For the Valentines
Dear Heart, February 14
FIRE
Sea level rises to danger
electricity flows on full power
physical law violation
is what you are
Language dissolves when you're talking
how do you moan like a cello
I'm on spinning reserve
can't black-out
Confrontation with the possible
conviction needed flair required
rename the planet Earth
I'm going through re-birth
Play with fire
I'm no liar when desire is you
Play with fire
your back burn flame surrounds my heart fire
Hit the dirt and I bounce along
out on a slope catch my breath
climate change required
start again
Maintain my balance move my feet
attack the mountain act my age
radical style solution
don't fall out
Outstanding question needs to be
will I lose or will I win
confusion is in full supply
courage fights for my mind
confrontation with the possible
conviction needed flair required
rename the planet Earth
I'm going through re-birth
Play with fire
I'm no liar when desire is you
Play with fire
your back burn flame surrounds my heart fire
words by Adrian Vatovec
SLOVENIA A B R I E F H I S T O R Y
1990-present (Part 4 of 4)
25 June 1991: The Republic of Slovenia officially declares
its independence.
27 June 1991: Yugoslav army attacks Slovenia.
7 July 1991: By signing the Brioni Declaration the Yugoslav
Army terminates its military involvement in Slovenia.
25 October 1991: Last Yugoslav Army soldier leaves Slovenia.
29 November 1991: The Law on Denationalisation is published
in the Official Gazette.
23 December 1991: Slovene Constitution is adopted.
15 January 1992: The European Community officially recognizes
Slovenia.
22 May 1992: Slovenia becomes a permanent member of the
United Nations.
7 November 1992: Parliament adopts the Law on Privatisation
of Socially-Owned Companies.
6 December 1992: The first elections are held in independent
Slovenia.
27 September 1994: The Slovene Minister of Economic Relations
and Development signs the accession declaration in Geneva for incorporation
in the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade. Slovenia thus becomes a
founding member of the World Trade Organisation (23 December 1994).
4 December 1994: Local elections - The election of 2,800
new municipal councillors completes the local government project in 147
new municipalities.
6 March 1995: The European Union Council of Ministers
grants a mandate for negotiations to begin between the EU and Slovenia
on an association agreement.
source: Slovenia on the internet
SLOVENIAN CLUB BAND
Glasbena Šola Iščemo osebo za poučevanje glasbe, če znate
in želite poučevati prosimo, da se prijavite. Prav tako bi radi slišali
od mladine, kdo bi se rad učil ali sodeloval pri glasbi. Prijave sprejema
predsednik v Klubu.
Anyone interested in filling the post of Slovenian Club
Band Leader and moulding the talents of our young musicians? Classes would
be held during club opening hours. Contact the Club President or Secretary
for further information.
DANCING GROUP
Folklorna skupina Iščemo osebo za poučevanje Slovenskih
Narodnih plesov in mladino za ples. Prijave sprejema predsednik v Klubu.
We are still looking for interested dance enthusiasts
to teach our third generation children traditional Slovenian dance and
re-establish a Slovenian Dance Troupe here in Adelaide.
Classes would be held during club opening hours. Contact
the Club President or Secretary for further information.
KIDS CORNER
The star of this editions Kids Corner is Damir Metljak,
son of Nadia & Marjan Metljak.
Age: 9
Favourite Movie: A Bug's Life
Favourite School Subject: Spelling
Favourite Computer Game: Gran Turismo
Sports Played: Soccer and Tennis
Food Liked: Chips, Kransky Sausages
Hobbies: Playing Games
What I like about being part of the Slovenian community:
Seeing friends
that I haven't seen for a while.
Things I would like to see at the Slovenian club: Sony
playstation or
Nintendo 64 or pinball machines.
My Story:
When we went to Slovenia last year my Dad and my Uncle
and my cousin and
myself went mountain climbing. We went to a place called
Trenta and we
climbed 2,500 metres. When we got up there I got to sign
a book to say that I was there and also they gave me a postcard with stamps
to say that I climbed that high. There was still a lot of snow and that
was great fun because we had snowball fights and got a bit wet.
Damir.
POETRY
To The Poet France Prešeren
(translated by Paul Selver)
To whom
It is given to lighten the soul-fretting gloom!
Who may
Rout the vulture that seizes the heart for its prey.
From dawn unto darkness, from darkness till day!
Who shows
How to blot out the memory of yesterday's woes,
And the eyes before threatening anguish to close,
To flee from today with the irk of its throes!
Thy care
A poet to be is not vain if thou dare
Both heaven and hell in thy bosom to bear!
Nor cease
To think of thy calling, and grieve without peace!
Pevcu France Prešeren
Kdo zna
noč temno razjasnit, ki tare duha!
Kdo ve
kragulja odgnati, ki kljuje srce
od zore do mraka, od mraka do dne!
Kdo uči
izbrisat 'z spomina nekdanje dni,
brezup prihodnjih oduzet spred oči,
praznoti ubežati, ki zdanje mori!
Kako
bit' hočeš poet in ti pretežko
je v prsih nosit al pekel, al nebo!
Stanu
se svojega spomni, trpi brez miru!
Knjižnica v Klubu Slovenian Club Library
Even more books have arrived from Slovenia, filling the
shelves of the Slovenian Club Library and adding to the resources of the
Slovenian Ethnic School. Thanks again to the generosity of the Office of
the Republic of Slovenia for Slovenians Abroad. The library is administered
by Mrs Cilka Petrena, and loans can be arranged during club opening hours.
SEEN AND HEARD
The world famous Vienna Boys Choir which celebrated its
500th anniversary in 1998 was founded by Slovenian George Slatkonia (Juri
Sladkonja). George, who was born in Ljubljana, acquired considerable knowledge
in humanities, mathematics, astronomy, music and was the first residential
bishop of Vienna. The bust of George Slatkonia still stands in St Stephens
Cathedral in Vienna today. (Thank you to Edi Gobec from the Slovenian Research
Center of America for supplying this information).
*
The book of The Sound of One Hand Clapping, a story about
immigrants, is still in the top ten book selling list in Australia. The
Sunday Herald Sun newspaper states that the book is destined to be a classic.
*
Frank Yankovič passed away at 83 years of age in October
1998 in New Port Richey, Florida. Frank was acknowledged as Americas Polka
King by seven decades of fans. Travelling across the U.S. in a converted
1939 school bus, the Grammy winner spread his Slovenian style polka across
the U.S. and turned his music into a pop chart topper.
*
Slovenian Bozidar Kos is head of music composition at
the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. His recording Skladatelj was recorded
by RTV Slovenia Symphony Orchestra and features three of his concertos
- the Violin Concerto of 1986, Guitar Concerto of 1992 and Crosswinds the
1993 double concerto for jazz trumpet and alto saxophone. Bozidar migrated
to Australia with his wife in 1965.
*
Helen Sparrow (nee Male) is the SA/NT General Manager
of Market Equity. The consulting company specialises in market research
and strategic planning.
*
Prince Charles favourite drop on his visit to Slovenia
in November was slivovic (plum brandy).
*
Slovenia, Austria and Italy are currently working out
who officially owns the famous Lipizzaner name. Lipizzaner horses take
their name from the Slovenian town of Lipica where the stud is located.
Adrian Vatovec
Domov bom šel
Domov bom šel in sredi mojskih njiv Zavriskal
bom prešerno kakor svat
In vina starega se bom napil
In v slednjo hišo hitel vasovat.
Domov bom šel in sredi leh zelenih Bom legel vznak
in bom strmel v nebo
In v meni več ne bo nobenih zapletenih misli,
Le ena sama sreča: svoboden ljubim svobodno zemljo.
Kdo je avtor ali pesnik?
Who is the writer or poet?
First correct entry received by mail will win
a dinner for two at the Slovenian Club. Address your entries to: Guess
Who and send to the Slovenian Club (address at the back of the newsletter).
This edition's puzzle was submitted by Ivan Zagorc.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Translator Wanted
Hello, we are a small human rights organisation which
publishes on the Internet and we have plenty of bandwidth to accommodate
a host of languages. It may seem strange wanting to translate into minor
ones when English is the major language on the Internet but one problem
with English is that there are millions of Web Pages to choose from. Could
you ask your members if they wish to translate from English to Slovenian.
He/she can earn some money and help humanity at the same time. Access to
a PC with a 1.44Mb floppy hard drive would be an advantage. Hoping to hear
back from you.
Rob E Burns, Convenor
Human Rights Abuses in Islamic Countries
7 Claridge Ct. Huntfield Heights SA 5163
(tel/fax: 8326 7996)
Slovenian Ethnic School Registration
The Slovenian Ethnic School at the Slovenian Club Adelaide
has met the criteria for full registration as determined by the Ethnic
Schools Board. The full registration certificate will be presented to
your school during a presentation ceremony later this year.
I congratulate you on achieving this status and trust
that the Slovenian Ethnic School at the Slovenian Club Adelaide will go
from strength to strength.
John A Kiosologlous, MBE, KSE, AE
Chairman Ethnic Schools Board
Urednik
Sprejema članke v slovenščini ali angleščini. Dobrodošla
je tudi dobra kritika in vsaka dobra ideja.
(Slovenian or English) Good ideas and constructive criticism
are welcomed from all members.
Letters to the editor are to be addressed to Slovenian
Club President. All letters will need to make mail delivery by the weekend
prior to the scheduled Club Committee meetings to ensure inclusion in the
next issue of the newsletter. The Slovenian Club Committee reserves the
right to with-hold publication of any letter which in their opinion constitutes
personal criticism or attack of an individual or organisation.
PERSONAL NOTICES
Congratulations go to:
St Albans Club in Melbourne on the opening of new
club premises in November 1998.
Tivoli, Slovenian community in Newcastle, on the
occasion of their 40th anniversary in November 1998.
Romeo Ljubičič in obtaining a Masters degree in
business administration (MBA) from Adelaide University. Romeo runs his
own consulting company.
David and Sandra De Favari (nee Hočever) on the
birth of Natalie Louise, a sister for Jessica.
Tom & Simona Spajič (nee Vuksinič) on the birth
of their baby daughter Dana, a sister for Marina.
The Slovenian Clubs popular 'All You Can Eat' Family
Evenings.
Thanks to Oto Trost & Gianni Simionato for the excellent
barbecue at the Slovenian Club on Australia Day. Many commented that it
was the best barbecue theyd ever tasted!
Our faces tell of younger days but can you tell our names
one by one?
Notices to be forwarded through the Club President, in
writing (Slovenian or English). All letters will need to make mail delivery
by the weekend prior to the scheduled Club Committee meetings to ensure
inclusion in the next issue of the newsletter.
SPORTS UPDATE
8-BALL WRAP-UP
It must be something about summer, but its good news
from both 8-Ball teams. Barrys Premier League team went right through
the summer season undefeated and won the Zone Grand Final convincingly.
Mike has taken to the captaincy like a duck to water and his winter team-mates
have excelled under his leadership, with an exceptional season from Phil
Webb. Needless to say, they too won their Zone. The Slovenian Club is the
only club/pub with two teams in the Inter-Zone Summer Finals and the results
so far have been very good. Marks team suffered their first loss last
week (20/1/99), but being a double-chance knock-out, have another life,
and the boys are very confident of going further. Barrys team is so-far
undefeated and on the 27/1/99 play off for a Grand Final spot against their
old enemy: The Golden Grove Tavern. CARN THE CLUB.
Boris Hrvatin
BOCCE - BALINANJE
Congratulations to Magda Kodele, winner of the Womens Singles
Division of the South Australian Bocce Federation Blackwells Funerals Trophy.
Winners of the Sv. Štefan Bocce Competition played at
the Slovenian Club 27/12/98 and sponsored by Štefka Kotnik:
first place: Stane Fabjančič
Loreta Lachi
Sami Paradiso
second place: Andrea Carcich
Helena Filipčič
Florio Valčič
third place: Karlo Filipčič
Dorotea Ljubičič
Augustin Petrena
fourth place: Cvetka Babin
Slavko Babin
Rozika Sever
Results of the Australia Day Bocce Competition played
at the Slovenian Club on 26/1/99:
first place: Stane Fabjančič
Nik Kodele
Loreta Lachi
second place: Ivanka Ivančič
Viktor Konestabo
Gracian Pirc
third place: Ana Brant
Tomo Leš
Baldo Lukin
fourth place: Alojz Ivančič
Magda Kodele
Herta Vidmar
Tomo Leš
