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SNPJ Fraternal Sympathies ...................... 8

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Helper, Utah, Lodge 689Lodge 689 welcomes Sophie Grace Jewkes as its newest member. Sophie is the daugh-ter of Jeremy (689) and Tara Jewkes; sister of Josie and Olivia Jewkes (689); and granddaughter of Billy and Barbara (689) Jewkes, and Jack and Carol Bonaquisto. We welcome Sophie to SNPJ and extend best wishes to her family.

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CLEVELAND — The CAL Sweetheart Doubles bowling tournament will be held Saturday, Feb. 23, at Wickliffe Lanes, 30315 Euclid Ave. in Wickliffe, Ohio, near Normandy Party Center. Bowling begins at 1:30 p.m., but please arrive early for check-in. To enter, contact Linda Gorjup by calling (216) 650-1279 or (440) 853-8776, or e-mailing lmg1020@roadrunner.com. Please have your team members’ names, phone numbers and last year’s averages ready.

LINDA GORJUP (158) CAL Treasurer

Registration open forCAL Sweetheart Doubles

WEST ALLIS, Wis. — The next Lodge 686 meeting will be held Friday, Feb. 15, beginning at 7 p.m. in the basement meet-ing room of the Bevsek-Verbick Funeral Home, 10210 W. Lincoln Ave. in West Allis. If you have any questions, contact me by phone at (414) 543-4429 or by e-mailing cak923@gmail.com.

CHARLES KASSECKERTLodge 686 Secretary/Treasurer

Lodge 686 has plans for a Feb. 15 meeting date

IMPERIAL, Pa. — The members of Imperial Lodge 106 are collecting non-perishable food items for donation to the West Allegheny Food Pantry. All donations may be dropped off in the Lodge 106 clubroom during regular business hours.

KEVIN RICHARDSLodge 106

Lodge 106 in search of food drive donations

CLEVELAND — During their annual meeting, the members of Lodge 142 elect-ed Bro. Chris Bacnik as Lodge secretary for 2013. All Lodge 142 correspondence should now be addressed to Chris Bacnik, 617 York St., Fairport Harbor, OH 44077.

SOPHIE MATUCH Lodge 142 Treasurer

New secretary elected for Cleveland Lodge 142

by JEANNETTE HUMPHREYLodge 603

SAMSULA, Fla. — The SNPJ Florida Days festi-val will arrive at Lodge 603 March 1-3. Lodge 603 is located at 421 North Samsula Dr. in beautiful downtown Samsula. Chairperson Ruth Benedict is looking forward to seeing you at our celebration, and she has a fun-filled weekend planned for all our guests!

The fun starts Friday, March 1. The music of Bob Turcola’s orchestra will entertain from 4 to 8 p.m., and our own Ron Luznar will be the guest musician. Friday admission is $5. Food and drink will be avail-able for purchase, with Pauline Lockwood heading up the kitchen. You know what a good cook she is!

Heat up your winter at Florida SNPJ Days

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DIANA HEILMAN, PAULETTE SMITHMEYER and RHONDA TESAURO are ready to make apple strudel again this year for Florida SNPJ Days, hosted by Samsula Lodge 603.

by MARION VOLPELodge 564 Secretary/Treasurer

DETROIT — Youth Circle 29 hosted a Christmas celebration Dec. 15, 2012. As is our tradition, we incorporated the Christmas party with the SNPJ Family Twosome Bowling Tournament, and as always, it was an enjoyable activity for both the children and adults.

This year we switched bowling alleys and held our party at 5 Star Lanes in Sterling Heights, Mich. We were provided a party room with a Christmas tree, which was right next to where

Youth Circle 29 holidays carry members into the New Year

57th Miss SNPJ Pageant a highlight

of this year’s Slovenefest weekend

by KEVIN RICHARDSSNPJ Fraternal Director

IMPERIAL, Pa. — The SNPJ Fraternal De-partment is pleased to officially open the 2013 Miss SNPJ Pageant for contestant entries.

I extend an invitation to all eligible SNPJ young ladies to become part of our Society’s history and enter this year’s Miss SNPJ Pageant. Contestants must be single females between

the ages of 17 and 25 by Dec. 31, 2013, and an SNPJ member for at least three months at the time of the pageant.

A brochure that includes an entry form will be mailed out to all female members between the ages of 17 and 25. Of course, you can always find an entry form on the Miss SNPJ Pageant page of our website, www.snpj.org.

The pageant will be held July 12-14 at the SNPJ Recreation Center; these dates coincide with the 32nd Slovenefest.

The young woman who is crowned Miss SNPJ 2014 will win a $2,000 scholarship award, and an official crown, banner and trophy. Miss

SEE MISS SNPJ PAGEANTON PAGE 2

The countdown starts to the crowning of Miss SNPJ 2014

Photo by Greg Hines.

The 2012 Miss SNPJ Pageant field [standing, left to right] NICOLE WRIGHT (6), LAUREN KRZISNIK (518), Miss Talent 2013 EMILY HOGAN (6), Miss Activity 2013 AMY VOGRIG (138), Miss SNPJ 2013 KRISTEN CUSHMAN (138), Miss SNPJ 2012 DANIELLE BRAND (6), Miss Fraternalism 2013 AMANDA COUCH (715), COURTNEY McCOURT (113) and SYDNEY BATTERSBY (603) along with the 2012 Miss SNPJ Pageant Committee [kneeling, left to right] Miss SNPJ 2001 KANDACE KOCJAN (643), SNPJ Fraternal Director KEVIN RICHARDS and Miss SNPJ 2004 COURTNEY PABIAN (138).

by MELISSA CONSTANTLodge 6

SYGAN, Pa. — It’s February, and love, the Super Bowl and bowling are in the air here at SNPJ Lodge 6!

February is a month for bowling at the Sygan SNPJ Lanes, and we’re starting the month off with the King of the Hill Bowling Tournament Friday, Feb. 8, at 9:30 p.m. Lodge 6 member Butch Krek has been crowned King of the Hill two months in a row, and we cannot wait to see if someone can knock him off his throne.

We’ll follow our King of the Hill tournament with the SNPJ Winter Classic Bowling Tourna-ment the weekend of Feb. 15-17 at the Lodge 6 and Lodge 138 lanes. The Winter Classic offers a great weekend to spend with members from across the region, and includes not only bowling, but music, dancing, darts and a little friendly competition as well.

Sygan Lodge 6 will welcome Outlaw Karaoke on Friday, Feb. 15, from 9 p.m. until 1 a.m. in our downstairs bar to kick-off the Winter Classic Bowling Tournament weekend, so come out for a great time with good friends.

Will you be the first bowler to throw a 300 game on the new lanes at Lodge 6? We still have a $500 cash prize for the first 300 game bowled on our new lanes. The $500 cash prize will be awarded to the first person to bowl a 300 game on our new lanes during regular league bowling or in tournament play. Lodge 6 and SASC are sponsoring this $500 cash award.

Please keep in mind that a 300 game bowled during a no-tap league, no-tap tournament or during any other non-regular bowling game will not be valid for any reason. The final de-termination will be made by the SASC Athletic Committee and the bowling manager.

Sygan Lodge 6 also offers open bowling on Tuesdays starting at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $3 per game and, yes, we do have shoe rentals for a nominal fee. If you have any questions about open bowling, please phone (412) 221-9862.

If you’re looking for a nice way to spend

Sygan Lodge 6 readies for a busy month of bowling action

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we were all bowling. It was quite lovely. We had 11 children and 15 adults in atten-

dance, and everyone bowled three games then went into the party room for unlimited pizza and pop. Youth Circle 29 paid for all bowling expenses and for the childrens’ food, while

The newest Youth Circle 29 member, JAMES ANDERSON, made it to the holiday party accompanied by his sister, Holly.

SEE CIRCLE 29 HOLIDAYON PAGE 2

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Up-and-Coming...A look at events planned by the Slovene National Benefit Society• FEB. 7 ........Midway, Pa., Lodge 89 bar bingo in

the Lodge 89 clubroom. Bingo begins at 7 p.m. The kitchen will be open. For additional information phone the Lodge at (724) 796-0285.

• FEB. 10 ......Herminie, Pa., Lodge 87 jam session in the Horizon Room; 2-6 p.m. All musi-cians welcome. Kitchen will be open. For more information contact Shirley Bailley at (724) 864-1606.

• FEB. 15-17 ...SNPJ Winter Classic Bowling Tournament co-hosted by Sygan, Pa., Lodge 6 and Strabane, Pa., Lodge 138. Friday night entertainment at Lodge 6 by DJ Dave McMurdy; Saturday night en-tertainment at Lodge 138 by the Johnny Koenig Band.

• FEB. 17 ......Fontana, Calif., Lodge 723 dance at the Fontana Slovene Hall; 1-5 p.m. Music by the Fontana Button Box Club. For additional information contact Frank Rote at (909) 987-8714.

• FEB. 21 ......Midway, Pa., Lodge 89 bar bingo in the Lodge 89 clubroom. Bingo begins at 7 p.m. Kitchen will be open. For ad-ditional information phone the Lodge at (724) 796-0285.

• FEB. 23 ......Orange County, Calif., Lodge 786 Slovenian Cultural Day at Laguna Woods, Clubhouse 3; noon-5 p.m. Music by Fred Mlakar and Don Milek. For ad-ditional information contact Jean Koci at (949) 495-0097 or ajkoci@cox.net.

• FEB. 23 ......CAL Sweetheart Doubles bowling, 1:30 p.m. at Wickliffe Lanes, Wickliffe, Ohio. For additional information phone Linda Gorjup at (216) 650-1279 or (440) 853-8776.

• MARCH 1-3 ......... Florida SNPJ Days hosted by Lodge 603, Samsula, Fla. Performances by the Bob Turcola Orchestra, Ron Luznar, Marc Bouchard and Virgil Baker & Friends, with a Saturday jam session led by Tony Klepec. For details contact Ruth Benedict at (386) 427-1410 or the Lodge at (386) 428-3983.

• MARCH 2 ...Sygan, Pa., Lodge 6 and SASC day trip to Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Seven Springs, Pa. Bus will depart Lodge 6 at 9 a.m. Everyone welcome. For skiing, snow boarding or tubing prices (round-trip bus fare included), or for registration, call (412) 221-9862.

• MARCH 7 ...Midway, Pa., Lodge 89 bar bingo in the Lodge 89 clubroom. Bingo begins at 7 p.m. Kitchen will be open. For details phone the Lodge at (724) 796-0285.

• MARCH 23-24 ..... Sygan, Pa., Lodge 6 and SASC in-house bowling tournament for all Lodge 6 and SASC members. For more information contact John Baselj at (412) 221-1689.

• MARCH 24 ...........Herminie, Pa., Lodge 87 dance in the Crystal Ballroom; 2-6 p.m. Music by Silver Sky Duo. Kitchen will be open. For more information contact Shirley Bailley at (724) 864-1606.

• MAY 25 ......CAL Don Gorjup Golf Open at Rolling Green Golf Course, Huntsburg, Ohio. Shotgun start at 9 a.m. For details phone Rick Gorjup at (440) 773-3233.

• JUNE 2 ......Orange County, Calif., Lodge 786 Wine Tasting Picnic at Wiens Family Cellars, Temecula, Calif.; noon-5 p.m. Music by the Fontana Button Box Club and more. For details contact Jean Koci at (949) 495-0097 or ajkoci@cox.net.

• JUNE 16-21 ......... Youth Roundup at the SNPJ Recreation Center. Contact Fraternal Director Kevin Richards at 1-800-843-7675 ext. 144, or krichards@snpj.com for registration forms.

• JUNE 21-23 ......... SNPJ Young Adult Confer-ence at the SNPJ Recreation Center. For registration details, contact Fraternal Director Kevin Richards at 1-800-843-7675 ext. 144, or krichards@snpj.com.

• JULY 12-14 ........... Slovenefest 2013 and the 57th Miss SNPJ Pageant at the SNPJ Recreation Center, Borough of SNPJ, Pa. For details phone the SNPJ Recreation Center toll-free at 1-877-767-5732.

• JULY 21-27 .......... First Family Week at the SNPJ Recreation Center, Borough of SNPJ, Pa. For details phone the SNPJ Recreation Center toll-free at 1-877-767-5732.

• JULY 28-AUG. 3 .. Second Family Week at the SNPJ Recreation Center, Borough of SNPJ, Pa. For more information contact the SNPJ Recreation Center toll-free at 1-877-767-5732.

by NANCY NOVAKLodge 576 Recording Secretary

CLEVELAND — I think it’s safe to say everyone thoroughly enjoyed the Spartans Lodge 576 holiday gathering held Jan. 14. We had over 25 people at Waterloo Hall. We also celebrated a special birthday during our party;

happy birthday wishes are extended to Ken Kleinhenz.

Thanks to the ladies who contrib-uted to the dessert table; to Toncek Ziccardi, Patty Candela and Joe Novak for providing some button box entertainment; and to Sophie’s Catering for supplying the delicious

food. It seems unanimous that from now on, this is the way to go with our holiday party.

Thankfully the Cleveland weather cooperated and just about everyone was able to make it. We did miss Josie Arko and Jimmy Slapnik, who were under the weather and unable to

attend. Get well quick, kids.Please mark your calendar with

two important dates. Our next Lodge meeting will be held Monday, Feb. 11, at Waterloo Hall beginning at 6:30 p.m. Our picnic date at the SNPJ Farm this summer is set for Sunday, Aug. 11. We hope to see you there!

Spartans Lodge closes the holidays with a January party

CIRCLE 29 HOLIDAYFROM PAGE 1

Young Americans Lodge 564 picked up the tab for the adults. The Young Americans Lodge also donated some cookies and candy which was gobbled up by everyone. Addition-ally, each child in attendance received a gift supplied by the SNPJ Home Office, as well as a bag of candy given by the Youth Circle. Since we arrived early, Jacob Volpe helped set up the bags and gifts.

It was a special day of fraternalism for members of every age as parents and grand-parents were able to renew old friendships and reminisce, while the children enjoyed one another’s company playing and creat-ing memories that will last a lifetime. Five of the adult members in attendance – Dan Bosek, Carl Flockhart, Steve Anderson, Jeff Anderson and Tony Volpe – grew up together in the SNPJ and are now passing on that tradition by bringing their children to the Youth Circle activities. Even our newest little Youth Circle 29 member, James Anderson, made it to the party, accompanied by his sister Holly. Although James couldn’t join the others to bowl yet, he is sure to grow up loving the SNPJ too.

Until next time, I’d like to wish everyone in SNPJland a happy and healthy New Year 2013. Na svidenje!

As the Youth Circle 29 boys enjoyed the holiday party, adult members DANBOSEK, CARL FLOCKHART, STEVE ANDERSON, JEFF ANDERSON and TONY VOLPE [below] renewed a lifelong friendly rivalry on the lanes.

Holiday bowling leads Youth Circle 29 into a new year

by WILMA VUKOVICHLodge 153

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — The Lodge 153 November meeting was held at the Shepherd of the Valley clubroom in Poland, Ohio.

We extend our deepest sympathies to the family of Jodi Coppola who passed away Nov. 10, 2012, and to the family of our oldest member, Lorene Verdinek, 101, who passed away Dec. 12, 2012. The Lodge would also like to extend get well wishes to members Sophie Pavlich, Ed Steinke and Ann Babich.

We elected officers during our November meeting. A motion was made and accepted by the members in attendance to keep the same slate of officers, which includes President Stanley P. Chermely, Vice President Antoinette Steinke, Secretary/Trea-surer Diane L. Chermely Tanner, Sergeant-at-Arms Henry Vukovich, Recording Secretary and reporter

Wilma Vukovich, and auditors Stephen Pavlich, Joseph Pitko and Edward Steinke.

Our biggest event of the year, the annual Lodge 153 Christmas party, was held Dec. 2, 2012, at the Youngstown Croatian Home. We en-joyed a fantastic dinner, followed by homemade desserts provided by the guests. After the meal was complete, we enjoyed some superb singing by Edward Steinke Jr. Edward also led the children in a few Christmas carols, including “Santa Claus is Coming to Town” which welcomed Santa to deliver gifts to youth members and Lodge officers.

Drawing tickets were sold, and gifts brought by the guests were awarded to the lucky winners. The party concluded with a few fun games of bingo. Our thanks to everyone who helped make this year’s Christmas party a huge success. Happy New Year to all!

Lodge 153 celebrates, elects officers to launch 2013

Edward Steinke Jr. led the Lodge 153 youth members in Christmas carols,ushering in the arrival of Santa Claus at the Youngstown Lodge 153 Christmas party.

MISS SNPJ PAGEANTFROM PAGE 1

SNPJ will have the op-portunity to travel to SNPJ activities across the country and will appear on the 2014 SNPJ calendar.

The winner of the 2014 Miss Activity crown will be awarded a $1,200 scholar-ship, and Miss Talent will receive an $800 scholarship award. Participation in the Miss SNPJ Pageant fulfills the activity requirement of the SNPJ Scholarship Program.

All young ladies who enter the pageant before June 1, 2013, will receive a special early-bird bonus of $50. In addition, all contestants who participate in the pageant will receive a $50 participation award.

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Supreme Court rejectsstreaming court sessionsLjUbLjANA (STA) — A mid-January proposal by the government to introduce video streaming of court sessions and halt the practice of taking minutes was rejected by Slovenia’s Supreme Court in late January. The court argued that no expert debate had been introduced on the proposal.

Responding to the proposed changes to the Criminal Procedure Act, the court said that it first heard of the proposal during a press conference following the government session at which [the proposal] was adopted.

According to the Supreme Court, introducing direct transfer of information from court sessions via Tweets or text messages, or video and audio recordings, would have a significant effect on the functioning of both the courts and court sessions. Urging an expert debate on the proposed amendments, which have been forwarded to parliament for adoption, the court determined that the government had violated its rules of procedure and standards.

The proposal – which also introduces priority treatment for white collar crimes and the creation of a written report of court sessions only at the request of the parties involved or an order of the judge – has also been criticized by the Asso-ciation of Slovenian State Prosecutors. The association wrote that such haste in the adoption of laws will only serve to introduce confusion and uncertainty into the legal system.

Slovenian municipalities may increase utility feesLjUbLjANA (STA) — With the start of 2013, prices of utility services are rising in most municipalities around Slovenia following the adoption of a decree that relaxed administered prices. While many municipal utility services are announcing rate hikes, any fee increase exceeding 30 percent must be approved by the Environment Ministry.

Although Ljubljana’s utility service provider, Snaga, hasn’t yet increased its service rates, an increase is expected in the second quarter of the year, which means that higher utility bills can be expected, especially by those who rank poorly in terms of waste separation.

In Maribor, a rate hike had previously been approved by the city council in May 2012, but its implementation has been delayed until the end of March due to the volatile political situation in the city. For most households in Maribor, an increase of 4.4 percent can be expected in the price of water service, while waste removal fees will increase 16.8 percent and waste water management fees as much as 70 percent.

Moderate utility increases have also been introduced in Celje, Kranj, Novo mesto and Murska Sobota; however, util-ity prices are not expected to increase in Ptuj until mid-year. A proposed 60 per-cent rate increase in Velenje was rejected by all three municipalities covered by the Velenje municipal utility company, and a 70 percent increase announced for Ajdovščina in November was rejected by the government.

In Nova Gorica, utility prices will gradually double over the course of the next year, leaping first by 60 percent at the beginning of this year, followed by two additional rate hikes on July 1 and in January 2014.

Transaction tax means increased banking feesLjUbLjANA (STA) — Slovenian banks are also gearing up to raise their service prices to accommodate for a 6.5 percent financial transactions tax that was adopted in late 2012 and will become effective on March 1. Banks will have to start levying the tax for services rendered in March, and the government expects nearly $47 million in tax receipts per year as a result.

NLB, the largest bank in Slovenia, will adjust its service prices effective April 1, saying the prices will increase only by the amount of the new tax. The service fee for payment of bills up to EUR 50,000 (approximately $67,000) will, for example, increase from $2.40 to $2.57. NKBM, Slovenia’s second-largest bank, has not yet set the terms of their service price increase.

The new financial transactions tax will be levied on all bank transactions in-volving deposits, withdrawals, transfers, checks and other pay ment instruments.

Services for loans, loan guarantees, cash transactions and insurance brokerage transactions will also be subject to the tax, but stock market and investment fund transactions are exempt.

Luxury car tax fails government expectationLjUbLjANA (STA) — The Slovenian government has collected nearly $1.6 million in budget receipts – well below expectations – from the luxury vehicle tax since the new tax was introduced in mid-2012 to match spending cuts with revenue-boosting measures.

The luxury vehicle tax is levied on cars and vans whose engines exceed 2,500cc, which represents less than 10 percent of the vehicles newly registered in 2012. The extra tax on luxury vehicles was included in the Fiscal Consolidation Act last spring, with the government projecting receipts in the neighborhood of $9.3 million.

The new tax starts at eight percent for vehicles with engines in excess of 2,500cc, rising in several increments to a rate of 16 percent for cars with engines of 4,000cc and up.

In the final six months of 2012, the luxury vehicle tax was paid on 574 such cars, bringing $1.6 million in budget re-ceipts, according to data compiled by the Slovenian Tax Administration (DURS).

The tax on motor vehicles, introduced in 1999, secured over $54 million for the budget last year. The government had hoped the new tax would generate close to 20 percent of the receipts garnered by the tax on motor vehicles; however, Slovenia saw a drop in car sales last year. DURS data indicates that 67,422 new cars were registered in 2012, a drop of 29 percent from 2011 figures.

In Slovenia, 2012 a record year for organ transplants LjUbLjANA (STA) — Doctors at Slo-venia’s largest hospital, UKC Ljubljana, performed 117 organ transplants in 2012 – a new record – as the number of organ donors continued to increase.

A total of 28 heart transplant surgeries were performed, placing Slovenia near the top of the rankings in transplants per million residents, according to Valentin Sojar, the head of the transplant division.

The 27 liver transplant surgeries set a new record as well, and there were a record number of kidney transplants, 62, which included the first trans plant to a patient who had not been on dialysis prior to surgery.

UKC Ljubljana is the only hospital in Slovenia performing transplant surger-ies, and the facility now wants to launch a lung transplant program. Slovenian patients (there were six last year) cur-rently undergo lung transplant surgery in Vienna, Austria.

Danica Avsec, the director of Slovenia Transplant, also confirmed that 2012 was a successful year: her institute registered 23.5 donors per million persons, placing Slovenia among the 10 most successful donor countries in Europe.

Slovenia’s tourism could be even better in 2013LjUbLjANA (STA) — While prelimi-nary data indicates that 2012 was a good year for the Slovenian tourism industry, Slovenia is hoping to see another success-ful year in tourism as several renowned me dia sources have ranked the country among their top tourist destinations for 2013.

Marjan Hribar, director of the Tour-ism and Internationalization Directorate at the Economics Ministry, told the press that preliminary data on the tourist industry for the first 11 months in 2012 was very good.

Slovenia intends to keep up promo-tional activities in 2013, which could prove even more successful since the country has been discovered by many global tourist guides, according to the Slovenian Tourism Board (STO).

Fodor’s included Slovenia on its list of “the 25 places to go in 2013,” describing the country as “an undiscovered sliver of Europe with modern style and clas-sic charm.”

Lonely Planet believes the country

is one of the best-value destinations for 2013, noting that “Slovenia is as picture-perfect as Switzerland or other Alpine areas to the north, but much smaller and easier on the wallet. If you’re keen on [hiking], skiing, rafting or simply taking in the scenery of one of Europe’s most attractive countries, then Slovenia will not disappoint,” Lonely Planet writes.

Switchback Travel, a guide for lov-ers of the great outdoors, also placed Slovenia on its top 10 list of adventure destinations in 2013, labeling the country a “powerhouse for those who love the out-doors.” Switchback Travel recommends hut -to-hut hiking in the Julian Alps.

In addition, the Japanese edition of the Austrian Airlines in-flight magazine featured a 16-page article about Slovenia, and the Reuters press agency reported that online travel advisor VirtualTourist.com listed the Slovenian ski resort of Kranjska Gora among its top destinations for skiers and non-skiers alike.

Slovenia Vodka ready todebut on the U.S. marketLjUbLjANA (STA) — In late January, the makers of Slovenia Vodka, a vodka produced from Slovenian buckwheat, announced that their product would soon be introduced on the U.S. market. The spirit, which aims at promoting Slovenia, is planned to be introduced in New York at end the end of April, followed by New Jersey and Connecticut, and on other major markets later in the year.

Production of Slovenia Vodka – in which beverage maker Fructal developed the drink, glassworks steklarna Hrastnik makes the bottles, and plastics maker Feroplast produces the caps – was initi-ated in 2009 when renowned New York chef Peter X. Kelly visited Slovenia. “Vodka is increasing in popularity, so why not be a part of this?,” said Emil Gaspari, director of Good Voda, which will market the drink, during a presenta-tion in Ljubljana.

“Not only does this craft vodka con-tain a whisper of Slovenian buckwheat and water from the foot of the Slo venian Alps, but even more uniquely, it contains the love that is a part of the very name Slovenia,” said Chef Kelly, who will promote the vodka in his restaurants. Slovenia Vodka will also be promoted on social networks, addressing both young and old, since “love... is uni versal,” the product’s creative director, Bruce Duhan, said.

Steklarna Hrastnik chairman Andrej Božič added that the vodka could become a global hit since it “combines mar keting knowledge and important personalities from the United States, one of the best refreshment makers [in Fructal], and one of the best bottle makers.” Two artists of global acclaim are among the product investors: actor Bill Murray and dancer/actor Mikhail Baryshnikov.

Croatian police helpingpatrol Slovenian slopesZreče (STA) — Two Croatian police officers are helping Slovenian police teams patrol the ski slopes of Rogla (in the northeast) and Kranjska Gora (north-west) this winter. Since mid-January, the pair have been assisting their Slovenian colleagues particularly in communica-tions with Croatian skiers.

The two unarmed officers are outfit-ted in Croatian uniforms and, accord-ing to General Police Administration representative Janez Ogulin, they will not be permitted to implement measures that only Slovenian police officers have the authority to execute. This winter exchange is very similar to the summer tourist season exchange, during which Slovenian police officers assist their colleagues in Croatia.

Krunoslav Borovac, a representative of the Croatian police force, explained that this was the first time Croatian police have lent their assistance to Slovenian ski resorts, although last winter Croatian officers assisted on both Italian and Austrian ski slopes.

The General Police Administration announced that a total of 54 skiing ac-cidents were reported during the 2011-2012 ski season. Two people died on Slovenian ski slopes during the 2010-2011 season, the same number as during the 2009-2010 season.

Throughout this winter season, police will conduct between 30 and 35 patrols on ski slopes across the country, most of which will be performed during the winter school vacation in February.The articles comprising this feature have been reprinted with permission from the Slovenian Press Agency (STA).

R ecently, I read an interview that was conducted with a beautiful and famous movie star who had just married an equally famous and handsome

leading man. The interviewer asked what her favorite part about marriage was, and she responded, “Always having someone around to open the pickle jar.” Proof that even if you’re gorgeous, or famous, or wealthy, what matters the most in any relationship is being able to rely on your partner to help you, to back you up and to support you.

Pickle jars come in all shapes and sizes, and marriage is all about working together to open them. She works two jobs while he goes to school. He puts the new roof on the house himself to save them money. She fills in as basketball coach when he has to work late. He saves the day when her car battery dies in a dark parking lot. She laughs at his jokes at a party when they really aren’t that funny, and he assures her the new haircut looks great even if she just got scalped.

Having someone there for you is a good feeling, but unfortunately, if one of you unexpectedly passes away the other may be left with no one to back them up. Of course there will be family and friends to give comfort and to lend assistance, but there will be many times when the surviving spouse will be forced to tackle life’s obstacles all by themselves.

Purchasing life insurance on yourself so that your spouse is not left in financial ruin can be the final and most impor-tant pickle jar that you open. Preparing the family so their lives are not uprooted and protecting them from financial hardship is the ultimate way to be there for them until the end – and beyond.

For each member of a young married couple (each 35 years old) to purchase an SNPJ 30-Year Term policy with a face amount of $200,000, the annual premium for the husband would be $402, and for the wife it would be $290. If left to face life alone, $200,000 could help the surviving spouse open a lot of pickle jars.

Contact your local agent, Lodge secretary or the SNPJ Home Office at 1-800-843-7675, ext. 124, to find out more about protecting your family.• Thought for the Week — Success in

marriage does not come merely through finding the right mate, but through being the right mate.

Barnett R. Brickner

Opening pickle jars

Membership Certificate HoldersANNUAL MEETINGSlovenian Society Home

20713 Recher AvenueEuclid, OH 44119

Sunday, February 10, 2013at 2 p.m. in the Upper Hall Annex

The Board of Directors invites all certificate holders and Lodge & Club representatives to attend.

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Ureja Vida Kosir

The Ethnic Kitchen

HERBED SPINACH BALLS2 (10 oz.) packages frozen, chopped spinach2 cups herb stuffing mix¾ cup Parmesan cheese¼ teaspoon nutmeg1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic1 medium onion, finely chopped3 eggs, beaten1 stick butter, melted (8 tablespoons)

Defrost spinach and squeeze out excess liquid. Mix well with remaining ingredients. Form into small balls and place on a baking sheet. To make imme-diately, bake 15 minutes in a 325˚ oven, or freeze on the baking sheet before transferring to an airtight bag or container. To bake from frozen: increase cooking time to 25-30 minutes. Makes about 80.

SNPJ Slovenian Heritage Center Cookbook for the Ages

HEADLINE: Two hun-dred seventy pounds of unex-ploded grenades were found in the Vipava River

TOPIC: Two divers – photographers who were searching for sheat fish and carp in the Vipava River near the renče-Vogrsko Municipality – found numer-ous unexploded grenades. A total of 13 cannon grenades of different calibers, weigh-ing 270 pounds altogether, were removed from the river. These dangerous weapons of French, Italian, Austrian and British workmanship from the First and Second World Wars have been stored in a suitable warehouse until they

can be destroyed.“The findings were lo-

cated at a depth of three to nine feet,” said Darko Zonjič, commander of the Unit for Safety Against Unexploded Devices. Zonjič knows from experience that during the wars these kinds of devices weren’t stored in the area, but after the wars the local people threw them into the river.

Med potapljanjem v reki Vipavi v občini Renče - Vogrsko sta potapljača foto-grafa v nedeljo namesto is-kanih somov in krapov našla več neeksplodiranih različnih bomb. Dežurni pripadniki Državne enote za varstvo pred

NUS severnoprimorske in ljubljanske regije so odstranili 13 topovskih granat različnih kalibrov v skupni teži 124 kilogramov.

Med najdbami je bilo tudi 11 vžigalnikov za topovske granate, pet minometnih min, šest ročnih bomb, tromblonska mina in 28 kosov streliva za pehoto. Nevarne najdbe fran-coske, italijanske, avstrijske in angleške izdelave iz prve in druge svetovne vojne so do uničenja odpeljali v primerno skladišče.

"Najdbe so ležale na enem do treh metrov globine," je še povedal poveljnik državne enote za varstvo pred neek-splodiranimi sredstvi Darko

Zonjič. Po njegovih besedah so take najdbe v rekah kar pogoste po visokih vodostajih, ko reka spreminja in odkrije del brežine. Doslej so beležili take dogodke od trikrat do štirikrat v letu, vendar so po očiščenju brežin reke Vipave pogostejše.

"Res pa je, da tako velike najdbe na enem mestu ni bilo že več časa, pač pa iz vode ponavadi potegnemo le po en kos neeksplodiranih sredstev," je še dejal Zonjič. Iz izkušenj sicer vedo, da med vojnama ubojnih sredstev niso shran-jevali na takih mestih, pač pa so jih v reko po koncu vojne velikokrat odvrgli predvsem domačini.

VEČER

V reki Vipavi našli za 124 kilogramov neeksplodiranih bomb

HEADLINE: The municipality can become an official lord of the castle

TOPIC: The agreement of the government is the last step which the state must make in order that the municipality could become the owner of the castle.

The agreement of the govern-ment and a signature on the contract are formalities. It has been known for months that the municipality will receive the largest mediaeval castle in the Primorsko region, which is a cultural monument of national importance. The munici-pality assured the state that they would renovate the castle, which will be open to the public, and that

they will move in cultural and other contents that will attract visitors.

The municipality will reimburse the previous owner $50,000 for some remodelling completed in the past years. but this is a small price for such an important monument.

If everything goes according to plan, Rihenberg castle could become one of the main tourist-cultural attractions in the Goriško area.

Soglasje vlade je še zadnji korak, ki ga je država morala narediti, da bo občina lahko postala lastnica gradu. Predzadnji, pravzaprav, saj morata odločitev o brezplačnem prenosu s podpisom pogodbe potrditi še novogoriški župan Matej Arčon in

minister Žiga Turk. To naj bi storila v kratkem.

Soglasje vlade in podpis pogodbe sta formalnost. Da bo občina dobila največji srednjeveški grad na Primor-skem s prevladujočim romanskim stolpom, ki je razglašen za kulturni spomenik državnega pomena, je znano že nekaj mesecev. Občina je s projektom revitalizacije gradu državo prepričala, da ga bo obnovila, odprla za javnost in vanj umestila kulturne in druge vsebine, ki bodo privabljale obiskovalce. “S prenosom lastništva gradu Rihemberk v last Mestne občine Nova Gorica bi ta po temeljiti obnovi v upravljanju javnega zavoda Goriški muzej kot kulturno žarišče lahko postal neposredna vez s Slovenci na

italijanski strani meje in pomemben kulturno-gospodarski center, ki bi v duhu trajnostnega in sonaravnega raz-voja gradu in kraja širil turistično po-nudbo Braniške doline,” so odločitev utemeljili v službah vlade.

Prenos prav brezplačen ne bo, saj se je občina obvezala, da bo nekdan-jemu najemniku Alešu Vidiču, ki je pred leti grad obnavljal, povrnila 36.000 evrov. A to je majhna cena za tako pomemben spomenik. Tega se zaveda tudi župan Matej Arčon, ki pa je že ob odločitvi, da bodo grad pre-vzeli, poudaril: “S tem prevzemamo obveznosti in veliko odgovornost. Pridobiti moramo dokumentacijo, ki bo pokazala, koliko moramo vložiti v sanacijo. Naš prvi cilj je grad toliko

obnoviti, da bo varen in ga bomo lahko odprli za obiskovalce.”

Država se je obenem tudi za-varovala. Občina se bo v pogodbi zavezala, da bo grad vrnila, če ga v treh letih ne začne prenavljati oziroma če prostorov v gradu v sedmih letih ne začne uporabljati. Če se kaj ne bo zalomilo, pa bo grad Rihemberk postal ena od glavnih turistično-kulturnih atrakcij na Goriškem.

PRIMORSKE NOVICE

Občina lahko uradno postane graščak

Na pragu nove zlate dobeHEADLINE: On the threshold of a

new gold periodTOPIC: The Pipistrel Company, a

producer of ultralight aircraft, is now on the threshold of a new gold period which the Asian markets are opening.

“Last year was above all expecta-tions. In the beginning we were afraid, but at the end it could not have been any better,” Ivo bascarol admitted. The reason for the satisfaction and opti-mism is in the extreme interest of Asian customers in Pipistrel aircraft. The company recently signed an agreement with Kazakhstan worth $100 million.

Cooperation with China is also ex-tremely promising, and the Pipistrel Company from Ajdovščina has already signed an agreement worth at least $2.5 million annually. bascarol is also very optimistic regarding the notice of the Indian government for delivery of 194 ultralight aircraft.

With its new airplane, the Alpha Trainer, the doors to the U.S. market are also opening for Pipistrel. This year Pipistrel could sell 40 aircraft to U.S.

flight schools.Če boste direktorja ajdovskega Pip-

istrela vprašali, ali je bilo predlansko leto najuspešnejše v zgodovini podjetja, utegnete ostati odprtih ust. Pipistrel je prav zdaj na pragu nove zlate dobe, ki jo proizvajalcu ultralahkih letal odpirajo azijski trgi.

“Lansko leto je bilo nad vsemi pričakovanji. Na začetku smo se ga malo bali, na koncu pa se bolje skoraj ne bi moglo izteči,” priznava Ivo Boscarol. Vzrok za zadovoljstvo in optimizem tiči v izjemnem zanimanju azijskih kupcev za njihova letala. “S Kazahstanom smo že podpisali pogodbo za 80 milijonov evrov, ki pomeni osemkratnik našega letnega prometa. Dokler ne dobim iz te države prvega avansa, ostajam rahlo skeptičen, a če bomo posel izpeljali, bo letošnje leto za nas najuspešnejše doslej.”

Tudi sodelovanje s Kitajsko je nadvse obetavno. S pomočjo Agencije RS za civilno letalstvo sta Slovenija in Kitajska sklenili dvostranski sporazum. Ajdovci pa so s Kitajci že podpisali pogodbo v vrednosti najmanj dveh milijonov evrov

na leto. Nadvse optimističen je Boscarol tudi glede razpisa indijske vlade za dobavo 194 ultralahkih letal. Kot je znano, se je Ajdovcem že uspelo uvrstiti med najresnejše tekmece za dokončno prodajo svojih letal. Če jim bo uspelo tudi to, bo to pomenilo petnajstletni posel v višini več deset milijonov evrov. Z novim letalom Alpha Trainer se Pipistrelu odpirajo še trgi v ZDA, kamor bi lahko že letos prodali 40 letal za šole letenja.

“Ker je naša osnovna proizvodnja že prodana za vse letošnje leto, se bomo lahko mirneje posvetili razvoju novih letal. V mislih imam predvsem letalo za zračni nadzor meja in nadzor iz zraka. O projektu se pogovarjamo z nekaterimi ameriškimi ustanovami,” pravi sogovo-rnik. Dobro kaže tudi širitvi Pipistrelove prozivodnje v sosednji Gorici, saj naj bi kmalu začeli graditi novo proizvodno halo, kjer bo vsak dan na svet prišla ena panthera - gre za prvo štirisedežno letalo, ki bo zaradi električnega pogona pri vzletu in pristanku za okolico skoraj neslišno -, končana leta 2015.

DELO

Rekorden obisk ptujskega muzeja

HeADLINe: The Ptuj museum had a record visit

TOPIC: The Ptuj-Ormož Provincial Museum wel-comed more than 70,000 visi-tors last year, an attendance ranking among Slovenia’s largest cultural establish-ments. The museum’s 10-year average is 66,000 visitors who view the museum collec-tions, exhibitions and other arrangements, which is twice as many visitors than the Slovenian National Museum in Ljubljana had during the last few years.

Aleš Arih and Martin Steiner said that last year they greeted 21,500 visitors from 72 foreign countries. This proves that the museum has played an important role with its new mask collection, new baroque castle gallery, International Congress of Illumination and an exhibit focused on the Order of Do-minican during the EPK

arrangements.Pokrajinski muzej Ptuj -

Ormož je lani obiskalo nekaj več kot 70.000 obiskovalcev in se po obiskanosti uvršča med slovenske največje kulturne zavode. Muzejsko desetletno povprečje je 66.000 obiskov-alcev muzejskih zbirk, razstav in drugih prireditev, to pa je dvakrat toliko kot je bil v zadnjih letih obisk osredn-jega slovenskega Narodnega muzeja v Ljubljani.

Aleš Arih in Martin Steiner sta povedala, da so lani našteli 21.500 obiskovalcev iz 72 tujih držav. To dokazuje, da je muzej med prireditvami v okviru EPK odigrala pomebno vlogo s svojo novo postavitvijo zbirke maska, z novo baročno grajsko galerijo, mednarodnim kongresom svetil in razstavo o dominikanskem redu. Za te in druge svoje prireditve je prip-ravil in izdal 17 publikacij, ki so izšle v nakladi 8000 izvodov.

DELO

HEADLINE: Fifty years of Koncern Kolektor

TOPIC: On Saturday, jan. 13, exactly 50 years had passed since Koncern Kolek-tor, in its first workshop with a few employees from Idrija and the surrounding area, started to write a history of the company, which these days has more than 3,000 employees both at home and around the world. Kolektor is also an important global player in the commutator’s field on the international market. Koncern Kolektor stepped into its jubilee year with a new slogan: “We Are Striving For The Future.”

This year the company will hold a line of events to celebrate the anniversary, and one of the first was the introduction of the book

“From a Small to a big World,” which has been published for the company’s 50th anniversary. More than a thousand employees and retirees attended the book introduction. Cantabile, a symphonic orchestra, held a short program at the event.

V soboto 13. januarja je minilo natanko 50 let, ko je Koncern Kolektor 13. janu-arja 1963 v prvi delavnici z nekaj zaposlenimi iz Idrije in bližnje okolice začel pisati zgodovino podjetja, v katerem je danes zaposlenih čez tri tisoč ljudi, doma in po svetu in je pomembni globalni igralec na komutatorskem področju na mednarodnem trgu. V jubilejno leto je koncern zakorakal z novim sloganom »Poganjamo prihodnost«, saj že dolgo ni več le pasivni opazovalec

50 let koncerna Kolektorobrisov prihodnosti, ampak njen pomembni soustvarjalec. Vrsta je dogodkov, ki bodo v letošnjem letu obeležili častitljiv jubilej Koncerna Kolektor. Eden teh je bila svečana predstavitev knjige "Iz malega v veliki svet". Dogodka se je v idrijski mo-dri dvorani udeležilo več kot tisoč zaposlenih in upokojenih sodelavcev koncerna, na njem pa so predstavili knjigo »Iz malega v veliki svet«, ki je izšla ob 50 letnici in filmsko predstavitev koncerna.

V pogovornem delu so knjigo sodelavcem podjetja predstavili avtor profesor, dok-tor Žarko Lazarević, znanst-veni svetnik, ki se že vrsto let ukvarja z gospodarsko zgodo-vino in s svojimi raziskavami posega na različna področja gospodarskega razvoja Slo-

venije, Marija Lapanja, ki je uredila 50 let spominov kon-cerna in predsednik uprave Stojan Petrič.

Program slovesne pred-stavitve knjige, ki je izšla ob 50 letnici koncerna, so sooblikovali tudi Simfonični orkester Cantabile z dirigen-tom Marjanom Grdadolnikom ter koncernova štipendista, ki znanje nabirata na Konserva-toriju za Glasbo v Celovcu in slovitemu Royal College of Music v Londonu – brata Erin in Armin Ćoralić.

RADIO ODMEV

HEADLINE: Cave on the path across Europe

TOPIC: This year the Postojna Cave is celebrat-ing the 800th anniversary of the first known signature inside the cave. A signature on a stalactite marks the beginnings of visitors to this world-famous cave.

For this occasion, the Postojna Cave will receive a two-Euro commemorative coin and the first postage stamp with a cave motif. “To date, the Postojna Cave, de-spite its extreme importance

in Slovenian and European measures, didn’t have an official stamp issued by the Post of Slovenia,” said Igor Blažina, assistant director for development at the Postojna Cave Company.

The first postage stamp to feature the Postojna Cave will be issued March 22, 2013, and will be sold by the Slo-venian and Austrian postal companies.

The oldest underground post office in the world (in close vicinity to the cave’s dance hall), which began

operation on Aug. 15, 1899, during the time of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, will be the motif on the new postage stamp.

V Postojnski jami letos praznujejo 800. obletnico prvega znanega podpisa v notranjosti Postojnske jame. Podpis na kapniku štejejo za začetek obiskovanja svetovno znane jame.

Ob tej priložnosti bo Posto-jnska jama deležna spomin-skega kovanca za dva evra in prve poštne znamke z motivom jame. “Postojnska jama kljub svoji izjemni pomembnosti v slovenskem in evropskem merilu do danes ni imela svoje uradne znamke, ki bi jo izdala pošta,” pravi pomočnik glavnega direktorja za razvoj v družbi Postojnska jama Igor Blažina. Zdaj bodo dočakali tudi to.

Prva poštna znamka o Postojnski jami bo prav na Blažinovo pobudo izdana 22. marca letos, prodajali pa jo bosta tako slovenska kot tudi avstrijska pošta. Prva bo zanjo zaračunala 0,64 evra, druga 0,70 evra.

N a n j e j b o m o t i v najstarejšega podzemnega poštnega urada na svetu, v neposredni bližini jamske ple-sne dvorane, ki je začel delovati 15. avgusta 1899 v času Avstro-Ogrske monarhije. “Gre za motiv iz fotografije takratnega cesarskega fotografa Rudolfa Brunerja Dvoraka, ki je nastala leta 1909,” še opisuje Blažina.

Sicer pa bo prihodnji mesec

Postojnska jama dobila tudi svoj prvi spominski kovanec v zgodovini, če odštejemo nek-danji tolarski kovanec za deset stotinov, ki je imel na zadnji strani upodobljeno človeško ribico. Banka Slovenije namreč ob pomembnih dogodkih in obletnicah pripravi kovance, ki veljajo kot plačilno sred-stvo v vseh državah članicah evroobmočja. Videz in posa-mezne značilnosti tovrstnega priložnostnega kovanca za dva evra ob 800. obletnici obiskovanja Postojnske jame je določila vlada, ki si je kot osrednji motiv kovanja izbrala stilizirano spiralo, ki se na levi strani pričenja z napisom Postojnska jama - 1213 - 2013 - Slovenija in se končuje z dvema stiliziranima kapniko-ma. Na kolobarju kovanca je razvrščenih 12 zvezd Evropske unije, na obodu kovanca je napis Slovenija.

I z d a n i h b o m i l i j o n kovancev, ki bodo po denar-nicah zaokrožili v februarju.

PRIMORSKE NOVICE

HVALEŽNOST - Šef uslužbencu: “Vem, da se ob plači, ki vam jo da-jem, ne morete poročiti, a nekoč mi boste za to neizmerno hvaležni.”

V PUŠČAVI - Možakar je šel v puščavo s džipom. Ko mu je zmanjkalo ben-cina, je šel kupit ka-melo. Prodajalec mu je opisal: “Ko ji rečeš ‘aj’, se ustavi, ko pa ji rečeš ‘uf’, gre naprej.” Možakar je nadaljeval pot s kamelo. Prispel je do prepada in še pravi čas rekel: 'Aj!' Kamela se je dejansko ustavila. Ko je možakarja strah minil, pa je olajšano rekel: ‘Uf...’

Jama na poti po Evropi

ZDRAVNIK - Zdravnik v gostilni ogleduje jedilni list. Tedaj pride natakar in pravi: “Imam prekajen jezik, dušene možgane, slana jetra...” Zdravnik ga prekine: “ Pridite jutri v mojo ambulanto, zdaj pa bi hoteli jesti.”

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PROSVETA CrosswordThe Grammys (#0313) by StatePoint Media

ACROSS1. *Previous Grammy nominees Ant and Lambert6. *Best New Artist, possibly9. Hit the bottle13. Relating to a node14. Arrival time15. *She’s a 6-time Grammy winner and Michael’s sister16. Harry Potter’s antagonist _____ Malfoy17. Always, in verse18. Uncredited actor19. *Female artist with most wins21. Like Horn of Plenty amount23. Exclamation expressing disgust24. Pea houses25. Ratio of adjacent side to hypotenuse of right-angled triangle28. With minimal sound distortion30. Go ashore35. Shades37. Electric and moray fish39. Less bright then supernovae40. Von Bismarck or Hahn, e.g.41. *Grammy winner Keb Mo is a _____ Blues icon43. Allen Ginsberg poem44. Stands for46. A ride to mountain top47. Cambodian money48. Magician’s word

50. Double reed woodwind52. Wine quality53. Wild goat55. Flash ___57. “Last Tango __ _____”61. *Grammy Museum location64. Island republic in central Pacific65. Stallone67. Incompetent69. Main section of Vegas70. Sailor’s affirmative71. Be of one mind72. Tattled73. *These Grammy winners owned a lonely heart74. Famous prize

DOWN1. Plus2. Rachel Renee Russell’s “____ Diaries”3. Month of Purim4. Last European colony in China5. Outer covering that can be shed6. Fine print add-ons7. Shoshonean8. Narcotics lawman9. *Grammy winner Bob James wrote theme for this DeVito sitcom10. “I’m ___ you!”11. Cuzco country12. Plural of #14 Across

15. *Call her maybe?20. It usually precedes “away”22. Like Jack Klugman on TV24. Jackie O’s hat25. “_____ at the bit”26. Kind of space27. Bristles29. Fifteen of these from basket to foul line31. Physicist Niels ____32. Steer clear of33. More raw34. *What doesn’t kill her makes her stronger36. *They play with Mumford38. Wild guess42. Something in the air45. Provoke49. ___-Wan Kenobi51. Eroded by wind54. English homework?56. This was his name-o57. In or of the present month58. Warsaw Pact opposition59. Opposite of knit60. Desert-like61. Cleaning cabinet supplies62. Sink or swim, e.g.63. D’Artagnan’s weapon of choice66. Singular of #61 Down68. Rolodex abbr.

The solution to puzzle #0313 will run in the Feb. 20 issue.

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a few Sunday afternoons, the Eddie Vallus Band will be per-forming at Lodge 6 on Sunday, Feb. 10, from 2 to 6 p.m.; while the Tady brothers, Jack Tady & the JTB with Dick Tady & the DTO, will be playing from 2 to 8 p.m. on Feb. 24. The doors will open at 1 p.m. and the kitchen will be open. Come spend your Sunday afternoon dancing the day away!

We’ll be playing bar bingo in the downstairs bar on Wednesdays, Feb. 13 and 27,

starting at 7 p.m. We play nine regular games, two specials and one coverall. Each bingo sheet, with four bingo cards per sheet, can be purchased for $1; you may purchase as many sheets as you like. If you have a group and would like us to set up a table for you, please let us know.

The Pittsburgh Area Jitter-bug Club is scheduled in the Sunshine Room Saturday, Feb. 16, from 7:30 p.m. until 12:30 a.m. Pay a visit to their website, www.pittsburghjitterbugclub.com, for more information.

We’re ending the month with an exciting weekend! A Luck of the Draw Dart Tournament and an evening of entertainment featuring DJ Dave McMurdy are scheduled Friday, Feb. 22. Bring your darts to the club! Registration for the dart tournament starts at 8 p.m.; there is a $5 entry fee. This will be a night of fun, music, dancing and darts, so grab some friends and head out to Lodge 6 for a great time.

The downstairs bulletin board is the place to go to for all Lodge 6 event information

and sign-up sheets. When you’re at the club, be sure to take a minute to read all of the postings. The club opens every day at 3 p.m.; happy hour is of-fered Monday through Friday from 4 to 6 p.m.

For information regarding any of the above events, log onto www.sygan.net and click on the “Special Events” or the “Sunday Dance” tabs for dance information, or on “Clubroom Events” to see what’s going on downstairs with Margie. You can also find us on Facebook at snpjsygan@gmail.com.

February a busy month of bowling at Sygan Lodge 6

SNPJ Scholarship Fund Donationsfor the month of December 2012S.I.D. Vihar Society, Krayn, Pa. .................... $500SNPJ Lodge 53, Cleveland ...........................$150 In memory of deceased Lodge membersSNPJ Lodge 2, La Salle, Ill. ...........................$100SNPJ Lodge 729, Yukon, Pa. ........................$100Lina Kerwick, San Juan Capistrano, Calif. ....$100SNPJ Lodge 106, Imperial, Pa. .....................$100Slavonic National Beneficial Union,Imperial, Pa. ..................................................$100SNPJ Lodge 782, Glenshaw, Pa. ..................$100 In memory of deceased Lodge membersSNPJ Lodge 776, Borough of SNPJ, Pa. ......$100 In memory of deceased Lodge membersSNPJ Lodge 158, Euclid, Ohio ......................$100SNPJ Lodge 174, Krayn, Pa. ...........................$75Martin F. Kumer (715), Monroeville, Pa. ......... $50 In memory of Frank SvobodaSNPJ Lodge 5, Cleveland............................... $50 In memory of deceased Lodge membersSNPJ Lodge 120, Gallup, N.M. ....................... $50 In memory of Mary StarkovichSNPJ Lodge 120, Gallup, N.M. ....................... $50 In memory of Matilda AnayaSNPJ Lodge 562, Barton, Ohio ...................... $50 In memory of Lodge members who passed in 2012SNPJ Lodge 566, Euclid, Ohio ....................... $50Linda K. Skok (355), Chardon, Ohio .............. $50 In memory of her husband, Judge Fred V. Skok

Frank & Diana Rote (723), Alta Loma, Calif. .. $50 In memory of Martha B. LuineSNPJ Lodge 781, Avon, Ohio ......................... $25SNPJ Lodge 1, Chicago ................................. $25SNPJ Lodge 8, Cicero, Ill. .............................. $25SNPJ Lodge 355, Fairport Harbor, Ohio ........ $25 In memory of deceased Lodge membersEdward & Henrietta Snyder (776), Leetonia, Ohio ...$25 In memory of Richard DombroskyMary Lou Vidergar (723), San Mateo, Calif. ... $25 In memory of Lorene RichtarMary Lou Vidergar (723), San Mateo, Calif. ... $25 In memory of Martha B. LuineFrank M. Vidergar (723), Silver Springs, Md., &Lisa Vidergar Lucas (723), San Carlos, Calif. ..$25 In memory of Martha B. LuineMichele Snyder-Willis (776), Mentor, Ohio ..... $20 In memory of Henry McCloskeyMichele Snyder-Willis (776), Mentor, Ohio ..... $20 In memory of Mary Alice SmithRobert & Vera (584) Switalski, Dousman, Wis. ..$20 In memory of Al BorzaFrank Barbish (138), Canonsburg, Pa. ........... $20 In memory of Edwin “Babe” ChesnicPatty Oravec (138), Strabane, Pa. ...................$15 In memory of Edwin “Babe” ChesnicCheryl Raimondo (53), Parma, Ohio ...............$10SNPJ Lodge 265, Southview, Pa. ....................$10 In memory of Gloria Piazza

SNPJ Lodge 265, Southview, Pa. ....................$10 In memory of Lovina “Dolly” DawsonLee Jackopin (355), Wickliffe, Ohio .................$10 In memory of his grandfather, George JakopinGretchen (Skok) (355) & Dino DiSanto,Chardon, Ohio .................................................$10 In memory of father, Judge Fred. V. SkokPauline E. Barbish (53), Willowick, Ohio .........$10 In memory of Eleanor GodecJoseph L. Reho (355), Fairport Harbor, Ohio ... $5 In memory of his sister-in-law, Annette RehoJames Reho (355), Painesville, Ohio ............... $5 In memory of his wife, Annette RehoLouis Reho (355), Painesville, Ohio ................. $5 In memory of his sister, Betty KingAnthony Lunka (355), Painesville, Ohio ........... $5 In memory of his brother, Victor LunkaIrene Kovach (355), Painesville, Ohio .............. $5 In memory of her father, John DrobnickCarol Satej (355), Madison, Ohio ..................... $5 In memory of her husband, Anthony SatejFrank Sajn (355), Concord Twp., Ohio ............. $5 In memory of is wife, Dolores SajnStanley Baucher Sr. (355), Concord Twp., Ohio ...$5 In memory of his wife, Donna BaucherShaun Edwards (355), Mentor, Ohio ................ $5 In memory of his father, Chris EdwardsPoppy Modic, Painesville, Ohio ........................ $5 In memory of her husband, Stanley Modic

MARQUETTE, Mich. — The Josef Princ Memorial Scholar-ship, available to a full-time graduate student majoring exclusively in science, math-ematics or engineering, will be awarded in April 2013 for the 2013- 2014 school year.

This scholarship is open to full-time graduate students who have one parent, grand-parent or great-grandparent of Slovenian ancestry, and will be offered on alternate years. The next award will be offered in April 2016 for the 2016-2017 academic year.

The Rose Marie Princ Scholarship is available to a

graduate student majoring exclusively in the field of edu-cation in alternate years. The next award will be offered in April 2014 for the 2014-2015 academic year.

Applications are available online at www.slovenianunion.org. For additional information on either the Josef Princ Me-morial Scholarship or the Rose Marie Princ Scholarship, con-tact Mary Turvey at mturvey@aol.com or 4 Lawrence Dr., Marquette, MI 49855. You may also contact Marge Church at yemec1@windstream.net or 1028 Skyland Dr., Macedonia, OH 44056.

Slovenian descendants eligible for scholarships

Official ProceedingsMinutes of the Executive Committee MeetingOct. 4, 2012

The meeting was called to order at 1 p.m. by President Evanish with Sis. Pintar and Bro. Lawrence in attendance.The minutes from the Aug. 22, 2012, meeting were read and approved.Discussed governance topics for the Governance Committee meeting.Discussed the water tower renovation proposal for the SNPJ Recreation Center.Reported that we approved the new web maintenance support company as JX2 Technologies.Reported that President Evanish will attend the 50-, 60-, 70-year member celebration sponsored by the Conemaugh Valley Federation this Sunday.Reported that the Executive Committee would attend the Penn-sylvania Fraternal Alliance meeting Oct. 28, 29 and 30, 2012.Approved a cultural donation in the amount of $200 to the Chicago District Federation for an event.Approved payment of $320 for a table at Slovene Home for the Aged 50th anniversary celebration.Approved payment of $400 to the Ohio Fraternal Alliance for meeting registration.Approved payment of $65 to the Ohio FICS for CE seminar registration.

Cash Withdrawals:Aug. 28 - There was one Youth Cash Withdrawal, which was a conversion. Cash value, $0; insurance, $10,000.Aug. 29 - There were 10 Adult Cash Withdrawals, none of which were conversions. Cash value, $10,289.46; insurance, $38,000.Sept. 5 - There were six Adult Cash Withdrawals, none of which were conversions. Cash value, $7,984.02; insurance, $40,229.Sept. 12 - There was one Matured Endowment and eight Adult Cash Withdrawals, none of which were conversions. Cash value, $8,058.95; insurance, $38,131.Sept. 19 - There was one Matured Endowment, three Outlived Policies and six Adult Cash Withdrawals, none of which were conversions. Cash value, $9,068.01; insurance, $14,866.Sept. 26 - There was one Outlived Policy and four Adult Cash Withdrawals, none of which were conversions. Cash value, $7,008.19; insurance, $19,341.Oct. 3 - There were two Youth Cash Withdrawals and 11 Adult Cash Withdrawals, none of which were conversions. Cash value, $9,173.53; insurance, $44,628.

The meeting was adjourned at 3:45 p.m.JOSEPH C. EVANISHNational President

KAREN A. PINTARNational Secretary

jOLIET, Ill. — The vocal group Per-petuum Jazzile is scheduled to perform at the Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet Wednesday, March 20. The group’s repertoire offers an attractive selection of vocal jazz and pop, gospel and funk.

Perpetuum Jazzile, currently the biggest Slovenian pop and jazz vocal ensemble, delivers powerful rhythms, rich harmonies and energetic sounds to their audiences. The music of Per-petuum Jazzile is best presented on their latest album, Africa. According to Slovenian radio broadcaster Val 202 and Stop magazine, Africa was the best-selling album in Slovenia during the first week of its release. The live ver-

sion of the title track gave the group an immense international breakthrough in 2009 and has become the record holder of all Slovenian clips ever uploaded to the Internet. As a result, Perpetuum Jazzile received an award for special media achievement in March 2010.

Tickets for the March 20 perfor-mance, priced at $35 to $50 per person (additional fees may apply), are cur-rently on sale and may be purchased at the Rialto box office, 102 N. Chicago St., or by phoning (815) 726-6600. Tickets are also available by calling 800-982-2787, at all Ticketmaster outlets, and online at www.ticketmaster.com or www.rialtosquare.com.

Slovenia’s Perpetuum Jazzile slates an Illinois performance

Slovenian vocal group Perpetuum Jazille is scheduled to perform in Joliet, Ill., March 20.

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Young member takeshome MVP awards

bOROUGH OF SNPj, Pa. — Lodge 776 mem-ber Charley Troggio, a junior at Springfield Local High School in New Middletown, Ohio, and the starting catcher for the Lady Tigers, received two MVP awards as a cage player in the Queen of Diamonds Showcase (QDS) held at Kent State University Jan. 5-6.

The QDS is the big-gest fastpitch softball showcase of its kind in the United States, and Charley was one of only 264 athletes selected to compete. Being selected as a cage player ranks Charley among the top 30 best catchers, hitters and pitchers in high school fastpitch softball. This is her second year qualifying for the QDS.

Charley is a lifetime member of Lodge 776. She is the daughter of Jordan and Heather Bero (776) Troggio, and the granddaughter of Charlie and Renee Bero (776).

Lodge 776 member CHARLEY TROGGIO received two MVP awards as a cage player in the Queen of Diamonds Showcase at Kent State University in Ohio.

DETROIT — Bro. Albin Obed of Lodge 677 has outlived the life of his SNPJ insurance policy.

Bro. Obed was born April 1, 1914, in Avella, Pa. He had two brothers, Daniel and Martin Jr., and four sisters, Irene, Ann, Geraldine and Lenore. His father Martin was a coal miner, and his mother Mary kept boarders at their home. Mary cooked, cleaned and made lunch for the boarders, all while caring for her husband and their seven children. The Obed family moved to Detroit in the 1920s to find work in the automobile plants. They became members of Wolverine Lodge 677 and were active in the organization for many years.

In 1946, Bro. Obed moved to Coldwater, Mich., with his wife Esther and their two young children, Diana and Martin. Albin was active in church and community affairs, served on the school board, and held membership in the Exchange Club and Toastmasters. He loved to play golf, ping pong and horseshoes, winning a number of championships on the local level. The Obed family loved to return to Detroit, Avella and the Pittsburgh area to visit relatives. They also enjoyed attending annual summer SNPJ get-togethers at the Ben Hur Farm in Brighton, Mich.

Albin worked much of his life, from 1946-1974, as su-pervisor of inventory control for Federal-Mogul Service, a distributor of automotive parts in Coldwater. He retired in 1976 and devoted many hours to volunteer work, especially with the local hospice organization and the group that built the Branch County Memorial Clock Tower. Albin’s wife Esther died in November 1994. He was married again in 1997 to Myrtle Ruse, whom had also lost her spouse.

In September 2012, Bro. Obed moved into Drews Place, an assisted living community in Coldwater. His wife Myrtle and son Martin enjoy visiting him several times a week. He very much appreciates visits, cards and letters from friends and relatives. He will be 99 years old in April.

On behalf of the members of Lodge 677 and the Slovene National Benefit Society, we extend best wishes for continued health and happiness to Bro. Obed.

Society member for over 80 years

Bro. ALBIN OBED (677)

Outlived Membersbest wishes to our

Verbick Memorial Bowl rolls through year 21

The Easy Pick Ups team was made up of Lodge 584 membersCINDY HAYES, BARB SMOLE, SUE MOUTHEY, MICHELLE SCHWEIGER and MARY DONOVAN.

Fun-O-Leers members participating in the 2013 Tony Verbick Memorial Bowling Tournament included TIM DONOVAN (584), Craig Frohna and Cary Donovan.

by MARY DONOVAN (584) District 6 Athletic Director

MILWAUKEE — The Tony Verbick Memorial Bowling Tournament was held Jan. 19. It’s a celebrated event that includes SNPJ, CFU, KSKJ and the Sloga Division of CFU.

As the clock approached noon, bowlers waited in an-ticipation of Judy Price start-ing the tournament with the ceremonial first ball. This year, many pins went down and the tournament action began!

Bowlers rolled their balls, hoping for that next strike. There were two bowlers who started their games off in grand style, Gina Daros-zewski with 10 strikes in a row and Tim Donovan with nine strikes in a row. Great job adding to the excitement of the tournament!

There is one participant who I’m so glad to see each year. Ed Schircely is always a reliable bowler, and he throws quite a ball. He may not be as quick on his feet as he was when he was younger, but his enthusiasm and talent make up for it and help him to continue to roll a great series.

We held a 50/50 combina-tion prize drawing in which we

had many generous donations from individuals, Lodges and businesses. Thanks to all for your generosity. Proceeds from the drawing and the tourna-ment will be donated equally to the scholarship funds of the four organizations that participated.

There were two gals that I really want to thank for running the drawing, Debbie Taylor and Rita Robbins. It’s quite a job selling tickets and keeping

the prizes moving along during bowling. I truly appreciate all of your help and efforts.

No Slovenian event is com-plete without having food avail-able. I’d like to thank Jan and Jerry Missaen for their help selling Slovenian sausages. Lodge 686 will receive the proceeds from the sale of the sausages. Thank you as well for your donation from the sales to the scholarship funds.

The Tony Verbick Memo-

rial Bowling Tournament is always a wonderful event thanks to the participants and onlookers. Imagine 21 years ago when the initial plans were put forth for this event. Who knew that it would still be an event that is anticipated and enjoyed by so many? Pencil this tournament in for next year, the third weekend of January!

I wish everyone a happy and healthy new year! See you all at the 2014 tournament.

Team NameCroatian Sensations

Fun-O-LeersSLOGA DrinkersSLOGA Family

2011 ChampionsBadger Touring Team

Fun-O-Leers TooThe Carroll Crunchers

OPATappers

Family AffairMixed NutsGVBBB’s

Easy Pick Ups

Handicap Score3,1743,1483,1293,0603,0012,9912,9782,9702,8042,7192,6852,6742,6702,635

Organization-CaptainCFU - Greg PanhansSNPJ - Tim DonovanSLOGA - Jim Kodel

SLOGA - Mary Alyce FrancisKSKJ - Chad Fischer

SNPJ - Jerry WucinskiSNPJ - Frank Bevsek

SLOGA - Christina CarrollSLOGA - Gina Daroszewski

KSKJ - Tom GorencSLOGA - Colleen Simonis

SNPJ - Gay SchweigerSNPJ - Ed Vidmar

SNPJ - Mary Donovan

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2013 Tony Verbick Memorial Bowling Tournament Results

Badger Jabberby BOB SMOLE

Lodge 584

MILWAUKEE — This article is com-ing to you directly from Melbourne, Fla. Yes, Amalie and I are here mooching off my older brother, Rudy Smole (584). The weather is great; it’s only 65 degrees, but compared to the below-zero weather they’re experiencing in Wisconsin, I’m in the right place. We will be visiting (or mooching) for the next week, then we’ll start heading for home.

You might still be able to enter the annual Fun-O-Leers bowling social on Saturday, April 13, at Riviera Lanes, 86th and Greenfield in West Allis, Wis. When the lanes are filled that’s it, so I hope you can still get in on the fun. Give Craig Frohna a call at (262) 470-5295 to see if there are any vacancies.

Here’s another reminder about the $3.60 local Lodge assessment that is now payable. Each adult member is responsible for this assessment in order to maintain his “member in good standing” status. Failure

to pay this assessment could affect your participation in SNPJ and Lodge functions. Keep in good standing by mailing your dues to Lodge 584 Secretary/Treasurer Jeff Mlaker, 6760 Ash St., Oak Creek, WI 53154. Give Bro. Mlaker a call at (414) 699-3164 if you have any questions.

Badger Lodge 584 will be sending some delegates to the 2013 Young Adult Con-ference at the beautiful SNPJ Recreation Center in Pennsylvania July 21-23. If you’d like to be considered, contact Bro. Tim or Sis. Mary Donovan at (414) 817-0192.

It is with deep sorrow that I report another passing of a dear friend and Sister member of Badger Lodge 584. Sis. Caro-line (Fritz) Zilles passed away Jan. 16 at the age of 89. Caroline was the beloved wife of Donald Zilles; dear mother of Donna (Tom) Ryterske, Robert (Georjean) Zilles and Diane (Jack) Geisel; loving grand-mother of Rachel (Brian) Coates, Kate Ryterske, Heidi Geisel, Sarah Ryterske, Nate (Nicole) Zilles, Emily (Jeff) Chris-tensen, Ben (Andi) Zilles, Marta Geisel and Michael Geisel; great-grandmother of Rob, Charlie, Daniel, Regan and Kendall; and sister of Mary (Shirley) Fritz and Mary

Zortz, and the late Frank and John Fritz.Sis. Zilles was a very active member of

the Badger Lodge for many years, and she was always willing to help at the annual picnics of yester-year. She was a regular contributor of goodies to our Badger Lodge meetings, as well as our annual Christmas parties. Caroline was a devoted member of Badger Lodge 584 and the Slovenian Retirees, and served as a volunteer at Aurora West Allis Medical Center. Sis. Zilles, although you will be absent, you will not be forgotten. Rest in peace.

The next regular monthly Badger Lodge 584 meeting will be a bit special since it will take place on Valentine’s Day. On Thursday, Feb. 14, we will start at 7 p.m. – yes, I said 7 p.m. This is the new starting time for our meetings, so please take note! Our meeting site remains the same: Mary Queen of Heaven gym, 2360 S. 106th St. in West Allis. Come on out and spend the evening with us.

I dread the thought of returning to the cold, but I must face reality. Home is in Wisconsin, and that’s where I must return. For the present, I’ll call Melbourne home, sweet home.

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Florida SNPJ Days housing informationListed below is a number of hotels, motels, and bed & breakfasts for those attending Florida SNPJ Days at Lodge 603 in Samsula:

Motels & Hotels:La Quinta Inn1791 DunlawtonPort Orange, FL 32129 (386) 756-3440approx 6.5 miles from Lodge 603Country Inn & Suites5802 Journey’s End WayPort Orange, FL 32127(386) 760-0101approx. 6.5 miles from Lodge 603Ocean Air Motel1161 N. Dixie FreewayNew Smyrna Beach, FL(Mainland, family-owned)(386) 428-5748approx. 9 miles from Lodge 603Hampton Inn214 Flagler Ave.New Smyrna Beach, FL(Beachside)(855) 271-3622approx. 11.5 miles from Lodge 603Best Western1401 S. Atlantic Ave.New Smyrna Beach, FL(Oceanfront)(386) 426-0020approx. 11.5 miles from Lodge 603Islander Beach Resort1601 S. Atlantic Ave. New Smyrna Beach, FL(Oceanfront)approx. 11.5 miles from Lodge 603Coastal Waters Inn3509 S. Atlantic Ave.New Smyrna Beach, FL(Oceanfront)approx. 12.5 miles from Lodge 603Best Western Edgewater Inn1730 S. Ridgewood Ave.Edgewater, FL(Mainland)approx. 13 miles from Lodge 603 BED & BREAKFAST:Riverview Hotel and B&B103 Flagler Ave.New Smyrna Beach, FL(Beachside, on the river)(386) 428-5858approx 11 miles from Lodge 603Night Swan Bed & Breakfast512 S. Riverside Dr.New Smyrna Beach, FL(Mainland, on the river)(386) 423-4940approx 9.5 miles from Lodge 603

FLORIDA SNPJ DAYSFROM PAGE 1

Pauline is planning to serve some great food, so bring a hearty appetite.

The Lodge 603 Hall will open at noon Saturday, March 2, just in time for lunch. Saturday entertainment will feature the Marc Bouchard Orchestra from Daytona Beach, Fla., and Tony Klepec (643) will be leading a jam session.

A brief program is also on the sched-ule for Saturday afternoon, featuring special guests Miss SNPJ 2013 Kristen Cushman (138) and SNPJ National Secretary Karen Pintar. The music will continue until 8 p.m., with food and drink available throughout the day. Clay and Debbie Benedict will open the kitchen on Saturday, followed by Nancy Bass in the late afternoon. Clay, Debbie and Nancy also have some great food to serve. Saturday admission is $10.

On Sunday, March 3, the Lodge hall will open at noon. Kathy Carmichael, Dee Dumas and Jeane Novotny have a

nice meal planned to start the afternoon. They will also be serving a variety of food at reasonable prices that afternoon, and the bar will be open serving liquid refreshments. Music for Sunday will feature Virgil Baker & Friends from Michigan. Sunday admission is $10. Jam sessions will be scheduled throughout the weekend, so bring your instruments and join the entertainment.

A number of motels are located nearby if you happen to need lodging for the weekend. A number of area establishments are listed to the left. Several have toll-free numbers if you’d like to make a reservation. Contact Ruth Benedict at (386) 427-1410 or leave a message at the Lodge, (386) 428-3983, if you have any lodging questions.

We’ll see you in March. Be sure to wear your smiling face!

As a reminder, all Lodge 603 mem-bers should send their yearly dues of $6 per member to Lodge Secretary Mary Ann Reichel, 437 N. Samsula Dr., New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168.

JOE NOVAK [left] and BOB TURCOLA entertain at the Samsula Lodge 603 Hall. The Bob Turcola Orchestra will headline the Friday entertainment during 2013 Florida SNPJ Days.

Samsula Lodge 603 making plans for 2013 Florida SNPJ Days

by EMILY HOGAN (6)Miss SNPJ Talent 2013

SYGAN, Pa. — Crafts and songs and Santa... oh, my! The Holly Jolly Christmas Party, hosted by Youth Circle 36 in December 2012, was wonderful. The party was full of crafts for all ages, performances, food and special guests.

The festivities began with perfor-mances by the Junior Tamburitzans of the South Hills. The Junior Tam-buritzans had a wide age range of performers who sang and danced. Each number was different from the previous, and they had the audience’s attention the whole time. They ended their show with group Christmas carols that filled the whole room with

Christmas spirit.I was honored to be asked to

perform a baton twirling routine, my Miss SNPJ talent, at the party. I love my sport and enjoy every op-portunity to share it with others. My routine was an old favorite that I have performed many times. My perfor-mance was set to a remixed version of the classic “Music Box Dancer,” and it included flying tu-tus, a life-sized music box and one handsome key turner – my father. My favorite part about performing is seeing and hearing the children in the audience enjoying the routine and baton tricks. I can only hope my performance was as fun to watch as it was to perform.

With the performances over, it was

time for my favorite part of the day: the delicious food. But while enjoying my plate with the other guests, bells rang loud and clear through the hall. The jingling could only mean one thing – Santa was there! The children lined up to tell the special visitor their Christmas wish lists. Even Miss SNPJ 2013 Kristin Cushman (138) and I had the chance to talk with the big man in red and tell him what we were hoping for under our trees.

With full bellies and Santa on his way back to the North Pole, crafts and dancing took over the night. Each table had a different craft and there was something for all ages, from pine cone ornaments to stained glass painting. The children were also able

to make a gingerbread house to take home. Each house was unique; there was one with a full pretzel rod roof and one with marshmallow windows, and there was even one with a car and garage. Before the night was over, the kids were encouraged to go across the hall to make a personalized gift for mom and dad.

Overall, the party was a huge success and Circle 36 did an out-standing job as host. After prizes, candy, crafts and a visit from Santa, I believe everyone left the party in high spirits and ready for Christmas. I am so thankful that I was asked to be a part of such a great evening, and I’m looking forward to the next event with everyone.

Miss Talent entertains for the Youth Circle 36 holiday party

by TIM CIMPERMAN (31) Sharon Slovenian Home

SHARON, Pa. — The Sharon Slo-venian Home is hosting its fourth annual Chili Fest charity fund-raiser competition. This event is slated for Saturday, Feb. 9, beginning at 7 p.m. The Sharon Slovenian Home wel-comes members and non-members alike to compete for the coveted Golden Spoon Award. Proceeds from

the 2013 Chili Fest will benefit the American Heart Association.

This year there will be two award categories: the People’s Choice and the Judges’ Choice. Guests voting for the People’s Choice award will pay $1 each to sample the wide array of chili dishes. After sampling, guests will vote for their favorite dishes with cash or coin, and the top three money-makers will be awarded the

gold, silver and bronze spoons.The Judges’ Choice award will

be determined by three respected culinary and hospitality experts. The judges will select one recipe among the competing dishes based on flavor to be declared the Slovenian Home’s official house chili dish for 2013. The winning recipe will also be used for any cook-offs or competitions the Slovenian Home participates in

during the course of the year.There is no entry fee, so save your

money to buy votes! Members may sign up at the club bar, and both mem-bers and non-members may register by e-mailing tim@cimpermanco.com. We’ll need your name and phone number; recipes do not need to be disclosed until cook-off day.

Let’s make Feb. 3 a hot day in a cold town at the Sharon Slovenian Home!

Warm up at the Sharon Slovenian Home chili cook-off

News from Here & There

by GRACE DOERKLodge 559

CHICAGO — Well, the cold tem-peratures from the Arctic were due, and they came. Brrr... The weather bureau has said that the temperatures will be in the single digits; hopefully the temperatures will rise again. We really can’t complain about the winter since it hasn’t been too bad.

I want to remind everyone in the Chicago area to get your tickets for the Perpetuum Jazzile performance which will be held at the Rialto Square Theater in Joliet, Ill., Wednesday, March 20, beginning at 7:30 p.m. This

vocal group is currently the biggest Slovenian jazz vocal ensemble. Their repertoire offers an attractive selec-tion of vocal jazz and pop, Brazilian bossa nova, gospel, close-harmony and funk, and is mostly sung a cap-pella, yet sometimes accompanied by remarkable jazz musicians.

Slovenian Union of America Branch 20 recently held their instal-lation of officers banquet. We were informed that, after much work, the former Slovene Women’s Union will likely become a 501c3 organization. These changes probably won’t be made until 2014.

Thanks to Joann Simpson (2), I was informed that Lois Volk, a member of the former Lodge 567, passed away at the age of 98. A number of current Lodge 2 members were formerly members of Lodge 567, and I knew many of them from seeing them at

the Auburn Slovenefest. I must say that the members of the former Lodge 567, whose secretary was the late Joe Brinocar, were diligent and practiced the ideals of fraternalism.

John Lazar, son of the late Frances Lazar, will serve as one of Sis. Volk’s pallbearers. Mary Aidich, another member of this group of former Lodge 567 fraternalists, is still living.

I distinctly remember when Lois Volk came to Chicago and stayed at my parents’ home with her daughter, Joyce, who was participating in the Miss SNPJ Pageant. Those were the days, and I must say many of us talk about them and, at times, wish they still existed. Today, SNPJ activity in the Chicago area is rather limited. Much can be attributed to the fact that when the SNPJ Home Office moved to Imperial, Pa., in 1993, many SNPJ members were very bitter. But time

marches on, and the rest of us enjoy reading about the other SNPJ Lodges that are still very active.

Unfortunately, Lois Volk outlived the life of her SNPJ insurance policy at the age of 95 and has been con-sidered an outlived Society member since that time.

John Cretnik (559) is still in rehab after breaking his hip and elbow. Best wishes for a quick return home, John; we miss seeing you at meetings. We were happy to hear that John and Judy Kovack (8) and Ed and Sharon Kovack (8) enjoyed their Bahamas cruise.

The Chicago Federation of SNPJ Lodges held their annual meeting Jan. 25 at the Slovenian Cultural Center in Lemont, Ill. Since I arrived early and had some time to kill before the meeting started, I roamed around the Slovenian Cultural Center looking at all the paintings on the walls. I was

really impressed! Besides the regular routine of

business, an audit was reported from 2012 and plans were set for events in 2013. Upcoming Federation ac-tivities include the May 27 Memorial Day services in the SNPJ section of Woodlawn cemetery, an August dinner dance, and the annual youth Christmas party in December.

Federation delegates heard reports from the four Federation-affiliated Lodges, and Carmella Smidl (8) won the attendance award. It was nice to see Justina Dabrowski (449) after suffering a fall in her home.

Well, I’ll admit that age is creep-ing up on me, and I now have several medical problems. You no sooner fin-ish with one problem and then another shows up – I guess that’s senior life. Here’s wishing all PROSVETA read-ers a happy Valentine’s Day.

CLEVELAND — The Slo-venian National Home, Slo-venian Museum and Archives, St. Clair Superior Develop-ment Corp., and Sterle’s Country House have partnered with local businesses and institutions to bring a piece of the most popular carnival in Slovenia, Kurentovanje (koo-rahn-toh-VAHN-yay), to Cleveland. This community-organized event will take place on St. Clair Ave., be-tween East 62nd and Addison

Road, on Saturday, Feb. 23, from noon to 6 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public.

Kurentovanje – a cultural event connecting ethnology, culture, arts and people from all over Europe – has been cel-ebrated in Slovenia for the past 50 years. The central figure of the carnival, the Kurent, is believed to chase away winter and usher in spring with its supernatural powers. The festival in Cleveland will be free to the public, and visitors

are encouraged to dress in costume as they experience the many different foods, wines, beers, music and dance of Slovenia and Eastern Europe There will be a prize awarded for the best homemade Kurent costume.

Traditional Kurentovanje starts with a parade, which, commencing at 1 p.m., will stretch from St. Vitus Church on Lausche Ave. to the Slo-venian National Home on St. Clair Ave. The procession

will include Kurents as well as groups in traditional dress from across Eastern Europe.

Beginning at 2 p.m., visi-tors can explore the Slovenian National Home as well as many other storefront busi-nesses in the area which will feature samplings of food, spirits and music. Wonderful ethnic foods such as Slovenian klobase and krofe (donuts), Laško beer, and Eastern European wines will all be available to enjoy, as well as

DJ Kishka and other musical acts. Visitors will also get a taste of the new Cleveland Flea, an open market featuring collectors, artists and artisans from the Cleveland area.

When the Kurentovanje ends at 6 p.m., visitors can move to the after party at Sterle’s Country House on East 55th where they can enjoy schnitzel, dance a polka or two, and the daring can even sample a shot of slivovitz!

The Cleveland Kuren-

tovanje is run by a volunteer steering committee and is supported by in-kind dona-tions and sponsorships from businesses and organizations, including Charter One Bank. Donations of all kinds are accepted through the St. Clair Superior Development Corpo-ration, the festival’s non-profit fiscal agent. For more informa-tion, contact Michael Flem-ing of the St. Clair Superior Development Corporation at (216) 881-0644, ext. 103.

A traditional Slovenian Kurentovanje coming to Cleveland in February

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Bro. Mitchell l. MoschNer• Lodge 371 •

CLE ELUM, Wash. — The members of Lodge 371 sadly report the July 18, 2012, pass-ing of Bro. Mitchell L. Mos-chner Jr., 55, of Cle Elum.

Bro. Moschner was born July 15, 1957, to Mitchell and Elsie (Lemshek) Moschner in Ellensburg, Wash. He graduat-ed from Cle Elum High School in 1975, and worked for the U.S. Forest Service in Enumclaw, Wash., following graduation.

Mitch served as president of SNPJ Lodge 371 from 1996-2002. He was well-known as a “lifetime spud farmer,” which led to his nickname, “The Spud King.”

Bro. Moschner is survived by his brother, Larry (Les-lie) Moschner; two nieces, Michelle (Joey) Santoro and Nichole Moschner; and many uncles, aunts and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents.

On behalf of the members of Lodge 371 and the Slovene National Benefit Society, we offer our condolences to Bro.

Moschner’s family, relatives and friends on their loss.

Bro. Peter saNdor• Lodge 321 •

WARREN, Ohio — The members of Lodge 321 sadly announce the Dec. 1, 2012, passing of Bro. Peter Sandor, 86, at Renaissance North Health Care Center, Warren.

Bro. Sandor was born March 28, 1926, in Warren, the son of Peter and Mary (Nemec) Sandor. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, retired from Copperweld Steel in 1980 after 37 years, and was a 70-year member of SNPJ Lodge 321.

Bro. Sandor is survived by his wife of 68 years, Laura (Huffman) Sandor: one son, Timothy J. (Debbie) San-dor; one daughter, Cynthia K. (Rick) Bartunek; four grandchildren, Tim (Brittany), Chris (Dana), Bryan (Kristin) and Lauren; and four great-grandchildren, Derek, Riann, Talyia and Mason.

Proceeding him in death were a brother, Frank; a

sister, Mary; and a great- granddaughter, Cayleigh.

Funeral services for Bro. Sandor were celebrated Dec. 4, 2012, at the Roberts-Clark Chapel, Lane Family Funeral Home. Interment followed at Crown Hill Burial Park.

On behalf of the members of Lodge 321 and the Slovene National Benefit Society, we offer our condolences to Bro. Sandor’s family, relatives and friends on their loss.

sis. MayMe s. cooMBe• Lodge 268 •

ELY, Minn. — With sadness, the members of Lodge 268 announce the Dec. 13, 2012, passing of Sis. Mayme S. Coombe, 94, at her home in Eveleth, Minn.

Sis. Coombe was born Jan. 17, 1918, in Eveleth, a daughter of Jacob and Mary (Lukanc) Semich. Mayme was a 1935 graduate of Eveleth High School. On July 8, 1939, she was united in marriage to Wil-liam T. Coombe in Virginia, Minn.

Sis. Coombe worked as a seamstress for the Cluett Pea-body shirt factory and was a clerk at F.W. Woolworth. She was a 76-year SNPJ member, having served as president of the former Lodge 130 in Eveleth. She was also a past Noble Grand of the IOOF Re-bekahs, and held membership with the All-Slav Club, Eveleth Senior Citi zens, Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America, and the Happy Hour Singers at the Eveleth Nursing Home for over 20 years.

Surviving are two sons, William Thomas “Tom” (Car-ol) Coombe Jr. and Douglas J. (Louise) Coombe; two daughters, Phyllis Torrel and Elizabeth (Dan) Biondich; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Anita Semich and Dorothy Bar boni; a brother-in-law, Roy (Katy) Coombe; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband William; a brother, Jack Semich; and a sister, Angie Mallaro.

Memorial services for Sis.

Coombe were celebrated Dec. 17, 2012, at the Cron-Sheehy Funeral Home Chapel, Eveleth, officiated by Fr. Frank Perko-vich. Inurnment followed in Eveleth Cemetery.

On behalf of the members of Lodge 268 and the Slovene National Benefit Society, we extend our sympathies to Sis. Coombe’s family, relatives and friends on their loss.

sis. JosePhiNe Bradach• Lodge 5 •

CLEVELAND — The Bra-dach family and members of Lodge 5 sadly report the Dec. 14, 2012, passing of Sis. Jo-sephine (Martincic) Bradach, 101, of Strongsville, Ohio.

Sis. Bra dach was born March 18, 1911, and lived in Cleveland all her life. She was a lifelong member of SNPJ Lodge 5, St. Vitus Catholic Church, Glasbena Matica Sing-ing Society, AMLA and KSKJ. She outlived her SNPJ life in-surance policy in April 2012.

Survivors include one son, Wil liam (Shari) Bradach; one daughter, Loretta (Austin) Mulhern; five grandchil dren, Scott (Darcie) Bradach, Corey Bradach, Lisa Mulhern, Deb-bie Mulhern and Mary (Tony) Pietrocola; and two great-granddaughters, Giavanna and Alyssa.

She was preceded in death by her husband Edward; par-ents Anton and Ivana Martin-cic; brothers Anthony and Stanley; and sister Molly.

A Funeral Mass was cel-ebrated for Sis. Bradach Dec. 18 at St. Vitus Catholic Church, Cleveland. Burial followed in All Souls Cemetery, Chardon Township, Ohio.

On behalf of the members of Lodge 5 and the Slovene National Benefit Society, our sincere condolences are offered to Sis. Bradach’s family, rela-tives and friends on their loss.

Bro. deNNis P. delVecchio• Lodge 259 •

MEADOWLANDS, Pa. — With sadness, the members of Lodge 259 report the Dec. 15, 2012, passing of Bro. Dennis Paul DelVecchio Sr., 67, of Canonsburg, Pa., in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh.

Bro. DelVecchio was born April 22, 1945, in Canonsburg, a son of the late Clyde and Stella (Picio) DelVecchio. He was a graduate of Canon-McMillan High School, class of 1963, and had lived his entire life in Canonsburg.

In addition to 41 years of SNPJ membership, he was also

John & Frances Ambrose

Now we’re together. May we rest in peace and may we both be blessed. No one can part us now, and the family will think of

us both as always “one of the family žlahta.”

DEATHS REPORTEDFor the month of December 2012 DATE OFLODGE NAME DEATH CITY/STATE 6 Edward J. Draksler 11-25-12 West Mifflin, Pa. 6 Bertha Subic 10-01-12 Pittsburgh, Pa. 6 John W. Changle 11-09-12 Bethel Park, Pa. 8 Shirley VanAutreve-Gray 11-01-12 Lakeland, Fla. 34 Dorothy L. Lovick 11-04-12 Indianapolis, Ind. 41 Matt Draftina 05-09-12 Jeannette, Pa. 87 Edward L. Zupanc 07-28-12 West Newton, Pa. 89 Nick M. Bozic 11-14-12 Washington, Pa. 138 Betty J. Cummins 11-20-12 Canonsburg, Pa. 138 William W. McCormick Sr. 12-03-12 Moundsville, W.Va. 138 Anthony R. Sedmak 12-05-12 Houston, Pa. 142 Dolores L. Dobida 11-15-12 Willoughby, Ohio 153 Jodi Ann Coppola 11-10-12 Lowellville, Ohio 158 Stanley P. Gulick 12-02-12 Euclid, Ohio 174 Anne L. Smail 11-20-12 Latrobe, Pa. 259 Pauline Leskovic 10-10-12 Meadow Lands, Pa. 268 Ronald M. Peterlin 11-13-12 Temecula, Calif. 268 Bernard E. Shain 11-21-12 Gilbert, Minn. 562 Angela Nedved 10-13-12 Martins Ferry, Ohio 562 Wilma Glogovsek 10-22-12 Martins Ferry, Ohio 564 Betty J. Darr 11-13-12 Kendallville, Ind. 564 Nevina Hollands 11-10-12 Northville, Mich. 577 Evelyn J. Krasovic 11-15-12 Spokane, Wash. 584 Sylvia Menzik 01-28-12 Thomson, Ga. 584 Frank L. Ermenc 03-05-12 Grand Forks, N.D. 584 Lillian A. Esquivel 08-28-11 Greenfield, Wis. 584 Frank J. Leban 11-24-12 Lake Barrington, Ill. 604 Joseph J. Lipovec 08-15-12 Euclid, Ohio 604 Mary Gruden 11-13-12 Willowick, Ohio 604 Danielle Susel 07-13-12 Prichard, W.Va. 626 Dolores S. Krizay 11-13-12 Doylestown, Ohio 629 Regina M. Muir 02-11-12 White Oak, Pa. 723 Glenn H. Sadnick 09-11-12 San Diego, Ca. 723 Lorene Richtar 12-10-12 Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. 757 Sophie Sunter 10-20-12 Price, Utah 764 John Yerasha 11-02-12 West Allis, Wis. 770 Miro Sankovich 08-12-12 Bessemer, Pa. 776 Ronald L. Benedict 11-18-12 Edinburg, Pa.

KAREN A. PINTARNational Secretary

a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church. He enjoyed woodworking and spending time with his grandchildren.

On Oct. 24, 1989, he mar-ried the former Lynn M. Zadach, who survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Kelly (Michael) Palombo; a son, Dennis Paul (Chris) DelVec-chio Jr.; three grandchildren, Tyler and Maria Palombo, and Garrett DelVecchio; a brother, Wayne (Diane) DelVecchio; a sister, Patricia Lynn (Ray) Leposky; and several nieces and nephews.

A blessing service for Bro. DelVecchio was held Dec. 18, 2012, at Salandra Funeral Ser-vice Inc., Canonsburg. Inter-ment followed in St. Patrick Cemetery.

On behalf of the members of Lodge 259 and the Slovene National Benefit Society, we offer our sympathies to Bro. DelVecchio’s family, relatives and friends on their loss.

sis. hilda szyJko• Lodge 6 •

SYGAN, Pa. — The members of Lodge 6 sadly report the Dec. 15, 2012, passing of Sis. Hilda (Malover) Szyjko, 88, of South Fayette Township, Pa.

Sis. Szyjko was born June 21, 1924, in South Fayette, a daughter of John and Julia Malover. She was the be-loved wife of the late Charles Szyjko Sr.

In addition to 70 years of SNPJ membership, Sis. Szyjko was a longtime member of St. Barbara Church in Bridgeville.

Surviving are two sons, Donald (Linda) Szyjko and David (Roberta) Szyjko; a daughter-in-law, Rosalyn Szyjko; four grandchildren, Rochelle (Howard) Renner, Kelly (Mike) Harim, and Jes-sica and Bryan Szyjko; and four great-grandchildren, Dalton and Sabrina Renner, and Mi-chael and Kaitlyn Harim.

She was preceded in death by a son, Charles Szyjko Jr.; a sis-ter, Mary Kamovitch; and four brothers, John Malover, and Frank, Louis and William Sray.

Her family appreciated the care Sis. Szyjko received from the staff at Country Meadows.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated for Sis. Szyjko Dec. 19, 2012, in St. Barbara Church with the Rev. Richard E. Ward as celebrant. Inter-ment followed in St. Barbara Cemetery.

On behalf of the members of Lodge 6 and the Slovene National Benefit Society, we offer our condolences to Sis. Szyjko’s family, relatives and friends on their loss.

50-Year MembersJanuary 2013 Lodge Member A01 Ronald R. Bialorucki 5 Karen A. Tomsic 6 Edith M. Paul 53 Anton Ipavec 53 Evangeline M. Smith 53 David L. Stephan 53 Charles J. Stoneman 87 Daniel F. Skarja 142 Frank E. Kalin 174 Karen Danaitis 225 Treva Nichols 225 Dennis M. Vinardi 289 Carol H. Hamilton 564 Barbara A. Reinke 577 James J. Delost

Lodge Member 581 Walter Bullett 581 Joan A. Bizzak 581 Stephen J. Buynak 581 Sharon L. Moore 584 David W. Loncaric 603 James E. Bazyk 603 Rudolph W. Pleterski 614 Joseph A. Zabukovec 643 John W. Koniowsky 677 Martin E. Obed 723 Arthine A. Knezovich 723 Charlene J. Spencer 723 Catherine H. Bole 729 Doreen H. Banchansky

60-Year MembersJanuary 2013 Lodge Member 33 William P. Yerzyk 106 Elsie Bozick 106 Constance L. Chernik 117 Joan D. Keller 138 Patricia J. Oravec 190 Edward F. Beesoick

Lodge Member 581 Joseph Skubits 584 Iris A. Belec 584 Ruth E. Gerek 614 Helen L. Prijatel 723 Donald W. Juvan 782 Fred Hwostow

Lodge Member 5 John Cetinich 87 Lillian Figiel 106 Anthony Stefancic 142 Joseph W. Tomsic 158 Walter H. Zlatoper 174 Mollie Beebe

70-Year MembersJanuary 2013

Lodge Member 207 Pauline A. Franjevic 577 Henry P. Fear 581 Mildred F. Hodnik 584 Eleanore R. Krejci 782 Theresa E. Valerio