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2/VESTNIK-Wednesday, October 18, 2000
FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK
Czech Programs Earn High Marks
VESTNIK SPJST Herald
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■11 ■ Temple. With the Czech Chair endowment, the study of Czech and related courses at UT has increased significantly. Heading the Slavic Languages Department at UT is Dr. John Kolsti. Kolsti, who has been at UT since 1966, is quick to point out that this was the first semester that he could recall it being necessary to set up a second class of for Czech I instruction. It should come as no surprise. For some time now, the department has been active in courting recruits for the Czech language and Czech studies courses. Joining Dr. Kolsti at the nucleus of UT's Czech program are Dr. Hana Pichova and Dr. Craig Cravens. Dr. Pichova arrived at UT in the fall of 1991 to teach Czech I and a course in in contemporary Czech literature. A native of Prague, she immigrated to the United States in 1980 and previously taught at the University of Wisconsin at Madison. Today, she teaches an honors course in Czech and Russian literature and a European Studies course, focusing on the politics, history, literature and language of the Czech Republic and other European nations. Hana also oversees UT's nationally recognized "Summer in Prague" program. Summer in Prague is a competitive program that enables students to participate in an intensive six-week summer course at Charles University and earn college credits to apply towards their UT degree. The University granted Ms. Pichova tenure in 1998, underscoring UT's continued commitment to Czech Studies. The last UT Czech professor to receive tenure was Dr. Svatava Jakobson, who retired from UT in 1978 and passed away last month. Dr. Craig Cravens, who teaches first-, second- and third-year Czech and a Czech literature class, previously served as a Russian and German Czech Chair Enriches linguist with the U.S. Army and UT-Austin Czech Program In 1990, CEFT selected the received his doctoral degree in Slavic University of Texas at Austin as the Languages and Literature from recipient of its endowed chair for Princeton University. He currently Czech Studies. In 1993, the drive fills the chair for Czech Studies. Over the summer, Craig, issued a reached its funding goal. With matching funds from the University of personal invitation to incoming freshTexas, the Chair was fully funded at men to enroll in the Czech language $1 million. The inspiration behind the class. "It wasn't a scientific Czech Chair was the late Joseph J. approach," he says, "I simply went Skrivanek, a professor of Slavic lan- down the roster of incoming freshguages at Texas A&M University who men, identified the Czech surnames for many years was also an A&M and made a point to let them know we professor; Henry Maresh, M.D., of were offering Czech." (Continued on next page.) Houston; and August Kacir of
Texas A&M Works to Advance Czech Studies Pages 8 and 9 of this week's Vestnik conclude the excerpt from the book Czech Voices, Stories from Texas in the Amerikan Narodni Kalendar, published by Texas A&M Press. Already, we've received positive feedback on the article and wish to express our thanks to Texas A&M Press and indeed to Texas A &M University - for the work they are doing to preserve Czech heritage and culture in Texas. In 1999, the Czech Educational Foundation of Texas (CEFT) raised $250,000 to fund the William J. Hlavinka Fellowship at Texas A&M. Essentially, interest that is generated from the endowment pays for the program. The first recipient of the fellowship, Daniela Kukrechtova, of Brno, Czech Republic, recently finished her first year in the English doctoral program at Texas A&M University. In addition to her studies, as a CEFT Fellow, Daniela has been teaching Czech to English-speaking students two nights a week, and working with CEFT to translate various Czech texts into English. "Both studying and teaching have been very rewarding for me . . . I am not surprised that so many Czechs found their second home in Texas while not forgetting where they have come from," says Daniela. Education, including the building of schools, was an priority to the Czechs who immigrated to Texas. And, as you might expect, class instruction -at first - was conducted mostly in Czech. As the immigrants assimilated, the language of education became English, although Czech continued to be spoken at home. At the university level, the Czech language was first taught at the University of Texas at Austin in 1914 and has been ever since.
"The Czech language was first taught at the University of Texas at Austin in 1914 and has been ever since."
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Czech Programs (Continued from page 2.) In addition his teaching duties, Craig is coordinating UT's fall semester Slavic Film Series, which showcases films from throughout the Slavic regions of Central Europe l . A schedule of Czech films remaining to be shown appears below. Craig also serves as the faculty sponsor for the UT Czech Club which meets every Wednesday evening at an area restaurant. "It's a fun learning experience," he says. "We're looking forward to the Halloween Party this year. What's going to make it fun is that everyone will be dressing as their favorite character from Czech literature." Students respond well to Craig's energy and spirited approach to teaching. He speaks enthusiastically about the Czech program at UT. "Academically, our program is tops in the country," he says. "UT is the place to go if you are pursuing a degree in Czech or related studies." "It's a very healthy undergraduate program," Ms. Pichova acknowledges, "We are also growing on the graduate level. We now have six students pursuing advanced or doctoral degrees in Czech. That's a new thing and it's wonderful to see. The dean has been very supportive of what we've been trying to accomplish and it shows." Kolsti has his reasons. "There is so much history here. This part of the world — the Czech Republic, Poland and other countries -- have given so much to our American culture. As long as I'm here, I want to promote that idea," he says. Accordingly, the Slavic Languages Department will be adding at least two new Czech studies classes to its academic line-up in 2001. Additionally, several public events have been scheduled for the coming months to keep the Czech 1 Czech Films Playing at UT This Fall/Winter:
November 1 - All My Good Countrymen November 22 - A Report on the Party and the Guests December 6 - Conspirators of Pleasure The public is invited and admission is free. Films start at 7 p.m. in Jester 203.
program fresh and in touch with the Texans of Czech ancestry or an interest in Czech culture. On Friday, November 3, the Czech Youth Symphony from Hradec Kralove in the Czech Republic perfoinis in Batts Hall on the UT campus at 7:30 p.m. The performance is co-sponsored by the Chair of Czech Studies and the CEFT. Please note that this is the same group that will be performing at Temple College on behalf of the SPJST Library, Archives and Museum on Saturday, November 4. Looking ahead to March of next year, Dr. Charles Townsend, a visiting linguist from Princeton University will be on campus, presenting a lecture focusing on the Czech language and why some people find the language such a challenge to learn. The presentation will be open to the public. Details will be made available as they are received In April of 2001, the Slavic Languages Department will be presenting its first ever Czech food conference — and feast — on the UT campus. The event, which will also be open to the public, will cover a range of Czech cultural and l-istorical topics as they relate to — else — food! Dr. Pichova is coordinating what should be an informative, if not entertaining, event. Watch for details in the Vestnik as they become available. * More to Come on CEFT This week's editorial, makes several references to the Czech Educational Foundation of Texas (CEFT). As an independent, nonprofit corporation, CEFT has no ties to any religious, fraternal, or other organization although a number of SPJST members are very active in the group, indeed, past Supreme Lodge Chairman Sid Pokladnik served as CEF1's President for many years. A history of CEFT, its mission and those working to make it a reality will appear in December in the Vestnik. Thanks to current CEFT Chairman and Texas A&M University English Professor Clinton Machann for his input into this week's column. --SPJST-
The SPJST Monthly Insurance Report Through September 30, 2000
MONTH-TO-DATE TOTALS FOR INSURANCE WRITTEN AND ISSUED Dist
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460,000.00 1,399,500.00 470,000.00 297,500.00 374,500.00 834,500.00 10,000.00 $4,178,500.00
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$1,900,000.00 4,514,500.00 5,977,000.00 2,895,000.00 2,505,500.00 5,754,980.00 2,681,500.00 158,000.00
$37,073,980.00
$26,386,480.00
Fraternally, Gene McBride, FICF Vice President —SPJSTFROM THE STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR
For your information:
Coming events and dates Dear Members and Friends, Yea! Cooler weather is finally here and it feels so wonderful. It will be cold soon and we will be wishing for those 100-plus degree camp days to return!
100 Pennies Scholarship Drive Kicks Off The 2001 SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship drive officially began October 1. Youth club members who donate $2 or more receive 20 merit points, and youth club members who donate $5 or more also receive a certificate.
!J7-'e,i ,/aity of Texas meet Two sections e first semester Czect: classes five times c week coverin ,z bott C7C713nCT :7nt :,,,,,.::::ag,]3.9:ements of Czech culture. Pictured above, Dr. Craig Cravens, center, reviews previous day's assignment with his noon class.
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Congratulations, Michele! Congratulations to Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje Youth Leader Michele Kunz who was married on September 23 to David Zahn.
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September Projects/ Contests Due October 10 September Vestnik projects and contests were due to me on October 10. Thanks to former Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Leader Donna Baca for this great idea: putting the Vestnik projects and contests available on the Internet. I am working on it right now. I plan to
make them available in a downloadable PDF format. So, hopefully, in a couple months, you (and the youth members) will be able to access these on the web! My future plans also include making youth club forms available via the internet. And one of my goals for 2001: less paperwork for youth leaders! Make a Difference October 28 Youth clubs are encouraged to make a difference on Saturday, October 28 by participating in a project at their lodge halls or communities. Complete details were mailed in to the youth leaders in September. Or, call me for more information. Good luck with your projects. State Volleyball Tournament November 18 I challenge all youth clubs to get a team together and enter this year's state volleyball tournament on Saturday, November 18 at the gyms in Rogers, which is located about 15 minutes east of Temple. Yout:i members in grades seventh through :welfth You ::; encouraged to be an active youth club member, but (Continued on page twelve.)
4NESTNIK—Wednesday, October 18, 2000
District Three Fall Meeting and Funfest Agenda
Around the Districts
October 29, 2000 • Lodge 84, Dallas 10:00 a.m.
Registration for Meeting and Contests Adults Homemade Pastry and Needlework and Youth Christmas Ornaments. Complimentary Snacks, Juice and Coffee will be served.
Meeting Called to Order 11:00 a.m. Mary Steinman, District President Call to Order District Flag Bearers Presentation of Colors Makayla Yates, Flag Bearer Pledge of Allegiance Tracy Dobecka and Kevin Galler, Flag Bearers Youth Pledge JustineYeager, Lodge President Welcome Damon Perez, 1st Vice-President Response Dismissal of Youth for Meeting Barbara Jean Hykel Approval of Minutes/Correspondence District Secretary Martha Hubenak Durham, Treasurer's Report District Treasurer Gene McBride Supreme Lodge Report Supreme LodgeVice-President Johnnie Krizan District Director Report District Three Director Barbara Jean Hykel, Secretary Roll Call of Lodges Kay Lynn Kovar Recognition of Visitors District Three Second Vice-President By-Laws, Finance, Insurance, Committee Reports Publication and District Youth Counselor (We ask that written reports be available at the door during registration.) Lodge 6, Cottonwood Site for Spring Meeting on April 22, 2001 Lodge 25, Ennis Site for Fall Meeting on October 28, 2001 Lodge 66, Waco Site for Youth Achievement Day, June 24, 2001 Prayer and Lunch Break Lunch Menu: Porklion, Parsley Potatoes, Green Beans, Salad, Bread, Desert and Drink Cost: $5.00 or Free for District Members providing Three Canned goods (Two cans will be donated to a Food Bank One to be used for Funfest.)
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Meeting Reconvenes 1:00 p.m Announcement of the contests winners Presentation of Checks to Host Lodge Mary Steinman, President Adjourn Stay for the District Funfest.
District Two Invites Young and Young at Heart to Six Flags Over Texas Dear Members, District Two's annual fall trip will be on Saturday, October 21, 2000. Buses will depart from the Supreme Lodge in Temple at 7 a.m. promptly for Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington. Park hours are from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. We will leave Six Flags at 10:15 p.m. and arrive back in Temple around 1 a.m. Please note: This trip is for all members of District Two—adults and youth alike. We have reserved three buses. Six Flags promises a great adventurous day as this will be their "Fright Night" weekend in celebration of Halloween. I will be ordering tickets in advance for the price of $19 per person. Please call your youth leader or myself prior to October 14 to reserve your seat and to get your discounted
tickcet of $19. Tickets must be paid in advance. There will not be a charge for the bus ride for SPJST members. Guests who are not SPJST members will be welcomed if seats are available after members' seats are reserved. Tickets will be offered at the $19 discount price for non-members plus $10 for bus fare. The weather should be much cooler and we hope to make this trip one of our biggest. Hope to hear from you soon. Fraternally, Patsy Koslovsky District Two Youth Counselor (254) 985-2396 (Editor's Note: Please refer to Sister Koslovsky's letter on page 14 regarding the recent Fall Fun Day hosted by Lodge 29, Taylor. Thank you!)
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Lodge 49, Rowena, Concho Valley CHS co-sponsoring Czech Fest October 28 Bring your family and enjoy the Czech Fest which celebrates Czech Heritage Month. The event will be at SPJST Lodge 49, Rowena. Schedule of events includes: 10 a.m. Registration, refreshments, exhibits, and socializing 11 - 1 p.m.—Noon meal
• 1:30 - 5:30 p.m.—Dance: HavlakBatla Polka Time Band • 5 p.m.—Supper The celebration is sponsored by SPJST District Four, SPJST Lodge 49, Rowena and the Concho Valley Czech Heritage Society. —SPJST—
Meeting Adjourned Members are asked to bring a baked good for the Pastry Walk
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There will be games for youth and young at heart. Don't miss the pastry walk and country store. Then join in on Tarok, Dominos and much more. Come and have fun!
SPJST Supports American Sokol SPJST District Three Director Johnnie Krizan, left, presents American Sokol Organization President Larry Laznovsky with a check for $1,500. The gill reflects longstanding annual contribution by SPJST, mandated by SPJST convention delegates. In addition to the Sokol leadership role fulfilled by Brother Laznovsky, he also serves as Fraternal Activities Coordinator for SPJST Lodge 135, Ennis.
Six Flags Trip for Members of District Two Annual Fish Fry at Lodge 142, Houston Fund Raiser Dinner at Lodge 35, Elk Supreme Lodge Meeting, SPJST Home Office in Temple National Make a Difference Day Czech Heritage Day at Lodge 24, Cyclone "42" Tournament at Lodge 48, Beyersville Czech Fest at Lodge 49, Rowena, hosted by District Four and Concho Valley CHS District Three Fall Meeting at Lodge 84, Dallas October 29 Czech Day at Lodge 88, Houston October 29 November 3 5 Texas Fraternal Congress in Bryan November 4 Barbecue Cookoff and Sale Day at Lodge 24, Cyclone Czech Youth Symphony at Temple College; 6 p.m November 4 sponsored by SPJST and Temple College. Free admission. November 4 Melodion Band at Lodge 183, Arlington Lodge 6, Cottonwood Work Appreciation Dinner November 5 November 11 President's Ball at Lodge 191, Lufkin November 18 SPJST State Volleyball Tournament November 18 Tarock Tournament at Lodge 29, Taylor November 19 District Six Fall Meeting at Inez Community Center, hosted by Lodge 97, Placed() October 21 October 21 October 22 October 25-27 October 28 October 28 October 28 October 28
Promote your business in the 2001 SPJST Member Services Directory. This free listing reaches members statewide and gives them all your basic business information, contact information. To get your free listing, write or call the Editor's office at 1 (800) 727-7578 or send via Email to bvanicek@vvm.com . Deadline: December 1. Thank youl —SPJST-
Wednesday, October 18, 2000—VESTNIK/5
Lodge Letters Section
Let's hear what your members and lodge are doing to make a positive difference in your community. Send your news and photos to: Vestnik, c/o SPJST P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 FAX: (254) 774-7447 E-Mail: bvanicek@vvm.com or info@spjst.com Got a question? Call 1 (800) 727-7578
Lodge 4, Hallettsville recognizes 50-year members
Allen Ray Grones, Leona Grones, Willie Mae Kahanek, William Konecny, Marlyn Sevcik, Aline Wojtek, Hilmer Woytek, Alvin J. Fojt, Shirley Kalmus and Bobby Holley. Each received a corsage or boutonniere made by Helen Zabransky. Unable to attend were Deborah Kay Boyd, Lawrence Heinsohn, Lester C. Holly, Herbert A. Marek and George J. Spaniel. The 1999 members who joined were Arnold and Delores Branecky, Jonathan and Stephanie Biales, Katie Ann Chudej, Jacob Leer, Vera Orsak, Lallora Konvicka and Helen Treptow.
Dear Members, Our lodge held its annual Family Day on Sunday, August 13, 2000 at the American Legion Hall in Hallettsville beginning at 11 a.m. with registration and a social hour. At noon, a delicious catered meal of barbecue brisket, sausage and the trimmings were served with the members bringing the desserts. Following the meal, a meeting was held with President Joe Siptak presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Christopher Vanek and Holly Scott. Guests present were Supreme Lodge Vice President Gene McBride and wife, Frances and District Six Director Matt Vanek and wife, Henrietta. Also present was our SPJST State Scholarship winner Tina Neubauer, her parents Herbert and Diane Neubauer and grandmother, Ida Neubauer. 50-Year Members Recognized The 50-year members were recognized and presented pins. They include Alvin J. Barta, Gaynell Chudej,
Transfers Welcomed We recognized our 1999 Fraternalist of the Year Helen Zabransky and Sales Representatives Mary Matula, Annie Vahalik, Joe Siptak and Susan Siptak. Also welcomed were the transfer members from the disbanded Bila Hora lodge. Also present were past scholarship winners Laurie Leer, Elizabeth Wagner and Jeff Holly. Youth Leader Shirley Kalmus announced that the Youth Club participated at the District Youth Achievement Day. State YAD winners were Holly Scott—third in hobby kits; Elizabeth Vahalik—third in needle-
Lodge 4, Hallettsville Honors 50-Year Members Pictured above are members of Lodge 4, Hallettsville who received their 50year membership pins at the September Family Day. Pictured, from left, front, are: Shirley Kalmus, Gaynell Chudej, Marlyn Sevcik, Willie Mae Kahanek and Aline Woytek. BACK: Supreme Lodge Vice President Gene McBride, Lodge 4 President Joe Siptak, Alvin Barta, Leon Grones, Allen Ray Grones, Alton J. Fojt, Hilmer Woytek, William A. Konency, Bobby Holly and Supreme Lodge Chairman and District Six Director Matt Vanek. Tina Neubauer, second from right, accompanied by her parents, Herbert and Diane Neubauer, accepts SPJST Scholarship from Lodge 4 President Joe Siptak.
work; and Nicholas Vahalik—third in talent, second in handicraft and pictorial arts. Elizabeth Vahalik was recognized for having perfect attendance last year. Holly Scott then presented her district talent of a song entitled "Change of Heart"; Elizabeth Vahalik presented her third place district talent of a skit "Smart" and Nicholas Vahalik delivered his District Six King speech for which he got runner-up at the State Royalty competition. Door prize winners were Patsy Kahanek, Agnes Svetlik, Tyler Bayer, Kim Chambers, Janice Kahanek, Johnny Micek, Kelly Grones, Annie Svetlik, Viola Melnar, Jim Richardson, Holly Scott, Rodney Leer, Alton Sevcek, Peggy Kostelnik, Herbert Neubauer, Victoria Orsak, Eleanor Fojt, Diane Scott, Jennifer Hessler, Tracy Smolik, Gaynell Chudej, William Konecny and Susan Siptak. The Youth Club prize drawing winners were Viola Holly, Elsie Mascheck, Christopher Vanek, Jonathan Vahalik, Henrietta Vanek, Elsie Dusek, Frances Melnar and Agnes Warneck. The meeting adjourned. A cake walk, games and refreshments were enjoyed during the day. Also on display were the Youth Club members' entries from the District and State YAD competitions along with their ribbons and trophies. The day was enjoyed by all. Hope to see you at the next meeting. Fraternally, Patsy Zabransky, Reporter —SPJST-
6, Cottonwood Worker Appreciation Party scheduled Lodge
Hi! Our meeting was called to order by Brother Al Soukup, President, at 4 p.m. on Sunday, October 1. We all said the Pledge of Allegiance led by the Youth Club, with Traci Dobecka reciting our motto. Roll call was had with all officers present. It was also reported that there were 28 members and three guests at this meeting. The minutes from the past two meetings were read by Sister Barbara Jean Hykel, Secretary. Minutes of our August meeting were accepted as read, with one correction to our September meeting of our appreciation meal being November 5 instead of October 22. Worker Appreciation Party Therefore, all workers during the year for Cottonwood Lodge 6 will be given an appreciation meal on our reg-
ular meeting day next month, November 5, 2000. There will be a meal for all at 12:30 p.m. followed by a short meeting at 2 p.m. with the remainder of the afternoon filled with games, fellowship and prizes. Thanks a bunch to the Herbert Brem family for preparing and serving a meal of barbecue beef/pork ribs, potato salad, corn, tea/coffee and dessert. Lodge Supports Community Some of our guests had to leave early, so Bobbie Dobecka, Donations Committee Chairman, gave out donations at this time. Thanks to our guest, Judy Knapek, for accepting a $200 check from SPJST Lodge 6 to the West Volunteer Fire Department. Also thanks to Ronnie Sykora for coming out and accepting a $100 check from SPJST Lodge 6 to the West Boys Scouts. Brother Bobbie Dobecka mentioned he will mail several $25 checks to various other community Voluntary Fire Departments: Elm Mott VFD, Penelope VFD, Leroy VFD, Chalk Bluff VFD, Abbott VFD, Ross VFD, Aquilla VFD and Gholson VFD. Brother Bobbie Dobecka also presented more donations. Thanks to Sister Stella Perez for accepting a $100 check from SPJST Lodge No. 6, Inc., to the West Senior Center. Also thanks to Mary Karlik for coming out and being with us and accepting a check for $50 from SPJST Lodge 6, Inc., to McLennan County 4-H. Thanks to Carol Bajer for coming out and accepting a $50 to the West Chamber of Commerce from SPJST Lodge No. 6, Inc. Also thanks to Carol Bajer for explaining the "Old West Trade Days" in West, Texas which will begin the weekend of October 14 and 15 from 9 a.m. till 7 p.m. both days. Trade Days will be a monthly event in downtown West on the second weekend of each month. Booth spaces are available and you are asked to contact Jimmy Bennett, President, at (254)826-4455 or (254)826-7344. Our meeting continued on with Sister Peggy Dobecka giving her treasurer's report which was accepted as given. Brother George Straten, Financial Secretary, had nothing to report, but gave upcoming socials at the lodge as October 20 and November 3 and 17. Sister Hattie Kolar, Sunshine Committee, gave her report of sending get well cards to Sister Sophie Pavlas and Brother Cyrill Svrcek. Hope these folks are feeling much better. She also reported sending baby congratulations to Dale and Kathy Sembera upon the arrival of their new son, Devin Blake Sembera. Congratulations to this family! Bet his sister, Regan, is excited to have a little brother.
Coming next week in your Vestnik: * SPIST District Two Fall Meeting Scenes * Lodge 92, Fort Worth Czeell Heritage Day * lodge 66, Waco sales rep honored... and much, Much Morel If there's a member you know who isn't getting the Yestnik but would like to please let us know. Please send their name and address to the Office of Financial Secretary Jerry Mikulas at 118001727-1518. Thank youl
6NESTNIK—WedoPQday, October 18, 2000 Sister Hattie also reported that a sympathy card was sent to Mr. and Mrs. Russell Schier, Coy and Riley upon the\ death of Connie Drews. A sympathy card was also sent to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Schroeder upon the death of Joe Schroeder. Our condolences to the families of these two deaths. Brother George Sulak, Vice President, had only one thing to report. He reported that one of Cottonwood's newest little members is Teal Paige Kolar. She is the first granddaughter of George and Lucille Sulak. Congratulations to these grandparents! Wow, is she going to being spoiled! Their other grandchildren have all been boys and now they can finally enjoy a little girl. Sister Peggy Dobecka, Youth Leader, gave the youth club report. She reported taking cakes to the rest home in West on October 4. She also reported that the youth club will have a Halloween party at the lodge at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, October 27. Everyone is invited to join them. The children will have a costume contest and everyone will be enjoying hot dogs that evening. Sister Irene Schiemenz, Fraternal Activities Coordinator, gave her report. She handed out the 100 Pennies Scholarship Drive slips to everyone. She also reported that a volleyball tournament for seventh grade through adults would be at Rogers Highschool Gym on Saturday, November 18 and that anyone wanting to form a team should let her know. She also reported that the 100th Anniversary Bazaar of St. PauIs CCC in Gerald would be on Saturday, October 14, starting at 9:30 a.m. Everyone was reminded and encouraged to go to the District Three Fall Fun Day at Lodge 84, Dallas, Texas on October 29. Registration is at 10 a.m. with short meeting at 11 a.m. with fun and games afterwards. Brother Johnnie Krizan mentioned that there is a fund raiser at Elk Lodge 35 on October 22 with a meal at 11:30 a.m. He invited all to attend and support them if possible. Those in attendance with a birthday in the month of October were Sisters Sadie Soukup and Mary Pavlas. A happy birthday to these two and to all with a birthday this month. Door prizes were drawn with Brother Bill Skerik winning the $5 door prize and also the progressive door prize. Congratulations, Bill! Another progressive door prize was drawn with the winner being Margaret Schuetza who was not present. Next Meeting November 5 Our next meeting will be on Sunday, November 5 at 2 p.m. Remember this is also our Appreciation Luncheon, which will be at 12:30 p.m. with meeting, games and prizes to follow. Come on out and enjoy the afternoon with us folks at Cottonwood! Fraternally, Stella Perez, Reporter —SPJST-
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Lodge 24, Cyclone selects fraternalist of the year Dear Lodge 24 Members, We had our meeting on October 9, 2000. Vice President Tammy Baker called the meeting to order at 7:11 p.m. Our deceased members, since the last meeting, were Helen Spaniel and Sydonie Skrabanek. On our sick list is Jerry Zavodny. Our thoughts and prayers go out to him and his family. Bernice Sebek read the minutes from the last meeting with Brian Vanicek accepting them and Wilbert Mikeska seconding. Treasurer Brian Vanicek gave the treasurer's report. Youth Leader Rosamond Baker gave the youth leader's report. Hall Chairman and Bar Chairman Wilbert Mikeska gave his reports. Vice President Tammy Baker gave her report. We received a thank you card from the family of Dan Sebek who had passed away. Old Business Last month we decided to nominate a Fraternalist of the Year from our lodge for our October meeting. Our nomination was Barbara Macek. Congratulations! The By-law Committee and Salary Committee met and brought some recommendations to the meeting, which we discussed. We will be voting on these recommendations at the November meeting. Lodge 24 birthdays for the month of October are Shirley Baggerly, Joseph Baker, Mary Anna Bartek, David Bedrich, Darlene Cabla, Derek Carlson, Steven Carpenter, Romalee Coker, J.R. Cooksey, Penny Coots, Janice Cornelius, Ronnie Dorner, Albina Dornhoefer, Alvin Dreyer, Josephine Dudley, James Allen Easterwood, Jarred Eixman, Patrick Everett, David Fojtasek, Lovie Gillmeister, Brandi Gotcher, Rena Greger, Ryan Greger, Mark Harrington, Rachel Herzer, Christopher Hodges, Jr., Bobby Hoelscher, Kathy Husak, Monroe Kosel, Charlene Krupicka, Joni Lange, Bobby Lawrence, Ella Luksa, Jo Dell Lynn, Carl Macek, Cheyenne Malovets, Johnny Marek, Marjorie Marek, Mary A. Marek, Polly Marek, Lillian Maresh, Roy McDonald, III, Mark Mikeska, Patrick Mikeska, Holly Morgan, John Olis, Darlene Pechal, Linhart Pechal, David Popelka, Anna Quick, Candy Rieve, Marshall Ryan, Jr., David Sebek, Ryan Sebek, Veronica Sebek, Judy Sitz, Betty Stepan, Gerald Stepan, Gary Tucker, Jr., Jason Tyroch, Dorothy Urubek, Brenda Vansa, Lillie Vasek, Jay Volek, Jolene Volek, Sherry Vrazel, Diane Wilde, Dewey Williams, Tonya Williams, and Melanie Zavodny. Door Prizes were won by Brain Vanicek, Helen Tome, Ginger Greger, Lorene Haisler, and Rosamond Baker. The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. with a motion accepted by Martha Zavodny and a second by Brian Vanicek. Fraternally, Tammy Baker, ReporterNice President —SPJST-
Lodge 24, Cyclone extends invitation to Czech Heritage Day, BBQ Cook-Off Dear Members and Friends, Lodge 24, Cyclone cordially invites you to observe Czech Heritage Day at Flag Hall in Cyclone on Saturday, October 28, 2000. Doors open at 4 p.m. for the celebration which will include a polka mass, public dance and fireworks display. The polka mass commences at 5 p.m. with music by the Vrazels' Polka Band. Mass celebrant will be Reverend Louis Pavlicek, with co-celebrants Reverend Walter Matus and Reverend Sylvester Fuchs Deacon John Petter assisting. The Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus Color Guard will also participate in the service. Men, women and boys and girls of all ages and denominations are invited to enjoy the presentation! For your listening and dancing enjoyment, the Vrazel's will entertain from 7 to 10:30 p.m. Tickets for the evening dance will be sold following the polka mass for $5 per person. Ages 13 and under will be admitted free. In an effort to increase community awareness of the SPJST Library, Archive and Museum, several articles of historical significance will be on display. As a special treat, the Texas Pyrotechnics Association will be presenting a "most extraordinary" fireworks display at 9 p.m. Get Your Booths Now While Spaces Available Make plans to attend Lodge 24, Cyclone's Sixth Annual Barbecue Cook-Off and Countywide Sale Day on Saturday, November 4. Everyone's also invited to enjoy the entertainment on Friday evening. The kitchen will also be open! For all you cookers, please note that the cook-off features guaranteed prize money of $1,350. For cook-off information and an entry, contact Harold Vanicek at (254) 5832335. For sale day information and to rent vendor booths, contact Brian Vanicek at (254) 985-0007. Fraternally submitted, David Nauert, Chairman Board of Trustees —SPJST-
Lodge 25, Ennis making plans for Polka Festival 2001 The monthly lodge meeting was held on September 7 at 8 p.m. in the dining room with President Linda Trojacek presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Johnnie Krajca. Get well wishes went out to Louis Hroza, Sr. Our sympathy goes out to the family and friends of Josephine Prochaska of Fort Worth Lodge 92. New member announced was jennifer Dvorak. The minutes and financial report were read and approved. Our youth leader announced that she will meet with the youth on Sunday, September 24 and take them to the St. John Church Bazaar
Polka Festival 2001 was discussed. This year, Lodge 25 will be the host lodge. Things start happening when the doors open Friday evening. Music will be provided by the Vrazels' Polka Band. Crowning of the King and Queen for 2001 and lots of food in the kitchen. Mark this on your calendar— Polka Festival in Ennis on Friday, May 25, Saturday, May 26 and Sunday, May 27 (more details later). The next meeting will be October 12 at 8 p.m. so try to come and help select the Fraternalist of the Year of Lodge 25. Margaret Krajca —SPJST-
Lodge 29, Taylor schedules November 4 clean-up day SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor held its meeting on Sunday, Qctober 8. Scott Green called the meeting to order at 4 p.m. in the absence of President Donna Pasemann. Roll call of officers was called. The September minutes were read by Kathy Basile. Loretta Tate gave the treasurer's report. Edmond Tate gave the property committee report. We are to have a clean-up day on Saturday, November 4. We are hoping to see new faces this time around. We honored our 50-year members. They were Frank Valek and Edmond Tate. We are having our tarok tournament Saturday, November 18. Our next meeting is Sunday, November 12. Hoping to see a bunch of you for the work day and our next meeting. Dorothy Markert, Reporter —SPJST-
Lodge 29, Taylor schedules November 18 tarock tourney Where: Taylor, SPJST Lodge 29 When: November 18, 2000 Time: Register 8 a.m. to 8:50 A.M. Play begins 9 a.m. Fee: $20 Pre-registration is desired. (Entry fee will be returned if unable to attend.) Prizes: Plaques and money awarded to top four players. If you have questions or need more information or want to pre-register, call: Frank Schlesinger at (512) 3657324 or e-mail F.J.Schlesinger @att.net. —SPJST-
Lodge 35, Elk offers good food, prizes at fund raiser The meeting was called to order, Sunday, October 10 by President Randy Pavelka. All officers were present.
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Come and get it! Lodge 35, Elk hosts its turkey dinner fund rosier Sunday, October 22, starting at 11:30 a.m. In addition to the meal, the • lodge is also hosting a bake sale . and prize drawing. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all members. Correspondence for donations to the SPJST Library, Archives and Museum was read. The members were asked to be thinking about a Fraternalist of the Year. The plans for the Sunday, October 22 fund raiser were pretty well finalized. We need help on that day. Please call Ruby Pavelka at (254) 875-2105. Any help is greatly appreciated. Chances are being sold for a quilt and a 50-50 pot drawing for the winners will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, October 22. A move was made to buy a new set of string lights for around the hall. We give special thanks to Peggy and Erwin Dieterich for their donations and the extra clean-up they did at the hall. Many thanks! The new air conditioner in the kitchen was really great during September. Please come to our fund raising, Sunday, October 22 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and eat some of the best turkey and dressing in the country. We will have a Halloween dance on October 28. Come in your Halloween costume and win a prize. Fraternally, Elizabeth Kubitza —SPJST-
35, Elk fund raiser dinner October 22 Lodge
Dear Members, Lodge 35, Elk will hold a turkey dinner fund raiser Sunday, October 22, 2000 from 11:30 - 2:30 p.m. All the members are asked to help and if you would like to donate, we need turkeys, green beans; cakes, tea, sugar. We would appreciate anything. There also will be a bake sale. A quilt, made by Ruby Pavelka, will be given in a prize drawing. There are also 50-50 tickets. Our dinner will be turkey and dressing with all the trimmings. The plates will be $5 for adults, $3.50 for children 12 and under. Fraternally, Dorothy Banik —SPJST-
47, Seaton reports on October meeting Lodge
Dear Members and Friends, President Dolores Skrabanek called the meeting to order at 2 p.m. Sunday
October 1. Josef Morris and Crystal Morris brought in the flags and led the Pledge of Allegiance. The meeting was very well attended with 64 members and the following visitors: Estelle Grossman, Aubrey Richter, Wilbert Richter, Freddie Schroeder, Albert Matus and Jerome Greger. Visitors are always welcome. Please come again. Minutes and correspondence was read by secretary Adeline Kohutek. Roll call showed all officers and board members present. The roll call of sales reps showed all present except Vallie Zavodny. New members are Curtis L Calhoun; Johnny Shane Stone; Crystal J. Moore and Lillian Kosarek. Joyce Skrabanek had sent get well cards to Walter Pomykal, Alfred Hejl and Lillian Hanusch. We hope these members are in good health by now.
New Members Initiated Supreme Lodge Financial Secreary Jerry Mikulas was asked to speak and initiate the new members who attendhow and where the SPJST got started and the history of the move to Temple. New members attending the meetingwere Rudy Grossman, Jon Paul Lindemann, Jr., Thomas S. Flaherty, Terry Lee Flaherty, Peggy Lindemann and Taryn Lindemann. Each was given a SPJST mug. Gladys Marek gave a very good financial report. President Skrabanek asked if we want to lend our "jailhouse" to the American Cancer Society, Waco. This was approved. Youth leader, Heidi Bartek, gave her report. The Youth Club was on their way to Stillhouse Hollow Lake for a nature hike. The youth were real excited about going.
New Building Plans Reviewed There was a five minute break to allow members to look at the blueprint for the proposed barbecue building. After the break, voting for or against the new building was held. We want to thank all the members who came to the meeting, some to express their views about it. We will have a new building hopefully the construction will take place soon. A special thanks to the committee that was instrumental in getting the blueprint, estimates and for the time that they put into this project. The committee consists of Woodrow Marek, Calvin Skrabanek Otis Meyer, Wallace Jez and Henry Janacek. There is still a lot of work ahead.
Fraternalist of the Year Elected Nominations followed for fraternalist for the year. Edwin Vasicek was elected as 2000 fraternalist. Woodrow Marek of the Rules and Regulations Committee read the proposed changes. They were accepted as presented. Willie E. Kohutek went over the salaries proposed by the Salary Committee, composed of Vallie Zavodny and Joyce Kraatz. There were only two changes for the youth leaders. The remainder were approved as proposed. Happy October birthday to: Louis Kohutek, Estelle Grossman, Josef Morris, Martha Dubcak, Ruth Janacek and Gary Skrabanek.
It's the little things that bring quality to life: Knowing what to do and how to get it done. That's what "Insights & Outsights" is all about: Helpful household hints and sound advice from one member to another. Send in your Insights and Outsights to the Vestnik, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503. Members who send in helpful hint(s) will be entered in a monthly drawing for an SPJST Cookbook. Please be sure to include your name, lodge and telephone number! Winners will be announced in this column. Information presented in this column reflects the views of the authors. Publication does not constitute an endorsement by the SPJST.
The Great Snake-Out Especially for people living in the country or suburbs, if you are concerned about having snakes and/or skunks under the house, there is a remedy. Toss a handful of old-fashioned moth balls under the house and into outbuildings. The varmints come out gasping and won't return as long as the moth ball odor is present. —Ray Posival Lodge 15, Buckholts
Instant Iron Cleaner To quickly remove the dirt and grime that collects on the bottom of your iron, sprinkle a few teaspoons of salt onto the ironing board and run the hot iron over it. —Dorothy Markert Lodge 18, Elgin
weighs the quarters, you will need to add more postage —Judy Majek Lodge 79, Corpus Christi
Balloon-size Ice Packs Keep your picnic lunches cooler a) for longer by following this simple tip. Take several balloons and fill a) them about halfway with water. N Put them in the freezer, then peel away the balloon when frozen. These large ice balloons will last far longer than ice from the store or an ice tray —Aleen Jaecks Lodge 18, Elgin
Epson Salt Retains the Color
Postage on a Letter Items you will need: one regular pencil, one 12-inch ruler and five quarters. Simply lay the pencil on a flat surface and place a 12-inch ruler across the pencil, centering it on the six-inch mark. Then stack five quarters on the three-inch mark and center the letter on the nine-inch mark. If the letter out-
When washing and rinsing colored material a teaspoon of Epson Salt added to each gallon of water, will prevent even the most delicate shades from fading or running. —Brenda Ivy Lodge 29, Taylor
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SPAT 1100th Anniversary cookbook The
Includes more than 500 pages of delicious recipes contributed by SPJET members from all over. Books are Eft each and available through the SPJST Home Office. To get yours, write: MST Anniversary Cookbook eio EP.IST Home Office, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503. For lodge and youth club volume orders and discounts, please contact Daryl Entrop at I [BOO) 727-7578. Happy Anniversary to James and Joyce Skrabanek. Door prize winners were; Clarence Neikamp; Calvin Skrabanek; Mary Vasicek, Rosa Lee Pechal, Rudy Grossman and Joyce Skrabanek.
Lodge 48, Beyersville hosts "42" tournament October 28
Next Meeting November 5
Lodge 48, Beyersville will host a progressive 42 tournament on Saturday, October 28, 2000. Registration fee is $10 and includes the noon meal, snacks and prizes. Registration begins at 8:15 a.m. and we plan to begin playing at 9:15 a.m. Fifteen games will be played with a time limit of 20 minutes per game. The tournament should end around 4:30 p.m. We especially invite SPJST members, but anyone is welcome. You do not need a partner as all players will draw num17,ers and be seater accordingly for the first round. The two winners will move to the next table and (Continued on page twelve.)
Our next meeting will be on Sunday, November 5 at 1 p.m. Also the election of officers and board members. Please come and vote. Remember if you do not vote for the person of your choice then you cannot complain how things are done. The same goes for the election that will also take place in November for the president of our country. May the best man win! The regular board meeting will be on October 16 at 7 p.m. Fraternally, Adeline Kohutek Reporter and Secretary —SPJST-
8NESTNIK—Wednesday, October 18, 2000
' isrn and belief Optun in the "American Dream" enabled Czech pioneer Josef L. Lesikar to overcome hardships and lead others to Texas. Part II: Life In America __n truth, it was not an enviable way of life, so we divided the :and, and I got the part without a building or cultivated land. I started to do carpentry work with my two oldest sons, and by Christmas of 1856, I was under my own roof. Everyone knows that things are always hard in the beginning. In truth, it was not an enviable way of life, so we divided the land, and I got the part without a building or cultivated land. I started to do carpentry work with my two oldest sons, and by Christmas of 1856, I was under my own roof. Everyone knows that things are always hard in the beginning. I experienced this in the extreme: my partner and I had been swindled out of about seventy acres of the farm we had bought, and we owed a great deal on it. Due to lack of money, I bought a Mexican pony for riding, and he threw me off whenever and wherever he pleased. One time, he almost killed my wife. I bought a team of oxen, one of which was already entertaining the thought of passing from this world, and soon did go to see his father. Many things such as this happened to me during a very short period of time. The needy one always buys at the highest cost, especially when he buys on credit. So, when all is said and done, I got along at a snail's pace, but at least I got along. As I said before, in those days, Texas wasn't like it is today. Nice buildings were not to be seen, only log cabins, which did not contain a single nail. In place of windows, there were only holes. A door was knocked together from some pieces of wood or some kind of fabric. Boards and other necessary items were scarce. In our whole settlement there was only half a wagonful. It was many years before I was able to get that kind of material. But during that time, I didn't for one minute get homesick for my former homeland, because that would have done neither her nor me any good. The freedom and liberty here cheered me up, for I wasn't one of those many people who, I would say, are immature, who are always holding on tightly to
their mother's apron strings and screaming, "Mother, Mother, Our Mother!" Still, even today, I honor and respect my native country. Really, though, I've always been satisfied here, even in the cruel times of the Civil War. My situation has always been improving, and I haven't missed anything except our literature. I didn't even hope to live to see that sort of thing in America. I didn't know, though, that such a large number of our countrymen lived up north or that an active Czech press existed. All of a sudden I got a letter from Jan Barta Letovsky, who, I recall, was one of the first pioneers, telling of the Czech literature here. I still don't know how he found out about me in Texas, for we had never seen or heard about each other before. He told me that he was working on a campaign to start publishing a Czech newspaper up north. That was "Joy in Israel!" I rounded up twenty shareholders in my area, and soon the first edition of Narodni noviny came from St. Louis. I was named their chief agent in Texas. However, they began imprudently and uncautiously. As a legal stockholder, I saw what consequences that might have and felt that an additional policy was needed in order to ensure the success of our newspaper. I advised that if they wanted to preserve our Narodni noviny, it would be necessary at the beginning to stay out of controversy, to restrain political as well as religious opinions, in order to hold our people together, whatever their professed views and whether they identified with the free or the slave states. But it was all in vain. Abraham Lincoln was announced as candidate for president in bold headlines under Old Glory and his complete program was described. That, and my name as
In conjunction with Czech Heritage Month, the Vestnik features this excerpt from the book Czech Voices, Stories from Texas in the Amerikan Narodni Kalendar, translated and editied by Clinton Machann and James W. Mendl, Jr The book is available to SPJST members for $15.92. This price reflects a 35 percent discount and includes postage and handling. Please add an additional 75 cents for each additonal copy sent to the same address. Please make reference to our four-letter purchasing code "SPJS". To order by credit card, call 1 (800) 826-8911. 1 hope you enjoy the selection. — Editor
agent, led many Americans and Germans to sniff it out. There werc. even some countrymen who, despite my warnings, let the slaveholders know what was in the paper. Then my persecution ancrsuffering began. I was denounced as the worst kind of abolitionist. The English and German newspapers publicly announced that I and Jan Reymershoffer, from Cat Spring, who had also become an agent for Narodny noviny by that time, must be hanged from the nearest oak tree. I was constantly afraid for my life then. Once about six of "the boys" came to see me. They were mainly Germans, and their leader was Arnost Knole. I met them with my head held high. Indeed, I had nothing to feel guilty about, and I got out of that mess all right. I must add here, however, that the local Americans remained surreptitiously vigilant, but were not nearly as vicious as many of the German slaveholders were. It was a cruel time. Later on, even some of the Germans who were not necessarily abolitionists but only loyal Unionists were imprisoned, and many of these were even lynched. The uproar caused by the war was at its height then. Texas was cut off from the rest of the world, and there was no way to escape except through Mexico; and even that was very difficult to do. Everyone who could carry a weapon, without exception, had to go to war—from age eighteen to thirtyfive. And, finally, up to age fifty. The older ones were forced to volunteer as so-called "minutemen." There were hardly any white people around, except old men with gray hair, women, and children. Every male was under arms. They had to leave their land because of the war, and the war effort drained away their tax dollars and fodder, cotton, corn, and bacon. They summoned three of my sons together, declaring them volunteers. I finally freed the eldest, saying that he was past draft age. He had to serve in the militia, however. They would have caught the youngest one, but I went to General McCrudy and explained that he was not yet eighteen years old. He went to Mexico out of fear, and the poor boy died there as a result of tortuous work. So all three sons were taken from me. In addition to this worry, other cares occupied me, such as my farm work, my wife, and the family of my oldest son. But there was something still worse. My two middle sons, who were enrolled in the regular army and had been encamped for a time at Brenham, were ordered to fight in Vicksburg, Mississippi. I can't describe the state of my heart as I saw them off. I envisioned their wounded bodies, or even their corpses, which they were being forced to sacrifice to the preservation of slavery and the destruction of the Union. I can't describe the emotions which ruled over me at that time. Three days after my sons left, Tomas and Jan Votypka, the two sons of my neighbors, joined the
parade. ii was a terrible mess. How can you hide from such a ferocious pack of wolves? Indeed, as I said earlier, because of the Czech newspaper, I was hated as a dangerous abolitionist, and it was clear to me what was going to happen. The end of the war was nowhere in sight. In fact, I was afraid that slavery would win out in the end; since English business interests gave it their financial and moral support. As the war raged around Vicksburg, our boys escaped injury, but when Vicksburg fell, the Confederate soldiers were captured. When they promised that they wouldn't fight against the Union any more, they were released to go home. The faithless majority of them immediately formed a regiment under a different name to fight against the Union, and they tried to force those who didn't want to fight anymore to go along. Then they started to hunt down those who didn't want to fight for the Confederacy. The bands of hunters wandered day and night across the countryside. They conducted their hunt as if they were after wild animals, with dogs that had been used to catch runaway slaves. A pack of these hounds fell upon the wife of one of my sons. They tore at her dress and she would have been terribly hurt if help had not arrived in time. If this mob ever recognized a horse, saddle, or anything else belonging to the one they were hunting, they simply took it for themselves. Most of all, they liked to invade a residence at night and turn it inside out. I was treated to a good number of these visits because I was a reputed abolitionist. I was always afraid for my life. "Master Lynch" reigned supreme. My sons and their friends had to stay in the forests, hiding in the hollows of trees and thickets in both summer and winter, and in the rain, which is quite substantial here. They were barefoot and ragged; there wasn't much of anything that you could buy. Goods didn't arrive in Texas unless they came through Mexico, and they were very expensive. A simple woman's apron cost thirty dollars, a pair of slippers fifty dollars, and boots one hundred dollars. But a pound of cotton brought only seven cents, and in Confederate currency at that. You had to sell your cotton to the government, because England traded the rebelst cotton for arms and other war material through Mexico. We had to wean ourselves from drinking coffee and eating pastries made from flour. We were very temperate in those days, but the Americans were a little better at it than we were. The black women and the older Americans knew from the old days how to weave cloth and dye material of all sorts. The blacks produced leather and made their own shoes. In this way, they were able to provide the most necessary items. I can't describe what we experienced during those three years. Among other things, we were sure that if the Confederacy pre-
"Everyone who could carry a weapon, without exception, had to go to war -from 18 to 35 - and finally up to age 50."
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Lodge Letters (Continued from page 7.) split up and play with the losers who remain at that table. There will be no head table, thus all winners will move. We will use the same rules that the SPJST uses. We ask that players please pre-register so we can determine the food needs; however, ti is not a must to pre-register. To pre-register or for more information, please contact Bobby L. Wuensche 2451 County Road 405, Taylor, Texas, 76574-5421 or call (512) 365-3013. Fraternally, Bobby L. Wuensche
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Czech Voices (Continued from page 8.) vailed, all immigrants would have their property confiscated and that we would be driven from the land. People were shot at as though they were dogs. Once they shot at my son — but they missed him. That's all that I was able to find out about it. All of this happened in a very short period of time, relative to one's life, but it seemed like eternity to me before I heard any more about him. I thought he was hurt very badly, but, luckily, he escaped serious danger. However, Tomas Votypka, my neighbor's son, was shot and taken to jail, where he died, to the grief of his parents. But then came an even sadder catastrophe: their other son, Jan, was also caught and sentenced by a military court to death by a firing squad. Before the sentence could be carried out, however, he escaped, and he is alive and well today. It's difficult for me to write any more about that horrible time—by no means have I run out of material. Let me just add that we got out of it in good health, and that is unusual, considering what we went through. Only once my son did get jaundice and had to be treated by a doctor. But was it advisable to reveal his hiding place or even his disease? In my distress, I found out about a certain doctor who would willingly give medical aid to anyone, even if he had to go secretly into the forest. So I went to him seeking help, and that noble humanitarian willingly gave it to me without saying a word about it. He was concerned only with curing disease and caring for suffering people. He didn't care about the circumstances. My thanks and praise go out to this honorable man. He is Dr. Nagi, who now lives in St. Louis. Everything in the world has an end, and the unexpected news that the rebels had been completely defeated came all at once. The war was over. It was such a surprise that I couldn't believe it at first. Indeed thoughts from my childhood of the time Napoleon was defeated came to mind. I warned my sons that they
ust Around the Corner: October 28 Make a Difference Day
Lodge 49, Rowena co-sponsors Czech Fest October 28
Lodge 84, Dallas posts District Three fun day schedule
Bring your family and enjoy the Czech Fest which celebrates Czech Heritage Month. The event will be at SPJST Lodge 49, Rowena. Schedule of events includes: • 10 a.m. Registration, refreshments, exhibits, and socializing • 11 - 1 p.m.—Noon meal • 1:30 - 5:30 p.m.—Dance: HavlakBatla Polka Time Band (Set-ups available) • 5 p.m.—Supper
Dear Members, You will no doubt read the complete schedule of the District Three Fun Day being held October 29 at Lodge 84, but just in case... Our lodge looks forward to seeing many of our members and friends to attend and see what fun day is all about. Registration starts at 10:30 a.m. You can enjoy a continental breakfast followed by a short business meeting, dinner and then fun games start, which require no money to enjoy. Young as well as older folks will find something of interest. So enjoy the dinner being planned by Youth Leader Bessie Petr catering. You need to bring three cans of food per person or the dinner is $5 per person. Cakes are needed for the cake walk and donations would be appreciated. At the end of the day, any pastry left will be auctioned and proceeds going to charity. Try to attend and enjoy seeing people throughout District Three—fraternalism at its best. Rose Scott, Reporter
The celebration is sponsored by SPJST District Four, SPJST Lodge 49, Rowena and the Concho Valley Czech Heritage Society. —SPJSTshouldn't be too quick about getting back into the world. I wasn't able to return to a secure life for a long time. I looked around me and saw the world as a child sees it for the first time. I longed to hear something about my native country and to read Czech newspapers printed in America. For a whole year we had heard no news other than the victories of the rebel forces. Slowly we began to revive, both spiritually and materially, for after the war, the price of cotton climbed to fabulous heights. It brought up to thirty cents a pound in good money. (In the course of the war, Confederate money fell to the value of one cent on the dollar, and finally it wasn't worth the paper it was printed on. Many who had raised cotton in wartime and had had to keep it themselves, suddenly became wealthy. I even made some money off cotton, enough to recover from the old setbacks. So this verifies the proverb: "Somebody always profits from a war." Just as the sun is lovely when it breaks through the clouds, so was the coming of peace to me. Although I had suffered a great deal and had lost about two thousand dollars' worth of produce, during that time I had never regretted coming to America. And I declare from my heart that in spite of all this I never for one moment yearned for my former homeland. Well, there's nothing special in the comfortable circumstances of life, and whoever has not suffered, doesn't feel the full achievement of freedom and can in no way measure its advantages and properly esteem or know the price paid for it: for example, the free blacks around here. Now I'm sitting peacefully with my wife in our happy family circle, with my remaining three sons, their wives, and fourteen grandchildren. I get along well with my neighbors and the multitude of (Czech) national journals affords me instruction, pleasure and a wide view of the- world. I'm glad that I've lived in such a significant era, and I have the hope that, whether today or tomorrow, I will leave the scene of this busy life of mine in peace and contentment. —SPJST-
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Lodge 88, Houston annual Czech Day set for October 29 Mayor of the City of Houston Lee Brown has proclaimed October 29 as Czech Heritage Day at Lodge 88 and, therefore, we are planning an entertaining day for you. We will start the day at 11 a.m. with our famous roast pork and sausage dinner and the trimmings. You may purchase an adult dinner for $5 and child's, under 12, for $3. To complete your dinner, the Birthday Club Sisters' pastries and kolaches will be available. Entertainment in the ballroom will begin at 11:30 with performance by the Lodge Choral Club and Lodge Concert Orchestra. Afternoon program and entertainment are scheduled for 1 p.m. Please wear your Czech costume. We will have the judging of Mr. and Mrs. Czech Day. You must wear your costume and a big smile to be considered. You wonderful cooks, bake up your favorite kolaches and enter them in the kolache contest. To enter, you must bring two dozen home baked kolaches to the lodge by 11:30 am.—four kolaches on a plate for the judges and the rest to the Birthday Club pastry booth. Cash prizes and trophies will be awarded to the first, second and third place winners. After 3 p.m., booths and food will be available in the ballroom along with a silent auction of items donated. At 4 p.m., Central Texas Sounds will provide the music for your enjoyment. Admission into the ballroom (after 3
p.m.) to enjoy the afternoon activities is $5 per person. Children under 12, will enter free. Let's don't forget to visit the annex building for some good ole fashion Youth Club homemade ice cream and participate in their Split-the-Pot prize drawing. To complete the day, the winners will be announced, a colorful parade of costumes and grand march and at 4:45 p.m. and to conclude the day, Central Texas Sounds will play until 8 p.m. We invite everyone join us at Lodge 88, Houston on October 29. Fraternally, Clara Broz, President —SPJST-
Lodge 88, Houston, co-presents Czech films The Czech Heritage Society and the Pivonka Czech Language Class are presenting the 4th annual Czech Film Festival at SPJST Lodge 88, Houton on 1435 Beall Street in the Heights (in the annex building in back of the main lodge). The showing of these films is free and open to the public. Also, free light refreshments are included to complete an evening of cultural enjoyment. The showings will take place on four Monday evenings October 23, October 30, November 6 and November 20. The viewings begin at 7:30 p.m. All four films are in the Czech language, but the first three films are subtitled in English. The fourth film is not subtitled, but it is a musical film displaying wonderful Czech music and scenery which transends translations. • October 23—"My Sweet Little Village"—Vesnicko Ma Strediskova, by director Jiri Menzel, 1986, will be the first film shown. This film involves a comic relationship of a dump truck driver and his bumbling helper. • October 30—"The Elementary School"—Obecna Skola by director Jan Sverak, 1991. This is a warmhearted comedy about family and small town life at the end of WW II as seen through the eyes of schoolboys. • November 6—"A Czech Castle"— Zamek v Cechach, by director Martin Holly, 1993. This is a bittersweet story of a strong willed old lady determined to celebrate her birthday in the chateau which the Communists have taken away from her. • November 20—"The Divine Ema"--Bozska Ema by director Jiri Krejcik, 1979. This is a very deeply stirring film of a famous Czech opera singer, Emma Destin, and her efforts to support the Czech independence during WW I. These films are being presented by the Czech Heritage Society, the SPJST and the Pivonka Language Class to support Czech cultural awareness. For further information, you may call Lillian Pivonka (713) 861-7403 or Rick Garza (713) 666-2782 or Daniel Hrna (281) 564-9800. —SPJST-
10/VESTNIK—Wednesd4y, October 18, 2000 Secretary Bettie House Treasurer Melba Novosad Youth Leader Kathy Wagner
Lodge 142, Houston readying for October 21 fish fry Dear Members and Friends, Be sure and mark your calendars for Saturday, October 21 and make plans to join us for the fish fry at the lodge hall. Serving begins at 4 p.m. Along with the fish fry, we have a prize drawing and door prizes. Live music and dancing will follow. Adult tickets are $6 in advance and $6.50 at the door. Children, $3 in advance and $3.50 at the door. Got a taste for fish? Get over to Lodge 142, Hous for their fish fry on Saturday, October 21. Serving starts at 4 p.m.
If you would like to buy advance tickets, see Ruth Kieschnick, evenings, at the bar. Alice Jochen, Secretary —SPJST-
Lodge meetings will be the first Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. at the Jourdanton State Bank Community Room. Everyone is urged to attend meetings and help plan activities. Fraternally, Bettie House, Secretary —SPJST-
Lodge 180, Burleson invites all to upcoming dance Our next dance will be held on October 14, 2000. The doors will open at 7:45 p.m. The dance will be from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. It is BYOB. The kitchen and soda bar will be open for business. Try out our hamburgers and cheeseburgers. They are the best. The band, Just Us, will play your favorite tunes. Come out and enjoy a night of music and dancing. Ann Sammet Reporter
Lodge 161, La Parita —SPJSTJourdanton and Lodge 202, Lodge 191, Lufkin Jourdanton vote President's Ball to support merger set for November 11 Members of La Parita-Jourdanton Lodge 161 and Jourdanton Lodge 202 met Sunday, October 1, 2000 and voted unanimously to merge. Henceforth the lodge will be known as Lodge 202, Jourdanton. Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar chaired the meeting. Also present were District Seven Director Bob Bayer andhis wife, Polly, District Fraternal Activities Coordinator Glen Pruski and amily, and State Field Representative Larry Wagner, Jr. and family. New officers of Lodge 202 for 2000-2001 are as follows: President Jeffrey Barta First Vice President Lloyd House Second Vice President and FAC Mary Ann Barta
Remember our President's Ball will be on November 11. Music will be Eddie Hurd and the Music Makers. Dinner will be catered by the Lunch Box. Tickets are $12.50 per person. See Marilyn for your tickets and reservations. We still need host for the November 18 dance and also for the Christmas dance on December 16. If you are willing to help host one of these dates, please let us know by calling Alma (409) 829-5808 or Joel (409) 632-2935. George Scogin is the guy you need to call if you know of a good band that you want to hear or one that might be interested in playing at our lodge. Please call him at 875-2289.
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In Memoriam Resolution of Sympathy The officers and membership of Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje express their sympathy to the family and friends of our departed lodge brother, JOHN FUCIK, 86, of El Campo who died Tuesday, October 3, 2000. He was born December 8, 1913 in Gonzales to the late James and Mary Kostshurza Fucik. He was a retired auto mechanic and a Catholic. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and was a member of the SPJST, American Legion Post No. 251 and the VFW. Survivors are wife, Lydia Zbranek Fucik; daughters, Jeanette Hoffman of El Campo and Kathy Wheeler of Sugarland; sons, Ervin Fucik and Raymond Fucik, both of El Campo; brothers, Anton Fucik and Felix Fucik both of El Campo and Charlie Fucik of Houston; and seven grandchildren. Visitation and Wake services were at Triska Funeral Home Chapel on October 4. Services were at 10 a.m. Thursday, October 5 at St. Philip's Catholic Church with the Reverend Thu Nguyen officiating. Entombment with military honors under the auspices of the American Legion Post No. 251 were at Holy Cross Memorial Park. Arrangements were with Triska Funeral Home, El Campo. Memorials may be made to St. Philip's School Endowment Fund or Association of Retarded Citizens of El Campo. May our departed brother rest in eternal peace. Fraternally, Sheldon Holub, President Tria Molberg, Secretary —SPJST-
Resolution of Sympathy The officers and membership of Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje express their sympathy to the family and friends of our departed lodge sister, DOLORES KOVAR DIVIN, 67, of El Campo who died Sunday, October 1, 2000. She was born March 7, 1933 in Plum, to the late Joseph and Albina Horecka Kovar. She was retired from Netardus-Davis Pharmacy and was a member of St. Philip Catholic Church. She was also a member of the Catholic Daughters of America, the KJZT and the SPJST and the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. Survivors are husband, Leslie Divin; daughter, Ann Campbell of Sugar Land; sisters, Otillie Psencik of Spring, Evelyn Wendel of El Campo, Bernice Kollaja of Plum, Irene Jasek of San Antonio and Josie Fajkas of Marion; brothers, Lad Kovar of Plum, Joe Kovar of Nacogdoches and Alfred Kovar of LaGrange; and two grandchildren. She is preceded in death by parents; sister, Bessie Kubecka; and brother, Alvin Kovar.
Visitation was at Triska Funeral Home Tuesday, October 3, 2000. A rosary was recited 7 p.m. at the funeral home chapel. Services were at 10 a.rn. on Wednesday, October 4 at St. Philip Catholic Church, the Reverend Thu Nguyen officiating. Entombment will be at Holy Cross Memorial Park Mausoleum. Triska Funeral Home, El Campo, was in charge of arrangements. May she rest in eternal peace. Fraternally, Sheldon Holub, President Tria Molberg, Secretary —SPJST-
Memory of Rosemary Ethyl Carr Stabeno In
Rosemary Ethyl Can Stabeno, age 56, passed away Sunday, August 6, 2000, in a Temple area hospital surrounded by her loving family following a heart attack. Graveside services were Wednesday, August 9, 2000, at 10 a.m. at Taylor City Cemetery. She was born April 29, 1944 in Hammond, NY, to Orrin and Ethyl Carr. She was a resident of Taylor since 1970. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister and brother in-law, Joann and Norman Schermerhorn. Survivors include son and daughter in-law, Kent and Michele Stabeno; daughter, Amy Stabeno; granddaughters, Julie and Autumn Stabeno, all of Taylor; brothers and sisters in-law, Gamy and Alfa Can of Florida, Jim and Dawn Carr of New York and Rex and Katie Can of Fort Worth, Texas; six nieces; four nephews; and her loving dog, Penny. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the American Diabetes Association, 815 Brazos, Suite 200, Austin, Texas 78701. Arrangements were provided by Providence Funeral Home, Taylor, Texas. —SPJST-
Memory of Phil Ciomperlik In
Phil Ciomperlik, 75, a lifetime resident of Atascosa County, passed away September 21, 2000 in Jourdanton. He was born on February 13, 1925 to Anton and Adel Ciomperlik in La Parita. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Martha Vrana Ciomperlik of Jourdanton; three daughters, Margaret A. Meyers of Bulverde, Regina Wilson of Canyon Lake and Delaine Baker of Jourdanton; a brother, Ernest Ciomperlik of Thelma; three sisters, Annie Porteous of Pleasanton, Cecilia McDonald of Pleasanton and Bernice Mann of La Parita; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Wednesday, October 18, 2000—VESTNIK/11 A rosary was recited September 22, 2000 at 7:30 p.m. at Hurley Funeral Home in Pleasanton. Mass and funeral service were held September 23, 2000 at 10 a.m. at St. Matthews Catholic Church in Jourdanton with Reverend Larry Christian officiating. Interment followed in St. Matthews Cemetery in Jourdanton. His nine grandchildren served as pallbearers. Arrangements were under the direction of Hurley Funeral Home, Pleasanton. Melba Novosad —SPJST-
In Memory of Arnold J. Due% Funeral services for Arnold J. Dusek, 90, of Rosenberg were held at 10 a.m., Saturday, September 30 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Rosenberg. Interment following at Arnold Dusek Greenlawn Memorial Park in Rosenberg. Father Dan Warden officiated the services. A rosary service was held at 6:30 p.m. Friday, September 29 at Davis Greenlawn Chapel in Rosenberg and was conducted by Father Warden. Visitation was held from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday also at the Davis Chapel. Mr. Dusek was born September 29, 1910 in Rogers to Emil Dusek and Annie Jezek Dusek and he passed away September 27, 2000 at Polly Ryon Memorial Hospital in Richmond. Mr. Dusek retired from the Lamar CISD. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 64 years, Annie Dusek and his parents, Emil and Annie Dusek. He is survived by his daughter, Dorothy Holecek and husband, Lawrence of College Station; sister, Erna Marek and husband, Ervin of Burlington; brother, Emil Dusek and wife, Lillie of Rosenberg; grandchildren, Karen Westbrook and husband, J.P. and Johanna Schneider and husband, Michael; great-grandchildren Casie and Cody Westbrook. Arrangements were under the direction of Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Chapels and Cemeteries in Rosenberg. Resolution Committee Winnifred Susan Willie Mae Kuykendall —SPJST-
In Memory of Agnes Gritzman Lukasik A funeral mass for Agnes Gritzman Lukasik, 71 of Guy was at 10 a.m., Saturday, September 30 at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Damon with the Reverend James Ramsey officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were Jessie Shavers, Jr., Willie Shavers, Thomas Fojtik, Ricky Zapalac, Gilbert Pekar and Tony Lee Poncik. Honorary pall bearers were Alvin Zapalac, Elvis
Zapalac, Jerry Wayne Pekar, Dexter Shavers, Mark Zapalac, Kenneth Zapalac, Brandon Shavers and Jay King, Jr. Visitation was held from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, September 29 at the Garmany and Carden Chapel, 3103 School St. in Needville. The wake service was at 7 p.m. Mrs. Lukasik died Wednesday, September 27, 2000 at Polly Ryon Memorial Hospital. She was born February 19, 1929 in Guy, the daughter of Joseph and Rosie Fojtik Gritzman. She was a member of Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. She enjoyed her family and friends and loved being with people. She was a good friend to everyone she met. She is survived by her daughters, Julie Shavers and her husband, Dexter of Needville and Catherine Lukasik of Needville; grandchildren Kristin Shavers, Brandon Shavers and Heather Shavers of Needville; twin sister, Annie Poncik of Bay City; and sisters, Frances Pekar of Damon and Clara Zapalac and husband, Alvin of Orchard; very special friends, Lucille, Sally and Louis Wleczyk Jr.; numerous nieces; nephews; and a host of friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Anton Lukasik, Jr., and sister, Lillie Eixman. Memorials may be made to Sts. Cyril and Methodius Church Building Fund. Services were under the direction of Garmany and Carden Funeral Directors, Needville. Resolution Committee Winnifred Susan Willie Mae Kuykendall —SPJST-
In Memory of Rose Trest Rose Trest, 89, of Rosenberg died at 6:15 a.m., Wednesday, September 20, 2000, at her home under the care of Houston Hospice and family members. According to her wishes, cremation took place. Friends and family members were invited to share memories of her life at the family home, 4109 Avenue N, from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, September 23. She was born December 29, 1910 in Brookshire and had lived in Rosenberg most of her life. She was a longtime cosmetologist in Rosenberg, having owned the Marietta Beauty Shop and Merle Norman Cosmetics Studio, the first franchise outside of California. After retirement, she worked again for her granddaughter at Ms. Tress Hair Salon and for a number of years for Royal Beauty Salon from which she retired in June, 2000. She had been a member of the Rosenberg Business and Professional Women's Club, the Rosenberg Chamber of Commerce, the Fort Bend Museum Association and First United Methodist Church. She was also a member of SPSJT Lodge 81, Needville. An avid gardener, she also delighted in travel and preparing huge meals when the entire family gathered. Her survivors include her daughter, Rose Marie Garrett of Willits, California and husband, Herbert; son, Richard Carl Trest of St. Thomas, Virgin Islands; sister, Dolphy Slacalek of Rosenberg; grandchildren, Shirley Padilla, Rose Lynn Ross, Karen Sneed
Reunions Marek-SupakHaisler Families The 35th annual Marek-SupakHaisler reunion will be held on Sunday, November 5 at the Cooks Point community Center in the Cooks Point community 6.2 miles northeast of Caldwell, FM Highway 1362. Registration begins any time after 11 a.m. This year, the host families are the descendants of the Henry Haisler and Emil Haisler families. A covered dish lunch will be shared and served between 12 and 12:30 p.m. After lunch, the family meeting will be held, followed by a drawing for a lot of door prizes. Each family is asked to bring a meat, vegetable and dessert dish for their family. Bread, beverages, paper ware and utensils will be provided. Please also bring one gift per family for door prize drawings. If you like, bring pictures, memorabilia or any articles of interest you would like to display. Please contact all members of your family and encourage them to attend. Come and join us as we renew our and Bill Garrett; eight great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be made in her name to Houston Hospice or a charity of choice. Resolution Committee, Winnifred Susan Willie Mae Kuykendall —SPJST-
In Memory of Robert W. Ackerman Robert W. Ackerman, 77, left this place that we call earth for a more better place that he calls Heaven. Robert was born May 14, 1923 in Blessing to the late John Gilbert and Mary Edith Nolen Ackerman. He was a retired rice farmer and cattle rancher. Robert was a member of Collegeport Presbyterian Church, member of SPJST for 43 years, member of RVOS and a former member of the American Legion Post 649 of Blessing and the North American Limousin Association. He was a member of SPJST Lodge 148, Blessing. Survivors include his wife, Margie Neuszer Ackerman; daughters, Eileen Ackerman of Austin; Gale King of Blessing; son, Wayne Ackerman of Blessing; grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. Robert was laid to rest at Hawley Cemetery near Blessing. Reverend James Collin officiating. Respectfully by, GayLynn Thurmond, Reporter — SPJST-
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of Sympathy The officers and membership of Lodge 186, Caldwell expresses its sincere sympathy to the family of our departed brother, J.D. VAVRA. Funeral services for Joe D. "J.D."
family ties. For more information, contact Bonnie Walker (979) 272-1643. Bonnie Walker --SPJSTOctober 22 Descendants of Joseph and Apolona Orsak and daughter, Anna family—at the KJT Hall in Nada, Texas. For more information, contact Lorraine Kana (979) 543-2118, El Campo, Texas; Charlyne Labay (979) 335-6088, East Bernard, Texas; or Janell Labay (409) 243-2396, Hamshire, Texas. October 22 Descendants of Vaclav, Veronica and Anna Kasparek—at the SPJST hall in Fayetteville, Texas. For more information, contact Evelyn Kurecka Stiles (daughter of Lydia Kasparek Kurecka), 1400 Fairground, No. B, Taylor, Texas, 76574 or phone (512) 352-2296; or Rudy Grossman (son of Julia Kasparek Grossman), 4102 Dove Lane, Temple, Texas, 76502 or phone (254) 791-8889. —S PJ STVavra, 68 of Caldwell were held at 10 a.m. on Friday, September 15, 2000 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Frenstat with Monsignor Emilian Foltyn, Reverend Sunny Sebastian, Reverend Joe McNeil and Monsignor John Frizzelle officiating. Burial followed at Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery. A rosary was recited at 7 p.m. on Thursday, September 14, 2000 at Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell. Visitation was held from noon to 8 p.m. on Thursday, September 14, 2000 at the funeral home. Mr. Vavra died Tuesday, September 12, 2000 in Bryan. He was born April 5, 1932 in Burleson County, the son of Joseph Frank Vavra and Annie Marie Marek Vavra. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He worked as a supervisor for International Shoe Company. He was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, American Legion Post 451, KJT Society 12 and the Czech Heritage Society of Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents and one nephew, Anthony Knesek. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn D. Vavra of Caldwell; sons, Craig A. Homeyer and wife, Rhonda and Carl W. Homeyer and wife, Sheila, all of Caldwell; brothers, Lawrence Vavra and wife, Tina and James Vavra and wife, Janie, all of Caldwell; sisters, Georgia Knesek and husband, Julius and Eleanora Mynar and husband, Milton of Caldwell; his mother in-law, Lottie Drgac of Caldwell; four grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Pallbearers were his nephews, Tim Knesek, Ricky Knesek, Randy Knesek, Dick Dusek, Todd Hausman, Steve Phillips, Chris Moses, Carl Vavra, Dusty Tittle and Bob McMillan. Memorials may be made to the Holy Rosary Cemetery Fund, American Heart Association, American Diabetic Association or charity of choice. May our departed brother rest in eternal peace. Resolution Committee Shirley Hlavinka —SPJST-
12NkSTN1K—Wednesday, October 18, 2000
Youth Letters Section
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'Tis the Season to Carve Pumpkins State Youth Director Melanie Zavodny displays Halloween handiwork and encourages youth club members to give it a try.
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you must be an SPJST member. For an entry form, please contact the president's office. Scholarship Time All high school seniors are encouraged to apply for an SPJST Scholarship. The deadline to request applications is December 31. For an application, please call the Home Office. Happy Halloween! Since this is our first official Halloween together, David and I have been really excited about decorating our new home and yard. We found some nice pumpkins in the grocery store and carved them the other day. We had so much fun. I carved a cute cat in the moon's shadow, and he carved the traditional pumpkin happy face. Then, we put candles in them and put them in our front yard. So if you are looking for some Halloween fun, go get you a pumpkin or two and have a great time carving them with your youth club or your family. I wish you a great October and a happy and safe Halloween! Fraternally yours, Melanie Zavodny State Youth Director —SPJST-
Lodge 6, Cottonwood Youth Club prepares grandparents meal Dear Readers, We had our meeting Sunday, October 1. There were seven members present and three guests. Under old business, Youth Leader Peggy Dobecka thanked everyone for helping prepare the meal for Grandparent's Day. After the meeting, we made Halloween crafts. Christi Sparkman has a birthday in October. Fraternally yours, Whitney Dobecka 10/18/00 —SPJST-
6, Cottonwood Youth Club members plan Halloween party Lodge
Dear Readers, We will hold our November meeting with our Halloween party. We will draw names to exchange gifts at Christmas. We also will start working on our Christmas projects for the nursing home in West. The District Three Meeting will be October 29 at Lodge 84, Dallas. We will have an ornament contest. Fraternally yours, Celia Dobecka 10/18/00 —SPJST-
6, Cottonwood Youth Club reviews Lodge 6, Cottonwood upcoming events Yci -_,th Club visit nursing home Dear Readers, Lodge
On Sunday, October 1, 2000, we held our monthly youth club meeting. We discussed all upcoming events— fall meeting, pizza, bowling and a trip to Six Flags. We will have our next meeting on October 27. We will be drawing names for Christmas and discussing plans for the rest of the year. Fraternally Yours, Brooke Craig (12) 10/18/00 —SPJST-
Dear Readers, We took cakes to the nursing home this month. We are planning a bowling trip with pizza after. We have been working on our ornaments for the fall meeting. We all enjoyed making crafts at our last meeting. See you all at the fall meeting in Dallas. Bracy Craig (7) 10/18/00 —SPJST-
9, Snook Youth Club hears clinical scientist at October meeting Lodge
Dear Readers, We had our Youth Club meeting Wednesday, October 4, 2000. Our craft was making spiders and pumpkins out of lollipops. Our craft coordinator for the meeting was Mrs. Allen. We had cookies for our social. We had a guest speaker, Mrs. Welch. She talked about her job as a clinical laboratory scientist. We saw slides of blood and it was neat! I entered the kolache contest at the Kolache Festival held September 9 in Caldwell, Texas. I won a rosette (first place) ribbon for my prune kolache. It was hard work, but I really had fun. Our Youth Club helped at the Kolache Festival, too. Fraternally, Bryan D. Welch 10/18/00 —SPJST-
9, Snook Youth Club float wins first place at Burleson Fair Lodge
Dear Readers, Lodge 9, Snook, Texas held its meeting on October 4, 2000. We talked about our fair exhibit that won first place at the Burleson County Fair in Caldwell, Texas on September 25 29. Our guest speaker was Mrs. Welch. She told us about her job as a medical technologist. She works at the rehabilitation center for St. Joseph's Regional Health Center in Bryan, Texas. Sometimes, I go to work with her. It is fun. She is my mom. Sincerely, Victoria Ann Welch 10/18/00 —SPJST-
92, Fort Worth Youth Cub sponsors Halloween dance Lodge
Dear Members, Lodge 92, Fort Worth Youth Club Halloween Dance will be on October 28. There will be a cake decorating contest, cake walk, costume contest,
pumpkin carving contest, food (hamburger, cheeseburgers, kolbasa sandwiches and nachos) and live entertainment from Texas Lighting. Teri Perez Assistant Youth Leader —SPJST-
177, Academy Youth Club collects candy, canned goods Lodge
The October 2000 Meeting of Lodge 177 Youth Club was called to order at 2 p.m. by Vice President Kristen Bartek on Sunday, October 8. Laura Degallado led the Pledge of Allegiance. We had 11 members, one visitor and four adults present. Under old business, we went over the results of our fund raiser at the Bartlett Friendship Fest. We received second place in the youth division for our parade entry. Congratulations to our ornament contest winner, Courtney Wagner, first place. The District Two Trip is scheduled for October 21. We are going to Six Flags by chartered bus. Each youth member was asked to bring a bag of individually wrapped candy. These will be donated to the Children's Miracle Network Halloween Kidfest. New Business We have turned in an application to participate in the Lack's Trim-A-Tree contest. Please start bringing canned goods to the meeting for our next community service project. We will be making a Thanksgiving craft after our November meeting. We will donate these to the pediatric patients at Scott and White. The SPJST Volleyball tournament is November 18. All youth in grades seven through high school senior can participate. We are going to try to repeat as youth non-spiking champs. Our State Youth Achievement Day second place senior group talent act has been invited to perform at the Texas Fraternal Congress on Saturday, November 4 in College Station. The meeting adjourned at 2:26 p.m. After the meeting, members completed Vestnik projects and contests, made a Halloween cat using our hand as the cat body and played Bunko with the winners receiving Halloween prizes. Youth Leader Janet Lyon gave each youth member a Halloween goody bag. Our next meeting is scheduled for Sunday, November 12 at 2 p.m. Fraternally, Jordan Lyon Reporter —SPJST-
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Learn Czech With Us 25th lesson. Classification of Verbs. Pokratovanf 2nd class — nu tisknu tisknout tiskl (there is a consonant in front of -- nu; the past participle is short, without -- nu: tahnu zamkl, tahnout tahl, zamknu sednu si sedl si, rozhodnu -poslechl, starnu rozhodl, poslechnu star', slabnu slabl, lehnu si lehl si) ininu minout minul (there is a vowel in front of -- nu; the past participle takes --nu--: usnu usnout -usnul;but also: stane se -- stat se -stall se, similarly dostanu, pfestanu, zapomenout -zitstanu; zapomenu zapomnel, vzpomenu) zatnu zatit za(al (vezmu vzft vzal, pfijmu pfijmout pfijal; the rest are rare verbs) 3rd class — ju kryju kr9t kryl (mSa myl, pft pil, bit, lit, ift, aft; obuju obout -obul, zuju; pfeju pfat pfal, sm6ju se -- slat se -- smal se, hraju hrat -hral; other verbs are rare) kupuju — kupovat kupoval (d6kuju, stoduje, nastopitju, opakuju, lytuju and many other verbs; very productive type)
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Burleson County Czech Heritage Society celebrates culture with dinner, dance Join the Burleson County Czech Heritage Society and the Burleson County Czech Heritage Museum on Sunday, October 29, 2000 for a Czech meal and dance. The celebration will take place at SPJST Hall Lodge 186, Caldwell, Texas. A genuine Czech meal of pork roast and the trimmings will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The afternoon dance will feature the Vrazels' Polka Band from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.. Advanced tickets are $10 per person for presold combo dinner and dance; $5 per person dance ticket at the door. For tickets and information, contact members of the Burleson County Czech Heritage Society or the Burleson County Czech Heritage Museum or call (979) 535-4870; (979) 567-4554; (979) 567-4121; or e-mail 567-3390; (979) or LeeCl@TXCyber.com marcella@tca.net . In addition, there will be door prizes awarded and free entertainment during the meal. Drinks will be available and the bar will open at noon. —SPJSTjedf - jfst - jedl, chci, oni chaff - chtft - chal, fel= - ffci VOCABULARY: prosit, impf. - ask, beg; Prosim! - Please:, koupit, pf. buy, svitit, impf. - shine, light, chytit, pf. - catch, irpet, impf. suffer, driet, impf. - hold, letet, impf. - fly, myslet, in. . - think, pr§et, impf. - rain, sat, impf. plant, bet, vrao.:: (se), impf. return, stavet, inapt. - build, rozumet, impf. - understand, vpravet, impf. - tell (a story), relate, chybet, impf. - be missing, absent, bolet impf. - pain, ache, bat se, impf. - be afraid, fear, st g 1, impf. stand, cost, najft, pf, find
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Calendar of Events October 5 through November 9 Items from the Czech Republic on display at the Civic Center, Highway 71 North in El Campo. The exhibit is sponsored by the Wharton County Chapter of the Czech Heritage Society. October - December, Mondays Fall Series Czech Language Conversation Classes—Language instruction by Professor Marie Mann and assistants Professor William E. Souchek and Professor Charlie E. Pavlicek, at 6:30 p.m. No charge for members. Workbook/tape is recommended and available for sale. For more information, call the Czech Cultural Center Houston (713) 686-6362 or visit the The Market Place, Northwest Mall, 290 at 610 N+W. October 26 Czech Organ Concert—by performing artist Michael Novenko from Prague, Czech Republic, 7:30 p.m., St. Christopher's Catholic Church, 8150 Park Place, Houston, Texas 77017 (exit Park Place off 145, Gulf Freeway, and proceed North.) Admission is free; offerings accepted. For more information, contact The Czech Cultural Center Houston (713) 686-6362 or St. Christopher's Catholic Church (713) 645-6614. October 30 - December 11 Mondays Conversational Czech II Language Class, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.—at Austin Community College Highland Business Center (HBC), Room 220, Class is $75. Registration is held at the ACC HBC, 4th floor between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m., Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday. For more information, contact ACC (512) 223-7542 or fax (512) 2237030 or 223-7525. October 30, 31 Czech Youth Symphony Orchestra from Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic tentatively scheduled to perform Monday, October 30—at the Fayetteville High School at 1 p.m. and LaGrange Chamber of Commerce and Czech Heritage Society from 4 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, October 31. November 1 Czech Youth Symphony Orchestra Concert-7 p.m., St. Christopher's Catholic Church, 8150 Park Place, Houston, Texas 77017 (exit Park Place off 145, Gulf Freeway, and proceed North.) Admission is free. Offerings accepted. For additional information, contact The Czech Cultural Center Houston (713) 6866362 or St. Christopher's Catholic Church (713) 645-6614. November 3 Czech Youth Symphony Orchestra Concert—at Batts Room Number 3 on the UT Campus, Austin at 7 p.m. The concert is free and is being sponsored by the Czech Education Foundation of Texas and the Slavic Languages Department Czech Chair. For further information you may contact Dr. Craig Cravens, Ph.D. Czech Chair professor the Slavic Department Austin (512) 471-3607. November 4 Czech Youth Symphony Orchestra Concert—at Temple College, Temple, Texas, sponsored by SPJST and Temple College. Watch the Vestnik for future information. November 17 Time to Remember - The 11th Anniversary of The Velvet Revolution: The day in time we cannot forget—a day to always remember." Plans to be announced by the Czech Cultural Center Houston.
November 18 State Czech Heritage Society Fall Meeting—at SPJST Lodge 88, Houston, 1435 Beall Street, Houston. November 20 Deadline to apply for CEFT scholarships given in the name of Dr. Eduard Micek and Dr. Henry R. Maresh. Awards will be announced by February 28, 2001. To receive an application, please write to: George Pazdral, M.D., J.D., Secretary of Matice, 6635 White Marsh Valley Walk, Austin, Texas, 78746. —SPJST-
Youth Symphony Texas Concert Schedule Czech
Sunday, October 22, 2 to 5 p.m. Pearland, Texas Czech Heritage Society Contact: Daniel Hma (281) 564-9800
Sunday, October 22, 6:30 p.m. Houston, Texas Christ Evangelical Presbyterian Contact: Reverend Ron Horgan (713) 526-1188
Monday, October 23, 10:30 a.m. Houston, Texas Grace Presbyterian Church Contact: Michele Shultz (713) 267-5020
Thursday, October 26, 6 p.m. Houston, Texas Houston Aeros, Compaq Center Contact: Scott McAlister (713) 361-7916
Friday, October 27, All Afternoon Moody Gardens Galveston, Texas Contact: Lisa Samuels (800) 582-4673
Saturday, October 28, 7 p.m. Heritage Presbyterian Church, Houston Contact: Dr. Michael Sust (281) 463-7701
Sunday, October 29, 3 p.m. Cypress, Texas Windwood Presbyterian Church Contact: Mr. Dennis Boyter (281) 376-2017
Tuesday, October 31, 4 to 6 p.m. LaGrange, Texas CHS and Chamber of Commerce Contact: Cathy Chaloupka (979) 968-5756
Wednesday, November 1, 7 p.m. Houston, Texas St. Christopher's Catholic Church Contact: Fr. Paul Chovanec (713) 645-6614
Friday, November 3, 7:30 p.m. Austin, Texas UT Austin Campus, Slavic Languages Contact: Dr. Craig Cravens (512) 471-3607
SPJST Concert Night Saturday, November 4 Temple College Auditorium Ten.. ?e, Texas FREP Ccnceil 6 Donationsrie;:efi: the SPJST Library, Archives and Museum 1\5antact: Brian Vance (80O) 727-7578
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Fraternal. Activities ana Entertainment Sunday, November 12-Granger Polka Boys, 3 to 7 p.m. $6 per person. Sunday, November 19-Bastrop County German Heritage Club Dance, Dinner and Silent Auction: Open to the Public. Cloverleaf Orchestra, 2 to 6 p.m. Dance $6 per person. Dinner 3 to 7 p.m. Dance/Dinner $11 for adults, $2.50 for children. Proceeds to benefit area high school senior scholarships.
LODGE 4, HALLETTSVILLE Lodge meetings are the second Sunday o each month at 2 p.m. LODGE 5, PILOT POINT-TIOGA Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 12:30 p.m. at the St. Thomas Catholic Church CCD Building in Pilot Point. LODGE 6, COTTONWOOD Friday, October 20-Social Night, 6:30 p.m. Friday, November 3-Social, 630 p.m. Sunday, November 5-Appreciation Party Meal, 12:30 p.m.; Lodge 6 meeting, 2 p.m. and games Sunday, November 12-50th Wedding Anniversary Friday, November 17-Soical Night, 6:30 p.m. Friday, November 24-Birthday Party
Hall is located at 702 Hwy. 95 North, Elgin. Lodge meetings are the third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise stated. For all Lodge 18, Elgin hall rentals, please call Alma Schmidt at (512) 281-4371; for reservations, call Mildred David (512) 2615272; for band bookings, call Artie Monson (512) 281-3711. Lodge 18 is non-smoking.
Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. For information regarding scheduling events at Lodge 6, please call George Straten at (254) 826-5863.
LODGE 20, GRANGER Meetings are the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. LODGE 21, ENGLE Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September and December at 2 p.m.
LODGE 8, WEIMAR Monday, October 23-Meeting at City Park Pavilion Lodge meetings are the fourth Monday of the month at 7 p.m. Meeting location to be announced. LODGE 9, SNOOK Local lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m.; Youth Club meetings are at 6:30 p.m.
LODGE 23, MORAVIA Lodge meetings are the Tuesday after the second Sunday of March, June and September at 7:30 p.m. and the first Sunday of December at 2 p.m. LODGE 24, CYCLONE Saturday, October 21-Private Rental Saturday, October 28-Czech Heritage Day Celebration; see advertisement and letter Friday, November 3 - Karaoke with Don Hoelscher, 7 - 11 p.m.; Kitchen opens at 6 p.m. Saturday, November 4-Barbecue Cookoff and Countywide Sale Day; see advertisement.
LODGE 13, DIME BOX Lodge meetings are the third Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. LODGE 14, WESLEY Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of March, July, September and December at 2:30 p.m. LODGE 15, BUCKHOLTS Lodge meetings are the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. for the upcoming summer months. The dance club dances are the second Sunday of each month. For hall rental and dance information, call (254) 593-4473 or (254) 593-3456.
Lodge meetings are the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Flag Hall is located 10 miles east of Temple, off Highway 53. For more information regarding hall bookings, rentals, please contact Hall Manager Wilbert Mikeska (254) 985-2484. LODGE 25, ENNIS Sunday, October 22-Dining Room Rental Friday, October 27-Rental Saturday, October 28-50th Class Reunion 1950 Thursday, November 9-Lodge meeting, 7:30 p.m. Saturday. November 11-Evans 25th Anniversary
LODGE 17, NEW TABOR Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Youth meetings are also on the first Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. LODGE 18, ELGIN Sunday, October 22-Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six, 3 to 7 p.m. $6 per person.
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Cook-Off Entry Fee: $60, includes electrical hook-up. For more inEormation/entry forms, contact Harold Vanicek at (254) 5832335. For Countywide Sale infortion and to rent sales booth anicek at ($2 ), c r:act ria ?,35-0CC7.
Lodge Reporters and Event Coordinators Post your upcoming fraternal activities and entertainment dates and information here. These listings are free. The deadline for submitting information for the Fraternal Activities and Entertainment Guide is one week prior to the publication date of issue. Send your updates to: VESTNIK, do SPJST Home Office, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503. FAX listings to: (254) 774-7447. EMail listings to: bvanicek@wm.com For classified advertising rates, please refer to the rate charts below or call the Editor at 1 (800) 727-7578 for more information. Thank you. SPJST LODGE RATES For advertising SPJST lodge-related activities. $12.50 2 3/8" x 5" $25.00 4 7/8" x 5" $50.00 10" x 5"
COMMERCIAL RATES Advertising not related to SPJST lodge events. $25.00 2 3/8" x 5" $50.00 4 7/8" x 5" $100.00 10" x 5"
Lodge meetings are the second Thursday of each month at 8 p.m. Youth Club meets on the third Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Game room open every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. For rentals, reservations or more information, call Jim Holahan at (972) 875-5230 or contact the hall at (972) 8758381 and leave a message.
Monday nights at 7 p.m. Every second Monday is $100 game night. License #17600539641. For hall bookings, please call Rental Chairman Tria Molberg (979) 5433044 or (979) 648-2317 (lodge hall.)
LODGE 26, SKIDMORE Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September and December at 2 p.m. LODGE 28, EAST BERNARD Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. in the meeting room on the ground floor of the SPJST Hall building at 106 Leveridge Street in East Bernard. LODGE 29, TAYLOR Friday, October 20-Tri County Saturday, October 21-Free public dance with country and western music by Dave Clark's Country. Music from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. Sponsored by RVOS Lodge 87. Friday, October 27-Fritz Hodde Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 4 p.m with a covered dish meal served after the meeting. All members and guests are always welcome. The Youth Club meets the same day at 530 p.m. Friday night dances are held downstairs from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Enjoy delicious hamburgers every Friday night from 6 to 9 p.m. "On premises catering." For hall reservations, dance information or bookings call the lodge hall at (512) 352-9139; (512) 352-7442; or Tommy Shiller (512) 3657632. LODGE 30, TAITON Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 1:30 p.m. LODGE 32, VICTORIA Lodge meetings are the second Wednesday of the month at 730 p.m. at the Victoria Electric Co-Op on Ben Jordan. LODGE 35, ELK Sunday, October 22-Turkey and Dressing Fund Raiser, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, October 28-Halloween Dance with music by Rampage Sunday, November 12-SPJST Pavelka Cemetery Association meeting, 2:30 p.m. SPJST Lodge 35, Elk meeting, 3 p.m. Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m., unless otherwise noted. To hall: From Interstate 35 in Waco, take the Highway 84 East exit. Stay on Highway 84 East through Bellmead and go approximately 8 miles. On the right side of Highway 84 will be a sign saying "Elk". Take the Elk Road. Turn right on Elk Road and go approximately one mile and the road will dead end. Take a right at the dead end and go approximately 1/2 mile. Lodge 35 is on the left side of the road. The hall is open for rent every day of the week. For rental information, call (254) 875-2156. LODGE 38, KOVAR Lodge meetings are the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. LODGE 39, BRYAN Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 1:30 p.m. Lunch is at 12:30, followed by meeting and social. Meat is provided by the lodge at every meeting. Members, please bring covered dish or dessert items. LODGE 40 EL CAMPO-HILLJE Saturday, November 11-Louise Class Reunion Lodge meetings are held the second Sunday of each onth at 2 p. . Youth Club meets the same day at 1:15 p.m. at the lodge he, located just off US 59 in Hillje. Rmbers ant guests are welcome. Bingo is pl
LODGE 41, PORT LAVACA Lodge meetings are the fourth Monday of the month at the Six Mile Presbyterian Church on Royal Road at 7 p.m. LODGE 47, SEATON. Saturday, October 21-Private Saturday, October 28-Jerry Heisler and Melody Five Saturday, November 4-Private Sunday, November 5-Lodge Meeting, 1 p.m., Election of Officers, Directors Saturday, November 11-Jerry Heisler and Melody Five Saturday, November 18-Granger Polka Boys Monday, November 20-Board meeting, 7 p.m. Saturday, November 25-Central Texas Sounds Star Hall is a Non-Smoking facility. Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Seaton Star Hall is located five miles east of Temple, just off of Highway 53. All Saturday dances in 2000 will be from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. For information about hall bookings, please call Louis Kohutek (254) 983-2261 or (254) 985-2548 (the hall phone) on Saturday night. LODGE 48, BEYERSVILLE Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. LODGE 49, ROWENA Friday, October 20-Monthly Game Social, 5 p.m. Saturday, October 28-Czech Fest: sponsored by District Four, Lodge 49 and Concho Valley Czech Heritage Society and hosted by Lodge 49, Rowena. See "Around the District" section for details. Lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of February, May, Au9ust and November at 7 p.m. Every third Friday is game social night beginning at 5 p.m. LODGE 51, ELLINGER Lodge meetings are the third Wednesday of March, June, September and December at 7 p.m. LODGE 54, WEST Thursday, October 26-Private Party Saturday, October 28-Wedding Friday, November 3-Fourth Quarterly Meeting/ Election of Officers for 2001/Social, 7 p.m. Saturday, November 4-Wedding Sunday, November 19-Sokol Fried Chicken Dinner Fund Raiser Lodge meetings are the first Friday in March, June and November and the second Friday in September at 7 p.m. For information regarding hall rentals for weddings anniversaries, birthdays or reunions call (254) 826-5990 (night) or (254) 826-5343 (day). LODGE 63, SWEET HOME Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. LODGE 65, CROSBY Lodge meetings are the second Sunday in March, June, September and December at 1 p.m. LODGE 66, WACO Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 2:30 p.m. Dances are from 8 p.m. to 12 midnight and cover is $5. Game nights (taroky, dominos, etc.) are the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Members, please bring snacks. LODGE 67, SCHULENBURG Lodge meetings are the fourth Sunday of March, June, September and Dec. at 3 p.m. LODGE 73, SEYMOUR Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 12 p.m.
Wednesday, October 18, 2000-VESTNIK/15 LODGE 74, LOVELADY Lodge business meetings are held quarterly on the first Sunday of January, April, July and October at 5:30 p.m. Game nights are every Monday and Saturday from 7-10 p.m. Permit No. 1-75-1052324-8. "Donna's Kitchen" will be open. LODGE 76, WICHITA FALLS Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September and December at 1 p.m. LODGE 79, CORPUS CHRISTI SPJST lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. unless notified otherwise. Hall location: 5502 Kostoryz Road, Corpus Christi. Phone: (512) 852-9042. Public invited. LODGE 80, HOLLAND Lodge meetings are the first Saturday of each month at 4 p.m. Bingo every Thursday at 7 p.m. Permit No. SP1-746151395-8; AL-00061-9887-0. LODGE 81, NEEDVILLE Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 1 p.m. A luncheon is served at noon and the meeting follows. LODGE 84, DALLAS Sunday, October 29-Lodge 84 hosts District Three Fall Meeting, Watch the Lodge Letters Section of the Vestnik for details. Lodge meetings are the third Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. located at the hall, 2625 Floyd Street. For band bookings, call Cheri Petr at 352-4397 or Ben Jarma at 3481514. For rentals, call Emil Petr at (214) 826-3557. LODGE 87, TEMPLE Lodge meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. For rental information, call Bertha Capps at (254) 778-4371 (Shop) or (254) 773-6164 (Home). LODGE 88, HOUSTON Saturday, October 21-Central Texas Sounds, polka/variety. Tickets $6 per person. Saturday, October 21 - Youth Club Halloween Party, 7 p.m. Saturday, October 28-Gus Lindemann, big band, *Dress Code. Admission $11 per person. Sunday, October 29-Lodge 88 Czech Day: Dance 4 to 8 p.m. with Central Texas Sounds, polka/variety. Contact lodge office for details. Saturday, November 4-Pat Veit, polka/varitey. Admission $6 per person. Saturday, November 11-Johney Dyson, big band music, *Dress Code. Tickets $11 each. Saturday, November 18-Bobby Layne, big band music, *Dress Code. Tickets $12 each. Lodge meetings are the second Monday at 7:30 p.m. Youth club meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. All dances are 8:30 p.m. to midnight, unless otherwise noted. Bingo every Thursday e vening; early bird special starts at 7:15 p .m. Regular ames start at 7:45 p.m . For No.g0-621-2077-41001. 3-0 License reservations, call (713) 869-5767. *Dress code dances: evening attire, ladies and gentlemen. LODGE 91, CROSBY Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of March, June, September and December at 2:30 p.m. or as otherwise specified. LODGE 92, FORT WORTH Friday, October 28-Halloween Dance sponosored by the Youth Club. Youth Leader Gayle Fuller will have complete details soon. Saturday, November 4-Variety music by Praha Brothers of Temple: Sponsored by St. George's Altar Society. $8. Kitchen openklobase and kolache, cake walk, door prizes. 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. For reservations, call Joan (817) 838-3106; Mary (817) 838-3627; or Maria (817) 838-6556. Sunday, November 5 - Gary Lee, C/W Band, 3 - 7 p.m. Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m., or as otherwise specified. Youth Club meets on the second Sunday of each month. Ballroom dancing every Friday night sponsored by Zane Laurini's Stardust Ballroom. Call 1 (800) 332-9303. Dress code enforced. For additional dance info., tune to KBEC 1390 AM at 9 a.m. and KNON 89.3 FM at 2 p.m. every Sunday. Family night/tarok on the first and third Tuesday, 7 p.m. Ladies' Circle meets on second Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. For a place to hold your large parties, anniversaries or other special events, call Joyce at (817) 624-1361. LODGE 93, HOBSON Lodge meetings are the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at 207 South Park in Karnes City. LODGE 94, WHEELOCK Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of
March, June, September and December at 1 p.m. LODGE 97, PLACEDO Sunday, November 19-District Six fall Meeting, Inez Community Center. Sunday, December 3-Annual Christmas Dinner/Social. Lodge meetings are held in March, June, September and December. LODGE 106, LA GRANGE Lodge meetings are the first Tuesday of each month at the Subway Sandwich Shop at 109 South Jefferson Street (south of the red light at the 71 and 77 cross road) in La Grange at 7:30 p.m. LODGE 107, FLORESVILLE Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. at the lodge hall, unless otherwise noted. LODGE 125, WESTHOFF Lodge meetings are the second Sunday in March, June, September and December at 2 p.m. LODGE 130, DALLAS Lodge meetings are the third Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Youth Room of Lodge 84, 2625 Floyd Street, Dallas. LODGE 133, SAN ANTONIO Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Activity Center, 1630 Goliad Road in San Antonio. LODGE 135, ENNIS Lodge meetings are the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. LODGE 139, DANBURY Lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. June through August and 6:30 p.m. Sept through May. LODGE 141, SEALY Lodge meetings are held every third Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Gordon Memorial Library, 917 North Circle in Sealy. LODGE 142, HOUSTON Saturday, October 21-Annual Fish Fry Saturday, November 12-Lodge meeting, 2 p.m. Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Cajun dance every second Saturday of each month with live music. Hall rentals for wedding or party, call (713) 862-6291 after 4 p.m. LODGE 143, INEZ Lodge meetings are the third Friday of March, June, September and December at 6 p.m. LODGE 151, WHARTON The quarterly lodge meetings will be held on the second Monday of June, September and December in the meeting room of Hinze Bar-B-Que Catering on Highway 59 in Wharton, Texas. The time for the meetings is 7 p.m. LODGE 153, LA SALLE Lodge meetings are held quarterly in March, June, September and December at 6 p.m. LODGE 154, FORT WORTH Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m., unless otherwise stated. LODGE 155, AUSTIN Lodge meetings are held quarterly on Sundays. Contact Ginny Prasatik, Secretary, at (512) 472-1721 for meeting location, date and time. LODGE 156, BAYTOWN Lodge meetings are held monthly on the second Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. For more information, including location, please call (281) 427-8160. LODGE 157, LUBBOCK Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of March, June, Sept. and Dec. at 3 p.m.
Sunday, November 12-The Travelers, C/W, 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday, November 18-Down Time Hall is located at 3609 Preston, Pasadena. For information regarding hall rentals for birthday parties, wedding receptions, retirement parties, Christmas parties, etc., please call Vicki (281) 542-1774 or call the lodge hall (281) 487-3297. Starting January, 1999, Lodge 172 will be renting the hall on the last Saturday of each month. For reservations, call the lodge hall (281) 487-3297. Saturday night dances are held from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. Executive members and Board of Trustees meet the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. Regular lodge meetings are the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. LODGE 175, ROSENBERG Membership meetings will be held on Monday, June 19; Monday, September 11; and Monday, December 11. Location of each meeting will be announced. LODGE 177, ACADEMY Lodge meetings are the second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m.; Trustees' meeting is at 6:30 p.m. Youth Club meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Bingo every Tuesday and Friday at 7 p.m. Permit No. 1-74-2042239-0 Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the kitchen is open. LODGE 178, LONGVIEW-KILGORE Lodge meetings are the first Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. at the VFW Post 4002, Longview. LODGE 179, WARRENTON Lodge meetings are the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Lions Club Building in Carmine at 201 Centennial Street. LODGE 180, BURLESON Lodge hall is located on I-35W, 1.5 miles south of Burleson. Lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Trustees' meetings are on the same dates at 6:30 p.m. For hall rentals, call Estelle Hurtik (817) 284-7218; Rhonda Hurtik (214) 435-2286; or John Hilcher (817) 293-8166. Doors open for dances at 7:45 p.m.; dance 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Children 10 and under free.
LODGE 172, PASADENA Saturday, October 21-Texas Gold Saturday, October 28-Rental (Private Party) Saturday, November 4-Michael T Saturday, November 11-Open
LODGE 186, CALDWELL Lodge meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Social games are at 7:30 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. Kitchen and bar open. License Permit No. 1-74-20733095-41002. LODGE 187, ROUND ROCK Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 4 p.m. followed by a covered dish meal. Youth meetings are the first Sunday of at 3 p.m. Domino players meet the second Tuesday of each month 1 to 4 p.m. For information regarding building rentals, please call (512) 255-1554 or (512) 255-3415. LODGE 189, BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION Lodge meetings are the second Sunday in March, June, September and December at 2 p.m. LODGE 191, LUFKIN Saturday, November 11 - President's Ball For lodge rentals, contact Frank Juarez at (409) 875-4676. For dance reservations, contact Marilyn Page (409) 632-1124. Meetings are held at the lodge hall located at 1715 Hughes Street in Lufkin, Texas. Regular dances are on the third Saturday of every month. Reservations for tables at dances will be made on a first call basis. LODGE 195, CLEBURNE Lodge meetings are the first Thursday of March, June, September and December at 7 p.m. LODGE 196, HOUSTON-WEST All dances open to the public. Admission $6 per person. Watch for our letters in the Vestnik. Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. For hall rentals for weddings, birthdays, dances and parties, call (281) 373-9482. Leave a message. The hall's address is 17810 Huffmeister Road in Cypress, Texas 77429. LODGE 200, BRUCEVILLE-EDDY Lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.
LODGE 182, FALLS COUNTY Lodge meetings are the fourth Sunday of each month at 4 p.m.
LODGE 201, BLEIBLERVILLE-NELSONVILLE Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. Contact Celesta Balke for hall rentals at (409) 830-0118.
LODGE 183, ARLINGTON Saturday, November 4-Melodion Band from the Czech Republic; more details as the date nears.
LODGE 202, JOURDANTON Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. at the Jourdanton State Bank in the Community Room.
Lodge meetings are the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Game nights are every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m. and every Sunday at 1:30 p.m. Permit No. 17516910506. For information regarding hall rentals (weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, etc.) please call (817) 465-8538 or (972)263-9031.
LODGE 204, STEPHENVILLE Lodge meetings are the third Monday of the month at the Senior Citizens Center, 411 Mesquite in Hico, Texas at 7 p.m. Members are urged to attend and anyone belonging to other lodges in driving distance is welcome.
LODGE 184, MOULTON Lodge meetings are the second Wednesday of March, June, September and December at 7 p.m.
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LODGE 161, LA PARITA-JOURDANTON Lodge meetings are held on the first Sunday of each month at 4:30 p.m. at the Jourdanton • State Bank Community Room; except for March, June, September and December • meetings which will be held at a restaurant at 4:30 p.m. for a meal and meeting. LODGE 164, RIO_HONDO Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of March, June, September and December at 2:30 p.m.
LODGE 185, NEW BRAUNFELS Lodge meetings are the third Thursday of February, April, June, August, October and December.
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Sunday, October 22, 2000 Ban. to 7 p.m. 2320 Hatfield Road off FM 518 • Penland, Texas 11581 11 a.m Polka Mass 12 Noon: Dinner and Food 12 Noon: SPJST Lodge 88 Concert Orchestra
2:30 p.m. to 1 p.m: Performance b y the Youth Symphony Orchestra from Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic and Harry Czamek - Texas Dutchmen for your Dancing Pleasure
Admission/Donation: $6 p er person Sponsored by: Czech Heritage Society of Texas - Harris Count y Chapter Ti. Sokol - Houston and Knights of Columbus Council No. 8960
For more information, call 1 (877) 554-9800 or visit the web site:
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SPJST Proudly Introduces the August -September Consistency Club The Consistency Club recognizes those SPJST sales representatives who have written a minimum of two applications each month for two or more consecutive months. ALBIN MACHU
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TOM TAYLOR (6)
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Lodge 160 San Angelo
BERNARDO GARCIA DISTRICT VII Lodge 220 McAllen
Trust is earned o=,g r ime, and success comes with the ability to grow and change over the years. The SPJST has a long history of providing quality life insurance products, annuities, home loans and fraternal activities to Texas families. We look forward to continuing our long history of service to you far into the new millennium.
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