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Benevolence
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Lodge 41, Port Lavaca Donates Land to County for Fire Department By Kayla Meyer Port Lavaca Wave September 6, 2016
Auction Time!
SPJST Foundation President Brian Vanicek, right, receives the donation of an early 1970s Oliver tractor from Ken and Gay Revel of SPJST Lodge 97, Placedo. The tractor will be one of the items available in the SPJST Foundation “Clean Out Your Barn” auction this Saturday, October 8 at 9 a.m. on the front grounds of Budget Wrench-A-Part, 4497 US Highway 190 in Belton. Everyone is invited to the auction! More information on page 3.
The Six Mile community (near Port Lavaca, Texas in Calhoun County) recently celebrated a land donation to the Six Mile Volunteer Fire Department. SPJST Lodge 41, Port Lavaca donated approximately two acres of vacant land located at the northwest corner of Farm-to-Market 1090 and Royal Road to Six Mile VFD at a ceremony held across the road at the Six Mile Assembly of God Church. SPJST are the initials of the Czech pronunciation of the organization, which is Slovanska Podporujici Jednota Statu Texas. Translated to English, it means
Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas, President Brian Vanicek said. Franklin Jurek, president of Lodge 41, welcomed those who attended the event, including elected county officials, Six Mile VFD members and firefighters, SPJST members, and many from the community. Pastor Johnny Kisiah opened the ceremony with a prayer. “It’s a blessing to be here with you in Six Mile, and it’s a great advantage to us to have the fire station right across from the church,” Kisiah said. “We are so thankful and grateful for this exchange of land, and we’re just going to pray that the Lord will bless it.” Jurek told attendees the history of the land.
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SPJST is family!
Lodge 4, Hallettsville young members Asher Vahalik, left, and George Hargrove enjoy the lodge’s annual family day on August 21 with Great-Aunt Barbara Vahalik. More photos on page 7.
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Lodge 41, Port Lavaca officers, left to right, Secretary Mary Sitka, President Franklin Jurek, Vice President/FAC Larry Rokyta, and Treasurer Norma Elder are pictured at the ceremony dedicating two acres of land from Lodge 41 to Six Mile Volunteer Fire Department.
Inside This Week’s Vestnik
Vestnik Project...................................16 Czech Culture ....................................18 Czech Proclamation ..........................21 Advertisements .................................21 Lodge Calendar .................................22 Czech Heritage Month Activity.........24
District Four shares fall fun day scenes Page 6
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Lodge 29 Taylor hosts annual cookoff
Lodge 107 Floresville youth honor grandparents
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Editor’s Note
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The more one sleeps, the less one lives.
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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: vestnik@spjst.org
SUPREME LODGE PRESIDENT BRIAN VANICEK, FIC Office: 254-773-1575 Mobile: 254-534-2902 • Home: 254-985-0007 email: vanicek@spjst.com VICE PRESIDENT HIRAM DIXON, FICF, LUTCF, CFFM Office: 254-773-1575 Mobile: 254-239-9796 email: hiramd@spjst.com
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER LEONARD D. MIKESKA, FIC Office: 254-773-1575 Mobile: 254-721-4739 • Home: 254-778-3720 email: leonardm@spjst.com
DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTING/ INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES ROY VAJDAK Office: 254-773-1575 email: royv@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.aggie71@gmail.com 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 BRADLEY STAVINOHA, FIC 10522 Will Lehman Road, Needville, Texas 77461 Mobile: 979-739-2386 • Office: 979-793-7411 email: spjst@earthlink.net 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
STATE FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR FRANK HORAK Office: 254-773-1575 • Mobile: 254-534-0681 email: frankh@spjst.com STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR LYNETTE TALASEK Office: 254-773-1575 • Mobile: 254-931-0639 email: lynettet@spjst.com
DISTRICT YOUTH COUNSELORS District One - Sharon Russell, 1292 CR 441, Dime Box, Texas 77853 • 979-884-0807 - sharonrussell28@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 Campo, Texas 77437 - 979-543-7120 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 - Dorothy Pflughaupt, 1243 Clovis Road, Houston, Texas 77008 713-859-8976 dotpflugh@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 - James House, 146 Deer Run, Pleasanton, Texas 78064 - 830-570-7750 - james.houseconstruction146@gmail.com
INSURANCE COMMITTEE District One - Susan Skrabanek, 2657 FM 166, Caldwell, Texas 77836 - 979-272-3440 District Two - Patsy Koslovsky, 764 S. St. Joseph Road, Burlington, Texas 76519-3108 - 254-985-2396 patsyk2011@yahoo.com District Three - Robert Sill, 400 Westview Terrace, Arlington, Texas 76013 District Four - Leonard Jansa, 6617 Plainview Drive, San Angelo, Texas 76905 - 325-234-8117 District Five - Mark Childres, 14011 Laskey Manor Court, Cypress, Texas 77429 - 832-496-6646 mark@childresinsurancegroup.com District Six - Elizabeth Holub, 4624 Freyburg Hall Road, Schulenburg, Texas 78956 - 979-561-8640 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 - Vonda Smesny, 2607 Wolcik Road, Crosby, Texas 77532 - 281-627-1375 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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appy Czech Heritage Month! My favorite Czech proverb that I follow probably a little too much is “The more one sleeps, the less one lives” because sleep is definitely overrated in my world! In honor of the month, here are some more Czech proverbs: In life we sometimes laugh, in life we sometimes cry.
I believe in what I hold in my hand. When food tastes its finest, stop eating.
Health is the greatest treasure.
The one who gives teaches others to be generous.
Even little things have their value. Cleanliness is a priority, even if you don’t have money for salt.
Praise is a spur to the good, and a thorn to the lazy.
Lost time never returns.
Celebrating 50 Years of Service This Friday, October 7 from 3 to 5 p.m. is a big celebration at the SPJST Home Office in Temple! We are celebrating SPJST Chief Financial Officer Leonard Mikeska and his 50 years of dedicated service to SPJST. We invite you to join us at the come-and-go reception (more information is on page 3). Brother Leonard joins Dorothy Tomasek, Jerry Mikulas, and Dorothy Stuchly as employees who have achieved 50 years of service to SPJST. Still to Come Stay tuned to the Vestnik for scenes from Lodge 79, Corpus Christi youth activities; State Royalty’s appearance at the Kolache Festival in Caldwell; and District One Youth’s participation in the Burleson County Fair Parade. —SPJST—
Czech this out!
In celebration of Czech Heritage Month, the Vestnik presents several fun activities. Czech prizes will be awarded to some lucky participants at the end of October. See the back page of this week’s Vestnik.
VĚSTNÍK, (USPS 658480) is published weekly except the third week of September and the fourth week of December by VĚSTNÍK, P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100. Subscription rates are $25 per year for non-members. Members’fees are paid as part of the insurance fee collected by SPJST, 520 North Main, Temple, TX 76501. Second-class postage paid at Temple, TX and additional mailing offices. The exchange of opinions, ideas and information is a vital aspect of our fraternal Society and enables us to make more informed decisions. The views expressed by writers in the Vestnik do not necessarily represent the views of the Editor or SPJST management. Please sign all correspondence intended for publication. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to VĚSTNÍK c/o Financial Secretary Roy Vajdak, P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100.
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Family Fun 4 Celebrating and Important Dates Chief Financial Officer October Celebrate Czech Heritage Month in Texas! Leonard Mikeska’s October 7 Celebrating Chief Financial Officer Leonard Mikeska’s 50 Years of Service 50 Years of Service SPJST Home Office, Temple (2)
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SPJST Foundation “Clean Out Your Barn” Auction Budget Wrench-a-Part, Belton (2) District One Fall Meeting Lodge 186, Caldwell (1) Lodge 107, Floresville Czech Meal (7) Columbus Day SPJST Float: Austin County Fair Parade in Bellville hosted by Lodge 141, Sealy (1) Lodge 32, Victoria Czech Meal (6) SPJST participates in Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center Heritage Day • La Grange (1) District Two Youth Fall Trip Urban Air, Round Rock (2) Lodge 48, Beyersville Progressive 42 Domino Tournament (2) Heritage Day at the State Fair of Dallas (3) Supreme Lodge Meeting • Home Office, Temple Make a Difference Day District Five Youth Social George Ranch Historical Park, Richmond (5) District Three Fall Meeting Lodge 25, Ennis (3) Lodge 15, Buckholts Costume Halloween Dance (2) Lodge 25, Ennis Halloween Bash (3) Lodge 88, Houston Halloween Party (5) Daylight Saving Time Ends District Six Fall Hosted by Lodges 4, Hallettsville and 63, Sweet Home St. Mary’s Catholic Church Parish Hall Hallettsville (6) Election Day SPJST Home Office Closed • Veterans Day Lodge 48, Beyersville Youth Club Community Garage Sale (2) District Seven Fall Fun Day (7) Lodge 107, Floresville Lodge 133, San Antonio Thanksgiving Meal (7) SPJST Float: Fort Worth Parade of Lights Hosted by Lodge 92, Fort Worth (3) SPJST Float: Fort Worth Parade of Lights Hosted by Lodge 154, Fort Worth (3) SPJST Home Office Closed • Thanksgiving
SPJST INTEREST RATES . . . 08/01/2016 - 10/31/2016 SPJST Farm/ Commercial Property Information Call the SPJST Home Office 800-727-7578 for information.
75% Farm Loans for 5 to 30 Years
Commercial Property Loans for 1 to 10 Years and 11 to 15 Years
Universal Life Universal Life 3 (plans 1203-1222 with a guaranteed rate of 2.50%) Credited Rate: 3.00%
Whole Life/ Universal Life 3 (plans 1223-1232 with a guaranteed rate of 2.50%) Credited Rate: 3.50%
Annuities Annuity 5 (plans 8032-8039 with a 1.50% guaranteed rate) Credited Rate: 3.00%
Annuity New 5 Year (plans 8040-8041 with a 1.50% guaranteed rate) Credited Rate: 3.00%
SPJST Supreme Lodge invites you to join in celebrating Chief Financial Officer Leonard Mikeska and his 50 years of devoted service to our fraternal order. Come-and-Go Reception 3 to 5 p.m. Friday, October 7, 2016 SPJST Home Office 520 North Main Street Temple, Texas Cards and happy anniversary sentiments can be sent to Leonard at: SPJST Home Office PO Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503
FROM THE SPJST FOUNDATION
“Clean Out Your Barn” Auction this Saturday in Belton The SPJST Foundation “Clean Out Your Barn” Statewide Auction is this Saturday, October 8, 2016, on the front grounds of Budget WrenchA-Part, 4497 US Hwy 190 in Belton. The auction begins at 9 a.m. The proceeds for this year’s auction will assist projects which seek to keep alive the cherished traditions, customs, heritage and language of SPJST’s forefathers, including the SPJST Foundation Capital Fund, Czech Heritage Mu-
seum and Genealogy Center in Temple, and the SPJST Education and Nature Center in Fayette County. If you have any questions or need additional information, please call me at 800-727-7578 or email JamesL@spjst.com. Fraternally, James Lee, III, CPA SPJST Foundation Director of Development —SPJST—
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District One Fall Fun Day this Sunday, October 9 at Lodge 186, Caldwell The District One Fall Fun Day will be Sunday, October 9, 2016, at SPJST Lodge 186, Caldwell. Registration is from 1:30 to 2 p.m. at the lodge hall. A Christmas ornament contest will be held for all youth club members. We will play bingo and dominoes.
The evening meal will be served at 4:30 p.m. We look forward to seeing you on Sunday, October 9 in Caldwell. Fraternally, Randy Gaas District One President —SPJST—
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Fall Fun Days District fall fun days began in September. Remember, the meetings are fun events. All business should be limited to emergency issues only. What a great time to meet fellow members in your district, renew old acquaintances, and make new ones. Dates for the fall fun days are: District One—Sunday, October 9 Lodge 186, Caldwell District Three—Sunday, October 23 Lodge 25, Ennis District Six—Sunday, November 6 St. Mary’s Catholic Church Parish Hall at 1648 FM 340, Hallettsville, - hosted by Lodge 4, Hallettsville and Lodge 63, Sweet Home District Seven—Sunday, November 13 Lodge 107, Floresville
Plan to Observe Czech Heritage Month in Texas October is Czech Heritage Month. That is something to consider if you are looking for an enjoyable theme for your October meeting. Here is an idea: How about hosting a covered dish social at your October meeting with an emphasis on Czech food? Many good, traditional and modern recipes can be found in the SPJST cookbooks. In addition, regarding Czech Heritage Month, good times can be found for those who travel to the State Fair of Texas in Dallas on Sunday, October
16. That is Heritage Day, and once again, SPJST lodges in the Dallas-Fort Worth area will be represented by their members at the celebration, which takes place just inside the entrance to Fair Park. The SPJST Home Office will have a presence at this year’s Heritage Day celebration, and we invite you to come meet with us.
Officers’ Elections The end of another year is rapidly approaching. Many lodges have had a very productive and successful year. This is the time of year when lodges across the state will be electing leaders for the coming year. Has your lodge moved forward? Has your lodge met all of its goals? Has your lodge completed all of its projects planned for the year in your community? Has your lodge set goals for 2017? Keeping this in mind may help you make choices on who you will elect to keep your lodge moving forward in the coming year. It is the duty of all members to provide the leaders of their lodge with suggestions, ideas, and assistance. When asked to assist with activities throughout the year, please help your lodge officers. Fraternalism works best when every member is involved in the process. While lodges are electing new officers, this would also be an excellent time to check the back page of the
Vestnik for your meeting date and time. Many lodges are not listed. This would be an excellent time to get the information listed. If any of this information has changed, please contact Vestnik Editor/Director of Communication Melanie Zavodny at 800-7277578 and have her update your lodge information.
Texas Czech Festivals, Heritage Fest and Muziky Mark your calendars for Heritage Fest and Muziky on Saturday, October 15 at Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center in La Grange, Texas. Entertainment will be music, antique farm equipment, train rides for kids, kolache eating contest, arts and crafts, and much more. This will take place in the Czech Village around the museum.
Heritage Day at the State Fair Of Texas The festival will start Sunday, October 16 at the State Fair of Texas in Dallas. SPJST lodges in the DallasFort Worth area will be represented by their members at the celebration, which takes place at the African American Museum inside the fairgrounds. The SPJST Home Office will also have a welcome station set up at this year’s Heritage Day celebration, and we invite you to come out for a good time!
100 Pennies Scholarship Drive Starts October 1 Everyone spread the word! October 1 starts the SPJST 100 Pennies Drive to benefit the scholarship fund. Through your generous donations, SPJST has been able to continue to provide scholarships to members who wish to further their education. Donations of any amount will be accepted and added to the general scholarship fund that is maintained by the Home Office. No amount is too small or too large. The 100 Pennies Scholarship Drive will run through March 31, 2017.
SPJST Foundation Clean Out Your House! SPJST Foundation’s second sponsored event will raise funds that will benefit the SPJST Education and Nature Center and Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center. The Clean Out Your House event will be a district auction, and 100 percent of all tax-deductible proceeds benefit both
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the SPJST Education and Nature Center and Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center. This event will take place in the spring of 2017. If you have any questions or would like more information about the event, contact James Lee, III at 800-7277578 or email JamesL@spjst.com.
Calendar of Events Please remember to mark your calendars for the 2017 SPJST State Tournaments. Last year, we located all tournaments at the Home Office and we had larger turnouts. The 2017 state tournaments will also be held at the SPJST Home Office. Entry for the tournaments will be $10 for members and non-members. There will be Czech pastries in the morning, a catered meal for the participants during the noon hour, and fun and fellowship. The tournament dates are: Progressive “42” Dominoes Saturday, January 14, 2017 Tarok Tournament Saturday, February 4, 2017 Straight Dominoes Saturday, March 4, 2017 Regular “42” Dominoes Saturday, April 1, 2017
SPJST FAC Assistance We are here to help if you need assistance. Please feel free to call me at 254534-0681; email frankh@spjst.com or Fraternal Services Specialist Tammy Martinez 800-727-7578; 254-773-1575; or email tammym@spjst.com. Your District FAC is also available to assist you. District FACs are: District One FAC Kyle Skrabanek 979-820-0531 District Two FAC Ruth Hanusch 254-771-0193 District Three FAC Vicki Sims 214-763-0341 District Four FAC Janeece Williams 806-990-3351 District Five FAC Patricia Bruce 281-890-4933 District Six FAC Helen Zabransky 361-798-3347 District Seven FAC Glen Pruski 830-480-6212 Fraternally submitted, Frank Horak State Fraternal Activities Coordinator —SPJST—
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Lodge 4 Hallettsville reports on family day
Dear Members, SPJST Lodge 4, Hallettsville held its annual family day on Sunday, August 21, 2016, at St. Mary’s Parish Hall near Hallettsville with a good attendance. A social hour began at 11 a.m. followed by a delicious catered meal by Kolacny’s Barbecue House which included chicken, sausage, and the trimmings. Dr. Mark Labaj gave the meal blessing. A large variety of delicious desserts were brought by the members. President Joe Siptak then presided over a short meeting which began with the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence for our deceased members. Guests were recognized - Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek, District Six Director Karen Kaspar, and Alyse Janak, one of our scholarship winners. District Six Fraternal Field Manager Delisle Doherty arrived after dinner due to another commitment. Our 50-year members were honored with each receiving a flower made by Helen Zabransky. They were recognized and presented their pins. Congratulations to Rita Kurtz, Gaye Galetka, and Daniel P. Zavesky. FAC Annie Vahalik then announced door prize winners. Lucky winners were Bennie E. Orsak, Philip Vahalik, Joe Siptak, George Hargrove, Evelyn Sklar, Mary Sklar, Leon Grones, Lillian Rabel, Julius Belicek, Connie Janak, Sarah Vahalik, Daniel P. Zavesky, Billie Zavesky, Sandy Holy, Hilmer Galetka, Kaden Prasek, Susan Siptak, Holly Hearn, Sarah Sralik, and Al Sralik.
SPJST Vestnik Editor Melanie Zavodny P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503 Fax: 254-773-8087
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Following the meeting, bingo was enjoyed. Many thanks to the members for donating the prizes. Also a big thank you to President Siptak for calling the numbers, Vice President Vahalik for working the tables, and everyone who played. Refreshments and desserts were available during the afternoon. The next meeting will be September 18. Fraternally, Patsy Zabransky, Reporter —SPJST—
were in attendance as he had another meeting. Cole Campbell and Jonathan Maddux wrote thank you notes to the treasurer. Linda Wilde gave the treasurer’s report. Brenda Maddux gave the reports of fraternal items and the youth club. Most all of the report was over the Clean Out Your Barn Auction on October 8 in Belton. Bar report was by Mark Maddux. The next meeting is or Monday, October 17. Upcoming Dance The Moravians will play on Saturday, October 15 with dancing from 7 to 11 p.m. Our famous Flag Hall hamburgers will be available.
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Discussion of the sprucing up of the hall was held - mainly about doors and the entrance, and hot water to the restrooms. Discussion of air conditioning was next on the agenda. The writer had to leave at this point due to the length of time and an early appointment the next day. You must be registered to vote in the presidential election by October 11. Please register and vote. For the Lodge, Bobby Hoelscher, Reporter —SPJST—
SPJST ENC Expresses Thanks
Lodge 6 Cottonwood meets this Friday
The next meeting of Lodge 6, Cottonwood will be this Friday, October 7 with a meal at 6:30 p.m. followed by the meeting at 7:30 p.m. Dorothy Kucera, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 24, Cyclone to host The Moravians October 15
SPJST Lodge 24, Cyclone met on Monday, September 12, 2016, at the lodge home - Flag Hall. President Wilde called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Shirley Hoelscher read the minutes of the July meeting. They were approved as read. The August meeting was at Oscar Store for our appreciation meal. This writer understands many members
SPJST Education and Nature Center summer staff pictured, left to right, are Jacob Horak of Lodge 80, Holland; Issac Schmidt of Lodge 185, New Braunfels; Daniel Sosulski from Poland; Assistant Camp Director Mike Schumann from Dime Box; Michael McCaughey from Ireland; Denae Bronikowski of Lodge 88, Houston; Camp Director Jeb Lapeyrolerie of Lodge 1, Fayetteville; Amy Finlay from Portsmouth, UK; Nicola Shaw from Scotland; and Sidney Anthony from London, UK.
Hello Vestnik Readers, I would like to send a personal note to a very giving and special family of the SPJST organization. On behalf of SPJST Education and Nature Center (ENC), we would like to thank Roy and Theresa Haag and Donnie and April Howard for opening up their river home in New Braunfels to the ENC Camp Director and camp staff for a wonderful evening and a one night stay. The Haags and Howards provided and treated them with a delicious Texas barbecue meal along with Texas smiles and great Texas hospitality! The ENC Director and camp staff had wonderful things to say about the time they spent.
With grateful appreciation for your hospitality and giving heart, we send you a great big thank you! It was truly an act of fraternalism. Also thanks goes out to ENC Board members Lynette Talasek, John Engelke, Lisa Bubela, and Nancy Miller who each gave a monetary donation to purchase tickets for the staff and director to enjoy the day at Fiesta Texas theme park in San Antonio. Thanks to you for your generous donation. Lisa Bubela SPJST ENC Vice President Lodge 30, Taiton —SPJST—
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Lodge 25, Ennis member benefit set for October 22
A benefit for Lodge 25, Ennis member David Trojacek is set for Saturday, October 22, 2016, at Sokol Hall in Ennis. David played with the Vrazels Polka Band for many years and was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease in 2012. Our goal is to raise funds to assist with ongoing medical expenses, as well as improving living arrangements to accommodate his condition as it progresses. Enjoy a day full of Czech and country music by Lost Money, Czech and Then Some, Ennis Czech Boys, and All Around Czechs. The Vrazels Polka Band will also make a special appearance.
nette at 903-695-4348. Items or cash donations can be dropped off at Eric’s Garage or Ennis Veterinary Clinic. Fraternally, Rita Holland —SPJST—
A barbecue meal will be served from 4 to 8 p.m. for $10 for adults and $5 for children. Other activities include a prize drawing, silent auction, and live auction. Admission is $10 per person, and children ages 12 and under will be admitted free of charge. For questions and/or donations, contact JoAnn at 214-837-9490 or An-
Lodge 25, Ennis to host district fall meeting
Dear Readers, Lodge 25, Ennis’ meeting was held Thursday, September 8, 2016, beginning with a meal consisting of a delicious meatloaf and all trimmings. To top it off, Betty prepared peach cobbler with ice cream. Yum yum! Thank
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you, Betty! The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Margaret. A moment of silence was held for deceased member Edwin Langer. On the sick list is Kenneth Trojacek. All reports were approved as given. A thank you note from the Vlasta Sramek family was read. Betty asked for volunteers to help her with the upcoming District Three Fall Meeting which will be held on Sunday, October 23 at our lodge hall. She is planning to serve chicken spaghetti and could use some help in the kitchen. Other help needed is someone to call bingo. If you are able to help out in any way, please give Betty a call at 972-878-7719. Nominating Committee members were announced, and they are Emil Martinek, Charlie Jurcik, Carol Mraz, Eugene Dolezalik and Van Fowler. Everyone was reminded to plan to
Scenes from District Four Fall Fun Day
District Four held its annual fall fun day on Saturday, September 24, 2016. Lodge 157, Lubbock hosted the event at Harrigan’s Restaurant in Lubbock. Present were 23 adults and six youth.
Adult Contests Three contests were held—cookies, needlework, and sewing. Each category had two contestants. Winners were:
Saturday, September 24, 2016 • Harrigan’s Restaurant in Lubbock Cookies 1st - Sylvia Rollwitz (49) 2nd - Laura Pospichal (49)
Needlework 1st - Nancy Williams (215) 2nd - Janeece Williams (215)
Sewing 1st - Carson Lehmann (215) 2nd - Janeece Williams (215)
Youth Ornament Contest The youth had their Christmas ornament contest. They had some very creative ornaments. Winners were: Kindergarten to Age 8 1st - Tristan Turner (157)
Ages 9 to 11 1st - Elizabeth Kristinek (157)
TOP LEFT PHOTO: Members visit at the fall meeting. TOP CENTER PHOTO: Youth are, left to right, Addee Williams, Elizabeth Kristinek, Tristan Turner, and Angeline Turner. TOP RIGHT PHOTO: Youth ornaments.
LEFT PHOTO: Youth ornament contest winners are, left to right, Addee Williams of Lodge 215, South Plains and Elizabeth Kristinek and Tristan Turner, both of Lodge 157, Lubbock. RIGHT PHOTO: Adult contest winners are, left to right, Sylvia Rollwitz (cookies - pecan balls) of Lodge 49, Rowena and Nancy Williams (needlework embroidered cup towel) and Carson Lehmann (sewing - quilt), both of Lodge 215, South Plains.
Ages 12 to 14 1st - Addee Williams (215)
Everyone enjoyed a wonderful meal and a time of fellowship. Fraternally, Janeece Williams District Four Fraternal Activities Coordinator —SPJST—
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attend the annual SPJST Lodge 25 Halloween Bash which will be held on Saturday, October 29. It was announced that prizes will be awarded for the best costume. Please mark your calendar to attend this fun event! Music will be furnished by The Studebakers. Birthdays celebrated in September are Jeff Mraz, Ann Juricek, Ann Ludwig, Olivia Zmolik, Misty Dvorak, Kaylee Fowler, Logan Lipscom, and Margaret Krajca.
Next Meeting—October 13 The next meeting will be Thursday, October 13. See you then! Fraternally yours, Margaret Krajca Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 32, Victoria Lodge 35, Elk announces plans October 13 hall improvements Czech meal October is Czech Heritage Month, and Lodge 32, Victoria always celebrates with a Czech meal. We will gather at 6 p.m. on Thursday, October 13 and be entertained by Al Haisler playing our favorite songs on his accordion. The meal will be served at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is asked to bring a dish (or two if you want) - one of your favorites from childhood memories or something you might have found in one of the SPJST cookbooks. We will all have a great time - don’t miss out on the food and fun!! Fraternally, Kathy Ahlstrom FAC/Reporter —SPJST—
On Wednesday, September 14, 2016, President Randy Pavelka called the SPJST Lodge 35, Elk meeting to order at 7:12 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by officers, members, and guests. A moment of silence was held in memory of Rosie Wood, a longtime member of our lodge. Secretary Carla Pavelka presented her report for the August meeting, and with no corrections, it was approved as read. Treasurer Barbara Pavelka gave her August report, and it was approved as read. Floor Chairman Gene Pavelka reported a good month with a nice turnin. Bar Chairman Randy Pavelka reported a good month with a good turn-in, too. We now have a new roof on our
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building, and it surely does look great. Thank you to the members that worked on getting the bids together and getting the one that was chosen to do the job. Under old business, Walter Kubitza installed a new sink faucet in the women’s room. It looks really nice now. Thanks, Walter. Under new business, we need to replace a vent motor in the vent-a-hood for the kitchen stove. Also, we need some locks on the stall doors in the ladies’ room. I would like to thank my husband Richard Brewer for taking notes for me at the meeting as I had carpal tunnel surgery and was unable to write. With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m. Happy birthday to President Randy Pavelka on September 2 and happy 50th wedding anniversary to Richard and Janie Brewer on October 1.
Lodge 4, Hallettsville Hosts Annual Family Day
SPJST Lodge 4, Hallettsville guests and 50-year members, left to right, are District Six Director Karen Kaspar, Daniel Zavesky, Lodge 4 President Joe Siptak, Rita Kurtz, SPJST President Brian Vanicek, and Gaye Galetka. CENTER PHOTO: Four generations of SPJST members. Left to right are scholarship winner Alyse Janak, her mother Connie Janak,
great-grandmother Evelyn Sklar, and grandparents Mary and Leonard Sklar. RIGHT PHOTO: FAC Annie Vahalik, right, awaits a winning bingo card from, left to right, Sarah Vahalik, Nick Vahalik, Philip Vahalik, Elizabeth Hargrove, Patricia Vahalik, and Leroy and Mary Schroeder at Lodge 4’s annual family day.
LEFT PHOTO: Having fun are Judy Grones, center, with her sisters-inlaw Gayenell Chudej, left, and Marlyn Sevcik. CENTER PHOTO: Waiting for that winning number are Helen Zabransky, left, and Evelyn Holy.
RIGHT PHOTO: President Joe Siptak calls the numbers. Bingo added to the afternoon entertainment at the annual family day held August 21, 2016, at St. Mary’s Parish Hall in Hallettsville.
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Next Meeting—October 12 The next meeting will be after the hall clean-up on Wednesday, October 12. Fraternally yours, Janie Brewer, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 48 Beyersville sets October 15 domino tourney
Lodge 48, Beyersville will host a Progressive 42 domino tournament on Saturday, October 15 at the lodge hall, located at 10450 FM 619 in Beyersville, Texas. Registration is from 8 to 9 a.m., and play begins at 9 a.m. Fif-
teen games will be played with a time limit of 20 minutes each. The tournament should end around 4:30 p.m. A partner is not necessary. You will draw a partner. This will be a great day of fun for everyone. We hope to see you there! Everyone is welcome! Registration fee is $10 per person and includes the noon meal, snacks, and prizes. To pre-register, send your name, address, and phone number to Bobby Wuensche, 2451 CR 405, Taylor, Texas 76574 For more details, call Bobby Wuensche 281-352-3517 or Margie Faltesek at 512-627-0685. Fraternally, Michelle Newsom, Reporter —SPJST—
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Lodge 48 Lodge 66, Waco Beyersville reports supports area on Sept. meeting organizations The Lodge 48, Beyersville meeting came to order on Monday, September 12, 2016, at 6:40 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance. Secretary Juanette was absent. We voted and approved a donation to Taylor Rodeo Association. Bonnie gave the treasurer’s report. Janet gave the hall report. The youth meeting is scheduled for October 9, and the adult meeting is October 10. Old business was discussed on the annual fundraiser held September 10 and 287 plates were served. New business was the community garage sale scheduled for November 11 and 12. The meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m. Michelle Newsom, Reporter —SPJST—
The meeting of SPJST Lodge 66, Waco was called to order by President John Engelke at St. Paul’s Church on September 26, 2016, at 6 p.m. with all officers present. There were 10 members in attendance. Members recited the Pledge of Allegiance and motto. Secretary Sister Dana McAdams read the minutes of the August 22 meeting, and they were approved as read. Sister Diana Engelke read a thank you note from Cheryl Holmes, treasurer of Elm Mott Fire and Rescue, for the $100 donation that Lodge 66 contributed to them. Sister Dorothy Veselka of the En-
16th Annual SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor Barbecue Cookoff
The 16th Annual Taylor SPJST Barbecue Cookoff was held Saturday, September 24, 2016. There were 73 cooking teams competing from a variety of cities in the state. SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor would like to thank all of the cookers who competed in the cookoff, the people who helped judge the entries, and the SPJST members and friends who volunteered their time to make this another successful cookoff. We would also like to thank our barbecue sponsors for their continued support. The Third Annual Taylor Barbecue Master Cook 1st - Boozin Bohemian BBQ Justin Knapek 2nd - Burning Bridges Ryan Tomlin 3rd - Real Men of Genius Glenn Tharp Best Rig Michna Tribe Ronnie Michna
Brisket 1st - Burning Bridges Ryan Tomlin 2nd - Real Men of Genius Glenn Tharp 3rd - Hywind Yella-Catters Clayton Loeve 4th - Boozin Bohemians Justin Knapek 5th - Jak Se Mas Cookers Mark Hluchan 6th - Q-N Broz Glen Pavel
Saturday, September 24, 2016 • SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor
Legend Award was given in memory of Bobby Mueller. This award is for someone who has been influential in the barbecue community in the Taylor area. SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor Youth Club hosted a silent auction on Saturday. The youth club would like to thank everyone who donated items to the silent auction and those that participated in the bidding. Proceeds from the silent auction will go towards adopting needy families in the Taylor community at Christmas. —SPJST—
Master Cooks
2016 SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor Barbecue Cookoff Results 7th - Old Style BBQ Adolph Grieger 8th - Republic BBQ Brett Boren 9th - Bro B Cue Phillip Hayden 10th - Czexicans Terry Skrhak
Pork Ribs 1st - Boozin Bohemians Justin Knapek 2nd - Straight Up BBQ #2 Charlie Shirley 3rd - Up In Smoke Fernando Rivera 4th - Under the Influence Doug Weise 5th - Bro B Cue Phillip Hayden 6th - Love, Peace, BBQ Cassie Leschber 7th- Pork Stars Danny Miller
8th - Better Q Craig Lira 9th - Second Amendment Smokers K. Draehn 10th - Straight Up BBQ #1 Clay Raesz
Chicken 1st - Boozin Bohemians BBQ Justin Knapek 2nd - Nazarene Norman Ebeling 3rd - Czexicans Terry Skrhak 4th - Stokin It Up James Stokes 5th - Bad Boyz BBQ Sean Leschber 6th - Smokin Bohemians #2 Jerry Stork 7th - Better Q Craig Lira 8th - Patin Construction #2 Weston Fisher
9th - Love, Peace, BBQ Cassie Leschber 10th - Smokin Bohemians #1 Randy Skrhak Jackpot Beans 1st - Czexicans Terry Skrhak 2nd - Hywind Yella-Catters Clayton Loeve 3rd - Snake Snatchers Adam Jezisek 4th - Old Style BBQ Adolph Grieger 5th - Stence Electric Mark Edwards 6th - Straight Up BBQ #1 Clay Raesz 7th - Up In Smoke Fernando Rivera 8th - Bad Boyz Sean Leschber 9th - Patin Construction #2 Weston Fisher 10th - Patin Construction #1 John Glen
Jackpot Cook’s Choice 1st - Slap Yo Mamma Robert Walla 2nd - BBQ Fanatics Jack Bond 3rd - Smokin Bohemians #2 Jeff Stork 4th - Pork Stars Danny Miller 5th - Blazin Mavericks #1 Chet Konarsky 6th - Hunt Em Up Cookers Gary Evans 7th - Hawg Knuckle BBQ Thomas Ramirez 8th - Patin Construction #1 John Glen 9th - Under the Influence Doug Weise 10th - Blazin Mavericks #2 D.J. Jirasek
Jackpot Pork Butt 1st - Under the Influence Doug Weise
Best Rig
2nd - Czexicans Terry Skrhak 3rd - Michna Tribe Ronnie Michna 4th - Old Style BBQ Adolph Grieger 5th - Smokin Bohemians #2 Jeff Stork 6th - Dog Pound BBQ Wally Capetillo 7th - Jirasek Fencing James Jirasek 8th - Twisted Steel & BBQ Appeal Scott Stafford 9th - Stokin It Up James Stokes 10th - Nazarene Norman Ebeling Taylor Barbecue Legend Award Presented in Memory of Bobby Mueller
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tertainment Committee reported that at the October 24 meeting, hot dogs, tea, and ice cream will be served. Bookkeeper Sister Diana Engelke gave the bookkeeping report. Sister Dorothy Veselka of the Cheer and Condolence Committee reported she sent a sympathy card to Fred and Irene Veselka on the death of her sister Pauline Buckner. FAC Sister Diana Engelke gave the FAC report reading the monthly FAC letter from State Fraternal Activities
Coordinator Frank Horak. She reminded members of the District Three Fall Fun Day on October 23 at Lodge 25, Ennis. Sister Diana Engelke read names of candidates for membership - Via Jean Randolph wrote up Yolanda Michele Randolph, Davion Tyreese Hawkins, DeJanna Ariel Hawkins, and Brooklyn Dnae Harden. All were accepted into Lodge 66. President Engelke mentioned functions that he has attended in Septem-
ber and those he will be attending in October. Donations for the month of September are a $100 donation to Mannaworks; a $100 donation for Halloween candy to St. Paul’s youth in the community trunk-or-treat at St. Paul’s Church parking lot; and a $500 donation is being made to St. Paul’s 60th anniversary fixer upper. September birthday celebrant was Diana Engelke. Door prize winner was Mary Lou
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Urbanek, and Mary Lou Urbanek was also the 100 percent winner.
Next Meeting—October 24 The next Lodge 66 meeting will be Monday, October 24 at St. Paul’s Church at 6 p.m. The meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m. Fraternally, Dorothy Veselka Reporter —SPJST—
16th Annual SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor Barbecue Cookoff Saturday, September 24, 2016 • SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor
Brisket Winners
Pork Ribs Winners
Chicken Winners
Jackpot Beans Winners
Jackpot Cook’s Choice Winners
Jackpot Pork Butt Winners
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Lodge 80, Holland gives to SPJST Foundation
SPJST Lodge 80, Holland was called to order by President Rita Spinn on Saturday, September 3, 2016, at 4 p.m. The membership stood for the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence for departed members. All officers were present except Joe Liles who was attending an RVOS function. Sales agents absent were Vicki Slye. Thank you to all who helped with the District Two Fall Meeting. Guests attending the meeting were Jill Marwitz and James Lee, III with the SPJST Foundation, who was our guest speaker. He is helping with SPJST Education and Nature Center (ENC) and the Czech Heritage Museum. A motion was made by Frank Pajestka, Jr. and seconded by Curtis Wolf to make a donation of $100 to The SPJST Foundation. Motion carried. Motion was made by Coleman Benner, seconded by Dan Hendrix, to accept the minutes of the August meeting. Motion carried. Motion was made by Dan Hendrix, seconded by Carol Wolf, to accept the special called meeting minutes that was held on August 16 at 6:35 p.m. Financial report was read by Frank Pajestka Jr. Motion was made by Curtis Wolf, seconded by Silveria Tschoerner, to accept the financial report. The financial report was approved by the board of directors prior to the meeting. Motion carried. Youth Leader Connie Horak gave the youth report. Shelby won at the State YAD. Stuff the Bus was a great success. Youth club would be buying items for the country store at the District Two Fall Meeting. FAC Frank Pajestka, Jr. gave his report. Grandparents Day will be September 11. A thank you note was read from Holland ISD, WC Tractor, and Holland ISD cheerleaders. An invitation was received from RVOS to attend their meeting. We should be receiving a bid from ABC Pest Control. Membership agreed for Frank Pajestka, Jr to purchase a hot water heater and stove for the barbecue pits. Motion was made by Dan Hendrix, seconded by Helen Pajestka, to purchase a bond for bingo from Mudd In-
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Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje Member Graduates from Fortis College
Saldana - uncle and Nicole Laitkep godfather Edward graduated from ForLaitkep, all of El tis College of HousCampo. Nicole is ton during fall also the granddaughcommencement certer of the late Rudy emonies on Friday, Laitkep, Sr. of El September 9, 2016, Campo. at Unity of Houston Nicole is a Church. She was member of SPJST named to the PresiLodge 40, El dent’s Honor List Campo-Hillje. She is and graduated with a the first of the 4.0 grade point averLaitkep family to age. She received a graduate from colcertificate for sterile lege. She will conprocessing technitinue her studies in cian. Nicole graduthe medical field and ated from El Campo Nicole Laitkep of Lodge 40, El work in an operating High School in 2015. Campo-Hillje is congratulated Attending the by her brother Zakary after room. Nicole’s famcommencement cer- graduating from Fortis College ily members are very proud of her and emony were her par- of Houston. wish her the best of ents Lisa Laitkep from El Campo, Rudy Laitkep, Jr. and luck in her future studies. —Alice Laitkep wife Almira of Houston, brother ZaLodge 40, El Campo-Hillje kary Laitkep, grandparents Alice —SPJST— Laitkep, Linda Espericueta, Shorty
surance Company for $284 which would be three years for $25,000. The motion carried. Motion was made Dan Hendrix, seconded by Silveria Tschoerner, to donate $150 to the Wolf family to purchase and prepare for the District Two Fall Meeting. Motion carried. Holland Booster Club would be using the hall on September 10. RVOS would be using hall on September 11. Bartlett Blast will be October 22. We received a letter from the Bingo Commission stating we do not owe anything. On the sick list are Regina Peevey, Virginia Benner, Jerry Talasek, and Leonard Wendler. Birthdays in September are Ruby Taisler and Joe Liles. Anniversary is Frank, Sr. and Helen Pajestka who celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary. Door prize winners were Jewel Wolf, Frank Pajestka, Sr., Dan Hendrix, Silveria Tschoerner, and Frank Pajestka, Jr. The meeting adjourned at 4:40 p.m. with a motion by Dan Hendrix, seconded by Helen Pajestka. Linda Hill Secretary/Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 84, Dallas seeks dancers for State Fair
Dear Readers A beseda memorial performance for Bessie Petr will be at the State Fair of Texas on Sunday, October 16, 2016. As the State Fair approaches, it is also time to think of Beseda and Beseda practices. In honor of the late longtime Lodge 84, Dallas Youth Leader Bessie Petr, we are trying to get in touch with everyone who Bessie had taught the Beseda, to perform one more time at the Fair. Bessie served as youth leader for 64 years and taught the traditional Beseda to generation among generations of children, teens, adults, and the elderly. Please consider dancing at this year’s Fair on Sunday, October 16 for Mama Bessie. We can always bring back the memories of our practices, acting silly, goofy, acting as if we don’t know it to get out of dancing, or, of course, the serious practice! It will be a lot of fun to get back together with each other just one more time and know that Bessie would be
smiling at us as we dance. It was always her pride and joy to see how many circles she could get to dance at the Fair. You can contact me (Lynda Novak) at 972-948-4456 or Larry Petr II (P2) at 469-279-7387 or contact us on Facebook. Let’s just do it for Mama Bessie! Fraternally yours, Lynda Novak —SPJST—
Lodge 84, Dallas: calling all beseda dancers!
Heritage Day at the State Fair of Texas is Sunday, October 16, and in true Czechoslovakian fashion, it would be such a special day to showcase your traditional costumes and dancing skills by demonstrating your beseda dancing talent! Lynda Novak of Lodge 84, Dallas is coordinating practices prior to the big day, and all circles will be performing the Ceska Beseda (long version). Please contact Lynda by emailing magiclady_46@hotmail.com as soon as possible to let her know that
Happy Birthday, Diana of Lodge 66, Waco
Happy September birthday to Diana Engelke of Lodge 66, Waco. She was recognized at the lodge’s meeting and presented a cake. Diana celebrated her special day on September 17.
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you want to participate in dancing the beseda so she can get your admission ticket to the fair. Fraternally, Anne Scott Cowan, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 84, Dallas meets Monday, October 17
Due to Heritage Day at the State Fair being held on the regularly scheduled meeting date, the next meeting will be Monday, October 17 at 6:30 p.m. at the lodge hall. I hope to see you all there! Fraternally, Anne Scott Cowan Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 92 Fort Worth plans activities
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Lodge 79, Corpus Christi Welcomes Visitors to August Meeting
Come on out to National Hall SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth! We invite you to mark these upcoming activities on your calendar and plan to visit. National Hall is located at 3316 Roberts Cutoff Road in Fort Worth.
Tuesday, October 11 Ladies Circle meets at 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday, October 11 Game night at Lodge 92 at 7 p.m.
Wednesday, October 12 Sportsmens’ Club, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. A monthly meeting of hunting and fishing enthusiasts with speakers and prize drawings. Open to the public. No charge for admission.
Friday, October 14 Tanglefoot Ballroom dance, 8 to 11 p.m. Admission is $10 for members and $17 for non-members. Tuesday, October 25 Game night at Lodge 92 at 7 p.m.
Lodges 87, Temple; 200, Bruceville-Eddy; 246, Morgan’s Point Meet Together
Lodges 87, Temple; 200, Bruceville-Eddy; and 246, Morgan’s Point hosted a dinner social and combined meeting on Tuesday, September 20, 2016, at Lodge 87’s hall in Temple. The lodges discussed fall activities and upcoming Christmas parties. Pictured are, left to right, James and Michael Hosch (200), David Nauert (200), Ingrid Petrik (246), Susan Hutton (246), Charlie Herendon (246), Robert and Judy Little (87), Karen Bryant (87), Dan Kacir (87), Gene McBride (200), RJ Cortasie (200), Frances McBride (200), and Allen Trigg, Sr. (200).
Lodge 79, Corpus Christi welcomed visitors to the August 21, 2016, meeting. Pictured, left to right, are Jim and Louise Koutny of Pleasanton and Maria Dominguez of Zacatecas, Mexico. Maria is the mother and mother-in-law of Laura and Stephen Rebecek.
Hall Rentals Upcoming events and rental information available from Jon Durham, Event Manager at 817-624-1361. Fraternally, Angela Paprskar Casteel President —SPJST—
Lodge 107 Floresville meets Sunday, October 9
Dear Members, We will meet Sunday, October 9, 2016, starting at 9 a.m. We will be having a work day to clean up and get ready for the upcoming District Seven Fall Fun Day. The youth will be preparing a Czech meal in honor of Czech Heritage Month in Texas. We hope to see you all there. Fraternally, Lian Pruski, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 133 San Antonio: no October meeting
There will not be an October meeting since our meeting area is not available. We will have the next meeting on Sunday, November 20 at Good Shepherd Activity Center, 1630 Goliad Road. A complete turkey lunch catered by the lodge will be served at 12:30 p.m. A meeting and games party will follow. Please also mark your calendar for our December meeting on Sunday, December 18. Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m. followed by our Christmas party. Thank you for your dedication to our lodge. Jarolyn Popp, President —SPJST—
Lodge 142 Houston: scholarship apps available
Attention all high school seniors and college undergraduates: Applications for the SPJST Lodge 142, Stefanik College Scholarship are now available. The deadline for required information to be received is February
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1, 2017. For information or an application, please call Lodge 142 Treasurer Mary Ann Kieschnick at 713)-862-5512 or email makieschnick@comcast.net. Fraternally, Mary Ann Kieschnick Treasurer —SPJST—
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Aggie Ring Day for Lodge 185, New Braunfels Member
Lodge 172 Pasadena sets Oct. 23 meeting
To SPJST Lodge 172 Members, The board of Lodge 172, Pasadena has recommended closing our lodge at the end of 2016 with plans to sell the building and the property. The board regrets this action, but it is necessary due to the continued loss of our older, active members who have run the lodge for many years. There has been little interest from existing members, new members, or transfers to our lodge to assist in the operations of the lodge, dances, rentals, and fundraisers. This recommendation will be discussed and voted on at the regular membership meeting at 2 p.m. on Sunday, October 23. All Lodge 172 adult members are asked to attend and voice their opinion about the board’s recommendation. Board of Directors Lodge 172, Pasadena —SPJST—
Lodge 179 Warrenton: no October meeting
Lodge 179, Warrenton will not have a meeting in October due to conflicts with other meetings in the community. Ricky Weyand, Reporter —SPJST—
★ ★ Reunions ★ ★
Reunion notices are published at no charge and as a benefit to our SPJST members. First-run announcements may be edited to fit the space. Thereafter, and until the week prior to the reunion date and as space permits, notices will be run in an abbreviated form. Please include your SPJST lodge number/name, and your contact phone number. Thank you.
October 8 Sebek family—Descendants of Joe J. Sebek and Frances Koslovsky Sebek at Ocker Brethren Church in Zabcikville. For information, call David or Lisa Sebek 254-985-2578. Submitted b y David and Lisa Sebek, Lodge 24, Cyclone.
October 13 Swiss Alp-Washington Country Schools—at Oakridge Smokehouse Restaurant, Schulenburg. Contact Carolyn Graeter Tobola 979-2474168/email cmtobola@cvctx.com; or Johnelle Graeter MinzenmeyerMiksch 979-247-4436/email dmiksch@cvctx.com. Submitted by Carolyn M. Tobola, Lodge 8, Weimar.
October 22 Michulka family: Descendants of Josef Michulka—at Riverside Hall, East Bernard.For information, contact President Donnie Kelner 979-3989546; Vice President Louis Petrosky 281-389-4433; Secretary Lorriane Chumchal 979-335-6150; or Treasurer Joey Pitman 281-236-7652. Sub-
Congratulations to Shelby Howard of Lodge 185, New Braunfels! She received her Texas A&M University ring on September 16, 2017. Shelby will graduate in May 2017 and plans to be an agriculture teacher. She is the daughter of Donnie and April Howard.
mitted by Helen Kelner, Lodge 28, East Bernard.
October 30 Descendants of F.J. Spacek I (Fayetteville), Jan Spacek (Warrenton), and Josef Spacek (La Grange)—at SPJST Lodge 1, Fayetteville. For information, call 512-259-6625; or 713-688-3932. Submitted by Kaye Walla, Lodge 1, Fayetteville. —SPJST—
Crickets
By Wizzie Brown, BCE Extension Program Specialist - IPM Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
Field crickets are a common sight around homes in late summer into autumn. These insects are about 1” long when fully grown. Crickets are dark brown to black with large hind legs used for jumping. They also have two cerci, or appendages that come off the tip of the abdomen. Female crickets have a large swordlike structure, the ovipositor, protruding from the tip of the abdomen. The ovipositor is used to deposit eggs into soil. Crickets feed on plant material as well as other insects. They are able to cause damage to seedlings, and some-
times large populations can be destructive. Large masses of dead crickets around doorways or other areas can be distasteful to view and cause a foul odor. Field crickets are primarily outdoor insects, but may occasionally venture indoors. When crickets do come indoors, they may bother residents with their chirping. Males chirp to attract a mate creating the sound by rubbing their forewings together. Cricket management is more easily accomplished in the summer when nymphs, who cannot fly, are present. Unfortunately, this usually isn’t when large populations of crickets are discovered. Before turning to pesticides to manage your cricket problems, try these ideas: • Turn off outside lights at night or use bulbs that are less attractive to insects • Seal cracks and crevices where insects can enter with sealant
• Remove debris stacked near the structure • Keep lawn and surrounding areas mowed
• Stuff weep holes with copper mesh
For more information or help with identification, contact Wizzie Brown, Texas AgriLife Extension Service Program Specialist at 512-854-9600. 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 or the Texas A&M AgriLife Research is implied. The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service provides equal access in its programs, activities, education and employment, without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity.
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Land Donation
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The land, which the lodge acquired in the early 1900s, has sat vacant since 1999. The local lodge, which has approximately 45 members with 10 to 15 of those still in the Port Lavaca area, began in 1904 in Calhoun County, and in 1906, the lodge received the property by donation, Jurek said. In the 1940s, two lodge halls were built on the property, one in 1942 and the other five years later after a hurricane destroyed the first. Another hurricane wrecked the second hall, and it was finally torn down in 1999. “It’s been vacant ever since then,” Jurek said. “Our lodge is so small there’s no way we can possibly afford to build a new lodge hall and maintain it with insurance and utilities and everything we have. We’ve been discussing this for about two years now about utilizing it for the fire department.” At first, the lodge attempted to lease the property to the county, but due to insurance regulations, the county was unable to use the property. Earlier this year, Lyssy approached Jurek about acquiring the property, Jurek said. Jurek approached the lodge members and officials about donating the property since leasing was not an option for the county. “We had our annual lodge member-
Six Mile Volunteer Fire Department members are pictured with SPJST Lodge 41, Port Lavaca members and SPJST district and state representatives.
ship appreciation dinner and social on February 9. At that meeting, I presented the idea to donate the property. The lodge members were very much in favor of it so we decided at that time that we’d donate it to the county. It was donated to us, so we figured that we, in turn, would donate it to the county,” Jurek said. “We never dropped the subject. We kind of put it on hold,” Jurek added. The Six Mile VFD, Jurek said, needed a home to keep the fire trucks out of the elements. The official transaction between the county and the lodge closed early last month, Jurek said. “We’ve been through all the paperwork. This is not really a handing over of a deed or anything. That’s all been done. The closing was the first part of
LEFT PHOTO: Pictured are, left to right, SPJST President Brian Vanicek, District Six Director Karen Kaspar, Lodge 41, Port Lavaca President Franklin Jurek, Six Mile Community Volunteer Fire Department Chief John Amimo, and Calhoun County Precinct 2 Commissioner Vern Lyssy. CENTER PHOTO: The two acres of land that Lodge 41 donated
this month where we actually transferred the deed to the county,” Jurek said. “It is now county property, and hopefully, we’ll get some progress going on this.” The fire department hopes to start work on the land before the end of the year, Jurek said. The building will be funded through donations and with the help of the county, said County Commissioner Precinct 2 Vern Lyssy. “On behalf of Calhoun County, we want to thank SPJST Lodge 41 members for allowing this land transaction. We greatly appreciate it,” Lyssy said, adding that Commissioners’ Court is committed to helping the project reach its completion. “This station should be a focal point of the community for years to come.” Jon Amimo, current chief of Six Mile
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VFD, also extended his appreciation for the land donation. “All the members work as a team to help the community to protect property. Most of the time, it’s probably not a good time for you, but we’ll be there for you,” Amimo said. “Again, we’d like to thank you so much for the property. By donating this, we will have a home for our station instead of operating out of the county barn.” Vanicek said giving back to the community is a hallmark of SPJST. “We have 42,000 members statewide. Members contributed more that 101,000 charitable hours last year, and more than $324,000 in actual cash gifts and donations. It just really adds up,” Vanicek said, “to nearly half million charitable hours in four years and $1.6 million in actual gifts to community projects just like this - either gifts in kind or in actual cash donations.” “It’s an impressive organization, not just because of the life insurance, but because of what it does for the living,” Vanicek added. “The organization is about doing good. It’s that simple. Doing good for each other and the communities we serve, again, through the sale of life insurance but then through projects just like this.”
Editor’s Note: This article is reprinted with permission from Port Lavaca Wave. —SPJST—
to Six Mile VFD. RIGHT PHOTO: District Six Director Karen Kaspar presented a check from her discretionary fund for $1,000 to Six Mile VFD. Pictured are, left to right, Assistant Chief Jonathan Broz, Director Kaspar, Vice President Eric Barrier, Chief Jon Amimo, and President Michael Balajka.
LEFT PHOTO: SPJST Lodge 41, Port Lavaca President Franklin Jurek, left, welcomes all to the dedication ceremony on August 25, 2016. Looking on are SPJST President Brian Vanicek and District Six Fraternal Field Manager Delisle Doherty.
RIGHT PHOTO: SPJST and community members listen attentively to the speakers during the dedication ceremony.
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In Memory of Rudolph Darilek
Rudolph Victor Darilek was born during a rare snowfall just north of Shiner, Texas, on December 7, 1921, the oldest child of Ludmila Svoboda Darilek and Herman Darilek. He passed away in Houston on September 8, 2016, at age 94. Rudy was raised in Moulton and attended Baursville Gram- Rudolph Darilek mar School. Afterwards, he ran “three miles straightaway” daily to attend Moulton High School, sometimes twice a day as he would return to the farm for chores before going back to school for basketball and other school activities. After graduation in1939, he hitched a ride on an egg truck to travel to Houston and work “for a little while” in the grocery business. He met his wife Celestine Veselka during a Paul Jones at the old SPJST Lodge 88, Houston and adored her instantly. They were married on Thanksgiving Day in 1942. He served our country at the Pacific front in World War II as a member of the 5th Engine Overhaul Squadron, 27th Air Depot Group in the US Army Air Corps. Afterwards, he returned to the grocery business at JMH Supermarkets where he stayed for 67 years and announced every working morning, “I’m off to the races!” He and Celestine raised their large family in Houston in West University Place, but continued to farm the family homestead in Baursville. He was the proud patriarch of 106 family members, calling his beloved wife “Beep,” his eight children his “Popos,” his grandchildren and greatgrandchildren “Dolls” and “Cowboys.” He claimed that beef was the key to a long life, and this, plus his optimistic nature, served him well. Humor and music filled his home especially with his surprise gifts at Christmastime. He loved teaching his children about integrity, honesty, and
truth through his farming activities and stories. His favorite pastimes included polka dancing with his wife and all their relatives and friends, fishing and trips to the country with his brother-in-law Quentin, watching sports with his family, and spending time on the farm “raising cattle and kids.” He was a hard worker, was proud of his Czech heritage, was dedicated to his grocery business, and devoted to all of his family members. His kindness and generosity will be remembered for generations. Rudy is preceded in death by his parents; beloved wife of 72 years, Celestine; newborn son Robert; daughter Joyce Lynn Stevenson; brother Milton Darilek and his wife Ethel Darilek; and sister Venice Darilek Kouba. Survivors include children Rose Rohlfing, Jo Ann Dunlavy and husband Rick, Henry Darilek and wife Genie, Cora Nowak and husband Ted, son-in-law Terry Stevenson, Marjorie Nowak and husband Mike, David Darilek and wife Nan, and Thomas Darilek and wife Debbie; grandchildren Erica Rohlfing, Jonathan Rohlfing, Geoffrey Rohlfing and wife Laura, Tiffany Robinson and husband Evan, Brian Dunlavy, Carolyn Hubbell and husband Rob, Russell Dunlavy and wife Kelley, Sarah Parrish and husband Collis, Rachel Stice and husband Tanner, Daniel Darilek, Emily Darilek, Matt Nowak and wife Allison, Julie Granger and husband John, Mark Nowak and wife KC, Valerie Schell and husband Steven, Kathryn Nowak, Scott Stevenson and wife Beth, Charles Stevenson and wife Laura, Rebecca Stevenson, Elaine Riepe and husband Tim, Shelly Siler and husband Austin, Shirley Dees and husband Jordan, Randy Stevenson, Barbara Stevenson, Phillip Nowak and wife Carrie, Kevin Nowak and wife Katie, Tracy Nowak, Justin Nowak and wife Brenna, Jennifer Miller and husband Ray, Amy Hunter and husband Ben, Donna Darilek, Sandra Wallace and husband Michael, Dylan Darilek, Ryland Darilek, and Brenna Darilek; great-grandchildren Greta and Heidi Rohlfing, Luke Dunlavy, Jayden, Jared, and Jonah Hubbell, Reese Parrish, Reagan Stice, Carter, Anna Kate, and Ryan Nowak, Wells, Alex, and Gavin Granger, Ella,
Andrew, and Nicholas Nowak; Jack, Will, and Sam Stevenson, Kelly and Everett Riepe, Anna Gray, Clara Joyce Stevenson; Jolly and Catcher Nowak, Rex, Ava, and Max Miller, Lilly and Beckett Hunter, and two on the way; treasured relatives Stanley Kouba, Cora Veselka Taylor, Matilda Veselka Moore, Henry and Delphine Veselka Novak, Johnnie and Dusty Veselka; and many other close relatives and friends. Rudy was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church of Houston and SPJST Lodge 88, Houston. He served as a lodge delegate for many years and was called upon many times to interpret and translate the correct grammar in Czech for SPJST. Visitation and rosary recitation were held Sunday, September 11 at St. Vincent’s in Houston. Funeral mass was celebrated Tuesday, September 13 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Moulton with Father Gabriel officiating. Hymns were led by Gussie Machalec and spiritual Czech songs were sung by Rudy and Bea Patek, accompanied by organist Sharon Etlinger. A military salute was provided by American Legion Post No. 392 of Moulton. Burial followed in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. The family requests that donations be made in Rudy’s name to SPJST Lodge 88 Scholarship Fund, 1435 Beall Street, Houston, Texas 77008; St. Joseph Catholic Church, Moulton, Texas; or a charity of your choice. Words of comfort may be expressed online at www.smithfuneralhomemoulton.com. —SPJST—
Expression of Sympathy
We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge 88, Houston, Texas, and on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed member, RUDOLPH VICTOR DARILEK, age 94, of Houston, Texas, who passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2016. Visitation was held Sunday, September 11 from 6:30 to 7 p.m. with a rosary at 7 p.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Houston. Then on Tuesday, September 13, visitation began at 9 a.m. at St. Joseph
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Catholic Church in Moulton; funeral mass followed at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Father Gabriel officiating. Burial followed in the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. He was a member of SPJST Lodge 88, Houston. The family requests that donations be made in Rudy’s name to SPJST Lodge 88 Scholarship Fund, 1435 Beall Street, Houston, Texas 77008; St. Joseph Catholic Church, Moulton; or a charity of your choice. Words of comfort can be expressed online at www.smithfuneralhomemoulton.com May our departed brother rest in peace. Resolution Committee Gladys Havemann Annabelle Veit —SPJST—
In Memory of Norbert Polasek
Norbert L. Polasek, age 74, of Houston, Texas, passed away Friday, September 9, 2016. Visitation was 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday, September 12, 2016, in Brenham Memorial Chapel with rosary recited at 7 p.m. Funeral mass was at 3 p.m. Tuesday, September 13 in St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Chappell Hill. Norbert Polasek Norbert was born in Granger to Joseph and Libby (Mokry) Polasek on May 24, 1942. He was a member of SPJST Lodge 88, Houston. He is survived by wife Stephanie Madden; son Wayne Polasek; brothers Raymond Polasek, Dominic Polasek, and Marvin Polasek; sister Mary Lee Machacek; grandchildren Ricky White, Traci Polasek, Joseph Polasek, Logan Polasek, Elizabeth Polasek, and Michael White; six great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Norbert was preceded in death by his parents; brother Joe Polasek; and sisters Mildred Vrana and Martha Palla. Services were in the care of Brenham Memorial Chapel. —SPJST—
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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: 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.
State Youth Director shares October updates
October is here, and that means it is Czech Heritage Month. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the Czech culture and heritage. Czech people are all about family, and that includes your SPJST family! Thanks to those SPJST lodges that have been hosting Czech heritage celebrations in the weeks leading up to this special month and to those who have events planned for Czech Heritage Month. Many of these events consist of a fabulous Czech meal that is enjoyed by all. This is a great opportunity to stress the importance of planning a meal with your family on a regular basis, whether that be SPJST family or your immediate family. SPJST State Royalty will be at the State Fair in Dallas on Sunday, October 16 starting at 10 a.m. This coincides with Heritage Festival 2016 and is sponsored by Texas Cultural Partnership. There will be beseda dancers, music, food, and lots of fun. Please come to the State Fair and join our SPJST State Royalty Court. If you can’t make it to the State Fair, there are other Czech events and museums around the state you can visit. Please see the Vestnik for more information on these events. The 2016-2017 State Royalty Court made their first public appearance at Westfest in West on Labor Day weekend. Westfest is a celebration of Czech heritage and culture held annually in the Central Texas town of West. Royalty Court members rode in the parade and also made an appearance in the Cultural Amphitheater. District Two
Beseda Dancers did a great job dancing again this year at Westfest. Thanks to Districts Two and Three members who rode on the float in the Westfest parade. The very next weekend, the State Royalty Court had an opportunity to attend the Caldwell Kolache Festival. District One Royalty and State Royalty Courts were introduced to the crowd followed by a performance from Lodge 9, Snook and Lodge 17, New Tabor Beseda dancers.
“Seeking The Treasures of SPJST” Membership Drive Only three months to go in this year’s 2016 membership drive! There’s still time for youth club members to make new member referrals and have them count towards your club’s 2016 youth application quota!
Goals to Achieve— • Host one district youth membership rally • Meet requirements needed to qualify for Youth Program
Incentives— Award: $100 for each youth club in respective district that achieves its youth club goal. Funds must be used for the benefit of the youth in the respective district.
Youth Club Incentives— Award: • $10 for each certificate issued, ages 0 to 17, in the respective lodge. • Additional $10 for each certificate issued that joins the youth club ($20 total)
“Top Youth Club in District” Award Top active youth club with most certificates issued in 2016 that remain in
force. Must have a minimum of three certificates issued in 2016. Award: Swimming, etc. party for youth leaders and youth members. Cost not to exceed $200.
If you have any questions regarding the incentive programs, please refer to the Seeking the Treasures of SPJST Membership Campaign guide on page 66 and 67 of your 2016-2017 SPJST Youth Club Handbook.
Youth Leader Incentive Youth leaders, don’t forget about the youth leader incentive! Some of you have already met your goals, and I cannot wait to recognize you at the SPJST Awards Banquet on January 30, 2017. All you need is five new youth members to join your youth club, and you will win $100. If you get 10 new youth members, you win $200. 100 Pennies Scholarship Drive Kicks Off October 1 The 100 Pennies Scholarship Drive begins October 1. All youth club members who donate $2 or more will receive two merit points. Youth club members who donate $5 or more will receive a certificate acknowledging their gift. This is such an easy way to earn merit points while making a difference in the future of our young members. Remember, the money raised goes to our graduating seniors.
Make a Difference Day is October 22 Make A Difference Day is the most encompassing national day of helping others - a celebration of neighbors helping neighbors. Everyone can participate. Created by USA WEEKEND Magazine, Make A Difference Day is an an-
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nual event that takes place on the fourth Saturday of every October. The next event is Saturday, October 22. Who can participate? Anyone! Young and old, individuals and groups can carry out a volunteer project that help others. It might be a big project like collecting truckloads of clothing for the homeless, or as personal as spending an afternoon helping an elderly neigh- bor or relative. For more detailed information, please refer to the Make a Difference Day website at http://makeadifferenceday.com/. Youth leaders, please take some time out to discuss Make a Difference Day and let the youth plan a project. Consider inviting another SPJST youth club or other youth group to join in on your project. All members who participate will earn two points on the merit point system. Also, this is a great way to earn hours for the President’s Volunteer Service Award!
Christmas Ornament Contest As of this newsletter, three districts have held their Christmas ornament contests, and I like what I’ve been seeing! If your district’s fall meeting is still pending, please encourage your youth to attend and participate in the contest. Also, encourage youth members to help set-up, clean-up, run a game, or volunteer their services throughout the day and keep track of their hours. These service hours can be added towards the President’s Volunteer Service Award. Remember that any ornaments entered cannot include food items because they cannot be stored or reused on the tree the following year. Christmas ornament contest rules appear on page 37 of the current SPJST Youth Club handbook. The online version of the handbook may be accessed at http://spjst.org/youth-pro-
Lodge 107, Floresville youth celebrates grandparents
I went to our September meeting of Lodge 107, Floresville on Grandparents Day. We made cards for our grandparents and served them dinner. Then I went over to Sandy’s to play. Fraternally, Christian Lynn, age 8 —SPJST—
Colt Pruski, left, and Christian Lynn, center, are pictured with Christian’s grandmother Rose Lynn at Lodge 107, Floresville on Grandparents Day.
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gram-forms Upcoming district meeting dates are:
District One—Sunday, October 9 Lodge 186, Caldwell District Three—Sunday, October 23 Lodge 25, Ennis District Six—Sunday, November 6 St. Mary’s Catholic Church Parish Hall at 1648 FM 340, Hallettsville, - hosted by Lodge 4, Hallettsville and Lodge 63, Sweet Home District Seven—Sunday, November 13 Lodge 107, Floresville Fraternally, Lynette Talasek State Youth Director —SPJST—
District Two Youth plans fall activity
Dear Members, Our annual District Two fall activity is almost here! It is Saturday, October 15, 2016, at Urban Air Trampoline Park in Austin. The park is located at 15407 Long Vista Drive. We have reservations from 3 to 5 p.m. There is jumping and fun for everyone. There will be no cost to active District Two youth members. Friends may join us but will be asked to pay the $19 admission fee. Waivers are required for every jumper. Please have your parent sign the waiver online in advance at www.urbanairtramoplinepark.com/sign-trampoline-parkwaiver/ Choose the Austin
location - not the West Austin location. No one will be able to participate without the waiver filled out in advance. Following the end of the event at 5 p.m., we will continue on to have pizza and drinks at CiCi’s, 1601 North I35 in Round Rock. Please make plans to attend. We must have an approximate head count of those attending (jumping) by October 7. We hope to see you all in Austin on October 15! Fraternally, Patsy Koslovsky District Two Youth Counselor Cristy Girod, Assistant DYC Amber Bartek, Assistant DYC —SPJST—
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Lodge 48 Beyersville Youth Club plans Nov. community garage sale
SPJST Lodge 48, Beyersville Youth Club is sponsoring a Beyersville Community Garage Sale Friday, November 11 and Saturday, November 12, 2016, at the hall, 10450 South FM 619, Taylor. We are renting 10 by 10 booth spaces, inside or outside. Kitchen will be open. Contact Janet Filla for rental information, 512-450-8310. —SPJST—
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Lodge 49, Rowena youth club shares community, school activities
Ready for Football On Thursday, I start my flag football. I want to be quarterback. I can’t wait to start playing football. Colt Schwertner •••
Fun Practices Next week on Thursday, we have a junior high football game. Our practices are fun. We started hitting on Monday. I hope we win our game. Tanner Wood •••
Best Cousin We had fun at the football game. Also, I have fun with my best best cousin Grace. Tracy Schwertner •••
Swimming in Tank I love swimming in my tank. I don’t get to swim much any more since school started. I like my teacher. She is nice. Cotton Wood •••
Driving Tractor in Parade The Cotton Festival is coming up, and I am going to help my dad cook. There is a parade, and I am going to drive my tractor. Hunter Wood •••
13th Birthday This weekend, we had Cotton Fest. It was so much fun. It was so much raining and muddy, but we had great fun. We are celebrating my birthday. I am turning 13. Olivia Schwertner •••
Camper in the Rain We went to the Cotton Fest this weekend, and we were trapped in the
camper because of rain. On Saturday night, we had a dance, and we twostepped. It was lots of fun! Morgann Wood •••
MineCraft Games I play a lot of MineCraft games with my cousins. I have built one big hotel. I have built a castle and a base with Army people. MineCraft is fun. Brody Schwertner •••
11th Birthday We have Cotton Fest, and I can’t wait until my birthday on the 14th. I’m going to be 11. I can’t wait! Grace Schwertner •••
My Goat Andy My teacher is Mrs. Ivy, and she is very nice. Andy, my goat, got some new friends. The first day they were by each other. Bella Schwertner •••
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Homecoming Game We had our homecoming game last week for football. At halftime, there was a big storm that came through, and we had to cancel the game. Sutton Schwertner —SPJST—
Lodge 88, Houston Youth Club plans Halloween party
Dear Members, We will have our Halloween party on Saturday, October 29, 2016, starting at 11 a.m. until about 2 p.m. There will be games, food, prizes, and a costume contest. Please invite your friends, and we look forward to seeing you there! Fraternally, Keith Wockenfuss Vice President —SPJST—
Lodge 25, Ennis Youth Club Shares Westfest Fun, September Meeting Activities
Lodge 25, Ennis met on Sunday, September 18, 2016. Youth who attended Westfest said that they had a great time and are looking forward to the next District Three outing which will be Heritage Day at the State Fair on Sunday, October 16. Youth were reminded to attend the District Three Fall Meeting on Sunday, October 23 at our lodge; the upcoming benefit for David Trojacek on Saturday, October 22; and the Halloween Bash on Saturday, October 29. April
reviewed Czech words with the youth. We sang “Happy Birthday” to our members and had the door prize drawing. Everyone enjoyed socializing and ice cream bars. See you soon! Fraternally yours, Rita Holland, Youth Leader —SPJST—
LEFT PHOTO: Youth attend the Westfest parade. CENTER PHOTO: “Happy birthday to you!” RIGHT PHOTO: Door prize winners, left to right, Madison, Hayley, Makenzie, Cody, and Olivia. BELOW LEFT
PHOTO: Preston and the Minions at the Westfest parade. BELOW PHOTO 2: District Three Queen Makenzie, King Pierce, and Duke Chad in West.
RIGHT PHOTO: Lodge 25, Ennis Youth Club officers read reports. From left are Hayley, Austen, and Olivia.
FAR RIGHT PHOTO: April reviews Czech words with the members.
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BENEVOLENCE
ROČNÍK 104 CISLO 39
Učme se Česky Let us Study Czech Lekce patnáctá Lesson 15
Rozmluva—Conversation
Dobrý den, paní Nováková! Jsem rád, že umíte česky. Dobrý den, Honzo! Slyšela jsem, že máte zajem o ceštinu. Ano, též, se učím čísti a psáti česky. To je báječné. Jistě, že tvoje babička je tomu ráda. * * * * *
Maminka též má z toho radost, že píši babičce česky. Babička nečte anglicky. Je čeština těžká? Není velmi těžká. Tatínek říká: “Bez práce nejsou koláče.” To je pravda. Ráda bych ještě mluvila, ale musím už jíti. S bohem, Honzo! Též mám na spěch. Večer jedeme do města. Na shledanou, paní Novákova! * * * * *
Slovníček—Vocabulary
paní Nováková—Mrs. Novak zájem—interest čeština—Czech language báječný—wonderful jistě—surely radost—joy pravda—truth anglicky—English (adv.) koláče—sweet Czech pastry musiti II—must uměti II—to know how slyšeti II—to hear psáti III—to write
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Lidskost
Česká
HUMANITY
Bratrství
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Část
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3. Conjugation of verbs given in the vocabulary:
čísti III—to read říkati I—to say jeti III—to drive jíti III—to go (on foot) spěch—hurry večer—evening práce—work město—town, city
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Mluvnice—Grammar
1. Conjugation of the verbs of the third conjugation: čísti—to read (hard stem)
Singular 1st person 2nd person 3rd person
Plural čtu čteme čteš čtete čte čtou
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psáti—to write (soft stem)
Singular 1st person 2nd person 3rd person
Plural 1st person 2nd person 3rd person
piší (-u colloquial) píšeš píše píšeme píšete píšete píši (-ou colloquial)
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2. Hereafter, the verbs in the vocabulary will be labeled as I, II, III conjugation. This classification will serve to guide you in conjugating. In previous lessons, the endings for conjugations I and II were given. * * * * *
musiti musím musíš musí musíme musíte musí-(ejí) jeti jedu
jedeš jede jedeme jedete jedou
uměti umím umíš umí umíme umíte umějí jíti jdu
jdeš jde jdeme jdete jdou říkati říkám říkáš říká říkáme říkáte říkají
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4. Explanation of phrases:
Máte zájem o češtinu.—You are interested in Czech.
Má z toho radost.—He is happy about it. —SPJST—
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Genealogists to to host October 6 open house at Temple Czech Heritage Museum
The Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center will hold a special open house from 1 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, October 6, 2016, at 119 West French Avenue in Temple. The purpose of the open house is to identify persons in photographs of Bell County community, school, and parochial groups. Richard Lesikar of Granbury will bring enlarged prints of more than 50 images of local groups. “We are hoping there are members of the community who either can help identify the persons in these photos, or who will bring their own photographs, which give us vital clues and information,” said Lesikar. Lesikar volunteers, along with genealogist Danny Leshikar of Liberty, Missouri, in helping families begin their family tree or fill in missing information. The two specialize in Czech immigrants, but this may include immigrants who self-identified as Austrian, Moravian, Bohemian or Slovak. The two genealogists will be in Temple from October 4 to October 10 and are taking appointments now. “We’d love to have the opportunity to visit you in your home, share the data and or photographs Danny has of your family and at the same time gather data that are missing from your family tree,” said Richard Lesikar. They will also meet participants at the Czech Heritage Museum in Temple if that is more convenient. Danny Leshikar presently has a database of more than 81,000 entries which includes names, information and photographs. He and Richard
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Lesikar use this information to build family trees at no cost. “We are blessed that some Czech genealogists such as Edmund Hejl, Albert Blaha, and Jim and Mildred (Skrabanek) Hejl had the foresight to gather, translate, and publish information of our Czech heritage,” said Richard Lesikar. “These people, who are now all deceased, helped lay the foundation for Danny’s work.” For appointments and more information, contact Richard Lesikar at rlesikar@charter.net or call 682-9366034. —SPJST—
Brazos Valley CHS silent auction set for October 9
Brazos Valley Czech Heritage Society will host a silent auction benefiting the Czech Education Foundation of Texas William J. Hlavinka Fellowship at Texas A&M’s College of Liberal Arts on Sunday, October 9, 2016. The silent auction will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church Parish Activity Center, located at 600 East 26th Street in Bryan, Texas, in conjunction with the annual Brazos Valley Czech Heritage Society Polka Mass, Dinner and Dance. The silent auction will open at 1 p.m. Polka masses featuring the Taylor Czech Chorus will be celebrated at two times - 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Dinner will be served at 1 p.m., and the dance with the Praha Bros. will begin at 1:30 p.m. Ronnie Horcica of KAGC Czech Polka Time will be the master of ceremonies. Contact Jo Ann at 979-2244434 or email Lynette lurbanovsky@gmail.com for admission prices and reservations.
About the Silent Auction Fundraising for the CEFT William Hlavinka Fellowship started 30 years ago, and this year marks the 17th anniversary of the fellowship. The CEFT brings advanced graduate students over from two major Moravian Universities - Masaryk University in Brno and Palacky University in Olomouc to work towards an M.A. or Ph.D. degree in the Department of English at Texas A&M. In return, these students teach the Czech language classes of-
fered by the Brazos Valley Czech Heritage Society. The classes are being held each Monday during the fall semester from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Current CEFT William Hlavinka Fellow Jan Benes is the teacher. All levels of students are accepted, and beginning Czech language students are welcome. The cost of the class is $35 for the semester, and the location is at the St. Joseph Church Parish Activity Center at 600 East 26th Street in Bryan. You can still sign up for the class by contacting lurbanovsky@gmail.com or Jo Ann at 979-224-4434. For more information about the program, please visit www.ceft.us and select “About,” followed by “Programs” to learn the history behind the CEFT William Hlavinka Fellowship at Texas A&M College of Liberal Arts. Submitted by, Lynette Urbanovsky BVCHS Secretary —SPJST—
TCHCC Heritage Fest set for October 14, 15 in La Grange
The Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center in La Grange will be hosting the annual Heritage Festival and Muziky on Friday, October 14 and Saturday, October 15, 2016. The Fest will begin at 4 p.m. on Friday afternoon in front of the main building with Oktoberfest on the Deck. At 5:30 p.m., TCHCC famous chicken-n-dumplings will be served while it lasts in the Hanslik Banquet Hall. At 6 p.m., music will be provided by the Dujka Brothers Band until 9:30 p.m. The Dujka Brothers have been making music together for 28 plus years and have several acknowledgements to their name. They have been very successful in bringing new songs written by themselves and other local Texas writers to the Czech music and polka scene. The evening will conclude at 10 p.m. Saturday will see plenty of action all over the
TCHCC Complex. The day will centralize in the Czech Village, an early 1900s recreated village complete with residential houses, barns, tavern, saw mill and general store. Demonstrations of early life for the immigrants will take place throughout the grounds all day. There will be farming and household demonstrations and several children’s activities including a kolać eating contest, games, and train rides. An antique farm equipment and antique car show will spread through the village. The 1880s Zapalac Saw Mill in the village will be operating, cutting wood at three times during the day. The La Grange Ford Hospoda (beer garden) Tent will be in the center of the village with musical entertainment all day. Music will begin at 11 a.m. till 6 p.m. on the Shiner Beer Stage by the Shiner Hobo Band and the Czech and Then Some Band of Ennis alternating. All music venues will have a dance floor. Drink concessions featuring Czech beer along with other favorites will be available. Food concessions will feature sausage and beer brats from Patek’s Shiner Smokehouse. Barbecue sandwiches, chips, kolaće, and other items will be available as well. Vendors and craft booths will be set up for your shopping pleasure on the main street of the village, Czech Trail. A country store will be open for some good buys and you can also pick up some fresh stone ground corn meal for cooking. In the air conditioned TCHCC Main Building, the Czech Gift Shop will be open with a brand new stock of authentic Czech items, garnet jewelry, teeshirts, caps, crystal, periodicals, music CDs, and
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new Christmas ornaments for 2016. There will be textile demonstrations of spinning, looming, crochet, and knitting. In the Museum, authentic Czech kroje and other items can be viewed along with the display, Through the Printed Word. The spacious Melnar Library will offer help with genealogy research for those interested in finding out more about their family or Czech history. The Hanslik Hall located inside the main building will be the site of the annual KJT State Taroky Tournament. The Czech Music Museum of Texas featuring four genres of Czech music, classical, folk, polka and liturgical, is located in the Kalich House and will be open for tours along with the Polka Lovers Club of Texas Museum housed in the Hoelscher House and the Czech Agriculture Museum in the Janak Barn. The day will conclude with the annual performance of Muziky, Muziky at the Sanford Schmid Amphitheater on the complex grounds overlooking the scenic Colorado River Valley. This year’s muziky (music) will feature the Legends of Texas Polka Music Series, Part IV with the retiring performance of the Donnie Wavra Band. It will be an exciting and memorable performance as local legendary musician Donnie Wavra retires his band. Stories of the bands many travels and performances will be told, and former members of the band will rejoin together for a final tribute. The master of ceremonies for the show will be the 2014
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National Polka Music Pioneer Award winner, disc jockey, and bandleader Alfred Vrazel. The performance will be from 7 to 9:30 p.m. followed by a huge fireworks finale that will finish off the evening at 9:30 p.m. sponsored by HEB. Submitted by, Retta Slavik Chandler TCHCC President SPJST Lodge 25, Ennis —SPJST—
History of West Museum to host Czech translation day October 29
History of West Museum will sponsor free Czech language translation on Saturday, October 29, 2016, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The museum is located at 112 East Oak Street in West, Texas. Bring your documents - family trees, parish records, postcards, letters, christening and marriage certificates, bibles, emails. Drop off copies of your documents at the Museum if unable to attend, and it will be translated on the day of event by the Vaculik family of
West, who are native speakers from the Czech Republic. The Vaculik family are members of SPJST Lodge 54, West. —SPJST—
Second Sundays 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; 979-968-9399; or email info@czechtexas.org.
First/Third Tuesdays 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 254-8992935.
Through February 2017 Texas Czechs: Rooted in Tradition Exhibition—at the La Retama Central Library, Corpus Christi: Multi-media displaty features contemporary Texas Czech cultural traditions in photos, text, objects, film. For Library location, hours, visit www.cclibraries.com; or call (361) 826-7055. For more infor-
mation, visit www.polkaworks.org; or call (512) 448.4536. Submitted by Dawn Orsak, Lodge 187, Round Rock.
October 7 Movie Night: “Rok d’ábla” - “Year of the Devil”—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.
October 9 Brazos Valley CHS Fall Czech Celebration: Polka Masses, Dinner, Dance—Masses at 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. will be celebrated at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Bryan. Meal served at 1 p.m.; dance begins at 1:30 p.m. both meal and dance will be at St. Joseph Catholic Church Activity Center, Bryan. For information, visit BVCHS website http://bvchs. webnode.com. Submitted by Lamar Urbanovsky, Lodge 39, Bryan.
October 14, 15 Heritage Fest and Muziky—at TCHCC, 250 West Fairgrounds Road on US Highway 77, La Grange: October 14 - Octoberfest on the deck; music 6 to 9:30 p.m.; food served in Hanslik Hall; October 15 - music, activities all day; biergarten entertainment; tarocky; antique farm equipment show; car show; tours, demos; Muziky, Muziky; fireworks finale. For information, call 888-7854500 or 979-968-9399; or email info@czechtexas.org Visit www.czechtexas.org.
Texas Czech Genealogical Society Website: txczgs.org
Promoting the study of the genealogy of the particular group of people known as “Texas Czechs.”
For membership: Merlene Bravenec 254-778-7285
Czech Cultural Calendar
Wednesday Evenings Czech Language Class (extemporaneous)—at S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home, No. 1, Taylor, 500 East Lake Drive, Taylor, 6 to approximately 8 p.m. Informal gathering for the purpose of listening to Czech, and reading and speaking Czech.
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October 16 Heritage Day at the State Fair of Texas—at the African American Museum inside the State Fair grounds, Dallas. SPJST members will represent lodges in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. SPJST Home Office will have a welcome station set up; we invite you to come out for a good time.
October 23 Bexar County CHS Festival—at San Antonio KC Hall, 5721 Rigsby (Highway 87 East/Loop 410), San Antonio: No admission. Doors open at 11:30 a.m.; dance - 12:30 to 4 p.m.; Czechstyle meal, kolaches, desserts available; silent auction; cultral display; genealogy resources. For information, call 210-649-2702. Submitted by, Alice Vida.
October 23 Burleson County CHS Dinner, Dance—at Burleson County Expo Center, Caldwell. Food/dessert available 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., dine-in or takeout. Dance is 1 to 5 p.m. Tickets for the dinner need to be ordered by October 15. For cost and entertainment information, contact Joe Rychlik 979567-3478; or via email drychlik@classicnet.net. Submitted by Donna Rychlik, Lodge 17, New Tabor.
November 11 Movie Night: “Marketa Lazarova”—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. —SPJST—
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Heritage Festival & Muziky October 14th and 15th 250 West Fairgrounds Road, La Grange, Texas
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Heritage Demonstrations LaGrange Ford Hospoda (Beer Garden)
Czech Style Chicken & Dumplings Shiner Beer Stage Served! 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM 6:00 PM - Shiner Hobo Band and 9:30 PM Czech & Then Some Band Music with Amphitheater The Dujka 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM Brothers
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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: vestnik@spjst.org. 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 vestnik@spjst.org. 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) Friday, October 7—Social 6 p.m.; Lodge 6 meeting, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, October 9—Ashley reunion Saturday, October 15—Urban reunion Sunday, October 23—Holacka reunion
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.
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:s 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) Sunday, October 9—Jodie Mikula, polka/waltz. 3 to 7 p.m. $8/person Sunday, November 6—Glen Collins, country western. 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 512-925-8156; Hall phone: 512-285-3100. Lodge Meetings: Third Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall.
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, October 15—The Moravians, 7 to 11 p.m. Flag Hall’s world famous hamburgers will be available. Come dance, eat, and have a good time!
Lodge Hall: 411 FM 964, Burlington. Directions: Hall is 12 miles east of Temple, past Zabcikville. Exit at blinking light on Hwy 53 to FM 485; go one mile to FM 964. Hall Rental Information: Mark or Brenda Maddux 254-985-0002; Hall phone: 254-985-2393. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall.
LODGE 25, ENNIS (3) Saturday, October 8—wedding Sunday, October 9—RVOS No. 51 meeting, 2 p.m. Thursday, October 13—Lodge meeting, 7 p.m. Election of 2017 officers Saturday, October 15—15th party Saturday, October 22—15th party Saturday, October 23—District Three Meeting/Fall Fun Day Saturday, October 29—Halloween party/dance
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 • Old-fashioned hamburgers - Fridays, 6 to 9 p.m.
Wednesday, October 5—Taylor Made Band with guest musician Fritz Hodde, 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, October 7—Second Hand Rose, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 12—SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor monthly meeting, 6:30 p.m. Friday, October 14— Glen Collins Band, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 19—Taylor Made Band with guest musician Fritz Hodde, 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, October 21—Old Friends, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Friday, October 28—Sterling Country, 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, October 22—Nolan Pick Band Saturday, October 29—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
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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 Information: Cathy Garcia 979-332-1614; Hall Phone: 979-648-2317. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 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) 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, 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. - unless otherwise noted. For meeting location, call Alice Orsak 940-889-2391.
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. Booking/Management: Seth Sacra 979-793-7411; 713-588-0535; or email seth@needvilleinsurance.com. Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Contact Youth Leader Bradley Stavinoha 979-739-2386.
LODGE 84, DALLAS (3) Lodge Hall: 2625 Floyd Street, Dallas. Directions: From IH-35 East in Dallas, take IH-20 East. From IH20 East, take the IH-45 exit toward downtown Dallas. IH-45 runs into Hwy 75. From Hwy 75, take a right at Bryan Street exit. From Bryan Street, turn right on Cantreal Street and go until you come to Floyd Street; take a right on Floyd Street. Hall is the second building on the right. Hall Rental Information: 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) 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) Tuesday, October 11—Ladies Circle, 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 11—Game night at Lodge 92, 7 p.m. Wednesday, October 12—Sportsmens' Club meets, 7:30 p.m: Monthly meeting of hunting, fishing enthusiasts with speakers, door prizes. Free and open to the public. Friday, October 14—Tanglefoot Ballroom Dance: Bill G. Admission - $10/members; $17/non-members Tuesday, October 25—Game night at Lodge 92, 7 p.m. Sunday, November 6—The 92nd Roadhouse Band, country-western
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 817624-1361. Visit Lodge 92 website 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, October 16—Lodge meeting, 2 p.m.; meal served at 1 p.m. at SPJST Lodge 88, Houston annex building, 1435 Beall Street at West 15th, Houston (the Heights)
Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month - unless otherwise noted - at 2 p.m.; meal served at 1 p.m. Meetings are held at SPJST Lodge 88, Houston, 1435 Beall Street at West 15th, Houston (the Heights) in the annex building - unless otherwise noted. Youth Club Meetings: Same time/location as adult lodge meetings. For information call, Youth Leader Catherine Manchack 832-443-0469; or contact Lodge 142, Houston 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 713-628-3007; 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) Note: Beginning in September, Board of Trustees meet at 5 p.m.; lodge meeting follows at 5:30 p.m.
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 5 p.m.; lodge meeting follows at 5:30 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) Note: Lodge 180 Meetings are the first Tuesday of each month at the Burleson Police Department Building - Community Room, 1161 S. W. Wilshire, Burleson, 6 p.m. For lodge information, call 817905-2097 or 972-268-0022. Lodge Meetings: First Tuesday of each month at the Burleson Police Department Building - Community Room, 1161 S. W. Wilshire, Burleson at 6 p.m. For lodge information, call 817-905-2097 or 972-268-0022.
LODGE 181, CONROE (5) 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 - on 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 Meetings: Last Friday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Game Nights are every Tuesday and Thursday, 7 p.m. and every Sunday, 1:30 p.m. Permit No. 17516910506
LODGE 184, MOULTON (6) Lodge Hall: FM 532 West, Moulton. Directions: From Texas 95 in Moulton, take FM 532 West four miles. Lodge hall is located on the right. Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 7:30 p.m. at the hall.
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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, October 21—Halloween Scares: Linda Kay and the Kool Kats
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: 281-373-9482. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, at 1 p.m. at the hall; covered dish meal will be served unless otherwise noted.
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. —SPJST—
October is Czech Heritage Month in Texas! Czech Heritage Month is a time to celebrate the rich ethnic heritage of Czech Americans and the many contributions they have made to American culture. To celebrate the month, the Vestnik invites you to participate in the Czech Heritage Month Word Search. Several Czech-themed prizes will be awarded in a drawing from entries received.
Entries must be received by October 19, 2016. Winners will be announced in the October 26 Vestnik. Mail your entry to: SPJST Vestnik Editor Melanie Zavodny • P.O. Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503
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Fruit (ovoce) . . . Write the Czech word in the blank next to the picture.