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SPJST welcomes new State Fraternal Activities Coordinator and Stn-iz Youth Directcr Michael Morris has joined the SPJST as State Fraternal Activities Coordinator in the Fraternal Department. Michael's appointment was ratified by the Supreme Lodge on October 20. Michael has most recently been serving as a customer representative with Nextel Communications where he was responsible for setting up and managing individual and commercial accounts. He attended Temple College and the University of Texas at Arlington. Michael is a lifelong member of the SPJST and has been involved in the SPJST's youth and fraternal programs for many years. Michael, who is a member of SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton, served as SPJST State King in 1987-1988 and selected at the 1992 SPJST Convention as Mr. SPJST 1992-1996. Michael is the son of the late Nick A. and Dorothy (Liska) Morris. He is also an accomplished musician and is a member of, and has performed with, the Temple Jazz
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Lodges 157 and 233, Lubbock to discuss prospective merger
State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Michael Morris
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Orchestra (TJO), the Praha Brothers, Johnny Lyon, among others. In his capacity as State Fraternal Activities Coordinator, Michael will be working with the district and the local lodge fraternal activities coordinators to plan and direct activity programs. He will be assisted by Fraternal
Services Specialist Tammy Martinez, who has been with the Fraternal Department for four years. "I am pleased to announce Michael as the new State Fraternal Activities Coordinator," said Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek. "He brings a (Continued on page 3.)
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Dear Members of Lodge 157 and Lodge 233, Please make plans to be in attendance at a meeting to discuss the prospective merger of Lodge 157, Lubbock and Lodge 233, Lubbock. The meeting will be held preceded by dinner, at 6:30 p.m. on November 16, 2004 at the Home Plate Diner, located at 5812 Thirty-Fourth Street in Lubbock. The meal will be provided courtesy ofthe SPJST Home Office. If you have any questions, please feel free to call Daniel Hanna, Lodge 233, at (806) 687-2408; or Ernest Kristinek, Jr., Lodge 157, at (806) 2991264. All members are cordially invited to attend. Fraternally, Brian Vanicek Supreme Lodge President —SPJST-
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State Field Representatives Meet in Temple The SPJST Insurance Department is already making big plans for another successful year in 2005. State Field Representatives met in Temple to discuss 2005 goals. Pictured, from left, are Lynn Johnsen (District Five), Karen Kaspar (District Six), Supreme Lodge Vice President Gene McBride, Zachary Kramer (District Two), Hector Garcia (District Seven), State Training Coordinator Jim Wiest, Jerry Kucera (District Three), and Bill Orsak (District One). Not pictured is Billy Rillwitz (District Four).
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Charles W. Garrett of Lodge 97, Placedo writes, "The United States was at war in 1941. I graduated in :342 from high school and also los my mother to cancer that same year. All I had on my mind was to get out of town and serve my country. I joined the Navy in 1943. Thanks to someone who cared about meSPJST Lodge 97—my insurance dues were paid during the four years that I served my country. I say, "Thank you, thank you, thank you." Editor's Note: The following article appeared in The Victoria Advocate on Sunday, March 31, 1996. The article was written by Tim Delaney. Garrett saw in What Charles G November, 1945, when he went ashore
Charles Garrett at Nagasaki, Japan, put his feelings in a state of confusion. He was ecstatic over the Japanese surrender three months earlier and very happy the war (Continued on page 3.)
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EDITOR AND DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATION MELANIE ZAVODNY, FIC P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100 Office Phone: (254) 773-1575 Mobile Phone: (254) 534-0807 email: melaniez@vvm.com
OFFICERS BRIAN VANICEK, FIC PRESIDENT Office Phone: (254) 773-1575 Home Phone: (254) 985-0007 Mobile Phone: (254) 534-2902 email: vanicek@spjst.com
GENE McBRIDE, FICF VICE PRESIDENT Office Phone: (254) 773-1575 Home Phone: (254) 780-1906 Mobile Phone: (254) 534-1450 email: genemc@spjst.com
LANITA ANGLIN SECRETARY-TREASURER Office Phone: (254) 773-1575 Home Phone: (254) 985-2334 email: lanitaa@spjst.com
JERRY MIKULAS FINANCIAL SECRETARY Office Phone: (254) 773-1575 email: jerrymik@spjst.com Home Phone: (254) 773-2950
DREW POPELKA LEGAL ADVISOR Office Phone: (254) 742-0724 email: spjst-legal@sbcglobal.net P.O. Box 1706, Temple, TX 76503
DIRECTORS DONNIE VICTORICK DISTRICT I Home Phone: (979) 272-3265 (979) 224-3125 P.O. Box 85, Snook, TX 77878
BOBBY WUENSCHE DISTRICT II
FINANCE COMMITTEE District One - Stanley Mrnustik, 202 N. Shaw St., Caldwell, Texas 77836 - (979) 567-4386 District Two - Edwin Pechal, 10660 State Hwy. 53, Temple, Texas 76501 - (254) 985-2282 District Three - Michael Galler, 526 Karen, Waco, Texas 76706 - (254) 662-4934 District Four - Herman D. Weise, 6006 FM Hwy. 765, San Angelo, Texas 76905 - (325) 651-8550 District Five - Clara Broz, 1507 W.T.C. Jester, Houston, Texas 77008 - (713) 864-6120 District Six - Rita Vanek, P.O. Box 901, El Campo, Texas 77437 - (979) 543-6220 District Seven - Roy Haag, 1334 Rivercrest Drive, New Braunfels, Texas 78130-3438 - (830) 625-8262 INSURANCE COMMITTEE District One - Susan Skrabanek, 2657 FM 166, Caldwell, Texas 77836 - (979) 272-3440 District Two - Dolores Skrabanek, 13107 State Hwy. 53, Temple, Texas 76501 - (254) 985-2344 District Three - Martha Durham, 7221 Riviera Dr., Fort Worth, Texas 76180 - (817) 281-0666 District Four - Leonard Jansa, 6617 Plainview Dr., San Angelo, Texas 76905 - (325) 234-8117 District Five - Helen Hegwood, 6702 Lindy Ann Lane, Houston, Texas 77008 - (713) 864-7489 District Six - Jerome Hlavaty, P.O. Box 174, Lolita, Texas 77971 - (361) 874-4461 District Seven - Tereso Hernandez, 502 22nd Street, Hondo, Texas 78861 - (210) 364-3620 PUBLICATION COMMITTEE District One - Floyd Kostelka, 1342 CR 403, Dime Box, Texas 77853 - (979) 884-0112 District Two - Tammy Whatley, 187 Tanner Circle, Georgetown, Texas 78628 - (512) 864-9183 District Three - Bessie Petr, 5406 Momingside, Dallas, Texas 75206 - (214) 826-3557 District Four - Sharon Hohmann, 222 Crestwood Dr., San Angelo, Texas 76903 - (325) 651-5884 District Five - Lorenda Baldwin, 219 CR 47, Angleton, Texas 77515 - (979) 922-1279 District Six - Helen Kelner, 911 Ave. K, Rosenberg, Texas 77471 - (281) 342-2624 District Seven - Jarolyn Popp, 519 Clearfield, New Braunfels, Texas 78130 - (830) 606-7787 STATE TRAINING COORDINATOR JIM WIEST, FIC Cell: (254) 541-5555 email: spjst@hotmail.com STATE FIELD REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT 1 Bill Orsak (979) 272-8902 Mobile: (979) 324-0056, Fax (979) 272-8902 DISTRICT 2 Zachary Kramer Mobile Phone: (254) 541-5820 DISTRICT 3 Jerry Kucera, FIC (254) 826-5425
DISTRICT 4 (Part Time)
William (Billy) Rollwitz, FIC (325) 442-3038 or (325) 442-3141 (Home) DISTRICT 5 Lynn Johnsen, FIC, (281) 599-0952 Mobile Phone: (281) 635-9293 email: spjst_sfr5@sbcglobal.net
Home Phone: (254) 826-5882 11500 Heritage Pkway, West, TX 76691
DISTRICT 6 Karen Kaspar, FIC (979) 543-2532 Mobile Phone: (979) 332-1616 email: kkaspar@wcecnet.net DISTRICT 7 Hector Garcia (361) 749-1032 Mobile Phone: (361) 548-5702
STANLEY R. BROZ, VICE CHAIRMAN DISTRICT IV
STATE FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR
Home Phone: (512) 365-3013 2451 CR 405, Taylor, TX 76574-5421
JOHNNIE R. KRIZAN DISTRICT III
Home Phone: (325) 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
Position Vacant Until the SFAC position is filled, please direct your inquiries to the Office of the President.
STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR Position Vacant Until the SYD position is filled, please direct your inquiries to the Office of the President.
Home Phone: (361) 578-3279 407 Taos Street, Victoria, TX 77904
DISTRICT YOUTH COUNSELORS District One - Susan Skrabanek, 2657 FM 166,
BOB J. BAYER, CHAIRMAN DISTRICT VII
Caldwell, Texas 77836 - (979) 272-3440 District Two - Patsy Koslovsky, 764 S. St. Joseph
Home Phone: (830) 393-9073 1100 Hospital Blvd., Floresville, Texas 78114
BY-LAW COMMITTEE District One - Richard Ford, 2392 CR 424, Dime Box, Texas 77853 - (979)884-1451 District Two - Ronnie Rieger, 350 Rieger Road, Coupland, Texas 78615 - (512) 365-2000 District Three - Al Kercho, 2444 Stonegate Dr. North, Bedford, Texas 76021 - (817) 282-5065 District Four - Beverly Teplicek, 817 FM 381, Rowena, Texas 76875 - (325) 442-4841 District Five - Mildred Holman, 1006 Chantilly Lane, Houston, Texas 77018 - (713) 683-0018 District Six - Joe Siptak, 2312 Norvell, Bay City, Texas 77414 - (979) 244-4415
District Seven - Bettie House, 1721 Continental Drive. Pleasanton, Texas 78064 - (830) 281-8246
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Street, Burlington, Texas 76519 (254) 985-2396 District Three - Bessie Petr, 5406 Momingside,
Dallas, Texas 75206 - (214) 826-3557 District Four - Leta Cross, P.O. Box 1124, Abilene, Texas 79604 (325) 437-0456 District Five - Barbara Linney-Gonzales - 6043 Pineway Blvd., Houston, Texas (713) 649-6138
District Six - Marcy Dorotik, 2501 Tanglewilde, No. 159, Houston, Texas 77063 - (713) 907-1630
District Seven - Wendy Pruski, 578 FM 1347, Stockdale, Texas 78160 - (830) 745-2702 - email: wap6564@felpsis.net
SPJST LIBRARY, ARCHIVES AND MUSEUM Dorothy Pechal, Museum Curator Office: (254) 773-1575 • P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503
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Veteran's Day is coming up on Thursday, November 11. This is a day when we honor and say thanks to America's veterans. There are many ways to observe the day. Attend a parade in your community. Check out a book about war veterans from the local library. Visit a cemetery and place flowers on graves of war veterans. You can even simply observe a moment of silence in their honor. One of the most personal and meaningful Veteran's Day activities for lodges and youth clubs is to send notes or cards to hospitalized veterans or those living in veterans homes. Members can design and send individual notes or cards or work together as a group to send an oversized card or poster signed by all of the members of the lodge or youth club. The cards and posters then can be mailed in one large envelope to the nearest VA medical center or state veterans home. Addresses for state veterans homes and VA medical centers in your area can be found in the government listings of the telephone book. There also is a link to the VA facility locator on the Veterans Day Web page www.va.gov/vetsday . Envelopes sent to medical centers should be addressed to "Voluntary Service Director" and those sent to veterans homes should be addressed to "Administrator." November 11 The SPJST Home Office will be closed on Thursday, November 11. Please make a note on this and remember to get your items in for the Vestnik early. Thank you! Welcome, Trissa and Michael! Congratulations to State Youth Director Trissa Klement and State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Michael Morris. I have had the pleasure
of meeting Trissa last week. She began her service on October 28. Trissa brings a lot of experience in working with youth programs to SPJST. I've known Michael for most of my life. We went to the same school and participated in many of the same SPJST competitions together. Michael assisted me with several projects while I was State Youth Director. He's a great guy. I very much look forward to working with both Michael and Trissa, and I wish them the best of luck in their new positions. Fraternalist of the Year November is the month to give thanks, and what better way than by electing one of your deserving lodge members as fraternalist of the year for 2004. These fraternalists work hard in their lodges—oftentimes on behind-thescenes projects. Please honor and recognize your lodge's fraternalist of the year. Congratulate these members and make them feel special. Deer Antler Contest Deer season is coming up, and the SPJST is sponsoring a Deer Antler Contest. Two $50 awards will be presented. See details on page 9. Lodge Officer Photo The Home Office is looking for a photo of your lodge's 2004 officers. This photo will be used in the PowerPoint presentation at the SPJST State Awards Banquet in February, 2005. Please mail your photo to Tammy Martinez at the Home Office. Tammy says that if no photo is received, your lodge will have a "No Photo Available" message displayed on the screen. So, please, take a photo of your current lodge officers and get send to Tammy today. —SPJST-
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Lanita Anglin Receives Service Award The SPJST Supreme Lodge recognized Lanita Anglin for her 25 years of service to the SPJST. All 25 years of Mrs. Anglin's service have been in the Secretary-Treasurer's department—the past 10 years as Secretary-Treasurer. Pictured here, presenting Lanita with her plaque, are Supreme Lodge Chairman and District Seven Director Bob Bayer, left, and Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek. Mrs. Anglin was honored with a dinner held Tuesday evening, October 19, at the Beef Barn in Morgan's Point.
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wealth of talent and energy to the Fraternal Department. I'm anxious to get Michael out in the field working to bring new life and vitality to our fraternal program." Michael begins work on November 8. Trissa Klement has joined the SPJST as State Youth Director in the Fraternal Department. Trissa's appointment was ratified by the Supreme Lodge on October 20. Trissa comes to the SPJST with a strong background in programming activities for young people. She served for seven years as Girls Club Director at the Ralph Wilson Youth Center in Temple where she oversaw all aspects of the program, including budgeting, training, developing programs and coordinating the center's after-school program. Before that, she worked with
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District Youth Counselors'/ District Fraternal Activities Coordinators' Fall Meetings at SPJST Home Office in Temple District Two Lock-In at Lodge 47, Seaton Veteran's Day • SPJST Home Office Closed Lodge 239, Hondo co-sponsor of Wild Game Dinner at Fair Hall, Hondo Lodge 239, Hondo co-sponsors Christmas in God's Country, Hondo District Seven Family Fun Day at Lodge 107, Floresville Lodge 133, San Antonio Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon Lodge 91, Crosby Quarterly Meeting/ Christmas Party at China Ko Restaurant in Crosby Lodge 142, Houston Christmas Party Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje Christmas Party Lodge 66, Waco Christmas Party Lodge 204, Stephenville Christmas Party at Koffee Kup Restaurant in Hico Holiday Open House at SPJST Home Office Lodge 177, Academy Christmas Social at Golden Corral in Temple Lodge 80, Holland Annual Christmas Party Lodge 26, Skidmore Christmas Party Lodge 18, Elgin Christmas Dance Lodge 47, Seaton Christmas Party Lodge 65, Crosby Christmas Party/Meeting at Baytown Seafood
SIVST Flo, t Appe ances Saturday, November 20— Christmas in God's Country Parade in Hondo Thursday, December 2—Rosebud Christmas Parade Friday, December 3—Rockdale Christmas Parade r Saturday, December 4--Elgin Christmas Parade Monday, December 6—Temple Christmas Parade Saturday, December 11—Killeen Christmas Parade Thursday, December 16—Pearsall Christmas Parade Call Vestnik Editor/Director of Communication Melanie Zavodny to reserve the SPJST Float for your community's parade.
was over. But he was shocked and saddened by the new atomic weapon and their killing ability. Charles, a first class petty officer in the Navy, says he only got a chance to get off his ship for about two hours. He'd come a long way —from Luzon in the Philippines—on a mission to land a division of Marines at five Japanese ports— Sasebo, Nagasaki, Fukuoka, Hiroshima, and Kagoshima. Nagasaki was the second stop on his tour. The city also was the second to have an atomic bomb dropped on it on August 9 by a U.S. B-29 bomber. That bomb killed 40,000 and injured about the same amount. Charles was the head electrician on his ship, LST (landing ship with tanks) No. 685. "We called them 'large stationary targets.'" But the LST was no longer a target of any kind, Charles realized, as he went ashore to see what an atomic bomb could do. Charles says the autumn air was still and cool, the sky was sunless, and the devastation was beyond belief. "There was nothing but like a yellow dust and one or two pieces of twisted steel. I bet you it (the destruction) was like a circle four or five miles out," he says. Charles says a haze blanketed the area as he walked around looking for anything reminiscent of "civilization." Among the silent motionless rubble, he found a few scraps of paper. "That's all I could find. It (Nagasaki) was wiped out." Charles wasn't allowed to go past Marine lines, down where ground zero was. Strangely, he says, he and his mates did see survivors of the atomic blast.
the Arlington Texas Girls Club where she served as a coach, instructor, and program administrator. Trissa also has background in the medical field, having served with Scott & White Hospital in Temple as a lab technician and with Charlton Methodist Hospital in Dallas as a unit clerk in the labor and delivery room. She has received numerous honors for personal achievement in all of the previously mentioned areas of expertise. Trissa will be assisted by Assistant to the State Youth Director Peggy Sue Pancake, who has been with the SPJST for nine years. "I am happy to announced Trissa as the new State Youth Director," said Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek. "She's excited and so am I. I'm confident that Trissa has the organizational and team-building skills necessary to oversee the program and spark even broader participation." Trissa began work on October 28. —SPJST"The very, very few we saw had white gauze over their noses and mouths and tied from behind. They walked around like zombies. They didn't look up. They looked down as they walked," Charles says. "I'm glad we won, but I hated to see that. This was a big, big manufacturing city, and one big boom and it was powder. I don't think you could have gotten flour out of your pantry any finer," he says. Still, what Charles had seen in Sasebo and other ports convinced him the atomic bomb was a necessary deterrent to World War II's continuance. "There's no way we could have got there if we hadn't used the atomic bomb. The Japanese had thousands of suicide ships just sitting there," he says. Suicide ships, Charles says, were loaded with explosives and were to be used to ram and sink U.S. ships. "There's no way we could have got there if we hadn't used the atomic bomb." Charles says the Japanese had dug elaborate tunnels and battlements to defend themselves to the end against an American invasion. "If it had not been for that (the Abombs), we would have lost maybe two or three million guys." But the 80-year-old veteran, a retired builder residing in Guadalupe, says all atomic and nuclear weaponry should be "put on hold" now. "Everybody should abide by that. But if one (country) has it, all should have it," Charles says. He says he thinks that might prevent somebody from starting a war. Charles says no one would win an atomic war today. There would only be losers. "It wasn't just the devastation right there in Nagasaki. There was the radiation. Once it's done, there's no end to it." --SPJST-
4/VESTNIK—Wednesday, November 3, 2004
District Seven hosts Family Fun Day Sunday, November 21 Lodge 107, Floresville will host the District Seven Family Fun Day on Sunday, November 21, 2004, at the lodge hall. Registration begins at 9:45 a.m. followed by a brief business meeting at 10:30 a.m. A sausage plate will be served at 12:30 p.m. for $3 per plate. To order plates, please notify your local lodge secretary or Wendy Pruski at (830) 745-2702 or e-mail wap6564@felpsis.net. Deadline to order is Wednesday, November 17. Please bring items for the silent auction to benefit the SPJST Library, Archives, and Museum and the SPJST Education and Nature Center. Help others by bringing aluminum canned drink tabs, hearing aids, and eyeglasses and cases. The following contests will be held for members only: Bunco—all ages
Christmas Ornament—youth ages Dominoes—ages 16 and up Horseshoes—ages 16 and up Kolache—ages 18 and up Nonprofessional. Must be made from scratch using yeast dough and made by the person entering. Must consist of only one type offilling—fruit or poppy seed.
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Email: melaniez@vvm.com Got a question? Call (800) 727-7578
Needlework ages 18 and up Entry must be made entirely by hand. Includes embroidery, crocheting, knitting, needlepoint, cross-stitch. May not enter a previous winning item.
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Lodge 4 Hallettsville plans to honor 96-year members
All members are encouraged to come and bring a friend to this family fun event. Fraternally, Bettie House District Secretary —SPJST-
District Seven Family Fun Day Sunday, November 21, 2004 • Lodge 107, Floresville 9:45 to 10:30 a.m. Registration for Contests and Door Prizes Free refreshments served. 10:30 to 11 am. President Jeff Barta District Meeting Lodge 107 Youth Posting of Colors/Pledge of Allegiance Lodge 107 President Glen Pruski Welcome Secretary Bettie House Roll Call of Officers and Lodges Supreme Lodge Financial Secretary Jerry Mikulas Brief Reports Supreme Lodge Chairman/District Director Bob Bayer State Field Representative Hector Garcia Announcements Spring Meeting Site Adjourn 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Dominoes and Bunco 12:30 to 1 p.m. Lunch—Sausage Plates Available for $3 1 to 1:30 p.m. Youth Recognition 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Contests Judging 2:30 p.m. Silent Auction Bidding Closes 1:30 to 3 p.m. Horseshoes 3 p.m. Contests Winners Announced Split-the-Pot, Silent Auction Winners Each lodge is asked to bring a prize drawing item ($20 value) and a door prize ($10 value). Prize drawing items will be awarded throughout the day. Free refreshments will be furnished by Lodge 107. (Refer to above article noting ordering of lunch plates, silent auction, contest rules, etc.) Fraternally, Bettie House, District Seven Secretary —SPJST-
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Dear Members, Our lodge held its monthly meeting on Sunday, October 24, following an enjoyable District Six Fall Meeting and Fun Day in Hungerford, hosted by Lodge 28, East Bernard and Lodge 151, Wharton. Officer and committee reports were dispensed with until the next meeting. Under old business, final plans were made for honoring Leona Chromcak, our age 96 member, at our November 14 meeting. Also, a certificate will be presented to Lois Sevcik who was an age 96 member and is now 98 years old. Due to merging lodges, she was not recognized then. She will be honored as soon as a date is found. Election of officers will be held our December meeting. October, November, and December birthdays will be recognized at our November meeting. Congratulations to the winners in the various contests at the district meeting, including Philip Vahalik from our lodge who placed second in the adult candy contest; and in the Christmas Ornament Contest, youth club members Holly Scott (first place, ages 9 to 11), Ronnie Sustaita (second place, ages 9 to 11), Jonathan Vahalik (third place, ages 9 to 11), and Marissa Sustaita (third place, ages 15 to Senior). Our next meeting will be Sunday,
November 14 at 2 p.m. at the American Legion Tap Room. Our Age 96 member, Leona Chromcak, will be honored. Lunch will be served. Fraternally, Patsy Zabransky, Reporter --SPJST-
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this Sunday Just a friendly reminder of our next meeting date and time. There will be a potluck meal served at noon on Sunday, November 7. Each person is asked to bring a dish. Anyone wishing may also bring a dessert. Our meeting will begin at 2 p.m. on November 7. This meeting will also consist of the election of new officers for the coming year 2005. Hope to see everyone there for our noon meal and then our meeting. Fraternally, Stella Perez, Reporter —SPJST-
15 Buckholts annual meeting November 8 Lodge
The November 8 meeting is our annual meeting which, of course, makes it the most important meeting of the year. Please be also aware of the time change when our meeting time
Lodge 1, Fayetteville welcomes new members Lodge 1, Fayetteville welcomes twins, Jagger Scott and Jade Sierra Wessels, three and one half years old. Their parents are Cassie and Ridge Wessels. Jagger likes to read with mommie and mema lk, a d pretend to
be Spiderman. Jade likes playing dress-up, singing, , and dancing. Jagger and Jade attend First Methodist in Brenham where they arc in pre-k.
Wednesday, November 3, 2004—VESTNIK/5 will revert to 6 p.m. from 7 p.m. Those from our lodge attending the District Two Meeting in Elgin were Douglas Williams, Frank and Dorothy Tomascik, and Louise Sakewitz. They are reported that Elgin was a most gracious host plying everyone generously with bountiful food and drink. Sorry, I had to miss it. Summer vacations are long gone and everyone has settled to a normal routine. Of course, some vacationed later like Sherri Dusek who returned for a late visit to her parents in Buckholts—Douglas and Virginia Williams and her daughter's in Houston. She has returned safely to her home in Washington state. After residing roughly 50 years in Belton, Lorene Millian has sold her home there and moved to Salado—in the country where she lives in the vicinity of her daughter, Charlotte, and her son-in-law, Matt Rowland. Everyone can appreciate what a difficult task moving can be after such a lengthy time and, in her care, while being in recovery from a broken knee. October, famed for its bright blue weather, fooled us this time. It rained often and, even when it didn't, it stayed cloudly all day. Once in a while, the sun timidly broke through. I guess it just wanted us to know it was still there. Hopefully, next time I will have more news to report. Hilda Kuzel Burtis, Reporter —SPJST-
Lodge Kate! Jonas, No. 28, East Bernard officer elections November 14 Dear Members, First reminder: Sunday, November 14 is a major meeting of Lodge 28, East Bernard. To the faithful: try to be there. Remember, it's election of officers. This writer remains .. . Fraternally yours, Joseph D. Nezval, President —SPJST-
Lodge 35, Elk: turkey dinner a success On October 10, 2004, at 3 p.m., the meeting of Loge 35, Elk was called to order by President Randy Pavelka. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by the members. On the sick list were Kathy Kubitza, Bennie Beran, Virlene Kelly, and Norma Tinkle. We hope you all are felling better by now. Secretary Carla Pavelka read the minutes from the September meeting. These were approved as read. Treasurer Barbara Pavelka gave her report. The chairpersons made their reports and thanked everyone who helped. Our turkey dinner on October 17 was a big success. It was wonderful to have so many of the members to come help and donate items I would like to
thank all of you.. You know who you were because it is too many people to name. I might forget someone. It was great. We also want to thank all who helped make our hall floors so beautiful. They are also going to put in a new ceiling in the hall. Our next meeting will be November 14 at 3 p.m. Remember, it will be election of officers so be sure and come to voice your vote. Fraternally, Dorothy Banik, Reporter —SPJST-
Lodge 15 Buckholts member shares plaski recipe Dear Members, Sorry that I did not have this recipe in time for the latest cookbook. My cousin, Frances Posival Oliver, of San Diego, California, sent it to me. When her two sons were small boys, she would make plaski, and they just loved them. Thought I would share the recipe with you since parents may want to make some for their kids or for themselves. This seems to be a Polish recipe.
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Plaski Sauerkraut Snack Crackers
2 cups flour 4 tbsp. bacon drippings, lard, or vegetable shortening 1 tsp salt 1 tsp caraway seed Work above ingredients until mixture looks like coarse cornmeal (as you do for a pie crust). Add 1/2 of a 14-ounce can sauerkraut, drained well. Mix thoroughly (best mixed with clean hands and worked well). If too dry, add 1 to 2 tablespoons sauerkraut juice. Divide into two parts. Roll out on floured board to about 1/4 inch to 3/8 inch. Cut with 2-inch or 2 3/4-inch cookie cutter or the end of a sharp can. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet at 350 degrees for 18 to 20 minutes for two-inch size or 22 to 25 minutes for 2 3/4-inch size or until light tan in color. For crisper crackers, bake longer time; for a chewy cracker, bake less time. Makes 36 small or 24 large crackers. Hints • Cut through sauerkraut in opened can with a sharp knife several times to make it finely shredded or chop with onion chopper. • Frances uses the entire contents of the 14-ounce can of sauerkraut. You be the judge. Submitted by, Raymond L. Posival
Lodge 65, Crosby next meeting, election of officers December 18 Dear Members, Lodge 65, Crosby will hold its December meeting on December 18, 2004, at Baytown Seafood, 14226 FM 2100 Road in Crosby, Texas, at 2 p.m. Lunch will be served followed by a brief business meeting and election of officers. Please RSVP to Louise Pavlik (281) 357-5820; or Jerry Prochazka (281) 328-3004. —SPJST-
Lodge 66, Waco November 6 fund raiser cancelled
Lodge 47, Seaton member wins gold at Senior Games At almost 85 years of age, Johnnie Plsek of Lodge 47, Seaton, thought he'd try something new— archery. Just one and a half years ago, Johnnie bought a compound bow. He practiced by shooting two deer in the first 30 minutes of his hunt. Recently, Johnnie put his talent to use in the Scott and White Senior Games held in Temple, Texas. Out of a possible 900 points, Johnnie scored 666 to put him in first place and win the gold medal in his age category, 80 to 85. Johnnie also holds the distinction of being a 54-plus year member of SPJST Loge 47, Seaton. Congratulations, Johnnie!
Attention Members and Friends, Please take note: the Gladys Yates Memorial Scholarship Fund. Raiser scheduled for November 6 has been cancelled. —SPJST-
Lodge 79 Corpus Christi next meeting November 7 There is a change of the date and time for the November meeting due to several schedule conflicts. The next meeting will be on the first Sunday— not on the usual third Sunday. It is set for November 7 at 12:30 p.m. For those who will stay after the meeting, there will be the usual meal. So members, please bring veggies and/or dessert. The lodge is furnishing the meat for the meal. Remember, 12:30 p.m. on November 7. Fraternally, Helen Pavelka Secretary/Reporter —SPJST-
Johnnie Plsek
of the youth clubbers won one of the grand prizes. Savanah White, we hope you continue coming to the youth club. The other grand prize was won by Virginia Rebecek. Our monthly donation was given to the Salvation Army. As we all know, election time is here, so make sure you vote. Do not throw away one of your greatest rights by not voting. At election time, I like to pass along two old Czech proverbs: "An empty barrel sounds the loudest"; and "Measure twice and cut once". So vote for the candidate of your choice.
Lodge 79 Corpus Christi graced with visitor from Czech Republic October was Czech Heritage Month in Texas as signed into law by then Governor Bush in HR 308. We had a visitor from Prague, Czech Republic, Tomas Brdicka who addressed the members. He then sang a nice rendition of "Oh, Lonesome Me" in Czech. Tomas is visiting Jerry Elzner and has been here many times. He flies as an air steward with Czech Airlines. Helen Pavelka and Jill Sijansky celebrated birthdays in October so we sang Happy Birthday to the two birth-. day girls. It was nice to see a lot more youth come to the youth club meeting. One
Tomas Brdicka of Prague, Czech Republic, addresses Lodge 79, Corpus Christi members at the October 17 meeting. Tomas serves as an air steward for Czech Airlines. In the background are Secretary/Reporter Helen Pavelka and President Jerry Sijansky.
6IVESTNIK—Wednesday, November 3, 2004 Scholarship time is also here so all eligible who read this, apply for an SPJST scholarship if you are a senior in high school or already in college. Parents and grandparents, make sure they apply—$1,000 is a good start if you are a scholarship recipient. So congrats to all applicants and may you be a winner. It seems when there is a meeting, all kinds of thank-yous are passed out and seems as always the kitchen help is seldom thanked. I want to say that Lodge 79 thanks and appreciates the hard work the kitchen crew does. A number of our members will be going to the District Seven Fall Meeting in Floresville next month. So our meeting date has been changed to November 7 at 12:30 p.m. Everyone, please bring a covered dish. In closing, I want to pat our sales representatives on the back. They are doing an outstanding job—thank you. Youth clubbers, we hope to see you again next month. Bring a friend if you wish. Sincerely, Jerry Elzner, FAC —SPJST-
Lodge 81, Needville plans November 21 meeting, dinner On October 17, 2004, SPJST Lodge 81, Needville met for its monthly social and meeting. At 12 p.m., a prayer of thanks was given by President Vincent Newman before our pot luck meal. Thanks to Darlene Blinka and her kitchen committee for getting everything ready in the kitchen. A big thanks to everyone who provided all the meats, side dishes, and desserts. Everything was delicious! At 1p.m., President Vincent Newman opened the meeting. Jeanette Newman led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance. All officers answered the roll call. Added to our sick list are Ed Kuban, Dorothy Kuban, and Shirley Hlavaty. We're all wishing you a speedy recovery. Secretary Willie Mae Kuykendall read her report. After a minor correction, it was approved as read. Next, Treasurer Benita Walzel read her report. They were approved as read. Then, Special Funds Chairman Gilbert Walzel read his report. It was also approved as read. Under new business, President, Vincent Newman read the FAC letter from Tammy Martinez. It's always nice to be updated. He also read us information about the 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive. Next, Special Funds Chairman Gilbert Walzel made a motion to purchase a brick at the SPJST Library, Archives, and Museum. The members voted on this unanimously. Next, Special Funds Chairman Gilbert Walzel announced that the toilets in the men's bathroom were in dire need of either repair or replacement. Bradley Stavinoha made a motion to buy new ones. It was seconded and the members unanimously voted for new ones. Then, Special Funds Chairman Gilbert Walzel said that some of the people renting the hall were not bag-
ging up the garbage as stated in the contract. Jeanette Newman volunteered to make a sign to hang up on the door near the garbage cans. Under other business, Alvin Blinka mentioned and made a motion to take the pennies for the scholarship money to the bank, and when the time is due, the lodge will donate the rest of the money and send it to the Home Office. Our door prize winners for this month were Helen Teykl, Willie Mae Kuykendall, Jeanette Newman, and Harry Teykl. Congratulations to these winners! Next Meeting—November 21 For our next meeting on November 21, it was decided to have the traditional turkey and dressing for Thanksgiving. Benita Walzel and Darlene Blinka each volunteered to bake a turkey. Leo and Sarah Stewart said that they will donate one of the turkeys, and Gilbert Walzel said that he and his wife Benita will donate the other turkey. Willie Mae Kuykendall volunteered to make the dressing. Thanks go out to the donors, bakers, and dressing maker. Members, please remember to bring a side dish and dessert. See you at the next meeting. Fraternally, Jeanette Newman, Reporter —SPJST-
Lodge 88, Houston plans to collect items for soldiers The meeting was called to order by President Patricia Bruce at 7:30 p.m. The invocation was given by Chaplain Sydney Jurchak. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by President Bruce. Recording Secretary Flo Orsag read the names of deceased members who were Margaret Bohac, Christopher Pehacek, Edward H. Gehring, and Julia Jackson. A moment of silence was observed in their memory. Roll call of officers was read, and all officers were present with the exception of Second Vice President and Secretary/Treasurer Roberta Johnson. Recording Secretary Flo Orsag read the minutes of the September 2004 meeting and after one correction, they were approved. Due to the absence of Roberta Johnson, Clara Broz read the Profit and Loss Statement for September. Flo Orsag read a thank you note from Pearl Gehring thanking the members for the beautiful spray of flowers sent to Ed Gehring's burial service. Report of Officers President Bruce announced that we are planning a wonderful Czech Day on October 31, 2004. First Vice President Carolyn Fillip read a letter from President Brian Vanicek stating that the month of October is Czech Heritage Month. She also noted that the SPJST Library, Archives, and Museum has bricks for sale for $50 with your name, etc. on each one. Also, the youth have Christmas cards for sale. Youth Leader/District Youth Counselor Barbara Linney reported on various activities the youth are partici-
Lodge 4o Welcomes New Members John Keagan Carrillo and his mother Helen Carrillo of Blessing, Texas, are two of the newest members of Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje. The sales representative is Sheldon Holub. pating in and to remember the Halloween party is on October 23 in the Annex building. The youth took first place with the SPJST Float in the Heights Festival. Sergeant-at-Arms Johnny Broz reported that he had five door prizes from Lodge 88 and three from the Home Office. Report of Committees Entertainment Chairman Betty Theiss reported on upcoming dances and reminded everyone to please come out and dance. Social Night Chairman Sherry Miller reported that the attendance is down somewhat, but they are hoping the attendance will pick up since school has started. She thanked all her workers and the bingo players for their help. Chairman of the Board John Broz reported they are looking for bids on cutting the yard, not to replace what the Men's Club does, but there is so much to be cut that they need help. They are entertaining bids on painting the gazebo, and they have also received three bids on painting stripes on the parking lot. Brother Broz put his report in the form of a motion that the board be able to proceed with the bid of $9,360 to have the parking lot done. The motion was seconded by Johnny Broz. Motion carried. The bingo committee will pay one-third of this fee. As for the trucks parked across the street, John has written a letter to Councilman Adrian Garcia asking for her cooperation in this matter. Audit committee Chairman Marceil Malak reported that the books are in good order. She made a motion that they be accepted. Motion carried. Bar Chairman Marie Stayton reported the bar workers are working really hard. However, they do need help. Birthday Club President Marie Stayton reported that Treasurer Mary Quider is resigning her position and will not be running for re-election as treasurer. We are having covered dishes and chicken on the second Wednesday of the month. Worker's Party Chairman Marie
Stayton reported the party was really nice. The turn-out was great. Popcorn Committee Chairman King Hegwood had no report, but he is still in need of egg cartons. J.R. Bruce of the Blue Room Party reported that the party is on November 19, and tickets will go on sale on December 17 for $17 each. Kitchen Chairman Dennis Roeder reported that he was glad to see so many sign up to help on Czech Day. President Bruce thanked Dennis and all his kitchen help for preparing refreshments after each meeting. Men's Club President A.J. Stayton reported they are doing fine. Gene Barcak is home from the hospital, as well as John Kosut. They do need some new blood or younger men to join the club. Scholarship Committee Chairman Carol Havemann reported that she received a thank you note from one of the recipients of a scholarship. Also, she received a donation from Esther Heinsohn to the Scholarship Fund in honor of Gladys Dybala, and she read a letter from Lodge 88 giving a donation of $1,000 to the Scholarship Fund. Scholarship forms are in the office and ready to be picked up for future scholarships. Rules and Regulations Committee Chairman Lynn Pflughaupt reported that if you have any changes in the bylaws to see that he gets them at the meeting, please. Choral Club President Fred Buri reported that the Choral group will be singing on Czech Day. Please join them if you like to sing. Report of District Officers District Five Director Larry W. Pflughaupt reported that he just returned from the National Fraternal Congress in St Louis, Missouri. He also reported on the SPJST Float which was used at the Heights Festival. Do see it if you get a chance. It will be decorated with a Christmas theme in December. District Five President Mildred Holeman reported that they had a wonderful turn-out for the District Five meeting at Lodge 196, Houston-West. Applicants to Lodge 88 were Helen Hegwood with one—Charles Budreaux, Jr.; Mildred Holeman with one—Roberto Velasquez, and Edna Wehring with one—Glenn W. Jochec. There were no transfers. Lou Baca has had surgery and is at home. Mary Quider is very ill at home. Johnny Kopenec had knee surgery and is at home doing well. Unfinished Business Dorothy Pflughaupt reported that on Czech Day October 31, we will have turkey and dressing with all the trimmings This will be $7 for adults and $3 for children under 12 years of age. Traveler's Band will play from 2 to 6 p.m. There will be a Mr. and Mrs. Czech Day, and they will lead the grand march. There will be lots of good prizes for the raffle. Tickets are on sale from Larry Pflughaupt at $1 each or six for $5. New Business Marie Stayton read a letter nominating Sydney Jurchak for Fraternalist of the Year. Jo Ann Buri read a letter nominating Dorothy Pflughaupt for
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Lodge 172, Pasadena Honors Lifetime Achievers District Five Director Larry W. Pflughaupt, left, presents the Lifetime Achievers' award to Leona and Julius Zella at the Lodge 172, Pasadena meeting on October 24. Fraternalist of the Year. There was a secret ballot, and Dorothy Pflughaupt was nominated. Report of Guide Josephine Pflughaupt reported there were 74 members present and one guest who was Hattie Weirick. "Happy Birthday" was sung to our birthday recipients Our beverages were furnished by Paul Beck, Earline Hoffman, Florian Demny in honor of their birthdays. Door Prizes of $5 were won by Agnes Haney, Gladys Barta, Delores Krampota, Lydia Marsh, Victor Stanek. Other prizes from the Home Office went to Johnny Broz, Earline Hoffman and Ernest Anders. Items for Soldiers First Vice President Carol Fillip suggested that we send articles to our servicemen during November and December of this year. It was suggested that we send them phone calling cards, disposable cameras, bottled water, candy, popcorn, music DVDs, and videos. This was in the form of a motion. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m. Fraternally, Flo Orsag Recording Secretary —SPJST-
Lodge 91, Crosby plans Christmas party December 4 Lodge 91, Crosby's Christmas party will be held at China Ko in Crosby on Saturday, December 4, 2004, at 12 p.m. Members should RSVP by November 29 to (281) 328-5209; or (281) 462-8987. There will be a dinner, meeting, and door prizes. Fraternally, Vonda Smesny, Secretary —SPJST-
Lodge 172 Pasadena selects committees The meeting opened at 2 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance followed by a
moment of silence. The roll was called with officers Helen Schewe and Tony Tucker, trustees Clayton Stokley and Art Wiederhold, and Youth Leader Jo Mayfield absent. President Mayfield read the youth leader's report of activities. President Mayfield asked for more help for the clean-up of the hall and the outside grounds. I am also asking for more help for the same purpose. We selected a by-law committee to seek any changes to be made to our bylaws. So if you have any changes, please let these people know: Karen Warren, Tennie Walla, and Mary Byers. The nominating committee was also selected. Members are Lillie Mae Peter, Mary Byers, and Richard Smaistrla. Please call these persons. Our regular meeting is set for Sunday, November 21 at 2 p.m. The regular meeting for December will be Sunday, December 19. Both of these meetings were rescheduled due to the holidays. The executive and trustees meetings remain the same—the second Tuesday of the month. We had District Five Director Larry W. Pflughaupt and his wife, Dorothy, as visitors. Larry spoke about various items. He also presented my wife, Leona, and me with the Lifetime Achiever award. This surprised us! The meeting adjourned at 3:15 p.m. The old Bill Mraz dance hall burned down Saturday night, October 23. It will be missed by many of the hundreds of people who met there and later married—even a lot of our SPJST members. It's a big loss. Julius Zella Second Vice President/Reporter —SPJST--
Lodge 177 Academy accepts new members President Kathy Fritz called the October meeting to order at 7 p.m. All officers were present. Members recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Sunshine Committeeperson Helen Bland reported that there was no one on the sick list. That's wonderful! Correspondence included a thank you card from Juanita Reyna whose
daughter recently passed away and a thank you card from Holland Volunteer Fire Department for the recent donation from our lodge of $2,200. Minutes for the September meeting were approved as presented. Committee reports were given and accepted. FAC Jackie Beck recognized one October birthday—herself! Happy birthday, Jackie! Hope it's terrific! Jackie reported that October is Czech Heritage Month, the 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive has begun, and there's an opportunity for individuals to buy a brick for the SPJST Library, Archives, and Museum. Door prizes (cookbooks from Scott and White Cath labs personnel) were won by Bill Hutka, Harvey Laflamme, and Linda Wagner. Congratulations, to all! Members voted unanimously to approve the following as new members of our lodge—Maria Dora Martinez, Lorenzo Martinez, Alejandro Garcia, December S. Garcia, Kim Chastain, Erika Padilla, Jose A. Padilla, Heather Reaves, Carol Avina, and Michael Avina. We are well on our way to platinum! Wow! Under unfinished business, the audit report was presented by Chairperson Bill Hutka, who complimented everyone involved on a job well done! The books were in order, which was greatly appreciated by the audit committee; and only a few recommendations were made. Members voted unanimously to accept the recommendations of the audit committee. Under new business, Kathy asked that we bring canned goods to the November and December meetings. After a short discussion, members voted to have our Christmas social at Golden Corral on December 8 at 6:30 p.m. The 2005 Nominating Committee was appointed—Otis Beck, Bill Hutka, and Chairperson, Bernice Hutka. The meeting adjourned at 7:29 p.m. Fraternally, Joanne Hutka Secretary/Reporter —SPJST-
Lodge 179 Warrenton receives sales update Lodge 179, Warrenton met on Thursday, October 14, 2004, at the Carmine Lions Club Building. President Orville W. Kunkel called the meeting to order, and Vice President Lloyd Goehring led the Pledge of Allegiance. President Kunkel introduced the guests present—District One State Field Representative Bill Orsak, Brenda Callahan, and Casey Callahan. Secretary Bea Vasek read the minutes of the previous meeting. Treasurer Ora Lee Levien gave the treasurer's report. Both reports were accepted as read. Financial Secretary Gladys Baack had no report. FAC Officer Joan Goehring read various correspondence. Anniversary for the month of October was Mr. and Mrs. Orville W. Kunkel on October 1. Birthdays for the month of October were Brandy Beard on October 3; Otto Heinze, Jr.
on October 6; Kirby Oltmann on October 11; John Skinner on October 13; Cheri Herbrich on October 14; Joan Sykora on October 20; Jessica Bartek on October 22; Glenn Geistmann on October 22; Jeannette Ellis on October 23; Steve Mueller on October 23; Brittany Beard on October 29; and Brian Marek on October 30. Sorry, I missed Mrs. Baack's birthday in September. Her birthday was on September 20. Congratulations to all. Where is our past president Harold Bergmann? We would like to see your pretty face at our meetings. Come on out and have some fun. Sales Rep. Ricky Weyand gave a short report on sales. District One Sales Rep. Bill Orsak gave a brief report. He announced that Lodge 179 Sales Rep. Ricky Weyand was the Top Producer in the state for September, 2004 based on applications written (part time) and the Top Producer in District One for September, 2004, based on applications written (part time). Thanks to the support of the local lodge members. Mr. and Mrs. Orville Kunkel provided the pork steaks and refreshments for the October meeting. Our next meeting will be held on Thursday, November 11, at the Carmine Lions Club Building, 7 p.m. Turkey and dressing will be prepared by Mrs. Gladys Baack and Mrs. Joan Goehring. All members are invited to come and join us for food, fun, and fellowship. If anyone needs a ride, please call one of our officers. The meeting adjourned with food, refreshments, and bingo. Fraternally yours, Ricky Weyand, Reporter —SPJST-
Lodge 196 Houston-West reports on September meeting The September 26, 2004, meeting was called to order at 2:52 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Doris Plagens. The minutes of the August 22 meeting were read, corrected, and approved. The August treasurer's report was read and approved. Correspondence/President's Report Correspondence and the president's report included Everyday Hero pins, scholarships, the golf tournament, Christmas card sale, and the lodge signed a get well card for D. O. Hutto. Youth Report Five youth were present today. Lodge 162, Iowa Colony won the challenge at the District Five Fall Meeting. The youth were asked to participate in the Heights Festival Parade on Sunday, October 3. October 9 is Fright Fest and a sleep-over for members and guests. Grounds Manager Marvin mowed once and spread seven loads of asphalt. Danny Nedbalek, with help from Travis, put
8/ViSTN1K—Wednesday, November 3, 2004 up the new light fixture. Doris Plagens made new signs for different areas of the building and flyers for the district meeting. She donated sand for our urns. Thank you.
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We arrived at the hall to find that Dorothy McCoy had worked her Old Business magic with decorating the tables for The District Five Fall Meeting was autumn with scarecrows, pumpkins, a success with over 90 members and lovely fall colored foliage, and hay as a 10 guests. part of the decorations. Dorothy was There was no new business the only one of us to come in costume. The meeting adjourned at 3:19 p.m. She came as a black cat, replete with Fraternally, tail, and whiskers. Too bad we didn't Catherine Manchack have a prize for best costume. Secretary We had lots of guests including Bud —SPJSTDuPlessis with Rosalie WilliamsDuPlessis; Dorothy Kline, sister of Frances McDonald and daughter of Betty Jurica; Tommie Koehn, Opal Murgatroyd, and Rita Mangiapane Lodge with Ella Simcik; and Evelyn Ridgley, sister of Mary Ann Benes. Dorothy said that she had taken the baked goods to Sunnybrook Nursing Home on September 16 with 10 of the Dear Members and Readers, 15 members signed up to bring sweets On October 10, Lodge 246, actually doing so. We received a thank Morgan's Point held its monthly meeting at the SPJST Home Office in you from the new activity director there, Blanca Godinez, so we know Temple. There were six adult memthat our labors are appreciated. bers, four youth members, and four We sang, "Happy Birthday" to the guests present. Special guest was September birthday girls, who were Tammy Martinez from the SPJST Katherine Marek, Helen Pavelka, Home Office. Anita Regmund, and Jill Sijansky. The minutes were read by Secretary Ginger Greger and approved by the Helen was the only one in attendance. Jerry Elzner read a commemorative members present. A letter from certificate that he had received from Treasurer Linda Baggerly was read in Texas Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison which she sent her regrets for not being celebrating October as Czech Heritage able to attend the meeting and that she Month. had set up the lodge's accounts at a We amended our by-laws to read local bank. that family members who are hospitalVice President/FAC David Nauert ized will receive a get well card rather invited members to donate to the than flowers, as giving flowers to anySPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund one who is hospitalized that is related Drive and to attend the Progressive 42 to one of us could become financially tournament which was to be held October 16 in Beyersville. He report- burdensome, given the size of some of our extended families! ed that our lodge member, Mike We gave out door prizes, recited our Bazilius, recently participated in the motto, and enjoyed a great lunch and SPJST State Golf Tournament. The good conversation with old friends and lodge sponsored his participation fee. new acquaintances. Members Ginger Greger and Ron Fraternally, Cornwell along with Lodge 47, Seaton Becky Elzner member Lisa Greger and Becca Maple —SPJSTparticipated in Stephenville's bowling tournament. We discussed hosting our own bowling tournament in Temple possibly in January if the bowling lanes are available. More details will follow as plans are made. The youth club met at the same time as the adult meeting. They worked on Vestnik projects and elected officers. We will have pizza for the meal at the next meeting which will be held on the second Sunday, November 14 at 2 Ennis p.m., at the SPJST Home Office. Members are still working to locate a meeting place in Morgan's Point which The Ennis Sewing Circle met on is available on the second Sunday of Thursday, October 14, 2004, with 21 each month. members present and one guest, Ernest The door prize was won by Mike Machovsky. Bazilius. Youth door prizes were won President Sadie Kubin called the by Cesar Posas, Autum Bazilius, and meeting to order. The Pledge of Taz Bazilius. Allegiance was recited by all. We invite all new and current memThe minutes were read by Vlasta bers and anyone who wishes to visit Laznovsky, and Lillie Kosarek gave our lodge to attend the next meeting the treasurer's report. Both were and enjoy pizza with us. approved as read. Fraternally, Dorothy Prachyl read a thank you Ginger Greger note from Polly Barton, sister in-law to Secretary/Reporter Doris Foit, thanking the club for her —SPJSTcard and money gift. Doris is unable to write herself, but otherwise doing okay. Also, a thank you was read from Emilie Harrison for her card and
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money gift. We were all glad to hear Emilie is doing so well Vlasta Laznovsky thanked us in person for her card and money gift. Sunshine Person Eleanora Pelzel announced she mailed get well cards to Sylvia Laznovsky, Bessie Laznovsky, Georgia Zabojnik, and Agnes Dujka. Sylvia had knee replacement and is really doing great. She drove herself to our meeting. Agnes Dujka had gall bladder surgery in Waco. She is doing okay. Bessie Laznovsky had hip replacement and is recovering at Claystone Center receiving therapy. Georgia Zabojnik had been in the hospital with her heart, I think. It was so good to see Stella Tobola after her heart surgery. She now has a pacemaker, is feeling so much better, and looks great. Thank God for that. Pat Fowler was out of town, therefore, she and Rosie Bednar were not in attendance. Rosie sent hello to everyone. We missed you both. Esther and Bob Cunningham sent their best wishes. They were on a ship to Boston, Massachusetts, for Bobs ship reunion, the USS Salam. I am sure they had a great time. Eleanora Pelzel announced the singing of "Happy Birthday" went out to our October celebrants—Sadie Kubin, Mildred Trlica, Bertha Podhrasky, and yours truly, but I won't tell you how many just that it was a big one! Dorothy Prachyl announced we needed quilts for quilting. If no one had a top ready for November, we would quilt for Rosie Bednar again. So ladies, get your quilt tops ready. We quilted another pretty one for Lillie Kosarek. Vlasta Laznovsky announced for everyone to remember and re-submit pictures of our loved ones to the Ennis Daily News. This is a special salute to our veterans and will be published November 11. Changes in technology prevented the paper in using previously submitted photos. This is really a great thing and keepsake edition. Thank you went out to Rose Mynarcik for the donation of coffee cups. We have such great members. They keep us well-stocked, It was good to see Mildred Krajca who we had missed last month. A window fell on her hand, and she had lots of stitches-16, I think—but it has healed well. It was also good to see Mary Krajca. She has not been ill, just unable to attend, and glad to see that Marie Vrla made it. Bertha Podhrasky, we missed you. We hope all is well. Our Thanksgiving dinner was discussed. We will do our usual thing. Everyone, bring something delicious as always. Liddie Pavelka won the door prize brought by Libbie Wisniewski. The month before, Libbie brought the gift, and Liddie won it. It sounds a little fishy to me! Little gifts were exchanged. That is always fun. Dorothy Prachyl reminded everyone to be sure and vote November 2. We had a wonderful lunch as always. President Sadie thanked everyone who helps in setting up for quilting, arranging tables and chairs, and for putting it all up when finished. She also thanked the ladies in the kitchen. You are special. President Kubin also thanked everyone for coming and reminded us of our
News of Circle Members Dorothy Prachyl and husband, Wesley, visited daughter, Cathy, and family in Naperville, Illinois, recently. They enjoyed watching their grandson's soccer games, and they visited the New Millennium Park in downtown Chicago. Our new member, Dorothy Booth, is going to be a proud grandmother. Her son and daughter in-law are having their first child. That makes Dorothy's third grandbaby! Congratulations! Sidney Bridewell was sporting a new pair of glasses. She said she broke her old ones. She can't remember how. The new pair really looked nice on her. Elizabeth Machovsky has been having trouble with her car. It just did not want to run anymore and has been in the shop. I know how that feels. Hope by now it is all fixed. Geraldine Zhanel was telling us her ordeal with bees in her attic. It sounded terrifying. She had someone come out twice to get rid of the bees and all the honey. She said there was so much honey that some of it had turned black, and it looked awful. We are glad all is well now. Maybe she can sleep better as the bees were above the bedroom. Marie Vrla went with her brother, Joe, and sister in-law, Charlene Kostak, to Nebraska in their motor home to the Wahoo Festival. It was a three-day event and there were two bus loads from Ennis. They enjoyed the trip and all the bands that were there. Pete and I watched our grandson, Kyle, coach his eighth grade football team at Cedar Hill. They played De Soto and won 38 to 0. It was fun, and he did great. We also attended the chili supper at Tanner's school. Sure is nice to have grandchildren and places to go. So till November 11, stay well, and happy. See you then. Georgie Morales, Reporter —SPJST-
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President Martha Durham called our October meeting to order at 10:35 a.m. with 37 members present. She thanked Joe Kozel for his beautiful accordion music before our meetings. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all present. The September minutes were approved. The treasurer's report was given and accepted. Cards were sent to the families of cur deceased members. The members who passed away are Richard Andreas, Dennis Morbitzer and Mr. Morris (brother of Kathy Ormsbee). A card was also sent to Nancy Paprskar. The hostesses for our meeting are Hattie Scroggins, Martha Boenish, and Mary Ann Gibson. Mary Ann Kozel announced since we eat out in November, no hostesses are necessary. For our November meeting, it was decided we would have lunch at the
Wednesday, November 3, 2004-VESTNIK/9 Sesame Grill in Fort Worth on Boat Club Road. Anyone who wants to carpool is to meet at the hall at 10:45 a.m. We will leave at 11 a.m. sharp. Please call Pauline Morbitzer if you haven't signed up to go with us. Her phone number is (817) 237-4975. Also, please bring all your little containers of soap, lotion, shampoo, or conditioners that you might have collected. Of course, toothbrushes and toothpaste would be great. We will take to the Women's Shelter. Everyone who helped and or baked for the pastry booth at the Heritage Day was thanked. It was a success. Our December meeting was discussed. It was decided we should have turkey and roast beef as our meat dishes. The Circle furnishes the meat and as usual, the members are asked to bring their favorite vegetables, salad or
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dessert as usual. Anyone that wants to play "Mr. Wright" is asked to bring a $5 wrapped gift. Estelle Hurtik brought several cute jokes that Martha Durham read. A motion was made by Kitty Rippen that we donate $300 to the lodge. Mary Windham seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously. Birthday wishes went to Mary Windham, Alice Barnes, Ima Lou Crider, Estelle Hurtik, Norma McLendon, and W.E. Campbell. There were a slew of door prizes, and all the winners were pleased with their gifts. Lunch and bongo was enjoyed by all. Remember our next meeting is November 9 at Sesame Grill. Fraternally yours, Evelyn Scaff
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enjoyed spending time with family and friends, golfing, and weekly polka dances. He was a member of SPJST Lodge 18, Elgin Ben is preceded in death by his parents, Elo and Theresa David; brother Elo David, Jr.; and sister, Angeline Tatsch. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Mildred of Lakeway; son, Ronald Lee David of Lakeway; daughters, Nancy Jo Kelsheimer; and husband, Steven of Richmond and Connie Jene David of Arlington; grandchildren, Lindsay and Derek Kelsheimer of Richmond; sister, Amelia Pokorny of Taylor; and numerous nieces and nephews. He will he greatly missed by his family and friends. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the SPJST, Attention: SPJST Scholarship Fund Fund, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503. Friends are invited to share their words of comfort in an online tribute established at www.Providencefuneralhome.com Resolution Committee Irene Helgren Arthur Wiesner Evelyn Gustafson
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Date Killed Ranch Where Killed Nearest Town Signed by (Officer or Title) Due January 31, 2005 Send entries to: SPJST Deer Antler Contest State Fraternal Activities Coordinator • P.O. Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503
Memori ( In Memory of Ben 0. David Ben 0. David, age 86, of Lakeway passed away and went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, September 21, 2004. Visitation was held from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, September 23, at the Providence Funeral Home. Celebration of life services were held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, September 24, at the Providence Funeral Home with Pastors James Hejl and Brent Craham
officiating. Burial followed at the Taylor City Cemetery. Ben was born in Bila Hora, Texas on April 29, 1918, to Elo (Sr.) and Theresa (Kovarek) David. He married Mildred Ozymy in Dallas, Texas, on September 7, 1946. After growing up in Taylor, Texas, Ben joined the Army as one of the first four Taylor volunteers to enlist and serve in World War II. After an honorable discharge, he began his 32-year career with Texaco, Inc. Following retirement, Ben and Mildred moved to Lakeway and
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of Sympathy We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of Lodge Karel Havlicek No. 4, Hallettsville, Texas, on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincerest and deepest sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge sister, ELSIE DUSEK, who passed away on Thursday, September 30, 2004, at the age of 85 years. She was born on September 28, 1919, in Vsetin, to Emil and Emilie Mikus Melnar. On October 28, 1941 she married Oscar Dusek in St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Schulenburg. Mrs. Dusek worked at Star Cleaners for 50 years and was a member of SPJST Lodge 4, Hallettsville and Vsetin Czech Moravian Brethren Church. Survivors include sisters, Evelyn Sklar and Stella Blaha, both of Hallettsville, and Lucy Ubnoski of Plantersville; and brother, Albert Melnar of Cat Spring. She was preceded in death by husband, Oscar Dusek on November 11, 1996; parents; brother, Alvin Melnar; sister, Irene Vornsand; and half-sister, Hemina Vasek. Prayer service was held at 6 p.m. Saturday, October 2 at Kubena Funeral Home with the Reverend Herb Beyer officiating. Services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, October 3 at Vsetin Czech Moravian Brethren Church. Reverend Henry Beseda and Reverend Albert Flathmann officiated. Burial followed in the Vsetin Cemetery. May our departed sister rest in eternal peace. Resolution Committee Kathryn Woytek Victoria Zak Gayenell Chudej -SPJST-
In Memory of Joseph Kozlovsky Joseph (Joe) A. Kozlovsky of McGregor died Sunday, October 24, 2004, at Westview Manor Nursing Home in McGregor, at the age of 90. Rosary was recited at 7 p.m., Wednesday, October 27 at Cole Funeral Home Chapel in McGregor. Visitation was from 7:30 to 9 p.m. following the rosary. Mass of Christian burial was celebrated 10 a.m. on Thursday, October 28, at St. Eugene Catholic Church with Father Hilario Guajardo as celebrant. Interment followed in Waco Memorial Park. Mr. Kozlovsky was born September 8, 1914, in Taylor, Texas the son of Joseph M. and Agnes Zgarba Kozlovsky. In 1916, the family moved to Mesquite where they farmed. On August 24, 1936, he married Albina Haluzan in Dallas and moved to Pilot Point in 1945. He farmed and was employed for 15 years with McAx Corporation in Dallas. In 1961, he moved to McGregor with McAx Corporation. In 1983, he retired from Command-Aire Corporation after 14 years of service. Joe was member of St. Eugene Catholic Church; St. Mary's KJT of Waco; and SPJST Lodge 66, Waco. He was proud of his Czech heritage and loved to speak the language, listen to music, dance polkas, and enjoyed his cigars and yard work. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Joe, John, Elick, and Edward Kozlovsly; sisters, Lydia Tyll and Mary Dobecka; great-granddaughters, Amber Kozlovsky and Faith Vasicek. Survivors include his wife, Albina, of 68 years; son, William Kozlovsky and wife, Jo of Itasca; daughters, Barbara and husband, Charles Phipps of Dallas, Betty and husband, Gilbert Hrna of Round Rock, Georgia and husband, Raymond Kapczynski of West, Janey and husband, John Fall of McGregor; brothers, Dan Kozlovsky of New Port Richey, Florida, Edmund Kozlovsly of Dallas, Bernard Kozlovsky of Rockwall, and Louis Kozlovsky of Ennis; sister, Albertine Grooms of Lynchhurg, Virginia; grandsons, Gregory Kozlovsky, Jeffrey Kozlovsky, Brian Kozlovsky, J. Glen. Phipps, and Thomas Phipps; granddaughters, Monica Kozlovsky, Sandra Hrna, Lisa Turner, Diane Schuetze, Denise Vasicek, Jan Christian; great-grandsons, Michaell Kozlovsky and Colin Schuetze; greatgranddaughters, Brenda Hernandez, Lauren Kozlovsky, Ashley Phipps, Kimberly Schuetze, Nicole Vasicek, Sara Vasicek, Lauren Christian; and great-great-grandson, Shawn Hampton. Pallbearers were Gregory Kozlovsky, Brian Kozlovsky, J. Glen Phipps, Jeff Kozlovsky, Kenneth Schuetze, and Donald Christian. For those desiring, the family has suggested Providence Hospice, 4830 Lakewood Drive, Suite 5, Waco, Texas 76710; McGregor Ambulance Association, in care of Frances Hudson, 311 South Adams, McGregor, Texas 76657; or St. Eugene Catholic Church Building Fund, 207 North Johnson Drive, McGregor, Texas 76657, for memorial contributions. -SPJST-
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Let's hear what your youth members and youth clubs are doing to make a positive difference in your community. Send your news and photos to SPJST Vestnik Editor Melanie Zavodny P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 FAX: (254) 774-7447 Email: melaniez@vvm.com Got a question? Call (800) 727-7578
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District Two Lock-In set for this Saturday in Seaton Dear Members, Make plans now to attend the annual District Two Lock-In beginning this Saturday, November 6, 2004, at 4.0. 7 p.m. The lock-in will be , held at Seaton Star Hall and will conclude at 7 a.m. on Sunday. With the time being so close to October 31, we will be using a Halloween theme. We have many activities planned including a hayride, costume contest, haunted house, pumpkin carving contest, watching scary movies and eating ghostly treats, among other things.
You are guaranteed to have a spooktacular time. Guests of members are also invited. Please do not bring any food with you. We will have plenty of goodies to keep you sated. We are having age specific costume contests, but we ask that you do not wear your costumes to the lock-in. (We don't want to scare any of our younger members.) Remember, bring your costume to change into when the time is announced. I hope you all had a wonderful, safe Halloween, and look forward to seeing you this Saturday. Fraternally, Patsy Koslovsky District Two DYC
Lodge 9, Snook Youth Club Makes a Difference Lodge 9, Snook Youth Club volunteers participated in a Make a Difference Day project. They cleaned a handicapped trail at Birch Creek. BELOW: After the work, the volunteers had some fun wading in Lake Somerville.
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Thanksgivin A D y to Remember Seeking religious freedom, 102 Pilgrims set sail for the New World aboard the Mayflower in 1620. The Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock on December 11 of that same year. After surviving an especially hard winter and then enjoying a good fall harvest, the 46 remaining colonists decided to celebrate with a harvest festival. They and their 91 native American guests feasted for three days on wild turkey and deer meat. It is believed that the Pilgrims would not have made it through the year without the help of their Indian friends. The Thanksgiving feast was repeated again in 1623 when the Pilgrims prayed for rain and their prayers were answered, bringing a severe drought to an end. It was not until 1676 that another Day of Thanksgiving was officially proclaimed. October of 1777 marked the first time that all of the original 13 colonies joined in a Thanksgiving celebration. In 1789, President George Washington proclaimed a national day of Thanksgiving. Even so, the idea didn't really catch on until much later. It was largely through the efforts of Sarah Josepha Hale, a magazine editor, who led a 40-year campaign of letter writing and editorials, that the holiday became official. In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed the last Thursday in November as a national day of Thanksgiving. It was not until 1941 that Thanksgiving was finally approved by Congress as a legal holiday, as the fourth Thursday in November. Our nation will be observing Thanksgiving on November 25 as a day of national goodwill -- a chance for families and friends to get together, to share in each other's company and to give thanks for all of the good things in our lives.
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Our nation will be observing Thanksgiving on November 25. What are some of things in life that you are thankful for?
Thank You! There are lots of ways to say "Thank You." In the Czech Republic, they say "Dekuji!" In Mexico, they say, "Michas gracias!" In Germany, they say, "Danke schon!" In France, they say, "Merci!" In Sweden, they say, "Tack!" In Japan, they say, "Douro arigato!" Whatever the language, saying "thanks" is always appreciated . . . And while we're on the subject of appreciation, help this Thanksgiving turkey escape into the woods and he'll be forever grateful! Happy Thanksgiving!
Complete the following sentences: After surviving an especially hard winter and then enjoying a good fall harvest native Americans feasted for three days on colonists and and marked the first time that all of the original 13 colonies October of joined in a Thanksgiving celebration.
, President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed a national day of Thanksgiving.
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Lodge 172, Pasadena Youth Club Celebrates Halloween Lodge 172, Pasadena Youth Club met on October 16 at the lodge Youth Counselor Barbara Linney-Gonzales wears her summer camp hall. LEFT PHOTO: Pictured are, from left, Erik and Cristian Zubia, and tee-shirt. RIGHT PHOTO: Erik Zubia creates a Halloween craft. Dana Bronkowski with their Halloween bags. CENTER: District Five
Lodge 9, Snook Youth Club cleans park trail
Lodge 9, Snook Youth Club visits Lake Somerville
Dear Readers, Our youth club celebrated Make a Difference Day a week early because we all had other things on that day. It was a lot of fun. Ms. Sophie Hiatt scheduled us to help clean a handicapped trail at Birch Creek. We mowed, trimmed branches, and picked up limbs in the pathway. It was hot and a lot of work, but we had fun doing it. It was a family day. Families came and worked together. The Allens, Kovars, Smiths, Shelfers, Devers, Eldridges, Burkhalters, Hiatts, and Rebekha Irick all participated in the event. We ended the event with hamburgers and hotdogs. Thanks to Ms. Shelly and Ms. Sharon for the good food. Taylor Allen, 11 —SPJST-
Dear Readers, After working at Birch Creek Park for Make a Difference Day, we got to wade in Lake Somerville. We did not get to swim, but we at least got to get our feet wet. We were really hot after working on the trails, and it was a great way to cool off before eating. So we helped others and got a treat ourselves! Thanks to Ms. Sophie for setting up the workday for our lodge. Shelby Allen, 8 —SPJST-
Disappointments are like road bumps; they slow you down a bit, but you enjoy the smooth road afterwards. It's better to lose your pride to the one you love, than to lose the one you love because of pride. You can't make someone love you, all you can do is be someone who can be loved: the rest is up to the person to realize your worth. There's a purpose to life's events; to teach you how to laugh more or not to cry too hard.
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Never abandon an old friend. You will never find one who can take their place.
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Friendship is like wine, it gets better as it grows older.
Food for Thought No one can go back and make a brand new start; anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending.
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God didn't promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow, sun without rain; but He did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears, and light for the way.
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Lodge 47, Seaton youth readies for November 6 lock-in Dear Readers, On Saturday, October 16, 2004, District Two went to Six Flags. Everything was done in a Halloween theme. We rode a lot of rides and had a great time. On November 6, 2004, we will have a lock-in, at Lodge 47, Seaton. Fraternally, Brandon Hoelscher —SPJST-
Lodge 47, Seaton youth enjoys Six Flags trip Dear Readers, District Two went to Six Flags on Saturday, October 16, 2004. We had a great time and rode a lot of rides. We went on a bus. Sincerely, Brady Alexander —SPJST-
Lodge 47, Seaton youth attends Fright Fest Dear Readers, The youth club held its monthly meeting on October 3, 2004. On October 16, District Two went to Six Flags. We attended Fright Fest and rode a lot of rides. We had a great time Fraternally, Brooke Hoelscher —SPJST-
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Lodge 1, Fayetteville Youth Club welcomes new member Bailey Jo Fritsch, age 10. Her family includes parents, Ted and Wanda Fritsch; and sister, Brooke. Bailey enjoys basketball, scrapbooking, and horseback riding She is in the fifth grade at Fayetteville School.
Lodge 1, Fayetteville Youth Club welcomes new member Jared L. Krebs, age 14. His family includes parents, Jerry and Judy Krebs; and sister, Jenna. Jared's interests include basketball, baseball, and hunting. He attends Fayetteville High School where he is in the ninth grade.
Lodge 1, Fayetteville Youth Club welcomes new member Jenna L. Krebs, age 11. Her family includes parents, Jerry and Judy Krebs; and brother, Jared. Jenna's interests include basketball, softball, and cheering. She attends Fayetteville Junior High School and is in the fifth grade.
Lodge 202 Jourdanton Youth Club visits nursing home Hello, SPJST members. On Saturday, October 23, youth club members from Lodge 202, Jourdanton met at the Poteet Nursing (Continued on page12)
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b) great intensity; to cover with sth. by doing so Je zapotiebf zale5nit cely svah. — It is necessary to atforest the whole hillside. SnIh zasypal v gechny silnice, vedoucf do toho horskeho mesteeka.— Snow has covered (buried) all the roads leading to that small town in the mountains. Matka umyla chodbu, ale za chvfli pfibehly deti a znovu ji za glapaly. — The mother washed the hall, but in a while, children ran in and left their muddy footprints all over it. Kdy2 jsem se ho zeptal na dceru, rychle to zamluvil.— When I asked him about his daughter, he quickly changed the topic. Ten lek musfte dobfe zapft. —You must wash the medicine down (with enough water).
Rano jsem zaspal a pfi gel jsem pozde do prace. — I slept long (overslept) in the morning and was late for my work. Proe nejde? Asi se zapovfdala nekde s kamaradkou.— Why hasn't she come yet? She might still be talking somewhere with a pal of hers (and forgot to come in time). e) to finish sth., especially life; cause death
0 only perfective c) beginning or short duration of an action (with si: satisfaction from the action) Chvfli zavahal, ale pak skoeil do rozboufene vody.— He hesitated for a while, but then jumped into the whirling water. Po praci si pfijdu s chuff. zaplavat. — After work I'll go and have a swim. Pfijde za chvfli. Jen si sel na chodbu zakoufit.— He'll come back in a minute. He just went to the hall to
Youth Letters (Continued from page 11.) Home to deliver blankets for the residents for Make a Difference Day. After our delivery, we gathered at the Barta house for an ice cream social. Everyone had a choice of flavors and several toppings. After our ice cream social, we continued working on our Christmas community service project. We wrapped shoeboxes and checked our inventory of the items we had to place, in the shoeboxes. It was great getting together with our SPJST family. Thank you to the Barta family for having the ice cream social in your home and for the ice cream and refreshments. Thank you to all the members and parents for your donations of blankets, toppings, gift wrap, and for sharing a few hours with us. Respectfully, Domingo Gonzales, III, 11 Reporter —SPJST-
mam, chci, umfm and jsem zvykly) b) verbs of motion (jdu, jedu, balm, letfm, nesu, vezu, vedu) c) verbs of perception (slygim, citim) d) verbs expressing certain phase of an action (zaenu, pfestanu, zustanu, zapomenu). Observe: Chci ti neco ffct. Jsem zvykly dobie snfdat. Nesu si vyeistit gaty (I carry my suit to be cleaned). Jdu pracovat. Nesly gel jsem ho pfijit. Zapomnel jsem napsat domacf cvieenf. Rekni narn, kdy mame zaeft hrat. jsem sel dovniti, ostatnf zustali stat pfeole dvehni. — Jan Holub —SPJST-
Dfre zaglaplo brouka, kter lezl po podlaze.— A child crushed (with its foot) a beetle that was crawling about the floor. Autobus zajel neopatrneho chodce. — An unwary pedestrian was run over (and killed) by a bus. Lovec zastfelil jelena. —A hunter shot a deer.
Mau si od vas zatelefonovat? —Can I use your phone? Zazpfvejte mi nejakou eeskou pfseii!— Sing me some Czech songs. Orchestr zahral symfonickou baseri — The orchestra played a symphonic poem. Verbs after which we use the infinitive: a) modal verbs (man, smfm, musim,
Lodge 202 Jourdanton Youth Club visits nursing home Hi, SPJST Members! I had fun on Make a Difference Day. We helped deliver blankets to the Poteet Nursing Home, took pictures, then we went to Belenda Barta's house for an ice cream social. It was nice making my own ice cream sundae. It was delicious. I then helped wrap shoeboxes. I hope the children we are making them for will really like them. Thank you everyone for helping out. Respectfully, Vanessa Gonzales, 7 —S P.T ST--
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The Czech Historical Society will meet Sunday, November 14, at 1:30 p.m. at the Czech Club, located at 4930 Military Parkway in Dallas, Texas. In lieu of a formal meeting, club members have scheduled their annual workday, which will focus on organizing and updating the club library. For more information, call Retta Chandler at (972) 223-9361; or Joyce Moore at (972) 272-1372. —SPJST-
TCGS annual
membership meeting and luncheon January 22, 2005 Texas Czech Genealogical Society will hold its annual membership meeting and luncheon on January 22, 2005, at the Caldwell Civic Visitor Center in Caldwell, Texas. Join us for a special guest speaker, good food, brief business meeting, surprises, and outstanding decorations. Be one of the first to hear our complete line-up of 2005 projects and events. Full details available in midDecember. Get in the Book Don't let the busy holiday season keep you from being in the book. Soon, the hustle and bustle of the holiday season will be upon each of us, filling our already busy calendars with additional tasks to accomplish. Before this joyous season takes over our lives, the Texas Czech Genealogical Society (TCGS) would like to remind you of the January 31, 2005, article submission deadline for the Czech Families Histories Book.
3.Iistopad 2004 What will be a beautiful hard-covered, indexed book has drawn a lot of attention, and we have received a number of articles. The opportunity to have your families' stories published in the book is an opportunity we do not want you to miss. What types of stories can you submit? You can write about: • How, when, and where your ancestors arrived in America. • Your families' Christmas, Easter, or other holiday traditions. • A story(ies) about your families' history as far back as you have researched. • Stories about your family as told to you by your parents or grandparents. • Perhaps a story about how your mother made particular Czech foods. • Do you have a cotton field story? School story? Hog butchering story? The subjects are endless and can all be used in your families' stories. We encourage each of you to submit up to eight separate articles along with black and white photos that will be returned. We do ask you to limit each article to six pages and submitting your article on either a floppy disk or CD will be a tremendous help. However, if this is not possible for you to do, do not let it stop you! We have volunteers who will be glad to help you. A complete list of guidelines can be found on the Texas Czech Genealogical Society website www.txczgs.org . If you need help or have questions, please contact either Sylvia Laznovsky at 722 FM 1183 in Ennis, Texas 75119, phone (972) 878-3091, email Sylviajean12@cs.com ; or Charlene Hurta at 1231 CR 201A in Angleton, Texas 77515, phone (979) 849-0348, email fhurta@brazosport.edu . This an opportunity for you to share your Czech family story with family, friends, and future generations. The preservation of our family history depends on what each of us does at this moment in time. The deadline for submitting articles is January 31, 2005. The book is projected to be available at the 2006 Texas . Czech Genealogical Society Annual Membership Meeting and Luncheon. Each person submitting an article will receive early notice of the pre-published discounted price before it is offered to the public. We expect this information to be available mid-2005. New Book Available from TCGS The Texas Czech Genealogical Society (TCGS) announces that it is offering for sale, Richard Pavlik's "Short Geographical Description of Communities from Vsetin County, the Czech Republic". The book has been enhanced and republished by the TCGS in September 2004. Until now, no comprehensive book in English covered this homeland of many Texas immigrants. Richard
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•••••••••••••••••••••••••• • • • ••• ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• •• Czech film Zelary opens in Texas •• •• Based on Kvita Legatova's autobiNovember 5 at the Modern Art Theatre, Fort novella, Jow Vahanule and •• •• ographic Worth inspired by actual events, Zelary tells story of Eli gka, a young cosmo•• the •• November 5 politan nurse living in Nazi-occupied at the Arbor Cinemas, Austin Prague in the 1940s. Involved in a •• resistance •• movement with her lover, November 12 and other doctors, when the •• Richard •• at the Fiesta 16, San Antonio Gestapo discover their operation, is forced to flee her urban life •• Eligka • Synopsis and Richard, and all at once become a • the 1940s and the Czech lands •• new woman, Hana, the wife of a haveIt isbeen occupied by the Nazis. •• mountain man. Her new home is a Eligka is a young woman who was •• wild mountain village where time unable to complete medical school •• 150 years ago called Zelary. because the Germans closed the unimountain area is brought to the hospimountain man. Her new home is a •• stopped Zelary is directed by Ondfej versities and now works as a nurse in tal with serious injuries and desper- wild mountain village where time • Trojan and was last year's Academy a city hospital. She is also involved ately needs a transfusion. Eli'Sla is stopped 150 years ago called Zelary. • •• Award Nominee for Best Foreign in the resistance movement along the only one with the same blood Zelary tells the story of a clash with her lover, the surgeon Richard, type. Her blood saves his life and a between two different worlds and two • Language Film. •• Sony Pictures Classics' Zelary and their friend, Dr. Chladek. • connection is formed between the different people. It is the story of an • One night, a man from a rural two that, in the course of the story, extraordinary relationship, of fear, •• opens for screening: • becomes an extraordinarily strong misgivings, suspicion and especially • relationship between the modern, of the love that forms out of antago- • •• cosmopolitan, and educated Eli gka nism between Eli gka/Hana and Joza; • and the barbaric, salt of the earth man a love born of the common will to • • with the soul of a child, Joza. survive. • •• The resistance group that the docZelary is also the story of a beauti- • tors are involved in is discovered and ful corner of the Earth where every- • •• hunted by the Gestapo and suddenly thing lives in accordance with nature • their lives are threatened. While and her often cruel and timeless laws • •• Elig ka's lover, Richard, flees the that humans must adapt to and honor. • country overnight, the group quickly EliSla, in spite of setbacks, but with • •• has to find a different safe haven for great fervor, tries to learn this. • her. They ask Joza, the patient whose Last but not least, Zelary is also a • •• life Eli gka saved with her blood, to dramatic story filled with unexpected • hide her in his remote mountain twists of fate that takes place in a • •• cabin. EliSka is forced to leave her God-forsaken part of Europe sur- • urban life and all at once become a rounded by the storm of war. • woman, Hana, the wife of a —SPJST• •• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •new ••••••••••••••••••••••••••• •• Pavlik of Vsetin, Czechoslovakia wrote the book in Czech in 1957. Arnold Pechal of Temple, Texas, commissioned its translation by Jan Vaculik of West, Texas, Editor of Hospodar, the Czech newspaper for Americans. Sections of the book cover the following topics: • Settlements of the Vsetin region from the early stone age • Preview of common history for all villages of the region from the 13th century • Owners of Vsetin village, the sur-
rounding estate and the castle from 1280 until 1949 • An extensive bibliography of the Vsetin area • Changes in the political division of Vsetin County Separate chapters cover each of the 27 villages of Vsetin region giving specifics: • Village history • Geographic features, subdivision estates, farms, fields, forests, pastures, and meadows • Family names; populations and house counts in various years
CZECH CULTURAL CALENDAR Tuesday Evenings through December 14 Czech Language Classes/15weeks—in the Saint Joseph's Parish Activity Center, 700 East 26th Street, Bryan, Texas, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Conversational Czech for beginners, advanced Czech speakers. Contact BVCHS President Lou Zaeske (979) 846-2035; or via email louzaeske@aol.com. Sponsored by Brazos Valley Czech Heritage Society Educational Czech (BVCHS), Foundation of Texas (CEFT). November 1, 8, 15, 22 CCCHouston Czech Language Classes Continue—Mondays, 7 to 9 p.m. (713) 686-6362. November 9 Fort Worth cluster of the Texas Accordion Association (TAA)—at Sammies BBQ on the corner of Beach and Belknap, Fort Worth, 7 to 9 p.m. Featured performer Marvin Fox. For
more information, contact the cluster leader/TAA Director George McBride (817) 237-0035. November 17 CCCHouston Velvet Revolution Commemoration of November 17, 1989/Open House, 6:30 p.m.: Celebrating the change to democracy The 15th in Czechoslovakia. Anniversary of the Velvet Revolution. A day to remember! (713) 686-6362. November 21 Concho Valley Czech Heritage Society Meeting December 4 CCCHouston Annual Children's Christmas Traditions Czech Party/Open House: Festive celebration of traditional Czech music, dance, stories, games, refreshments, and lots of fun. 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (713) 686-6362. —SPJST-
• Religions, voting records • Occupations, industries, factories • Livestock and farm crops • Roads, railroads, bridges and dams The TCGS English edition adds these new features: • Dedication to author Richard Pavlik, his photo and lists of achievements • Map of the Vsetin area of southeastern Moravia, the Czech Republic • Explanation of three very unique and old terms used throughout the book • Photos of 21 of the villages and 21 coat-of-arms symbols • Summary surname index grouped by village, including indications of whether the name appears in current Czech Republic phone directories • 17-page, very enlightening monograph commissioned by Arnold Pechal titled, "The Beginnings of Emigration from Vsetin County to Northern America Between 1853 and 1855"
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A CALL FOR CZECH FAMILY HISTORIES The Texas Czech Genealogical Society is gathering Czech family articles which will be published in 2005. The high quality book will be both hard-covered and indexed. Everyone is encouraged to submit articles concentrating on Czech family genealogy, culture and/or traditions. A complete list of guidelines concerning article entry may be found by visiting our website at www.txczgs.org or by contacting either: Sylvia Laznovsky 4722 FM 1183, Ennis, TX 75119 (972) 878-3091 sylviajean12@cs.com or Charlene Hurta 1231 CR 201A, Angleton, TX 77515 (979) 849-0348 fhurta @brazosportedu
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Fraternal Activities and Entertainment LODGE 4, HALLETTSVILLE Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. Lodge 5, PILOT POINT-TIOGA Lodge meetings are held the first Saturday of each month, 2 p.m. at the Country Star Restaurant, Collinsville, Texas. For information, call Jack and Dean Carender (903) 564-7359; or Bill and Angie Heitzman (903) 437-5561. LODGE 6, COTTONWOOD Friday, November 5—Social/games, 6:30 p.m. Sunday, November 7—Lodge 6 meeting, 2 p.m. Election of officers. Friday, November 19— Sociat/games, 6:30 p.m. 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 (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 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 adult meetings are the second Sunday of the month, 6 p.m. Youth club meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 1 p.m. LODGE 15, BUCKHOLTS Lodge meetings are the second Monday of each month at 5 p.m. Refreshments served after meeting. Officer elections in November. Club dances are the second Sunday of each month. For hall rental information, call (254) 593-2222. LODGE 17, NEW TABOR Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Youth meetings are also on the first Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. LODGE 18, ELGIN Sunday, October 31—Tony Janak Polka Band, polka/waltz/old-time country. 3 to 7 p.m., $6 per person Sunday, November 14—Bastrop County German Heritage Club Dance, Dinner, and Silent Auction. Open to the public. Cloverleaf Orchestra 2 to 6 p.m.; Dinner 3 to 7 p.m.; Dance $6 per person. Dinner/Dance $11 - Adults; $2.50 - Children. Proceeds to benefit Senior County the Bastrop Scholarship Sunday November 28—Vrazels, 3 to rson. 7 p.m. $6/person. ' Sunday, December 12—Christmas Dance: Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six, polkas, waltzes, mix music. Snacks will be served during second intermission. 3 to 7 p.m. $6/person. Lodge hall is located at 702 Highway. 95 North, Elgin. Lodge meetings are the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. unless otherwise stated. For all Lodge 18, Elgin hall rentals, please call Irene Helgren at (512) 281-4534. For band bookings, call Artie Monson (512) 281-3711. Lodge 18 is NonSmoking. 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.
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Post your upcoming fraternal activities and entertainment dates and information here. These listings are free. The deadline for submitting information for the Fraternal Activities and Entertainment Guide is one week prior to the publication date of issue. Send your updates to: VESTNIK, do Editor Melanie Zavodny, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503. FAX listings to: (254) 774-7447. E-Mail listings to: melaniez@wm.com For classified advertising rates, please refer to the rate charts below or call the Editor at (800) 727-7578 for more information. Thank you. SPJST LODGE RATES For advertising SPJST lodge-related activities. 2 3/8" x 5" 4 7/8" x 5" 10" x 5"
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LODGE 38, KOVAR Lodge meetings are the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m.
LODGE 63, SWEET HOME Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month, 2 p.m.
LODGE 24, CYCLONE Saturday, November 6—Wedding/ Private Saturday, November 13—Mark Richey, 8:30 p.m. to 12 a.m. Saturday, November 20 Wedding/Private
LODGE 39, BRYAN Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 1 p.m. Lunch is served at 12:30 p.m., followed by meeting at 1 p.m. Meat is provided by the lodge at every meeting. please bring covered dish or dessert items. tems.
LODGE 65, CROSBY Lodge meetings are the second Sunday in March, June, September, and December, 1 p.m. LODGE 66, WACO Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month, 2:30 p.m. Youth club meetings, 2 p.m.
LODGE 40, EL CAMPO-HILLJE Sunday, November 14—Lodge meeting, 2 p.m. Election of 2005 Officers to follow. December 5—Christmas party and installation of officers. Time TBA.
LODGE 67, SCHULENBURG Lodge meetings are the fourth Sunday of March, June, September, and December, 3 p.m.
Adult lodge meetings are held the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m.; dinner/social begins at 6:30 p.m. Youth club meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 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 meetings are held the second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. Youth club meets the same day. at 1:15 p.m. at the lodge hall, located just off US 59 South in Hillje. Members and guests are welcome. Bingo is played on Monday nights at 7p.m. Every second Monday is $100 game night. License #17600539641. For hall bookings, please call Rental Chairman Tria Svatek (979) 543-3044; or (979) 648-2317/lodge hall.
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 25, ENNIS Lodge meetings are the second Thursday of each month at 7:30 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, June, September, and December. LODGE 28, EAST BERNARD Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. at the Wharton County Library located at 746 Clubside Drive in East Bernard. LODGE 29, TAYLOR Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 4 p.m. Members and guests are always welcome. Friday night dances are held downstairs from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Enjoy delicious hamburgers during Friday night dances. "On premises catering." For hall reservations, dance information or bookings, call the lodge hall (512) 352-9139; (512) 352-7442. 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 Saturday, November 6—Flat Rock Junction Sunday, November 14—SPJST Meeting, 3 p.m. Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m., unless otherwise noted. To hall: From interstate 35 in Waco, take the Highway 84 East exit. Stay on Highway 84 East through Bellmead and go approximately 8 miles. On the right side of Highway 84 will be a sign saying "Elk". Take the Elk Road. Turn right on Elk Road and go approximately one mile and the road will dead end. Take a right at the dead end and go approximately 1/2 mile. Lodge 35 is on the left side of the road. The hall is open for rent every day of the week. For rental information, call (254) 8752156.
LODGE 73, SEYMOUR Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month, T2 p.m. LODGE 74, LOVELADY Lodge business meetings are held uarterly on the first Sunday of anuary, April, July, and October at 5:30 p.m. Game nights are every Monday and Saturday from 7 to 10 p.m. Permit No. 1-75-1052324-8. "Donna's Kitchen" will be open.
LODGE 41, PORT LAVACA Lodge meetings are the fourth Monday of the month at the Six Mile Presbyterian Church on Royal Road, 7 p.m.
LODGE 76, WICHITA FALLS Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March and June; and on the second Sunday of September, and December, at 1 p.m.
LODGE 47, SEATON Saturday November 6—Private Sunday, November 7—Annual Lodge meeting, 1 p.m. Election of 2005 officers
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.
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Haisler and Melody Five Saturday, November 20—Vrazel Polka Band Saturday, November 27—Country Expressions Saturday, December 4—Little River Play Boys, dw Saturday, December 11—No dance Seaton Star Hall is located five miles east of Temple on Highway 53. Lodge meetings are the firs/ Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Saturday night dance time is from 7 to 11 p.m. Half opens at 6 p.m. Hall phone: (254) 985-2548. Star Hall is a non-smoking facility. For rentals,jolease call Edwin Pechal (254) 985-2282. LODGE 48, BEYERSVILLE Lodge 48, Beyersville is now having a monthly ladies Bunko night on the second Tuesday of each month. It begins with a light meal at 6:30 p.m. followed by Bunko games, wrapping up with the distribution of prizes, and eating desserts. Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month, p. 3m. The hall is located at 10450 FM 619, four miles southeast of Taylor. For hall rentals, please contact Bonnie Wolf (512) 365-3733. LODGE 49, ROWENA Lodge meetings are on the first Wednesday of February, May, August, and November, 7 p.m.
LODGE 80, HOLLAND Saturday, November 6 —Lodge meeting, 3:30 p.m. Election of o cers. Lodge meetings are the first Saturday of each month at 4 p.m. Bingo every Thursday at 7 p.m. Permit No. SP174615-1395-8; AL-00061-9887-0. LODGE 81, NEEDVILLE Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 1 p.m. Luncheon served at noon, and the meeting follows. LODGE 84, DALLAS Lodge meetings are the third Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the hall - 2625 Floyd Street, Dallas. For band bookings, call Cherri Petr (214) 3524397; or Ben Jarma (214) 348-1514. For rentals, call Bessie Petr (214) 8263557. LODGE 87, TEMPLE Lodge meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. For rental information, call Bertha Capps (254) 778-4371/shop; or (254) 7736164 /home.
LODGE 54, WEST Saturday, December 4-100th Anniversary Party
LODGE 88, HOUSTON Saturday, November 6—Vrazels, $7 Saturday, Saturday, November 13 — Ed Gerlach, big band. *Dress code. $12 Saturday, November 20—Jodie Mikula Orchestra, polka/variety. $7 Saturday, November 27—No dance Saturday, December 4—Jack Melick, big band. *Dress code. $12 Saturday, December 11—Red Ravens, polka/variety. $6
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 anniversanes, birthdays or reunions call (254) 826-5990 (night); or (254) 826-5343 (day).
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
LODGE 51, ELLINGER Lodge meetings are the third Thursday of Marc, June, September, and December, 6:30 p.m. at the Ellinger Fire Department.
Wednesday, November 3, 2004—VESTNIK/15 evening; early bird special starts at 7:15 p.m. Regular games start at 7:45 p.m. License No. 3-00-621-207741001. For reservations, call (713) 869-5767. *Dress code dances: evening attire, ladies, and gentlemen. LODGE 89, ROSEBUD Lodge meetings are the third Saturday of each month at 1 p.m. Youth meetings are also on the third Saturday of each month at 2 p.m. unless otherwise announced. 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 November 5—Charlie Friday, Patteson Saturday, November 6—St. George's Harvest Dance: Czech and Then Some, 8 p.m. Fruit pull, cake walk, door prizes. Kitchen open. Klobase, kolace. Reservations (817) 838-3106. A tradition since the 1960s. Sunday, November 7—Randy and the Road House Band, 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, November 12—Roaring 20s: Jim Petty Friday, November 19—Charlie Patteson Sunday, November 21—Vanek's Czech Band of West and Dallas. Al, Elizabeth, and then some. Friday, November 26—Charles Nemec Friday, December 3—Charlie Patteson Sunday, December 5—Texas Dutchmen of Houston. SPJST Lodge 92 members free. All others, $8. Snacks ,2 to 6 p.m. Friday, December 10—Jim Petty Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m., or as otherwise specified. Youth club meets on the second Sunday of each month. Country/western music on the first Sunday, 3 to 7 p.m. Polka/waltz music on the third Sunday every month, 2 to 6 p.m. Admission to these dances is $7. Ballroom dancing on Friday night. Ladies Circle meets the second Tuesday. Family Night—first and third Tuesdays. 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 evens, please call Joyce _(817) 624-1361. National Hall, SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth is located at 331 -6 Roberts Cutoff Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76114. Phone (817) 624-1361. LODGE 93, HOBSON Lodge meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month at Polak's between Karnes City and Kenedy. Contact E.R. Prasek for information (830) 780-2191. LODGE 94, WHEELOCK Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September, and December, 1 p.m. LODGE 97, PLACEDO 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 Sho7c at 109 South Jefferson Street south of the red light cross road) in 1.a at the 71 and Grange, 7:30 p.m. LODGE 107, FLORESVILLE Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month, 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, 7:30 p.m. in the Youth Room of Lodge 84, 2625 Floyd Street, Dallas. LODGE 133, SAN ANTONIO Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Activity Center, 1630 Goliad Road in San Antonio.
LODGE 135, ENNIS Lodge meetings are the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. LODGE 139, DANBURY Lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. For information, call (979) 922-1279; or (979) 922-1553. LODGE 141, SEALY Lodge meetings are now held every second Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Gordon Memorial Library, 917 North Circle in Sealy. LODGE 142, HOUSTON Sunday, November 14—Lodge Meeting Saturday, December 4—Lodge 142 Christmas Party Sunday, December 12—Lodge Meeting
The hall is available for rentals the rest of the month. For information regarding hall rentals for birthday, retirement parties, Christmas parties, wedding receptions, etc, please call Vicki (281) 542-1774. For dance reservations, call Mary Byers (713) 946-7350. Lodge phone (281) 487-3297. Lodge 172 is a non-smoking facility. LODGE 177,. ACADEMY Lodge meetings will start at 7 p.m., and trustees' meetings will start at 6:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month. Youth club meeting dates are held 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-K1LGORE Lodge meetings are the first Thursday of each month at 4:30 p.m. at the VFW Post 4002, Longview.
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 179, WARRENTON Lodge meetings are the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Lions Club Building in Carmine, 201 Centennial Street.
LODGE 143, INEZ Lodge meetings are the third Friday of March, June, September, and December at 6 p.m.
LODGE 180, BURLESON Note: Beginning in November 2004, lodge meetings will be held on the first Tuesday of each month.
LODGE 148, EL MATON Monthly lodge meeting is the last Sunday of the month at the Blessing Volunteer Fire Department. Meeting starts at 2 p.m.
Lodge hall is located on I-35W, 1.5 miles south of Renfro Street in Burleson. Lodge meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. For hall rentals, call(972) 435-2286; (817) 558-2400; or (817) 295-3483.
LODGE 151, WHARTON The quarterly lodge meetings will be held on the second Monday of March, June, September, and December, 7 p.m., in the meeting room of Hinze's Bar-B-Que Catering on Highway 59 in Wharton, Texas. 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 Secretary Ginny Prasatik (512) 472-1721 for meeting location, date, and time. LODGE 156, BAYTOWN Lodge meetings are held the first Sunday of the month at 7 p.m. For more information, including location, please call (281) 422-9611-; or (281) 573-1612. 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 169, BRENHAM 2004 lodge meetings will be held the third Tuesday of February, April, June, August, and October; and the first Sunday in December will be the Christmas dinner and officer elections. For information, contact Leroy Kamas 979 836-8179; Mary Januszewski 979 836-5808; or Glenda Weyand 979 451-3231. LODGE 172, PASADENA Saturday, November 6—Cherokee Country w/ Tommy Clodt. Hall is located at 3609 Preston. Executive board and Trustees meet on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. The regular-lodge meeting is held on the fourth Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Youth club meetings are held the third Saturday of each month between 11 a.m. and 12 noon, unless otherwise noted. Dance hours: 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. Admission $6 per person.
LODGE 182, FALLS COUNTY Lodge meetings are the fourth Sunday of each month, 4 p.m. LODGE 183, ARLINGTON Lodge meetings are the second Mondayof each month at 7 p.m. Game nights are every Tuesday and Thursday, 7 p.m. and every Sunday, 1:30 p.m. Permit No. 17516910506. nformation regarding hall rentals information (weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, etc.) please call (817) 465-8538; or (972) 263-9031. LODGE 184, MOULTON Lodge monthly meetings are the second Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the lodge hall. LODGE 185, NEW BRAUNFELS Lodge meetings are the third Thursday of February, April, June, August, October, and December. LODGE 186, CALDWELL Youth club meetings are on the first Sunday of each month, 2:30 p.m. at the lodge hall unless otherwise announced. 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. 1-74-2073309541002. LODGE 187, ROUND ROCK Lodge meeting and program are the second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. followed by a covered dish meal. Board meeting, 2 p.m.; entertainment, 2:30 p.m. Domino players meet the second Tuesday of each month 1 to 4 p.m. For information regarding building rentals,please call (512) 2551554; or (512) 255-3415. LODGE 189 BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION Lodge meetings will be held on the second Sunday in March, June, September, and December 2 p.m. Unless otherwise notified, lode meetings are held in Charles unday's office, 2403 Cavitt, Bryan, Texas (behind the Bryan Kroger's.) LODGE 191, LUFKIN Business meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month, 6 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 11:30 p.m. For lodge rentals, call Lonnie Flowers (936) 6321217. LODGE 195, CLEBURNE Lodge meetings are the first Thursday of March, June, September, and December, 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 (281) 351-1045; or Cecelia Malek at (281) 469-9229. Hall address: 17810 Huffmeister Road, Cypress, Texas 77429. LODGE 200, BRUCEVILLE-EDDY Lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. LODGE 201 BLEIBLERVILLE-NELSONVILLE Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. For hall rentals, please contact James Balke (979) 830-0796; or (979) 830-0118. LODGE 202, JOURDANTON Lodge 202, Jourdanton meetings are the first Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the Jourdanton Community Center unless otherwise announced. Youth Club meets the same day and place at 1:45 p.m. unless otherwise noted. LODGE 204, STEPHENVILLE Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of the month, 3 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 him/her. LODGE 206, TRI-COUNTIES Lodge meets the first Tuesday of each month, 7p.m. at the Lions Club in Mexia, 201 North Paris Street, Mexia, Texas. LODGE 215, SOUTH PLAINS Meetings are held every third Saturday of January, March, May, July, and September at the Senior Citizens Building in Tahoka, 6 p.m. Youth club meets at the same time. LODGE 239, HONDO Saturday, November 13—Lodge 239, Hondo co-sponsors Wild Game Dinner at Fair Hall, Hondo. See Lodge Letters Section for details. For information, contact Tereso Hernandez (210) 364-3620. Saturday, November 20—Lodge 239, Hondo co-sponsors Christmas in God's Country. See Lodge Letters Section for details. For information, contact Tereso Hernandez (210) 3643620. Lodge meetings are held every third Friday of the month, 7 p.m. Agents meet every Monday, 6:30 p.m. at New Covenant Church in Hondo to turn in applications. For information or location, contact Juan Lopez (830) 6881027; Tereso Hernandez (210) 3643620; or Tammy Hernandez (210) 378-3887. LODGE 246, MORGAN'S POINT Sunday, November 14—Lodge Meeting at SPJST Home Office, 2 p.m. Lodge and youth club meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. LODGE 247, SAN MARCOS Lodge meetings are held the last Sunday at 2 p.m. at a place to be determined. Call Art Lopez (512) 6200148 for more information.
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