph her husband, how obedient Joseph was to the com- secrated bread, the Eucharist, reserved since he was a righteous man, yet unwill- mands of the angel, without demands or for those who are ill and for adoration ing to expose her to shame decided to challenges. He quietly obeyed. by the faithful. The Stations of the Cross, divorce her quietly. Such was his inten- Pope John Paul II had an intimate depicting the Passion of our Lord, adorn tion when, behold, the angel of the Lord devotion to Saint Joseph. In 1989, he the walls and, in some cases, the aisles appeared to him in a dream and said, wrote: “The Second Vatican Council of the nave of the church. And then there ‘Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid made all of us sensitive once again to are the statues. Somewhere in the church to take Mary your wife into your home. the ‘great things which God has done,’ there is a place where the faithful are For it is through the Holy Spirit that this and to that ‘economy of salvation’ of reminded of the communion of saints that child has been conceived in her. She will which Saint Joseph was a special minis- triumphantly live with our God in heaven. bear a son and you are to name him ter. Commending ourselves, then, to the Mary, being the Mother of God and of Jesus, because he will save his people protection of him whose custody God the Church, has a designated place in all from their sins’….When Joseph awoke, ‘entrusted his greatest and most precious churches, followed by the patron saint he did as the angel of the Lord had com- treasures’, let us at the same time learn after who the parish is named and then manded him and took his wife into his from him how to be servants of the usually the husband of Mary, Saint Jo- home” (1:18-21, 24). The descriptive word ‘economy of salvation.’ May Saint Jo- seph, complete the top three. There may “righteous” in describing the person of seph become for all of us an exceptional be others, but generally speaking, the Joseph notes that he was faithful in ob- teacher in the service of Christ’s saving Blessed Virgin, her husband, and the serving the Law of Moses. Because Mary mission, a mission which is the responsi- patron have the high statuary positions was pregnant and their marital process bility of each and every member of the in any given Catholic church. was not yet complete, Joseph decided to Church: husbands and wives, parents, As we are all aware, the Christian follow the Law and divorce Mary qui- those who live by the work of their hands Scriptures revolve around the life, etly, meaning not to expose her to the or by any other kind of work, those called preachings, passion, death, resurrection, Law which may have led her to death by to the contemplative life and those called and ascension of our Lord. Most of what stoning. Instead, Joseph heeded the an- to the apostolate. This just man, who bore we know of the Blessed Virgin Mary is gel of the Lord’s words and took Mary within himself the entire heritage of the contained in the Infancy Narratives of into his home. Old Covenant, was also brought into the Matthew and Luke and the Passion Nar- Because of the magi request of Herod ‘beginning’ of the New and Eternal Cov- ratives of the four gospels. There are only for the whereabouts of the child Jesus, enant in Jesus Christ. May he show us several references of her outside of the and after the magi adoration, Joseph the paths of this saving Covenant as we Infancy and Passion Narratives. The rest obeyed the angel’s command to flee: stand at the threshold of the next millen- of our knowledge of her has been handed “Rise, take the child and his mother, flee nium, in which there must be a continua- down to us in the Sacred Tradition of to Egypt and stay there until I tell you. tion and further development of the ‘full- Church teaching. When it comes to her Herod is going to search for the child to ness of time’ that belongs the ineffable husband, Joseph, there is no further destroy him. Joseph rose and took the mystery of the Incarnation of the Word” mention of his activities outside the In- child and his mother by night and de- [Redemptoris Custos, paragraph 32]. fancy Narratives. But what we know of parted for Egypt” (2:13-14). And when it Saint Joseph, pray for us! him in these sacred writings makes us was once again safe, the angel appeared

MARCH 2009 3 FCSLA IS FEELING FINE IN 2009 With Deborah Brindza, M.D. and Sue Ann M. Seich, Fraternal & Youth Director March is National Nutrition Month This month gives us an opportunity to strive toward ors are red (tomato), orange (carrots), green (spinach), better choices in our daily meals. Seven out of ten Ameri- white (onions), and purple (eggplant). cans do not meet the daily recommendation of vegetables There are other important ways to improve your daily in their diet. Vegetables are low in fat and a great source diet. Whole grains can help and the best ones are easy of essential nutrients. Most women should eat about two to find because the first word in the list of ingredients is and one half cups per day, men three cups per day and the word “whole”. Three servings of calcium, such as one children ages four to eight years about one and one half cup of milk or one and one half ounces of cheese are cups per day. Since different vegetables have different needed in your daily diet. You should balance your diet nutritional benefits, a good way to eat healthy is by try- with a variety of fruits. A good goal is at least two cups ing to eat a wide variety of “colors”. The classes of col- per day. By eating a healthier diet, you will begin to feel bet- A NUTRITIOUS DIET CONSISTS OF . . . ter; your outlook for the future will look brighter. If you are FIND THE WORDS interested in obtaining more information, visit

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From January 1 through and including March 31, 2009, all Annuities/IRAs will pay a yield of 5.0% based on a 4.8793% rate of interest compounded daily. Members choosing the interest only option will earn 4.6025% (APR 4.50%) while those selecting a settlement option during this period will earn a yield of 4.75% (APR 4.6409%).

4 Z"ENSKA: JEDNOTA FLORENCE HOVANEC’S Ken Dolezal Completes BIRTHDAY SURPRISE Graduate Course On Sunday, September 21, 2008, Officers of Whiting, Ken Dolezal has completed the IN Sr. Branch 81 and Jr. Branch 58 held their annual fall lun- Fraternal Insurance Counselor cheon at the St. John the Baptist Panel Room as reported Graduate Course and has earned in January 2009 Fraternally Yours. It turned out that this was the designation of Fraternal Insur- indeed a special day — as dessert was about to be served ance Counselor Fellow (FICF). The the son of Branch President Florence Hovanec approached FIC program is a college level train- the microphone and announced that his Mother was celebrat- ing course specifically designed to ing a milestone birthday (although being a gentleman – her provide professional life insurance age was never disclosed). A very happy belated birthday to agents the skills they need to sell Florence who has served our organization faithfully for many fraternal insurance. The graduate Ken Dolezal, FICF years as a local officer, as well as, on the National Level as course, (FICF) teaches advanced a Vice-President and Trustee. concepts such as estate planning and wealth preser- vation. In 20 years of active service, Ken has served as a branch officer, delegate to state and national conven- tions, nominator, and licensed Fraternal Insurance Counselor. He represents FCSLA in Nebraska. Ken is an active officer with both the Nebraska Fraternal In- surance Counselor’s Association and the Nebraska Fraternal Congress. He participated in the NAFIC Convention held in Orlando in 2008. FCSLA strongly endorses the Fraternal Insurance Counselor program and reimburses fees associated with completing each course. Passing parts of the program qualifies for CE credit in most states. FCSLA congratulates Ken Dolezal, FICF for this outstanding accomplishment! Pictured are Betty Yurechko, Florence and Judy Hovanec watching Florence’s three grandchildren Joe, Holly and An- drew wheel out a cake full of lighted candles in honor of this most special occasion.

Cope’s 60th Anniversary Harry “Bud” Sr. and Mary B. Cope, Sr. Branch 88, of Monessen, celebrated their 60th wedding anniver- sary on November 7 with family, including their chil- dren and spouses, grandchildren and great-grandchil- dren, at the home of their son, Richard, in Indiana, PA. They were married on November 7, 1948, in the former Holy Name Parish in Monessen. The event was made even more special with the additional celebrations of Bud’s 80th birthday on No- vember 3, the recent marriage of a granddaughter, and the birth of their third great-grandchild, all of whom were in attendance. The Copes and their family gathered for an anni- Gladys Nekola is shown presenting a check to versary Mass in Epiphany of Our Lord Parish on No- Paul and Barb Svoboda from the National FCSLA Of- vember 9. fice. Gladys had submitted Paul’s name concerned with The couple has four children, Harry, “Bud” Jr., Ri- him having 7 surgeries in the past 2 years, and sev- chard, Kathleen and Timothy; 15 grandchildren, and eral more surgeries necessary to complete healing. four great-grandchildren. All are members of FCSLA W130 of Clutier, IA Congratulations to our anniversary couple.

MARCH 2009 5 HOME OFFICE DIRECTORY ASSISTANCE

The following list is to assist you with our phone system. You may use the extension below for the department you wish to reach when calling the First Catholic Ladies Association. Please remember, if you do not know which extension you need, you may press “0” zero for the receptionist and she will direct your call to the appropriate department.

Main Department Menu Options Michelle Studniarz ...... 1000 Changes/Conversion ...... 1057 New Insurance — Rate Information . . .2 Pam Boyarsky ...... 1028 Commission — Annuity ...... 1065 Death Claim/Matured Endowments . . .3 Pat Schultz ...... 1038 Commission — Life Insurance . . 1066 Cash Surrender/Cash Value Patrick Braun ...... 1018 Cookbook Information ...... 1052 Department ...... 4 Paula Dalpiaz ...... 1015 Death Claims ...... 1063 Annuity Department ...... 5 Regina Komara ...... 1027 Dividends ...... 1066 Dividend Information ...... 6 Sue Ann Seich ...... 1051 Insurance Premium Rates ...... 1062 Billing Information ...... 7 Theresa Gentzler ...... 1035 Lapses/Lost Certificates ...... 1059 Name/Address Change Information . . .8 Loan Department ...... 1019 Extended Menu Options ...... 9 Department Directory Extension Magazine Information ...... 1055 1099 Forms ...... 1017 Matured Endowments ...... 1063 Extended Menu Options Address Changes ...... 1068 Name Changes ...... 1068 Beneficiary Changes & Annuities ...... 1065 New Life Insurance ...... 1062 Cookbook Information ...... 2 Beneficiary Changes ...... 1052 Ownership Changes ...... 1058 Commission Info — Billing/Invoices ...... 1067 Scholarship ...... 1054 Annuity Policies ...... 3 Branch Transfer ...... 1058 Social Security ...... 1055 Scholarship Information ...... 4 Cash Surrenders/Cash Value . . . 1064 Website ...... 1031 Magazine Info/Social Security Changes ...... 5 Commission Info — Life Insurance . .6 Conversion/Changes Information . . . .7 FCSLA BOARD ANNOUNCES Branch Transfers/Ownership Changes ...... 8 NEW PROGRAM Lapses (Expelled) Lost Certificate The Board of Directors is pleased to announce a Matching Funds Pro- Information ...... 9 gram for 2009. Here are the highlights: Directory by Name Extension Barb Shedlock ...... 1029 k Senior or Junior Branches may apply for the matching funds program Bob Jones ...... 1017 twice in the calendar year. Caroline Studniarz ...... 1048 k The charitable activity must be approved by the Home Office prior to Claudia Farkas ...... 1024 the event. Dagmar Walter ...... 1025 Danielle Duke ...... 1031 k The pre-approved charitable activity must be planned by a FCSLA Dorothy Szumski ...... 1034 Senior or Junior Branch although a church or community group may Flo Talevski ...... 1030 work together in sponsoring an approved event in conjunction with the Gianna Picciano ...... 1021 branch. Branches may work together on the approved activity! Heather Schultz ...... 1037 k A Join Hands Day Activity will not qualify under this program. Irene Drotleff ...... 1012 k Direct donations from a branch will NOT qualify for matching funds. Jean Buday ...... 1026 Jennifer Brickman ...... 1036 k The Branch’s Fraternal Activity will not qualify for matching funds be- Jessica Braddock ...... 1060 cause it is already reimbursed by the Home Office. John Janovec ...... 1016 k The maximum amount to be matched per activity will be capped at Karen Visocan ...... 1050 $500.00 and $20,000 has been dedicated to the program for the year! Kelly Shedlock ...... 1047 Kim Ratleph ...... 1023 k Contact the Home Office if you wish to apply for the matching fund pro- Margie Jandrokovic ...... 1019 gram. This program will be reviewed annually to determine its effective- Marie Dalpiaz ...... 1033 ness. Mary Ann Johanek ...... 1011

6 Z"ENSKA:Z"ENSKA: JEDNOTAJEDNOTA FCSLA Home Office Staff Branch 522 Member Supports “Go RED Day” Celebrates the Rank In the February issue of Fraternally Yours, Dr. Deborah of Eagle Scout Brindza, our National Medical Examiner informed us that February is Healthy Heart awareness month. She said each Thomas deHaas III, a year one day is celebrated as “Go Red for Women/Men Day.” member of Branch 522, This year the date was February 6, 2009. The Fraternal and Cleveland, OH, celebrated Youth Director, Sue Ann M. Seich challenged the Home the rank of Eagle Scout at Office staff to wear red in support of healthy hearts on that his Court of Honor, Satur- day. As you can see by the photo, the staff is very coopera- day, December 27, 2008 at tive. A first prize was given for wearing the most red to Dor- Perry United Methodist othy Szumski and tied for second were Margie Jandrokovic Church, the sponsor of Boy and Flo Talevski. Sue Ann thanked everyone for taking part Scouts of America Troop 71. in the celebration of “Healthy Heart Day.” Jim McMillan scout- master of the troop stated, “Thomas is a fine young man and lives by the Scout Law. Someone who lives by these standards is on his way to having a positive im- pact on the world.” The Scout Law consists of these qualities: Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, and Reverent. One requirement to becoming an Eagle Scout is to de- sign and implement a service project that benefits the com- munity. His Eagle Scout Project involved the landscaping of the renovated Perry Public Library. He organized and fa- cilitated the design and installation of all the landscaping and related materials. He personally acquired over $3,900.00 in donations of landscape materials and nursery stock. His father said “Thomas has grown in his leadership and Branch W187 Elects New Officers organizational abilities.” Branch W187 recently elected new officers as follows: Thomas has shown his leadership abilities in school, Darlene Blazek, President; Clarice Sabata, Secretary; sports, performing arts groups, family retreats and in scout- Robina Regnier, Treasurer; and Manny Bartek, Vice-Presi- ing. Thomas, a sophomore at Perry High School, is actively dent. involved in school as a member of Band and Choir, Jazz Band, The branch also recently established scholarships for Brass Choir, Ski Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Key student members in Catholic Schools and the Larry Bouc Club, and Buccaneers Show Choir. He also competes in Memorial Scholarship in honor of their past President. This Soccer, Swimming, and Baseball for extracurricular athletic award is available to any member furthering their Czech lan- teams. Academically, he has maintained over a 4.57 grade guage education. point average. He has earned the respect of his peers, teach- ers and fellow scouts. Thomas has shown positive attitude and leadership by being awarded the Archie Griffin Sportsmanship Award, showing outstanding sportsmanship. He was awarded the Greg Mullins Award, presented for outstanding character, scholarship, leadership and citizenship. His father, Thomas deHaas Jr., also an Eagle Scout stated, “I know that Thomas will excel and continue to bring his scouting values to school, his community, the market- place and the world. He’s a great person and I’m proud to have him as a son.” New officers, L-R: Darlene Blazek, President, Clarice Sabata, Thomas is a member of 522 and the grandson of Joanne Secretary, Robina Regnier, Treasurer, and Manny Bartek, Vice- Drury, and office staff member of the First Catholic Slovak President. Ladies Association Branch in Beachwood, OH. MARCH 2009 7 BRANCH W033 CHRISTMAS PARTY Branch W33, Spillville, IA held their Attending Catholic Elementary annual Christmas Party and meeting Schools: Levi Klimesh, Grade 6 - $100; on December 7, 2008 with 79 members Sabrina Andera, Grade 5 - $100; Kaylie present. Klimesh, Grade 2 A potluck dinner was served at noon - $100; Jackson and during the business meeting the Hertges, Grade 2 children went to another room to work - $100. on assorted crafts. Santa arrived after Two college the meeting and handed out bags of scholarships of treats to everyone. Many children and $250 each were even some adults sat on Santa’s knee awarded to Brad and told him what they would like for Riha and Troy Sabrina Andera received $100 scholar- Christmas. Klimesh. ship from Vice President Gerald Kuhn. Once Santa left A $50 check to return to the was given to Max Klimesh wins North Pole ev- Ramona Ryant jar of M&M’s for eryone enjoyed as a representa- guessing the playing Bingo tive of the Legion amount in jar. with the winner’s of Mary, an organization that visits the selecting prizes sick, individuals in rest homes, makes from the lighted rosaries, including many that are sent Christmas tree. to our military. During the Everyone had a wonderful day and meeting, schol- left looking forward to a wonderful New arships were Year. handed out to L-R: Levi Klimesh, Gerald Kuhn, and the following. Kaylie Klimesh. Levi and Kaylie each received a $100 scholarship award.

Junior members Kayleann Fjelstul, Sara Secretary Rebecca Kuhn presents $50 Apat, and Reid Fjelstul help President check to Legion of Mary member $250 College Scholarship Award given Dan Silhacek with Bingo. Ramona Ryant. to Troy Klimesh by Gerald Kuhn.

$250 College Scholarship Award ac- cepted by Raymond Balik, grandfather Youngest member Konner of recipient Brad Riha who was unable Children showing crafts they made during meeting. Parr sits on Santa’s lap. to attend. 8 Z"ENSKA:Z"ENSKA: JEDNOTAJEDNOTA Holiday Season Celebrated McKeesport Branch The Timken, KS, Holds Christmas Party Branch W133 held their Christmas party on January Saint Mary’s Sr. 11 at noon at the Commu- Branch 77 of nity Center in Timken. In McKeesport, PA, held addition to lunch and the their annual Christ- annual meeting, the group mas Party/Meeting on enjoyed visiting and music. December 7, 2008 at The next scheduled the McKeesport Pali- activity of the group is the sades. President annual picnic on Sunday, Jerry Holmes opened August 2, at 6:00 p.m. in the meeting with a Timken. prayer. Roll call was The photo above is of taken, the treasurer’s Elected officers, L-R: Marian Greenland, Irene Fedor, Jerry Mary Schroeder and her son Jacob, our newest member. In report was given and business was dis- Holmes, Virginia Holmes, Audrey the background is, left to right, Rosarie Jecha, President Podlesny, Carol Yurechko. Helen Finger, and Agnes Finger. cussed. Branch offic- ers were elected as follows: Jerry Holmes — President; Irene Fedor — Vice President; Virginia Holmes — Treasurer; Marian Greenland — Financial Secretary; Judy Fedor — Recording Secretary/Junior Secretary; Audrey Podlesny and Carol Yurechko — Auditors. Favors from the Home Office and tickets for prizes were distributed. Tickets were sold for the annual 50/50 drawing with half of the take going to the winner and the other half being donated to the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. Dinner was served, catered by Kayvay’s Restaurant, and the members enjoyed the music of Dorothy and Company during and after dinner.

FEAST OF HOLY FAMILY Branch 30 Christmas Party CELEBRATED Held in Ohio On Sunday, December 27, Branch W093 of Tabor, SD celebrated the “Feast of the Holy Family” with a potluck Members of Branch 30 celebrated the Christmas brunch after mass. season at their annual party held on December 10, This year’s na- 2008. A delicious dinner was enjoyed at Rusty’s South tional scholarship Side Grill in Boardman, OH. winners were hon- ored: Ronda May- rose and Curtis Thoene. (A third win- ner Theresa Mar- ganis, was unable to attend.) Ronda is a se- National Scholarship winners Ronda nior at the Univer- Mayrose and Curtis Thoene with sity of South Da- Branch President Gary Sestak. kota, and is married to Byrce Mayrose. They have two sons, Caleb and Isaac. Ronda’s parents are Ron and Janet Burbach. Curtis has transferred to the University of Nebraska this year after attending Northeast Community College for two years. His parents are Ken and Mary Thoene. No one applied for branch scholarships this year. MARCH 2009 9 Branch 81 Celebrates Christmas with its Members The FCSLA Branch 81 held its an- Secretary of Branch 81, nual Christmas luncheon on December and Marjorie Strbjak, Audi- 10, 2008. This celebration took place tor of Jr. Branch 58 signed at St. John the Baptist Catholic School in the members as they in Whiting, IN. arrived. The tables were The officers of Branch 81 and Jr. decorated with center- Branch 58 held a brief meeting. Audi- pieces which were poinset- tor of Jr. Branch 85, Ann Jurek opened tias in a Christmas basket the meeting with a prayer. President with surrounding orna- Florence Hovanec asked for reports and ments, very festive! This set spoke briefly on old and new business. the mood for our very Margaret Abildua friendly get together with 65 Officers of Branch 81 and 58. discussed dona- members present. Flo- tions and also as rence Hovanec opened with a greeting donation of $25,000 to the church. This President of our and Father John Kalicky the pastor of donation was very much appreciated District she ad- St. John the Baptist Catholic Church by Father Kalicky. All the priests of St. dressed the issue gave the benediction. Father Gary John Church received a monetary do- we all have ques- Scherer and Deacon Kevin from the nation as a Christmas gift from Branch tions on, and that parish were also present. A turkey lun- 81. Financial Secretary of Jr. Branch 58, is if there is any cheon was served with all the trim- Ann Okerstrom also presented Father information from mings, followed by red velvet cake Kalicky with a monetary donation of the Home Office made by some of the officers. $1,500 to help the school get a new on the classes for Special guest was Vice President keyboard for the music department. As Dolores Geffert us to attend and Rosemary Mlinarich. Rosemark spoke the members were getting ready to reads a Christmas become agents. about new business happening at the leave they were sent off with a $5 gift poem. Ed Bock, our Home Office. Dolores Geffert read a card to a local grocery store. This cele- agent, discussed how our Join Hands spirit-filled Christmas message. A 50/ bration of Jesus’ birth reminded us just Day follow-up went and he also informed 50 raffle was held and half was donated how important this holiday really is. It us that he put the information on-line. to the local food pantry. President was a great success! To our sur- Hovanec and Treasurer Margaret prise, his Abildua of Branch 81 presented Father daughter, Kalicky with a very generous monetary Rachel, who has gradu- ated from Culinary school had baked us a Snowflake cake do- cake! The nated by Rachel Bock. beautiful snowflake cake was so festive we de- cided to auction it off at the luncheon. L-R: Laura Holman, Berdie Chulaski, and Florence Hovanec (left) and Rosemary The meeting was adjourned. Ann Jurek, Auditor of Jr. Branch 58. Mlinarich. After the meeting Donnie Sabol,

L-R:Maria Ihnot, Florence Gresko, Carol L-R: Margaret Abildua, Fr. Kalicky, and Vargo, and Ann Okestrom. Florence Hovanec. 10 Z"ENSKA: JEDNOTA NEW DISTRICT PRESIDENT FOR WISCONSIN On a snowy Saturday morning, December 6, 2008, a vention in 1999; being named FCSLA Fraternalist of the Year happy group of the Louise M. Yash District members gath- and National Fraternal Congress of America MVP ered at Alioto’s Restaurant in Milwaukee, WI for their 25th Fraternalist-in-Action in 2006; and serving on the Salary Christmas luncheon. President Mary Kebisek welcomed Committee at the convention and being the top insurance everyone to the yearly meeting with an opening prayer and selling district among the 16 Districts in 2007. The mem- immediately got the crowd roaring with her trademark jokes. bers thanked Mary for her dedicated years of service. The year’s accomplishments were reviewed: the Silver An- The newly elected officers of 2009 are: Mary Jo Noyes niversary celebration at the Venice Club, Join Hands Day — President (Mary Jo Noyes is also the Vice-President of at Zablocki Veterans’ Nursing facility, and a pilgrimage to Branch 376 and on the National Court of Appeals); Virginia celebrate St. Ann’s Day in Whiting, IN. Sedlacek — Vice-President; Kathy Valent — Secretary; The new business consisted of approving donations in Betty Novak — Treasurer; and, Bob Budjac and Fred Forrest 2009 for the Tatra Dancers, Holy Hill, Notre Dame Nuns and — Auditors. The Giving Tree. Also, a new tradition was introduced, Important Louise M. Yash District 2009 dates were an- namely, each scholarship winner will receive $100 and each nounced as: April 4 — Spring Luncheon; May 16 — Join applicant non-winner will receive $25 for their participation. Hands Day with the nuns of Notre Dame in Elm Grove; July Fraternal and Youth Director Sue Ann Seich and National — St. Ann’s Day celebration in Illinois; and December 5 — Sales Manager Patrick Braun traveled to Milwaukee to join Christmas Luncheon. in the festivities and addressed the group to discuss their After a delicious buffet, there was accordion playing by goals for 2009. Beverly White and many door prizes awarded. The mem- During the annual election of officers, the group was bers were wished — “Vesele Vianoce a Stastlivy Novy Rok.” shocked when President Mary Kebisek informed them that she would not seek re-election. After a long and rewarding career, Mary had decided to pass the baton of leadership to the next generation. Mary reflects fondly on her years of FCSLA service as Recording Secretary and Financial Sec- retary-Treasurer of Branch 376 since 1986 and as President of the Louise M. Yash District since 1992. Her career high- lights include: serving on the Pension Committee and be- coming a member in the 100M Club in 1995; selling over $500,000 in insurance and winning 10th prize at the con-

MARCH 2009 11 BRANCH 111 OF CHARLEROI HOLDS HOLIDAY PARTY Members of St. Catherine Sr. Branch 111 in Charleroi Following dinner Grace Popson reported on FCSLA ac- PA gathered December 7th at the Charleroi Elks for the tivities and beneifts and also gave a branch financial report. annual Christmas Party and meeting. They were welcomed Donations, approved by the members, were given to the by Grace Popson, Branch Secretary/Treasurer. Following Church, religious orders, religious schools and Coats for grace before the meal, the attendees were served a delicious Kids. full course meal. Table decorations were given as door prizes. Each branch member was given a gift from the branch. Members left the party with wishes of good cheer and blessings for everyone in the new year.

CEDAR RAPIDS PARTY HELD Branch W137 of Cedar Rapids, IA held its Christmas Party at St. Ludmila’s gym on Sunday, Decem- ber 7, 2008 from 4 to 7 pm. Seventy-five mem- bers were in attendance for pizza, Santa and Mrs. Claus and Ricky, the bal- loon man. The next branch activity will be the swim party at Bender pool in April. The bike ride Branch W093 Holds is tentatively set for June Annual Christmas Party 27th at 10 a.m. starting at Sokol Park. Branch W093 of Tabor, SD held their annual Christmas Party on December 7, 2008. Approxi- mately 45 mem- bers attended this event. Following the noon potluck meal, there was a President Gary Sestak presents cookie exchange “Fraternalist of the Year” award to and a short meet- Leonard Cimpl. ing. Leonard Cimpl was presented an award for being their “Fraternalist of the Year” in 2008. He thanked the members POLICY CHANGE for sponsoring him at the state fraternal congress. ALL OBITUARIES PUBLISHED IN FRATERNALLY 50 year members James Kloucek, Roxanne Erickson, YOURS WILL BE LIMITED TO 250 WORDS OR LESS. A small photo (digital in jpeg format or hard copy) may still Charles Small, Steve Merkwan and Roger Varilek were hon- be submitted for publication with the death notice. Honor- ored although they were not able to attend the meeting. ing our members that have entered into eternal rest is an Thank you notes were read and the District President important part of our publication; however, due to the vol- Ron Sestak thanked everyone that helped at the November ume of death notices received it is becoming more diffi- District meeting. cult to publish them in a timely manner. When submitting Members were reminded of the March 1st deadline to your death notices please edit the entry to no more than apply for a national scholarship. 250 words. Any notices that exceed the word limit will be The meeting adjourned, followed by door prizes and a edited to comply with this change. Thank you for your co- visit from St. Nicholas who distributed Christmas treats to operation! all in attendance. 12 Z"ENSKA:Z"ENSKA: JEDNOTAJEDNOTA Anna Hurban District of Chicago Celebration The Anna Hurban District of Chicago held its Annual Christmas Party on Saturday, December 6 at the Orland Cha- teau in Orland Park, IL. The weather was cold, icy and slip- pery; however, it did not deter 364 members and their guests, including members from the Indiana District, from venturing out to share in a day of fraternal fellowship and fun. Socially everyone enjoyed themselves, had a wonderful family style meal and benefitted by winning 184 raffle prizes which were drawn as part of the event! Indiana District Members, L-R: Agnes Chervenak, Betty Yurechko, Florence Hovanek, Carl Yurechko.

District Officers: L-R: Recording Secretary Helen Ledvora, Vice President Judy Tybor Knizner, Treasurer Alice Nemcek, President Joe Ledvora, Auditor Irene Zittman, Financial Sec- retary Jarmila Hlubocky.

Indiana District Members, L-R: Seated-Marge Vrlik, Joann Banovich, Mary Blake. Standing-Andy Lacer and Jo Ann Ortiz.

L-R: Margaret Krugley, chairperson of party; Dolores Mooha, District Members, L-R: Ruth Lacer, Elizabeth Dedinski, Agnes Alice Nemcek, Judy Tybor Knizner, Jarmila Hlobocky, Joe Chervenak, Betty Ortiz, Betty Yurechko. Ledvora, Irene Zittman, some of the helpers who helped make the event a success.

Some of the attending members and guests. MARCH 2009 13 NORA ROSE OLEXA was born on June 26, 2008 to proud parents William and Elizabeth Olexa. She is the new- est member of St. Ludmilla Jr. Branch 485 in Cleveland, OH. Her proud grand- father is Milan Kolbulsky, the an- KELSEY ANTHONY, age 10, made nouncer on the Cleveland Slovak Ra- ROBERT JOSEPH RUEGER, son of her First Holy Communion on April 10, dio Hour, heard every Sunday morning Robert and Christine Rueger is a new 2008 at The Blessed Virgin Mary member of Jr. Branch 512. He was born Church in Northampton, PA. She is the on November 8, 2007 in Memphis, TN. daughter of Mark and Cheryl Anthony He joins his mother, grandparents and sister of T.J. and Jacqueline. All are Ronald and Nancy Grech and uncle members of the FCSLA Jr. Branch 187, Richard Grech who are also members. Allentown, PA. DOGS Digging trying to find a bone, Only if they would have known, The members of Jr. God’s great things are in all places, Branch 170 in Charleroi, PA were remembered with a Silly dogs with dirty faces. ☺ Christmas monetary gift from by Katie Chlysta the branch. (age 11 — Seton Catholic School and a Front-row, L-R: Luke Wyuratt, member of Jr. Branch HO, Beachwood, OH) Alec Calcek and Emily Wyu- ratt. Back Row: Christopher Calcek and David Calcek, III.

14 Z"ENSKA: JEDNOTA Branch 32 Holiday Party Annual Halloween Party St. Cecilia’s Jr. Branch W093 of Tabor, SD held its annual Halloween Branch 32 of McKees- Party on October 26, 2008. There were approximately 50 port, PA, held its an- members in attendance. nual Christmas party The day began with a noon potluck. Following a meet- on December 6, 2009. ing was conducted by President Gary Sestak. The secre- The party was held tary and treasurer’s reports, and correspondence were read. at Kid Company in National scholarship winners for this year are Ronda West Mifflin, PA. They Mayrose, Curtis Thoene, and Theresa Marganis. received tokens for the Ron Sestak thanked Dennis and Sherry Povondra for video games and en- taking Leonard and Mildred Cimpl to Rapid City so Leonard joyed all of the features could participate in the South Dakota Fraternal Congress. offered — indoor A costume contest was held and the winners for the bumper cars, the Ba- children were Isaac Mayrose (1st), Isabella Sestak (2nd), nana Squadron ride Savannah Furlong and her mother, and Jurne Vavruska (3rd). Adult winners were: Betty Kocer and everyone’s favorite Meri Beth, and prospective new (1st), Janet Burbach (2nd), and Terry Sestak (3rd). — a giant three level member. Gifts were given to Father Joe and Monsignor Hermann gym with club houses, in honor of Priesthood Sunday. Other door prizes were given rope climbs and tube slides. and the meeting was adjourned. Bingo and refreshments They received gifts from the Home Office, a goodies bag concluded the day. from Kid Com- pany and a $5 bill. They en- joyed their lunch of pizza, soda, and cake in their own private party room — the Zachary Tapocik and Jimmy Fedor enjoy North Pole the bumper cars. Room. The kids love Kid Company and requested the party be held in the same place next year.

Jr. Branch 83 Gets Visit from Santa JR. BRANCH 83, Joliet, IL held its Christmas Party on MIA FRANCES November 30, 2008 at St. Bernard’s Church Hall in Joliet. KOLENC was born on The children were treated to fun and games and a visit from May 28, 2008 and was Santa Claus. They were also treated to a gift from the baptized on Septem- branch! ber 13, 2008 at St. Gabriel Church in Con- cord, OH. Mia is a member of Jr. Branch 475 and is the daugh- ter of Daniel and Donna Kolenc and granddaughter of Rita Voytko of Cleveland, OH. She is a third gen- eration FCSLA mem- ber.

MARCH 2009 15 ANNA M. BRECHKA BUTLER and Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Post #41. Family was very important to Branch 184 Rosemary attended Youngstown Windy. He had strong hands and a soft State University. She was a customer heart. He loved to listen to music and Anna M. Brechka Butler died Au- service representative for Paige and tinker in his garage. He was also known gust 21, 2008, at Cranbury Nursing and Byrnes Insurance Company since 1986. for his love of trading cars. Rehabilitation Center in Monroe Town- Rosemary enjoyed traveling, He is survived by his wife Georgia, ship. She was 78. sightseeing, visiting parks, fairs, flower Grafton, ND; children: Phyllis (Ronald) Born October 11, 1929, in Carteret, garden displays, and cooking. She spent Unke, Yuma, AZ; Elaine (Rick) NJ, she lived there until moving to the her time devoted to her husband, John Kilichowski, Minto, ND; Margaret Deans section of South Brunswick 57 and both were always seen together. “Marge” (Greg) Gudajtes, Grand Forks, years ago. Mrs. Butler was a communicant of Rosemary leaves to cherish her ND; Lawrence (Adele) Burianek, St. Cecilia Roman Catholic Church in memory her husband, John P. Serbin, Grafton, ND; Nita (Keith) Harrington, Monmouth Junction. She was a mem- whom she married November 25, 1988, Grand Forks, ND; 14 grandchildren, 15 ber of the South Brunswick Senior Citi- a brother, Joseph Guyan of Struthers; great-grandchildren and siblings: Dan zens and the First Catholic Slovak La- aunts, Sister Jane Francis of the Sis- (Delores) Burianek, Grafton and Tracy dies Association. ters of Charity of Villa San Bernardo in Dahlgren, Adams, ND. He was pre- She was predeceased by three Bedford, Helen Mershimer of Poland ceded in death by his parents, broth- brothers John, Edward, and Joseph and Margie Basista of Struthers. ers: Joseph, Johnnie and Amby and Brechka. Surviving are her husband of She was preceded in death by her sister Stanny Barta, granddaughter Jill 57 years John O. Butler; two sons Tho- parents. Kilichowski. mas Butler and Bryan Butler, both of Rosemary’s faith in God, kindness, New York City; and a brother George sweetness, and courage were an inspi- AGNES DERSY Brechka of Florida. ration to all who knew her and she will Branch 472 forever be loved and sadly missed by In lieu of flowers, contributions were Agnes Krem- her husband and family. made to The Alzheimers Association, pasky Dersy, 91, of Greater NJ Chapter, 400 Morris Avenue Canal Fulton, Suite 251 Denville, NJ 07834-1365. VENDELYN F. BURIANEK passed away De- Branch W024 cember 3, 2008 at ROSEMARY JANE SERBIN Vendelyn F. “Windy” Burianek, age Gaslite Villa Health Branch 156 90 of Grafton, ND quietly passed away Care after a lengthy Rosemary Jane on December 9, 2008, surrounded by illness. (Guyan) Serbin, his family. Agnes was born 56, passed away Vendelyn was born October 20, February 17, 1917 December 20, 1918, in Veseleyville, ND, the son of the in Wick Haven, PA, the daughter of 2008, at the Cleve- late John and Agnes (Dusek) Burianek. Clement and Maria Roth Krempasky. land Clinic after an He grew up and attended school in She moved to Warren, OH, in 1940. In extended illness. Veseleyville. Following his education he February 1944, she married Lyle Dersy, Rosemary was in farmed in the Veseleyville area. who was killed while fighting in France born February 3, Windy was united in marriage to Geor- during World War II. 1952, in Struthers, gia Janda on October 14, 1941 in Agnes joined Sts. Cyril and Meth- a daughter of Frank and Catherine Veseleyville. He served in the United odius Catholic Church in 1940 and was (Diba) Guyan. States Army in 1942. Following his dis- a very active member. She was a mem- Rosemary was named after her charge he returned to Veseleyville to ber of the First Catholic Slovak Ladies aunts, Sister Rosemary and Sister Jane farm. In 1977 they moved to Grafton Association from age 17. Agnes held Francis of the Sisters of Charity. where Windy and Georgia worked side positions of President and Financial Rosemary was a graduate of the by side for 20 years as custodians for Secretary of Branch 472 in Warren. Holy Trinity Catholic School and the Bremer Bank. For 42 years (1940-1982) Agnes Struthers High School in 1970. She Windy was a devout Catholic and enjoyed her working years at General was a member of the First Catholic Slo- active member of St. John’s Catholic Electric (Trumbull Lamp) in Warren. vak Ladies Association, was baptized Church, a life member of the Park River Agnes is survived by a sister, Ann at Holy Trinity Church, attended St. Knights of Columbus, the Catholic Mariana of Coraopolis, PA and a Nicholas Church, Holy Trinity Church Workmen and Grafton American Legion brother, Samuel Krempasky of Massillon, 16 Z"ENSKA: JEDNOTA OH. Also surviving are 17 nieces and nieces and nephews, and 2 great-great- dren; four great-grandchildren; a sister nephews, Kenny, Joyce, Jerome, Jeffrey, grandnieces. Sister is preceded in Helen Koletzky, Yankton, a brother-in- Jack II, Barry, Robert, Carol, Ann, Sam, death by her parents, Joseph and Maria law, Vern ( Gladys) Hlavac of Bemidji, Margie, Kathy, Gregory, Kerry, Terry, (Bacur) Massura and siblings: William, MN and many nieces and nephews. Ryan, Rebecca and Emmy Lou. Edward (late Wilma), Richard, Alfred He was preceded in death by his par- In addition to her husband and par- David, Alma (late Al) Schnaidt, ents and two grandchildren. ents, Agnes was preceded in death by Stephen, and Joseph Massura and a five brothers, Klement, Steve, Albert, late sister-in-law, Eileen Mamajek. A DONALD JOSEPH McLEAN Max and Carl and two nephews, Lain memorial service in Chicago will take Branch W130 and John. place at a later date. Memorials may Donald Joseph McLean, 80, of Traer be made to the Sisters of Saints Cyril died, November 14, 2008 at his home SR. M. ALFRED MASSURA and Methodius, Villa Sacred Heart, 580 of cancer. Branch 543 Railroad Street, Danville, PA 17821. He was born on September 8, 1928 Sister M. Alfred on the McLean farm southeast of Traer Massura, a Sister LADDIE CABALKA to Hugh and Catharine (Foley) McLean. of Saints Cyril and Branch W093 He attended Perry #6 school through Methodius (Dan- Laddie Cabalka, 75, of Yankton, SD, the 8th grade and graduated from Traer ville, PA), passed passed away on September 30, 2008 at High School in 1947. He then started away on January his residence surrounded by his family. farming with his father. On August 24, 28, 2009 at the age Laddie Cabalka was born on a farm 1954 he was united in marriage to of 93. A Chicago in Lesterville, SD on May 12, 1933, to Catherine Liston at St. Patrick’s Catho- native, Sr. Alfred Emil A. and Marie (Bouska) Cabalka. lic Church in Tama. Don also worked was the first voca- He attended school in the Utica area at the Meskwaki Bingo, Casino Hotel tion from St. Simon Parish, Chicago, IL. and later completed college courses. from 1993-2004. She entered the Sisters of Saints Cyril He met his future wife, Janene Hlavac, He was a member of St. Wenceslaus and Methodius on October 2, 1936, in 1952 and they dated through her Catholic Church in rural Clutier until its making her 1st profession of vows on college years. He served in the United closure in 1992. He then was a mem- October 17, 1939. Sister received a States Army in the Korean War. Laddie ber of St. Paul’s Catholic Church of B.A. in Education from Marywood Uni- and Janene were married April 23, 1957, Traer. He served on the parish council versity, Scranton, PA, and an M.A. in at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in of both churches. He was a member of the Catholic Order of Foresters #1482 Guidance from Villanova. She served as Tabor, SD. They were married 51 years. Following their marriage, they farmed and president of the Catholic Workman a teacher and high school guidance within the Utica and Scotland areas Lodge #130 both of Clutier. He was a counselor in schools located in the dio- until 1971. After moving back to the fam- charter member of the Knights of Co- ceses of Scranton, PA; Charleston, SC; ily farm in Lesterville, SD, Laddie worked lumbus #8315 of Traer. Don also served Trenton, NJ; Syracuse, NY and Gary, at Purina Feeds, Zip Feeds, Utica Lum- as Perry Township trustee and on the IN. For 21 years of her 69 years as a ber, and Physician’s Mutual Insurance. board of directors for Bohemian Mutual religious she was an English teacher He also had employment at Alumax/ Insurance. and guidance counselor at Andrean Alcoa, Sunshine Foods, and Hy-Vee. Don is survived by his wife, High School, Merrillville, IN. Prior to her Laddie was a member of the Tabor Catherine, of 54 years; four children: retirement, Sister served as the librar- Catholic Workman, American Legion Cecelia (Jim) Harmsen of Reinbeck, ian at St. Simon School, Chicago, IL, Rudolph Christensen Post #237 of Mary McLean of Traer, D. Pat (Sue) living in the convent that her father Jo- Gayville, SD, and had 38 years of so- McLean of Traer, and Kathy (Dan) seph had built for the Sisters of briety with Alcoholics Anonymous. He McGrane of Nixa, MO; eight grandchil- St. Simon Parish. Sister was a mem- touched many lives through talks, dren: Tom (Brandi) Harmsen, Todd ber of the FCSLA Branch 421 in Chi- meetings, and phone calls by promot- (Allyssa Buskohl) Harmsen, Emily cago and then Branch 543 of Danville, ing unity, service, and recovery. Krafka (Aaron Knebel), Shane Krafka, PA. Survivors include siblings: Julia Survivors include his beloved wife, Ryan and Rylee McLean, Isabel and (late Joseph) Tybor, Alfred (Eileen) Janene Ann (Hlavac) Cabalka, Yankton; Keira McGrane; and two great-grand- Massura, Therese (Leo J.) Tylus and son, Bob (Linda) Cabalka, Yankton; children Ireland Harmsen and Ben Lydia (late Tom) Berry; as well as nu- daughters: Diane (John) Nicholson, Krafka. merous nieces and nephews, grand- Overland Park, KS, and Elaine (Ron) He was preceded in death by his nieces and nephews, great-grand- Jansen, Lenexa, KS; eight grandchil- parents, grandson, Michael Harmsen. MARCH 2009 17 O LIETAJU:CEJ MAC"KE Krista Bendova; (Please enjoy the English translation of this Slovak fable on Page 19) V istej dedinke z'ila c'ierna mac'ic'ka, vel*mi prâjemna;, je vel*ka; diva; sliepka, ktora; z'erie aj l*udâ, aha, kol*ko ich vel*mi rozmn'aukana;, a volala sa C"ilipanda. Rada sa ma; v bruchu . . . mn'au;u;u;, moz'no z'erie aj mac'ic'ky, umy;vala, rada para;dila a najs't*astnejs'ia bola, ked* jej raz zachra;n'te ma, mn'au;u;u; . . .^^ deti uviazali na hrdlo c'ervenu; mas'lic'ku. Ina; mac'ka by C"ilipanda sa zl*akla, ale es'te viacej sa zl*akol pilot v sa hnevala, ale para;dnici C"ilipande sa to pa;c'ilo. tom lietadle, ktore; prefrklo okolo lietaju;cej mac'ky. Jedne;ho dn'a pris'iel do dediny cirkus. Pri cirkuse Spustil sa takisto ako vrana strmhlav k zemi, nu;dzovo bola strelnica a maly; Lacko si tam vystriel*al obrovsky; prista;l na najbliz's'om futbalovom ihrisku a zatelefonoval c'erveny; nafukovacâ balo;n. na letisko> ,,Vys'lite stâhac'ky, lebo vo vzduchu lieta c'osi ,,Pozri, C"ilipanda, c'o som vystriel*al, ^^pochva;lil sa za;hadne;, podobne; mac'ke, visâ to na c'ervenom balo;ne Lacko doma na dvore. a moz'no je to lietaju;ci obyvatel* z inej plane;ty, ktory; Mac'ic'ka ovon'ala balo;n a za;vistlivo zamn'aukala> chce prista;t* na nas'ej Zemi!^^ ,,Mneu;u;u; . . .^^ C"ilipanda nic' nevedela o tomto poplachu a bola uz' Lacko sa zasmial> ,,Poc'uli ste, deti@ Ona chce ten vel*mi nespokojna;. Celkom skrehla od zimy a okrem balo;n, povedala ,mne;e;e;^ . . . Ja jej ho na chvâl*u toho aj poriadne vyhladla. S"koda, z'e mys'i nelietaju;, poz'ic'iam, nech ma; radost*!^^ a Lacko priviazal balo;n rozmy;s'l*ala C"ilipanda a nevedela, c'o si poc'at*. Lebo sta;le C"ilipande na chvost. iba letela, letela a ani nevedela, kam. Odrazu uvidela C"ilipanda vyzerala teraz vel*mi vznes'ene> vpredu kr;del* divy;ch husâ. Hned* vedela, z'e su; to husi, lebo mas'l*a, vzadu balo;n, taku; para;du nemala es'te nijaka; vyzerali skoro tak ako doma na dvore. mac'ka na svete. ,,Husic'ky mile;,^^ mn'aukala C"ilipanda z posledny;ch V tej chvâli fu;kol spoza rohu jesenny; vetrisko, sâl. ,,Som nes't*astna; lietaju;ca mac'ka, zmilujte sa nado zaprel sa do balo;na a zac'al ho dvâhat* hore, nad domy. mnou, zachra;n'te ma!^^ A s balo;nom, samozrejme, aj C"ilipandu. Husi sa ani vel*mi nec'udovali, z'e stretli lietaju;cu ,,C"ilipanda!^^ kric'â Lacko. ,,Uz' aj zlet* dole a vra;t* mac'ku, lebo hus ma; odjakz'iva mens'â rozum, a mysleli mi mo]j balo;n!^^ si, z'e to tak ma; byt*. C"ilipanda mrauc'â ,,mn'au;u;u;^^, ale vzna;s'a sa sta;le ,,Pod*, ty mn'aukadlo,^^ povedala najstars'ia hus. vys's'ie a vys's'ie. ,,Mo]z'es' letiet* s nami.^^ Vrabce na streche sa splas'ili> ,,C"virik, c'virik! ,,Nemo]z'em,^^ odmn'aukala C"ilipanda. ,,Ten hlu;py Pomoc, mac'ka letâ, kam sa skryjeme pred lietaju;cou balo;n si letâ, kam on chce.^^ mac'kou, kde sa zachra;nime@!^^ Vtedy stara; diva; hus priletela k C"ilipande, chmatla C"ilipanda sa najprv zl*akla, ked* ju to vynieslo nahor, ju za c'ervenu; mas'lic'ku a t*ahala ju za sebou aj s balo;nom. ale ako poc'ula vrabc'acâ na;rek, ostala odrazu vel*mi ,,Pod*me domov,^^ mn'aukala C"ilipanda. pys'na;> naozaj, lietaju;cu mac'ku es'te ani ona nevidela! ,,My letâme na zimu do teply;ch krajân,^^ povedali Jesenny; vietor fuc'al c'oraz mocnejs'ie a C"ilipanda husi. ,,Nemo]z'eme sa vra;tit*, musâs' letiet* s nami. O chvâl*u sa vzna;s'ala c'oraz vys's'ie a d*alej. Pod oklakmi odrazu preletâme ocea;n.^^ zbadala, z'e oproti nej letâ c'udne; c'udo. Vyzeralo to ako C"ilipanda nevedela, c'o je to ocea;n, uz' jej bolo c'ierna sliepka, ale bolo ovel*a va/c's'ie a malo stras'ne vs'etko jedno, tak len zavrela oc'i a dala sa t*ahat*. Potom krivy; zoba;k. pocâtila, z'e letia dole, dole, potom c'osi urobilo stras'ne; ,,Mn'au;u;u;, sliepoc'ka!^^ zavolala mac'ka na tu; c'udnu; ,,bum!^^ – a odrazu sa nic' nepohlo. Ked* otvorila oc'i, kuru. ,,Pod* ku mne, poletâme spolu.^^ uvidela, z'e lez'â na piesc'itom brehu, vedl*a nej gagoce Ale c'ierna sliepka sa tak zl*akla, a zakra;kala> ,,Krrra;, kr;del* divy;ch husâ a na jej vlastnom chvoste sa hompa;l*a krrra;, strrras'idlo!^^ a vrana – lebo to bola vrana – sa puknuty; c'erveny; balo;n. Prepichol sa na morskej s'kl*abke. spustila strmhlav k zemi. Ved* lietaju;cu mac'ku es'te nikdy Balo;n bol prasknuty;, C"ilipanda nemohla letiet* d*alej, nadzemou nestretla a lietala uz' pekny;ch pa;r desat*roc'â. ale mala vel*ke; s't*astie. Na brehu nas'la do sy;tosti sardiniek, ,,Nech!^^ ,,mo]z'em letiet* aj sama!^^ ktore; ta vyhodilo more. A ked* sa dobre poobzerala, Odrazu poc'ula, z'e c'osi stras'ne vrc'â, a tesne pri sebe uvidela pri ryba;rskych domc'ekoch plno mac'iek a uvidela es'te stras'nejs'ie c'udo. kocu;rov a naveky sa usâdlila na tom morskom brehu. A ,,Mn'au;u;u;, sliepoc'ka, polet*me spolu!^^ rozpra;vala potom aj svojim prapravnukom, ako z nej Lietaju;ce c'udo neopovedalo, len d*alej stras'ne bola v mladosti prva; lietaju;ca mac'ka a z'e bola vo]bec vrc'alo. Odrazu C"ilipanda uvidela, z'e c'udo ma; na prva; mac'ka na svete, ktora; odletela na zimu do juz'ny;ch bruchu mnoz'stvo maly;ch okienok a za kaz'dy;m krajân. Nikto jej neveril, iba prapravnu;c'ence zamn'aukali> okienkom hl*adâ l*udska; tva;r. ,,Mn'au;u;u;, to bola kra;sna rozpra;vka, rozpra;vaj, rozpra;vaj, C"ilipanda sa stras'ne zl*akla> ,,Mn'au;u;u;, mn'au;u;u;, to rozpra;vaj na;m ju es'te raz, a es'te a es'te a es'te . . .^^ 18 Z"ENSKA:Z"ENSKA: JEDNOTAJEDNOTA ABOUT A FLYING CAT Krista Bendova; There lived in one village a black cat. She was very nice Cilipanda was afraid but so was the pilot in the place even though she meowed a lot. Her name was Cilipanda. which flew close to the flying cat. The plane had to land on She liked to be clean because she wanted to look nice, and the nearest soccer field and the pilot called the airport: “Send she was very glad when some children tied help because something strange is flying in the air. It looks a red ribbon around her neck. Another like a cat but it has on a red balloon and maybe it is a strange cat would have been angry, but creature from a different planet and wants to stay on our Cilipandra thought that she looked planet. great with the red bow. Cilipanda did not know about this emergency, but she One day a circus arrived in was quite unsettled. She was very cold and hungry. Too bad the village. Part of the circus was that mice did not fly, thought Cilipanda and she did not know a shooting gallery and little Lacko what to do. won a big red balloon. “Look She was still flying, but she had no idea where. Sud- Cilipanda what I won,” Lacko denly she saw a flock of wild geese. She knew they were gladly showed the cat his balloon wild geese because they looked like the domestic ones. at home. The cat just smelled the “dear geese” meowed Cilipanda, quite weak by now. “I am balloon and meowed. Lacko laughed: the unhappy flying cat, have pity and save me.” “Did you hear her?” — he turned to his The geese were not surprised that they saw a flying cat, friends. “She said she wanted the balloon. because geese do not have big brains, they thought cats I will lend her the balloon so she can play.” do fly. “Come with us,” said the oldest goose to Cilipanda, Lacko tied the balloon around Cilipanda’s tail. “you can fly with us.” Cilipanda looked very sophisticated — in “I cannot” said Cilipanda. “This darn balloon is flying front a ribbon, behind a balloon — no other where it wants to go.” cat looked like this. Then, old wild goose flew to Cilipanda grabbed her red In that moment a fall wind blew and took ribbon and pulled her with the balloon. “Let’s go home” said the balloon and started to lift it higher and Cilipanda. “We are flying to a warmer climate to escape higher above the houses. And where the winter,” said the geese. “We cannot go back, you have to balloon went so did the cat. fly with us. Soon we will cross the ocean.” Cilipanda did not “Cilipanda” shouted Lacko. “Immedi- know what an ocean was, but it was not important to her, ately come back and return my balloon.” so she closed her eyes and she let the goose pull her. Then Cilipanda is meowing and she is floating higher and she felt that they were flying lower and lower and then she higher. heard a “bang” — nothing moved after that. Wrens on the roof are worried: “Help, a cat is flying, When she opened her eyes she saw that she was lying where can we hide from a flying cat?” on the sandy beach. Next to her was a flock of geese mak- Cilipanda was scared at the beginning, but when she ing noise. She saw a broken balloon tied to her tail. The heard the wren, she was proud — for sure she never saw a balloon exploded when it hit a sea shell. Because the bal- flying cat. loon was broken, Cilipanda could not fly further, but she was The fall wind was blowing stronger and stronger, and lucky. She found lots of sardines on the beach, so she was Cilipanda was flying higher and higher. Under the clouds she not hungry. When she looked around she saw lots of cats noticed that something black was flying towards her. It next to the fisherman cottage, so she looked like a black chicken, but it was bigger and had a decided that this will be her permanent crooked beak. “Meow chicken” said the cat. “Come here and home. She told her story to we can fly together.” her great -grandchildren, But the black chicken got scared and crowed. “Scare- how she was the first fly- crow.” Because it was a scared crow and not a black chicken ing cat, and that actually — it flew away. The crow never saw a flying cat. she was the first cat to fly to “So be it” said the cat. “I can fly by myself.” a warmer climate for winter. Then she heard something making a lot of noise flying Nobody believed her, only next to her, it looked strange. “Meow, chicken, let’s fly to- her great-grand- gether!” children me- The flying thing did not say anything, just growled a lot. owed: “Meow, Cilipanda saw that this thing had a lot of little windows in this was a beau- its tummy, and behind every window she saw a person. tiful story, tell Cilipanda was really afraid. “Meow, this is a strange us, tell us the chicken, it eats people, it has many in her stomach . . . same story one meow, maybe it eats cats also, I have to save myself.” more time! . . . MARCH 2009 19 Summer Slovak Language and Culture Program Announced The Western Pennsylvania Slovak Cultural Association Students may apply for admission to the program at the announces the fourth year of its Summer Slovak Language and Slovak Embassy where they can receive an application form, or Culture Program. It is a three week program beginning aroung the students mat contact the SAS adminisrtrators office directly: August 1, 2009. Awards will be made to eligible students based Studia Academica Slovaca, Filozoficka fakulta UK, on academics, major course of study, interest in Slovakia, letter Gondova 2, 818 01 Bratislava, Slovenska republika; el/fax: of recommendations and acceptance into the Summer Slovak 00421 / 2 / 529 25 463, e-mail mailto:sas[at]phil.uniba.sk, web: Language and Culture Scholarship Program under the auspices www.fphil.uniba.sk/sas. of Comenius University in Bratislava, Slovakia. The SAS Summer School is the oldest summer language You are qualified to apply if you are a student enrolled as a school in Slovakia (since 1965) and is designed to enable stu- full time student in a U.S. college or university and wish to study dents to improve and extend their Slovak language competency at the Summer Slovak Language and Culture Course at as well as increasing their level of expertise in Slovak literature Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovakia and are accepted to and culture. that program. Initial funding for this program has been made possible Requirements are: through a grant from the FCSLA. It is one of several founding • Full Time Student in the U.S.; sponsors of the Western Pennsylvania Slovak Cultural Asso- • Must apply to Comenius University for acceptance; ciation. WPSCA, founded in 1997, is dedicated to promoting • Must be of Slovak heritage; Slovak culture through programs such as language and cook- • Must not have previously attended the Program; ing classes, film festivals and musical programs. • Must be willing to attend WPSCA events when re- For further information or for application materials, contact quested to discuss the Program. Cynthia Maleski or Joseph Senko at (412) 531-2990. Financial Students are reponsible for their own registration and aid available up to $3,000 for costs of the program (tuition), room travel plans. and board, airfare and course materials. All application materi- als must be received at Manor Oak Two, Suite 500, 1910 Cochran Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15220 on or before May 1, 2009. Slovak Heritage Society Presents Book During Slovak Catholic Federation 25th Anniversary Sets National Convention The Slovak Catholic Federation is proud to announce the 57th National Convention to be held in the Lehigh Valley, PA, on Special pre- Sunday, April 26, 2009 through Tuesday, April 28, 2009. The sentations of the Convention is being hosted by the Cardinal Tomko Chapter of book “Slovak the Slovak Catholic Federation. Folk Customs The Convention Liturgy will be celebrated on Sunday, April and Traditions” 26, at 3:00 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Slovak Catholic Church, highlighted ac- 924 North Front Street, Allentown, PA, where Monsignor Robert tivities during the F. Kozel is pastor. God willing, the celebrant and the homilist for 25th anniversary the Convention Liturgy will be His Eminence, Cardinal Jozef year of the Slo- Tomko, Prefect Emeritus Congregation for the Evangelization vak Heritage So- of Peoples. ciety of North- Following the Liturgy, a banquet will be held in the Grand eastern Penn- Ballroom of the Best Western Lehigh Valley and Conference sylvania. Center, located on Routes 512 and 22, 300 Gateway Drive, The book, Bethlehem, PA. originally written Convention Sessions will be held on Monday, April 27 and in Slovak by Martin and Rudolf Bosak, was translated into Tuesday, April 28 at the hotel. Upon adjournment of Tuesday’s meeting at approximately 12:30 p.m., the Chapter will host a English and edited by the Slovak Heritage Society with complimentary buffet luncheon at the Saint Francis Center for helpful assistance throughout the project from the First Renewal, 395 Bridle Path Road in Bethlehem. The School Sis- Catholic Ladies Association. ters of St. Francis in Bethlehem maintain the Renewal Center. Philip R. Tuhy, Society Chair, is shown presenting a Sister Marguerite Stewart, OSF serves as Director of the Renewal copy of the book to Bill Kelly, CEO of WVIA-TV, along with Center. a check covering copies of the station’s documentary, “The Guest rooms for the Convention are reserved at the Best Extraordinary Journey – The Eastern Europeans of North- Western Lehigh Valley for Sunday, April 26, through Tuesday, eastern Pennsylvania.” April 28. Guest rooms for Saturday, April 25 are available, if nec- Two printings of the book, “Slovak Folk Customs and essary. The group room rate for this event is $79.00 per room Traditions” were completed by the Society with limited per night, plus tax. To make hotel reservations, please call: (888) copies still available. The group’s website is 222-8512 or (610) 866-5800. For information on Convention www.shsnepa.org. details, please call: Mrs. Margaret Ferri, (610) 866-8945, Chap- ter President and Convention Chairperson. 20 Z"ENSKA: JEDNOTA TWO RECOMMEND SAINTHOOD FOR FATHER JOSEPH MURGAS

Recently the Times Leader published a four-full page Spe- church should not be cial Feature entitled: “Father Joseph Murgas — Sacred Heart of closed. Rather, Brother Jesus Church, North Main Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania: DePorres recommends Remembering One of Wilkes-Barre and Wyoming Valley’s Most the Ordinary of the Illustrious Son.” The article was written by special guest writer, Scranton Diocese begin Brother DePorres, a retired Maryknoll missionary, and financed the process “to raise Fa- by Ann Yevich of Plains. Both the donor and Brother DePorres ther Murgas to the altars are members of the Sacred Heart Wilkes-Barre Foundation. of the Church” and main- Brother DePorres presented a compelling review of the tain Sacred Heart as a works and contributions of Father Joseph Murgas to this valley “national shrine” to his and the world. The article was based primarily on the earlier sainthood. researched and published book by Stephen Palickar entitled: By financing the “Rev. Joseph Murgas, Priest-Scientist”. Since this book was publishing of the article, written in 1950 and is very rare, few current historians are aware Ann Yevich, a second of its existence, or where it can be located. generation parishioner In the article, Brother DePorres recommends that because of Sacred Heart, of the tremendous accomplishments of the life of Father Joseph staunchly supports the movement to make this church a “na- Murgas, which includes the building of the beautiful and his- tional shrine” and urges all interested people in Wyoming Val- toric Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Wilkes-Barre, Father ley to become involved. Murgas should be honored by the Scranton Diocese and this The Sacred Heart Wilkes-Barre Foundation honored Brother DePorres and Ann Yevich for their leadership in this movement at a special event in January, 2009. They received token gifts of appreciation from the Foundation. Pictured above Youngstown Sister Cities are Brother DePorres, and Noreen Foti, President of the Sacred Heart Wilkes-Barre Foundation. Ann Yevich was absent from the Hosts Exchange Students picture. Youngstown Sister Cities hosted its Czech and Slo- Copies are available for $5.00 which includes shipping and vak high school exchange students at the American Slo- handling. Send your name, address, and fees to Sacred Heart vak Cultural Association Villija Dinner held in December Wilkes-Barre Foundation, 770 Lantern Hill Road, Shavertown, in Youngstown, OH. Host families of the students were PA 18707. Proceeds will be used by the Foundation to work for also in attendance. the saving of the church. Students spoke briefly about their experiences in the United States. Each was given a monetary gift from YSC. Greg Lambert, Salem, OH, is currently in the group’s Sister City of Spisska Nova Ves, studying for one year. WPSCA Sponsors Lenten Seminarian Michael Zabrecky, Kosice, Slovakia, Cooking Demonstration studying for the Diocese of Youngstown, was unable to attend and was represented by Jim Bench. Bernadette On Saturday, March 7, a Lenten Cooking Demonstra- also serves on the FCSLA National Board as Vice Presi- tion will be held at the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Church, dent. 4027 Beechwood Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA from 10 a.m.- 12 noon. A cook from Slovakia will demonstrate making bryndzove halusky. Recipes will be available. Afterward all will enjoy homemade soup, halusky and dessert. Atten- dance is limited to 25. Call for reservations at 412/531- 2990. The demonstration is free, but donations are ap- preciated.

Seated, L-R: Board members Loretta Ekoniak, Jim Bench, Secretary Bernadette Demechko, and Veronika Mourkova, Prague, Czech Republic. Standing, L-R: Trea- surer Bob Petruska, Martin Michal, Zvolen, Slovakia, and Board member, Ron Garchar. Branch W093, Tabor, SD, float won grand prize on Tabor’s Czech Days in June 2008. MARCH 2009 21 Slovak Heritage Society Holds Slovak “Show and Tell” Program

BALANCE SHEET AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 2008 A Slovak Show and Tell was held recently by the Slovak ASSETS Cash and Short Term Investments $ 18,025,099.01 Heritage Society of Northeastern Pennsylvania as part of its 25th Bonds 503,375,116.13 Anniversary Celebration. The affair took place at St. Matthew’s Preferred Stock 8,374,825.87 Common Stock 1,362,197.17 Slovak Lutheran Church, Wilkes-Barre, PA. Investment Income Due and Accrued 8,346,541.68 Attendees enjoyed the “Show” portion which featured a pic- Promissory Notes 102,212.73 ture/slide presentation of activities sponsored by the Slovak Property Plant and Equipment, Net 8,947,977.18 Certificate Loans & Accrued Interest 1,266,573.40 Heritage Society over the past quarter century. The “Tell” por- Other Assets 212,130.35 tion afforded members, guests, and the public attending to share TOTAL ASSETS $ 550,012,673.52 memories of Slovak traditions and experiences enjoyed with LIABILITIES their families over the years. The occasion included the sing- Life Reserves $ 161,038,914.08 Annuity Reserves 280,675,964.10 ing of Slovak songs accompanied on the accordion by Andrew Death Claims Payable 763,882.83 Chuba of Wilkes-Barre. Unearned Premiums 576,396.00 Matured Endowments 117,172.95 Provision for Dividends Payable 1,482,856.89 Accumulated Dividends and Interest 3,408,127.97 Accrued Convention Donations 345,000.00 Provision for Future Conventions 192,084.40 Asset Valuation Reserve 4,924,017.00 Interest Maintenance Reserve 1,509,992.00 Other Liabilities 1,832,767.33 Provision for Annuity Certain Accounts 2,071,000.00 TOTAL LIABILITIES $ 458,938,175.55 SURPLUS Surplus $ 91,074,497.97 TOTAL SURPLUS $ 91,074,497.97 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SURPLUS $ 550,012,673.52 INCOME STATEMENT For the Eleven Months Ending November 30, 2008 REVENUE Insurance Premiums $ 5,176,477.22 Slovak Heritage Society members are, background, L-R: Jo- Annuity Premiums 13,988,822.35 Investment Income 28,847,626.47 seph (S615) and Anna Biros (S615), Bratislava; Stanley Amortization of Interest Maintenance Reserve 83,813.00 Hozempa, Shavertown; Board Member Helen Savinski (S36), Other Revenue 447,063.04 Swoyersville; Florence Hozempa, Shavertown; Board Mem- TOTAL REVENUE $ 48,543,802.08 ber Dorothy Sullivan, Nanticoke; Thomas Check, Gwynedd EXPENSES Valley, PA; Financial Advisor Board Member Magdalen Benish Increase in Reserves — Life $ 6,927,914.00 Increase in Reserves — Annuity 13,062,964.00 (S172), Plains; Darina Tuhy, Wilkes-Barre; Board Member Insurance Benefits 3,481,843.38 Betty Pirnick (S615), Wilkes-Barre; and Margaret Baker, Annuity Benefits 13,154,459.47 Mountaintop. Commission Expense 525,143.25 Surrender Benefits 842,840.09 Miscellaneous Member Benefits 86,882.90 Matured Endowments 6,283.56 Donation Expenses 279,162.55 Convention Expenses 169,625.00 9th Consular Tour to Slovakia Dividends to Members 1,374,473.80 Post Mortem Benefits 709,501.71 Joe Senko, the Slovak Honorary Consul, and his wife, Bonus to Branches 870,758.82 Albina, have planned their 9th Consular Tour to Slovakia Fraternal Activities 61,774.96 Bank Service Charges 34,706.97 including trips to Vienna and Prague. The 13 day trip will Data Processing Service Fees 256,944.72 begin July 3 and end on July 15. It will include visits to Accounting Fees 101,447.00 Actuarial Fees 145,540.00 towns of Bratislava, the High Tatras, Levoca, Kosice, Legal Fees 43,734.16 Banska Bystrica and Zvolen. The activities include wine Consulting Services 168,315.37 tasting, rafting, Detva Folk Festival, sightseeing of numer- Official Publications 313,731.00 Scholarship Awards 246,250.00 ous cathedrals, castles, palaces, museums, picnics and Miscellaneous Employee Benefits 290,876.00 live folk entertainment. Fees — Directors 99,516.96 Salaries — Employees 916,293.79 The tour includes top hotels, breakfast and dinner Salaries — Officers 389,593.37 each day, all admission fees, air-conditioned bus and Interest Expense 168,405.69 Tax Expense 241,919.46 English speaking guide. It does not include tips and in- Depreciation Expense 398,233.00 surance. The total cost per person (double occupancy) Utility Expense 73,818.72 from New York (JFK Airport) is $3,399. For a copy of the Postage and Printing 286,079.33 Advertising 85,368.44 daily itinerary, contact Joe Senko at (412) 531-2990 or Travel Expense 140,910.54 [email protected], or Manor Oak Two, Suite 500, 1910 Other Expense 842,835.70 Cochran Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15220. TOTAL EXPENSES $ 46,798,147.71 NET INCOME $ 1,745,654.37

22 Z"ENSKA: JEDNOTA for another ½ hour or until heated through KAHLUA AND COFFEE and warm. HOT BEVERAGE COUNTRY-STYLE 8 cups prepared coffee SPARERIBS ½ cup sweetened instant chocolate drink mix 4 pounds pork spareribs ¼ cup powdered coffee creamer Salt and pepper to taste ½ cup Kahlua or Tia Maria 1 onion, chopped Whipped cream, optional 1 green bell pepper, chopped Grated chocolate 2 stalks celery, chopped In a crock pot, combine the coffee, 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce chocolate drink powder, coffee whitener 3 tablespoons brown sugar and liqueur; stir well. Cover and cook on 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar Low for at least 3 hours, until hot. Pour into ¼ cup lemon juice mugs and garnish with whipped cream 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce and chocolate, if desired. Season ribs with salt and pepper to taste. In a large skillet, over medium-high CINNAMON APPLE heat, brown ribs on all sides. Place half of the onion, green pepper, BREAD PUDDING BEEF STEW and celery in the bottom of a slow cooker. 2 tablespoons butter Place half of the ribs on top the vegetables, 2 apples, cored peeled, and chopped 1½ pounds stew beef, cut into 1-inch then repeat layering with the remaining ¾ cup brown sugar, divided cubes vegetables and ribs. In a medium bowl, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, divided 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or bacon stir together the tomato sauce, brown 2 large eggs grease sugar, vinegar, lemon juice, and 12 oz. can evaporated milk 4 medium carrots, sliced Worcestershire sauce. Pour mixture over ¾ cup apple juice 4 medium white potatoes, peeled and the top of the ribs. 2½ cups French bread torn in ½ to 1- cut into chunks Cover, and cook on high for 1 hour. inch pieces 1 medium onion, peeled and quartered Reduce to low, and cook for another 8 to Melt butter in the bottom of a 1½ to 2- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 9 hours. quart casserole or souffle dish which will 1 teaspoon salt fit in the slow cooker/Crock Pot. Sprinkle ¼ teaspoon black pepper CROCK POT MEAT LOAF with 2 tablespoons brown sugar and 1 2 bay leaves 2½ pounds ground beef teaspoon cinnamon. Add apples. Whisk ½ teaspoon thyme ¼ cup ketchup eggs, milk, and apple juice together; mix ¼ teaspoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon brown sugar in remainder of brown sugar, 1 teaspoon 2 cups beef broth 1 egg cinnamon, and the bread pieces. Place a 1 cup water ½ cup applesauce trivet or aluminum foil ring in the slow 3 tablespoons cornstarch 1 cup breadcrumbs or crushed crackers 1 cooker/Crock Pot. Pour ¾ cup hot water /3 cup water 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce In a skillet, brown meat in hot oil or into the slow cooker/Crock Pot. Place the 1 small onion, diced casserole dish on the ring in the slow bacon grease. Layer carrots, potatoes, ¼ cup water onion and browned meat in crockpot. Add cooker/Crock Pot. Cover and cook on high Mix all ingredients in a large bowl. for 2½ hours, until knife inserted comes Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper and Form into a meat loaf shape that will fit into spices. Pour broth and the 1 cup water out clean. Serve warm with vanilla ice your crock pot. Cut a strip of foil and place cream or sweetened whipped cream. over all. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 under the meatloaf in crock pot. Cut it long hours or on high for 4 to 5 hours. Half an enough to cover the bottom and sides of CROCK POT CHEESY hour before serving, remove bay leaves meat loaf. Place meat loaf in crock pot and 1 and add mixture of cornstarch and the /3 top with an additional 2 tablespoons SPINACH BAKE cup water to thicken. Turn to high and ketchup. Cover and cook on low for ap- 2-10 oz. package frozen chopped cook for 30 minutes. proximately 8 hours. spinach 2 cups cream style cottage cheese SLOW COOKED CHICKEN BROCCOLI CHEESE DIP ¼ cup butter STROGANOFF 2 (10 oz.) boxes of frozen chopped 1½ cups American or cheddar cheese, 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast broccoli shredded halves, cubed 2 cans cream of mushroom soup 3 eggs, slightly beaten 3 tablespoons margarine ¼ cup sour cream ¼ cup flour 1 (.7 ounce) package dry Italian-style ½ lb. Mexican Velveeta cheese 1 teaspoon salt salad dressing mix ½ lb. regular Velveeta cheese Thaw and drain spinach. Squeeze out 8 ounce package cream cheese 1 teaspoon garlic salt as much water as possible. Combine cot- 1 can condensed cream of chicken soup Cook and drain broccoli. Melt cheese tage cheese, butter, and shredded cheese. Put chicken, margarine and dressing in slow cooker/Crock Pot. Mix soups, sour Add to drained spinach. Combine eggs mix in slow cooker; mix together and cook cream, broccoli and garlic salt. Mix into with flour and salt, and add to spinach/ on low for 5 to 6 hours. Add cream cheese melted cheese. Serve as dip with tortilla cheese mixture. Place in greased crock and soup, mix together and cook on high chips. pot and cook low for 3-4 hours.

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