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Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SPJST Home Office, P. 0. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503
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VOLUME 89 NUMBER 22
May 30, 2001
Summer's just around the corner: Think camp! Think fun!
Lodge 66, Waco team takes top honors in state horseshoe tourney By State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Gladys Yates
By State Youth Director Melanie Zavodny
Saturday, May 12 was a great day for the tournament at Temple Lions Park. The park was pretty and the weather was very pleasant. We did not get the pavilion as in the past, but, oh, what fun and togetherness with the picnic tables beside the horseshoe pits. We had a team made up of two loners without partners. They were John Wuensche from Lodge 48, Beyersville and Joe Morris from Lodge 47, Seaton. They had fun and made a great team. Take a hint from them: If you don't have a partner and want to play, then come out and we will try to match you Up with a partner. From the north end of the state, we welcomed Albert Kabula and Vern Borde from Lodge 92, Fort Worth. They didn't win any money; however, they certainly made everyone else work for theirs. Albert brought his lovely wife, Helen. I'm always happy to see her; she keeps him in line. Vern brought his friend, Jean Sparkman from Hurst. We had the all-girl team from Caldwell, Susan Skrabanek and Laurie Paul. They started out strong and scared every team they met. Way to go girls. My 'ol teammate, George Pauling from Lodge 66, Waco came to play with his "Mystery Player," Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar. They started off weak, got strong in the middle, and faded in the end. Face it George, no one can tell you to ring it like I do. Our other girl team, Ruth Ann Wuensche and Linda Wuensche from Lodge 48, Beyersville, made all of the other teams play. These girls played their hearts and souls out. They scared the other teams to death but never won a game. They were very good sportswomen in all of their games. No matter how many games they lost, little Kayla Lynn, still loves them. She watched the games and cheered them on. In fifth place, we had the exciting team of Jimmy Turek and Ronnie Self. They played hard and surprised them selves with how good they really were. They were the only team to "skunk" anyone out. It happened on their last game and their excitement was as high (Continued on page 3.)
The SPJST provides summer camping for its youth members. Youth camp funds come from an annual allocation by the SPJST Supreme Lodge. Each of the seven SPJST districts across the state has its own camp throughout Texas. Camp dates and locations are: District One Monday, July 9 to Thursday, July 12 Camp Val Verde in McGregor
Telling It Like It Was During a recent visit to Pam Tannahill's class at El Campo High, Karel Matejka, left, a member of Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje, talked about World War II and surviving life in Germany's concentration camps. Mr. Matejka was taken from his home, Vimperk, Sudentenland, in 1938 to work in several concentration camps until he was liberated in 1945.. Here he, along with student John Haley and Ms. Tannahill, points out his hometown, located in the southern area of what is now the Czech Republic. See related story on page 6.
Family Fun and Important RUST Dates June 1-3 June 2 June 2 June 3 June 3 June 3 June 13 June 14 June 16 June 22 June 23 June 27 July 1 July 15 July 17-19 July 21
Leaders-in-Training (LIT) Workshop at Greene Family Camp in Bruceville-Eddy Dinner for Members of Lodge 148, El Maton Lodge 155, Austin Annual Picnic at Deer Creek Ranch Lodge 47, Seaton Annual Picnic Lodge 88, Houston Homecoming Lodge 202, Jourdanton Picnic at Pleasanton River Park Lodge 32, Victoria Member Social Flag Day Ceremony at SPJST Home Office Join Hands Day Member Appreciation Dinner hosted by Lodge 97, Placedo Lodge 1, Fayetteville/Fayette County CHS Picnic No Vestnik Published Lodge 9, Snook Family Day Lodge 51, Ellinger Annual Picnic Supreme Lodge Meeting at SPJST Home Office, Temple District Six Barbecue Cook-Off
SPJST Mortgage Interest Rates
Universal Life 7.25% for Annualized*
Rates subject to change without notice
Roth IRA
Home or Farm Mortgages:
6.50% for Annualized*
6.00% for 1 to 7 years 6.50% for 8 to 15 years 6.75% for 16 to 20 years 7.00% for 21 to 30 years
Annuity II
Qualified Business Real Estate Mortgages
Annuity I
7.75% for 10 years 8.00% for 11 to 15 years
6.50% for Annualized* Certificates issued 4-1-93 and after 5.50% for Annualized* Certificates issued prior to 4-1-93 *Rates effective 5-1-2001 through 7-31-2001
District Two Friday, July 20 to Monday, July 23 Camp Val Verde in McGregor District Three Friday, July 13 to Monday, July 16 Camp Val Verde in McGregor District Four Monday, July 23 to Wednesday, July 25 Wagon Wheel Ranch in Snyder District Five Tuesday, July 17 to Friday, July 20 Dixie Dude Ranch in Bandera District Six Friday, June 29 to Sunday, July 1 Camp Lone Star in LaGrange District Seven Saturday, July 28 to Monday, July 30 Echo Hill Ranch in Medina
Who can participate? Camp is provided on the basis of participation in SPJST activities. Camp is available to all SPJST certificate-holding youth members. The ages for camp are six to high school senior as of June 1 of the camping year. Eligibility Qualifications for youth to attend SPJST camp are based on the previous youth year (June 1 to May 31). To be eligible to attend camp at no charge, youth members must attend seven out of 12 youth meetings or seven out of 12 adult lodge meetings, if the lodge does not have a youth club. Youth members must also attend a majority of the youth activi ties in the youth club or lodge. Any youth (previous member or new certificate) who initially joins the youth club must attend the majority of meetings to be eligible for camp. A pro-rating of camp fees will be determined by each DYC. (Continued on page 15.)
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SIDNEY KACIR LEGAL ADVISOR Office Phone: (254) 778-5228 P.O. Box 5119 Temple, Texas 76505
District Three - Michael Galler, 526 Karen, Waco, Tx. 76706 - (254) 662-4934 District Four - Herman D. Weise, 6006 FM Hwy. 765, San Angelo, Tx. 76905 - (915) 651-8550 District Five - Marceil Malak, 7444 Meiners Rd., Ledbetter, Tx. 78946 - (979) 249-5940 District Six - Rita Vanek, P.O. Box 901, El Campo, Tx. 77437 - (409) 543-6220 District Seven - Roy Haag, 1334 Rivercrest Drive, New Braunfels, Tx. 78130-3438 - (830) 625-8262 INSURANCE COMMITTEE District One - Susan Skrabanek, Rt. 2 Box 13, Caldwell, Tx. 77836 - (979) 272-3440 District Two - Dolores Skrabanek, 13107 State Hwy. 53, Temple, Tx., 76501 - (254) 985-2344 District Three - Martha Durham, 7221 Riviera Dr., Fort Worth, Tx. 76180 - (817) 281-0666 District Four - Leonard Jansa, 6617 Plainview Dr., San Angelo, Tx. 76905 - (915) 651-8045 District Five - Edna Wehring, 1831 Crystal Ct., Houston, Tx. 77008 - (713) 864-2815 District Six - Jerome Hlavaty, P.O. Box 174, Lolita, Tx. 77971 - (512) 874-4461 District Seven - Polly Bayer, 1100 Hospital Blvd., Floresville, Tx. 78114 - (830) 216-7954 PUBLICATION COMMITTEE District One - Floyd Kostelka, Rt. 1, Box 24-A, Dime Box, Tx. 77853 - (979) 884-0112 District Two - Norma Cavanaugh, Box 276, Granger, Tx., 76530 - (512) 859-2550 District Three - Bessie Petr, 5406 Morningside, Dallas, Tx. 75206 - (214) 826-3557 District Four - Sharon Hohmann, 222 Crestwood Dr., San Angelo, Tx. 76903 - (915) 651-5884 District Five - Lorenda Baldwin, 219 CR 47, Angelton, Tx. 77515 - (979) 922-1279 District Six - Helen Kelner, 911 Ave. K, Rosenberg, Tx. 77471 - (281) 342-2624 District Seven - Jarolyn Popp, 850 North View, New Braunfels, Tx. 78130 - (830) 606-7787 STATE FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR GLADYS YATES (254) 773-1575
STATE TRAINING COORDINATOR JIM WIEST Cell: (254) 541-5555 Home: (254) 778-9194 Email: jimatspjst@aol.com
Home Phone: (979) 272-3265 P.O. Box 85, Snook, TX 77878
STATE FIELD REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICTS 1 and 5 Lynn Johnsen, FTC (979) 680-0248 Cell Phone: (713) 202-7209 Email: Ljohnsen@prodigy.net
FRANK E. KLINKOVSKY DISTRICT II
DISTRICTS 2 and 3 Jerry Ku,cera, FTC (254) 826-5425
DIRECTORS DONNIE VICTORICK DISTRICT I
Home Phone: (254) 773-4801 3514 Preston Oaks Dr., Temple, TX 76504
JOHNNIE R. KRIZAN DISTRICT III Home Phone: (254) 826-5882 11500 Heritage Pkway, West, TX 76691 STANLEY R. BROZ, VICE CHAIRMAN
DISTRICT IV Home Phone: (915) 442-3271 P.O. Box 33, Lowake, TX 76855
LARRY W. PFLUGHAUPT DISTRICT V Home Phone: (713) 864-2163 1243 Clovis Road, Houston, TX 77008
MICHAEL K. AHLSTROM DISTRICT VI Home Phone: (361) 578-3279 407 Taos Street, Victoria, TX 77904
BOB J•BAYER, CHAIRMAN DISTRICT VII Home Phone: (830) 216-7954 1100 Hospital Blvd., Floresville, Texas 78114
BY-LAW COMMITTEE District One - Clarence R. Matula, Box 533, LaGrange, Tx. 78945 - (979) 968-2881 District Two - Ronnie Rieger, 350 Rieger Road, Coupland, Tx. 78615 - (512) 365-2000 District Three - Al Kercho, 2444 Storiegate Dr. North, Bedford, Tx. 76021 - (817) 282-5065 District Four - Beverly Teplicek, 817 FM 381, Rowena, Tx. 76875 - (915) 442-4841 District Five - Dorothy Pflughaupt, 1243 Clovis Rd., Houston, Tx. 77008 - (713) 864-2136 District Six - Joe Siptak, 2312 Norvell, Bay City, Tx. 77414 - (979) 244-4415 District Seven - Bettie House, 1721 Continental Drive, Pleasanton, Tx. 78064 - (830) 281-8246 FINANCE COMMITTEE District One - Stanley Mrnustik, 202 N. Shaw St., Caldwell, Tx. 77836 - (979) 567-4386 District Two - Edwin Pechal, 10660 State Hwy. 53, Temple, Tx. 76501 - (254) 985-2282
DISTRICT 4 (Part Time) William (Billy) Rollwitz, FTC (915) 442-3038 or (915) 442-3141 (Home) DISTRICTS 6 and 7 Karen Kaspar, FTC (979) 543-2532 Cell Phone: (979) 541-1616 Email: kkaspar@wcecnet.net STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR MELANIE ZAVODNY, P.O. BOX 100, TEMPLE, TX 76503 - (254) 773-1575 E-Mail: melaniez@vvm.com
DISTRICT YOUTH COUNSELORS DISTRICT I - SUSAN SKRABANEK, RT. 2, BOX 13, CALDWELL, TX 77836 - (979) 272-3440 DISTRICT II - PATSY KOSLOVSKY, 764 S. ST. JOSEPH STREET, BURLINGTON, TEXAS 76519 (254) 985-2396 DISTRICT III - BESSIE PETR, 5406 MORNINGSIDE, DALLAS, TX 75206 - (214) 826-3557 DISTRICT IV - SANDRA JANSA, 6617 PLAINVIEW, SAN ANGELO, TX 76904 - (915) 651-8045 DISTRICT V - MARIE STAYTON, 1126 PRINCE STREET, HOUSTON, TX 77008 - (713) 863-1609 DISTRICT VI - MARCY DOROTIK, 2100 Bering Drive, APT. # 217, HOUSTON, TX 77057 - (713) 974-3946 DISTRICT VII - LIZ BIELEFELD, ROUTE TWO, BOX 154-B, FLORESVILLE, TX 78114 (830) 393-6037
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Have You Heard? SPJST offers a wide range of life insurance products to assist you in meeting your short- and long-term insurance needs. The newest in that long line is the Elite 30 plan. Elite 30 offers attractive rates, guaranteed for the first twenty years and prior to age 65, may be converted without proof of insurability to any form of whole life insurance then being offered by the SPJST, provided that the amount of insurance in force does not exceed the amount in force prior to conversion. It could be just the plan for you! After the first 30 years, the certificate automatically renews on an annual basis for oneyear term periods until age 95. Take a look at these low-cost rate examples. The following are preferred rates for a male at age 35.
Working through reputable travel agents and through the Vestnik, we have the perfect vehicle to advance any number of annually scheduled group trips for members of all ages. Imagine the possibilities: A spring outing to Branson, Missouri. A summer cruise to Alaska. A fall trip to Europe. A winter ski vacation to Colorado. Endless options abound! If any of this sounds good to you or if you have your own destination ideas in mind, please contact Gladys at the Home Office and share your SPJST travel program ideas with her.
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Additional rates are available for non-smoker and smoker applicants. For more information on the Elite 30 plan, please call your local sales representative or the SPJST Home Office and they will put you in touch with someone in your area. There's Nothing Like Being There Please note the article from State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Gladys Yates which appears on page three regarding the recent decision by the SPJST Supreme Lodge to proceed with setting up an SPJST travel program. That's great! Considering the attractive pricing options that group travel offers, an SPJST travel program could evolve into an extremely popular fraternal benefit for members -- as well as prospective members! One of the wonderful things about traveling as a group is the ability to share the experience. Whereas traveling alone can sometimes be an intimidating experience, travel with a group and you always have someone to talk to. In the bargain, you may even forge a lifelong friendship with your travel companions.
"i" Your Features in the Vestnik We always enjoy hearing from Vestnik readers and sharing their special stories with others. Please know, however, that space is limited and we don't always have as much room as we'd like to print the many items that are sent in. This week; however, we were able to make room for two interesting articles sent in by our readers. On page six of is an article, reprinted with permission from the El Campo Leader-News, on Brother Karel Matejka of Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje and his recent presentation to students at El Campo High School about his experiences in World War II German concentration camps. For those of us born and raised in this land of opportunity, it's hard to imagine the tremendous hardships endured by our European kinsmen during WWII. This article sheds some light on that terrible era. Brother Matejka was attempting to join the Czech Freedom Fighters when he was captured by the Nazis in 1943 and sentenced to imprisonment until liberation by the U.S. Aiiny in 1945. Thanks to Brother Charles Schwartzkopf and his wife,- Joanna Kocurek Schwartzkopf, for bringing this important article to our attention. Thanks also to Brother Jerry Zmolek of Lodge 135, Ennis for sharing with us on page eight, the stirring story of a young Confederate soldier boy whose death and farewell inspiration led to the haunting melody, "Taps." '0 '0' No June 27 Vestnik Please note that in accordance with our printing contract, there will be no Vestnik published on June 27 - and not June 20 as indicated on the SPJST calendar. Lodge correspondents are encouraged to plan their letter writing and advertisements accordingly. -SPJST-
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Horseshoes (Continued from page 1. as was the shock to the losing team. To mark their victory, they also received patches with the new SPJST logo. We had one play-off game for third place. Those were the teams of Jerry Turek and Kristi Self of Lodge 48, Beyersville and the team of Milton Zavodny and David Nauert of Lodge 24, Cyclone. Milton Zavodny and David Nauert came in fourth place. They came out playing like two wild men and won their first five games and then went to sleep. I was so excited for them because every year they have improved their standing. They won a trophy and money. Jerry Turek and Kristi Self won third place. They played hard all day and no one knew what they were going to get when they went against them. What they got was a hard time to the end of the game They each won a trophy and money. Second place was won by the hard playing team of Wilbert Nelson and Bill Holman of Lodge 187 of Round
Rock. They were as good as they have always been when it comes to horseshoes. I have had to throw my share of horseshoes against them. They each won a trophy and money. First place was won by the "Gallers," the famous team of father and son — Weldon Galler and Michael Galler of Lodge 66, Waco. They played hard all day knowing it was necessary if they were going to win this tournament. Weldon brought his friend, Nora Lee Zavodny to cheer him on. Michael brought his two sons, Kevin and Douglas. Wife, Debbie was delivering Mother's Day gifts to the Moody Care Center for the Lodge 66 Youth Club. Door prizes were won by Wilbert Nelson, Linda Wuensche, Vern Borde, Ruth Ann Wuensche, John Wuensche, Nora Lee Zavodny and Weldon Galler. Congratulations to all the winners, participants and visitors. We had two special guests, Frank Klinkovsky, District Two Director and Johnnie Krizan, District Three Director. Thank you for coming to our Games. Fraternally, Gladys Yates, State Fraternal Activities Coordinator —SPJST— -
Scenes from SPJST State Horseshoe Tournament May 12, 2001 • Lions Park • Temple
State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Gladys Yates congratulates SPJST State Horseshoe Tournament winners. LEFT PHOTO: First Place - Michael Galler, left, and Weldon Galler, both of Lodge 66, Waco. RIGHT PHOTO: Second Place - Wilbert Nelson and Bill Holman, both of Lodge 187, Round Rock.
Around the Districts District Five posts spring meeting election results The District Five Spring Meeting held at the American Legion Hall in Crosby on. March 4, 2001 turned out great! I want to say thank you to Lodges 65 and 91, as the food was "dobre"! Everyone who came out had a very wonderful time. The variety of bingo and door prizes was greatly appreciated, as each one present received one, including the monetary ones. Election of district officers was implemented and the results were as follows: President Evelyn Mikeska Second Vice President Carolyn Filipp Secretary Lillie Mae Peter Treasurer Lorenda Baldwin District Youth Counselor Marie Stayton Assistant District Youth Counselor Robert Castillo District Youth Officers: President Jessica Castillo Vice President Sarah Castillo Secretary Miranda Hale Treasurer Kyle Castillo Sergeant-at-Arms Bradley Hale Reporter Kyla Hale Mr. Jerry Prochaska was elected as the Director for SPJST Library Archives and Museum, Inc. (LAM), due to the resignation of Mrs. Tennie Walla. Congratulations to all the reelected district officers and welcome aboard to all the newly elected officers serving our district. Our district fall fun day will be scheduled for September 16, 2001 at Lodge 172, Pasadena, Texas. Please
circle that date on your calendars and make plans now to attend. Thanks again to all of you who brought pastries and prizes. Fraternally, Evelyn Mikeska, FIC District Five President (Editor's Note: Please see related photos on page four.)
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Barbecue cookoff and festival September 14, 15 To All District Six Lodge Members: District Six is again sponsoring the third annual cookoff and festival for purposes of raising funds for the Scholarship Fund. In conjunction with this festival, we are having a prize drawing to help raise money. We are asking the lodges of District Six to help by donating items for the prize drawing. Our goal is to have at least two items from each lodge. The value of the items should be at least $25 each. Donors may be the lodge or any individual who would like to help raise money for the Scholarship Fund. A deadline has been set for June 27 to receive items for prize drawing. Please notify Leo or JoAnn Jares, Phone (979) 561-8393, of prize drawing items that you will donate before the deadline date. You can also call Mike Ahlstrom at (361) 578-3279: or Sheldon Holub at (979) 543-7387. Our next barbecue committee meeting will be June 27 at El Campo-Hillje Lodge 40. Please read this notice at your next meeting to inform your members. The barbecue cookoff will be held at the El Campo-Hillje lodge hall. Fraternally yours, Leo and JoAnn Jares, Chairmen Members of Lodge 8, Weimar
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Supreme Lodge votes to proceed with travel program SPJST
LEFT PHOTO: Third Place - Jerry Turek and Kristi Self, both of Lodge 48, Beyersville. RIGHT PHOTC: Fourth Place - Milton Zavocny, left, and David Nauert, both of Lodge 24, Cyclone.
LEFT PHOTO: Fifth Place - Jimmy Turek and Ronnie Self, both of Lodge 48, Beyersville. RIGHT PHOTO. They didn't win an award, but they played hard! It's Susan Skrabanek, left and Laurie Paul of Lodge 17, New Tabor. Want to see more? Check out the tournament group shot on page 7.
let me have your ideas as to A recommendation to establish an where you would like to go SPJST group travel program was and how you would like to presented and passed unaniget there. For example — mously in the April bus tours, cruises, ski meeting of the SPJST trips, casino outings, Supreme Lodge. It was horse races — anything suggested that a travel that interests you! agency, working Likewise, I'd like to the with hear from you SPJST, would about travel destiset up the nations in your details of the area that other SPJST trips and in turn members might like to visit. 'S'11, we would promote Thanks for all of your help. the benefit to our Fraternally, members. Gladys , Yates, State Now I want to hear from you! Fraternal Activities Coordinator Please give the idea of an SPJST group —SPJSTtravel program some thought and then
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District Five Presents Scenes from Spring Meeting Hosted by Lodges 65 and 91, Crosby • Crosby American Legion
DISTRICT FIVE OFFICERS: Pictured above, from left, are Installing Officer Supreme Lodge Legal Advisor Sidney Kacir, District Five Director Larry Pflughaupt, Treasurer Lorenda Baldwin, outgoing SPJST Library, Archives and Museum Director for District Five Tennie Walla, President Evelyn Mikeska, District Five Youth Counselor Marie Stayton, Second Vice President Carolyn Filipp and SPJST Rest Home Director for District Five Lonnie Lostak. Lodge 88, Houston President Helen Hegwood, Lodge 139, Danbury President Lonnie Lostak and Lodge 196, Houston President Evelyn Mikeska display Mission 2100 membership drive mission and goals books presented by Director Pflughaupt.
Lod Letters Section Lodge 1, Fayetteville, Fayette County CHS join in picnic Bring a friend, relative, lawn chair and fishing pole to the annual combined picnic of the SPJST Lodge 1, Fayetteville and Fayette County Czech Heritage Society which is being held at Polansky's Lake at Rek Hill on Saturday, June 23, 2001 at noon rain or shine. It will a covered dish affair so bring covered dish, meat or vegetable, and/or dessert and everything else is provided by the two organizations. SPJST Lodge 1 has approximately 220 members and would love to see you all for this event. Many of you live in the area and for those of you who do not, it is time for you to come for a visit to Fayetteville. Submitted by, Louis and Irene Polansky
--SPJSTDirector Pflughaupt and District Five Second Vice President Carolyn Filipp, right, took time during the program to recognize Lodge 172, Pasadena Fraternalist of the Year Tennie Walla for her contributions to the lodge and SPJST LAM. Marie Stayton, center, presents a plaque to Alma and Marvin Schulz, acknowledging the time and energy the couple has devoted to managing the rentals, maintenance and upkeep of Lodge 196, Houston-West.
-±-42 D 3TRICT FIVE YOUTH CLUB OFFICERS: Pictured, from left, are: Reporter Kyla Hale, Sergeant-at-Arms Bradley Hale, Treasurer Kyle Castillo, Secretary Miranda Hale, President Sarah Castillo and Vice President Jessica Castillo.
4, Hallettsville meeting June 3 Lodge
Our lodge will meet Sunday, June 3 at the American Legion Tap Room at 2 p.m. April, May and June birthdays will be recognized and cake given. Games will be played and lunch served. Hope to see you June 3. Fraternally, Patsy Zabransky, Reporter
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5, Pilot Point-Tioga reports on June meeting Lodge
The monthly meeting was called to order by President David at 12:30 p.m. The minutes were read by Elise Koerner and approved as read. The treasurer's report was given by Phillip Rowbotham and approved as presented. We were happy to have Johnnie Krizan with us also, Bessie Petr, District Three Youth Counselor, and Gladys Yates, State Fraternal Activities Coordinator. Brother Krizan presented the First Step Award for 2000. Thank you, Johnnie, for your words of encouragement. As always, the Home Office donated quite a number of items for door prizes. Thank you, folks—we appreci-
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, SPJST P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 FAX: (254) 774-7447 E-Mail: vanicek@spist.com orinfo@spjst.com Got a question? Call (800) 727-7578 ate it. And wow, the Home Office picked up the tab for our lunch today. What can we say except thank you. For this, the first regular meeting for 2001, there were seven members and three guests present. Until further notice, our monthly meetings will be held at Clark's Bar-BQue in Tioga at 12 noon on the first Monday of each month. Our Golf Tournament was discussed and tentatively planned for October. Some other things were discussed. More on that later. Thanks again to Johnnie, Bessie and Gladys for blessing us with your presence. It's always a pleasure to have you. The meeting adjourned 1:35 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Jack Carender, Reporter
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6, Cottonwood trustees meet June 1; members meet June 3 Lodge
Hi! Just a friendly reminder to let you know that our Board of Trustees' meeting will be Friday, June 1 at 7:30 p.m. It is also social night and a meal will be served at 6:30 p.m. Our lodge meeting will be on Sunday, June 3 at 5 p.m. Please note the time change here due to other functions that day — especially the Sokol Slet that is being held in West that weekend. Hopefully, our meeting will be late enough for all to attend. Looking forward to Milton and Irene Peterson serving up our meal after this meeting. I bet that their whole family, including the . Seiths, will be involved here. So, thanks to all of you! Hope to see you all at our meetings. Fraternally, Stella Perez, Reporter ---SPJST-
18, Elgin reports on May meeting Lodge
'Lodge 18 Elgin held its regular monthly meeting May 15, 2001. A light lunch was served at 6:30 p.m. — barbecue sandwiches with chips, pickles, and desserts — prepared by Mildred David and Agnes Rupp. Thanks to all for preparing the good food. The social hour was enjoyed by all. President Andrew Greinert called with the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silent prayer. He had roll call. We had 30 members present for
Wednesday, May 30, 2001—VESTNilK/5 the meeting. We have one new member this month and our next meeting is June 19. The monthly meetings are always the third Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. unless announced otherwise. Vice President Dollie Hajda reported she needs volunteer hours turned in. fraternal and community hours. Secretary Agnes Eschberger gave her report and the minutes were accepted as read. Treasurer Thomas Ries gave his report. Ruby Bowen, Youth Leader, relayed they are working on crafts and trying to get new members. Bar Chairman Thomas Ries read the bar report. Jack Eschberger, Trustee Secretary, read his report. We will have two more handicap parking spaces. Artie Monson reported the new dance schedules will be out this week end of May 20. Gladys Mogonye ticket chairman gave her report. Alma Schmidt gave the rental report Dolores and Andrew Greinert and Evelyn Gustafson attended the Supreme Lodge training class to learn about the new insurance certificates being offered through the Insurance Department.
We had no birthday or anniversaries this month. Today is the day we worried about yesterday.
Lazelle Wuthrich Brogge Reporter —SPJST-
Lodge 25, Ennis reports on May meeting The regular monthly meeting was held on Thursday, May 10, 2001 at 8 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Johnnie Krajca. A moment of silence was observed for John Michael Woodard of Lufkin, the grandsons of Johnny and Lydia' Mensik and Debbie Starek daughter of Ramon Starek. Also members, Jo Ellen Vitovsky, Kenneth McCollum and Jack Perdue. Get well cards were sent to Raymond Zapletal, Wesley Patak and
Lodge 28, East Bernard Honors 50-Year Members at May Meeting
Members of Lodge 28, East Bernard met on May 6 at Los Amigos Restaurant for their May meeting and to honor their 50-year members. Pictured above, Lodge 28 Fraternal Activites Coordinator Everett Kaminsky, left, and SPJST Legal Advisor Sidney Kacir conduct 50-year pin presentation. Recipients, from left, are: Lillian Kolafa, Jerry Kolafa and Jeanette Kaminsky. Pictured, from left, Southern District Honorary Czech Consul Ray Snokhous, Lodge 28 President Joe Nezval, Clarice Snokhous, SPJST Legal Advisor Sidney Kacir and Lydia Kubena visit at May lodge meeting.
Members and visitors enjoyed the colorful decor, a good meal and the opportunity to share in each other's company. Pictured here, District Six Director Mike Ahlstrom, center, addresses the meeting.
Louis Kudrna. Hope all are feeling better by now. Congratulations! New member accepted was Jack Collier Adams. Congratulations to two young graduates, April Holland and Douglas Haskovec on receiving the 2001 SPJST Scholarship. Wishing both and all the graduates a bright and successful future! All reports—Secretary, Treasurer and Financial Secretary—were approved as reported. Plans were finalized for the Polka Festival. Hope to see a lot of you at the festival and also at the next lodge meeting on June 14 at 8 p.m. Margaret Krajca, Reporter —SPJST-
odc a Karel Jonas, No. East Bernard honors 50-year members in May L
Dear Members, First, a brief report on the activities of the May monthly meeting held on the sixth at the Los Amigos Restaurant in East Bernard. The meeting convened at 12:30 p.m., the Pledge of Allegiance said, grace given by Vice President Brother Glenn Kaminsky and recess was taken for the Mexican dinner buffet. Sufficient time was allowed for the meal. When the meeting reconvened, the chair turned over the meeting to Brother Sid Kacir, Legal Advisor to the Supreme Lodge, for pin presentations. After a brief report on activities at the Supreme Lodge, Brother Sid called the three recipients, present, forward to receive their pins. The recipients were Sister Lillian Kolafa, Brother Jerry Kolafa and last but not least, Sister Jeanette Kaminsky. All three recipients received a carnation from Fraternal Activities Coordinator Brother Everett Kaminsky. After the pin presentations, Brother Michael Ahlstrom, District Six Director reported on the sales of insurance in District Six. Backdrops Loaned to CHS Cultural Center After the above activities we received a visit from the Southern District Honorary Czech Counsul Ray Snokhous and wife, Clarice Marik Snokhous and Sister Lydia Kubena who was in the Snokhous party. Ray Snokhous presented the lodge with a check for an old movie projector the lodge had. The projector will be placed into the Czech Heritage Society Culture Center in Houston. Clarice in turn thanked the lodge members for the permanent loan of all the scenery and three backdrop curtains from the stage to the Czech Heritage Society Cultural Center in Houston. All mothers present received carnations in honor of Mother's Day. With no other business needing attention, the meeting adjourned. We wish to thank Brother Sid Kacir for traveling down from Temple to make the pin presentations. Brother Sid, you are always welcome.
Lodge 20, Granger Couple Celebrates 40th Anniversary Congratulations to Rubie and Leslie Loessin, who celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on April 21, 2001. The couple was married on April 22, 1961 at the Granger Brethren Church. Family and friends gathered to help the couple celebrate at the SPJST hall in Granger. The party was hosted by their children, Terry W. Loessin of Austin and Kelly Loessin, wife Michelle, and grandson, Trevor Jordan of Taylor. All are members of Lodge 20 in Granger. The Loessin family expresses their thanks to everyone who came out and made the day very special for them. —SPJST--
Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Loessin As to some home folks by the name of Michael Ahlstrom and wife, Kathy, Brother and Sister Ahlstrom, you are always welcome. We appreciate that you took the time to come up from Victoria. Thank you. To our friends, Ray Snokhous and wife, Clarice, we thank you for stopping by and visiting with us. As always, you, too, are welcome to visit with us. Next Meeting June 10 On the second Sunday, the 10th, the June meeting will go to the convening time of 2 p.m. and will be held in the meeting room at 106 Leveridge Street in what used to be the SPJST hall. The agenda will follow the set order of business and will be open to business needing immediate attention. A fraternal hour buffet luncheon is planned to start after the business meeting. It will have a` regular fare. To the faithful: Mark you calendars on the 10th, plan to attend and this writer remains ... Fraternally yours, Joseph D. Nezval, President —SPJST--
Lodge 32, Victoria member social set for June 13 Plans are set for our members social which will be held Wednesdas,June 13, 2001 at the Victoria Electric Co-op at 102 South Ben Jordan. The social begins at 6 p.m. The meal will follow
6IYESTNIK—Wednesday, May 30, 2001
Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje member recalls horrors of World War II El Campo-Hillje Leader-News
By Quala Matocha Images of captivity, torture, sorrow and helplessness are a part of Karel Matejka's past life, however they are never far removed from his memory. Even now he recalls the horrors of life in the Nazi concentration camps and life in a communist-occupied country. Yet hope and faith have given him the courage to overcome these prejudices. Today, he has reclaimed his Czech citizenship in an effort to gain monetary compensation for the loss of his bakery business in his hometown. He is a Czech citizen and an American citizen. He has no remorse towards the German people, but still expresses hatred of the Nazis. At the age of 16, he was taken from his homeland, the Sudetenland, the western portion of Czechoslovakia. Matejka was a prisoner in several of Hitler's concentration camps. While the decency for humanity quickly faded around Matejka, he continued to have faith. In March 1938, the destiny of his homeland was determined by the Munich agreement when English Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain made the decision to turn over the Sudetenland to quench Hitler's taste for power and to assure peace. But he was wrong. The occupation of that area was only the beginning of Hitler's quest for more control. "And six months later, they took the whole country," said Matejka. A tighter reign on the country took place after resistance from the younger Czech citizens. "On October 28, 1938, there was resistance from students at the universities. So they passed a 9 p.m. curfew." To curtail any more resistance from the Czechs, the Nazis loaded citizens who were born from 1923-24 into box cars and shipped them to various work camps in Germany and Austria. Matejka was born June 2, 1923. As Matejka recalls, he didn't really know what a work camp was, but he quickly learned. "They didn't care what trade you were in and they put me in a manufacturing plant. We made ammunition." While Matejka was in the concentration camp, back in his hometown, Vimperk, he was listed as a missing person. The townspeople and relatives didn't know what had become of their younger citizens. During World War II, he was placed in several concentration camps. In an effort to escape from all the atrocities, he became part of the underground, which was quickly discovered by an inside informant. "When we had an opportunity to go to town, we would have a secret meeting." In an attempt to escape in 1943, he and five others were caught by the
Nazis. "We went to trial because we were in the area without proper permit." That was one of the two times he was required to go to court. His ploy from becoming executed? "I just played dumb," he said. Conditions of the concentration camps differed. "It just depended on who the camp leader was. It was always some big shot." Prisoners quickly lost their identities and were treated like animals. "When you came in the camp, you were one number. The number was on your neck and back," he recalls. Matejka caught pneumonia in 1943. Because of the living conditions, his recovery was slow. His bed consisted of the cement floor covered in a layer of hay. Exposure to the cold made his health deteriorate even more. "One morning, prisoners escaped and all of us had to get up at 4:30 a.m.," he said. "It was snowing and raining and we had to lay in the snow and water face down until they figured out who escaped." Another chance of fate occurred when he was required to sign a paper. Very sick and unaware of what he was signing, he realized later how lucky he was. "I signed the green paper and went to Innsbruck." Others who signed the white paper went to Auschwitz. Those destined for Auschwitz were sent to the gas chambers. On his way to Innsbruck, he recalls, "We rode in a box car. We went close to the Rhine River and they were bombing up there. Some told us to escape ff we can, so I did. We got caught in a nearby small town." Matejka's freedom finally came on March 19, 1946 when the Americans and their allies defeated the Nazis. Traveling by train for two to three days, he returned to his home town. Despite warnings that communist Russia had taken over Czechoslovakia, he didn't want to believe it and returned home to open his bakery business. "I could have come to the U.S. in 1945, but I wanted to stay. I only stayed three years." During those three years, conditions grew worse. By 1946, he said "everything was like it was during the war." Food was rationed and stamps were issued for food and other items by the communists. After the election in 1948, the communists slowly took over everything. Conditions became so bad that Matejka and his wife feared even leaving their home. "I had a bakery and grocery store. They didn't take the business away right away, but by the third week, well, they said 'we're going to take your business away.' "
"Matejka's freedom came on March 19, 1946 when the Americans and allies defeated the Nazis."
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at 6:30 p.m. We are having hamburgers, hot dogs and all the trimmings. The lodge will furnish drinks. Members are asked to bring a dessert or salad. Invitations will be sent out. Please return your RSVP as requested so that we can prepare enough food and refreshments for everyone. Respectfully Valeria Motal Secretary/Reporter —SPJST-
35, Elk reports on May meeting Lodge
The May 6 meeting was called to order by President Randy Pavelka. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chris and Philip Pavelka. Secretary Carla Pavelka read the minutes and these were approved. Treasurer Barbara Pavelka gave her report. Vice President Freddie Kubitza thanked Gene Edward, Donald and Randy for all the work they did at the lodge hall. Gladys Yates, the new State Fraternal Activities Coordinator will be at our next meeting. So come out and welcome her. On the sick list were Henry Breitkreutz, Johnny Stuckley, Mary Pavelka, Vernon Wood, Pat Kimble, Eugene Gerick, Jr. Hope you all are feeling better by now.
Next Meeting June 10 Our next meeting will be June 10. Bring sandwiches. Hope to see you all there. Fraternally, Dorothy Banik, Reporter --SPJST-
40, El Campo-Hillje meets June 10 Lodge
sweets (cakes, pies, kolaches) for the sweet booth. Bingo items and auction items are also needed. Cleanup after the picnic will be Monday, June 4, at 5:30 p.m. If anyone can come in the morning, that is also welcomed! Serving on Sunday will start at 11 a.m. The menu will consist of fried chicken, sausage, cole slaw, potato salad, mixed veggies, dessert and ice tea for $6 a plate. Either eat at the hall or get your plates to go. Hamburgers will be available in the afternoon. A fish pond for the children also will be available. Auction starts at 4:30 p.m. Music will be by the Praha Brothers, from 2:30-4:30 p.m. outside with a free dance inside from 6-8 p.m. This will be a great time to meet old friends and make new friends. See you all on Saturday for the work day and then on Sunday for the fun day. Fraternally, Adeline Kohutek, Reporter —SPJST-
47, Seaton picnic time is sweet booth time Lodge
It's picnic time again! Lodge 47, Seaton will hold its annual picnic on June 3. As chairperson of Sweets and Goodies Booth, I am asking members again for your wonderful baked goods, canned items and fresh produce. You may bring your items on Saturday, June 2 or on Sunday, June 3. Thank you so much for your continued support. Margaret Gibson —SPJST-
79, Corpus Christi encourages Flag Day observance Lodge
Our monthly meeting was held Mother's Day. We had a nice diner for all the mothers and then our meeting. Our second annual "No Bake— The El Campo-Hillje SPJST Lodge Bake Sale" was a success and four 40 will hold its monthly meeting June deserving organizations shared the 10, 2001 at the lodge hall. The busi- income—there were no expenses. ness meeting will begin at 11 a.m. folWe will once again be participating lowed by a fried chicken meal and all in Flay. Day activities. We will put the trimmings. Please RSVP to Debbie many flags around Sokol Hall and will Sczech at (979) 543-3179 or Tria have a flag presentation at our June Molberg (979) 543-3044 by June 6, meeting. We are also asking many 2001. Members are asked to bring an south Texas cities and counties to proitem for the youth club prize drawing. claim Flag Day. It is suggested all Tria Molberg lodges meeting in June do bring up —SPJSTsomething about our beloved flag. Schools will soon be out for the summer, so be extra careful in driving and watch out for the children. We are in need of rain here in south Lodge Texas. Crops are still looking good in • most places. The rains here have been real scattered—some areas received two to three inches and others only a Just a reminder. There will be a sprinkle. Remember, to support any Czech workday at the hall on Saturday, June 2 starting at 7:30 a.m. to start setting fests or dances in your area. Nazdar, up for the annual picnic, Sunday, June Jerry Elzner 3. A lot of help is needed so you all Fraternal Activities come and join the activities. Coordinator Also a reminder for members to —SPJSTbring desserts for the plates as well as
47, Seaton workday June 2; picnic June 3
Wednesday, May 30, 2001—VESTNIKJ7
Lodge 88, Houston Homecoming this Sunday, June 3 Good news! We are celebrating another wonderful year providing free barbecue dinner to members of Lodge 88 who have paid their 2001 local lodge dues of $6. Our children under 16 do not pay local dues, but must be a member of Lodge 88. We also welcome our guest who would like to come and celebrate a day of fun and enjoyment at a cost of $5 for adults and $3 for children. Our Lodge Concert Orchestra along with the Choral Group will provide music and singing for the lunch hours. The Granger Polka Boys will entertain us with lovely dancing or just listening to music at a cost of $5 per person. Also a fun spin wheel will provided by the lodge and wonderful homemade homemade ice cream made by our Youth Club. Maybe a few more surprises enjoyed by all for a complete social activities day. Come join us and bring your membership card. Fraternally, Helen Hegwood, President —SPJST-
88, Houston reports on lodge, member activities Lodge
We were delighted to have special guests at our meeting from Supreme Lodge: Vice President Gene McBride and wife Frances and State Field Representative Lynn Johnsen. Our famous vice president made an interesting and informative speech and so did Lynn; both are good speakers. The members were saddened to hear that Karl Lindemann passed away. Our sympathy goes to his wife 58 years, Lowrina and his family. Richard and Margie Moncrief and big sister, Ashley of Lodge 196 would like to announce the arrival of Sean Allen Gene Moncrief who was born on April 16. Grandparents are Gene and Georgia Barcak, Helen Moncrief of Tomball, Cvonn and LaFern Moncrief of Katy and great-grandma is Mary Barcak of Praha, Texas.
I think I'll write the rest of the items, the way the late Frank Tillich preferred: 1.) Entertainment Chairlady Betty Theiss made a good report on the dances. She encouraged more to come so we would have bigger crowds. 2.) Elsie Roznovsky, chairlady of the Telephone Committee, is so dependable and never fails to call. 3.) Ann Urbanovsky has been a long time in the hospital. A visit or a card would cheer her up. "Get Well" wishes also go to Adella Kite, Johnny Kosut and Nate Gonzales. 4.) I want to mention some of our Board members: Chairman Cleburn Lincke, Vice Chairman Sydney Jurchak, Secretary Jeanette Bender, Bar Chairman Leander Pflughaupt and Chairlady of Blue Room Committee Practice Brice. 5.) Herbert Pechacek who is Kitchen Chairman on our Board of Trustees announced that he needs helpers on our Homecoming Day and hopes you will sign for hours you wish to work. 6.) Marian Kadlecek entertained us with some of the past history of the Birthday Club. 7.) Special greetings go to two members who used to be very active: Louise Kadlecek and Clara Jecmenek! 8.) Daniel and Leona Hubenak of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, were in Houston to attend their grandson's graduation. Homecoming Day is Sunday, June 3 with a barbecue dinner served from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.—free to members with current membership cards otherwise, $5 for adults and $3 for children under 12. There will be Choral Group and Orchestra performances and entertainment for all. Dance is from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. with popular Granger Polka Boys. There are some mighty good dances coming up in June. So for some real fun, come to a Lodge 88 Chandelier Ballroom dance! June 2—Manny Green, Big Band June 3—Lodge 88 Homecoming dance, 3 to 7 p.m.—Granger Polka Boys June 9—Tom Houston, Big Band June 16—Jack Melick, "The Piano Man", Big Band June 23—Johnny Dyson, Big Band It's the Chandelier Ballroom if you're looking for having a great time! Tillie Helmcamp —SPJST-
88, Houston presents minutes of May 14 meeting Lodge
Our President, Helen Hegwood, opened the meeting at 7:30 p.m. The flag was presented by Gene Barcak, Lynn Pflughaupt and Sydney Jurchak, who led in the Pledge of Allegiance. The names of eight deceased members were read and a moment of silence was observed in their memory. Youth Director Barbara Gonzales and Parliamentarian Mildred Holeman were not present. Our Recording Secretary Ho Orsag read the minutes of the April meeting with one change. Larry Pflughaupt said he would like the minutes to read "absent" instead of "no report" when he was not present. Jeanette Bender also desires this change. The minutes now reflect this and were approved. There were four new members voted into membership. They were Michael Bates, Vercy Norsworthy, John Stahmer and Susie Paul. The recording secretary read thank you notes for flowers sent to the families of Alex Tarnowski and Fred Schneider. SPJST Supreme Lodge Vice President Gene McBride talked to us about the Mission 2100 Program. He told us that District Five Director Larry Pflughaupt District was doing a fine job. Officers' Reports President Helen Hegwood reported that her Executive Board has been working on Homecoming Day and Czech Day. First Vice President Marie Stayton thanked the flag bearers and said that flag bearers for June would be the Social Night Committee. She read a short poem and also congratulated Gladys Yates on becoming the State Fraternal Activities Coordinator. She will do a fine job. Second Vice President Tillie Helmcamp thanked Gene McBride for his recent help and asked everyone to call her with any news you would like to see in the Vestnik. Secretary/Treasurer Roberta Johnson read her profit and loss statement for April, which showed a profit. Youth Leader Barbara Gonzales was unable to be present; however, Jill Matizza, her assistant, gave her report. The youth will be making
homemade ice-cream for Homecoming. District Five Youth Achievement Day will be on July 1 at Lodge 196, Houston-West. Sergeant-at-Arms Johnny Broz read a few words of wisdom. Entertainment Chairman Betty Theiss thanked all her committee for their help at the dances. The band City Polka Boys is changing their name to Texas Sounds Czech. Chairman of the Board Cleburn Lincke reported that they are still working on the roof. They have two estimates for the repairs. The board also bought new tablecloths and a file cabinet was made for the orchestra. Blueroom Chairman Pat Bruce was not present. In her absence, Jeanette Bender gave her report. The next Blue Room party will be on Sunday, August 19, 2001. The Workers Party Committee will be asking for volunteers for Homecoming as well as volunteers for the workers party on Sunday, September 23. The party will have a western theme and Country Nights will be playing. In the Kitchen Report, Chairman Hilbert Pechace reiterated that they need kitchen help for Homecoming. Birthday Club Report Birthday Club President Ho Orsag reported that the birthday club will be selling tickets for the raffle of the yoyo coverlet. The cost is $1 each or $5 for six tickets. The birthday club is going to the dogs — or, rather, to the dog races, that is. We will give you a date later so you can plan o go with us. Marian Kadlecek read a clipping from the Vestnik of November 6, 1985 titled "Birthday Club of SPJST Lodge Pokrok Houston No. 88 in Existence for 39 Years." This was a very interesting article that she found in Della Kadlecek's belongings, telling of all the charter members of the club and those remaining. Della was Marian's mother. If you would like to read the article, it is in the secretary's book in the office. Social Night Chairman A.J. Stayton thanked his committee for taking over for last Thursday while he went to San Antonio to be with his son who had a heart attack. His committee took over and he need not have worried. They are still saving newspapers and Fiesta tickets. Scholarship Committee Chairman Linda Wehring was not present but
SPJST Horseshoe Players Compete in Temple Weather conditions were near perfect for the SPJST State Horseshoe Tournament held May 12 at Lions Park in Temple. Come to think of it, they were perfect! Thanks to everyone who turned out for the fraternal outing. See contest results beginning on page one.
8NESTNIK—Wednesday, May 30, 2001 Carol Havemann reported that the Scholarship Committee received three applications for scholarship. The committee recommended giving all three applicants a scholarship — two $500 scholarships and one for $750, for a total of $1,750 in scholarships. A motion was passed by the membership. The Choral Club Chairman Gene Barcak reported the group will be singing at Homecoming. Practice is on May 30, 2001 at 6:30 p.m. Benevolence Committee Chairman Dorothy Pflughaupt reported on fra-
ternal activities at the lodge. She reminded us not to forget to fill out the paper work to receive credit for the hours you have worked, or fraternal activities you have done for the lodge. Mission 2100 Update District Five Director Larry Pflughaupt asked State Field Representative Lynn Johnsen to come forward. She explained about the referral cards and how they can be mailed in to the Home Office or given to a sales representative enabling one to get credit for participating in the
Lodge 135, Ennis member traces
roots of haunting military melody by Jerry E. Zmolek A short time before World War II, when I was just a youngster, I walked into an "nickel and dime store" in Ennis, Texas, I spotted a toy musical instrument that I just had to have. After I took the little stick with a small wooden ball on the end of it and struck the metal reeds. It made musical sounds. It was a toy xylophone not more than twelve by six inches in size. The eight to ten blades were made of metal of different lengths and were laid flat on a wooden frame suspended by string and by using the stick that had the round wooden ball that looked like small round onecent all day sucker, when the different length metal blades were struck each produced a different sound. The price was somewhere around a dollar, so I convinced my daddy that since he owned and played an accordion that I needed to play an instrument, too. When I got home and unpacked the xylophone, there was an instruction sheet, along with some songs using the numbers that were stamped on the blades, one was "Chopsticks" and one was "Taps." I remember that "Taps" was easy to play and after a while I memorized the numbers and played "Taps" every chance I could get until the string that held the blades in place broke.
Confederate soldier, the Captain decided to risk his life and bring the stricken man back for medical attention. Crawling on his stomach through the gunfire, the Captain reached the stricken soldier and began pulling him towards the encampment. When the Captain finally reached his own lines, he discovered it was actually a Confederate soldier, but the soldier was ddad. The Captain lit a lantern and suddenly caught his breath and went numb with shock. In the dim light, he saw the face of the soldier. It was his own son. The boy had been studying music in the South when the war broke out. Without telling his father, the boy enlisted in the Confederate Army. The following morning, heartbroken, the father asked permission to give his son full military burial despite his enemy status. His request was only partially granted. The Captain had asked if he could have a group of Army bland members play a funeral dirge for his son at the funeral. The request was denied since the soldier was a Confederate. But, out of respect for the father, they did say they could give him one musician. The Captain chose a bugler. He asked the bugler to play a series of musical notes he had found on a piece of paper in the pocket of the dead youth's uniform. This wish was granted. The haunting melody, which we now know as "Taps" used at military funerals thus was born.
"I remember that Taps was easy to play... I memorized the numbers and played Taps every chance I could get."
Where Did the Song Come From? We all have heard the haunting melody of "Taps". It's the song that gives us that lump in our throats and usually tears in our eyes, especially at a military funeral. But do you know the story behind the song of "Taps"? If not, I think you will find it interesting to learn about its humble beginning. Reportedly, it all began in 1862 during the Civil War, when Union Army Captain Robert Ellicombe was with his men near Harrison's Landing Virginia. The Confederate Army was on the other side of the narrow strip of land. During the night, Captain Ellicombe heard the moans of a soldier who was severely wounded on the field. Not knowing if it was a Union or
Day is done Gone the sun From the lakes From the hills From the sky All is well, Safely rest, God is nigh, Fading light Dims the sight And the star Gems the sky, Gleaming bright From afar; Drawing nigh, Falls the night. —SPJST-
Mission 2100 membership drive. Lynn also presented Helen Hegwood with a check for being the District Five top producer in May for applications written and top insurance written. Larry then offered door prizes to whoever provided the correct answer to two questions regarding the Mission 2100 Membership Drive as it relates to Lodge 88, Houston. Leander Pflughaupt responded to the first question and won a cap. Helen Hegwood got the other right and received a hand held calculator. He also told us that the lodge should look at the 2100 Program as a team effort. He also touched on the efforts being made in seeking property tax relief for fraternal lodges. District Five Youth Counselor Marie Stayton is going to Leaders-inTraining camp on June 1. She is working on the camp trip for our young people and said her team gets their inspiration from Larry and Dorothy Pflughaupt. Ann Urbanovsky is still in the hospital and Adella Kite and John Kosut are also on the sick list. Guide Josephine Pflughaupt thanked everyone who called her or sent cards after her recent surgery. She read the names of the birthday celebrants and led in singing of "Happy Birthday. The anniversary celebrants furnished our refreshments after the meeting. We had 82 members present this evening and four guests: Vice President of SPJST, Temple, Texas Gene McBride and his his wife, Frances; State Field Representative Lynn Johnsen; and State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Gladys Yates. Door prizes of $5 each were won by Henry Gerhardt, Marian Kadlecek, Albert Zajicek, Betty Theiss and Georgie Jurchak. Gene McBride also brought several door prizes from Home Office. The winners of these items were Carol Liebscher, Estelle Hillman, Flo Orsag, A.J. Stayton, Leander Pflughaupt, Johnny Broz, Charlie Viet, Henry Novak, Tillie Helmcamp, Larry Pflughaupt and Evelyn Zajicek. Next Meeting June 1 Our next meeting is on June 1, 2001. There being no further business, meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m. Fraternally submitted by, Flo Orsag, Secretary Helen Hegwood, President --SPJST-
92, Fort Worth Ladies Circle reports on May meeting Lodge
The Ladies Circle of Lodge 92 Fort Worth met on May 8, 2001 at 10:30 a.m. for its monthly meeting. President Linda Lewis was absent so Vice President Martha Durham conducted the meeting with 29 members and four men present. Martha reported that Linda's husband is having treatments and we hope he will soon be better. Our prayers are with the Lewis family.
After the Pledge of Allegiance, Secretary Julia Dueser read the min utes of the April 10 meeting and the minutes were approved as read. Treasurer Evelyn Spacek gave her report showing a nice balance. The Ladies Circle had purchased $300 worth of kitchenware for the kitchen. A thank you card from Ruby Gilmore was read and also her lovely prayer. Ruby is now in an assisted living place in Burleson. Our door prize winners were Bessie Ellsworth, Ima Lou LaPlant and Mary Ann Gibson. Joyce gave her report on hall activities. Birthdays in May are Corina Cranfill, Herman Cihacek, Aurora Maldino, Janie Cepica and Phyllis Cihacek. After the meeting and a nice invocation by Aurora Maldino, a nice lunch was hosted by Kitty Rippen, Lee Palenta and Mary Ann Gibson. After a nice lunch and fellowship, the members all enjoyed games. Our next meeting will be on June 12 at 10:30 a.m. Hope to see all at that time. Reporter Julia Dueser —SPJST--
Lodge 92, Fort Worth meeting begins one hour earlier in June The officers and trustees call attention to a change in the time of the meeting on Sunday, June 10, 2001 from 2 p.m. to 1 p.m. Please make note that the meeting will start one hour earlier than usual. The change is necessary to accommodate a couple of parties in the evening. Your understanding and cooperation will be appreciated. Fraternally, Al Kercho, Reporter —SPJST-
151, Wharton invites members to June 11 meeting Lodge
Lodge 151, Wharton will meet on Monday, June 11, 2001 at Heinze BBQ in Wharton at 6:30 p.m. A Flag Day program will highlight the meeting. Members, wear your red, white and blue and bring a raffle prize. We will also be honoring April, May and June birthday honorees. Please RSVP We will need to know how many steaks to order, so please RSVP by June 7. Please call one of the following officers for your reservations Carolyn Bucek (979) 532-1910; Charles Bucek (979) 335-6084; Madeline Shimek (979) 543-1890; or Rita Vanek (979) 543-6220. Fraternally, Rita Vanek, Fraternal Activities Coordinator —SPJST-
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Lodge 155, Austin annual picnic, meeting June 2 at Deer Creek Ranch It's that time again for our Lodge 155 annual picnic at Deer Creek Ranch on Saturday, June 2, at 3 p.m. Wthe event of rain, our picnic will be held at the Boriski's home on 18 Oak Cliff Circle. Call Clarence or Doris at (512) 264-2273 for directions. Members are reminded to bring salads and/or desserts and lawn chairs. As usual, the Boriskis will furnish the chili dogs, drinks and paper ware. Again, our thanks to Clarence and Doris for making the necessary arrangements for hosting this annual picnic in the scenic Hill Country. Remember, if we're having a downpour in Austin, most probably it has stopped raining half way to the ranch and by the time you get there, it will be all sunshine. This is what happened last year. So don't let a bit of rain keep you from coming. Let's have a great turnout! Ginny Prasatik Secretary/Reporter —SPJST-
Lodge 156, Baytown reports on May meeting Lodge 156, Baytown had its regular monthly meeting May 9, 2001 at Going's Barbecue. Our special guests at the meeting were District Five Director Larry Pflughaupt and his wife, Dorothy and District Five State Field Representative Lynn Johnsen. Lynn Johnsen presented the Mission 2100 quarterly report. She talked about the two types of policies that will be offered (Youth and the 30year term). Larry Plughaupt reported that all members with policies in the amount of $5,000 or less would be receiving a letter offering the option of increasing their coverage. This will give these members the option to get enough insurance to cover funeral expenses. The Home Office approved two new policies. These policies were for Rayedene Seal Graves and Pamela Voj acek. Our next meeting will be on June 12, 2001 at 7 p.m. at the home of Jerry and JoAnn Vojacek. We invite all of our members to attend. Penny Vojacek Reporting Secretary —SPJST-
Lodge 189, BryanCollege Station meets June 10 Dear Members, Please note that Lodge 189 will hold its June meeting on June 10 at 2403 Cavitt Street at 2 pit Submitted by, Charles Munday, Secretary —SPJST-
Lodge 202, Jourdanton picnic at Pleasanton River Park this Sunday, June 3 Lodge 202,. Jourdanton will have a picnic at Pleasanton River Park on June 3, 2001at 3 p.m. Lodge will furnish hamburgers, hot dogs and soft drinks. Members are asked to bring desserts and lawn chairs. Guests are always welcome. Fraternally, Bettie House, Secretary —SPJST-
Dallas Circle of Czech Women report on May meeting
HEALTH AND FITNESS
Redefining The Good Life by Barbara A. Brehm
Aperson's diet has a strong influence on four risk factors associated with heart disease: high blood cholesterol, high blood pressure, obesity, and diabetes. So people watching their cholesterol, blood pressure, weight or blood sugar should also be watching their diets. Public health officials have issued a number of dietary guidelines and recommendations to help people eat a "heart-healthy" diet, a diet that can help prevent coronary artery disease, the leading cause of death' in North America. There's no one food that can prevent heart disease, or even a shortterm eating plan that will reverse atherosclerosis. A heart-healthy diet consists of making the right daily food choices that, add up to a lifetime of good dietary habits.
Our meeting was called to order by President Bertha Podhrasky. Evelyn Trojacek led us in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and we remained standing for a moment of silence in memory of our dear long standing member Josie Kankarlik and the grandson of Lydia and Johnny Mensik who was killed in an automobile accident. Bertha welcomed 23 members including Florence Peressenyi who has not been able to attend due to illness. We hope she continues to be able to attend. We missed her. We also had six men guests. Faye Wright read the minutes of the last meeting and they were approved. Faye also thanked Evelyn Trojacek, Esther Cunningham and Evelyn Cechan for their help for the last two months. Bertha Malik gave a report of the membership. She said every member has Eat Less Fat paid her dues for this year. We had two We need only a very small amount members resign. Thanks to Bertha for a of fat in the diet to maintain good good job we know you have been busy, health; extra fat is extra calories, which Vicki Kohn gave the report of the contribute to obesity. Recent research treasury. She said the name of our bank shows that a given number of calories has been changed to Washington consumed as fat results in more fat Mutual.' It was discussed that we could storage than the same number of calobuy a CD and make some interest, but ries consumed as carbohydrate or pronothing was decided. tein. In other words, it is metabolically Evelyn Trojacek read the correspon- efficient to store fat in adipose tissue, dence including a thank you card from but not as efficient to turn carbohyEsther Cunningham for the get well drate or protein into fat. card she received while she was recuA diet high in fat, particularly satuperating from back surgery. A pretty rated fat, also raises blood cholesterol Easter card from Jerry Elzner and one level. Foods high in saturated fat from Esther Cunningham's relative include butter, cream, whole milk, from the Czech Republic. cheese, some shortenings and mar Georgia Brozek, our sunshine chair- ' garines, and palm and coconut oils. person, sent thinking of you cards to Ida Some food labels list how much and Fehmer, Esther Cunningham and Lydia what types of fat have been added to Tyrock who is still in the hospital. food products. Lean cuts of meat, poulGeorgia also thanked Carolyn Nemec try and fish have less saturated fat than for the cards she brought for her to use. fatty cuts such as prime rib. Chicken Faye Wright sent Birthday cards to fat is found under the skin, so by trimthe May celebrants. She read the names ming the skin, you remove most of the and we sang, "Happy Birthday." It was fat. Cooking methods such as broiling Faye's birthday and since she sends the and baking are preferable to frying. others cards, we signed a card for her.
cholesterol as well: Scientists are reluctant to recommend fish oil supplements at this point because their safety for long-term consumption is not known. Eat More Complex Carbohydrates, Fiber Carbohydrate foods do not increase total serum cholesterol and are less likely to cause obesity than fatty foods, although too much of any food means extra calories. Complex carbohydrates are especially good because they have a lot of nutrition per calorie and are rich in vitamins, minerals and fiber. Complex carbohydrates include grains such as wheat, rice, corn, oats and their products such as cereals, breads and pasta; peas and beans, such as split peas, lentils, kidney beans and chick-peas; and starchy vegetables such as potatoes, yams and winter squashes.
"A heart-healthy diet consists of making the right daily food choices that add up to a lifetime of good dietary habits."
News of Members Sydney Bridewell and Betty Stegall visited Anne Zvolanek. They said she was doing okay and she was so happy to see them she says she misses coming to the Krouzek. If anyone is ever in the Hillside Village, she would be pleased to see you. (Continued on page 12.)
Eat More Fish Research has suggested that people who include fish in their diets have a lower risk of heart disease. Coldwater fish such as salmon, mackerel, trout, bluefish and herring contain omega-3 fatty acids. These fatty acids may prevent heart disease by decreasing the tendency of platelets to clump and perhaps by lowering total serum
Eat Less Sugar, Salt Simple sugars are found naturally in fruits, vegetables and dairy products. These are rich in vitamins and minerals and are part of a well-balanced diet. Refined sugars (sucrose, dextrose, syrups and other sugar products) provide empty calories; that is, they have, no other beneficial nutrients and should be used in moderation. They are often consumed with fats in pies, pastries, cakes, cookies and candies, all high-calorie foods. Hypertension (high blood pressure) is more prevalent in population groups that consume high levels of sodium. Some research suggests that it may take years for a high salt intake to cause hypertension, so most people do not realize that their salt intake may be harming their health. Sodium in the form of salt or other flavor enhancers is found in most prepared foods, such as soups, sauces and canned fish and meat; condiments such as soy sauce and steak sauce; pickled and cured foods and salty foods such as potato chips and pretzels. Drink Less Alcohol Too much alcohol is associated with increased risk of hypertension, obesity and liver disease; however, most authorities agree one or two drinks a day are probably safe. Check with your doctor to be sure. —SPJST-
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From. the S ty.-Treasurer's Office 2001 Listing of SPJST District and Local Lodge Secretaries Article 96 (d) of the SPJST By-Laws reads as follows: In the month of May, the Vestnik shall publish the names and addresses of the district and local lodge secretaries. The following directory is printed in compliance with that By-Law. In instances where a lodge did not submit a current roster of officers, the previous year's roster is listed. Fraternally, Lanita Anglin Secretary-Treasurer SPJST DISTRICT ONE Carol Petty 3033 County Road 225 Caldwell, Texas 77836 (409) 272-3078 SPJST DISTRICT TWO Sharon Holman 423 Greenlawn Boulevard Round Rock, Texas 78664 (512) 238-9731 SPJST DISTRICT THREE Kay Weeks 4203 Treehaven Court Arlington, Texas 76016-4616 (817) 572-1859 SPJST DISTRICT FOUR Alice Orsak Route Two, Box 37 Seymour, Texas 76380 (940) 889-2391 SPJST DISTRICT FIVE Lillia Mae Peter 4907 Holly Park Drive Pasadena, Texas 77505 (281) 487-2106 SPJST DISTRICT SIX Annie Vahalik 2508 North Levi Victoria, Texas 77901 (361) 573-5482 SPJST DISTRICT SEVEN Bettie House 1721 Continental Drive Pleasanton, Texas 78064 (830) 281-8246 2001 LOCAL LODGE SECRETARIES LISTING Lodge 1, Fayetteville Irene Polansky P.O. Box 488 Fayetteville, Texas 78940 (979) 378-2231 Lodge 4, Hallettsville Margaret Smotek 1250 CR 178 Hallettsville, Texas 77964 (512) 798-5926 Lodge 5, Pilot Point - Tioga Elise Koemer 1900 St. James Road Pilot Point, Texas 76258 (940) 686-2786 Lodge 6, Cottonwood Barbara Jean Hykel 9935 Heritage Parkway West, Texas 76691 (254) 826-4677
Lodge 8, Weimar Jo Ann Jares 2838 Salem Freyburg Muldoon, Texas 78949 (979) 561-8393 Lodge 9, Snook Kristine Brisco P.O. Box 461 Snook, Texas 77878 (979) 272-1037 Lodge 10, Shiner Juanita Valenta Route One, Box 96 Shiner, Texas 77984 (512) 594-2798 Lodge 13, Dime Box Dorothy Rackel Route One, Box 54 Dime Box, Texas 77853 (979) 884-0147 Lodge 14, Wesley Mary Surovik 7673 Kamas Road Brenham, Texas 77833 Lodge 15, Buckholts Charlsie Svetlik P.O. Box 162 Buckholts, Texas 76518 (254) 593-4473 Lodge 17, New Tabor Ben Trcalek, Jr. Route Three, Box 111A Caldwell, Texas 77836 (979) 272-3278 Lodge 18, Elgin Agnes Eschberger 701 CR 464 Elgin Texas 78621 (512) 856-2445 Lodge 19, Velehrad Alvin Jurena (President) 1172 County Road 250 Schulenburg, Texas 78956 (361) 865-2289
Lodge 25, Ennis Patricia Fowler 700 Lone Oak Road Ennis, Texas 75119 (972) 878-2083
Lodge 54, West Anne Emery 1415 North Davis Street West, Texas 76691 (254) 826-3084
Lodge 26, Skidmore Annie Mae Cox Route One, Box 114M Mathis, Texas 78368 (512) 547-3069
Lodge 57, Gonzales Tommy Wilson 829 St. Vincent Gonzales, Texas 78629 (830) 672-3614
Lodge 28, East Bernard Helen Kelner 911 Avenue K Rosenberg, Texas 77471 (281) 342-2624
Lodge 63, Sweet Home Ann Moseley 110 County Road 429 Lolita, Texas 77971 (361) 874-4266
Lodge 29, Taylor Cathy Basile 601 Drake Lane Taylor, Texas 76574 (512) 352-2719
Lodge 65, Crosby Jerry Prochazka 20507 Ramsey Road Crosby, Texas 77532 (281) 328-3004
Lodge 30, Taiton Wanda Dorotik Route Three, Box 223 El Campo, Texas 77437 (979) 543-1974
Lodge 66, Waco Dana McAdams 4218 Kendall Lane Waco, Texas 76705 (254) 799-4510
Lodge 32, Victoria Valeria M. Motal 2207 Poplar Victoria, Texas 77901 (361) 575-1385
Lodge 67, Schulenburg Ginger Tilicek P.O. Box 250 Schulenburg, Texas 78956 (409) 562-2133
Lodge 35, Elk Carla Pavelka 403 Pavelka. Drive Mart, Texas 76664 (254) 875-2514 .
Lodge 73, Seymour Alice Orsak 580 CR 411 Seymour, Texas 76380 (940) 889-2391
Lodge 38, Kovar Joe J. Sulak P.O. Box 1355 Bastrop, Texas 78602
Lodge 74, Lovelady Rhonda Flasowski P.O. Box 592 Crockett, Texas 75835 (409) 544-7995
Lodge 39, Bryan Lillie Matejka O'Shields 12247 Mumford Benchley Road Bryan, Texas 77807 (979) 778-1450 Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje Tria Molberg 804 Avenue I El Campo, Texas 77437 (979) 543-3044
Lodge 76, Wichita Falls Mary Ann Cook Route Three, Box 487-DD Wichita Falls, Texas 76310 (940) 692-4628 Lodge 79, Corpus Christi Helen Pavelka Route Four, Box 118 Robstown, Texas 78380 (361) 387-1384
Lodge 41, Port Lavaca Norma (Jennie) Elder 384 Foester Road Port LaVaca, Texas 77979 (361) 552-2127
Lodge 80, Holland Glen Latham 200 Pegram Street Holland, Texas 76534 (254) 657-2259
Lodge 20, Granger Ruby Loessin 507 North Highway 95 Granger, Texas 76530 (512) 859-2765
Lodge 47, Seaton Adeline Kohutek Route Two, Box 320 Buckholts, Texas 76518 (254) 593-4115
Lodge 81, Needville Willie Mae Kuykendall 4515 Lubojacky Road Richmond, Texas 77469 (281) 232-6539
Lodge 21, Engle James Kubecka P.O. Box 635 Flatonia, Texas 78941 (361) 865-2677
Lodge 48, Beyersville Bobby Wuensche 2451 CR 405 Taylor, Texas 76574 (512) 365-3013
Lodge 84, Dallas Georgia Hughes 1226 Fuller Drive Dallas, Texas 75218 (214) 321-1129
Lodge 23, Moravia Kathleen Guenther Route Four, Box 62A Schulenburg, Texas 78956 (409) 562-2124
Lodge 49, Rowena Sylvia Rollwitz P.O. Box 195 Rowena, Texas 76875 (915) 442-3141
Lodge 87, Temple Lauren Kacir 1304 North First Street Temple, Texas 76501 (254) 899-2332
Lodge 24, Cyclone Ginger Greger 1105 Creek Road Temple, Texas 76501 (254) 984-0070
Lodge 51, Ellinger Jo Ann Divin 6319 Baca Road Fayetteville, Texas 78940 (979) 249-3176
Lodge 88, Houston Flo Orsag 1823 Widdicomb Houston, Texas 77008 (713) 864-6881
Wednesday, May 30, 2001-ViSTNIki11 Lodge 89, Rosebud Lois A. Skala 658 County Road 347 Rosebud, Texas 76570 (254) 583-7518
Lodge 139, Danbury Rhenda Dickerson 5211 Third Street Danbury, Texas 77534 (409) 922-1288
Lodge 167, Penelope Sharon. Howard Box 94 Penelope, Texas 76676 (817) 533-2418
Lodge 187, Round Rock Deborah Rohlack 514 Virginia Round Rock, Texas 78664 (512) 255-4985
Lodge 91, Crosby Vonda Smesny 13602 Bohemian Hall Road Crosby, Texas 77532 (281) 328-5209
Lodge 141, Sealy Bernice Stolarski 1315 Woody Lane Sealy, Texas 77474 (979) 885-6786
Lodge 169, Brenham Patsy Brending 2115 Old Mill Creek Road Brenham, Texas 77833 (979) 830-8026
Lodge 92, Fort Worth Al Kercho 2444 Stonegate Drive North Bedford, Texas 76021 (817) 282-5065
Lodge 142, Houston Alice Jochen 1202 Herder Schulenburg, Texas 78956 (979) 743-3613
Lodge 171, Lockhart Sue Grabarkewitz 625 South Guadalupe Street Lockhart, Texas 78644 (512) 376-9371
Lodge 189 Bryan-College Station Charles Munday P.O. Box 211 Bryan, Texas 77806 (979) 775-7070
Lodge 93, Hobson Clara Bell Ahrens 895 CR 402 Karnes City, Texas 78118 (830) 780-3709
Lodge 143, Inez Carol Prukop P.O. Box 434 Inez, Texas 77968
Lodge 172, Pasadena Josephine Mayfield 3212 Thornwood Pasadena, Texas 77503 (713) 472-7287
Lodge 94, Wheelock Cecil H. Dickson 16434 East OSR Hearne, Texas 77859 (979) 589-2104
Lodge 148, Blessing Diana Johnson P.O. Box 765 Blessing, Texas 77419 (361) 588-1181
Lodge 174, Rockdale Dorothy Zaskoda 59 County Road 303A Rockdale, Texas 76567
Lodge 97, Placedo Dennis Vanek 501 Kelly Crick Victoria, Texas 77904 (361) 573-6771
Lodge 149, Alvin Carole Truksa Route Two, Box 410 Alvin, Texas 77511 (713) 585-3143
Lodge 175, Rosenberg Guenter Merkle 1211 Parkhaven Lane Houston, Texas 77077 (281) 293-9153
Lodge 101, Gainesville Rudy G. Paclik 917 County Road 202 Gainesville, Texas 76240 (940) 668-6259
Lodge 151, Wharton Pauline Kalina Route Three, Box 325 Wharton, Texas 77488 (979) 532-3309
Lodge 177, Academy Kathy Fritz 4209 Fox Trail Temple, Texas 76504 (254) 773-8067
Lodge 106, La Grange J.C. Spacek, Sr. 705 South Madison LaGrange, Texas 78945 (979) 968-3393
Lodge 153, LaSalle Mary Jane Sralla 504 Geo F. Simons Edna, Texas 77957 (512) 782-3374
Lodge 107, Floresville Connie Jo Popham-Purchis 3394 CR 106 Floresville, Texas 78114 (830) 393-6881 Lodge 117, Robstown Betty Judea Route Two, Box 899 Corpus Christi, Texas 78406 (361) 265-9018 Lodge 125, Westhoff Edwin A. Baros P.O. Box 145 Westhoff, Texas 77994 (830) 236-5572 Lodge 130, Dallas Stanley Vrla 6641 Patrick Dallas, Texas 75214 (214) 826-2670 Lodge 133, San Antonio Robert Popp, III 850 North View New Braunfels, Texas 78130 (830) 606-7787
Lodge 154, Fort Worth Jerry Milan 6208 Lakeside Fort Worth, Texas 76135 (817) 237-4237 Lodge 155, Austin Ginny Prasatik 3000 Enfield Road Austin, Texas 78703 (512) 472-1721 Lodge 156, Baytown Pamela "Penny" Vojacek 1303 East Baker Baytown, Texas 77521 (281) 420-4535 Lodge 157, Lubbock Angeline Kristinek Route Seven, Box 834 Lubbock, Texas 79403 (806) 763-0047 Lodge 160, San Angelo Kim Dusek 11581 Ripple Road San Angelo, Texas 76904 (915) 651-9040
Lodge 178, Longview Mildred Wiesner 212 Vinewood Longview, Texas 75604 (903) 759-8772 Lodge 179, Warrenton Orville Kunkel 360 Gerland Wagner Road Carmine, Texas 78932 (409) 278-3308 Lodge 180, Burleson Rhonda Hurtik 802 A Smith Road Maypearl, Texas 76064 (972) 435-2286 Lodge 182, Falls County Darlene Komar 213 Palm Drive Marlin, Texas 76661 (254) 803-5596 Lodge 183, Arlington Daniel Roznovsky 2513 Custer Court Irving, Texas 75062 (972) 252-6763 Lodge 184, Moulton Martha Filipp P.O. Box 519 Moulton, Texas 77975
Lodge 135, Ennis Sylvia Laznovsky 4722 FM Road 1183 Ennis, Texas 75119 (972) 878-3091
Lodge 162, Iowa Colony Geraldine Kucera Frank 10703 County Route 65 Rosharon, Texas 77583
Lodge 185 New Braunfels Monica Friedel 1671 FM 306 New Braunfels, Texas 78132 (830) 606-6773
Lodge 137, Taft Roy E. Hranicky Box 567 Orange Grove, Texas 78372 (361) 364-2559
Lodge 164, Rio Hondo Louis Krupala Route Two, Box 61 Harlingen, Texas 78550 (956) 423-9666
Lodge 186, Caldwell Lydie Supak Route Four, Box 287 Caldwell, Texas 77836 (979) 272-8657
Lodge 191, Lufkin Kathy Yeager 209 Trailwood Circle Lufkin, Texas 75901 (936) 632-9980 Lodge 195, Cleburne O.D. Otte P.O. Box 383 Covington, Texas 76636 (254) 854-2629 Lodge 196, Houston - West Cadance Hale 17810 Huffmeister Road Cypress, Texas 77429 (713) 690-6352 Lodge 200, Bruceville-Eddy Linda Roming P.O. Box 10 Eddy, Texas 76524 (254) 859-5812 Lodge 201 Bleiblerville-Nelsonville Lillie Mae Shupak 935 Shupak Road Bellville, Texas 77418 (409) 865-2616 Lodge 202, Jourdanton Bettie House 1721 Continental Drive W. Pleasanton, Texas 78064 (830) 281-8246 Lodge 204, Stephenville Eileen Anderson P.O. Box 342 Iredell, Texas 76649 (254) 364-2632 Lodge 205, Terrell Pat Smith 9191 County Road 4091 Scurry, Texas 75158 (972) 452-3449 Lodge 206, Mexia Wilmer Herring Route Three, Box 275 Mexia, Texas 76667 (254) 562-7508 Lodge 215, South Plains Nancy Williams P.O. Box 374 Tahoka, Texas 79373 -SPJST-
direct any changes or corrections to the items presented here to: Office of the Secretary-Treasurer SPJST Home Office P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503
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Letters Section (Continued from page 9.)
Membership Book Report
Faye passed her book for everyone to check name, address and telephone number and to write down their e-mail if they have one. Faye will type the book for us. Unfinished Business We talked about catering for a group September 29, 2001 at Sokol. This was discussed and all we would have to do is wash the potatoes and fix -the green beans. This could be done Friday before the date. A motion was made and carried that we do the catering job for our money-making project. New Business We voted to take a half page ad in the Heritage Day Book. Announcements Bertha gave a report of the Culture Society and the Partnership Committee. She said plans for the Ethnic Day at the fair was discussed. Next meeting is June 25 at Sokol at 7:30 p.m. The Dallas-Brno Sister City next meeting is June 6, 2001 at Sokol. There will be an International Fair in Brno, Czech Republic. They would like a delegation of 50 people to go. Everyone is welcome. The DallasEnnis Fraternal Council will meet May 14, 2001 at KJT Hall. Esther Cunningham will give a report on our cabinet donations. Wanda Petr gave a donation to the cabinet donation in memory of her husband, Charlie Petr. The International Festival will be held at the Centennial Building at Fair Park on June 16 and 17. Bertha said we will have tables set up to represent the Czech Republic. She said we could bring any hand-outs of the Czech culture or any item that you have to show or sell of the Czech Republic. We want to show the public about our culture.. Hostesses for May were Bessie Petr, Carolyn Nemec and Helen Oates. Hostesses for June are Ida Fehmer, Eileen Jakubowski and Lillian Hamusek. Esther Cunningham said the blessing
and we adjourned with our quotation, "Me to se Vzdhcky radi". The do vyhry gifts numbers were drawn and passed out. We enjoyed a delicious covered dish luncheon. Our next meeting is June 7, 2001. See you then. Evelyn Cechan, Reporter —SPJST-
Worth Friendship Club reports on May meeting Fort
The members of the Friendship Club met on Wednesday, May 2, 2001, 2001 with 32 members present plus Billie, Martha Clifton's guest. President Alice Barnes called the meeting to order with a prayer followed by everyone reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. Alice welcomed everyone, thanked Joe Kozel for his beautiful music and thanked Martha Boenisch for the beautiful flowers which she brought for the food table. Linda Homer read the minutes from the previous meeting in the absence of Linda Lewis and Treasurer Mary Ann Kozel gave the financial report. Both reports were accepted as presented. Sunshine Chairperson Lydia Alholm reported that Linda Lewis' husband was now home from the hospital. Our wished go out to him for a speedy recovery. Lydia also sent a sympathy card to Harold Balvin on the loss of his brother in Minnesota. President Alice read a note from Rose Mary Rimes expressing appreciation for the meal prepared following the funeral of her mother, Rose Mary Gribble and for all the other expressions of sympathy. Rose Mary made a $250 donation to the club in the memory of her mother. Following, it was voted to have a mass said at St. Thomas for Mrs. Gribble as our expression of thanks. Alice further reported 168 food items were brought to our last meeting for the St. Thomas Food Bank and that she purchased jelly with the $25 in donations. During the meeting, additional donations of $30 were received
Lodge 202, Jourdanton Honors 50-Year Members Lodge 202, Jourdanton recently honored its 50-year members at a lodge dinner during which time they received their 50-year pins. Pictured above, from left, are District Seven Director and Supreme Lodge Chairman Bob Bayer and honorees Janice Lee Mueller of Jourdanton, Jewel Faye Dusek of Tilden, Marjorie G. (Jerry) Ripple of Jourdanton; and Lodge 202 President Jeff Barta of Pleasanton. Not present was 50-year member Barbara Sue Flippen.
from Rose Nieswiadomy and Anna Johnson. It was also noted that we would be having our little gift exchange at our June meeting and hostesses will be Janie Cepica, Martha Clifton, Gertrude Dawson and Tommy Dillard The highlight of the meeting was the presentation by President Alice Barnes and former President Rosie Steinman of a beautiful white satin pillow with gold embroidery stitched "Friendship Club-19 years service" to Lydia Alholm as participation of her many years of service as reporter and treasurer of our club. Lydia was overwhelmed with receiving such beautiful keepsake. Linda Homer was thanked for her sewing talents in making the pillow. The singing of, "Happy Birthday" went out to May celebrants Molly Caram, Janie Cepica, Gertrude Dawson, Kathryn Garrison and Anna Johnson. May you all have many more. Door prizes were brought by Linda Homer, Merel Kovar, Mary Ann Kozel and Libbie Vrla with winners being Martha Boenisch, Molly Caram, Joe Kozel and Nettie Naugle. News of Members
Nettie Naugle is most proud of her grandsons, David Konen, who recently passed his bar exam from Texas Wesleyan University and Andrew Konen appeared on television in the story of one patient on Pain Management. Congratulations, Nettie. Always glad to hear about success stories. I recently attended the graduation ceremony at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville of my great nephew, Mark Morales. He received his bachelor degree in Business Administration. Lena Homer sent greetings to everyone, and said that she misses everyone. Rosie Steinman's daughter, Donna
Karel Matejka (Continued from page 6.) To ensure that plan, the local communist officials falsely accused him of hiding American soldiers. He was running out of options and was warned by an informant that his life was in danger. To this day, he believes that ,warning came from someone of authority. "The chief of police always liked me and I believe he is responsible for the warning." That warning came March 6, 1948. By nightfall, he and his wife, Gizela, packed all they could, mostly essentials, in two potato bags and harnessed them to their backs. They walked the rough terrain about 60 miles to the West German border where they felt they would be safe. "We walked the whole way and were in Germany by Tuesday morning," he said. "We saw one patrol one time, but they didn't have a dog." To ensure their safety, he also carried two pistols, but never had to use them. They arrived at a farm, a refugee camp in West Germany, where they felt they would be safe temporarily. He left his wife there to seek help from an old friend, a doctor who was an antifascist in a concentration camp with him during the war. "He gave me information about a camp nearby." When returning to his wife, they were both captured by
Parker, was nominated and honored as one of the outstanding Business Women of Fort Worth. She had a nice photo and article in the Fort Worth Star Telegram. Congratulations! Billy King has been missed at our last few meetings and it was learned that she fell in the yard while raking leaves and broke her hip. She spent two weeks in the hospital and is now going to therapy. Get well, soon, Billy. We've missed you. Linda Homer and husband will be leaving on June 14 for a seven-day cruise aboard the Princess Cruise Ship to Alaska plus a two-day motor coach tour of Alaska. Have fun and we'll be thinking of you. Linda's mother, Lucille Kret, and friends will sit with her mother-in-law. Lydia and Roy Alholm have been busy taking computer lessons. Son, R.L. gave them a computer so they have been learning how to operate it. Bet Lydia is thinking that the class room setting sure has changed from her early teaching days. Also, I have just learned that Lydia made a trip to Bossier City for a little fun and play. We hope she comes back a winner, but then she always does. Louise Oujesky and Anna Sustala were back with us after an absence of a few meetings. We missed you and hope to see you again in June. Our May hostesses were Alice Barnes, Martha Boenisch, Joe Kozel and Mary Ann Kozel. Following the meeting, grace was said, a delicious luncheon was enjoyed and games were played. The next meeting will be on June 6 at 10:30 a.m. Don't forget your little gift and covered dish for lunch. See you then. Libbie Vrla, Reporter —SPJST-German patrol. "The farmer turned us in, but an American jeep came by, because we were in the American zone, and asked if we were escapees and I said yes we are." They were quickly released. Those who escaped after June 1948 were not allowed to go to the United States, but the Matejkas were among the 3,500 Czechs who immigrated to the U.S. The Matejka's Czech citizenship was also revoked by the Communist Czechoslovakian government. The Matejkas came to Houston from Europe under a National Catholic Refugees program. He and his wife were taken into the home of Bob Melanson's parents in Houston where they worked and lived until they could become self-sufficient. Matejka's wife died nine years ago. They have four children — three boys and one girl, and five grandsons. He also had his own band for about 11 years while he lived in Houston. He now resides in El Campo. Since he started his new life in the U.S., he has returned to his native land several times to visit and offer tours for Texans. Matejka was one of the founders of the Sts. Cyril and Methodius Heritage Festival. He was also honored for his contributions at the 37th Annual event on April 24, 1999 at the Catholic Charismatic Center in Houston. —SPJST-
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Reunions Vajdak Family Reunion The 48th annual Vajdak family reunion will be held on Sunday, June 10 at the SPJST lodge in downtown Snook, Texas. There will be a covered dish meal beginning at 12 noon with a short meeting to follow. The theme will be Czech heritage. Wear your Czech costumes and bring pictures or memorabilia to display. Bring items for the plant and seed exchange, optional. Hope to see you there. Submitted by, Marcia Vajdak —SPJSTJune 2 Annual Buckholts School/ Community—at Buckholts SPJST lodge hall. Registration and visitation will commence at 10 a.m. For more information, contact Irene McClain Thornton in Waco (254) 772-2098 or Raymond Posival in Austin (512) 459-5015.
June 2 Descendants of Joseph A. and Anna (Junek) Mares—at St. Cyril and Methodius Parish Hall, Cistern, Texas. Submitted by Carol Cline, 7431 FM 2237, Flatonia, 'texas, 78941; Phone (361) 865-2679. June 2 Descendants of Vaclav and Mary Sliva, Ignac Kocurek, Frank Hamala, Charles Kahanek, Anton Sliva, Joe Sliva and Ludvik Sliva Families—at the American Legion Hall in El Campo, Texas. For more information, please contact Joanna Kocurek Schwartzkopf, 708 Farley Avenue, El Campo, Texas, 77437 or phone (979) 543-3852. June 2 Descendants of Ignac (Hynek) Marek Terezie Hejl Marek—at Rudy Mikeska's Durango Room, 300 West Second Street, Taylor, Texas. For details, call Edith Kaiser (512) 352-6498; 250 CR 412, Taylor, Texas, 76574; or Janette Zurovetz (512) 930-3903; 1050 CR 316, Georgetown, Texas, 78626. June 3 Martinek-Kotrla families—at Divin's camp house. For more information, contact John or Burdine Divin (979) 732-2117.
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June 3 Stojanik-Kubala-Pavlasek-Pospisil-Skrhak families—at Circleville V.F.W. Post 8919, 620 State Highway 95 North For details, please contact a reunion committee member: Monica Stojanik-Neal (512) 859-2593; Patricia Stefek (512) 859-2915; or Judy Carter (512) 352-8626. June 10 Descendants of Joe and Rose (Martis) Martinec—at Seaton Community Center at Seaton, Texas. For information, call James Kocurek (512) 444-2527. June 16 Tesar-Novak families—at the National Hall, Lodge 92, Fort Worth, 3316 Roberts Cut Off Road, Fort Worth. For further information or help with motel reservations, contact Lou Woolsey, (817) 237-5981, Mary Ann Krivanek (817) 237-1320 or reply to 1708 Florence Drive, Azle, Texas, 76020. June 16 Simon and Marie Bartos, Josef and Rozina Orsak, Anton and Christine Mocek and John and Andelia Pribyla families —at the Styles Activity Center, Seymour, Texas. For more information, contact Tim Orsak at (214) 327-3534 or orsaktim@orsakadventures.com . June 23 Patak family descendants of John and Anna Patak including John Frank and Rudolph, Lucy Honza and Annie Laza—at the KJT Hall, Ennis, Texas. For information, call Laddie Gajdica at (972) 423-4071. —SPJST-
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To the Bereaved Survivors of Our Deceased Brothers and Sisters, the Supreme Lodge SPJST Expresses Its Heartfelt Sympathy. Fraternally, Lanita Anglin, Secretary-Treasurer --SPJST---
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In Memoriam Resolution of Sympathy We, the members of the Resolution Committee of Lodge Slavonik Linden 66, Waco, Texas, on behalf of our membership, wish to express our deepest and sincerest sympathy to the family of our departed sister, ELEANORA HINZE-DUCAS of Waco who died Saturday, April 7, 2001 at the age of 83. Services were held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, April 10 at Bellmead First Baptist Church with Reverend Bruce Austin officiating. Burial took place at Riesel Cemetery. Sister Eleanora was born in Otto, the daughter of Robert and Clara Rasner. She and her husband raised their family in the Ben-Hur area where they farmed. Sister Eleanora was employed as a cafeteria worker for the LaVega School District for 21 years. She was an SPJST member and attended First Baptist Church of Bellmead. She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Edwin. Survivors include her husband, Lawrence Ducas of Waco; daughter, Sylvia Wehmeyer and husband of Waco; son, Jimmie Hinze of Waco; grandchildren, Ray Wehmeyer of Canyon Lake, Randy Wehmeyer of St. Louis, Missouri, Amber Wehmeyer of Waco, Ellis Oginiski of Arlington and Stormy Richardson of Derry, Pennsylvania; two great-grandchildren; two brothers, Gus Rasner and Leslie Rasner of Robinson; many nieces, nephews, great-nephews and greatnieces. May our departed sister rest in peace. Margaret Gaidusek Johnnie Gaidusek Sr. Darlene Engelke --SPJST-
Expression of Sympathy We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge 88, Houston, Texas, and on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed member, FRED D. SCHNEIDER, age 79, who passed away Wednesday April 11, 2001. Mr. Schneider was retired from Mosher Steel after 39 years of employment. He was a member of Our Saviour Lutheran Church, a member of SPJST Lodge, a member of SPJST Men's Club and a member of P.O.L.K. of A. Dance Club. Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Grace; son, David and wife, Carolyn; daughter, Debra Parks and husband, Larry; seven grandchildren; six greatgrandchildren; sisters, Anna Mae Kanebel, Elizabeth Herndon, Ruby Schmidt; brother, John C. Schneider and wife, Sylva.
Visitation was Sunday, April 15, 2001 at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home where funeral services were held at 3:30 p.m., Monday, April 16 with Reverend Lawrence White officiating. Interment followed at Memorial Oaks Cemetery. May our departed brother rest in peace. Mary Roznovsky Gladys Havemann Estelle Hillman —SPJST--
Expression of Sympathy We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge 88, Houston, Texas, and on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed member, ANNIE KENDZIORA, 74, who passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2001 in Houston. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters, the Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus 2917, the Altar Guild of St. Rose and the KJZT at St. Theresa. She was a dedicated volunteer for Autumn Hills Nursing Home and Meals on Wheels. She will be sadly missed by her loving husband of 52 years, Edward Kendziora; daughters, Sharon Baker and husband, Bill; Jo Ann Jetelina and husband, Bobby; Linda Kendziora; and Diane Kendziora; grandchildren, Brenda and Denise Baker, Christopher, Aaron and Amy Jetelina, and Kevin Kendziora; four sisters; one brother, other relatives and friends. Rosary was recited at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 19, 2001. Funeral mass was at 10 a.m., Friday, April 20 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church with Monsignor James Anderson officiating. Interment followed at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery. May our departed sister rest in peace. Mary Roznovsky Gladys Havemann Estelle Hillman --SPJST-
Resolution of Sympathy We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge 88, Houston, Texas, and on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed member, ALEX TARNOWSKI 79, who passed away on Saturday, April 14, 2001 was born December 5, 1921 in Chappell Hill, Texas, moving to Houston in 1948. He worked for the Heitman Company for over 30 years, retiring in January 2001.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Albert and Annie Tarnowski; brothers, Steve, Martin, Mike, Henry and Paul; sisters, Helen Reisner and Margaret Malinowski; and grandson, Jeffery Schimcek. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Albina; daughters, Barbara Konteras and husband, Victor, Joylene Schimcek and husband, Manuel; seven grandchildren who will miss their "Ja Ja" -- Betty Konteras and fiance, Reggie Gilbert, Sandra Tardy and husband, Randy, Vickie, Stacy and Lisa Konteras and Jennifer and Craig Schimcek; brother, Edmond Tarnowski; sister, Pearlie Malinowski; and numerous nieces and nephews. Rosary was recited at 7 p.m., Monday, April 16 in the Chapel of Pat H. Foley Funeral Home. A funeral mass was celebrated at 10 a.m., Tuesday, April 17 at Christ the King Catholic Church with Reverend Stephen B. Reynolds as celebrant. The rite of committal was at Calvary Cemetery Forest Park Westheimer. May our departed sister rest in peace. Mary Roznovsky Gladys Havemann Estelle Hillman
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Expression of Sympathy We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of Lodge Hvezda Texasu SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton, wish to express our deepest and sincerest sympathy to the bereaving family of our dear departed sister, EMILY "PAULA" MIKESKA STUTEVILLE, 83, of Rogers who passed away on Friday, May 11, 2001 in a Temple hospital after having surgery on both knees. She was born in Bell County to John and Annie Bartek Pavlica who had preceded her in death. Her first husband, Edward Mikeska, passed away in 1962 and her second husband, Emily Mikeska Stuteville Floyd" Studie" Stuteville, whom she married on November 28, 1970, passed away on January 5, 1999, one day after he turned 90. A son, Gene Edward Mikeska, died in 1996. Two sisters, Agnes De Palma and Della Boster also preceded her in death. Being a resident of the Joe Lee Community since 1939, she was active in the Joe Lee Home Demonstration Club and the Bell County H.D Council Chairman; 4-H Club Youth Leader; Future Farmers of America booster; Parent Teacher Association of Rogers School; Farm Bureau; SPJST; WFLA; and Catholic Youth Organization. She was also a member of the Catholic Daughters at St. Luke's Church. At our Lodge 47, she had served as vice president, reporter, youth leader, sales representative and the Czech reporter to the Vestnik since
1990. She also served as District Two Youth Counselor for six years. As a member of the Lodge 47 Choral Group, she served in many capacities: president and secretary-treasurer up to her death. She was very faithful in coming to rehearsals and entertaining in the rest homes. Over the years, Paula served as bingo chairman and was in charge of the teddy bear stand at our lodge's annual picnics. She and Studie were both a part of the Seaton Beseda Circle representing Lodge 47 all over the state. Grieving her passing are a son, Dean P. Mikeska and wife, Flo of Joe Lee; two daughters, Sandra Vrba and husband, Don Vrba, Sr. of Richmond and Linda Mikeska of Houston; a brother, Johnny Pavlica of Victoria; two sisters, Angeline Kristinek of Lubbock and Ruby L. Bolton of Temple; four grandchildren, Don Vrba, Jr. and wife, Shannon of Houston; Stephanie Mikeska of Austin; Becky Vrba of Houston and Steven Mikeska and his wife, Melissa of Joe Lee; two great-grandsons, Justin Marshall of Joe Lee and Chandler Vrba of Houston; nieces and nephews; neighbors; and a host of friends near and far. Rosary for Paula was Sunday, May 13 at 6 p.m. at Scanio-Harper Funeral Home in Temple. Funeral services were Monday, May 14 at 2 p.m. at St. Luke's Catholic Church in Temple with Reverend Walter Matus and Deacon Bill Smetana officiating. Burial followed at Bellwood Memorial Cemetery in Temple. Scanio-Harper Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements. We shall miss her smiling face at the lodge hall where she attended all meetings and trustee meetings. Honor be to her memory always. And to the family, our prayers are with you May our dear departed sister rest in eternal peace. Resolution Committee Joyce Skrabanek Anne Hejl Dorothy Pechal —SPJST-
Bronze SPJST cemetery markers are available for purchase through the Home Office for $34. The price includes postage and handling. The markers, which measure three inches in diameter, include a four-inch threaded post for mounting. To purchase marker or to receive additional information, please contact the President's Office at (800) 727-7578.
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Youth Letters Section Think Camp (Continued from page 1.)
New or reorganized youth clubs must be organized on or before March 1 to be eligible for camp. Young people in these clubs must attend the majority of meetings to be eligible for camp. SPJST youth members who do not meet the above qualifications can also attend camp for a fee of $85. Camp Applications Each camper must send a completed SPJST Camp Application (green form) to his/her District Youth Counselor (DYC), listed on page two of the Vestnik, no later than 20 days before camp. These applications are available from the lodge youth leader, DYC, or State Youth Director.
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P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 FAX: (254) 774-7447 E-mail: vanicek@spjst.com Got a question? Call (800) 727-7578 Kids Want to Know . . . What's so great about camp? Camp is a very special place where grownups help kids feel good about themselves. They encourage you to try new things and teach you new skills. And you make lots of new friends, because at camp you learn how to be a good friend. At camp, everyone is listened to and respected. You get to make choices on your own, but you always feel safe. Camp is like a little community, where everyone's opinion is heard, and kids work and play together. There's just no other place like camp because camp is a town built just for kids! Why shouldn't I just stay home and do what I want? You might think it will be more fun to just stay home and do nothing, but believe me, camp is nonstop fun! There's such a variety of activities that you never get bored. And you always have friends; everyone's always home
LAST CALL FOR ENTRIES
Show your patriotic spirit and enter the 2001 SPJST Flag Day Essay Contest What Is It? Each year, the SPJST sponsors a Flag Day Essay Contest to promote patriotism and creative literacy. Who Can Enter? SPJST members ages six to high school senior. The Rules • Write a poem or essay about the American flag. Essay length must be between 150 and 500 words. • Entries must be typed. • Entries must be original and created by the youth member. • Entries become the property of SPJST and will not be returned. • Entries must include a cover sheet with the following information: participant's name, address, phone number, and lodge number. • Participants will receive a participation certificate. Youth club members will also receive 20 merit points in the Merit Point System. • Entries must be received by June 1, 2001. 2001 Theme "The American Flag"
Judging Entries will be judged by a panel of writing specialists. Judging is based on the entry's creativity, grammar and neatness. Prizes Grand prize: $150 U.S. Savings Bond and winning entry read at the Flag Day Ceremony on June 14 at the SPJST Home Office.
at camp! It's not like school at all. Even though there may be a schedule to follow, you are doing great things with great people. What would a day at camp be like? Camp is filled with different kinds of activities. You will wake up in the morning, get dressed, and go to breakfast. You will spend the day doing activities you really like. Of course, you'll stop for lunch—maybe a barbecue or a hamburger cookout. Campers will keep on going right through the evening with Evening Activities, which are all kinds of fun and special things. Then it's lights out after some quiet cabin time. What are some of the activities? It's probably almost impossible to name every activity at every camp. Here's a list of activities that many SPJST camps offer: arts and crafts, archery, basketball, canoeing, dancing, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, movies; music, nature, ping pong, playgrounds, relay races, ropes course, softball, swimming, team building, volleyball... The list goes bn and on. What if I'm not good at sports? At camp, there are trained, caring counselors to help you learn new skills. Not everyone is good at everything; everyone has strengths. Maybe yours is sports in general, or a particular sport, or no sport. That's okay. There will be people to encourage you and you will succeed at your level. You are never measured at anyone else's performance ability level. And camp is not all sports, but a combination of athletics, the arts and hobbies. You will be accepted for who you are, so you don't need to worry about how you will stack up against others. What if I don't know anybody and other kids already have friends? Camp is a great place to make new friends. It's a place to learn how to be a friend, too. The counselors' main job is to help you make new friends. And there are plenty of kids who come to camp without knowing anyone. It's actually great to have winter friends and summer friends. You get a chance to leave everything behind when you come to camp and start over — with new friends and new experiences. You get extra practice in making a friend and being a friend! You'll
be very comfortable whether you come to camp knowing someone or not. Will I fit in? Again, the counselors make sure that everyone gets along together. They teach you to trust that you're a person who's good to know. You don't have to be best friends with everyone, but you're sure to find a few people who share the same interests you do. And these are the people who will be your good friends. At camp, you also learn to respect people's differences and accept them for who they are. What about the counselors? This is one of the best parts of camp! Counselors are chosen because they love kids and respect them and listen to them. It's their job to make sure that you are having fun, are making friends, are doing lots of different activities, and that you are safe. They spend time before camp begins, in learning to do all these things for campers. And they love to have fun, too! What if I have a problem? There are lots of people at camp, besides your counselors, to help take care of you, depending on what you need. There is a nurse if you don't feel well and a special place, sometimes called an Infirmary, to rest until you are better. You can count on the grownups who are at camp to help you with any problem you may have. Got Questions? If you need more information about SPJST Camp, please call the DYC listed on page two or call me at (800) 727-7578 or E-mail me at melaniez@vvm.com . Fraternally yours, Melanie Zavodny —SPJST-
Lodge 17, New Tabor Youth Club members discuss YAD The New Tabor Youth Group Lodge 17 held its April meeting on April 1, 2001. We had four new members present. They were Mitchell Orozco,
Runner-Up Prizes • Ages 6 to 8 $50 U.S. Savings Bond • Ages 9 to 11 $50 U.S. Savings Bond • Ages 12 to 14 $50 U.S. Savings Bond • Ages 15 to High School Senior $50 U.S. Savings Bond Got Questions? Call State Youth Director Melanie Zavodny (800) 727-7578 or E-mail melaniez@vvm.com . Entries must be received by June 1, 2001. Mail entries to: SPJST State Youth Director Melanie Zavodny P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503 —SPJST-
Easter Greetings The Lodge 17, New Tabor Youth Club members present Easter program at St. Joseph Manor. See related photos on page 16.
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Lodge 17, New Tabor Presents Scenes from Recent Youth Club Activities Lodge 17 Youth Club President Crystal Wotipka accepts gift from Helen Jurica of the Burleson County Czech Heritage Society.
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Nicole Cmkovik, Lauren McManus and Cole Cash. Our guest speaker was Helen Jurica, the President of the Czech Heritage Committee of Burleson County. She presented Czech books and tapes, and invited us to the Cooks Point Community Center on May 27, 2001. We discussed Youth Achievement Day and ended with door prizes which were won by Lindsey Jones, Crystal Wotipka, Grant Dusek and Cole Cash. Our May meeting will be held on May 3, 2001. On April 14, our youth club celebrated Easter with an egg hunt. We also made crafts and had a pizza lunch. The District One Spring Meeting was held on April 22. Kathryn Skrabanek Reporter 5/30/01 —SPJSTLAST CALL FOR ENTRIES FLAG DAY ESSAY CONTEST SEE PAGE 15 FOR DETAILS
Trade seminar (Continued from page 17.)
2000, why the Czech Republic become the most attractive investment location in Central Europe last year. Furthermore, you will discover Kimberly Clark's formula for success in Central Europe and a Czech trade representative will illustrate how the agency can assist you in finding new suppliers and business partners in the Czech Republic.
Lacy and Lindsey Jones visit with their great-grandmother, Beatrice Lewis, during visit to St Joseph Manor. Also pictured is Bessie Breitkreutz.
LEFT: Chandler Malazzo and Jacob Hejl enjoy pizza after the Easter egg hunt. RIGHT Youngest egg hunter is Dillon Narro, son of Assistant Youth Leader, Holly Narro.
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One-on-One Opportunity Individual meetings with CzechInvest (www.czechinvest.org ) and CzechTrade (www.tpo.cz ) representatives can be set up after the seminar to answer 'your specific questions and needs. Submitted by, Jerry Bartos —SPJST-
Lodge 30, Taiton Youth Club graduates honored Dear Vestnik Readers, We had our May meeting on Sunday, May 6, 2001 at 1 p.m. In addition to our meeting, we had a party for our three graduates, Shara, Chase and Jason. Jason's mom, Karen, made a video of all three of them since they joined SPJST when they were little. It was neat to see them growing up and to see all that they did with SPJST. We had cake and punch and chips and dip. It was a nice party. Our June meeting will be on June 3, 2001 at 5 p.m. We are going to meet at Mr. Gatti's and have supper after our meeting. It should be fun. Our Mr.Gatti's has a nice game room. We are supposed to make cards for our fathers for Father's Day. Thank you, Clint Gold (6) 5/30/01 —SPJSTafter six rounds will be awarded first, second, third and fourth place honors. Pre-registration Requested All persons wishing to enter should pre-register by submitting their name and address to Westfest Tarok Tournament, P. 0. Box 70, West, Texas, 76691 before August 27, 2001 so that adequate arrangements can be made for,food and seating. Late entries will be accepted if player slots are available. Anyone needing additional information should contact either Ernest L. Bezdek at (254) 826-5435 after 5 p.m. or Kenneth Kubala at (254) 826-5351 or 826-5664. We are looking forward to hearing from all of you. Sincerely, Kenneth Kubala Tournament Co-Chairman Ernest L. Bezdek Tournament Co-Chairman —SPJST-
Czech Club to screen video at June 3 meeting Dallas
in the works for 13th annual Westfest tarok tournament Plans
The Historical Committee of the Dallas Czech Club will meet at 1:30 p.m. on June 3, 2001 at the Dallas Czech Club, 4930 Military Parkway, The Directors of Westfest will again Dallas, Texas. After the business host a tarok tournament in conjunction meeting, a video entitled "The Painted with the annual Westfest celebration. Churches of Texas'. Echoes of the The tournament will be held at West Homeland" will be shown. This documentary offers a moving Community Center in West, Texas on examination of Texas churches Saturday, September 1, 2001. The painstakingly decorated with murals tournament is open to all interested and designs reflecting the culture of tarok players, ladies and gentlemen, 18 Czech and German immigrants. The years of age or older. program was aired on Austin PBS earEntry fee will be $17.50 per person . with registration from 8 a.m. till 8:45 her this year. One other note, there will be a balla.m. and play will start at 9 a.m. Play room dancing session at the same should conclude about 4:30 p.m. time, so don't be surprised if there is a Kolaches and coffee will be served crowd. The meeting will be in the during registration. Lunch is included Library/Archives room as usual. For in the registration fee and will be more information, please call Norbert served at the community center. Mikulec at (214) 368-6817. Trophies and cash prizes will be Submitted by, awarded to the top four players. Play Leo Baca will continue for all players throughout —SPJSTthe tournament. The top four players
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Trade opportunities in the Czech Republic topic of June 12 seminar Have you had a chance lately to sit down and think about the future of your business? Are you aware of all the exceptional investment and trade opportunities in Central Europe? The Greater Dallas Chamber of Commerce, Czech Embassy, Czechlnvest and CzechTrade invite you to a business breakfast and seminar on the Czech Republic as your high-speed connection to Europe. The seminar is Tuesday, June 12, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Wyndham Garden Hotel, located in Dallas Park Central (Alpha@Coit) at 8051 LBJ Freeway. Phone (972) 6803000. The program is being presented by The Greater Dallas Chamber, the Embassy of the Czech Republic and sponsored by the Association for Foreign Investments.
Keynote speakers will include: Welcoming speech by Greater Dallas Chamber, Kimberly Clark; Jiri Kulis, Commercial Consul of the Czech Republic from Washington; Martin Jahn, CEO of CzechInvest; Jana Sevcikova, Director of CzechTrade in Chicago. Honorable guests will be Ray Snokhous, Honorary Consul of the Czech Republic for Southern Texas and Jerry Bartos, Honorary Consul of the Czech Republic for Northern Texas. Explore Trade Options The purpose of the seminar is to allow prominent business leaders to explore trade opportunities and diversify investment portfolios, including but not limited to the following areas: Information Technology; Electronics; Software Development; and Aerospace. At the seminar, you will be able to discuss with the CEO of Czechlnvest, named best European Investment Promotion Agency in (Continued on page 16.)
Fabrygel Tours 2002
Write: Jerry and beam. Fabrygel • 12909 Paden • Reedville, Texas 77461 Phone: (9791793-6855 Scandinavian Tour • May 3-17_, 2002
Second Tuesday of Each Month Fort Worth cluster of the Texas Accordion Association (TAA) meets—at Sammie's Restaurant, 3801 E. Belknap Street, Fort Worth, Texas from 7 to ,9 p.m. For information, contact George McBride (817) 2370035 leader and a TAA Director. Mondays/June 4 - July 16, 2001 Czech Conversation Class—at Austin Community College (ACC). Conversational. Czech I (BSKL 9017-100) offered at Austin Community College (ACC)—Mondays, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Room 220, Highland Business Center (HBC). Registration is at the ACC Highland Business Center, 4th floor located at 5930 Middle Fiskville Road, Austin, Texas, 78752-4390. For further information, contact ACC (512) 233-7525; or fax (512) 223-7030. June 5 Wharton County Czech Heritage Society meeting. For information, please contact Ethel Kuzell Meek, Reporter, 3508 N. Mechanic, El Campo, Texas, 77437; or phone (979) 543-4463.
June 8 - 10 City of Taylor 125th Birthday Celebration—Activities include parade, picture history exhibits, kolache bake-off, etc. For information, call co-chairmen Ella Jez (512) 255-2243; Fred Switzer (512) 352-3463; or David J. Wolbrucak , Media Relations Committee (512) 244-3793 or email: taylorduck78@aol.com.
June 9 11th Annual Kolache Klobase Festival— at Riverside Hall in East Bernard, Texas. More information can be found at the festival web site at www.members.tripod. com/sbcserv/kkfest . East Bernard is located about 45 miles southwest of Houston on Highway 90-A.
Norway, Sweden, Denmark
Danube Boat/Land Tour • April 15 - 29, 2002 Germany, Hungary, Austria, Slovakia, Czech Republic and Poland Berlin Tour • May 27 - lune 11, 2002 Berlin, Budapest, Vienna, Czech Re public and Poland French Tour • August 26 - September 9, 2002 Paris, Versailles, St.. Michelle, Normandy and Poland
June 11 Dallas/Ennis Fraternal Council Meeting—Lodge 84; Dallas Council Picnic July 24 - August 24, 2001 Summer School of Czech Studies—at Masaryk University in Brno, Czech Republic Program 2001. Cost of tuition, accommodations, meals and cost for excursions is $950 U.S. dollars plus your plane fare to the Czech Republic. Information for applications should be sent to: Secretariat of Summer School of Slovanic Studies, Masaryk University Faculty of Arts, Arne Novaka, 1, 660 88 Brno, Czech Republic; telephone 011-4204205 41121130; fax 011-420-4205 41121406 or e-mail: bohem@phil.muni.cz. In Texas, further information on the school may be received from Frank Mikula, 7751 La Bolsa, Dallas, Texas 75248.
Klub Kontinental
Rudy and Henrietta Klecka September 20 through October 5, 2001 16-Day Tour to Czech Republic, Krakow, Poland, Vienna, Austrza, Bavarian Alps of Germany and Switzerland
August 1 - 3, 2001 Czechoslovak Society of Arts and Sciences (SVU) Regional Conference— in Lincoln, Nebraska. Conference theme is "The Czech and Slovak Legacy in the Americas: Preservation of Heritage with the Accent on Youth." Covering such topics as Czech and Slovak: genealogy; literature; arts and music. Contact the SVU web site www.svu2000.org and click on the link Headline News icon. For more information, please contact Mila Saskova-Pierce via email or phone:
$2,595 Per Person, Double Occupancy. $200 Per Person Deposit to. Hold Seat. Balance Due August 1
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Fraternal Activities an Entertainment LODGE 4, HALLETTSVILLE Sunday,August 12-Family Day Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of 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, June 1-Social, 6:30 p.m.; Trustee meeting, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 2-Private party Sunday, June 3-Krizan Reunion; Lodge 6 meeting, 5 p.m. Saturday, June 9-Glatter family reunion Sunday, June 10-Kocian family reunion Friday, June 15-Social, 6;30 p.m. Saturday, June 16-Lenart family reunion Sunday, June 17-Soukup family reunion Friday, June 22-Malone Co-op annual meeting, dinner 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 8, WEIMAR Lodge meetings are the fourth Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Hall in Weimar. LODGE 9, SNOOK Sunday, July 1-Family Day 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 13, DIME BOX Lodge 13, Dime Box meets every third Sunday at 1 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) 5934473 or (254) 593-3456.
LODGE 29, TAYLOR Friday, June 1-Earl Beatty Friday, June 8-Country Classic Friday, June 15-Nighthawk Friday, June 22-Tri County Friday, June 27-Polka Stars
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 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 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 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 Thursday, June 7-Lodge Meeting, 8 p.m. Lodge meetings are the second Thursday of each month at 8 p.m. Game room open every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. For rentals, reservations or more information, please call the hall (972) 875-8381 and leave a message. LODGE 26, SKIDMORE Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, Jude, September and December at 2 p.m.
Sunday, June 3, 2001 Beginning at 11 a.m.
Fried Chicken and Home Sausage with All the Trimmings
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Kolaches, Cakes and Pies
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LODGE 18, ELGIN Sunday, June 10-Harry Czarnek, The Texas Dutchmen, mix music. 3 to 7 p.m. $6 per person Sunday, June 24-Combinations, polkas, waltzes and country western. 3 to 7 p.m. $6 per person.
5 miles east of Temple on Highway 53
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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.
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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 5:30 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) 3527442; or Tommy Shiller (512) 365-7632. 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 7:30 p.m. at the Victoria Electric Co-Op on Ben Jordan. LODGE 35, ELK 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,
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please bring covered dish or dessert items. LODGE 40, EL CAMPO-HILLJE Saturday, June 2-Rental Saturday, June 9-Rental Saturday, June 16-Class Reunion Saturday, June 23-Cllass Reunion Sunday, July 1-Deadline for booth reservation for November 3 and 4 Antique, Arts, Craft Show. Reserve booths by calling (979) 5439148. Lodge meetings are held the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Youth Club meets the same day at 1:15 p.m. at the lodge hall, located just off US 59 in Hillje. Members and guests are welcome. Bingo is played on 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) 543-3044 or (979) 648-2317 (lodge hall.) 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, June 2-No Dance Sunday, June 3-Annual Lodge Picnic. See Lodge Letters Section and Ad Belpw for details. Thursday, June 7-June lodge meeting at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 9-Special Country of Caldwell; $5 per person Sunday, June 10-Hejl Reunion Saturday, June 16-Granger Polka Boys; $5 per person Monday, June 18-Board Meeting, 7 p.m. Saturday, June 23-No Dance/Private Sunday, June 24-Southerland Reunion Saturday, June 30-Jerry Heisler and Melody Five; $5 per person Star Hall is a Non-Smoking facility. Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Seaton Star Hail is located five miles east of Temple, just off of Highway 53. All Saturday dances in 2001 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.
1 lth Annual Czech }ohichc-11obase Festival Saturday, June 9, 200.1 0 am-il pm RIVERSIDE HALL - EAST BERNARD, TEXAS Admission: $6 per person (covers parking & all events) Children 12 & under: FREE
Leo Majek Orchestra * Bobby Jones Czech Band Vrazel Polka Band * Dujka Bros * Krenek Orch. Shiner Hobo Band * Rudy Laitkep & His' Czech Mates RhythmDancers * Keller Academy Dance Group Water Fan Cooled Pavilion
PLATE LUNCH SERVED 11 am
Sausage * BBQ Chicken * Trimmings ausage Boats/Hamburgers - afternoon Arts/Crafts Kid Games *Cake Walk*Country Store
Generous Raffle * Patriotic Grand March 3 pm Kolaches/Link Sausage for Sale * Penny Raffle Booth info: 979-335-4827; general 335-7907; raffle 335-4473 Proceeds benefit 1(I1' Society #40 Building Fund
Wednesday, May 30, 2001-VESTNIK/19 LODGE 49, ROWENA Lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of February, May, August 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 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 December at 3 p.m. LODGE 73, SEYMOUR Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 12 p.m. 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. Visitors welcome. Hall location: 5502 Kostoryz Road, Corpus Christi. Hall.phone (361) 852-9982 or (361) 854-8423. 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. SP1-74615-1395-8; AL-000619887-0. 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 Please note that the 2001 Lodge 84 Secretary is Georgia Hughes. She can be reached at (214) 321-1129. 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 Cherri Petr at (214) 352-4397 or Ben Jarma at (214) 348-1514. 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, June 2-Manny Green, big band. *Dress Code. Tickets $11 each. Sunday, June 3-Lodge 88 Homecoming: Barbecue dinner, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dance, 3 to 7 p.m. with Granger Polka Boys. Please see ad for more information.
Saturday, June 9-Tom Houston, big band. *Dress Code. Admission $12 per person. Saturday, June 16-Jack Melick, The Piano Man, big band. *Dress Code. Admission $12 per person. Saturday, June 23-Johnny Dyson, big band. *Dress Code. Tickets $11 each. Saturday, June 30-No Dance 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 evening; early bird special starts at 7:15 p.m. Regular games start at 7:45 p.m. License No. 3-00-621-2077-41001. For 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 Sunday, June 3-Randy and the Roadhouse Band, c/w. 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. Sunday, June 17-Harvesters of Dallas, variety. 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday, July 1-Randy and the Roadhouse Band, c/w. 3 to 7 pin 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. Ladies Circle meets the second Tuesday. Family Night-first and third Tuesdays. Country/western music on the first Sunday and polka/waltz music on third Sunday every month from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. Ballroom dancing on Friday night. Refer to the SPJST Vestnik and listen to KBEC 1390-AM on Sundays at 9 a.m. and KNON 89.3FM at 2 p.m. for more news of our activities. Tune in KAAM-AM 770 for some easy listening music. For your large parties celebrating weddings, anniversaries or other special events, please call Joyce (817) 6241361. Dress code enforced. LODGE 93, HOBSON Lodge meetings are the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at Karnes City Dairy. Queen. For more information, contact E.R. "Sonny" Prasek (830) 780-2191. LODGE 94 WHEELOCK Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March; June, September and December at 1 p.m. LODGE 97, PLACEDO Friday, June 22-Lodge Family Fun Dinner and Member Appreciation Dinner, 6 p.m. at Victoria REA Building. 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 (Note: Lodge 133 will not have a June meeting due to Father's Day.)
Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Activity Center, 1630 Golied 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 Sunday, June 10-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 weddings or parties, 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 Monday, June 11-Lodge meeting/Flag Day Program, Heinze's BBQ, 6:30 p.m. Chicken fried steak dinner; RSVP by June 7 to Carolyn Bucek (979) 532-1910; Charles Bucek (979) 335-6084; Madeline Shimek (979) 543-1890; or Rita Vanek (979) 543-6220. The quarterly lodge meetings will be held on the second Monday of June, September and December in the meeting room of Heinz's 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) 4278160. LODGE 157, LUBBOCK Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of March, June, September and December at 3 p.m. LODGE 160, SAN ANGELO Lodge meetings are the second Sunday in April, July, October and January at 2 p.m. LODGE 164, RIO HONDO Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of March, June, September and December at 2:30 p.m. LODGE 172, PASADENA Saturday, June 2-Aces High Saturday, July 7-Diversions Hall is located at 3609 Preston, Pasadena. Lodge 172 holds a dance on the first Saturday of each month from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. The hall opens for rentals the rest of the month. For information regarding hall rentals for birthday parties, wedding receptions, retirement parties, Christmas parties, etc., please call Vicki (281) 542-1774; for reservations, call (281) 487-3297. 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., unless otherwise noted. Lodge 172 is now a non-smoking facility. LODGE 177, ACADEMY Lodge meetings start at 7:30 p.m. and trustees meeting starts at 7 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. 174-18-083907 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 Hitcher (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 182, FALLS COUNTY Lodge meetings are the fourth Sunday of each month at 4 p.m. LODGE 183, ARLINGTON 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) 2639031. LODGE 184, MOULTON Lodge meetings are the second Wednesday of March, June, September and December at 7 p.m. LODGE 185 NEW BRAUNFELS Lodge meetings are the third Thursday of February, April, June, August, October and December. 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 Sunday, June 10-Lodge Meeting at Charles Munday's office, 2403 Cavitt Bryan, Texas (behind the Bryan Kroger's.) Please note: Lodge meetings are the second Sunday in March, June, September and December at 2 p.m. Lodge meetings will be held in Charles Munday's office, 2403 Cavitt, Bryan, Texas (behind the Bryan Kroger's.) The 2001 meeting dates will be: Sunday, March 11; Sunday, June 10; Sunday, September 9; and Sunday, December 9, Meeting/Christmas party, location to announced. Thank you for your attention. LODGE 191, LUFKIN Business meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the lodge hall located at 1715 Hughes Street. Regular dances are on the third Saturday of each month starting at 8 p.m. until 12 midnight. Please call Marilynn Page at (936) 632-1124 to make reservations. For lodge rentals, call Alma Breazeale at (936) 829-5808. 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 fourth Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. For lodge and rental information, please call the hall, (281) 373-9482; Alma at (281) 351-1045; or Mary Lee at (713) 468-0432. 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 201, BLEIBLERVILLENELSONVILLE Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. Contact Celesta Balke for hall rentals at (979) 830-0118. 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 204, STEPHENVILLE Lodge meetings are the third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Koffee Kup Restaurant in Hico, Texas. Members are urged to attend and anyone belonging to other lodges in driving distance are welcome. Bring a guest and maybe we can make a member out of them. LODGE 206, TRI-COUNTIES Lodge meets the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Lions Club in Mexia, 201 North Paris Street, Mexia, Texas. LODGE 215, SOUTH PLAINS Meetings are held every third Sunday at the Senior Citizen Building in Tahoka at 1 p.m. The youth club meets at the same time. -SPJSTPost y our
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The SPIST 100th Anniversary Cookbook Includes more than 500 page of delicious recipes contributed by SPJST members from all over. Books are $11 each and available through the SPAT home Office. To get yours, write: SP1ST Anniversary Cookbook c/o SPOT Home Office P.O. Box100 Temple, Texpl 76503. For lodge and ymth club volume wens and discounts, plane contact Daryl [num wow 721-1578.
The SPJST Youth Achiever. A Fraternal Life Insurance Plan for Young People Ages o to 15.
Children will outgrow clothes and the shoes but the. SPJST Youth Achiever life insurance certificate offers benefits that can last a lifetime. What's more, it's very affordable! You can get $10,000 to $50,000 of life insurance coverage for your child or grandchild for just pennies a day. Premiums are low: $5.4o monthly or $6o annually per $10,000 unit of coverage, with a maximum of five units per youngster. The SPJST Youth Achiever certificate also builds cash value. Accidental death and payor disability riders are available.
For more information on the SPJST Youth Achiever Life certificate or other financial products, please contact your local lodge sales representative. SPJST members, ages six to high school senior, are encouraged to join an SPJST Youth Club. SPJST Youth Clubs provide opportunities for members to build self-confidence, meet new friends, develop responsibility, learn leadership skills, serve their communities and have fun. The Program also conducts summer camp. For details, contact your local lodge or any of the District Youth Counselors listed on page two.
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