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HOME FROM HOME porthole to the past

Mrs. Mila St. Jacob’s
Mišura Cathedral
Around the county Children festival
Vodice Official opening
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From the editor

Mark THOMAS
W
elcome to our beautiful city and to the
fourth edition of “The Sibenik Times”.
After nine years of living in Croatia I find
myself doing some strange things, subconsciously
of course. The other day I saw two joggers com-
ing down the road and I found myself nodding my
head in disbelief at them. I guess I have caught the
Dalmatian “take it easy” syndrome. I used to see
thousand of joggers everyday and now I’m staring
as if they are from another planet. One local guy
told me people run here for two reasons, if they
President on Festival
- It is a privilege to be in Sibenik today.
The world is in Sibenik today and Sibe-
nik is in the world today because chil-
dren for here will send a message to
the wide world from all areas of art and
creation for children – commented the
President of the Republic of Croatia
SIBENIK
ON WORLD
Stjepan Mesić at the official opening
of the 48th International Children’s
Festival which was held under his
sponsorship. Mr. Mesić congratulated
everyone involved in making the festi-
val possible for so many years, adding
that the festival even took place during
murals with art works of renowned
Croatian photographs included: D. Fa-
bijanic, Z. Bacic, R. Kosinozic, D. Saric, A.
the Homeland War. He recalled the mi-
litary action which started on the 21st
of June 1992 which liberated Miljevaca
and thanked all involved, adding that
these brave people made it possible
for Sibenik’s children and their guests
to enjoy themselves in free creation.
thedral of St. James in Sibenik and Nati-
onal Park of Plitvice Lakes. The Exhibiti-
on was shown for the first time in Paris

have stolen something or if something is on fire. HERITAGE LIST Bionda, G. Niksic, M. Topic, V. Barac, B.
Diklic, etc. Photographs are showing
on 6th October 2004 in the headquar-
ters of UNESCO as announcement of
The strange thing is I kind of understand where The Exhibition ‘Croatian heritage sites the historical core of the cities of Du- 25th anniversary of the first Croatian
he is coming from. I have to honest, acclimatising on the World Heritage List’ was opened brovnik and Split (Historical complex heritage sites on the World Heritage
into the pace and way of life in Croatia wasn’t that on the 16th of March at the Office of with the Palace of Diocletian); then Hi- List. The opening ceremony was lead
difficult. The English have a reputation for being Public Works in Dublin. The exhibition storic City of Trogir; Episcopal Complex by Croatian Ambassador in Ireland Mr
socially cold or reserved. On first impressions this presents approximately fifty photo- of Euphrasian Basilica in Poreč; The Ca- Veselko Grubisic.
opinion seems correct, we are taught from an early
age to be seen and not heard. It takes a long time
for a “newcomer “ to enter into a close friendship INVESTMENT IN SIBENIK
with your average Englishman, but after this initial
barrier has been broken you will have a friend for
life. On the other hand Croatians are an extremely
friendly nation almost overpoweringly welcoming.
One of my first contacts with Dalmatian hospital-
ity was a little shocking. When I first came to live
here I did the tour of all the relatives and family
friends. At the first house we visited I was greeted
as if I was a long lost member of the close family
who had just come back from a life threatening ad-
venture in the Amazon jungle. I stood dumbstruck
as the dewy-eyed family embraced me and kissed
me. I was ushered without questions to the sitting
room and in the blink of an eye the grandmother
came struggling out of the kitchen carrying plates
loaded with an assortment of cheeses and salamis.
I had just eaten breakfast but to decline seemed
like bad manners so I politely helped myself. Just
as I thought that I had finished the informal meal,
during which I was constantly encouraged to take
more with comments such as “you need building Croatia is gearing up for the deve- makeover would create a “unique junction of the Zagreb-Dubrov-
up” and “what have you been feeding him”, the lopment of an “international-style” example in Croatia”. “This upgra- nik highway, the Dalmare deve-
scurrying grandmother returned again with cakes. shopping centre in the central de is going to transform Dalmare lopment will feature an injection
The mountain of cakes looked pleasing to the Dalmatia town of Sibenik. Repre- into the leading shopping centre of funds amounting to 50 million
sentatives for the firm in charge of in the area and we are delighted euros (around £38 million). Travel
eye, “just something quick I made this morning”
the Dalmare establishment’s new to be working on it,” remarked the experts have often highlighted
replied the grandmother, but I could almost hear
extension outlined their intenti- property specialist. “After Zagreb Dalmatia as an “ideal” holiday loca-
my stomach groan at the thought of more food. ons to complete work by spring and its international-style retail tion, particularly if culture seekers
The finale was coffee. When I asked if I could have 2009 - just in time for anyone con- developments, we look forward to want to rent an apartment or villa
a cup of tea instead I was asked if I was ill or had a sidering a Dalmatia holiday around bringing the people of Sibenik and in Croatia. Sibenik’s central chur-
temperature. All things change and as Gail Sheehy this time next year. Vedrana Likan, Dalmatia some great international ch, the cathedral of St Jacob, is
famously said “If we don’t change, we don’t grow. If general manager of Colliers Inter- retailers.” Situated on the main another of Croatia’s many Unesco
we don’t grow, we aren’t really living.” national Croatia, said Dalmare’s road from Sibenik to Split, at the world heritage sites.
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SMOKING BAN ON WAY did you know?

Croatian authorities are planning on banning smoking in pu-
blic places, but probably only in September because of the
summer tourist season. The bill to join Britain, Italy, Ireland,
Spain and France in banning smoking in public and work
places was debated in parliament last week. Health Minister
Darko Milinovic (on the picture) says that it is possible that
the ban will exempt restaurants because it is uncertain how
much impact their inclusion would have on tourism. There is
also a need to leave time for adjustments in the bill for small
pubs and clubs, so the ban in their case is likely to begin only
in January 2009. Owners of pubs and clubs will be able to
reserve a special room for smokers, but they will have to be
completely isolated from non-smoking areas. Milinovic adds
that the new law will be much stricter about the separation
of smoking and non-smoking areas than the present one.
The amount of future fines for violations of the new law have
not yet been set, but there is speculation that they could ran-
ge up to 1,000 kunas per violation.
• Rogoznica is a tourist destination close to Pri-
mosten and 25 km south of Sibenik.
• Due to its indented coastline and other sports fa-
cilities, Rogoznica is perfect for water sports as well
as other activities. Secluded beaches await you in
numerous inlets in the vicinity of Rogoznica.
• Local festivals, taking place in August – “Ribar-
ska noc” (Fisherman’s Night) and “Noc Rogozni-
ce” (Rogoznica Night) - attract many visitors in-
cluding those from Split and Sibenik.
• The first inhabitants came to settle in Rogoznica
in 1390.
• Since Rogoznica has a number of fishermen,
fresh fish is regularly offered. Among local spe-
cialities, the best is Rogoznica-style fish stew
(“brudet”).
• Sibenik celebrates its day of the city on the 29th of
September.

ZERO TOLERANCE DRINK-DRIVE LAWS
New road-traffic safety laws that
come into force that will end an era
of zero-alcohol tolerance - for most
drivers. The new drink-drive laws will
only apply to those over the age of
24. Croatian Tourism Minister Damir
Bajs has used the prospect of such
change to warn the driving public
TISNO INVESTS INTO ECOLOGY
More than half a million Kuna will be invested by the boro-
ugh of Tisno, Hotel Borovnik and Luna apartments into the
construction and installation of a system for cleaning and
disposing of waste water. For years, especially in the summer
ADRIATIC BOAT SHOW
The nautical centre “Prgin” and Puc-
ko Open University have signed an
agreement on co-operation for the
project “Adriatic Boat Show.” Namely,
the Open University has organised
the 2nd conference on diving in the
Adriatic which will be held inside
the boat fair on the 16th and 17th of
October this year. The theme of this
HACIENDA OPENS FOR SUMMER
Day before ‘Sibenik night’, one of
most famous summer discotheques,
Hacienda, opened its doors to pu-
blic. Traditionally, opening party is
usually the event that extra tickets or
invitations are looked after and this
time was no different. However, sli-
ghtly lower number of people came
this year, probably due to fact that
only an hour earlier Croatian football
team lost its EURO 2008 quarterfi-
nal match against Turkey. Because
to drink in a responsible manner.
Not everyone supports the new law
though. The Social Democratic Party
(SDP), the second leading party in
the country, claims that the new law
violates the Constitution by discrimi-
nating against drivers under 24 years
of age to whom zero tolerance will
months, the citizens of Tisno and the many tourists who visit
have had to put up with a pungent smell. During the tourist
season the busiest area for walking in Tisno, the bridge in the
centre, is right next to the old waste water system.
conference is “Working diving and ar-
chaeological diving” and a few of the
goals are to educate divers on busine-
ss, new trends and technologies, pro-
tecting archaeological sites and exc-
hanging knowledge and possibilities
for carrying out underwater jobs. The
idea of proceeding with a second con-
ference came after the very successful
of that, all evening was marked by
sorrow, and unlucky Turkish goal,
allowing them penalties, was a top
conversation theme throughout.
This year, there are many novelties
in Hacienda, including new Public
relations person - Aleksandra Grdic.
Former miss Croatia greeted everyo-
ne with smile and charm, all ready for
interviews and picture taking.
As for music, resident DJ Sasha Gardi-
jan did his job as expected with some
still apply. The SDP has already anno-
unced that it will file a law suit at the
Constitutional court against the law.
Zero-alcohol tolerance for drivers
was introduced several years ago but
is now being relaxed since it did not
have the expected deterrent effect
on those who drank and drove.
first conference on diving which was
held in co-operation with NCP. This se-
cond conference is sure to enrich the
diving program section of the Adriatic
Boat Show and will certainly attract
divers from all fields. The Adriatic Boat
Show will be held from the 15th to the
19th of October this year in the NCP
marina in Sibenik.
electronic music which was prelude
to performance of world known ar-
tist, Dirty South. Needless to say, his
mixes quickly turned dancing floor
into a body jumble with everyone
enjoying their time. Those of you
who missed it, there is a re-opening
party this Friday so don’t miss it if
you’re in this kind of entertainment.
Hacienda will stay open until last
days of August and its closing party
is already a ‘must be’ place.
• St. Jacob Cathedral in Sibenik was recognised by
UNESCO on the 30th of November 2000 when it was
placed on the list of protected world monuments.
• The Sibenik-Knin County has 806 kilometres of co-
astline, five rivers, three big and ten small lakes.
• The readers of the English newspaper “The Sunday
Times” voted in 2003 that Croatia was the most sou-
ght after tourist destination.
• The editors of one of the most well known tourist
guides, The Lonely Planet, placed Croatia in fourth
place as the most popular destination for 2004.
• The Sibenik International Children’s Festival, which
is held at the end of June and beginning of July, has
been held for the last 50 years.
• Dolphins are often seen swimming in the seas aro-
und the Sibenik County.
• One of the oldest and most popular meals in Dal-
matia and in Sibenik is sardines in olive oil.
• ACI Marina in Vodice has 415 berths and 90 dry
berths.
• The city of Knin is 56 kilometres from Sibenik.
• The resort of Vodice has over 50,000 tourist acco-
mmodations, which makes it one of the largest holi-
day centres on the Adriatic Sea.
• Two national parks, Krka and Kornati, are situated
in the Sibenik-Knin county.
• The 300th anniversary of sponge harvesting was
recently held on Krapanj Island.
• Sibenik was the first town which minted its coins
under the rule of the Venetians.
• The largest inhabited island in the county is Mur-
ter.
• In the summer of 1936 King Edward VIII came to
Croatia on the yacht Nahlin, with Wallis Simpson,
whom he later abdicated to marry. The 90.2m yacht
has now been restored.
• Jamiroquai’s Jay Kay and supermodel Jodie Kidd
were among those who visited the Krka waterfalls
as part of the Gumball rally in 2005, which started
that year in London’s Trafalgar Square.
SPEAK UP!
We would love to hear from you.
Please write or send an e-mail to
us about your stay in Sibenik. Your
comments are valuable to us and
the most interesting letters will be
published every week. Thanks.

Mark Thomas
The Sibenik Times,
B. Petranovića 3,
22000, Šibenik.
mark.thomas@sibenik-times.com
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Around
the county

T
he first signs of inhabi-
tants in the Vodice area
go back as far as the pre-
historic ages. The interi-
or around Vodice was, and in fact
still is today, a rich and fertile area
where farmers could grow crops.
This has been scientifically pro-
ven with archaeological disco-
veries of pots and weapons from
the Iron Age. The settlements
expanded over time, new inha-
bitants arrived and new cultures
emerged. An important merc-
hant route passed through this
area, from Nadin to Zadar, along
which many settlements sprung.
The name of Vodice derives from
the word meaning water (“voda”
in Croatian) sources which su-
pplied the whole area. Due to
attacks from the sea there were
very few houses actually built on
the coast line. This however chan-
ged in the 15th and 16th centu-
ries when huge walls, including
three main forts, were construc-
ted around the city. These were
to protect the townsfolk against
attacks from the Turkish inva-
ders. However when the threat
from the Turkish Empire ceased
the walls were unfortunately
torn down and the stones and
materials were used to construct
residential buildings. In fact the
last tower was dismantled as late
as after World War II. In 1646 a
large pier was constructed and
Vodice
an ideal position to explore the this year the marina raised the
Modern day Vodice is a thriving tourist centre, in
many delights of the county, in- flag for the tenth time and was
fact one of the most recognised on the whole of the cluding the two national parks even awarded a silver diploma
Dalmatian coast, and guest from all over the world of Krka and Kornati as well as the in recognition of their long stan-
fascinating countryside in the ding support for protecting the
visit the resort to enjoy it’s history, beaches, cuisine,
interior. In total Vodice has over sea and the surroundings. Vodice
nightlife and tradition. Today the city has 9,407 50,000 tourist accommodations is certainly a destination for lo-
inhabitants although during the summer months this both in hotels and private apar- vers of the sea, whether sailors,
tments which makes it one of the swimmers, divers or any form of
number is 5 to 6 times more
largest tourist resorts in the Adri- water sports, there is something
this helped to improve Vodice’s boroughs. Modern day Vodice is atic and the resort is just as popu- for everyone. If you’re looking for
growing trade economy. As tra- a thriving tourist centre, in fact lar with nautical tourists. A mo- an active vacation or just to re-
de grew the population also one of the most recognised on dern marina, comprising of over lax on one of the many beaches
expanded and it was decided a the whole of the Dalmatian co- 400 berths and 90 dry berths, is Vodice has it all. And after a busy
new church should be built as ast, and guest from all over the located in the gulf of Vodice. The day on the sea what better than
the older one on the hill overlo- world visit the resort to enjoy it’s gulf offers first class conditions to enjoy traditional cuisine and
oking the town was now just too history, beaches, cuisine, nightli- for sailors as it is well protected wines in one of the many restau-
small. Work started in 1746 and fe and tradition. Today the city from winds and rough sea by the rants. The resort has over 50 esta-
was finally completed three ye- has 9,407 inhabitants although islands of Prvic, Tijat and Logoru blishments offering a wide range
ars later in 1749. In 1891 Vodice during the summer months this which lie less than one kilometre of local and international foods,
got official recognition of its size number is 5 to 6 times more due from the shore. The marina has again something for everyone.
and importance and was classifi- to the seasonal influx of tourists. also had world recognition for its As they say in Vodice “Taste our
ed as an independent municipa- Situated only 11 kilometres from cleanliness with the prestigious dishes, feel the past times, expe-
lity comprising of seven smaller the city of Sibenik the resort is in “Blue Flag” award. In fact earlier rience the true spirit of Vodice.”

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P rthole to the past
ST JACOB’S CATHEDRAL
N
ot only does its beau-
ty make it the greate-
st and most valuable
object in Šibenik’s ar-
chitectural heritage but it is the
characteristic and outstanding
solutions to the technical and
structural problems of construc-
tion that make it a unique mo-
nument of European sacral arc-
hitecture, enlisted in UNESCO’s
world heritage in 2001. It was
built on the city’s south side were
Romanic church of St Jacob had
earlier stood. The cathedral con-
struction began in the Venetian
Gothic style, and was completed
in the Toscano Renaissance style.
The idea of building a grand ca-
thedral originated in 1298 when
Šibenik was given its own dioce-
se and the status of a municipa-
lity. The actual decision to build
it and take preparatory action
was reached in 1402. However,
the construction did not begin
until 1431 and with minor dis-
ruptions lasted until 1536. In
the first ten years of construc-
tion, the Italian gothic masters
Francesco di Giacomo, Lorenzo
Pincino and Pier Paolo Bussato
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participated, together with the
domestic master stonecutters
Andrija Budčić and Grubiš Šlafčić
(longitudinal walls, gothic parts
of the façade and both portals).
In the year 1441 Great City Co-
uncil elected Juraj Matvejev Dal-
matinac, at the time living and
getting his education in arts in
Venice , to be the main architect
of the cathedral. He managed
temple construction until the
end of his life (1475). With his
exquisite ideas and methods
this grandiose artist of the late
(flowery) gothic period changed
the original conception of the
church. He enlarged it with a
side nave and apses, put up ba-
sic constructive elements for the
building of the dome, introdu-
ced new construction schemes
and enriched the temple with
sculptural decorations. Mana-
ging the construction of the ca-
thedral, Juraj gathered a whole
group/range of associates who,
under the influence of his highly
artistic craftsmanship, perfected
their skills and spread his artistic
expression. After the master’s
death, Nikola Firentinac (1477-
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1505) took over the cathedral’s
construction. Sticking to Juraj’s
constructional procedure he
continued the building in pure
renaissance style and built the
top parts of the cathedral: the
dome, the sculpture of St Mi-
hovil, Jakov and Marko (St. Mi-
cheal, Jacob and Mark), the roof
complex and the upper part of
the façade. Within the cathedral,
on the side naves, he built trifo-
rias (parallel galleries) and wor-
ked on the presbytery and san-
ctuary completion. Following
Firentinac’s death in 1505, the
construction continued under
Venetian constructors Bartolo-
meo and Giacomo of Mestra and
master Mestičević, a craftsman
from Zadar. The most amazing
parts of the temple are its roof
and the dome. Like all the other
parts of the church, it was made
from stone exclusively, using
the same techniques Juraj Dal-
matinac used while building the
apses and the sacristy. The roof
of the central and lateral nave
form a semicircular vault visible
from the inside as well as from
the outside. On the crossing of
the central and the lateral nave
emerges a rectangular base bea-
ring an octagonal tambour with
sixteen windows. The final part
of a slightly pointed dome rises
above it. The gable of the main
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POrthole to the past (CONTINUED)
ROCCATAGLIATINA BUSTS
façade was built in the form of a
trefoil, as one of the oldest in Eu-
rope and naturally continued as
T
part of the triple nave structure
of the church, in harmony with he northern entran-
the shape and size of the arcs. ce to Sibenik cathe-
Such form of the final part of the dral once has wo-
western facade is adherent to a oden doors which were
semicircular vault of the central decorated with unique
nave and the two side naves bronze statues. The sta-
shaped as quarter-circles. This tues were of a male and
is what indeed distinguishes the female bust dressed in
cathedral’s facade from the si- antique clothing. The
milar ones in Dalmatia for whe- busts were made in the
re this frontal part constitutes
metal workshop of scul-
simply a cover for the two-eaves
ptor Nikola Roccatagliata
basilical roof. The lower, gothic
part of the facade is dominated at the beginning of the
by the main portal. Its inside 17th century. Only traces
frame is richly decorated with of Roccatagliata’s works
picturesquely shaped foliage, have been preserved in
double belt of short pillars enve- the Dalmatian region in
loping the figures of the twelve Vis, Split, Imotski, Du-
apostles, surmounted by Christ’s brovnik and Istria. The
bust at the top part of the arch. original, Roccatagliata
All the elements of this portal Sibenik cathedral doors
were made by the workshop of are kept in the city mu-
Bonino of Milan while Juraj Dal-
seum and their credible
matinac created the big baldac-
copies are now on the
hins, forming the outside frame
of the entrance. The dome of the northern entrance to the
church was heavily damaged by cathedral as evidence of
the JNA-supported Serb forces the level of artistic life in
during the shelling of Sibenik in Sibenik in the 17th cen-
September of 1991. Within years tury. These wooden do-
it was quickly repaired with no ors were changed in 1968
damage visible. for bronze doors.
(source Sibenik Tourist Board)

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HOME FROM HOME MRS MILA MIŠURA
Moving to Sibenik wasn’t sudden
T
here, where super po-
pular singer Jessica
Simpson was born, as
well as country music,
where the cowboys still ride,
was born Mila Mišura, born Bre-
kalo, a girl of Croatian origins.
Although she was born and
raised in Texas, America, every
year she’d spend three mont-
hs in Croatia with her relatives,
which is the reason why her
Croatian is almost perfect, but
still not as good as her English.
A 23-year-old beautiful blonde
she works as a professor in a
private high school in Šibenik,
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but currently she is all wrapped
up in her sweet worries, expec-
ting her first baby with her spo-
use Marko from Šibenik.
“And can you imagine that,
before meeting my future hu-
sband, I’d never even been to
Šibenik, and now I live here,
married and pregnant, expec-
ting our first baby to arrive”
How did you end up in
Šibenik?
I can’t say it happened all of a
sudden, but it was still a surpri-
se for me, because I didn’t think
of moving here, although... my
parents are namely Croats, and
I used to spend at least three
summer months in Croatia, but
my life was in the US. Then, four
years ago, while I was partying
with my Croatian friends in the
Aurora Club in Primošten, I no-
ticed one handsome guy. His
I think that people never thought that I was
a tourist but a resident, because my Croatian
was good. I was very happy when I got an
opportunity to teach at a private high school
here, so the locals had a chance to know me
even better. I got accepted very quickly
name was Marko Mišura. Now,
four years after that my name
is Mila Mišura, and instead of
living in Dallas, I live here. And
can you imagine that, before
meeting Marko, I’d never even
been to Šibenik, and now I live
here, married and pregnant,
expecting our first baby to arri-
ve.
What do you miss about
America?
I still don’t miss it that much,
but maybe the way of life or-
ganization would be the one
thing I miss here. Oh, yes, now I
know. I miss the great shopping
in Walmart, where you can buy
everything at one place and
for a very cheap price. And you
know how poppers have those
special wishes?! I’d kill for some
sushi, which is my favorite food,
still quite unknown here. When
I think of sushi, I think of one
more thing, and that is my fa-
vorite restaurant Kenichi in Au-
stin, where you can eat the best
sushi in the whole world, and
enjoy being surrounded by all
those famous people that come
to eat there, such as ex-Ameri-
can president Bill Clinton, the
actor Jake Gyllenhal, the actre-
ss Goldie Hawn and many more,
and Kenichi is the place where
Ryan Phillippe was caught che-
ating on his ‘legally blonde’ wife
Reese Witherspoon. Oh, I miss
that, too, and my parents, my
brother and my friends.
What would you miss about
Šibenik if you moved back to
the USA?
A lot of things, I certainly ca-
nnot point out only one. I like
Dalmatian music, I know some
hits, before I became pregnant
I regularly attended all kinds
of concerts. My favorite music
is still techno, pop or hip-hop
and Croatia is progressing in
this way, too. There where I was
born, country is the native mu-
sic, but Dalmatian choirs are
much more me than Dolly Par-
ton.
How often do you visit USA?
Now not so often, but at first
I was traveling at least twice
a year. I loved to spend Chris-
tmas time in Dallas, which is
really something, but now that
my happiness is here, we have
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created our own Christmas and
I don’t travel there that much.
But soon my parents will have a
reason to come more often, and
that is their first grandchild.
How have you been accepted
by the local population?
I think that people never tho-
ught that I was a tourist but a
resident, because my Croati-
an was good. I was very happy
when I got an opportunity to
teach at a private high school
here, so the locals had a chance
to know me even better. I got
accepted very quickly. I teach
the primary school kids and the
adult beginners, and the second
ones are great, because most of
them are much older than me.
What are your plans for the
future?
I don’t really make plans for the
future. When I look back four
years I never planned that I wo-
uld leave Dallas and live here.
So you can’t really make solid
plans for the future. I’m certa-
inly putting down more roots
here than I did in Dallas, beca-
use here is my husband and a
baby in my stomach, knocking
to come out. If I could make it
work here, this is a great place
to live. In years to come I would
love to have a full-time job, he-
althy children and lots of love
for my Marko. That’s what I need
for happiness. Not much, is it?!
Do you have any unusual
stories about living in
Šibenik?
Well, the stories I can think of
are rather strange than funny.
Some anecdotes spring to mind.
When I came here I had to rent
an apartment, so I went to look
for it, and I wanted a microwa-
ve and a tumble dryer and then
people told me that almost no-
body uses it, because people
cook food themselves, and dry
their laundry outside. Strange
for an American girl. Yeah, and
nobody is famous here. In Ame-
rica I was surrounded by stars,
even in my neighbourhood li-
ved Beyonce, George Bush, Je-
ssica and Ashley Simpson, and
here even those that have that
celebrity status are not stars
here. Nobody notices them, or
better to say, nobody wants to
notice them. That’s great.
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SIBENIK INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN

FESTIVAL IS OFFICIALLY OPEN
Sibenik will be hosting the 48th
International Children Festival
from June 21st to July 5th. The
festival features 134 drama, pu-
ppet, music, folklore and dance
performances, with one-third
of the programme to be perfor-
med by guests from 14 countri-
es. The Sibenik Children Festival
was established in 1948 and ini-
tially it was held biannually. The
international dimension of the
festival is confirmed with the fact
that one third of the performers
are from 14 different countries
from all over the world. The di-
rector of the festival, Mr. Dragan
Zlatović, commented that the fe-
stival is recognized in the theatre
world because of the wide range
of workshops that take place du-
ring the festival. The city council
of Sibenik thanked the help that
the Ministry of Culture has given
to this year’s event and their in-
vestment of half a million Kuna.
At the spectacular opening cere-
mony the festivals committee in-
vited not only the Minister of Art,
but also the Ministry of Science
and Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The main partner for this year
event is the Solaris resort.

The Sibenik Times spoke exclusively to Mr. Paul
Miskin from the artistic group “Neighbourhood
Watch Stilts Company” who will have a perfor-
mance in the festival this year. This will be the
first time that the company has performed in
Croatia.
Could you give me a brief history of your
group?
Neighbourhood Watch Stilts International cre-
ates innovative large scale visual performances
and is based in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. Since
Traditional fireworks 1993, NWSI have performed over 300 interna-
tional tours in thirty six countries through out
Europe and world wide, including China, Japan,
Taiwan, Singapore, Korea and the Americas.
NWSI have been rated in the top three UK Street
Theatre groups (Lynn Gardner, The Guardian) ,
Fiona Ellis in Northern Review considered the
NWSI large scale finale `Grand Magix` at Stock-
ton International Riverside Festival 2001 top
equal event of the month, with Robert Lapage’s
`Dark Side of the Moon`.
Which performance will your group perform
at the festival?
Les Oiseaux de lux
Your performance “Les Oiseaux de lux”
looks and sounds a truly interesting idea,
what was the influence for this show?
The idea initially was to create a show for per-
formance in supermarkets in France But the
license for comedy that this intervention per-
sona implies has created fun all over the world
since 1993.
At which other festivals will your group
perform this year?
NWSI will perform in German, England, Sco-
tland and in the Netherlands apart from in Split
and at the Sibenik Festival.

Stjepan Mesic, President of Croatia,

was also present for the opening
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KORNATI NATIONAL PARK

I
n the central part of Croa-
tian Adriatic Sea, about 15
Nm to the west from Sibe-
nik town, 7 Nm to the sou-
thwest from Murter, or 15 Nm
to the south from Zadar town,
there is amazing group of islan-
ds named Kornati archipelago.
Beauty and singularity of the ar-
chipelago moved authorities in
1980 to proclaim a bigger part
of that area national park. Sin-
ce then certain modifications of
its borders were made, so that
nowadays Kornati National Park
occupies the area of about 220
km2 (54.000 acres). There are 89
islands, islets and reefs within the
area of Kornati National Park (238
km of the coastline), what makes
it the most indented group of
islands in the Mediterranean. The
land part of Kornati National Park
covers less than 1/4 of its total
area, but the values of its lands-
capes, the “crowns” (cliffs) on the geomorphology of the sea bed nati National Park. Within the Park
Beauty and singularity of the archipelago moved
islands facing the open sea, and attracts divers from all over Euro- there are seven zones set aside for
interesting relief structures, make authorities in 1980 to proclaim a bigger part of that pe to come and enjoy in unforge- diving visits. It is hard to recom-
this part of Kornati National Park area national park ttable submarine adventures. Di- mend which one you should use.
unique. There are no permanent ving visits to the Kornati National Kornati truly is a wonder of nature
settlements in Kornati. Simple National Park. They offer quality very fond of the Kornati cuisine. Park are allowed only in organi- and well worth a day out of your
houses in well-protected coves domestic cuisine that mostly in- Most of the land owners are from zed and approved diving groups. holiday schedule to experience,
such as Vruje, Kravjačica, Lav- cludes seafood specialties (fish the island of Murter Besides, the Therefore, if you intend to dive in whether you prefer an active day
sa and others are used by land and crabs) and domestic lamb Kornati submarine area, who- the Park (which we highly recom- of water sports, hiking and diving
owners as temporary shelters. from the Kornati area. Some re- se biocenosis are considered mend), please contact one of the or just to enjoy the views and try
There are around 20 restaurants staurants also offer “internatio- to be the richest in the Adriatic diving centers authorized to per- the local cuisine its truly a day that
and taverns within the Kornati nal” food for those who are not Sea, and also the magnificent form this activity within the Kor- you’ll never forget.

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22000 Šibenik
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FAX: 022/310-863
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HEALTH Summer Hair Care Tips

W
e all love the sun.
Sunshine makes
us feel better and
makes everything
look better. Summer may bring
glorious visions of natural hi-
ghlights and long windblown
hair. The reality is that summer
sun and humidity can damage
your hair’s cuticle and result in
dry, drab, split, brittle or frizzy
hair and ends.
Sunlight can be just as dama-
ging as a hot blow dryer. UV
rays from the sun can burn not
only your skin but also your
hair if it isn’t properly protec-
ted. These rays can cause per-
manent damage to the cove-
ring of the hair as well as the
cortex. Shelter your hair from
the heat to keep that sexy sum-
mer look.
Follow these steps to protect
your hair from the sun:
• Wear a hat. Seems simple, but
it’s your best line of defence in
protecting your hair. If possible,
put your hair up and truly cover
all of it with the hat, all the better.
If you are looking to protect your
skin as well, get a wide-brimmed
hat to shade your face.
• Look for styling products with
a built-in sun protection factor
(SPF). A lot of styling products
– even hairsprays – have SPF in
them. Remember that products
that contain alcohol can dry
your hair out even faster in the
sun, so unless your hair needs
to be styled, avoid products
containing alcohol, or any other
substance that would typically
dry out hair. Also be aware that
the SPF will wash out if you go
After your holiday don’t
forget to regenerate your
hair. If you have problems
with sun damaged hair
there are many excellent
products on the market
which can repair your
hair’s internal structure.
TOP TIPS – SAFE
IN THE SUN
HAIR CLEVER
Wear a hat
Put conditioner in your
hair as a protective barrier
Rinse hair after swimming
Use a built-in sun protecti-
on factor

swimming or sweat – the same
rules that apply to sunscreen on
your face apply here.
• Put conditioner in your hair
as a protective barrier. You can
either choose a standard deep
conditioner, or go for a truly
deep conditioning treatment.
Some women, use coconut oil
– a thick, deeply hydrating oil
– to slick back their hair when
they are going to be in the sun.
Other oils to try are jojoba oil,
sunflower oil, safflower oil, even
olive oil. You can find most of
these in a big container at your
local store pretty inexpensive-
ly, with the exception of jojoba
oil, which may cost a bit more
but is worth it. You can even try
mixing a few oils together. If you
have a favourite deep conditio-
ner or hot oil treatment, look for
the oils in that and you will get a
sense of where to start. The heat
from the sun will drive the oils
deep into your hair shaft. While
it won’t protect your hair from
all damage, it is so conditioning
that it repairs your hair before it
can get too straw-like.
• Although swimming and other
water activities are a lot of fun,
they can wreak havoc on your
holiday hair. Whether you’re
swimming in the sea or at the
hotel pool, always rinse the sea
salt and chlorine out of your hair
with plenty of fresh water.
• Consider washing your hair less
often during the summer mon-
ths to allow your hair to absorb
more moisture. When possible,
finish with a cool to cold rinse to
seal the hair cuticle and impart
natural shine.

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Events in Sibenik county for june/july 2008.
PROGRAM FOR 48 CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL th
SATURDAY, JUNE 28TH
City Theatre at 7 p.m.
IVANA BRLIĆ MAŽURANIĆ
Puppet Scene, Zagreb
Grigor Vitez: BLUE COLOUR OF SNOW
Directed by: Zvonko Festini
Composed by: Davor Rocco
Choreography by: Zaga Živković
Light designer: Olivije Marečić
At the port 8 p.m.
KRILA OLUJA (WINGS OF STORMS)
AEROBATICS SHOW
Summer stage 9 p.m.
ZAGREB YOUTH THEATRE, Zagreb
Ivan Kušan: KOKO IN PARIS
Directed by: Ivica Boban
SUNDAY, JUNE 29TH
City Theatre at 7 p.m.
RIJEKA CITY PUPPET THEATRE, Rijeka
Mark Twain: THE ADVENTURES
OF TOM SAWYER
Directed by: Saša Anočić
Dobrić Square at 8 p.m.
WRITERS AT THE FESTIVAL
TITO BILOPAVLOVIĆ
Book presentation –
PIJESKU VEĆ OPLAKANOM
Published by: Fraktura
MONDAY, June 30TH
Book presentation: ADAM WALNY
Theatre of objects
(original title: Teatr przedmiotu. Kulisy
warsztatu, arkana rzemiosla,
Staromiejski Dom Kultury, Warszawa, 2007)
Translation: Pero Mioč
Published by: ICF, 2008
Dobrić Square at 8 p.m.
Book presentation:
ALJOŠA VUKOVIĆ
STREET OF PUZZLES
Summer stage at 9 p.m.
BALLET ARA DE MADRID
Spain
DANZAS DE ESPAÑA
SPANISH DANCES
Choreography by: Carmina Villar
TUESDAY, July 1ST
City Theatre at 7 p.m.
MALA SCENA Theatre, Zagreb
A group of Dutch authors
(conceived by Inez Derksen)
KING A.
Directed by: Ivica Šimić
Dobrić Square at 8 p.m.
WRITERS AT THE FESTIVAL
ENES KIŠEVIĆ – SARA KIŠEVIĆ
Poem collection presentation:
MUM, YOU ARE MY AIR
Summer stage at 9 p.m.
OTANI BALLET STUDIO, Tokyo, Japan
MIRACULOUS JAPANESE FOLKLORE
Choreography by: Yoko Otani
Drummer: Akihiro Fukai
WEDNESDAY, July 2ND
City Theatre at 7 p.m.
DUBRAVA CHILDREN’S THEATRE, Zagreb
Erich Kästner: TWINS
Directed by: Oliver Frljić
John Paul II Square 9-11 a.m.
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Monday, 30.06 @ 22.30 Open until 14.06
Sibenik Medulic square Gallery Saint Krsevan
Friday, 27.06 @ 22.30 Concert – Children’s folklore group, Dusnok,
John Paul II Square 7,30-8,30 p.m. Medulic square Hungary Exhibition of art work by Marija Ujevic
PLEMENITAŠI, Ivanec Concert - Flyer group, Zagreb Open from 10 to 13 and from 19 to 22
MERRY-GO-ROUND AND ORGAN Open until 15.06
Saturday, 28.06 @ 22.30 Sibenik city museum Every Thursday
Dobrić Square at 8 p.m. Medulic square Klapa evenings
WRITERS AT THE FESTIVAL Concert – Mihovil choir, Sibenik, Exhibition: Town center
NAUM POPESKI, Skopje, FYR Macedonia Mandolin orchestra Kresimir, Sibenik Open from 10 do 13 and from 19 to 21
Summer stage at 9 p.m.
03. – 25.07. 19.07.
NAIVNI DIVADLO, Liberec, Czech Republic Vodice Exhibition – Dubravka Lošić Concert at 21:00
Iva Perinova: JACK AND THE MAGIC
24.06. - 02.07. Gallery sv. Križ, opening at 21, h Obala J. Ive Cota
BEANSTALK
Children’s festival in Vodice
Directed by: Mihaela Homolova
Folklore 05.07. 26.07.
Art workshops Concert at 21:00 Concert at 21:00
THURSDAY, JULY 3RD
Theatre 7 p.m. Obala J. Ive Cota
Young musicians at the Festival 25. - 29.06. 15.07.
PETAR KLASAN Children’s paint workshop Procession through the town 28.-30.07.
CONCERT “Summer is coming” St. Križ at 19,30 h 6th seaside jazz festival
Piano Dr. F. Tudmana square Concert at 21:00 Obala V. Nazora at 21,30 h
from 18,00 – 20,00 Obala V. Nazora
John Paul II Square 9-11 a.m. 31.07.-14.08.
and 7,30 – 8,30 p.m. 02.07. 16.07. Exhibition – Duje Jurić
PLEMENITAŠI, Ivanec Every wednesday at 21:00 Our Lady of Karmel –pilgrimage Gallery sv. Križ, opening at 21 h
MERRY-GO-ROUND AND ORGAN Vocal choir (klapa) evenings Vodice brass orchestra - concert
Medulić Square at 8 p.m. Sunday, 13.07. @ 21:00 VOCAL CHOIR GODIMENTI
CASPER, Šibenik tribunj CONCERT – “SVETI NIKOLA” CULTURAL CENTRE TRIBUNJ
CASPER MAGIC SHOW Tuesday, 01.07. @ 21:00 FEMALE VOCAL CHOIR
PERFORMANCE OF FLAMENCO CULTURAL CENTRE TRIBUNJ FRIDAY, 25.07 @ 20,00
Meterize at 8 p.m. FROM SPAIN TRIBUNJ FISHERMANS NIGHT
OTANI BALLET STUDIO, Tokyo, Japan CULTURAL CENTRE TRIBUNJ WEDNESDAY, 16.07. @ 21,00
MIRACULOUS JAPANESE FOLKLORE EXHIBITION: KAŽIMIR HRASTE SATURDAY, 26.07. @ 21,00
Wednesday, 02.07. @ 21:00 CULTURAL CENTRE TRIBUNJ CONCERT: VEDRAN ARKUS, PIANO
FRIDAY, JULY 4TH EXHIBITION
City Theatre at 7 p.m. NARCIZA ADALGISA THURSDAY, 17.07. @ 21,00 WEDNESDAY, 30.07. @ 21,00
WORKSHOP FILM PRODUCTION
CULTURAL CENTRE TRIBUNJ CONCERT: HARI RONČEVIĆ AND EXHIBITION: DUBRAVKA LOŠIĆ
1. production of documentary workshop
2. production of feature film workshop
3. production of TV reportage workshop KNIN zlarin Primošten
4. production of animated film workshop
11.-13.07. 08.07. Every saturday @ 21:00
5. presentation of videograms and certificates
FESTIVAL OF URBAN CULTURE OUR LADY OF RAŠELJ Modern Band Music
for the participants of the workshops
PILGRIMAGE
John Paul II Square 9-11 a.m.
jezera Every sunday @ 21:00
29.07. Live brass band concert
and 7,30 – 8,30 p.m. 15.-7.-08.09.
REGATTA
PLEMENITAŠI, Ivanec JEZERAS’ BLUE DAYS
LATIN SAIL Every Wednesday @ 21:00
MERRY-GO-ROUND AND ORGAN SUMMER EVENTS
Vocal Choir evenings
Medulić Square at 8 p.m. betina ŽABORIĆ
Every Friday @ 21:30
KUD ŠUŠTINE, Šibenik 26.07.
14.-7.-16.07. Folklore evening
Programme of traditional culture OUR LADY ANA
FOLKLOR EVENINGS
Presenter: Nenad Milin FEST SUNDAY, 27.07.
Summer stage at 9 p.m.
murter OUR LADY OF PORT – PILGRIMAGE ON THE SEA
KUD «DRUŽINA» PAG 06.07. GREBAŠTICA
(group of children) OUR LADY OF TARAC 28.07. Hotel Zora
traditional play PILGRIMAGE ON THE SEA GREBAŠTICA NIGHT FEST
PAŠKA ROBINJA
ROGOZNICA
SATURDAY, JULY 5TH
The day of the borough together with the The day of the borough will be marked
John Paul II Square 9-11 a.m.
Rogoznica holiday have been celebrated for with an official sitting of the borough’s
and 7,30 – 8,30 p.m.
the last 274 years. On Wednesday the 2nd council at which awards will be given to
PLEMENITAŠI, Ivanec
MERRY-GO-ROUND AND ORGAN
of July from the cape of Gradine a painting individuals and businesses. This will be
of the Virgin Mary along with priests and followed by a tournament in five-a-side
T
Medulić Square at 8 p.m. young girls dressed in white robes will be football and bowls. hrough the month of June on the
«RUDIMENT» DRUM ENSEMBLE, Varaždin brought by boat to the Caparin’s promenade An evening performance by the cultural terrace of the Beach Bar enjoy the
where the bishop of Sibenik and ten priests artistic society who will perform Dalmatian sounds of live music on Mondays,
Summer stage 9 p.m. and a few thousand worshippers will await dances and at the end of the program “Ero Tuesdays and Wednesdays. To make
*** CLOSING CEREMONY*** their arrival. Then all together they will form s onoga svijeta”. your evening complete we also have
an official procession along the promenade This year there is a special reason for animators to who will entertain both
to carry the painting to parish church of the celebration because the works on the the children and the adults.
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. waterworks network through Rogoznica, Football fever is coming and you won’t
The picture remains in the parish church un- which are especially important for the deve- miss a second at Hotel Zora. We have
til the first Sunday after Our Lady of Karmela, lopment of tourism, have been completed. organized a wide screen TV with 230
when it is returned in festive procession by In addition to this new street lighting has cm along with a PA system on the Be-
land and sea to its sanctuary on the Gradina been installed as well as an increase in the ach Bar terrace so you can follow your
Cape. A hundred boats and thousands of green areas around the beautiful town of team. To add to the atmosphere all
pilgrims participate in the procession. Rogoznica. drinks will be at “special” prices!
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OLIVE OIL MUSSELS

Among the most successful revi-
vals of ancient agricultures is the
regeneration of olive production.
There are olive groves extending
from the westernmost areas of
Istria, down the length of the co-
astline, including islands large and
small, down to eastern borders of
the south, with new groves being
planted every year. Young experts
are winning prestigious acclaims
both at home and abroad, for the-
ir oils, like that produced by mul-
tiple prize-winner, Sandi Chiava-
lone from Vodnjan, being at very
peak of the Mediterranean olive
growing industry. And it has been
proved that the best olives oils
in Croatia come from relatively
small olive groves, where literally
every tree receives special attenti-
on and care. Certain customs and
practices, like washing the olives
in the sea, make Croatian olive
oils even more special. The most
common and widespread varieti-
es in Croatia are indigenous: buža
and oblica. Although the practi-
ce of mixing different varieties is
common, domestic olive growers
recently began supplying a vari-
ety of oils, and this is where the
indigenous varieties come into
their own. The best oils are often
on offer in prestigious wine bou-
tiques. Among purist connoisse-
urs an increasingly favoured hors
d’oeuvre is fine olive oil, freshly
baked top quality bread and salt,
nowadays becoming ever more
popular even in exclusive resta-
urants. Possible additions to this
magnificent simplicity could be
capers and highly appreciated fi-
llets of salt-pickled fish in olive oil,
with few drops of good wine vine-
gar and a few slices of onion. Ma-
rinades made with raw fish in top
quality olive oil, in particular an-
chovies, sprinkled with the juice
of home grown lemons, are espe-
cially popular in the Sibenik, Split
and Zadar clusters. Baking is the
old, traditional way of releasing
Dalmatia has a strong tradition with the growing, harvesting and cooking of seafood.
Mussels and oysters in particular have been farmed for centuries in the Sibenik area.
Due to the clean seas and long, shallow bays in the region these delicacies have become
famous worldwide for their exquisite flavour. The common name mussel is used for
members of several different families of clams or bivalve molluscs, from both saltwater
and freshwater habitats. In most marine mussels the shell is longer than it is wide, being
wedge-shaped or asymmetrical. The external color of the shell is dark blue, blackish,
or brown, while the interior is silvery and somewhat nacreous. Marine mussel species
live in inter-tidal and sub-tidal areas along coastlines worldwide. The mussel’s external
shell is composed of two hinged halves or “valves”. The valves are joined together on the
outside by a ligament, and are closed when necessary by strong internal muscles. Mussel
shells carry out a variety of functions, including support for soft tissues, protection from
predators and protection against desiccation. The shell is made of three layers. In the
pearly mussels there is an inner iridescent layer of nacre (mother-of-pearl) composed of
calcium carbonate, which is continuously secreted by the mantle; the prismatic layer, a
middle layer of chalky white crystals of calcium carbonate in a protein matrix; and the
periostracum, an outer pigmented layer resembling a skin. Like most bivalves, mussels
have a large organ called a foot. It is used to pull the animal through the substrate (typically
sand, gravel, or silt) in which it lies partially buried. It also serves as a fleshy anchor when
the animal is stationary. Marine mussels are abundant in the low and mid intertidal zone
in temperate seas globally. Sibenik and the surrounding area are famous for their mussels
and the restaurants serve these delicacies in many tasty ways.
the bitter elements from olives.
The baked olives are then kept in
olive oil and aromatized with Me-
diterranean herbs, primarily rose-
mary, which is also the best way
of enjoying them. Another old
custom is being revived, this time
among bakers: pieces of olive
are mixed into bread dough, the
result being deliciously piquant
bread. Green and black olives are
used to produce a spread, usually
for bread, but smart chefs use it as
a condiment for filleted fish and a
variety of meat escalopes.

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Saturdays), 9.45, 10.05, 11.00, 11.45, 12.00, 12.15, 13.00, 13.10, 13.45, 14.10, 14.37 Pharmacy, Poljana 7, tel. 886-
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23.00; Sibenik–Rijeka at 6.30, 8.45, 9.15 (except Sundays), 9.45, 11.00, 13.00, 14.37, mislava 1, tel. 886-020; Library,
16.45, 22.00 and 23.00; Sibenik–Makarska–Ploce–Dubrovnik at 00.00, 2.30, Kralja Zvonimira 10, tel. 888-140;
4.35, 8.00, 11.00, 12.00, 14.20 and 15.10; Sibenik–Zagreb at 00.40, 1.30, 7.00, 7.45 City Museum, Domovinskog
(including Tuesdays and Fridays), 8.00, 9.15, 9.40, 10.05, 12.00, 13.45, 14.50, 15.30, rata 56, tel. 886-774; Museum
16.00, 17.30, 18.00 and 23.00; Visovac, tel. 775-700; Post
Office, tel. 886-322; Croatian Highways, tel. 886-084; Red Cross, tel. 886-755;
Local line - working days Firebrigade, tel. 886-270; Bus Station tel. 887-920.
Sibenik-Drnis-Oklaj-Knin at 6.15, 9.30 and 15.15; Sibenik-Drnis-Kosovo-Knin
at 8.30; 10.30; 11.30; 14.00; 20.00; Sibenik-Tisno-Jezera at 10.00(Jezera bus);
Sibenik-Betina-Murter at 10.30 (Murter trade); Sibenik-Vodice-Kapela-Jeze- KNIN
ra-Murter at 5.45, 11.30, 14.00, 20.00; Sibenik-Srima-Vodice-Tribunj-Sovlje at
6.30, 7.05, 8.40, 10.15, 11.15, 12.15, 12.45, 14.00, 14.30, 19.10, 20.00; Sibenik-Srima- Tourist Board, tel. 664-822; Heal-
Vodice-Tribunj-Jezera-Murter at 9.00; 15.20 18.00; 21.00; Sibenik-Srima-Vodice th centre, tel. 660-552; General
at 8.00, 9.20, 13.30; Sibenik-Srima-Vodice-Pirovac-Kasic at 11.40, 14.00, 20.00; Hospital, tel. 663-732; Bus Stati-
Sibenik-Brodarica at 6.10, 7.00, 7.45, 9.30, 10.30, 11.30, 12.30, 13.05, 14.00, 15.05, on, tel. 661-005; Pharmacy, tel.
16.05, 17.30, 19.10, 20.00, 21.10; Sibenik-Grebastica-Brnjaca-Drage-Bratski 660-080; Red Cross, tel. 662-019;
Dolac-Sapin Dolac at 12.25 (to Brnjace), 15.10; Sibenik-Primosten-Rogoznica Library, tel. 660-010;
at 9.45; Sibenik-Primosten-Rogoznica-Razanj at 11.00, 11.45, 14.00, 20.00;
• Health Sibenik-Primosten (BIS) at 12.30, 14.00, 20.00; Sibenik-Solaris-Zablace at 7.00,
PHARMACY BALDEKIN, Stjepana Radica 56a, tel. 332-068; PHARMACY CENTRALA, 9.00, 11.40, 13.15, 14.15, 15.10, 17.40, 19.15, 20.15., 17.40, 19.10, 20.15. MURTER
Stjepana Radica bb, tel. 213-539; PHARMACY VAROS, Kralja Zvonimira 32, tel.
212-539; PHARMACY PLENCA, Karla Vipauca 21, tel. 214 -118, Osme dalmatinske Local line - Saturdays Tourist Board tel. 434-995; Phar-
udarne brigade 3, tel. 331-022; DONATION PHARMACY, Brace Polica bb, tel. 333- Sibenik-Srima-Vodice-Tribunj-Jezera-Murter at 5.45, 9.00, 11.30, 14.00, 18.00; macy tel. 434-129; Doctor’s clinic
437, VITA- SPECIALISED TRADE FOR MEDICINES AND MEDICIAL PRODUCTS, Sibenik-Srima-Vodice-Tribunj-Sovlje at 6.30, 7.05, 8.40, 10.15, 20.00 21.00; tel. 435-262; Dentist tel. 436-026;
Biskupa Fosca 11, tel. 215-850 and Biskupa Milete 5a, tel. 310-525; PHARMACY Sibenik-Srima-Vodice at 8.00, 9.20; Sibenik-Zaton-Raslina at 7.00, 10.30,
National Park Kornati tel. 435-
BARANOVIC-PETKOVIC, Stjepana Radica 1, tel. 212-061; PHARMACY RADIN, 740; City Council tel. 435-599;
12.30, 15.20, 18.30, 21.10; Sibenik-Jadrtovac-Boraja-Lepenica-Vrsno at 12.00,
Kralja Zvonimira 121, tel. 338-716; PHARMACY COBANOV, Trg Ivana Pavla II, tel-fax: Jadranska bank tel. 443-137; Port
15.10, 20.15; Sibenik-Primosten-Rogoznica-Razanj-S. Dolac at 11.45; Sibenik-
331-255; HERBAL PHARMACY GOSPINA TRAVA, Stjepana Radica 27, tel. 219-245; Authority tel. 435-190,
Solaris-Zablace at 7.00, 9.00, 11.40, 14.15, 15.05, 17.40, 20.15.
HERBAL PHARMACY NATURA, Stjepana Radica 12, tel. 336-116. Local line - Sundays
Sibenik-Srima-Vodice-Tribunj-Jezera-Murter at 9.00, 14.00, 18.00; Sibenik-
• Banks Zaton-Raslina at 7.00, 10.30, 12.30, 15.20, 18.30, 21.10; Sibenik-Solaris-Zablace PIROVAC
JADRANSKA BANKA: tel. 242-242; CROATIA BANKA: Trg Pavla Subica And br. 1, at 9.00, 11.40, 14.15, 17.40, 20.15.
Tourist Board tel. 466-770; Phar-
tel. 212-033; HRVATSKA POSTANSKA BANKA: A. Starcevica bb, tel. 337-345; OTP
macy tel. 467-099, from 8-14,30,
BANKA: Ante Supuka 22, tel. 062/201-444; PRIVREDNA BANKA ZAGREB: Vladimira • Boats Saturdays from 8 do 12. Doctor’s
Nazora 1, tel. 322-150; RAIFFEISEN BANK AUSTRIA: Trg Drazena Petrovica bb, tel. SIBENIK – ZLARIN (ferry): Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11.00 hours, return at 14.55 Clinic. 467-080; Post Office tel.
348-800; HVB - SPLITSKA BANKA: Poljana 2, tel. 022/214-663; ZAGREBACKA hours. SIBENIK – KAPRIJE – ZIRJE: (ferry) Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, 467-000; Jadranska bank tel. 466-
BANKA: Biskupa Milete 2a, tel. 022/201-370; ERSTE BANKA d.d.: Poljana 5, tel. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 11.00 and 16.00 hours, return at 13.30 and 19.30 622; Fire Brigade tel. 467-090.
062/374-540; HYPO-GROUP ALPE ADRIA: Stjepana Radica 77a, tel. 311-940; hours. Sundays and holidays at 11.00 and 19.00, return at 17.00 and 21.00 hours.
VOLKSBANK: Trg Drazena Petrovica bb, tel. 668-100; KRIZEVACKA BANKA: Biskupa SIBENIK – KAPRIJE - ZIRJE (hydro-speedboat Mislav): Mondays till Saturdays
J. Milete 6, tel. 215-396. at 8.00 and 20.00 hours, return at 5.30 and 9.15 hours. Sundays and holidays at 8.00 PRIMOŠTEN
and 20.10 hours. Return at 5.30 and 12.00 hours.
• Buses SIBENIK – ZLARIN – PRVIC – SEPURINE - VODICE (line): Mondays, Tuesdays, Tourist Office, Trg biskupa J. Arne-
Buses departing from Sibenik Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 6.00, 9.30, 13.30, 15.30 and 19.30 rića 2 tel. 571-111; Port Authority,
Sibenik–Trogir–Split at 00.00, 00.15, 2.30, 3.45, 4.35, 5.15, 6.45, 8.00, 8.30, 9.00, hours. Return at 4.45, 12.00, 18.00 hours. Sundays and holidays at 9.30 and 20.45 tel. 570-266; Library “dr. Ante
10.00, 10.30, 11.00, 12.00, 12.30 (except Sundays), 13.00, 14.00, 14.20, 15.10, 15.30, hours. Return at 7.15 and 18.30 hours. Boat schedule valid until June 19th. Starčević” tel. 570-259; Doctor’s
Clinic tel. 570-033; Pharmacy tel.
PUBLISHER Important phone numbers 570-305.

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022/330-100
Tourist Board tel. 771-306. Phar-
Director: Srđan Bužančić Police 92 and 347-111
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Bus Station 060 368-368 to 19.30. tel. 771-099, 771-049;
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Croatian Railways 9830, 333-696 TISNO / JEZERA
General Hospital 246-246
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City council 332-021 Jezera, tel. 022/439 – 120. Tourist
Marketing: Nikolina Čvorak nikolina.cvorak@sibenski-list.hr; Board Tel. 438-604. Pharmacy
Port authority 217-217
091/302-0122 , Elida Slavica tel. 438 - 427; Doctor’s Clinic tel.
Meteorological station 338-585 438-427, Jadranska banka tel.
Printer: Slobodna Dalmacija Sibenik University 311-060 438-486; Post Office tel. 439-
State archive 330-370 210; Port Authority tel. 439-313;
In association with Tourist Board Šibenik: City sanitation 332-325 Firebrigade tel. 438-751;
Goran Bulat, director
Tourist info centre 214-411

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Čače 1a, tel. 443-888; City Council
tel 444-900; Police tel. 443-150;

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ENGLISH CROATIAN Recipe of the week

One coffe, please.
Coffee with milk.
Jednu kavu, molim.
Kava s mlijekom.
“POGACA”
One tea, please.
Coca-cola, please.
Jedan čaj, molim.
Jednu Coca-colu, molim.
(Farmer’s Bread)
One beer, please. Jedno pivo, molim. Ingredients
I would like to order. Želim naručiti. 1/4 cup Fat
2 lb Plain flour
How much is this? Pošto je ovo? Salt
2/3 cup Yeast cake
Can I have the menu. Molim Vas jelovnik.
1 1/3 cup Water
Bon apetit. Cheers! Dobar tek.
Have you got a table for two? Imate li stol za dvoje?
How far away is the town centre? Kako je daleko centar grada?
What can you recommend today? Što možete danas preporučiti?
Please give me ... Molim Vas, dajte mi ...
What is this? Što je ovo?

Word from
the streets
Quote of the week
A banker is a fellow who lends you his umbrella when the sun is
shining, but wants it back the minute it begins to rain.
Mark Twain (1835 - 1910)

Strange but true

Dirk and Esther
Koehler
Germany
This is our first time in Sibenik and
we haven’t had a chance to do a
lot of sightseeing, but we have
already seen the Old city and it
is a real magic. We love the Cat-
hedral and the old narrow streets
and we are looking forward to
eating your traditional food be-
cause we heard it’s delicious. We
are staying in the camp in Primo-
sten.
A
Croatian farmer was killed
when a cow he was about
to milk fell and crushed
him. The unfortunate 61-year-old
farmer, from the village of Cadja-
vacki Lug in central Croatia, went
into the stable where his family
keeps nine cows, as he had every
Riddle of the week
A man was driving a black truck.
His lights were not on. The moon
was not out. A lady was crossing
the street. How did the man see
her?
Answer:
SIt was a bright, sunny day.
morning for the past 20 years. “I
think he slipped, grabbed the mil-
king machine and knocked it over.
That must have frightened the
cow, which slipped and fell on top
of him,” his distraught daughter-
in-law, who was in the stable with
him.
Preparation
Rub fat in 1-1/2 pounds flour; add salt and yeast previously
dissolved in a little lukewarm water and mix. Knead well,
occasionally sprinkling the dough with the remaining flour.
Dough must be neither stiff nor soft. Roll the dough out into
the size and shape of a round baking dish. Oil or grease and
flour the baking dish and place the dough in it. Cover. Let it
rise for 15 minutes. Prick with fork, starting 1 inch from the
edge and making circles spaced 1 inch from another. If desi-
red, brush with egg yolk. Bake in a hot oven (425 F) about 1
hour. When it is half done, set the oven on moderate. Serve
“Pogaca” cut into a long narrow strip.
SERVING
“Pogaca” is often served hot as an appetizer instead of bre-
ad. Hot “Pogaca” filled with sour cream is considered a par-
ticularly delicious specialty.

Crossword
DOWN
1. PLEASE IN CROATIAN Sudoku
2. COLOUR
3. WONDERS OF THE
WORLD
4. CITY NEAR SIBENIK
7. TYPE OF DOG
9. COLD DRINK
10. GREAT
11. LADIES NAME

ACROSS 8. NATIONAL PARK IN 13. HOT BEVERAGE

3. PLACE OF LEARNING SIBENIK COUNTY 14. THANK YOU IN
5. PART OF THE DAY 9. AMERICAN RIVER CROATIAN
6. PLANET 12. ARM JOINT
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NOW & THEN
7-DAY WEATHER FORECAST
SATURDAY
HOT AND SUNNY
HIGH 30 ºc
LOW 19 ºc

SUNDAY
HOT AND SUNNY
HIGH 30 ºc
LOW 19 ºc

MONDAY
SUNNY
HIGH 28 ºc
LOW 16 ºc

TUESDAY
SUNNY
HIGH 29 ºc
A view across the Sibenik Canal in the 14th century showing the
LOW 18 ºc fortification St. Nicola in the foreground.

wednesday
HOT AND SUNNY
HIGH 31 ºc
LOW 19 ºc

thursday
SUNNY
HIGH 27 ºc
LOW 16 ºc

friday
SUNNY
HIGH 28 ºc
LOW 18 ºc
The same view up the Sibenik Canal towards the city
but taken in the 21st century.