Joining Hands To Touch Lives... . . . Fraternalism for the Family and Our Nation
VOLUME 90 NUMBER 7
Insurin Enriching Lives
Official Publication of the SPJST, originally chartered as the Slovanksa Podporujici Jednota Statu Texas, in 1897
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To: Annie Martinek Long before you ever knew, God had wonderous plans for you. He guided Joe to take your hand, He helped you as you farmed the land. He was with you as your family grew... Seven children, 29 grandchildren fromjust you two. But God knew your heart had room for more, so look what else He had in store: 5o great-grandchildren with more on the way and six great-greats to fill your day. You give us all such joy and love, You're a special gift from God above. We thank you, Grandma, for giving us life, And, we thank God for making you Grandpa's wife. We love you forever. From: Your Family
To: All Tomanek Families Mary E. Stehno of Louise, Texas thanks you and sends greetings to all the Tomanek Families in the Truscott and Guilland areas of North Texas. From: Mary E. Stehno To: Brittany and Hannah We love you both very, very much. From: Nana and Popo To: Ashley and Tanner We are so blessed to have such loving and caring grandchildren. Have a Happy Valentine's Day! From: PaPa and Granny Parma To: Nana and Poppa We thank God every day for you, both. Thanks for everything you do Happy Valentine's Day! All Our Love, From: Brittany and Hannah
To: Ryan and Rena You make our lives complete. We love you both and are so proud of you. From: Mom and Dad To: Jeanette King Happy Valentine's Day to my love whose special ways make sucha difference in so many lives —and mine, too! From: Tex Trlica 47 : To: "More or Less" Roses are red, violets are blue, married 5o years and I still love you.
Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler!
From: "Faded Glory"
To: Flash Happy Valentine's Day from the best to the best. Love you forever. From: Mrs. Flash To. Brittany and Hannah Happy Valentine's Day to these two sweet sisters. They will always be our Valentines. From: Rezniceks and Pools To: Friends and Relatives of Alphonse and Ann Juricek Wishing everyone a very Happy Valentine's Day and praying for your health and happiness. Remember, "A day is beautiful when kindness touches it." From: Alphonse and Ann Juricek To: Darrell, Jennifer and Jordan Marek Happy Valentine's Day wishes to our wonderful daughter and son in-law. There is simply no Valentine sweeter than our precious granddaughter, Jordan. We love you all. From: Kenneth and Ruth Baasen
February 13, 2002
Keeping Up An Old Tradition Exchanging heartfelt sentiments on Valentine's Day is an enduring tradition enjoyed by young and old. Keeping in line with that practice, the Vestnik presents Valentine greetings from our readers to their families and friends. Speaking of traditions, pictured above are the Queen and King of Hearts from a standard deck of tarock cards. The game of Tarock is based on the Italian game of "trappola" and was adapted by the Czechs in the 1500s during the reign of the old Austro-Hungarian Empire. The game utilizes a colorful deck of 54 cards and numerous variations of play. The game was revived by the SPJST in the 1980s by members who remembered their fathers and grandfathers playing tarock on cold winter days around the wood stove. The SPJST has hosted a statewide tarock tournament for its members since 1986. Public tournaments are also hosted on an annual basis by numerous SPJST lodges. To: David, Kayla, Anthony, }Casey, Cory, Rhianna, Justin, Christa and Joey Happy Valentine's Day! Also happy birthday to Charles Michael Majek, III From: Granny Judy and Grandpa Charlie Majek, Sr. To: Cybaline Wishing a Happy Valentine's Day to my loving wife, Cybaline. There is no better. Love, From: Floyd To: Paris, Talia, Sydney, Sophie and Athens Milan You are so-o-o-o special and we love you! From: GrandfaTher Jerry and Grandmother Henrietta Milan To: Each Other True love for 52 years on Valentine's Day. From: Robert and Lydia
To: Bessie Dewer Although we live far apart, you are always in our hearts. We love you! From: Shane Bell and Rhonda Lathrop To: Vashti and Dakota Young Happy Valentine's Day to my two precious great-granddaughters. They are so sweet. From: Wilhemina Maly To: Shirley Shenkir Patterson Happy birthday and Happy Valentine's Day! We love you. From: Your Loved Ones To: Donald Marek and Jennifer Yandell Happy Valentine's Day to our son and daughter. We are very proud of you. Congratulations on your new jobs. Love You, From: Mom and Dad
To: Kacey Lynn Dach Happy fourth Valentine's Day! We love you very much. You are a beautiful little girl. From: Mommy and Daddy To: Melanie and Tim I pick you to be my Valentine! From: Grandma B. To: Kevin Right from the start, you captured my heart. I'm yours forever. Happy Valentine's Day to my wonderful husband. From: Patti Ann To: Mama Cavanaugh There is no better time of the year to remind you how much you are loved. Happy Valentine's Day! Love, From: All 20 grandchildren To: James Johnson To my wonderful husband. Thanks for being by my side for 59 years. I love you more every day that passes. Happy Valentine's Day! With Love, From: Martha To: Martha Johnson To my wonderful wife for being the best loving wife for so many years. I love you more than ever. Happy Valentine's Day! With Love, From: James (Continued on page n.)