Let Not The Light Of Freedom Be Extinguished! American Home over 100 years' of serving American- Slo.venians Vol. 106, No. 43 American Home Ameriška Domovina' USPS 024100 ■ISSN Number 0164-68X SLOVENIAN MORNING NEWSPAPER AMERIŠKA DOMOVINA, NOVEMBER 11, 2004 Phone: (216) 431-0628 ^70^* er-mail: ah@buckeyeweb.com / Glasbena and Junior Chorus Combine for Nov. 20 Concert The Glasbena Matica Singing Society will welcome the Slovenian Junior Chorus to a Suest appearance at Glasbena’s annual concert, Saturday, ^ovember 20lh, at the Slovenian National Home, 6417 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland. Doors will °Pen at 5:30 PM, and the concert will begin at 7:00. Glasbena has chosen “a *®nipo, Music from the Beat of r^our Heart” as the concert “leme. An Italian term commonly used in music, “a tempo” means “in time” and Usually indicates the speed at ^vhich the rhythm of a song is Played or sung. The concept of Tempo” or “beat” is said to have originated with the beat of the heart. A variety of song categories ^nll be performed, including, ,. tzes, love songs and ballads, c 'Wren’s songs, traditional and c assical songs, drinking songs, from Bnjadway musicals, Polkas, and hymns.. Some of c Slovenian songs that will be featured are Večernica, Vrtnice h Juga, Zapuščen, Ko So Fantje Proti Vasi Šli, Marko Skače, Tam Gori Za Našo Vasjo, and Mami Oj Mami. Songs in English include All I Ask of You from “The Phantom of the Opera;” Drinking Song from “Student Prince;” Cleveland Polka; a combined rendition of Ave Maria and I Believe-, and Psalm ISO by C6sar Franck. Edward Ferrazzoli is the music director for Glasbena Matica while the Slovenian Junior Chorus is under the direction of Cecilia Dolgan. Admission is $10 per person and tickets may be purchased by calling Sharon„ Loucka at (440) 717-1968 or Lori Sierputowski at (440) 449-5643. Tickets can also be purchased at the door. As in previous , years, Slovenian food and beverages will be available. The Wayne Tomsic Orchestra will provide music for dancing immediately following the concert. St. Vitus Parish Thanks Everyone at Mass St. Vitus Parish, established in August, 1893 as the first American Slovenian Roman Catholic parish in the state of Ohio and Diocese of Cleveland, will have an all parish Mass on Sunday, Nov. 14 at 10 a.m. The Mass will include a dedication of all the capital improvement work performed the past 12 months on the church and parish house, primarily new “summer rose” clay tile roof, and interior religious art work. St. Vitus Church is located at 6019 Lausche Avenue, one block south of East 61 St., and St. Clair Avenue in Cleveland. Brunch immediately follows in the parish auditorium for invited individuals only. Construction on the current St. Vitus Church began in 1930 and was completed in 1932. The church and parish house roofs were the original roofs until replaced this year. New summer rose clay tiles, more than 27,000 individual tiles, were installed plus new copper gutters, downspouts, valley and flashing work, cleaning, priming and repairing of exterior wooden stain glass window frames, cleaning of interior and exterior stain glass windows, replacement and installation of new exterior thermal glass windows, major tuck point mortar work on the exterior “yellow Ralston” brick, treating and cleaning of exterior “Falston” brick, and ivory terra cotta, and replacement of side church steps. The interior lower church ceilings have been painted with plaster and painting treatment of alcoves by the upper stain glass windows. Plaster work was completed on the choir loft entrance with upgrading of decorative religious art work. The last major work performed in the interior of the church was in 1993 in conjunction with the parish’s Centennial year. The projected cost for this major project is estimated at $900,000+. This is a major project for a city Catholic parish. Principal celebrant on Nov. 14 will be Father Joseph P. Boznar, St. Vitus pastor. --Stane Kuhar Finance Manager Fantje na Vasi marks 27 years a Fall concert to be held on Sunday, Nov. 14 in St. Mary’s Church, 15519 Holmes Ave., Cleveland. The St. Ignatius High School Chorus, directed by Fr. Ray Guiao, S.J., with over 50 choristers will also be performing. The concert begins at 6 p.m. The chorus will sing a mix of sacred and secular songs in Slovenian, English and Latin. -Some of the composers featured are Beethoven, Gallus (Handl), Palestrina, and Walter. A free-will offering will be taken for the benefit of the new St. Mary’s center. Fantje na vasi will also release their latest recording in CD format only titled “Laudate Dominum: Selections of Sacred and Classical Songs” at this concert. Phil Hrvatin’s photos were used extensively with wonderful shots of the St. Mary’s Church altar (front cover), Marija Pomagaj and the Blessed Mother’s altars from St. Vitus Church. —Mark Celestina, Tom Srsen The Slovenian men’s singing group Fantje ; vasi is celebrating its 27th anniversary with Horse Lover Update After only a year as an J?ateur competitor, Eva erela has earned the dis-fiction of being named the tampion in the Walk/Trot/-^UnSfr/Cross Poles division this honor by earning the most points in her classes throughout the show series. Eva is now jumping at the novice level and hopes to continue to train as a hunter and compete at higher levels. 30th Slovenian Arts and Crafts Show Everyone is invited to participate in our annual Art and Craft Show on Sunday, Nov. 14 at the Slovenian Society Home, lower hall, at 20713 Recher Avenue in Euclid, Ohio. Show hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. with setups starting about 10 a.m. Most exhibitors will have items for sale, but we also encourage those who only wish, to have displays or to demonstrate. This show is open to everyone, members and non-members. There is NO fee for current members. Non-members pay $10. This year the show is being held the same day as SNPJ Circle 2’s Fall Concert which is being held in the Upper Hall. Refreshments will be served. No admission fee. . . '<„<:• »vovy.’h £y.p;v.'< Vr-:. oi tu CQ S ti > O z < z > o s o Q 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 2 w £ < 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. 43 November 11, 2004 *^UBcrnONS-K* Entering the 21st Century by RUDY FLIS Father George Balasko and I had a chance to get in touch with each other last week. He expressed his gratitude to the O Ja’s (club) for their support and bus load of people from Cleveland who attended the Polka Mass at St. Patrick’s church in Hubbard, Ohio. The O Ja’s are dear friends of Fr. George and have been a highlight in his priestly life. O Ja’s know that you are cherished friends. * All of you know that my brain is of stone age quality when it comes to computers. Perhaps that will all change soon. At the end of this month 1 am going to my company’s headquarters to get instructions and a lap top computer. They are dragging me into the 21st century, and I’m enjoying it. If only my stone age brain can computerize, I might not only learn to operate a computer, but leam to enjoy working on one. This Saturday my son Matt hooked up our computer for e-mail. Have I arrived to now enter the computer age? It sure looks that way to me. I know the electronic age is upon me, and I do enjoy it. As I sit here, gathering my thoughts my brain is flooded with the sound of beautiful Strauss Waltzes from a CD which has clear crisp sound and also plays for more than an hour without interruption. I savor its soothing effect, all the way to my soul. At times like this I feel I was made for the electronic age and its music and my CD player. But at the same time I can feel my computer is my hell on earth as it doesn’t listen to me, does things on the screen I didn’t ask it to, and other times is so stubborn it refuses to do anything. I will get through this and I shall overcome. Please pray for me and my success. I know Jim Debevec is. Translation of my thoughts will come easier through e-mail, but only if and when my stone age brain is computerized. 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Submitted by —Ed Gobetz Goulash Dinner St. Mary’s (Holmes Ave.) parish Holy Name Society will hold their annual goulash dinner on Saturday, Nov. 13 at 6 p.m. in the new parish hall. Tickets are $7 and may be purchased at the door. Palačinka Breakfast A palačinka breakfast will be held in the new St. Mary’s (Holmes Ave.) parish hall on Sunday, Nov. 14 with serving of eggs, sausage, and crepe suzette breakfast from 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon. Donation is $7 for adults and $4 for children. (Photo by PHIL HRVATIN) Junior Chorus Concert Come join the youngest Slovenian singers for one of the final 100lh Anniversary events to celebrate the founding of the Slovene National Benefit Society. The Slovenian Junior Chorus of Youth Circle 2 will present a SNPJ Centennial Concert on Sunday, Nov. 14, at 3 p.m., in the Slovenian Society Home, 20713 Recher Avenue in Euclid. The 30 youngsters of the choms, ranging from age 5 to 16, will sing many Slovenian folk songs, as well as selections from “The Sound of Music.” Special guest performers are the SNPJ Centennial Singers, an octet, which sang at the Federation of SNPJ Lodges’ banquet in Kirtland, OH. The group first sang in Slovenia, during Circle 2’s tour in 1993. The singers are parents, relatives, and former members of Circle 2. The Centennial Singers include Barbara Elersich, Joanne Fordyce, Lori Sierputowski, Cecilia Dolgan, Douglas Elersich, Richard Tomsic, Michael Tomsic, and Dave Skrajner. The program is under the direction of Cecilia Dolgan. The accordion accompanist is Frank Culkar, the pianist is Doug Elersich. Food and refreshments will be available from 2 p.m. on. Music for dancing will be provided by Fred Ziwich immediately after the concert. Tickets are $7.00 for adults, children admitted free. Tickets can be purchased at the Polka Hall of Fame. For Rent In Mentor. 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Reach out to them and say: L.,: YPPMACHIPCES! ^ Life in the Refugee Camps 1949 By Anton Žakelj, translated and edited by John Žakelj Tuesday, Sept. 27, 1949 From 5 p.m. to 2 a.m., I filled out immigration forms for the Sršen family. I completed 10 forms in 9 hours. Fischinger completes 4 forms in 6 hours. [Editor’s note] The following excerpt from Mark Wyman’s book, “DP’s, Europe’s Displaced Persons, 1945-1951” provides an interesting description of the paperwork that was involved in applying for emigration to America: DP’s soon found the American requirements and paperwork to be a frightening quagmire, and many still recall their frustration. Some could find a grim humor in the situation: One DP was asked whether he would be willing to join the U.S. Army. He said he would. Then the immigration ojfcer asked, “if, while in the Army, you had a chance to capture Stalin, what would be the worst punishment you could give him?” The DP shot back: i'd bring here to (the DP camp) and make him go through processing for emigration to the States. ” There was truth behind this humor. A resettlement officer once laid out the documents in a single case fde for entry to the United States: they stretched 17 yards. Wednesday, Sept. 28,1949 122 people left for Australia. Others are receiving their American visas, but nothing for us. I wonder if we’re in trouble because 1 tried to hide my ulcers. I like my mail carrier job here in the camp, but now that we’ve decided to leave, I don’t "'ant to wait any longer. Friday, Sept. 30,1949 This month I earned 482 killings delivering mail, and when you add in what I earned selling newspapers, it comes to 630 shillings. Last year I never earned that much when I was toiling vv'th a pickax on sewer construction. This year 1 spend ess time working and I don’t "mrk as hard. Sunday, Oct. 2, 1949 Although it was raining, I went to the post office, picked up the mail and delivered it in two hours. Tuesday, Oct. 4,1949 I put together a package for my sister Mici and brother Joze in Slovenia -things that I bought here, but are hard to get there, such as writing paper, soap, macaroni, matches, film, and clothes. I filled out immigration forms for the Cerar family from 8 to 11 p.m. i Thursday, Oct. 6, 1949 I received our third letter from our sponsor Brežic in America. We should have left some time ago, but there is still no visa from the consul. It looks like we will have to wait another 2-3 weeks. I’m worried that I may be developing gout, and that will affect our ability to leave. I wrote back to Brežic, and to our friend Karl. Sunday, Oct. 9,1949 Today was Election Day in Austria. There is a lot of interest in the outcome. I brought 57 newspapers to the camp and sold them all. I took Cilka and our 14-month-old-son Janko to the children’s theater. I think he prefers the merry-go-round. Monday, Oct. 10,1949 In yesterday’s elections, the People’s Party won fewer seats than before (77 vs. 85), while the Nazis won more (16 vs. 0). The People’s Party will have to work with the Nazis to be able to govern, unless the Nazis are disqualified. This is a disaster for the People’s Party. Wednesday, Oct. 12,1949 Cilka sewed leather for the shoemaker Copi today. I stayed in our room and took care of our son. Friday, Oct. 14, 1949 58 people left our camp for America, but no Slovenians among them. Cilka worked with the shoemaker until 6 p.m. I was angry that she came back so late, and she was offended that I was angry. (To Be Continued) Joe Petrich Plays Button Box Chromatic 1 Hour of Polkas & Waltzes Including... 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Jansa’s Slovene Democratic Party won the Oct. 3 general elections and wrested power from the center-left Liberal Democrats after 12 years. In his address to the lawmakers earlier Tuesday, Jansa promised to maintain the pro-Western course of this ex-Yugoslav country that joined the European Union and NATO in May, and made its economy more competitive abroad. Jansa, 46, is a tough and dynamic leader who rose to fame as a jailed dissident in the communist-run Yugoslavia and as defense minister during Slovenia’s 10-day war for independence in 1991. Jansa is expected to build a Cabinet including members of his partners - the People’s Party and the New Slovenia Party - and submit the proposed government to parliament next week for approval. If approved, his Cabinet would be Slovenia’s second center-right government, after one that sat for just six months in 2000. 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With the sudden change in the weather I am sure it took all of us by surprise and certainly hope we have a few more pleasant days whereby 1 can cover up all the patio furniture because before long the white flakes will be coming down. I noticed that the squirrels who come around to the feeders for their nuts are either expecting or they have been at the Nut Tray too often. I have two nut feeders for the squirrels and it is strange to see them at times for they actually crawl into the feeder with just their tails sticking out, eating like it was their last supper. Well, I guess it is time to get back to the Reserve Center. It was generally during the summer months, June or July when our units would go for their two weeks annual training at camp, and being that we had Transportation units, they went to Fort Eustis, Virginia. The military convoy will put out on a Friday and .get there late the next night and generally there were approximately a dozen vehicles in the military convoy. There was a lot of preparation beforehand, getting highway clearances for the convoy, procuring C-Rations for part of the convoy’s meals as well as meal tickets so they could eat at the various plazas along the turnpike. In a way I had to admire the Battalion Commander for it seems that whenever they were about to leave the convoy, he would always come down to the reserve center to see them off and would always bring his military uniform in his garment bag, run into the center and come out all dressed up in his sparkling uniform like he was the commander in chief. He and I had a good relationship even though he knew that I felt the men had a long ways to go to achieve their proper standards. As we were watching the convoy lining up, I said to him, “I’ll bet with you that those dummies did not even fill up the three hundred gallon water trailer.” - He said, “Come on, Mlakar, that makes you think that?” “Colonel, I know these kids; you can be rest assured they did not fill the trailer with water and perhaps half of them don’t even have water in their canteens.” “How are you so sure they did not put water in the trailer?” “Simple, they never came to me over the weekend for the hose or the key to open the faucet for the water on the side of the building.” The Colonel went over to the trailer and lifted up one of the covers to expose the faucets and as sure as God made green apples, no water came out. He was ticked off to say the least and would have held up the convoy until they filled it, but he realized that it would take too long to fill it with a garden hose. With every convoy going out they also had an officer, generally a Lieutenant, as the so-called “Convoy Commander” to insure that the entire convoy was leaving properly with one vehicle behind the other, generally a jeep as the lead vehicle. One of the things I had to insure was that gas was ordered prior, to be delivered to the center with 600 gallons of gasoline and 600 gallons of diesel transferred into the unit’s own gasoline tanker which was to be used along the way as the convoy proceeded to Fort Eustis, Virginia. I also always insured that they had one universal credit card to buy gasoline, only if the need occurred, but were to depend on our own gasoline tanker to fulfill their needs in going to camp, coming back, as well as fueling while there. Well, the convoy is all lined up, lights turned on and just about to take off when the Commander says, “Where the hell is the gas tanker? He should be the last vehicle in the convoy for possible refueling along the way.” One of the lads says, “Oh, he already took off some time ago, he was driving to Harrisburg, PA where he was going to stop at his grandmother’s house to pick up his uniforms that she was laundering for him.” I actually thought the Colonel was going to have a stroke, for he called the enlisted man every name in the book, some of which I cannot print here. He turns around and says, “Don’t any of you guys dare leave until I get back, I’m going to go after that screwball and drag him back here.” He turns to me and says, “Mlakar, can I use the Center Military Se- * ' < « • « 4 lit • T V 4 -doiq oV .:jo / tot Iwvtj?oi A '.'jnj qo* 3m»l dan since it goes faster than a jeep, and catch that ding-a-ling.” I said “Yes, but I want you to take the Convoy Commander with you to insure that you do not hurt the lad once you catch him.” I warned him that in spite of the fact that he was driving a military sedan and in full dress uniform, he should watch his speed for getting caught speeding and telling a police officer that you are chasing a Gasoline Tanker will just get you in hot water. Needless to say, they took off with the Army Sedan like a bat out of hell. I preached to the remaining convoy members asking where their mind was when they let that kid take off with the gasoline tanker. “Well,” they said, “his grandma had his uniform.” It seemed like an eternity before the commander and the gasoline tanker got back about an hour-and-a-half later. I recall when they were all lined up, the convoy commander again went up to the driver of the gasoline tanker and again forwamed the kid that under no circumstances would he get out of the line of the convoy saying he did not give a rat’s behind about his grandmother or his laundry. - In a way, I felt sorry for the kid seeing how mad the colonel was. Perhaps the reserve soldier felt his life was in danger and we were not even in combat. After they left and as we stood there seeing the last vehicle in the convoy disappear, the colonel said, “Mlakar, you can be rest assured that never, ever again will you ever see a water trailer leave without water or a gasoline tanker not following the convoy; that I promise you.” I tried to tell him that the person who he should have chewed out was the Convoy Commander, the Lieutenant because it was his responsibility to see that everything went smoothly. After they came back from their two weeks in Virginia they were telling me that the Gasoline Tanker driver had taken quite a lot of ribbing at camp, asking if Grandma had met the convoy to return his newly laundered uniforms. Have no fear, in the years ahead, they wised up and soon one could actually depend on them to get things done right. Well, I can’t close this column without a joke and once again I have to give credit to my brother Frankie Mlakar of Erie, PA for needless to say when I am most down, Frankie can always send me a joke to brighten my day. Here is hoping it will brighten your -uint teom A .nirf 'JJ ykist gnitea day as well. An older couple is lying ._ in bed one morning, having just awakened from a good night’s sleep. He takes her hand and she responds, “Don’t touch me.” He asks, “Why not?” She says “Because I’m dead.” The husband says, “What are you taking about? We’re both here and you’re talking to me.” She says, “No, I’m Yes, it’s that time of year when the days are getting shorter, the air feels a little more brisk and the leaves start turning gold and brown. It’s also the time of year when we are thinking of the upcoming holidays Thanksgiving and Christmas. Looking ahead to Christmas, we have scheduled our Christmas Party (members only) for Thursday, Dec. 9 at the Slovenian National Home. Doors open at 12 noon and dinner will be served at 1:00 p.m. A delicious dinner with all the Cold weather is here. We hope you have had the opportunity to walk through the Slovenian Cultural Garden sometime during this past year and enjoy its beauty. The SCGA is proud to inform you that we do not stop working for the winter. It is actually one of our most productive times of year. It will be no different this year. The board of the SCGA warmly invites all to our general meeting and election on Monday, Nov. 15 at 7:00 p.m. in St. Mary’s (Collinwood) school meeting you’re not dead. What in the world makes you think you’re dead? “Because I woke up this morning and nothing hurt.” What can I say, Thanks Frankie. I guess a lot of us wish we can get up in the morning with no aches. With that I close only to pray that the good Lord blesses and watches over all of you and makes your pains few and far between. trimmings will be prepared by Julie Zalar. 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SCENE 1 — Table set up under the direction of Stane Kuhar, his private crew of hardworking helpers (musical background, the clutter and clanking of tables and chairs being set up according to specifications.) Special Recognition Award to Director Stane and his crew members for a job well done. SCENE 2 - Table and Chair Wipe Up and Cover Up. - Award winning actresses Marge Batis, Mitzi Globokar and Carol Gomik were right on cue with their wipe-up cloth props in hand, giving the final touch to the table and chairs for the cover up that was to follow. Next - the Cover Up Scene. - It was heartwarming to see the famed retiree Western Actors Vince Globokar, Ed Arhar, Ray Yartz, Tony Baznik and Nick Ho-tajac, flitting the tablecloths in the air and topping the tables with such grace and timing. Special Awards to all f°r a job well done. The Set Up Scene. - The tools of the trade (dinnerware, silverware, Place mats, napkins and things) were then brought out, every item cleaned and scrutinized. This was the scene where all actors / actresses were put to the test l°r their performance under the scrupulous eye of Director Josie Perpar. Testing for performance Perfection were the follow-lrig> the well known stage ^ctress Renowned Costumer nnie Arhar, Famous Ballroom Dancer Daniella vsec, Designer Florence otujac, and visiting Stage Performers from Florida Gene Drobnič and her daughter nurse, Genie Robben. A job well done. Awards of Distinction Wl 1 be given at the next Meeting of directors. Meanwhile behind the scenes, backstage, recognized for their performances Ijbove and beyond the call of uty, Master in the art of getting equipment ready for ^ the one and only Vera F°r Culinary Arts and 2a[^0rmance meet •hilie ar> Marinka Ovsenik, ary Lunder, and specialty e\v. Special Thanks to all rwu°U' Without you we are 10thmg. in his field, recognition goes to Bob Mills, our Technical advisor. Stage Designer, Director Dan Reiger performance admired and acknowledged. Special thanks to all for a great performance on Saturday. .. and the show goes on. Sunday, Oct. 31 A sunny, warm day with a soft wind encircling the fallen leaves, just perfect for the Honoree Day observance. It was close to High Noon, the honorees, families, friends, and former Alumni filed into the beautiful St. Vitus Church. In the back of the church, flowers were being pinned onto the Honorees and family members. Long time friends greeted one another, then scurried to their places. It was time for the Main Performance. Then the tinkle of the bell... announcing it was Show Time. The strain of the organ pealed out the melody of the very lovely Marian Hymn, Salve Regina, the Processional, with celebrants Most Rev. Bishop A. Edward Pevec, Fathers Joseph Boznar, and Victor Cimperman. The entourage brought the congregation to their feet. Mass had begun. What a wonderful tribute, what memories, to be sitting in the church where we spent our youth. Many thoughts were triggered. The choir under the direction of Honoree John Srsen gave forth with English and Slovenian hymns. One that really swelled the eyes with memorable tears was Lepa Si Lepa Si, and there were many others, simply lovely. Thanks for the memories, John. The Lectors were Tom Srsen, well known brother of John, and Christine Ami-goni, the very lovely daughter of Honoree Albert R. Amigoni. After a very meaningful, touching sermon by our dear Bishop Pevec, the gifts were taken up by the following family members, Margaret Amigoni, Angela Amigoni, Edward Pike, Deanne Pike, Antonia Srsen, and John Srsen (Jr.). The Mass ended with the Bishop’s blessing and the recessional while the choir and congregation sang out the resounding hymn of praise, “Holy God We Praise Thy Name.” With that, we all left the church and headed for the auditorium. The Induction There it was, in all its refurbished, yptfitfludina fa- sneci, outstanding the fh® scenes in beauty, a sports auditorium technical field and tops transformed into a work of Left to right, honorees John Srsen, Ed Pike (for his brother, Rev. Francis Pike), and A1 Amigoni. (Photo by TONY GRDINA) art. Tables were dressed in all their finery with the theme of blue and gold. Each table was adorned with a lovely Gold Angel center-piece (donated by V. Pres. Josie Perpar) and later given to a lucky person who just happened to be sitting in the right place at the right time. Master of Ceremonies was the renowned Radio Personality Tony Petkovšek. He introduced Treasurer Ray Gobec who led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance, and as in other years, Agnes Koporc led everyone in the song “God Bless America.” Most Rev. Bishop Pevec gave the invocation whereupon dinner was served by Julie Zalar’s able crew. Special thanks to all. It was truly delicious. President Dan Reiger gave the Welcoming Address followed by Personal Greetings by our dear pastor, Rev. Joseph P. Boznar. A Testimonial was given by Tony Petkovšek followed by the introduction of the Honorees, John F. Srsen, Albert R. Amigoni, and Father Francis Paik. All were inducted into the St. Vitus Hall of Fame with the tap of the gavel of President Dan Reiger. Each inductee gave a response. John Srsen told of his family, his long love for music, how his ‘hobby’ later became his second profession, a profession that fulfills his love of directing choirs. He also gives to others in many wonderful ways. Thank you John for bringing music into the lives of so many. It is a wonderful gift. Albert Amigoni told of his student days at St. Vitus. He took all of us back in time. His days of being an altar boy, of having to get up early to serve Mass, being a student guard, and what it meant to him. A most interesting talk. I am sure that Fr. Paik was smiling down when Bishop Pevec spoke on his behalf. A wonderful, deserving person. Now at rest, gone but not forgotten. A gift of $1,000 for scholarships was donated to the St. Vitus Alumni by 2003 Honoree Ed Pike in memory of his brother. Rev. Francis Paik. It is a most welcome and appreciated gift. The Alumni was also very fortunate to be given a check in the amount of $2,000 for four $500 scholarships to be given over two years from The Frances and Jane S. Lausche Foundation presented by Madeline and Jim Debevec. Special thanks not only from us, but from future recipients. Special ‘hvala lepa’ to our esteemed photographer Tony Grdina who always does an excellent job. Two of the former Presidents were present, Joseph Zelle, Class of 1926, a former honoree, and Dorothy Stanonik, Class of 1935. Special thanks to Frances Nemanich, former Honoree, who came out of the Mt. St. Joseph Nursing Home to be present. It was great seeing her. She is 93 and still going strong. Of course, her wonderful daughter Barbara Za-harewicz brought Fran there. Our usual thanks, Barb. Deeply missed was Albina Pozelnik who had just come home from a month stay at University Hospital. Sick as she was, she still donated the after dinner chocolates. Our prayers for your return to good health are with you. You are missed. Special thanks and recognition to Treasurer Ray Gobec. His job is truly a “difficult one” — reservations. You will have a special place in heaven. It is reserved for you. No problems ‘up there.’ Well, the Party is Over. But not for the committee. It is cleanup time. Special thanks to all who ‘hung around’ for the finale. Special thanks to Stan Batis who was appointed to lug up (2 flights of stairs) to the storage room, all the heavy boxes of dinnerware. You name it, he did it, along with Dan Reiger. Also thanks to everyone and anyone who helped in nay way. You are our honorees. Prav lepa hvala. Excuse me while I turn off the lights, (click.). The doors are locked. Maybe next year again. Who knows? See you then? I truly hope so. Wine Tasting In the spirit of St. Martin, there will be a wine tasting party on Friday, Nov. 19 at 7:30 p.m. in the St. Mary’s (Holmes Ave.) Parish Hall Lausche Atrium. To be enjoyed are at least 12 varieties of both white and red wines along with hors’ d’oeuvres. Cost is $30. For reservations call Arlene Mole at (216) 481-3931 or St. Mary’s Rectory (216) 761-7740. Space is limited. It's Cool To Be Slovenian! Stlmburys Accounting Accounting & Income Thx Services 496 E. 200th St.. 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Mr. Babuder draws inspiration from a wide array of musical experiences. As an accomplished bassoonist, he has performed with the Cleveland Youth Orchestra, the Cleveland Orchestra bassoon section, the Florida Philharmonic, the Key West Symphony, and the Aspen Festival Orchestra. He is currently Bassoonist for the Florida Grand Opera. As a pianist Mr. Babuder has toured the world, performing with established artists. Working with Royal Caribbean and Carnival Cruise Lines, he has shared the stage with Ben Vereen, Peter Noone (Herman’s Herits), Comedian George Wallace, and Las Vegas headliner Clint Holmes, among others. His melodies and rhythms have been influenced by jazz and Latin music of South Florida and the Caribbean Islands. As a conductor and clinician in Sacred Music, Babuder currently performs and conducts the St. Louis Catholic Church in Miami. 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He is an avid reader, travels, and is a snow ski enthusiast. His grandparents are the late Ivanka and Joze Kete of Cleveland. His parents are Theresa and Jerry Babuder of Mentor, Ohio. Congratulations to all! Country Dinner at Pristava Before winter truly sets in, let us gather at Slovenska Pristava in Harpersfield, Ohio one more time for a delicious authentic country-style dinner. The experienced Pristava cooks will be offering žganci (buckwheat mush), sauerkraut, meat, sweets, and accompaniments. Vampi (tripe) will also be available. This event will take place on Saturday, Nov. 20th with dinner being served at 5 p.m. Tickets are $10. For reservations call Breda Ribic at 440-943-0621. Ansambel stari Preijatelji will play for free to raise funds for the new hall. 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Save 30% off list price by placing the code HOME into the “Discount Coupon" at checkout. www. scalahousepress. com Same business day shipping on all Web site orders. PO Box 17964 / Seattle, WA / 206-706-.HS39 Coming Events... Friday, Nov. 12 Dance at West Park Slovenian Hall, 4583 W. 130 St., Cleveland (216) 941-3224, from 7:30 - 11:30 p.m., featuring Wayne Tomšič. Saturday, Nov. 13 Belokranjski Klub Martinovanje dinner-dance at Slovenian National Home, Cleveland. Stan Mejac orchestra. Tickets call (440) 729-3427 or 216 481-3308. Sunday, Nov. 14 Slovenian-American National Art Guild holds an Art and Craft Show at Slovenian Society Home, lower hall, 20713 Recher Ave., Euclid from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14 Fantje na Vasi in concert with special guest performance by St. Ignatius High School chorus at 6 p.m. in St. Mary’s Church, 15519 Holmes Ave., Cleveland. Free will offering benefit church’s building fund. Sunday, Nov. 14 Slovenian Junior Chorus of Youth Circle 2 SNPJ Centennial Concert, 3 p.m. at Slovenian Society Home, 20713 Recher Ave., Euclid. Tickets $7.00 at door or Polka Hall of Fame. Friday, Nov. 19 Dance at West Park Slovenian Hall, 4583 W. 130 St., Cleveland (216) 941-3224, from 7:30 - 11:30 p.m., featuring Fred Ziwich. Saturday, Nov. 20 Glasbena Matica Singing Society annual concert, food, beverages and dancing. Special appearance by the Slovenian Junior Chorus, at Slovenian Home, St. Clair. Doors open 5:30, concert at 7 p.m. Tickets $10. Call Dan Hrvatin, president, at (440) 944-1243. Saturday, Nov. 20 Martinovanje (Saint Martin Day Festival) at Holy Cross Church, 750 Tahmore Dr., Fairfield, Connecticut. 4:30 Polka Mass, followed by 6:00 Grand Buffet and dancing. Music by The Polka Quads. Tickets $20. Call (203) 372-4595 to reserve table. Saturday, Nov. 20 Comedy Night at Collin-wood Slovenian Home, 15810 Holmes Ave., Cleveland. Headlining Brian Hoffman, featuring Hector Rezzano, host Morey Cohen. Donation $10, includes 2 cocktails. Doors open 7 p.m., show begins at 8:00 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20 Country style dinner at Slovenska Pristava at 5 p.m. Tickets $10 call 440-943-0621. Ansambel stari Preijatelji will play for the fundraiser for the new hall. Wednesday, Nov. 24 Jam Session Slovenian National Home, Kenik • ".’ili’ittiLT1! • Room, 6417 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland. Doors open 7 p.m. $3.00 entrance fee. Musicians welcome. Thursday and Friday, Nov. 25,26 40,h Thanksgiving Polka Party at Cleveland Mariott Hotel, 127 Public Sq. Featuring 21 polka bands. Tickets $12 advance, $15 at door. Call Kollander Travel for hotel reservations (800) 800-5981. Saturday, Nov. 27 Cleveland Style Polka Hall of Fame Awards Show XVII, 2 p.m. at Euclid High Auditorium, 711 E. 222 St. Advance $12, at door: $15. Sunday, Nov. 28 Friends of Slovenian National Home Holiday Brunch, 6417 St. Clair Ave. (216) 361-5115. Serving 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Members $10; non-members $14. Children under 12 -$4.00. Friday, Dec. 3 Dance at West Park Slovenian Hall, 4583 W. 130 St., Cleveland (216) 941-3224, from 7:30 - 11:30 p.m., featuring Ray Polantz. Friday, Dec. 3 Evening with Bishop, sponsored by the Slovenian American Heritage Foundation, 7 p.m. in Center for Pastoral Leadership (Borromeo Seminary), 28700 Euclid Ave. Sunday, Dec. 5 Newburgh Slovenian Home, E. 80th St., brunch with Santa 11-2 p.m. Adults $8.00, children under 10 $4.00. Attend Mass at St. Lawrence Church, then walk to the Nash. Sunday, Dec. 5 St. Nicholas visits St. Vitus Slovenian School children, 3 p.m. in parish auditorium. Friday, Dec. 10 Dance at West Park Slovenian Hall, 4583 W. 130 St., Cleveland (216) 941-3224, from 7:30 - 11:30 p.m., featuring Joey Tom-sick. Wednesday, Dec. 15 Birthday Party for Slovenian National Home, St. Clair, and Eddie Kenik. Doors open 6 p.m. Dancing 7 to 11 p.m. Music by Jeff Pecon. Program 9 p.m. $8 pp. (216)361-5115. Friday, Dec. 31 New Year’s Eve Dinner-Dance in St. Mary’s new parish hall, featuring Ensemble Veseli Godci. For reservations call 440-537-1941. Saturday, April 23 St. Vitus Slovenian School perform play “Žogica Nogica” in honor of Mother’s Day in parish auditorium. Sunday, July 24 St. Vitus Slovenian School annual Summer Picnic at Slovenska Pristava. Death Notices ANN M. WINTER Ann M. Winter (nee Baron), age 85; devoted wife of the late Louis J.; loving mother of Dorothy Ann and Alyce (John) Germovsek; dear sister of Olga (John) Britvic, Frank (Joann) and John (Barbara) (all deceased); aunt of Bette, Joan, Carol and Laurie; great aunt of Brandon. Ann belonged to Slovenian Women’s Union Branch 50 and Waterloo Pensioners. Friends were received at Zele Funeral Home, 452 E. 152 St., Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. where services were held Monday, Nov. 8 at 9:15 a-m. and at St. Mary’s Church (Holmes Ave.) at 10 a.m. Interment All Souls Cemetery. Family requests donations in her memory to the Hospice of the Western Reserve, 300 East 185 St., Cleveland, OH 44119. JOSEPH P. BIZYAK Joseph P. Bizyak, 91, of Claridon Township, Ohio Passed away Monday even-Nov. 1, 2004 at Briar Hill Health Care Residence ‘n Middlefield, OH. Mr. Bizyak was bom on ^ne 29, 1913 in Slovenia, me son of Joseph and Ame-la (Kolp) Bizyak. Mr. Bizyak was a car-Penter at Zimperman Con-struction. He belonged to St. Lucy’s atholic Church in Middle-*eld; Was a member of the . °me Guard (Domobranci) ^ Slovenia, and belonged to 169^ ^ ^oseP^ Hodge No. He is survived by his wife nna; two daughters Marga-^ (George) Švajger of Munson and ' Emily (Bart) ackburn of Munson; one cousin Frank (Julia) Barbie 0 Florida; and five grand-children. He was preceded in death y his parents and sister Anna Barbie. Mass of Christian Burial '°ok place at 10:30 a.m. on p^ay, Nov. 5 at St. Lucy’s atholic Church in Middle- offi^' ^eV’ Horkley, Mr. Bizyak was buried in cstern Reserve Memorial shij-fenS *n Chester Town- Visitation was on Thurs- C u’j ^0V' ^ at RussoH 0 een Rule Funeral Serv-e ln Middlefield, OH. ANN FEMEC Ann Femec (nee Elovar), loving wife of John (deceased); sister of Lillian Godec and John (both deceased); dear aunt of many relatives and friends. Mass of Christian burial at St. Mary’s Church (Collinwood) on Saturday, Nov. 6. Interment All Souls Cemetery. Arrangements handled by Zele Funeral Home, 452 E. 152 St., Cleveland. In Memory Thanks to Mildred Rin-genbach of Mentor, OH who renewed her subscription and added a $27.00 donation in memory of her husband, Al. She says, “I think the American Home is the best paper. I get all the news and read it from cover to cover. Since I don’t go out much, it keeps me informed.” Donation Thanks to Jan Beljan of Palm Beach Gardens, FL who renewed her subscription and added a $65.00 donation. She writes, “Thanks for such interesting articles.” In Loving Memory »“’•Ki.. I 't ............. -N launns toed l! ' ‘I i :l*novol katera darovalcu. bo tudi potrdila^ prejem in ga vrnila in n ra®' Ukleti, hvala Vama za odvzem velike skrbi °8 naj Vaju blagoslovi s svojim blagoslovom! Marica Lavriša A ^°n^l Melodies from Beautiful Slovenia Slovenian Radio Family EDMEJAC ft DC Program Director WCSB 89.3 FM RADIO HOURS: Sunday 9-10 am Wednesday 6-7 pm 2405 Somrack Drive Willoughby Hills, OH 44094 440-953-1709 TEl/TM web: www.wcsb.org Bližajoča se stoletnica fare Sv. Trojice v Dragi bralci Ameriške domovine! Pišem vam v zvezi z bližajočim se praznovanjem stoletnice fare Sv. Trojice v Indianapolisu, Indiana. Slovenska katoliška fara Sv. Trojice bo stara sto let leta 2005. Kot sopredsednik odbora za praznovanje stoletnice, pišem te vrstice, da vas seznanim z našo faro in njeno zgodovino. Obenem vas prijazno naprošam, če bi nam morda utegnili priskočiti na pomoč pri obnovi te cerkve. Naša fara je bila ustanovljena * na pogorišču skaljenih odnosov z irsko faro sv. Antona, locirano nedaleč od naše današnje lokacije na precej zahodnem robu Indianapolisa. Slovenski izseljenci so sprva obiskovali cerkev sv. Antona, a trde besede s prižnice in kamenje, ki so ga vanje lučali irski farani, so jih navedli na misel, da bi jim bilo bolje, če bi šli na svoje, tj. če bi zgradili svojo cerkev. Cerkev Sv. Trojice je bila grajena kakšne štiri ulice stran. Nad portalom vklesan napis: “Slo-venska rimokatoliška cerkev Sv. Trojice”, jasno kaže, da gre za slovensko cerkev. S pomočjo predhodno ustanovljenega društva sv. Alojzija KSKJ, je bil leta 1906 položen temeljni Indianapolisu kamen in cerkev je bila z veliko žrtvovanja dograjena naslednje leto. Od ustanovitve se je fara zelo povečala, njeno članstvo pa je bilo največje v poznih 50-ih letih. V naši zgodovini je trden boj za obstanek s premagovanjem številnih izzivov. V zgodnih 30-ih letih so slovenske frančiškane nadomestili škofijski duhovniki, v 40-ih letih pa so fari v nazivu odvzeli narodnostni status. S tem je fara postala področna. Oboje je negativno vplivalo na slovenske farane in na našo skupnost ter pospešilo asimilacijo in razseljeva-nje naših ljudi. Več kot štirideset let je bilo prepovedano govoriti ali prepevati slovensko, razen ko smo imeli srečo, da smo imeli gostujočega slovenskega duhovnika za misijon. Tak je bil položaj v naši lastni fari, čeprav je bila slovenščina večini faranov prvi jezik. Slovensko petje se je vrnilo v cerkev - večinoma za praznike - šele po drugem vatikanskem koncilu v začetku 70-ih let, ko je velik del izseljenske generacije že preminil. Ta tradicija se pa nadaljuje še danes. Ko so v poznih 60-ih in zgodnjih 70-ih letih v soseščini naše cerkve V BLAG IN NEPOZABEN SPOMIN OB OBLETNICAH NAŠIH STARŠEV MAMA IVANKA OČE JOŽE kete kete Umrla 11-14-2000 Umrl 12-13-1992 “Vsi bomo enkrat zaspali, V miru počivali vsi. Delo za vselej končali, V hišo Očetovo šli.” Žalujoči: Otroci - Peter (Karen) Kete, Zinka (Jerry) Babuder, Marija (Brian) Hamlin, Florian (Ann) Kete, Frank Kete Ivanka Kete: sestra Marija Novak, Rovte, Slovenija Jože Kete: sestri Lojzka Kete in Ivanka Črnigoj ter brat Cveto Kete iz Ajdovščine, Slovenija in ostalo sorodstvo zgradili subvencionirana stanovanja, se je dotedanji “vaški” značaj naše skupnosti začel razkrajati in večina slovenskih družin se je preselila dalje na zahod. Danes je zadnji ostanek nekdaj cvetoče slovenske skupnosti naša cerkev in bližnji Slovenski narodni dom. Farani se sedaj vozijo od drugod k maši in na farne prireditve. Čeprav je fara že skoraj šestdeset let področna, so Slovenci še vedno njena hrbtenica in njeni najzvestejši podporniki. Ena od akcij, o katerih je pred leti pisala tudi Ameriška domovina, je peka potic članic Oltarnega društva naše župnije. Že več kot trideset let se naše faranke (Slovenke in nekatere, ki niso slovenskega rodu) zbirajo in pečejo po 48 in več potic na teden. Ta dejavnost prinaša skoraj 16.000 dolarjev letno za kritje farnih stroškov. To se nadaljuje tudi danes in je še posebnega pomena ob sedanjih stalno naraščajočih stroških za vzdrževanje že precej starih poslopij. Naša fara je zavezana prihodnosti in naš odbor vneto zbira sredstva za delo, ki ga načrtujemo za stoletnico. Nam bi pa bila dobrodošla pomoč. Kaj načrtujemo? Sredstva zbiramo za pleskanje notranjosti cerkve, zunanji omet in za nove talne obloge. Večino tega dela smo zadnjič opravili pred petindvajsetimi leti, za 75. obletnico. Finančne stiske niso v cerkvi Sv. Trojice nič novega, saj je bilo za denar vedno težko. Nikoli nismo bili bogata fara, a cerkev ostaja odprta in naši farani neomajni. Z veseljem poročamo, da smo za načrtovano vzdrževanje zbrali že 40.000 dolarjev. Mnogi od vas ste se že kdaj ustavili v Indianapolisu, morda v zvezi s kakšno prireditvijo KSKJ. Upamo, da vam je obisk ostal v lepem spominu. Seveda vas večina podpira lastne fare, ki so vsaj nekatere v podobnem položaju kot je naša. Obračamo se na lastno skupnost in farane in tu bomo zbrali večino sredstev. Upamo pa, da bo uspešen tudi poziv širši skupnosti slovenskih Američanov. (dafje na str. 13) Ob 45-letnici smrti škofa dr. Gregorija Rožmana (NADALJEVANJE s str. 11) steh za vse, verne in neverne, med drugim tudi za na smrt obsojenega komunista Toneta Tomšiča. Nastale so vaške straže, nato Slovensko domobranstvo. Škof in Cerkev pri tem nista imela nobenega opravka, OF ju je kljub temu javno obdolžila in nato obtožila za njihovo organiziranje. Škofu dr. Gregoriju Rožmanu so očitali sodelovanje z Italijani in Nemci. Kdor je bil voljan pošteno in nepristransko presojati tedanje razmere, je lahko dognal, da je škof sodeloval z zasedbenimi oblastmi le, kolikor je bilo nujno potrebno in v skladu z mednarodnim pravom. Tisti, ki so pokojnega škofa poznali, poznali njegovo delo pred vojno, med vojno in po njej v begunstvu, lahko pričamo o njegovi slovenski narodni zavednosti, o iskrenosti, poštenosti in popolni predanosti Cerkvi in slovenskemu narodu. Učil je svaril je, kot je bil kot duhovnik in škof dolžan storiti! Komunistične oblasti so pokojnega škofa dr. Gregorija Rožmana leta 1946 v odsotnosti obsodile zaradi “sodelovanja z okupatorjem in zaradi zlorabljanja Cerkve v borbi proti OF in NOV” na 18 let zapora. Po osamosvojitvi Slovenije je bil vložen priziv proti neutemeljeni obsodbi vojaškega sodišče. Pravno trdno podprt priziv je sodišče letos znova zavrnilo. Škof dr. Gregorij Rožman je predano služil Cerkvi in slovenskemu narodu, v težkih časih in hudih razmerah je varo-val in reševal, kolikor in kjerkoli je mogel. Svojo škofijo in Slovenijo je maja 1945 zapustil na nujno povabilo salzburškega nadškofa. Ko je spoznal položaj, Je zahte- val od voznika svojega avtomobila duhovnika Nandeta Babnika, da ga pelje nazaj v Ljubljano, čemur pa se je ta spretno izognil. V Vatikanu so odhod škofa dr. Gregorija Rožmana iz njegove škofij6 neugodno sprejeli. Šele ko je kanonik Kraljič papežu Piju XII. osebno obrazložil razmere v Sloveniji med vojno in ob njenem koncu, je ta ško-fa-begunca dr. Gregorija Rožmana sprejel in ga pustil uradno na čelu ljubljanske škofije do njegove smrti. O Truplo pokojnega škofa dr. Gregorija Rožmana počiva na frančiškanskem pokopališču v Lemontu. Pobude vernih rojakov, da bi škofovo truplo prepeljali in položili k večnemu počitku v Ljubljani, so doslej ostale neizpolnjene. Upajmo, da bo v času nove demokratske vlade v Sloveniji uspelo novemu nadškofu in metropolitu ljubljanskemu Alojzu Uranu doseči, da se bo škof dr. Gregorij Rožman “vrnil domov”. V. F- I PrijatePs Pharmacy** St. Clair & E. 68 St. 361-4212 IZDAJAMO TUDI ZDRAVILA ZA RAČUN POMOČI DRŽAVE OHIO - AID FOR THE AGED PRESCIPTIONS fa, tt* Listen to SLOVENIAN ^ HOUR On 50,000 Watt WCPN Cleveland Public Radio ;~U Tony Ovsenik 440-944-2538 BRICKMAN & SONS FUNERALHOME 21900 Euclid Ave. (216)481-5277 ' Between Chardon Rd. & E. 222 St. in Euclid, Ohio FRANCE ŠEGA — Osebno pričevanje... - ŠKOF GREGORIJ ROŽMAN Napis “Naš Tito” na Sabotinu naj se spomeniško zaščiti! CLEVELAND, O. - Dne 16. novembra - prihodnji torek - bo že 45 let, ko Je naš nebeški Oče pokli-cal v našo večno domovino svojega zvestega služabnika škofa Gregorija Rožmana. Da sem se odločil za to pisanje je več razlogov; eden teh je, da sem imel čast in srečo spoznati od blizu tega plemenitega in Srčno dobrega škofa ljubljanskega. To je bilo več kot dve leti v Celovcu, kJer je bil škof interni-ran, in pozneje v ZDA. Prvič sem srečal škofa Gregorija kot 9 leten 0trok, ko mi je podelil Zakrament sv. birme. Ne ki si mogel misliti, da Se bova na najini življenj- ski poti pogosto srečavala. Sposoben nisem in tu-dl ni potrebe, da bi se P°globljeno spuščal v opis življenja škofa dr. Gregorja. ker je to veliko de-fe izredno dobro opravil dr. Jakob Kolarič v treh ^njigah, ki skupaj vsebujmo 1826 strani ter 92 sirani dokumentov. Za to tooramo biti vsi verni Slovenci dr. Kolariču glo-oko hvaležni. Za pravo Podobo škofa Rožmana irria to trilogijo neizmer-n° vrednost kot doku-toent za slovenski narod Za najbolj tragično dobo v slovenski zgodovini. ^oji spomini so na o-®ebna srečanja s člove-0lh izredne dobrote, po-Polnoma predan kot Je- Obnova cerkve Sv. Trojice v Indianapolisu (Nadaljevanje s str. 12) f P°samezniki, društva, ^ ali podjetja, ki bi ek Prispevati v ta na-en, naj prispevke poš-eJo na naslov: Holy Trinity Centennial FUnd 2618 W. St. Clair St. Indianapolis, IN 46222 H11’ vaši soroaki v India- rad°liSU’ Smo vam za ho 0^arnost in velikoduš-v^St izredno hvaležni in k ^ kličemo: “Stokrat k°glonaj!” Paul Barbarich Sopredsednk sklada za ,, Snovanje stoletnice fare ....-Svete - Trojice •• .... *«-» » 1Z'‘ '• i> w.<;>1 .i.<; Mednarodna podiplomska šola Ljubljana - Pretejku petek so na inštitutu Jožef Stefan slovesno začeli “organizirano šolsko leto” na Mednarodni podiplomski šoli (MPŠ) Jožefa Stefana. Dekan MPŠ je •< v'"’/'- 'v '.o NALOŽBE V TUJINI (NADALJEVANJE s str. 14) Podatki kažejo, da se v zadnjih treh letih slovenske neposredne naložbe v tujino iz izrazito proivzvodnih usmerjajo tudi v storitvene dejavnosti. M. J- Delo fax, 5. nov. 2004 velikim deležem znanja”. Indekse je dobilo 62 na novo vpisanih študentov. Tretjina jih prihaja iz gospodarstva, tretjina iz akademske sfere in so pred nedavnim diplomirali, tretjina pa je tujcev, predvsem iz jugovzhodne Evrope pa tudi iz Francije, Izraela in Švedske. Poleg naravoslovnega in tehniškega znanja, primerljivega s tistim iz znanih evropskih in ame- I riških univerz, želijo dati študentom še menedžersko in pravno znanje. Vsak dobi mentorja. Če prihaja iz gospodarstva, pa še “industrijskega mentorja”. Raziskovalni temelj šole je inštitut Jožef Stefan, ki združuje več kot 300 doktorjev znanosti. V okviru inštituta dela tudi več kot 100 habilitiranih profesorjev, dobra tretjina predavateljev pa Prl' haja iz tujih univerz iz Evrope, ZDA in Japonske (med njimi so trije nobelovci). Pogodbe o sodelovanj0 so sklenjeni s 26 evropskimi in drugimi inštitut* in univerzami. T. t7-Delo fax, 6. nov. 2004 Voščila sen. 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