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AMERICAN SRBOBRAN 

2010 

Bizic, Milana (Mim) Karlo. "Mike Mrvos and His Veterans".  American SRBOBRAN. [Pittsburgh, PA] Jan. 7, 2010, pp. 32-34.  Two "almost cousins" Mike Mrvos of Pittsburgh and Mike Mervosh of San Luis Rey are highlighted for their work as American veterans.  Pittsburgh Mike devotes his time to the "Sharing & Caring, Inc." organization helping U.S. Veterans, and Mike Mervosh was recently featured in the book DAMMIT! for his heroic exploits on Guadacanal in WWII. 

2009

Bizic, Milana Karlo (Mim) and Kay Gimbus Bogovich. "Kay's 'Lest We Forget and 'The Forgotten 500'". American Srbobran. [Pittsburgh, PA] Oct. 21, 2009, pp. 14-15.  Kay Bogovich shares her memoirs of WWII and later with Mim and SRBOBRAN readers.  This issue of the SRBOBRAN also tells of Dr. Rose K. Gantner's eagle in Moon Township, the Karlo-Bizic SNF Scholarship being awarded to Amy Yurko (a Doctoral student at the University of Pittsburgh) A Night with Peter Zezel, Ned Marich, Carl Savich's EIGHT BAILED OUT review, George Fisher -writer, and finally, a reprint of the magazine story "Moon's Mim Not Mum About Serbia and the Forgotten 500" (pp. 36-38) are  also included.

Bizic, Milana (Mim) Karlo. Photos and captions of Serbia President Boris Tadic's trip to Cleveland, OH as a guest of Alex Machaskee before his speaking at the United Nations, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009.  American Srbobran [Pittsbugh, PA] Oct. 7, 2009, pp. 4, 6.

Bizic, Milana (Mim) Karlo. "Joceyln in Pittsburgh For Three (3)-Day", and "From the Memory Books: Pittsburgh Pirates (Steelers) 1938 story of George Musulin of The Forgotten 500 fame as his stint with Art Rooney's famous Pittsburgh franchise. American SRBOBRAN [Pittsburgh, PA] Oct. 7, p.37.

Bizic, Milana (Mim) Karlo.  "Calling All Music Lovers! Save the Date! Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009 in Aliquippa!" American SRBOBRAN [Pittsburgh, PA] 19 Aug 2009, p. 13. Article encourages visitors to come feel the magic that occurs when visiting choirs combine for a unique experience of fellowship and camaraderie. Honored Guest Choir will be the S.S.F Josif Marinkovich from St. Nicholas in Steelton-Oberlin-Harrisburg region of PA, highlighted by the appearance of the world known Sviraj Orchestra. Monroeville, Czar Lazar and Midland choirs will also be in attendance.

Same edition: Photos of SNF 3-Day, pp. 14, 15, 34-38 by Mim Bizic. Kennywood, Boat Ride and Castle Shannon Picnic.

Bizic, Milana (Mim) Karlo. "Col. Cappello and Belgrade Film Makers in Pittsburgh May 11, 2009." American SRBOBRAN [Pittsburgh, PA] 5 Aug 2009, pp. 26-29. Recap of the Pittsburgh visit & presentation at the Univ. of Pittsburgh by Lt. Col. John Cappello of the American Embassy in Serbia, and his film crew from the Euro-Atlantic Initiative: Daniel Sunter, Bojan Dragicevic, Zlatko Stojilovic, Tomo Vukadinovic. Cappello reiterated stories of Operation Halyard, rescue of over 500 American airmen from behind German-occupied lines in Serbia.  (See Sewickley HERALD Rachel Weaver's story of the event in the July 1, 2009 edition of the SNF.)

Bizic, Milana (Mim) Karlo.  "Doin' Time, Doing Time in Joliet!" American SRBOBRAN [Pittsburgh, PA] 15 Jul, 2009. pp. 30-33.  Madcap review of the wonderful experiences held by all choir participants in the 68th Serbian Singing Federation Festival in Joliet, IL. Photos included of hosts, various performing choirs, orchestras, Mildred Beaver of Midland, PA winning the Adam Popovich Award as Director of the Year, kolo dancing, church services and more! 

Same edition: Photos of Conservatory Bound George Milosh as a child; Nick Jovanovich & Franco Harris with THE FORGOTTEN 500 at Nick's graduation party, p. 34. 

Bizic, Milana Karlo. "Starring Young SNF Members Since Birth: George Milosh and Nick Jovanovich." American SRBOBRAN [Pitsburgh, PA] 6 May, 2009. p. 40. Fabulous high school leads George Milosh (Center High School) and Nick Jovanovich (North Allegheny) were outstanding in their respective roles of "Jesus Christ, Super Star" (Judas) and "Beauty and the Beast."

Bizic, Milana (Mim) Karlo. "Saluting DUNAV TAMBURITZA ORCHESTRA and Reliving the Days of Yesterday." American SRBOBRAN [Pittsburgh, PA] 15 Apr 2009. pp. 31-33.  The great band of gentlemen known as "Dunav Orchestra" will be inducted on Sunday, May 3, 2009, into the Beaver Valley Musicians Hall of Fame.  SRBOBRAN readers recall weddings, parties and zabavas from years ago where Albie Abramovich, Stefa Kaurich, Pero Esapovich and Bob Susnjer (and a host of others who helped fill in along the way), brought joy and some of the finest musical talent and knowledge to their 'gigs.'

Bizic, Milana (Mim) Mamula Karlo.  "Whose Folk Costume Is This?  Andja Mamula Comes to Pittsburgh."  American SRBOBRAN [Pittsburgh, PA] 1 Apr 2009, pp. 8-11. Shows several photos of 109 yr.old folk costume Andja Mamula wore when shes arrived at the P&LE RR Station in Pittsburgh, Nov. 30, 1900, and tells of the meeting of Andja's many suitors/ lucky Nikola Mamula who won her hand that day. Explains meaning of the Mamula Crest and delves into how to do historical ancestral research. Other photos show conservation techniques Kathleen Wendell of the Heinz History Center used on the costume to help preserve it for another generation.

Bizic, Milana (Mim) Karlo. "Down Memory Lane: One for the RECORD books." American SRBOBRAN [Pittsburgh, PA] 18 Mar 2009, pp.8,9,10.  Compares the conversion of old 33 LPs to CDs as to the unlocking of an old treasure chest of memories. Contents of Sloboda Choir of Chicago, Kosta Choir of Lackawanna, Bajich Brothers of Omaha, Detroit's Ravanica Choir, Steubenville's Choir, Monroeville's St. Nicholas, Holy Trinity's HTC albums and more are all explored with a swimming lesson thrown in for good measure! Special recognition to Knez Jakovac (St. Louis, MO) and Steve Kozobarich (Cleveland, OH) for sharing their talents also.  (Paper announces Essay contest for FORGOTTEN 500 book.)

Bizic, Milana (Mim) Karlo. "Sweet Home Chicago: Memory Lane in Lansing, Illinois."  American SRBOBRAN [Pittsburgh, PA] 18 Feb., 2009, pp. 30-31, 33. Cheryl Leidig's "Chicago Pointer" serves as a starting "point" for this story of the St. Elijah Church Choir from Aliquippa, PA traveling to Lansing, IL as guests of SSS Sloboda Choir.  Photo journal of trip to downtown Chicago's Millennium Park, Art Museum and the "Bean," sculpture were highlights durring the day while Merrillville Indiana's SSS Karageorge, SSS Mita Topalovich of Joliet, the SSS Branko Radichevich of Chicago, Sloboda & St. Elijah, as well as the"KOLO" folklore group from Lansing, IL provided high notes during the evening filled with fellowship and song.

Bizic, Milana (Mim) Karlo.  “Making History in Toledo.”  American SRBOBRAN [Pittsburgh, PA] 7 Jan 2009, p. 4, 14-15.  The role of the Serbs, the people who rescued, fed, and defended the 512 downed US airmen with their lives during WWII was finally brought to the fore, at a grand celebration honoring OSS radioman Arthur Jibilian’s role in this historic rescue.  The event took place on U.S. Military base in Toledo, OH, home to the 180th Fighter Wing of Ohio’s Air National Guard.  The Dec. 7, 2008 award ceremony was co-sponsored with the EAA#582 pilots from Toledo, TV station WTOL, and the Toledo Blade.  Also speaking were two United States Congress Representatives Marcy Kaptor and Robert Latta and two Ohio State Senators, Teresa Fedor and Mark Wagoner, Maj. General Harry “AJ” Feucht, Jr., Col. Mark Bartman, Bill David, Brian McMahon, Bill Hirzel and Dan Weise.  

 2008

Bizic, Milana (Mim) Karlo Bizic.  "The Slava of Slavas: St. Petka and the Janicijeich Family." American SRBOBRAN [Pittsburgh, PA] 17 Dec, 2008, p. 26,28-29, 38. "Ko Slavu slavi, tome i pomaze." The Janicijevich's (a medical dynasty with Dr. Nenad, Dr. Milena & daughter, Dr. Jelica and son Dr. Bora and Nurse Nada) Slava is highlighted in this photo-essay.  Sveti Petka is honored in this household, recalling the homage paid to her from generation to generation, when the first Janicijevichs were baptized into the Christian faith centuries ago.  Its annual reaffirmation of the family to its baptismal vows is a renewal of its ties to the Orthodox church and faith. Where the Serb is, the Slava is also.  This issue of the SRBOBRAN also carries the PPG article on George Vuynovich, OSS hero heralded in the book THE FORGOTTEN 500 @ Operation Halyard.

Bizic, Milana (Mim) Karlo Bizic. "Midland Mirage-Meriage."  American SRBOBRAN [Pittsburgh, PA] 3 Dec 2008, pp. 30-32.  Photo-journal of St. Elijah's choir trip in October to Midland, PA's Dr. Laza Kostich Choir, and the salute to Ann Meriage, age 90, a member of the Midland choir since its inception, 72 years ago!  Also featured were the angelic and beautiful Krah girls: Mallory (10), Karli (7), Macy (6) and Chloe(5) who melted every guest's heart with their singing and dancing. 

Bizic, Milana (Mim) Karlo. “BAJICH BROTHERS in Washington, DC.” American SRBOBRAN [Pittsburgh, PA] 15 Oct 2008, pp. 32, 33. Recalls the one hour performance of the Bajich Brothers in Washington on Sept. 17, 2008, as guests of the Kennedy Center on the Millenium Stage, and at noon, earlier at the Coolidge Auditorium of the Library of Congress' Jefferson Building.  Also speaks of their young children delighting Jelena Matic and other guests at the Serbian Embassy in Washingon the next day with their own singing and dancing.

Bizic, Milana (Mim) Karlo. “Bojovich-Stipanovich Wedding Sets the Bar.”  American SRBOBRAN [Pittsburgh, PA] 15 Oct 2008, pp. 36,37.  Lackawanna, NY was the scene of a world class "International" wedding, uniting Serbs from all over in the St. Stephen’s Serbian Orthodox Church.  Relates the excitement of the pre-wedding ceremonies of the Skup, Bartering for the Bride, the Church Ceremony, and afterwards, the tossing of silver coins for good luck and dancing kolos outside the church.

Bizic, Milana (Mim) Karlo. “Swimming with the Big Fish:  Alexa Resetar Meets Milorad Cavic!” American SRBOBRAN [Pittsburgh, PA] 15 Oct 2008, p. 39.  Thirteen-year old Alexa from Dearborn Heights in Michigan met the Olympic gold medalist, Milorad (Mike) Cavic there, where Mike gave the young swimmer some special advice.

“Hurricane Ike” and Galveston Serbs.  American SRBOBRAN [Pitsburgh, PA] 15 Oct. 2008, pp.1,7. Email accounts of hurricane’s devastation from Elaine Mitrovich and Fr. Serge Veselinovich of Sts. Constantine and Helen Church in Galveston.

Bizic, Milana.  “SNF 3-Day in Pittsburgh.”  American SRBOBRAN. [Pittsburgh, PA] 20 Aug, 2008, pp. 30-35.  Includes Mim’s acceptance speech as SNF Person of the  Year on July 18, 2008 invoking the audience to do more to help the Savez as the SNF pioneers of old made it a priority.  Six pages of photos convey the happiness of the 3 day weekend festivities.

Bizic, Milana (Mim) Karlo and Boresz, Jennifer, WTOL Anchorwoman.  “Arthur Jibilian, OSS Radioman with Eli Popovich, George Musulin and Nick Lalich, Honored in Toledo, Ohio and Ypsilanti, Michigan.”  American SRBOBRAN. [Pittsburgh, PA] 6 Aug. 2008, p.4, 10-12.  Photo journal of trip to Toledo to view the ceremonies honoring Arthur Jibilian by the EAA airmen. This later included a trip to Ypsilanti, MI made possible by the EAA airmen in a small “Mooney” aircraft which carried the pilot, rescued airman Carl Walpusk, and Mim Bizic to a rendezvous with other rescued airmen and Jibby, all interviewed by Jennifer Borecz, WTOL TV anchorwoman.

Bizic, Milana Karlo.  “Recap of SSF Festival in ALMOST HEAVEN, ALIQUIPPA.”  American SRBOBRAN. [Pittsburgh, PA] 16 Jul 2008.  Pp.34-37.  Photo review of highlights of the 67th Serbian Singing Federation held in Aliquippa, PA held over the Memorial Day Weekend 2008 that featured 20 choirs from all over the USA & Canada.

Bizic, Milana (Mim) Karlo.  “Texas:  Where Serbs Meet:  Time in Galveston.” American SRBOBRAN [Pittsburgh, PA] 18 June, 2008, p. 25.  Speaks of  “union” of six SNF Members in Texas, 4 Bizics, and Elaine Mitrovich/Mimo Milosevich.”

Bizic, Mim.  Photos from past “Three-day” in same issue, pp. 1, 8,9.

Bizic, Milana (Mim) Karlo. “Do Guardian Angels Send Messages Electronically?" Malvina Hoffman and Dean Howard C. Robbins, Kosovo Day, 1918.” American SRBOBRAN. [Pittsburgh, PA] 21 May 2008, pp. 14-15.  Ebay letter from America’s famous sculptress to the Dean of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in NY about the nationwide celebration of Kosovo Day, which served as a spark for the story. America in 1918 recognized struggling Serbia as a heroic ally in her fight for the preservation of Kosovo and freedom. 

Bizic. Milana (Mim) Karlo. “Aliquippa Preparing for SSF Festival Guests:  From Our Aliquippa Family to You---Dobro Nam Dosli!” American SRBOBRAN. [Pittsburgh, PA] 7, May, 2008, pp. 8-9.  Photo journal of exciting preparations being made by host choir to welcome 20 participating member choirs from across the USA and Canada to Aliquippa.

Bizic, Milana K.  “Wilma Minich: June 29, 1936-April 1, 2008.” American SRBOBRAN [Pittsburgh, PA] 7 May, 2008, p. 31.  Farewell to a fine lady.

Bizic, Mim.  “March On Washington, Feb. 24, 2008.”  American SRBOBRAN. [Pittsburgh, PA] 19 Mar, 2008, pp. 32, 33.  Photos and documentation of protest march regarding illegal land grab and recognition of an independent Kosovo, and lessons learned from Kosovo from V. Rev. Fr. Rodney Torbic, of Carmichaels, PA, including “Kosovo is Serbia’s Jerusalem, Kosovo is Serbia’s soul.”

Bizic, Milana (Mim) Karlo, 2/4/08.  "Breckenridge Encounter Midair/Farewell to Teta Boya." 5 Mar, 2008, pp. 30,31. Photos and story about Pittsburgh's beloved Teta Boya Mamula passing away just before her 105th birthday.  Wedding photo, noodle lady, 100th birthday celebration with family at South Side's Serbian Club.  This issue also has photos of demonstration in Washington @recognizing Kosovo independence from Serbia.

Bizic, Milana Karlo.  “Evan Matthew Conroy, Lodge #188 Newest Addition.”  American SRBOBRAN [Pittsburgh, PA] 16 Jan, 2008, pp. 12,13.  Evan’s history is traced  back to the time of his great-great grandparents, Samojilo and Stana Karaljovich. Explains genealogic cousin relationships, and tells story of the first Serbian priest in the Pittsburgh area, Fr. Alexije Savich of St. George parish, So. 16th Street, Pittsburgh, PA.

Bizic, Milana (Mim) Karlo.  “Early Christmas Gift: A Visit to St. Nicholas Church in Oberlin.”  American Srbobran [Pittsburgh, PA] 16 Jan. 2008, pp. 32-34.  Introduces the movers and shakers in St. Nicholas Serbian Orthodox Church in Oberlin to SRBOBRAN readers, and their many outreach programs led by Fr. Srboljub Jockovic.  Benefits of belonging to the SNF shared by Olga Klipa, long-time Financial Officer of her lodge.

Bizic, Milana (Mim) Karlo.  “Chee-Chee Czubak, Johnstown’s Pearl Mesta or Guess WHO ELSE is Coming to Dinner, part 2.” American SRBOBRAN [Pittsburgh, PA] 19 Dec. 2007, pp. 14-15.  Covers the warm welcome by Johnstown Serbs led by Czubak to Mim Bizic, her acceptance speech to the other recipients of PA grants in Johnstown, including PPAA Director, Don Amendt, from whom she received a grant check totaling $1,764.00 to be used for the Serbian Singing Federation Festival in Aliquippa, May 2-25, 2008.

Bizic, Mim.  “Reader Has an Idea: The Knit Your Bit Campaign.”  American SRBOBRAN [Pittsburgh, PA] 19 Dec. 2007, pp. 10-11.  Directions for honoring American Veterans by knitting scarves and donating them to a Veterans Center or sending them to the D-Day National WWII Museum in New Orleans.

Bizic, Milana (Mim) Karlo. “Chee-Chee Czubak, Johnstown’s Pearl Mesta or Guess WHO ELSE is Coming to Dinner, part 1.”  American SRBOBRAN [Pittsburgh, PA] Dec. 5, 2007, pp. 4-5.  Introduces SRBOBRAN readers to the multi-talented Czubak and role played by the Serbian Singing Federation Convention in Pittsburgh, PA.

Bizic, Mim.  “Mim’s Travelogue.”  American SRBOBRAN [Pittsburgh, PA] 5 Dec. 2007, pp. 14-15.  Photos and descriptions of famous Washington buildings and monuments from the Serbian point of view (Texas Mason, George Fisher helped to lay cornerstone on Washington Monument, Tesla in Smithsonian Centennial Building, etc.) Describes WWII monument in detail, and how to access the WWII Registry.

Bizic, Milana (Mim).  “Serbian Junak, George, Pevac: Memory Eternal 9/4/1918-11/15/2007.”  American SRBOBRAN [Pittsburgh, PA] 5 Dec. 2007, p. 35.  Faithful and trustworthy servant, George Pevac was a man of God, WWII fighter with General Draza Mihailovich, President of Freedom Area SNF Lodge #252 Braca Jugovic which gave $10,000 from their treasury to aid the Serbian Relief Fund for the suffering Serbian refugees from Krajina, founding member of the Aliquippa Serb Net chapter and later Istina.  Followed the path of “Svetoslavlje.”

Bizic, Milana (Mim) Karlo.  “FALLing in Love with Physics (Think Mileva!)…All Over Again.”  American SRBOBRAN [Pittsburgh, PA] 21 Nov 2007, pp. 32-33.  Wedding of physicists Dr. Andrew Iyengar to Dr. Jelena Stajic of Belgrade on October 6, 2007 in Falls Church, VA.  Andrew is the son of a long-time friend of the writer; Jelena’s parents are both medical doctors in Belgrade, Serbia.  Brass beetle box with prayer from St. Bishop Nikolai highlight connections between India and Serbia.

Bizic, Mim.  “Shadeland Calling.”  American SRBOBRAN [Pittsburgh, PA] 7 Nov 2007, pp. 10-11.  Dennis Astorino assesses church’s needs in Shadeland with Bishop Dr. Mitrofan and Youngstown, OH contractor, Desimir Zarkovic. Also tells story about the men and women who helped construct the present-day church and roof, also info about the bell from St.  Sava McKeesport Church from 1901.

Bizic, Milana K. “Minutes of the 20th Convention: The 20th Quadrennial Convention of the Serb National Federation Convention opened September 8, 2007.”  American SRBOBRAN [Pittsburgh, PA]17 Oct. 2007,  pp. 1, 25-29.  Leadership baton passed from President Dan Pyevich to President Peter Borkovich.

Bizic, Milana (Mim) Karlo.  “My Serbian iPhone.”  American SRBOBRAN [Pittsburgh, PA] 3 Oct. 2007, pp. 6-7.  Story elaborates on the functions of the newest technology from Apple Inc, the iPhone: Text Messaging, Calendar, Photos, Camera, YouTube, Stocks, GPS maps, Weather, Clock, Calculator, Phone, Mail, Safari, iPod with its distinct advantages for American Serbs.  More than a phone, this is a revolutionary computer in your hand.

Bizic, Milana (Mim) Karlo.  “Aliquippa’s St. Elijah Awaiting Guests.”  American SRBOBRAN [Pittsburgh, PA] 5 Sept 2007, p.5.  Tells of “K-O” knock-out punch with guest choirs from Lenexa, KANSAS and Cleveland, OHIO on Sept. 15, 2007, with Sokoli Orchestra from Lckawanna, NY.

Bizic, Milana (Mim) Karlo.  “SUC 3rd Annual Vidovdan Days on the Hill.”  American SRBOBRAN [Pittsburgh, PA] 18 July, 2007, pp. 8-11.  Photo journal of reception at Serbian Embassy at 2134 Kalorama Avenue in Washington, DC as part of the 125th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations between the US and Serbia. The next day’s Serbian Unity Congress Conference on Kosovo in the Cannon Caucus Room, where Congresswoman Melissa Bean served as chair was also covered.  Guests included George Vojnovich and Gregory Freeman, author of THE FORGOTTEN 500.

Bizic, Milana (Mim) Karlo.  “We’re Not From Milwaukee, But Here’s What We Know.” American SRBOBRAN [Pittsburgh, PA] 20 June, 2007, pp. 34-35, 39.  Coverage of the Serbian Singing Federation Festival in Milwaukee, including historical displays of General Billy Mitchell at the airport and the Pabst Blue Ribbon Mansion.  “The Serbian nation knows very well what a lack of freedom looks like.  But a song cannot be imprisoned, cannot be chained… songs are freedom. SSF festival perfect example of Sabornost: Unity & Love.”

Bizic, Mim and Malich, Alex.  “Sunday of Orthodoxy at Pittsburgh’s St. George Antiochian Church.” American SRBOBRAN. [Pittsburgh, PA] 4 Apr 2007, p. 31.  Photo journal of His Grace, Dr. Bishop Mitrofan Kodic and Orthodox priests from the Greater Pittsburgh area celebrate Sunday of Orthodoxy, 2007.

Bizic, Milana (Mim) Karlo.  “Srbobran:  August 16, 1946.”  American SRBOBRAN [Pittsburgh, PA] 21 Mar 2007, p. 25-28.  News from the various Serbian colonies on choir festivals, weddings, picnics, political reports, etc. From an old newspaper belonging first to former US airman Dick Felman, then Milan Karlo. Many historic photos accompany article.  (Also a story about Mitchell Paige in Guadacanal.)

Bizic, Milana.  “SNF Welcomes New Member:  Jocelyn D. Bizic.”  American SRBOBRAN [Pittsburgh, PA] 7 Mar 2007, p.3.  Discusses use of SNF Coverdells as educational gifts from grandparents, and an Annuity Rider to paid-up life policy in addition to welcoming Jocelyn into Vidovdan Lodge # 188 in Ambridge, PA.

Bizic, Milana Karlo.  “Serbian Christmas 2007!”  American SRBOBRAN [Pittsburgh, PA] 7 Feb 2007, pp. 10-11.  From Christmas church service in Aliquippa to festive celebration in West Mifflin at Jules & Cheri Bobik’s home, with the Vranasevic twins and their Molly’s Trolley gang making the day a VERY special occasion for all.

Bizic, Milana (Mim) Karlo. “100 Years of Serbian Orthodox Heritage in Pittsburgh.” American SRBOBRAN [Pittsburgh, PA] 17 Jan 2007, pp. 10-14.  Five pages of photos and text documenting the history of the two Pittsburgh Serbian Orthodox churches of St. George and St. Sava and the formation of Holy Trinity Cathedral in Pittsburgh’s Whitehall section.  100th Anniversary was celebrated Nov. 3,4,5, 2006.  Photos of kolo members, burning of the mortgage, old steel mill documents, etc.

Bizic, Milana K. “Babies in Tri-State Pittsburgh.”  American SRBOBRAN [Pittsburgh, PA] 17 Jan 2007, pp. 34-36.  Photo journal recording the baptisms of  Philip Isaiah Malich, Alayna Grese, Teodora Kosic, Parker Nicholas Mamula and the birth of Jocelyn D. Bizic.

Bizic, Milana Karlo and Arazawa, Elaine.  “St Nicholas Cookies for Children’s Day.” American SRBOBRAN [Pittsburgh, PA] 17 Jan, 2007, pp. 30-31.  Photo journal of children from St. Nicholas parish in Oberlin (Steelton), PA preparing huge Sveti Nikola cookies at the church for Detenci (Children’s Day-Dec. 17) and preparing the psenicas for Christmas.

Bizic, Milana (Mim) Karlo.  “Milka Brnilovich, Happy 80th (8/21/1926) Birthday!”  American SRBOBRAN [Pittsburgh, PA]  6 Dec 2006, pp. 12-13.  Chronicles events of the day, plus gives history of the honoree’s sorrowful life in a refugee camp in Italy and Germany after fleeing from the Ustashi in her native Kosin, Lika Dec. 25, 1944.  Milka traveled with 10,000 Chetniks under the command of Momchilo Djuric.

Bizic, Milana (Mim) Karlo.  “75 Years of SSF Photographic History Found in Detroit, Michigan-Memorial Day Weekend-2006.”  American SRBOBRAN [Pitttsburgh, PA] 2 Aug 2006, pp. 36-37  Photos of historic photos documenting SSF Festival history from around the USA, highlighting young and old alike enjoying activities.

Bizic, Milana (Mim) Karlo.  “Photo Wrap-Up of Detroit S.S. F. Festival.”  American SRBOBRAN [Pittsburgh, PA] 16 Aug 2006, pp. 32-33.  Photo history of the SSF as seen in the display cases in the Detroit hallways for the 75th SSF Anniversary.

Bizic, Mim. “Serbian Monasteries Tour.”  American SRBOBRAN. [Pittsburgh, PA]  2 Aug 2006, p.15.  Photo journal of trip taken with various Americans of Serbian descent from across America to view almost 20 outstanding Serbian Orthodox monasteries, some 800 years old.  Highlights included visits to the Museum of the Serbian Orthodox Church, Lelic Monastery-home of St. Bishop Nikolai Velimirovich, St. Basil (Vasilije) of Ostrog Monastery, and Pec and Decani Monasteries in Kosovo.

Bizic, Milana Karlo.  “Old ‘Kufers’ Produce New Knowledge.”  American SRBOBRAN [Pittsburgh, PA] 19 July 2006, pp. 6,7. Recalls contents of WWII historical letters, old programs, books concerning Draza Mihailovich, Ruth Mitchell, Spencer Irwin and others from Bizic’s personal collection.  Ruth Mitchell was a Chetnik with Draza Mihailovich during WWII, and champion for raising monies for Serbian orphans and Relief efforts after the war.  She was the sister of General Billy Mitchell, considered the Father of the U.S. Air Force.

Bizic, Milana Karlo.  “Helen Delich Bentley: Godmother of the Port of Baltimore, Kuma to All of Us.”  American SRBOBRAN [Pittsburgh, PA] 19 July 2006, pp. 8,9.  Covers tribute to Helen Delich Bentley by the Ports of Baltimore during the 300th Anniversary of the Port, an event in which Bentley served as Chairperson.  The tri-centennial maritime signature event was celebrated in the newly unveiled $13 million cruise ship terminal in South Locust Point.  Governor Erhlich presented roses to Bentley before surprising her with a plaque noting the official name change of the terminal to “The Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore.”

Bizic, Milana Karlo.  “+Latinka (Laura) Mamula Karlo." In Loving Memory by Her Daughter.”  American SRBOBRAN [Pittsburgh, PA] 19 July 2006, pp. 32,33.  Relates story of Laura’s colorful life and the other special characters living during the times she owned Karlo’s Confectionary on 25th and Carson Streets on the South Side, living in California during WWII where she worked for Kaiser, teaching the Oklahoma refugees who fled the dust storms data processing skills, work at the Stylette Plastic factory, and much more.

Bizic, Milana (Mim) Karlo. "The Queen Was in Her Parlour." American SRBOBRAN [Pittsburgh, PA]  21 Jun 2006, pp.8-10. Relates stories/photos found in Ladies Home Journal, Sept. 1933, and Oct. 5, 1918 L'Illustration Journal Universal.

Bizic, Milana (Mim) Karlo.  “Movers and Shakers: The Arbutina Families of Freedom.” American SRBOBRAN. [Pittsburgh, PA] 19 April, 2006, p. 4, 32-33.  Millard Arbutina-awarded Distinguished Air Force Flying Cross two times, participated in Berlin Air Lift and Educational Union activist; brother George Arbutina- Asst. Supt. Of Quaker Valley School District; nephew Dave Arbutina-Air Force Academy graduate, leader responsible for recognition of Lance Siljan at AF Academy and currently Chairman of the Dept. of Surgery at the Mt. Nittany Medical Center in Penn State (State College, PA); sister Mildred Arbutina Pappas-“Pittsburgher of the Century” for her good deeds and works for Educational Television and many other humanitarian missions, such as work she did in preserving the William Vicary Mansion.

Bizic, Mim.  “Kuma Mim Likes….Can You Guess the Rule?”  American SRBOBRAN. [Pittsburgh, PA] 5 April, 2006, p. 7.  Urges elementary school age children to problem solve by finding patterns in the word challenges.

Bizic, Milana Karlo. “Sta Volim?  I Love St. Sava’s Day!”  American SRBOBRAN [Pittsburgh, PA] 5 Apr 2006, p. 15.  Relates the excitement felt by parishioners of Aliquippa ( and Monroeville parishes with celebrations to St. Sava by the Sunday School children on Sunday, Jan. 29 and Feb. 5, respectively, the latter to accommodate the guest visit of Bishop Artemije from Kosovo.  Special mention was made of John Buffalini & Natasa Cvetkovic in Aliquippa, and Evdokia & Vaso (Klipa) Obrknez and Dushan Karas in Monroeville. Four-year old Dushan delivered the entire Nicene Creed as if a professional broadcaster.

Bizic, Milana Karlo.  “The Little Prince, Serbian Orthodox Style.”  American SRBOBRAN [Pittsburgh, PA]  22 Mar 2006, p.8.  Tells not only story of Michael (Bobik) Trklja’s 300 yr.old Kumstvo Christening, but also relates tale of the Baptismal Fount purchased by the baby’s great-grandmother, Andja Mamula and her Kum Nikola Potkonjak in 1957.  (Milosevic found dead on first page.)

Bizic, Milana Karlo.  “A Review: ‘Bearing Witness:  The Tale of a People and Their Legacy (An Immigrant’s Story) by George Budimir.’”  American SRBOBRAN [Pittsburgh, PA] 1 Mar 2006, p. 26-27.  Witnesses people living a vigorous, but almost idyllic village life of good times and bad by possessing the wonderful qualities of love, trust, tolerance and self-reliance.  “In the village, honor, reputation and your word were valued above all else” and tales of the Kosovo Battle highlight the tale, along with beautiful proverbs, until evil strikes in 1941.

Bizic, Milana Karlo.  “Brotherly/Sisterly Love Greetings from 1948.”  American SRBOBRAN [Pittsburgh, PA] 1 Mar 2006, pp.30,31.  Beautiful letter from Serbian officer Zarko Bizic in a refugee Pinhoe-Exeter Camp in Devon, England describing hardships in England and Yugoslavia to Dorothy Bizic on April 10, 1948.  Zarko found Dorothy Bizic’s name in the SRBOBRAN in a story about the Ambridge KSS, of which she was president. 
 
Bizic, Milana Karlo.  “The Serbian Super Bowl Nation.”  American SRBOBRAN [Pittsburgh, PA] 1 Mar 2006, pp. 12-13.  Photo journal of the action at the American Serbian Club on Pittsburgh’s South Side as the Steelers won Super Bowl XL on Sunday, February 5, 2006, 21-10 over the Seattle Seahawks.
 
Bizc, Milana Karlo.  “The Missing Chair.”  American SRBOBRAN [Pittsburgh, PA] 15 Feb 2006, p. 15.  American Serbian Club’s(South Side, PGH) 2005 Annual Banquet honored six  favorite Friday night patrons in their “Hats Off to the Ladies” salute on Nov. 4, 2005: Milka Brnilovich, Annie Kosanovich, Bootsie Kovalcik, Ankie Luketich and Teta Boya Mamula (103). Ankie passed away only hours before she was to be honored.

Bizic, Milana Karlo.  “Gifts That Keep on Giving and Become More Valuable Each Year.”  American SRBOBRAN [Pittsburgh, PA] 18 Jan 2006, pp. 12-13.  Baba Andja Mamula recorded the events of 1936, including not only the first SSF Festival in Akron, but also the consecration of the St. Sava Church on 21st and Sidney Streets on Pittsburgh’s South Side.  Head Minister for the Diaspora, Konstantine Fotich, was present at both events. Mentions Maksimovich Brothers from Belgrade, who autographed Andja’s book.

Bizic, Milana Mamula Karlo.  “Three Generations of Serbian Christmas Customs in America-‘Mir Bozji, Hristos se Rodi!’”  American SRBOBRAN [Pittsburgh, PA] 7 Jan 2006, pp. 8-9.  Tells tale of “3!” Christmases for the Karlo girls in the 1950’s, moves backwards to growing up in the Karaljovich family in the 30’s with Aunt Mildred (Karlo) LeFebvre telling the story of her parents and siblings, and moves forward to the 1979 story about Christmas customs written by Nick Bizic in the 3rd grade, complete with straw, chicks, Christmas cesnica. Also relays story of St. Nicholas & the Widow and her son written by father Milan Karlo.  Beautiful Centennial Edition’s front cover of SRBOBRAN features beautiful colored photo of Mim’s Psenica for 2006 started on St. Nicholas’ Day, 2005.

Bizic, Milana Karlo.  “Cabbage A Cure for Bird Flu?” American SRBOBRAN [Pittsburgh, PA] 21 Dec 2005, p. 31.  Korean researchers attest to cabbage being a deterrent to Asian Bird Flu, with its cancer-fighting and detoxifying properties rich in vitamins.  Time to bring out the grah I kupus recipes.

Bizic, Milana Karlo.  “Holy Molar!  A Story Worth Sinking Your Teeth Into.” American SRBOBRAN  [Pittsburgh, PA] 21 Dec 2005, pp. 4,33.  Story of Dr. Bill Wusylko passing his dental business onto young fellow Orthodox dentists, Drs. Brian and Robbie Klaich, and Bill’s association with the Ellwood City Monastery and HRH Princess Ileana, Mother Superior

Bizic, Milana (Mim) Karlo.  “Mim’s Travelogue.” American SRBOBRAN. [Pittsburgh, PA] 21 Dec 2005, p.12.  A chance visit to the Philadelphia Mutter Museum in the very ornate and fashionable 19th C. Physicians School of Medicine found Serb/Slav skulls in Dr. Joseph Hyrtl’s collection of 1873, courtesy of the Turkish pashas, to Dr. Hyrtl’s pupils who were physicians to the Turkish rulers.

Bizic, Milana (Mim) Karlo.  “The Cherans: Cherished SNF Families.” American SRBOBRAN [Pitttsburgh, PA] 2 Nov 2005, p. 39.  A visit to Sara Komlenovich’s and her sister Zora Cheran’s home at 2031 Lafayette St. in Pittsburgh’s Swissvale section revealed a plethora of coal history about their father, Petar and mother Milka Basara and raising their family in the Wilmerding parish. Stories of Yukon, PA and the Omelette King Rudy Stanish, and Steve Cheran’s vintage car collection.  Vransevic, Podbesek, Komljenovich, Simich, Ciganovich, Tishma, Vidovic families included.

Bizic, Mim.  Photos by Mim Bizic of 3-Day Picnic, p. 17, and photos of annual Serbian picnic at Castle Shannon, p. 31. 

Bizic, Milana Karlo. “Ned Mervos Receives High Honor: Congratulations to ‘One of Ours!’”  American SRBOBRAN {Pittsburgh, PA] 17 Aug 2005, p. 4. Ned Mrvos of Jane Stree, South Side, Pgh. Received prestigious award from the Midwestern Intermediate Unit IV engraved with lamp of knowledge.  Teacher, coach, Principal, Elementary Supervisor for West Mifflin, then grant writer and finally, working with the School Board in his own district.

Bizic, Mim.  Photographs of three-day pp.1, 8,9, 10,11,12.  Photos of 60th Anniversary of Vidovdan in Canada, p. 31.  American SRBOBRAN [Pittsburgh, PA]. 17 Aug 2005.

 

Bizic, Milana Karlo.  "Nick Hayden & Nikola Hajdin, Bridge Builders." American SRBOBRAN [Pittsburgh, PA] 6 Jul 2005, p. pp. 31, 36.  Relates tale of two cousins with the same name, one a steel mill worker and tambura maker in Aliquippa, PA, the other the President of the prestigious Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts in Belgrade.  

Bizic, Milana K.  The Year of Michelle:  Crowned in Love and Glory." American SRBOBRAN [Pittsburgh, PA] 6 Jul 2005, pp. 12-15.  Photo journal of Serbian wedding captures the excitement of Bride Michelle Bobik to groom Blaise Grese and all the happy celebrants.

Bizic, Milana Karlo.  “HRH Prince Aleksandar Visits Pittsburgh.”  American SRBOBRAN [Pittsburgh, PA] 15 Jun 2005, pp. 14-16, 40.  Photo journal of  the welcome their Royal Highnesses, Prince Aleksandar & Princess Katherine received by local area Pittsburgh Serbs.  Their royal highnesses were in Pittsburgh the night before where a fundraiser was held by the United Steelworkers of America for the Smederevo Hospital on behalf of the two Nezavisnost and Samostalnik Sindicat  unions representing workers at the US Steel Serbia facility in Smederevo.  HRH signed two Serbian flags belonging to MKB.  Sally Stone presented the Prince with King Alexander royal goblets that had been in her possession.  Candy bar story by Princess Katherine brought tears to everyone’s eyes.  Prince Aleksandar bespoke of Unity necessary at this time and the plight of the people in Kosovo.

Bizic, Mim.  Photographs for article about Desanka Mamula, written by Alex Malich. “Stepping Into History.”  American SRBOBRAN [Pittsburgh, PA] 4 May 2005, p. 10.

Bizic, Milana  Karlo and Bozic, George Bowes and Susnjer, Bob.  “Welcome Ladies and Gentlemen to the Serbian Radio Hour With Your Host, George Bowes.”  American SRBOBRAN [Pittsburgh, PA]. 20, Apr 2005, pp. 6-8.  Photo journal of the life of George (Bozic) Bowes and early South Side, Pittsburgh history.

Bizic, Milana (Mim) Karlo.  “Floodgates Opened As Well Wishers Pour Into Johnstown, PA to Honor V. Rev. Fr. Dr. Nedeljko Grgurevich’s 28 Years of Service.”  American SRBOBRAN [Pittsburgh, PA] 6 Apr 2005, pp. 6-8.  Photo journal of Fr. Grgurevich’s life-from being born in Foca, Yugoslavia in 1934 to his coming to Johnstown, PA in September, 1977, and his many achievements and accomplishments for the people of his area until his retirement in 2005. Protinica Dubravka, sons Stevan, Svetozar, grandchild Marko, daughter-in-law Mary.

Bizic, Mim.  Photographs for article about Petar Kodic-Gordana Vujic Wedding written by Fr. Rodney Torbic.  American SRBOBRAN [Pittsburgh, PA] Mar 2, 2005, p. 5.

Bizic, Milana (Mim) Karlo.  “Tri Puta: Thrice Blessed.” American SRBOBRAN [Pittsburgh, PA]. 16 Feb 2005, pp. 12, 13.  Story of Monroeville’s hospitality and generosity towards the Brkich Triplets with fund-raising efforts going to help with the costly operations for Nada and Slobodan Brkich’s eyes.  (Vera can see.)

2003

Bizic, Mim.  “+Anne Bizic McClure 1932-2003.”  American SRBOBRAN [Pittsburgh, PA] 19 Nov 2003, p.34.  Bespeaks of Anne’s many baking, sewing, conversationalist talents, and her unselfish work for others, including her family, her church family, her Ambridge, PA community and the White House.

Bizic, Milana Karlo.  “Svadba, Svadba, Svadba, Hej!”  American SRBOBRAN [Pittsburgh, PA] 19 Nov 2003, pp. 8-10.  Photo journal of the excitement felt by all at the wedding of Jennifer Bobik to Canadian Aleksandar (“Sasha”) Trklja on August 31, 2003, beginning the night before with a Rehearsal dinner for 225 people at the Thompson Club in West Mifflin, PA to Holy Trinity Cathedral for the wedding with flags flying. Old-time Serbian style wedding at its best. (Page 13 salutes the 50th Birthday of the American Serbian Club with photo of Dr. Rose Karlo Gantner receiving basketball trophy from Lugonja.. On the front page, SNF President Dan Pyevich reveals how “the great American SRBOBRAN editor, Milan Karlo, was his boyhood hero.”

Bizic, Milana (Mim) Karlo.  “Eureka!  Pittsburghers Find Gold in Alaska!”  American SRBOBRAN [Pittsburgh, PA] 17 Sep 2003, pp. 7-9.  Photo journal of finding “gold” in meeting with John Dapcevich, former Mayor of Sitka, Alaska in Juneau.  John was the tour guide for Vangie Prisuta Montag and Mim Bizic, where the trio visited the capital’s government building with a wing dedicated to Alex Miller (Milaich)-legislator; the women learned about Serbians Bill Ray (State Senator from Juneau) and Frank Peratrovich, a Tlingit-Serb, and Mike Stepovich appointed last territorial Governor of Alaska in 1959 by President Dwight D. Eisenhower; Mike Yankovich, successful potato farmer who left all his acreage to the Univeristy of Alaska in Fairbanks, Don Dapcevich-Exec. Director of the state’s Drug and Alcohol Abuse Program, Velimir (Bill) Dapcevich-head of Bureau of Indian Affairs for the State of Alaska and former businesswoman Ljubitsa (Vi ) Dapcevich Cope-one of the most respected and beloved ladies of Juneau.  Visited Serbian section of Evergreen Cemetery and learned about the dispersion of the Serbs to other parts of Alaska and elsewhere due to mine closings, labor shortages and other economic changes during WWII.

Bizic, Milana (Mim) Karlo.  “So Their Children’s Children Know Exactly What Happened:  ‘From A to Z: Alex and Zorica, Ziveli, Svatovi!’”  American SRBOBRAN [Pittsburgh, PA] 3 Sep 2003, pp. 8-10.  Captures the essence of a grand Serbian wedding uniting two great Serbian families-the (Alex) Malichs (of Monroeville, PA) and (Zora) Cvijics (New York/Mrkonjic Grad); Kum John Vucenovic and Kuma Dawn Vucenovich of Cleveland, OH, Stari Svat George Topich, Domacin Danny Kukich.  Interestingly, the Cvijics (Mom Mara is KSS president) represented the entire NYC congregation when it was cruelly decided that Radovan Karadjic, invited to address the U.N. about the war in Bosnia, was confined to his NYC hotel room.  The New Yorkers presented him with an entire roast lamb!

Bizic, Milana Karlo.  “Moon Over Moon Township, not Miami: A Visit with a famous Californian and ‘King Peter’ who discuss ‘Opanke Footprints on the Moon.’”  American SRBOBRAN  [Pittsburgh, PA] 20 Aug 2003, pp. 14-15.  Chronicles the life of Ralph Salaya, (formerly from Aliquippa, PA and now Escondido, CA), who was lead engineer for Apollo 13 recovery and other exciting astronaut projects. Also records info of Ralph’s parents and wife Elaine’s Stojanovich-Vuynovich parents.  Kudos given to Beaver County TIMES reporter, Gino Piroli (100% Italian blood, 101% Serbian heart, affectionately known as ‘King Peter’).  Also Mim’s photos of Pittsburgh 3-day on p. 7.

Bizic, Milana (Mim) Karlo.  “Niko Nema Sto Srbin Imade: Juneau, Alaska Serbs to Meet Pittsburgh Serbs.”  American SRBOBRAN  [Pittsburgh, PA] 20 Aug 2003, p. 8.  Introduces the readers to John Dapcevich, Mayor of Stika Alaska for 12 years and his family, including father who was arrested for Union activities.  “The Alaska Juneau Mine lost a man every other day to injury and the miners’ strike was for improved safety.” John promised to meet gypsy-legs Mim and Vang at the Juneau dock for their upcoming voyage to Alaska.  Urges readers to “stay tuned.” (See 17 September, 2003 issue of SRBOBRAN.)

Bizic, Milana (Mim) Bizic.  “Albin Abramovich and the Dunav Orchestra.”  American SRBOBRAN [Pittsburgh, PA] 6 Aug 2003, pp. 26-27.  Greg Volitich's (Czar Lazar Concert Booklet) story of Dunav Orchestra led by Al Abramovich spanned seven decades:  called “Morning Stars” in the 1930’s, “Plavi Jorgovan” (Blue Lilac) and finally “Dunav,” a little before 1948.  Dunav played for hundreds of weddings of all denominations, SSF Choir Festivals, Christenings, Parties, Golf –Bowling-Basketball tournaments.  Wife Diane Albramovich was “SNF Woman of the Year” in 2000.  The duo served as Slava Kumovi for St. Elijah in 1987. Al was president of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Lodge #127 for over 10 years where his wife serves as Secretary/Treasurer.  Issue also contains eulogies for Alex Medich, “Mr. Basketball” from Duquesne/McKeesport parish.

Bizic, “Kuma” Mim.  “Piercing the County Landscape in Pittsburgh.”  American SRBOBRAN [Pittsburgh, PA] 7 May, 2003, pp. 8-9.  Features former Shadeland camper, John Pierce, running for Allegheny County Treasurer.  Grandson of John and Mary Stipanovich of Harwick, PA.  Valedictorian at Erie’s McDowell High School, Eagle Scout, U.S. Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Award, summa cum laude from Notre Dame in 1994, majoring in Finance and Business Economics.  Many medals as U.S. Army officer, Congressional Intern for now Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge, editor of Harvard Law Review, presently lawyer at Cohen and Grigsby in Pittsburgh.

Bizic, Milana (Mim) Karlo.  “Teta Boya Mamula:  100 Years Young!”  American SRBOBRAN [Pittsburgh, PA] 5 Feb 2003, pp. 14-16.  Story of the delightful centarian from South Side, Pittsburgh and the incredible party she had at the American Serbian Club that was only ½ block from her home.  TV Commentator Willard Scott sent her greetings; congratulations were received from 3 Congressmen, a U.S. Senator, Govenor and even President Bush, but her highest honor was being knighted “SNF Protectress of Serbdom” by George Topich and Alex Malich. 

Bizic, Milana Karlo.  “Borislav Roganovic, A Guslar In Heinz Chapel and Atop Mount Washington.”  American SRBOBRAN. [Pittsburgh PA] 21 Aug 2002, p. 8-9.  Describes in detail the costume of the guslar, meaning of the gusle and how it always speaks the truth, cannot lie.  Former American chauffeur Roganovich transforms to likeness of his grand-uncle, the famous Perun.  Roganovich at the American Serbian Club on the South Side and at Mike and Steffie Bozic’s home on Mt. Washington. See story about Nick Bizic earning SPHR status, p. 3)  Teta Boya inspired “confidence” to a host of younger Serbs.  “You’re as good as anybody else.  There’s no one better than you!” related granddaughter Donna Musulin Mulholland., former CEO of a large hospital.

Bizic, Milana Karlo.  “Heavenly ‘Kir Stefan Srbin’ Choir Lifts Pittsburgh Hearts Aloft.”  American SRBOBRAN  [Pittsburgh, PA] 21 Aug 2002, p. 7,9.  Serbian girl’s choir served as cultural ambassadors, creating a positive image for Smerderevo and Serbia, giving a “this is who we are” presence to FACELESS, demonized Serbia.  Article compares and contrasts stain-glass windows found in Heinz Chapel where the concert was delivered (Pitt University) to current events (Window of Truth to Bob Djurdevic’s TRUTH IN MEDIA website).  The choirgirls witnessed the bombing of their hometown the last day of the 78 day bombing. Multi-awarding winning choir is directed by Milan Ilic.  The choir was also written up in the Beaver County TIMES (p.9).

Bizic, Milana Karlo and Prisuta, Sam.  “+Sam Prisuta, American-Serb Hero.”  American SRBOBRAN [Pittsburgh, PA] 21 Aug 2002, p. 30.  WWII pilot, flew missions flying supplies, wounded American soldiers, prisoners of war, and DPs to all parts of the world.  Listed in “Who’s Who in Engineering,” –Pitt, Jones & Laughlin (J&L), Vulcan Crucible.

2001

Bizic, Mim.  “Our Valley’s Strongman.” American SRBOBRAN [Pittsburgh, PA] 12 Sep 2001, p. 8.  About Serbian strongman Peter Zebich and Beaver County Times reporter, Gino Piroli of Aliquippa.

Bizic, Milana Karlo. "Nick Lalich, WWII American Serb Sero Dashing and Daring at 82, But Can He Cook?" American SRBOBRAN [Pittsburgh, PA] 6 Jun 2001, pp.2,8. Well-known 'Operation Halyard' mission leader, Nick Lalich, visits Pittsburgh for Aliquippa Food Fest and Steubenville's 100th Anniversary, entertaining as always. Nick shares his Gibanica recipe with Srbobran readers.

1998

Bizic, Milana Karlo. “Svatovac Plays Again, 47 Years Later.” American SRBOBRAN [Pittsburgh, PA] 11 Nov 1998, p. 9.  Surprise 47th wedding anniversary/Tambura Jam Session of Milan and Roz Opacich at the home of Gus and Mim Bizic with Tosho Erdel, Nick Lalich, danny Kukich, Milan Opacich, Smilja Kovachevich, Danny Capuzzi, Ted Shatlan, Al Abramovich, George Klipa and Milan Stefanovic.

Bizic, Milana Karlo. “A Day with Milan Opacich, a Night with Adam Popovich” (part 2 of 3)” American SRBOBRAN. [Pittsburgh, PA] 8 Apr 1998, p. 5.  Recalls visits to churches in Schererville and Merrillville with tour guide, Milan Opacic, lunch with Roz Opacich and preparations for salute to Adam Popovich’s 90th birthday.

1995

Bizic, Milana Karlo.  "SBPAA'S STAR-STUDDED NIGHT, Salute to Serbian-American Veterans." American SRBOBRAN.  Better than Milton Berle & Bob Hope combined, the Guest Speaker, VIC LUMOVICH, brought tears of laughter to the American-Serbian Veteran honorees and their guests.  Vic was Director of the Air Attache Designees Intelligence School, and was with NATO as the Chief of Allied Forces, Southern Europe.  Pete Bizic was M.C. for the evening, V.Rev. Stevan Rocknage of McKeesport parish gave the invocation and spoke of those who made the supreme sacrifice for their country.  Eli Bogonovich displayed his flag signed by General Hidike Tojo, next in importance to the Emperor of Japan. Theodore Raynovich from Deep Creek, MD worked on the Atomic Bomb project, etc.  Vic gave a glimpse of life for Serbian immigrant children.  "While we did learn the 3 R's, we also learned the 3 H's:  Honor, Honesty and Humility."

1989

Bizic, Milana Karlo. "Shadeland, An Uplifting Experience!" American SRBOBRAN [Pittsburgh, PA] 13 Sep 1989, p.5.  Photo journal of a trip in a 20 yr. old Cessna to Chautagua, NY and then over to Shadeland, PA, the Serbian Orthodox Camp since the 1950's, where the author was first a camper, then a Counselor, her son was a camper and served as counselor too.  Mim recalls the exciting days of yesteryear at Shadeland in this article.  The airplane trip was a gift of her student, Ian Rahm, a student in Bizic's Gifted Program at the Edgeworth Elementary School who was leaving to attend the Quaker Valley Jr. High School in the fall, but not before giving his teacher a graduation gift-an airplane ride and lunch!

1988

Bizic, Milana Karlo. "A Psalm In memory of Peter Bizic." American SRBOBRAN [Pittsburgh, PA] 16 Nov 1988, p. 4, 6. Recalls passing of Peter Bizic, Sr. and impact felt in his hometown of Ambridge, PA, Gornji Sjenicak, Yugoslavia and in Sao Paolo, Brazil. Bizic was an excellent small business owner and fine woods craftsman, but also the tradition keeper in the family, roasting lambs and chickens, celebrating the Serbian holidays just as they were kept years ago. Photos show bookcases he constructed with brother Joe and son Gus, 50th wedding anniversary of Pete & Dorothy, father and son Gus, Serbian crest with "Bog Cuva Srbiju -Petar Bizic."Vjecnaja pamjat."

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Mihailovich, Vaso.  “Serb American Writers No. 64, Milan M. Karlo.”  American SRBOBRAN [Pittsburgh, PA] 15 Oct 2003, p. 30.  “One of the most enthusiastic writers among the American-born Serbs.”  Lists Milan’s many achievements, especially noting his contribution to Serbian immigrant history in his book EARLY DAYS, SERBIAN PIONEERS IN AMERICA. 

(See Kazich, Tom. "Milan Karlo, first Observer editor buried at Gracanica Cemetery," The Diocesan Observer, Nativity Issue Dec.15-1995-Jan.15, 1996, p. 11) and Haynes, Monica. "Milan Karlo:  Lifelong Chronicle of and advocate for Serbian Americans."  Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Dec. 11, 1995, reprinted in the American SRBOBRAN, Dec. 13, 1995, p. 1, p.13.  Also: "His Eyes Were His Ears": Milan M. Karlo.  American SRBOBRAN, p. 13.

Dan Mrkich wrote about Ernest Hemingway and F. Scott Fitzgerald who both wrote about the Serbs.  See Hemingway’s SNOWS OF KILIMANJARO, where Hemingway wrote of his traversing Serbia on his way to cover the Greco-Turkish war in the fall of 1922.

Try it!  You can do it for sure!

Make a Kolach (Chesnica)!

(Sweet Bread)

2 cups milk and 1/4 lb. butter.
Put in a saucepan and let the milk and melted butter rise to the top of the pan.  (Scalded)

Place 2 cakes yeast (active or dry yeast) in 1/2 cup water with 1 t. salt and 2/3 cups of sugar.

Separately, beat 3 eggs and add to the scalded milk, butter and yeast mixture only AFTER it cools off.  (Sometimes I placed this outside to make this go faster....)

Then add the flour, between 8 and 10 cups...... until you have a nice smooth dough.  Don't put in too much flour..... just so it doesn't stick to your fingers anymore.  Knead, knead, knead for at least 10 minutes.

Cover with a damp cloth and let rise until double in bulk.

In the meantime, get a pan (those that come apart are nice, but any old round pot will do, too).  Spray with PAM or vegetable oil, butter or whatever you want.  I use PAM.

When the dough has risen, separate into 3 even pieces. Roll out like a long, long pretzel. With those three pieces crossed over each other (like an "X" with another one coming down the middle), start to braid.  When you come to the middle, braid the other way if you have to.  Just make a nice long braid.

Now you have one long braid.  Take that and place it in a circle (curl it around in the pan you prepared above). Then cover that with a wet cloth and let the dough double again.

When it's ready to put in the oven (preheat to 350 degrees), brush with this egg mixture:  An egg yolk, a sprinkle of water, and a sprinkle of sugar mixed up.  Brush it on.

Bake for about 40-45 minutes, but watch it so it doesn't burn. Take out of the oven and let sit for a few minutes, then turn upside down to eject from pan. 

 You'll be proud to take it to church for your Slava, or to turn with your relatives for Christmas and Easter or other important Serbian holidays!  For Christmas, you can place a lucky coin inside.  Whoever finds it, is supposed to have good luck all year long!  :-)

 Turning the kolac together....

Her smiles tell you who found the lucky coin! 

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Other Publications of Mim

Bizic, Milana K.  “Love’s Greetings.”  Sewickley Magazine.  Feb. 1985, pp. 24-26.  Explains love tokens not as “baudy tokens,” but as the forerunners of today’s charm bracelets, a regularly issued coin whose currency designation was whizzed off on one side, and then inscribed with a lover’s message, the hobby beginning in England in the sixteenth century by sailors.

Bizic, Mim.  “Molas: Colorful and Whimsical Needlework Reflects the Changing Life of the Cuna Indians of Panama.”  Sewickley Magazine. Oct. 1984, pp. 34-37.  Article highlighting the meticulous and ingenious craftsmanship of molas, and their colorful makers who live off the Atlantic coast of Panama.  Explains role played by Richard Marsh, Sr. and his role in studying the Cunas in 1923 for Smithsonian scientists.

Meta McMillen wrote this article on Mim Bizic's old Valentine collection on Feb. 10, 1982 in the now defunct Pittsburgh Press, B-6. "Valentines Twinge Soft Heart in Sewickley."

The Pitttsburgh Press's Sunday ROTO Section featured the cover story of Mim's Molas called "Molas....The Layered Look from Panama." Nov. 5, 1978, p.1, 12-14, p.16, by Ruth Heimbuecher.

Bizic, Milana K. "Father's kind deeds rewards his son and the nation," Sewickley HERALD, Feb.8, 1984, p.6-7.  About Richard Marsh, Jr., whose father worked for General Goethals during the build up of the Panama Canal in 1908-1909. Dick Marsh Sr. was secretary of the U.S. Legation at Panama and Charge d' Affairs. 

Jennette, Pat, editor.  "Moon's Mim Not Mum About Serbia." Allegheny West Magazine, Vol. 4, No. 24,  Sept. 2009. Cover, pp. 33-35. About the www.babamim.com website, Halyard mission, Pitt visit by Lt. Col. John Cappello, Musulin, Lalich, Vujnovich, Library in Pranjani, Serbia.

(See webpage elsewhere on website.) 

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The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette is responsible for this wonderful story in the paper 1/7/10

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http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10007/1026404-323.stm 

The story above was written by Ann Rodgers and the photo was taken by Robin Rombach. Thanks be to all! 

Over 100 email messages from all over the world came in from this one story!  Thanks Pittsburgh Post-Gazette for connecting us all together on this glorious day! 

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http://www.pittsburghmagazine.com/Pittsburgh-Magazine/February-2010/Can-Buy-Me-Love/ 

Nice story written by Jonathan Wander and all photos by Becky Thurner Braddock. Pittsburgh Magazine, Feb. 2010 issue.