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Members, friends to gather in Corpus Christi this weekend
Members and guests will gather in Corpus Christi at the End-of-Summer Getaway this Saturday, August 7 to Sunday, August 9 at Emerald Beach Holiday Inn, located at 1102 South Shoreline Boulevard in Corpus Christi, Texas. The End-of-Summer Getaway is a chance for families and friends to enjoy a fun-filled weekend in Corpus Christi at Corpus Christi’s only beachfront downtown hotel. SPJST members will be treated to a hospitality party upon their arrival Friday evening. Members and their guests are invited to join in Saturday
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group activities including a sand sculpture contest, horseshoe, domino and bunco contests, sandbag races, volleyball and an optional trip to see the Corpus Christi Hooks baseball game at Whataburger Park on Saturday evening. Tickets are available for $10 per person and can be purchased on Friday evening. A complete schedule appears on the back page. Some rooms may still be available at a discounted rate of $109 per night (applicable taxes apply). Call the hotel directly (361) 883-5731 and mention code SPJST. —SPJST—
2009-2010 District One Royalty
Congratulations to the 2009-2010 District One Royalty Court. They were crowned on Sunday, July 26 at Youth Achievement Day held in Caldwell. They are, left to right, Duchess Andi Jo LaFountain and Queen Grace Dusek, both of Lodge 17, New Tabor, and King Cullen Hairrell and Duke Colby See, both of Lodge 9, Snook.
Readers Write ......................................3 Family Fun Dates ................................3 Interest Rates.......................................3 District News........................................3 Lodge Section......................................5 Reunions ............................................13
Brotherhood
Tournaments now open to non-members
2010 SPJST State Tournaments announced Dates and host lodges for 2010 SPJST state tournaments were announced recently by the Fraternal Department. “Thanks to all lodges who submitted an interest in hosting one or more of our 2010 state tournaments,” State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Chester Jenke said. The host lodges were determined by a random drawing held at the Supreme Lodge meeting on July 21 to 23 in Temple. State tournaments to be held in 2010 are: Progressive 42—Saturday, January 9 Lodge 24, Cyclone Tarok—Saturday, February 6 Lodge 6, Cottonwood
Straight Domino—Saturday, March 6 Lodge 47, Seaton Regular 42—Saturday, April 3 Lodge 79, Corpus Christi
In its April meeting, Supreme Lodge members discussed the possibility of allowing non-members to participate in various tournaments and suggested charging non-members a fee double that of members. District Five Director Larry W. Pflughaupt made a motion that tournaments be opened to the general public. District Two Director Bobby Wuensche seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. It was understood the fee for non-members would be double that of members. —SPJST—
2009-2010 District Two Royalty
Congratulations to the 2009-2010 District Two Royalty Court. They were crowned on Sunday, July 26 at Youth Achievement Day held at Lodge 24, Cyclone. They are, left to right, Duchess Shelby Horak and Queen Nichole Festa, both of Lodge 80, Holland, and King Sam Vanicek and Duke Ty Stock, both of Lodge 24, Cyclone.
Inside This Week’s Vestnik
In Memoriam ......................................12 Youth Section.....................................14 Vestnik Project...................................15 Czech Culture ....................................20 Advertisements..................................21 Activities Calendar ............................22
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Lodge 160 San Angelo member celebrates 99th birthday
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Lodge 76 Wichita Falls Youth Club activities
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Lodge 186 Caldwell Youth Club enjoys swim social
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Wednesday, August 5, 2009
SPJST HERALD
SPJST HOME OFFICE PO Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503 (800) 727-7578 • (254) 773-1575 Fax: (254) 774-7447 www.spjst.org
VESTNIK EDITOR/ DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATION MELANIE ZAVODNY, FIC Office: (254) 773-1575 • Mobile: (254) 534-0807
email: m e l a n i e z @ v v m . c o m
SUPREME LODGE PRESIDENT BRIAN VANICEK, FIC Office: (254) 773-1575 Home: (254) 985-0007 • Mobile: (254) 534-2902 email: vanicek@spjst.com
VICE PRESIDENT GENE McBRIDE, FICF, CFFM Office: (254) 773-1575 Home: (254) 771-3837 • Mobile: (254) 534-1450 email: genemc@spjst.com SECRETARY-TREASURER LEONARD D. MIKESKA, FIC Office: (254) 773-1575 Home: (254) 778-3720 • Mobile: (254) 721-4739 email: leonardm@spjst.com
DISTRICT ONE DIRECTOR/CHAIRMAN DONNIE VICTORICK, FIC, CFFM P.O. Box 85, Snook, Texas 77878 Home: (979) 272-3265 • Mobile: (979) 224-3125 email: dv.aggie@verizon.net DISTRICT TWO DIRECTOR BOBBY WUENSCHE 2451 CR 405, Taylor, Texas 76574-5421 Home: (512) 365-3013
DISTRICT THREE DIRECTOR JOHNNIE R. KRIZAN 11500 Heritage Pkway, West, Texas 76691 Home: (254) 826-5882
DISTRICT FOUR DIRECTOR BILLY ROLLWITZ, FIC P.O. Box 195, Rowena, Texas 76875 Home: (325) 442-3141 • Mobile: (325) 277-5362 Office: (325) 442-3038 • email: brollwitz@verizon.net DISTRICT FIVE DIRECTOR LARRY W. PFLUGHAUPT, FIC 1243 Clovis Road, Houston, Texas 77008 Home: (713) 864-2163
DISTRICT SIX DIRECTOR/VICE CHAIRMAN MICHAEL K. AHLSTROM, FIC, CFFM 407 Taos Street, Victoria, Texas 77904 Home: (361) 578-3279 • Mobile: (361) 676-3279 email: ahlstrom@suddenlink.net DISTRICT SEVEN DIRECTOR BOB J. BAYER, FIC 1100 Hospital Blvd., Floresville, Texas 78114 Home: (830) 393-9073
COMMITTEES BY-LAW COMMITTEE District One - Richard Ford, 2392 CR 424, Dime Box, Texas 77853 - (979) 884-1451 - email: dimebox4@aol.com District Two - Ronnie Rieger, 350 Rieger Road, Coupland, Texas 78615 - (512) 365-2000 - (512) 848-2416 cell - email: RonnieR1056@yahoo.com District Three - Al Kercho, 2444 Stonegate Dr. North, Bedford, Texas 76021 - (817) 282-5065 email: alkercho@sbcglobal.net District Four - Beverly J. Teplicek, 817 FM 381, Rowena, Texas 76875 - (325) 442-4841 - email: bjtep@verizon.net District Five - Mildred Holeman, 1006 Chantilly Lane, Houston, Texas 77018 - (713) 683-0018 email: mmholeman@yahoo.com District Six - Joe Siptak, 2312 Norvell, Bay City, Texas 77414 - (979) 244-4415; (979) 479-3430 cell District Seven - Bettie House, 1721 Continental Drive, Pleasanton, Texas 78064 - (830) 281-8246 email: landbhouse@juno.com
FINANCE COMMITTEE District One - Thomas Cannon, P.O. Box 372., Caldwell, Texas 77836 - (979) 567-4264 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 - Marceil Malak, 7444 Meiners Road, Ledbetter, Texas 78946-5118 - (979) 249-5940 District Six - Glenn Kaminsky, 902 River Oaks Ct., East Bernard, Texas 77435 - (979) 335-4461
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 - Daniel Roznovsky, 2513 Custer Court, Irving, Texas 75062 - (972) 252-6763 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) 864-0489 District Six - Jerome Hlavaty, P.O. Box 174 Lolita, Texas 77971 - (361) 874-4461 District Seven - Wendy Pruski, 1100 Hospital Boulevard, Floresville, Texas 78114 - (210) 535-4916
PUBLICATION COMMITTEE District One - Floyd Kostelka, 1914 CR 403, Dime Box, Texas 77853 - (979) 884-0112 District Two - Tammy Whatley, P.O. Box 367, Weir, Texas 78674 - (512) 864-9183 District Three - Bessie Petr, 5406 Morningside, 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, 447 Shady Hollow, New Braunfels, Texas 78132 - (830) 964-5135 FINANCIAL SECRETARY JERRY MIKULAS Office: (254) 773-1575 email: jerrymik@spjst.com
FIELD OPERATIONS MANAGER PHILIP McBEE, FICF, CFFM (325) 784-9800 • Mobile: (325) 647-1949 email: philipmcbee@aol.com STATE TRAINING COORDINATOR JIM WIEST, FIC, CFFM Mobile: (254) 541-5555 email: spjst@hotmail.com
STATE FIELD REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT ONE - Bill Orsak, CFFM Mobile: (979) 324-0056 • Home: (979) 272-8902 Fax: (979) 272-8902 • email: borsak@tconline.net DISTRICT TWO - Hiram Dixon, FICF, LUTCF, CFFM Mobile: (254) 231-7722 email: hadixon2003@yahoo.com DISTRICT THREE - Hiram Dixon, FICF, LUTCF, CFFM Mobile: (254) 231-7722 email: hadixon2003@yahoo.com DISTRICT FOUR - Bobby Gene Davis, FICF, CFFM Mobile: (325) 450-3748 Home: (325) 947-0027 • Office: (325) 657-8400 Email: bgdsr2428@aol.com DISTRICT FIVE - Ricky Peralta, FICF Mobile: (832) 515-8558 Email: ricardoperalta@sbcglobal.net DISTRICT SIX - Karen Kaspar, FIC, CFFM Mobile: (979) 332-1616 • Home: (979) 543-2532 email: k-kaspar@hotmail.com DISTRICT SEVEN - Contact Home Office, Phil McBee or Jim Wiest for assistance.
STATE FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR CHESTER JENKE, SR., FICF Home: (830) 303-4316 (210) 413-3053 email: cejenke@wmconnect.com STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR JOHN HOELSCHER Office: (254) 773-1575 • Mobile: (254) 534-0681 email: johnh@spjst.com
DISTRICT YOUTH COUNSELORS District One - Susan Skrabanek, 2657 FM 166, Caldwell, Texas 77836 - (979) 272-3440 District Two - Patsy Koslovsky, 764 S. St. Joseph Road, Burlington, Texas 76519 (254) 985-2396 District Three - Bessie Petr, 5406 Morningside, Dallas, Texas 75206 - (214) 826-3557 District Four - Janice Stevens, P.O. Box 613, Hawley, Texas 79525 (325) 537-9224 District Five - Barbara Linney-Gonzalez - 6043 Pineway Blvd., Houston, Texas 77023 - (713) 649-6138 District Six - Lisa Bubela, 1405 Divide, El Campo, Texas 77437 - (979) 543-7120 District Seven - Wendy Pruski, 1100 Hospital Boulevard, Floresville, Texas 78114 - (210) 535-4916 email: wap6564@felpsis.net CZECH HERITAGE MUSEUM AND GENEALOGY CENTER Executive Director Sandi Wicker (254) 899-2935 • www.chmgc.com email: ssandiwicker@aol.com
Editor’s Note
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You can “Be an Angel” Have you ever been asked, “Be an
angel and . . .” followed by a small request like fetching a book or walking the dog? Maybe you were an angel in a grade school Christmas play. On August 22, you could play that role again by participating in Be An Angel Day. This special day encourages everyone to do a good deed for someone else. The event was originated in 1993 by Jayne Howard Feldman, who says she was inspired by angels, but the event is not necessarily religious. Participation can be individual or as part of a group. The kindness can be large or small. You may choose to be identified or you can be anonymous. Ideas for good deeds range from doing a favor for a friend to writing a letter to an elderly relative or taking extra cans of food to a food bank. The best idea could be doing a service for a friend, lodge member or acquaintance who may need a boost right now. You may never know how much your caring will mean to a man or woman dealing with grief or a crisis. Children are ideal to be involved in Be An Angel Day. They love to dress up and as angels can entertain the elderly or visit a children’s hospital with goody bags. (Take pictures.) Or your children could collect pet food to donate to the Humane Society or to a pet shelter. How about taking food to new neighbors or baking a cake for them to ease the difficulty of moving? Don’t forget the gift of service. Many elderly relatives, neighbors or lodge members need help with their yards and household repairs. Others would appreciate transportation to the grocery store or help in running errands. You could use this day to contribute to their well being.
Whatever way you choose to lift your wings, someone’s day will be better and that is a blessing for any day.
Get Well, Director Bayer We extend get well wishes to District Seven Director Bob Bayer who underwent surgery recently. Best wishes to Director Bayer for a speedy recovery.
No August 26 Vestnik No Vestnik will be published on Wednesday, August 26. SPJST publishes 50 issues per year. Please plan ahead. Thanks for your attention.
YADs, Camps Held Throughout State Photos from State Youth Achievement Day, district youth achievement days, and district camps will be featured in the Youth Spectacular to be published in late September or early October. The issue will be published in lieu of a Vestnik.
This Weekʼs Smile : ) Thanks to Ray Posival of Lodge 15, Buckholts for sharing this week’s smile: “I was in the express lane at the store quietly fuming. Completely ignoring the sign, the woman ahead of me had slipped into the check-out line pushing a cart piled high with groceries. Imagine my delight when the cashier beckoned the woman to come forward looked into the cart and asked sweetly, ‘So which six items would you like to buy?’ Wouldn’t it be great if that happened more often?” —SPJST—
VĚSTNÍK, (USPS 658480) is published weekly except the last week of August and the fourth week of December by VĚSTNÍK, P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100. Subscription rates are $25 per year for non-members. Membersʼ fees are paid as part of the insurance fee collected by SPJST, 520 North Main, Temple, TX 76501. Second-class postage paid at Temple, TX and additional mailing offices. The exchange of opinions, ideas and information is a vital aspect of our fraternal Society and enables us to make more informed decisions. The views expressed by writers in the Vestnik do not necessarily represent the views of the Editor or SPJST management. Please sign all correspondence intended for publication. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to VĚSTNÍK c/o Financial Secretary Jerry Mikulas, P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100.
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
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District News
Readers Write
Lodge 88, Houston member shares thoughts
Dear Melanie, Thank you for running the article on Karel (Matejka of Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje in the July 22, 2009 Vestnik on page 13) again. Perhaps it should be rerun before every Fourth of July to remind us all of the cost of freedom. I first met Karel and his lovely wife Gizela at the old SPJST Lodge 88, Houston on Studewood Drive at a dance with friends—possibly in 1960. At intermission, we all were eating hamburgers. As the music again started, my friends got up to go upstairs to dance, but Karel’s wife refused to go until—she being a slow eater—finished eating (every crumb). My wife and I—being farm-raised— knew the value of not wasting food. We stayed with her until she finished, but questioned the every crumb part. She related that during the German occupation, her family and some friends were hidden under a house in a crawl space with enough room height to sit or squat somewhat bent over for three to four days and nights without food. A little girl just couldn’t take it any more, so she crawled out and ran into the street where the Germans shot her in her head! “This is
why I eat every crumb” was her answer to my question. Karel also was a Shiner beer distributer, and he loved to play dominos. Karel’s concern about our freedom is also mine. I am proud to say that I knew this man. Yours truly, Thomas Marek Schulenburg, Texas —SPJST—
Lodge 88, Houston member conveys gratitude
Dear SPJST, Thank you so much for the scholarship. The money will be a tremendous help to both me and to my family. I am so grateful to be chosen as a recipient. The scholarship will provide me with so much more than just money. It means new opportunities, adventures, and a chance to make my future a successful one. I’m so excited to begin college and to achieve my dreams of becoming a pediatrician. Thank you again for this wonderful opportunity. Sincerely, Caitlyn Fisher —SPJST—
Attention, Reporters and Readers: No Vestnik will be printed Wednesday, August 26. Please make a note and plan ahead. Thank you! SPJST INTEREST RATES
SPJST Mortgage Interest Rates
Mortgage rates are subject to change without notice. Call the SPJST Home Office (800) 727-7578.
Commercial Property 6.50% for 1 to 10 years 6.75% for 11 to 15 years Universal Life
Home or Farm Mortgages Universal Life 4.75% for Annualized* 75% Owner Residence Property
5.00% for 1 to 15 years 5.50% for 16 to 20 years 6.00% for 21 to 30 years Farm Property
5.50% for 1 to 10 years 6.00% for 11 to 20 years 85% Owner Residence Property
7.00% for 1 to 30 years
Annuities
Annuity I 5.00% for Annualized* Annuity II 4.00% for Annualized* Annuity III 4.00% for Annualized*
Annuity IV 4.00% for Annualized* * Rates effective 8/01/09 through 10/31/09.
Five-Year Annuity
When purchased, current interest rates are guaranteed for 5 years.
Band 1—$10,000 to $24,999 Current Rate: 3.95% Band 2—$25,000 to $49,999 Current Rate: 4.10% Band 3—$50,000 and up Current Rate: 4.20%
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District Seven to raise funds for Czech Heritage Museum in Temple
Dear Members, We cordially invite you to visit our table during the SPJST End-ofSummer Getaway in Corpus Christi Friday, August 7 to Sunday, August 9 at the Holiday Inn - Emerald Beach. We will be raising funds for the new Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center (formerly SPJST Library,
Archives and Museum) in Temple. A prize drawing for several great gifts will be held. We look forward to seeing you in Corpus! Fraternally, Glen Pruski District Seven FAC —SPJST—
Family Fun and Important Dates
August 1
August 5 August 7-9 August 15 August 17 August 22 August 23 August 23 August 23 August 26 August 30 Sept. 5 Sept. 5 Sept. 5 Sept. 12 Sept. 12
Sept. 13 Sept. 13 Sept. 13 Sept. 19 Sept. 25-26 Sept. 26
October 8 October 10 October 25 October 25 October 31 November 14
November 7 November 15 November 27 December 1 December 3 December 4 December 5 December 6 December 6 December 7 December 20 January 1
State Youth Achievement Day Frank Mayborn Convention Center, Temple Lodge 84, Dallas Youth Club Spaghetti Dinner (3) End-of-Summer Getaway • Corpus Christi District Two Trip • Sea World, San Antonio Lodge 183, Arlington Appreciation Night Cokerʼs Barbecue Restaurant, Arlington (3) Lodge 84, Dallas Youth Club Princess Ball (3) Lodge 48, Beyersville Family Fun Day (2) Lodge 88, Houston Blue Room Party (5) Lodge 184, Moulton Family Social (6) No Vestnik Published Lodge 4, Hallettsville Family Day American Legion Hall, Hallettsville (6) SPJST Float • Westfest, West (3) Lodge 80, Holland Youth Club Bingo Night Bake Sale (2) Lodge 172, Pasadena Labor Day Dance (5) SPJST Float • Jourdanton Centennial Parade (7) Lodge 47, Seaton Outdoor Extravaganza Fund-Raiser (2) Lodge 18, Elgin Fall Polka Fest (2) Lodge 84, Dallas Czechfest (3) Lodge 202, Jourdanton Grandparents Day Outing (7) Lodge 92, Fort Worth Czech Heritage Day (3) Lodge 29, Taylor Barbecue Cookoff (2) District Seven Bowling Tournament/ENC Fund-Raiser SportsWest Bowling Center, Seguin SPJST Float • Austin County Fair Parade (1) SPJST Float • Rockport Seafair Parade (7) District Six Fall Meeting • Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje Lodge 88, Houston Czech Day (5) Czech Feszt • Temple Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club Social Great Wolf Lodge, Grapevine (2) Lodge 92, Forth Worth Annual Harvest Dance (3) Lodge 92, Fort Worth Annual Charity Dance (3) SPJST Float • Fort Worth Christmas Parade (3) SPJST Float • Bay City Christmas Parade (6) SPJST Float • El Campo Christmas Parade (6) SPJST Float • Cleburne Christmas Parade (3) SPJST Float • Burleson Christmas Parade (3) Lodge 92, Forth Worth Member Appreciation Dance (3) Lodge 183, Arlington Christmas Party (3) SPJST Float • Temple Christmas Parade (2) Lodge 88, Houston Blue Room Party (5) SPJST Float • Dallas New Yearʼs Day Parade (3)
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From the President’s Department State FAC readies for fall fun days
Fall Meetings Start in September District Fall Fun Days will begin in September. Remember, the fall meetings are fun events. All business should have been taken care of at the spring meeting. Only emergency issues should be brought up and discussed. What a great time to meet fellow members in your district, visit with them, and have a fun day. Please watch your Vestnik for dates and times for the fun day in your district and plan to attend.
Czech Feszt Day in Temple Please mark your calendar to be in Temple on Saturday, October 31. That’s the day of the Third Annual Czech Feszt celebration. The event will be held at Miller Park in north Temple. The location is expected to lend something of an Old World festival atmosphere to the event. Proceeds generated from Czech Feszt will benefit the Temple’s Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center. Performers highlighting the event will be Jerry Haisler and the Melody Five, Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six, and Brave Combo. Special guest entertainer will be newly crowned Miss Texas Kirsten Blair. Interesting to note, Kristen, who also placed first place in the Miss Texas talent competition, is of Czech descent! What a wonderful coincidence! Please watch your Vestnik for additional details regarding the Miss Czech Feszt Pageant, car show, as well as special attractions, games and food booths. Also, if you and your local lodge would like to get involved in the Temple Czech Feszt, please contact the Home Office and ask to speak with Tammy, Sandra or Brian in the Fraternal Department or you can also give me a call.
Mid-Year Report The deadline for mailing your pink mid-year fraternal form to the SPJST Home Office was July 17. Thanks to the lodges who submitted this report on time. Even so, there are some lodges who have not mailed this report. All lodges who do not submit all paperwork will receive a reduced incentive check, or possibly, not one at all. As you may recall, last year, the Supreme Lodge voted that any lodge who earns an incentive award and has not submitted all the necessary paperwork (midyear, year-end, fraternal services report, community service, officer listing,
990/990T, etc.) by the January deadline will be penalized a percentage of the award each month they are late. Those who do not have reports in the Home Office by March 1 will not receive any incentive money. These reports are extremely important as Tammy has deadlines to compile your information to be submitted to the National Fraternal Congress of America so that we may keep our non-tax status. If you have not already done so, please mail your report to Fraternal Services Specialist Tammy Martinez as soon as possible so she can close the books on the first half of the year. If you have any questions or require assistance in filling out the form, please call (210) 413-3053 or email cejenke@wmconnect.com, or contact Fraternal Services Specialist Tammy Martinez (254) 773-1575, (800) 7277578, or email tammym@spjst.com. Your District FAC is also available to assist you.
District Seven Bowling Tournament Please make plans to be in Seguin, Texas, on September 26 to participate in the bowling tournament to benefit SPJST Education and Nature Center (ENC) at Cooper Farm. Bowling will begin at 12 noon. There are three age categories that members and nonmembers can participate in. An entry form is available at www.spjst.org in the “Fraternal” section. A silent auction will also be held. If anyone or any lodge would like to donate items for the auction, please contact Chairman Chester Jenke (210) 413-3053 or District Seven FAC Glen Pruski (956) 235-8014. Please get your entries in preferably one week in advance to give the bowling center sufficient time to get all the information into their computer so that bowling can start at the scheduled time. All proceeds from the tournament and silent auction will benefit SPJST Education and Nature Center (ENC) at Waldeck, Texas.
2010 SPJST State Tournaments Thanks to all lodges who submitted an interest in hosting one or more of our 2010 state tournaments. The host lodges are determined by a random drawing at the July Supreme Lodge meeting. The following lodges were selected in this drawing to host state tournaments in 2010:
Progressive 42—January 9, 2010 Lodge 24, Cyclone Tarok—February 6, 2010 Lodge 6, Cottonwood Straight Domino—March 6, 2010 Lodge 47, Seaton Regular 42—April 3, 2010 Lodge 79, Corpus Christi
We are looking forward to working with these lodges next year. If your lodge submitted an interest but was not drawn, thanks for your interest. Do not give up, and try again next year We are here to help if you need assistance or would like to conduct a goal-setting meeting at your lodge, please feel free to call me (210) 4133053, email cejenke@wmconnect.com or call Fraternal Specialist Tammy (800) 727-7578, (254) 773-1575 or
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email tammym@spjst.com. Your District FAC is also available to assist you: District One FAC Linda Gaas (979) 596-2606 District Two FAC Ruth Hanusch (254) 771-0193 District Three FAC George Pauling (254) 754-7633 District Four FAC Sylvia Rollwitz (325) 442-3141 District Five FAC Patricia Bruce (281) 890-4933 District Six FAC Helen Zabransky (361) 798-3347 District Seven FAC Glen Pruski (956) 235-8014 Fraternally submitted, Chester Jenke, FICF State FAC —SPJST—
District Seven sets September 26 bowling tournament in Seguin
Attention all SPJST Bowlers and Fans! Make plans to attend the District Seven Bowling Tournament on Saturday, September 26, 2009, beginning at 12 noon. Come join in the fun and excitement! Cheer on your lodge team as it competes for prizes while raising money for the SPJST Education and Nature Center at Cooper Farm in Waldeck, Texas. All proceeds benefit SPJST ENC. The tournament will be held at SportsWest Bowling Center, located at 308 State Highway 46 South in Seguin, Texas, and is open to members and nonmembers. Activities include a silent auction, and the snack bar opens at noon and features a large menu of items that are priced reasonably. Pre-registration is encouraged.
Tournament Guidelines 1. Tournament is open to all SPJST members and non-members. 2. There will be three divisions in which to bowl. Pee Wee – Ages 6 to 12; Junior – ages 13 to 15; and adults – ages 16 and over. 3. Teams will consist of four bowlers— any combination of men and women. Please note that individual entries will be accepted. You do not need a full team in order to enter the tournament. Individual entries will be placed on a team. Lodges are encouraged to enter multiple teams. 4. Winners will be determined at the close of the third game. The bowling center computer will calculate a handicap (80 percent of 200) to determine an
average for the three games bowled. This will put each bowler on an equal basis. 5. Each participant will bowl three games. 6. Awards will be presented to the top three males and top three females for high series and high game in each division. 7. Cost will be $20 per person, or $60 for a team of four. 8. Registration will begin at 11 a.m. with the tournament starting at 12 noon. 9. Walk-ins will be accepted from 11 to 11:30 a.m. on the day of the tournament, provided lanes are available. 10. Teams will be assigned starting lane number at time of check-in. 11. Any questions about the tournament should be directed to SPJST State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Chester Jenke (210) 413-3053 or District Seven FAC Glen Pruski (956) 235-8014. Forms can be downloaded from www.spjst.org or mail team name (if applicable), name, lodge (if applicable), and address and $20 entry fee per bowler, or $60 per team, to: Chester Jenke 211 Cottonwood Lane Seguin, Texas 78155
Also, please specify age division: adult (ages 16 and over); youth pee wee (ages 6 to 12); or youth junior (ages 13 to 15). The deadline to pre-register is September 19. Make checks payable to SPJST District Seven. Fraternally, Chester Jenke, State FAC —SPJST—
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SPJST Lodge Se ct ion
Lodge 13 Dime Box meets Friday, August 14
Lodge 13, Dime Box will meet Friday, August 14 at 7 p.m. at the lodge hall. The meeting dates are on the second Friday of each month at 7 p.m. We look forward to seeing you at the meetings! Fraternally, Debbie Kostelka —SPJST—
The deadline for all Vestnik items is 5 p.m. the Wednesday before the publication date. Send your news and photos directly to:
SPJST Vestnik Editor Melanie Zavodny P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 Fax: (254) 774-7447
Email: melaniez@vvm.com Questions? Call (800) 727-7578
special social in August since two members have birthdays then. Special thanks to Vice President Jeanette Kaminsky for getting the tables ready, to Secretary Helen A. Kelner for decorations, and to Sales Agent Glenn Kaminsky, FIC for picking up the meals. To the faithful: Plan to attend both the August meeting on the 9th and the September meeting on the 13th. As always, this writer remains . . . Fraternally yours, Joseph D. Nezval, FIC President —SPJST—
Lodge Karel Jonáš Lodge 51, Ellinger No. 28, East members host Bernard meets annual dinner August 9
Dear Members, On Sunday, the 9th of August, Lodge Karel Jonas will convene its meeting at the regular time of 1 p.m. in the Community Room of the East Bernard Branch Library at 746 Clubside Drive. A standard agenda will be followed. The fraternal hour will be a special social and will not have the regular luncheon buffet. As to the July meeting on the 12th, it convened at 12 noon and after opening ceremonies which included grace given by Glenn Kaminsky, recess was taken for lunch which was purchased from East Bernard Volunteer Fire Department Fund-raiser. After reconvening, reports were given and some motions were made and passed regarding meetings. The October meeting will be held in conjunction with District Six Fall Meeting at Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje on the 25th; therefore, items normally covered then will be covered in the September meeting on the 13th. Also, a motion was made to have a
SPJST Lodge 51, Ellinger held its annual dinner at the Ellinger Community Center, July 19, 2009 with a good attendance. We were happy to have District One Director Donnie Victorick and wife Janice Victorick with us as well as Sales Agent Edna Berkfeld. Refreshments were served at 11:30 a.m. followed by the meal at 12:30 p.m. Brother Victorick said the table blessing before a meal of barbecue brisket, sausage, chicken, pork ribs, and ham with all the trimmings, which was catered by Peter’s B-B-Q. Desserts were brought by members. President Calvin Hlinsky had a short meeting. Brother Victorick spoke briefly. Sister Berkfeld also spoke briefly. Fifty-year pins were presented to Edna Berkfeld and Edna Supak. Not present were Mary Ann Hatfield, Lillian Miller, and Norbert Supak. A silent prayer was also held. Door prizes were given. Everyone enjoyed the day. Burdine Divin, FAC —SPJST—
Lodge 76 Wichita Falls meets Sept. 13
SPJST Lodge 76, Wichita Falls will meet on Sunday, September 13, 2009, at 1 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Lakeside City in Wichita Falls, located at 3384 State Highway 79 South (Archer City Highway). We will celebrate our Czech heritage with an ethnic dinner. Meat will be furnished by the lodge. Members are asked to bring a salad or dessert. For more information, call Mary Jane (940) 696-0386 or Mary Ann (940) 692-4628. Beverly Cuba, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 79 Corpus Christi reports on July meeting
On July 19, 2009, Lodge 79, Corpus Christi members enjoyed a meal consisting of chicken fried steak and many side dishes. After the meal, the meeting was called to order by President Mark Rebecek. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all members in attendance. On our sick list was Jerry Elzner and Jill Sijansky. We wish them both well and hope to see them at our next meeting. Irene Mitchell had been ill. She is doing better and attended our meeting. It’s good to have Irene back! All officers were present except for our youth leader and assistant youth leader. President Rebecek introduced guest District Seven FAC Glen Pruski. It was a wonderful surprise. Glen gave us a updated report on District Seven. The June minutes and treasurer’s reports were read and approved by the members. FAC report was given by Jerry Sijansky, and he mentioned all the events coming up in the future. Youth Club President Brock Donnell gave his report. The youth are working with the Trinity Towers Senior Community Center. They sang songs with the residents, made flower pens, and helped them with their lunches. They plan on doing this as often as they can. Under new business, Lodge 79 is
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donating its monthly donation to the The Salvation Army. The only birthday for the month was Virginia Rebecek on July 21. “Happy Birthday” was sung. Wedding anniversaries were Irene and Weaver Mitchell - 61 years on July 10 and Susan and Frank Sacky 44 years on July 31. Happy anniversary to all. The $25 door prizes were won by Susan Sacky and George Marek.
Next Meeting—August 16 Our next meeting will be August 16 with roast beef being our meat, and members are asked to bring a side dish. The meeting then adjourned. Fraternally, Virginia Rebecek, Secretary —SPJST—
Lodge 88, Houston to host Miss Moo Barn Dance
Make plans to attend the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Ladies’ Go Texan Committee’s First Ever Miss Moo Barn Dance on Saturday, August 22, 2009, at SPJST Lodge 88, Houston. Lodge 88 is located at 1435 Beall in Houston, Texas 77008.
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Alexandra Slack Lodge 24, Cyclone Happy 2nd Birthday • July 26 • “Monkey” - Alexandra! Love, Mommy and Daddy
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The Telstars live band will play for the evening’s entertainment from 8 p.m. to 12 midnight. The evening will also include live and silent auctions and a cash bar (beer, wine, BYOB). Tickets are on sale now for $15 per person (sorry, no refunds). Contact Linda Wehring (713) 864-2815 or email lgt.hlsr@yahoo.com; Elaine Chrisman (832) 326-1827; or Loretta Tomchesson (713) 861-1895. Submitted by, Linda Wehring Lodge 88, Houston —SPJST—
Lodge 88, Houston sets August 23 Blue Room party
Mark your calendar for Sunday, August 23, 2009, for our next Blue Room party at Lodge 88, Houston, located at 1435 Beall in Houston, Texas, from 2 to 6 p.m. Tickets are now on sale and can be obtained at Lodge 88 office, located at 1435 Beall Street, or call Carolyn Pechacek (713) 8695767. Tickets are $17.50 per person. Music will be furnished by the Red Ravens, polka and variety. Please
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come and join the fun. Na shledanou, Jo Ann Buri Second Vice President —SPJST—
Lodge 79, Corpus Christi members celebrate special occasions
Lodge 92 Fort Worth sets tarok tournament
Dear Readers, The 20th Annual SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth Tarok Tournament is Saturday, August 22, 2009, at Lodge 92. Everyone is welcome. Registration is 8 a.m., and play begins at 9 a.m. Entry fee is $20 per person, which includes Czech lunch, kolaches and coffee in the morning, prizes after each round, and grand prizes. Late entries will be accepted if play slots are available. Please pre-register to help us estimate our food supply. For more information and to register, contact Helen Kubala, 4105 Circle Trail, Fort Worth, Texas 76135 or call (469) 774-8588. Directions to Lodge 92: Take I-35 North to Loop 820. Go west on 820 to Azle Avenue exit. Turn left on Azle Avenue. Go to the second red light. This is Roberts Cut-Off. Turn right on Roberts Cut-Off. Hall is on the right. Fraternally, Helen Kubala —SPJST—
Lodge 133 San Antonio: no August meeting
Milton Zavodny Lodge 24, Cyclone August 6, 2009 Happy Birthday! We Love You! Love, Martha Debbie and Freddie Faye, Carroll and Scott Melanie and David Ashley and Eric
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SPJST Lodge 133, San Antonio will not meet Sunday, August 16, 2009, due to a conflict. We will meet again on Sunday, September 20 at 2 p.m. Please join us. We will have food to enjoy as well as a games’ party. Respectfully submitted, Jarolyn Popp, President —SPJST—
Several members were recognized at the July meeting of Lodge 79, Corpus Christi. LEFT PHOTO: Irene and Weaver Mitchell celebrated their 61st wedding anniver-
Lodge 142 Houston meets August 16
SPJST Lodge 142, Houston members met at Lodge 88, Houston building for their regular monthly meeting on Sunday, July 12, 2009, at 2 p.m. after the lunch prepared by Rita Hermis. Due to the absence of President Kieschnick, the meeting was called to order by Vice President Dennis Hermis. The minutes were read and approved, and all correspondence was read by Secretary Alice. All officers’ reports were read and approved. Visitors were recognized — Lodge 88, Houston President Pat Bruce and Mary Wunderlich. Committee reports were given. Sick committee reported that Alice Jochen and Gunnar Owens were on the sick list. Birthdays recognized for July were Pat Schleider and Dennis Hermis. The capsule prize drawing for $70 went unclaimed due to the absence of Linda Kubena, Marbury Mock, Henry Gene Linhart, and Jennifer Petter. The meeting adjourned at 2:45 p.m. Next Meeting—August 16 The next meeting will be held Sunday, August 16 at 2 p.m. Lunch will be served at 1 p.m. Fraternally, Alice Jochen, Secretary —SPJST—
sary on July 10. Susan and Frank Sacky celebrated their 44th wedding anniversary on July 31. RIGHT PHOTO: Virginia Rebecek celebrated her birthday on July 21.
Lodge 184, Moulton plans August 23 family social
Dear Members, You are invited to our family social on Sunday, August 23, 2009, beginning at 3 p.m. Meal will be served at 4:30 p.m. Please bring an item for the silent auction. Desserts are also welcome. Please RSVP by August 19 to Elmer Michna (361) 596-7446 or Johnnie Hoffman (361) 865-2342. Fraternally, Johnnie Hoffman Treasurer —SPJST—
Lodge 187 Round Rock meets August 9
Lodge 187, Round Rock will meet Sunday, August 9, 2009. The board meeting is at 2 p.m., entertainment meeting at 2:30 p.m., and lodge meeting at 3 p.m. A potluck meal will be served after the meeting. Don’t forget that we are collecting canned food items with pull tabs, packaged crackers or other things you think a homeless person could use. See you at the meeting. Margie Haas, FAC/Reporter —SPJST—
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Lodge 191, Lufkin awards scholarship
The next dance is Saturday, August 15, 2009, with music provided by the Silver Eagles from 8 to 11 p.m. For those of you who missed our July anniversary dance, you really missed a great time. The food was great as well as the entertainment. All who were there had a great time. We would like to thank those who stayed to help clean the lodge after the dance. This really helped the officers. Ed and Linda Mount presented a $500 scholarship to their grandson Allen Arrington, who was really appreciative of it as it will help further his education. Our lodge is so glad we can support our youth with scholarships. It is you, the members, who make this possible with your support and donations and for that we say, “thank you.� Our lodge has Jeremy Juarez and Steven Brown who work the concession stand for us. This allows the members to dance instead of working. They do a great job. Thanks, guys! Encourage your friends to become members of SPJST Lodge 191. For information concerning the lodge, lodge rentals, or for reserva-
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Bob Bayer Lodge 107, Floresville August 9, 2009 Happy Birthday and Get Well Soon! We Love You! Love, Your Family
tions, call Alma Breazeale (936) 8295808 or e-mail almab@consolidated.net. Fraternally, Alma Breazeale —SPJST—
Lodge 271, Laredo gives to local organizations
SPJST Lodge 271, Laredo met July 1, 2009, beginning at 7:43 p.m. President Hector Vitela led the Pledge of Allegiance. Members remained standing for a moment of silent prayer. The register was read. The minutes were read and approved. Mateo Cabello gave the treasurer’s report. Upcoming activities were discussed. On Wednesday, July 8, a monetary donation of $50 will be presented to Casa Misericordia Family Violence Center. Mateo Cabello and Claudia Martinez made a motion to give the donation, and Cynthia Cabello seconded the motion. Hector Vitela made a motion, seconded by Mateo Cabello, that on Wednesday, July 15, a $60 donation for paint for kitchen church will be given. A motion was made by Esther Cabello, seconded by Mirna Castanon, that on Wednesday, July 22, a monetary donation of $50 be given to Texas Food Bank. District Seven activities include a bowling tournament on Saturday, September 26. The cost is $60 for a team of four bowlers. The Corpus Christi End-of-Summer Getaway is August 7 to 9. The president adjourned the meeting at 8:16 p.m.
Next Meeting—August 5 The next meeting is Wednesday, August 5 at Sirloin Stockade, located at 5301 San Dario Avenue in Laredo, Texas 78041-3043; telephone (956) 724-3800. Fraternally, Cynthia Cabello, Reporter —SPJST—
Ennis Sewing Circle
Ennis Sewing Circle met on July 9, 2009, at 10 a.m. for regular meeting, annual elephant sale, and show and tell. We had 19 members and three guests - Julius Podhrasky, Jerry Zmolek and Joe Ehrenberger. We did not quilt. Our elephant sale started at 11 a.m. We did really well, and everyone enjoyed it. After our sale, Dorothy Prachyl led us in prayer, and we enjoyed a delicious meal. Thank you, everyone, for all the goods dishes, and the clean-up. President Sadie Kubin called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all, and a moment of silence was held for Ann Patril, aunt of Irene Prachyl, Lil Kosarek, Libbie Vrla, and Georgie Morales. Dorothy J. Kudrna read the minutes, and Lil Kosarek gave the trea-
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surer’s report. Both were accepted as read. Dorothy Prachyl read a note from Robert Cunningham thanking our Club for the memorial made to the Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center in Temple in memory of Esther. Also a note and donation was received from Clara Miller in memory of Georgie Zabojnik, a previous member. A note and donation was received from Gay and Darrel Williams in memory of Vlasta Laznovsky. Gay and Darrel are from Fort Worth. We appreciated all our notes and memorials. Sunshine Lady Eleanora announced the July birthday celebrants. None were present, but we wished them all a happy birthday. We missed Josephine Kubin, who fell that morning and broke her wrist. We wish her a speedy recovery. It was announced next month we will quilt our Christmas quilt. So quilters, please come. We need you. A special thank you to Jim and
Lo d ge 1 6 0 , S a n A ng el o mem be r ce lebrate s 99th birthday
For a number of years, Ida helped SPJST Lodge 160, San Angelo member Ida Chlapek celebrated her her husband on the farm, working in 99th birthday with a breakfast party the field. She always enjoyed raiswith family and friends. Breakfast is ing a garden and sewing clothes for her favorite meal, and that was her her daughter and herself. During the drought in the 50s, choice of a party. she worked at a Ida was born moccasin factory. July 23, 1910 near Later, she went to Lowake, Texas to work at SH Kress Charlie and Rosie and worked there Batla Urban. She until the store was the oldest of closed. Therefour children. She after, she worked attended school at in the catalog deLowake, going partment of JC through the eighth Penney until she grade. In 1928, retired. she attended Hus Ida is a memSchool in Temple, ber of SPJST where she met Lodge 160, San John Chlapek. Angelo. She is a They were marcharter member ried December of Wall Brethren 27, 1930, at her Church and Wall parent’s home Christian Sisters. near Lowake. Ida Chlapek She was very acThey lived the first tive for many years two years of their married life near Seaton, moving in and was also a Sunday School 1932 to a farm near Wall. In 1934, teacher. She has one daughter and son-inthey moved to a farm near Veribest where she lived until moving to Rio law Sharon and Walmar Hohmann Concho Terrace Retirement Center, and one grandson Mark. —SPJST— San Angelo, in February 2008.
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Mary Strunc for donating a quilt stand for our sale. We auctioned it off. The highest bidder was Ann Clagett. Thank you to Joyce Ehrenberger for the paper plates and cups that she donated. It is truly appreciated. Pat Fowler stopped by early, but was unable to stay. Her Aunt Rosie Bednar is in the hospital again. Let’s all remember her in our prayers. It was good to see Kay Lynn Kovar. We always enjoy her for a couple of months in the summer when she is not teaching. Ella Mae Zmolek invited all to their Kubin, Kohn, Brozek, and Bouska family reunion to be held at the KC Hall in Ennis. Libbie Vrla spoke about the Inter-
national Sports and Cultural Festival and Sokol Slet that was held in Fort Worth. There were three fellows and one woman who rode their bicycles all the way from Chicago, Illinois, to Fort Worth, Texas. Can you imagine that! Also, almost 100 people came from the Czech Republic. All the places they went and the things they saw! They had a beautiful special number at the closing ceremony. Joyce Ehrenberger also told some memories of the Czech Republic people. Bertha Podhrasky told of the Dallas Sokol Ladies Circle hosting them. She said they were so appreciative and happy to be here. They were enjoyed by all. Our Ennis group truly had a wonderful time staying at the Omni Hotel,
taking part in the downtown parade and all the activities. There are a lot of good memories. Now for our show and tell. Irene Prachyl had several items and stories to talk about. A beautiful hand embroidery framed picture which was made by Emily Prachyl Honza given to her mother-in-law Marie Patril Honza for a Christmas gift in 1917; a smocked pillow made by hers and my grandmother Marie Hejny Patril; a crocheted butterfly made by her mother Mildred Dlabaj; pillowcases with tatting around them, embroidery scarf that her mother made before she married for her hope chest; an apron with rick-rack and stitching around it, made by her grandmother Marie
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Hejny Patril. All were beautiful items. Eleanora Pelzel showed an old kerosene iron that she used to iron white shirts with. Sadie Kubin had a Hawaii wall panel and pineapple candle. Joyce Ehrenberger had on a really cute tee-shirt with a green frog and the words — “Prsi prsi zaba nema usi.” That means — “Rain rain frog has no ears.” That was the first words Joyce learned in Czech at a Czech class in the Czech Republic. Also a beautiful framed handkerchief of the 1938 Sokol Slet in the Czech Republic. Martha Ritchey had a big long picture of a bird’s eye view of Ennis in 1910. Dorothy J. Kudrna has translated
Lo dge 16 4 , Rio H o ndo me mb er Mar y F r an ces Chup ick B en n ett a va i l a b le fo r i n - pe r so n b o o k re vi e ws a t l o d ge s, y o u th cl u bs
Mary Frances Chupick Bennett, author and storyteller presents a firstperson, in-costume book review of her award-winning historical novel, Invitation to Cat Spring: From European Tyranny to Freedom to Civil War which is suitable for schools - all grade levels; heritage societies/reunions; libraries/book clubs; churches/service organizations; hospitals/nursing homes; senior citizen groups; veterans associations; and day care centers.
About the Book Virtual Serfdom under the Hapsburgs has gripped the Czech lands for generations. In the mid-nineteenth century, letters arrive from Cat Spring, America, telling of unbelievable freedom and opportunity. Rozina and her family decide to leave Moravia and take their chances. After crossing Europe by foot, wagon, and train, they make the arduous sea voyage to their new home, braving unbelievably crowded conditions, hunger, storms, sickness, and death. As the family begins to scratch out a meager living and adjust to the adopted homeland, Civil War looms. They don’t speak English, oppose slavery, and are against secession. When Texas joins the Confederacy, difficult choices must be made. Two sons join the Confederate forces and find themselves involved in the Battle of Galveston, the largest Civil War battle fought on Texas soil. Another avoids the military, choosing, instead, to haul cotton to Mexico - a more hazardous undertaking than he can possibly imagine.
Programs Mary Frances performs an entertaining and educational first-person, in-costume book review tailored to the interest and age of each audience. School groups may be sure that curriculum objectives will be supported. Civil War enthusiasts may find the description of the little known Battle of Galveston of greatest interest. Young listeners may enjoy hearing about children who leave family and friends behind to journey with their parents to a new and unknown land. There is something for everyone here. It is the story of a people struggling to find their place in our great country, while making their own unique contribution. It is the story of us all!
About the Author Mary Frances Chupick Bennett was born and grew up in Central Texas. She descends on both sides of
her family from the Moravians who immigrated to the area in the mid19th century. For many years, she had been troubled by the fact that the Czech-speaking people are rarely mentioned in history books. Their contributions to the settling, defense, culture, and flavor of the new world have been largely ignored, except in the traditions and chronicles of individual families. Determining that the Moravian experience needed to be told in a manner which would be of interest to the general public, she began studying papers and writings left by her amateur-historian father, who served as SPJST Supreme Lodge Secretary J.F. Chupick from 1940 to 1960. After seeking out stories and legends, both oral and written, from scores of descendants, she made a trip to the Czech Republic of which Moravia is now a part. Upon completion of her manuscript, she entered it in an annual statewide competition sponsored by the Writers’ League of Texas. Her writing was one of the finalists. The historical novel which resulted is entitled Invitation to Cat Spring: From European Tyranny to Freedom to Civil War. She is the recipient of the 2007 James Angell Award. This award is presented to a member of the Presbyterian Church USA who is judged to have written the best first book for that year. Mary Frances graduated from the University of Texas at Austin. In addition to marrying and raising a family, she taught in middle and high
schools for a number of years. During her teaching career, she was named “Teacher of the Year” in her South Texas district and placed in the finals of the State Competition. The City of Weslaco awarded her a plaque for her efforts in erecting a memorial dedicated to the heroes of Iwo Jima and to the six famous flag raisers, one of whom was a graduate of the local high school. She is a member of the Writers’ League of Texas and the Kerrville Writers’ Association. To arrange a program for your group, contact the author for scheduling and other details at www.invitationtocatspring.com; via email jbbmfcb@ktc.com; via phone (830) 896-1680; or by mail at 303 Riverhill Boulevard, Kerrville, Texas 78028. —SPJST—
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her grandfather William Nesuda’s Czech journal to English. The journal consisted of all his expenses and income from 1892 to 1917. He had a saloon, and everyday he listed his purchases and income. Every nickel and dime was listed. When he married and started farming, the saloon items stopped, and he listed farming items and equipment. Dorothy said when she was working on this, it really took her back to that time. She has it all on a computer disc for all her children. What a wonderful thing she has done. Dorothy Prachyl had a pretty machine-made book marker made by her daughter-in-law; salt and pepper shak-
ers from her Vrla grandparents which was a premium prize they received in the box of whatever was purchased. Remember those days? I remember little plastic or glass drinking glasses that we used to get. Libbie Vrla showed an International Sport and Culture Festival banner that flew on the streets in Fort Worth during the festival. Fort Worth is donating it to the Ennis Sokol Museum; two figurines handmade and painted by Jerry Koubek in 1981; a photo album made by JD and Pam Kosarek, Lil’s son and daughter-in-law. JD and Pam hosted a Vrla family reunion at their home in Waco. We three Vrla girls -
Lil, Libbie, and myself - Lil’s other three sons and my three sons each received an album. The pictures started off with our parent’s wedding picture, pictures through their life, and ended with their 50th and 60th wedding anniversary pictures. Lil and I also showed our albums. I am so very proud of it, and so are my sons Trent, Clint, and Troy. It is a beautiful, wonderful keepsake.
Other News Mildred Krajca had a wonderful time visiting her sister Janie Thornton in Longview over July 4. They enjoyed gardening and feeding fish.
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Dorothy and Wesley Prachyl visited their daughter Cathy and her family in Colorado. It was wonderful to watch grandsons Andrew and Adam in all their sports activities. Pat Fowler is proud of her grandson Jacob Mraz, son of Julie and Jeff Mraz. He won third place in a poster contest in McAllen at the Firefighters State Convention. His poster will be on display at the Firefighters Museum in Beaumont. His brother also had a poster, but did not place. Congratulations, Jacob! Ella Mae had some little red delicious tomatoes left over from lunch, and I was lucky enough to get them. I
Lodge 219, El Paso: super swimming social, donation collection Saturday, June 27, 2009 • Submitted by Baltazar Nunez, Reporter
SPJST Lodge 219, El Paso adult and youth club members enjoyed the summer fun activities on Saturday, June 27, 2009, with a swimming party to benefit the Dame Lamano Crisis Pregnancy Center.
Every attendee was required to donate a canned food item (or more) at the door. The items were donated to Dame la Mano. Everyone had a great time on such a beautiful day. We had hamburgers, hot dogs,
beverages, door prizes, plenty of fun, and, of course, lots and lots of swimming. Thanks to the cooks for the hamburgers and hot dogs. They were delicious. Thanks to each of who participated.
1 - Left to right, Julio Talavera, Jesus Alvarado, Jesus Alcocer, Arnulfo Rivera, and Alejandro Rivas. 2 - Left to right, Fred Roy Beck, Bertha Rodriguez, and Alejandro Rivas. 3 - Left to right, Baltazar Nunez, Alejandro Rivas, Idaly Gonzalez, Bertha Rodriguez, and Aracely Quiz. 4 Front, left to right, Joseph Fandey, Henry Fandey, and Edit Fandey. Back, left to right, Selene Carvajal de Fandey, Daniel H. Fandey. 5 - Front, left to right, Laura Gomez, Manuel R. Gomez, Jr., and Maria R. Gomez. Back, left to right, Mary Gomez, Manuel A. Gomez, Sr. 6 - Left to right,
Deven Mena Rivera, Arnulfo Rivera, and Aiden Mena Rivera. 7 - Left to right, Ivan Ponce and Daniel Ponce. 8 - Left to right, Jorge Luis Martinez, Jr., Jorge Luis Martinez, Sr., Omar Martinez, Carmen Martinez, and Andres Martinez. 9 - Left to right, Alfonso De Los Santos, Jerry A. Sepulveda, and Ivan Ponce. 10 - Left to right, Elvia Vega, Alfredo Aranda, Adriana Jaramillo, Roberto Quiz, and Maria Quiz. 11 - Left to right, David Antonio Almaguer, Alejandra Almaguer, Abraham Alejandro, and Antonio Almaguer. 12 - Left to right, Deven Mena Rivera, and Rocio Rivera.
13 - Left to right, Alejandro Rivas, Edna Rivas, and Caleb Rivas. 14 - Front, left to right, Diego and Alondra De Los Santos. Back, left to right, Maria Esther Sepulveda, and Silvia De Los Santos. 15 - Left to right, Aracely Quiz, and Ivan Chavez. 16 - Left to right, Nayeli, Andrey, Yahir, Elliot, and Adrian Fernandez. 17 - Left to right, Victoriano Soto and Justina Soto. 18 - Left to right, Maria Isela Rivera, Arnulfo Rivera, and Fernanda Rivera. 19 - Left to right, Flor Mahari Armendariz, and Rosa
Armendariz. 20 - Merari Morales in front. Back, left to right, Fany, Irma, Rafael, Jovita, Rosa, Randy, Sulema, and Miguel Morales. 21 - Left to right, Aiden Mena Rivera, Rocio Rivera, Deven Mena Rivera, and Alma Alfaro. 22 - Left to right, Ricardo Rodriguez, and Bertha Rodriguez. 23 - Front, left to right, Vicent Salas, Victoria Salas, and Denise Guzman. Back, left to right, David Salas, and Alex Guzman. 24 - Left to right, Anthony Porras, Pauline Porras, and Josiah E. Porras.
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have enjoyed every little one. Thanks, Ella! The next meeting will be August 13. We will quilt, have a covered dish lunch, door prize, and little gift exchange. Enjoy the summer, stay cool, and we hope to see you. Georgie Morales, Reporter —SPJST—
Fort Worth Ladies Circle
The meeting of the Ladies Circle of SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth was called to order by President Gloria Farek with 46 members and guests attending. Everyone was welcomed. After the Pledge of Allegiance, a story entitled “Don’t Worry” was read by Mary Ann Krivanek. We were very glad to have our president with us as she had been in the hospital with pneumonia. In the absence of our Secretary Evelyn Scaff who had company visiting, Mary Ann Krivanek took the minutes. Guests attending were Aleisha Bar-
rett, Amber Moore, Shana Whitehouse, and Catherine Davis. We hope to have them visit us again or possibly become members. A motion was made to dispense with the reading of minutes from the June meeting. President Farek mentioned she had a copy of the Vestnik with a picture of the Stars Over Texas quilt with Mary Ann Kozel and Evelyn Scaff who made the quilt and did a beautiful job. The treasurer’s report was given by Pauline Morbitzer, and she stated she sent a get well card to Gloria Farek. Gloria thanked the Club for the card. We were glad to see Alice Barnes and have her back with us and also Linda Horner. We were sorry to hear that Garland Ellsworth was in the hospital. A card was signed by all members in attendance and will be sent to him. Garland, we wish you the best. Our prayers are with you. The hostesses for today’s meeting were Marlene Bass, Willie Mae Becan, Kathy Ormsbee, and Lois Smith. We always have so many great dishes to sample and many great cooks. Hostesses for next month will be Doris Overstreet, Estelle Hurtik, Ann Schneider and helping will be
Theresa Clay. Under old business, remember the trip to Tyler on October 13 to see the roses. We will carpool and have a good time as we always do when we get together. Tickets will be printed for the Stars Over Texas quilt that will be given away on September 18, 2010, at the 100th anniversary of SPJST Lodge 92. We will have the tickets available to be distributed at the September Ladies Circle meeting. Be sure to purchase some tickets as the quilt is beautiful. It is red, white and blue; the back of the quilt is just as pretty to look at. They did such a beautiful job. The proceeds will go to local charities. “Happy Birthday” was sung to the following members—Kathy Ormsbee, Stanley Krenek, Margaret Laymance, Charles Schneider, Debbie Akin, Jennifer Miller, Theretta Praslicka, and Martha Studer. Door prizes were won by Mary Ann Kozel, Doris Overstreet, Mary Ann Gibson, Betty Loyd, Mary Windham, Ann Schneider, Pauline Morbitzer, Darlene Tompkins, and Monalee Hattendorf. Thank you to all who brought door prizes. Our president brought gift bags that she had painted,
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and all members could choose from the various flowers on them. Thank you, Gloria! You are always so generous. We all appreciate it very much. The meeting was adjourned, and grace was said by Mary Ann Krivanek. We had a great feast of food to choose from. Then, we all enjoyed playing bingo, with Joyce Tesar always doing such a great job calling the numbers. Next month’s meeting will be August 11 beginning at 10:30 a.m. Fraternally, Mary Ann Krivanek Acting Secretary —SPJST—
For 2010, no Social Security cost-of-living increases
For the first time in 35 years, the Congressional Budget Office estimates that older Americans will receive no cost-of-living increases in their Social Security checks for 2010.
Lodge 219, El Paso: super swimming social, donation collection Saturday, June 27, 2009 • Submitted by Baltazar Nunez, Reporter
25 - Left to right, Rodolfo Rivas, Bertha Rivas, and Alejandra Estrada. 26 - Left to right, Enrique Acosta, Nelly Acosta, Hazed Nevarez, Abdiel Nevarez, and Diego, Antonio, Jocelyn and Mayela Alcocer. 27 - Left to right, Enrique Acosta, Nelly Acosta, Abdiel Nevarez, Mayela Alcocer, Soledad Alcocer, Hazed Nevarez and Myriam Alcocer. 28 - Front, left to right, Estela Sanchez, Luis Sanchez, Cesar Sanchez, Sr. Back, left to right, Roxanne Sanchez, Adriana Sanchez, and Cesar Sanchez, Jr. 29 - Left to right, Delia Trevino, and Estela O. Porras. DOOR
PRIZES! 30 - Lots and lots of door prizes! 31 - Left to right, Alejandra Estrada claims door prize from Bertha Rodriguez. 32 - Left to right, Rodolfo Rivas claims door prize from Bertha Rodriguez. 33 - Left to right, Sofia and Jesus Ivan Alcocer claim a door prize from Bertha Rodriguez. SWIMMING! 34 - Left to right, Rocio Rivera, Deven Mena Rivera, Aiden Mena Rivera, and Beto Ramos. 35 - Left to right, Edit, Daniel H., Joseph, Henry Fandey, and Selene Carvajal de Fandey. 36 - Left to right, Antonio Almaguer and David Antonio Almaguer.
37 - Left to right, Alejandro Rivas, and Caleb Rivas. 38 - Left to right, Jovita Morales, Rocio Alvarado and Merari Morales. 39 - Left to right, Flor Mahari Armendariz, and Aracely
Cuanda-Quiz. 40 - Left to right, Manuel R. And Laura Gomez. 41 - Left to right, Irven Soto, Vanesa Soto, Celene Soto, and Liz Soto. 42 - Some of who participated.
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Under a “hold harmless” provision of federal law, basic premiums for Medicare Part B cannot rise higher than any year’s COLA. So a zero costof-living increase means that the basic premium of $96.40 will not change. Part B covers doctor visits and outpatient services. The protection does not apply to beneficiaries who do not have Part B premiums withheld from their Social Security checks, pay a higher amount based on higher income, or are newly enrolled in Part B. Their price for Part B will rise unless Congress makes changes before the end of 2009. —SPJST—
The Serve America Act: anyone can participate, earn awards
On April 21, 2009, President Barack Obama signed the largest and most extensive public service act in the history of the United States. The new act increases opportunities in public service for people of all ages and makes changes in other programs. For example:
Grant level, which is currently $5,350 per year and will increase next year and in years to come. • People over age 55 who do 350 hours of public service can receive a $1,000 education award. It can be transferred to a child or grandchild. • The age and income eligibility for Foster Grandparents and Senior Companions has been expanded. —SPJST—
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Purse/wallet precautions
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Submitted by Jim Wiest Lodge 80, Holland
Read this and make a copy for your files in case you need to refer to it someday. Maybe we should all take some of this advice! A corporate attorney sent the following out to the employees in his company.
1. Do not sign the back of your credit cards. Instead, put “PHOTO ID REQUIRED.” 2. When you are writing checks to pay on your credit card accounts, DO NOT put the complete account number on the “For” line. Instead, just put the last four numbers. The credit card com-
• Youngsters from 6th to 12th grades can earn a $500 award. • AmeriCorps positions will be increased to reach 250,000. • It ties the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award to the maximum Pell
Scenes from Lodge 271, Laredo Meeting
Wednesday, July 1, 2009 • Submitted by Cynthia Cabello, Reporter
LEFT PHOTO: Members at the meeting. PHOTO 2: Happy birthday to Lodge 271, Laredo President Hector Vitela, left, on June 30. Special guest at the meeting was State FAC Chester Jenke, right, and wife
Colleen, not shown. PHOTO 3: Happy birthday to Carmelita Cabello on July 20. RIGHT and BELOW LEFT PHOTO: Members enjoy meeting. OTHER PHOTOS: Door prize winners!
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pany knows the rest of the number, and anyone who might be handling your check as it passes through all the check processing channels won’t have access to it.
3. Put your work phone number on your checks instead of your home phone. If you have a PO Box use that instead of your home address. If you do not have a PO Box, use your work address. Never have your Social Security number printed on your checks. You can add it if it is necessary, but if you have it printed, anyone can get it.
4. Place the contents of your wallet on a photocopy machine. Do both sides of each license, credit card, etc. You will know what you had in your wallet and all of the account numbers and phone numbers to call and cancel. Keep the photocopy in a safe place. Also, carry a photocopy of your passport when you travel either here or abroad.
We’ve all heard horror stories about fraud that’s committed on us in stealing a name, address, Social Security number, credit cards. But here’s some critical information to limit the damage in case this happens to you or someone you know:
5. We have been told we should can-
cel our credit cards immediately, but the key is having the toll free numbers and your card numbers handy so you know who to call. Keep those where you can find them. 6. File a police report immediately in the jurisdiction where your credit cards, etc., were stolen. This proves to credit providers you were diligent, and this is a first step toward an investigation (if there ever is one).
But here’s what is perhaps most important of all (most people never think to do this):
7. Call the three national credit reporting organizations immediately to place a fraud alert on your name and also call the Social Security Fraud Line number. This alert means any company that checks your credit knows your information was stolen, and they have to contact you by phone to authorize new credit. Now, here are the numbers you always need to contact about your wallet, if it has been stolen: Equifax (800) 525-6285 Experian (formerly TRW) (888) 397-3742 Trans Union (800) 680-7289 Social Security Administration fraud line (800) 269-0271 —SPJST—
Ennis Sewing Circle: “Our 5 Dorothys”
This is a picture of our five Dorothys. They are, left to right, Dorothy Valek, Dorothy Booth, Dorothy M. Kudrna, Dorothy J. Kudrna, and Dorothy Prachyl. —Submitted by Georgie Morales
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In Memoriam
In Memory of Grady Hopkins
Funeral services for Pastor Grady Edward “Bud” Hopkins, 73, of Zavalla were held Friday, July 3, 2009, at 2 p.m. in the Texas District UPC Campgrounds Tabernacle with Reverend Danny Russo, Reverend Mark Green, and Reverend Gary Carter officiating. Interment followed in Zavalla Cemetery. Pastor Hopkins was born Septem- Grady Hopkins ber 14, 1935, in Zavalla, Texas, to the late Jimmie (Austin) and Willie Warren Hopkins, and died Tuesday, June 30, 2009, at his residence. Pastor Hopkins graduated from Zavalla High School in 1954 and was drafted into the United States Army, serving from 1958 to 1960. He returned home November 17, 1960, which was Faye’s (his sweetheart) 18th birthday. He and Faye were married February 4, 1961, in Houston, Texas. They resided in Houston until May 1965 and later moved to Zavalla, where he resided until his death. He was a member of SPJST Lodge 191, Lufkin. Pastor Hopkins was a devoted pastor, husband, Daddy, Papa, brother and uncle, and was a never-tiring servant of Jesus Christ. He graduated from Texas Bible College in 1998 and was an ordained minister with the United Pentecostal Church. Pastor Hopkins was the Director of Foreign Missions, Texas District UPC Section 4 for 12 years. He was a Zavalla 4-H leader, president of the Zavalla Cemetery Association, former Zavalla ISD PTA President, the first Boy Scout Master in Zavalla, and a volunteer with the Zavalla Volunteer Fire Department. Survivors include his wife of 48 years Faye Hopkins of Zavalla; daughters and son-in-law Brenda and John Puntch and Jamie Hopkins, all of Zavalla; son Delbert Dawes of Humble; grandson Treyton Puntch of Zavalla; granddaughter Brianna Puntch of Zavalla; sisters and brothers-in-law Laura Mae and Bill Terrell of Zavalla and Yvonne and Marwood Buford of Huntington; brothers and sisters-in-law Jimmy and Nelda Hopkins of Tomball and J.P. and Lavon
Hopkins of Zavalla; sister-in-law Eulavia Hopkins of Zavalla; brotherin-law and wife Bob and Shirley Brezina of Houston; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. In addition to his parents, Pastor Hopkins was preceded in death by brothers Wayne Hopkins and Dan Hopkins. Pallbearers were Billy Terrell, Kevin Hopkins, Edwin Buford, Rickey Gates, Carl Hopkins, Stephen Brezina, Terence Hopkins, Richard Hopkins, and Treyton Puntch. Honorary pallbearers were Pastors of the Texas District UPC, Section 4. Memorial contributions may be made to Ora United Pentecostal Church, P.O. Box 818, Huntington, Texas 75949. Carroway-Claybar Funeral Home, Lufkin, directors, were in charge of arrangements. —SPJST—
Expression of Sympathy
We, the Resolution Committee, on behalf of the members of Lodge 9, Snook, extend our deepest sympathy to the family of our member, COREY DON KOVAR. Long, long ago, in the land of sausage and kolaches, a bouncing baby boy was born. This boy was different from others – he was born with a fishing pole in his Corey Kovar hand. While most babies were dressing themselves in pink and blue, this baby chose real tree advantage for his wardrobe. Corey Don Kovar grew up in Snook, Texas. He was baptized and confirmed in the Snook Brethren Church. He graduated from Snook High School in l996. He attended Texas State Technical College and in 1998, he walked across the stage with a degree in computer systems and maintenance in his hand. In January 1999, he began working for Suddenlink Media in College Station, Texas, as an ad sales technician. He spent his days traveling the United
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States doing his “thang.” Corey was an avid outdoorsman. He hunted with gun and bow and fished every chance he could. During deer and spring turkey seasons, Corey served as a guide for Magnum Guide Service of Eldorado, Texas. He was also a licensed guide in the state of New Mexico. Corey’s favorite hunting buddy was Kaboux, a three-year-old blue lacy. When Corey was not hunting or fishing, he was fighting fires with the Snook Volunteer Fire Department. He was certified as an Emergency Care Assistant (ECA) and a Burleson County First Responder. He began taking care of the citizens of Burleson County at age 18. Corey was a member of SPJST Lodge 9, Snook. Corey was single. He liked to drink fine wine and take long walks on the beach . . . not! It was more like Budweiser and fishing from the pier. Sickness entered Corey’s life in April 2008. On September 5, 2008, he was diagnosed with stage T3 cholangiocarcinoma or bile duct cancer. On July 11, 2009, Corey was reunited with his special relatives in heaven. They include his mother Venda Woods Kovar; paternal grandfather Paw Paw Richard Kovar; maternal grandparents Sammy and Madeline Woods; and uncle Samuel Woods. Survivors include his father Donald R. Kovar and stepmother Kellie Moore Kovar of Christoval; brother and sister-in-law Craig and Brandy Kovar of Snook; brother Casey Kovar of San Angelo; paternal grandmother Georgia Kovar of Snook; uncles and aunts David and Sharon Kovar and Debbie Paul of Snook, Franklin and Darla Woods of Collierville, Tennessee, Bobby and Linda Woods of Somerville, Glen Vest of Somerville, and Mary Jack Kolar of Colorado; cousins Kevin, Jeff, and Austin Paul and Hannah and Hayden Kovar, all of Snook, Carrie Buller of South Korea, and Daniel Woods of Dallas; godparents Alfred and Betty Schoenemann of Snook; and many other relatives and treasured friends. Visitation was held Tuesday, July 13 from 2 to 9 p.m. at Strickland Funeral Home in Somerville, with the family present from 6 to 8 p.m. A celebration of Corey’s life was held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 15 at Snook Brethren Church. Burial followed at the Snook Cemetery. The family requests that anyone wishing to honor Corey with a gift,
please send a memorial to Hospice of San Angelo, P.O. Box 471, San Angelo, Texas 76902, or the Snook Volunteer Fire Department, P. O. Box 172, Snook, Texas 77878. Arrangements were entrusted to Strickland Funeral Home in Somerville. Sign the guestbook for Corey at www.stricklandfuneralhomes.com. Resolution Committee Maude Jakubik Ann Schoeneman —SPJST—
In Memory of LaVerne Bartosh
LaVerne Bartosh, age 82, of Austin passed away July 18, 2009, after a short illness and a long journey with Alzheimer’s Disease. Visitation was on Thursday, July 23 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. A service celebrating her life was held on Friday, July 24 at 10 a.m. in the Me- LaVerne Bartosh morial Chapel of Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Funeral Home in Pflugerville, Texas. Interment followed at Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Cemetery. LaVerne was born in Hare, Texas, on January 13, 1927, the third of five children, to Mary and Paul Pasemann. She told many stories of growing up on the farm and attending the oneroom Hare School and later Thrall School. On September 28, 1947, she married Walter L. Bartosh in Granger, Texas. They moved to Austin and raised five children. LaVerne was a full-time mother and homemaker, an excellent seamstress, avid crafter, master gardener, and loved nature and being outdoors. True to her German heritage, she was a good cook, domino enthusiast, and loved to dance, laugh, and have a good time. She was also a good athlete and played volleyball and softball into her 30s, then she coached softball, assisted with baseball and was always in the stand cheering (or “coaching”) her children at their various sports events. She also served as classroom parent volunteer and in PTA and booster clubs. She loved, enjoyed and frequently cared for her 10 grandchildren. LaVerne was a member of SPJST
Lodge 18, Elgin. She was also a member of the Sprinkle Home Demonstration Club, Walnut Creek Optimist Club, Sons of Herman, KJT, and volunteered at St. David’s Hospital. LaVerne was preceded in death by her parents; sister Della Miksch and husband Benny; brothers Marvin Pasemann and wife Edna, Glen Roy Pasemann and wife Donna; and two great-grandchildren. LaVerne is survived by Walter Bartosh, Sr., loving and dedicated husband of 61 years, who kept her active, dancing, and enjoying life through the stages of Alzheimer’s disease; chil-
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dren Don Bartosh (Genabeth), Mary Schroeder (Galen), Walter Bartosh, Jr. (Sherry), Tina Bartosh, and Allen Bartosh; 10 grandchildren; five greatgrandchildren; brother Paul Pasemann (Judy); and many nieces, nephews, and extended family members. Donations may be made to The Cottages at Chandler Creek, 2401 North A.W. Grimes Boulevard, Round Rock, Texas, 78665; or Lighthouse Hospice, 100 North College Street, Round Rock, Texas, 78664. Respectfully submitted, Evelyn Gustafson —SPJST—
Reunions
Reunion notices are published at no charge and as a benefit to our SPJST members. First-run announcements may be edited to fit the space. Thereafter, and until the week of the reunion date as space permits, notices will be run in an abbreviated form. Please include SPJST lodge name/number and contact phone number. Thank you! August 8 Provazek-Tobola-Christen-Svetlik families—at Knights of Columbus Hall in Shiner, Texas. For information, call Krystle Michna (361) 596-4866; Cheryl Pilat (361) 596-4847; or Preston Koncaba (361) 772-4097. Submitted by Preston Koncaba, Lodge 184, Moulton.
August 9 Marek-Supak-Haisler families—at Cooks Point Community Center, in Cooks Point community. For information, contact secretary Susan Tolbert (979) 272-8231. Submitted by Bonnie Walker, Lodge 9, Snook.
August 9 Hubenak family—at El Campo Civic Center, 2450 North Mechanic (Highway 71), El Campo, Texas. RSVP by no later than August 1 to EJ and Gladys Hubenak, 7 South Erik, Angleton, Texas 77515; (979) 849-4751; or via email eghube@cmaaccess.com. Submitted by Annie Hubenak, Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje.
August 16 Dickson School—at Moulton Community Center in Moulton, Texas. For questions, contact Joe and Georgia (Sralla) Henderson (361) 771-3698, Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje. —SPJST—
Mynar family
The descendents and friends of Paul and Mary Hoyack Mynar will meet for their annual reunion Sunday August 16, 2009, at the Caldwell Senior Center, located at 210 West Buck Street in Caldwell, Texas. The Center will open at 10 a.m. There is ample parking in the city lot behind the center and handicap/ easy access at the rear of the building. Lunch will be potluck at 12:30 p.m. to allow time for church attendance in the morning. Paper goods, iced tea, and coffee will be furnished. Bring your pictures and memories to share. We look forward to seeing you! Submitted by, Margaret Haisler Lodge 186, Caldwell —SPJST—
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The deadline for all Vestnik items is 5 p.m. the Wednesday before the publication date. Send your news and photos directly to:
SPJST Vestnik Editor Melanie Zavodny P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 Fax: (254) 774-7447
Email: melaniez@vvm.com
State Youth Director: fall activities coming
Grandparents’ Day is September 13 Grandparents’ Day is September 13. Remember all the wonderful grandparents who have been so special in our lives. It’s also a day for families. Everyone is somebody’s grandchild and can be involved in the observance of this day. It can be a time to discover one’s roots and even a time to learn patience, understanding and appreciation for the elderly - the perfect time to enhance communication between the generations. Many times, too, only information is passed down to the grandchildren, everyone can be assured of his heritage being preserved.
Czech Heritage Month October is Czech Heritage Month. Good times await those who travel to the State Fair of Texas in Dallas on Sunday, October 4. That’s Heritage Day and once again, SPJST lodges in the Dallas - Fort Worth area will be represented by their members at the celebration which takes place just inside the entrance to Fair Park. SPJST Home Office will again help with this year’s Heritage Day, and we invite you to come out for a good time.
Summer Camp SPJST Summer Camp 2009 has come and gone. What a time we had! Summer camp is something that we build up for all year long and once the camping season starts, it seems to be over in the blink of an eye. Thank you to everyone who took an active part in making sure that our kids stayed safe at our camps. Like all years there are so many positive memories that the kids are able to take home with them. I know that I have quite a few that I will always remember. Thanks for the good work that you do.
Questions? Call (800) 727-7578
Czech Feszt in Temple Please mark your calendar to be in Temple on Saturday, October 31. Please watch your Vestnik for additional details. Fraternally, John Hoelscher State Youth Director —SPJST—
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Lodge 9, Snook Lodge 18, Elgin youth looking Youth Club forward to fun year raises funds with bake sale Dear Readers, I am excited about being a member of SPJST Lodge 9, Snook Youth Club. I look forward to doing some fun things this year. Riley Green —SPJST—
Lodge 18, Elgin youth enjoys District Two swim party
Dear Vestnik, The water park that we went to was fun. There were two big slides and a big bucket of water. There was also a thing that went round and round. A lot of people were there. I had a load of fun! I hope other people had fun, too. SPJST should do that two times a year. It wasn’t very big, but it was cool. They just opened a while back. I hope that we go there next year. JB Anderson —SPJST—
Dear Vestnik, On June 20, 2009, we had a bake sale at Meyer’s Elgin Smokehouse. We sold baked goods and made $100 that went to our Sea World trip funds. I was riding a RipStick outside with a bake sale sign on and was advertising to customers. Then, on Western Days, we played a baseball game for our high school, and I went two for three with a double and a triple and scored two runs with four RBIs. EJ Anderson —SPJST—
Lodge 18, Elgin youth: thanks to Meyerʼs Smokehouse
Dear Vestnik, At the beginning of June, the youth had a bake sale. We did great and owe a huge thank you to Meyer’s in Elgin’s
2007-2008 SPJST State Royalty shares photos with Lodge 17, New Tabor Dear Vestnik Readers, It was an honor to present Lodge 17, New Tabor with a portrait of Lindsey, Kellie, Laramie and myself as the 2007-2008 State Royalty at the June adult Lodge 17 meeting. Our pictures hang beside Mrs. Donna Trcalek Jones (Lind-
sey’s mom) who was the 19771978 State Queen. We all enjoyed our time representing SPJST, and the pictures show it! Fraternally yours, Colby Havemann 2007-2008 State King —SPJST—
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for their hospitality and kindness. Not only did we have good business and air conditioning, but we also had major generosity from the Meyer’s business. So, thank you to everyone from Meyer’s! On July 11, 2009, the youth with the exception of one, participated in the McDade Watermelon Festival parade. Other than the weather, we had a great time! On July 18, the youth planned to have a car wash, but it was postponed due to problems with our car washing site. No worries, the car wash will still go on—just at a later date. Best of all, this month was camp. In those four short days, I had a blast!
It was awesome being a Leader-InTraining (LIT) for the first time. My favorite part had to be water tubing and hanging with my other LIT, Alyssa. Thanks to everyone for making camp awesome—especially Lynette for making it nice and easy on me! Sincerely, Mikhaila Nelson —SPJST—
Lodge 18, Elgin youth reports on parade, camp
Dear Vestnik, Sometime in June, Lodge 18, Elgin Youth Club had a back sale at Meyer’s. We sold cakes, cookies, pies, and brownies made by me. At the end of the bake sale, we made over $100. The date is July 11. Lodge 18 attended a parade in McDade at the Watermelon Festival. The parade lasted about 45 minutes. Then they had a car show and carnival. It was hot as heck. There was a bunch of things to do.
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The year was 2009. The date was July 12. It was the best week I have ever had at camp. At camp, I had a blast. There was so much stuff to do. You could go to the lake. You could play. You could do some raiding— not much—but it was still fun. Sincerely, Brandon Bowen —SPJST—
SPJST August Vestnik Project - Enjoy the Great Outdoors
This project earns a maximum of 1 point in the SPJST Youth Clubs Merit Points System. Mail completed project no later than September 15, 2009 to: SPJST Youth Program c/o SPJST Home Office • P.O. Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503
Name__________________________________________________________________ Age______________ Lodge______________
Enjoy the Great Outdoors
When SPJST Youth Leaders and
District Youth Counselors met at the SPJST Education and Nature Center at Cooper Farm for their annual retreat in March, one of the things they talked about was the importance of developing an appreciation for wildlife and nature preservation through the SPJST Youth Program.
“Enjoying the great outdoors can be a discovery experience where people find things out about themselves, about each other and about the natural world,” says SPJST State Youth Director John Hoelscher. “When boys and girls — even grownups — play in nature they tend to invent their own games. Young people are especially good about using their imaginations and coming up with creative ways to have fun.” Darell Hammond is Co-Founder of KaBoom!, a non-profit organization that is working to build a playground within walking distance of every child in America. According to Hammond, outdoor learning and recreation is important for a child's physical and mental development. “Playing outside helps release endorphins in your body that motivate you,” he says. State Youth Director John Hoelscher agrees. “One of the reasons that you feel so good when you play outside is that the physical activity does your body a lot of good. Research shows that children who play outside for an average of 90 minutes per day in good weather have less risk of heart trouble later in life.” Experiencing nature through outdoor play is the best school for tomorrow’s environmentalists, according to musician Chuck Leavell, author of the children’s book, Tree Farmer. “If you ask little Johnny where the guitar comes from, he’s likely to tell you from the music store,” he says. “In fact the guitar comes from trees from our forest. So we want
to get these young minds thinking about nature, about how different kinds of plants and animals live together. You want to plant this seed and you want to let this seed grow and flourish.” To get children back to nature, Last Child in the Woods author Richard Louv supports a team approach. “Parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and other adults, need to take kids outdoors ourselves,” he says. In addition, Louv says we need to support “morally and financially” institutions and organizations that encourage kids to spend time outside enjoying the Great Outdoors. Now, Let’s Hear from You! In the space below tell what outdoor activities that you currently enjoy, then share three outdoor activities that you would like to see offered at the SPJST Education and Nature Center that is currently under construction. Use the back of this page if you need more space. _________________________________________________________
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Lodge 18, Elgin youth enjoys Boy Scout camp
Dear Vestnik, When I went to the McDade parade, tons of people with floats were there. Our float was SPJST. We were almost at the end. The parade was short. The next day, Mom and I went to Lake Bastrop for Boy Scout camp. On the way to camp, we saw a wreck. When we got there, we had to drive another mile. My best cousin Logan was there. First, my group went to a BB range called Fort Houston. We shot a bird and clinkers. I remember some rules: keep gun down range, never touch gun until told, and always wear some type of eye protection. Next, we went to archery. I got two bulls’ eyes, four red, and three blues. Then, we went to watersports. We played a game. There were two teams, and we threw sponges at each other. Then, we ate lunch. I brought stuff that didn’t have to go in the refrigerator because the camp owners said they weren’t going to have refrigeration. It was fun! Then, we went to arts and crafts. We made snakes. Logan and I made coral snakes. When I got home, I slept the rest of the day. TJ Anderson —SPJST—
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Lodge 17, New Tabor youth: member of championship team
Lodge 47, Seaton youth places first at District Two YAD
Congratulations to Lodge 17, New Tabor Youth Club member Alexia Perkkio, far right. Alexia was a member of the Burleson County sevenand eight-year-old All Star team that won the championship. She is the daughter of Devin and Crystal Perkkio.
Lodge 30, Taiton Youth Club to honor grandparents
The August meeting of SPJST Lodge 30, Taiton Youth Club was held on July 26, 2009, and was called to order by Vice President Vincent Lutringer at 2:42 p.m. Donovan Krpec led the youth club members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance, SPJST motto, and prayer. The roll of officers and members was called by Secretary Sarah Supak. A motion was made by Jessica Fucik to amend the reading of the minutes, sec-
Lodge 25, Ennis youth: summer fun
Dear Vestnik Readers, This is my first letter to the Vestnik. Last year, my family went to Schlitterbahn for vacation, and Daddy got fungus foot. This year, for vacation we went to Arkansas. We went swimming in an inside swimming pool. We
A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Dylan Treumer, seconded by Allison Fucik at 3:10 p.m. Fraternally, Allison Fucik, age 13 Reporter —SPJST—
looked for crystals. I found a lot of crystals. I went Sea World two years ago, and I petted a dolphin. Love, Misty Dvorak —SPJST—
onded by Sarah Supak. Motion carried. The treasurer’s report was given by Treasurer Jessica Fucik. Dylan Treumer reminded members that dues are $1.50 per member for any who has not already paid. Under old business, the 2009 District Six YAD was hosted by Lodge 30, Taiton on July 19 at the Taiton Community Center. It was a great success, and Lodge 30 had many winners. State YAD is set for August 1 at the Mayborn Center in Temple, Texas. Members were reminded to look in the Vestnik for any additional information. Under new business, the District Six Fall Meeting will be hosted by Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje on October 25. Youth club members were also reminded that at the fall meeting, there will be a Christmas ornament contest. Youth Leader’s Report Mrs. Bubela talked about District Six YAD. She expressed thanks to everyone who helped that day. Congratulations were also given to all of the winners along with good luck wishes at State YAD. Luc Marcaurele gave a report on his first district YAD. The August birthday celebrant was Luc Marcaurele. Next Meeting—September 13 The September meeting will be held on September 13. We will be celebrating Grandparents’ Day. The youth club members are to arrive in church clothes at 7:45 a.m. to get ready for the breakfast. The adult meeting will be held at 8 a.m. with the youth meeting to be after the breakfast. Grandparents are to arrive around 9 a.m.
Dear Readers, District Two Youth Achievement Day was held at SPJST Lodge 24, Cyclone Flag Hall Sunday, July 26, 2009, and it turned out to be wonderful. There was a hamburger meal, the royalty competition, talents, and awards. I placed first in constructed items and third in handicraft. Congratulations to 2009-2010 District Two King Sam Vanicek, Queen Nichole Festa, and their duke and duchess. Every contestant did a fantastic job. Lodge 47’s next meeting is on Au-
Congrats, Ha pp y B i r th d a y !
Keith Wockenfuss Lodge 88, Houston Congratulations, Keith, on graduating pre-kindergarten this year. We are so proud of you and your award for “Most Huggable!” Have fun in kindergarten at Ellisor this year. We also want to wish you Happy 5th Birthday on August 6, 2009!
We love you very much. Mommy, Daddy, and Allison
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gust 2. Our family went to Galveston for a four-day vacation. I hope that everyone else has some time off before school starts. Fraternally, Brooke Hoelscher —SPJST—
Lodge 47, Seaton youth readies for State YAD
Dear Readers, On Sunday July 26, 2009, we went to Lodge 24, Cyclone for District Two Youth Achievement Day (YAD). We all had a great time. We danced beseda and entered the crafts. I won first place in sewing and hobby kits. I hope to see all of you this Saturday, August 1 at the Mayborn Center in Temple. I went to football camp at Rogers ISD Monday to Thursday. We learned a lot of different skills. See you all Saturday for a day of great fun. Fraternally, Brandon Hoelscher —SPJST—
Lodge 47, Seaton youth places first in sewing
Dear Readers, We went to District Two YAD this past weekend. We had a long but fun day. I get to go to State YAD August l, 2009, in Temple for placing first in
sewing. I hope to see all of you in Temple. Fraternally, Chase Alexander —SPJST—
Lodge 47, Seaton youth wins at District Two YAD
Hello, Everyone! We are getting ready to go to the Mayborn Center in Temple for the State YAD. Last weekend, we were at Lodge 24, Cyclone where I placed first in sewing and hobby kits. I made an apron for my mom. See you all Saturday, August 1 in Temple. Fraternally, Brady Alexander —SPJST—
Lodge 183 Arlington youth participate in YAD
Dear Vestnik Readers, The youth members of Lodge 183, Arlington had an awesome time at District Three YAD on Saturday, June 20, 2009. Thank you, Lodge 84, Dallas, for hosting this great event! We were well represented in all competitions. We would like to thank Youth Leader Kay Weeks; Assistant Youth Leader Debra Daniel; Lodge 183 President Ann Pustejovsky; and all our parents, aunts, uncles, grandparents, and lodge members. These folks are
always there to support our youth. Special congrats to Gena Weeks for being crowned the District Three Queen! Good work, Gena! Lodge 183 YAD results are as follows.
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Lodge 88, Houston youth excels
First Place Lodge 183 Youth Club—Scrapbook Gena Weeks—Royalty Katelyn Daniel—Sewing Individual Talent Tommy Weeks—Science and Education Second Place Lodge 183 Youth Club—Poster Tommy Weeks—Royalty Photography, Group Talent Katelyn Daniel—Handicraft Gena Weeks—Individual Talent Group Talent Katie Weeks—Group Talent
Third Place Gena Weeks—Handicraft, Sewing Levi Adamek—Hobby Kits Photography Katelyn Daniel—Hobby Kits
Honorable Mention Katie Weeks—Royalty Food, Handicraft, Sewing Photography, Individual Talent Katelyn Daniel—Food, Photography Tommy Weeks—Food, Hobby Kits Individual Talent Gena Weeks—Food, Hobby Kits Pictorial Arts Levi Adamek—Handicraft Individual Talent
Best of luck to all who will be going on to State YAD! Next stop— District Three Camp! Woo-hoo! Tommy Weeks, age 15 Reporter —SPJST—
Allison Wockenfuss
Congratulations to Lodge 88, Houston Youth Club member Allison Wockenfuss for a super year! She finished the 2008-2009 school year with the following awards: Most Outstanding Writer Award, Most Improved Math Award, commended on Writing TAKS, A-B honor roll (she was one point from straight As), Presidential Award of Achievement, participant in volleyball, basketball, field day, and the turkey trot. She also had perfect attendance for the school year. Good luck in junior high, and we wish you the best! Love, Mommy, Daddy and Keith —SPJST—
Scenes from Lodge 76, Wichita Falls Youth Club Activities
LEFT and RIGHT PHOTOS: Lodge 76, Wichita Falls Youth Club members are pictured writing letters to servicemen who were being shipped overseas from El Paso, Texas. CENTER PHOTO: Youth club
members are, front, Flag Bearer Cade Russell and Vice President Jason Russell. Back: Secretary Baleigh Mahler, President Brady Mahler, and Treasurer Matt Mahler.
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You are what you eat: brain-friendly foods for kids
(MS) A child who is well nourished is better able to perform in school and in everyday activities. Adults have long heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day — and it continues to be so. However, some foods are better options than others. The human brain is an amazing organ. It requires a large number of nutrients, including vitamins, minerals and amino acids, to produce neurotransmitters and other important brain compounds. A lack of nutrients can result in chemical abnormalities and missed connections. It only takes a small deficit in nutrition to potentially cause an entire host of health and behavioral issues. Poor nutrition can affect the behavior of children, their attendance at school, performance in the classroom, and overall development, say experts. That is why it is essential that children consume healthy, regular meals
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Lodge 186, Caldwell Youth Club July meeting: swimming fun
throughout the day. It is also why so many schools have implemented government- or private-funded nutrition programs to ensure kids get the foods they need. Breakfast Bonanza Ideal meals offer a balance of complex carbohydrates and protein. When preparing breakfast, it’s easy to make sure kids get what they need if you follow a simple rule: dairy + grains + fruit, and vary the combinations. The following are some healthy breakfasts to consider. • cream cheese on a whole-grain bagel, served with orange juice
Lodge 186, Caldwell Youth Club members enjoy a great time in the pool at the July meeting. The social included good food and fun! —Submitted by Grace Vann
• a vegetarian omelette with wholewheat toast spread with fresh fruit preserves
• sweet potato pancakes topped with blueberries and served with low-fat chocolate milk
• scrambled eggs, an English muffin and apple juice
Lodge 183, Arlington Youth Club members win at District Three YAD
LEFT PHOTO: Katie, Tommy and Gena Weeks pose with their duchesses and duke, Katherine Durham of Lodge 92, Fort Worth, Levi Adamek of Lodge 183, and Caroline Durham of Lodge 92, Fort Worth. CENTER PHOTO: District Three Royalty are Duchess Caroline Durham (92), Queen Gena Weeks (183), King Jackson Durham (92), and Duke Brandon Droste (25). RIGHT PHOTO: Members of the Gerlich family are, left to right, Kim Culliton, Dorothy Gerlich, Katie Weeks, Tommy Weeks, Gena Weeks, Tom Weeks, Kay Weeks, and Eugene Gerlich. RIGHT PHOTO: Lodge 183 youth Gena Weeks, Katelyn Daniel, Levi
Adamek, Tommy Weeks, and Katie Weeks accept the award for our first place scrapbook. BELOW LEFT PHOTO: Levi Adamek accepts his awards for talent, craft, royalty, and merit points. PHOTO 2: Katelyn Daniel accepts her awards for talent, craft, and merit points. PHOTO 3: Tommy Weeks accepts his awards for talent, craft, royalty, and merit points. PHOTO 4: Gena Weeks accepts her awards for talent, craft, and royalty. RIGHT PHOTO: Katie Weeks accepts her awards for talent, craft, and royalty. —Photos submitted by Tommy Weeks, Reporter
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• whole grain cereal with yogurt and sliced strawberries
• an on-the-go smoothie, made from yogurt, fruit and juice
Carbs are Key The brain requires a lot of energy (by way of sugars) to run, making healthy carbohydrates the key to improved brain performance. Brainfriendly foods are those with beneficial sugars that are low on the glycemic index. Foods with a low glycemic index do not push the pancreas to secrete so much insulin, so the blood sugar tends to be steadier, and a child will not have the highs and lows associated with a sugar rush. Here are some foods to consider. • Choose fruits such as grapefruit,
apples, cherries, oranges, and grapes. When selecting between fruits and fruit juices, keep in mind that the fiber in whole fruit slows down the absorption of fruit sugars. So whole fruits are better for the brain than simply juice.
• Bran and oatmeal cereals are healthy for the body and the brain. Not only does their high fiber content promote digestive regularity and possibly reduce cholesterol levels, but the low glycemic index of these foods make them brain friendly. Plus, they help promote a feeling of fullness.
• Legumes have some of the lowest glycemic indexes of any foods. Soybeans, kidney beans, chick peas, and lentils are some considerations. While not exactly breakfast foods, they can be incorporated into lunches and din-
ners to promote brain function throughout the day.
• Low-fat dairy products, such as milk and yogurt, are very healthy for the brain and body.
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they keep their food fuel levels at an optimal level. Otherwise they may crash and start to feel sluggish or tired. —SPJST—
• DHA (Docosahetaenoic acid) is an essential fatty acid that is linked to brain development and health. It is now included in prenatal vitamins and infant formulas to help developing baby brains. It is also an important component for the brain development of older children. DHA can be found in fish such as tuna, salmon and mackerel. DHA supplements can also be found in the vitamin aisle. Dietary experts also encourage children to “graze” throughout the day on the healthy foods mentioned so
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SP JS T S tate R oyal ty Co nte stants CULLEN HAIRRELL DISTRICT ONE KING
Cullen is a member of Lodge 9, Snook and the son of Brad and Angie Hairrell. He is a sophomore at Snook High School. Cullen’s future plan is to attend the United States Naval Academy and serve in the United States Marine Corps. His goal is for younger members to experience all the fun in SPJST but to also gain knowledge, skills, and leadership. Cullen’s duke is Colby See, son of Randy and Jonna See. Colby is also a member of Lodge 9.
SAM VANICEK
DISTRICT TWO KING
Sam is a member of Lodge 24, Cyclone and the son of Brian and Joan Vanicek. He is a sophomore at Rogers High School. Sam’s future plan is to study civil engineering at the University of Texas. His goal is to encourage other members to stay active to help preserve Czech heritage in Texas. Sam’s duke is Ty Stock, son of Jason and Misty Stock. Ty is also a member of Lodge 24.
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GRACE DUSEK
DISTRICT ONE QUEEN
Grace is a member of Lodge 17, New Tabor and the daughter of Ted Dusek and Roxanne Dusek. She is a sophomore at Caldwell High School. Grace’s future plan is to attend college and pursue a career in public relations or marketing. Her goal is to be a positive role model for younger members. Grace’s duchess is Andi Jo LaFountain, daughter of Michael and Bobbi Jo LaFountain. Andi Jo is also a member of Lodge 17.
NICHOLE FESTA
DISTRICT TWO QUEEN
Nichole is a member of Lodge 80, Holland and the daughter of Terry and Christine Festa. She is a freshman at Holland High School. Nichole’s future plan is to attend college and become a forensic sculptor. Her goal is to help increase membership and member participation. Nichole’s duchess is Shelby Horak, daughter of Frank and Connie Horak. Shelby is also a member of Lodge 80.
Districts Three, Four, Five, Six, and Seven Royalty contestants appeared in last week’s July 29 Vestnik. Districts One and Two YADs were held July 26 - after the July 29 issue was printed. See next week’s Vestnik for 2009-2010 State Royalty results.
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Czech Heritage Museum, Temple needs volunteers
The Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center, located at Third and French in Temple, is looking for volunteers with various skills and all skill levels. Recently, the museum completed the renovation of the historic Northside Business Center to be used as the museum and research library. The move process has begun, and we need help. Carpenters and wannabe carpenters are needed right away to help build display sets and refurbish the display cases. Books and artifacts need to be catalogued and shelved, and artifacts need to be researched, cleaned and prepared for display. In addition to preparing displays, some light landscaping needs to be done, and we need some experienced retailers to help establish the gift shop. Other needs are for painting, cleaning, decorating, clerical, etc. Normally, the building is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday through Friday, and we will maintain these hours until the museum opening, but the staff is very flexible and is willing to open whenever volunteers are willing to help. In addition to these volunteer jobs, we are searching for a person to help establish an auxiliary for the museum, Czech Feszt volunteers, and possible new board members. For more information, please call Sandi Wicker at (254) 899-2935. —SPJST—
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San Antonio Czech Gala to benefit TCHCC August 28
The Eighth Annual San Antonio Czech Gala—benefitting the statewide Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center in La Grange, Texas, will be held at St. Luke’s Catholic Church Family Parish Hall, located at 4603 Manitou at Callaghan and 410 in San Antonio from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. on Friday, August 28, 2009. There will be a social at 6:30 p.m. with dinner being served at 7:30 p.m. Our guest speaker will the former Texas Comptroller John Sharp with a wonderful evening of music by Chris Rybak. For ticket price and information, call Barbara Hruby (210) 4108840. Submitted by, Alice Vida —SPJST—
* ABC of Czech *
Czech food and cuisine - that is the topic. And today, we look at the potato - a staple food in many parts of the world. Plain boiled, mashed or baked potatoes are usually served as a side dish. Today, we'll look at some traditional Czech recipes in which the potato is the principal ingredient. As in many other languages, potatoes in Czech have a number of names. Let's hear some of them: erteple - from the German ErdApfel, the apple of the earth; zemáky - from the Czech word země or ground; kobzole - used mostly in North Moravia; and bandury - a variation
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of the official and most widespread term brambory. The word suggests that potatoes were brought to Bohemia from the German state of Brandenburg - Braniborsko. The most popular potato dish is probably bramborák. It is a potato pancake that is usually eaten on its own, but it can also be served with venison or red meat. The batter is made from grated raw potatoes, flour, milk, eggs, marjoram, salt and lots of garlic. It is fried in oil and eaten hot. On the other hand bramborové placky which translates again as potato pancakes is usually a sweet dish. To make them, you need soft boiled potatoes, flour and a pinch of salt. Roll the dough with a rolling pin and then cut into squares or round
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Texas Czech Genealogy Society (TCGS) members visited the SPJST Home Office recently and presented Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center (CHMGC) Executive Director Sandi Wicker, second from right, “Czech Family Histories Volumes III and IV” compiled and published by TCGS. TCGS members pictured are, Ace Chlapek, left, Arnold Pechal, and Merlene Bravenec.
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shapes. Fry in oil and serve with fruit jam. My granny used to simply roast them on a hotplate till they turned brown, and then she poured melted butter over them. A real delicacy. Another potato dish which is loved by some and hated by others is škubánky - sweet potato dumplings. Again they are made from mashed potatoes and flour, but boiled in water. They can be sprinkled with poppy seeds or fried bread crumbs and sugar, and according to some they should swim in fat on the plate. Definitely not my favorite. Another type of potato dumpling which is generally favored by most Czechs is bramborové knedlíky. They are served as a side dish to roast pork with sauerkraut or spinach, or with venison with cream sauce and cranberries. And finally, potato salad - bramborový salát - everyone's favorite Christmas Eve dish that is served with fried carp. You need boiled potatoes, onions, green peas, carrots, celery, apples, gherkins, and whatever else your family likes in the salad. You cut everything into small pieces and mix in mayonnaise. Although Christmas is a long way away, potato salad makes a nice summer side dish, too. And that's all we have time for today, so till next time dobrou chut’ - bon appetit! — Pavla Horáková
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Almond Crecents
2 1/3 sticks (18 tablespoons) unsalted butter 1 cup confectioner's sugar 2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup blanched almonds, finely ground in food processor 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Beat butter and confectioner’s sugar with mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes. Add vanilla extract and beat until mixed. Slowly add almonds and flour and mix at low speed. Scrape the dough onto a floured work area; cut into four equal sections. Use palm of hand to roll each into a cylinder. Cut each cylinder into 12 equal parts. Roll each part with palms of hands and shape into crescents approximately 2 inches long. Place crescents on a greased cookie sheet. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes Yield: 48 cookies
Recipe by Pavla Van Bibber From www.czechtexas.org Official website of Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center La Grange, Texas —SPJST—
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Czech Cultural Calendar
Note: Czech class will now meet each Wednesday evening. Czech Language Class (extemporaneous)—at S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home, No. 1, Taylor, 500 East Lake Drive in Taylor, 6:30 to approximately 8:30 p.m. Informal gathering for the purpose of listening to Czech, and reading and speaking Czech.
August 26 CHS Czech Movie Night—at CHS Library, 4117 Willowbend, Houston, 7 p.m. “S Certy Nejsou Žerty” - Czech folktale with English subtitles, based on a classical story “The Devilʼs Brotherin-law” written by the famous Czech fairy tale author Bozena Nemcova. No admission charge for the film or popcorn. For information, contact Lillian Pivonka (713) 861-7403. August 29 Texas Czech Genealogical Society Business Meeting—in College Station, Texas, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Watch for details. For information, contact Charlene Hurta, fhurta@brazosport.edu; or visit www.txczgs.org.
September 23 CHS Czech Movie Night—at CHS Library, 4117 Willowbend, Houston, 7 p.m. “Knoflikari” - dark comedy filmed with English subtitles. Set in Prague, twist of fate and the twists of mind of the characters (mostly couples) combine in absurd ways in the interweaving episodes of this comedy. Each of the characters gets a good shot at being sarcastic and each is a sorry loser at some point yet none is turned into the butt of the joke. Film is in Czech with English subtitles. No admission charge for the film or popcorn. For information, contact Lillian Pivonka (713) 861-7403. September 25 - 26 TCHCC Member Garage/Bake Sale—in the Pavilion, TCHCC grounds. For information, call (888) 785-4500; or visit www.czechtexas.org. October 3 Texas Czech Genealogical Society Second Annual Czech Roots and Christmas Memories—in Caldwell, Texas. Watch for details. For information, contact Charlene Hurta, fhurta@brazosport.edu; or visit www.txczgs.org.
October 10 Muziky, Muziky—at Sanford Schmid Amphitheater: an evening of Czech musical performances and TCHCC grand opening of the library, museum, and archives. For information, call (888) 785-4500; or visit www.czechtexas.org. October 28 CHS Czech Movie Night—at CHS Library, 4117 Willowbend, Houston, 7 p.m. “All My Good Countrymen” tells the story of a village in Czechoslovakia from 1948 to 1968, combining satire, farce, drama, poetry, and pure photo-lyricism, and shows how politics and daily village life are interwoven in the fates of a broad spectrum of the villageʼs inhabitants. No admission charge for the film or popcorn. For information, contact Lillian Pivonka (713) 861-7403.
October 31 Czech Feszt—at Miller Park in north Temple, off I-35 and Third Street. 10 a.m. Fritz Hodde, Jerry Haisler, and Brave Combo, car show, pageant, demonstrations, pig scramble, childrenʼs activities, arts and crafts, food. More details coming soon. For more information, call Sandi Wicker (254) 899-2935 or email ssandiwicker@aol.com.
November and December CHS Czech Movie Night—No films will be shown. For information, contact Lillian Pivonka (713) 861-7403. November 14 Texas Czech Genealogical Society End of Year Business Meeting—in College Station, Texas, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Watch for details. For information, contact Charlene Hurta, fhurta@brazosport.edu; or visit www.txczgs.org.
January 30, 2010 Texas Czech Genealogical Society: Let Freedom Ring - A Tribute to Czech Veterans—at Caldwell Civic/Visitor Center, Caldwell, Texas, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Watch for details. For information, contact Charlene Hurta, fhurta@brazosport.edu; or visit www.txczgs.org. —SPJST—
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Fraternal Activities and Entertainment
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 Wednesday at 5 p.m. Send your updates directly to: VESTNIK, c/o Editor Melanie Zavodny, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503. FAX to: (254) 774-7447. Email to: melaniez@vvm.com. Advertising rates are $3 per column inch for lodge ads; $6 per column inch for non-profit organization ads; and $10 per column inch for commercial ads. For advertising information, please call the Editor at (800) 727-7578 or email melaniez@vvm.com.
LODGE 1, FAYETTEVILLE Lodge meetings are the second Monday of February, April, June, August, and October at 7 p.m. followed by a potluck meal. The Christmas party is on the first Sunday of December. The youth club meets on the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. For hall rental information, call (979) 9663795.
LODGE 4, HALLETTSVILLE Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m.
LODGE 5, PILOT POINT-TIOGA Lodge meetings are held the first Saturday of each month at 2 p.m. at the PointBank Community Center, 739 E. Liberty Street, Pilot Point, Texas 76258. The Community Center is on the same parking lot as PointBank. For directions or information about meetings, Ms. Angie Heitzman (940) 437-5561; or Jack and Dean Carender (903) 564-7359. LODGE 6, COTTONWOOD Sunday, August 7—social night Saturday, August 8—Hykel family reunion
Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. at the hall located three miles east of West off FM 2114. For information regarding scheduling events at Lodge 6, 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 Friday, August 14—Lodge meeting, 7 p.m.
Lodge 13, Dime Box adult meetings are the second Friday of the month at 7 p.m. Youth club meetings are the second Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m.
LODGE 15, BUCKHOLTS Lodge meetings are the second Monday of each month at 5 p.m. Refreshments served after meeting, and door prizes awarded. Call (254) 593-2222 to schedule a family reunion, wedding reception, baptism or celebration, quinceanera or graduation party. 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, August 9—Czech Melody Makers, polka/waltz/mix music. 3 to 7 p.m. $7 per person Sunday, August 23—Czech and Then Some, polka/waltz/mix music. 3 to 7 p.m. $7 per person
Lodge hall is located at 702 Highway 95 North, Elgin. Adult lodge meetings are the third Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m.; youth club meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. unless otherwise stated. For all Lodge 18, Elgin hall rentals, please call Irene Helgren (512) 281-4534. For band bookings, call Artie Monson (512) 2813711. Lodge 18 is a non-smoking facility.
LODGE 20, GRANGER Meetings are the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the lodge hall. A light meal is served before each meeting. All members are invited. LODGE 21, ENGLE Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September, and December at 2 p.m. LODGE 23, MORAVIA Lodge meetings are the Tuesday after the second Sunday of March, June, and September at 7:30 p.m. and the first Sunday of December at 2 p.m.
LODGE 24, CYCLONE Adult lodge meetings are held the second Monday of each month at 7 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 call Hall Manager Wilbert Mikeska (254) 985-2484. For information, visit www.spjstflaghall.com. LODGE 25, ENNIS Saturday, August 8—Rental Thursday, August 13—SPJST Lodge 25 meeting Saturday, August 15—Dining room rental Sunday, August 16—Martinek family reunion Saturday, August 22—Wedding reception Saturday, August 29—Wedding reception
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, 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 Meetings are held at the Wharton County Library, 746 Clubside Drive in East Bernard.
LODGE 29, TAYLOR Wednesday, August 5—Senior citizens dominoes, 2 p.m. followed by a covered dish supper at 4:30 p.m. Friday, August 7—Live dance music: Sterling Country, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Thrall 4-H makes oldfashioned hamburgers every Friday beginning at 6 p.m. Wednesday, August 12—Monthly meeting, 6:30 p.m. A covered dish meal will be served following the meeting and live music played by the Bobby Jay Five Band at 7:30 p.m. Friday, August 14—Live dance music: Texas Pioneers, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Thrall 4-H makes oldfashioned hamburgers every Friday beginning at 6 p.m. Thursday, August 20—Bunco games for ladies and gentlemen; a light meal will be served at 6:30 p.m. followed by Bunco games from 7 to 8:30 p.m. For more information, contact Connie Voigt (512) 352-2038. Friday, August 21—Live dance music: The Lawmen, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Thrall 4-H makes old-fashioned hamburgers beginning at 6 p.m. Saturday, August 22—Dance music: Denny Hamilton and the Memories, 8:30 p.m.; no cover charge Wednesday, August 26 – Live music: Bobby Jay Five Band, 7:30 p.m. Friday, August 28—Live dance music: Country Express, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Thrall 4-H makes oldfashioned hamburgers every Friday beginning at 6 p.m.
Thrall 4-H Booster Club will be selling grilled cheese sandwiches and old-fashioned hamburgers every Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. ADULT MEETINGS - second Wednesday of the month, 6:30; YOUTH CLUB MEETINGS - first Sunday of the month, 1 p.m. Contact Youth Leader Cristy Girod (512) 281-4719. MUSIC - second and fourth Wednesday of the month/music by Bobby Jay Five Band; MUSIC - Fridays 7:30 to 11 p.m., old-fashioned hamburgers by Thrall 4-H; SENIOR CITIZENSʼ DOMINOES - first Wednesday of the month at 2 p.m. followed by covered dish meal; BUNCO - every third Thursday of the month - men and women invited - 6:30 p.m. light meal, 7 to 8:30 p.m. - Bunco, games; HALL RENTAL INFO: (512) 3529139; HALL LOCATION: 5025 FM 619, Taylor, Texas. LODGE 30, TAITON Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 1:30 p.m.
LODGE 32, VICTORIA Lodge meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month at the SPJST building, 3502 North Laurent in Victoria at 7:30 p.m. For youth club information, call Youth Leader Mary Monclova (361) 648-1191.
LODGE 35, ELK Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m., unless otherwise noted. To hall: From Interstate 35 in Waco, take the Highway 84 East exit. Stay on Highway 84 East through Bellmead and go approximately 8 miles. On the right side of Highway 84 will be a sign saying “Elk”. Take the Elk Road. Turn right on Elk Road, go approximately one mile and road will dead end. Take a right at the dead end; go approximately 1/2 mile. Lodge 35 is on the left side of the road. The hall is open for rent every day of the week. For rental information, call (254) 875-2156. LODGE 38, KOVAR Lodge meetings are the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m.
LODGE 39, BRYAN Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month starting at 1 p.m. Lunch is served at 12:30 p.m. followed by the adult and youth club meetings at 1 p.m. Meat, drinks, and serving items are provided by the lodge. Please bring a dessert or side dish. All members are welcome and encouraged to attend. Visitors are always welcome. For information, call President Wade OʼShields (979) 7781450. For information on lodge activities, call FAC Dianna Everett (979) 693-5287. Any questions or assistance with insurance certificates, call Secretary Lillie Matejka OʼShields (979) 778-1450. For youth club information, call Youth Leader Binnie Roesler (979) 272-1216. LODGE 40, EL CAMPO-HILLJE 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 7 p.m. We have $100 nights every week and a $650 jackpot also every week. License #17600539641. For hall bookings, please call Rental Chairman Lillian Bartek (979) 543-9028; or (979) 6482317/lodge hall. LODGE 41, PORT LAVACA Attention: Lodge meetings are held quarterly on the first Thursday of February, May, August, and November at Six Mile Presbyterian Church on Royal Road, 7 p.m.
LODGE 47, SEATON Saturday, August 8—John Holub Band Saturday, August 15—Plumb Country Saturday, August 22—Private Saturday, August 29—Open Saturday, September 5—Private Saturday, September 12—Lodge Fund-raiser: Outdoor Extravaganza. Watch for details!
Seaton Star Hall is located five miles east of Temple on Highway 53. Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Saturday night dance time is from 7 to 11 p.m. Hall opens at 6 p.m. Hall phone (254) 985-2548. For rentals, please contact Edwin Pechal (254) 984-2255. Star Hall is a non-smoking facility. LODGE 48, BEYERSVILLE Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month, 5 p.m. Lodge 48, Beyersville holds ladies Bunco night on the second Tuesday of each month. A light meal is served at 6:30 p.m. followed
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by Bunco games then wrapping up with the distribution of prizes, and eating desserts. Hall is located at 10450 FM 619 - four miles southeast of Taylor. For hall rentals, please call Bonnie Wolf (512) 3653733.etings are held the first Wednesday of February, May, August, and November, 7 p.m. LODGE 49, ROWENA Lodge meetings are on the first Wednesday of February, May, August, and November at 7 p.m. at the lodge hall. LODGE 51, ELLINGER Lodge meetings are the third Thursday of March, June, September, and December, 6:30 p.m. at the Ellinger Fire Department.
LODGE 54, WEST Lodge meetings are the first Friday in March, June, and November and the second Friday in September at 7 p.m. Please note: Youth club meetings are held at Lone Star Hall every second Sunday of each month at 1 p.m. For information regarding hall rentals for weddings anniversaries, birthdays or reunions call (254) 826-5990 (night); or (254) 8265343 (day).
LODGE 63, SWEET HOME All regular monthly meetings are held on the third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at the home of President Donald Zabransky in Sweet Home. Social meetings will be held March 15, June 14, and December 6 at the Queen of Peace Parish Hall in Sweet Home, and September 20 at Green Dickson Park in Shiner.
LODGE 65, CROSBY Lodge meetings are the second Sunday in March, June, September, and December at 1 p.m.
LODGE 66, WACO Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month, 2:30 p.m. Youth club meetings at 2 p.m.
LODGE 67, SCHULENBURG Lodge meetings are the fourth Sunday of March, June, September, and December at 3 p.m. LODGE 73, SEYMOUR Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 12 p.m.
LODGE 76, WICHITA FALLS Lodge meetings are the first Sundays of March and June and on the second Sundays of September and December at 1 p.m.
LODGE 79, CORPUS CHRISTI SPJST lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month, unless otherwise notified. Meal served at 1 p.m. and the meeting follows. Visitors welcome. Hall location: 5502 Kostoryz Road, Corpus Christi. Hall phone (361) 854-8423.
LODGE 80, HOLLAND Lodge meetings are the first Saturday of each month at 4 p.m. Youth club meetings are the first Saturday of the month at 2 p.m. Board of directors meetings are the first Saturday of the month at 3:30 p.m. Bingo every Thursday at 7 p.m. Permit No. SP12371416574; AL17460607355. For hall rentals, call Linda Hill (254) 657-9595; or the lodge hall (254) 657-2485.
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 Sunday of each month at 2 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) 826-3557. 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 88, HOUSTON Saturday, August 8—The Czechaholics, polka/variety. $8 per person Saturday, August 15—Leonard Duckworth Band, big band music. *Dress Code. $11 per person Saturday, August 22—No dance Saturday, August 29—No dance Saturday, September 5—The Moonglow Orchestra, big band music. *Dress Code. $11 per person Saturday, September 12—Red Ravens, polka/variety. $8 per person
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Lodge hall: 1435 Beall Street at West 15th, Houston, Texas (the Heights). For reservations, call (713) 869-5767. Lodge meetings are the second Monday at 7:30 p.m. Youth club meets on the third Sunday of each month at 2 p.m., unless otherwise notified. All dances are 8:30 p.m. to midnight, unless otherwise noted. *Dress code dances: evening attire, ladies, and gentlemen. Bingo every Thursday evening; early bird special starts at 7:15 p.m. Regular games start at 7:45 p.m. License No. 3-00-621-2077-41001. LODGE 89, ROSEBUD For meeting time, date, and location, contact Secretary Patsy Baker (254) 985-2457.
LODGE 91, CROSBY Lodge meetings are held every three months. The time, date and location of meetings will be posted in the Vestnik.
LODGE 92, FORT WORTH Sunday, August 23—Annual Funny Hat Contest/Dance: music by Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six. 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday, September 6—Randy and the 92nd Roadhouse Band, country/western swing. 3 to 7 p.m. There is a fiddle in the band. Saturday, September 19—Annual Czech Heritage Day: Music by Jodie Mikula Orchestra; plus much more!
Lodge 92 membership meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m., or as otherwise specified. The youth club meets on the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Family Night—first and third Tuesdays. Ladies Circle meets the second Tuesday of each month. Country/western dances on the first Sunday and polka/waltz dancing as announced. Live big band music every Friday night, 8:30 p.m. Dress code. Listen to KNON 89.3 FM on Sunday at 2 p.m. for up-to-date announcements. Tune in to KAAM 770 AM for some easy listening music. To reserve for large parties celebrating weddings, anniversaries, or other special events, call early (817) 624-1361/Joyce. SPJST Lodge 92/National Hall is located at 3316 Roberts Cutoff Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76114. Visit www.nationalhallspjst92.org.
LODGE 93, HOBSON Lodge meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month at Polakʼs between Karnes City and Kenedy. Contact E.R. Prasek for information (830) 780-5166. LODGE 94, WHEELOCK Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September, and December, 1 p.m.
LODGE 97, PLACEDO Adult lodge meetings are held in March, June, September, and December. Youth club meetings are the first Sunday of every month at Casa Ole in Victoria Mall at 3 p.m., excluding months where they are quarterly adult lodge meetings. To verify the meeting, call Youth Leader Bernadette Bellanger (361) 578-4253.
LODGE 106, LA GRANGE Lodge meetings are the first Tuesday of each month at the Subway Sandwich Shop at 109 South Jefferson Street (south of the red light at the 71 and 77 cross road) in La Grange, 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 117, ROBSTOWN Friday, September 18—Lodge quarterly meeting, 6:30 p.m. Lodge meetings are held quarterly.
LODGE 125, WESTHOFF Lodge meetings are the second Sunday in March, June, September, and December at 2 p.m.
LODGE 130, DALLAS For monthly meeting time and location, please contact lodge secretary Stanley Vrla (214) 826-2670; or lodge president John Vrla (214) 906-3385; or email jvrla@cebridge.net.
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 held the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at Danbury City Hall. For information, call (979) 922-1279 or (979) 922-1553.
LODGE 141, SEALY Lodge meetings are now held on the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at Gordon Memorial Library, located at 917 North Circle in Sealy.
LODGE 142, HOUSTON Note: Due to a conflict, the next lodge meeting will be held Sunday, August 16.
Lodge meetings are held the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Meetings are held at SPJST Lodge 88, Houston, 1435 Beall Street at W 15th, Houston, Texas. For information, contact Lodge 142, Houston President Keith Kieschnick (713) 203-8712; or Secretary Alice Jochen (979) 743-3613. LODGE 143, INEZ Lodge meetings are the third Friday of March, June, September, and December at 6 p.m.
LODGE 148, EL MATON Monthly lodge meeting is the second Sunday of the month at Frank Hahnʼs Camphouse in El Maton at 3 p.m.
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 Hinzeʼs Bar-B-Que Catering, Highway 59, 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 third Sunday of each month at 3:30 p.m., unless otherwise stated. Youth club meetings are the third Sunday at 5 p.m. 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 will be held the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. For more information, call (281) 422-9611; or (281) 573-1612. LODGE 157, LUBBOCK Lodge meetings are held on the second Sunday of every other month at 1 p.m.
LODGE 160, SAN ANGELO Lodge meetings are the second Sunday in January, April, July, and October at 12 noon at Wall Volunteer Fire Department Hall or as announced.
LODGE 164, RIO HONDO Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of March, June, September, and December at 2:30 p.m.
LODGE 169, BRENHAM Lodge meetings are held the fourth Thursday in February, April, June, August, and October at 7 p.m. The first Sunday of December will be the Christmas dinner and officer elections. The meetings will be held at Bilskiʼs Camphouse, 2577 Old Chappell Hill Road, Brenham, Texas. For information, contact President Annette Bilski (979) 8303930; Vice President/FAC Stephen Bliznak (979) 836-9875; Secretary/Treasurer Glenda Weyand (979) 451-3231; or Reporter Leroy Kamas (979) 836-8179. LODGE 172, PASADENA Saturday, August 1—Texas Roadrunners Saturday, September 5—Labor Day Dance: Country Now and Then
Lodge hall is located at 3609 Preston Road in Pasadena. Executive board and trustees meetings as well as workdays are on the first Monday of each month unless the first Monday is a holiday. The meetings begin at 12 noon. Regular lodge meetings are held on the fourth Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. with a potluck dinner before each meeting. Meetings in November and December are held on the third Sunday due to Thanksgiving and Christmas. The hall is available to rent for meetings, weddings, retirement parties, reunions, graduations, anniversaries, benefits, and quincean-
eras, etc. For information, call Jo (713) 472-7287. Dances are held on the first Saturday of each month, unless otherwise notified. Variety dances are held on the fourth Saturday of the month, unless noted. LODGE 177, ACADEMY Lodge meetings will start at 7 p.m., and trusteesʼ meetings will start at 6:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month. Bingo every Tuesday and Friday at 7 p.m. Permit No. 1-74-1808390-7. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the kitchen is open. 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 180, BURLESON Lodge hall is located at 1150 South Burleson Boulevard (I-35 West), one-quarter mile south of Hidden Creek Parkway exit 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 182, FALLS COUNTY Lodge meetings are held the third Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. Call President Donald Beckendorf (254) 803-2987 for lodge meeting location.
LODGE 183, ARLINGTON Lodge meetings are the second Monday of 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. For information regarding hall rentals—weddings, anniversaries, birthdays—call (817) 465-8538; or (972) 263-9031. LODGE 184, MOULTON Lodge monthly meetings are the second Wednesday of each month at the lodge hall at 7:30 p.m.
LODGE 185, NEW BRAUNFELS Adult lodge meetings are held every other month— February, April, June, August, October, and December. For locations/times, call Lodge President Kathleen Mills (210) 216-2156. The youth club meets every month. Call Youth Club Leader Theresa Haag (830) 625-8262. 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. 1-74-20733095-41002
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, call (512) 255-1554 or (512) 771-4948.
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, lodge meetings are held in Charles Mundayʼs office, 416 Oak Street, Bryan, Texas (behind the Kettle Restaurant on Texas Avenue) in Bryan. LODGE 191, LUFKIN Business meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m., at the lodge hall, 197 Hughes Road. Regular dances are held the third Saturday night of each month from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. For lodge rentals, call Alma Breazeale (936) 829-5808; or email almab@consolidated.net.
LODGE 195, CLEBURNE Lodge meetings are the first Thursday of March, June, September, and December, 7 p.m.
LODGE 196, HOUSTON-WEST Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month and begin with a potluck meal served at 2 p.m. Lodge provides the meat. Youth club meetings are held at 1 p.m. on the second Sunday. Activities are planned for ages kindergarten through high school senior. Hall address: 17810 Huffmeister Road, Cypress, Texas, 77429 — off Highway 290 West at Skinner. The hall is available to rent for meetings, weddings, retirements, reunions, birthdays, graduations, anniversaries, or any other event. Call Alma Schulz (281) 351-1045 or (281) 373-9482 for information, rentals, or reservations.
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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, contact James Balke (979) 830-0796; or (979) 830-0118.
LODGE 202, JOURDANTON Lodge 202, Jourdanton meetings are the first Sunday of each month, 1:30 p.m., at the Jourdanton Community Center except the meal/meetings in March, June, September, December which will be at 1 p.m. The youth club meets the same day. LODGE 204, STEPHENVILLE Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of the month, 4 p.m. at the Koffee Kup Restaurant in Hico, Texas, except in June (date and time to be announced) and the Christmas party in December (date and time to be announced). Call President Norman Kneschk (254) 386-3222 or Secretary Sandra Pierce (254) 965-5953 LODGE 206, TRI-COUNTIES Lodge meets the first Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the Lions Club in Mexia, 201 North Paris Street, Mexia, Texas.
LODGE 207, IOWA PARK Lodge meetings are held the third Thursday of each month at 6 p.m.
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 223, PALACIOS Lodge meetings are held the second Monday of each month at Palacios Eagles Lodge at 6:30 p.m.
LODGE 229, ABILENE Lodge meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. For information, contact (325) 537-9224. LODGE 230, MIDLAND For lodge meeting information, contact Oly Madrid (432) 301-3487.
LODGE 239, HONDO Lodge meetings are held at the Hondo Community Center on 18th Street. Watch the Vestnik for dates. For more information, call President Marcie Botello (210) 264-4587. LODGE 240, BAY CITY Lodge meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month at Eagles Hall in Bay City at 7:30 p.m.
LODGE 246, MORGANʼS POINT Lodge and youth club meetings are the first Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Best Quality Meats and Sausage Shop, 2610 South General Bruce Drive in Temple. For information, call President Charlie Herendon (254) 760-7817; or FAC David Nauert (254) 534-0809.
LODGE 247, SAN MARCOS Lodge meetings are held the first Sunday of each month for October, November, and December at 3 p.m. For location directions, call your agent; Art Lopez, Sr. (512) 787-3384; or Patricia Garcia (512) 787-5449. LODGE 255, KATY Lodge meetings are held on the second Monday at 6:30 p.m. at NBD Graphics, 19424 Park Row, Suite 100, Houston, Texas 77084. For location directions, call Lynn Johnsen (832) 875-5204. LODGE 258, SEGUIN Meetings are held the fourth Sunday of each month. Meetings in May and November are held the third Sunday. Meetings begin at 3 p.m. with a social followed by the meeting at 4 p.m. Dinner is served after the meeting. The youth club meetings are on the same dates and begin at 3:15 p.m. Meetings are held at the Alumni Student Center, Conference Rooms A and B, on the Texas Lutheran Campus. Meetings in May and September will be in Starke Park in Seguin. Contact President Chester Jenke, Sr.; or Treasurer Colleen Jenke for more information (830) 303-4316. —SPJST—
SPJST Corpus Christi End-of-Summer Getaway! August 7 to 9, 2009 Emerald Beach Holiday Inn
1102 South Shoreline Boulevard • Corpus Christi, Texas
3 to 7 p.m. - Welcome to Emerald Beach Holiday Inn! Check-in time is 3 p.m.
Friday, August 7
7 to 10 p.m. - Howdy Party at Kokomo’s at Kokomo’s Emerald Beach Holiday Inn Co-hosted with SPJST Lodge 79, Corpus Christi Cash Bar • Kolaches and Snack Trays Mayor’s Proclamation • Kolache Eating Contest Czech Spelling Bee • Hula Hoop Contest Registration for Saturday’s Competitions Entertainment by Chris Rybak
8 a.m. - Contest Registration at Beach Tent Registration for Horseshoes, Sand Sculpture, Dominoes
Saturday, August 8
9 a.m. - Horseshoe Tournament
10 a.m. - Sand Bag Races and Beach Limbo Contest
11 a.m. - Sand Sculpture Judging Registered teams may begin work on their sand sculptures any time after 8 a.m. Volleyball on the beach throughout the day. Coolers are permitted on the beach. No glass. 12 noon - Luncheon at Holiday Inn Ballroom
1 to 4 p.m. - “42” Domino and Bunco Tournaments at Holiday Inn Ballroom Please note that the U.S.S. Lexington and the Texas State Aquarium are just a short drive away!
5 to 6:30 p.m. - Awards Reception at Holiday Inn Ballroom Awards Ceremony from the Day’s Games Light Snacks and Cash Bar 7 to 9:30 p.m. - Baseball Game at Whataburger Field Corpus Christi Hooks vs. Midland Rockhounds Tickets available from SPJST for $10 each.
12 noon - Hotel Checkout
Sunday, August 9
Life Insurance and More Home Office: 520 North Main Temple, Texas 76501 (800) 727-7578
info@spjst.org www.spjst.org