Oct. 6-7, 2012 TESLA AUTO: CROATIAN INNOVATION Seattle, WA AND INVENTION AT ITS BEST What does T=W/m2 mean to you? batteries weighing 1,000 pounds, the Croatians in the Power Electronics Module (PEM), which Building of America Well, to Tom Saxton it means an incredibly converts DC to AC, an electric motor, and Inventors, Innovators responsive Tesla Roadster that is an sequential manual transmission. absolutely silent, handling-like-a-dream, & Entrepreneurs high performance sports car! This year Saxton brings a passion and willingness to educate us all about electric Saturday, October 6, 2012 This formula for magnetic flux density was cars to our festival. He will be displaying the innovation of inventor Nikola Tesla. his Tesla Roadster as well as serving on Russian Hall Tesla, born in Gospic, , was an a panel, taking questions and being 704 19th Ave. E ethnic Serbian who always identified as a available to show you first-hand what the Dance Party Croatian, the land of his birth. His research Roadsters are made of. 7 p.m. - Midnight earned him the honor of an International $5 admission at the door Unit of energy, formed from his formula, Not unlike Nikola Tesla, a man ahead of named the “Tesla.” Modern day MRI his time, is Tom Saxton. His passion is for machines calibrate on Tesla units. gasoline-free vehicles, and he’s dedicating Sunday, October 7, 2012 his time to teach, show and educate the In 1931, Tesla converted a gasoline engine public on how living with an electric car is Seattle Center Armory/ Pierce Arrow car to an electric motor. not only possible, but better for us all. Center House This technology laid the foundation for 305 Harrison St. future research and is the basis of the Check out Tom’s blog to read about his Art Gallery Tesla Motors electric cars. These cars are adventures and the story of electric autos Cooking Demonstrations engineless, require no gasoline and run at www.saxton.org/tom_saxton. Come to Crafts for Kids on four systems: Energy Storage System CroatiaFest prepared with your questions Croatia Today (ESS), which is a bank of lithium ion and see the Tesla Roadster on display! Food Booths Genealogy Historical Exhibits Lectures & Panel Discussions Music & Dance Performances Souvenirs of Croatia

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CroatiaFest activities are FREE and open to the public.

1 REMODELED SEATTLE CENTER ARMORY HOUSES CROATIAFEST

CroatiaFest will move back to the known Croatian inventors, innovators and artifacts. You don’t want to miss this newly remodeled Seattle Center Ar- and entrepreneurs. An interactive por- fascinating look at Croatian Innovation in mory, formerly the Center House, this tion of the exhibition is a panel discus- America. Two elevators on the main floor October. The building has received a sion with local Croatian-Americans are available for your convenience. complete face-lift, including the re- who have excelled in their respective moval of the west wall, making way for fields of business, science and inven- Mark your calendars for Oct. 7, and plan to a huge open space with lots of seating. tion. In addition, the Harrison Gallery spend the day with your friends and family Newly exposed windows light up the will display a variety of interesting art at CroatiaFest 2012. high vaulted ceiling and a new patio allows for outdoor dining overlooking the center fountain.

As in years past, CroatiaFest will use the center portion of the floor, which will be filled with the delicious aroma of five Croatian food booths. Read all about them on page 3.

A recognition of the history of both Croatians and Croatian-Americans is an important part of CroatiaFest. This year, the historical display pan- els will be located upstairs. Pictorial biographical exhibits will feature well

CroatiaFest Coordinators: Cathryn Morovich and Kristen LeMieux Board of Directors: Dr. Frank Brozovich, Chairman; Cathryn Morovich, President; Kristen LeMieux, Vice-President; Michael Rancich, Treasurer; Beverly Read, Secretary. 2011 CroatiaFest Planning Committee: Joanne Abdo, Dr. Frank Brozovich, Nikki Cvitanović, Bob & Peggy Gunovick, Lori Repanich Hill, Louise Petrich Iverson, Kristen LeMieux, Priscilla Lisicich, Richard Major, Steven Mataya, Darci McKinley, Karen Mikacenić, Cathryn Morovich, John Morovich, Diane P.O. Box 60003 Shoreline, WA 98160 Petricić-Brust, John Pintar, Alma Franulović Plancich, Michael Rancich, Beverly Read, Stephanie 206-619-4193 - [email protected] Rogstad, Mark & Dunja Ruljancich, Kristin Tarabochia, Igor Vuletić, Margaret Martinis-Wallace. www.croatiafest.org Community Representatives & Volunteers: Nancy Freeman, Greta Kos, John Lovrić, Bret Lunsford, Colleen Mavar, Steve Medalia Jr., Veronica Mratinich, John Petrinovich, Maria Franulović Petrish, Damir & Elaine Tomšić. Volunteer Photographers: Steven Joyce, Paul Lukinich, Ron Karabaich. Newsletter Editor: Jenny Zuvela Marin CroatiaFest Logo Designer: John Lovrić Program Designer/Editor: Nikki Cvitanović

CroatiaFest is produced by the local Croatian-American Community and is part of Seattle Center’s Festál, a year-long series of world cultural events that honors the richness and diversity of our region.

Ethnic Heritage Council

2 2012 SCHEDULE FESTIVAL BOOTHS Performers FOOD BOOTHS There are plenty of tables and chairs 12:00-12:30 - Opening Ceremonies Sarma, povitica, palacinke, cevapcici, throughout the building for your dining (anthems, speeches) ljgne - all will be available for your din- convenience. You are welcome to bring 12:30-12:45 - Hrvatska Loza Chicago ing pleasure at CroatiaFest. your plate into Quincey’s Bar and enjoy 12:50-1:05 - Zenska Klapa Ruzmarin a Karlovacko Pivo or your favorite bever- 1:10-1:25 - Tamburaski Orkestar Three booths with food for purchase will age with your meal. Kardinal Stepinac be located on the main floor inside the Armory. Two more booths will be just Come hungry and help support these lo- 1:30-1:45 - Klapa Doowapella outside the southwest entrance. cal Croatian organizations. 1:50-2:05 - Tamburaski Orkestar Kardinal Stepinac Hand rolled sarma, prepared by Peggy CROATIA TODAY 2:10-2:25 - Radost Folk Ensemble Gunovick and her crew, will be served Make your way to the Croatia Today 2:30-2:45 - Dave and the Dalmatians inside the building. Peggy promises to booth and explore the endless beauty of 2:50-3:05 - Hrvatski Vitezovi have a good supply of sarma this year. Croatia by picking up one of the wonder- Plan to get to her booth early in the day. fully illustrated travel brochures provided 3:10-4:10 - Mate Caric I Petra Tulic You don’t want to miss out on this deli- by the Croatian National Travel Bureau. 4:15-5:00 - Vela Luka Croatian Dance cious authentic Croatian dish. Ensemble and Ruze Dalmatinke Meet and discuss travel plans with ex- 5:00-5:15 - Klapa Cino Also inside, the Slavic Women’s Club will pert representatives from Adriatic Travel 5:20-5:40 - Seattle Junior sell Strawberry Hill Povitica by the slice of San Pedro, Calif., and Croatia Only Tamburitzans and by the loaf. Enjoy this delicacy for Tours. Bring your calendars and book 5:45-6:00 - Kisobran dessert and buy a loaf to take home. This next year’s trip! is a great opportunity to stock up your 6:05-6:30 - Sinovi freezer for the holidays! BOOKS Be sure to stop by the Author’s Corner Quincy’s Music Corner Satisfy your sweet tooth with made to and pick up your copy of books written 2:00-2:45 - Klapa Doowapella order palacinke prepared by the Balkan by Croatian-American authors. Authors 3:00-3:45 - Dave and the Dalmatians Task Force Group, headed by Lori Repan- will be on hand to answer questions and 4:00-4:45 - Klapa Cino ich Hill. Using the traditional flat crepe sign their books. maker, the cooks will prepare your pa- 5:00-5:45 - Dobri Decki lacinke and fill it with your favorite jam The books featured this year are “Run- 6:30-8:00 - Sinovi Tamburitzans or nut spread. ning Away to Home” by Jennifer Wilson, “Along the Cork Line” by Gary Keister, Cooking Demonstrations Just outside the Southwest doors to the and “Croatian Fishing Families of Ana- 1:00 - John Sarich Armory, cevapcici will be grilled by the cortes” by Bret Lunsford. 2:00 - Venko Lisica Anacortes Sister Cities Organization. 3:00 - Ruzarija Zampera, Alenka Croatian style potato salad and ajvar The holidays are just around the corner. Dunatov and Neva Dominis (red pepper sauce) will accompany the Any or all of these books would make ex- sandwich. cellent Christmas gifts. Lectures The expert chefs from Tacoma’s Sla- GENEALOGY 1:30 - Author Jennifer Wilson, vonian Hall will serve deep fried ljgne Barbara Starkey is visiting CroatiaFest “Running Away to Home” (calamari). again! Barbara is a foremost genealogist 3:00 - Panel Discussion, “Innovators from Salt Lake City, Utah, who has exten- and Entrepreneurs” You may purchase your entrée from any- sively researched Croatian genealogy. Jay Kordich one of these outside vendors and bring Dr. Henry Kuharich your meal into the Armory or sit outside Stop by her booth and Barbara will be Cornelia Devlin (depending on the weather) in the new- happy to take time to discuss your Croa- Nick Zorich ly constructed patio area. tian roots and answer questions about Joe Martinac your family’s origin. Tom Saxton 3 ART, DESIGN, ARCHITECTURE & CRAVATS HOTELS OFFER Gregov Architects’ work, architec- Rozich was born in suburban Detroit in the CROATIAFEST RATES tural photographs and architectural 1950s and spent all of his time drawing and Several hotels near the Seattle Center drawings will be showcased at the Se- building model cars. He took his motivation are pleased to offer CroatiaFest attle Center Armory gallery Oct. 1-7. to the University of Detroit Architecture De- participants and guests special partment before switching his major to his lodging rates during CroatiaFest. Gregov Architects is a multi-disciplin- true passion: fine art. After graduating with ary small architectural firm providing a honors in 1975, John moved to Seattle to The Best Western Executive Inn, The full range of services for architecture, pursue teaching. However, he landed his Inn at Queen Anne and The Marqueen planning and interior design for com- first commission for menu board art, and Hotel will offer last year’s rates. Some mercial, institutional and residential the rest is history. start as low as $89 per night. projects. The firm, founded 1989 in www.johnrozich.com Seattle, was moved to Port Ludlow Other hotels may offer special rates as in 1998 and this year to Bainbridge Is- “Day of the Cravat” will be celebrated by festival time draws near. land, close to Seattle. Croatia and the world on Oct. 18 as estab- lished by the Croatian Parliament. The cra- Please check the CroatiaFest website Both principals Lidija Gregov and Ivo vat or necktie as a symbol of refinement for more details and updates at Gregov have over 40 years experi- and self-awareness has been worn for cen- www.croatiafest.org ence with a broad base of expertise turies by people all over the planet and was that includes single family residences, originated by the in the 1600s. The Let these hotels know you are commercial and institutional projects. gallery will feature the cravat and its history. attending CroatiaFest: Currently, much of the work is in single family homes and remodels. You are asked to wear a cravat with pride to The Best Western Executive Inn CroatiaFest, joining with others to remem- 206-448-9444 Works include projects located in Se- ber the values it represents. A panel of three attle, Bellevue, Mercer Island, Port Lud- judges will select five to seven finalists to The Inn at Queen Anne low, Port Townsend, San Juan Islands, appear on main stage with the audience 1-800-952-5043 North Bend and McChord Air force and select a winner. Base in Tacoma. www.academia-cravatica.hr/cravat The Marqueen Hotel 1-888-445-3076 Ivo and Lidija Gregov, natives of Croa- Samra Torlak Ekmecic, Seattle artist, con- tia and naturalized US citizens, are li- tinues the traditions of jewelry design censed architects in Washington State from her family, who has been in the jew- and members of the American Insti- elry business for generations. GOLF TOURNAMENT tute of Architects (AIA). www.4youjewelrydesigns.com SEPTEMBER 20 Ivo, Lidija, their daughter Sanja and All you golfers out there, get your son Andrej emigrated from Croatia in application in for the Inaugural 1968 to the , where they CroatiaFest Golf Tournament. Register had relatives already well established at www.croatiafest.org. in California and the Seattle area. Youngest daughter, Ivana, was born in Registration closes Sept. 5. Seattle. www.gregovarchitects.com The field is limited to the first 24 Chalkboard artist, John Rozich, is re- players, so don’t wait to sign up. turning to his grandparents’ homeland for a visit before he creates a work in It is a scramble format at Riverbend pastels especially for CroatiaFest. His golf course in Kent. Carts, lunch and mother Ann Starcevich was born in prize money is included in the entry Roslyn, and his grandfather John was fee. If you have any questions, please a coal miner. Ivo and Lidija Gregov, of Gregov Architects email [email protected].

4 COMMEMORATIVE T-SHIRT SURPRISE CROATIAFEST Are you in for a treat with this year’s 2012 going to want to get to that T-shirt BOOK CLUB Commemorative CroatiaFest T-shirt!? booth by the main stage and buy one for everyone you know! You will be With CroatiaFest is just a couple of Each year, Joanne Morovich Abdo blown away and just might find your- months away and summer coming to searches high and low for the perfect self daydreaming of drifting on a boat an end, you have just enough time to T-shirt design that will capture the es- on the beautiful Adriatic. join our CroatiaFest 2012 Book Club! sence of each festival. This year is no Jennifer Wilson’s “Running Away to different! Did you miss the opportunity to buy Home” is a beautifully written story of last year’s? Not to worry. Joanne will Jen and Jim Wilson’s decision to pack While we are NOT going to give away have some very limited past festival up their life in Des Moines, Iowa, and the fabulous design (and T-shirt itself) shirts on hand for purchase as well. move with their two children to the for 2012, let us just share that you are land of her ancestors, the little Croa- tian mountain village of Mrkopalj. Fol- low the family through their adven- CROATIAFEST VENDORS ture of life changing challenges and CroatiaFest would not be complete with- T-shirt with just the right phrases that growth. out our wonderful vendors! This year we capture our heritage? Their T-shirts, We are very fortunate that Jennifer welcome back some of our friends who baby clothing and other fun items are will be at this year’s CroatiaFest and have been with the festival from the very locally made. will share a presentation on her fam- beginning and two new vendors. ily’s experiences. After the presenta- No kitchen is complete without a stop at tion, she looks forward to taking your Our most devoted vendor, who never Jason Cascio’s Dalmatian Kitchen. His questions and sharing dialog with all fails to amaze us with how much prod- Croatian olive oil cannot be beat. Care of you who have read her book. Flag uct they can pack in a little space, locally is taken to find farmers in Dalmatia to pages, write down your questions and owned Balkan Market will bring their create a high quality olive oil. Your cook- ask the author first hand. We are very market items, foods, treats, soups, cof- ing and salad dressings will never be the fortunate to have her join us and for fee and more! After wandering through same. But wait! It’s not just the olive oil! this interactive opportunity. their booth and stocking up on a supply The bottles are unique and make a per- of Kras bars, take a moment to talk with fect gift for your friends and family. Check out her website and watch the the owners, brother and sister Andjelo book trailer, read the family’s personal Vašić and Dubravka Bilic, who also make New to CroatiaFest is Brac Fini Sapuni. blogs at www.jennifer-wilson.com. speciality meats (cevapcici, kobasice) for Owner Nikola Danon sells soap made Then pick up a copy of the book, avail- sale. Get a taste of what their Burien and by “using a centuries-old Mediterranean able at Amazon.com and Barnes and Lynnwood stores have to offer. tradition (that) combines virgin olive oil Noble, or order from your favorite lo- with native Croatian ingredients to cre- cal bookstore. Be sure to share your Heart of Croatia from Columbus, Ohio, ate the most exclusive products for your thoughts on CroatiaFest’s Facebook will bring wonderfully hand-selected face and body.” We are thrilled to wel- page as well. gifts that represent the heart, soul and come this vendor and believe you will tradition of our heritage. Each year Pam enjoy the products. Kelley and Melissa Obenauf search Croa- tia for items that are sometimes one- Last but not least is another wonderful of-a-kind, local artisan pieces and bring new addition: Carpatia Sausage! Own- them back for you to take home. Check er Jan Urbanovic will sell his famous out their booth and bring your birthday prsut, hand-crafted sausages and other and Christmas gift lists as you are sure to old fashioned quality smoked meat find something for everyone! products. Carpatia Sausage is a small, family owned business in Shoreline with With some of the best T-shirts in town, strong attention to detail, assuring tradi- Croatian Fixation will be back by popu- tional products are made in the way our lar demand! Where else can you find a fathers and grandfathers so carefully did. Author Jennifer Wilson. 5 THE TONY MAGLICA STORY Story written by Jerry Reilly Forward written by Dr. Frank Brozovich

Many Croats have written their names in the annals of American arts, athletics, politics and entrepreneurship, en- riching the identity we proudly claim: Croatian-American.

CroatiaFest 2012 pays homage to the Croatian entrepre- neurs who have contributed to the making of our great nation. In this CroatiaFest newsletter, we tell the story of one remarkable Croatian-American: Tony Maglica.

Tony Maglica was born in New York family’s alarm clock, just City in November 1930. His parents, a to see how it worked. longshoreman and a homemaker, had The adults were not emigrated from Croatia some years pleased to find the earlier. alarm clock in pieces, so Tony put it back to- A child of the Great Depression, the gether – and, to every- infant Tony and his family faced diffi- one’s surprise but his, it cult financial circumstances. As their ran perfectly. When the financial situation worsened, it was war finally ended, Tony decided that Tony and his mother attended trade school would return to her native village on in Sibenik and be- the Croatian island of Zlarin. His father came an accomplished would remain in America, sending machinist. money when he could find work, with the goal of eventually reuniting the The greatest of all his family in America. teachers, however, was his devoted mother, who imparted in Tony worked piecework sewing clothes. By In September 1932, when Tony was the values of courage, perseverance, self- late 1952, with his savings he was able 22 months old, he and his mother discipline, self-reliance and optimism. She to bring his young wife and infant departed New York by sea, bound encouraged him with talk of returning to daughter to America. His father then for Croatia. Little did they know that America someday. In America, she would brought his mother back and the fam- Tony would not see America again for tell him, you will find that nobody can stand ily was reunited. 18 years. in your way but yourself, and with hard work and honest dealing you can achieve From New York, Tony traveled with his When war broke out in Europe in whatever you can dream. wife and daughter first to Denver by 1939, conditions in Croatia went from train, then a year later in a bald-tired dire to desperate. Yet in spite of the In the winter of 1950, at the age of 20, Tony Studebaker to California, where he poverty and oppression of the war did return to America, but with a serious re- found work as a machinist at Pacific years in Croatia, Tony managed to cul- spiratory ailment. After six months of hos- Valve in Long Beach. tivate the interests and talents that ul- pitalization and treatment, Tony recovered timately would lead to his success as a from pneumonia and a collapsed lung. He But Tony Maglica was not destined manufacturer. was unable to find work as a machinist, however, because his English was judged At the age of 7 or 8, he took apart the not good enough to read drawings, so he Continued on next page 6 Continued from previous page CROATIAFEST to remain someone else’s employee Tony Maglica is still in day-to-day TECHNOLOGY UPDATES for long. In 1955 he rented a garage charge of Mag Instrument. He contin- in South El Monte, Calif., and opened ues to work 10-12 hour days, and he CroatiaFest App the Maglica Machine Shop – later to continues to invent. In July 2012 he Now Available become Mag Instrument, Inc. was awarded his 112th United States patent. (By comparison, inventor CroatiaFest has It was a one-man shop, but Tony soon Nikola Tesla had a lifetime output of gone mobile! The became known for his ability to make 111 patents.) new app for iPhone the most complex parts from the most is now available difficult materials and a willingness to Tony Maglica’s business success is for free in the App work all night. complemented by his philanthropic Store. Don’t miss a activities. During and after the Bal- thing at CroatiaF- Soon he was a supplier of choice for kans War, Tony Maglica felt compelled est 2012 with the full schedule at your the most critical aerospace and de- to help the region where he grew up. fingertips on your iPhone. fense parts. Some of his parts went aboard the Vanguard satellite – Amer- He contributed extensively to relief The app includes listings of all food ica’s first response to Sputnik. efforts including medical care for war- booths, vendors and advertisers with wounded children and the donation links to their websites. Find all the But Tony Maglica had ambitions be- of 50,000 flashlights for use by dis- workshops, exhibits, activities and yond running a job shop. He wanted placed families or those without elec- lectures as well as watching videos of to make and sell products of his own tricity in their homes. our CroatiaFest performers. design. So in 1979, he introduced a product whose design he had been In 1997 he instituted the Maglite perfecting for years – the Maglite® Foundation, whose mission is to foster New Look for CroatiaFest Web flashlight. economic development in Croatia. The CroatiaFest website has a new Now an icon of American industrial Tony Maglica also has donated tens look thanks to Ned Hamžić, owner of design, the Maglite® flashlight quickly of thousands of flashlights for use in SH Web Commerce, Inc. gained popularity with police officers. important civic ceremonies, including Their acceptance raised its prestige the 1994 Winter Olympics in Lilleham- The layout provides easier access to with the general public. It also came mer, and in response to large-scale all the information you need about with the first lifetime warranty in the public emergencies, including the res- CroatiaFest, including links to our ad- industry. Now consumers could buy cue and recovery efforts that followed vertisers’ websites, links to videos of a flashlight to use for the rest of their the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, the Oklaho- our performers, photos from previous lives. ma City Bombing, Hurricane Katrina years’ festivals and more. You’ll also and the 2011 Japan Tsunami. He has find a calendar of Croatian events so The product that truly made Maglite also donated flashlights for use by U.S. that you won’t miss any of the excit- a household name was the Mini troops in Operation Desert Storm. ing Croatian events in our community Maglite® flashlight, introduced in and around our country throughout 1984. Its success was immediate; by From Tony Maglica’s childhood home the year. Christmas 1985 it was the largest-sell- to the birthplace of his success, this ing gift item of the season. patriot and businessman continues Our Stories, a collection of stories to champion and exemplify the bless- about our Croatians in communities, By 1996 the Mag Instrument payroll ings of free enterprise. was added last year and will continue had grown to over 1,000 employees to enrich our understanding of Croa- and annual sales had reached the To read the full version of this article and tians in the building of America. A quarter-billion-dollar mark. learn more about Tony Maglica’s jour- full list of the schedule for CroatiaFest ney from poverty and war in Croatia to 2012 is available and will be updated Mag Instrument presently makes 27 extraordinary success in America, visit as activities and performers are added. different flashlights and exports to our website at www.croatiafest.org. more than 100 countries. Check it out at www.croatiafest.org. 7 INVENTORS, INNOVATORS AND ENTREPRENEURS

When most people hear of Croats, it’s vessels. The power block is a large pow- the Olympic Peninsula, he trained Peace in regard to Croatia’s athletes who did ered aluminium pulley with a hard rub- Corps programs on the eradication of so well in London or maybe Croatia’s al- ber-coated sheaf. While many men were tuberculosis in the mainly indigenous luring beaches. Many do not know that needed for the back-breaking work of villages of Bolivia, using an inexpensive Croats contributed greatly to the United hauling a purse seine manually, the drug that is non-toxic to dark skinned States through their innovation. same work could be done by fewer men people but not tolerated by Caucasians. with a power block. “Croatians in The Building of America A panel discussion on invention, in- – Inventors, Innovators and Entrepre- “Trbuhom za kruhom” (an empty stom- novation and entrepreneurship will be neurs” is a special project created for Cro- ach in search of bread) is an old Croatian held in one of the second floor lecture atiaFest 2012 which mirrors this year’s adage that described the experience of rooms in the Armory at 3 p.m. featuring theme. The project will feature a new immigrating to this country. The exhibit Jay Kordich, Dr. Henry Kuharich, Cornelia set of 36-inch-by-48-inch display pan- will shed light on local and national Cro- Devlin, owner of the Cornelia Marie fea- els chronicling this rich history, which atian-American entrepreneurs, many of tured on the Discovery Channel’s “Dead- will be displayed with past CroatiaFest whom had rags-to-riches stories. liest Catch,” and others. historical panels. The biographies will include of the following (among others): Nick Bez (Nikola Bezmalinovic) owned a string of fishing boats, four of the big- WELCOME DANCE Rudjer Boskovic, 18th Century physi- gest salmon canneries, two gold mines cist and astronomer, was famous for his and an airline. His airline, Air West, was SATURDAY atomic theory and made many impor- later sold to Howard Hughes. OCTOBER 6 tant contributions to astronomy. Anthony Maglica founded Mag Instru- Dust off your dancing shoes and Few may know of the invention of the ment in Los Angeles in 1955 and de- join us for the kick off to CroatiaF- first mechanical pencil by Zagrebian signed the Mag-Lite® flashlight, now an est 2012 at the welcome dance! Slavoljub Penkala in 1906. Arguably, American product icon (see The Tony Join us Saturday, Oct. 6 from 7 the most famous inventor was Nikola Maglica story on page 6). p.m. to midnight at the Russian Tesla (an ethnic Serb from Lika, Croatia). Community Center at 704 19th Jay Kordich, better known as the Juice Ave. East on Capitol Hill. Anthony Francis Lucas (born Antun Man, is a television personality, author, Lučić) was a Croatian-born oil explorer. motivational speaker and lecturer, and The evening will feature both tra- With he organized the is known as a father in the field of veg- ditional and contemporary Croa- drilling of an near Beaumont, etable juicing, fruit juicing and nutri- tian music by the popular Mate Texas that became known as . tional health. He is an advocate of health Carić and Petra Tulić from Los This led to the widespread exploitation through the consumption of raw foods Angeles and Seattle’s own Sinovi of oil and the start of the petroleum age. to maintain and regain one’s health. Tamburitzans.

John Dominis (Gosponetich), operating Croatian-American Dr. Henry Kuharich Traditional Croatian foods pre- out of Hawaii, barreled and shipped the is a Seattle-based retired clinical pro- pared by the Seattle Jr. Tambu- first salmon out of the state of Washing- fessor of medicine and a humanitarian ritzans parents’ club will be avail- ton to the Eastern United States and es- awardee from the University of Washing- able for purchase all night. tablished the salmon trade. His son John ton School of Medicine. He gained the Dominis-Gospodnetich married a Hawai- reputation as “the country doctor in the Everyone is welcome! Tickets ian princess who became the last queen of city” because he made many home visits are only $5 and will only be Hawaii, Queen Lilioukalani, and Dominis- and made night emergency calls instead sold at the door. For your con- Gospodnetich became the King-Consort. of sending patients to emergency rooms venience, free parking is avail- and because of his practical and innova- able across the street in the St. Mario Puretic, born in Sumartin on tive methods of delivering health care Joseph Parish parking lot. the Island of Brac, invented the Puretic both locally and globally. After years as a Power Block, a special kind of mecha- tuberculosis consultant treating Ameri- Dobro Nam Došli! nized winch used to haul nets on fishing can Indian tribes and immigrants on

8 NEWLY INSTALLED CROATIAN AMBASSADOR

Croatia recently installed a new President’s foreign policy advisor, where Ambassador to the United States in he has served since February 2010. He the Croatian Embassy in Washington, joined the Croatian Foreign Service D.C. We are deeply honored that in January 1992 where he worked Josko Ambassador Josko Paro will be at on bilateral relations with Western Pavo CroatiaFest along with Consul General European countries. From 1993 to 1996 of Croatia Ilija Zelalic of the Los Angeles he served as deputy chief of mission at Croatian Embassy. the Croatian Embassy in Madrid. In 1996 he was head of the Political Analysis Croatia has always been generous Department and the foreign minister’s in sending their representatives to speech writer. From 1997 to 2002, as In 2003 he was appointed Ambassador CroatiaFest each year. We are grateful for Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs, to the United Kingdom, a position he the opportunity to have them join us as he was responsible for relations with held until 2009 when he was transferred it is wonderful to share our community neighboring and European countries, to The Hague where he served as as well as allowing Croatian-Americans the United States, Russia, Canada and Croatian Ambassador in the Kingdom of the Pacific Northwest to get to know Israel. An experienced negotiator, of the Netherlands and Croatian Croatia’s U.S. leadership personally. he played a prominent role in post- permanent representative at OPCW. He conflict normalization of relations with is married to Jasna Paro, a journalist for Paro comes from the position of the neighboring countries. HTV, and is a father of two children.

CROATIAN COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS SPECIAL The CroatiaFest committee is cooking GUEST up a fantastic lineup of culinary dem- onstrations that will leave your mouth PERFORMERS watering. John CroatiaFest is pleased to welcome Sarich Our guests will be renowned celebrity Hrvatska Loza Croatian Dance chef John Sarich, the ever popular Ven- Ensemble of Chicago, Illinois to ko Lisica and the delightful Dalmatian the main performance stage. sisters, Ruzarija, Neva and Alenka, who will demonstrate authentic Croatian The group was founded in 1979 dishes bound to please your taste buds. under the sponsorship of the his favorite Dalmatian style recipes was Croatian Cultural Center and John founded Seattle's acclaimed Adri- certainly a crowd pleaser last year, and Angel Guardian Croatian Church atica Restaurant and later opened Dal- this year we look forward to see him (now Blessed Alojzije Stepinac macija Ristoran in Seattle Pike Place demonstrate sauerkraut, a dish tradi- Church). Market. He also hosted the Emmy- tionally served at holidays, weddings nominated cooking show “Taste of the and special festive occasions. The performing group has Northwest.” participated in various festivals Back by popular demand are the Dal- throughout the Chicago area, He is currently culinary director for matinke Sestre: Ruzarija Zampera, Neva the United States and Canada Chateau Ste Michelle Winery. John will Dominis and Alenka Dunatov. They will and also performed three times bring his love of Croatian cuisine to the demonstrate the art of making Dalma- on tour in Croatia, most recently cooking stage by demonstrating one of tian style Biskotini. summer, 2010. his favorite recipes. We are pleased and honored to have We are excited to have this We are also fortunate to once again these outstanding chefs coming to our talented group of young people welcome Venko Lisica to our stage. His cooking stage to share their knowledge be a part of CroatiaFest. expert knowledge and skill in cooking of Croatian cuisine. 9 August 2012

Dear friends, fans and supporters,

As I write this appeal to you we are five weeks from show time! The planning committee and directors are busy putting the final details together on all the segments to produce the festival on October 7th.

The committee members volunteer hundreds of hours and also make donations as our budgets allow. Every donation no matter the size is greatly appreciated. Now, more than ever, is the time to make your donation to CroatiaFest.

More visitors are expected as the Seattle Center is celebrating its 50th anniversary of the 1962 World’s Fair.

I have a special request and I hope you will join me in celebrating the history of the cravat, which will be fea- tured in the gallery. Show the Croatian spirit by wearing a cravat on the day of the festival. A panel of judges will select five to seven finalists to appear on main stage for the audience to choose a winner. Be creative!

I ask you again to take out your pen to write the check to CroatiaFest, go online or call to make your donation of any size now so we know we can meet the financial commitment of producing a memorable CroatiaFest. Boeing, Microsoft, Expedia and Amazon offer matching funds. Does your employer offer matching funds?

Donate online by going to www.croatiafest.org or use the self-addressed envelope in this newsletter. Any- one making a donation of $100 or more will receive an invitation to a Dignitary Reception Brunch catered by Pogacha Restaurant on Sunday morning, Oct. 7 (see page 11).

On behalf of Chairman and Honorary Consul Dr. Frank Brozovich, event coordinators, President Cathryn Morovich and Vice-President Kristen LeMieux, Treasurer Michael Rancich, Board of Directors and the Planning Committee, we extend this opportunity for your participation to continue the preservation and presentation of our culture to our communities and even to future generations. You are key to the success of the festival! CroatiaFest is a recognized non-profit by the IRS so your donation is tax deductible.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation and generosity,

Beverly Prkacin Read, Fund-raising Chair & Secretary 206-940-4875 [email protected]

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10 THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING CROATIAFEST 2012 CroatiaFest 2012 is brought to you through the generosity of these individual donors as well as grants & sponsors.

$1,000 $150-$100 Chris Saether & Mary Sherhart Dr. & Mrs. Frank Brozovich Expedia Corporate Gifts Match Antoinette Slavich Gretchen Newman Stan & Judy Antich Gary Tuss Mark & Dunja Ruljancich Larry & Konni Barich M. Vereb Marco Basich Joseph & Mary Vidos $500-$300 Henry & Marion Benson Kristina & Blake Walker Boeing Corporate Gifts Match John & Harriet Budinich Margaret & Randy Wallace Dr. & Mrs. Eugen Halar Donna Plancich Day - In memory of Vince Donald & Patricia Werlech Danica Kaloper – In Memory of Plancich Joseph & Vivienne Zorich Victor Kaloper Tony & Neva Dominis Brad & Yvette Kaloper – In Memory of Vic- Tom & Alenka Dunatov Under $100 tor Kaloper Frank & Lois Elenich Mary Kranjcevich Boskovich Robert & Delma Mattich Ed & Dianne Franciskovich Enkerud - Helen Chamberlin Laligam Sekhar & Gordana Juric-Sekhar In memory of Thomas & Steven & Karen Demmert Slavonian American Benevolent Society Wilma Randich Franciskovich Bill & Jan Drummond Michael & Jane Stimac Gary & Barbara Dime Melvin & Patricia Gregorich George & Yvonne Evjen Don & Dorothy Gunovich $250- $200 Ivan & Amalia Ferara Joanne Jugum Joe & Mary Linardic Joseph Gregov Martin Kolega Robert E Mack - In Memory of Bob & Peggy Gunovick Steve & Mary Jane Medalia John & Katica Vlahovich Vicki Marie Lazor Lorie Merlino Sabrina Mandich DDS Dr. Davor & Dr. Breda Kogoj Kapetanic Microsoft Corporate Gifts Match Mike & Karen Mikacenic Ron Karabaich Russell & Lyndia Mitchell - In memory of Steve & Barbara Mustach Michele & Richard Kloss Anton Kuchan Louise Segota Niemi - In Memory of Par- Priscilla Lisicich Angeline Pocrnich ents Marko & Doris Segota Richard & Louise Major Roy & Rosina Popper Dr. Rudolph Pasquan John & Marija Mardesic Laur Ann Radosevich Tomislav & Senka Pavlinovic Jerry & Patricia Medved Jean Culjak Shaffer John & Carol Picinich - In Memory of John & John & Cathryn Morovich Donald & Maria Shaffer Johanna Picinich Donald & Margaret Palmich Miho Simunovich Beverly Prkacin Read John & Shirley Petrinovich Richard & Betty Srok Evelynn Cava-Stimac - In loving memory of Roy & Judy Sender Joe & Cheryl Starcevich George J. Stimac Michael & Shirley Rancich Robert & Marilyn Vujovich

Make CroatiaFest 2012 a success by giving your donation today! See the CroatiaFest 2012 donation form on page 12.

CORPORATE DONOR APPRECIATION BRUNCH GIFT MATCH CroatiaFest would not be possible if not We are delighted to announce that a for our wonderful donors. savory menu with a uniquely Croatian CroatiaFest is a 501 c3 non- flare will be provided by Pogacha profit corporation registered This year we have a special Sunday Restaurant of Bellevue, Wash., featuring with the IRS and is eligible to morning brunch to thank our donors egg frittata, smoked apple sausage links, receive gift matching funds who contribute $100 or more. With your Pogacha krumpiri, baked breads, šopska from several corporations such donation, you will receive an invitation to salad, pesto pasta salad, seasonal mixed as The Boeing Company, Micro- attend the brunch in the newly remodeled greens, fresh fruit, chicken salad quarters soft and Expedia. After making Seattle Center Armory from 10 a.m. to and torte. a donation to CroatiaFest and noon Sunday, Oct. 7. Honored guests if your company offers a gift include Croatia’s new Ambassador to the Make your contribution today, join us for matching program, make the United States Joško Paro, and Croatian the feast and meet our new Ambassador request for matching funds. Consul General Ilija Želalić. and Consul General. 11 NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID CroatiaFest SEATTLE,WA P. O. Box 60003 Shoreline, WA 98160 PERMIT 1461

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