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S P J S T Benevolence

H E R A L D

Humanity ISSN —07458800

Brotherhood

October 28, 2009

Miller Park Temple, Texas

Saturday, October 31 • 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Admission: $5 adults • ages 12 and under - free of charge

TOP PHOTO: Lodge 88, Houston Youth Leader Barbara Linney, center, and Assistant Youth Leader Michelle Wockenfuss, far left, lead a game at the District Five Youth Club Halloween party held October 17 at Lodge 88. The party was well-attended by many youth and adults. See next week’s Vestnik for photos.

Music • Carnival • Car Show • Demonstrations • Food/Arts/Crafts Vendors Children’s Activities • Meet Miss Texas and SPJST State King and Queen

Czech Culture Celebration

Al Haisler of Lodge 32, Victoria provides music for the lodge members’ listening and singing pleasure at a dinner celebrating Czech heritage and culture on October 8 at the Victoria lodge hall. More on page 9.

LEFT PHOTO: Shelby Howard of m Lodge 185, New Braunfels - 1 0p lt m a proudly shows off her medals that 10 0 Adu e she won in the District Seven $5.0 nder Fre Bowling Tournament held Sep&U 10event tember 26 in Seguin. The raised $994 for SPJST Education and Nature Center (ENC).

Family Fun Dates ................................3 Interest Rates.......................................3 Readers Write ......................................3 District News ....................................3-4 Lodge Section......................................5 Youth Section.....................................17

Memoriams.........................................19 Czech Culture ....................................20 Czech Activities.................................20 Advertisements .................................21 Lodge Calendar .................................22 Czech Feszt Schedule.......................24

Miss TTee xas 2009

Photography Contest Polka Bands Beseda Dancers Lodge 48 Lodge 1 Pig Scramble Fayetteville Genealogy Research Available Beyersville hosts hosts

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SPJST Float

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successful fundraiser

FEATURING:

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Lodge 107 Floresville Youth Club gives to SPJST ENC ○

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Kristen Blair

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Fritz Hodde ○

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Grammy Award Winner

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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: bvhouse@att.net

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, 192 Prairie Springs Loop, Georgetown, Texas 78626 - (512) 948-5339 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 FIELD REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICTS ONE/TWO/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 DISTRICTS FIVE/SIX/SEVEN Karen Kaspar, FIC, CFFM Mobile: (979) 332-1616 • Home: (979) 543-2532 email: k-kaspar@hotmail.com

STATE FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR CHESTER JENKE, SR., FICF Home: (830) 303-4316 Mobile: (210) 413-3053 email: cejenke@wmconnect.com STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR JOHN HOELSCHER Mobile: (254) 534-0681 • ENC: (979) 249-5674 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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Czech Feszt this Saturday This Saturday, October 31 will be a day of Czech heritage celebra-

tion at Miller Park, located at 1919 North Third Street in Temple. The day will include fun for all ages— carnival, car show, music, dancing, food, arts/crafts, children’s activities, pig scramble, face painting, pageant, parade of Czech costumes, paintball, mechanical bull, genealogy, pony rides, scarecrow building, inflatables, demonstrations, lawnmower train rides, accordion jam, petting zoo . . . plus more. Come on out for a great time! See pages 21 and 24 for more info. Best Wishes, Jill Best wishes to Lodge 154, Fort Worth member Jill Parker who will be running in the New York City Marathon on Sunday, November 1. Jill is the daughter of Jerry and Donna Rose Parker and the granddaughter of Rose Steinman.

Benefit from the End of Daylight Saving Time Before going to bed on Saturday night, October 31, remember to set your clocks back an hour. You’ll get an extra hour of sleep on Sunday, November 1, if you get up at the usual time. An extra hour of sleep on Sunday morning won’t sound like a big benefit unless you are usually up early for church. The good news is that your body’s adjustment period will continue for several days afterward. The return to standard time can help you catch up if you haven’t been getting quite enough rest. It will feel good to turn over and go back to sleep when the clock tells you it’s an hour earlier than your body thought it was. One key to the benefit: Get to bed when the wall clock says you should, instead of staying up an hour longer.

Sincere Sympathy Heartfelt sympathy is extended to District Two Director Bobby Wuensche and his family. Bobby and wife Ruth Ann’s daughter Denisse Wuensche, 42, passed away October 19, 2009. Denisse, an active member of Lodge 48, Beyersville, is also survived by sisters Ginger McKay and Paula Kennedy and brothers John and Andy. Services were held Friday, October 23 in Taylor. It is with great sadness that this Vestnik includes the last report from Denisse, who served as Lodge 48, Beyersville reporter. Her spirit and passion for life and SPJST were unsurpassed. Her articles were always interesting and filled with wit Denisse style. We will miss her dearly.

Have a Little Faith: Volunteers in America Approximately 61.8 million Americans volunteered their time and services to help the less fortunate in 2008. Of those, almost 40 percent— 22.2 million—volunteer through their church or some other religious organization, says the Volunteering in America 2009 report. Volunteers donated about 8 billion hours of service in 2008, which added up to about $162 billion worth of effort. People who served through faithbased institutions were more likely to keep volunteering year after year—70 percent of them, according to the report. The state of Utah ranks at the top of the list of citizen volunteers, with 42.5 percent of its population donating their time and effort to community causes. According to the Corporation for National and Community Service, Utah is followed by Nebraska, with 38.9 percent, Minnesota (38.4%), Alaska (38%), and Iowa (37.1%).

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.

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SPJST INTEREST RATES

SPJST Mortgage Interest Rates

Mortgage rates are subject to change without notice. Call the SPJST Home Office (800) 727-7578.

Family Fun and Important Dates

October October 31 November 7 November 7 November 11 November 15 November 15 November 15 November 21 Nov. 26-27 November 27 December 1 December 3 December 4 December 5 December 5 December 5

December 5 December 6 December 6 December 6 December 7 December 12 December 13 December 13 Deember 13 December 20

Celebrate Czech Heritage Month! Czech Feszt • Miller Park, Temple District Youth Counselorsʼ Meeting • Arlington Lodge 92, Fort Worth Annual Harvest Dance (3) Veterans Day Holiday • SPJST Home Office Closed District Seven Fall Fun Day • New Braunfels Lodge 92, Fort Worth Annual Charity Dance (3) Lodge 133, San Antonio Thanksgiving Luncheon (7) District Two Lock-In • Temple City Recreation Center Thanksgiving Holidays • SPJST Home Office Closed 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) SPJST Float • Arlington Christmas Parade (3) Lodge 26, Skidmore Christmas Party Shortyʼs (7) Lodge 155, Austin Christmas Party • Pok-e-Joes (2) Lodge 4, Hallettsville Christmas Party/Meeting (6) Lodge 29, Taylor Christmas Party (2) Lodge 92, Forth Worth Member Appreciation Dance (3) SPJST Float • Temple Christmas Parade (2) Lodge 183, Arlington Christmas Party (3) Lodge 9, Snook Christmas Program (1) Lodge 30, Taiton Christmas Party (6) Lodge 47, Seaton Christmas Party (2) Lodge 88, Houston Blue Room Party (5)

Debbie Klinkovsky achieves five years of SPJST service

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%

Readers Write

Vestnik reader comments on article

Dear Melanie, I just read with interest the whole Vestnik as I always do since my wife, Donna Rychlik, receives it each week. Anyway, in the Lodge 48, Beyersville article, Reporter Denisse Wuensche writes about ladies going to the bathroom two by two. Well, the true reason that ladies go two by two, is when the toilets were out back of the dance halls, etc., it usually was a bit dark and scary and instead of having a man along, the thought was to have another lady to be ready to scream if neces-

sary. I grew up in New Tabor and clearly remember the SPJST hall with the outdoor toilets in back. As a kid, when friends and I were picking soda and beer bottles for extra cash, I heard two ladies talking about “this sorry toilet has only rough paper and I hope I don’t have to go again tonight.” The things a kid remembers . . . and that was over 50 years ago. Keep up your interesting column, and we enjoy the paper (Vestnik, that is)! Joe J. Rychlik Caldwell, Texas —SPJST—

District News Friday, November 6 – 12:30 p.m. Districts Five, Golden Corral in San Antonio Seven sales 1025 Southeast Military Road Loop 13 agents classes set For District Five and District Seven, I will hold end-of-year classes in November to cover updates, supplies, training, progress for the member service program, and any additional information for all agents. We will be working on the end of year progress and goals completion plans and upcoming plans for 2010. All classes begin at 6 p.m. except for the San Antonio class which will begin at 12:30 p.m. Class dates and locations are:

Congratulations to Human Resources Administrator Debbie Klinkovsky on five years of service to the SPJST Home Office. She is pictured with Supreme Lodge Chairman Donnie Victorick, left, and her supervisor Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek. Debbie was recognized at the Supreme Lodge meeting on October 21 and was presented a watch.

District Seven Wednesday, November 4 at 6 p.m. Sokol Hall in Corpus Christi

Thursday, November 5 at 6 p.m. SPJST Lodge 107, Floresville hall FM 1303

District Five Wednesday, November 18 at 6 p.m. Lodge 88, Houston hall 1435 Beall Street at West 15th Thursday, November 19 at 6 p.m. Lodge 81, Needville hall

Please give me a call (979) 332-1616 or email k-kaspar@hotmail.com if you are attending the classes so I can plan on how many to prepare for each class. We will also be working with the new training manuals and reviewing your status on the member service followup. Fraternally, Karen Kaspar, FIC, CFFM State Field Representative —SPJST—

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District News The district is collecting aluminum District Seven can tabs, hearing aids, and eyeglasses Family Fun Day set and cases. These items may be brought to the district meeting. for November 15

Lodge 185, New Braunfels will host the District Seven Family Fun Day and Membership Rally on Sunday, November 15, 2009, at Landa Haus, located on Landa Park Drive in New Braunfels. Landa Haus is located in the center of Landa Park, next to the train station. Registration for contests and door prizes begins at 9:45 a.m. followed by a brief business meeting at 10:30 a.m. Lodge 185 will provide complimentary refreshments for the brunch, and free soft drinks throughout the day. Each lodge is asked to bring its lodge banner for display.

Lunch Baked pork tenderloin with sautéed onions, home-style potatoes, green beans, gravy, and rolls will be served for $3 per plate. For the children, there will be a chicken strip with gravy plate for $3. To order plates, members are asked to notify their local lodge secretary and order child and/or adult plates. The lodge secretary is asked to call Sherry Stokes (830) 857-4373 or email stokes.s@sbcglobal.net and specify how many plates of each are needed. Deadline to order is Tuesday, November 10.

Membership Rally Members are asked to submit names of potential new members. Two $20 gift card drawings will be held for membership referrals. There will be one adult and one youth winner. Please submit only new referrals. Previous names submitted are not valid.

Donations Lodges are asked to bring a drawing prize ($20 value) and a door prize ($10 value) to benefit the district. Lodges will be recognized for donations at the Family Fun Day. Lodges may prefer to mail a $30 check payable to District Seven Treasurer Valerie Barta, 162 Ashford Park Boulevard, Buda, Texas 78610. Deadline to send check is November 4. Members are encouraged to bring items for the silent auction to benefit the Czech Heritage Museum and the SPJST Education and Nature Center (ENC).

Contests The following contests will be held for members only: • Bunco (all ages)

• Christmas Ornament (youth)

• Candy (ages 16 and over) Submit recipe. Must consist of 25 pieces. Candy will be donated to the silent auction after judging. • Dominoes (ages 16 and over)

• Horseshoes (ages 16 and over)

• Kolaches (ages 16 and over) Non-professionals. Must be made from scratch using yeast dough and must be made by the person entering. Must consist of only one type of filling: fruit or poppy seed. Purchased preserves will not be accepted. • Needlework (ages 16 and over) Entry must be made entirely by hand and must be made by the person entering. Includes embroidery, crochet, knitting, needlepoint, cross-stitch. Previous winning items are ineligible. Bring a friend. Fraternally, Bettie House District Seven Secretary —SPJST—

District Seven Director announces Jerry Elzner Memorial Fund

Dear Members and Friends, I would like to proudly announce the start up of a fund in late Lodge 79, Corpus Christi member Jerry Elzner’s name. We would like to make a memorial donation to the Czech Heritage Jerry Elzner Museum in

Jerry’s memory with the permission of the family. I believe that we need to do something for Jerry. He has done so much for our Czech culture, our Czech heritage, and SPJST. It is now time that we do something for him so I am asking all of you out there to please contribute to this endeavor. I have talked with District Seven Czech Heritage Museum board member Roxy Bertrand. She said that the CHM is looking for an audio/visual system for the museum. She said the cost was around $10,000 so I am setting this as our goal.

Update As of October 23, we have collected $5,447. Very good! Thanks to those who have donated. Also, there

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are still a few lodges that said they would donate to this fund but have not sent anything in yet. I will present the money to the Czech Heritage Museum on November 30. If you wish to make a donation, please send it to: Jerry Elzner Memorial c/o Bob Bayer SPJST District Seven Director 1100 Hospital Boulevard Floresville, Texas 78114

I will keep you posted through the Vestnik on the funds we raise. For information or questions, please call (830) 393-9073. Fraternally, Bob Bayer District Seven Director —SPJST—

District Seven Family Fun Day and Membership Rally

Sunday, November 15, 2009 Hosted by SPJST Lodge 185, New Braunfels Landa Park in New Braunfels

9:45 to 10:30 a.m. — Registration for Contests and Door Prizes Complimentary Refreshments, provided by Lodge 185, New Braunfels

10:30 to 11 a.m. District Meeting.......................................District Seven President Colleen Jenke Posting of Colors/Pledge of Allegiance ..................................Lodge 185 Youth Welcome.........................................................Lodge 185 President Kathy Mills Roll Call of Officers and Lodges ...................................Secretary Bettie House Brief Reports................Supreme Lodge Secretary-Treasurer Leonard Mikeska District Director Bob Bayer State FAC Chester Jenke State Field Representative Karen Kaspar Announcements Introduce District Royalty Awards Banquet/Spring Meeting ....................February 20, 2010 in Floresville Adjourn 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.—Dominoes and Bunco 12:30 to 1 p.m.—Lunch Pork Tenderloin or Chicken Strips 1 to 2:30 p.m.—Horseshoes

1:30 to 2:30 p.m. —Contests Judged

3 p.m. —Contest Winners Announced Split-the-Pot • Silent Auction • Membership Rally Winners

Refer to the article at left noting ordering of plates, contest rules, etc. Fraternally, Bettie House, District Seven Secretary —SPJST—

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Lodge 29, Taylor honors 50-year members

Lodge 29, Taylor met for its regular meeting on October 14, 2009. Officer roll call showed Sharon Kaderka and Tammy Whatley absent. The September minutes were read and approved. President Ronnie Rieger gave the treasurer’s report and the vice president’s report. Czech Feszt will be at Miller Park in Temple on October 31. The 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive began on October 1. Cristy reported the youth club held its Halloween party/membership drive on Sunday, October 11. District Two

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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

Questions? Call (800) 727-7578

youth will have a lock-in in November. Cristy thanked everyone who donated items to the youth club’s silent auction at the barbecue cook-off last month. Dorothy Markert reported the senior citizens had seven tables of 42 domino players and one table of regular domino players. Connie Voigt reported there were 16 Bunco players last month. The next Bunco game will be Thursday, October 15 at 6:30 p.m. Jesse Pospisil gave the property committee report. He thanked everyone for their help in having a successful barbecue cook-off. The property committee is discussing the next areas of repair that should be made in the hall. Ronnie welcomed District Two Di-

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rector Bobby Wuensche and his wife, Ruth Ann. Bobby talked about SPJST being financially sound. Next year, the incentive banquets will be held in each district instead of statewide. District Two will have its incentive banquet at Lodge 47, Seaton on February 21, 2010. Bobby also reminded us that Beyersville will be having a progressive domino tournament on Saturday, October 17. Ronnie recognized Lodge 29, Taylor’s 50-year members who attended the meeting. They were Diane Naivar and husband Raymond, Norman Johnson, and Rodney Kincl. We appreciate their efforts for coming to the meeting. Ronnie reminded us that next month will be officer elections. He also discussed ordering shirts for members to wear at events we host. Albin Machu signed up seven new members. They are Norman Klotz, Ronald Wayne Bostick, Andrea L. Bostick, Albert J. Kalinec, Donna Marie Wilkins, Alma Mae Urbanek, and Frank Rivera. Connie Voigt made a motion to accept the new members and Dorothy Markert seconded the motion. The motion prevailed. Several members celebrated birthdays in October. They include Ronnie Rieger, Mary Jane Pustejovsky, Shirley and Julian Kosh, Loretta Tate, Hunter Voigt, Lillie Valis, Collin Whatley, Judy Pasemann, and Ruth

Ann Wuensche. Bobby and Ruth Ann Wuensche celebrated 45 years of marriage on October 3. Door prizes were furnished by Anton Pokorny and Lucille Trcka. Next month, Albin and Elaine Machu will bring the door prizes.

Next Meeting—November 11 The next meeting will be Wednesday, November 11 at 6:30 p.m. Fraternally submitted, Linda Pospisil Secretary-Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 8, We imar couple ce lebrate s 60 years of ma r r i a ge

Scenes from District One Fall Fun Day

October 11, 2009 • Hosted by Lodge 1, Fayetteville • SPJST ENC at Cooper Farm Eugene and Henrietta Veselka

Lodge 8, Weimar members Eugene and Henrietta Veselka celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Saturday, October 10, 2009, with a get-together of family and friends hosted by their children at the home of their son Paul and his wife Barbara. Eugene and Henrietta were married on October 10, 1949, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Schulenburg. They have two sons Paul and wife Barbara of Schulenburg and Dennis and wife Dawn of Oviedo, Florida; two daughters Marilyn and husband R.E. Yates of Colleyville and Carolyn Moreno of Longview; seven grandchildren; and four greatgrandchildren. Eugene and Henrietta and their family are all members of Lodge 8, Weimar. —SPJST—

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Lodge 40 El Campo-Hillje reports on October meeting

President Jerry Gensler called the meeting to order at 2 p.m. on Sunday, October 11, 2009. Present were 33 members and three guests. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Jose Enriquez. A moment of silence was observed for the deceased members and ill in the community. Roll call indicated that all officers were present. Trustees were also all present. Ed-

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mund Kana made a motion to accept the minutes as written in the Věstník. Sheldon Holub seconded the motion. Motion carried. Greeter was Allen Bacak. Next month, the greeter will be Joe Cerny. Treasurer Lorraine Kana gave her report. FAC Josephine Bacak thanked Alice Laitkep for helping in the kitchen. Debbie Sczech was not present so Josephine Bacak took her place to work in the kitchen. Gladys Cerny and Josie Knebel will be kitchen workers at the next meeting which will be potluck. Members are to bring a main dish. The lodge will furnish desserts.

Next Meeting—November 8 The next meeting will be November 8 at 2 p.m. Youth Leader Ardis Bacak reported that the youth had a prize drawing in Moulton last week. Anybody who wants to make cake, cookies, or candy for the October 25. District Six Fall Meeting can do so. The meeting will be hosted by SPJST Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje. Bingo—Sheldon Holub reported that bingo is doing good. Quarterly reports are due on the 26th of the month. Snack Bar—Josephine Bacak gave her report. Hall Rental—Jerry Gensler re-

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ported that there are several hall rentals for 2009 and 2010. Cemetery—Vlasta Bartos had nothing to report.

New Business The Nominating Committee gave its report. Nominees are Jerry Gensler for president; Dee Floyd for vice president; James Kocurek for secretary; Lorraine Kana for treasurer; Josephine Bacak for FAC; Ardis Bacak for youth leader; and trustees - Carmen Kocurek, Ben Svoboda, Charlene Smith, and Sheldon Holub. Sheldon Holub made a suggestion to give the American Legion $25 for

Texas Fraternal Congress meets in Corpus Christi, elects new leadership

Life was hard at the turn of the century, but the uniting in 1900 of a group of fraternal life insurance societies positively impacted the lives of thousands of Texans. Called the Texas Fraternal Congress (TFC), this group united the fraternal benefit societies that provided life insurance protection and fellowship to Czech, German, and Catholic immigrants and their families. More than 100 years later, Texas Fraternal Congress continues to bene-

fit Texans and their families. The Congress held its 109th annual meeting October 2 and 3, 2009, at the Omni Marina Hotel in Corpus Christi, Texas. Representatives from 10 fraternal benefit societies that still make a difference in the lives of nearly 500,000 Texans took part in the meeting. Besides educational speakers, attendees reviewed the many activities that the Congress undertakes each year. This year, the Congress sponsored a bowling tournament and a day

at the State Capitol. Additionally, giant thank you cards signed by over 1,200 people were presented to residents of Texas’ veterans homes. At the business session, Loretta Stahl of Catholic Family Fraternal of Texas (KJZT) was elected to serve as president of the organization for 20092010. Other elected officers include Ramon Ramos, Knights of Columbus, First Vice President; David Wagner, The Catholic Union of Texas (KJT), Second Vice President; Sarah Martin,

Western Fraternal Life Association, Third Vice President; Cindy Rangel, Knights of Columbus, Secretary-Treasurer; Doug Wessel, Woodmen of the World; Immediate Past President; Cy Firgens, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, Director; Grace Ellis, Grand Court Order of Calanthe, Director; Barbara Cheaney, Catholic Life Insurance, Director; Brian Vanicek, SPJST, Director; and Stephen Prewitt, Order of the Sons of Hermann, Director. —SPJST—

LEFT PHOTO: Miss Texas 2009 Kristen Blair is pictured with SPJST representatives at Texas Fraternal Congress held October 2 and 3 in Corpus Christi. SPJST representatives are, front, left to right, Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek, Colleen Jenke, Lane Hoggard, and Amanda Hoggard. Back: District One Director Donnie Victorick, NFCA Fraternalist of the Year Sandra Hoggard of Lodge 202, Jourdanton, Janice Vic-

torick, State FAC Chester Jenke, District Two Director Bobby Wuensche, and Ruth Ann Wuensche. CENTER PHOTO: Enjoying dinner are District One Director Donnie Victorick, left, and wife Janice, second from left, and District Two Director Bobby Wuensche and wife Ruth Ann. RIGHT PHOTO: Left to right are State Field Representative Karen Kaspar, NFCA Fraternalist of the Year Sandra Hoggard and children Amanda and Lane.

LEFT PHOTO: Miss Texas Kristen Blair wishes a happy 45th anniversary to SPJST District Two Director Bobby Wuensche and wife Ruth Ann. PHOTO 2: Karaoke was a big hit! Miss Texas sings with Supreme Lodge

President Brian Vanicek. PHOTO 3: State FAC Chester Jenke and wife Colleen. RIGHT PHOTO: Miss Texas with District One Director Donnie Victorick.

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SPJST members participate in Lickskillet Parade Sunday, October 18, 2009 • Fayetteville, Texas

LEFT PHOTO: Fayetteville Mayor Ron Pflughaupt, back, rides in a 1923 Model T, driven by Gil Goerig. Ronnie is the youth leader at Lodge 1, Fayetteville. CENTER PHOTO: Lodge 51, Ellinger President Calvin Hlinsky, left, and Edward Vasut on the Ellinger float. RIGHT PHOTO: Fayette Czech Singers are, front, left to right, Irene Polansky of Lodge

1, Fayetteville; Georgia Vyvial of Lodge 172, Pasadena; Lorene Nitschke; and Carolyn Heinsohn. Back: Paul Srubar, Elmont Vyvial of Lodge 172, Pasadena; Dottie Lyssy; Cathleen Noska; and Helen Mikus. Also participating, but not shown, were Jo Ann Zaeske and Lou Zaeske of Lodge 189, Bryan-College Station.

On October 18, 2009, Lodge 79, Corpus Christi celebrated Czech Heritiage Month with a Czech meal consisting of roast pork, sausage, dumplings, chicken noodle soup, and sides. After the delicious meal, the meeting was called to order at 2:15 p.m. by President Mark Rebecek. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. We had several on our sick list. They were Susan Sacky, Edward Janota, Meredyth Isle, and George Janota who may be facing surgery. We wish all of them well and hope to see them at our next meeting. All officers were present except As-

Next Meeting—November 8 The meeting adjourned at 2:55 p.m. We hope to see all of you on November 8 for our Thanksgiving meal. Fraternally, Virginia Rebecek, Secretary —SPJST—

the November 11 auction. Motion was made by Edmund Kana to give the American Legion $25. Charlie Sanders seconded. Motion carried. Czech Mates are to play for our Christmas party. SPJST Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje voted to give a donation to the SPJST Education and Nature Center (ENC) at Cooper Farm in Waldeck, Texas. Birthdays for October are Edward Laitkep, Zachary Laitkep, and Allen Bacak. Vlasta Bartos had a birthday last month. Motion was made by Ben Svoboda to accept new members; motion was seconded by Edmund Kana. New members are Mary Villareal, Bryant Bena, Richard McCloud, and Ashley Odstrcil. Motion carried. Door prizes were won by Joe Cerny and Charlie Sanders. The meeting adjourned at 2:40 p.m. James C. Kocurek, Secretary —SPJST—

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sistant Youth Leader Roland Fuentz. The September minutes and treasurer’s report were given and approved. Correspondence was read by Virginia Rebecek. FAC report was given by Jerry Sijansky. He discussed turning in information for scholarships, and the 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive is underway. Under new business, President Rebecek stated we will have to change our regular monthly meeting in November to the 8th due to the 15th being the District Seven Fun/Membership Day to be held in New Braunfels. All approved this change. Turkey and dressing and all trimmings will be furnished by the lodge so bring your appetite. The monthly donation will be given to Palmer Drug Abuse. Youth Leader Paige Watson gave her report. Her youth member atten-

dance was small so she combined her meeting with the adults. The youth are working with another group to make packages for our troops. Birthdays were Kelly Janota - October 3, Paige Watson - October 18, Jill Sijansky - October 22, Dallas Marek - October 24, and Weaver Mitchell - October 27. “Happy Birthday” was sung to all. We had one wedding anniversary. Ron and Kelly Janota - 25 years on October 13. Happy silver anniversary! Twenty-five dollar door prizes were won by Leroy Ryza and Dorothy McCoy.

Lodge 1, Fayetteville hosts SPJST Float in Lickskillet Parade Sunday, October 18, 2009 • Fayetteville, Texas

LEFT PHOTO: Pictured on the SPJST Float are, left to right, Jenna Krebs, Cheryl Bauer, and Bowyn Bauer, all of Lodge 1, Fayetteville. CENTER PHOTO: Wayne and Karen Peschel and their sons Kyle and

Carson are pictured by the SPJST Float. RIGHT PHOTO: The float received the first place youth award and the best overall award. Displaying the plaques are Jenna Krebs, left, and Bowyn Bauer.

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Lodge 84, Dallas to celebrate 100 years in 2010

Dear Members, President Yeager brought the meeting to order at 2:20 p.m. asking Sister Lynda Novak to lead the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. A moment of silence was observed for Austin Zabojnik and Catherine Andreason. Our sympathy is extended. May your loved ones rest in peace. Youth Leader Bessie Petr reported the Princess Ball was a big success. We congratulate Sister Rachel McManus who is Lodge 84’s queen and Brother Scott Cowan who is Lodge 84’s king. Sister Bessie announced Sister Kelly Tucker being added as a youth leader and Sister Vicki Sims who oversees the scrapbook project. Sister Bessie would like to see more youth come participate to dance “Red Handkerchief” and practice beseda for Heritage Day at the State Fair on October 4. Thanks to Brothers John Becan and George Reznik for the repairs they made to the walk-in cooler. Our roof suffered damage during the last hail storm and will need much work to repair it. Brother Richard Andreason is checking into getting the work done on the roof and on the awning over the

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front door. Sister JoAnn Manak made a motion to elect three members to work with Richard to help make the decisions for the work to be done. President Yeager reminded all that the lodge’s 100th anniversary will be celebrated next year in 2010. We should be making plans. Vicki Sims will head up a committee. If you are asked, will you do your share to help with the celebration? A date has been set. More on this in the future Vestniks. Sunshine Committee reported that a card of congratulations on a new baby girl was sent to Brother Scott and Sister Keri Jones who have a new daughter Jentry. This makes lodge president Justine Yeager a new grandmother again. David Andreason is the proud new grandfather. JoAnn also sent a sympathy card to the family of David Andreason for the loss of his mother. Thank you for a big turnout for our Czechfest even though rain continued all day. President Yeager thanked all who worked, donated and helped by coming and making it a success. Our next meeting will be held on Sunday, October 18 at 2 p.m. Don’t forget Make a Difference Day is October 24. You have received your invitation. Fraternally, Rose Scott, Reporter —SPJST—

Grace Dusek: CHS Homecoming Lodge 92 Duchess Fort Worth presents October meeting highlights

2009-2010 SPJST State Queen Grace Dusek was the sophomore class duchess at this year’s Caldwell High School Homecoming. Her escort was Sophomore Class Duke Gene Wisniewski. Grace is a member of Lodge 17, New Tabor.

Next Meeting—November 8 Our next lodge meeting will be on Sunday, November 8. Mary Ann Krivanek will prepare the meal which will be served after the meeting. Bill McClendon, Jan Taborsky, and Alene Kercho were appointed to the expense reimbursement and charity donation committee. It is our annual election of officers and trustees. Mary Ann Kozel presented the list of special birthdays in October and reported sending sympathy cards to the Mike Watkins and Julia Dueser families. Sunday November 15 is our annual charity dance. We will have a silent auction, so we will need some of your treasured items for the auction. We will also accept cash donations. We

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Lodge 17, New Tabor honors 50- and 75-year members

Lodge 17, New Tabor honored its 50- and 75-year members recently. Honorees included Susan Skrabanek, Johnnie Ruth Homeyer, Milton Mynar (in back), Joann Schrader, and Dick Dusek. —Submitted by Lisa Blum, Reporter

thank the Al Boenker Insurance Agency for their generous charity donation. Mary Ann Krivanek is in charge of the three gift card drawing. Jon Durham has graciously volunteered to assist the youth with the kitchen. All net proceeds from the youth kitchen, door, silent auction, and drawing will go to the three charities. Randy and the 92nd Roadhouse Band will be playing. They have given generous donations to our designated charities for several years. Please come out and make this another big success. On Saturday November 7, St. George’s is sponsoring the annual harvest dance (vino brani). This has been a successful event for them over the past 50 years. Call Joan Belota for reservations. Czech and Then Some (CATS) of Ennis will be playing. Norma McClendon is our new audit committee member. We thank Margaret Laymance for her past service on the committee. Zpravodajem, Al Kercho —SPJST—

Lodge 133 San Antonio sets Thanksgiving luncheon

Dear Lodge 133 Members, A Thanksgiving luncheon will be

held on the third Sunday of November which is November 15. A complete turkey dinner catered by Snogas will be served, compliments of the lodge. Dessert will also be provided. Respectfully submitted, Jarolyn Popp, President —SPJST—

Lodge 141, Sealy gives to Gordon Memorial Library

The August meeting was called to order by Vice President Bennie Stolarski with the Pledge of Allegiance The minutes for August were read, followed by the treasurer’s report given by Edith Karas. Highlights of the FAC newsletter were covered by Secretary Bernice Stolarski. The SPJST Float won second best decorated float in the Austin County Fair parade. Thanks to John Hoelscher for bringing the float to Bellville and to Melanie and David for the neat decorations. A lot of the people along the parade route told us they liked the float. Our lodge voted to make our annual donation of $100 to the Gordon Memorial Library for the use of the meeting room and to have a Christmas dinner at one of the local restaurants. With no other business to discuss, Edith Karas made the motion to adjourn, with a second by Freda Jemela.

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The next meeting is scheduled for November 10. Fraternally, Bernice Stolarski Secretary/Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 29, Taylor honors 50-year members

Lodge 142 Houston awards drawing prizes

SPJST Lodge 142, Houston members and visitors met at Lodge 88, Houston building on Sunday, October 11, 2009, at 2 p.m. The meeting was preceeded by a delicious lunch and desserts prepared and served by kitchen manager Rita Hermis. Thanks, Rita. The meeting was called to order by President Keith Kieschnick. All members stood for the Pledge of Allegiance and remained standing for a moment of silence in memory of our departed member Frank Tumis. May he rest in peace. Roll call of officers was read. The minutes were read by Secretary Alice Jochen. These were approved. All officers’ reports were given. Committee reports were read. Correspondence was read. Make a

into $10 for each member present. The meeting adjourned at 3:30 p.m.

Next Meeting—November 8 The next meeting will be on November 8 at Lodge 88, Houston building. Lunch is at 1 p.m.; the meeting follows at 2 p.m. Come and help enjoy our Thanksgiving. Respectfully submitted, Alice Jochen, Secretary —SPJST—

Lodge 187 Round Rock meets November 8

Lodge 29, Taylor honored its 50-year members recently. They are, left to right, Rodney Kincl, Norman Johnson, seated, and Diane Naivar. Also pictured are Lodge 29 President Ronnie Rieger, second from right, and District Two Director Bobby Wuensche.

Difference Day, designed to help a neighbor, is October 24. Sick committee reports that the Owens family is out with the flu. We hope all are feeling better at this time. Visitors recognized were Mary Wunderlich and Patricia Bruce. You are always welcome.

At the November meeting, we will celebrate with a catered turkey meal. Birthdays for October are Rosie Malota - 80 years and Walter Rosilier - 57 years. Capsule drawing for $100 went unclaimed due to the absence of Rachael Zarosky, Amanda Battaglia, and Oscar Shank. The prize was split

Lodge 187, Round Rock will meet Sunday, November 8, 2009, at its regular times. For our potluck meal, Rubie will furnish the turkey, and all members will bring a dish to go with this. Thanks, Rubie, for fixing the turkey. At the October meeting, Jennave and Wilfred were recognized for 60 years of marriage. They were married October 22, 1949. Congratulations to you both! Margie Haas, FAC/Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 32, Victoria Members Enjoy Czech Meal, Heritage Celebration Thursday, October 8, 2009 • Lodge 32, Victoria Hall • Submitted by Kathy Ahlstrom, Reporter

Everyone enjoyed the Czech meal and music. LEFT PHOTO: Al and Kay Haisler. PHOTO 2: Alfred and Evelyn Horelka. PHOTO 3: Lois and Franklin Elles. RIGHT PHOTO: Daniel and Doris Elsik. BELOW LEFT

PHOTO: Mary Tijerina and Dolores Martinez. BELOW CENTER PHOTO: Left to right are Lalie Bartos, Kimberly Kocian, Sylvia and Theo Kocian. BELOW RIGHT PHOTO: Mike and Kathy Ahlstrom.

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Ennis Sewing Circle

The Ennis Sewing Circle met on October 8, 2009. The quilters arrived at 8 a.m. We stretched Joyce Ehrenberger’s quilt top, made by her grandmother Nancy Jane Parker before she passed away in 1954. We arranged table and chairs. Ann Clagett decorated the officers’ table in the Halloween theme. It really looked pretty. Thank you, Ann. Thank you to all our faithful quil-

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ters Martha, Eleanora, Dorothy K., Dorothy P., Bessie, Ann, and Irene. We quilted until lunch time. By that time, everyone else had arrived. Dorothy Prachyl led us in prayer, and we enjoyed a delicious lunch. I must say that Martha brought a very good taco soup which was enjoyed by all. It was all eaten—not even a cup was left over for her evening meal. After lunch, the quilters returned to quilting, and President Sadie called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, and a moment of silence was held for Austin Zabojnik,

grandson of Anne Zabojnik and nephew of Marie Vrla. We had 17 members and one guest Joe Ehrenberger. Dorothy J. Kudrna read the minutes of our last meeting, Lil Kosarek gave the treasurer’s report. Both were approved as read. Thank you went out to Libbie Elsik and Dorothy J. Kudrna for their donation to the Circle in memory of Rosie Bednar. Thank you to Joyce Ehrenberger for donating paper goods to the Circle. Sunshine Lady Eleanora announced October birthday cele-

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brants—Sadie Kubin, Mildred Trlica, Bertha Podhrasky, Margaret Martinek, and Georgie Morales. “Happy Birthday” was sung to Sadie, Mildred, and Georgie. Bertha did not attend because of the weather, and Margaret went to the State Fair. Cards were signed for Libbie Elsik and Pat Fowler. Pat was at Baylor Hospital day surgery to have fluid drained from her right lung. We wish her well. Eleanora thanked Irene for donating beautiful cards to our Circle. A special birthday went out to Mildred Trlica as that day—October 8—

Lodge 48, Beyersville hosts successful annual fundraiser

The annual Lodge 48, Beyersville fundraiser was held on September 12, 2009. We held our breath right up to the last minute. You see, once again, it rained cats and dogs on our day. But, due to all the excitement that we finally got some rain, we had one of the biggest and best crowds ever! We also had some of the best auction items ever. We had several members who really got out there and acquired these items. We had some wonderful, fresh pastries donated as well as canned items and the perennial favorite, Margie’s brittle. I missed being there so I did not get to bid on it. The crowd was treated to the mouthwatering brisket of John Wuensche and company, including Jesse Pospisil of Lodge 29, Taylor, Michael Urbanek, Larry Tieman, Larry Beran, Brandon Lopez, and, of course, the pit bosses— Trent and Trevor Wuensche. The sides

were catered by Red Oman and gave the brisket a run for its money. After the meal, the fun really started. The crowd was warmed up by auctioneer Harvey Johnson. There were a lot of members and friends who jumped in and helped here, including but not limited to Tammy Friar, Bonnie Wolf, Jerry Turek, Michael Urbanek, Rita Kelm, Bret Bachmayer, and Jimmy Turek. Some of the hot items included a Texas A&M autographed football and a UT autographed football. Gift cards for $50 were given to every 10th ticket drawn out and finally, around midnight, the finalists were announced. It was fun to see all the people who won our prizes. They were: 1st - go cart - Cody Leshikar 2nd - flat screen television Tammy Laake

3rd - fishing trip to Port O’Connor Al Wendland 4th - 36-inch barbecue pit Joey Voigt 5th - casino trip to Marksville, Louisiana for 10 people - Norman Fussell

Bonnie Urbanek took the reins on the silent auction, and with help from her family, she neatly wrapped it up. Donna Mahac put together the spa package for the ladies, and Anissa Lopez sold the deck of cards for this drawing. Donna M. also served food and worked in the kitchen. Donna Vanecek purchased all of the gift cards, and she was on her feet most of the night helping serve food, cutting and serving desserts. Juanette Susan was all over the place as well, serving food and refilling sides. Alice Bracewell and Margie were the tea stewards. Sid

Srnensky and Wayne Kelm worked in the bar area. Bobby Wuensche helped ensure that we had beer stocked up, ice where needed, and helped keep an eye on the serving lines. Larry Beran pitched in wherever needed. Rita Kelm worked at the front door again. Robert and Bonnie Leshikar floated as well making sure that the evening ran smoothly. If I missed anyone, I truly apologize. I was home sick from the radiation and depended on pictures and word of mouth. I want to thank Sherry Wuensche for taking pictures for me. Unfortunately, I did not charge my camera, so you know what happened. But, she was still able to get some good pictures! Fraternally, Denisse Wuensche Reporter —SPJST—

LEFT PHOTO: Howard and Sami catch up on Thorndale news with Evelyn Felfe and her friend Arthur. PHOTO 2: Karl Wuensche finishes up dessert while Tim Vanecek hides behind his tea cup! PHOTO 3: Sybil, Dan and

Donna Vanecek look over the live auction item list. PHOTO 4: Ronnie Rieger of Lodge 29, Taylor looks over the great gifts in the silent auction. RIGHT PHOTO: It takes a lot of good women to keep the desserts flowing!

All who attended the event had a great time! LEFT PHOTO: Gilbert and Demetra Shiller finally get to eat after helping serve the meal. Hey, are those the new, denim SPJST shirts? Looking great! PHOTO 2: Margie Faltesek and Alice Bracewell show off their pretty smiles and their new,

denim SPJST shirts. PHOTO 3: Leroy and Shirley Wuensche are regular attendees at our fundraisers. PHOTO 4: Sid and Bobby watch over the ice supply. RIGHT PHOTO: Bonnie and Michael Urbanek take five after staying busy for hours.

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was her 90th birthday. She looks great, drives, and we wish her many more. Joyce Ehrenberger attended Czech Heritage Day at the State Fair and told about it. It rained that day and was all moved inside the African American Museum, but she said that all went well. We discussed Christmas gifts for our shut-ins. We only have four shutins this year. Ann Clagett, Dorothy Valek, Joyce Ehrenberger, and Libbie Vrla volunteered to purchase items for

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their bags, and we thank them. We also discussed the trip for next spring to the Czech Heritage Museum. Dorothy J. has gotten prices on a bus. Members, start thinking about if you want to go or not. It sounds like a great trip to me. Members, bring your cash next month to start buying tickets on the Christmas quilt. It is really pretty. Joyce thanked everyone who quilted on her quilt and made a donation to the Circle.

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The door prize was brought by Dorothy Prachyl and was won by Dorothy Valek. Libbie passed out our little gifts. President Sadie announced the next meeting to be November 12, and she adjourned the meeting. Other News Josephine Kubin is so excited that her granddaughter Pam Davidson, her husband Stacy, and great-grandson Ollie have moved back to Ennis from

Kansas City, Missouri. Pam has taken a job and will be working in Dallas. How lucky she is. Libbie Vrla told of the trip that she took along with Lil Kosarek, and Joyce and Joe Ehrenberger to the New England states. She said that they had a great time and that the colors were beautiful. I am sure that Libbie will write about it in the Friendship Club article. Dorothy J. Kudrna told of her seven-day cruise along with Margaret

Lodge 48, Beyersville hosts successful annual fundraiser Submitted by Denisse Wuensche, Reporter

LEFT PHOTO: Delicious pastries waiting for a good home. PHOTO 2: Leroy Leschber proudly shows off his Texas A&M football. PHOTO 3: Linda Albers proudly shows off her Mac Brown autographed Texas foot-

ball. PHOTO 4: Two more of our lovely ladies modeling the denim shirts embroidered with “Beyersville” on each one. RIGHT PHOTO: Some of the silent auction items.

LEFT PHOTO: Robert and Bonnie look for Christmas gifts for each other. PHOTO 2: Brother Howard Leshikar visits with Harvey Johnson. PHOTO 3: Cindy Steffek, far right, has led the dessert contribution and distribu-

tion committee every year. Thank you, Cindy. Also pictured are Alice and Linda Wuensche helping cut desserts. PHOTO 4: The top 10 finalists wait to be drawn out. RIGHT PHOTO: Juanette Susan helps serve the meat.

LEFT PHOTO: Youth Leader Donna Vanecek was the lucky winner of a spa package. A well deserved gift! Enjoy! PHOTO 2: Cody Leshikar was the winner of this first place go-cart. Uncle Robert was happy to take it home for him. I wonder if he tried it out, too! PHOTO 3: Bret Bachmayer and Jimmy Turek

assist with the live auction. Both are regular helpers. Thanks, guys! PHOTO 4: Rita Kelm takes up her usual position at the door. Thanks, Rita for all your help! RIGHT PHOTO: Auctioneer Harvey Johnson gets the crowd ready for an exciting night of bidding. His helpers are Jerry Turek and Michael Urbanek.

LEFT PHOTO: Bobby W. watches over the supply of food. PHOTO 2: The crowd enjoys the food. PHOTO 3: Wayne Kelm helps provide bar drinks

for the night. PHOTO 4: Gilbert serves meat and jokes to the hungry crowd. RIGHT PHOTO: Guests enjoy the evening.

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and Emil Martinek and 71 other Ennis people to Key West, Florida, Freeport, Bahamas and Nassau, Bahamas, on the Carnival Conquest. It was a polka cruise. All had a wonderful time. Martha Ritchey told of the Alaskan cruise that she took with her son Mike and his wife Judi on the Coral Princess. They flew to Seattle, Washington, then to Anchorage, Alaska. There they boarded a bus to Whittier, Alaska. As they got off the bus, there was a group of excited people and guess who it was? The former Governor Sarah Palin. There was lots of picture taking. Martha got one of her daughter-in-law Judi with Sarah Palin. The road to Whittier was beautful. The trees were changing color. When approaching Whittier, they had to go through the Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel, a single lane, two and a half-mile tunnel shared by a railroad. This tunnel was used during World War II for military use. After boarding the ship, they cruised in College Fjord and overnight to Glacier Bay. The Gulf of Alaska was having a winter storm, and they experienced seven to 12 foot swells. It was a very rough trip. This same storm brought Ennis its first cool spell. Glacier Bay had many

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glaciers and were lovely to look at. They sailed to Skagway and took a train over the White Pass and British Columbia. They were not allowed to get off. They just flipped the back of the seats over, and they were turned around. The narration of how the railroad was built was very interesting. Many lives and animals were lost due to the harsh weather and working conditions—all for gold in the Klondike. In Juneau, they took a whale-watching cruise and saw many whales and a small island covered with Steller seals. After leaving Juneau for Ketchikan, their last stop on the cruise, Martha and Judi took a float plane ride into Misty Fjord. They landed in the water and were allowed to walk on the pontoons. Son Mike took a motorcycle tour with the shop owner and for other people of Ketchikan and all the back roads. They passed an eagle’s nest which was huge. In each port that they stopped, they walked the streets and shopped the stores. It was all very quaint, charming and very clean. They sailed to Vancouver, British Columbia, a very large city, that will be hosting the next winter Olympics. In Vancouver, they passed a service station that advertised gas for $1.01. They all

thought how cheap. The bus driver said that was $1.01 per liter. In Vancouver, they boarded a bus to the airport in Seattle, Washington, then went on to DFW and reality. It sounds like they truly had a wonderful time. I want to mention that Pete and I attended our 58th class reunion here in Ennis. We met at a restaurant, visited and had lunch. It was just perfect. Everyone enjoyed themselves and said that it was our best ever. I want to thank Carol Hejny for getting it all together. She does a great job. The next meeting will be November 12. Stay well, everyone. We will quilt, have a covered dish, lunch, door prize, and little gift exchange. See you! Georgie Morales Reporter —SPJST—

The Christian Sisters of Seaton Brethren Church will host a bake sale and quilt show on Saturday, November 7, 2009, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church, located at 12561 State Highway 53, Temple (Seaton community). Some of the items featured in the sale will be kolaches, cakes, pies, cookies, bread, and jellies as well as craft items and homemade canned goods. Sandwiches and homemade

soup will be available to purchase for lunch. Quilts will be on display in the sanctuary. A handmade quilt, a $75 gift card from Wal-Mart, and a $50 gift card from Wal-Mart will be given away in a prize drawing. The proceeds from the fundraiser benefit the many projects the Sisters’ support. The sale is open to the public with free admission. —SPJST—

Fort Worth Friendship Club

The Fort Worth Friendship Club met on Wednesday, October 7, 2009, at St. Thomas Parish hall for its monthly meeting with 40 members present. President Mary Ann Krivanek welcomed everyone, called the meeting to order, and thanked Joe Kozel for the great music. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all then Vice President Betty Krenek read a prayer. Due to Secretary Faith Lindeau having a scratchy throat, the minutes from the last meeting were read by President Mary Ann, and Treasurer Mary Ann Kozel gave the financial report. Both reports were approved as presented.

Lodge 79, Corpus Christi celebrates Czech heritage

Workers who helped prepare the Czech meal for Lodge 79, Corpus Christi were, left to right, Brock Donnell, Jerry Sijansky, Virginia Rebecek, and Jill Sijansky.

Lodge 47, Seaton members assist church with bake sale

Lodge 47, Seaton members are, left to right, Joyce Skrabanek, LaVerne Pechal, Dorothy Novosad, Lanette Wigginton and Helen Haisler.

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BELOW LEFT PHOTO: Czech plate served at Lodge 79 for Czech Heritage Month.

ABOVE RIGHT PHOTO: Kelly and Ron Janota celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on October 13. RIGHT PHOTO: Happy October birthday to, left to right, Dallas Marek, Jill Sijansky, Kelly Janota, Paige Watson and Weaver Mitchell.

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Sunshine Person Willie Mae Becan reported that she sent a get well card to Paula Arsenault, and she thanked Kitty Rippen for the donation of a box of cards. The singing of “Happy Birthday” went out to October celebrants Alice Barnes, Sharron Connelly, Ima Lou Crider, Mary Schneider, and Mary Windham. May all of you have many more. We were sorry to hear that Alice Barnes is back in the hospital. Our prayers are with you, Alice. We missed you. It was further reported that Monalee Hattendorf had been in the hospital, and she was missed at the meeting along with Tracy Horn and Virgie Valentine who are on the sick list. Get well wishes go out to all of you. President Mary Ann stated hostesses for November will be Debbie Skrasek, Helen Skrasek, and Rose Ann Spann. Hostesses for October— Ann Conner, Ella Greer, and Wilma Stell—were thanked. The Halloween theme was carried out on all tables. Ladies, it was a job well done! President Mary Ann further announced that November is the designated month in which we bring items for the St. Thomas Food Pantry. Also, she asked that members bring their craft or food items for a craft/food sale. The Thanksgiving dinner was discussed, and the president volunteered to bake the turkey and make the dressing and gravy. Since it is getting to be election time again, Debbie Skrasek was ap-

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pointed chairperson of the nominating committee with Marie Keller and Libbie Vrla assisting. Elections of officers will be in November with new officers assuming duties in January. Door prizes were donated by Elsie Anders, Paula Arsenault, Mary Ann Kozel, and Debbie Skrasek. Lucky winners were Harold Balvin, Betty Landsfeld, Debbie Skrasek, and Mary Windham. Darlene Tompkins and Libbie Vrla were the winners of the 50/50 dollar game. This was my first time to win, and it was so nice to get all those dollar bills! Following the meeting, grace was said, a delicious fried chicken lunch was enjoyed, then games were played. A good time was had by all. News On September 27, Debbie Skrasek and husband Gary, and Helen Skrasek attended Helen’s sister Adele (Janak) and Harold Strand’s 10th wedding anniversary at the community center in Crawford, Texas. Approximately 200 friends and family enjoyed the music of Charlie Nemec, the food, and fellowship. The following weekend, Helen, Debbie, and Gary made a trip to Round Top to visit Helen’s nephew Larry Janak and his wife Rhonda. The Janaks have a lovely country home there and are furnishing it with antiques. It just happened that there was an antique show going on so they got to do a lot of browsing. Helen said that it rained off and on the whole weekend, but as Larry said, “we need the rain” and that “his pond needs filling

Lodge 92, Fort Worth members, friends enjoy Czech day

LEFT PHOTO: Margarette Bassage visits Fort Worth and enjoys Czech Heritage Day at Lodge 92, Fort Worth. RIGHT PHOTO: Evelyn Scaff, left, and daughter Gayle Krengel enjoy Czech Heritage Day at Lodge 92, Fort Worth on Saturday, September 19, 2009.

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up.” On Sunday, the group went to St. John the Baptist Church at Fayetteville, the pastor is Reverend Stephen Nesrsta, saw SPJST Lodge 1, toured all the small towns including La Grange where they toured the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center’s new library/museum, and saw the old historical oak tree on the square. The

tree brought back memories to Gary and Helen as back in 1967, Helen’s late husband Joe, Helen and Gary had taken a picture with the tree so they did it again only this time with Debbie. Helen and Debbie said that Larry and Rhonda treated them royally including fresh roses in each of their rooms.

Lodge 88, Houston: Farewell to Sherry Miller

Lodge 88, Houston member Sherry Miller will be leaving Houston soon and moving to Denton, Texas, to be near her family. Sherry has been a longtime member of Lodge 88 and has never been one to shy away from volunteering. Sherry has held many offices at Lodge 88 serving as secretary, second vice president, third vice president, and social night committee chairperson. She served as District Five Secretary for many years as well. On Sunday, October 18, our social night committee got together at Apple-

bee’s in Houston to bid farewell to Sherry. Those in attendance were Emil and Ann Nell Kuropata, Helen Hegwood, Ester Heinsohn, Pat and J.R. Bruce (good to see J.R. getting out and about), Frances Richardson, Cleburn Lincke, and Fred and Jo Ann Buri. Everyone wished Sherry well and asked that she come back to visit. We will miss you, Sherry! Fraternally, Jo Ann Buri Second Vice President —SPJST—

LEFT PHOTO: Sherry Miller. RIGHT PHOTO: Sherry with Jo Ann Buri. Pictured are, left to right, Esther Heinsohn, Helen Hegwood, Ann Nell Kuropata, and Emil Kuropata.

Pictured, left to right, are Fred Buri, Cleburn Lincke, Frances Richardson, J.R. Bruce, and Pat Bruce

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Lydia Alholm enjoyed the recent visit from grandson Matt Alholm, his wife Julie, and great-grandchildren Ellie and Anthony along with daughter-in-law Kathy Alholm from the Chicago area. It seems Matt and Julie came to attend a function in Dallas so Kathy came to babysit. R.L. treated the group along with friends Freddie and Ricky Volliger and their wives to lunch on Saturday and Sunday evening dinner at their favorite same Mexican restaurant. I understand even aunt Frances Matthews joined in! Lydia really enjoyed the visit with Kathy, Matt, and family. Rose Steinman, Carrie Milan, and Mary Steinman attended the ribbon cutting and dedication of the library/museum at the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center in La Grange. I hear that Rosie wore her Czech costume and was even invited to sing with the Czech choir. All had a good time. Several of our members enjoyed attending Czech Heritage Day at Lodge 92, Fort Worth the other Saturday. It is always so nice to see friends and listen to good music. Anna Johnson enjoyed the lunch visit on Saturday with granddaughter Melissa Janak and her three daughters from Round Rock and granddaughter Nicole and her two sons from Azle. Jill Parker, Rose Steinman’s granddaughter will run in the New York City Marathon on November 1 (All Saint’s Day) in memory of her uncle Donald Steinman benefiting the Thomas G. Labrecque Foundation for Lung Cancer and Educational Research. Her aunts Bonnie Steinman

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Ennis Sewing Circle celebrates autumn season

The officers table at the Ennis Sewing Circle’s October meeting was decorated by Ann Clagett. Pictured are, front, left to right, Dorothy Prachyl, Sadie Kubin, Dorothy Kudrna, and Lil Kosarek. Back: Georgie Morales and Eleanora Pelzel.

and Lori Pace will accompany her to New York. I also just learned that Jill is the only American who has run a marathon on all seven continents and the highest marathon in the world— Mount Everest. Congratulations, Jill, we want your story for the Věstník! I just heard that Monalee Hattendorf had surgery on her right leg this week. Get well soon, and our prayers are with you for a complete recovery. My sister Lil Kosarek and I along with our friends Joe and Joyce Ehrenberger of Dallas enjoyed a recent trip to the New England states to see fall foliage. We flew into Boston and traveled by bus up the east coast to Main

Ladies Circle of Lodge 92, Fort Worth kicks off quilt drawing ticket sales

Lucille Kret, left, gets her tickets from Mary Ann Krivanek to kick off the Ladies Circle quilt prize drawing at Lodge 92, Fort Worth.

and at Kennebunkport, we saw Walker’s Point, the summer home of President George and Barbara Bush then on up to Bar Harbor. Here, we enjoyed a nature cruise, didn’t see any whales, but did see seals and lots of bald eagles. We enjoyed a nature hike in the Acadia National Park. From there, we went inland into New Hampshire, rode the gondola to the top of Wildcat Mountain. The leaves on the maple, birch, and sumac trees were beautiful. It was so interesting to travel through these quaint villages

with farm houses and with so many trees. We visited the Billings Farm and Museum then we went on to tour Fort Ticonderoga located on Lake Champlain in New York state. Then it was on to Lake Placid where we toured the 1980 Winter Olympic area. The awards podium was still there so we had a photo taken as a first-place winner (don’t I wish). The trees were at their peak, and the autumn colors were as beautiful as the pictures always show. We cruised on Lake Placid to see all the summer homes which are not small cottages, but huge homes with three or four boat stalls with the colorful trees in the background. After leaving Lake Placid, we stopped in Albany, the capital, then went on to Springfield where we toured Norman Rockwell Museum. On the last day of our trip, we stopped in Lexington and Concord, the heart of the Revolutionary War history where the first shots of the American Revolution were fired. We took our group picture on the Concord bridge; saw the Minuteman Statue and Lexington Green before heading back to Boston where we had a tour of Boston and another history lesson from our tour guide. We had a great time, and the scenery was fabulous. We saw lots of lighthouses, learned lots of history, stayed busy visiting and shopping in tiny villages, and enjoyed all the seafood - the best being lobster. We had the “whole” lobster on our plate, were given bibs, and instructions and a nut cracker. It was fun and delicious!

SPJST ENC at Cooper Farm participates in Lickskillet parade

Pictured by the SPJST ENC boat before the Lickskillet parade in Fayetteville on October 18, 2009, are, left to right, ENC Director Ronnie Pflughaupt, Fidel Aparicio, Brandon Lovell, JW Evans, Logan Spaniel, Earl Ives, Jesse Evans, David Mendez, Jesse Petterson. Ronnie, Fidel, Brandon, JW, Logan, Earl, and Jesse Evans are all members of Lodge 1, Fayetteville, and David is a member of Lodge 186, Caldwell.

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The next meeting/Thanksgiving will be on November 4. Don’t forget items for the St. Thomas Food Pantry, your luncheon dish to compliment turkey, dressing gravy, and any craft of food items for sale. I look forward to seeing all of you, and Mary Ann, don’t forget the turkey! So until, keep smiling! Libbie Vrla, Reporter —SPJST—

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Ladies Circle of Lodge 92 Fort Worth

Gloria Farek opened our October 13, 2009, meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance with 52 members and guests Vera McKenzie, Carmen Adcock, and Julie Sulak-Taylor. Vera and Carmen plan to join our group. Mary

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Ann Krivanek read the minutes for me because I had laryngitis. The minutes were approved. Bessie Ellsworth gave the financial report because Pauline Morbitzer was not present. Ima Lou Crider was excited because she had a wonderful 80th birthday. Both her daughters were home for the first time in 10 years to celebrate. Each gave her $80 for her gift. We sent cards to Alice Barnes who

started chemo this week; Mona Hattendorf who had surgery done on her leg; and Don Morbitzer who is recovering from back surgery. They are all on our prayer list. It was reported that we made over $700 on our cakewalk at Lodge 92, Fort Worth’s Czech heritage dance. Our lunch hostesses were Thereta Praslicka, Jean Sparkman, Joan Shropshire, Mary Ann Krivanek, and

District Seven ENC Bowling Tournament

Saturday, September 26, 2009 • SportsWest Bowling Center in Seguin, Texas

LEFT PHOTO: Casey Jenke (258) is ready to bowl. PHOTO 2: David and Stephanie Mills (258). PHOTO 3: Roy Haag (185), left, and State Youth Director John Hoelscher. RIGHT PHOTO: Vernell and Vernon Schultz with youth Kailee Jenke, all of Lodge 258, Seguin. BELOW LEFT: Stephen Mazur, Mary Ann Barta, Valerie Barta, Evan Barta, and James

House, all of Lodge 202, Jourdanton. BELOW CENTER: From Lodge 258, Seguin are, front, left to right, Kim, Kailee, and Curry Jenke. Back: Jarrod Jenke, Stephanie Mills, Leslie Jenke, and David Mills. BELOW RIGHT: Left to right are District One Director Donnie Victorick, District Seven Director Bob Bayer, Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek.

LEFT PHOTO: Enjoying the event are, left to right, Roxy Bertrand, Liz Bielefeld, and Larry Bertrand, all of Lodge 107, Floresville. CENTER PHOTO: Left to right are Wendy and Glen Pruski (107), Belenda Barta

(185), and Oscar Korus (107). RIGHT PHOTO: District Seven Fraternal Activities Coordinator Glen Pruski, left, District Seven President Colleen Jenke, and State FAC Chester Jenke.

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Magdalena Kronenberger. I hope I did not leave anyone out. Next month, our lunch will be catered by Vance Godbey. Joyce Tesar reported that the tickets for the prize drawing to be held at our charity dance are available. Gloria asked everyone to bring canned goods and personal items to the November meeting. Mary Ann Kozel made a motion that we donate the food to the St. Thomas Food Bank this year, and Lois Smith seconded the

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motion. It was passed unanimously. The toiletries will go to Women’s Haven again. A couple of museums were brought to our attention. The Leonard’s Museum and The Wall of Christians. We may consider a visit next year. There were several jokes told and read by Julie Taylor, Thereta Praslicka, Gloria Farek, and Mary Ann Krivanek. Door prizes were won by Ann Schneider, Marlene Bass, Mary Loy,

Martha Sanders, Evelyn Scaff, Lucille Kret, Catherine Davis, Thereta Praslicka, May Windham, Lupe Esparza, Joan Shropshire, Sue Arnold, and Darlene Thompkins. All the gifts were great. Speaking of gifts, Gloria had little pumpkins and Halloween pencils for everyone. After grace, we had a delicious lunch and played a little bingo. Don’t forget November 10 is our next meeting which will be catered. No need to bring a covered dish. Bring canned

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food for the food pantry and toiletries for the needy. Also, if you have crafts and such to sell, bring them. Fraternally, Evelyn Scaff, Secretary —SPJST—

District Seven ENC Bowling Tournament Winners

Saturday, September 26, 2009 • SportsWest Bowling Center in Seguin, Texas

LEFT PHOTO: Pee Wee Girls Division (game and series), left to right, 3rd - Amanda Hoggard (202), 2nd - Leah McDonald (185), 1st - Kailee Jenke (258). CENTER PHOTO: Pee Wee Boys Division (game and se-

ries), left to right, 3rd - Jordan Woodall (185), 2nd - Zach Howard (185), 1st - Casey Jenke (258). RIGHT PHOTO: Junior Girls Division (game and series), 1st - Shelby Howard (185).

LEFT PHOTO: Junior Boys Division (series), left to right, 3rd - Ross Jaroszewski (185), 2nd - Clay Howard (185), 1st - Luke Jaroszewski (185). CENTER PHOTO: Junior Boys Division (game), left to right, 3rd -

Ross Jaroszewski (185), 2nd - Luke Jaroszewski (185), 1st - Clay Howard (185). RIGHT PHOTO: Women’s Division (series), left to right, 3rd - Roxy Bertrand (107), 2nd - Wendy Pruski (107), 1st - Michelle Haag.

LEFT PHOTO: Women’s Division (game), left to right, 3rd - Michelle Haag, 2nd - Roxy Bertrand (107), 1st - Sherry McDonald (185). CENTER PHOTO: Men’s Division (series), left to right, 3rd - Chester Jenke (258),

2nd - James House (202), 1st - Jonathan Haag (185). RIGHT PHOTO: Men’s Division (game), left to right, 3rd - J.T. Stevens, 2nd - Brandon Korus (107), 1st - Glen Pruski (107).

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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

Lodge 17 New Tabor youth: pumpkin fun

Dear Members and Friends, Lodge 17, New Tabor Youth Club members had our meeting on October 4, 2009. Our activity for the day was decorating jack-o-lanterns. We had orange and white pumpkins to decorate. We made hair from colored yarn. We drew faces with markers. We added googly eyes and fuzzy noses, too. We had a lot of fun drawing and creating. There were some very artistic and interesting jacko-lanterns at the end of the day. I really had fun. Thanks to Andi Jo for helping with the supplies. Your friend, Sierra Cash, Reporter —SPJST—

Questions? Call (800) 727-7578

Lodge 30, Taiton Youth Club reports on October meeting

The October 18, 2009, meeting of SPJST Lodge 30, Taiton Youth Club was held at Taiton Community Center and was called to order by President Gerard Marcaurele at 4:10 p.m. Ryan Drapela led the youth club members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance, SPJST motto, and prayer. The roll call of officers and members and the reading of the minutes were done by Secretary Sarah Supak. The treasurer’s report was given by Treasurer Jessica Fucik. Members were reminded that dues are payable for the new year and are $1.50 per member. It is noted that everyone has paid their dues for the new year.

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Under old business, thanks were given to all those who helped out with the Taiton Fall Festival. The District Six Fall Meeting will be held on October 25 with Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje hosting. The contest will be to make a Christmas ornament. Members were reminded to read their rulebooks for rules. Youth club members were asked to bring a fall or winter decoration for the youth club prize drawing at the District Six Fall Meeting. There was no youth leader’s report as Mrs. Bubela was attending another youth club meeting as District Six Youth Counselor.

Next Meeting—November 1 The next meeting will be held on November 1 at Taiton Community Center. The adult meeting will be at 2 p.m. with the youth club meeting afterwards. A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Ryan Drapela and seconded by Allison Fucik at 4:18 p.m. Fraternally, Allison Fucik, age 14 Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club: awesome Arlington social

Dear Readers, Our youth club just returned from an awesome weekend spent at Great Wolf Lodge in Arlington. What a blast! The water park rides were a lot of fun. My teen friends and I really enjoyed the teen club dance that evening until midnight! Thanks, Lynette, for planning such an awesome social for our youth club! Chris Zavodny, Reporter —SPJST—

SPJST youth help team win championship

Lodge 32, Victoria Youth Club meets with DYC

District Six Youth Counselor Lisa Bubela (not shown) attended the Lodge 32, Victoria Youth Club’s October meeting to go over rules with parents and new members. Pictured are, front, left to right, Bella Ikonomos and Michael Gonzalez. Center row: Marina Rivas, Natalie Rendon, Kaleb Mayfield, and Orion Gonzalez. BACK: Youth Leader Mary Monclova, Norma Rendon, Nikolas Rendon, Jonathan Gonzales, and Assistant Youth Leader Mary Tijerina.

District One youth Mitchell Parks of Lodge 17, New Tabor and Kohl Junek, KJ Macik, and Lance Vajdak, all of Lodge 9, Snook, are members of the Burleson County Kryptonite 9U Minor tournament team. On Sunday, October 18, 2009, Kryptonite defeated the San Antonio Sidewinders for the 9U Minor Championship at the Brenham Graveyard Rumble in Brenham, Texas. This win, in their very first tournament together as a team, qualifies them for the 2009 Super Series Winter World Series. The team includes boys from Caldwell, Snook, Somerville, and Giddings. Congratulations and good luck! Pictured, front, left to right, are Kade Sanchez, Tanner Gill, Kohl Junek, Mitchell Parks, Lance Vajdak, Kain Sanchez (Bat Boy). Center: Ty Jungman, KJ Macik, Shelby Becker, Josh Urbanosky, Lynyrd Iliff. Back: Coach Ricky Sanchez, Coach Kirk Macik, and Coach Lane Parks. Mitchell is the son of Lane and Dana Parks; Kohl is the son of Kevin and Ericka Junek; KJ is the son of Kirk and Sharyle Macik; and Lance is the son of Steve and Randa Vajdak. Kevin, Kirk, Steve and Randa are all members of Lodge 9, Snook.

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Lodge 47, Seaton youth enjoys Great Wolf Lodge

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Lodge 107, Floresville Youth Club: SPJST ENC Platinum Contributor

Dear Readers, I had a great time this past weekend at Great Wolf Lodge. That place is really big and awesome. I really enjoyed the water slides. We even got to spend the night there. Thanks for a great time! Julia Zavodny —SPJST—

Lodge 107 Floresville Youth Club gives to SPJST ENC

Dear Vestnik Readers, Lodge 107, Floresville Youth Club held its monthly meeting on September 13, 2009. President Travis Purchis called the meeting to order. The following youth members were present: Travis, David, Ciara, Ryan, and Brooke, as well as Youth Leader Connie Jo and Assistant Youth Leader Natalie. Under old business was the Corpus Christi getaway; we talked about the fun we had. New business was peanut brittle making and Peanut Festival.

Lodge 88, Houston youth: honor band member

Lodge 88, Houston Youth Club member Ryan Bronikowski recently qualified to play in honor band for Cook Middle School. Congratulations, Ryan!

Lodge 107, Floresville Youth Club presents funds for the volleyball court to SPJST Education and Nature Center Director Doug Henke. Pictured are, front, left to right, Ciara Popham and Brooke Henke. BACK: Assistant Youth Leader Natalie Henke, Travis Purchis, Ryan Henke, David Popham, and Youth Leader Connie Jo Purchis.

Youth Leader Connie Jo said we had to work for two hours in the booth during Peanut Festival. David made a motion to donate the youth club's money to SPJST Education and Nature Center (ENC) at Cooper Farm since this will be our new camp! Ryan seconded the motion, and the motion carried. It was decided that we would donate to the volleyball court, and our youth club will also be a platinum contributor. We are all very excited and cannot wait until camp this coming summer to see our names on the plaque. Everyone who comes to the volleyball courts will know who donated the money to build it! My dad is a representative for SPJST ENC at Cooper Farm. He came down Peanut Festival weekend to spend time with us. While he was here, our youth club gave him two checks: one for the volleyball courts and the other for general use. He said on behalf of SPJST ENC at Cooper Farm, thank you for the donations! Peanut brittle-making weekend came and went. My brother and I did not make it because he was sick. He was in bed all weekend long; luckily, it was just allergies. Peanut Festival was a couple of weekends ago. We were so excited: dad was coming home and the weather was awesome! We had so much fun. We rode the carnival rides; watched the gun shoot-out show; ate food; and played with our friends.

Happy birthday, Dad! I hope everyone has a safe Halloween! Fraternally, Brooke Henke, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 107 Floresville youth visit SPJST ENC

Dear Vestnik Readers, My dad was home for Peanut Festival, and on Sunday, he had a meeting at SPJST ENC at Cooper Farm. He asked us if we wanted to go . . . anything to spend time with him. My sister and I were excited to see the new camp. Although it was rainy and cold, we still had a great time. Dad showed us around by using the golf cart; that was a Checking out blast. He the new bunk beds! showed us the barn where they are building the bunk beds. That was a sight to see:

everything was laid out in stages. Before he went inside for the meeting, he told me if we got the cart muddy, it gives us a quick was my Dad tour of SPJST ENC job to at Cooper Farm wash it! before his meeting. While he was in his meeting, mom, Brooke, and I went cruising in the golf cart. Things were going great until we went down one path and it had a lot of mud. I told mom how much fun it would be to go mudding! I was dreaming about the fun: mud flying everywhere, doing doughnuts. But then there was that litBrooke and me down by the pond at SPJST Education and Nature Center (ENC) at Cooper Farm.

Lodge 162 Iowa Colony youth earn buckles

Congratulations to Alyssa Moyle and Avery Moyle of Lodge 162, Iowa Colony. They both received first place buckles in their respective classes with their commercial heifers at the Brazoria County Fair on October 13, 2009.

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tle voice: “No, Ryan, we can’t do that!” Then, it hit me like a ton of bricks: the golf cart is not four-wheel drive. I would have to wash it off, and I would go home with muddy clothes! Boy, it sure would have been a boy’s dream come true if there was a fourwheel drive cart! Mom took us down a different path that led to something better: the pond. There were huge lily pads. I bet there are some awesome fish waiting to be caught. On our journey, the rain started and the wind was blowing; we were cold. We parked the golf cart in the garage and went inside. My sister and I played cards, we hid from each other, and played tag. We are very excited about the new camp and all the things that it has to offer. Respectfully, Ryan Henke District Seven Duke Vice President —SPJST—

Build a scarecrow

It’s too late to celebrate Build a Scarecrow Day. That was July 5, but it was for gardeners and farmers. That was also Workaholic’s Day, so building a scarecrow gave those folks a break. Your fall scarecrow will be more festive. You can dress it in whatever outfit you like from formal on down, because it doesn’t have to scare birds away. It can stand, sit, or lean, and it will be part of your Halloween and Thanksgiving decor. Decide if your work of art will be stuck into the ground or tied to a fence, drainpipe or whatever. If it goes into the ground, the main pole will be longer. Cut a 10-foot stake or piece of bamboo into two pieces, one 6-foot piece (shorter if it won't go into the ground) and the other 3 or 4 feet long. Place the smaller section across the 6foot piece about 1 foot down from the top. Secure with wire or twine. Put a shirt on the crosspiece and button it. Stuff it loosely with hay, dry leaves or rags. Secure the stuffed gloves to the ends of the arms with a rubber band. Some people tie another small section onto the long stake to make a waist for the pants. Others just tuck in the stuffed shirt and secure the pants to the main stake with rope or twine. Pull one leg of a pair of trousers onto the stake. The other leg hangs freely. (You could bend it at the “knee” to rest on a bale of hay or planter.) Stuff the pants with the same material as the shirt. Make a head for your scarecrow by stuffing a pillowcase and using marker pens to make the face or gluing on buttons for the eyes. Make the mouth from yarn. Tie the opening onto the stake with a rope. Add a hat for more interest. —SPJST—

In Memoriam

In Memory of Jack Gartner

Funeral services for John R. “Jack” Gartner, 83, of Lufkin were held Saturday, October 17, 2009, at 2 p.m. in the Carroway-Claybar Funeral Home Chapel with Father Joe Kannampuzha officiating. Graveside services with military Jack Gartner honors followed in the Whitehouse Cemetery. Mr. Gartner was born August 4, 1926, on a farm in Burke, South Dakota, to the late Mable (Smith) and Raymond Gartner, and went to be with his Lord Wednesday, October 14, 2009, in a local nursing home. He will be remembered to most people in Lufkin as being a mover and shaker, wearing his red suspenders, and loving to play blackjack. He was a member of SPJST Lodge 191, Lufkin. Mr. Gartner attended school in St. Charles, South Dakota. He married Frances Lubber from Burke, South Dakota, in 1948. They had one son Robert “Bob” Daniel. After moving to Houston, Texas, in 1952 they adopted a baby girl Melanie Susan. Following a few odd jobs, Mr. Gartner was drafted in to the United States Army in 1954. He served 17 months in the Philippines and returned to active duty during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Gartner became a Prudential Insurance salesman and earned many honors for top sales. He and his second wife moved to Lufkin and started an auction and antique business. Mr. Gartner was active in many community activities. After retiring from the auction business, he spent time in Germany, where the Gartner’s originated. After returning to the United States, Mr. Gartner started a buy, sell and trade business. He and Peggy Clowers met in 1995, were married October 13, 1997, and remarried in the Catholic church on March 25, 2008. Peggy was a big help to Jack by helping him host the Gartner family reunion in 1999. They were active for several years in SPJST Lodge 191, Lufkin; Lufkin Dance Club; Veterans of Foreign Wars; and the Angelina Theatre. Survivors include his wife Peggy Gartner of Lufkin; son Robert “Bob”

Gartner of Houston; daughter Melanie Carpenter of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; granddaughters Katrina Gregory and Crystal Carpenter, both of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Rachel Gartner and Tiffany Gartner, both of Houston; great-granddaughters Mercedes Carpenter and Lilly Carpenter, both of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; stepsons James Clowers of Virginia and Jody Clowers of Houston; stepgrandchildren Shelby Clowers and Colton Clowers, both of Texarkana; brothers Duane Gartner of Santa Clareta, California and Dennis Gartner and wife Anne of Culpeper, Virginia; sister Delores Cahoy of Winner, South Dakota; and a host of other relatives and friends here and abroad. In addition to his parents, Mr. Gartner was preceded in death by his first two wives, Frances Gartner and Nita Gartner; grandson Christopher Carpenter; and sister-in-law Connie Gartner. Pallbearers were Tom Patel, Ken Roland, Paul Mullin, Jr., Ed Wilson, Jesus Maldonado, and Bob Gartner. Honorary pallbearer was Clem Johnson. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church Building Fund, 1611 Feagin Drive, Lufkin, Texas 75904. Carroway-Claybar Funeral Home, Lufkin, directors. —SPJST—

In Memory of Richard Fendley

Smithville, Texas, lost one of its native sons. Richard Joseph Fendley’s life on earth ended on August 10, 2009. Richard is predeceased by mother Jettie Wooldridge Fendley; father Leslie Fendley; brother Sonny Fendley; and nephew Neal Wilhelm. He is survived by wife Glenda; daughter Marla; son Matthew (wife Cindy); Richard Fendley granddaughters Josephine and Morgan; and sisters Barbara Wilhelm and Anne Wilhelm. The Reverend Dean Wilhelm, nephew of Richard, officiated at the

funeral services. Burial was at Smithville’s Oak Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were son Matthew Fendley, nephews Gary Wilhelm, Kent Wilhelm, Steven Wilhelm, Brian Fendley, and Brent Fendley. A memorial service was later held in Houston, Texas, at Clear Lake Presbyterian Church. A graduate of Smithville High School (class of 1958), Richard went on to get a degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Texas at Austin. He practiced his profession with the same company (Ethyl/Albemarle) from his hiring in 1966 upon UT graduation to his retirement in 2004. He was a member of SPJST Lodge 38, Kovar. Richard attained a life well-lived in both a spiritual and ordinary sense. His wife and his children will honor and cherish his memory forever. The officers and members offer our condolences to the family. Respectfully submitted, Donna Zimmerhanzel Lodge 38, Kovar —SPJST—

Expression of Sympathy

We, the members of the Resolution Committee of Lodge Slavonic Linden, No. 66, Waco, Texas, on behalf of our membership, wish to express our deepest and sincerest sympathy to the family of our departed sister, BERNICE NEWMAN of Riesel who died Friday, August 28, 2009, at the age of 83. Graveside service was held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, September 1 at Riesel Cemetery. Visitation took place at Littlepage Funeral Home on Monday, August 31 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Sister Newman was a lifelong resident of the Riesel area, where she and her husband H.D. Newman owned and operated Newman’s Texaco Service Station. She is survived by sons Rickey and Harvey L. Newman, both of Riesel; brother Herbert Kunkel of Riesel; sister-in-law Nell Kunkel of League City; and numerous nephews and nieces. Sister Bernice has been a Lodge 66 member since July 1978. May our departed sister rest in peace. Resolution Committee Dorothy Veselka Darlene Engelke —SPJST—

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Hello and welcome to another edition of SoundCzech – Radio Prague’s Czech language series in which you can learn idioms through song lyrics. I guess it’s high time to check out a few idioms connected with the wintertime. We’ll be listening to a song with a very fitting title indeed – “Zima” — “Winter”.

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As the singer wanders the streets, waiting to meet his love, an icicle or rampouch forms on his nose and the tears in his eyes turn into ice drops. If she doesn’t come soon, he himself might soon be zmrzlý jako rampouch — frozen as an icicle. We also use the phrase zmrzlý až na kost, which is an equivalent of the English phrase “cold to the bones.” And, I am afraid that is all we have time for today. Thank you for listening and na shledanou in some warmer season. — Ruth Fraňková

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Autumn in the Czech Republic

In the first two lines of the song, the singer Jiří Schelinger explains that Madam Winter or paní Zima has arrived a bit earlier this year, with jíní or frost in her hair and sníh or snow under her feet. As a result, everybody starts to feel really cold. Note that Czechs use the same word for winter and for being cold. “Je mi zima” means I am cold, whereas “je zima” means it is winter. In the lyrics, the singer continues with his description of the freezing weather. It is so cold, he says, that frost gets behind his nails – mráz za nehty leze, and it chills — zebe — even though he is wearing five sweaters. Another common way of expressing that it is freezing cold is the idiom mrzne až praští. It means that the weather is so cold that everything feels like cracking. There is also a phrase je zima jako v Rusku which simply means it is as cold as in Russia.

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We usually tell you about the October cool nights and the warm Moravian sun (Babi Leto) here in the wine country. Arrival on October 3 on Austrian Air via Air Canada was precisely that, as we arrived into Valtice during its Wine Harvest festival, but only for four days. Temperature plummeted from 25°C (their one really “hot” day about 78°F) to 2°C (34°F) next morning and tons of snow in the upper reaches all over central Europe. A gigantic direct Arctic cold front moved in with 60 to 70 mph winds for five days and nights downing trees, closing roads. Luckily, we survived without any major damage. We have experienced Mistral winds in Europe but this one was historically significant apparently causing so much tree and transit damage because of the heavy ice and snow. It has caused much disruption; fortunately for us, we could stay snug close to home enjoying our Fiorelle heat pump (and air) installed three years ago thinking we would never use it. Well, we have!

Uppermost important is the wine harvest hasn’t been damaged, just delayed; this year’s production smaller than last year’s but grape quality finer; natural sugar content greater than any in history of those who should know so that surely means more gold and silver medals in the international wine competitions. Of great interest is a

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new grape harvesting combine, the French made Gregoire, a huge yellow monster that glides over the vineyard rows at one time picking the grapes on both sides, leaving the leaves and branches intact even lifts to drive over the tallest of row vine endposts. The cab controls are fully digital, looks much like an airplane cockpit. There

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.

Monday Evenings Through November 30 Beginnerʼs Czech Language Classes in West—at West Community Center on Tokio Road (FM 1858 East) from 7 to 9 p.m. Course covers proper pronunciation, basic grammar, reading, vocabulary; presentations on Czech history/culture. Printed handouts and a CD-ROM given to each attendee. Course presented by Joe and Alice Janecka of SPJST Lodge 180, Burleson and McLennan-Hill Chapter of the Texas CHS. Class is free. For information, contact via email joejanecka@att.net; or call (817) 2953068.

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 Temple, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Live music, car

show, parade of kroj, pageant, kolache eating contest, kolache baking contest, photography conteszt, childrenʼs activities, food, arts/crafts, lots more. Benefiting Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center, Temple.

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—at the College Station Conference Center, College Station, Texas, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For information, contact Charlene Hurta, fhurta@brazosport.edu; or visit www.txczgs.org.

November 21 Concho Valley CHS Annual State Meeting—at St. Ambrose Parish Hall in Wall: Genealogy research, Czech vendors, state meeting. For information, call Nancy (325) 942-6598; or Barbara (325) 651-6877. Submitted by Beverly Teplicek.

January 30, 2010 Texas Czech Genealogical Society: Let Freedom Ring - A Tribute to Czech Veterans—at Caldwell Civic/Visitor Center, Caldwell, Texas, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information, contact Charlene Hurta, fhurta@brazosport.edu; or visit www.txczgs.org.

February 13, 2010 Fourth Annual Ennis Czech Music Festival—at Sokol KHB, Ennis Texas. Czech bands for listening and dancing pleasure. For information, visit www.ennisczechmusicfestival.com. —SPJST

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are only two at present in the Czech Republic. The machine costs 5.5 million Koruna (about $350,000). In one partial day, it does the work of 15 grape pickers production in three days. Young Jarda Slichta says it will have paid for itself in five years. Last week before the Arctic storm hit, there was an invitation to see its only exhibit in nearby Rakvice with visitors from various countries. Rakvice has a rich history first noted in 1248 when Count Oldrich Kortutansky gifted a part of his Cejkovice Templar for it. It is covered with wine cellars originating in the 1600s, known for its wine industry and Dyje River lake fish and bird preserves. We visited with an Iowa native, then Texan and for the last five years Czech, English teacher John Kuba or Jan of Podivin (member of SPJST Lodge 133, San Antonio), we call him. Podivin is one of Moravia’s oldest places written about in Kosmos’ Chronicles in 1067 as Castle Podivin. It was known for its freedom to the Hussites, Brethren, Catholics, Evangelicals, Baptists, Habans and a large Jewish community. It is known as a town of fishermen, vintners, fruit growers, musicians and theatre actors who also claim the Moravian Dyje River as their own. Fascinating for us is a tall, white, elegant, four-sided tower with medieval red turrets emanating from the church seen from most village vistas of the area. Because of the inclement weather, we prefer to stay close for church on Sundays. Of course, our village church service is 8 a.m. and that is too early when you are on holiday so we choose 11 a.m. at Lednice, three kilometers away – the Castle’s Church. Earliest knowledge of Lednice is from 1222 when it was called the Latinized Izguobi and until the year 1945, Eisgrub (German) translating to the Czech, Lednice. Within a hundred years, the royal family of Liechtensteins came forth and served here over 600 years. They turned the Chateau into a Noveau Gothic pearl with a

beautiful complex park system with forest beauty to enjoy and explore adding the classical monuments (follies to them) of a Minaret, the Aquaducts, a faux cave, a large glass garden Atrium since 1900. The Lednice and Valtice Chateau’s panorama were joined being their winter and summer homes and other romantic monuments were built such as the Apollon, Three Graces, Novy Dvur (Horse Courtyard), the Rendezvous (Diana’s Shrine), Chateau Belvedere, the Border Chateau, Janohrad, (hrad = castle; zamek or zamecek = Chateau) and an Obelisk. These interesting Liechtenstein family holdings were established the Lednice – Valtice Areal into the World’s Cultural Heritage of UNESCO on December 7, 1996. The area annually brings thousands of visitors to just this corner of south Moravia, a virtual artist’s palette. This week, we visited the Breclav Museum adjacent to the towns restored beautiful Synagogue (used during communist time as a warehouse) to find that the youngest Prince of the Austrian and Moravian Liechtenstein family had officially dedicated the Museum to the City of Breclav in May 2009 as Liechtensteinsky Dum. There’s much more to know and enjoy about this area, but we wish to note this special time of year, The Autumn of Change. It all began in Poland in June 1989. People who dared to oppose communism, Solidarity, made the impossible, possible. Numerous communist countries followed. The Berlin Wall came down and East Germans in October ’89 had a break and came to the one place they could travel – Czechoslovakia. Hundreds of Trabant autos packed the roads to Prague, overwhelming the West German Embassy and leaving their cars where they stood, escaped to their German families and friends and elsewhere. Those Trabants for whoever claimed one eventually became collector’s items. It changed everything, this Autumn of Change in 1989. November 17 1989,

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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, November 1—SPJST Lodge 6 meeting, 2 p.m. Friday, November 6—Social night, 7 p.m. Friday, November 20—Social night, 7 p.m.

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 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, November 8—The Holub Polka Band, polka/waltz/mix music. 3 to 7 p.m. $7/person. Sunday, November 29—Harry Czarnek, 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 Sunday, November 1—Youth club meeting Saturday, November 7—Dining room rental Thursday, November 12—Lodge monthly meeting Sunday, November 22—Dining room rental Thursday, November 26—Dining room rental

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, October 28—Live music by Bobby Jay Five Band, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, October 30—Country Express, 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Thrall 4-H makes old-fashioned hamburgers every Friday beginning at 6 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.; Grilled cheese sandwiches and old-fashioned hamburgers every Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. ; 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) 352-9139; 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 Saturday, October 31—Cherokee Rose Saturday, November 14—Flat Rock Junction Saturday, November 21—Kimberly Kelly Saturday, November 28—Heart of Texas Road Gang

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, October 31—Open Saturday, November 7—Plum Country Saturday, November 14—Jerry Haisler Saturday, November 21—Private Saturday, November 28—Private

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 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. Meetings 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 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

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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 2:30 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 Monica McDougall (254) 7749971; email SPJST80@yahoo.com; 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 6:30 p.m. For rental information, call Bertha Capps (254) 778-4371/shop; or (254) 7736164/home. LODGE 88, HOUSTON Saturday, October 31—No dance Saturday, November 7—The Moonglow Orchestra, big band music. *Dress Code. $11 per person Saturday, November 14—Red Ravens, polka/variety. $8 per person Saturday, November 21—Leonard Duckworth Band, big band music. *Dress Code. $11 per person. Saturday, November 28—No dance

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. 300-621-2077-41001. 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.

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LODGE 92, FORT WORTH Sunday, November 1—Randy and the 92nd Roadhouse Band, country/western swing. 3 to 7 p.m. There is a fiddle in the band. Saturday, November 7—Annual Harvest Dance: sponsored by St. Georgeʼs. Music by Czech and Then Some. For information, call (817) 838-3106 Sunday, November 15—Annual Charity Dance: Music by Randy and the 92nd Roadhouse Band. 3 to 7 p.m.

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 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 Sunday, November 8—Lodge meeting

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.

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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, November 7—Southern Star

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 quinceaneras, 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.

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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. 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. 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) 894-8435.

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 Monday, Novemnber 2—Lodge and youth club meetings, 6:30 p.m. Meal will be served before meeting.

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 Mary Granberry (832) 851-5466. 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—

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Miller Park • 1919 North Third Street • Temple, Texas

Admission: $5 - adults; ages 12 and under - no charge

Schedule of Events

Thursday, October 29 and Friday, October 30 6 to 10 p.m. Carnival Open Wrist band special - unlimited rides for $15

Saturday, October 31 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 10 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. 10:30 a.m. 12 noon 1 to 5 p.m. 1 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 2 p.m. 3 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 4 p.m. 4:30 to 7 p.m.

8 to 9:30 p.m.

Kolache Baking Contest - West Pavilion Car Show Registration Carnival (tickets $1/each; 22 for $20) Genealogy Reseach - Czech Heritage Museum (corner of Third and French) Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six - Main Stage Czech Feszt Ambassador Award - Main Stage Car Show Judging - Park Grounds Pig Scramble - West Grounds Kolache Eating Contest - West Pavilion Pageant Registration Miss Texas 2009 Kristen Blair - Main Stage Miss Czech Feszt Pageant - Main Stage Miss Texas Performance/Beseda Dancers Performance - Main Stage Parade of Costumes - Main Stage Car Show Awards - Main Stage Jerry Haisler and the Melody Five - Main Stage Mike Middleton on Accordion - Main Stage Accordion Jam Session Brave Combo - Main Stage

Face Painting • Pony Rides • Petting Zoo • Inflatables • Lawnmower Train Rides Scarecrow Building • Demonstrations • Food and Arts/Crafts Vendors Visit www.spjst.org for car show, photography, pageant, and kolache baking contest information and forms and other information.

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