Your for News prosvetaOfficial Publication of the Slovene National Benefit Society In This Issue YEAR CX USPS: 448-080 MONDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2017 ISSUE 10 ISSN: 1080-0263 Up-and-Coming Calendar of Events ......... 2 Slovenia from the Source .......................... 3 PROSVETA Crossword Puzzle ................. 4 Comets Lodge 715 plans October honors lunch SNPJ Fraternal Sympathies ...................... 6 SNPJ Fraternal Honorees ......................... 8 by PATTI EVANISH Lodge 715 Secretary Enjoying the Lodge SNPJ Recommender Coupon ................... 9 715 Pirates baseball UNIVERSAL, Pa. — The annual Comets Lodge 715 night in July were SNPJ National Tournament Results ........ 10 luncheon is set for Saturday, Oct. 21, from noon to 4 p.m. [back, from left] AJ at Palmieri’s Restaurant, 951 Old Frankstown Road, Plum, Fitzroy; Joyce PA 15239. This year we will honor the Lodge 715 members Laufer Chapman; briefly celebrating an SNPJ membership anniversary. Nessa Marano; Martha Horner; The cost for the luncheon is $20 per person; checks Shane, Dylan, Society sympathies should be made payable to “Comets Lodge 715.” Please Glenn and Tawyna RSVP at your earliest convenience. Mail your check to Spoharski; [front, for Lodge 518 secretary Patti Evanish, 522 Highland Ave., N. Oakdale, PA 15071, from left] SNPJ The SNPJ Home by Oct. 14. If you have any questions, feel free to contact National President IMPERIAL, Pa. — Office has been notified of the Aug. 18, me at (412) 443-8825 or [email protected]. Joseph C. Evanish; Jamie and Patti 2017, passing of Bro. Frank J. Tehovnik, SEE COMETS HONORS Evanish; and Karen longtime secretary/treasurer of Lodge 518 ON PAGE 7 and Trevor Urban. in Melvindale, Mich. On behalf of the entire Society, the members of the Executive Committee and Home Office staff extend their sympathies to Bro. Tehovnik’s family and friends on their loss. Lodge 559 electing 2018 officers at Nov. meeting CHICAGO — The next Pioneer Lodge 559 meeting will be held Friday, Nov. PERIODICAL MATERIAL 10, starting at noon at the Czech Plaza Restaurant, 7016 W. Cermak Road in Berwyn, Ill. We will be electing Lodge officers for 2018, reviewing Lodge and Federation bylaws, and planning Lodge activities for 2018. Members are asked to bring an un- wrapped toy to the Nov. 10 meeting for our annual toy drive. We will also be celebrating Thanksgiving with a cake for the occasion. All members are urged to attend this important meeting. JEAN CHERWAY Lodge 559 President THE Photo submitted by Bro. James Baker (603). Playing Tennis, For The Love Of Slovenia DEADLINE Slovenia is entered in the ITF World Team Tennis Championships at the USTA Campus in Lake Nona, Fla., Oct. 8-13. The Slovenian team includes Samsula, Fla., Lodge 603 member JAMES The next two PROSVETA issue dates BAKER [second from right], who is currently ranked #5 in the world among men over 75. Bro. are Nov. 1 and Dec. 1. All material must Baker’s fellow team members, traveling from Slovenia, include [from left] Ivo Drenovec, Borut Lodge 643 and be received by Wednesday, Oct. 18, for Skulj (captain) and Pavle Zerjav. While in Florida, the Slovenian team is also scheduled to play at Mar-a-Lago, the Winter White House of President Trump and his Slovenian wife, Melania. the Nov. 1 issue, and by Wednesday, Nov. 15, for the Dec. 1 issue. If you are Youth Circle 7 concerned about making the deadline, send an e-mail to [email protected] or submit your material via the publica- You’ll have a side-splitting evening look forward to tions area of our website, www.snpj.org. year-end events with the W. Pa. Slovene Federation by KATHLEEN SEIFERT Lodge 643 Secretary by CHRIS PETUKAUSKAS (33) plus a delicious, $10, all-you-can-eat buffet to Western Pa. Federation Secretary fill your laughing belly! GIRARD, Ohio — Golden Eagles Lodge IMPERIAL, Pa. — As the beauty of fall sur- Tickets for the show are priced at $15 and 643 members are looking forward to a few rounds us, we invite you to surround yourself can be purchased at Lodge 106 or from any upcoming Lodge events, including Make a with friends, fraternalism and fun! We all know Federation officer. We’d love to see you there Difference Day in October and their Christ- laughter reduces stress, anxiety and depression, to support the Federation as we strive to support mas party in December. and triggers healthy physical and emotional the youth of our Society. The annual Christmas parties for both changes in the body, so the Western Pa. Slovene Mark your calendar and come out for a hys- Lodge 643 and Youth Circle 7 are sched- Federation welcomes you to participate in an terical night of excellent comedy entertainment. uled Saturday, Dec. 9, at Amen Corner evening of laughter. Stay out of the kitchen that evening and chow in Girard. The staff at Amen Corner will The Federation is hosting a night with Slap- down on some delicious food prepared by the decorate their party room and fireplace sticks Productions, a comedy show to entertain Lodge 106 kitchen staff. with green, red and all of their holiday those age 18 and older. The performance will be It’s sure to be a ha-ha-happy night for all trimmings. They will also display their held at SN PJ L o dge 10 6 i n I mp er ia l on Sat u rd ay, of us to release those endorphins and put on a beautiful Christmas tree. Nov. 4. The doors will open at 6 p.m., the show smile! As quoted by Robert Frost, and sung by The Circle 7 Christmas party will begin will begin at 7, and the evening will include a Jimmy Buffett, “If we couldn’t laugh, we would SEE LODGE 643 HOLIDAYS Chinese auction, a 50/50 drawing, a cash bar all go insane.” ON PAGE 9 • Madelyn M. Tarlo Born April 14, 2017 Pittsburgh Lodge 665 As her reign begins, Miss SNPJ looks forward SNPJ Lodge 665 welcomes Madelyn Ma- rie Tarlo as its newest member. Madelyn is the daughter of Shawn (665) and Erica Tarlo, granddaughter of David Tarlo (665), to an exciting and active year great-granddaughter of Karen Sadar Watt (665), and great-great-granddaughter of the by LAUREN SEBUSCH (576) imagine experiencing our culture and the coun- Miss SNPJ 2018 late Tony and former Lodge 118 Secretary/ try that our ancestors helped build, better and Treasurer Albina Sadar (665). We welcome CLEVELAND — I never thought the day would become independent, in any other way. Madelyn to the SNPJ and extend our best come that I would hear my name called for the You see, we are loving people who embody wishes to her entire family. title of Miss SNPJ. I’m still in awe that this is fraternalism with our whole being. We have real, and I could never be more grateful. After brothers and sisters around the world, and I reflecting on my newly found “queenship” and feel humbled to be able to say that. Slovenia returning from Slovenia, SNPJ holds an even has opened my eyes and solidified my idea of la rger pla c e i n my hea r t . It’s d i f ferent wit h SN PJ; who we are: an organization that brings people no matter who you are or where you come from, together, that makes people laugh, and that has you instantly belong. the most caring people I’ve ever had the pleasure During my time in Slovenia, our already of meeting. close knit group from across the United States In my short time as Miss SNPJ, I’ve been follow SNPJ on Facebook! became family. Beyond our group, we were invited to and welcomed with open arms at many blessed with the kindest soul as our tour guide. events. Thank you to Strabane, Pa., Lodge 138 Karin understood us and embraced our crazi- for your hospitality during the Duck Race. I had Make snpj.org ness. She loved it because she could be herself. a blast meeting all of you and seeing firsthand your first stop for We took her in as family and loved her without what the race entails... even though some of the Kristina Hartman [left] and Miss SNPJ SNPJ information any barriers. We did the same for our Serbian ducks got carried away and decided to keep on 2017 ELIZABETH HARTMAN welcomed on the go. bus driver who spoke mainly Slovenian and no SEE MISS SNPJ 2018 Miss SNPJ 2018 LAUREN SEBUSCH (576) Scan the code English... as we all know too well. I couldn’t ON PAGE 2 to the Strabane, Pa., Lodge 138 Duck Race. to get started. PROSVETA www.snpj.org • [email protected] 2 October 2, 2017 PROSVETA ENLIGHTENMENT SNPJ Family Weeks will merge for the summer of 2018 (USPS 448-080) by KEVIN RICHARDS parties, bar bingo and hay rides – not the arts and crafts supplies. next year for one Family Week that (ISSN 1080-0263) SNPJ Fraternal Director to mention the quality time members I’d also like to thank SNPJ Rec- will take place July 29-Aug. 3, 2018. The Official Publication of the IMPERIAL, Pa. — For two weeks get to spend with family and friends in reation Center Director Tim Jergel, We will have double the fun and Slovene National in July, I have the pleasure of enjoying the cabins and around the campfires. Sue Krispinsky and Sue Zarella for fraternalism next year, and there is time at the SNPJ Recreation Center Thanks to David Jones from Jones helping keep everything running plenty of room for new families to Benefit Society with two great groups of members Catering for the wonderful meals smoothly, as well Jeff Wisnesky and joi n us.