Vestnik 2016.11.02 by SPJST

Volume 104 Number 43

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November 2, 2016

Siblings Amanda and Jason Hermis of SPJST Lodge 142, Houston celebrate the one year anniversary on September 1 since Jason received a kidney from Amanda. Both Jason and Amanda were active youth club members, and Jason was the 1996 Mr. SPJST.

Strudel Time!

Grandma Doreen Honza shows granddaughter Hayden Thornton, both of Lodge 25, Ennis, how to butter strudels for an event at the lodge hall recently. The lodge will host its annual strudel bake sale fundraiser for the upcoming holidays. Pick up dates are Tuesday, November 22 for Thanksgiving and Friday, December 23 for Christmas. To place your orders for November and December, call Margaret 972-878-6149 or Betty 972-878-

A Bond Like No Other

SPJST Lodge 142, Houston members and siblings Jason Hermis and Amanda Hermis, children of Dennis and Elizabeth Hermis, have a bond like no other. Jason, who was the 1996 Mr. SPJST, was born with a rare disease that affects his kidneys. He and the Hermis family always knew that he would eventually need a new kidney. In 2015, the time came that Jason needed a kidney transplant. Sister Amanda passed all of the beginning stages of the donation process. Doctors requested a genetic test, which did not exist at the time. The Methodist Hospital Kidney Transplant Center

then received a grant especially for the genetic test. The results of the test took one month. “We hit the lottery,” Dennis said, when the results came back six out of six, which is a perfect score. That was just one of the many hurdles that Amanda went through to donate her kidney to her brother. On September 1, 2015, the kidney transplant was performed without any complications. Jason, Amanda, and their family celebrated one year of the kidney transplant. They are both doing very well. Best wishes to them for continued good health. —SPJST—

Piano Talk

Piano teachers Thelma Hrncir, right, SPJST Honorary District Seven Director and past sales agent, of Lodge 79, Corpus Christi and Carolyn Filipp Beseda, Lodge 88, Houston sales agent and past District Five President, are seated at Ms. Hrncir’s grand piano in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Ms. Hrncir has taught piano for 68 years and Ms. Beseda for 50 years. Ms. Elsie Balaban Thomas (not pictured) of Lodge 88 enjoyed the visit, as well.

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Inside This Week’s Vestnik

In Memoriam ......................................15 Youth Section ....................................16 Vestnik Project ..................................18 Czech Culture ....................................20 Advertisements .................................21 Lodge Calendar .................................22

Bessie Petr’s Legacy honored at State Fair Page 11

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Lodge 154 Fort Worth member participates on “The Voice”

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Lodge 81 Needville Youth Club visits George Ranch

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Editor’s Note

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The World Puzzle

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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 email: vanicek@spjst.com

VICE PRESIDENT HIRAM DIXON, FICF, LUTCF, CFFM Office: 254-773-1575 Mobile: 254-231-7722 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: 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 sharon_russell28@yahoo.com District Two - Patsy Koslovsky, 764 S. St. Joseph Road, Burlington, Texas 76519-3108 - 254-985-2396 patsyk2011@yahoo.com District Three - Kay Weeks, 4203 Treehaven Ct, Arlington, Texas 76016 • 817-896-5277 - kgweeks@att.net District Four - Pam Lehmann, PO Box 637, Tahoka, Texas 79373-0637 - 806-561-5105 - plehmann@poka.com District Five - Barbara Linney-Gonzales - 6043 Pineway Blvd., Houston, Texas 77023-6510 - 713-649-6138 district5dyc@aol.com District Six - Lisa Bubela, 1405 Divide Street, El 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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scientist sat and worked, when suddenly approached by his nine-yearold son, determined to help him in his work. The scientist, who would rather not be interrupted, tried to ask his son to go somewhere else for a while, but when he saw that he would not, he started looking for something that can keep a child busy. He grabbed and tore a page from a booklet with a world map, cut it into small pieces, and gave it to the child with a roll of duct tape. “Do you like puzzles?” he said, “Take this dismantled world map and see if you can fix it yourself.” He was confident the child would take many days to assemble the map, but a few hours later, he heard the voice of the son calling him, “Dad, I’m done, I put everything back together.” At first, he did not believe it. “It isn’t possible at the age of nine to reconstruct a map of the world he had never seen before,” he thought. But he put down his notes, and went to his son, when he was sure he was going to see a mess. To his surprise, the map was perfect, and all the pieces were in place! “How did you do that?” The scientist asked his son. “How did you put the world back together?” “Well, Dad,” the boy answered, “I don’t know the world, but when you tore the page from the magazine, I saw on the other side a picture of a man. When you gave me the world to fix, I tried but couldn’t. Then I flipped all the VESTNIK

pieces and started to fix the person. “And when I fixed the man, I turned it over and saw the world had been fixed as well . . . ”

Holidays are Coming Soon The holidays are just around the corner, and that means early Vestnik deadlines in November. Please save this schedule: November 9 Vestnik deadline at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 2

November 16 Vestnik deadline at 12 noon on Tuesday, November 8 due to Veterans Day holiday

November 23 Vestnik No Vestnik printed. Members will receive the 2017 SPJST Calendar in lieu of the November 23 Vestnik. November 30 Vestnik deadline at 12 noon on Monday, November 21 due to Thanksgiving holidays

Heartfelt Sympathy We extend sincere sympathy to Finance Committee member Kay Lynn Kovar of Lodge 25, Ennis. Kay Lynn’s father Leslie Mach passed away on October 19. His funeral service was held October 24 in Ennis.

Want to receive your Vestnik on Tuesday morning? Subscribe to receive the Vestnik by email. Visit www.spjst.org to sign up for an email subscription. 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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Readers Write

Seaton Brethren Church bake sale, quilt show Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club Membership Drive (2) set for November 5

Daylight Saving Time Ends District Six Fall Fun Day Hosted by Lodges 4, Hallettsville and 63, Sweet Home St. Mary’s Catholic Church Parish Hall Hallettsville (6) Nov. 8 Election Day Nov. 8 Early Vestnik Deadline - 12 noon Nov. 11 SPJST Home Office Closed • Veterans Day Nov. 11-12 Lodge 48, Beyersville Youth Club Community Garage Sale (2) Nov. 13 District Seven Fall Fun Day (7) Lodge 107, Floresville Nov. 13 Lodge 39, Bryan Thanksgiving Meal (1) Nov. 13 Lodge 87, Temple Appreciation Dinner (2) Nov. 20 Lodge 133, San Antonio Thanksgiving Meal (7) Nov. 20 SPJST Float: Fort Worth Parade of Lights Hosted by Lodge 92, Fort Worth (3) Nov. 20 SPJST Float: Fort Worth Parade of Lights Hosted by Lodge 154, Fort Worth (3) Nov. 20 Lodge 160, San Angelo Annual Meeting Wall Brethren Church (4) Nov. 24-25 SPJST Home Office Closed • Thanksgiving Dec. 1 SPJST Float: El Campo Parade of Lights

SPJST INTEREST RATES . . . 11/01/2016 - 01/31/2017 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%

From the Fraternal Department

State FAC Shares November Updates

Fall Fun Days Winding Down District fall fun days began in August and are now winding down in November. 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. The remaining fall fun days are:

District Six—Sunday, November 6 hosted by Lodges 4, Hallettsville and Lodge 63, Sweet Home at St. Mary’s Catholic Church Parish Hall, 1648 FM 340, Hallettsville 77964 District Seven—Sunday, November 13 Lodge 107, Floresville

Fraternalist of the Year Nominations It’s time to start thinking about selecting your lodge’s fraternalist of the year for 2016. This is your chance to recognize a stand-out individual who through example and accomplishment, provided outstanding service to your lodge or community this past year. This year we will be recognizing your lodge’s fraternalist at your district spring meeting. There will not be a statewide incentive event in January 2017. Please know that your local lodge fraternalist of the year may be chosen in a variety of ways. You decide the method that works best for you. The main emphasis should be on making sure that all adult

The Christian Sisters of Seaton Brethren Church are hosting a bake sale and quilt show on Saturday, November 5 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church, 12561 State Highway 53, Temple (Seaton community). Featured items in the sale will be kolaches, cakes, pies, cookies, bread, jellies, chicken dressing, homemade canned goods, and craft items. Our new cookbook, Treasured Recipes, will be available. A resale shop will be open. Sandwiches and homemade soup will be available to purchase for lunch. Quilts will be on display in the sanctuary. A handmade quilt; $100, $75, and $50 Walmart gift cards; two $50 HEB gift cards; $50 Bush’s Chicken gift card; and other gift cards will be given away. Proceeds from the fundraiser benefit the many projects the Sisters’ support. The sale is open to the public with free admission. Helen Haisler Lodge 47, Seaton —SPJST—

State Youth Director expresses gratitude

Dear Members, I would like to express my most sincere gratitude to all the members of SPJST and Home Office Staff that

members 16 or older be considered without bias. Individuals previously honored by your lodge may be honored again if they meet your selection criteria. The main thing to remember is that SPJST has a lot of great volunteers within our ranks, and we want to give credit where credit is due. The form for submitting your Fraternalist of the Year has also been greatly simplified. Thanks for tending to this item at your October, November, or December meeting. If you have any questions, please give me a call.

Officer 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 the leaders for the coming year. Has your lodge moved forward? Has your lodge met all of its goals?

have extended their thoughts and prayers during my father’s illness and in his death. I would especially like to thank Fraternal Activities Coordinator Frank Horak, Vestnik Editor/Director of Communication Melanie Zavodny, SPJST President Brian Vanicek, and Human Resource Administrator Debbie Klinkovsky for stepping up and helping out with my duties as State Youth Director. Thanks also to Fraternal Services Specialist Tammy Martinez for working with me so well through email and telephone as well as all seven District Youth Counselors who rearranged their schedules so that I could remain close to home. I am extremely proud and thankful to work for such an amazing company that is led by strong and caring directors and officers. This has been the hardest thing for me to deal with in my life, but my burden has been made lighter by the many thoughtful words and actions extended to my family and I throughout the last three months. Thank you all for holding my family and me in prayer during this time of loss and grief for such a special person in our lives. We know that he is in Heaven looking over us forever until we are reunited again; we are sad for our loss, but we are at peace knowing that he is eternally blessed. I must admit I am a little jealous of the angels. Fraternally, Lynette Talasek State Youth Director Lodge 47, Seaton —SPJST—

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

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contact Vestnik Editor/Director of Communication Melanie Zavodny at 800-7277578 and have her update your lodge information.

Outgoing Officers With the election of new officers, do not forget to honor your officers who have given their time and dedication to your lodge. Honor your outgoing leaders by giving them an outgoing officer plaque. Any officer who is not elected to serve in 2017 and does not seek reelection in future years is eligible. The recipient must be a current SPJST member and must be active at the time of selection. The plaques should be awarded at your local lodge meeting.

Important Paperwork Everyone please know that the forms listed below are very important in receiving your enhanced premium refund and other incentives. Please return these forms even if there are no changes from the previous year. Fraternal Activities Coordinators, it is very important to enter and complete your hours by January 13, 2017, to receive those refunds and other incentives. Please look for the 2017 New Officer Listing form to be mailed out the first week of November from Compliance Specialist Tamara Gettys. This form needs to be completed and turned in as soon as possible to the Home Office. All other deadline dates remain the same. They are: January 2, 2017—New Officers Listing form — address, phone listing and emails January 13, 2017— Year-End Fraternal Incentive Reporting Hours February 24, 2017—Outgoing Officer Awards May 15, 2017—990 and 990-T to IRS and copy to Home Office

100 Pennies Scholarship Drive Began October 1 Everyone, spread the word! October 1 started 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.

Veterans Day On November 11, please find a moment to remember to honor our veterans who have bravely answered the call to defend our right of freedom, aided and com-

forted our friends and allies, and have turned away countless aggressors. We, as a nation, can never repay our debt of gratitude to the many men and women who died in the line of battle or were wounded to protect the right of our freedom. Please pause on this day and at your local lodge meeting (even if it is after November 11) to recognize and thank the veterans and the many military men and women who have fought in the past and are sill fighting today to protect our freedom.

Christmas Open House Please make plans to be in Temple on Monday, December 5. This is the date of the City of Temple’s Annual Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting. Again, this year SPJST will participate in the parade so come out to see the SPJST floats and State Royalty. Following the parade, SPJST will host the annual Christmas Open House at the Home Office, located at 520 North Main Street in Temple. What a great time to visit the Home Office and socialize with fellow SPJST members. Refreshments will be served and again there is a rumor that Santa and Mrs. Claus will stop by for a visit at the Home Office. Spread the word about this fun event. Watch the Vestnik for additional details as they become available. Progressive “42” Domino Tournament The first SPJST state tournament of 2017 will take place on Saturday, January

14. This will be the Progressive “42” Domino Tournament to be held at the SPJST Home Office in Temple. Please include in your New Year’s resolution to become actively involved in all state and local lodge activities in 2017.

Happy Thanksgiving From the Fraternal Department — at this time of Thanksgiving celebration — our thoughts turn gratefully to you our members with warm appreciation. We are all very thankful to be part of the wonderful SPJST statewide family that does so much for each other and our communities. As we celebrate the holiday, let us give thanks to our Creator and His Son and reflect on what is important, our family and friends. Cherish the time you have with each other and always let them know how much they mean to you.

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

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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—

District Three Hosts Contests at Fall Fun Day

LEFT PHOTO: Christmas ornament contest winners are, left to right, 2nd (tie) - Lynda Novak of Lodge 84, Dallas and Kay Lynn Kovar of Lodge 25, Ennis and 1st - Diana Engelke of Lodge 66, Waco. RIGHT PHOTO: Halloween costume contest winners are, left to right, 3rd - Lynda Novak of Lodge 84, Dallas; 2nd - Kay Lynn Kovar of Lodge 25, Ennis; and CarrieAnn Jones of Lodge 154, Fort Worth.

What a great turnout we had for the adult contests at the District Three Fall Fun Day held Sunday, October 23, 2016, at SPJST Lodge 25, Ennis! Christmas ornament contest winners are 1st - Diana Engelke (66); 2nd - (tie) Lynda Novak (84) and Kay

Lynn Kovar (25). Halloween costume contest winners are 1st - CarrieAnn Jones (154); 2nd - Kay Lynn Kovar (25); and 3rd Lynda Novak (84). Thank you to Lodge 25, Ennis for hosting the event. A special thanks to

the SPJST Home Office for the beautiful first place trophies and ribbons. Fraternally yours, Vicki Sims District Three Fraternal Activities Coordinator —SPJST—

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District Six Fall Fun Day Sunday, November 6 in Hallettsville

Dear Members, The District Six Fall Family Fun Day will be Sunday, November 6, 2016, at St. Mary’s Parish Hall in Hallettsville, Texas. Lodges 4, Hallettsville and 63, Sweet Home will co-host the event with registration beginning at 10:30 a.m. A catered meal will be served at 12 noon, followed by an afternoon program on “The Czech Svačina.” All lodges should bring one door prize and two desserts. Desserts and refreshments will be served throughout the day. Any adult or youth members wanting to participate in a district contest should review the criteria for each contest. All District Six members and sales agents are encouraged to include their family and friends for this SPJST fra-

ternal occasion. There will be door prizes; delicious food; adult bar cookie, needlework, and ornament contests; youth Christmas ornament contest; and an enjoyable program for the whole family highlighting the Texas Czech Svačina. The custom of svačina comes from Moravia and Bohemia and is hundreds of years old. The program will tell the story of the svačina from the early days to current times. Members and guests are welcome to bring their favorite svačina foods to share. St. Mary’s Parish Hall is located at 1648 FM 340 in Hallettsville 77964. I hope to see you and yours at our annual fall fun day gathering. Fraternally, Wanda Dorotik District Six Secretary —SPJST—

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Members encouraged to enter contests at District Six Fall Fun Day

District Six Members, Autumn is here, and once again, it’s time for District Six Fun Day on Sunday, November 6, 2016. This year, all roads lead to St. Mary’s Catholic Church Parish Hall in Hallettsville, Texas. We will have needlework, Christmas ornament, and food contests. Under needlework, no kits are allowed, and the entry must be made by the person entering. It can be either sewn, knitted, crocheted, embroidered, or tatted. Christmas ornaments should not be from a kit and not be more than six inches long. Be creative. No food or flammable material is allowed. This year, the food entries are to be bars. No box mixes are allowed. Entries must be displayed on a covered, disposable plate with 13 bars. The bars will be sold with the money going to the museum. Don’t forget to bring

your recipes. Also no bars that need to be refrigerated will be accepted. Members may enter only one entry per category. It’s time to finish your needlework and ornament, and get that bar cookie recipe ready! Lodges 4, Hallettsville and 63, Sweet Home look forward to seeing you at St. Mary’s. Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek will be presenting an interesting svačina program in the afternoon. You will see old friends and make new ones. If you enter the contests, you must be present at the time of the awards presentation. Registration is from 10 to 11 a.m., and judging will follow. We hope to see you there. Fraternally, Helen Zabransky District Six FAC —SPJST—

District Six Fall Fun Day Agenda Sunday, November 6, 2016 Hosted by SPJST Lodges 4, Hallettsville and 63, Sweet Home St. Mary’s Catholic Church Parish Hall 1648 FM 340 • Hallettsville, Texas 77964 All lodges are asked to provide one door prize and two desserts. 10:30 to 11 a.m. — Contest Registration

Adult Contests Needlework • Christmas Ornament • Bar Cookie Youth Contest Christmas Ornament

Fun Day Gathering Called to Order......................................President Joe Siptak Blessing..........................................................District Six Director Karen Kaspar

12 Noon Catered Meal Posting of Colors..............................................Lodge 148, El Maton Youth Club Moment of Silence for Deceased Members..........................President Joe Siptak Welcome by Hosting Lodge .......................Lodge 63, Sweet Home President Diane Ward Response and Introduction of Guests.............First Vice President Annie Vahalik Roll Call of Lodges, Officers, and Committees ...........Secretary Wanda Dorotik Program: Czech Svačina Host for 2017 Spring Meeting ................................................Lodge 23, Moravia District Contest Adult Winners..........................................FAC Helen Zabransky District Contest Youth Winners.................................................DYC Lisa Bubela Drawing for Door Prizes and Youth Club Prizes —SPJST—

The District Six Fall Fun Day is Sunday, November 6 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church Parish Hall in Hallettsville. The hall is located at 1648 FM 340. FM 340 is approximately 2.2 miles from the intersection of Highway 77 and Highway 77 Alt where Los Cabos Restaurant is located in Hallettsville. Once you turn onto FM 340, the hall will be approximately 1.6 miles on the right side across from the church. St. Mary’s Catholic Church has mass on Sunday mornings at 9:15 a.m. We are looking forward to a great fall fun day and District Six Meeting. —Annie Vahalik, District Six Vice President

Wednesday, November 2, 2016

District Seven Family Fun Day Sunday, November 13 at Lodge 107, Floresville Lodge 107, Floresville will host the District Seven Family Fun Day on Sunday, November 13, 2016, at SPJST Lodge 107, Floresville Hall, located at 1156 FM 1303 in Floresville. Registration for contests and door prizes is from 10 to 10:30 a.m. followed by a brief business meeting. Lodge 107 will provide complimentary brunch and drinks. Each lodge is asked to bring its lodge banner for display. Lunch A fried chicken plate will be served for $4. To order plates, members are asked to notify their lodge secretary by November 4.

Donations Lodges are asked to bring a gift ($20 value) for the prize drawing to benefit the district and a door prize ($10 value), or lodges may prefer to mail a $30 check to District Seven Treasurer Sandra Hoggard, 14 Dallari Court, San Antonio, Texas 78216. Deadline to send a check is November 4. Lodges will be recognized for their donations. Members are encouraged to bring items for the silent auction to benefit the district fund. The district is collecting old eyeglasses and cases and aluminim can tabs. These items may be brought to the district meeting. Contests Christmas Ornament (youth members)

Announcements Spring 2017 Meeting Host—Lodge to be selected at the meeting. 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Dominoes, Bunco

The following contest will be held for members and non-members:

12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m. Fried Chicken Lunch - $4

Bunco

1 to 2:45 p.m. Horseshoe, Uno Tournaments

Dominoes (ages 16 and over)

Horseshoes (ages 16 and over)

Bars (ages 16 and over) - Bars must be made from scratch and on a disposable plate. Recipe must by submitted. Bars will be donated to the silent auction.

Kolaches (age 16 and over) - Kolaches must consist of only one type of filling: cream cheese, fruit, or poppy seed; no purchased fillings. Recipe for dough and filling must be submitted. Place 13 kolaches on a disposable plate. Kolaches will be donated to the silent auction.

Needlework (ages 10 and over) Entry must be made entirely by hand and must be made by the person entering. Needlework includes embroidery, crochet, knitting, needlepoint, and cross-stitch, and must be made during the past year.

Your attendance and support will be appreciated. Fraternally, Wendy Pruski District Seven Secretary —SPJST—

District Seven Fall Meeting Agenda Sunday, November 13, 2016 • Lodge 107, Floresville 1156 FM 1303 • Floresville, Texas 10 to 10:30 a.m. Registration for Contests and Door Prizes Complimentary refreshments provided by Lodge 107, Floresville

10:30 to 11:15 a.m. District Meeting.................................................District President Donnie Howard Posting of Colors/Pledge of Allegiance ..........................................District Youth Welcome...........................................................Lodge 107 President Glen Pruski Roll Call of Officers and Lodges........................District Secretary Wendy Pruski Brief Reports ........................................Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek District Director ...................................................................................Bob Bayer State Fraternal Activities Coordinator ..............................................Frank Horak Fraternal Field Manager ...................................................................Bobby Davis Introduce District Royalty..........................District Youth Counselor Lian Pruski

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3 p.m. Contest Winners Announced Split-the-Pot, Silent Auction, District Youth Prize Drawing Adjourn.

Door prizes will be given throughout the day.

Please refer to accompanying article noting ordering of plates, contests, etc. Fraternally, Wendy Pruski, District Seven Secretary —SPJST—

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Lodge 4 Hallettsville to elect 2017 officers this Sunday

Dear Members, SPJST Lodge 4, Hallettsville met Sunday, October 16, 2016, at the chamber meeting room at 3 p.m. President Joe Siptak opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. Resolution Committee member Vicky Zak read a resolution of sympathy for deceased member Donald Ray Wojtek. Secretary-Treasurer Helen Zabransky read the minutes to the last meeting and gave the financial report. Communications were read. We have

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a new member - Kase Lane Prasek. FAC Annie Vahalik reported on upcoming activities. She thanked the members for bringing coloring books for the residents of Stevens Convalescent Center to enjoy. The lodge purchased the crayons, and more than 40 coloring books were donated by the members. They will be delivered to the rest home after the meeting. She also updated members on the district meeting. SPJST Cemetery representative Philip Vahalik gave his report. FAC Annie read an informative email from Fraternal Field Manager Delisle Doherty on the different types of insurance. Our lodge will hold its November meeting after the District Six Fall Meeting and Fun Day on Sunday, No-

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vember 6. We will elect officers. Remember to bring books and magazines for the residents of Hallettsville Rehab. Members were reminded that the December meeting and Christmas party will be Sunday, December 11 at Vsetin Educational Building beginning with a noon meal of fried chicken with the members bringing side dishes and desserts. A short meeting, door prizes, and games will follow. On the sick list was Bennie Orsak. FAC Annie had a trick-or-treat game for the door prizes. Each member got a trick-or-treat bag with candy and a note inside with either treat for a door prize or trick being no door prize. It was a lot of fun. Lucky winners were Evelyn Holy, Helen Zabransky, Vicky Zak, Annie Vahalik, Lillie Balusek, and Jennifer Hessler. Meeting adjourned followed by lunch and visiting. We hope to see you at the District Six Meeting and Fall Fun Day on Sunday, November 6 at St. Mary’s Hall. Our lodge will gather for its regular meeting after the district meeting. Fraternally, Patsy Zabransky, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 9, Snook reports on October meeting

The October 5, 2016 SPJST Lodge 9, Snook meeting was called to order by President Donnie Hejl at 7:21 p.m. Grace Lewis, Malorie Vacha, Natalie Vacha, and Sierra Sebesta led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. A moment of silence was observed for Dorothy Porter. Roll of officers was called, and the sign-in sheet was passed around. Minutes from the September meeting were read and approved as read. Hall manager, treasurer, and FAC reports were presented. The youth club had a very busy month and was well represented at the Burleson County Fair parade. They will dance at Worldfest on November 5. We have one new member, Thomas Stone. Bill Orsak made a motion to accept the new member, David Kovar seconded. All were in favor, and the motion passed. Welcome, Thomas! Under old business, the tree will be taken care of next year. We will have the floor done at the end of January or first of February. Everyone was reminded that Sunday, October 9 is District One Fall Fun Day in Caldwell. There was no new business. Birthdays in October include Marie

Rudolph Kovar of Lodge 29, Taylor to Achieve Grand Age of 96

SPJST proudly congratulates brother Rudolph Kovar of Lodge 29, Taylor, who celebrates his 96th birthday on November 29, 2016. Brother Kovar receives all SPJST benefits with no further dues or assessments. Rudolph Kovar was born to Joe and Mary Matysek Kovar. He had three brothers - Raymond, Adolph (Rudolph’s twin brother), and Louis Kovar; and one sister Bertha Kovar. All are now deceased. Rudolph was a farmer all his life. He loves to garden and start new plants and shared all of it with neighbors and friends. He was very tal-

ented and could repair and construct everything. He was always tinkering and making something until his sight and hearing went away. He lived alone until he was 92. Now he is a resident at Granger Villa in Granger, Texas. He was most proud to be a member of St. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor, and Knights of Columbus, Third Degree. Congratulations to Rudolph Kovar on attaining the Grand Age of 96. Thank you, Rudolph, for being a devoted member of SPJST for all these years. —SPJST—

Wednesday, November 2, 2016

Trick-or-Treat Fun at Lodge 4, Hallettsville

Shelfer on the 6th and Sharon Kovar on the 18th. Mr. James made a motion, and Bill Orsak seconded to adjourn the meeting. All were in favor, and the motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 7:39 p.m. Next Meeting—November 2 Our next meeting will be November 2 at 7 p.m. Fraternally, Marie Shelfer, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 24, Cyclone hosts polka dance: The Moravians

On Saturday, October 15, The Moravians Polka Band played a dance at SPJST Lodge 24, Cyclone. If you didn’t come, you missed out! The Moravians were formed in 2009 and have been performing Czech and country music all over the state of Texas. The band played beautifully on Czech polkas like “I Love To Dance” and “Tick Tock,” and they also played well known Czech waltzes like “Red and White” and “Katherine’s.” The guys really got the crowd dancing on a few country numbers like “Wagon Wheel” and “Neon Moon.” There was also plenty of food to keep your belly full. Daniel Wilde kept busy at the grill making his unique hamburger patty recipe. Daniel must have done something right because we sold out of patties. The Moravians closed their performance with the old polka favorite

Lodge 4, Hallettsville FAC Annie Vahalik, left, had a fun trick-or-treat door prize game at Lodge 4’s October meeting. Pictured with Annie are, left to right, Susan Siptak, Jennifer Hessler, and Evelyn Holy.

“When I Sleep.” One of the band members jokingly introduced the song by saying, “The last song we are going to play tonight is ‘When I Sleep Polka.’ It’s very fitting since that’s what all of you are probably going to do when you go home.” We want to thank everyone who came out to Flag Hall and helped support the band and Lodge 24. We also want to thank The Moravians for playing beautifully and taking their time to play at Lodge 24. We hope to see everyone when we have another polka dance. Fraternally, Justin Everett Lodge 47, Seaton —SPJST—

Lodge 25, Ennis strudel bake sale for Thanksgiving, Christmas

SPJST Lodge 25, Ennis met on Thursday, October 13, 2016. This month is Czech Heritage Month so Betty prepared a Czech meal - pork roast, dumplings, sauerkraut, green beans, and kolaches which was served at 6:30 p.m. A moment of silence was held for our departed members - Edwin Svehlak, Adell Vrzalik, and Joan Walker. Members on the sick list are Emil Zabojnik, Shirley Marusak, Ivan Haskovec, and Dillon Baker. We wish all of them well, and we hope they are back to good health soon.

Wednesday, November 2, 2016

All officers’ reports were accepted as given.

Old Business Old business included the District Three Spring Meeting on October 23 and Halloween Bash on October 29.

Strudel Bake Sale Our annual strudel bake sale is going on. Pick up dates are Tuesday, November 22 and Friday, December 23 at the hall. To place your orders for November and December, call Margaret 972-878-6149 or Betty 972-8787719. New members accepted into our lodge were June Emily Holland, Garrett Carl Wyatt, Benjamin Matthew Cox, and Clark Hamby Henson. Sales agent was Margaret Krajca. Celebrating October birthdays were

Betty, Gene, and Margaret at the meeting. Other members having October birthdays were Bradley, Kathleen, Jesica, Chad, Sara, Regan. October anniversaries - Bill and Amy Gurley, and Tom and Alice Droste. Margaret Krajca, Reporter —SPJST—

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Lodge Karel Jonáš No. 28, East Bernard meets this Sunday

Members of Lodge Karel Jonáš No. 28, East Bernard will hold their next meeting in Hallettsville on November 6 at the District Six Fall Meeting/Social. We hope you can attend. Respectfully, Helen Kelner, Secretary —SPJST—

Lodge 39, Bryan plans Nov. 13 Thanksgiving meal

Dear Readers, Our Thanksgiving meal and meeting will be Sunday, November 13 starting at 12:30 p.m. We will have fried chicken and all the fixings. Please come out and have a great meal and social. Sincerely, Binnie Ann Matejka Roesler Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 24, Cyclone Celebrates Czech Heritage Month LEFT PHOTOS: The Moravians. RIGHT PHOTO: Linda and Bill Smetanka greet people as they come into Flag Hall. BELOW LEFT PHOTO: Mark and Brenda Maddux work in the neon-lit bar.

Lodge 24, Cyclone celebrated Czech Heritage Month with a dance featuring The Moravians band from Ennis, Texas. The band played some of the best polkas and waltzes that I have heard in a long time. The evening was filled with people dancing and visiting and, of course, a few visits to the bar for their favorite beverage. It was wonderful to hear laughter and visiting, and people clapping to every song. The music just kept getting bet-

BELOW CENTER PHOTO: Happy people dancing. BELOW RIGHT PHOTO: Kitchen crew consisted of, left to right, Barbara Macek, Margaret Mikeska, Rose Everett, Justin Everett, Jason Hoelscher, and Wilbert Mikeska.

ter and better as the night went on. I especially love the trumpets playing in harmony. And the band played three trumpet harmony on “Youth and Pleasure Polka,” and of course, that song was for our special guests, the king and queen of the National Polka Festival in Ennis Michael and Christina Brenek. Our kitchen crew served some of those famous Flag Hall burgers, and Daniel had those grilled burgers juicy

and flavorful. We sold out way too soon. I was hoping to have another one before I went home, but there were none. It was very fitting to have a band called the Moravians for Czech Heritage Month because that is the part of the Czech Republic that most of our local people’s relatives came to America from. Our Czech language is Moravian style, and the music they played followed the Moravian style

that our local people love to dance to. What a wonderful night to remember! A big thank you to everyone who helped with the event and to those who came out to help us celebrate our heritage. And a thank you to each and every band member of the Moravians for coming to play for us at Flag Hall. Your music was fantastic! We hope to have you back at our hall soon. Linda M. Wilde, Treasurer —SPJST—

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Lodge 40 El Campo-Hillje needs your help

Hello, Members, and Greetings from SPJST Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje! This letter is in reference to our second annual raffle to raise funds to maintain, repair, and update our lodge building. With the funds raised from last year’s raffle, we were able to complete the lights, rewire the inside of the building, and finish the event lights for the outside security of the building. We also repaired and maintained the building as needed. This was accomplished - thanks to your support and donation to the raffle last year. Funds are down in the lodge’s account, and we cannot rely exclusively on the annual SPJST stipend and the few contracted rentals to financially support the lodge and the building. With every building, there are monthly and annual costs, repairs, and continued updates to maintain. We hoped to raise enough last year to purchase liability insurance, but that wasn’t possible. So our struggle continues. With that being said, we will be hosting a prize drawing. For Lodge 40 to succeed and to keep the building, we

need your support. If any member of the lodge or anyone you know would like to support the project, please contact Raffle Chairman Norma at 979637-1507. The drawing will be held Sunday, December 11, 2016, after the monthly meeting which begins at 1 p.m. This will be family day at the lodge so we invite all members to attend. We pray for SPJST, its members, and the success of this fundraiser. If you have any questions about the project or the lodge situation, please contact Lodge 40 President Cathy Garcia at 979-3321614. Respectfully, SPJST Lodge 40 El Campo-Hillje Officers and Members —SPJST—

Lodge 47, Seaton invites members to Nov. 6 meeting

Wednesday, November 2, 2016

Dear Members, The next meeting of Lodge 47, Seaton will be held on Sunday, November 6, 2016. A reminder that the meeting will be held at 1 p.m. due to the election of the 2017 officers. The youth will also meet at 1 p.m. A meal will follow the meeting. Members are asked to bring side items and desserts to complement the meal. Meat will be furnished by the lodge. All members of Lodge 47 are asked to please attend this very important meeting. Your vote is needed and will be appreciated. Local dues are to be paid on this day. Dues are $6 per member with 50-year members only needing to pay $2. The night before, the youth club will be having a membership drive for youth members. Bring friends to see what the youth club is all about. Everyone is invited! Food, fun, music, and dancing will be provided from 6 to 9 p.m. We hope to everyone on Saturday, November 5 and Sunday, November 6. Fraternally, Patsy Koslovsky, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Leader invites all to Nov. 5 evening

SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club will host a membership drive on Saturday, November 5, 2016, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Star Hall. There will be music, dancing, and food. This is open to everyone - not just new members. Admission will be canned goods or new clothes with tags on them. The clothes - ranging in sizes from infant to adult small - will be donated to McLane’s Scott and White Childrens’ Hospital. The clothes are given to trauma patients and abused children. Sometimes, all the child has are the clothes on their body. We will have door prizes and an informative meeting about our SPJST Youth Program. Sales agents will be on hand to discuss insurance and answer questions. Bring your friends out for a great evening. For more information or questions, give me a call at 254-7605816 or contact Assistant Youth Leader Amber Bartek at 254-931-0295 or email abartek002@yahoo.com. Fraternally, Joyce Kraatz, Youth Leader —SPJST—

Lodge 32, Victoria: Czech Meal a Success

Thanks to everyone in attendance for our Czech heritage social. We had such a good time! The food was absolutely delish – and our entertainment was great! Al Haisler always treats us to accordion music – Czech favorites, and we love it. This time he had friend Keith Cox playing the baritone horn. They had great chemistry – playing Czech favorites, hymns, and patriotic music. Thanks again, Al – we really appreciate your talent. And thanks to Keith for taking time out of his busy schedule to play for us. We were happy to have Cathie Motal Bettge and her husband Dickie join us for the Czech meal. LEFT PHOTO: Keith Cox, left, on baritone and Al Haisler on accordion provided entertainment Cathie brought three framed SPJST Convention picat the Czech heritage social held October 13 at the lodge hall in Victoria. RIGHT and BELOW tures for us to hang in our building as well as the red PHOTOS: Members socialize and enjoy the music. SPJST book. We truly appreciate these items that belonged to her father Adolf Motal. We’d love to have you join us again! Next Meeting—November 10 Our next meeting is Thursday, November 10 at 6:30 p.m. Election of officers for 2017 will be held at this meeting. Fraternally, Kathy Ahlstrom FAC/Reporter —SPJST—

Wednesday, November 2, 2016

Lodge 48 Beyersville youth plan Nov. 11 - 12 garage sale

SPJST Lodge 48, Beyersville Youth Club is sponsoring a Beyersville community garage sale on Friday, November 11 and Saturday, November 12, 2016, at the lodge hall, location at 10450 South FM 619 in Taylor. We are renting 10-feet by 10-feet booth spaces, inside or outside. Kitchen will be open. Contact Janet Filla for rental information at 512450-8310. —SPJST—

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Lodge 48 Beyersville changes meeting

SPJST Lodge 48, Beyersville will hold its adult meeting the second Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the hall, 10450 FM 619, Taylor. Please join us. Michelle Newsom, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 84, Dallas meets Nov. 20

Dear Readers, The next meeting will be Sunday, November 20 at 2 p.m. Please make plans to attend; our time at this location is growing short! Fraternally, Anne Scott Cowan Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 84, Dallas Makes A Difference For Make A Difference Day on Saturday, October 22, 2016, Lodge 84, Dallas adults and youth assembled fruit baskets and delivered them to members who are in the hospital, nursing home, assisted living, shut-ins, or elderly who have not been able to come to the lodge. Lodge 84 members also prepared a fruit box that was presented to Restored Hope for Women organization. Lodge 84 Youth Leader Lynda Novak is pictured with Sammy Polinizi of Restored Hope for Women.

—Submitted by Anne Scott Cowan Reporter

Lodge 67, Schulenburg Meets at Frank’s Restaurant

Members of Lodge 67, Schulenburg held their quarterly meeting at Frank’s Restaurant in Schulenburg on Sunday, September 25, 2016. Those in attendance were, left to right, Adrienne Kobza, Elmer Ulrich, Arlene Ulrich, Ellen Holub, Johnny Holub, Mary Ann Kutac, Ernest Kutac, and Vanessa Kutac.

Lodge 87, Temple plans Nov. 13 appreciation dinner

Lodge 87, Temple will host an appreciation dinner on Sunday, November 13, 2016, at the lodge hall, located at 320 North 50th Street in Temple. Social hour with hors d’oeuvres is from 1 to 2 p.m. A roast beef catered meal will be served at 2 p.m. A short business meeting and election of new officers will follow the meal. Door prizes will be awarded. Members are asked to please RSVP by November 8. Call Judy Little at 254-778-1592 or Karin Bryant at 254338-3275 or email allyourinsuranceneeds@centurylink.net. We look forward to seeing our Lodge 87, Temple members on November 13. Karin Bryant, President —SPJST—

Lodge 88, Houston invites all to upcoming events

Lodge 88, Houston will host a Blue Room party on Saturday, December 3, 2016, from 5 to 10 p.m. with dinner, drinks, and dancing to the Red Ravens. Tickets are $35 per person and must be paid for by November 15. On December 31, we will have a New Year’s Eve dance featuring The Moonglow Orchestra from 8 p.m. to

12:30 a.m. There will be a balloon drop and a champagne toast at midnight with breakfast to follow. Tickets are $35 per person and are for sale now. Mollie B will be at Lodge 88 on Sunday, January 15, 2017, from 2 to 6 p.m. Tickets are $15 per person and went on sale November 1. Please call Vernell at 713-861-0223 to make reservations. All tickets must be paid for in advance. Please mail a check or money order payable to: SPJST Lodge 88 Attention: Mollie B 1435 Beall Street Houston, Texas 77008

Please include a note with your table number and your contact phone number. A light lunch will be available before and during the show for an additional cost. —SPJST—

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Lodge 92 Fort Worth sets activities

Dear Members, 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.

Sunday, November 6— Country/western dance with Randy and the 92nd Roadhouse Band from 2 to 6 p.m. Admission is $6. Tuesday, November 8—Ladies Circle meets at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 8—Game night at National Hall, 7 p.m. Wednesday, November 9— Sportsmen’s Club at 7:30 p.m. This monthly meeting of hunting and fishing enthusiasts with speakers and prize drawings is open to the public, and admission is free. Friday, November 11—Tanglefoot dance from 8 to 11 p.m. Members - $10/non-members - $17. Sunday, November 13—Lodge meeting at 2 p.m. followed by lunch. Tuesday, November 22—Game night at National Hall at 7 p.m. Upcoming events and rental information available from Jon Durham, Event Manager at 817-624-1361. Angela Paprskar Casteel President —SPJST—

Lodge 133 San Antonio meets November 20

The next meeting of SPJST Lodge 133, San Antonio is Sunday, November 20, 2016, 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 141, Sealy hosts SPJST Float

Wednesday, November 2, 2016

urday, December 10. Bernice Stolarski reported that she had ordered 300 small American flags to be used for Join Hands Day using the $75 donated by the 4th Degree Knights of Columbus, Sealy Assembly. Officer elections were discussed. A motion was made by Freda Jemela that all present officers retain their positions. The motion was seconded by Bennie Stolarski. The motion passed, so all present officers will retain their positions. Officers are:

Secretary Bernice Stolarski Treasurer Freda Jemela

President Rick Martinez Vice President John Simpson Second Vice President Bennie Stolarski

Christmas dinner was then discussed. It will be held at Tony’s Restaurant on Tuesday, December 13 at 6 p.m. Members and their guests are invited. The cost of the meal will be covered by the lodge. Motion was made by Freda Jemela to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Dora Martinez. Thanks, Bernice Stolarski Secretary —SPJST—

Many thanks to the Texas Cultural one day that my parents knew they Partnership for honoring my mother, would be surrounded by their best friends and friends from all over Bessie Petr, at Heritage Day at Texas. the State Fair of Texas on SunHowever, Czech Day day, October 16, 2016. came to an end one year. I remember my parents The following year, the Emil and Bessie Petr and Texas Cultural Partnertheir first years participatship was formed. Chairing at Czech Day at the man Steve Ogden State Fair. From the created a committee of Band Shell for many various ethnic groups years, to the tent behind getting together to carry the Science Museum, to this tradition of having the Hall of State . . . our day at the State Fair catering their proud of Texas. He worked with Czech traditional foods. the Fair every year to celMy mother always had her ebrate the different cultural little dancers performing the dances as a display. Each “Little Red Handkerchief” and year, he crowned some“Annie in the Cabbage Bessie’s daughter one as a king or queen Patch” as well as teachLynda Novak. for the day. I was very ing them the Czech Bessie passed away words to the songs as on February 12, 2016. proud of my parents - in 1999, my dad Emil was they performed. Mother also had teens, young crowned King, and in 2000, my adults, and adults dancing the beseda mother Bessie was crowned Queen. at the fair, at the Band Shell, Cotton This year was Steve’s 21st year chairBowl, or at the tents wherever we ing the event. were celebrating Czech Day. This was The Texas Cultural Partnership’s

Heritage Day was my parents’ favorite event each year at the Fair to share the Czech foods w i t h other ethnic groups. Other groups gave my mother their recipes and said, “Bessie, would you do our foods along with your Czech foods.” Mother was very honored to receive the special recipe of cabbage rolls to include with her traditional Czech foods for the Fair. I want to thank the Texas Cultural Partnership for trusting me to carry on my mother’s legacy at this special event at the State Fair of Texas. Fraternally, Lynda Novak Lodge 84, Dallas —SPJST—

SPJST Lodge 141, Sealy met Tuesday, October 11, 2016. The meeting was called to order by President Rick Martinez beginning with the Pledge of Allegiance. Minutes and highlights of the FAC newsletter were read by Secretary Bernice Stolarski. Freda Jemela gave the treasurer’s report. There were no deceased members and no new members. The float will be in the Austin County Fair parade on October 13 and in the Wallis Christmas parade on Sat-

Bessie Petr’s Legacy Honored at State Fair

Wednesday, November 2, 2016

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 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—

1972 State Queen receives award

Lodge 160 San Angelo meets Nov. 20

Dear Members, The annual meeting for Lodge 160, San Angelo will be held Sunday, November 20 at Wall Brethren Church Hall. Lunch will be served beginning at 12 noon. Door prizes will be given to each family in attendance. You will also be given the opportunity to enter your name into a drawing for several other prizes to be given away during the meeting. Come join us for a funfilled time of fellowship and food! We look forward to seeing you on November 20. Sandra Jansa, President —SPJST—

Lodge 179 Warrenton meets Nov. 10

Pospisil for bringing some door prizes and discussing the donations at the big auction. Cash bingo entertainment was by Jennave Fuchs. Thank you so very much. It was really exciting when it came to total blackout. We had a wonderful potluck of burgers and chips. Thank you all for bringing everything. Special thanks bunches to Rubie Volek for cooking all of the burgers. Birthdays in October are Janie Barron, Sherry Kubicek, Donald Franzen, Mona Larson, Joan Boydston, Eugenia, Miller, Emory Leschber, Pauline Urbanke Hoehn, Sandra Hipshir, Sharon Klaus, Kelly Fuessel, Janiece Nelson, Heather Delancy, Charles Parker, Karl David Knape, Mason Stifflemire, Xavier Salinas, Allison Heintze, Lexie Grance Faris, Vincent Kadlubar, and Karter Meyer. Jennave and Wilford Fuchs celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary on October 22. Next month, potluck will be a

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turkey dinner with all the fixings. We hope to see you all on Sunday, November 13. Blessings to all, Jennifer McCarthy, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 196 Houston-West plans Nov. 13 Thanksgiving dinner

Lodge 196, Houston-West is hosting its Thanksgiving dinner at the lodge hall on Sunday, November 13, 2016, and we invite all members to come and enjoy the fellowship. We will have turkey and cornbread stuffing prepared by two of the members. We ask that anyone who would like to join in the fun, to please bring a side dish and/or a dessert to share. Dinner starts at 1 p.m. and will be

Lodge 179, Warrenton will meet Thursday, November 10, 2016, at Los Patrones Mexican Restaurant in Round Top, Texas. Meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. All members are invited and encouraged to attend. Ricky Weyand, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 187 Round Rock members enjoy potluck, meeting

1972 SPJST State Queen Constance “Connie” Hrncir Smith proudly displays the winning Senior Grandmasters Female - 5K trophy for the 2016 Autumn March for ALS Awareness. Constance was awarded the trophy on October 15, 2016, in Dyersburg, Tennessee. She is a practicing opthalmologist and a member of SPJST Lodge 79, Corpus Christi.

Hello There! Our October meeting started with discussions of upcoming events and messages from the Home Office. We gave a big thank you to Troy Oman for helping out with some issues that we were having at the lodge. We discussed officers’ and board members’ positions that are due for the upcoming year and appointed a committee of Joann Oman and Janie Barron. We also discussed the five charities that we will be helping out this year, and it was voted and accepted by all. Thank you to Jesse and Linda

Lodge 187, Round Rock Shares October Meeting Scenes

Sunday, October 9, 2016 • Submitted by Jennifer McCarthy, Reporter

TOP LEFT PHOTO: Enjoying crafts and snacks are Linda Johnson, Kember Meyers, Kadnce Meyers, Luke McCarthy, and Mathieu McCarthy. TOP RIGHT PHOTO: Jennave and Wilford Fuchs. BOTTOM LEFT PHOTO: Pictured are Linda Johnson, Kember Meyers, Alexandria Johnson, Kadnce Meyers, Luke McCarthy, and Mathieu McCarthy. BOTTOM RIGHT PHOTO: Youth artwork - Halloween pictures.

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followed by a short business meeting. Please mark your calendars and come out and join the other members of the lodge as we give thanks for all of the blessings we have been bestowed on our great country and us as its people. See you at the lodge, Don Fruin, Reporter —SPJST—

Make A Difference Day 2016

Lodges 107, Floresville; 202, Jourdanton Collect Food, Supplies, Money for San Antonio Pets Alive

Ennis Sewing Circle

Ennis Sewing Circle met on Thursday, October 13, 2016, in the Sokol Club Room. Several arrived at 8 a.m. We stretched the 2017 Junior Sokol traveling fund quilt. The quilt top was made by member Ann Clagett. It was really pretty. Thank you, everyone, who quilted. By lunchtime, we had 19 members. President Irene led us in grace, and we all enjoyed a delicious lunch. We had three platters of sandwiches, meat loaf, and chicken strips along with many other dishes and desserts. Thank you to all, and thank you to the set-up and clean-up crew. You’re great! After lunch, President Irene called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Al-

legiance was recited by all, and a moment of silence was held for Dolores Liska, Edwin Svehlak, Adell Vrzalik, Bill Glaspy, and Joan Haskovec Walker. The “Our Father” was recited for the above and for our sick members. Secretary Ann read the minutes of

Dear Readers, Lodges 107, Floresville and 202, Jourdanton teamed up for a very successful Make A Difference Day project. All together, we collected 170 pounds of cat and dog food, a bunch of toys, cleaning supplies, and more than $230 in donations. San Antonio Pets Alive could not believe how much we collected and donated to them. They were very thankful for everything. Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make this day a huge success! Thank you, Lian Pruski, Reporter —SPJST—

the last meeting, and Treasurer Dolores gave her report. Both were approved as read. Sunshine Lady Dorothy had a card to sign for one of our past members Stella Tobola - who celebrated her 100th birthday; a birthday card for Bertha Podhrasky; and a sympathy

October Scenes from Ladies Circle of Lodge 92, Fort Worth

TOP LEFT PHOTO: Kitchen Witches - Wanda Moree, Christine Apperson, Bessie Ellsworth, and Lisa Ellsworth. TOP PHOTO 2: Eternal Dishwasher - Garland Ellsworth. TOP PHOTO 3: Good Witch - Lisa Ellsworth. TOP RIGHT PHOTO: Angel Among Us Sunny Kercho.

LEFT PHOTO: Good Pumpkins in a Patch - Too many members to name! Visitors - Sue Grove Solan and grandaughter, center, back. —Submitted by Joan Shropshire

card for Ginny Svehlak in the loss of her husband Edwin. Dorothy announced the birthday celebrants - Margaret Martinek, Georgia Holy, and Georgie Morales. “Happy Birthday” was sung to our three members. As Ginny was absent, Dorothy Bobalek read a funny story, “How it was then and how it is now,” and a poem, “I’m Fine.” Both were enjoyed. President Irene has talked with Ginny Svehlak, and Ginny has asked if Dorothy Bobalek could take her vice president’s position until next year. Our sympathy goes out to Ginny in her sudden loss of husband Edwin. I know it is hard to lose someone, but I also know that our dear Lord will help her through this sad time. Let’s remember Ginny in our prayers. President Irene announced for all quilters to bring a large needle next month as we will be tie quilting for Kay Lynn Kovar. President Irene also announced that we will have a workshop next year, and all make baby quilts. She also showed how to make labels to put on finished quilts. You put who the quilt was made for, who made the quilt, the year made, and the name of the pattern. She also announced that in November, we will discuss who will keep their officer position. If we need to have a vote, that will be in December, and new officers will take their positions in January 2017. We also discussed our Thanksgiving dinner. Dorothy Kudrna offered to purchase and bake the turkey. Ann and

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Georgie offered to donate towards the turkey. Irene volunteered to make dressing, and Ann will make sweet potatoes. Everyone else bring dishes and desserts to complement the turkey and dressing. I know everything will be great! Irene talked about working on our cookbooks. Thank you to Libbie for donating a ream of white printing paper, and to Lil for donating the cookbook covers. Liz Krajca visited the meeting and reported the junior gymnastic class will be reprinting an old Sokol cookbook, and that we could add our recipes to the book. Everyone agreed. Thank you to Libbie. She also donated two boxes of birthday and get well cards. In November, we will start selling prize drawing tickets for the Christmas quilt and other items. Bring extra cash. If you would also like to help with the Christmas sacks for our shut-in members, please let us know. Margaret Martinek was the 50-50 dollar winner. Congratulations! Thank you to everyone for attending, quilting, bringing the lunch dishes, and for helping with the set-up, and clean-up. It was good to see everyone; come again, stay safe and happy. The next meeting will be our turkey dinner on Thursday, November 10. Georgie Morales, Reporter —SPJST—

Ladies Circle of Lodge 92 Fort Worth

Mother Nature is teasing us once again. Some days and nights are on the cool side then the sun comes up and waa-laa, it hits 90 degrees. Summer just won’t go away. At our October meeting, the 42 in attendance said the Pledge of Allegiance, and President Cathy Simmank welcomed our newest member, Sue Grove Solan. We are always so happy to have another friend in our midst. Janet Basham read the thought for the day and reminded us to get out and vote when the time comes. Business then proceeded as usual, with the minutes and financial information being shared and approved. Sunshine Chairman Marlene Bass filled us in on those who were ill. Cards were sent to Estelle Hurtik who is still recu-

perating from her fall and Shirley Martin who had open heart surgery recently. Shirley was with us and looked as lovely as ever. So happy to have her here. Others reported to be on the notso-good list were Theresa Clay who had surgery, Caroline O’Brien who was in the hospital, and Lois Smith who we heard was also in the hospital. We understand prayers are still needed for Mary Carpenter, sister of Pauline Morbitzer and Betty Lloyd, who lives in Indiana. To each of you, we send our thoughts and prayers during these difficult times. We always miss those of you who are not with us and hopefully, you all are on the road to recovery. “Happy Birthday” was sung to Janet Basham. To all others including Mary Windham, Estelle Hurtek, Norma McClendon, and Louise Collins, we wish you another wonderful year. Me thinks you all stayed away cause you didn’t want to hear our singing!

Business items reported on or discussed: 1. Lisa Juran reported that the staff from Castleberry Elementary was very excited and appreciative for the school supplies and money donated for their use. Thanks to Lisa, this project went off without a hitch. 2. As a reminder, at our November meeting, we will be having a garage sale of sorts. Members can bring items to sell to other members and keep the profits. We do this once a year, and it is fun to see what everyone brings. 3. President Cathy issued a last call for recipes. Mail them to her if you want yours included in our booklet. 4. We will have an election of officers in November. It was voted to not have a committee but to just have nominations from the floor. I’ll just bet I know where this is going. 5. Christmas catering options were discussed and voted on. The Chicken

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Place in Keller will prepare our lunch with all of the goodies included. They have been given rave reviews. 6. For our special time in November, please prepare a note telling the group what you are thankful for. These notes will be kept and shared at various times during the meeting. 7. We will be collecting food for various area food banks in November, so please bring a canned good or nonperishable items. There were many door prizes and as always great food for lunch. The kitchen crew of Bessie and Lisa Ellsworth, Christine Apperson, and Wanda Moree were thanked, and their work preparing lunch was most appreciated. It was outstanding. Come be with us in November; we’d love to see you. Respectfully submitted, Joan Shropshire, Secretary —SPJST—

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SPJST Lodge 154, Fort Worth member Halle Tomlinson competes on NBC’s “The Voice” By Sarah Kuta, Staff Writer Daily Camera Boulder News • September 28, 2016

Editor’s Note: Thanks to District Three Treasurer Mary Steinman for sharing the news of her cousin, Halle Tomlinson. Halle is the granddaughter of Mary Jean Sledge. They are all members of SPJST Lodge 154, Fort Worth. Halle’s blind audition appeared on the September 26 episode of “The Voice.” Unfortunately, she did not win the battle round on the October 17 episode. Halle’s audition on YouTube has 2.4 million views, and her studio version of “New York State of Mind” has almost 70,000 views. “The Voice” will pick some artists to return to the show. Halle could be one of them. She needs your help - if you think they should ask her back, please spread the word! @NBCTheVoice #HalleForComeBackArtist #BringBackHalle Halle’s mom Kelly Butler says, “Thanks to everyone for the support, and please continue to view her YouTube clips and buy the song on iTunes if you like it! It really helps her.

A Boulder, Colorado, singer and music teacher will appear on “The

Voice” this season after a successful blind audition that aired on the popular NBC show Tuesday night, September 26. Halle Tomlinson, 18, performed a soulful rendition of Billy Joel’s “New York State of Mind” during a blind audition on the popular singing competition show, which features celebrity judges Miley Cyrus, Alicia Keys, Adam Levine, and Blake Shelton. On “The Voice,” the celebrity judges listen to each performance with their backs turned to the artist. If they like what they hear, they turn around. The performer then gets to select which celebrity judge’s team to join. Once teams have been assembled, they compete against each other with weekly performances until viewers select a winner. The winner gets $100,000 and a recording contract. Two chairs turned for Tomlinson during her performance. Levine turned around almost immediately, followed by Keys. Tomlinson ultimately decided to join “Team Alicia.” “Your voice is an instant, recognizable signature,” Keys told Tomlinson. “There is a gang of people that are carbon copies of a gang of other people. I

loved it you didn’t try too hard. It was easy and effortless and fluid It was so good. I’m so proud of you. I loved it.” Levine said he thought Tomlinson had some things to work on, but added that she had a “gorgeous voice and a lot of potential.” On “The Voice,” Tomlinson explained that she grew up in Dallas and spent much of her childhood at her parents’ performance arts studio. She appeared on the television show “Barney & Friends” as a child. After 11 years, Tomlinson said the studio closed and her parents split up. Her mom, Kelly, remarried and the family moved to Boulder when Tomlinson was 12 or 13. “My biggest fan is probably my mom,” said Tomlinson as she fought back tears. “We’ve been through a lot together. She is one of the most incredible people that I have ever met.” Tomlinson said she works as an instructor at School of Rock, a music school with locations in Boulder, Denver, Broomfield, Littleton, and Aurora.

Bef o r e walking out o n stage, To m linson s a i d s h e would “probab l y freak out” if Keys turned around during her performance. “This is really what I want to do, this is my passion so I hope it works out,” Tomlinson said. According to her website, Tomlinson was influenced by classic rock and new age styles “to create an original sound unlike anything else.” Tomlinson plays the piano, guitar, drums, and bass, and has performed at Red Rocks and Lollapalooza, according to her website. —SPJST—

In Memory of Leslie Mach

member of SPJST Lodge 25, Ennis. He was also a member of VFW No. 7106 and WFLA. He is survived by daughter Kay Lynn Mach Kovar; son Leslie Paul Mach and wife Nancy; grandchildren Stacy Lynn Mach Roberts and Ryan Paul Mach; great-grandchildren Aubrey Roberts and Avery Roberts; and sisters Adell Krajca and Delphie Slovacek. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Martha Prikryl Mach on August 29, 2004; son-in-law Ray Edward Kovar; four brothers; and two sisters. Visitation was Sunday, October 23 from 4 to 6 p.m. in J.E. Keever Mortuary in Ennis. A celebration of his life took place on Monday, October 24 at 10 a.m. in J.E. Keever Mortuary in Ennis. Interment followed in Myrtle Cemetery of Ennis under the direction of J.E. Keever Mortuary, Inc. The family requests that memorials be sent to the charity of your choice. Funeral service was under the direction of J.E. Keever Mortuary, Inc. Betty Macalik Financial Secretary —SPJST—

Leslie Thomas Mach, age 93, passed away in Ennis, Texas, on Wednesday, October 19, 2016. He was born of the flesh in 1923 and born of the spirit in 2016. Leslie was born in Ennis in 1923 to John T. and Mary H. (Vrana) Mach. He grew up and atLeslie Mach tended school in Ennis. On May 14, 1949, he married Martha Prikryl. They made their home in Dallas moving to Ennis in 1962. Leslie served his country proudly in the United States Army during World War II serving in England, Normandy, Northern France, Belgium, Germany, and Czechoslovakia. He earned the rank of Sergeant and received five Bronze Stars. He worked for Ford Motor Company for more than 20 years. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Ennis serving as both a faithful member and elder. He was a

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In Memory of Donald Wojtek

The Resolution Committee of Lodge Karel Havlicek No. 4, Hallettsville, Texas, on behalf of our entire membership wish to express our sincerest and deepest sympathy to the family and friends of our departed lodge brother, DONALD RAY WOJTEK, who passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2016, at the age of 65 years. He was born March 10, 1951, to Frank J. and Aline Zak Wojtek in the small community of Vsetin near Hallettsville. He was a member of SPJST Lodge 4, Hallettsville and St. Peter Lutheran Church of Hallettsville. Donald worked on the family farm during his childhood. He graduated from Hallettsville High School and later from Baldwin Business College in Yoakum. After graduation, he worked a short time for Spoetzl Brewery in Shiner. He then moved to Weimar where he was employed by Utex Industries. Due to health reasons, he moved back to Hallettsville and lived in his hometown on his parents’ property. He moved to Stevens Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in September 2004. He was preceded in death by his father. He is survived by his mother Aline Wojtek of Hallettsville; brother Frank A. Wojtek and wife Marla of Richmond; sister Gloria Kostelnik and husband Ronald of Hallettsville; nieces Angela Pustka, Melinda Poeling, Lisa Wojtek, and Tara Wojtek; and nephew Kevin Wojtek. Visitation began at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 27 at St. Peter Lutheran Church of Hallettsville. Funeral service followed at 2 p.m. at St. Peter Lutheran Church. Reverend Ray Hagan officiated. Burial followed at Vsetin Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Peter Lutheran Church or donor’s choice. May our departed brother rest in eternal peace. Resolution Committee Gayenell Chudej Victoria Zak —SPJST—

Expression of Sympathy

The Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge 23, Moravia, Texas, on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincerest and deepest sympathy to the family of our departed lodge brother, EDWIN G. ORSAK, SR. Edwin George Orsak, Sr., age 82, of Victoria, passed away Thursday, September 1, 2016. He was born June 2, 1934, in Lavaca County to the late Joe and Rosie Tupa Orsak. He married Louise Klesel in 1955. Edwin was a meat market manager for Stanley’s Edwin Orsak, Sr. Food Stores in Port Lavaca and Edna. He was also a farmer who loved tending to his yard and playing accordion. Edwin was happiest when barbecuing for his family. He was a member of SPJST Lodge 23, Moravia. He was also a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and Altar Society. Edwin is survived by his wife Louise Marie Orsak of Victoria; daughters Darline Freize and Debbie (Carlton) Dollery, both of Victoria; sons Edwin G. Orsak, Jr. of Victoria and Edward G. Orsak of Stockdale; grandchildren Dustin Orsak (Carri), James Dollery (Jennifer), Hunter Dollery, Jesse Freize, Deborah Villarreal, Shawn Hulsey, Deanna Villarreal, Scott Orsak, Brian Orsak, Jerimiah Orsak (Sara), Edward Orsak, Jr. (Elizabeth) and Amber Orsak; and numerous great- and great-greatgrandchildren. The family received friends from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, September 2 at Rosewood Funeral Chapels. Visitation continued at 9 a.m., Saturday, September 3 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church followed by a rosary at 9:30 a.m. Mass of Christian burial was at 10 a.m. Burial followed at Resurrection Cemetery. Pallbearers were Dustin Orsak, James Dollery, Hunter Dollery, Leonard Leopold, Richard Kresta, Jr., and Henry Joe Jasek. Honorary pallbearers were Carri Orsak, Georgia West, Loyd West, Patsy Leopold, Delores Jasek, Jennifer Beaman, Amy Kresta, and Carlton Dollery. Memorials may be made to St. Mary’s Catholic Church Building Fund or Altar Society. Respectfully submitted, Kathleen Guenther, Secretary —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: vestnik@spjst.org 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 November news

November is here! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family! To those of you who will be traveling during over Thanksgiving, may your journeys be joyous and safe. I hope everyone had an opportunity in October to participate in Make a Difference Day. I will be anxiously awaiting photographs and letters about all the good works done by our youth members and their families. The year is really zooming by so please be sure to take some time out at your next youth meeting to discuss having a membership drive. Membership drives can help create a momentum of growth in your group, but don’t just stop there. Continue to host fun events for youth to enjoy throughout the year. Remember, each youth club receives one free mailout every year! Vestnik Editor Melanie Zavodny can make some really great event flyers and mail them out - all you have to do is plan the event. Check out www.thesource4ym.com for some really great youth event ideas! With November here and December right around the corner, it is time for families to come together and be thankful for what is important — good health, relationships, and life’s simple blessings. This is also the time of the year our youth can make a big difference in someone else’s life. There are many families having a hard time making ends meet. Youth leaders, consider challenging your youth to help

out a family in need in the local community, helping stock your local food pantry, helping an elderly neighbor, or assisting your local Salvation Army with its Red Kettle Christmas Drive. Also, lodge Christmas parties will be starting and members love a wellplanned Christmas play. Start planning today, and don’t forget to take plenty of pictures and share your Christmas joy with SPJST members across the state.

“Seeking the Treasures of SPJST” Membership Drive Even if your youth club has not yet achieved its “Seeking the Treasures of SPJST” goal, there’s still time! Encourage your youth club members to turn in those referral cards! All referral cards received during a given month go into a drawing for three $25 gift cards. All referral cards received during the year will go into a drawing for five $100 gift cards.

Youth Leader Incentive I have been very impressed with several youth clubs across the state who have increased their membership and are in the running for the $100 youth leader incentive. Just in case it has slipped your mind - If your youth club active membership increases by five new members, the youth leader will receive $100. If your youth club active membership increases by 10 or more the youth leader will receive $200. There is still plenty of time to build up your youth club and win some extra spending money!

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SPJST Scholarships and Leadership Grants All members who are high school seniors are encouraged to apply for the SPJST General Scholarship and Leadership Grant. Undergraduates are encouraged to apply for the General Scholarship. Please, remember that you need to be an active youth club member to apply for the Leadership Grant. For more information or for applications, please call Sandra Dubcak in the Fraternal Department. Completed scholarship applications and related application materials must be postmarked on or before February 1, 2017.

Vestnik Project Due Dates Keep those Vestnik Projects coming in on time. This is a simple way to make sure each youth club member receives the points that he/she deserves. I would like to commend the vast majority of you for getting the Vestnik Projects in on time. Keep up the good work! October Vestnik Projects are due on November 15. November Vestnik Projects are due on December 15. December Vestnik Projects are due on January 15.

Quarterly and Merit Reports Due December 15 Please make every effort to submit your quarterly and merit reports before December 15. This is the second quarterly report for September, October, and November. Those of you that email the electronic quarterly report into the youth office need to submit the sign-in sheet with the electronic file. This took the place of the youth

having to initial the paper quarterly report. You can send the sign-in sheet by scanning the page and mailing or faxing to my office. The fax number for the Fraternal Department is 254-7747447. These reports help to determine the funding your youth club will receive at the spring meeting and how much money your district receives for its youth activities. Youth clubs that do not submit their quarterly and merit reports on time will lose out on their incentives. This can mean losing hundreds of dollars for your youth club.

100 Pennies Scholarship Drive This year’s goal is to raise $20,000. This is in addition to the allocation which the Supreme Lodge has made. Through your generous donations, SPJST has been able to continue to provide scholarships to members who wish to further their education. Thanks to all of the young people and youth clubs who contribute to this wonderful program. If you have not contributed in the past, please consider doing so this year. Remember that no contribution is too big or small. All young people who donate at least $2 will receive two merit points. All young people who donate at least $5 will also receive a certificate.

Veterans Day Please take time and remember our Veterans at your next youth club meeting in November. Veterans Day is Friday, November 11.

Christmas Open House December 5 All members are cordially invited to attend the Temple Christmas parade

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on Monday, December 5 in downtown Temple at 6:30 p.m. SPJST will have several entries in the parade - including the fourth statewide appearance of our 2016-2017 SPJST State Royalty Court. Following the parade, everyone is invited to the SPJST Christmas Open House at the SPJST Home Office, located at 520 North Main Street. We look forward to meeting each and every one of you. Come by and meet Santa and Mrs. Claus and enjoy SPJST as it comes alive with a traditional Czech family home with Czech Christmas customs. The Czech Christmas tree will be on display with traditional Czech ornaments. The youth will enjoy balloon twisting and face painting. The open house will feature music, refreshments, and lots of fun. Throughout the Christmas season, the Home Office will feature the Youth Christmas Tree featuring the statewide winning youth ornaments. Spread the word about this fun event. Watch the Vestnik for additional details as the date approaches. Important Dates To Remember November 17—Wear youth camp shirt day. December 5—SPJST Home Office Open House December 15—Second Quarterly Report Due January 31—Spring DYC Meeting March 25—Youth Leaders Retreat Fraternally, Lynette Talasek State Youth Director —SPJST—

Lodge 25, Ennis youth shares letter

Dear Readers, I went to State Youth Achievement Day (YAD). Fraternally yours, Maison Holland Age 5 —SPJST—

Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Leader invites all to Nov. 5 evening

Dear Věstník Readers, SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club will host a membership drive on Saturday, November 5, 2016, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Star Hall. There will be music, dancing, and food. This is open to everyone - not just new members. Admission will be canned goods or new clothes with tags on them. The clothes - ranging in sizes from infant to adult small - will be donated to McLane’s Scott and White Childrens’ Hospital. The clothes are given to trauma patients and abused children. Sometimes, all the child has are the clothes on their body. We will have door prizes and an informative meeting about our SPJST Youth Program. Sales agents will be

Lodge 81, Needville Youth Club Visits George Ranch with District Five

District Five visited George Ranch in Richmond for Texian Market Days and learned some lessons in Texas history and early ranch life in Texas. New SPJST Lodge 81, Needville member Stacy Roussel (back, in pink) with All We Need Farms explains caring for goats and how she milks

them and makes goat popsicles. CENTER PHOTO: Group makes dolls from corn husks. Pictured are Anna Gadway, Riley Mikulec, Jamie Mikulec, Josh Vacek, Maxx Stavinoha, and Colson Schultz. RIGHT PHOTO: Group learns about cotton farming and pulling seeds from lent.

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on hand to discuss insurance and answer questions. Bring your friends out for a great evening. For more information or questions, give me a call at 254-760-5816 or contact Assistant Amber Bartek at 254-9310295 or email abartek002@yahoo.com.

Important: November Meeting Change We will hold the regular monthly meeting on Saturday, November 5 at 5:30 p.m. - before the membership drive - instead of on Sunday, November 6. Fraternally, Joyce Kraatz Youth Leader —SPJST—

Lodge 48 Beyersville youth plan Nov. 11 - 12 garage sale

Czech Summer Study Program set for July 2017

The Czech Summer Study Program is June 28 to July 19, 2017 (depart United States on June 27) to Praha, Czech Republika. Housing—Group participants will be housed in dorms of the Agricultural School at Suchdol with double occupancy rooms sharing a bath. Single rooms are available at an extra charge. The dorm is situated in the northwestern part of Praha, linked to down town by bus and subway. Food Service—Three meals a day will be served featuring authentic

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Czech cuisine. Czech Language Instruction—Class size and levels will depend on enrollment. Your level: beginning or intermediate will be evaluated informally for placement into the proper class. The class will meet five days a week for four hours before lunch and once a week for two hours of conversation after lunch. The classes are non-credit courses. Arrangements for credit must be made with your university before you depart. For more information, contact Thadious Polasek at 979-562-2207 or email polasek29@gmail.com. Submitted by, Thadious Polasek Lodge 67, Schulenburg —SPJST—

November Vestnik Project • Thanksgiving Safety Tips

This project earns a maximum of 1 point in the SPJST Youth Clubs Merit Points System. Mail completed project no later than December 15, 2016 to: SPJST Youth Program c/o SPJST Home Office • P.O. Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503

Name______________________________________________________________________ Age______________ Lodge______________

Thanksgiving Smart

Friends and family come together on Thanksgiving to enjoy good company and good food. The big game is on in the living room and that crazy uncle of yours is yelling at the coach. Grandpa is doing his best to eat the deviled egg population. Suddenly, you see him clutch his throat and turning pale. What do you do? Your actions could save his life. Thanksgiving is the annual holiday of over eating and the opportunity to find ourselves in the emergency room rather than the living room or dining room at home. Here are just a few tips to help keep your holiday safe. Know some basic first-aid. If someone is choking be prepared to use the Heimlich Maneuver. From behind, wrap your arms around the person’s waist. Make a fist, placing the thumb side of your fist against the person’s abdomen, below the ribcage and about the navel. Grasp your fist with your other hand and press into their upper abdomen with a quick upward thrust. Repeat until object is expelled. Remind your parents when they are preparing to carve the turkey a sharp carving knife is a safe knife. Dull blades are more likely to slip and cause a nasty cut to the user. Keeping the kitchen utensils clean can prevent an overnight stay in the bathroom or emergency room. Wash all surfaces with soap and water. Make sure you avoid cross-contamination of cooking utensils and cutting boards. Kitchen fires, such as grease fires are very dangerous and you should never use water to put out the fire. Use a pan lid or baking soda to contain the flames. Better yet, buy a dry chemical fire extinguisher for the kitchen. If you decide not to cook and visit relatives, be smart on the road. Drive carefully and stay alert. There are plenty of other folks who will be tired, stressed or otherwise distracted while driving. The holidays are a great time to visit and catch up with loved ones. Do your best not to spend that quality time with a doctor or nurse at the local hospital.

Tommy the Turkey is getting ready for Thanksgiving. Help Tommy have the right information to keep his family safe this Thanksgiving season by filling in the blanks and answering the questions below.

1. If someone is choking be prepared to use the _________________ _______________________.

2. Remind your parents when they are preparing to ____________ the turkey a sharp carving knife is a _____________ ______________. 3. Keeping the kitchen ___________________ clean can prevent an overnight stay in the bathroom or emergency room. 4. Wash all surfaces with ____________ and ______________. Make sure you avoid cross-contamination of cooking utensils and cutting boards. 5. Kitchen fires, such as _______________ ______________ are very dangerous and you should never use water to put out the fire. 6. If you decide not to __________ and decide to visit relatives, be smart on the road. Drive ______________ and stay alert.

On the back of this page draw a picture of your Thanksgiving dinner.

Source: http://www.aetc.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123231457

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Lodge 25, Ennis Youth Club Shares October Events

Dear Readers, October has been busy - filled with outdoor events starting with an outing to Six Flags the first weekend in October. We all had a great time - until the monsters came out - some of our little ones were willing to leave early; however, our teenagers stayed till midnight to enjoy Fright Fest! A big thanks to our district for the season passes! The next fun day our youth attended was Heritage Day at the State Fair which was held October 16. We are baking strudels again for the upcoming holidays so be sure and place your order by calling Betty Macalik at 972-878-7719 or Margaret Krajca at 972-878-6149. On October 22, our youth served tea at the benefit held for David Trojacek. The event was a huge success thanks to all of you who donated your time, talent, and treasures. Next Meeting—November 6 Our next meeting will be Sunday, November 6 at 1:30 p.m. See you then! Fraternally yours, Rita Holland Youth Leader —SPJST—

LEFT PHOTO: Austen, Brandon, Amanda, and friends at Six Flags. CENTER PHOTO: Tea servers at David’s benefit - Linda, Chad, Pierce, and Preston. RIGHT PHOTO: Big Tex with the Droste and Holland families at the State Fair of Texas.

LEFT PHOTO: April announces State YAD winners at District Three Fall Fun Day. RIGHT PHOTO: Strudel

makers are, left to right, Margaret M, Hayden, Doreen, Betty, Margaret K, and Rita.

Lodge 84, Dallas Youth Club Members Participate in District Three Fall Fun Day

The District Three Fall Meeting was well attended at Lodge 25, Ennis on Sunday, October 22, 2016. Lodge 84, Dallas youth who attended were Megan and Ryan Ruzicka. Megan won first place on her Christmas ornament, and Ryan received honorable mention. Megan was also dressed in her Halloween costume and won a prize as well. They both participated in the district

program directed by Carrie Ann Jones. We all played bingo, and Ryan won several times. He put all of his tickets to hopefully win a particular basket, and he did! Thank you, Ruzicka family, for attending the fall meeting. Fraternally yours Lynda Novak, Youth Leader —SPJST—

Podpora Wednesday, November 2, 2016

BENEVOLENCE

ROČNÍK 104 CISLO 43

Učme se česky Let Us Study Czech

Lekce devatenácta Lesson 19

Conversation and words about food, drink, and restaurants

nápoj—drink narozeniny—birthday pozvání—invitation přijímat—to accept přijmu—I accept klášter—cloister třída—avenue; or broad street, in this instance potkati se—to meet (someone) číšník—waiter čišnice—waitress prohlížet—to look over jídelní lístek—menu podávat—to pass podej, prosím—please pass příkrm—vegetables eaten with the main course předkrm—entrée objednat—to order vejce—egg půl—half řízek—‘schnitzel’—veal cutlet (or pork cutlet or pork chop) — řízek is considered the Czech national, or favorite dish, much as the steak is in the United States. mezinárodni—international vybrat—choose, pick out smažený—fried péci—to bake pečené—baked, or roasted uzené maso—smoked meat vařený—boiled hovězí (maso)—beef vepřové (maso)—pork telecí (maso)—veal

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husa—goose zeleniny—vegetables ryba—fish drůbež—poultry zvěřina—game, venison rýže—rice hrášek—peas láhev—bottle p.: láhve pan vrchní—head waiter prát—to wash prádlo—linen, underwear košile—shirt ponožka—sock deštník—umbrella tázat se—to ask questions poradit—to advise plakat—to cry, weep, (people)

(bečet is used in reference to goats and sheep: koza bečí, ovce meká.)

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 and reading and speaking Czech.

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 713-528-2060; or via email: events@czechcenter.org.

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These are all useful terms, both in restaurants, and ordinary conversations. Translate the following sentences:

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Jaký nápoj se objednáte? Půjdeme po třídě sv. Václava. Potkáme se v 7 hodin večer. Číšník nám donesl jídelní

Czech Cultural Calendar

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. Fee is $10 per person per class. Call or email to verify classes. Pre-registration preferred. For information, call 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.: All skill levels; beginners always welcome! Free and open to everyone. For information, call 254-899-2935; or email czechheritagemuseum@gmail.com.

Through February 2017 Texas Czechs: Rooted in Tradition Exhibition—at the La Retama Central Library, Corpus Christi: Features contemporary Texas Czech cultural traditions in photos, text, objects, film. For Library location/hours, visit www.cclibraries.com; or call (361) 826-7055. Also visit www.polkaworks.org; or call (512) 448.4536. Submitted by Dawn Orsak, Lodge 187, Round Rock.

December 3 TCHCC Annual Gala—at 250 West Fairgrounds Road on US Highway 77, La Grange. For cost/information, call 888785-4500 or 979-968-9399; email info@czechtexas.org; or visit www.czechtexas.org. Proceeds benefit TCHCC.

December 5 Texas Czech Genealogical Society Christmas Open House—at SPJST Home Office, 520 North Main Street, Temple. Held in conjunction with SPJST’’s annual Christmas Open House and Temple Christmas parade. Visit www.txczgs.org. Watch for details.

December 9 Movie Night: “Morozko”—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 713528-2060; or via email: events@czechcenter.org.

lístek. Prosím, pojej mi chléb. Co si vyberete? Poraďte mi, co si mám vybrat. Objednejte si smažený řízek, neb vářené hovězí. 9. Mají zde výborné telecí. 10. Mám rád zeleninu. 11. Číšník říkal, že mají ryby, drůbež a zvěřinu. 12. Jako příkrm si dám rýži a hrášek. 13. Co budete pít? 14. Vypijeme jistě celou láhev vína. 15. Bílé nebo červené víno? 16. Pane vrchní, dejte nám vinný lístek. 17. Máte raději hovězí nebo vepřové? 18. Telecí je velice chutné. 19. Prší! Košile nám zmokné. 20. Kupme si honem deštník! 21. Na cestě domů z restaurace, Anička plakala, když ji zmokly ponožky. 5. 6. 7. 8.

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Marketa Lazarová showing at CCMH on Nov. 11

Marketa Lazarová (1967) is showing at Czech Center Museum Houston on Friday, November 11, 2016. This acclaimed Czech epic, set during the transition from paganism to Christianity during the 13th century, focuses on the Kozlik family, a clan of brutal and superstitious pillagers who ravage the bleak medieval countryside on horseback. One-armed Adam (Ivo Paluch) and his brother Mikolás (Frantisek Velecky) violently abduct the virginal Marketa Lazarová (Magda Vasaryova), the daughter of a Kozlik rival,

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March 5, 2017 Sunday of First Full Weekend of March Lavaca County Czech Heritage Society, Hallettsville Contact one of the following: Kathleen Chovanetz 361-798-9999 Travis Mixon 361-293-2794

and hold her hostage, leading to a monumental battle and an unlikely romance. The showing is free of charge and open to the public. We look forward to seeing you, Friday, November 11. Doors open 6:30 p.m. for refreshments, and the movie begins at 7 p.m. There will be free popcorn and a cash bar. Please RSVP on the CCMH Facebook page. For more information, please call 713-528-2060 or email events@czechcenter.org. —SPJST—

Set sail with the Rybak Valentine Polka Cruise

Looking for that perfect gift for your sweetheart this Christmas? Wrap up a Valentine cruise, and take care of two special holidays in one! Chris and Edita Rybak are once again hosting a Valentine Polka Cruise to the Western Caribbean on February 12 to 19, 2017. The Carnival Breeze leaves Galveston on Sunday, February 12 and will stop at ports in Mahogany Bay, Honduras, Belize, and Cozumel. When you’re not visiting a beautiful port, you’ll be having polka parties! Extras include complimentary cocktail party, free champagne and chocolates plus $25 credit, complimentary Czech lessons with Edita, and polka dance lessons with Rudy and Bea Patek. Prices start at $749 per person for an interior cabin and $999 per person for a balcony cabin. Contact Edita at 512-963-6660 to book your cabin today! —SPJST—

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Participate in 2017 Tarok tournaments

Editor’s Note: An idea from John Paprskar of Lodge 92, Fort Worth for a list of tarok tournaments with dates and locations appeared in the Editor’s Note of the August 10, 2016, Vestnik. Thanks to Jerry David of Lodge 80, Holland for compiling and sharing this list of 2017 tarok tournament dates. The dates will be included on the Czech Cultural Calendar that appears in the Vestnik. February 4, 2017 First Saturday of February SPJST State Tournament at SPJST Home Office in Temple Contact Frank Horak 800-727-7578

February 12, 2017 Second Sunday of February Knights of Columbus Tournament in Schulenburg Contact Larry Hoeinghaus 979-561-8761

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

April 8, 2017 (tentative date) Granger Tournament at SSCM Recreation Center in Granger Contact Willie Cervenka 979-824-9330 May 21, 2017 Third Sunday of May Marvin Grohmann Memorial at the KJT Hall in Ammannsville Contact Wilbert Cernosek 713-462-9948

2017 Date Pending Fort Worth Paprskar Memorial at SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth in Fort Worth

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Contact John Paprskar 817-480-3480

September 2, 2017 Saturday of Labor Day Weekend Westfest Tournament in West Contact Brian Sykora 254-826-5314 October 14, 2017 Second Saturday of October Jarrell (Corn Hill) Tournament at Moravian Hall in Corn Hill Contact Jerry David 512-484-0775 October 21, 2017 Third Saturday of October KJT Tarok Tournament at Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center in La Grange Contact Stanley Cernoch 281-422-9954

Contact the persons listed for more information and possible date/location changes. —SPJST—

Wednesday, November 2, 2016

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

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

LODGE 6, COTTONWOOD (3) Saturday, November 5—Waddell wedding reception Sunday, November 6—Lodge 6 meeting/election of officers Sunday, November 13—RVOS No. 78 Family Day Saturday, November 26—Peterson birthday party Friday, December 2—Social and decorate for Christmas Sunday, December 4—Lodge 6 meeting/Christmas party Saturday, December 10—Sykora Family Ford Christmas party 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 15, BUCKHOLTS (2) Note: Beginning in November, meetings will begin at 4 p.m.

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, 4 p.m. at the hall. Refreshments served after meeting, and door prizes awarded.

LODGE 18, ELGIN (2) Sunday, November 6—Glen Collins, country western. 3 to 7 p.m. $8/person Sunday, November 13—Fritz Hodde, polka/waltz. 3 to 7 p.m. $8/person Sunday, December 4—Glen Collins, country western. 3 to 7 p.m. $8 Sunday, December 11—Red Ravens, polka/waltz. 3 to 7 p.m. $8 Lodge Hall: 702 Hwy 95 North, Elgin. Lodge 18 is a non-smoking facility. Hall Rental Information, Band Bookings: David Meyer 512-217-0162. Hall phone: 512-285-3100. Lodge Meetings: Third Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall.

LODGE 20, GRANGER (2) Note: Lodge 20, Granger now meets on the second Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the lodge hall. Light meal served prior to the meeting. All members are invited. Youth Club will continue to meet on the second Sunday of each month, 1:30 p.m. at the lodge hall.

Lodge Hall: 114 West Davila, Granger. Hall Rental Information: Brenna Bohac 512-859-2584. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the lodge hall. A light meal is served before each meeting. All members are invited. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 1:30 p.m. at the lodge hall.

LODGE 23, MORAVIA (6) Lodge Hall: FM 957 North, Schulenburg. Directions: Located 12 miles south of Schulenburg, in Moravia. From Highway 77 between Hallettsville and Schulenburg, take FM 532 West four miles to Moravia. Turn right on FM 957 North. Go one mile; hall is on the right. Lodge Meetings: Tuesday after the second Sunday in March, June, and September, 7:30 p.m.; and the first Sunday of December, 3 p.m.

LODGE 24, CYCLONE (2) Lodge Hall: 411 FM 964, Burlington. Directions: Hall is 12 miles east of Temple, past Zabcikville. Exit at blinking light on Hwy 53 to FM 485; go one mile to FM 964. Hall Rental Information: Mark or Brenda Maddux 254-985-0002; Hall phone: 254-985-2393. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall.

LODGE 25, ENNIS (3) Saturday, November 5—Dining room rental Sunday, November 6—Youth club meeting, 1:30 p.m. Thursday, November 10—Adult meeting, 7 p.m.; social, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, November 12—Rental - 15th party Saturday, November 19—Dining room rental

Lodge Hall: 1901 East Highway 34, Ennis. Directions: From IH-35 East at Waxahachie, take Hwy 287 East exit. Stay on Hwy 287 East until you come to Ennis. Go straight through downtown Ennis and go under the overpass at Interstate 45. Go approx. 3/4 mile on Hwy 34. Hall is on the right. Hall Rental Information: 972-875-8381; Hall Phone: 972-875-8381. Lodge Meetings: Second Thursday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 1:30 p.m. at the hall. Game Room: Open every Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.

LODGE 28, EAST BERNARD (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month (unless otherwise noted), at 12 noon at Wharton County Library - East Bernard Branch, 746 Clubside Drive, East Bernard. For information, contact Secretary Helen Kelner 281-342-2624.

LODGE 29, TAYLOR (2) Note: SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor Hall will be closed for Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 24 and Friday, November 25. The Hall will reopen for business on Saturday, November 26 at 3 p.m. • All Wednesday/Friday night dances - Free admission • Old-fashioned hamburgers - Fridays, 6 to 9 p.m.

Wednesday, November 2—Taylor Made Band with guest musician Fritz Hodde, 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, November 4—Eight from the Gate with Andy Armandoz, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. This band is new to our SPJST Hall, and they play country music. Sunday, November 6—SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor Youth Club will hold its monthly meeting beginning at 1 p.m. at Taylor SPJST Hall. Any youth entering kindergarten through high school senior is eligible to attend. For information, contact Youth Leader Cristy Girod (512) 468-1347. Wednesday, November 9—SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor monthly meeting beginning at 6:30 p.m.; covered dish meal following the meeting. Friday, November 11—Second Hand Rose 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 16—Taylor Made Band with guest musician Fritz Hodde, 7 to 10 p.m. Friday night dance, November 18—Old Friends, 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, November 5—Nolan Pick Band Saturday, November 19—Gordon Collier Band Saturday, November 26—Steve Dansby and the Tailgate Philosophers Saturday, December 3—Nolan Pick Band Saturday, December 10—Gordon Collier Band

Lodge Hall: 9508 Elk Road, Axtell. Directions: From IH-35 in Waco, take Hwy 84 East exit. Stay on Hwy. 84 East through Bellmead; go approx. 8 miles. On the right side of Hwy. 84 will be a sign saying “Elk.” Turn right onto Elk Road; go approx. 1 mile; road will dead end - turn right; go approx. 1/2 mile. Hall is on the left. Hall Rental Information: Gene Pavelka 254-7493326; Hall Phone: 254-863-9320. Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 7:30 p.m. at the hall. 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) Note: Beginning in October, SPJST Lodge 48, Beyersville will hold its adult meeting the second Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the hall, 10450 FM 619, Taylor.

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 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

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month, 4 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. at Youth Leader Connie Horak’s home; call 254-541-9165 for address. Board of Directors’ Meetings: First Saturday of each month, 3:30 p.m. Bingo: Every Thursday at 7 p.m. Permit No. SP12371416574; AL17460607355.

LODGE 81, NEEDVILLE (5) Lodge Hall: 13609 Highway 36, Needville. Directions: Lodge building is located at the corner of Highway 36 and FM 361. 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) Saturday, November 5—The Moonglow Orchestra, big band. *Dress Code. $15 Friday, November 11—The Fab 5, Beatles’ Tribute. $10 Saturday, November 12—Lost Cause, polka/variety, $10 Saturday, November 19—private party Saturday, November 24—private party

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) Sunday, November 6—Randy and the 92nd Roadhouse Band, country/western dance, 2 to 6 p.m. $6 Tuesday, November 8—Ladies Circle, 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 8—Game night at National Hall, 7 p.m. Wednesday, November 9—Sportsmen's Club, 7:30 p.m.: Monthly meeting of hunting and fishing enthusiasts, speakers, prize drawings. Free. Open to the public. Friday, November 11—Tanglefoot dance, 8 to 11 p.m. Members $10; non-members $17 Sunday, November 13—Lodge meeting, 2 p.m. followed by lunch Tuesday, November 22—Game night at Lodge 92, National Hall, 7 p.m.

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) 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.

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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. 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) 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—

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