Vestnik 2013 10 23 by SPJST

Volume 101 Number 41

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★ Humanity ISSN —07458800

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October 23, 2013

Congratulations, Supreme Lodge Vice President Gene McBride, on 35 Years of Service to SPJST Home Office!

SPJST Supreme Lodge Vice President Gene McBride achieved 35 years of service to SPJST Home Office on September 1, 2013. He was honored by the Supreme Lodge with a party on October 16 at Oscar Store. Joining in the celebration were members of his family, including, left to right, son Rusty Pecot and fiancee Deborah Ledesma, grandson Robert Pecot (in back) and fiancee Rachelle Perry, daughter Darla Morgan, son Darrell McBride, Gene, wife Frances, grandson Logan Whitaker, grandson RJ Cortasie, daughter Amy Whitaker, granddaughter Chasidee Valdez Olivo, great-grandson Xza-

vier Valdez Olivo, grandson Oscar Valdez Olivo, and great-grandson Fabian Valdez Olivo. RIGHT PHOTO: District Six Director expresses her sentiments to Brother Gene for his dedicated fraternal leadership, hard work ethics, and professionalism. Others expressing sentiments were officers Brian Vanicek, Leonard Mikeska, and Roy Vajdak; directors Donnie Victorick, Jesse Pospisil, Johnnie Krizan, Larry W. Pflughaupt, and Bob Bayer; and Vestnik Editor Melanie Zavodny. Congratulations to Brother McBride for this honor, and heartfelt thanks to him for his continued service.

Grand Age of 96

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Interest Rates.......................................3 Important Dates ...................................3 Readers Write ......................................3 District News........................................4 Lodge Section......................................5 Reunions ............................................12

3.9 Million Crowns

Congratulations to Leona H. Kincl, a member of SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor, for achieving the Grand Age of 96. She was recognized with a presentation by District Two Director Jesse Pospisil at S.P.J.S.T. Assisted Living recently. More on page 7. —Submitted by Julie Stermer

Lodge 6, Cottonwood member and Sokol West Secretary Mary Beth Dulock proudly accepts $210,000 from Czech Ambassador Petr Gandalovic in West, Texas, last week. The funds will be used to rebuild a gymnasium for Sokol West. The gym was destroyed in the West Fertilizer explosion in April.

Inside Th is Week’s Vestnik

In Memoriam ......................................14 Youth Section.....................................16 Czech Culture ....................................18 Advertisements ............................18-21 Lodge Calendar .................................22 Letter from VP McBride.....................24

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Lodge 141 Sealy hosts SPJST Float in Bellville parade

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Lodge 187 Round Rock shares October meeting scenes

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Home Office celebrates Czech Heritage Month

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Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Editor’s Note

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 JESSE POSPISIL 4710 FM 1331, Taylor, Texas 76574-2164 Home: (512) 365-1110 • Mobile: (512) 826-7371 email: jlpospisil@yahoo.com

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 • email: lpflugh@aol.com DISTRICT SIX DIRECTOR KAREN KASPAR, FIC, CFFM 8550 N. State Highway 71 El Campo, Texas 77437-9819 Home: (979) 543-2532 • Mobile: (979) 332-1616 email: k-kaspar@hotmail.com

DISTRICT SEVEN DIRECTOR BOB J. BAYER, FIC 1100 Hospital Blvd, Floresville, Texas 78114-2912 Home: (830) 393-9073 FRATERNAL FIELD MANAGERS DISTRICTS ONE/THREE Philip (Phil) McBee, FICF, CFFM Mobile: (254) 239-7580 • Fax: (325) 784-7448 email: philm@spjst.com DISTRICTS TWO/SEVEN Hiram Dixon, FICF, LUTCF, CFFM Mobile: (254) 231-7722 • Fax: (254) 501-4479 email: hadixon2003@yahoo.com DISTRICT FOUR Bobby Davis, FICF, CFFM Mobile: (254) 239-9153 • Fax: (325) 657-2003 email: bobbyd@spjst.com DISTRICTS FIVE/SIX Delisle Doherty Mobile: (254) 239-9616 • Fax: (281) 855-3039 email: delisled@spjst.com

FINANCIAL SECRETARY ROY VAJDAK (254) 773-1575 email: royv@spjst.com

STATE FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR FRANK HORAK Office: (254) 773-1575 • Mobile: (254) 534-0681 email: frankh@spjst.com STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR LYNETTE TALASEK Office: (254) 773-1575 • Mobile: (254) 931-0639 email: lynettet@spjst.com

DISTRICT YOUTH COUNSELORS District One - Sharon Russell, 1292 CR 441, Dime Box, Texas 778853 • (979) 884-0807 - email: sharonrussell28@yahoo.com District Two - Patsy Koslovsky, 764 S. St. Joseph Road, Burlington, Texas 76519-3108 - (254) 9852396 - email: patsyk2011@yahoo.com District Three - Bessie Petr, 5406 Morningside Ave, Dallas, Texas 75206-5840 • (214) 826-3557 - email: magiclady_46@hotmail.com District Four - Beverly J. Teplicek, 817 FM 381, Rowena, Texas 76875 - (325) 442-4841 - email: bjtep@verizon.net District Five - Barbara Linney-Gonzales - 6043 Pineway Blvd., Houston, Texas 77023-6510 • (713) 649-6138 email: district5dyc@aol.com District Six - Lisa Bubela, 1405 Divide Street, El Campo, Texas 77437 • (979) 543-7120 - email: lbubela@warpspeed1.net District Seven - Wendy Pruski, 3895 CR 430, Pleasan78064 • (210) 535-4916 - email: ton, Texas poohbear78064@hotmail.com BY-LAW COMMITTEE District One - Richard Ford, 2392 CR 424, Dime Box, 77853 - (979) 884-1451 - email: Texas 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 - Kay Lynn Kovar, 3303 West Lake Bardwell Drive, Ennis, Texas 75119 - (972) 875-6827 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 Highway 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 Highway 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 Court, 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 Highway 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 Drive, 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) 540-8531 District Two - Tammy Whatley, 141 Meadow Park Drive, Georgetown, Texas 78626 - (512) 948-5339 District Three - Bessie Petr, 5406 Morningside, Dallas, Texas 75206 - (214) 826-3557 District Four - Sharon Hohmann, 222 Crestwood Drive, 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 Avenue K, Rosenberg, Texas 77471 - (281) 342-2624 District Seven - Jarolyn Popp, 447 Shady Hollow, New Braunfels, Texas 78132 - (830) 964-5135 HUMAN RESOURCES DEBBIE KLINKOVSKY (254) 773-1575 • email: debbiek@spjst.com

Encourage One Another

ne day, a poor boy who was selling goods from door to door to pay his way through school, found he had only one thin dime left, and he was hungry. He decided he would ask for a meal at the next house. However, he lost his nerve when a lovely young woman opened the door. Instead of a meal, he asked for a drink of water. She thought he looked hungry so she brought him a large glass of milk. He drank it slowly, and then asked, “How much do I owe you?” “You don’t owe me anything,” she replied. “Mother has taught us never to accept payment for a kindness,” he said. “Then, I thank you from my heart.” As Howard Kelly left that house, he not only felt stronger physically, but his faith in God and man was strong also. He had been ready to give up and quit. Years later, that young woman became critically ill. The local doctors were baffled. They finally sent her to the big city, where they called in specialists to study her rare disease. Dr. Howard Kelly was called in for the consultation. When he heard the name of the town she came from, a strange light filled his eyes. Immediately, he rose and went down the hall of the hospital to her room. Dressed in his doctor’s gown, he went in to see her. He recognized her at once. He went back to the consultation room determined to do his best to save her life. From that day, he gave special attention to the case. After a long struggle, the battle was won. Dr. Kelly requested the business office to pass the final bill to him for approval. He looked at it, then

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wrote something on the edge, and the bill was sent to her room. She hesitated to open it, for she was sure it would take the rest of her life to pay for it all. Finally, she looked, and something caught her attention on the side as she read these words . . . “Paid in full with one glass of milk.” (Signed) Dr. Howard Kelly. Tears of joy flooded her eyes as her happy heart prayed: “Thank You, God, that Your love has spread abroad through human hearts and hands.” There’s a saying that goes something like this: Bread cast on the waters comes back to you. The good deed you do today may benefit you or someone you love at the least expected time. If you never see the deed again at least you will have made the world a better place . . . and, after all, isn’t that what life is all about?

With Sincere Sympathy We extend sincere sympathy to District Six Youth Counselor Lisa Bubela of Lodge 30, Taiton and her family. Lisa’s husband Greg passed away on October 14, 2013. Greg’s services were held October 18 at St. Philip Catholic Church in El Campo. This Week’s Quotes “Always keep your words soft and sweet, just in case you have to eat them.” ― Andy Rooney

“The world will not be destroyed by those who do evil, but by those who watch them without doing anything.” —Albert Einstein —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. Members’ fees are paid as part of the insurance fee collected by SPJST, 520 North Main, Temple, TX 76501. Second-class postage paid at Temple, TX and additional mailing offices. The exchange of opinions, ideas and information is a vital aspect of our fraternal Society and enables us to make more informed decisions. The views expressed by writers in the Vestnik do not necessarily represent the views of the Editor or SPJST management. Please sign all correspondence intended for publication. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to VĚSTNÍK c/o Financial Secretary Roy Vajdak, P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100.

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

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Readers Write

Seaton Brethren Church Houston Brethren Christian Sisters to host Church Christian Nov. 2 quilt show Sisters set Nov. 9 harvest dinner The Christian Sisters of Seaton

Brethren Church are hosting a bake sale and quilt show on Saturday, November 2, 2013, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church, located at 12561 State Highway 53, Temple (Seaton community). Featured items in the sale will be kolaches, cakes, pies, cookies, bread, jellies, canned goods, and craft items. A resale/rummage shop will be open. Sandwiches and homemade soup will be available to purchase for lunch. Quilts will be on display in the sanctuary. A handmade quilt, a $75 and a $50 gift card from Wal-Mart, two $50 HEB gift cards, and other gift cards will be given away for a love donation. Proceeds from the fundraiser benefit the many projects the Sisters support. The sale is open to the public with free admission. Submitted by, Helen Haisler Lodge 47, Seaton —SPJST—

Dear Readers, You are invited to come to the Christian Sisters Society Annual Harvest Dinner on Saturday, November 9, 2013, at Houston Brethren Church, located at 6207 North Main in Houston, Texas 77008. Delicious turkey with all the trimmings, dessert, tea, and coffee will be served from 1 to 5 p.m. Freewill donations will be kindly accepted. We will also be having a number of prize drawings. Tickets for prize drawings can be purchased at the dinner. For questions, call Dorothy (281) 620-0480. See advertisement in next week’s October 30 Věstník issue. Submitted by, Dorothy Schiller Henson Lodge 9, Snook —SPJST—

Family Fun and Important Dates

October October 26 October 26 October 27 October 27 October 27 October 27 October 27 Nov. 2

Czech Heritage Month in Texas Make a Difference Day Lodge 154, Fort Worth Vinobrani - Harvest Dance (3) District Three Fall Fun Day • Lodge 6, Cottonwood District Six Fall Meeting • Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje Lodge 48, Beyersville Turkey Shoot (2) Lodge 88, Houston Czech Day (5) Lodge 172, Pasadena Appreciation Party (5) Lodge 29, Taylor All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast Buffet Fundraiser • Applebee’s, Taylor (2) Nov. 3 Daylight Saving Time Ends Nov. 3 Lodge 18, Elgin hosts Central Texas Accordion Jamboree (2) Nov. 9 Lodge 18, Elgin Chili Supper (2) Nov. 10 Lodge 6, Cottonwood Worker Appreciation Party (3) Nov. 11 Veterans Day • SPJST Home Office Closed Nov. 11 SPJST Float • Victoria Veterans Day Parade (6) Nov. 17 Lodge 133, San Antonio Thanksgiving Luncheon (7) Nov. 23 SPJST Float • Tomball Holiday Parade (5) Nov. 28-29 Thanksgiving Holidays SPJST Home Office Closed Nov. 29 SPJST Float • Fort Worth Parade of Lights (3) Dec. 1 Lodge 6, Cottonwood Christmas Party (3) Dec. 1 Lodge 29, Taylor Christmas Party (2)

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SPJST is proud to present a treasured collection of recipes from our members whose contributions have made this cookbook possible. Cookbook includes 700 pages and approximately 1,400 recipes. Cookbooks are shipped via USPS Media Mail. Makes a great birthday, anniversary, wedding, or anytime gift! Order online at www.spjst.org. Please send me ______ copies of “SPJST Tasty Traditions Cookbook” at $15.00 each, plus $3.00 for shipping/handling/tax per book (total $18.00 each). Make checks or money orders payable to SPJST. Ship To: Name _____________________________________________________________________________ Address ___________________________________________________________________________ City _____________________________________ State_________________ Zip_______________ Phone (_____)_______________________ Email__________________________________________ Payment Information:

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Wednesday, October 23, 2013

From the Districts

District Three Fall Meeting Agenda

Sunday, October 27, 2013 • SPJST Lodge 6, Cottonwood 10 a.m. Registration for Youth and Adult Christmas Ornament and Halloween Costume Contests Complimentary Pastries, Juice, Milk, and Coffee provided by Lodge 6, Cottonwood

10:30 a.m. All Contest Registration Ends. Adult and Youth Costume Judging Begins. 10 to 11 a.m. Meeting Registration and Meal Ticket Purchase

Meeting Called to Order........................District President Brother John Engelke Posting of Colors – Flag Bearers Pledge of Allegiance..............................................Flag Bearer Dakota Holder Youth Motto.................................................................Flag Bearer Angel Pace Welcome.......................................Lodge 6 President Brother Milton Peterson Response and Recognition of Visitors..................District First Vice President Brother Selby Holder Approval of Minutes......................District Secretary Sister Patricia Dieterich Treasurer’s Report ............................District Treasurer Sister Mary Steinman Home Office Address to Members.........Supreme Lodge Secretary/Treasurer Brother Leonard Mikeska Meeting will be turned over to Youth Officers for Youth Meeting. Site Selection.....................................District President Brother John Engelke Spring Meeting—April 27, 2014 . . . Lodge 25, Ennis District YAD—June 22, 2014 . . . Lodge 183, Arlington Fall Meeting—October 26, 2014 . . . No host Spring Meeting—April 26, 2015—No host District YAD—June 28, 2015—No host Fall Meeting—October 25, 2015 Host lodges are needed for upcoming events. Please contact President Brother John Engelke if interested.

Introduction of Contest Judges.........District President Brother John Engelke Adult Costume Contest/Awards Introduction of 2013 District Royalty...................................District President Brother John Engelke Prayer..........................................................District Queen Katherine Durham 12 noon—Lunch Break Menu: Fried Chicken, Sausage, and All the Trimmings Donation of six canned goods per person entitles member to a meal at no charge; otherwise cost is $7 per plate. No expired canned goods, please. 12:45 p.m.—Reconvene Meeting or Enjoy Fun Day

Bingo—Every bingo card purchased at 50 cents per game will receive one ticket. Winner of each bingo game will receive 10 tickets. Tickets can be placed in jars for drawing of special donated gift cards or gift baskets. (Each lodge is asked to make a donation of two $25 gift cards or baskets.) We will announce where the proceeds will be donated. Officers and Committee Representatives are to submit any reports they have as written reports. Copies should be provided for membership. If you need the district to provide copies of your report, please email your report to Mary Steinman at appamary@sbcglobal.net. —SPJST—

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District Six Fall Family Fun Day: Sunday, October 27 at El Campo-Hillje

Dear Members, The District Six Fall Family Fun Day will be Sunday, October 27, 2013, at SPJST Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje Hall. Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje will host the event with registration beginning at 10:30 a.m. A catered meal will be served at 12 noon, followed by a day filled with fun and games. All District Six members and sales agents are encouraged to include their family and friends for this SPJST fraternal occasion. There will be door prizes; delicious food; cookie, needlework, and ornament contests; bingo games; and fun for the whole family. All lodges should bring one door prize and two desserts. Desserts and

refreshments will be served throughout the day. Members attending may also bring prizes (for men, women, and children) for the bingo games. Any adult or youth member wanting to participate in a district contest should review the criteria for each contest. SPJST Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje is located on US Highway 59 South of El Campo in Hillje, Texas. I hope to see you and yours at our annual fall fun day gathering. Fraternally, Wanda Dorotik District Six Secretary —SPJST—

District Six Fall Family Fun Day Agenda Sunday, October 27, 2013 Hosted by SPJST Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje 30420 Loop 524 US Hwy 59 • Louise, Texas 77455 Located on Highway 59 South of El Campo 10:30 to 11 a.m. Adult and Youth Contest Registration • Bingo

12 noon Catered Meal All lodges are asked to provide one door prize and two desserts. Members are encouraged to bring items for bingo prizes.

Fun Day Gathering Call to Order..........................................President Joe Siptak Blessing..........................................................District Six Director Karen Kaspar Posting of Colors....................................Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje Youth Club Moment of Silence for Deceased Members .........................President Joe Siptak Welcome by Hosting Lodge ............................Lodge 40 President Jerry Gensler Response and Introduction of Guests ............First Vice President Annie Vahalik Roll Call of Lodges, Officers and Standing Committees ..........................Secretary Wanda Dorotik Needlework Contest Christmas Ornament Contest Cookie Contest Bingo Announce Host of 2014 Spring Meeting District Contest Winners....................................................FAC Helen Zabransky District Youth Ornament Winners ............................................DYC Lisa Bubela Drawing for Door Prizes and Youth Club Prizes

District Six FAC encourages entries in Fall Family Fun Day Contests

Dear District Six Members, Just reminding you of our contests at the Fall Family Fun Day this Sunday. District Six Secretary Wanda Dorotik wrote that we will have contests in ornaments, needlework, and cookies. The same rules apply as in other years. No kits or packaged mixes. Place 13 cookies on a disposable plate in a Ziplock bag for sale to raise

money for the Czech Heritage Museum. Also, the recipe must be included with cookie entries. Registration for contests is from 10:30 to 11 a.m. I hope to see you there. Fraternally, Helen Zabransky District Six FAC —SPJST—

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SPJST Lodge Se ct ion

Lodge 6 Cottonwood reports on October meeting

President Milton Peterson called the meeting of SPJST Lodge 6, Cottonwood to order on Friday, October 4, 2013, at 7:30 p.m. There were 11 members and two guests present. Sister Barbara Hykel read the minutes from the last meeting. Sister Peggy Dobecka gave the treasurer’s and youth reports. Make a Difference Day will be on October 26. Sister Evelyn Stuckly gave her FAC report. The appreciation lunch for everyone who worked at the picnic or Westfest will be on November 10 with a noon meal. There were no birthdays. Progressive door prize winners for $10 and $9 were Dylan Bartosh and Raymond Marek. Since both were ab-

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sent, next time it will be $10 and $10. Attendance door prize winners were Irene Peterson, Lucille Sulak, and Joe Dvorsky. Next Meeting—November 3 The next meeting will be on November 3 at 2 p.m. Dorothy Kucera, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 8, Weimar meets October 28 at Leticia’s

Lodge 8, Weimar members will join together at their next meeting on Monday, October 28 at 6:30 p.m. at Leticia’s Restaurant in Weimar for a Dutch treat meal. We look forward to seeing everyone there! Fraternally yours, Robin Guenther, Secretary —SPJST—

Gene McBride Achieves 35 Years of SPJST Home Office Service

Congratulations to Supreme Lodge Vice President Gene McBride, right, for achieving 35 years of service to the SPJST Home Office. Gene is pictured with Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek who presented a plaque of appreciation to Brother McBride.

Lodge 18, Elgin; CTAA to host Nov. 3 accordion jamboree

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

The Central Texas Accordion Association (CTAA) and SPJST Lodge 18, Elgin have teamed up to sponsor a dance at SPJST Lodge 18, Elgin on Sunday, November 3, 2013. The event will be the first annual Central Texas Accordion Jamboree and will feature numerous accordion players and accordion music. Twelve different groups, including two dance bands, will perform from 3 to 7 p.m. Dance music will include waltzes, polkas, foxtrots, country two steps, and even rock and roll. There will be lots of opportunity to get out on the dance floor and have a good time. The popularity of accordions and accordion can be found in all cultures through the ages. In the 1950s, professional accordion players such as Myron Floren and Dick Contino kept the instrument popular and caused accordion sales to go up. Many an average Joe went out and bought an accordion to learn to play it. By the 1960s, however, the accordion’s popularity had gone south, and the newly bought accordions wound up in a closet and were mostly forgotten. More recently, the accordion has had a revival in popularity. New technology has made it possible for accordions to play not only traditional polkas and waltzes, but a va-

riety of more upbeat music as well. The accordion is an instrument for all ages. Both young and old can learn to play and enjoy making music for themselves and for others. For the youngster it can be a new challenge and make for some exciting sounds. For a retired person, it can give many hours of interesting and challenging times while keeping the mind active. Anyone interested in attending one of the monthly CTAA meetings will find this to be true. One of the newest members is a young person who has struggled with autism and learning difficulties all her life. She became interested in the accordion and has since learned to play well enough to participate regularly at area jam sessions. Other examples include the retired school principal who only began to play after retirement and now plays weekly at nursing homes, or the Harvard University graduate who came to the CTAA looking for a teacher and now plays solos on her own. However, not everyone is interested in performing at public events, and most CTAA accordion players play for their own enjoyment at home. The Central Texas Accordion Association is for anyone interested in playing the accordion or who just enjoys listening to accordion music. Members include professionals as well as beginners. Persons interested can reach us for more information at austinaccordion@gmail.com. The Central Texas Accordion Jamboree is taking place at SPJST Lodge

Katherine Morris Achieves 15 Years of SPJST Home Office Service

Congratulations to Communication Assistant Katherine Morris, center, for achieving 15 years of service to the SPJST Home Office. Katherine was honored during the Supreme Lodge meeting on October 16, 2013. She is pictured with her supervisor, Vestnik Editor/Director of Communication Melanie Zavodny. Also pictured is Supreme Lodge Chairman Donnie Victorick.

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18, Elgin at the Starlight Ballroom on Highway 95 on November 3 at 3 p.m. Food and beverage are available at the hall. Come and have a fun time. Submitted by, Rollie Revering —SPJST—

Lodge 24, Cyclone reports on October meeting

In a break in the rain, SPJST Lodge 24, Cyclone, met in the inner most area of Flag Hall. The meeting was called to order by Linda Wilde at 7:08 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, and a moment of silent prayer was held. Secretary Margaret Mikeska read the minutes of the last two months. Linda Wilde gave a lengthy treasurer’s report with items of repair for the hall. Linda then gave the FAC report in the absence of Shirley Hoelscher. There will be fall fun days around the state; 100 Pennies Drive starts October 1; Czech Heritage Month is in October with Heritage Day at the State Fair on October 20. Fraternalist of the Year nomination is due soon. Fraternal Alliance Bowling Tournament is February 8, 2014. Straight Dominoes Tournament is March 1 at Lodge 24, Cyclone Flag Hall. Progressive 42 tournament is at Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall on Febru-

ary 11. Tarok tournament is February 1 at Lodge 6, Cottonwood, and regular 42 is at Lodge 88, Houston on April 5. Bar report was given by Mark Maddux. The youth report was given by Brenda Maddux. The youth club met on September 8 at Temple Mall for a movie. They will make pies and dressing for sale for Thanksgiving. They will be taking orders. District Two went to Six Flags on September 14. Mark and Brenda’s wedding anniversary is October 24, and Kim and Derick Campbell’s wedding anniversary is October 22. SPJST Supreme Lodge President and Lodge 24 member Brian Vanicek reported on Czech Heritage Month, his travels to Bellville, and his trip to another lodge meeting and trek to Cat Springs where the original Czechs started in Texas. His report was interesting. He was to go to West for the Czech government presentation of $200,000 to West. Margaret Mikeska presented the list of members’ unknown addresses. New business was an hour discussing the new floor. Bids will be taken. Motion was passed to give a $20 door prize at the future meetings. The hope is more people will attend. Wilbert is again on the cleaning list. Discussion was held about the charge for schools. The lodge is justifiably proud of the new look of the restrooms. Door prizes brought by Brian from

Margaret Campbell Achieves 10 Years of SPJST Home Office Service

Congratulations to Claims Specialist Margaret Campbell for achieving 10 years of service to the SPJST Home Office. Margaret was honored during the Supreme Lodge meeting on October 16, 2013. She is pictured with her supervisor, Supreme Lodge Secretary-Treasurer Leonard Mikeska, right. Also pictured is Supreme Lodge Chairman Donnie Victorick.

the Home Office were won by Jason Hoelscher, Barbara Macek, Linda Wilde, Mark Maddox, and Wilbert Mikeska. Birthday celebrants are Bobby Hoelscher, Jeffrey Mikeska, and Carl Macek. Chair Linda Wilde gave a thoughtful expression of the people who make it possible for us to have Flag Hall and their work that made everything possible. She then read the proclamation of October as Czech Heritage Month. The meeting was then adjourned at 9:07 p.m. For the Lodge, Bobby Hoelscher, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 25, Ennis members enjoy Czech meal

Dear Readers, In observance of Czech Heritage Month, Betty surprised the members with a wonderful authentic Czech meal. She prepared pork roast with gravy and knedliky, sauerkraut, and green beans. For dessert, everyone feasted on homemade kolačé and apple strudel. The apples came from Amy Gurley§s apple orchard in California. It has been an annual family affair for Betty and her daughter Amy to pick apples and make all sorts of wonderful treats such as apple sauce, apple cider,

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apple cake, dried apples, and, of course, strudel. Thank you, Betty, Amy, and family! The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence in memory of deceased member Allen Mach. Those noted on the sick list were Janie Marusak, Rita Holland, Margaret Krajca, and Jim Holahan. Pat and Van Fowler personally thanked the lodge for use of the hall and their support of the Telico Fire Department fundraiser. All the officers’ reports were given and accepted. Two new members were announced and accepted - Ruth Elizabeth Johnson and Elizabeth Mackenzie Crawford. Sales agent was Margaret Krajca. The lodge purchased a new freezer for the upcoming strudel bake lodge fundraiser. Please call Betty at (972) 923-7719 with your holiday strudel order. Birthdays observed for the month were Gene Dolezal, Margaret Martinek, Betty Macalik, Sarah Vitovsky, Regan Langer, Chad Jurik, and Justin Mraz. Happy birthday to all!

Next Meeting—November 14 Our next meeting will be held Thursday, November 14 with a supper that will start at 6:30 p.m. followed by the meeting that will begin at 7 p.m. This will be an important meeting as 2014 lodge officers will be elected. See you all then! Everyone is welcome, and bring a friend! Margaret Krajca, Reporter —SPJST—

Lisa Mills Achieves 5 Years of SPJST Home Office Service

Congratulations to Administrative Assistant to the Vice President Lisa Mills for achieving five years of service to the SPJST Home Office. Lisa was honored during the Supreme Lodge meeting on October 16, 2013. She is pictured with her supervisor, Supreme Lodge Vice President Gene McBride, left. Also pictured is Supreme Lodge Chairman Donnie Victorick.

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Lodge Karel Jonáš No. 28, East Bernard to meet at district fun day

Dear Members, This is to inform you that Lodge Karel Jonáš will hold a short meeting this last Sunday, the 27th, in Hillje, at Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje before the District Six Fall Meeting. The agenda will be focused on plans for the November meeting with business that absolutely must be handled. To the faithful: Join us in Hillje, see you there, and this writer remains . . . Fraternally yours, Joseph D. Nezval, FIC President —SPJST—

Lodge 29, Taylor honors longtime members

Lodge 29, Taylor met for its regular meeting on Wednesday, October 9, 2013. President Ronnie Rieger called the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence for our military serving the country. Officer roll call showed Tammy Whatley and Mike Girod absent. The September minutes were read and approved. Ronnie gave the treasurer’s report. Sharon gave the vice president’s re-

port. Lodge 29 will collect for the scholarship drive next month. Lodge 48, Beyersville will have a Progressive 42 tournament on Saturday, October 19. Sharon read a thank you note from the Walter Gonzales Foundation for our donation to the blind leader dog program. She also thanked everyone who sold tickets at the cook-off. Jesse thanked everyone who worked at the barbecue cook-off. It was our largest with 100 teams. Jesse and Ronnie recognized our 50year members who were in attendance. They were Helmer Dahl and his wife Kathryn and Calvin Janak, Sr. with his children Calvin Janak, Jr., Peggy and Doug Kuhl. Congratulations for being members of Lodge 29 for 50 years. We also had new member Charlie Campbell of Austin in attendance. Cristy Girod reported the youth club had a very successful silent auction during the barbecue cook-off. The youth also sold hot dogs and desserts and collected aluminum cans. The youth went to Six Flags on September 14. Lodge 29 had 34 people on the bus. At the District Two Fall Meeting, nine of our youth attended and most participated in the ornament contest. On October 6, the youth club held a membership drive with a glow-in-thedark party. There were 17 youth and 13 visitors in attendance. On October 12, the youth will have a bake sale booth at the Christmas in October Craft Show at the S.P.J.S.T. Assisted Living Facility. On October 26—Make a Difference Day—the youth will have a bingo hour at the Assisted Living. On Saturday, November 2, they will have a pancake fundraiser at Apple-

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bee’s from 8 to 10 a.m. Tickets are $10 each and must be purchased in advance. This is an all-you-can-eat buffet and when you attend, you will receive a $5 coupon for a return visit. The youth and adults will be working at the door and cleaning tables. Tickets can be purchased at Taylor SPJST Hall or contact Cristy Girod at (512) 468-1347. Lyn Rieger reported that District Two FAC Ruth Hanusch is working on a trip to Coushatta on the weekend of February 15, 2014. Anyone interested can contact Lyn or Ruth. They will have more details later. Next month, we will have officer elections. Our December meeting/ Christmas party will be on Sunday, December 1, beginning at 3 p.m. Members celebrating birthdays in October include Collin Whatley, Ronnie Rieger, Judy Pasemann, Mary Jane Pustejovsky, Julian Kosh, Adolph Grieger, Cheyenne Voigt, Wyatt Leschber, Braden Raesz, and Loretta Tate. Lyn Rieger furnished door prizes. Albin Machu volunteered to bring them next month. Next Meeting—November 13 The next meeting will be on Wednesday, November 13 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting was then adjourned. Fraternally submitted, Linda Pospisil Secretary-Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 32, Victoria: November 14 barbecue sandwiches

That’s right – our next meeting is Thursday, November 14, and we will be serving barbecue sandwiches! The lodge will provide the sandwiches, chips and dips, tea and coffee. Three members have volunteered to bring desserts so that means everyone else has the “night off.” We will meet at 6 p.m. and begin serving shortly after that. Following the meal will be our business meeting with election of officers. Mark your calendar – come on out and enjoy a great sandwich with us! Fraternally, Kathy Ahlstrom FAC/Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 35, Elk to elect officers

On Wednesday, October 2, 2013, Lodge 35, Elk’s monthly meeting was called to order by President Randy Pavelka at 7:03 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by members and guests. Secretary Carla Pavelka read the minutes of our September meeting. There were no corrections, and they were approved as read. Treasurer Barbara Pavelka gave her

Leona H. Kincl Achieves Grand Age of 96; Honored at S.P.J.S.T. Assisted Living

Congratulations to Leona H. Kincl, a member of Lodge 29, Taylor. Leona achieved the Grand Age of 96 on April 14, 2013. An SPJST member since 1961, Sister Leona resides at the S.P.J.S.T. Assisted Living in Taylor. She was honored and presented a framed certificate, SPJST blanket, and a dozen red roses recently by District Two Director Jesse Pospisil. After the presentation, music was provided by Bob Yates of Cameron. He sang a variety of the older style country/western songs by Ray Price,

Hank Williams, Willie Nelson, and Patsy Cline. Near the end of the hour of his entertainment, he asked Julie Stermer, Marketing Director of the Assisted Living Community, to sing a couple of songs with him. Julie has an amazing voice, and many of the residents were singing along with Bob and Julie. It was very enjoyable. —Submitted by Linda Pospisil, Secretary-Reporter —SPJST—

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report, and it was approved as read. Floor Chairman Gene Pavelka and Bar Chairman Randy Pavelka gave their reports as well. Under old business, we talked about our propane bill. We are trying to figure out why our bill seems to be a little on the high side. Under new business, there was discussion about the SPJST Fraternalist of the Year program. We will have further discussion on this at the next meeting. We also talked about the SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive. We will make a decision on how much we will donate at the next meeting. Next Meeting—November 13 In our November meeting, we will be electing officers for the 2014 year. If anyone is interested in being an officer, please come to our November 13 meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Elk Hall. October is Czech Heritage Month. The meeting was adjourned at 7:42 p.m. Celebrating a 47th wedding anniversary were Richard and Janie Brewer on October 1. Congratulations to the happy couple. Fraternally yours, Janie Brewer, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 47, Seaton expresses thanks for fundraiser success

Dear Members and Friends, The officers and members of Lodge 47, Seaton would like to thank each of you who participated in our annual Outdoor Extravaganza fundraiser which was held on September 21, 2013. We appreciate your support in helping us make this event once again a success. Everyone seemed to have a great time visiting with friends, enjoying delicious food, refreshments, and hoping their number was called to win that one special item they so much wanted. A special thank you goes to Committee Chairman David Pechal for all he did in organizing this event, spending countless hours and miles-a-running. Thank you to those who prepared the delicious meal. There are so many more who helped tremendously in so many ways—selling tickets, getting donations, setting up the hall, bringing desserts, serving the food, cleaning the

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Lodge 29, Taylor Honors 50-Year Members

Congratulations to Lodge 29, Taylor members, left to right, Helmer Dahl, Calvin Junek, Sr., and Ronnie Rieger! They were honored and recognized with their 50-year pins at the lodge’s October meeting. —Submitted by Linda Pospisil, Secretary-Reporter

kitchen, and helping wherever needed. Thank you! Thank you! We thank our many members, friends, and businesses who participated with donations, purchasing tickets, purchasing signs for their business, bringing and bidding on silent auction items. Thank you for your support of Lodge 47. There are many friends (not lodge members, well, not yet anyway) who came out to help. We really appreciate you. Top prize winner of the one person guided management buck hunt at Tenroc Ranch in Salado was won by Jimmy Golden; second prize - three person pheasant/quail hunt in Santa Anna won by Steven Evans; third prize - five-night Caribbean Cruise/travel voucher won by Stacey Kabler; fourth prize - four-person guided bay fishing trip to Port O’Connor won by Gary Stock; fifth prize - four-person, one round golf at Tour 18 Dallas in Flower Mound; and sixth prize - one person guided hog hunt with Ronnie Creek from television show “American Hoggers” including a dinner with guest and Ronnie at Ratibor Grill won by Richard Giniewicz. An added attraction this year was “Get the Knife Out of the Deer.” You went home with the knife, and your name was put in a drawing. First prize winner of a gun was Justin Kraatz. Winners were excited to have so many nice top prizes this year along with many auction items and top prizes for the bucket drawing. There were many of you who bid on the live auction, purchased tickets for the bucket items, and bid on the silent auction

items. Thank you! Thank you! SPJST is a fraternal organization, and we want the entire family to be included so children are always welcome. We appreciate your bringing them with you. There were several games in which the children were kept busy. Many participated in the turkey call. It was great. Some of those calls had us believing there were turkeys outside the door. A new game for the children was a putting green in trying to get a hole-in-one. There were many really good, young golfers out there. A nickel flip for heads or tails was another game. It was so much fun to watch the youth choose their “heads or tails” and see who would continue on.

Then came the special drawing. Each youth attending was put into a drawing for special prizes. They had to be in attendance to win the prize. This year, we had six youth prizes. Winners were: shotgun - Bayley Mitchan; tent Allyson Briggs; outdoor game - Colton Surovik; outdoor games - Logan Erskine; fishing pole - Faith Vaculin; and fishing chair - Colton Regan. We appreciate Bell County Sheriff Eddy Lange for all the announcing and making the crowd feel welcome. It is always fun when the one announcing is out there in the crowd, and you can tell he is enjoying himself. Thank you, Eddy. Once again, thank you to all who participated in our annual fundraiser. It was a great evening. It was fun to see so many people enjoying, visiting, and making new friends. We look forward to next year. Please mark your calendars for the third Saturday in September which will be September 20, 2014, for our next annual Extravaganza. Invite your friends and family. We at SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton do have a wonderful time in our many different activities during the year. We’d love to have you join us. We welcome you at any time. Always feel welcome to call any officer or member to find out what's on our calendar. We also have an outstanding youth program for youth kindergarten through high school seniors. There is so much to offer these young ones; scholarships, camp, outings, and lifelong friendships. Meetings for the youth are the first Sunday of each month at 1 p.m. with the adults meeting at 2 p.m. Please join us! We’d love to have you! Fraternally, Patsy Koslovsky, Secretary —SPJST—

Lodge 79, Corpus Christi Members Participate in 5K Run/Walk

Cousins Olivia Majek and Sarah Rinaldi of Lodge 79, Corpus Christi participated in St. Anthony Catholic School’s 15th Annual Monti Vista 5K Run/Walk in San Antonio. Both girls attend St. Anthony’s Catholic School. Sarah is the daughter of Frank and Stephanie Rinaldi and granddaughter of Mark and Virginia Rebecek. Olivia is the daughter of Randy and Lynne Majek, and grand-daughter of Margaret Majek.

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Lodge 48 Beyersville plans October 27 turkey shoot

The October 13, 2013, meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. A moment of silence was held to honor deceased Lodge 48, Beyersville members Raymond Valenta and Lillian Zycha Crisp. Vice President Albert Filla conducted the meeting and called for reports from each of the officers. The minutes were read and approved. The treasurer gave an updated report on the financial status of Lodge 48 factoring in the annual fundraiser expenses and profits. The property committee chairman reported on the progress of the barbecue facility addition. The building has been completed with some additional enclosure area to be done at a later date. The next phase will be concrete work. The hall manager reported that September was a slow month for rentals but the remainder of the year is mostly booked. The upcoming events are a turkey shoot to be held October 27 with registration starting at 1 p.m., and the youth club will have a fundraiser selling calendars. We welcome new members James Naizer, Charles and Martha Wagner, and Jack and Carolyn Veselka. Birthday celebrant for October is Ruth Wuensche, and anniversary celebrants for October are Bobby and Ruth Wuensche and Erwin and Juanette Meiske. Door prizes of tickets to the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church turkey dinner held on October 20 were given to all attending the meeting. Next Meeting—November 10 The next meeting will be held November 10 at 3 p.m. A meal will follow the meeting. Fraternally, Alice Bracewell, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 141, Sealy Hosts SPJST Float in Austin County Fair Parade

Lodge 141, Sealy hosted the SPJST Float in the Austin County Fair Parade on Thursday, October 10, 2013, in Bellville, Texas. Pictured are, left to right, Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek, Carol Stayton of Lodge 88, Houston, State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Frank Horak, State Youth Director Lynette Talasek, Lodge 141 FAC/Secretary/Reporter Bernice Stolarski, and Lodge 141 President Bennie Stolarski. The float received runner-up to the Governor’s Award. The Governor’s Award is the top award overall.

Lodge 54, West meets Nov. 1 at St. Joseph Hall

SPJST Lodge 54, West will have its quarterly meeting on November 1, 2013, at 7 p.m. at St. Joseph Hall, located at 303 South Harrison Street in West, Texas. We will have elections of officers for 2014. We encourage all members to attend. Lodge 54’s Christmas party will be held on December 1 at Tours Hall. Invitations to members will be sent out in November. Fraternally, Freddie Kaluza, President —SPJST—

Lodge 80, Holland sets Halloween trick-or-treat bingo

SPJST Lodge 80, Holland met October 6, 2013, at 6 p.m. President Rita Spinn called the meeting to order. Membership stood for the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence for departed members. Officers and board members absent were Frank Pajestka, Jr., Barbara Taisler-Hill, and Ann Weir. Sales

Agents absent were Vicki Slye and Janet Lyon. Secretary Linda Hill read the minutes of the September meeting. They were approved as read in a motion by Joe Liles, seconded by Curtis Wolf. Treasurer Jewel Wolf gave the financial report. It was approved in a motion by Coleman Benner, seconded by Virginia Benner. Youth Leader Connie Horak gave her report, giving the balance in their account. Also the youth will sell desserts the first Saturday in November. FAC Frank Pajestka, Jr. stated bingo Czech night will be October 17. October 31 will be Halloween Trickor-Treat night with bingo. In a motion by Dan Hendrix, with Curtis Wolf saying by acclamation, Joe Liles was nominated Fraternalist of the Year for Lodge 80. Sister Rita thanked those who helped and attended the District Two Fall Meeting. The District Two Spring Meeting will be in Elgin on March 16, 2014. Bartlett Boosters will have its fundraiser at Lodge 80 on October 19. This was approved by the membership in a motion by Curtis Wolf, seconded by Risa Pajestka. The air conditioner units were checked by Jason Nixon. He will clean the A coils - two units at a time for $150 each. Membership approved this in a motion by Coleman Benner, sec-

onded by Joe Liles. Sister Rita thanked Joe and Dan for checking into this matter. Will O’ Bell Nursing Home residents enjoyed a recent visit to Lodge 80 bingo night with burgers and bingo. Holland ISD will be testing at Lodge 80 on October 16 as approved by the membership in a motion by Dan Hendricks, seconded by Regina Peevey. There will be a wedding here on November 15. American Legion Post 526 is planning a breakfast here on November 9. The regular lodge meeting will be November 2. Angie Hernandez has asked to work bingo. Membership agreed in a motion by Silveria Tschoerner, seconded by Dan Hendrix. The liquor license will be renewed. November will be election of officers. Members of the board have agreed to stay on. A new treasurer will be needed. Those having birthdays were Coleman Benner and Shelby Horak. A $250 scholarship will be given in memory of Marie Bohac. Membership approved this in a motion by Joe Liles, seconded by Coleman Benner. On the sick list is Dean Brisbin, and Jewel Wolf is to have surgery. Door prizes were won by Coleman Benner, Estelle Coker, Joe Liles, Linda Hill, and Regina Peevey. The meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m. in a motion by Coleman Benner, seconded by Dan Hendrix. Next Meeting—November 2 The next meeting will be November 2 at 4 p.m. See you then! Fraternally, Estelle Coker, Reporter —SPJST—

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Lodge 133 San Antonio to host Thanksgiving luncheon

The members of Lodge 133, San Antonio met on Sunday, September 15, 2013, at Good Shepherd Activity Center. It was great to see many of you at this meeting. We were excited to celebrate the wedding anniversaries of our members. Tom and Willie Mae Cole have been married 49 years; Clay and Michelle Click, six years; and Emil and Grace Rohan, 72 years. We especially want to recognize Grace and Emil, who have been longtime members of our lodge. They have been ill and unable to attend. Please keep them in your prayers. Emil and Evelyn Matula are still residing at the Sterling Assisted Living Facility in New Braunfels, Texas. They ask about our members often.

Thanksgiving Luncheon— November 17 Lodge 133 will host its annual Thanksgiving luncheon on Sunday, November 17. A complete turkey and dressing meal will be served compliments of the lodge. Dessert is included as well. Please join us for this festive occasion. Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m. The meeting and games’ party will follow. Bring a guest if you like. Attendance prizes were won by Jarolyn Popp, Ken Reese, and Kelsey Trinidad. Split-the-pot was shared by Patsy Felkins and Rick Uribe. We look forward to seeing you in November. If you have any questions, call Jarolyn Popp at (830) 214-5228. Fraternally, Jarolyn Popp, President —SPJST—

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Lodge 187, Round Rock Shares October Meeting Scenes

LEFT PHOTO: Andrew Smith, Mathieu McCarthy, and Luke McCarthy with their treat bags from the lodge. CENTER PHOTO: Jennave and one of her Oktoberfest dresses. RIGHT PHOTO: Jennave showing and talking about Snow White.

Lodge 135, Ennis invites members to Nov. 3 dinners

Dear Members, You’re invited to SPJST Lodge 135, Ennis’ annual dinner on Sunday, November 3, 2013, at Sokol Ennis. The meal will be served at 12 noon. The lodge will furnish meat and bread. Members are asked to please bring a covered dish or dessert. We will also have a cake walk and door prizes. We look forward to seeing you at this annual dinner. Fraternally, Larry T. Valek, President —SPJST—

Lodge 154 Fort Worth sets Vinobrani dance this Saturday

Dear Members and Friends, Please join us for a night of family fun celebrating over 100 years of Sokol Fort Worth and SPJST at Vinobrani Harvest Dance on Saturday, October 26, 2013, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Sokol Fort Worth/SPJST Lodge 154, Fort Worth, located at 6500 Boat Club Road in Fort Worth. Tickets are $8, and ages 10 and under are free of charge with an adult admission. Music is by Czech and Then Some featuring polka, western, and all types of fun dances.

Food and cash bar will be available. For more information, contact Jerry Milan (817) 237-4237 or email jerrysokol@aol.com. Come on out for a great time at Vinobrani, including the Czech tradition of “stealing the fruit.” See you there! Fraternally, Lesli Milan, Youth Leader —SPJST—

Lodge 172 Pasadena invites members, families appreciation party this Sunday

Howdy, Friends! You and your family are invited to come out and learn more about our SPJST lodge and its role in the community at the lodge appreciation party on Sunday, October 27, 2013. The event takes place at the lodge hall located at 3609 Preston Road in Pasadena. Doors open at 12 noon, and a catered barbecue lunch will be served from 1 to 1:30 p.m. Lodge members are requested to bring desserts.

Maestro Accordionist Mario Pedone Music will be provided by Tony T, the lodge DJ, along with a special Czech Heritage Month performance by Maestro Accordionist Mario Pedone. Born in Southern Italy, Mario learned to play the accordion under the direction of renowned masters. Mario has performed professionally throughout North and South America, Europe, and

Canada. This promises to be a real treat that you won’t want to miss! In addition to the informative program and entertainment, there will be a kolache eating contest and activities for youngsters, including the Kid’s Cookie Corner and a display by the Pasadena D.A.R.E. Program. To help us plan for the meal, please RSVP. Contact Sandra Dubcak on or before Wednesday, October 23 at (800) 727-7578 or email sandrad@spjst.com. We look forward to seeing you there. Fraternally, Officers of Lodge 172, Pasadena —SPJST—

Lodge 182 Falls County sets upcoming events

Upcoming events for Lodge 182, Falls County are: October 26—Farmers Olympics Falconer Park in Marlin at 3 p.m. November 17—Make and take cards at The Chicken Place at 3 p.m. December 7—Christmas Party The Chicken Place in Marlin at 7 p.m. Submitted by, Becky Beckendorf, Reporter —SPJST—

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Lodge 183 Arlington reports on October meeting

The monthly meeting of Lodge 183, Arlington was held and called to order at 7 p.m. Monday, October 14, 2013, at Lodge 183, located at 3100 Pleasant Valley Drive in Arlington. Roll of officers was called, and all were present including President Ann Pustejovsky, First Vice President Ella Mikeska, Second Vice President Rita Mardis, Fraternal Activities Coordinator Debra Daniel, Financial Secretary Angeline Stiborek, Treasurer Annette Cepak, Secretary/Reporter Darlene Hollingsworth, Youth Leader Kay Weeks, and Trustees Pat Sill and Raymond Mikeska. Our thoughts and prayers go to Katelyn Daniel, Robert and Pat Sill’s daughter Kelly (her cancer is back), Kay Weeks’ dad Eugene Gerlich, Rudy Rejcek who had a second bypass, Ann Pustejovsky’s aunt Bernice Pustejovsky and cousin Vernie Stratton, Joanne Adamek’s brother John Adamek who has been diagnosed with meningitis and her aunt Marge Klepack, and Rita Mardis who just had surgery. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, and a prayer of silence for all those who are ill or who have recently been in the hospital. Minutes were read from September’s meeting by Secretary/Reporter Darlene Hollingsworth. There were no corrections. Robert Sill made a motion to approve the minutes, and Annette Cepak seconded. All approved the minutes from September as read. President Ann Pustejovsky gave the bar report. Ann stated that for September, we had 13 bingos and three rentals. For September, the kitchen totaled $556.10. Ann gave the bingo report. Angeline Stiborek gave the insurance report and stated in September, there was one new member and two terminations. New member is Mary C. Hernandez. Welcome to our lodge! Robert Sill made a motion to approve the new member, and Annette Cepak seconded. All approved. Debra Daniel gave the FAC report. She stated that October is Czech Heritage Month in Texas. On October 20, the SPJST performers will dance at the State Fair of Texas in Dallas. The 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive will run through March 2014. The District Three Fall Meeting is scheduled Octo-

Lodge 200, Bruceville-Eddy Members Celebrate Birthdays

Lil' Craig Shollenberger will be turning a “big” one year old on October 29, 2013, and big sister Scarlet will be three years old on November 1. They are both members of Lodge 200, BrucevilleEddy. Happy birthday, Craig and Scarlet!

ber 27 at Lodge 6, Cottonwood. A meal will be served. Debra stated its time to think about a Fraternalist of the Year for the year 2013. Kay Weeks gave the youth club report. She stated the District Three Fall Meeting/Fun Day is scheduled Sunday, October 27 at Lodge 6, Cottonwood. There will be a Christmas ornament and Halloween costume contests for adults and youth. Come and enjoy the festivities! Lodge 183, Arlington’s Christmas party is scheduled Saturday, December 7. Raymond Mikeska had no trustee report. Old Business Ann Pustejovsky stated the front door needs repairing. Pat Sill will call the previous company to get a price.

New Business President Ann announced that Kay Weeks, Daniel Roznovsky, and Darlene Hollingsworth have been selected for the nominating committee for the new officers for 2014. The Christmas party is Saturday, December 7. The meal will be catered by Babes of Arlington restaurant, and the main dish will be chicken fried steak with side dishes and dessert included. We will once again have the Chinese gift exchange after the meal. The cost of the gift to bring this year is $15. Family night/potluck dinner and Michael Cote and his country and western band and dance are scheduled for Friday, October 25. Dance will start at 7 p.m. and continue until 11 p.m. Dinner will be served around 8:30 p.m. Everyone, bring your own favorite dish. No desserts, please. This will be our last family night for the year

due to Thanksgiving in November and the Christmas party in December. Birthdays for October are Brittney Higgins (October 7), Debra Daniel (October 8), Chelsea Reed (October 16), and Darlene Hollingsworth (October 27). We celebrated the birthdays with delicious chocolate cake. Happy birthday to all of you! Thank you, Ann, for the cake. Also, Joanne Adamek’s children celebrated her birthday last month by watching her skydive from a plane. Glad you are back on the ground with us! What an exciting present! Raffle was drawn, and $25 was won by Raymond Mikeska. Congratulations! Robert Sill made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8 p.m. Annette Cepak seconded the motion. All were in favor. Next Meeting—November 11 Next meeting is Monday, November 11—second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at Lodge 183. Respectfully submitted, Darlene Hollingsworth Secretary/Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 183 Arlington invites all to Oct. 25 dance

SPJST Lodge 183, Arlington invites you to join us for an evening of country western dancing on Friday, October 25, 2013, from 7 to 11 p.m. The cost is $5 per person. Music will be provided by Michael Cote. Lodge 183 is located at 3100 Pleasant Valley Lane in Arlington, Texas 76015. Call (817) 4658538 for details or visit www.michaelcotemusic.com. Fraternally, Kay Weeks, Youth Leader —SPJST—

Lodge 187 Round Rock members entertained

Hello, There! Our meeting started with entertainment from Jennave Fuchs. Jennave talked about and displayed the props of her Snow White Improv show that she does. As she acts everything out of all the characters, there is a narrator that says everything in English and German. Jennave also brought one of her many Oktoberfest dresses for us to see. We all talked about the Czech culture and how Halloween is celebrated. Czech Halloween is November 2, and they call it Dusicky. For Czechs, November 2 is a day called Commemoration of All the Departed. It means that people celebrate the memory of deceased relatives at this time. Especially on this day, they think of their loved ones that are gone forever. Many Czechs make journeys to visit the places where their relatives rest at last – the graveyards. They decorate the graves of their dead, bringing flowers and lighting candles in their memory. Source: http://prague.net/blog/article/29/dusicky-czech-halloween We discussed that the city of Round Rock is interested in buying the lodge and property. We moved and voted to table this item of business until further investigation. We spoke about the 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive and how it benefits the children and adults. We scrutinized the list of missing addresses that we received from the

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Home Office. Everyone received a copy and will see what we all can find out. Birthday for the month is Janie Barron on October 23. We ended the meeting with a wonderful potluck and treat bags for the youth from the lodge. Thank you to all who attended.

Next Meeting—November 10 The next meeting will be November 10, and we will have our Thanksgiving dinner. Emails and phone calls will go out soon to sign up on what you would like to bring. Blessings to all, Jennifer McCarthy, Reporter —SPJST—

Birthday Club Sisters of Lodge 88, Houston

President Nell Stautberg opened the meeting at 11:15 a.m. Chaplain Helen Hegwood said an opening prayer and led us in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. The roll of membership was called, and we had 11 members present. The minutes from the September meeting were read and approved as read. Our president thanked us for selling tickets for Czech Day and proceeded to pass out five books of tickets to each of us. Nell told us there will be no meet-

ing in November since we will be going on a bus trip. She asked for cakes for our December meeting, and Willie Mae Pechacek, Nell Stautberg, and Vernell Foyt will bring the cakes. Vernell Foyt will make arrangements with the caterer for our dinner, and Bette Hurta will take care of the invitations. Treasurer Vernell Foyt gave her report. Sunshine Chair Lady Delores Pavlicek said she mailed a get-well card to Pat Bruce and will mail a birthday card to Mary Krippner who has a birthday in October. Helen Hegwood said she will call each of us to give us details of our trip in November. Vernell made a motion and Helen Hegwood seconded the motion that we get 30 dozen kolaches for Czech Day. Nell will make the arrangements to get the kolaches. We sang “Happy Birthday” to Mary Krippner and wished her many more. Calcutta was won by Dixie Raskin, Delores Pavlicek, Vernell Foyt, and Bette Hurta. Helen Hegwood said a closing prayer, and we said The Lord’s Prayer and a blessing for our food. We had a lunch of sausage and wonderful covered dishes. Fraternally yours, Bette Hurta, Secretary —SPJST—

Lodge 202, Jourdanton Presents Scholarship to Collin Favor

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SPJST Pavelka Facts you may Cemetery not know Association meets It takes glass one million years to November 13 decompose, which means it never SPJST Pavelka Cemetery Association will meet Wednesday, November 13, 2013, at 7 p.m. at Elk Hall for the annual meeting with election of officers. Fraternally yours, Janie Brewer, Reporter —SPJST—

• • • Reunions • • •

Reunion notices are published at no charge and as a benefit to our SPJST members. First-run announcements may be edited to fit the space. Thereafter, and until the week prior to the reunion date and as space permits, notices will be run in an abbreviated form. Please include your SPJST lodge number/name, and your contact phone number. Thank you.

October 26 Zycha family—at Sylvia’s Restaurant, Houston. Submitted by Dorothy Ann (Zycha) Walts, Lodge 84, Dallas.

October 27 Descendants of Martin and Anna (Zetak) Machu, Josef and Rozina (Mazac) Machu, and Pavel and Rozina (Trlica) Machu—at SPJST Lodge 20, Granger on West Davila Street, Granger, Texas. For details, contact Darwin Machu (512) 2181559; or email dlmachu1@aol.com. Submitted by Nancy Machu, Lodge 29, Taylor.

October 27 Orsak family: Descendants of Joseph Orsak and Apolona Orsak—at the Civic Center, El Campo (Expansion Room - same place as last year). For details, contact Lorraine Kana (979) 543-2118, Willie Mae Cihal (361) 771-2658, Viola Kunetka (979) 648-2129, or Clarence Junek in Snook. Submitted by Lorraine Kana, Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje. —SPJST—

Lodge 202, Jourdanton Youth Leader Regina House and President James House, right, present a lodge scholarship to Collin Favor. Congratulations, Collin! —Submitted by Bettie House, Secretary

wears out and can be recycled an infinite amount of times!

Gold is the only metal that doesn’t rust, even if it’s buried in the ground for thousands of years.

Your tongue is the only muscle in your body that is attached at only one end. If you stop getting thirsty, you need to drink more water. When a human body is dehydrated, its thirst mechanism shuts off.

Each year, 2,000,000 smokers either quit smoking or die of tobacco-related diseases.

Zero is the only number that cannot be represented by Roman numerals. Kites were used in the American Civil War to deliver letters and newspapers.

The song, “Auld Lang Syne,” is sung at the stroke of midnight in almost every English-speaking country in the world to bring in the new year. Drinking water after eating reduces the acid in your mouth by 61 percent.

Peanut oil is used for cooking in submarines because it doesn’t smoke unless it’s heated above 450 degrees F.

The roar that we hear when we place a seashell next to our ear is not the ocean, but rather the sound of blood surging through the veins in the ear. Nine out of every 10 living things live in the ocean.

The banana cannot reproduce itself. It can be propagated only by the hand of man. Airports at higher altitudes require a longer airstrip due to lower air density. The University of Alaska spans four time zones.

The tooth is the only part of the human body that cannot heal itself.

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In ancient Greece, tossing an apple to a girl was a traditional proposal of marriage. Catching it meant she accepted. Warner Communications paid $28 million for the copyright to the song “Happy Birthday.”

Intelligent people have more zinc and copper in their hair. A comet’s tail always points away from the sun.

The Swine Flu vaccine in 1976 caused more death and illness than the disease it was intended to prevent. Caffeine increases the power of aspirin and other painkillers, that is why it is found in some medicines.

The military salute is a motion that evolved from medieval times, when knights in armor raised their visors to reveal their identity.

If you get into the bottom of a well or a tall chimney and look up, you can see stars, even in the middle of the day.

When a person dies, hearing is the last sense to go. The first sense lost is sight.

In ancient times, strangers shook hands to show that they were unarmed. Strawberries are the only fruits whose seeds grow on the outside.

Avocados have the highest calories of any fruit at 167 calories per hundred grams. The moon moves about two inches away from the Earth each year.

The Earth gets 100 tons heavier every day due to falling space dust.

Due to Earth’s gravity, it is impossible for mountains to be higher than 15,000 meters. Mickey Mouse is known as “Topolino” in Italy.

Soldiers do not march in step when going across bridges because they could set up a vibration which could be sufficient to knock the bridge down. Everything weighs one percent less at the equator.

For every extra kilogram carried on a space flight, 530 kg of excess fuel are needed at lift-off.

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The letter J does not appear anywhere on the periodic table of the elements. —SPJST—

Lived Here All My Life By d.knape

I asked the local farmer man red of neck and face how long he knew this spot of ground how long in this place, and in plainspoken honesty he answered quite concise said he lived here purposely darn near all his life

I asked him what became of it the town now gone to seed he said the railroad moved the town despite the local pleas, the town was left in disarray no more people came the town had simply gone away has never been the same

I inquired how people felt what lesson had been taught without hesitation he replied on that I’ve got one thought, a man can search the whole wide world can lust for fame and wealth but always returns to where he began still searching for himself

It’s not the courthouse square or trains that make a happy town this place is better off without just take a look around, people seem the happiest when they are left alone raisin’ crops and families pride and purpose grown

We don’t make the news too much but still our future’s bright people take care of their own do what they know is right, and though we get passed over most the time, to be polite home is where the heart is, so I’ve lived here all my life. —SPJST—

Home Office Celebrates Czech Heritage Month with Homemade Dishes

SPJST Home Office celebrated Czech Heritage Month with a noon luncheon on Wednesday, October 16, 2013. Home Office staff and officers prepared Czech dishes and/or dishes from SPJST cookbooks. Special

guests were Supreme Lodge Directors, Texas Czech Genealogical Center volunteers, and Czech Heritage Museum staff. A delicious feast was enjoyed by all.

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Czech Ambassador Visits West Tuesday, October 15, 2013 • West, Texas

In Memoriam

Pictured are, left to right, Honorary Consul General of the Czech Republic Ray Snokhous, Czech Ambassador Petr Gandalovic, Vestnik Editor Melanie Zavodny, SPJST Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek, and Czech Heritage Museum President Jerry Milan of Lodge 154, Fort Worth. Left to right are Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center President Retta Chandler, SPJST SL President Vanicek, CHM President Milan, Bob Podhrasky of Sokol, and PointWest Bank President Charlie Nemec.

Czech Ambassador Petr Gandalovic visits with representatives from American Friends of the Czech Republic, Sokol, West community, Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center, Czech Heritage Museum, and SPJST.

Resolution of Sympathy

We, the members of the Resolution Committee of Lodge 84, Dallas on behalf of our membership, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of our departed brother JOHN WILLIAM BECAN, JR. John William Becan, Jr., 83, a longtime resident of Dallas passed away on September 26, 2013. John was born January 31, 1930, in Fort Worth, Texas, and graduated from Northside High School. He served in the John Becan, Jr. United States Marine Corp, in both active duty and reserves from 1950 until 1957, and obtained the rank of sergeant. In 1954, he earned an associate inscience degree in industrial electrical engineering from Arlington State College (now University of Texas at Arlington). John had a natural talent for all things mechanical and electrical and shared his knowledge with others. During his career, he worked for International Business Machines (IBM), Data Automation, Otis Engineering, and Halliburton. He was also a proprietor of the Red Dog Saloon. On November 28, 1953, he married Jeraldine Houpy. Their marriage marked the beginning of a beautiful union that spanned 60 years in Dallas and a loving family of six children, 12 grandchildren, and 11 great -grandchildren. John lived by example and demonstrated a deep abiding love and respect for God and family. He also instilled

in his children a love for our nation and to cherish their Czech heritage and cultural. He was a charter member of P.O.L.K. of A. which provided cultural dancing entertainment for festivals, nursing homes, and retirement communities. For more than five decades, he participated in Czech Day (now Heritage Day) at the State Fair of Texas. He was an active member of KJT, Dallas Czech Singers, and SPJST Lodge 84, Dallas. He is survived by a large circle of friends and a family including sister Georgia Mihelich of Chicago, Illinois; wife Jeraldine Becan of Dallas; daughter Cynthia and her husband Dave Edwards of Dallas; son John David and wife Deb Becan of Plainfield, Indiana; daughter Deborah and husband William Kerr of Bryan; daughter Jacqueline and husband Michael Kenney of Lucas; daughter Stephanie and husband Ryan Turner of Austin; and son Bryan and wife Jennifer Becan of Burleson; 12 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents John W. Becan and Sophia Walla Becan; and sister Mary Elizabeth Phillips. Visitation and rosary were held September 29 at Restland Chapel, and the funeral mass was September 30 at St. Monica Catholic Church in Dallas with internment at Calvery Hill Mausoleum. Pallbearers were Chaz Edwards, Jason Kerr, Chase Ivey, Brandon Kerr, Michael Kenney, Jr. and Lance Kenney. Memorials may be made to St. Monica Catholic Church or to the charity or nonprofit organization of your choice. May our brother rest in peace. Resolution Committee Justine Yeager Cheryl Petr —SPJST—

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Expression of Sympathy

SPJST Lodge 25, Ennis Officers and Members extend their deepest sympathy to the family and friends of ALLEN MACH. Allen Wayne Mach, 52, passed away in Ennis, Texas, on Sunday, October 6, 2013. Allen was born in Ennis, Texas, on December 28, 1960, to Edmund John and Theresa Christine (Krajca) Mach. He grew up in Ennis and attended St. John Catholic School until his senior year when he moved to Ennis High School where he graduated from in 1979. Allen Mach On November 15, 1980, he married Karen Young, and they made their home in Palmer, before moving to Ennis in 2000. He worked for Tri-State Trucking School as an instructor for 18 years before going to work for Dallas County as an equipment operator for five years. He was a member of St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church of Ennis, American Legion, and SPJST Lodge 25, Ennis. Allen loved spending time with his family and lived for seeing his grandchildren laugh. On the weekends his time was spent barbecuing anything Karen would okay and enjoying the company of family and friends. He liked to hunt in different areas of Texas and fish in any pond or lake he could get to. He was an accomplished musician on the guitar and steel guitar. He enjoyed playing classic country music and southern rock. He is survived by wife Karen Mach; sons Dustin Mach and Justin Mach; daughter Jessica Leone and husband Chad; grandchildren Avery Leone and Gage Mach; father Edmund John Mach: brother Edmund Ray Mach and wife Jovetta; ; brotherin-law John Young; nieces Cheryl Kenny and husband Peter and Charlotte Ivey and husband Kevin; nephews Corie Mach and wife Lora and Chad Mach and Penny Wood; along with aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his mother, Theresa Christine Mach. Visitation was Tuesday, October 8 from 6 until 8 p.m. in J.E. Keever

Mortuary Chapel in Ennis with rosary at 7 p.m. Mass of the Christian burial was Wednesday, October 9 at 10 a.m. in St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church of Ennis. With deepest sympathy, Betty Macalik Financial Secretary —SPJST—

Resolution of Sympathy

We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of Lodge Karel Havlicek No. 4, Hallettsville, Texas, on behalf of our entire membership wish to express our sincerest and deepest sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge sister, MATILDA E. “TILLIE” LINHART. Tillie was born May 8, 1935, in Hallettsville, Lavaca County, to Julius and Matilda Vasek Gaidusek. She was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church in Sugar Land and SPJST Lodge 4, Hallettsville. She was a wonderful cook and loved her pets. Tillie passed away on Sunday, Tillie Linhart September 8, 2013, in Sugar Land at the age of 78 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Julius and Matilda Gaidusek. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Alvin R. Linhart; children Jeanette Bender and husband E.J, Shirley Morgan and husband Dan, Alvin J. Linhart and wife Debbie, Sharon Kaminski and husband Stanley, and Joyce Janda and husband Phil; grandchildren Karen Hargraves and husband Jim, Kristen Jones and husband Paul, Krystle Bender, Stephanie Bialas, Jonathon Bialas, David Ruley and wife Jennifer, Patrick Douglas, A.J. Ruley, Emily Kaminski, Allison Kaminski, Kelly Jo Kaminski, Katie Janda, and Kimmy Janda; greatgrandson Tripp Hargraves; step-greatgrandchildren Dylan Ruley and Alexis Ruley; siblings Evelyn Linhart and husband Daniel, Bennie Gaidusek, Irene Womack, and Raymond Gaidusek and wife Sharon; along with numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

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Visitation began at 5 p.m. and continued until 8 p.m., Thursday, September 12 at Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Chapel in Rosenberg. Funeral services for Tillie were held at 10 a.m. Friday, September 13 in the Chapel of Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home in Rosenberg. Interment followed at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Rosenberg. Memorials in Tillie’s name may be made to the charity of your choice. May our departed sister rest in eternal peace. Resolution Committee Gayenell Chudej Vicky Zak —SPJST—

Resolution of Sympathy

We, the members of the Resolution Committee of Lodge Hvezda Texasu No. 47, Seaton, Texas, on behalf of our membership, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of our departed sister, SHIRLEY PAYSSE. Shirley went to be with her Savior on Monday, October 7, 2013. Visitation was from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 10 at Scanio-Harper Funeral Home, Temple, Texas. Funeral service was held at 10 a.m. Friday, October 11 at Temple Shirley Paysse Bible Church with Dr. Mark Labaj and Reverend Gary DeSalvo officiating. Burial followed at Bellwood Memorial Park. Shirley Paysse was born August 19, 1944 to John and Lorene Palla in Temple, Texas. After graduating from Temple High School, she received an Associate of Arts degree in Music from Temple Junior College. While there, she represented the college in the All State Choir in Dallas as an Alto. After graduation, she married her high school sweetheart John Paysse on June 27, 1964. Her life’s work and passion were her husband, children, and grandchildren. Her focus and talent was running an active Christian home. She made the home the center of family life. She provided encouragement, love, support, and discipline,

and was a role model and mentor to her family. She taught her children and grandchildren, by serving as an example, of what it meant to be a Christian wife and mother by the life she lived. She was involved in school and church activities, and volunteered with many Temple civic organizations. She and John owned and operated CenTex Fence Company, which they sold in 1998. For over 38 years, she cherished the time she spent with her family at their summer home in Creede, Colorado. Fall was her favorite season in the San Juan Mountains of Southwestern Colorado. She loved to travel, her favorite destinations being the American West, Alaska, and Hawaii. She was a member of SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband of 49 years John Paysse of Temple; son Kenny Paysse and wife Becky, of Temple; daughter Sandy Deyoe and husband Rodney, of Austin; grandchildren Jonathan, Andrew, and William Paysse, of Temple, Matthew Deyoe, of Austin, Kristi Deyoe Jarvis and husband James, of Cedar Park; sisters Cheryl Posey and husband Bob, of Temple, and Joan Palla, of Temple. The family requests that memorials be made to McLane Children’s Hospital Scott and White, 2401 South 31st Street, Temple, Texas 76508. Resolution Committee Ruth Kohutek Joyce Skrabanek LaVerne Vanicek —SPJST—

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Lodge 29, Taylor Youth Club plans fundraiser

Save the date—Saturday, November 2 from 8 to 10 a.m. at Applebee’s in Taylor (near Walmart). We are selling

The deadline for all Vestnik items is 5 p.m. the Wednesday before the publication date. Send your news and photos directly to:

SPJST Vestnik Editor Melanie Zavodny P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 Fax: (254) 773-8087

Email: melaniez@vvm.com

Questions? Call (800) 727-7578

tickets for an all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet that includes pancakes, bacon, sausage, eggs, eggs benedict, breakfast potatoes, fruit, orange juice, apple juice, and coffee. Tickets are $10 each. Plus, each person will receive a $5 coupon for your return visit. Youth and adults from our group will be working

the tables and door. We are raising money to help needy families this Christmas and for future activities with our youth club. To purchase tickets, contact Youth Leader Cristy Girod at (512) 468-1347 or email girodranch@yahoo.com. There are also tickets available at SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor Hall. Thank you for your support in advance! Cristy Girod Youth Leader —SPJST—

Lodge 47, Seaton youth volunteers at Buddy Walk

We worked a booth last Sunday for Buddy Walk which is a free event to the community to promote awareness

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to special needs children. I enjoyed helping the kids at the ring toss and seeing them get so excited. I hope to volunteer again soon. Hunter Bartek —SPJST—

Lodge 47, Seaton youth enjoys helping at Buddy Walk

I worked the ring toss booth with my brother Hunter last weekend for Buddy Walk. It is a walk to promote awareness for special needs kids and provide a fun day for the family. I had so much fun and enjoyed it. Dannikka Bartek —SPJST—

Lodge 29, Taylor Youth Club Members Enjoy District Two Trip to Six Flags

Lodge 29, Taylor Youth Club had a blast on the District Two trip to Six Flags on September 14, 2013. We had 31 people on the bus; 16 were youth members. We met the bus in Taylor and picked up the rest of the riders in Temple. On the way there, we had a birthday celebration for Emma Regan and Garret Sumner. Both were celebrating their birthdays that day. Once we got to Six Flags, it was just perfect. We didn’t have to

wait in long lines and the weather was beautiful. The kids had a fun day - there's no doubt about that! TOP LEFT PHOTO: Emily Sumner and Kara Kaderka enjoy the water ride. TOP CENTER PHOTO: Lodge 29, Taylor Youth Club members and leaders who went on the District Two Youth trip to Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington. TOP RIGHT PHOTO: Lodge 29 youth have fun on the water ride! —Submitted by Cristy Girod

LEFT PHOTO: Brandon Girod, top left, Collin Whatley, top right, and Trevor Magnuson. PHOTO 2: Emily and Ed Sumner. PHOTO 3: Happy

birthday to Emma Regan and Garrett Sumner! RIGHT PHOTO: Mike Girod enjoys the ride as daughter Hailey drives him around.

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Lodge 49, Rowena Youth Club reports on October meeting

SPJST Lodge 49, Rowena Youth Club met Sunday, October 13, 2013, at the lodge hall, starting at 4 p.m. Minutes were read by Cammi Teplicek, and they were accepted as read. The treasurer’s report was given by Hunter Teplicek. We talked about fall fun day and our scrapbook. We had a short program on parliamentary procedure. It was interesting, and we practiced making motions. We will help the VFW put out flags at the cemeteries on Wednesday, November 6 at 5 p.m. After the meeting was adjourned, we packed hygiene bags, which included soap, shampoo, toothbrushes, mouthwash, and lotion for Runnels County Abused Women and Children facility. This is our Join Hands Day project. Refreshments were served. We all had a good time. Next Meeting—November 10 The next youth club meeting will be on November 10 at the lodge hall in Rowena at 4 p.m. Brandon Teplicek Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 49, Rowena youth wins ornament contest

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Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Volunteer at Buddy Walk

I helped make bags for our Make a Difference Day project by putting the stickers on. It was fun! I had a good time at the District Four Fall Fun Day, and my Christmas ornament won first place. I am playing flag football this year, and I really like it! Holt Teplicek —SPJST—

Lodge 49, Rowena youth to put flags on graves for Veterans Day

We helped make the bags for our Make A Difference Day project. Our youth club will help put flags out at the cemeteries for Veterans Day. I stay busy with school work and sports. Hunter Teplicek —SPJST—

On October 6, 2013, Hunter and Dannikka Bartek of Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club and Ryan Davidson of Temple Youth Club volunteered at Buddy Walk which is a day of free activities for families of people with Special Needs. It was held at Heritage Park in Belton and different clubs came together to run games for kids and their families. These three kids worked the ring toss booth and did a great job. Thanks to these youth for taking time out of their day to come and help.

Lodge 49, Rowena Youth Club learns parliamentary procedure

We had a good youth club meeting last Sunday. We had a short program on parliamentary procedure, and it

Lodge 47, Seaton Members Attend Women of Faith Conference

was interesting and fun. We filled the basket to be taken to the Abused Women and Childrens Facility in Runnels County. Brandon Teplicek —SPJST—

Lodge 49, Rowena youth likes playing football

I liked working our Vestnik project this month. I helped with our Make a Difference Day project. I really am liking playing football this year. Hutson Teplicek —SPJST—

Lodge 49, Rowena youth reports on meeting

LEFT PHOTO: Pictured are, left to right, Sharla Pechal, Kyndall Carroll, Susan Stumbaugh, and Debbie Alexander. They attended the Women of Faith conference in San Antonio on October 11 and 12 with 35 ladies from 3P Cowboy Church. Sharla, Kyndall, and Debbie are members of Lodge 47, Seaton.

LEFT PHOTO: Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club member Kyndall Carroll and her mom Sharla Pechal, who is an accounting assistant at the SPJST Home Office, enjoy the Women of Faith Conference in San Antonio. —Submitted by Kyndall Carroll

We had a fun youth club meeting this month. We talked about how to make a motion and about how to respect our flag. We also talked about fall fun day. Cammi Teplicek —SPJST—

Podpora Wednesday, October 23, 2013

BENEVOLENCE

ROČNÍK 101 CISLO 41

Meet . . . Věra Čáslavská (pronunciation: [vjɛra tʃaslafska])

Věra Čáslavská (VČ), b. 03.05.1942 in Prague, is still a living former Czech sport gymnast, coach, and meaningful sport functionary. VČ pursued gymnastics from her childhood. VČ is seven times Olympic winner, four times Champion of the World, 11 times Champion of Europe, and four times Sportswoman of the Year in Czechoslovakia. She won the gold medal in allaround and on a balancing form at the 1964 Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo. In 1965 at the Championship of Europe in Sophia, she won five gold medals. In year 1968 at the Summer Olympic

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Games in Mexico, she won gold medal for all-around, parallel bars, and gymnastics. At that time, she married Josef Odložil (Czech representative in a run), she was reported as the best Sportswoman of the World and finished her sport career. More than 40 years later, she keeps the record in the largest absolute number of gained individual gold Olympic medals. In 1974, she studied at the Faculty of Body Culture and Sport at Charles University in Prague and then she was paid for training. In 90th years of last century, she was Chairwoman

of Czechoslovakia Olympic Committee and Member of International Olympic Committee.

Vocabulary: balancing form = kladina; all-around = přeskok; parallel bars = bradla; gymnastics = prostná cvičení •••••

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Věra Čáslavská (* 03. 05. 1942 Praha, dále VČ) je dosud žijící bývalá česká sportovní gymnastka, trenérka a významná sportovní funkcionářka. VČ se věnovala gymnastice od svého dětství. VČ je sedminásobná olympijská vítězka, čtyřnásobná mistryně světa, jedenáctinásobná mistryně Evropy a čtyřnásobná Sportovkyně

Czech Cultural Calendar

Now through December 31 Czech Muzika, Texas-Style Exhibit—at Czech Heritage Museum, 119 West French Street, Temple, Texas. (254) 899-2935. Visit www.czechmuseum.org.

October 26 CCMHouston Czech Oktober Fest and Fall Bazaar—at CCMHouston’s Prague Hall, 6 to 10 p.m. Event includes dancing/music; buffet dinner; wine/Czech beer tastings; think wine harvests; beer brewing festivals; even costumes. For cost/details, call (713) 528-2060; email events@czechcenter.org; or visit www.czechcenter.org. Submitted by Bill and Effie Rosene, Lodge 232, Mid-Houston.

October 27 Burleson County CHS Dinner/Dance—at Caldwell Expo Center. Meal served 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; dance begins at 1:30 p.m. For details, call Lydia Odstrcil (979) 2722210. Submitted by Lydia Odstrcil, Lodge 17, New Tabor

October 30 - November 1 Texas Czech Genealogical Society Conference—in Round Rock. For details, contact TCGS President Charlene Hurta via email cmhurta@earthlink.net; or via phone (979) 849-0348; or visit www.txczgs.org.

November 2 TCHCC Annual Gala—at Pavilion Hall, TCHCC grounds, 250 Fairgrounds Road, La Grange, Texas: honoring Texas Czech bands of the

past. Visit www.czechtexas.org for details.

November 3 Central Texas Accordion Jamboree—at SPJST Lodge 18, Elgin, 702 Hwy 95, North, Elgin, Texas.

November 8 Polka for the Park—at SPJST Lodge 88, Houston, 1435 Beall Street, Houston, Texas (in the Heights): benefit for First Responders’ Memorial Park in West. Featuring Grammy-winning Brave Combo.

November 9 Czech Veterans’ Military Museum and Wall of Honor Fundraiser: Bag-a-Jeep—at Burleson County Expo Building - Fairgrounds, Caldwell, Texas: catered meal; live and silent auctions; door prizes; music. Doors open at 4 p.m. Dinner/dance ticket - $25. Dance ticket only - $15. For ticket info, contact co-chairs Joe and Donna Rychlik (9798) 5673478; or Edwin Hlavaty (979) 2040117. Event sponsored by Texas Czech Genealogical Society. Visit www.txczgs.org.

December 2 Texas Czech Genealogical Society Czech Pioneer Unveiling—at SPJST Home Office, 520 North Main, Temple Texas. Watch for details. For more information, contact TCGS President Charlene Hurta email cmhurta@earthlink.net, phone (979) 849-0348, or visit www.txczgs.org. —SPJST—

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roku Československa. V Letních olympijských hrách 1964 v Tokiu získala např. zlatou medaili v přeskoku a na kladině. V r. 1965 na mistrovství Evropy v Sofii získala pět zlatých medailí. V r. 1968 na Letních olympijských hrách v Mexiku získala zlatou medaili za přeskok, bradla a prostná. V té době se vdala za Josefa Odložila ( českého reprezentanta v běhu), byla vyhlášena nejlepší sportovkyní světa a ukončila svoji sportovní kariéru. Víc jak 40 let drží rekord v absolutním počtu získaných individuálních zlatých olympijských medailí. V r. 1974 vystudovala Fakultu tělesné výchovy a sportu UK v Praze a pak se věnovala trenérství. V 90. letech minulého století byla předsedkyní Československého olympijského výboru a členkou Mezinárodního olympijského výboru.

—Ivo Marek Czech Republic

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Meet . . . Emil Holub

MUDr. Emil Holub (next EH) was the Czech doctor, traveler, cartographer and ethnographer in Africa. He was born of doctor’s family in Holice, Bohemia 1847. EH graduated Medicine Faculty at University in

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Prague, where he gained title Doctor of medicine 1872. Reading of Africa book of travel of David Livingston excited in him zeal after travelling. He realized the first way to Africa 1872. There he cured patients in European families and seekers of diamonds at the beginning. Later he set out on campaign e.g. with local hunters. He

sent the gathered natural science collection to his sponsor Vojtěch Náprstek in 20 cases into Prague. EH gathered also ethnographic collection, explored range of desert Kalahari, made detail map of area of Victoria waterfalls. After return to Prague he ordered a big exposition, lesson-presentation, he wrote a book about Vic-

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toria waterfalls and edited travel book, Seven Years in South Africa. He did not gain a room for permanent placing of these collections; therefore, he sold or donated them to Museums or Science Institutes. In 1894, he went to the USA to lecture. He died in Vienna 1902 and he is buried there. The famous explorer published many books in English. In Holice tourists can visit the “African Museum Dr. Emil Holub.” (Vocabulary: book of travel = cestopis; traveler = cestovatel; collection = sbírka.) •••

MUDr. Emil Holub (dále EH) byl český lékař, cestovatel, kartograf a etnograf v Africe. Narodil se r. 1847 v Holicích v rodině lékaře. Na přání svého otce vystudoval lékařskou fakultu na univerzitě v Praze, kde r. 1872 získal titul doktor medicíny. Touhu po cestování v něm probudila četba afrického cestopisu Davida Livingstona. První cestu do Afriky uskutečnil r. 1872. Zpočátku tam léčil pacienty v evropských rodinách a hledače diamantů. Později se vydal na výpravu s místními lovci. Přírodovědnou sbírku z výpravy poslal ve 20 bednách svému mecenáši Vojtěchu Náprstkovi do Prahy. EH shromáždil etnografickou sbírku, probádal okraj pouště Kalahari, zpracoval podrobnou mapu oblasti Viktoriiných vodopádů. Po návratu do Prahy uspořádal velkou výstavu, přednášel, napsal knihu o Viktoriiných vodopádech a vydal cestopis Sedm let v jižní Africe. Nepodařilo se mu získat prostor pro trvalé umístění sbírek, a proto je rozprodával nebo daroval muzeím a vědeckým

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Victoria County CHS sets Czech Cultural Weekend

A Czech Cultural Weekend with Daniela Sipkova Mahoney is set for November 8, 9, and 10, 2013, at Victoria Mall Community Room (next to

institucím. Roku 1894 odjel přednášet do USA. Zemřel r. 1902 a je pohřben ve Vídni. Slavný objevitel vydal mnoho knih v angličtině. V Holicích mohou turisté navštívit „Africké muzeum Dr. Emila Holuba.” —Ivo Marek Czech Republic —SPJST—

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S.P.J.S.T. Senior Living Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Expressions of Gratitude

“Homey” Environment

“Some brief reflections of our life at S.P.J.S.T. Assisted Living Community”

The facility has a “homey” environment, yet it is decorated with class. We like it for my mother because we are confidant she is in a secure and safe place. She gets three nourishing meals per day, gets her medication given at the right times, has her housekeeping taken care of weekly, can go to church, beauty shop, and exercise right there in the facility. There are so many activities for our mom in the facility as well as out and about taking the “SPJST Bus” for outings. Sometimes she must pick and choose because there is more to do than time allows. From the director to receptionist, volunteers, cooking staff, nurse, maintenance, and housekeepers, etc. everyone is so friendly and gets to know each resident by name. The thing we like most though is that the family is encouraged to participate in activities and enjoy meals with your family member. It is great, too, that my sister from out of town is allowed to spend the night when she comes for a visit. We especially like the common areas we can reserve when many of us visit at the same time. If you are looking for a place for a loved one where you don’t have to worry about them, the S.P.J.S.T. Assisted Living in Taylor is the place you are looking for. —Charlotte S. Albert of Thrall, Texas (Daughter of resident Arlene Schneider)

Friendly Neighbors and Good Friends

I can recommend S.P.J.S.T. Assisted Living as a good place to live for several good reasons. You have your own apartment, furnished with your own things. There are personal assistants to assist you with what you need. The staff will assist you with medication, if needed. We have tasty and healthy full meals— three a day. We have our choice of games and crafts, also a variety of entertainment and church activities. Our neighbors are friendly, and we make good friends. —Abby Johnson, Resident

Many Advantages 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Small table dining. My two-room single person suite with bath. Furnishings and pictures from home. Plenty of plugs for sound system. The cleaning of apartments plus complimentary laundry. 6. Medicines managed. I do not have to schedule my own. 7. Meals are delicious. I have to guard against overeating.

These are just a few of the advantages . . . there are many more! —J. Noble Atkins, Resident

Beautiful Place and the Staff is Great

My name is Ruby Rakes. My husband Clarence and I have been married for 63 years. We came to S.P.J.S.T. Assisted Living in March 2012. We moved here from Dumas, Texas, a small town north of Amarillo in the Panhandle. Our reason for moving here is that our daughter and her husband live here in Taylor, and we needed to be near them. We also have some of our grandchildren and great-grandchildren that are in the area, too. We feel fortunate to be living in such a beautiful place. The staff is great, and they are very helpful in making everything pleasant. We find the staff and residents friendly and always willing to help. We enjoy the church services, musical entertainment, and bingo. There is always some kind of entertainment we can choose to attend. We would recommend S.P.J.S.T. Assisted Living to anyone. —Clarence and Ruby Rakes, Residents

Attentive Care; Close-Knit, Family-Oriented

I can’t say enough about what a blessing it is for my father to live at S.P.J.S.T. Assisted Living in Taylor. The staff is caring, dedicated, reliable, and professional. They take a personal interest in each of the residents and make everyone feel welcome. They offer physical fitness and social activities that are so important in maintaining the well-being of the residents. It has been my experience and observation that the staff provides the attentive care that enables my father to “feel at home.” It gives my family and I great peace of mind knowing that he is safe, happy, and well-cared for in a close-knit family-oriented community. —Theresa Hajda (Daughter of resident V.J. Hajda)

Lots of Entertainment and Fun

I moved to Taylor when my son and his wife found this place this wonderful place. Everyone here is so friendly and nice. Staff, employees, and residents are so willing and able to help in so many ways. There are so many fun things to do here. Today, we visited the Blanton Museum of Art down at the University of Texas. It was wonderful. There is always something to do, exercise everyday in the week, and very well-attended. Lots of entertainment, bus trips, and more fun! I have used the exercise since I arrived, and it has certainly helped me physically. We have games, arts and crafts, painting, and more. —Ann Geil, Resident

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SPJST Fraternal Activities and Entertainment

Post your lodge’s upcoming SPJST fraternal activities and entertainment dates and information here. These listings are free. The deadline for submitting information for the Fraternal Activities and Entertainment Guide is Wednesday at 5 p.m., unless otherwise posted. Send updates directly to: VESTNIK, c/o Editor Melanie Zavodny, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503. FAX to: (254) 773-8087. Email to: melaniez@vvm.com. Advertising rates are $2 per column inch for lodge ads; $4 per column inch for non-profit organization ads; and $6 per column inch for commercial ads. For advertising information, please call the Editor at (800) 727-7578 or email melaniez@vvm.com.

LODGE 1, FAYETTEVILLE (1) Lodge Hall: 507 East Main Street, Fayetteville. Hall Rental Information: (979) 966-3795. Lodge Meetings: First Monday of even-numbered months February, April, June, August, October, and December, 6 p.m. at the lodge hall. Potluck served after meeting. Youth Club Meetings: First Monday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the lodge hall. LODGE 4, HALLETTSVILLE (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, at 3 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 Dean Carender (903) 564-7359.

LODGE 6, COTTONWOOD (3) Friday, November 1—Social night, 6 p.m. Sunday, November 3—SPJST Lodge 6 annual meeting/election of officers, 2 p.m. Sunday, November 10—Lodge 6 Appreciation Party for all who worked at the picnic and our Westfest booth, 12:30 p.m. Catered meal. Friday, November 22—Social night, 6 p.m. Sunday, December 1—SPJST Lodge 6 Christmas Party; meeting at 2 p.m. with program; turkey supper; Santa Claus; and Christmas tree to follow

Lodge Hall: 700 South Czech Hall Road, West. Directions: From Interstate 35, take the West exit and stop at the blinking light. Go east at the blinking light and stay on Oak Street through downtown West. Take Farm Road 2114 East for 3 miles. Turn right on Czech Hall Road. The lodge hall is on the right about 1/2 mile down the road. Hall Rental Information: (254) 8265882; Hall Phone: (254) 826-0005. Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the lodge 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; Hall Phone: (979) 8843211. Lodge Meetings: Second Thursday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 5:30 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 Highway 36 east onto FM 166. Proceed 2.1 miles; turn left on CR 225. Go one mile, veering to the right. Lodge building 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, October 27—Jerry Haisler and The Melody Five, polka/waltz/mix music. 3 to 7 p.m. $8 per person Saturday, November 2—Pure Country Band and Ryan C. Band, western and mix music, 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. $8 per person Sunday, November 3—Central Texas Accordion Jamboree, 3 to 7 p.m. For information, contact Rollie Redering (512) 913-1747. November 10—The Czechaholics, Sunday, polka/waltz/mix music. 3 to 7 p.m. $8 per person Sunday, November 17—The Lawmen, country and mix music. 3 to 7 p.m. $8 per person. Saturday, December 7—People’s Choice, country western and mix music. 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. $8 per person.

Lodge Hall: 702 Hwy 95 North, Elgin. Lodge 18 is a non-smoking facility. Hall Rental Information/Country/Western Band Bookings: Sheryl Wright (512 2298222; Polka 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: First Saturday of each month at 2 p.m. at the hall. Call Youth Leader Joyce Bowen for information (512) 856-2481.

LODGE 20, GRANGER (2) Lodge Hall: 114 West Davilla, 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: Located 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, 3 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: Mark or Brenda Maddux (254) 985-0002; Hall phone: (254) 985-2393. 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. LODGE 25, ENNIS (3) Saturday, October 26—Private rental Sunday, October 27—RVOS meeting, dining room Saturday, November 2—Private rental Sunday, November 3—Youth club meeting, 1:30 p.m Saturday, November 9—Arts/Crafts Show Saturday, November 16—Private rental Saturday, November 23—Private rental Saturday, November 30—Private rental

Lodge Hall: 1901 East Highway 34, Ennis. Directions: From IH-35 East at Waxahachie, take Hwy 287 East exit. Stay on Hwy 287 East until you come to Ennis. Go straight through downtown Ennis and go under the

overpass at Interstate 45. 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: Youth club meetings are at 1:30 p.m. and are scheduled on a different Sunday of the month depending on hall rentals. Call Youth Leader Rita Holland for youth club information (469) 337-2284. Game Room: Open every Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.

LODGE 28, EAST BERNARD (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 12 noon at Wharton County Library - East Bernard Branch, 746 Clubside Drive, East Bernard. LODGE 29, TAYLOR (2) All Wednesday and Friday night dances have free admission.

Wednesday, October 23—Live music: Bobby Jay Five Band, 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, October 25—Sterling Country, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Parents of Thrall 4-H/FFA make old-fashioned hamburgers beginning at 6 p.m.

Lodge Hall: 5025 FM 619, Taylor. Directions: In Taylor, at intersection of State Hwy 95 and US 79 Business (4th Street), turn east on Hwy 79. Proceed to FM 619, turn north (left) and go about .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. For youth club info, call Youth Leader Cristy Girod (512) 468-1347. Music: Second and fourth Wednesday of the month/music by Bobby Jay Five Band; Fridays, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m.; old-fashioned hamburgers every Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. As always, Thrall 4H Booster Club will be selling grilled cheese sandwiches and old-fashioned hamburgers every Friday from 6 to 9 p.m.

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: First 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. LODGE 35, ELK (3) Saturday, October 26—35 South Saturday, November 9—Nolan Pick Band Saturday, November 16—Brett Hendrix Band

Lodge Hall: 9508 Elk Road, Axtell. Directions: From IH-35 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.” Turn right onto Elk Road; go approx. 1 mile; road will dead end turn right; 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 and turn left. Go 1.1 mile and turn left on Magnolia. Take the first right turn on Cherry Bend Circle. The lodge hall is at the bend of the road (white building). 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 O’Shields (979) 324-5961; FAC Dianna Everett (979) 693-5287. LODGE 40, EL CAMPO-HILLJE (6) Lodge Hall: 30420 Loop 524 US Hwy 59, Hillje. Directions: Hall is just off US 59 in Hillje. Hall Rental Information: Brenda Cox (979) 243-4222; 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.

LODGE 41, PORT LAVACA (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of February, May, August, and November at 6 p.m. at Six Mile Presbyterian Church, Royal Road, Port Lavaca, Texas.

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LODGE 47, SEATON (2) Lodge Hall: 10842 State Hwy. 53, Temple. Directions: Seaton Star Hall is five miles east of Temple on Highway 53 (Adams Avenue). Star Hall is a non-smoking facility. Hall Rental Information: Frank Klinkovsky (254) 773-4801; 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.

LODGE 48, BEYERSVILLE (2) Lodge Hall: 10450 FM 619, Taylor. Directions: From Taylor, take the South Loop. Turn right on FM 112. Go about 1/2 mile. Turn right on FM 619. Go about three miles. Hall is on the right. Hall Rental Information: (512) 450-8310. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. at the lodge hall, except July 15 at 6:30 p.m. and August 12 at 6:30 p.m., and October 13 at 4 p.m. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the lodge hall. 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. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month at 4 p.m. at the lodge hall. LODGE 51, ELLINGER (1) Lodge Meetings: Third Friday of March, June, September, and December, 6:30 p.m. at Ellinger Fire Department, West Main Street in Ellinger.

LODGE 54, WEST (3) Friday, November 1—Lodge 54 meeting, 7 p.m., St. Joseph Hall, 303 S. Harrison Street in West. Election of officers. All members are encouraged to attend. Sunday, December 1—Lodge 54 Christmas party, Tours Hall

Lodge Meetings: First Friday in March, June, and November and the second Friday in September at 7 p.m. at Lone Star Hall, 1201 North Davis Street, West, Texas. LODGE 63, SWEET HOME (6) Lodge Meetings: Third Thursday of the month, 7 p.m. Call for meeting location. LODGE 66, WACO (3) Lodge Meetings: Location, date, and time to be announced in the Věstník minutes for each month’s meeting. Call (254) 799-4247 for more information.

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 at 1 p.m. at Luby’s Cafeteria, 1801 Ninth Street in Wichita Falls; second Sunday in September and December at 1 p.m. at Luby’s Cafeteria, 1801 Ninth Street in Wichita Falls.

LODGE 79, CORPUS CHRISTI (7) Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at Sokol Hall, 5502 Kostoryz Road, Corpus Christi. Meal served at 1 p.m.; meeting follows. Visitors welcome. Hall Phone: (361) 854-8423. 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 onto FM 2268; go 1/2 mile to hall on the right. Hall Rental Information: Frank Pajestka (254) 657-8176; Hall Phone: (254) 657-2485; or email SPJST@yahoo.com. Lodge Meetings: First Saturday of each month, 4 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Saturday of each month 2 p.m. at the hall. Board of Directors’ Meetings: First Saturday of each 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: Lodge building is located south on Hwy 36, one mile from the traffic light in Needville. Hall Rental Information: (979) 793-4313; email 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 IH-35 East in Dallas, take IH-20 East. From IH-20 East, take the IH-45 exit toward downtown Dallas. IH45 runs into Hwy 75. From Hwy 75, take a right at Bryan Street exit. From Bryan Street, turn right on Cantreal Street and go until you come to Floyd Street; take a right on Floyd Street. Hall is the second building on the right. Hall Rental Information: (214) 826-3557. Hall Phone: (214) 823-0072. Band Bookings: Cherri

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Petr (214) 352-4397. 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 onto 50th Street; go 2/10 mile. Hall is on the left. Hall Rental Information: Lucas Davidson (254) 405-5168. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at the hall.

LODGE 88, HOUSTON (5) Friday, October 25—Tony Booth, country western. $15 per person Saturday, October 26—No dance Sunday, October 27—Czech Day: The Czechaholics, polka/variety. 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. $10 per person Saturday, November 2—The Moonglow Orchestra, big band music. *Dress Code. $15 per person Saturday, November 9—Telstars. $15/ per person Saturday, November 16—Leonard Duckworth, big band. *Dress Code. $15 per person Friday, November 22—Bobby Flores. $20 per person Saturday, November 23—No dance Saturday, November 30—No dance

All dances are held from 8 to 11:30 p.m., unless otherwise noted. Reservations suggested, but not required, unless otherwise noted. Reservations held only 30 minutes past start of dance. For reservations, call (713) 869-5767, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 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 Mangum 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: Lodge Hall: (713) 869-5767; or visit www.lodge.org. 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. 17407503501. LODGE 91, SAN JACINTO (5) Lodge Meetings: quarterly meetings—TBA in the Věstník. Contact Secretary Vonda Smesny (713) 8707114.

LODGE 92, FORT WORTH (3) Lodge Hall: 3316 Roberts Cutoff Road, Fort Worth. Directions: From Interstate 35 West in Fort Worth, take Interstate 30 West to the Henderson exit. Take Henderson North, and it becomes Jacksboro Highway (TX199). Stay on this road north until Roberts Cutoff which is a right off of Jacksboro Highway. The lodge also known as National Hall is on the right about 3/4 block down the road. (A Great Western Inn Motel is on the corner.) 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 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 107, FLORESVILLE (7) Lodge Hall: 1156 FM 1303, Floresville. Directions: From Floresville, take FM 536 West three miles to FM 1303; turn right and go two miles. Hall is on the right. Hall Rental Information: (830) 393-7796. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at the 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 (Martha) 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 IH-35 East at Waxahachie, take Hwy. 287 East exit. Stay Hwy. 287 on until you come to Ennis. Go straight through downtown Ennis and under the overpass at IH-45. Then go approximately 1 3/4 miles on Hwy. 34. Hall is on the left. Hall Rental Information: Larry Valek (214) 794-7674. 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 at 6 p.m. at Gordon Memorial Library, 917 North Circle Drive, Sealy, Texas.

LODGE 142, HOUSTON (5) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. unless otherwise noted; meal served at 1 p.m. at SPJST Lodge 88, Houston Annex Building, 1435 Beall Street at West 15th, Houston (the Heights). Note: May, July, and August meetings will be held on the third Sunday - same time, same location. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at SPJST Lodge 88, Houston Annex Building, 1435 Beall Street at West 15th, Houston (the Heights). For information, contact Lodge 142, Houston President Keith Kieschnick (713) 203-8712; or Secretary Alice Jochen (979) 743-3613.

LODGE 148, EL MATON (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. at Frank Hahn’s Camphouse in El Maton. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month following the adult lodge meeting at Frank Hahn’s Camphouse in El Maton. LODGE 151, WHARTON (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of March, June, September, and December, 6:30 p.m. at Wharton Depot Museum, 100 South Sunset Street in 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 IH-35 West in Fort Worth, take IH-20 West exit. Stay on IH-20 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. Go 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 Sunday 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 Cynthia Kristinek (806) 763-7245; ckristinek@yahoo.com 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: First 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 169, BRENHAM (1) Lodge Meetings: Fourth Thursday in February, April, June, August, October, and December at Country Inn Restaurant, 1000 East Blue Bell Road, Brenham, Texas 77833. Meal and social at 6:30 p.m.; meeting at 7 p.m. The December meeting is at 12 noon on the first Sunday.

LODGE 172, PASADENA (5) Lodge Hall: 3609 Preston Road, Pasadena. Reservations/Hall Rental Information: Jo (713) 993-6878; Hall Phone: (713) 487-3297. Country/western dances are held on the first Saturday of each month, 7 to 11 p.m., except when noted. Variety dances are held on the fourth Saturday of each month, 7 to 10 p.m., except when noted. Beer, soft drinks, and ice are available at

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the bar. (Do not bring them inside the hall.) Regular Lodge/Covered Dish Meetings: Fourth Sunday of each month, meal at 1 p.m. followed by meeting at 2 p.m. with the exception of November and December, as noted. Lodge Executive Board Meetings/Trustee Meetings and Workdays: First Monday of each month, (unless the first Monday is a holiday) at 2 p.m. Dances: Held the first Saturday of each month, unless otherwise noted. Variety Dances: 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, just off Hwy 95, on the right. 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.; kitchen is open. LODGE 179, WARRENTON (1) Lodge Meetings: Second Thursday of each month, 7 p.m. at Carmine Lions Club Building, 201 Centennial Street, Carmine.

LODGE 180, BURLESON (3) Lodge Hall: 1150 South Burleson Boulevard, Burleson. Directions: IH-35 West, one-quarter mile south of Hidden Creek Parkway exit in Burleson. Hall Rental Information: (817) 558-2400; (817) 295-3483; (817) 371-0255; (972) 268-0022; Hall Phone: (817) 295-9665. Lodge Meetings: First Tuesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall.

LODGE 181, CONROE (5) Lodge Meetings: Fourth Monday of each month, 6 p.m. at Central Library in Conroe. For more information, contact Barbara Williams-Rash (936) 2957778/email b.d.willrash@att.net; Chuck Toney (281) 362-9062/email cdtiii@toney.us; or Jim Dinaso (281) 836-3649/email jimdinaso@gmail.com. Youth Club Meetings: Fourth Monday of each month, 5:30 p.m. at Central Library in Conroe.

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.

LODGE 183, ARLINGTON (3) Lodge Hall: 3100 Pleasant Valley Lane, Arlington. Directions: Take IH-35 West to Fort Worth. Take IH-20 East exit and proceed on IH-20 East until you come to Cooper Street exit. Take Cooper Street exit to the North and stay on Cooper Street until you come to Mayfield Street. Take a right on Mayfield; go down and take a left on Pleasant Valley Lane. Hall Rental Information: Hall Phone: (817) 465-8538; (214) 876-9029. 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 Hall: FM 532 West, Moulton. Directions: From Texas 95 in Moulton, take FM 532 West four miles. Lodge hall is located on the right. Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 7:30 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) 625-8262 for meeting date/time/location.

LODGE 186, CALDWELL (1) Lodge Hall: 937 State Hwy. 36, Caldwell. Directions: Lodge building is just off Hwy. 36 on the south side of Caldwell, next to Burleson County Fairgrounds. 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: Every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Kitchen and bar open. License Permit No. 1-74-2073309541002. 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. There will be a 7-11 on the right. Turn right; proceed past Hopewell School. Continue through the four-way stop. Luther Peterson Boulevard is the first street on the left. From Temple: Take IH-35 South. Just past Georgetown, exit on University Boulevard. Proceed to stop sign; take left on University Boulevard. The third street is Sunrise. Turn right onto Sunrise. The second street to the right is Luther Peterson Boulevard. Hall Rental Information: (512) 2551554; (512) 771-4948. 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 Munday’s office, 416 Oak Street, Bryan (behind the Kettle Restaurant on Texas Avenue).

LODGE 191, LUFKIN (5) Lodge Hall: 197 Hughes Road, Lufkin. Hall Rental Information/Dance Reservations: George Scogin (936) 875-2867. Lodge Meetings: Thursday night before the third Friday night of the month, 7 p.m. at the lodge hall. Regular Dances: Third Friday night of each month, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Please continue to bring finger foods for the snack table.

LODGE 196, HOUSTON-WEST (5) Lodge Hall: 17810 Huffmeister Road, Cypress. Directions: Off Hwy 290 West at Skinner. Hall Rental Information: (281) 351-1045; Hall Phone: (281) 373-9482. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, at 2 p.m. at the hall. 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. 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, call Norman Kneschk (254) 386-3222; or email normk_82@hughes.net. Youth Club Meetings: Call Youth Leader Sandra Pierce (254) 485-5801 for meeting date, time, and location.

LODGE 207, IOWA PARK (4) Lodge Meetings: Third Thursday of each month, 6 p.m. Call Secretary Mary Hatter (940) 322-8503; or any sales agent for meeting location.

LODGE 215, SOUTH PLAINS (4) Lodge Meetings: Every third Sunday of January, March, May, July, and September at 6 p.m. Contact Secretary Pam Lehmann (806) 561-5105 for location. Youth Club Meetings: Third Sunday of each month at 5 p.m. Contact Youth Leader Janeece Williams (806) 990-3351 for location.

LODGE 219, EL PASO (4) Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 9 a.m. Call Secretary Edna Rivas (915) 727-2048 for meeting location.

LODGE 229, ABILENE (4) Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month, 6 p.m. Call for meeting location Secretary Tammy Copeland (325) 320-4089. Youth Club Meetings: Call Youth Leader Deborah Stevens (325) 660-1421 for meeting date/time/location.

LODGE 246, MORGAN’S POINT (2) Lodge Meetings: First Monday of each month at SPJST Home Office, 520 North Main Street, Temple. Meal at 6 p.m. followed by the meeting at 6:30 p.m. For information, contact President James L. Lee, III (254) 289-6816. Youth Club Meetings: Call Youth Leader Trish Konkler for meeting date/time/location (254) 7809012. LODGE 258, SEGUIN (7) Lodge Meetings: Fourth Sunday of each month, 4 p.m. at Alumni Student Center, conference rooms A and B, Texas Lutheran Campus, Seguin. —SPJST—

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