Let Not The Light Of Freedom Be Extinguished’ American Home over 100 years' of serving American-Stoyenians • Vol. 106, No. 9 AMERICmN home Ameriška Domovina SLOVENIAN MORNING NEWSPAPER USPS 024100 ISSN Number 0164-68X AMERIŠKA DOMOVINA, MARCH 4, 2004 Phone: (216) 431-0628 e-mail: ah@buckeyevveb.com 70c Can Slovenians Match Jews? Editor, An article in the Cleveland Plain Dealer last December highlighted the efforts of three Jewish students who attend Hudson High School in Hudson, Ohio. The trio recently formed a Jewish Awareness Club,” despite the fact only 20 students in their school of 1,800 are Jewish. The club has faced many obstacles in its attempt to give Jewish culture a more visible presence at the school and many find their efforts a bit eccentric. However, I have only respect for young people who are determined not to forget the legacy of those who came before them. Jews and Slovenians make up a tiny percentage of d)e world’s population and attempts have been made throughout history to erase their cultures from memory. Even today, it is unsafe to speak Slovenian in some European cities. It is also important to remember that for the first time in over a thousand years both the Slovenian and Jewish people possess their own self-governing state. Only with divine intervention have these two groups been able to maintain their distinctive identities to this day. Can you imagine a group of Slovenian high school students in Northeast Ohio having the courage to start a “Slovenian Awareness Club?” —Joel Arko Cleveland, Ohio Studies tie cola to bone loss Health experts have long suspected a link between soft drinks and reduced bone-ubneral density. Now, new research suggests that phosphoric acid in cola drinks •tt'ght be the problem. Tufts University researcher Katherine Tucker ^Xamined the bone-mineral ensity readings of more man 2,500 adult men and Women and surveyed their soft-drink consumption pat-tems, distinguishing among ^arbonated c°la drinks, car- °nated non-cola drinks and carbonated caffeine-free and let soft drinks. She found that women -ut not men - who drank tri0re than three 12-ounce servings of cola per day had • Percent to 5.1 percent j°Wer bone-mineral density 'n the hip than women who onsumed less than one erving of cola per day. Similar results were seen 11 diet and caffeine-free 0 a beverages but not with °n-cola carbonated beverages. t his rer controversial Sa,d of the —~ '-mien u°ne and M ln Mnneapol “But it s phosphoric acid in cola drinks has a negative effect on the bone. When you have phosphoric acid in a cola beverage, the excess phosphoric acid binds to calcium in the gut,” which keeps the calcium from being absorbed. It’s also possible that phosphoric acid can adversely affect parathyroid hormone levels in the body, which regulate bone density. Other studies are needed to test the theory, Tucker said, explaining that some researchers doubt that the level of phosphoric acid in cola drinks is high enough to contribute to low bone-mineral density. Experts have suggested that many people replace milk with soft drinks as they grow older, a move that leads to lower bone-mjneral density because of the loss of calcium from milk. “Men have different beverage consumption patterns,” Tucker said. “They drink more alcohol, and alcohol can be protective of bone in some ways.” In research awaiting publication, Tufts researchers found that beer appears to protect bone, possibly because of its silicone content. -W.S.J. ng enough to possess wit. One must have enough of it paving too much. Left to right: Cleveland State Athletic Director, Lee Reed, John R. Telich, Sr., and Golf Coach, Tom Porten. Cleveland State’s Telich Golf Center Enables Students to Keep Swinging The calendar still says winter, but the student-athletes on Cleveland State’s men’s and women’s golf teams are hard at work on their game, thanks to the John R. Telich Sr. Golf Technology Center. The center opened three years ago. Phase Two was dedicated last week, with some 50 of Telich’s friends, family and Cleveland State supporters getting a sneak-peak at the latest golf teaching equipment available. “This equipment - the putting green, the software, and the cameras - represents a unique and very special coaching tool that separates Viking golf from other collegiate programs. The Telich Center will enable our golfers to improve their game, allow our golf teams to compete for conference championships, and help Cleveland State attract the best and the brightest student-athletes,” says Coach Tom Porten. Located in the sub-basement of Woodling Gym in two converted racquetball courts, the center contains state-of-the-art equipment designed to improve the golf game. There are hitting stations, a strength and conditioning area, computer hardware and software for students to analyze their golf swing, and a Lateral Vertical Rotator - a high-tech device, developed in collaboration with Cleveland State engineering faculty and students, that helps golfers achieve the perfect swing. Cleveland State is^he of only a few collegiate golf programs in the country that has this machine. Using the LVR, golfers on the women’s team were able to drop their scores almost 30 points in one season. The latest addition to the center is a contoured putting green, which allows students to practice their short game year round. Telich has contributed some $25,000 in support of the center. His relationship with Cleveland State started about 10 years ago at the Mayfield Country Club, where he is a member and Porten is the golf pro. “We struck up a friendship that has continued,” says Porten. “John has been golfing for more than 40 years. He loves the game and wanted to do something for Cleveland State’s program. “We are most grateful for his generous financial support and his fan support. He attends many local golf events and even attended a tournament in Nashville last year, riding back to Cleveland with the team in our van. “I cannot say enough about John’s support of our golf program. His encouragement goes far beyond his financial contributions - he is truly a role model and mentor to our student athletes and to me,” Porten said. Ultra Modern Person You know you’re living in 2004 when... You accidentally enter your password on the microwave. You haven’t played solitaire with real cards in years. You have a list of 15 phone numbers to reach your family of 3. You e-mail the person who works at the desk next to you. Your reason for not staying in touch with friends is they don’t have e-mail addresses. When you make phone calls from home, you accidentally dial “9” to get an outside line. You’ve sat at the same desk for four years and worked for three different companies. PHIL HRVATIN) Human Rights Generally Positive WASHINGTON - The annual report of the U.S. State Department on human rights practices says that Slovenia generally respected human rights in 2003, although there were a few problems in some areas, notably women trafficking, excessive use of police force, media self-censorship, violence against women, and discrimination of ethnic minorities. AMERIŠKA DOMOVINA, MARCH 4, 2004 ? AMERICAN HOME AMERIŠKA DOMOVINA 6117 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland, OH 44103-1692 Telephone: 216/431-0628 - Fax: 216/361-4088 AMERIŠKA DOMOVINA (USPS 024100) James V. Debevec - Publisher, English Editor Dr. Rudolph M. Susel - Slovenian Editor Ameriška Domovina Permanent Scroll of Distinguished Persons: Rt. Rev. Msgr. Louis B. Baznik, Michael and Irma Telich, Frank J. Lausche, Paul Kosir NAROČNINA: Združene države Amerike in Kanada: $35 letno za ZDA; $40 za Kanado (v ZD valuti) Slovenija in tujina, letalska pošta, $165 letno (v ZD valuti) SUBSCRIPTION RATES United States and Canada: U.S.A.: $35 per year; Canada: $40 in U.S. currency Slovenia and other foreign: $165 U.S. per year (air) AMERICAN HOME (ISSN 0164-680X) is published weekly, except 1st week in July and 1 week after Christmas, for $35 per year by American Home Pub. Co., 6117 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44103-1692. Periodicals postage paid at Cleveland, Ohio. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to AMERICAN HOME, 6117 St. Clair Cleveland, OH 44103-1692. No. 9 March 4, 2004 gmgcrmm sr mmr An Affair to Remember by RUDY FLIS Last week was a busy week, spent away from home at sales meetings. Even though going home, the hours spent at airports and on airplanes are conductive only to fatigue. But once home, the adrenaline flowing, and a plate of pork chops and scalloped potatoes safely consumed, I was my old self again. Therese gave me birthday cards I needed to open, and a little piece of paper, a death notice of a friend who had passed away and was buried before I came home. Last week I had visited him in the hospital and promised to see him after he came home. It saddened me, and made me feel tired, but life has a way of moving on. It was just two days later, at a birthday party for me, all of my family, Therese, all of my sons, all of my daughters, all of my grandsons, all of my granddaughters, all of my sons-in-law, and all of my daughters-in-law were at Frank Sterle’s Slovenian p--------------‘— » (440) 602-5120 Country House - for my party. My grandchildren got a taste of their Slovenian heritage, as they ate, laughed and danced in what I consider Slovenian atmosphere. Therese and the kids wanted this for me on this special birthday, as a surprise. But a couple of weeks past, I mentioned to Therese, “With Susie moving to North Carolina, and Carolyn to Texas, why don’t we set up something at Sterle’s for my birthday? It may be a while before we can all be together as a family again.” Therese gave me a smile and said, “It’s a done deal., reservations are already made.” The party started at 7 p.m. We went home at 10:45, full of food, full of fun, and out of energy. Success of our party radiated from the faces of our children and grandchildren. It makes me smile, as I remember long ago, when a couple, a young couple, decided on a life spent together. A great decision, a great partnership, overflowing with God’s blessings. Lord, how good it is. Fax (440) 602-5124 ZELE &.Z,ELE CO., L.P.A. RONALD ZELE & SCOTT J. ZELE Attorneyjat Law Centre Plaza South Suite 330 35350 Curtis Blvd. Eastlake, Ohio 44095 100 WORDS MORE OR LESS by John Mercina “BRAIN CRAMPS BY THE FAMOUS” (Found on the Internet - authors known) □ “Whenever I watch TV and see those starving kids all over the world, I can’t help but cry. I mean. I’d love to be skinny like that, but not with all those flies and death and stuff.” Manah Carey □ “Smoking kills. If you’re killed, you’ve lost a very important part of your life.” Brooke Shields □ “I’ve never had major knee surgery on any other part of my body.” A U of Kentucky basketball player □ “Outside of the killings, Washington has one of the lowest crime rates in the country.” Former Washington Mayor, Marion Barry □ “Half this game is ninety percent mental.” An unnamed baseball manager □ “It isn’t pollution that’s harming the environment. It’s the impurities tn our air and water that are doing it.” A1 Gore, former Vice President □ “I love California. I practically grew up in Phoenix.” Dan Quayle □ “If we don’t succeed, we run the risk of failure.” Bill. □ “Your food stamps will be stopped effective April, 2004 because we received notice that you passed away May God bless you. You may reapply if there is a change in your circumstances ” Department of Social Services, Greenville, South Carolina TAX TIME IS HERE Come in or Call Us for an Appointment Cleveland Accounting Service 6218 St. Clair Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44103 881-5158 Rudy Flis in the front row with Monica on the left and Therese on the right. In back row are, left to right, Mary, Matt, Mike, Marty, Carolyn, and Sue.__________________ I Lenten Fish Fries Lenten Fish Dinners wil be available all Fridays of , Lent at: the Slovenian National Home on St. Clair Avenue - rear mansion club room. Four kinds of dinners will be featured as well as take-outs. Also, St. Mary’s (Collinwood) on Fridays of Lent. $7.00 for fish fries. Shrimp or combo dinners are $7.50. The macaroni and cheese dinners, children’s fish dinners and half dinners are $3.50. Serving from 4 to 7 p.m. Waterloo Slovenian Home will also be featuring fish on Fridays as per usual. Newburgh Slovenian National Home on E. 80th will also feature fish fries and related sea food on Fridays during Lent. Krofe Sale St. Vitus Altar Society will hold a krofe and noodles sale on Saturday, March 13 in the auditorium social room. Fourteen grandchildren and Therese and I on the top right. Life in the Refugee Camps 1948 by Anton Žakelj, translated and edited by John Žakelj Saturday, May 8, 1948 I attended a meeting with Major Leadbetter, the camp director, regarding refugee handcrafts. The major agreed that I could continue selling lace and employing lace-makers as I did in Judenburg. I loaned the Major 15 pieces of bobbin lace worth 700 shillings to display as samples in his office. Seven lacemakers have agreed to continue working with me. One of them is Mrs. Spreitzer, who didn’t know how to make bobbin lace until she attended classes in our previous camp. I will try this for a month, but I don’t think we will make much money. Nobody wants to buy lace anymore. I’ll have to find a job that pays more. Karl says I should go work with him in the woods, cutting lumber. 1 don’t think my health is good enough for that. Sunday, May 9, 1948 Today is the third anniversary of the day we left Slovenia and became refugees. How much longer? A fellow refugee, Ivan Loeske, age 75, died this morning. The official cause a heart attack, but people say he was poisoned. Wednesday, May 12. 1948 Karl and I got a ride this morning to the nearby city of Leoben. Karl bought a radio ' *t seemed very expensive. It’s small, works on all wave lengths and all voltages He doesn’t know much German, so he appreciated my help w'ith the shopping. We walked around the city. Everywhere we went, 1 tried selling bobbin lace, but nobody wanted to buy. People don’t have enough money for this kind of luxury. I took a package to the post office for Cilka’s sister Manica in Slovenia. The package included a coat we got from our friend Silva and some money. I haven’t received any mail from Slovenia for over a month. At 4 p.m., we went to the funeral for Mr. Loeske. Thursday, May 13, 1948 I drew new designs for bobbin lace. Maybe people will buy something different. Friday, May 4, 1948 I w'ent back to Leoben to exchange the radio - they gave us the wrong model. Again, I tried selling lace, but nobody wanted to buy. Sunday, May 16, 1948 Pentecost Sunday. Karl and Mici’s seven-month-old daughter Jolanda is very sick. Monday, May 17, 1948 I w'rote a letter to my mother in Slovenia for her name day, and a letter to Mire’s sponsor in Canada (hopefully, Mire will have arrived there by the time my letter arrives.) At 4 p.m. I walked to the nearby castle, hoping to do some sightseeing. But there was a sign posted saying For Rent Up/Cozy Duplex 18031 Neff Rd. Appl. Inc. Washer and Dryer (216) 3 i 0-8310 For Rent E. 200 & Neff Large one bedroom apt. New' appliances and carpet. No pets. S450 a month. 440-951-3087 Don’t let winter get you down! Rent a condo out-of-town. Call 1-216-261-1050 now for the best price and selection. 22078 Lakeshore Blvd Fuclid Ohio 44123 1-216-261-1050, 1-800-659-2(362 euclidtravel@aol.coni travel@euchdtravel.com I* t: It m n at CondoCentre i:t ( l.tl) IKAM I that DPs from the camp are not allowed there. Tuesday, May 18, 1948 1 started doing daily camp work with Levičar, but it’s not going w'ell because 1 feel tired and sick. Mostly we pound fence posts. Mr. Pa-honov said he will get me a job in the woods. Friday, May 21, 1948 I received extra food rations for my work, and Cilka received extra rations for both her work and for being pregnant. For a week, we got 4 pounds of bread,- about a pound of meat, 2 pounds of polenta, some butter and-other food. This will make a ‘ big difference. Saturday, May 22, 1948 We realized that, for the first lime in a long time, w'e have more meat and bread than we can eat. If only we could send some to our families in Slovenia. We haven’t received any mail from them for over a month, but we know they’re hungry. Cilka and I divide all our income into 3 parts: 1/3 we send to our families in Slovenia, 1/3 we use for ourselves, and 1/3 w-e invest in bobbin lace, which we hope we will be able to sell in our new homeland, wherever that will be. Monday, May 24, 1948 Despite Karl’s recommendation, I was not accepted for lumber cutting work. They hired a Croatian instead. (To Be Continued) im ii Refugees in the Trofaich camp participate in a solemn procession (probably celebrating the holy day of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ on May 27, 1948). From left to right, the author, Anton Žakelj, is holding •up one corner of the baldachin, Rev. Klemenčič is holding the Eucharist, Milan Cebasek is the tall young man in the middle. Jernej Zupan is holding up the other corner of the baldachin, and Rev. Malavašič is to his right. The men holding up the back of the balachin and the altar boys are not identified. Photo by Marjan Kocmur. ___________________ St. Clair Pensioners Club With Spring just around the comer, the St. Clair Pensioners Club is planning a trip to Mountaineer Casino in West Virginia on Tuesday, March 30. The cost for the trip is SI7.00. The first pick up will be at the Orr Arena and will be leaving at 7:30 a.m. The second pick up will be at the Slovenian National Home leaving at 8:00 a.m. Please indicate on your check whether you will board the bus at the Orr Arena or Slovenian National Home. On a separate sheet please include your date of birth. This information is requested by the Mountaineer Casino. Also, if you are the “lucky” winner of a large amount, you will have to show some identification such as a driver’s license or Social Security card. Please send your check for $17.00 to Jeanette Ru-minski, 25801 Zeman Avenue, Euclid, OH 44132. Phone (216) 261-1667. Seats are still available. If you have not already paid your dues for 2004 please do so at our next meeting which will be on Thursday, March 18. Our “Lucky Pick” raffle will be coming up on May 20. Raffle tickets will be available at our March meeting. Hope to see you there. New members are welcome. --Sylvia Plymesser People shop for a bathing suit with more care than they do for a husband or wife. The rules are the same. Look for something you’ll feel comfortable wearing. Allow for room to grow. -Enna Bombcck IVORY CITY PIANO SERVICE Albert J. Koporc, Jr. 27359 Tungsten Rd. 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Men are like chocolate bars: sweet, and smooth. Men are like commercials: You can’t believe a word they are saying. Men are like department stores: their clothes are half off. Men are like popcorn: They satisfy you, but only for a little while. Men are like lava lamps: fun to look at but not very bright. Men are like a parking spot: all the good ones are taken, the rest are handicapped. Well, if you recall in my last article I wrote on how the church had a bake sale and I had seen two trays of angel wings, but by the time I got my throat blessed, all the bakery was gone. Somehow I think that a copy of the American Home newspaper goes to heaven for last Saturday I received a call from Mrs. Koritnik, one of the fine Slovenians from out east and she said I should not leave Mass Sunday until I had seen her. She said she had a surprise for me. Sunday as I was driving into the church parking lot she was right behind me and came to my car and gave me two huge trays of angel wings. What can I say? Somebody up there in heaven is reading the American Home and seeing to it that I get my share. I ration myself those angel wings for whenever I go down to the basement and sometimes I go down there for nothing at all, but I make it a point to go into the freezer and take one angel wing out to eat. For now all I can say is Thanks a Million Mrs. Koritnik. Like I said, those angels up above are looking out for me, for this past Friday when I went to church to attend the Stations of the Cross, my friends Mr. and Mrs. Joe Snyder came to me with a container of frozen strukle, a real Slovenian Friday Dish which I had not had since Josephine and I were in Slovenia back in 1979. I reminded Joe that he was lucky to have such a good wife to make him strukle. Here again, they went into the freezer and I will treat myself on the Fridays in Lent. Thank God I am not scheduled to see the doctor for a few weeks yet. Here is hoping that between now and then I can work out the excess weight when I go to the Middleburg Recreation Center for Water Therapy for I have to make sure that the swift current of the water not only hits my legs, but my tummy as well. How can I lose weight when I am fortunate in having the best of Slovenian food being sent my way. George Bush, eat your heart out. Like we all say, we are going on a diet and I am going to diet. I am going to eat only once a day. I’ll start early in the morning and won’t stop until I go to bed at night. I really honestly believe that someone up above is watching out for Ray. I went for my license tags and driver’s license and to tell the truth I had a hard time reading the chart for my eyes are going fast and the girl says, “What are you waiting for? Read the top line.” “Oh,” I said, “I didn’t know you were waiting for me.” I hemmed and hawed and said a few prayers and I really don’t know if I recited the right letters to her or if she heard me praying, but she passed me. Maybe she figured at my age, that would be the last time I will be there. Thursday I did go to have my eyes checked and as I suspected, they are far gone, for the doctor not only gave me a prescription for new glasses, but said 1 had to have a cataract removed on the right eye as soon as possible and so next week they will call me to let me know when “E-Day” is. I have some advice for all my senior readers. When you wear glasses and you keep washing the glasses six and eight 'times a day thinking they are dirty and you will see better if you wash them, forget it, go to see the doctor. When you hold the newspaper three inches from your eyes and use a magnifying glass also, it is time to see the doctor. When you keep going around the house changing light bulbs just to increase the wattage of light, it is time to see the eye doctor. Don’t delay, don’t hesitate, for seeing eye dogs are hard to come by. As you know, I have Josephine’s pet dog, a Caim Terrier and although he is not a seeing eye dog, he does lead me to the park each morning to show me what tree he wants to water. My readers may have something better to look forward to in my columns for with the cataracts removed, who knows, maybe my typing will improve my spelling and maybe even the jokes. Hey, if my jokes were good enough for Jack Benny and Bob Hope, they should be good enough for you, too. Well sitting here at the computer typing this, I have worked up an appetite and think I will go for a banana and then check out the freezer in the basement. I want to make sure that Mrs. Koritnik’s angel wings are where I left them and I better taste one to make sure they are not over frozen. Well, time I end this column praying that the good Lord will bless and watch over all of you and keep you in good health. Remember to eat your bananas if you want to be a real swinger or tennis player. Where ignorance is bliss; ‘tis folly to be wise. Tony's... Old World Plaza Barber Shop Haircuts: $5.00 664 E. 185 St. - at Abby Ave. and Windward Rd. HOURS: 7:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m. M-F 7:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Sat We love the Slovenian people. We want more of them as our customers. Put Voinovich’s Work in Perspective Voinovich Should Do More Editor, The 12 Febmary issue of American Home carried yet another press release from Sen. George Voinovich’s office praising his and the Bush administration’s work (“Voinovich Praises President’s Funding for Great Lakes Clean-Up”). While Sen. Voinovich has undoubtedly done good for Ohio, including for the Great Lakes, readers should put the results of his work in perspective. $45 million for sediment treatment in all of the lakes and their tributaries is peanuts for the enormous task. Furthermore, the $45 million for 2005 was out of $50 million maximum allowable under the Great Lakes Legacy act; for 2004, only $10 million of the $50 million was approved. Thus the Bush administration is spending only $55 million of an allowable $100 million in the first two years of the program. Here are some small Ohio expenditures for the purpose of comparison: • Ohio Department of Education FY 2004 school bus purchases in February: $12,383.971.99. • Bowling Green, Ohio school district total 2004 operating expenditures: $25,938,637. • Ohio Department of Transportation Northeast Ohio (regions 4 and 12) costs for 25 medium-sized projects between 2003 and 2006: $43.4 million. • In the same part of the state, an additional 95 projects would cost $166 million in the same period, according to ODOT’s “Jobs and Progress Plan.” So $45 million is the equivalent of two small school district yearly operating budgets or a couple dozen highway projects in Northeast Ohio. On 24 February Governor Taft met with scientists at Cuyahoga Community College to discuss a U.S. Senate Bill that would provide $6 billion for the Great Lakes. The bill is co-sponsored by Ohio Sen. Mike DeWine and Michigan Sen. Carl Levin. Instead of touting his small achievement in a press release, Sen. Voinovich should write American Home apologizing he could not do more for the lakes - and other Ohio interests - while voting billions for Iraqui reconstruction. I suppose he and his colleagues in the Senate are constrained by the gargantuan federal deficit they created in cooperation with the Bush administration. Sen. Voinovich should do more for Ohio and its citizens. --Timothy Pogačar Bowling Green, OH After age 70 it’s patch, patch, patch. -Jimmy Stewart Presenting the salad at Appreciation Dinner on Sunday, Feb. 15 in St. Mary’s (Collinwood) auditorium, are cooks, left to right, Ivanka Volčjak, Maria Zajec, and Josie Cerer.____________________________________(Photo by PHIL HRVATIN) Rev. Rafko Ropret’s World-Wide Ministry TRIESTE, Italy - “While our mission extends to the whole Church, it is carried out within the pastoral program of a diocese or region. We work in close union with bishops, priests and laity, eager to offer our own particular contribution of spiritual life and apostolic initiative.” Padre Rafko began the interview with number 35, from “The Rule of Life” of the Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament, which he felt was the way Religious of the Blessed Sacrament are to carry out their ministry as intended by their founder St. Peter Julian Eymard. The life of Padra Rafko began in 1935, in the location that was once called “Little Ljubljana,” Cleveland, Ohio, where his parents emigrated many years ago from their native land, Slovenia. The Blessed Sacrament Fathers had their major seminary In Cleveland, where young Rafko, or otherwise known as Ralph Roberts, first encountered the young smiling seminarians and decided to follow their way of life. He was accepted into the minor seminary and as time went on he encountered some difficulties in studies. Then he decided to become a Lay-brother and as such, worked in the kitchen for a number °f years. He was assigned to three different Communities, first at the minor seminary in Hyde Park, New York, then fite Community in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and ■nally jn (hg Cleveland Community. ^n 1971 his request to continue studies for the Priesthood was granted and e was sent to Rome, to the e(Ia College, which was established for belated voca-|'°ns. He completed his theological studies in 1975, 'vhich was the Holy Year. Because of the Holy ear, p0pe Paul VI invited eacons who were prepared 0r priestly ordination to ^°me to Rome and be or-Pained by him. On June 29, 5> Rafko was among ^°me 350 deacons from all Ver the world to receive the r*estly ordination from the ands of Pope Paul VI. The reat joy of this very special ccasion was shared by his k 'year-old father and four rothers who were in atten-ance at the ceremony. His nother at this time was al-ready deceased. thaf^6 mentioned tK r!n way °fi thinking, 'h' Bl«sed Sacrament Con-gation is not strictly a jt ^Sl°nary order. However, ^ as Communities all over his lV0r*^- Because of this, •7^Jlrst Priestly assignment mmf ossr.-ss' m'M • ';•> ■- T •V'fy led him to the Philippines, where he remained for 16 years carrying out his ministry by helping the Filipino people to deepen their faith which was brought to their country as far back as the time of the explorer Magellan. His next assignment took him to Brno, Czechoslovakia, where the Blessed Sacrament Community had suffered greatly from the former atheistic regime and was on the verge of extinction. Then he went to another location. He was granted special permission to do priestly ministry in the country where his parents were bom, in Slovenia, even though no Blessed Sacrament Community exists there. It was during this time he was able to gain Slovenian citizenship, which he has along with his American citizenship. After his time in Slovenia, he was sent back to Rome where he was put in charge of the young Blessed Sacrament Fathers from various countries who came there for advanced studies. His pastoral journey continued and this v- nture found him in Uganda, East Africa, as the local superior of the Community there. It opened for him the experience of African culture and the many difficulties which are encountered in adjusting to their culture. When his mandate as local superior ended, he requested to be transferred to Trieste, Italy, knowing that the Blessed Sacrament Fathers have a Community in the midst of a rather large population of Slovenian people. His request was granted. In the diocese of Trieste he was assigned by the bishop to be the assistant to Msgr. Mario Gerdol, who is in charge of the Pastoral Care for Slovenians in the city. Then he was given another diocesan assignment. When Rev. Joseph Speh was transferred from the parish of St. Bartholomew in Barkov-Ije (Trieste), Father Rafko replaced him as the Slovenian assistant priest in the parish. At other times he helps out in yarious parishes. He assists Pater Rafko Slejko in the parish of St. Ulderic, Dolina and the parish of St. Bartholomew in Caresana. Then he celebrates Mass for the Franciscan Sisters in their convent chapel in Dolina. Another ministry that he regularly performs is the visitation of the sick and elderly in rest homes and private residences in the city and brings to them the comfort of the Sacraments. Padre Rafko mentioned that he wishes he had more contact with Slovenian youth in this area so that he could help them deepen their Christian faith. More personally, he said he has a secret dream, that in the near future there will be a Blessed Sacrament Community established in Slovenia which until now does not exist. On Sunday, January 25 Padra Rafko arranged the celebration of the blessing of children in the Barkovlje parish. This is the third year it has taken place. He prepared 50 small gifts for the children. At the Mass the children participated very well and at the conclusion each child came forward for a personal blessing and with great joy received the gift that was prepared. During the interview a photo was taken of Padre Rafko for the occasion of the celebration of the Day for Consecrated Life, on Feb. 2nd which shows a real sense of contentment. The experiences of religious life as mentioned in this interview gives testimony of one who said “YES” to God and continues to repeat that “YES” every day in the presence of the Lord exposed in the Eucharist out of love and fidelity to the charisma of St. Peter Julian Eymard._______ From the Catholic diocesan newspaper of Trieste. Clergy Joke One Sunday morning a mother went to wake her son and tell him it was time to get ready for church to which he replied, “I’m not going.” “Why not?” she asked. “I’ll give you two good reasons,” he said. “One, they don’t like me, and two, 1 don’t like them.” His mother replied, “I’ll give YOU two good reasons why you should« go to church. One, you’re 54 years old, and two, you’re the pastor.”____________________ -Phil Hrvatin New Feature t.;; Cancer Answers Questions may be directed to: Cancer Answers, Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center (R23), 9500 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44195. Questions will be answered by mail. You may also call our toll-free Cancer Answers Line (1-800-862-7798) and speak directly with a Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist, Monday thru Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. EST. Question: How do most people realize they have cancer? Answer: Most people experience unusual signs of symptoms that alert them that they are not in their “normal” healthy state. After a physical examination and the necessary testing, it may be determined that the symptoms are due to organ or system dysfunction, with the cause secondary to a non-cancerous or cancerous process. A diagnosis of cancer would be confirmed through a biopsy. It is critical that you see your doctor if you are experiencing any unusual symp toms. The American Cabcer Society recommends that you watch for certain symptoms that may be indications for the development of cancer. Some of these symptoms are: • Change in bowel or bladder habits • A sore that does not heal • Unusual bleeding or discharge • Thickening or lump in the breast or elsewhere • Indigestion or difficulty in swallowing • Obvious change in wart or mole • Nagging cough or hoarseness. These warning symptoms may be symptoms of cancer, but they also may be due to other causes. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, it is important to be checked by a doctor for a definite diagnosis. -Ruth Fritskey RN, MSN Clinical Nurse Specialist Cleveland Clinic Foundation Mario’s International Program WKTX - 830 AM Saturdays - 3 to 5 p.m. Dr. Zenon A. Klos E. 185'h Area * 531-7700 — Emergencies -Dental Insurance Accepted Laboratory on Premises - Same Day Denture Repair COMPLETE DENTAL CARE FACILITY 848 E. 185 St. (between Shore Carpet and John’s Fun House) Variety is the spice of life, that gives it all its flavor. cSt. ^Vitus Q/iffagE 6114Lausche Ave. Cleveland, Ohio 44103 Are you ready to enjoy your retirement? Well then, Sl Vitus Village may be the place for you. Tfie viUage is a pleasant, relaxing environment with a large, beautifully landscaped courtyard. The village apartments are complete with appliances, including a washer and dryer. The facUity has surveillance cameras, secured parking, lire protection, 24 hour emergency monitoring, cable TV and much much more. Feel free to contact Rudy Sterk at (216) 361-0300 with any question on how you or a family member can become a resident in our very special community. AMERIŠKA DOMOVINA, MARCH 4, 2004 AMERIŠKA DOMOVINA, MARCH 4, 2004 No Mosque For Us; No Ice Cream For You Say Muslims to Slovenians There are about 50-80,000 people - mostly citizens of Slovenia and a minority with work visas - whose religion is Islam. They are work immigrants and their families - Yugoslav Albanians from Kosovo and “Moslem” - as a nation - invented by Tito, from Bosnia who came to Slovenia since the end of WWII. A big majority are former Serbs from Bosnia who, under the occupation of Turks about 500 years ago, took Muslim faith. They mostly live and work in Ljubljana, Jesenice, Velenje and Koper. Since the 1980s they are asking for a “full size” (with minaret and religious schools) mosque to be built in a suburb of Ljubljana. So far they are practicing their religion in bigger family houses throughout Slovenia. When they have big holidays they usually rent the Sports Center Tivoli in Ljubljana for 10 - 15,000 people. This mosque is supposed to be financed mostly by foreign donations, especially from Saudi Arabia. This was also the case in Zagreb, Croatia. They mostly work in mines and (heavy) industry, but they are also very often the owners of ice cream and burek (cheese, meat or sometimes apple strudel with filo dough of oriental origins - somewhat popular even with “native” Slovenians) shops. Thus this picture of a sign during recent peaceful demonstration in Ljubljana asking to build a mosque: “No mosque for us - no burek for you.” ______________________________ Thanks to Karl Ryavec of Boston for this information. Older Drivers More Likely to Crash, to Die WASHINGTON, D.C. -Drivers over 65 are more likely to get into crashes because of declining perception and motor skills, but the biggest risk is to themselves, not others on the highway, says a study based on nearly 4 million traffic accidents. The study, released Wednesday by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, also found that drivers 65 or older are nearly twice as likely to die in a crash as drivers 55 to 64. Drivers over 85 were nearly four times as likely to die. Often, older drivers are frail and can die from injuries that wouldn’t be fatal to younger drivers, the report said. As they grow older, some drivers are more likely to cause a crash because of a lapse in perception, such as failing to yield or running a red light. Fifty-nine percent of drivers 75 or older involved in crashes had such a lapse, the same percentage as 15-year-old drivers. For drivers 85 or older, perception lapses were cited in 67 percent of the accidents. Old people also were more likely to get into crashes while making a left turn, when drivers often must make quick judgments, the study said. Drivers over 65 were 25% more likely to get in a crash than middle-age drivers; drivers over 85 were 50% more likely to get in a crash during a left turn. According to federal statistics, there were 19.1 million drivers 75 or older in 2001 - about 10% of all drivers. Peter Kissinger, president of the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, said the na- tion could face a major public health crisis as that number grows. Lenten Speaker On Sunday, March 28 St. Vitus parish will feature an All-Parish Mass at 10 a.m. It will be followed by a simple Lenten meal (soup and bread) in the auditorium. Around 12:30 p.m., the inspirational speakers Mary Lou and Jim Beers, will begin their presentation. After the talk, there will be an opportunity for a volunteer donation for the St. Vitus Food Bank. This entire program will be in the spirit of Lent: prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Good enough never is Coming Events Friday, March 5 Newburgh Slovenian Home, 3563 E. 80th St., Cleveland, OH Fish Fry, walleye or shrimp, pierogi or Mac & Cheese, $9.00 person. Serving 5 to 7:30 p.m. Music 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. by J. Novak. Friday, March 12 Newburgh Slovenian Home, 3563 E. 80th St., Cleveland, OH Fish Fry -walleye or shrimp, pierogi or mac & cheese, $9.00. Serving 5 - 7:30 p.m. Music 6:30 - 9:30 by W. Tomsic. Friday, March 19 Newburgh Slovenian Home, 3563 E. 80,h St., Cleveland, OH Fish Fry -walleye or shrimp, pierogi or mac & cheese, $9.00. Serving 5 - 7:30 p.m. Music 6:30 - 9:30 by F. Moravcik. Saturday, March 20 Federation of Slovenian National Homes Man/-Woman of Year Banquet, at Slovenian National Home on St. Clair Ave., Cleveland. Doors open 2 p.m. Dinner 4 p.m. Program at 6 p.m., followed by music. March 27 - April 3 Slovenian Ski Trip 2004 to Lake Louise, Canada. $950 from Cleveland (2 per room) (includes round trip airfare from La Guardia via Denver to Calgary, all ground transportation, 7 nights lodging at Ptarmigan Inn, 5 days lift pass). Call John F. Kamin (212) 691-5551. Friday, March 26 Newburgh Slovenian Home, 3563 E. 80th St., Cleveland, OH Fish Fry -walleye or shrimp, pierogi or mac & cheese, $9.00. Serving 5 - 7:30 p.m. Music 6:30 - 9:30 by W. Tomsic. Friday, April 2 Newburgh Slovenian Home, 3563 E. 80th St., Cleveland, OH Fish Fry -walleye or shrimp, pierogi or mac & cheese, $9.00. Serving 5 - 7:30 p.m. Music from 6:30 to 9:30. Sunday, April 4 Annual benefit dinner in St. Vitus auditorium sponsored by Holy Name Society, Altar Society, and KSKJ Lodge 25. Sunday, April 18 “Deseti Brat” Men’s Octet in concert at Lemont Cultural Center. Sunday, April 25 Newburgh Slovenian Home, 3563 E. 80th St., Cleveland, OH honoring John M. Hrovat, Slovenian Home Man of Year. $18 person 2 p.m. Music by Frank Moravcik 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, May 2 Holmes Ave. Pensioners Annual Dinner-Dance at Collinwood Slovenian Home. Dinner served 2 p.m. Dance to Ray Polantz 3-7 p.m. For tickets call (216) 531-2088 or (440) 943-3784 before April 25. Sunday, May 9 Newburgh Slovenian Home, 3563 E. 80,h St., Cleveland, OH Annual Mother’s Day Breakfast Brunch $8.00. Children 10 years and under $4. Serving 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Friday, May 21 Newburgh Slovenian Home, 3563 E. 80,h St., Cleveland, OH Pork, sauerkraut, potato dumpling dinner, $9.00. Serving 5 to 7:30 p.m. Music by Frank Moravcik 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, June 12 Folklorna Skupina Kres Picnic at Slovenska Pristava. Sunday, June 27 Ohio KSKJ Picnic at Slovenska Pristava. Sunday, July 25 St. Vitus Slovenian Language School hosts Annual Summer Picnic at Slovenska Pristava. Saturday, Sept. 11 Folklorna Skupina Kres 50th Anniversary Performance at Slovenian National Home. Sunday, Sept. 12 St. Vitus Altar Society dinner in St. Vitus Auditorium. Sept. 24-26 Bishop Baraga Days, L’Anse-Baraga area of Michigan. Sunday, Oct. 17 St. Mary’s School Alumni (Collinwood) Annual Banquet following 12 noon Mass. Labor Day Weekend 2005 Bishop Baraga gathering in Cleveland, Ohio. A sandwich walks into a bar. The barman says, “Sorry, we don’t serve food in here.” -Phil Hrvatin 8396 Mentor Ave Mentor, Oh 44060 Office: 440-951-2123 Fax: 440-255-4290 MecjaMillion Dollar Producers "The Lucas Team" Roger Lucas v.m. 440-974-7207 Donna Lucas v.m. 440-974-7217 email: r.lucas@realtyone.com d.lucas@realtyone.com Shaky Start to Long-Running Show by JOE GLINŠEK We were going to marry in April on a very tight budget, and we’d been looking for a place to live. Rentals in our price range were scarce, and we’d seen some really shabby apartments before finding the upstairs suite of a double house at a price we could afford. But it was two months before the wedding and the landlord wanted to rent it at once. Using Patt’s Irish charm and a ‘dangling carrot,’ a deal was salvaged. We delayed the first rent payment until April by pledging a sorely needed cosmetic rehab in exchange for two months of free access. It was 1956 and there was no First, Last, and Security in this ethnic neighborhood. We shook hands and left with the key. I knew zip about hanging wallpaper, but Patt had learned by helping her dad, and she would teach me. In a store basement we culled °dd lots of wallpaper - four r°oms, thirty bucks. Add a few quarts of enamel for kitchen and bath, and we spent less than a month’s rent. Thereafter ‘dates’ roeant meeting at the house after work to clean, paint, und paper. Good radio music kept our spirits up and instead of news at 11, it was eoffee, donuts, and conver- sation in the freshly painted kitchen. The old hou^e came equipped with only a grimy gas stove; the old icebox outside the kitchen door was just for storage. A new refrigerator was delivered as an early wedding gift from our parents. Since we secretly planned to spend a few days here before driving south on our honeymoon, we stocked it well, especially the freezer. Pricey steaks, shrimp and other rare indulgences, like fancy frozen melon balls. Close to the big day, we felt it looked splendid with our minimal furnishings and scheduled The Inspection. The landlord beamed, but his wife went from room to room without comment and finally, ready to leave and standing by the stairs, she said we should have painted the stairwell. We bit our tongues, and I resisted an impulse to push her down the steps. The wedding went smoothly, but the next day was not as sweet. The stuff in the fridge had a sweaty look and the ice cream in the freezer was mushy. The fridge is dead, and what can you do on a Sunday night? Mr. Brodnik owned the local store where the fridge was bought, and I knew where he lived. My panic phone call was greeted with soothing phrases and simple instructions. “Sounds like the re-lay’s stuck - take the back Lenten Fish Fries at St. Mary’s Mary’s parish (Collinwood) will be offer-ln8 a fish fry every Friday of Lent from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 ^ The fish dinner is $7.00 'vhich includes fish, home nes, coleslaw or applesauce, plus coffee and dessert. Shrimp dinners are $7.50. Kids meals or macaroni and cheese dinners are $3.50. Don’t miss out on this great meal. Attention West Side Residents SAAD SIBAI 226-3730 ALTERATIONS KWICK-N-CLEAN DRY CLEANERS & LAUNDRY BULK load PROFESSIONAL DRY CLEANING ■ SHIRT SERVICE ON PREMISES 15019 MADISON AVENUE • LAKEWOOD, OHIO 44107 ^hen you need car repairs, stop at Complete Repairs • Foreign & Domestic • ALIGNMENT • TRANSMISSION • ENGINE REPAIR • TUNE-UPS • EXHAUST ' MUFFLERS • BRAKES ' HEATING & AIR • CLUTCH CONDITIONING • SHOCKS . GOOD YEAR TIRES S H B ^3^ 19099 Lake Shore Blvd. Mon.-Fri. 8-6 Euclid, Ohio 44119 LJUBOMIR (ACE) ROZIC, PRESIDENT off.” A few screws and I had the steel panel on the floor. He directed me to a black box inside. “Give it a couple of whacks with the handle of your screwdriver.” It worked - the big white box came to life. “Call me back if you have any more problems.” Squatting and smiling at the innards of the refrigerator, I called Patt. She walked in and gashed her ankle on a comer of the panel. I failed to ‘butterfly’ it closed, and with a bloody towel around her ankle we headed for the ER. The nurses soon giggled when it became obvious we were very newlyweds. Some waiting, some stitches, some honeymoon jokes, and half the night was gone. Not the best way to start a marriage. It was nice to be back home in our bright yellow kitchen, reassembling the fridge. It was humming contentedly and the ice cream was cold and firm. Serving up a couple of bowls, we took them into the living room and sat on the floor and admired the first batch of furniture - an easy chair and a small lamp on the coffee table. The fresh wallpaper and paint had that ‘new house smell’ - things were looking up. Well fed and happy, we eventually set off on our honeymoon - 10 perfect days. But we arrived home to a disaster. When we mounted the stairs and unlocked the door, the smell about knocked us over. Obviously the new fridge had not been working for some time. Grabbing trash bags, we frantically emptied the freezer section first, and then the rest. It was like bagging money and hauling it to the garbage cans. Using heavy duty cleaners we began washing it out. With all the windows and doors open, the rotten meat smell faded, but the awful stench of the melon balls lingered. We attacked again with vinegar, with baking soda, even ammonia, but to no avail. So we emptied another box of baking soda inside, closed the freezer and fled. It would be dinner out, but our only appetite was for fresh air. What is the worst smell? Trust me, it’s rotting melon balls. A memorable, though rocky start for a marriage that is now steeped in aromas of pot roasts, fried onions, and the drifting scent of gardenias from a Florida garden. Forty-seven years is a long time, but I still won’t eat melon balls. When you wish to instruct, be brief. -Cicero Salmon or Tuna Loaf 2 cups well-drained cooked or canned salmon or tuna ‘/z cup freshly made bread crumbs 4 tablespoons butter, melted 2 eggs, well beaten 1 Vi tablespoons minced onion 2 teaspoons minced parsley 1 tablespoon minced green pepper V* teaspoon Worcestershire sauce Dash of Tabasco Salt to taste 7 i Preheat the oven to 350°. Butter a 1-quart loaf pan. Combine the fish, bread crumbs, butter, eggs, onion, parsley, [green pepper, Worcestershire, Tabasco, and salt. Mix well, i press into the loaf pan, and bake about 35 minutes. [X to 1 Shrimp Rice Casserole 2 cups cooked rice 1 can mushroom soup Vi lb. frozen shrimp 2 tbs. melted butter 2 tbs. green pepper (chopped) 2 tbs. chopped onion 1 tbs. lemon juice Vi tsp. dry mustard Combine all ingredients in 1 V2 quart casserole. Bake uncovered for 40 minutes in a 375 degree oven. Four servings. X Lure of Fish Good for Aches and Pains Can a single supplement help fight heart disease, depression and arthritis? Studies suggest that omega-3 fatty acids, the type found in fish oil, may be effective against a wide array of ailments. Because it’s not always possible to get enough omega-3s from eating fish, many experts recommend supplements. The best evidence for fish oil concerns heart disease. Studies show omega-3s can reduce the risk of death from heart attacks and lower blood fats known as triglycerides. The American Heart Association recommends that people with heart disease get one gram of omega-3s a day (the amount in about three ounces of oily fish such as tuna or salmon). To reduce triglycerides, you need more - two to four grams a day, which can add up to a dozen or more pills of some brands. There’s also fairly strong evidence that fish oil can relieve symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and Ray- naud’s syndrome, a condition in which the fingers turn pale and numb when exposed to cold. Both require doses of at lest three grams a day. In addition, omega-3s look promising in treating major depression, bipolar disorder (also known as manic depression), pregnancy-related depression, schizophrenia and aggressive behavior. Though researchers are still trying to figure out optimal doses for these conditions, they generally range from one to three grams a day. When choosing a supplement, make sure the main ingredients are DHA and EPA, the two types of omega-3 s that are most beneficial. Some products have flaxseed oil, which contains another omega-3 called ALA, but you need more of it and its effectiveness is less clear. Slovenians: People with good taste \ H PERKIN’S RESTAURANT 22780 Shore Center Dr. Euclid, Ohio 44123 216-732-8077 Operated by Joe Foster AMERIŠKA DOMOVINA, MARCH 4, AMERIŠKA DOMOVINA, MARCH 4, 2004 In Memory Thanks to Sue O’Donnell of Anaheim, CA who renewed her subscription and added a $20.00 donation in memory of her mother, Mary Lapuh. i In Memory Thanks to Joseph Spisich of Wickliffe, OH who renewed his subscription and added a $20.00 donation in memory of parents Mike and Anna Spisich. In Loving Memory of Joseph E. Nosan Sr. Died: March 8,1998 “A Beautiful life that came to an end, He died as he lived, everyone’s friend. In our hearts a memory will always be kept, Of one we loved, and will never forget. ” Loved and missed by: Wife, Olga and Family IN LOVING MEMORY Of the 11th Anniversary Of The Passing Of Our Dearly Beloved Brother, Brother-in-Law, Uncle, and Great-Uncle i Rt. Rev. Msgr. Louis B. Baznik Died March 7,1993 It broke our hearts to lose you, But you did not go alone; For part of us went with you, The day God took you home. Edward Baznik, brother: Eileen ^nd Mary Baznik, sister-in-law; his nieces: Helen Marinič, Brandon, Fla., Dorofkv Dever, Cincinnati, Ohio, Esther Martin, Blanche Jones, Largo, Fla. Lois Mentcl, Carol Dougherty, Mary Lou Moyen, Kentucky Sr. Edwardine Baznik, S.J.S.M., Louisville, Ohio, Mary McCafferty, Dayton, Ohio; his nephews; Dr. Charles Baznik, Robert Baznik, Boston. Mass., Richard Baznik, Edward J. Baznik, and remaining relatives in U.S., and Canada Highland Heights, Ohio, March 4, 2004 Zele Funeral Home MEMORIAL CHAPEL Located at 452 E. 152 St. Ph: (216) 481-3118 Family owned and operated since 1908 In Memory Thanks to Marija Hočevar of Richmond Heights, OH who renewed her subscription and added a $20.00 donation in memory of her husband, Matija Hočevar. In Memory Thanks to Rose Filipovič of Euclid, OH who renewed her subscription and added a $25.00 donation in memory of her husband, Mike Filipovič. In Memory Thanks to Rose Silva of Euclid, OH who renewed her subscription and added a $10.00 donation in memory of her husband Hubert Silva, John and Mary Pieman, and Robert Sterling. Donation Thanks to Joseph Novak of Whitefish Bay, Wis., who renewed his subscription and added a $35.00 donation. In Honor Thanks to Stane and Marge Kuhar of Wickliffe, OH who submitted a $25.00 donation in honor of Frank Sega on the occasion of his 80th birthday. In Loving Memory 35lh Anniversary Major John A. Petrie Died March 2, 1969 Donation Thanks to Mary Koren of Willoughby Hills, OH who renewed her subscription and added a $15.00 donation. Donation Thanks to Magda and Dan Valerian of Lakewood, OH who renewed their subscription and added a $35.00 donation. Donation Thanks to William J. Skerl of Parma, OH who renewed his subscription and added a $30.00 donation Donation Thanks to John Semen of Willoughby Hills, OH who renewed his subscription and added a $23.00 donation. Fr. Boznar Helps SNH Editor, Glad to see Fr. Joseph Boznar was chosen for “Man of the Year” from the Slovenian National Home on St. Clair Avenue in Cleveland. He has improved the neighborhood and made the S.N.H. stronger. Sorry I won’t be able to be there to celebrate on Saturday, March 20, but will be there in spirit. How fortunate we are to have him in a changing world and people like you folks at the American Home to carry on. ‘Zivio.’ You both are in my prayers and many thoughts.” —Gene Drobnič Cape Coral, FL Note: Gene also enclosed a $15.00 donation to the American Home. There is no lesser or greater gift if the gift is love. 3rd Anniversary Stimburys Accounting Accounting & Income Thr Services 496 E. 200th St.. Euclid, OH 44119-(216)404-0990 Fax (216) 404-0992 taxtime@en.com http:!lstimburysaccountlng.com fomHed k> Practice Beton the Internal Revenue Senice SenndneJndlviduals Corporations l Small Businesses. John Petrie Died March 17, 2001 No one knows the silent heartaches Only those who have lost can tell Of the grief that's borne in silence For the one we loved so well. “Everything ceases, only God remains Blessed is he who understands this.” -Fr. A. M. Slomšek Mary Petrie and Family Listen to THE SLOVENIAN HOUR On 50,000 Watt WCPN Cleveland Public Radio Tony Ovsenik 440-944-2538 —,__________ZJ Happy Birthday SHA Residents Happy Birthday to the following residents of the Slovene Home for the Aged who were born in the month of March: 3-02 - David Onder-donk, 92, born in Cleveland 3-04 - Cassie Toth, 84, born in Little Rock, Ark. 3-08 - Darlene Gazella, 61, born in Penna. 3-10 - Josephine Am-brosic, 87, born in Cleveland 3-08 - Joyce Lenassi, 88, born in Cleveland 3-10 - Josephine Juhant, 93, bom in Slovenia 3-12 - Evelyn Malbasa, 73, bom in Penna. 3-12 - Adeja Modic, 87, bom in Penna. 3-20 - Anna Hang, 99, bom in Cleveland 3-22 - Eleanor Balanda, 90, bom in Lithuania 3-23 - Mary Fugina, 89, bom in Slovenia 3-28 - Carmen Fre-derico, 81, bom in Cleveland 3-28 - Angela Klepa, 84, born in Cleveland 3-30 - Angela Ambrosic, 89, bom in Cleveland 3-30 - Joseph Jakomin, 96, bom in Cleveland 3-31 - Elsie Rudman, 79, bom in Montana. Kucan Honored by SNPJ Among the many guests planning to attend the Slovene National Benefit Soči- j ety (SNPJ) Centennial Anni- j versary Banquet scheduled for Saturday, April 3 at the , Hilton Pittsburgh will be former President of Slovenia, Milan Kucan. He will be among the guests in celebrating the society’s 100th birthday. Founded in April 1904 to provide disability and death benefits to America’s earliest Slovenian immigrants, SNPJ will roll out the red carpet in downtown Pittsburgh as the society plays hosts to its largest planned anniversary event. Shrine Breakfast Sunday breakfast will be held on March 7 at Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine on Char' don Rd., in Euclid, OH. On the menu will be French toast, sausage, bacon-juice and coffee. Donation is $5.00. Serving from 8:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Everyone is invited and welcome. Easter in Rome St. Vitus parishioner Si®' ter Mary Ellen Brinovec. O.S.U., is conducting a Holy Week Pilgrimage to Rome from April 7lh to the 17,h. For information please call (440) 442-4160 + 228. I v I 1 t News From Slovenia... Shops Close on Sundays LJUBLJANA - The National Assembly has voted in favor of legislative changes that demand the closure of shops on Sundays. The lawmakers decided unanimously, with 63 votes, to implement the will of the Slovenian voters, who decided at a referendum last September that shops should be closed on Sunday, bar a few exceptions. NATO Protects Air Space BRUSSELS - Before its upcoming enlargement, NATO will take care of the protection of airspace of the newcomers without suitable capacities, namely, Slovenia and all three Baltic states, NATO officials said. A relevant solution is to be confirmed by the North Atlantic Council by April 2, when seven new countries will join the alliance. Inflation Figures LJUBLJANA - Slove-n*a’s inflation rate in February amounted to 0.1 percent. L rose by 0.5% over last December and by 3.6% over February last year. Australian Visit SYDNEY - Slovenian 0reign Minister Dimitrij Rl*Pel is scheduled to start a three-day visit to Australia and meet representatives of lovenians living there, alks with senior Australian ° ficials are scheduled to begin on March 31. Archbishop to Assume Senior Vatican Post Ljubljana - Arch- ■shop ancj Slovenian Met-L°PoRtan Franc Rode has oeen appointed the prefect of . e °f the seven congrega-l0ns of the Curia Romana, a 0st he will assume after faster. R°de will be heading the cngregation for Institutes Consecrated Life and So-Uhies of Apostolic Life, lch is in charge of all con-J* relating to religious ita CrS anC* t^le'r rnembers> iemeiy the discipline, stud- tig’ Fr°Perty, rights and du-s °f the institutes of con-Secrated life Th the 06 F°Pe usually gives 0f Prefect the honorary title cardinal, yet only during a °venians Are pontifical consistory he calls himself. Therefore, Rode will be a prefect at first, and be conferred the title of cardinal at the next consistory. Border Fence Torn Down A fence separating the Slovenian city of Nova Go-ricia from Italy’s Gorizia has been tom down after more than five decades, a move that many view not just as the removal of a physical barrier, but also of a barrier existing in the minds of the people. The symbolic removal of a part of the fence near the train station was supervised last week by the mayor of Nova Gorica Mirko Brulc and his counterpart from Gorizia Vittorio Brancati. As Brancati said, a fence will never again be erected in this place, nor stand as a barrier between the twro cities and the countries. The fence, which was erected in 1947, cut Slovenians off from what was then a regional business and cultural center, created divisions among people. Now that the fence has been removed, everything has been set for the construction of a new square that will stretch over both sides of the border. Construction work will be carried out by workers from Slovenian and Italian construction companies and is scheduled to be finished by March 27 and in time for the celebration of Slovenia’s EU entry. The twin cities will host the central Slovenian ceremony marking the country’s May 1 accession to the EU. The barrier at the Nova Goricia railway station was set up in 1947 when the old city of Gorizia was awarded to Italy by the allies in 1946. Thanks to Phil Hrvatin and Karl Ryavec for this information. The largest hailstone recorded in the U.S. measured 17 1/2 inches and weighed 1 2/3 pounds. It fell in Kansas in 1970. burn Want to make cand with m ore slow|yand evei P|acet|!,nimum of wax drippln erai h"em in »he freezer for s betorB Urs~even overnigh B using. Tlower Power 2004 j Seasonal Planting and Pruning, Grass cutting, edging, and planting flower beds and diš- j plays. Fertilizing and soil amendments available mulches, manure, and soils). Bird feeders, feeds, and bath fountains. Landscape Design tailor made for you... Call Michael J. Mivsek for appointment (216)361-9909 On Tuesday, Feb. 24, Slovenian Consul General Marcel Koprol and his wife, Tatjana had the opportunity to meet several representatives of the Cleveland Slovenian Community during a luncheon at Sterle’s Slovenian Country House. Left to right, are Tatjana Koprol, Cecilia Dolgan, Barb Strumbly and Patricia Ipavec Clarke. Church joke The young couple invited their aged pastor for Sunday dinner. While they were in the kitchen preparing the meal, the minister asked their son what they were having. “Goat,” the little boy said. “Goat?” replied the startled preacher. “Are you sure?” “Yep,” said the youngster. “I heard Pa say to Ma, ‘Might as well have the old goat for dinner today as any other day.’”_____________ —Phil Hrvatin American Home Oldest Slovenian newspaper in the world! Joke While attending a marriage seminar on communication, Wally and his wife, Carolyn, listened to the instructor declare, “It 'is essential that husbands and waves know' the things that are important to each other.” He addressed the men, “Can you name your wife’s favorite flower?” Wally leaned over, touched Carolyn’s ami gently, and whispered, ' “Pillsbury’s all purpose, isn’t it?”___________ -Phil Hrvatin ^5% Bank nothing but blue skies! sen/ices include: Banking Wealth Management Insurance Investments Trust Visit your local financial center, or call us at 866-SKY-BANK for more information about Sky Bank. www.skyfl .com FDICP m insured Equal Housing Lender AMERIŠKA DOMOVINA, MARCH 4, 2004 DOMOVINA, MARCH 4, 2004 S '22 2 u 2 < Roster of Organizations------------- ---------- Imenik slovenskih društev Slovenski narodni domovi Slovenian National Homes FEDERATION OF SLOVENIAN NATIONAL HOMES President: Pat Ipavec Clarke; Is1 Vice President: Tony Mannion; 2nd Vice President: Robert Royer; Treasurer: Lou Grzely; Recording Secretary: Chris Hammond; Corresponding Secretary: Chris Hammond, Robert Hopkins; Auditors: Anna Mae Mannion and Evelyn Pipoly, and Ed Gabrosek. Historians: Joe Petrie, Ed Gabrosek. FEDERATION OF AMERICAN SLOVENIAN SENIOR CITIZENS BARBERTON SLOVENE PENSIONERS CLUB 114 - 5,h St., N.E. Barberton, OH 44203 President: Sarah Kumse; Vice President: Bett> Jevec; Secretary-Treasurer: Ann Novak; Recording Secretary: Shirley Fister; Auditors: Maiy Poje, Mary Steiner, Betty Jevec; Fed. Reps.: Sarah Kumse, Betty Jevec, Ann Novak, Ray Palcic. Alternate: Bill Stopar. Meetings every first Thursday of the month at 12 noon at Prince of Peace Church, (formerly Sacred Heart Church) hall, 1263 Shannon Ave., Barberton. SLOVENIAN JUNIOR CHORUS SNPJ YOUTH CIRCLE 2 Meetings 7 p.m., Thursdays September to May at Slovenian Society Home, Euclid, Ohio. President: Kathy Matas; Vice President: Matt Kocin; Attendance Secretary: Mary Ann Kocin; Recording Secretary: Frannie Kocin; Treasurer: Kristy Zivkovich; Historian: Matt Skrajner. Music Director: Cecilia Dolgan. Fall Concert: Sunday, Nov. 9 at Slovenian Society Home, Euclid, Ohio. SLOVENIAN NATIONAL HOME 6417 St. Clair Ave. (216) 361-5115 E-mail: SNH6409@worldnet.att.net President Emeritus: Edward Kenik; President: Robert A. Hopkins; Vice President: Dale Lunder; Recording Secretary: Sylvia Plymesser; Business Secretary: Geraldine Hopkins; Treasurer: Alex Spinos; Members: Joanne Fordyce, Patricia Ipavec-Clarke, Lawrence Hočevar, Antonia Zagar, David Hočevar, Deborah Davidson, Charles F. Ipavec, Marjanca Hočevar, Ellen Lunder, Shelli March, Richard Godic, Ann Opeka, Richard Trivisonno, Jeff Zabukovec, Healther Davidson, John Leonard. Alternates: Charles T. Ipavec, Scott Lunder, Zoeann Zak Morrell, Nick Vertosnik. COLLINWOOD SLOVENIAN HOME President: Evelyn Pipoly; Vice President: Deanna Miklich; Treasurer: Joyce Segulin; Financial Secretary: Alba Plutt; Recording Secretary: Jennie Tuma; Corresponding Secretary': Karen Richard; Auditors: Michael Pipoly, John Plutt, Mary Podlogar, Alternates: John Hozjan, Arlene Martin. House Committee: Domenic Cekada, John Plutt, John Hozjan; Alternate: Steve Richard; Directors: Ann Dagg, Mary Blatnik; Alternate: Tony Miklich. SLOVENIAN WORKMEN’S HOME 15335 Waterloo Road Cleveland, OH 44110 216-481-5378 President: Tom Čebular; Financial Secretary: Celeste Frollo; Recording Secretary and Sunshine: Eleanor Godec 440—944-3281; Board Members: Fred Nevar, Audit; Joyce Plemel, Trustee; Philip Čebular, Trustee; JoAnn Heinz, VP & Audit; Millie Bradač; Treasurer; Dorothy Gorjup, Audit; Ken Kleinhenz, Properties; Gordon Luce, Trustee; and Pyramid Accounting, Inc. -CPA. SLOVENIAN SOCIETY HOME President: Esther Podboy; Vice President: Stephanie Segulin; Secretary/Treasurer: Chris Hammond; Recording Secretary: Marion E. Bocian; Audit Chairman: Henry Kapci; Auditors: Donna Helmecy, Frank Korelec; House Committee: Max Jeric, Joe Bergoč, Valeria Korošec; Membership/Sunshine: Mary Frank. President: Matt Kajfez; Vice President: Larry Hočevar; Secretary: Matt Zabucevec; Treasurer: Pat Nevar; Auditors: Dorothy Gorjup, Grace Marinch, Frank Sadar. ST. CLAIR PENSIONERS CLUB 6409 St. Clair Avenue Cleveland, OH 44103 President: Sylvia Plymesser (216) 391-9453; Vice President: Helen Snyder; Recording Secretary: Marcie Mills; Financial Secretary: Lawrence Hočevar, 1364 E. 43 St., Cleveland, OH 44103; Sunshine: Irene Toth: Auditors: Anthony Brodnik, Emilee Jenko, Antoinette Krajc; Tour Coordinator: Jeanette Rumanski. Meetings held on the third Thursday of each month at I p.m., in the Kenik Room of the St. Clair S.N.H. SLOVENIAN PENSIONERS OF EUCLID President: Lori Sierputowski; Vice President: Jackie Ulle; Financial Secretary and Membership: Jeannette Yert; Recording Secretary and Reporter: Carolyn Janezich; Treasurer: Frank Kosten; Auditors: Frank Sadar, Chmn., Stana Grill, Frank Sechnick, and Lillian Dombrowski, alternate; Sergeant-at-Arms: Jack Selan; Sunshine Lady: Doris M. Pokopac; Tour Organizer: Mimi Stibil; Historian: Marion E. Bocian. HOLMES AVENUE PENSIONERS CLUB President: John Kozlcvchar; Vice President: Matt Zabukovec; Recording Secretary: Jennie Tuma; Corresponding Secretary: Ann Beckert; Financial Secretary: Louise Fujda; Sergeant-at-Arms: Frances Kajfez; Sunshine: Ann Eichler (731-9431); Auditors: Helen Pavšek, Stan Bohinc, and Hank Skrabez. Meetings held second Wednesday of each month at 12:30 p.m. at Collinwood Slovenian Home. KLUB UPOKOJENCEV SLOV. PRISTAVE: Predsednik: Ivan Jakomin; Podpredsednika: Vinko Vrhovnik in Pepca Kastigar; Tajnica: Martina Štepec, 1958 Brushview Dr., Richmond Hts„ OH 44143 (tel.: (440) 944-0016; Blagajnik: Pavle Intihar; Zapisnikar: Frank Urankar; Nadzorni Odbor: Minka Kmctich, Edi Veider; Odborniki: August Dragar, Julka Zalar, Marija Kocian, Mary Vrhovnik, Julka Mejač, Olga Kalar, Štefka Jarem, Tonckla Urankar, Štefka Zidar, in Tone Štepec. NEWBURGH-MAPLE HTS. PENSIONERS CLUB President: Art Zanutic; Vice President; Florence Mirtcl: Financial Secretary: Olga Dorchak (330) 468-7989; Recording Secretary: Ciara Hrovat; Membershrp/Sunshine: Olga Sray; Auditors: Tony Kaplan, Kay Yuratovac, John Kužnik., FAIRPORT SLOVENIAN RETIREES CLUB President: Tony Satej; Vice President: Juiianne Centa; Treasurer: Carol Satej, Recording Secretary: Ann Purebar; Auditors: Jo Gomick, Jo Minello; Sgt.-at-Arms: Alice Martinčič: Ticket Sales: Dorothy Nemura. GLASBENA MATICA President: Dan Hrvatin, 580 Pebblebrodk Drive, Willoughby Hills, OH 44094, Ph.: (440) 944-1243; l* Vice President: Paul Zimperman; 2r,d Vice President: Sharon Loucka; Secretary': Lisa Hupfer; Treasurer: Lori Sierputowski. Rehearsals held Monday evenings from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m., at the SNH, Room 2, 6409 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland. For information call (440) 944-1243. Next Concert: Saturday, Nov. 20. KOROTAN Predsednica: Cvetka Rihtar; podpredsednica: Mary Ann Vogel; podpredsednik: Frank Lovšin; tajnica: Maruša Pogačnik, 7628 Chappin Falls Lane, Kirtland OH 44094; -lagnicarka: Helena Neme^ nadzorni odbor: Janez Nemec, Zdenka Zakrajšek, odborniki: Martina Jakomin, Cirila Kermavner, Mimi Režonja, Blažena Rihtar, France Rihtar, Milena Stropnik, pevovodja: Janez Sršen. MISIJONSKA ZNAMKARSKA AKCIJA (MZA - CMA) Predsednica: Marica Lavrisha; podpred' sednica: Jelka Kuhel; tajnica, zapisnikar^ Mari Celestina, 4935 Gleeten Rd„ Richmond Fits., OH 44143, teh: (216) 381-5298 Začasna blagajnika: Ani in Rudi Knez, 17828 Brian Ave., Cleveland, OH 44119, teh: (21$ 481-3155. Nadzorni odbor: Ani Nemet’ Tončka Urankar, Ivanka Tominec. Od' bomiki: Viktor in Nežka Tominec, Marij* Ribič, Frank Kuhel, Tončka Lamovec, Vink® in Mary Vrhovnik. Namestniki: Lovro RoZ' man. Helena Gorshe, Mari Miklavčič. KLUB LJUBLJANA Meetings held the last Tuesday of the month, ! p.m., at Slovenian Society Hall) 10713 Recher Ave., Euclid. President: Ann Bauha; Financial Secre-tary and Treasurer: Stephanie Segulin (21h) 451-1876; Recording Secretary: Louis6 Trunkley. Auditors are Ceil Zinder and Louise Trunkley. Bartenders: Frank Sadar and Frank Skoda. Oltarno društvo fare Marije Vnebovzete Duhovni vodja: Re\. John M. Kumse; Preds6' drnca: Ani Nemec; podpredsednica: Marij3 Ribič; blagajničaika: Paula Hauptman, 2592J Highland Rd., Richmond Hts., OH 44143, fon 481-1871; tajnica: Marica Lavriša; zapis11' karica: Tončka Lamovec; nadzornice: Ton#3 Urankar, Mary Podlogar, Maria Frank: zastav<1 nošinja: Josepine Sežun. Skupno sv. obhajil vsako prvo nedeljo v mesecu pri sv. maši ob dop. Isti dan popoldne ob 1.30 ura molitve. P° blagoslovu pa seja v sobi za sestanke v šoli. ST. MARY’S HOLY NAME SOCIETY Spiritual Director: Rev. John K-U|1,s President: Victor Nemec; vice Presid®*1 Florian Osredkar; Treasurer: Wi’liam Ko^u LADIES AUXILIARY OF S.N.P.J. FARM - Heath Road President: Betty Rotar; Vice President: Sophie Matuch; Recording Secretary: Dolores Dobida; Financial Secretary: Dorothy Gorjup; Auditors: H. Sumrada, F. Mauric, E. Godec. WEST PARK SLOVENIAN HOME 4583 W. 130 St., Cleveland, OH 44135 President: Robert Royer; Vice President: Theresa Krisby; Recording Secretary: Marian Royer; Hall Treasurer: Rudy Pivik; Dances: Marie Pivik; Auditors: Ruth Each and Michael Bartunik. WATERLOO PENSIONERS CLUB President: Pat Nevar; Vice President: John Prhne; Recording Secretary: Grace Marinch; Treasurer: Dorothy Gorjup; Auditors: Joann Heinz, Josie Kapla, Al Marinch. Meetings held every 2'ld Tuesday of each month at 1 p.m. at Waterloo Hall. CATHOLIC ORDER OF FORESTERS BARAGA COURT No. 1317 Spiritual Director: Rev. Joseph P. Boznar; Chief Ranger; Robert W. Mills Sr.; Past Chief Ranger: Dr. Anthony F. Spech; Vice Chief Ranger: Albert Marolt; Financial Secretary: Angelo W. Vogrig, 17220 Tarymore Rd., Cleveland, OH 44119, Ph: 531-2662; Treasurer: John J. Hočevar; Trustees: Albert Marolt, Frank J. Braniscl, Robert Mills Sr.; Youth Director Angelo W. Vogrig; Field Rep. Richard Kuhar (Ph.: 838-1889). Meetings held the 2nd Friday of the month. Call Fin. Sec. for location of meeting. JADRAN SINGING SOCIETY President: Betty Rotar: Vice President: Louis Zele; Sec. Treas.: Dorothy Gorjup; Rcc. Secy.: Dolores Dobida; Auditors: Pat Nevar, Fred Nevar, Florence Unetich, Sophie Matuch, altcrnaie. Librarians: Florence Unetich, Angela Žabjek; Musical Director: Fred Ziwieh; Accompanist: Reginald Resnik Rehearsals are held every Wednesday from 6:30 until 8:30 p.m. at the SWH on Waterloo Road, Room 3. Everyone welcome. 2004 Concert Date: May 8'h. SLOVENIAN SINGING SOL iETY ZARJA President: Richard Tomsic; V ice President: Vicky Kozel; Secretary. Josephine Rotter; Treasurer: Barbara Elersich; Director: Doug Elersich. For more itKomiation about Zarja please call Richard Tomsic at 481 -1379. ST. MARY’S COURT No. 1640 CATHOLIC ORDER OF FORESTER’ Spiritual Director: Rev. John High Court Trustee: Alan Spilar; Ranger and St. Ct. Tr. Kathleen Spilar; ^ Chief Ranger: Mary L. Jcsek; Secretary; ^ . nie Jesek; Financial Secretary: John Sp1 Treasurer: Vicki Skarbez; Trustees: j j White, Hank Skarbez, Alan Spilar; Agent: Dick Kuhar, Phone (440) 838-' j. Youth Director: Toni Jo Kozak (216) 9373; Past Chief Ranger: Alan Spilar. ^ j Meetings every 4lh Wednesday of S®c month: Jan, March, May, July, Sept., N'°v' St. Mary’s school (meeting room). Holmes Ave., Cleveland, OH 44i 10. 55» ST. CLAIR RIFLE AND HUNTING CLUB . „i: President: Chad Pengal; Vice Pr®-'’1^ Richard Beck; All Correspondence: Mr- q)\\ Pečnik, 29051 Weber Ave., WickliO'®* 1 44092-2344. Roster of Organizations-------------- --------— Imenik slovenskih društev ----------------- ---- --* Ameriška Slovenska Katoliška Jednota American Slovenian Catholic Union ST. VITUS LODGE No. 25 KS K J Spiritual Director: Rev. Joseph P. Boznar; President: Joseph S. Baškovič; Vice President: Joseph V. Hočevar; Secretary: John C. Turek, Tel.: 531-0230; Treasurer: Al Orehek; Auditors: Charles Winter, Ron Fabo, Marty Turek; Youth and Athletic Director: Ralph Prawdzik; Sergeant-at-Arms: James Debevec. ST. JOSEPH LODGE No. 169 KSKJ Spiritual Director: Rev. John Kumse; President: Phil Hrvatin; Vice President: Sandi Green; Financial Secretary: Anne Nemec, 708 E. 159 St., Cleveland, OH 44110 Ph: (216) 541-7243; Treasurer: Helena Nemec; Recording Secretary: Karen Kretic; Youth & Athletic Director: John Nemec; Auditors: Jennie Tuma, Matt Kajfez, Chris Chermely; Sgt-at-Arms: Tony Tolar; Reporter: John Nemec. Meetings are held the third Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the club room of the Collinwood Slovenian Home (Holmes Ave.). New members (up to age 90) are always welcome. For information on life insurance and annuities, call licensed agents John Nemec (216) 541-7243 or Sandi Green (440) 946-2500. SACRED HEART OF JESUS LODGE No. 172 KSKJ Duhovni vodja: Rev. Joseph P. Boznar; Častna predsed: Ludmila Glavan; Predsednica: Rela Zadnikar; Podpred.: Frank Kuhcl; Tajnik-blag: Draga Gostic, 1440 Timbertland Lane, Twinsburg, OH 44087 (tel: 1-330-405-6272; Zapisnikarica: Gabriel Kuhal Revi-zonji: Gabriela Kuled, Vilibald Zadnikar, Anuska Lekan; Athlctic/Youth Director: j^nuska Lekan; Sergeant-at-Arms: Frank Ku- Meetings held every Third Friday at 1 Pm. KRISTUS KRALJ št. 226 - KSKJ Duhovni vodja: Rev. Jože Boznar; pred-Seanujties<. Vse P°d Zelo ugodnimi pogoji. Za podrobnosti se brezob' vezno obrnite na tajnika društva. OUR LADY OF FATIMA Lodge No. 255 KSKJ p Spiritual Advisor: Rev. John Kumse; ^resident: Robert A. Schulz; Vice President: ackie Hanks; Secretary-Treasurer: Connie 4^ u*z’ 28908 Uxbridge Dr., Willowick, OH ^4095, Tel: (440) 944-2015; Auditors: Larry u8gan, Donna Duggan; Athletic Director: Dar'ene Schulz. 6'3o^eet'n®S Wednesday ot montl' at Pm. at Secretary/Treasurer home. American MutaFLife Association ST. ANNE’S LODGE #4 AMLA President; Emilee Jenko; Is1 Vice President: Madeline Debevec; 2nd Vice President: Stane Kuhar; Secretary: Lillian B. Novak (440) 238-9291; Treasurer: Dolores Krause; Recording Secretary: Louis Zigmund; 1st Auditor; Ann Opeka; 2nd Auditor: Dorothy Stanonik. Meetings every 2nd Wednesday'at 1 p.m. in the Slovenian Room in St. Vitus Parish Village. NAPREDNI SLOVENCI No. 5 AMLA President: Frank Stefe; Vice President; Edward Pečjak; Secretary and Treasurer: Frances Stefe; Recording Secretary: Harold Telich; Auditors: Joseph M. Chrzanowski DDS, Joe Zadel, and Frank Steffe Jr. Meetings 3rd Sunday of the month at 1482 Dille Rd„ Euclid, OH 44117. SLOVENSKI DOM No. 6 AMLA President: Joe Petrie; Vice President: Walter Frank; Secretary-Treasurer; Theresa Avani; Recording Secretary: Joe Petrie; Audit Chmn: Janice Verch; Auditors: Dorothy Lamm, Anthony Verch; Co-ordinators: Joe Petrie; Editor: Joe Petrie. KRAS No. 8 President: Vida Zak; Vice President: Celeste Frollo: Secretary / Treasurer: Anton Lavrisha, 1076 E. 176 St., (216) 531-3413, meti@aol.com; Recording Sec.: Sophie Matuch. Meetings the second Thursday of the month at 7 p.m., at Slovenian Home on Holmes Avenue in Cleveland except July and August. LODGE #9 AMLA President: James Pavlik; Vice President: Robert Menart; Secretary/Treasurer: Patricia Amigoni; Recording Secretary: Gertrude Menart; Reporter: Albert Amigoni; Auditors: Roseanne Jerina and Gertrude Menart. Fratmal Affairs Coordinator: Patricia Amigoni. Meetings held the first Sunday of each month at 10 a.m. in AMLA Home Office. LODGE No. 12 RIBNICA ST. CECELIA AMLA President: Louis Silc; Vice President: James E. Czeck; Secretary Treasurer: Carole Czeck; Lodge Reporter: Carole Czeck; Recording Secretary: Gina Ilacqua; President Audit Committee: Gina Ilacqua; lsl Auditor: James E. Czeck; 2nd Auditor: Philip J. Van, Sr.; Alternate: Jaime Lončar. Lodge Representatives: Slovenian National Home: Philip Yan, Slovenian Society Home - Recher: Lillian Bratina, James Czeck, and Philip Yan; Slovene Home for Aged: Philip Yan. Meetings July 14, Oct. 13 and Dec. 15 at 30417 Oakdale Road (president’s home). QUEEN OF PEACE Lodge No. 24 - AMLA President: Francis Cazin; Vice President: Dorothy Cabat; Secretary: Rosemary Poza-relli; Recording Secretary: Angie Musil; Auditors: Dolores Hrovat, Bernice Novak, Hattie Fashinpaur. There are souls in this world which have the gilt of finding joy everywhere and of leaving it behind them wherever t ey „„ -Frederick William Faber SLOVENIAN WOMEN’S UNION OF AMERICA National Officers 2002-2005 National President: Kathleen Dorchak-Hall; Vice President: Betty Ann Kolesari; Secretary: Bonnie Pohar Prokup; Treasurer: Jonita Ruth; Scholarship Director: Mary Tur-vey; Auditors: Beverly Menart, Denise Bartlett, M. Marge Church; Zarja Editor: Corinne Leskovar; Special Projects Director: Mary Lou Voelk. SWUA Home Office, 431 No. Chicago St., Joliet, 1L 60432. Tel: (815) 727 1926. SLOVENIAN WOMEN’S UNION BRANCH #14, Euclid, Ohio Vice President: Pat Habat; Recording Secretary: Diane Varney; Secretary- Treasurer: Diane Vamey; Auditors: Stana Grill, Antoinette Zabukovec; Reporter: Alice Kuhar; Sunshine: Diane Vamey; Banner Lady: Josephine Kastigar. SLOVENIAN WOMEN’S UNION Branch 25 President: Frances M. Gazvoda; Vice President: Josephine Perpar; Sunshine Lady: Albina Pozelnik; Recording Secretary: Emilee Jenko; Treasurer: Ann R. Clemence; Auditor: Emilee Jenko. SLOVENIAN WOMEN’S UNION Branch 47 President: Olga A. Dorchak; Secretary: Elsie M. Spellacy (440) 232-8733; Vice President: Ann Harsh; Auditors: Kathleen Dorchak, Virginia Kemmoerling; Zarja Reporter: Katherine Wallace, 393 Minnie Ct., Akron, OH 44311. Meetings held the 2nd Sunday, March, September, November, Christmas Meeting December. Woman of Year in May. at Maple Hts. Library. SLOVENIAN WOMEN’S UNION Branch #50 Meetings held 3rd Wednesday of the month at Euclid Public Library, 1 p.m. President: Rose Mary Toth; Vice President: Cookie Maxim (Cathy); Treasurer: Mary E. Miller; Recording Secretary: Mary Maxin; Auditors: Dorothy Winters, Fran Kajfez; Dawn Reporter: Allison Hrovat. Mother of the Year: Mary Maxin. PSWA NATIONAL BOARD Headquarters: 15335 Waterloo Road Cleveland, OH 44110 President: Florence Unetich; Vice President: Joyce Plemcl; Sec’y./Treas.: Vida Zak; Recording Secretary: K. Tomsic and L. Krashina; Auditors: A. Turk, M. Sterle, and M. Vogrig; Education and Welfare: Helen Joca (also historian); Julie Main, E. Rižnar, and M. Gombach. National Board meetings are held the second Monday of January, March, April, July, September and November at Slovenian Workmen’s Home, 15335 Waterloo Road, Cleveland, OH 44110 at 7:30 p.m. PROGRESSIVE SLOVENE WOMEN OF AMERICA CIRCLE 1 President: Betty Rotar; Vice President: Dorothy Gorjup; Recording Secretary: Sophie Matuch; Financial Secretary: Vida Zak; Auditors: E. Rižnar, M. Meglich, A. Zak; Education and Welfare: E. Godec, J. Heinz, D. Gorjup. PROGRESSIVE SLOVENE WOMEN OF AMERICA #2 President: Agnes Turk; Recording Secretary: Florence Zalokar; Financial Secretary: Karen Tomsic, 25571 Glenbrook, Euclid, OK 44117 (216) 481-1379; Sunshine: Chris Ujcich; Cookbooks: Agnes Turk (216) 531-7168 PROGRESSIVE SLOVENE WOMEN OF AMERICA #3 President: Dorothy Lamm; Vice President: Mary Sterle; Recording Secretary: Diane Vamey; Financial Secretary: Karen Tomsic, 25571 Glenbrook Blvd., Euclid, OH 44117 (216) 481-1379; Cookbooks: Karen Tomsic. P.S.W.A. Circle #7 President: Lucy Glavač; Vice President: Jean Dragar; Recording Secretary: Pauline Krall; Treasurer: Lucy Glavač; Auditors: Esther Larabee, Frances Forsythe, Lillian Ribarich; Sunshine Lady: Elvira Wamick; Bingo Chair: Pauline Krall. Web Site For Busy Families And Pasta Lovers (NAPS)—Thanks to an innovative new Web site, it’s even easier to create a family dinner. 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It provides pasta cooking tips and facts, supplies nutritional data about pasta and various recipes located on the site, and encourages users to post and share their own recipes and cooking experiences. “According to leading health institutions, physicians and nutritionists, 55 to 65 percent of our daily calories should come from complex carbohydrate foods such as pasta,” said Rita Held, nutritionist and MakesaMeal.com contributor. “This robust and versatile Web site brings creativity and simplicity From angel hair to rotini, a new Web site covers everything about pasta, including nearly 5,000 recipes._______________________ to cooking with pasta,” said Timothy S. Webster, president and CEO of AIPC and chairman of the National Pasta Association. For more information and recipes, visit www.MakesaMeal.com. Tomato & Basil Rotini Prep Time: 15 minutes Serves 3-4 1 pkg. (12 or 16 oz.) rotini, cooked and drained according to package directions 1 lb. plum tomatoes, chopped (2 cups) I'A cups pasta sauce XA cup fresh basil leaves, cut into thin strips 1 tbsp. olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced IV4 cups feta cheese 1. In large bowl, combine tomatoes, pasta sauce, basil, oil and garlic. 2. Add cooked rotini; toss to combine. 3. Top with feta cheese. 4. Serve warm. to I AMERIŠKA DOMOVINA, MARCH 4, AMERIŠKA DOMOVINA, Ivi^RCH 4. 2004 Roster of Organizations — Imenik društev — ST. VITUS HOLY NAME SOCIETY 6019 Glass Ave., Cleveland 44103 Spiritual Director: Rev. Joseph Božnar; President: Charles Winter; Vice President: John Hočevar; Recording Secretary: Frank Cerar; Corresponding Secretary: Joseph Hočevar. Group Mass & Communion 9:00 a.m. Mass on second Sunday of month. Meeting follows in church hall. LOZKA DOLINA President: Charles Zgonc; Vice President: John R. Telich Sr.; Secretary: Louis Zig-mund; Auditing Committee: Matt Zabukovec, Albert Marolt and Frank Sechnick. Representative to lodges with St. Clair Slovenian Home and Collinwood Slovenian Home. Annual meeting and annual social in April. ST. VITUS ALUMNI President: Danny Reiger; Vice President: Josephine Perpar; Recording Secretary: Dan-iella Avsec; Treasurer: F. Raymond Gobec; Corresponding Sec’y.: Daniella Avsec; Sgt.-at-Arms: Louis Shenk; Trustee: Joseph Zelle. Meetings, 7 p.m., on the first Thursdays of January, April, July, and October in the Social Room of St. Vitus School. Dues are $5 per year. Officers are nominated in October and sworn into office in January. ST. VITUS CATHOIC WAR VETERANS POST 1655 Commander: Robert W. Mills Sr.; First Vice Commander: Robert W. Mills Sr.; Second Vice Commander: Thomas Kirk; Third Vice Commander: Edward Arhar; Officer of the Day: Thomas Tulloch; Welfare Officer: William Lipoid; Treasurer: Steve Piorkowski; Historian: Anthony Grdina; 2 Yr. Trustee: John Kirk, Jr.; 3 Yr. Trustee: James Logar; Adjutant: Thomas Kirk; Liaison Officer: Joseph Mismas; Judge Advocate: Albin Lipoid; House Chairman: Richard Mott; Chaplin: Rev. Richard Evans, Rev. William Jerse, and Rev. Joseph P. Boznar. ST. VITUS ALTAR AND ROSARY SOCIETY President: Mrs. Ivanka Matic; Vice President and Recording Secretary: Mrs. Gabriela Kuhel; Corresponding Secretary: Mrs. Julka Smole; Treasurer: Mrs. Marija Leben; and Auditors: Mrs. Ivanka Pretnar and Mrs. Ann Arhar. KRES FOLK DANCERS President: Mark Tome; Vice President: Mark Sedmak; Treasurer: Erik Kobal; Public Relations: Lisa Ovsenik; Secretary: Franci Sever; Costumes: Sonia Domanko; Member-at-Large: Niko Percic. SKD TRIGLAV, MILWAUKEE Spiritual Leader: Rev. Dr. Jože Gole; President: Leon Sagadin; Vice President: Joe Omik; Treasurer: Anne Sagadin, Luke Kolman - taxes; Eveline Maierle: dinner sales; Recording Secretary: Marija Kadunc; Secretary: Mary Ann Sulik; Park Manager: Janez Mejač; Assistant Park Manager: Craig Frohna; Kitchen: Helen Frohna; Assistant Kitchen: Marta Mejac; Bar Manager: Dan Mejac; Choir Director: Mara Kolman; Sports Director: Frank Mejac; Delegate for Uspeh: Christina Carroll; Reporter for Ameriška Domovina: Mara Kolman; Auditors: Kathy Kaye, Joann Limoni, Vicky Schneider; Judges, Court of Arbitration: Mike Carroll, John Levičar, Tony Limoni. Slovenians Are Cool BELOKRANJSKI CLUB The annual meeting of the Belokranjski Club was held on January 24 at the Slovenian National Home. The following officers were elected for 2003: President: Theresa Smuk; Vice President: Marjanca Hočevar; Secretary: Amelia Maslac; Recording Secretary: Tony Smuk Jr.; Treasurer: Alenka Winslett; Refreshment Chair.: David Hočevar; Hospitality Chair: Milena Dovic. Auditing Committee President: Mark Blanchard; Auditing Committee: Ann Marie Morrison, Frank Smuk. STAJERSKO-PREKMURSK1 KLUB President: Mimi (Kozina) Cupar; Vice President: Roman Vitulich; Secretary: Anita Klepec; Treasurer: John Cupar; Board Members: Jožica Vitulich, Kristina Ferlinc, Tonica Simicak, Mimi Kozina, Martina Simicak, Majda Rožic, John Kozina Jr., Jože Ramšak, Frank Fuja, Rezka Zelko. SLOVENIAN AMERICAN HERITAGE FOUNDATION President: Anthony W. Hiti; Vice President: Dr. Alexander Ukmar; Secretary: Joan Chermely; Treasurer: Dana Leonard; At-Large: August B. Pust, Dr. Rudolph M. Susel, Ann M. Opeka; Past Presidents: Dr. Karl B. Bonutti, Frederick E. Križman, Esq., Hon. August Pryatel, Dr. Vladimir J. Rus, Edmund J. Turk, Esq., Joyce Ann Hribar, Esq. SLOVENE HOME FOR THE AGED 18621 Neff Road, Cleveland, OH 44119 (216) 486-0268 President: Robert Klancher; Vice President: Phil Hrvatin; Treasurer: Celeste Frollo; Secretary: Vera Marsic. Trustees: Chris Chermely, Doug Elersich, Sutton Girod, Rudy Kozan, Dale Luzar, Joe Miskulin, Milan Ribic, Richard Tomsic, Agnes Turk, Florence Unetich, Scott Zele; Alternate: John Pestotnik; Honorary Trustees: John Cech, Frederick Križman, Ronald Zele. Administrator: Jeffrey S. Sas, LNHA. SLOVENIAN AMERICAN NATIONAL ART GUILD President: John Streck; Vice President: Patricia A. Habat; Secretary: Jeannie Somrak; Treasurer: Lillian Bratina; Auditors: Ann Opeka and Dorothy Dybzinski; Historian: Emilee Jenko; Heritage: Doris Sadar; Membership: Millie Sray (216) 261-3263; Newsletter: Patricia A. Habat; Circulation: Dorothy Dbyzinski. Meetings held the 3rd Monday of the month at 7 p.m. in Slovenian Society Home, 20713 Recher Avenue, Euclid, Ohio. AMERICAN SLOVENE CLUB President: Gene Drobnič; Vice-President: Emilee Jenko; Secretary: Terry Hočevar; Cor-res. Sec’y.: Emilee Jenko; Treasurer: Agnes Koporc. Meetings: 4 times a year. LILIJA Predsednik: Peter Dragar; Podpredsednik: Matija Grdadolnik; Podpredsednik: Srečo Gaser; Tajnik: Zdenka Zakrajšek, 10740 Angela Dr., Kirtland, OH 44094; Zapisnikar: Frank Hren; Blagajnišar-ka: Marija Marsic; Programski odbor: Matija Grdadolnik, Srešo Gaser, Peter Dragar, Zdenka Zakrajšek, Mojca Slak, Ivan Hauptman, Ivan Jakomin. Oderski mojster: Slavko Štepec, Kuhinja: Ani Nemec, Julka Zalar; Točaja: Rudi Hren, Tone Štepec; Reditelji: Jože Tomc, Ivan Tomc, Lojze Zupančič; Športni referent: Matija Grdadolnik; Nadzorni odbor: Marija Tominc, Frank Zalar Ml., Štefka Smolič BALINCARSKI CLUB SLOVENSKA PRISTAVE Častni Pred.: Felix Breznikar; Predsednik: Lojze Mohar; Pod. Pred.: Janez Švigelj; Taj,-Blag.: Tone Škerl. Odborniki: Ani Breznikar, Mici Mohar, Tončka Švigelj, Tone Vogel, Janez in Rezka Breznikar, Tone in Cilka Švigelj, Vera Žnidaršič, Marija Vrhovnik, Lojze in Angelca Debeljak, Tončka Berkopec, Zdenka Kavčič. Nadzorni odbor: Lojze Hribar, Vinko Vrhovnik, Jože Sojer. DRUŠTVO SLOVENSKIH PROTIKOMUNISTIČNIH BORCEV (D.S.P.B. Cleveland, Ohio Predsednik: Viktor Tominec (Tel.: 531-2728): Podpredsednik/Tajnik: Anton Oblak; Blagajnik: France Šega; Tiskovni referent: Lojze Drobnič; Nadzorni odbor: Stane Vidmar in Frank Kuhelj. SLOVENIAN AMERICAN PRIMORSKI CLUB President: Kristjan Sedmak; Vice President: Joseph Jenko Jr.; Treasurer: Silva Ramšak; Secretary: Angela Stropnik. Board Members: Srečko Grdina, Mery Grdina, Joseph Jenko Sr., Joseph Hrvatin, Aldo Milavec, Sabina Milavec, Joakin Mejak, Joseph Slokar, Vera Udovič. Board of Review: Srečko Grdina, Sabina Milavec, Joseph Slokar. ST. MARY’S SENIORS Spiritual Director: Rev. John Kumse; President: Zora Kocin; Vice President: Elsie Jacobs; Secretary: Mary Zimperman; Treasurer: John Spilar. Meetings are held every Is' Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. in St. Mary’s School. For particulars and membership call Zora Kocin at (216) 289-0467. SLOVENSKA PRISTAVA UPRAVNI ODBOR 2002/2003 Predsednik: Milan Ribic; 1. Podpresed-nica: Mary Ann Vogel; 2. Podpredsednik: Metod lic; Tajnica-rezervacije: Metka Zalar; Tajnica: Ani Sterle; Pomožni tajnik: Edi Sedmak; Blagajnik: Marjan Percic; Zapisnikarica: Kati Cup. Odborniki in odbornice: Jože Cerer, Toni Cerer, Tony Champa, Frank Ferkul, Larry Frank, Matija Golobic, Jože Grčar, Pavel Intihar, Tony Jarem, David Kogovšek, Benjamin Košir, Michael Košir, Mimi Kozina, Verena Krištof, Staley Krulc Jr.; Margie Leden, Emic Luzar, Joakin Mejak, Jože Novak, Filip Oreh, Branko Pisom, Branko Pogačnik, Mimi Režonja, Valentin Ribic, Frank Rote, Mike Rus, Ron Rus, Stane Rus, Kristjan Sedmak, Janez Semen, Vid Sleme, Tom Štepec, Martin Tominc, Edward Veider, Tony Vogel, Jr., Anton Vogel Sr., Vinko Vrhovnik, Ivan Zakrajšek, Frank Zalar, Jr., Elizabeta Žalik, Tomaž Žnidaršič, Joe Žnidaršič. Nadzorni odbor: Janez Sršen, Viktor Kmetic, Frank Zalar; Rezsodisce: Ivan Berlec, Frank Urankar, Tom Štepec. Zastopniki slovenskih sol: Sv: Ana Percic, Sv. Marija Vnebovzeta Kristjan Sedmak. SLOVENSKA PISARNA Predsednik: Fr. Jože Boznar, podpredsed-nik-blagajnik in upravnik pisarne: Anton Oblak, nadzorni odbor: Viktor Tomince in Frank Sega. Tajnica in zapisnikarca: Zalka Likozar; književni referent: Mara Cerar Hull; odborniki(ce): Milka Odar, Ivanka Vidmar in Vida Oblak; Seje so po potrebi, v prostorih Slovenske pisarna na 6104 Lausche Ave., Cleveland, OH 44103. Telefonska številka: 216—361-03--; fax Številka: 216-361-0300. Pisarna je odprta ob sobotah od 10.00 do 12.00 ure in nedeljah od 9.30 do 21. ure. My doctor gave me two weeks to live. I hope they’re in July. —Ronnie Shakes Healthy Cooking Smart Diet Choices Can Help Prevent Diabetes (NAPS)—Olives can a) make meals more delicious, b) be a healthy part of a weight loss diet, c) “olive” the above. The answer is “c” and that’s important health information because losing weight may help reduce a person’s risk of type 2 diabetes. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says type 2 diabetes affects 17 million Americans—a figure that’s tripled in the last 30 years. Here are some smart diet choices that may help you reduce weight and your risk of diabetes: • Use healthy types of dietary fats, such as monounšaturated fats and omega-3 fatty acids. • Avoid excessive saturated and hydrogenated fatty acids. • Eat more whole grains, beans and legumes and less refined carbohydrates. • Develop meals that are moderate in calories and appropriate in portion sizes to maintain or reduce weight in a healthy manner. Here’s a mouthwatering example of how California black ripe olives can add healthy flavor. The recipe is suitable for diabetics: Grilled Chicken, Fennel & Ripe Olive Skewers Vfi cup olive oil V6 cup lemon juice cup chopped oregano 'A tsp. salt V& tsp. black pepper 1V& lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into llA-inch pieces 1 fennel bulb, wedged and blanched in boiling water l‘A cups Yukon gold potatoes, quartered and blanched 1 red onion, cut into 1-inch chunks I'A cups California Ripe Olives, whole, drained Healthier eating may reduce a person’s risk for type 2 diabetes. I cup nonfat, plain yogurt 1 tsp. lemon zest 1 Tbsp. chopped chives bamboo skewers In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt and XA teaspoon pepper. Add next 4 ingredients and toss gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour. Set aside 36 California Ripe Olives. Place remaining olives in bowl of food processor, add yogurt, lemon zest and remaining pepper and pulse until combined. Stir in chives, cover & refrigerate. Soak skewers in water 15 minutes. Make kebabs by threading skewers with olives, chicken, fennel, onion, potato, repeating to fill skewer. Grill over medium-high heat for 3-5 minutes per side. Serve with yogurt olive dipping sauce. Makes 6 servings, 2 skewers per serving. Dietary exchanges: X starch, 3 meat. Calories 243, Total fat 6 g, Carb, 17 g. Calories from fat 22 percent, Sat fat v kateri je bila tudi visoka delegacija mesta. Skm pino je vodil Štefan AO' talič, predsednik Društva pobratenih mest BethR' hema in Murske Sobote-ki je zase večkrat izjavil1 “Moje srce je prekmuT sko, telo pa ameriško." V največji meri je bUa prav njegova zasluga, & so 8. junija 1996 podpi' šali listino o pobratenj11 mest Bethlehema in MoT ske Sobote in hkrati v Bethlehemu ta dan raZ' glasili za slovenski dan- Štefan An talič je s sabo v Mursko Soboto p1”*' peljal celotno vodstvo društva: podpredsednic0 Ann Cottage, tajnico SU' s k ji C ti P si čl v bc sk Sl( St( kr &e kr. SP Vej bic sto ho in ki in Po in v*n < v0s (dalje na str. 19) BO. V V & -O Življenjski jubilej primorskega rojaka Hitro minejo leta... tudi za 50-letnika Iva Jevnikarja Trst-Gorica - Hitro mine čas. Minil je teden, minila sta dva, ... a prav je, da vsaj sedaj zabeležimo, da je znani časnikar in raziskovalec manjšinske problematike ter medvojnih dogodkov, požrtvovalni javni in politič-m delavec Ivo Jevnikar 8- januarja obhajal svoj okrogli življenjski pratik, 50 let. Menimo si-Cer, da Ivo v dneh okrog samega rojstnega dne ni kael veliko časa in tudi ne pravega razpoloženja, da bi praznoval. (Op. ur. Ravno tisti čas je bU umri njegov oče.) Dosegel pa je mejnik, ^ je gotovo priložnost, se človek tudi oseb-n° zamisli. Ob jubilantu Velja to tudi za prijatelje Prekmurski Slovenci v Sethlehemu (Nadaljevanje s str. is) San Vitez in blagajničar-Lilianne Horvath. 21. jhnija 1999 so v hotelu ^lana v Murski Soboti sopodpisali listino o Pobratenju: s soboške strani j0 je podpisal žu-P^n mesta Anton Slavič, othlehemskega župana Je nadomeščal mestni SVetnik James Delgrosso. ^b tem zgodovinskem ^0g°dku v Murski Sobo- ^ So podarili vsakemu v ailu ameriške skupine ^ sP°min srebrnik z gr- m Mestne občine Mur- Ska Sobota, v sj minulem obdobju J>ke državne samo-Plhosti so se med pre- Seth^^mi v kr !,ehemu 111 “starimi Spj nJlhovih prednikov ve2^e močne prijateljske hi ' obnovile pa so se ^ sorodstvene. sto ° rl odnosi med me-Ho 0la' So spodbudili moč-^bojestransko gospo-iu °’ kulturno, versko ki s risbčno sodelovanje, ln g,e Vsako leto potrjuje d0 jri' ^se kaže, da boki ^tne komunikacije Vanj °balizaciJa to sodelo-v Prihodnosti koli-W° razširile in kako- Poglobile. Rodna gruda december 2003 in znance okrog njega, saj čas za vse enako teče. Ko tako razmišljamo o njem in vsem, kar ga zanima, menimo, da ga je za vse čase zaznamovala skavtska izkušnja z vodilom: služiti! Biti v službi širše skupnosti, iz katere izhaja in ki ji pripada. Kot dolgoletni tajnik organizacije je bil med drugim eden glavnih pobudnikov in delavcev za združevanje ženske in moške veje ter tržaškega in goriškega dela organizacije. V letih aktivnega skavtskega delovanja je tudi urejal in redno pisal za skavtsko glasilo Jambor. Iva Jevnikarja poznamo tudi kot zavzetega in temeljitega izvedenca za manjšinska vprašanja, saj se je od mladih nog zanimal za to problematiko in se aktivno vključil v delovanje stranke Slovenske skupnosti. V njenem okviru je zasedal več odgovornih funkcij in se ni umikal, ko so mu predlagali razne, tudi zahtevne in odgovorne zadolžitve. To zanimanje za manjšinsko problematiko ga je privedlo, da se je angažiral tudi v delovanju Federalistične unije evropskih narodnostnih skupnosti FUENS. Kot urednik t.i. belih priročnikov, ki jih izdaja Krožek za družbena vprašanja Virgil Šček, pa je sestavil in uredil več knjig o manjšinski problematiki. Med drugim tudi knjigo o samostojnem političnem nastopanju Slovencev v Italiji, o mednarodnih standardih zaščite manjšin ter o tem, kako ravna Slovenija z manjšinami, v kate- Zgodovinar dr. Janko Prunk (NADALJEVANJE s str. 17) ri je zbral zadevno zakonodajo in norme na to temo. Ivo Jevnikar se je vedno zanimal tudi za zgodovinske teme. Ukvarja se tudi z razkrivanjem samostojne slovenske politične dejavnosti na Tržaškem, tema, ki mu je zelo pri srcu pa je tudi medvojno in vojno dogajanja pri nas. Zadnja leta lahko tako na straneh Mladike prebiramo njegove vedno zanimive in dragocene članke o usodi primorskih padalcev ali o tragični u-sodi minorita, patra Cor-teseja, ki je postal žrtev nacističnega mučenja v Trstu, ker je pomagal slovenskim in hrvaškim internirancem in se po kapitulaciji Italije odločil za aktivno sodelovanje s protinacistično obveščevalno službo, ki je bila povezana z Britanci. Najširši krog ljudi pa Iva Jevnikarja pozna kot radijskega in televizijskega časnikarja, ki je zlasti občutljiv za domače vesti in kroniko o naših ljudeh in krajih. Že pred letom 1980, ko je postal reden član uredništva radijskih poročil, je sodeloval pri programskem oddelku Radia Trst A. Iz njegovega pisanja in nastopanja vedno jasno izhaja zavest, da ve, za koga piše in katera je vloga javne radiotelevizijske službe. Kot slišimo in beremo, je bil v trojki, ki jo je dosedanji glavni urednik slovenskih informativnih oddaj Rudolf predstavil nadrejenim kot svojega možnega naslednika. O jubilantu bi seveda še marsikaj lahko napisali, a nočemo ga spravljati v zadrego. Naj mu zato iz srca voščimo še na mnoga zdrava leta, saj smo prepričani, da bo tudi v prihodnjih desetletjih, kot doslej, vestno in zavzeto opravljal svoje zadolžitve in bil vedno pripravljen, da s svojim znanjem in darovi pomaga pri napredku naše narodne skupnosti. Stari prijatelji okrog Novega glasa Novi glas, 5. febr. 2004 O Iva Jevnikarja sem spoznal septembra 1987, ko sem bil predavatelj na letnem srečanju “Draga" v Opčini pri Trstu. Bil je prijazen, odprt, očitno tudi nadarjen. V nasled- referate slovenskih komunistov, Edvarda Kardelja in Borisa Kidriča, iz vojnih in neposredno povojnih let. Nekritično in neobjektivno ponavlja za njima, da je šlo na Slovenskem le za protifašistični narodnoosvobodilni boj partizanov pod vodstvom KPS, ki ga je podpirala večina slovenskega ljudstva, in za kolaboracijo in narodno izdajstvo določenih družbenih skupin in posameznikov pro-tinarodne in protidemokratične orientacije. Ob takem spregledu mnogo bolj kompleksne in zapletene diferenciacije (ki vsebuje vsaj še revolucionarne komuniste in protirevolucionarje, ki temu nasprotujejo) lahko postavlja zelo poenostavljene sodbe, ki ne ustrezajo dejstvom. Čudim se, kako more kot precej visok krščan-skosocialistični aktivist in nato partijski funkcionar spregledovati elemente boljševiške, ne pa kar neke socialno liberalne revolucije v konceptih in politiki vodstva KPS od vsega začetka, ko se je ta polastila vodstva protifašističnega odpora. O tem se je mogoče poučiti iz osmih knjig dokumentov ljudske revolucije v znanstveni izdaji Inštituta za novejšo zgodovino, prej Inštituta za zgodovino delavskega gibanja, ki so izhajali od leta 1962, pa iz treh knjig o razvoju ljudske oblasti pokojnega prof. dr. Toneta Ferenca. O tem zlasti priča arhiv Varnostno obveščevalne službe OF. O tem, da je šele revolucionarni nastop ko- njih letih sva se nekajkrat videla, še večkrat pa se pogovarjala po telefonu. Zato se z veseljem pridružujem čestitkam ob njegovi 50-letnici. Ur. A.D. munistov “utrditev NOB kot ljudske revolucije” izzval kontrarevolucijo, govori celo najvidnejši zgodovinar zgodovine NOB, še v komunistični eri, dr. Metod Mikuž v svojem znamenitem Pregledu zgodovine NOB v Sloveniji, 1., Ljubljana, 1960. str. 300-301. Naj tu za pojasnilo pojma "ljudska revolucija” povemo, da so jo nekatere zavezniške skupine v OF, predvsem krščanski so: alisti, res pojmovali kot socialno liberalno ljudsko (narodno) revolucijo, nikakor pa tega ni storila KPS, zlasti ne njeno vodstvo. fSE NADALJUJE) KOLEDAR (NADALJEVANJE s str. 13) 19., 20. - Tabor DSPB priredi spominsko proslavo na Slovenski pristavi za padle domobrance. Dne 19. junija molitve na SP, v nedeljo, 20. jun., sv. maša ob 12. uri opoldne pri Spominski kapelici. JULIJ 11. - Misijonska Znam- karska Akcija ima piknik na Slovenski pristavi. 25. - Slovenska šola pri Sv. Vidu ima piknik na Slovenski pristavi. AVGUST 29. - Društvo SRB sponzorira vsakoletno romanje k Žalostni Materi božji v Frank, O. Sv. maša ob dvanajstih, druge pobožnosti ob 2.30 pop. SEPTEMBER 11. - Folklorna skupina Kres praznuje 50. obletnico s celovečernim programom v SND na St. Clair Ave. 12. - Oltarno društvo fare sv. Vida ima kosilo v šolskem avditoriju. 25., 26. - Baragovi dnevi v mestu Marquette, Michigan. BRICKMAN & SONS FUNERAL HOME 21900 Euclid Ave. (216) 481-5277 Between Chardon Rd. & E. 222 St. in Euclid, Ohio Misijonska srečanja in pomenki 1514. Že teden je minil, ko smo začeli postni čas. V postnem času se bomo pripravljali na velikonočni praznik tako, da bomo s pobožnostjo spremljali Jezusa na križevem potu, na Kalvarijo. V postnem času se bomo bogatili z dobrimi deli. Velikodušno bomo odpuščali vsem, ki so nas žalili ali obsojali. Z globokim kesanjem vsega, kar smo hudega storili. Daritev svete maše naj bo vsebina našega nadaljnega življenja, da bi svoja srca vsak dan darovali po zgledu Kristusa Odrešenika. In če bomo s prenovljenim poletom prinašali božjo ljubezen v svet, kjer živimo med prijatelje, v družino, na delovno mesto, tedaj bomo osvobojeni samih sebe. Tedaj bomo plavali proti toku, ustvarili bomo nov tok ljubezni in ognja v našem svetu. V j nas samih se bo porajala božja ljubezen, preko katere Bog dela po najbližnjih majhne in velike čudeže. Z našimi prenovljenimi srci se bomo na velikonočni praznik veselili Gospodovega vstajenja in z veselimi srci zapeli “Aleluja, Aleluja! Od srca do srca iz misijonskega sveta Misijonar Vladimir Kos iz Tokija je poslal že kar velikonočno pismo: “Za MZA je celo leto vstajenjsko”: “S Cerkvijo se pomikamo skozi čas. Njeni katoličani smo, z njenim Jezusom smo povezani. Njegovo življenje je tako božjepolno, tako središčno, da ga tudi vsakoletno podoživljanje ne more izčrpati. To dejstvo je odsev bojže neizmernosti. Naš Gospod, Učlovečeni Božji Sin, je in ostane neizčrpljiv. Božič - Velika noč - Binkošti, in spet Božič -Velika noč - Binkošti: je neke vrste ponavljanje, a ni popoln krog. Na Njegovih svetih dogodkih smo udeleženi, a vsako leto drugače. Iz leta v leto nas milosti udeležbe bogatijo, spreminjajo v zmeraj boljšega človeka, nas dobesedno plemenitijo. Globlje in temeljiteje kot od človeka us-tvaijeno krvno plemstvo. Biti katoliški kristjan je čast, ki jo priznavajo tudi v nebesihj! “Vsakega, ki bo priznal Mene pred ljudmi, bo tudi Sin človekov priznal pred božjjmi angeli.” (Lk 12:8) Sodelavci MZA pa imajo še eno prednost: ker delujejo iz ljubezni do Boga, ki jo izražajo v misjjonski ljubezni do bližnjega, se v njih lahko bolj živo pretaka življenje Skrivnostnega Kristusovega Telesa. “Kdor namreč ima, se mu bo dalo in bo imel obilo” ugotavlja naš Gospod (Mat 13:12) in Janez je zapisal tudi te Gospodove besede: “Moj I Oče je vinogradnik... Vsako mladiko, ki rodi sad, očiščuje, da rodi še več sadu.” (Jan 15:1-2) “Očiščuje” odgovarja v grščini napisani svetopisemski besedi “kathairo”. Pomeni lahko dvoje: odstranitev ali mrtvih ali živih tvorb, ki vsaka na svoj način ovira rast mladike odnosno jo lahko celo ogroža med rastjo. Nebeški Oče skrbi za trto, ki je Kristusovo Skrivnostno Telo z nami, Svojimi mladikami. Ne le v postnem času, celo leto nas očiščuje, saj smo celo leto misijonsko delavni. Najbrž sami ne vemo, kaj nas, mladike, ovira ali ogroža. Nebeški Oče pa nas ne neha očiščevati - v kolikor in kadar je potrebno. To, kar nas naj očiščuje, jemlje - človeško rečeno - iz Jezusove zakladnice, ki nam je po Jezusovem vstajenju in vrnitvi v nebesa na razpolago. Celo leto je odprta. Ni vsako očiščevanje mladik boleče. Lahko prosimo božjega Vinogradnika, da rabi sredstva, ki ne bolijo preveč. Med spisi prvih krščanskih stoletij o mučenih je tudi poročilo o kristjanu, obsojenem na zmrcvaijenje v amfiteatru; na predvečer je prosil Gospoda, naj mu pošlje tisto zver, ki ga bo najhitreje in z najmanjšim trganjem udov ubila. In bil je uslišan. Celo leto z misijonsko ljubeznijo do sočloveka ljubimo Boga. Celo leto nas ljubeznivo očiščuje z milostmi Jezusove vstajenjske zakladnice. A postni čas lahko nas in naše misijonsko sodelovanje še posebej bogati. Nekoč, ko je Kristus kot človek trpel, je kot Bog videl, kako Ga bomo imeli radi prav zaradi te Njegove trpeče ljubezni do nas. In imeli najrajši. Vladimir Kos” Oglasilo se je več misijonarjev, pa tudi več vzdrževanih bogoslovcev iz Slovenije in sedem njih iz semenišča St. Mary’s v Ggabi v Afriki. Sestra Terezija Pavlič iz Rano-mene, Madagaskar, piše: “Novo leto je že odbrzelo. Vaše molitve in dobre želje, ki nas spremljajo povsod, so naša moč pri vsakdanjem delu. Vaši darovi pa pomoč našim ubogim. Vsem vam v zaledju in vsem dobrotnikom želim vse dobro v tem letu. Božji blagoslov naj vas spremlja vedno in povsod. Prav posebno se vam zahvaljujem za poslani dar za moje delo med ubogimi. Te dni bo misijonar Janez Krmelj, ki je naš novi župnik, šel domov, pa mi bo prinesel omenjeni dar, ki nam je bil poslan, našemu ekonomu. Zelo, zelo sem vam vsem hvaležna za vse, kar storite za naše sirote. Naj vam božji Misijonar pripravi lepo krono, v nebesih. Molitev pa je vedno moje povračilo. Večkrat ste nam v pismih pripomnili, da naj povem svoje probleme in načrte. Načrtov si ne upam delati, ker ni možnosti, da bi jih uresničila. Ambulanta, kjer delam, je začela obratovati 26. septembra 1962. leta. Stavba je lesena, kot je pač v navadi tukaj, da so gradnje lesene. Od takrat ni bilo nobenega popravila. Z žalostjo pa opazujem, da jo je čas zglodal in je začela propadati in razpadati in je potrebna temeljitega popravila. To pa je tako pri takem delu: ko začneš popravljati, se začne vse kar podirati, ker je pač vse strohnelo in je najboljše kar do temelja podreti in postaviti novo. Pri proračunu sem ugotovila, da če napravimo novo zopet iz domačega materiala, nas bi stalo več, kot če bi postavili zidano stavbo, ki bo gotovo trajala mnogo dalj kot pa lesena. Pa še v leseni stavbi nam podgane pojedo vsa zdravila, v zidani stavbi pa gotovo tega ne bi bilo, ker bi bilo bolj zavarovano. Obračam se z iskreno prošnjo do vas oz. do MZA in dobrotnikov misijonov, če bi nam lahko kaj pomagali pri tem prepotrebnem načrtu. Če bi potrebovali še kakšna pojasnila in načrte, vam bi takoj poslala, da se sami prepričate o tem prepotrebnem načrtu. S tem pa vas že zagotavljam, da bi vaš dar kar najbolje uporabljen. Zagotavljam vam spomin v molitvi ter ostajam vaša hvaležno vdana sr. Terezija Pavlič.” Pismo, ki sledi, je iz Ljubljane 17. decembra poslal bogoslovec Marko Rijavec: “Draga in spoštovana gospa Maksa! Spet se vam po dolgem času oglašam iz vaše rodne domovine Slovenije. Tako hitro se vrti ta svet in spet se bliža čas praznikov. Naporen čas, ko je treba marsikaj postoriti, a tudi neizmerno lep čas, v katerem si ob zgledu Božjega Sina, ki je za naša življenja prišel iz nebes in nas rešil, postajamo bližji in si skušamo med seboj pomagati. Mi (vsi bogoslovci) smo tik pred duhovnimi vajami, ki jih opravljamo vsako leto pred božičnimi prazniki, tako da moram zelo hiteti, da bom med njimi popolnoma prost za razmišljanje. To je namreč zelo pomembno, da se pred tako velikim praznikom umirim in pripravim, da bi se Kristus lahko rodil v meni ter zasvetil ljudem okoli mene. Za to pa se splača žrtvovati cel teden svojega časa. December, ki se zdaj že počasi končuje, je nasploh e-den najbolj zaposlenih mesecev v naši hiši. Poleg priprave miklavževanja je treba poskrbeti za sprejem prvoletnikov v Marijino kongregacijo slovenskih bogoslovcev in duhovnikov. To storimo na praznik Brezmadežne, ki je za hišo največji praznik v letu (poleg vseh ostalih velikih krščanskih praznikov), ker Brezmadežni posvečena tudi naša hišna kapela. Sedaj obiskujem tretji letnik in v tem letniku smo zadolženi za pripravo akademije, to je kulturnega programa, v čast Brezmadežni, ki je vsako leto oblikovana glede na kakšno temo ali osebnost, v kateri se kaže tesna povezanost z Marijo. Tako so lani pokazali na odnos svetniškega škofa Antona Vovka do Marije, letos pa smo se odločili prikazati, kako je z Marijo povezan sedanji papež Janez Pavel II. Neverjetne stvari izveš, ko se pripravlja kakšna taka prireditev, vse podrobnosti, ki si človek jih niti ne predstavlja. Spoznaš lahko res svetniško življenje tega človeka. Poleg tega smo bogoslovci tretjega letnika v decembru sprejeli v službo akolita ali po slovensko mašnega pomočnika, kar v bistvu pomeni, da lahko pomagač pri bogoslužju kot izredni delivec obhajila, lahko izpostavljaš Najsvetejše, pa še druge manjše reči v zvezi z evharistijo lahko pomagaš. Te službe sem bil zelo vesel in še sedaj me to napolnjuje s takim veseljem, da bi lahko kar skakal po zraku in vpil na ves glas. Mislim, da so me najbolj ganile besede, ki so mi bile izrečene ob sprejemu: naj globlje spoznavam evharistijo in Kristusovo žrtev ter po tem tudi sam postajam žrtev za druge. V njih se skriva tista temeljna poteza, ki bi jo moral imeti v sebi vsak kristjan, še posebej pa nekdo, ki ga Bog kliče v svojo službo. Seveda se vam moram ob tej priložnosti še prisrčno zahvaliti za vse vaše darove, s katerimi podpirate mene in druge bogoslovce. To, kar delate, je zelo dragoceno dejanje že pri ljudeh, koliko več pa še v Božjih očeh. Prepričan sem, da vam bo za vso vašo ljubezen in skrb, ki nam jo s tem izkazujete, bogato povrnil z večnimi darovi. Naj vam še zaželim izredno lepe praznike Gospodovega rojstva, ki so tako bogati z lučjo, ki jo prinaša nebeško detece, da je v srcu zanjo premalo prostora. Zato ta luč ne ostane samo v njem, ampak sije skozi njega na vse ljudi okoli vas in jih napolnujeje z mirom, ljubeznijo in pristnim veseljem. Sprejmite ga v svoje srce in vaše življenje bo postalo neverjetno lepo in dobro. Takšno, kot ga lahko naredi le Jezus. In naj bo takšno vse dni vašega življenja, tudi v letu 2004, ki prihaja. Lepo vas pozdravljam v svojem imenu in v imenu celotnega bogoslovnega semenišča v Ljubljani! Marko Rijavec” Vse bralce, ki se srečujete s temi vrsticami, iskreno pozdravljam ter želim v obilju postnih milosti v pripravi na velikonočne praznike! Sonja Ferjan 79 Lunness Rd., Toronto M8W 4M7 Canada Bolečino je treba razumeti . (nadaljevanje s str. 15) Očitku gospodu Dežmanu (to se nanaša na dr. Jožeta Dežmana, zgodovinarja, ki je sodeloval pri pripravi Možinove oddaje, op. ur. AD), da je klevetal vsaj polovico slovenske populacije, s tem ko govori o napredovanju po sistemu krvavih, so smešni. Neokusno je v konkretne zločine, za katerimi stojijo posamezniki in poveljstva, vpletati' za, kamuflažo kar pol slovenske zgodovine. Očitek gospodu Dežmanu, da je prišel na položaj v muzeju kot član ZKS, pa daje slutiti, da Stanovnika moti njegova resnicoljubna in strokovna drža ob raziskovanju zamolčanih žrtev. : - Gospod Stanovnik se ni ustavil niti pred doktorjem Hribarjem, ki je v oddaji utemeljil etično izhodišče do vprašanja zamolčanih žrtev. Njegova moralna norma o občestvu, ki je sestavljeno iz živih in mrtvih brez razlik in ki bo gotovo preživela naš čas, se pri gospodu Stanovniku hi niti malo obnesla. Še več - Hribar- ' ■ ' : i • . I ju očita sovraštvo. Morda se gospodu Stanovniku zdi, da te d11* gleda skozi okno, a dejansko stoji le pred ogle' dalom. (KONEC) Sobotna priloga 7. februarja 200^ ^ BRALCI AMERIŠKE DOMOVIN^ Priporočajte naš lis*L Joseph L. FORTUNA POGREBNI ZAfO 5316 Fleet Av< Cleveland, Ohi Tel. 216-641-0 Moderni pogrebni zav0 Ambulanca na razpok0 podnevi in ponoči- CENE NIZKE PO VAŠI ŽELJE F5K , ‘S \ '