Pristavski listi Č Odprtje Slovenske pristave 2015 Dragi člani in članice , spet se bomo po dolgi zimi in kratki pomladi dobili skupaj na prvi veselici na Slovenski pristavi za “Memorial Day” vikend v nedeljo 24 maja. Sveto mašo bo daroval prečastiti župnik Janez Kumše ob 1:45 popoldne. Po božjem obredu si boste lahko privoščili zemeljsko hrano dobro znane pristavske kuhinje in okusnih pristavskih čevapčičev. Pri točilni mizi boste prijazno postreženi z običajno pijačo. Za ples in dobro počutje smo tokrat povabili muzikante poljskega porekla Don Wojtila Band, ki bodo igrali od 4. ure naprej. Ker je običajno udeležba na prvi veselici bolj slaba, vas mogoče privabijo teli muzikantje, da pridete v večjem številu. Nadzor članskih izkaznic Članske karte so magnetne z imenom člana in serijsko številko. Če članarina ni plačana, kartica ni veljavna. Kot vam je znano letos mineva 70 let konca druge svetovne Gostje morajo plačati vstopnino $10 in s tem postanejo člani za vojne in obnavljamo Orlov vrh s kapelo brezjanske Marije. en dan. Dodatne magnetne Pridite na odprtje –prvo veselico letos na Pristavi in si oglejte kartice je mogoče nabaviti za $7. kako napreduje obnova celega projekta. Dragi člani in članice, povabite še vaše prijatelje in pridite na nas mali konček Slovenije v Ameriki. Opening day picnic 2015 Membership and Gate Cards Dear members, Cards issued from 2009 to the present are your Membership card and Gate Key. Your card/ s will be activated only upon payment of all dues owed. Members should always carry their cards For your dancing pleasure and enjoyment, we have invited the Don Wojtila Band to play from 4:00pm on. Attendance at and will be required to present them at the gate for admisthe first picnic has been usually rather poor, but maybe this sion. All adult guests who wish band of musicians will entice more of you to come. to gain admission to our As you know, this year marks 70 years since the end of World grounds are required to purchase a one-day membership War II. We are renovating the chapel on Orlov Vrh which is for $10. Additional gate cards dedicated to our Blessed Mother Mary of Brezje. Come to may be purchased for $7. our opening picnic at Pristava and you can see for yourself the progress on this project. After a long winter and a short spring, we will once again get together for the first picnic this Memorial Day weekend on Sunday, May 24th. Holy Mass will be celebrated by Father John Kumse at 1:45pm. After Mass, you can treat yourself to some homemade food from the famous Pristava kitchen or delicious grilled “čevapčiči”. The usual refreshments will be served at the bar. Dearest members, Invite your friends and come to our little corner of Slovenia in America. Pristavski Listič 2015 Page 2 From the President…. Welcome to the 2015 Slovenska Pristava SeasonA Year of Remembrance and Celebrations Life for all Slovenians changed, as they knew it with the horrendous events of May 1945 and the days, months, and years that followed. Those days culminated with the torture and murder of thousands, the separation of families, the theft of land and livelihood, and the loss of home and homeland. For the families who stayed behind, Slovenia was wrapped in poverty, fear, and abuse. For those living in the international refugee camps came the realization that most would not be going home again and the resolution to begin life anew. For the refugees who settled in the United States, Canada, and Argentina post WWII, it was important for them to rebuild their cultures in their new countries. For Cleveland area recent immigrants, keeping the motto of Bog, Narod, Domovina was of utmost concern. The émigrés of the late 1940s and 1950s were able to remain tightly knit through their passions for the Slovenian Catholic Churches, Slovenian culture, and Slovenian Family. Fifty-four years ago, Slovenska Pristava was born from the remains of Strojin’s Farm in an oxbow of the Grand River. It was there that the immigrants came together to create a space much like Slovenia in Northeastern Ohio. Through their love and passion these individuals, who were just making a place for themselves in their new homeland, scraped, saved, and worked to create a center that would keep alive the religious, educational, and cultural traditions of the Slovenian family both then and long into the future. This year, Slovenska Pristava will be commemorating and celebrating milestones both within the worldwide Slovenian community and Pristava itself. First, please plan on making Pristava your destination for Father’s Day 2015. This year we will be commemorating the 70 th Anniversary of the atrocities of the end of World War II as well as the exodus of Slovenian citizens from Slovenia into the international refugee camps. Join us for a very special Mass, and then stay with us for dinner and a program in remembrance of those who gave of their lives and of their homeland. Slovenska Pristava was built because of the passion, commitment, and love of the survivors of this dark time in Slovenian history. It is only fitting that we remember those who sacrificed their lives and those who left their homeland at this time. This year’s Spominski Dan will be special for us as we rededicate the Chapel and Orlov Vrh at this year’s Mass. After many years of basic repair and upkeep, due especially to the members of Tabor and then the Slovenska Pristava Pensioners, we have been able to raise funds to renovate the Chapel and landscaping of the grounds. Always a special place to many, we hope these renovations will continue to stress the importance of the Slovenian history into our future. The future is about children, and Slovenska Pristava has always maintained a special part of its mission for the children of Slovenian descent. This year we are celebrating the anniversary Pristavska Taborenje (CAMP PRISTAVA). Begun in 1965, this camp has brought together over the years thousands of campers, counselors, and adults who have built relationships that last the test of time. Year after year people of all ages talk about how important “Camp Pristava” was to them. This year rejoice with us as we mark this milestone. Pristava was born from the suffering of the past and is alive today for the future, our children. We are once again only able to keep Pristava both sustainable and thriving because of you. Your financial and volunteer support, as well as your attendance at events throughout the year, allows Pristava to continue to grow to be the strongest cultural center in Northeastern Ohio. THANK YOU! Inside this edition of The Listič you will find more information concerning what I wrote about above and more. I hope it along with the website and other Slovenian media will keep you in the know of what is happening at Pristava throughout the 2015 season. In conclusion, on behalf of the 2015 Board Members of Slovenska Pristava, I would like to welcome you to our upcoming season. I look forward to seeing you at one of the many events this season and sharing a glass of wine with you! Na zdravje! Respectfully yours, Mary Ann Vogel predsednica Pristavski Listič 2015 Page 3 Tina Maze Autographed Olympic Ski-Racing Suit Raffle Tina is the most successful female Slovenian ski-racer of all time! 1 ticket $10.00 6 tickets for $50.00 Autographed Ski racing suit worn by 2time 2014 Olympic Gold Medal Champion Tina Maze. Raffle held at Slovenska Pristava 9/13/15. Visit www.slovenskapristava.org for more information about purchasing tickets. Own a part of history! Napovedani koncert Ota Pestnerja je bil odpovedan zaradi njegovega nenadnega zdravstvenega problema. Ker se je njegovo stanje zboljšalo in ker sam zelo želi obiskati Ameriko, bo koncert na Slovenski pristavi v nedeljo 19. aprila ob 4.uri popoldne. Dvorana bo odprta ob 3. uri. Po koncertu bo ansambel Alpski sextet igral za ples. Vstopnice bodo $20 in ves dobiček je namenjen za obnovo kapele na Slovenski pristavi. Za rezervacijo vstopnic pokličite M. Zalar na št. 440-943-3844 po 7. uri zvečer ali za vikend. Kupite jih lahko tudi pri vratih na dan koncerta. Poskrbljeno bo tudi za pijačo in običajno hrano pristavske kuhinje. Vsi prijatelji slovenske glasbe prisrčno vabljeni. The legendary singer from Slovenia, OTO PESTNER had to cancel his engagement for March 13th due to unexpected health issues, but will be here in Cleveland on Sunday, April 19th at 4 PM with a concert in the hall at Slovenska Pristava. The doors will open at 3 PM with the concert commencing at 4 PM. Since this is past the Lenten season, there will be a dance afterwards with the Alpine sextet, who will accompany Oto on a few selections during the concert. This will also be an opportunity to meet Oto personally. Food and refreshments will be available. Join us for an outstanding concert by Oto Pestner and a dance on Slovenska Pristava on Sunday April 19th at 4 PM. This is a benefit for the renovation of the chapel on Pristava, donation $20. For more information call M. Zalar at 1-440-943-3844 after 7 PM or on weekends. Pristavski Listič 2015 Sunday Calendar of events for 2015 May 24 Opening Day Picnic (Don Wojtila Band) Sunday June 7 Saturday June 20 Sunday June 21 Sunday Sunday June 28 July 5 Saturday July 11 St. Mary’s Slovenian School picnic St. Vitus Slovenian School picnic “Spominski Dan” Mass and Dinner “Proud to be Slovenian” Day Farewell for Consul General Jure Žmauc Pristava Campers Steak Roast Sunday July 12 Monday thru Sunday July 13 thru July 19 Sunday July 19 Sunday August 2 Sunday August 9 Sunday Saturday Sunday Sunday “MZA” Catholic Mission Aid picnic Camp Pristava (Slovenian schools and Slovenska Pristava) St. Vitus Parish picnic Slovenska Pristava Pensioners picnic - Alpski Sextet Primorski Club picnic Sunday August 16 September 5&6 September 13 September 19 October 11 Saturday October 17 Pristava Campers Clambake and Pristava Jam (Clam Jam) Rice & Blood Sausage Festival - Pristava Pensioners “Oktoberfest” Sunday October 25 “Občni Zbor” - Annual Meeting Saturday November 7 Saturday January 23, 2016 “Molitve” - Prayers for deceased members Pristavska Noč 2016 Saturday St. Mary’s Parish picnic Baraga Days (No event at Pristava) “Vinska Trgatev” - Wine Festival Page 4 “Why I Joined Slovenska Pristava” By: Erin Fabian In 2009, I had a crazy idea. My father and I are avid canoe racers and I had heard of a race in Canada. But not just any race; the longest annual canoe and kayak race in the world -- The Yukon River Quest. We had some serious training to do. Luckily, I live extremely close to the Grand River and we were able to spend countless hours on the river paddling during the fall of 2009 through our departure to Yukon, Canada in June 2010. Even luckier, I was able to watch the pool at Slovenska Pristava being built from the riverbed. My father and I would watch the progress and ponder what on earth was going on in those woods. We talked about that pool a lot during those hours on the river. The pool piqued my interest and, ultimately, was the reason why I decided to join. Pristava was in the background of one of the most enjoyable seasons of my life with my father; Pristava was there while I got to know my dad. By the time I sent in my application in 2014, the pool was finished! In addition—so was my family! My husband and I had welcomed our two daughters into the world (February 2012 and November 2013). We live just down the road from Slovenska Pristava and are there all the time in the summer. After work, I pick my kids up from daycare and we head down to play on the playground or swim in the pool for a couple hours before dinner. On the weekends, I should just have my mail forwarded there. Pristava has been there while I got to know my kids. Interestingly, most of the people I have met at Pristava are second or third generation Slovenians. However, my Slovenian ancestors immigrated to the United States in the early 1900’s and eventually settled in Geauga County. Because they did not settle in an ethnic neighborhood surrounded by other Slovenians, much of their Slovenian culture was lost by the time I came around in the fourth generation. It has been absolutely fascinating digging into my family history to learn about where my great grandparents came from and what brought them to America. Pristava has been there to help me get to know my family’s past. In closing, I joined Pristava for the sole purpose of having a place close by for my kids to play. But, the community has given me so many reasons to stay a member of Pristava and get involved helping to maintain and improve the organization. We are so excited to sign our daughters up for their first summer camp, we look forward to the numerous picnics during the summer, we love the friends we are making poolside, we love the sense of peace on that hunk of land in Ashtabula County! Pristava will be there for my kids’ future. Zevnik-Cosic Funeral Home 28890 Chardon Road - Willoughby Hills, OH 44092 Phone (440) 944-8400 Joe Zevnik - Licensed Funeral Director Pristavski Listič 2015 Page 5 OUR HOME AWAY FROM HOME The question often comes to mind, why support Slovenian institutions; our churches, our Slovenian Homes, publications, singing groups, musical groups and most of all our Slovenska Pristava? All mentioned, tell us what we are and where we came from. They are the fibers of our being. Our churches have given us spirituality and stability. The Slovenian homes have been our gathering places. Publications and even our radio programs have been a uniting force. Singing and musical groups have given us the music that lightens the very soul of our identity. Then there is Slovenska Pristava, which brings everything together. Pristava, like no other, offers everything Slovenian all in one place. As we drive up, the first thing that greets us is a roadside shrine and the chapel on the hill. How Slovenian is that? As we continue down the hill a beautiful hall comes into view and the pavilion, where so many singing and musical groups have brought us so many happy occasions. Across the bridge stands a type of village all its own. The children’s playground delights so many of our young Slovenians who will cherish memories made there. Across the road in the large field we see the volleyball, tennis courts, and a soccer field in the shadow of the Slovenian haystack, or kozolec. How appropriate is it to remind us of being Slovenian with its rich history of monumental traditions? Just think of all the churches on hilltops all over Slovenia. As we continue down the wooded road of Pristava, it takes us to the beautiful swimming pool with its high water slides. And let’s not forget the landscaping and the small pavilion to utilize for our small gatherings in the summer heat by the poolside. OUR Slovenska Pristava has everything we need to enjoy ourselves any day of the week. But Sunday afternoons it’s really the place to be, especially in the summer months. Every weekend something is happening, be it a parish picnic, a concert performance, a private event such as a wedding reception, or just a friendly gathering in the shade of tall trees, providing relief from the hot sun. Pristava is a place we can call our home away from home. We meet our family and friends there, which can sometimes be a rare commodity in these hurried days of our lives. We even hear our own mother tongue spoken, especially when grandparents and grandchildren get together, or we have visitors from Slovenia. Those visitors are simply amazed at what they see on our Pristava. A little bit of Slovenia in this vast country we live in. Cherish what we have and support it in any way you can. Support can be given by giving some of your time in keeping Pristava clean and beautiful. You can also give a hand in the kitchen or serving drinks. Only with support and volunteerism will Slovenska Pristava continue to be… Our Home Away from Home. Tony Ovsenik Subscribe TODAY! Subscription Information Contact: [email protected] or call 440-833-0020 Pozor Balincarji !!! All balinca lovers are invited to join Pristava Balinca players every Thursday and Sunday afternoon for fun and friendly competition. All interested setting up teams for the summer season, call Matt Loncar (440) 944-8675 or Tone Skerl (440) 2561987. Happy Balinca playing to all!!! Pristavski Listič 2015 Page 6 Attention all Volleyball Players! Date Type Pristava will once again host sand volleyball tournaments this summer. If you're interested in playing in any of the tournaments, Sat, June ?? Draw 3’s contact Matt Plečnik at 440-791-4623 ([email protected]). Sat, July 4 4v4 Saturday, June ??th - Draw 3's Tournament This date is to be decided. We will update everyone as soon as possible. Tournament start time at 9 am. All Sat, Sept 5 2v2 players register as individuals and teams will be drawn randomly each match. Saturday, July 4th - 4v4 Tournament (Jože Žakelj Memorial Tournament) Tournament start time at 9 am. (4) players per team with a minimum of (1) girl. Saturday, September 5th- Doubles Tournament (Labor Day Tournament) Tournament start time at 9 am. (2) players per team (no gender requirement: guy/guy, guy/girl, or girl/girl). All will play in the same tournament. More Soccer at Pristava! Come out and enjoy soccer! Come join us for another fun season of Soccer at Pristava. All ages are welcome to play. We will form teams as you come to Pristava on the day of the games. We will play 6 vs. 6 on a small field. We will have two tournaments: June 28 for “Proud to be Slovenian day” starting at 2 pm July 11 for “ Campers Steak dinner” starting at 3 pm After the games, you can enjoy the rest of the day with food and drinks and participate in other activities or entertainment. For more information contact : [email protected] Camp Pristava 2015 Camp Pristava 2015 will be held from July 13 - 19, 2015. We will be celebrating our 50th Anniversary since its founding. Enrollment is open to all members of Slovenska Pristava, Saint Mary’s Slovenian School and Saint Vitus Slovenian School. Camp is open to children who have completed 3rd grade (must be 9 years old) through 8th grade. Registration forms will be available in May 2015 via email and or on the Slovenska Pristava website at www.SlovenskaPristava.org. For additional information, please contact Tony Hauptman at [email protected] or at 440-446-9202. Oktoberfest at Slovenska Pristava The second annual Oktoberfest at Pristava will be on Saturday, October 17, 2015 in the late afternoon in Lausche Hall. Dinner with Slovenian food will be available and limited food served after dinner. Laško pivo and German beers will be available. Music will be provided by a local Slovenian band. Traditional Oktoberfest costumes are desired. You are all invited to this fun event. Prost! Na zdravje! Pomoč v kuhinji—Kitchen Help needed Pristava ima letos šest veselic. Kuhinja bo postregla z kosili ali pa z prodajo hamburgerjev, klobas, hrenovk in drugih dobrin. Za vsako veselico je potrebno približno 10-15 ljudi, ki so vajeni v kuhinjskega dela. Prosimo vse članice in člane, ki so pripravljeni pomagati, naj pokličejo Ani Sterle telefonsko št. 216-731-3057. Pristava has scheduled six picnics this summer. Dinners will be served or you can be served with hamburgers, sausages, hot dogs, and other food. We need 10-15 volunteers to work in the kitchen for each Pristava picnic. All members who know their way around a kitchen or can help serve, are asked to volunteer by calling Ani Sterle (216-731-3057). Pristavski Listič 2015 Page 7 Informacije za člane—Information for members Spletna Stran—Slovenska Pristava Website: www.slovenskapristava.org Our website has changed and is vastly improved. On the Pristava grounds, we also have Wi-Fi so one can be connected to the world all the time! Like us on Facebook: Slovenska Pristava Follow us on Twitter: @slopristava Počitniške hišice in prikolice Članarina za počitniške hišice in prikolice je $250. Člani naj pošljejo ček tajnici Ani Sterle do 8.junija. Opozarjamo vse člane lastnike hišic, da če ne želijo biti več lastniki, naj to sporoče odboru Slovenske pristave. V nobenem primeru se počitniška hišica ne prenese novemu lastniku brez vednosti pristavskega odbora. Prikolica se mora odstraniti z pristavskega zemljišča, če se ne uporablja ali lastnik premine. Camping Trailers and Cabins Yearly Dues for campers and cabins is $250.00 and must be paid by June 8th. Campsites or cottages cannot be transferred to another member without the approval of the Board of Slovenska Pristava. Campers/ trailers cannot be transferred to another member. For any questions regarding building a cabin, please contact Ani Sterle at [email protected]. Dovoljenje za prodajo alkoholnih pijač (Liquor License) Slovenska pristava ima dovoljenje za prodajo alkohola. To dovoljenje se daje samo organizacijam, ki imajo nonprofit status. Pogoj dovoljenja je, da se pijača lahko prodaja samo aktivnim članom, zato je važno da vsak član redno plačuje članarino. Swimming Pool Fees And Schedule for 2015 Liquor License Slovenska Pristava has a liquor license to sell alcohol on its premises. This license is valid only for organizations that have nonprofit status. The rules of this license mandate that only active members may purchase alcohol. Therefore, it is very important that yearly dues are paid in full. Members Yearly Pass Family $120.00 Single—Adult $35.00 Single—Youth $25.00 Daily Admission Adult $3.00 Youth (8-17) $2.00 Youth (2-7) $1.00 Youth (Under 2) Free Non-members Yearly Pass (Must be co-signed by a member and approved by the board) Family $240.00 Daily Admission (Must be recommended or accompanied by a Pristava Member) Adult $7.00 Youth (8-17) $5.00 Youth (2-7) $2.00 Youth (under 2) Free Adult non-swimmers $1.00 Pool Pavilion is available for rent: $30 for members & $60 for non-members NO GLASS ALLOWED IN FENCED AREA OF THE POOL Swimming Pool Schedule May 23-25 Noon-6pm May 30-May 31 Noon-6pm June 6-Aug 16 11am-7pm Aug 22-23 Noon-6pm Aug 29-Aug30 Noon-6pm July 13-18 MEMBERS ONLY (Camp Week) Pristavski Listič 2015 Page 8 PENSIONER CLUB OF SLOVENSKA PRISTAVA 2015 To all our members and wonderful friends: We waited so long this year for Spring to spring into action. All the snow, sleet, ice and record low temperatures really made us think winter of 2015 would never end. One might ask: what is our reward for enduring all the “ugh”? Our human spirit allows us to use our imagination and our creative mind to think of nature’s green beauty, fresh air when spring comes, birds singing, and flowers starting to bloom. These are the things that make us smile. They give us pause to mentally regroup and anchor ourselves in the promise of tomorrow by enjoying today. This is how campers, pensioners, members of Slovenska Pristava and the chapel committee have enjoyed working by attending meetings during the winter months and planning the work to restore the 50 year old chapel on Orlov Vrh. The chapel renovation and the Orlov Vrh new landscaping should be completed for our special yearly memorial mass/ dinner on Sunday, June 21st, to observe the commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the Slovenian tragedies of 1945. This yearly memorial mass has been a tradition on Father’s day since the chapel was built 50 years ago, to remember our fallen domobrance and all the people that suffered and had to leave their home in Slovenia. Our Pensioners club will start the 2015 season with the annual cleaning and sprucing up Pristava on Wednesday, May 20th to get it ready for the opening day picnic on Sunday, May 24th. Like every year, we are asking our members and friends who are able to do physical work to come and help. Thank you for all your hard work and ongoing financial support. If you are a fan of good food and good company, you will not want to miss our annual Pensioners picnics on Sunday, August 2nd and the sausage dinner (“koline”) on Sunday, Oct. 11th. Please bring your families and also invite your friends to join us at our picnics and all the other variety of picnics and events during the year to be held on our beautiful Slovenska Pristava. The Pensioners Club of Slovenska Pristava always welcomes new members --- Join us and enjoy the summer! FROM PRISTAVA BOARD --- VOLUNTEERS NEEDED We ask you, members and non-members, to please call the people in charge to sign up for any of the following categories according to your physical ability to perform the work comfortably and to fit your personality. With more volunteers, we could all enjoy the picnics at Pristava with our family and friends. To help, please call or e-mail the following people. Thank you! Kitchen Bar Pool-Gate Pristava-Gate Bar/Dinner Tickets Groundskeeper Maintenance Campground Main. Special Events Publicity/Advertising Fundraising Ani Sterle Michael Kosir Margie Leden Frank Vidmar Dennis Zalik John Ferkul Stane Rus Frank Kogovsek Tom Znidarsic Ani Sterle Elizabeth Zalik Milan Ribic Tony Ovsenik Mary Ann Vogel 216-731-3057 440-897-0413 440-639-1546 440-259-5455 440-537-3546 440-855-3486 440-944-7935 440-679-4119 440-975-0525 216-731-3057 440-537-1941 440-840-0211 440-897-3925 216-235-2185 Pristava Executive Board Members 2014-2015 President Mary Ann Vogel 216-235-2185 Vice President Milan Ribic 440-840-0211 Secretary – campground Ani Sterle 216-470-4654 Treasurer Dennis Zalik 440-537-3546 Recording Secretary Sonia Omahen 216-531-9927 Event Reservations Elizabeth Zalik 440-537-1941 Membership Connie Spehar 440-255-2542 Mary Riccardi 440-749-4792 Rentals Margie Leden 440-639-1546 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Upravni odbor Pristave za leto 2014-2015 Predsednica Mary Ann Vogel 216-235-2185 Podpredsednik Milan Ribič 440-840-0211 Tajnica – taborni prostor Ani Sterle 216-470-4654 Blagajnik Dennis Zalik 440-537-3546 Zapisnikarica Sonia Omahen 216-531-9927 Rezervacije Elizabeta Zalik 440-537-1941 Članstvo Connie Spehar 440-255-2542 Mary Riccardi 440-749-4792 Najemnine Margie Leden 440-639-1546
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