Volume 104 Number 23
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H E R A L D
★ Humanity ISSN —07458800
★ Brotherhood
June 8, 2016
Photos and results on pages 14 to 20.
SPJST Hosts 11th Annual Car Show and Czech Heritage Celebration in Seaton on May 7
Photo by Mark Greger of Lodge 47, Seaton • Flying Goat Photography
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Important Dates ...................................3 Interest Rates ......................................3 Readers Write ......................................3 Job Posting..........................................4 Lodge Section......................................5 Make Difference/Leave a Legacy .....12
Inside This Week’s Vestnik
Convention Schedule........................13 In Memoriam ......................................25 Youth Section ....................................21 Czech Culture ....................................26 Advertisements ............................27-29 Lodge Calendar .................................30
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Convention Credentials Committee meets at Home Office
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Lodge 32 Victoria participates in Memorial Day tribute
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State Duchess enjoys SPJST Car Show
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Editor’s Note
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Thanks, car show participants!
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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 76705-5330 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@gmail.com
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 4188 FM 1303, Floresville, Texas 78114-6092 Home: 830-393-2872 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, 77853 • 979-884-0807 - sharonTexas russell28@yahoo.com District Two - Patsy Koslovsky, 764 S. St. Joseph Road, Burlington, Texas 76519-3108 - 254-985-2396 patsyk2011@yahoo.com District Three - Kay Weeks, 4203 Treehaven Ct, Arlington, Texas 76016 • 817-896-5277 - kgweeks@att.net District Four - Pam Lehmann, PO Box 637, Tahoka, Texas 79373-0637 - 806-561-5105 - plehmann@poka.com District Five - Barbara Linney-Gonzales - 6043 Pineway Blvd., Houston, Texas 77023-6510 - 713-649-6138 - district5dyc@aol.com District Six - Lisa Bubela, 1405 Divide Street, El 77437 - 979-543-7120 Campo, Texas lisa_bubela@yahoo.com District Seven - Lian Pruski, 418 West Hunt Street Pleasanton, Texas 78064 - 830-480-2737 lianpruski@gmail.com BY-LAW COMMITTEE District One - Richard Ford, 2392 CR 424, Dime Box, Texas 77853 - 979-884-1451 - dimebox5@aol.com District Two - Ronnie Rieger, 350 Rieger Road, Coupland, Texas 78615 - 512-365-2000 - 512-848-2416/cell - 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 - bjtep@verizon.net District Five - Mildred Holeman, 4001 North Shepherd, Suite 112, Houston, Texas 77018 - 713-683-0018 - mmholeman@yahoo.com District Six - Joe Siptak, 2312 Norvell, Bay City, Texas 77414 - 979-244-4415; 979-479-0056 cell District Seven - Oscar Korus, 2565 Bruce Road, Poteet, Texas 78065 - 830-391-4169 - oscarkorus@gmail.com
FINANCE COMMITTEE District One - Thomas Cannon, P.O. Box 372, Caldwell, Texas 77836 - 979-567-4264 - jtcannon60@hotmail.com District Two - Edwin Pechal, 10660 State Highway 53, Temple, Texas 76501 - 254-985-2282 Edwin_Pechal@yahoo.com District Three - Michael Galler, 526 Karen, Waco, Texas 76706 - 254-662-4934 - mgaller@brazoselectric.com District Four - Herman D. Weise, 6006 FM Highway 765, San Angelo, Texas 76905 - 325-651-8550 - hdweise@zipnet.us District Five - Marceil Malak, 7444 Meiners Road, Ledbetter, Texas 78946-5118 - 979-249-5940 marceil@cvctx.com District Six - Glenn Kaminsky, 902 River Oaks Court, East Bernard, Texas 77435 - 979-335-4461 - gkamink@live.com District Seven - Roy Haag, 1334 Rivercrest Drive, New Braunfels, Texas 78130-3438 - 830-625-8262 39roha@gmail.com
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 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 - Charles Bucek, P.O. Box 147, East Bernard, Texas 77435 - 979-335-4118 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 Cannon, 305 Bluehaw Drive, Georgetown, Texas 78628-6367 - 512-948-5339 - tcannon4715@yahoo.com District Three - Lynda Novak, 7153 Cornelia Ln, Dallas, Texas 75214 - 972-948-4456 District Four - Sharon Hohmann, 222 Crestwood Drive, San Angelo, Texas 76903 - 325-651-5884 District Five - Lorenda Baldwin, 219 CR 47, Angleton, Texas 77515 - 979-922-1279 District Six - Helen Kelner, 911 Avenue K, Rosenberg, Texas 77471 - 281-342-2624 District Seven - Jarolyn Popp, 447 Shady Hollow, New Braunfels, Texas 78132 - 830-964-5135 HUMAN RESOURCES DEBBIE KLINKOVSKY 254-773-1575 • email: debbiek@spjst.com
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hat a super fantastic event the 11th annual SPJST Car Show and Czech Heritage Celebration was! A big thanks to all of our participants, sponsors, donors, and volunteers. We received so many nice comments from attendees. Here are some of them: My grandson was the real winner at last Saturday’s car show (May 7) . . . gave him the trophy, and he would not put it down. This is Kason sleeping with it in the car on the way back to College Station. —Ed Maas
Just wanted to let you know the car show was great, as usual. Lots to do, friendly people, great cars, and plenty to eat. —Allen Hejl
Amazing show today, very well organized, and the staff/volunteers were great. Great location with a ton of activities. I will be back, God willing. —Shawn Hendricks Great show. Loved all the cars and trucks. Can’t wait until next year —Oralia Menottis
Great show . . . good job, SPJST! —Butch Doss
SPJST Convention The 32nd SPJST Convention kicks off this Sunday, June 12 with delegate registration followed by the howdy party from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Killeen Civic and Conference Center. We plan to post updates throughout the Convention, and we will also try to go “live” at times on our Facebook page. Please “like” our SPJST page on Facebook or follow @spjst on Twitter to keep up with the latest information. We will be using #spjstconvention.
Special Post-Convention Vestnik The June 29 Vestnik will be a special post-convention issue and will not be a regular Vestnik. All by-law changes and information from the convention will be presented in this issue. Please plan accordingly. Thank you!
Still to Come . . . SPJST participated in the National Polka Festival in Ennis held May 27 to 29. A big congratulations to Lodge 47, Seaton members - and brother and sister team - Michael Brenek and Christina Brenek who were crowned the Polka Festival King and Queen. We are so proud of them! See next week’s Vestnik for photos from the weekend. SPJST Graduates will also be featured in next week’s Vestnik along with a progress report on the “Seeking the Treasures of SPJST” membership drive. —SPJST—
For SPJST updates, find us on Facebook. www.facebook.com/spjst
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Family Fun 4 and Important Dates
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June 8 June 9 June 9-11
Lodge 84, Dallas Special Committee Meeting (3) Lodge 32, Victoria Summer Social Potluck (6) Leader-In-Training Retreat SPJST Education and Nature Center, Ledbetter June 12 SPJST Convention Howdy Party Killeen Civic and Conference Center June 13-15 32nd SPJST Convention Killeen Civic and Conference Center June 14 Flag Day June 25 District Three YAD Lodge 183, Arlington June 25 Lodge 18, Elgin hosts SPJST Float Western Days Parade, Elgin (2) June 26 District Seven YAD Comal County Fairgrounds, New Braunfels July 1-2 Lodge 84, Dallas Youth Club Bake Sale Rudolph’s Meat Market (3) July 4 SPJST Home Office Closed • Fourth of July July 4 SPJST Float • Belton Fourth of July Parade (2) July 4 Lodge 183, Arlington hosts SPJST Float Arlington Fourth of July Parade (3) July 7-10 Districts One/Four/Five Camp SPJST Education and Nature Center, Ledbetter July 9 District Two YAD • Lodge 47, Seaton July 13-16 Districts Three/Seven Camp SPJST Education and Nature Center, Ledbetter July 15-16 Lodge 47, Seaton Barbecue Cookoff July 16 District Four YAD Lodge 49, Rowena (4) July 16 Lodge 51, Ellinger Annual Picnic (1) July 17 District Six YAD Taiton Community Center July 17 Lodge 6, Cottonwood Picnic (3) Jul. 19-21 Supreme Lodge Meeting • Home Office, Temple Jul. 21-24 Districts Two, Six Camp SPJST Education and Nature Center, Ledbetter Jul. 24 District Five YAD • Lodge 88, Houston Aug. 6 State YAD Frank Mayborn Convention Center, Temple Aug. 10 Lodge 84, Dallas Youth Club Annual Spaghetti Dinner/Bingo Fundraiser (3) VESTNIK
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Readers Write
Supreme Lodge Vice President candidate withdraws
Dear Delegates, After praying and discussing with my family, it is with a heavy heart, I have decided to withdraw my name as a candidate for SPJST Vice President for the 2016 Convention. As I sit here writing and re-writing this letter as a Christian, not as a politician, I feel that leaders of a fraternal organization should not “mislead” the membership and/or delegates of SPJST in any way. If we as delegates allow this to happen, we will go from a fraternal life insurance organization to a “Corporate America” life insurance company in a very short time. Delegates, please keep in mind that you are representing the members of your local lodge when you vote on the remaining candidates. Please vote for a candidate that will work to keep
SPJST a fraternal life insurance organization. Vote for a Candidate, not a Politician—someone that has supported SPJST for many years in the past and will continue for years to come, not just currently. God bless, David C. Pechal Lodge 47, Seaton —SPJST—
Member expresses thanks
Thank you for selecting me for the SPJST scholarship in the amount of $1,000. This money you have generously honored me will go towards any expenses at Wharton County Junior College to help me in my career towards becoming a radiologist. Thanks again, Ellen Bain Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje —SPJST—
FROM THE SUPREME LODGE VICE PRESIDENT
Vice President Shares Qualifications, Plans
Hello, Vestnik Readers. I would like to address several important issues in the Vice President’s race—specifically to look at qualifications and to highlight some of my plans regarding the challenges facing our organization. While I have addressed some of those in the Vice President’s Pre-Convention Report, I would like to explain some of the reasoning behind what we have implemented and the goals moving forward. Whoever gets the job of vice president faces a much greater job than just developing salespeople. Developing agents is important, but only a small part of the job. The role of a field manager is to manage agents to help them to sell better and provide training and guidance to help with the company’s overall growth. It is an extremely valuable function and necessary for the organization. However, the role of Vice President has a very different skillset. The Vice President’s position is not about becoming a super field manager but looking at the big picture and developing a vision for growth and sustainability for the future. That means not just helping agents to sell
but to look at why the organization is in the market in the first place. It means looking at areas that can cause serious trouble to the organization if they are not addressed and developing and implementing policies to ensure SPJST can protect itself. This means not only dealing with current and potential Texas Department of Insurance regulations or with state and federal laws but with creating a vision that can successfully navigate those areas while still holding to our core values as an organization. The basic qualifications for the SPJST Supreme Lodge including the Vice President are found in Article 26 of the SPJST By-Laws. The qualifications include being a U.S. citizen, being a member for more than five years, having 50K in insurance, being present at the convention, and having appreciation of the Czech and English languages. The qualifications found in Article 26 alone do not make anyone qualified to direct an organization like SPJST. SPJST is not just a small fraternal organization anymore. SPJST has over $900 million worth of cer-
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tificates outstanding and over $1 billion outstanding if annuities are included. SPJST is also under more and stronger regulations than in the past. The following are some qualifications relevant to the Vice President’s position that I possess: • Meet all of the requirements found in Article 26.
• Fourth generation member of SPJST (Great-grandfather J.J. Mikeska was president of Lodge 47).
• Hold a valid insurance license and annuity certification. • Hold FIC and FICF designations.
• Marketing experience - Hold a Master’s in Marketing from Texas A&M.
• Leadership experience - Lead teams of MBAs on various projects and currently lead the SPJST Insurance Department.
• Investment experience - held FINRA investment licenses, advised on investments.
• Legal and compliance experience Hold a J.D. and L.L.M from Duke Law. • Risk management experience - look at current and potential threats to the organization.
• Business experience ranging from small LLCs to Fortune 500 organizations. • Ability to create a vision and long term strategies for the Insurance Department.
• Willingness to empower agents and employees to succeed.
Qualifications are only a starting point. The proof is in the pudding, so to speak. Since I was brought on board, major changes have gone into effect resulting in a strong turnaround of the Insurance Department. As a result of these initiatives, I am excited to see how much our performance has increased from 2014 to 2015. I am thrilled that we have made great progress in bringing on new members. In 2014, we had 888 issued applications; in 2015, we had 1,053 which is an increase of 18.5 percent! Additionally, we have done a better job of
keeping our membership on the books. Our 13-month persistency was 87.1 percent at the end of 2014, but it improved to 94.6 percent by the end of 2015. Our 25-month persistency was at 81.8 percent in 2014 and has now grown to 91.3 percent at the end of 2015. This shows that we are bringing on better business and keeping it! Additionally, the lapse ratio looks at all of the certificates that lapse out in a given year compared to all of the certificates we have on the books. Back in the late 2000s, our lapse ratio was over 11 percent. That means that if we had 50,000 certificates, 5,500 certificates fell off of the books each year. That has improved over the years. In 2014, our lapse ratio was 4.5 percent. However, in 2015, our lapse ratio fell to 2.6 percent. That means that in 2015, we kept more than 900 certificates from falling off the books compared to 2014! To put it in another way, we saved more than 2.5 certificates every single day over the 365 days of 2015. In 2016, we are improving our numbers compared to 2015. Comparing January to April 2015 to January to April 2016, our issued certificates are up 22.9 percent, and the amount of insurance issued is up 44.3 percent! I am so thankful for the hard work of our Insurance Department, field managers, and our agents. As the insurance side continues to improve, it allows the fraternal side of SPJST to continue to support our fraternal benefits to the members and affiliated organizations like the SPJST Education and Nature Center (ENC) and the Czech Heritage Museum. My vision for the organization is to grow and develop our relationship with our members with the goal of every member seeing themselves as part of the SPJST community. I am excited about SPJST and want us to continue to bring our cherished Czech traditions and family focus to communities across the state. SPJST is a family organization, and our fraternal programs allow us to reach out and impact our community in many different ways. For example, I can remember as a child how much I looked forward to the SPJST youth club meetings where I could meet friends and participate in community projects. I would like for my children to have those same feelings when they are old enough to join the youth program. We have made great progress, but it doesn’t mean we can rest easy. If elected, there are areas we still need to address. We are looking at developing marketing programs to people with
Czech and Slavic ancestry not currently associated with SPJST. We will need to update the cost basis for our products when the new mortality standards are available in 2017 to ensure we remain competitive in the marketplace. We need to continue to look at putting good, sustainable business on the books. We need to continue to bring in enough premium income to support our various projects. What gives SPJST its unique flavor is our community involvement, local lodges, and fraternal activities. That does require funding, and we will continue to make changes to generate long
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term sustainable growth to provide funding for our causes. I believe this management team and Supreme Lodge overall is highly positive for the organization. I believe we have made great steps focused on the long term growth of SPJST. I would like to continue to fulfill that vision and to continue to serve as your Vice President. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact me. Fraternally, Clifton Coufal, FIC, FICF Vice President —SPJST—
Fraternal Department Assistant Job Posting
Department: Fraternal FLSA Status: Non-Exempt/Part-Time Reports to: State Youth Director
Summary Serves as an assistant to the State Youth Director and provides clerical and administrative support to the Fraternal Department. This position is ideal for a college student needing flexible working hours.
Duties and Responsibilities • Provides clerical assistance to the State Youth Director and the Fraternal Department. • Assists at youth functions; may involve travel and overnight stays. • Assists in camp planning and program execution. • Completes projects assigned by State Youth Director. • Responds to telephone requests in a professional manner. • Other duties as assigned by the State Youth Director.
Qualifications • Ideal candidate will have past experience as a participant within the SPJST Youth Program. • Must be computer literate in Windows-based software including word processing, presentations, and spreadsheet programs. • Excellent writing skills including strong spelling and grammar. The ability to carefully proof work and ensure proper format use. • Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills. • Present a professional image, maintain a positive attitude, be a selfstarter, take initiative, be dependable, and take pride in work product. • Experience in working with children/teens a plus.
Education, Experience, Knowledge • High school diploma required. • Clerical experience. • Training in Windows-based software (word processing, presentations, spreadsheets) or Apple computer systems.
Applications Submit resume and application to PO Box 100, Temple, TX, 76503, Attn: Human Resources. Applications may be completed online at www.spjst.org Application Deadline Until filled
SPJST is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. —SPJST—
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Lodge 4 Hallettsville meets June 19
Members are reminded that the next meeting of SPJST Lodge 4, Hallettsville will be Sunday, June 19 - Father’s Day - at the Chamber meeting room at 3 p.m. There will be door prizes and lunch as usual. A reminder that our annual Family Day will be Sunday, August 21 at St. Mary’s Hall in Hallettsville. See you Sunday, June 19 for the next meeting. Fraternally, Patsy Zabransky, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 23, Moravia meets June 21
SPJST Lodge 23, Moravia will meet Tuesday, June 21, 2016, at 7:30 p.m. at the lodge hall. This will be one week after June 14 which is the regular scheduled meeting date. Please mark this meeting date change on your calendar. Fraternally, Kathleen Guenther Secretary —SPJST—
SPJST Vestnik Editor Melanie Zavodny P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503 Fax: 254-773-8087
Email: melaniez@vvm.com
Lodge 24, Cyclone says thanks for successful barbecue
Here I am again thanking everyone for helping Lodge 24, Cyclone have such a successful Mother’s Day Barbecue! You all know that without the public coming out and enjoying the day with us, we could not do this. A big thanks to . . . . . . the pit crew who carry the biggest load getting there at 3 a.m. and remaining there until the last chicken comes off the pit. . . . the kitchen crew who also arrives at 3 a.m. and remain there until the last dish is washed. . . . all the servers, tea servers, cake crew, the cashiers, and everyone who
came to make the day a success. . . . all the members from Lodges 29, Taylor and 47, Seaton — it’s always good to have you guys give a helping hand . . . thanks! . . . Barbara Macek for getting all the supplies for the dinner, That’s a big job! Well done! . . . Melanie and David for being with us all these years. I know this has been going on for a long time as my son reminded me that he has been out of college for 30 years and had helped two years before he graduated. Wow! What a success! We love all of our friends for coming year after year. Thank you! Fraternally, Margaret Mikeska —SPJST—
Lodge 32, Victoria: summer social potluck June 9
Summertime is almost here! Let’s get ready for it by celebrating this fun season with Lodge 32, Victoria at a summer social potluck on Thursday, June 9, 2016. The social begins at 6 p.m. at the lodge hall, located at 3502 North Laurent in Victoria. Members are asked to please bring at least one dish - two if you can - it will be total potluck - and a little music by Al Haisler!
P P P Presenting 2016 Officers P P P SPJST District Three
The 2016 District Three Officers are, left to right, District Youth Counselor Kay Weeks of Lodge 183, Arlington; Assistant DYC CarrieAnn Jones of Lodge 154, Fort Worth; Secretary Pat Dieterich of Lodge 6, Cottonwood; Treasurer Mary Steinman of Lodge 154, Fort Worth; Second Vice President John Vrla of Lodge 130, Dallas; President Selby Holder of Lodge 6, Cottonwood; First Vice President Lesli Milan of Lodge 154, Fort Worth; and Fraternal Activities Coordinator Vicki Sims of Lodge 84, Dallas.
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Memorial Day Tribute The Memorial Day tribute was very moving. Al Haisler sang patriotic songs with Toast of the Coast Barber Shop. The community band played several patriotic songs and recognized veterans to stand when their military song was played.
Thank You! We say thank you to all veterans and current military personnel. We owe our freedom to you. Thank you doesn’t begin to express our gratitude.
Join Hands Day Kathy Ahlstrom, Linda Mozisek, and Buddy and Nancy Zaplac volunteered at the Food Bank for Join Hands Day. Joining us were five members from Catholic Life of Victoria, four Girl Scout leaders and 14 Girl Scouts from Mission Valley. We hope to see you at our social on the 9th. Fraternally, Kathy Ahlstrom FAC/Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 66, Waco honors longtime members
The meeting of SPJST Lodge 66, Waco was called to order by President John Engelke at St. Paul’s Church on Monday, May 23, 2016, at 6 p.m. with all officers present. There were 14 members present. Members recited the Pledge of Allegiance and motto. Secretary Sister Dana McAdams read the minutes of the April 12 meeting, and they were approved as read. Sister Diana Engelke read a thank you note from the Board of Education of St. Paul’s Church for the donation of $100 made for the community Easter egg celebration. Sister Dorothy Veselka read a thank you from Henry and Barbara Veselka for the get well card for Henry. President Engelke thanked Lodge 66 for the $100 donation to SPJST Education and Nature Center (ENC). Sister Dorothy Veselka of the Entertainment Committee reported today that Bush’s chicken and sides are being served. Thanks to Mary Lou Urbanek for the green beans and squash from her garden. For the June meeting, hot dogs will be served with all the trimmings plus dessert and tea.
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Sister Dorothy Veselka of the Cheer and Condolence Committee reported she sent get well cards to Henry Veselka and Jane Galler - both had surgeries. We hope they are feeling okay. Keep Louie Veselka in your prayers as he is having cataract surgery on June 2. FAC Sister Diana gave the FAC report. She read a letter from State FAC Frank Horak. Bookkeeper Sister Diana Engelke gave the bookkeeping report. At today’s meeting, we were honored to have 50-year and 75-year members present. Fifty-year members were Henry E. Slovak and Arnold A. Gerick, Jr. Seventy-five-year member was William F. Cervenka. Congratulations to all of you. Also today, Henry and Betty Slovak celebrated their 60year wedding anniversary with us. Congratulations and many, many more happy anniversaries! Many thanks to John and Diana Engelke for replacing the fishing dock at SPJST ENC. You all did such a beautiful job. It was a lot of hard work for you two. Sister Diana Engelke read names of candidates for membership - Larry Matula wrote up Justin Lee Adcock, and Via Jean Randolph wrote up Loreal Michele Prince, Jamaya Nechell Prince, Rayshun Damarcia Williams, and Devon Jamareia Williams. All were accepted into Lodge 66. Transferred from Lodge 66 to Lodge 6, Cottonwood was Michael Veselka. President Engelke reminded members of the SPJST Convention that will be June 12 through June 15. Donation of $100 is being made for May to St. Paul’s vacation Bible school and $100 donation is being
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Lodges 6, Cottonwood; 66, Waco Support West Boy Scout
District Three Director John Engelke presents checks from Lodges 6, Cottonwood and 66, Waco and from his director’s discretionary funds to Devin Sembera of West Boy Scout Troop 494. The funds are going towards Justin’s Eagle Scout project for new signage at West City Hall. Plans are to have it
made to Scout Troop 494 in the name of Devin Sembera. Many thanks to Sister Diana Engelke for the beautiful flowers she presented to the mothers who were present today. Mother of the year was Mary Lou Urbanek. Door prize winner was Dorothy Veselka. One hundred percent winner was Betty Slovak.
Next Meeting—June 20 The next lodge meeting will be at St. Pauls Church on Monday, June 20 at 6 p.m. The meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m. Fraternally, Dorothy Veselka, Reporter. —SPJST—
completed in time for the 2016 Westfest celebration. Looking on are members of West Boy Scout Troop 494. RIGHT PHOTO: Devin, left, is pictured with his parents Dale and Kathy Sembera and grandfather Herbert Brem. They are all members of Lodge 6, Cottonwood.
Lodge 79 Corpus Christi supports rest home, ENC, CHM
Lodge 79, Corpus Christi enjoyed a meal of ham, sausage, and side dishes on Sunday, May 15, 2016. Member Michael Urbanovsky led us in the prayer. The meeting was called to order by President Mark Rebecek who also led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Nineteen members and guests were present. A moment of silence
was observed for deceased member William F. McDaniel. There was no one on the sick list. All officers were present except for Youth Leader Marcia Rew. President Rebecek introduced guests District Seven Youth Counselor Lian Pruski and District Seven President and Lodge 185, New Braunfels President Donnie Howard and wife April. It was so nice having them attend our meeting. Secretary Virginia Rebecek read the April minutes, and the minutes were approved. Treasurer Frank Sacky gave the financial report, and it was ap-
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Elena Kovar of Lodge 13, Dime Box receives SPJST Scholarship
Congratulations to Dime Box High School graduate Elena Kovar of Lodge 13, Dime Box! She was presented an SPJST Scholarship for $1,000 by District One Director Donnie Victorick.
Credentials Committee members, seated, left to right, Ben Trcalek of Lodge 17, New Tabor; Milton Peterson of Lodge 6, Cottonwood; and Rita Spinn of Lodge 80, Holland review delegate credentials at the Home Office last week in preparation for the 32nd SPJST Convention. Assisting them are Home Office staff members Linda Hill, back, left, and Janie Coakley. Not pictured is Supreme Lodge Secretary-Treasurer Leonard Mikeska.
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proved. Under communications, President Rebecek read a thank you note from the Deaf and Hard of Hearing for our donation. Secretary Virginia Rebecek read a death notice. FAC report was presented by VicePresident/FAC Jerry Sijansky. He stated Sarah Chapman was awarded a scholarship. Congratulations, Sarah! Jerry then read a letter from the S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home asking for donations for their new building. Lodge 79 is donating $500 for the purchase of a bench, $500 to SPJST Education and Nature Center (ENC), and $500 to the Czech Heritage Museum in Temple. Under unfinished business, President Rebecek is still trying to purchase insurance for our meetings. He will follow up on his findings at the June meeting. Under new business, District Seven President and Lodge 185, New Braunfels President Donnie Howard announced that he is running for District Seven Director. He gave a nice presentation. Larry Elzner made a motion that our monthly donation go to the VA Clinic Coffee Fund. There were no birthdays for the month of May. Donnie and April Howard celebrated their seventh wedding anniversary on May 23. Happy anniversary, Donnie and April! District Seven Youth Counselor Lian Pruski gave the youth club report. They had four members and
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Lodge 32, Victoria Members Participate in Memorial Day Tribute
Victoria Veterans Council Memorial Day tribute was held Monday, May 30, 2016, at Field of Honor on John Stockbauer Drive in Victoria. Members of Lodge 32, Victoria and the community took part in honoring deceased veterans at the annual remembrance and wreath-laying ceremony by Victoria Veterans Council member organizations. Guest speaker was Colonel
guests present. June 14 is Flag Day so the youth did the Vestnik project coloring the flag. Lian also discussed upcoming events such as Youth Achievement Day, 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive, and in July, an outing in San Antonio. Twenty-five dollar door prizes were won by Jerry Sijansky and Virginia Rebecek. Donnie and April Howard brought strudels so we had a special drawing, and they were won by Annika Urbanovsky, Larry Elzner, Frank Sacky, and Virginia Rebecek.
Lodge 25, Ennis Members Receive SPJST Scholarships
On May 26, 2016, District Three Director John Engelke presented five $1,000 SPJST Scholarships at Ennis High School. Pictured, left to right, are Logan Patrick Lipscomb, Timothy Todd Forbes, Director Engelke, Jacob Charles Honza, and Caleb Lee Skrivanek. Not pictured is Georgiana Paige Tignor.
Mike Petrash, United States Army (Ret).The Memorial Day tribute was very moving. Lodge 32 member Al Haisler sang patriotic songs with Toast of the Coast Barber Shop. The community band played patriotic songs and recognized veterans by asking them to stand when their military song was played. —Submitted by Kathy Ahlstrom, Reporter
Next Meeting—June 19 The next meeting will be Sunday, June 19. We will celebrate Father’s Day and have fried chicken. We ask members to bring a side dish. The meeting adjourned. Fraternally, Virginia Rebecek, Secretary —SPJST—
Lodge 84, Dallas: members, please come to June 8 special meeting
Dear Members, The active Lodge 84, Dallas members have been discussing various options about what to do in the best interest of the current lodge facility. Lodge 84, Dallas is the Czech Center of Dallas—but we need . . . we must have . . . our members’ input and help. The facility/lodge hall/building needs constant maintenance and repairs, and we must come up with a solution for our Czech Center of Dallas. At the last meeting in May, it was decided to hold a special committee meeting on Wednesday, June 8 beginning at 6:30 p.m. Please save the date, circle it on your calendar, and set a reminder in your smart phone. We need Lodge 84 members to help decide what is best for the lodge’s future. We want to have a plan in place for Lodge 84. We want to be able to have a facility—not meet at a member’s home or
the local Denny’s. We want to continue to have some resemblance of a lodge intact, but we must have your input. The current property is not for sale, but we must hear ideas from our other members—not just the 12 or so members who regularly attend meetings each month. Our parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents worked hard to establish Lodge 84 as one of the prominent lodges of SPJST. We are so proud of our past. But, we must work to preserve the lodge’s future by planning today. Please help. Please contact Lodge 84, Dallas President Justine Yeager with any questions prior to the meeting by emailing her at dyeags@swbell.net. Again, the date is Wednesday, June 8 at 6:30 p.m. at Lodge 84, Dallas. The address is 2625 Floyd Street in Dallas. Can we please count on you to be there to offer input and advice? Fraternally, Anne Scott Cowan Reporter —SPJST—
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Lodge 91 San Jacinto meets this Saturday
Dear Members, Lodge 91, San Jacinto will hold its second quarterly meeting of 2016 at Luna’s Mexican Restaurant on Saturday, June 11 at 11 a.m. Luna’s is located off of Cedar Bayou Lynchburg in Baytown. There will be a short meeting followed by lunch. Please join us for good food and a fun time. Fraternally, Vonda Smesny Secretary —SPJST—
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Lodge 32, Victoria; Catholic Life of Victoria; Girl Scouts Join Hands at Food Bank
Kathy Ahlstrom, Linda Mozisek, and Buddy and Nancy Zaplac volunteer at the Food Bank for Join Hands Day. Joining them were five members from
Catholic Life of Victoria, four Girl Scout leaders and 14 Girl Scouts from Mission Valley. —Submitted by Kathy Ahlstrom, Reporter
Lodge 92 Fort Worth meets June 21
We invite you to mark these upcoming meetings and activities on your calendar and plan to visit Lodge 92, Fort Worth’s National Hall, located at 3316 Roberts Cutoff Road. Get ready for a great time! Wednesday, June 8 Sportsmens’ Club meets at 7:30 p.m.; monthly meeting of hunting and fishing enthusiasts with speakers and door prizes. Free and open to the public.
Friday, June 10 Tanglefoot dance from 8 to 11 p.m. Admission is $10 for members and $17 for non-members.
Sunday, June 12—Attention! Please note—we will not have a lodge meeting on Sunday, June 12. We
Home Office Staff Members Finalize 32nd SPJST Convention Details
will meet on Tuesday, June 21 at 6 p.m. The trustees will meet from 5 to 6 p.m. to discuss repairs to the hall. Tuesday, June 14 Ladies Circle at 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday, June 14 Game night at Lodge 92 at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 21 Lodge 92 meeting at 6 p.m.
Tuesday, June 28 Game night at Lodge 92 at 7 p.m.
Sunday, July 10 Lodge 92 meeting, meal, and big polka dance at National Hall with Ennis Czech Boys Band! The day’s schedule is: 1 to 2 p.m. - Lodge 92 Meeting 2 to 3 p.m. - Meal available for $8 3 to 7 p.m. - Dance admission is $8
SPJST Home Office staff members and officers met last week to finalize last-minute details for the 32nd SPJST Convention which begins Sunday, June 12 at Killeen Civic and Conference Center. Pictured are, left to right, Brooke Hoelscher, Susan Shofner, Tammy Martinez, Debbie Dohnalik, Debbie Klinkovsky, Janie Coakley, Linda Hill, and Ann Paruzinski. These are some of the staff members who will be available to answer questions and assist delegates during the Convention.
Hall Rentals Rental information for National Hall and/or to obtain an event schedule, contact Events Manager Jon Durham at 817-624-1361 or visit www.nationalhallfortworth com. Fraternally, Angela Paprskar Casteel President —SPJST—
Lodge 117 Robstown meets June 18
SPJST Lodge 117, Robstown will hold its quarterly meeting on Saturday, June 18, 2016. Lodge 117 does not have a lodge hall; therefore, we hold our meetings at Hilltop Community Center, 11425 Leopard Street in Corpus Christi. The meeting time is 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. After the meeting, members will have a social. We would like to have more members attend these meetings. Fraternally, Frances McDonald, President —SPJST—
Lodge 142 Houston meets June 19
The next meeting of SPJST Lodge 142, Houston will be Sunday, June 19 - the third Sunday at 2 p.m. with a meal served at 1 p.m. Members and friends will meet at SPJST Lodge 88, Houston. Keith Kieschnick, President —SPJST—
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Lodge 151 Wharton meets June 21
SPJST Lodge 151, Wharton will hold its quarterly meeting on Tuesday, June 21, 2016, at Wharton Depot Museum, located at 100 Sunset Street in Wharton. We had to change the date of our meeting because the SPJST Convention convenes on our regular meeting date. We voted to meet on the third Tuesday of the month because some of our members have meetings scheduled on the third Monday. A light meal will be served at 6:30
p.m. Please call Carolyn Bucek at 979532-1910 before Thursday, June 16 if you plan to attend so she can make arrangements for the food. Members with birthdays in April, May, and June will be honored. We hope to see you. Fraternally, Janie Bucek Secretary/FAC —SPJST—
Lodge 187 Round Rock reports on May meeting
The May meeting was on the 15th, and we started with the discussion on the new assistant living facility in Taylor. Next, we talked about all the upcoming events and who is participating. We voted on and approved a transfer from Lodge 172, Pasadena whom we hope to see soon! Entertainment was provided by Jennave Fuchs, and she gave a wonderful and insightful speech about Mother’s Day and Memorial Day. May birthdays are for Dana Volek,
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Greg Kasper, and Lance Rohlack We ended with having a mouth-watering potluck with some great SPJST family. We hope all remembered to take pictures on Memorial Weekend and send them to the Vestnik.
Next Meeting—July 10 There will be no June meeting due to summer trips, graduations, and other functions. The next meeting will be Sunday, July 10. We are having a planned summer potluck of hot dogs. We will send out the planned list as the time gets closer as a reminder. Blessings to all, Jennifer McCarthy, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 54, West Members Join Hands at West Rest Haven
Lodge 54, West members gathered for a Join Hands Day project on May 6, 2016. Lodge members provided and served kolaches and buchtas for the Mother’s Day celebration at West Rest Haven. TOP CENTER PHOTO: Thanks to Lodge 54 volunteers, left to right, Joann Matus, Jaydean Willis,
Wilburn Willis, Janice Kaluza, Elizabeth Vanek of Lodge 6, Cottonwood, Mary Lou Mynar, Linda Kaluza, and Jeanne Maler. BELOW LEFT PHOTO: Thanks to Lodge 54 volunteers Elmer and Christine Bishop who are pictured serving kolaches. —Submitted by Janice Kaluza, Secretary
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Lodge 79, Corpus Christi Shares May Meeting Scenes
LEFT PHOTO: Laura Rebecek baked a special Mother’s Day cake for Lodge 79, Corpus Christi’s May meeting. PHOTO 2: Dorothy McCoy decorates tables for the meeting celebrating a belated Mother’s Day. PHOTO 3: District
Seven President/Lodge 185, New Braunfels President Donnie Howard addresses members that he is running for District Seven Director. RIGHT PHOTO: Members enjoy a meal of ham and sides at the May meeting.
LEFT PHOTO: Members and guests enjoy a meal of ham and sides at Lodge 79’s May meeting. CENTER PHOTO: Lodge 79 Youth Club members and guests completed their Vestnik projects and coloring the flag contest. Pictured are, left to right, Marcus Rebecek, Sarah Urbanovsky,
District Seven Youth Counselor Lian Pruski, Annika Urbanovsky, Lilyanna Howard, and April Howard. RIGHT PHOTO: Guests April and Donnie Howard celebrated their seventh wedding anniversary on May 23. Congratulations!
Lodge 189 Bryan-College Station meets this Sunday
The next meeting of Lodge 189, Bryan-College Station will be held one-half hour earlier than normal on Saturday, June 12, 2016, at 1:30 p.m. at C&J Barbeque, 1010 South Texas Avenue in Bryan. All members are encouraged to attend and participate in lodge business and planning. The lodge will not be providing a meal, but please come early if you wish to enjoy lunch and fellowship with fellow lodge members prior to the business meeting. For more information, please contact Lodge 189 President Henry Mayo at 979-777-1426 or hpmayo@gmail. Fraternally, Henry Mayo President —SPJST—
★ ★ Reunions ★ ★
Reunion notices are published at no charge and as a benefit to our SPJST members. First-run announcements may be edited to fit the space. Thereafter, until the week prior to the reunion date - as space permits - notices will be run in an abbreviated form. Please include your SPJST lodge number/name, and your contact phone number. Thank you.
June 11 Pavel and Rosina (Kovar) Belicek family—at the Senior Activity Center, Thorndale. For information, contact Johnnie Mogonye 512-453-6014; or email jhemdlm2@aol.com. Submitted by Jeanette Peterson, Lodge 18, Elgin.
June 12 Vajdak family—at SPJST Lodge 9, Snook hall, Snook. Call Carla Welch 979-229-3630 for information. Submitted by Margie Vajdak Nohra, Lodge 9, Snook.
June 12 Stojanik-Pavlasek-Kubala-SkrhakPospisil families—at SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor hall, Taylor. For info, contact 2016 reunion committee members: Monica Stojanik 512-560-1515; monica.stojanik@yahoo.com; and
Irene Cavanaugh 254-527-3205; irenec@fsbcentex.com. Submitted by Monica Stojanik, Lodge 20, Granger June 12 Frank and Helen Patava-Hejl families—at SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton
Lodge 66, Waco Presents Mother of the Year
Lodge 66, Waco recognized mothers at the May meeting. Congratulations to Mother of the Year Mary Lou Urbanek! She is pictured with Lodge 66 President John Engelke.
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Star Hall. For information, contact Karen (Hejl) Massar 254-774-9944; or 254-760-5425. Submitted by Karen Massar, Lodge 47, Seaton.
July 9 Bartek family—at Ratibor Country Grill and Catering, Ratibor. For information, contact Amy Pagel Devereaux 254-913-9256 or Paula Pagel Faris 512-818-0259. Submitted by, Paula Pagel Faris Lodge 47, Seaton —SPJST—
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Cynthia Vrazel Strmiska, Danny Zapletal broadcast live from National Polka Festival
Supreme Lodge Vice President candidate Cynthia Vrazel Strmiska along with KBEC 1390AM Polka Party DJ Danny Zapletal broadcast live at the National Polka Festival in Ennis on Sunday morning, May 29, 2016, from the KJT Hall. A member of SPJST Lodge 15, Buckholts, Cynthia is an avid polka fan, and says, “My, that was so much fun! Thanks for having me on, Danny.” Cynthia and Danny discussed her history and association with the festival, specifically the many years that her family’s band, The Vrazels’ Polka Band, played at the festival, as well as her ongoing campaign. Brother Zapletal, who just completed his 25th year as the festival’s chairman, is a member of SPJST Lodge 25, Ennis and is the founder and leader of the Ennisbased band, Czech And Then Some (CATS). CATS will be entertaining attendees at the 32nd SPJST Convention Banquet on Monday night, June 13.
Lodge 117, Robstown Members Visit Windsor of Calallen
LEFT and TOP PHOTOS: Windsor Nursing and Rehab of Calallen. RIGHT PHOTO: A birthday celebrant is pictured with her grandson and Activities Director Kristopher Cisneros, in back.
Dear Readers, On Friday, April 22, 2016, members of SPJST Lodge 117, Robstown went to Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation of Calallen to help the residents celebrate birthdays for April. Birthday celebrations are held each month. Lodge 117 made treat bags for the celebrants. All present
were served birthday cake and ice cream. Everyone had a good time. Members of Lodge 117 plan to do this each month. Fraternally, Kathryn Marek, Treasurer —SPJST—
LEFT PHOTO: Left to right, Lodge 117, Robstown President Frances McDonald, Vice President/FAC Frank Sijansky, and Treasurer Kathryn Marek. Seated is a birthday celebrant. CENTER PHOTO: Birthday celebrant, seated, is pictured with Activities Director Kristopher Cisneros and Lodge 117
President Frances McDonald. RIGHT PHOTO: Activities Director Kristopher Cisneros, Lodge 117 Treasurer Kathryn Marek, and Lodge 117 President Frances McDonald. Seated is one of the birthday celebrants. —Submitted by Kathryn Marek, Treasurer
Fleas
By Wizzie Brown Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Program Specialist
Fleas are ectoparasites and females require a blood meal to produce eggs. After feeding on a host, females can produce about 30 to 50 eggs per day that fall off the host animal and into carpeting or other areas of the home or outside in areas where the animal frequents. Larvae feed on organic matter as well as partially digested blood excreted by the adult fleas. After fleas pupate, they hatch out of the cocoon in about two weeks, but pupae can remain dormant for up to five months waiting for a host. A proper flea management program has two parts - managing fleas on any pets and managing fleas in the environment. A veterinarian should be consulted about flea control for pets; there are numerous products on the market that work well. Grooming the animal with a flea comb or bathing can help reduce flea numbers. When you find fleas on a pet, you most likely will need to treat the pet, inside the home, and the yard. Treatment should be targeted to areas where the pet likes to hang out. Fleas found in and around homes that do not have pets may be coming from wildlife. The attic and crawl spaces should be inspected to see if wildlife has moved into the area, bringing fleas with them. Wildlife should be removed with traps and the
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area treated with an insecticide labeled for fleas. After wildlife is removed, the area should be sealed so that wildlife cannot move in again. It is also possible for new homeowners with no pets to have fleas. This usually results from previous owners having pets. Fleas can remain dormant for several months and become active again when they sense vibrations from hosts. Inside, vacuum regularly, getting under furniture and along baseboards to reduce flea eggs, larvae, and pupae. Place the vacuum bag in a sealed plastic bag and throw away in an outdoor garbage can at least once a week so fleas do not hatch out and re-infest the home. Wash pet bedding in hot water. Bathe pets regularly and use a flea comb to remove fleas. Avoid walking pets in known flea infested areas. Outside, pesticide treatments should target areas where pets frequent. Full sun areas do not need to be treated as fleas will not remain in these areas. When treating for fleas, you need to treat at least two times. The second treatment should occur 10 to 14 days after the initial treatment. For more information or help with identification, contact Wizzie Brown, Texas AgriLife Extension Service Program Specialist at 512-8549600. Check out my blog at www.urbanipm.blogspot.com The information given herein is for educational purposes only. Reference to commercial products or trade names is made with the understanding that no discrimination is intended and no endorsement by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Extension or the Texas A&M AgriLife Research is implied.Extension programs serve people of all ages regardless of socioeconomic level, race, color, sex, religion, disability, or national origin.
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Still Friends By d.knape
A cat will meow a dog will growl
a cat will screech a dog will howl
their differences naturally endowed
yet the two of them still friends somehow. —SPJST—
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Board of Directors of S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home is excited to announce the upcoming completion of a new 96-bed skilled nursing facility in Taylor, Texas. This facility will include state-of-the-art skilled nursing services, memory care, and an outstanding therapy rehabilitation center. This new facility is scheduled to begin providing health care services to individuals in August 2016. For almost 60 years, S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home in Taylor has provided quality longterm care for the elderly population in this community and its surrounding area. Maintaining an excellent reputation among the general population, the Rest Home continues to maintain an occupancy rate that exceeds 98 percent. Over time, another skilled nursing facility was opened in Needville in 1972; an assisted living facility was built in Taylor in 2003 and this facility expanded in 2008; our board recently acquired another skilled nursing facility in Hillje bringing the total to four facilities where we are providing health care to residents in various locations within the state. We are reaching out to you as individuals and lodges to consider making charitable financial contributions, not only for your tax purposes, but to be a part of the excitement of the growth you would be creating in this community. Please join us in carrying on the legacy of quality care and services to the elderly that possibly you and your forefathers began in 1957. It’s getting close to convention time, and this prompts us to think about the convention back in 1956. The Rest Home Committee presented their re-
port to the delegates, and the convention approved the concept of constructing a home for the elderly. S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home was built and opened its doors in December 1957. At that time, members and lodges chose to purchase furnishings for the resident rooms, common areas, and benches. Just as members and lodges made contributions to the original facility, you have the opportunity to make a humanitarian donation for the new facility.Your donation can be a gift or it can honor/memorialize another person(s). Some options are:
Humanitarian Donations - Open Donors of $10,000 or more can have their name placed on the Wall of Honor.
Furnish 1 Sun Room (6) - $3,000 Donors can have their name on a plaque in the sun room.
Stained Glass Windows in Chapel (3) - $3,000 each Donors can have their name on a plaque by each window.
Benches - $500 Donors can have a name plaque on a bench.
Therapy Equipment - Open Donors can have their name on a plaque in the therapy room/gym. Artwork and Accessories - Open
Furnish Great Room (1) - $11,000 Activity Equipment Donors can have their name on the and Supplies - Open Wall of Honor and on a plaque in the great room. We look forward to your participaFurnish 1 Living Room (6) - $8,000 tion and support. Submit your charitaDonors can have their name on a ble donation to: plaque in the living room. S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home PO Box 850 Furnish 1 Dining Room with Tables/Chairs Taylor, Texas 76574 and Accessories (6) - $5,000 each Donors can have their name on a Let’s Visit in Killeen! plaque in the dining room. Please stop by our display on Tuesday, June 14 at the 32nd SPJST Convention Beauty Shop - $5,000 in Killeen, Texas. Marketing Director Donors can have their name on a Julie Stermer will be available to assist plaque in the beauty shop. or answer any questions. We look forward to visiting with you. Furnishings for Woody Richards a Resident Room (96) - $4,000 Administrator Donors can have a name plaque on the room door. —SPJST—
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32nd SPJST Convention June 12 to June 15, 2016
Killeen Civic and Conference Center
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SPJST Convention Howdy Party Band: Jerry Haisler and the Melody 5
3601 South W.S. Young Drive • Killeen, Texas 76543 ★ ★ ★ Sunday,
June 12 ★ ★ ★
★ ★ ★ Monday,
June 13 ★ ★ ★
12:30 to 4 p.m. 4 to 7 p.m.
7 to 8:30 a.m. 7:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m. 10 a.m. to 12 noon 12 noon to 1 p.m. 1 to 4 p.m. 6:30 to 10 p.m.
Delegates’ Registration Howdy Party Complimentary snacks and cash bar. Music by Jerry Haisler and the Melody 5 Late Registration Complimentary Coffee and Water Assembly of Delegates Opening Ceremonies • Delegates’ Picture Morning Snacks and Beverages Business Session Lunch (advance tickets only) Smoked ham and swiss on a pretzel roll with kicked up mac and cheese or Smoked ham and cheese chef salad Both include banana pudding. Business Session Convention Banquet (advance tickets only) Suggested Attire: Semi-Formal Social Time: 6:30 to 7 p.m. Dinner: 7 p.m. • Cash bar available. Burgundy beef tips/smothered chicken in cream sauce, spring mix salad, garlic mashed potatoes, parmesan crusted asparagus, yeast rolls, assorted desserts Dance: 8 to 10 p.m. - Czech and Then Some
★ ★ ★ Tuesday,
7:30 a.m. 8 to 12 noon 9:30 a.m. 12 noon to 1 p.m. 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
June 14 ★ ★ ★
Complimentary Coffee and Water Business Session Morning Snacks and Beverages Lunch (advance tickets only) Chopped brisket sandwich served on a kaiser roll with southern style potato salad or grilled chicken salad Both include peach cobbler. Business Session
No Evening Activities Scheduled
★ ★ ★ Wednesday,
7:30 a.m. 8 a.m. to TBA 9:30 a.m. 12 noon to 1 p.m.
June 15 ★ ★ ★
Complimentary Coffee and Water Business Session Morning Snacks and Beverages Lunch (advance tickets only) Mesquite chicken salad sandwich on croissant with tomato, cucumber, and red onion salad or taco salad with fresh salsa and guacamole Both include lemon cream cake with blueberry compote.
Jerry Haisler and the Melody 5 from Temple, Texas, will play for the 32nd Annual SPJST Convention Howdy Party on Sunday, June 12 at the Killeen Civic and Conference Center from 4 to 7 p.m. Band members are, left to right, Charles Mikeska - accordion, steel guitar, keyboard, vocals; Bob Haisler - bass, tuba, vocals; Terry Taylor - guitar, fiddle, vocals; Joe Morris - drums, vocals; and Jerry Haisler - bandleader - lead guitar, tenor sax, accordion, fiddle, vocals. Charles, Joe, and Jerry are members of SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton, and Bob is a member of Lodge 18, Elgin.
Jerry Haisler and the Melody 5 started in the fall of 1966. That makes for almost 50 years of continuous entertainment in Central Texas. In recent years, the band recommitted itself to its Czech heritage and focused on Czech tunes that band members listened to when growing up. This combination of familiar waltzes, polkas, and classic country music has been pleasing to fans and dancers across a variety of venues and events in Central Texas. The band has played many, many weddings and anniversaries; often following up with a 25th, 40th, or 50th anniversary dance or a wedding for the children of the original bride and groom. In 1969, the Melody 5 was a back-up band for the legendary Bob Wills. From 1978 to 2012, the band recorded three CDs, four cassettes, a VHS polka video, and two DVDs with Mollie B. Jerry Haisler started playing saxophone and guitar at the age of 10 with his dad Bob Haisler, an accordion player, and Alice Sulak who ran the local dance venue, Tom Sefcik Hall in Seaton, Texas. Alice, who is a mem-
ber of Lodge 47, Seaton, played saxophone and drums. Fans often thought Alice was Jerry’s mother. Alice and Jerry played together for almost 50 years! “A good friend to all the band members,” Jerry says, “she was certainly a mentor to me as well as Charles Mikeska, our accordion player.” Bobby Haisler, Jerry’s nephew and grandson of Bob Haisler, started playing drums with the band when he was 13. He is currently the band’s bass player. Jerry’s son Mark Haisler played bass guitar and rhythm guitar from time to time. Bob Haisler, played in the Melody 5 until he was 92 years old. Jerry’s uncle, L.P. (Slim) Haisler (Slim Haisler and Playboys), also played accordion, and he occasionally played with Jerry and Bob at events and dances. Jerry Haisler and the Melody 5 is a family-oriented band that is proud to be a part of the polka music experience in Texas. They look forward to playing for the Howdy Party at the SPJST Convention. —SPJST—
Czech Heritage Museum at 119 West French in Temple invites delegates’ families to visit on Monday, June 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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11th Annual SPJST Car Show and Czech Heritage Celebration
We extend sincere thanks and appreciation to all of this year’s car show participants. A total of 162 of the most awesome vehicles in the Central Texas area—plus 12 sponsor vehicles—were displayed at SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall on Saturday, May 7. It was a perfect car show day with lots of sun! And, the hall and grounds were filled with hundreds and hundreds of spectators throughout the day. The Czech Heritage Celebration included several folklife demonstrations hosted by the Czech Heritage Museum. The Praha Bros. entertained for everyone’s listening and dancing pleasure. Vendors, children’s activities hosted by SPJST Education and Nature Center, kolache eating contest, silent auction,
Saturday, May 7, 2016 • SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall
and District Two Beseda Dancers were also part of the afternoon of fun. A special thank you to our sponsors listed on page 19 for their generous contributions. Thanks to the businesses and individuals who donated items for the auctions. Thanks to the buyers, too! And, a big thank you to the volunteers who helped make the day a success. Proceeds benefitted the SPJST Foundation which supports Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center in Temple and SPJST Education and Nature Center in Ledbetter. And, thanks to Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall members for hosting the event. Be sure to visit www.spjst.org to see many pictures from the day. —SPJST—
BEST OF SHOW
Darryl Gayhart Rockdale, Texas 1961 Chevy Impala SS Bubbletop
2016 SPJST Car Show Winners
For many more car show photos, visit www.spjst.org! Photos are also on SPJST’s Facebook page.
SPJST DUKE’S CHOICE, DUCHESS’ CHOICE
BEST INTERIOR/GRAPHICS/PAINT/ENGINE
T-BUCKET
PRE-1948
BEST OF SHOW
PEOPLES’ CHOICE
STREET ROD OPEN
SPJST MEMBER SPECIAL AWARDS
DISTANCE
CLUB PARTICIPATION
YOUTH
STREET ROD CLOSED
1955-1957 CHEVY
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2016 SPJST Car Show Winners
CAMARO 1967-1981
CAMARO 2010-NEWER
CHEVELLE
CORVETTE C1/C2/C3
CORVETTE C4
CORVETTE C5
CORVETTE C6
CORVETTE C7
OTHER CHEVY
GM - NOT CHEVY
MUSTANG 1964-1978
MUSTANG 1979-2004
MUSTANG 2005-NEWER
THUNDERBIRD
OTHER FORD
CLASSIC MOPAR
MODERN MOPAR
PONTIAC
EL CAMINO
FOREIGN/EXOTIC
IMPORT/COMPACT
CHEVY TRUCK
FORD TRUCK
DODGE TRUCK
OPEN CLASS - CAR
OPEN CLASS - TRUCK
SPECIAL INTEREST
TRACTORS
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
UNRESTORED
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Best of Show Award Darryl Gayhart Rockdale, Texas 1961 Chevy Impala SS Bubbletop
People’s Choice Awards 1st - Bob Rackley Harker Heights, Texas 1956 Ford F100 2nd - Joyce Hunter Burnet, Texas 1937 Ford Coupe 3rd - Freddy Washburn Temple, Texas 1955 Chevy 2-Door Bel Air “Top 3” SPJST Member Awards John Paysee SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton 1929 Ford Roadster Temple, Texas
Felix Velasquez SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton 1955 Chevy Pickup Temple, Texas Raymond Elleven SPJST Lodge 25, Ennis 1959 Chevy El Camino Ennis, Texas
Club Participation Award (tie) Heart of Texas Corvette Club Temple, Texas 8 vehicles Scrapyard Clan Temple, Texas 8 vehicles
Best Engine Richard Hykel Troy, Texas 1969 Chevy Camaro
Best Graphics Penny Reese Killeen, Texas 2016 Chevy Camaro Best Interior Johnny Garrett Waco, Texas 1957 Chevy Bel Air
Best Paint Jimmy Weaver China Spring, Texas 1956 Ford F100
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Distance Award Rudolph Svoboda Queen City, Texas 1950 Ford 2-Door Coupe SPJST State Duke’s Choice Billy Bachmeyer Temple, Texas 1948 Dodge 450 Series
SPJST State Duchess’ Choice Dave Curtis Temple, Texas 1968 Chevy C10 ••••••••••••
★ Car Show Classes ★ T-Bucket 1st - Pernell Larson Moody, Texas 1923 Ford T-Bucket Pre-1948 1st - Hal Senkel Bryan, Texas 1930 Ford A Coupe
Street Rod - Open 1st - John Paysse Temple, Texas 1929 Ford Roadster 2nd - Rick Lynch Eddy, Texas 1948 Chevy Aero Sedan Street Rod - Closed 1st - Joyce Gunter Burnet, Texas 1937 Ford Coupe 2nd - Mike Gaston Gatesville, Texas 1935 Ford Pickup 3rd - Bob and Deborah Shafer Belton, Texas 1940 Ford Sedan
1955–1957 Chevy 1st - Freddy Washburn Temple, Texas 1955 Chevy 2 Door Bel Air 2nd - Johnny Garrett Waco, Texas 1957 Chevy Bel Air 3rd - Willie Snow Belton, Texas 1956 Chevy 2 Door Sedan
Chevy Camaro (1967–1981) 1st - Richard D. Hykel Troy, Texas 1969 Chevy Camaro 2nd - Murphy Talley Belton, Texas 1968 Chevy Camaro 3rd - Edward and Linda Volek Taylor, Texas 1968 Chevy Camaro
Chevy Camaro (1982–2002) 1st - Joey Gandara Troy, Texas 1998 Chevy Camaro SS
Chevy Camaro (2010–newer) 1st - Shawn Hendricks Leander, Texas 2010 Chevy Camaro 2nd - Carlos R. Ortiz Killeen, Texas 2012 Chevy Camaro 3rd - Penny Reese Killeen, Texas 2016 Chevy Camaro Chevy Chevelle 1st - Joe Hromadka West, Texas 1970 Chevy Chevelle SS 2nd - Raymond and Chris Hood Moody, Texas 1967 Chevy Chevelle SS Chevy Corvette C1/C2/C3 (1953-1982) 1st - John Hughling Temple, Texas 1965 Chevy Corvette 2nd - John Hicks Franklin, Texas 1959 Chevy Corvette 3rd - Edwin Maas, Jr. Temple, Texas 1960 Chevy Corvette Chevy Corvette C4 (1984–1996) 1st - Harald Weldon Copperas Cove, Texas 1993 Chevy Corvette 2nd - Earl W. Troutt Temple, Texas 1989 Chevy Corvette
Chevy Corvette C5 (1997-2004) 1st - Bill Hamby Troy, Texas 2004 Chevy Corvette 2nd - Kathy Winter Temple, Texas 2002 Chevy Corvette 3rd - Pam Stahr Troy, Texas 2001 Chevy Corvette Chevy Corvette C6 (2005–2013) 1st - Dean Benn Belton, Texas 2010 Chevy Corvette ZR1 2nd - Tyrone Willis Killeen, Texas 2010 Chevy Corvette ZR1 Chevy Corvette C7 (2014-newer) 1st - Eric Brewer Killeen, Texas 2015 Chevy Corvette 2nd - Ismael Torres Temple, Texas 2015 Chevy Corvette Z06
Other Chevy 1st - Darryl Gayhart Rockdale, Texas 1961 Chevy Impala SS Bubbletop 2nd - Gary and Cathy Wright Marlin, Texas 1962 Chevy Impala SS 3rd - Larry Light Moody, Texas 1934 Chevy Sedan GM (not Chevy) 1st - Darryl McKinley Hutto, Texas 1970 Buick Skylark 2nd - Billy Bachmeyer Temple, Texas 1955 GMC 450 Series 3rd - Paul Hosick Cameron, Texas 1965 Oldsmobile 442
Ford Mustang (1964–1978) 1st - Wesley Brown Jonesboro, Texas 1966 Ford Mustang 2nd - Joe Woolbright Ponder, Texas 1967 Ford Mustang 3rd - Jackie Gaston Gatesville, Texas 1969 Ford Mustang
Ford Mustang (1979-2004) 1st - John E. Sutton Temple, Texas 2001 Ford Mustang GT 2nd - Todd Keiper Killeen, Texas 1988 Ford Mustang 3rd - Scott and Cody Schoppe Cameron, Texas 1993 Ford Mustang Ford Mustang (2005–newer) 1st - Richard Reynolds Harker Heights, Texas 2009 Ford Mustang Roush 2nd - Marek Skala Killeen, Texas 2015 Ford Mustang GT 3rd - Lance Heidt Copperas Cove, Texas 2008 Ford Mustang GT Ford Thunderbird 1st - Lynda Broad and Barbara Jennrich Moody, Texas 2003 Ford Thunderbird 2nd - Al Schneider Temple, Texas 2005 Ford Thunderbird 3rd - David Kunze Hewitt, Texas 1957 Ford Thunderbird Other Ford 1st - Wyatt Wetzel Harker Heights, Texas 1958 Ford Edsel 2nd - Butch Doss Axtell, Texas 1950 Ford Tudor 3rd - Jerry Brown Temple, Texas 1967 Ford Ranchero
Classic Mopar 1st - Bart Lockhart Hearne, Texas 1969 Plymouth Roadrunner 2nd - Keith Morgan Harker Heights, Texas 1970 Dodge Dart 3rd - Jessica Bachmeyer Temple, Texas 1953 Plymouth Belvedere
Modern Mopar (2006-newer) 1st - Robert Taylor Temple, Texas 2015 Dodge Challenger
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Pontiac 1st - John Nigliazzo Hearne, Texas 1966 Pontiac GTO 2nd - Lil Bil Gillen Killeen, Texas 1965 Pontiac GTO 3rd - Randy Threadgill Hearne, Texas 1975 Pontiac Trans Am
El Camino 1st - David Blankemeir Temple, Texas 1986 Chevy El Camino 2nd - Raymond Elleven Ennis, Texas 1959 Chevy El Camino
Foreign/Exotic 1st - Rick Chapman Lorena, Texas 1973 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia 2nd - Robert Hobby Harker Heights, Texas 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK 350 Convertible 3rd - Brandy Maas Temple, Texas 1965 Shelby American Cobra Import/Compact 1st - Carolyn Weekley Killeen, Texas 2013 Scion FRS 2nd - James Tidwell Hearne, Texas 1978 Subaru Brat 3rd - Johnny Lopez, Jr. Temple, Texas 2004 Nissan 350Z Nismo Chevy Truck 1st - Dave Curtis Temple, Texas 1968 Chevy C10 Pickup 2nd - Felix Velasquez Temple, Texas 1955 Chevy Pickup 3rd - John Zubik Killeen, Texas 1962 Chevy C10 Pickup
Ford Truck 1st - Bob Rackley Harker Heights, Texas 1956 Ford F100 2nd - Tory Webster Belton, Texas 2001 Ford F150 Lightning 3rd - Dale Rueter Gatesville, Texas 1964 Ford F100 Dodge Truck 1st - Billy Bachmeyer Temple, Texas 1948 Dodge 450 Series 2nd - Glenn Eastwood Robinson, Texas 1936 Dodge Pickup 3rd - Ken Janicek Cameron, Texas 1939 Dodge TC 1/2 Ton Open Class-Car 1st - Paul Hanusch Belton, Texas 1965 Shelby A/C Cobra 2nd - Billy Bachmeyer Temple, Texas 1952 Willys Aero Ace 3rd - Gene Holmes Belton, Texas 1965 Factory Five MKIV Roadster
Open Class-Truck 1st - Billy Bachmeyer Temple, Texas 1962 Dodge Power Wagon 2nd - Joe W. Partridge Belton, Texas 1966 Ford Bronco 3rd - Tom Kelly Cameron, Texas 1962 Chevy C10 Truck Special Interest 1st - Jody Orsag Hewitt, Texas 1966 Shelby Cobra 2nd - E.W. Scherbinski Belton, Texas 2014 Viper SRT
Tractor 1st - Hal Senkel Bryan, Texas 1947 Farmall Model H 2nd - Billy Bachmeyer Temple, Texas 2015 Mini Rod Tractor 3rd - Jason Koliha Rogers, Texas 1942 Case SO Orchard Under Construction 1st - Rod Rodriguez Belton, Texas 1952 Ford Custom Line 2nd - Stephen Chasak Bryan, Texas 1977 Chevy Nova 3rd - Gary White Temple, Texas 1930 Ford Sedan Unrestored 1st - Al Schneider Temple, Texas 1956 Ford Victoria 2nd - James Gallaway Gatesville, Texas 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe 3rd - John and Janie Brown Valley Mills, Texas 1958 Chevy Apache Pickup Youth 1st - Colton Marek Granger, Texas 1987 Dodge Ram Charger 2nd - Marshal Hodges Temple, Texas 1962 Ford Falcon 3rd - Keith Wockenfuss Conroe, Texas 1988 Dodge D150
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Thank You, Auction/Special Donors. We Appreciate You! 2nd Street Emporium Ambit Energy Ann Green Arbonne Int’l - Lorna Brockette Arusha’s Coffee House Aunt Minnie’s Antiques and Estate Sale Barbara and Allen Rubino Bargain Barn Bell County Sheriff’s Department Candlewood Suites Clem Mikeska’s Pit Bar-B-Q and Catering Darling Décor & More David and Melanie Zavodny Nauert David and Sharon Kolinek Debbie - Vendor #8411 at Exchange on Central Doss Sales Co. Earthscapes Garden and Home Evelyn Bluhorn Flying Goat Photography Frank and Debbie Klinkovsky Hampton Inn - Temple Hilton Garden Inn - Temple Holiday Inn Express and Suites Holly Knecht Jack Hilliard Distributing Co. (Budweiser) Jesse and Linda Pospisil Jim and Karen Hickman John’s Jewelry and Repair Johnnie’s Cleaners Kolache Kitchen Kutula Hair and Nail Salon LaQuinta Inns and Suites LaVerne Vanicek Leonard Kaderka Lonesome Pine Nursery Lowe’s Meineke Car Care Center Michael Wagner Mobi Dog Pet Salon and Spa
Nature’s Way Distributing & 6th Street Antiques - Belton PaperGraphics Pechal Family - David, Donnie, Edwin, Joyce, and Families Pigs and Pearls - Michelle at 6th Street Antiques- Belton Precious Memories Purifoy and Company Insurance Ralph Milek Ratibor Country Grill Red Birds and Roses Rockin V Wood Designs Russell Norman Scentsy Fragrance Patricia Charles Scott Hudson Shar’s Consignment Boutique Shilo Inn Hotel and Restaurant SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club SPJST Lodge 48, Beyersville Youth Club SPJST Lodge 84, Dallas Youth Club Streetside Classics Susan Shofner Taqueria Tres Magueyes Teddy Bear Bakery Texas Benefit Alliance Texas Czech Genealogical Society (TCGS) Texas Roadhouse The Giving Tree The Pink House Antiques and More Wanda’s Uniquely Yours Weber’s Guns Wes’s Burger Shack & More Willard Dyer Woods Flowers Woodworks
Thanks to these Businesses and Organizations for Hosting Booths! Arbonne Int’l (Lorna Brockette) - Health and Wellness Belton Upholstery Shop Callie’s Country Creation - Home Décor, Barnwood Craftershaven - Arts, Crafts Czech Heritage Museum Living History Demonstrations Noodles, Rope, Lace, Music Darling Décor and More Deep Stage Photography - Photo Booth Frank and Pat Russo - Jewelry Gonzo’s FabWorks and CNC - Metal Car Cut-outs His Jewels - Jewelry, Clothing, Etc. Mature Drivers - Baylor Scott & White Congratulations to the Kolache Nana’s Brittle and More - Homemade Brittle Eating Contest Winners! They Origami Owl (Ronda Anderson) - Lockets, Jewelry are, left to right, Men’s Division - Premiere Jewelry (Gerry Dana) - Jewelry, Crafts Jerry Pechal of Seaton; Rada Cutlery (Holly Knecht) - Cutlery, Crafts Women’s Division - Tiffany Red Birds and Roses - Tables, Purses, Wallets, Caps Teague of Temple; Boy’s Division Rockin’ V Wood Designs - Woodworking Items Rolling Memories - Neon Clocks, Reproduction Signs - Logan Erskine of Zabcikville; Scentsy (Patricia Charles) - Wickless Candles and Girl’s Division - Madison Rants of Fort Hood. They are pic- SPJST Education and Nature Center (ENC) SPJST Life Insurance tured with SPJST State FAC SPJST Lodge 84, Dallas - Kolaches, Lighted Boxes Frank Horak, far right. Texas Czech Genealogical Society - Czech Items Wanda’s Uniquely Yours - Crafts Wood Works - Homemade Wood Works
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2016 SPJST Car Show and Czech Heritage Celebration
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McLane Intelligent Solutions Garlyn Shelton SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton
Order Your 2016 SPJST Car Show T-Shirt Today! Jack Hilliard Alpha Capital Management Slovacek’s Parkway Advisors Amos Electric
B&G Paint & Body Darrel Green’s Auto Clinic, Inc.
Don Ringler Chevrolet
Texas Best Chevy Dealers
Ponders Auto & Fleet Service
Ratibor Country Grill and Catering RVOS Insurance
Green’s Sausage House
Sanders Paint & Body
A Action Auto Glass
Robert Hobby
Big John’s Paint & Body Shop Dynasty Chinese Restaurant
First State Bank Central Texas Jupe Feeds / Wendland’s Kolache Kitchen
Rabroker Westphalia Market Raymond James / Susan Mitchell
Russell Norman
Secrest Law Firm
SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor SPJST Lodge 200 Bruceville-Eddy
SPJST Lodge 246 Morgan’s Point
Texas Polka News / Polka on! Tubbs’ Paint & Body
The 2016 car show t-shirts are light sand color. They are available for $10 each, while supplies last. Supplies are limited. Don’t delay - order today! Tee-shirts can also be mailed for an additional $2.00 for postage per shirt.
Name___________________________________________ Address _________________________________________ City/State/Zip_____________________________________ Phone __________________________________________ Email ___________________________________________
Please order the following tee-shirts.
Adult $10.00 Small (34-36) _____ Medium (38-40) _____ Large (42-44) _____ X-Large _____ XX-Large _____ XXX-Large _____
Total number of shirts ordered: ______
Postage for shirts, if mailed ($2.00 per shirt): ______
Total Amount Enclosed: ______
Send your order along with your check to:
SPJST Car Show P.O. Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503
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SPJST Youth Section
The deadline for all Vestnik items is 5 p.m. the Wednesday before the publication date. Send your news and photos directly to:
Hi, Readers! We went RV-ing for Memorial Day! We had s’mores, went fishing, and had loads of fun! I hope you did, too! Sincerely, Rileigh Kitchen —SPJST—
P P P Presenting 2016 Officers P P P SPJST District Three Youth Club
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.
Lodge 185 New Braunfels youth: RV-ing for Memorial Day
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President’s Volunteer Service Award
“I ask you to seek a common good beyond your comfort . . . to serve your nation, beginning with your neighbor. I ask you to be citizens: citizens, not spectators; citizens, not subjects; responsible citizens, building communities of service and a nation of character.” —President George W. Bush
District Three Youth Counselor Kay Weeks, left, and Assistant DYC CarrieAnn Jones, right, are pictured with the newly elected District Three Youth Club officers. In front are Flag Bearers Miles Jones and Holly Jones. Back: Secretary Pierce Tignor and Vice President Sophie Milan. Not pictured are President Cassidy Higgins and Reporter April Dvorak.
About the Award In 2003, President Bush created the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation to find ways to recognize the valuable contributions volunteers are making in our nation. The council brings together leaders from the worlds of business, entertainment, sports, education, government, nonprofit, and the media. The President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation cre-
State Duchess: Fun at SPJST Car Show in Seaton
Dear Readers, This is your State Duchess Makayla Newsom. I had a fun time at the SPJST Car Show at Lodge 47, Seaton. I helped serve breakfast tacos early in the morning. Then I walked around to all the booths. Since our State King and State Queen were not able to be there, State Duke Seth and I got to pick our favorite cars. I also got to dance beseda that afternoon. I even entered the kolache eating
contest. At the awards ceremony, Seth and I handed out trophies to the winners. I hope to see you in Ennis at the National Polka Festival. I will be in the parade and the kolache eating contest. Your State Duchess, Makayla Newsom Lodge 48, Beyersville —SPJST—
ated the President’s Volunteer Service Award Program as a way to thank and honor Americans who, by their demonstrated commitment and example, inspire others to engage in volunteer service. Recognizing and honoring volunteers sets a standard for service to others. It encourages a sustained commitment to civic participation and inspires others to make volunteering a central part of their lives. The President’s Volunteer Service Award is a Presidential recognition program for Americans of all ages, who contribute a significant amount of time to volunteer service. The program recognizes individuals, families, and groups that have achieved a certain standard - measured by the number of hours served over a 12month period.
Guidelines To earn an award, individuals, families and groups must keep a record of volunteer activities and hours served. This Record of Service may be kept as a diary or calendar or tracked online using the USA Freedom Corps Record of Service. Individuals must submit their records to the State Youth Director who will review and verify their records and order and distribute the award. To be recognized, service activities should meet national or community needs in the areas of youth
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achievement, parks and open spaces, healthy communities, and public safety and emergency response. Activities should be unpaid and may not include court-ordered community service. Only one award may be received for the previous year of service.
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District Three Youth Participate in Spring Meeting
What Do Recipients Receive? Award recipients receive:
❒ An official President’s Volunteer Service Award pin ❒ A personalized certificate of achievement ❒ A note of congratulations from the President of the United States (continued on page 24)
LEFT PHOTO: Youth members distribute butterflies to families and lodges who have suffered the recent loss of a loved one. RIGHT PHOTO: Greeting card contest winners are, left to right, ages 5 to 8 - Aubrey Roberts of Lodge 25, Ennis; ages 9 to 11 - Macy Jones
of Lodge 154, Fort Worth; ages 12 to 14 - Jonathan Vrla of Lodge 130, Dallas; and ages 15 to high school senior - Sophie Milan of Lodge 154, Fort Worth. —Submitted by Kay Weeks District Three Youth Counselor
Lodge 25, Ennis Youth Club Enjoys Cinderella, National Polka Festival
Dear Readers, Lodge 25, Ennis Youth Club meeting was held on the first Sunday, May 1, 2016. Afterwards, everyone enjoyed the play Cinderella at Theatre Rocks in Ennis.
Our lodge members participated in the National Polka Festival in Ennis held on Memorial Weekend. The next meeting will be Saturday, June 4 at Betty’s house beginning at 4 p.m. followed by a
TOP LEFT PHOTO: Cinderella outing. TOP CENTER PHOTO: Members Betty, Kay Lynn, and Jeanette ride as past presidents of the National Polka Festival.
TOP RIGHT PHOTO: Jennifer, Danny, Misty, and Preston ride the SPJST Float. LEFT PHOTO: Kim with granddaughter Magnolia in the parade. RIGHT PHOTO: Julie and Hayden.
BELOW LEFT PHOTO: Amanda and Olivia hand out beads with Annie and Joe Kolache, not shown. BELOW CENTER PHOTO: Jake and Jessica ride on the 30-Year King and Queen Reunion float. BELOW RIGHT PHOTO: Ellis County Czech Heritage Society Queen April with Princess Isabella.
swim party. See you then! Fraternally yours Rita Holland, Youth Leader —SPJST—
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❒ A letter from the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation
How do I apply for the President’s Volunteer Service Awards? The SPJST Youth Program is sponsoring the President’s Volunteer Service Awards for all SPJST youth who are eligible to receive the awards. No youth may receive more than one President’s Volunteer Service Awards during the preceding calendar year. SPJST will recognize youth for volunteer service during January 1 through December 31. Members can track their volunteer hours online. Volunteers can go to h t t p : / / w w w. p r e s i d e n t i a l s e r viceawards.gov/ and click on the “Get Involved” tab followed by the volunteers link and provide the re-
quested information. Applicants will receive an email that will provide them with a login and password. Once you are logged in with your new login and password provided to you from the Presidential Service Headquarters, please click “My Profile” and scroll to the bottom of your screen where you will be prompted to add the SPJST Record of Service Key: VQH45722. You must enter this key in order to register your hours with SPJST. Volunteer hours should be logged into the system by March 31 of each year. If you have any questions or need help with the login, please contact the SPJST Youth Department at (800) 727-7578 or email State Youth Director Lynette Talasek at lynettet@spjst.com. —SPJST—
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Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club gives $500 to SPJST Foundation
Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Leader Joyce Kraatz presents a check for $500 to SPJST Foundation Director of Development James Lee, III to support the Czech Heritage Museum and SPJST Education and Nature Center. The funds were raised by Lodge 47 Youth Club at the SPJST Car Show and Czech Heritage Celebration on May 7.
Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club Participates in SPJST Car Show Saturday, May 7, 2016 • Seaton Star Hall
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Flag Day Activities
Flag Day occurs every June 14 and is a great time to celebrate the symbol of America. Here are some fun activities. Dress in the Colors of the American Flag Wear your favorite red, white, and blue attire on Flag Day. A red shirt, blue pants, and white shoes? Sure, why not? Or, if you’re feeling crafty, purchase plain white tee-shirts and decorate them with red and blue paint.
Create a Trivia Game Write down Flag Day trivia on plain index cards and create a game out of it. Have your family answer questions such as “how many red stripes are on the American Flag?” or “when did the United States add a 50th star?” For every question answered correctly, that person earns a point. At the end of the game, whoever earned the most points get his or her choice of ice cream, a favorite American treat!
Review Proper Flag Protocol Make sure you understand how special the flag is and how it should be treated and displayed. Learn how to fold the flag and what each fold represents.
Bake an Edible Flag Create a simple cake (any flavor from a boxed brand or from scratch if there’s a recipe you prefer), as long as it’s in a rectangular-shaped baking pan. Cover completely with white icing, add blueberries, raspberries, and white icing piped as striped in be-
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Lodge 92, Fort Worth Hosts District Three Youth Workshop and Lock-in
Lodge 92, Fort Worth hosted the District Three Youth Development Workshop on April 23 and 24, 2016. TOP LEFT PHOTO: Meeting time. TOP RIGHT PHOTO:
tween. This dessert is super fun to create together and absolutely delicious to enjoy! It can also be done with Rice Krispy treats and red and blue M&Ms for a different but still sweet version!
Count Local Flags Get outside and enjoy the warm summer weather on a walk with your parents. While out and about, count as many flags as you can in your neighborhood. —SPJST—
Game time. BELOW PHOTOS: Youth participate in games. —Submitted by Kay Weeks, DYC
Lodge 185 New Braunfels youth now a first grader
Lodge 185 New Braunfels youth finishes first grade
Lodge 185, New Braunfels Youth Dances in Recital
We had a great year dancing with Hermann Sons. Here is a picture of Katie Haag, Mary O’Gorman and myself after our dance recital. —Mallory Velasquez
Hi, Readers! Today was a fun day. I had my kindergarten completion ceremony. I am now a first grader! Have a good summer! Madeline Kitchen —SPJST—
Dear Readers, I finished first grade on May 27, 2016. I was so excited to make the A honor roll, and I received a certificate for being on AB honor roll all year! I am so happy it is summer, and I can’t wait for SPJST camp. Have a great summer! Mallory Velasquez —SPJST—
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Expression of Sympathy
We, the members of the Resolution Committee of Lodge Hvezda Texasu No. 47, Seaton, Texas, on behalf of our membership, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of our departed member, WILMA BESSIE FRERICHS. Funeral service for Wilma Bessie Frerichs, age 84, of Temple was at 10 a.m., Thursday, June 2, 2016, at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Denise Mikeska officiating. Burial followed at Seaton Cemetery. Visitation was from 8 to 10 a.m. prior to the funeral service on Thursday. Mrs. Frerichs died Saturday, May 28 at a local hospital. She was born August 19, 1931, in Rogers to John Stastny and Frances Martinek. She attended Casey High School and married Bobby Frerichs in 1949. They farmed cotton, corn, and milo. Wilma started her family in 1956 with their first child. She was a proud mother to her two children. Mrs. Frerichs enjoyed canning, cooking holiday dressing, and baking her famous pecan pie. She loved to read cookbooks like they were traditional novels. They moved to Temple in the late 1960s. She was a hard worker, working for the Temple News Agency till the mid 1970s then continued to work for Albertson’s Groceries till her retirement in 1994. She was a member of SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton and Seaton Brethren Church. Survivors include son Fred Michael Frerichs; daughter Dianne Cehand (Charles); brother Clarence Stastny (Malena); sisters Evelyn Reznicek, Georgia Bartek, and Dorothy Lightfoot; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Fred Frerichs; and one grandchild. Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Temple was in charge of arrangements. Resolution Committee Ruth Hanusch Joyce Skrabanek —SPJST—
In Memory of Richard Hlavenka
Our loving husband and Papa, dedicated Marine, diligent farmer, cancer survivor, and family comedian Richard J. Hlavenka was called to be with Lord in the early morning of Saturday, May 28, 2016, at Baylor Scott and White Hospital in Waco, leaving behind many family members, loved ones, and irre- Richard Hlavenka placeable memories. A rosary was recited at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 31 at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West with visitation following until 8 p.m. Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 1 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church of the Assumption in West with Reverend Boniface Onjefu as celebrant. Military graveside rites followed at St. Mary’s Cemetery, conducted by West Veterans Honor Guard. Richard was born in West on August 2, 1927, to Tom and Frances (Hutyra) Hlavenka. He attended St. Mary’s Catholic School and West High School prior to entering the United States Marine Corps. After completing basic training at Camp Pendleton, Richard transferred overseas to serve his country in China post-World War II. After finishing his troop’s mission, and with newly-acquired Chinese language “skills,” he returned to West to marry childhood sweetheart Annie Pavlas on August 1, 1949. Richard was a career farmer and later enjoyed assisting customers at Nemecek’s Meat Market and West Hardware. Richard was a lifelong parishioner of St. Mary’s Catholic Church of the Assumption in West, where he served as an usher for several years. He was a proud and active member of SPJST Lodge 54, West from which he received the Lifetime Achiever Award in 2004; KJT Lodge 31; VFW Post 4819; and American Legion. His favorite pastimes involved attending and supporting his granddaughters in their school activities, and he never missed an opportunity to tell others how proud
he was of their accomplishments. He was preceded in death by his parents Tom and Frances Hlavenka; sister Lillian Kudelka and husband Ernest; brothers Alvin “Slick” Hlavenka and wife Evelyn and Tommy “Sonny” Hlavenka; mother and father in-law, Frank and Lillie Pavlas; sisterin-law Lillie Smajstrla and husband George; and nephew George Smajstrla, Jr. Richard is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Annie Hlavenka of West; granddaughters Lauren Ferrero of San Antonio and Leanna Sexton and husband Colby of Elm Mott; nephews Tommy Hlavenka and wife Connie of West, Kenneth Kudelka of West, and James Kudelka and wife Judy of West; nieces Sharon Wilson and husband Rory of Waco, Cyndi Lair and husband Rob of Whitney, and Denise Muska of West; and several great-nieces and great-nephews, relatives, and friends. Although Richard was diagnosed with cancer in 2015, he fought and won his battle in order to meet greatgrandson Garrett Richard Sexton in January 2016. He gained the strength to hold Garrett independently for the first time shortly before he went to Heaven. Pallbearers were James Kudelka, Brian Muska, Dean Muska, Bill Hlavenka, Kevin Hlavenka, and Billy Pavelka. Honorary pallbearers were Dan Pratka, Bernard Gerik, Burl Shelton, Kevin Chupik, Sam Polansky, Roy Hutyra, and Rory Wilson. Memorials honoring Richard’s life may be made to a charitable organization of your choice. You are invited to share your thoughts and memories of Richard in a memorial guestbook found at www.aderholdfuneralhome.com. Aderhold Funeral Home in West was in charge of arrangements. —SPJST—
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We, the members of the Resolution Committee of Lodge 30, Taiton, on behalf of our officers and members wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of JACK NATHIE GARNER. Jack Nathie Garner, 70, of El Campo, passed away on Friday, May 20, 2016. Jack was born on January 22, 1946, in El Campo, Texas, to Guy and Clara Gazzette Garner. Jack was a retired independent oilfield consultant, United States Army Viet Nam Veteran, member of American Legion Post 251, VFW, and SPJST Lodge 30, Taiton. He is survived by wife Angie Sablatura Garner of El Campo; daughter Jackie Watz and husband Michael of El Campo; son Shannon Garner of El Campo; and grandchildren Blair and Taylor Watz. He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister Frances Ellen Garner. Visitation was Sunday, May 22 from 3 to 6 p.m. with a rosary following at Triska Funeral Home. Funeral service was held Monday, May 23 at 10 a.m. at St. John Catholic Church in Taiton with Deacon Edward Wendel officiating. Interment followed at St. John Cemetery with military honors under the auspices of the American Legion Post 251. Fraternally yours, Marjorie Treumer Resolution Committee —SPJST—
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BENEVOLENCE
ROČNÍK 104 CISLO 23
Učme se Česky Let us Study Czech Lekce první Lesson 1 Česka abeceda Czech alphabet
The Czech language has one of the most phonetic alphabets of all in the Indo-European languages of the world. There are 31 characters plus q, x, and w which are used only in foreign words.
The letters of the Czech alphabet are patterned on the Latin alphabet which has been expanded by the use of diacritical marks, called čárka, kroužek, a háček to create additional sounds.
Get your parents, grandparents, relatives, or friends to help you with the pronunciation; do them together. Clip and save each lesson, and compile them into notebook form, if you desire. Set aside a regular time each week for the study of these lessons. The following is a list of the Czech letters that represent separate sounds in the language: Letters — Approximate Pronunciation in English
a—a as in father, short sound á—a as in father, long sound b—as in ball c—ts as in cats č—ch as in ch d—d as in dog ď —as in dew pronounced dyoo not do (diphthong)
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e—e as in let é—as in led ě—ě ye as in yes f—f as in fat g—g as in good h—h as in hat ch—no English equivalent: ch as in German machen, Bach pronounced neither h nor k, but between the two
i—y as in money í—í as in gasoline j—y as in yet k—k as in kitty l—l as in melon m—m as in man n—n as in nap ň—ň as in canyon o—o as in omit ó—ó as in bowl
p—p as in cap q—found only in foreign words; pronounced in Czech like kv r—rolled r somewhat like Spanish r ř—no English equivalent sound similar to azure s—s as in sand š—sh as in shot t—t as in utmost
Wednesday Evenings Czech Language Class (extemporaneous)—at S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home, No. 1, Taylor, 500 East Lake Drive, Taylor, 6 to approximately 8 p.m. Informal gathering for the purpose of listening to Czech, and reading and speaking Czech.
Through June 12 Texas Czechs: Rooted in Tradition—at the Capitol Visitors Center (CVC) on the Texas State Capitol grounds, Austin: Multi-media exhibition on display features contemporary Texas Czech cultural traditions in photos, text, objects, and film. For CVC hours, visit www.tspb.state.tx.us; or call 512-305-8400. For information, visit polkaworks.org; or call 512-448-4536. Submitted by Dawn Orsak, Lodge 187, Round Rock.
Monika Cavanaugh. Also view the multimedia exhibition Texas Czechs: Rooted in Tradition on display at the CVC through June 12. Event is produced by PolkaWorks. For information, contact lori@polkaworks.org; or 512-799-6842. Submitted by Dawn Orsak, Lodge 187, Round Rock.
Czech Cultural Calendar
Second Sunday each Month Czech Language Class—at Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center, 250 West Fairgrounds Road on US Highway 77, La Grange, 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; 979968-9399; 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. 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 254899-2935.
Second/Fourth Tuesdays each Month Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center “Svacina Time!”—at 119 West French Avenue, Temple: Bi-monthly Czech language social hour, 2 to 3 p.m. Social hour will follow a structured format that changes every 15 minutes. This is not a class - no homework. Betty Marek and Janet Young will coordinate the logistics. For information, call 254-8992935; or email czechheritagemuseum@gmail.com. Submitted by Susan Chandler, Museum Administrator, CHMGC.
June 10 Movie Night: “Venkovský učitel” - “Country Teacher”—at Czech Center Museum Houston, 4920 San Jacinto, Houston. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; movie begins at 7 p.m. Free and open to the public. For information, contact CCMH 713-5282060; or via email: events@czechcenter.org.
June 11 26th Annual Kolache-Klobase Festival—at Riverside Hall, East Bernard, Texas, 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Event includes Czech music/entertainment; Czech band concert inside the hall; flag tribute/grand march; plate lunch - dine-in or drive-thru; plenty of kolače for sale; food throughout the day; arts/crafts; ethnic gifts/souvenirs; kid games. For general information, call 979335-7907. For games or arts and crafts vendor information, call 979-531-9747 or email srdujka@gmail.com; Riverside Hall - 979-335-4875. Visit the festival website www.kkfest.com.
June 11 Big Czechs, Little Czechs—at the Texas Capitol Visitors Center (CVC): free day of Texas Hands-on activities Czech activities for children focused on food, language, kroj, music, and genealogy, 1 to 4 p.m. Meet Miss Texas Czech-Slovak 2016
June 24, 25 29th Annual Bremond Polish Festival Days - I Polski Dzien—on Main Street in downtown Bremond: Live music, beauty pageant, games, vendors, barbecue cook-off, margarita mix-off, Polish pickle run, parade at 10:30 a.m.; Saturday night street dance - gates open at 7 p.m. Dance admission - $20 per person. Activities for everyone! Visit www.BremondTexas.org.
June 25 TCHCC/CHS Youth and Family Day—at TCHCC, 250 West Fairgrounds Road on US Highway 77, La Grange: activities; special tours and demos; family recognitions. For information, call 888-785-4500; or 979-968-9399; email info@czechtexas.org; or visit www.czechtexas.org
July 8 Movie Night: “Rape of Europa”—at Czech Center Museum Houston, 4920 San Jacinto, Houston. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; movie begins at 7 p.m. Free and open to the public. For information, contact CCMH 713-528-2060; or via email: events@czechcenter.org.
August 12 Movie Night: “Hořící keř” - “Burning Bush”—at Czech Center Museum Houston, 4920 San Jacinto, Houston. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; movie begins at 7 p.m. Free and open to the public. For information, contact CCMH 713-528-2060; or via email: events@czechcenter.org.
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ť—ť as in tube pronounced tyoob (diphthong) uu as in boot ů—ů as in rude v—v as in vice sometimes replaced by ks y—y as in money ý—ee as in beet z—z as in zoo ž—ž as in azure
Read the following poem together, and see if you can translate it. The sounds given in English words are only approximations.
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Je jaro. Žito se zelená. Lidé vyjeli do polí. Po velikém lánu hučí motory. Vláčejí pole. Sejí oves. Do večera osejí celý lán. Traktor jede do polí. Orá na polí. Orá, vláčí, seje, seče, sváží.
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What new words so you see above? Find out their meanings.
In the next lesson, the Czech alphabet will be used in Czech words with approximate pronunciation given in English. —SPJST—
Vitáme vás! Welcome! to Kolache Klobase Festival June 11
The 26th annual Czech Kolache Klobase Festival is Saturday, June 11, 2016, at Riverside Hall in East Bernard, Texas, which is located about 45 miles southwest of Houston on Highway 90-A. This event brings people together to enjoy good music, good food, and to celebrate Czech heritage and culture. The day kicks off at 10:30 a.m. and continues nonstop until 8 p.m. Line-up of Czech music includes Ennis Czech Boys, Czech and Then Some, Dujka Bros., Red Ravens, and Texas Sound Check.
Festival admission is $8 per person; children 12 and under are free of charge. Admission fee covers all entertainment and music provided by bands and entertainers in the hall and outdoors in the pavilion. Parking is free, and there are plenty of handicapped parking spaces. A plate lunch will be served beginning at 11 a.m. featuring sausage, barbecue chicken, and trimmings. Drive-thru plates and kolaches to-go will be offered from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sausage sandwiches and hamburgers will be available in the afternoon. Of course, there will be plenty of kolaches for sale. A flag tribute and grand march is at 3 p.m. followed by a concert of three bands from 4:30 to 5 p.m. inside the hall. Massive water fans will cool the outdoor pavilion to provide a more comfortable setting for dancers and spectators. Arts and crafts vendors will be located both inside and outside the hall. Crafts and goods of every kind will be available for sale. This is a good opportunity to shop for all types of handcrafted items, ethnic gifts and souvenirs, Czech crystal, and more. Bring the kids and have a good, family fun time with kid games and activities that will keep the youngsters occupied. A prize drawing will be held with generous prizes. The Kolache Klobase Festival, in its 26th year, provides fun and entertainment for the entire family. The Festival Committee welcomes and encourages the wearing of Czech costumes to add a festive atmosphere and to further promote the preservation and celebration of ethnic heritage. For general information and band schedules, call 979-335-7907. For games or arts and crafts vendor information, call 979-531-9747 or email srdujka@gmail.com. Visit the festival website at www.kkfest.com. See ad on page 29 of the May 25 Vestnik for more informa-
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tion. Proceeds benefit KJT Society No. 40 Hall Fund. KJT is a non-profit organization that has been in existence in East Bernard since 1905. The Society participates in a program of charitable works including special youth programs, scholarships, social welfare, and civic support. KJT Society No. 40 would like to extend a special invitation to everyone to come out and enjoy the festival. —SPJST—
Polish Festival June 24, 25 in Bremond
Be Polish for a day: Enjoy Polish food, music, dancing, pride, costumes, beer, customs, and a Polish pickle run! Come celebrate Polish heritage at the 29th Annual Bremond Polish Festival Days - I Polski Dzien in Bremond, Texas, Friday and Saturday, June 24 and 25, 2016. Bring your entire family and all your friends for lots of music, dancing, eating and drinking on Main Street in downtown Bremond. Live music, beauty pageant, barbecue cookoff, and margarita mix-off kick off Friday night at 6 p.m. Saturday starts with the Polish pickle run at 8 a.m. followed by the parade at 10:30 a.m. The rest of the day is filled with music, games, vendors, and various activities for everyone! Don’t forget to bring your cowboy hats and boots for the Saturday night street dance featuring the Gordon Collier Band, Doug Stone, and headliner Rick Trevino. Gates open at 7 p.m. Ad-
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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 nonprofit 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. Directions: Directions: Lodge building is located on Highway 159 East, three blocks from the town square. 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. For information, contact Youth Leader Ronnie Pflughaupt 979-249-6702; rpflughaupt@hotmail.com.
LODGE 4, HALLETTSVILLE (6) Note: Lodge meetings are held at Hallettsville Chamber of Commerce, 1614 North Texana Street, Hallettsville, 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.
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) Note: The bridge on the road to the hall is out, but good news! There is a detour to the hall. Directions: Take Farm Road 2114 East for 5 miles. Turn right on Adair Road and immediately veer right onto Marek Road. Marek Road runs into Czech Hall Road. Turn right onto Czech Hall Road. The hall is on the left about 1/2 mile.
Friday, June 10—Social Saturday, June 11—Petter family reunion Sunday, June 12—RVOS No. 46 family day Saturday, June 18—Kaluza family reunion Sunday, June 19—Soukup family reunion Friday, June 24— Malone Co-op meeting Saturday, June 25—Girard family reunion Sunday, July 3—Lodge 6 meeting 2 p.m. Saturday, July 9—Hrabal family reunion Sunday, July 10—Sonnenberg/Radke reunion Sunday, July 17—Lodge 6 annual picnic: Watch theVěstník for details.
Lodge Hall: 700 South Czech Hall Road, West. Note: The bridge on the road to the hall is out; but there is a detour to the hall. Directions: Take Farm Road 2114 East for 5 miles. Turn right on Adair Road and immediately veer right onto Marek Road. Marek Road runs into Czech Hall Road. Turn right onto Czech Hall Road. Hall on the left about 1/2 mile down. 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. For information, contact Youth Leader Peggy Dobecka 254799-8550; or dataped@sbcglobal.net
LODGE 8, WEIMAR (6) Lodge Meetings: Fourth Monday of each month, 6 p.m. at Oakridge Smokehouse Restaurant, Schulenburg.
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 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: 1081 County Road 425, 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: 979-884-1451. Lodge Meetings: Second Thursday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall.
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) Youth Club Meetings: Until further notice, youth club meetings will be held with the adult meetings, which are held on the third Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. For information, call Youth Leader David Meyer 512-217-0162. Sunday, July 10—Glen Collins, country western, 3 to 7 p.m. $8/person Sunday, July 17—Fritz Hodde, polka/waltz, 3 to 7 p.m. $8/person
Lodge Hall: 702 Hwy 95 North, Elgin. Lodge 18 is a non-smoking facility. Hall Rental Information, Country-Western Band Bookings: David Meyer 512-2170162; 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: Until further notice, youth club meetings will be held with the adult meetings, which are held on the third Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. For information, call Youth Leader David Meyer 512-217-0162.
LODGE 20, GRANGER (2) Lodge Hall: 114 West Davilla, Granger. Hall Rental Information: Rita Marburger 512-859-2584. Lodge Meetings: First Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at the lodge hall - unless it’s a holiday then the meeting will be held on the second Monday. 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, June 11—Quinceanera Saturday, June 18—Quinceanera Friday, July 15—Quinceanera Sunday, August 7—TPMM Fundraiser: Jerry Haisler and Praha Bros. Watch the Vestnik for details. Saturday, August 20—Reyna wedding
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 Mad-
dux 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, June 9—Lodge 25 monthly meeting, 7 p.m. Saturday, June 11—Dining room rental Sunday, June 12—Kitchen/dining room rental Saturday, June 18—Wedding rental Saturday, June 25—Rental
Lodge Hall: 1901 East Highway 34, Ennis. Directions: From IH-35 East at Waxahachie, take Hwy 287 East exit. Stay on Hwy 287 East until you come to Ennis. Go straight through downtown Ennis and go under the overpass at Interstate 45. Go approx. 3/4 mile on Hwy 34. Hall is on the right. Hall Rental Information: 972-875-8381; Hall Phone: 972-875-8381. Lodge Meetings: Second Thursday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: 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 (unless otherwise noted), at 12 noon at Wharton County Library - East Bernard Branch, 746 Clubside Drive, East Bernard. For information, contact Secretary Helen Kelner 281-342-2624. LODGE 29, TAYLOR (2) • All Wednesday/Friday night dances - Free admission • Parents of Thrall 4-H/FFA make old-fashioned hamburgers every Friday at 6 p.m.
Wednesday, June 8—Lodge 29, Taylor monthly meeting, 6:30 p.m. Covered dish meal will follow. Friday, June 10—Sterling Country, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 15—Taylor Made Band, 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, June 17—Old Friends Band, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Friday, June 24—Night Skies, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m.
Lodge Hall: 5025 FM 619, Taylor. Directions: In Taylor, at intersection of State Hwy 95 and US 79 Business (4th Street), turn east on Hwy 79. Proceed to FM 619, turn north (left) and go about .8 mile to the hall. Hall Rental Information: 512-352-9139; Hall Phone: 512-352-9139. Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month at 1 p.m. For information, call Youth Leader Cristy Girod 512-468-1347. Music: First and third Wednesday each month, live music, 7 to 10 p.m.; Friday night dance, 7:30 to 11:30 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, July 30—Lost Heart Highway
Lodge Hall: 9508 Elk Road, Axtell. Directions: From IH-35 in Waco, take Hwy 84 East exit. Stay on Hwy. 84 East through Bellmead; go approx. 8 miles. On the right side of Hwy. 84 will be a sign saying “Elk.” Turn right onto Elk Road; go approx. 1 mile; road will dead end - turn right; go approx. 1/2 mile. Hall is on the left. Hall Rental Information: Gene Pavelka 254-7493326; Hall Phone: 254-863-9320. Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 7:30 p.m. at the hall. Sales Agents: James (Dude) Mann 254-715-0275 and Gene E. Pavelka 254-749-3326.
LODGE 38, KOVAR (1) Lodge Hall: 278 Zimmerhanzel Road, Flatonia. Hall Rental Information: 512-237-9099/day; 830-8394353/night. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall.
LODGE 39, BRYAN (1) Lodge Hall: Cherry Bend Circle, Lot 12, Bryan. Directions: From Hwy 6, turn west on OSR; go 2 miles to Mumford Road and turn left. Go 1.1 mile and turn left on Magnolia. Take the first right turn on Cherry Bend Circle. The lodge hall is at the bend of the road (white building). Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall. Lunch at 12:30 p.m. Meat, drinks, and serving items provided by the lodge. Please bring a dessert or side dish. For information, call President Wade O’Shields 979-218-3527; FAC Ronnie Roesler 979-406-0158. LODGE 40, EL CAMPO-HILLJE (6) Lodge Hall: 30420 Loop 524 US Hwy 59, Hillje. Directions: Hall is just off US 59 in Hillje. Hall Rental In-
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formation: 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, 11:30 a.m. at the hall.
LODGE 41, PORT LAVACA (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of February, May, August, and November at 6 p.m. at Six Mile Presbyterian Church, Royal Road, Port Lavaca.
LODGE 47, SEATON (2) Saturday, June 25—Free dance: Ennis Czech Boys, 7 to 11 p.m. Doors open at 6:45 p.m.
Lodge Hall: 10842 State Highway 53, Temple. Directions: Seaton Star Hall is five miles east of Temple on Highway 53 (Adams Avenue). Star Hall is a non-smoking facility. Hall Rental Information: Michelle Porubsky 254-493-8020; Hall Phone: 254-985-2548. Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall. Visit www.seatonstarhall.com.
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 Monday, May 11; Monday, June 15; Monday, July 13; and Monday, August 10 at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the lodge hall.
LODGE 49, ROWENA (4) Lodge Hall: 706 FM 2133, Rowena. Hall Rental Information: 325-442-4841. Lodge Meetings: First Wednesday of February, May, August, and November, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: 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 in West.
LODGE 63, SWEET HOME (6) Lodge Meetings: Third Thursday of the month, 7 p.m. For meeting location, call 361-594-8429
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 67, SCHULENBURG (1) Lodge Meetings: Third or fourth Sunday of March, June, September, and December (Christmas) at Frank’s Restaurant in Schulenburg at 2 p.m. Call Ernest Kutac to confirm meeting date 979-561-7190. LODGE 73, SEYMOUR (4) Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 12 p.m. For meeting location, call 940-256-2263.
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: 254657-2485. 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.
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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.
LODGE 84, DALLAS (3) Note: Because Father's Day falls on our regularly scheduled meeting date, the June meeting will be held on Monday, June 20, 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, June 8—Special Committee Meeting at the lodge hall, 6:30 p.m. Mark your calendars to attend and discuss the future of Lodge 84. Monday, June 20—Lodge meeting, 6:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday/July 1, 2—Youth Club Bake Sale at Rudolph's Meat Market
Lodge Hall: 2625 Floyd Street, Dallas. Directions: From IH-35 East in Dallas, take IH-20 East. From IH20 East, take the IH-45 exit toward downtown Dallas. IH-45 runs into Hwy 75. From Hwy 75, take a right at Bryan Street exit. From Bryan Street, turn right on Cantreal Street and go until you come to Floyd Street; take a right on Floyd Street. Hall is the second building on the right. Hall Rental Information: Contact Kelly Tucker 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: Held one hour before the adult lodge meeting at the lodge hall unless otherwise noted. Contact Youth Leader Lynda Novak 972-9484456.
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: Karin Bryant 254-947-3100 or Judith Little 254-913-8568. Lodge Meetings: Third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the lodge hall.
LODGE 88, HOUSTON (5) Saturday, June 11—Lonely Road Band, country/western. $15 Saturday, June 18—Third Coast Swing, big band. *Dress Code. $15 Saturday, June 25—Private party Saturday, July 2—Moonglow Orchestra, big band. *Dress Code. $15 Saturday, July 9—Lost Cause, polka/variety. $10. Saturday, July 16—Gary Dossett, big band. *Dress Code. $15
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 713-8707114.
LODGE 92, FORT WORTH (3) Attention: There will not be a Lodge 92 meeting on Sunday, June 12. The next meeting will be Tuesday, June 21 at 6 p.m.
Wednesday June 8—Sportsmens' Club meets at 7:30 p.m.: Monthly meeting of hunting and fishing enthusiasts with speakers and door prizes. Free and open to the public. Friday, June 10—Tanglefoot dance, 8 to11 p.m. Members: $10; non-members: $17 Tuesday, June 14—Ladies circle, 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 14—Game night at Lodge 92, 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 21—Lodge meeting, 6 p.m. Trustees will meet 5 to 6 p.m. to discuss repairs to the hall. Tuesday, June 28—Game night at Lodge 92 at 7 p.m. Sunday, July 10—Big polka dance at National Hall: Ennis Czech Boys, 3 to 7 p.m. - $8; lodge meeting, 1 to 2 p.m. Eat 2 to 3 p.m. - $8.
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 2 or 3 blocks down the road. (A Great Western Inn Motel is on the corner.) Hall Event/Rental Information: For hall rentals and upcoming events information, call National Hall Events Manager Jon Durham 817-624Also visit Lodge 92 website 1361. www.nationalhallfort-worth.com. 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. Game Nights: Second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. Ladies Circle meets the second Tuesday of each month. Randy and the 92nd Road House Band plays every first Sunday. Dressy casual.
LODGE 97, PLACEDO (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Friday in March, June, September, and December, 6 p.m. For meeting location, call Secretary Bernadette Bellanger 361-579-8331/ Bbbellanger2011@hotmail.com.
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, contact President/Sales Agent John Vrla 214906-3385; or via email jvrla@cebridge.net.
LODGE 133, SAN ANTONIO (7) Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Activity Center, 1630 Goliad Road, San Antonio. LODGE 135, ENNIS (3) Lodge Hall: 2622 East Highway 34, Ennis. Directions: From IH-35 East at Waxahachie, take Hwy. 287 East exit. Stay Hwy. 287 on until you come to Ennis. Go straight through downtown Ennis and under the overpass at IH-45. Then go approximately 1 3/4 miles on Hwy. 34. Hall is on the left. Hall Rental Information: Larry Valek 214-794-7674. Lodge Meetings: Third Thursday of January, April, July, and October, 7 p.m. at the Sokol 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. For information, call 979-922-1279; 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. LODGE 142, HOUSTON (5) Sunday, June 19—Lodge 142 meeting, 2 p.m.; meal served at 1 p.m. at Lodge 88 Houston.
June, July, August, and October meetings will be held the third Sunday of the mont. September, November, and December meetings are held the second Sunday of the month - all at SPJST Lodge 88, Houston - 1435 Beall Street at West 15th, Houston (the Heights). A complimentary meal is served at 1 p.m., meeting starts at 2 p.m. For information, contact President Keith Kieschnick 832-627-2842; or Secretary Alice Jochen 979-743-3613. Youth Club Meetings: Held at the same time and place as adult lodge meetings. For information call, Youth Leader Catherine Manchack 832443-0469. Lodge Meetings: Second or third Sunday of each month - whichever is noted, at 2 p.m., meal served at 1 p.m. - held at SPJST Lodge 88, Houston, 1435 Beall Street at West 15th, Houston (the Heights) in the dining room or annex building - whichever is noted. Youth Club Meetings: Same time/location as adult lodge meetings. For information, contact Lodge 142, HousMton President Keith Kieschnick 832-627-2842; 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, Wharton.
LODGE 154, FORT WORTH (3) Lodge Hall: 6500 Boat Club Road, Fort Worth. Directions: From IH-35 West in Fort Worth, take IH-20 West exit. Stay on IH-20 West until you come to 820; stay on 820 until you come to Jacksboro Highway and Azle Street exit. Take Azle Street exit; go to the traffic light. Turn left at the traffic light. Go to the second traffic light, then turn right onto Boat Club Road. Go approx. 2 1/2 miles. Hall is on the right. Hall Rental Information: Hall Phone: 817-237-5181. Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 3:30 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 5 p.m. at the hall. LODGE 155, AUSTIN (2) Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of March, June, September, and December. Call Secretary Ginny Prasatik 512-472-1721 for meeting time/location.
LODGE 157, LUBBOCK (4) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of every other month, 1 p.m. Contact 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 at 6:30 p.m. at Texas Seafood and Steakhouse, 2209 South Market Street, Brenham. (December meeting/social information will be announced at a later date.) For information, contact Nello and Dorothy Strickland 979-836-2609.
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 held the first Saturday of each month, 7 to 11 p.m., except when noted. Variety dances are held 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 at the hall; Board of trustees meet at 6 p.m.; lodge meeting follows at 6:30 p.m. Bingo: Every Tuesday and Friday at 7 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; kitchen is open. LODGE 179, WARRENTON (1) Lodge Meetings: Second Thursday of each month, 7 p.m. at Carmine Lions Club Building, 201 Centennial Street, Carmine.
LODGE 180, BURLESON (3) Tuesday, July 5—Lodge meeting at Spring Creek Barbeque in Burleson, 6 p.m.
Lodge Meetings: First Tuesday of each month, 6 p.m. Check Věstník for times or call one of the following: 972-268-0022 or 817-905-2097. LODGE 181, CONROE (5) Note: Watch the Vestnik for lodge meeting location/time to be announced.
Lodge Meetings: Lodge meeting location/time will be announced in the Vestnik. For further information, contact President Barbara Williams-Rash 936-295-7778; email b.d.willrash@att.net; Vice President Chuck Toney 281-362-9062; email cdtiii@toney.us; or Treasurer Patsy McClelland 936-788-5714; or email pmcclelland@consolidated.
LODGE 182, FALLS COUNTY (2) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at The Chicken Place, 504 Bridge Street, Marlin. Youth Club Meetings: Same time and place as adult lodge meeting. LODGE 183, ARLINGTON (3) Note: Lodge monthly meeting and family night are held together - the third Sunday of each month at 4 p.m. at the hall.
Lodge Hall: 3100 Pleasant Valley Lane, Arlington. Directions: Take IH-35 West to Fort Worth. Take IH-20 East exit and proceed on IH-20 East until you come to Cooper Street exit. Take Cooper Street exit to the North and stay on Cooper Street until you come to Mayfield Street. Take a right on Mayfield; go down and take a left on Pleasant Valley Lane. Hall Rental Information: Hall Phone: 817-465-8538; 214-876-9029. Lodge Meetings and Family Night: Third Sunday of each month at 4 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meet-
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ings: Last Friday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Game Nights are every Tuesday and Thursday, 7 p.m. and every Sunday, 1:30 p.m. Permit No. 17516910506. LODGE 184, MOULTON (6) Lodge Hall: FM 532 West, Moulton. Directions: From Texas 95 in Moulton, take FM 532 West four miles. Lodge hall is located on the right. Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 7:30 p.m. at the hall
LODGE 185, NEW BRAUNFELS (7) Lodge Meetings: Every other month - February, April, June, August, October, and December. Call for meeting date, time, and location. Youth Club Meetings: Call Youth Leader Theresa Haag 830-625-8262 for meeting date/time/location.
LODGE 186, CALDWELL (1) Lodge Hall: 937 State Hwy. 36, Caldwell. Directions: Lodge building is just off Hwy. 36 on the south side of Caldwell, next to Burleson County Fairgrounds. Hall Rental Information: 979-567-4264. Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2:30 p.m. at the hall. Social games: Every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Kitchen and bar open. License Permit No. 1-74-20733095-41002.
LODGE 187, ROUND ROCK (2) Lodge Hall: 920 Luther Peterson Place, Round Rock. Hall Rental Information: 512-255-1554; 512-7714948. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 to 3 p.m. at the hall followed by entertainment and potluck meal. LODGE 189, BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION (1) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of March, June, September, and December, 2 p.m. at (unless otherwise noted) C and J Barbecue, 1010 South Texas Avenue in Bryan. LODGE 191, LUFKIN (5) Friday, June 17—Hollywood: Linda Kay and the Kool Kats Friday, July 15—American Pie - Hot Dogs and Ice Cream: Glenn Lenderman and Friends
Lodge Hall: 197 Hughes Road, Lufkin. Hall Rental Information/Dance Reservations: George Scogin 936875-2867. 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: 281-3739482. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, at 1 p.m. at the hall. Covered dish meal will be served.
LODGE 200, BRUCEVILLE-EDDY (2) Lodge Meetings: First Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at Bruceville-Eddy City Hall.
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 at 1:15 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.
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: Second Saturday of January, March, May, July, and September at 6:30 p.m. at Tahoka Housing Authority (small room - 1400 Ave K). For any questions, call Secretary Pam Lehmann 806535-8356. Youth Club Meetings: For location/time, contact Youth Leader Janeece Williams 806-990-3351.
LODGE 219, EL PASO (4) Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 9 a.m. Call Secretary Edna Rivas 915-727-2048 for meeting location. LODGE 229, ABILENE (4) Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month, 6 p.m. Call Secretary Jerry Macek 325-672-0577 or 325721-5127 for meeting location.
LODGE 246, MORGAN’S POINT (2) Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month at SPJST Home Office, 520 North Main Street, Temple, 12 noon. For information, contact President James L. Lee, III 254-289-6816. LODGE 258, SEGUIN (7) Lodge Meetings: For meeting date, location, and time, contact President Chester Jenke 210-413-3053 or Treasurer Colleen Jenke 210-215-9494.
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