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Lodge 81, Needville: October Business of the Month
Happy Halloween !
Lodge 81, Needville Sales Agent/Treasurer Bradley Stavinoha, left, and President Vincent Newman are pictured inside Lodge 81, Needville’s hall, located on Highway 36 in Needville, Texas.
SPJST Lodge 81, Needville was named “Business of the Month” for October by Needville Chamber of Commerce. “We donated the use of the hall for ESD and chamber meetings and political forums,” Lodge 81 Sales Agent/Treasurer Bradley Stavinoha reports. “We also participate in Join Hands Day, sponsor a Needville Little League team, help support the Needville Volunteer Fire Department, give scholarships to high school seniors, donate auction items for local fundraisers, and purchase items at the Needville Youth Fair Livestock auction.” Congratulations to Lodge 81 on this grand honor!
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Candy Makes A Difference
Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point youth and adult members worked together for a Make A Difference Day project stuffing more than 1,300 bags of donated candy for the community’s upcoming Halloween carnival. Pictured are, left to right, Bree, Trish Konkler, Brandon Konkler, and Brandt Konkler, Ryan Mathis, Tristain Thompson, Ingrid Petrik, John Paul Martinez, Jr., David Nauert, Susan Hutton, James L. Lee, III, and Charlie Herendon. More on page 9.
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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
Pay It For ward
ast week, a mother from Miami was so desperate to feed her hungry family that she was trying to steal a lot of food. Miami-Dade County Police Officer Vicki Thomas was about to arrest Jessica Robles but changed her mind at the last minute. Instead of arresting her, Officer Thomas bought Robles $100 worth of groceries. “I made the decision to buy her some groceries because arresting her wasn’t going to solve the problem with her children being hungry.” And, there’s no denying they were hungry. Robles’ 12-yearold daughter started crying when she told local television station WSVN about how dire their situation was: “[It’s] not fun to see my brother in the dirt hungry, asking for food, and we have to tell him, ‘There is nothing here.’” Officer Thomas says she has no question that what she did was right. “To see them go through the bags when we brought them in, it was like Christmas. That $100 to me was worth it.” But Officer Thomas did have one request: “The only thing I asked of her is, when she gets on her feet, that she help someone else out. And she said she would.”
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And guess what? The story gets even better. After word got out about what happened, people donated another $700 for Jessica Robles to spend at the grocery store. And then best of all, a local business owner invited her in for an interview and ended up hiring her on the spot as a customer service rep. She started crying when he told her. “There’s no words how grateful I am that you took your time and helped somebody out—especially somebody like me.” And to think it all started with one veteran police officer trusting her “instinct” instead of going “by the book.” —Source: WSVN 7 News Miami/Fort Lauderdale
Thanks, Buster Hayseed! Thanks to Bobby Eulenfeld (aka Buster Hayseed) of Lodge 29, Taylor for sharing this sweet poem: “Hi, Girls Thanks for the good work Please don’t stop Stay on top You’ve got what it takes to be the best You set a standard for the rest Delivered once a week I get the news I seek. —SPJST—
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
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Family Fun and Important Dates
Czech Heritage Month in Texas Lodge 29, Taylor All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast Buffet Fundraiser • Applebee’s, Taylor (2) Nov. 2 Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club Garage Sale (2) Nov. 3 Daylight Saving Time Ends Nov. 3 Lodge 18, Elgin hosts Central Texas Accordion Jamboree (2) Nov. 3 Lodge 135, Ennis Annual Dinner • Sokol Ennis (3) Nov. 9 Lodge 18, Elgin Chili Supper (2) Nov. 10 Lodge 6, Cottonwood Worker Appreciation Party (3) Nov. 10 Lodge 24, Cyclone Youth Club Holiday Dressing Fundraiser Order Deadline (2) 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. 17 Lodge 184, Mouton Family Christmas Social (6) Nov. 23 SPJST Float • Tomball Holiday Parade (5) Nov. 28-29 Thanksgiving Holidays SPJST Home Office Closed Nov. 29 SPJST Floats • Fort Worth Parade of Lights (3) Dec. 1 Lodge 6, Cottonwood Christmas Party (3) Dec. 1 Lodge 29, Taylor Christmas Party (2) Dec. 1 Lodge 54, West Christmas Party (3) Tours Hall, West Dec. 2 SPJST Home Office Christmas Open House Dec. 2 SPJST Floats • Temple Christmas Parade (2) Dec. 6 Lodge 51, Ellinger Christmas Party (1) Dec. 7 SPJST Float • Taylor Christmas Parade (2)
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SPJST INTEREST RATES . . . 08/01/2013 - 10/31/2013 SPJST Farm/ Commercial Property Rates
Farm/commercial property rates are subject to change without notice. Call the SPJST Home Office (800) 7277578.
Farm/Commercial Property Rates
75% Owner Farm Property 5.00% for 1 to 30 years Commercial Property 6.00% for 1 to 10 years 6.25% for 11 to 15 years
Universal Life Universal Life 3 (plans 1203-1222 with a guaranteed rate of 2.50%) Credited Rate: 2.75%
Whole Life/ Universal Life 3 (plans 1223-1232 with a guaranteed rate of 2.50%) Credited Rate: 3.50%
Annuities Annuity 5 (plans 8032-8039 with a 1.50% guaranteed rate) Credited Rate: 3.00%
Annuity New 5 Year (plans 8040-8041 with a 1.50% guaranteed rate) Credited Rate: 3.00%
LODGE 29, TAYLOR YOUTH CLUB. Pictured left to right are Hailey Girod, Cynthia Kaderka, Kelsey Moore, Assistant Youth Leader Connie Voigt, Youth Leader Cristy Girod, Christian Moore, Aaron Kaderka, and Kara Kaderka. Not shown are Brandon Girod, Kaitlyn Whatley, Collin Whatley, Colten Voigt, and Cody Voigt.
Special thanks to Lodge 29, Taylor Youth Club
Dear Melanie, I wanted to make sure these kids’ picture was in the Vestnik. They were a blessing to us and to the vendors. They did odd jobs helping get set up for the Christmas in October craft show on Saturday, October 12, 2013, at S.P.J.S.T. Assisted Living Community in Taylor. Also, the vendors were so thankful for all the help they were to them unloading their things from their vehicles to their booths. Just wanted to say a special thank you to them for being there for us. The event was a huge success! A total of 30 vendors offered a variety of specialty items to purchase. Among the customers, many were able to find their Christmas gifts early. Fraternally, Julie Stermer Marketing Director Editor’s Note: See more photos from Julie on page 10. —SPJST—
Member’s daughter seeks genealogy assistance
Dear Melanie, My daughter needs some help with her family history genealogy on my wife’s family. Is it possible for you to run the following in the Vestnik?
Dear Vestnik, Hello, I’m currently researching the John and Anna Polasek Hurta’s family tree, and I am trying to wrap up the research so that I can publish my family’s history. But, I’m running across some dead ends in my research, and now I find myself having to ask you to publish this letter in the Vestnik so that I can possibly get the clues I need to finish my research. These are the following families that I need some help on in my research: Joe and Rosa Pish family raised their family in the Taylor, Texas area. They had seven children: Albina (Hurta), Annie (Hurta), Rosy, Theresa (Tracy) (Hurta), August, Francis (Kanak) and Charles (Charlie). I need to get some information on Albina {married to Josef (Joe) Hurta}, Annie (married to John Hurta), and Tracy (married to August Hurta)? Frank Stiba and Annie (Anna) Hurta Stiba raised their family in the Taft, Texas, area. They had a daughter, Anna J. Hurta, who married a man with the last name of Pressler. First name I do not have. I am looking for the descendants of Anna and her husband.
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Frank Hora and Albina (Bennie) Hurta Hora had three daughters (named Esther, Julia, and Helena) and one son Frank Hora, Jr. I am looking for any genealogy help on any of their daughters’ families. Esther never married, but chances are great that Julia and Helena did get married. My mother recalls one of the daughters marrying a man who was a professor at Texas A&M with a last name of White.
If anyone can help me out, please email me at the following email address: hruskawd@sbcglobal.net. Please put “Hurta Family Tree Search” in the subject line. Thank you in advance, Hope C. Hruska Thanking you in advance, Eugene M. Hruska Lodge 88, Houston —SPJST—
SPJST Tasty Traditions Cookbook Only 300 left! Order today before they are forever gone.
Order Form 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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Credit Card #__________ __________ __________ __________ Expiration Date ______/______ 3 or 4 digit security code _________ (usually on back of card) Billing Zip Code_____________ Signature____________________________________________________________ Mail Order Form to: SPJST Tasty Traditions Cookbook PO Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503-0100 Fax (for credit card orders only): (254) 773-8087 Phone (for questions only): (254) 773-1575 Email: info@spjst.org The proceeds from cookbook sales go to Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center and SPJST Education and Nature Center.
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From the Districts
District Seven reports on Fall Fun Day
Lodge 202, Jourdanton hosted the District Seven Fall Fun Day at American Legion Hall in Jourdanton on September 8, 2013, with 63 members and guests attending. Special guests were Supreme Lodge Secretary-Treasurer Leonard Mikeska, State Youth Director Lynette Talasek, and Fraternal Field Manager Hiram Dixon. Also attending were Czech Heritage Museum Director Roxanne Bertrand and S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home Director Jerry Sijansky. District Seven Director Bob Bayer was convalescing from surgery and unable to attend. District President Colleen Jenke presided at the brief business meeting. Lodge 202, Jourdanton youth posted the colors. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Silence was observed for the military. Lodge 202 President James House welcomed everyone. All district officers were present. District lodges represented were: 79, Corpus Christi; 107, Floresville; 185, New Braunfels; 202, Jourdanton; and 258, Seguin. District Seven Queen Michelle House read a poem for Grandparents Day. State King Sammy Hoggard presented facts concerning Grandparents Day. Wendy Pruski read a letter from District Director Bob Bayer stating as of July 30, 2013, District Seven is second in the state with 173 applications written, first in certificates issued, and first in insurance issued. Lodge 79, Corpus Christi leads the state with 90 applications issued. Supreme Lodge Secretary-Treasurer Leonard Mikeska stated the four-year TDI audit was clean with no write-ups. There will be a mail-out to members who have less than $25,000 insurance. Fraternal Field Manager Hiram Dixon is excited about the insurance certificates available. The sales agents were recognized. A thank you was expressed to Lodge 79, Corpus Christi for the delicious kolaches and cookies that were served at the summer getaway. District Seven contributes $200 each year to help defray the expenses. District Youth Counselor Wendy Pruski recognized District Seven Queen Michelle House and Duchess Katlyn Polasek and State King Sammy Hoggard and Duke Ethan Hilbig. Wendy also announced Michelle and Katlyn were first runner-up to the State Queen and Duchess.
Lodge 79, Corpus Christi will host the District Seven Spring Meeting in 2014. Supreme Lodge Secretary-Treasurer Leonard Mikeska gave the table prayer. A delicious roast beef meal was served. Youth Christmas ornament contest winners were: Ages Kindergarten to 8 1st - Diego Valdez (202) 2nd - Joshua Spence (202)
Ages 9 to 11 1st - Katlyn Polasek (202) 2nd - Kylie Bosquez (202) 3rd - Ethan Hilbig (185)
Ages 12 to 14 1st - Kelly House (202) 2nd - Samara Valdez (202) 3rd - Amanda Hoggard (202) 4th - David Popham Sanders (202) 5th - Tyler Hilbig (185) Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Michelle House (202) 2nd - Angel Valdez (202) 3rd - Sammy Hoggard (202) 4th - Hayley Hilbig (185) Cookies 1st - Jim Koutny 2nd - Roxanne Bertrand (107) 3rd - Georgia Marek (202) Dominoes 1st - James Lowak (258) 2nd - James House (202) 3rd - Sandra Hoggard (202) 4th - Sammy Hoggard (202)
Horseshoes 1st - Liz Bielefeld (107) and James House (202) 2nd - Wendy and Lian Pruski (107) 3rd - Lane and Sammy Hoggard (202) Kolaches 1st - Bettie House (202) 2nd - Georgia Marek (202)
Needlework 1st - Sammy Hoggard (202)
Bunco, split-the-pot, door prizes, and prize drawings were also held. The meeting adjourned. Fraternally, Bettie House, Secretary —SPJST—
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Lodge 6 Cottonwood shares announcements
Dear Members, Due to a conflict, our November social will be changed to Friday, November 22 at 6 p.m. Also, the Lodge 6 appreciation party will be held Sunday, November 10 beginning at 12:30 p.m. This party is for all who worked at our annual lodge picnic and Westfest booth. A catered meal will be served. Fraternally, Milton Peterson, President —SPJST—
Lodge 18, Elgin: accordion jamboree this Sunday
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 music can be found in all cultures through the ages. In the 1950s, professional accordion players such as Myron Floren and Dick Contino kept
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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 variety 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.
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The Central Texas Accordion Jamboree is taking place at SPJST Lodge 18, Elgin at the Starlight Ballroom on Highway 95 on November 3 at 3 p.m. Food and beverages are available at the hall. Come and have a fun time. Submitted by, Rollie Revering —SPJST—
Lodge 24, Cyclone Youth Club: let us make your holiday dressing
Dear Members and Friends, Take it easy this Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays! Let our youth club make your dressing for you. We will be selling dressing for $10 per bag. The dressing will be prepared on November 17. It will be frozen and delivered November 19 through 26. Each bag will fill a 9 x 13-inch pan. All you have to do is thaw and bake it! Keep it a secret—we won’t tell anyone you didn’t make it yourself! Please call Youth Leader Kim Campbell (254) 721-0586 to place your order today. Orders are due by November 10. Thank you for supporting the youth of Lodge 24, Cyclone! Fraternally, Kim Campbell, Youth Leader —SPJST—
Lodge 32, Victoria: enjoy barbecue sandwiches on November 14
Just a reminder – Thursday, November 14 at 6 p.m. – barbecue sandwiches! The lodge will provide barbecue sandwiches, chips and dips, coffee, and tea. We have three members bringing desserts so everyone else can just come on out and enjoy the sandwiches and fellowship! Following the meal, we will have a business meeting which includes election of officers. We hope you will join us! Fraternally, Kathy Ahlstrom FAC/Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 54, West meets this Friday at St. Joseph Hall
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SPJST Lodge 54, West will have its quarterly meeting on Friday, 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—
The SPJST Store
Iron-on or heat press SPJST rhinestone logo. $10 - comes with instruction sheet.
SPJST logo shirt. Size 3XL only. $10 each (plus $5 for Priority Mail shipping). To order shirt or rhinestone logo, call Susan at (254) 7731575.
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Lodge 66, Waco reports on October meeting
The meeting was called to order by President John Engelke at LaVega High School on Monday, October 21, 2013, at 6:20 p.m. with all officers present with the exception of Vice President Mary Alice Langlotz. There were 10 members present. Members recited the Pledge of Allegiance and motto. Members stood for a moment of silent prayer for deceased member Hattie C. Kucera. Secretary Sister Dana McAdams read the minutes of the September 9 meeting, and they were approved as read. President John Engelke read a letter from Vice President Mary Alice Langlotz who is retiring from her position at the end of the year. A discussion was held on the upcoming appreciation luncheon which is to take place at Lodge 6, Cottonwood. We hope to have a good turnout. You will take exit 353 in West and follow signs to Lodge 6, Cottonwood. Due to the absence of FAC Sister Mary Alice Langlotz, President John Engelke read the monthly FAC letter from State FAC Frank Horak. Sister Dorothy Veselka of the cheer and condolence committee reported that she sent get well cards to Frank
Happy Birthday, Debbie!
Happy birthday to Debbie Galler of Lodge 66, Waco! She was recognized at the lodge’s October meeting and presented a cake. She celebrated her birthday on October 22.
Horak, Debbie Galler, Jodie McAdams, Sr., and Gene and Dorothy Gerlich. She sent sympathy cards to the family of Hattie C. Kucera and to the Henry Veselka family on the death of their sister Clara. Bookkeeper Sister Diana Engelke gave the bookkeeping report. Sister Diana Engelke read names of candidates for membership. Christine Galysh wrote up Everline Tucker. She was accepted into Lodge 66. Sister Diana Engelke read a resolution of sympathy on Hattie C. Kucera. May she rest in peace. Election of officers was held today. Officers for 2014 are: President John Engelke Vice President Michael Galler Secretary Dana McAdams Financial Secretary-Treasurer/FAC Diana Engelke Reporter Dorothy Veselka Guide Mary Lou Urbanek
Fraternalist of the year will be Dana McAdams. Congratulations! The entertainment committee members are Debbie Galler, Mary Lou Urbanek, Louie Veselka, and Dorothy Veselka. October birthday celebrant was Debbie Galler. Door prize winner was George Pauling. Winner of the 100 percent prize was also George Pauling. Appreciation Luncheon— November 2 Our next function will be the appreciation luncheon at Lodge 6, Cottonwood on November 2.
Next Meeting—December 9 Our next regular lodge meeting will be held at LaVega High School on Monday, December 9 at 6 p.m. The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m. Fraternally, Dorothy Veselka, Reporter —SPJST—
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SPJST presents $50,000 to Czech Heritage Museum
SPJST Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek, center, presents a check for $50,000 to Czech Heritage Museum President Jerry Milan, left, and Czech Heritage Museum Treasurer Jesse Pospisil. The donation was approved at the recent SPJST Supreme Lodge meeting as directed by the Finance Committee.
Lodge 81 Needville reports on October meeting
The October 2013 meeting of SPJST Lodge 81, Needville was held on Sunday, October 20. At 12 noon, a prayer of thanks was given, and lodge members enjoyed a meal of homemade chicken noodle soup with some side dishes and an assortment of desserts. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Tom Stavinoha for making the soup for us. Thanks to Darlene Blinka and her kitchen committee for getting everything ready for us. President Vincent Newman called the business meeting to order at 1 p.m. Darlene Blinka led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. All officers answered the roll call except Special Funds Chairman Tom Stavinoha. Added to our sick list was Georgie Kettler. We hope you have a speedy recovery. Secretary Willie Mae Kuykendall read her report, and it was approved as read. Treasurer Bradley Stavinoha read his report, and it was approved as read. President Vincent Newman read Tom Stavinoha’s special funds report, and it was approved as read. Since we didn’t have any old business, we moved directly to new business. Under new business, President Newman read information about the bowling tournament on February 8, 2014, in New Braunfels. He also re-
minded members that October is Czech Heritage Month. He finished by reading the calendar of events for the different districts. A motion was made to give Glen Vacek a gift certificate for his service to our lodge. Under other business, a motion was made to get bids for someone to thoroughly clean and detail the lodge hall. Motion passed. Another motion was made and passed to allow Tom Stavinoha to decide on what to do with the kitchen cabinet doors including having one key for all the doors. Door prize winners were Lucille Rohan, Emma Kujawa, Darlene Blinka, and Winnie Susan. Congratulations to our lucky winners!
Next Meeting—November 17 For our next meeting on November 17, Willie Mae Kuykendall volunteered to make dressing, and Darlene Blinka volunteered to bake two small turkeys. Thanks, ladies! Members, please bring a side dish and a dessert. See you at the next meeting! Fraternally, Jeanette Newman Reporter —SPJST—
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Lodge 84, Dallas plans Make a Difference Day project
Dear Readers, Lodge 84, Dallas held its monthly meeting on Monday, October 21, 2013. The meeting was brought to order at 7:02 p.m. by President Justine Yeager. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Sister Barbara Kopecky Gannon. A moment of silence was then held for our departed members John Becan, James Janousek, and Louis Toverny and the troops serving overseas. Minutes from last month’s meeting were read by Secretary Cherri Petr; they were approved by all after a couple of corrections. Sunshine Lady JoAnn Manak reported that sympathy cards were sent to the families of John Becan, James Janousek, and Louis Toverny. May their loved ones rest in peace. FAC Vicki Sims reminded everyone of the Make a Difference Day community service project that will be held Saturday, October 26 beginning at 10 a.m. at the lodge hall. Youth Leader Bessie Petr reported on the youth joining the adults with dancing beseda at the State Fair on Sunday, October 20. She also reminded everyone about the service project for Saturday. House Committee Jim Liska reported that locks have been changed on
Happy Birthday, Benjamin!
Happy birthday to Benjamin Dodd who celebrated his special day on October 4, 2013. He is the grandson of Joe and Jean Motl. They are all members of Lodge 155, Austin.
the front doors as a security measure. Additionally, he gave thanks to the “angels” who came and manicured the yard before it got overgrown.
Next Meeting—November 17 President Yeager reminded everyone that the next meeting will be held on Sunday, November 17 at 2 p.m. before adjourning the meeting at 8:35 p.m. Also as a reminder, we are still looking to update our member’s database and if you or anyone in your family has moved, married, changed their name, and/or have passed away, keep us informed by dropping us a note. Fraternally, Anne Scott Cowan, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 91 San Jacinto sets Dec. 14 Christmas party
Lodge 91, San Jacinto held its third quarterly meeting on Saturday, October 12, 2013, at Golden Corral in Baytown, Texas. All officers were present with the exception of Vice President Polly Lowden. Also present were District Five Director Larry W. Pflughaupt and wife Dorothy and members of the previous Lodge 156, Baytown. The meeting was called to order, and the minutes and treasurer’s report from the June meeting were read and approved. President William Locke asked for readings of any communications. Fraternal Activities Coordinator Malba Smesny informed members present that October was Czech Heritage Month. She also spoke about the 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive and the 2014 SPJST calendar. She then asked for volunteers to help out at the Paws Across Texas benefit to be held on October 19. Evelyn Wotipka spoke briefly about her HOME Project “Helping Our Military Endure.” A motion was made and carried to donate $200 to Evelyn to help with her project. Christmas Party—December 14 The next item discussed was the 2014 Christmas party. A motion was made and seconded to hold the Christmas party at Golden Corral in Baytown, Texas, on December 14. Motion carried.
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Last, President Locke suggested that new shirts be made for the officers with the new name—Lodge 91, San Jacinto. It was decided that the shirts would be made on an as needed basis. A motion was made and seconded to adjourn the meeting at 12:15 p.m. Motion carried. Everyone enjoyed a delicious meal and great conversation. Thank you to all who attended. Fraternally, Vonda Smesny, Secretary —SPJST—
Lodge 97, Placedo members prepare dishes from SPJST Tasty Traditions
Lodge 97, Placedo met on September 13, 2013, at the Lodge 32, Victoria’s building. A meal of fried chicken was provided by the lodge. Members attending brought side dishes. Several of the dishes were from the new SPJST SPJST Tasty Traditions cookbook. There was corn bread, macaroni salad, fruit salad, potato casserole, cinnamon cake, cookies, cinnamon rice, green beans, and cole slaw. We had to wait a few minutes on the chicken from HEB. It seems the order got mixed up. We visited for a while, and before you know it, the chicken was being brought in by an HEB person. It was nice and fresh. A wonderful meal it was! Thank you, Donna Vanek, for your hard work at organizing the meals and
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functions for our meetings and making it all happen. The lodge was selling the new cookbook that some of the dishes came from for $15. The business part of the meeting began at 6:45 p.m. We had a new member, and we were all glad to meet Aileen Lott. Mrs. Lott was transferring from Lodge 148, El Maton. Welcome, Mrs. Lott. We also had a guest speaker, District Six Director Karen Kaspar. The passing of our beloved Charlie Garrett was announced at the meeting. The Garrett family sent a thank you card to show their appreciation of the lodge’s acknowledgement of their loss. We will miss Mr. Garrett very much. Minutes from the July meeting were read by Gay Revel. The minutes were accepted by all. The treasurer’s report was read by David Vanek, and it was accepted by all. The Corpus Christi getaway was discussed. Unfortunately, there was not anyone from the lodge who was able to attend this year. We will all try for next year. Gay Revel has arranged for the SPJST Float to be entered in the Veterans parade on November 11 in Victoria. The float will hold 25 people, and anyone wanting to ride on the float should wear a red shirt. Well, it’s scholarship time again. Anyone applying for an SPJST Scholarship needs to have it ready to submit by January 2014. The District Six Fall Meeting will be October 27 at Lodge 40, El CampoHillje. Karen Kaspar spoke about the Supreme Lodge meeting minutes that
Lodge 97, Placedo Shares September Meeting Scenes
Lodge 97, Placedo met September 13, 2013, at Lodge 32, Victoria hall. —Submitted by Diana Redd, Reporter
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are in the Vestnik. We should always look over the minutes to see if there is something that needs to be brought up for the next business meeting. If anyone has any questions or suggestions, she asked that we let her know.
Next Meeting—December 13 Our next meeting will be December 13 at Vera Cruz Restaurant in Victoria. The meeting will start at 6 p.m. with a meal. This is the official start of the Christmas season for me. I love the fall and Christmas activities that SPJST has. The meeting was wrapped up with some playing bingo and, of course, our door prizes. Fraternally, Diana Redd, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 133 San Antonio Thanksgiving luncheon Nov. 17
Lodge 133, San Antonio will host its annual Thanksgiving luncheon on Sunday, November 17, 2013, at Good Shepherd Activity Center, located at 1630 Goliad Road. A delicious 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. See you there! Fraternally, Jarolyn Popp, President —SPJST—
Lodge 135, Ennis annual dinner this Sunday
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
Lodge 187, Round Rock welcomes new members
SPJST Lodge 187, Round Rock welcomes twins Jena and Jordan Pachicano. Proud family are parents Jana and Joseph Pachicano, grandmother Kay Beck Henderson, and great-grandparents Genelle and Gene Beck. All three generations are members of SPJST Lodge 187, Round Rock. Welcome, Jena and Jordan! —SPJST—
Jordan and Jena Pachicano
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—
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encouraged to bring their electric bill for comparison purposes. Thank you, Bernice Stolarski FAC/Secretary/Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 139 Danbury meets November 12
Lodge 139, Danbury would like to remind members that the next meeting will be held Tuesday, November 12, 2013, at 6 p.m. at Danbury City Hall. We would like to see you all there. You need to see if there are any new changes to your insurance and know your officers. Students, don’t forget to get your scholarship application turned in. Fraternally, Winnie Stefka, Reporter —SPJST—
Leonard and Dorothy Mikeska celebrate 50 years of marriage
Lodge 141, Sealy invites members to Nov. 12 meeting
President Bennie Stolarski called the October meeting to order, beginning with the Pledge of Allegiance. This was followed by the reading of the minutes and the treasurer's report. Sales Agent John Simpson had a schedule of events sheet as a starting point for planning future meetings. Freda Jemela and Bernice Stolarski will be contacting our members to get email addresses so that we will have a way to contact them about upcoming events. The SPJST Float was entered in the Austin County Fair Parade on October 10 and received Runner-Up Governor’s Award. Riders included Bennie and Bernice Stolarski, Carol Stayton, Brian Vanicek, and Frank Horak. Also coming from the Home Office were Lynette Talasek and John Hoelscher who brought the float. Thanks to everyone for making this a fun event.
Next Meeting—November 12 The next meeting will be at the Gordon Memorial Library at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, November 12. John Simpson will do a presentation on electrical deregulation. Members and guests are
Leonard and Dorothy Mikeska of Temple celebrated their 50th anniversary on October 5, 2013, with a reception, dinner, and dance at SPJST Lodge 24, Cyclone Flag Hall. Dorothy Skrabanek of Temple married Leonard Mikeska on October 5, 1963. The couple has two children and four grandchildren: Mark Mikeska and wife Cheryl of College Station and their children, Joshua and Anna Joy; and Reverend Denise Mikeska and her husband Charles of Temple and their children, Ray and Kristen. Leonard has been employed by the SPJST for 46 years, and he currently serves as Supreme Lodge SecretaryTreasurer. Leonard and Dorothy are members of SPJST Lodge 200, BrucevilleEddy. —SPJST—
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Lodge 184 Moulton Christmas social Sunday, Nov. 17
Dear Members, You are invited to our SPJST Lodge 184, Moulton Family Christmas Social and election of officers on Sunday, November 17, 2013, at the lodge hall beginning at 2 p.m. A meal will be served at 4 p.m. Please bring an item for the silent auction. Desserts are welcome. Please RSVP by November 12 to Elmer Michna (361) 596-7446 or Johnnie Hoffman (361) 865-2342. We look forward to seeing you on Sunday, November 17 in Moulton! Fraternally, Johnnie Hoffman Treasurer —SPJST—
Ennis Sewing Circle
Ennis Sewing Circle met on Thursday, October 10, 2013, around 8 a.m. We stretched the Junior Sokol Polka Festival quilt. The following quilters arrived early – Georgia Holy, Martha Ritchey, Victoria Vlk, Dorothy Prachyl, Ann Clagett, Dolores Vrana, Dorothy Kudrna, Irene Prachyl, and Pat Fowler. Thank you, quilters, so much. Thank you to Chad Wester for arranging the tables and chairs. That is such a big help. By lunchtime, we had 18 members. President Irene led us in grace, and we all enjoyed a delicious lunch. Thank you all for the delicious lunch. Ann brought a very good soup; Dorothy Valek - a beautiful coconut meringue pie; Willy Matus – a chocolate pie; Ginny Svehlak – a delicious chocolate cake along with so many other wonderful dishes and desserts. Thank you to the set-up and clean-up crew. After lunch, quilters returned to quilting, and President Irene called the
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meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all, and a moment of silence was held for Alan Mach, Walter Marusak, Rosie Zhanel, Louis Mikel, and Sandra Fuller. The “Our Father” was recited for the above and for all our members especially Eleanora Pelzel. Eleanora is still in the hospital in De Soto recuperating from knee surgery and other complications. Keep her in your prayers. Secretary Dolores Vrana read the minutes of our last meeting, and they were approved. She thanked Ginny for taking notes for her last month. Treasurer Dorothy Bobalek gave the treasurer’s report. It was approved. Ann Clagett gave the sunshine report and announced October birthday celebrants – Sadie Kubin, Mildred Trlica, Georgia Holy, Margaret Martinek, Bertha Podhrasky, and Georgie Morales. “Happy Birthday” was sung to Georgia, Margaret, and Georgie. Birthday cards were signed for Sadie Kubin and Mildred Trlica. Pat Fowler announced we will quilt for either Ann or Pat; I didn’t catch which one.
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Ginny Svehlak read six funny newspaper clippings. They were enjoyed by all. We always need a good laugh. Kitchen Committee announced we will be needing spoons and forks. Dorothy Valek was thanked for the coffee cups and foil she donated. Ann Clagett was thanked for the Christmas sacks for the shut-in members. President Irene read our new guidelines. Some were discussed then all were voted on. Irene suggested we put a contact telephone number for each member in our new book. It was voted on, and phone numbers were collected. Our Thanksgiving dinner was discussed. Ann Clagett will bake turkey; Dorothy and Willie will bring dressing, and Ginny will bring gravy. I know we will have many other good dishes and desserts. We want to thank Cecilia Holland for donating a box of scrap material to our Circle. Everyone went digging through it. Dorothy Kudrna handed out notes to everyone “calling all seniors” for
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Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point Members Stuff Halloween Bags for Community
LEFT PHOTO: Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point President James L. Lee, III welcomes guests Susan Zoch, left, and Linda Mahan who helped stuff the candy into Halloween-themed bags. CENTER PHOTO: Left to right, youth Bree, Tristain Thompson, and Ryan Mathis stuff candy. RIGHT PHOTO: President James L. Lee, III and Ingrid Petrik take a break. BELOW LEFT PHOTO: Best friends and Lodge 246 members Ingrid Petrik, left, and Susan Hutton enjoy the afternoon making a difference for Morgan’s Point youth. BELOW CENTER PHOTO: James, left, and
Charlie arrange candy pieces in the Halloween bags. BELOW RIGHT PHOTO: The group is all smiles after stuffing more than 1,300 bags of candy. The candy will be distributed to the community’s youth at the Morgan’s Point Halloween Carnival set for October 31. More than $500 of candy was donated to fill all of the bags. Special thanks to Walmart Distribution, Walmart Supercenter in Belton, Walmart Supercenter in Temple, Sam’s Club, Mac Haik Dodge, Target, and Freightliner for the candy donations.
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exercise class we have at Sokol gym every Tuesday morning at 10 a.m. Class is open to all senior citizens. Sokol membership is not required. The drop-in fee is $5 for Sokol members; $6 for non-Sokol members. We would love to have you come join us. We have lots of fun. It was good to have Josephine Kubin back. We are glad you were feeling well enough to join us. We have missed you. President Irene had on display a Christmas tree skirt and pattern that she is making. It is really pretty, and she will pass the pattern out if you like. President Irene thanked Ann Clagett for the beautiful Halloween decorations. She went all out this year. She also thanked all for coming and quilting. The 50-50 dollar game was won by Georgia Holy. President Irene also reminded all that the next meeting and Thanksgiving dinner will be November 14. We will quilt, eat, have the meeting, and 50-50 dollar game. So, everyone, don’t forget! Please come.
Other News Joe and Dorothy Valek and Pat and Raymond Zapletal enjoyed their trip to Fredericksburg for Oktober Fest and to Penelope for the church festival. They had a great time. Dorothy Prachyl’s grandson Andrew Cole in Colorado has received his driver’s license and can now get around by himself. How nice for him. He and his brother Adam are now into water polo, and entering many tournaments out of state. That is one sport that I know nothing about.
Everyone, remember November 14 – Thanksgiving dinner, quilting meeting, and 50-50 dollar game. You can start buying tickets for the Christmas quilt, and if any of you wish to make a donation for our shut-in Christmas sacks. Bring plenty of cash. Stay well and happy. See ya! Georgie Morales, Reporter —SPJST—
Fort Worth Friendship Club
The Friendship Club meeting was called to order on Wednesday, October 2, 2013, at the St. Thomas Dining Room by President Betty Krenek. Everyone was welcomed. The Pledge of Allegiance was said, and Vice President Alene Kercho read “Every Sun Rise Brings a Blessing” which was enjoyed by all. The passing of Elizabeth Joyce was reported, and masses from the Club will be said in her memory. Elizabeth was one of our new members and will be missed. Our sympathy goes out to her family. October hostesses of Ann Connor, Ella Greer, and Tracy Horn were thanked for all their good work. Tables were decorated with pumpkins which were enjoyed by all. Rose Ann Spann took a photograph of all members wearing orange. The minutes from the last meeting were read by Elizabeth Creamer, and Treasurer Jo Ann Wilcox gave the financial report. Both were accepted as presented. The singing of “Happy Birthday” went out to October celebrants of Mary
Windham, Sharron Connelly, and Mary Schneider. May you all have many more. Sunshine Person Paula Hall reported sending get well cards to Kathy Ormsbee and Monalee Hattendorf and thinking of you cards to Lucille Kret and Linda Horner. Door prizes were brought by Paula Arsenault (two), Ann Connor, Ella Greer (two), Helen Skrasek, Lola Taylor, and Darlene Tompkins. Thanks, ladies, for your donations as we had lots of happy winners. Winners of the 50/50 dollar games were Ella Greer and Paula Hall. President Betty appointed Lupe Esparza, Paula Hall, and Margaret Sears to be on the nominating committee. Elections will be in November with officers assuming duties in January. The president asked if anyone had any changes to the current guidelines, and there were none. The Thanksgiving luncheon was discussed, and Betty and Stanley Krenek volunteered to prepare the turkey with Jo Ann Wilcox and Alene Kercho bringing the dressing. Also in November, our program will include a presentation by a crime prevention specialist from Fort Worth Police Department on “Personal and Home Safety Tips for Seasoned Citizens.” All members are encouraged to attend as I hear the presentation is very good. November hostesses are Paula Arsenault, Debbie Skrasek and Rose Ann Spann. November is also a month in which the Club supports St. Thomas Food Bank so don’t forget your non-perishable food items. Lydia Alholm is looking forward to the upcoming visit from grandson Danny Alholm, his two children Cole and Parker, and daughter-in-law Kathy
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Alholm, all from the Chicago area. Special thanks to Lydia for taking notes of the meeting for me as I was away on a trip. Next meeting will be November 6 and don’t forget, we will have a crime prevention speaker. Bring items for St. Thomas Food Bank and your luncheon dish to share. See you then.
My Trip to Israel and Jordan My sister Lil Kosarek and friends Joe and Joyce Ehrenberger of Dallas and I traveled to the Holy Lands for a two-week visit. We flew into Tel Aviv and arrived just in time for dinner and to meet our fellow travelers. There was a group of 14 from Cleveland (and one person even knew about Sokol) plus others for a total count of 29. All were very nice and congenial, and we all had a good time. The first day out was a Sunday. Our first stop was at the site where prophet Jonah started his journey that left him in the belly of a whale and where Andromeda was tied to a rock as a sacrifice to a sea monster before being saved by Perseu. We went inside St. Peter’s church next door with a Catholic mass in progress in English with a large screen on the side with words to an English song, which we sing in my church, that the congregation was singing. We soon noticed that all signs were in Hebrew and English, everyone spoke English, and prices quoted were always in US dollars. I had purchased some Shekels before leaving home and then had problems in getting rid of them. We toured Tel Aviv, explored the Market, and drove to Haifa with a stop in Caesarea to see the ancient theater, aqueduct, and Hippodrome. We rode the cable car to view
S.P.J.S.T. Assisted Living in Taylor Hosts “Christmas in October”
S.P.J.S.T. Assisted Living Community hosted “Christmas in October” on Saturday, October 12, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event included stained glass, quilts, dollies, placemats, wrought iron, jewelry, decor, handmade bears, food vendors, and much more. The event was a huge success! A total of 30 vendors offered a variety of specialty items to purchase. Among the customers, many were able to find their Christ-
mas gifts early. LEFT PHOTO: Vendors came from miles away to display their special items. Here, Lois Grayhill with Grandma’s Angels is pictured at her booth. CENTER PHOTO: Judy Parnell of Tome Fromme Jewelry displays her beautiful, unique, handmade pieces. RIGHT PHOTO: Local vendors like Nancy Kruse displays her special UT and ATM jewelry. —Submitted by Julie Stermer, Marketing Director
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the white cliffs, visited the UNESCO World Heritage site of Acre to see Crusaders’ Hall and Al Jazar Mosque, toured the Hanging Baha’l Gardens, and had a tour of the Carmel Winery where we were able to sample and purchase some wines. Next, it was on to Nazareth to see the Church of the Annunciation which is the location where Mary was visited by the Archangel Gabriel and was told that God had selected her to be the mother of Jesus. Then, it was on to Lippori National Park, known for its mosaics including the “Mona Lisa of Galilee” which was on the very top of a hill. Next visit was to Cana to view the wedding church, and one couple from Cleveland had arranged to have their wedding vowels renewed, which was so special to all of us. It was here we saw, and it is believed, to be one of the jars from the wedding of Cana where Mary told Jesus that all the wine was gone, and he told her to fill the six jars with water which he changed into wine. Next, a visit to Tabagha and Capernaum, villages where Jesus was said to have made local fishermen into “fishers of men” and where he multiplied the loaves and the fish to feed the multitudes. We enjoyed the views of Galilee from the Mount of Beatitudes and all along the way our guide talked about Israel culture and traditions. He was Arabic so he also told us of his culture and traditions. He was so knowledgeable of both cultures. Our next stop was the City of Jerusalem by way of the Jericho. We visited Mount Olivet for a panoramic view of the Old City with a visit to the Garden of Gethsemane. This evening we had a night tour of Jerusalem before arriving at the ruins of the Tower of David where we enjoyed a spectacular sound and light show. It was cold in the evening, and we were told to wear the warmest of clothes we had. Next morning, we went to Yad Vashem, the Holocaust Memorial Museum which contains the world’s largest collection of information on the Holocaust, and we also went through the Children’s Museum which was dark and had tiny flickering lights with a hand rail to guide us through while the names of all the children that died were read off. It was so very sad. We also went to the Museum to see the Dead Sea Scrolls. Later, we went to Bethlehem, a Palestinian city, to see the Church of the Nativity. We had to wait in line for about an hour to go down to see where Mary gave birth to Jesus. Next day, we journeyed into the desert, rode a cable car up to the fortress of
Masada, and walked the rest of the way to the top. We had lunch at a hotel on the Dead Sea where several of us went into the famously salty waters where you can float. Joyce and I didn’t try to float, we just went in a short way and sat down. When we left, we were told the camels were waiting and sure enough, out in the middle of this huge desert, we come to a place which looked like tent city, several camels were there, and all of us went for a ride. It was two persons per camel. Lil got on first, sat in the back, and by the time I barely got one foot over, the camel started getting up. Thank goodness, I had a good hold of the bar and held on. Otherwise, I would have tumbled off head first. (I thought to myself, I’m a former Sokol gymnast and I can hold on.) This was in the village of Kfar Hanokdim where later we sat on pillows, served hot tea, and were told of their customs (very interesting.) Then we were served a traditional Bedouin dinner in another tent where we sat at tables with benches. Their meals always consist of small salad bowls with various vegetables served family-style then a large round tray with pita bread on bottom, rice in middle with roasted chicken. It was very tasty. In Jerusalem, we visited the Wailing Wall where Jews traditionally gather for prayer. I noticed that it was fenced off, and there was a fence down the middle. We were told the ladies go to the section on the right, and men go to the left. I also noticed that there were lots of women—one had to wait a few minutes just to be able to touch the wall, while on the men’s side, there were only a few men, and their section was much larger. We had a nice Jewish couple from Cleveland so I asked why there were such few men. He showed me on his camera that the men are also allowed to go inside and that it was full. All of us put little notes in between the bricks with our prayers. On our last day in Jerusalem, we visited King David’s Tomb on Mount Zion and the Upper Room where Jesus held the Last Supper. Then, we followed the Via Dolorosa (Stations of the Cross) to the Church of Holy Sepulcher. A few of the stations had a small chapel, with the number on the outside, sometimes it was just a number, and all this was in narrow alleys with shops on both sides and packed with people. The last four stations were inside the Church of Holy Sepulcher. The 14th Station, where Jesus is laid in the Tomb, was a two-hour line, and we ran out of time. I was disappointed in the Stations, and in telling my friend Anna
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Johnson about this, she said she knew what it was like as she has seen it on television. (Maybe I need to watch more television!) About half of the group left for home while 14 of us stayed to go to Jordan. We had a group visa, but we had to go through customs which was not a problem. Our Israel bus driver took us to the border where we got off the bus, got our luggage, and walked across the street where we were picked up by a Jordan bus, new driver, and Jordan tour guide. We continued on. We traveled to Petra, a city lost to the outside world for centuries which is carved into the red rocks of Mount Hor. It was a nice, long walk to the center which had tombs, caves, and carvings all along the way. We were told that people lived here in tents until in 1985 when the government came in, moved the people to apartments, and opened the area to visitors. Next day, we visited Madaba, a city of mosaics, St. George’s Church, and Mount Nebo where it is believed that Moses is buried. We ended up in Amman, capital of Jordan, which is a beautiful city built on mountains. Originally, only seven mountains were inhabited, and today, 21 mountains are inhabited. We visited more castles, temple ruins, and took a walk through the market. All made sure we didn’t lose our guide as we would not have found our way out. On our last day, we left our hotel at 10 p.m. to catch a 3 a.m. flight home. With a layover in Frankfurt, we arrived at DFW at 2:15 p.m. The food was good, we stayed in five-star hotels and made many new, good friends, especially from Cleveland. We saw so much and did so much that it is not possible to write about it all so I have just mentioned a few of the highlights. Just to think . . . we walked where Jesus is believed to have walked which made it all so spiritual and special. Everything was always, “believed to be” but that was okay. It was still so special. We all agreed it was a spiritual, wonderful, memorable, and educational trip. To my stained glass artist friends, John and Irmgard Kebrle of Dallas, we didn’t see any Hard Rock Cafes to see if they had one of your windows. Also to Rome Milan, we didn’t see any Sokols, which your friend mentioned being in Israel. My camera was always already. So Until, Keep Smiling! Libbie Vrla, Reporter —SPJST—
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His Name was John
Rough and tough and merits fame Wrong if you guessed John Wayne
A different kind of hero let me tell Done in a Dancing Jezz A Bell
Lasting memory he did send Immersed my very best friend. —Buster Hayseed aka Bobby Eulenfeld Lodge 29, Taylor —SPJST—
Non-Gated Community By d.knape
We live in a community described as non-gated, our financial status means robberies waited
The crooks and the burglars our place really hated, everything in the house is worn out or outdated! —SPJST—
Cycles Of The Moon By d.knape
The moon shrinks to a comma in the sky
then comes back to us again
always circling back setting the rhythm of the earth
a timepiece for our lives telling us when to love, to grow to plant, to sow. —SPJST—
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In Memoriam
Expression of Sympathy
We, the members of Lodge 92, Fort Worth, wish to express our deepest and sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of ALBERT KUBALA. Albert Kubala, age 89, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2013. Visitation was from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, October 11 at Mount Olivet Funeral Home. Funeral service was held at 9:30 a.m., Friday, October 11 in Mount Olivet Chapel. In- Albert Kubala terment was in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Albert was born August 22, 1924, in Granger to the late Frank and Annie Kubala. He met the love of his life at the RVOS hall in Grayson County in 1936. Albert served in the Army during World War II. He was a lifelong member of SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth. Albert retired from Swift and Company and was owner of A&F Iron and Metal and Singer Metal Co. He was a cattle rancher in Grayson County and an avid pecan picker. Survivors include wife of 68 years, Helen Kubala; daughter Sherrie Kubala Watkins; sons Larry Kubala and wife LuAnn and Roger Kubala and wife Paula; daughter Kem Kubala Gower and husband David; grandchildren Christina Watkins Southard and husband Blake, Kellie Kubala, Brandy Kubala, Codi Kubala Philip and husband, Jeff, RC Richards, Mattie Richards and Jenny Gower; greatgrandchildren Blake, Keaton and Skyler; sister Evelyn Scaff; and brother-in-law CJ Hejney. Resolution Committee Alene Kercho —SPJST—
Expression of Sympathy
We, the members of Lodge 66, Waco, wish to express our deepest and sincerest sympathy to the family of our departed sister. HATTIE CECILIA KUCERA. Hattie Cecilia (Berger) Kucera, 95, of West, formerly of Waco, passed away Friday, October 18, 2013, in Waco. A rosary was recited and mass of Christian burial celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, October 21 at St. Mary Catholic Church in West with Reverend Edward Karasek as celebrant. Burial followed at St. Hattie Kucera Mary’s Cemetery. The family received visitors from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, October 20 at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel. Hattie was born July 11, 1918, in West, the daughter of Ignatius and Pauline (Filer) Berger. She was the youngest of 12 children. Hattie grew up on the family farm near Rogers Hill and attended Ross Schools. On November 3, 1937, she was united in marriage to Charlie E. Kucera in West. Charlie preceded her in death on April 12, 2004. Hattie lived in Waco most of her life. She was a member of St. Louis Catholic Church and St. Veronica’s Circle. She moved to West in 2005 and joined St. Mary’s Catholic Church of the Assumption. Hattie was a homemaker and enjoyed baking kolaches and homemade bread, playing “42”, dancing, and she especially loved spending time with her family. They knew her as “Nana K,” and they were always welcome in her home for a cup of coffee or to enjoy a delicious meal. She was a member of SPJST Lodge 160, San Angelo. Hattie was also preceded in death by her parents; brothers Charlie, Joseph, Tom, Edward, Albert, Henry, and Johnny Berger; and sisters Mary Schroeder, Annie Hessel, Rosie Gerik, and an infant, Katherine Berger. Survivors include sons Charles G. Kucera and wife Beth of Fort Worth, Roger F. Kucera and wife Vee of Waco, and Dennis Kucera of Clifton; daughter Wanda Stacha and husband Anton of West; family member Deb-
bie Kucera; grandchildren Dr. Dee Ann (Kucera) Salinas and husband Dr. Gerry, Roger P. Kucera and wife Wendy, Dawn McCauley and husband Ben, Christopher Kucera, Alicia Jenkins and husband Jerold, Amy Petrilla and husband Mark, Andrea Cook and husband Steve, Allison Harrison and husband John, Brian Stacha and wife Adria, Denise Beakey and husband Andy, and Debra Arabia and husband Vince; 23 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Active pallbearers were Christopher Kucera, Roger P. Kucera, Brian Stacha, Brice Gerik, Edward Cinek, and Robert Cinek. Honorary pallbearers were all of her grandchildren. Memorials may be made to West Volunteer Ambulance Association or to the West Rest Haven Disaster Relief Fund. May our departed sister rest in peace. Resolution Committee Dorothy Veselka Diana Engelke —SPJST—
In Memory of Ernest Braden
Ernest Edward Braden, 93, a pioneer from Wall, died at 6:57 a.m. on October 2, 2013, at his home surrounded by his family. Ernest was born July 14, 1920, in Olfen, Texas, to Felix and Ida Feist Braden. His family moved to Mentz, Texas, briefly, but settled in Wall in 1925. He has resided Ernest Braden one mile from the home place since that time. Ernest attended schools in Hess Averitt, St. Anthony, and Wall. Ernest worked the farm all his life and taught his children how to work hard. Gardening was his greatest joy, and he passed that on to his children and grandchildren. On August 26, 1941, he married a neighbor, Annie Havlak. They were the first couple to be married in St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Wall and were married 71 and one-half years before Annie’s death in January. Dad has been a member of the church all his life. He was active in St. Ambrose Men’s Society, Knights of Columbus,
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Wall Volunteer Fire Department, Shooting Club, Wall School Board, president of local Germania Insurance for 49 years, Wall Young Farmers, Farmers Market, and constable from 1969 to 1973. He was a member of SPJST Lodge 160, San Angelo. Daddy loved farming and gardening. For 60 years, he raised onion, later, it was cucumbers and peppers then all kinds of vegetables, which he sold at Farmers Market. Dad loved farming, but had to turn it over to Dick in 1958 because of his health. Although he had a stroke, heart attack, and cancer, Daddy never gave up. He loved going to Farmers Market, where he made lifetime friends. After his health slowed him down, he started shelling pecans in the barn. He enjoyed sitting on his patio with his flyswatter. Ernest was preceded in death by wife Annie; parents Felix and Ida Braden; brothers Raymond, Walter and wife Ella, Harvey and wife Willie Mae, Boots and wife Elizabeth, David and wife Della; sisters Rosa Lee and husband Pope Hoelscher, Christine and husband Jerry Sefcik; and granddaughter Laura Braden. Survivors include sons Dick, Tom, and Harry of Wall; daughters Peggy and husband John Abbott of Houston, Janie and husband Stan Beasley of Wall, Margie Jackson of Wall, Nancy and husband Maynard Schwertner of Rowena, and Polly and husband Mike Box of Lake Ivie; 20 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; sisters Maedell Slaughter of Midkiff and Mary Ann and husband Calvin Pelzel of Wall; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. Rosary was at St. Ambrose Catholic Church on Friday, October 4. Funeral mass was at 10 a.m. at St. Ambrose Church on Saturday, October 5 with Father Chinna officiating. Burial followed in St. Ambrose Cemetery. Pallbearers were Shawn Box, Michelle Ballard, Scott Abbott, Mark and C.J. Jackson, Jason Schwertner, Clyda Smith, and Melissa Bartek. Donations may be made to the Laura Braden Memorial Scholarship, c/o Wall High School, Wall, Texas 76957. Arrangements were with Johnson’s Funeral Home. Family and friends may sign an online guestbook at johnson-funeralhome.com Charlene Dusek, Secretary —SPJST—
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Expression of Sympathy
We, the members of Lodge 92, Fort Worth, wish to express our deepest and sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of MAGGIE MAE SCAFF. Maggie Mae Scaff, age 41, passed to our loving Lord on Monday, August 5, 2013. Visitation was held on Thursday, August 8 from 5 to 7 p.m. at CookWalden Chapel of the Hills Funeral Home in Austin, Texas 78750. Funeral mass was held at 10 a.m., Friday, August 9 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Austin. Maggie Scaff Maggie Mae was born in Fontana, California, and moved to Brownwood, Texas, where she graduated from Brownwood High School. Maggie Mae was a loving mother, wife, sister, daughter, and friend. She had a great sense of humor and was a true spitfire with a huge heart! She became a vital member of the Nelson family - helping David and Brenda raise their beautiful daughters Jayna and Jessica while obtaining her bachelor’s degree at Concordia University in Austin. Maggie’s proudest achievements were her two precious children Foster and Connally. Maggie Mae was never a stranger to anyone. She had a passion for entertaining friends and family, making her home a haven to all. She especially loved her Longhorns and loved celebrating in her burnt orange (the new black)! She is survived by loving husband Brian; children Foster and Connally; mother Bea; brother Alex; sister Alicia; and numerous aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, and other relatives. We will miss Maggie Mae beyond words. To share condolences with the family visit www.cookwaldenchapelofthehills.com. Resolution Committee Alene Kercho —SPJST—
In Memory of Evelyn Bubenik
Evelyn Motl Bubenik, age 88, passed from this life peacefully and surrounded by family on Tuesday, September 10, 2013, after a courageous battle with cancer. Evelyn Joyce or “Babe” to her parents and siblings, Evelyn Bubenik was born on December 13, 1924, to the late Vince and Frances (Bedrich) Motl. Evelyn grew up in Bell County and was the youngest of five children. She learned to cook, sew, and "live off the land" at a very early age. At 14, Evelyn quit school to work on the family farm when she and her parents moved to Littlefield. Four years later, they moved to San Angelo where she worked as a waitress at Alexander’s Restaurant. It was there she met the love of her life Eddie Bubenik. Evelyn married Eddie on November 18, 1946 at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Wall, Texas in the church’s first double ceremony, where Eddie’s sister Lillie married Walter Pechacek. Evelyn and Eddie lived in Wall and farmed until they moved to San Angelo in 1991. After Eddie’s death in 2001, Evelyn lived with her sister Lillian. For more than a decade, the duo worked in the yard, gardened, baked, canned goods, and listened to polka music. Evelyn’s ministry throughout her life was to love and serve others. She was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church and served on St. Helen’s Altar Society, St. Siena Catholic Daughters, and the annual fall festival dressing committee for many years. Evelyn’s most joyful times were spent raising her children and spending time with family. She looked forward to picking pecans and gardening with her daughter Joyce. She rarely missed an opportunity to ride around on the farm to look at the crops with her son Chris. Evelyn leaves behind her children Joyce (Tim) Piland and Chris (Jackie) Bubenik; grandchildren Chance Ames, Danny Piland, Chase Bubenik, Patrick Bubenik and Jessica (Eric) Schmalbach; great-grandchildren Selena Ames and Grace Schmalbach; sister, Lillian Pagel; brother-in-law Julius Bubenik; sister-in-law Lillie Pechacek; and numerous nieces, nephews and special friends.
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Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband; parents; sisters Gardeen (Ernest) Sell and Julia (Willie) Juroska; and brother Charles (Lorene) Motl. Rosary was held at 7 p.m. Sunday, September 15, at St. Ambrose Church in Wall with Deacon Allan Lange officiating. Funeral service was held at 10 a.m. Monday, September 16 at St. Ambrose Church with Father Tom Barley and Deacon Allan Lange officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Johnson’s Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be sent to St. Ambrose CDA Rosary Walk and St. Helen’s Altar Society, P.O. Box 228, Wall, Texas 76957; or to your favorite charity. Family and friends may sign an online register book at johnsons-funeralhome.com. —SPJST—
In Memory of Martha Culp
Martha Culp, 62, of Rogers, died Thursday October 17, 2013, in a Temple hospital. Services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, October 21 in SS Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Marak. Reverend Walter Matus officiating. Burial followed in SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Cemetery. Mrs. Culp was born April 16, 1951, in Rogers to Louis and Mary Sherek Tepera, Sr. She lived in the Rogers area all of her life. She graduated from Rogers High School and married Ronnie Culp on June 2, 1973. She retired from Temple High School Food Service after 20 years of service. She was a member of SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton. Martha enjoyed baking, arts and crafts, traveling, bowling, and casinos. She has visited every state in the continental United States and Mexico and Canada. She was preceded in death by grandson Chance Michael Carter. Survivors include husband Ronnie Culp of Rogers; daughter Deanna Carter of Troy; grandsons Jaysen Carter and Dawsen Carter, both of Troy; brothers Louis Tepera, Jr. of Rogers and Willie Tepera of Temple; and sisters Mary Ann Billeck of Rogers, Rosie Craft of Oenaville, Margie Marshall of Keller, and Dorothy Palmer of Freeport. Memorials may be made to Wegener’s Research, The Vasculitis Foundation, P.O. Box 28660 Kansas City, Missouri 64188 (www.vasculit-
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isfoundation.org). Visitation was held from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, October 20 followed by rosary at 6 p.m. at Cook-Gerngross-Green-Patterson Funeral Home in Rosebud. —SPJST—
In Memory of Edna Lee Orsak
Edna Lee (Lave) Orsak, age 90, of La Grange, Texas, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2013 at Monument Hill Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in La Grange, Texas. Visitation was held Monday, September 23 at 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Edna Orsak at Koenig and Strickland Funeral Home, La Grange.The family received friends on Monday, September 23 from 5 to 7 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ellinger. Rosary followed. Funeral service was held on Tuesday, September 24 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Burial followed the service at St. Mary’s Catholic Church Cemetery. Edna was born in Ellinger, Texas on August 25, 1923, the daughter of the late Herman and Emilie (Strnadel) Lave. She married James “Jim” Orsak on March 31, 1948 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Edna was a homemaker and served as a greeter at the Koenig and Strickland Jecmenek Chapel in Ellinger. Edna was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church Altar Society. She was a member of SPJST Lodge 51, Ellinger. She achieved the Lifetime Achievement Award from SPJST and the Humanitarian Award from Sons of Hermann. She was Parade Marshall for Ellinger Chamber of Commerce in 2004. Edna was also well-known for baking her delicious apple strudel. She is survived by daughters Bernita Hlinsky and husband Calvin, of Ellinger; Cynthia Niesner and husband Dennis, of Houston; sister Lucy Cook of Ellinger; grandchildren Chad Niesner and wife Jennifer; Chanda Dinges and husband Chris; Kristi McFadden and husband Tobey; and great-grandchildren Dylan Niesner, Baily Dinges, Alaina, and Bradley McFadden. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Jim; and brothers Leo, Frank, Jake, and Byron Lave. Burdine Divin, FAC —SPJST—
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District Four welcomes all to fall fun day
District Four Fall Fun Day was hosted by Lodge 49, Rowena on Saturday, October 5, 2013, at the lodge hall, and what a fun day it was! A good group of people came from Lodge 229, Abilene; Lodge 215, South Plains; and Lodge 49, Rowena. We were also happy to have Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek, State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Frank Horak, and State Youth Director Lynette Talasek with us for the day. District Four President Laura Pospichal welcomed everyone and asked all to stand as the flags were presented by Brandon Teplicek of Lodge 49 and Jordan Taylor of Lodge 229, District Four Flag Bearer. A prayer was given by State FAC Frank Horak followed by a delicious lunch. The fun and visiting began. There was a jumping house and crafts for the youth with dominos and bunco available for the
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adults. Fourteen Christmas ornaments were entered into the Christmas ornament contest, and I am glad I did not have to judge. The district really has some creative youth. The first place winners were Holt Teplicek (ages kindergarten through eight years) with a bottle cap snowman; ages nine to 11 years Charles Engel with a light bulb reindeer; ages 12 to 14 years - Brandon Teplicek with a seashell angel; and ages 15 to high school senior - Ana Fuentes with a bottle cap Christmas tree. All of the ornaments were so neat and creative. In my opinion, they were all winners! There were four contests for all members present, with a total of 17 entries. In the baked goods, Sylvia Rollwitz won first place with her pecan pie cookies. In canned goods, first place went to Brad Teplicek with his mesquite bean jelly. First place in needlework went to Tammy Copeland with her footprint cross-stitch design, and in the sewing category, Janeece Williams won first place with her
quilted purse. What fun! Thank you to Lodge 49 officers and members for working to make the day the success it was, to the District Four officers for their help, especially FAC Janeece Williams, the Home Office people who took time to attend, and all members who came and participated. It was a cool, damp, fun fall day! Beverly Teplicek District Four Youth Counselor —SPJST—
Lodge 9, Snook Youth Club celebrates Czech Heritage Month
Dear SPJST members For this month’s meeting, we celebrated Czech heritage by having Paula Mather as a guest speaker. She spoke to us about her transition and experience of the Czech way of life. We had 34 members, two guests (Carisa Woodard and Josh Spitzenberger), and 12 adults present. Thanks to our door prize committee which were Madelyn Rodriguez, Tatiana Tates, and Carlee, Natalie, Wesley and William See. September was an extremely busy month for members with Grandparents Day program, Kolache Festival, and Burleson County Fair Parade and Fair. We say congratulations to fair queen Emily Lewis. We know you will represent us well over the coming year. Upcoming birthdays for October are Nikolas Faust, Colton Orsak, Morgan Sebesta, Mrs. Sharon, and Taylor
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Groce. Looking ahead, there will be a callIn meeting on Monday, October 14 at 7 p.m. and on November 4 at 7 p.m. Also, Make A Difference Day is October 26. Our youth club will once again participate by donating to Operation Christmas Child project. We will help with the project in November, too. Worldfest will be held Saturday, November 16, and beseda dancers need to let Mrs. Marie know no later than Monday, October 21 if they are available to dance. Community service project for November – bring fruit (only apples, oranges, and grapefruits), and donate toothbrush and toothpaste for Operation Christmas Child boxes.
Next Meeting—November 6 The next meeting is November 6 at 6:30 p.m. at the SPJST Hall. Sincerely, Landon Eldridge —SPJST—
Lodge 18, Elgin youth likes little brother
Dear Věstník, I want to say that I like my little brother because he is my best friend. I like to play with him and have fun with him. When I get into trouble, he makes me feel better. When I cry, he will come love on me. That makes me feel much beter. He is only one and one-half years old. I’m glad my mommy had my little brother. On September 22, 2013, at the District Two Fall Meeting, I had a great
District One Youth Participate in Burleson County Fair Parade
Youth from District One came together on September 21, 2013, to ride the SPJST Float in the Burleson County Fair Parade. Youth from Lodges 9, Snook; 17, New Tabor; and 186, Caldwell enjoyed a cool morning while participating in the parade. There were approximately 45 entries in this year’s parade that was themed “The Wizard of Oz.”
Thank you to the youth who participated and to David and Melanie for coming out and supporting SPJST and the youth of SPJST. Fraternally, Sharon Russell, District One Youth Counselor —SPJST—
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time on the spinning wheels and cake walk. I wish there were more cakes and it was not so crowded. Also, I wish that we had more time to spin the wheels. I had big fun, and I got an SPJST stuffed zebra from the silent auction. I sleep with my little SPJST zebra – he keeps me in good hands. I had big fun. Kimberlee West —SPJST—
Lodge 18, Elgin youth: everyone needs a helping hand
Dear Věstník, I’m really enjoying school this year. My brother started school this year, and I’m glad we are together. We are learning lots and making new friends. We are having lots of fun and growing fast. I’m in second grade, and my brother is in kindergarten. My little cousin started pre-k this year. I can’t wait for the holidays when everyone can be with their families. I wish everyone would stop and look at
things that are important. Everyone is too busy and forgot about being a helper. The world is getting worse, too. Much is happening and needs to go back to caring about each other. We should be helpful to many and stop thinking of ourselves. That is what SPJST teaches you. Everyone needs a helping hand. Jayden Flores —SPJST—
Lodge 18, Elgin youth wins at district meeting
Dear Věstník, On September 22, 2013, I went to the District Two Fall Meeting in Holland and had a good time. I looked at all the silent auction items, but I didn’t see any that I liked. I turned in my Christmas decoration and got my $3. We played the spin-the-wheel games, and I won a Dr. Pepper and a bag of Hershey Kisses. My cousin’s Vestnik letter got drawn, and he got a gift card. TJ Anderson —SPJST—
Lodge 18, Elgin youth wins at fall meeting
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Dear Věstník Readers, Today, at our meeting, we talked about the fall meeting. I won $10 from playing putt-putt golf. I had tons of fun and made some new friends. My sister won two times on the cakewalk, and we both won many times on the other games. I really had a great time at the fall meeting. I made a reindeer, and I didn’t win, but that’s okay. I had fun making it. Kody-Lee Laws —SPJST—
Lodge 18, Elgin youth attends District Two Fall Meeting
Dear Věstník Readers, On September 22, 2013, my youth club and I attended the annual District Two Fall Meeting. It was really fun. It
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was a good turnout. A bunch of people were present. There were games for the kids to play, including spin-thewheel and a cake walk. There was also a mini golf course to keep the kids entertained as well. The pork loin and food that were served were top notch. I would like to give my compliments to Lodge 80, Holland for putting together such a great meeting. Until next time, JB Anderson —SPJST—
Lodge 24, Cyclone Youth Club: let us make your holiday dressing
Dear Members and Friends, Take it easy this Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays! Let our youth club make your dressing for you. We will be selling dressing for $10 per bag. The dressing will be prepared on November 17. It will be frozen and delivered November 19 through 26. Each bag will fill a 9 x 13-inch pan. All you have to do is thaw and bake it! Keep it
Scenes from District One Fall Fun Day Sunday, October 13, 2013 • Lodge 17, New Tabor
LEFT PHOTO: Christmas ornament contest winners are, left to right, Ciara Coker, Marina Brinkman, and Elias Rose, all of Lodge 186, Caldwell, and Hayden Kovar of Lodge 9, Snook. CENTER PHOTO: District One Fra-
ternal Activities Coordinator Kyle Skrabanek, far right, checks Mabrey and Maylee Dowell’s bingo card as Hayden Kovar looks on. RIGHT and BELOW PHOTOS: Youth enjoy painting and decorating pumpkins.
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a secret—we won’t tell anyone you didn’t make it yourself! Please call Youth Leader Kim Campbell (254) 721-0586 to place your order today. Orders are due by November 10. Thank you for supporting the youth of Lodge 24, Cyclone! Fraternally, Kim Campbell, Youth Leader —SPJST—
Lodge 29, Taylor Youth Club breakfast fundraiser this Saturday
Save the date—Saturday, November 2 from 8 to 10 a.m. at Applebee’s in Taylor (near Walmart). We are selling 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.
Call to Purchase Tickets 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—
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Lodge 9, Snook Youth Congratulate Emily Lewis
Lodge 49, Rowena youth make bags
Dear SPJST, At our October meeting, there were only four of us there. I guess it was a busy weekend for everyone. We did our projects and made little bags for Make a Difference Day. Tanner Wood —SPJST—
Lodge 49, Rowena youth make a difference
Dear SPJST, I helped make little bags for Make a Difference Day. We stuffed lotion, shampoo, and soap into a wash rag and put them in a baggie. I think they were going to a women’s house. My job was to put the stuff in the wash rag. We made a bunch of them. Hunter Wood —SPJST—
District Four Shares Christmas Ornament Contest Winners
Christmas ornament contest winners are, left to right, Ana Fuentes and Brandon Teplicek, both of Lodge 49, Rowena; Charles Engel of Lodge 229, Abilene; and Holt Teplicek of Lodge 49, Rowena. The meeting was held Saturday, October 5, 2013, at Lodge 49, Rowena.
Congratulations to 2013 Burleson County Fair Queen Emily Lewis! She is pictured with Landon Eldridge, left, and Hayden Kovar. They are all members of Lodge 9, Snook Youth Club, and Emily was the 2012-2013 SPJST State Queen. —Submitted by Landon Eldridge
Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club sets Nov. 2 garage sale
Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall will be hosting the hall parking lot again for a multi-family garage sale on November 2, 2013. Price is $10 per space, and we will provide you with two tables. This is the weekend that Rosebud has its citywide garage sales, and there is lots of traffic on Highway 53, so it is a great opportunity to make some money. If you are interested or know anyone who is interested, please let Joyce Kraatz or Amber Bartek know so that we don’t run out of room. Amber Bartek (254) 931-0295 abartek002@yahoo.com Joyce Kraatz (254) 760-5816 jkraatz@sw.org —SPJST—
Lodge 84, Dallas Youth Club meets at the State Fair
Dear Readers, The youth of Lodge 84, Dallas held a short meeting on Sunday, October 20, 2013, at the State Fair of Texas. The meeting was brought to order by President Jason Sims and after the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance, we had a moment of silence for our departed members and the troops serving for our country. Old business was the September Czechfest and our dancing beseda earlier for the program at the fair. New business was our community service project for Make a Difference Day on Saturday, October 26. Youth report was a reminder to be at the lodge on Saturday by 10 a.m. to help with the hygiene kits we will be putting together. Additionally, our next meeting will be on Sunday, November 17 at 1 p.m. The meeting was then adjourned, and we were let loose to go enjoy the midway and other attractions at the fair. Fraternally, Elisabeth Cowan, Secretary —SPJST—
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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 Sears), located at Navarro at Loop 463 in Victoria, Texas
Friday’s schedule is: 5:30 to 6 p.m.—Czech Cultural Weekend event registration 6 to 7 p.m.—Christmas in the Czech Republic: Traditions and Customs 7 to 8 p.m.—Meet the instructor/ teacher: Egg ornament demonstration, personalizing eggs, book signing and sale of painted eggs, Czech items, etc., refreshments. Saturday’s schedule is: 9 a.m. to 12 noon—Workshop I Christmas in the Czech Republic: Make tree ornaments from wheat, dough, and paper as well as makeyour-own Christmas cards.
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12 noon to 1 p.m.—Lunch on your own at Victoria Mall 1 to 4 p.m.—Workshop II - Egg Decorating in the Czech Republic: Four methods of egg decorating will be taught including wax resistant, engraving, blue ink painting, and dippull. 4 to 5:30 p.m.—Visit with the instructor/teacher: Egg ornament personalizing, book signing, and sale painted eggs, Czech items, etc., refreshments. Sunday’s schedule is: 1 to 2 p.m.—Easter in the Czech Republic: Traditions and Customs 2 to 5 p.m.—Workshop III - “Teach the Teacher:” Learn how to teach others to decorate eggs, make Christmas cards, or how to make traditional Czech ornaments out of wheat straw or dough. 5 to 6:30 p.m.—Farewell event: Czech ornament personalizing, book signing, and sale of painted eggs, Czech items, etc., refreshments. Attend with your child or grandchild for “hands-on” fun. Only the first 30 registered will be accepted. For more information and for pricing, call Joe (361) 649-2243. Pre-registration
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Czech Heritage Museum works to identify doll collection’s kroj
Alice Vida of San Antonio is pictured with Kenny Lange, center, and Frankie Klinkovsky with one of the dolls from the museum’s doll collection. Alice was helping museum staff identify the origin of each of the doll’s kroj. The Czech Heritage Museum is working with Ms. Vida and Jana Vaculik on a kroj presentation for the spring of next year.
and fees are due by November 1. The event is sponsored and coordinated by Victoria County Czech Heritage Soci-
Lodge 148, El Maton Members Visit SPJST Home Office
The Home Office welcomed siblings and longtime members Sidney Bridewell, age 95, and Joe Zemanek, age 85, both of SPJST Lodge 148, El Maton last week. They visited the Texas Czech Genealogical Society’s Czech Veterans Wall of Honor located in the basement of the Home Office. RIGHT PHOTO: Left to right
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are TCGS President Charlene Hurta, TCGS Volunteer Edwin Hlavaty, Joe Zemanek, Sidney Bridewell, Cathy Vanden Eykel, and Linda Waldo. Cathy and Linda are Sidney’s daughters. The group also planned to visit the Czech Heritage Museum, located one block from the Home Office.
ety. Call Joe (361) 649-2243 for more information. —SPJST—
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Czech Heritage Museum Hosts RVOS
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Tuesday, October 8, 2013 • Czech Heritage Museum in Temple • Photos by Linda Pospisil
LEFT PHOTO: Charles, Jennifer, Antonia (in the stroller), and Aliya Robinson. PHOTO 2: John and Brenda Clarke. PHOTO 3: Mike Middleton.
PHOTO 4: Cameron Mohr, far right, leads a tour. RIGHT PHOTO: Wes and Christi Jackson with Cord and Cassidy.
LEFT PHOTO: Czech Heritage Museum Administrator Becky presents “The Lord’s Prayer” framed print. CENTER PHOTO: SPJST Home Office staff members, left to right, Lisa Kirby, Marissa Salinas, Nancy Miller, Sharon Ingram, and Debbie Klinkovsky. RIGHT PHOTO: Czech Heritage Museum, RVOS, and SPJST enjoy a night at the museum. Pictured are, left
to right, SPJST District Two Director Jesse Pospisil, SPJST Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek, RVOS President Wiley Shockley, Czech Heritage Museum Administrator Becky Vajdak, RVOS Corporate Secretary James Smith, RVOS Vice President Wes Jackson, and SPJST Financial Secretary Roy Vajdak.
LEFT PHOTO: Karen Motlock and Mary Ann Tomasek look on as Jencie and Juliann Tomasek enjoy the children’s activities that were available. CENTER PHOTO: CHM staff member Kenny Lange, right, visits with Irene
and Kenny Sulak from RVOS. RIGHT PHOTO: CHM staff members Cameron Mohr, left, and Kenny Lange, center, visit with James Smith of RVOS.
LEFT and CENTER PHOTOS: RVOS guests tour the museum. RIGHT PHOTO: Pictured are, left to right, RVOS President Wiley Shockey, CHM
Administrator Becky Vajdak, RVOS Vice President Wes Jackson, and RVOS Corporate Secretary James Smith.
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Czech Heritage Museum hosts open house for RVOS
The Czech Heritage Museum hosted an open house for RVOS employees, officers, and directors on October 8, 2013. SPJST co-hosted the event by providing refreshments and support with its Home Office staff. The evening was an opportunity for the museum to thank RVOS for its support. The May hail storm in Temple damaged five of the six air conditioning units and also damaged portions of the roof. The museum had limited air conditioning during the hot summer. RVOS, as the museum’s insurer, stepped up to help the museum and covered the cost of replacement of all five units and installation of a DuroLast roof over the existing old and new roofs. Without cooperation of all parties, the repairs might not have happened without substantial costs to the museum. RVOS employees and their families went on tours, explored the library, browsed the gift store, and enjoyed the live music provided by accordion player Mike Middleton. Special guests for the evening included RVOS President Wiley Shockley, RVOS Corporate Secretary James
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White gift shops, with proceeds to benefits both groups. The museum is deeply grateful to Mike for performing for the evening. Museum Administrator Becky Vajdak presented RVOS with a large, framed copy of “The Lord’s Prayer” in the Czech language for their corporate offices in Temple. The framed print was presented to Wiley Shockley, James Smith, and Wes Jackson. SPJST was represented by Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek, District Two Director Jesse Pospisil, and Financial Secretary Roy Vajdak. Submitted by, Rebecca Vajdak CHM Administrator —SPJST—
Czech Heritage Museum hosted “Czech Night at the Museum” on October 22, 2013. Frankie Klinkovsky taught a dozen students to recite “The Lord’s Prayer” in the Czech language. Frankie told stories about his family and their immigration to America. Students wanted to learn more than the prayer and Frankie taught a variety of words to his students. Several children were also in attendance and enjoyed the puppets, puppet theatre, and crafts. Frankie also discussed benefits of SPJST membership. SPJST provided refreshments and door prizes of SPJST Tasty Traditions cookbook. Door prizes were won by Helen Newman and Aryanette Mesecke. The museum is grateful for SPJST’s support of its programs.
Smith, and RVOS Vice President Wes Jackson. Children had a coloring and craft area set up in the immigrations area. The children learned new Czech words using supplies from the museum’s second Saturday program and
language puppets program. Mike Middleton performed for more than an hour, playing selections from his soon-to-be released CD of polka music. He announced the CD will be available in the Czech Heritage Museum gift shop and the Scott and
Texas Czech Genealogical Society Delivers Special Treats to Special People
You never know which event will forever leave a lasting impression. When Patsy and Kayla Robertson, along with Leroy “Malinky” and Charlene Hurta left the Czech Catholic Home for the Aged in Hillje, Texas, on Thursday, October 10, 2013, they each knew they had been blessed in a special way. Invited to arrive early for a wonderful sandwich luncheon with all the trimmings, Malinky, also known as the Cookie Monster at home among the grandkids, was overjoyed with the delicious homemade peanut butter cookies made especially for us by the kitchen staff. Following lunch, we went to the Sunroom where TCGS gave each resident a special fall treat bag containing three pairs of socks (which had been specially made in the Czech Republic), crackers, fruit,
and fruit cups. While not in his full clown costume, Malinky began making balloon animals for each resident and staff member. To see the smiles and visit with each allowed us to depart with the peacefulness of having received a true blessing. We are extremely proud to have been able to share a few brief moments in time with the wonderful residents and staff of the Czech Catholic Home for the Aged. But . . . we will never be able to express our full gratitude for the warmth and joy we received. Charlene Hurta, TCGS President Lodge 200, Bruceville-Eddy —SPJST—
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Czech Heritage Museum sets Nov. 19 night at the museum
The Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center will be hosting another “Czech Night at the Museum” on Tuesday, November 19, 2013, at the museum, located at 119 West French in Temple, Texas. The night’s entertainment will be tarok or taroky lessons with champion Jimmy Coufal. This ancient European card game has several spelling variations including tarok, taroky, and tarock, according to champion player Jimmy Coufal. The game is popular in Europe, where it has been played since before the Middle Ages. Similar to a standard deck of cards, there are four suits in taroky—hearts, spades, clubs, and diamonds. There are the traditional three face cards of king, queen, jack, and an additional
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face card—the rider. There is a fifth suit in the 54-card deck is a 21-card suit of cards numbered with Roman Numerals. This fifth suit is the trump suit. It is a point and trick game with the goal of taking tricks containing valuable cards. The game is played in the Czech Republic, particularly in Moravia and in Slovakia. Variations and slightly different rules are common throughout Europe. Tradition holds that the game’s origins are in Italy. Card games have been used for inexpensive entertainment in many cultures. For the Czech people, particuthose
Coufal stated that cards and dominos are social games that helped to facilitate conversation between people in social situations. He went on to say that before the computer age, it was a common place for extended families to communicate. Jimmy Coufal has won numerous taroky championships thoughout the state of Texas. He is passionate about
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the game and is eager to share his knowledge with game players of all ages. He will be teaching at the Czech Heritage Museum on November 19 at 7 p.m. The lessons are free to the public. Cards and a copy of the rules will be provided. —SPJST—
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Harvest Dinner Saturday November 9
Houston Brethren Church 6207 North Main in Houston Delicious turkey with all the trimmings, dessert, tea, and coffee Served from 1 to 5 p.m. Freewill donations kindly accepted.
Prize drawing tickets can be purchased at the dinner. For more information, call Dorothy (281) 620-0480.
SPJST Lodge 18, Elgin and Central Texas Accordion Association presents
Central Texas Accordion Jamboree Dance Sunday, November 3 3 to 7 p.m.
Dance to waltzes, polkas, foxtrots, country two-steps, and rock and roll. Starlight Ballroom Highway 95 • Elgin
Food and beverages available.
SPJST Lodge 24 Cyclone Youth Club Dressing Fundraiser Take it easy this Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. Let our youth club make your dressing for you. We will be selling dressing for $10 per bag. The dressing will be prepared on November 17. It will be frozen and delivered November 19 to 26. The bag will fill a 9 x 13 pan. All you have to do is thaw and bake it. Keep it a secret — we won’t tell anyone you didn’t make it yourself! Please call Youth Leader Kim Campbell (254) 721-0586
Orders due November 10.
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SPJST Fraternal Activities and Entertainment
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LODGE 1, FAYETTEVILLE (1) Lodge Hall: 507 East Main Street, Fayetteville. Hall Rental Information: (979) 966-3795. Lodge Meetings: 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 Friday, December 6—Social night, 6 p.m. Saturday, December 7—RVOS Lodge No. 46 Christmas Party/meeting, 11 a.m. Sunday, December 8—Straten Christmas party Saturday, December 14—Sykora Family Ford Christmas party 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 Meet-
ings: 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) 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. Sunday, November 10—The Czechaholics, 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. Sunday, December 8—Christmas Dance: The Red Ravens, polka/waltz/mix music. 3 to 7 p.m. $8 per person. Bring snacks for your table.
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, 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.
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, November 9—Nolan Pick Band Saturday, November 16—Brett Hendrix Band Saturday, November 16—Heart of Texas Road Gang Saturday, November 23—Smokin Gun Saturday, December 7—Shane Howard 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) 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 Saturday, December 7—Jack Melick Orchestra, big band. *Dress Code. $15 per person Saturday, December 14—Bohemian Dutchmen, polka/variety. $10 per person
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 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
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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.
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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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