Vestnik 2015 02 11 by SPJST

Volume 103 Number 6

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February 11, 2015

Fraternal Alliance Of Texas Sets March 1 Scholarship Deadline

CHM Welcomes Susan

The Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center, located at 119 West French Avenue in Temple, Texas, welcomes Susan Chandler as Executive Director. “I am thrilled to be part of such a unique museum,” Ms. Chandler says. “Every day, I discover an item I had not seen or see a book on a shelf that I can't resist!” She is pictured with Museum staff Don Mears, left, and Kenny Lange.

Sales Training in Longview

Established in 1948, the purpose of the Fraternal Alliance Of Texas is to coordinate the statewide outreach efforts of Fraternal Benefit Societies in Texas in cooperation with the National Fraternal Alliance. The Fraternal Alliance Of Texas Scholarship Program is intended to recognize commitment to the fraternal ideal and to encourage and assist graduating seniors in furthering their education and helping them to achieve career goals. Two scholarships in the amount of $200 each will be awarded to graduating high school seniors belonging to any of the following fraternal benefit societies: Catholic Family Fraternal of Texas (KJZT), Catholic Life, Catholic Union of Texas (KJT), Grand Court Order of Calanthe, Knights of Columbus, Order of the Sons of Hermann, SPJST, Thrivent for Lutherans, Western Fraternal Life, Woodmen of the World. Scholarship recipients may only be awarded one scholarship from the Fraternal Alliance Of Texas. Scholarships will be presented at the Annual Convention in October.

Eligibility Requirements Scholarship applicants must:

• Be classified as a high school graduating senior or equivalent at the time of application. • Have an active fraternal life insurance certificate in force for at least one year prior to January 1, of the year in which the scholarship is being applied. • Enter college in the fall term following the announcement of their award.

Application Instructions • Must be completed and signed. • SAT/ACT Scores: All applicants must submit an official verification of SAT or ACT scores. These scores should be submitted along with a current official high school transcript. Applications must be received by March 1, 2015. Late applications will not be accepted. Send completed application and any attachments to Fraternal Alliance Of Texas Scholarship Program, 211 Cottonwood Lane, Seguin, Texas 78155. Scholarship applications can be downloaded from www.spjst.org. —SPJST—

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District Three Fraternal Field Manager Phil McBee, second from right, reviews SPJST Insurance Department information with, left to right, sales agents Larry Quinn, Robbie Lessmeier, and David Cothom, all of Lodge 178, Longview.

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Important Dates ...................................3 Interest Rates.......................................3 Klinkovsky Scholarship Fund ............4 Lodge Section......................................5 In Memoriam ........................................8 Youth Section ....................................21

Inside This Week’s Vestnik

Summer Camp Registration Info .....25 Czech Culture ....................................26 Czech Calendar .................................27 Pavlova Recipe ..................................28 Advertisements.............................28-29 Lodge Calendar .................................30

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Ladies Circle of Lodge 92, Fort Worth shares Christmas party scenes

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Vestnik Valentines featuring photo valentines

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Lodge 40 El CampoHillje twins celebrate 11th birthday

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Editor’s Note

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Šťastný Valentýna

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 CLIFTON COUFAL Office: (254) 773-1575 Mobile: (254) 931-5231 email: cliftonc@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 JOHN ENGELKE 6475 Gholson Road • Waco, Texas 76705 (254) 799-4247 email: john.engelke@hotmail.com

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 email: blackbayer39@hotmail.com FRATERNAL FIELD MANAGERS DISTRICTS ONE/TWO/THREE Philip (Phil) McBee, FICF, CFFM Mobile: (325) 647-1949 • Fax: (325) 784-7448 email: philipmcbee@aol.com DISTRICTS FOUR/SEVEN Bobby Davis, FICF, CFFM Mobile: (325) 450-3748 • Fax: (325) 657-2003 email: bgdsr2428@aol.com DISTRICTS FIVE/SIX Delisle Doherty Mobile: (254) 239-9616 • Mobile: (832) 232-2049 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 77853 • (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 - Kay Weeks, 4203 Treehaven Ct, Arlington, Texas 76016 • (817) 896-5277 - email: kgweeks@att.net District Four - Pam Lehmann, PO Box 637, Tahoka, Texas 79373-0637 - (806) 561-5105 - email: plehmann@poka.com 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, Pleasanton, Texas 78064 • (210) 535-4916 - email: poohbear78064@hotmail.com

BY-LAW COMMITTEE District One - Richard Ford, 2392 CR 424, Dime Box, Texas 77853 - (979) 884-1451 - email: dimebox5@aol.com District Two - Ronnie Rieger, 350 Rieger Road, Coupland, Texas 78615 - (512) 365-2000 - (512) 848-2416/cell - email: RonnieR1056@yahoo.com District Three - 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, 4001 North Shepherd, Suite 112, Houston, Texas 77018 - (713) 683-0018 - email: mmholeman@yahoo.com District Six - Joe Siptak, 2312 Norvell, Bay City, Texas 77414 - (979) 244-4415; (979) 479-0056 cell District Seven - Bettie House, 1721 Continental Drive, Pleasanton, Texas 78064 - (830) 281-8246 -email: bvhouse@att.net

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his year’s SPJST Awards Banquet is already in the history books! Thanks to everyone who attended. Congratulations to the sales agents, lodges, youth clubs, and members who received awards. Plans are to include the photos and event summary in next week’s Vestnik. Special congratulations to 2014 State Fraternalist of the Year Samuel Hoggard of Lodge 202, Jourdanton and honorable mentions Sheila Orsak of Lodge 9, Snook; Theresa Haag of Lodge 185, New Braunfels; Michael Hosch of Lodge 200, Bruceville-Eddy; and Ingrid Petrik of Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point. I thoroughly enjoyed seeing and visiting with members at the banquet. I set a goal back in December to be well enough to attend the banquet . . . and, thankfully, I was able to

and was delighted by all the care and concern! Thank you! Correction Please note the following corrections to the 50-year member listing that appeared in last week’s February 4 Vestnik. District Six Lodge 153, LaSalle Susan Lee Armbrister

District Seven Lodge 117, Robstown Linda S. Haisler Starla Kay Janak Michael L. Korff David John Lewis Trudi Kay Zaplac —SPJST—

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

Happy Valentine’s Day - Šťastný Valentýna - from the Vestnik/Communication Department! Left to right are Communication Specialist Katherine Morris, Vestnik Editor/Director of Communication Melanie Zavodny, Communication Assistant Brooke Hoelscher, and Communication Assistant Jerry Pechal. We are pictured at the SPJST Awards Banquet held Saturday, January 31, 2015, at the Frank W. Mayborn Convention Center in Temple.

VĚSTNÍK, (USPS 658480) is published weekly except the last week of September 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.

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Family Fun and Important Dates

Feb. 14

District Two Skating Party Wheels Family Skate Center, Temple Feb. 14 Lodge 9, Snook Youth Club Valentine Dance (1) Feb. 14 Lodge 25, Ennis Valentine Fundraiser Dance (3) Feb. 14 Lodge 48, Beyersville Valentine Social/Dance (2) Feb. 17 District Six Lodge Officer Workshop Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje Feb. 21 Presidents’ Day • SPJST Home Office Closed Feb. 21 District Two Lodge Officer Workshop Lodge 29, Taylor Feb. 28 District Seven Lodge Officer Workshop Lodge 107, Floresville March 7 State Straight Domino Tournament Lodge 6, Cottonwood (3) March 7 Lodge 29, Taylor Auction Fundraiser (2) March 14 District Three Lodge Officer Workshop Lodge183, Arlington March 15 District Two Spring Meeting • Lodge 29, Taylor March 15 District Six Spring Meeting Victoria Garden Center March 15 Lodge 84, Dallas Anniversary Celebration (3) March 21 Youth Leaders Retreat • SPJST Home Office (2) Mar. 27-28 District Three Youth Development Workshop Lodge 25, Ennis March 28 District Two Youth Development Workshop SPJST Home Office March 28 District Four Lodge Officer Workshop Chinese Restaurant, Midland March 28 District Four Lodge Officer Workshop Golden Corral, Abilene March 28 Lodge 88, Houston Easter Party (5) March 29 Lodge 6, Cottonwood Easter Party (3) March 29 Lodge 47, Seaton Battle Dance (2) March 31 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive Ends March 31 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive Ends April 4 State 42 Domino Tournament Lodge 49, Rowena April 12 District Two Beseda Dancers Fundraiser Lodge 47, Seaton April 26 District One Spring Meeting • Lodge 9, Snook May 2 Join Hands Day May 2 SPJST Car Show/Czech Celebration Lodge 47, Seaton —SPJST—

SPJST INTEREST RATES . . . 02/01/2015 - 04/30/2015 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 4.75% 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: 3.00%

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%

From the District One Director

District One Spring Meeting Set for Sunday, April 26

Dear Members, Save the date . . . the District One Spring Meeting has changed to Sunday, April 26, 2015, with registration at 1:30 p.m. The meeting will begin at 2 p.m. Lodge 9, Snook will host the meeting.

We look forward to seeing you on April 26 in Snook. Fraternally, Donnie Victorick, FIC, CFFM District One Director —SPJST—

Johnnie R. Krizan Memorial Endowment Fund Donations November 2014 – January 2015

The following donations have been received from November 2014 to January 2015 for the Johnnie R. Krizan Memorial Endowment Fund. Fund donations total $16,195. In Memory of Johnnie R. Krizan from SPJST Lodge 6, Cottonwood In Memory of Johnnie R. Krizan from SPJST Lodge 6, Cottonwood In Memory of Johnnie R. Krizan from Georgie Soukup In Memory of Johnnie R. Krizan from Daniel and Zephyr Marek In Memory of Johnnie R. Krizan from SPJST Lodge 54, West In Memory of Hugo and Ronals Kocian from Viola D. Kocian In Memory of Johnnie R. Krizan from Woodrow Riley In Memory of Johnnie R. Krizan from Joe Kostak In Memory of Johnnie R. Krizan from Dorothy Kudrna In Memory of Johnnie R. Krizan from SPJST Lodge 4, Hallettsville In Memory of Johnnie R. Krizan from Ovida Williams In Memory of Johnnie R. Krizan from SPJST Lodge 183, Arlington In Memory of Johnnie R. Krizan from SPJST Lodge 200, Bruceville-Eddy In Memory of Johnnie R. Krizan from David and Melanie Zavodny Nauert In Memory of Johnnie R. Krizan from Gary and Marcia Polansky —SPJST—

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2015 Lodge Officer Workshops District Two Lodge Officer Workshop Lodge 29, Taylor • 10 a.m. District Three Lodge Officer Workshop Lodge183, Arlington • 10 a.m. District Four Lodge Officer Workshop Chinese Restaurant, Midland • 10 a.m. District Four Lodge Officer Workshop Golden Corral, Abilene • 5 p.m. District Six Lodge Officer Workshop Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje • 6 p.m. District Seven Lodge Officer Workshop Lodge 107, Floresville • 10 a.m.

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SPJST Seeks Funds to Establish Frank E. Klinkovsky, Sr. Memorial Scholarship

In loving memory of Honorary SPJST District Two Director and Home Office Staff Member Frank E. Klinkovsky, Sr. who passed away on May 10, 2014, Lodge 47, Seaton and Brother Frank’s family are seeking to raise funds to establish an endowed scholarship fund in Brother Frank’s name. When the fund reaches $10,000, SPJST will begin awarding scholarships in his name. Brother Klinkovsky had 23 years of service with the Home Office. He was employed as State Fraternal Activities Coordination from 1988 to 1996. He then served as District Two Director from 1997 to 2004. He returned to the Home Office as Fraternal Department Assistant in 2005 and continued in the position until his death. Brother Frank had a passion for his

family, his friends, SPJST, his country, and above all, his faith. His zeal for life was contagious. Known for always being concerned about others, he was a man of service. He served his country in the Navy, served his community through SPJST, served children as District Two Youth Counselor from 1971 to 1988, served his family as a husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, and most importantly, served his Lord and Savior. A lifelong member of Lodge 47, Seaton, Frank held many positions in the lodge. He also worked as curator for the Czech Heritage Museum in Temple. Please complete the form below and mail your donation today. Donors will be listed in the Vestnik. Thank you for your support.

SPJST Scholarship Fund — Frank E. Klinkovsky, Sr. Memorial Donation Amount: $___________

In Memory of:_____________________________________ Donation by:______________________________________ Address:_________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Make checks payable to SPJST Frank E. Klinkovsky, Sr. Memorial Scholarship Fund. Mail to: SPJST Attention: Memorial Scholarship Fund PO Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503

Lodge 6 Cottonwood hosts March 7 State Straight Domino Tourney

SPJST State Straight Domino Tournament is Saturday, March 7, 2014, at SPJST Lodge 6, Cottonwood. Check-in begins at 8 a.m., and play begins at 9 a.m. The tournament is open to the public, ages 16 and above. Cost is $7 per member and non-member. Entry fee includes snacks and lunch. Prizes will be awarded. The tournament will be a two-person team format. If you do not have a

partner, one will be assigned (if available). To register, call Fraternal Services Specialist Tammy Martinez (800) 7277578 or email tammym@spjst.com. Participants may also register online at www.spjst.org. Please register by Monday, March 2.

Directions to SPJST Lodge 6, Cottonwood From I-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. Turn left on FM 2114 East for three miles. Turn right on Czech Hall Road. The hall is on the right about one-half mile down the road. —SPJST—

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In Honor of Presidents’ Day

Washington, George Adams, John Jefferson, Thomas Madison, James Monroe, James Adams, John Quincy Jackson, Andrew Van Buren, Martin Harrison, William Henry Tyler, John Polk, James Knox Taylor, Zachary Fillmore, Millard Pierce, Franklin Buchanan, James Lincoln, Abraham Johnson, Andrew Grant, Ulysses S. Hayes, Rutherford Birchard Garfield, James Abram Arthur, Chester Alan Cleveland, Grover Harrison, Benjamin Cleveland, Grover McKinley, William Roosevelt, Theodore Taft, William Howard Wilson, Woodrow Harding, Warren Gamaliel Coolidge, Calvin Hoover, Herbert Clark Roosevelt, Franklin Delano Truman, Harry Eisenhower, Dwight David Kennedy, John Fitzgerald Johnson, Lyndon Baines Nixon, Richard Milhous Ford, Gerald Rudolph Carter, James Earl Jr. Reagan, Ronald Wilson Bush, George Herbert Walker Clinton, William Jefferson Bush, George Walker Obama, Barack Hussein

(1789-1797) (1797-1801) (1801-1809) (1809-1817) (1817-1825) (1825-1829) (1829-1837) (1837-1841) (1841) (1841-1845) (1845-1849) (1849-1850) (1850-1853) (1853-1857) (1857-1861) (1861-1865) (1865-1869) (1869-1877) (1877-1881) (1881) (1881-1885) (1885-1889) (1889-1893) (1893-1897) (1897-1901) (1901-1909) (1909-1913) (1913-1921) (1921-1923) (1923-1929) (1929-1933) (1933-1945) (1945-1953) (1953-1961) (1961-1963) (1963-1969) (1969-1974) (1974-1977) (1977-1981 (1981-1989) (1989-1993) (1993-2001) (2001-2009) (2009-present)

Source: http://www.apples4theteacher.com/holidays/presidentsday/past-presidents-of-usa.html —SPJST—

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SPJST Lodge Se ct ion

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

Lodge 24, Cyclone Lodge 32, Victoria invites all to meets February 12 March 7 dance Lodge 32, Victoria will meet Thurs-

Cabin fever can be cured at the Red Ravens dance at Flag Hall, home of SPJST Lodge 24, Cyclone, on Saturday, March 7, 2015. Doors open at 6 p.m.; dance starts at 7 p.m. Kitchen will be open. Bring your dancing shoes, and see you on March 7! For the Lodge, Bobby Hoelscher, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 25, Ennis dance/fundraiser this Saturday

Dear Readers, Lodge 25, Ennis will hold a dance and drawing on Saturday, February 14. Music will be provided by the Ennis Flashbacks and 2nd String Band. There are several items that will be awarded, but the grand prize is a John Deere Zero Turn Mower donated by Brazos Valley Equipment Co. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. that evening. All proceeds will go towards lodge expenses. Everyone, please mark your calendar and come out to the SPJST Valentine Fundraiser Dance and plan on having a great time! For more information, contact JoAnn Needham (214) 837-9490 or (214) 837-6377. Fraternally yours, Margaret Krajca, Reporter —SPJST—

day, February 12, 2015, at 6:30 p.m. Just reminding everyone of the February meeting. We will be celebrating January, February, and March birthdays. Buddy and Nancy Zaplac will be bringing the birthday cake, and Mike and Kathy Ahlstrom will provide refreshments. And, of course, it is right before Valentine’s Day so we just might have a little something to remind you Cupid is in the air. It’s hard to believe the first month of 2015 has come and gone. The older we get, the faster time goes! Don’t forget – Thursday, February 12 at 6:30 p.m. Fraternally, Kathy Ahlstrom FAC/Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 35, Elk reports on January meeting

President Randy Pavelka called our SPJST Lodge 35, Elk meeting to order on Wednesday January 14, 2015, at 7:10 p.m. Members and guests recited the Pledge of Allegiance. A moment of silence was held for departed member Hollee Brown Muhl. Secretary Carla Pavelka read the minutes of our December meeting. No corrections were made, and it was approved as read. The SPJST Supreme Lodge invited all lodge leaders to attend the 2014 SPJST Awards Banquet to be held on

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Saturday January 31 at Frank W. Mayborn Convention Center in Temple, Texas. Treasurer Barbara Pavelka gave her December report, and it was accepted as read. There was no old or unfinished business. Under new business, there was discussion about making a donation of $100 to the Hollee Muhl’s Children’s Education Fund. A motion was made by Billy Kubitza and seconded by Freddie Kubitza. The motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m. We had 15 members and two guests present. Our January birthdays were Wanda Sebik on the 24th and Fred Kubitza, Jr. on the 27th. Happy birthday to these hard-working members. We wish you many more happy, healthy birthdays.

Elk Hall Meeting Elk Hall meeting was at 7:31 p.m. Secretary Carla Pavelka read the minutes of the December 14 meeting. No additions or corrections were made, and the minutes were approved as read. Treasurer Barbara Pavelka read her report. With no additions or corrections, it was approved as read. Floor Chairman Gene Pavelka gave a report of a good month. Bar Chairman Randy Pavelka reported a good month, too. Under new business, we discussed

putting new formica on some of the tables. We also discussed raising prices at the bar. The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.

Next Meeting—February 11 Our next meeting will be Wednesday, February 11 after the hall cleanup. Fraternally yours, Janie Brewer, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 48 Beyersville invites all to family fun night

You are invited to Family Fun Night at Lodge 48, Beyersville every second and fourth Friday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Lodge 48, Beyersville is located at 10450 FM 619 in Taylor, Texas. It’s free of charge and open to the public. Bring your favorite snacks and games, and enjoy the night with friends and family. For more information, contact Jan Filla (512) 450-8210 or email janaree99@hotmail.com. —SPJST—

SPJST Supports Buckholts Volunteer Fire Department

District Two Director Jesse Pospisil, far left, presents a $250 discretionary funds check to Buckholts Fire Department Secretary Gary Kleypas. Lodge 15, Buckholts members pictured are A.W. Zajicek, Secretary Dorothy Tomascik, President Doug Williams, Virginia Williams, and Regina Peevey.

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Lodge 81 Needville offers scholarship

Any college or technical school bound senior who has been a member of SPJST Lodge 81, Needville for at least one year may apply for a onetime scholarship. Send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to SPJST Lodge 81, Needville, 9939 Peterson Road, Needville, Texas 77461 or email jjn9939@yahoo.com on or before March 15, 2015, to receive an application. —SPJST—

Lodge 84, Dallas plans anniversary celebration

Dear Readers, Lodge 84, Dallas held its monthly meeting on Sunday, January 18, 2015. President Yeager called the meeting to order at 2:05 p.m. Sister Lynda Novak led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance; a moment of silence was held for our departed members and troops serving abroad. Minutes from the previous two months were read by Secretary Cherri Petr and approved by all present. Sister Cherri also reported on correspondence received. Additionally, a brief discussion for notifying the 50- and 75-year membership pin recipients was held. Sunshine Lady JoAnn Manak reported that sympathy cards were sent to the Chemlar family (loss of Emil), the Houpy family (loss of Jerry), the family of Kathy Parma Nemec and Kalmus family (loss of Walter, Jr. and Cynthia). May their souls rest in eternal peace. Youth Leader Bessie Petr reported that the youth would be having a social and meeting on January 24. Also, several youth attended the District Three outing at Six Flags held in December, and that they also had assisted

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Lodge 88, Houston Members Attend PolkaWorks Event

Lodge 88, Houston members gathered on Saturday, January 24, 2015, at Czech Center Museum Houston for the grand opening of PolkaWorks’ exhibition “Texas Czechs - Rooted in Tradition.” Pictured are, front, left to right, Dorothy Pflughaupt, Lori Najvar of PolkaWorks, Carolyn F. Beseda, Patricia Bruce, Helen Hegwood, Margaret Migl, Margie Bubenik, and Dawn Orsak of PolkaWorks. BACK: Joan Vanicek, Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek, Ashley Victorick, District Five Director Larry W. Pflughaupt, Darlene Polly, Leroy Migl, and Marlene Satterwhite.

with the decorating of the Buckner Home campus. House committee reported that nothing pressing needed attending to but that plumbing issues seem to still be lingering around and are being

monitored. A brief discussion to prepare for the upcoming tarok tournament to be held on Saturday, February 7 was then held and Lifetime Achievement nominees were made to be presented at the Dis-

Scenes from Lodge 97, Placedo Christmas Social

Lodge 97, Placedo members enjoyed a Christmas social on Saturday, December 6, 2014, at Vera Cruz Restaurant in Victoria. TOP LEFT and CENTER PHOTOS: Activities included an ugly Christmas sweater contest. TOP RIGHT PHOTO: Members enjoy lunch. LEFT PHOTO: Beautiful Christmas cake. RIGHT PHOTO: Members display bags of pecans that were given as gifts from the lodge.

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trict Three Spring Meeting on April 26 at Lodge 6, Cottonwood.

Save the Date: Anniversary Celebration March 15 Mark your calendars for Sunday, March 15. Lodge 84 will be having its anniversary celebration. Watch the Vestnik for more information!

Next Meeting—February 15 Our next meeting will be held on Sunday, February 15 at 2 p.m. Please make plans to join us and help plan for future events! Fraternally, Anne Scott Cowan, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 97, Placedo reports on December meeting

SPJST Lodge 97, Placedo met for its Christmas lunch and final meeting of the year on December 6, 2014, at 11:15 a.m. at Vera Cruz Restaurant in Victoria. District Six Director Karen Kaspar was present as guest speaker. The business meeting was brought to order at 11:30 a.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance The minutes from the fall meeting and financial report were taken care of. We then moved on to other things. An ugly sweater contest was held and was judged at this time. A Vera Cruz employee was the judge. Judy Bellanger received first place. There were several entries in the contest, and all were very cute. Thanks to all who participated in the contest. Officers for 2015 were elected. A motion was made to re-elect the present officers, and that motion was seconded. All officers agreed to accept the positions for 2015. Officers for 2015 are:

President Gay Revel Vice President/ Fraternal Activities Coordinator Donna Vanek Secretary/Reporter Diana Redd Treasurer Dennis Vanek

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At this point, the servers started bringing in the meal. Members had a choice of seven different entrees to choose from. Dessert was provided by the lodge. A cake made by HEB was served and made a perfect ending to a great meal. Old business continued after the meal. The lodge had a good attendance for the Veterans Day parade. The SPJST Float was enjoyed by the spectators. Members attending the Czech music program in Victoria enjoyed the music very much. New Business Director Kaspar brought the members up to date on the appointment of a new vice president for SPJST. Clifton Coufal will be serving as Supreme Lodge Vice President. The District Six Spring Meeting will be March 15 at the airport in the Officers Club. There will be an offi-

cers training for District Six on February 17 at Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje at 6 p.m. Director Kaspar reminded everyone to read the quarterly minutes in the Vestnik and that she had been voted Supreme Lodge Vice Chairman. Pocket planners and calendars were handed out to the members from Director Kaspar, and bags of pecans were given as gifts from the lodge. The children attending received goodie bags also. The fraternalist of the year nominations are coming up, and if anyone wants to nominate someone, they should talk to Donna Vanek. Director Kaspar installed the officers for 2015. A motion to adjourn was made and seconded, and the meeting was adjourned at 12:30 p.m. Everyone went to enjoy the rest of the day. Diana Redd, Reporter —SPJST—

Scenes from Ladies Circle of Lodge 92, Fort Worth

LEFT PHOTO: January hostesses, left to right, are Christine Apperson, Bessie Ellsworth, Wanda Moree, Marlene Bass, and Janet Basham. RIGHT PHOTO: January birthday celebrants are, left to right, Catherine

Ann Davis, Robert Kurtnick, Theresa Clay, Lorinda Manasco, Lois Smith (back), Kitty Rippin (front), Ann Cooksey, Darlene Tompkins, and Bessie Ellsworth.

LEFT PHOTO: December birthday celebrants are, front, left to right, Christine Apperson, Josephine Cox, Bennie Thieme, and Lupe Esparza. In back are Carolyn Irby and Caroline O’Brien. PHOTO 2: Lydia Alholm at

the Christmas party. PHOTO 3: Visitor Louise Collins. RIGHT PHOTO: Our Christmas elf. We will miss Ms. Gloria Farek who passed away in January. —Submitted by Joan Simek Shropshire

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Lodge 97, Placedo meets March 13

Lodge 97, Placedo will have its spring meeting on Saturday, March 13, 2015, at 6 p.m. The location will be Lodge 32, Victoria on Laurent Street in Victoria. Lodge 97 will provide a meat, and members are asked to volunteer a side dish or dessert. If you can’t bring a dish, no problem. Come anyway. The Lord always blesses us with plenty to eat. Bring your pull tabs if you have them. We look forward to seeing everyone. Diana Redd, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 142 Houston meets this Sunday

The February meeting will be this Sunday, the 15th, at 2 p.m. in the annex building at Lodge 88, Houston. We hope to see you there. Also, please save the date for the March meeting which will be held on the 15th at 2 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Alice Jochen, Secretary —SPJST—

Lodge 183 Arlington changes meeting date

SPJST Lodge 183, Arlington has changed the date of its monthly lodge meetings. Lodge meetings are now held on the third Monday of the month at the hall and at the same time of 7 p.m. Thank you for your attention. —SPJST—

One Fall Leads to Fear of Falling by Georgia Fitzhugh Lodge 25, Ennis

Any person who is over 75 years old is vulnerable to become a fall victim. Persons who have diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, and who have had a stroke are most likely to fall because of their health conditions. Studies show that a quarter of all falls cause fractures to bones, most often hip fractures. And, one fall often leads to more falls, unfortunately. What is the most common, preventable injury that can restrict one’s independence at home? Falls are often the cause of injury, even life-endangering injuries, and they are often unreported and preventable. No one plans to fall. A fall just happens; it is not planned. And often, it is at a time when you are distracted, in a hurry, and unprepared to call for help.

One Fall Leads to Fear of Falling. Persons who have fallen can develop fear of falling. This leads them and their caregivers to restrict activities in their home and outside the home. This is depressing for everyone concerned. It certainly leads one to worry, and to think that their health is a bigger problem than it really is. Often, this attitude causes one to become socially withdrawn and isolated. If you can’t safely leave your own house, or safely take a bath and wash your hair, then going to the store, or going to church, or having visitors come over are no longer in your plans. At the same time, sitting in bed is not the answer to preventing falls either. Reduced activity leads to reduced strength and poorer balance. In turn, those lead to increased disability and increased dependence. Caregivers face more stress in trying to persuade the patient to get out of bed and participate in life. Everyone in the house has a poorer quality of life and increased stress.

Simple Steps Toward Preventing Falls Step One First, ask your doctor to assess the person’s health and look for conditions that might make falling likely. Ask your doctor to review all medications, particularly antidepressants and tranquilizers. Are they necessary? Do they cause dizziness or affect alertness? Know the side effects of medications. Can changes be made in medications, dosage, or scheduling which would help? Is the patient using

alcohol in addition to their medications? Ask the doctor to check the patient’s blood pressure, and the change in blood pressure when going from sitting to standing. Get the patient’s vision checked regularly and update their eyeglasses. Ask the doctor about the patient’s level of understanding of dangers. Dementia can make a person constantly fearful and suspicious, or it can cause them to be oblivious to obvious dangers. Ask a physical therapist to check the patient’s balance and walking. Do they need a cane or a walker? Do they use the one they have correctly? A P.T. can teach them how. Your physician and your home health care nurse and therapists are invaluable sources of information and help. Step Two Take a look around your house. Is your loved one’s bedroom and bathroom upstairs? Why not move their bedroom and bathroom downstairs on the ground floor? Are there grab bars in the bathroom around the tub and toilet? Grab bars should be install by professionals. Consider placing them beside dressing areas, sinks, toilets, kitchen sinks, on the walls of hallways, etc. Can you remove slip-hazards from the paths they frequently walk around the house? Throw-rugs, electric cords, clutter, shoes, toys, water spills in front of sinks, etc. Ask your kids to get down on the floor to spot these and pick up as many as they find every day. (And, maybe, the kids will learn to pick up after themselves.) Check the lighting in those well-

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walked paths through your home. Can the lighting be brighter? Can the light switch be easily reached? Could the lights be made motion-sensitive so when someone enters the room, the light turns on? Does the entrance and exit you use need handrails to make it safer? A ramp? A chair lift? There are many ways to modify entrances. It is absolutely essential to have a safe way to exit the house in an emergency! Ask an occupational therapist to help you evaluate the safety of your home for your daily activities. One study stated that after patients received a home safety mobility assessment of their homes, there was a 15 percent decrease in falls at the homes of those patients. For more information about home safety, see the checklist offered at the website of Rebuilding Together and download the Rebuilding Together Aging in Place and Safe at Home Checklist. Rebuilding Together is a nationwide non-profit organization which provides critical repairs, accessibility modifications and energy efficient upgrades to low-income homes and community centers at no cost to service recipients. Don’t be trapped by a fear of falling. You can make changes in your home, in your health, and in your attitude which make a difference! About Georgia Georgia is a mother/wife/teacher with degrees in rehabilitative science. She, along with her family, have been caregivers for 13 years and currently writes articles for her website Caregiver-Aid.com. —SPJST—

In Memoriam

In Memory of Benjamin Svoboda

Benjamin Svoboda, age 79 of Louise, Texas, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2015. He was born on January 4, 1936, in Shiner to the late August and Christine Fikac Svoboda. He was retired shop foreman for Loomis International. He had served as a trustee for SPJST Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje. He was also a member of Knights of Columbus Council 9394 of Louise and Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus Assembly 1131. He is survived by son Robert Neal Svoboda and wife Maricela of Rich-

mond; daughter Dannette Cemino and husband John of Bryan; grandchildren Jessica and Chase Svoboda; stepgrandchildren Omar and Mario; sister Marie Lurker of Lake Jackson; and brothers George Svoboda of El Campo and Joe Svoboda of Ganado. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Daniel Svoboda; and sister Adela Svoboda. Visitation was at 2 p.m. on Monday, February 2 at Triska Funeral Home with rosary recited at 7 p.m. Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 3 at St. Philip Catholic Church with Reverend Michael Rother officiating. Entombment followed at Holy Cross Memorial Park. —SPJST—

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Expression of Sympathy

On behalf of the members of SPJST Lodge 25, Ennis, we wish to express our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the family of our departed member, DOROTHY JACK VENABLE. Dorothy Jack Venable, age 87, passed away in Ennis, Texas, on Monday, January 5, 2015. Dorothy Jack was born January 22, 1927, to Burton and Willie Mae (Hellums) Gaultney in Athens. She grew up in Ennis and Dorothy Venable graduated from Ennis High School in 1943. She went on to attend North Texas State University. She married Richard T. Perdue on May 11, 1946. He passed away in February 1991. On August 1, 1992, she married Colonel Charles Oates, and he passed away in 2001. On April 1, 2008, she married Bill Venable. She worked for Southwest Door Company as the office manager, for Cheshier and Fuller in the accounting department, and for David A. Witts as personal bookkeeper. She was a member of SPJST Lodge 25, Ennis; Church of Christ; and the Red Hatter Club. Dorothy Jack enjoyed sewing and was a published author of religious material. She is survived by husband Bill Venable; sons Richard B. Perdue and wife Vivian Lee, Larry Perdue and wife Janet, and David Perdue and wife Vanessa; stepson Mark Venable and wife Susan; stepdaughters Sharon McFarland and husband Ron and Sandra McIntosh and husband Dewitt; 11 grandchildren; and 18 greatgrandchildren. Visitation was Thursday, January 8 from 6 to 8 p.m. in J.E. Keever Mortuary of Ennis. A celebration of her life was at 11 a.m. on Friday, January 9 in J.E. Keever Mortuary Chapel of Ennis with Dr. Bill Kinzie officiating. Private interment was in Myrtle Cemetery under the direction of J.E. Keever Mortuary, Inc. Submitted by, Betty Macalik —SPJST—

Expression of Sympathy

On behalf of the members of SPJST Lodge 25, Ennis, we wish to express our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the family of our departed member, GORDON E. PHILLIPS. Gordon E. Phillips, age 89, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, January 6, 2015, from Ennis, Texas. Gordon was born in Muse, Oklahoma, on October 23, 1925, to Charlie H. and Sallie Cathrine (Ramsey) Phillips. He served his country proudly in the United States Marine Corp during World War II. He married Viola Watson Brasher Gordon Phillips on October 19, 1980, and they made their home in Ennis. He worked for Ennis Business forms for more than 18 years; for Standard Brands for 19 years; and for Smith Ice Cream before he retired in 1994. Gordon and Viola were the owner-operators of the Steak House Cafe and the Avenue Cafeteria for many years. He was a faithful member of Anthony Drive Baptist Church; VFW 1706; SPJST Lodge 25, Ennis. He was a sweet man who loved the Lord and loved people. He is survived by daughter Dana Sherf; grandchildren Aaron, Stacey, and Angela; great-grandchildren Jackson and Jordan; and stepgrandsons Neal Byrd and Heath Byrd. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; and three brothers. Visitation was Saturday, January 10 from 1 p.m. until service time of 2 p.m. A celebration of his life was Saturday, January 10 at 2 p.m. in J.E. Keever Mortuary Chapel of Ennis. Interment followed in Telico Cemetery under the direction of J.E. Keever Mortuary, Inc. Submitted by, Betty Macalik —SPJST—

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On behalf of the members of SPJST Lodge 25, Ennis, we wish to express our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the family of our departed member, LIBBIE TUPY WISNIEWSKI. Libbie Tupy Wisniewski, 94, passed away in Plano, Texas, on Thursday, January 29, 2015. She was born February 21, 1920, in Crisp near Ennis, Texas. She was preceded in death by husband Casimir Wisniewski; father Welsey Tupy; mother Aloise Bobalik Tupy; stepmother Bessie Nedenicek Tupy; sisters Mary Sibestik, Mildred Baker, Alice Roberts, Georgia Tupy, and Anne Zvolanek; and brother Wesley Tupy. She is survived by sister Agnes Dujka; nieces and nephews; and greatnieces and great-nephews. Libbie went to school in Crisp and was a member of SPJST Lodge 25, Ennis; Ennis Sewing Circle; and First Presbyterian Church of Ennis. She married Casimir Wisniewski on November 8, 1943, while he was stationed at Love Field. After the war, they moved to South Bend, Indiana, where she worked 20 years at the Moderns Candy Factory while her husband worked at Singer Sewing Machine Company. After retirement, they built a home and moved to the family farm in Ennis. Funeral service was held Monday, February 2 at 11 a.m. in J.E. Keever Mortuary Chapel of Ennis with visitation one hour prior to the services. Interment followed in St. Joseph Cemetery in Ennis under the direction of J.E. Keever Mortuary, Inc. Memorial donations may be made in Libbie’s name to First Presbyterian Church of Ennis, 205 North McKinney, Ennis, Texas 75119. Submitted by, Betty Macalik —SPJST—

In Memory of John Henry Lanik, Jr.

John Henry Lanik, Jr. passed away Friday, January 23, 2015, in Houston, Texas. He was born April 11, 1935, in Sweet Home to John H. Lanik and Lucille Kloda. He was a graduate of the University of Houston and retired as an electrical project manager from Fisk Electric. John was a member of SPJST Lodge 88, Houston. He also was a charter member of the Knights of Columbus No. 5155 of Angleton, a lifetime member of IEEE, and an active member of American Legion Post 571, Sweet Home. John Lanik, Jr. John will be best remembered for his infectious smile, the twinkle in his eye, and the great love he had for God and his family. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother Everett Lanik. He is survived by his wife of 57 years Judy Lanik; daughters Janet Meyer (Randy), Joan Norris, and Jill Marr (Steve); grandchildren Zachary and Travis Meyer, Blake and Cameron Norris, and Ethan and Macy Marr; sisters Corrine Richardson (Don) and Blanche Pistone (John); sister-in-law Mary Lee Lanik; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family received friends Monday, January 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. with a vigil/rosary at 7:15 p.m. in Hunters Creek Chapel at Earthman Funeral Directors, Houston. Funeral mass was celebrated Tuesday, January 27 at 11 a.m. with visitation from 10 to 11 a.m. at Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Sweet Home. Interment followed in Queen of Peace Catholic Cemetery in Sweet Home. Donations may be made in John’s memory to St. Theresa of Memorial Park Endowment Fund, 6622 Haskell Street, Houston, Texas 77007; or American Legion Post 571, PO Box 26, Sweet Home, Texas 77987. —SPJST—

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To: Dad and Grandpa James Schoeneman Happy Valentine’s Day! We all hope you have a great day! We all love you soooo much! From: Kathy, Ron and Megan Sandra and Tom § § § § § § §

To: Karen Carr Wishing my favorite manager a very special Valentine’s Day. You are the best ever and make work so much fun . . . and definitely productive . . . smile. From: Carol Lanier § § § § § § §

To: Brianna Malota My Little BreLee Monster Not so little anymore, you have truly grown into a beautiful young woman who has a great future ahead of her. I am so proud of you with all of your accomplishments, both in school and out. Continue to strive to be the best at everything you do. I will always be so very proud of you. You have helped make me a very proud father. I love you with all of my life. May God bless you always. Continue to trust in Him and believe. Happy Valentine’s Day, BreLee. From: Kenneth Malota § § § § § § §

To: Kresta, Sara, and Micah A Valentine’s Day wish for the best grown up kids a mom could have. I’m so very proud of each of you. You have been my joy . . . always. Happy Valentine’s Day. I love you. From: Mom Diane Dossett § § § § § § §

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To: Gamma and Grandpa Suehs Happy Valentine’s Day to you! Thanks for being the best grandparents in the whole world and thanks for all you do for us. We love you! From: Dillon and Macy § § § § § § §

To: My Dearest Aunts on the Kovar side—Billye Kovar, and Emily Newman. As I grew up from a boy, I thanked God for having each one of you as an aunt. As I grow older and hopefully wiser, I reflect on those days past where we were together at family gatherings. I pray that the love and blessings of our Lord Jesus Christ flow to your lives, and is with each one of you throughout this coming year. Happy Valentine’s Day to every one of you, as you are very special to me. God bless our families and those who have departed from us. From: Your Nephew Walter Jerry Kovar § § § § § § §

To: Larry J. Zajicek My Wonderful Husband of 44 Years, Sydney and Georgie Jurchak My Adoring Parents, Ronney and Glenda Jurchak My Brother and Sister-in-Law, Lee Ann and Brian Lawrence My Niece and Nephew, Lesley and Heather Sommer My Nephew and Wife, and Betty and Lyndon Sommer My Brother-in-Law and Sister-in-Law Sending my love and best wishes for Valentine’s Day. From: Vicki Jurchak Zajicek § § § § § § §

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To: NRE When we are in the Czech Republic, I’ll say, “miluji te”; When we are in Slovakia, I’ll say, “milujem ta”; When we are in Germany, I’ll say, “ich liebe dich”; When we are in Hungary, I’ll say, “szeretlek”; When we are in Paris, I’ll say, “je te aime”; When we are in Amsterdam, I’ll say, “ik hou van jou”; And when we are in the USA, I’ll say, “I Love You”. From: br § § § § § § §

To: Nana and PaPa Sodek Happy Valentine’s Day to the best grandparents ever! Thank you for all you do! Love you much. From: Brady and Chase Alexander § § § § § § §

To: Judy Richardson All my love to my valentine, Judy! From: Gordy Richardson § § § § § § §

To: Mom, Dad, and Aunt Ruth I hide my tears when I say your name, but the pain in my heart is still the same. Although I smile and seem care free, there is no one who misses you more than me. I loved you yesterday. I love you still. I always have and always will. Happy Valentine’s Day! From: Patsy § § § § § § § To: Mark You will forever be my always. XOXO From: Darlene

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To: Betty, Carol, and Susie Happy Valentine’s Day to my sisters. I love you all very much. Love from: Donna § § § § § § §

To: Patsy Koslovsky Wishing you a very Happy Valentine’s Day! You are truly a very awesome, kind, and loving friend! You make our district be the best. You rock. From: Sharla Pechal § § § § § § §

To: Granny Irene Pagel Happy Valentine’s Day to our favorite valentine. Katie penned this just for you:

There once was a dame named Irene Who on Valentine’s found quite the scene. All the candy and flowers Combined all their powers To make Irene feel like a queen! We love you with all our hearts! From: Katie, Ashleigh, and Paula § § § § § § §

To: Nathan We love you in the morning, and in the afternoon, we love you in the evening, and underneath the moon! From: Mom and Dad § § § § § § §

To: SYD Lynette Loved hanging out with you at royalty appearances, camp, and other events. Your enthusiasm is infectious and your smile brightens any room you enter. Hugs. From: The Hoggards § § § § § § §

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To: Granny and Papa Pajestka Lodge 80, Holland We love you bunches. From: Faith Clay, Kole Weir, Hayden Taylor § § § § § § §

To: Travis Ordogne Happy Valentine’s Day, Little Man! Aunt Erin loves you. From: Aunt Erin Jatzlau § § § § § § §

To: Lacy, Lindsey, Logan, Kyle, Tyler, Hunter, Joshawa, Tabor, Maylee, and Millison Happy Valentine’s Day to all our favorite cousins! We love you all. From: Dillon and Macy § § § § § § §

To: Popo and Momo Louis and Ruth Kohutek Happy Valentine’s Day! We love you! From: Ryan, Tiffany, Jared, Travis, Russ, and Korey § § § § § § §

To: Carol and Donnie Havemann Roses are red, violets are blue, We are the luckiest grandkids, You ever knew. We love you so much, Grandma and Grandpa! Hugs and kisses. From: Landon, Katelyn, Carly, Dylan, and Nathan § § § § § § §

To: Lloyd and Bettie House You prove on a daily basis that all is possible with the love and support of others. Every success I have enjoyed is the result of your teachings, encouragement, and assistance. Thanks for always having my back. Eternally grateful and with all of my love . . . From: Sandra Hoggard § § § § § § § To: Aunt Georgie (Georgia Navratil) Happy Valentine’s Day! I love you very much! Love from: Karen

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To: Pauline M. Kovar My Dearest Mom You have always been a wonderful mother, and we are so thankful for the upbringing you and daddy provided. I wish you a very Happy Valentine’s Day on your landmark 101st Valentine’s Day, and I thank God for giving us your presence for each one of those years. May our Lord continue to watch over you each day. I pray that our Lord will bless you and bestow His everlasting love on you, as you have surely given us yours! We love you, Mom! You deserve bunches of red roses, hugs, and kisses each and every day. From: Your son, Walter § § § § § § §

To: Marlene and Darlene Our Sweet Twin Daughters We want you to know— today and every day— how important you are to us and how very much we love you! Happy Valentine's Day! XOXO From: Mom and Dad § § § § § § §

To: Debbie and Freddie Faye and Carroll and Scott Ashley, Eric, and Caseton Happy Valentine’s Day! Thank you for your love and support. We love you. Love from: Melanie and David § § § § § § §

To: Aunt Risa and Uncle Frank Pajestka You are the coolest aunt and uncle any kid could have! From: Faith Clay, Kole Weir, and Hayden Taylor § § § § § § §

To: Grandpa and Grandma Meier I love you to be my valentine. Happy Valentine’s Day! From: Brandon and Katie § § § § § § §

To: Chris, Justin, Jeremy, Matt, Katie, Bekah, Cade, and Cara Which one of my grandkids will be my valentine? I love each and every one of you. So proud to be your Opa. Happy Valentine’s Day. From: Opa Kahanek § § § § § § §

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To: Heath Will you be my valentine? Hehehe. Muah! Love and Hugs. From: Donica § § § § § § §

To: Madison, Carson, and Colton Happy Valentine’s Day! Love you to the moon and back. You are our pride and joy and will always have a place in Mimi and Papa’s heart. From: Mimi and Papa Brezina § § § § § § §

To: Lane, Sammy, and Amanda (My 3-Ring Circus) You are the lights of my life and my greatest accomplishments. You are growing into amazing young adults and I cherish the love, laughs, hugs, and kisses we have shared. Love forever and always. From: Mom § § § § § § §

To: Mom and Dad Happy Valentine’s Day to a very loving and special couple. We think the world of you both. We love you. Love from: Melanie and David § § § § § § § To: Florian Skubal There is no blessing quite so dear . . . as a Mom like you to love year after year. Happy Valentine’s Day! From: Melinda

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To: Doris Ledbetter Nanaw You mean the world to us, and we love you so very much! God bless you and Happy Valentine’s Day! Love and hugs from: Ethan and Donica § § § § § § §

To: Donnie Happy Valentine’s Day to you. Love you. From: Betty § § § § § § §

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To: Kay, Tom, Katie, and Tommy Weeks Happy Valentine’s Day to my wonderful family! I love y’all so much and am so thankful for the love and support that you have given me. Love you guys to the moon and back! :) From: Gena (the favorite daughter) § § § § § § §

To: Cristy, Amber, and Lynette Friends bring sunlight to your life. They warm your life with their presence. Whether they are far away or close by your side, A friend is a gift that brings happiness and a treasure that you cannot buy. Thank you for your friendship. From: Patsy § § § § § § §

To: Dillon and Macy Narro Happy Valentine’s Day to the best two kids. Keep up the good work in all you do. You make us more proud each day. We love you so much! From: Mom and Dad § § § § § § §

To: Assistant DYC/ Youth Leader Regina Thank you for all of your hard work planning our meetings, outings, events, and camp. You keep our activities fun and encourage everyone to participate. Happy Valentine’s Day. From: Sam and Amanda Hoggard § § § § § § §

To: Mary Wunderlich Just some caring words of thought to let you know that you will always be loved and will always be appreciated for all of your love and all that you have ever done. Nothing or no one will ever take away our love and admiration that we all have for you. May Our Great Lord and Savior Jesus Christ continue to bless you today, tomorrow and always. Happy Valentine’s Day. We love you. From: Kenneth and Family § § § § § § §

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To: Timmy Reed Happy Valentine’s Day to my husband, my sweetheart, my best friend, and the love of my life. You are the yin to my yang. I am so glad God gave me you. I love you 15! From: Lisa Klander Reed

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To: Bessie Petr Mom, you will never know how many times just the sound of your voice has helped me get through a bad day. Or how oﬅen I’ll remember some little piece of wisdom you gave me even though it may have seemed like I wasn’t listening. You will never know how much it means to me to share my thoughts and feelings with the one person who probably knows me better than anyone and who is such a wonderful friend. I love you very much, and I want to wish you a Happy Valentine’s Day. But I know one thing that makes all the diﬀerence in my life is that you are here sharing this with me. Happy Valentine’s Day, Mom Love from: Lynda Novak

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To: Lynette and Tammy Thank you for being such awesome co-workers! Y’all are so much fun. I always have a great time with both of you. We have shared many, many laughs and for that, I am so thankful! I love you both! From: Gena § § § § § § §

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To: Leon and Vallie You both are special in every way, Encouraging us more and more each passing day. You both are the reason why we are so strong, with you two at the helm not a thing could go wrong. You’ve both helped us through many trials and tribulations, You’ve made things better in every situation. Thank you both for always being there, and showing us that you truly care. Words could never explain how we feel about you, but we hope you know that we truly love you two. From: Elaine and Theresa

To: Ethan My silly, little man. I thank the Lord every day for giving me you. I am so proud of you, Kiddo! Happy Valentine’s Day! I love you Inﬁnity! Love from: Momma

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To: Oma Happy Valentine’s Day! We love you. From: Addison and Sydney

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To: Mira Engelke Happy Valentine’s Day! We love you, our precious great-granddaughter. From: Paw Paw and Granny § § § § § § §

To: Gladys Havemann Happy Valentine’s Day to the best Meme in the whole world. We love you to the moon and back. You are one of a kind. Love from: Your Grandkids and Great-Grandkids § § § § § § §

To: Granny Mikeska Happy Valentine’s Day! We love you! From: Madison, Carson, Colton, Hannah, and Hunter § § § § § § §

To: Albert W. Kahanek, Jr Happy Valentine’s Day to the best daddy in the world! This daughter loves you super duper much. From: Lisa § § § § § § §

To: Jesse and Linda Happy Valentine’s Day to two very special people! From: Albert and Patsy § § § § § § §

To: Jered Polly Our Grandson We are very proud of you, and we love you so much! Wishing you a very sweet day! XOXO From: Mamaw and Papaw Migl § § § § § § §

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To: Jacqueline Malota I continue to be the proudest father in the world. You have branched out and are doing so well in your first year at SFA. My fatherly love for you continues to grow and my continued appreciation to you for being such a great daughter is ever present. May God bless you and take care of you now and always. Live life to its fullest. Be safe, have fun, and know that I am always with you. Happy Valentine’s Day, Booger Bear. From: Kenneth Malota § § § § § § §

To: Avery and Alyssa Moyle My Two Special Girls I love each one of you with all of my heart. I am so proud of both of you and your accomplishments. Love from: Mom § § § § § § §

To: Dillon Narro Happy Valentine’s Day to my favorite grandson. You make me so happy and proud to be your Gamma. I love you so much. From: Gamma § § § § § § § To: Glenn Happy Valentine’s Day. I love you. From: Cynthia

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To: John and Grace Franklin Two Sweet Little Grandchildren You make us laugh and you bring joy to our lives! Life definitely got more fun when you two were born! You complete our family! We love you . . . and hope you get lots of candy for Valentine’s Day. Love from: Mamo and Papa § § § § § § §

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To: Larry and Karen Zabcik Popo and Miss Karen We love you both more than you will ever know. God bless you both! With lots of love and many hugs, Happy Valentine’s Day! Love you much. From: Don Don and Ethan § § § § § § § To: Mia Huckman Happy Valentine’s Day. We love you a lot. You are special to us. From: Busa and Charlie

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To: David and Emily Kayla and Anthony Rhianna, Jonathan, And Philip Kasey, Cory,and Madison Justin, Zachary, Emma Karley and Alyssa Kaitlyn, and Kelsey, Christy, and Joey Valentine’s Day greetings! Love from: Granny § § § § § § §

To: Brandon and Hailey Thank you for being my grandchildren. Love you both! From: Grumpa § § § § § § §

To: Carol, Susie, and Donna My Sisters Happy Valentine’s Day to three of the best sisters in the world. I love each of you so much. Proud to be your old sister. Love from: Betty § § § § § § §

To: Colton Such a fine and grown up young man. Good luck for an outstanding baseball season. Hugs and Happy Valentine’s Day! From: Nana and Popo § § § § § § § To: Mamaw and Papaw Roses are red, Violets are blue. Solar energy is good, Taco Bell is too. Love from: Nathan

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To: Cherri Petr, Leslie Sims and Meribeth Banaschik What’s the best part of Valentine’s Day? It’s a day set aside for some very special things! It’s a day reserved for hearts and love and happy happenings! So of course, it’s no coincidence your birthday comes today. For you are so special and it was bound to happen just that way. Hope all three of you enjoy your special birthday on Valentine’s Day. Happy Valentine Birthday! Love from: Lynda Novak § § § § § § §

To: Bruce Happy Valentine’s Day to my husband and best friend. I love you so very much. Thank you for all you do. Love from: Donna § § § § § § §

To: District Two Youth Leaders and Assistants Just had to send my special friends a wish for love and laughter. You are the best! From: Patsy K. § § § § § § §

To: Granny Gladys Hejl Happy Valentine’s Day, Granny! You are so special to us. We love you! From: Ralph, Holly, Dillon, and Macy § § § § § § §

To: Beverly S. Kovar My Wife of 46 Years Another year has passed and another rose added, moving us almost to four dozen. This year has had its joys, sadness, and rough spots, and it has been those ups and downs which continue to test our true and unconditional love as we journey through married life. May the Lord perfect our love and kindness to each other through Jesus Christ. Our anniversary, July 26, 1968, will always be a red roses day to me. Know that you are a very talented wife that I appreciate bunches with all my love, hugs, and kisses— Happy Valentine’s Day! From: Your Husband, Walt § § § § § § §

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To: Margaret and Leroy Migl The best parents anyone could ever wish for! Three words seem too few to express the love we have for you! Thank you for always being there. Happy Valentine’s Day! We love you! From: Marlene and Darlene § § § § § § §

To: Melanie and David When I count my blessings, I count you twice. Happy Valentine’s Day! From: Patsy § § § § § § §

To: Carlos and Christy Sean and Melissa Cheryl and Adrin Chris and Tracey Len and Cindy Charles and Liann Valentine’s Day greetings to all! Love from: Grandma § § § § § § §

To: Grandma and Grandpa House Hugs and kisses to the best grandparents ever. You have loved and nurtured us as we grew up. We will always cherish the family feasts, stock tank fishing excursions, and, of course, the homemade cookies! Thanks for being our loudest cheerleaders at all of our events. Love always from: Lane, Sam, and Amanda § § § § § § §

To: Rosie Malota Hi, Mama. I just want to wish you a great and happy Valentine’s Day and let you know how much I love you. God bless you always. From: Kenneth Malota and Family § § § § § § §

To: Dad and Mom Louis and Ruth Kohutek Happy Valentine’s Day! We love you! From: Karen and Mike § § § § § § §

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To: Djuana With the previous year finally behind us, I now look forward to a greater future with you. I love you with all of my heart and wish us nothing but the happiest of times and the best ever lives. Happy Valentine’s Day! My love from: Kenneth § § § § § § §

To: Brian Happy Valentine’s Day! All my love from: Sherry § § § § § § §

To: EJ Pechal I hope you have a wonderful Valentine’s Day. I love you dearly. You are my true valentine! From: Sharla § § § § § § §

To: Alvin Franta Happy Valentine’s Day! Our hearts are overflowing with love and gratitude to you. Thank you for being such a wonderful dad, grandpa, and great-grandpa. We love you! Love and kisses. From: Your Family § § § § § § §

To: Gladys Hejl Happy Valentine’s Day, Momma. I love you very much. Love from: Donna § § § § § § §

To: Braden Petr Luke Banaschik Trent Cromer My Great-Grandsons I love everything about you. I love how you think, laugh, act, and look at the world. I really love who you are the most. I love you guys and miss you very much! Happy Valentine’s Day. Love from: Nanny Petr § § § § § § §

To: Jim McDougall My Valentine God truly blessed me with you! From: Monica § § § § § § §

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To: Paulette Ann and Patricia Geraldine (deceased) My Sisters Paulette and Patricia— Roses are very red, violets are very blue; we had a wonderful life together as children with loving parents who truly cared for us. Time has passed, and I am thankful for the many loving gestures each of you gave to me, even when I was a “boy.” May our Lord above grant blessings to you, Paulette, on this special day. Love you both. From: Your Bro, Walt Kovar

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To: Marlene When we find pictures from when we were younger and can’t tell who is who. Twin problems. Love you! <3 From: Darlene § § § § § § §

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To: Meribeth and Ben Banaschik J. J. and Denee Novak Christopher Novak Jamie Lyn Novak We’ve shared a lot of memories some laughter and a few tears. We are a caring, loving family that has grown throughout the years. Grown with understanding warmth, with love and guidance, too. So this comes with pride in sharing family ties with children like you. I want to wish each and every one of my precious children a Happy Valentines’ Day with many hugs and kisses being sent to you. I love you all, and you make me proud! Love from: Mom

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To: Mom and Dadu Majek! Happy Valentine's Day! We love you! From: Carlos, Christy, David, and Emily

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To: Cristy Girod Hope you have a Happy Valentine’s Day! Hope this will bring you some cheer to make up some for lacking in the secret sister activity. From: Secret Sister To: Lodge 17, New Tabor Youth Club Happy Valentine’s Day to the best youth club! From: Mabrey, Holly, and Susan To: Rileigh My Beautiful Duchess Happy Valentine’s Day to the special sweetheart that makes me smile. I love every second I spend with you. XOXO From: Amanda Hoggard § § § § § § §

To: Travis Ordogne A grandchild is a blessing, a gift from heaven above; a precious little angel to cherish and to love; a wee bit of heaven drifted down from above; a handful of happiness a heartful of love. Love from: Grandma and Grandaddy Jatzlau § § § § § § §

To: Aunt Adeline Kohutek Happy Valentine’s Day! I love you very much! Love from: Karen § § § § § § §

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To: Kasen Carroll Wishing our little handsome man a very Happy Valentine’s Day! You make us so proud to be your parents! You’re such a kind, sweet-hearted little boy! From: Mom and Pops § § § § § § §

To: David Nauert Happy Valentine’s Day to our wonderful brother-in-law whom we dearly adore and send our thanks for taking such great care of our sister Melanie over the past two months after the car accident. You are so special, and we appreciate you immensely. From: Faye and Debbie § § § § § § §

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To: Weston and Wyatt Maw-maw and PawPaw Beasley enjoy coming to see you and have fun. You make our world a brighter and shining star and our world a happier place to be. May all your Valentine Days be happy and ﬁlled with love, as you ﬁll our hearts with your love! From: Maw-maw and PawPaw Jerry and Lillian Beasley

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Happy Valentine’s Day! We love you!

From: Your “Killer Bee’s” Brent and Braden

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To: Don and Mom Happy Valentine’s Day to a very special couple who means a lot to us. We love you. Love from: David and Melanie

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To: Sutton, Brody, Olivia, Grace, Bella, Tracy, and Colt Schwertner and Morgann, Tanner, Hunter, and Cotton Wood

Happy Valentine’s Day, Cousins! We love you! From: Luke and Liam

To: Zoe Petr You are a little sweetie And a perfect valentine, You’re funny and adorable and smart. You have the cutest laughter, you smile the sweetest smiles! And when you hug my neck, you melt my heart. Happy Valentine’s Day! Love from: Proteta Aunt Lynda Novak §§§§§§§

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To: Jim Novak My Husband I’m glad you are by my side. When I think of all we have been through, the fun times and the not so fun. When I think of all the dreams we have chased, and have and have not caught. When I think of all the ways that we have been blessed. I know one thing that makes all the diﬀerence is that we do it all together — you and I. Happy Valentine’s Day. Love from: Lynda Novak

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In Memory § of My Wife Helen Muyres

As you were breathing hard to live, I sat praying you would survive. I kissed your nose and touched your toes and said good night not knowing you would be gone at daybreak! Five years have passed . . . still my valentine. From: Johnny Muyres

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To: Braden Petr Thinking of you on this special day Sending hugs and kisses your way to wish you a Happy Valentine’s Day. Love from: Proteta Aunt Lynda Novak §§§§§§§

§ § § § § § § § To: Judy, and Toni and Walter Mother, and Mom and Papaw Y’all hold a very special place in my heart. Love y’all! I sure do miss Papaw and think about him a lot. Love from: Wayne

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To: Mom Martha Zavodny Thanks for all of your love and guidance. Happy Valentine’s Day! We love you! Love from: Faye, Debbie, and Melanie § § § § § § § § §

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To: Paige, Griﬃn, and Brooks Buri Happy Valentine’s Day Our Sweet, Sweet Little Darlings— Precious Princess Paige, Candy Man Griﬃn and our Cuddly Little Brooks Buri. We love you very much. From: NaNa and Pam Paw Buri § § § § § § § §

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To: Mira Our Fantastic Granddaughter and her friend Dean. We love you bunches! From: Maw Maw and Pi

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To: Lucas Cernosek Happy Valentine’s Day to Mam-Maw’s little sweetheart. I love you and are so glad that you are in my life. You brighten my world. Love from: Mam-Maw

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To: Molly and Lainey Novak You are all that is delightful, Your laughter and love. You are everything special and good. You have brought the whole family a world full of joy with your sun shiny smile, each and every time we visit. We wish you a very Happy Valentine’s Day! Love from: MamMaw and PapPaw Novak § § § § § § § §

§ § § § § § § § § To: Luke Banaschik How much do you think we love you? . . . We adore you . . . We know your great . . . We love your laughter . . . We love our FaceTime together . . . We love all your little stories you express to us.. . . are you guessing? Keep guessing. . . no. . . guess again! You still have not ﬁgured it out yet? . . . It’s This Much! Hope you are enjoying your day with your mom on her Valentine birthday! Happy Valentine’s Day. Love from: MamMaw and PapPaw Novak

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To: Abby Tardy Granddaughters are meant to be loved . . . especially when they’re as sweet as you! Happy Valentine’s Day. From: Busa and Charlie § § § § § § §

To: Debbie Veselka Happy Valentine’s Day to my sweet and special twin and “best friend” whom I adore more and more with each passing year. Love you bunches! From: Faye Hudson § § § § § § §

To: Gladys Hejl Happy Valentine’s Day, Momma. Love you. From: Betty § § § § § § §

To: Jered Our Amazing Nephew who is so funny and so smart! We love you with all of our hearts! Hope your Valentine’s Day is full of fun! XOXOXO From: Aunt Marlene and Uncle Steve § § § § § § §

To: Brandon and Katie Happy Valentine’s Day to two great grandkids. Keep doing good in school and play. Love you. From: Grandma and Grandpa § § § § § § §

To: Lucille Bruggman For someone special on Valentine’s Day. You need to know that you’re special in every way possible on this day. Happy Valentine’s Day. Love you like a mother. From: Cindy Marek § § § § § § §

To: Marley, Scarlet, and Lil’ Craig Schollenberger Happy Valentine’s Day! Mom and Grandma love you very much. You are the light of my life, and you fill my heart with love and joy. With love from: Your Mom and Grandma § § § § § § §

To: Annie Sefcik McNair My First and Forever Valentine Happy Valentine’s Day, Mother! I love you with all my heart always. From: Your Daughter JoAnn McNair Lindsey § § § § § § §

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To: Wilbert Cernosek My Sweet Husband HVD - To the sweetest man I know. I love and appreciate you more than you know. I hope we share many more Valentine’s Days together. Love from: Susan To: David I am so blessed and thankful to have the beautiful gift of spending another Valentine’s Day with you. Your love and support for me over the past several weeks have been impeccable. I love you. Love from: Melanie § § § § § § §

To: Estelle Hurtik aka Mom, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother Sending you all our hearts full of love, thanks, and appreciation for being the mom you are. You are always full of wisdom, love, laughter, and compassion. Thank you, Mom. Have a great day! We love you. From: Elizabeth, Joe, Jr., Paul, Claudette, Steve, and all your Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren § § § § § § §

To: Melanie Happy Valentine’s Day to our beautiful and sweet sister whom we love dearly. You have shown us despite what life throws at you, you have kept a strong faith, a positive attitude, and a bright outlook on life. Sending wishes for a very special Valentine’s Day with David. From: Faye and Debbie § § § § § § §

To: Aunt Jerelene Lenart Roses are red and also pink; Please be my valentine or I will raise a stink. I love you! From: Vicki § § § § § § §

To: Mama and Daddy Happy Valentine’s Day to two wonderful parents. Love from: Cynthia § § § § § § §

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To: My Family Happy Valentine’s Day to my hubby Raymond, sons Brad and Travis, daughter-in-law Joette, and grandkids Jayca, Donovan, and Shelby. Love ya bunches! From: Debbie Krpec

To: District Two Youth Anyone can catch your eye, but it takes someone special, like each of you, to catch your heart. That is what each of you have done. Happy Valentine’s Day to each of you! From: Patsy Koslovsky District Two Youth Counselor

To: Lodge 30, Taiton Adult Officers We are an awesome bunch, aren’t we? We all work so well together and support each other. Happy Valentine’s Day to Yvonne, Lisa, Wanda, Kirby, Marjorie, Tommy, and Karen. From: Debbie Krpec

To: Melanie I am so sorry you were in an accident. I enjoy the Vestnik and reading your articles. I am 87 years old. Love from: Evelyn Dornak

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To: Haley, Aubri, and Landon You are so special to us. We love you very much! From: Granny and PoPo Chudej § § § § § § § To: Mamaw and Papaw Roses are red. Pizza tastes good. Poems are hard. Want some pizza? Love from: Jered

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To: Melanie We’ll always be the ones who look at you, And see you in a fond and loving light; We’ll always know that you’re the one for us. Because when we’re together, life is right. You’ll always be our love, our hero, too, The person we count on constantly. You satisfy us like no other could; We’re ecstatic that it’s you who makes us “us.” We will always be thankful for the day we met; We love you, and we are happy you are ours. We will always feel this joy, this bliss, this peace, If you’ll be our love forever, Valentine. Love from: Liberty, Miley, Richard, Buttercup, Fetti, Glammy, Sunflower, Tangee, Rosie, Macy, Mitty, and Molly § § § § § § §

To: Jered We loved you yesterday, We love you still, We always have, We always will. From: Mom and Dad § § § § § § §

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To: Celestine and Rudy Darilek Do you believe in love at first sight? I do because I have witnessed it, and they have lived it. Happy Valentine’s Day for 72 years, Mom and Dad! Love to you! From: JoAnn Dunlavy Your Daughter § § § § § § § To: Mimi and Papa I love you so much! From: Tamryn Stock

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To: Lucille Trcka and Anton Pokorny of Lodge 29, Taylor Happy Valentine’s Day to the best Mom and Pops, Grandparents, and Great-Grandparents in the world. We love you to the moon and back! From: Your Family § § § § § § §

To: Maggy Happy Valentine’s Day to my wife. It has been an amazing 10 years together, and I look forward to many more to come. From: Clifton Coufal § § § § § § §

To: Kaitlyn and Collin Thank you for being my grandchildren. Love you both! From: Grumpa § § § § § § §

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To: Mimi and Papa Brezina Happy Valentine’s Day to the world’s greatest Mimi and Papa! We hope it’s the best Valentine’s Day ever. We love you! From: Madison, Carson, Colton, Hannah, and Hunter § § § § § § §

To: Emma We love you more than cupcakes and chocolate. Big hugs and Happy Valentine’s Day! From: Nana and Popo § § § § § § §

To: Nathan Our Super Cool Nephew We are so proud of you, and we love you so much! Hope your Valentine’s Day is totally awesome—just like you! From: Aunt Marlene and Uncle Steve § § § § § § §

To: Lacy, Lindsey, and Logan Happy Valentine’s Day to our three children. We love you all so very much and are so proud of you all. Love from: Mom and Dad § § § § § § §

To: Charlie B The love we share is something special. It’s filled with the laughter of friendship, the warmth of understanding, the tenderness of caring. Our love is such an important part of my life and so are you. From: Barbara B § § § § § § §

To: Debbie and Freddie Faye and Carroll Melanie and David Ashley, Eric and Caseton and Scott Happy Valentine’s Day! We love you all. Love from: Mom and Dad Mimi and Papa § § § § § § §

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To: Alex Tardy Because you are a sweetheart who’s “purr-fect” all through. Happy Valentine’s Day! From: Busa and Charlie § § § § § § §

To: Aunt Kerri and Uncle Barry You’re sweeter than candy. Happy Valentine’s Day! From: Brandon and Katie § § § § § § §

To: Adeline Kohutek – also known as Nannie You are the best Nannie! Thank you for so many fun memories! Happy Valentine’s Day. We love you! From: Diane and Mark, Kresta, John, John, Grace, Sara, and Micah § § § § § § §

To: Maynard and Nancy Schwertner We love you, Grandpa and Nanny, and wish you many, many more Valentine’s Days. Thank you for everything you do for us and for our mom and dad. We love coming to your house, eating your candy, and playing games with you. Love from: Morgann, Tanner, Hunter, and Cotton Wood § § § § § § §

To: Lillian Zycha Happy Valentine’s Day! Love from: Mike and Kim § § § § § § §

To: Aunt Marlene and Uncle Steve: From the bottom of our hearts to the tips of our toes, we love you! Love from: Nathan and Jered § § § § § § §

To: Aunt Mindy Happy Valentine’s Day to our aunt. We love you! From: Dillon and Macy § § § § § § §

To: Alexia, Braden, and Chandler Granny and Papa Sebesta Love you very much. Happy Valentine’s Day. All from Lodge 17, New Tabor. From: Granny and Papa Sebesta § § § § § § §

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To: Norma Reyna No matter what happens, that I’m always late, such as ur b-day, Christmas, Valentines, and Easter, you always have the heart 2 forgive me. You are special 2 me and are my best friend. I will always love u now and 4 life. From: Martin Norberto Almaraz § § § § § § §

To: Sharon and Walmar Hohmann We send you our best wishes for a Happy and Blessed Valentine’s Day! Love from: Cindy, Roy, Drake, and Layten § § § § § § §

To: Macy Narro Happy Valentine’s Day to my favorite granddaughter. You also make me so happy and proud to be your Gamma. I love you so much. From: Gamma § § § § § § §

To: Michael Ofczarzak and Brandon Powell You are the loves of my life. I love both with all of my heart! Love from: Mom Mendi Ofczarzak § § § § § § §

To: Heather, Corbin, Gavin, and Bentley Happy Valentine’s Day! We love you! From: Mom and Dad § § § § § § §

To: John Vrla Happy Valentine’s Day! Love ya, Daddy John. We didn’t want you to think we forgot you. Love from: the Behrends Carmen, Willie, Jonathan § § § § § § §

To: Melanie and David Roses are red, violets are blue, No one can thank you enough for all that you do! Wishing a very Happy Valentine’s Day to two very special people! From: Margaret and Leroy Migl § § § § § § §

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To: Leon John Smith “Sonny” Even though you’re 10 years in heaven, you will always be my Valentine “oceans”. From: Your Betty Jean § § § § § § §

To: John, Diana, Justin, Misha, and Mira Happy Valentine’s Day! We love you and always look forward to getting together. From: Mom and Dad Grandparents § § § § § § §

To: Kyndall Carroll Hope you have a very Happy Valentine’s Day! You are such a beautiful, funny, charming, young lady. We love you with all our hearts! We are so proud of the young lady you have become. From: Mom and Pops § § § § § § §

To: Auntie Evelyn, Aunt Henrietta, Aunt Grace, Aunt Vallie, Aunt Toni and Uncle Leon Happy Valentine’s Day to our wonderful family members! We love you. Love from: Melanie and David § § § § § § §

To: Mindy and Michael Happy Valentine’s Day to my daughter and son-in-law. Love you both so very much. From: Mom § § § § § § §

To: Linda Another year has passed, and I love you even more. From: Jesse § § § § § § §

To: Lynette Talasek Happy Valentine’s Day, Sweet Lady! Thank you for being such a fantastic State Youth Director! You truly bring a lot of fun, cheer, and happiness to each and every kid and to the leaders. From: Sharla Pechal § § § § § § § §

To: BR My Valentine Sweetheart With lots of hugs and kisses. Happy Valentine’s Day! From: NRE § § § § § § §

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In Memory § of My Husband George L. Moreno

Gone, but not forgotten.

You are always in our hearts. I love you shore.

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To: Trent Cromer Lots of hugs and lots of love for a special little boy on Valentine’s Day. Love from: Proteta Aunt Lynda Novak

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To: Maynard and Nancy Schwertner Happy Valentine’s Day, Grandpa and Nanny! We love you! From: Luke and Liam

To: Cherri Petr Happy 60th Valentine Birthday! Love ya tons. From: Lynda Novak

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To: Melanie and David Nauert “Special” is the word that best describes you two! “Special” describes you who act from the heart and keep in mind the hearts of others. “Special” is someone who is admired and precious that can never be replaced. But God will take care of you and never leave you. He is there to cast sunlight into all of your darkened shadows, to send encouragement through the love of friends and family, and to replace your weariness with new hope. You two are two of the strongest people I know. You are strong facing the daily trials of life, sometimes with a tear, but always with your head held high as the new day dawns. “Special?” Yes - this is the best word that describes you both as we continue to pray and think of you as you quickly recover from your injuries. I think this year, Valentine’s Day has a diﬀerent meaning. Enjoy each other and just remember so many people love you very much! Happy Valentine’s Day! Love from: Lynda Novak and Bessie Petr

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To: Lloyd, Richard, Sandra, Eric, Katie, Tiffany, Lane, Sammy, Amanda and Luke Happy Valentine’s Day wishes and love to my wonderful family. XOXO From: Bettie § § § § § § §

To: Daddy I’m sending you this special valentine because I love you so much! You’re the best! From: Your Buddy (Colton) § § § § § § §

To: Ralph Thanks for being a great husband and father to our two great kids. I love you so much. Happy Valentine’s Day! From: Holly § § § § § § §

To: Lodge 47, Seaton Leaders Joyce Kraatz and Amber Bartek Hope you both have a fabulous Valentine’s Day! I thank you both for all you do with our wonderful kids in the youth club! We make a great team. From: Sharla Pechal § § § § § § § § To: Melissa Happy Valentine’s Day! We appreciate you. From: Martha and Milton § § § § § § §

To: Jo Jo Heselmeyer Happy Valentine’s Day! I love you very much! From: Ronnie Heselmeyer § § § § § § §

To: Michael Huckman Have a great Valentine’s Day. You are so special to us. We love you. From: Busa and Charlie § § § § § § §

To: Holly and Ralph Happy Valentine’s Day to my daughter and son-in-law. Love both of you so very much. From: Mom § § § § § § §

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To: Martha My valentine for 60-plus years. Thank you for all these great years. Happy Valentine’s Day! Love from: Milton § § § § § § § §

To: Maggie Vrla We love, love you! Thank you for all your help with Willie and me during his surgery and all the times you been there for us. Love always from: Willie and Carmen Behrend § § § § § § §

To: Nathan Polly Our Grandson Happy Valentine’s Day! You bring so much love, joy, and fun into our lives. We love you so much! From: Mamaw and Papaw Migl § § § § § § §

To: Kenneth, Michael and Lindsey My Three Wonderful Kids I wish you all good health and wealth. Wish the same for Misty and Edward and the grandkids, Xavier, Ciara, Caleb, Madsyn, Alexandria, Alexis, Kember, Kadnce, and Karter. Love from: Mema Johnson § § § § § § §

To: Zoe Petr Molly Novak, and Lainey Novak My Great-Granddaughters Candy is sweet, but you’re sweeter. Sunshine is bright, but you’re brighter. Flowers are pretty, but you are prettier. Nothing can compare to having a great-granddaughter like you! I love all three of you very much! Happy Valentine’s Day! Love from: Nanny Petr § § § § § § §

To: Kim Happy Valentine’s Day, My Love. Love always from: Vince § § § § § § §

To: Willie Behrend I love you. You are my special Sugar Bear. I love you always. I have the best Valentine’s Day ever! Happy Valentine’s Day! From: Carmen Behrend § § § § § § §

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To: Grandma Majek You are so special to us! Happy Valentine’s Day! We love you! From: Carlos, Christy, David, and Emily

To: Dorothy Rothermel A valentine for my wife with love that just keeps growing. I love you. Happy Valentine’s Day. From: Jim

To: Jeanette Beseda You are my favorite cousin. Will you be my valentine? I love you! From: Vicki

To: Genevieve Pekar Happy Valentine’s Day to Genevieve and her family and to my brothers and sisters and their spouses. From: Lillie Pullin

To: Darlene You are the sprinkles to my cupcake, The flip to my flop, the best to my friend! You are my twin sister, and I love you bunches! Happy Valentine’s Day! XOXOXO From: Marlene

To: Papa and Mimi Happy Valentine’s Day! Love you! From: Ty Stock

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To: Melanie Everyday with you is Valentine’s Day, My Love. Everyday is filled with romance, with love, with sharing and caring. Everyday I am reminded how blessed I am to have you as my wife, my sweetheart, my friend, my companion. No valentine card, no words at all could express how much I love you, how ecstatic I feel to know that you are mine, My Valentine Everyday, I’ll try to show you that every day I love you more. Love you always from: David § § § § § § §

To: Lodge 17, New Tabor Youth Club Happy Valentine’s Day to all of you. I had so much fun making valentines with y’all at the meeting. You are such a good bunch of young people. Keep up the good work. Love y’all! From: Betty Suehs § § § § § § §

To: Louie and Dorothy Veselka Happy Valentine’s Day to two great parents and grand and great-parents! Love from: Mira, Diana, John, Justin and Misha § § § § § § § §

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To: Richard Brewer I want to wish you a wonderful and Happy Valentine’s Day. Thank you for being you, and I love you bunches. From: Janie Your Loving Wife § § § § § § § §

To: Tessa Ready! You are our special valentine, Granddaughter. We love you! From: Nana and Popo § § § § § § § §

To: Melanie Zavodny Happy Valentine’s Day to the sweetest, most kind-hearted, amazingly talented person. Hope you’re healing well. We are looking forward to having you back soon. From: Sharla, EJ, Kyndall, and Kasen § § § § § § § §

To: DYC Wendy Thanks for your years of service to the youth, your friendship, and the fun we have had at camp and outings. Hugs to you. From: The Hoggards § § § § § § § § To: Delores Macha Happy Valentine’s Day! We love you so very much! God bless you! You are the best “Giggy” in the whole wide world Love from: Lindsay and Sarah Norman

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SPJST Youth

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

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

Email: melaniez@vvm.com

Questions? Call (800) 727-7578

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 valentine skating party this Saturday

Dear District Two Youth Members, It is time for youth and friends to get together for our first activity of 2015. The Annual District Two Skating Party will be held on the evening of Valentine’s Day—this Saturday, February 14 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Wheels Family Skating Center. It is located in Temple at 814 North 31st Street. A theme has been added to this activity—“Date Night.” We are hoping each of you will bring a friend as your date and also invite them to become a member of your youth club. If your friend joins, your name will be put into a drawing for a prize. Your friend will have until March 25 to join the youth club for you to be eligible for the drawing. Parents, this is a special night for you also. Drop your youth off at 5:30 p.m., pick them up at 7:30 p.m., and enjoy a couple of hours with your sweetie, whether it’s going out to eat or just having some quiet time. No worry about getting them fed for the night . . . pizza and drinks will be served to all attending. Of course, we will have door prizes and our famous dollar bill when the youth leave. We are looking forward to this traditional event. It is normally the best attended social, so let’s keep the tradition going. It has been quite some time since we have all been together. Let’s hope the weather will be good with no prediction for ice, as we had to cancel our last activity. By the way, with the busy schedules fast ap-

proaching, the lock-in has been rescheduled for November 13. (We plan ahead!) Have a great 2015, and stay dry and warm. We look forward to seeing you on Valentine’s Day! Patsy, Cristy and Amber Patsy Koslovsky District Two Youth Counselor Cristy Girod, Assistant DYC Amber Bartek, Assistant DYC and Assistants —SPJST—

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District Three Youth Development Workshop March 27 to 28

The District Three Youth Development Workshop is currently scheduled for Friday, March 27 and Saturday, March 28, 2015 at Lodge 25, Ennis. Kay Gerlich Weeks District Three Youth Counselor —SPJST—

Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club welcomes new member

Dear Věstník Readers, We had the last youth club monthly meeting on February 1, 2015, at 1 p.m. with 33 members present which included new member Walter Seward. We had five visitors - Macey Cummings, Kiersten Voss, Maddie and Alex Garza, and Braxton McBride. Please come back to visit any time and welcome, Walter. The meeting was called to order by President Julia Zavodny. Kyndall Carroll led us all in the Pledge of Allegiance and SPJST youth club motto.

Old Business I took the check from District Two

Lodge 17, New Tabor Youth: Jingle Bell Fun Run

During December, Lodge 17, New Tabor youth Weston Beasley ran a Jingle Bell Fun Run in College Station, Texas. His brother Wyatt cheered him on and was his biggest supporter. Weston ran the fun run with his Paw Paw Steve Hodges and his cousin Whitney Hodges. There were more than 100 entries in the fun run, and Weston placed fourth overall. Weston did a fantastic job for his first fun run, and Wyatt was so very proud of him.

Director Jesse Pospisil to Churches Touching Lives for Christ earlier this month. Secretary Justin Kraatz read a thank you note from CTLC and Jim Hornsby. January 18 - We had a scrapbook meeting on a beautiful Sunday afternoon outside under the pavilion. January 31 - The 2015 SPJST Awards Banquet was held at the Frank Mayborn Convention Center. Our youth club received two checks - one for $200 for being top youth club in District Two, and we received a check for $120 for 10 youth certificates issued and two new youth club members. The tee-shirt design contest ended on January 31. Good luck to all who participated in the contest. The theme was Mardi Gras.

New Business February 14 - District Two Skating Party will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Wheels Skating Center in Temple. Come enjoy skating and pizza. Bring a friend. February 28 - Deadline for the Volunteer Service Award. March 1 is our next monthly meeting at 1 p.m. We will have election of officers. Be thinking of which office you would like to run for. March 15 will be the District Two Spring Meeting at SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor. There will be a Christmas card design contest. The rules are in the youth club handbook on page 38. Each youth will receive five points. The overall winner in the state competition will receive a $100 gift card and will be the official Christmas card for SPJST and available for purchase. March 21 will be the Youth Leaders Workshop at SPJST Home Office in Temple for all youth leaders and assistants. March 28 - District Two Youth Development Workshop at SPJST Home Office from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 29 - We will have a battle dance at Star Hall. We will need help cooking hamburgers. We need some people to volunteer. April 12 - District Two Beseda Dancers Fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Seaton Star Hall. Please watch for Patsy’s letter or email for details. We will probably have the youth club meeting on this date; time to be announced. May 1 - Beseda dancers will perform in Killeen. May 2 - SPJST Car Show at Star Hall. We will be in charge of the food for the event. We will be assigning

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times for everyone to work. This is also Join Hands Day. May 3 - Monthly meeting at 1 p.m. June 7 - Annual picnic at Star Hall. June 12 to 14 - LIT (Leaders-inTraining) Camp at Cooper Farm. Please fill out a camp application online before May 15. June 14 - Flag Day: write an essay or poem. More details are in the handbook. June 19 - District Two Swim Party at Walker Pool on North Third Street in Temple. YAD entry cards are due at

this time, fill out with instructions for hobby kits, speeches with royalty, recipes for cake entries, and bring music for talent. July 11 - District Two YAD: watch for time and location. July 17 - We will cook hamburgers on this Friday night before the cookoff. We will need help. Please volunteer. July 18 - Cookoff at Star Hall: Come out for a great time. July 19 - Mandatory chaperone/LIT pre-camp meeting: a must to attend

camp. July 23 to 26 - Districts Two/Six Camp at Cooper Farm. This year’s theme is Mardi Gras. August 1 - State YAD at the Frank Mayborn Convention Center in Temple. August 7 to 9 - Corpus Christi Getaway. We will have more details at a later date. September 13 - District Two Fall Meeting at Star Hall. This is the fun day with spinning wheels and cake walk.

September 19 - Lodge annual fundraiser: Outdoor Extravaganza at Seaton Star Hall. We will select a date for going to the Ronald McDonald House to take ring tabs, and we will probably purchase items to take to the House. Amber, Sharla, and I will have a meeting to make some plans for the youth year and will let you all know what we decide. It’s time to start donating to the 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive. If

Lodge 25, Ennis Youth Club Shares Member Activities

Dear Readers, Winter is here; the holidays have come and gone; and we’ve zoomed through January. It’s hard to believe the year is 2015. I remember when I was in first grade at St. John Catholic school how our religion teacher, Sister Anna Catherine of Sienna, talked about the far-off year of 2000. I calculated in my head that I would be an ancient age of 43! Not so ancient! Our members have been caught up in a lot of interesting events that I’ll share with our readers. The number one excitement for Ennis is that our Lions captured the 2014 Texas 5A Division II State Championship! The Dvorak, Nelson, Tignor, and Holland families all at-

tended the game at AT&T Stadium and witnessed the fifth time that our Lions had won a state championship for Ennis! Members Greg Crow played on the 1973 team; Jake Holland in 2001; and Brandon Martinek and Logan Lipscomb in 2014. Both Paige and April are cheerleaders for the current state champs. A ticker-tape parade was held January 17 which honored current and past team members. Devin has a new title now —

TOP INSET PHOTO: Paige cheers on the Lions. LEFT PHOTO: April, center, in the Lions’ ticker tape parade. CENTER PHOTO: Brandon and Amanda in Colorado. RIGHT PHOTO: Erica and Madeline scuba diving. BELOW LEFT

“Uncle Devin.” Magnolia Joan Young was born to Malerie and Dwayne in Memphis, Tennessee. Proud first time, great-grandma is our assistant youth leader, Betty Macalik. Congrats! The Drostes went skiing to Colorado for the holidays. Allis was thrilled that she didn’t break any bones; however, when she got home, she went skate boarding with Brandon and Amanda; she fell and broke her collarbone. Looks like Erica and Madeline

Clark found some warm weather and went scuba diving during Christmas break. Take me with you next time! Our first meeting of this year was held January 11. We discussed the lodge’s fundraiser which will be held February 14. Our youth will sell sandwiches that evening. Everyone was also reminded to start collecting items for our garage sale which will be held in April. Anyone reading this who has items that need to be picked up, please call me at (469) 337-2284. Our February meeting is scheduled for February 8. See you then! Fraternally yours, Rita Holland, Youth Leader —SPJST—

PHOTO: The Hollands with Me-Me and Popo at Christmas. BELOW CENTER PHOTO: Posing for the camera at our last meeting! BELOW RIGHT PHOTO: Devin, Olivia, Samuel, Lucia, and Caroline sit on Santa’s lap.

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you donate $2, you will receive two merit points, and if you give $5, you receive two merit points and a certificate. I encourage each of youth to donate. One day, you may benefit and receive a scholarship from SPJST to help with college.

Write Letters to the Vestnik! Assistant Sharla read about the Věstník projects for the year. If you miss a meeting, please send in your project from the Věstník. You receive points. Be sure to write your letters to the Věstník. Fraternally, Joyce Kraatz, Youth Leader —SPJST—

Lodge 47, Seaton youth readies for activities

We had our meeting on Sunday, February 1, 2015, and discussed going to Ronald McDonald House. We will be having the District Two Stating Party on Saturday, February 14, and the District Two Spring Meeting at Lodge 29, Taylor at Sunday, March 15. Fraternally, Justin Kraatz —SPJST—

Lodge 47, Seaton youth to attend skating party, spring meeting

Dear Readers, This weekend we had our Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club meeting, and we talked about new business. The new business was that we were having our District Two Skating party at Wheels Family Skate Center in Temple. We are also preparing for the District Two Spring Meeting which will be held in March. Sincerely, Chase Alexander —SPJST—

Lodge 47, Seaton youth discuss upcoming activities

Dear Readers, At the Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club meeting on February 1, 2015, we had a fun time talking about all of the new business that is coming up. We had multiple guests show up and even a new member.

Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje Youth Dance at January Jubilee

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Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje youth entertain at nursing homes

During school, we left class to go visit our local banks on the first day. The next day, we went to our local nursing homes. We played and sang Christmas songs for whomever was there. Some parents and families showed up also to hear us. We had a group of about 75 of us kids—all fifth

The beseda dancers fundraiser, car show, LIT camp, and District Two camp were all discussed. A reminder to all the youth—make sure to be prepared to make Christmas cards at the District Two Spring Meeting. Sincerely, Brady Alexander —SPJST—

Lodge 47, Seaton youth share activities Bowling Fun

I went to Spare Time to bowl. Kal-El Martinez •••

First Beseda Practice

I had fun at our first beseda practice of 2015. Our fundraiser will be on April 12. Kyndall Carroll

Hi! I am just writing to tell you that I danced at the January Jubilee in Friendswood. I really like to dance. Itzel Gonzalez —SPJST—

Well, in January, I went to Friendswood to dance at the Jubilee. This is the fourth year that I have gone, and I really like to see all the different groups of people dancing. Aiyana Gonzalez —SPJST—

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Ready for Baseball

I am going to start baseball again. This is going to be awesome. I am going to do good this year. I hope we win second and up. Kasen Carroll •••

graders. Mrs. Johnson, our music teacher, was very proud of us. We had a great time, and we sounded good. Guitars are easy with practice, and we have been practicing a lot. It was awesome! Kelly and Kierra Taylor —SPJST—

Fun at Spare Time

I went to Spare Time. We had fun. Seth Martinez •••

Basketball Tournament

This weekend, we had a basketball tournament for my school. We won our first game, lost our second and third. We are now 5-6 overall and 3-1 in district. Colton Regan

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I had fun at the awards banquet for SPJST on January 31 at Frank Mayborn Convention Center. Dannikka Bartek •••

Khloe has puppies

My little dog Khloe had puppies. She had five puppies. Two of her puppies died because they weren’t eating. Kimora Davis —SPJST—

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Lodge 48 Beyersville Youth Club sets Feb. 14 valentine social

Lodge 48, Beyersville Youth Club is hosting a free youth valentine social and dance from 6 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, February 14, 2015. It is open to the public for ages five to 18. Parents are required to stay with their children ages five to 12 years. Parents may drop off their children ages 13 to 18, and they may leave for a night out. Of course, all parents are invited to stay. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Music will be from 7 to 10 p.m., and doors will close at 11 p.m. We will have door prizes, food and drinks, games, and music. District Two youth—carpool on over to Beyersville after you skate in Temple, and join us at this fun event. For more information, call Janet at (512) 450-8310. Janet Filla, Youth Leader —SPJST—

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Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje Twins Celebrate 11th Birthdays

Lodge 84, Dallas Youth Club reports on January meeting

Dear Readers, The youth of Lodge 84, Dallas met on Saturday, January 24, 2015, for their monthly meeting and social. We met at Urban Air trampoline park to celebrate Megan Ruzicka’s birthday! The meeting was brought to order by Melinda McClellan and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Josh Tucker; we also recited the youth club motto and held a moment of silence for our departed members and the troops overseas. Ryan Ruzicka read the minutes from last month’s meeting, and they

Dear Vestnik, Hi! This is Kelly and Kierra Taylor of Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje. We just wanted to tell you that we celebrated our 11th birthday. We had a party at Friendship Park where we invited some friends from school and our family. We had a giant obstacle course to jump in. It was a lot of fun. Our cake was like our shirt motto—Panda and Monkey is what we chose. We had a great time, and we thank everyone for coming to help us celebrate our birthdays. Kelly and Kierra Taylor —SPJST—

were approved by all present. Old business discussed was the Christmas party and today’s social. New business discussed is our February community service project at St. Joseph’s Nursing Home, our upcoming lodge anniversary, and a possible bake sale to be held before Easter. Our next meeting is Sunday, February 8 after our community service activity. Fraternally, Kendall Tucker, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 88, Houston Youth Club meets this Sunday

Dear Members, For our next social, we will have pizza after the meeting on Sunday, February 15, 2015, and do crafts. I hope to see you there! Fraternally, Keith Wockenfuss Vice President —SPJST—

Get ready youth! Christmas Card Design Contest coming soon

What is it? The Christmas Card Design Contest is sponsored by SPJST to encourage youth members to be creative and express their artistic talents. The winning design will be the official Christmas card for the SPJST Home Office. The SPJST Christmas Card will also be available for purchase. Youth must be present to enter and win. Please check with your youth leader, District Youth Counselor, or the Vestnik for your district’s 2015 spring meeting date, location, and contest registration time. Who Can Enter? SPJST members entering kindergarten to high school senior.

Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje Youth Members Assist with Gift-Wrapping for Less Fortunate Families

We girls are JCDA (Junior Catholic Daughters of America) and SPJST members so we do a lot to help when we can. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul asked if we can help with wrapping some gifts. They always help about 13 families at Christmastime so that is a lot of wrapping. It always feels good to know that

someone that does not have much will be happy to receive these gifts. Kelly and Kierra Taylor Aiyana and Itzel Gonzalez —SPJST—

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The Rules Submit entry on an official entry form (available from SPJST youth leaders or the State Youth Director) or draw your design in an 8 1/2inch by 5 1/2-inch space on a sheet of plain, white paper. Design size must be 8 1/2 inches by 5 1/2 inches. This is equivalent to a regular sheet of paper folded in half. Designs may be drawn either horizontally or vertically. Use ink, magic markers, crayons, or paint. No pencils and no additions (cut-outs, glitter, etc.)

cards from each district will also be judged on the state level. The overall winner in the state competition will receive a $100 gift card. —SPJST—

Awards All Christmas Card Design Contest participants will receive a participation award, and youth club members will receive five merit points in the Merit Point System. The winning

Lodge 40, El Campo-Hille youth dance at Globetrotters game

Hello! We want to tell you about our trip to Houston to perform at the halftime show. The Harlem Globetrotters were playing at the NRG Arena, and we got to go down on court during halftime to do a dance. That was really This month our youth club went to Natural Bridge Caverns. We went in the cave and through the maze. It was super fun! Rileigh Kitchen —SPJST—

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cool! There were a lot of people there. We had a great time. The Globetrotters are really funny and cool. Aiyana and Itzel Gonzalez —SPJST—

Lodge 202, Jourdanton youth shows animals at county livestock show Camp applications are now available online at www.spjst.org. Camp dates are also listed online. Register today! All applications are due by June 1. LIT Contracts are due no later than May 15. Camp is free of charge to SPJST members who have attended at least seven youth club meetings between May 31, 2014, and June 1, 2015. SPJST members with less than seven meetings may attend camp for a pro-rated fee. All SPJST members may attend camp. If a youth does not attend youth meetings, the camp fee is $160.

Dear Věstník, On January 13, 2015, I showed my goats and rabbits at the Atascosa County Livestock Show. My hard work paid off because I placed 38th and 39th with my two pens of rabbits. There were 111 pens of rabbits shown that day! I also placed fourth with one of my goat Charlie the Unicorn. My other goat Ripcurl did not place, but I hope to do well with both of them at

Lodge 185 New Braunfels youth visits caverns

Entries must be freehand originals created by the youth member. No computer-generated entries accepted.

Judging Designs will be judged on overall appearance and appeal, creativity and originality, and ability to reproduce on a Christmas card. One design in each age category will be selected at each district’s spring meeting and sent to the SPJST Home Office.

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the major shows in San Antonio and Austin. The Atascosa County Livestock Auction was on Saturday, January 17, and I did very well in the sale. All the money will go towards my college savings account. Sincerely, Kelly House —SPJST—

Contact State Youth Director Lynette Talasek for more information. (800) 727-7578 • lynettet@spjst.com

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češtiny je ustanovení katedry na významném finančním základě, který nemůže universita a její vedení opomenout při různých mnohdy nesmyslých úpravách kateder svobodných umění. Několikamilionová částka, která je shromážděna na podporu naší katedry, je nepřekonatelnou překážkou na úpravách této katedry. Jistěže mnozí prozíraví činovníci našeho krajanského života v Texasu nyní s konečnou platností pochopili, jak důležitým a kritickým krokem bylo ustanovení katedry češtiny a literatury v devadesátých letech minulého století. Tato myšlenka by měla být na mysli každého krajana v každém případě, kdy se jedná o věc našeho jazyka, literatury a kultury, totiž, že nikdo pro nás nic neudělá a my sami musíme zařídit všechno potřebné k tomu, abychom udrželi našeho ducha v Texasu co nejdéle všemi možnými způsoby. Stipendium pro moravské studenty na Texaské A and M universitě v College Station, Tx. a katedra české hudby a kultury na Severotexaské universitě v Dentonu, Tx. jsou dalšími pomocníky při udržování naší kultury a tradice a všechny tři universty tak budou středisky našeho jazyka, li teratury, hudby, kultury a vzdělání pro naše moravské studenty na věčné

časy. Doktorka Neuberger a páni doktoři Hopkins a Hilchey pak podali obšírnou výroční zprávu o činnosti katedry a Mark Hokins uvedl zajímavou novinku, která by se mohla prokázat velmi užitečnou pro naši veřejnost. Katedra získala podstatnou podporu na přípravu nové učebnice, která by byla výdsledkem sjednocení tradiční výuky jazyka ve spojení s novou technologií, aby studenti se lépe naučili jazyk a využili všechny možností k návštěvě a studiu v České republice. Finance katedry tak mohou upravit nepříznivá rozhodnutí Texaské školské komise, jejíž členové jsou podporovatelé současného guvernéra a z politických důvodů sledují jen výsledky kateder podle počtu studentů a praktičnosti oborů. Podobný krátkozraký postoj pak působí značné potíže ve financích a omezuje personál na katedrách. Dr. Hilchey připravuje výuku češtiny pomocí počítače a slibuje si mnohem lepší výsledky, protože student má možnost reagovat na jazyk přímo u obrazovky, což se zdá účinnější vyučování pro dnešní mladé lidi než tradiční lekce ve třídě. Myslím, že jakýkoliv způsob učení alespoň poněkud účinný je

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prospěšný pro jazyk a jeho znalost mezi studenty. Studenti češtiny mají též tu výhodu, že katedra pořádá zájezdy do staré vlasti jako součást výuky, včetně letních kursů, takže nutnost užívání jazyka v běžném životě vyučuje studenta mnohem rychleji a účinněji než přednáška ve třídě. Všichni pacovníci katedry české jazyka nyní připravili pamětní knihu k oslavám 100. výročí zahájení vyučování češtiny na universitě. Program a průběh oslavy je zajištěn, přípavy ukončeny a zdá se, že oslava bude velmi příjemnou záležitostí. Bude se konat ve stejné místnosti, kde se konala tato výroční schůze a pořad bude velmi pestrý. Očekáváme hojnou účast a zveme každého krajana a krajanku k účasti na oslavě, jak je na pozvánce uvedeno. V úřední části výroční schůze podali jednotliví úředníci zprávu o celoroční činnosti. Z praktických důvodů se omezím jen na stručnou poznámku, že tajemník Paul Hlavinka přečetl pí semný zápis z minulé výroční schůze, finanční tajemník Anton Pustějovský

Pravidelná výroční schůze České vzdělávací nadace státu Texasu se konala v areálu Texaské university v Austinu, Tx. v komplexu budov katedry svobodných umění a zváště v Glickmanově bu dově dne 17. ledna 2015 za velmi hojné účasti členstva a hostů. President nadace Woody Smith zahájil schůzi, přivítal přítomné a poděkoval universitě za přípravu místnosti a pohoštění připravené pro členy naší nadace, kteří odjížděli z domova v čas ných hodinách a nemohli posnídat. Protože místnost byla vlastně učebna, americká vlajka nebyla připravena ke složení přísahy, museli jsme přísahat poprvé v historii nadace na vlajku na plátně pro projekci obrázků. V této chvíli jsme také uctili památku zemřelých, mezi nimi i památku na Ludmilu Vaculík, která byla matkou pisatele těchto řádků. Laskavostí redaktorky Věstníku bylo oznámení o jejím úmrtí uveřejněno v některém z minulých čísel Věstníku. Mezi hosty byly manželky anebo manželé ředitelů nadace, zvláště vzácní hosté byli v delega ci z katedry češtiny a literatury na universitě: Dr. Mary Neuberger, Dr. Christian Hilchey a Dr. Marek Hopkins, kteří později promluvili k Kolář (vpravo) obdržel diplom za námětům, které jsou Roger důležitou práci pro naši nadaci jako důležité pro naši vzá- vzpomínku na zakládající členy nadace z pozvánky na oslavy stoletého jemnou čin nost. Velkou rukou Sidney Kacíře (uprosřed) a Deanne Klavírista Richard Urbiš při výk- Podoba výročí uvedení vyučování češtiny na Texvýhodou pro katedru Skřivánek-Butterfield (vlevo). ladu sklady na klavírním koncertu. aské universitě.

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přečetl písemný pře hled financí nadace a rád by přijal další příspěvky na podporu práce naší nadace. Příspěvky jsou úlevou na daních, protože naše nadace je uznána státem jako vzdělavatelská a nevýdělečná or ganisace a byl jí proto udělen status nevydělečné organisace s právem udělovat úlevu na daních. V případě, že příspěvek je poslán jinou cestou, úlevu na daních není možno obdržet. Vyplňte váš šek na CEFT a zašlete na adresu Anton Pustějovský, P. O. Box 4136, Sargent, TX. 77409-4136, který jakoukoliv částku uloží na konto naší nadace. Každý dolar je dobrý v dobrých rukách. Dále přednesli zprávu president nadace Woody Smith a předseda Sboru ředitelů nadace Clinton Machann, čtenář Věstníku zajisté sleduje jejich činnost z průběžných zpráv českého dopiso vatele, takže jsme dali přednost projevu Alana Klaase ze Severotexaské univeriosty, který poukázal na dobrou budoucnost činnosti nové universitní organisace a požádal nadaci o všestrannou pomoc. Profesor hudby Tomáš Sovík pak upozornil, že připravuje program k 600. výročí smrti Mistra Jana Husa a k vánocům. V březnu má přijet do Texasu kvarteto a proto doporučuje návštěvu všech podniků, které uvádí na své webstránce. Cindy Belknap ukončila a rozeslala nové číslo oběžníku. V příjemné chvíli schůze odevzdala Deanne Skřivánek-Butterfield a Sidney Kacíř jako nej bližší příbuzní zakladatelů a obnovitelů naší nadace vyznamenání Rogerovi Kolářovi za jeho zásluhy o naši nadaci v počátcích působení a při ustanovení katedry češtiny a literaturty. Za jeho předsednictví se naše nadace zaměřila na práci ve správném směru. Program oslav bude zahájen v deset hodin dopoledne a ukončen v pět hodin odpoledne, po 15 minutách by měla začít schůze nadace. Byl podán návrh, aby naše schůze byly zkráceny a tudíž někteří ředitelé, zvláště i ředitelky, by měly mluvit stručněji a rozumněji, abychom jednotlivé body na pořadu schůze probrali v krátkém čase. Pisatel těchto řádků pamatuje na mnohem delší schůze svého času a rád by viděl, aby výměna názorů na jednotlivé body probíhala věcně a s patřičným porozuměním. Takže příští schůze nadace má být 11. dubna 2015 v 5:15 odpoledne ve stejné místnosti jako bude oslava. Velmi povzbuzující a pro milovníky naší hudby zajímavou byla hudba starých českých mistrů ze středověku

a současných klavíristů, které přednesl Richard Urbiš, klavírista a skladatel, v přestávce mezi výroční a obyčejnou schůzí. Zahrál na výborně naladěném a dobře znějícím nástroji skladby Jana Ladislava Duška, Jana Huga Voříška, Frederyka Chopina, Franze Liszta, Antonína Dvořáka a Bedřicha Smetany. Na závěr pořadu přidal dvě vlastní skladby z roku 1953.. Dopraco val se několika hudebních titulů a jeho hudba je hrána po celém světě, zvláště významný je disk s českou hudbou posledních 200 let. Pro osobní informace pište email na adresu: richard. urbišATutb.edu. Mistrovská hudba byla dobrým zakončením našeho schůzování a neškodila by ani v příštích schůzích. Naše nadace zve tedy naši krajanskou veřejnost na oslavu 100. výročí zahájení vyučování češtiny na Texaské universitě a krajané patřičným příspěvkem umožní další činnost nadace. —SPJST—

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Red, Red, Red

Welcome to SoundCzech, the Czech language series in which you can learn Czech phrases and idioms through song lyrics.

Read along or Listen RealAudio: 16kbps32kbps; Download: MP3.

The focus will be on all things red. The Czech word for red is červená. The song we will refer to is “Zavři oči když se červenám” or “Close Your Eyes When I Blush” by Ilona Csáková. To blush or turn red in the face in Czech is červenat se. If you are referring to the color red, you use the feminine form — červená — as the Czech word for color — barva — is also a feminine noun. The months June and July both carry the word red in their root: červen and červenec. And as those two months tend to be pretty hot and

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sunny, you might turn red as a lobster — červený jako rak — if you are outside for too long, which might be a bit more permanent than just blushing, like our singer. A number of fruit and vegetables also carry the word red in them, such as červený rybíz - red-currant; or červená řepa - beets. And a robin in Czech is a červenka, possibly because of its red feathers. But careful, in Czech, the word red is not used to talk about red or ginger

hair; instead, you say zrzavé vlasy. And if the sky turns a beautiful pink color just before sunset, we call it červánky. Which hopefully, we will see quite a lot of this June and July. And with that, I leave you. Thank you, and na shledanou. — Sarah Borufka

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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, Texas, 6 to approximately 8 p.m. Informal gathering for the purpose of listening to Czech, and reading and speaking Czech.

Second Sunday each Month Czech Language Class—at Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center, 250 West Fairgrounds Road on US Highway 77, LaGrange, Texas, 1 to 4 p.m. Informal understanding of basic Czech terms, alphabet/conversational Czech, children’s literature, Czech song lyrics. Fee is $10 per person per class. Call or email to verify classes. Pre-registration is suggested, but not required. Call toll free (888) 785-4500; (979) 968-9399; or email info@czechtexas.org. First/Third Tuesdays each Month 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.

Beginning February 4 Conversational Czech Lessons—at Czech Cultural Center Houston, 6 to 7:35 p.m. and/or Saturdays from 2 to 3:35 p.m.: 13-week course. $10/lesson; or $90 pre-paid. Complimentary. first lesson. Respond by January 28 to events@czechcen-ter.org; or cesvys@yahoo.com (subject: Czech Lessons).

February 14 CESAT Annual Meeting—at the Texas Czech Heritage and Culture Center, 250 West Fairgrounds Road, LaGrange, Texas, 10 a.m. Light refreshments served. Topics discussed expansion teaching Czech in Texas, and digitizing of Texas Czech history. Email Jane Reynolds janereyn@ austin.rr.com if you are coming.

February 14 TCHCC Valentine Dinner and Piano Concert—at Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center, 250 West Fairgrounds Road, La Grange, Texas: 4 p.m. - social (appetizers, wines, mead; 6 p.m. - dinner; then concert with John Dujka. Advance ticket reservations only by February 9 - $75 per person, includes all drinks, appetizers, dinner, concert, and roses. Only 80 tickets available. Proceeds benefit the maintenance fund. For information, contact TCHCC (888) 785-4500; or email info@czechtexas.org. Mail your ticket money to TCHCC, P.O. Box 6, La Grange, Texas 78945. Visit www.czechtexas.org.

February 28 Polka Fest—at Sokol Hall, 5502 Kostoryz, Corpus Christi, Texas: Czech food, fun, dancing country store, prize drawing, silent auction, and kolaches! Doors open at 10 a.m. Visit www.chssouthtexas.org for cost, bands, and activities schedule/information.

February 28 Victor Peter Memorial Scholarship Application Deadline—For information, write to: The Czech Heritage Society of Texas, Victor Peter Memorial Scholarship, Pat Parma, 3311 Carolina Way, Richmond, Texas 77406-9680.

Through April 25 CCMH Exhibit: Texas Czechs Rooted in Tradition—Come and see this unique exhibition and learn about role the Czech culture played in the iconic Texas landscape.

Through May 2015 Czech Kroj and Ceramics Museum Exhibit—at Texas Czech Heritage and Culture Center, 250 West Fairgrounds Road, LaGrange, Texas: Kroj (costume) is the official apparel of Czechs. Czech glass and ceramics are very popular to Czechs. For information, contact TCHCC (888) 785-4500; email info@czechtexas.org; or visit www.czechtexas.org. —SPJST—

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Brazos County CHS to host Listopad film at Texas A&M

The Brazos Valley Czech Heritage Society (BVCHS), TAMU Libraries, and Aggie Cinema presents Listopad on Thursday, February 26, 2015. Listopad is a movie covering the Velvet Revolution in 1989. Admission is free of charge and will start at 6 p.m. in room MSC2400 at the Memorial Student Center on the Texas A&M University campus. The evening will include the showing of the Listopad movie along with speakers Jeffrey Brown and David Chroust. For more information, go to cinema.tamu.edu or call (979) 845-1515. Submitted by, Joann Zaesky Lodge 189 Bryan-College Station —SPJST—

Texas Czech Legacy Project announces website

The Texas Czech Legacy Project (TCLP) in the Department of the Slavic and Eurasian Studies at the University of Texas aims to offer comprehensive information about the language and culture of the Texas Czechs. Its first and most ambitious undertaking is the Texas Czech Dialect Archive, the user interface and data base with audio recordings collected from ethnic Czech Moravians in Texas since the 1970s through the 2000s. Some 15 recordings with transcripts are now available on their website http:Jnaits.utexas.edu/txczechproject The project team includes Lida

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Strawberry Pavlova

Preparation time: 15 minutes Cook time: 45 minutes

Ingredients: 4 egg whites 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar 1-1/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1/2 to 1 teaspoon almond extract 2 cups whipping cream 1 quart fresh strawberries, sliced Directions:

1. Place egg whites in a large mixing bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Beat egg whites on medium speed until foamy. Add cream of tartar; beat until soft peaks form. Gradually add 1-1/4 cups sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high until stiff peaks form. Sprinkle cornstarch over egg white mixture; fold in. Fold in lemon juice and extract.

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3. In a mixing bowl, beat cream until soft peaks form. Gradually add the remaining sugar, beating until stiff peaks form. Spoon over meringue; arrange strawberries over top. Serve immediately. Yield: 12 Servings.

Source: Taste of Home Celebrations —SPJST—

Texas Czech Genealogical Society Website: txczgs.org

Promoting the study of the genealogy of the particular group of people known as “Texas Czechs.”

For membership: Merlene Bravenec (254) 778-7285

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2. Coat a 14-inch pizza pan with nonstick cooking spray. Spoon meringue onto pan, forming a 12-inch heart; build up edges slightly. Bake at 250 degrees for 45 to 55 minutes or until crisp. Cool on pan on a wire rack.

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Other Activities/Door Prizes/Snacks Advance Table Reservations ($100) Tickets available on Wednesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. at SPJST Hall SPJST Lodge 25, Ennis • 1901 East Highway 34 • Ennis, Texas For more information, call (214) 837-9490 or (214) 837-6377

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SPJST Fraternal Activities and Entertainment

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

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

LODGE 4, HALLETTSVILLE (6) Please Note: Lodge meeting location has changed. Meetings will now be held at Hallettsville Chamber of Commerce, 1614 North Texana Street, Hallettsville, Texas, the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m.

Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. at Hallettsville Chamber of Commerce, 1614 North Texana Street, Hallettsville, Texas.

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

LODGE 6, COTTONWOOD (3) Friday, February 20—Cottonwood Water Supply Meeting/Social Sunday, March 1—Lodge 6 meeting, 2 p.m. Friday, March 6—Social Saturday, March 7—SPJST State Domino Tournament

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) 799-8550; Hall Phone: (254) 2278759. 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, 6:30 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Hall, 503 Park Drive, Weimar.

LODGE 9, SNOOK (1) Lodge Hall: 457 CR 269, Snook. Directions: From Snook, turn on FM 2155 to downtown. At Snook School, stay right on Spur 2155. At “T”, turn right on CR 269. Go 3/10 mile; hall is on the left. Hall Rental Information: (979) 272-3732. Lodge Meetings: First Wednesday of each month, 7:30 p.m. at the lodge hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall. LODGE 13, DIME BOX (1) Lodge Hall: 425 CR 424, Dime Box. Directions: In Dime Box, turn left from FM 141 on CR 424. Go east on CR 425 for 3/10 mile; hall is on the left. Hall Rental Information: (979) 884-1451; Hall Phone: (979) 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 15, BUCKHOLTS (2) Lodge Hall: 600 State Hwy 36, Buckholts. Directions: Hall is located on Highway 36, east of Buckholts. Hall Rental Information: (254) 593-2222. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of each month, 5 p.m. at the hall. Refreshments served after meeting, and door prizes awarded.

LODGE 17, NEW TABOR (1) Lodge Hall: 2674 CR 225, Caldwell. Directions: From Caldwell, turn from Highway 36 east onto FM 166. Proceed 2.1 miles; turn left on CR 225. Go one mile, veering to the right. Lodge building is on the right. Hall Rental Information: (979) 272-3440. Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at the hall.

LODGE 18, ELGIN (2) Sunday, February 15—Dujka Brothers, polka/waltz. 3 to 7 p.m. $8/person. *Kitchen will be open. Sunday, February 22—Bare Foot Becky, polka/waltz. 3 to 7 p.m. $10/person. *Kitchen will be open.

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 David Meyer for information (512) 217-0162. LODGE 20, GRANGER (2) Lodge Hall: 114 West Davilla, Granger. Hall Rental Information: Rita Marburger (512) 8592584. Lodge Meetings: First Monday of each month (unless it’s a holiday, then the meeting will be held on the second Monday), 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) Saturday, March 7—Red Ravens, 7 to 11 p.m. Doors and kitchen open at 6 p.m.

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 Hall: 411 FM 964, Burlington. Directions: Hall is 12 miles east of Temple, past Zabcikville. Exit at blinking light on Hwy 53 to FM 485; go one mile to FM 964. Hall Rental Information: Mark or Brenda Maddux (254) 985-0002; Hall phone: (254) 985-2393. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall.

LODGE 25, ENNIS (3) Thursday, February 12—Lodge meeting, 7 p.m. Saturday, February 14—Valentine Fundraiser Dance: music by Ennis Flashbacks and 2nd String Band, 7:30 p.m. to 12 a.m. See advertisement on page 28. Thursday, March 12—Lodge meeting Saturday, March 14—RVOS No. 51 annual party

Lodge Hall: 1901 East Highway 34, Ennis. Direc-

tions: 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 28, EAST BERNARD (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 12 noon at Wharton County Library - East Bernard Branch, 746 Clubside Drive, East Bernard.

LODGE 29, TAYLOR (2) Wednesday, February 11—Taylor SPJST Lodge 29 meeting, 6:30 p.m. Covered dish meal follows meeting. Friday, February 13—We are Country, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Parents of Thrall 4H/FFA make oldfashioned hamburgers from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, February 18—Sam and Bobby Band with guest musician Fritz Hodde, 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, February 20—Fritz Hodde Band, 7:30 to 1130 p.m. Parents of Thrall 4-H/FFA make oldfashioned hamburgers every Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, February 27—Sterling Country Band, 7:30 to 1130 p.m. Parents of Thrall 4-H/FFA make oldfashioned hamburgers every Friday from 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: Hall /Rental Phone: (512) 352-9139. Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall. For youth club info, call Youth Leader Cristy Girod (512) 468-1347. Music: First and third Wednesdays of the month, music by the Sam and Bobby Band, 7 to 10 p.m.. Second and fourth Wednesday of the month, music by Bobby Jay Five Band, 7 to 10 p.m. Fridays, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. All Wednesday and Friday night dances have free admission. Old-fashioned hamburgers served every Friday, 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, February 28—Lost Heart Highway Saturday, March 7—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) 749-3326; Hall Phone: (254) 8639320. Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 7:30 p.m. at the hall. Sales Agent: James (Dude) Mann (254) 715-0275.

LODGE 38, KOVAR (1) Lodge Hall: 278 Zimmerhanzel Road, Flatonia. Hall Rental Information: (512) 237-9099/day; (830) 839-4353/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) 218-3527; FAC Ronnie Roesler (979) 406-0158. LODGE 40, EL CAMPO-HILLJE (6)

Note: Beginning in February, 2015, lodge meeting will begin at 1 p.m.

Lodge Hall: 30420 Loop 524 US Hwy 59, Hillje. Directions: Hall is just off US 59 in Hillje. Hall Rental Information: Cathy Garcia (979) 332-1614; Hall Phone: (979) 648-2317. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 1:15 p.m. at the hall.

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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) Sunday, March 1—Recognition of 50- and 75-year lodge members Sunday, March 29—Battle of the Bands: Fritz Hodde and the Majik Band, 2 to 7 p.m. Sunday, April 12—District Two Beseda Fundraiser Sunday, April 12—Adults/youth monthly meeting, 3 p.m. Easter egg hunt following the meeting.

Lodge Hall: 10842 State Hwy. 53, Temple. Directions: Seaton Star Hall is five miles east of Temple on Highway 53 (Adams Avenue). Star Hall is a nonsmoking facility. Hall Rental Information: Michelle Porubsky (254) 493-8020; Hall Phone: (254) 9852548. 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: First Sunday of each month at 1 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) 541-9165 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 Highway 36, Needville. Directions: Lodge building is located at the corner of Highway 36 and FM 361. 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.

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LODGE 84, DALLAS (3) Lodge Hall: 2625 Floyd Street, Dallas. Directions: From IH-35 East in Dallas, take IH-20 East. From IH-20 East, take the IH-45 exit toward downtown Dallas. 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: (469) 951-7396. 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.

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: Terry Festa (254) 541-2285. 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)

Note: Effective immediately, lodge meetings are now on the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m.

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: Third Monday, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First 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) 7947674. 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 at 11 a.m. at The Smith Group Building, 1718 Main Street, Danbury, Texas. For information, call (979) 922-1279; or (979) 922-1553.

Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month, 11 a.m. at The Smith Group Building, 1718 Main Street, Danbury. For information, call (979) 9221279; or (979) 922-1553. 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) 252-5564; 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 IH20 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, meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. The December meeting is at 12 noon on the first Sunday.

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LODGE 172, PASADENA (5) Lodge Hall: 3609 Preston Road, Pasadena. Reservations/Hall Rental Information: Jo (713) 993-6878; Hall Phone: (713) 487-3297. Country/western dances are held on the first Saturday of each month, 7 to 11 p.m., except when noted. Variety dances are held on the fourth Saturday of each month, 7 to 10 p.m., except when noted. Beer, soft drinks, and ice are available at the bar. (Do not bring them inside the hall.) Regular Lodge/Covered Dish Meetings: Fourth Sunday of each month, meal at 1 p.m. followed by meeting at 2 p.m. with the exception of November and December, as noted. Lodge Executive Board Meetings/Trustee Meetings and Workdays: Second Monday of each month, (unless the second Monday is a holiday) at 2 p.m. Dances: Held the first Saturday of each month, unless otherwise noted. Variety Dances: Fourth Saturday of the month, unless noted.

LODGE 177, ACADEMY (2) Lodge Hall: 711 Rio Poco, Little River. Directions: Hall is on the south side of Academy, just off Hwy 95, on the right. Hall Rental Information: (254) 982-4530. Hall Phone: (254) 982-4434. Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 5 p.m. at the hall; Trustees meet at 4:30 p.m. Bingo: Every Tuesday and Friday at 7 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; kitchen is open.

LODGE 179, WARRENTON (1) Lodge Meetings: Second Thursday of each month, 7 p.m. at Carmine Lions Club Building, 201 Centennial Street, Carmine.

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

LODGE 181, CONROE (5) Lodge Meetings: Fourth Tuesday 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; or Patsy McClellan (936) 520-6742; email pmcclellan@consolidated. net. Youth Club Meetings: Third Tuesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at Conroe Public Library.

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)

Note: Lodge meetings will now be held on the third Monday of each month at the hall - and at the same time of 7 p.m.

Lodge Hall: 3100 Pleasant Valley Lane, Arlington. Directions: Take IH-35 West to Fort Worth. Take IH-20 East exit and proceed on IH-20 East until you come to Cooper Street exit. Take Cooper Street exit to the North and stay on Cooper Street until you come to Mayfield Street. Take a right on Mayfield; go down and take a left on Pleasant Valley Lane. Hall Rental Information: Hall Phone: (817) 4658538; (214) 876-9029. Lodge Meetings: Third Monday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Last Friday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Game nights are every Tuesday and Thursday, 7 p.m. and every Sunday, 1:30 p.m. Permit No. 17516910506.

LODGE 184, MOULTON (6) Lodge Hall: FM 532 West, Moulton. Directions: From Texas 95 in Moulton, take FM 532 West four miles. Lodge hall is located on the right. Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 7:30 p.m. at the hall.

LODGE 185, NEW BRAUNFELS (7) Lodge Meetings: Every other month - February, April, June, August, October, and December. Call for meeting date, time, and location. Youth Club Meetings: Call Youth Leader Theresa Haag (830) 625-8262 for meeting date/time/location

LODGE 186, CALDWELL (1) Lodge Hall: 937 State Hwy. 36, Caldwell. Directions: Lodge building is just off Hwy. 36 on the south side of Caldwell, next to Burleson County Fairgrounds. Hall Rental Information: (979) 5674264. 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. Hall Rental 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. LODGE 189, BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION (1) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of March, June, September, and December, 2 p.m. at (unless otherwise noted) CandJ Barbecue, 1010 South Texas Avenue in Bryan.

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 to 10 p.m. Please continue to bring finger foods for the snack table.

LODGE 196, HOUSTON-WEST (5) Lodge Hall: 17810 Huffmeister Road, Cypress. Directions: Off Hwy 290 West at Skinner. Hall Rental Information: (281) 351-1045; Hall Phone: (281) 373-9482. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, at 2 p.m. at the hall. Potluck meal served; lodge provides the meat.

LODGE 200, BRUCEVILLE-EDDY (2) Lodge Meetings: First Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at Taylor Hall/Bruceville-Eddy Senior Center, 100 Fourth Street in Eddy. 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 normkneschk@gmail.com. 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) 6601421 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: Call President Chester Jenke (210) 413-3053 or Treasurer Colleen Jenke (210) 215-9494 for meeting date, location, and time. —SPJST—

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