Volume 104 Number 32
ˇ ´ VESTNIK S P J S T Benevolence
H E R A L D
★ Humanity ISSN —07458800
★ Brotherhood
August 10, 2016
Seeking the Treasures of SPJST July Top Agents
New Skilled Nursing, Rehab Center
S.P.J.S.T. Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Administrator Woody Richards, center, cuts the ribbon to the new Taylor facility on Tuesday, July 26. He is surrounded by S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home Directors and well wishers. The new facility incorporates new philosophies for residential retirement centers. More on page 18 and 19.
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New Vestnik Email...............................2 Interest Rates ......................................3 Important Dates ...................................3 Readers Write ......................................3 Supreme Lodge Meeting Minutes ......4 Seeking the Treasures Update .........11
Lodge 154, Fort Worth member Rome Milan, left, and USA Gymnastics coach Yin Alvarez hold the Olympic Torch in the Olympic Village in Rio De Janeiro. Rome purchased the Olympic torch from a Brazilian torch runner. Rome, his son Athens, brother Talon, sister-in-law Lesli, and nieces Talia and Sophie are attending the Olympics this week. See page 15.
1st - Certificates Issued 1st - Annualized Premium $500 Award
2nd - Certificates Issued 2nd - Annualized Premium $100 Award
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Kerry Herrington
Kay Weeks
Sheri Humphreys
Lodge 142, Houston District Five
Lodge 154, Fort Worth District Three
Recalling the days
John Rollins, left, and Bennie Vybiral reminisce and point to relatives in historic photos that are displayed on the wall at Lodge 15, Buckholts during an old time picnic celebration on July 23. The event celebrated the lodge’s new roof and recognized donors. More on page 13.
Inside This Week’s Vestnik
Lodge Section....................................12 In Memoriam ......................................21 Youth Section ....................................22 Czech Culture ....................................25 Advertisements .................................29 Lodge Calendar .................................30
Lodge 183, Arlington District Three
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Lodge 9 Snook member Ollie Jakubik celebrates 100th birthday
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District Four youth enjoy movie, ice cream
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