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S P J S T Benevolence
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Humanity ISSN —07458800
Brotherhood
SPJST Awards Banquet Saturday, January 29
For more information, visit www.spjst.org or contact Tammy (800) 727-7578/email tammym@spjst.com
from the Vestnik!
Send your special someone a valentine greeting in the February 9 Vestnik. A form appears on page 3 or greetings can be submitted online at www.spjst.org. Click on Vestnik. Deadline is Monday, January 31!
February 1 SPJST Scholarship/ Leadership Grant Application Deadline
The deadline for submitting SPJST Scholarship and Leadership Grant Applications and all necessary paperwork is Tuesday, February 1, 2011. Applications must be postmarked no later than February 1. For more information, call Sandra at the SPJST Home Office (800) 727-7578.
Interest Rates.......................................3 Important Dates ...................................3 Vestnik Valentines Form .....................3 Readers Write ......................................3 100 Pennies Donor Update.................4 Lodge Section .....................................6
Lodge 142 Houston’s Gift
Czech Heritage Museum Treasurer Jesse Pospisil, center, of Lodge 29, Taylor and CHM Director Mildred Holeman of Lodge 88, Houston proudly accept a $10,000 donation from SPJST Lodge 142, Houston Treasurer Mary Ann Kieschnick. Hats off to Lodge 142 members for their generosity!
Frank W. Mayborn Convention Center 3303 North 3rd Street • Temple, Texas 76501 Doors Open at 12 noon Program Begins at 1 p.m. “Let’s Sailabrate” by Keynote Speaker Joe Annotti Awards Presentations Banquet Dinner
Happy Valentine’s Day
January 26, 2011
Generations of SPJST
Longtime Lodge 133, San Antonio members Emil and Evelyn Matula, seated, enjoy sharing the day with their children and grandchildren and spouses at a recent lodge social. Thanks to these families for their longtime commitment to fraternalism and SPJST.
Inside This Week’s Vestnik
Financial University...........................15 Youth Section ....................................18 In Memoriam ......................................24 Czech Culture ...................................27 Advertisements..................................29 Lodge Calendar .................................30
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Supreme Lodge presents service awards
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Lodge 79 Corpus Christi members help make a wish
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Lodge 154 Fort Worth member shares story of family home
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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 VESTNIK Fax: (254) 773-8087
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 Mobile: (254) 534-2902 • Home: (254) 985-0007 email: vanicek@spjst.com
VICE PRESIDENT GENE McBRIDE, FICF, CFFM Office: (254) 773-1575 Mobile: (254) 534-1450 • Home: (254) 534-1930 email: genemc@spjst.com SECRETARY-TREASURER LEONARD D. MIKESKA, FIC Office: (254) 773-1575 Mobile: (254) 721-4739 • Home: (254) 778-3720 email: leonardm@spjst.com
DISTRICT ONE DIRECTOR/CHAIRMAN DONNIE VICTORICK, FIC, CFFM P.O. Box 85, Snook, Texas 77878-0085 Home: (979) 272-3265 • Mobile: (979) 224-3125 email: dv.aggie@verizon.net
DISTRICT TWO DIRECTOR BOBBY WUENSCHE 2451 County Road 405, Taylor, Texas 76574-5421 Home: (512) 365-3013 DISTRICT THREE DIRECTOR JOHNNIE R. KRIZAN 11500 Heritage Pkway, West, Texas 76691-2017 Home: (254) 826-5882
DISTRICT FOUR DIRECTOR BILLY ROLLWITZ, FIC, CFFM P.O. Box 195, Rowena, Texas 76875-0195 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 Rd, Houston, Texas 77008-6232 Home: (713) 864-2163
DISTRICT SIX DIRECTOR/VICE CHAIRMAN MICHAEL K. AHLSTROM, FIC, CFFM 407 Taos Dr, Victoria, Texas 77904-3777 Home: (361) 578-3279 • Mobile: (361) 676-3279 email: ahlstrom@suddenlink.net
DISTRICT SEVEN DIRECTOR BOB J. BAYER, FIC 1100 Hospital Blvd, Floresville, Texas 78114-2912 Home: (830) 393-9073
COMMITTEES BY-LAW COMMITTEE District One - Richard Ford, 2392 CR 424, Dime Box, Texas 77853 - (979) 884-1451 - email: dimebox5@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, 3895 CR 430, Pleasanton, Texas 78064 - (210) 535-4916
PUBLICATION COMMITTEE District One - Floyd Kostelka, 1914 CR 403, Dime Box, Texas 77853 - (979) 884-0112 District Two - Tammy Whatley, 139 Tanner Circle, 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 ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT MANAGER/ INTERIM FINANCIAL SECRETARY DEBBIE DOHNALIK (254) 773-1575 email: debbied@spjst.com
STATE FIELD REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICTS ONE/FIVE Delisle Doherty Mobile: (832) 232-2049 • Home: (281) 855-2841 email: delisled@sbcglobal.net DISTRICT TWO Hiram Dixon, FICF, LUTCF, CFFM Mobile: (254) 231-7722 email: lifeagent01@yahoo.com DISTRICT THREE Philip McBee, FICF, CFFM (325) 784-9800 • Mobile: (325) 647-1949 email: philipmcbee@aol.com DISTRICT FOUR Bobby G. Davis, FICF, CFFM Mobile: (325) 450-3748 Home: (325) 947-0027 • Office: (325) 657-8400 Email: bgdsr2428@aol.com DISTRICTS 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 FRANK HORAK Office: (254) 773-1575 • Mobile: (254) 534-0681 email: frankh@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-Gonzales - 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, 3895 CR 430, Pleasanton, Texas 78064 - (210) 535-4916 - email: poohbear78064@hotmail.com
Editor’s Note
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Perspective on ‘Useful’ Talents
A woman hired a bricklayer to build a wall outside her upscale
home. Talking with him while he worked, she was amazed to discover he was the brother of a brilliant concert violinist whom she’d recently seen perform. “Oh, you’re so lucky to have such a talented brother,” she said. Then, fearing the man might be sensitive about his manual labor job, she added: “Of course, we can’t all be equally talented.” “You said it, lady,” the man responded earnestly. “Take my brother. When it comes to doing something important like building a house, he’s useless.” Sopapilla Cheesecake Here’s a delicious dessert that was prepared for the Publication Committee meeting recently. Give it a try; you won’t be disappointed!
2 cans Pillsbury Crescent rolls 3 - 8-ounce cream cheese, softened 1 3/4 cups sugar 1 stick butter, melted 1 teaspoon vanilla extract cinnamon, optional
Spray a 9 x 13 pan/dish with cooking spray. Unroll and press 1 can of crescent roll dough into bottom of pan; press seams together. In a separate bowl, blend cream cheese, 1 1/2 cups sugar, and vanilla until creamy; spread over top of dough. Unroll the second can of crescent rolls and place on top of cream cheese mixture, pressing seams together again. Melt butter and pour over top layer of crescent dough.
Mix remaining 1/4 cup of sugar and cinnamon (as much cinnamon as you prefer) together. Sprinkle this mixture over the top. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 30 minutes until bubbly and slightly brown. Cool, slice, and enjoy!
Awards Banquet This Saturday in Temple This Saturday, January 29 is the SPJST Awards Banquet at the Frank W. Mayborn Convention Center in Temple. Doors open at 12 noon, and the program starts at 1 p.m. Many lodges, fraternalists, sales agents, and youth clubs will be recognized for their SPJST efforts in 2010. Photos and a summary of the event will be featured in the February 9 Vestnik.
Get Ready to Bowl The Seventh Annual Fraternal Bowling Tournament is coming up on Saturday, February 12 at Fiesta Lanes in New Braunfels. Pre-registration is $20 per bowler. You can register online at www.spjst.org. Click on Fraternal. Bowlers must be members to participate. Enter today, and get ready for a fun, fraternal event!
Paws Across Texas in Crosby on February 12 Animals have always had a very special place in my heart. So, when I hear about a lodge doing something for these special friends, I get excited! Lodge 91, Crosby is hosting Paws Across Texas on Saturday, February 12 at the Crosby Wal-Mart. If you are in the Crosby area on February 12, be sure to stop by and visit with lodge members as they collect pet food and funds for the Houston SPCA. —SPJST—
VĚSTNÍK, (USPS 658480) is published weekly except the last week of August and the fourth week of December by VĚSTNÍK, P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100. Subscription rates are $25 per year for non-members. Membersʼ fees are paid as part of the insurance fee collected by SPJST, 520 North Main, Temple, TX 76501. Second-class postage paid at Temple, TX and additional mailing offices. The exchange of opinions, ideas and information is a vital aspect of our fraternal Society and enables us to make more informed decisions. The views expressed by writers in the Vestnik do not necessarily represent the views of the Editor or SPJST management. Please sign all correspondence intended for publication. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to VĚSTNÍK c/o Interim Financial Secretary Debbie Dohnalik, P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100.
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SPJST INTEREST RATES
Farm/commercial property rates are subject to change without notice. Call the SPJST Home Office (800) 7277578.
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Universal Life
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Family Fun and Important Dates
January 28 January 29
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Lodge 15, Buckholts hosts Hee Haw Show (2) SPJST Awards Banquet Mayborn Center, Temple District Youth Counselors Spring Meeting SPJST Home Office, Temple Deadline to Submit Vestnik Valentine Greetings SPJST Scholarship Paperwork Due to Home Office Lodge 9, Snook hosts SPJST Financial University: An Overview of College Planning (1) Lodge 81, Needville Czech Soup Tasting Dinner (5) State Tarok Tournament • Lodge 84, Dallas Texas Fraternal Alliance Bowling Tournament Fiesta Lanes, New Braunfels (7) Lodge 9, Snook Youth Club Valentine Dance (1) Lodge 91, Crosby Paws Across Texas Wal-Mart, Crosby (5) Lodge 18, Elgin Valentineʼs Dance (2) Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club Chili Supper Fundraiser (2) Lodge 88, Houston Anniversary Day (5) District Two Skating Party Skate Haven, Temple Lodge 84, Dallas New Member Initiation/Dinner (3) Presidentsʼ Day • SPJST Home Office Closed Youth Development Workshop SPJST ENC at Cooper Farm Lodge 32, Victoria Polka Fest (6) State Straight Domino Tournament Lodge 15, Buckholts Lodge 29, Taylor Auction Fundraiser (2) Daylight Saving Time Begins (set clocks ahead one hour) Fort Hood November 5th, 2009 Fundraiser Killeen Civic and Conference Center District Two Spring Meeting • Lodge 29, Taylor District Six Spring Meeting Youth Leaders Retreat • SPJST ENC at Cooper Farm 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive Ends Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club Membership Drive/Lock-in (2) State 42 Domino Tournament • Lodge 48, Beyersville District Seven Spring Meeting Lodge 79, Corpus Christi SPJST Car Show at Bloominʼ Temple Festival Lodge 88, Houston Easter Party (5) Supreme Lodge Meeting • SPJST Home Office, Temple
Happy Valentine’s Day from the Vestnik!
Send Your Special Someone a Valentine in the February 9 Vestnik. Greetings are free of charge.
Any goodwill donations that are received will be cheerfully accepted and directed to the SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund. Photos may be published with a greeting for a minimum $5 donation.
Please Print Clearly. Thank You!
To: _______________________________________________
Message: ___________________________________________
__________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ From: _____________________________________________ The following will not be published, but please include in case of questions.
Phone (____) _____________ Email______________________ Greetings/photos must be received by January 31 to be published. Send, Fax, or Email your greetings by Monday, January 31, 2011, to: SPJST Vestnik Editor Melanie Zavodny P.O. Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503-0100 FAX: (254) 773-8087 Email: melaniez@vvm.com
Valentines may also be submitted online at www.spjst.org
Readers Write
Lodge 180, Burleson expresses gratitude for SPJST Floats
Dear SPJST Home Office, As you know, Lodge 180, Burleson looks forward to the beginning of the Christmas holidays because they begin with the SPJST Floats coming to the Cleburne, Texas, parade on Friday night and the Burleson parade on Saturday night. David and Melanie Zavodny Nauert and John and Lisa Hoelscher have brought the SPJST Floats to Cleburne and Burleson, and the SPJST Lodge 180 members and friends have ridden on them. There is a lot of fun and excitement preparing for these events. Of course, the floats win the awards for being the best— because they are the best.
We really want to make you and all of your staff aware of the outstanding images Melanie, David, John, and Lisa represent for SPJST. They are so genuinely sincere and friendly, and they truly enjoy what they are doing. They are never too busy to answer any questions we ask them when they are making the parade preparations and waiting for the parade to start. If strangers come up and talk with them, they always have time for their questions, and their friendly personalities are always visible. These are great representatives with their spouses who have created a great image for SPJST. Thank you and may you, your staff, and all of your families have a wonderful new year filled with hope. Sincerely, SPJST Lodge 180, Burleson —SPJST—
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Texas Fraternal Alliance invites high school seniors to apply for scholarship
Established in 1948, the purpose of the Texas Fraternal Alliance (TFA) is to coordinate the statewide outreach efforts of Fraternal Benefit Societies in Texas in cooperation with the National Fraternal Alliance. The TFA Scholarship Program is intended to recognize commitment to the fraternal ideal and to encourage and assist graduating seniors in furthering their education and helping them to achieve career goals. Two scholarships in the amount of $200 each will be awarded to graduating high school seniors belonging to the following fraternal benefit societies: Catholic Family Fraternal of Texas (KJZT), Catholic Life, Catholic Union of Texas (KJT), Grand Court Order of Calanthe, Knights of Columbus, Order of the Sons of Hermann, SPJST, Thrivent for Lutherans, Western Fraternal Life, and Woodmen of the World. Scholarship recipients may only be awarded one scholarship from TFA. Scholarships will be presented in the spring of 2011. Eligibility Requirements TFA scholarship applicants must:
• Be classified as a high school graduating senior or equivalent at the time of application.
• Have an active fraternal life insurance certificate in force for at least one year prior to January 1 of the year in which the scholarship is being applied. • Enter college in the fall term following the announcement of their award.
Application Instructions Applications are available for download at www.spjst.org. • Application must be completed and signed. • SAT/ACT Scores. All applicants must submit an official verification of SAT or ACT scores. These scores should be submitted along with a current, official high school transcript.
• Applications must be received by March 1, 2011. Late applications will not be accepted. Send completed application and any attachments to: Texas Fraternal Alliance Scholarship Program P.O. Box 1941 San Antonio, Texas 78297 —SPJST—
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SPJST to host State Tarok Tournament February 5 in Dallas
From the Supreme Lodge President’s Department
SPJST Lodge 84, Dallas is the site of the 2011 SPJST State Tarok Tournament set for Saturday, February 5. Registration is from 8 to 8:45 a.m., and play begins at 9 a.m. The state tournament is open to everyone—both SPJST members and non-members, ages 16 and above. The entry fee is $7 for members and $15 for non-members. The entry fee includes snacks and lunch. Lodge 84, Dallas is located at 2625 Floyd Street. From I-35 in Dallas, take I-30 East. From I-20 East, take the I-45 exit toward downtown Dallas. I-45 runs into Highway 75. Take a
SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Donors’ List SPJST members and friends are
encouraged to support the 2010-2011 SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive. In sending in your donation, please be sure to include donor’s name(s) for that proper acknowledgement may be published in the Vestnik. Donations are tax deductible and 100 percent of the amount that you contribute is used for scholarships to SPJST members. Mail your contribution to: SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503
Thank you for your kind support. For more information or printed donation solicitation forms, please contact the Fraternal Department at (800) 727-7578.
Members of the SPJST Publication Committee and Vestnik/Communication Department met on Saturday, January 8, 2011, at the SPJST Home Office in Temple for the Committee’s annual meeting. Pictured are, left to right, Communication Assistant Katherine Morris, Sharon Hohmann (District Four), Floyd Kostelka (District One), Lorenda Baldwin (District Five), Vice Chairman Bessie Petr (District Three), Secretary Helen Kelner (District Six), Tammy Whatley (District Two), Vestnik Editor/Director of Communication Melanie Zavodny, and Chairman Jarolyn Popp (District Seven).
right at the Bryan Street exit. From Bryan Street, turn right on Cantreal Street and go until you come to Floyd Street and turn right. The hall is the second building on the right. Please register by Monday, January 31 by mailing your name, complete address, phone number, email, and entry fee to SPJST State FAC, PO Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503. Participants may also register online at www.spjst.org in the fraternal section. For more information, call (800) 7277578 or email tammym@spjst.com. —SPJST—
Guidelines for Giving 1. Donations made by lodges out of lodge funds will be listed as a lodge donation. 2. Collected donations from a lodge meeting will be listed individually by memberʼs last name in alphabetical order. Individuals submitting a donation will also be listed by memberʼs last name alphabetically. 3. Gifts of $50 or more will be printed in bold. 4. Families or groups, which desire
names, listed under a particular last name or group name should indicate this on the donation form or letter, otherwise, the names will be listed as individual donations by last name in alphabetical order. 5. 100 pennies donations made as a memorial will be listed under memorial donations in a separate listing.
Note: Please print donor’s name(s) clearly. There have been 258 donations made to the 2010-2011 SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive. Donations to date are $4,682.96. SPJST Memorial donations to date are $1,450. Thank you for your generous donations to the SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive. Because of your generosity, many young SPJST members will be able to attend or continue with college. The 2010-2011 SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive goal is $20,000. Thank you! Lodge District
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10 Years of SPJST Home Office Service
Congratulations, Michael Ahlstrom and Larry W. Pflughaupt!
Congratulations to District Six Director Michael Ahlstrom, left, and District Five Director Larry W. Pflughaupt, right, for 10 years of service each to the SPJST Supreme Lodge. They were recognized by the Supreme Lodge at a dinner on January 19, 2011, held at Ratibor Country Grill. Both Michael and Larry were presented diamond SPJST pins by Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek.
10 Years of SPJST Home Office Service
Congratulations, Karen Kaspar!
Congratulations to Districts Six and Seven State Field Representative Karen Kaspar for 10 years of service to the SPJST Home Office. She was recognized at the SPJST Supreme Lodge meeting on January 19, 2011. Karen was presented a diamond SPJST pin by Supreme Lodge Vice President Gene McBride, left. Supreme Lodge Chairman Donnie Victorick is also pictured.
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Lodge 9, Snook to host “An Overview of College Planning”
SPJST Financial University is kicking off the new year with a financial workshop on Wednesday, February 2, 2011, at 6:30 p.m. at SPJST Lodge 9, Snook. Lodge 9, Snook is located at 457 CR 269 in Snook, Texas. All SPJST members and their invited guests are cordially invited to attend the 30-minute program that will include desserts and refreshments. The topic is “An Overview of College Planning.” Seating is limited, so please RSVP by calling toll free (877) 323-5875. You can also email James.Lee@RaymondJames.com. The program will be conducted by James L. Lee, III, CPA, Wealth Advi-
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Lodge 29, Taylor to host District Two Spring Meeting
Lodge 29, Taylor met on January 12, 2011, with President Ronnie Rieger presiding. He led the Pledge of Allegiance. Officers absent were Cristy Girod, Wayne Voigt, and Mike Girod. The December minutes were read and approved. Tammy Whatley gave the treasurer’s report and the youth club report. Vice President Sharon Kaderka
Director Ahlstrom’s Family Joins in Celebration
gave us dates of the SPJST Awards Banquet on January 29; State Tarok Tournament at Lodge 84, Dallas on February 5; and Texas Fraternal Alliance Bowling Tournament in New Braunfels on February 12. Lodge 29 is also donating $25 to the Friends of Moody Museum. Jesse Pospisil reported the property committee discussed plans for the auction on March 5. Senior citizens had seven tables of domino players. Ronnie talked about Lodge 29 hosting the District Two Spring Meeting on Sunday, March 20. Also, tickets are now being sold for the March 5 auction, and members need to return all tickets by the February meeting. We need and appreciate any donation items for the silent and live auctions. Albin Machu signed up two new members—Beverly M. Roman and Marisa Burke. Jesse Pospisil made a motion to accept the new members, and Connie Voigt seconded. The motion prevailed. Members celebrating birthdays in January are Tammy Whatley, Cristy Girod, Leonard Kaderka, Laverne Eulenfeld, Erwin Meiske, Dorothy Markert, and Reagan Miller. Ruby and Norris Schroeder furnished door prizes. Kathryn Adamek volunteered to bring them next month. Next Meeting—February 9 The next meeting will be Wednesday, February 9 at 6:30 p.m. Fraternally submitted, Linda Pospisil Secretary-Reporter —SPJST—
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Lodge 32, Victoria sets February 17 meeting date
Lodge 32, Victoria will meet Thursday, February 17, 2011. Please note, this is the third Thursday – not our regular second Thursday. It has been rescheduled due to a date conflict. We will celebrate January, February, and March birthdays at this meeting. This will be a meal for us so we will meet at 6 p.m. and begin serving right away. The light meal will consist of ham sandwiches, chips, dips, and birthday cake. If you want anything else feel free to bring it – certainly not expected or necessary – we decided to keep it pretty simple. Also, we are reminding members of our annual Polka-Waltz Fest at Inez Hall on Sunday, February 27. Make plans to come and spend the day with us. We always have a great time – and a great crowd . . . what better way to spend a Sunday afternoon! We hope to see you on both dates! Just remember the change—Thursday, February 17 at 6 p.m.! Fraternally, Kathy Ahlstrom FAC/Reporter —SPJST—
District Four Director’s Discretionary Fund Benefits Czech Heritage Museum
District Six Director Michael Ahlstrom was surprised by his family members who joined in recognizing his 10 years of service to the SPJST Home Office on Wednesday evening, January 19, 2011, at a celebration dinner held at Ratibor Country Grill in Ratibor, Texas. Pictured are, left to right, granddaughter Caroline Goodson, daughter Shanna Starkey, Director Ahlstrom, grandson Christian Goodson, wife Kathy, and daughter Sheryl Goodson David. Congratulations, Director Ahlstrom!
District Four Czech Heritage Museum Director Nancy Weise, center, presents a $500 check from District Four Director Billy Rollwitz’s Home Office Discretionary Fund to CHM President Jerry Milan and CHM Executive Director Sandi Wicker.
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Lodge 40 El Campo-Hillje reports on January meeting
President Allen Bacak called the January 2011 meeting to order at 2 p.m. He also led the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence for the ill, departed members, and for our soldiers. The December meeting minutes were not available for this meeting. All officers and trustees answered roll call. The financial report was given by J.C. Kocurek and was accepted as read. FAC Josephine Bacak gave the snack bar report and announced that the next meeting would be on February 13 at 2 p.m. There will be a pot luck lunch; the lodge will furnish the dessert. Kitchen workers will be Ardis Bacak and Norma O’Canas. A motion was presented by Sheldon Holub on new house rules on bingo and were seconded by Norma O’Canas. Ardis Bacak gave a report on the youth club. They made ornaments at their meeting. Vlasta Bartos gave the cemetery report. There will be a meeting on January 30 at SPJST Lodge 23, Moravia Hall in Moravia.
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Under old business, a motion was made by Sheldon Holub to give $200 each to El Campo, Danevang, and Louise Fire Departments. The motion was seconded by Charlene Smith. It was voted on and approved. Under new business, seven new members were presented and voted in. It was discussed that SPJST scholarship applications were to be in to the Home Office by February 1, 2011. Charlene Smith and Ben Svoboda celebrated birthdays. Everyone sang “Happy Birthday” to them. Brenda Cox and Daniel Linhart won the attendance prizes. A motion was made and seconded to adjourn the meeting. A stew lunch furnished by the lodge and desserts by the members were enjoyed by everyone. Josephine Brandt, Secretary —SPJST—
Lodge 76 Wichita Falls elects 2011 officers
SPJST Lodge 76, Wichita Falls met on Sunday, December 12, 2010, for its fourth quarter meeting at Cunningham Center at 1 p.m. The lodge furnished lunch which was served before the
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meeting. Secretary/Treasurer Mary Ann Cook read the minutes of the September 2010 meeting. The financial statement was also read. All reports were approved as read. Aileen Pokorny supplied acts and hours sheets to members for completion date to be December 31, 2010. Scholarship forms were completed by members, and donations will be mailed to Temple, Texas. Officers of 2010 were re-elected to serve for 2011: President Mary Jane Michna Vice President/FAC Aileen Pokorny Secretary/Treasuer Mary Ann Cook
Each member family who attended was presented a Christmas gift from Lodge 76.
Next Meeting—March 6 The next quarterly meeting will be March 6 at First Baptist Church of Lakeside City. We hope to see you at the next meeting. Fraternally, Lodge 76, Wichita Falls Officers —SPJST—
Lodge 81 Needville: soup tasting Feb. 4
The January 2011 meeting of SPJST Lodge 81, Needville was held on Sunday, the 16th. At 12 noon, President Vincent Newman gave a prayer of thanks. Tom Stavinoha cooked homemade chicken noodle soup for us, and he brought fresh, homemade sausage. The members brought an assortment of desserts. Thanks to Darlene Blinka and her kitchen committee for getting everything set up for us. Also, thanks to everyone who brought all of the delicious desserts. President Vincent Newman called the business meeting to order at 1 p.m. Tom Stavinoha led the Pledge of Allegiance. We had a moment of silence for departed members Alex Foytik and Alvin Blinka. Our sympathy goes to their families and friends. All officers answered roll call. Secretary Willie Mae Kuykendall read the minutes, and they were approved. Treasurer Bradley Stavinoha read his report, and it was approved as read. Special Funds Chairman Tom Stavinoha read his report, and it was also approved as read. Under old business, Tom Stavinoha
SPJST Teams with KJT to Host Agents’ Annuity Certification Class Saturday, January 8, 2011 • Sealy, Texas
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reminded everyone of the Czech Heritage Society soup tasting at our lodge on February 4. For $5, you can try different varieties of soup. Since we didn’t have any more old business, we went straight to our new business. Under new business, we voted in new members Jillian Fitzgerald and James Fitzgerald. We hope to see you soon. Tom Stavinoha suggested that we donate a $100 auction item for the Needville Senior Citizens fundraiser on January 23. A motion was made, seconded, and passed. Also, Tom Stavinoha asked if we would like to donate some money for the American Cancer Society Relay for Life on May 13. A motion was made, seconded, and passed. Secretary Willie Mae Kuykendall read a thank you letter from Courtney Raesner for our donation to ProGrad. She also read a letter from Dorothy Holecek, who sent a donation and asked for special prayers for her husband. Secretary Willie Mae Kuykendall also reminded everyone of the SPJST Awards Banquet on January 29. Genevieve Elliot and Tom or Bradley Stavinoha plan to attend. Next, Secretary Willie Mae Kuykendall mentioned the 50- and 75-year pin honorees. She will send letters to these people to see if it is possible for them to attend a meeting to honor them. She will then inform the Home Office if the pins should be sent directly to them. Under other business, Secretary Willie Mae Kuykendall asked if our lodge had an updated rules and regulations document. Several changes were made and will be resubmitted at
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District Seven Raises Funds for Czech Heritage Museum
next month’s meeting. President Vincent Newman asked about having the SPJST Float at the Needville Youth Fair. Since Treasurer Bradley Stavinoha will be out of town on this day, it was decided not to have the float in the parade this year. Also, under other business, President Vincent Newman read the report from State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Chester Jenke about Join Hands Day coming up on May 7. Lastly, Tom Stavinoha mentioned the low interest rates in the local banks and suggested he look into some annuity accounts from SPJST. Door prize winners were Dorothy Blinka, Dorothy Kuban, Margaret Elsik, and Lucille Rohan. Congratulations to the lucky winners.
District Seven Collects Can Tabs, Eyeglasses for Charities
District Seven members have been busy collecting can tabs for the on-going program for the Ronald McDonald House in Temple and eyeglasses for the eyeglass recycling center. Polly Bayer, left, visited the Home Office last week to present the district’s collection to State Youth Director Frank Horak and Fraternal Services Services Specialist Tammy Martinez. Thanks, District Seven members!
Czech Heritage Museum Secretary Roxy Bertrand, center, presents a $450 check from District Seven to CHM Executive Director Sandi Wicker and CHM President Jerry Milan. The funds were raised at the 2010 SPJST Corpus Christi getaway.
Next Meeting—February 20 For the next meal on February 20, it was decided to have baked and fried chicken along with sausage. Members, please bring a side dish and a dessert. See you at the next meeting. Fraternally, Jeanette Newman, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 84, Dallas meets Sunday, February 20
SPJST Lodge 84, Dallas will meet Sunday, February 20, 2011, for its monthly meeting with initiation of new members. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. with onehalf price drinks during social hour from 12 noon to 1 p.m. A spaghetti dinner will be served at 1 p.m.; new members are free of charge. A short meeting with initiation of new members is at 2 p.m. Bingo is from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Donations of nonperishable items for bingo prizes will be appreciated. Please make plans to attend and enjoy this special meeting. Fraternally, Rose Scott, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 92 Fort Worth announces trustee chairman
Congratulations to Sherrie Kubala Watkins on being elected trustee chairperson for 2011. Our regular January 9 meeting was postponed to January 16, 2011, due to inclement weather. Attendance was light due to several of our members having prior commitments for the 16th. Thanks to Joe and Mary Ann Kozel for preparing the meal. Alene, Stephen, and Sunny Kercho will prepare the meal at the next meeting on February 13 including side dishes. It will be appreciated if members will bring desserts. Mary Ann Kozel announced special birthdays for January. She sent sympathy cards to the families of Richard Ice, Evelyn Spacek, Josephine Chilson, and to Joyce Tesar and family upon the death of Joyce’s mother. Alene Kercho presented memorial resolutions for James Greer, Evelyn Spacek, and Josephine Chilson. A resolution for Richard Ice will presented at the next meeting. Al Kercho Trustee/Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 66, Waco Members Celebrate Birthdays
Happy January birthday to Bernice Pankonien and Alan Stearns. They were recognized at the lodge’s January meeting. Happy birthday!
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Lodge 133 San Antonio members gather to celebrate Christmas
Members of SPJST Lodge 133, San Antonio met on Sunday, December 19, 2010, at Good Shepherd Activity Center. A ham luncheon was served, compliments of the lodge. It was wonderful to see so many of our members. We were especially happy to see Kathy and Rick Uribe. We also welcomed Uwe Kehrer who was visiting Doris Moczygemba and Patsy and Jerry Felkins. After the luncheon, the president conducted a short meeting. Nominating Committee Chairman Grace Rohan presented the slate of officers with Agnes Rohan and Doris Moczygemba. Jarolyn Popp, Kelsey Trinidad, and Vicki Reese would remain as officers, if elected. Since no one else wanted to run, officers for 2011 were elected as follows: President Jarolyn Popp Vice President Kelsey Trinidad Secretary/Treasurer Vicki Reese
Members celebrating December birthdays included Anna Riley, Billie Campbell, Emil and Grace Rohan, Irene Jasek, Karen Popp, Kenneth Reese, Mary Popp, Mason Popp, Megan Schauffele, Ofie Popp, Robert Popp, Jr., Thomas Cole, and Viola Kurtz. After the meeting members played “Let’s Make a Deal.” Each member selected a small gift box that held a gift card. The oldest members, Emil Matula and Emil Rohan, had the opportunity to keep the box they selected or trade with anyone else. They chose
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centive. A donation to the 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive was approved. With no other business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned. Next Meeting—February 8 The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 8. Fraternally, Bernice Stolarski FAC/Secretary/Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 6, Cottonwood recognized its 2011 officers recently. Officers are, seated, left to right, Treasurer/Youth Leader Peggy Dobecka, Assistant Youth Leader Pat Dieterich, Secretary Barbara Hykel, Guide/Flag Bearer Georgie Soukup, and Financial Secretary Jerry Kucera. BACK: Second Vice President Don Urbanovsky, President Milton Peterson, Reporter Dorothy Kucera, and Fraternal Activities Coordinator Evelyn Stuckly. Not pictured is First Vice President Ray Perez. Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek, back, far right, installed the officers.
to keep the ones that they got. Each member was instructed to get themselves a “gift.” Members then enjoyed a games party. Fraternally, Jarolyn Popp, President —SPJST—
Lodge 141, Sealy gives to 100 Pennies drive
President Bennie Stolarski began the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. All officers were present with the exception of the first vice president. The minutes were read, and the treasurer’s report was given. Secretary Bernice Stolarski reported on our lodge events for 2010, including specific expenditures for fraternal support and community service as well as our income from the lodge refund and Join Hands Day in-
Lodge 246 Morganʼs Point remembers John Troy
Dear Readers, Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point meeting was called to order on Monday, January 3, 2011, by President James L. Lee, III. James also led the members in the Pledge of Allegiance. Secretary Wayne Orange presented minutes and correspondence. The minutes were approved as read. Treasurer/FAC David Nauert delivered the financial report. It was also approved as read. He reminded everyone about the awards banquet in Temple on January 29. In old business, the collection of stuffed toys that were brought to the Christmas party by Lodge 246 member George Brown were donated to the Rescue Elves of Temple Fire and Rescue. The canned food that was brought by members to the party was taken to Martha’s Kitchen in Temple. President James and Youth Leader Jessica Fernandez along with youth club members delivered Christmas or-
Scenes from Lodge 6, Cottonwood’s January Meeting
LEFT PHOTO: Lodge 6, Cottonwood youth lead the Pledge of Allegiance to start the meeting on Sunday, January 2, 2011. CENTER PHOTO: Lodge 6 President Milton Peterson, second from right, and District Three
Director Johnnie Krizan, far left, also of Lodge 6, welcome Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek, second from left, and State Youth Director Frank Horak. RIGHT PHOTO: Evelyn Bezdek prepares the meal.
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naments to the S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home in Taylor in December. New business is the upcoming SPJST Car Show at the Sixth Annual Bloomin’ Temple Car Show on Saturday, April 16. Members will once again help out wherever needed. The lodge donated $50 to the SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund and $50 to the SPJST Memorial Scholarship Fund in memory of John Troy of Lodge 87, Temple. Mr. Troy served as president and sales agent of Lodge 87 and was a friend of Lodge 246. He passed away in December and will be dearly missed. The meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m. Thanks to Wayne for the use of his business—Best Quality Meats and Sausage Shop—for our monthly meetings. Next Meeting—February 7 Our next meeting will be Monday, February 7 at 6 p.m. A dinner will be served, and everyone is invited. Everyone is asked to bring a covered dish or dessert. Wayne will provide the meat dish. Fraternally, David Nauert, FAC —SPJST—
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Lodge 133, San Antonio Members Enjoy Meeting Visit Birthday Club Sisters of Lodge 88, Houston
The meeting started at 11:10 a.m. by President Zajicek with a prayer by Helen Hegwood, and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all. Secretary Bette Hurta had the roll call with 12 members present. Secretary Bette Hurta read the minutes from the December meeting. There were no changes. The minutes stood as read. Cake bakers for February are Louise Jacob, Flo Orsag, and Helen Hegwood. We will have soup and salads. Zajicek will bring noodle soup; Flo will bring corn bread, and also Delores; Nell will bring crackers; Helen and Bette will bring salad; and Louise will bring bread. The treasurer’s report was by Edna. Calcutta was won by Margie two times, Almeida and Delores. Birthday for January was Varnell Fojt. The prayer was by Helen Hegwood. February 13 is Lodge 88, Houston Anniversary Day. We will have kolaches for sale at the hall. Respectfully yours, Evelyn Zajicek —SPJST—
District Seven Director Bob Bayer, seated, far right, and wife Polly, standing, left, visited Lodge 133, San Antonio’s meeting in November. Pictured are, front, left to right, Evelyn Matula, Emil Matula, and Director Bayer. In back are Polly Bayer and Jarolyn Popp.
Fort Worth Friendship Club
The Friendship Club met on Wednesday, January 5, 2011, at St. Thomas Parish Hall with 34 members present. Guests were Lola Taylor, guest of Paula Hall, and Mary Grimes, guest of Mary Jean Loy. The meeting was called to order by Vice President Betty Krenek. The Pledge of Allegiance was said by all. A prayer was read by Betty, and Joe Kozel was thanked for the music before the meeting which is always enjoyed. Secretary Elizabeth Creamer read
the minutes from last meeting, and Treasurer Mary Ann Kozel gave the financial report. Both were accepted as presented. Jo Ann Wilcox was thanked for donating the ham for the Christmas lunch. It was reported that Mary Ann Kozel sent a get well card to Lucille Kret who spent several days in the hospital. It was voted to give a monetary advance to the new Sunshine Lady Paula Hall for stamps and cards. Debbie Skrasek reported that Helen Skrasek was not feeling well and was missed at the meeting. The singing of “Happy Birthday” went out to January celebrants —
Lodge 79, Corpus Christi Members Assist with Make-A-Wish Send-Off RIGHT PHOTO: Lodge 79, Corpus Christi members Jerry Sijansky, far left, and Gerilyn Donnell, second from left, are pictured with Rachael and her family.
On October 1, 2010, Lodge 79, Corpus Christi members Jerry Sijansky and daughter Gerilyn Donnell assisted with a Make-A-Wish Send-Off from the Corpus Christi Airport. WishFlight is the Something mAAgic Foundation’s annual event for children with chronic or life-threatening medical conditions where the kids along with their families are sponsored to Give Kids the World Village and other Orlando attractions. Jerry and Gerilyn were excited to be a part of little Rachael’s send-off
to Disneyland, along with her family. The send-off was attended by American and American Eagle employees who volunteered to decorate the airport and have noisemakers on-hand and cheer on Rachael as she boarded her flight. Rachael was also greeted with a cake and ice cream breakfast, which was part of her request. To date, Something mAAgic has sponsored more than 260 WishFlight children and has enhanced hundreds of wishes for children from all over the world.
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Monalee Hattendorf, Lil Kosarek, Betty Landsfeld, Kitty Rippen, Lois Smith, and Darlene Tompkins. May you all have many more! Door prizes were brought by Lupe Esparza, Alene Kercho, Lil Kosarek, and Libbie Vrla. Winners were Lupe Esparza, Alene Kercho, Kathy Ormsbee, and Rosie Steinman. The 50/50 dollar games were won by Alene Kercho and Jo Ann Wilcox. Hostesses for February will be Anna Marie Moncrief, Kathy Ormsbee, and Rosie Steinman. January hostesses Willie Mae Becan, Rose Cuba, and all their helpers were thanked for doing a super, great job. Since it is rodeo time in Fort Worth, we had several members dressed in cowgirl/cowboy denims. Following the meeting, grace was said, and a great luncheon was enjoyed. Games were then played, and a good time was had by all.
News Lucille Kret spent eight days in December in the hospital in Azle, but she is much better now. She spent Christmas at her son’s home and enjoyed the visit with her daughter Sharon Kret and husband Bill Bart from San Fran-
Lodge 88, Houston Members Milo and Anna Karel
The late Milo and Anna Karel are pictured many years ago at SPJST Lodge 88, Houston in their Czech kroje. Anna passed away on December 29, 2010. Her obituary appears on page 24. —Submitted by Eva Olexa
Lodge 133, San Antonio Members Celebrate Birthdays
Happy birthday to Lodge 133, San Antonio members! They are, left to right, Irene Jasek, Bob Popp, Grace Rohan, Karen Popp, Megan Schauffele, Emil Rohan, and Ken Reese. They were recognized at the lodge’s December meeting.
cisco. Lucille is now back at Eagle Crest Villa. I stopped by to visit with Merel Kovar during the holidays and found her in the dining room playing bingo. She seems to be doing well. I also stopped by at Manor Care to see Agnes Reznicek and found her visiting with the ladies in the living room. We always exchange a few words in Czech. One of the ladies asked me if I was from West, too. Aggie loves telling everyone about living on the farm in West. Betty Landsfeld is back in the hospital at Harris Methodist at City View. Her knee surgery went well, but she developed some other complications. Betty, get well soon. I enjoyed receiving a phone call the other night from cousin Millie (Vrla) Breden in Illinois. She is doing well and is looking forward to the visit from her brother Frankie who will go there to help Millie celebrate her 88th birthday on May 1. I received a note in the Christmas card from Mary Kay Harrison, niece of the late Mary Pavey, who wrote that she enjoys reading the Věstník and sends greetings to all of her Aunt Mary’s friends and relatives. The next meeting will be on February 2. See you then! So until, keep smiling! Libbie Vrla, Reporter —SPJST—
Ladies Circle of Lodge 92 Fort Worth
Dear Members, This information is a little late, but we do want to report that the Ladies Circle of SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth met on December 14, 2010. The brief business meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, and outgoing officers were presented with gifts of appreciation for their great leadership over the past year(s).
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Incoming officers installed were President Marlene Bass, Vice President Mary Ann Krivanek, Treasurer Pauline Morbitzer, and Secretary Joan Shropshire. After the installation of officers, the Christmas game of “Mr. Left and Mr. Right” was played with much laughter and enjoyment. Thank you to Joyce Tesar for leading us through this fun activity. A delicious lunch was served, and, as usual, bingo was played with intensity. As we begin a new year, the members of the Ladies Circle of Lodge 92, Fort Worth send their wishes for wonderful blessings, good health, and a very happy and prosperous 2011. Fraternally Joan Shropshire, Secretary —SPJST—
Ladies Circle of Lodge 92 Fort Worth
Our January 11, 2011, meeting opened with members reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. President Marlene Bass talked about how she became involved with the Ladies Circle, and Secretary Joan Shropshire shared her history with SPJST. Marlene then thanked Joe Kozel for providing entertainment on his magic accordion. Hearing his music and visiting prior to the start of the meeting is always enjoyed by those attending. An inspirational reading was given
Lodge 133, San Antonio Presents 2011 Officers
State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Chester Jenke administers the oath of office to President Jarolyn Popp, Vice President Kelsey Trinidad, and Secretary-Treasurer Vicki Reese.
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by Vice President Mary Ann Krivanek after which guest Sandy Celusiniak and Jackie Phillips, a returning member, were recognized. It was announced that January is the time to pay yearly dues, so get your money to Treasurer Pauline Morbitzer as soon as possible. The chapter received letters of appreciation from SafeHaven of Tarrant County, Tarrant Area Food Bank, St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church Food Pantry, and Catholic Charities of Fort Worth for the donations sent to each of them in December. It was rewarding for the Ladies Circle members to participate in helping those less fortunate. Those noted with illnesses or special needs were Rose Nieswiadomy, Aurora Maldino, Ima Lou Crider, Martha Boenish, Carmen Adcock, and Betty Landsfeld, and Florence Greer on the death of her husband Jimmy. Linda Horner reported on Lucille Kret’s condition. Lucille is currently staying at the Eagle Crest Villa in Azle, and Betty Krenek updated the group on Betty Landsfeld’s knee replacement surgery recovery. Betty is in rehab at City View in Fort Worth. The treasurer’s report for the year ending December 31, 2010, was given by Pauline Morbitzer, and the finances of the Ladies Circle are good going into 2011. Hall Manager Joyce Tesar reported on activities scheduled for January with more to come on the February schedule. Under new business, the topic of discussion was “How to Handle Meeting Cancellations Due to Inclement Weather.” A motion was made to use Fort Worth ISD’s recommendation to close public schools as a guideline for cancelling the Ladies Circle meeting due to bad weather. After discussion, the motion was amended to include the rescheduling of the cancelled meeting to the following week (the third Tuesday of the month). There was no opposition to this proposal, and it was passed. Hostesses Willie Mae Becan, Madeleine Myers, Katherine Ormsbee, and Gloria Farek were recognized for their kitchen duty for the day. Thank you, ladies, for serving. February hostesses will be Pauline Brownlee, Bessie Ellsworth, Lisa Ellsworth, and Magdalena Kronenberger. A hostess list for 2011 is available for those who need one. “Happy Birthday” was sung to our January birthday ladies: Theresa Clay, Catherine Davis, Bessie Ellsworth,
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Scenes from Lodge 133, San Antonio’s Christmas Social
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Mona Lee Hattendorf, Betty Landsfeld, Lorinda Manasco, Kitty Rippin, Lois Smith, and Darlene Tompkins. After the birthday song, door prizes were given out, and the winners were excited to show off what they had won. The death of Evelyn Spacek, a longtime member of the lodge, was announced and services had been held prior to this meeting. The ladies in the Circle offer their condolences to the family on their loss. We had 39 members present and one guest attending on this very cold day. As always. it is a great time to be together, and thanks to all who attended. Fraternally, Joan Shropshire, Secretary —SPJST—
Seaton Cemetery Association meets February 13
Seaton Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting at Ratibor Grill on Sunday, February 13, 2011, at 2 p.m. There will be an election of officers and directors. If anyone has concerns about Seaton Cemetery, please contact President Ace Chlapek (254) 778-3450 prior to the meeting. Janet Young, Secretary Lodge 47, Seaton —SPJST—
Lodge 183, Arlington Recognizes Fraternalist of the Year
Lodge 183, Arlington President Ann Pustejovsky, left, congratulates lodge fraternalist of the year Debra Daniel at the December lodge meeting. Thanks, Debra, for your service to Lodge 183!
11 Ways to Save in 2011
(NewsUSA) - If you occasionally struggle to balance your checkbook (or just want to be more frugal), a few simple changes can help you save. Coupon Mountain (www.couponmountain.com), the most trusted website for online coupons, discount codes and deals from major consumer brands, suggests the following tips: 1. Brew your own coffee. Homebrewed coffee costs about .12 cents a cup; buying your coffee will cost $1.50 to $3.50 a cup — you could end up saving between $500 and $1600 a year. 2. Drink filtered water. With filtered
water, you will spend about 15 cents/gallon. Purchasing bottled water costs a lot more — about $10/gallon.
3. Use lower-wattage bulbs. Not only will less-powerful light bulbs lower your energy bills, they may also last longer. CFL bulbs can also save money long-term. 4. Shop online. Shopping online allows you to easily compare prices, plus you can use coupon codes from CouponMountain.com to gain additional savings. 5. Cancel your gym membership. Do bodyweight exercises from home to
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build up strength, or locate a recreation facility or park that offers free exercise equipment. 6. Invest in a vacuum sealer. Purchase your meats and veggies in bulk. A vacuum sealer will keep your foods fresher, longer.
7. Buy generic, store brand, or discount. Generic brands will often use the same ingredients or materials. Shop discount stores to find namebrand items for less.
8. Shop out of season. Stores put summer and winter items on clearance at the end of the season — this is a good time to snap things up for next year.
9. Check your monthly bills and usage. Cancel all unwatched movie channels — or use sites like Hulu vs. cable. Use free VoIP like Skype or Google Voice for long distance calls.
10. Don’t overpay for cell phones. You probably rarely use all of your monthly cell-phone minutes, so reduce your plan. Unlimited texting is a good bet, though, because it's very expensive to go over.
11. Get social to save. Social networks like Facebook and Twitter abound with discounts. Check out Facebook.com/couponmountain for savings tips, exclusive giveaways, and more. —SPJST—
Lodge 179, Warrenton Presents 2011 Officers
Lodge 204, Stephenville Members Give to Ronald McDonald House
Lodge 204, Stephenville members Norman and Gracie Knesch present a bag of can tabs for the Ronald McDonald House to State Field Representative Philip McBee, left, at the lodge’s December meeting. Thanks, Norman and Gracie, for your donation!
The 2011 officers of Lodge 179, Warrenton are, left to right, President O.W. Kunkel, Vice President Lloyd Goehring, Fraternal Activities Coordinator Joan Sue Goehring, Treasurer Ora Lee Levien, Secretary/Sales Agent Ricky Weyand, and Membership Brenda Callahan.
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One Ring to Rule Them All
The Super Bowl will be played on February 6 this year, and that means two teams will battle it out for glory, big bucks, and the right to wear the coveted Super Bowl ring. The NFL pays $5,000 apiece for 150 rings every year, but individual teams are allowed to spend more money if they wish. The winning team may present the rings to players, coaches, executives, the general staff, and anyone else. (Some rings have been given to former players no longer on the team’s roster.) Some fun facts from Wikipedia and ESPN:
• Only one person so far has been awarded seven Super Bowl rings: Neal Dahlen, who won five with San Francisco (staff and player personnel), and two with Denver as general manager.
• The largest ring in terms of size went to William “Refrigerator” Perry of the Chicago Bears after the team’s Super Bowl XX victory. It’s a size 25; a halfdollar can pass through its 1.258-inch diameter.
Lodge 204, Stephenville Member Earns SPJST Letter Jacket Patches
owner Robert Kraft was visiting Russian President Vladimir Putin and showed off his Super Bowl ring. The Russian leader, possibly mistaking Kraft’s intentions, admired the ring and then walked away with it. Kraft saved the day by declaring the ring a gift, and now it’s displayed in the Kremlin library. —SPJST—
• The biggest ring in terms of “bling” is probably the New England Patriots’ football-shaped Super Bowl XXXIX ring, which weighs in at 4.06 ounces and sports 124 diamonds. • In 2005, New England Patriots
District Three Director Johnnie Krizan presents SPJST patches to Sandra Pierce of Lodge 204, Stephenville. The patches were won by Sandra’s son Wes at the 2010 Fraternal Bowling Tournament and are to be sewn on his official SPJST letter jacket.
" I wish I could have been there when dad was young his muscles glistening in the noonday sun
I wish I could have seen him when his hair was black the weight of a hay bale on his back
I wish I could have followed him when he went huntin’ for coons sleeping in the woods by the light of the moon
I wish I would have witnessed him pulling that guy out of the car door for making mom cry
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I wish I could have seen him playing his game football and jersey with his high school name
I wish I would have listened to more of what he said he seldom lectured he was quiet instead
I wish I could tell him how time twisted fate but now it’s all over now it’s too late
I wish I could have said it just once out loud why wasn’t love mentioned were we too proud?
I wish I would have been a much better son but now it’s too late he’s already gone
I wish I could see him again in his prime I wish I could show him this poor written rime. —SPJST—
Lodge 187, Round Rock Introduces 2011 Officers, Directors
LEFT PHOTO: The 2011 officers of Lodge 187, Round Rock are, seated, left to right, President Red Oman and Youth Leader Jennifer McCarthy. Back: Secretary Deborah Rohlack, Treasurer Rubie Volek, Vice President Linda Johnson, and Financial Secretary JoAnn Oman. Not pic-
tured is FAC/Reporter Margie Haas. RIGHT PHOTO: Directors are, seated, left to right, Lucille Klaus, Wilbert Nelson, Gladys Nelson, and Wilfred Fuchs. Back: Tom Etheridge and Greg McCarthy. They were all installed by District Two Director Bobby Wuensche.
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A piece of a poem in my bluejean pocket lays curled in a corner with some pennies and dimes
Just a piece of paper with some haphazard words crumpled thoughts gathering lint taking their time like wine in a cellar notions and notes from a walk I made one winter morning alone
I’ll see if I can still make it work after so long a time in the back of my mind lost in a pocket tattered and torn wadded and worn the words are now faded my aim forgotten like soda drawn up a straw all that’s left is the sound at the bottom out empty gone
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I’ll put this away and see if it will ferment cook grow compose itself Now it’s just a piece of a poem in my bluejean pocket. —SPJST—
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looking out on snowy night filled with moonbeams casting bright
the land sleeps snugly covered white blanketed in snow and ice
thoughts turn inwardly contrite
and dreams descend this snowy night. —SPJST—
Charity Benefit Concert set for two Lodge 255, Katy members
A charity benefit concert is planned for SPJST Lodge 255, Katy members John and Mary Granberry Bruce on Tuesday, February 8, 2011, from 5 p.m. until closing at Vida Loca Mexican Bar and Grill, located at 21810 Kingland Boulevard in Katy, Texas 77450. Matt Coleman and many others will perform during the concert. John and Mary are both battling life threatening illnesses. The event will include a blood drive from 5 to 8 p.m. Please register at info@joejoebear.org. The event is sponsored by Joe Joe
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Bear Foundation, Christian Business Fellowship Association (CBFA), and Sunshine Survivors Club. Mary serves as secretary/treasurer/reporter and sales agent of Lodge 255, Katy. And, both John and Mary are Joe Joe Bear Foundation Volunteer Heroes. If you would like to give a donation or for more information, please contact Mary at (832) 851-5466. Her address is: Mary Granberry Bruce 11534 Henley Drive Houston, Texas 77064 Fraternally, Delisle Doherty Vice President/FAC Lodge 255, Katy —SPJST—
By James L. Lee, III, CPA
Close your eyes and visualize your dream vacation or the shiny new car that you’ve always dreamed of having. Sure, looks great! Unfortunately, for many of us, the planning stops right there. With a little planning and discipline the like- James L. Lee, III lihood of achieving our goals can be dramatically improved. Consider implementing one, if not all, of the strategies listed below to improve your financial picture. • Write down your financial goals and objectives and include deadlines. This will help you stay focused.
• Use credit cards as little as possible. Financing your lifestyle with credit cards is a trap. Reach for your checkbook instead.
• Pay off your credit cards each month. With the new minimum payment requirements of around 5 percent, consumers will get out of debt quicker. For example, on a $2,000 credit card bill at 18 percent interest, paying the former 2 percent minimum will still leave you paying 30 years from now. The interest will cost you over $5,000 on the $2,000 charge. By making the new 5 percent minimum payment, you will finish up in about seven years and the interest will be roughly $811.
• Spend a little, but save a little more. As your debts are paid off, save the “extra” cash each month. Many people are tempted to overspend with the “extra” cash. • Keep a savings balance of at least six months of expenses. This cash cushion can be used when emergencies
do arise instead of charging on credit cards. • Map out a college savings plan and begin funding early.
• Manage taxes early in the year and look for deductions, credits, and deferral of income to reduce your tax bill. The savings on taxes can be used for other goals.
• Go for steady, consistent, long-term growth in your investment. By the time you read about a “hot tip,” it’s usually cold.
• Protect your valuables and income earning potential with appropriate insurance policies including mortgage, life, and disability policies. • Invest for retirement. At best, Social Security will cover only a fraction of the money you will need for retirement. Talk to your financial advisor about preparing for a comfortable retirement.
• Create an estate plan. Many people think you must be super wealthy to do estate planning which is not true. Avoiding probate and passing assets to heirs estate tax free, may be the main goals. Your financial advisor, CPA, and attorney will be able to assist in reaching all of these goals. As the saying goes, “those that fail to plan, plan to fail.” It’s never too late to begin taking a look at your financial picture and get on board with a real plan for you and your family’s future. This material was prepared by Raymond James for use by James L Lee, III, CPA, Wealth Advisor of Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC. —SPJST—
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Milankovic Family Home in Croatia
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Story Written by Henrietta Milan of SPJST Lodge 154, Fort Worth
Editor’s Note: Thanks to Henrietta Milan for sharing this beautiful story. Henrietta says that the story was encouraged by Libbie Vrla, also of Lodge 154, and also finalized and typed by her—after seeing photos and hearing the Milans’ stories for many years and trips.
The 500-year-old home of the Milankovic family in Croatia was restored by Jerry and Henrietta Milan. The Milan name was changed from Milankovic in about 1927-1928. I started writing this story in September 2006 after the All Sokol Slet in Prague, Czech Republic. After our trip to Croatia in 2010, I decided to finish. After participating in the Sokol Slet in Prague, Czech Republic, in July 2006 with eight members of our immediate family: Jerry and myself; Rome and his 15-year-old son Paris; and Tal, Lesli and their two girls, Talia, age 10, and Sophie, age 6, we traveled on to visit Czech relatives in Uherske Hradiste, then on to Vienna, Austria, for two days, and then flew on to the Adriatic Sea to Split, Croatia. We rented two cars and drove back up the coast to Novigrad, Croatia, where Jerry’s father, Joe S. Milan, Sr., came from. This is a small picturesque, medieval walled city and fishing village with ruins of a fortress on the top of the hill above the homes. The homes are built upward into the rock formation that leads to the fortress which was never taken. Jerry had two elderly cousins, Stanka, then age 94, and Katina, then age 91, (sisters) and 15 to 20 other relatives still living there. The Milankovic home is over 500 years old and made it through the 1990-95 war without being destroyed. It received only shell shots in the building’s facades and bigger hits in some roof tops. The townspeople had to leave in 15 minutes (9-11-1990) and didn’t returned until four and one-half to five years later to find broken windows, looting, trash, scum, and lifesize trees growing in their homes. We were there peacefully vacationing two months before the war. Thereafter, for five years, Serbian and United Nations soldiers lived in their homes. Our first visit after the war was in 1999. We found only half the townspeople returned. Serbian words were written on the house fronts, and there were still a lot of broken windows and empty homes. The population was
1,200 before and 400 afterwards. During those four and one-half years, we worried about our family and if the Milankovic house was still standing. The family scattered to other safe areas to live. We had no contact for quite a while, and then an English speaking Croatian lady, Jadranka from Portland, Oregon, called us to give news from the family. We sent vitamins and medications that would last four or five months and then sent more. Catholic Charities took care of them. This Jadranka translated letters telling about the seriousness of their moves and issues of the war, and kept us informed for four years until they were able to return, and that was quite an event. There were Bishops, Priests, five busloads of people, 10 to 15 cars that returned in a religious type procession. Jadranka sent a newspaper and translated the captions and stories. We found out the Milankovic house was “still standing.” Jadranka is a friend of Ivancica (cousin of Jerry’s) and to whom I’ve written to since our first trip in 1972. Luckily, she is a school teacher
and teaches English and was our main person of communication for 34 years. In 1999, our first visit after the war, we found a great deal of deterioration to the family house. The red clay roof was falling in along with the two cupolas, the eight windows and eight shutter sets were broken and missing, and large cracks in the stone header over the main double door. There were large spaces between the rock/stone walls (or what used to be stucco). We saw it needed to be saved and restored. What started to be $18,000 to $20,000 ended up being $38,000-plus. We met with some workers and left a deposit to start work in 2001. The town historian called us a few weeks later to discuss the windows. He recommended the stone should be hand cut instead of machine cut to keep the original house style in historical recognition. Then, large amounts of copper for the gutters and two windows enclosed in copper on the roof also added to the expense. Then, the marble and engraving of the historical plaque that is on the left side of the door.
Translation on marker:
“ON THIS PLACE WERE IMPRISIONED FROM l386 - 1387 CROATIANHUNGARIAN QUEEN MARIA DAUGHTER OF LUDOVIK ANZUVINAC AND HER MOTHER ELIZABETH KOTROMANIC ACCORDING TO LEGEND THEY WERE CONFINED IN THE BANIC PRISON AND CASTLE. THIS HOUSE REPRESENTS REMAINS OF THAT CASTLE AND MILANKOVICHS INHERITED IT FROM BUSLETIC-PORTADA ON THE MOTHER’S SIDE. (song) CAMILA JE UNGARSKA KRALJICA U TAMNICI BUBINA BANICA
RESTORED BY JERRY MILANKOVIC WITH FAMILY, FORT WORTH, TEXAS USA 2001”
Novigrad, Croatia
Walled city, see rock wall heading up to the ruins of the fortress. Church on right side of wall. Joe Milan was Altar Boy there and had two older brothers that rang the two bells. Large red building at end of the bay was just restored this year which is the Municipal Building.
The bells ring at 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. each day which are big and loud, especially when your bedroom is next door. House behind the church belongs to the two elderly cousins. Their house is on three levels and they go up and down the stairs two to three times a day. Cousin Ana lives up above their house (also being built construction). All homes are built on the hillside toward the fortress (dated to 1200). A fisherman’s quote returning after the war: “Fish, again will build our houses”
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It is comforting to know that the house could last another 200 to 300 years. Maybe? It did lose its character and rustic quaintness, but it was doomed to collapse into a pile of rock or rubble, without our great-grandchildren or next generations to see it. It is one of the oldest houses, number 16, which means, it was the 16th house built over 500 years ago. We were thrilled to visit Novigrad this past summer of 2010. It still is the quaint and quite fishing village, only one street across the water front, cobble stone paths between homes and grapevines coveling patios. No banks, no supermarkets, only little old ladies in black, and men sitting in the windows waving to people walking by. (A simple life of peace and quite.) This makes me think of a cute story. On one of our 1980s trips, Jerry and I with our two teenage sons were walking and taking our usual stroll to the end of the road and back. As we were passing the Milankovic home, we recognized the oldest man of the town which we had met in 1972 sitting in the window of the house next door. This man was 97 years old. He knew Jerry’s
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father as a young boy, and he was slowly raising his hand holding a newspaper and all four of us thought he was so old he couldn’t lift his arm up to wave to us. Instead, he slammed his paper down to hit a fly. All four of us laughed and chuckled hysterically over our thoughts of this weak old man not able to lift his arm. He never saw us walking by . . . This story has been told many times. Grandfather Milan (my father-inlaw) told our sons about digging cannon balls out of the fortress walls and now, our grandchildren still see them embedded into the walls. In our first trips, there were wild turkeys and donkeys that walked in the hills hee hawing and echoed in that valley. They were still around in 1997 and 1999 trips. People called them “Jeeps” as they carried laundry, wine cases, sand and dirt. The last Jeep is gone now, so Ana, our cousin, says. In 1990, we took Jeanie Mason, then age 70, and Rosie Steinman, then age 66, (Jerry’s sisters) to Croatia after the Sokol Slet in Prague (which we all participated in). It was their first time to see their mother’s homeland of
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Czechoslovakia and father’s homeland and to meet the family. Three years ago, Talia, age 7, and Sophie, age 3, Tal and Lesli and us visited Stanka and Katina. We wanted to make sure they had the opportunity to know them. Rome took his small children, Paris, age 9, and Sydney, age 1, after the Prague Sokol Slet in 2000. Stanka and Katina, two adorable cheerful ladies, ages 94 and 91, looked like 70-yearolds, charming, cute, and sweet. We have encouraged all our family to go there — it’s an unbelievable experience. To finish the story now, Jerry and I just returned from Croatia again in July 2010 with Rome, and his children, Sydney, now age 11, and Athens, now age 9. Katina passed away last January at age 95, and her sister, Stanka, age 99, was visited by us all. She gave her bedside blessings to our son, Rome, and Pauline before they climbed to the fortress and were married on the breezy picturesque hill top with Sydney as flower girl and Athens as ring bearer on July 27, 2010. All attending were invited by Rome and Pauline for a traditional Croatian wedding feast. There
LEFT PHOTO: Rome and Pauline Milan, wedding couple at Fortress in Novigrad, Croatia, on July 27, 2010. Two elderly relatives are walking up the rock on the stairway on the right side. They are worn out.
RIGHT PHOTO: Milankovic House before restoration. Pictured are, left to right, Jerry Milan, Ivo Sinovcic, (Ana’s brother) and Jerry Parker.
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were 20 to 25 older and young relatives that climbed the hill to witness the ceremony. Our 30-year-old cousin, Ana Sinovcic, was our guest from Novigrad from September to January 6 to learn about Texas history and culture and to meet her American Milankovic family. Ana’s grandmother, Stanka, is bed ridden, but has talked with Ana eight or nine times from Croatia while she was in Texas. While in Texas, Ana has enjoyed Rangers Baseball, volleyball, all football—high school, college, and NFL, country-western line dancing, museums, Milan Gallery, Mexican food, barbecue, air shows, small plane ride, Bass Performance Hall musicals, Casa Manana Theater, Milan family, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s. Ana returned to Croatia on January 6. The entire family of the late Joe S. and Anna Milan are members of SPJST Lodge 154, Fort Worth. —SPJST—
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District Two Youth set skating party
Dear District Two Youth Members, It is time for youth, leaders, and friends to get together for our first activity of the new year. The Annual District Two Skating Party will be held on Sunday, February 20, 2011, at Skate Haven in Temple. The time is from 2 to 4 p.m. It seems so long since we have all been together. I can’t wait to see you! Bring a friend! Remember, we’d love to have your friend join and be a part of our great program. As usual, there will be door prizes. Be sure and join us. We don’t want you to miss out on the fun. Fraternally, Patsy Koslovsky District Two Youth Counselor —SPJST—
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Lodge 17 New Tabor youth reports on December activities
In December, we had several activities to attend. District One Youth’s Christmas party was at Horseshoe Junction on Friday, December 3, 2010. I had a lot of fun riding the go-carts and playing games and putt-putt golf. We had a lock-in that night as well, but I was unable to attend because I had to get up the next morning and take my SAT test for college. I heard everyone had a great time, and some did not even go to sleep. On Sunday, December 5, we honored those who passed away in 2010 at Lodge 17’s memorial service. It is always such a meaningful service. The youth put on a short program followed
Lodge 17, New Tabor Youth Enjoy Horseshoe Junction
District One Youth enjoyed a fun time at Horseshoe Junction in Brenham on December 3, 2010. LEFT PHOTO: Lodge 17, New Tabor Youth Club members Colby Havemann, left, and Maylee Dowell enjoy the event. RIGHT PHOTO: Colby with Tabor Dowell.
by the memorial service and a wonderful meal. Mr. Bernard Rychlik’s brother presented the lodge with a portrait of Bernard because he had such a love for the Czech heritage. It will hang in our hall to always remember him. Fraternally yours, Colby Havemann —SPJST—
Lodge 24, Cyclone Youth Club reports on December meeting
On December 12, 2012, we held an end of year youth club meeting with the adult lodge. We had a short meeting then enjoyed a nice dinner with our family and friends. December 6 was the Temple Christmas parade. Sam and I rode in the Corvettes and had a ton of fun. We met back at the SPJST Home Office and helped coordinate the gingerbread cookie decorating station. There were lots of balloon animals and face decorating—not to mention a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. Our next meeting will be held on January 9 at Flag Hall. Your reporter, Ty Stock —SPJST—
Lodge 24, Cyclone Youth Club plans trip
Sunday, January 9, 2011, was the first youth club meeting of the new year. We started the meeting with a lot of excited kids waiting for the games that were coming at the end of the meeting. During the meeting, we discussed our fundraiser that was held on New Year’s Eve at the dance at Flag Hall. A big thank you to Mr. Thomas Maddux from Oscar Store for providing the hamburgers and buns! Another thanks to the Vanicek and Maddux families who worked the concession stand. We also held a bake sale that night that turned out pretty good. Great job! Another discussion that was on top of the list was trying to decide on a location for our youth club to have a nice
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trip. It is still up for discussion so make sure that you attend the next meeting to put in your thoughts on where you want to go or what you want to do. At the end of the meeting, we were split into two teams and had relay races that included sitting on a balloon and popping it, running, a little ring toss, some basketball, and ping pong. Then, we battled it out with a round of musical chairs. The winning Blue Team (that was my team) was awarded first choice at the prizes, but everyone got a prize. Next Meeting—February 20 at Skate Haven in Temple The next meeting will be at 1:45 p.m. at Skate Haven in Temple on Sunday, February 20 just before the District Two Skating Party. Also, on Saturday, February 26, there will be a youth development workshop at Cooper Farm. Your reporter, Ty Stock —SPJST—
Lodge 47, Seaton youth gives to Ronald McDonald House
Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club member Jason Pietrowski brought in a one-gallon bag full of pull tabs to the December meeting. The tabs will be donated to Ronald McDonald House. Good job, Jason!
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Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Leader shares important dates
We had 20 youth members present at the January meeting. We had a very productive meeting! I would like to thank Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek and State Youth Leader Frank Horak for sitting in on the meeting and for all the great door prizes. For Make a Difference Day, Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club members sponsored a booth at Czech Feszt, held October 23, 2010, in Temple. One free toss was offered for each canned good donated at the soda ring toss
Lodge 25, Ennis youth skates at friendʼs party
Dear Readers, I was going to my friend Karlos’ birthday party. We skated at the Texas Skatium for seven hours. Karlos and I had to go to gymnastics after the party. I was doing a handstand, and I fell forward. One arm fell, but the other arm popped, and I twisted my wrist. The doctor said it was twisted, but I did not have to wear a cast. I learned that I should not stop gym even though I twisted my wrist. Sincerely, Brandon Droste —SPJST—
Lodge 25, Ennis enjoys bowling social
Dear Readers, I went to the SPJST bowling party. It was so much fun. I bowled the entire time plus I am going to go to a friend’s sleepover birthday party. I just love sleepovers. We are going to have so much fun I cannot wait! Sincerely, Amanda Droste —SPJST—
game. The youth club continued to collect canned goods at the November and December meetings. On December 21, a large group of youth members met at CTLC food pantry to donate the items collected.
Yea, Angelina! Angelina Ringwald made a motion to have all youth members bring a new toy throughout the year for Toys for Tots. The motion was seconded, and it passed. Therefore, Lodge 47 members are asked to bring a new, unwrapped toy to lodge meetings and functions. This will increase the amount of toys we donate next year. So, parents, start looking for those sales. Way to show your fraternalism, Angelina!
February 13 Chili Supper I informed adult lodge members about our plans for our annual chili
Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club Hosts Memorial Service, Performs Christmas Play for Members, Guests
LEFT PHOTO: Justin Kraatz, left, and Jerry Pechal light a candle for their grandmother Dorothy Pechal who passed away in 2010. CENTER PHOTO: Guest Elizabeth Pittman lights a candle for her sister, Mary Shipley. RIGHT PHOTO: Guest Carson Skala lights a candle for his father, Henry Skala, Jr. BELOW
LEFT PHOTO: Youth members make up the manger scene in “Remember the Reason for the Season.” BELOW CENTER PHOTO: Neil Rabroker plays Santa during the play. BELOW RIGHT PHOTO: Jerry Pechal and Bailey Mitchan speak their parts for the Christmas play.
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supper. Edwin and Nelda Marek donated $50 right off the bat! This will really help with the purchase of bowls and other condiments. Edwin Pechal has offered to prepare the chili and provide the spices, and Kerley’s Market will again provide us with the deer meat for the chili. Please be sure to thank these people personally whenever you see them. Important Dates Please be sure to mark your calendars for these important dates.
Sunday, February 13: Chili Supper Fundraiser—Please bring a silent auction item and a dessert. We will start serving at 11 a.m. If you can come earlier to help I would really appreciate it. If you can come early, please let me know. Sunday, February 20—Youth club meeting at 1:30 p.m. outside Skate Haven prior to party. Sunday, February 20—District Two Skate Party at Skate Haven from 2 to 4 p.m.
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Saturday, February 26—Youth development workshop. This will be held at SPJST ENC at Cooper Farm. I should have more information soon. Let’s try and get together to car pool. We can get plans together at the next meeting. Friday, April 1—Membership Drive. This will entail a meeting, a small speech by Patsy, and then a rocking lock-in! Please start telling all your friends about this event and bring me the names and addresses of at least three of your friends so that we can send out some invitations. Parents, we will need plenty of help especially during the early parts of the evening. If you can stay, that would be great. I would like to know how many adults I will have present. I really need to get information and pictures of our new members. Please come up to me at the skating party so that I may get this information from you and make this official. Also, remember the skating party is for your friends, too! I will see you all on Feb-
ruary 13. Remember to bring a dessert and a silent auction item. I would like for everyone to be there to help out. Call me (254) 931-0639 or email necconetta@sbcglobal.net if you need any more information. Fraternally, Lynette Talasek, Youth Leader —SPJST—
Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club invites all to chili supper
Dear Readers, A special invitation to everyone to come out for our annual chili supper sponsored by SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club. This will be held on Sunday, February 13 starting at 11 a.m. Hope to see you there! Fraternally, Julia Zavodny —SPJST—
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Lodge 47, Seaton youth: donate toys all year
Dear Readers, Happy New Year! At the January youth club meeting, I suggested that we could collect Toys for Tots all year long at all our meetings and functions. We had a vote, and the motioned passed! So we are asking all SPJST members to bring a new toy when they visit Lodge 47 functions. Fraternally, Angelina Ringwald, age 10 —SPJST—
Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club Participates in Christmas Parade, Open House Submitted by Lynette Talasek, Youth Leader
Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club members gathered to ride on the first place SPJST Float in the Temple Christmas parade on Monday, December 6, 2010. After the parade, State Youth Director Frank Horak invited Lodge 47 youth to paint faces during the SPJST Home Office Open House. Everyone had a great time and would like to thank SYD Frank and Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek for having us. LEFT
PHOTO: Madeline, Carter, and Lilly Cummings and Zoe Talasek ride the SPJST Float. PHOTO 2: Carley and Macey Cummings claim their spots on the float. PHOTO 3: Colton Regan and Colton Posvar of Lodge 24, Cyclone ride on the float. RIGHT PHOTO: Emily St. Amour and Julia Zavodny were ready to wave at people along the parade. They are riding the second place float.
LEFT PHOTO: Lodge 47 Youth Club President Jerry Pechal paints Colton Regan just the way he wants it! PHOTO 2: Zoe Talasek enjoys face painting. PHOTO 3: Lodge 47 youth Carley Cummings practices
painting her sister Macey Cummings’ face during the open house at the Home Office. RIGHT PHOTO: Zoe Talasek, Jerry Pechal, and Colton Regan take a break from face painting.
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Lodge 47, Seaton youth deliver Christmas cheer
Dear Readers, Happy New Year! I hope that everyone had a very merry Christmas. At our December meeting, Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club members brought and collected Toys for Tots. Later that month, we caravanned to Wal-Mart to donate the toys. On December 21, we donated canned food that we had collected to
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CTLC—Churches Touching Lives Through Christ. Following that, we traveled to two nursing homes and a home to Christmas carol. Singing “Silent Night” and “Jingle Bells” down the hallways put smiles on all the faces around us, including mine. We all ate at Mazzio’s and had our fill of pizza to end the evening. This year is already flying by so fast! I am looking forward to Sailabration 2011. Fraternally, Brooke Hoelscher, age 15 —SPJST—
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Lodge 47, Seaton youth: more fun to give than receive
Dear Readers, We as SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club had a great Christmas. We went to CTLC (Churches Touching Lives for Christ) to drop off some food and drinks for the people. Then, the whole youth club went caroling at a few nursing homes. Also, everybody gave a toy to Toys for Tots. We all wanted to give instead of re-
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ceive. Everyone had a great new year! Fraternally, Jerry Pechal, age 15 President —SPJST—
Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club Spread Christmas Cheer
LEFT PHOTO: Delia Delgado leads Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club carolers through the halls of Temple Living Center Western Hills. CENTER PHOTO: Brooke Hoelscher and Zoe Talasek give hugs to some
residents. RIGHT PHOTO: The head nurse and resident Christmas enthusiasts lead the carolers through Regency Manor nursing facility in Temple.
Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club members visited Temple Living Center Western Hills, Regency Manor, and the Fettig house to spread Christmas cheer. We sang tons of Christmas carols and handed out lots of hugs to the residents of two nursing facilties. We also made a little detour to visit Stewart and Michelle Fettig as a special request. We ended our night at Mazzio’s Pizza to wet our whistles, eat, laugh, and have a good time! —Submitted by Lynette Talasek Youth Leader
TOP LEFT PHOTO: We made an unexpected stop to Stewart and Michelle Fettig’s house to cheer Stewart up since he has been sick for the holidays. TOP RIGHT PHOTO: Morgan and Payton Porubsky and Zoe Talasek have a good time and hunt for new members. LEFT
PHOTO: Angelina Ringwald gives thumbs up for good times at Mazzio’s Pizza. CENTER PHOTO: Youth members Brooke and Brandon Hoelscher enjoy good food with good company. RIGHT PHOTO: Kyle Hoelscher and Lilly Cummings are all smiles after caroling and pizza.
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Lodge 47, Seaton Lodge 47, Seaton youth: fun on float youth meets new friends, receives gift Dear Readers, I had fun riding the SPJST Float in the Christmas parade! Fraternally, Colton Regan, age 10 —SPJST—
Lodge 47, Seaton youth enjoys float ride
Dear Readers, I had a blast riding the SPJST Float at the Christmas parade in Temple! Fraternally, Corey Bruce, age 11 —SPJST—
Dear Readers, I had a wonderful time meeting new people at the Christmas party and received a gift from under the tree. Fraternally, Dannikka Bartek, age 11 —SPJST—
Lodge 47, Seaton youth invites all to activities
Dear Readers, Camp tee-shirt design contest entries due January 31, 2011. I hope you have a good year, and I hope to see you February 20 at Skate Haven. And, I
also hope you come to our chili supper on February 13 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fraternally, Brandon Hoelscher, age 13 —SPJST—
Lodge 47, Seaton youth: fun at New Yearʼs Eve dance
Dear Readers, I had so much fun Christmas caroling with my SPJST friends. Donating toys at Wal-Mart was a lot of fun, too. We all wore Santa hats, and Abbey’s mom even had some extras for everyone. I got to stay all night at the New Year’s Eve dance, and I had so much fun! Fraternally, Zoe Talasek, age 10 —SPJST—
Lodge 84, Dallas Youth Club Visits Great Wolf Lodge
Dear Readers, Lodge 84, Dallas, Youth Club went to the Great Wolf Lodge on January 8 and 9, 2011. There were things to do for kids of all ages. We played MagiQuest on the first night. In MagiQuest, you carry a wand around all eight floors while reading clues. Once you figure out the hint, you find the item and wave your wand. The item
then does something: crystals light up, treasure chests open, and screens talk. The next day, we went to the indoor waterpark. There was a wave pool, lazy river, playground, and several different slides. I went on a slide with my mom and Rachel and Zack’s mom. The slide was like a tornado at one part. The moms screamed the whole time. It was a lot of fun!
While we were inside the waterpark, we could see that it was snowing. I can’t believe that we were swimming in January while it was snowing. Thank you to our wonderful youth leader, Bessie Petr, for letting us go to the Great Wolf Lodge. Fraternally, Melinda McClellan, age 12 —SPJST—
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Lodge 48 Beyersville Youth Club reports on January meeting
Alyssa Torres called the January meeting of SPJST Lodge 48, Beyerville Youth Club to order at 5 p.m. Trevor Wuensche led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. We had 11 members, guests Logan and Alyssa Nira, and eight adults present. A thank you card was read from the Denisse Wuensche family thanking us for all our help with the SPJST Endowment Scholarship Fundraiser. Youth Leader Donna Vanecek reported on several dates for youth activities. February 20 is the District Two Skating Party from 2 to 4 p.m. in Temple; camp tee-shirt design contest entries must be in by January 31; Join Hands Day is May 7; District Two Youth Achievement Day will be July 9; summer camp is July 28 to 31; and State Youth Achievement Day is August 5. We enjoyed sandwiches, drinks, and chips donated by the adult lodge. After the meeting, our activities were playing games. Next Meeting—February 20 The next meeting will be February 20 at about 5 or 5:30 p.m. at Pizza Hut in Taylor following the skating party in Temple. Fraternally, Kayla Wuensche, age 10 —SPJST—
Lodge 48 Beyersville youth enjoys movies
I enjoyed going to the movies. I had popcorn and candy. I saw the movie, Yogi Bear in 3D. I wore the 3D glasses. I was glad that I got to see Santa Claus at the Lodge 48, Beyersville Christmas party. Trent Wuensche, age 6 —SPJST—
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Lodge 48 Beyersville youth see Yogi Bear, Santa Claus
I had fun at the movies at our social. We ate hamburgers in the mall. I saw the movie Yogi Bear. I also saw Santa Claus at our Christmas party. Trevor Wuensche, age 5 —SPJST—
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Lodge 48 Beyersville Youth Club reports on December meeting
The December meeting of SPJST Lodge 48, Beyersville Youth Club was called to order at 2:15 p.m. Trevor Wuensche led the Pledge of Allegiance. We had eight members, one adult,
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and guest Brittney Norris present. The minutes were read by Kacie Vanecek and were approved as read. Alexis gave us the treasurer’s report. We will go to the movies for our social on December 27 at Temple Mall. Youth Leader Donna Vanecek reported that the District Two Skating Party is February 20; District Two YAD is July 9 at Lodge 24, Cyclone; camp tee-shirt design contest entries are due by January 31. Youth members enjoyed having a
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spaghetti meal at the Christmas party which was served by the adult lodge. Also Santa Claus visited with us. The next meeting is January 9 at 5 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Kayla Wuensche, Reporter —SPJST—
Attention, Youth Club Members! Enter the 2011 SPJST Camp Tee-Shirt Design Contest Today. Deadline is Monday, January 31 . . . Theme: Sailabration 2011 2011 SPJST Camp Tee-Shirt Design Contest Official Entry Form 2011 Theme: “Sailabration 2011!” Entry Deadline: January 31, 2011 Draw your original design in the space blocked at left using a black pen or black marker. See 2010 - 2011 SPJST Youth Club Handbook for contest rules for complete details. Name ____________________________ Lodge ____________________________ Age____ Date of Birth______________ Address___________________________ City ____________________________ Zip
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Phone (_____)_____________________ This is my original artwork — not traced or copied. I understand that it becomes the property of SPJST and will not be returned. __________________________________ Youth Member’s Signature
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Mail entry by January 31, 2011 to: SPJST Camp Tee-Shirt Design Contest c/o SPJST Home Office P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503
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In Memoriam
In Memory of Anna Karel
Anna Satoria Karel, who, after a long illness and courageous battle, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, late Wednesday night, December 29, 2010. She is preceded in death by loving husband Milo; mother and father; three brothers; and two sisters. She is survived by loving son Rene Karel and wife Doris; loving daughter Eva Olexa and husband Tim; granddaughters Erica Anna Karel Karel, Heidi and husband Simon Erickson, Stephanie and husband David Williams; greatgranddaughter Rachel; grandson Travis Olexa and wife Jacquelyn; and granddaughter Brittney Olexa. She was a kind, loving, and gentle soul who always put God first in her life. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and she lived her Christian life as a beautiful example to her family. Anna was born April 19, 1926, in Daruvar, Yugoslavia, now known as Croatia, the youngest of six children. She was trained as a seamstress and left her home to go to Czechoslovakia to take a job. There, she met and married her husband of over 40 years. She was a successful seamstress who ran her own shop, but she gave it all up to escape communism. Together, she and Milo crossed the border at night into Western Germany. Later, in the refugee camp in Ulm, her son Rene was born. Later, they went to Stuttgart, and there, her daughter Eva was born. They then received an invitation to come to America. Leaving Germany with two small children and everything they owned in two bags and $60 in their pockets, they arrived in New York on January 6, 1956, then shortly traveled by train to Houston. There, they found employment, learned the language and customs, worked hard, and enjoyed a comfortable life. In 1976, they proudly took the oath to become citizens of the United States— thanks to the help and support of the Czech community and SPJST Lodge 88, Houston and the Catholic community at St. Jerome’s where she was a
member and to her wonderful, kind, loving neighbors and friends. Anna was employed by Battelstein’s Department Store in the Sharpstown Mall as a seamstress and then was promoted to head tailor for over 20 years until it was sold to Beall’s. For the next 10 years, she continued to work at Beall’s then at Palais Royal until she retired at age 70. Rosary was held Wednesday, January 5 at 9:45 a.m. with a funeral mass at 10 a.m. at St. Jerome’s Catholic Church in Houston. Interment followed at Woodlawn Garden of Memories. Memorial donations may be made to Avista Living, 9014 South Ferndale Place Drive, Houston, Texas, 77064; or Grace Hospice of Texas, 340 North Sam Houston Parkway East, No. 101, Houston, Texas 77060. —SPJST—
Expression of Sympathy
SPJST Lodge 25, Ennis officers and members extend their deepest sympathy to the family and friends of LARRY EDWARD HASKOVEC, age 55, who passed away Wednesday, December 29, 2010, at Baylor Medical Center in Dallas. Larry was born in Ennis to Eddie Edward and Irene Pauline (Marek) Haskovec on July 13, 1955. Larry grew up in Ennis and graduated from Ennis High School in 1973. On April 5, 1975, he married Theresa Praslicka; they made their Larry Haskovec home in Waxahachie. Larry worked for Elk Company for 31 years as a maintenance supervisor and as maintenance technical advisor. He was a member of SPJST Lodge 25, Ennis. He was also a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church of Waxahachie, KJT, KC, and Sokol. He is survived by wife Theresa Haskovec; daughters Misty and husband Jeff Allen and Tracie and husband Lonnie Wood; grandchildren Morgan, Ashton, and Peyton; sister Jean Vavra; and nieces Michelle
Papke, Lisa Deacon, and Kristi Hammond. He is preceded in death by his parents. A celebration of Larry’s life was held Monday, January 3 at St. John Catholic Church in Ennis at 10 a.m. Visitation was Sunday, January 2 from 4 to 6 p.m. with rosary at 5 p.m. at J.E. Keever Mortuary Chapel of Ennis. Pallbearers were Danny Strunc, Jim Ed Underwood, G.T. Morton, Mark Sanders, Steve Marek, and Brandon Hroza. Interment followed at St. Joseph Cemetery under the direction of J.E. Keever Mortuary, Inc. With deepest sympathy, Betty Macalik Financial Secretary Lodge 25, Ennis —SPJST—
In Memory of Elsie Gilfond
Elsie Gilfond was born Elsie Lee Dobesh in Richmond, Texas, on June 5, 1924. Her parents were Ludvik Alois Dobesh, whose family was from Stritez, Moravia, and Bozena Ruzena Spacek, whose family was from the Moravian village of Bordovice. The Dobesh family lived on a farm in El Campo, Texas, and went to Richmond, Texas, for Elsie’s birth to be with her grandmother Spacek who was a known midwife. Elsie Gilfond When Elsie started grammar school, the family moved to Houston. Texas. Like a number of children of the time, she grew up with Czech as her first language and learned to speak English during her first grade in public school. She remained fluent in the Czech language her entire life. She graduated from Aldine High School at the age of 15 and attended the University of Houston (UH) where she received her undergraduate degree in voice and music and a masters degree in psychology. While attending the UH, she was very active in the Dramatic Club, performing in many Operettas, such as “Roberta,” “Paint Your Wagon,” “South Pacific,” and many others. At this time, she was also quite active in the SPJST Hlahol (Dramatic Club). She thoroughly en-
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joyed performing on stage in plays conducted in the Czech language as well as those conducted in English. Operettas were her favorite, and by this time, she had become an accomplished singer and thoroughly enjoyed singing for special occasions at Lodge 88 and other Czech organizations throughout Texas. She was a member of SPJST Lodge 88, Houston. Her rendition of Kde Domov Muj was particularly heartwarming. She enjoyed studying under scholarships at the Julliard School of Music and the Chicago Musical College. After returning to Houston, she gained a biweekly television program where the cast performed excerpts from Broadway musicals. She moved to New York City in 1954 to pursue a career on stage. She was chosen for the role of one of the brides in the Broadway musical “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers.” However, in 1956, she married Albert Kenneth Gilfond and followed him to Peru. Her husband was from New York City, and they met while she was attending a University of Texas summer session in Austin. Gil was in training with the Air Force in San Antonio. After completing 25 missions over Germany, he became an industrial engineer and worked for the United States Agency for International Development setting up small businesses in Latin America. The Gilfonds spent three years in Peru, nine in Venezuela, and another in Panama. While living in Caracas, Elsie started the Venezuelan National Opera Company and sang in its first season. She also made three concert tours of South America. One took her through Venezuela, Columbia, and Bolivia. Another took her through Columbia, Venezuela, and Panama. A third took her to Argentina. During this time, she became fluent in Spanish. The Gilfonds returned to Texas in the 1970s. In 1976, 1977, and 1978, she studied Czech along with other Texans at Charles University’s summer school in (Praha) Prague. Those three summers were full of many memorable experiences. Once she was overheard speaking Czech to another student on a Praha streetcar, a native Czech told her that she spoke Czech like her grandmother did. In 2004, Elsie was stricken with a massive stroke, and in lieu of spending her last days in a rest home, she was attended by her faithful friend Magdalana Arrellano (who followed
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the Gilfonds from South America) and her youngest brother Bobby Dobesh. Elsie passed away Saturday, January 8, 2011, in Houston, Texas. She is preceded in death by her father, mother, husband, and infant brother Irwin Bertrand Dobesh. She is survived by brother Bobby R. Dobesh and wife Patricia Ann of Houston Texas; brother Eugene L. Dobesh and wife Betty of Montgomery, Texas; nephew Craig L. Dobesh of Fort Worth, Texas; niece Debra Elaine Barnhart and husband Peter of Cypress, Texas; and grandnieces, Jordan Faye and Grace Elizabeth Barnhart of Cypress, Texas. —SPJST—
In Memory of Martha Prnka
Martha Mary Prnka, age 86, of West, passed away early Monday afternoon, January 3, 2011, at Providence Health Center in Waco. A rosary was recited and mass of Christian burial celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, January 6 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church of the Assumption with Reverend Will Straten as celebrant. Burial followed at St. Mary’s Cemetery. The family received visitors from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, January 5 at the fu- Martha Prnka neral home. Martha was born January 13, 1924, in Williams County, the daughter of Willie and Julie Anastasia (Dirba) Stojanik. She attended schools in Granger. On December 27, 1942, she was united in marriage to Harvey Julius Prnka, Jr. in West. He preceded her in death on April 13, 2009. Martha was a homemaker and helped to make parachutes for all the soldiers during World War II. She loved spending time with her family and enjoyed gardening, cooking, sewing, baking kolaches, and canning. Martha was a longtime faithful member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church of the Assumption in West. She was also a member of SPJST Lodge 6, Cottonwood and KJZT St. Ludmila Society No. 11 in West. Her parents; great-grandson Stephen Hernandez; and son-in-law Lawrence Ondrej also preceded her in death.
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Survivors include daughters Joan Ondrej, Dorothy Straten and husband David, and Linda Straten and husband Robert, all of West, Alice Powell and husband Randall of Allen, and Carolyn Munn and husband Bob of Waco; grandchildren Larry Ondrej and wife Gail, Lisa McAdams and husband Duane, Ryan Straten, Reverend Will Straten, Betsy Mynar and husband Teddy, Emma Straten, Craig Munn and wife Crysta, Brent Munn, and Catie Munn; great-grandchildren Khloe, Raymond, Ashley, Audrie, Keith, Dylan, Ty, Catherine, and Trey; great-great-grandchildren Christopher, Elijah, and Camrym; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Active pallbearers were grandchildren Larry Ondrej, Lisa McAdams, Ryan Straten, Reverend Will Straten, Betsy Straten, Emma Straten, Craig Munn, Brent Munn, and Catie Munn. Honorary pallbearers were her greatgrandchildren and great-greatgrandchildren. Memorials may be made to St. Mary’s School Endowment Fund or to the Purrfect Corporation, 133 Waterview Drive, Whitney, Texas 76692. Respectfully submitted, Peggy Dobecka —SPJST—
In Memory of Max Reynolds
Charles “Max” Reynolds, of West, passed away, December 25, 2010, in Waco. Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 28 at Closner Cemetery near West with Reverend Terry McElrath officiating. Military honors were conducted by West VFW Post No. 4819. The family received visitors from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday at Aderhold Funeral Home. Max was born January 6, 1936, in Waxahachie, Max Reynolds the son of Charles and Geraldine Smith Reynolds. The family moved to Dallas where Max attended school and graduated from W.H. Adamson High School. He then entered the United States Navy Reserves and served for 21 years. He was a machinist. Max was a member of SPJST
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Lodge 6, Cottonwood. Survivors include wife Evelyn; daughter Kelly; mother-in-law Elfie Merenda; sister Donna Wilson; brother Larry Reynolds; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice. You are invited to share your thoughts and memories about Max in our guest book found at www.aderholdfuneralhome.com. Aderhold Funeral Home in West was in charge of arrangements. —SPJST—
In Memory of Barbara Baker
We, the members of the Resolution Committee of Lodge 40, El CampoHillje, on behalf of our membership wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of our departed sister, BARBARA ANN BACA BAKER. Barbara Ann Baca Baker of El Campo died January 14, 2011, at the age of 71. She was born on August 1, 1939, in El Campo, to the late Fred and Mary Chovanec Baca. She was a retired beautician and retired from B&B Trucking. She was a member of CDA-Court Queen of Peace, KJZT, and SPJST Lodge 40, El CampoHillje. She is survived by husband Winston E. Baker, Sr. of El Campo; children Terry Rutherford and husband Walter, Winston “Bubba” Baker, Jr. and wife Patsy, Tina Graham and husband Les, and son Brad Baker and wife Melanie, and Dawn Smith, all of El Campo; grandchildren Shawna Rutherford Wied and husband Kevin, the Revend Shannon Rutherford, Taylor Graham, Shayla Smith, Zane and Jace Baker, Brittany and Bethany Baker; great-grandson Kyle Wied; and sister Mary Sexton of El Campo. She was preceded in death by her parents; and brothers Eugene Hlavaty and Fred Baca, Jr. Visitation was from 12 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, January 16 at Triska Funeral Home with a CDA rosary being recited at 4 p.m. Funeral mass was offered at 10 a.m., Monday, January 17 at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church. Interment followed at Holy Cross Memorial Park. Serving as pallbearers were Walter Rutherford, Kevin Wied, Steven Socha, Lin Blankenberg, Clarence Ermis, Richard Arnett, Shayla Smith,
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and Shawna Wied. Honorary pallbearers were Odis Newton, Gene “Pee Wee” Wier, R.L. Burroughs, Julie Frederickson, Liberty Svoboda, Kelly Smith, Joe Henderson, Frankie Novak, Sean Bowers, and the El Campo High School Class of 1957. Memorial donations in memory of Barbara Baker may be made to donor’s choice. Arrangements were under the direction of Triska Funeral Home. Resolution Committee Charlene Linhart-Smith —SPJST—
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We, the members of SPJST Lodge 66, Waco, wish to express our deepest and sincerest sympathy to the family of our departed brother, BEN ROY HUTYRA, age 80, of Elm Mott, who passed away early Wednesday afternoon, January 12, 2011, in West. Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 15 at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel with Monsignor Isidore Rozycki officiating. The family received visitors from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, January Ben Roy Hutyra 14 at the funeral home. Mr. Hutyra was born July 29, 1930, in Tokio, the son of John V. and Sophie (Dobias) Hutyra. He attended Tokio and West schools and graduated from West High School in 1948. As a young man, he worked for the Katy Railroad and helped operate the Tokio Grocery Store. He began a career with 7-11 Corporation in 1953 working his way up from an assistant store manager to manager, then auditor, and supervisor of 12 stores in the Waco area. Ben and son Robert purchased the Elm Mott Grocery Store in 1978. Ben operated the store until his retirement in 2005. During his retirement, Ben Roy enjoyed caring for his ducks, geese, donkeys, cats, and dogs, and tending to his tomato plants and pecan trees. He also enjoyed working at Geneva Hall every Saturday night. He was a member of the SPJST Lodge 66, Waco in Elm Mott and
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Knights of Columbus in Bellmead. Ben Roy is preceded in death by his parents; brothers Raymond and Ernest Hutyra; and sisters Norma Scott and Josephine Hutyra. Survivors include son Robert W. Hutyra and wife Susan of Elm Mott; daughters Juanita Bullock and husband Del of Ross and Kimberly Ferez and husband Nick of Clayton, North Carolina; brother John Lee Hutyra; grandchildren Kelly, Keith, Sara, Amy, Angela, James, and Ben; greatgrandchildren Robyn, Alyson, Jacob, and Andrea; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Honorary pallbearers were grandchildren Amy Bullock Jost, Angela Bullock, Kelly, Keith, and Sara Hutyra, and James and Ben Ferez. Memorials may be made to St. Mary’s School Endowment Fund or St. Mary’s C.C.E. Program. May our departed brother rest in peace. Resolution Committee Diana Engelke Dorothy Veselka —SPJST—
Expression of Sympathy
We, the members of Lodge Karel Jonas, No. 28, East Bernard, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed member, JAMES OTTO. Funeral service for James E. Otto, 86, of East Bernard was held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, January 4, 2011, at First United Methodist Church in East Bernard with Reverend Alex Lupo officiating. Interment followed in East B e r n a r d James Otto Methodist Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were Steve Dujka, Glenn Stracik, Mark Dujka, James Syptak, Fred Fojtik, and James Barger. Honorary pallbearers were East Bernard Water District Board members, East Bernard American Legion, Jerry Kosik, Wilburn Matthews, Johnny Szymanski, and Buck Boettcher. Mr. Otto passed away on January 1 at the age of 86. He was born on November 25, 1924, in East Bernard to
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Werner and Susie Matthews Otto. He was the second of four children Clifton and Douglas Otto, both deceased; and Barbara Barski. He married Joyce Dujka on September 18, 1948. They were married for 62 years and had two sons. James attended East Bernard High School and joined the United States Army and honorably served in Europe during World War II. Mr. Otto was a lifelong member of the Methodist Church in East Bernard and served on about every board position available, except preacher. James and Joyce were the owners and operators of Otto’s Dry Goods and Hardware in East Bernard for 35 years. His years of running the store allowed him to interact with people. Watching children grow up to have families of their own made him happy. He had friends of all ages, young and old, and just loved being around people and visiting. After closing the store, Mr. Otto would sometimes make two or three trips a day to town just to find someone to talk to. He enjoyed family and neighbors to stop by and sit under the carport for a “cold one.” Mr. Otto loved the East Bernard community and all of the people in it. James was a member of SPJST Lodge 28, East Bernard. He was a charter member of the East Bernard Chamber of Commerce and a past recipient of the Chamber’s Citizen of the Year award, charter member of the E.B. Recreation Club and served as president of the East Bernard Water Board for a number of years. Mr. Otto was a former member of East Bernard Volunteer Fire Department and East Bernard Lions Club. He worked with the East Bernard Little League and was a member of the East Bernard Masonic Lodge No. 817, rising to Master Mason in 1956. Mr. Otto was a member of the American Legion Post No. 226 for 66 years. He is survived by his wife of 62 years Joyce Dujka Otto; sons Tim Otto and wife Gail and Eric Otto; grandchildren Brandon Otto and wife Hilary and Carrie Bracey and husband Clayton; great-grandchildren Brice and Sidney Otto and McKenley Bracey; and sister Barbara Barski. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Knesek Family Funeral Chapel in Wallis. Resolution Committee Helen Kelner, Secretary —SPJST—
Resolution of Sympathy
We, the officers and members of Lodge 35, Elk, Texas, would like to express our deepest sympathies to the families of WALTER FRED DULOCK, 85, of Elk, Texas. He passed away suddenly, Tuesday, November 30, 2010, at his residence. Services were held on Saturday, December 4, 2010, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Elk with Monsignor Isidore Rozycki officiating. Burial was at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Rosary was held at 6 p.m. on Walter Dulock Friday, December 3 at Bellmead Funeral Home. Walter was born August 5, 1925, in Hallsburg to Fred and Frances (Dolezal) Dulock. He married Lillian Jane Stuchly June 22, 1957, in Elk, and together they owned and operated the Elk Store until retiring in 2002. He was president and manager of the Elk Water System and treasurer of Elk Volunteer Fire Department. Walter was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Elk, Knights of Columbus, and Lumen Gentium Award Diocese of Austin. He was preceded in death by his wife on February 25, 2004; sisters Irene Vickery, Dorothy Tipshus, and Frances Stamm; and brother James Dulock. Survivors include son Mike Dulock of Axtell; sister Helen Dulock of Atlanta, Georgia; brother Fred Dulock of Waco; and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Bryan Dulock, Scott Dulock, Kenneth Haltom, Lance Haltom, Fred Kubitza, and Kenneth Reinke. Honorary pallbearers were the board members of EOL Water Supply, Elk Volunteer Fire Department, and special friend William Couch. Memorials may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church Building Fund and the Elk Volunteer Fire Department. We will miss our dearly beloved member very much. Submitted by, Carolyn (Janie) Brewer —SPJST—
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We, the members of Lodge 66, Waco, wish to express our deepest and sincerest sympathy to the family of our departed sister, MARY NELL STAMPS ANGLE. Mary Angle, age 73, of Waco, passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2010 at a local hospital. Funeral services were at 2 p.m., Tuesday, December 28 at Bellmead Funeral Home Chapel with Doyle Ware officiating. Burial followed at Moore Cemetery. Visitation was Mary Nell Angle from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, December 27 at the funeral home. Pallbearers were Butch Ronne, Clemond "Bull" Busby, Garry Landers, Johnny Spillman, Mike Goldsmith, and Fred Glatter. Honorary pallbearers were Steve, David, and Kessler George. Mary was born November 15, 1937 in Henrietta to Cecil and Allie (Roark) Williams. Mary was a member of SPJST Lodge 66, Waco. She was also a member of the Timber Crest Church of Christ, Columbus Avenue Baptist Church water aerobic class, HOT Voluntary for over 20 years, Wednesday Wonders Bowling League. She was employed by Experience Works since 2007. She was preceded in death by husband Ernest Angle in 2006. Survivors include sons Jeff Stamps and wife Cindy, of Waco, and Craig Stamps of Washington; sister Node Taylor of Wichita Falls; brother Jimmy Williams and wife Anora, of Oklahoma; grandchildren Shiloh, Harley "Baby Girl", Lucky, Sandy, and Dandy; and several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Timber Crest Church of Christ; or to the charity of your choice. Resolution Committee Diana Engelke Dorothy Veselka —SPJST—
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BENEVOLENCE
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Czech Words, Phrases
Basic Czech Phrases Continued. English - Czech Pronunciation How do you do? exactly ‘Good day’ Dobrý den? do-bree den? Good morning. Dobrý rano. do-breh rah-no.
Good evening. Do-bree ve-cer. do-bree ve-cher.
Good night. Do-brou noc. dobrow nots.
Good-bye. Na shledanou. nas-hled-anow. Please. Prosim. pro-seem.
Lidskost
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http://web.chapman.edu/asbe/faculty/bdehning/ECAI S/Basic%20Czech%20Phrases.htm
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Bratrstvi´
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Slovanská Podporující Jednota Státu Texas
Uředni orgán SPJST Založené roku 1897
BVCHS and CEFT Czech language class begins
This spring 2011, the Brazos Valley Czech Heritage Society (BVCHS) and the Czech Educational Foundation of Texas (CEFT) will again join together
to offer Czech language classes in the greater Brazos Valley Area. This 16-week course in the Czech language will begin Tuesday evening, January 25. These classes will focus on beginners but will be structured to accommodate both beginners and more advanced speakers of Czech. These classes will concentrate on conversational Czech and are open to any-
Czech Cultural Calendar
Wednesday Evening Czech Language Class (extemporaneous)—at S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home, No. 1, Taylor, 500 East Lake Drive, Taylor, 6 to approximately 8 p.m. Informal gathering for the purpose of listening to Czech, and reading and speaking Czech. January 28 - 29 Texas Czech Genealogical Society 10th Anniversary Celebration—at Caldwell Civic/Visitor Center, Caldwell. Visit TCGS website for various Czech-related information www.txczgs.org.
January 30 Polka Mass/Dinner—at Penelope Parish Hall, Penelope, Texas. Mass 11 a.m.; dinner - noon; dance with Jodie Mikula - 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. Concessions available. For information, call (254) 533-2309. Submitted by Dorothy Machac, Lodge 6, Cottonwood.
February 4 Fort Bend County CHS Annual Soup Tasting Supper—at SPJST Lodge 81, Needville, 5 to 8 p.m.
Thank you. Dekuji. dye-ku-yee.
HUMANITY
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February 11 Fifth Annual Ennis Czech Music Festival Pre-party/Jam Session— in Sokol Clubroom, Ennis, Texas, 7 to 11 p.m. Visit www.ennisczechmusicfestival.com/ennis-polkacalendar.php.
February 12 Fifth Annual Ennis Czech Music Festival—at Sokol in Ennis, Texas from 1:30 to 11:30 p.m. Visit www.ennisczechmusicfestival.com/ennispolka-calendar.php.
Through March 30 Czech Language Class, Ennis—at KJT Hall (in the kitchen area), 1216 South Paris Street, Ennis, Wednesday evenings from 7 to 9 p.m. Class covers proper pronunciation, basic grammar, reading, vocabulary, presentations on Czech history/culture. For beginners and advanced students. Each attendee will receive printed handouts and progressive CD-ROM. If you have attended one of these classes in the past, it is alright to come again. Class is free of charge. Class is presented by SPJST Lodge 180, Burleson members Joe and Alice Janecka and Ellis County Chapter of the Texas Czech Heritage Society. For information, email joejanecka@att.net; or call (817) 295-3068. Submitted by Joe Janecka, Lodge 180, Burleson. June 18 TCGS Genealogy Fest—in Temple, Texas. Visit TCGS website for various Czech-related information www.txczgs.org.
September 3 - 17 Texas Czech Genealogical SocietySponsored Trip to Czech Republic—Details forthcoming. Visit TCGS website for various Czech-related information www.txczgs.org. —SPJST—
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one who is interested. This Czech language course will consist of 16 weekly class meetings every Tuesday evening from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., beginning Tuesday evening, January 25 and ending Tuesday evening, May 10. Late registrations will be accepted. These classes will be held in the Saint Joseph Catholic Church Parish Activity Center, located at 700 East 26th Street in Bryan, Texas. Ample parking is available and parking is free. Instructional materials will be provided and are covered as part of the nominal $35 tuition fee. A textbook is available, but is not required. The instructor for this course will be Mr. Petr Antene, the current holder of the CEFT William J. Hlavinka Czech Fellowship at Texas A&M University. Mr. Antene is from the city of Rokycany, Bohemia, in the Czech Republic. He holds master’s degrees in English and in Czech from Palacky University in Olomouc, Moravia, Czech Republic, and is pursuing a degree in English Literature at Texas A&M. For more information or to register for this Czech language course, contact Lou Zaeske, BVCHS President, by phone (979) 846-2035 or by email louzaeske@aol.com. Registration will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Late registrations will be accepted. Submitted by, Lou Zaeske Lodge 189 Bryan-College Station —SPJST—
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“A History of the Brave Czech Nation” to open at CHM
On January 28, 2011, the Czech Heritage Museum in Temple will open a brand new chapter in its history by exhibiting the entire history of the Czech culture in one big book, a large rendition of “The History of the Brave Czech Nation.” The book is over six feet tall and 80 feet long. The book will no doubt be a hit among children—especially those who already love pop-up books. They will wonder at the exploits of little cartoon men and women running around in the long distant past and traveling all the way through the section on “The Road To Freedom.” Author Lucie Seifertova ventures into 35, 000 years of Central European history, eventually culminating in the story of the Czech people and lands. Combined with real historic objects on display, children can get — on a large scale — what are perhaps their very first insights into important historic events. Ms. Seifertova’s drawing style is playful and her affection for little people caught up in history is endearing. Of particular interest is her take on the events of 1989 — the fall of communism — and the present day. One of her giant pop-ups shows Prague’s most famous avant garde landmarks — the Dancing House. But, the fate of ordinary people is never far away — in this case a beggar shown at the foot of the building on the street. Ms Seifertova says she enjoys drawing figures most, with spark and lots of humour, but also with sympathy for their fates. “I like drawing people most of all: it gives me great satisfaction when I can draw a funny face and expression. But, because I studied painting, and not illustration, I had to drop all elements of caricature for a time, and also grew to appreciate architecture and perspective, trying to depict the
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essence of objects. I try to combine a little bit of that with the illustrations I do now.” Pop-up books and comics have a tradition in the Czech Republic, but Ms. Seifertova’s immense history is different: events spill across the whole page — they are not presented in boxed windows. In this sense, her work at times approaches traditional illustration, though it remains anchored in the comics tradition through ever-present dialogue bubbles floating above characters’ heads. Lucie Seifertová is one of the Czech Republic’s best-known children’s book authors and illustrators, whose work has been translated into numerous languages including English, Russian, German and Japanese. Her award-winning “History of the Brave Czech Nation” was voted Children’s Book of the Year in 2003 and is being made into a 100-part animated series produced by Czech TV. The exhibit will continue at the Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center, located on the corner of Third Street and West French in Temple until April 1, 2011. Hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday and will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 29, 2010. Submitted by, Sandi Wicker CHM Executive Director —SPJST—
TCGS to celebrate 10th anniversary
With a sensational line-up of foods, special guest speakers, entertainment, and research possibilities, the Texas Czech Genealogical Society (TCGS) is preparing two fun-filled days of Czech-related possibilities. This Friday, January 28 and Saturday, January 29, 2011, the Caldwell Civic/Visitor Center will be the site for “Celebrating 10 Years of Czech Genealogy - Bridging Czech Generations.” Registration will begin at 12 noon on January 28, followed by “The Impact of Wars on the Czech Lands and Its People,” presented by special guest speaker from Olomous, Czech Republic—Dr. Miroslav “Mirek” Koudelka. At 2:30 p.m., James Hollas will give a presentation entitled “Why Hire A Professional Researcher;” followed by “Navigating Internet Sites for Genealogical Information” by Patrick Janis.
Beginning at 5:30 p.m., TCGS will host a wine and cheese reception honoring two guests from the Czech Republic: Mirek Koudelka and Antonin Konarik, mayor of Hovezi. The dinner menu featuring stuffed chicken breast, broccoli and cauliflower medley, buttered potatoes, rolls, tea, coffee, and pecan pie for dessert will be served at 6:30 p.m. Beginning the evening entertainment will be SPJST Lodge 164, Rio Hondo member Mary Frances Chupick Bennett, transforming herself into Rosina, who will trace her Moravian roots and the saga of two families’ who emigrated from Europe to Texas. The evening will continue as accordionist Henry Machicek, along with his wife Susan, join us in a parade of kroji, hosted by TCGS Membership Chair Merlene Bravenec. If you would like to participate in the parade of kroji, please contact Merlene (254) 7787285 for full information. Saturday morning, January 29 will be remembered as a day filled with information and surprises. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. followed with the presentation of colors at 9 a.m. Once again, Mirek Koudelka will be on stage to present “Immigration Preparation From the Czech Lands to America.” Just prior to lunch at 11 a.m., Judge Edward Janecka will speak on a subject very dear to his heart, “Fayette County, Texas, Hub of Early Czech Settlements.” The Czech luncheon Saturday will begin with chicken soup, followed by roast pork, green beans, mashed potatoes, gravy, rolls, tea, coffee and assorted desserts. Hovezi, Czech Republic, Mayor Antonin Konarik will usher in the afternoon with a presentation on the “History of Hovezi.” A Salute to Czech Veterans and a brief presentation on his book, Lee County Czechs, authored by Reverend John Gantt will follow. The day will draw to a close with Mirek Koudelka once more taking the stage bringing a “Researching in the Czech Archives - What I Must Know Beforehand” presentation. This presentation will be of particular interest of anyone planning to perform research in the Czechlands. Adding to the excitement of the day will be book signings by Mary Frances Chupick Bennett, Reverend John Gantt, and Mayor Antonin
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Konarik. The Research Book Room will be available as will our famous sales table, a prize drawing, the growing Czech Veteran Wall of Honor, a photo display of early Texas Czech settlers, and gift baskets which have been made especially for this celebration. If you would like to submit a photo of a Czech veteran, please do so by emailing it to John Gantt at john.gantt@gmail.com. Likewise, if you would like to submit a photo of an early Texas Czech settler, please email it to Monica Havelka at keydok@ecpi.com. Full details, registration fees, and a registration form are available at website at www.txczgs.org. —SPJST—
Ennis Czech Music Festival
The Czech polka bands of Ennis invite you to the Fifth Annual Ennis Czech Music Festival at the Sokol Activity Center, located at 2622 East Highway 34 just east of Ennis, on Saturday, February 12, 2011, from 1:30 to 11:30 p.m. Listen and dance to five polka bands: Czech Harvesters at 1:30 p.m., Jodie Mikula Orchestra at 3:30 p.m., Czech And Then Some at 5:30 p.m., Ennis Czech Boys at 8 p.m., Jak Se Do at 10 p.m. Admission is $5 per person; ages 14 and under will be admitted free of charge. Great door prizes! The kitchen will be open. Dress casual. Czech costumes encouraged. Intermission entertainment includes Sokol KHB Gymnastics at 3 p.m. and the Moravians Band at 7 p.m. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. No reservations please. For more information, visit www.ennisczechmusicfestival.com or call (972) 878-4748. And, there’s more! On Friday, February 11 from 7 to 11 p.m.— get a head start on the festival by joining us Friday night in the Sokol Clubroom for the pre-party and polka jam session. Listen and dance to polka musicians from around the area and some from afar. No cover charge. Entrance and parking is located in back of the building. Bring a covered dish if you like. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. And, another big Czech event going on that weekend in Ennis on Sunday, February 13 is St. Cyril and St. Methodius Celebration beginning
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Texas Polka Music Museum sets annual fundraiser
The Texas Polka Music Museum’s annual fundraiser is set for Sunday, March 13, 2011. The afternoon’s activities will includes a dance, silent auction, limited live auction, hourly drawings, and more. Two young, upcoming polka bands—Czechaholics and Ennis Czech Boys—will battle it out from 1 to 6 p.m. The fundraiser will be held at the West KC Hall, just off of I-35 North in West, Texas. The doors will open at 11 a.m. with the KCs offering a beef tip dinner with all the trimmings. West KCs are known for their good food. TPMM is dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of polka music in Texas. The museum has on display pictures and histories of bands, dance posters, LP record jacket, instruments, and band attire. One section of the museum is dedicated to polka DJs with an actual radio station setup. A theater room has video clips of many bands. The fundraiser provides funds to support the museum which is located in historic downtown Schulenburg at 625 North Main Street. Museum hours are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come to a fun-filled afternoon and help support the museum. —SPJST—
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~ SoundCzech ~
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Back When I Dragged a Toy Duck
Welcome to SoundCzech, the Czech language series in which you can learn Czech phrases and idioms through song lyrics.
Starring this week is the legendary Jaromír Nohavica. Regular participants/listeners may be wondering why we so frequently use the songs of music of Nohavica. The answer is that not only does he write wonderfully entertaining songs, but they’re chock-full of homey idioms from the times when he was dragging a toy duck in Moravia – that is, when he was a young fellow in Ostrava: “Když jsem tahal kačera Ostrava byla liduprázdná zvečera v devět večer všichni spali bo se ráno vstávalo socialisticky se pracovalo”
When I was a kid — or used to drag a duck — Ostrava was deserted by the evening, and everyone was asleep by 9 p.m. because they would be up in the morning, working “socialistically”. As far as dragging a duck (drake) is concerned, my Czech colleagues have advised me it’s not as random as it sounds: just imagine a kid pulling a toy duck on a string. So if you’re telling a younger person about something that happened when they were still a rug rat, an ankle-biter, a stripling, you could say — to bylo když jsi ještě tahal kačera — that was back when you were still pulling the duck. Another seemingly nebulous way of referring to things that came before you would be to say — to jsi byl ještě na houbách — that was when you
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were still mushroom-picking. It might not seem to make much sense, but leave it to mushroom-loving Czechs to find an analogy with mushroom picking in lots of phrases. To jsi byl ještě na houbách however,
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refers to something that was before your time altogether, before you were born. And if you’re sure you were never picking mushrooms, even metaphorically, you can say — to jsem byl ještě na malinách — that was before my time; or when I was still picking raspberries. The naïveté of young people then is the subject of an idiom or two, maybe most often with references to milk dribbling down someone’s chin — mléko mu teče po bradě. One famous innocent is the puppet figure Hurvínek from a popular children’s theatre ensemble, whose simple-mindedness gave the phrase — vidět něco jako Hurvínek válku — to look at something the way Hurvínek looks at war. Na shledanou.
— Christian Falvey
http://www.radio.cz/en/section/SoundCzech/back-when-i-draggeda-toy-duck; [104-09-2010 00:01]; ©Copyright 1996-2009 Radio Prague, All Rights Reserved.
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Annual Texas Polka Fest
Sunday, March 13 Ennis Czech Boys The Czechoholics Music and Dancing • 1 to 6 p.m. KC Hall • West, Texas
Hourly door prizes, limited live auction, silent auction (items accepted that day). Admission $10 per person. Hall opens 11 a.m. KC kitchen will serve beef tips and trimmings meal - $8
For more info, call Glen/Freda Chervenka (979) 589-2600 or Herb/Lil Schneider (281) 807-3244 West KC Hall is at 2547 Jerry Mashek Dr. Exit 255 off I-35 to East, turn right at first stop sign, follow road.
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Fraternal Activities and Entertainment
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LODGE 1, FAYETTEVILLE (1) Lodge Hall: 507 East Main Street, Fayetteville. Hall Rental Information: (979) 966-3795. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of even-numbered months February, April, June, August, October, and December, 6:30 p.m. at the lodge hall. Potluck served after meeting. Youth Club Meetings: Second Monday of each month, 6 p.m. at the lodge hall.
LODGE 4, HALLETTSVILLE (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at American Legion Tap Room, 107 East Park Street, Hallettsville. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at American Legion Tap Room.
LODGE 5, PILOT POINT-TIOGA (3) Lodge Meetings: First Saturday of each month, 2 p.m. at PointBank Community Center, 739 East Liberty Street, Pilot Point. For directions/meeting information, contact Brian Heitzman (940) 686-4429; or Jack and Dean Carender (903) 564-7359.
LODGE 6, COTTONWOOD (3) Lodge Hall: 700 South Czech Hall Road, West. Directions: From IH35, take the West exit and stop at the blinking light. Go east at the blinking light, stay on Oak Street through downtown West. Take FM 2114 east 3 miles. Turn right on Czech Hall Road. Lodge hall is on the right, 1/2 mile down the road. Hall Rental Information: Hall Phone: (254) 8260005. Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 1:30 p.m. at the hall.
LODGE 8, WEIMAR (6) Lodge Meetings: Fourth Monday of each month, 7 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Hall, 503 Park Drive, Weimar.
LODGE 9, SNOOK (1) Lodge Hall: 457 CR 269, Snook. Directions: From Snook, turn on FM 2155 to downtown. At Snook School, stay right on Spur 2155. At “T”, turn right on CR 269. Go 3/10 mile; hall is on the left. Hall Rental Information: (979) 272-3732. Lodge Meetings: First Wednesday of each month, 7:30 p.m. at the lodge hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall. LODGE 13, DIME BOX (1) Lodge Hall: 425 CR 424, Dime Box. Directions: In Dime Box, turn left from FM 141 on CR 424. Go east on CR 425 for 3/10 mile; hall is on the left. Hall Rental Information: (979) 884-1451; Lodge Hall: (979) 8843211. Lodge Meetings: Second Thursday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall. Please join us!
LODGE 15, BUCKHOLTS (2) Lodge Hall: 600 State Hwy 36, Buckholts. Directions: Hall is located on Highway 36, east of Buckholts. Hall Rental Information: (254) 593-2222. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of each month, 5 p.m. at the hall. Refreshments served after meeting, and door prizes awarded.
LODGE 17, NEW TABOR (1) Lodge Hall: 2674 CR 225, Caldwell. Directions: From Caldwell, turn from Hwy 36 east onto FM 166. Go 2.1 miles, turn left on CR 225. Go one mile, veering right. Hall is on the right. Hall Rental Information: (979) 272-3440. Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at the hall. LODGE 18, ELGIN (2) Sunday, February 13—Valentineʼs Dance: Dujka Brothers, polka/waltz/mix music. 3 to 7 p.m. $7/person
Sunday, February 27—Fritz Hodde and The Fabulous Six, polka/waltz/mix music. 3 to 7 p.m. $7 per person Sunday, March 11—Leroy Rybakʼs Swinging Orchestra, polka/waltz/mix music. 3 to 7 p.m. $7/person
Lodge Hall: 702 Hwy 95 North, Elgin. Lodge 18 is a non-smoking facility. Hall Rental Information: Irene Helgren (512) 281-4534; band bookings-Artie Monson (512) 281-3711; Hall phone: (512) 285-3100. Lodge Meetings: Third Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall.
LODGE 20, GRANGER (2) Lodge Hall: 114 West Davila, Granger. Hall Rental Information: Rita Marburger (512) 859-2584. Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. A light meal is served before each meeting. All members are invited. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 1:30 p.m. at the hall.
LODGE 23, MORAVIA (6) Lodge Hall: FM 957 North, Schulenburg. Directions: 12 miles south of Schulenburg in Moravia. From Highway 77 between Hallettsville and Schulenburg, take FM 532 West four miles to Moravia. Turn right on FM 957 North; go one mile. Hall is on the right. Lodge Meetings: Tuesday after the second Sunday in March, June, and September, 7:30 p.m.; and the first Sunday of December, 2 p.m.
LODGE 24, CYCLONE (2) Lodge Hall: 411 FM 964, Burlington. Directions: Hall is 12 miles east of Temple, past Zabcikville. Exit at blinking light on Hwy 53 to FM 485; go one mile to FM 964. Hall Rental Information: Wilbert Mikeska (254) 985-2484; Hall phone: (254) 985-2393; wmmike@peoplepc.com. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Visit www.spjstflaghall.com.
LODGE 25, ENNIS (3) Lodge Hall: 1901 East Highway 34, Ennis. Directions: From IH35 East at Waxahachie, take Hwy 287 East exit and stay on until you come to Ennis. Go through downtown Ennis, under the overpass/IH45. Go approx. 3/4 mile on Hwy 34. Hall is on the right. Hall Rental Information: (972) 875-8381; Hall Phone: (972) 875-8381. Lodge Meetings: Second Thursday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Game room open every Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.
LODGE 26, SKIDMORE (7) Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of March, June, and September, 3 p.m. at Skidmore Fire Station. Call Secretary Patricia Thompson (361) 364-1266 for December meeting date, time, and location.
LODGE 28, EAST BERNARD (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 12 noon at Wharton County Library, 746 Clubside Drive, East Bernard. LODGE 29, TAYLOR (2) Friday, January 28—Edward Kopeckyʼs Czech Band All Friday night dances have free admission.
Lodge Hall: 5025 FM 619, Taylor. Directions: In Taylor, turn from Hwy. 95 onto East 11th. Turn left on Washburn at the “T”. Veer right on Thorndale Road. Go 1.8 miles on FM 619 to the hall. (From Hwy 79, turn left on FM 619, go .8 mile to the hall.) Hall Rental Information: (512) 352-9139; Hall Phone: (512) 352-9139. Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the
hall. Music: Second and fourth Wednesday of the month/music by Bobby Jay Five Band; Fridays, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m.; grilled cheese sandwiches and oldfashioned hamburgers every Friday from 6 to 9 p.m.; Senior Citizensʼ Dominoes: first Wednesday of the month, 2 p.m. followed by covered dish meal.
LODGE 30, TAITON (6) Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 1:30 p.m. at Taiton Community Center, 14221 FM 961, El Campo. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2:30 p.m. at Taiton Community Center, 14221 FM 961, El Campo
LODGE 32, VICTORIA (6) Lodge Hall: 3502 North Laurent, Victoria. Lodge Meetings: Second Thursday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at the hall LODGE 35, ELK (3) Saturday, January 29—Flat Rock Junction Saturday, Feburary 5—Smokin Gun Saturday, February 12—Timeless Country
Lodge Hall: 9508 Elk Road, Axtell. Directions: From IH35 in Waco, take Hwy 84 East exit. Stay on Hwy 84 East through Bellmead; go approx. 8 miles. On the right side of Hwy 84 will be a sign saying “Elk.” Take Elk Road. Turn right on Elk Road; go approx. 1 mile; road will dead end. Turn right at dead end; go approx. 1/2 mile. Hall is on the left. Hall Rental Information: (254) 875-2156; Hall Phone: (254) 863-9320. Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 7:30 p.m. at the hall. LODGE 38, KOVAR (1) Lodge Hall: 278 Zimmerhanzel Road, Flatonia. Hall Rental Information: (512) 237-2438/day; (830) 8394353/night. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall.
LODGE 39, BRYAN (1) Lodge Hall: Cherry Bend Circle, Lot 12, Bryan. Directions: From Hwy 6, turn west on OSR; go 2 miles to Mumford Road, turn left. Go 1.1 miles, turn left on Magnolia. Take the first right turn on Cherry Bend Circle. Hall (white building) is at the bend of the road). Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall. Lunch at 12:30 p.m. Meat, drinks, and serving items provided by the lodge. Please bring a dessert or side dish. For information, call President Wade OʼShields (979) 324-5961; FAC Dianna Everett (979) 693-5287. Insurance certificates info, call Secretary Lillie Matejka OʼShields (979) 324-5961.
LODGE 40, EL CAMPO-HILLJE (6) Lodge Hall: 30420 Loop 524 US Hwy 59, Hillje. Directions: Hall is just off US 59, Hillje. Hall Rental Information: Brenda Cox (979) 543-7171; Hall Phone: (979) 648-2317. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 1:15 p.m. at the hall. Bingo every Monday at 7 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. $100 games every week; jackpot every week is $400. License #17600539641.
LODGE 41, PORT LAVACA (6) Lodge Meetings: First Thursday of February, May, August, and November, 6:30 p.m. at Six Mile Presbyterian Church on Royal Road, Port Lavaca.
LODGE 47, SEATON (2) Lodge Hall: 10842 State Hwy 53, Temple. Directions: Star Hall is 5 miles east of Temple Hwy 53 (Adams Avenue). Seaton Star Hall is a non-smoking facility. Hall Rental Information: Edwin Pechal (254) 984-2255; Hall Phone: (254) 985-2548. Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall. Doors open at 6 p.m.
LODGE 48, BEYERSVILLE (2) Lodge Hall: 10450 FM 619, Taylor. Directions: Go east on alternate Hwy 79 south of Taylor. Take a right on FM 619; go about 4 miles. Hall is on the right. Hall Rental Information: (512) 365-3733. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 5 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 5 p.m. at the hall. Youth Leader Donna Vanecek: (512) 365-5717 donnavanecek@yahoo.com. Lodge 48, Beyersville holds ladiesʼ Bunco night on the second Tuesday of each month. A light meal is served at 6:30 p.m. followed by Bunco games then wrap up with the distribution of prizes, and eating desserts. LODGE 49, ROWENA (4) Lodge Hall: 706 FM 2133, Rowena. Hall Rental Information: (325) 442-4841. Lodge Meetings: First Wednesday of February, May, August, and November, 7 p.m. at the hall LODGE 51, ELLINGER (1) Lodge Meetings: Third Thursday of March, June, September, and December, 6:30 p.m. at Ellinger Fire Department, Ellinger.
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LODGE 54, WEST (3) Lodge Hall: 1201 North Davis Street, West. Directions: From IH35, take the West exit; go to blinking light, take a right onto Oak Street. Go two blocks to Davis Street, turn left. Continue on Davis Street and after you pass the middle school, Lone Star Hall is in the next block on the left. Hall Rental Information: (254) 826-5343/day; (254) 826-5990/night. Hall Phone: (254) 826-7797. Lodge Meetings: First Friday in March, June, and November; and the second Friday in September, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Third Saturday of each month, 10 a.m. Call Youth Leader Lisa Darnell (254) 644-2896 for location. LODGE 63, SWEET HOME (6) Lodge Meetings: Third Thursday of the month, 7 p.m. and on December 5 at a place to be announced at a later date. Call for meeting location.
LODGE 66, WACO (3) Lodge Hall: 722 Leroy Parkway, Elm Mott. Directions: From IH35 at Elm Mott, take FM 308 East exit. Go over the railroad tracks approx. 1/2 mile. Hall is on the right sitting back from FM 308 East. Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 2:30 p.m. at the hall. LODGE 67, SCHULENBURG (1) Lodge Meetings: Fourth Sunday of March, June, September, and December, 3 p.m. Call for meeting location.
LODGE 73, SEYMOUR (4) Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 12 p.m. Call for meeting location.
LODGE 76, WICHITA FALLS (4) Lodge Meetings: First Sunday in March and June, 1 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Lakeside City Fellowship Hall; second Sunday in September and December, 1 p.m. at Cunningham Center.
LODGE 79, CORPUS CHRISTI (7) Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at Sokol Hall, 5502 Kostoryz Road, Corpus Christi. Hall Phone: (361) 854-8423. Meal served at 1 p.m.; meeting follows. Visitors welcome. Youth Club Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at Sokol Hall, 5502 Kostoryz Road, Corpus Christi.
LODGE 80, HOLLAND (2) Lodge Hall: 12141 East FM 2268, Holland. Directions: On Hwy 95, south of Holland, turn east on FM 2268; 1/2 mile to hall on the right. Hall Rental Information: Frank Pajestka (254) 657-8176; Hall Phone: (254) 657-2485; Lodge Meetings: First Saturday of each month, 4 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Saturday of each month 2:30 p.m. at the hall. Board of directors meetings are the first Saturday of the month, 3:30 p.m. Bingo every Thursday at 7 p.m. Permit No. SP12371416574; AL17460607355. LODGE 81, NEEDVILLE (5) Lodge Hall: 13609 Violet Street, Needville. Directions: Hall is south on Hwy 36, one mile from the traffic light in Needville. Hall Rental Information: (979) 793-4313; td_stavinoha@yahoo.com. Hall Phone: (361) 793-4742. Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall.
LODGE 84, DALLAS (3) Lodge Hall: 2625 Floyd Street, Dallas. Directions: From IH35 East in Dallas, take IH20 East. From IH20 East, take the IH45 exit toward downtown Dallas. IH45 runs into Hwy 75. From Hwy 75, take a right at the Bryan Street exit. From Bryan Street, turn right on Cantreal Street and go until you come to Floyd Street and turn right. Hall is the second building on the right. Hall Rental Information: (214) 826-3557. Hall Phone: (214) 823-0072. Band Bookings: Cherri Petr (214) 352-4397/Ben Jarma (214) 348-1514. Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall. LODGE 87, TEMPLE (2) Lodge Hall: 320 North 50th Street, Temple. Directions: From East Adams Avenue, turn north on 50th Street and go 2/10 mile. Hall is on the left. Hall Rental Information: Bertha Capps (254) 778-4371; Shop (254) 773-6164. Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall.
LODGE 88, HOUSTON (5) Saturday, February 5—The Moonglow Orchestra, big band. *Dress Code. $11 per person Saturday, February 12—Bobby Layne Orchestra, big band. *Dress Code. $12 per person Sunday, February 13—Lodge 88 Anniversary: The Fabulous Six, polka/variety. 2 to 6 p.m. $8 per person. Saturday, February 19—Barefoot Becky and The Ivanhoe Dutchmen, polka/variety. $8 per person Saturday, February 26—No dance Saturday, March 5—Moonglow Orchestra, big band. *Dress Code. $11 per person Saturday, March 12—Red Ravens, polka/variety. $8 per person
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All dances are 8:30 p.m. to midnight, unless otherwise noted. Reservations suggested, but not required, unless otherwise noted. For reservations, call (713) 869-5767, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Reservations held only 30 minutes past start of dance. Beer, set-ups, soda, and ice sold at bar. Please do not bring from outside. *Dress code dances: evening attire for ladies and gentlemen. Lodge Hall: 1435 Beall Street at West 15th, Houston (the Heights). Directions: Highway 290—Take Magnum Dacoma exit; stay on frontage road. At third traffic light, turn left onto 18th Street. Go under freeway at third traffic light, turn on Beall Street. Hall Rental Information: (713) 869-5767; Lodge Hall: (713) 869-5767. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday, 7:30 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Fourth Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Bingo every Thursday evening: Early bird special starts at 7:15 p.m. Regular games start at 7:45 p.m. License No. 3-00-621-2077-41001. LODGE 91, CROSBY (5) Lodge Meetings: Quarterly meetings will be announced in Vestnik.
LODGE 92, FORT WORTH (3) Friday, January 28—Gary Lee Friday, February 4—Charlie Patteson Friday, February 11—Valentine Dance: Ron Martin February 18—92nd Roadhouse Band, country/western Sunday, February 20—Becky and the Ivanhoe Dutchmen of Iowa, 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, February 25—Charlie Nemec Sunday, February 27—Ballroom Dance: sponsored by Tanglefoot Dance Club Sunday, March 20—Don Peachey Orchestra of Burnett, Wisconsin. Midwestern party time. 3 to 7 p.m.
Lodge Hall: 3316 Roberts Cutoff Road, Fort Worth. Directions: From IH35 West in Fort Worth, take IH20 West exit. Stay on IH20 West until it comes to 820. Get on 820 and stay on 820 until you come to Jacksboro Highway and Azle Street exit. Take Jacksboro Highway East, turning right on Jacksboro Highway East. Go to the first traffic light and take a left. Hall is on the right about 3/4 down the block. Hall Rental Information: Hall Phone (817) 624-1361. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Family Nights—first and third Tuesdays. Ladies Circle meets the second Tuesday of each month. Randy and the 92nd Road House Band plays every first Sunday and most third Friday nights. The other Friday nights will be live ballroom type music. Dressy casual. 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. Visit www.nationalhallspjst92.org. LODGE 93, HOBSON (7) Lodge Meetings: First Thursday of each month at Polakʼs between Karnes City and Kenedy. Call Secretary Clara Bell Ahrens (830) 780-3709 for time.
LODGE 97, PLACEDO (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Friday in March, June, September, and December, 6 p.m. Call Secretary Gay Revel (361) 573-4443 for meeting location.
LODGE 106, LA GRANGE (1) Lodge Meetings: First Tuesday of each month, 7:30 p.m. at Subway Sandwich Shop, 109 South Jefferson Street (south of the red light at Hwys. 71 and 77 crossroad), La Grange.
LODGE 107, FLORESVILLE (7) Lodge Hall: 1156 FM 1303, Floresville. Directions: From Floresville, take FM 536 West 3 miles to FM 1303, turn right, go two miles. Hall is on the right. Hall Rental Information: (830) 393-7796; Hall Phone: (803) 393-6500. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. at the lodge hall. LODGE 117, ROBSTOWN (7) Lodge Meetings: First Saturday of March, June, September, and December, 1:30 p.m. at Hilltop Community Center, 11425 Leopard, Corpus Christi.
LODGE 130, DALLAS (3) Lodge Meetings: For monthly meeting date/time/location, call Secretary Stanley Vrla (214) 8262670/email mvrla@sbcglobal.net or Sales Agent John Vrla (214) 906-3385/email jvrla@cebridge.net.
LODGE 133, SAN ANTONIO (7) Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Activity Center, 1630 Goliad Road, San Antonio.
LODGE 135, ENNIS (3) Lodge Hall: 2622 East Highway 34, Ennis. Directions: From IH35 East at Waxahachie, take Hwy 287 East exit; and stay on until you come to Ennis. Go
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through downtown Ennis, under the overpass/IH45. Go approx. 3/4 mile on Hwy 34. Hall is on the left. Hall Rental Information: (972) 878-5987. Lodge Meetings: Third Thursday of January, April, July, and October, 7 p.m. at the hall. LODGE 139, DANBURY (5) Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month, 6 p.m. at Danbury City Hall, Danbury.
LODGE 141, SEALY (1) Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at Gordon Memorial Library, 917 North Circle Drive, Sealy.
LODGE 142, HOUSTON (5) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m., meal served at 1 p.m. at SPJST Lodge 88, Houston Annex Building, 1435 Beall Street at West 15th, Houston (the Heights). Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at SPJST Lodge 88, Houston Annex Building, 1435 Beall Street at West 15th, Houston (the Heights).
LODGE 143, INEZ (6) Lodge Meetings: Third Friday of March, June, September, and December, 6 p.m. at 508 Charleston Drive, Victoria.
LODGE 148, EL MATON (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. at Frank Hahnʼs Camphouse in El Maton. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month following the adult lodge meeting at Frank Hahnʼs Camphouse in El Maton.
LODGE 151, WHARTON (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of March, June, September, and December, 7 p.m., in the meeting room of Hinzeʼs Bar-B-Que Catering, Hwy. 59, Wharton.
LODGE 153, LA SALLE (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of March, June, September, and December, 6 p.m. Call Secretary Mary Jane Sralla (361) 782-3374 for meeting location.
LODGE 154, FORT WORTH (3) Lodge Hall: 6500 Boat Club Road, Fort Worth. Directions: From IH35 West in Fort Worth, take IH20 West exit. Stay on IH20 West until you come to 820; stay on 820 until you come to Jacksboro Highway and Azle Street exit. Take Azle Street exit; go to the traffic light. Turn left at the traffic light. Go to the second traffic light, then turn right onto Boat Club Road and follow approx. 2 1/2 miles. Hall is on the right. Hall Rental Information: Hall Phone: (817) 237-5181. Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 3:30 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 5 p.m. at the hall. LODGE 155, AUSTIN (2) Lodge Meetings: First Saturday of March, June, September, and December. Call Secretary Ginny Prasatik (512) 472-1721 for meeting time/location.
LODGE 157, LUBBOCK (4) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of every other month, 1 p.m. Call Secretary Cyndy Kristinek (806) 763-7245 for meeting location.
LODGE 160, SAN ANGELO (4) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of January, April, July, and October, 12 noon at Wall Volunteer Fire Department, Wall.
LODGE 162, IOWA COLONY (5) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at Iowa Colony Community Center, 12003 CR 65, Iowa Colony. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at Iowa Colony Community Center, 12003 CR 65, Iowa Colony.
LODGE 164, RIO HONDO (7) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of March, June, September, and December, 2:30 p.m. Call FAC Diane Busse (956) 743-5455 for meeting location.
LODGE 169, BRENHAM (1) Lodge Meetings: Fourth Thursday of February, April, June, August, and October, 7 p.m. and the first Sunday of December at Bilskiʼs Camphouse, 2577 Old Chappell Hill Road, Brenham.
LODGE 172, PASADENA (5) Saturday, February 5—Lowell and Debie Saturday, February 26—Variety dance: Frank
Lodge Hall: 3609 Preston Road, Pasadena. Hall Rental Information: Jo (713) 993-6878; Hall Phone: (281) 487-3297. Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of January through October, 1 p.m. at the lodge hall with the exception of November and December. Executive Board/Trustees Meetings and Workdays: First Monday of each month, (unless the first Monday is a holiday) at 2 p.m. Dances: Held the first Satur-
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day of each month, unless otherwise noted. Variety dances are held the fourth Saturday of the month, unless noted.
LODGE 177, ACADEMY (2) Lodge Hall: 711 Rio Poco, Little River. Directions: Hall is on the south side of Academy on Hwy 95. Hall Rental Information: (254) 982-4530. Hall Phone: (254) 982-4434. Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Trustees meet at 6:30 p.m. Bingo every Tuesday and Friday at 7 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the kitchen is open. LODGE 179, WARRENTON (1) Lodge Meetings: Second Thursday of each month, 7 p.m. at Lions Club Building, 201 Centennial Street, Carmine.
LODGE 180, BURLESON (3) Lodge Hall: 1150 South Burleson Boulevard, Burleson. Directions: IH35 West, one-quarter mile south of Hidden Creek Parkway exit in Burleson. Hall Rental Information: (817) 558-2400; (817) 2953483; (972) 435-2286. Hall Phone: (817) 295-9665. Lodge Meetings: First Tuesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall. LODGE 182, FALLS COUNTY (2) Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at The Chicken Place, 504 Bridge Street, Marlin. Youth Club Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at The Chicken Place, 504 Bridge Street, Marlin.
LODGE 183, ARLINGTON (3) Lodge Hall: 3100 Pleasant Valley Lane, Arlington. Directions: Take IH35 West to Fort Worth. Take IH20 East exit. Proceed on IH20 East until you come to Cooper Street exit. Take Cooper Street exit to the North; stay on Cooper Street until you come to Mayfield Street. Take a right on Mayfield; go down and take a left on Pleasant Valley. Hall Rental Information: (817) 465-8538; (214) 876-9029; Hall Phone: (817) 465-8538. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Last Friday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Game nights are every Tuesday and Thursday, 7 p.m. and every Sunday, 1:30 p.m. Permit No. 17516910506. LODGE 184, MOULTON (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall.
LODGE 185, NEW BRAUNFELS (7) Lodge Meetings: Every other month - February, April, June, August, October, and December. Call for meeting date, time, and location. Youth Club Meetings: Call Youth Leader Theresa Haag (830) 6258262 for meeting date/time/location.
LODGE 186, CALDWELL (1) Lodge Hall: 937 State Hwy 36, Caldwell. Directions: Hall is just off Hwy 36 on the south side of Caldwell. Hall Rental Information: (979) 567-4264. Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2:30 p.m. at the hall. Social games at 7:30 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Kitchen and bar open. License Permit No. 1-7420733095-41002
LODGE 187, ROUND ROCK (2) Lodge Hall: 920 Luther Peterson Place, Round Rock. Directions: From Taylor, take Hwy 79 into Round Rock until you get to Sunrise. On the right is a 7-11 store; turn right and proceed past Hopewell School, and through the four-way stop. Luther Peterson Boulevard is the first street on the left. Hall Rental Information: (512) 255-1554; (512) 7714948. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at the hall followed by a covered dish meal. Board meeting, 2 p.m.; entertainment, 2:30 p.m. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. LODGE 189, BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION (1) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of March, June, September, and December, 2 p.m. at Charles Mundayʼs office, 416 Oak Street, Bryan (behind the Kettle Restaurant on Texas Avenue) LODGE 191, LUFKIN (5) Lodge Hall: 197 Hughes Street, Lufkin. Hall Rental Information: Andy or Maria Anderson (936) 6341962; Lodge Hall: (936) 637-2706. Dance Reservations: Andy Anderson (936) 634-1962; or via email almab@consolidated.net. Lodge Meetings: First Tuesday of each month, 7:30 p.m. at the hall. Regular dances: Third Saturday night of each month from 8 to 11 p.m.
LODGE 196, HOUSTON-WEST (5) Lodge Hall: 17810 Huffmeister Road, Cypress. Directions: Off Hwy 290 West at Skinner. Hall Rental
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Information: (281) 351-1045; (281) 373-9482. Hall Phone: (281) 373-9482. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall with a potluck meal served. Lodge provides the meat.
LODGE 200, BRUCEVILLE-EDDY (2) Lodge Meetings: First Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at Taylor Hall/Bruceville-Eddy Senior Center.
LODGE 201, BLEIBLERVILLE-NELSONVILLE (1) Lodge Hall: 3948 FM 2502, Bleiblerville. Directions: Hall is across the street from the post office in Bleiblerville. Hall Rental Information: James Balke (979) 830-0796; (979) 830-0118. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at the hall.
LODGE 202, JOURDANTON (7) Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. (March, June, September, and December at 1 p.m.) at Jourdanton Community Center, 1101 Campbell Avenue, Jourdanton. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 1:30 p.m. (March, June, September, and December at 1 p.m.) at Jourdanton Community Center, 1101 Campbell Avenue, Jourdanton. LODGE 204, STEPHENVILLE (3) Lodge Meetings: For meeting date/time/location, contact Norman Kneschk (254) 386-3222/email normk_82@htcomp.net. Youth Club Meetings: Call Youth Leader Donna Pierce (254) 592-2256 for meeting date/time/location.
LODGE 207, IOWA PARK (4) Lodge Meetings: Third Thursday of each month, 6 p.m. Call Secretary Mary Hatter (940) 322-8503 for meeting location.
LODGE 215, SOUTH PLAINS (4) Lodge Meetings: Every third Sunday of January, March, May, July, and September, 6 p.m. at The Center in Tahoka, corner of Avenue K and South Third Streets. Youth Club Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 5 p.m. at The Center. LODGE 219, EL PASO (4) Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 9 a.m. Call Secretary Edna Rivas (915) 7272048 for meeting location.
LODGE 223, PALACIOS (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at Palacios Eagles Lodge, 204 Fourth Street, Palacios. LODGE 229, ABILENE (4) Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month, 6 p.m. Call for meeting location. Youth Club Meetings: Call Youth Leader Janice Stevens (325) 5379224 for meeting date/time/location. LODGE 246, MORGANʼS POINT (2) Monday, February 7—Adult lodge meeting at Best Quality Meats and Sausage Shop. Meal at 6 p.m. followed by meeting at 6:30 p.m. Meat furnished; members please bring side dish. Sunday, February 13—Youth club meeting at Youth Leader Jessicaʼs house at 4:30 p.m. We will be making valentines. Contact Youth Leader Jessica if you plan to attend or if you have any questions (254) 6240050.
Lodge Meetings: First Monday of each month at Best Quality Meats and Sausage Shop, 2610 South General Bruce Drive, Temple. Meal at 6 p.m. followed by meeting at 6:30 p.m.
LODGE 255, KATY (5) Lodge Meetings: Second Monday, 6:30 p.m. at NBD Graphics, 19424 Park Row, Suite 100, Houston.
LODGE 258, SEGUIN (7) Lodge Meetings: Fourth Sunday of each month, 4 p.m. at Alumni Student Center, conference rooms A and B, on the Texas Lutheran Campus, Seguin. —SPJST—
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