Vestnik 2014 03 26 by SPJST

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Volume 102 Number 13

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Spring Break Travels: District Four Youth Visit Temple

March 26, 2014

Congratulations, Gene McBride!

By Beverly Teplicek District Four Youth Counselor

On Wednesday, March 12, 2014, the District Four Youth Club outing was “super” fun and educational with 16 youth and four adults participating. The group left Rowena at 7 a.m. with Brad’s car loaded with girls, and Beverly took the boys. First stop was at the Dairy Queen in Goldthwaite— the north wind was blowing and cold, but that did not dampen our spirits! Arriving at the SPJST Home Office shortly after 10 a.m., we were greeted by Lynette and Melanie, along with Frank, Ruth, and Sandra—wow! They all made us feel so welcome. This was the first time for many of the group to be in the Home Office where they were able to see the work that is done to keep SPJST insurance and fraternalism succeeding. The youth were impressed to see their youth club scrapbook along with

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SPJST Home Office invites you to join in honoring Supreme Lodge Vice President Gene McBride in celebration of his retirement and 35 years of devoted service to our fraternal order.

DYC Beverly Teplicek, center, shares a photo at the Czech Heritage Museum of Dr. J.J. Shiller of Rowena with youth Olivia Schwertner, left, and Ana Fuentes, both of Lodge 49, Rowena Youth Club. BELOW: The group at SPJST Home Office.

others and the posters on display in the lobby. They all thought this was neat! Then it was down to the basement

Reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday, March 28, 2014 SPJST Home Office 520 North Main Street Temple, Texas

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Cards and happy retirement sentiments can be sent to Gene at: 507 Park Place Lane Temple, Texas 76504

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Important Dates ...................................3 Interest Rates.......................................3 From Around the Districts..................4 Lodge Section......................................7 SPJST Store.......................................16 In Memoriam ......................................19

Supreme Lodge Now Accepting Applications for Vice President’s Position. See Page 3 for Details. Inside This Week’s Vestnik

SPJST Car Show Info........................21 Youth Section.....................................22 Czech Culture ....................................26 Advertisements ............................28-29 Lodge Calendar .................................30 SPJST Car Show Entry Form ...........32

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Lodge 148 El Maton member achieves Grand Age of 96

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Lodge 191 Lufkin hosts Mardi Gras dance

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District Two youth win gift cards for Vestnik submissions

Wednesday, March 26, 2014

ˇ ´ VESTNIK 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: (325) 647-1949 • Fax: (325) 784-7448 email: philipmcbee@aol.com DISTRICTS TWO/SEVEN Hiram Dixon, FICF, LUTCF, CFFM Mobile: (254) 231-7722 • Fax: (254) 501-4479 email: hadixon2003@yahoo.com DISTRICT FOUR Bobby Davis, FICF, CFFM Mobile: (254) 239-9153 • Fax: (325) 657-2003 email: bobbyd@spjst.com DISTRICTS FIVE/SIX Delisle Doherty Mobile: (254) 239-9616 • Fax: (281) 855-3039 email: delisled@spjst.com

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

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

DISTRICT YOUTH COUNSELORS District One - Sharon Russell, 1292 CR 441, Dime Box, Texas 778853 • (979) 884-0807 - email: sharonrussell28@yahoo.com District Two - Patsy Koslovsky, 764 S. St. Joseph Road, Burlington, Texas 76519-3108 - (254) 9852396 - email: patsyk2011@yahoo.com District Three - Bessie Petr, 5406 Morningside Ave, Dallas, Texas 75206-5840 • (214) 826-3557 - email: magiclady_46@hotmail.com District Four - Beverly J. Teplicek, 817 FM 381, Rowena, Texas 76875 - (325) 442-4841 - email: bjtep@verizon.net District Five - Barbara Linney-Gonzales - 6043 Pineway Blvd., Houston, Texas 77023-6510 • (713) 649-6138 email: district5dyc@aol.com District Six - Lisa Bubela, 1405 Divide Street, El Campo, Texas 77437 • (979) 543-7120 - email: lbubela@warpspeed1.net District Seven - Wendy Pruski, 3895 CR 430, Pleasan78064 • (210) 535-4916 - email: ton, Texas poohbear78064@hotmail.com BY-LAW COMMITTEE District One - Richard Ford, 2392 CR 424, Dime Box, 77853 - (979) 884-1451 - email: Texas dimebox5@aol.com District Two - Ronnie Rieger, 350 Rieger Road, Coupland, Texas 78615 - (512) 365-2000 - (512) 848-2416/cell - email: RonnieR1056@yahoo.com District Three - Kay Lynn Kovar, 3303 West Lake Bardwell Drive, Ennis, Texas 75119 - (972) 875-6827 District Four - Beverly J. Teplicek, 817 FM 381, Rowena, Texas 76875 - (325) 442-4841 - email: bjtep@verizon.net District Five - Mildred Holeman, 1006 Chantilly Lane, Houston, Texas 77018 - (713) 683-0018 - email: mmholeman@yahoo.com District Six - Joe Siptak, 2312 Norvell, Bay City, Texas 77414 - (979) 244-4415; (979) 479-3430 cell District Seven - Bettie House, 1721 Continental Drive, Pleasanton, Texas 78064 - (830) 281-8246 -email: bvhouse@att.net

FINANCE COMMITTEE District One - Thomas Cannon, P.O. Box 372, Caldwell, Texas 77836 - (979) 567-4264 District Two - Edwin Pechal, 10660 State Highway 53, Temple, Texas 76501 - (254) 985-2282 District Three - Michael Galler, 526 Karen, Waco, Texas 76706 - (254) 662-4934 District Four - Herman D. Weise, 6006 FM Highway 765, San Angelo, Texas 76905 - (325) 651-8550 District Five - Marceil Malak, 7444 Meiners Road, Ledbetter, Texas 78946-5118 - (979) 249-5940 District Six - Glenn Kaminsky, 902 River Oaks Court, East Bernard, Texas 77435 - (979) 335-4461 District Seven - Roy Haag, 1334 Rivercrest Drive, New Braunfels, Texas 78130-3438 - (830) 625-8262

INSURANCE COMMITTEE District One - Susan Skrabanek, 2657 FM 166, Caldwell, Texas 77836 - (979) 272-3440 District Two - Dolores Skrabanek, 13107 State Highway 53, Temple, Texas 76501 - (254) 985-2344 District Three - Daniel Roznovsky, 2513 Custer Court, Irving, Texas 75062 - (972) 252-6763 District Four - Leonard Jansa, 6617 Plainview Drive, San Angelo, Texas 76905 - (325) 234-8117 District Five - Helen Hegwood, 6702 Lindy Ann Lane, Houston, Texas 77008 - (713) 864-0489 District Six - Jerome Hlavaty, P.O. Box 174, Lolita, Texas 77971 - (361) 874-4461 District Seven - Wendy Pruski, 3895 CR 430, Pleasanton, Texas 78064 - (210) 535-4916

PUBLICATION COMMITTEE District One - Floyd Kostelka, 1914 CR 403, Dime Box, Texas 77853 - (979) 540-8531 District Two - Tammy Whatley, 141 Meadow Park Drive, Georgetown, Texas 78626 - (512) 948-5339 District Three - Bessie Petr, 5406 Morningside, Dallas, Texas 75206 - (214) 826-3557 District Four - Sharon Hohmann, 222 Crestwood Drive, San Angelo, Texas 76903 - (325) 651-5884 District Five - Lorenda Baldwin, 219 CR 47, Angleton, Texas 77515 - (979) 922-1279 District Six - Helen Kelner, 911 Avenue K, Rosenberg, Texas 77471 - (281) 342-2624 District Seven - Jarolyn Popp, 447 Shady Hollow, New Braunfels, Texas 78132 - (830) 964-5135 HUMAN RESOURCES DEBBIE KLINKOVSKY (254) 773-1575 • email: debbiek@spjst.com

Editor’s Note

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March . . . ing through SPJST

March was filled with lots of

great events in SPJST. David and I throughly enjoyed the ones we attended. Lodge 29, Taylor hosted a very successful fundraiser. My compliments to the members of Lodge 29, Taylor for a delicious meal, wonderful hospitality, and auctions filled with many, many donated items. It always amazes me how many individuals and businesses give items to this awesome event. Great job! I was thoroughly honored to serve as a judge for the second annual chili cook-off at Lodge 87, Temple. The youth club hosted the event that attracted 11 very tasty chili entries and five amazing bean dishes. The hall was filled with cooks and supporters. Hats off to the lodge and youth club leaders for a well-organized event. See pictures in next week’s Vestnik. The District Two Spring Meeting was hosted by Lodge 24, Cyclone on Sunday, March 16. My compliments to Lodge 24 for a fantastic meal and a very welcoming atmosphere. Lodge 24’s leaders were dressed in coordinating bright, blue shirts to match their bright, smiling faces. And, the hall looked beautiful, too. At the Home Office, we enjoyed a very special visit from Lodge 49, Rowena Youth Club during spring break. That really made my week to see and visit with these awesome young people and their leaders and parents. Come back anytime!

Parade Time Believe it or not, parade season is rolling around again! The first parade appearances for the SPJST Floats this year will be on Saturday, April 12 at Needville Youth Fair at 9

a.m. Members of the newly organized Lodge 81, Needville Youth Club will ride the float in the parade. Later that same day, the float will be at the Smithville Jamboree parade at 2 p.m. Lodge 38, Kovar will host the float in Smithville. If your lodge or youth club has a parade coming up in your town or community and would like to host the SPJST Float, give me a call. We are currently booking parades for all of 2014—even Christmas parades! Hosting the float is a lot of fun. A float driver from the Home Office will deliver and set up the float prior to the before and return the float to Temple after the parade. The lodge’s or youth club’s responsibility is to have smiling, waving riders on the float through the parade! It’s a great experience, and many lodges/youth clubs also combine a social with the parade. Give me a call or email for more details or to book the float. Lodge Refund Checks All lodge refund checks were mailed by the end of February. If your lodge has not received its check from the Home Office, please contact Financial Secretary Roy Vajdak at (800) 727-7578.

Correction The Step Up to the Plate Membership Program Update for February appeared in the March 12 Vestnik on page 4. Under the heading “SPJST Records 60 Referrals,” the name of Tyler Kaluza of Lodge 54, West was listed incorrectly. The Vestnik apologizes for this error. —SPJST—

VĚSTNÍK, (USPS 658480) is published weekly except the last week of August and the fourth week of December by VĚSTNÍK, P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100. Subscription rates are $25 per year for non-members. Members’ fees are paid as part of the insurance fee collected by SPJST, 520 North Main, Temple, TX 76501. Second-class postage paid at Temple, TX and additional mailing offices. The exchange of opinions, ideas and information is a vital aspect of our fraternal Society and enables us to make more informed decisions. The views expressed by writers in the Vestnik do not necessarily represent the views of the Editor or SPJST management. Please sign all correspondence intended for publication. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to VĚSTNÍK c/o Financial Secretary Roy Vajdak, P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100.

Wednesday, March 26, 2014

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Family Fun and Important Dates

March 28

Retirement Party for Supreme Lodge Vice President Gene McBride SPJST Home Office, Temple March 29 Texas Historic Cemetery Marker Dedication SPJST Shiner Cemetery (6) March 30 District Six Spring Meeting American Legion Hall in Hallettsville March 31 SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive Ends April 5 State 42 Domino Tournament • Lodge 88, Houston April 5 District Four Spring Meeting • Lodge 49, Rowena April 5 Lodge 13, Dime Box Casino Night (1) April 5 Lodge 80, Holland Easter Egg Hunt (2) April 6 District One Spring Meeting • Lodge 186, Caldwell April 6 Lodge 6, Cottonwood Easter Party (3) April 6 Lodge 47, Seaton Longtime Member Recognition Easter Egg Hunt (2) April 12 SPJST Float • Needville Youth Fair Parade (5) April 12 SPJST Float • Smithville Jamboree Parade (1) April 12 Lodge 88, Houston Easter Party (5) April 13 Lodge 48, Beyersville Easter Egg Hunt (2) April 13 Lodge 92, Fort Worth Easter Egg Hunt/ 50- and 75-Year Member Recognition (3) April 13 Lodge 196, Houston-West Easter Egg Hunt and Fun Day (5) April 14-17 SPJST Supreme Lodge Meeting, Temple April 18 Good Friday • SPJST Home Office Closed April 18 Lodge 91, San Jacinto Paws Across Texas (5) April 19 Lodge 18, Elgin Youth Club Easter Egg Hunt (2) April 27 District Two Beseda Dancers BBQ Chicken Fundraiser • Lodge 47, Seaton April 27 District Three Spring Meeting • Lodge 25, Ennis April 27 District Five Spring Meeting • Lodge 81, Needville May 2 Lodge 28, East Bernard Longtime Member Recognition (6) May 3 SPJST Car Show and Czech Heritage Celebration

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SPJST INTEREST RATES . . . 02/01/2014 - 04/30/2014 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%

SPJST Supreme Lodge seeks to fill unexpired Vice President’s term

The Supreme Lodge is requesting applications from qualified candidates to fill the unexpired term of the Supreme Lodge Vice President. The term that is to be filled runs through July 31, 2016. Qualified applicants are requested to submit their resumes and letters of intent between Tuesday, April 1 and Tuesday, July 1, 2014. The qualifications and duties of the Supreme Lodge officers are found in Article 26 of the SPJST By-Laws. Article 26 states: “To be an elected officer of the Supreme Lodge, an individual must meet the following requirements: (a) Be an active member of this Society for at least five consecutive years prior to his election. (b) Shall continue their active membership during the tenure of their office.

(d) Have knowledge of both the Czech and English languages.

(e) Is a citizen of the United States of America at the time of election.

(f) Must have at least $50,000.00 of insurance or if uninsurable, then an annuity in at least the amount of $20,000. Such insurance or annuity to be with SPJST.”

On a related note, Article 28 states: No person can be an employee or member of the Supreme Lodge if he is related to any member of the Supreme Lodge within the third degree, as construed under Section 573 of the Government Code of the Texas Revised Civil Statutes.” Article 37 outlines the job duties of Supreme Lodge Vice President:

(a) The vice president of the Supreme Lodge assists the president and is his successor in case of vacancy and would vacate the office of the vice (b) Is in charge of the Insurance Department and has direct control of the field agents, general agents and career and associate sales agents.

(c) In areas where more sales agents are needed, the vice president has the right to appoint new sales agents whenever he feels it is in the best interest of the Society. Must notify the local lodge officers of the appointment of new sales agents at that lodge. (d) Administers sales agents’ contracts and ensures that duties and responsibilities in contract are fulfilled.

(e) Reviews all insurance applications.

(f) Prepares necessary material and sales aids for insurance work.

(g) Directs and conducts educational sales programs in every district at least once a year.

(h) Publishes, once a month, in the Vestnik a report of the progress of the Insurance Department.

(i) Is responsible for organizing new lodges, increasing net gain in membership, and maintaining a substantial growth for our Society with the District Director. (j) Together with the president, promotes appropriate publicity for the Society.

(k) Appoints, with the approval of the Supreme Lodge, one, or more if necessary, representative whose primary duties shall be to assist local lodge sales agents. The field representative shall receive such salary and expense allowance as may be fixed by the Supreme Lodge. A person, in order to be considered for appointment as field representative, must be an active member of this Society and does not have all of his insurance with the Society prematurely exchanged for paid-up insurance.

(l) Appoints one member to a three member committee on credentials at least one month prior to the convention.

Article 32(f) states, “The president, vice president, secretary-treasurer, and financial secretary devote all of their time and efforts to the service of the Supreme Lodge.” Please direct questions relating to the application process or position, including salary and benefits to SPJST Human Resources Administrator Debbie Klinkovsky at (800) 727-7578. —SPJST—

Wednesday, March 26, 2014

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Around the Districts

District One Spring Meeting Sunday, April 6 at Lodge 186, Caldwell

District One Members, Please make plans to attend your district meeting on Sunday, April 6, 2014, at Lodge 186, Caldwell with registration beginning at 1:30 p.m. and the meeting convening at 2 p.m. Lodge 186 is located at 937 State Highway 36 South in Caldwell. This is our annual spring meeting, and everyone is encouraged to attend. The youth will have a bounce house

and an Easter egg decorating contest. Please make plans to attend and enjoy the fellowship with friends from various parts of the district. After the meeting, a meal will be provided by Lodge 186, Caldwell. Fraternally, Randy Gaas District One President —SPJST—

District One Spring Meeting Agenda Sunday, April 6, 2014

SPJST Lodge 186, Caldwell 937 State Highway 36 South • Caldwell, Texas

Call Meeting to Order ........................................................................Randy Gaas Pledge of Allegiance...............................................District One King and Queen Welcome by Lodge 186 President.................................................Victor Mendez Roll Call of Officers.......................................................................Lindy Beasley Roll Call of Lodges.........................................................................Lindy Beasley Recognition of Guests........................................................................Randy Gaas Reading of Minutes ........................................................................Lindy Beasley Tribute to Departed Members (Reading of Deceased Members).....Josef Orsak Reading of 50- and 75- Year and Age 96 Members....................Kyle Skrabanek Treasurer’s Report.....................................................................Ann Schoeneman District Youth Counselor’s Report ................................................Sharon Russell Reports of Standing Committees By-Law ........................................................................................Richard Ford Finance....................................................................................Thomas Cannon Insurance................................................................................Susan Skrabanek Publication................................................................................Floyd Kostelka District Director’s Report ..........................................................Donnie Victorick Old Business Audit Committee Report Recess for 501(c)(3) Directors’ Reports SPJST Education and Nature Center............................................Randy Gaas Czech Heritage Museum ........................................................Larry Brinkman S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home and Assisted Living ...........................Donnie Victorick Reconvene Meeting New Business Election of District Officers for 2014 Selection of Site, Time, and Date of Fall Fun Day and 2015 Spring Meeting Adjournment —SPJST—

District Two Seeks ENC Director

Dear Members of District Two, This is to inform you that Brother Ronnie Rieger, our present director of SPJST Education and Nature Center (ENC) has stated that he wishes to vacate his position as he is involved in too many other projects to give enough time to being a director. We, the officers of District Two, are asking if any of our members would like to fill this position to please notify District Two President Frank Horak or

P P P Presenting 2014 Officers P P P SPJST District Two

District Two Vice President Ruth Hanusch. You may call us at the SPJST Home Office at (800) 727-7578 or send an email to frankh@spjst.com or ruthh@spjst.com. Thanks, and we look forward to seeing a lot of our members get involved in this offer. Fraternally, Ruth Hanusch Vice President/FAC —SPJST—

The 2014 officers of District Two are, left to right, President Frank Horak of Lodge 80, Holland; Vice President/Fraternal Activities Coordinator Ruth Hanusch of Lodge 47, Seaton; Secretary Linda Johnson of Lodge 187, Round Rock; Treasurer Lyn Rieger of Lodge 29, Taylor; Flag Bearer Kyndall Carroll, District Youth Counselor Patsy Koslovsky, and Assistant District Youth Counselor Amber Bartek, all of Lodge 47, Seaton; and Assistant District Youth Counselor Cristy Girod and Flag Bearer Brandon Girod, both of Lodge 29, Taylor.

District Three Presents Fall Meeting Minutes

The District Three Fall Meeting was held Sunday October 27, 2013, at Lodge 6, Cottonwood. At 11:17 a.m., President Brother John Engelke called the meeting to order. Flag Bearer Dakota Holder led the Pledge of Allegiance, and Flag Bearer Angel Pace led the SPJST Youth Motto. Lodge 6, Cottonwood President Brother Milton Peterson welcomed members to the meeting. First Vice President Brother Selby Holder welcomed all members and thanked Lodge 6 for hosting the meeting. Brother Selby Holder recognized visitors Districts One and Three Fraternal Field Manager Brother Philip McBee, State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Brother Frank Horak, Secretary-Treasurer Brother Leonard Mikeska and wife Dorothy, and District Three Director Brother Johnnie Krizan. A motion was made by Sister Diana Engelke to approve the spring meeting minutes as published in the Vestnik. Sister Cheryl Petr seconded the motion. Motion passed. Treasurer Sister Mary Steinman gave the treasurer’s report. Sister Diana Engelke made a motion to approve the treasurer’s report. Sister Ann Pustejovsky seconded the motion. Motion passed. Brother Leonard Mikeska reported that the investment process is sound. Home Office is dedicated to giving

SPJST members good service. The Vestnik is full of statewide activities. At 11:29 a.m., the meeting was turned over to the youth. Sister Lynda Novak reported important dates and information. Camp dates for the next five years are July 10 to 13, 2014; July 23 to 26, 2015; July 7 to 10, 2016; July 6 to 9, 2017; and July 26 to 29, 2018. Youth Achievement Day themes for photography are flag in 2014 and trees in 2015. YAD food entries will be candies in 2014 and bar cookies in 2015. Youth Leaders Workshop is March 22, 2014. Leaders-In-Training Workshop is June 14 to 16, and State Youth Achievement Day is August 2. The camp tee-shirt design contest theme is “SPJST - Insuring and Enriching Lives.” We are trying to come up with a district youth activity. At 11:44 a.m., the adult meeting reconvened. District FAC Sister Vicki Sims asked members to check the Vestniks for tournaments and other important dates. The District Three Spring Meeting is April 27, 2014, at Lodge 25, Ennis. District Three YAD is June 22, 2014, at Lodge 183, Arlington. Lodge 84, Dallas requested to host the fall meeting on October 26, 2014. Brother John Engelke made a motion to have the fall meeting at Lodge 84, Dallas. Sister Mary Steinman seconded the motion. Motion passed. Districts One and Three Fraternal

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Field Manager Brother Philip McBee reported that sales agents are trying to contact every member to make sure all information on certificates is accurate and current. If a sales agent contacts a member, please let them come and visit. Lodge 66, Waco announced that the lodge is celebrating its 106th anniversary on November 2, 2013, at Lodge 6, Cottonwood. State FAC Brother Frank Horak reported on the 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive that is still going. January 11, 2014, is the State Progressive 42 Domino Tournament at Lodge 47, Seaton. February 1 is the State Tarok Tournament at Lodge 6, Cottonwood. Brother Horak thanked everyone for sending prayers while he was sick. Director Brother Johnnie Krizan reported he is here for SPJST members. Brother Krizan reported that Sister Bessie Petr is in hospital. She is expected to be released soon. District Three sends thoughts and prayers. Brother Gene McBride was in a car accident. He is at home and doing well. Keep them in your thoughts and prayers. Brother John Engelke introduced contest judges Irene Petersons, Frank Horak, and Tom Weeks. Adult and youth costume contest results are adult—Joy McClellan and youth— Quinlan Dobecka, Kendall Tucker, and Melinda McClellan. Brother Leonard and youth member Katelyn Daniel led all in prayer. At 12:11 p.m., lunch was served. At 1:02 p.m., Lifetime Achiever awards were presented to Courtney Halbert, Don Urbanovsky, Pamela Urbanovsky, Debra Ivy, and Jimmy Uptmore. There was no old business.

Under new business, President Brother John Engelke asked to take his name off of officer nominations for person reasons. Brother Engelke thanked Lodge 6 Kitchen Committee for a great meal. Sister Mary Steinman made a motion to appoint a committee to look at District Three Rules and Regulations. Sister Lynda Novak seconded. Motion passed. Sister Mary Steinman presented Brother Milton Peterson with a check for hosting the meeting. A total of $273 for 39 meals, and 234 cans were collected. Youth Christmas ornament contest winners were:

Ages 6 to 8 Years 1st - Quinlan Dobecka (6) 2nd - Kendall Tucker (84)

Ages 9 to 11 Years 1st - Rendon Dobecka (6) 2nd - Dakota Holder (6)

Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Katelyn Daniel (183) 2nd - Jason Sims (84) Adult Christmas ornament contest winners were:

1st - Diana Engelke (66) 2nd - Barbara Hykel (6) 3rd - Cheryl Petr (84)

Sister Diana Engelke made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Sister Debbie Galler seconded. Motion passed, and the meeting was adjourned Submitted by, Patricia Dieterich District Three Secretary —SPJST—

District Three Spring Meeting Agenda Sunday, April 27, 2014 • Lodge 25, Ennis Complimentary Pastry, Juice, Milk, and Coffee Provided by Lodge 25, Ennis.

10 to 10:30 a.m. Youth and Adult Czech Easter Egg Decorating (Kraslice) Contests

10:30 a.m. Contest Judging Begins • Selection of Nominating Committee Members

10:15 to 11 a.m. Audit Committee (Pre-selected: Karen Sonnenberg, Tom Weeks, and Michael Galler – Please advise if you cannot attend the meeting.)

11 a.m. Call to Order ....................................................First Vice President Selby Holder Posting of Colors ..............District Flag Bearers Angel Pace and Dakota Holder Pledge of Allegiance........................................................Flag Bearer Angel Pace Youth Motto ...............................................................Flag Bearer Dakota Holder

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Welcome ........................................................Lodge 25 President Tony Vitovsky Response/Recognition of Visitors...................First Vice President Selby Holder Reading Names of Departed Members and Memorial Service..............................Second Vice President Cheryl Petr and Youth Members Dismissal of Youth...........................................First Vice President Selby Holder Recognition of Age 96 Members, 75- and 50-Year Members and Fraternalist Nominees..........................Second Vice President Cheryl Petr Introduction of Auditing and Nominating Committees........................First Vice President Selby Holder Introduction of Contest Judges........................First Vice President Selby Holder Approval of Minutes..........................................................Sister Peggy Dobecka Treasurer’s Report .......................................................................FAC Vicki Sims Committee Reports/Questions (Please limit time to three minutes per report.) Insurance................................................Daniel Roznovsky and Philip McBee Finance ......................................................................................Michael Galler By-Law...................................................................................Kay Lynn Kovar FAC..................................................................................................Vicki Sims Home Office Address to Members......Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek District Director Report..................................................Director Johnnie Krizan Introduction of 2012-13 District Royalty .......................President John Engelke Lunch Prayer ........................................District Three Queen Katherine Durham 1 p.m. — Lunch Break Menu: Fried Chicken, Parsley Potatoes, Green Beans Donation of six canned goods per person entitles member to a free meal, otherwise $7 per plate. No expired canned goods, please.

1:45 p.m. — Meeting Resumes Lifetime Achiever Awards...............................First Vice President Selby Holder Adult Contests Winners...............................................................FAC Vicki Sims Old Business New Business Announcement of Number of Members in Attendance.....................Host Lodge Announcement of Number of Canned Goods Collected ...................Host Lodge Presentations................................................................................FAC Vicki Sims Publication Committee Report ............................................................Bessie Petr Youth Report/Contest Winners............................................................Bessie Petr Audit Report...............................................................................Audit Committee Nominating Report..........................................................Nominating Committee Election of Officers Coming Events: District YAD—June 22, 2014 at Lodge 183, Arlington District Fall Meeting—October 26, 2014—Lodge 84, Dallas *District Spring Meeting—April 27, 2015—no host *District YAD—June 22, 2015—no host *District Fall Meeting—October 26, 2015—no host * Host lodge is needed for upcoming events. Please contact any district officer, if interested.

Door Prizes Installation of Officers Adjournment of 2014 Spring Meeting

*Officers and Committee Representatives are to submit any reports they have as a written report. Copies should be provided for membership. —SPJST—

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District Four Spring Meeting Saturday, April 5 at Lodge 49, Rowena

Dear District Four Members, The time is coming for District Four’s spring meeting. The meeting will be held at Lodge 49, Rowena on Saturday, April 5, 2014. Registration is at 11 a.m. A meal will be served, and the meeting will take place immediately afterwards. Please RSVP to Laura (325) 365-6485 or Becky (325) 656-0029 so we can get a head count for the meal. The youth will be participating in an

Easter egg decorating contest. Also, this is the time for election of officers for the district. If anyone would like to run for an office, please let me or District Four President Laura Pospichal know. We hope to have a large crowd. Your support will be appreciated. Fraternally, Becky Wood District Four Secretary —SPJST—

District Four Spring Meeting Agenda Saturday, April 5, 2014 SPJST Lodge 49, Rowena

Registration Begins at 11 a.m. Meal Served at 12 noon SPJST Education and Nature Center Report..................................Brad Teplicek Czech Heritage Museum Report......................................................Nancy Weise S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home Report ..........................................................Billy Rollwitz Meeting Convenes .......................................................................Laura Pospichal Posting of Colors ...............................................Tanner Wood and Jordan Taylor Welcome..........................................................................................Brad Teplicek Introduction of Guests .................................................................Laura Pospichal Memorial Service..........................................................................Sylvia Rollwitz Roll Call of Officers and Lodges......................................................Becky Wood Reading of the Minutes.....................................................................Becky Wood Treasurer’s Report...........................................................................Brad Teplicek Recognition of 50- and 75-Year Members and Age 96 Honorees ..............................................................Janeece Williams District Director’s Report ...............................................................Billy Rollwitz District Youth Counselor............................................................Beverly Teplicek District FAC...............................................................................Janeece Williams By-Law Committee ...................................................................Beverly Teplicek Publication Committee..............................................................Sharon Hohmann Finance Committee........................................................................Dewyan Weise Insurance Committee .....................................................................Leonard Jansa Awards Old Business New Business Election of Officers Fall District Meeting Information Installation of Officers Door Prizes Adjournment —SPJST—

District Six Cemetery Organization Invites All to Shiner Cemetery Marker Dedication this Saturday, March 29

Dear Members and Friends, In 2002, District Six Cemetery Organization was started by then District Six Director Michael Ahlstrom. The organization’s purpose was to maintain the three SPJST Cemeteries in

District Six. These are in Velehrad, Moravia, and Shiner. Since its creation, the District Six Cemetery Organization has maintained the cemeteries and obtained Texas Historical Commission recognition with

Texas Historic Cemetery Markers awarded to each of the cemeteries. Velehrad was dedicated in 2007; Moravia in 2013; and now, Shiner will be dedicated this March 29. David Bucek of Lodge 151, Wharton serves as president of the organization. Vice president is Vlasta Bartosh of Lodge 40, El CampoHillje; and Johnnie Hoffman of Lodge 184, Moulton serves as secretary/treasurer. Past secretary/treasurer was Eddie Vrana of Lodge 23, Moravia. Special thanks to Janie Bucek of Lodge 151, Wharton who has served as the historian for the organization. Janie has researched all of the history and submitted all of the information for the markers. Her article about this Saturday’s marker dedication in Shiner appears below:

The Texas Historical Commission (THC) has recognized SPJST Shiner Cemetery as a significant part of Texas history by awarding it an official Texas Historic Cemetery Marker. The designation honors SPJST Shiner Cemetery as an important and educational part of local history. A dedication ceremony to commemorate the event will be held on Saturday, March 29, 2014, at the SPJST Shiner Cemetery at 10 a.m. The cemetery is located in the complex of four Shiner Cemeteries on County Road 348. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and umbrellas (to shield the sun) to the dedication ceremony. SPJST Shiner Cemetery was established by SPJST Lodge Texasky Mir No. 10, Shiner in 1906. Lodge 10, Shiner was established as a charter lodge of SPJST, a fraternal benefit society, in 1897. The cemetery contains more than 240 burials. Frank Welfl who passed away on October 29, 1908, was the first individual buried in the cemetery. Home funeral services were very common during the first half of the

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20th century for individuals buried in the SPJST Shiner Cemetery. Local and regional SPJST lay ministers provided many of the funeral services to its members in the Czech language. Czech names are found on the headstones, and 44 headstones are inscribed in the Czech language. None of the SPJST Lodge 10, Shiner charter members are buried in the cemetery, but several charter members from SPJST lodges outside of Shiner are buried here. This includes Jakub Vackar, charter member of Lodge No. 19, Velehrad, who was president of the Congregation of Freethinkers in Lavaca and Fayette Counties and C.S.P.S. Lodge Radhost No. 114, Schulenburg. Finally, several individuals who belonged to a branch of the České Národní Sdružení of Shiner which helped raise funds for the independence of Czechoslovakia are buried in the SPJST Shiner Cemetery. Over 35 veterans of World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War are buried in the SPJST Shiner Cemetery. Two of these veterans lost their lives during wartime. Tom Welfel was the only veteran who died during World War I. Frank Dolejsi lost his life in combat during World War II. The SPJST Shiner Cemetery is now maintained by the SPJST District Six Cemetery Organization. Once again, a very special thanks to each of the District Six Cemetery Organization officers and to founder Michael Ahlstrom for their dedication and efforts to achieve these historical recognitions. Please join me this Saturday, March 29 at this special dedication and historical marker presentation at the SPJST Shiner Cemetery at 10 a.m. Fraternally, Karen Kaspar, FIC, CFFM District Six Director —SPJST—

District Six Spring Meeting Sunday, March 30 in Hallettsville

The District Six Spring Meeting will be Sunday, March 30, 2014, at the American Legion Hall in Hallettsville, Texas. Lodge 4, Hallettsville will host the event with registration starting at 11 a.m. A delicious barbecue chicken and sausage catered meal by Kolacny Bar-

becue and Catering will be served at 12 noon. All lodges attending are asked to bring two desserts and a door prize. The audit and nominating committees will meet at 10:30 a.m. Members of the audit committee are Glenn Kaminsky (28), Tony Kelner (28),

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and Mike Ahlstrom (32). Members of the nominating committee are Joseph Nezval (28) and Helen Kelner (28). Immediately following the noon meal, special reports will be given by district representatives for the Czech Heritage Museum, SPJST Education and Nature Center, S.P.J.S.T. Rest Homes, and SPJST Cemetery Committees. 2014 special district committee elections will be held following the reports. These elections are held every three years. After the meeting is called to order, reports will be given by the standing committees, including By-Law, Publication, Finance, and Insurance. The

district representatives for these committees should be present to give their reports. Official reports will be given from the Supreme Lodge, Fraternal Field Manager, and District Six Director. The youth members are encouraged to participate in their club booths and district Easter egg decorating contest. The American Legion Hall is located at 107 East Park Street in Hallettsville, Texas. We hope to see you there. Fraternally, Wanda Dorotik District Six Secretary —SPJST—

District Six Spring Meeting Agenda Sunday, March 30, 2014

Hosted by Lodge 4, Hallettsville American Legion Hall • 107 East Park Street in Hallettsville, Texas ***TENTATIVE AGENDA*** 10:30 a.m. — Audit and Nominating Committees Meet 11 a.m. — Registration Begins 12 noon — Catered Meal Served Lodges are to bring two desserts and a door prize.

Special Reports will begin immediately following the meal. Czech Heritage Museum.................................................................Philip Vahalik Education and Nature Center .............................................................Lisa Bubela Rest Home Director........................................................................Charles Bucek Cemetery Report...............................................................................David Bucek Special District Committee Elections...................................President Joe Siptak Business Meeting Call to Order..........................................................................President Joe Siptak Posting of Colors.............................................Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje Youth Welcome..................................................................Lodge 4 President Joe Siptak Response/Introduction of Guests .............................Second Vice President/FAC Helen Zabransky Roll Call of Officers, Lodges and Standing Committees ............................................Secretary Wanda Dorotik Treasurer’s Report.....................................................................Marjorie Treumer Youth Report ............................................................................DYC Lisa Bubela Standing Committee and Executive Reports By-Law .....................................................................................Joe Siptak Publication ...........................................................................Helen Kelner Finance...........................................................................Glenn Kaminsky Insurance..........................................................................Jerome Hlavaty Supreme Lodge Report ......................................President Brian Vanicek Fraternal Field Manager..................................................Delisle Doherty District Six Director/Activities Report...............................Karen Kaspar Old Business New Business Announcements Report of Nominating Committee and Election of Officers Report of Audit Committee Memorial Service...........................................First Vice President Annie Vahalik Recognition of 50- and 75-Year Members, Age 96 Honorees, and Fraternalists of the Year Adult and Youth Awards and Special Presentations Fall District Meeting Information Installation of Officers Adjournment —SPJST—

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State 42 Domino Tourney April 5 at Lodge 88, Houston

Lodge 88, Houston will host this year’s SPJST State 42 Domino Tournament on Saturday, April 5, 2014. Entry fee is $7 per person (member or non-member), and the tournament is open to the public ages 16 and above. The entry fee includes lunch and snacks. The tournament is a two-person team format. If you do not have a partner, one will be assigned (if available). Registration/check-in begins at 8 a.m., and play begins at 9 a.m. Prizes will be awarded. Please register by Monday, March 31 by calling (800) 727-7578 or sending an email to tammym@spjst.com. The easiest way to register is by visiting www.spjst.org.

Directions to Lodge 88, Houston Lodge 88 is located at 1435 Beall Street at West 15th in Houston (the Heights). From Highway 290, take

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

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

Email: melaniez@vvm.com

Questions? Call (800) 727-7578

Mangum Dacoma exit. Stay on the frontage road. At the third traffic light, turn left onto 18th Street. Go under the freeway at the third traffic light. Turn on Beall Street. —SPJST—

Lodge 6 Cottonwood invites all to April 6 Easter party

Dear Members, Lodge 6, Cottonwood will host its Easter party on Sunday, April 6, 2014, at the lodge hall. The day will begin with the lodge meeting at 2 p.m. SPJST Lodge 6, Inc. annual meeting will follow. We will then honor our 50- and 75-year members and present Every Day Hero pins. The youth club will present an Easter program. West High School Junior Historians will dance at 3:30 p.m. The fun Easter egg hunt for all ages will then begin. A fried chicken dinner with all the trimmings will be served at 5 p.m. Members are asked to

Brother LaFayette Duckett Achieves Grand Age of 96

SPJST congratulates Brother LaFayette Lionel Duckett, a member of Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje, who celebrated his 96th birthday on February 19, 2014. As such, Brother Duckett is entitled to all SPJST member benefits with no further dues or assessments required. LaFayette was born on February 19, 1918, in Fayetteville, Texas. His siblings include brother Jesse James Duckett, now deceased, and three sisters, Virginia Duckett Belt, Abie

Duckett Brownshadel, and Willie Mae Tennison. On May 21, 1941, LaFayette married Ethel Coughran Duckett, in Houston, Texas. They lived in the East Bernard area most of their lives. Ethel passed away on April 8, 2006. We congratulate Brother LaFayette Duckett again for attaining the Grand Age of 96 and being a member of SPJST for all these years. —SPJST—

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bring desserts. We hope that you and your family will be a part of this fun, annual event. Happy Easter from Lodge 6, Cottonwood! Fraternally, Barbara Jean Hykel Secretary —SPJST—

day, April 6. This will be the Easter meeting with an Easter egg hunt, and the youth will have a prize drawing. Make plans to attend. Jerry and Dorothy Kucera furnished the meal. Happy Saint Patrick’s Day! Dorothy Kucera, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 6 Cottonwood plans Easter egg hunt

Lodge 18, Elgin reports on February meeting

President Milton Peterson called the meeting to order on March 2, 2014, at 2 p.m. The youth led the Pledge of Allegiance and SPJST motto. Sister Georgie Soukup reported 15 members present. Sister Barbara Hykel read the minutes from the last meeting. Sister Peggy Dobecka gave the treasurer’s report and the youth report. Sister Evelyn Stuckly gave her FAC report. She reminded everyone about Join Hands Day on May 3. Brother Jerry Kucera reported one new youth member. Progressive door prize winner for $3 was Lynn White. Since she was absent, next time it will be $4. Celebrating a March birthday was Jerry Kucera. Attendance door prize winners were Jerry Kucera, Joe Dvorsky, and Peggy Dobecka. Dates to remember are March 21 – social; April 4 – social; and April 18 – no social; it’s Good Friday. Next Meeting—April 6 The next meeting will be on Sun-

President David Meyer called the meeting of SPJST Lodge 18, Elgin to order on February 18, 2014. He led the Pledge of Allegiance. A moment of silence was observed for the deceased of the lodge and our service men and women. There were 14 lodge members in attendance, including one youth, and two guests from the Home Office—State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Frank Horak and District Two Youth Counselor Patsy Koslovsky. President Meyer read the minutes from the last meeting. Corrections to the bar report due to an error in the January report was not reported. Trustee F.L. Meyer gave the treasurer’s report for Secretary/Treasurer Charles Wilson, who was not in attendance due to recent surgery. Vice President/Fraternal Activities Coordinator Ray Nelson gave his report. The District Two Spring Meeting will be held at Lodge 24, Cyclone on Sunday, March 16. The Fraternal Alliance Of Texas scholarship application is due March 1. Lodge 24, Cyclone will host the State Straight

Domino Tournament on March 1, and Lodge 88, Houston will host the State 42 Domino Tournament on April 5. (All of the forms and flyers for these events are on the SPJST website under Fraternal Activities, and registration can also be completed online.) Join Hands Day will be May 3, and the youth club has selected to host a food drive at our new Elgin Walmart to benefit the Elgin Food Pantry. The State Horseshoe Tournament has been cancelled. The 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive ends on March 31, and Vice President/FAC Ray Nelson passed around a pitcher to collect loose change. At the end of the meeting, he reported that members contributed $25 in loose change. For all other events not reported, please check the Family Fun and Important Dates on page three of each week’s Vestnik. Youth Leader Joyce Nelson gave the youth club report. She gave the youth club’s financial report. The youth delivered valentines to Elgin Golden Years Nursing Home and held their annual Valentine’s Day party. The youth are preparing for the annual egg decorating contest to be held at the District Two Spring Meeting. This year’s Easter egg hunt will be on Saturday, April 19, and the youth are asking local business for donations for the prizes. Trustee F.L. Meyer gave the January bar report for Secretary/Treasurer Charles Wilson. Recalculations were not reported. Trustee F.L. Meyer also gave the ticket report for January, usually reported by Delilah Wilson. Evelyn Gustafson reported that she received a thank you card from the Elgin Livestock Association for the donation of the hall for its fundraiser event. She also sent a get well card to Charles Wilson. She reported that

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Irene Helgren came home; Artie Monson visited Irene and reported that Irene enjoyed the visit. Birthday for January was Charlie Anderson (22nd). Irene Vrabel gave the auditing committee report. She reported that Artie Monson and she had checked the checks to the records at the February trustee meeting the night prior, and she is currently reviewing contracts. Teresa Anderson, the third appointee of the auditing committee, was not notified in a timely fashion for the committee to meet to conduct the audit: she was notified the day of the planned meeting. Irene and Artie went ahead with the audit. State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Frank Horak stated that the committee needs to schedule times to meet in advance. Members of the rules and regulations committee agreed to meet after the meeting to schedule a date for the committee meeting. This meeting was determined to be Thursday, March 6 at 6 p.m. Artie Monson gave the polka band booking report. Barefoot Becky plays on Sunday, February 23 from 3 to 7 p.m. Doors will open at 1 p.m. The kitchen will be open, and reservations will not be taken. David Meyer reported that People’s Choice has cancelled two bookings, scheduled for April 5 and October 25. A trustee meeting was not held, and no report was given. Reporter Charlie Anderson stated that our donation to the Benchmark Program at SPJST Education and Nature Center at Cooper Farm was received, and our bench had already been handcrafted. She reported on the specifics and measurements of the engraving. The lodge approved to engrave the bench with “SPJST Lodge 18, Elgin.”

Scenes from Lodge 73, Seymour’s Quarterly Meeting

Lodge 73, Seymour met March 9, 2014. LEFT PHOTO: Pictured are, left to right, District Four Director Billy Rollwitz, President Chelsi Orsak, Vice President Chris Orsak, Secretary Alice Orsak, and Treasurer Peggy Blankenship. CENTER PHOTO: Left to right are Emily, Taylor, Jake,

Blaine, and Chelsi Orsak. RIGHT PHOTO: Enjoying refreshments are Chris Orsak, Eddie and Alice Orsak, Peggy Blankenship, Director Rollwitz, and Adolphie Simaichl. —Submitted by Sylvia Rollwitz

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President Meyer stated that Ms. Cannon at Elgin High School had previously cancelled a hall rental, but rescheduled the event for Thursday, April 3. The lodge will be donating the hall for the event. Trustee F.L. Meyer reported that Pure Country has a date open for Western Days on Saturday, June 28. The hall will already be donated for the class reunions, so he suggested to hold a free dance. Hopefully, it will draw a large crowd to the hall, as the annual tennis court dance charges a fee. The membership approved to pay the band $500, and they will play the standard Saturday time of 8 p.m. to 12 midnight. Youth Leader Joyce Nelson informed the lodge about the youth’s annual Easter egg hunt, scheduled for Saturday, April 19. In recent years, this event has been combined with the youth’s annual membership drive. The lodge approved donating $450 to the operating of the Easter egg hunt. Reporter Charlie Anderson brought up the contested issue of key distribution. At the January trustee meeting, trustees approved all officers having a key to the hall, with David and F.L. Meyer sharing a key. At that time, it was determined that more keys would need to be cut and distributed, yet Reporter Charlie Anderson has not received her keys. There was some confusion regarding who is responsible for making key arrangements. F.L. Meyer reported that keys could only be given out based on the key list, and that he was authorized to the key list. Then, he stated that Secretary/Treasurer Charles Wilson was in charge of the key list and that he could go pick up keys only if authorized by Charles. This matter caused major contention among President David Meyer, Trustee F.L. Meyer, and several members who hold no office, despite approval and the reported approval at the January meetings. State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Frank Horak stated that the decision of key distribution had been made by the trustees, and Reporter Charlie Anderson needed to receive a key, as she was included on the list approved in January. Coincidentally, F.L. Meyer found a current, extra hall key in the bar for Reporter Charlie Anderson shortly after the meeting adjourned. Door prize winners were drawn, and the meeting was adjourned. Charlie Anderson Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 81, Needville Youth Club Assists American Legion

American Legion Needville Post 350 held a very successful chicken fried chicken dinner fundraiser. Assisting them were SPJST Lodge 81, Needville Youth Club. A total of 300 plates were sold. Pictured, left to right, are Fabio “Monty” Montiso, Lee Altimore, Lee Rwequardt, Madison Schultz, George Beran, Samantha Dostal, Madeline Gadway, Baley Stavinoha, Sierra Sivils, Anna Gadway, Amel Straznicky, Raymond Schmidt, and Evan Stavinoha. —Submitted by Bradley Stavinoha, Youth Leader

Lodge 24, Cyclone plans Mother’s Day Barbecue

Lodge 24, Cyclone met on Monday night, March 10, 2014, in Flag Hall amid the newly-painted fields that will usher in new life of spring and furnish new money for the economy. The meeting was called to order by Margaret Mikeska at 7:10 p.m. After reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence for our deceased and sick members, President Daniel Wilde took the chair for the meeting. It seems as though there is a wild animal problem at their home. President Wilde thanked everyone for their help at the State Domino Tournament and the Red Ravens dance. We are thankful for the attendance at the dance. There were no minutes of the last meeting as the secretary did not have time to assemble them. Brenda Maddux gave the bar report, and Linda Wilde have the treasurer’s report. Brian Vanicek gave a report on the SPJST Car Show that will be held in Seaton on May 3. The show will be in conjunction with Czech heritage day. They will have a kolache baking contest and a kolache eating contest. Lodge 47 will have the Red Ravens that night. Youth Leader Brenda Maddux gave the youth report. Their meeting had nine youth, two guests, and nine adults in attendance. They will join the youth group from St. Joseph’s on May 4 and help at our Mother’s Day event. On May 14, the youth will have a flag retirement ceremony and hamburger fundraiser. The time is 6:30 p.m. They cleaned out the youth closet and

hauled many items to the dump. Also, they found many pull tabs that apparently went back to 1991 when Shirley Ashcraft was youth leader. There were copious amounts. Ty Stock has a birthday on March 26. Under old business, Treasurer Linda Wilde advised that the insurance will be renewed with the same company for a price north of 6K. Daniel Wilde will get the supplies for the district meeting, and the lodge will donate the soft drinks for the youth club fundraiser.

New Business Wilbert Mikeska will secure three cords of wood for the Mother’s Day Barbecue on May 11. The price of the meal will be $9. Barbara Macek will get the kitchen supplies and will make 12 gallons of sauce. Daniel or Wilbert will order the 1,000 chicken halves. Bookings for the hall include District Two on March 16; Troy Athletic Boosters on March 29; Rogers High School prom - April 12; Reinders wedding - April 26; and May 3 - Cyclone-Marak Knights of Columbus Fundraiser. Robert Macek has a birthday on March 24. There were no wedding anniversaries that we knew about. Fraternally submitted for the Lodge, Bobby Hoelscher, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 24, Cyclone hosts domino tourney, dance

Flag Hall in Cyclone had an interesting and busy day on March 1, 2014, - the day that Lodge 24, Cyclone hosted the State Domino Tournament and had a well-attended dance at night. The tournament drew players from Holland, Cyclone, Temple, Ennis, Taylor, Granger, Fort Worth, Schwertner, and Seaton. We appreciate the trek that most had to get to the hall. Also, the kitchen crew did a yeoman job. The crew included Margaret Mikeska, Alice Hoelscher, Pauline Hoelscher, Barbara Macek, Woodrow Glen Chervenka, Daniel Wilde, Wilbert Mikeska, and Jason Hoelscher. Their chicken noodle soup and famous Flag Hall hamburgers were proof of the talents. The dance with the Red Ravens was well-attended as the band played with passion and enthusiasm. It seems as though we were suffering from cabin fever and needed an outlet, and the dance was perfect for the occasion. Lodge 24, Cyclone is on the way to being the home of polka and waltz music. The kitchen was busy, and the crew did an outstanding job. The lodge appreciates everybody who came for the tournament and for the dance. For the Lodge, Bobby Hoelscher, Reporter —SPJST—

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Lodge 25, Ennis celebrates St. Patrick’s Day

Dear Readers, Lodge 25, Ennis met March 13, 2014, at 6:30 p.m. for a social meal and regular monthly lodge meeting. In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, Betty surprised the members with corned beef and potatoes with cabbage and carrots. For dessert, she made a delicious Irish chocolate cream cake. Everyone enjoyed the meal. Thank you, Betty! The meeting began at 7 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance and prayer for those on the sick list and deceased members. Sick members are Rex Spurgeon, Bill Marusak, Kathleen Blake, and Logan Lipscomb. Deceased members were Mary Krajca and Maureen Cooper. All reports were accepted as given. Discussion was held regarding Join Hands Day. It was announced that Ronnie Honza, Jennifer Zajic, and Tim Woodard represented the lodge at the annual straight domino tournament held at Lodge 24, Cyclone. Ronnie and Tim placed third, and Jennifer captured fourth place. Before the meeting adjourned, March birthdays were recognized— Leslie Mach, Hayley Slovak, James Martinek, and April Holland. Everyone sang “Happy Birthday” to Leslie who turned 91 years young. Happy birthday to all! Margaret Krajca, Reporter —SPJST—

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Sister Janie Skotak Achieves Grand Age of 96

SPJST congratulates Sister Janie Julie Skotak, a member of Lodge 84, Dallas, who celebrated her 96th birthday on February 23, 2014. As such, Sister Skotak is entitled to all SPJST benefits with no further dues or assessments required. Janie was born to Josef and Johanna Meckel on February 23, 1918, in Tours, Texas. She had three sisters, Millie Conine, Mary Skotak, and Ann McDowell, all now deceased. On April 18, 1937, Janie married Bennie Henry Skotak. Janie and Bennie were co-owners of TAMSCO (Texas Aquarium Manufacturing and Supply Company). They were blessed with three children, Janette Marie Henry (husband E.B.) of Red Oak, Lillian Annie Kowalski (husband James) of Duncanville, and Dorothy Jean Wilson (husband Al) of Garland.

schedule, the second Sunday, the 13th. A report on the 2014 membership drive was given by District Six Director Karen Kaspar. The lodge wishes to thank the director for the report and the visit. Vice President Nezval was absent from the meeting because he was in the hospital. To the faithful: Hope to see you in Hallettsville, also in April, and this writer remains . . . Fraternally yours, Joseph D. Nezval, FIC Vice President —SPJST—

Lodge Karel Jonáš No. 28, East Lodge 29, Taylor Bernard meets hosts successful March 30 fundraiser

Dear Members, Lodge Karel Jonáš will hold its March meeting in Hallettsville before the District Six Spring Meeting on Sunday, the 30th. The February meeting was held on the third Sunday, the 16th, due to a glitch. Several items were resolved. One being the pin presentation meeting in May. It will be held on the third Sunday, the 18th, at this writing unless there is an unforeseen glitch, unbeknownst to the lodge. The April meeting will be held on

President Ronnie Rieger called the meeting to order on Wednesday, March 13, 2014. He led the Pledge of Allegiance and had a moment of silence in honor of our departed members and the military that served our country. All officers were present. The February minutes were read and approved. Vice President/FAC Sharon Kaderka informed us of the District Two Spring Meeting in Cyclone on Sunday, March 16. SPJST has a mem-

Janie loves to talk about memories of time she spends with her daughters and grandchildren, the sailfish she caught on the coast, and a slot machine in Vegas that paid off good for her. She is very proud of her Czech heritage and loves to talk about her childhood days living in West, Texas. She is also a member of Catholic Daughters of America, St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church, Dallas Aurora Garden Club, and KJZT. Her hobbies are gardening, sewing, and cooking. She makes delicious Christmas cookies, and she is famous in her circles for her delicious pineapple pies. We congratulate Sister Janie Skotak again for attaining the Grand Age of 96 and being a member of SPJST for all these years. —SPJST—

ber referral program with monthly drawings for three $25 Walmart gift cards. For our Join Hands Day project, it was discussed to have a bake sale with the youth club to buy eight white tables for S.P.J.S.T. Assisted Living Facility in Taylor. Currently, they have heavy brown tables that are difficult for the workers to move around. The tables will be used when the youth club hosts a bingo hour with them, but they will also be used for other activities organized by the Assisted Living Facility. Lyn Rieger made a motion to have the bake sale and if we are short on funds to purchase the tables, Lodge 29 would pay the difference. Barbara Nygrin seconded, and the motion passed. We will hold a bake sale on Friday, May 2. Members can bring their dessert on Friday afternoon to the hall. On Saturday, May 3, the SPJST Car Show will be at Lodge 47, Seaton. There will be a kolache baking contest. The Corpus Christi getaway weekend is scheduled for August 8 to 10. Jesse Pospisil, on behalf of the property committee, thanked everyone for their contributions towards the auction fundraiser. Next month, the property committee will meet with Albin Machu to discuss increasing insurance coverage on the building. They are also working on fencing around the edge of the property. Jesse made a motion for Lodge 29 to purchase a bench to be placed on the

property of SPJST Education and Nature Center at Cooper Farm. Wayne Voigt seconded, and the motion passed. Cristy Girod asked if the youth club could share in the cost of the bench so their name could be included on the bench. Everyone was in agreement with the suggestion. Cristy Girod reported there were 12 youth at their meeting, and they decorated eggs for the spring meeting competition. In February, 16 youth club members went to the District Two Youth Development Workshop and skating party in Temple. Cristy and Connie will attend the state Youth Leaders Workshop in Temple on March 22. On April 5, the youth leaders’ District Two workshop will be held at the home of District Two Director Jesse and Linda Pospisil. Ronnie discussed the auction fundraiser and thanked everyone for their help at the auction. Since it is the Lenten season, Ronnie suggested we move our April meeting to the second Thursday of the month. It was agreed upon so members could attend their church services on Wednesday night. There was a discussion on having an old-fashioned Czech meal on Sunday, May 4 to recognize our 50- and 75year members and in appreciation for the workers at our auction. We would also like to recognize Gene McBride for his service with SPJST. We will discuss it further at our next meeting. There will be a retirement reception for Gene McBride on Friday, March 28 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Home Office in Temple. Everyone is welcome to attend. Albin Machu signed up new member Addison Bennight. Connie Voigt made a motion to accept her, and Barbara Nygrin seconded. The motion passed. Members celebrating birthdays in March include Sharon Kaderka, Kristen Rieger, Frankie Pustejovsky, Mike Girod, Andylyn Teat, and Ruby Schroeder. Anton Pokorny and Lucille Trcka brought door prizes. Next month, Frankie and Mary Jane Pustejovsky volunteered to bring them. Next Meeting—April 10 The next meeting will be Thursday, April 10 at 6:30 p.m. Fraternally submitted, Linda Pospisil Secretary/Reporter —SPJST—

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Lodge 30, Taiton reports on February meeting

Dear Vestnik Readers, Lodge 30, Taiton held its regular monthly meeting on February 2, 2014, at Taiton Community Center. President Yvonne Marcaurele called the meeting to order. Members present recited the Pledge of Allegiance, and a moment of silence was observed for any sick or departed members. Secretary Wanda Dorotik called the roll of officers and members. She then read the minutes for the January meeting. Treasurer Lisa Bubela gave her report on the financial standing of our lodge. Fraternal Activities Coordinator Tommy Drapela reminded the members of the upcoming events around the state. He reminded members of the 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive for scholarships for our youth. He informed the members that the annual appreciation banquet was held on January 25 at the Mayborn Convention Center in Temple. He reminded any graduating seniors that they need to get their scholarship applications turned in for the Fraternal Alliance Of Texas scholarship program. The deadline is March 1 for that scholarship. Youth Leader Lisa Bubela reported on the comings and goings of our youth program. She shared that the youth program won the Top Youth Club in District Six Award for 2013. She also informed the members that the youth will be attending a workshop at SPJST Education and Nature Center at Cooper Farm on February 22 to learn about parliamentary procedure as well as discussing camp activities for the upcoming camping season. District Six Director Karen Kaspar reported on her recent activities. She thanked the members for the continued support of the lodge’s growth. She congratulated Carolina for her hard work and her achievements. She congratulated Kirby Lange for being chosen as Lodge 30 Fraternalist of the Year. She reported on the District Six Cemetery Committee meeting for the Shiner Cemetery. She thanked Yvonne and Luc Marcaurele for attending the meeting. She then explained the new incentives for the new year. Under old business, Director Kaspar and Lisa Bubela gave a report on the appreciation banquet. They reported that our lodge won the bronze

Kevin Kacir & Megan Adams Exchange Wedding Vows

Megan Renee Adams became the bride of Kevin Kyle Kacir, both of College Station, in a double-ring ceremony on Saturday, February 8, 2014, at La Torretta Resort on Lake Conroe in Montgomery, Texas. The bride is the daughter of Kyle and Michele Adams of Baytown. She is the granddaughter of Ordean and Helen Williams of Tyler and Reverend Gary Adams of Bryan and the late Wanda Adams. Kevin is the grandson of Eugene and Betty Engbrock of Temple, both of SPJST Lodge 87, Temple, and the late Stanley and Nelta Kacir. The Reverend Gary Adams, the bride’s grandfather, officiated the c e r e m o n y. Megan was given in marriage by her father. She wore a strapless, fitted, ivory, satin Oleg Cassini gown with embellished lace and beading. Matron of honor was Lauren Cox, sister of the bride, of Manvel. Bridesmaids were Judy Tincher of Pasadena, Lindsay Clark of College

award. Congratulations to the sales agents for all of their hard work this past year. Congratulations to Carolina Covarrubia for being the District Six Top Producer in Career Agents for Certificates Issued and Earned Premium. We discussed the presentation of the Every Day Hero pins to the directors of Taiton Community Center at their annual meeting. These pins are to express our gratitude for all that they do to assist our lodge to continue to grow and prosper. Members were then presented with attendance incentive checks for the year. Without our members attending, we would not be able to assist our community as well as we do each year.

Station, and Samantha Kacir, sisterin-law, of Lufkin. Best man was Justin Kacir, brother of the groom, of Lufkin. Groomsmen were Bart Harris of Texarkana, Arkansas, James Darrell Young of College Station, and Matt Murski of Bryan, all friends of the groom. A reception followed at La Torretta Resort. After a wedding trip to the Hawaiian island of Kawai, the couple will reside in College Station. Megan is a graduate of Sam Houston State in Huntsville with a degree in kinesiology. She is employed by Crossfit Body Lab in Bryan. Kevin, a member of Lodge 87, Temple, graduated from Sam Houston State in Huntsville with a degree in kinesiology. He is employed by FESCO in Bryan. The rehearsal dinner was held at Ransom Steakhouse in Montgomery. It was hosted by the groom’s parents, Kyle and Carla Kacir, who are also members of Lodge 87, Temple. —SPJST—

Under new business, the members present then reviewed our lodge bylaws as well as our schedule of dates for our annual charitable donations. We discussed the upcoming Taiton Altar Society Chicken Dinner on March 9. Each member is asked to bring a dessert for the cake walk. District Six Spring Meeting is on March 30 in Hallettsville. Allison Fucik was presented with a $250 scholarship from Lodge 30 for her achievements while a youth club member. Happy birthday was wished to Debbie Krpec. Our next meeting will on Sunday, March 2 at Taiton Community Center. The adult meeting will begin at 1:30

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p.m., and the youth club meeting will follow. The meeting was adjourned by President Yvonne Marcaurele. Fraternally yours, Marjorie Treumer, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 81 Needville to host district meeting

The March 2014 meeting of SPJST Lodge 81, Needville was held on Sunday, the 16th. At 12 noon, a prayer of thanks was given by Vincent Newman. Everyone enjoyed a meal of chicken fried chicken, potatoes, green beans, and a roll sold by the American Legion in Needville. Desserts were provided by members. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Bradley Stavinoha for delivering all the plates to the lodge for us. I would also like to thank 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. Jeanette Newman led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. All officers answered the roll call except Special Funds Chairman Tom Stavinoha, and Bradley Stavinoha came a little later since he was helping at the American Legion hall. Secretary Willie Mae Kuykendall read her report, and it was approved as read. She also read Bradley Stavinoha’s treasurer’s report, and it was approved as read. President Vincent Newman read Tom Stavinoha’s special funds report, and it was approved as read. Under old business, Willie Mae Kuykendall reminded members that next month will be the District Five Spring Meeting at our lodge hall on Sunday, April 27. We will have a catered meal of chicken fried chicken. Under new business, we voted in new members Vajaira Nevarez, Linda Sanchez, Briana Nesvadba, Michael Bacica, Ryan Bacica, Betty Parthum, Samantha Dostal, Brady Dostal, Anna Gadway, and Madeline Gadway. Also, we had one transfer—Georgia Ann Rambo, who was voted in. Welcome to our lodge. We hope to see you soon. Also under new business, it was voted and passed to allow Tom Stavinoha to purchase an auction item from the Needville Youth Fair, and to pur-

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chase a two-speaker sound system for our lodge. Treasurer Bradley Stavinoha informed the members that we received the bronze award for our lodge. He also reported that he reserved the SPJST Float for the Needville Youth Fair parade on April 12, and he has the youth club willing to ride it. President Vincent Newman informed members about Join Hands Day on May 3. Our lodge will, once again, play bingo and cook hamburgers at S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home in Needville. It was agreed to allow Secretary Willie Mae Kuykendall to purchase the bingo prizes for this event. President Vincent Newman also reminded members of the end of summer getaway in August in Corpus Christi. Last, Secretary Willie Mae Kuykendall announced that we will honor our 50-year and 75-year members at our May 18 meeting. Jeanette Newman will make the invitations for this event. She also suggested that we have our regular monthly meeting on April 27 at 10:30 a.m. before the District Five meeting. Door prize winners were Bradley Stavinoha, Dorothy Kuban, Ed Kuban, and Joyce Pesak. Congratulations to all of our lucky winners! Don’t forget! Our next meeting will be at 1 p.m. which is the District Five Spring Meeting on April 27 with a catered meal at 12 noon. Members, please bring a dessert. See you at the next meeting! Fraternally, Jeanette Newman, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 87, Temple welcomes new treasurer, reporter

Lodge 87, Temple held its meeting on Sunday, March 9, 2014, at the lodge hall. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, and a moment of silence was observed. Previous meeting minutes were voted and approved as written by the members. Jennifer Davidson gave the youth leader’s report and reminded members of the upcoming chili cook-off fundraiser to be held on March 15. The treasurer’s report was given and approved by membership. Old business was discussed, and two new officers were officially sworn in: Hiram Dixon as treasurer and Crystal

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Lodges 48, Beyersville; 187, Round Rock Youth Participate in County Youth Fair

Taylor 4-H Club members participated in Williamson County Livestock Show and Youth Fair in Georgetown held in January. These members raised and showed turkeys, rabbits, sheep, goats, hogs. They placed various entries in the premium sale. 4-H members from Lodge 187, Round Rock are, left to right, Mason Stifflemire, Thomas Oman, and Marshall Oman, and members from Lodge 48, Beyersville are Kacie Vanecek and Collin Vanecek. —Submitted by Jo Ann Oman

Tierce as reporter. New business was brought to the table, and the meeting was later adjourned. Next Meeting—April 13 The next meeting will be held on April 13 at our lodge. Fraternally yours, Crystal Tierce, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 91 San Jacinto reports on quarterly meeting

Lodge 91, San Jacinto, held its first quarterly meeting of 2014 on Saturday, March 8 at Lee Palace in Baytown, Texas. All officers were present with the exception of President Will Lock. About 20 members also attended. The meeting was called to order by Secretary Vonda Smesny. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, and a moment of silence was observed for departed members. The minutes and treasurer’s report were given and approved. Items of discussion were the Paws

Across Texas Benefit which will be held on April 18 at Walmart in Crosby and Join Hands Day on May 3. Communications were read. The now retired Lodge 156, Baytown presented the new Lodge 91, San Jacinto with a check to be deposited in Lodge 91’s account. The next quarterly meeting will take place in June. A location was not decided upon. It will be posted in the Vestnik. A motion was made and seconded to adjourn the meeting at 12 noon. Everyone enjoyed a nice lunch. Malba Smesny, FAC —SPJST—

Lodge 151 Wharton sets mission statement

SPJST Lodge 151, Wharton held its quarterly meeting on Monday, March 10, 2014, at the Wharton Depot Museum. Chaplain Ray Pilgrim gave the blessing before the meal. Eleven members and one guest enjoyed sliced beef barbecue sandwiches, dips, chips, and desserts before the meeting. District Six Director Karen Kaspar installed the Lodge 151 officers who were reelected at the December quarterly meeting. President Gerald Macha called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, and a moment of silence was observed for our departed members. The roll was called, and all of the officers were present. The December minutes and treasurer’s report had been handed out to members before the meeting. The minutes and treasurer’s report were reviewed and approved. Correspondence received was read. Treasurer Carolyn Bucek read a thank you note from S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. 2, Needville for the donation made to their Christmas activity fund. President Macha read a letter from Mildred Holeman about The Red Bowl Challenge to reduce the debt of the Czech Heritage Museum. Last of all, Secretary Janie Bucek read a letter from the Home Office about Lodge 151’s refund check. Then, she stated she had received correspondence about two death claims that had been paid. Last of all, she informed the members that Lodge 151 has four 50year members and three 75-year members for 2014. Fraternal Activities Coordinator Janie Bucek reported on upcoming SPJST activities in the state. Then, she informed the members that the 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive will end on March 31, and Join Hands Day will be held on Saturday, May 3. Last of all, she said the District Six Spring Meeting will be hosted by Lodge 4, Hallettsville on Sunday, March 30. Charles Bucek gave the rest home report. He stated both S.P.J.S.T. Rest Homes and the Assisted Living Center are doing well. Next, the administrator at Rest Home No. 1, Taylor was asked to join the state board regulating non-profit nursing homes. Last of all, the land has been paid off that was purchased to build a new rest home in Taylor.

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David Bucek gave the cemetery report. He reported the dedication of the Texas Historic Cemetery Marker for the SPJST Shiner Cemetery will be held on Saturday, March 29 at 10 a.m. Then, he said there have been two workdays at the SPJST Cemetery to erect the marker and lay forms for additional sidewalks. A workday will be held on Friday to complete the sidewalks. Under old business, the final draft of the Lodge 151 mission statement was presented to the members. Charles Bucek made a motion to accept the mission statement which was seconded by Jo Ann Priesler. Motion passed. The mission statement of Lodge 151, Wharton is: “The mission statement of SPJST Lodge 151, Wharton is to respect our living and departed members, promote and preserve fraternalism, help the needy, preserve our Czech heritage, and provide insurance and financial services.”

District Six Director Karen Kaspar read thank you notes from Share in Wharton and Wharton Southern Pacific Railroad Depot for the checks they received from the SPJST District Six Director’s Discretionary Fund. Next, she encouraged us to read the Supreme Lodge minutes in the Vestnik. Then, she reminded us about the Texas Historic Cemetery Marker dedication in Shiner on Saturday, March 29, and the District Six Spring Meeting which will be held in Hallettsville on Sunday, March 30. Last of all, she informed us Supreme Lodge Vice President Gene McBride is retiring at the end of the month. Applications for his position will be taken April 1 to July 1. The birthday honorees for January, February, and March were Carolyn Bucek, Charlotte Bucek, Janie Bucek, Karen Kaspar, Gerald Macha, Jo Ann Priesler, and Jimmy Vasek. Each birthday honoree received a gift from Lodge 151. Door prizes were drawn. President Macha adjourned the meeting at 8:27 p.m. Fraternally, Janie Bucek Secretary/Reporter —SPJST—

Sister Sidney Bridewell Achieves Grand Age of 96

SPJST congratulates Sister Sidney Ann Zemanek Bridewell, a member of Lodge 148, El Maton, who celebrated her 96th birthday on February 27, 2014. As such, Sister Bridewell is entitled to all SPJST benefits with no further dues or assessments required. Sidney Ann was born on February 27, 1918, to Josef and Kristina Zemanek in Needville, Texas. Her father Josef came from Moravia, Czechoslov a k i a . Josef ’s brother and wife were already farming in Needville, Texas, and he came to live with them in America. Josef lived with them for about five years. Then, he married Kristina Zemanek, who also immigrated from Czechoslovakia. They farmed for five years. They then moved to Blessing, Texas, where they farmed and raised five children: Liddie Zemanek Pavelka, deceased; Victor Zemanek, deceased; Martha Zemanek Johnston, deceased; Joe Zemanek; and Sidney. Sidney’s dad was very active in getting roads fixed and working on the school board. He also served as director of SPJST. Her father’s nephew wrote and kept in touch. After her father’s death, Sidney and her brother kept in touch with him and another cousin. They would

Lodge 177 Academy supports community

The regular meeting of SPJST Lodge 177, Academy was called to order at 7:02 p.m. on March 12, 2014, by President Otis Beck. All officers were present except Treasurer Josie Mitchell. Everyone stood and recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Minutes were accepted as pre-

write to the cousin in Czech, and the cousin wrote them in English. Their families met several times and have kept in touch. Sidney had many health problems as a child and was kept home from school until she was seven or eight years old at which time she involved in sports. She loved basketball and tennis and went to district in tennis. In high school, she was first in basketball and volleyball. When she graduated from high school, she went to Smalley College (secretarial and bookkeeping) and graduated from Smalley Secretarial College in Houston, Texas. One of the hobbies Sidney has is reading. Sidney married L.A. Bridewell, Jr. on January 23, 1943. She and L.A. had three children: Linda Bridewell Waldo, Cathy Bridewell Vanden Eykel, and David Bridewell. She has worked for Sun Oil and GE, was a part-time bookkeeper, and is a homemaker. Her husband, L.A., has been in the plumbing supply business as a salesman for American Standard for a very long time. We wish to congratulate Sidney again for attaining the Grand Age of 96 and being a member of SPJST for all these years. —SPJST—

sented. Correspondence included letters and cards from the following organizations thanking Lodge 177, Academy for recent donations to each: Academy Youth Fair Boosters; Children’s Advocacy Center; Hill Country Community Action Association, Inc. (Temple Meals on Wheels); American Cancer Society; Ronald McDonald House; Churches Touching Lives for Christ; and Academy ISD. Also, we received thank you cards from the family of a dear member, J.C. John-

son, who recently passed away, and a thank you card from Bernice Hutka who recently was under the weather. The sunshine committee reported that cards had been sent to Otis Beck and Helen Bland. Committee reports for February were presented.

Board of Trustees The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chairman Bill Hutka. All trustees were present except Josie. There was discussion about the damage to the hall floor and the costs to have it replaced. Work is progressing, and should be completed soon. The board voted unanimously to donate to Children’s Advocacy Center—$2,000; Academy ISD—$2,000; Little River/Academy Volunteer Fire Department—$2,000; Churches Touching Lives for Christ (CTLC) Back Pack Buddy Program—$1,000; CTLC—$1,000; Czech Heritage Museum—$1,000; Academy ISD Project Celebration—$500; and Lodge 177 Building Fund—$2,385. A motion was made by Don to adjourn; seconded by Shirley. Meeting adjourned at 7 p.m.

New Members Accepted unanimously as new member of Lodge 177, Academy is Racheal Knighton! We welcome you, Racheal, and hope to see you soon! Fraternal Activities Coordinator Bill reported on an upcoming event at Seaton Star Hall—SPJST Car Show on Saturday, May 3. Vendors are needed. There will be a dance that evening as well. Bill also announced that there will be a kolache baking contest, and he said entry forms are available. There was no old business. Under new business, there was a discussion about memorials to be given in memory of departed Lodge 177 members: $100 in memory of Theresa Baca and $100 in memory of J.C. Johnson will be presented to the SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund. An audit committee was appointed. Bernice Hutka, Shirley McCrea, and Bill Hutka will audit the lodge’s books very soon. After a motion by Shirley, seconded by Don, and passed unanimously, the meeting was adjourned at 7:32 p.m. Fraternally, Joanna Hutka Secretary-Reporter —SPJST—

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Lodge 183 Arlington reports on March meeting

The monthly meeting was held and called to order at 7 p.m. on Monday, March 17, 2014, at Lodge 183, Arlington, located at 3100 Pleasant Valley Drive in Arlington. Roll of officers was called, and all were present except Youth Leader Debra Daniel with an excused absence. Present were President Ann Pustejovsky, First Vice President Ella Mikeska, Financial Secretary Kay Weeks, Fraternal Activities Coordinator Janie Rejcek, Treasurer Annette Cepak, Secretary/Reporter Darlene Hollingsworth, and Trustees Raymond Mikeska and Pat Sill.

Our thoughts and prayers go to Daniel Roznovsky who had heart surgery and is doing better; Rudy Rejcek’s brother and sister Felix Rejcek and Mary Miller; and Milka Bralic’s husband who has been in the hospital. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, and a prayer of silence was observed for all those who are ill or who have recently been in the hospital. Minutes were read from February’s meeting by Secretary/Reporter Darlene Hollingsworth. There were no corrections. Robert Sill made a motion to approve the minutes, and Rudy Rejcek seconded. All approved the minutes from February as read. President Ann Pustejovsky gave the bar report. Ann stated that for February, we had 13 bingos totaling $438.85 and no rentals. For February, the kitchen totaled $446.85. Ann stated

there is no bingo report due to the absence of Kathy Fitzgerald. Financial Secretary Kay Weeks had no report. Janie Rejcek gave the FAC report. Happy St. Patrick’s Day to everyone! Janie stated the 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive ends this month. Scholarship applications are due. Join Hands Day is May 3. The Corpus Christi getaway and golf tournament are August 8 to 10 at the Holiday Inn in Corpus Christi. Assistant Youth Leader Kay Weeks gave the youth club report in the absence of Debra Daniel. Kay stated the Youth Leaders Workshop is scheduled Saturday, March 22 in Temple. Walk for Wishes is scheduled Saturday, March 29 at Reverchon Park in Dallas. Please plan on walking in honor of Katelyn Daniel, a member of

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Lodge 183, Arlington. The District Three Spring Meeting is April 27 at Lodge 25, Ennis. The youth club is planning to go to the Ronald McDonald House on May 3 for Join Hands Day. Trustee report—Pat Sill will get bids for repairing the front door.

Old Business President Ann Pustejovsky stated, “Happy St. Patrick’s Day to everyone!” Pat Sill will arrange for the front door to be repaired. Discussion for the cook-off is tabled until next month’s meeting.

New Business Ann Pustejovsky stated we will need judges for the youth club chili cook-off and membership drive. This agenda is tabled for next month’s

Scenes from Lodge 141, Sealy Special-Called Meeting Sunday, February 23, 2014 • Tony’s Restaurant in Sealy, Texas

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meeting. TYCO security is working on programming our security system. Lodge 183 received a refund. Congratulations! Join Hands Day is May 3. No family night is scheduled for March. The next family night is Friday, April 11. We will have family night and our April meeting. Everyone plan to attend. Family night and the meeting starts at 7 p.m. Robert Sill made a motion, and Annette Cepak seconded. All were in favor. Fish will be served. Please bring your favorite side dish and come and enjoy the hospitality! Birthdays for the month of March: Cindy Boyd (9th), Katy, Tommy, and Gena Weeks (18th), Rachel Reed (19th), and Kimberly Culliton (19th). We celebrated the birthdays with delicious strawberry cake! Happy birthday to all of you! Thank you, Ann, for the cake! Raffle was drawn, and $25 was won by Tom Weeks. Congratulations! Rudy Rejcek has been chosen as Czech Person of the Year for RVOS on March 29 at the Czech Heritage Museum in La Grange, Texas. Jerry Matus received his 75-year pin for 75 years with the lodge. Congratulations to you both. Also, KJZT is celebrating 100 years on March 30 at Tours Hall. There will be a mass, and lunch will be provided. Janie Rejcek made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:55 p.m. Robert Sill seconded the motion. All were in favor. Next Meeting—April 11 Next meeting and family night is Friday, April 11 at 7 p.m. at Lodge 183. Respectfully submitted, Darlene Hollingsworth Secretary/Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 187 Round Rock, BACA to partner for Join Hands Day

Hello There! Our March meeting started out by discussions of new members’ referrals form cards and the importance of turning them in. Other topics included our lodge insurance, 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive, lodge advertisement, details on the District Two Spring Meeting and details on the May 3 car show. We also discussed and approved our Join Hands Day project this year with BACA. Birthdays and anniversaries this month goes to Mathieu McCarthy on the 12th (turning two years old) and Greg and Jennifer McCarthy—seventh anniversary on the 17th. Thank you all for the tasty wonderful potluck! Blessings to all, Jennifer McCarthy, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 191, Lufkin hosts Mardi Gras dance

A good time was had by all who attended the Mardi Gras dance at the SPJST third Friday night dance. Glenn Lenderman and Friends did an excellent job, and they played all kinds of music. There were a lot of people that dressed up in Mardi Gras costumes for the occasion. They all looked great! A big thank you to all the cooks who brought food for the food table. Everyone always enjoys good food. The 50-50 drawing, which was $87.50, was won by Joe Lee Register, and he gave it all back to the lodge. Thanks, Joe Lee! We appreciate it very much because it all goes to our scholarship fund. There were two applicants for this year’s scholarship. They are Ashton Allen, granddaughter of Helen Boyd, and Megan Scogin, granddaughter of George and Pat Scogin. Congratulations to both of you! Tickets to any SPJST dance, except New Year’s Eve, were won by Evelena Patterson and Jewel Nolan. It pays to come to the dances. Congratulations! Members who have not paid their dues can still pay them by either mail-

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P P P Presenting 2014 Officers P P P SPJST Lodge 151, Wharton

The 2014 officers of Lodge 151, Wharton are, second from left to right, Treasurer Carolyn Bucek, Secretary/FAC Janie Bucek, Second Vice President Ray Pilgrim, Vice President Charles Bucek, and President Gerald Macha. Also pictured is District Six Director Karen Kaspar, far left.

ing them in to PO Box 3113, Lufkin, Texas 75903 or bringing it to the next dance, which will be March 21. The cost of dues is $12 for members and $15 for social members. The theme for the March dance will be St. Patrick’s Day so dress in your green, and come out for a good time. Also, bring a friend or two to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Extra tables will be set up for this occasion. Johnny Tobias and the Solid Gold Band will be the band for this dance. Come out and support the SPJST lodge and the band. Dances are always the third Friday night of the month so put it on your calendar. The lodge is located at 197 Hughes Road in Lufkin. Dances start at 7:30 and end at 10:30 p.m. Admission is $6 for members and $7 for guests. You do not have to be a member of SPJST Lodge 191 to attend the dances. You just have to want to dance and have a good time. SPJST Lodge 191 and the Lufkin Dance Club will combine this year to give dance lessons every Tuesday night in March. The dates are March 4, 11, 18, and 25. Registration is at 6:30 p.m., and lessons start at 7 p.m. and end at 9 p.m. If you want to learn how to dance or just freshen up on your skills, now is the time to do it. The cost is $6 per lesson, or $20 for the four lessons. Lodge meetings are the Monday before the third Friday of each month. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. and usually lasts about an hour. We urge all of the members and social members to attend these meetings. This meeting is where all of the decisions of the club

are made. The next lodge meeting is March 17 at SPJST Lodge 191. Fraternally, Pat Scogin, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 196 Houston-West plans April 13 Easter egg hunt

Dear Members and Friends, Lodge 196, Houston-West will have an Easter egg hunt on Sunday, April 13, 2014 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the lodge hall. Special guest will be the Easter Bunny. Other activities include a jump house and a few carnival booths. It will be fun for the entire family! The event is open to the community so please bring a friend. Make plans to come on out and share the afternoon having a wonderful time celebrating Easter at Lodge 196, Houston-West! Fraternally, Deann Beckendorf, Secretary —SPJST—

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Birthday Club Fort Worth Sisters of Friendship Club Lodge 88, Houston The meeting of the Friendship Club President Nell Stautberg opened the meeting at 11:20 p.m. Chaplain Helen Hegwood said an opening prayer and led us in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. The roll of membership was called, and we had nine members present. The minutes from the previous meeting were read and approved as read. President Nell gave a brief report about Founders Day and thanked those who worked at the pastry table. Next, she asked for a cake for the next meeting, and Almeida Bravenec will bring a cake. We decided to have fried chicken next month, and Helen Hegwood will get the fried chicken. The rest of us will bring covered dishes. Treasurer Vernell Foyt gave her report, and Chairlady Delores Pavlicek said she did not mail out any cards since there were no birthdays. Helen Hegwood said she has a bus reserved for us on April 23. We will discuss where we will go at the April meeting. Calcutta was won by Delores Pavlicek, Nell Stautberg, Vernell Foyt, and Willie Mae Pechacek. The meeting was then adjourned. We had a lunch of crab cakes and an assortment of salads. Fraternally yours, Bette Hurta, Secretary —SPJST—

was called to order by President Sharron Connelly on Wednesday, March 5, 2014. Everyone was welcomed. The Pledge of Allegiance was said by all. As the first order of business, Sharron read the obituary of Lucille Kret who passed away on February 26. A prayer was said for her, and the meeting was dedicated to her memory. Lucille was a very longtime member, and the last note I had from her, she was looking forward to coming to the meeting. She and her daughter, Linda, were roommates at a nursing home in Azle. She will be missed, and may her soul rest in peace. Our sympathy goes out to her family. Secretary Mary Ann Krivanek read the minutes from the last meeting. Treasurer Jo Ann Wilcox gave the financial report. Both were approved as presented. Sunshine Person Darlene Tompkins reported she sent a sympathy card to the family of Lucille. It was nice to have Marilyn Llewellyn back following her knee replacement, and she thanked everyone for all the cards she received. She reported her new knee is free of pain. It was reported that Mary Agnes Ward was bothered with arthritis and could not be with us. President Sharron thanked Shirley Martin, Rose Ann Spann, and Lola Taylor for all the Mardi Gras decora-

Lodge 151, Wharton Honors Birthday Celebrants

Lodge 151, Wharton honored January, February, and March birthday celebrants at its recent meeting. Pictured are, seated, left to right, Gerald Macha and Jimmy Vasek. BACK: Karen Kaspar, Janie Bucek, Carolyn Bucek, Jo Ann Priesler, and Charlotte Bucek. Happy birthday! —Submitted by Janie Bucek, Secretary/FAC

tions which were enjoyed by all. Sharron looked into her magic hat and Anna Johnson’s name came up, and she was crowned “Queen for the Day.” Anna is originally from New Orleans so it was most appropriate, and she enjoyed every minute. She got to sit in the special chair with robe, crown, and scepter in the middle of the room, and the rest of us had to get in a circle and do the chicken dance while Sharron wore her chicken mask. Then, there was a photo opportunity where everyone had their photo taken wearing hats, masks, beads, and all the other Mardi Gras apparel. The singing of “Happy Birthday” went out to March celebrants — Anna Marie Moncrief and Jo Ann Wilcox. May you have many more. Jo Ann received a cupcake with candle, and Anna Marie missed out as she was not present. While Sharron explained that we do not have assigned hostesses any more, she did ask those who are able to volunteer. Those with walkers and canes are excused. Mary Ann Kozel announced the Arts, Crafts and Trade Day Festival at SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth on March 21 and 22 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and invited everyone to attend. They will also serve food throughout the day. Margaret Sears was winner of the first 50-50 dollar game while Agnes Saldana was the second winner. Congratulations, ladies. Since this day was Ash Wednesday, Father Antony from St. Thomas Church brought ashes for those of us who had not already received them, said a prayer, and then led us in saying the blessing before our meal. We had a wonderful lunch with fried catfish and all the other side dishes which were all wonderful. After lunch, games were played, and a good time was had by all.

News We were all saddened about the death of Lucille Kret in February, and she had a beautiful service. Then on March 6, we lost another longtime member—Annie Snapka Sustala. For the past several years, she has been living in a nursing home. I still recall that Lucille, Annie, Nettie Naugle, Rose Romeo, Camille Bolcer, and Linda Horner always sat at the middle table at our meetings and enjoyed being together so much, and they always had such a good time. I stopped by at visitation. Annie looked beautiful, just like I always remember, and I still remember all the laughs she gave to us

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all. Ladies, may your souls rest in peace. I spoke with Tracy Horn, and she was sorry to miss our last meeting but had a doctor’s appointment she could not miss. She is all excited that her grandson, the one who studied in Germany and now living in Massachusetts, is getting married. He is marrying a girl who was born in Switzerland, now lives in Massachusetts. They originally met in Germany. The wedding will be in Fort Worth before Easter, and all her family are coming as they live around Massachusetts. Tracy told me that Ella Greer is back home now, uses a walker, and is fearful of falling. Hopefully, she will continue to improve and be able to come to a meeting soon. Just come, Ella, you don’t have to bake one of those beautiful cakes. Then, Sunday my phone rang, and it was Annie Whitsell. We had a nice, long visit. She asked about everyone, and she still takes communion to some folks from church. She said her eyesight is not all that good, but she still can watch television. She said going to the movies is better as the screen is much larger. The last movie she and her daughter saw was “Son of God.” She said both her son and daughter have told her they each have an extra bedroom for her, but she would rather stay home,

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sleep till 11 a.m. if she feels like it and watch television till 3 a.m. if she wants. Annie also said that our member Marie Gill is in a nursing home. Rose Cuba in Wichita Falls also called the other Sunday. She is doing well, uses a cane now as she was run into by a wheelchair. She sends greetings to all. The rain on Saturday was nice, cold again on Sunday, but a beautiful sunny day today. I don’t complain about the rain, but am getting tired of all the cold weather. The next meeting will be on Wednesday, April 2. I am looking forward to seeing all of you then. I guess our lunch will be fried chicken. So Until, Keep Smiling, Libbie Vrla, Reporter —SPJST—

Second annual Granger tarok tournament set for March 29

The second annual Granger tarok tournament will be held on Saturday, March 29, 2014, at SSCM Recreation Center, located at 500 West Davilla in Granger, Texas. Registration is 8 to 8:45 a.m.; play begins at 9 a.m. Six one-hour rounds will be played. Coffee and snacks will be available beginning at 8 a.m. Registration fee is $25 per player and includes a noon meal and snacks. Top four scores after six rounds receive trophies. Top six receive cash prizes. Late entries will be accepted if player’s slots are available. Please pre-register by March 25 to

help us estimate food supply. Entry fee will be refunded if you’re not able to attend. For information and directions, contact Willie H. Cervenka at (979) 824-9330. —SPJST—

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S.P.J.S.T. Assisted Living to host tarok games

Calling all tarok players! S.P.J.S.T. Assisted Living in Taylor, Texas, will host tarok games on Saturday, April

Scenes from Lodge 191, Lufkin’s Mardi Gras Dance Friday, February 21, 2014 • Submitted by Pat Scogin, Reporter

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26, 2014, from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Entry fee is $5. Make your reservation today by calling Julie Stermer at (512) 352-6940. Snacks and drinks will be provided. First, second, third, and fourth place winners will receive cash prizes. Games will be conducted by Honorary District Two Director Bobby and Ruth Ann Wuensche of Lodge 48, Beyersville. Submitted by, Julie Stermer Marketing Director S.P.J.S.T. Assisted Living —SPJST—

★ ★ Reunions ★ ★

Reunion notices are published at no charge and as a benefit to our SPJST members. First-run announcements may be edited to fit the space. Thereafter, and until the week prior to the reunion date and as space permits, notices will be run in an abbreviated form. Please include your SPJST lodge number/name, and your contact phone number. Thank you. April 5 West Area Rural Country Schools—at SPJST Lodge 6, Cottonwood Hall, 700 South Czech Hall Road, West. For information, call Al and Georgie Soukup (254) 6620839; Charles and Irene Barber (254) 622-2998; or Milton and Irene Peterson (254) 533-2372. Submitted by Milton Peterson, Lodge 6, Cottonwood.

April 26 Cuba family: Descendants/ friends of ancestors Martin and Vera Michalik Cuba—at SPJST Lodge 48, Beyersville Hall. For information, contact Linda Wells (512) 261-7016 or email lwells1@ austin.rr.com; or Robert Kovar (512) 517-1884 or email robertrkovar@ gmail.com. Submitted by Robert Kovar, Lodge 29, Taylor. —SPJST—

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Fast Food Lovers By d.knape

Grackles gather on the parking lot somehow they’re all aware

Someone left a bag of fries now they’ve all come to share

Grackles love French fries so much their palette so approves

That’s why at McDonald’s it’s the grackles picking up fast food! —SPJST—

SPJST ENC at Cooper Farm Hosts Holy Family JMJ Youth from Victoria

On March 8 and 9, 2014, SPJST Education and Nature Center at Cooper Farm hosted the Holy Family JMJ Catholic Church youth group from Victoria, Texas. The group consisted of 26 people—mostly high school-aged, young adults. The Holy Family group has been visiting the Education and Nature Center for the past two years and is one of our consistent-user groups. Although the weather was not working with us, the group still managed to have a productive ropes session most of the day. We received a late day cool front that dropped the temperature pretty low that evening, and it brought the drizzly rain as well. The group toughed it out for as long as they could even

doing the power pole and vertical play pen during the height of the gusty winds. Once the weather became too much to be outside, the group went into the dining hall and continued to play indoor Gaga ball until late that night. Besides the weather being a factor for the group, we ended up having to fix their bus in the ENC barn before the group could depart for home. A huge thanks to Holy Family’s youth leaders, ENC staff, and the Cooper Farm neighbors for making this weekend event happen. Fraternally, John Hoelscher, Executive Director —SPJST—

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In Memoriam

In Memory of Edward Matous

We, the members of the Resolution Committee of Lodge Hvezda Texasu No. 47, Seaton, Texas, on behalf of our membership, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of our departed brother, EDWARD D. MATOUS. Mass of Christian burial for Edward D. Matous, age 84, of Temple, was held at 10 a.m., Monday, March 10, 2014, at St. Luke Catholic Church with Father James Ekeocha officiating. Burial was in Bellwood Memorial Park. Mr. Matous died Thursday, Edward Matous March 6 in a Cedar Park Living Center. Mr. Matous was born in Seaton to William Matous and Henrietta Cabla Matous. He lived in the Temple area all of his life. He married Beatrice Cleo Green on May 24, 1952. She preceded him in death on September 22, 2012. He worked for American Desk Manufacturing for 47 years. He was a member of St. Luke Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, the Golden Age Club, and he served in the National Guard. He was also a member of SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton. Survivors include sons Gaylon Matous and wife Monica of Cedar Park and their child Trey; Brad Matous and wife Karen of Parker, Colorado, and their children Morgan, Mason, and Mackezie; daughters Cynthia Barnes and husband Glenn of Arlington and their children Allison Conyngham and her child Harper and Taylor Barnes; Cheryl Meyer and husband Mark of Temple and their children Ashton and Jake; and sister Norma Alford of Temple. Visitation was from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Scanio-Harper Funeral Home in Temple with rosary recited at 7 p.m. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. Resolution Committee Ruth Kohutek Joyce Skrabanek LaVerne Vanicek —SPJST—

Expression of Sympathy

We, the members of SPJST Lodge 25, Ennis, wish to express our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the family of MARY F. KRAJCA, age 88, of Ennis, who passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2014. She was born in Bardwell, Texas, on December 31, 1925, to Louis and Mary ( S p a n i e l ) Marusak. Mary married Johnnie H. Krajca on January 21, 1945, in Ennis. She was a member of St. Mary Krajca John Nepomucene Catholic Church, Catholic Daughters, SPJST Lodge 25, Ennis, KJZT, and Golden Crusaders. Mary was a seamstress for many local manufacturers in Ennis for 45 years. She enjoyed visiting with relatives, playing chicken foot, and listening to Czech music. Survivors include children Cathy Krajca of Ennis, Kenneth Krajca and wife Elizabeth Moucka Krajca of Ennis, Monica Smith of Garland, Patrick Krajca of Pearland, and Kim Hutchins and husband Darrell of Garland; grandchildren Captain Wesley Krajca with the United States Army in Coppers Cove, Texas, Lee Ann Krajca of Ennis, James Krajca of Ennis, Rachel Krajca Fosdick of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Laura Krajca of Huntsville, and Emily Kate Hutchins of Garland; great-grandson John Thomas Krajca of Ennis; brothers Jerry E. Marusak and wife Janie of Ferris and Henry Marusak of Kaufman; sisters JoAnn Mikel Strunc, Dorothy Matous and husband Raymond, and Adell Pouzar and husband Charlie, all of Ennis; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brothers John Marusak and Louis A. Marusak and wife Margaret, Emil Marusak and wife Emily, and Raymond Marusak; and sisters Ann Haskovec and husband Ernest and Emily Jansky and husband Zefrin. The family received friends on Sunday, March 16 from 5 to 7 p.m. with a rosary at 6 p.m. at Boze-

Mitchell-McKibbin Funeral Home Chapel in Ennis. Mass of Christian burial was held at 10 a.m. on Monday, March 17 at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church in Ennis with Father Henry Drozd as Celebrant. Interment followed at St. Joseph Cemetery. To view an obituary or sign the guest book, please visit www.bozemitchellmckibbin.com. Arrangements were under the direction of the Boze-Mitchell-McKibbin Funeral Home. Fraternally, Betty Macalik Financial Secretary —SPJST—

Resolution of Sympathy

We, the members of SPJST Lodge 25, Ennis, wish to express our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the family of WILLIE LAZA, who went to his eternal home on Thursday, March 13, 2014, from Ennis, Texas. He was born in Ennis, Texas, on August 4, 1925, of Czech descent to Carrie Bobalik Laza and John W. Laza and grew up on the family Willie Laza farm in the Creechville community. He attended Pea Ridge School. Willie was drafted into military service at a very young age and served honorably in the United States Army during World War II in the European Campaign during 1943 through 1946. On May 28, 2011, Deputy Prime Minister Karel Schwarzenberg of the Czech Republic awarded Willie Laza the highest Defense Award “The Cross of Merit” for his army service in the liberation of Czechoslovakia in World War II. He was a Purple Heart recipient and many other medals. The secretariat D’Etat of La Defense of the Republique of France honored him with a Diplome for his involvement in the liberation of Normandie. He also served proudly in the United States Air Force from 1949 to 1956 which included the Korean War. Willie is a charter and past member of Veteran of Foreign Wars Post 7106.

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SPJST Lodge 25, Ennis honored him with a lifetime achiever award in 2007. He was also a member of First United Methodist Church of Ennis and the Epworth Class. His hobby was vegetable gardening, and he loved to share his crop with many friends and family. Some of his happy times were spent having a ‘chat ‘n chew’ time with his buddies at the local Ennis Café while enjoying a cup of coffee and fellowship. The morning event was a tradition for many years. After receiving his military discharges, he was employed at Dallas Ford Motor Company, Dallas Air-motive, and 22 years with the Dallas Branch of the United States Postal Service. On January 24, 1959, he married Hazel Taylor Shaver and acquired two stepchildren, Vickie and Gary Shaver. He was preceded in death by his parents; newborn daughter Michael Elaine; brothers John and Frank Laza; and sister Mary Toupal. He is survived by wife Hazel Laza; children Vickie McDonald of Dallas and Gary Shaver and wife Jan of Georgetown; grandchildren Scott Shaver of Georgetown and Allison Shaver Hajda and husband Matthew of San Antonio; and great-grandchildren Kylie, Claire, and Evan. Visitation was Sunday, March 16 from 4 until 6 p.m. at J.E. Keever Mortuary of Ennis. A celebration of his life was held Monday, March 17 at 11 a.m. in the First United Methodist Church of Ennis with Revered Steve Holston officiating. Pallbearers were Gary Shaver, Robert Toupal, Larry Shelton, Jerry McCarty, and Robert Knavel. Interment was at DFW National Cemetery under the direction of J.E. Keever Mortuary, Inc. The family request memorials be sent to the Boys and Girls Club of Ennis or the First United Methodist Church of Ennis. Fraternally, Betty Macalik Financial Secretary —SPJST—

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Expression of Sympathy

We, the members of Lodge Pokrok 84, Dallas, wish to express our deepest sympathy at the loss of our dearly departed brother, CECEIL JAMES “SQUID” OLSON, age 85, United States Navy Air, AMS1, Ret., of Glenn Heights, Texas, who passed away on January 5, 2014. Mr. Olson was a 50-year member of the Sam R. Hamilton Masonic Lodge, charter member of P.E.R. DeSoto Elks, and member of the Hella Shrine and Veteran of Foreign Wars. He was Ceceil Olson also a member of SPJST Lodge 84, Dallas where he helped for many years. He served our country from 1947 to 1972 in World War II, Vietnam, and Korea. He is survived by wife Betty Lea Olson; son Monty and daughter-inlaw Cindy Olson; son Randy Olson; grandchildren Coty, Cory and wife Shannon, Chase and wife Molly, and Chad; great-granddaughter Hadley; and sisters Eldora Carter and Rhonda Thomas. The family received friends at West/Hurtt Funeral Home on Thursday, January 9 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at which time a procession left in route to the Dallas/Fort Worth National Cemetery in Dallas for graveside services with full military honors at 11:30 a.m. with brother-in-law Jimmy Wagner officiating. The family requests memorials or donations be made in Mr. Olson’s name to the Hella Shrine Children’s Hospital, 2121 Rowlett Road, Garland, Texas 75043. Please provide the charity with the family’s name and address so acknowledgements may be sent. May our departed brother rest in eternal peace. Resolution Committee Justine Yeager Cheryl Petr —SPJST—

Resolution of Sympathy

We, the members of Lodge Pokrok 84, Dallas, wish to express our deepest sympathy at the loss of our dearly departed sister, CAROLYN THERESA MAHDAK NEMEC, who was born Monday, April 24, 1916, in Ennis, Texas, and passed away Monday, March 3, 2014, in Dallas, Texas. She was a member of SPJST Lodge 84, Dallas for so many years that on her 96th birthday on April 24, 2012, she outlived her policy and was awarded a Carolyn Nemec certificate. Her parents were Czech immigrants John Mahdak from Ostrata, Czechoslovakia, and Frances Pavlicek Mahdak from Hrobice, Czechoslovakia, both deceased, and she grew up in a household immersed in Czech language, music, and tradition. Her father told her and her three sisters and five brothers Czech fairy tales, which she passed down to her children and grandchildren. Her favorite story was of the Hasterman, an ugly, evil Czech water sprite, covered with scales and slimy seaweed. Her father used to tell his children this story to scare them and keep them from swimming in the farm’s stock tank. Carolyn is also survived by her last youngest living brother Bernard Mahdak, wife Julie, and children Andy Mahdak and wife Jonye; and their son Zack and his wife Samantha, and children Autumn, Colton, and Makenzie; and son Houston; and daughter Laura Gosnell and her husband Jim and son Sean. Her sisters, Mary Mahdak Mikus, Frances Mahdak Crane, and Wilma Mahdak Gribbin, and her other four brothers John, Gerard, Lewis, and George, all Mahdaks, are deceased, but they have many surviving family members. Carolyn joined the Catholic Sokol in Ennis, Texas, around 1934 when she was 18 years old, where her older sisters Wilma and Frances had joined before her, and eventually became the women’s nacelnice, which is the Czech word for instructor. A group comprised primarily of Ennis Sokol gymnasts formed several beseda dance circles and went on to

perform at the 1936 Texas Centennial Exposition held on the Texas State Fair grounds near downtown Dallas. The beseda is the national dance of the Czech people. She was always proud that her children and several of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren have all danced the beseda at the State Fair, also, in the Czech costumes called kroj she sewed for them, just as she sewed her own kroj in 1936, and sewed scores of other kroje since then for SPJST Lodge 84. The last one she made at age 96 was for one of her relatives for the Ennis National Polka Festival! At 19, Carolyn left the family farm in 1937 to live in Dallas and make a living for herself as a nanny until she married in 1940. She took up this occupation again years later after her own children had left the roost. Carolyn married George William Nemec, Sr. on Sunday, November 17, 1940, at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church in Ennis. She and George were blessed with five children, all born in Dallas, 10 grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren, all of whom survive her: daughter Carole Annette Nemec Faraizl, husband Ray, their children Ray, Jr., Renee Oberle, her husband David, Sr., their daughter Nicole, and their son David, Jr. and his wife Brianna; and Faraizl children Adam and Mandy. George Wm. Nemec, Jr., and his daughter Alice and her partner Chris Barnes, and George’s son Chris. Daughter Margaret Holub, and her stepson Preston Peterson and his wife Kimberly, and sons Caleb, Jonah and Issac. Son Ed Nemec and his wife Krissi, and their daughter Delaney. Daughter Liz Opiela and her husband Roger. Liz’s son Sean and his wife Maggie and their daughters Chloe and Adelaide, and Liz’s daughter Carly and husband Rob Acox and their sons Xander and Sam. Carolyn’s husband George worked as a skilled floor mechanic for Blue Diamond and Ed Morgan and sons for many years and preceded her in death on May 6, 1971. Carolyn also has numerous other nieces, nephews, friends, cousins, and other relatives in both the United States and the Czech Republic that have survived her. While her children were in grade school, Carolyn excelled as a homemaker and volunteer. She served as a Blue Bird Leader and Camp Fire Guardian for five years at Holy Trinity Catholic School in Dallas where she was also in the Mother’s Club and on the Telephone Committee from the

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1940s to the 1960s. During the time the family lived in Holy Trinity Parish and later St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, both in Dallas, she was active in both of their Women’s Altar Societies. She had taken pride in being a member of the Catholic Daughters since 1964, and was honored to receive her 45year pin from the organization several years ago. She was also a leader for SPJST Lodge 84, Dallas Teen and Junior Youth Clubs for many years. She was a member of Lodge 84 since 1947. She also found time along the way to take on jobs as a babysitter and as an employee of Frontier Stamps, where she received her 10-year pin, and after that, as an S&H Green Stamp employee, where she became the store’s floor manager. Carolyn’s hand-sewn costumes always won prizes when she was a young girl growing up in Ennis, and also the ones she sewed for her children in grade school and in the SPJST productions, and, while Carolyn’s oldest daughter Carole was attending Ursuline Academy High School, she made all her costumes for the stage productions held there each of the four years. Also, while her daughter Margaret attended Bishop Lynch High School, Carolyn helped Margaret design and sew 35 costumes for the production of the musical, “The King and I,” in which Margaret also played a leading role. Carolyn used to help her youngest daughter Liz design and sew costumes for the Mardi Gras in Jefferson, Texas, where Liz designed and built her own floats for the last 25 years. Since 1991, Carolyn had enjoyed being an active member of the Dallas Krouzek - Circle of Czech Women, and she had also been a member of the Ennis Chapter of the Czech Heritage Society of Texas for many years, keeping her Czech roots alive in Texas. Carolyn had always been a great Czech cook and an avid, accomplished gardener, tending her beautiful flower gardens at all three of the houses she lived in since she was married, and loved to propagate all types of plants. But her favorites were her irises and roses. She really liked mowing her own lawn, too, until she was 89 when her children took over that duty for her! She loved teaching her children, grandchildren, and greatgrandchildren how to cook all kinds of delicious dishes, especially Czech ones like her traditional Czech pork roast, sauerkraut, and dumplings, and her apple strudel and mouth-watering kolaches. She always had many funny

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stories to tell. Over the years, she had traveled extensively around the country and outside of the United States with her children. Of all her excursions, the trips she enjoyed the most were the two tours she made to Czechoslovakia in 1979 and in 1983 to visit relatives when the nation was still cloaked behind the Iron Curtain and under Communist rule. Her 2001 tour there, when she was 85, was made with her daughter Carole and Carole’s son Adam and marked the last time she would visit her Czech relatives there in person. Carolyn’s daughter Carole compiled over 7,000 photos from her 97 years into 11 archival picture albums, six of which have “picture proof positive” chronicling all these events from her life. We’d like to conclude with an except from her favorite poem, “November,” by Alice Cary, which young Carolyn memorized while attending grade school in Ennis, but could still recite from memory after all these years. The leaves are fading and falling; The winds are rough and wild; The birds have ceased their calling But let me tell you, my child, Though day by day, as it closes Doth darker and colder grow, The roots of the bright red roses Will keep alive under the snow. And when the winter is over, The boughs will get new leaves, The quail come back to the clover, And the swallow back to the eaves.

Rest in God’s peace, Mom – you deserve it. May our departed sister rest in eternal peace. Resolution Committee Justine Yeager Cheryl Petr —SPJST—

Expression of Sympathy

We, the members of Lodge Pokrok 84, Dallas, wish to express our deepest sympathy at the loss of our dearly departed brother, ADOLPH SALAC. Adolph Vincent Salac was born February 4, 1921 in Temple, Texas. After a lengthy stay at Treemont Nursing Home, he peacefully left this earth on February 18, 2014. In his early life, he enjoyed riding his Harley DavidAdolph Salac son motorcycle. Adolph married Evelyn Frnka on November 12, 1940, and they moved to Dallas where he attended aircraft school. In 1941, he was drafted and went to Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio. They recommended he return to defense work. He worked for Southern Aircraft in Garland for several years, specifically working on parts for the B25 Bomber. Next, he got a job as a spray painter for the Dallas Coca-Cola Bottling Company where he retired after 37 years. After retirement, he donated many years of fraternal service to SPJST Lodge 84, Dallas, serving as president, vice president, and house chairman. He was also a parishioner of St. Monica Catholic Church for more than 50 years. Adolph enjoyed more than 67 years of marriage with Evelyn before she passed on February 25, 2008. He was also preceded in death by father Vincent Salac; mother Mary Manak Salac; siblings Lillian Elsik, Antonia Schiller, Emma Schneider, Annie Bartek, Ladis Salac, and Bill Salac; nephew Charles David Bartek; and niece Carolyn Salac. He is survived by children Paul and Cindy Pokladnik; grandchildren Jordan Pokladnik and wife Melody and Allison Pokladnik Ledkins and husband Jake; and nieces and nephews Shirley Kelarek, Linda Smetanka, Marie Elsik, Johnnie Elsik, Louise Hejl, Diann Bartek, Lillie Elsik, Carolyn Arrington, Victor Frnka, and Jay Frnka. Visitation and rosary were held at Sparkmen/Hillcrest on February 17. Funeral services were held February 18 at St. Monica Catholic Church with interment at Calvary Hill Cemetery Dallas.

May our departed brother rest in eternal peace. Resolution Committee Justine Yeager Cheryl Petr —SPJST—

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Expression of Sympathy

We, the members of Lodge Pokrok 84, Dallas, wish to express our deepest sympathy at the loss of our dearly departed sister, ANNIE LEA POKLADNIK PETR. Sister Annie Petr passed away on July, 8 2013, at the age of 88. She was born on March 24, 1925, in Dallas and attended North Dallas High School. In 1950, she married Edwin Petr who preceded her in death in 2004. Annie worked at Sears Roebuck Company. She was active at SPJST Lodge 84, Dallas for many

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years, as well as Sears Retiree Club and the Circle of Czech Women. She is survived by sons Ronald and wife Francis Petr and Donald Petr; grandsons Kenneth and Robert Petr; great-grandson Micah Petr; sisters Mary Kubin, Lillian Maxcy, and Martha Mahdak Frnka; sisters-inlaw Libbie Annie Petr Pavelka and Bessie Petr; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation was held at Sparkman Hillcrest Funeral Home on Wednesday July 10, and interment at Sparkman Hillcrest Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to CC Young in Dallas. May our departed sister rest in eternal peace. Resolution Committee Justine Yeager Cheryl Petr —SPJST—

Ninth Annual Come All!

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This section is dedicated to the youth of SPJST. As part of its membership benefits, SPJST offers a statewide youth program. If you or someone you know is interested in learning about opportunities offered to young members of SPJST, please contact your local lodge, District Youth Counselor, State Youth Director at (800) 727-7578, or visit www.spjst.org.

District Two youth participate in spring meeting

The District Two Spring Meeting held at Lodge 24, Cyclone on Sunday March 16, 2014, was a fun-filled day for our youth. It was great to see so many in attendance. We began before lunch with practicing beseda and several new dancers. These youth are unbelievable. By the time the practice was over, they were performing as pros. I am so proud of you. Thanks to all who came to the practice and to those who helped out. The meeting began at 2 p.m. with Flag Bearers Brooke Newsom and

Kayla Wuensche, both of Lodge 48, Beyersville, presenting the flags. The youth were dismissed to the youth room with Lodge 24, Cyclone Youth Leader Brenda Maddux and other helpful leaders Amber Bartek, Connie Voigt along with Shirley Hoelscher and Charlie Mitchan. Everyone loved playing Pictionary. The good thing about the quiet game I suggested were hugs for me and golden coins for the youth. Anyone want to guess how long the quiet game lasted? Seconds, but it was worth the fun and excitement.

Silent Auction The District Two Youth Club once again had a silent auction. We thank

Vestnik Submissions Earn Gift Cards for Youth in District Two

Congratulation to, left to right, Hailey Girod of Lodge 29, Taylor; Dannikka Bartek of Lodge 47, Seaton; and Kylie Holbrook of Lodge 29, Taylor. They were winners of $25 Visa gift cards in the District Two Youth Vestnik Letters Contest. All youth in District Two who submit items to the Vestnik are entered into a quarterly drawing for gift cards. What an awesome incentive! Way to go, District Two Youth!

those who supported us with the donation of items and thanks to those who purchased items. Donating items were Lodge 24, Cyclone; Lodge 24, Cyclone Youth Club; Frank Horak Family from Lodge 80, Holland; Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club; Brandon Bartek Family, Lynette Talasek, and Joyce Kraatz Family, all of Lodge 47; Lodge 29, Taylor Youth Club; Cristy Girod Family, Jesse and Linda Pospisil, Ronnie and Lyn Rieger, and Connie and Wayne Voigt, all of Lodge 29; Lynn Johnson, Red Oman, Johnnie Haak, and Rubie Volek, all of Lodge 187, Round Rock; Melanie Zavodny of Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point; and District Two Officers. Purchasing items were from Lodge 18, Elgin—Ray Nelson, Jarica Laws, Kimberly West, and Kody Lee; from Lodge 24, Cyclone—Mark Maddux and Margaret Mikeska; from Lodge 29, Taylor—Leonard Kaderka, Linda

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Pospisil, Lyn Rieger, and Ronnie Rieger; from Lodge 47, Seaton—E.J. Pechal, Brenda Hoelscher, Sharla Pechal, Patsy Koslovsky, Joyce Kraatz, Jordan Krcha, and Lynette Talasek; from Lodge 80, Holland— Hazel Horak, Frank Pajestka, and Rita Spinn; from Lodge 187, Round Rock—Rose Henry, Red Oman, and Johnnie Haak. The $290 raised from the silent auction will go towards “District Two Youth” signs for the shaded structures donated to SPJST Education and Nature Center at Cooper Farm. Thank you, Director Pospisil, for offering to cover the difference in cost. Thank you all again for your support!

Kraslice Contest Thirty youth entered the kraslice contest. What beautiful, beautiful decorated Easter eggs. Each of you as contestants are winners—all 30 of you.

Lodge 25, Ennis Youth Shares Life in the Fourth Grade

Dear Vestnik Readers, I am in the fourth grade. My teacher is Ms. Zhanel. I am in UIL Ready Writing, student council, Encore Choir, Sokol Gymnastics Level 3, and SPJST Lodge 25, Ennis Youth Club. I competed in UIL Ready Writing and got second place. My friend Maddie got first place. Yay for both of us. In Encore Choir, we are having a play Alice in Wonderland, and I have a

part. I’m the door knob. In gymnastics, I will be going to Slet in June. Maddie is also in choir with me. Christmas was great. I got a lot of things. I want it to come again. We made a gingerbread house. It was yummy. I have good grades. I got a valentine outfit. It’s pretty and sparkly. Sincerely, Misty Dvorak, age 10 —SPJST—

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Kindergarten to Age 8 1st - Kimora Davis Lodge 47, Seaton 2nd - Jennifer Hoelscher Lodge 24, Cyclone 3rd - Tyson Bilbrey Lodge 47, Seaton

Lodge 30, Taiton Youth Expresses Thanks to District Director

Ages 9 to 11 1st - Alexandria Johnson Lodge 187, Round Rock 2nd - Dannikka Bartek Lodge 47, Seaton 3rd - Kyndall Carroll Lodge 47, Seaton Ages 12 to 14 1st - Shelby Horak Lodge 80, Holland 2nd - Dounia Mohad Lodge 29, Taylor 3rd - Justin Kraatz Lodge 47, Seaton

Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Brandon Hoelscher Lodge 47, Seaton 2nd - Jacob Horak Lodge 80, Holland 3rd - Brady Alexander Lodge 47, Seaton

Congratulations to each of you! We thank our judges: Rubie Volek of Lodge 187, Round Rock; Rita Spinn of Lodge 80, Holland; and Ronnie Rieger of Lodge 29, Taylor. I would like to thank the members of District Two for reelecting me as District Youth Counselor along with my assistants, Cristy Girod of Lodge 29, Taylor and Amber Bartek of Lodge 47, Seaton. We look forward to a great summer for our youth. Again, thank you for allowing us to have this great opportunity. We are so blessed to have such great youth, leaders, and parents. District Two Flag Bearers will be Kyndall Carroll of Lodge 47, Seaton

and Brandon Girod of Lodge 29, Taylor. Thank you, Kyndall and Brandon, for taking this most important office. We have many activities coming up. The next District Two outing will be on Sunday, May 18. Mark your calendars and watch the Vestnik for details. Fraternally, Patsy Koslovsky District Two Youth Counselor —SPJST—

District Three announces camp chaperone training

Attention All District Three Camp Chaperones: As always, you must attend your class in order to be a chaperone at camp. This year, camp dates are Thursday, July 10 through Sunday

DISTRICT TWO SPRING MEETING SCENES. LEFT PHOTO: Congratulations youth kraslice winners! They are, left to right, Kimora Davis of Lodge 47, Seaton; Alexandria Johnson of Lodge 187, Round Rock; Shelby Horak of Lodge 80, Holland; and Brandon Hoelscher of Lodge 47, Seaton. CENTER PHOTO: Thanks, judges! Left to right are Rita Spinn of Lodge 80,

Thank you to District Six Director Karen Kaspar for her very generous donation to my Project Graduation. Karen, your generosity will help my graduation night be a lifelong memory. Thank you for all of the guidance you have given me over the years. I will always remember you as I go through the next steps in my life. —Dylan Treumer

July 13, 2014. I am planning this training session with State Youth Director Lynette Talasek to do our class after the District Three Spring Meeting on April 27 at Lodge 25, Ennis. Most of you will already be there, and why not save a trip and get your requirement done. Please plan ahead and attend this session, even if you do not plan to attend the meeting, just so we can get things started for camp. All camp information will be presented during the youth meeting, so come and bring your calendar to pencil in all deadline dates. I cannot wait to see you there! Fraternally, Lynda Novak Assistant District Three Youth Counselor —SPJST—

District Four youth invited to April 5 spring meeting

The District Four Spring Meeting will be held Saturday, April 5, 2014, at SPJST Lodge 49, Rowena Hall, located at 706 Concho Street in Rowena, Texas. The meeting will be co-hosted by Lodges 215, South Plains and 49, Rowena. Registration begins at a.m., and the meal will be served at 12 noon. Bring your decorated Easter eggs! A kraslice Easter egg contest will be held for youth club members. Please invite all lodge and youth members, and RSVP by March 28. We need to know how much food to have catered. RSVP by calling Beverly (325) 442-4841 or Sylvia (325) 442-3141. We look forward to seeing you and your family on Saturday, April 5 in Rowena. Fraternally, Beverly Teplicek District Four Youth Counselor —SPJST—

Lodge 48 Beyersville sets April 13 Easter egg hunt

Dear Members, Lodge 48, Beyersville will host an Easter egg hunt at the lodge hall on Sunday, April 13, 2014. Adult and youth club meetings begin at 3 p.m. The egg hunt with Mr. Bunny is at 4 p.m. Refreshments will follow the egg hunt. Bring your family, Easter bas-

Holland; Rubie Volek of Lodge 187, Round Rock; and Ronnie Rieger of Lodge 29, Taylor. RIGHT PHOTO: Congratulations, adult kraslice winners! They are, left to right, State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Frank Horak of Lodge 47, Seaton; Rosey Svoboda Henry of Lodge 187, Round Rock; and State Youth Director Lynette Talasek of Lodge 47, Seaton.

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kets, and cameras for this extra special, fun event. See you there! Fraternally, Donna Vanecek Youth Leader —SPJST—

Lodge 49, Rowena youth visits Colorado

Dear SPJST, Over spring break, I got to go to Colorado. I was nervous to fly, but had a fun time. I got to see my greatgrandmother and visit with family. The trip was fun, and the flight was good. Morgann Wood —SPJST—

Lodge 49, Rowena youth takes care of brother

Dear SPJST, On spring break, I went to Houston and my little brother broke his leg going down a slide. I feel so bad for him, and now I help take care of him. He took care of me when I broke my leg so now it’s my turn to care for him. Tanner Wood —SPJST—

Lodge 49, Rowena youth visits Temple museums

Dear SPJST, We went to Temple to see the SPJST Home Office and go through some museums. We went to a train museum which was awesome. I got to ride a pump car that was hard to do, but it was fun. Hunter Wood —SPJST—

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Lodge 25, Ennis Youth April Dvorak Shares School, Community Activities and Fun

Dear Wonderful People Who Take Time Out of Your Day to Read My Letter, I’ve been quite busy lately. I don’t even know where to start. So much excitement has been happening lately. Let’s see, I went to band banquet. I’ve been getting ready for Youth Achievement Day. I competed in the solo and ensemble contest. I went to Czechfest . . . and so much more. First, let me tell you about band banquet. I wore a short, black dress with diamonds on the top. It had little tassels on the bottom that shook every time I moved, and I wore tall, silver, shiny shoes. I felt like a princess. Remember the really, really, pretty District Three Queen Reagan Langer? Well, her mom, Dana, did my hair and makeup, and I felt flawless. I had so much fun at band banquet with all of my friends, and I can’t wait until next year. Soon after band banquet, I had solo and ensemble contest. I play bass clarinet as y’all know, and my solo was called “Romance and Troika.” It was a mixture of smooth, romantic music and an upbeat polka. It sounded quite exquisite if I do say so myself. For my ensemble, I played with the woodwind section, and we played a piece called “Rondu.” (I probably misspelled that, so excuse my spelling.) On our ensemble, we made a “1—Outstanding” rating, and on my solo, I was rated with a “1—Outstanding,” also. That is the highest rating you could possibly get, so I was pretty proud of myself. The same day as solo and ensemble was the one and only, genuine Czechfest. As soon as solo and ensemble was over, I rushed home, took a few Advils, changed into my gorgeous Czech costume, put on my dancing boots, and went to church. You have to have God before you polka

your prdel off! At church, I got a great surprise. I saw our district youth leaders Lynda and Momma Bessie. After talking to them for a while, we headed off to Czechfest. I can honestly say, I waltzed across Texas, polka’d the night away, and partied all night long. I was surrounded by the most wonderful people at such a wonderful place. I can’t wait until next year. After Czechfest, I made my way to the SPJST District Three Lock-In. It was so much fun. I got to see all of my District Three friends—Lynda, Momma Bessie, David, and Melanie. We made fun crafts, and the food was so heavenly. We danced around, had fun, and developed a closer bond with our SPJST family. The last thing I would like to tell you about is cheer. As you know, I’m a junior high cheerleader. Recently, I tried out for high school cheer. It turns out . . . I made it. I’m a high school cheerleader! I get to spend another great, fabulous year with my best friends. I’m a high school cheerleader! I still can’t believe it! I remember when I was little looking at the high school cheerleaders and thinking, “I want to be just like them one day,” and that little voice in the back of my mind was telling me I would never be one. Well, it turns out that I am a high school cheerleader. I hope to inspire little girls just like I got inspired when I was little. This year shall be most definitely an action-packed year, and I couldn’t ask for better people to spend it with. There’s good, there’s better, and then there’s us. Let’s go, Lions (: As you can conclude, these past couple weeks have been a thrill. I can’t wait for LIT camp, YAD, and camp. I’m so excited that I get to be an LIT this year and run for queen! Anyway, I’ll try to write another letter pretty soon. Until next time! You’re Polka Dancin’ Cheerleader, April Dvorak, age 13 —SPJST—

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to see the Texas Czech Genealogical Society’s Czech Veterans’ Wall of Honor and the Pioneer Room. There were many familiar names, and we were able to identify some relatives along with friends’ names from District Four. The uniforms, weapons, books, pictures, and many bits of information given to us by Merlene impressed us all! Due to time constraints, we had to cut our tour short, but many expressed interest in coming back. Thank you, Merlene, for your time and patience with our group. Next, we walked two blocks to the Czech Heritage Museum where we were met by Mr. Ken Lange. Mr. Lange started our tour with a short movie about the Czech immigrants coming from Czechoslovakia which was very informative. In the next room, we visited an original homestead—no electricity, no running water . . . it was hard to imagine no electronics for many! We also saw an old wood burning stove, a black wash kettle, irons that were heated on the wood burning stove, old school desks, and so much more. We then went to Dr. J.J. Shiller’s office. Dr. Shiller had his practice in Rowena until he retired at the age of 92. Along with many of his medical instruments, we saw his original saddle bags that he carried with him on his horse as he made house calls in the Rowena area. Because of the hard times, Dr. Shiller was often paid with produce that the people had raised on the farm—eggs, vegetables, milk, and butter, as there was very little money to spare. On rare occasions, he would receive some money from the patients. Quite different from today’s medical field! We also saw some hand puppets that came from Czechoslovakia, carved by two brothers that used them to earn a living once they arrived in America. Very unique! The girls were interested in the old wedding dresses that were on display. There were musical instruments, an old pump organ, and an old Bible. Here, too, we were rushed because we were trying to see so much in one day, but we enjoyed everything that we did get to see. Thank you, Mr. Lange, for your time spent with our group! It was lunchtime, and we were ready! Plans were to picnic in the park, but the weather had different plans for us so we had our “picnic” in-

side the Home Office. Everyone was ready and did a bit of visiting while there. Once we finished eating and cleaned our mess, we were off to the Railroad and Heritage Museum, also in downtown Temple. Once there, we were greeted by Cynthia Coyle, who was our guide. Our first adventure was the “pump” cars. Due to the size of our group, we were teamed into groups of four and got on the cars. We pumped, racing our way around the tracks; this was fun for everyone, but not as easy as it looked! We also found out this takes teamwork. The group would like to go back and do this again. We toured a caboose and an engine. Ms. Coyle explained the purpose of the caboose and why we do not see many today. Everyone climbed into the engine and got to ring the bell before exiting. The museum is located next to an active railroad yard, and while we were there, several trains passed by. They were very noisy and fitting! We then went inside the Santa Fe Depot, which was completed in 1911, which houses the museum. We explored the history of the railroad. The museum was hosting a display of model trains which was really neat to see. We all enjoyed the display that we could push a button to see what the model train would do. Yes, they do have a gift shop that we all visited and most of us came out with a souvenir! A look at my watch, and it was 2:30 p.m.—time to head back home. Gosh, what a busy day—full of fun and education! Due to trying to stay on schedule, we did not get to spend as much time at either of the museums as we would have liked, but we can go back. Thank you to each of our guides, Merlene, Ken, and Cynthia, for sharing your knowledge. We did enjoy it. Also, thank you to each youth member and to the parents—what a well-mannered and well-behaved group! I’m so proud to say you are members of SPJST District Four Youth Clubs! In closing, I would like to use a quote from one of our youth . . . “It’s always an adventure to go somewhere with Beverly!” Thanks, Sutton! Fraternally, Beverly Teplicek District Four Youth Counselor —SPJST—

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Pravidelná schůze řádu 54. SPJST ve Westu se vydařila

Pravidelná čtvrtletní schůze členstva řádu 54 SPJST ve Westu ve státě Texasu se konala dne 7. března v první pátek měsíce března v síni svatého Josefa při osadě Nanebevstoupení Panny Marie ve Westu, Tx. v sedm hodin večer. President řádu Freddie Kaluža zahájil schůzi, přivítal přítomné členstvo, složili jsme přísahu vlajce a republice, pro kterou stojí a chvilkou ticha jsme uctili nedávno zesnulé členy a členky řádu: Douglase H. Craina, Johna J. Bartoně, Lucille Price, Ernesta Zahirniaka, Jr. Pozůstalým jsme vyjádřili naše upřímné sympatie a zesnulým přejeme věčný odpočinek. Zápis z minulé schůze byl přečten naší sekretářkou Janice Kaluža a byl schválen tak, jak byl čten. President Kaluža pak oznámil, že Hlavní úřadovna pořádá různé akce v okolí Templu, Tx., jednota může spojit své síly k dobročinné akci, máme soutěž v dominové hře a v srpnu je možno jet do Corpus Christi, Tx. na letní dovolenou. Naše pokladní přednesla pěknou finanční zprávu, která byla přijata tak, jak byla čtena. Pak měl přednést zprávu český dopisovatel Jan Vaculík a měl přichystanou jednoduchou odpověd’, ale nějak se to zvrtlo a všichni pochválili

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přáci naší redaktorky Věstníku Melanie Závodné, když otiskla delší článek o nedávném předání diplomu České vzdélávaci nadace státu Texasu za práci pro nadaci za posledních takřka 30 let. Jan Vaculík zdraznil, že naše nadace vykonala pro naši texaskou a světovou současnou a budoucí veřejnost tři Mramorová tabule s názvem naší síně stojí na stevelké a záslužné činy: jněm místě při Davis Street. založili jsme s podporou texaské veřevatel také delší dobu zabývá, protože jnosti katedru českého jazyka a bez znalosti jazyka bude těžko literatury na Texaské universitě, nyní v pokračovat v šíření řeči a kultury. hodnotě několika mlionů dolarů, pak Když se operní sbor a jednotlivci stipendium pro moravské studenty z mohou naučit Smetanovu operu Brna a Olomouce na katedře anglis- česky, tak každý jiný krajan se tiky v Texaské A and M universitě v zájmem o náš jazyk dříve nebo College Station, Tx., kde získávají později pokročí i v této věci. Vypadá vyššího stupně vzdělání. Nedávným a to tak, že se brzy budeme bavit jenom třetím činem bylo založení Kostohry- v američtině o českém jazyku, literzovy katedry české hudby a kultury na atuře a kultuře. Severotexaské universitě v Dentonu, Jako nověho člena jsme přijali Tx., která byla nedávno rozšířena o Scotta Williamse, byl přijat jedBezděkovu katedru české hudby, obě nohlasně. President Kaluža zhodnotil naši katedry mají dohromady hodnotu poslední vánoční besídku a můžeme několika milionů dolarů. Někteří pamětníci minulého století říci, že besídka byla úspěšná a se pochvalně vyjádřili o pilném psaní zábavná. Mladí tanečníci ze střední českých článků v české části Věstníku školy přišli zatančit, pak jsme měli doza posledních asi 40 roků a mnozí by brou večeři a nakonec dostal skoro si rádi přečetli články dopisovatele, každý nějakou výhru od svatého avšak nedostatek znalosti jazyka jim v Mikuláše. Článek o této události a tom brání. Touto záležitostí se dopiso- připojené fotky jsem uveřejnil již

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dříve. Pak se zmínil o přípravách na stavbu naší síně a budovy Sokola. Finanční zabezpečení je připraveno, rovněž architektonické návrhy jsou vypracovány a jen se čeká na sousedy, kteří mají upravit pozemky hraničící s naším pozemkem. Zeměměřiči již označili zřetelné hranice a tak se se stavbou může začít co nejdříve. Bude zásluhou dopisovatele o průběhu stavby průběžně informovat. naše čtenáře. Příští červnová schůze bude slavnostní, protože budeme oslavovat 75 let členství Raymonda E. Gerika z Wichita Falls, Tx. a zesnulé Lucille Price. Také oslavíme padesát let členství u našeho řádu Cecílie Cepák Henry, Edwina Joe Marka, Judy G. Matušek, Johny Mynáře, Jr. a zesnulého Joe Johna Bartoně, kterému připnula na límec kabátu odznak naše tajemnice Janice Kaluža. Bylo rozhodnuto, že památky na činnost našeho řádu, včetně fotografií, budou patřičně, umíštěny v nové budově řádu po dostavbě budovy. Příští schůze se bude konat dne 6. června 2014 a bude slavnostní. Losování vyhráli Terry Šefčík a Mary Lou Mynář. Jaro se už nezadržitelně dobývá do Texasu, už jsme měli dosti vysoké teploty a můžeme očekávat ještě několikeré ochlazení, avšak nepřekonatelná síla přírody nakonec zvítězí. S bratrským pozdravem Jan Vaculik. —SPJST—

bližné místo, kde má končit budova řádu a začínat budova sokolovny, obě budou propojeny zvláštní spojkou v podobě kuchyně.

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TCGS offers Early Czech Schools

Early Czech Schools Volumes I and II . . . So much information it took two volumes to contain all of it. Early Czech Schools, published by Texas Czech Genealogical Society, is b e i n g m a d e available for purchase. Contained inside the covers are more than 600 pages along with 2,900-plus surnames. With the number of Czech schools attended by our ancestors, the contents of this set provides many hours of reading and research possibilities. Adding to the enjoyment are over 600 photos, many of which identify students and their classmates. Covering more than 100 Czech schools dating from the 1800s through almost the mid-1900s, TCGS has strived to make the photos large enough for facial recognition without being overly large making for extra page count. In addition to the early schools in rural Czech communities, photos and articles on the early Czech Clubs at Texas A&M, University of Houston, Rogers High School, Temple College and The University of Texas are also included. This unique set begins with information of Czech educators in the Fatherland, followed by Texas Czech Educators and Teachers. The soft-bound set is available for $55 plus $10 shipping/handling and can be purchased by sending your check made out to TCGS to Bill Hodon, 1201 Nimbus Drive, Pflugerville, Texas 78660. For more information, contact Bill by phone at (512) 251-5201 or by email at bdhodon@sbcglobal.net. —SPJST—

Rybaks invite you to tour Europe this June, July

No doubt about it, Chris and Edita Rybak are established polka promoters in Texas! Chris, sometimes referred to as the Accordion Cowboy, Rybak family in Paris.

performs regularly solo, and with his own band. Chris and Edita Rybak invite you to join their Europe tours in 2014 to Hungary, Slovakia, Poland, Czech Republic, Germany, and France. The tours are scheduled from June 2 to 15, 2014, and also July 20 to August 1, 2014, and will feature the beautiful scenery of Europe, churches, shopping for souvenirs along with music by Chris Rybak while you travel. There will also be polka parties with local bands and an included boat cruise in Prague as well. Whether you want to see the Eiffel Tower in Paris or the birthplace of Pope John Paul II in Poland, there is a tour for you! The flight, hotel accommodations, luxury bus, program, meals, drinks, professional tour guide, and music are all included! For information, see the advertisement on page 28 of this week’s Vestnik or contact Edita Rybak (512) 9636660 or (361) 772-4703 or email editarybak@hotmail.com. You can also visit www.chrisrybak.com or www.texasczechs.com. Reserve your seat today as space is limited! —SPJST—

Czech Cultural Calendar

Wednesday Evenings Czech Language Class (extemporaneous)—at S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home, No. 1, Taylor, 500 East Lake Drive, Taylor, 6 to approximately, 8 p.m. Informal gathering for the purpose of listening to Czech, and reading and speaking Czech.

April 8 Tarok Lessons with Tarok Champion Jimmie Coufal—at Czech Heritage Museum, 119 West French Avenue, Temple, 7 p.m.: Designed for all skill levels, beginners to proficient. Come enjoy some inexpensive entertainment; it’s a great social game. Get off your Xbox and join us. Free and open to everyone. For information, call (254) 899-2935.

April 12 Second Saturday Program March Theme: Kraslice (Czech Easter Egg Decorating)—at Czech Heritage Museum, 119 West French Avenue, Temple, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For ages five through 10. Parent/guardian must attend with his/her child. Cost is $2 per child. Program features a different theme each month. For information, call (254) 899-2935.

April 22 Tarok Lessons with Tarok Champion Jimmie Coufal—at Czech Heritage Museum, 119 West French Avenue, Temple, 7 p.m.: Designed for all skill levels, beginners to proficient. Come enjoy some inexpensive entertainment; it’s a great social game. Get off your Xbox and join us. Free and open to everyone. For information, call (254) 899-2935.

April 27 19th Annual Czech SpringFest—at SPJST Lodge 88, Houston Hall, 1435 Beall Street, Houston in the Heights area beginning at 11 a.m.: Event includes Czech music, silent auction, plant booth, and many vendors; guest artist from Honodin, Czech Republic demonstration making and decorating perníčky (gingerbread cookies); traditional Czech dinner 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Czech soup and sausage with sauerkraut served after 1 p.m. Proceeds of the festival go to keep CHSHCC Genealogy and Archives Library open and free of charge to the public. Submitted by David Barta, Festival Committee. —SPJST—

Wednesday, March 26, 2014

“Immigrant Languages in Contact: The Case of Texas Czech” set for April 7

“Immigrant Languages in Contact: The Case of Texas Czech,” a talk by Dr. Lida Cope, will be presented Monday April 7, 2014, at BUR 231 at the University of Texas in Austin. The Texas Czech Legacy Project’s (TCLP) ultimate goal is to document and preserve the dying Texas Czech dialect and make available various artifacts representing the Texas Czech community’s linguistic and ethno-cultural heritage. This presentation will introduce the digital open-access repository and demonstration website; and discuss the effects of cross-linguistically induced language change in a historic immigrant language community, as well as the development of the so-called “Texas Czech Standard.” We will review major morphological, syntactic, and discourse features of Texas Czech and listen to sample recordings from Texas Czech speakers. The presentation will end with some of the puzzles the TCLP team has dealt with in trying to develop a transcription guide for a reduced language mixing standard and vernacular, often archaic, features. Lida Cope is an Associate Professor of Applied Linguistics at East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina, and an external research associate with the Department for Slavic and Eurasian Studies at UT Austin. A native of the Czech Republic, she has academic degrees from Palack´y University (Olomouc, Czech Republic) and the University of Arizona at Tucson. The event is co-sponsored by the Department of Germanic Studies and presented by the Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies at the University of Texas at Austin. —SPJST—

Wednesday, March 26, 2014

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Dear Bibbie, I will write you on an unusual theme today. I will write about a litter sorting in CR. I read following information from company EKO-KOM in these days. I quote after firm EKOCOM on the internet: â&#x20AC;&#x153;8.88 mi2 of nature was saved thanks to the litter sorting in the last year. It reaches so that 71 percent of all the production of wrapped materials were recycled and again utilized! The recycled material substituted for production of new products so not to exploit natural resources. So throve to sink of nature environment loading. Thanks to the litter sorting, there is about 1,228,880 less short tons CO2 in atmosphere.â&#x20AC;? It makes sense, sort the litter! is an advertising slogan for litter sorting in Bohemia. In all the CR, there are 229,021 colored containers (bins) for the sorted litter. Sorting is so for citizens still more comfort. The nearest collection place, so called container nest, is on average only 111.5 yards. Thanks to that, 99 percent inhabitants have a possibility to sort, and these are in 6,025 settlements of all the CR. 70 percent people actively use this possibility to sort the litter. Right thanks to

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Saturday, May 3, 2014

SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall

10842 State Hwy. 53 - Temple - Star Hall is seven miles east of Temple on Highway 53 (Adams Avenue).

The Red Ravens 7 to 11 p.m.

Hall/kitchen/bar open at 6 p.m. BYOB Set-ups available. $8 per person

Also, join us during the day for the SPJST Car Show and Czech Heritage Celebration.

Seaton Star Hall is a non-smoking facility. Lighted parking lot. Call (254) 760-7819 for more information.

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S.P.J.S.T. Senior Living Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Expressions of Gratitude

“Homey” Environment

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

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

Friendly Neighbors and Good Friends

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

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

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

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

Beautiful Place and the Staff is Great

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

Attentive Care; Close-Knit, Family-Oriented

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

Lots of Entertainment and Fun

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

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Wednesday, March 26, 2014

SPJST Fraternal Activities and Entertainment

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

LODGE 1, FAYETTEVILLE (1) Lodge Hall: 507 East Main Street, Fayetteville. Hall Rental Information: (979) 966-3795. Lodge Meetings: First Monday of even-numbered months February, April, June, August, October, and December, 6 p.m. at the lodge hall. Potluck served after meeting. Youth Club Meetings: First Monday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the lodge hall. LODGE 4, HALLETTSVILLE (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, at 3 p.m. at American Legion Tap Room, 107 East Park Street, Hallettsville. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at American Legion Tap Room.

LODGE 5, PILOT POINT-TIOGA (3) Lodge Meetings: First Saturday of each month, 2 p.m. at PointBank Community Center, 739 East Liberty Street, Pilot Point. For directions/meeting information, contact Brian Heitzman (940) 686-4429; or Dean Carender (903) 564-7359.

LODGE 6, COTTONWOOD (3) Saturday, March 29—Frankie Perez Baptism party Sunday, March 30—RVOS Lodge 78 meeting and social, 3:30 p.m. Friday, April 4—Social night Saturday, April 5—Rural school reunion Sunday, April 6—SPJST Lodge No. 6 meeting and Easter party, 2 p.m.; and annual meeting of S.P.J.S.T. No. 6 Inc., 3 p.m.

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) 826-5882; 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 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) Lodge Hall: 702 Hwy 95 North, Elgin. Lodge 18 is a non-smoking facility. Hall Rental Information/Country/Western Band Bookings: David Meyer (512) 217-0162; 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 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 25, ENNIS (3) 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) 8758381. Lodge Meetings: Second Thursday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 1:30 p.m. at the hall. Game Room: Open every Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.

LODGE 15, BUCKHOLTS (2) Lodge Hall: 600 State Hwy 36, Buckholts. Directions: Hall is located on Highway 36, east of Buckholts. Hall Rental Information: (254) 593-2222. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of each month, 5 p.m. at the hall. Refreshments served after meeting, and door prizes awarded.

LODGE 29, TAYLOR (2) Wednesday, March 26—Live music: Sam and Bobby Band, 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, March 28—Sterling Country, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Parents of Thrall 4-H/FFA make old-fashioned hamburgers every Friday 6 to 9 p.m. Fish burgers sold during lent.*** Friday, April 4—Glen Collins Band, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Parents of Thrall 4-H/FFA make old-fashioned hamburgers every Friday 6 to 9 p.m. Fish burgers sold during lent.*** Sunday, April 6—SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor Youth Club Meeting, 2 p.m.

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) 884-3211. 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 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.

Thursday, April 10—SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor meeting, 6:30 p.m. Covered dish meal follows the meeting. Live music by the Sam and Bobby Band, 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, April 11—Night Skies featuring A.P. Patschke and Jess DeMaine, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Parents of Thrall 4-H/FFA make old-fashioned hamburgers every Friday 6 to 9 p.m. Fish burgers sold during lent.*** Friday, April 18—Old Friends featuring Alan Farr, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Parents of Thrall 4-H/FFA make old-fashioned hamburgers every Friday 6 to 9 p.m. Fish burgers sold during lent.*** Wednesday, April 23—Live music by the Sam and Bobby Band, 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, April 25—Edward Kopecky’s Czech Band , 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Parents of Thrall 4-H/FFA make old-fashioned hamburgers every Friday 6 to 9 p.m.

Lodge Hall: 5025 FM 619, Taylor. Directions: In Taylor, at intersection of State Hwy 95 and US 79 Business (4th Street), turn east on Hwy 79. Proceed to FM 619, turn north (left) and go about .8 mile to the hall. Hall Rental Information: (512) 352-9139; Hall Phone: (512) 352-9139. Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. For youth club info, call Youth Leader Cristy Girod (512) 468-1347. Music: All Wednesday and Friday night dances have free admission. Second and fourth Wednesday of the month/music by Bobby Jay Five Band; Fridays, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Old-fashioned hamburgers served every Friday from 6 to 9 p.m.

***Parents of Thrall 4H/FFA Booster Club will be serving fish burgers on the Fridays during lent. Friday, April 4, 11, and 18. As always, they will be selling grilled cheese sandwiches and old-fashioned burgers 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, March 29—Lost Heart Hwy Saturday, April 12—Cherokee Rose Saturday, April 26—Nolan Pick 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: Gene Pavelka (254) 7493326; 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) 2183527; FAC Ronnie Roesler (979) 406-0158.

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 LODGE 47, SEATON (2) Lodge Hall: 10842 State Hwy. 53, Temple. Directions: Seaton Star Hall is five miles east of Temple

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on Highway 53 (Adams Avenue). Star Hall is a nonsmoking facility. Hall Rental Information: Danny Stepan (254) 760-7819; 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, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.; except for the following months, the meeting time will be at 6:30 p.m. on May 12, June 9, July 14, and August 11 at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month at 2 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) Lodge Meetings: First Friday in March, June, and November; the second Friday in September at 7 p.m. at St. Joseph Hall, 303 South Harrison 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 lodge’s monthly meeting minutes that appear in the Věstník. 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, 2 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 Phone: (254) 657-2485. Lodge Meetings: First Saturday of each month, 4 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m at Youth Leader Connie Horak’s home; call (254) 5419165 for address. 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. Youth Club Meetings: Contact Youth Leader Bradley Stavinoha (979) 739-2386.

LODGE 84, DALLAS (3) Lodge Hall: 2625 Floyd Street, Dallas. Directions: From IH-35 East in Dallas, take IH-20 East. From IH20 East, take the IH-45 exit toward downtown Dallas. IH-45 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) 8263557. Hall Phone: (214) 823-0072. Band Bookings: Cherri 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

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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) 4055168. 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, March 29—No dance Sunday, March 30—Bobby Flores, country and western, 3 to 6:30 p.m. $20 per person Saturday, April 5—Moonglow Orchestra, big band. $15 Saturday, April 12—River Road Boys, western swing. $10 Saturday, April 19—No dance Friday, April 25—Greatful Geezers, 50s, 60s, soul and blues. $10 per person Saturday, April 26—No dance

All dances are held from 8 to 11:30 p.m., unless otherwise noted. Reservations suggested, but not required, unless otherwise noted. Reservations held only 30 minutes past start of dance. For reservations, call (713) 869-5767, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Beer, set-ups, soda, and ice sold at bar. Please do not bring from outside. *Dress Code dances: evening attire for ladies and gentlemen. Lodge Hall: 1435 Beall Street at West 15th, Houston (the Heights). Directions: Highway 290—Take Mangum Dacoma exit; stay on frontage road. At third traffic light, turn left onto 18th Street. Go under freeway at third traffic light, turn on Beall Street. Hall Rental Information: Lodge Hall: (713) 869-5767; or visit www.lodge88.org. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday, 7 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 p.m. Regular games start at 7:30 p.m. License No. 17407503501. LODGE 91, SAN JACINTO (5) Lodge Meetings: quarterly meetings—TBA in the Věstník. Contact Secretary Vonda Smesny (713) 870-7114.

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. 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 Diana Redd (361) 649-4388 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) 826-2670/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; cjkristinek@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: First 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 Mobius Coffeehouse and Pizza Connection, 1120 South Market Street in Brenham. Meal, social, and meeting from 6 to 8 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) 9936878; 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. fol-

lowed by meeting at 2 p.m. with the exception of November and December, as noted. Lodge Executive Board Meetings/Trustee Meetings and Workdays: First Monday of each month, (unless the first Monday is a holiday) at 2 p.m. Dances: Held the first Saturday of each month, unless otherwise noted. Variety Dances: Fourth Saturday of the month, unless noted.

LODGE 177, ACADEMY (2) Lodge Hall: 711 Rio Poco, Little River. Directions: Hall is on the south side of Academy, just off Hwy 95, on the right. Hall Rental Information: (254) 9824530. 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) 2953483; (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 IH20 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) Note: Lodge meetings are held at 7:30 p.m.

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) 6258262 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. 1-74-20733095-41002.

LODGE 187, ROUND ROCK (2) Lodge Hall: 920 Luther Peterson Place, Round Rock. Directions: From Taylor, take Hwy. 79 into Round Rock until you get to Sunrise. 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

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Information: (512) 255-1554; (512) 771-4948. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at the hall followed by a covered dish meal. Board Meeting: 2 p.m.; entertainment, 2:30 p.m. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. LODGE 189, BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION (1) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of March, June, September, and December, 2 p.m. at Charles Munday’s office, 416 Oak Street, Bryan (behind the Kettle Restaurant on Texas Avenue).

LODGE 191, LUFKIN (5) Lodge Hall: 197 Hughes Road, Lufkin. Hall Rental Information/Dance Reservations: George Scogin (936) 875-2867. Lodge Meetings: Monday 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) 3739482. 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) 7272048 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) 780-9012.

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—

Saturday, May 3

SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall 10842 State Highway 53 • Temple, Texas (7 miles east of Temple in the community of Seaton)

Registration opens at 8 a.m. and closes at 10:30 a.m. Judging begins at 11 a.m. • Awards at 3 p.m. Many Trophies!

First, second, and third place awards in 37 independently judged classes.

Benefitting Czech Heritage Museum and SPJST Education and Nature Center

Other awards include: People’s Choice • SPJST King’s and Queen’s Choice Club Participation • Distance • Best of Show Best Paint • Best Graphics • Best Interior • Best Engine

2014 Car Show Theme:

“Hee Haw!”

Special Awards for Best “Hee Haw!” Vehicle Display and Best “Hee Haw!” Dressed Owner. (Judging at 11 a.m.) Door Prizes • Music/Entertainment • Food • Vendor Booths • Kolache Eating Contest • Kids Fun

Car Show Proceeds Benefit Czech Heritage Museum and SPJST Education and Nature Center

C AR SHOW CL ASSE S A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. K. L. M.

T-Bucket Pre-1948 Street Rod - Open Street Rod - Closed 55-57 Chevy Chevrolet Camaro (1967-1981) Chevrolet Camaro (1982-2002) Chevrolet Camaro (2010-newer) Chevrolet Chevelle Corvette C1/C2 (1953-1967) Corvette C3 (1968-1982) Corvette C4 (1984-1996) Corvette C5 (1997-2004)

N. Corvette C6/C7 (2005-newer) O. Other Chevrolet P. GM (not Chevrolet) Q. Ford Mustang (1964-1993) R. Ford Mustang (1994-newer) S. Ford Thunderbird T. Other Ford U. Mopar V. Pontiac W. El Camino X. Foreign/Imports Y. Chevy Truck Z. Ford Truck

AA. BB. CC. DD. EE. FF. GG. HH. II. JJ. KK. LL.

Dodge Truck 4x4 Truck (2000-newer) Open Class - Cars Open Class - Trucks Special Interest (race cars, police, etc.) Motorcycles Tractors Under Construction Unrestored (vehicles 25 years and older) Youth (ages 21 and under) Display Only (vehicle not judged)

Vehicles judged on interior, exterior, engine, and wheels/tires.

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Name_____________________________________________ Class_______________ T-Shirt: M L XL 2X 3X Address_____________________________________ City__________________ State______ Zip____________ Email Address ____________________________________________ Phone (_____) ______________________ Year_________ Make of Car___________________ Model___________________ Color__________________ Club Affiliation_____________________________________ Club Location_____________________________ SPJST Member - Lodge No. _____ Check to enter “Hee Haw!” Vehicle Display Contest.

In consideration of the acceptance of the right to participate, registrants and accompanying persons, by execution of this form, release and discharge SPJST, SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton, Czech Heritage Museum, SPJST Education and Nature Center, their officers, directors, members, agents, representatives, and anyone else connected with management or presentation of this event of and from any and all known or unknown damages, injuries, losses, judgments, and/or claims from any causes whatsoever that may be suffered by any registrant, or his accompanying person or persons, to his/her person or property. Tee-shirts/goodie bags to first 150 entries.

Early Registration received by April 30 — $20 • After April 30 and Day of Show — $30 • SPJST Members Receive $5 Discount

Enter and pay online at www.spjst.org. Or, mail form and payment to: SPJST Car Show • P.O. Box 100 • Temple, TX 76503 Questions? Call David (254) 534-0809 or Melanie (254) 534-0807 or email melaniez@vvm.com • Visit www.spjst.org

Car Show Rules No outside food/drinks. No animals. No weapons.

Life Insurance and More Home Office: 520 North Main Temple, Texas 76501 (800) 727-7578

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