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Josip Jezic von Gesseneck dedicates this piano exercize to his father, Milan (the webmasters 2nd cousin, once removed) for Father's Day!

Congratulations Milan; and, thank you Josip

with sister Kate, prior to her recent trip to
England, France, Germany, Italy, and Austria.

Felicity, 'hanging out' with her Argentine classmate, Larachiaro

A new aunt, courtesy of brother Dejan,
Asja cradles young Dominik. Asja, a
recent grad is working in the tourist industry.

Lisa, with her mates, dining in an Auckland party atmosphere

Marina con dos amigas--it appears eating hamburgers

Kaitlan, partying up in the back of a Western Australia limo.

Olivia, sporting the cap and gown of a recent graduate.

Rachel is ready for a (Western Australia)
night on the town

Alyssa stands ready to field fast flying softballs

Milca stands in the middle of the pack
at an Argentine ball

Chilean cousin Patricia, attending a picnic.

Three in one! Sara with neice
Lydia, and Lydia's mom, older
sister Mary Katherine

Rachel in native 'dali' garb for a
tambaritzan event, in which she is a
regular participant. The Rakija is
Cro 'white lightning'--hopefully just a prop

Angie, receiving an award at graduation

Teresa wearing her mom's prom dress, with photos to prove it!

Nicola and her friend checking out Australian ice sculptures

4th cousin (to the webmaster) Karen Moore (purple dress) of Western Australia finds herself in the arms of the entertainment, during an unspecified event. At right, see how she is related to others in our family.

Check out Karens's branch of the family Here

Rick at left in a team roping event. Two cowboys pursue a calf out of the chute, with one roping its head and the other its hind legs. Time will stop when both ropes are taut and the the horses are facing each other. In individual roping, the cowboy lassos the calf, the cowboy makes a rapid dismount, while the horse backs up keeping the rope taut. Time stops when the cowbow has tied the feet of the calf together.

Check out Rick's branch of the family Here

Johanna Hansen Whisman--daughter of Annie Segulja Hansen and Jack Hansen, grand daughter of Petar Segulja and Johana (Ivana) Mudrovcic, and great grand daughter of Matij Mudrovcic and Margaret Dobric, and Roko Ivan Segulja and Marija Jezic---has opened her new base gallery. It will be at the Next Door Gallery, located in the Golden Hills area of San Diego, 2963 Beech Street.

Check out J's branch of the family Here

Johanna has gallery affiliations throughout the Southwest. For years, her ceramic Christmas tree ornaments have been a big seller in the San Diego Museum of Art's giftshop--selling in the midst of the Old Masters! Johanna is a Past President of San Diego's Allied Craftsmen.

Johanna is 1st cousin to the webmaster and the Arizona Seguljas and double 2nd cousin to the Texas Seguljas in her generation. She is a 2nd cousin to the Novi Seguljas and shares all the other relationships enjoyed by the webmaster.

She is married to Don Whisman and has a son, Elden, featured below.

Check out samples of her work here and here. In fact, visit her webpage johannahansen.com.

It is Spring on the Texas Gulf Coast!

That means it is spawning season. At left, check out Matt Segulja with a respectable sea trout.

At right, check out Matt's Gulf Coast triple play, a trout, a redfish and a flounder!

Matt is the son of Tom Segulja Jr. and Diane Nipp, the grandson of Tom Segulja Sr. and Ann Bako, the great grandson of Vence Segulja and Marija Mudrovcic, and the great great grandson of Roko Ivan Segulja and Marija Jezic.

Today the phrase survives, sometimes with the variant version 'okolo tornu pa na mala vrata,' --the Italian tornu, or, tower, reflecting our conflicts with the Romans as well, and later when our village was actually located within the kingdom of Venice. That phrase means around the (watch) tower and through the little window. Today, there are no Romans or Islamists to club--at least not this day--and the phrase has come to have an idiomatic meaning similar to 'beating around the bush,' erstwhile wasting time.

Of course, when everyone returns to their ancestral home of Novi, they have to see the mala vratas.

When Justin Merzlock set about to establish his own home in Pocatello, Idaho, he realized he needed a wife. Being at least a generation removed from one that was encouraged to find a 'nice Novljani girl,' he was still driven by cultural conscience to do the next best thing, choosing November Larson to be his wife. November's nickname? Why, Novi, of course!

Don't bother checking this on Snopes--you won't find it!

Mesopust--the World's Original Carnival

At far left, view Dragana Segulja, and two friends, getting ready to participate in the Novi festival.

At the conclusion of the festivities, the mesopust icon is ceremoniously burned.

The direction the wind blows the smoke, either to or from the sea, indicates whether good fortune will come from the sea or from agriculture.

Dragana is sister of Cedomir, daughter of Dubravko Segulja and Milojka Butorak, grandson of Danijel Segulja and Mica Mrzljak, and great grandson of Josip Segulja and Ursula Sokolic, and great great grandson of Roko Ivan Segulja and Marija Jezic

I really enjoy pay back ever since these $%#^&*(%# [expletive deleted] wild dogs killed Julian ...it really sent me over the edge when that happened .

The Hunt : I was hunting north of Glamis on the Chocolate Mtn. bombing range . I use wounded rabbit & bird calls with some coyote yelp/howl calls .

In these pictures it shows the kill , also where I was set up in the bush and tree with a dirt mound behind me. Now I'm hooked on this type of hunting . Calling them in is awesome!

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

'I will remember you'
-Sarah McLachlin

Grammy--Emma Joyce Hopkins Leavitt--passed away last week (Hopkins was her maiden name). She was 81 years old. The funeral was last Saturday and it was beautiful--there were 4 musical numbers!

It was a pleasure knowing her and my children are so happy to know that we'll see her again someday.

She was a huge fan of the UNLV Rebels and I think it's very fitting the Women's locker room there will be renamed in her honor

Argentine Marina Bouhier, bonita chica a la izquerda, listed under 'next generation' in chart at left is the daughter of Sandra Piskulich, 6th cousin to the webmaster and all the US Seguljas in his generation.

In the chart at left, see howthe Argentine and Chilean Piskulichs in our family are also related to the Istrian Socolichs

Repeated from below--

To see how the Argentineans are most closely related to the Western Australia Paskulichs, the Arizona Dobrics, and the Idaho Pickolicks, Click HERE. To see how how they are most closely related to the Kiwi Sebaljas, and the Arizona and Texas Seguljas, Click HERE. And, to see how they are most closely related to the Kiwi and Australian Maricics and the Kiwi Dobrec-Mudrovcics, Click HERE.

To see their lineage after reaching Argentina, Click HERE.

And, to see how the Argentinean Piskulichs are most closely related to the Jezics of Maryland, Stuttgart Germany, Brussells Belgium, Zagreb, and Novi Click HERE

To see how the Argentine Piskulics are related to the Count Mazuranic, Click Here!

Meanwhile, also down in Argentina, 6th cousin, once removed Ezequiel Piskulich provides some family photos

Slow gossip day--I am unaware of any of these folks being related to us! Interesting, though.

Ever wonder where all this information comes from and where it ultimately goes? Originally, most of the information I have came from the family trunk and by word of mouth. Being the oldest gives one the opportunity to learn more from the older generations--the small compensation for statistically having to die first!!

The first evidence of this page on the web was the result of a request by Carrie Segulja who wondered if I knew where we were from and if I knew if we had any relatives. In the early days of computers, it was difficult to send or receive pictures, so I just posted them in my webspace. Communication was not what it is now, and a revolution, a grape famine, two world wars, the fascist holocaust, and the hardships imposed by the communists led many to believe that we, alone, had survived because we had escaped. Carrie's query was undoubtedly posed pursuant to a family reunion organized by the late Frances (Mrs, John) Segulia. At that time, we heard from only US family members.

Again, as a function of being the old guy which was sort of a joke 15-20 years ago, I was abreast of what was going on in the 'old country,' as the 'even older' folks referred to it. My uncle Felix maintained contact with his brother Josip, my aunt Mary's husband, Tony Kriskovich maintained contact with his family, and my mon's cousin 'aunt Mary' in Croatia kept us abreast of Segulja happenings. I started compiling information and putting it online. One family member, who had a headstart on me was Chuck Jezic, who provided much of the research that he and his father had garnered. Karmen Antic was an early contributor to this page, at a time when I was truly lost.

Shortly after that, I was contacted by Lynette Sebalja, whom I knew to be married to my aunt Mary's husband's nephew, Boris, so by marriage, both Boris and I shared Bill as a first cousin. Later, after we began sharing information (mostly Lynette sharing her information), it became apparent that her Novljani husband and I were related 10+ ways! From that point onward, I began thinking of our family tree as a family wreath. Danijel Segulja and his wife Mica shared the genealogy that they had compiled. Soon Roy Dobric provided his Dobric Piskulic information, John Merzlock shared his compiled notes, Ivan Mazuranic shared his information, Patrizia Socolich shared the fruits of her research, and we recently made contact with Erica Piskulich, who, along with cousin Cecilia, built an Argentinean and Chilean branch to our tree.

But, we were not the only family members compiling information. There are two people in Novi reconstructing Novi's pedigree, and, remember the wreath? Wouldn't you know that we are related to both: Krsto Zoricic and Durdica Jezic Kriskovic. Krsto is the town Historian and Durdica is the Curator of the Novi museum--genealogically, we are well represented. They are privy to our information.

From the chart, you can see that my mother Margaret (pictured to the left of Krsto) is Krsto's 4th cousin once removed, making me his 4th cousin 2 times removed (putting me off the chart). All of my 1st and 2nd cousins share this relationship as well as my 3rd Jezic, Merzlock, and Woods cousins. The photo was taken in Krsto's home in 2002--note the handwritten church records book in the foreground from the 15th and 16th century (poor Lynette read this whole thing on microfiche!). Also in attendance at this meeting was Durdica Jezic Kriskovic and the webmaster's prime tormentor, Cece.

In the second table, you can see how we are related to Durdica, at least those of us with a Jezic link.

Ready to give Al Gore his due, if only he'd shut up and bring global warming back? No need for such drastic measures: our kinfolk have been welcoming back the sun for centuries with local celebrations, such as Zvoncari and Dondolasi.

Zvoncari march from village to village throughout the region, following the same centuries-old route, making an extraordinary amount of noise, fueled in part by the wine provided by the locals en route.'

Zvoncari, the bell-ringers, are followers of the ancient magical tradition of Lupercalia, pastoral rituals in which men would dress up in animal skins to protect their herds. They are typical of the areas of Rukavac, Halubje, Mune, Zvonece, Brgud, etc. They are mutually distinguished by the character of their masks that can be either zoomorphic (animal masks) or vegetable (caps with flowers, the so-called krabujosnice). Other details may alsovary: their striped sailors' T-shirts or checked shirts, red or vividly coloured scarves, wooden sticks with grotesque heads which they swing in ritualistic motion, the size of the bell and the way it is rung. Each group has its own rules and moves in a particular ritualistic way, accompanied by the traditional figures of the bear, devil, flag carrier, musician, etc. Zvoncari are men of all generations - particular importance is given to passing the tradition on to each new generation. During their procession, which is accompanied by the deafening sound of bells, the zvoncari sometimes form a specific circular shape, the so-called zvoncarsko kolo. Zvoncari from Zejane carry a coat made of ribbons in different colours and several smaller bells that jingle rather than produce heavy noise. They also move completely differently and hop in small steps. Other traditional groups come from the areas of Kastav and Grobnik (dondolasi).

Peter Paskulich gives a play by play of pirate pillaging in Perth, Australia:

Peter sent you a message.

Re: Perth Pirates

Hey mike!

Good to meet you 4th cousin :)

ok - those photos happened last Saturday - for my 24th birthday bout 50 of us got together, dressed as pirates and went on a pirate pub crawl scavenger hunt. started at my apartment, then on to the local bar down my street - train into Perth and then another 5 locations. crazy times indeed.

- yeah no problems about using any of the pictures!

Have a good one mate! :)

Birthday pirate is 2nd from left in the back row with a red headband. Aaaarrgghhh!

News from Djokovo

New development to news below--Suzy reports that Natural Gas has been restored to Croatia, so, Croatia can once again, heat its homes. Apparently, Vladimir Putin's sense of greed and/or financial difficulties, in lieu of a heart or soul have kicked in.

A note from Istria, courtesy of Suzy Devcic Fish, (2nd cousin once removed from the webmaster)

we wish you happy new year and great 2009, lots of money and health andhappiness and love...

Suzy and Emma

ps. we had a nice holiday in Morocco and in Rome and now are back home..but in bed with a bad cold unfortunately... it is freezing cold in Croatia,we wish we were in California now !

JOSEPH LEO WOODS, 1 /16/1916--12/30/2008Chuck Jezic reporting

WOODS Joseph Leo, 92, passed away Dec 30, 2008.
Viewing will take place at Helena Funeral Chapel Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. Vigil services are planned for Sunday, Jan 4, at 6 p.n. at the Cathedral of St. Helena with Mass on Monday at 10 a.n. also at the Cathedral of St. Helena.

Joseph Leo Woods was the husband of Josephine Irene Merzlock 1912, who was the daughter of Lucia Jezic, who married Joseph Mrzljak 1872. Joseph Leo Woods was the patriarch of our family's Jezic-Merzlock branch. He is the father to Joseph John Woods 1945, 3rd cousin to the webmaster and all the Arizona, Texas, and Novi Seguljas in his generation, as well as all the Sokolics in Argentina, the Maricics in New Zealand and Australia, the Antics in South Africa, and the Miletics in Croatia and Germany. Joseph John Woods 1945 would also be 1st cousin to the US Merzlocks in the webmaster's generation, say John Luke Merzlock Jr 1944, and 2nd cousin to the Jezics in the webmaster's generation, say Chuck Jezic 1947. The Jezics descending from Franko 1852's brother Adalbert, say Tamara Jezic 1970, and all of her 1st cousins would be 3rd cousin to Joseph John Woods 1945.

Other common relationships can be deduced from this chart (Rachel Dobric descends from Russell in blue, while Rachel Paskulich's father and Kaitlan Moore's mother are noted in red.

Monday, December 29, 2008

by

Autumn Tippit Leavitt

My parents rented a house right outside of Sedona, AZ big enough for all of us to celebrate Christmas together. . .and so began Autumn Tippit Leavitt's daily entry into her blog, entitled 'So-Called Chaos.' Autumn is a great great grand daughter of Roko Ivan Segulja, and the great grand daughter of Vence Segulja, patriarch of the Texas Seguljas and brother to Petar Segulja, patriarch to the Arizona Seguljas. And she is the great grand daughter of Vence's wife, Marija (Mary) Mudrovcic, matriarch of the Texas Seguljas, and sister to Ivanja/Johana Mudrovcic, married to Petar Segulja, and so, the matriarch to the Arizona Seguljas. This makes Autie double third cousins to Dustin Berg, Ryan and Aaron Peck, Kathryn, Teresa, and David Reynolds, and Kathi and Pete Segulja III. She is also single 3rd cousin to the great grandchildren of Josip Segulja, in Croatia: Cedomir, Dragana, Stefan, and Nina Segulja and Dejan and Asja Mrdja, as well as to the Mudrovcic kin: Sasa and Marin Sokolic, Christian and Zoran Zoricic, Hendrik Butkovic, and Igor and Neven Antonic in Croatia, and all the Posa, Franich, and Dobrec kids in her generation in Auckland. Autumn is the grand daughter of Anne Segulja and J.T. Tippit (brother of Frances Tippit--wife of John Segulja--making her double 2nd cousins to the Mcelroy clan).

As expected, she is simply 2nd cousin to the rest of Texas Seguljas in her generation, starting with Michael Segulja, who is married to Jennifer, who also has a blog, curiously titled Chaotic Adventures. Who says you cannot learn anything about families by studying their genealogy? Or, the titles of their blogs? Anyway, Autie's other 2nd cousins include Carrie Segulja, Matt, Doug, and Olivia Segulja, Mary Kathryn Segulja Nader, Liz Segulja, Kristen Segulja, Sara Segulja, Julie Mcelroy Laughlin, Gary, Johnny, and Mark Mcelroy, and Steven Cooper's kids. 1st cousins include Derek Tippit, Michael Harp, Dustin Peters, and Jarrett Peters. 3rd cousins include the children of Argentine Ranko, Elvira, Margareta, and Antonio Sokolich, as well as the children of Margaret and Ivan Maricic in New Zealand and Australia. Autie is 5th cousin once removed to the Dobrics in New Zealand, 5th to the Dobrics of Arizona, 5th to the Paskulichs of Australia, and 7th to the Piskulichs of Argentina. She is also 4th cousin to all the Jezics and Merzlocks in her generation. . .and probably everyone else in this page one way or the other. Those mentioned above can be found on the Anne, Tom, Mica, Danijel, Blazenka, Matt, and Kati pages. View the chart above Autie's head, top of story, and substitute Bryan's name for the webmasters (Mike), and see relationships to Sebalja, Paskulichs, Dobrics, and Paladins.

If you will pass your kryptonite impregnated cursor over the individuals in the photo, above left, their names will glow green in the chart below. If you do not have a kryptonite cursor, you will have to contact Autie, or her parents Bryan and Suzie for positive identification. Bryan and Suzie were blessed with the pitter patter of but three sets of tiny feet, but, as you can see below, the rest is history.

This phenomenon has been captured on tape by students of Professor Anand Rao, known to the readers of this journal as Mr. Tamara Jezic, who travelled to the campus of the University of Mary Washington to chronicle the post election change in our issues and notions regarding participatory democracy. View it for yourself by clicking Here. (This was not your tax dollars at work, but a spontaneous artistic outburst)

Ivan Maricich checks in from Australia: [the webmaster's 2nd cousin]

Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays are here again, same tune, just a different year. We haven't done a lot of exciting things this year. We made a quick trip to New Zealand to surprise my brother-in-law for his 60th birthday. He has an acreage block between Mercer and Pukekawa. We stayed a few days, had a little looking aroung, but saw nothing to want to entice us to want to move back to New Zealand; it was cold.

As you have heard by now, we have had a tropical storm around the Gold Coast and Brisbane--over 10,000 homes damaged; about one-third will have to be pulled down and rebuilt.

The gold Coast has taken a big slump in property prices due to the economic turndown. Some of the expensive mansions have dropped their selling prices between two and three million dollars trying to sell before the finance companies and banks foreclose on them.

I bit the bullet, a couple of months ago, and bought an up market computer with a 22' screen and Canon printer and now I am learning to use a computer all over again.

I hope you are all able to read this letter I have written as I have been told I have two left hands.

Regards for 2009

Ivan
imaricich@aapt.net.com.au

Ivan is the son of Anton Maricic and Mara Kabalin, the grandson of Genoveva Segulja, and the great grandson of Roko Ivan Segulja and Marija Jezic.

Jennifer Segulja makes a Christmas observation:

Zambian/South African Cro cousin Dr. Marijana Antic reports from Brussels, Belgium

Sorry for the long delay. Things have been pretty hectic here. I received my work permit last week and finally have my full doctors registration. Originally I was offered a position in the Emergency department but 2 weeks before I had to sign my contract I was contacted by the Prof of Radiology at the same hospital for a position that had just opened up in that department. The postion was available but I had to have a trial period in the department for 1 month to see if they would be happy with me and vice versa..Anyway that was now more than a month ago and guess what...I got that position and I'm very very happy about it. It's a 5 year speciality and I start in January.

Just to answer a few of your questions - I don't have Lari and Nikol's E-mails, I have a mobile number that I tried calling but got no response. Unfortunately I don't have an e-mail for the Sokolic boys either. Teta Mica Sokolic was well when we saw them in August. Denis' e-mail is shamal@net.hr I don't have any email for Dalibor and Diana...sorry, did I tell you Dalibor got re-married? He's very happy and lives in Germany with his new wife. I haven't met Asja, don't really know that part of the family...and not engaged yet.

I met a really nice American girl here from Ohio, we're in the same language class. it's nice to have a friend I can speak English to :-) so us 'buitenlanders' (foreigners) get together for a chat every now and then. Otherwise I have settled in pretty well, I really miss my folks and Medo and the African weather...it rains a lot here.

Wishing you a very very happy Christmas and a blessed New Year 2009!!

Hope to hear from you soon! big hugs and kisses to Aunty Marge and the whole family on that side!

Love Marijana

(In her generation, (the one following the webmaster's), Marijana is first cousin to Suzy and Sonja Devcic, Diana, Lari, and Nikol Miletic, and Denis Samal in Croatia. She is also first cousin to Dalibor Miletic in Germany, 2nd cousin to Nick and Jason Aleksich in New Zealand, 3rd cousing to Michael Segulja, Elizabeth Segulja, Ryan Peck, and Kathryn Reynolds in the United States, 2nd cousin to Janine and Sonja Maricic in Australia, 3rd cousins to Cecilia and Antonio Sokolic in Argentina, and 3rd cousins to Cedomir, Stefan, Nina, and Dragana Segulja, and Asja Mrdja in Croatia and 3rd or 4th cousins to all of the Jezics and Merzlocks in her line.)

Dear Michael,

'May the spirit of Christmas bring you peace,
The gladness of Christmas give you hope,
The warmth of Christmas grant you love.'

....and all the best wishes for the New Year 2009!

With kind regards

Ivan B. Mazuranic-Jankovic

Ivan is the current Knight Commander of the noble line of Mazuranics--he is also related to just about everyone in our extended family, if not all of Novi Vinodolski. He is organizing a Mazuranic reunion for the year 2010, which will mark the 650th known year of his family's presence in the region.

Ivan has invited all Mazuranic relatives to attend (exact time to be determined), and, he has flattered me with the opportunity to be involved.

Now I would like to invite all of them to join the group.This initiative is the first step towards organizing family reunion. Hope it can be done and hope it will be done in the near future.Please feel free to pass the information to all you can think of.

Or maybe write a note on GOSSIP pages.

Should you feel like taking more active rolle you can also be the officer of the group?
Take care

Ivan

Jennifer Segulja tasting a rare Houston, Texas snowflake!

Tamara is 3rd cousin to all Arizona, Texas, and Novi Seguljas, Merzlocks, Miletics, Kiwi and Aussie Maricics, and Argentine Sokolics

Ryan Peck, enjoying his long hair as he ponders entering the Police Academy. Note picture of webmaster, far right,--long hair may be hereditary--enjoy it while it lasts!

Ryan is the son of Yvonne Pottorff, the grandson of Margaret Segulja, the great grandson of Petar Segulja and Ivana Mudrovcic, and the great, great grandson of Roko Segulja and Marija Jezic. He is 3rd cousins to the grandkids of Antonio Sokolic (and his brother Ranko, and sister Elvira and Margarita), the grandkids of Anton Maricic, Filipina Maricic, Danijel Segulja, Blazenka Segulja, Kate Butkovic, and Mica Sokolic. Likewise, he is 3rd cousin to the children of the Mudrovcic Kiwis: Mary Posa, Helen Franich, and Drina Dobrec.

The webmaster and Ryan's uncle Mike playing bridge (center) with Ryan's grandfather, at his parents' trailer at the Colorado River (a long time ago).

Asja provides details of Aunt Mary's last days

As you already know, unfortunatelly I have a sad news, Aunt Mary is not with us anymore, she passed away early in the morning on 11th of December and the funeral was yesterday afternoon here in Novi. She was very weak these last several months, suffered from few mild strokes. Last I saw her walking was before summer and since then she was constantly lying in a bed. After that, I saw her in September but I think she didn't recognize me; she didn't realize it was me talking to her. And those were her last months, she suffered alot last days, stopped eating but still breathing. But in the end, her heart also became weak and she died on Thursday.

I was planning to write you today but you were faster.

She was buried in the same family vault where Ursula, Josip and Danijel were buried.

Asja

Dark news from a Blackberry

Mike,

I've read in Novi List, a Rijeka daily newspaper, death notice for Marija Segulja, 85 years, she will be buried today in Novi. Mourners: Visnja, Dubravko and Ivica.

My condolences

Patrizia Skunca

Global Warming Update:

Michael Segulja is shocked it's snowing in Houston. Snowing a lot too. Seems like a couple inches on everything in the backyard!!

I am excited to receive news from you. So many relatives! I will tell you some facts about my family:

1. - My father Antonio Sokolic is the youngest son of Catarina Maricic and Antonio Sokolic (Katarina and Anton)

2. - My father Antonio Sokolic (64 years) has been married to Angela Martinez (62 years) for 41 years

3. - They had 4 children

4. - I, Cecilia Sokolic (40años) am the oldest , am married with Ricardo Ruiz (42 years) and we have a son who is called Franc Nicholas Ruiz Sokolic of 15 years.

5. - Next in line is Jose Carlos (38 years) who is married to Marcela Cejas (34años) and they have 2 children Lucas Jose Sokolic of 11 years and Ivanna Agostina Sokolic, age 9 years old.

6. - Thirdly, Stella Maris (36 years) is married to Enrrique Orieta and has 2 children Emmanuel Orieta Sokolic of 11 years and Mauiricio Orieta Sokolic of 6 years.

7. - Soon after comes Silvina Sokolic (33 years) married to Horacio Delgado (35 years)

8. - and finally the youngest child of the family, Antonio Sokolic of 25 years.

And that's the family! There are a lot of us, aren't there? In the next one I promise to send photos. Thank you very much for all the contacts and photos of the family that you have arranged--- it is a great work

Rachel is 5th cousin to the US Mudrovcic-Seguljas in the webmaster's generation, 5th to the Novi Mudrovcic-Sokolics (Butkovic, Zoricic, Sokolic, and Antonics), the Kiwi Mudrovcic-Posas, Franichs, and Dobrecs, 6th cousin to the Australian Paskulichs (John, Irene, Karen, Grant, and Jeff), 6th to the children of Arizonan Roy Dobric and his sister Katherine Dobric Sheridan, and 3rd to the Kiwi Sebaljas, Gary, Wayne, and Lisa,

Discussing South American travel plans and the advantages of speaking Spanish, Texan Carrie Segulja makes an announcement:

With working and planning a wedding, I have not had time to do any web research/reading. Hopefully soon.

Tell everyone hello for me! How's your mom? Have you heard from Bill lately? He hasn't emailed me in a while

A Cry For Me From Argentina!

Chuck Jezic has scrutinized the page containing his Jezic-Merzlock relatives, and, has supplied a recently acquired amendment to our tree: the arrival of Joseph Franklin Bannister, born 2 September 2005. See Chuck's line (mainline Jezic)

Young Joseph is the son of Theanna Marie Reeves 1971 and Bryan Bannister; the grandson of Geraldine Josephine Woods 1951 and Daniel Lee Reeves; the great grandson of Josephine Irene Merzlock 1912 and Joseph Lee Woods 1906; the great great grandson of Lucia Jezic 1877 and Joseph (Mrzljak) Merzlock 1872. See Joseph's line.

Lucia was the sister of Adalbert Jezic (Dragan, Boris, Milan, Josip, Tamara, Mira etc's branch) and the sister of Marija Jezic, the matriarch of all the Novi, Arizona, and Texas Seguljas--the wife of Roko Ivan Segulja. See Marija's Line.

Joseph would be my (the webmaster's) 3rd cousin 2x's removed, or, Alyssa Laughlin's 5th cousin. Likewise, he would be Sebastian Rao's 4th cousin, once removed. Check out Sebastian's line.

SMILE Belgian cousin/British student Josip Jezic von Gesseneck shares his new hit single!

COWGIRL [still] UP!
(good news from Tishimingo, Oklahoma, and, now, Silver City, New Mexico) RUŽICASTA VRPCA! (Pink Ribbon!)

Pat and I had very good news yesterday...the CT scan, xrays, and bone scan all showed nothing except old broken bones!!! So all I have to whup is the breast cancer. Whew!

I've got my chin up and blood in my eye. My appointment with the oncologist is Thursday, so will know more about treatment then.

Thanks for all the great emails and calls. Aren't friends and family great?

Love,

Kathi (Segulja Greeman)

Dobric news from Auckland

A little lesson in Croatian culture. It seems I found this Croatian song that tells a story of a grandmother in Croatia, in this case a woman laboring as a 'mlekarica,' milk delivery person, bringing milk to peoples' door steps, which she carries in a back pack. Rather, than make a fool of myself, once again, by trying to translate it, I asked Istrian 6th cousin Patrizia Socolich, to provide a play by play.

My question:
Can you give me a thumbnail translation of what is happening in the this film--I kept waiting for my grandmother to appear, walking her donkey through the streets of Novi. . .tears in my eyes.

Is this 'Grobnik' the site of the victory by our sword wielding cousins over the Moors?

We have a new member in our family--Robert Francem (2nd cousin twice removed to descendents of Roko Ivan Segulja in the webmasters generation) reports from Djakovo, Croatia:

'I became a father at 24th July 2008 when little girl named Iva was born.'

News from Texas, via New York City

Tom is 1st cousin to all the Texas Seguljas in the webmaster’s generation and 2nd cousin to all the Arizona Seguljas, the Novi Spojas (Mrdjas), the Argentine Sokolics, the Australian and Kiwi Maricics, the Croatian Miletics, the African Antics, and, on the Mudrovcic side, 2nd cousin to the Novi Sokolics, the Novi Butkovics, and the Auckland, Posas, Franichs, and Dobrecs. . .and to everyone else in this page to a lesser degree. Tom is son of Tom Segulja and Ann Bako, grandson of Venceslav Segulja and Marija Mudrovcic, and great grandson of Roko Ivan Segulja and Matt Mudrovcic and Margaret Dobric

from Michael Segulja's facebook page

Michael Segulja is happy for his sister [Carrie Segulja] who got engaged last week and had a big party to celebrate this weekend. 47 minutes ago - [ 9:24 PST 10/13/08 ]

Time to hang another leaf on the family tree--the Jezic branch, as Silvija Ježic-Kneževic reports:

Sorry for not responding for so long...I´ve been thinking about you.Finally some nice news. Jona Ježic was born on October 8th in Osijek (on Croatian independence day). Click HERE to see his line.

So my brother became a father. Jona is 3550gr and 51 centimeters.I´ll send some photos when I get them.He is coming home tomorrow from the hospital. [brother Silvijo is a member of a Croatian soccer team!]

Many, many greetings and love

Silvija Ježic-Kneževic

The family wreath has surfaced again in Argentina and Chile, in the form of Piskulic relatives, related to Kiwi and Novi Sebalja, Segulja-Mudrovcic, Dobrec-Mudrovcic, Western Australia Paskulic, Arizona Dobric, Kiwi and Aussie Maricics, and, Idaho Pickolicks.

Thank you so much for all your hard work.

I managed to get hold of the copy of my grandfather's birth certificate, via one of my nephews, who has asked for Croatian citizenship at the consulate.

There I can read that my grandfather's name was Fránjo and his parents were Rafael Piškulic Stjiepanov and Matejka v. Sebalja. He was born 26 April 1897 and his godparents Vencel and Marija Piškulic (sic). The chaplain was Vinko Sokolic.

I can confirm his siblings' names: Margareta, Ivan and Milan, as you mentioned. [Milan was a martyr at Jasenovac]

Now, to my grandfather's descendants:

He married Milka Jurica, daughter of Martin Jurica and Marija Knez.

They had three children: Ana, Rafael Ernesto and José.

Ana (1929) married Carlos Serra and had nine children: Carlos, Fernando, Judith, José Manuel (1957), Pablo (1959), Gerardo, Andrés, Flavia and Ana Eugenia.

Rafael (1930-2004), my father, married Elba Susana Guerrero and had three children: Sandra Susana (1957), Erica Nora (1959) and Ricardo Javier (1961).

Sandra Susana married Maximo Bouhier and has four children: Marina (1990), Josefina (1992), Martín (1994) and Joaquín (1998).

Erica Nora married Malcolm Kirk Dickson and has nine children: Ian Andrew Kirk (1987), Gloria Ines (1988), Angela (1990), Marian Elizabeth (1992), Ana Christine (1993), Katherine Ida (1995), Felicity Lourdes (1997), Peter Joseph Kirk (2000) and Duncan Alan Kirk (2001).

Ricardo Javier married Natalia Ponferrada and has four children: Natalia (1987), Rafael (1994), Esteban (1996) and Ana (2002).

José (1931-1988) married Cristina Kearney and had two children: Cecilia and Esteban.

Cecilia married Roberto Henríquez (Chilean) and has four children: Patricia 1988: Francisca 1989, Sebastian 1993, and Tomas 1996

Esteban married Gladys D'Alonso and has three children: Ezequiel, Milka and Josefina.

Tomorrow I'll be furnishing you with the missing birthdates, names and marriage data. Do you need full birthdates (m/d/y) of all of us? If that's the case then I'll take a little longer to send you the information.

I can't tell you how thankful I am!!

I don't know how we are related to other Chilean or Peruvian Piskulics.

I know that my grandfather had a Piskulic relative (cousin??) who settled in La Calera, Córdoba, close to where he lived, but they didn't see much of each other.

This is all for now.

Best regards to my American cousin.

Erica

Earning strong assists in compiling this information is Chilean cousin Cecilia Piskulich Henriquez, seen at the left, frolicking in the snow (I assume in the Andes of Chile). Cecilia is Erica's 1st cousin. Cecilia adds:

Dear Mike:

1st, I want to thank you for the time and the dedication you took to get all the information, also the mountains in the photo I appear with Roberto are indeed the Chilean Andes( :D)

The village is called Farellones and it is 35 km from Santiago.

Best Regards,

From our Family in Chile

To the right, view Natalia, Cecelia's 1st cousin, once removed and Erica's neice, (in purple) unwinding with a friend after a hard day of genealogy.

To see how the Argentineans are most closely related to the Western Australia Paskulichs, the Arizona Dobrics, and the Idaho Pickolicks, Click HERE. To see how how they are most closely related to the Kiwi Sebaljas, and the Arizona and Texas Seguljas, Click HERE. And, to see how they are most closely related to the Kiwi and Australian Maricics and the Kiwi Dobrec-Mudrovcics, Click HERE.

To see their lineage after reaching Argentina, Click HERE.

And, to see how the Argentinean Piskulichs are most closely related to the Jezics of Maryland, Stuttgart Germany, Brussells Belgium, Zagreb, and Novi Click HERE

To see how the Argentine Piskulics are related to the Count Mazuranic, Click Here!

HORRIBLE NEWS

When I visited Auckland two years ago, I had the unique opportunity to be in the same room with 4 other 2nd-5th cousins. This was is 5th cousin Boris Sebalja's Auckland home, where John Paskulich had left about the time of my arrival; also there was Ivan Paladin, and Russell Dobric. 5- 2nd-5th cousins! Sadly that will never be repeated as I learn from Lynette Sebalja:

Wayne emailed us on 28 June that Karen (Russells wife) rang him & told him that Russell had been diagnosed with Cancer & they would be looking at Chemo or whatever treatment. Then on the 8 July Wayne rang us - we were walking the streets of Korcula on the island of Korcula to tell us that Karen rang again & Russell had died that day. Rachel was on a school trip in America at the time. We had 2 of my cousins with us & we were all standing there crying I would hate to think what the people passing by thought. Talking to Karen since we returned Russell had suffered from Crohn's disease for several years & went into hospital thinking this to be the problem, he never got better so it was taken further only to find he had Cancer of the gall bladder, once this is diagnosed I believe it is already too far to be able to be cured.

Back in April they had a combined party for Russell's 65th, his brother Albin's 75th & Rachels 16th & that was the last time we saw him. I still find it hard to believe he went so quick.

This is how the assemblage is related (I throw in Roy Dobric, because he is related to everyone too

How is aunty Marge doing after her operation? I hope she is recovering well.. please give her our regards.

I was wondering if you could send me the e-mail address of one of our relatives here in Brussels? I remember you mentioning him in an e-mail, I think his surname is Jezic Von ....(something :-) ) I'm gonna write him a mail and try meet up. are you planning any trips to europe? thats all from me at the moment I will keep you updated with any news I find out.

A big hello from Brussels to the whole family!

Marijana
Marijana's mother, Karmen Miletic is 2nd cousin to all Texas, Arizona, and Novi Seguljas

Michael Segulja, back in his Houston home, shares photos of Ike, and other family stuff

Here are some pictures of our house and neighborhood after Ike. The ones where it's raining are from Saturday after it was all over, and the ones where the rain stopped were from Tuesday after we got back. We left town Saturday so I got some pictures on the way out of town. I couldn't believe seeing things like traffic lights completely bent sideways!

Meanwhile, down in Auckland
Kiwi Lisa Sebalja went all-in in Texas Hold 'Em Poker and won $1,043 chips in one hand. World-class playing!

Texas Doug Segulja 'in New York City!'

Yes, it is true

In the cultural melting pot that is the United States, Doug is engaging in a German custom, now widely practiced in America.

If it looks like a birthday party amongst the guys, where the guest of honor is getting his first taste of the evil brew, you have a good eye.

Doug is seated at lower left, with the goatee, and, new imbiber/friend Ryan is above right in the black and white pinstriped shirt.

. . .and the table? No chips and Salsa!

New York City?

Doug is son of Tom (Jr.) and Diane Nipp grandson of Tom(islav) and Ann Bako, great grandson of Vence(slav) and Marija Mudrovcic, and great great grandson of Roko Ivan Segulja and Marija Jezic.

Seguljas 100% Hurricane Ike -0-

Today at 6:31pm
It hit us pretty hard. Lots of trees down....huge trees totally uprooted and they're saying something like 4 million people are without power. We headed today to College Station to some friends house that have power. As far a I know everyone else is OK. My parents are still at home but their cell phones are dead so it's been hard to keep in touch. I put up a couple pictures of our backyard and will get more once we get back home. You can see them at gallery.me.com/msegulja

Talk to you later,

Oh and I meant to say I think it was a category 3 when it hit Galveston.

Michael Segulja

An update from Hurricane Central--Houston

Michael Segulja is waiting for doomsday, and it's name is Ike. 8 hours ago

Meanwhile, in the eye of Hurricane Ike, Michael Segulja reports from Houston, Texas

Michael sent you a message. Re: Ike 'Hopefully we're far enough away that we won't be affected although it does flood here sometimes. The wind is really picking up now so we're just waiting it out. If I can I'll get some pictures but not sure we'll see much where we are. Galveston is pretty much under water at this point!'

McCain-Palin worry about this unexpected challenge. Click Image for Full Story

Cousin Patrizia Socolich Skunca, shares her vacation photographs

Where's the Beef? Ask Daniel Reynolds!

Photo Gallery

Daniel Reynolds, 13, of Larkspur, escorts his steer Buddy out of the pavillion after
Buddy drew a $2,000 bid during the Douglas County Junior Livestock auction Aug. 9.
(son of Toni Kriskovich Reynolds, grandson of Mary Segulja Kriskovich, Great
Grandson of Petar Segulja, and Great Great Grandson Of Roko Ivan Segulja)

Photos by Courtney Kuhlen ckuhlen@ccnewspapers.com

Bill Kriskovich apprises us of the family's occupation of Asia

I am finally sitting down to try to write an update of what I have been doing and seeing. I have been here almost two weeks now and it has flown by. I spent the first two nights in a hotel and was all set to rent an apt. in an area that has lots of tourists, but I found an apartment in an area that I will enjoy much more. It is at the end of the skytrain line and a short taxi ride from there to my apt. I will send my address when I get it figured out. There are 5 buildings each about 25 floors.

Downstairs are 2 mini marts, an Italian restaurant, a Thai restaurant and a couple laundries, internet cafes, hair salons and massages parlours. I would trade some of that for another restaurant or two, but all is good. There are a few restaurants within a short walk and many within taxi distance. Also and walmart type shopping center with more places to eat and where I can get my groceries, and other items ocated within 6 or 7 minutes walking. Shopping is a big hobby here and I will have to get over my aversion to it and join in.

I am now trying to get my internet connection and possibly cable tv. I have bought a new couch and will look for a recliner as well as a different kitchen table. Also have my old things moved out. My apartment is a 2 bedroom 1 1/2 bath with a small balcony outside the master bedroom. I have a nice view from the 21st floor and so far it is relatively quiet. it helps that I am on the corner so I only would hear people above or below me and have not heard noise from either.

One nice thing about Thailand is taxi's are cheap. I have never had to take a taxi to go grocery shopping but that will be the norm here. A typical taxi ride will run me about $1. And a longer one; 10 miles/20-25 minutes about $2. Thailand has become more expensive over the past 6 years since I was here for the first time in 2002, but somehow the gas prices and inflation have not hit the taxi's. I don't get it, but I am glad for it. Pots/Pan/dishes/etc. are inexpensive but not really cheap, and the same for electronics. Clothing is still very inexpensive.

I have my cousin from Auckland, N. Zealand and his wife and son in Bangkok [Boris, Lynette, and Gary Sebalja (pictured left)] now and we have had dinner and then went out one night with their son. It was strange being the local as I am usually guided around town by others who have been here a long time or locals. I am still learning where the different districts of Bangkok are in relation to each other and should be fairly well versed by the time any of you decide to come for a visit.

Next up for me is to finish furnishing my apartment, actually buying groceries and next week signing up for a Thai language class. I have a couple options and want to get that started so I have to pull the trigger. I have a gym and pool at my complex so I have already started getting in the swing of working out. Basically trying to do all the things I would do at home, except working of course. Which has been nice so far. I know school has not started but I haven't been thinking about getting everything done before the summer is over, like I usually am doing at this time of year. We'll see if I miss it. I really have no idea and am keeping a completely open mind. As far as our business, LEC (learning enhancement centers) which is what the company name is in Sacramento, that will be a venture that should get more legs after the first of the year.

The weather has been fairly mild as far as the heat and humidity. I haven't really been bothered by it the past few trips so maybe I am getting use to it. Now is the wet season, and I did get stuck downtown during a really heavy downpour. Most people just wait them out. get something to eat, or of course shop. They tend to stop after a reasonable ammount of time so that was the case for me. I think it is much hotter in the islands and that will be where I am headed in the next couple of weeks. I will go visit my friend Thien who is in Phuket. He is the dive master who certified me and Laurie. While there I am going to try to learn to surf so that I will be ready when Geoff and Christine come for their visit -post wedding- in January. I found two driving ranges that are close by and now I will see if the skytrain with my clubs or a taxi is the easiest way to get there. There are several different groups of people that I have met who I will play golf, play basketball and hang with, so life as usual only in thailand.

Well, everyone is invited to visit and I will be home Nov. 18th and will be home until around new years.Keep in touch and I will try to keep you all posted.

Bill

Behold Kirby-the prize dog (On razumije hrvatski!).

Kirby didn't win any prizes, but he was awarded to Emma Fish, daughter of Suzana Devcic, granddaughter of Maruska Miletic (2nd cousin to webmasters generation) great granddaughter of Ivan Miletic and Filipina Maricic, who was daughter of Genoveva Segulja, who was daughter of Roko Ivan Segulja.

Emma was awarded Kirby for receiving straight A's on her report card.

Kirby's adoption was arranged by Suzana's 'friend,' Bruno Milevoj

Darin Josip Merzlock has an announcement:

Darin is the son of John Merzlock, 3rd cousin to US, German, and Croat Jezics and Seguljas.

LET THE GAMES BEGIN! 8 August 2008

Fashion Critic Mr. Blackwell Stricken

ANGLER: Bill Vanderpol V

SPECIES: Ling Cod

WEIGHT: 71 lbs

LENGTH: 47.5” nose to tail PROOF

WHERE CAUGHT: Alaska, Ketchikan Coast

BOAT: Tiny Bubbles

SKIPPER: Bill Vander Pol III

Bill Vander Pol V is the husband of Amber Tippit, who is the daughter of Bryan and Suzie Tippit, Granddaughter of Anne Segulja Tippit (later Desilets) and J.T. Tippit, great granddaughter of Vence Segulja and Marija Mudrovcic, and Great Great granddaughter of Roko Ivan Segulja and Marija Jezic.

Bill reports:

In July 2005 this Ling Cod was the largest recorded rock cod catch for the Vander Pol family, in the 20 years of fishing the Alaskan coast. Unlike most cod that are caught on a halibut rod, this one was actually taking some line and took some persuading to land.

Johanna Hansen Whisman, daughter of Annie Segulja Hansen, granddaughter of Petar Segulja and Johana Mudrovcic, and great granddaughter of Roko Ivan Segulja and Marija Jezic, spent a week in the desert outside of Tucson. Accompanied by her husband, Don Whisman, son Elden, and friends, Kyle, and Mindy (and Mindy's granddaughter), they took in the desert sights.

Kyle and Elden reportedly played golf one day from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.. Fortunately, the thermometer stayed under 100 degrees F.

Another excursion was to the Desert Museum, pictured below, which had a mini-zoo of Arizona creatures, as well as cameo walk on appearances by the critters in the images below.

Suzie and Bryan Tippit report from the frontier of the American Southwest--Bryan being the son of (Texas) Anne Segulja, grandson of Vence Segulja, and great grandson of Roko Ivan Segulja.

Check out some home videos (not by the family) showing aspects of Novi Vinodolski

Slide Show of Novi

At left, view Dustin Berg's wedding processional. This is not news, per se, as evinced by a still photo of the event, buried in the text below. Dustin Berg is the son of Paula Hansen, the grandson of Annie Segulja, the great grandson of Petar Segulja, and the great great grandson of Roko Ivan Segulja

But, what is rather groundbreaking news is that your webmaster has finally figured out how to put videos on the web. A feat, heretofore, reserved only for rocket scientists, savants, bored teenagers, and precocious 12-year olds.

I have even figured out how to link the videos with an html link. Yes! I am smarter than a 5th grader (a stupid American tv show for you non-North American viewers). Check out Ian Segulja's 3rd birthday party!

Yvonne Peck Gives Us a Hurricane Update from the Southern Tip of Texas

Neighbors on either side had large trees totally torn apart or uprooted. One tree was blown down by the north wind and they set upright by the south wind, but it doesn't look like it is going to make it. All the leaves are withering. Luckily, I had just had the trees in our yard trimmed so we didn't sustain any damage.

The townhouses on the island sustained some wind and water damage and according to the power company, will be without power for the next two weeks. We contacted the insurance company and are waiting for the adjusters to come out to assess the damages so we can get the repairs made. We can only fix to prevent further damage, we cannot go ahead and make any other repairs.

We were fortunate that Dolly was only a category 2. Ron is already making plans to build some plywood window covers. We had bids from two hurricane shutters folks to the tune of $17,000 for the Arroyo City house and $10,000 for each of the townhouses. I don't think so. Measure that cost against the cost of plywood, and I think the plywood wins. However, we are seriously considering having a steel roof placed on the Arroyo City house. We are getting some estimates.

Tonight is poker night, so I'm off. Have a great evening.

Yvonne
[Granddaughter of Petar Segulja and Johana Mudrovcic
Great Granddaughter of Roko Ivan Segulja and Marija Jezic]

Terrance Joseph Merzlock and his partner almost take the Idaho tennis championship

The Olympics are upon us, our eyes are glued to the tube, be it a television 'tube' or a computer screen. Once again, there is talk of a 'Dream Team,' a phrase tied to an American game, nonetheless mastered by Novljani. Peter Segulja excelled at the University of Arizona, and Bill Kriskovich's on court exploits were surpassed by his coaching, leaving marks on Championship teams from California to the University of North Carolina. But, while we have established that Cro players can play an American game on American teams, can we be surprised if they play on Croatian teams as well? or German teams? Do you remember the German Dream Teams of the 1989 Olympics? or the Croatian Dream team of the 2007 Olympics? Of course not, those were not Olympic years, but, if we are allowed to dream what would the match-up of that German team and that Croatian team mean for this web page?

It seems that a member of the German Team was none other than (my) 3rd cousin Sergej Jezic, while the Croatian Team was joined by (my) 3rd cousin twice removed cousin Robert Francem. Where would the world be without Croats?

How they are related to each other and how they are related to the US Seguljas (using me as a reference point):

Carolyn Segulja (ranch between Silver City and Cliff,NM) will be dispersing her longhorns.
She has severalpairs, some registered, some not.
Also will beselling a Moeller bull.
Her phone # is 575 538 3187,
What is not sold at the ranch willmost likely go to Deming Sale Barn.
Please get theword out to any interested buyers.
Thanks and bestregards to all.

Novljani Cedomir Segulja checks in from Toronto:

Sorry about the late response; I didn't notice this mail right away.
Thanks for useful information, they might come in handy.
Concerning the pictures, I don't really have representative family photos here, but I'm soon going to Croatia for 2 weeks (August 15th) so I promise to send some photos then and write more about me and my family.
I've checked the gossip page, it's awesome, keep up the good work :) !
Regards,

Cedo (Coming soon the website of Cedomir Segulja, M.A. Sc. Candidate.)

In the last two weeks, I (your webmaster) have made contact with two third cousin--1st cousins to each other--and lost to each other separated by decades of time, an ocean, and all sorts of personal and political drama. Each of them--Tamara Jezic Rao, of Maryland and other parts East, and Boris Jezic of Stuttgart, Germany were grateful to me for my role in facilitating their reunion; I, in turn, am grateful to them for turning one chapter of our page from being nearly blank to being nearly fully populated.

Tamara and Boris's great grandfather, Adalbert Jezic, was brother to Franko of the American Merzlocks, as well as brother to Marija, the matriarch of the Novi, Arizona, and Texas Seguljas. Depending on your age, check out your 2nd, 3rd, 4th etc Jezic cousins, descended from Adalbert

Perhaps we should open a famous crime footnote section in our family page. We are all painfully aware of Jim and Nina Radetic's family's possible interaction with the Zodiac killer, but now, while leafing out branches of the Jezic tree (in the right places), we learn that Andrew Jezic--son of Dragan Jezic, grandson of Vladimir Jezic, and great grandson of Adalbert Jezic, brother in law of Roko Ivan Segulja (this makes him 3rd cousin to US and Novi Seguljas, as well as to the US Jezics and Merzlocks (Mrzljaks)--had some high profile notoriety.

Andrew, an attorney, was involved in the Beltway Sniper case, being a legal analyst for the media during the trial of the minor accomplice of John Muhammad, (Malvo). Andrew's observations were often quoted during the courtroom confrontation, wherein the spell the older man held over the younger was broken, providing testimony that put the frosting on Muhammad's already baked cake. Andrew is quoted as saying 'Observers say Malvo's testimony and willingness to face his former mentor will show how far removed he is from Muhammad's iron fist.' At left, view the murderers in this case, front row, from left to right, Malvo and Muhammad.

'I think it will be powerful in the sense that it is a dramatic confrontation,' said defense lawyer Andrew Jezic, a former prosecutor and co-author of a Maryland manual on confessions.'Click Here for the full story.

Novi Vinodolski Engineering student, Cedomir Segulja, studying in Toronto, takes a break from his studies to place in the top 25% of the field in a Triathlon contest held at Guelph Lake, not far from his Toronto abode.

Cedo is the son of (my) 2nd cousin Dubravko Segulja and Milojka Butorac, grandson of Danijel Segulja and Marija (Mica) Mrzljak, great grandson of Josip Segulja and Ursula Sokolic, and great great grandson of Roko Ivan Segulja and Marija Jezic. Grandmother Mica's tree looks like this:

We get a note from Boris Jezic, in Germany--third cousin to all US and Novi Seguljas, as well as all US Jezics, Merzlocks and Woods (in my generation). Boris's great grandfather, Adalbert, was brother to Franko Jezic, whose daughter Lucija (married to a Mrzljak) came to be the 1st mom of the US Merzlocks, while son Slavko, headed the Jezic family closest to the US Seguljas.. And, Adalbert's sister, Marija Jezic, went on to marry Roko Ivan Segulja, matriarch of the (Arizona and Texas) US and Novi Seguljas.

Dear Michael, thanks for your mail concerning the clan and congratulations to the - I guess - long fin tuna.

My father is Vladimir Jezic *19.05.1932 - brother of Dragan Jezic named on your site. Their mother/my grandma was Olga Jezic ba Staudt. I was born on *28.08.1970, got wife and two kids and an studio for design and art located in stuttgart/south germany.

Last year I visited Novi etc. to get known this part of my family. We met Radojka and Milka and had a nice time fishing in our forefathers bay. That time, I met your url searching for background information. Thanks for your engagement - You already did help me.

Please keep me informed about news, I'll try to get you an package of pics and informations. [Click Here for more information on Boris's family--coming soon!]

Yours

Boris Jezic
STUTTGART 70439 / GERMANY

The Texas Seguljas, in the person of Mary Kathryn (Segulja) Nader, check in with photos of her newborn, Lydia. Mary Kathryn is Joe Segulja's daughter, Tom and Ann Segulja's granddaughter, Vence Segulja and Marija Mudrovcic Segulja's great granddaughter, and Roko Ivan Segulja and Marija Jezics great great granddaughter. Click the 'Lydia pictures' below for larger image.

Those of you wondering how my mom, Margaret Segulja Pottorff, is doing, take note--yesterday, she and her bridge partner, Dawna, captured first place in a 3 month long bridge marathon. A few weeks ago she and another partner captured 4th, just a few points out of first, which was a major feat, being hospitalized 4 times during that tournament. During this contest, she was only hospitalized once! . . .celebrating her 84th birthday in ICU. I called the next night to see if she was still basking in the glory of her victory, but she was busy and would have to call me back; she was conducting bridge lessons for 5 wannabe players!

Yes, there are bears in Africa! Little Bert, above, was handcrafted by 2nd cousin Karmen Miletic Antic, daughter of Filipina Maricic Miletic, granddaughter of Genoveva Segulja Maricic, and great granddaughter of Roko Ivan Segulja.

Little Bert currently appears on the African Bear Company's website.

p.s. thanks to Patrizia Socolich Skunza for finding the correct lyrics!

Another Mrzljak family checks in:

Richard Dean Merzlock brother of John Merzlock from Pocatello Id.

I live in Hermiston Or. and work for Union Pacific Rail Road as the manager of the Pacific North West Refrigeration Division.

I have three children Hadley Merzlock 24, Sophia Merzlock Price 21, and Allegra Merzlock 19 she will be getting married July 12 2008 in Pocatello Id.

By looking at the web site we all must enjoy hunting and fishing. I also do a lot of hunting but spend most of my time Rodeoing I rope at a lot of events and train horses in my spare time. Here are a few picture's of me starting a 2 year old colt. (go to Merzlock Page for more).

Who was Visko Mudrovcic visiting in Wardner, Idaho in 1902? His third cousin, Nicolas Piskulic! So much for unsolvable mysteries, proclaimed earlier this week--see Visko story below. How do we know? Easy, Visko said so in his immigration documents. But, we have no record of Nicolas, so how did we establish this relationship?

We get a valuable clue from another immigration document which says, 'says Franko Piskulic age 17 going to brother Nikola in Wardner.'

enter Lynette's magic catacombs of knowledge. . . 'now I have found in my file a Franjo b 9 Sep 1884 with a brother Nikola born 1870 who supposedly died in North America 12 Apr 1916. . .where I got this death info I have no idea! They were 3rd cousins to your Visco.'

John Merzlock, an Idaho resident, discovers, yet another Novljani, Radislav Sokolic, whose destination was also Wardner, Idaho, and who claimed he had relatives living there.

But then the Piskulic trail goes cold. I discover a Pickolick family in the 1930 census. Lynette already knew of their existense, but armed with this new information, she gave them another look and, lo and behold, the family wreath raised its familiar head.

I already have the Pickolicks & as I look through, it gets more interesting: [NZ] Boris's grandfather Albin Kriskovic (Boris mths fth California Bill Kriskovich's father's father) had a brother Bozidar had Anna Kriskovich b 1 Aug 1908 Butte Montana d Missoula mar Frank Pickolich b 6 Feb 1905 probably America d Missoula his parents were Nikola Piskulich who I estimated born abt 1870 & Margarita Kriskovich & the Nikola Piskulich I sent you earlier was born 7 Dec 1870 maybe same person ???? I wonder if Krsto will be able to help me here. Will add to my book of queries. Also just went into Rootsweb notice Andrew b 1903 the Nikola b 1870 I sent you earlier his father was Andrija

Belatedly, through Chuck Jezic's contacts, we learn of the death of two-time Olympic medalist Pusco Jezic. The Dow Chemical ad, below right, was instrumental in making the initial contacts with Pusco that led to our ability to reconstruct the Jezic Tree. Following, find Pusco's obituary.

Umro Dr Zdravko Jezic, vrhunski hrvatski vaterpolist svih vremena
Nenad N. Bach

On June 19, after a long battle with cancer, Dr. Zdravko Jezic passed away at his home in Long Island, New York. He was one of the world's best water polo players, participating in the 1952, 1956 and 1960 Olympic Games. Friends and family called him 'Pusko.'

In Helsinki, at the age of 21, Pusko carried the Yugoslav flag at the opening ceremony. He returned with the first of two silver medals and was elected team captain. This was the beginning of a great tradition that continued long after Pusko retired from sports - his team Mladost Zagreb haswon seven European championships, the most for any water polo club.

Pusko was the first man to play in 100 international matches. During the LosAngeles Games in 1984, he was the first Yugoslav player to be inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame in Fort Lauderdale. His legacy was celebrated in 2002 with the President of Croatia, at a dinner celebrating 50years of Olympic success - only the Hungarians have won more medals in waterpolo.

This week Long Island will host a FINA water polo tournament and Croatia's team will play against four top nations. This is in preparation for the World Championships in Montreal and there should be a moment of silence honoring Pusko. I've decided to bring my mother and meet with the new generation of players and coaches. I suggested the USA - Croatia match this Friday.

In September the Jezic family will travel to Zagreb and celebrate the life of a great man with his closest friends. We hope that Ratko and other water polo legends will attend. As a Croatian-American fan, Pusko attended the Olympics Games in 1972, 1984, 1988 and 1996. He loved the game of water poloand his legacy was very real. This is a tremendous loss for my family and we'll need your friendship during this difficult time.

Check out Sdravko's (Pusco's) listing and team-mates in 1952 and 1956--where he won two silver medals--by clicking here.

(Mike speaking) I attended the 1984 Olympic Games, and, undoubtedly, crossed paths with Pusco. . .except, at that time, I had never heard of him, and had no idea that he would provide motivation to develop this page (obviously, as I didn't even own a computer at that time).

Milan Jezic, (the webmaster's 2nd cousin, once removed) of Belgium, promises to respond soon to a query about a Jezic branch in Croatia, while explaining that he is currently occupied with his own Jezic branch in St. Louis.

Glad to hear you. Currently I am in St Louis USA, partially for business, but mainly with my daughter, her husband, 3 granddaughters and grandson.

I will come back to you after my return to Brussels.

My best regards

Milan

Milan Jezic von Gesseneck, President

While surfing through the internet, checking out the wine prices down under, I seized upon a name that was too familiar--that of Nicolas Aleksich--son of 2nd cousin Margaret Aleksich in Auckland. (Margaret is the daughter of Anton Maricic, who is the son of Genoveva Segulja, who was the daughter of Roko Ivan Segulja). And, I noticed that he had a Malbec blend wine for sale at an extraordinary price. I immediately shot off a note, hoping to re-establish family ties, but also to let him know of the market for such wines in the US (even in California).

Nick responds:

Yes you have the right Nick. As it happens I'm in Croatia at the moment at our family house in Brist (on my father's side).

I last viewed the website briefly several years ago, there has been some changes since with our family, I'm married to a kiwi girl and we have a daughter Alana. My uncle Boris Maricich sadly passed away due to a brain tumour. Also his mother my grandmother Margaret passed away 3 years ago.We already have a national US importer but the pricing is quite different thanks to the US government legislating a 3 tier distribution system and state alcohol taxes.

Sorry to hear things haven't gone so well for you recently, the banking industry has had plenty of shockwaves lately!

If you are in NZ sometime let me know it would be great to meet up.

RegardsNick

Note: Nick is the General Manager of Mills Reef Winery

Stumbling across a Merzlock (Mrzljak for you in Novi) name that I did not recognize in Pocatello, Idaho; I asked 3rd cousin John Merzlock, who replied:

If any of you are coming up this way this summer, please stop by and say hello. We can be reached at Home: 208-237-5173 Office: 208-478-1010. We would love to meet you. I appreciate your dedication and commitent to this great family organization and the effort you have made to put it together.

Having been provided cousin Giorgio Socolich's email address, by daughter Patrizia, I endeavored to contact him. But, as my Cro sucks, big time, I dictated a note to one of my salesmen who speaks Italian. Communication was made! What better than an Italian singing, Cro cousin living in Germany? An Italian singing Cro cousin with a beer bar and restaurant in Germany!---Giorgio Socolich, sharing relatives in Croatia, the United States, Australia, New Zealand, and Argentina responds:

I also found someone who speaks English better than I do. Having some help from one of our waitresses, I can finally answer in English. I am glad to get in contact with you and I was very pleased that you already had the chance to have a look at my website. Concerning your question whether I can send you a digital file, I have to admit that I am not so much into computers. Therefore, I am going to send you a cd of my band via regular mail. For the moment I attach 2 pictures of me and my wife, taken today in and in front of our restaurant.It would be great if you could answer to this e-mail account in the future. The other one is a bit older and the computer that belongs to it keeps acting strange : )

I am looking forward to keep in touch with you!
So long, best regards
from Giorgio

In San Diego, California, one of Margaret Segulja Pottorff's bridge marathons came to an end today after several months of bidding and playing, interrupted by 3 trips to the emergency room following complications of her chemotherapy. When the dust settled among the 50 or so contestants, Margay came in fourth!! less than a thousand points--or just one good hand--behind the top finisher.

All things considered, this was a victorious performance. . .not to mention the prize money! Perhaps, she will treat herself on her forthcoming 84th birthday later this month.

A pictorial report from Rijeka, courtesy of Stefan Segulja (click on thumbnail for larger image)

As Promised, Jennifer Segulja delivers some more recent photos of her Texas Segulja clan:

Just when it appeared that Aussie cousins Fiona and Christina Paskulich would be the family's last rock and rollers, along comes Stefan Segulja rocking Rijeka with his metal band, Sixth Soul. Click Here to hear lead guitarist Stefan cook on the tract, 'Balkan Wars.'

For more, go Here. For more progressive rock selections, click on their MY SPACE musical blog. Meanwhile, I (Mike) am going to lock myself in the closet with my guitar and cry!

link furnished by Stefan Segulja

Ok, family members seeking to make their Croat ethnicity the center of attention at cocktail parties, meetings of the joint chiefs, and at board meetings--LOOK NO FURTHER!!!

Cousin John Paskulich has provided us with enough information to make party goers forget about the upcoming election,

Did you know it was the Croats who stopped the Moors?. . .at the gates of Novi!!!

Did you know it was the Croats who stopped the Turks?

Did you know that it was a regiment of Croat Roman Legionaires that conquered Britain?

Did you know that some stayed after the Romans left--evidence is seen in the dragons (not British) in their heraldic symbols--sorry Sir George!

Did you know that a cognate of 'Arthur' was a Croat title--King Arthur a Croat??? Wooo Hoooo. Britain no longer needs to be embarassed by Prince Charles (mostly German)--they can claim to be founded by Croats.

Everyone used Croats--unfortunately, mostly by force. The Romans used them, the Germans used them, the Austrians used them, and Napoleon used them for his major victories. The word 'slav' proved to be the origin of slave. Not surprising, in the 13th century, Croatia was one of the first to abolish slavery.

While the modern world refers to the ruling class as 'the suits and ties,' so was it historically in the Balkans, where Croatia--aka Hrvatska exists. The Croatian soldier was identified by his necktie. 'Here come the Hrvats' was a warning of an impending fierce battle. Soon Hrvat became cravat and cravat became a word for a necktie as well as a Croatian soldier.

Many names were changed to suit the occupying armies. My (Mike speaking) sister Yvonne and my cousin Johanna are both namesakes of my grandmother Ivana, the feminine slavic form of Ivica, or the English John. So my sister was given my grandmother's birth name, Ivana, albeit with an English spelling, while my cousin Johanna, was given the feminine form of the German Johann, favored by the occupying armies of Austria-Hungary, who forced my grandmother to use it. Many people were forced to change their names by the Italians, too. Marco Pillich was forced to change his name when he went to work for an Italian spice trading company; he is remembered today by his Italian name, Marco Polo. Patrizia Socolich provides that the occupying Italian armies of Istria pressured her family to change their name to Soccolini, but they successfully resisted. Before migrating to America, another Istrian family, the Andrettichs actually made the change. Today they are best known as the Andretti racing team.

. . .and you thought Tesla was the only famous Croat?

Anyway, John has done a commendable job in putting together this brief primer on Croatian history. I urge you and all your friends to read it by clicking HERE.

Meanwhile. out in Texas, Julie Laughlin (daughter of Osceola Segulja McElroy, grand daughter of John Segulja and Francis Fawn Tippit, great grand daughter of Venceslav Segulja and Marija Mudrovcic, and great great grand daughter of Roko Ivan Segulja and Marija Jezic) has been wrangling an international estrogen herd

Check out a Novi Dobric family wreath, with Australia's John Paskulich providing links at both ends (of the disassembled wreath). Note that John and I and all my Segulja-Mudrovcic relatives in America are his 4th cousins and that John, like us, is also a 2nd cousin with our Mudrovcic Sokolic line (Milica Sokolic Zoricic--Mica's Mudrovcic's daughter). What a family wreath! Not only does it connect at the ends to form a circle, but it has holes in its side! And John Paskulich is his own 7th cousin!

And, note that Argentine Luis Sokolic, who corresponds below, en espanol, is the son of the second cousin (Ranko Sokolic) to the Novi US, Croatian, New Zealand Seguljas as well as 3rd cousin to the US Merzlocks (Brian). The US Merzlocks, in turn, are 3rd cousin to me. So, I, Michael Pottorff, provide the fastener at both ends of the wreath

Bill Kriskovich comes home to pack his bags!

I am back from my trip to Thailand. I did not make it to Taiwan bec/ I couldn't change my flight. ( I met a flight attendant on my last trip. I fly a Taiwanese airline, EVA air and we have been emailing) I will try to go there on my next trip.

So, I got 3 job offers at international schools. Seoul, S. Korea, Libya in Tripoli, and American School of Bangkok. The Bangkok job is the one I plan to take, BUT I may not teach and instead go into a business with a friend who runs a distance learning center and he wants to expand into Asia. We'll see. Either way I will be in Thailand starting in August. I am very excited. The business would be easier to deal with everything here; mom, my summer business, real estate. The teaching job would include housing and a salary. So, I have to think about what to do. I only know for sure that I will get a 2 bedr. apartment so when my cousin/godfather comes to visit with his girlfriend they will have a place to stay!

Ok, that is all for now.

Bill

Luis sent a Power Point program that I cannot load to the net, nor figure out how to break into, but it has beautiful photos of Argentina--if I can figure out how to post a few, I will. Well, I could not, but computer guy Wayne Sebalja could, so Click HERE to see them.

Te cuento además, que mi mamá Rosa Eulogia Brizuela de Sokolic, esposa de Ranko Sokolic, falleció el 30 de junio de 2006, luego de estar sufriendo de Mal de Alzheimer.

Tu debes venir a conocer Argentina, es muy bonita. Además, es un país muy barato, el cambio es de u$s 1 = $ 3,17.

Tienes mucho para conocer y lugares para ir a pescar.

Saludos, Luis

We hear from a Sokolic relative, Patrizia Socolich of Zagreb:

(Patrizia Socolich Skunca, cousin to all Segulja-Mudrovcic relatives in the US, Segulja relatives in Novi, Sokolic relatives in Novi, Mica's Mudrovcic family in Novi, the Maricics in New Zealand and Australia, and, the Sokolics in Argentina).

My maiden name is Socolich, I have recently started researching my family history, and have viewed your extremely interesting web site about Segulja's family tree and Novi. I knew we should have some connections with Novi as all Sokolich origins are from that area but I didn't know anything about my ascendants as the last 4 generations lived in Pula (Istria) and Rijeka.

It is still a little bit confusing for me as I have suddenly received a lots of information, but I'll do my best to explain our family connections in the best way...

1) Mathias Sokolich who married Katarina Lucija Segulja, was brother of my ascendant Georgius (Juraj) Sokolich Stipan Vlahovic

2) Fredericus Casimirus Sokolich who married Lucia Merzljak was nephew of my grand-grand father Paulus Sokolich born in Novi on 1820 and died in Pula on 1898.

As I understand, you were the person in charge for all that great work done on your family's history, so I presume you can imagine the thrill that every new discovery brings with. I hope you will find these information interesting, and would take this opportunity to ask you for a recomendation of person or organization in Novi who would be willing to help in my further family roots research, I would really appreciate any information.

Many thanks in advance, I send you lots of greetings from Croatia,

Sincerely,

Patrizia Skunca

See how Patrizia is related to the Sebaljas and Seguljas and the Novi Mudrovcics. Also, per note 1, above, I and all my first and second cousin Segulja relatives are 7th cousins through Sokolich.

French cousin Herve Jezic (Nicolas's son) cuts a deal with Microsoft:

Click Here to read the whole story.

In the summer of 1917 in the town of Bisbee, Arizona, a labor strike was crushed with management playing the ethnicity and partiotism card, resulting in the deportation of over 1,000 workers, who were unceremoniously herded by gunpoint into cattle cars and dumped in the desert of New Mexico. Among the deportees were the future US army veterans Felix Segulja, deportee #377, his brother John, another soldier to be that would spend 60 years in a VA hospital for service to his country (deportee #392), another brother Vence Segulja, deportee #107 who would become the patriarch of the Texas Seguljas, and deportee #268, Peter Segulja who would be the patriarch of the Arizona Seguljas. Click here for a reasonable facsimile of the version related to me.

Click Here for a complete list of deportees.

News from (Texas) Joe Segulja's branch, courtesy of Jennifer:

Meanwhile, the newest news is that Mary Kathryn (Joe’s daughter) and Joseph Nader had a baby on March 31, 2008 at 3:39AM. [Welcome Lydia Kathryn Nader!]

I’ll have to email to tell Mary Kathryn to send some photos for you to add to the site. I’ve actually cc’d her on this so you’ll have her email address as well. And, MK, find out who has the pic that we all took with Gma at your parent’s house and forward it on to Mike too please J You know, in your spare time!

Meanwhile, I’ll take a peak at the page on the Segulja.net site when I have a second to see what I can do to fill in some of the blanks. Unfortunately, the fam on this side of the country has never been very good about keeping in-touch, which is very sad. But hopefully I can do something about that J

Talk to you later!

Jenn

We just wanted to see the NEXT picture!

A vignette, stolen from Jennifer Segulja's blog www.chaoticadventures.blogspot.com April 2, 2008

Morgann's curiosity has been peaked! It seems that she is becoming more & more curious about babies, and specifically, the female body and how exactly it works. I guess after watching one of my friends breastfeed her infant, then having a next door neighbor being whisked off to the hospital due to pre-term labor (by me), it was bound to happen sooner rather than later. I've been bombarded with many questions, some easily answered, others not so much! But, I seem to be navigating the waters of the female body well enough to suit a 5 year old. Thankfully the questions have been more about the 'whys' than the 'hows' of the female anatomy, but I figure that it will only be a matter of time before the 'hows' begin.

Meanwhile, during one of our recent discussions, Morgann was quick to inform me that she has made a decision regarding her future. She said that, first, she wants to be a mommy. She said that she plans to have a baby in her tummy until it is finished growing, then she will feed it 'booby milk' until it has teeth and can chew it's own food. All I could do was smile and nod since she was as serious as she could be. Once she has conquered that first hurtle, she has decided that she will indeed become an astronaut. And she was quick to inform me that it must happen in that order.

So, while I work on navigating the sometimes treacherous waters of human anatomy and physiology, Morgann will be working on her quest to conquer the great unknown :) It's a good thing that she enjoys adventure because both of her plans will require a brave soul!

Posted by Jennifer at 2:45 PM

Jennifer forgives the thieving webmaster!

Thanks for visiting my website – I try to post there often enough to keep everyone informed on the goings-on here in Houston; sometimes are more frequent than others. With 3 kiddos, there are very rarely any dull moments. As for stealing my blog, feel free to do so at any time! Just a note to let you know that I have since changed the title and added a recent picture of my sweet little girl, in case you wanted to update the page accordingly. And, several postings ago, Michael had a funny conversation with Morgann if you wanted to steal that one too (or instead of) – it’s more typical of Morgann’s personality – she’s a goof-ball!

Anyway, hope things are going well for you. Stay in touch & visit often J

Jenn

Still piecing together Jim Radetich’s line, Jim shares”

No, all Aunts and Uncles are deceased now.

We have two girls.

The oldest is Janine. She is actually my brother's daughter. I think I mentioned that my brother is deceased. He was a in San Francisco and was shot and killed on June 19, 1970 [webmaster's note who remembers this story from 3 decades ago, and wondered if we were related] by someone claiming to be the infamous Zodiac Killer, or a copycat. About four years later, his widow (Nancy) died from breast cancer and that left Janine (then 5 years old) as an orphan. We took her in and raised her as our daughter.

Our youngest daughter, Nina, lives in Las Vegas, Nevada. She works there as a Television News Anchor. She is unmarried.

Michael Pottorff states that we are 5th cousins. Where is that connection; do you know?

Jim Radetich

[of course she knows]

To complicate it more Boris & you are related at least 12 times & Mike & you at least 10 timesalso Mike’s mother’s sister (Mary) married Boris’s mother’s brother (Anton/Tony)have I confused you now????

Once again, the family tree takes on 'family wreath' characteristics.

John Paskulich gives a shout from down under:

I have dropped off the radar for a while. This is my new email. How are things going over there.The subprime mortgage market in the States has reflected around the world. Bank stocks in Australia have suffered a bit as well.

The Sebaljas from NZ plan to go to Europe again this year and hope to drop by west Aus on the way home in Sept

Hope all is well

John Paskulich Perth West Australia

For family members intrigued by the disparate branches of our family 'wreath,' check out the following, which mates on the left side to the Mazuranic chart below, on the right side'

Further, you can assemble your own wreath by gathering a bunch of tightly intermingled family tree branches like those below, bend it in a circle and assemble at the Drina Mudrovcic m. Goris Dobrec on the left and the Goris Dobrec m. Drina Mudrovcic on the right!

+Butkovich
+ Sokolich +Mary 1940
Helen 1942

Lynette does her magic, piecing together web surfer Jim Radetich's line

To answer Lynette's questions:

My Aunt Katherine (middle name of Rose) married an Edward Patrick (from what I know, the name was changed from Petric). I guess Patrick sounded more 'American.

My uncles and aunt all had children:

Uncle Ben; sons, Ronald and Bruce, living in Fremont and Redwood City, respectively.
Uncle Frank; a daughter, Carol, living in Modesto, CA
Uncle Tony; a son, Lawrence, living in Millbrae, CA
Aunt Kate; two sons, Edward (now deceased) and Russell, living in Reno, NV.

As for my parents besides me: I had a younger brother, Richard Phillip (now deceased) and a younger sister, Jo-Ellen (unmarried), living in San Francisco.

The dates provided by Lynette are all correct. And, my mother was a Helen (French descent).

My grandfather's mother's name was Kate Potocnjak.

Jim RadetichProud mother-in-law Suzie reports on son-in-law Bill's success in bagging a bruin. so why was it bigger than mine. . . ???

Ivan Mazuranic. . .not the Ban, that's on the money, but a direct descendent of the Counts Mazuranic with his own heraldic crest
on the wall behind him In primogeniture male comital lineage the incumbent is 7th grandson to Count Danko Ivanov Mazuranic-Jankovic (1682-1745).
Lineage: Noble Ivan B. Mazuranic-Jankovic of the Counts Mazuranic, Patrician of Spalato, Knight Commander with Star Royal Brotherhood
of the Royal Order of Saint Michael of the Wing, b. 3 March 1951

Ivan Mazuranic, a fellow genealogist: www.mazuranic.com, and family member, and direct descendent of the Counts Mazuranic, brings some class to our page!

Thanks for both your messages of earlier today.
Yes, I know Djurdjica K. and Krsto Z. very well and I meet them often since I spend half time in Novi.
I will surely have to contact Lynette with some specific questions. She provided some names and dates for Krsto Z. and I would need to double check on that with her.

I do not know much about Al Jankovic but I do not think he is related to Mazuranic. Jankovic is very, very common family name in all of Balkans, in Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, etc.It comes from given name 'Janko'. The son of 'Janko' would be called 'Jankov' and his son would be 'Jankovic' = 'little Jankov'.
So much about that.

When are you visiting Novi next time? Any plans? Perhaps year 2010 to celebrate 650 years of Mazuranic clan? (Year 1360 name Mazuranic was first time recorded in Split, Dalmatia).

Best regards

Ivan M.

So how am I and my 1st and 2nd cousins in America related to the Knight Commander? Good news 27 ways! Bad news--the closest is 5th cousin through Dobric. Lynette Sebalja reports: ( His Anna Mazuranic 1843 & your Margarita Dobric 1848 were 2nd cousins on the Kabalin line) My Second cousins in Croatia, Ivica and Dubravko sneak in as indirect noble 4th cousins by virtue of their mother's Mrzljak line (female ancestor), and all my other cousins in the 26 other ways beyond the 5th cousin level, or, through a link not in my tree, or perhaps, not at all, which seems highly unlikely as most Novi family trees resemble a wreath. As you can see, the American Seguljas are sitting in the non-noble coach seats.

It is unclear whether his story was born in Pittsburgh area steel mills or local newspapers,
but by the 1930s Joe Magarac was the folkloric hero of Pennsylvania steelworkers. Working
24 hours a day, 365 days a year, Magarac, which means 'donkey' in Croatian, could squeeze
out railroad rails from between his fingers and appear out of nowhere to protect steel workers
from molten steel and other dangers. One tale says that Magarac, who was made of solid steel,
melted himself in a Bessemer furnace for material to build a new mill. Another suggests that
today he waits in an abandoned mill, waiting for the day when the furnaces burn again.

Suzy Devcic is the bearer of sad news:

Suzy International news figure/cousin, Milan Jezic, checks out his cousins:

Thanks a lot for contact. Yes, we are relatives. Your great-grand mother Maria Jezic was sister of my grand father Adalbert Jezic from Novi Vinodol, Zrnovnica. I am sending you herewith information about Jezic’s.

Keep in touch

Best regards

Milan Jezic von Gesseneck

Cd.DM, MBA, Bach. Mech.Eng.Sc.
Managing Director, Europe, VGGroup
President, Chamber of Commerce Belgium-Luxembourg South-East Europe
2 Rue Potagère, 1210 Brussels, Belgium, Tel.: + 32.2.2230724, Mob.: + 32.478.445890

Sad news: (Mike's second cousin and Segulja page contributor Andres Tonelli's mother) Margarita Sokolich Tonelli has passed away in Argentina. The Tucuman de Estero Gazette reports:

(trans. Yvonne Peck)--TONELLI Margarita Sokolich of (q.e.p.d.) her husband Edgar, their children Gabriela and Antonio, Alejandra and Dante, Maria and Juán, Andrés, their grandchildren Gaby, Virgi, Anto and Joaquin, Nacho and Tomy, and Mateo were sorrowfully in attendance at her funeral.Her remains were interred in Peace Park, Santiago del Estero.

Silvija alerts us to a little bit of fame in the Jezic family

Silvija

The Segulja page and, er, its webmaster have hit the big time, in a San Diego Union Special. Check it out by clicking here.

Ok, everyone with a drop of Jezic in them, newfound cousin Silvija has responded

Love

Silvija

When asking a kiwi cousin what she is doing this weekend, Lynette might reply:

Having credits as a contributor on the Jezic page, Chuck Jezic was the target of a request for help in reconnecting the dots of her Jezic genealogy by Silvija Ježic-Kneževic who was hoping he might have a clue as to her pedigree and her relatives. Chuck forwarded the query to me. I immediately mustered all of my genealogical expertise, and, in about three minutes, I referred the matter to 'cousin' Lynette Matulovich Sebalja in New Zealand. In about 45 seconds, Lynette was able to connect the dots and solve Silvija's 300 year old mystery. Welcome to the family Silvija! We are your relatives! You found us!

I teach piano in music school. I´m married to Ivan Kneževic. We have one son Mislav. He is 3 years old.I have a brother Silvijo. He had a wedding 2 months ago and expecting a baby. I was born in 1974 and my brother in 1978.I´m looking forward to your answer and new information from you. I´ll send you pictures some other time.

Many, many greetings from Croatia

Silvija

Stanko Jezic & Dorotia Lilan (our common Jezic ancestors)

Croatia comes to California! Above, view 4 generations of descendents of Roko Ivan Segulja's family. From left to right, view 3rd generation Suzy Devcic Fish--daughter of Maruska Miletic Devcic, grand daughter of Filipina Maricic Miletic, great grand daughter of Genevieve Segulja Maricic, and great great grand daughter of Roko Ivan Segulja. Next is Generation 2 Michael Pottorff, son of Margaret Segulja Pottorff, grandson of Petar Segulja, and great grandson of Roko Ivan Segulja; next is generation 1 Margaret Segulja Pottorff, daughter of Peter Segulja, and grand daughter of Roko Ivan Segulja; next is 2nd generation Yvonne Pottorff Peck (same as Michael); next is 4th generation Emma Fish, daughter of Suzy Devcic Fish, grand daughter of Maruska Miletic Devcic, great grand daughter of Filipina Maricic Miletic, and great great grand daughter of Genevieve Segulja Maricic, and great great great grand daughter of Roko Ivan Segulja; and to her right is 3rd generation Aaron Peck, son of Yvonne Pottorff Peck, grandson of Margaret Segulja Pottorff, great grandson of Petar Segulja, and great great grandson of Roko Ivan Segulja.

Suzy, boyfriend Bruno, and Emma stayed at cousin Mike's house and at his timeshares in Las Vegas, Disneyland, and Oceanside. Time was reserved in Rosarito Beach, but the winter crime wave that has taken over Northern Mexico disuaded them from venturing South, much to the relief of their American cousins. In addition to Las Vegas. the Croatians visited, Disneyland, the San Diego Zoo, Sea World, the Mount Palomar Telescope, and scores of shopping venues.

Real American steaks, pancakes, and such noveau American cuisine as tacos, enchiladas, burritos, quesadillas, tostados and breakfast/lunch/dinner aperatifs such as tequilla shooters were cataloged within their gastronomical experiences.

Okay women musicians--let's keep it in the family and win the Jezic award!

The Jezic Women’s Composer Contest
Deadline: January 21, 2008 ApplicationThe Jezic Ensemble is pleased to announce our annual women’s composer contest named in honor of Diane Peacock Jezic. The 2008 competition is seeking submissions composed for piano trio.A single movement or multi-movement work is acceptable. Check rules and enter here

Paula experiences the cold in California's winter desert:

Quads and dune buggys and rhinos all over. I think the population of the desert was 80,000 people it was WALL to WALL. It was so cold you couldn't stay warm by the fires. I think that is why some people drink so much cuz its so COLD.

A wonderful time was had by all. I just enjoyed playing board games and cards with the kids and cooking in a tiny kitchen. I pre-made most food. I think I watched 'High School Musical' 30 times. I think I know it by heart now.

New Years in Bangkok. . .In Search of the Perfect__________, Bill Kriskovich writes:

First Happy New year to all of you. It should be the night of the first now for you. next; Dennis and Paul thank you for the help. Dennis his name is Joseph. The trip has been good. I am in a different hotel and the surroundings being new have given me a bit of a different feel; different restaurants, people , bars, etc... I am still near my area of knowledge so I can always go for a favorite meal or have a drink where they know me by name. Sleep has come easy this time but I am very tired at this time due to late nights and much partying.

My first night I went out shopping eating drinking with Gai (pronounced Kai). She is a very sweet and very hot 23 year old I met on my last trip just walking through the mall. She smiled and I got her number. What a country!! The next day was the 31st and I went out with Na who I met a long time ago. We had fun and it was mellow. I thought new years would be crazier but they say up north and the islands are crazy. I almost met up with Kate. She was at a party in her apartment complex but I was already with Na. Kate and I did go shopping and had dinner and talked a lot about the past, our fighting and what was up in the present. That all went really well.The weather has been very mild. Midday about 80 and I was actually a bit cold at dinner with Kate last night. We went to a place on the river and I could have used long pants and even long sleeves.

Now I am focusing on the job fair. I keep meeting teachers who give me advice and other expats who tell me to move here and buy a business. Hopefully I will have a job teaching.

Other news; I met a flight attendant, Shavonne, on my flight from Taipei to bkk. She was very pretty and I couldn't believe she was 31!! I would have lost big money on 24. So, I got her email addresss and she has already written. Asia! Bill; Its like falling off a log...........................Those of you I have heard from all sound like New years was good. Looking forward to hearing the details over dinner and some drinks. As they say over here; Happy new year and good lucky for you this year. they are referring to having lots of money, not that kind of lucky.

Bill

Carrie Segulja writes:

C-

Wayne Segulia writes:

Greetings to All:

We got a new camera this Fall, so I have been dabbling in photography. Scenery is my favorite subject. This picture of our back yard is proof that Minnesota's 'multiple shades of grey' winters are beautiful. Of course, Carol has to get the picture from the camera to the computer, and to the paper. I can help by licking the envelopes! :)

Again I ask, 'where did the year go?' Us 'old folks' say the years are going faster, and I'm a believer! We no sooner get the Christmas decorations down, the fish house off the ice at the end of February, prepare for the trek to the lake in March (clean the clubs) golf, fish, and cut as much grass as possible until October, then close down the cabin for Winter, get the Christmas decorations up, etc, etc. Not complaining--we are fortunate to be able to do it all with just a few aches and pains.

We did manage to get a new kitchen in February, an experience everyone should go through once. . . but, just once!

Wishing you all Happy Holidays
Wayne & Carol

p.s.
2007 Resolution. . .to keep in better contact with all of you.
2008 Resolution. . .same as 2007, but make a better effort this time.

When asked how she coped with 18 guests around her Auckland, NZ Christmas table, Lynette responded:

Lynette

Tania and John Mahoney will be leaving their New Zealand home to spend the New Years with relatives in Perth, Australia:

Hi Mike

Merry Christmas to you also, we are flying out on holiday tomorrow morning, for family reunion of John's family in Perth. He has been ill this year battling cancer, has had operation, radiation treatment and appears to be on the mend, all will be revealed once he goes to follow up appointment in new year.

Hope you and your family all stay safe and well for the holiday season

Luv

Tania & John Mahoney
& Anna-Louise & Anton (Photo attached of update of kids, we dont change much, except wider!!)

note: Tania is Lynette Matulovich Sebalja's cousin (Lynette being a prime co-conspirator on this page)

photo taken by Suzy Devcic
Christmas Day 2007

And, in her Rocky Mountain community in Colorado, congratulations go to Toni Reynolds (photo at left) who was named Volunteer of the Year by Sheriff Weaver last night.

In congratulating Toni, the Sheriff pointed out that she always made herself available when he asked her to photograph events, even on extremely short notice.

The Sheriff also had very kind words of appreciation for all the volunteers.

This photo, of Toni in action, was taken at Cousin Paula's son's (Dustin's) wedding.

Toni, is the daughter of (Arizona) Mary Segulja, grand daughter of Petar Segulja Sr., and great grand daughter of Roko Ivan Segulja.

At right, view Elden Whisman (son of Johanna Hansen, grandson of Annie Segulja, great grandson of Petar Segulja, and great great grandson of Roko Ivan Segulja and Maria Jezic) returning a hard smash, launched by his father, Don Whisman. The venue was at Big Bear Lake California where three cabins of the Arizona Seguljas met up with three cabins full of Cece's family.

Mike took his bow and arrow along with his bear and bobcat licenses and didn't see a thing (still being unable to walk did not help)

Traveling the farthest to attend the festivities was Cece's sister, Carolina--The Captain--who flew in from Tucson with boyfriend Darren.

Poor Margay, recently engaging a new round of chemotherapy, was stricken by every possible side effect of the drug--thankfully she is better now.

Big Bear was beautiful, though it could use a little more water; neighboring Baldwin Lake was completely dry. The ascent up the mountain had evidence of the recent fires. and fire crews were still removing large sections of burnt fire hose that were destroyed during wind changes during the fight. The areas closer to Lake Arrowhead were not so lucky as the fire blackend a huge swath through the forest.

One of the last pictures of Pete Segulja, before his untimely death, this past November 11. Pete was the oldest namesake of the Seguljas, descended from Roko Ivan Segulja in America. The image in the artwork is of San Ysidro, the patron saint of farmers.

Yvonne Peck was there; here is her account:

Since I was able to attend the services for Pete, I thought you would like to hear from me first hand. The services were held at the Terrazas Funeral Chapel The chapel was quite large and there must have been nearly 700 people in attendance. People came from Silver City, Deming, Las Cruces, and Hatch, New Mexico, and from Midlands, El Paso, and Rio Hondo, Texas, and from Tishamingo, Oklahoma.

The stand of red roses were placed next to the bronze urn containing Pete's ashes. It was lovely. The urn was marked with the Rafter 2S. There must have been 50 or more flower arrangements. Carolyn arranged to have many of them sent to the local hospitals and convalescence homes. One of Pete's best friends, Harold Bray, officiated and gave the eulogy. A PowerPoint presentation of several pictures representing many aspects of Pete's life was played, accompanied by the song No Vuelvas Mas sung by Linda Ronstadt, one of Pete's favorite singers. Patsy Cline was the other, and her songs were heard prior to the service and at the end. Harold did an outstanding job. I will attach the text. I gave the CD to Mike so that he could put in out to everyone because I couldn't do it. Maybe he will be able to make a link. The service started at 10 am and lasted about an hour and a half including the reception line.

After the service, most of those who attended and many who did not, showed up at a potluck luncheon put on by many of Pete's friends and associates. There were 18 tables with 14 chairs at each table, and people rotated in and out from 12-3:30. Beef Brisket, green chili stew, meatloaf, lasagne, enchiladas, refried beans and tortillas, pinto beans, baked beans, green salads, potato salads, macaroni salads, veggie trays, breads and a variety of pies, cookies and cakes were part of the menu.

After the luncheon, Pete's buddies returned to the meat house down at the ranch to raise a glass in Pete's honor. The last person left about midnight. The entire day was a real tribute to Pete and showed the numbers of lives he touched. One story that I can share that brings home how well-known and loved he was occured on Friday. Kathy Greeman (Pete's daughter) and Michelle Greeman (Kathy's daughter-in-law, married to Ty) and I were in Walmart looking for a copy of the Linda Ronstadt CD. We couldn't find Pete's. I finally approached the cashier and asked for her help. She looked and told us that she could order it and have it in about a week. When we explained that we had wanted it for tomorrow for Pete's memorial service, she exclaimed that her husband knew Pete and thought highly of him and that she had a copy of the CD in her car and that she would get it for us. She presented Kathy with the copy and told her to please use it and keep it. Time and again we were blown away with this kind of thoughtfulness. People just couldn't say enough good things about Pete. There were many stories that were also accompanied by a laugh. He was well known for his pungent commentary, sprinkled with bad words in both Croation and English.

I was glad to be able to arrive Thursday and stay through Sunday. I got to meet a grown up Ty, and his wife Michelle, and their two year old, Trey. He is Robert Patrick Greeman, III, hence the name Trey. I also had the pleasure of spending time with Kathy and Pat. Everyone is all grown up and getting older as we speak. It is a shame that we only meet at weddings and funerals anymore. If you have any questions, I'll be happy to answer them by email or you can call me at my mom's. I will be spending time with her while she goes through this latest round of chemo.

Love,

Yvonne

Please visit the Notice for Peter Segulja. View Pete's eulogy and the opening and closing prayers.

Asja Mrdja, daughter of my second cousin Visnja Spoja Mrdja, granddaughter of Blazanka Segulja Spoja, great granddaughter of Josip Segulja, and great, great granddaughter of Roko Ivan Segulja updates us on her life:

Carrie Segulja gives a Texas sigh of relief that her California fire refugee cousins are well and updates us on the events in her life:

Sorry I have not contacted you in so long, I've been really busy and have had a lot of trouble w/ the internet and my computer. Have lots to catch you up on but will try to be brief...

I quit my job in Houston at the end of July and then went to Antigua for vacation for the following 10 days. I met a GREAT guy on the plane on my way home from San Juan to Dallas and we have been dating ever since. We are now officially 'boyfriend/girlfriend'!!

About a month after getting home from vacation I packed up my house and headed off to Massachusetts where I am now working. I've started doing the traveling therapy that I've been talking about forever and am LOVING it! I am at a rehab hospital in New Bedford and am living in South Dartmouth (which is right on the coast). My company found my job and housing, and they pay for everything. It's so awesome! And all the people here are really nice, friendly, helpful...

My boyfriend, Jorge, and I went to 'THE' Red Sox game the night they won the League Championship at Fenway Park, which was TOTALLY awesome!!!! We also went to the White Mountains in New Hampshire for the fall foliage (BEAUTIFUL!). I went to the Cape with one of my new friends from work who is also a traveler with the same company as myself. And I've been on a quick tour of Boston (will go back soon) with a friend from home. I'm planning to go to Maine this weekend. The foliage is slow this year and this last week the colors have really come out so I'm thinking this will probably be the last weekend to see anything in Maine before the leaves fall off the trees!

This assignment ends Dec. 21 and I'm looking at going to South Carolina or Texas next for the winter. Hoping to go to Charleston, SC for the spring.

Keep me posted on what's going on there and how your mom is doing too! I'll be praying for ya'lls safety! Tell Cece and your mom and everybody I said hi!!!

Carrie

Mike brings home the bacon!
Arrowing two pigs in one week: one on the West coast (Oct 8th); one on the East coast (Oct 14th). Note the differences between the forests of Southern California, with the 'clean air' coming up the hill from Los Angeles, and the forests of Northwest Florida. In the picture to the left, my pig is the one being skinned by our guide; the pig on the right (of the left picture) and the arm in the picture belong to hunting buddy, Charlie, who provided this hunt as a present for my 60th birthday. The picture to the right is of me and my Florida pig. I was actually hunting whitetails--got shots but hit trees instead. I got the hunt off of EBAY. It was very reasonable. It is a weekend only affair, and the owner/guide, Danny Riley, was very attentive. We stayed in a B&B in Florala, Alabama, just up the road.

This was Charlie's first big game animal in California, so now I won't have to listen to old New Joyzy hunting stories.

Julie Sheridan Kelly, daughter of Katherine Dobric (neice of Roy) and granddaughter of Roy Sr. and Katherine Bujanovich Dobric has found our page. Welcome home!

Julie Sheridan (Dobric tree)

Married Sean Kelly (b. 24 Nov 1968)

Had

11) Quinn Thomas Kelly (b. 19 Aug 2000)
11) Aidan Patrick Kelly (b. 19 Feb 2002)

Sincere thanks for all your hard work and maintenance of this information.

Julie

Cousin Suzy (Carrie's, Michael Harp's, Dustin's, Aaron's, Julie's, Olivia's et. al's third cousin) is coming to America. Suzy's mother, Maruska, is second cousin to Bryan, Debra, Robert, Tom, Joe, Kathi, Peter (III). Antoinette, Bill, Paula, Johanna, Laurie, Steven, Yvonne, and, uh Mike. Check out where she is coming from in Croatia and whom she is bringing. She will be staying at Chez Mike & Cece's, in between flitting around Southern California if you want to drop by, on the nights of January 2nd, 6th, or 11th (these dates are tentative).

Unaware that she is a Segulja (great, great, great grand daughter of Petrus Segulja, and daughter of my third cousin Ivan Cvetko, Andrea Cvetko contacts us via the webpage to let us know of her existense and that of her brother, to add to our page.

I am not Segulja, but I am relative from Segulja.

As I see that You wrote my father on list of relatives Ivan Cvetko, born 05.04.1947, I wanted to inform You also that he has son and daughter,daughter Andrea Cvetko, born 11.07.1976 and my brother Ivan Cvetko born 12.01.1975.,so You can add in Your list about us.
Best regards,

Andrea Cvetko

This is how Andrea's father is my third cousin:

Boris just started new job 3 days ago, same job just working for the opposition. Gary is working in Dublin in Ireland. Wayne is still working same job for Telecom, Lisa has also changed jobs, working for a larger firm of Lawyers, kept very busy now & of course getting more money.

All our goss, love to everyone.

Lynette, Boris and family

Do you need to buy a brand new ferry boat? Contact Dubravko Segulja.

Carrie Segulja updates us on her career:

Long time no talk! Got lot's to tell ya about but don't have much time at the moment cuz I have to get ready for work. But... I am quitting my job in July (I think) and am going to start working as a traveling therapist. I choose which state I want to go to and tell them the area (like Boston, Mass) and they find me the closest clinic that's looking for a short-term contractor in that area. They pay the travel expenses, housing, and per diem.

I'm going to start in Massachusetts for the fall, then maybe Tennesee for the winter, then North Carolina for the spring, South Carolina for the summer... I also want to go to California, Hawaii, and maybe Montana (in the warm months!).

Each assignment is typically 13 weeks.

I am also helping organize a 5 and 10 K race that will be at the end of this month. It is a charity fundraiser for a memorial fountain at our church in honor of our pastor who passed away earlier this year. So that is keeping me busy!

Well, gotta go. Talk to you soon!

--Carrie

Well, I finally got my bobcat without being struck by lightning. We let the dogs loose on the scent at 6:30 a.m. and caught up with the cat within 30 minutes--it took me over 2 hours to get to them. This was in the Sequoia mountains in the Southern Sierra range. I did not get back to the truck till 9:11 at night!! I was thoroughly beat. The next week, I was getting out of the car in front of the house and my knee locked up. I went to the emergency room that night and missed the entire turkey season. I have to thank God that my knee waited until I was home rather than 10 miles on the other side of a roadless mountain, or else, they might be preserving me in addition to my cat. I will have surgery scheduled soon. Margay, Cece and I (on crutches) still went on our Western Caribbean cruise.

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Teresa writes:Alright well it is summer [and im bored] . and I absolutely agree with Kat on the Rushmore picture--it hardly does any justice--and just want to say what is going on over here in Colorado.

First mom [Toni] is now a Safety Volunteer for Douglas County. Dad [Larry] is still a fire fighter for the town of Castle Rock, Kat is now [after some mishap with UW going to University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, and spent her second semester there and actually owns a house in a nice neighborhood, which she rents out to roomates, including her boyfriend Joel Fassler, who played for Douglas County Huskies[5A state football Champs]and who also is playing on scholarship for UNC. Teresa[me] is now a sophomore quitting the tradition of going to DC and is attending a new high school in the area called Castle View. I am a student trainer and manager for lacrosse and taking advanced science courses. also dating a guy named Nikko Yanase. Daniel has finished 6th grade and is still obsessed with guns and shooting sports. right now his newest hobby is woodwork and paintball. which my father plays with him

Mike,

Will you please post this under the family gossip?

Thanks, John.

Ok, here it is:

If any of you are visiting the Southeast Idaho Area (Pocatello) please call me as I would like to meet you. You are welcome to stop by for a visit, when in town, or at our home.

My email address is johnmerzlock@hotmail.com or my phone number is (208) 478-1010 or (208) 237-5173

Dustin has 'another day at the gun shop. . .'

These firearms are somewhere in the ball park figure of 500K-1Million !!!!This will be a day I will never forget .

Dustin

A sad relationship to the above:

Howdy, Autumn & Jeff have a new baby boy and Bryan And Suzie have another grandson...

Davis Bryan Leavitt...born March 8th, 2005 at 11:15am
7 lbs 14 oz.....And sooo cute!!

Mom and baby are doing great....Autumn has had her sister Amber, and Cash too, there to help since Feb 27th. Thank You Amber

Margay, Mike, and Cece returned from Europe after frostbitten visits to Germany, Belgium, France, Luxemburg, and the Netherlands. The next to the last day, it got up to 0.0 C; the last day it got up to 3.5 C--the rest of the week it was 'really' cold. The food was great. Unfortunately, did not hook up with cousin Vinko in Koln.

We think a summer trip would be more pleasant.

provides real gossip for this page! :By way of gossip I'm expecting again.

My due date is March 14th but everyone hopes that I'll have the baby a little early.

The ultrasound said it was a boy and we are all very excited, Leah would love a little brother to smother.

Other than that things are pretty much the same.

Keep in touch,

Autumn

Suzy gives us news from the Miletic branch in Kastav, Croatia:

sorry for not replying to your last mail before. I've accidentaly deleted it and have forgotten to reply to it. And you already know I am not the bestat writing letters(i.e. lazy).. , unlike you. Also, the language is definitely standing on the way to expressing all my thoughts and emotions, and this iswhy I subconsciously (or without the 'sub'..) keep postponing answering to your letters. Which, by the way, are always written in such agood style and with the best selection of English words ... I am joking - but, honestly, your vocabulary is different from any otherEnglish native speakers' that I know of. And it sometimes takes me a bit of effort to understand what you were trying to say. I am not complaining, in fact, it is kind of refreshing to read your letters.. but, not easy to answer them.... a hard work, actually... (only joking...am I *?)
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Anyway, things are fine here. I still work for www.croatianaffair.com and am happy with this job. I have lots of free time to spend with Emmaand can organize my work as I like. I get pretty busy in the spring & summer , but I love the job and it's not a problem. I meet new people all the time and am never stuck in one place - always on the way. Arghhh - I feel my English sounds more like Croatian - I keep translatingliterary (literaly?) Hmmmm... sorry
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Emma was 8 last October. I will try to find some recent photo of her to send you. She is very good at school and I am really proud of her.She likes sports (unlike me) and is training karate.She just loves it. you should see her doing all those movements with her legs and arms...pretty good....CHECK HER OUT ABOVE RIGHT
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We moved to a flat last summer - I didn't really enjoy our terraced house - it was getting old and needed lots of investment and redecoration..This is why I decided to sell it and buy something more convenient for a single mother - a brand new flat in a house with 6 flats - very close to where we lived before. I am very happy here - Emma is as well. I don't have to worry of broken roof, new tilings, new windows, leaking chimneys...what a relief !! Here is a view at left.
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++If I remember well, you invited me to come to US.. Well thank you very much.. maybe one day.. when I earn some more money. My boss sent me an e-mail last week saying that he thought I was brilliant !! I wish he materialised his words - so, if he does, I might be able to come and visit you one day...
In the meantime, I will watch the sun set into the Adriatic, rather than the Pacific!

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Say hello to your mother and Cece - hope they are both fine. . .hey, this came out like a pretty long letter...

Suzy

Steven Cooper lets us know that business in good!!!

We have just opened our third Goodwood Barbecue Company in Orem Utah and will start construction on the fourth in March.

We are looking forward to 'Ma' Coopers next visit this spring as the boys love her activity laden stays.

Hope all is well. Take care and our best to you.

Steve

Check out Steven's website, or, better yet visit a Goodwood Barbecue! Click Here

Sometimes the webmaster gets complaints, for instance, Kathryn Reynolds opines that the picture of her, at Mt. Rushmore, along with her brother and and sister--that was supplied by mother Toni (Kriskovich Reynolds)--was a dreadful image of her. To make amends, the 'editorial staff' is posting the following images, deemed to be more representational. Behold Kat!!!:

A little bit of Africa visited its Segulja kin late January. It seems that Marijana Antic's (great great grandaughter of Roko Ivan Segulja) boyfriend, Nick, was visiting/working in America during his summer vacation (November, December, and January are summer months in Africa) and they coerced him into visiting their relatives in Southern California to find out just how weird they are. Well, we put our saffron robes and chicken blood in the closet and welcomed our prospective family addition. At the left, view Nick, Cece, and Margay in Margay's kitchen, the first night. At the right, view Nick at Peohe's restaurant in Coronado, California on San Diego's west bay, where he (pictured) is contemplating consuming a drink called the smoking volcano. The next day, Monday, we went to the Zoo. Nick was particularly impressed by the hippo display, where they swim within a foot of you. And, of course, we saw the Pandas. Nick then came home with me (Mike). The next day, we got his Social Security/tax documents in order, then proceeded to tour the Mission in Oceanside, built by the Spaniards in 1798. We then went and saw some authentic Indians (at Pala Casino) where Nick learned the American custom of getting scalped. The next day I was summoned before the Grand Jury (as an expert witness, whew!!!) so, I gave Nick the keys to the car, a scribbled map, and a ticket to the Wild Animal Park in San Pasqual Valley (the site of Kit Carson's battle with Mexico during California's Mexican War in 1846). Nick was impressed with our Center for the Reproduction of Endangered Species and the open plains format of the Park, though he noted that Kruger National Park in Africa will not lose much sleep over it.

That night Nick got on the plane for New York, then Dakar, then Johannisburg. Perhaps, more Antics will visit America, providing Nick didn't find the chicken blood!!

Highlights of the Pottorff Segulja clan's trip to Texas included a trip to the Alamo, with Cece and Margay located near where Davy Crockett made his last stand (at left) and a grinning Yvonne, posing with her first deer and the California clan's only deer of the season.

Douglas Segulja, son of Thomas Edward Segulja and Diane Nipp Segulja, scores academic honors

Lynette gives us a post operative New Zealand appraisal of Boris's hip replacement surgery:

Boris had his op 4 days ago & came home yesterday so not running to the hospital every day now. He is doing fine, walked the day after his op did the stairs the next day so was able to come home. Just living on pain killers now for the next few days. All going well will hopefully be back to normal in a few weeks.

Luis Agustin Sokolic (son of Ranko, grandson of Katarina Sokolic, great grandson of Genevieve Segulja Maricic, and great great grandson of Roko Ivan Segulja) reminds us that Argentina has its share of Seguljas/Croats as they celebrate the 5th anniversary of the passing of Croatia's first post communist President, Franjo Tudjman:

Spanish
Buenos Aires, diciembre de 2004.

Con motivo del quinto aniversario del fallecimiento del Dr. Franjo Tudjman, primer presidente de la ReCroacia.

Se invita a los socios y amigos a asistir a la misa conmemorativa que se celebrara respectivamente en nuestros centros catolicos- San Leopoldo Mandic- San Justo a las 10 hs. y en San Nicolas Tavelic-Capital a las 11 hs del domingo 12 de diciembre.

Nuestro respeto,

Joza Vrljicak, Vicepresidente
Milan Zoretic, Secretario

hdzargentina@hotmail.com

OR
English

Buenos Aires December 2004

Regarding 5 year anniversary of the death of our 1st Hrvatski President dr Franje Tudjman

Inviting members & friends to come to Holy Mass which will be held in our local Catholic Church - Fr Leopold Mandic San Justo at 10 o'clock & Fr Nikola Tavelic Buenos Aires at 11 o'clock Sunday 12 December

Respectfully

Joza Vrljicak (Vice President)
Milan Zoretic (Secretary)

hdzargentina@hotmail.com

OR

'Cro' (Hrvatske)
Buenos Aires, prosinca 2004.

Povodom 5. Godisnjice smrti prvog hrvatskog predsjednika dr. Franje Tudjmana.

Pozivamo clanove i prijatelje da pristupljuju na Svetu misu zadusnicu koja ce se sluziti u nasim katolickim sredistima- Sveti Leopold Mandic-San Justo u 10 sati, i Sveti Nikola Tavelic-Buenos Aires u 11. sati, nedjeljom 12. Prosinca.

S postovanjem

Joza Vrljicak, Dopredsjednik
Milan Zoretic, Tajnik

hdzargentina@hotmail.com

John Klema gets a star for his Thanksgiving expertise in the pit barbecue department. Spending the night in a flaming pit, before gracing our Lakeside, California table was: (parts of) my bear, John's Marlin, my sailfish, John's catfish, a 24 pound turkey, a chicken, and some other assorted ocean fish.

Needless to say, we had plenty to give thanks for!

And, try as we might, no one was able to bring any venison to the table this year, though Dustin and Michael have a death pact to do so next year.

And, Margay made her world famous pumpkin pies, along with homegrown stringbeans in a caserole. . . .and, I think there was some wine too!

Marijana gives us an Afrikan update:

Hi!!

Sorry I'm so slow, this is Africa you know, we're a bit slower here ;o) ha ha

So here are some photos of when I went to the Kruger National Park. It was fantastic.

The middle picture is wild dogs, lions in the last one and me holding a lion cub!

Well just to keep you updated, I have passed my 5th year of medicine, I have one year left before I graduate, so at the end of next year I'll be 'Dr Antic.'

At the moment I'm spending some time in paediatrics, in the prem unit with all the small guys. It's great but sad to see how many babies here are infected with HIV, and that's most of them. it's terrible.

Sorry if the pictures are big, I tried to shrink them but I'm hopeless with stuff like that. (computers+moi=aaaaah!!!)

Well that's all for now! There's more pictures in the next e-mail.

Bok!!

Marijana

and, here is the next email. . .

When asked if brother Michael and wife Jennifer had made her an aunt again, Carrie Segulja replied:

He looks a lot like Alex did, but reminds me more of Michael than Alex did (I see more Segulja/Gooding characteristics in him).

I Will send pictures when I can.'

The family mourns the passing of Katherine Dobric after a lifespan of 101+ years.

Lynette apprises us of Boris's Auckland appointment with the knife!

Boris is about to have a total hip replacement next month.

So now we know what his problem was while we were away.

Lynette

Asja gives us a Rijecka update, her educational status, and her US travel plans:

It's been a long time since I've last heard from you, so it was a really pleasant suprise to read your mail!! Hope You and the rest of a family are all right. Talking about news, honestly, there aren't any 'spectacular' ones. As usuall, Mary is still with mom in Ogulin, but during the summer she was in Novi. (her condition hasn't been changed, most of the time she's lying in a bed and doesn't go out so often). Grandparents are permanently in Novi, living their own lives, they're ok. Dejan is working for couple of months in some car shop, selling car equipment and car accessories.

I'm still on a Faculty of tourism and hospitality management, now I'm on the third year of faculty. So, lately I'm quite busy (learning for exams, lectures, etc.). Next summer I'm must pursue some practical work ('training'?) to get some experience, which is connected with my further studying. I'll be probably working in some travel agency during July and August of '05. And then in September I'm starting with the 4th year on Faculty. That's why I can't tell you exactly the date of my arrival, but I'm affraid I won't be able to come for at least one year. But, don't worry, I'll let you know on time, when I decide to come. I hope you can understand what I'm writting, because I think my English isn't so well... Well, that would be all for now.

Stay well and take care!

Asja

Dustin formally announces his change of address:

Hope all is well with all you Buracho Amigos !

Dustin

Check out Mike's bear--his first one after 40 years of trying! A classic Southern California hunting adventure! He even got to use his 4 wheel drive, in earnest, for the first time as the snow was a foot deep.

The intrepid hunter and his guides followed an old logging road until it was blocked by a fallen tree. The tree was winched off the side of the road, and one half mile past the obstruction the dogs picked up the scent.

The dogs took off up the mountain and you could hear them baying across the crest of the mountain range, but then it sounded as if they were headed our way. I looked down the road and here was this big ol bear running right towards us---I thought, these dogs are really well trained!

But, then the bear saw us and jumped off into the canyon, with the dogs in hot pursuit. Soon they treed the bear with Mike in attempted hot pursuit.

The guide explained that, at that point that his fee was earned and that he could not guarantee my shooting; he also asked if I would like a gun back up (which would disqualify the bear for an archery kill) which I declined. I then found the bear on top of a giant sequoia--he looked like a pine cone in the top of the tree. My fears that I would expend my entire quiver of arrows without hitting him, were put to rest with the memory that my recent shooting was quite good and that I had achieved mastery over my new bow.

I then proceeded to the point to where I would have the clearest shot, pulled my bow, aimed at his lower left rib cage, hoping for an exit on the forward rib cage on the opposite side. The shot was in excess of 50 yards, but my angels guided the arrow--I would have hit a 3 inch circle painted on his 'kill zone.'

One guide shouted good shot. I saw him dart up the tree a couple of steps before I focused my vision on my bow where I was immediatedly trying to nock another arrow, fearing that he may come down (and eat me). The guide shouted, he's coming down, and I tried again to get the next arrow ready to shoot. I cast my eyes towards the tree to get a glimpse of the bear coming down before he ate me, but all I saw was a bear free falling, back first to the ground. Suddenly, 'he's coming down' had an entirely different meaning. He hit the snow bank, twitched twice, and that was it. The guides made their way to my bear, while I stood frozen in my tracks, still not comprehending that I had actually killed a bear in 5 seconds with one arrow. The arrow cut one rib in two upon entry and sliced three ribs in two on exit--I suspect the arrow is still flying as it did not strike a tree or rock. . .at least with audible impact (admittedly arrow impact sounds were not the focus of my attention, though).

Grandmother Mica Segulja updates us on her grandchildren:

Dragana

has entered a one year internship, following her degree in Bio-Chemical Medical Engineering

Cedomir

celebrated his 21st birthday in Zagreb with a visit from his parents.

Stefan

is enrolled at the University in Rijecka, majoring in Mechanical Engineering

Nina

has entered her first year of High School

The Sebaljas have returned to Auckland, following their European tour, during which time they crossed paths with everyone in Rijeka, Novi, the Dalmation Coast, and with fellow tourist/cousin, Australian John Paskulich, who was also touring Europe and with cousin Nicolas Jezic in Paris. . .an interesting guide for planning one's own trip, and, if nothing else, we have someone to call for travel advice!! The 'travel journal' begins with an answer to my question, if she got to hold 'the book'--the hand written historical tome that greeted me several years ago when I was introduced to Novi's resident genealogist, Krsto Zoricic. Lynette writes:

No I did not get to hold the book as Krsto does not have it any more. I spent quite a bit of time with Krsto though & guess who got more out of it than I did. I can always get in touch with him now whenever I need to. Hard to believe he is 84 years old. You should have seen him when he saw what I had in the computer. I had him stripping down to his shorts, he got so hot with what I was producing for him. I think at first he thought just another person wanting info from him. I have got bits of info for different people, just give me time to send it to them. He has all the up to date info but does not have names going back as far as I have. He would have liked me to stay for 6 months & he would really have loved to keep the computer we took with us. Wayne borrowed a laptop from a friend & carried it around with us for the whole 13 weeks & Gary was also able to put all his photos from his digital camera on to it. It was the best thing we did after leasing the car, a getting a croatian cellphone number . We met all the relations on both our sides. In Split I filmed 32 years of records from my mothers village, so all that has gone on to the computer & that is what is keeping me busy at present. Where to I begin.

We arrived Hong Hong with a 5 1/2 hour stopover, everyone thought we were silly not stopping over in Hong Kong but as we had already been there & done that & had a lot of luggage & would have to carry around for 13 weeks anything we might have bought we decided no Hong Kong & thank goodness decided against a stay in Hong Kong on the way home as I knew we would all be ready just to come home. (Gary is staying in London for 2 years on a working visa so winter & summer clothes had to be taken.) We also need 2 cars for transport unless one of us is driving. The kids had something to eat, Gary had bought a digital camera but had not got around to getting a carry bag so did that, (our next door neighbour & I had him rewiring my kitchen before he left for London as I need a new kitchen), went on the free internet at Hong Kong airport, watched some sport on t v & the time passed quite easily. We left H K 11 p.m. got fed on the plane & went to sleep. Could not land at Munich because another plane had landed on the wrong runway so had to circle around a bit so saw a bit more of Germany from the air. We landed at Munich airport 6.30 a.m. thinking we had an hour to kill as we were told Eurolease cars open 7.30 a.m. & we would have to ring them to pick us up & take us 9 kms to where we pick up the Lease car. We were resorting bags, reducing from carry on bags to just suitcases & less carry on bags ( 5 LARGE suitcases, laptop, video camera, digital camera, etc). Next thing we know a guy comes around asking if we are Sebaljas from N.Z. that he has come to pick us up & another 2 ladies who were also getting a car. So by 7.30 we had done the paperwork & had instructions on which highways to take to get down to Croatia. Boris took over the driving, we are talking about driving on the other side of the road but all went well. Drove through Germany, Austria, Slovenia & down to Rijeka where one of Boris 1st cousins lives. I had been communicating by email with his son who lives in Switzerland for some time before we left. We had an address but no instructions how to get there. We asked around, everyone gives you different instructions until finally we met someone with a road map & BINGO got to the correct area but then could not find the road, again asked a bunch of young guys & got told you had to go around the block as the road does not come through to the main road. In the meantime Boris had got a bit flustered & in the middle of Rijeka Gary tells him to get out he is taking over the driving. We are talking peak hour traffic, he turned on the wipers a couple of times instead of indicators as everything is back to front from our cars but we got there & of course his father did not get the car back again. They had been out looking for us as someone we had met rang them at home, they rang back later only to be told we were at such & such a service station. They came home just as Gary & Boris came down from their apartment and as we knew what kind of car they had & their son had emailed me a photo of them. There were big hugs & kisses in the middle of the road. After a while they went to Novi with us, Boris & I going in their car with them & the kids followed in our car. We get to Novi & Pero decides to shoot into the cemetery forgetting that Gary is following behind not knowing where we are going. All of a sudden he remembers Gary is not behind, Gary had been held up & did not know which direction we had turned yet alone that we had ducked into the cemetery. We drive up & down the main road, Gary is doing the same, luckily had sense not to go too far & finally we saw them. They had booked us into an apartment in Novi so did the paperwork, unloaded then went out for dinner.

Met Peros sister Venka who lives in the house where Boris father lived. She was the one that sorted everything & everyone out for us to see & do in Novi. GREAT.!!! We expected not to wake the next day thinking of Jetlag, still dont know what this means as we got up next day just as if we were back home. The summer Mesopust was on. We spent 8 days there, Gary became an expert on Novi, managing those narrow roads as if he had spent all his life there, Venka was very impressed & believe me so were we all. We are talking about a big station wagon, laden down to where you can only see out of the wing mirrors not the back window. At times the wing mirrors had to be pulled in so cars could pass each other, you had to pull into some very narrow bits to let cars pass & sometimes dead end roads meant you backed out the whole way as there was nowhere to turn & as for driveways what are they. Originally we were going to stay 7 days but Krsto wanted me to come back one more time. Worked out well as Gary had a friend that lives in Zagreb whose parents & brother were visiting from N.Z. they were on their way up from Korcula going to a wedding in Austria & thought a stop in Novi would be good. We organised accommodation for them as Venkas son-in-law has a tourist agency & Gary met them on the outskirts of Novi & got them sorted. He drove them down to town where we all had dinner together. Time to go home, it was a cool evening so rather than wait until Gary took them to their accommodation & returned for us can you imagine 9 people in the car. We went & saw them the following morning before we left only to find out they were staying with Boris 2nd cousin whom we had briefly met before but only after getting his family info did I work out where he fits in. Gave me a wrong surname on female side but the first names rang a bell for me & sorted them out.

We did the Plitvice Lakes while in Novi - absolutely amazing. We left for Zadar as I had relations living on Island of Ugljan who had been to our place. We had let them know we were coming but not knowing what time we would arrive as everything takes twice as long to travel as over here we said we would ring when we were on ferry going across to island. That coast is absolutely amazing & the water so clean. Gary had forgotten to recharge cellphone so had turned it off. Could not remember password as this was first time he had turned it off, I couldnt remember where I had packed card that came with his Croatian number or if I had. We are talking about a packed car on the ferry. Luckily my uncle's car had been playing up so he decided to go & wait for ferry, keeping an eye out for us but not knowing what car we had. Luckily I spotted him as we got off the ferry. Spent 2 nights with them. Carried on to Split where I was to meet up with a cousin I had only discovered over the internet regarding the family tree. Found them, only to be told no way were we going to stay anywhere but in their apartment, they moved in with her mother & handed us over the key, leaving one daughter with us as she had hooked on to Lisa & wanted to stay with her. We had never seen them before we could have been anybody. Absolutely amazing. We found the Museum was closed until the following month so I could not look at the records from my mother's village so decided we would carry on & return on our way back up.

Headed for Drvenik for ferry only to miss last ferry (they had to feed us before we could leave). Went back to Podgora, got an apartment. Headed for ferry next morning only to be told 1 pm ferry full, would have to line up for 7pm ferry so parked up the car in line once the 1pm ferry left & spent day at the beach. We went to island of Korcula for 8 days as one of my sisters & her husband & son were there & wanted to meet up with them before they returned home. Stayed there with my fathers first cousin, got calls to say Boris cousin from Switzerland was in Dubrovnik with his wife & they would come over to Korcula to meet us & also John Paskulich rang to say he was in Dubrovnik with his girlfriend & they also would meet us on Korcula arriving same day. Met John at bus, got them accommodation then met Kreso & his wife on ferry, got them sorted. John & his girlfriend stayed only the one night as they were restricted for time, took them to bus following morning & spent 4 days with Kreso & his wife. Gary took my sister to bus & we left heading for Vrgorac where my mother came from. Went across to Peljesac by ferry, looking at map decided already half way to Dubrovnik why not do that first. Had 2 rooms with shared kitchen, great family. Lisa got on well with their grandson & they would sit up talking as he could speak reasonable amount of english.

Everywhere we stayed met great people, food & drinks come out immediatley & you feel like of the family.I am not talking about relations only also people that we just got accommodation from. Spent 3 nights there, rained 1st morning so decided to drive down to the border, did Stari Grad by night, much nicer than by day. Gary took us in & came back to pick us up. Driving & navigating was starting to catch up with him. Walked the walls following day. Where we stayed told us to leave car there & catch bus into Stari Grad as parking is bad. Decided to give it a go with car & if it did not work would bring car back & Gary would get bus in. Waited in queue for carpark, were 4th in line & people are always leaving so was not a problem. CAR WAS ALWAYS GOOD. Meant we could shop at supermarkets also so kept costs down.

All that was destroyed in war is well on way to being rebuilt. I did not realise that people actually live there in Stari Grad.. From there went up to Vrgorac, stayed with my 1st cousins. Met my mothers sister the only living aunty or uncle that I have. Her health had deteriorated in the 2 weeks before we arrived, she was no longer able to walk. This was very emotional for me especially as I could not do anything to help her. I believe she is only living on the drip so it was definitely the right year to go. Went to Mostar from here, saw the Mostar bridge as it was just opened, a big RED BULL sign on side makes it look quite stupid. I guess Red Bull sponsored some of the rebuilding. Driving down the main road, bullet holes in lots of buildings, army & police everywhere. Policeman spotted our red French number plate, thought he could make some good quick cash. Stopped Gary, said did he realise there were were 2 lanes & Gary was in wrong lane for going straight. Lanes were virtually invisible. Said the fine was 200 Euros not kunas but Euros ($400N.Z.) & was he prepared to pay. Gary said NO, I thought here we go the fine will increase. We were only speaking english not croatian. I opened the window from the back seat & asked what happens if we dont pay, he says you go to court. He then says, he can see we are not from here & he would let us off. Gary & Wayne said he would pocket the money if we had paid.. Telling my cousins afterwards they said, should have taken his number & reported him. Boris has had problems with his back & leg since the beginning of the year & was walking quite badly by now. My cousin insisted he see a doctor there. Gary & Lisa drove down to Podgora to meet up with another friend from N.Z. who has been in Europe for the past 2 years, they were only there for 10 minutes we called them back as Boris had to go to have an xray elsewhere. The following day was a holiday & the xray dept in Vrgorac had spilt out the xray fluid so we had to go to Hercegovina to a private xray. Doctor said it was coming from his spine, that it is out of place. He has been living on anti inflammatory tablets the whole time. Spent 10 days there. Met up in Drasnice with a N.Z. cousin & his friend & her family. Tried for accommodation there, thought it was too dear, 2 small rooms, not even a bed for Lisa so decided to again go to Podgora along the road. Went back to where we stayed before but they were full, they found us room next door. Stayed there & did Makarska from there. Headed back to Split, again had their apartment handed over to us. Met up with John Paskulich again, if we had planned to meet it would not have worked out so well. My cousins husband took us to the museum, Wayne came with digital camera hoping we would be allowed to film which we were. I am sure she thought we would film only the odd page but we did all 32 years while I wrote out the few years of deaths. From there headed for Zagreb only to find out all Boris cousins were headed for Novi so decided Okay we would also head for Novi. Spent another 8 days there, again spent time with Krsto. Went to Pula & Island of Krk. Cousins kept coming to Novi for weekends & working during week & as we had met them all decided to do Zagreb anyway. Stayed with Gary's friend whom we had met in Novi, her flatmate was away on holiday so she gave us her room, Boris & I had her bed, boys slept on double bed sofa & her & Lisa went into her flatmates room. Spent 5 days there. Went to Opatija out from Rijeka, went to Triest while here. Took off for Bled in Slovenia, weather turned wet & cold, wondered why we were freezing while down in Croatia it was boiling hot. Enjoyed this as Slovenia is so picturesque. Headed for Munich, stayed in Rosenheim as agency said only Hotels in Munich & we would have no trouble finding accommodation in Rosenheim as beer festival in October & this was beginning of Sept. We get to Rosenheim only to find beer festival here before Munich. The guys had a great time, it was an unbelieveable sight.

If we did not have a car we would have seen nothing, done nothing. We would get to a tourist agency, ask for what accommodation was available number 5 wasnt always good but always found something. Having a car meant we could always check it out, if we did not like it or it was too dear we tried elsewhere. Final day drive to Munich, did a test run out to the airport as we were leaving 7.20am so would be driving to airport in the dark. Found it was an easy drive, right to the front door of Lufthansa airlines. Drove to where we had to drop the car off & checked as to the best method of getting back to the airport. Repeated the procedure so knew all would be well. Drove back to Munich, found another festival there, so filled in the night. Drove to the airport, arrived about 1.00pm, reduced down our luggage as much as we could. The boys took the car back only to find the service station closed where we were told we could ring a taxi from so back to the airport with the car, rang taxi from there & once again took the car back. We did over 7000 kms, hit the 7000 km on the way to the airport, Gary says cant do more than 7000 we walk the rest of the way. While waiting for our flight Boris, Gary & Lisa had some sleep. I woke Lisa when it was time to go. She must have slept on one side & when she went to stand up her leg collapsed under her & she fell. I thought she might have broken her leg as it was all red & swollen immediatly luckily I had a bottle of cold water & a flannel with me so was able to walk after a while, limping. Thought this would be great we have to fly to London & she has broken her leg. Arrived in London, spent 2 nights there before our European tour. Bus load of 53 people mostly Australians, we headed for France, Belgium, Holland, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, France & back to London.

It was an amazing experience & probably the last holiday together as a family. We had hoped to see Nicholas Jezic in Paris but we felt it would be too hard for us so disappointingly it did not eventuate. He suggested meeting up for a different can can show. It was the last evening for us with the group, we would have had to get into Paris by train, go to the show & get back to our Hotel, leaving 6.15 the following morning for London. If we did it with our tour we were taken there, it was an early show & we were brought back. Last 2 nights back in London. Said goodbye to Gary & returned home to horrible cold weather. Washing in a washing machine again is real good as washing by hand for 5 people & clothes drying everywhere is not fun. I am now processing my Vrgorac info as I had to write it all out by hand just as I do the Mormon films then put it all into families but at least I can do it sitting at home. We have put it all on one computer then I am transferring it to the Family Tree programme on the other computer.

You asked for this. Lynette

We are saddened to learn that one of Rojo Gato's senior gurus, the 20 year old Pearljam has gone to the catnip patch in the sky.

John moans, Paula writes:

I am pleased to announce that my cat, Rojo Gato, has surpassed the Hunting Arizonians (Mike, Ron, Dustin, John, Aaron) in his quest for the KITTY GRAND SLAM.

To date Rojo's Kills are:

4 Rattlesnakes (he brings them in the house to me)
2 Rabbits
12 Lizzards
20+ Rats
17 Mice
20+ Gophers
70 Spiders

In the Spirit of Uncle Blackie, Rojo Gato is once again keeping the neighborhood of Sunny Lane and Woodland Vista Drive SAFE....from predators!!!@!!!

Cece and I got to visit our fake grand daughter, Avery! Avery was born to our fake daughter Cathleen seated left. (Our five fake daughters were carefully chosen from the ranks of the Southwest's finest beverage consultants). Seated to the right is fake daughter Caitlin. I, of course, am overseeing the festivities from behind the couch.

The photo was taken by birth grandmother Janet

The dove opener saw the doves get a reprieve from the family's west coast sharpshooters as the Wednesday opener saw Aaron, Ron, John, and Dustin tied up with school, work, relocation, or recuperation. But Mike, recognizing a holy day of obligation went and bagged a limit including 1 whitewing and 9 mourning doves. The morning started slow, seeing just 4 birds in the first hour (getting two), but after a move to a new location, the other 8 came within 30 minutes.

Joe Segulja also reported a successful, albeit slow, hunt from Texas:

Joe

At lower left view Cece, with a group at a Thalian charitable event. The woman in the purple dress in the center of the picture, for all you oldies radio fans, is Carol Connors, the lead singer for the Teddy Bears (to know, know, know him, is to love, love, love him, and I do. . . ).

She is one of the few people to have won a Grammy, an Emmy, an Oscar, and a Tony award for her performances. I think someone said that meeting Cece ranks right up their with those awards. Carol, Incidentally, will be doing the musical score for the remake of the movie '10;' the producer of that movie is the fellow in the top left of the photo. The woman in the lower right, Mara, is a fashion designer.

Mike, in hand cuffs, draped with a prison smock, also did his part for charity, serving time in the March of Dimes 'jail' for businessmen, until his friends bailed him out (I served the whole sentence, thanks a lot!)

Autumn has news:

Hey Mike,
I'd love to write more often but it's seems we are doing the same stuff as we were a year ago. Well, at least Jeff and I are, Leah does a lot more :) She's starting to talk now and she's been walking for about 6 months. She's adorable, everybody says so :) LOL. Anyways, Jeff's still in school at UNLV. He'll finish December of 2005 so we're nearing the end. Jeff loves the program though so that helps the fact that he has classes during the Summer too. I think Physical Therapy will be a great career for him.

As for me, I work from home for my father-in-law who runs Leavitt Insurance Agency. Oh yeah, I have been doing some genealogy research lately and I was wondering what computer program you had the Segulja info on :) Other that that I keep busy taking care of Leah.

As for Leah she turned a year and a half two days ago and is learning something new each day . She talks a lot and has a fascination with the movie Finding Nemo. She's constantly pointing at the TV and saying his name as to signal me to put it on. The funny thing is we don't even own it! She watches it at her Grandma Leavitt's! Anyways, I've attached some pics of Leah to prove how cute she is :)

Talk to ya later,
Autumn

Julie has news from her Segulja branch in Texas:

We started Laughlin Home Builders in March of 2003. In April of this year I started working full time with LHB and let go of my job at Wells Fargo. We are really busy with 5 houses going right now. Did you see the Designing Texas piece on our website?

Alyssa graduated from Kindergarten in May. She is playing indoor soccer this summer and finished up dance lessons with a recital in May. All the brothers are doing well.

We’re off to Colorado this Wednesday for 11 days; a welcome sabbatical from the heat. That’s about it.

Talk to you later…

Julie
Laughlin Home Builders, Inc.
Lipan, TX. 76462

Cousin Nicolas Jezic, living in Paris, France, reminds us (in America) of the Jezic contribution to our national culture. As evidence he points to the Jezic Ensemble, a vocal group started by his cousin (our third cousin) Dragan Jezic's late wife Diane Peacock Jezic, an exemplar and advocate of American women composers. Check out the Jezic Ensemble.

Mike, Cece, and Margay went to Virginia, visited the house where Washington and Jefferson planned the battle of Yorktown, wherein the British surrendered, acknowledging America's existense.

They visited the National Museum, the Washington, Lincoln, Jefferson, and Roosevelt monuments, as well as Arlington National cemetary, the new WWII Memorial, the Korean War Memorial, the Viet Nam War Memorial Wall, and the Marine Corps' Iwo Jima Memorial, depicting the flag raising on Mt Suribachi--a scene originally viewed first hand by Margay's husband, and Michael's father, Nathan who recounted a brief intermission in the battle when a spontaneous patriotic cheer erupted. Today the monument commands a loud silence as it casts an intermission of reverence over the lives of those who glance upon it. Other side trips included Jamestown, Yorktown, Colonial Williamsburg and Presidents' Park. On a day trip to Hampton's Road they went on a Harbor cruise and visited Fort Monroe where Chief Blackhawk was held prisoner after being captured by Jefferson Davis, and, stood in the room where Jefferson Davis, himself, was held prisoner after his short lived stint as President of the Confederacy.

Hi Mike!

I noticed that Michael emailed you a while back and told you that we were expecting our 3rd baby this fall. After having 4 or 5 doctor's appointments now, we have established the due date to be 9/26/04. We also know the gender of our little bundle, but Michael has chosen to keep that a secret from the rest of the family. So, it's pure torture around here :) No one seems to want to be surprised! Too bad they don't hold 'the power', huh?

Have a great day!
Jennifer Segulja

Paula Hansen Klema and John Klema have a new address in Lakeside!! In an extended family affair, they made the move this Sunday, May 23, 2004. She will live across the street from her 'Aunt Ma,' Margaret Segulja Pottorff.

Margaret Segulja Pottorff boarding the party limousine that took her, daughter Yvonne, son-in-law Ron, grandson Aaron, Aaron's girlfriend Holly, friends Mike and Leslie Brumley, 'adopted' son Mark and Cheri Gabler, and son Michael and Cece on a birthday wine tasting tour of the Temecula Valley vineyards. Wines getting a consensus approval were Callaway's Muscat Cannelli and Pinot Gris, Wilson Creek's Almond Champagne, Van Roekel's Gewertztraminer, and Baily's TV white, among others. . .it gets pretty foggy after that.

As best as we can remember, a good time was had by all.

Going 'home' to Croatia? Cousin Suzy, from the Miletic branch, can find you a place to stay!

sorry for being lazy and not answering before.
We're fine, hope the same with you ?
I 've found a short term job with one British tour operator - looking for villas to rent in Croatia.(http://www.frenchaffair.com) and I'm quite happy with it.

Suzy

The world travelling Radetic branch returns from their South American cruise.
Dianne Miller Havertine reports:

We had a great trip to South America--no we did not look up any family and we do not have any pictures--we are still using the throw away cameras! We used to take loads of pictures on our trips and carefully mount them in scrap books along with trip memorabilia but when we moved from Illinois to Arizona neither the kids or we wanted the albums--so we don't do that any more.

We started the trip with 3 days in Santiago, then boarded the Holland America ship for the 14 day trip around Cape Horn, Antarctica, Faulkland Islands and ending up in Buenos Aires for a 3 day stay. We loved the varied landscape, wildlife and people.

Dianne

Western Australia reports in the person of John Paskulich:

Lots of interesting things have been happening to me recently.

I've decided to become a SKIN (spend the kids inheritance now) and organised some trips away.

December 2003 i travelled to Auckland New Zealand, met up with Sebalja family who showed me great hospitality. I saw a lot of the north island including a trip to the gum fields (fossilised kauri gum mines) where my grandfather Frank Piskulich worked 1911-1917. Met Piskulich, Paladin, Sokolich and Dobric families in NZ. Some had heard the old stories about Frank who by all accounts was a wild young man.

April 2004 travelled with my partner Mavis (Maeve) to North Queensland Australia including Cairns, Townsville and Charters Towers. In townsville i attended an ANZAC Day reunion of my old army mates (that's Aus for buddies) that i served with in Vietnam war.

July 2004 Maeve and I are travelling to England, France, Part of Switzerland, Italy and Croatia. Maeve needs to return to Australia and work early August but I will remain in Croatia for an extra two weeks!

If you have any contacts in Novi interested to talk to an aussie Piskulich please pass their names on to me. Also any ideas on accomodtion there? The last was in 2000 and I only spent two nights in a gostiona owned by Sokolich family.

My second daughter Fiona is currently working in UK we hope to catch up together in Novi in August.

Regards
John

Pete Segulja III (Petey) reports that he is raising alfalfa and running cattle 20 miles outside of Wells, Nevada on Highway 93. . .and that the elk and antelope are foraging in his fields (he had to let Mike know that!).

Suzie recounts a baptism as a family affair (this one starring grandson Cash)

Love Suzie

Novljani are coming to America

Dubravko Šegulja

Well, Mike's company, Poet Properties entered the big time world of competitive racing. . . soapbox cars, that is.

Without a driver, Mike purchased the car and waited to be assigned a driver from a list of kids whose families could not afford a car.

Soon a 10 year old 62 lb. driver by the name of Ryan was assigned to my car and 'Team Poet' was born. Check us out on the right. Check out our 1st win on the left!!!

Marijana will send photos from her African Safari:
Marijana being the daughter of my (the editor's) 2nd Segulja cousin, Karman Miletic Antic--and Jason's 3rd cousin.

Sorry my computer is giving me trouble. In actual fact it's the modem so the internet connection has a few faults. I've had no news from the lottery, unfortunatelly. I'll try again this year.

I'm now in 5th year medicine! and next year will be my last year! We're all great otherwise. My dad's business is going well so he's happy.

I have about 3 reels of photos that I still haven't developed! There's some of me when I went to the Kruger Park and all the animals we saw there! it was great. Promise I'll send you some as soon as I develop them.

Marijana

Jason has a new email address in New Zealand:
Jason being the son of my (the editor's) 2nd Segulja cousin, Margaret Maricich Aleksich

hi
jase here.
just wanted to update my email address.< />< />
Jason Aleksich jason.a@akl.buchan.co.nz< />

The Radetic contingent checks in advising of new family additions and travel plans:

I would like to add the following to the web page:

Jack Richard Havertine was born to Richard Mark and Linda Havertine on 2-28-03. Mark is our son (Richard and Dianne Havertine).

We are leaving today for a South American cruise!

Thanks,

Dianne and Dick
Diane is a 3rd-8th cousin to the Sebaljas, Jezics, and Seguljas in our family

Mike failed to get his bobcat during the last weekend of the season, but he did get two nice foxes:

Mike and Cece visited their timeshare in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, along with Margay and footed airfare for nephew/grandson Aaron as an 'almost graduation' present. While neither Mike nor Aaron were able to hook a Striped Marlin or Swordfish, Aaron made the family proud with his rendition of a tequila swilling, boot stomping Mexican hat dance. Those of us who recognized his dance detected strong Eastern European moves in his version--fortunately there was no accordian music to give him away. A gringo from Washington state was a distant second. Below, view Aaron posing with his prize: a silver bracelet and an engraved tequila shot glass (only one of 350,476 known to exist!)

More Kiwi Seguljas, Tracey Posa writes:

Tracey being the wife of Anthony Posa, the son of my (the editor's) 2nd Mudrovcic cousin, Mary Mudrovcic Posa.

Just a quick note to finally let you know that we have a new little girl to add to our family tree.

Her name is Caitlin and she was born in January 2003. I have been on maternity leave for the last year and have only just recently returned to work. . .hence this very late email!

Anthony and I are thrilled and as you can see from the pic attached, Caitlin is absolutely adored by her big brother Matt.

Hope all is well with you.

Kind regards,

Tracey Posa

More Texas Seguljas, Michael Segulja writes:
Michael being the son of my (the editor's) second Segulja/Mudrovcic cousin, Robert Segulja, for those of you keeping score

I have some new news for you, but I was waiting to replay to this until I spoke with Grandma Segulja. I didn't want her hearing from somebody else. I talked to her yesterday, so it's okay to post this now. Jennifer is pregnant again!! It's a total surprise to us because we were definitely not expecting this. We found out about 3 weeks ago. She has her first official doctors appointment next week, so I imagine we'll find out the due date then. Right now, she is estimating sometime in October as the due date.

Well, this will make number 3, so we're going to have our hands full!!

Talk to you later,

Michael Segulja

In December, parts of the Pottorff clan (Mike, Cece, and Margay) hooked up with parts of the Kriskovich clan (Bill and Mary), and, met in San Jose, where they took off for Marina where they stayed in Mike and Cece's timeshare. The next day, they went to Hearst Castle (see picture below) and the following day they went to the Aquarium in Monterey Bay. They also saw a herd of elephant seals, that looked as big as beached whales, and some sea otters.

Upon returning home, we were saddened to learn that Margay's 'adopted' Japanese daughter, Asako's (a relative we picked up during Yvonne's residence in Japan) father-in-law had passed away.

Sadness soon struck closer to home as we learned of the sudden passing of Anne Segulia Tippit Desilets. Mike and Margay travelled to Blythe to attend the California memorial services, while the bulk of the Texas clan attended the graveside services conducted in El Paso Texas. To view Anne's obituary--prepared by Suzie, Debra, Robert et. al.--click HERE.

Tragedy continued to haunt Cece throughout the holiday season. Following the passing of her 21 year old cat, Tiger, we were all stunned with the sudden passing of her former husband, business partner, and dear friend Isak to a remarkably advanced, albeit undiagnosed, case of Leukemia. And, three weeks later, sadness again visited Cece as her 25 year old cat Melissa used up every ounce of her ninth life. Throughout this ordeal, Cece's father, Jack, has been in and out of intensive care 3-4 times!

In November, Mike, Cece, and Margay went to Venezuela. On a day trip, they hired a small plane and flew into the Amazon to view Angel Falls, the world's highest waterfall. From the Airplane window, you could see the top of it but not the bottom--the pilot flew a distance aways to get this picture

The Southern California clan suffered much anxiety during the great fire and evacuations in October. Below, view Margaret Segulja Pottorff as she points to the charred hill behind her house. The fire eventually made its way down the hill where it was stopped at the corner intersection. The family survived without any losses, though at least 6 friends lost their homes.

Ooops--we have sadly learned that Paula and Frank's journey from Croatia to South Africa to Julian, California crossed paths with the fire, destroying their newly purchased home

Mike and Aaron went hunting in South Texas, and got drenched. All the hunting was from the road as all the blinds were under water. Mike got skunked, while Aaron managed to arrow a javelina.

Wila Dobric reports:

Roy's mother, Katherine, is still doing well for 100 years + 7 months. We will see her this wkend when we go to celebrate # 2 grandson's 13th b-day.

There is a new William Peter Vander Pol on the scene--William Peter vander Pol, VI (the 6th) to be exact!. . .as proud Grandma Suzie gushes. Congratulations to Bill (the 5th) and Amber!

We are all saddened by the passing of Jack Hansen, husband of Annie Segulja Hansen and father of Paula Hansen Klema and Johanna Hansen Whisman--see Jack's obituary.

Paula's friend, Al, has been released from the hospital following an encounter with a rattlesnake--he is alive, and, it appears that his kidney function has returned--be careful Al!!

Asja recounts her trip down the Balkan Peninsula

I think you asked me about the family tree but I don't know if it has arrived because I was in Rijeka last week. Today I'm going to Novi, maybe it has arrived in the meantime. I also wanted to thank you for your postcard, hope you had a nice time. I had a great time in July in Dalmacija. I went with my friends, we were in the city called Vodice, it's near Sibenik. We also traveled to Split, Sibenik and on the island near Zadar (Pasman and Ugljan). Really wonderful places.

I'm in Rijeka now, preparing my 2 exams, hope everything will be ok.

Aunt Mary regards you also, she was in Novi for 2 weeks during my mom's vacation. She's all right, only her eyes are bad, she can't see very well. My grandmother also had an accident with her eyes. Doctors presume it was a brain stroke, and she lost her sight on one eye. She's fine now but still getting used to it.

You asked me for your great grandfather's grave and I hope I'll be able to tell you that information, but I must ask Mary or my grandmother.

Asja

Dove season opened in Southern California this September 1--50 of the 'birds of peace,' formerly residing in the Imperial Valley, are at peace now as Dustin and John each took a limit near the East Highline Canal south of Niland, while Aaron and Ron got their birds along the Alamo River north of Brawley, and Mike took his limit North of Holtville. Not to be outdone, Joe Segulja took his limit opening day (and a couple times since) near Throckmorton, Texas.

Margay, Cece, and Mike spent a week in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. The featured destination was, of course, the Butchart Gardens, pictured at the left. They also had high tea at the Empress Hotel--eating off of the King's China--on 10 August, which was Mike's birthday. They took the high speed ferry over from Seattle and even though they had a return ticket they had to take the slow boat back and rent a car as the ship had been over-booked. They arrived at the airport with 'two drinks time to spare.' Other items viewed, included the Museum of British Columbia--featuring a collection of Chinese dinosaurs--a tour of an old 'castle,' a pedicab ride, watertaxis, a city tour, a narrated tour of an old cemetary and a horsedrawn carriage ride. Cece and Margay also found time to sneak away for a massage, facial, hair styling and a bunch of other girl stuff. . .and they ate rather immodestly every day, including a foray through China Town where they walked through Fan Tan Alley--the narrowest street in North America. They all had a great time just marvelling at the view from their penthouse suite (which they got by the luck of the draw)

Paula has news, some happy, some sad:
Happy----> Dustin turns 30!

We had a nice huge party with about 30 people. Great Aunt Maw Pottorff was there with Mike and Cece. Mom and John and all his friends helped him bring in his 30th year...CONGRATULATIONS DUSTIN!!!

some sad

The family is in shock with the news of Travis Armstrong's death from a fall from a cliff in the Big Bend area of Texas. Funeral services will be conducted, Friday July 25th. View obituary

Suzie Tippit is a proud grandma (with photos to appear on the Anne Segulia page soon)

Asja Mrdja gives us a Rijeka update:

Dejan doesn't have any e-mail address, everyone usually write on mine. He's totally occupied with motorcycling; he sold his old bike which was crashed in the accident last summer and now when his leg is much better, he's planning to buy a new one. Three years ago he joined the motor club here in Opatija and they're travelling around the country.

Every month they go somewhere else on different places, it depends where the meeting is organized. They also go abroad, usually in Slovenia or Italy. I've been several times with him, and it's nice, people are coming from all parts of the world , there is always some concert, games or something like that, quite interesting.

This week I'm having my last exam in this semester, and then I go on 'summer vacation' for 2 months. In the end of July I'm going in Sibenik (Dalmatia) with my friend. We'll stay there for one week, I'm really looking forward to go there. We're going by car, I suppose it will take some 5-6 hours driving but I think it'll be a nice trip.

'Till next writing, stay well !

Katherine Bujanovich Dobric turns 100!

The family mourns the death of Mira Krpan--from the Jezic branch. Mira was a close friend of Blazenka and Mary's family in Rijeka and Zagreb. . .and she was a third cousin to all my first cousins in America and my second cousins in Croatia and America.

News from proud grandma Anne Segulja

Ann also reported that Liz is attending Baylor, Kristin is a senior in high school and Sara is a freshman. The above four girls are Joe Segulja's daughters.

Tom's boys are now attending Tech. Matt will graduate next year and Doug is in his sophmore year.

Bob and Chris are enjoying Michael's children, Michael Alexander who is now 3 years old and Morgana who is seven months old. Carrie got her degree in physical therapy this last May.Thanks Anne for the update.

Now some news from El Paso. Mary Cooper is doing fine. Plays bridge once a week or is dancing when she's not flying to Idaho to visit her two grandsons. Daughter Laurie is back in El Paso now.

Below, check out the rest of the gang at the Shrimp Bucket, one of Mazatlan's gastronomical landmarks.

Suzie (again) writes from Blythe, reporting on the exploits of yet another neice--a champion steer raiser and ballerina!--who garnered the Miss Blythe beauty title and who took a shot at the Miss California title http://www.cityofblythe.net/tdiarchives/blythestatetitle.html

Suzie writes from Blythe:

Anne seems to have adjusted well. last summer we had a scare. The meds she was on didn't mix well and it threw her for a loop. That is when Mary and Anne came for their visit. Since that time the problem got corrected and she's gotten better.

Debbie has moved back to Bakersfield. Bobby is still here. Bryan has been working nights for a while(1 1/2 yrs) yuck.....

Autumn and her husband Jeff are BOTH graduating from college this weekend, May 3rd. Both have a Biology major/chemistry minor....after that they will be living in Las Vegas (closer,yea!)

Thanks again for writing........miss ya,Suzie

Ann Segulia sends news from Texas

I have not been too active on the computer. Mine is so old it doesn't work half the time. Tom came and cleaned it for me and it is doing better. I never heard from the Bako you had told me about. I guess it was when the computer wasnt working. It still gives me a little trouble. I hope to get more time and a new computer later later this year, maybe then I will get with it.

Things are fine with all of us in Texas, with graduations and a wedding. I have been trying to get myself ready for it all. Tell all hello,

Bye now,

Ann Segulja

We are saddened to learn of Charles Jezick's passing (see http://www.segulja.net/cjezic.html )

Not impressed, Julie writes:

Julie

The INTERNET GHOUL hacks in:

On a separate note, since Mike is gone and the page is without supervision I have taken this opportunity to play internet ghoul and screw with the website while he is not here to do anything about it. If there is anyone out there besides myself who might like to post some notes without the normal editing done by Mike, please email them to the Internet Ghoul (no longer active). This is the perfect opportunity to get even with Mike for going to Hawaii without us.

The Internet Ghoul

Carrie Segulja reports:

Click here to see Morgann and Aunt Carrie. http://www.segulja.net/morgann.jpg

God bless you!

Carrie

The Segulja women in Lakeside had much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving--thanks to them correctly identifying sports figures--Alabama football coach Bear Bryant and Australian golfer Greg Norman--they managed to lose only 2 of their 3 games with the men. The running score is now 148-5 in favor of the men. The womens' 'victory' set off a rather raucous banter--neighbors described it as akin to a witches' convention in a henhouse.

Many of you have written, asking, 'Mike, how is the pheasant hunting in Southern California?' Well, I have to admit that it exists, but that, in my experience, it is none too good. I have hunted a private field for the last 3 years without firing a shell. Well, this year was different! When we got to the end of the drive we were looking at a line of other hunters on the end of the field. And, wouldn't you know it, a pheasant jumped up flying between the two lines, but as I was was on the end it was flying straight away from me, without being in the line of fire. I was, of course, the furthest away from the bird, but the only one that could safely fire before the bird veered to the right or left. I got one shot, and got one feather but the bird kept going, veering in the direction of other hunters, so I could not safely fire either. We went through the field a couple of more times and I gave up, deciding to finish my limit of doves. I had about an hour left of daylight when I came to a favorite brush pile. I loaded my gun and entered the brush, only to be greeted by a 'no hunting/no shooting' sign. Dejected, I walked back to my car unloaded the two shells from the magazine and pulled the ejector lever for the shell in the chamber, making a fine mid-air catch of the ejected shell. The noise from the gun's mechanism caused two pheasants to jump out of a sugar beet field, leaving me standing there with an empty gun in one hand and a shell in the other--I quickly reinserted the shell and took a Hail Mary shot that knocked down the bird. That shot startled yet another bird who took off. I quickly grabbed another shell, put it in the gun, hailed Mary, and fired, but got nothing. I did get the one pheasant though and a limit of doves.

Proud Mama Paula reports:

On Nov 3rd of 2002 Dustin Berg got his first deer. A forked horn buck. He was hunting in the Imperial Valley of CA near Bard, in the desert along the Colorado River. He walked up about 2 1/2 miles from coyote pond in a canyon. The cell phone message was so great all I heard was 'I AM SO STOKED!!!' Dustin is Annie Segulja's (Hansen) eldest grand son and Mike Pottorff's cousin once removed. CONGRATS TO DUSTIN!!!

Margay reports:

Ivica is still working on his new home. It's been a bit frustrating to him but it's well on it's way to completion. His wife, Tajana, and their children spend the summer in Umagu. and are back in school now.

She sends her best regards to all.

Michael, Cece and Marge took a couple of days off last week and flew to Tucson, Arizona. The plane trip was only an hour and five minutes long. Just enough time to sip a drink. While in Tucson they visited the Karchner Caverns in Benson, Arizona. Not nearly as big as the ones we saw in Slovenia last February but very lovely. We saw seven different types of formations. The most outstanding one was named Kubla Khan. It's the most massive column in Arizona and stand 58 ft. tall. Thursday we visited the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. This Museum is a world-renowned zoo, natural history museum, and a botanical garden, all in one place, All the animals and plants on display are native to the Sonora Desert region. It was very informative and educational.

Friday morning , I, Marge, drove to Yuma, Arizona to attend my 61st high school reunion. I don't usually attend reunions, but was talked into attending this one. I'm glad I did because I not only saw many of my classmates but got to see many old friends that were family friends and neighbors. Some I haven't seen since I left the valley to attend college in l94l. It's funny how you expect to see the same young face you last saw, but no way we've all gotten older.

Who says the Seguljas don't run in a fast crowd?? Check out Suzie Tippit's neice, Jennifer Downes, age 19, in her racing regalia at Blythe Speedway

And, they televised the speed truck series here on Saturday night (10-19) to be broadcast Thanksgiving and the weekend following....during intermission some kids got to do a little cheer and my (other) nieces (Robert's, Amber's, & Autumn's cousins) kids Justin 8, and Alyssa 8, got to speak on the microphone.....they said it should be part of the show on Fox (Television Network's) Sports Speed Truck Series on Thanksgiving Day !!!!! --Suzie. For more information on Blythe's racing program, click here.

Other Tippit/Blythe updates include news that Autumn is expecting a stork during Spring Break in January; Bryan's 30 year High School Reunion is coming up; Robert and Melissa will have their 10th, and Amber and Bill will have their 5 Year Reunion.

Kathryn offers a sad note from Colorado:

Well, here in Good old Colorado no rain snow or any thing like that for the longest time. Ski season has opened and well let's just say 15 inches is not the greatest amount to ski or snowboard on.

School has been out for the high school for a week and the other elementary kids get out just in time for Thanksgiving.

Kathryn

PS
Who is gonna help with the next family reunion?

Julie offers a news flash from Texas:

Quick News!!

Julie

I am in the process of writing up a 'potted' history of Croatia and my family roots for my kids. Are you interested in extracts for the Segulja page? Two reasons - to share what I know and give others the chance to comment and feedback any extra info or corrections. I would like it to be as accurate as possible given what has been lost thru passage of time. Check out John's history.

Meanwhile, back on the home front, Asja reports:

Mary and Blaza are in Novi, I go there every weekend when my mother comesfrom Ogulin.

Mica is in Rijeka since September, I think. I don't hearanything from Nina and Stefan, it was last time I saw them on Daniel'sfuneral. Cedo is studying in Zagreb on Faculty of electrical engineering andcomputing and Dragana is on Faculty for chemist's assistant, or somethinglike that.

At left, view Mariyana Antic, flanked by Marin and Sasha Sokolic during her recent visit to Novi Vinidol. At right, view Mariyana, disguised as

Nicolas Jezic comes to San Diego from France. . .does he drop a dime and call his cousins to get some good California wine?? NOOOOOOO!! Quel domage!!!!

Hello MichaelAs you will see Colette and I were very close to your home last month. We stayed 2 nights at La Jolla Hilton and visited Marineland. At Coronado, just in front of that little place where we took these two pictures, I went in a DHL office to try to find you in a telephone directory but they had only the Coronado island directory. So the drink will be for another trip. I thought you were living on the island since one day you told me about the US Navy base. I looked at every stars and stripes flag to see if you were standing behind but they were so many flags there..... :-))

We spent two and a half weeks in California traveling by car without any plan made in advance. We landed in SF and left from LA, spent a few days in Carmel where we have very good friends met in Paris who live in a beautiful house in the valley. It was our fourth stay in California but the first one in the San Diego area.

Best regards
Nicolas

Margay wants everyone to know that she (Margay) and Cece beat Mike and Aaron at bridge a couple of weeks ago, but she didn't expect to read anything in the gossip page except accounts of how the men relentlessly stomp the women in Trivial Pursuit. There!!!! I've published it for the world to see!

Asja writes:

This summer, in July, my brother (Dejan) had an accident. He was riding a motorbike and some car hit him so he fell of the bike and his leg, just below the knee, was broken. He still isn't able to stand on that foot and he probably won't for the next 3 months. It was a really bad crash and, thank God, because it could be even worse.

As you know, this year I started to study at the University of Rijeka. Actually, that's a Faculty of tourism and hospitality management in Opatija (that's a town near Rijeka). My lectures started two weeks ago, and it doesn't seem so difficult, but who knows...

This is all the 'news', lot of regards to all of you and hope to hear from you soon!

Asja

Margay notes:

Michael, Marge and Cece had a great time exploring the islands in the Caribbean. They spent the first night in Puerto Rico and then flew down to Dutch Sint Maarten. While there, they visited French Saint Martin and the islands of St. Barths (French) and Anguilla (British). When not enjoying the lovely beaches they took a sunset cruise one evening and then one day went down in a glass bottom boat to view the coral and the fish . The shopping was great and the BBQ'd ribs were fabulous. View from our room --->

Karmen provides updates from Africa (her family), and, Croatia (Robert, Biserka, Denis, Zeljka)

We're back!! As you know we were in Croatia! We were there for 3 weeks and we really enjoyed it a lot. Now we're back and it's taking us a while to get used to life on this side of the world. We took many photos but I just haven't developed them yet, believe me when I do you will be the first one I send them to :o) I'm really glad to see that Robert has contacted you, unfortunatelly this time I didn't get to see Biserka, but I saw Zeljka and Dennis and his family and I will send you more information for the family tree about them (and photos).

I'll write again soon!
hugs and kisses

Karmen

Tracey Posa provides a Kiwi Mudrovcic update:

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--Mary Posa moved into her lovely new home, just a few minutes from us andShirley & Paul, so all her children and grand-children can now visit on aregular basis!

Grandma Ann Segulja reports:

Mary Kathyrn Segulja has a busy year ahead of her: next month (August) she will have an engagement party where she and her intended (longtime beau Joseph _________) will announce their wedding plans for next June. In the meantime, however, she will graduate from Oklahoma University in May.

Cecilia Sokolic makes her introduction from Argentina, and wishes to speak to her long lost cousins in Africa--Karmen! Mariyana!

Queridos parientes, me alegra mucho recibir noticias de ustedes; ya que por un error habiamos perdido las direcciones de ustedes y perdimos contacto hasta que nos encontramos con el primo Luis Sokolic y nos dijo que el nos conectaria nuevamente con ustedes. Yo soy hermana de Silvina Sokolic, me llamo Cecilia Sokolic, tengo un hijo de 9 años que se llama Franco Sokolic y soy la hija mayor de Antonio Sokolic hijo menor de Antonio Y Catalina. Espero tener contacto de ustedes mas seguido. quisiera que me mandaran la direccion de los parientes de SudAfrica. El unico problema es el idioma, que yo no entiendo muy poco su idioma y no se si ustedes entienden el español.les mando la direccion de Silvina: csilvinas@hotmail.com.ar.

Yvonne just flew off to Puerto Rico where she went to help a friend. . . sure! Next month, she and husband Ron and son Ryan are off to Alaska where they will battle salmon and halibut.

Make room in the trophy cabinet, Elden Whisman just garnered another trophy--this time for his prowess as a tennis player!

Empty Nest Syndrome Strikes Ramona, California

Paula is suffering empty nest syndrome. Her son Dustin has moved out to his own house. She made him take a week to do it. She has been over every night to make sure he is doing fine. She is impressed at his decorating ability and now feels a lot better about making him cook and do house work while living at home. The first night he slept there it took 2 men to peel her hugging arms off him. Then she and John got in the car and left. She made it 2 blocks to Main Street before the tears started. She was thinking that she spent 18 yrs without Dustin and 30 with him. Anyone having items they no longer use please donate them this way.

Mike Pottorff and friend Mike Brumley led the Segulja mens' team to victory over the women in Trivial Pursuit. The running score is now 146-4 in favor of the men. Out numbered 2:1 the men fought valiantly against the women who let victory slip from their fingers not once, but twice as they failed to answer a sports question.

Mary Segulja Kriskovich was the surprise guest at her 80 1/2 birthday. The party, arranged by children, Bill and Toni, was a complete surprise. Mary thought she was going to a benefit dinner for Bill's swim team.

Steven's 'new' restaurant--Goodwood Barbecue--in Boise, Idaho has a webpage http://www.goodwoodbbq.com

Suzy reports of Africans in Kastav!

I'm looking forward to seeing her and Marijana-theyare going to stay here another 15 days...Wow, what a surprise ...!I still can't believe they are here!

Dragan Jezic receives the photos of his 1st cousin and my 3rd cousin Mira Krpan with me and with Margaret's 1st cousin Marija Segulja, and responds:

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Dragan

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Suzie reports:

Amber & Bill (VanderPol) were showing llamas in May and Amber won 1st in her class. They then took the llamas and got them Master Packer Certified in June....after an 8 mile trek thru water,cliffs, and other obstacles....